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Bristol Stampede, July 29

BRISTOL — The 26th annual Three Day Stampede opens Friday, July 29, at the Bristol Recreation Field.

The Stampede is on tap to set another record this year having already filled five truck trailers with donations with a $3,000 increase in the Fire and Ice Restaurant Sponsorship.

“The Stampede continues to be an unstoppable force and we thank our sponsors, donors and volunteers for their tireless work towards this cause,” said long-time organizer Bonita Bedard of Bristol.

Tent set-up and organization began July 26 and will continue until the Stampede opens on Friday at 8 a.m.

“Hundreds of eager customers line up for first dibs at 8 o’clock sharp,” Bedard said. In its 26 years the Stampede has raised over $1.6 million for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Motor vehicle vandalized

BRIDPORT — Vermont State Police are currently investigating a vandalism to a motor vehicle on Hemenway Road in the Town of Bridport. The suspect(s) used a firearm to shoot multiple holes in the victim’s vehicle. If you have information regarding this incident please contact State Police at 802-3884919. Information can also be submitted online at www.vtips.info or text “CRIMES” (274637) to Keyword: VTIPS.

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By Lou Varricchio lou@addison-eagle.com

MIDDLEBURY — When it comes to choosing sides—that is, on which side of the Connecticut River your dollars will go farther—Vermont just doesn’t measure up to New Hampshire, and that’s all because of state and local tax rates.

In a new, Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation online report, Vermont ranks as the 36th in the highest combined state and average local sales tax rate, at 6.17 percent.

The report details the combined state and average local sales tax rates for each state and explains how sales taxes fit into the state’s overall tax structure.

However, putting Vermont’s 6.17 percent in perspective may offer some solace: CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

Congratulations to Sharon Bushey of Bristol for winning the Eagle’s First Annual Battle of the Burgers. Her delicious Turkey Burger Surprise—served with sweet potato fries and zesty bread-and-butter pickle chips—won the hearts of the judges at Rosie’s Restaurant in Middlebury. Bushey’s burger recipe included diced peppers and onions, craisens, cheddar cheese, mustard, and teriyaki sauce. The mouthwatering creation was presented on Rosie’s lunch and dinner menus July 19. Bon appétit!

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Rutland aldermen dispute mayor’s refugee claim Vermont Watchdog Report

By Bruce Parker bparker@watchdog.org

RUTLAND — Members of the Board of Aldermen say they haven’t seen the city’s refugee resettlement application despite a claim by the mayor that the document’s availability proves he’s being transparent on the issue.

In a recent radio interview, Mayor Chris Louras attempted to silence critics of his plan to make Rutland a refugee resettlement community by saying the city’s application to the federal government is available to the public.

“The abstract was, in fact, given to the Board of

Aldermen, and they do absolutely have the latitude to provide that abstract to any constituency,” Louras said on Vermont Public Radio’s Vermont Edition.

Two aldermen told Watchdog the board has never seen it.

“He certainly didn’t present it to us,” Alderman Ed Larson said in an interview.

According to Larson, board members received only a brief summary when representatives from the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program and U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants spoke at a board meeting in May. He added that members are having to rely on Freedom of Information Act requests to get details on the program.

“We have a copy of the mayor’s letter that he had to submit to the federal government, (which was) in a series of FOIA emails that was provided

to us by members of the media, but I don’t recall ever seeing an abstract in terms of the application,” he said.

Board of Aldermen President William Notte, an outspoken advocate for refugee resettlement, also said the application wasn’t provided.

“We were given a two-page item, which is what I believe the mayor is referring to, but I was under the impression that was not a complete document,” Notte said.

“I have requested that the complete form be sent to me so that I can distribute it both to the Board of Aldermen and to the members of the general public.”

Louras is under fire for secretly planning to make Rutland a permanent resettlement community. On April 26, the mayor surprised residents CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Farmer Olympics will be held at Broad Acres Farm RUTLAND — Teams from all over Vermont are invited to come together from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Broad Acres Farm to compete in a wide range of events designed to challenge farmers’ field skills.

The second annual Farmer Olympics, hosted by the North-

east Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA Vermont), is a chance to take a mid-season break and enjoy some healthy competition with fellow farmers.

“Last year’s Farmer Olympics was a raucous success,” said event organizer Mimi Arnstein, who is also a NOFA Vermont board member. “We were thrilled by the turnout--nearly 100 farmers from 12 different farms--and everyone had a great time competing against one another, as well as laughing a lot.”

