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Family applies for 55-acre subdivision Near S. Burlington line, parcel straddles industrial and mixed-use zones By Jason Starr Observer staff

Members of the Robear family that has owned 55 undeveloped acres between Williston and Shunpike roads for nearly a century have applied to subdivide the parcel into nine lots. Along with commercial Realtor Jeff Nick, they envision future commercial and industrial uses. The Development Review Board endorsed a preliminary version of the proposal in July and considered a more refined version Tuesday night. The majority of the parcel is in the town’s industrial zone, restricted to commercial uses. A small portion is in the Gateway West zone that allows commercial and residential uses. A 20-acre section of wetland would remain undeveloped, as part of the proposal. Any future lot development would require separate Development Review Board approval. Williston Planning and Zoning Director Matt Boulanger recommended approval of the subdivision. In anticipation of approval, the Morway’s Moving and Storage company headquartered in Williston has requested pre-application review for a commercial storage business on one of the lots. The application is on the DRB’s Nov. 27 agenda. Nick said on Tuesday that another use under consideration is a truck and car repair shop. The parcel is near the town line with South Burlington, and the Department of Public Works sees the subdivision application as an opportunity to secure a recreation path connection between the two municipalities, and eventually into Taft Corners. “A large missing link to that would be through this property,” Boulanger said. “That is a large and significant bike and pedestrian facility that is being requested,” he continued. “It is a bigger request for that kind of facility than we normally see.” see sUBDIVIsION Page 3

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Admissions staff were on hand to answer questions at Vermont Tech’s Williston Campus open house on Saturday.

Vermont Tech expands offerings

State’s only dental therapy and radiography programs to open at Williston campus By Jason Starr Observer staff

When Vermont Technical College welcomed prospective students to its Williston campus Saturday for an open house, the college had two new degree programs to promote. Starting next year, Vermont Tech will squeeze the state’s only radiography program onto its campus off Route 2A. And in 2020, it will begin offering the state’s first and only dental therapy program. “Change is a constant to keep up with changes in workforce development and needs,” college communications director Amanda Chaulk said.

Vermont Tech is headquartered in Randolph, but its Williston campus has nearly the same enrollment at 422 students this fall (45 of them live on campus). The college has eight other satellite locations across the state. As Champlain College in Burlington has dropped its associate’s degree programs over the past several years to focus solely on bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Vermont Tech has helped fill the void. “An associate’s degree is a good stepping stone. There are many jobs that are relevant to a two-year education,” said Chaulk, adding that about half of Vermont Tech’s students are first-generation college students. Champlain College’s final associate’s degree program to close was radiography in 2017. Champlain administrators reached out to their counterparts at Ver-

mont Tech about stepping up to ensure a program remained available in Vermont. Administrators studied the market need for radiographers (health care professionals who produce X-rays, CT scans and MRIs) and the availability of professors and began to plan for a 2019 launch. With the two-year hiatus, the school is expecting pent up demand. “We’ve built up over 100 inquiries from students looking for the program,” Chaulk said. Both radiography and dental therapy require clinical practice areas, and the college is in the process of reorganizing classrooms to create the space. “Our campus is almost at capacity,” Chaulk said. “It will be a thing to absorb two more programs. We are having to make tradeoffs.” see VT TeCH Page 2

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The dental therapy program took an act of the state Legislature to make possible. In 2016, Vermont lawmakers passed Act 161, creating a new category of dental health care professional, with a scope of practice falling between dental hygienist and dentist. Earlier this year, the Vermont Congressional delegation announced a $400,000 grant to Vermont Tech — funds coming from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — to support the development of the dental therapy program. Unlike dental hygienists, dental therapists are able to practice outside of a dentist’s office, although the law requires they have a supervising agreement with a dentist. Their scope of practice includes preventative cleanings, as well as procedures that formerly only dentists could perform, such as fillings and extractions. The law is designed to increase access to dental care in rural areas of the state, where a shortage of dentists persists. In an announcement of the federal grant, Sen. Bernie Sanders noted that poor oral health is linked to increased

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Computer engineering positions await students at Vermont Tech’s Williston Campus open house on Saturday.

risk of diseases like diabetes and heart disease. “Millions of Americans live in areas with little or no access to oral health care,” Sanders said. “This program will help change that by educating a new generation of critically-needed dental providers.” Vermont was just the third state to authorize the practice of dental therapy, and Vermont Tech will have the first program in the country that is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation — as is required by Act 161. “I am proud this groundbreaking effort is happening right here in Vermont and hope this new workforce of dental therapists will help lead the way in improving access to oral health care throughout the country,” Sanders said. Vermont Tech administrators

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Dental Hygiene Program Director Ellen Grimes answers a question from a prospective student at Vermont Tech’s Williston Campus open house on Saturday.

like to think of Williston’s campus as the best kept secret in Vermont higher education. Not only is it the future home of the state’s only dental therapy and radiography programs, it also houses the state’s only dental hygiene and professional pilot programs. And, earlier this year, its two-year-old paramedicine program became the first in Vermont to be nationally accredited. “Emergency medical personnel are greatly needed as our population ages and society struggles with substance abuse disorder,” Vermont Tech President Patricia Moulton said in a July press release. “Paramedics are the first in line of a patient’s healthcare team in a crisis. This accreditation enables Vermont Tech to continue to support the workforce needs of Vermont for another in-demand profession in our state and region.” Additionally, the Federal Aviation Administration in June authorized Vermont Tech’s pilot program to certify students to apply for a pilot’s license with reduced flight

‘This accreditation enables Vermont Tech to continue to support the workforce needs of Vermont for another in-demand profession in our state and region.’ –Patricia Moulton President, Vermont Tech

time. The previous requirement was 1,500 flight hours. That was reduced to 1,000 flight hours. Vermont Tech is one of two colleges in New England with the authorization. “The advantage to Vermont Tech

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State-of-the-art dental equipment is on display for prospective dental hygiene students at Vermont Tech’s Williston Campus open house on Saturday.

professional pilot students is enormous,” said the program’s director, Robin Guillian. “Certified graduates can be hired as professional airline pilots that much sooner, creating a fast track to a career doing what they love.”

