April 12, 2014
Cotey Gallagher: an eye for art By Lou Varricchio Lou@ addison-eagle.com S A L S I B U RY Ñ A r t i s t Cotey Gallagher of Salisbury is passionate equally about art and humor. The self-described Ò perfectionistÓ and young commercial artistÑ who has illustrated everything from childrenÕ s books and English-as-asecond-language language textbooks to personal art commissions and high-tech articles appearing in geeky, national computer magazinesÑ believes that art should be an equal blend of hard work, detail and fun. Gallagher, who was born in Vermont, began doodling and drawing at an early age. Thanks to her parents, who nurtured her natural talent while she was a student enrolled at the Salisbury Elementary School, Gallagher was able to pursue her passion and demonstrate a keen eye for the world around her. From Boston to New York City and back to Vermont, art remains at the core of GallagherÕ s life. Art, according to the artist, even if itÕ s a Hollywood celebrity caricature, should reflect something deeper than what meets the eyeÑ she calls it the soul of the work. While in her senior year at Middlebury Union High School in 1996, Gallagher (nee Cote) received a Merit Scholarship to attend the Art Institute of Boston, now a part of Leslie University College of Art and Design. Upon graduation in 2000, the budding artist received the instituteÕ s prestigious Ò Best in Department AwardÓ for overall work completed during her fouryear tenure (the art equivalent of magna cum laude honors). Ò I get my inspiration CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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Manure spreading ban to end By Lou Varricchio Lou@ addison-eagle.com MIDDLEBURY Ñ While April 1 signals the end of the Winter Manure Spreading Ban in Vermont imposed by the Accepted Agricultural Practice Regulations (AAPs), the continued presence of snow pack on farm fields will present a challenge to farmers who wish to start spreading manure as soon as the ban is over. The AAPs require that all agricultural wastes be managed in order to prevent adverse impacts to water quality. That means that while it is legal to spread manure once the Winter Ban is over, manure must still be applied in a way that does not result in runoff of manure to surface water or across property boundaries. Once the snow begins to melt, manure can be carried away to the low CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
April 1 marks the end of the Winter Manure Spreading Ban in Vermont. Pictured: A Matthews Trucking manure spreader operating in Cornwall. Eagle photo
MVAA changes as it becomes MREMS By Lou Varricchio Lou@ addison-eagle.com MIDDLEBURY Ñ Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Association has gone through a name change to better reflect its mission and services. Bill Edson, operations chief of Middlebury Regional Emergency Medical Services, answered questions about the new change. Why did Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Association (MVAA) change its name to Middlebury Regional Emergency Medical Services (MREMS)? Edson: MVAA has been in existence since 1970 and the name change is part of the organizationÕ s continuing evolution and growth. Among other reasons, MREMS better reflects our expanded services throughout the regionÑ not just Middlebury. MREMS will continue to evolve as a multi-faceted organization that is grounded in the heritage and mission of the MVAA, but also change and grow to reflect the needs of the community. What changes will MREMS be making? Edson: MREMS will be providing more services to area communities, as well as re-organizing, so that we can better implement our strategic plan. The organization needs to address and respond to the growing demands of the emergency medical and Bill Edson with the MREMS rescue utility vehicle at last year’s Addison County Fair and Field Days. Photo by Lou Varricchio
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