Competitors will show off their finely-honed skills in contests ranging from physical to cerebral to plain ridiculous, competing in events like electric fence limbo, hay bale toss, and a shoveling relay.

Farmer-Olympians will enjoy wood-fired, fresh pizza made in the NOFA Vermont mobile oven. Teams are asked to register online at www.nofavt.org/events/farmer-olympics. The registration rules dictate that teams must have 4-5 people to enter, and each team member must be a part of the farm crew or staff of an agricultural organization or business. Multiple farms may partner to create a joint team.

The 2nd annual NOFA Vermont Farmer Olympics will take

place at Broad Acres Farm, located at 537 Brown Road in Vershire.

Teams are asked to arrive at 4 p.m. to check in and warm up. The competition events are from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by pizza, awards, and celebrations.

Middlebury man arrested in attempted murder incident

By Lou Varricchio

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MIDDLEBURY — Ronald Bean, 52, of Middlebury, was taken into custody by Middlebury Police officers July 24 at the bottom of Chipman Hill. According to police, Bean was charged with two counts of attempted murder.

Bean allegedly assaulted two individuals with police termed an “edged instrument” July 24. The incident occurred at facility in Middlebury.

One person was treated to stab wounds in both head and leg. Another person was stabbed multiple times.

Both stab victims are in Porter Hospital in Middlebury.

Middlebury foundation awards grants

MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury-based Vermont Community Foundation announced that its Innovations and Collaborations grant program awarded $176,111 to 16 nonprofit organizations in Vermont in the spring of 2016.

“These grants represent the very best of nonprofit collaborations around the state.

Organizations are achieving stronger results when they work together,” said Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, senior philanthropic advisor for program and grants. “Many of the partner organizations are also addressing pressing problems from multiple perspectives, demonstrating that collaboration across sectors can often produce better solutions than one organization working on its own.”

Grant awards ranged from $10,000-$18,000 for both new and continued funding. Six new projects include a workforce readiness program, a coordinated response to help victims of sex trafficking involved in the criminal justice system, and teacher training to end bullying and develop empathy among elementary school students.

Ten additional projects received continued funding, including a project expanding an online database for hiking and recreation trails in Vermont, outreach and education on the new paid sick-days statute, and further development of the Vermont African American Heritage Trail.

Grant recipients in Vermont include Champlain Valley Agency on Aging, Changing Perspectives, Greater Bennington Interfaith Community Services , HOPE Works, ReSOURCE, Vermont Community Garden Network, Brattleboro Retreat, Bryan Memorial Gallery, Upper Valley Trails Alliance , Vermont Natural Resources Council, Vermont Performance Lab, Vermont Workers’ Center, VSA Vermont, Audubon Vermont, Child Care Resource, and Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity.

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Midd Select Board addresses multiple issues

At the July 12 meeting of the Middlebury Select Board, Town Clerk Ann Webster convened a meeting of the Board of Civil Authority to ratify the new town offices at 77 Main St. as Middlebury’s official polling place for the Aug. 9 primary election.

• Discharge of Mortgage Approved for Hill House: The Select Board authorized Town Manager Kathleen Ramsay to execute a document discharging the Town’s mortgage interest in the Hill House property at 290 Route 7, currently owned and operated by HOPE as a group home. The town took a 3rd mortgage on the property in 2007 under a sub-grant with HOPE, which had sought funding from the Vermont Community Development Program for the rehabilitation of Hill House. H.O.P.E. intends to transfer ownership of the property to Counseling Service of Addison County but will continue to operate Hill House as a rehabilitation facility.

• Approach, Timeline & Potential Funding Sources for Master Planning: As a follow up to the Board’s June 28 discussion about the EDI Project and the Planning Commission’s interest in developing a site-specific master plan for the EDI site as part of an overall master plan for the downtown, Planning & Zoning Director Jennifer Murray presented an overview of the proposed approach for developing the master plan, including a draft timeline and potential funding sources.

Murray noted that the plan is a long-term vision for the downtown, so development can be integrated properly with the existing and future community assets. The plan will also reference, analyze and incorporate past planning documents done by the town. Various topics of the Plan will include such things as parking, bike and pedestrian connectivity, affordable housing, as well as trees, as advocated by Judy WigerGrohs under Citizens’ Comments earlier in the meeting.

She mentioned several potential grant funding sources, including the Strong Communities Grant which has a March 2017 application deadline, and a timeline of 1-2 years for the master planning process, once funding is secured.

