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The Lake Champlain Transportation Company is reopening ferry service between Essex and Charlotte on May 1.
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Essex-Charlotte ferry to reopen May 1 By Keith Lobdell CONTRIBUTING WRITER
ESSEX | The southern crossing for the Lake Champlain Transportation Company (LCTC) will be reopening for service at the beginning of May. LCTC announced the Essex to Charlotte ferry boat crossing will resume operations Friday, May 1, while the Cumberland Head to Grand Isle crossing will remain running on a modified, two boat schedule. “I am super pleased for our citizens who we fought for in the first place to have the route reopened so they do not have to take that long ride to the bridge in order to get to Vermont,” said Essex supervisor Ken Hughes. “I am appreciative to LCTC for sticking to their word and reopening as soon as they possibly could.” The southern route closed March 20, while the northern route was limited to two vessels March 23, instead of a usual three vessels. The closure of the southern route led to concern from Hughes and others over getting to Vermont for doctors appointments and other needed services during the COVID-19 pandemic. A petition, started by Hughes to reopen the ferry, received well over the 500 requested signatures it had asked for as a goal. At the time, LCTC officials said the closure was only temporary and the crossing would be reopened at a future time. Nobody wants this, we don’t want this and we will be doing our best to get back there,” said LCTC operations manager Heather Stewart at the time of the closure. “When we can get back there, we will get back there as soon as we can.” ■
Work on Middlebury’s multi-year bridge and rail construction project remains on hold. Pictured: Middlebury’s project liaison Jim Gish (left) talks with a construction worker last summer. Photo by Lou Varricchio
Governor limits work crews to two; not enough for construction work By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
MIDDLEBURY | Middlebury’s multiyear bridge and rail construction project remains on hold during the current COVID-19 pandemic. According to a bulletin released last week by Jim Gish, the town’s official liaison for the project, “it looks as if we need to wait for another ‘turn of the spigot’ before Middlebury’s downtown construction project can start up again.”
Gish noted that while Gov. Phil Scott permitted outdoor work to resume last week, restrictions still in place do not enable restarting a construction project of Middlebury’s size and complexity. Gish also reported that new, relevant language was developed by the Vermont Agency of Commerce, in consultation with the Department of Health and Department of Public Safety. Released in late April as new “work safe” additions to the Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order, “those who exclusively or largely work outdoors (such as civil engineering, site work, exterior construction, skilled trades, public works, energy and utility work, mining, forestry, environmental monitoring, landscaping, painting, tree work, parks maintenance, delivery work, etc.) may resume operations with a maximum of two total workers per location/job.”
But the problem with the new additions is with the “two total workers” order. “If you think about the work we’ve been reporting on these past several months—driving steel sheets along the rail corridor in the north end of the project, excavating and installing large manhole structures between the bridges, receiving and storing 40-ton precast concrete pieces at the Fifield farm marshaling yard—none of these activities can realistically resume with a twoperson crew,” Gish noted in the bulletin. Gish added that the Middlebury operation requires a crew of between four and six workers-plus a supervisor, VTrans inspection staff, and an on-site COVID-19 health officer. “So that leaves us waiting to see what the next turn of the spigot will bring...,” according to Gish. ■
Robust supply of local milk Retail milk limits not encouraged by state By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
MIDDLEBURY | Local consumers will be happy to know that milk in Addison County is in good supply despite some rumored shortages. See MILK » pg. 2
We are writing to assure you that Vermont has ample milk supplies, and request that you remove any limits you may have established on the purchase of milk in your store, as this erroneously signals to consumers there is a dairy shortage.”
Cheerful workers
Even during the current pandemic, employees at Pratt’s Store are busy at the grocery, meat and deli outlet located on Route 22A in Bridport. Pictured here, Jordyn Walker, Emma Larrow, Brendan Wagner and Jacob Brookman wear protective gear while restocking the shelves with precious personal paper products. According to owner Corey Pratt, employees are cheerfully helping customers with needed products, including meats and deli items, during the crisis. Even though they’re wearing facemasks, we’re pretty sure everyone is smiling as they make a difference in the local community.
— Anson Tebbetts, Agriculture Secretary
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Adopt-A-Pet Did you know that you can drop off your redeemable bottles and cans at the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) and help the animals? Thanks to generous folks in our community, we have a dry and secure shed for supporters to drop off redeemable bottles and cans. GE volunteers and handy RCHS volunteers made it a reality for us. The shed is located at the back of the shelter on Stevens Road in Pittsford. If it’s more convenient you can drop the bottles and cans at Green Mountain Bottle Redemption in the Howe Center in Rutland. Just let them know they’re for RCHS. Those nickels all add up so please drop off your redeemables. If you have any questions please call RCHS at 802-483-6700. The animals say thanks.
