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Why stop now? Commuters struggle to adjust to new four-way stop By Jason Starr Observer staff
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Drivers are adjusting to the new four-way stop sign where North Williston Road intersects with Mountain View and Governor Chittenden roads.
“Untenable” … “ridiculous” … “insane” These are a few of the terms that annoyed drivers used to describe the new four-way stop sign at the intersection of Mountain View Road and North Williston Road in the days after it was installed Sept. 24.
The intersection was formerly a one-way stop for east-west travelers on Mountain View and Governor Chittenden roads. North-South travelers on North Williston Road had been accustomed to breezing unencumbered through the intersection. The new stop signs make it easier for vehicles to make left turns, adding gaps in north-south traffic. But, during morning commuting hours, they have caused bumperto-bumper traffic for about three quarters of a mile on North Williston Road, adding an estimated 15
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CVU contracts with Shelburne Police for officer By Jason Starr Observer staff
The Champlain Valley School District is negotiating the terms of a three-year contract with the Shelburne Police Department to station an armed officer inside Champlain Valley Union High School. The role of CVU’s “school resource officer” will be to provide protection in and around the building and serve as a mentor and educational resource for students, according to a job description principal Adam Bunting developed over the summer. Bunting began lobbying the school board to create the position last spring, after a school shooting in Florida and an alleged attempted school shooting in Fair Haven, Vt. Bunting worked with a school resource officer at his former job as principal of Montpelier High School. Shelburne Police Chief Aaron Noble has not yet advertised the position, but has had informal discussions with interested officers. “There is interest from inside the
‘He will be identifiable as a police officer, but won’t have the full uniform that we are used to seeing on the street.’ –Adam Bunting CVU principal
department, as well as outside the department,” he said. Bunting has stressed the importance of hiring the right person for the job and has outlined a hiring process that includes interviews with a committee of officers, students, community members and school administrators. Finalists would interview with both the principal and police chief, with
each having veto power. School administrators first approached the Hinesburg Police Department about partnering on the position, but could not reach an agreement with the Hinesburg Selectboard. Administrators also had discussions with the Williston Police Department and the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Office. Noble said the position is tricky to manage because it follows the school calendar, rather than that of a typical full-time officer. School officers are also under the direction of two entities, taking orders from principals and the chief of police. “It’s a new position, so it’s a scenario we are working through,” Noble said. The district plans to fund the position at $85,000 annually, according to Chief Operations Officer Jeanne Jensen. The officer will not wear a traditional police uniform at CVU. “We decided that a full uniform would not feel right,” Bunting said. “He will be identifiable as a police see CVU page 2
minutes to commute times. About a dozen complaints were lodged via email and phone to the Town of Williston’s administrative and public works offices in the first three days after the stop signs were installed. One complaint described a near collision where a driver turning northbound from Mountain View was almost hit by a car on North Williston Road that didn’t stop at the new sign. But the main thrust of complaints focuses on traffic backups see STOP page 2
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The steeple atop the Williston Federated Church is removed Wednesday morning after 150 years overlooking Williston village. A new, coppersheathed steeple is set to be placed atop the church Oct. 15.
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from about 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for people driving south on North Williston Road. “My hope is there is enough public outcry that the signs are removed,” a commuter named Southern Gaudreau wrote in an email to town staff. “I can’t be the only person this is impacting.” “Please do not keep these signs up,” commuter Rob Ashton echoed in an email to town staff. “Many of us have no other alternative routes to get to work.” Williston’s assistant to the town manager, Erik Wells, said police presence was increased in the days after the complaints came in, and the Department of Public Works noticed that traffic backups have gotten better since the first week after installation. The Resource Systems Group of Burlington studied the intersection in March along with the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission. In findings presented to the selectboard in May, RSG engineer Cory Mack said the volume of traffic through the intersection
warranted a four-way stop. He predicted that the change would have negative impacts on North Williston Road’s traffic flow. “I think you will see Nor th Williston Road become a less desirable route, but Mountain View will become more desirable,” he told the board, which unanimously approved the change. The four-way stop was one of about six traffic calming elements the board approved for installation this fall. The first element that was installed — rumble strips along the center-line through the winding hollow near Williston Woods Road — was promptly paved over in September after residents complained about noise impacts and reduced safety. Driver complaints about the fourway stop sign, including requests to re-evaluate the reasoning for it, were presented to the selectboard Tuesday. “I would think a timed light would be a better solution,” resident Jason Greiner told town staff in an email. “I realize that comes at a greater cost, but the four-way stop isn’t working. It’s making the situation far worse.”
