Milton Independent: October 11, 2018

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Milton heroin dealer sentenced in federal court

By COURTNEY LAMDIN A Milton man convicted of selling fentanyl-laced heroin was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison late last month, court records show.

Jeffrey Drown, now twice convicted for selling narcotics, will also serve six years of supervised release following his prison term,

plus pay a $100 fine, the Sept. 20 judgment says. The original charge carried a maximum sentence of 30 years’ imprisonment, up to a lifetime of supervised release and a $2 million fine.

The sentencing follows Drown’s pleading guilty in U.S. District Court in Rutland in May to a charge of possessing fentanyl, a highly potent and deadly opiate, with intent

to distribute.

Drown was initially arrested

by Milton police last fall following a traffic stop that found him with nearly 900 bags of heroin stashed in a rental vehicle he used to sell his product out of state. Police say Drown’s product – carried in baggies bearing a grim reaper design – was responsible for several nearfatal overdoses in town, including

one just over a mile from his home.

Police set their sights on Drown after a confidential informant raised concerns about people using Drown’s product. They initiated a series of controlled drug buys to establish probable cause.

“The stuff [Drown] is giving out to people is killing people,” Milton Detective Nick Hendry told the Milu see DROWN, page 4

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Town forest trail upgrades complete

By MADELINE CLARK

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provements included widening the pathway to 8 feet with a 10-foot clearance height, leveling the path, adding a compact stone surface, installing culverts to prevent pooling, building ADA-compliant handrails, creating an accessible parking space and constructing a turning pad for wheelchairs before the bridge, according to Sinadinoski.

The conservation commission offered volunteer labor this summer, conducting an initial trail clearing and then reseeding the path after Timber and Stone’s efforts.

This Wednesday, the commission planned to add improvements like a bike rack and a removable bollard, a

Town Forest Trail improvements were completed this week, marking the end of a project that began in 2015.

Upgrades to the trail have made it the first Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant pathway in Milton.

“A lot of people are really excited,” said Victor Sinadinoski, director of planning and economic development.

Milton Conservation Commission chair Dan Gaherty said he’s pleased the project has alleviated the “mud fest” that used to occur along the path.

Work by contractor Timber & Stone LLC began in mid-July with most tasks completed by Labor Day. Im-

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Milton Recreation staffer Ben Nappi and rec commissioner John Lindsay measure a giant pumpkin at the farmers' market at Hannaford plaza last Thursday.

Giant growing contest brings out Milton’s best and biggest fruits, veggies

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ammoth gourds, pumpkins and assorted vegetables lined the Milton Farmers’ Market last Thursday, as part of the recreation department’s fourth annual giant vegetable growing contest.

“Look at the size of that sweet potato,” passersby said as they gazed upon the fruits and veggies procured by nine local gardeners’ labor.

The contest was part of a town effort to build community and get people outside, according to rec coordinator Kym Duchesneau.

“It's kind of a fun challenge just to see what people can grow,” she said.

This year, reigning champion Rick Wasielewski celebrated his fourth win, taking home first place again.

Christian Dymond took second place, and both growers got all the gardening glory that accompanies success, with their 367- and 358-pound pumpkins, respectively.

The rec department provided aspiring farmers with giant pumpkin seeds from last year’s winning pumpkin and from seed packets this past Green Up Day. But Miltonians were encouraged to flex their green thumbs and grow any kind of behemoth they could imagine from flowers to potatoes for the “best in show” contest.

Although Milton Rec doesn’t have a scale hefty enough to handle participants’ bounty, rec commission chairman John Lindsay was happy to step in with a measuring system developed by the University of Ohio.

He says the system can measure within 5 percent of the pumpkins’ true weight.

Children, adults, participants and market shoppers alike stopped to watch as Lindsay wrapped his string this way and that, recording lengths and widths.

“You make a cross [with the string] at the stem, measure each part of the cross, then the thickest part of the pumpkin,” he said. “Then you add those measurements up.”

It’s like measuring from the North Pole to the South Pole then around the equator, he explained.

This year, Lindsay entered a sizable 61-pound pumpu see CROP, page 3

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Julie Moore, secretary of Vt. Agency of Natural Resources; Louis Porter, commissioner of Vt. Dept. of Fish & Wildlife; and Steve Costello, VP of Green Mountain Power, congratulate biologist Steve Parren on winning the GMP-Zetterstrom award.

Sandbar provides backdrop for GMP-Zetterstrom award winner

By AMANDA BROOKS

The ceremony took place at the Sandbar State Park in Milton on a cloudy, windy day, but the beauty of the landscape that highlights Parren’s work still shone through, commissioner Louis Porter noted.

“I don't there's any more tangible way of seeing that

Steve Parren, a biologist with the Vt. Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, was awarded the Green Mountain PowerZetterstrom Environmental Award last week for his work conserving non-game wildlife and protecting endangered species.

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Candidates quizzed ahead of election

By COURTNEY LAMDIN

L to R: Republican Chris Mattos, Republican John Palasik and Democrat Todd Buik. All are vying for two seats in the Chittenden 10 House district in the Nov. 6 election.

Calendar Highlights See pages 6 & 7

Voters in the Chittenden 10 district will choose two of the three candidates running for a House seat in the general election November 6. Ahead of the vote, the Milton Independent posed Republicans Chris Mattos and John Palasik and Democrat Todd Buik three questions,

giving them 500 words to split between their responses.

Buik did not answer multiple attempts to reach him before our set Tuesday deadline.

Here are our questions; the candidates’ answers follow.

1. What is your strategy to balance the state budget?

What taxes or fees, if any, would you be willing to in-

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crease? What services, if any, would you cut?

Vermont legalized recreational marijuana last legislative session. Should the state tax and regulate it — why or why not?

Is the state doing enough to clean up Lake Champlain?

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than in driving across the stretch of road we just came down,” Porter said of Route 2, “and looking up and seeing virtually every pole along that road has a nest on it.”

Porter was referring to nests of ospreys, whose expanded presence in the area and the state as a whole is largely due to the work of Meeri Zetterstrom, the namesake of the day’s award; Parren and Vt. Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers.

Zetterstrom, a late Milton resident, lived on the shores of Lake Arrowhead and was an impassioned supporter of the osprey population in the area starting in the late 1980s.

Her work with Parren, Vt. Fish & Wildlife and Green Mountain Power installing nesting platforms and educating the community eventually led to ospreys being taken off Vermont’s endangered and threatened species list in 2005.

The GMP-Zetterstrom Environmental Award was created to honor her work in 2010. Each year it is awarded to a deserving environmental protector, along with $2,500 to help that person or organization continue their mission.

GMP vice president Steve Costello said it was an easy decision to honor Parren with the Zetterstrom Award this year due to his hard work and dedication for over 30 years, not only to save ospreys but other species as well.

“Virtually every endangered species that has recovered in Vermont, Steve's fingerprints are on those birds and animals and amphibians and turtles,” Costello said.

Costello also referenced Parren’s dedication to the spiny softshell turtle by raising hundreds of them in his own home to help bring back their numbers.

Porter echoed Costello’s praise for Parren’s work with endangered species.

“I can't imagine a greater gift to give Vermonters than to restore these species … it's been Steve Parren's life work to do that,” he said. “As one Vermonter, I just say, I'm proud to know you and work with you.”

Julie Moore, secretary of the Vt. Agency of Natural Resources, also thanked Parren for his work and noted his enthusiasm for protecting endangered species.

“It’s infectious, and it gets people excited,” she said.

“On behalf of everyone, I want to say thank you.”

In his acceptance speech, Parren noted his work with Zetterstrom, whom he called “tenacious.”

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The Green Mountain Power-Zetterstrom award is named for the late Meeri Zetterstrom of Milton, a wildlife advocate who worked with the utility to create nesting habitats for ospreys. Her work helped remove the bird of prey from Vermont's endangered species list.

“I had the pleasure of knowing Meeri, and she really was a force especially when it came to ospreys, so I’m humbled to receive this award from GMP,” he said.

Parren reflected on his excitement when the ospreys first nested on the platforms they installed, noting some of the nests were right there at the Sandbar Natural Area. He called the project a collaborative process.

“Conservation really is a team effort,” Parren said. “I really appreciate the hard work and effort and the collective good will in the conservation that we've actually accomplished, so thank you all for that.”

Parren added the money he received from the award will support the Vt. Dept. of Fish & Wildlife’s nongame wildlife fund, where it would triple or quadruple with matching federal grants to continue protecting endangered species.

“We can’t let our guard down,” he said.

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short vertical post in the middle of the trail entrance to discourage motorized vehicle use.

The Town Forest Trail project was funded with a near-$50,000 Vermont Recreational Trails Program grant and a $16,815 match from the town, the grant agreement shows.

Milton began its trail revamp efforts in 2015 but had to cease work when it discovered the path was part of wetland area, Sinadinoski said.

“The wetlands situation really threw a wrench into our project,” he said. “That took much longer than expected.”

After a two-year and $18,000 effort to obtain wetland permits, the town was left just under $47,450 for the project. Timber & Stone’s bid came in around $46,000.

But, the wetlands surprise left Milton unable to complete all of the renovations it had planned to put award monies towards.

“We wanted to fix the bridge,” Sinadinoski said.

“But that’s a future project.”