By consensus, the Board supported the concept of developing a master plan for the downtown.

• Sole-Source Contract Awarded for Turf Management at Rec Park Fields: The Board approved a request from Parks & Recreation Director Terri Arnold to award a $7,900 contract to Woodstock-based Chippers Inc., under the sole-source procurement provision of the town’s purchasing policy, to apply organic fertilizer and other soil amendments to the fields at Rec Park, as part of an overall turf management program. Arnold explained to the Board that the turf at the Rec Park fields, among the most heavily used in Middlebury, has become significantly compressed over the years as a result of the predominantly clay soil, and is in need of aeration, dethatching and fertilization. She noted that she had identified Chippers, Inc., as the preferred vendor in her search for a company to implement a fertilization program at the park.

• Report on Ladder Truck Subcommittee Meeting: Select Board member Laura Asermily reported that the Ladder Truck Committee reviewed the draft bid specifications for a new ladder truck that had been compiled previously and discussed an approach for making further refinements to them. The Committee will meet again on July 25 to review the updated specs and develop a recommendation for a process and timeline for soliciting bids for consideration at the Select Board’s July 26 meeting.

•Proposal for Community Program Board Member: Susan Shashok explained that she had been talking with Middlebury police officer, Chris Mason, about all the issues going on in the country now with law enforcement and shootings, and what

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could be done to foster better communication on what law enforcement does and how they do it, so people could have a better understanding of their jobs. The plan is to have a panel of law enforcement officers, from various communities and the State, to answer questions on what and how they do their jobs. This would be videotaped and played on MCTV in the hopes of fostering transparency, communication and community. She was looking for general sense of support and approval from the Board before moving forward.

Brian Carpenter said he knew Middlebury P.D. Chief Hanley was in favor of it and he supported it as well. There was some discussion, but the full support of the Board was given for the project.

•Update on Demolition of Buildings at 94 Main St.: The Board approved a change order to the contract with Parker Excavating for $40,000 for class 1 soil to fill in the gymnasium cellar hole. This change order, which was anticipated, will be reimbursed by Middlebury College.

•The Board decided to open the time capsule recently recovered from the cornerstone in the old gymnasium before its next meeting on Tuesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m.

•Brian Carpenter Appointed as Town Representative to College Strategic Planning Process: The Selectboard appoint-

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ed Board member Brian Carpenter as the Town’s representative to the College’s Strategic Planning Process.

•Board Member Concerns: Laura Asermily said the attendance at Festival on the Green had been amazing this year and urged everyone to attend. She also asked what was happening with the art policy. Town Manager Ramsay said that Kate Gridley was working on a draft policy for the Board’s consideration.

Asermily wondered about more display areas in the lobby and also the possibility of tables and seating. Donahue suggested an interactive kiosk as a possibility, and Nuovo suggested speaking to John Dale for suggestions on possible display areas.

Donna Donahue said she had heard from others in town that our line painting was old and faded and needed refreshing, and also trees along Otter Creek need to be trimmed.

In reviewing the recent Parks & Recreation Committee meeting minutes, Heather Seeley noted that the Committee discussed recommending to the Select Board opening-up membership on the Board to non-residents. Ramsay said that would be an agenda item at the next meeting.

For 25 years, the Fisher House program has provided a “home away from home” for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. The homes provide temporary free lodging so families can be close to their loved ones during a medical crisis, allowing them to focus on wh what’s important – the healing process.

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With your help, we will continue to meet the needs of our military community today, and long into the future.

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From the Editor

The original biofuel D

espite all of the over-the-top emotional turmoil—shown by certain politicos and the national news media—over the nomination of candidate Donald Trump for U.S. president, at least last week’s announced Republican Party platform gave us an insight into the Trump agenda—we’re glad the GOP finally embraces climate and energy realism here in the USA. Last week, H. Sterling Burnett of the Heartland Institute provided on-the-spot commentary about the little discussed climate and energy plank of the GOP platform. This took place during a Sirius XM radio broadcast I happened to tune in—live—from the conventional hall in Cleveland, Ohio.

“Republicans... embrace an all-of-the-above energy policy, in contrast to the Democratic Party’s platform, which calls for moving beyond the ‘all of the above’ energy approach because of]the urgency of climate change as a central challenge of our time...,” Burnett said. “On this topic, Republicans seem to get it right and the Democrats, wrong. Terrorism, economic malaise, crime, trade, and border control are pressing issues in need of prompt, effective responses. Futile attempts to control the weather 100 years from now come nowhere near that level of urgency.”

