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Farmhouse Group plans eatery By Jason Starr Observer staff
Good coffee and chatting go hand-in-hand. And lately, talk around Williston’s Starbucks has been that the restaurant going in next door at the former RehabGYM space will be a Farmhouse Group project.
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That is true. But it won’t be in the style that diners are accustomed to from the group’s other four Burlington-area restaurants. And while it will certainly be affiliated with the Farmhouse Group, the precise makeup of the ownership group is unique. The new restaurant is called
Bliss Bee and is planned for a spring opening, according to Farmhouse Group owner Jed Davis. Its slogan is “real food, real easy.” Davis also plans to open a Bliss Bee location next year on Shelburne Road in Shelburne. Unlike the group’s four sit-down restaurants — the Farmhouse Tap
& Grill, Guild Tavern, El Cortijo and Pascolo Ristorante — Bliss Bee will specialize in fast, casual counter service at an “approachable” price point, said Davis. “We expect to do a lot of takeout business,” he said. The Farmhouse Group came together in 2010 and opened three
restaurants in downtown Burlington in four years. It later opened the Guild Tavern in South Burlington. The group’s commitment to locally sourced food is a common thread and will be a part of Bliss Bee’s foundation. The menu will feature beef, turkey and veggie burgers; SEE EATERY PAGE 8
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Bike lanes will be added along Route 2 By Jason Starr Observer staff
The passing lane on Route 2 will be eliminated and bike lanes will be added next summer when the Vermont Agency of Transportation repaves 2.3 miles of road through Williston Village. A June start is planned for the project, which will begin where this year’s paving ended at Maple Tree Place. The project scope ends on the east side of the stop sign at North Williston Road, in front of Williston Federated Church. Vtrans Project Manager Brandon Kipp said the passing lane that climbs the hill just west of the village has proven unnecessary. That roadway width will be better put to use accommodating cyclists, he said, as the road is reduced to two lanes of travel for cars. Route 2 narrows as it enters the village after the hill, but 4-foot bike lanes on both sides of the road will continue. At the busier intersections — for example, at Talcott Road — enhanced markings will SEE REPAVING PAGE 8
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From left, Jean Stauton, Sr. Duckworth and Sr. Drollinger pose with a few of the record number of turkeys donated to the Williston Community Food Shelf on Saturday. According to food shelf president Ginger Morton, a total of 262 turkeys were donated during the annual one-day turkey drive. Fifty-four were distributed to food shelf families Saturday, 50 were donated to the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf in Burlington and 139 were transported to storage in Underhill to give out for Christmas. Also, the food shelf received $1,600 in gift cards and $1,000 in donations.
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Town finance director to depart position
Search for successor begins this month Town of Williston Finance Director Jennifer Kennelly will step down later this month to take a position at Champlain College in Burlington, town administrators announced Friday. Kennelly has served as finance director since September 2016. “Jennifer has been an outstanding
employee and member of our leadership team,” Town Manager Rick McGuire said in a press release. “I’m sad to see her go, but I am also excited for her in this next step in her career. Her financial expertise will serve Champlain College well.” Kennelly will remain involved in the town’s fiscal year 2020 budget review process, which begins in early December. She plans to attend
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selectboard budget review sessions and provide technical assistance to town staff as needed leading up to Town Meeting Day. “The town’s financial position is very strong,” McGuire said. “Residents should be assured that the town’s operations will continue to function smoothly during this transition period. Jennifer’s work during the past two years expanded on strong systems that have been in place in town for many years.” The town will begin a search for a new finance director this month and look to have the new director on board by February. “It has been a very rewarding experience to serve my home community of Williston,” Kennelly said. “I wish my Town of Williston colleagues the very best. It has been a pleasure to witness first-hand the great work that they do every day to provide excellent services to our community.” – Observer staff report
A st atew ide listen i ng tou r beginning this month with the Governor’s Marijuana Advisory Commission will stop at Williston Central School on Nov. 28. The public meeting will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and is a chance for people to comment on marijuana legalization from the perspective of roadway safety, education and prevention, and taxation and regulation. The commission recently released draft reports in these subject areas and is seeking public input as it prepares to finalize its report and submit its recommendations to Gov. Phil Scott by Dec. 15. The three reports are available online at marijuanacommission. vermont.gov. In addition to the Williston Cent ral School tour stop, the commission will host four oth-
ers in the coming weeks. The meetings will be held as forums dedicated to public comment, and guests are encouraged to review each of the reports and attend meetings with comments prepared. The full meeting schedule (all start times are 6:30 p.m.) • Nov. 26 — Asa Bloomer Building, room 266, 88 Merchants Row, Rutland • Nov. 28 — Willison Central School Auditorium, 195 Central School Drive, Williston • Dec. 3 — Morse Center, Black Box Theatre, St. Johnsbur y Academy, 1000 Main Street, St. Johnsbury • Dec. 5 — Vermont Veteran’s Home, 325 North Street, Bennington • Dec. 6 — White River Junction National Guard Armory, 240 Main Street, White River Junction
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Firefighters squelch house fire on Oak Hill Road Williston firefighters extinguished a fire late last Thursday night that had started above a woodstove in a house on Oak Hill Road. The homeowners were uninjured, but were forced to relocate to a nearby hotel for the
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Firefighters respond to a house fire on Oak Hill Road last Thursday night.
