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May 9, 2015

Published by New Market Press, Inc.

Serving more than 30,000 Readers Weekly

DEEP WATERS

Bike accidents raise concerns over ‘complete streets’ vision By Bruce Parker Barbara Caitlyn

81-year-old woman found

VERGENNES Ñ On Apri 28, Vermont State Police New Haven received a report of missing Barbara Caitlyn, 81, 1104 Gadney Rd., in Addison. Police reported april 29 that she was later found. According to husband Richard Caitlyn, she took the family car and a pet to the Vergennes Post Office earlier in the day. Family acquaintances observed Catlin traveling north on Vermont 22A south of Vergennes and were able to contact the family and Police. Officer Adam O’Neil of the Vergennes Police Department located the vehicle and with assistance from VSP Sgt. Matt Daley, they were able to stop and identify Catlin inside the city limits of Vergennes. Vergennes Area Rescue evaluated Catlin before releasing her to her family.

Waitsfield bank robbed

WAITSFIELD Ñ The Vermont State Police continued to investigate the armed bank robbery which occurred April 28 morning around 11:49 hours at the Northfield Savings Bank located on Route 100 in Waitsfield. In a continued effort to identify a suspect, the Vermont State Police is asking the public to view video surveillance footage on its website in an attempt to identify the subject. Anyone with information is urged to call 802-229-9191.

Vermont Watchdog Report MONTPLELIER Ñ With its scenic paths for bicycle touring and mountain biking, Vermont is a cycling enthusiastÕ s dream. But multiple fatalities in recent weeks have rocked bike communities, and are raising concerns about whether bikes and cars can safely share the road. Last week, an expert cyclist from Hinesburg died in in a crash involving a Honda Civic traveling south on Vermont 116, close to Hinesburg Elementary School. The motorist, a local high school senior, also died. The painful event follows two April 14 bike accidents in which a Middlebury cyclist died after being hit by a drunk driver in Weybridge. In a separate incident, a Shelburne woman was taken to the hospital after colliding with an automobile near the Shelburne Museum. Her injuries were nonlife-threatening. While skilled cyclists can brave almost CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

Anglers in a small motor boat cast their lines into water at the north end of Lake Bomoseen in Rutland County April 26. The lake, which is the largest body of water entirely within state boundaries, became ice free at the beginning of April. This year, bass catchand-release season runs until June 12 and trout season runs through Oct. 31. Photo by Lou Varricchio

VUHS teacher receives university award

VERGENNES Ñ Roberta Steponaitis of Vergennes motivates her students to achieve great success. Steponaitis is one of three recipients of this yearÕ s Clarkson University Inspirational High School Educator Awards. The social studies and history teacher at Vergennes Union High School in Vergennes was nominated by former student Nathan North of Vergennes, a senior mechanical engineering major at Clarkson. The award will be presented on May 8 during ClarksonÕ s commencement weekend activities. Each year, Clarkson asks its seniors to nominate the secondary school educators who have significantly affected their lives and helped guide their higher education and career decisions. The award recognizes these educators for their lasting impact on their students and in their fields of education. Early in the spring term, graduating seniors submit their reasons for choosing their nominees, how they influenced them and actual situations in which they showed themselves to be outstanding educators. North said he nominated Steponaitis for this award because of her tireless drive to help students in her classes master their material. He said Steponaitis spent many hours after school on her own time in order to help North and other students excel

in their classes, get into college or simply listen if they needed someone to talk to. Ò She saw potential in me and wanted to help me see that as well,Ó North said. Ò After meeting her in my sophomore year of high school, she became my personal speech coach -- spending hours with me after school, showing me how to project my voice, deliver a speech without nervous tics and become comfortable speaking to crowd containing thousands of people. This has given me a certain confidence that I never had before. After delivering a six page, 12-minute speech that I wrote based on the Constitution, from memory and without a podium, I felt as though I could do just about anything. That speech required months of presentation practices, memorization and critique. It taught me how to manage my time, gave me a new appreciation for patience and ultimately made me into what I believe is a better student.Ó North added that he would not have come to Clarkson if it werenÕ t for SteponaitisÕ guidance. He said Steponaitis encouraged him to seek financial aid so he would be able to attend the University. “She knew about the financial aid opportunities and very strongly encouraged me to apply,Ó he said. Ò It is because of her that I continued my application process and ultimately ended up here.

Roberta Steponaitis Ò I want you to know that your efforts were and are greatly appreciated and that you have made a huge impact on me in my schooling career. I will continue to use what I have learned from you to aim high and give back or offer help wherever I can. Thank you.Ó


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