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‘MONTGOMERY THRIVES’ MOVES TO MAKE LIFE BETTER By Gregory J. Lamoureux County Courier MONTGOMERY: Paul Costello, the Executive Director of the Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD), announced at Town Meeting this year that Montgomery had been chosen as their next target for bettering the community. The state program aims to better communities by gathering the resources needed for adequate

growth from federal, state, local and nongovernmental parties. The community met recently to set goals, including increasing technology in the area through broadband access and cell phone coverage. The hope for better coverage is not just for safety. It’s also needed to improve tourism and to attract new residents who may be looking to reside in the Town but telecommute for

their employment. “In setting their priorities for action, Montgomery residents made some very strategic decisions,” Costello explained, “There is so much good work going on already in the arts, community events, trail development and other areas that residents celebrated and are very proud of, but when it came down to it, they make hard choices about gearing up to develop the hard infrastructure that will be a foundation for future business growth, housing, tourism and all the other great ideas advanced through the Community Visit process.” In addition to broadband a n d cell

phone coverage expansion, the community has expressed a need for a community wastewater program- which has been a sticking point for development in Montgomery Center, including a renovated and remodeled Town Clerk’s office. “Developing this infrastructure will be essential to a healthy future for the community,” Costello wrote in an email to the County Courier this week, “A task force is coming together to develop a plan for a new wastewater treatment system for Montgomery.” That task force is expected to work with the feds as well as state and local officials to develop a plan for a community-wide wastewater plan, then work on grant funding for such a project. The whole project is being called ‘Montgomery Thrives,’ and it aims to improve the community’s day to day living experience. Lastly, the idea of reinventing the pedestrian and traffic infrastructure in the villages is a big goal for the program. With small businesses lining the streets of the villages, it’s become a leading topic that residents want tackled by

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25-year-old Bobby Bushey of Berkshire was convicted of three counts of possession of child pornography last year after confessing in open court to downloading torrents with numerous files containing photos and videos of children having sex with adults. According to a newly filed court document, Bushey is now being accused of violating his probation conditions by not taking part in sex offender treatment. The court file indicates that Bushey was warned by his probation officer several times for not attending the regularly scheduled sex offender treatment sessions. In the affidavit, written by probation officer Brad Dansereau, Bushey was handed a post-dated violation, warning him that if he began attending his sessions the

complaint would be filed with the court in a month. Bushey told his probation officer that he could not afford the sex offender sessions, according to Dansereau. Dansereau described Bushey’s time with him as unimpressive when it came to finding a job that could pay for treatment as well as sustain a lifestyle without needing public assistance. “I’ve checked on him at home and he was sleeping in the middle of the day due to staying up until 3 am in the morning watching movies. Today he was lying in the waiting room taking a nap.” Dansereau said he explained to Bushey that this lifestyle showed he was not putting his full effort into finding a job, so his excuses were not sufficient. If Bushey is convicted of the probation violation, he could serve time for his underlying child pornography conviction. Bushey’s 2017 plea agreement shows that he was sentenced to 5-15 years, all suspended except six months of home confinement.

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Perhaps it’s a sign of the time we live in when organizations are donating bleeding control kits to schools. In this case, the Auxiliary at Northwestern Medical Center has donated bleeding control kits to the Enosburg Falls High School, Missisquoi Valley Union High School, and the Swanton elementary school as well as the remainder of the FNESU schools. The kits are intended to be used in mass casualty situations like a school shooting, an event that could be survivable if quick action is taken to stop wounds from bleeding. A total of 88 kits were donated by the Medical Center’s Auxiliary, at a cost of about $20,000. One of the kits at the Enosburg Falls High School is mounted in a box outside the school’s cafeteria and gymnasium- right next to an equally life saving medical device, an automatic external defibrillator. Obviously, nobody wants the kits

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SWANTON MAN PRETENDS TO BE HIS BROTHER

Vermont State Police say Dominic Tardif, 32, of Swanton stole his brother’s identity in an attempt to avoid being arrested. According to the Vermont State Police, Dominic Tardif was pulled over on I-89 in St. Albans just after midnight on Saturday. When the Trooper spoke with him, he told the Trooper he was Raymond Tardif, 35, of Swanton-- Dominic’s brother. According to court records, Tardif claimed to be Matthew Berger, before ultimately changing his claim and saying he was Raymond Tardiff. When the officer still didn’t believe him, he finally confessed to being Dominic Tardif. Dominic’s license had been criminally suspended since June 21, 2016, according to the trooper. Trooper Adam Lippa said in a written statement to the court this was not the first time Dominic had tried to give a false name to police. Lippa said he gave a Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy a false name after a single vehicle crash in April of this year. When police went to Dominic’s home to further question him, he had spray painted the vehicle he was initially pulled over in- a white truck, now black with a cap on the back, according to the trooper. Lippa said he also saw drug paraphernalia in the vehicle when it was parked in Dominic’s driveway. A previous arrest for assault and robbery left Dominic with conditions of release, including a curfew. Dominic was in violation of his curfew, according to Trooper Adam Lippa, who arrested him and charged him with violations of conditions of release, false information to a police officer, and identity theft. He was arraigned on Monday at which point he was held until a further court hearing could happen to determine release eligibility. Tardiff’s criminal history includes two failures to appear, three felony convictions, and eight misdemeanor convictions. He also has a dozen charges for violating probation.

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can teach students how to do their checkbook and give them an idea about the bills they are going to have,” said Root. When it comes to career choices, Root noted that the reality of the job the students have chosen and the salary it will provide, does hit home during the hour long event. “The students see right away if their job will provide the kind of life they want to live. Sometimes they see they will need two jobs to pay the bills. It’s good to be able to give them that perspective before they are out of school while they still have time to explore their options and get a better idea of what the world is going to offer them in a few years.” Root has participated in events both at MVU and BFA and she’s enjoyed seeing the enthusiasm of both students and community members. “Most of the volunteers are very willing to participate and keep their name on the list for upcoming events,” said Root, “and many of the kids are surprised by all that they will have to do in a few years. That’s great to hear; it’s what we are trying to put out there.” Each year the BPW sends surveys to the students and volunteers who participate to get an idea of what worked well and what could be improved upon. "We find out if the students enjoyed the event and what they got out of it. It’s amazing to watch them move around the room each year and see the eye opening experiences they have,” said BPW member Jackie Hawkins, “Some kids leave the event confident that they have a good plan and can really do it; others see that their plans aren’t going to pan out and that they need to change course.” Students aren’t the only ones who learn from the event. “It’s eye opening for the volunteers to see what kind of kids are in the community, what they are thinking about and where they are at. They see that there are kids out there that have a lot to offer,” said Hawkins. Beth Crane, who works

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By Ruthie Laroche For the County Courier Students at BFA St. Albans got a taste of life after high school on Wednesday at the third annual Financial Literacy Day hosted by the Franklin County Business and Professional Women and the BFA St. Albans Business Department. Over ninety students, primarily sophomores, spent over an hour participating in a financial role play; they got a firsthand look at the cost of living on their own. Members of the Franklin County BPW were joined by volunteers from local businesses to build a 'mock' financial community where students, equipped with salaries and a checking account, could test their financial skills. The students worked in the classroom beforehand to develop a profile that reflected life as they see it ten years after high school graduation. The profile included choosing a profession, researching a salary the career would provide, and deciding if they saw themselves as married, single, owners of pets or parents to children. For many, the experience is something relatively foreign. High school students at BFA St. Albans are not required to take a financial literacy class before they graduate. Mary Brouillette, as well as the other teachers in the Business Department, would like to see that change. "We have 200 seniors graduate each year, and not many of them are prepared for this aspect of their lives.” “The Business Department offers a Personal Finance class as an elective where some students take this class before they graduate. Students also learn the basics of a personal budget during a Career Exploration class that sophomores are required to take for graduation and some financial literacy information is covered in a Senior Civics course,” explained Brouillette, who's been part of the BPW event at BFA St. Albans since its inception three years ago. An event the size and scope of the Financial Literacy Day requires a lot of hands-on work by a large number of people. "We are so thankful to the community for coming to help; it's a

Two sophomores, Karah White and Sophie Thompson, took time out of their financial adventure to share about their experience. Thompson, a music lover, chose a career as a musical therapist. White is also a musician, but she chose to be a police officer. “I feel a little weird because I’m not spending my money and most people are. Lots of people are getting a second job to pay for their expenses, and I don’t need one. I’m wondering what I’m doing wrong,” said Sophie with a chuckle, “It’s a good thing, but it is also confusing.” The girls were both surprised at the disparity in their grocery bills. “The cost of food surprised me the most,” said Thompson, noting that White, who has food allergies, must come up with a much larger sum of money each month to cover the cost of a specific diet, “her overall budget is larger than mine, but once we bought groceries we were nearly equal.” White, seeing the cost of food rise and knowing she didn’t want to take on a second job, began to make decisions to ensure her budget would work. “I have decided to live a little more minimalistically,” said White, “I feel like this gave me a lot more perspective than if I’d been sitting in a classroom watching a presentation. This really keeps us active and learning.” Owen Biniecki, who is interested in a career in journalism, enjoyed meeting the members of the community who came out to help with the event. When asked if he thought other students should participate, he didn’t hesitate. “It’s a good learning experience and there aren’t a lot of other places that you get to interact with this many people and learn this much in a day. It’s a great experience!” “It was good to learn about how awful and how good the money side of life can be,” said Biniecki with a laugh, “it’s both interesting and daunting! I was a lot more successful than I thought I would be, and that was good.” The current Franklin County BPW president, Bonnie Root, was present at Wednesday’s event. “I really enjoy the fact that we

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YOUR FIVE CORN KERNELS OF CORN

Every year around Thanksgiving time, my grandmother would tell the story of the Puritans at Plymouth Rock in the years after the settlers landed there in 1620. A story that we all have heard a dozen or more times, but with details that few listen to. Her family held the long standing tradition of placing five kernels of corn next to their plates during their Thanksgiving meal. As the story goes, the first year the settlers were in Massachusetts, the winter became extremely unforgiving, and the food supply became sparse to say the least. To survive, the Puritans had to ration their food. That ration became so grim, that at times, their allotment was a mere five kernels of corn. In addition the settlers would try their best to live off the land and water, eating fish, squirrels, birds, and an occasional deer- but one constant remained, the little bit of food they could rely on would be rationed to survive By Gregory J. Lamoureux the winter and still have just Editor enough to plant come spring. The spring of 1621 finally came, and so too did fresh food. Soon, the food supply was replenished, and so were the spirits of the first non-native Americans in this country. To remember the famine, and the hard times they had endured, the settlers would often begin their meals with just five kernels of corn on their plates. It was a way to celebrate their prosperity while also remembering the difficulty they and their ancestors endured. Now, this may sound like a far fetched myth that someone thought up to further celebrate Thanksgiving, however, as a direct decedent of some of the settlers in Plymouth, my grandmother would have been 103 this year. She told of her grandparents who for their entire lives had upheld the same tradition. That would mean it started at least pre-civil war era. So if this tradition was indeed made up along the way, it was made up a long time ago. In more recent years the five kernels of corn are said to have taken a different meaning. The first represented autumns beauty, the second to love one another, the third God’s love for everyone, the fourth to be kind to our neighbors, especially the native Americans, and the fifth- a reminder that we are free people. However you celebrate Thanksgiving, think about the five kernels of corn, contemplate all you have to be thankful for- because what brings us down could certainly be worse.