night, Williston Fire Department Public Information Officer Prescott Nadeau said. Firefighters were called to the home with reports of fire coming out of the ceiling. Eight Williston firefighters responded in two fire engines, an ambulance and a command vehicle. With no fire hydrants in the area, Fire Chief Ken Morton called in water tankers from the Hinesburg, Richmond, Vermont Air National Guard, Essex Town, and Underhill/ Jericho fire departments. Additional firefighters from Essex Junction assisted at the scene, while the South Burlington Fire Department covered the Town of Williston for any additional calls. The fire was extinguished within minutes, Nadeau said. It is believed to have started around the woodstove’s pipe and was contained to the room where the woodstove is located. Nadeau urged homeowners to clean and inspect chimneys and woodstoves annually and ensure chimneys are installed properly and located away from combustible material. – Observer staff report
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Firefighters respond to a house fire on Oak Hill Road last Thursday night.
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A fire believed to have started above a woodstove was extinguished within minutes by Williston firefighters, but forced the evacuation of residents for the night.
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Creating food stability for all Vermont’s beautiful scenery can make it very difficult to imagine that hunger and malnutrition “live” here, but they are a very real presence in the lives of many thousands of Vermonters. Statewide, over one in four residents lives on restricted incomes that may not always allow them to buy enough healthy food. That number includes nearly a third of all Vermont children and about 1,400 of our Williston neighbors. Because the cost of living has climbed at a much faster pace than wages or retirement incomes, many Vermonters struggle to afford basic needs like housing, childcare and medication. Even one unexpected expense can destroy the most carefully planned household budget. One expense that can be adjusted when money is tight is the amount and quality of the food people buy. When forced to skip meals or rely on inexpensive but unhealthy choices, people are at high risk of developing chronic health problems that affect every part of their lives. And the devastating results of hunger and malnutrition don’t just impact those who experience them — when even one of our neighbors lacks the resources everyone needs
Hunger Free Vermont’s mission is to end the injustice of hunger and malnutrition for all Vermonters. to thrive and positively contribute to their community, we are all the poorer for it. Hunger Free Vermont’s mission is to end the injustice of hunger and malnutrition for all Vermonters. We believe that everyone, at every age, has the right to food to sustain an active and healthy life. Since 1993, our dedicated and passionate staff has helped communities all over the state create longterm changes that make it possible for every one of their residents to have dignified, stable access to food whenever they need it. One way we accomplish this is by providing schools with free
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Headlines after the Nov. 6 statewide election captured well the enthusiasm of the newly elected legislative majorities: “Democratic supermajority comes with sky high expectations.” The final House tally is 102 Democrats and Progressives, 43 Republicans, and five independents. The Senate will be 24-6. Both chambers now have the twothirds majorities needed to override any veto by Republican Gov. Phil Scott. Democrats will start with passing another $15-an-hour minimum wage bill and a payroll-taxed financed parental leave bill, both of which Scott vetoed last session. But that’s just the unfinished business. With unrestrained legislative power in their hands, all of the issues that excite the liberal imagination will compete for a high rank on the “must pass” list. Carbon Tax: This measure, first offered in 2014, is now disguised as carbon pricing, pollution fees, decarbonization, cap-and-trade, greenhouse gas initiative, etc. after the initial, straightforward “carbon tax” aroused massive resistance. The recent United Nations report, telling Americans that we have only a few years left before it will be too late to rescue the dying climate, will be weaponized to create a huge new tax resource for state government, but produce no detectable effect on climate. Welfare increases: The $15
minimum wage will only benefit lower-wage workers who aren’t priced or automated out of their jobs. Much more compulsion will be needed to assure that everyone enjoys a “livable wage.” Mandating employers to pay it avoids making taxpayers pay it, but mandating that employers stay in Vermont could prove troublesome. Act 250 expansion: A stacked, six-member legislative commission will report in January on how to strengthen Act 250 after 50 years. Likely recommendations: Make Act 250 apply to the smaller developments not now covered; make every development satisfy regulators that it will have no net adverse effect on climate change; and mandate that almost all change occur in state-designated growth centers. Health Care: High on the agenda will be forcing all individual Vermonters to buy state-approved health insurance, or suffer a financial penalty. The legislature will compliantly support moving forward with the UVM Medical Center-dominated “all payer” mega-system as a way station toward reviving the single payer plan that collapsed in December 2014. Energy: It’s likely that the legislature will put into state law former Gov. Peter Shumlin’s fiat that Vermont must obtain 90 percent of its total energy needs from renewable sources by 2050. This fiat, once actually enacted, will invite legislators to push through a lengthy
list of mandates, prohibitions, regulations and taxes designed to drive up energy prices to benefit the Renewable Industrial Complex and its political friends. Labor: The legislat ure may try to find some workaround to avoid complying with the Supreme Court’s holding that compelled “agency fees” to labor unions are blatantly unconstitutional. Education: The legislature will cheerfully advance the centralization of control over public education spurred by Act 46, and try to choke off every path for parents and children to escape to independent (non-unionized) schooling. They’ll make universal pre-K programs mandatory, publicly controlled and unionized, despite no evidence that U-Pre-K actually improves educational outcomes. They’ll move onward toward replacing the school homestead property tax with income taxes, with little consideration of the effects of much higher income tax rates on the economy. Gun Control: Having breached the constitutional barrier in 2018, the gun control advocates will try to ban “assault rifles” and prohibit possession of firearms not just by persons judicially adjudged as “extreme risks” (current law), but also by persons subject to much less demanding “relief of abuse” orders. The new legislature will be faced with a deepening liability for state employee and teacher pension and health care benefit obligations, now