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Heart of Weybridge
Photographer Christy Alger of Orwell is chronicling local, homemade outdoor signs and folk art reflecting support and concern about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Alger found this heart sculpture on a tree along James Road in Weybridge, located just past Monument Farm Dairy. Have something to share? Drop us a line at lou@addison-eagle.com. Photo by Christy Alger
From MILK » pg. 1
The following is taken from a letter from Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts sent to retailers last week: “...Given the stress on grocery operations, it appears that some Vermont retail stores are mistakenly limiting customers’ purchase of milk despite a currently robust milk supply. While we understand that some products have become more difficult to obtain, Vermont dairy supply has caught up with, and exceeded, demand. “We are writing to assure you that Vermont has ample milk supplies,
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and request that you remove any limits you may have established on the purchase of milk in your store, as this erroneously signals to consumers there is a dairy shortage. Restrictions in some stores are currently resulting in customers being unable to get the products they desire while stores are not able to provide for the customers’ needs, in the face of widespread product availability. Retail establishments are critical in how all communities will get through this time. Eating well, maintaining the economic engine in our food supply,
and serving our customers is truly essential...,” according to Tebbetts. In related farming news, farmers markets are now permitted to open May 1. The Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets is still developing protocols to guide markets when they open. ■ Anson Tebbetts: Vermont has ample milk supplies. Tebbetts is requesting retailers remove any limits you may have established on the purchase of milk in your store. File photo
College says “thanks!”
Middlebury College Parton Health Center Staff Allison Farr, Jasmine Parks, Zara Daly, Sandy Robinson, and Nancy Rosenberg express their thanks for the donation of masks. College physician Mark Peluso received a welcome delivery on April 15: a donation of 10,000 surgical masks from 79 families of Chinese students. When Peluso first learned about the donation, his reaction was one of gratitude. “I thought, how considerate, how kind of people so far away dealing with their own COVID-19 challenges in China to think of us here in Middlebury.” Middlebury will keep 6,000 of the masks to meet needs on campus. The college will donate the remaining 4,000 to help with the safety efforts of local long-term care facilities, fire fighters, law enforcement, and organizations that support the homeless and mentally ill. College health officials approached Porter Medical Center first, but staff there reported that they currently have a sufficient supply of surgical masks. Middlebury College photo
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Little City’s ‘Clang-N-Bang’ parades make some noise Fun parade series creates laughter, unity in time of crisis By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
VERGENNES | It has been a busy couple of months for the City of Vergennes’ new Department of Recreation Manager Kim Buckley. Buckley is being praised locally for her leadership in promoting the city’s fun Clang-N-Bang parades, along with Mayor Jeff Fritz’s leadership. The on-the-spot parades involve folks on the pandemic frontlines, local
then we were getting requests to go to different neighborhoods. We are now visiting a different neighborhood each night and going back to our original route on Saturday and Sunday.” According to Mayor Fritz’s comments on the City of Vergennes’ website, “My enthusiasm and affection for my adopted home were the prime motivators for my decision to run for elected office. Municipal government is where ‘the rubber meets the road’ and I am proud to be a part of a dedicated team of fellow council members, and city staff, all of whom work very hard to make our Little City a very special place.” Yes, and we might add, even in time of crisis. For former New Jersey resident Buckley, now head of Little City
Kim Buckley: “The parade started when people heard about residents on South Maple Street coming outside at 7:00 every night to bang pots and pans to support the essential workers.”
Mayor Jeff Fritz: “I am proud to be a part of a dedicated team of fellow council members, and city staff, all of whom work very hard to make our Little City a very special place .”
This six-year-old stabyhoun (a canine breed from the Netherlands) loves Clang-N-Bang parades, according to the Vergennes Animal Hospital staff. He rides along and barks in sheer joy.
Vergennes residents show their community support with handheld signs and banners.
Ladder trucks from the Vergennes Fire Department form a single file in a recent Clang-N-Bang parade.
Vergennes City Band members take part in the ongoing ClangN-Bang Parades.
