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MIDDLEBURY | Middlebury Police Chief & Local Emergency Management Director Tom Hanley told the Eagle that area authorities are investigating a police impostor in the Middlebury area. “We’ve heard reports that individuals in other areas are posing as law enforcement people, stopping cars, approaching people and telling them they are in violation of the Governor’s orders,” he said. “The other night, a Middlebury woman was pulled over while driving home from work by a male who identified himself as a ‘trooper’ and told her she was out after the governor’s curfew and demanded to see her papers and wanted to know the reason she was out.” Hanley told the Eagle that the incident occurred within the town limits of Middlebury. “We are jointly investigating this with the Vermont State Police since the person identified himself as being with the State Police. We have no reason to believe that this person is a police officer or trooper but an impostor,” Hanley said. Hanley noted that the police aren’t going to stop motorists as the incident indicated. “There is no ‘Governor’s Curfew’ and the police aren’t going to stop you and tell you that you are in violation of the governor’s orders,” he added. “Middlebury officers and Vermont State Police troopers are in uniform and drive clearly marked police cars. Officers work in uniform. If you are stopped at all it will be for a significant traffic violation, not a governor’s order violation. If you experience this, please call the police immediately. If you are on such a stop, call police dispatch at the time if you can for verification. You will not be stopped by police dressed in plain clothes or an unmarked car.” Hanley stressed that both the Vermont Attorney General’s Office and the FBI encourage the reporting of fraud. “I strongly encourage anyone who comes across something suspicious to report it to the FBI at tips.fbi.gov or to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov or to the Vermont Attorney General,” Hanley said. ■
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UVM Porter Medical Center in Middlebury is collecting specialized N95 respirator masks for local medical workers. Photo provided
MIDDLEBURY | Philanthropy continues to play a key role in bolstering UVM Porter Medical Center’s (PMC) position of strength, according to the hospital’s officials and medical staff. The hospital remains on the front lines of combating the devastating local impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Many community members have asked how they can contribute financially, so we’ve established the PMC COVID-19 Response Fund,” according to the hospital website. Donations to this fund will have an immediate impact on COVID-19-related needs of PMC patients, families and staff. See DONATIONS » pg. 4
Coronavirus: Police interested in violations State has online reporting system By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
MIDDLEBURY | In addition to holding the title of Middlebury Chief of Police, Tom Hanley is also the town’s local emergency management director. Hanley has been busy overseeing the town’s response to the current COVID-19 viral health crisis. In one of his weekly e-mailed public bulletins about the pandemic, Hanley broached the topic of what to do when you see violations of the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order. As the Vermont Department of Public Safety (DPS) keeps track of compliance with the Governor Scott’s order, state and local police are involved even though compliance to the order remains voluntary at the moment. In his April 6 bulletin to residents, Hanley noted that DPS is primarily concerned with businesses and places of lodging. “DPS has established a uniform reporting system, on-line,” he noted. “The form can be found at dps.vermont.gov scroll down to
“Executive Order Reporting Tool”, click on the green bar and follow the prompts. You may also call the police at 388-3191 to report violations.” Hanley added that Scott has not provided an enforcement mechanism for his executive order: “(He) is seeking voluntary compliance and is trying to evaluate the scope of compliance.” However, Scott’s current “voluntary” stance on the matter does not exclude enforcement measures being put in place sometime in the future, especially if the pandemic continues beyond the what health experts anticipate. Hanley lauded residents for “innumerable acts of kindness and consideration. A sense of community spirit -- pulling together to get through the difficult times ahead.” Yet, the recent bulletin also called attention to unidentified “predators and privateers among us.” Hanley’s recent bulletin cautions locals to be wary of pitches for protective equipment such as masks as well as predatory telephone calls appealing to vulnerable citizens. And there were a few more words of caution from the chief during the ongoing pandemic: “Take basic precautions to protect yourself and your family; keep your vehicle doors locked when unattended, watch over your neighbors, and call the police if you see something out of place. Middlebury Police are on the road 24/ 7. If you think it’s suspicious, it probably is.” ■
STAY-AT-HOME ORDER EXTENDED
Scott extends “lock down” until May 15 By Staff & News Reports THE EAGLE
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University of Vermont researcher Lisa Izzo tags a lake sturgeon, one of the methods used by scientists to track fish populations in Lake Champlain (this photo taken before the current pandemic). LCSG, the Lake Champlain Sea Grant program, recently launched four research projects to benefit the Lake Champlain Basin, thanks to federal funding. This brings the number to 10, the most concurrently funded research projects in the institutes’s 21-year history.