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Michael Marceau, professor of electrical and computer engineering, outlines career paths for prospective students at Vermont Tech’s Williston Campus open house on Saturday.

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The path would create an east-west pedestrian/cyclist connection from South Burlington to South Brownell Road, but would dead-end there. According to Nick, the Robear family is opposed to the idea. It wasn’t requested during the July pre-application review, he noted, and is not mentioned in the town’s Comprehensive Plan. It would reduce the value of the developable land by about $150,000, he said. Nick also argued that the planned industrial uses in the subdivision would not mix well with pedestrian and bicycle traffic. South Brownell Road resident David Steady, whose house is about 50 feet from the proposed path route, also opposes the idea. “We don’t want it,” he said. “It would be too much activity.” The Williston Conservation Commission recommends that pedestrian facilities be constructed along the parcel’s borders with Williston and Shunpike roads as buildout occurs. Four of the lots have frontage on Williston Road and three have frontage on Shunpike. The parcel currently has one home on it, which is occupied by a member of the Robear family.

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Williston Police accuse a Jericho man of escaping handcuffs while in the back of a police car Friday night and attempting to choke the officer who was driving. Officer Owen Dugan had arrested 26-year-old Owen Gaudette on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and operating a vehicle with a suspended license just after midnight. According to Police Chief Patrick Foley, Dugan had handcuffed Gaudette and placed him in the back of the car to transport him to UVM Medical Center for blood-alcohol-level testing. “He was able to wiggle his hand through the handcuffs and grabbed the officer by the collar and started choking him,” Foley said, adding that Gaudette had pushed th rough the par tition separating the back and front of

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the car. Dugan, who started with the Williston Police Department in May after graduating from the Vermont Police Academy, was not injured. He was able to subdue Gaudette and re-secure the handcuffs — this time behind the suspect’s back, Foley said. “There was no indication there was going to be an issue with him,” said Foley. “It’s very unpredictable how people can turn on you.” Dugan called in Williston Rescue to transport Gaudette to the hospital. Gaudette was later jailed at the Chittenden County Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington, Foley said. In addition to the charges of DUI (second offense) and driving with a suspended license, Gaudette also faces aggravated assault and attempt to escape charges. SUSPECT IDENTIFIED IN CAFÉ BURGLARIES

Williston Police believe the person who allegedly broke into Chef’s Corner and the Williston Coffee Shop on Oct. 23 is the same person caught a week later by South Burlington Police allegedly breaking into a business on Williston Road. Jason Cannon, 36, who Chief Foley characterized as a transient, allegedly stole a combined $200 f rom the t wo Williston businesses after breaking in during overnight hours. Police believe he is also responsible for a string of burglaries in Shelburne, Essex and Richmond over a twoweek span at the end of October through early November. THREE-CAR CRASH CLOSES ST. GEORGE ROAD St. George Road was shut down for about two hours last Thursday evening after a three-vehicle collision just south of the interchange with Interstate 89. A Williston Po-

‘He was able to wiggle his hand through the handcuffs and grabbed the officer by the collar and started choking him.’ –Chief Patrick Foley Williston Police

lice investigation determined that a driver travelling north rear-ended a vehicle before crossing into the southbound lane and hitting an oncoming vehicle. Two people were transported with injuries to the UVM Medical Center, according to police. Police identified the three people in the crash as Tyler Pillsbury, 23, of St. George, Warren Rotax, 61, of St. George and Kyle St. Francis, 20, of Richmond.

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Spreading tech Technology for Tomor row is a non-profit organization based in Williston empowering people in need by providing affordable technology education and counseling. The organization uses various national, state and local collaboration projects and partnerships to help people in underserved communities reach their professional and personal goals. Technology for Tomorrow started in 2012 working with the senior citizen community in South Burlington. Since then, T4T has greatly expanded to include more types of services and more communities of learners. In collaboration with several new pa r t ner s, T4T is now ser ving com munities such as new Americans (refugees/immigrants), homeschooled students, senior citizens (working with senior housing facilities like Allenwood, The Pines, Champlain Senior Activit y Center, Grand Way Commons and more) and unemployed/underemployed youth and adults. In addition, T4T also offers one-on-one services where we customize a technology education program to meet the specific needs of a learner. The organization is also offering practicum, internship and workbased learning opportunities for high school students, as well as

both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in colleges and universities. T4T is also in the process of launching the first true STEM Academy (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) in the State of Vermont in close collaboration with several businesses and industry professionals, including Vermont Community Access Media, EIV Technical Services, Efficiency Vermont and Desai Management. The STEM Academy will initially be open to students in the middle school and high school age range (12-18 years old), but it might expand to other age groups based on interest and feedback. The STEM Academy will not only engage learners in concepts, calculation and authentic handson projects, but also in real-world integration and application of the various STEM fields — including the possibility of field trips to actual job locations. T4T is hosting two STEM Academy public open houses at our Williston location at 476 Shunpike Road: Friday, Dec. 7 between noon and 3 p.m. and Saturday Dec. 8 between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. During these free events, attendees will meet the T4T team, get information about our various programs and courses, including the STEM Academy, review curricula and resources, ask questions, and provide input and ideas about how T4T can better serve the community.