Gaherty said if the town receives additional trail funds, the conservation commission would like to continue improving ADA accessibility to the pond and add a wildlife viewing platform.

“That’s our ‘Phase II’ dream,” he said.

According to Sinadinoski, the town is on schedule with its Milton Municipal Forest and Bove Property management plan. He hopes to see increased permitted uses on the trail in addition to its current low-impact uses, but the conservation commission decided to hold off on this for fear of the trails eroding.

“Right now we're kind of in a holding pattern,” Gaherty said. “We'll evaluate that when and if we can get additional servicing done.”

Currently, the Town Forest Trail offers hiking, running, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fishing and hunting.

“Having been a user up there and knowing how it was just real bad [with mud], this is going to be wonderful for all users now,” Gaherty said.

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ABOVE: Rick Wasilewski poses with his winning giant pumpkin at this year's giant vegetable growing contest last Thursday. AT RIGHT, ABOVE: Some nine Miltonians competed in this year's giant vegetable growing contest. Entries included giant pumpkins, gourds, a mammoth sweet potato and more. AT RIGHT, BELOW: Christian Dymond is picture with his second-place pumpkin.

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kin into the contest. It was his first successful attempt -- woodchucks and insects plagued his patch in prior years.

“It’s a lot of fun,” Lindsay said. “It’s almost like caring for a baby.”

His efforts started in late spring and included burying vines to get maximum nutrients and moisture to the fruit.

But every tiller’s strategy is different.

Jim Ballard uses a large water barrel and hose system that his student farmhands developed to give his Blue Hubbard squash and assorted veggies near-con-

stant hydration. He’s positive it saved his crop from drought conditions this summer.

“I didn’t do anything,” four-year champ Wasielewski said, of his 2014 attempt.

“I just put it in the ground.”

The pump-king has since refined his tactics with special watering techniques. Next year, he’s going to install a fence to keep pesky critters away from his crops.

For Collette Hebert, the “cutesy factor” is paramount. Poor soil and scarce light on her property mean she’ll never raise a colossus. So she cartoons char-

acters on her pumpkins to give judges and attendees a laugh. This year she went with the comedic duo, Laurel and Hardy.

“One pumpkin was larger than the other,” she said. “So I went with two characters who go together, one larger than the other.”

Hebert said it’s neat to see what everyone accomplishes.

“I like the way it brings the community together and brings us all a smile,” she said.

Smiles, indeed. Children laughed and scrambled up Wasielewski’s winning harvest, while the adult

crowd tricked one another with a hefty-looking faux pumpkin.

The top crops were awarded $25 Amazon gift cards, and all other entrants received participation certificates.

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Chris Mattos Republican Incumbent 1. The state budget is a self balancing budget. To balance a shortfall in the budget, the legislature can increase taxes or fees to close the gap. If there is a windfall, like the scenario we had this year, the legislature could reduce or maintain tax rates, but that did not happen this year. The average homestead tax rate was maintained for the next year, but the nonresidential rate was increased. We need to spend within our means like each of us do in our own households. I don’t believe we John Palasik Republican 1. When proposing the state budget, some significant things should be seriously considered. Very importantly is how much taxes can people really afford to pay. High taxes contribute greatly to the excessive high cost of living in Vermont. We have thousands of our citizens that have major difficulty paying taxes. We all should be able to live a comfortable life in Vermont, yet there are many who do not.

A tax being considered is the carbon tax. It's claimed a carbon tax will help reduce carbon pollution and it may do this.

However, this tax will significantly increase the current tax on gasoline for our cars and trucks and other fuels to heat our houses. A carbon tax is something Vermonters can't

need to increase taxes or fees in order to have a balanced budget. Under the direction of Gov. Scott, we have seen over the past two years taxes and fees do not need to be increased in order to do this. With this being my first year in the legislature, it was a big learning curve to review the state’s budget. There seems to be an opportunity to seek efficiencies between departments to minimize duplication. For instance, the Agency of Education and the Agency of Human Services both monitor childcare depending on the setting. Making one agency in charge of the program, it could streamline the experience for the children, parents, schools, private centers and the state while saving everyone money.

2. With recreational marijuana now afford.

At this point I don't know what services I would cut if any. Vermont helps provide citizens with mental health and social services. We need services for the opiate epidemic. Our senior citizens have worked long and hard and our veterans have sacrificed greatly. These and others need to continue.

Increased economic development and opportunities for new business will help relieve the tax burden on our citizens. I plan to oppose increases in current taxes. I also plan to oppose new taxes. We simply can't afford additional or new taxes.

2. I would not have voted to legalize recreational use of marijuana. However, this was passed and is now permitted by law. I believe it is reasonable to consider regulating and taxing it, however I think there are

legal, the state should work to tax and regulate it. There is an opportunity to increase revenues by taxing marijuana. Last legislative session, I voted no on the legalization of recreational use due to the public safety worries with no new revenue to support those concerns. The new revenue could be used to increase funding for law enforcement related to drug enforcement and recognition. Currently, there is no “breathalyzer” equivalent like that of drinking and driving which is a concern. Also, funding could be provided for the education in schools and to the public for more information on the effects of marijuana. Additional revenues could be used to fund after school programs, transportation, and Lake Champlain clean up as a few examples.

3. The state has appropriated millions of dollars for the clean up of Lake Champlain, but yet there is still a problem.

Again this summer some of our beaches have been closed and waters have been filled with algae blooms and bacteria. Most notably, Burlington’s wastewater treatment systems have been failing by dumping millions of gallons of raw and partially treated sewage directly into the lake. The state can continue to spend millions of dollars reacting to what has already happened to our waters, but until the root cause is solved, the problem will not go away. The recent announcement of a $30 million plan in Burlington to rehab its outdated systems is a step in the right direction.

numerous factors to review.

The positives must outweigh the negatives. Positives might include tax revenue that could be used to help provide funding to fight the opiate epidemic or help support our schools. Other positives might include tax revenue for roadside testing technology and drug recognition education for our law enforcement officers to help prevent driving under the influence on our highways.

Regulating production of marijuana might produce a safer product. A negative might be that regulation could cause for blackmarket production and sale of marijuana, which has many inherent issues.

There is a fair amount of research on this matter. I believe this data needs careful study and may take some time for the legislature to make an informed decision on whether to tax and regulate recreational

use of marijuana.

3. The state is working to clean up Lake Champlain however this is an enormous and expensive undertaking. Millions of gallons of wastewater are flowing into our lakes. A couple of the largest cities in Vermont have become a center of attention on this matter. Green algae is a reoccurring problem requiring constant monitoring.

Cities and towns need to upgrade facilities and internal monitoring equipment. On a good note, Milton's wastewater treatment facility has very high marks and it's been determined the water we send back into the river is actually very clean. That is something to be quite proud of.

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“That’s why he was a good target, because he was affecting the community directly. People are dying on

the side of the street.”

Out on bail last fall, Drown told the Independent he’s fought heroin addiction for a decade and had

just gotten into the Berlin methadone clinic three weeks before his arrest. He said he was selling heroin to manage his own $600-a-day

habit.

Milton police initially cited Drown with four felonies with a maximum combined sentence of 70 years

if convicted. The case went federal when authorities said Drown continued tripping south to obtain drugs to sell at home. At that

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point, he was ordered held without bail as “there are no conditions of release that will reasonably assure the safety of the community,” the acting U.S. attorney for Vermont wrote at the time.

Federal prosecutors also noted Drown’s former conviction in 2003 for selling heroin, a crime for which he was sentenced to 30 months in jail and three years of supervised release.

Drown will serve out this sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution – Danbury in Connecticut.

Within 15 days of release, he must submit to a drug test with “at least two periodic drug tests thereafter” and must also enroll in a substance abuse program, the judgment says.

Drown previously attended detox at the Brattleboro Retreat three times in three years but didn’t participate in follow-up treatment and relapsed. In 2015, he left Serenity House in Wallingford against medical advice, court records show.

In his interview with the Independent last year, Drown spoke candidly on how his addiction had ravaged his life. He said he’d lost his job, friends and family, and addiction made his life a “vicious cycle” of using heroin just to function.

“It’s an awful existence,” he said then. “Every person wishes that they could quit.”

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Steady for justice of the peace I voted the other day and saw to my surprise that Brenda Steady was not a candidate for JP. I was surprised.

I know that she has been a good JP and she enjoys the job. During my tenure on the selectboard and now as town treasurer, I’ve watch Brenda show up to every meeting that required the attendance of the Justices.

The JPs provide a quiet but essential function in town government.

They form the Board of Civil Authority which helps the Town Clerk in the operation of the elections. Additionally as members of the BCA the JPs form the Board of Abatement which determines when taxes or water bills should be reduced. Justices also can perform marriages, act as notaries and can administer oaths when needed.

Often, I’ve witnessed the town clerk looking for BCA members to help with elections and I know that Brenda has been a constant and helpful person in that effort.

I served on the selectboard with Brenda and know that she is dedicated to this town, so I wrote her name in one my ballot for the general election in november. I ask you to join me in writing in Brenda Steady as one of the 15 Justices of the Peace here in Milton.

John C. Gifford Milton He provided this disclaimer: "I am a former selectboard member and current town treasurer. In my role as town treasurer, I have no direct interaction with the justices of the peace."

