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By NEIL ZAWICKI

Erin Shmitt’s completed storm drain mural, before adding the words, “Only rain in the drain.”

NEIL ZAWICKI, Independent Staff

Muralists adorn Milton storm drains By NEIL ZAWICKI

wo Milton storm drains now have works of art with a message: Think twice about what flows to Lake Champlain. The murals, located at the intersection of Route 7 and Main Street, and on Center Drive across from Kinney Drugs, were painted on Monday, and coordinated through the Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District, as part of the of the Rethink Runoff campaign. In its sixth year, the campaign invites artists to submit designs that would draw attention to lake pollution and send a message of stewardship for the lake. Once two artists are selected, they are paid a $250 stipend

after completing their mural. This year, St Albans resident Jessi Zawicki [Disclosure: Jessi is married to Milton Independent reporter Neil Zawicki], a freelance illustrator and mural artist, and Milton resident Erin Schmitt, an art teacher at Essex High School, were selected. The mural campaign is a group effort through the municipalities of Burlington, Colchester, Essex, Essex Junction, Milton, Shelburne, South Burlington, Williston and Winooski. Those nine cities have runoff systems that include impervious pavement and concrete, and storm drains emptying to a major waterway, which requires a permit and regular audits through the

> See MURAL on page 4

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ilton Police Chief Steve Laroche is looking for a qualified candidate to fill a vacancy due to an officer retiring from his already lean force. And the search hasn’t been easy. Not only is the vetting process for police academy candidates lessthan-simple, Laroche said departments nationwide have had trouble recruiting new officers. “It has been a real challenge for us to find someone,” he said. “We haven’t been getting the volume of applicants that we have in the past. It’s actually extremely low.” Laroche said just 10 years ago he would get 50 applicants for just one opening. Today, that number is around 10. To make matters worse, he said commonly a department will have to go through 20 applicants to find just one person who qualifies. “The math doesn’t work,” he said. At that rate, he’ll have to go through two rounds of hiring just to find someone, and then that person will have to pass a physical fitness test (one candidate recently washed out of training at that phase) and then complete 16 weeks of academy training, followed by a couple months of specialty and weapons training. And then there’s the training period at the department. The last time he hired someone, Laroche

> See POLICE on page 14

Milton company born in college dorm By NEIL ZAWICKI

M NEIL ZAWICKI, Independent Staff Helicopters sit idle at Mansfeild Heliflight in Milton.

ansfield Heliflight owner Eric Chase began his career as a helicopter pilot and parts dealer in the 1980s, when he was an art student at the University of Vermont. He started brokering odd helicopter parts out of his dorm room back then, according to Chief Financial Officer Tina Lindberg. Lindberg said Chase always had an affinity for aviation, and started flying as a kid. His mechanical aptitude, enterprising nature, and ability as a pilot helped him to win a contract flying line patrol with AT&T, back when the phone company kept hundreds > See COPTER on page 9

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UPBEAT NEWS A day in the sun

PHOTOS BY NEIL ZAWICKI Bandon Lefebvre, 17, has a laugh with Katherine Manley, 21, while they weed the community garden as part of a month-long summer program that lets them study together for their driving permit while visiting local business to explore career options. Manley, a recent Champlain College Graduate, is a social worker who works for the summer program.

ilton High School students worked the community garden July 25, pulling weeds and harvesting any ripe crops. They were there as part of a our-day-a-week summer program that gives them exposure to different real word occupational environments while studying for their driving permit. Through the program, called the Permit Crash Course and Career Exploration, the students have traveled to Youth Build in Burlington, where they helped to build a deck, took a trip to Roadside Marine to learn about that business, and after their time in the garden they trav-

eled to Game Stop in the University mall to learn what it’s like to work in retail. Brandon Lefebvre, one of the kids in the program, is a 17-year-old incoming senior. He said he’d like to work with animals when he graduates, and for that reason he’s excited the group will be going to the Miniature Farm to spend a day working next week. In the meantime, while they take a break from studying for their driving test and visiting businesses, they all had a laugh while working out in the sun, playing gardener.

History Q&A How well do you know your town? Find out with our weekly quiz.

Q: What was different, and what was very much the same, for teachers in 1883, compared to today? Amber Beaupre, 17, collects beans with Katherine Manley, 21, as part of a month-long summer program that lets them study together for their driving permit while visiting local business to explore career options. Manley, a recent Champlain College Graduate, is a social worker who works for the summer program.

Answer see page 6 Milton History Challenge is brought to you with the help of the Milton Historical Society.

