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VPIC chair:

More energy stocks for pension fund

By Bruce Parker Orrin P. Sunderland

Recalling Orrin Sunderland Bridport native was an Eagle sales executive MIDDLEBURY Ñ Orrin P. Sunderland, 77, died March 10, 2016, in Middlebury.

Vermont Eagle customers will remember Sunderland as an advertising sales executive who worked for the newspaper during the mid 2000s.

Sunderland was born in Bridport on March 13, 1938, the son of alanson and Sadie (Clark) Sunderland. He grew up in Bridport and graduated from Middlebury High School in the class of 1957. He married Wanda Boynton in 1962.

The Sunderlands lived in Bridport for a few years and moved to East Middlebury in 1972.

Orrin served in the Vermont National Guard and was employed at various occupations in the Middlebury area including milk inspector, police officer for the Town of Middlebury, salesman for Middlebury Motors and the Vermont Eagle, and a security officer at Middlebury College. He also owned and operated CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

Vermont Watchdog Report VermontÕ s governor and state treasurer have different ideas about the subcommittee being formed to investigate fossil-fuel divestment for the stateÕ s $4 billion retirement fund.

Gov. Peter Shumlin said the subcommittee of the Vermont Pension Investment Committee should create a plan for divesting from Exxon Mobil and coal stocks, and make recommendations by May 2.

State Treasurer Beth Pearce fired back, saying Shumlin appeared to have reached a conclusion before a discussion has taken place. Ò Presupposing divestment would be similar to drawing your curve and then plotting your data. Decisions should be made after a deliberative process not before,Ó Pearce said in a March 17 statement.

In the first of a two-part interview with Thomas Golonka, chair of VPIC, Golonka CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

LIVING HISTORY — Jon Soule of Rutland will portray 18th century Gen. Chevalier Francois-Gaston Levis at this year’s Vermont History Expo held at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds, June 18-19. Soule has received numerous accolades for his work in presenting early French history in the North American colonies. At History Expo 2016, he will be presenting the military use and importance of the Vermont waterways, especially Lake Champlain and the Otter Creek, throughout the 18th century.

Protest in a tree is blocking pipeline path

By Lou Varricchio lou@addison-eagle.com

Rising Tide protesters are occupying an old butternut tree in Monkton along the Vermont Gas natural gas pipeline right-of-way March 23. The group, in addition to opposing the gas pipeline, claim that the tree is a potential habitat for endangered bats.

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MONKTON Ñ It may a cold, damp and uncomfortable job, but someoneÕ s got to do it, at least thatÕ s according to climate-change activist Will Bennington of the Vermont Ò climate-justiceÓ group known as Rising Tide.

Since 2014, Rising Tide members have been actively protesting the construction of Vermont GasÕ controversial natural gas pipeline which will run from Chittenden County to addison County. The pipeline will be used to transport natural gas to western Vermont from Canada.

Rising Tide members will take turns camping in a makeshift arboreal tentÑ perched 30 feet above the groundÑ in the gnarled branches of a tall, 75-year-old butternut tree. The old tree is located on private property off Rotax Road in Monkton and stands in the right-of-way of the proposed gas line.

Bennington said that Vermont Gas is planning to remove the old butternut tree, also known as white walnut, is an ideal habitat for threatened bats.

The fragility of the local bat habitat is among a list of environmental concerns which the group has cited in its occupying of the tree in Monkton.

In addition to the bats, Butternut trees are also being threatened by an insidious canker in Vermont, Bennington added.

Bennington said that Rising Tide hasnÕ t talked with Vermont Gas officials, but he believes they are aware of the tree-sitting protest which began March 23. Ò IÕ m pretty sure Vermont Gas employees have driven by here at least once, but they havenÕ t made face-to-face contact with us yet,Ó he said. Ò They usually send their spokespersonÑ eventually.Ó CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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Porter Medical Center’s president, CEO resigns From Eagle Staff Reports

MIDDLEBURY Ñ Lynn Boggs, Porter Medical CenterÕ s president and chief executive officer in Middlebury has resigned.

BoggsÕ resignation took place last week amid labor issues at the medical center.

Boggs was hired after long-time president James Daily stepped down to retire in 2015.

Dr. Fred Kniffin was appointed by the Porter Board of Directors as acting president and CEO. In a news release, Boggs said: Ò Thank you for the opportunity to serve as president and CEO of this great institution. I wish the Porter community well as they continue the important work of providing exceptional patient-centered care in our community.Ó Earlier this month, Karen Beinhaur, MSN/Ed. RN, CEN, was named PorterÕ s new interim vice president for Patient Care Services and chief nursing officer after Charleen Ryan resigned.

In February, the medical centerÕ s Board of Governance publication alluded to community concerns about the hospital: “It’s relatively easy to win support to fix an organization that is clearly broken. When every observer knows the business is losing money, the customers are going elsewhere, and the staff is leaving to join competition, the companyÕ s leadership has broad permission to make dramatic changes to ensure the organizationÕ s ongoing viability and prosperity. But what should leaders do when the platform isnÕ t burning yet, and they know the fire is coming? How can visionary healthcare leaders transform their successful systems today so they can be successful tomorrow, too?”

Earlier in March, Maureen McLaughlin, Porter Medical Center Board chair, said, Ò The future of Porter Medical Center has never been brighter... It will not be an easy pathÑ real change is never Ò easyÓ . However, ongoing transformation is what is needed, what is essential, if we are to continue to serve our community with the highest quality healthcare services possible for the present and future generations. We recognize there is a human element to this transformation. Porter deeply values all of its employees and has encouraged those affected to apply for open positions within our campus for continued employment.Ó In a March 2 news release, the nurses union included a quote from Jamie McCallum, assistant professor of sociology at Middlebury College. McCallum is the author of the book, Ò Global Unions, Local PowerÓ . Ò Community members are very concerned about the direction that the Porter administration is taking the hospital,Ó according to McCallum. Ò With private board meetings, it is impossible for community members to participate in the running of our hospital and to make it known that we are opposed to the changes that the Porter administration is making for our community health care system.Ó

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Meals on Wheels of Rutland: Share the Love

RUTLaND Ð Meals on Wheels of Rutland County partipcated in the Share the Love Event to help fight senior isolation and hunger. Ò The Southwestern Vermont Council on aging cannot do its work or fulfill its mission unless we are united in partnership with a broad coalition of community members and partners, private businesses and nationwide associations like Subaru and Meals on Wheels america. By joining forces we boost our effectiveness and continue our mutual efforts in providing nutritious meals to homebound seniors within Rutland County.