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totaling an astounding $4.5 billion. Failure to a least modestly reverse the trend will result in lowered bond ratings and higher cost of borrowing. Legislative leadership has recognized this problem and appropriated a one-time extra $36.2 million this year, but with supermajorities clamoring for immediate spending on pet programs, it’s hard to see how reducing the pension fund inadequacies can compete. The new legislative majorities will be intoxicated with the declaration put into law in Gov. Shumlin’s 2012 budget bill that “spending and revenue policies will reflect the public policy goals established in state law and recognize every person’s need for health, housing, dignified work, education, food, social security and a healthy environment.” That lofty purpose neglects a few other considerations, like a business friendly, job-creating economy, and most people’s need to keep the ever growing Nanny State off of their back and out of their wallets.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Toward hope and healing At this time, words are truly inadequate. In our darkest of hours, you were there with a candle, a warm meal, wearing orange and offering a hug. The sidewalk lit, the curb adorned with flowers, white ribbons on the trees. You held us close and carried us, as together, we said goodbye to Paul. Today, we understand the power of our neighborhood, and our community. We are grateful, and inspired by your kindness and generosity. Thank you. Paul has changed our family’s trajectory. He is leading us down an unmarked path to find purpose, to make a difference … to make Paul’s life and death meaningful. We appreciate your continued patience, companionship and faith as we navigate this journey, looking for hope and healing. Sue, Joe and Marc Hoeppner Hinesburg
Gratitude in action — a Thanksgiving challenge Growing up, we always said grace before meals, but the Thanksgiving prayer always carried greater weight, like we were supposed to mean it more. And so I closed my eyes a little tighter, held my Nana’s hand a little longer and sang a little louder. But at the end of the day, it was all a ceremony required to eat the food. To me, gratitude was basically a song I had to sing before mashed potatoes. But kids grow up. I realized at some point that gratitude isn’t actually a word or a thought or a song at all. True gratitude is an action. It’s calling your sister to see how she’s doing, or taking out the recy-
cling because your partner already has her PJs on. The gratitude we show for people is basically what we call love. But how do you show gratitude for things? Take food, for example. Thanksgiving blessings always begin with gratitude for the food and the hands that prepared it. “These thy gifts we are about to receive” and all that. But how far does that gratitude extend? All of those carrot peelings and turkey bones made the meal possible. Are they going to be wasted in a landfill, where they will literally rot for decades? Or will someone have enough gratitude to send them to a compost pile or a nearby farm, where they can continue giving? This Thanksgiving, we’re challenging you to take a small step of gratitude for your food. It’s called the Thanksgiving Leftovers Challenge, and it’s pretty simple. You just commit to eating all the leftovers in your fridge throughout the rest of November, so no food goes to waste. That’s it If you want to start composting in your own backyard (yes, you can compost through the winter months) or drop it off for Green Mountain Compost — at 1042 Redmond Rd. in Williston — to take care of, even better. It’s however you choose to give thanks for your food. Because every tradition, even Thanksgiving itself, started with a simple act of gratitude. Jonny Finity Communications manager Chittenden Solid Waste District
undertake one of the biggest challenges/opportunities of my life. Running a statewide campaign for the first time was daunting. Running a statewide campaign against an incumbent even more, considering that only once in the last 50-plus years has an incumbent been defeated in a Vermont statewide election. We assembled a team of volunteers and planned a positive campaign focused on the issues. With little statewide name recognition, we began by introducing me to Vermonters. Vermonters were willing to lis-
ten to my perspective and help me in so many ways. Investing in the campaign, hosting house parties, putting up signs and banners, arranging meet and greets, making calls night after night, volunteering for every parade we could find in the state, sharing words of encouragement or just telling me “I voted for you” was very gratifying. Even though the election results were disappointing, the support I received from people all across our state was humbling. The journey was an incredible experience, and I am a better person as a result. SEE LETTERS PAGE 21
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Patio and larger tasting room in the works for Williston brewery By Jason Starr Observer staff
Goodwater Brewery on Marshall Avenue received Development Review Board approval last week to roughly quadruple the size of its tasting room and add an outdoor patio. Owner Marty Bonneau began to finalize expansion plans after the Williston Selectboard loosened size restrictions on retail space in the town’s industrial zoning district, where Williston’s two craft breweries are located. The new allowances were finalized in April to accommodate the growing popularity of the breweries. The Burlington Beer Company received a similar expansion permit in June, complementing a previously permitted increase in brewing capacity. Goodwater’s expansion does not include increased brewing capacity, Bonneau said, and will not increase the brewery’s wastewater needs as Burlington Beer Company’s expansion has. Goodwater’s current tasting room comprises about 500 square feet, close to the maximum allowed under
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the previous regulations. Expansion plans call for a tasting room/restaurant of about 2,000 square feet, the maximum allowed under the new regulations. The three-year-old brewery occupies about 7,500 square feet in a former warehouse at 740 Marshall Avenue. The planned outdoor patio will comprise about 500 square feet, the maximum allowed under the new regulations. Planters are planned to shield the patio, and a retractable awning is under consideration.
