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Leaving Vermont Rutland car chase ends in arrest RUTLAND Ñ On July 20, a member of the Vermont State Police attempted to stop a vehicle on South Main Street in Rutland City for operating without its headlights on after dark. The vehicle failed to stop and drove into the parking lot of McDonaldÕ s Restaurant.

Police said that the vehicle slowed and a male passenger exited the vehicle while the vehicle was still in motion. The driver then fled the parking lot and drove into the parking lot of the Comfort Inn located on Allen Street in Rutland City.

While fleeing from the pursuing VSP trooper, the vehicle lost control and struck a parked tractor trailer, causing damage to the tractor trailer truck.

The fleeing vehicle then struck a Vermont State Police cruiser in an attempt to leave the parking lot. After striking the cruiser, the vehicle continued to flee on Park Street, then onto Forrest Street while the State Police continue to pursue it.

According to a VSP news release, the vehicle was traveling in excess of 80 mph on Forrest Street. At the intersection of Forrest Street and West Street, the operator of the fleeing vehicle was unable to negotiate the intersection. The vehicle traveled across West Street and struck a fence, bushes and several grave stones in the cemetery, causing damage to Rutland City property.

Immediately after the crash, the operator of the vehicle fled on foot.

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By Bruce Parker Vermont Watchdog Report Vermonters have different reasons for leaving the state, but for retirees, the decision to leave the Green Mountains and retire elsewhere often comes down to property taxes and the cost of living.

Pete Chagnon is a typical native of Vermont. Born on the lawn outside of Fanny Allen Hospital in Colchester in 1948, the life-long Burlingtonian made a living working for IBM and, more recently, Hannaford Supermarkets. He is a father of five, a grandfather of nine, a husband, a proud veteran and an avid cyclist.

One thing he is not these days is a Vermonter. Skyrocketing taxes and the high cost of living took their toll on the Chagnon family. Faced with the possibility he might not be able to afford Vermont on a fixed income, the 67-year-old resident packed up, sold his home and moved to Maine. Ò ItÕ s the higher cost of living. My future in Vermont would have been to be warehoused in some subsidized housing someplace for the elderly, or something like that,Ó Chagnon said.

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Young volunteers Jamisyn Baker, Sophia Tedesco, Maguire Baker, and Jaryn Mazzariello-Peer crewed a lemonade stand last week to help raise money, with the Southwestern Council On Aging, for the 2015 Walk-to-End Alzheimer’s. Members of the Rutland City Fire Department stopped by to show their support and purchase some hirst-quenching lemonade. The Rutland Walk-to-End Alzheimer’s will be held Saturday, Sept, 12, in Main Street Park located along U.S. Route 7. For details, contact Heather L Baker at 802-786-5990 or hbaker@svcoa.net.

Former gov. appointed as VHS interim director

MIDDLEBURY — The Vermont Historical Society officials announced that Jim Douglas, the former four-term Republican governor of Vermont, has agreed to serve as the VHSÕ s part-time interim executive director while a national search is undertaken to replace Mark Hudson, who recently announced his fall departure.

Douglas will begin his duties shortly and will overlap for a time with the departing Hudson. Ò We are thrilled that Gov. Douglas has stepped in to lead VHS while we look for MarkÕ s successor.Ó said VHS Board of Directors President Laura Warren. Ò That he is a great leader is well known, but less known is his long membership in the VHS and his understanding of the key role the VHS has in the fabric of VermontÕ s unique culture.Ó Douglas resides with his wife, Dorothy, in Middlebury. Since his retirement from government, he has been active teaching at Middlebury College as executivein-residence, authoring a memoir and serving on various boards and foundations.

Douglas said, “I look forward to helping guide the VHS while it finds a new permanent director. It is exciting to be involved at a deeper level with an organization IÕ ve belonged to and admired for many years.Ó AT LEFT: Vermont Historical Society officials announced that Jim Douglas, the former four-term Republican governor of Vermont, has agreed to serve as the VHS’s part-time interim executive director while a national search is undertaken to replace Mark Hudson, who recently announced his departure.

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Hollywood actor Charles Bronson: Tough guy in Vermont

By Lou Varricchio

lou@addison-eagle.com Tough guy Hollywood actor Charles BronsonÑ whose plaintive grave is set on the high ground of a small cemetery looking south to Mt. Ascutney in VermontÑ was once described as a Ò man with a face like an eroded cliff.Ó Beginning during the 1970s, and until his death in 2003, Bronson was lucky to haved escape paparazzi flashbulbs and autograph seekers—all to lead a very private, quiet life on a magnificent 400-acre rural spread he and his wife dubbed Zuleika Farm, located off an unmarked dirt road in West Windsor, Vt. Apparently, the forested hills of West Windsor were evocative of the Allegheny Mountains of the late actorÕ s boyhood; the green hills helped Ò centerÓ Bronson by reminding him of his rugged Appalachian roots.

Although the BronsonÕ s also owned upscale homes in California and Colorado, Vermont was where they appeared to be the happiest; it was in the Green Mountain State where Charles and his second wife put down roots on an 18th-century farmstead filled with horses, dogs, garden flowers, and laughing kids.

Built in 1791 by a country squire who was a Tory during the Revolution, the BronsonÕ s farm was tucked behind a copse of beautiful white, paper birch trees.

Ò No one sits at the head of our (round dinner) table,Ó Bronson told American Home magazine writer Muriel Davidson in an April 1975 article about the Vermont estate. Ò Charlie and I enjoy being here alone,Ó BronsonÕ s wife told Davidson. Ò We rarely bring guests, just the children.Ó The couple fell in love with their six-bedroom Vermont farmhouse at first sight; a friend and realtor—living in nearby WoodstockÑ took them on a Sunday drive to inspect the farmhouse before they bought it.

For nearly 30 years following, Bronson and his beautiful wife, the late British actress Jill Ireland, raised their children in VermontÑ all of the children were from the coupleÕ s previous marriages, save one girl, named Zuleika, the couple had together.

It was in Vermont where the BronsonÕ s let down their hair, so to speak, to enjoy running in the autumn leaves, horseback riding, skiing at Mt. Ascutney, hiking on the Long Trail, and collecting antiques at places such as Brookside Farms in Orwell. Ò I donÕ t have friends,Ó Bronson once told a Hollywood reporter. “I have thousands of acquaintances. No friends. I figured I had a wife and children.Ó Born Nov. 3, 1921 as Charles Buchinsky of Lithuanian immigrant parents, the future actor grew up in the Allegheny coalfields of Ehrenfeld, Pa. He was number 11 of 15 Buchinsky children.

As a husband and wife team, Charles and Jill starred togeth-

A cemetery caretaker pauses at movie star Charles Bronson’s gravesite overlooking Mt. Ascutney. er in 14 movies, a feat which helped cement their happy marriageÑ even the children joined mom and dad on movie locations around the world.

One long-time Vermont resident has fond memories of a very different, down-to-earth Charles Bronson and Jill Ireland, when they were relaxed and off the set.

Former Hollywood film and television graphic designer Sandy Korda, now a resident of Orwell, recounted his California and Vermont connections with Bronson and Ireland.

“I first met Charles Bronson and Jill in 1976 when he was filming ‘The White Buffalo’ at the caves in the Hollywood Hills.