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police, fire, nurses, and EMT personnel, as recreation, she has been around sports and well as other community members. recreation her entire life. Visiting various neighborhoods around the A graduate of Adelphi University, Buckley community, the motor parades have captured was a NCAA athlete and majored in sports the hearts of Little City residents. management. She had the pleasure of workResidents keep their social distances but ing for the Staten Island Yankees and the New still have fun coming out to curbside to make York Yankees before moving to New Hampshire some noises with pots, pans (and whatever to start a NCAA Women’s Bowling program at else they can muster) as official and private Franklin Pierce University. During her five years at Franklin Pierce, she expanded the bowling vehicles parade by. In the case of resident Jim Lanpher and his program and started a men’s club team as well. Looking beyond the pandemic and grandson, the elder Lanpher stood in his driveBang-N-Clang parades, Buckley is lookway and played the trumpet (a pitch-perfect version of the Beatles’ song “When I’m 64”) ing forward to seriously rebuilding the City of Vergennes Recreation Department. while grandchild banged the gong, loudly. “The parade started when people in town And Mayor Fritz has already rolled up his heard about residents on South Maple Street sleeves for the rebuilding job ahead. Residents can follow upcoming parade coming outside at 7:00 every night to bang routes and the rest of the action at Recreation pots and pans to support the essential workers,” Buckley told the Eagle. “Cars started Department on Facebook. ■ driving down the road banging pots and pans out of their window. As word continued to spread, with the help of Mayor Jeff Fritz, the parade continDenecker Chevrolet is looking for a motivated ued to grow. At first we would individual to join our team. This is a full-time extend the original route and position with benefits and a competitive pay rate.
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Silver lining Guest editorial In the midst of this time of self-isolation and social distancing during COVID-19 our lives have changed in so many ways that it’s hard to keep up. A lot of these changes have been difficult and scary and painful. But at least one change in how Vermont conducts itself has been good and that has been the way Vermont’s elected leaders communicate with us. With his three-times-a-week press conference, Gov. Phil Scott and his cabinet have been providing unparalleled access to the information they are using to guide their decisions.
Governor Scott and Health Commissioner Mark Levine are standing at the podium for 90 minutes to two hours three times a week fielding calls from print, broadcast and digital journalists from all over the state. Oftentimes other cabinet members are present either in person or by phone. By demonstrating such willingness to answer every single question from every corner of the state, Scott and his team are providing all journalists with a vast amount of information that they disseminate to their communities, improving all Vermonters’ awareness and information during this pandemic. And that’s a good thing. Far too often, only a handful of media
outlets cover press conferences. Now that journalists are encouraged to call in versus attend in person, participation is much more extensive and inclusive and this will change how news gathering takes place in Vermont going forward. It helps all of us to hear the concerns and questions asked by reporters from other parts of the state. It gives all of us a fuller picture of what is happening and what is important during this challenging time. Clearly the governor and his cabinet and staff have an enormous amount on their plates, yet, following the governor’s example, they are taking the time to respond to every
question they are asked. Compare these extremely informative and useful press conferences with what is happening at the national level where journalists are berated and scolded and talked over. We’re lucky here in Vermont that getting critical information to the public is such a high priority for the Scott administration. That’s a real silver lining. — Lisa Loomis, Valley Reporter ■ Note: This special guest editorial is courtesy of the Valley Reporter’s Lisa Loomis and through an effort of the New England First Amendment Coalition for better government transparency.
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Uncertain times and a challenging future By Dan Alexander PUBLISHER
It’s hard to reconcile with the fact that we are now in May, and nearly half of 2020 is behind us. So many plans for 2020 have been dashed as a result of the pandemic we never saw coming, or at least never to this degree. From school spor ts and graduations to summer vacations and wedding par ties, everything is canceled, postponed or left up in the air until some point in the future when all this is in the rearview mirror and left as a footnote in history. The problem we face is so much than just a short waiting period until we are told it’s safe to resume life.
We are told COVID-19 is a mutation of the common cold. The cold we’ve never found a solution to curing, so we’ve learned, too, just accept it. Can we live with COVID-19 and future mutations of the virus, without making lifechanging compromises to how we conduct our aff airs in the future? We may need to face the fact that life as we once knew may become altered as a result of this threat, and the once carefree approach we took with socializing may never be quite the same. Will social hugs and handshakes be replaced with simple hand gestures? Think Mr. Spock of “Star Trek” with his split-fingered “live long and prosper” greeting. Will these gosh-awful facemasks we now wear in public become standard outdoor apparel? Will sporting events be played in front of stadium shaking, screaming fans?
Will grandparents and great grandparents ever be safe in the presence of the children we so love? Will trips out into public, be performed in full hazmats suits? The answer to all the above is a resounding “no”, at least not in the near term. But what does the long term effect look like for future generations, and are we leaving anything in the federal treasury to combat similar events in the future? These are the questions we will be forced to think about as time goes on. There is no doubt we are keeping the economy floating on credit, which we can’t continue to do, nor can we shut down a national economy as we’ve done for weeks on end. These types of challenges will not be unique in the days and years ahead as viruses grow more virulent, we must be prepared to combat in a smarter fashion than we did this time around. ■ — Dan Alexander is publisher of Sun Community News.