Support for Turner Vermont is at a crossroads in this year with elections. I am writing to support Don Turner for lieutenant governor. Let me explain why I am supporting Mr. Turner for the second highest position in the state government. Mr. Turner has served the people of Milton for 14 years as fire & rescue chief, truly a job that demands someone with leadership skills. When I asked former members of the Underhill-Jericho Fire Department about Mr. Turner, they all praised him and say you couldn’t support anyone better. We certainly need leadership in the Vermont Senate. Mr. Turner served as well as a legislature for 13 years as the representative from Milton and currently serves as Town Manager. Don Turner lead a caucus in the Vermont House with many different views, but the one thing he did was always respected their opinions and encouraged members to vote their conscience. A true leader does that.

One thing I can tell you upon looking at Mr. Turner’s voting record is that he remembers the business owners and homeowners in Vermont. He believes that rising taxes are not helping Vermonters or increasing business regulations helps our state economy.

We need someone in the second in command position who will work across the aisle to make Vermont a better Vermont. Since voting has started, I urge voters to support Donald Turner Jr. Bill Lawrence Underhill

An endorsement for Turner As a former state representative, secretary of state, state treasurer and governor, I’ve worked with many elected officials in Vermont. High among them is Rep. Don Turner – a true public servant by any standard.

I first met Don when I was filling a vacancy for state representative from Milton. I remember interviewing him for the position and I was incredibly impressed with his deep dedication to his community – including serving as a volunteer firefighter for his entire adult life. I knew right away that I’d met a dedicated, practical and common-sense leader with a bright future ahead.

I gladly appointed Don to the House. Since then, he has been elected 6 times overwhelmingly. He has risen through the ranks to House minority leader, where he’s been the voice of reason, helping Gov. Scott put the brakes on excessive spending and taxes. Don is truly committed to focusing on our state’s economic challenges and making Vermont affordable.

As town manager of Milton, Don has brought his problem-solving skills to a managerial level, where he’s helped lead his community forward.

Whether it’s in his home town or under the Golden Dome, he’s always focused on building bridges and getting things done.

We need this type of leadership in Montpelier, which is why I’m proud to endorse Don Turner for lieutenant governor. I hope you’ll join me in voting for Don on november 6.

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Obituaries & In memoriam LANCE MCPECK

JOHN A. LARIVEE MILTOn – John A. Larivee, 84, died Monday, Oct.

FRANCIS E. PARROTT MILTOn – Francis E. Parrott, 87 died peacefully at home on Oct. 7, 2018 with his loving wife by his side.

Francis was born on March 11, 1931 in Burlington, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Livermore) Parrott.

On Dec. 26, 1961, her married Shirley Cross at the

GILES D. JACKSON Giles D. Jackson, 79, of Tucson, Ariz. and a native of Milton passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 after a short illness.

He was born in Burlington on March 14, 1939 to John L. Jackson and Susan K. Towne. He graduated from Milton High School in

MILTOn – Lance J. McPeck, 49, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.

Lance was born April 18, 1969 in Smithtown, n.Y., the son of Lawrence and Anne (Cullen) McPeck.

He graduated from High School in Bohemia, n.Y. and from Champlain College with a degree in information technology. He was employed for the U.S. Courts

and most recently at VSAC as an information technician.

Lance loved doing anything with technology and working on cars. He loved fantasy football and baseball and was a huge nY Jets and Mets fan.

He is survived by his wife, Jessica Ann McPeck; his mother, Anne McPeck, of Ridge, n.Y.; his sisters Donna Weisbecker and her husband, Jack, of Long Island, n.Y. and Pam Vorisek

and her husband, Billy, of Smithtown, n.Y.; his fatherin-law and mother-in-law, John and Ann Miller, of Ronkonkoma, n.Y. and a sister and brother-in-law.

Memorial contributions in Lance’s memory may be made to the Chittenden County Humane Society, 142 Kindness Ct., So. Burlington, VT 05403. Memorial services will be at a later date in Long Island. Condolences may be made to www.minorfh.com.

8, 2018 at the University of Vermont Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

John was born July 18, 1934 in Burlington, the son of Arsene and Mary (Roche) Larivee.

On June 2, 1956, he married Geraldine Ann Dashnow at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Burlington.

John served in the Vermont Army national Guard and worked at IBM, retiring in 1991.

John loved to fish and to play golf. He also loved sports, especially the Bos-

ton Red Sox. In addition to Gerry, John is survived by his daughters Cheryl nolan and her husband, norman, of Fairfield; Kathy Datnoff and her husband, Chuck, of Milton; Mary Holbrook and her husband, Jim, of Colchester; and Patty Holden and her husband, Vedder, of Milton; by his grandchildren Johna, Jessica, Keeghan, Ashley, Michael, nicole, David, Brian, Kristen, Courtney, Caleb and Kallie; by his great-grandchildren Peyton, Sawyer, Maddy, Bryson, Ryan, Jaylyn, M.J., Kahlyn, Bentley,

Dylan, Jayden, Austin and Myles; and by several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his sisters Margaret LaBounty and Catherine Bondurant.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Minor Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Milton. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis Cemetery.

Condolences may be made to www.minorfh.com.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Burlington.

Francis served in the U.S. Air Force for over 23 years, retiring in 1971. He began work for the State of Vermont Forest and Parks Department shortly after, where he worked an additional 20 years.

In addition to his wife, Shirley Parrott ,of Mil-

ton, he is survived by their children sons and spouses, Bradley Parrott and his wife, Helga, of Augsburg, Germany; Brian Parrott and his wife, Barbara, of Charleston, West Va.; and Joseph Parrott and his wife, Jodi, of Milton; by his grandchildren Katja and Julia, Dustin, Jake and Josh; by Shirley’s sister and brothers Wanda Tinker of

Milton, Walter “Bubby” Cross of Milton and John Cross and his wife, Eleanor, of Fletcher.

A graveside service with military honors will be held Monday Oct. 15, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. in St. Ann’s Cemetery in Milton.

Condolences may be made to www.minorfh.com.

1957 and served in the U.S. Air Force for two years.

Giles loved the outdoors and spent hours hiking in the Arizona desert and across the mountains of Vermont.

He also enjoyed hunting and fishing in Vermont, Colorado and Canada.

Giles is survived by his sisters Janice Jackson, Sally Senesac, Connie Thomp-

son and Doris Streeter; by numerous nieces and nephews; by his daughter Shelley Jackson and by her children Jordan Jackson Beaty and Jenna Mae Beaty.

He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Judy Jean Parrott, and his daughter Leslie Mae Hermann.

His wonderful spirit,

joy and life will be celebrated at a memorial service at the Highlands in Oro Valley, Ariz.

A second memorial open house will be held in Vermont at the South Hero Congregation Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 1-3 p.m.

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Remembering

Shopping around

I

was making a grocery list when I stopped and remembered the grocery stores when I was a kid. There weren't many choices in rural Vermont then – you mostly shopped at whatever Lorinda Henry store was in the village.

In Johnson, the main store was actually a Grand Union, but probably not like any GU you recall. We just called it Dick's Store.

It was housed in an old brick building near the bank, not a company-built one near the edge of town. I don't remember if there were any shopping carts, but it would have been impossible to take them out of the store as there were several steps leading in or out. I remember it as well-lighted, possibly the brightest indoor place I'd ever been.

I am not exactly sure what was purchased there.

Bananas, I guess, and orange juice. Sugar, flour, baking soda. Cheese. The few things that were not made at the farm. Since it was a dairy farm, with a small orchard, and with access to a meat locker where a beef was butchered and hung each year, there may not have been enough groceries we needed to fill a shopping cart anyway. Gram brought her extra eggs to trade for some of the goods.

One year at Christmas, the Grand Union company sold toy stores – they were cardboard with lots of tiny cardboard groceries. Santa brought me one, and I spent a number of hours cutting out the groceries and setting up the store which was not unlike the one where we shopped. I actually can't imagine enough kids nowadays being interested in setting up stores to make it worth having them for sale, but it was entirely absorbing at the time. I tried adding more groceries cut from magazine ads, but they were mostly out of scale, which bothered me.

There was also an IGA, which may have belonged to the Joneses, although I may not remember that correctly. I don't remember what they sold that Dick didn't, but we went there once in a while. Those were our two choices, and we did just fine, at least by 1950s standards. Orange juice came in a large tin can with bluebirds on it – it probably lacked the flavor that bottled, refrigerated juice has, but since it was the only juice we had, we didn't know the difference anyway.

In Cambridgeboro, Mom also shopped at two stores. We always walked, and she bought what she could carry or put in the baby stroller. We went most often to the one just up on our side of the street.

We got nearly everything we needed there. I don't recall much of it except I think it was kind of dark, except by the big front windows. Sometimes when Mom wanted fresh meat or things the smaller store didn't carry, we went to the bigger store across the street. There was a sense of adventure in going there – crossing the streets was a big deal for me. Cambridge had once had a real green which had been bisected by Route 15 – therefore crossing meant navigating three different streams of traffic. There was a butcher at that store, and they had a walk-in cooler for meat with an exciting-looking latch than held the thickly insulated door closed tightly, I never got too close to it as I had a fear of somehow getting shut in.

This was a more modern store with better lighting, fresh local meat, fresh produce and a cheerful couple who owned and ran it. I believe it is still in business, though no doubt with a different couple.