The DRB found existing parking in the area to be sufficient to handle the expansion. Bonneau noted that neighboring businesses have mostly daytime hours, while the brewery welcomes guests in the afternoons and evenings. “I have later hours than most of the businesses there,” he said. “We’ve had very little issue (with parking).” The approval is the second step in a three-step process with the DRB. Final plans are required to be submitted within a year.
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protein/grain bowls; and entre salads. Maple Tree Place owner Brookfield Properties, which acquired the property from Cypress Equities last December, has helped in the conversion of the space from its former physical therapy use. RehabGYM moved out in 2016 to anchor the Kismet Place building about a half-mile up Route 2A. In recent week’s, the signature brown
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The former RehabGYM space next to Starbucks at Maple Tree Place is under renovation for a 2019 opening of a fast and casual counter-service eatery called Bliss Bee.
of Bliss Bee’s logo has begun to appear on the building’s exterior. “I have liked this spot for a couple of years,” Davis said. “I love the town and the community of Williston. I love the diversity of residential and retail. I like the movie theater being right there, and I like being next to Starbucks. We are pretty psyched.” Bliss Bee marks an ownership
departure for Davis and the Farmhouse Group: Davis will be the sole owner, backed by an investor group that includes the Farmhouse Group. Davis hopes the Williston and Shelburne locations will be the first in a chain of Bliss Bees. “It starts in Williston,” he said. “We’ve got to make great food and make people happy before anything else happens.”
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The EDGE Sports and Fitness in Williston was given the “Spirit of the ADA” award in October from the Governor’s Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities. “Employing folks with disabilities has enriched our community and changed our culture,” said Kim Kilbon, human resources director at The Edge. Awards are given to employers that reflect the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act in their employment practices, including: recruitment outreach and equal accessibility in the application, interviewing and hiring process; use of on-the-job accommodations and modifications; having accessible buildings, work stations and equipment; and supporting the employment of people with disabilities as an overall strategy.
Gov. Scott leads trade mission to Montreal Gov. Phil Scott headed a trade mission to Montreal last week, accompanied by members of his cabinet and representatives from Vermont businesses including Liquid Measurement Systems of Georgia, Darn Tough of Northfield, Ogee of Burlington, Caledonia Spirits of Hardwick, Northern Reliability of Waterbury and Manufacturing Solutions Incorporated of Morrisville. The businesses discussed mutual trade, distribution of goods and supply chains with Canadian companies, customs agents and federal and provincial representatives. Scott met with newly-elected Québec Premier François Legault to discuss opportunities to expand business and trade ties in areas such as renewable energy, aerospace technology, tourism and transportation. “Last year, bilateral exchanges between Québec and Vermont represented almost $4 billion,” Scott
facility located at Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester. Called the Vermont Center for Responder Wellness, the new center serves the mental health needs of first responders and military veterans. It’s an issue that hits close to home for Flooring America owner David Evarts. “My dad has dealt with PTSD after serving two years in Vietnam and received much needed counseling through the VA,” Evarts said.
“Without that counseling, the last 50 years would have been a lot harder on him.”
Ski Vermont Wine released 90+ Cellars of Boston is partnering with Ski Vermont to launch a limited-edition Cabernet Sauvignon this season to benefit a new scholarship program for Vermont students. The label will feature artwork from one of Ski Vermont’s
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Magazine. The award recognizes 40 people younger than 40 for their commitment to business growth, professional excellence and involvement in their communities. Polly, a resident of Williston, was chosen from among 220 nominations. Polly oversees leadership de-
velopment and the hospital’s new equity, diversity and inclusion training that helps medical center professionals build skills around fair treatment, compassion and acceptance of differences.
Vermont Chamber names ‘Above and Beyond’ awardees The Vermont Chamber of Com-
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merce has announced the selection of nine recipients for its new Above and Beyond Awards, a category designed to highlight Vermonters who have gone above and beyond in their job, industry or community. Winners will be named during the annual Vermont Chamber Citizen of the Year & Above and Beyond Awards Dinner on Dec. 6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in South Burlington. Recipients are: • Paul Carroccio of Manchester Business Association/TPW Real Estate • Bill Colvin of Bennington County Regional Commission • Paul Gallo of Magic Brush Painting • Sean Kio of Burlington Telecom • Kelly Krayewsky of Revision • Courtney Lowe of Woodstock Inn & Resort • Rich McSheffrey of Two Loco Guys, Cornerstone Burger and Cornerstone • Jeffrey Spring of Smugglers’ Notch Resort
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CEO Sharon Rossi. “Her industry experience makes her uniquely qualified to lead at FoodScience during this exciting time of growth.” “It’s an honor to join FoodScience and be part of a winning team with such growth opportunity,” DeSmet said. “I am excited to share my knowledge and leverage my strengths as a leader at a business where the purpose is to help people and pets live healthier lives every day.”
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Cheer pitches in for all star game win Champlain Valley Union High School’s Bennett Cheer helped
four touchdowns and rushed for
(Mount Mansfield) added a rush-
two more scores.