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THE SAFETY OF VERMONT’S MILK This commentary is by Anson Tebbetts, the secretary of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. From time to time, folks will ask our agency, “How safe is the milk we buy in our stores?” The simple answer is, “very safe.” Let’s dig a little deeper. Caring for cows and all farm animals in Vermont is a top priority. It starts with our dairy farmers monitoring the health of their animals. If an animal is thought to be ill and requires medical treatment, the farmer immediately removes it from the routine process of gathering milk for distribution. This protects the milk supply and consumers. The cow is given time to recover while being treated by a veterinarian or the farmer. This recovery period is essential to protecting the cow and the consumer. Farmers are well aware of the risks if they do not follow well-established rules. Vermont state veterinarian and director of Food Safety and Consumer Protection at the agency, Dr. Kristin Haas says her office works with the Federal Drug Administration, the United States Department of Agriculture, state officials, veterinarians and farmers directly to confirm that antibiotics and other medications for dairy animals are used appropriately. “Our collaborations with these

groups are meant to ensure that antibiotics and other medications are used only as needed to treat sick animals, and to prevent violative medication residues from reaching the milk and meat supplies,” Dr. Haas said. Another tool available to assist Vermont dairy farmers with achieving gold-standard management practices that exceed the minimum requirements established by law is the Food Armor® Program (www. foodarmor.org). It provides veterinarians with the expertise needed to work with their client farms to establish best practices regarding veterinary medication use. This program is not limited to antibiotics and is meant to encourage prudent and cautious use of veterinary medication on farms, thereby helping to ensure a safe meat and dairy food supply. To further ensure that milk is safe when it leaves the farm, Vermont State Statute requires that every bulk load be tested for residual antibiotics. The FDA has established public health-based tolerances for antibiotics, and the test results of all bulk loads must fall below these tolerances. Milk that does not pass this rigorous public health testing is discarded and never makes it to store shelves. Tainted milk is also prohibited from being repurposed

as livestock feed, which means that drug residues are prevented from entering our meat-based foods. Public health-based testing completed prior to milk processing also confirms that bacteria levels do not exceed public safety-based regulatory limits. The agency’s dairy section regulators investigate every positive tanker load to verify that milk is discarded and to recommend corrective actions to the farmer intended to prevent

future mishaps. These efforts have paid off and continue to be effective. Since 2011 the number of loads having to be disposed of has steadily dropped. While the numbers are low and trending down, dairy officials will continue to work towards zero. While those efforts and the support programs are important, the farmers do the real work. Vermont farmers are at the leading edge of some of our most important food safety efforts, and without their

leadership, the food we consume would be much less safe than it is today. In fact, milk that is available to consumers on grocery store shelves is tested more rigorously and comprehensively to ensure safety than any other food product we consume. We will continue to work together to protect public health and safety, but also to raise and support a healthy dairy herd and industry. Working together, we can assure the public of the safest and best dairy in the world.

THE ROOTS OF VERMONT’S DRUG PROBLEM person, who has just failed out of high school and community college, is rejected by the military and is denied the employment opportunities that offered training and decent wages, and finds themselves in a group of their peers on the street with over a 50 percent unemployment rate? What would you do? Many accept low-paying jobs and

remain there for the rest of their lives. Others get more education online or through correspondence programs. And still, others get very depressed and angry and begin to use drugs and become drug addicts and sellers. If a person is not interested in opiate, they will not use them, regardless of how plentiful they are. To blame our drug problem on suppliers is not

the answer. As Gov. Phil Scott has recently said, “I’ve called for reforms that will provide savings which can be reinvested in a cradle-to-career system, which will not only provide quality educational opportunities at every stage of life but make Vermont an education destination, attracting working families, so we can rebuild our workforce and

grow the economy.” Can more parents be helped by government programs to prepare their children for school? Is education the key to avoiding failure and rejection in the future? Until we can admit that more help should be given to the unprepared parents we will continue to ignore the cause of the drug problems in Vermont.

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BOUNTIFUL HARVEST FEEDS FAIRFAX STUDENTS

Current president Caitlin Allan and current vice president Shane Sealsgive community members a tour of the farm at the first annual Harvest Dinner in October of 2017. Courtesy Photo By Ruthie Laroche For the County Courier The four thousand square foot BFA Fairfax Farm to School garden is lying dormant at the moment, but fertile soil and hardworking hands brought forth a bounty of produce this year. Three years ago, students at the school decided they’d like to try their hands at horticulture; the results have been tremendous. “We rototilled, shoveled, and made trenches ourselves; there’s a lot of blood, sweat, and tears in that ground,” said Caitlin Allan, president of the Leadership Council and Club for the program. Students have been responsible for every phase of the project since it began. “I took the Project Design Class where we learned about every element of this project. We also created a plan and decided where we were going to put everything in the garden using Google My Maps,” said Allan. Almost all of the work in the garden has been done by hand. “It’s very rewarding to see what we have been able to do by hand,”

said Anna Skerrett, secretary of the Farm to School Club. Recent additions to the garden area will provide greater opportunities for learning and healthy eating in the years ahead. Apple trees have been planted, beehives have been placed, and an outdoor pizza oven will be ready for use this spring. One of the other new additions, Abenaki pole beans, was a topic of discussion. Fred Griffin, one of the program’s advisors, received the rare beans from Rob Dorloff of East Burke. The students built a teepee style bean trellis for their seeds this spring. “We had hoped to grow enough beans for our Harvest Dinner, but the beans didn’t like the trellis. They preferred to grow on the string we had hung; we’ll try a better system for growing them next spring,” said Allan. The freshly stained garden shed, complete with water and electricity has provided excellent work and storage space for the gardeners.

Composting has become a priority at the school and a large compost area is quietly working to turn food scraps into nutrient-rich soil. Over forty different vegetables, root plants, and herbs filled the main bed--everything from kale and eggplant to brussels sprouts and turnips. Rutabagas, cabbage, and onions grew by neighboring parsnips, beets, and melons. Garlic is a staple in the garden, and the students are proud of the variety they produce. “Fred has been growing garlic for decades, and he has an excellent strain that we use in our garden,” said Skerrett. The team planted 460 cloves of garlic last year which will be harvested in the spring. The garlic is sold as a fundraiser for the program. Corn, cranberry beans, and dill compliment carrots, jalapeños, and cucumber vines, and berries and asparagus grow at a distance from the main bed. Most of the tending and harvesting at the student garden takes place after school dismisses

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November 22, 2018 for summer break. Members of the Farm to School Club, as well as alumni, work the garden three days a week, two hours a day to keep it watered, weeded, and harvested. Produce that isn’t used by the volunteers goes to the local food shelf. Neither Allan nor Skerrett had done much with gardening before they joined the Farm to School program. “I would help with the garden at home, but it wasn’t a passion for me like it is now,” said Allan. “I didn’t think gardening was anything I’d want to be involved with. We spent two hours of digging the first time I came, and I don’t know why I came back,” said Skerrett laughing, “but there’s just something so cool about seeing things grow. It was very eye-opening for me!” Both girls are seniors this year and they are eager to bring their passion for sustainable agriculture to their college years. “I’m really passionate about agriculture, sustainability, and everything that’s happening with our food system. I’d like to be part of a sustainable dorm and make a difference through agriculture,” said Allan. “I visited the University of Maryland and saw they had a farm there. Many schools that I’ve looked at have professors dedicated to sustainability and agriculture. We’ve all had so many great ideas that we’ve gained from this class. I’m excited to see if there are people that have the same passion for agriculture that I do,” said Skerrett. On October 12th, the Farm to School program hosted their second annual Harvest Dinner. Thanks to Mother Nature and a lot of hard work, there was plenty of nutritious food on hand for the community. “The greatest satisfaction for me about the dinner came when no one wanted to leave,” said Allan with a smile, “people were so appreciative of the meal.” Skerrett noted that many community members were amazed at the bounty of the dinner and the dedication of the students. “I think that many people might not have realized that all of the food came from student work. We grew most of the food and spent a week cooking.” One part of the event that wasn’t listed on the menu was the

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opportunity to see students grow in confidence. Allan shared that she was asked to give a speech about the program the evening of the meal. “I was a little nervous about speaking to the guest, but when I was finished they congratulated me and told me how much they had enjoyed it,” said Allan, “that was something I probably wouldn’t have gotten anywhere else.” The dinner menu, made up primarily from the food the students’ garden produced, contained foods with a unique Vermont Heritage. “Fred has a dedication to Vermont harvest agriculture,” said Skerrett, “we used the Gillfeather turnip in the dinner, which is the state vegetable.” Vermont Cranberry beans were another local staple in state history, and these were served at the dinner as well. “We also took inspiration from the Three Sisters Garden--squash, beans, and corn. We’ve kept that in mind as we designed the garden. We look for local ideas and ways to utilize them,” said Skerrett. Proceeds from the meal go directly to the Farm to School program. The money from this year’s dinner bought the firebrick for the outdoor pizza oven. Griffin and Laura Heil, the program’s two advisors, keep a wise, but light hand on the club. “This really is a studentled project. Fred has been the backbone of the program, but every meeting he reminds us this is ours,” said Skerrett. Fairfax offers two Farm to School classes and also has a Farm to School Club. Allan has participated in all the classes offered as well as the club. “The class provides the workers for the farm in the spring and fall. We learn new skills by building new structures and working in the garden. When winter comes, we learn about sustainability, food justice, and food safety. These topics help us make decisions and create ideas for the farm. The class is the backbone of the farm and keeps it running through the year,” said Allan. Class time is also spent learning about how great good food can taste. Friday tastings provide students with the opportunity to learn how to cook new foods each week. Allan explained that in the past two weeks she’d been part of making kale chips and judging an apple pancake contest. Potatoleek soup was on the menu for the coming week. “We also test out the recipes that we use in our Harvest Dinner. It’s interesting to see how little many students know about cooking,” said Allan, “most of them think of food as coming from a can and going into the microwave.” Griffin explained that when his students have the opportunity to eat the homemade recipes they are almost always pleasantly surprised by the result. “We never have anything left;

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SCOV: McALLISTER DESERVES NEW TRIAL