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The Gorham Covered Bridge carries Gorham Bridge Road across Otter Creek in a rural area of Pittsford and Proctor. It is a town lattice truss bridge, built in 1841, by Abraham Owen and Nicholas M. Powers. Powers, a Vermont native, was one of the best-known 19th-century bridgewrights, credited with a large number of covered bridges in our area. The Gorham bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Pictured: A Michigan family enjoy driving their 1916 Ford Model T across the Gorham bridge as part of a private bridge tour of Rutland and Addison counties during the summer of 2018. Photo by Lou Varricchio
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BRIDPORT | On April 26, the Vermont State Police responded to a single vehicle crash located on Crown Point Road near the intersection with Basin Harbor Road in Bridport. Christopher Welch, 49, of Bridport lost control of the vehicle and exited the west bound portion of roadway, subsequently colliding with a fence and coming to rest in a field. Welch was transported to Porter Medical Center for evaluation and treatment of injuries. The Vermont State Police were assisted by the Bridport Fire Department and Middlebury Rescue. The VSP investigation revealed Welchcommitted the offense of Title 23 V.S.A. Section 1091: negligent operation. He was issued a citation to appear before the Addison Superior
Court Criminal Division to answer to the charge. Anyone with information is asked to contact Tropper Josh Gurwicz at 802-388-4919. ■
Stolen bike BRIDPORT | On April 21, at approximately 11:26 p.m., Vermont State Police troopers responded to a residence in Bridport for a report of a stolen bicycle. Troopers searched the area and ultimately located the bicycle. A VSP investigation revealed Roger Towle Jr., 33, of Bridport, was in possession of the stolen bicycle. Towle was issued a citation to appear before the Addison Superior Court Criminal Division to answer to the charge of Title 13 V.S.A. Section 2561 receiving stolen property. ■
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NEW NUCLEAR SUB ‘USS VERMONT’ UNDERWAY COVID-19 prevents public participation By Lou Varricchio STAFF WRITER
MIDDLEBURY | The USS Vermont: she’s the latest in nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine technology. The undersea boat, begun in 2014, is longer than a football field. She was commissioned as SSN 792 on April 18 in Groton, Connecticut. The vessel is the 19th Virginia-class attack sub. The traditional public commissioning ceremony was canceled by the Navy due to the coronavirus crisis. However, the sub was commissioned administratively and then transitioned to normal operations, according to Kayla Turnbow of the Navy Office of Community Outreach. After the pandemic subsides, Nav y officials indicated that they plan to commemorate the submarine in Connecticut with her crew, and the normal commissioning committee, at a later date. “This Virginia-class fast-attack submarine will continue the proud naval legacy of the state of Vermont and the ships that have borne her name,” said Acting
Secretary of the Navy James E. McPherson. “I am confident the crew of this cutting edge platform will carry on this tradition and confront the challenges of today’s complex world with the professionalism and dedication our nation depends on from warriors of the silent service.” At the subdued commissioning last week, Vice Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander of U.S. Submarine Forces said, “This warship carries on a proud Vermont legacy in naval warfare and unyielding determination stretching back to the birth of our nation.” The giant sub’s motto is “Freedom and Unity” and reflects the founding priciples of the nation and Vermont. The USS Vermont’s sponsor, Gloria Valdez, a former deputy assistant secretary of the Navy said she is proud to represent the crew and the first Block IV Virginia-class submarine to enter service. “I am very proud of the sailors and families of USS Vermont, who worked so hard to bring her to life, and also feel extremely grateful to everyone who played a role preparing her to defend our nation for generations to come,” Valdez said. “I look forward to commemorating this special occasion together with the crew in the future.” The USS Vermont’s commanding officer is Cmdr. Charles W. Phillips III.
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The nuclear-powred fast-attack sub USS Vermont was commissioned last week. Pictured: Virginia class sister ship, USS Virginia.