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officer, but won’t have the full uniform that we are used to seeing on the street.” The Champlain Valley School Board unanimously endorsed the idea at its meeting last week, authorizing administrators to work out details with the Shelburne Police Department and come back to the board for final contract approval this fall. The school officer would spend about 85 percent of his or her time at CVU, with the remaining 15 percent spent at the district’s K-8 schools, Bunting said. “We hope they will be making connections with our sending schools — when needed, when invited — so students get to know whoever this is and build a relationship ahead of time,” he said. Williston Lead Principal Greg Marino, who oversees Allen Brook and Williston Central schools, said in a June interview that he would not be interested in working with the district’s school resource officer. Williston’s schools already have working relationships with the Williston Police and Vermont State Police located in Williston, he said.
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Bunting named Principal of the Year Champlain Valley Union High School Principal Adam Bunting traveled to Washington D.C. last week to celebrate his recent honor of being named Vermont Principal of the Year by the Vermont Principals’ Association. Bunting wrote the following account of his trip. “It was an honor to represent CVU and Vermont in Washington D.C. this week. Of course, as I soon discovered, CVU was already well represented on the staffs of Congressman Peter Welch and Senators Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders with CVU alumni Hans Lynn, Lucas Hilker and Alex Beaton. “The trip was a homecoming of sorts as I grew up in D.C. public schools until the age of 9. Memories of elementary school flooded back as soon as the plane touched down: I hated school! “It wasn’t until moving to Vermont — joining the organized, caring and dedicated Shelburne
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CVU Principal Adam Bunting traveled to Washington D.C. last week to celebrate his recent honor of being named Vermont Principal of the Year by the Vermont Principals’ Association.
Community School — that I relaxed enough to understand that education wasn’t a punishment. We may not recognize it as kids, but we feel functional school systems on a deep level, and functional systems are often reflections of the cultures around
them. “I’m biased, but everywhere I turned made me remember how much I love our small state. Unlike many of my colleagues from around the U.S., I was excited to meet with our representatives. Most of the principals in my group got passing glances from their reps at best; Sen. Leahy spent nearly 30 minutes with me. When I asked him what message he would like me to bring back to CVU students, he walked me to a photo hanging on his wall, one taken by the Senator himself years earlier in China. “The image was of a Tibetan man holding a forbidden picture of the Dalai Lama; the man had posed for the photo and risked imprisonment because, in his words, “the world [needed] to know. “Leahy’s message to me: Help our kids to live with purpose — ultimately nothing brings greater meaning.”