MONTPELIER | Last week, Gov. Phil Scott extended the Vermont State of Emergency order through May 15, which also extends the expiration date of all corresponding orders and directives issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The original State of Emergency, issued on March 13, was set to expire on April 15, as were the subsequent mitigation measures. As a result of this extension, all measures, including the Governor’s Stay Home, Stay Safe order, are now in effect until midnight on May 15 (note, schools remain dismissed for in-person instruction through the end of the school year). “These are incredibly difficult times,
and I know this extension is disappointing news for many. But the fact is, Vermonters are literally saving hundreds of lives by staying home,” said Scott. “We are making big sacrifices to save lives, but we cannot let our foot off the gas just yet. “We will continue to watch the trends, and as soon as the data shows a downward trend, we can open the spigot, a quarter turn at a time, to get folks back to work in a way that’s responsible and safe...,” Scott added. Modeling shows that the mitigation measures have slowed the expected spread of this contagious disease but that the state has not yet hit its peak number of cases. As a result, Scott, in consultation with Health Commissioner Mark Levine, M.D., extended the order and all associated social-distancing measures. Since declaring the Vermont State of Emergency in mid-March, Scott has directed a number of strategies to slow the spread of COVID-19. ■
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Study: Addison County third in small business owners County ranked among the best for small business vitality By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
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The owners of Porkys Place & Backyard BBQ on U.S. Route 7 in New Haven are playing host to the famous hay-bale Vermont Teddy Bear during the current pandemic. The sculpture sports its own special patriotic message along with a face mask to remind passersby to stay safe (and keep your distance). Photo by Lou Varricchio
ACTR reduces passenger capacity Buses follow strict sanitizing procedures From News & Staff Reports THE EAGLE
MIDDLEBURY | Addison County Transit Resources (ACTR) has reduced capacity on the buses down to six passengers on the standard 22 passenger bus which includes the driver.
Eight on a 28 passenger bus and four on our 14 passenger buses. This allows for social distancing and the seats have been taped off to insure that proper spacing is being followed. ACTR is evaluating the need to further screen a passenger’s destination to ensure that it is an essential destination. Load counts have been greatly reduced with two, three, or four passengers a typical load for a segment allowing spacing for all, including the drivers. All ACTR buses are sanitized with a
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bleach and water solution after every shift. Drivers have been provided with hand sanitizer and a disinfecting wipes. ACTR officials said they have made face masks available and are working through VTrans to secure a better mask for staff. ACTR officials are also looking for sanitizing products daily. More actions are being discussed at the agency level as well with VTrans and the FTA to ensure that ACTR is safeguarding staff and passengers to the best of its ability. ■
MIDDLEBURY | A study released April 10 by SmartAsset highlighted the places in Vermont with the most small business owners. Addison County placed third among Vermont counties with the most small business owners. The study rankings are based on one of the key factors in SmartAsset’s “2020 Best Places for Small Business Owners Study”: business income”. The analysis measured the percentage of residents in each county that depend on small business income. Addison County was one of the places where small business representation was highest. Addison County was ranked in third place in the state as follows: 27.38% in small business returns 8.61% in small business income $9,320 in income taxes 45.18 on the Smart Asset small business returns index For additional clarity, an online interactive map allows users to see the best counties for small business owners in the state. You can also zoom between states and a national map to see the top spots in each region. Also, when you scroll over any county you can learn about that region’s small business statistics. To access the online map, visit: https://smartasset.com/retirement/athene-annuity-review#vermont/small-business-returns. ■
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Huppuch in Honor Society VERGENNES | Anna Huppuch, of Vergennes, was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Huppuch was initiated at Nazareth College. ■
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CANTON, N.Y. | The following local students have been selected for inclusion on the dean’s list for academic achievement during the fall 2019 semester at St. Lawrence University: Polly Heminway of Shoreham. Heminway is a member of the class of 2022. Isabella Lucarelli of Bristol. Lucarelli is a member of the class of 2022 and is majoring in environmental studies-biology. Morgan Pratt of New Haven. Pratt is a member of the class of 2020 and is majoring in performance and communication arts. Carley Sherwin of North Ferrisburgh. Sherwin is a member of the class of 2022. ■
MIDDLEBURY | Like many people across the globe, Addison County area residents have stepped up and started making homemade face masks—both in response to a call for us to wear them while out in public, and to help address the shortage of basic protective equipment for doctors, nurses, EMTs and other essential workers. Practical, and often whimsical and fun, these masks are one more way people adapt traditional skills to address contemporary—and in this
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made with your own hands. We want to see what you’ve been doing to help your friends, family and neighbors stay safe during this unprecedented time. Post or email your photos, we’ll share them as widely as possible, and preserve these examples of your work in our Archive for posterity. Email photos to: listening@vermontfolklifecenter.org, post them to the Vermont Folklife Center Facebook page or tag us at @vermontfolklife on Instagram and Twitter. The call for photos is part of the center’s Listening in Place project, a larger effort by the VFC to create an archive that documents the experience of Vermonters during this pandemic. Learn more about how you can contribute to the project here: www. vtfolklife.org/listening ■
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Adopt-A-Pet PITTSFORD | Losing a pet is a very emotional thing. It’s really important that all animals have identification so they can be returned to their owners. An ID tag on your pet’s collar is the easiest method. The tag should include your name, address, telephone number and the pet’s name. If there’s extra space, the phone number of the veterinarian is also a good idea. If you move, make sure you get a new tag for your animal with your new contact information. Pets can also be microchipped. Many humane societies and veterinarians have a scanner which identifies if an animal has a microchip. If there’s a microchip, a phone call is made to identify the owner. Either way, please take a moment and check that your favorite pet has identification so you can get him back safe and sound in a hurry. If you have any questions, please call the Rutland County Humane Society at 802-483-6700.