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The USS Vermont is the third U.S. Navy vessel to bear the name of the Green Mountain State. The first Vermont was one of nine 74-gun warships authorized by Congress in 1816. The second Vermont, Battleship No. 20, was commissioned in 1907. ■
Crew: 132 with 15 officers and 117 enlisted Length: 377 feet long Beam: 34 feet Displacement: Approximately 7,800 tons Diving depth: greater than 800 feet Speed: 25 knots-plus (28.7 mph-plus) submerged Propulsion: Nuclear reactor, one shaft Armament: Tomahawk missiles (range 1,550 miles), VLS tubes, Mark 48 ADCAP torpedoes, torpedo tubes. Builder: Newport News Shipbuilding Co., General Dynamics Electric Boat Division ■
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The staff of the Vermont Department of Corrections gave a shoutout to Adam Bunde of Ferrisburgh, a caseworker at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility. Bunde participated in one of the recent Clang-N-Bang events in Vergennes on behalf of the Ferrisburgh Volunteer Fire Department. Bunde, like many corrections staff, contribute to the community in many ways. He is also a member of our Crisis Intervention Team and also often called upon to instruct at our Vermont Correctional Academy. See a related story in this week’s Eagle. Photo by Vermont Department of Corrections
MIDDLEBURY | Last week, the Middlebury Selectboard met and approved a request from EcoGlobal CEO Caleb Rick to endorse a “letter of support” for a proposed Addison Count y Economic Development Corporation application for a $30,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Development Grant. EcoGlobal is a firm that manufactures
a variety of products from recycled plastic waste including LDPE or low-density polyethylene single-use plastic bags. If successful, the grant would fund a feasibility study to assess the viability of locating EcoGlobal’s headquarters and a production facility in Middlebury. Additionally, Middlebury Selectboard Chairman Brian Carpenter offered an update regarding a letter that he had sent recently to Agency of Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn, with the Board’s endorsement, urging that the Middlebury Bridge & Rail Project be classified as a critical infrastructure project and be allowed to restart, with appropriate social distancing safeguards and other safety measures in place. Carpenter noted that, while the
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governor affirmed that all but emergency public infrastructure projects will remain shut down, he was optimistic that the Middlebury Bridge and Rail Project will be one of the first to restart as the current restrictions are lifted. ■
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BRISTOL | A baby boy, Jeremiah Walter Lassmann, was born April 21 to Jenna Thompson Lassman and Nicholas Lassman in UVMPorter Medical Center. ■
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MIDDLEBURY | Among the 50 states, Vermont has the sixthhighest rate of millennials with underlying health conditions, according to a recent report by QuoteWizard online. Early CDC data suggests Vermont millennials may not be as invincible to the Coronavirus once thought as younger adults have accounted for nearly 30% of the U.S. COVID-19 cases, 20% of related hospitalizations and 2-4% admitted to ICU for severe symptoms. So, our team of industry experts analyzed CDC BRFSS Prevalence & Trends Data to find which states had the highest prevalence of millennials with underlying medical conditions that the CDC deemed to be at most risk for the COVID-19.
Vermont’s rate of millenials with Diabetes is 4.8 percent, asthma is 11.9 percent and hypertension is 18.75 percent. Kentucky, Massachusetts and Missouri have the most atrisk millennials of severe COVID-19 symptoms. Minnesota, Nebraska and Utah have the lowest number of at-risk millennials. Approximately 90% of hospitalized patients identified through COVID-19 had one or more underlying conditions, the most common were hypertension (49.7%), obesity (48.3%), chronic lung disease (34.6%), diabetes mellitus (28.3%), and cardiovascular disease (27.8%). The national average rate of millennials with diabetes is 4.78%, asthma is 9.24% and hypertension is 17.18%. ■
Briefs Kowalczyk honored MIDDLEBURY | Bryce Kowalczyk, a member of the Colgate University class of 2021, has earned the fall 2019 Colgate Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence. Kow a lcz yk i s a g raduate of Middlebury Union High School, and is from Middlebury. Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.3 or higher while completing at least three courses earn the fall 2019 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence. ■
Bike to Work Week MIDDLEBURY | While Bike to Work Week and Bike to Work Day have been moved to September, May will
be celebrated as National Bike Month. Now more than ever people are biking for mental and physical health, as well as for essential trips. Visit Local Motion’s Facebook page in May for virtual and other Bike Month opportunities. And with vehicle traffic down and more people walking and biking these days, Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the Vermont Walk/Bike Summit is postponed until Oct. 16. The event website will be updated when more details are available. ■
Scott: “Turn of the spigot” MONTPELIER | Vermont Gov. Phil Scott last week outlined some additional openings as part of the phased
restart of Vermont’s economy. Scott’s Stay Home, Stay Safe order remains in effect. The modeling continues to indicate Vermonters are significantly slowing the spread of the virus; the administration is taking a cautious, incremental, and evidence-based approach to putting Vermonters back to work. Scott’s most recent order directs any entity currently operating, or soon to be opened, to implement specified physical distancing, health, and sanitation measures, including requiring employees to wear face coverings for nose and mouth. It also requires all employers to provide, and all employees to complete, training on these health and safety requirements by May 4. VOSHA training was released April 27. ■
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Middlebury’s Sheldon Museum recently introduced members of the Addison County community with their portraits painted by local artist Rebecca Kinkead. The portraits will be included in an upcoming exhibit this spring at the Sheldon. During February and March, Kinkead held impromptu portrait sessions with volunteer sitters in downtown Middlebury. The finished pieces will be a singular work of art titled “The Neighbor Project: A Downtown Middlebury Portrait”. Note: The Sheldon Museum, research center, and store are closed until further notice due to the pandemic. Photo provided