For that, we thank all who made this donation possible,Ó according to Sandy Conrad of Southwestern Vermont Council on aging.

This local effort was part of Meals on Wheels americaÕ s annual participation in SubaruÕ s national year-end Share the Love Event. For every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased, Subaru donated $250 to the purchaserÕ s choice of participating charity.

Local Meals on Wheels america Member programs, like Rutland County Meals on Wheels, that partner with the car retailer to raise awareness for the Share the Love Event are eligible to earn grants of up to $20,000. This can provide an extra layer of support to help deliver nutritious meals and other important services to seniors in Rutland County.

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Prescribed burn to blaze 300 acres in Vermont

By Lou Varricchio

lou@addison-eagle.com RUTLaND Ñ Vermonters donÕ t typically associate Western-style forest fires with their damp upland forests, but this spring Green Mountain National Forest officials in the Rutland office said that the agency will conduct burns of up to 300 acres in the protected forest.

Growing forest floor detritus and a changing climate have made Northeastern forestland managers more proactive in recent years.

This yearÕ s series of prescribed burns will be done in partnership with the U.S Forest Service, local fire departments, and land management agencies.

According to the USFS, prescribed fire will be employed to treat 200-300 acres within the 400,000-acre national forest along the Green Mountain front.

The Forest Service will use controlled fires as a means to reduce heavy accumulations of grass and brush which could reduce fuel potential large, uncontrollable wildfires. The burns also help to restore critical wildlife habitat, regenerate plant growth, and improve watershed conditions, according to Ethan M. Ready, USFS public affairs officer in Rutland.

Prescribed burnings of forest and grasslands in New England dates back to Precolumbian

times. Native american peoples here were perceptive about their environment and controlled the buildup of hazardous plant fuels in forests and grasslands they saw in their traditional hunting grounds. according to geographer William M. Denevan, “The most significant type of environmental change brought about by Precolumbian human activity was the modification of vegetation...Vegetation was primarily altered by the clearing of forest and by intentional burning.Ó Prescribed fires in the Green Mountain National Forest are not likely to have an affect on those living near the target lands, although smoke will be visible around the area and residents may smell smoke. Ò The timing of the prescribed burns depends on weather and vegetation conditions that meet very specifically defined limits, called the prescription, so the ignition dates are subject to some adjustment, though the burn window is not likely to exceed more than six weeks,Ó according to the Forest Service.

Prior to each prescribed fire, crews will prepare the burn locale with open ground control lines. Ò Each burn site will be closed to the public, and access will be limited for the duration of prescribed fire activities,” according to Ready. Ò If it is necessary to temporarily close forest roads and trails, the Forest Service will notify

Green Mountain National Forest officials in the Rutland office said the agency will conduct burns of up to 300 acres in the protected forest. The prescribed burn will be done in a partnership with the U.S Forest Service, local fire departments, and land management agencies.

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the public of these closures by posting signs.

Such closures will be subject to modification based on the actual date of ignition during the burn window. Firefighter and public safety will be the highest priority for each prescribed fire.”

No specific target burn areas in the Green Mountain range have been named. The Forest Service will announce locations near the date of ignition. Burns not completed this spring will likely be rescheduled for the autumn.

Children learn about pet care at new camp

By Lou Varricchio

lou@addison-eagle.com MIDDLEBURY — Children may love their first pet but they often donÕ t understand that being an animal steward is a major responsibility requiring the care and feeding their new friend.

Enter Camp Whiskers and Wags hosted by Homeward Bound, the addison County Humane Society.

The Middlebury-based animal shelter has launched registration for the first-ever humane education summer camp. And thanks to support from members of the local community, full scholarships are available.

The new camp will be offered in two, one-week sessions: aug.

8-12 and Aug. 15-19. Each week is limited to an even dozen of campers. according to Homeward BoundÕ s Executive Director, Jessica Danyow, Ò The focus of Camp Whiskers & Wags will be to guide children in proper pet care behavior; to teach children safety around animals; to encourage childrenÕ s empathy toward animals and their welfare, and to expose children to careers involving animals. ItÕ s important to us to be able to offer scholarships as we know that all participants will benefit from this positive, life-expanding opportunity and we don’t want financial need to be a barrier.Ó Danyow said that all the activities of Camp Whiskers and Wags will take place at the shelter located at 236 Boardman St.

in Middlebury.

The summer camp will run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with early and after care available for an additional fee.

Camp tuition is $185 per week. Ò In our renovated facility, we now have the capacity to expand mission-driven programs and increase our impact in the community,Ó Danyow said. Ò We are excited to create a learning experience for children that will help them become compassionate adults who value animals and their role in society. We believe instilling in children an ethic of serving others builds character and will contribute to the humane and responsible care of animals and each other in future generations.Ó Camp applications are downloadable via the Internet from the shelterÕ s webpage at www.homewardboundanimals.org or you can find out about how to get a hardcopy by calling 802-388-1100.

Pictured at top right: Camp Whiskers and Wags will hosted by Homeward Bound, the Addison County Humane Society. The firstever humane education summer camp will be offered in two, oneweek sessions: Aug. 8-12 and Aug. 15-19. Each week is limited to an even dozen of campers. Pictured: A young volunteer at Homeward Bound in Middlebury.

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For whom the doubled taxed are tolls

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ack in early 2013, when I began planning what I had thought would be a fun, cost-conscious automobile adventure trip from Vermont to Montana, the estimated travel price tag turned out to be a real shocker. The whole effort ended up deflating what I had thought would be a beautiful vacation balloonÑ that is, the romance of a good old fashioned, allamerican roadtrip. all things considered, and for a few dollars more, I realized I could jet to my destination—throw in an economy car rental, and include more time at my vacation destination. Still, not making the trip with my own station wagon (filled with familiar creature comforts and camping gear) was a let down that I never got over. aside from gasoline costs, which admittedly are not as high now as they were when I had planned the roadtrip in 2013, I was still surprised to see an increase in road and bridge tolls all along a large swath of americaÕ s socalled freewaysÑ the Interstate Highway SystemÑ notably in the Blue States of New York, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana. These increased road taxesÑ I mean, tollsÑ began appearing early in 2009 with the arrival of a newly elected administration, and with a partisan majority, in Washington, D.C. Paying additional highway taxesÑ I mean, tollsÑ on our already taxed Interstates is galling to me.