Burnett noted that the Republican Party platform has placed a big priority on energy production. So, why an emphasis on production� As any 21st-century western leader will tell you (with the exception of the current U.S President), energy is a strategic economic and national security issue; this fact has alluded the current administration since 2009.

Thus, the GOP platform architects wanted to include the enactment of national policies which will increase domestic energy production—from gas to peaceful nuclear—not shut most of it down.

The GOP plans to reverse the Obama administration’s (and Hillary Clinton’s threatened) “war on coal.”

Why would any nation design a shut down of an entire industrial-energy sector� This is the kind of lunacy we’ve come to expect here in Vermont.

America can produce clean coal by employing U.S. solvent refined coal technology which has been left on the shelf since the early 1980s—and which began with the hearty blessings of then President Jimmy Carter (D).

Having worked as a technical writer, briefly, in the SRC technology sector, I know that SRC can help eliminate much of their odious, polluting contents. And why not� After all, the United States is the Saudi Arabia of fossilized plant deposits—coal, Earth’s original biofuel.

The USA has coal resources of over 262 billion tons, enough to last well beyond over two centuries.

According to hydrocarbon expert Monte Hiebhen, “Long after the rest of the world’s coal, petroleum and natural gas reserves have run out, America will still have enough coal to satisfy its energy needs.”

Back to Burnett’s GOP Convention comments— “Republicans promise to preserve and expand the conveniences made possible by a modern electric power system run largely on relatively inexpensive fossil fuels, while Democrats say they actually want to put it all at risk.”

At least when it comes to America’s energy future, the choice will be an easy one for me this November.

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Who can we trust?

recall many years ago as a young boy questioning my father as he watched the political conventions on TV. He explained the importance of the conventions and the position planks drafted by the parties. I clearly recall him telling me: “Even if you are unsure of the candidate’s capabilities, you can be assured of their actions based on the party platform.” He went on to explain that the convention provided party representatives the opportunity to position Dan Alexander the party with a balanced plan for the counThoughts from try that affected all levels of government.

Over the years that lesson has provided a Behind the Pressline basis for trust in our government as a whole, but as time has marched on neither party seems to have a very balanced approach, instead giving way to the more extreme opinions within their respective parties. Those opinions in many ways are driven by special interests and special interest is driven by MONEY. It seems clear the most significant common denominator between the two parties is the influence of money on the parties and the special interest that money represents. So much we see unfolding with the primaries and now the conventions is driven by greed and power.

Oddly last years Republican nominee Mitt Romney did his best to down play his money and the money backing his candidacy. Fast forward four years and the current Republican nominee not only flaunts his wealth but it’s his most prominent asset. His personal wealth, we are told, insulates him from financial influence and helps insure that he can not be bought or swayed by money interests.

Last week the Republicans put on their show in Cleveland. Thankfully it was not marred by any shootings or out of control protests causing death to either protesters or law enforcement. We can only hope for the same this week when we see the Democrats on display in Philadelphia.

While it is only Sunday night we are hearing word that DNC Chair, Debbie Wasserman Schults is due to resign her position as a result of leaked documents

by Wikileaks implicating her in a scandal that tipped the primary scales in favor of Mrs. Clinton over Bernie Sanders. It remains to be seen what other fireworks will have taken place by the time you read this, but the fact that WassermanSchultz is now being named the honorary chair of the Clinton campaign’s 50-state program, likely won’t sit well with some party faithful.

It seems neither party’s campaign this year has been without its controversies and bitter battles. At the root of it all is the unquenchable thirst for power and influence, justifying a “win-at-any cost” strategy.

The bottom line remains, MONEY is the single largest and most significant factor in American politics today. Both sides cater to those who have it and with MONEY you can influence the outcome of any election and ultimately the direction of the “people’s” government.

Sadly, my father’s good advice years ago about importance of the party planks we now know, no longer carries much weight. Planks are only formulated to enhance party unity since they are non-biding on the ultimate white house survivor. Thus it seems this will be the year of two wild card candidates and Lord only knows who we can really trust or put another way, who do we trust the least.

Dan Alexander is associate publisher of New Market Press.

He may be reached at dan@newmarketpressvt.com

BEST ICE CREAM AFLOAT — School may be out for the summer, but Rutland’s Mount St. Joseph Academy student Adam Babb is studiously working. He is serving-up fresh ice cream aboard the “M.V. Ice Cream Float” on Lake Bomoseen in Castleton. Last week, as shown here, Babb served ice cream to MSJ Pincipal Sarah Fortier’s children and nephews who swam out to the vessel to purchase cones. That deserves an A+, we’d say!