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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CCV ready to help Vermonters By Joyce Judy GUEST COLUMNIST
The Vermont State Colleges System is weathering the roughest days of its 60-year history. The potential changes facing our sister institutions are painful and the challenges are real. While the Community College of Vermont (CCV) is not immune to these challenges, we are fundamentally unique, financially stable, and poised to help rebuild Vermont in the wake of COVID-19. With our statewide presence and unyielding commitment to access, CCV is the second-largest college in Vermont. We serve more than 10,000 students each year at 12 locations and online. Those students go on to bachelor’s degree programs throughout the VSC, at UVM, and beyond, and into high-demand
jobs that grow Vermont’s economy. When CCV was founded in 1970, we were seen as a bold experiment. Rather than asking rural Vermont to come to a college campus, CCV would bring college to rural Vermont. In other words, we would meet students where they were. This concept is at the core of our work. We meet students where they are, not just geographically, but also financially, academically, and as individuals. As we respond to the disruptions caused by COVID-19, we will maintain focus on this idea. We are here to help Vermonters get back on their feet. CCV has always been adaptive, resilient, and relevant. We pioneered online learning in Vermont nearly 25 years ago, and today we offer hundreds of online courses each semester. We have robust transfer agreements with four-year programs, giving students a springboard to their academic futures. We
a privilege for some. In as little as one semester, students can earn valuable credentials at CCV that translate to higher wages and greater stability. We will continue to work with partners and employers across the state to meet developing needs in response to COVID-19. As we prepare to re-open and rebuild our economy, CCV is ready with the education and training Vermonters will need. Our statewide presence means that we are deeply rooted in Vermont’s communities. We work alongside our neighbors, students, and businesses to improve the quality and viability of life in our Green Mountain State. As we all face unexpected and unprecedented change, CCV is proud to serve as Vermont’s community college. We’ve helped prepare Vermonters for a better future for more than 50 years. That remains our priority today. ■
have built lasting partnerships with businesses throughout the state designed to help employers meet their workforce needs, from childcare to healthcare to manufacturing. CCV’s decentralized, non-residential model means that 95% of Vermont households are within 25 miles of a CCV classroom. We provide students with resources in their local communities. Our suite of online options draws from the best of both worlds: one-on-one, local advising paired with a high-quality academic experience. We help students who are new to online learning achieve success. Despite minimal state support over the past three decades, CCV continues to offer the most affordable tuition in Vermont. 65% of our students graduate with zero debt. We have long championed the idea that education beyond high school is a necessity for all, not
— Joyce Judy is CCV president. CCV has a downtown campus in Middlebury.
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MIDDLEBURY | Middlebury College had three players named New England Hockey Writers Association Women’s Division III All-Stars, while head coach Bill Mandigo was honored by the organization as its Division III Women’s Coach of the Year. Junior Madie Leidt (Killingworth, Conn.), along with sophomores Eva Hendrikson (Edina, Minn.) and Jenna Letterie (Winthrop, Mass.) each reeled in their first NEHWA honors. Middlebury and Norwich each led the team with three recipients apiece. Last month, Leidt was named to the 201920 CCM Hockey/American Hockey Coaches Association All-American East Second Team. This was the first All-American citation for the forward and assistant captain. She was also a finalist for the Laura Hurd Award, presented annually to the top player in Division III. Leidt, the 2020 NESCAC Player of the Year and two-time first-team all-conference selection, led the team and the conference with 35 points on 19 goals, to go along with 16 assists. She shined on special teams, tying for fourth nationally with eight power-play
scores and one while shorthanded. Leidt was consistent throughout the season, recording points in 21-27 contests and boasted a pair of six-game point streaks. Three times during the course of the season, the Panther was tabbed as the NESCAC Player of the Week. The 2018 NESCAC Rookie of the Year enters her final campaign with 45 goals, 42 assists and 87 points in 82 contests. Letterie ranked second on the team and in the conference with 31 points. The First-Team All-NESCAC forward tallied 12 goals and a NESCAC-leading 19 assists. She also made her goals count, finishing tied for second in the conference with four-game winning scores, while adding five on the power play. She had a strong end to the season, recording points in eight of the final nine contests (5-11-16). Hendrikson was a fixture on the blue line, adding the NEHWA honor after previously being named First-Team All-NESCAC. She finished third on the team in scoring (2-13-15) and second in the conference in defenseman scoring. Hendrikson was part of the nation’s top defensive unit that led the country, allowing just 22 goals over 27 games (0.81 gpg), including 11 shutouts, while tying for fifth in
Honored by the New England Hockey Writers Association were (from left to right) Madie Leidt, Eva Hendrikson, Jenna Letterie and Bill Mandigo. Middlebury College montage the NCAA Quarterfinals, prior to the tournament being halted due to the COVID-19 virus. Mandigo, who also claimed the NEHWA honor in 2016, has won more women’s hockey games than any other coach in the sports history with a record of 598-158-48. ■
Division III with a 93.2 percent penalty kill. Mandigo guided the Panthers to a 21-3-3 overall record and 14-1-1 mark in league play en route to the top seed in the NESCAC Tournament. Middlebury earned a spot in
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Honk protest
On April 17 cars gathered at the Home Depot in Williston for Ver mont ’s f ir st- ever “Honk Protest”. Organized by Communit y Voices for Immigrant Rights and the Peace & Justice Center, the protest demanded the release of Vermont’s ICE detainees held at the Stafford House of Corrections in Manchester, New Hampshire, and others throughout the U.S. Protestors claim illegal aliens cannot take any of the precautions crucial to avoiding COVID-19. Social distancing is impossible, they said; frequent hand-washing is improbable; hand sanitizer, masks and gloves are rare.