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Refreshments will be served. Over the last six months, T4T has served approximately 500 individuals and 25 organizations with affordable and high-quality technology programs in Williston, Essex, Milton, Burlington, Winooski, South Burlington and Shelburne. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation so we can continue our programs and create new ones. Donations are accepted online at tech4tomorrow.org. For more information about the STEM Academy, including class schedules and a calendar of events, visit homeschoolingcollaboration.org. EDITOR’S NOTE: Nonprofit News is a weekly series highlighting the work of nonprofit organizations in Williston and throughout Chittenden County. This story was provided by Technology for Tomorrow. Nonprofits seeking to tell their story in this space, please email editor@ willistonobserver.com or call Jason at (802) 872-9000 ext. 117.

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Guest Column A call for Vermont climate leadership By Johanna Miller At a time when the federal government has launched an all-out assault on our environment and put polluters in charge, states must take strong action now to slow climate change and protect the health of families and communities, as well as the natural world that sustains us. The world’s leading medical societies and hospitals are calling climate change a “global health emergency,” joining the world’s leading climate scientists from the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, whose October report said that avoiding the most catastrophic consequences of climate change will require “rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society.” How? Cut fossil fuel use by about half in 12 years. One U.N. official described it as “a deafening, piercing smoke alarm.” “The time has come for our leaders to show they care about the people whose fate they hold in their hands,” said U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres. The time has come here in Ver-

mont, too. We’ve made some progress, but we are far from meeting our statutory climate commitments. In fact, the latest Agency of Natural Resources study shows Vermont’s climate pollution rose 10 percent in just two years. Leadership is required. We have the proven technology and business models to chart a very different course. If we take action, we can do our part on climate change and turn it into an economic opportunity: putting Vermonters to work weatherizing homes, deploying advanced wood heat and heat pumps, installing solar, providing more efficient transportation options and more. What we are missing is the political will and public policy framework necessary to meet the challenge. We must act swiftly. We must protect the most vulnerable from the health impacts of climate change. We must safeguard wildlife, forests, rivers and lakes so that our children can experience the diversity of life in Vermont’s hills and fields. We must ensure all Vermonters can participate in clean energy solutions. And we must advance policies, such as carbon

pollution pricing, that address this problem comprehensively. We u rge all Ver mont policy-makers and the governor to, at a minimum, champion and support the following proposals in the 2019 legislative session: • Double the funding for energy saving weatherization for Vermonters with low incomes. • Create an electric vehicle incentive program, prioritizing lowand middle-income Vermonters, using the $3.5 million in consumer protection Volkswagen settlement dollars as an initial investment. • Prohibit the expansion of large scale industrial fossil fuel infrastructure, like pipelines — an expensive, shortsighted investment in a likely soon-to-be stranded asset. • Expand the deployment of local renewable power as we work to beneficially electrify more of our heating and transportation needs. Tackling climate change is the most urgent issue of our time. Addressing it will require a response, beyond rhetoric, that is commensee gUesT COLUMN Page 14

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Ready for Senate

Honored to serve

Thank you very much to the voters of Chittenden County for returning me to the Vermont Senate for a third time. There is much work to be done, and I am anxious and ready to get started immediately. I would welcome hearing from you at any time at sirotkin.senate@ gmail.com with your thoughts and concerns. I also want to extend my sincere appreciation to all the other candidates who worked so hard and ran a totally positive campaign throughout. Thank you again. Sen. Michael Sirotkin South Burlington

Thank you for my re-election to the Vermont Senate. It is an honor to serve you, and I appreciate your confidence in my work. I look forward to work on health care, water quality, education, affordable housing, energy, jobs and other issues. I will continue to take a balanced approach toward problems facing our county. I look forward to working on many issues critical to our welfare and sense of community. Thank you again. Please stay engaged in civic activities, and contact me with your comments,

concerns and questions at vlyons@ leg.state.vt.us. Sen. Ginny Lyons Williston

Thank you Williston voters I am humbled, honored and grateful for your continued support of me as your state representative. Know that I always listen to and consider everyone’s voiced opinions as I strive to reconcile voices advocating: “support a specific bill, or don’t support it.” Also, I always listen to and consider the legislative research and findings prior to voting. I know you sent me to Montpelier to think and vote policy accordingly. Ple a s e u s e my le g i sl a t ive email, jmccullough@leg.state. vt.us, for legislative matters. Rep. Jim McCullough Williston

Re-election gratitude Williston is an awesome community. Thank you to the 5,057 voters who turned out to cast their ballots on Nov. 6 and set a record for a mid-term election. I am grateful and honored that you re-elected me to be one of your state representatives and will work hard to deserve the trust that you have placed in me. Please remember that democracy is a participation sport and that I need to hear from you regarding legislation and other ideas that you have to improve the State of Vermont. Contact me at macaig@msn.com or by phone at 878-3872. Thank you again. Rep. Terry Macaig Williston