We moved over to where Dad still lives when I was nine. We got spoiled. Suddenly there were more stores, more lights, more things to buy. Are we better served? Maybe. But we can't go back anyway. And someday I suppose this will all be quaint, too.

Suddenly there were more stores, more lights, more things to buy.

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Calendar of Events

OCT 11 THU | 11 Milton FaMily CoMMunity Center PlaygrouP

9:30 - 11 a.m., Milton Public Library. This is a great opportunity for families and caregivers to connect with other families while engaging in a group experience and exploring early educational opportunities with a trained facilitator. No preregistration necessary, drop-ins and homeschoolers welcome.

Free; ages 5 and under.

Bone Builders

10 a.m., Elm Place, 60 Bombardier Rd., Milton. Hosted by Support and Services at Home.

ColChester/Milton rotary Meeting

Noon, the Hampton Inn, 42 Lower Mtn. View Dr., Colchester. For more information, contact Earl Wertheim at 651-1690 or vt210@earthlink. net.

Wii BoWling

1 p.m., Elm Place, 60 Bombardier Rd., Milton. Hosted by Support and Services at Home.

Milton FarMers' Market

3:30 - 7 p.m., Hannaford Plaza, Route 7, Milton. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, eggs, meat, maple syrup, prepared foods, baked goods, live music and so much more!

This will be the last market of the season.

arroWhead senior Center Bingo

5 p.m. dinner; 6:30 p.m. warmups, Arrowhead Senior Ctr., 46 Middle Rd., Milton.

Midi Fall dialogue series

5:30 - 7 p.m., Milton Farmers' Market, Hannaford Plaza, Milton. The Milton Inclusion and Diversity Initiative will again be hosting a dialogue series to destigmatize discussion of injustices and disparities in our community. Join for discussion on the identity boxes we’ve encountered and why we choose to jump into or break out of them.

P.J. story tiMe

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Milton Public Library. Dress up in your favorite pajamas and listen to hand-picked stories. Ages 2 - 7 with an adult.

teen Center

6 – 8 p.m., Cornerstone Community Church, 26 Bombardier Rd., Milton. (See Thursday, Oct. 4 for complete details.)

FRI | 12 teddy Bear sleePover

9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Milton Public Library. Drop off your stuffed animal on Friday, then come enjoy a story and brunch the

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Gather the family and come help celebrate fire safety week! The Milton Fire Department will be hosting an open house on Saturday, Oct. 13.

next morning. For ages 2 - 7 with an adult; call 893-4644 to register. (See Saturday, Oct. 13 for further details.)

PresChool early literaCy story tiMe

10 - 11 a.m., Milton Public Library. Story time on Fridays will be for preschool age children 3 - 5 years old. No sign up required.

story tiMe

10 a.m., Georgia Public Library. Join us for themed stories, songs and activities for ages 0-3. No sign-up required.

BriCk-Builders' CluB

3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Georgia Public Library. For ages 5 and up; parents encouraged to attend.

SAT | 13 oPen gyM For FaMilies

9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Location TBD. Kids will have a blast playing games and taking part in all kinds of fun activities each week. Free; no drop-offs, parents or guardians must stay.

Call 893-1457 for location and more information. Ages 6 and under, siblings welcome.

sPooktaCular yoga

9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Milton Municipal Building, 43 Bombardier Rd., Milton. No experience needed, just come with an open mind and comfortable clothing. $13 class or $35 for all three seasonal classes. Grades 2 - 5.

Fall oPen studio Weekend

10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Milton Artists' Guild Center and Gallery, 199 U.S. Route 7, Milton.

Part of the Vermont Craft Council, members of the MAG open their ‘studios’ under one roof. Over 100 artists are on

exhibit and artists will be doing demonstrations and creating art throughout the weekend.

There will be live music and refreshments. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the artists in action!

early literaCy story tiMe

10 - 10:30 a.m., Milton Public Library. Drop in for storytime every Saturday. For all ages.

teddy Bear sleePover

10 a.m., Milton Public Library.

If you dropped off your stuffed animal the night before, then come enjoy a story, brunch and slide show of how your furry friend spent the night. Ages 2 7 with adult; call 893-4644 to register.

Fire station oPen house

11 a.m.- 2 p.m., Milton Fire Station, 47 Bombardier Rd., Milton. Activities include Sparky the Dog, door prizes, safety demonstrations, tower truck rides, fire safety materials, extrication exhibition, free refreshments, music and more!

For more information, please contact the MFD at 891-8080.

saFe kids, sMart kids

12:30 - 3 p.m., Milton Municipal Building. Learn the essential safety tips to use in any situation! We will focus on awareness of your surroundings, situations, avoiding pitfalls and hazards. You can then use the tools you develop to help keep you and others safe and smart.

Hosted by Yvette Mason, CPRP recreation specialist. For ages 9 - 12; $19 per person.

ChiCken Pie suPPer

5 p.m., Georgia Elementary and Middle School, 4416 Ethan Allen Hwy., Georgia.

The Georgia United Methodist Church will have a chicken pie supper with all sorts of fantastic sides and homemade

pie. Adults, $12; children ages 4-12, $5. Reservations are recommended. Call 8934413.

studio tWo: Beatles triBute

7 - 9 p.m., doors at 5:30 p.m., Arrowhead Eagles Club, 42 Centre Dr., Milton. The Groovy Lunch Bunch goes on the road, bringing the British Invasion to Milton. A cash bar and treats will be available.

Call 893-1035 or 878-8416 between 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Wednesday for information or reservations. $25.

SUN | 14 Fall oPen studio Weekend

10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Milton Artists' Guild Center and Gallery, 199 U.S. Route 7, Milton. (See Saturday, Oct. 13 for details.)

toddler and Me tuMBle and danCe

11 - 11:45 a.m., Footworks Studio of Dance, 7 Southerberry Dr., Milton. Thanks to the Milton Promise Community grant sponsorship, spend Saturday mornings with your child enjoying movement fun!

Experience tumble time, beam, bar, a toddlersized obstacle course, parachute, song and dance and more. Free for ages 2 - 3 with an adult; participants must register in advance. Call 922-7577 for more information.

MON | 15 PlaygrouP at geMs

9 - 11 a.m., Georgia Elementary Middle School, 4416 Ethan Allen Hwy., Georgia.

Bring a nut-free snack and enjoy story time, Play-doh, a craft and open play in a really fun classroom. Come for the whole time, or pop in for

any part - whatever fits your schedule. Use the GEMS main entrance. Ages 0-5 accompanied by a parent, grandparent, caregiver - all are welcome!

Milton FaMily CoMMunity Center PlaygrouP

9:30 - 11 a.m., Milton Public Library. (See Thursday, Oct. 11 for the complete details.)

Blood Pressure CliniC

11 a.m., Elm Place, 60 Bombardier Rd., Milton. Hosted by Support and Services at Home.

one-on-one CoMPuter Classes

6 - 8 p.m., Milton Public Library. Our volunteer tutors will structure your session around your needs. Sign up required.

Call 893-4644.

al-anon grouP

6 p.m., Cornerstone Community Church, 26 Bombardier Rd., Milton. A support group for friends and relatives of alcoholics.

CoMMunity ConneCtion: sChool saFety 6 - 7 p.m., Milton Middle School (Rm. 224/225 or cafeteria), 42 Herrick Ave., Milton.

Midi Fall dialogue series

5:30 - 7 p.m., Milton Family Community Center, 23 Villemaire Ln., Milton. (See Thursday, Oct. 11 for details.)

Writers’ grouP

6:30 – 8 p.m., Georgia Public Library, 1697 Ethan Allen Hwy., Georgia. A monthly meeting of local writers gather to workshop their writing of all stages and genres.

TUE | 16 inFant early literaCy

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Milton

WE ARE TRAINED TO KEEP YOUR VEHICLE IN PERFECT CONDITION!

Fire Department

Open House at the Milton Fire Station on B Bombardier Rd

Saturday, October 13th

PREMIER TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

•Fire Trucks, Police Cars, & Ambulances •Fire Station Tours •Bouncy House •Vehicle Extrication Demonstration

Over 30 Years Experience - Family Owned

•Food & Beverages •Tower Rides

Bridgestone - Firestone - Nokian - Cooper

Sponsored by Milton Firefighters Assoc. Inc

• •

Lube, oil and filter • Tune- ups • Spin Balance • A/C • Brake Service Mufflers & Exhaust Systems • 2-4 WD Computerized Wheel Alignment • Detailing • Shocks & Struts • Computerized Diagnostics

If there is a problem we will find it and fix it!

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Calendar of Events story tiMe

9:30 - 10 a.m., Milton Public LIbrary. Story time on Tuesdays will be for infants birth to 18 months. No sign-up required.

Fall Prevention tai Chi

9:30 -10:30 a.m., Milton Municipal Building community room, 43 Bombardier Rd., Milton. Tai Chi supports increased flexibility and pain-free range of motion. Improved flexibility reduces stiffness and inflammation, making joints more mobile.

Tai Chi is also very useful for fall prevention and is proven by scientific studies to be safe and effective. Brought to you in collaboration with Age Well.

Free.

bone builDers

10 a.m., Elm Place, 60 Bombardier Rd., Milton. Hosted by Support and Services at Home.

wii bowling

1 p.m., Elm Place, 60 Bombardier Rd., Milton. Hosted by Support and Services at Home.