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Charles Bronons and Jill Ireland at their Vermont farmhouse in 1975.

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learned about their home in Vermont, and how they escaped the Hollywood scene. Little did I know that, a few years later, my own parents would do the same. I followed them to Vermont in 1983, during the film industry strikes in L.A. Ò But that wasnÕ t the last time I saw the Bronsons,Ó Korda recalls. Ò My parents ran an antique shop on the grounds of their estate, Brookside Farms, in Orwell andÑ wouldnÕ t you know itÑ the one day I was working in the shop, Charles and Jill walked in. Being serious antique collectors, they were enjoying a summer weekend outing. Jill was first to notice that I looked familiar; she recalled having seen me in the Hollywood Hills a few years before. Charles was blown away, too, to find me 3,000 miles away. This impromptu visit was wonderful, but all too short; they had other shops to see before dayÕ s end. Through my parents’, and my own work, in the film industry I’ve had the pleasure of knowing many celebrities; the BronsonÕ s were affectionate, gracious and genuineÑ not only to one another, but to those around them. Rare finds these days. Even more so, now that theyÕ re gone.Ó BronsonÕ s and IrelandÕ s halcyon days together in Vermont came to a close in 1980.

At age 54, Jill was diagnosed with breast cancer. After a brave fight, she died while at the Bronson’s home in Malibu, Calif., and was cremated.

Charles lived alone until 1988 when he married his third wife, Kim Week, a New York publishing executive. Even while in declining health during the early 1990s, the actor had popular, starring roles in several films.

The 1994 movie, Ò Death Wish 5: The Face of DeathÓ , was his last appearance on screen. During the final years of life, the actor suffered from the ravages of AlzheimerÕ s disease.

On Aug. 30, 2003, Bronson died at age 81, while at his California home. His body was returned to Vermont where family members buried him in Brownsville Cemetery in West Windsor.

Note: This article was written by Eagle editor Lou Varricchio. An expanded version of the Charles Bronson-in-Vermont story will appear in the autumn 2015 issue of North Country Living Magazine.

Hinesburg looking to fill town vacancies

By Gail Callahan

HINESBURG — The weeks-long search to fill vacant, townstaff posts in Hinesburg continues. Right now, town officials are combing through applications for zoning administrator and development review coordinator.

The development review coordinator is a newly-created position and will be part of the townÕ s Planning and Zoning Dept.

The other job, zoning administrator became open when longtime Zoning Administrator Peter Erb announced his retirement in the spring. ErbÕ s last day on the job was June 30.

The positions have been advertised in a number of state and local publications, including the Town of Hinesburg’s officials web site.

Residents expect Town Administrator Trevor Lashua to appoint the development review coordinator, while the Planning Commission will recommend a candidate, with the Select Board confirming the choice.

During a June 2 Hinesburg Development Review Board meeting, Conservation Commission member Bill Marks publicly sought ErbÕ s participation in the hiring process for his replacement.

The hourly salary range for the zoning administrator is

expected to fall between $17 to $20 per hour, Lashua said. That financial amount falls in line with the line item in the Hinesburg Municipal budget voters approved at March Town Meeting.

BELOW: The weeks-long search to fill vacant, town-staff posts in Hinesburg continues. Right now, town officials are combing through applications for zoning administrator and development review coordinator.

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Rutland firm merges with Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs RUTLAND Ñ The Rutland accounting firm Siliski & Buzzell has merged with Williston-based CPA firm Davis & Hodgdon Associates.

Operating under the banner of Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs, the newly expanded firm will continue to operate from their existing locations in Rutland and Chittenden counties.

Robert E. Buzzell Jr., CPA, CVA will continue to manage the Rutland office which will be known as Siliski & Buzzell, a division of Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs. Each firm has been serving the Vermont business community for over 25 years and developing strong foundations that will enable combined strategic growth. Ò This merger represents significant op-

portunities for everyone. Our clients will benefit from an extensive menu of services being offered locally as well as the added technical support,Ó said Buzzell.

John W. Davis said, Ò There is a great commonality with regard to the belief our firms have in serving our clients. We are always seeking the best ways to bring value to the table. Widening our range of services and expanding our talent pool is the most beneficial way to do just that.Ó Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs is a full-service public accounting firm.

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Vermont testing mosquitoes for disease-causing viruses SALISBURY —Vermont has its fair share of flying insects, and mosquitoes seem to thrive here in the summer months. Mosquito surveillance, which includes the weekly collection and testing of specific types of mosquitoes, has begun across the state.

During the past few summers, mosquitoes carrying Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV) have been found in Vermont. Results of mosquito testing will be updated on the Health Department website throughout the summer.

In 2014, there were eight mosquito pools that tested positive for WNV and eight more that tested positive for EEE virus. Human illness caused by mosquitoes is uncommon in the state, but in 2012, two people from Rutland County died from EEE. In 2013, two horses in Franklin County were infected and died.

People in these communities should take precautions to prevent mosquito bites, but it is likely that EEE is present in other parts of the state, so all Vermonters are encouraged to protect themselves against mosquito bites.

The risk of mosquito-borne illness increases during the summer months, and persists until there is a hard frost in the fall. As the warm weather brings out the insects, the Health Department encourages Vermonters to enjoy outdoor activities while taking

simple precautions to avoid bites.

• Weather permitting, wear long sleeves and pants and avoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn Ð when mosquitoes are most active.

• Reduce mosquito breeding habitats by getting rid of standing water. Drain areas where water can pool: rain gutters, wading pools and any other water-holding containers such as old tires.

• If you are outside when mosquitoes are biting, use an effective insect repellent.

Choose repellents that have an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration number on the label. This indicates that the product has been evaluated for safety and effectiveness.

Repellents that contain up to 30 percent DEET are safe and effective for children and adults.

When using insect repellent, always follow the directions on the label. EPA has a tool that will help you search for a repellent that is right for you Ð Go to healthvermont.gov, use the A-Z listing to go to ‘Insect Repellents’ and review this flyer.

• Install or repair screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.

• Protect your animals. Horses are susceptible to WNV and

EEE infection, and there are effective vaccines available. Llamas, alpacas and emus are also susceptible and can be immunized with the horse vaccine.

Symptoms of WNV and EEE: Most people who are infected with WNV will not become ill, and this may be true for EEE as well. Those who become ill with either WNV or EEE will have flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, fatigue, joint and body aches. Symptoms typically last one or two weeks, and recovery can be complete. However, both viruses have the potential to invade the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and cause more serious illness. Symptoms of severe disease include fever, intense headache, weakness, poor coordination, irritability, drowsiness and mental status changes.

About one-third of people who develop severe EEE disease will die, and many who recover are left with disabilities. Fortunately, severe EEE is rare.

Creek Road study grant application approved MIDDLEBURY Ñ At its recent meeting, the Middlebury Select Board authorized Town Manager Kathleen Ramsay to submit a grant application to the Addison County Regional Planning CommissionÕ s Transportation Advisory Committee.

The town is seeking funding for an engineering study to identify low-cost, sustainable solutions for stabilizing the river bank along Creek Road.

Following a review of grant applications in August, the ACRPC will award grant funds in September.

Creek Road has been closed since May due to flood damage.

Local residents are permitted access to their homes; bicyclists and athletic teams are still using the road for workouts and training.