Election review A look at how Williston residents voted in last Tuesday’s general election compared to voters statewide. *Represents winner GOVERNOR *Phil Scott Christine Hallquist

3,092 1,788

statewide 150,761 statewide 110,136

LT. GOVERNOR *David Zuckerman Don Turner

2,864 2,047

statewide 158,204 statewide 108,052

STATE TREASURER *Beth Pearce Richard Morton

3,326 1,489

statewide 179,132 statewide 85,434

SECRETARY OF STATE *Jim Condos H. Brooke Paige

3,502 1,301

statewide 178,495 statewide 78,733

AUDITOR *Doug Hoffer Richard Kenyon

3,021 1,498

statewide 159,929 statewide 87,727

ATTORNEY GENERAL *TJ Donovan Janssen Willhoit

3,708 1,112

statewide 186,681 statewide 69,994

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE *Peter Welch Anya Tynio

3,552 1,282

statewide 188,146 statewide 70,490

U.S. SENATE *Bernie Sanders Lawrence Zupan

3,380 1,378

statewide 183,108 statewide 74,405

VERMONT SENATE *Tim Ashe *Virginia Lyons *Debbie Ingram *Michael Sirotkin *Phil Baruth *Christopher Pearson Alex Farrell Paul Dame Dana Maxfield Louis Meyers Seth Cournoyer Loyal Ploof Joshua Knox

2,949 3,054 3,045 2,623 2,423 1,929 1,814 1,641 1,519 737 355 307 263

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Mentor pairs unite at Williston Central On Nov. 7, the nearly 60 Williston Central School Upper House students participating in CY Mentoring gathered with their men-

tors and families over dinner to celebrate mentoring friendships and to kick off the new mentoring year. The evening gave new pairs a

chance to interact with experienced pairs, and allowed parents and mentors a chance to meet and get to know each other. The CY Mentoring program promotes one-to-one relationships between 5th-8th grade students and adult volunteers. Participants spend time with their mentors for one hour a week on school grounds. While the minimum commitment for a mentor is one school year, the average tenure of CY Mentors at WCS is over five years. And this fall, all the student participants chose to remain in the program.

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Mentors and mentees gather at the CY Mentoring Kickoff dinner Nov. 7.

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School board forms Budget Advisory Group Community members encouraged to participate The Champlain Valley School Board is searching for interested community members to join the board’s Budget Advisory Group as it develops the school district budget for the 2019-2020 school year. This group represents each of the district’s towns and various stakeholders and will meet regularly over the coming weeks. The fi rst meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 27 at Champlain Valley Union High School and will include an orientation to the budget process at 5 p.m., an hour before the regular meeting begins. The budget development process will continue through January.

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Topics for the meetings build on one another. All community members are welcome at the meetings, which begin at 6 p.m. in room 160 at CVU. The schedule is as follows: • Tuesday Nov. 27, topic: special education • Tuesday Dec. 4, topic: instructional program • Tuesday Dec. 18, topic: operations and maintenance • Tuesday Jan. 8, topic: summary and tax implications • Tuesday Jan. 22, topic: final approval Those interested in joining the Budget Advisory Group should email cvsdboard@cvsdvt.org. General questions can be directed to Bonnie Birdsall at 985-1916 or by email at bbirdsall@cvsdvt.org. More information is available at cvsdvt.org/budget.

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Running down dreams CVU girls top regional ﬁeld to continue season By Lauren Read

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The Champlain Valley Union High School girls cross country team just can’t stop setting records. One week after finishing with its lowest-ever point total at the Vermont state championships, the Redhawks did it again.

CVU captured the 84th New England High School Championship last Saturday with 78 total points — its lowest-ever point total at the regional championship race. “Our fifth runner was in before any other team’s third runner was in,” CVU coach Scott Bliss said. “It was our lowest point total and highest point differential.” The Redhawks finished well ahead of second-place LaSalle

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‘Our fifth runner was in before any other team’s third runner was in.’ –Scott Bliss CVU coach

through 7,” Bliss said. “Alice and Ella are our 1 and 2, and they are significantly better than they were last year.” It was the second time this sea-

son that the Redhawks had won on the Manchester, N.H., course. CVU won the Manchester Invitational, and Bliss credits some of last weekend’s success to familiarity with the course. “I think what helped them more than anything was the experiences that they had throughout the year,” Bliss said. “We raced outside Vermont five times over the year.” With two titles under their belts already, the CVU harriers now set their sights on the Nike Cross Regionals on Saturday, Nov. 24, at Bowdoin Park in Wappingers Falls, N.Y., where they will race against the top teams from

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Traveling youth volleyball team to host tryouts OBSERVER COURTESY PHOTO

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The Vibe Volleyball Club will be hosting a tryout for youth volleyball players looking to expand their skill set and play throughout the winter. Players between the ages of 13 and 19 are invited to try out Sunday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Michael’s College. The Vibe Volleyball Club is a nonprofit, travel club that practices

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The Champlain Valley Union High School football community realized just how big it was when one of its own went down. Junior varsity player Matt Yandow suffered a stroke in the last week of October, and the community immediately rallied to help the 15-year-old and his family. “I have been contacted by probably half the coaches in the state to see if there is anything we need, that the family needs,” said CVU football coach Mike Williams. “It’s been an outpouring from all over.” A GoFundMe fundraiser started by a member of the Williston community has raised over $33,000 to help the Yandow family, who own the Sugartree Maple Farm in Williston. According to the GoFundMe page, Yandow has returned to the Burlington area for rehabilitation therapy after spending time at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, where he received treatment for a stroke. While Yandow and his family focus on his recovery, the Champlain Valley football team is ready to help in any way that it can — including picking up some of the work at Sugartree Maple Farm.