ROVER | Three-year-old neutered male pitbull tan and white
The best way to describe me is, I am a g e n t le giant. I just love being with people. I know how
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to sit and take treats nicely. I love to play with tennis balls and squeaky toys and if you have the time a good tug of war is nice for a few minutes. I arrived at the shelter on Dec. 10 with my friend Ryder as strays and I was adopted on Jan. 4 then returned on Feb. 11 because it was not working out. Living with another dog after a meet greet should be no problem. I have no known history with cats or children.
ABEL | One-year-old neutered male domestic short hair black
Did I sneak up on you? I do tend to walk up to people when they are giving a t te n t io n to another cat. I arrived to the shelter at the end of February. I came in from West Virginia. I am a pretty playful guy. I enjoy playing with my purple toy.
KAYLA | Eight-year-old spayed female siamese torti point
Got Mice? I am an older lady looking for work. I have tried living in a home but it was just not for me. I can get a little testy when it comes to handling and I am short tempered. As you can see I am a beautiful lady but looks can be deceiving. If you have a farm,
stable, warehouse, factor y, greenhouse, nurser y, winer y, distiller y, junk yard, storage facilit y, repair shop, retail store and more and you have a problem with rodents, I am the one for you. Wages expected are room, board, water and food.
ALLAY | 10-year-old spayed female husky mix grey and white
Just call me the golden girl. They say when you become a senior the golden years take over. Are you are looking for a sweet old gal who wants nothing better than to spend her golden years in a loving home with someone who will spend lots of time with her and care for her every need? Well, look no further. To learn more about our Working Cat Program please call the RCHS Adoption Center at 802-483-6700 or visit www.rchsvt.org. ■
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EMMA WILLARD WAS EDUCATION PIONEER
Founder of famous Emma Willard School died in 1870 By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
MIDDLEBURY | Continued from last week. According to Middlebury College records, “While working at the academy… Emma Willard met her future husband John Willard. He was a physician and 28 years her senior. John brought four children to the marriage from his previous marriages. His nephew, also named John Willard, lived with them while attending Middlebury College, which gave Emma Willard much inspiration in forming her educational views. The couple had one son together named John Willard Hart...” Emma had grown tired of the MFS curriculum and internal school politics. That’s when she set off on her own by turning the couple’s new house, located on the south side of Main Street in center Middlebury, into a women’s boarding house. By 1814, Emma was inspired by what nephew John’s learning at Middlebury College. She wanted to use the college as a model and create a preparatory school that would offer
courses in mathematics and philosophy, not just the courses typically offered to women such as etiquette and the domestic arts. “This passion for women’s education led her to fight for the first women’s school for higher education,” Byam writes. Backing up just a bit, after five years of operating her school out of the Main Street house, Willard sat down to write a booklet about the mission of educating young women, titled “A Plan for Improving Female Education”. In addition to sending a copy of the booklet to the Vermont Legislature, she also offered the booklet to several members of the New York Legislature interested in broadening education opportunities for citizens. “Her plan included a proposal for a women’s seminary to be publicly funded just as men’s schools were,” according to Byam. “Willard did not receive a response from the legislators, who believed women’s education to be in opposition to the Bible… (but she) finally received support from New York Gov. DeWitt Clinton who invited her to open a school there.” Governor Clinton was a progressive member of the old Democratic-Republican Party and believed that government had a role in helping workers, the poor, and women. By official invitation, Willard addressed the New York State Legislature in 1819. It’s not clear why Vermont lawmakers never took an interest in Willard’s work, but she found
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INSET: Emma Hart Willard (Feb. 23, 1787–April 15, 1870). Library of Congress receptive listeners across Lake Champlain. “Emma Willard told the (New York) legislature that the education of women ‘has been too exclusively directed to fit them for displaying to advantage the charms of youth and beauty,’” according to one account. “‘The problem,’ she said, was that ‘the taste of men, whatever it might happen to be, has been made into a standard for the formation of the female character. Reason and religion teach us,’ she said, that ‘we, too, are primary existences... not the satellites of men.’” Emma’s exposure in the Empire State capital propelled her to fame and a definite mission.
She began to receive funds to build a new women’s seminary in New York’s capital region. And so, after relocating with John to Troy, Emma opened the Troy Female Seminary (TFS) in September 1821. This was the first women’s college in America, a truly historic accomplishment for a motivated young teacher. Note: Special thanks to the Emma Willard School, Middlebury College, the editors of Wikipedia, and the New Netherland Institute for assistance. ■ — Check out next week’s edition of The Vermont Eagle for part 3 of this series.
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The “I Love Rutland” project is showing its community spirirt in a new way, producing 1,000 lawn signs to remind residents to stay vigilant, stay safe, and help each other in the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19. The double-sided signs feature safety advice. Others will of fer messages including “Don’t Touch Your Face”, “Protect Our Elderly ”, and “Cover Your Cough or Sneeze”. Every sign will include key information from state health officials. Pictured: Awesome Graphics employee Eric Briere of Rutland County works the printer.