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lead the North to a 57-35 win
Cady found Harrison Leom-
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bruno-Nicholson (Mount Man-
North-South senior all star foot-
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T he a n nu al se n ior al l- st a r matchup will be played in New Hampshire, with Vermont looking to improve on the 22-10-3 record the Granite State holds. Bellows Falls coach Betha-
Rousseau (Rice), Alex Haugwitz
Champlain Valley defender
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(North Country) and Renwick
Nora Weisman-Rowell has been
coach, while Otter Valley’s Stac-
Jake Cady paced the North team,
Smith (St. Johnsbury) for touch-
named to the Twin State field
ey Edmunds and Windsor’s Jody
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Putting the ‘green’ in Green Mountain skiing
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Vermont has long been a leader in the green movement by promoting best environmental practices. That same ideology is a guiding force throughout the state’s ski industry. Efficiency is a top priority in the design and implementation of everything from snowmaking and equipment to the utensils in base lodge eateries. No state is more cognizant of minimizing its impact on the environment, and Vermont’s resorts help set the bar high with their never-ending effort to shrink their carbon footprint. Bolton Valley: Bolton Valley is the first ski resort in Vermont
to implement wind power as an energy source. Bolton also reduces diesel and electric power consu mption i n snow ma k i ng with HKD snowguns and SMI fan guns and reduces fossil fuel consumption for heating the base lodge with Magnum Countryside pellet stoves. Additionally, all used cooking oil is donated to the Alternative Fuel Foundation. Bolton Valley is also an advocate for recycling, safe snowmelt, environmental towel programs and more. Mad River Glen: Mad River Glen strives to maintain current infrastructure, minimize envi-
ronmental impact and stay true to the ownership co-op’s vision of maintaining the area’s unique character. The philosophy is to protect and preserve the unique ski experience, putting an emphasis on the mountain, not development. The philosophy can be traced to Mad River’s founder, Roland Palmedo, who believed that “…a ski area is not just a place of business, a mountain amusement park, as it were. Instead it is a winter community whose members, both skiers and area personnel, are dedicated to the enjoyment of the sport.” Smugglers’ Notch Resort: Since the 1970’s, Smugglers’ has been a leader in environmental stewardship. Operating a large mountainside village and 1,200 acres of alpine terrain requires constant attention to, and implementation of, sustainable practices. Smugglers’ maintains a Five Star status in energy efficiency in residential construction, wildlife and habitat protection with ongoing tracking of both the Bicknell’s thrush and black bear populations, and operation of the Living Machine treatment facility using natural biological processes to treat a significant portion of the resort’s wastewater. Through extensive reuse, recy-
cle and composting efforts, lunch service for the resort’s daily ski and snowboard children’s camp programs is trash-free. On the mountain, the snowmaking system has reduced diesel consumption by two thirds thanks to a 100 percent upgrade in the snow gun f leet. Smugglers’ is the first resort in Vermont recognized as an environmental leader by the Vermont Business Environmental Partnership program, ref lecting Smugglers’ comprehensive environmental management program focused on compliance and minimization
of environmental impacts. Sugarbush Resort: Sugarbush has been part of the NSAA Climate Challenge since 2011, a voluntary program aimed at decreasing its carbon foot print. New this season, Sugarbush has replaced plastic straws with paper straws. Sugarbush is also in a long-term partnership with Green Lantern Capital of Waterbury, to support the development of 2.5 megawatts of clean, renewable solar energy. As of early 2017, five 500-kiloSEE GREEN PAGE 16
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Vermont Ski Museum plans mountain troop exhibit The Vermont Ski Museum in Stowe announces the opening of a new exhibit, “Peak to Peak: 10th Mountain Division Then and Now.” An opening party is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30. The exhibit will highlight the evolution of the 10th Mountain Division’s equipment and training since its beginnings in 1943 to today. The idea for U.S. mountain troops was borrowed from Finland and Russia and brought to the Army at the start of World War II by C. Minot “Minnie” Dole. Dole also founded the National Ski Patrol, and drew heavily on
its membership to populate the mountain division. The 10th did most of its training at Camp Hale, Colo., before deploying to Italy to help close the Italian front and end the war. The unique training that focused on cold weather and mountainous terrain resulted in the development of suitable gear. The exhibit will recreate gear from 1943 archival photographs of the 10th Mountain Division as a way to highlight pieces from the museum’s collection and to compare and contrast the equipment packing lists of 10th Mountain soldiers in World War II to today.