Mah Jongg

1 – 3 p.m., Milton Public Library. If you enjoy games but have never played Mah Jongg before, you’ll be paired with an experienced player, or you’ll learn to play some easier hands. If you have a Mah Jongg set and are willing to share, please bring it. No sign-up required.

FireFighter assoCiation bingo

5 p.m. dinner; 6:30 p.m. warmups, Arrowhead Senior Ctr., 46 Middle Rd., Milton.

Bingo happens every Tuesday night. Dinner will be served for a modest price before the game starts. Contact Betsy Whitney at 309-7710 with questions.

Fall Prevention tai Chi

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Milton Grange, 135 River St., Milton.

(See Tuesday, Oct. 16 for details.)

MFCC Fall Parent ConneCt series

6:30 - 8 p.m., Milton Family Community Center, 23 Villemaire Ln., Milton. MFCC is proud to present a series of workshops for Milton parents around the theme of Attachment and Self-Esteem. Come network with other parents, add to your “parenting tool kit” with useful, up to date information and share your experience and perspective on parenting with others. Join us for one discussion or the whole series. Free; call 893-1457 to register.

unDerstanDing alzheiMer's anD DeMentia

6 - 7:30 p.m., Milton Public Library. Learn the difference between normal aging and dementia, how the brain works, the different stages of Alzheimer’s, and the programs and services offered by the Alzheimer’s Association. Sign-up

required; call 893-4644 to register.

WED | 17 toDDler rhythM anD MoveMent early literaCy story tiMe

10 - 11 a.m., Milton Public Library. Story time on Wednesdays will be for children 18 months - 3 years old. No sign up required.

groovy lunCh bunCh

Milton FaMily CoMMunity Center PlaygrouP

Fall Prevention tai Chi

9:30 -10:30 a.m., Milton Municipal Building community room, 43 Bombardier Rd., Milton. (See Tuesday, Oct. 16 for complete details.)

ColChester/Milton rotary Meeting

briDge Club

1 - 3 p.m., Milton Public Library. Bring a project you are working on. All levels welcome.

oPen house anD artist's reCePtion

3:30 - 6 p.m., Open Heart Counseling PLC, 160 River St., Unit 103, Milton. Photographer and Milton Artist’s Guild member, Kate Paquette, will show her photography and alcohol ink paintings. Community members and area professionals are invited to attend the open house, providing an opportunity to see the newly renovated office space, and to meet the clinician and exhibiting artist.

Refreshments will be provided.

Parenting the anxious ChilD

5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Milton Middle School library, 42 Herrick Ave., Milton. Join Joanne Wolfe, licensed clinical psychologist, for a presentation aimed at helping adults better understand and respond to common problems associated with childhood anxiety.

one-on-one CoMPuter Classes

6 - 8 p.m., Milton Public Library. Our volunteer tutors will structure your session around your needs. Sign up required.

Call 893-4644.

ukulele Class

6:30 p.m., Georgia Public Library. Some are led by instructor Dennis Carman, others are peer practices. Free.

boy sCout trooP #631 Meeting

7 p.m., Cornerstone Community Church, 26 Bombardier Rd., Milton. For more information visit milton631.mytroop.us or visit our Facebook page under "Boy Scout Troop 631 Milton, Vt."

THU | 18 MtsD sChools CloseD

Local meetings

9:30 - 11 a.m., Milton Public Library. (See Thursday, Oct. 11 for the complete details.)

Noon, Arrowhead Senior Center, 46 Middle Rd., Milton.

Have lunch, socialize and partake in various activities like Wii, shuffleboard, speakers, etc. Reservations 24 hours in advance to Shirley Bunnell at 893-1619. Sponsored by Age Well.

1 - 3 p.m., Milton Public Library. Beginners to experts, all are welcome. Friendly games every Wednesday; no sign-up required.

OCT 21

Noon, the Hampton Inn, 42 Lower Mtn. View Dr., Colchester. For more information, contact Earl Wertheim at 651-1690 or vt210@earthlink. net.

DayCraFters' Club

halloween luMinaria workshoP 2 - 3 p.m., Milton Public Library. Make a Halloween themed luminaria (lantern).

Sign-up required; call 8934644 to register.

arrowheaD senior Center bingo

5 p.m. dinner; 6:30 p.m. warmups, Arrowhead Senior Ctr., 46 Middle Rd., Milton.

Bingo happens every Tuesday night. Dinner will be served for a modest price before the game starts. Contact Betsy Whitney at 309-7710 with questions.

MiDi Fall Dialogue series

6 - 7:30 p.m., United Church of Milton, 23 Villemaire Ln., Milton. (See Thursday, Oct. 11 for details.)

teen Center

6 – 8 p.m., Cornerstone Community Church, 26 Bombardier Rd., Milton. (See Thursday, Oct. 11 for details.)

aMazing avoCaDos

6 - 7 p.m., Milton Hannaford, U.S. Route 7, Milton. Learn from Hannaford dietitian and Milton resident Brigitte Harton what makes this pear-shaped berry (yes, that’s right!) a great food to add in your grocery cart. In addition to making a great recipe, we will taste-test avocados in new and delicious ways- even the doubters will love! Free, please pre-register with Milton Rec at 893-6655.

Dorothy's list book DisCussion

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Milton Public Library. read and then discuss the following DCF award-winning titles. This month join the conversation about "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate. Sign-up required. call 893-4644 to register.

Grades 4 - 8.

Thursday, October 11 6 p.m. - Milton Development Review Board Milton Municipal Building 43 Bombardier Rd.

Monday, October 15 6 p.m. - Milton Selectboard Milton Municipal Building 43 Bombardier Rd. 6:30 p.m. - Georgia Library Trustees Georgia Public Library 1697 Ethan Allen Hwy. 7 p.m. - Georgia Conservation Commission Georgia Municipal Building 47 Town Common Rd.

Tuesday, October 16 6 p.m. - Milton Planning Commission Milton Municipal Building 43 Bombardier Rd.

Mhs CoFFee house

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Milton High School, 17 Rebecca Lander Dr., Milton.

boy sCout trooP #603 Meeting

7 - 8:30 p.m., United Church of Milton, 51 Main St., Milton.

Go to milton603.mytroop.us or Facebook.com/troop603vt for more information.

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early literaCy story tiMe

10 - 10:30 a.m., Milton Public Library. Drop in for storytime every Saturday. For all ages.

reaD to Cleo oF theraPy Dogs oF verMont

10 - 11 a.m., Milton Public Library. Read to Cleo, Vermont's Therapy Dog! For ages 2 - 12.

MiDi Fall Dialogue series

MtsD sChools anD geMs CloseD

5:30 - 7 p.m., Milton Public Library. (See Thursday, Oct. 11 for details.)

PresChool early literaCy story tiMe

Milton inDePenDent Monster Mile

10 - 11 a.m., Milton Public Library. Story time on Fridays will be for preschool age children 3 - 5 years old. No sign up required.

story tiMe

10 a.m., Georgia Public Library. Join us for themed stories, songs and activities for ages 0-3. No sign-up required.

eDible haunteD houses

3:30 - 5 p.m., Make an edible haunted house! Sign-up required. call 893-4644 to register. Ages 7 - 10.

SAT | 20 neeDleFelt halloween 9:30 a.m. - noon, Milton Municipal Building, 43 Bombardier Rd., Milton. use a felting needle to create Halloween and autumn ornaments, pins, decorations, small pumpkins and more. No experience necessary! $25.

Ages 8 and up; under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

2 p.m. check-in, 2:30 p.m. start, Fieldhouse in Bombardier Park West. Join in a Halloween-costumed 1.1 milt fun run/walk/stroll or run the self-timed 5K course. Prizes are given for best costumes (including pets) plus other Halloween fun. $10, person; $15, adult couple; $25, family of 4 ($5 each additional member); $5, youth groups per person.

Visit miltonindependent.com for details.

SUN | 21 toDDler anD Me tuMble anD DanCe

11 - 11:45 a.m., Footworks Studio of Dance, 7 Southerberry Dr., Milton. (See Sunday, Oct. 14 for details.t

turkey Dinner

5 and 6:30 p.m. seatings, Masonic Lodge, 56 Main St., Milton. Take out or dine in. Call 893-2337 for reservations. $12, adults; $6, children.

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Health & Wellness Symptoms and risk factors for COPD

Milton Recreation Rec. Coordinator Kym Duchesneau, kduchesneau@ miltonvt.gov Assistant Recreation Coordinator Ben Nappi, bnappi@ miltonvt.gov Phone: 802-893-4922 Fax: 802-893-1005 miltonvt.gov/ recreation facebook.com/ MiltonVTRecreation twitter.com/ TownofMiltonVT

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A group of progressive lung diseases that make it hard to breathe, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, was the fourth most common cause of death in the United States in 2016. Only cancer, heart disease and unintentional injuries claimed more American lives in 2016 than COPD, which includes conditions such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

But Americans aren’t the only people affected by COPD, as the World Health Organization notes

Afterschool Tech Time Kids in grades 4 – 5 & 6 - 8 get hands on with Multimedia and Kahoot!