AT RIGHT: Middlebury is seeking funding for an engineering study to identify low-cost, sustainable solutions for stabilizing the river bank along Creek Road.

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Two drivers taken to hospitals

RUTLAND Ñ On Saturday, July 25, at approximately 1:30 p.m., members of the Vermont State Police and Pittsfield Fire Department responded to a two vehicle crash with reported injuries on Route 100 in Pittsfield, Vt. Both operators—Gordon Gibbs, 33, Castleton, and Richard Wilson, 84, RandolphÑ were transported to medical centers for further evaluation. While the crash remains under investigation anyone who may have witnessed or has information regarding this incident is asked to contact Trooper Erin Hodges at the Vermont State Police-Rutland Barracks, 802- 773-9101.

RPI students receive degrees

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute held its 209th Commencement ceremonies recently. The ceremonies included an address by Admiral Michelle Howard, USN, vice chief of naval operations.

The following students received undergraduate degrees: Christine Artim of Middlebury graduated summa cum laude

with a B.S. in chemical engineering, Madison Kincaid of Cornwall graduated cum laude with a B.S. in mechanical engineering, Adam Peterson of Middlebury, graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in electrical engineering, and Andrew Schumer of Middlebury graduated with a B.S. in mathematics.

Morris completes internship

SALISBURY Ñ Nicole Morris of Salisbury has completed Colby-Sawyer CollegeÕ s internship requirement at Long Trail Physical Therapy in Burlington. Morris is a member of the class of 2017 majoring in exercise science.

Students on RIT dean’s list

The following local residents made the deanÕ s list at Rochester Institute of Technology for spring semester 2014-2015.

Kenneth Alexopoulos of Vergennes, Austin Beamish of Panton, Neil Guertin of Cornwall, Greta Krahn of Vergennes, and Kayla Weiss of Middlebury.

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Who benefits under the new trade law?

n early June, I wrote a letter to U.S. Rep. Peter Welch to ask what his position was regarding Trade Priorities and Accountability Act. Instead I received a letter about H.R. 2523, the American Trade Enforcement Effectiveness Act. No matter, I learned that H.R. 2523 claims to improve antidumping and countervailing duty laws by streamlining the process of addressing foreign dumping of everything from autos to food in U.S. markets.

At least regarding the Trade Priorities and Accountability Act, so called TPA, the Obama administration made no bones about eliminating CongressÕ constitutional authority to debate trade deals and amend such legislation.

With the help of Congress, TPA helped reinforce ObamaÕ s heavy hand and lack of transparency.

U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R. Alabama) had been one of the very few, outspoken critics of the administrationÕ s recent trade maneuvers. Sessions is the chairman of the Senate Judiciary CommitteeÕ s immigration subcommittee, but he didnÕ t make much of an impact in this case.

TPA seems ideal for our trading partners with lots of borrowed, passing around money thrown in to help make foreigners like usÑ money to Africa via the African Growth and Opportunity Act, money to train displaced U.S. workers (the bill does nothing to create new jobs for these folks), deals for trade unions, and a sweet, back door path for even more environmental restrictions, including anti fossil-fuel stuff, on domestic and foreign industries. TPA may have been touted

Car chase

From page 1 officers established a perimeter and a canine truck was conducted. Ultimately, the operator was not immediately located.

Further investigation identified the driver as Randall Reynolds.

During the early morning hours of July 21, troopers located Reynolds in Pittsford and took him into custody. He was transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in Rutland Town.

as a means for creating a level playing when it comes to trading with China, but itÕ s hard to believe this can be enforced. Ò Not only will Congress have given up the 67vote threshold for a (trade) treaty and the 60-vote threshold for important legislation,Ó Sessions said in a commentary appearing in the Daily Editorialist a few weeks before the bill became law, Ò but it will have even given up the opportunity for amendment and the committee review process that both ensures member participation.Ó There are other, equally serious reasons to be worried about this new law.

Barclays Bank has estimated that the U.S. trade deficit has been a serious factor in slowing economic growth in the first quarter of this year; it will only get worse under the new trade law in years to come.

According to Reuters, Ò Since the NAFTA and South Korea free trade pacts were implemented, U.S. trade deficits, which drag down economic growth, have soared more than 430 percent with AmericaÕ s free-trade partnersÉ ObamaÕ s 2011 trade deal with South Korea, which serves as the template for the new Trans-Pacific Partnership, has resulted in a 50 percent jump in the U.S. trade deficit with South Korea in its first two years.

This equates to 50,000 U.S. jobs lost.Ó Also, the new law fast tracks Ò green cardÓ immigration taking yet more jobs away from American citizens. Once again, Americans have elected officialsÑ on both sides of the aisleÑ who work against American self interest.

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Reynolds was later lodged at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility and was scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division on July 21 to answer to the charges of attempting to elude law enforcement, gross negligent operation of a motor vehicle, two counts of leaving the scene of a crash with property damage and driving with a criminally suspended license.

The Vermont State Police were assisted by the Rutland City Police Department and the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife game wardens during this incident.

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America the Beautiful

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wonder at times if Americans have gotten too caught up in the current day-today hustle and bustle of life to really think about what a great country we are privileged to call home?

There have been many societies down through the ages that took for granted all the benefits they had built over the years and reached a point where enough was never enough. There comes a point where we each have to take stock in what we have and what Dan Alexander we expect from our personal efforts; Also from Thoughts from those we share this country with and from the Behind the Pressline government, charged with maintaining and building a foundation for the nation.

Optimism seems to have taken a back seat these days to complaining. The first debate of the 2016 presidential election took place earlier this week as the Republicans get the process started with the top ten ranked candidates.

Since this column is written before that event, I can only assume this election will pick up where the last one left off. Candidates tearing their opponents down and lots of discussion about the all things that are wrong with our country.

I strongly doubt there will be much talk about whatÕ s right with America and what a great nation where we are blessed to be called citizens. ThatÕ s what I see at the root of our national discontentment. We spend far too much time talking about our short comings and not nearly enough time celebrating our freedoms and our fellow citizens who go about the their business each day, raising families, building lives and making their version of the American Dream come true.

Opportunity is all around us if we just open our eyes and take time to smell the roses. The nation is full of beautiful landscapes, magnificent cities, wonderful hospitals, creative, talented and generous people who give so much of themselves, itÕ s uplifting just to be in their company.

Last week a story that had to catch your attention was eight year old Zion who lost his limbs to a serious infection at a younger age. Zion was blessed with prosthetic legs and was hoping for prosthetic hands that might allow him even greater mobility. The prosthetic legs have allowed Zion to be very active, including walking, running and jumping; he had learned to use his forearms to write, eat and play video games, and has been attending school.

This young man became the first candidate to receive a double-hand transplant earlier this month at The ChildrenÕ s Hospital of Philadelphia in an elevenhour surgical operation performed by a 40-person medical team.

The surgery itself is enough to celebrate, but the attitude of young Zion in a recent press conference was an inspirational marvel. ItÕ s one we should all take a lesson from when we think about all we have in our lives and all we owe to those who gave birth to this great nation.

America has much to be proud of, but itÕ s up to us recognize her beauty and share that optimism with all whom we come in contact.

Dan Alexander is associate publisher of New Market Press.