FERRISBURGH | On April 8, at approximately 6:55 p.m.s, Vermont State Police troopers responded to a residence in Starksboro for a report of a family fight. Investigation revealed Gary Bevins, 52, of Starksboro had assaulted a family member and one other individual. Bevins was placed under arrest and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. Bevins was subsequently lodged at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility for lack of $1,500.00 bail. ■
Middlebury man has day in court WEYBRIDGE | On Feb. 10, Vermont State Police troopers received a report that Russell Tolas, 38, of Middlebury had violated an abuse prevention order by entering a Weybridge residence from which he was prohibited by the court from entering. After a police investigation, Tolas was issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court Criminal Division to answer to the charge. ■
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VUHS student named ‘Good Citizen’ Senior Ben Curtis pens winning essay By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
VERGENNES | Vergennes Union High School student Benjamin Curtis has been named the Good Citizen Scholarship Contest winner for Vermont. Curtis received this prestigious award based on letters of reference, school activities, service to community, school transcript, his responses to contest questions, and his future plans. He was required to write an essay without prior knowledge of the subject within a two-hour
time limit and without reference material. Curtis was named the Seth Warner–Rhoda Farrand Chapter’s Good Citizen. Curtis is the son of Jay and Amy Curtis of Vergennes and is a senior student. At the local level, Curtis was awarded a certificate, pin, a chapter award of $25 and, in addition, the chapter’s “Eleanor Pratt Memorial Scholarship” of $250. This year’s essay title was “Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It” with a focus question: You and your peers are our nation’s leaders of tomorrow. How would you energize America’s youth to fully engage as effective citizens? Why is that important? The Vermont State Society awarded Ben a certificate, pin, and a $500 cash award
in recognition of his achievement and as a student who exemplifies the DAR good citizen qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. Senior students from any and all accredited Vermont High Schools are eligible to compete in the Good Citizen Scholarship Contest via local DAR Chapters. Essays and credentials are independently judged by non DAR judges and winners from each of the sponsoring Chapters advance to the state level of judging. The Good Citizen scholarship is awarded without preference to or regard of race, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. ■
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Don’t stop advertising From the editor It seems like common sense if you advertise when everyone else stops marketing. • Your message is more likely to be noticed due to fewer ads in the market • Your business is more likely to be remembered when everyone starts advertising again It is common sense but yet every recession one of the first things
companies do is pull back on their marketing and advertising. “Got to cut every expense we can cut.” That’s what you’re feeling. Right? There ain’t no money coming in. “I gotta save every penny.” “We’re in survival mode.” We understand the panic. Our generation has never experienced this “situation” before. All of a sudden we’re questioning everything we know about the status quo.
• Our property values always go up. • Our 401k is always worth more than it was this time last year. • The Sun always rises Here is what we know: This too shall pass. Most advertising has a 90-day-long incubation period and the experts have been telling us about a Rule of Seven for years. Whether or not that’s true, we can never know because generally most people only remember the last
ad they saw. It’s more likely, it’s the last ad they recognized. When you stop advertising, you remove yourself from your customer’s attention. Unfortunately, this leaves room for your competitor to be the brand they recognize. Note: Spec ial thank s to Independent Free Papers of America for this week’s editorial — The Eagle ■
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‘What’s Open’: a new online feature By Dan Alexander PUBLISHER
The next several weeks will be critically important as we try to restart the local economy. Businesses, schools, and organizations will all be trying to pick up where they left off when our normal lifestyle was all but closed down due to the COVID-19 crisis. Picking up where you left off will not be as easy as it sounds. With many cash registers not ringing, supplies now outdated, in of need of being replaced, and staff to rehired, the demands will be great. We heard in some area surveys, numbers as high as 40% of small businesses that may not be able to reopen, possibly shuttered for good. Recognizing that we will all have an uphill
struggle getting the economy fired back up, we’ve taken steps to launch a new feature called “What’s Open”. https://suncommunitynews. whatsopen.news/. “What’s Open” is a free feature we launched last week on www.suncommunitynews.com. In the first week without much fanfare, over 100 local businesses, organizations, and churches have signed on to participate. This service is being made available to existing customers, former customers, as well as those who have never used our company to publicize their firm. Once they post a listing, they will be free to update as often as the need arises to keep consumers aware of their status, hours, and capabilities during these changing times. Consumers will be able to search the list by location, category, status, or name to make sure what’s available before venturing out. The site also features a location map, contact information, and other vital details to help