By Gregory J. Lamoureux County Courier Former Senator Norm McAllister won his appeal to the Vermont Supreme Court this week after the court ruled that a Judge in his trial had allowed evidence to be given to the Jury that shouldn’t have. McAllister had been convicted on a misdemeanor charge of promoting prostitution. The State argued that McAllister did so by arranging a tenant in a trailer on his property to have sex with another person in exchange for money that would go towards her electric bill. The sticking point was when the judge allowed the woman to testify on the stand, and say that it was not the first or only time this had happened. According to the 18-page opinion published which sides with McAllister, the trial Judge, Martin Maley, should not have allowed inadmissible evidence, such as statements about McAllister’s alleged dealings with a sincedeceased woman. McAllister had originally been charged with three sexual assault charges, and three misdemeanor charges of procuring sex. Before any trial could occur, one of the females in the case died of natural causes, according to police. McAllister’s first trial ended abruptly when the alleged victim in the case was found to have lied on the stand. That lie was never fully disclosed publicly but is said to have been about minor details, unrelated to the case. Still, her credibility was shattered, leading the prosecution

to drop the charges relating to that woman. McAllister’s second trial, and the trial that these appeals were based on ended with a single conviction of procuring sex for money- a misdemeanor in Vermont. That trial also included charges that McAllister sexually assaulted the woman during multiple occasions. He was found not guilty on all other charges, including the sexual assault charge. The trial, which was largely a he-said-she-said case, revolved around McAllister’s relationship with the woman accusing him of sexual assault. The nature of the sexual relations was also in dispute- who pursued who, and for what means. The issue at the basis of the supreme court ruling is whether the State should have allowed testimony from the witness relating to the woman who had since died. Since every defendant has a chance to cross-examine their accuser, this would be a constitutional violation. Prior to the trial, the court held a hearing to determine the legitimacy of that evidence. Initially, the evidence was barred from testimony, but later, once the trial had commenced, a comment about the other woman was allowed to be heard by the jury. McAllister’s conviction lead to a sentence of probation and 45 days of State Work Crew. The probation term has already ended, but McAllister has yet to serve his time on a work crew. It is unclear now where the case

Former Franklin County Senator Norm McAllister takes the stand in his own defense during his second trial last year. Gregory J. Lamoureux, County Courier file will go from here. The State is working to determine if it is worth re-prosecuting the case. Because McAllister’s conviction was overturned he could still face

trial again on similar charges. Unlike if he were found not guiltywhere he would be protected by double jeopardy, in which the prosecution could not bring

charges again. A request for comment from State’s Attorney Jim Hughes was not returned as of press time.

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November 22, 2018

Property transfers posted by the Vermont Department of Taxes

Source VT Department of Taxes website: http://tax.vermont.gov/research-and-reports/statistical-data/property-transfer-tax

Alburgh

Geoffrey & Ronita Pretty transferred property at 292 Mott ST North to Calvin & Janice McCurley, $50,000.

Belvidere

Susan, Denette & Lyle Locke & Shawn Wilbre Locke transferred property on Back RD to Lathan, Tyrone Lee & Wendell Lanpher, $100. Lathan, Tyrone Lee & Wendell Lanpher transferred property on Back RD to Dean & Jennifer Parent, $120,000.

Berkshire

Joseph & Karen Allen transferred property at 3250 West Berkshire RD to Scott Patterson, $90,000.

Cambridge

transferred property at 31 Archambault ST to Glenn & Nancy Riley, $137,500.

Dale & Traci Ianni transferred property at Smugglers Notch Resort Sycamores Y5 to Andrew & Ryan Ianni, $n/a. Clifford & Sharron Raymond transferred property at 4323 Vermont RTE 108 South to Jason Remington, $100. Brian & Marilyn Gray transferred property at 100 Mt. Crest DR to Donald Constable, $324,000.

Fairfax

Brian & Jill Walker transferred property at 150 Sam Webb RD to Jason & Jessica Riggs, $335,000. Bruce & Sandra Hall & Donna Heath transferred property at 23 Meadow RD to Gigi & Peter Chapman, $275,000. Douglas Leach, Sr. & Kathleen Rooney-Leach transferred property at 273 Fletcher RD to William Maynard, $200,000. Lisa & Randolph Botala transferred property at 408 Fletcher RD to Erica & Randall Palumbo, $232,780. Robert Horr transferred property at 300 McNall RD to Horr Fam Liv Tr, $n/a.

Enosburgh & Enosburg Falls

Tyler Robtoy transferred property at 599 Bogue RD to Stephanie Godin, $220,000. Estate of Susan R. Ploof transferred property at 181 Church ST to Anthony & Michelle Lussier, Lisa Vaillancourt & Teresa Williams, $55,000. Jerry & Trudy Parent

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Well established Equestrian Estate w/ scenic views & in-ground pool! Single family 5,066 sqft antique, Colonial farmhouse, 12 rms., 6 BD, 3.5BA, on 113.40 acres. Wide plank floors, brick fireplace w/ woodstove insert. Separate living quarters on the 3rd floor -studio with kitchenette & full bath. Outdoor & indoor riding arenas; two barns. Short drive to Jay Peak or Smuggs! MLS# 46322274 Call, text or email Armand armand.chevrier@yahoo.com 72852 802-309-4735

Charming Cape style w/ lg. rear deck & nice front porch seating situated on a lg. level lot, det. 2-car garage; paved drive. Feel its warmth & comfort; updates over the years include vinyl siding, dou.-pane windows, sliding glass dr, kitchen granite counter tops & appliances, birch hardwood flooring in the bedrooms & office. # 46322274

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Here’s an opportunity where the income from the property will just about support the Mortgage! This large 4BD, 2BA home has view and a pond. Setting on 49.5 acres with 3,000 plus taps, this home comes with all the equipment necessary for a successful sugaring operation. A large 30ft. x 60ft. work shop, for all your equipment repair, and a 26ft. x 48ft. garage for the personal cars, 4x4’s and snowmobiles. MLS#4660857 Call, text or email Armand armand.chevrier@yahoo.com 72868 802-309-4735

Rustic & charming 3 bdrm, 1 bath, Vintage Style Cape home w/ attached garage on 2 acres. A true piece of Vermont with privacy and the great outdoors! Hand hewn beams, cathedral ceilings, natural woodwork throughout w/ hardwood, wide plank pine and tiled floors. The glass porch leads out to a open deck to enjoy the great outdoors. Sit quietly and listen to the year round brook with a waterfall! Extremely private area w/ a natural & wooded privacy. Call, text or email Armand armand.chevrier@yahoo.com 802.309.4735

Mary B. St. Pierre Revocable Trust transferred property at 882 Rugg RD to David & Donna St. Pierre, $n/a. Magnan Brothers Dairy, Inc. transferred property at North Side of Vermont RTE 36 to Magnan Bros. Dairy Inc., $n/a.

Franklin

Joyce & Lyle Bissonette transferred property at 54 Dewing Camp RD to Lyle and Joyce Bissonette Family Revocable Trust, $n/a. Lynette & Mark Vaillancourt transferred property at Parcel ID 823 Main ST to Anne & Lucien Laroche, $22,500. Daniel & Pauline Favreau transferred property at 1253 Swamp RD to Daniel & Pauline Favreau Rev. Trust, $n/a.

Georgia

Robert Horr transferred property at 300 McNall RD to Hor Fam Liv Tr, $n/a.

Highgate

Timothy Hill & Christine Holm transferred property at 1210 Lamkin ST to Cindy Shedrick, $28,400. S&B Bessette Dairy LLC transferred property at 274 Boucher RD to Vermont Housing and Conservation Board & Vermont Land Trust, Inc., $350,000. Pauline Murray transferred property at 4205 Rollo RD to Mark & Rejeanne Gilding, $276,500. Dennis Feelye transferred property at 44 Cross ST to Christopher Feeley & Michelle Theberge, $n/a. Lucas & Sabrina Papineau transferred property at 2819 St. Armand RD to Papineau Family Farm Real Estate, LLC, $n/a. KWGD Enterprises, LLC transferred property on Applewood DR to Regency Housing, LLC, $185,000.

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Brian & Karen Zecchinelli transferred property 126 Bridge Road, Unit 371 to Guillermo

Lopez & Claudette Stecher, $280,000. Anna & Mark Plante transferred property at Gendron Road, Lots 38, 39, 40 to Mark Plante, $n/a.

Milton

Judith Boyce transferred property at 9 Moss End DR to Karen & Thomas Chagnon, $252,000. David & Sara Hayden transferred property at 5 Streeter Brook to Bethany Hayden, Melissa Hayden-Raley & Christine Romano, $n/a. Heather Blow transferred property at 151 Taylor ST to Ronald Blow, $n/a. Nanjo Enterprises, LLC transferred property at 335 Westford RD to DNC Properties, LLC, $270,000. Hilary & Scott Rivers transferred property at 51 Hunting Ridge LN to Scott Rivers, $n/a. Jessee & Samantha Sweet transferred property at 21 Steeplechase LN to Melissa Van Buskirk & Fred Van Buskirk, III, $297,000. Kim Sanderson, Conrad Sanderson II, Kim Sanderson, Trustee & Yvonne Whittington transferred property at 38 Willys LN to Eric & Karen Myers, $131,000. Dorothy Billings & Robert Billings, Sr. transferred property at 71 Racine RD to Lindsay Bessette, Dorothy Billings, Robert Billings, Jr. & Robert Billings, Sr., $n/a.

Richford

U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust transferred property at 112 Thomas ST to Crystal Bruce, $38,000.

Saint Albans Town

Wendy Nadeau transferred property at 853 Lower Newton RD to Vaughn Gross, $64,500. Lisa Bovatt & Donna Burke transferred property at 10 Potter AVE to Brianna & Bryan Coache,

Sherwood Real Estate

Fabulous investment for a good return on your money! Convenient to the Rail Trail & river! Well kept 3-apt. building; lg. spacious downstairs 3-bdrm apt. and two smaller upstairs apts. Margo Sherwood, Realtor/Broker 802-848-3836 / 802-782-0821 69799 www.sherwoodrealestate.net

Beautiful 9.85 acre lot w/ a 2 acre building lot; State and village approved building permit for a 3 bed, 2 bath home; approved conventional septic. Great mountain views on a low traffic road. MLS#4636776 Margo Sherwood, Realtor / Broker 802-848-3836 / 802-782-0821 72834 www.sherwoodrealestate.net

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Small and cozy, this 2 bed, 1 bath is perfect as a starter home or retirement home. Next to the Rail Trail, take a stroll everyday and bask in the natural Vermont landscape! MLS# 4723711 Margo Sherwood, Realtor / Broker 802-848-3836 / c: 802-782-0821 sherwoodre@yahoo.com 72849 www.sherwoodrealestate.net

Arts ‘n Crafts move-in ready, convenient village location and mountain views! 4 BD, 2,500sf home w/ all natural woodwork, original hardwood floors. Remodeled kitchen in 2001, new cabinets, (4) sliding doors w/ built-in blinds. Enjoy entertaining on the lg. 22x14 deck w/ builtin roll down shade. Beautifully landscaped lawn & flowers; raised garden beds. MLS #467299 Margo Sherwood, Realtor / Broker 72688 802-848-3836 / 802-782-0821