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Saving Vermont’s Young ‘warriors’ raise funds for charity bees by “bee”ing helpful

By Carolyn Balparda

Hopefully by now most people have heard honeybees locally, and throughout the United States, are in trouble. The Vermont news media has done a great job of making sure the public is aware that within years these bees could become extinct, but when I started the Girl Scout Gold Award program I was determined not to let that happen.

In Vermont we take great pride in our natural environment and many people rely on agricultural businesses for their livelihood. However, recently three different types of wild bees have been added to the threatened and endangered list in Vermont. WhatÕ s unfortunate is that itÕ s only a matter of time before the rest of the bees go down as well, and most are already struggling to keep their numbers up.

According to the Vermont Beekeepers Association there are approximately nine thousand hives in the Green Mountain State that help to sustain our agriculture, but without our striped friends there are over ninety different food sources worldwide that would be severely depleted or even disappear. This change in our food sources would change lives across the globe. There are many places where feeding the population is already too great of a task and millions go hungry. Where will we get the essential vitamins and nutrients the human body needs to grow and thrive if most fruits and vegetables and even chocolate vanish before our very eyes? In short, we need to act fast. Thankfully, while talking with local beekeepers and plant enthusiasts at the Vermont Wildflower farm I’ve learned there are quite a few small changes anyone can make that will create a difference in the lives of Vermont pollinators.

Middlebury, Vt., beekeeper Charles Mraz of Champlain Valley Apiaries was generous enough to help with my research. He says that Dutch White Clover, the kind that grows on your lawn a few days after a mow, is a great source of nutrients for Honeybees and pollinators alike. Ò If everyone just waited a little longer to mow their lawnsÓ Mraz said, Ò the bees would be stronger against parasites.Ó Really, all Vermont residents have to do is wait one or two more days before taking out the lawn mower and Honeybee and pollinator populations could increase.

Foraging for food is healthy for the bees, in fact, it accounts for about 43 percent of their diet, but when the drones expend more energy than the pollen they collect can supply, the hive starts to run into trouble. Beekeepers suggest planting at least a four by four foot area of colorful, single petaled flowers will help. This allows for a great deal of pollen to be collected over a smaller area, increasing efficiency and making a stronger population.

Lastly, one category of extremely harmful pesticides are Neonicotinoids.

Pesticides of any sort have horrible side effects for pollinators, and can make Honeybees more susceptible to the parasites that are accounting for their drastic downfall in numbers.

Mraz suggested that if, Ò you have to use pesticides, spray them at night before or after bloom,Ó that way the actual pollen of the plant isnÕ t affected. If everyone in the state of Vermont was willing to make these small changes to their gardens and yards the pollinators could see a huge increase in numbers.

Please join me in keeping our bees off the endangered species list.

Award-winning Girl Scout Carolyn Balparda lives in Middlebury, Vt.

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MIDDLEBURY Ñ TaeKwon Do KICKS of Middlebury and Vergennes held a Break-a-Thon fundraiser to support Womensafe of Middlebury and the Navy-Marine Corp Relief Fund. A Break-A-Thon works the same as any other Ò A-ThonÓ but instead of walking or reading students get to break boards.

For every $10 raised the student received 1 board to break.

Sponsors were able to choose what fund they wanted to support.

The school raised $1,370 for WomenSafe and $740 for NavyMarine Corp. So with a total funds raised at $2,110, students plowed through a total of 211 boards and created a lot of kindling. TaeKwon Do KICKS purchased all the boards so every penny went to the organizations.

Special recognition wents to Feed Commodities for donating $100 for the Navy-Marine Fund. At TaeKwon Do KICKS, one of the lessons we try to teach our students is that they are now Ò warriorsÓ and they have a responsibility to protect and help those that need assistance. Ó The difference between this fund raiser and the many children do doing the school year is that they are not asking for money for themselves but completely for someone else,Ó according to Kellie Thomas. “This isn’t for a fun field trip or for any grand prizes for the top fundraiser. All they get is the good feeling for doing something for somebody else and probably some sore hands and feet. As always KICKS students went above and beyond putting their best foot forward and through some boards.

We are very proud of their dedication and hard work.Ó

TaeKwon Do KICKS of Middlebury and Vergennes held a Break-a-Thon fundraiser to support Womensafe of Middlebury and the Navy-Marine Corp Relief Fund. A Break-A-Thon works the same as any other “A-Thon” but instead of walking or reading students get to break boards.

Charlotte School renovations less costly

By Gail Callahan

CHARLOTTE Ñ A bond slatted to pay for renovations at Charlotte central School is less expensive than originally thought.

Charlotte voters approved a $409,000 bond during March Town Meeting voting, but when expenses are totaled up, the combined price tag falls around $265,000. Materials costing less than what was originally projected along with labor costs are believed to be reasons why the project price tag has been reduced.

The area that is responsible for the largest cost savings is a bid for an elevator. In the spring, the Charlotte Central Schbool Board accepted a $52,122 bid from a New Hampshire company to complete the repair work.

With nearly &100,000 in savings, the board opted to spend more on a lighting system in the 1969 wing. Originally, school officials thought $62 000 would service the wing’s needs, and wound up accepting a $115,400 bid from Philo Electric, a Charlotte company.

Lastly,g the board accepted a bid from Bannister Custom Exteriors in Burlington to fix roof shingles on three portions of the

schoolÕ s roof. Thre bid came in at $60,800 According to the board, that work will repair the gym roof, shingles on a section of the 1996 addition and the roof over the art atrrium.

Work on the project kicked off when school ended in June, and is expected to be completed this summer.

Charlotte man honored for conservation work

CHARLOTTE Ñ Citing a statewide partnership, Charlotte resident Robert Hyams received a local environmental honor known as the David M. Brown Award. The honor was established by the Charlotte Conservation Commission.

HyamsÕ name is engraved on a plaque which bears an icon of vegetation in the left-hand corner of the honor.

Hyams said that his concern on local conservation effort is focused on land-use planning and management storm water around Lake Champlain Hyams is the current head of the Charlotte Conservation Commission.

Middlebury wins landscape award MIDDLEBURY Ñ The Vermont Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) recently announced the winners of its annual award program. The award list includes: Landscape Architectural Design Award of Excellence: Mellon Square Restoration and New DesignÐ Heritage Landscapes LLC, Preservation Landscape Architects & Planners (Charlotte) Honor Award: Middlebury Riverfront ParkÐ LandWorks (Middlebury) Merit Awards: Kahn Bathhouse, Day Camp and Community Green Ð Heritage Landscapes LLC, Preservation Landscape Architects & Planners (Charlotte) Montpelier Pocket Park Ð Ward Joyce and Kelly Ogrodnik (Montpelier) Occum Ð Shepard Butler Landscape Architecture (Thetford Center) Woodstock Elementary School Learning Landscape Ð Jack Rossi, Landscape Architecture (Woodstock) Planning and Analysis Award of Excellence: Academical Village Cultural Landscape Report Part 1 Ð Heritage Landscapes LLC, Preservation Landscape Architects & Planners (Charlotte) Honor Awards: Capital Square Cultural Landscape Report Ð Heritage Landscapes LLC, Preservation Landscape Architects & Planners (Charlotte) Restoring the Role of Washington DCÕ s Lost Tiber Creek, Flood Mitigation for the NationÕ s Capital Ð Karolina Kawiaka Studio Architecture LLC (White River Junction) Merit Awards: Maidstone State Park Master Plan Ð SE Group (Burlington) Manitoga Historic Landscape Report: WrightÕ s Harmony of Nature and Design Ð Heritage Landscapes LLC, Preservation Landscape Architects & Planners (Charlotte) A Reliable and Valid Procedure to Evaluate the Magnitude of Wind Energy Development Scenic Impacts Ð Scenic Quality Consultants (Burlington) Montpelier in Motion Ð Broadreach Planning & Design (Charlotte) Woodstock Festival Grounds Historic Site Cultural Landscape Report Ð Heritage Landscapes LLC, Preservation Landscape Architects & Planners (Charlotte) Communication Award: Award of Excellence: A Garden in Every School Ð White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors (Burlington).