It really isnÕ t fair and itÕ s now making long-distance motoring just too costly for low-income and working class folks. and so began my interest in aTFI, the alliance for Toll-Free Interstates. aTFI is a thing of beauty for many reasons: this selfdescribed coalition of individuals, businesses and organizations deserves more visibility and support from you and me. aTFI, as it describes itself, is working to protect existing interstates from new tolls and it represents a grassroots effort to cuff pick-pockety fingers of greedy state and federal governments. aTFIÕ s mission is simple: to educate the public, policy makers, and the media about the negative impact that tolling existing interstates has on local communities and businesses, and why it will not solve our transportation needs. Ò There are many transportation funding options available,Ó according to aTFI, Ò among these, tolling existing interstates is the worst.Ó aTFI provides needed history lessons for its growing roster of supporters who are angry at the increased taxation (without representation) in both D.C. and a growing number of state capitals along the nationÕ s interstate highway network.

In 1998, Congress established the Interstate System Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program, which authorized three state toll pilots to toll an interstate highway, bridge or tunnel. Due to significant public

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Americans hate tolls: Poll after poll has clearly demonstrated that the public is strongly against the idea of tolling America’s Interstate system.

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and political opposition, attempts at tolling under the program have been unsuccessful. These failed attempts have cost states and the federal government millions of taxpayer dollars.

Using aTFIÕ s own public information words, with permission, in places, hereÕ s an overview about why tolling interstates is a bad idea: •Waste of taxpayer money: Decades of data shows that toll infrastructure is inherently inefficient and takes many years to generate any net income. as the tip of the iceberg, according to the North Texas Tollway authority, over 7 percent of the total revenue generated in Texas was never recovered due to evasion and other collection problems.

•Traffic diversion: Electronic tolls can cause delays and make roadways less safe by disrupting traffic patterns around the toll facility. How many times have you mistakenly driven into an unfamiliar toll booth not knowing your in an E-Z Pass lane and you donÕ t have E-Z Pass?

•Double taxation: Taxes paid to build interstates and fuel taxes continue to pay to maintain them. New tolls happen to tax users twice. When you put gas in your vehicle, you are already paying your share for interstate maintenance, even if you never use the roads.

•Bad economic impacts: Tolls increase the cost of delivering goods and services, putting local businesses at a competitive disadvantage and increasing the cost of living for residents.

•Americans hate tolls: Poll after poll has clearly demonstrated that the public is strongly against the idea of tolling americaÕ s Interstate system. In California, 60 percent of residents were opposed to a toll of $5 or more, even for a travel time savings of up to 40 minutes.

Clearly, the public wants alternatives to tolling.

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Change is the future

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ar too many in the newspaper industry have allowed others to determine their fate.

In an industry that has been in decline for many decades, the one single thing the industry was never willing to do was to take a hard look in the mirror and admit the decline was simply a result of internal failures and not outside factors driving the losses.

ItÕ s far easier to blame the decline on Dan Alexander radio, TV, internet or even fickle readers Thoughts from that always seem willing to gravitate to Behind the Pressline the next Ò new thingÓ .

ItÕ s easy to give up and throw in the towel. ItÕ s far more risky to gamble on breaking from the past to reinvent yourself, but reinvention and the willingness to try something new and bold is exactly the cure for what ails an industry that is sadly in need.

We are honored to have just announced last week in many communities we serve that Price Chopper has now chosen to use The Sun as itÕ s distribution vehicle for their weekly flyer. They’ve been reluctant to break from the long running relationship with the daily newspaper distribution model, but with circulation in decline, results waning and a more viable alternative available, with a fresh approach, they knew it was the right time to make this change.

Like every organization, if you fail to recognize that change must be factored into the business plan sooner or later you become stuck in the past.

More importantly, no aspect of a business can be considered sacred. In todayÕ s competitive world, we are all forced to re-evaluate everything in order to remain ahead of the curve.

Just look at Price Chopper, an immensely popular and successful organization, yet they recently announced a completely new facelift and so much more with the re-branding their stores to Market 32 and Market Bistro by Price Chopper in order to stay one step ahead of customer expectations.

Innovation and improvements come in all shapes and sizes. We know there is plenty of room for improvement here at our community newspaper and itÕ s something we enthusiastically are committed to improving everyday.

Within our small family owned company, we encourage staff to think big and not be fearful of trying things that might break with tradition and open new doors. and letÕ s face it, itÕ s a good reminder to us all that time waits for no one.

We strongly believe that free community newspapers like ours, with committed local ownership, have a path to the future that our friends at the corporate daily newspapers just donÕ t seem to understand.

Time will be the ultimate judge for us all, but we would much rather go down swinging than to hang on and coast, long after time has passed us by.

Our promise to you remains; WeÕ ll work hard to exceed your local information needs both in the short term and in the long term. WeÕ ve got some really big plans in the pipeline and while we may misfire occasionally, we know learning from our mistakes is the only way to keep on, keeping on.

Dan Alexander is associate publisher of New Market Press.

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Police Reports Bristol man to appear in court

BRISTOL Ñ On March 23, at approximately 11 p.m., the Vermont State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on Plank Road in the Town of Bristol. after a short investigation, police deemed the accused, Timothy L. Taylor , 50, of Bristol was operating a motor vehicle with a criminally suspended license.

The accused was issued a citation to appear in addison County Criminal Court.

Deer or DUI? Woman to answer to charges

RUTLaND TOWN Ñ On March 11, at approximately midnight, members of the Vermont State Police were notified of a single motor vehicle crash on Sugarwood Hill Road in Rutland Town.

The operator of the vehicle was identified as Lindsay Miles, 29, of Rutland Town.

Miles advised VSP troopers that she was traveling westbound on Sugarwood Hill Road when she came upon a group of approximately eight deer crossing the road.