County Courier

November 22, 2018

Coming Events County Courier

THESE LISTINGS ARE PUBLISHED FREE OF CHARGE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT AND CIVIC EVENTS WITHIN FRANKLIN COUNTY. ALL OTHERS, PLEASE CALL 802-933-4375 FOR ADVERTISING RATES. PLEASE SUBMIT QUALIFYING EVENTS TO COURIER.CAL@GMAIL.COM SAT. NOV. 24 • Homemade Holiday Craft Show: 9am-3pm, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 38 Grand Ave., Swanton. • Ascension Parish Annual Craft Fair: 9am-3pm, Georgia Elementary & Middle School. Info: 578-8043. • Fall Art, Craft & Vendor Fair: 10am-3pm, MVU, Contact tfortin@ fnwsu.org to reserve your $20 space; proceeds benefit the MVU Performing Arts. • 10th Annual Festival of Trees Kicks off St. Albans Holiday Season: Tree lighting 4:45pm, Taylor Park. Program includes pet memorial & prayer, tree lighting, caroling, a visit from Santa Claus, refreshments, caroling and fireworks display. TUE. NOV. 27 • Preschool Story Hour: 9:3010:30am, Join us at the Fairfax Community Library, for themed stories, songs & activities for ages 0-6. No registration necessary. • Story time:10:30am, weekly for 0–6 yr. and their caregivers. Come

$n/a. Wedgewood Development Corporation transferred property at 3 Ryan LN to Bruce Benedicto & Serville Rogero, $259,000. Tammy & Walter Hetrick transferred property at 23 Church RD to Aaron Hetrick, $n/a. Cronulla Development, LLC transferred property at 58 Pinewood DR to Kyndra Domina & Joshua Paquette, $167,000. Tammy & Walter Hetrick transferred property at 660 Pion

and enjoy stories, music, crafts, and fun! Location: Sheldon Municipal Library. • Delicious homemade Soup Nights at the Sports Tavern, Dairy Center: 5-7pm, by donation to benefit the Enosburg Food Shelf. • Children’s PJ Party & Holiday Story Hour: 6-8pm, St. Albans Free Library. • Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance Annual Meeting at the Abbey Restaurant. 5:00 pm. • Experience BFA, for all 6th and 7th graders. Attend an open house that explores all of what BFA has to offer. 6:00 pm.

Free, open to the public. • Wreath Making Class, St. Albans City Hall. 6:00 pm. $28/residents, $38 non-residents. • Adult Volleyball, St. Albans Town Educational Center, 8:00 pm. THUR. NOV. 29 • Montgomery Thrives meets with state and federal officials to disguss strategies to better Montgomery. Held at the Montgomery Elementary School, starts at • Running of the Bells, 25 Kingman Street, 6:30 pm.

WED. NOV. 28 • STEM Club: 3-4pm, Fairfax Community Library. Ages 6+ build stem kits with local inventor Ralph Lemnah. Must register: 849-2420. • Read to a Dog; 3:15-4:15pm, Fairfax Community Library. Ages 5-10 read a book to a fuzzy, friendly dog. Call to reserve a 15 min slot: 849-2420. • Holiday Movie at Weldon Theatre: 6:30pm, Take in a holiday classic.

RD to Tammy Hetrick, $n/a. Mary B. St. Pierre Revocable Trust transferred property at 119 Button RD to David & Donna St. Pierre, $n/a.

Sheldon

Erin & Jason Chagnon transferred property at 105 Cedar DR to Cory Brow & Angela Swainbank, $242,550.

Swanton

FRI. NOV. 30 • EBA Community Christmas Party: 7pm, Enosburg Opera House, open to the public. • Festival of Trees Gala, A Journey Thru Time: 7pm-midnight, St. Albans City Hall. Music by Bellows Free Academy’s string ensemble, dinner buffet catered by students at Northwest Technical Center Culinary Arts program, tree & art auction benefits food shelf and Martha’s

Village of Swanton, Inc. transferred property at 3 Label LN to Maquam Holdings-Canada Street, LLC, $300,000. Amberly Ploof transferred property at 47 Bushey ST to Kristin & Robert Prim, $170,000. Michael Forcier-Rose & Rachelle Rose-Forcier transferred property at 6 Donaldson RD to Frederick Dean, David & Marissa Forcier & Susan Slay, $25,000. Julie & Leonard Tremblay

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• Kitchen. Then enjoy cash bar and dance the night away with our DJ. Tickets $50/person, available at www.festivaloftrees.com SAT. DEC. 1 • Breakfast with Santa: 8-10am, St. Mary’s Parish Hall. Tickets $5/person, sold on site. • Journey to the North Pole: 9amnoon. St. Albans City Hall, free, mile long walk through downtown with various activities for kids, a chance to win a bike. Sponsored by RiseVT. • Santa’s Workshop: 9am-3pm, St. Albans City Hall. Children make two different gifts & decorate a gingerbread man. Visit with Santa 10:30am3pm. • Holiday Tree Showcase & live performances: 9am-5pm, St. Albans City Hall. Buy a raffle ticket to win a tree. Live entertainment. • All Saints Parish Annual Christmas Bazaar: 9am-2pm, 160 Main St, Richford. All Saints Table, white elephant table, homemade fudge & baked goods Silent auction & 50/50 raffle Light breakfast and delicious lunch with choice of various homemade soups & sandwiches. Many local artists & crafters. Info: 848-7741. • Christmas Arts & Crafts: 9am3pm, St. Paul’s Methodist Church 11 Church St., St. Albans City. • Crafts Bazaar: 9am-1pm, Enosburg Falls United Methodist Church, Church St., Enosburg Falls. Lunch 1112:30. Crafts, wreaths, baked goods, cookies by the pound, candy & con-

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fections, gently used items. Info: 933-4236. • Fletcher Elementary Craft Fair: 9:30am-3:30pm, Fletcher Elementary School at 340 Cambridge Rd. • Silver Tea Christmas Bazaar: 10am-3pm, Richford First Baptist Church. Lower Level Church Fellowship Hall. • Visit Santa: 10am-12pm, Enosburg High School auditorium, bring your letter for Santa, free wagon horse drawn wagon rides. • Nativity Exhibit: 6-8pm, (other times by appt.): Richford First Baptist Church Parsonage. Over 200 nativities, a Moravian Putz on display. Complete with milk and cookies. • Vermont Choral Union Concert: 7:30pm, Bliss Auditorium, St. Albans Museum. General admission $20, Seniors/students $15, children under 14 free, Family $40. Tickets: www. vtchoralunion.org/events MON. DEC. 3 • Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony: 6:30pm, St. Amadeus Parish, 75 N. Main St., Alburgh. Caroling. Immediately followed by candlelight ceremony inside the church, refreshments in the Rectory. Help us light up nights of advent by honoring your loved ones living and deceased: $5/ person or family commemorated. To purchase a light: 796-3481 or stamadeus@fairpoint. net. All faiths welcome to participate.

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THE ROOTS OF BOBWHITE FOOTBALL state champions until 1930, when Bellows Free Academy was opened. During this time Bellows Free Academy, which had taken the place of St. Albans High, and Rutland High School were the football powerhouse teams in Vermont.

Coach Bob White took the reins in 1932, after assisting Dickinson for a season. He enjoyed a state title with his ‘34 team, winning 6 to 0. The following year, 72 boys came out to play. Big numbers meant lots of options, and over the next decade, Bellows Free Academy won three more state titles. White, who had left the head coaching position in ‘34, returned in ‘40 to lead the team once again. The 40’s and 50’s were leaner years for state titles, but ‘52 and ‘53 saw the glory days return for the Green and Gold. White continued to coach the team until the 1967 season; he earned a Coach of the Year award in 1967 and saw teams win nine titles. Dick Hebert brought a wealth of

football experience with him when he began coaching in 1968. Hebert played for BFA St. Albans in high school, graduating in 1963. He played college football for UVM and tried out for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was the last man cut that year, beaten out by a man who

years in St. Albans tell the story of the city’s love for the game. Young men can be seen standing in the trees near Coote Field, hoping to get a bird’s eye view of the field. Sharply dressed bystanders lean

would go on to make waves in the NFL. Jim Kelly took the helm in ‘79, John Beerworth followed in ‘81, Peterson returned in ‘87, and then Ed Webbley came on in ‘95. In 2002, the current coach, Geoff Murray, came on board to lead the Bobwhites. The early years of St. Albans High football saw great success, but as love for the sport grew across the state more teams entered the playing field and Divisions were established. BFA St. Albans moved to Division II in 1989 and then to Division I in 1992. In recent years the Bobwhites have seen some success, making it to the semi-finals against Middlebury in 2011 and to the state championship in the 2012. In 2017, the Bobwhites faced St. Johnsbury in a semifinal game. Photographs of football’s early

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today,” said Ashton, recalling the games he played in high school in the early 1950’s, “everything was arm and shoulders.” John Bostwick, who played multiple sports at BFA St. Albans, recalled the days of Ollie Dunlap, an outstanding athlete, and one of the first black players to play high school football in Vermont. Dunlap came to St. Albans his freshman year when his family moved to the area for his father’s job at the radar base. He missed football season the first year but made it in time for basketball. The years that Dunlap played for BFA were banner years, literally. “We were state champs in football in ‘58, Class L basketball state runners-up in ‘58, and state champs in football and basketball in ‘59,” said Bostwick. During Ollie’s senior year, in 1959, the football team scored 302 points and gave up 53. Ollie himself averaged four touchdowns a game. The Bobwhites saw Ollie Dunlap, Dylan Allard, and Mike McGinn all go on to Michigan State to play football on scholarships during those successful years. Bostwick, a sophomore at the time, played with Ollie in 1960, enjoying two football state championships victories. Coach Bob White, who had been an outstanding athlete in high school, was coaching for BFA St. Albans at the time. White set a school record in high school, scoring three touchdowns in less than two minutes and earning the nickname ‘Rabbit’ for his speed and agility on the field. “White was all in on the blocking scheme and studying the opposition’s defensive line,” explained Ashton, who spent time scouting BFA’s opponents during games and relaying information to White. Bostwick noted that today’s football is much more complicated then the game he remembers from high school.

