Almanac

TODAY’S HISTORY:

ANDREWS MCMEEL

• In 1789, Congress established the Department of Foreign Affairs, later renamed the Department of State.

• In 1953, a Korean War armistice was signed after three years of fighting.

• In 1974, the House of Representatives voted to recommend the first article of impeachment against President Nixon.

• In 1996, a bomb exploded in Centennial Olympic Park during the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, killing two people.

TODAY’S FACT:

• The Republic of Korea (South Korea) refused to sign the armistice agreement that ended the Korean War. It has never made a peace treaty with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea).

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Executive Director Cristalee

McSweeney and Racial Equity

Partnership member Pat Brown presented their findings to the board on July 11 about how to display the values statement, which reads, in part: “Williston acknowledges that racism exists. Williston is committed to identifying, addressing and eliminating policies and procedures that have contributed to institutional and structural racism.”

Among the options are framing the statement on a wall of all town-owned buildings, reading the statement at the beginning of all town board meetings and publishing it on the home page of the town website. McSweeney also suggests relocating the black lives matter flag and flying an “end racism” flag at Town Hall; putting black lives matter lawn signs in front of Town Hall; and installing artwork that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion along Williston Road. the board’s decision, she said.

“We need to revisit the flag (and) bring in what people have learned over the last bunch of months,” McSweeney said.

“Every community in this country has been asking these questions for three years now,” Jensen said, continuing to press for more concrete measures. “Time’s a-wasting. I’d hate to do one more study. There has got to be ways we can start actually making change instead of studying this more.”

McSweeney said the listening circle process would be complete by early fall.

“I don’t think it’s a quick fix,” she said. “I think if we act quickly, we’re going to miss critical pieces. I really think we do need to hear more from the community around how we visualize these values.”

“Have people accepted it? Is that something that we can keep up?”

But before the board makes a decision about the visual display of town values, McSweeney suggested inviting members of the community to “listening circles.” These discussions will help narrow down the options and guide

In a related discussion on July 11, the selectboard also tabled a vote on whether to adopt a “land acknowledgement” statement that would reflect the history of European colonization of what is now the Town of Williston, originally the home of the Abenaki people (see related story, page 1).

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JAZZERCISE CARDIO SCULPT

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VOCAL PERCUSSION & IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP

Ages 13-plus. Saturday, Aug. 12, 1-3 p.m. Instructors: Root 7

You can still register for summer camps. • R.E.C. Camp, for kids entering grades 1-6.

Mondays-Fridays, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. or half days 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. or 12-5:30 p.m.

• L.I.T. Camp, for kids entering grades 7-8. Mondays-Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

• O.U.R. Camps, for kids entering grades 6-8. Mondays-Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

There are still spots available in the following Enrichment Camps this summer: Voltage Soccer Camp, Drawing in Nature Camp, Wicked Cool STEAM Camp, Chess Wizards Camp, Horse Camp and Ninja Science Camps.

SOCCER SHORTS

Ages 3-4. Child/parent program. This program teaches the fundamentals of soccer using a fun and energetic curriculum. Each class is held in a fun and positive environment where children are encouraged to learn and play with a parent and each other.

Instructors: Rec. Staff

KINDERREC SOCCER

Ages 5-6, Coed. This program is designed to teach the fundamentals of the game. Youngsters will be provided with the opportunity to learn, practice and develop their skills. Saturday practices and scrimmages. Parents and volunteers are needed to coach teams.

GRADE 1-2 SOCCER (COED)

This league provides the opportunity for youngsters to learn the game, improve their skills, and enjoy playing. The program meets twice a week — a weekday practice and Saturday games. Parents and volunteers are needed to coach teams.

GRADE 3-5 SOCCER

Separate boys’ and girls’ leagues are offered if numbers allow. The program meets twice a week — a weekday practice and Saturday games. Teams will have the opportunity to play other rec department teams. Parents and volunteers are needed to coach teams.

Hey Woodski!

What is optimal nutrition for pre- and post-workout for recovery and strength gains?

Gainer Gabe age 14 (male, hockey)

If you’re doing all of these good things, only then think about optimizing your nutrition around your workouts. This includes:

1. Focus on a balance of protein and carbohydrates (fats are less helpful pre- and post-workout).

Dear Gainer Gabe,

Wayne Gretzky, one of the greatest hockey players ever, said: “You can’t get anywhere without the basics. You can’t go on to do great things, unless you master the fundamentals.”

So with that in mind, write down the last three meals that you’ve eaten.

Are they balanced with carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats? Are you eating a wide variety of vegetables and fruits over the course of a day? Are you avoiding a lot of prepackaged meals and snacks?

If the answer to any one of these questions is no (or if you’re not sure), then focus here before worrying about pre-and post-workout nutrition. Sure, this may sound boring or hard. But it doesn’t have to be.

Gamify the fundamentals by celebrating every small nutrition win. Give yourself a high-five every time! Share your healthy habits with your coaches, friends and family. Embrace every bit of positive encouragement you receive.

2. Stay hydrated. Drink water throughout the day, sip water in the hour leading up to exercise. And after exercise, drink water to replace fluids lost through sweat.

3. Refuel within 30-60 minutes after a workout when possible. This is when your body absorbs the most nutrients.

4. Most importantly, skip the supplements and powders. Stick to whole foods.

The best players in the world will tell you that focusing on the fundamentals day in and day out helped them become better athletes. You can do the same!

Steve Fuchs is a health coach at Steve Fuchs Health Coaching. Go to www. vermonthealthcoach.com to anonymously ask a question about things that affect your athletic performance, such as performance anxiety, workload balance, nutrition, willpower and procrastination. The advice offered in this column is not intended to replace professional medical advice. It is advised that you talk to your doctor before making any changes in your diet, exercise or lifestyle choices.

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