Instructors: Technology for Tomorrow Staff Dates: Session II: Multimedia - Tue, Oct. 16, 23, 30 Nov. 6 Session III: Kahoot! Tue, Nov. 13, 27, Dec. 4 & 11 Time: 2:30-3:30pm (grades 6 - 8); 3:304:30pm (grades 4 - 5) Location: Milton Middle School cafeteria Fee: $59/child/fourweek session

the disease affects more than 65 million people across the globe. Experts predict that number will rise over the next half century.

So how does COPD affect so many people and claim so many lives?

Understanding its risk factors and symptoms is a good place to start answering that question and more about this deadly yet preventable disease.

Risk factors: Prolonged exposure to irritants

that damage the lungs and airways can cause COPD. Limiting exposure to these risk factors can reduce the chances that you develop COPD. • Smoking: The American Lung Association notes that roughly 85 to 90 percent of all COPD cases are caused by cigarette smoking. When cigarette smoke, which contains thousands of harmful chemicals, is inhaled, the toxins within the smoke weaken the lungs’ defenses against infections, narrow the air passages and cause swelling in air tubes. Each of these things contributes to COPD. • Workplace pollutants/poor air quality: Long-term exposure to and contact with harmful workplace pollutants is another risk factor for COPD, as is working in an environment with poor air quality.

Exposure to certain chemicals and fumes can increase workers’ risk of developing COPD. The resource COPD.net indicates that 20 percent of COPD cases in the United States are caused by poor air quality in the workplace. Dust and fumes can adversely affect workplace air quality and may elevate workers’ risk for COPD. • Genetics: Though such instances are rare, the American Lung Association notes that a small number of people have a rare form of COPD caused by a genetic condition that

affects the body’s ability to produce Alpha-1, a protein that protects the lungs. This is called Alpha-1 deficiency-related emphysema, and the Mayo Clinic notes that it’s responsible for about 1 percent of COPD cases.

Symptoms: • Shortness of breath and tiring easily are two early symptoms of COPD. Because these symptoms do not have too great an impact on daily life, they’re often ignored. People tend to take more notice as COPD progresses to a cough that can produce mucus, phlegm or even spots of blood.

• Fatigue and tightness in the chest also may indicate COPD. Many people with COPD also experience wheezing and gasping for air when climbing a flight of stairs.

As COPD progresses, people may develop swelling in their legs and feet. COPD also may cause low oxygen levels in the bloodstream that can cause discoloration in the lips and fingernails.

Current or former smokers need to be especially mindful of COPD symptoms, reporting even seemingly minor problems to their physicians immediately.

The relationship between health and volunteering

Amazing Avocados Come and learn, make a recipe, taste test and more with Hannaford dietician Brigitte Harton!

Date: Thu, Oct. 18 Time: 6 – 7pm Location: Milton Hannaford (meet at Customer Service Desk) Fee: FREE (please preregister with Milton Recreation)

Volunteering is often its own reward. Helping others can be just as beneficial to the people doing the helping as it is for the people being helped.

Though it can sometimes be hard to find time to volunteer, a close look at some of the various health benefits of volunteering may compel adults and children alike to find the time they need to volunteer.

Volunteering and hap-

Needlefelt Halloween Create Halloween and autumn ornaments, small pumpkins and more. No experience necessary!

Instructor: Annette Hansen, Owner of Make Life Cozy Dates: Sat, Oct. 20 (9:30am – Noon) Mon, Oct. 22 (5:30 – 8pm) Location: Community Room in Milton Municipal Building Fee: $25/person / workshop

piness Veteran volunteers may have long suspected they’re happier when they volunteer, and research suggests that’s true. A study from researchers at the London School of Economics that was published in the journal Social Science and Medicine found that the more people volunteered, the happier they were. The researchers compared people who never volunteered to people who

did, finding that the odds of being “very happy” rose by 7 percent among people who volunteered monthly.

Those odds increased by 12 percent among people who volunteered every two to four weeks.

Volunteering and mental health Psychologists have long known that social interaction can improve mental health. Psychology Today notes that interacting with STOCK PHOTO

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others decreases feelings of tive discussion group. Redepression while increas- searchers compared those ing feelings of well-being. participants to others who Volunteering is a great way participated in Tai Chi or to meet new people, expos- walking or were part of a ing volunteers to people control group that did not with shared interests. That receive any interventions. can be especially valuable The former group exhibto people who are new to a ited improved cognitive community, helping them function, and MRIs indito avoid feelings of loneli- cated they increased their ness after moving to an area brain volumes after being where they have no preexist- involved in the discussion ing social network. group. Larger brain volume Volunteering and long- has been linked to a lower term health risk of dementia. Many Volunteering that requires volunteering opportunities social interaction can pro- require routine interaction duce long-term health bene- with others, potentially fits that can have a profound providing significant, longimpact on quality of life as term health benefits as a men and women age. A re- result. cent study published in the While volunteering is a selfJournal of Alzheimer’s Dis- less act, volunteers may be ease focused on participants benefitting in ways that can without dementia who were improve their lives in both involved in a highly interac- thethe short- and long-term.

Complete Range Of Services For All Conditions.

Including Permanent Softline for lower dentures.

Also, Implant Supported.

Trunk or Treat Costumed children trick or treat from decorated vehicles, BYOPumpkin carving contest, and more!

Sponsored by: Milton PTA, Milton Recreation, & Other Community Partners Date: Fri, Oct. 26 Time: 6 – 8pm Location: Bombardier Park West Fee: Free

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WRITTEN WARNINGS 28 TICKETS 3 Driving with suspended license 1 Display as own license not issued 1 Texting while driving 1 Uninsured driver

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ABOVE: Mark is one of five parolees that are the focus of Vermont filmmaker Bess O’Brien’s latest documentary, “Coming Home.” BELOW: “Coming Home” will be screening across the state throughout November, including a free showing at the Essex Cinemas on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

'Coming Home' film focuses on friendship and forgiveness

By BEN CHIAPPINELLI

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hink about the worst thing you ever did and what would it be like if no one ever forgave you, no one ever let you live it down, no one ever saw you for anything but that. Five years, 10 years, 20 years after you’ve done this.”

Those stark words are a sobering challenge from state probation officer Susan Wells spoken in “Coming Home,” the latest film from Vermont documentarian Bess O’Brien, which will be screening in Chittenden County throughout the week.

Focusing on parolees in the Northeast Kingdom, O’Brien has found this public attitude of unforgiveness to be the grim reality many parolees face when they return to the world outside of prison.

It can be extremely difficult for previous offenders to reconnect with the community at large; old friendships are often hazardous temptations to the lifestyles that led to their incarcerations, and complications in family relationships are frequently exacerbated by the stress of having a relative in jail, the film shows. Lacking supportive bridges to help parolees reintegrate back into a community is all too often a devastating obstacle that can lead to repeat offenses and more time spent behind bars.

This is where reintegration programs known as Circles of Support and Accountability can make all the difference in a parolee’s success or failure. “Coming Home” turns the spotlight on COSAs, which are peer groups of three to five trained volunteers who help previous offenders transition into law-abiding citizens. The Essex Community Justice Center hosts COSAs that serve northern Chittenden County including Essex, Colchester and Milton.

“To come out of prison and just be put back on the street, what do you have?” laments Mark, one of the film’s five main characters who between them have served time for various crimes including domestic assault, drunken driving, prostitution, drug use, sex offenses and armed robbery.

Now on parole and trying to turn his life around, Mark found it difficult to hit the ground running.

“Most of us have burned every bridge that there is,” he says. “Sometimes it’s just needing a friend.”

Simply being a friend, or group of friends, is very much at the heart of the COSAs in “Coming Home.” O’Brien’s film focuses on the intimate moments of friendship between volunteers and core members. Viewers see simple conversations about about football, books, playing music together.

As one volunteer in the film observes, “Every time I go to a COSA meeting, I realize how wonderful it is, because we COSA people meet with each other as human

beings -- not as a college professor, not as a nurse, not as an addict. We meet as human beings, and all of those false lines are erased.”

O’Brien, who garnered national attention when touring with her 2013 film addressing opioid addiction, “The Hungry Heart,” is currently traveling around the state through mid-November presenting her latest film, and her goals for touring with “Coming Home” are modest.

“To hopefully soften people’s judgments on these folks is No. 1,” she told the Sun. “The United States of America says, ‘If you do something wrong, you are convicted, you go to prison -- you have now served your time.’ When you come out you

9/27, 6:23 a.m., Eluding Police, East Rd. at Marrs Hollow Rd. Sgt. Gordon LaFountain attempted to stop a vehicle for going more than twice the speed limit on East Road. The vehicle did not stop, and LaFountain lost sight of it. About 15 minutes later, police responded to a motor vehicle crash on North Road. The operator fled from the scene, and it was determined this was the same vehicle from the previous incident. The operator was located and arrested a short time later.

Robert Smith, 23, of Enosburg Falls was arrested for eluding law enforcement (a felony), excessive speed, gross negligent operation (a felony), leaving the scene of an accident and providing false information to law enforcement.

If you’re interested in volunteering for a COSA program, contact the Essex Community Justice Center at 662-0003. And catch “Coming Home” locally at the Essex Cinemas on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. Admission is free, though donations are accepted. Learn more at kingdomcounty.org.

9/28, 4:28 p.m., Fraud, Pinewood Ln. Detective Nick Hendry was assigned to a fraudulent use of a credit card case. The case is still under investigation.