navigate our way back to normal. Since none of us ever experienced anything like this pandemic we’ve been through nor what we are about to go through, we knew we needed to create an easy to use tool that fit the bill both informationwise and was cost-effective for all parties. Several months back I told you that we would be launching a new website; “What’s Open” isn’t it. Like many things planned before our world changed, the new site has been delayed a few weeks, but development, transferring years of stories and pictures, and final testing is currently underway, so we are optimistic that its arrival is just over the horizon. In the meantime, please check out the new “What’s Open” site, and please consider helping the local organizations you’ll find there as they try to keep their lifeblood flowing. Together we will get through this, and more of us will still be here because of the precautions we all took. ■
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Gardening is good for health, soul By Gordon Clark GUEST COLUMNIST
As we endure the current coronavirus pandemic, precautions need to be taken in all activities outside our homes. But during such a difficult time, we also should be aware of the singularly profound health benefits of gardening. Many people work in community gardens, where new rules of operation are being formulated for this spring, but such guidelines should not prevent us from enjoying our gardens, at home or elsewhere. Of course, no one needs to tell a New Englander about the benefits of being outside after a long winter, but science is filling in the how and why. Fresh Air: Studies have shown that fresh air is good for cleaning the lungs, improving circulation and providing greater energy and vitality. Increased oxygen intake helps boost brain levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter nicknamed the “happy chemical” because it combats anxiety and depression and
helps maintain a healthy emotional state and general well-being. Sunlight: While there are obvious risks to too much unprotected exposure, moderate amounts of sunlight bring many benefits. For starters, the UV rays in sunlight are known to kill and suppress germs and bacteria. (Experts say it’s not strong enough to kill the coronavirus, but the overall disinfectant effect is still a good one.) Upon exposure to sunlight, the skin metabolizes Vitamin D, the only major vitamin produced in this way. Vitamin D is essential for numerous body functions, and sunlight has been shown to lower blood pressure and improve bone strength and brain functioning. Not surprisingly, sunlight also provokes the brain to produce serotonin, which is why sunlight is an effective anti-depressant and treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder. (Its relative absence in winter is the primary cause of SAD.) Soil: This is where it gets really magical. Any gardener can tell you
that the health of a garden and its plants is bound up in the diverse abundance of microbial life in the soil. Some microbes are bad (pathogens), but most are either benign or, in fact, necessary for increasing nutrient uptake by plants, decomposing organic matter, controlling disease and numerous other basic soil functions. But what if the microbes that make for healthy soil also promote the health of humans who work in it? We know that exposure to soil microbes, particularly in childhood, helps to build a more robust immune system and resistance to asthma and allergies. Recent studies demonstrate that soil microbes such as Mycobacterium vaccae can act as anti-depressants as well, activating groups of neurons responsible for producing, you guessed it, our friend, serotonin. Physical activity: Gardening and landscaping activities provide moderate to vigorous physical activity, particularly when most of the work is performed using hand tools. It’s a form of stealth exercise in which
you are lifting, squatting, pushing, pulling and stepping without even realizing it. Gardening provides health-enhancing, weight-bearing exercise that increases caloric expenditure, builds strong muscles and bones and supports balance and endurance. It gets even better. That’s because gardening gives you the opportunity to grow food. Awesome, fresh food. Nothing maintains your immune system and general health and energy like fresh fruits and vegetables, which are most nutritious right after harvest. In addition, kids and adults are more likely to eat fruits and vegetables tended with their own hands. Gardeners can control how their food is grown, often resulting in no or less herbicide and pesticide use. These are challenging times, and it is more important than ever to stay healthy. One of the healthiest things you can do is to grow food in your own garden. So be careful. Stay safe. But by all means, get your gardening on! ■
— Gordon Clark is master gardener at the University of Vermont.
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Michael Davis, a senior at Vergennes Union High School, was awarded first place in the local DAR American Histor y essay contest. His essay, “A Sailor’s Experiences as Part of Christopher Columbus’ First Voyage To the Americas” was sponsored by the Seth WarnerRhoda Farrand Chapter of the DAR. He received a certificate, a medal, and a monetary award for his efforts. He will also receive a certificate in August as Vermont’s runner-up in this year’s contest. Photo provided
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Examples include the purchase of iPads or similar tablets so residents at Helen Porter Health and Rehab Center can connect “virtually” with loved ones, securing crucial personal protective equipment (PPE) for caregivers, as well as other emerging needs. Face masks are also be requested by hospital staffers. N95 MASKS: Porter is collecting specialized N95 respirator masks for medical workers. These masks are federally regulated and provide very efficient filtration of airborne particles. N95 masks are often used in construction and industrial type jobs, household projects, as well in the health care environment. So far, Porter has collected over 600 from many generous community