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Chowder champs OBSERVER PHOTO BY AL FREY
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Results from the 2018 Williston Chowder Challenge. Proceeds from the eighth-annual event benefit the Williston Community Food Shelf and the Williston Police Officer’s Association. Traditional category First place — The Essex, Vermont’s Culinary Resort and Spa Second place — Sugarsnap Third place — Williston Central School
Non-traditional category: First place — Chef’s Corner Second place — Williston Central School Third place — Aviation Deli and Fine Foods Municipal Throwdown: Williston Police Officers’ Association Best Display: Williston Police Officers’ Association Kittredge Table Raffle: Randy Forant
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Optimism on North American trade deal I’m very pleased to see leaders in the U.S., Mexico and Canada come to an initial agreement that modernizes the free trade agreement governing these three countries while keeping our trilateral partnership intact. In the Northeastern U.S., the relationship with our neighbors in Canada is a vital part of our economy and culture. Since 1993, Canada has been our fifth-largest source of foreign capital. We’ve seen a boom in travel and tourism with Canadians making 21 million trips to the U.S. and spending $24 billion every year. Additionally, we build things together. About half of all trade with Canada takes place between related companies, building complex, integrated supply
chains in aerospace, information technology, construction materials, food systems and more. These relationships and the trade between countries is essential to Vermont’s economy, which is why I’ve advocated for a continued, though modernized, agreement that includes Canada. So, I appreciate the work done to reach this new agreement. While we work to learn more and fully understand the impact for Vermonters and Vermont businesses, I’m optimistic the updated agreement will have a positive impact in Vermont, particularly for our dairy industry. I look forward to working with my team to further analyze this latest agreement and the impacts for our state. This agreement has a way to go before being implemented, but I believe this is an encouraging step forward. At the state level, I will continue to work to expand and strengthen Vermont’s relationship with our Canadian neighbors as we work together to advance our shared economic interests and common values. Gov. Phil Scott
Lean left, act nationally Like many Vermonters I know,
I’ve been dismayed at the actions of the U.S. Congress since the election of President Trump. Just casting my vote in Vermont, although important and necessary, doesn’t seem like a sufficient way to express my disagreement with the status quo. For the past 18 months, I have been collaborating with Lean Left Vermont, an all-volunteer group founded last year to organize ways for Vermonters to help elect Democrats and Progressives in other states. The group has provided key guidance, information and training to the dozens of us who are supporting candidates around the country. Lean Left notifies us of opportunities for people here to take part in phonebanking, textbanking and postcard-writing on behalf of candidates elsewhere; offers tips on quick and fun ways to do some fundraising for candidates; and organizes canvassing trips to key battleground districts in New Hampshire, New York, Maine and Pennsylvania. We have already assisted candidates for the U.S. House and for state legislatures, helping with voter registration and messaging to get out the vote. I’d urge others who want to see a change in Washington to get in
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Addressing addiction The Richmond/Williston Rotary Club has made addiction its theme topic this year. We have had several speakers come to Rotary meetings to speak about addictions — specifically about the opioid crisis facing this state and country. Opioid overdoses are now the leading cause of death of Americans under the age of 50. We have heard about what it takes for effective preventative actions. The country of Iceland during the 1990s had the worst adolescent addiction rates in all of Europe. Because of actions taken, the country has now reduced adolescent alcohol abuse rates from 42 percent to 7 percent, daily tobacco use from 23 percent to 3 percent and regular cannabis use from 17 percent to 5 percent. It has been proven that prevention efforts are 10 times less costly than intervention efforts, and the
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Health insurance open enrollment upcoming
Open enrollment for health insurance plans in Vermont begins Nov. 1, and Vermont Health Connect plans to launch the 2019 version of its Plan Comparison Tool on Oct. 16. O p e n e n rol l me nt w i l l la st through Dec. 15, a period of six weeks when people with existing insurance can change plans and new applicants can sign up through the state-run marketplace at vermonthealthconnect.gov.
What’s new this year? — Increased financial aid: People receiving subsidies will be eligible for about $1,200 more in premium assistance in 2019 than they received in 2018 because the premiums on Silver-level plans are increasing significantly. Premiums for Silver plans drive federal subsidies; when the premiums for Silver plans increase, subsidies also
increase. Premium subsidies can be used on any level plan, Bronze through Platinum. — Lower cost Bronze, Gold and Platinum plans: Non-Silver premiums are not increasing as much, so subsidized members will find that these plans cost much less than they did in 2018. With the increased subsidies, low-income Vermonters may find that they qualify for at least one zero premium plan. — More plans in the marketplace: Most Vermonters will find 26 options for qualified health plans, including two new Silver plans. Vermonters who are under 30 years old still have the option of choosing a catastrophic plan. — Lower cost silver plans outside the marketplace: Those with incomes too high to qualify for subsidies are not protected from Silver premium increases. They
The tools and timelines are the same as last year, but the potential savings and the importance of taking action is much greater.
