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Veteran Vermonters stories and more
VERMONT
November 4, 2017
Published by New Market Press, Inc.
Serving Addison, Rutland & Chittenden Counties
Philly man cited in Rutland By Lou Varricchio STA FF W RITER
WINDSTORM PUMMELS REGION » pg. 18
RUTLAND | On Oct. 25, members of the Vermont State Police of the Rutland Barracks responded to Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility for a report of an individual, Jamarr Robinson, 36, of Philadelphia, Pa., who reportedly introduced prescription medication into the prison facility. Robinson was issued a criminal citation for transportation of alcohol, tobacco, or regulated drugs into places of detention. The penalties for an individual who violates this statute shall be imprisoned not more than three month or fined not more than $300 or both. ■
Pregnancy center offers strength, healing, understanding By Lou Varricchio STA FF W RITER
MIDDLEBURY | “Helping to avoid unintended consequences is what we’re all about,” according to Joanie Praamsma, executive director of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Addison County. Praamsma, along with Fawnda Buttolph, the center’s client services director, have reopened the well-respected resource center at a new, roomier location, on the second
floor of 102 Court St. (U.S. Route 7), in Middlebury. The center faces Court Street on the northside of Countryside Carpet & Paint (the former Planned Parenthood site). This caring, faith-based center is a non-profit organization funded entirely by local donations; it offers compassion, hope, and practical help to those struggling with pregnancy loss, relationship challenges and parenting concerns. The Pregnancy Resource Center’s valuable support and services are always free of charge. “We just purchased and moved into a space at 102 Court St. and are up and running,”
Praamsma told the Eagle. “We are a center that offers education and support to those facing pregnancy challenges. We offer information and education classes, peer counseling and material resources and all of our services are free of charge. Feel free to drop in or visit our website at www.addisonpregnancycenter.org to learn more about us.” All center services are confidential and designed to identify individual needs in a non-coercive and non-judgmental way. “We serve women, families and students who are in need of pregnancy services regardless of age,
YOUNG EXPLORERS With 2017 winding down, the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum just reported one of its best years yet for educating young explorers. The Ferrisburghbased museum has had over 1,200 junior adventurers enrolled in various programs so far this year. Included during the summer just ended were snorkeling (pictured), archeology, paddling, ecology and boat building programs, to name a few. Parents can sign kids up for 2018 programs by contacting the museum at 475-2022. Photo provided
race, religion or marital status,” Buttolph said. Praamsma and Buttolph are compassionate women who are committed to providing accurate and complete information on all options so that a couple, or a single women, can make an informed decision that is best for mother and child. Buttolph said that the center offers free pregnancy testing in junction with a medical doctor, information on abortion, pregnancy and adoption, crisis mentoring, support for parents, boyfriends and husbands, medical referrals, adoption counseling and referrals, » Pregnancy Center Cont. on pg. 19
Farm program creates local money
MIDDLEBURY | Gov. Phil Scott, Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts, and farm to school partners joined students last week to celebrate Vermont’s robust presence in farm to school at the Fletcher Sweet Farm. Vermont was the first state in the nation to implement a Farm to School Grant Program and the USDA has modeled their program after it. “I can’t emphasize enough how important farm to school is in Vermont. It’s always been a source of pride for our state, and that pride grows as our grant program continues to get stronger,” said Scott. » Farm Program Cont. on pg. 6
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