Talking turkey
A successful turkey hunter in Vermont’s spring turkey season must, by law, report their turkey within 48 hours to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. In the past, this could be done at a local reporting station. This year, because of COVID-19 precautions, successful spring turkey hunters are required to report their turkey online. Online reporting systems, which have been used successfully by other states, offer hunters a quick, easy and convenient way to report their harvest while providing wildlife biologists with the data necessary for monitoring harvest trends and managing the wild turkey population. Photo courtesy of Tim Ross
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Farmers markets plan deliveries to Middlebury, Bristol LOVEADD at checkout for 10% off orders). Pick up at Hannaford Career Center will be Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Please place your orders by 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Note: If you don’t pick up your order in this time frame, your food will be donated to HOPE.
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MIDDLEBURY | Operators of two local farmers markets have come up with a creative way to serve Addison County residents during the current pandemic. The first farmers market pick-up service will start on Wednesday, April 29, in Bristol, followed by Thursday, April 30, in Middlebury. Thanks to the efforts of ACORN members, farmers and consumers will be served weekly with fresh, local products.
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You can pick up at Tandem on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Place your orders by 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Note: If you don’t pick up your order in this time frame, your food will be donated to HOPE.
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FARMS AND PRODUCERS DELIVERING TO MIDDLEBURY ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Agricola Farm Blue Ledge Farm (Use code LOCAL at checkout to ensure free delivery) Cream Hill Stock Farm Hannaford Career Center’s “Garden Patch” plants and starters (a website will be coming soon) Last Resort Farm New Leaf Organics Orb Weaver Creamery Pin Up Pickles Scuttleship Farm Savouré handcrafted sodas and foods V Smiley Preserves (use code LOVEADD at checkout for 10% off orders).
Agricola Farm Blue Ledge Farm (Use code LOCAL at checkout to ensure free delivery) Bridport Creamery Charlotte Berry Farm Cream Hill Stock Farm Hannaford Career Center’s “Garden Patch” plants and starters New Leaf Organics Orb Weaver Creamery Rolling Bale Farm Scuttleship Farm Vermont Vinegars V Smiley Preserves (use code
PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING CURBSIDE PICK-UP PROTOCOL:
• Do not get out of your car • Roll down your window and provide your name • Roll down your back passenger-side window • Someone will bring your order to your car with mask and gloves. According to a Middlebury Emergency Bulleton, farmers markets may open using limited in-person operations to ensure consumer access to quality, healthy food if: “They adhere to all municipal ordinances and rules and their local municipality agrees to allow opening. “Markets must significantly alter their business practices to eliminate crowds and reduce contact between vendors and customers including a temporary transition away from shopping and social events to primarily a food distribution using the methods prescribed as follows: “No more than one customer per
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TOWN OF CHESTER is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper with prior experience. For further information call 518-494-5160. Applications available online at are https://www.townofchesterny.org/e mployment-opportunities.html. Please send to the Town Clerk at townclerk104@gmail.com or P.O. Box 467, Chestertown, NY, 12817 by May 1, 2020. WANTED: Full-time Certified Teacher Assistant Deadline for Application: May 29, 2020 Start Date: September 1, 2020 Please send application, letter of interest, letters of recommendation to: David Snide, Superintendent, Indian Lake Central School, 6345 NYS Rt 30 Indian Lake, NY 12842. Website for applications: www.ilcsd.org WANTED: Full-time NYS Certified 7-12 Math Teacher Deadline for Application: May 29, 2020 Start Date: September 1, 2020 Please send application, letter of interest, letters of recommendation and transcripts to: David Snide, Superintendent, Indian Lake Central School, 6345 NYS Rt 30 Indian Lake, NY 12842. Website for applications: www.ilcsd.org WANTED: Full-time NYS Certified Technology Teacher Deadline for Application: May 29, 2020 Start Date: September 1, 2020 Please send application, letter of interest, letters of recommendation and transcripts to: David Snide, Superintendent, Indian Lake Central School, 6345 NYS Rt 30, Indian Lake, NY 12842. Website for applications: www.ilcsd.org ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