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By Ruthie Laroche For the County Courier In 1891, sports fans in St. Albans had one more thing to be thankful for; football had found its way to St. Albans High, and the Green and Gold began an epic journey The first game St. Albans High competed in ended with a score of 134 to 0 in favor of their opponents, Goddard Seminary; in those days touchdowns were only worth four points, which only added insult to injury. The goal of the game with Goddard was to learn how football was played, and thankfully, the substantial loss didn’t deter the novice St. Albans High players. Rather than quitting, they managed to recruit a coach from the UVM varsity program and played Burlington High School two weeks later. The team fared better in the second game, falling 57 to 0. In 1892, the Green and Gold boys got new canvas uniforms, and in 1893 they defeated Burlington High School; the team that would be their greatest rival in the following years. The football front was quiet for a few years, but in 1914, as World War I began, the team had their most successful season, losing only one game under the leadership of their principal and coach Harry B. Dickinson. 1915 was equally successful; there was even talk of a state championship. In 1917 the St. Albans boys enjoyed an undefeated season, in 1918, Rutland was their only rival for the state championship, and in 1921 they traveled to Centennial Field to face Lyndon Institute in a state championship game that ended in a 14 to 14 tie. Dickinson was still coaching the football team in 1924 when the Huddle System was introduced. The team took 1925 off to perfect the huddle offense. In 1926 Dickinson and the boys earned another state title. They would go on to remain

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“We had dive-guard-right and dive-guard- also mentioned. Ashton remembered that there left. And if everyone did their job, the runner were some years teams only played three or only had to beat one man. We had a few passes four games in a regular season. and we had a quickie over the middle,” said One thing that has changed, according to Bostwick. Ashton, is the size of the players. A good-sized White wasn’t big on passing, but when the football player in his day would have been ‘Quickie Pass’ was used, Eddie Bailey was about 165 pounds. Today many athletes hit often the one to receive it. 190 before they finish their high school years. “He was so big and strong that he’d run There was no film in the days that Ashton through five or six people,” said Ashton, “the and Bostwick played; coaches sent scouts to Quickie Pass was just a yard or two over the games to spy out their opponents. Ashton can center.” remember sitting on the hill in St. Johnsbury Under White’s leadership, Bostwick lost with his binoculars, making note of minute only two games at quarterback during his finger motions. senior year. Both of the games the team was “When we got back from scouting, White ahead at halftime and lost in the second half to always asked a question we couldn’t answer. the co-champs. We’d go out the next game and focus on “I had good hands, so I was a receiver my that and he’d have a different question,” said sophomore year. When Ollie played, I’d go in Ashton with a chuckle. when they threw a pass,” said Bostwick. Coaches still scout games, but film provides “My junior year I was a defensive safety or an opportunity to revisit plays and learn the defensive back. I averaged an interception a strengths and weaknesses of opponents. game that year. To me that was big. That year Bostwick and Ashton both returned to coach I also intercepted a pass against Montpelier, at BFA after graduating from college, giving ran it in for a touchdown, and then intercepted back to the programs that raised them up as another pass that game, which stopped athletes. Ashton stepped away from coaching their drive, and we beat them 14 to 9,” said in 1970 but continued to follow the team, Bostwick with a chuckle, “those are the things missing only three football games total. I remember.” “I loved watching the kids I knew from The two losses Bostwick suffered his senior performing on the field. When I was teaching year came because two linemen for BFA St. it helped to know something about the kids and Albans turned twenty during the season and the games they were playing. If you can make could no longer play after their birthdays. a connection that will help you get the best out Talk of age limits reminded Ashton of the of the kids. For so many, English wasn’t their 1930’s football players who would work for favorite subject,” said Ashton, with a chuckle. the railroad and play football for the school in Playing football was a highlight for many the fall. It wasn’t uncommon for school teams of Ashton’s students, and night games were to have players who were in their twenties. a favorite for most of them. Thanks to the St. Eventually, an age limit was put in place. Albans Giants baseball team, Coote Field was Bostwick recalled a young man named Frank fully lit. Levick, a basketball player, who played for “Games under the lights were so much more Brigham Academy in the 50’s. Bostwick, an fun than day games,” said Bostwick with a eighth-grader, was playing for BFA St. Albans. smile. Levick, who was 18 in the eighth-grade, And games under the lights always brought scored 44 points; the Bobwhites managed 43 fans out in droves, just as they do today. altogether. “People would run across the field to the bar Although he played long after the days by Coote Field and grab a drink at halftime,” when guys split their year between work and Bostwick recalled. football, Bostwick recalled that the importance When the last games were played at Coote of St. Albans as a railroad town. Field in 1985, it truly was an end of an era. “One year we all bought railroad hats. When Bostwick noted that although it was sad to see we got off the bus at away games we always the team move, the facilities at Collins were a had our railroad caps on,” said Bostwick with tremendous upgrade. a smile. “The kids today have it easy,” said Bostwick, Ashton had memories of his own involving noting that the old locker room facilities were the railroad. He and his fellow athletes would memorable for their circle showers, a fair leave school and run to practice. If the train amount of dirt, and a few rodents. happened to be blocking their way to Coote The locker rooms at Coote weren’t the only Field, they just ran underneath it as it passed. thing that needed upgrading to keep with the “It was at the Lake Street crossing, so the times. Ashton recalled the challenge of lining trains were just leaving the yard and going Coote Field by hand. very slowly. If you tripped you had to keep “The kids would have fights with the lime your head down,” said Ashton with a chuckle. while lining the field. Wally Johnson, who Eddie Bailey, who played with Ashton on the went on to Syracuse, he would fight with the high school team, went on to play football at lime,” Ashton said with a chuckle, noting the Syracuse. Ashton recalled that Bailey was not lines were never very straight. allowed to practice with the team at Syracuse; Bostwick, who was present for at least one he was such an aggressive athlete that he’d run lime fight, pointed out that the lime would straight through his teammates, a stark contrast burn your eyes when it hit you in the face. to his friendly, off-field demeanor. 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SUNRISE/SUNSET Date Wed, Nov 21 Thu, Nov 22 Fri, Nov 23 Sat, Nov 24 Sun, Nov 25 Mon, Nov 26 Tue, Nov 27 Wed, Nov 28 Thu, Nov 29

21 - November 29 November

Sunrise 6:58:29 6:59:46 7:01:02 7:02:17 7:03:31 7:04:44 7:05:56 7:07:07 7:08:17

Sunset 4:18:21 4:17:37 4:16:55 4:16:15 4:15:38 4:15:04 4:14:32 4:14:02 4:13:35

Length of day 11:38:25 11:38:41 11:38:58 11:39:16 11:39:35 11:39:54 11:40:14 11:40:35 11:40:56

MONEY MADNESS (As of November 20th) Canadian Exchange Rate $1 U.S. buys $1.32 Canadian $1 Canadian buys $0.76 U.S. Energy Oil (Light Crude): $56.89/barrel Metals $ Gold: 1,224.50/troy oz Silver: $14.36/troy oz Platinum: $856.60/troy oz Copper: $2.78/lb Ag. $ Corn: 3.7450/bushel Soybeans: $8.755/bushel Wheat: $5.05/bushel Livestock Lean Hogs: 69.02¢/lb Live Cattle: $1.20/lb Feeder Cattle: $1.4728/lb

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Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Blustery, with a northwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Thanksgiving Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph.

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Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. South wind around 8 mph. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind around 7 mph. Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast

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• On Dec. 8, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln offers his conciliatory plan for reunification of the United States with his Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction. It allowed for a full pardon for and restoration of property to all engaged in the rebellion with the exception of the highest Confederate officials and military leaders. • On Dec. 6, 1933, a federal judge rules that “Ulysses” by James Joyce is not obscene. The book had been banned in both the United States and England when it came out in 1922. Three years earlier, its serialization in an American review had been cut short by the U.S. Post Office. • On Dec. 5, 1941, John Steinbeck’s nonfiction book “The Sea of Cortez” is published. The book reflects Steinbeck’s serious study of marine biology. He would later use his knowledge of the sea and its creatures in creating Doc, the marine biologist in “Cannery Row” (1945). • On Dec. 4, 1952, heavy smog begins to hover over London. Smoke, soot and sulfur dioxide from the area’s industries and cars were trapped by a high-pressure air mass, leading to the deaths of at least 4,000 people, many of whom died in their sleep. • On Dec. 3, 1967, Lewis Washkansky, 53, receives the first human heart transplant, in Cape Town, South Africa. He was given drugs to keep his body from rejecting the heart, but died 18 days later. • On Dec. 7, 1982, the first execution by lethal injection takes place in Texas, when Charles Brooks Jr. receives a fatal dose of a barbiturate by intravenous injection. • On Dec. 9, 1992, nearly 2,000 U.S. Marines arrive in Mogadishu, Somalia, to spearhead a multinational force aimed at restoring order in the conflict-ridden country. In October 1993, rebels shot down two U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters and killed 18 American soldiers.

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back to Florida. Our place seemed so empty to have it back just for the two of us. 11/17: Surprise, at 9:45 pm Napoleon Jr., Poly III, and Jared Tetreault returned to go deer hunting with Gary. Announcing a new shop has opened in Montgomery Center, where Flicks used to be. It is “Crafty Li’L Gift Shop” they will be open this Friday, 11/23, Saturday (24) and Sunday(25) from 10 am – 6 pm. After the Thanksgiving weekend they will open Thursday – Sunday 10 am – 6 pm. Happy Birthday to: Isaiah Patterson, Theresa Lamore, Dewey Smith 11/25; Jon Bosley 11/26; Hillari Levine 11/27; Cheryl Wisell, Uriel Agim 11/28; Beniah Cluba 11/29; Ritchie Ryea 11/30. **What happened when the turkey got into a fight? He got the stuffing knocked out of him.**What do you get when you cross a turkey with an

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As Submitted By Lois Lumbra It’s time to get started on my column, just came in from going with Maggie Elkins to put a couple of Christmas wreaths up at the Longley Bridge and she has the Fuller Bridge decorated and both are so beautifully done and getting everyone into the spirit. Having

all this snow cover I guess, gets us thinking how close the holidays are upon us. Sure has been a stormy week, and then for the sloppy wet stuff that has frozen is worse than having rocks all over the place, been very icy slippery going today to walk around. 11/9: Howard and Katy King welcomed 20 members of the Tetreault clan into their home often known as the “Deer Camp” for many during the deer hunting season. Sorry to say that no one got a deer, but everyone enjoyed their time over the weekend. Coming from Florida were Gary Sr., Gary Jr., and Gary Jr.’s two sons Brandon and Ryan Tetreault. Coming from Connecticut were Alvey Blier Jr., and sons Alvey III, and Evan; Nephew Gregory

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12 pm at the VFW Hall in Swanton. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, where online condolences and memories may be shared with his family at: www.bradyandlevesque. com.

