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The real meaning of community: a clinic reopens By Sandy Korda newmarketpress@denpubs.com
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es, from the ashes of the fire that destroyed Newton Academy and the Shorewell Clinic just two weeks ago, rises the newly relocated clinic—only two blocks away, in a house located at 115 Route 74 West (the old Dewitt-Blake Insurance office) in Shoreham. But, the reopening isn’t the story here. Rather, it’s how it was made possible. You see, it was people from throughout the communities of Rutland and Addison counties—as well as from folks across the lake in New York—that made it all happen.
Before the embers of the academy fire began to cool, telephone calls were being made to offer housing and supplies to reopen. Waiting room and office furniture, as well as equipment to set-up two complete exam suites were donated. Drapes, paper supplies, a computer, and other necessities were delivered. One caring individual even made sure the phone lines were paid for and operational. Thankfully, the original signs were salvaged from the still burning building, and were rehung this past weekend—in preparation for the reopening of the clinic. And yes— all work done by volunteers. Remarkable. All testimony to the quality of care and attention this
See SHOREWELL, page 22
Senators, organizations want Vt. Yankee kept open At a news conference last week at the Vermont State House, four Vermont senators urged the Vermont State Legislature to consider the “Consensus Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis Associated with the Future of the Vermont Yankee Power Plant” prepared by Tom Kavet of Kavet Rockler & Associates, LLC and Jeff Carr of Economic & Policy Resources, Inc. The Analysis, based on information from numerous economic and energy experts, finds relicensing Vermont Yankee and adopting a strong renewable energy policy will yield “the largest average positive employment and other economic impacts, with immediate job gains, no job losses and lower long term power bills.”
The executive summary of this report can be read on the Internet at the following URL address: http://www.leg.state.vt.us/jfo/VY %20Legislative%20Briefing/Economic%20Analysis%20-%20Executive%20Summary10.pdf. This independent report, commissioned by the Joint Fiscal Office at the request of the Vermont Legislature and 16 months in the making, reviews the energy and economic impact of four possible Vermont energy scenarios, and concludes Vermont would be best served by relicensing Vermont Yankee and pursuing more renewable energy. It was prepared in collaboration with Synapse Energy Economics, Inc., the Department of Public Service, Green Mountain Power and
Central Vermont Public Service Corporation. Senator Phil Scott (R-Washington): “Vermont’s 21st century power portfolio and economy requires reliable base load power and the development of more renewable power resources. We urge the legislature to consider the long-term interests of the Vermont economy, environment, and quality of life. Relicensing Vermont Yankee and building more renewable power infrastructure will ensure that Vermont has a diverse, affordable, reliable energy portfolio.” Sen. Richard Mazza (D-Grand Isle): “This report is the product of thorough work and dispassionate Analysis by well respected state
See YANKEE, page 22
Scouts clean up state park for Camporee “HEY, MACK, HOW DO YOU START THIS THING?”— Gregory Goldsmith, age 5, of Hinesburg, gets a sneak preview of this year’s Big Truck Day in Hinesburg. Kids will be permitted to climb aboard diggers, dump trucks, fire engines, race cars, monster trucks, wreckers, and more, on Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Hinesburg Nursery School. $5 per child; adults admitted free. Lots of delicious refreshments on hand. The event is a benefit for the Hinesburg Nursery School. Photo by Katrina Roberts
Boy Scouts and leaders from Troop 539 in Vergennes have been cleaning up the Button Bay State Park amphitheater in preparation of the Green Mountain Council, Ethan Allen District, Spring Camporee. The camporee is planned for April 23-25. As many as 500 to 600 scouts are expected to camp that weekend. Special celebration is planned for the centennial anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The amphitheater will be used for group celebration and award ceremony. For information on Troop 539 call 759-2849.
At the Button Bay clean up were Vergennes-area Boy Scouts Tony Preston, Josh Cook, and Chris Leach. The scoutmaster is T.J. Springthorpe.
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