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he Milton school board on Monday suggested to the selectboard that both should participate in diversity and inclusion training. School board member Emily Hecker proposed the training, and the other board members, as well as superintendent Amy Rex, echoed her suggestion. “It’s really difficult to kind of have these conversations, because a lot of people feel kind of vulnerable,” said Hecker. She added the training would help them as town leaders to be ready to help and hear the students. The move came at the end of a special joint discussion between both boards, and on the heels of the July 22 school board meeting, where the student group Milton for Social Justice again advocated for their plan to fly the Black Lives Matter flag from the Milton High school flagpole. The group revealed its plan to the school in May and ultimately hopes to fly the flag permanently. The July 22 meeting was crowded, which board member Rick Dooley said was a direct result of the discussion regarding the proposal to fly the BLM flag. “We have sparse attendance at our meetings,” he said. “When there are issues on equity and race, we pack the room.” Student group leader Molly Gary gave a presentation at the July 22 meeting, explaining how the BLM flag “stands for the intervening and protection against violence toward people of color.” “This flag will show that as a community we accept, appreciate, and welcome you,” said Gary. Board member Michael Joseph wondered if it would be wise to allow the flag on the pole, suggesting that Black Lives Matter, by virtue of its dot com, rather than dot org website, is a for profit entity. “What is the outcome you guys are trying to achieve by raising this flag?” he asked Gary. He also asked what other symbols could possibly be used instead. “My concern is that we’re putting a flag up for a for-profit organization,” he said. “Is this the first thing that is paving the path for all others to petition us to put their flag up?” Addressing the board, Montpellier resident and minority activist Beverly Little Thunder said the student group should not need to ask permission to fly the BLM flag. “The Black Lives Matter Flag represents all of us,” she said. “It’s a piece of cloth flying in the wind, but there’s a lot of meaning to it, just like the Stars and Stripes carries meaning.” Rex said the comments at the July 22 meeting gave new urgency to a conversation the board had last year, and that the efforts to fly the flag had an indirect effect on their move to suggest the diversity training. The selectboard welcomed the idea, with town manager Don Turner reminding both groups that town officials have undergone such training in the past. “We realized through that participation that we needed to learn a lot,” he said. Along with the training for officials, Hecker also suggested a community forum to discuss race and diversity in Milton. “I think having a forum sponsored by the school and the town would be really powerful,” added Dooley. Rex offered to “look into some resources” in order to find a professional diversity trainer and get the ball rolling toward organizing the training. Without establishing a timeline, both boards agreed to proceed with the plans. The school board on Aug. 12 will revisit the draft flagpole procedures that would allow the student group to fly the BLM flag, and they are expected to finalize those procedures at that meeting.

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Mural

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NEIL ZAWICKI, Independent Staff St Albans resident Jessi Zawicki works on her storm drain mural Monday at the corner of Route 7 and Main Street. The project was coordinated through the Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District, as part of the of the Rethink Runoff campaign.

Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. The municipalities pooled their funding and partnered with the WNRCD to pay for the mural project. Schmitt created an image of the alleged lake monster Champ, surrounded by litter floating in the water, accompanied by the slogan “Only rain in the drain.” Schmitt said she connects most with the animal life in the lake, and wanted to have Champ be a part of her mural. Zawicki created a large flow of water emerging from the drain, filled with fish of different shapes and sizes, with the words, “Drains to Champlain,” scrawled next to the image. She said she wanted her mural to have an interactive quality, inviting kids and even grown-ups to use it sort of like a hopscotch court, where they could leap from fish to fish. Kristen Balschunat, a conservation specialist with the conservation district, and coordinator for the mural project, said the murals are just one aspect of a larger campaign to change the habits of water users, but a crucial one. She said runoff awareness is important because most of the pollution to Lake Champlain comes from “non point source pollution,” meaning the pollution comes from the collective action of residents, rather than from one large source, such as an industrial plant or a factory. Balschunat also said the storm drains are important because there is no filtration between them and the lake itself. While the murals are meant to remind people about runoff, she also wants residents to work to change their habits when it comes to everyday life. To this end, residents are encouraged to either install rain barrels or redirect their rain gutters so that the runoff does not run straight to the curb, through which the water picks up pollutants. Picking up dog waste is also key, said Balschunat, because such waste contributes algae creating phosphorous as well as E. coli to the lake. Reducing or avoiding using non-organic fertilizers is also encouraged, and residents are encouraged to wash their vehicles at a commercial spot or on their lawns, which reduces the opportunity for motor oils or detergents to end up in the waterway. “Everyone’s contributing a little,” said Balschunat. “It’s important for people to remember they are all part of the whole.”

NEIL ZAWICKI, Independent Staff Milton resident Erin Schmitt works on her storm drain mural Monday along Center Drive across from Kinney Drugs, while her daughter, Kaelyn Schmitt, 7, watches. The project was coordinated through the Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District, as part of the of the Rethink Runoff campaign.

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OBITUARIES

Madeline Rachel Minor

EsTfORd – Madeline Rachel Minor, 94, died peacefully on Sunday afternoon July 21, 2019 surrounded by her three children, Jim, Steve and Maria, at the Franklin County Rehab. Center in St. Albans. Madeline was born Mary Madeline Rachel Lavallee on October 29, 1924 in Westford, the 13th child of Isidore and Ernestine (Duff) Lavallee. She graduated from BFA Fairfax in 1943 as Class Salutatorian. She had worked for Pouliot’s IGA, the Merchant’s Bank, as the Westford Post Master for a short time and as a Real Estate Broker. Mom married Shirley James Minor on May 28, 1955 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Fairfax. She and Dad enjoyed camping trips to FL in the winter, traveling to Europe and snowmobiling. She and Dad were very instrumental in starting the Minor Funeral Home in Milton and loved her family and grandchil-

Francis Jarvis

URLINGTON – A graveside service for Francis Jarvis, who died on December 19, 2018, at the University of Vermont McClure Miller Respite House, will be held Monday August 5 at 11:30 a.m. at the New Mt. Calvary Cemetery located on Plattsburgh Ave. in Burlington.

