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With record turnout, voters lean left By Jason Starr Observer staff

Voters had a lot on their minds when they showed up at the Vermont National Guard Williston Armory to cast ballots in Tuesday’s general election. The election determined the make up of state government and who will represent Williston in the Vermont Legislature. But several voters said they were also eager to respond to the direction the federal government has taken under President Donald Trump. Turnout reached a record high for a mid-term election, accord-

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ing to Williston Town Clerk Deb representing Williston in the state Beckett. Of the town’s 9,394 regis- Legislature. They defeated Retered voters, 5,057 voted, either on publican challenger Joy Limoge, Election Day or earlier through ab- who garnered 1,980 votes, and sentee ballots. That rivaled turnout independent Kathleen Orion who for the 2016 presidential election tallied 817. Macaig had 2,802 votes (5,709) and far surpassed turnout and McCullough 2,951. The pair will be a part of a for the last mid-term election in Legislature that 2014 (3,158). “This is the first time I’ve ever e x p a n d e d i t s voted in a midterm, but with what’s D e m o c r a t i c / going on with the country, with one Progressive maparty in complete control, I felt it is jo r it y b e yo n d important that there is a check, es- the reach of Gov. pecially with the president,” Brian Phil Scott’s veto Yates said after casting his ballot. authority. Scott, To that end, Williston voted a R e p u b l i c a n , overwhelmingly to return Indepen- won re-election dent Bernie Sanders (3,380 votes) s t a t e w id e ove r to the U.S. Senate and Democrat Democratic challenger Christine Peter Welch (3,552 votes) to the Hallquist. Williston voters supU.S. House of Representatives. ported Scott over Hallquist by a Welch will be part of a newly tally of 3,092 to 1,788. Macaig expects the threat of a Democratic-controlled House, while the U.S. Senate remained in veto override will lead to more policy compromises between the Republican control. “I vote in every election, but governor and Legislature. “It certainly will shift the discuswe are very displeased with the current administration, and we are sion with the governor … and make doing everything we can to help everyone think a little harder about bring (it) down,” said voter Tamara their position,” he said. McCullough accused Scott of Devereux. She and her wife, Season, moved abusing his veto power over the to Williston from North Carolina past two years but noted that Demin 2016 and have also taken the ocratic and Progressive legislators see VOTeRs pAge 2 time to educate themselves on state politics. “There are extra parties here,” Season Devereux said. “It’s a little challenging to suss out exactly what’s going on. There is a lot to choose from.” For voter Phil Daniels, the direction of the federal government under President Trump was not a motivational factor. “I come out because it’s my duty and we all have to,” he said. “It’s an important part of our democracy. I vote on local issues, and when it’s a national (election), I vote on that, but I don’t conflate the two.” Locally, Democratic incumbents Terry Macaig and Jim McCullough were chosen to continue Caption.

Vermont House vote tallies Jim McCullough: 2,951 Terry Macaig: 2,802 Joy Limoge: 1,980 Kathleen Orion: 817

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are not guaranteed to be unified on every issue. “Just because people have a D or a P next to their name hasn’t proven they will vote one way or another, so it’s still not a given that the legislative branch can be a supermajority or a runaway train,” said McCullough. Macaig congratulated Limoge on running “an issues-oriented campaign.” The two serve together on the Williston Selectboard. “That is nice to have, especially in this town, where we respect each other,” he said. The upcoming two-year term will be a sixth for Macaig and a ninth for McCullough. “I am humbled and honored that Williston has continued to place their faith in my legislative judgment,” said McCullough. Williston voters joined the rest of Chittenden County in returning all six incumbents to the Vermont Senate — a cohort of Democrats and Progressives that includes Williston residents Debbie In-

gram and Ginny Lyons. Lyons was the second-highest vote-getter in the county behind Burlington’s Tim Ashe. Ingram received the third-highest vote total countywide. Michael Sirotkin, Phil Baruth and Chris Pearson fill out the Chittenden Senate contingent. Tuesday’s general election was the fi rst held in the armory since 2014, when Williston had about 1,200 fewer voters. The space handled the crowds well, but parking was tight, and traffic was occasionally snarled along Route 2 as cars cued up in the lot waiting for spaces. Meanwhile, National Guard employees went about their regular work days in the building. “I think it’s great,” said Staff Sgt. Brenton Whicher. “People drive by and see the sign but they don’t generally know what goes on here. Today they get to come in and see what’s going on.” The armory is used as a troop command headquarters and for combat engineer offices. When it is not hosting an election, the main floor is used as a space to repair vehicles and equipment, Whicher said.