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Letters Rainbow gathering To the editor: On behalf of the Green Mountain National Forest and the National Incident Management Team, I want extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all local communities for your assistance during the 2016 National Rainbow Family gathering.

Managing such a gathering takes a lot of community involvement and quality partnerships to achieve a safe and successful outcome. With your assistance we were able to meet that objective.

Your support was valuable and made our management of this large gathering much easier. We recognize the impacts to the businesses, public services and local residents from the thousands of additional people coming to the area. It is our hope the positive experiences with this gathering outweigh any negatives that may have occurred.

We very much appreciate the communities of Danby, Mt. Tabor, Peru, and Landgrove for providing facilities for our information sharing town hall meetings. Thank you to the local residents who attended these meetings and candidly expressed their concerns. Additional thanks go to the staff at Rutland hospital for your help and consideration of the medical needs that arise with incident support of this size.

Many thanks go to the Currier Memorial School board for generously providing the school for our Incident Command Post. We recognize the impact to the plans you may have had to prepare the school for the upcoming school year. I would also like to thank you for welcoming employees from national forests across the country who came to work with employees on the Green Mountains for this event. Your hospitality was highly recognized and very much appreciated.

John Sinclair Forest Supervisor Green Mountain National Forest Rutland

Vermont Gas To the editor: Vermont Gas is committed to bringing a clean, affordable and reliable energy option to thousands more Vermont businesses and families. Vermont Gas is constructing the Addison Natural Gas Project in full compliance with all of its permits.

The recent determination that a wetland in Geprags Park should be re-delineated since its first evaluation in 2012 is not uncommon. In fact, we have amended project permits in other instances without impact to construction. We are working closely with our environmental experts to amend our Vermont Wetlands Permit to reflect this new delineation. This work in no way voids or revokes our existing permits or our ability to construct the project outside Geprags Park while amendments are being filed.

The purpose of the recent Show Cause Request, made by a few individuals, is to impede, delay and add cost to this project by whatever means, without regard to facts.

Today over 250 inspectors, contractors and laborers are making great progress constructing this 41-mile clean energy project that will extend the benefits of natural gas to Addison County.”

Vermont Gas Systems is a leader in energy efficiency and innovation, offering a clean, safe, affordable choice for over 50,000 homes, businesses, and institutions in Franklin and Chittenden counties. The company plays an important role in Vermont’s clean energy future by displacing higher-emitting fuels and with its award-winning energy efficiency programs. For more information about Vermont Gas visit www.VermontGas.com.

Brandon Cousino (left) of VUHS presents a check to Vergennes Lions Club President Chuck Burkins at a recent meeting in Vergennes.

Ferrisburgh teen donates $2,402 to Lions

By Lou Varricchio

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VERGENNES — At a recent Vergennes Lions Club meeting, Vergennes Union High School junior student Brandon Cousino of Ferrisburgh presented a check for $2,402 to assist the Lions in building ramps and other worthwhile projects.

Lions Club member Larry Simino told the Eagle that Cousino got the idea of finding sponsors to recognize his efforts in VUHS wrestling after hearing about projects the Lions are spearheading in the greater Vergennes area.

“Brandon said he had a plan whereby his sponsors would

donate a certain amount to each pin he made and each time his would win his class,” Simino said. “He earned the state championship which took him to the regionals where he finished in sixth place.”

Cousino informed club members that when his sponsors knew what he was doing many donatedmore than they had pledged.

“Any time Brandon lost, he put in the amount his sponsors would have put in,” Simino added. “He received a standing ovation by our Lions Club members for his dedication to helping the club help the communities served.”

Beth Parent, Communications Manager, Vermont Gas Systems

Meeting planned for lake property owners CASTLETON — The Lake Bomoseen Association offers educational presentations during the summer months for LBA members and friends of the largest lake completely in Vermont. The final meeting is free, held Aug. 13, 9-10 a.m., at Kehoe Conservation Camp. An Enman Engineering spokeperson will discuss engineering topics for lake property owners. For any more information or questions, call 802-468-2281 or e-mail gdddbrown@hotmail.com.

TIME CAPSULE — A view of West Rutland Town Office building during the early 1900s. West Rutland’s origins revolve around the marble industry. By 1835, a large deposit of solid marble was found locally. By the 1840s, small companies began mining operations, with marble quarries becoming profitable when the railroad arrived in 1851.