can change to a non-Silver plan or call an insurance carrier and enroll directly in a new lower cost Silver plan known as “Reflective Silver.” Ref lective Silver plans cannot be sold through Vermont Health Connect, only direct from a carrier. In past years, most Vermonters chose Si lve r plans. T hat
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What’s the same? — Same schedule: Open Enrollment runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15, just like last year. Vermonters who sign up or request a new plan will have a start date of Jan. 1. — Same channels: Vermonters can enroll or change plans online, by phone or with one of 200 in-person assisters located across the state. — Financial help: Most applicants qualify for subsidies that lower their monthly premium and/ or out-of-pocket costs. Income limits depend on household size, ranging from nearly $50,000 for an individual to $100,000 for a
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days, 11 a.m.–noon. Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited for an informal playtime following our Preschool Music program. For children up to age 5. Food for Thought Teen Library Volunteers: Thursday, Oct. 4, 4-5 p.m. Pizza, discussion and library projects for teens. Come help plan an escape room. This is a community service opportunity. Grades 7-12. New members welcome. Fall Story Time: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. (except Tuesday, Oct. 9 — library closed until 2 p.m.) Includes a simple craft activity. Oct. 16: Owl Stories; Oct. 23: Dragon Tales. Preschool Yoga with Danielle: Friday, Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m. Simple yoga poses, stories and songs for children up to age 5 and their caregivers.
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THE FUTURE IS NOW Saturday, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m. The technologies of sci-fi movies are already here. Learn about technologies that could soon be everywhere and others in development. Dr. Steven Shepard specializes in international issues in technology strategy, with an emphasis on the implications of technological change. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Programs for Adults COOK THE BOOK Wednesday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. Foodies, join our monthly cooking program. A selected cookbook remains in the library for you to photocopy a recipe of choice. Prepare the dish and bring the recipe to the next month’s potluck meeting. This month: “Cooking with Shelburne Farms” by Melissa Pasanen and Rick Gencarelli. MAH JONGG Wednesday, Oct. 10, 1-3:30 p.m. Learn how to play, revisit or just enjoy Mahjongg. Come alone or bring a friend and play with members
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email zoe@dismasofvt.org. VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL — This three-day celebration of the many cultures that comprise our community is seeking volunteers, Nov. 30-Dec. 2, to help set up, sell entrance tickets, staff craft booths and do various other tasks. Flexible scheduling between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Contact April Werner at 863-
6713 or email lapril@vpal.us.org. CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT — The Milton Family Community Center needs volunteers on Saturday, Oct. 6 for an open house and first-ever Corn Hole Tournament. Help is needed for tournament registration, score-keeping and rule reinforcement. Volunteers are also needed at the food table. Contact Vikki Patterson at 893-1457 or
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CURRENT EVENTS CONVERSATION Wednesday, Oct. 17, 10:30 a.m.noon. Gather with others interested in informal discussion on current newsworthy topics. MOVIE Wednesday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m. New release documentary. Filmmaker Morgan Neville examines the life and legacy of Fred Rogers, the beloved host of the popular children’s TV show “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” Snack provided. Rated PG 13, (94 minutes). TECH TUTOR Friday, Oct. 19, 4-6 p.m. Stop by anytime during tech hours for one-on-one technology help from a teen. Guarantee a time by making a 30-minute appointment at 878-4918.
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SPORTS
CVU golfers grab NVAC title at Williston course By Lauren Read
Observer sports correspondent
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NVAC medalist CVU’s Nate Godbout makes a short par putt during last Thursday’s tournament round.
The Champlain Valley Union High School boys golf team captured the Northern Vermont Athletic Conference Championship last Thursday at the Williston Country Club.