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Williston voters cast their ballots on election day 2018 at WIlliston’s Armory.

Town chooses bridge replacement plan Project would add bike/ped connection to South Burlington By Jason Starr Observer staff

Since a culvert that allowed the Muddy Brook to flow under Marshall Avenue at the Williston-South Burlington town line gave way in 2017, engineers have been studying the most cost-effective long-term replacement options. A 150-foot temporary bridge on rent from the Vermont Department of Transportation has spanned the brook for the past year. Last month, the Williston Selectboard followed a recommendation from Jon Olin of Hoyle Tanner consulting engineers and endorsed a $2 million concrete arch to take the road over the brook, as well as a road configuration that adds a bike/ pedestrian connection between the two municipalities. The road turns into Kimball Avenue on the South Burlington side of the brook. South Burlington Deputy Public Works Director Tom DiPietro said he plans to recommend the city council endorse the same plan, allowing for

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The bridge over Muddy Brook connecting Williston with South Burlington is on loan from the Vtrans after a culvert failure in 2017. Williston and South Burlington oﬃcials are planning a permanent replacement that would add a cycling and pedestrian connection across the brook.

final design, permitting and grant applications to proceed. Construction would not begin until at least 2021, said Olin, who led the options study. The new culvert, a 32-foot-wide precast arch, will be a 100-year solution, Olin said. It will have double the diameter of the old culvert and be able to handle higher stream velocities during heavy rains and runoff. While the failure of the culvert,

built in 1970, was unexpected, it creates an opportunity to extend into Williston the rec path that currently dead-ends before the brook crossing in South Burlington. “We are just trying to get it across Muddy Brook, which has been a barrier for that path for a long time,” Olin said. A new 10-foot rec path is planned to come over the brook on the south see BRIDge pAge 3

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Observer staﬀ report Sunthoshini Premsan kar of Williston, a student at Champlain Valley Union High School, was selected as this year’s winner of the U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize — a prestigious youth award for water-related science projects. Premsankar completed a project titled “Neutralization of Pharmaceutical Pollution in Lake Champlain” under the direction of teacher Sarah Strack. She was sponsored for the prize by the Green Mountain Water Environment Association. Earlier this year, Premsankar represented Vermont at the national fi nals at the University of OBSERVER COURTESY PHOTO North Carolina, where she was one of 57 students from 47 states Sunthoshini Premsankar of Williston and Puerto Rico competing for was awarded the U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize for her study, $10,000 and a trip to Stokholm, “Neutralization of Pharmaceutical Sweden, for an inter national Pollution in Lake Champlain.” She represented competition. Vermont in the The Stockholm Junior Water national finals Prize aims to increase students’ earlier this year.

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CLiF’s ‘Year of the Book’ Building literacy in underserved areas of Vermont “You mean I get to keep it?” one little boy at Winooski’s JFK Elementary School asked. He got to pick the first of 10 brand new books he will choose — and yes, keep — during this school year as part of the Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF)’s Year of the Book program. Books aren’t all he’ll get this year. The CLiF Year of the Book is a $25,000 literacy programming grant that provides author visits, workshops, family literacy events, mini-grants for

classrooms, new books for the school and local public library, plus ten new books for each child to choose. The Year of the Book is designed to build a culture of literacy within communities with high percentages of low-income students and students underperforming in reading and writing assessments. The Year of the Book was awarded to five elementary schools in Vermont (plus five in New Hampshire) for this school year, including JFK Elementary School in Winooski and schools in Castleton, Eden, Derby Line and Morrisville.

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CLiF executive director Duncan McDougall tells a story to JFK Elementary School students in Winooski earlier this school year during CLiF’s ‘Year of the Book’ kickoff event.