Photo courtesy of Town of West Rutland

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HARRY POTTER JUL. MIDNIGHT 30 Sat. RELEASE PARTY@PHOENIX BOOKS, BURLINGTON, ESSEX, RUTLAND. Saturday: 11:00 pm

The Party That Must Not Be Named! Harry Potter fans of all ages are invited to join for a midnight release party for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Festivities start at 11pm, book sales begin at midnight. Themed activities, trivia, Goblet of Fire giveaways.

Guests are encouraged to come in costume for extra chances to win! Details may vary from location to location, visit phoenixbooks.biz for all info!

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Rutland County Humane Society

The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is working with VT-CAN (a low cost spay/neuter clinic in Vermont) to host a low cost spay/neuter clinic for Rutland County cats on Monday, Aug. 22 in Pittsford.

Prior registration is required. Female cat spays and male cat neuters are $60 including rabies and distemper shots. Limited financial assistance is available. If you are in need ask about eligibility when scheduling your appointment.

Cats need to be dropped off between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. and picked up at 4:30 p.m. Space is limited so please register soon.

Limited to Rutland County residents. Transportation from the old American Red Cross building parking lot in Rutland is available but must be requested when scheduling your cat.

To register your cat(s) or for more information please contact VT-CAN at 802-223-0034 or e-mail fixpets802@gmail.com.

CRYSTAL 3 Year Old. Spayed Female. Catahoula Mix. Sweet and talented, that’s me. You see, I already know Sit, Shake (with both paws) and High Five. And I’m smart so I know I

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can learn more commands and maybe even some tricks. I’m shy when I first meet new people and it takes me a while to warm up so my new family will need to be patient with me as I settle in and get used to my new favorite people and my new home. I’m a loving gal and once I feel comfortable I’ll be your best friend. I enjoy going for walks and hikes and I have nice leash manners.

SAM 2 Year Old. Neutered Male. Himalayan Mix. Cream point.

I arrived in June after a kind citizen realized I had been left behind by someone living close by. I am doing quite well here at the shelter and can’t wait to get to know my new family. I hope you stop in soon, so I can get to know you and we can see if maybe I am the right friend for you.

MIDNIGHT 2 year Old. Spayed Female. Domestic Short Hair. Black and White.

I am a little girl packed full of fun. I arrived at the shelter in May with several other cats. We were in a home where there were just too many of us. It was good we

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were brought here, so we could find a home with a little more one on one attention. I do get along with most other cats, so maybe if you have a friend or two for me, maybe we will hit it off and become the best of friends.

LOLLI 6 Year Old. Spayed Female. Boxer Mix. Oh I’m an outgoing, social lady who loves getting belly rubs. I’m a lot of fun to be around and you’ll smile and enjoy every minutes you’re with me. I walk nicely on a leash and I can’t wait to go for walks and hikes and other outdoor adventures with my new family. I don’t play with toys very much but maybe once I settle into my new home I will. I’m happiest when I’m around my favorite people. I already know how to Sit and look forward to learning more commands and maybe even some tricks.

Adrian Bernhard Rutland County Humane Society 765 Stevens Rd. Pittsford, Vt. 802-483-6700 www.rchsvt.org

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The Week In Sports

Rutland’s CSJ welcomes new coaches

By James Lambert

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RUTLAND — Jonathan Lamiotte has joined CSJ as head coach for the Women’s Basketball program. Lamiotte, who is also an admissions counselor at CSJ, most recently served as head women’s basketball coach and assistant men’s soccer coach for nearby Green Mountain College.

Lamiotte takes over for former head coach Chris Wood, who helped lead the team to a near-perfect 31-1 overall record, culminating with the win of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association National Championship, the first for CSJ. The Lady Saints were also the National runners-up in 2015.

“College of St. Joseph’s women’s basketball program is coming off a magical season where they won the YSCC Championship and the USCAA National Championship. As a program, we have some tough shoes to fill,” he said. “But I believe that with hard work, dedication and a commitment to excellence, we will be very competitive.”

Lamiotte has already begun identifying areas that he intends to develop and strengthen.

“Offenses may have off-nights when it comes to shooting, but the defensive effort demonstrated should always be at a consistent level. The more that our team’s defense is consistent, the team will win more than it loses, even if we have only average offensive talent,” he said. “Defense and rebounding wins championships. Defense is one thing that can be constant each and every game. No one will outwork us, as coaches and players, in the identification of us being a top-notch program.”