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dren dearly. Mom is survived by her son James Minor Sr. and his wife Karen of Fairfax, Steve Minor of Georgia and his partner Lori Saunders of Williston, Maria Minor of Fairfax, her daughter in law Julie Minor of Fairfax and Ohio, her grandchildren Elizabeth Marcotte and her husband Tim, Victoria Reynolds and her husband Ethan, James Minor II, Caitlin Minor and her husband Khaled Nafati and Alexandria Minor and her fiancé Matt LaBelle. She is also survived by her great grandchildren Elynore and Ava Marcotte and Norah Reynolds. Mom is also survived by her brother Laurent Lavallee of Westford and by several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by our Dad on January 23, 2015 and by her siblings Lucien, Marie-Ange, Herve, Andre, Yvette, George, Bernadine, Roger, John, Gabrielle and Gilberthe. We would like to give special thanks to the staff at the Franklin County Rehabilitation Center in St. Albans for the excellent care given to Mom during her short stay there. Words cannot express our appreciation. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday July 25, 2019 from 4-7 p.m. at the Minor Funeral and Cremation Center in Milton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday July 26, 2019 at 11 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Milton. Burial will be in Luke’s Cemetery in Fairfax. For those who wish, online condolences may be made to www. minorfh.com.

albert e. belval

EORGIA, VT – Albert E. Belval, 79, died at Northwest Medical Center on July 12, 2019. He was born on July 22, 1939. Albert was predeceased by his parents Albert G. Belval and Florence E. (Mongeon) Belval and his only sibling his sister Joyce (Belval) Edwards. Albert was self-employed and owned and operated many

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businesses in his lifetime, from Winooski Taxi, Malletts Bay Grocery and Red Barn Storage to name a few. As a young man Albert’s passion was driving and competing with the “Flying Tigers” Late Model, Stock Car Races at Catamount Stadium. Albert was Rookie of the Year in 1968. He was also an avid artist, inventor and poker player. Albert is survived by his four children and spouses. David Belval of Longboat Key, Fla. Cathy (Belval) and Shawn Stech of Georgia. Judy Cheeseman of Colchester and Kimberlee (Belval) and Sean LaFrance of Winooski. His Grandchildren - David, Dustin and Kari Belval. Ellie and Josh Stech. Christopher Belval and Casey O’Brien and Casey’s son Miles Masse, Albert’s great-grandchild. Per Albert’s wishes there will be no calling hours or services. Albert donated his remains to UVM Medical Center and will be cremated at a later time.

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REMEMBERING By LoRINda HENRy Pin Up

think I need a clothesline again. I have a short one, enough for jeans or heavy towels, but I would like to dry my sheets in the open air again. Or even on the porch on rainy days. I do have a line in the upstairs hall, and I am satisfied most of the time with ducking wet clothes or getting slapped in the face by a damp sleeve, but sunshine is sunshine, and little gets into the hall. One thing you need for a clothes line is a good supply of clothes pins or clothes pegs or whatever you call them. Mom and Gram used good old wooden spring clothespins. At the time the best spring pins were made in Vermont of smooth, sturdy birch. They were perfect for their purpose. I was a kid and had a hankering for lovely colors of plastic like our neighbors had, or the slot-type pins that were so good for making little dolls and toy soldiers, but since I didn’t do the buying, I didn’t get to choose. If I had chosen, it would have probably been colorful bird shaped ones that looked great and cheerful even when not pinning clothes. Gram had a laundry yard with long lines of fencing wire (immune to rust) running to a pole from the corners of the house and the ell. Nothing got crowded and everything dried when it was a windy summer day. She pinned up the clothes with her clothespins always left on the line. Gram brought her pins in in winter, but they spent the summer outside, looking, even without molded plastic, like little birds perched on the line Mom had several shorter lines strung from the garage to a goalpost shaped support at the other end. As I got older I liked the parallel lines because I would hang the sheets and towels on the outside and hide underwear and socks in between! Mom had us bring the pins back in so they would last. A thing that both hated was having a kid yank clothes to get them off the line when it was starting to rain. It was faster than taking off the pins, but a good pull would have a spring type pin flying apart and into the grass. It was one of those times when someone would say, “I can do it faster myself.” I haven’t seen a homemade clothespin bag in a very long time. A clothespin bag was made on a wire frame at the top with an opening in front. The idea was that you slid it along the line and could take pins out, then return them for next time. I think Mom made hers with a wire coat hanger at the top. These were usually whimsically decorated with appliques and embroidery-- something to lighten the mood of laundry day. You can sometimes find them at sales, and they have become collectible, a sure sign of the nostalgia they elicit. Clothes pins of all kinds are also adopted for collections – during the 1800s almost 150 patents were issued in the U.S. for different pins, so there is a lot of fodder for your perusal there. By the time I was buying my own clothespins, I was over my delight with flimsy plastic, but I also found that not all wooden ones are created equal, For one thing, they may have the springs in the wrong position so that the leverage is off and opening them is hard on your fingers. In addition,many are no longer of hardwood and break by the pivot just like plastic. But maybe I will look for some. I might even sew a clothespin bag – who knows?