That same little boy who was excited to take home a new book after CLiF’s f irst stor ytelling and giveaway got to go to the Clem mons Far m in Charlot te recently on a field trip funded by the Year of the Book grant. The grant supports hands-on learning to connect what students learn in the classroom to the outside world. He will also get to learn from authors, illustrators and poets, such as Tracey Campbell Pearson and Rajnii Eddins, and participate in workshops on poetry and telling family histories with Ted Scheu and Natalie Kinsey-War nock. These are just a few of the 64 Vermont and New Hampshire authors, illustrators, poets and storytellers CLiF works with to inspire kids to love reading and writing. The Year of the Book is one of the Children’s Literacy Foundation’s eight literacy programs. Other programs include At-Risk Children, Rural Libraries, Summer Readers, Children of Prison Inmates, Community Building, Momentum and Revive. All of CLiF’s programs involve a Vermont or New Hampshire author/ illustrator or storyteller sharing stories to get kids excited about

reading and writing, and a book giveaway where kids get to choose their own new books. For many of the kids CLiF serves, this is the first chance they’ve ever had to pick out a new book of their own. We also bring stories and new books to places where kids spend time, from public libraries to homeless shelters, childcare centers to afterschool programs. This past summer, our Summer Readers program brought storytelling and two new books to 10,829 kids! That’s 21,658 new books those kids got to take home. We visited communities all over Vermont and New Hampshire,

including Hinesburg, Burlington, Essex, Winooski and many more. Our At-Risk Children program is also bringing stories and new books to the Burlington area this fall. Two of the ten Vermont and New Hampshire organizations awarded the grant for this fall are the Burlington School District’s Early Education Program and the Burlington Housing Authority. In addition to storytelling, two new books for each child to choose, and a new onsite library, this program also offers a parent seminar, during which CLiF presee YEAR page 17

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In the final weeks of the election cycle, supporters of the Vermont State College System and early education proponents made their pitch for additional funding in a challenging fiscal environment. Their ideas are constructive and their tone civil, and they’re making a good faith effort to add to the policy conversation. My predecessor also weighed in to rehash last year’s debates. As a former superintendent, I have spent years explaining Vermont’s education fi nance system. I began my career in educational leadership with the advent of Act 60. Nearly 20 years later, in my last year as a superintendent, Act 46 became law. Throughout the years, I have navigated Montpelier’s frequent tinkering with the system, and how we pay for it. I believe we are now at a point where we need more comprehensive action. We have an education spending problem (highest in the country in per pupil expenditures and special education expenditures), and according to almost every Vermonter

I have met, property taxes are way too high. At the same time, we have no trouble inventing new education policy initiatives which, when taken together, have caused a certain amount of “initiative fatigue” across the system — our outcomes are good but are not proportional to how much we spend, and there is persistent inequality between our schools. Vermont’s underlying social and economic indicators are also worrisome. For example, according to the Department of Health, there were more deaths than births last year — the lowest birth rate since the Civil War. Many employers (including school districts) are facing skilled labor shortages. And, as our workforce shrinks, the costs of government are simultaneously increasing, and the state must pay off decades of underfunded pension obligations for retired public employees. These realities became front and center recently when the Moody’s rating agency downgraded Vermont’s bond rating due in large part to the pension liabilities and our demographic challenges. Even absent these demographic

and economic challenges, we would still be facing major transformational challenges in Vermont’s education system. Education, like all other aspects of society, is going through significant changes because of technology. Technology allows us to create a more personalized and relevant learning system for students, and the content of what can be taught in our schools is expanding rapidly. It is truly an exciting time to be a student. Technology also places our schools in a much more global, interconnected context. The need to maintain schools as the foundation of our democracy, supporting student development and the common good, requires that we expand our horizons beyond the current limitations of local classrooms, school buildings and districts. To finance education in this context will require a comprehensive systems approach. I suspect tinkering with the current system will not be sufficient, and I suspect denying we have a spending problem, although politically expedient, will only further drive costs up see gUesT COLUMN pAge 7

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, at Williston Federated Church we know we have much for which to be thankful. We are grateful for the wonderful Williston community of which we are a part. We are grateful for our gleaming new steeple and for the continuing support of this community that made it possible. And we are thankful to be part of a community that honors and respects people of all faiths. Our prayers are with the victims and families affected by the senseless shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh last month and those affected by racially motivated shootings elsewhere. At Williston Federated Church, we stand with all who oppose bigotry and hatred. And we pray that God’s spirit of peace will prevail over violence and evil. Paul Eyer Pastor Williston Federated Church

Williston’s walkway for veterans I was pleased to read our town clerk and treasurer, Deb Beckett, received the Vermont Treasurer of the Year award (“Surprise award for Town Treasurer” Sept. 27). It

