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Orwell man charged for animal cruelty From News Reports V ERMONT STATE POLICE
ORWELL | On Sept. 21, at approximately 10:30 a.m., officials of the town of Orwell requested the assistance of the Vermont State Police in regards to an animal problem. The call to police was prompted after Kevin Desjardin several neighborhood Photo provided complaints had been received by town officials. The state police, in conjunction with the animal control officer of Orwell, responded to the residence located on Church Street. On the property, troopers found two dogs exposed to the elements and deprived of proper shelter from the elements. Police told reporters that one of the dogs was discovered to be housed in a small kennel that was not properly cleaned or cared for; the result created a less than desirable living environment for the animal. The homeowner, Kevin Desjardin, 33, arrived at the residence a short time after police responded. Desjardin was issued a criminal citation to appear before the Addison County Superior Court to answer two charges of Title 13 VSA 352: cruelty to animals. Desjardin was ordered to appear before the court on Nov. 5. ■
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: ATOM-POWERED ‘USS VERMONT’
The latest in atomic-powered submarines, the USS Vermont, currently known as the PCU Vermont, is a Virginia-class submarine; it will be launched in the year 2023. Pictured: The USS Virginia underway, the namesake of the future USS Vermont’s class. U.S. Navy/General Dynamics photo
By Lou Varricchio THE V ERMONT EAGLE
MONTPELIER | It was a proud moment
at the Vermont State Capitol last Thursday when Gov. Phil Scott met with the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Gloria Valdez. The pair were joined by Commanding Officer Commander Henry
Roenke, USN, and Chief Petty Officer James Brownson, USN, of the soon to be “USS Vermont.” A powerful, silent fastattack submarine. » USS Vermont Cont. on pg. 5
VSAC comes to Addison County By Lou Varricchio THE V ERMONT EAGLE
ORIGINS: Middlebury College hosts the live performance event “Cocoon,” inspired by the popular storytelling phenomenon “The Moth,” on Friday, Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m. at the Mahaney Center for the Arts. Six hand-picked storytellers will tell a diverse range of stories around the theme of origins. The audience is invited to a reception with the storytellers after the show. Pictured: Middlebury’s Hannah Manley in 2017’s “Cocoon.” Photo by Aaron Kimball
MIDDLEBURY | Parents of college-bound students can learn all the ins and outs of college financing at three, free Vermont Student Assistance Corp. (VSAC) workshops to be held at Addison County high schools. The workshops will be this month to help families fill out important financial aid forms. “The informal workshops will show you how to fi ll out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), and the Vermont State Grant application. The FAFSA is the basis for determining eligibility for federal Pell grants, the Vermont State Grant, fi nancial aid from the school that the student attends, and for student loans,” according to VSAC’s Sabina Haskell. Students and parents can ask questions and learn about the complex college financial aid process, including how to apply for scholarships. Internet access will be available and space is limited at these Addison County workshops.
The following information is needed to complete the FAFSA and is needed for both students and parents: Social Security numbers, FSA IDs to sign FAFSA electronically, the names of the colleges that the student is applying to, 2017 federal tax returns, including schedules, W-2s and K-1 form if applicable, current checking and savings account balances, home value and debt (if applicable), alien registration card (if not a U.S. citizen) Dates and locations for the workshops are listed below and also are available online at vsac.org/events/list. Mt. Abraham Union High School: Thursday, Oct. 11, financial aid forms, 6:30 p.m., room 2049 (space is limited, call guidance to reserve a spot) Vergennes Union High School: Tuesday, Oct. 16, financial aid forms, 6:30 p.m., computer lab (space is limited, call guidance to reserve a spot) Middlebury Union High School: Monday, Oct. 29, financial aid forms, 6:30 p.m., library (space is limited, call guidance to reserve a spot). Information on VSAC’s college planning resources can be found online at vsac.org. ■
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