Award-winning view: The view from landscape architect David Raphael’s Middlebury Riverfront Project.

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Hinesburg man faces reckless driving charges

By Gail Callahan

HINESBURG Ñ Last week, Nicholas Race walked into the Hinesburg Police Station and surrendered himself to face charges of reckless driving.

The 23-year-old Hinesburg resident is facing a court hearing in August stemming from a July 4 weekend accident, according to Hinesburg Chief of Police Frank Koss.

Race received the reckless driving citation and is slated to appear in Vermont Superior Court on Aug. 13.

The accident involving Race occurred on the afternoon of July 4, according to police.

Police officials said that Race had crashed a 2013 Subaru Legacy, owned by Brittanie Lucia, 22, of Milton.

Lucia told police that she recently purchased the vehicle.

At the time of the incident, Lucia was a passenger in the car; she declined medical treatment following the accident.

Following the accident, Hinesburg Police reported that Race had fled the scene. Police looked for him until he turned himself in at the Hinesburg station.

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Green Mtn. Power partners with Rutland Women’s Shelter RUTLAND Ñ Green Mountain Power officials announced that the utility has partnered with the Rutland County WomenÕ s Network & Shelter to help the organization become more energy efficient. Ò Helping the Rutland County WomenÕ s Network & Shelter to become eHomes has been a really important project for the community,Ó said Mary Powell, president and CEO of Green Mountain Power. Ò This is a great example of how our energy transformation can help more than just homeowners, we can help businesses and area non-profits like the women’s shelter.

These new eHomes will help the organization be more sustainable in the future. Not to mention the comfort provided to these very deserving women.Ó Under GMPÕ s eHome program, Green Mountain Power helped the WomenÕ s Shelter weatherize two buildings and install three energy efficient heat pumps, two heat pump water heaters and two RedLink control-

lable thermostats, saving the organization nearly $2,000 in just four winter months. Ò The temperature in our shelters now is much more comfortable and consistent,Ó said Avaloy Lanning, Executive Director, Rutland County WomenÕ s Network and Shelter. Ò People in the shelter are leaving abusive situations, and so having a place to come to that is both safe and comfortable means a great deal. Now the shelter is air conditioned, which is particularly important for those living on the third floor.”

AT RIGHT: The Rutland County Women’s Shelter provides advocacy and shelter for women experiencing domestic and sexual violence. Pictured: HopeLine’s grant of $10,000 to the Rutland County Women’s Network & Shelter to replace a washer and dryer in the shelter and an additional set of appliances.

Crime Police allege adult served alcohol to teen

PITTSFORD Ñ On July 21, at approximately 3 a.m., members of the Vermont State Police responded to a residence on Arch Street in Pittsford to conduct a follow up investigation of an incident which had occurred on the evening of July 20.

During this follow up investigation, troopers came into contact with Daniel Severy, 21. The troopers found that Severy had furnished alcohol and allowed consumption of alcohol by an 18-year-old female who was present.

Severy was issued a citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division to answer to the charge of enabling consumption by minors.

Police arrest Ferrisburgh woman, check fraud

Ferrisburgh Ñ On July 29, Vermont State Police troopers responded to a fraud report regarding forged bank checks used at several locations in Middlebury and Vergennes.

Further investigation revealed that 16 bank checks were forged fraudulently between the dates listed above totaling over $3,000 in monetary value.

VSP officers spoke with Jennifer M. Poulos, 28, of Ferrisburgh at the VSP New Haven Barracks regarding the forged bank checks. After further investigation Poulos was arrested and processed for (16X) Forged Bank Checks and (16X) Uttering Forged Instrument.

Leicester man cooking up dangerous BHO

LEICESTER Ñ On July 30, Michael Quinn Jr., 23, of Leicester, was cited into Addison District Court for being in possession of

approximately 290 grams (.64 lbs) of marijuana.

Police told reporters that an investigation suggests that he also cooked BHO (butane hash oil), endangering the welfare of others.

The extremely dangerous process involves extracting THC from marijuana with a solvent like butane and then Ò cooking offÓ the solvent to create a golden substance which has the consistency of honey.

The illegal BHO contains a very high percentage of THC which is then smoked or eaten.

Quinn will appear on Aug. 10 to answer to his charges.

Mendon man arrested

MENDON Ñ On July 21, at approximately 11:05 p.m., members of the Vermont State Police responded to a citizen dispute at a residence in Mendon.

Police said that an investigation determined there was probable cause to arrest Gerson R. Augustin, 39, of Mendon, for domestic assault because he caused injury to a family or household member.

Augustin was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in Rutland Town.

The victim was transported to the Rutland Regional Medical Center and received treatment for minor injuries. Augustin was later lodged at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility for lack of bail.

Police said that Augustin was scheduled to be arraigned on July 22, at Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division on the charges of domestic assault, a violation of Title 13 V.S.A. 1042.

Police allege West Rutland man was DUI

WEST RUTLAND Ñ On July 26, at approximately 2:29 a.m., troopers from the Vermont State Police - Rutland Barracks responded to a noise disturbance on Harrison Avenue in West Rutland.

Troopers observed Michael S. Nunn, 29, of West Rutland, operate a motor vehicle on a public highway then immediately came into contact with Nunn in the driveway of the residence.

Nunn was found to be intoxicated. He refused to submit to a preliminary breath test. Nunn was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in Rutland Town.

Nunn was processed for DUI and later released on a citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court Criminal Division to answer to the charge of driving under the influence.

Also as a result of this investigation, two persons under the age of 21 were found to have been consuming alcohol and were issued appropriate diversion paperwork.

Ferrisburgh couple tussle with cops

FERRISBURGH Ñ On July 25, at approximately 10:29 p.m., the Vermont State Police were called to a noise disturbance on Tow Path Land in Ferrisburgh.

While at the scene Jessie Heustis, 35, and Todd Heustis, 44, engaged VSP and Vergennes Police Department officers in a physical altercation.

Both the man and woman were arrested for disorderly conduct and released on a citation.

This case is still under investigation and more charges could be forthcoming.

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State agencies to deploy “green” stormwater infrastructure MIDDLEBURY Ñ Demonstrating VermontÕ s ongoing commitment to flood mitigation, pollution reduction and energy preservation, four state agencies and departments submitted reports to the governor last week documenting work to utilize and promote Green Stormwater Infrastructure.