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with no corresponding benefit to our students. Likewise, suggesting the work of Act 46, or the work we are about to start on restructuring our special education system under Act 173, will achieve the necessary outcomes in time to avoid the oncoming demographic crisis is shortsighted and irresponsible. It’s time for clear vision and a smart plan of action. Gov. Scott has proposed that we transform a good, but increasingly expensive and unequal, education system into the very best in the country. He has asked us to put this work within the larger context of the state’s growing social and economic needs. In a knowledge-based economy, having a “cradle-to-career” education system is essential for making our education system both more relevant for students and more efficient for taxpayers. Education finance is a means to this end, not an end itself. As I travel around the state, I am increasingly optimistic. We have the capacity, talent and ingenuity to transform our education system into the very best in the nation. To do so, we will need to move past the education politics of the past and get to work. Daniel French is Vermont’s secretary of education.

is well-deserved. This reminded me of when she was a member of our national guard and was deployed to Kuwait and Iraq. It was later that the Veterans Walkway was created between the two town office buildings. I was pleased to see the names on the bricks of those who served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan — and Deb’s name also. The Veterans Walkway was created as a Girl Scout Award Project in 2016 by Katherine Mathon to honor our veterans in all branches of service by working with Williston Post 45 of the American Legion. Each year, there are two or three bricks added to the walkway. I became interested in the project as my family cont r ibuted bricks for a similar walkway at the Bristol Park in Bristol, Vt. Our dad and his four brothers were all in the Army, Navy and Marines during WWII. My Dad was patriotic, and so am I, especially since we have had three grandsons in the military. I urge anyone who has not seen the wal k way here in tow n to visit it. If you would like to donate a brick in honor of a family member(s), you can get more details by calling Deb Beckett at 878-5121, or email her at dbeckett@willistonvt.org. And remember, Veteran’s Day is Nov. 11. Ginger Isham Williston

Capping the steeple project On behalf of the Williston Federated Church, I wish to thank the community for its support of the project to rebuild our steeple. It

would not have happened without that support. As the finishing touches are being put on the steeple, we invite the community to attend our service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 when we will thank all of those who have contributed and dedicate the new steeple. We also invite you to attend the Old Brick Church Music series on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m., which is our fi nal fundraiser. The musician is the Christine Malcom Band. Malcolm is a mom and singer-writer-musician living in Elmore, Vt. Her debut recording, “Crickets, Coyotes and the Big Yellow Moon,” is a collection of songs about small towns, big hearts, broken dreams and the endurance of hope and love. All roads are dirt, and they all lead back home. Malcolm’s music is a blend of modern folk, country, rock and blues. I hope to see you at either of the events, and thank you again. Tony Lamb Williston Federated Church Trustee

those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations …” Our veterans have given us a gift that will keep on giving each day as we as a nation are provided the opportunity to grow and flourish in all aspects of life. To many around the world, we are the guiding light of hope. So, I ask, why is it that we celebrate our veterans just one day a year? Challenge yourself to acknowl-

edge the sacrifices of our armed forces not only on the 100th anniversary of WWI, but every day in November. Let’s make November Veteran’s Appreciation Month! At the VA, we treat every day as if it were Veterans Day because that is what our veterans have earned and deserve. I know that we are all grateful for those who laid their lives on the line for us, so let’s all take the time to thank them. Brett Rusch VA Medical Center director White River Junction see LeTTeRs pAge 22

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Fine Dining at Area Restaurants, Thanksgiving Celebration and December Holiday Celebration are offered to area communities by Age Well. Advanced registration is required. Contact Pat Long at Age Well at 557-5484 for more information. 50+ STRENGTH TRAINING The class uses a variety of workout aids including chairs, weighted balls, floor ladder and bench step to keep it fun. Program at Federated Church. Instructor: Toni Kunker. Ages 50-plus, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Two dollars per class; register at fi rst class. 50-PLUS GENTLE/SEATED YOGA Join in the fun, whether standing or seated, or a combination of both. Poses are safely demonstrated with a variety of modifications. Program at Federated Church. Instructor: Toni Kunker. Ages 50-plus, Fridays, 10:15-11:15

a.m. Two dollars per class; register at fi rst class. 50+ GOLDEN GROOVES The structure is easy to follow and welcomes any ability level as the moves can be done with higher or lower intensity. Program at Federated Church. Instructor: Toni Kunker. Ages 50-plus, Mondays, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Two dollars per class; register at fi rst class.

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Ages 18-plus, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6:30-8:00 p.m. $10 residents/$15 nonresidents. AHA HEARTSAVER CPR/AED This course is designed for those with little or no medical training, as well as those seeking re-certification who want to be prepared for a cardiac emergency. Successful completion receives two-year certification. Instructor is Williston firefighter David Auriemma. Ages 18-plus, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 8:30-11:30 a.m. $55 residents/$60 nonresidents. BEGINNER’S VIOLIN OR VIOLA Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the violin or viola?