members, but the facility needs more. HAND-SEWN MASKS: In order to build a strategic reserve, in keeping with the CDC’s guidance that fabric masks are a crisis response option when other supplies have been exhausted, Porter is now accepting donations of hand sewn masks. See the PMC Hand Sewn Mask Donation webpage for specific instructions with links to the pattern on Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center website. N95 and hand sewn masks can be left at the front door of Round Robin Upscale Resale Thrift Shop in the Middlebury Marble Works plaza Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or mailed to Round Robin 211 Maple St , No. 28 Middlebury, Vermont 05753. To donate online see: https://app.mobilecause.com/f/2qf3/n?vid=6y0o6. ■
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Added unemployment funds; employer news MONTPELIER | An additional $600 per week in unemployment benefits provided by the CARES Act should be added to benefit checks starting the week of April 13, accroding to the State of Vermont. While standard unemployment benefits are retroactive to the date an initial claim is filed, the additional benefit will not be retroactive. For added online information, see: https:// labor.vermont.gov/CARESact_Vermont/IncreasedPayments. The Department of Labor will hold regular virtual town hall meetings over the coming weeks. The Tuesday and Thursday events are for employers and the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday events are for claimants. For the schedule and link: https://labor.vermont.gov/calendar. All virtual events will be recorded and accessible on the Department website, as well as on the Department’s YouTube Channel, which may be viewed at: https://bit.ly/ VTLabor-Youtube.■
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WASHINGTON, D.C. | President Donald Trump declared that a major disaster exists in Vermont and ordered federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on Jan. 20 and continuing. Trump announced the declaration via a White House news release. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance, for all areas in Vermont impacted by COVID-19. Pete Gaynor, administrator of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) named W. Russell Webster as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in Vermont. Gov. Phil Scott’s request for federal disaster funds to assist the state of Vermont in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been approved by President Donald Trump. The president approved the state’s request for federal Public Assistance (PA) funds for the state and all towns for costs incurred in the response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. “These funds are critical to the state as we continue to respond to, and work to recover from, this pandemic,” said Governor Scott. “I appreciate our federal partners and President Trump’s quick response and release of these public assistance funds.” This declaration will provide 75% reimbursement to state and local governments and some non-profits for emergency protective measures, including actions taken to save lives and protect public health and safety. Vermont’s request for Individual Assistance, including Disaster Unemployment Assistance and Crisis Counseling Assistance/Regular Services Program for all Vermont counties, is still being reviewed at the federal level. The Vermont Department of Finance and Management has advised that the state has already expended well over $20 million in response costs, including personal protective equipment, medical equipment and personnel. The final cost of the response is expected to be far greater. Non-profits that could be eligible for reimbursement include nursing homes, laboratories, rehab centers that provide medical care, hospitals and emergency care facilities, fire/rescue emergency services and education facilities. ■
Local remote workers connect on Facebook MIDDLEBURY | The Addison County Remote Workers Support Group was established recently as a Facebook group for those working remotely. The purpose of the group is to provide resources and other support to those working remotely throughout Addison County. If you’re a seasoned mobile worker, members welcome your input and stories, and if you’re new to working from home, you will find support with this group. See: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/2487501308133989/. ■
Patrol cars sport white ribbons MIDDLEBURY | Middlebury Police patrol cars are displaying white ribbons as an ongoing reminder of the work that local health care workers and their support staff are doing, “lest we forget or take them for granted,” said Police Chief Tom Hanley. “They cannot bunker in at home, they must confront the effects of this virus face to face every day, every night.” ■
Vermont company is “retrofitting” N95 masks BARRE | Barre-based iDRY Systems, a vacuum drying technology firm, is retrofitting its drying technology to address the growing demand for sterilized N95 masks due to the recent shortage of products available to protect against exposure to coronavirus. Recent studies and reports show the growing need for safely reusing masks, and iDRY may be a solution for first responders, hospitals, and essential businesses. Research conducted on the effects of heat to kill the coronavirus on N95 masks suggests that the iDRY technology, which can heat thousands of masks in hours, may be an effective tool to help essential workers. Jim Parker, president of the Vermont family run iDRY Systems, sid he wants a way to contribute solutions during this time and knows his technology could help with the
Lodging operators get marching orders MIDDLEBURY | In his April 10 executive order, Gov. Phil Scott authorized lodging operators to immediately accept reservations for stays and events occurring on or after June 15. However, Scott, in consultation with the Commissioner of VDH and the Commissioner of DPS/VEM, said he will assess the emergency and determine whether to amend or extend this date.■