Nate Godbout finished with a score of 73 to earn medalist honors and pace the Redhawks effort. Ben Gramling had the next lowest score for CVU with a 75, Andrew Wilkinson had an 82 and Evan Forrest rounded out the top finishers with an 89. Champlain Valley was scheduled
to travel to the Equinox Country Club in Manchester this Wednesday for the Division I qualifier as the team looks to claim a spot in the D-I state championship on Oct. 10.
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CVU’s Alex Leonard tees off on the first hole at the NVAC golf tournament held last Thursday.
GIRLS SOCCER Champlain Valley 3, South Burlington 0: Sara Kelley struck early as host Champlain Valley blanked South Burlington on Saturday. Kelley tallied in the 12th minute to open the scoring for the Redhawks, then added a second goal
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Josie Pecor leaps to get her foot to the ball during the Redhawks’ game vs. the Essex Hornets in Hinesburg on Sept. 27..
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SPORTS to double the lead. Josie Pecor also scored for CVU, which improved to 8-0 with the win. Olivia Zubarik added two assists. Maryn Askew made four saves to earn the shutout for CVU. Mercedes Rozzi stopped nine shots in goal for South Burlington, which fell to 5-3. BOYS SOCCER Champlain Valley 4, South Burlington 0: Champlain Valley scored three goals in the first half to pull away from visiting South Burlington on Friday. Jack Sinopli, Nick Durieux and Chase Mitchell all scored in the first half for the Redhawks (5-0-2) before James Schmidt tallied in the second half to seal the win. Aidan Johnson made six saves to earn
the shutout. B e n C a p a n o s t o p p e d fo u r shots for the Wolves, who fell to 6-2-1.
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CVU’s Aiden Johnson makes a leaping save during the ‘Hawks game vs. the South Burlington Wolves on Sept. 27 in Hinesburg.
FOOTBALL Burlington-South Burlington 35, Champlain Valley 13: Manny Dodson gained 130 yards on the ground and ran for two touchdowns to pace Burlington-South Burlington in a win over Champlain Valley on Saturday. Duncan MacDonald, who threw for 108 yards and two touchdowns, opened the scoring with a 16-yard TD pass to Chance O’Connor. Nico Strempek added to the lead with a 10-yard score. Dodson then added two touchdown runs, one from 50 yards out and another from 40 yards, to put the game out of reach. MacDonald see FOOTBALL page 14
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Eric Pockette looks for daylight during CVU’s game vs. Burlington-South Burlington on Saturday in Hinesburg.
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CVU’s Alex Murray tips the ball away from the Burlington-South Burlington receiver during its contest on Saturday in Hinesburg.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL Champlain Valley 3, South Burlington 0: The Champlain Valley boys volleyball continued its winning ways on Friday, topping South Burlington to stay undefeated. The Redhawks beat South Burlington 25-8, 25-17 and 25-15 to capture the straight set win and move to 7-0. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Champlain Valley 3, Harwood 0: The Champlain Valley girls volleyball team stayed undefeated with a 3-0 win over Harwood on Monday afternoon.
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Armadillos complete undefeated season with walkoff title win On a beautiful day for baseball, the Middlebury Woodchucks and the Williston Armadillos squared off Sept. 23 at Montpelier Rec Field for a rematch of last season’s Vermont Senior Baseball League championship game. The game paired the league’s top two seeds for the first time since 2008, and it lived up to the billing. The well-played, back-and-forth game culminated with Williston prevailing in a walk-off victory. Middlebury took the early lead, plating two runs on four straight singles in the second inning. Williston starter and ace Ken Freeman quickly settled down, however, getting the last two batters of the inning to start a streak of 16 straight batters retired. Meanwhile, the Armadillos got runners on base every inning, but were unable to score, stranding eight runners on base over the first five innings. In the sixth inning, they finally broke through. With one runner on and two outs, Jason LeFebvre hit a towering home run to left-center field to tie the game at two. The Armadillos struck again in the bottom of the eighth, mounting a two-out rally
and pushing a run across on Dann Van Der Vliet’s infield single to take their first lead of the game, 3-2. In the top of the ninth, Middlebury scored twice to make it 4-3 heading into the bottom of the ninth. The Armadillos quickly struck back. Dan Peck led off the inning with a double to right-center, and Mat Robinson drove the first pitch he saw into right field to plate the tying run, sending the game to extra innings. Reid Crosby relieved Ken Freeman in the 10th and after retiring the Woodchucks 1-2-3 in the top of the inning, he led off the bottom of the 10th with a double. One batter later, Todd Johnson ripped a base hit just inside the line over third base, and Crosby raced home with the winning run. With the victory, the Armadillos claimed their fourth league title, having previously won in 2007, 2012 and 2013. They also became the first regular season champion to win the playoff title since 2009 and, at 17-0, the first undefeated league champion since 2008.