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Franklin: Mr. Arthur T. Anthony, age 55, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, November 11, 2018, at the Northwestern Medical Center. He was born in Plattsburgh, July 6, 1963, son of Robert and Rose (Campbell) Anthony. He attended school at the Northeast Clinton School District. He worked for many years as an auto body technician for Paquin Motors. He married Rhonda Ballantine, August 14, 1994. Art enjoyed watching and going to car races, playing poker, working on cars, cook outs, having bonfires and listening to music. Art is survived by his wife Rhonda of Franklin, his mother Rose Anthony of Rouses Point, NY, his children, Cory Ballantine of St. Albans, Erica Ballantine of Franklin, and Logan Anthony of Franklin, his granddaughter Ada Bourbeau of Franklin, his siblings, Gail Martin and her husband Brad of Rouses Point, NY, Cathy Tedford and her husband Ted, Robin Manor and her husband Larry, Barbara Manor and Randy Anthony all of Champlain, NY, and Scott Anthony and his wife Michelle of Rouses Point. Art was predeceased by his father Robert Anthony, his maternal grandparents Dugan and Lucille Campbell, paternal grandparents Herman and Viola Anthony, his uncle Gary Campbell, brother-inlaw Gary Manor, and cousin Ricky Campbell. A Celebration of Art’s life was held Sunday, November 18, 2018, at

Swanton: Joseph Frank Belanger, Jr., age 76, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at the UVM Medical Center. Joe was born in Bethel, VT, on March 10, 1942, the son of the late Joseph & Doris (Mullen) Belanger. Joe was born in Bethel but spent most of his childhood growing up in Waterbury, VT, with his parents, his brother Richard and his sisters Janet, Ramona, Audry, and Sandra. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He was employed by IBM as an Engineer and worked there for over 30 years. In his free time, Joe was an avid outdoorsman finding enjoyment in kayaking, hiking the Long Trail with his daughter, Carrie and cycling with the Silver Spokes. Joe is survived by his wife of 19 years, Louisette (Morin) Belanger, his daughters, Deanna Stebbins and her husband Mark, Heather Belanger, Jennifer Belanger and her husband Bradley Stott, and Carrie Belanger; his brother Richard Belanger and his wife, Carlene, brother in -law Carroll Lahue and grandchildren Brendan, Olivia, Maya, Isaac, and Jacob. Per Joe’s request there will be no public visitation. A private family Celebration of Life will take place in the Spring at the convenience of the family. Joe requested that you get outside and take a bike ride, or a hike in the woods to honor his memory. Donations in Joe’s memory can be made to APDAVermont@ APDAParskinson.org. Condolences, photos and favorite memories may be shared through www.gossfs.com

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November 22, 2018 Falls; their daughters, Melinda Gilman and her husband Ted of Highgate, and Ann Marie Ashton of Enosburg; grandchildren, Caleb Gilman and his fiancé Ashley Maiolo, Seth Gilman and his significant other Kim Kosac, Kenneth Ashton, and Lillian Ashton and her significant other Gavin Baker; his siblings, Gordon Beyor and his wife Pauline of Alburgh, Sandra Daniel and her husband Ed of Swanton, Avery Beyor and his wife Connie of Highgate, and Arvis Beyor and his wife Helen of Highgate; brother-in-law, Randall Sheperd of Enosburg; sisters-inlaw, Terri Foote and her fiancé Max Wilcox and her son Kyle Kittell of Sheldon, and Debbie Foote of Richford; special friends, Bobby Tipper and his wife Rita, and Jimmy Tipper and his wife Debra; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Besides his mother and grandparents, Kenneth was predeceased by his in-laws, Harold Sr. and Virginia Foote; his son-inlaw, Wendall Ashton; brother-inlaw, Harold Foote Jr.; sister-in-law, Sheila Sheperd; several aunts and uncles; and his beloved four-legged companion, “Babe”. Visitation will be held Friday, November 23, 2018, from 4-7 PM at Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls. For those who wish, contributions in Kenneth’s memory may be made to Franklin County Home Health Agency - Hospice Program, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478 and/or the American Cancer Society- Northern New England Region, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont, 05495.

Bob, of over 51 years and by their children Caitlin Farrar of St. Albans and Samuel Farrar of Georgia. She is also survived by her grandson Maxwell Robert Farrar and her brother Norman Rodham and his wife Robin Osgood of Melbourne, FL, and her brother-in-law Richard Farrar and his wife Deborah of Mashpee, MA A celebration of Susan’s life will be announced soon.

Robert Paul Fox

FAIRFAX: Dr. Robert Fox, 85, died peacefully on Saturday, November 10, 2018, in his home with his son Tom by his side. He was born on August 7, 1933, in Troy NY, son of the late Thomas and Bessie (Gero) Fox. He is survived by his son Thomas Fox of New York, NY, and a sister Katherine J. Nash of Cohoes, NY. He is also survived by eight nieces; Michelene Wilson and husband Win, Heliena Fox and husband Dave Shaddock, Karen Pheiffenberger and husband Bob, Linda Nash VanAmburgh, Diane Nash, Debbie Fox, Eileen Hogan and husband Michael and Lisa Middlebrook and husband John. He was predeceased by his wife Ann M. (Sandberg) Fox on August 21, 2003. Bob’s religious faith and He was born July 19, 1939, in St. academic career enriched him with Albans to the late Mary Cook-Beyor a multitude of colorful life stories, and raised by his late grandparents, which he happily recounted at Richard & Norma Cook. every opportunity. As a youth, he Kenny was raised and attended spent a year as a novitiate monk at school in Highgate and later earned St. Anselms Abbey in Washington, his GED. He married Donna D.C., before leaving to join the (Foote) Cook on July 21, 1967, U.S. Army as a cryptographer. and the two raised their family in After marrying Ann, the love of his Enosburg Falls, where Kenny lived life and earning his PhD, he served most of his life. Kenny worked at on the faculty of Georgetown many places throughout his life University, the University of including; several farm operations, Susan Farrar Illinois at Champaign Urbana, the Sheldon Pulp Mill, General ST. Albans: Susan R. Farrar, and the American University in Electric for 23 years, Bonneau 74, died peacefully on Wednesday Washington, D.C., before finally Machinery, and the St. Albans Co- November 14, 2018, at taking a professorship at Saint Op where he retired after 13 years. Massachusetts General Hospital in Michael’s College, VT. These He was known for being a master Boston, with her loving family by positions enabled Bob’s family to of all trades; he could make or her side. travel widely, collecting beautiful fix anything. Kenny enjoyed the Susan was born on May 28, 1944, indigenous artifacts that later time he spent on his motorcycle, in Cambridge, MA, the daughter of graced their dream home, designed camping with his family at Walter and Doris (Urlass) Rodham. by Tom and surrounded by nature Brookside Campground, rooting She graduated from Bridgewater in the woods of Fairfax, VT. This for his favorite NASCAR drivers: State College and received her retreat soon became an open#3 and #88, playing dominos and Master’s Degree in Social Work door magnet for social gatherings Skip-Bo, baking donuts and pies, from UVM / Adelphi including student parties, gourmet working outside, and puttering in On September 16, 1967, she dinner invitations, or simply visits his shed. 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November 22, 2018 was more than ready to join his beloved wife Ann, and for that purpose we must sadly and gladly let him go. Visiting hours were held on Friday, November 16, 2018, from 5–8 pm at the A.W. Rich Funeral Home, Fairfax Chapel, Fairfax, VT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Cambridge, VT, Saturday, November 17, 2018, with Reverend Christopher Micale officiating. Interment will follow in the family lot in St. Luke’s Catholic Cemetery in Fairfax. Memorial contributions may be made in Robert’s memory to Franklin County Home Health and Hospice, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478. Friends who wish may forward on-line condolences or memories by visiting www.awrfh. com.

Leland Paul Gordon

ST. ALBANS: Leland Paul Gordon, 84, died peacefully on Thursday. Nov. 15, 2018, at the McClure Miller VNA Respite House in Colchester, with his loving family by his side. Leland was born in Westford, Jan. 24, 1934, the son of Joseph and Aline (Martell) Gordon. Lee worked for Pratt and Whitney in his earlier years and enjoyed carpentry and owned and operated Gordon’s Tire Service for over 25 years. He was married to Pauline Cross on July 5, 1958. In addition to his wife Pauline, Lee is survived by his daughter Tina Fuller and partner Mike of Colchester, his grandchildren Cory and his wife Lindsey, Trevor Beaudoin and Courtney Fuller, and his great granddaughter Ava. He is also survived by his brother Clifton Gordon and his sister Arlene Lauziere; his sister’s and brother’s in law, Jerilyn Gordon of Burlington, Josephine Pellitier of Milton, Arlon and his wife Caroline Cross of Milton and several nieces and nephews including a close nephew, Steve Reynolds. He was predeceased by his son Timothy Gordon in 1988, his brother Robert Gordon and his sisters Gloria Lafountain and Shirley Reynolds and Phyllis Pidgeon. Visiting hours were held on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, from 4-7 pm with a Memorial Service at 7 pm in the Minor Funeral and Cremation Center in Milton. Burial will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Hockey Program. Special thanks to the incredible nursing staff on McClure 5 at the University of VT, respiratory therapist Brian, palliative care staff Ann, Lamoille Rescue, and his many doctors, especially Dr. Jindal and medical student Zack Ehret. With gratitude we also thank the staff at Respite House, particularly nurses Amy and Patrick for their extraordinary care of Ken in his last day of life. Ken maintained his sense of humor and acceptance of the inevitable throughout this inexplicable illness and his parting message to his much loved Joanie was that he’d meet her on the other side of the mountain, a code phrase developed when they met at IU singing “She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain” across a piano at a frat party. The funeral for Ken were held on Tuesday, Nov. 20th at 11 am at Temple Sinai, Swift St., South Burlington, VT. The family will be sitting Shiva Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov. 20 and 21) at 6 pm and Thursday, Nov. 22) at 11 am at Laurie’s house-49 Logwood Circle, Essex. The family requests no flowers; please consider making a donation to the Shriners or Respite House in Colchester, or to an organization of your choice.