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You may choose either in this program. You will start at the very beginning with learning how to hold the instrument properly, to learning how to bow and read music. This program is for complete beginners with no experience. Ages 18-plus, Wednesdays, Jan. 1- Feb. 13, 7-8 p.m. Cost is $97. YOUTH PROGRAMS Youth Basketball Registration Registration is now open. Deadline to register is Nov. 25 for grades 1-8 and Jan. 4 for kindergarten. Kindergarten program starts in January and is a parent-child clinic. First and second grade is coed and begins with see ReC & pARKs pAge 23

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Honoring the echoes of WWI

Vermont Guard marks 100-year anniversary of ‘war to end all wars’ By Jason Starr Observer staff

Veterans Day in 2018 is unlike any before it. It falls precisely 100 years after the signing of the armistice agreement that ended World War I. Our annual acknowledgement of the sacrifices borne by American war veterans began as Armistice Day, a commemoration of the end of what was supposed to be “the war to end

all wars.” Vermont soldiers played a significant role in the allied victory secured in 1918, and this year, the Vermont National Guard has made it a point to recognize Vermont’s participation in the conflict. Adjutant Gen. Steven Cray, the leader of the Vermont National Guard, is in Washington D.C., this week, ahead of Veterans Day on Sunday. He will participate in a wreath-laying and ceremony to honor Lt. James Hunt, a pilot from Vermont who was killed in the war. The Guard began its focus on the war’s centennial anniversary in April with an event in Swanton

event. Between those two events was a once-in-a-lifetime trip six members of the Vermont National Guard took over the summer to France. They saw first-hand the battlefields, gravesites and museums that enshrine the service of Vermont guardsmen in the conf lict. The group visited a monument that recognized Cpl. Lord’s death and

‘The Vermont National Guard sent about 1,500 soldiers to Europe during the war.’

recognizing Cpl. Leonard Lord, the first Vermonter killed in the war. Lord’s nephew was on hand to receive artifacts and official documents of his uncle’s service. The granddaughter of Gen. George Patton — Helen Ayer Patton — joined Cray and Gov. Phil Scott in delivering remarks during the

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walked the battlefield where he was killed. “It was pretty much left as it was,” said Mike Arcovitch, the Guard’s public information officer, who made the eight-day trip. “The trenches are still there. It’s a reminder of how far we’ve come technology-wise and how small the world is now. It was an incredible trip and humbling to learn about what Vermonters did.” The Vermont National Guard sent about 1,500 soldiers to Europe during the war, helping the United States and its European allies overrun German forces. “They did something pretty incredible, and remembering their legacy means remembering why we do what we do, and why people continue to serve,” Arcovitch said.

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Local engineer helps christen Navy’s newest sub — the USS Vermont Stephen Frymire, a graduate of Williston Central School and Champlain Valley Union High School, and his father, Gary, recently joined Vermont and U.S. Navy officials at a christening ceremony for the Navy’s newest fast-attack submarine — the USS Vermont. Fr y m i r e wor k s for K nol l s Atom ic Power Laborator y i n Niskayuna, N.Y., which designs and develops nuclear propulsion

for the Navy. The christening was held Oct. 20 at an assembly bay in Groton, Conn. The boat is scheduled for delivery to the Navy in 2019. Gloria Valdez, former deputy assistant secretary of the Navy, shattered a bottle of sparkling cider over the USS Vermont in a ceremony where Gov. Phil Scott and Rep. Peter Welch delivered remarks. Scott later received a model of

the submarine, which is now on display in Montpelier. Veteran and community job fair set for Friday Military veterans will have fi rst crack at a job fair Friday hosted by the Vermont Department of Labor’s Workforce Development Division at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in South Burlington. The job fair opens to veterans from 10-11 a.m. then opens to all job-seekers from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

About 70 employers representing openings in federal and state government as well as the private sector will be on hand to discuss employment opportunities. Visit labor.vermont.gov or call (888) 807-7072 for more information. VA receives $1.1 million cancer research grant Ver mont’s Veterans Affairs Medical Center in White Rivsee sUB pAge 17

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Girls: CVU 1, Colchester 0 By Lauren Read

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For 45 minutes, Colchester goalkeeper Olivia Moore stym ie d t h e C h a m pl a i n Va l le y Union girls soccer team’s potent offense. But six minutes into the second half, the Redhawks broke through. After CVU ear ned a cor ner kick, Olivia Zubarik served a ball to the far post — one that Moore had no chance to get a hand on — and CVU sophomore Catherine Gilwee met the ball in the air and headed it in for a 1-0 lead. The Champlain Valley defense, which allowed just three goals all season, made the goal stand, and the Redhawks (17-0) captured their second straight Division I girls soccer title on Saturday at Burlington High School. “I am so lucky to have a chance to have phenomenal soccer players every year,” said CVU coach Stan Williams. “This is just a special, special group.”