Online auto license renewal MIDDLEBURY | Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced the official launch of a new online system for license renewals. The DMV strongly encourages Vermonters to renew online using the simple form. Renewal notices will continue to be mailed to all license holders and will include the URL for the online service and a unique PIN needed for the online form. The online renewal form can be found at: mydmvlicense.vermont. gov/ with online support available through the DMV website. ■
Five-Town area coopoerate on COVID information VERGENNES | Vergennes City Manager Daniel Hofman has been working with collaboration among officials from the Five-Town area on a printed flyer sent to all Vergennes, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Waltham and Addison residents that provides pandemic resources for local people in need. On March 27, Hofman released a COVID-19 update for northwestern Addison County. Additional resources can be found on the City of Vergennes website: www. http://vergennes.org/. ■
Election law changes MONTPELIER | Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos announced a series of temporary changes to Vermont’s election laws passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the governor, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that Vermont is prepared to safeguard the integrity of elections and the public’s health in the face of the current pandemic. Changes include the waiving of candidate petition signature gathering requirements for the August statewide primary elections and November general elections. All candidates wishing to appear on the ballot will still be required to file financial disclosure statements and consent of candidate forms. ■
Bristol Village endures pandemic rules BRISTOL | With its 21st-century vision, Bristol Village’s “community within a community” concept enhances Bristol’s historic character by creating density downtown, preserving and restoring a late 19th century streetscape, and showcasing modern strategies for energy efficiency. In the center of the Bristol, Vermont Historic District, the Bristol Village Cohousing Project exemplifies the notion that honoring a town’s past helps keep it vital for the future. ■
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Religious Services ADDISON ADDISON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH - Addison Four Corners, Rts. 22A & 17. Sunday Worship at 10:30am, Adult Sunday School at 9:30am; Bible Study at 2pm on Thursdays. Call Pastor Steve @ 759-2326 for more information. HAVURAH, THE JEWISH CONGREGATION OF ADDISON COUNTY - Havurah House, 56 North Pleasant St. A connection to Judaism and Jewish life for all who are interested. Independent and unaffiliated. High Holy Day services are held jointly with Middlebury College Hillel. Weekly Hebrew School from September to May. Information: 388-8946 or www. addisoncountyhavurah.org BRANDON BRANDON BAPTIST CHURCH - Corner of Rt. 7 & Rt. 73W (Champlain St.) Brandon, VT 802-247-6770. Sunday Services: 10am. Adult Bible Study, Sunday School ages 5 & up, Nursery provided ages 4 & under. Worship Service 11am. BRANDON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - Rt. 7 Sunday Worship 10a.m. LIVING WATER ASSEMBLY OF GOD - 76 North Street (Route 53), Office Phone: 247-4542. Email: LivingWaterAssembly@gmail.com. Website: www.LivingWaterAOG.org. Sunday Service 10a.m. Wednesday Service 7p.m. Youth Meeting (For Teens) Saturday 7p.m. FURNACE BROOK WESLEYAN CHURCH BRANDON CAMPUS - 1895 Forest Dale Rd., Brandon, VT. Sunday Service 10am Children’s Church, nursery and free coffee www. furnacebrook.org (802) 483-2531 office@furnacebrook.org ST. MARY’S PARISH - 38 Carver St., 247-6351, Saturday Mass 4pm, Sunday Mass 11am SAINT THOMAS & GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 19 Conant Sq. Sunday Worship - Rite II, 8:00am. - no music, low key and contemplative. 10am. - with music, family friendly. BRIDPORT BRIDPORT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - Middle Rd., Bridport, VT. Pastor Tim Franklin, 7582227. Sunday worship services at 10:30am. Sunday School 9:30am for children ages 3 and up. BRISTOL BRISTOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP - NOW meeting for worship Sundays at 3 p.m. at The Bristol Federated Church 37 North Street Bristol VT 05443 Use the side door entrance. 453-2660 or 453-2614 Website: www.bristolcf.org or find us on Facebook! BRISTOL SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH - 839 Rockydale Rd. - Saturday Services: Bible Studies for all ages - 9:30am to 10:30am, Song Service, Worship Service at 11am. Prayer Meeting Thursday 6:30pm. 453-4712 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRISTOL - 10 Park St., Bristol. Worship Service 10:15am, Children’s Sunday School 11am. For more info call (802) 453-2551. Visit our Facebook page for special events. BRISTOL FEDERATED CHURCH - 37 North St., Bristol. Sunday Worship Service 10:15am. All are Welcome! Children join families at the beginning of worship then after having Children’s Message down front, they head out for Sunday School in the classroom. Winter service will be held in the renovated Education Wing. Enter at side door on Church Street. Come as you are. For more info call (802) 453-2321. Pastor Bill Elwell. Rescueme97@yahoo.com bristolfederatedchurch.org EAST MIDDLEBURY/RIPTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Jct. Rt. 116 and 125. Service at 9am. Contemporary Service