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POLICE BLOTTER — Williston Police Department —

SUNDAY, OCT. 28 12:19 a.m. — Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop for crossing double yellow lines multiple times. Upon investigation, the operator was found to be driving under the influence. The driver was taken into custody on suspicion of a DUI. 3:38 a.m. — Officer completed directed patrol of Taft Corners Shopping Center. 8:47 a.m. — Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop for no registra-

tion and found the operator to be under criminal suspension. The driver was taken into custody. 10:18 a.m. — Officer responded to report of suspicious behavior on Commerce Street. 11:23 a.m. — Officer responded to report of a phone problem on East Hill Road. 11:35 a.m. — Officer responded to a 911 hang-up on Seymour Street. 1:29 p.m. — Officer responded

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the issue was found to be resolved. 1:01 p.m. — Officer responded to report of subjects concealing merchandise on Harvest Lane. 1:21 p.m. — Officer responded to a report of theft on Seymour Street. 1:24 p.m. — Officer responded to a report of found property on Talcott Road and Allen Brook Lane. Officer took custody of the property and placed it in the found property room. 3:27 p.m. — Officer responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance on St. George Road and Interstate 89. 4:36 p.m. — Officer assisted Williston Rescue on Holland Lane. 6:54 p.m. — Officer assisted South Burlington Police Department on Williston Road. 8:22 p.m. — Officer responded to the request to assist in locating a missing person. 9:35 p.m. — Officer responded to an alarm activation on Hawthorne Street. 11:35 p.m. — Officer assisted Winooski Police Department in attempting to locate an individual on Avenue D. TUESDAY, OCT. 30 12:05 a.m. — Officer assisted Richmond Police Department in

responding to an alarm activation on East Main Street. Upon arrival, the alarm was observed to be false. 12:46 a.m. — Officer completed directed patrol of Industrial Avenue. 12:52 a.m. — Officer completed directed patrol of Cornerstone Drive. 1:00 a.m. — Officer completed directed patrol of Maple Tree Place. 1:17 a.m. — Officer completed directed patrol of Taft Corners. 1:18 a.m. — Officer completed directed patrol of Krupp Drive. 1:51 a.m. — Officer completed directed patrol of James Brown Drive. 2:07 a.m. — Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and found the operator to have been under criminal suspension as well as without insurance on their vehicle. The driver was issued a citation to appear in court and a traffic ticket for no insurance. 5:27 a.m. — Officer responded to an alarm activation on Chad Lane. 7:17 a.m. — Officer responded to an alarm activation on Park Avenue. Upon arrival, the alarm was observed to be false. 7:51 a.m. — Officer responded to report of found property in Finney see POLICe Page 17

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2:36 p.m. — Officer responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle on Cypress Street. 4:01 p.m. — Officer responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance on Industrial Avenue. 4:12 p.m. — Officer responded to an accident with property damage on St. George Road and Interstate 89. 5:29 p.m. — Officer responded to an accident with property damage on St. George Road. 5:38 p.m. — Dispatch conducted a background records check. 8:47 p.m. —Officer assisted Essex Police Department with a 911 hang-up on Park Street. 10:01 p.m. — Officers responded to Aspen Lane for a report of a juvenile problem. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31 1:23 a.m. — Officer responded to an alarm activation on Avenue D. Upon arrival, the alarm was observed to be false. 9:15 a.m. — Officer conducted a

directed patrol for speed enforcement on Van Sicklen Road. 9:20 a.m. — Officer assisted Vermont State Police. 10:10 a.m. — Officer responded to an alarm activation on Talcott Road. Upon arrival, the alarm was observed to be false. 10:30 a.m. — Officer responded to a report of an animal problem on Country Lane. 11:14 a.m. — Officer responded to a report of an animal problem on Seth Circle. 2:04 p.m. — Officer completed 8 VIN inspections. 2:35 p.m. — Officer responded to a request for a Welfare Check on Harvest Lane. 3:52 p.m. — Officer conducted directed patrol for speed enforcement on Oak Hill Road. 5:40 p.m. — Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop for a defective brake light. Upon investigation, the operator was found to be driving under the influence. The driver was taken into custody for processing.

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What you’ll pay for Medicare in 2019 Dear Savvy Senior, I know there will be a small 2.8 percent cost-of-living increase in Social Security benefits next year, but what about Medicare? What will our Medicare Part B monthly premiums and other Medicare costs be in 2019? Curious Jim Dear Jim, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced their cost adjustments for 2019, and you’ll be happy to know that the standard Medicare Part B monthly premium for most beneficiaries starting in January will be $135.50, a modest increase of just $1.50 per month over 2018’s standard premium. There are, however, a small group of Medicare beneficiaries (about 2 million people) who will actually pay less than $135.50 because the 2.8 percent cost-of-living increase in their Social Security checks will not be large enough to cover the full premium increase. Thanks to the Social Security Act’s “hold harmless” provision, Medicare cannot pass along premium increases greater than the dollar increase in their Social Security checks. In addition, there are also a small