The museum worked closely with the 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum Museum to prepare this exhibit. Additionally, the museum relied on the Vermont National Guard and Army Mountain Warfare School, based in Jericho, Vt., for information on how they train elite Army soldiers from all over the country in military mountaineering. The commander of the Vermont National Guard and the acting chief of staff from Fort Drum will say a few words at the opening event. Peak to Peak will compliment the museum’s long-term exhibit “Vermont and the 10th Mountain
Division,” which tells the story of the 10th in World War II and the impact the 10th soldiers had on Vermont’s ski industry when they returned. These veterans opened ski areas, ran ski schools, developed equipment and nurtured generations of skiers. The opening reception is free and open to the public. Donations at the door are appreciated. The
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They’ve got it made How machine-made snow supplements Mother Nature in Vermont
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If you want to know what makes Vermont skiing and snowboarding truly special, you don’t need to look too deep; it’s the snow. Legendary natural accumulations are
supplemented with some of the very best snowmaking systems in the business, and expert mountain operations teams across the state have turned grooming and surface maintenance into an art form. Whether you’re in search of the ultimate untracked experience or carving up pristine corduroy, Ver-
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mont’s ski resorts work night and day to deliver the best possible surfaces on which to leave your mark. Bolton Valley: Bolton Valley starts making snow in November with a goal of getting the main mountain open in early December. The snowmakers work around the clock whenever the temps are right to lay down snow on Vista Peak and Timberline. A special focus is on the trails that are lit for night skiing, so guests have a variety of trails to choose from after the sun goes down. Smugglers’ Notch Resort: With a fleet comprised of 100 percent high efficiency/low energy snow guns, Smugglers’ is well known for high quality surface conditions. Capacity currently sits at 62 percent and is expected to grow over the coming years thanks to the recent addition of a water intake pipeline that runs from the resort down to the nearby Lamoille River. Fun projects for the snowmakers to tackle this season include sculpted learning terrain close to the children’s center, and a brand-new banked slalom course located on Madonna Mountain. Mad River Glen: Snowmaking is the most obvious example of what separates Mad River Glen
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from the rest of the industry as it is the last bastion of natural snow skiing in New England. The snowmaking system is limited not because skiers don’t like snowmaking but because there has always been precious little water available to do more. Believe it or not, Mad River was at the forefront of snowmaking and would likely have increased output if additional water had been available. As the industry changed over the years and became more reliant on snow mak i ng, Mad River’s lack of it helped to set the mountain apart. Sugarbush Resort: Sugarbush offers snowmaking on 70 percent of its terrain, reserving the other 30 percent for natural snow conditions. Thanks to the purchase of low-energy snow guns including over the last decade, Sugarbush has seen energy savings of close to 20 percent, while being able to make more, better quality snow in less time. Sugarbush has SEE MADE PAGE 15
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continued to make snowmaking upgrades this season, with a new snowmaking pipe and a new pump house at Mt. Ellen. Jay Peak Resort: Jay Peak invested $50,000 in new HKD tower guns to help augment the close to 400 inches of natural snow the resort receives and picked-up a shiny new Prinoth Bison groomer to help smooth (just some) trails out. Killington Resort: The longest season in the East is made, not born. If snowmaking is the heart of the Beast, the mountain operations team is the backbone of the whole operation. To compliment Mother Nature’s average of 250 inches of natural snow each winter, Killington Resort’s snowmaking system covers 600 skiable acres. When conditions are at their best, in an hour’s time, Killington’s snowmaking system pumps more than 720,000 gallons of water to 240 snow guns, covering 80 acres with 12 inches of fresh snow. The snowmaking system features 88 miles of pipe and 1,700 snow guns (including more than 1,100 low energy guns).
Killington World Cup race gets go-ahead Killington Resort last week received a positive snow control announcement from FIS (Internal Ski Federation), the governing body of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup, assuring international race teams and ski racing fans traveling to central Vermont for Thanksgiving Weekend that both the giant slalom and slalom races will take place as scheduled Nov. 24-25. “The news of FIS approval on race course snow preparation has the entire resort excited to welcome international ski teams from more than 20 countries to Killington,” said race organizer Herwig Demschar. Now in its third year at Killington Resort, the races have become a weekend event with an expanded musical line-up (this year featuring Michael Franti and Guster) and opportunities to meet and greet the athletes. Killington Resort opened for the season Oct. 19. With snow-
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Williston Button Up Weatherize Launch Join us to meet Building Energy, the contractor offering free visits to Williston homeowners, sign up to get them to your home, grab some weatherization tools, and get direction from Efficiency Vermont specialists on what you can do right now to
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watt arrays — in Poultney, Brandon, New Haven, Guilford and Wells River — are fully operational and plugged into Green Mountain Power’s electrical grid. In addition, Sugarbush also has a number of other green initiatives including energy-efficient snowmaking, composting/recycling policy, Tesla charging stations and a bio-diesel policy for off-road vehicles. The resort also works closely with the Mad Bus — the Mad River Valley’s free seasonal bus service.
November 21, 2018 Killington Resort: Killington is the home of Cow Power, with over 1 million kilowatt hours annually coming from Vermont dairy cows, specifically their waste. In addition to supporting local farms and harvesting methane gas, Killington continues to invest heavily in solar power, including onsite AllEarth Solar trackers and four offsite solar farms. These two projects produce enough solar energy to run all the lifts at Killington Resort and Pico Mountain for the entire season, helping to keep one of Vermont’s greenest resorts sustainable. Ski coverage provided courtesty of Ski Vermont.
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HANNAFORD PROGRAMSOUPS Soup is the ultimate comfort food. Delicious, hear t y soup recipes can help you keep your sanity during the hectic holiday season. Taste test soups and talk about great sides to round out a simple, satisfying meal. Instructor: Joanne Heidkamp, registered dietitian and nutritionist for Hannaford Supermarkets. Ages 18plus, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $10 resident s/$15 nonresidents. BEGINNER’S VIOLIN OR VIOLA Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the violin or viola? You may choose either in this program. You will start at the very beginning with learning how
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gram starts in January and is a parent-child clinic. First and second grade is coed and begins with 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 The youth rec basketball programs need a few good people to fill the roles of volunteer coaches and referees for the upcoming season. Sign up to be a coach when you register your child, or if you know of someone who would be a great coach, have them contact the Williston Recreation Department at 876-1160 or recreation@willistonvt.org. Also needed are referees. Please spread the word if you know of good people who would do a fine job in either of these roles.