In an attempt to avoid the deer, Miles veered to the left, where she lost control of her vehicle. The vehicle came to a final position of uncontrolled rest after traveling off of the travel portion of the road, and striking a large rock as well as a number of trees.

While speaking to Miles she showed signs of impairment.

Miles refused to provide a preliminary breath sample, and was transported the Rutland Regional Medical Center.

Miles was subsequently processed for DUI, and issued a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division on May 4; to answer to the charge of DUI. Miles sustained moderate injuries as a result of the crash.

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Red Cross needs type-O negative blood RUTLaND Ñ The american Red Cross in Vermont has a significant need for type-O negative blood donors to donate blood for patients.

Type-O negative blood can be transfused to patients with any blood type and is often used in emergency situations. While less than 7 percent of the U.S. population has type-O negative blood, hospitals depend on frequent O negative donations to ensure itÕ s always available for patients in need. Ò Type-O negative donors are an important part of the Red Cross trauma team,Ó said Mary Brant, communications manager of the Northern New England Blood Services Region. Ò While all blood types are needed, type-O negative donations are necessary in emergency situations when there is no time to determine a patientÕ s blood type. Because there is such a high demand for type-O negative blood, O negative donors are needed to donate often.Ó Blood donation appointments can be quickly and easily scheduled by using the Red Cross Blood Donor app, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

The American Red Cross in Vermont has a significant need for type-O negative blood donors to donate blood for patients. Pictured: Regular blood donor City of Rutland Mayor Chris Louras at Rutland’s Gift of Life Marathon last year.

Middlebury man had arrest warrant

MIDDLEBURY — Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop on Case Street in the Town of Middlebury March 23. Police said that the operator was later identified as Anthony Andrews , 47, of Middlebury; he had an active arrest warrant. andrews was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the VSP New Haven Barracks. andrews was subsequently transported to the Chittenden County Correctional Facility.

Crash occurs in Starksboro

NEW HaVEN Ñ The Vermont State Police is investigating the single motor vehicle crash that occurred the morning of March 8, 2016, at approximately 8:30 a.m. The vehicle involved, a black 1995 Mazda Miata driven by Bristol resident Ernie Brouillard, age 19, was traveling southbound on Vermont Route 116 when it traveled across the northbound lane into the ditch and striking a culvert. Brouillard was wearing his seatbelt and received minor facial injuries from the airbag deployment.

Police are attempting to locate witnesses to the crash. anyone with information is asked to contact the Vermont State Police - New Haven, (802) 388-4919 or submit anonymously online at www.vtips.info or texting Ò CRIMESÓ to keyword VTIPS.

Pittsford man charged

RUTLaND Ñ On March 21, members of the Vermont State Police were notified of a possible burglary in progress at a residence on Cedar avenue in the Town of Rutland.

Reportedly, a male was trespassing on a residential property attempting to steal a running vehicle that was in the driveway being warmed up.

When confronted by the homeowner, Leonard Montuori, 66, of Rutland Town, the person fled the area.

Responding VSP troopers located Nathan Swahn, 29, of Pittsford, in the area and identified him as the accused. a VSP investigation revealed Swahn had placed his property in and was in the process of placing his body in the above mentioned running car when confronted by the homeowner. as a result of the investigation, Swahn was charged with several violations.

Swahn was delivered to Rutland Superior Court Criminal Division to face arraignment.

Rescue squads respond to Route 22A

ORWELL Ñ On Thursday, March 24, at approximately 7:43 a.m., members of the Vermont State Police, Rutland Barracks, responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a single vehicle, tractor trailer unit on Route 22a near Orwell.

Investigation revealed that Steven E. Lobdell, 46, of Willsboro, N.Y., lost control of his tractor trailer, causing him to drive into a ditch and into some trees. Lobdell was extracted from the tractor, which was totaled as a result of the crash, and declined medical assistance at the scene.

The Vermont State Police were assisted by the Benson Fire Department, Fair Haven Fire Department, Orwell Fire Department, Poultney Fire Department, and the Fair Haven Rescue Squad. anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police at Rutland, 802-773-9101. Information can also be submitted anonymously online at www.vtips.info or text Ò CRIMESÓ (274637) to Keyword: VTIPS.

4-H DAIRY WINNERS — Thirteen 4-H Club members competed in the 12- and 13-year-olds age group in the Junior Division at the Vermont 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl, March 19, in Burlington. Front row (from left): Calvin Seward, Andrea Palmer, Alexis Farr, Maya Jerose, Riley Cross. Back row: D.J. Nelson, Case Ballard, Harley Lourie, McKenna Phillips, Logan Knowles, Gabby Shontz, Hailey Pothier, and Ryanne Nadeau.

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Knife wielding man killed in Burlington From News & Staff Reports

BURLINGTON Ñ On March 21, the Burlington Police Department contacted the Vermont State Police to request an investigation into an officer involved shooting that had occurred inside an apartment located at 101 College St. in Burlington.

The individual injured as a result of this shooting, identified as Ralph Ò PhilÓ Grenon, 76, was transported by ambulance to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington where he subsequently died.

Detectives with the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Major Crime Unit responded to initiate an investigation. The VSP Crime Scene Search Team was activated to process the shooting scene and collect evidence.

Preliminary investigation revealed that shortly after 5 p.m., Burlington Police responded to 101 College St., apartment 209 at the request of a crisis worker with the Street Outreach Team; to check on the welfare of Mr. Grenon.

While enroute, the Burlington Police received a call from the building manager at this address regarding complaints from tenants, that Grenon was displaying threatening behavior.

Burlington Police Officers attempted to make contact with Grenon who refused to open the door to his apartment. When officers opened the door, Grenon was standing inside holding two knives, one in each hand.

Grenon ignored repeated commands from officers to drop the knives.

Officers deployed a Taser at Grenon which was not effective.

Grenon then shut the door and officers backed away. Additional officers responded to assist.

Over the next few hours officers made repeated attempts to establish communication with Grenon without success. after having received no response from inside the apartment officers drilled a hole above the door and inserted a camera in an attempt to try and see Grenon, with no success.

The decision was made to enter the apartment in order to check on his welfare. Officers entered the apartment utilizing tactical shields and while announcing their presence.

Officers located Grenon hiding in the shower of his bathroom with the curtain drawn.