History Q&A

continued from page 2 Answer: The answer is C. The town of Milton had three full-time cops in 1977, serving a population of 7,000. In his annual report to the selectboard that year, Chief F.M. Paradee wrote, “…It is imperative that we add at least one more full-time officer to the department this year if we are going to attack the crime problem in Milton.” The chief also mentioned the national recommended average of police to residents is two cops per thousand. With that recommendation, Milton should have had 12 officers in 1977. Today, the department employs 17 officers, serving 10,000 residents. One of those officers is the designated School resource Officer.

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EdItoRIaL

By aL GoBEILLE

Serving in state government teaches us power of empathy

eople often wonder what it would be like to switch jobs with someone for a day to see what it’s like to do something totally different. I’m a businessperson, and for over 20 years, I have owned and operated restaurants. In 2011 I was honored to accept an appointment as a Vermont public servant. My journey in Vermont state government began with an appointment to the Green Mountain Care Board, a position regulating health care. In early 2017, my next stop was to accept an appointment to serve as Secretary of the Agency of Human Services, the largest agency in state government. I stepped down from this position at the end of June. Since that time, a few folks have asked me to describe what it was like, and what I discovered, during my time in state government. In short: It was a great experience. Getting to work with such talented people as we tried to improve Vermonters’ lives was a privilege. I recommend that more business owners “take the leap,” as you will find that it will broaden your perspective and understanding of our state. After hearing the positive, you should know what the hardest part of the job was. Some might expect that the greatest challenge was managing a budget of $2.5 billion dollars and a staff of 3,700 people, but the real answer is much deeper. The toughest part was knowing that some of the suffering that human service providers attempt to comfort was preventable. Prevention can be as simple as a Measles vaccine and fluoridated water, or as complicated as developing a system of nurse home visits to every newborn. The failure of prevention—unnecessary tooth decay for example—is painful, expensive, and loaded with unintended consequences. Preventable health conditions directly contribute to the cost of health insurance, and regrettably, human suffering. I saw the impact of not investing in prevention efforts when, in 2015, we built a forecast model to estimate the cost of health insurance for a family of four. By 2025, the cost of these plans was estimated to balloon to almost $20/hour for a full-time

employee. That’s almost $42,000 a year. Depending on where you stand in life, the cost will be shouldered by families purchasing health insurance, businesses, and other taxpayers. It was clear we needed to find a way to bend the cost curve or the growth would be unsustainable for all. Our ability to reform and grow a sustainable system could attract businesses and families to the state who are seeking predictable health care costs. In fact, a recent report from Fitch Ratings cited the leveling of Medicaid spending as a positive item for Vermont’s fiscal stability. A lack of investment in prevention doesn’t just impact health care costs – for almost two decades, the Agency of Human Services’ budget has grown at almost 6%, while our economy’s ability to support the Agency has grown at 3.3%. I know our team did an admirable job of managing spending growth while delivering the services Vermonters need. However, the hard part about government is that some people are always going to want more, and some people are always going to want less. The voices for more services and more spending sometimes appear to own the high ground, while those professing the need for less can appear to lack compassion or understanding. There is always middle ground and we should strive to find it. Vermonters have a choice and a responsibility to ourselves and to each other. There is something in each of us that holds concern for the suffering of others. We feel the pain and hardship that others endure. It doesn’t matter whether you work in business or in government, we have an obligation to draw on our empathy as we seek ways forward to prevent the tragedies that overwhelm our neighbors. My time in State Government reminded me that, though hard, each of us can play a part. The above guest editorial for the Sun is by Al Gobeille who served as Chairman of the Green Mountain Care Board and most recently as Secretary of the Agency of Human Services.

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Public Safety Log Police

ver the past week, Milton police officers responded to 148 calls for service, wrote 59 tickets, and arrested four people. Those arrests included driving with a criminally suspended license, disorderly conduct, violation of the conditions of release, and false pretenses, which is a charge that involves defrauding a victim through forgery, or claiming to be an official or authority figure for monetary gain. notably, 85 percent of the citations written were for using a portable electronic device while driving. 65 percent of those were first offenses. of the warnings police issues, 30 percent were for using a portable electronic device while driving.

Rescue

escue personnel last week responded to just 13 calls for service resulting in 13 transports. Calls included numerous reports of difficulty breathing and additional heat related injuries and illnesses.

a slowdown in call volume is typical at the end of July and through august as residents leave town for vacations or spend time with family out of town.

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he fire service last week responded to 1 calls for service and have responded to 142 calls for service during 2019. The Fire Department took delivery of a new truck, “engine 2,” and is grateful for the community’s support in acquiring this equipment.