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Property transfers June 11 - Adam Sicard sold 89 Chelsea Place to Hannah Carpenter for $300,000.
June 6 - Thomas Heppner sold 266 Isham Circle to Heppner & Shwartz Heppner Family Trust for $366,730.
June 28 - Nicholas Yardly sold 593 Oak Knoll Rd. to Evan Morrison for $362,000.
June 29 - The Snyder Taft Corners, LLC sold 81 Holland Lane Unit C7 - 4 to Alexandra Donaldson for $309,435.
June 26 - Chesbrough Properties, LLC sold 683 S. Brownell Rd. to Cameran Morway for $401,000.
July 7 - The Snyder Taft Corners, LLC sold 81 Holland Lane Unite C7-9 to Patrick Kennedy for $306,170.
June 26 - Crane Williams sold 210 Stonehill Rd. to Ken Ladd for $199,500.
June 29 - George Barrett sold 281 Zephyr Rd. to Scott Miller for $391,000.
June 28 - Yvonne Shover sold 108 Marions Way Unit F to Gerald Conlon for $260,000.
July 6 - Andrew Erb sold 58 Rita Rd. to Jason Hutchins for
June 29 - Margaret Ritter sold 78 Shirley Circle to Gordon Holloway for $172,000.
$253,750. June 29 - Andrea Leadbetter sold 23 Abbey Rd. to Tranh Nguyen for $272,500. July 6 - Global Foundries U.S. 2 LLC sold 700 Mountain View Rd. to Adam Real Properties, LLC for $350,000. July 10 - Kemit and Diane LaClair Revocable Trust sold 5418 St. George Rd. to Matthew Ketcham for $195,000.
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272 Eastview Circle to Susan A. Knapp of the Susan A. Knapp Trust for $258,000. July 13 - Rene Thibault sold 190 Martel Lane to Green Tree Servicing LLC for $110,880.
July 10 - Allen Brook Development, Inc. sold 1454 Mountain View Rd. to Peter Shapiro for $355,000.
July 12 - Cathy Michaels sold 556 Wildflower Circle to Robert Bolduc for $524,000.
July 9 - Northridge - Williston, LLC sold 749 Metcalf Drive to Gavin McCormick for $420,000.
July 12 - John Dwyer sold 157 Bittersweet Circle to Deborah Zwearcan for $355,000.
July 6 - Lake View Farm, Inc sold Lot 2, Lake View Farm Subdivisions, Oak Hill Rd. to Thomas Walsh for $188,000.
July 9 - Barbara Buhman sold 181 Desarno Drive to Kyle Houghton for $651,500.
July 13 - Susan Lawlor sold 1246-1250 Sunset Hill Rd. to John Wax for $600,000.
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June 29 - Talbot Standley Living Trust sold 50 Wild Ginger Lane to Edward Solomon for $480,000.
July 13 - The Snyder Taft Corners, LLC sold 81 Holland Lane Unit 1 to Brian Reak for $325,250.