Grenon would not respond to verbal attempts to come out and

speak with officers. When officers pulled back the shower curtain slightly, Grenon was seen holding at least one knife in his hand.

Officers backed away and continued verbal commands in an attempt to get Grenon to come out.

Officers deployed “pepper balls” inside the bathroom, backed away and continued verbal commands with no success. after a period of time, officers approached the bathroom again, opened the shower curtain at which time Grenon was seen holding two large knives, one in each hand.

Grenon was seen making a thrusting motion with one of the knives towards the officers.

Officers deployed a Taser at Grenon while he was standing in the shower.

Despite the deployment of the Taser, Grenon then stepped out of the shower and advanced toward the officers through the doorway while still holding both knives. As officers were backing away further into the adjoining bedroom, one of the officers discharged multiple rounds from his firearm, striking Grenon.

Officers immediately removed the knives and began rendering medical assistance.

Burlington Fire personnel were staged at the scene and transported Grenon to the University of Vermont Medical Center.

Grenon was pronounced dead at 10:02 p.m.

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.

Investigation will include interviews of all officers on scene to include any other witnesses identified.

The Burlington Police have turned over body camera video footage from officers on scene, to detectives. Detectives are working closely with the Chittenden County StateÕ s attorneyÕ s Office.

The deceased has been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for autopsy scheduled for later today. Once the investigation is complete there will be an independent review conducted by the Chittenden County StateÕ s attorneyÕ s Office and the Attorney General’s Office as is customary for all officer involved shootings.

The identity of the Burlington Police Officer involved in the shooting is not being released at this time. This remains an active investigation, no other information is available.

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Midd Panthers: 2016 softball preview From College News Reports

MIDDLEBURY Ñ The Middlebury softball team enters the 2016 season after coming up just short of the NESCaC Championship game last spring. The Panthers finished last spring with a 20-11 mark and will look to vie for the NESCaC crown again this season.

The team not only had a successful campaign on the field, but in the classroom as well. A total of five Panthers were recognized by the NFCA for having a grade point average of 3.50 or better through the spring season, while seven players earned NESCaC all-academic accolades for a 3.35 GPa or better.

The Panthers lost three players to graduation following the 2015 season. Earning their respective degrees were Christina Bicks, Kelsey Martel and Hannah Marks. Bicks appeared in 100 career games with 63 hits in 221 at-bats for a .299 batting average. She added 20 stolen bases, 28 walks and scored 52 runs. Joining her on the graduation stage was Martel, who played in 71 games along with Marks who saw time behind the plate.

Head Coach Kelly Bevere returns for her 10th season at the helm, owning more wins than any softball coach in school history with a 187-121 (.607) mark. Ò I am extremely excited about the 2016 group,Ó said Bevere. Ò They really have put the time in this offseason to figure out what can make us successful.Ó Every inning logged in the circle last season returns this spring. Experienced senior Neve Stearns along with sophomore allison Quigley come back to anchor the pitching staff. Stearns went 7-5 with three saves a year ago, sporting a 1.73 earned run average, fourth in the NESCaC, along with 67 strikeouts against just 12 walks surrendered in 77 innings pitched. a second-team all-NESCaC selection last spring, she enters her final year with a 15-11 career mark with six saves.

Quigley had an impressive first season for the Panthers, posting a 13-4 mark in 16 starts. She was fourth in the NESCaC with 103 strikeouts,

Captains Kat Maehr, Neve Stearns, Jackie Stern and Carlyn Vachow look to lead the Middlebury Panthers to continued successes in 2016.

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while her wins and 1.89 ERa placed her sixth among her NESCaC peers. Quigley threw 111.1 innings in 22 appearances, completing seven games. One of her best performances came at Hamilton on april 12, where she tossed a 10-inning, eight-hit shutout as the Panthers picked up a 1-0 win. She also struck out a dozen batters in the game. Ò Our pitching staff is going to play a big role in what our group can accomplish once again this season,Ó said Bevere. Ò We bring back some experience, but also look forward to having depth with some of the younger players stepping up. With a strong emphasis on solid defense and quality at-bats, we look to compete and win every inning.Ó Middlebury returns four of its top-five hitters from last season, as part of a very balanced group. Senior Kat Maehr was a first-team AllNESCAC honoree, first-team All-New England Region selection by the National Fastpitch Coaches association (NFCa) as well as a Capital One academic all-District I First-Team

recipient last season. as a designated player, Maehr led the team with a .388 average, including team-highs of 33 hits, nine doubles and 14 walks, while sitting in a second-place tie on the squad with 16 RBI. Her on-base percentage of .500 led the Panthers and placed her sixth in the NESCaC. She also threw 21.2 innings last season for the Panthers.

Senior Carlyn Vachow, a four-year starter behind the plate, had another solid season for the Panthers, earning second-team all-NESCaC honors. She was second on the squad with a .333 average, while leading the team with 19 runs, four triples and tying for a team-best 17 RBI. Vachow owns a career batting average of .332 with 20 doubles, and 64 RBI to go along with her 67 runs scored in 99 games played.

Returners on the infield will be are junior Sarah Freyre, senior Jackie Stern and juniors Erin Giles and Hye-Jin Kim along with sophomore Taylor Gardner.

Last spring, Freyre went 21-79 (.266) with six doubles and tied Vachow for team-high honors

with two home runs. She knocked in 16 runs and her .443 slugging percentage was third on the squad, seeing most of her time at first base.

Stern finished the season with a career-high .313 average with 20 hits in 64 at-bats in 24 games played. She will Ò serve as a catalyst for our lineupÓ according to Bevere. Over her career, she has appeared in 81 games with a .297 batting average and 24 walks.

Giles, playing mostly at third base last spring, was tied for the team lead with Vachow knocking in 17 runs to go along with 11 walks.

Kim had a solid first two seasons for the Panthers at shortstop, appearing in 26 games last season while posting a .256 batting average.

She was tied for fourth on the team in hits (21), and scored 13 runs, smacked two triples, drove home 10 runs and stole four bases.