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CVU soccer caps dominant s Zubarik, who had 15 assists this season, stepped up to take the corner knowing two things — keep it away from the goalie and fi nd Gilwee on the back post. “Catherine and I have played together a lot,” Zubarik said. “She is one of those people that can get a head on it. If I just served it into the box and she was there, I knew it was going to go in.” The connection was yet another for the talented sophomore class for CVU, which has now won two titles and not lost a game. Despite the impending departure of six seniors, the future’s looking bright for the Redhawks. “That’s the beauty, the balance see UNBeATeN gIRLs pAge 14

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season with state title sweep Boys: CVU 4, St. Johnsbury 1 By Lauren Read

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Less than three minutes into the Division I boys soccer state championship game on Saturday in Burlington, Champlain Valley Union found itself in an unfamiliar position. The top-seeded Redhawks surrendered an early goal to St. Johns-

bury, and, for the first time all season, trailed in a game. The Redhawks responded, scoring late in the fi rst half to tie the game then finding the back of the net three times in the second half to earn a 4-1 win over the Hilltoppers and grab the D-I state championship. “Spectacular, I can’t even describe it,” said CVU senior Aidan Johnson. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime feeling.”

It is the first title since 2012 for the Redhawks and the first appearance in the final game since 2015. “It is not something you can ever take for granted,” CVU coach Rob Cole said. “Our goal was to get here. I am glad to put the right exclaimation point on our season. In the first half, St. Johnsbury’s Sajan Harvey took the ball down the sideline and served a perfect cross to forward Pablo Gonzalez-Rotger, who headed it in for a 1-0 lead. It was just the third goal the Redhawks defense had given up all season. “Sitting on the bench, we all kind of went silent,” CVU junior James Schmidt said. “We have one of the best benches in the state. Our energy is always high. It just felt weird to be down. We weren’t used to it.” But CVU recovered to tie the

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The Redhawks gather for a team picture after winning the state title Saturday in Burlington.

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and the versatility of the group,” Williams said. “That front five was pretty dynamic, and the back five too, they play off each other so well.” Moore — who finished the game with 10 saves — kept CVU off the board in the fi rst half, coming strong out of net to cut off several runs. “Olivia is just next-level good,” said Colchester coach Jeff Paul. “In the big game, she came up big for us again. She played phenom-

enally.” Her strong play continued in the second half until the Zubarik-Gilwee connection broke the tie. “It’s amazing,” Gilwee said. “It feels awesome.” Meanwhile, CVU goalie Maryn Askew (two saves) had a quiet game and had to make no saves in the second half to earn the clean sheet. With the win, Champlain Valley captures its seventh title in eight years. “It’s an honor to be part of the program that has so much history and for these guys to write their own history,” Williams said.

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game with 17 minutes to go in the first half. Jami Lashua passed a ball through the box to Schmidt, who slotted it past the Hilltoppers goalie.

‘It just felt weird to be down. We weren’t used to it.’ –James Schmidt CVU junior

“I took a touch and found myself right in front of goal,” Schmidt said. “We needed something, and I went in and did it.” After halftime, the offense Redhawks offense picked up its pace. Jonah Roberts put CVU on top eight minutes into the second half, converting a pass from Jack Sinopoli into a goal. “I think we kind of just had this build-up of energy,” Johnson said. “Jonah’s goal — he has been a leader for a us all year, he definitely got us going with that. Then, the gates were open.” Cullen Swett converted a penalty kick just over five minutes later to make it 3-1, and Nicolas Durieux wrapped up the CVU scoring with a strike from just outside the box with 15 minutes left go in the game. Meanwhile, on the other end of the field, the Redhawks defense kept the Hilltoppers off the board in the second half. Goalkeeper Aidan Johnson finished with three saves. Champlain Valley finished the year with a 16-0-2 record.