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he office of emergency Management conducted a Tabletop exercise, which tested the town’s plans for responding to an extended winter storm. This is a first step in preparing for the upcoming winter season and was an excellent opportunity for staff from multiple departments to identify gaps in preparedness and develop plans to address them.

New venue and free food at National Night Out

ational night out attendees in Milton on Tuesday, aug. 6 will enjoy a free barbecue and free ice cream at the annual event, which since 1984 has promoted community involvement, unity and safety. The event this year has been moved from the fire station to Bombardier Park, where Shake, the band, will entertain the crowd, and Milton Town School District Food Service Manager Steve Marinelli will dish up the barbecue. The Milton Hannaford supermarket will provide free ice cream. The event will also feature Milton’s Community Champion award presentation, safety checks and demonstrations from law enforcement and emergency personnel. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Milton Community Youth Coalition and other community partners sponsor the event.

Dear Don Trash truck sounds a rude awakening for new resident Dear Don: I’m writing into you a bit angry. nothing to do with you, just seeing if you will be able to help me out. I currently live on the other side of the primary and middle school on village drive. I have been having issues with the times that the trash and recycling pickup has been happening at the school. I have reached out to Bruce multiple times and he seems like he is trying but the early pickup times continue to happen. When I say early, they are smashing the bins before 5 a.m., the earliest happened two weeks ago at 4 a.m. The schools are in a residential area and not a business one. What can we do to stop these pickup times before 5 a.m. Do I call the police? They smash the bins anywhere from a couple of minutes up to 5 minutes. It’s not like its only once a week. But it’s causing some issues at my house with my wife. We just moved to Milton a couple of years ago and have been dealing with this issue since we moved in. We are young and would like to stay around but my wife and I are going to think about our future in this town if this doesn’t get fixed. I don’t know what else to do, I don’t want to be that crazy neighbor for the school district. The other issue is, It’s not just one company picking the trash up, so I have no idea what company on what day picks the trash up. If they don’t pick up residence area trash till after 6 a.m., why are they allowed to pick up trash at the school? I know I am not the only person in my neighborhood that is woken up by the banging. If you have any other questions or want to chat, please reach out to me. -TT Dear TT: Thank you for sharing this information with me. I’m happy to talk with school officials about this issue at an upcoming joint School and Town meeting. These joint meetings have proven to be very productive for both the School and Town over the last several years. We are always looking for ways to improve communication and resolve issues that have a negative impact on residents. We work for you and all of the residents in our community. If this issue continues, I recommend that you notify the police each time the pick-up occurs before 5 a.m. This will allow us to track these incidents in the future should we have to pursue and ordinance. Currently, the Town of Milton does not have an ordinance that would address this specific issue. Please feel free to call or email me with additional questions or concerns. Thank you. -DON

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Food and music at

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fair crowd turned out July 26 to shop and visit at the Milton Farmers Market. Shoppers picked up fresh produce, and kids danced to live music from guitarist/singer Barry Hayes while their parents enjoyed fare from Mediterranean Mix, a Greek Restaurant in Essex that brings its food to farmers markets. Terry Bergeron and Heidi Kobera of Bergeron Produce & Goods sold a collection of eggplant, peppers and blueberries, as well as their own robust line of pickled vegetables. Which includes a Christmas Pickles, which involves cinnamon and peppermint. Milton Resident Sherry DuBuque shops regularly at the market. She said the fresh fruits and vegetables keep her coming back, and that she has a special interest in organically grown foods from Beaudoin’s Farmstand. “I love Ted (Beaudoin’s) stuff because most of it comes out of Canada so it’s not GMO,” she said. GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism. DuBuque said she has a partner who is a cancer survivor, so for her household, organic and nonGMO foods are important.

NEIL ZAWICKI, Independent Staff Fresh tomatoes invite customers July 26 at the Milton Farmers Market. BOTTOM LEFT: Peppers and blueberries were offered at Bergeron’s Produce & Goods at the Milton Farmers Market. BELOW TOP to BOTTOM: Ted Beaudoin of Beaudopin’s Farmstand talks with Milton Resident Sherry Dubuque. Josie Herman, 5 (right), dances with Alice Longo, 4 ¾.

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NEIL ZAWICKI, Independent Staff Helicopters in various states or repair sit idle at Mansfeild Heliflight in Milton. The company deals in helicopter parts, and offers lessons and chopper rides.