Gardner is a versatile player who could see time at any of the infield spots, coming off a .308 batting average her first season. a bevy of newcomers and returners will be vying for all three positions in the Panther outfield. Juniors Emma Hamilton and Siobhan OÕ Sullivan bring back the most experience from a season ago. Hamilton played in 22 games last spring, while OÕ Sullivan hit .277 (23-83) with a home run, eight RBI and 12 runs scored in 28 games. Others who saw playing time last year were sophomores ali Della Volpe (.270) and Kati Daczkowski. Ò Our experienced group and strong upperclass leadership are going to drive this team in 2016,Ó added Bevere. Ò They have worked hard this offseason, and the pieces are in place for a successful spring.Ó The Panthers open their season on March 25 in Clermont, Florida with its annual spring trip. after nine games over three days down south, Middlebury returns to New England for a NESCaC West three-game series at amherst on april 2-3. The Panthers will host Wesleyan and Hamilton this season in three-game NESCaC West series, while visiting Williams at the end of the regular season.

St. Joe’s splits with Point Park RUTLaND Ñ The Fighting Saints of the College of St. Joseph in Rutland split a doubleheader series with Point Park University on March 24.

In the first game, Bill Brancatella gave it his all after pulling a muscle in the first inning. He still lasted 2 2/3 innings, struck out five, and allowed three runs. Fighting Saints jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the top of the second, but Point Park went up for good in the third, scoring three runs on a fielder’s choice and a two run single.

In the second game, Point

Park jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second. a double scoring one started the inning off. More runs came home for Point Park when they got another run on an RBI double.

But the Fighting Saints did not give in to the early deficit and in third inning they scored three runs on a two-run double

by Justin Lemanski, and saw themselves up 3-2.

With a 2-out rally, the Fighting Saints piled on three more runs in the top of the seventh.

Lemanski singled, plating Jared Morello to kick things off. That was followed up by Jordan

MatosÕ s single, bringing home Lemanski.

Lemanski racked up three RBIs on three hits for Fighting Saints. He doubled in the third inning and singled in the fifth and seventh innings. The workhorse alan Madsen got the win for Fighting Saints allowing five runs over seven innings.

The Saints moved on to play NaIa WVU-Tech March 25.

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Barthe. Kevin Rosset and Seth Marcil held off the tandem of Ian Hyte and Jeff Purdy in the No. 1 match to complete the doubles sweep with an 8-5 victory.

Rosset carried that momentum into singles play, capturing the second-flight match 6-2, 7-5 to maintin his perfect singles mark.

Marcil dropped the No. 1 contest, but Pelz-Walsh responded in the third-flight with an impressive, straight-sets win (6-2, 6-1) to improve to 3-1 on the year. andrew Overton and Mulder closed out singles play with respective victories of 6-4, 6-1 and 6-1, 6-0 in the fifth and sixth flights to bring the contest to its final score, 7-2.

The Spartans returned to action on March 31 when they faced the Sage Gators in non-conference play.

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Castleton beats Norwich, completes season sweep RUTLaND Ñ Castleton menÕ s tennis captured its fourth straight victory and completed the season sweep of Norwich this afternoon with a 7-2 decision over the Cadets in non-conference action.

The Spartans swept the doubles games and picked up four straight-sets victories in singles action to improve to 4-0 on the season for the first time since 2013. The Cadets, meanwhile, drop to 1-3 on the year in the losing effort.

The hosts jumped out to an early 3-0 lead thanks to a solid showing in the doubles games. In the third flight contest, Ryan Mulder and Trevor Hanna won 8-2, followed by a perfect 8-0 victory in the No. 2 game from Soren Pelz-Walsh and Quentin

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Sprint Car Nationals date change at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

By Justin St. Louis

WEST HaVEN Ñ DevilÕ s Bowl Speedway officials have reached an agreement with the Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE) and the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) to adjust the date of the second annual Fabian Earthmoving Green Mountain Sprint Car Nationals event.

The race will now be run on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 5 p.m., one day later than originally scheduled, on the 3/10-mile Dirt Track at DevilÕ s Bowl in West Haven.

The Green Mountain Sprint Car Nationals, co-sanctioned by SCoNE and ESS, is VermontÕ s biggest and richest open-wheel 360 Sprint Car event, with drivers from seven U.S. states and two Canadian provinces entered last year.

SCoNE champion Dan Douville won the inaugural race and collected a handsome purse of $4,050 and the coveted Ò Coastal CupÓ trophy from Coastal 181 Publishing.

The date change alleviates scheduling conflicts with several race tracks and common racing classes in the area, as Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, Vt., Fonda (N.Y.) Speedway, and New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H., all host major events on Saturday, Sept.

24. a weekend Sprint Car sweep would net the winner over $11,000 in total purse money.

DevilÕ s Bowl SpeedwayÕ s 50th season of racing opens on May 21-22.

The Green Mountain Sprint Car Nationals is Vermont’s biggest and richest open-wheel 360 Sprint Car event. Drivers from seven U.S. states and two Canadian provinces entered last year.

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Vermont Watchdog From page 1

said divestment is a costly and complex process. In part two, he says top holdings in the stateÕ s pension fund contain fossil fuelrelated stocks, and that money managers recommend increasing Ñ not decreasing Ñ investment in energy stocks.

Vermont Watchdog: Divestment proponents say oil and gas investments have gone down in recent years and are bad for VermontÕ s pension fund. However, oil has has climbed more than 40 percent in 2016, and Exxon Mobil shares are up almost 15 percent since January. Would divesting now be an example of buying high and selling low?

Golonka: Some of our managers are looking at energy right now as a strategic move to add. I know some of our manager reports from a couple months ago were indicating that.

VW: What should be the goal of the new subcommittee?

Golonka: as a committee, our goal is to make sure weÕ re managing the managers correctly and to be fully diversified so we’re meeting our actuarial obligations. The Legislature coming in and just picking that apart based on one or two sound bites is difficult, and it’s more complex than just selling Exxon Mobil. (If we divest), we would have to rework this whole portfolio in a way that we would then feel comfortable with the diversification and we wouldnÕ t be paying too much for what weÕ re actually accomplishing.

VW: What misconceptions do people have about the divestment process?

Golonka: ItÕ s not as simple as, say, going into your E-Trade account and selling six stocks. ThatÕ s what everyone thinks itÕ s going to be, and weÕ re going to be paying like seven bucks a trade to do it. We donÕ t do the trading Ñ our managers do. We just manage the managers. People donÕ t understand how we work.