group of high-income beneficiaries (about 3 million people) that will pay higher Part B premiums because their income is above $85,000 as a single, or $170,000 as a married couple filing jointly. Medicare uses modified adjusted gross income from your tax return from two years ago to determine your premiums, which means that 2019 Part B premiums are determined by 2017 income. So, if your income was $85,001 to $107,000 (or $170,001 to $214,000 if filing jointly), your monthly premium will increase from $187.50 to $189.60. Monthly premiums for singles with an income of $107,001 to $133,500 (joint filers with income of $214,001 to $267,000) will rise from $267.90 to $270.90. And premiums for singles earning $133,501 to $160,000 ($267,001 to $320,000 for joint filers) will increase from $348.30 to $352.20. If you had higher income than that, your monthly premium for 2018 was $428.60. In 2019, there will be an extra surcharge tier for people with the highest income. If you r i ncome is bet ween $160,001 and $499,999 ($320,001 to $749,999 for joint filers), you’ll pay $433.40 per month. Single filers with income of $500,000 or

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more ($750,000 or more for joint filers) will pay $460.50 per month. If you fall into any of these high-income categories and you’ve experienced certain life-changing events that have reduced your income since 2017, such as retirement, divorce or the death of a spouse, you can contest the surcharge. For more information about contesting or reducing the high-income surcharge, see “Medicare Premiums: Rules for Higher-Income Beneficiaries” at SSA.gov/pubs/EN-05-10536.pdf. In addition to the Part B premium increases, the annual deductible for Medicare Part B, which covers physician services and other outpatient services, will see a mild bump from $183 to $185 in 2019. The deductible for Medicare Part A, which covers hospital services, will increase from $1,340 in 2018 to $1,364 in 2019. For more information on all the Medicare costs for 2019 visit Medicare.gov and click on “Find out how much Medicare costs in 2019,” or call 800-633-4227. 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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2:35 p.m. — Officer responded to an accident with property damage on St. George Road and Interstate 89. 3:07 p.m. — Officer assisted a citizen reporting a phone scam. 3:27 p.m. — Officer responded to request for a trespass from a residence and sent the notice to Shelburne Police Department to serve. 5:26 p.m. — Officer conducted directed patrol for stop sign enforcement on Mountain View Road. 6:36 p.m. — Officer processed a set of fingerprints for the Williston Reparative Board. 11:07 p.m. — Officer conducted directed patrol on Williston Road. 11:28 p.m. — Officer conducted directed patrol on Avenue B, C, and D. FRIDAY, NOV. 2 12:29 a.m. — Officer conducted directed patrol on Zephyr Road and Day Lane. 1:32 a.m. — Officer conducted directed patrol of Cornerstone Drive. 7:16 a.m. — Officer conducted directed patrol on Talcott Road. 8:10 a.m. — Officer responded to report of property damage on Eagle Crest Road. 9:32 a.m. — Officer assisted a citizen with a report of fraud. 9:59 a.m. — Officer advised a caller on the process of notification

prior to police involvement. 1:01 p.m. — Dispatch generated an incident number for insurance purposes. 2:31 p.m. — Officer assisted a caller with a report of theft. 2:38 p.m. — Dispatch generated an incident number for insurance purposes. 9:02 p.m. — Officer responded to a complaint regarding a suspicious circumstance on Harvest Lane. The officer could not locate the individual upon arrival. 9:51 p.m. — Officer responded to a two-vehicle collision on St. George Road. SATURDAY, NOV. 3 1:04 a.m. — Officer assisted Williston Rescue with a medical call on Highlands Drive. 2:44 a.m. — Officer assisted the Agency of Transportation by providing police presence on Interstate 89. 3:36 a.m. — Officer conducted directed patrol of Avenue D. 3:36 a.m. — Officer conducted directed patrol of Boxwood Street for business checks. 4:17 a.m. — Officer conducted directed patrol of Cornerstone Drive. 6:51 a.m. — Officer assisted Essex Police Department with an accident investigation on Interstate 289. 8:50 a.m. — Officer responded to a report of a suspicious person on St. George Road. Upon arrival, the circumstance was found to be see POLICE page 19

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a misunderstanding. 10:46 a.m. — Officer responded to a report of an intoxicated person on Harvest Lane. Upon arrival, the individual was transported to a detox facility. 12:57 p.m. — Officer responded to an accident with property damage on Tower Lane. 1:23 p.m. — Officer responded to an accident with property damage on Tower Lane. 1:44 p.m. — Officer responded to a request to unlock a vehicle on Central School Drive. 1:55 p.m. — Officer responded to an alarm activation on Harvest Lane. Upon arrival, the alarm was

observed to be false. 4:41 p.m. — Officer responded to an accident with property damage on Old Creamery Road. 5:13 p.m. — Officer responded to a report of two intoxicated individuals on Interstate 89. The individuals were given verbal warnings about the violations. 6:18 p.m. — Officer responded to an accident with property damage on St. George Road. 6:52 p.m. — Officer responded to a report of threatening on Porterwood Drive. 8:40 p.m. — Officer responded to a report of theft on Harvest Lane. 8:46 p.m. — Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and found the operator to be displaying signs of intoxication. The driver was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI.

