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Gov. Frank Ray Keyser, Jr.
Remembering Vt. Gov. Keyser BRANDON Ñ Frank Ray Keyser, Jr. (Aug. 17, 1927 March 7, 2015) was an American lawyer and politician from Vermont. He served as Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives from 1959 to 1961, and 72nd Governor of Vermont from 1961 to 1963. The son of Vermont Supreme Court Justice F. Ray Keyser, Sr. and Ellen Larkin Keyser, the younger Keyser was born in Chelsea, Vermont on Aug. 17, 1927. He served as a page in the Vermont House of Representatives in 1939. In 1945 he graduated from Montpelier High School. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. In 1950 Keyser graduated from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity. He graduated from Boston University School of Law in 1952 and practiced law in Chelsea. A Republican, Keyser served three terms in the Vermont House of Representatives and was its speaker from 1959-1961 In 1960 Keyser was elected governor, and he served one term, 1961 to 1963. At age 33, Keyser was the youngest person to be elected VermontÕ s governor. In 1962 Keyser lost his race for reelection to Democrat Philip H. Hoff. HoffÕ s CONTINUED ON PAGE 13
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Study: Tax would grab from poor, do nothing to stop obesity
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By Bruce Parker Vermont Watchdog Report MONTPELIER Ñ As lawmakers in Vermont consider a tax to help end obesity, a study by economists at George Mason University finds raising taxes on “unhealthy” foods hurts the poor financially and does nothing to lower consumption. As the midsession break comes to and end, all eyes are focused on the ever-growing hole in the Vermont state budget, which has reached $130 million. One of the more unusual solutions to the stateÕ s budget crisis is a proposed 2-centsCONTINUED ON PAGE 13
On March 4, members of the Orwell Volunteer Fire Department gathered at the village fire station on Main Street to honor fellow firefighters Jim Booska and Bob LaDuc. The two men were recognized for their 30 years of service to the Orwell community. Pictured (left to right): Jim Dougherty, training officer, awardee Laduc, Retired Chief Louis Hall, awardee Booska, Chief Allen M. Alger, Allen R. Alger, first assistant chief, and Capt. Mark Geebo. Missing: Dan Gosselin, second assistant chief and Susan Hauck, treasurer. Photo by Ben Alger
Being Rusty DeWees: The real Logger By Lou Varricchio lou@addison-eagle.com
You can trust him. Rusty DeWess—actor, humorist and impresario. Photo by Lou Varricchio
MIDDLEBURY Ñ HereÕ s Rusty. Rusty DeWeesÑ better known to area residents as the Logger. The Vermont actor, humorist and impresario has appeared on stage and screen, but recently, heÕ s returned to his rootsÑ live performance. As a teen, DeWees attended Stowe High School, played well on the basketball court, and became an eager entertainer in several high school musicals. After graduating high school, according to DeWeesÕ s own biographical account, he worked as a school bus driver, basketball coach, stonemason and logger. Yes, the Logger wasÑ at least for a short timeÑ a genuine logger. Former Champlain College Head Coach Bob Tipson recruited the tall, slim athlete to play basketball on the junior collegeÕ s storied team. After graduating, DeWees found employment as a self-described “gas jockey” in Burlington. Despite a college education, DeWees has al-
ways been drawn to the simplicity and honesty of the blue collar life. In 1989, the world changed and set DeWees upon a new career path. He moved to New York City and found work for the auction house of William Doyle Galleries. The steady job supported him while he auditioned for T.V. series, films, commercials and soap operas. Developing his special talent for storytelling wasn’t difficult for the performer, either. A book, titled “Scrawlins”, showcases DeWeesÕ humor and sense of place and nostalgia. “Scrawlins” is a compilation of short stories and essays, many taken from his early 2000s weekly newspaper column in The Eagle. DeWees believes in giving back to the community and has helped with a number of regional charities such as the Make-a-Wish Foundation, Meals on Wheels, and the Ronald McDonald House. We spent a morning with DeWees at The Eagle office in Middlebury last week to learn more about the witty man behind the Logger. Eagle: So howÕ s Rusty DeWees doing? DeWees: “I am having fun!” CONTINUED ON PAGE 13