These reports build on Executive Order 06-12 issued by Gov. Peter Shumlin (D) in March 2012 that directed the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, Agency of Natural Resources, Agency of Transportation and the Department of Buildings and General Services to come together to form the Interagency Green Infrastructure Council.

Natural Resources Secretary Deborah Markowitz said that, Ò Vermont must increase utilization of green stormwater infrastructure if we are going to successfully reduce polluted runoff and increase flood resiliency; these reports show state govern-

ment leading by example. Passage of the Vermont Clean Water Act has reinforced the need for state agencies to work closely together to tackle water pollution and related challenges.Ó VermontÕ s agencies provide a range of services from offering innovative technical, financial, and educational resources needed to implement green stormwater infrastructure in downtowns, new developments, and on backroads to incorporating state-of-the-art green stormwater practices into new construction and retrofits for state buildings, state parks, and wildlife access areas.

AT RIGHT: Four Vermont state agencies and departments submitted reports to the governor last week documenting their work to utilize and promote Green Stormwater Infrastructure.

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Foote named Regional Coach of the Year From College News Reports

MIDDLEBURY Ñ Recently retired Middlebury College womenÕ s lacrosse coach Missy Foote added another accolade to her storied career after being named a Regional Coach of the Year by the Intercollegiate WomenÕ s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA). During her 35 years on the Panther bench, she earned the regional coaching honor eight times.

Foote was named the 1994, 1997, 2000, 2001 and 2002 Division III New England and National WomenÕ s Lacrosse Coach of the Year. She earned NESCAC Coach of the Year honors from 20012005, while being named the Regional Coach of the Year in 2012, 2013 and 2015.

In her final season, Foote led Middlebury to the NCAA national semifinals for the seventeenth time.

The Panthers finished this spring’s schedule with a 16-4 record, giving the 2012 National Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee a 422-114-1 record in 537 games coached with five NCAA Championships. Her career wins place her second all-time among Division III coaches, while she ranks third among coaches throughout all divisions.

This year, she coached four all-NESCAC, six all-region and three All-American players. At the conclusion of the regular season, Foote was selected by her peers as the leagueÕ s Coach of the Year for the sixth time in her career (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2015).

PLAY DAY — Mountain View Equipment, a John Deere dealership in Middlebury, held its first Day of Play Aug. 1. The free event for families included kids activities, games and an antique tractor show. The day also included some charity fundraising opportunities for the community including a lunch booth and grill to benefit the Knights of Columbus’ Coats for Kids program. Also, Green Mountain Ice Cream sale funds were donated to Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society.

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Missy Foote

New college program scheduled this fall RUTLAND Ñ College of St. Joseph will add a Public Safety Administration major to its growing list of undergraduate offerings beginning this year.

The 127-credit, career-focused degree program will provide students with knowledge on the nature and causes of personal and property offenses in the private, corporate, and public emergency setting. In addition, the program will provide students with a strong foundation for success in practitioner settings and advanced graduate studies. Ò We have added exciting new instructors to our faculty with extensive hands-on experience in both regional and international Public Safety careers,Ó said Lisa Chalidze, chairwoman of the Criminal Justice Division at CSJ. Students will be educated on critical issues related to public safety administration and an understanding of the laws, programs, agencies and institutions involved in public safety. Ò Hurricane Irene taught us the importance of well-planned natural-disaster response, in which our graduates will be trained. For those interested in other aspects of Public Safety, we will be including a strong international component in both antiterrorism and corporate security,Ó Chalidze said.

RPI names students on dean’s list

Approximately 2,700 students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were named to the deanÕ s List for the spring 2015 semester. The list recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 .

Christine Artim of Middlebury, studies chemical engineering, Tucker Babcock of North Ferrisburgh, studies aeronautical engineering, Madison Kincaid of Cornwall studies mechanical engineering, Adam Peterson of Middlebury studies electrical engineering, Andrew Rainville of Lincoln studies business & management, and Andrew Schumer of Middlebury studies mathematics.

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Rutland County Humane Society The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is working with Vt.-CAN (a low cost spay/neuter clinic in Vermont) to host a low cost spay/neuter clinic for Rutland County cats on Monday, August 24 in Pittsford. Prior registration is required. Female cat spays are $60 including rabies and distemper shots. Male cat neuters are $50 including rabies and distemper shots. Cats need to be dropped off at 7:30 a.m. and picked up at 4:30 p.m.. Space is limited so please register soon. Limited to Rutland County residents. To register your cat(s) or for more information please contact RCHS at 802-483-6700 or visit www.rchsvt.org.

PRINCESS 4 year old. Spayed Female. Shih Tzu mix.

IÕ m an adorable, sweet lady who enjoys being with people.

IÕ m a lap dog and will happily curl up with you while you read or watch T.V. I walk nicely on a leash and look forward to walks and other outdoor time with my new family. IÕ m a great size for

traveling so I hope IÕ ll get to go along on outings and other family fun. I donÕ t play with toys very much but maybe once I settle into my new home I will.

fortunate to be out of harmÕ s way and getting all this care. I sure could get used to this. If you have some spare time and would like to make a new friend, I sure would like to meet you.

AXEL 5 year old. Neutered Male. Treeing Walker Coonhound.

IÕ m a sweet fella who really enjoys being with people. I love to lean into my favorite people for more love and attention. I love to be petted, too. I donÕ t play with toys very much but once I settle in maybe I will. I also donÕ t know how to Sit or any other canine commands but IÕ m smart so I hope my new owner will teach me. IÕ m a pretty calm guy and IÕ m happiest when IÕ m with people.

If you think IÕ d make a great addition to your family and look forward to giving me lots of love and attention please stop by and say ‘hi’.

GARFIELD 2 Year Old. Neutered Male. Domestic Short Hair. Orange Tabby.

I arrived to RCHS on July 10, due to my previous owners having changes in their lifestyle. They said I was good with kids and dogs, and I was fine with the cat I lived with, but I have not liked other cats in the past. I am a curious guy who is looking forward to exploring my new home, and being inside only where I can be safe. I am excited to meet you and hopefully I will be the right fit for your family.

Adrian Bernhard Rutland County Humane Society 765 Stevens Rd. Pittsford, Vt. 802-483-6700 www.rchsvt.org Adoption Center Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 12-5, Sunday & Monday: Closed

KOALA 2 Year Old. Neutered Male. Maine Coon Mix. rown Tabby.

I must say I am quite fuzzy like a Koala and cuddly like one too. I arrived on June 29, as a stray from Rutland. Boy do I feel

Letter to the Editor

The Dash of Life To the editor: Thank you for an interesting editorial. Ò The Dash of LifeÓ , in the July 4, 2015, the Vermont Eagle!

All too often we skip through life without reflecting on past history. This is disturbingly obvious of legislators who react and pass laws based on headline news without consideration of how we got to where we are and what effect impetuous legislation may have on us long term as a nation.

I had the good fortune to live in a Pennsylvania home that was next to two large cemeteries, one Jewish and one non-sectarian.

Since I walked my dogs through them on a near daily basis I had ample opportunity to read tombstones and contemplate the past. Examples were: A German university professor of medical science who escaped the Nazis; an American soldier killed Dec. 7, 1941; the gray marble stone with a startling encapsulated photograph of a young nurse in her white starched uniform who died in 1918; and a 23-year-old woman whoÕ s epitaph bearing some of the lines from Edna St. Vincent MillayÕ s poem: Ò First FigÓ : My candle burns at both ends It will not last the night But oh, my foes, and oh, my friends It gives a lovely light!