John White will take over as head men’s soccer coach.

The men’s soccer team had a successful 2015 season, going 11-7-1 overall and making an appearance in the USCAA National Tournament.

White has previously served as head coach for Otter Valley Middle School’s girl’s and boy’s soccer team, and as head coach and assistant coach for Vermont Elite for three years.

While in his native Texas, he served as head coach of U20 men’s indoor soccer.

White is looking forward to developing CSJ’s current roster into better players, creating a bond with the community, and working toward the College’s third national championship.

“I develop players to beJonathan Lamiotte come as high of level they can achieve using academy and “street” methods,” he said. “I build confidence through repetition and understanding players’ strengths and weakness and honing in on what they do best, rather than to try and make them someone they aren’t. All players are unique and can serve different roles on the field.”

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Strong winds and heavy rainfall knocked out power to 26,000 MIDDLEBURY – Strong winds, hail and lightning roared through Vermont this afternoon, knocking down trees and power lines, affecting more than 26,000 Green Mountain Power customers July 23.

The storm cell passed through Addison and Rutland counties producing strong winds with downed branches and power and telephone lines. Communities such as Ripton and Brandon felt a strong portion the storm’s fast-moving wrath.

“This was an incredibly intense storm causing extensive damage across the state,” said Kristin Carlson, Chief Communications Executive. “Crews are working to restore power and even with additional crews that we are bringing in, we expect restoration efforts could continue into Monday for the some of the areas most badly hit.”

July is the month that typically has the most outages, as frequent and strong thunderstorms can knock down trees and affect thousands of customers. The storm was even more intense than a typical summer storm.

“We had a combination of conditions that we in meteorology dread, as it produced quite a fierce thunderstorm,” said Roger Hill, meteorologist. “The strongest winds moved

through some of the state’s most populated areas, with winds that probably exceeded 60 miles per hour in some locations.”

Crews responded quickly and have already restored power to 3,500 customers, and will continue working until power is restored to all customers. Power restoration is focused first on areas where repairs can restore power to quickly to the largest number of customers.

“Safety is a top priority in these storms for our crews and our customers,” said Carlson.

“Trees can bring down power lines, but the lines can still be live, so we urge people to stay away from downed lines, and to keep children and pets away until GMP crews arrive.”

Forecasts call for more storms to arrive Monday. Green Mountain Power is also preparing for the upcoming storm, and reminds customers to stay safe.

Green Mountain Power will provide updates on Facebook, Twitter and to this newspaper.

Customers may report outages and get updates through GMP’s text service or application, as well as calling 1-888-835-4672, or visiting GMP’s Outage Center page at www. greenmountainpower.com.

Green Mountain Power crews were on the road repairing damaged lines following the July 24 storm.

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by announcing a plan to receive 100 Syrian refugees, slated to arrive in October. He later admitted having spent six months in private consultations with representatives of VRRP, USCRI, the State Department, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Gov. Peter Shumlin.

Louras has defended his secrecy by saying public awareness would have led to a citywide vote on the issue, a democratic approach that the mayor called “offensive.” He also said key stakeholders — including housing experts, economic development professionals, and

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The Board of Aldermen narrowly rejected a petition by residents to put the issue to a vote earlier this month. However, they agreed to send an advisory letter to the assistant secretary of the U.S. State Department Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration expressing their lack of support for the program. Larson said the letter is a request for additional time so city leaders can review any documents the State Department may provide.

David Trapeni, the organizer who led the petition for a citywide vote, said the mayor’s

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secrecy has provoked a flurry of FOIA requests. Among other things, the requests aim to intercept communications between Louras and Shumlin that could validate or dispel a rumor that the mayor was offered a federal job in return for accepting Syrian refugees.

“From what we understand, it was something at the SBA (Small Business Administration). It’s not the commissioner of the SBA, but something underneath her, because obviously he’s not going to take a position that would be in jeopardy after the election,” Trapeni said.

Trapeni claims Shumlin reached out to Louras after President Barack Obama announced a federal plan to resettle 10,000 Syrian refugees fleeing a civil war. An estimated 12 million people have fled the country in the past five years.

“Shumlin had him go up there and asked him to help out and get some of the refugees,” Trapeni said. “… And for consideration of that, basically I think everybody who follows politics has decided that his mayoral chances are pretty much done, because people are pissed off in this community.”