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Savvy Senior By Jim Miller
How to capture your elder loved ones’ story Dear Savvy Senior, I am interested in making a video of my 82-year-old parents’ life story/legacy and how they want to be remembered. With the holidays approaching, I thought this could be a neat gift to my older siblings, but I could use some help. What can you tell me? Youngest of Five Dear Youngest, A personal recording of your parents’ life story could be a wonderful holiday gift and something you and your family could cherish the rest of your lives. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED Your first step is to find out if your parents are willing to make a legacy video, which would entail you asking them a number of thoughtful questions about their life in an interview format in front of a video recording device. If they are, all you’ll need is a smartphone or camcorder and a list of questions or prompts to get them talking. RECORDING EQUIPMENT If you have a smartphone, making a video of your parents’ story is simple and free. However, you may want to invest a “smartphone tripod” to hold the phone while
you conduct the interview, and a “smartphone external microphone,” which would improve the audio quality. You can find these types of products at Amazon.com for under $20. Most smartphones today have good quality cameras and have the ability to edit/trim out the parts you don’t want. Or you can download a free video-editing app like Magisto or Adobe Premiere Clip that can help you customize your video. If you want a higher quality video, consider purchasing an HD camcorder. Sony, Panasonic and Canon are the top-rated brands, according to Consumer Reports. These can run anywhere from a few hundred dollars, up to $1,000 or more. QUESTIONS AND PROMPTS To help you prepare your list of questions for your parents’ video interview, go to the “Have the Talk of a Lifetime” website at TalkofaLifetime.org. This resource, created by the Funeral and Memorial Information Council, offers a free workbook that lists dozens of ques-
tions in different categories. Some of these include: earliest memories and childhood; significant people; proudest accomplishments; and most cherished objects. This will help you put together a wide variety of meaningful, open-ended questions. Old photos of your parents, their family members and friends are also great to have on hand to jog your parents’ memory and stimulate conversations. After you select your questions and photos, be sure to share them with your parents ahead of time so they can have some time to think about their answers. This will make the interview go much smoother. INTERVIEW TIPS Arrange an interview time when your parents are rested and relaxed, and choose a quiet, comfortable place where you won’t be interrupted. You may need several sessions to cover everything you want. When you get started, ask your parents to introduce themselves and ask a warm-up question like “When and where were you born?”
Then ease into your selected questions, but use them as a guide, not a script. If your parents go off topic, go with it. You can redirect them to your original question later. Think of it as a conversation; there’s no right or wrong thing to talk about, as long as it’s meaningful to you and your parents. Also, be prepared to ask follow-up questions or diverge from your question list if you’re curious about something. If you’d like to hear more, try “And then what happened?” or “How did that make you feel?” or “What were you thinking in that moment?” And end your interview with some reflective questions, such as “What legacy would you like to leave?” or “How do you want to be remembered?” 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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Second- and third-graders from Mater Christi School in Burlington recently visited the Sisters of Mercy at Our Lady of Providence Residential Care Facility in Winooski, where they shared favorite books and poems with residents. Here, Giuliana Walsh of Williston (center), along with fellow students Alexandra McCullen and Jacqueline Brown (right), read with sister Germaine Compagna.
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◆CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR AND LUNCHEON 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 Grace United Methodist Church 130 Maple St., Essex Junction The church hosts its annual Ch r ist mas Craf t Fair & Luncheon. Call Ann for more information at 879-7943.
◆TRANSITION TOWN STORIES 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26 Jericho Town Library 7 Jericho Center Circle Transition Town Jericho presents the documentary “Dancing With the Cannibal Giant: Five New Stories for the Great Transition.” The film portrays people and places helping t ransfor m the world and create more resilient and sustainable communities. The event includes a dialogue with the filmmakers.
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◆BUTTON UP WEATHERIZATION WORKSHOP 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 Dorothy Alling Memorial Library 21 Library Lane, Williston Home weatherization talk and time to meet with Building Energy, the Williston energy contractor conducting free home visits through Button Up. Light refreshments will be provided. Brought to you by Button Up Vermont and Sustainable Williston.
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Saturday, Dec. 1 Colchester Pond, Colchester T he Wi noosk i Valley Pa rk District welcomes people to its monthly bird monitoring walk led by environmental educator Juli Tyson. Enjoy a moderate hike around the pond looking for birds and animal tracks. Snowshoes, binoculars and field guides provided.
◆50 WAYS TO PROVE HE’S DEAD 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 Vermont Genealogy Library Hegeman Avenue, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester Finding a date of death for an ancestor can be very important t o you r ge nealog y sea rche s. T here are many sou rces that might give you the information you need. Vermont Genealogy Li b r a r y s t a f f m e m b e r s w i l l show you more than 50 ways to locate a death date. These sources can range from formal documents to the truly bizarre. Cemeter ies are an impor t ant source of information and they will be covered in detail. Visit vtgenlib.org or call 310-9285 for more information.