ARRESTS 1 Eluding police officer while operating in 9/28, 7:49 p.m., Noise, grossly negligent Route 7 These reports reflect information manner Officer Sam Noel logged by Milton police at press 1 Excessive speed responded to a report time. Check out MPD on Facebook 1 Driving with of gunshots. Upon for more news at facebook.com/ criminally suspended arriving, he heard what MiltonVTPolice. license sounded like fireworks.

1 False information to He checked the area but police officer could not find where 1 Grossly negligent operation the noise was coming from as it stopped 1 Leaving scene of accident shortly after he arrived.

1 Lewd & lascivious conduct 9/28, 8:48 p.m., Lewd & Lascivious, TOTAL CALLS Sparrow Circ.

149 Officer Noel responded to a report of a subject who was acting in a 9/26, 7:05 a.m., Public Assist, Green lewd manner. The case is still under St. investigation.

Officer Ed Larente spoke with a complainant with concerns about 9/29, 9:02 a.m., Found/Lost several children who were left alone. He Property, Bombardier Rd. determined one child was a teenager Officer Kendra Raymond was given a and was capable of caring for the other wallet that was found. She was able to two. contact the owner of the wallet who had a family member pick it up later that 9/26, 9:12 a.m., Motor Vehicle day.

Complaint, Route 7 Officer Larente was flagged down by 9/29, 7:02 p.m., Assist Motorist, a motorist who was concerned about Route 7 the operator of another vehicle that Officer Noel responded to a report had pulled over further up the roadway. of a minor two-car crash called in The complainant was concerned the by a third party. Upon arriving, he operator was acting erratically. Larente determined both involved parties had checked the area and could not locate already left after apparently exchanging the vehicle described. information.

9/26, 3:11 p.m., Retail Theft, Route 7 Officer William Bosworth issued a trespass notice per request of a business to someone who had stolen an item from the store.

have a clean slate to start over, that is how it is supposed to be.

“Many of us view these people as bad people, people who aren’t going to turn their lives around, people we don’t want to deal with,” she said.

In response, O’Brien’s film does a masterful job of humanizing the core members through their intimate struggles of finding a job, preparing to have a baby or going on a first date. By the end of the film, like the COSA volunteers, the audience sees the identity of “convict” stripped away from the subjects, leaving behind human beings in want of forgiveness and thankful for those volunteers that became their friends.

O’Brien’s other goal is to help facilitate the growth of these restorative justice programs, which are often in need of help.

According to the film, Vermont has facilitated more COSAs through 2018 than all other states combined, but their success relies on volunteers. The commitment is once a week for a year.

to offer services to the residents, but they declined.

9/27, 11:03 a.m., Citizen Dispute, Route 7 Officer Larente responded to a business for a dispute between the business owner and a customer. Upon arriving, the business owner advised the customer was attempting to load several containers of antifreeze into a car without paying for them and when confronted, had threatened to have a family member come to beat up the owner. The property was recovered, and the business owner only wanted the customer to leave the premises. No further action was taken.

9/27, 1:35 p.m., Drugs, Route 7 Officer Bosworth responded to assist the Vermont State Police with a crash where the vehicle had continued into Milton before being abandoned by the operator. During a search for the operator, several marijuana plants were located on an adjacent property. The plants were found to be in excess of the legal amount allowed. The plants were seized and destroyed. There are no criminal charges at this time.

9/28, 7 a.m., Suspicious, Hummingbird Ln. This case is still under active investigation.

9/28, 10:06 a.m., Domestic Disturbance, River St. Officer Richard Corbin was monitoring traffic when he began to hear yelling across the street. He then observed a window smash and items being thrown out of it. He made contact with the residents who were involved in a verbal disagreement. He determined there was no physical assault and attempted

9/29, 7:11 p.m., Accident – Property Damage, Route 7 Officer Noel responded to a minor twocar crash in a business parking lot. He determined there were no injuries and only minor damage. He determined one of the operators had failed to realize how much room there was between the vehicles when they made their turn.

9/30, 2 p.m., Threats/Harassment, Dewey Dr. Officer Corbin spoke with a complainant about obtaining an order against stalking for a subject that was harassing him over money he owed.

Officer Corbin advised him of the process to obtain one.

9/30, 7:20 p.m., Suspicious, Bear Trap Rd. Officer Noel responded to a report of a male who was possibly passed out in his vehicle. Upon arriving, he determined the male was not intoxicated or in medical distress and was only visiting a deceased family member’s grave.

10/1, 1:47 p.m., Juvenile Problem, Rebecca Lander Dr. SRO Raymond responded to a disturbance between two students. The incident is still under investigation.

10/1, 2:22 p.m., Larceny, North Rd. Officer Larente spoke with a complainant about her ex taking property that belonged to her. It was determined they were still married and ownership was disputed and would need to be resolved through the divorce proceedings.

10/1, 8:12 p.m., Motor Vehicle Complaint, Hardscrabble Rd. Cpl. Grenier responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked at the end of the complainant’s driveway. He arrived and spoke with the operator who was lost and attempting to figure out where she was going, but her cellphone GPS did not have reception. He provided her with directions and where to go to get better reception.

10/2, 1:35 p.m., Burglary, Pecor Ave. This incident is still under investigation.

10/2, 8:20 p.m., Threats/ Harassment, North Rd. Cpl. Chris Grenier responded to a report of a subject advising her ex had threatened her. Upon arriving, he determined there had actually been no threat made. He spoke with the complainant about the process for obtaining a relief from abuse order.

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The Milton Family Community Center celebrated its open house last weekend with a friendly cornhole tournament. The mini fundraiser's registration fees supported the center's programs.

It’s time to remind our service members of our support again this year. It’s time to say we appreciate and value their sense of sacrifice.

FROM TOP: 1) Jessica Hood (L) and Jen Hayes (R) participate in last Saturday's Cornhole Tournament to benefit the Milton Family Community Center. The game was part of the center's annual open house event.

2) Dave (at right) and Colin (at left) Hodet were "Strictly Business" during Saturday's cornhole tournament.

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speed Freaks A few questions we had to ask ourselves What’s your percentage on Chase Elliott’s chance to win the championship?

GODSPEAK: Young Chase improved his standing by winning Dover and advancing. He moved up to a 50 percent chance.

KEN’S CALL: He’s running well at the right time, which kinda tells me he’ll make the Final Four, at which point, by my math, he has a 1-in-4 shot. Where’s my calculator? Got it: 25 percent.

Who’ll be happy to see the Talladega City Limits sign?

GODSPEAK: Let’s go with Jamie McMurray, who has no ride in 2019. He is sneaky, restrictor-plate good, and a Talladega win would let him exit NASCAR with a big win.

KEN’S CALL: No doubt, Alex Bowman.

If you only have one shot to advance in the playoffs, and that one shot hinges on victory, you take your chances on a plate race.

Feud oF the week CLINT BOWYER VS. RYAN NEWMAN: Bowyer said his No. 14 Ford was jolted

by Newman’s No. 31 Chevy, which eventually led to him crashing out of the race.

GODWIN KELLY’S TAKE: Bowyer is a playoff driver, and Newman is making laps until 2019, when he joins Roush Fenway Racing. Bowyer was not happy.

“I got tore up passing a lapper,” Bowyer groused.

TALLADEGA

THREE THINGS TO WATCH 1. In the hole Alex Bowman has dug himself a deep playoff hole thanks to a 28th-place finish at Dover.

He is 92 points behind points leader Kevin Harvick and 34 points below the cut line for advancing. Car owner Rick Hendrick has two drivers in the playoffs, but only one going into the Round of 8. “We hope Alex can get the win down there,” said Hendrick, while celebrating with his Dover winner Chase Elliott.

While Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Roval race has become a wild-card race of sorts for playoff contenders, Talladega Superspeedway will always be a driver’s worst nightmare. Eight of the 12 survivors would like to win this race and join Chase Elliott with a pass to the Round of 8. This big, 2.66mile tri-oval, which is a lane wider than Daytona, always produces major white-knuckle moments.

3. Entertainment value

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All eyes will be on Talladega Superspeedway Sunday to see how the 500-mile race scrambles the NASCAR playoff field.

This is what happened to Daytona 500 champion Austin Dillon when he raced at Talladega in April. [AP/RUSSELL

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Why didn’t Denny force the issue?

Let’s start with the obvious. Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott have a history, and in terms of public reaction, Denny’s reputation took a hit. So when Denny had a shot to stick his nose in there in Turn 1 at Dover, on the final restart, he appeared to back off and let Chase run it out. That’s understandable in one respect, but then again, man, that would’ve been spectacular entertainment if he’d gone ugly on him.

because NASCAR’s two television partners are airing races on their broadcast networks.

Fox will show the Camping World Truck Series race on its primary network Saturday, while NBC is doing the same on Sunday with the Cup Series event. This will be only the

second (and last) Truck Series event to make the big stage at Fox. Enjoy.

— Godwin Kelly, godwin. kelly@news-jrnl.com

DOVER

THREE THINGS WE LEARNED 1. Pat on back Chase Elliott got a pat on the back from his car owner Rick Hendrick after winning Dover. “You know he is smart, he is like his dad,” he said.

“He is really smart, he knows when to race and he has got unbelievable car control. I’m just very fortunate to have him in our camp.”