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Continued from page 1 and hundreds of miles of telephone line above ground. That experience, along with his side business selling parts, led him to form the company in 1986, and today he employs eight people, and is an international helicopter parts dealer. The company also offers flight lessons and helicopter tours. At $360 per hour, such lessons take a special kind of dedication. That rate goes for rides as well. “Helicopters aren’t cheap,” said Lindberg. A lot of people come to the company with a “bucket list” item, she said, and so the most popular tour flight is a seven-minute ride for $45. It’s a unique business, to be sure. Inside the facility, a warehouse is filled with choppers in various states of repair or reassembly. There’s an airbus, a Sikorsky, some Bell Helicopters, and one that is so badly damaged it looks as though it fell from the sky just yesterday. “That one just came in,” said Lindberg. “I’m not sure what happened to it.” Chase, or one of his mechanics, will eventually rebuild the damaged craft and then sell it., but the majority of their business is still rooted in parts dealing. They get calls from Honduras, Turkey, India and Japan, to name a few. In fact, the old, boxy helicopter on the lawn out in front of the company headquarters along Route 7 in Milton near the Colchester border is a Soviet-era military transport called a Kamov 26. Chase got his hands on it during a business trip to Hungary several years ago, and had it running in no time. “It’s been a hangar queen forever,” she said, using the aviation slang for an aircraft that spends most of its time in the shop. “It’s kind of sinking into the ground out there now though. It should be in a museum is where it should be.” For her part, when she started as an accountant with the company 20 years ago, Lindberg knew nothing about helicopters. She said she was just happy to get a job as an accountant. But today she can name practically any helicopter and give a brief history on the aircraft. As for Chase, he did complete his art degree at UVM, and Lindberg said it goes well with his work. “He is very much an artist as a mechanic and a pilot,” she said. “It’s a very precise artform. In order to be an aircraft mechanic you have to be an artist.”

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es! Did you know that Governor Scott shares my enthusiasm for cycling? Riding his bicycle is one of the ways he fits fun healthy physical activity into his busy life. As I shared in a recent column, RiseVT is working with municipalities across northwestern Vermont to help make them more walkable and bikeable, so even more people can enjoy active transportation and recreational biking. Through the momentum of the RiseVT movement, we are bringing those two things together in what we are calling ‘The RiseVT Prevention Ride.’ On Saturday, August 10, Governor Scott will be joining members of the RiseVT team and other local cyclists on a bicycle ride through Franklin County with three stops to discuss plans for walking/biking infrastructure improvements with municipal officials and community leaders. You are welcomed to join us! We will be meeting at Northwestern Medical Center (133 Fairfield Street in St. Albans) at 8:50 am on Saturday, August 10. Cyclists will depart NMC at approximately 9:00am and ride to the Bay Park in St. Albans Town, arriving about 9:15am. At the Bay, we will pause and discuss plans for continued improvements in walking and biking in both the Town and the City. There will also be an opportunity for families with children to enjoy a bike ride around the Bay Park with the Governor.

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Cyclists will then depart the Bay Park and ride along the lake to the Rail Depot & Museum in Swanton. Here, at approximately 10:20am, we will commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Dick Thompson Fit & Healthy Path which is a great walking and biking resource and discuss Swanton’s continued improvement efforts. We will have another opportunity here for families with children to enjoy a bike ride with the Governor on the path. From there, the cyclists will ride to Highgate for an anticipated 11:15am arrival at the Town Municipal Offices. Here we will have a discussion of the Highgate’s plans for Lamkin Street and the Village Core Project. Cyclists will then ride back to NMC in St. Albans to complete the route. I appreciate the Governor joining us for this tour – and hope you will join us either a cyclist for all or part of the route; as a family participating in the two family sections; or as an individual participating in the discussions. This is a wonderful opportunity to show the Governor first hand some of the improvements that Franklin County communities have invested in and the need for continued efforts to enhance walkability and bikeability. The positive energy, advocacy, expertise, and resources brought to community partnerships by RiseVT is helping make the healthy choice the easy choice here in our area. This is a great opportunity to celebrate those efforts and further engage our Governor and State Government as an important partner. Please join us on August 10 for the RiseVT Prevention Ride with Governor Phil Scott! For more information, please contact RiseVT Program Manager Denise Smith at 524-8825 or dsmith@nmcinc.org. I hope to see you there! It is an amazing ride being part of this community! Jill Berry Bowen, NMC’s Chief Executive Officer

Hunter education courses are being held now From Vermont Fish & Wildlife Vermont Fish & Wildlife says anyone interested in taking a hunter education course should consider doing so this summer, because fewer courses will be available later in the year. “Invariably many people are disappointed when they can’t find a hunter education course being given in the fall,” said Nicole Meier with Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s Hunter Education Program. “We actually have more courses available now because many of our certified volunteer instructors have more time to give the courses before hunting seasons begin.” “While more classes will be added through September, if a course opens up now, this is the time to sign up for it! Don’t wait until the last minute” Completion of a free course is required prior to purchasing a person’s first Vermont hunting, bow hunting or trapping license. Upcoming courses and information are listed on the Vermont Fish & Wildlife website (https://vtfishandwildlife.com/node/129) as they are scheduled by instructors. For more information about hunter education in Vermont call 802-828-1193.