Just a few meters away separated by a hedge, stands a large white marble edifice in the other cemetery marking the burial ground of early

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twentieth century Philadelphia firefighters killed in the line of duty.

Not a hundred yards from there are more soldierÕ s grave. One honoring a Civil War captain who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for taking the flag from a wounded bearer and leading a victorious charge.

Just three months ago I stood in memorial respect with seven of my cousins at the grave of my paternal grandmother Mary Anne McNulty Kelly who died in 1930 before any of us were born. The grave was unmarked but was researched and found by my cousin Pat, a retired nun.

All of us believed we were visiting the site of grandmotherÕ s earthly body and that her spirit was not actually there in the ground, but with us none the less. As a group it was a place for us to meet, support each other, and remember her and our immigrant parents who raised us so lovingly.

So yes, cemeteries and tombstones are not morbid, but places and monuments to teach us something. They help us realize that the trials and progress of our ancestors are worth remembering and useful contributions to shape our future. In Jewish cemeteries particularly, there is a tradition of leaving a pebble on the tombstone after a visit. A sign of respect and a love one not forgotten.

Charles Kelly Addison, Vt. EditorÕ s reply: Thank you for your wonderfully written, heartfelt letter.

Addison County Homeward Bound pets DELILAH Meet Delilah, a seven-year-old, SF, long-haired Calico cat.

Delilah is a beauty. Her stunning coat is matched only be her confident friendliness and curiosity. She is enough feline for anybody and we are seeking an single-cat home for her as she does not like to share with other cats.

CHOWDER Chowder is a handsome, 5 • -year-old Large Mix breed who came to Homeward Bound near the end of February. He was transferred to us from another Vermont shelter as he had been there close to a year and needed some new experiences. We are hoping that with this transition, we can help Chowder find his forever home!

The staff at the other shelter told us that he is a super clean guy, is eager to go on walks, and loves to play! Since being here, we have been able to see all of this in Chowder! He has a favorite stuffed animal that he came with that he loves to toss around, likes chasing tennis balls, and playing tug of war. He likes being able to play outside (especially if his human friends go out with him!) and going for long walks.

Chowder is reactive to other dogs and smaller animals, so it is necessary that he go to a home where he is the only furry family member. He is a rambunctious dog and will require close supervision around small children. He does know some basic obedience commands such as Sit, Down, Paw, and Stay and is a great listener.

Homeward Bound: Addison CountyÕ s Humane Society 236 Boardman St. Middlebury, Vt. 05753 P: 802-388-1100, ext. 222 F: 802-382-9320

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“I wouldn’t have been able to stay in my own house. Definitely not. Maintenance and upkeep would have killed me, taxes would have killed me, utilities would have hurt me pretty bad Ñ food, the whole nine yards.Ó Sign-up for our Vermont Watchdog email list to receive the latest news and in-depth coverage.

Chagnon, who purchased a two-acre lot with a two-car garage in Oxford, says his new annual property tax is just $500 Ñ significantly lower than the $4,200 he was paying on his $165,000 home in Burlington. As for utilities, Chagnon says his current bill in the Pine Tree State is about half of what he paid in Vermont.

While the U.S. Navy veteran didnÕ t relish leaving his home state, he said heÕ s relieved to have a secure future where he can live off his pension and Social Security. In addition, he claims Burlington just didnÕ t feel like Burlington to him anymore. Ò The culture was changing too drastically. It was not the Burlington I grew up in. I didnÕ t even recognize the city,Ó he said.

Chagnon is one of many former Vermont residents who make up the stateÕ s outmigration trend. According to researchers of the Vermont Roots Migration Project Ñ a project dedicated to studying state migration patterns Ñ 51 percent of survey respondents ages 15-91 said they left Vermont permanently, despite being raised here.

Chris Campion, a 47-year-old business analyst who moved away in spring, said moving to North Carolina resulted in a 65 percent salary jump and decreased his cost of living by about 10 percent Ñ economic incentives that simply werenÕ t available in his home state.

John McPherson, president of the Southern Vermont Board of Realtors, says retirees face economic headwinds when deciding whether or not to retire in Vermont.

“There’s a significant cost to living up here that you don’t have in more moderate climates, and thatÕ s why people gravitate to southern areas Ñ itÕ s warmer and cheaper,Ó McPherson said.

“Factors about the cost of owning a home here are significant to them because they may be living on a fixed income.”

However, McPherson said some retirees choose Vermont for aesthetic and cultural reasons, despite the higher costs. Ò I work with people who are looking to make a retirement move, and I think theyÕ re smart to look at Vermont, because thereÕ s a lot of things to do and good community involvement.Ó Chagnon said heÕ s happy living close to his daughter and sonin-law, who left Vermont years ago. In fact, all five of Chagnon’s children left the state and never looked back.

“My son was the first to go. … He left in 1998 for Pensacola and he hasnÕ t been north since,Ó Chagnon said of his son, who works in Georgia as an assistant manager in the radio broadcast industry. Ò He never came back and doesnÕ t want to come back. HeÕ s looked at the state of Vermont, (but) he just shakes his head.Ó ChagnonÕ s daughter and son-in-law, former employees of

www.addision-eagle.com PeopleÕ s Bank and Hannaford, also struggled with VermontÕ s affordability problem. Ò They couldnÕ t get ahead in Vermont, and they had two jobs. Between the utilities and the rent and the cost of living, they couldnÕ t get ahead. É TheyÕ re over here and doing fine.”

Asked what he thought was driving up prices in Vermont, Chagnon said taxes were rising far beyond VermontersÕ ability to keep pace. He also blamed hidden fees and expensive energy prices. In fact, the DemoPete Chagnon cratic-controlled Legislature passed $63 million in new taxes this year while mandating a renewable energy standard that may force residents to abandon cars and relocate from rural areas to towns and cities. Ò They keep spending and raising taxes. They might give you a couple bucks back on one end, but theyÕ re going to take three bucks on the other end. So youÕ re going to end up paying it anyway, just out of a different pocket.Ó As an example of fees, Chagnon cited his utility bill in Burlington. Ò You look at your utility bill, and itÕ s all these fees they got on there. É The fees are adding $20 to $30 a month to my electric bill. I donÕ t have those fees in Maine. I have a straight utility bill; what I use is what I pay.Ó A dispute over one fee even landed Chagnon in small claims court.

“I just had a fight with Burlington Electric Department. They

The Vermont Eagle • August 8, 2015 | 9 impose a franchise fee and itÕ s tacked on to the electric bill. ItÕ s for the street department to repair the roads, but in actuality it goes into the general fund and is appropriated out by City Council under the annual budget,Ó he said.