Kevin Harvick led at Dover five times for 286 (of 404) laps but finished sixth. Elliott led once, led 11 consecutive laps and won the race in overtime. Harvick will take the Cup Series points lead to Talladega. “I don’t really care about points,” he said. “I’d rather win.”

3. Teammate caution

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Aric Almirola looked like he was on his way to victory, but with eight laps to go in regulation, his teammate Clint Bowyer crashed, which brought out a decisive yellow flag.

“We’ve had so many opportunities,” said

Probably back in Xfinity, though he has nothing to prove there. It’s never been just about ability in auto racing’s pecking order. Often, manufacturers and sponsors have the final say about who gets promoted. In better economic times for NASCAR, Bell would almost be able to call his shot, depending on contractual issues. Now, not so much.

But is he ready? You better believe it.

— Ken Willis, ken.wilis@ news-jrnl.com

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2. Laps don’t count

Every race is a plate race for our two big eaters. Belly-up to the pod!

Compelling questions ... and maybe a few actual answers

Where is Christopher Bell next year?

2. Welcome, wild-card

GodwiN’s picks F o r ta l l a d e G a WINNER: Brad Keselowski REST OF TOP 5: Joey Logano, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Aric Almirola FIRST ONE OUT: Ryan Blaney DARK HORSE: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: Keselowski or Logano wins this race. They have six victories in their past eight starts at Talladega.

Talladega Superspeedway must have enormous entertainment value

Q u e s t i o N s & at t i t u d e

Almirola, who finished 13th. “I’m frustrated and mad and angry.”

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CUP SERIES: 1000Bulbs.com SITE: Talladega Superspeedway (2.66mile, tri-oval) SCHEDULE: Saturday, practice (NBC Sports Network, 11 a.m.), qualifying (NBC Sports Network, 4:30 p.m.).

Sunday, race (NBC, coverage begins at 1 p.m.; green flag, 2:15 p.m.)

CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS: Fr8Auctions 250 SITE: Talladega Superspeedway TV SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 2, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.), qualifying (Fox Sports 2, 5:30 p.m.), Saturday race (Fox, 1 p.m.)

2018 schedule aNd wiNNers Feb. 11: Clash at Daytona (Brad Keselowski) Feb. 15: Can-Am Duel at Daytona (Ryan Blaney and Chase Elliott) Feb. 18: Daytona 500 (Austin Dillon) Feb. 25: Folds of Honor 500 at Atlanta (Kevin Harvick) March 4: Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas (Kevin Harvick) March 11: Camping World 500(k) at Phoenix (Kevin Harvick) March 18: Auto Club 400 at Fontana (Martin Truex Jr.) March 26: STP 500 at Martinsville (Clint Bowyer) April 8: O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas (Kyle Busch) April 15: Food City 500 at Bristol (Kyle Busch) April 21: Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond (Kyle Busch) April 29: Geico 500 at Talladega (Joey Logano) May 6: AAA 400 at Dover (Kevin Harvick)

May 12: Go Bowling 400 at Kansas (Kevin Harvick) May 19: All-Star Race at Charlotte (Kevin Harvick) May 27: Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte (Kyle Busch) June 3: Pocono 400 (Martin Truex Jr.) June 10: FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan (Clint Bowyer) June 24: Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma (Martin Truex Jr.) July 1: Chicago 400 at Chicagoland (Kyle Busch) July 7: Coke Zero 400 at Daytona (Erik Jones) July 14: Quaker State 400 at Kentucky (Martin Truex Jr.) July 22: New Hampshire 301 (Kevin Harvick) July 29: Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono (Kyle Busch) Aug. 5: 355 at the Glen, at Watkins Glen (Chase Elliott) Aug. 12: Pure Michigan 400 (Kevin Harvick) Aug. 18: Night Race at Bristol (Kurt Busch)

Sept. 2: Southern 500 at Darlington (Brad Keselowski) Sept. 10: Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis (Brad Keselowski) Sept. 16: Las Vegas 400 (Brad Keselowski) Sept. 22: Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond (Kyle Busch) Sept. 30: Bank of America 500(k) at Charlotte road course (Ryan Blaney) Oct. 7: Delaware 400 at Dover (Chase Elliott) Oct. 14: Alabama 500 at Talladega Oct. 21: Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Oct. 28: First Data 500 at Martinsville Nov. 4: Texas 500 Nov. 11: Can-Am 500(k) at Phoenix Nov. 18: Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead

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KYLE BUSCH Prepared to leave Talladega irritated

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CHASE ELLIOTT Can his roll survive the Big One?

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MARTIN TRUEX JR. Has never won a plate race

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RYAN BLANEY Can play it safe, if that’s possible

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KURT BUSCH Will definitely be in the front-pack mix

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'Jackets shut down T-birds

MANDY BOUCHARD

Underclassmen Kyler Kelley (10) and Zack Logan (17) work the backfield to hold off any scoring chances for a Missisquoi Valley Union player during Saturday's varsity soccer game. The Yellowjackets would go on to shut out the Thunderbirds by a score of 1-0 as they bounced back from two losses the previous week. They will next look to improve their record against Mt. Abe and Spaulding.

By DONNA FLANDERS Messenger Sports SWANTON — Ethan Jones scored late in the first half, giving Milton a 1-0 victory over host Missisquoi in Saturday’s Lake Division soccer game at MVU. Chance Rose set up the goal a run that forced T-Bird keeper Kyle Gilbert to come off his line, then sent a cross to Jones for the score 5:11 before intermission.

Both teams got strong defense in front of their goalies, Gilbert and Milton’s Nolan Deep, but each side also had several great scoring chances in a game that featured four yellow cards, including two to one TBird that left Missisquoi shorthanded for the last 14:26.

The first big threat came midway through the first half, when Mitchell Bourdeau, Mason Lemnah, and Braylen Parent all had chances to score for MVU denied by defensive clears or outstanding saves by Deep.

Gilbert made some nice stops as well for his Thunderbirds, especially a sliding save with 18:50 showing on the board. Shortly after the day’s first caution was issued to Milton, MVU’s Caleb Perry served a great ball inside but Yellowjackets Zach Logan, Brandon Monaghan, Zach St. Amour, and Cameron Fougere were a brick wall on de-

fense, continuously stopping any chance of a score or a run by MVU. The Yellowjackets were awarded a direct kick with 15:02 left in the half but the ball sailed just over the goal, while Missisquoi matched Milton’s defense with its own strong showing in back by Ethan Teague, Paul Bouchard, Patrick Walker, Owen Charleston, and Perry.

With 11:36 remaining in the first half Milton had a perfect chance to score when a player was knocked down in the box to earn a penalty kick, but the shot hit off the top of the crossbar.

But six minutes later Milton broke through when, with 5:11 left, Rose brought the ball up and drew Gilbert out of the net then crossed the ball to Jones, who buried it deep into the net for a 1-0 Milton lead.

Mitchell Bourdeau connected on a great ball just six minutes into the second half for MVU, but his shot flew just over the crossbar. At the 31:41 mark Gavin Hubbard sent a direct kick at the upper corner area but Deep made a superb save, punching the ball wide. Ryan Raleigh was there for the rebound but couldn’t keep the ball inbounds as he kicked it into the side of the net.

Things were getting heated on the field as the teams, who played to a 3-3 tie in their first meeting, were playing hard and physical. With 30 minutes left MVU picked

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up its first card, for unsportsmanlike conduct, and 30 seconds later Rose had another breakaway against Gilbert, but the keeper came out strong and low and made another big play.

“Kyle kept us in the game,” coach Jim Hubbard said. “He played remarkable. Two or three breakaways was phenomenal.”

Yellowjacket Nick Desouza made a great run up the side line at 26:50 and passed to Rose, who in turn sent the ball to Cooper Goodrich for a shot that went just high.

With 14:26 remaining MVU went a man down when Gavin Hubbard picked up a second yellow, but the T-Birds pressed for the equalizer and thought they’d get It when Boudreau was fouled hard from behind with 2 1/2 minutes remaining, but the penalty kick Jim Hubbard felt was deserved was not awarded.

Milton was issued its second yellow for delay of the game in the final minutes.

Gilbert finished with 15 saves for MVU while Deep turned away 11 for Milton.

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finished with 85 yards rushing and 82 yards in the air for the Yellowjackets.

Evan Tinker closed out the half with a short run into the end zone with 29 seconds remaining to make it 33-0, and Caleb Martin added a 79-yard touchdown run in the third period to finish Milton’s scoring for the day.

Lyndon got on the scorebiard with Peyton Barlow’s 16-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Stone.

Milton improved to 4-2 with its fourth straight win, and heads to Manchester on Saturday to take on Division II leader Burr & Burton Academy. Milton remained just ahead of U-32 for fourth place in the D-II standings with two regular-season games remaining.

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LYNDONVILLE — Two straight touchdowns on long interception returns highlighted a high-scoring afternoon for Milton, which cruised to a 40-8 Division II football victory at Lyndon Institute on Saturday to remain in position for a home playoff game.

Chaz Larivee and Jacob Laware broke the game open with their pick-six TDs 13 seconds apart in the second quarter, helping Milton open a 33-0 halftine lead.

Laware started the afternoon with a 68yard touchown run, then scored on a 1-yard carry before the big turnover plays.

Larivee scored Milton’s third touchdown of the game with a 65-yard runback after his pickoff, and Laware followed on Lyndon’s next play from scrimmage with a 50-yard return of his interception. Laware

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