Margaret V. Peeters

ST. ALBANS: Margaret V. Peeters, age 96, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Northwestern Medical Center. She was born June 9, 1922, in Willsboro, NY to the late William and Josephine (Vashaw) Bigelow. Margaret grew up in NY and then went on to live in several different places including; numerous Vermont locations, St. Petersburg, FL, and recently Lewis, NY. She was a caretaker for most of her life. Margaret enjoyed cooking, baking, watching her neighbors go by, crocheting, collecting porcelain dolls, camping, but most of all, spending quality time with her family. She will be remembered for her ability to always put others first. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Morrill of St. Petersburg, FL; her grandchildren, Dean Norton and his wife Kathy of New Port Richey, FL, and Kim Sayers and her husband Terry of Enosburg Falls; her great grandchildren, Maximillian Marshall, David King, William Norton, Schuyler Sayers, Ryan Sayers, and Grace Sayers; her great great grandchildren; Phoenix Marshall, and Ezekiel Marshall; several nieces and nephews especially, Starr Gay, June Pulsifer and Sherry Sandberg; “Her Girls”, Christian Carlson, Rebekah Pierce, Corrine White and their parents, Theresa & Paul White. Besides her parents, Margaret was predeceased by her daughter, Barbara Norton; her grandson Gary Norton Jr.; her great grandson, Devin King; her many brothers and sisters; and niece, Lisa Pulsifer Cumm. A graveside service will be held at the family’s convenience at the New Bert Cemetery, in Whallonsburg, NY. For those who wish, contributions in Margaret’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society- Northern New England Region, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont, 05495. Condolences, photos and favorite memories may be shared through www.gossfs.com

David W. Plumb

GEORGIA: David W. Plumb, 83, of Georgia, VT, embarked on the great adventure November 13, 2018 ,at McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT. He had leukemia. He was born March 25, 1935,

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in Waltham, MA, the son of the late Murray and Florence Plumb. He graduated from Chester High School in 1953. David served in the US Air Force from February 1954 to June 1980, attaining the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. His service was in aircraft, missile and satellite electronics specialties. During this time, he earned an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science. He married Patricia A. Macey July 18, 1959. David’s family moved back to Springfield, VT, when he was six months old. He spent his boyhood on the farm in Andover, VT, and enlisted in the Air Force at age 18. Several stateside assignments with tours in Newfoundland and Australia followed. After retiring from the USAF in June 1980, his family moved to Georgia, VT, and spent the next twenty-six years in cash register sales and service. He retired from this work in June 2006. He enjoyed hiking, hunting and fishing, especially small stream trout fishing. In 2009 he completed an incremental end-to-end hike of the Long Trail started in the year 2000. He is survived by three sons, Stephen and his wife Gayle and their daughter Macey of Barnard, VT, Scott and his wife Lisa and their son Ethan and daughter Marin of Monmouth, OR, and Seth and his wife Michelle and their daughter Audrey of Quincy, MA; two brothers, Alan and his wife Jaska of Andover, VT, and Ernest and his wife Sheila of Andover, VT. He belonged to several generations who could lay claim to being True Vermonters. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia and his brother Philip of Randolph, VT. A graveside memorial gathering will be held at Heald Cemetery in Andover, VT, on Memorial Day, 2019. In lieu of flowers, make donations to McClure Miller Respite House, 3113 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester, VT. 05446. To send David’s family a message of condolence or share a memory, please visit his on-line guest book at www.healdfuneralhome.com

William Leo Root

ST. ALBANS: William L. Root, 87, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018, peacefully in the comfort of his home with his family present.

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SOUTH BURLINGTON: Mervin “Ken” Kaye passed away on Saturday, Nov. 17 after a short illness. He was born in Claremont, NH, on Nov. 27, 1929, to Paul and Sarah Kaye and lived most of his adult life in St. Albans until this past June when he moved into Allenwood Senior Living in South Burlington. He leaves his wife of 62 years Joan, his daughter Laurie (Dave) Singer and their children

Alan M. LaPerle

SWANTON: Alan M. LaPerle, 57, of Maquam Shore Road passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at the University of Vermont Medial Center Hospital in Burlington, VT. A Mass of Christian Burial to honor and celebrate his life is scheduled to be held on Wednesday November 21, 2018, at 11 am in St. Monica Catholic Church, 79 Summer St., Barre. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are in the care of the Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer St., Barre, VT. Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at: www. pruneaupollifuneralhome.com

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Daniel (Brandi) and Sheara (David) Heon, his son David (Mary) and their children Emily and Abby, and daughter Marjie (Mitch) Sheppard and their children Charlie and Zoe, and three great grandchildren Sarah and Joshua Heon and Scarlett Singer. Ken is also survived by his brother Robert Kaye. Ken’s life was one of many blessings and accomplishments. After serving in the navy during the Korean War, Ken attended and graduated from Indiana University, where he met Joan. Shortly after graduating, Ken and Joan moved back to his hometown of St. Albans where he opened Kaye’s Shoe Store and where they raised their family. Ken, or Mr. Mayor as he is still called by some longtime residents, became involved in local politics in his thirties by serving as an alderman of Ward 1 and then mayor for six years. His proudest achievement was the development of the Franklin County Industrial Development Corporation, of which he was a board member for 46 years after retiring this past June. His efforts were instrumental in bringing a number of companies to Franklin County, resulting in both revenue and jobs for the local community. In addition to his love of politics, Ken was a member of the Shrine band, which proudly allowed him to ride in the Shrine parade for the Shrine Football Game every August. He was also a member of the St. Albans Citizens Band where he happily played his clarinet in Taylor Park. While the clarinet was his instrument of choice, his real “instrument” was his beautiful tenor voice. It was only after his retirement from his shoe business that he decided to take lessons and train his voice, allowing him to sing with Key Chorale, a group of retired professional singers in Florida, and the VT Symphony Orchestra Choir. With Key Chorale, Ken and Joan were able to tour in places such as Israel, Prague, Bulgaria, and Venice. He both excelled and thoroughly enjoyed singing with both of these groups. In addition, Ken sang with choirs at Temple Emanuel and Siesta Key Chapel in Sarasota, FL, and Temple Sinai in South Burlington, where he was still singing at this year’s High Holiday services this past September. As a long time Rotarian, one of Ken’s proudest moments was being named Citizen of the Year by the St. Albans Rotary in 2016. Being recognized by his community in this manner meant a great deal to him. Finally, even though Ken never played hockey, had never been on hockey skates or ever coached, he took great pride and pleasure in coaching in the St. Albans Youth

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Born in St. Albans on March 22, 1931, he was a son of the late Eugene V. and Lillian (Guyette) Root. William graduated from St. Mary’s School in St. Albans, then work on the Thomas Gallagher Farm for several years. Later he was employed at Wirthmore Feeds, then Fonda Container and prior to his retirement at Agway. He married the former Betty Ovitt in 1950. She predeceased him in 2013. William enjoyed gardening, hunting, cooking and camping in Maine at the Lobster Buoy and at Lake Carmi. He will be remembered for growing and preparing horse radish. He leaves his three children: Deborah Dubuque and husband, Richard of Westford, Donna Root and fiancé, Michael Nichols of St. Albans, and Gary Root and fiancée, Susan Loiselle of Sheldon. He also leaves his grandchildren, Michael Dubuque and his partner, Melissa Lussier of St. Albans,

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Michelle Russell and husband, Trevor of Fairfax, Joel Root and wife, Missy of Fairfax, Josie Taylor and husband, William of Texas, Jollene Brault and partner, Steve White of St. Albans, Albert Gaudette and fiancée, Jessica Sweet of Sheldon, and Deidre LoiselleRoot of Sheldon. There are also 14 great grandchildren, Tori Haupt, Aliyah Dubuque, Jacob and Noah Russell, Nicholas Root, Brecken, Heath and Wyatt Taylor, Tayler Root, Brayden Brault, Brantley Flanders, Harley White, Bentley Gaudette and Ezekiel Sweet. William also leaves his brothers, Robert Root and wife, Inez of Exeter, NH, and Ronald Root of Essex, and sisters, Betty Desrochers and Marie Root of Swanton, several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents and dear wife, William is predeceased by his siblings, Landon Root, Roger Root, Marge Lawrence, Madeline Black and Doris Cassidy. Friends are invited to join William’s family for visiting hours on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at from Noon to 2 pm in the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main Street, St. Albans, followed by a funeral service with Rev. Mr.

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it’s all gone,” said Griffin with a chuckle. Skerrett has never taken the Farm to School class; she’s only participated in the club. “The club is a small group of students that organize and carry out fundraising and events like the Harvest Dinner. We also work to publicize the program, recruit new members, and work internationally through the Global Leadership program in Kenya. The club also works on the garden through the summer and keeps us organized and alive,” said Skerrett. Farm to School isn’t all about eating. Students in the Farm to School program have been given the opportunity to reach over the Atlantic and make connections with young people in Kenya. Mary Lynn Riggs, who serves on the board of the Vermont Center for International Learning, and her associate, Liz Griffin, chose BFA Fairfax as a test school for an international project. “They set us up with a Zoom video chat when they went to Africa, and we made contact with a group in Kenya,” said Allan.

Duane Langlois officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in the Holy Cross Cemetery. William’s family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Dennis Sanders & staff, Dr. Ed Terrier & staff and Dr. Max Bayard & staff and the Franklin County Rehab staff for the compassionate care they provided during William’s illness. Memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin County Animal Rescue, 30 Sunset Meadow, St. Albans, VT 05478. Messages of condolence may be sent Williams family by visiting www.healdfuneralhome.com

November 22, 2018 CA. She leaves behind her son Edward Schlak, Jr and his longtime girl friend, April Bushey; her daughter, Marilyn Schlak; and her grandson, Edward Schlak, III, all residing in VT. Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 15th at 11am with reception following, at the Community Lutheran Church, 1560 Williston Road, South Burlington, Vermont. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory to: Community Lutheran Church.

Marion Schlak

SWANTON: Marion Schlak passed away peacefully on Friday, November 9, 2018. She was born in Canton, Ohio in 1932, the middle daughter to Harry and Mary London, the founders of Harry London Chocolates. When Marion wasn’t working in the family business, she played on the Central Catholic High School basketball and volleyball teams. After high school, she graduated from the Comptometer School of Canton, Ohio. Then she worked for Diebold Safe and Lock Company as an Accounting Clerk. In 1953, she moved to San Diego and that was the first of many states she lived in over the next few decades. She even enjoyed living for 2 years in Paris, France, where she earned a Certificat d’Etudes Culinaries from the La Verne Ecole de Cuisine. Marion enjoyed site seeing, cooking and baking for others. She was beloved by all who met and knew her. Marion is survived by her sister, Doris Valentino of SC, and her younger sister, Janice Mergy of

ST. ALBANS: Blanche B. Sorrell, age 85, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the St. Albans Health & Rehab Center. She was born on March 12, 1933, in St. Albans to the late Alfred & Francis (Parah) Burnor. Blanche was a resident of Franklin County all of her life and she graduated from BFA Fairfax. On December 7, 1952, she married the late Burton Sorrell. Blanche and Burt took in over 27 foster children throughout their life, and they

Internet complications have made it difficult to communicate with the group in Rodi, Kenya, but the students are hopeful. The second group communicates with a school in Nairobi where internet access is stable. “They had their first communication a month ago and talked about the United Nations sustainability goals,” said Allan. Skerrett explained that the seventeen goals have been implemented throughout the world. “We decided we would find one or two sustainability goals to work on with the group from Kenya. We want to share ideas, communicate, and find out how we can improve on those goals in our own communities.” The Rodi, Kenya, group is focused on the agricultural community and how climate affects the growing season. Last April school leaders from Kenya traveled to Fairfax to tour the school. “It was snowing when they got here and everything in the garden was dead. We explained that we had just come out of a non-growing, winter season,” said Allan, “it’s really cool to see the

differences and talk about how we can help each other.” Students have been the driving force of the program since its inception, but without the support of school staff, their dream may never have reached fulfillment. “The Farm to School program began with a group of students who had a vision about what they wanted Farm to School to look like,” explained Griffin, “We had a class that was co-taught by Jane Sorenson of UVM. We put together a steering committee here in Fairfax, and they were ready to embrace the project.” The class was based on the UVM protocols of landscape design, many of which were created to be used for general problem solving. This was used to help produce a forty page master plan for the fledgling group. Thankfully, there was ample support from every avenue, including the school. “We have had unwavering support from the administration at BFA Fairfax. They gave us the land to use and they have helped us with water and light. Other than that everything has come from grants and student-raised money,” explained Griffin.