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Cooking Corner

Fall for a flavorful cheese board Some of the most beloved flavors are inspired during the fall, and there are few better ways to enjoy the season’s best than with a group of friends and family. Get ready to wow guests with seasonal treats that invite everyone to indulge in fall flavors. Even adults can enjoy getting SOURCE: CRUNCHMASTER hands-on with their food when it comes to stacking up mouth-watering ingredients, and a fall party is a great opportunity to explore new ways to appreciate the flavor of savory pumpkin. This recipe combines rich, creamy cheese with prosciutto and pumpkin for a medley of flavors and textures your guests will have a hard time believing are gluten-free. The star is non-GMO Crunchmaster Pumpkin Harvest Crackers, which combine real pumpkin and autumn spices with whole grains and flax seeds. Serve these little delights on a cheese board and let guests mix and match the flavors as they wish. Then expand your offering with a dairyfree, vegan alternative and introduce another fall favorite like apple butter. Explore more tips and recipes to help celebrate fall at crunchmaster.com. PUMPKIN PROSCIUTTO STACKERS 2 ounces prosciutto 1 ounce aged balsamic vinegar (syrupy consistency) 4 ounces gorgonzola 4 ounces aged Parmesan, shaved 1 bag Crunchmaster Pumpkin Harvest Crackers Cut prosciutto into cracker-size pieces, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Pour vinegar into small carafe or dish with serving spoon. Layer gorgonzola, 1-2 pieces prosciutto and 1-2 pieces shaved Parmesan on one cracker. Drizzle lightly with vinegar. Place on wooden or slate serving platter to serve as inspiration to guests. Plate remaining prosciutto, gorgonzola, Parmesan and crackers on platter before serving and place vinegar nearby.

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5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 NEFCU 141 Harvest Lane, Williston Learn the secrets of backyard maple sugaring from retired UVM Extension maple specialist George Cook. Whether you are boiling a pot of sap on the stove or running tubes through your yard to an evaporator, learn about this Vermont tradition. To register, call (800) 400-8790 or go to nefcu.com and click on “Education.”

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◆CRAFT ◆ AND ART SHOW Nov. 16-18 DoubleTree by Hilton Conference Center 870 Williston Rd. South Burlington The Vermont Hand Crafters 66th annual Craft Vermont show is a three-day event featuring a large selection of arts and crafts by

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9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 Costco, 218 Lower Mountain View Drive, Colchester Join local radio stations 106.7 WIZN and 99.9 the BUZZ as they collect food for the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf and simultaneously host a live broadcast outside Costco. Non-perishable, nutritious food items that are most sought after include peanut butter, canned tuna, canned veggies, canned fruit, dry pasta, soup, tomato sauce, rice, concentrated juice and cereal. Baby food, formula and diapers are also see EVENTS page 21

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9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 Williston Federated Church 44 North Williston Rd., Williston Williston Federated Church’s annual Christmas Bazaar features crafts, a bake sale, to-go meals, plants, attic treasures, socks and a silent auction that includes an original Tom Vieth watercolor. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — homemade soups, pulled pork and chicken sandwiches, and chili.

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◆‘THE TURBULENT SONS OF THE REVOLUTION’ 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 Ethan Allen Homestead Museum 1 Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington Former New York Times bureau chief and visiting professor at Dartmouth College, Christopher Wren, will discuss his latest book on the Green Mountain Boys focusing on the role they played during the Revolutionary War and in Vermont’s formative years. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.

◆HARVEST HYMN SINGALONG 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 First Baptist Church 81 St. Paul St., Burlington All members of local faith communities as well as the general public are invited to an old-fashioned community hymn sing-along. The event will feature readings and hymns appropriate to the season of Thanksgiving.

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encouraged. For more information, contact Wendy Mays at 233-0296 or wmays@hallradio.net.

6:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 Elley-Long Music Center 223 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester The Vermont chapter of USA Dance hosts its monthly social dance. The event includes lessons and an open dance in a variety of styles including ballroom, Latin, night club and swing. No partner necessary. Attire from jeans up to full formal wear is acceptable. Visit the USA Dance Green Mountain Chapter online at dancevermont. org for more information.

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It’s the time of year when the Marine Cor ps League of Vermont, WPTZ-TV and many volunteers come together to form “Toys for Kids” — Vermont’s largest toy collection program for needy children. The program’s trademark red barrels and coin cans have begun popping up in var ious locations th roughout Williston. Toys collected are given to agencies, including the Salvation Army, for distribution to local children for Christmas. Barrels will be available for donations through Dec. 20. The bar rels usually collect toys for children up to age 14. For kids ages 15-17, the program uses donated money to give Visa gift caRd.s. Residents are urged to buy an extra toy this holiday season and put it in one of the red barrels. Checks for gift caRd.s for older teens can be mailed to PO Box 4092, Burlington, VT 05406. Donations can also be made online

TOY BARRELS • Heritage Flight, 265 Aviation Ave. • E.J. Kids Klub, 45 Avenue D • Simply Divine Café, 426 Industrial Ave., Suite 155 • New England Air Systems, 43 Krupp Dr. • The Edge, 115 Wellness Dr. • Berlin City Car Dealership, 586 Marshall Ave. • Walmart, 863 Harvest Ln. • Hannaford Super market, 78 Marshall Ave. • Homeland Security, 188 Harvest Ln. • New England Federal Credit Union, 141 Harvest Ln. • Peoples United Bank, 421 Blair Park • UPS Store #3034, 34 Blair Park • Town Cobbler, 27 Taft Corners Shopping Center • Shaw’s, 71 Boxwood St. • Burlington Financial Center, 166 Sycamore St. • Edward Jones, 208 Cornerstone Dr. • Allen Brook School, 497 Talcott Rd. • Williston Fire Dept., 7900 Williston Rd. • Williston Central School, 195 Central School Dr. • T homas Chit tenden Health Care, 586 Oak Hill Rd. COIN CANS • Ad a ms Apple O rcha rd a nd Farm Market, 986 Old Stage Rd. • Amarah’s Chocolate, 24 Taft

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Wake Robin is adding new members to its team! Housekeeper Full/Part Time

Sometimes “cleaning” just isn’t enough. Our housekeepers care for people by caring for their homes. Housekeepers are critical to the wellbeing of residents, and the residents tell us this every day. If you love to clean and want to be an active part of our residents’ well-being, this is the community for you. We offer a beautiful work environment, excellent benefits, and a chance to be thanked every day. Candidates with previous training or experience as professional cleaners preferred.