at 10:30am. Sunday School during 9am service. Call Pastor Bob Bushman at 388-7423 for more information. All are welcome. VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH - 322 East Main St., Middlebury. 802-377-9571. Sunday School 9:30am, Sunday Worship 10:45am, Thursday AWANA 6:30-7:30pm. Sunday evening and mid week life groups. Contact church for times and places. Pastor Ed Wheeler, midvalleybc@aol.com MIDDLEBURY CHAMPLAIN VALLEY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS - 2 Duane Ave., Middlebury, VT. Sunday church services and Religious Exploration for children begin at 10:00 am. Parking is available at the church and at nearby Middlebury Union High School. Coffee hour immediately following the service. Rev. Barnaby Feder, minister. Office: 802-388-8080. www.cvuus.org MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH - 97 South Pleasant St., Middlebury. Sunday Worship at 10:00am with Junior Church (K-4th) and nursery (0-4) available. Sunday School for children and adults at 9:00am. Youth Group/Bible Study and Small Groups/Fellowship Groups during the week. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Stephanie Allen. Web: www.memorialbaptistvt.org. Email: membaptistvt@gmail.com. Facebook: MBC Middlebury Vermont 802-388-7472. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 43 North Pleasant St., Middlebury, VT 05753, (802) 388-2510. Sunday schedule: 10:00am Adult Education, 10:45am Morning Worship. Rev. Mari Clark. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (MIDDLEBURY WARD) - Sacrament Worship Service: Sunday 9:00am. Meetinghouse-133 Valley View, Middlebury, VT 05753. NEW HAVEN ADDISON COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST - 145 Campground Rd., 453-5704. Worship: Sunday 9 & 11:20am; Bible classes: Sunday 10:30am, Tuesday 6pm. Free home Bible studies available by appointment. NEW HAVEN UNITED REFORM CHURCH - 1660 Ethan Allen Hwy, New Haven, VT. (802) 3881345 Worship services at 10am & 7pm. Pastor Andrew Knott. www.nhurc.org newhavenvturc@ gmail.com PROCTOR ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH - 1 Gibbs Street (opposite elementary school) Proctor, Vermont 05765. Sunday Service at 9:00am. 802-459-2728 VERGENNES/PANTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHRISTIAN CENTER - 1759 U.S. Route 7, Vergennes, VT • 802-8773903 • Sunday school 9am, Sunday worship 10am. Sunday evening and mid week life groups: Contact church office for times and places. Rev. Michael Oldham. pastormike@agccvt.org; agccvt.org CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH - 73 Church St in Waltham. The Rev. Phillip Westra, pastor. Sunday: Worship services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., nursery available, Sunday school for children at 11:15 a.m. Weekday groups include Coffee Break Womens’ Group, Young Peoples (7th to 12th grade), Young Adult Married and Singles, and more. 877-2500 or www.cvcrc.net. PANTON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH - 49 Adams Ferry Road, just around the corner from the Panton General Store. Pastor Tom Lupien, Teaching Pastor Eric Carter. Sunday School and Adult Bible Study 9:30 am, Worship Service 10:30 am with nursery and junior church. Wednesday evening Bible study is held in a local home; call for details. 802-475-2656. ST. PETER’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH - Saturday 4:30pm, Sunday 10:30am
VERGENNES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH -10:30a.m. VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH - 862 US Rt. 7, Sunday: 9:45am Bible Hour For All Ages Including 5 Adult Classes; 11:00am Worship Including Primary Church Ages 3 to 5 & Junior Church 1st - 4th Graders; 6pm Evening Service Worship For All Ages. Wednesday 6:30pm Adult Prayer & Bible Study; 802-877-3393 VERGENNES CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - 30 South Water Street. Sunday Morning Worship begins at 9:30am. Sunday School and nursery care are available. Rev. Dr. Barbara Purinton, Interim Pastor. Abigail Diehl-Noble Christian Education Coordinator. 802-877-2435. https://www.vergennesucc.org/ WHITING WHITING COMMUNITY CHURCH - Sunday school 9:45am, Sunday Service 11am & 7pm RUTLAND ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH “The Bible Catholic Church” - 42 Woodstock Ave., Rutland, VT 802-779-9046, www.allsaintsrutlandvt.org. Sunday Service 8am & 10am. CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH - 2 Meadow Lane, Rutland, VT 802-775-0358. (2 blocks south of the Rutland Country Club) Sunday Worship Service 9:30a.m. Nursery care available. www.cbcvt.org FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - 81 Center St., 773-8010 - The Rev. Mark E. Heiner, Pastor. Sunday worship 10:30a.m., Sunday school 9:00a.m. GOOD SHEPHERD - Gather weekly on Saturdays @ 5:30 and Sundays @ 9:30. The Reverend John m. Longworth is Pastor. GREEN MOUNTAIN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 98 Killington Ave., 775-1482 Sunday Worship 11a.m. & 6p.m. MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH - 42 Woodstock Ave., 775-0231. Sunday Worship 10a.m. ROADSIDE CHAPEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD - Town Line Rd., 775-5805. Sunday Worship 10:25a.m. RUTLAND JEWISH CENTER - 96 Grove St., 773-3455. Fri. Shabbat Service 7:30p.m., Sat. Shabbat Service 9:30a.m. ST. PETER’S CHURCH - 134 Convent Ave. - Saturday Afternoon Vigil Mass at 4:15p.m., Sunday Masses 11:00a.m. TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 85 West St., Rutland, 775-4368. Holy Eucharist, Sunday 9:30a.m., Thursday 10:30a.m., Morning Prayer Monday-Saturday at 8:45a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 60 Strongs Ave., Rutland, 773-2460. Sunday Service in the Chapel 9:30a.m. IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (IHM) ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH - 18 Lincoln Ave., Rutland. Pastor: Msgr. Bernard Bourgeois, Office: 802-775-0846, Religious Education: 802-7750846, Liturgy of the Mass: Saturdays at 4p.m., Sundays at 8a.m.; Holy Days: To be announced. ihmrutland@comcast.net; IHMRutland.com GATEWAY CHURCH - 144 Woodstock Ave., Rutland, VT 802-773-0038. Fellowship 9:45a.m.; Adult Service 10:30a.m.; Children’s Service 10:30a.m. Pastors Tommy and Donna Santopolo. tommy@gatewaychurchunited.com www.gatewaychurchunited.com WEYBRIDGE WEYBRIDGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - 2790 Weybridge Rd., Weybridge, VT, 545-2579. Sunday Worship, 10a.m. Childcare provided. Rev. Daniel Cooperrider, email: pastor_weybridge@ gmavt.net; website: weybridgechurch.org Updated 3-7-20 • 172677
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