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remained close to several of them. She worked many places throughout her career including, M.H. Fishman, Union Carbide, Holiday House, Kerbs Hospital, Century 21, and as a self-employed farmer for several years. After retirement she was a volunteer driver for the VT Public Transportation Association. Blanche truly lived her life to help others and she will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen Read and her husband Gary of East Fairfield, and Patrinka Vieta and her husband Gary of Franklin; seven grandchildren, Stacey Bishop, Luke Cyr, Melaney Smith, Kimberly Vieta, Gary Vieta Jr., John Vieta & Aaron Vieta; nine great-grandchildren, Joey Bishop Jr., Lilly Cyr, Carson Smith, Brody Cyr, Mason Vieta, Kayla Mertn, Alexis Vieta, Teagan Vieta & Brody Vieta; her sister, Gertrude Bates and her husband Louis Sr. of Floral City, FL; sister-in-law, Linda Burnor of Essex; brother-in-law, Frank Sorrell of Winsdor Locks, CT; and several nieces & nephews. Besides her parents, Blanche was predeceased by her husband, Burton R. Sorrell Sr.; their children, Burton R. Sorrell Jr., Lisa Sorrell, Joseph Sorrell, and Vincent Sorrell; and her brother, Albert Burnor. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 23, 2018 ,from 4-7PM at Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton, VT. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at 11 AM at Kidder Memorial Home. Interment will follow in St. Luke’s Cemetery in Fairfax. For those who wish, contributions in Blanche’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495 or the American Heart Association, 110 Main St., Suite 203, Burlington, VT 05401. As the project grew the guidance department approved a 90-minute class which is taught by Griffin and a member of the science department. Education is the primary goal of the Farm to School class and the club associated with it. “This entire project is a heritage based project, but the education involved is 21st century. It’s all proficiency-based; we research everything we are doing,” explained Griffin, “There is a solid educational basis, but it’s also connecting us to our heritage. We are trying to keep and maintain some sense of how we got to where we are right now.” In keeping with the theme, the students have used hand tools to build most of their structures and they used buckets to gather sap for boiling last spring. “We are experiencing the past hands-on in most places, and it’s been a lot of fun. Many of us learn by doing; we’re in an age in education where home economics programs and wood shop are rarities. We’re providing that base of education.”

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with Franklin County Caring Communities, a positive youth development and substance abuse prevention organization, was present working the Life’s Unexpected booth. “This is a great way to meet students in the school and have conversations about future thinking and understanding how life works in a way they haven’t thought of before. The community connections are so important and we appreciate the part we can play in this event,” said Crane. Joan Hubbard, who came representing Hannaford Supermarkets, worked the grocery

booth. “This is great for the kids and the community, and it really should be done more often. The kids get a glimpse of what type of life they can expect with the career they’ve chosen, and it also teaches them how to budget their money and to take a look at what they want versus what they need.” As an employer, Hubbard gets to know kids she may be overseeing in the coming years. “I get to know these kids, ask questions, and put a face to a name; they have the opportunity to talk with me about my career and what opportunities are available. It’s a win, win, as far as I’m concerned,” said Hubbard. One booth everyone visits, and

sometimes more than once, is the transportation booth. Sara Barrette of Barrette Ford participated in the Financial Literacy Day at MVU last year and more recently, at Wednesday’s event. “This is an important thing that kids should be doing and it includes math and communication skills in a hands-on way. It’s not an exact science, but it gives them a good idea of what life costs,” said Barrette. The expense of a car was something many kids didn’t understand until they had moved through a few booths. “There were a lot of kids who got a car and then came back three booths later when they had to trade their car in for a cheaper one because they couldn’t afford their child care,” said

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Developmental Educator The Parent Child Center of NCSS seeks an individual with experience working with families and a desire to work in early childhood. This position along with the Parent Child Center coordinates special education services for infants and toddlers. The position requires knowledge of developmental milestones, parenting strategies, community resources, and the ability to provide supports in homes, child care, as well as team settings. Developmental Educators provide family support, parent education, and service coordination to address child and family goals. Desired applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Human Services, or other related field; or equivalent combination of related education, training and experience. Knowledge of child development birth to three is necessary, and knowledge of developmental delays and children with medical/genetic disorders is preferred. This position provides excellent benefits including medical, dental, paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, retirement plan and educational assistance.

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TOWN OF FRANKLIN ORDINANCE REGULATING ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVs) On November 14, 2018 the Franklin Selectboard approved the ATV ordinance for the Town of Franklin. The full text is available for review at the Town Clerk’s office, 5167 Main St, Franklin, Vermont as required by V.S.A., Title 24, Section 1972 a concise summary of the ordinance is being published herewith: SECTION 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare of the Town, and to preserve residents’ rights to quiet enjoyment of homes and properties by regulating the time, manner, and location of operation of all-terrain vehicles (“ATVs”) within the Town. SECTION 4. TOWN HIGHWAYS OPENED. Pursuant to 23 V.S.A. § 3506, all Town highways that are not being maintained and plowed by the Town for use by motor vehicles during the snow season are open to ATV traffic. All Town Highways are open to ATV use as noticed by said ordinance except by the order of the State of Vermont, ATV’s may not be operated on Vermont Route #120 (including Main Street in Franklin) and Vermont Route #236 (State Park Road).

SECTION 5. SPEED LIMITS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. All posted speed limits and traffic control devices on Town highways shall apply to the operation of ATVs. Notwithstanding the above, no person shall drive an ATV on a public right of way at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions, having regard to the actual and potential hazards there existing. In every event, speed shall be controlled as necessary to avoid collision with any person, vehicle, bicycle, ATV, or other object on or adjacent to the ATV trail. SECTION 6. TIME OF OPERATION. ATVs may not be operated within the Town between the hours of 9:00 pm and 8:00 am. SECTION 8. LICENSE, REGISTRATION, INSURANCE. ATV’s operated on town roads pursuant to this Ordinance shall be currently registered by the State of Vermont in accordance with 23 V.S.A. §3502. A registration does not constitute a license to operate an ATV on public or private lands. ATV’s must have current liability insurance coverage to operate on town roads. The Town of Franklin accepts no liability for the operation of ATV’s on Franklin town roads as set forth in this Ordinance.

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SECTION 13. ENFORCEMENT. The violation of this ordinance shall be a civil matter which may be enforced in the Vermont Judicial Bureau in accordance with the provisions of 24 V.S.A. §§ 1974a and 1977 et seq. For purposes of enforcement in the Judicial Bureau, any Enforcement Officer shall have authority to issue tickets and may be the appearing officer at any hearing. This ordinance shall take effect 60 days (January 14, 2019) following adoption by the selectboard, unless five percent of the voters petition the legislative body of the clerk of the municipality within 45 days of December 29, 2018 for a vote on the question of disapproving the ordinance. You may call Lisa Larivee, Town Clerk at 285-2101 with any questions concerning the above ordinance

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the commission. This could include crosswalks, walking paths, street lighting, and even some parking lots. The integration of VCRD came after the community shot down several attempts at building a new Town Clerk’s office. That lead the selectboard to rethink how to go about getting big projects in the Town done, opting for a more hands-off approach, letting VCRD take the reigns. The next VCRD meeting is planned for November 29th at the Montgomery Elementary School. At that meeting, VCRD is expecting to host a team of leaders from state and local government as well as leaders from non-profits to connect the dots between the goals set forth and the resources that are required to get them accomplished.

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with a criminally suspended license. According to her court file, Marshall went to an acquaintanceâ€™s home Sunday night, the home of Dennis Jordan. She later left with Jordanâ€™s truck, which she was later pulled over driving. Initially, Marshall told the officer that she was Melanie Buska. When

the officer looked that name up, he discovered that her physical traits did not match the driver. Not only was her weight much different, but her eye color was too. The driver tried to convince the officer that she had brown contacts, and that is why she didnâ€™t appear to be the same as the blue eye colored Buska. Ultimately, she did admit to the officer that she was actually Marshall.

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In addition to not having a valid driverâ€™s license, police say Marshall had active conditions of release preventing her from having contact with Jordan. Police contacted Jordan, who said she did not have permission to take his vehicle. She was also charged with false information to a police officer and violating conditions of release. She was held on $5,000 bail until her arraignment on Monday

November 22, 2018 afternoon, at which point Judge Gregory Rainville issued conditions of release, including $500 bail and a responsible adult, which was not available at the time court closed. Marshall was still behind bars at the time of this publication.

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Vermont State Police stopped Dennis Gabree, 47, of Swanton on Sunday in the town of Highgate for not having an inspection sticker on his license plate. According to the Trooper, he was traveling behind the blue minivan when he noticed the sticker that is intended to be fixed to the rear license plate was not there. The officer ran the plate number for the vehicle, and watched the van drift at least partly into the oncoming lane of travel when he was waiting for the information to be returned on the plate. Ultimately the plate was not registered to the vehicle, leading the officer to pull him over. When Gabree was confronted by the Trooper, he told the Trooper the plates were â€œin the processâ€? of being switched over. Trooper Quealy wrote in a sworn affidavit that he smelled alcohol from the defendant, leading him to request a breathalizer. Gabree provided a BAC of 0.082%, almost two and a half hours after he was initially stopped. That marks at least the fifth time Gabree has been charged with DUI, according to his court file. Leading to a DUI #4 (or subsequent) charge, which carries a penalty of up to ten years in prison with at least 192 hours served. Gabree was arraigned in criminal court on Monday, where Judge Gregory Rainville held him without bail, citing a danger to the public.

Gabreeâ€™s Public Defender Rosie Chase requested the Judge consider alternatives to incarceration, like issuing a SCRAM unit, which monitors the defendantâ€™s BAC at all times. Rainville rejected that solution, noting Gabreeâ€™s history of alcohol abuse and previous stints being monitored in that way. In addition to the DUI charge, Gabree was charged with driving with a criminally suspended license.

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â€˘ Andrew Durkin, 21, of Milton was arrested and charged with DUI this week after Vermont State Police stopped him on Railroad Street in Milton for a moving violation. Durkin is due in court on December 11th. â€˘ Jayson Leclair, 26, of Sheldon was arrested by Vermont State Police for driving with a criminally suspended license on Carter Hill Road in Highgate on November 15th. Leclair is due in court on December 17th. â€˘ Samantha Meehan, 31, of Bloomfield was arrested by Vermont State Police after being pulled over on Interstate 89 in Georgia on November 11th. According to the Trooper, she was clocked traveling 94 miles per hour in a 65 mile per hour zone prior to the stop. She is due in court on November 26th. â€˘ Nathan Bigelow, 18, of Richford was cited into court on December 31st for driving with a criminally suspended license on Route 105 in Richford on November 18th. According to State Police, Bigelow was not driving a vehicle that was registered and did not have valid insurance on that vehicle either. A civil fine was issued for those two violations.

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