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Full-Time Evenings This service position performs a variety of custodial, floor maintenance, light maintenance and repair duties under general supervision throughout the Wake Robin campus, common areas, independent living units, and health center. A minimum of one year of hands-on experience as custodian/housekeeper or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Wake Robin offers an excellent compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting. Interested candidates can send their resumes to: hr@wakerobin.com or fill out an application at: www.wakerobin.com/ employment. Wake Robin is an EOE.

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Free Classifieds must be received by Friday for inclusion in next edition. Due to space limitations some free classifieds may not appear in the next publication but will be posted at WillistonObserver.com. Classifieds are printed on a firstcome, first serve basis. (Exceptions are paid classifieds.) Classifieds will not be accepted over the phone.

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SERVICES For 42 years, Lafayette Painting has provided top quality, fairly priced, painting services for Chittenden County. This winter, schedule your free estimate and see why we were voted the Best Household Painting Company in Vermont. Call 863-5397 or visit lafayettepaintinginc.com Does your home need a fresh coat of paint or brand new color? Lupine Painting can help with any of your painting needs. 20+ years of stress-free painting. Call for a free consultation (802) 598-9940.

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Sanders seeks State of Union student essays Sen. Ber nie Sanders invites Vermont high school students to participate in his annual State of the Union essay contest, describing a major issue facing our country and what they would do to solve that problem. The 250-500 word essays can be on any issue of national importance. A volunteer panel of Vermont teachers will judge the essays on the students’ ability to articulate an issue and propose a solution, without regard to the

students’ political views. Sanders will invite 20 fi nalists to a roundtable discussion at the Vermont Statehouse, and will enter their essays in the Congressional Record — the official archive of the U.S. Congress. “This essay contest is a great way to get our students thinking about solutions to the challenges facing our country,” said Sanders, who serves on the Senate Education Committee. “We need our students to be actively engaged,

no matter where they stand on the issues. They are the future of our country, and they must be involved in discussions about where our nation needs to go.” More than 3,500 students from high schools th roughout Vermont have w r it t e n e ssays i n the past eight years, covering a wide range of issues, such as the declining middle class, climate change, health care, the national debt, gun safety, the rising cost of a college education, and many

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others. Last year’s winner, Maggie Parker from Woodstock Union High School, was selected from 585 essays. She wrote about the importance of protecting LGBTQ rights. The deadline for student essay submissions is Jan. 9. More information can be found online at sanders.senate.gov/stateoftheunion or by calling (800) 3399834 or emailing katarina_lisaius@sanders.senate.gov.

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Hunters asked to help collect deer biological data

‘We need to get teeth from as many deer as possible’ The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is asking hunters for help in an initiative to gather more biological data on the state’s deer population. Hunters who get a deer during the Nov. 10-25 rifle season are asked to provide an incisor tooth from their deer when they go to a reporting station. Biologists are collecting middle incisor teeth from all rifle season deer in order to evaluate regional differences in ages and antler characteristics of bucks as well as to help estimate population size, growth rate, health and mortality rates. Each tooth will be cross-sectioned to accurately determine the deer’s age, and the results will be posted on the Fish and Wildlife website next spring. Hunters are asked to obtain a tooth envelope from the reporting agent. Write your name, Conservation ID number and date of kill on it. Remove one of the middle incisor

Hunters advised to stay ‘tick smart’ November is one of the high points of the year for reports of tick bites, according to the Vermont Department of Health, and annual cases of Lyme disease continue to rise in Vermont. When wading through high grass and brush or sitting still along the edges of fields and forests, hunters can easily pick up a tick. This hunting season, reduce your risk of tick bites by following these tips. PROTECT – Before you go outside, apply an EPA-registered insect repellent on your skin and treat your clothes with permethrin. When possible, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and tuck your pants into your socks to keep ticks from your skin. CHECK – Do daily tick checks on yourself, your children and pets. REMOVE – Remove ticks right away. Showering within two hours of coming indoors has also been proven effective in washing ticks off the skin before they attach. Put clothing into the dryer on hot heat for 10 minutes to kill remaining ticks. WATCH – If you were bitten by a tick, watch for signs of disease during the weeks following the bite. Call your health care provider if you experience symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, fatigue or joint pain.

teeth, being careful to include the root. Place the tooth in the envelope and give it to the reporting agent. Instructions on removing a tooth will be posted at reporting stations; an instructional video is posted at vtfishandwildlife.com. “Knowing the ages of harvested deer is critically important, and

more information allows us to make better management decisions,” said Nick Fortin, Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s deer project leader. “To produce accurate population estimates, and to better assess our current management strategies, we really need to get teeth from as many deer as possible.”

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Hunters are asked to provide the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department with a tooth from deer they harvest.

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