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Volleyball squad three-peats CVU boys take title while girls fall to Essex The Redhawks lost a set for the first time this season, but that was the best Lyndon Institute could do as Champlain Valley rolled to a 3-1 victory over the Vikings to remain the state’s only boys volleyball champion. CVU bounced back from the 25-20 first-set loss to win two tight battles — 25-21 and 25-22 — for a 2-1 lead. The ’Hawks got on a roll in the fourth set, though, wrapping up their third consecutive title with a 25-11 rout. CVU had run off 12 consecutive 3-0 sweeps in the regular season and racked up a 13th shutout in the fi rst round of the playoffs before Lyndon won the opening frame in Saturday’s fi nals at St. Michael’s College In the first half of the championship doubleheader, Essex took its second turn as girls volleyball state champion in style, finishing off a perfect 17-0 season with a 3-0 win over No. 2 seed Champlain Valley. The Redhawks (14-2) started on a high note with the fi rst four points to begin the afternoon at Ross Sports Center. But Essex’s deep roster of big, athletic blockers and strong serves was too much for CVU to overcome.

After rallying for a 25-20 first-set win, No. 1 Essex rolled through the second 25-14 and finished off its successful title defense with a 25-17 third set. CVU was also seeking a second crown, having won the sport’s inaugural season as a varsity sport in 2016. — Josh Kaufmann special to the Observer

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CVU’s Ethan Harvey sets the ball for a Noah Allen kill during the D1 volleyball final vs Lyndon at St. Mike’s on Saturday.

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Football team rallies for Yandow A tough week for the Champlain Valley football team ended with a loss to Essex last Friday in the final game of the season. The Hornets earned a 13-12 win over the Redhawks, but football was the last thing on the Redhawks minds for much of the week. Redhawk player Matt Yandow recently suffered a stroke, and the team rallied behind the player and his family. “Ever y time we break after practice or after a meeting, we always get together and put our hands in and the mantra has always been ‘family,’” said CVU coach Mike Williams. “The boys, they say it but I am not sure if they know what it really means. But when something like this happens, they get it.”

FIELD HOCKEY FALLS IN QUARTERFINALS The Champlain Valley f ield hockey team was the first team from the Metro Division to see undefeated, No. 1 seed Bellows Falls. The Redhawks fared no better than the rest of the state, falling to the Terriers 3-1 in the D-I quarterfinals last Friday. CVU wrapped up the season at 7-8-1. CHEER NAMED TO NORTHSOUTH FOOTBALL ROSTER Last Monday, the roster for the 18th Annual North-South Senior All-Star football game was released and Champlain Valley’s Bennett Cheer was named to the team. Cheer will represent Vermont and CVU at the game, which will be played Nov. 18 at Castleton University. Kickoff is set for 12:30

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CVU girls volleyball lines up for introductions before the D1 finals at St. Mike’s on Saturday.

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er Ju nct ion will be pa r t of a grant-funded study to improve care for veterans with bladder cancer. Bladder cancer is the third most common cancer among veterans; roughly 30,000 veterans have been diagnosed. The research grant will provide $1.1 million in direct funds over four years. Research will begin within the next 3-6 months and is expected to continue for four years, involving several VA facilities nationwide. After the study, strategies will be implemented nationally across all VA medical centers. “This study will have immediate real-world clinical impact, as it will investigate and improve clinical practice within the Department of Veterans Affairs,” said Florian Schroeck, a urologist and researcher at the White River Junction VA Medical Center.

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‘Wounds of War’ author to present findings Author Suzanne Gordon will host a discussion of her new book “Wounds of War — How the VA Delivers Health, Healing, and Hope to the Nation’s Veterans” at 7 p.m. Nov. 26 at Phoenix Books in Burlington.

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senters talk to families about tips for sharing stories together. That grant application for Spring 2019 is available at www.clifonline.org until Dec. 12. CLiF’s mission is to inspire a love of reading and writing among low-income, at-risk and r ural children (up to age 12) in Vermont and New Hampshire. Since 1998, CLiF has served more than 225,000 kids in all areas of the state and given away $6 million in new books. EDITOR’S NOTE: Nonprof it News is a weekly series highlighting the work of nonprofit organizations in Williston and throughout Chittenden County. This story was provided by the Children’s Literacy Foundation. Nonprofi ts seeking to tell their story in this space, please contact editor@willistonobserver.com or call Jason at (802) 872-9000 ext. 117.

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family, but some veterans’ survivors are eligible for burial allowances, which are explained below. If you’re interested in this option, the VA offers a preneed burial eligibility determination program at www.cem.va.gov/pre-need or call the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.