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June 29 - George Weber sold 305 N. Williston Rd. to Frederick Spencer for $305,000. July 2 - Louis Simmons sold 55 Turtle Pond Rd. to Kyle Sala for $496,000.
120 Southview Lane to Graham Tidman for $225,000.
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July 2 - 90 Madison Drive, LLC sold 90 Madison Drive to Ronald Bomer for $345,000.
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Dear John, If an irresistible urge to move your legs has you kicking in your sleep, then chances are pretty good you have restless leg syndrome (RLS), a condition that affects 7 to 10 percent of Americans. Here’s what you should know. RLS, also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a nervous system problem that causes uncomfortable sensations (often described
as a creepy-crawly feeling, tingling, itching, throbbing, pulling or aching) and an irresistible urge to move one or both legs while you’re sitting or lying down, and the symptoms usually get worse with age. It typically happens in the evenings or nights while resting. Moving eases the unpleasant feeling temporarily. While RLS is not a life-threatening condition, the main problem, other than it being uncomfortable and annoying, is that it disrupts sleep, leading to daytime drowsiness, difficulty concentrating and even depression. What exactly causes RLS is not known, but researchers suspect it could be linked to several things including iron deficiency, an imbalance of the brain chemical do-
pamine, and genetics — about 60 percent of people with RLS have a family member with the condition. TREATMENT OPTIONS While there’s no cure for RLS, there are things you can do to alleviate the symptoms. Depending on the severity of your case, some people turn to RLS medications like gabapentin enacarbil (Horizant), an anticonvulsant, and dopamine agonists ropinirole (Requip), rotigotine (Neupro) and pramipexole (Mirapex). But be aware that these drugs have side effects including nausea, lightheadedness, fatigue and insomnia. And, while these medications can provide short-term relief, they can also make symptoms worse in many people who use them long term. So before turning to medication, you should consider some of the following natural RLS treatments first, which are very effective for most people. Check your iron levels. Iron deficiency is believed to be one of the major contributors to RLS, so make an appointment with your doctor and get a blood test to check for this. If you test positive for iron
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What’s Cooking? By Cristina Clarimon-Alinder
Thai curry noodle soup This week, I posted a photo on Facebook of the first deep red maple leaf on my driveway. I was on notice: The cold weather is on its way and steps must be taken to transition to a different diet better suited to the season. Here is a very simple and tasty soup that you can prepare with very few ingredients. It is full of flavor, sweet and slightly hot with both soft and crispy elements. It is a fantastic combination of familiar tastes and, perhaps, other more exotic ones such as the Thai basil or the deliciously fragrant curry. Try this soup as the view outside your window changes from sunny days to clouds and rain, and your tummy will remain happy and warm. Ingredients 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes ½ packet thin rice noodles 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1 can light coconut milk 4 cups chicken stock, homemade or store bought 2 tablespoons red Thai curry paste 3 chicken thighs, thinly sliced 4 green onions, thinly sliced ½ sweet red pepper, thinly sliced Handful Thai basil, chopped (can be swapped with cilantro) 1 lime, cut into wedges Directions Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cubed sweet potatoes and boil until barely tender, about five minutes. Remove the sweet potatoes with a sieve or slotted spoon, rinse with cold water and set aside. Add the noodles to the boiling water that remains in the pot, and cook until al dente. Do not let the noodles overcook. Drain and rinse with cold water to avoid clumping. Set aside in a bowl. Pan fry the chicken thighs with 1 Tbsp of sesame oil on low heat until tender, and chop or slice into bite size pieces. Set aside. Then, in a medium-sized soup pot, combine the coconut milk, chicken stock and curry paste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer. Add the sweet red pepper, cooked sweet potatoes, chicken and noodles and allow all ingredients to heat through. Serve the soup garnished with green onions, basil or cilantro and a lime wedge. Cristina Clarimon-Alinder moved to Williston in 2016. She is originally from Madrid, Spain. She enjoys gardening, cooking and watching classic movies. For more of her writings, visit nectarnc.com.