FOR SALE; FOUR, LIKE NEW GOODYEAR WEATHER ASSURANCE 255/55 R20 all-season tires for GMC Canyon or Chevy Colorado. Only used for half of last winter in excellent condition. Won't fit on the replacement vehicle. $500. Please call 518-6695903. GUITAR TOPS - ADIRONDACK SPRUCE - Neck blanks, backs and sides for all stringed instruments. 518-643-9942 before 7pm
HELP WANTED The Lake George Park Commission has job openings for the 2020 season as part of the Mandatory Boat Inspection Program. Vessel Inspection Technicians (VIT) are seasonal FT or PT hourly positions ($12.50/ hour). VITs perform vessel inspections and decontaminations, and log data into tablet computers. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, and capable of physical, strenuous work in all conditions. Background checks required. Training provided. Must be available weekends and holidays. Preferred applicants have a flexible schedule, familiarity with watercraft, and valid driver?s license. There is an extra demand for positions in the Ticonderoga area. Contact Justin Luyk at justin@lgpc.state.ny.us for an application. HELP WANTED LOCAL THE TOWN OF TICONDEROGA will be accepting applications for our 2020 Summer Program Day Camp director position. Prior experience preferred. Address applications along with letters of intent to the Town Personnel Officer, PO Box 471, 132 Montcalm St., Ticonderoga, NY 12883. Application deadline is 4:00 pm, May 1, 2020. The Town of Ticonderoga is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Fort Ann Antiques Always Buying 518-499-2915 Route 4, Whitehall, NY www.fortannantiques.com
THE TOWN OF TICONDEROGA will be accepting applications for the position of Lifeguard for the 2020 Beach season. Strong work ethic and reliability is needed. Inability to work scheduled hours will result in dismissal. Requirements include: 1 - Basic life support & water safety 2 - Current Red Cross CPR & first aid. Note: CPR Certifications must be renewed annually. All certificates MUST be on file with Personnel Office, along with applications, which can be mailed to P O Box 471, 132 Montcalm St, Ticonderoga, NY 12883. All applications must be received by May1, 2020. The Town of Ticonderoga is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
FIREWOOD Dependable Year Round Firewood Sales. Seasoned or green. Warren & Essex County HEAP Vendor. Other services available. Call today! 518-494-4077 Rocky Ridge Boat Storeage, LLC. Firewood $70 face cord, you pick up, delivery extra. 518-494-4788. FOR SALE FOR SALE: 55-Gallon Plastic Barrel ( quantity 5) $30 each, 55-Gallon Steel Barrel (quantity 2) $40 each. Call 518-873-6368
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200 square feet (10 feet by 20 feet) and a maximum of 10 total people including customers and staff. “Retailers shall take steps to schedule or stage customer visits, such as waiting in cars until ready, to ensure no congregation. “Social distancing and facial coverings are required at all times. Note: Markets are directed to use the “pre-order, local food pick-up”
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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 doublesided signs feature safety advice. Others will offer 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.
60” ZERO TURN WOOD MOWER w/Bagger, Many New Parts, Good Condition, $1500 Firm. Call 518494-5397 Ask for Carl. APARTMENT RENTALS 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME in Schroon Lake for rent ( no pets) for more information call (518) 532-9538 PORT HENRY 2 BR APARTMENT 40 minute drive to jobs in Middlebury and Vergennes. Apartment in downtown Port Henry. Walking distance to grocery store, pharmacy, and other retail stores and services. No dogs, other than service dogs. $550, plus utilities. Security deposit required. Call 518-5467003 NANI
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4 BEDROOM HOME for sale in Lewis, NY Master bedroom on 1st floor large fenced in back yard Priced to sell at only $79,000 (518) 873-2362 HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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model and to follow any additional guidance by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture and Food Markets. If you’re a farmer or food producer interested in being part of this market, please contact Lindsey@acornvt.org. ACORN members thank patrons for supporting the local food and agriculture community during current health crisis. ■
BRICK, STONE,CONCRETE SERVICES 20 + years experience in all aspects of mason work. We do chimneys, fireplaces, walkways, stone walls, pizza ovens, building restoration, foundations, (block or concrete) and all stone applications, precast, Versetta (Niciha) panels, etc. NY & VT areas Certified, Insured Call or Text Mike @ (802)-417-1440
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