NATIONAL CEMETERY BENEFITS If your dad is eligible, and would like to be buried in one of the 136 national or 111 grant-funded state and tribal VA cemeteries (see cem. va.gov for a list), the VA provides a host of benefits, at no cost to the family, including: a gravesite; opening and closing of the grave; perpetual gravesite care; a government headstone or marker; a United States burial flag that can be used to drape the casket or accompany the urn (after the funeral service, the flag is given to the next-of-kin as a keepsake); and a presidential memorial certificate. National cemetery burial benefits are also available to spouses and dependents of veterans. If your dad is cremated, his remains will be buried or inurned in the same manner as casketed remains. Funeral or cremation arrangements and costs are not, however, taken care of by the VA. They are the responsibility of the veteran’s

PRIVATE CEMETERY BENEFITS If your father is going to be buried in a private cemetery, the benefits available include a free government headstone or marker, or a medallion that can be affixed to an existing privately purchased headstone or marker; a burial flag; and a Presidential memorial certificate. Funeral or cremation arrangements and costs are again the responsibility of the family (some burial allowances may be available), and there are no benefits offered to spouses and dependents who are buried in private cemeteries. MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS Another popular benefit available to all eligible veterans buried in either a national or private cemetery is a military funeral honors ceremony. This includes an honor guard detail of at least two uniformed military persons, folding and presenting the U.S. burial flag to the veteran’s survivors and the playing of Taps by a bugler or an electronic recording.

The funeral provider you choose will be able to assist you with all VA burial requests. Depending on what you want, certain forms may need to be completed, which is always better done in advance. For a complete rundown of burial and memorial benefits, eligibility details and required forms, visit www. cem.va.gov or call 800-827-1000. BURIAL ALLOWANCES In addition to the burial benefits, some veterans’ survivors may also qualify for a $300 burial allowance (or $780 if hospitalized by the VA at time of death) and $780 for a plot, to those who choose to be buried in a private cemetery. To find out if your dad is eligible, see Benefits. va.gov. To apply for burial allowances, you’ll need to fill out VA Form 21P-530 “Application for Burial Benefits.” You need to attach a copy of your dad’s discharge document (DD 214 or equivalent), death certificate, funeral and burial bills. They should show that you have paid them in full. You may download the form at VA.gov/vaforms. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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Make it a ‘good toy day’ for needy kids this Christmas Thousands of Vermont kids are living below the poverty level, and at Christmas, they would not have a “good toy day” if not for the efforts of Toys for Kids — an all-volunteer, nonprofit program coordinated by the Marine Corps League. Volu nteers work diligently during the Christmas season to monitor and empty hundreds of red Toy for Kids barrels. New, unwrapped toys collected are turned over to agencies (such as the Salvation Army) for distribution to needy families in Vermont. We also depend on financial donations throughout the year. Money collected is used to buy Visa gift cards for older kids (15-17 years old). In 2017, all of our collected toys were dispersed and we gave about $22,000 in gift cards. It was still not sufficient to meet the need, and we expect our toy collection and donations to fall short again this year. Whether you are an online shopper or shop locally, please purchase an extra toy or two that you can put in one of the red “Toys for Kids” barrels located throughout the community (the barrels were distributed Nov. 1). You can also provide a financial donation to Toys for Kids either via PayPal on our website at toysforkidsvt.com, or mail a check to: Toys for Kids; P.O. Box 4092; Burlington, Vt. 05406. Call 872-0354 for more information. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. With your timely toy and fi nancial donations, you can provide needy families with a “good toy day” at Christmas 2018. Thank You and Semper Fi. John Welsh Vermont state coordinator Toys for Kids

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LEGAL NOTICES TOWN OF WILLISTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD AGENDA Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 7:00 PM Town Hall Meeting Room at 7900 Williston Road DP 19-05 Pre-App Michael and Jessica Brissett request a pre-application review to subdivide a 10.74 acre parcel at 495 Porterwood Drive in the ARZD. DP 19-06 Pre-App Morway’s Moving and Storage requests a pre-application review of a commercial mini-storage site development on Lot 6 of the Robear Subdivision in the IZDW. DP 19-07 Quintin Brother’s request a

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practices in December. Third and fourth grade and fifth and sixth grade are separate leagues for boys and girls and practices begin in December. A boys seventh/eighth team will be offered if numbers warrant and a coach is available. Be sure to sign up to coach a team when you register your child. COACHES AND REFEREES NEEDED

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