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Pursue your travel passions Ask nearly any person about his or her dream trip and watch a smile appear as the perfect personal excursion is described. Now, ask why the trip has yet to happen, and time and money will be the likely culprits. The misconceived notions that may be holding you back from traveling can feel especially exacerbated during busy seasons when travel costs rise and coordinating vacation schedules with coworkers becomes a challenge. Carving out time and saving funds to make t ravel possible, even during the busiest travel seasons, can be a challenge. Lee Abbamonte, the youngest person to travel to every country in the world plus the North and South Poles, and Bank of America recommend these tips
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Book based on your interests O ne of t he easiest ways to make time for travel is to book based on your likes and hobbies. When you plan a trip around your passions, it helps you prioritize the experience over the cost. “When I worked in finance, I noticed a lot of my colleagues made excu ses about why they couldn’t travel,” Abbamonte said. “I’ve found that booking travel based on your personal interests can help you stay motivated to follow through actually taking the trip. For example, I love watching and playing sports, so I often use that as a reason to travel to various countries.” One area you might be passionate
about is food. In fact, 23 percent of Americans say they have planned a trip around a culinary experience, according to a Bank of America survey. Local cuisine also offers a unique glimpse into a culture. “I love attending local food festivals and cultural celebrations,” Abbamonte said. “Just one day at a food or wine festival can give you a great understanding of an area’s culture and people, which is quite literally great ‘food for thought.’”
Have a credit card rewards strategy Earning points through travel spending is especially popular today. In fact, 65 percent of Americans have a rewards credit card, according to the same Bank of America survey. Yet when it comes time to reap a card’s rewards, 55 percent admit they don’t have a strategy to maximize points. Abbamonte recommends using a credit card that rewards all your purchases and offers extra points
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where you spend most. “Since traveling and eating out are easily my top two expenses, the Premium Rewards credit card from Bank of America works perfectly for my lifestyle,” Abbamonte said. “I earn two points for every dollar I spend on travel and dining – which works out great to maximize my rewards earnings, plus I earn 1 1/2 points on all of my other purchases.” For example, think of it this way: Every time you use your card, you are earning points for your next
trip. Even your morning coffee can help you earn points toward a plane ticket.
Have a plan but be flexible To get the most out of your travel experience, make a general plan for what you want to do. However, be sure to leave time for exploring charming side streets and unexpected surprises. You never know what will catch your eye once you arrive.
“I often visit multiple countries in one trip,” Abbamonte said. “While I usually know where I want to travel, I don’t always buy my flights between countries beforehand. You may want to adjust how you planned to allocate your time once you’re on a trip. Maybe you fall in love with a bed and breakfast, and just can’t part ways to catch your flight out of town. Travel shouldn’t be a mad dash from destination to destination. It’s a time to truly live your best life in a new place.”
Maximize financial rewards Some financial institutions offer banking rewards programs that can help you earn bonus points on your credit card rewards. Sometimes all it takes is a quick search to find out what benefits are waiting for you as a loyal customer. “If you qualify for a banking rewards program, you can really max out on your credit card rewards,” Abbamonte said. “For example, Bank of America Preferred Re-
wards clients receive up to a 75 percent bonus on their credit card rewards – which means you could earn up to 3 1/2 points per dollar on travel and dining purchases with the Premium Rewards credit card.” To maximize rewards, consider layering your airline, hotel, banking and credit card rewards programs together. Abbamonte, for example, includes his frequent f lier and hotel loyalty program membership information while booking airline travel and hotels, allowing him to earn benefits from other loyalty programs on top of the points he receives with his card. Find more ways to save for travel
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Maximize your rewards An analysis of Bank of America’s over 50 million debit and credit cards during 2017 showed travel and restaurants to be top areas for spending. Using a credit card that rewards you for where you spend the most can help pay for upcoming travel. On average, consumers spent in 2017: $1,771 at restaurants $1,385 on gas $1,347 on airlines $1,050 on hotels
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