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Why it’s important to discuss cancer screenings with your doctor From Metro Creatie Media

ancer affects people from all walks of life. The American Cancer Society says that, in 2019, there will be approximately 141,000 cancer cases diagnosed and about 103,000 cancer deaths in the United States. Breast cancer, lung cancer and prostate cancer are some of the most common cancers, although just about any area of the body can be affected by the cell mutations that lead to cancer. There is no cure for cancer, although billions of dollars are spent each year researching the disease and potential cures. Until a cure has been found, individuals must rely on screenings and prevention methods. Cancer screening tests are designed to find cancers in their earliest stages, when the disease is most treatable. Many cancer screening tests have been found to lower the death rate from particular cancers, according to the health and wellness resource site MedicineNet. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention supports various cancer screening tests as recommended by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. The average person should discuss with their physicians their risk for certain cancers. By considering individual medical history, family health history and/or prior screening results, doctors can develop a screening plan to reduce patients’ risk of cancer. • Breast cancer: Mammograms can help find breast abnormalities early on when they are easier to treat and can produce a very good success rate. • Colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy: These tests help detect colorectal cancer early on and also may help prevent the disease. These tests can find abnormal colon growths that can be removed before they become cancer. • Cervical cancer: A Pap test can find abnormal cells in the cervix that may turn into cancer. Early detection of cervical cancer increases survival rates. • Lung cancer: Yearly lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography for those with a history of smoking, particularly heavy smoking, is often recommended.

Prostate cancer testing, including blood tests and a digital rectal exam, used to be the norm. However, Cancer.org says expert groups no longer recommend routine prostate cancer screenings because many of these cancers are not deadly and early detection has not been shown to reduce the chances of dying from prostate cancer. Some people may still ask to be screened for prostate cancer as well as cancers of the ovaries, pancreas, testicles, and thyroid even though screenings have not been shown to reduce deaths from those cancers. Some cancer screenings are recommended to help catch cancer early and prevent the disease from progressing. People are urged to speak with their doctors about which tests are best for them.

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olorectal cancer, which encompasses cancers of both the colon and rectum, is not something to take lightly. The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons indicates that approximately 140,000 new cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed and 56,000 Americans will die from the disease this year. Colorectal cancer is second only to lung cancer in numbers of deaths in the United States. The Canadian Cancer Society has found that colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in Canada. Women and men are affected by colorectal cancer with a nearly equal frequency. The colon is a lower portion of the large intestines, while the rectum is the passageway that connects the colon to the anus. The Colorectal Cancer Alliance says most colorectal cancers initially develop as polyps, which are abnormal growths. Polyps may become cancerous later on if they are not removed. The general population faces a lifetime risk of about 5 percent for developing the disease, states ASCRS, while someone with a family history of colorectal cancer has a 10 to 15 percent greater risk. For people who suffer from ulcerative colitis, the risk for developing colorectal cancer rises to more than 50 percent. A persistent change in bowel habits can be a first indicator of colorectal cancer, says the Mayo Clinic. Changes may include a change in the consistency of stool. Rectal bleeding, persistent abdominal discomfort, a feeling that the bowel doesn’t empty completely, and unexplained weight loss are other symptoms. Age is a risk factor for colorectal cancer, so doctors typically recommend that screenings begin around age 50. A colonoscopy is generally used to see the lining of the colon to look for the presence of polyps. Those with a family history or other risk factors may need earlier or more frequent screenings. Although doctors are not sure what causes colorectal cancer, the following are some risk factors for the disease.

• Ethnic background, particularly being African American • Personal history of colorectal cancer or polyps • Inflammatory intestinal conditions • Inherited genes and syndromes • Being overweight or obese • Being a cigarette smoker • Using alcohol heavily • Having had radiation therapy on the abdomen Some of the best ways to avoid colorectal cancer include removing polyps before they become cancerous. A low-fat diet high in vegetable and fruit intake, as well as regular exercise, also may lower colorectal cancer risk. The Mayo Clinic has been a world leader in providing comprehensive, state-of-the-art care for patients with cancers of the colon and rectum. Learn more about colorectal cancer at www.mayoclinic.org.

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ow that summer is winding down, it will soon be “back-toschool” time. When children are young, your logistics for the new academic year may involve little more than a trip to buy school supplies. But if you’d like to send your kids (or grandkids) to college someday, you need to plan far ahead to meet the financial demands. And, as part of your planning, you also need to be on the lookout for all opportunities to help pay those sizable college bills. Specifically, you’ll need to be ready to take action in these areas: Financial aid – You should start thinking about financial aid at least a year before your child heads off to college. For example, you can begin submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on Oct. 1, 2019, for the 2020-21 academic year. And if the past is any guide, you’ll always need to remember that Oct. 1 date for the next school year. The FAFSA helps colleges and the U.S. Department of Education evaluate your financial need and determine how much financial support your child requires. And since a lot of financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, it’s a good idea to submit your forms as soon as possible once the application period opens. ScholarShipS – Colleges and universities offer their own scholarships, but you’re not limited to them. In fact, you might be surprised at the number and variety of college scholarships available to your child or grandchild – but to find them, you may need to do some digging. Find out what’s offered from foundations, religious, ethnic or community organizations, local businesses and civic groups. Also, ask the high school guidance office for information. Your own employer might even offer small scholarships. You can find more information on scholarships on the U.S. Department of Education’s website. college-specific investments – You might also want to consider an investment designed to help you save for college. You have several options available, each with different contribution limits, rules and tax treatments, so you’ll want to consult with a financial professional to choose an investment that’s appropriate for your situation. community collegeS – Not every bachelor’s degree needs to begin and end at an expensive four-year college or university. Many students now fulfill some of their “general” education requirements at affordable community colleges before transferring to a four-year school – often saving tens of thousands of dollars in the process. Paying for college is challenging. After all, for the 2018-19 academic year, the average annual cost (tuition, fees, and room and board) was $21,370 for in-state students at public four-year colleges or universities; for four-year private schools, the corresponding expense was $48,510, according to the College Board. And college costs will likely continue to rise over the next several years. But, as we’ve seen, by being proactive and having a plan in place, you can go a long way toward coping with these expenses and helping your loved ones enjoy the benefits of higher education. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Planner.