Larson said he FOIA’d the governor’s office for information that could shed light on the program and possible incentives offered to Louras. “(I requested) any communications between the mayor’s office and the governor’s office referencing the resettlement program … and also in reference to that particular rumor, if there’s any communication involving a potential job opportunity.”

Asked if the governor’s office had responded to the job offer claim, Larson said he “received an email from one of the governor’s paralegals stating that they had no emails or anything related to that.”

Trapeni said he initially ignored the rumor until another source independently said Louras’ family has plans to move to New Hampshire. He then repeated the job rumor during a public comment period on the night the board voted against holding a special election, and even made a passing comment to Louras.

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“I caught him down in the hallway downstairs and said to the mayor, ‘Good luck on your new job,’ and he goes, ‘Yeah, thanks,’ and I go, ‘You’re welcome.’”

Notte dismissed rumors of a quid pro quo.

“I’ve heard those rumors, and quite frankly, I think they’re all poppycock. The mayor has deep roots in this community.”

Louras did not respond to Watchdog’s request to be interviewed for this story.

Despite expressing disappointment with the situation, Larson said he blames the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program, not the mayor.

“The onus is on the Refugee Resettlement Program and not so much on the mayor, who is trying to do what he feels is morally and responsibly right for the city by his determination.”

“He never lied to us — he never did. He just kept a secret from us,” Larson added.

When asked how the aldermen could have been kept in the dark, Larson replied, “The president of the Board of Aldermen finally admitted that he knew about it early on, after denying that he did.”

Trapeni said he will continue seeking answers on what took place behind closed doors.

“I’ve known him a long time. One thing about Louras is, he’s not going to stick his neck out unless there’s something good on the other end of it. He’s just not going to. He’s not made that way,” he said.

“He’s looking for something better, and obviously he was given an opportunity, and we believe that’s the reason he’s jeopardizing his political aspirations in the city.”

Spc. Prouty promoted SHELBURNE — Vermont National Guard Spc. Katie Prouty, 22, of Shelburne, daughter of Glen Prouty of Cornwall, was promoted to the Guard’s military police force. Prouty is a 2012 graduate of Champlain Valley Union High School. She is employed as a caregiver in Shelburne.

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Taxes

From page 1 the states with the highest average combined state and local sales tax rates are Louisiana (9.99 percent), Tennessee (9.45 percent), Arkansas (9.30 percent), Alabama (8.97 percent), and Washington (8.92 percent).

The difference in sales tax rates between states can induce consumers to move across state lines.

Jared Walczak, policy analyst at the Tax Foundation, told the Eagle that Vermont’s 6.17 percent state and local average, as reflected in the report, combines to form an above-average state rate of 6 percent along with modest local option taxes.

Walczak said that, “The higher a state’s sales tax, especially compared to regional competitors, the more likely people are to engage in cross-border shopping or to shop online.”

While sales tax rates differ by state, sales tax bases impact how much revenue is collected from a tax and how the tax affects the economy, Wolczak said.

“States have the opportunity to broaden sales tax bases and lower rates, producing a more neutral, more reliable sales tax,” Walczak said. “Frequently, however, policymakers have turned to rate increases rather than base expansion to address revenue concerns.”

The Tax Foundation report shows that sales taxes are just one part of the overall tax structure and therefore must be considered in context.

“For example,” Wolczak noted, “Washington State has high sales taxes but no income tax, whereas Oregon has no sales tax but high income taxes.”

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The report isn’t the best of news for the long-term health of Vermont business.

“Neighboring Massachusetts has a state rate of 6.25 percent, but no local sales taxes, while neighboring New York has a combined average rate of 8.49 percent,” Walczak said.

“Neighboring New Hampshire, however, imposes no sales tax at all, and you can see the effect by driving up I-91 and seeing which side of the river businesses choose.”

The higher a state’s sales tax, especially compared to regional competitors, the more likely people are to engage in crossborder shopping or to shop online, he said.

Founded in 1937, the Tax Foundation is the nation’s leading independent tax policy research organization. The new 50-state report is available online at www.taxfoundation.org.

Police say incident DUI related BRIDPORT — Vermont State Police responded to a residence on Forrest Road in Bridport for a reported accident with an intoxicated male who was also trying to start an altercation.

Upon arrival at the residence, troppers made contact with Gregory Sands, 32, of Bridport.

Sands told police that he collided with another vehicle in a shared driveway.

Sands refused to provide a preliminary sample of his breath, and was later taken into custody and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. He was released on a citation to appear in Addison County District Court on Aug. 1 to answer the charge of DUI 1.

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