ItÕ s not us sitting in a room in Montpelier saying, Ò LetÕ s buy coal stocks.Ó ThatÕ s not what weÕ re doing.

VW: Should VermontÕ s state workers and retirees trust that

Tree Protest From page 1

Vowing to stay aloft until construction is halted, Rising TideÕ s self-described climate justice advocates are prepared to sit out what could become a potential standoff. Ò Vermont Gas doesnÕ t understand that they need to communicate with people in the towns affected,Ó Bennington said. Ò They have the permits from the state but they still donÕ t have the consent of many people along this route.Ó Bennington said that, for legal reasons, he could neither confirm nor deny that Rising Tide has permission from the immediate landowner to occupy the butternut tree. However, the owner of the tree

Gov. Shumlin and the Legislature know what investments are best for their pension fund, and when to buy and sell positions?

Golonka: WeÕ ve hired professional money managers to do this for us. We donÕ t want to be second-guessing what theyÕ re doing.

When do you get back in? What’s the determination of how a stock gets off the list? Who creates that list? Is it us? Is it going to be the Legislature? Is it going to be California? There’s too many question marks at this point to just blindly say OK. VW: Is it challenging to determine which energy investments are supposedly bad for the environment?

Golonka: This list is changing. It went from 200 companies, and we have bond positions, too, for companies that may currently qualify but are working away from that kind of industry Ñ moving away from coal, and toward alternative energy. What about energy stocks that own alternative energy companies Ñ whether itÕ s Total, in Europe, that owns SunPower, or companies that are using capital earned from that sector to diversify and let market forces move them in that direction? Our investment managers are free to invest and buy and sell into those companies as well. There are a lot of unanswered questions, and we donÕ t think legislating investing policy is the correct course of action.

VW: Can Vermont limit divestment to coal- and oil-related funds?

Golonka: We don’t have any energy-specific funds. It’s big large-cap S&P 500 or S&P MidCap 400, or Russell 2000 Ñ so we have about five different index funds making up $625 million, and part of that would be energy.

VW: What are the top investments in the state pension fund, and do those positions include energy companies?

Golonka: The largest individual position is a $315 million piece in the SSGa cap-weighted stock Ñ thatÕ s our biggest individual position. ItÕ s co-mingled. as of September 30, it was worth $315 million. I donÕ t know what energy stocks are related in that, but since itÕ s an S&P 500 index, IÕ d imagine about 15 percent of that is in energy-related issues.

Then you go to the second largest position, which is aQR

has posted a Ò Stop the Fracked Gas PipelineÓ lawn sign along Rotax Road near the tree-protest site. Ò Monkton residents and Vermonters from across the state have used every available legal channel to speak out against this pipeline for the last three yearsÓ said Jane Palmer, a nearby Monkton resident. Ò Our voices have not been heard, the public good has not been respected, and at this point it is no surprise that people are putting their bodies on the line to halt this fracked gas nightmare.Ó The aerial blockade was launched at 6:30 a.m.

March 23 in advance of crews slated to clear this portion of the pipeline route sometime within the next week. Ò as pipeline construction ramps up this spring, Rising Tide will continue to take direct actionÓ said Bennington. Ò We wonÕ t back down...Ó

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People need to realize that we’ve indexed a lot of these, and that means we need to change our indexing strategy if we are Thomas Golonka to truly get these out Photo provided of the portfolio. and what cost would that be to do so? Ten of the top 12 positions are all co-mingled funds that I would assume all have some kind of energy component, and I would assume have something to do with Exxon Mobil.

VW: Do you think VPICÕ s new subcommittee will be able to do what the governor is asking?

Golonka: VPIC doesnÕ t really yet understand the scope of what they’re asking us to do. Exxon Mobil specifically, and then the elimination of coal stocks that generate X percent of revenue from thermite coal or mining of coal. We have three investment staff, we donÕ t have 1,200 employees like California does. ItÕ s not as easy as just piggybacking on California. We need to have our own due diligence, and we canÕ t abrogate our responsibility to California to do that.

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his own taxi service, Ò Call-a-Cab,Ó for many years and worked as a salesman for McIntyre Fuel Co. Sunderland was a member of the Valley Bible Church in East Middlebury and american Legion Post 27 in Middlebury where he held several offices and was a member of the post honor guard. He was a candidate for the Vermont State Senate from addison County in 2006; at the time, the Eagle endorsed his bid for the state seat.

Sunderland was predeceased by his wife, Wanda, in 2009 and a brother, arlyn Sunderland. He is survived by two sons, Eric L. Sunderland and his wife Teresa of Essex Junction, David a. Sunderland and his wife Theresa of Rutland, and a daughter, amy D. Mood and her husband Jamie of Claremont, N.H., as well as 9 grandchildren. a service in celebration of his life was held March 17. a private committal and burial service will be conducted at a later date in Bridport.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valley Bible Church, Route 125 in East Middlebury. The Miller and Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon is assisting the family with future arrangements.

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Now that the weather is (hopefully) getting nicer, many people clean out closets and do some Spring cleaning. If you find old bedding or towels, please think about bringing them to the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS). They make great bedding for the animals and keep them cozy and comfortable while theyÕ re here. The animals especially love comforters, blankets, quilts, fleece and towels. Thanks for your continued support and for thinking of the animals. If you have any questions, please contact the shelter at 483.6700.

JINX 1 Year Old. Neutered Male. Labrador Retriever Mix. IÕ m an adorable guy who is active and fun.

I like to play with tennis balls and I think

I might enjoy a squeaky toys or two, too. I donÕ t know very many commands but I am treat oriented and IÕ m smart so I think I could learn some if youÕ d like to teach me. It sounds like fun. I am an active and energetic fella and IÕ ll need lots of exercise and play time in my new home to keep me happy and out of trouble.

I’m a great size for going on family outings so I’m looking forward to spending time outside this spring and summer.

POKEY 7 Year Old. Spayed Female. Domestic Long Hair. White with Gray.

I am looking for a home where I can get my beauty rest, and a brushing from time to time.

I am definitely a people person and I am excited to get attention in my new home. I am also hoping for an inside only home, as I am too precious to fend for myself out on the streets.

Hopefully, it will not be long before the right family comes in and takes me to my new forever home.