When Chagnon refused to pay, claiming the fee amounted to a tax, the dispute ended up in court. Ò They cannot disconnect your service for nonpayment of the franchise fee. ItÕ s a tax. Period. And the state cannot impose a tax like that on the utility. ItÕ s a municipal-owned utility,Ó he said. Ò É We lost our case of course. That was a given.Ó The newly minted Mainer sounded upbeat about Oxford, which he said runs a $250,000 budget surplus due to conservative money management and a private casino that generates substantial revenue. Ò Our taxes arenÕ t going up, and theyÕ re not going hog wild with that surplus either Ñ theyÕ re hanging on to it. TheyÕ re very cautious about how they spend their money here. TheyÕ re very frugal, and I like that.Ó While the Vietnam-era veteran had to take a loss selling his home, he took it in stride. Ò IÕ m getting rid of it, IÕ m getting out of Vermont, and IÕ m getting away from all that headache I have over there.Ó Not one to mince words, Chagnon waxed almost philosophical when he reflected on the life he left behind in Burlington. Ò Burlington is a prime example of the adage beauty is only skin deep: itÕ s a very nice looking city, a very scenic city, it always has been. But underneath that beautiful exterior is one of rottenest things you could ever imagine with the cost of living, the crime rate going up, the drugs and everything else thatÕ s going on there.Ó Know someone who has left or is thinking of leaving Vermont? Contact Bruce Parker at bparker@watchdog.org.

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Ferrisburgh area teen and adult residents join mission work

By Christine Steadman

FERRISBURGH Ñ Twenty-one Ferrisburgh-area residents attended the United Methodist Action Reach Out Mission by Youth this month.

Young people performed yard work, painting and built one handicap ramp for low income seniors in the Springfield, Vermont area. ÒI see Jesus in you,Ó said one of the people served by the Ferrisburgh church team. ÒY ou are such a blessing to us.Ó According to the husband of a woman with Multiple SclerosisÑw ho would need the brand new ramp soonÑÓT he ramp team and the rest of the camp became very close to us. It was hard to say good bye.Ó ÒI canÕ t believe the sparkle and energy of these teens,Ó ÒI have no fears about the future of our country when I see young people like this,Ó were common comments from the adults working with the teens. North Ferrisburgh United Methodist Church organized the trip with support from Vergennes and West Addison United Methodist churches.

Thirteen teens, aged 12-18, and eight adults worked hard and had a lot of fun with the evening programs.

The UMARMY program offers service weeks through out

Texas and the Northeast section of the United States. Youth serve during the day and worship, and have fun in the evenings. Nationally over 5,000 youth will participate this year.

The churchÕ s northeast area offered six different camps this summer in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massechusettes and Pennsylvania. Every year there is always one camp for young adults aged 19-30 years of age.

Rev. Kim Hornung-Marcy of North Ferrisburgh UMC said in over 30 years of work with youth she has never seen such a fantastic program: ÒI t is meaningful, fun and well run, especially if I can get a teen to try it 99 percent return the following year.Ó UMARMY organizers hope to expand to Florida and Virginia next summer.

Participants from North Ferrisburgh UMC were: teens: Lindsey Armell, Daniel Emmell, Megan McIntyre, Munro McLaren, Elise Martin, Erich Reitz, Aidan Scott, Jennifer Steadman, Miram Wallstrom, and Sofie Wolak. Adults were: Clare Conner, Ali Elwell, Stacy Gibbs, Robert McKay, Pastor Kim Hornung-Marcy, Bill Reitz and Chris Steadman. Participants from Vergennes UMC were teens: Matt Becker, Hannah and Sophie Hatch and adult Shelly Becker. With the UMARMY team were five people from the Yalesville UMC in Connecticut.

Twenty one Addison County residents, members of the Ferrisburgh United Methodist Church, joined seven other people from other UMC churches at the mission trip in Springfield, Vt.

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Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre holding open audtions Vermont ActorsÕ Repertory Theatre will hold open auditions for the coming theatre season on Wednesday, August 12 and Thursday, August 13, 6:30 p.m., at the Brick Box, Paramount Theater, 30 Center Street, Rutland. The company is looking for actors of all ages. All performances will be at the ParamountÕ s Brick Box Theatre.

Auditions are for the seasonÕ s four main stage productions.

The first, a provocative serio-comic play, “Bad Jews” is by playwright Joshua Harmon. In it, a Vassar College senior Daphna flaunts her Jewishness at the occasion of her grandfather’s death. Liam, her less observant cousin, arrives too late for the funeral and proceeds to claim a treasured family heirloom and religious symbol. The cast includes two college age men and two college age women. It will be produced on Nov. 5 to 14. The director is Joanne Greenberg.

The companyÕ s second play will be a 45 minute rehearsed

performance reading of ShakespeareÕ s Ò Hamlet.Ó This cast includes three women and five men, each reading multiple roles.

It will rehearse one night a week from Oct. to Dec. and then two nights from after Christmas to tech week. Performances will be Jan. 21 to 23 with possible student shows that week. The director is Peter Marsh.

The third Play is Ò WhoÕ s Afraid of Virginia WoolfÓ by Edward Albee. The play begins when George, a professor at a small college, and his wife, Martha, have just returned home drunk from a Saturday night party. Martha announces, amidst general profanity, that she has invited a young coupleÑ an opportunistic new professor at the college and his shatteringly na• ve new brideÑ to stop by for a nightcap. When they arrive the charade begins. The cast consists of one male and one female 45 to 65, and one male and one female in the 28 to 40 age range.

Peter Marsh is the director. The play will be staged Feb. 25 to

March 5.

The final play of the season will be “Rabbit Hole” by David Lindsay-Abaire. This play deals with a young couple who have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. It charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day. The cast is made up of one male actor 25 to 40 and one male 16 to 18 as well as one female 50 to 65 and twofemales 25 to 40. The play will be directed by Jacob Patorti and performed April 28 to May 7.

This will be a reading open audition. More information is available from www.actorsrepvt.org, actorsrepvt@aol.com, our Facebook page or by contacting Peter Marsh at 802-282-3741 or Sandy Gartner at 802-353-0001.

RUTLAND Ñ Rutland Region Community Television (PEGTV) is a winner of the national 2015 Hometown Media Awards from the Alliance for Community Media (ACM). PEGTV has earned the award for its entry in the division for Professional Access Center’s Educational Profile.

PEGTVÕ s Access program is the recipient of this national recognition for the Ò Cyber You Ð Afterschool App Take DownÓ segment, produced by Amanda Wheeler, the programÕ s producer

and host of the thirty-minute weekly news magazine. The show airs on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on Channel 15. The episode is about a club at Rutland High School called Ò Cyber YouÓ that petitioned a national company to have an app removed from its store so it cannot be downloaded and used for hurtful anonymous postings online.

The ACM represents over 3,000 Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) access organizations and community media

center throughout the country. Hometown Media Awards are presented to creative programs that address community needs, develop diverse community involvement, challenge conventional commercial television formats, and move viewers to experience television in a different way.

The award will be presented at the 2015 Hometown Video Festival in Pasadena, CA on Aug. 13.

PEGTV wins national media award for “Cyber You” episode

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1987 TERRY 29' loaded, air/heater, decent shape, $1500 OBO. 518-963-8930 Ask for Adam.

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1985 2 ½ Ton Army Truck, 13, 181 miles, good condition + extra parts, $6500. 518-251-3624.

Ford F250 4x4,101k miles, many new parts, $5500. 518-251-3266.

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2004 Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider, custom blue, 3735 miles, mint condition, $8500. 518-4943909 2004 Harley Davidson Sportster Custom 1200, 4951 miles, mint with extras, $6000. 518-494-3909.

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Direct support staff in Ticonderoga, NY for a 73 year old female.

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