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Vermonters welcomed me into this race, our team gave me a chance to win and my family made this a special journey. I’m proud of our team and the campaign we ran. Thank you Gail, Darren, Dawn, Hayden, Rachel, Casey, Shayne, Ben and Tyler. And thank you, Vermont! Don Turner Milton
Complex labels and common purpose One of my favorite parts about living in Vermont is our ability to defy description, particularly at a time when it has become acceptable in our country to separate and label entire groups of people, placing them in boxes based on beliefs, actions or appearance. I am proud to live in a brave little state full of hyphens. What do I mean by this? Simply that we don’t summarize our fellow citizens using one-word labels. To capture the complex character of my friends and neighbors, I often find myself assembling beautiful run-on sentences that
would make my high school English teacher cringe. I introduce my neighbor as the hunter-farmer-outdoorsy-blacksmith-birder. When describing my friend, I call him an artsy-mechanic-logger-dad-artisan-quarry worker. As for me, I am a hiker-engineer-occasional angler-mom-paddler-conservationist. A lot of hats for certain, but no more (and quite possibly a few less) than most other Vermonters. Being able to respect our differences while working alongside one another to maintain the health of our wildlife, woodlands and waterways, and still preserve public access, is one of our most important responsibilities. It is one that is easiest to accomplish when we don’t let labels stand in the way of shared purpose and good work. Julie Moore Secretary, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
Staying steadfast for reproductive rights It’s discouraging that in the year 2018, I find myself telling constituents that, as President of the Vermont Senate, I will do whatever it takes to protect Vermont women’s
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Accountability without delay The recent decision to delay the vote at the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops on several proposals to confront the clergy sexual abuse crisis — in particular bishops accused of covering up abuse or being guilty themselves of sexual abuse, misconduct and impropriety and abuse of power — will not delay my commitment to transparency and accountability to the people of Vermont and the Catholic community that I serve. In keeping with this, I offer the following: • The lay task force formed to examine all clergy files that contain any allegation of the sexual abuse of a minor has met and is beginning its work. On completion of their work, I will publish a list of all clergy who have had a credible and substantiated allegation of sexual abuse of a minor made against them. • As part of my promise to protect children in our care and pledge to heal those who have experienced abuse by our clergy, a website has been created and will be continuously updated to ensure that our Diocese is transparent about our handling, prevention and response to the sexual abuse of minors: vermontcatholic.org/promise. • As the Diocese has for the past 16 years, we remain committed to a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to child abuse and neglect. Beyond these fundamental steps — which are in place today — the Diocese continues to be focused on outreach to all survivors of sexual abuse by clergy. Rev. Christopher J. Coyne Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington
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malls, universities, utilities, car dealerships and power research facilities. “The growth of the electric vehicle charging market bodes well for Vermont’s goal to increase availability of electric vehicle chargers,” said Vermont Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn. “We look forward to working with iSun on expanding access to renewable power solutions.”
State officials highlight Apprenticeship Week Vermont Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle and Gov. Phil Scott marked National Apprenticeship Week last week with an announcement of new funding for expanded apprenticeship opportunities across the state. “Economic growth in Vermont depends on the continued development of skilled workers,” Kurrle said. “Registered apprenticeships are helping to fill this need.” Apprenticeship opportunities for both employers and jobseekers are listed at labor.vermont.gov. VERMONT UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DECLINES TO 2.8 PERCENT The Vermont Department of Labor announced last week that the seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate for October was 2.8 percent — a decrease of one-tenth of one percentage point from the revised September rate. The national rate in October was 3.7 percent. Vermont’s unemployment rate was tied for eighth lowest in the country.
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can help out on the running course, keeping runners safe, with parking, inside with the food area and packet pick-up. Most shifts are two to three hours, and the event runs from 3:30–5 p.m. Sign up to volunteer at runsignup. com/resolutionrunandwalk. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA – The Milton Family Community Center will host its 7th Annual Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 8 at the United Church in Milton. Volunteers are needed from 7 a.m. to noon to help decorate and set up tables and to help during the event at the children’s activity table. Contact Vikki Patterson at 893-1457 or email vpatterson@ miltonfamilycenter.org. BOOKS FOR KIDS – Fletcher Free Library is in need of a volunteer to sort donated children’s picture books for Burlington’s Books for Children gift campaign. Contact Rebecca Goldberg at 865-7216 or email rgoldberg@burlingtonvt.gov. GIFT SORTERS NEEDED – Lund invites volunteers to help organize and sort toys, clothing, books and more to be distributed to children before the holidays arrive. Flexible scheduling Dec. 3-7, Dec. 10-14 and Dec. 1721 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Contact Julie Richards at 864-7467, Ext. 2028, or email julier@lundvt.org. MIND THE BARREL – Toys for Kids is seeking volunteers to check the red “Toys for Kids” donation barrels at various sites in Chittenden County. Volunteers will check one or more barrels through December and deliver collected toys to a Williston collection site. Contact John Welsh at 872-0354. TIED WITH A BOW – Vermont CARES needs volunteers to wrap gifts for donations at the Burlington Town Center beginning Friday Dec. 14. Shifts are three hours and can accommodate 3-4 volunteers per shift. Contact Theresa Vezina at 863-2437, Ext. 3 or email Theresa@vtcares.org.
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our 10 regional Hunger Councils that bring together more than 1,000 local leaders and organizations to learn about hunger issues in their own area, including Chittenden County, and take action to address them. Interested in lear ning more about hunger in your neighborhood and how it can be addressed? Our Executive Director, Anore Horton, will be speaking at Dorothy Alling Memorial Library at 6 p.m. Nov. 28. You can also visit our website:
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