GRaCIE 1 Year Old. Spayed Female. Boxer Mix. IÕ m a super sweet lady and IÕ m easy to have around. I enjoy being with my favorite people but I do take some extra time to warm up to new people so my new family will need to be patient

eet Ohgie. 14 years, DSH Black w/ White, Neutered Male. Ohgie is one big love bug! While many cats arenÕ t shy of telling you when they are done being petted, this guy lets you know when he isnÕ t done being petted. Ohgie came to Homeward Bound when his human friend passed away; while he has made a lot of friends during his time here, he would really like a human friend of his own to bond with. are you 55 or older? You’d be an ideal friend plus you can adopt Ohgie by donation.

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FaIR HaVEN Ñ Energy experts on efficiency, heat pumps, weatherization and solar are joining forces at the Fair Haven Town Hall on Wednesday, april 6, to offer local residents advice and same-day home visits to save people money and reduce environmental impacts right away.

Green Mountain Power, Efficiency Vermont and HEAT Squad will be available from noon to 6 p.m. for one-on-one consultation with local residents and business owners, in partnership with the Town of Fair Haven. Ò This is what our energy future looks like Ð partnering together to simplify the steps to help Vermonters save money, reduce energy use and be more comfortable,Ó said Betsy Bloomer who runs GMPÕ s Energy Innovation Center in Rutland. Ò We are so excited to offer the latest innovations that will empower customers to take control of their energy use.Ó For more information, call 1-802-770-4088.

Adrian Bernhard Rutland County Humane Society 765 Stevens Rd. Pittsford, Vt. 802-483-6700 www.rchsvt.org Adoption Center Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: noon-5, Sunday & Monday: Closed. DonÕ t forget to license your dog.

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with me as I settle into my new home. Once I get to know you I love getting lots of love and attention and being petted and spoiled. I look forward to walks and hikes with my new family especially because spring is finally here. I heard that I’m a staff favorite and that IÕ m awfully sweet and IÕ d have to agree.

BOOTS 2 Year Old. Neutered Male. Domestic Short Hair. Gray and White.

I love playing with toys, and if IÕ m not busy with that, I can be found purring on a lap. I have lived with dogs and cats and may be okay with a friend, but there was a cat I will admit I didnÕ t do well with, so that could be a work in progress. So, I guess the next step would be to have you come in and meet me.

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Briggs to run for state Senate aDDISON Ñ addison County resident and dairy farmer Peter Briggs has announced that he will seek the Vermont State Senate seat in addison County.

Briggs will be running as a Republican; he is the first challenger to current Vermont State Sen. Christopher Bray (D).

Briggs was born in addison County and raised on the dairy farm started by his great grandfather. He is the grandson of decorated World War II veteran Henry Briggs. Ò I will work for a more affordable Vermont,Ó Briggs said. Ò We need to lower the tax burden on Vermonters and bring spending within sensible lines.Ó Briggs said that he is a probusiness candidate and wants to make Vermont a more business friendly environment. Ò We also need expanded our choices in health care and education,Ó he said. Ò I also want to rein in out-of-control solar development in VermontÕ s rural areas.Ó Briggs is the current vice chairman of the Town of addison Select Board and previously served on the Town of addison Development Review Board.

He is currently employed by the Briggs Dairy Farm.

The Eagle will feature interviews about the issues with Briggs and Sen. BrayÑ and other candidatesÑ during the coming weeks.

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Spending and taxes roll on Ethan Allen Institute Viewpoint

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he House of Representatives has completed its work on the FY2017 General Fund appropriations bill, plus the annual tax increases. all in all, itÕ s not pretty.

First, the (limited) good news. The House bill keeps three ironclad commitments: interest on state debt, the act 60 annual transfer to the Education Fund, and required contributions to the two state-managed retirement funds. Those two funds, however, are $3.8 billion out of actuarial balance. a year ago, in the spending bill, the legislators announced a Ò multiyear process to align State spending and bring revenues and spending into long-term balance.Ó This year they stayed on that course. The budget is balanced. But that Ò balanceÓ was

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Guest viewpoint achieved by jacking up revenues – taxes and fees – to fill the hole caused by the legislatureÕ s inability to cut spending.

The FY2016 act also promised to Ò reduce the reliance on onetime funding for base budget needs.Ó The budgeteers claim that that rule was observed. The rule about basing the budget on less than 100 percent of forecasted revenue was, however, ignored.

In fact, the new budget requires $37.4 million of the $38.7 million in new General Fund revenues just to balance at 100 percent.

The House-approved budget came in at $1.541 billion. This is 4.8 percent increase over the FY 2016 budget. ItÕ s also $11 million higher than the budget that Gov. Shumlin proposed last January. anne Galloway of Vermont Digger, which has admirably reported these developments, pointed out that Ò the growth curve of the General Fund has been more than five percent while state tax receipts have grown about three percent year over year.Ó Tom Pelham, finance commissioner under Gov. Dean and tax commissioner under Gov. Douglas, makes the point that Ò inclusive of the 2017 budget the legislature is about to approve, over the last 6 years the spending of state dollars has grown by $779 million. If the annual growth rate were a still generous 3 percent, the 2017 spending of state dollars would be $206 million less. and at an annual growth rate of 2.5%, spending would be $308 million lower.Ó To be sure, the appropriations Committee shaved some items

in the budget. The Low Income Home Energy assistance Program (LIHEaP) was reduced by $3.4 million, because heating oil prices this winter have been far below prior years (thank you, global warming!). The State Police will have to use their present cruisers for another year.

On the other hand, the Democratic majority approved $140,000 for yet another health care study, this one on how to add 120,000 people aged 19-26 to a Medicaid program which is currently paying doctors, dentists and hospitals around half of the cost of their services. (The Ò Dr. Dynasaur 2.0Ó advocates had asked for $400,000).

The companion tax and fee bill increases penalty taxes on employers that provide health insurance for full time workers, but not for employees employed in other states, employees covered by their spouseÕ s insurance, and employees who only work part time.

Tom Pelham is quite right: Ò Our legislators canÕ t seem to embrace cost saving reforms over serving the special interests that roam the state house halls.Ó It will take a strong new governor to devise and force debate on Ò cost saving reformsÓ , hopefully before any more productive businesses and people head for the exits.

John McClaughry is vice president of the Ethan Allen Institute (www.ethanallen.org).

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