CALL TO ARTISTS: BEYOND THE SEED

Established and emerging artists are invited to submit one or two pieces of art work in any medium for Beyond the Seed. The only requirement is that the work must be wire hung to hang on a gallery system. This is an exhibit scheduled for September through December 2019 in the Jericho Town Hall. For more information and registration materials contact Catherine McMains, catherine.mcmains@gmail.com. Registration forms as well as the policies and procedures which include information on hanging requirements can also be found on the Town of Jericho website, Jerichovt.org. Registration deadline is August 23, 2019.

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

Community Calendar 1 THURSDAY

RoTARy MEETing Noon, the Hampton Inn, Colchester. Contact 651-1690 or vt210@ earthlink.net. FARMERS MARkET 3:30 - 7 p.m. 212-222 US-7, Milton. FiREFighTER ASSoCiATion Bingo 5 p.m. dinner; 6:30 p.m. warmups, Arrowhead Senior Ctr. Dinner will be served for a modest price. Contact 3097710 with questions. yogA in ThE PARk 6 - 7:15 p.m., Bombardier Park West. Join family, friends and neighbors for a fun filled community yoga class. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. $36/punch card to attend any 3 classes (Register with Milton Recreation) Boy SCouT TRooP #603 MEETing 7 - 8:30 p.m., United Church of Milton. Go to milton603.mytroop. us or Facebook.com/ troop603vt for more information.

3 SATURDAY

CAR Show 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Milton Artists’ Artists’ Guild Art Center and Gallery. Come to “MAG Wheels: Artistry in Motion.” See the artistry of custom paint jobs, enter the artists’ raffle and attend a pin-striping demonstration.

5 MonDAY

CLASSiC CounTRy MuSiC 6 p.m., Arrowhead Senior Center. Enjoy the music with a 50/50 raffle, coffee and snacks. For information, call 891-6391. AL-Anon gRouP 6 p.m., Cornerstone Community Church. Support group for friends and relatives of alcoholics.

6 TUESDAY

FiREFighTER ASSoCiATion Bingo 5 p.m. dinner; 6:30 p.m. warmups, Arrowhead Senior Ctr. Dinner will be served for a modest price. Contact 3097710 with questions.

nATionAL nighT ouT 6 p.m., Townwide. See page 7 for details. nAMi FAMiLy SuPPoRT gRouP 6 - 7:30 p.m., Georgia Public Library. A free support group of family and friends of individuals living with a mental illness. All meetings facilitated by trained NAMI family members; Karlo Salminen, Sheryl Wells and Kelly Ferguson. Contact 1-800-6396480 or program@ namivt.org, or visit www.namivt.org.

7 WEDnESDAY

gRoovy LunCh BunCh Noon, Arrowhead Senior Center. Reservations 24 hours in advance to Shirley Bunnell at 893-1619. hiSToRy wALk

7 p.m., Milton Historical Society, 13 School St. An evening of outdoor natural history, this time led by Chittenden County Forester, Ethan Tapper. He will lead a “tree walk” around the neighborhood and give tips on making a quality campfire. Boy SCouT TRooP #631 MEETing 7 p.m., Cornerstone Community Church. Visit milton631. mytroop.us or our FB page under “Boy Scout Troop 631 Milton, Vt.

Library Offerings Friday, August 2 • 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Friday Early Literacy Story Time for all ages up to 7. Saturday, August 3 • 10 - 10:30 a.m. Early Literacy Story Time for all ages. • 10 - 11:30 a.m. Medicare Made Clear - A licensed agent will answer questions. Light refreshments served. * Monday, August 5 • 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gardening at the Library, for ages 8 - 11.* • 10 - 11 a.m. Read to Cleo of Therapy Dogs of Vermont. • 6 - 7:30 p.m. Teen Space, for ages 12 -17. • 6 - 8 p.m. One-on-One Computer Classes* Tuesday, August 6 • 10 - 10:20 a.m. Early Literacy Story Time for ages 18 months - 2 years. • 1 - 3 p.m. Mah Jongg - all levels welcome. • 6 - 8 p.m. Library Board of Trustees Meeting. Open to the public.

Recreation Information Milton Recreation Department

More information and pre-registration at miltonvt.gov/recregister Email: recreation@miltonvt.gov Phone: 802-893-4922 Kym Duchesneau, Recreation Coordinator Ben Nappi, Assistant Recreation Coordinator

Music in the Park Series

Great music, great food, lawn games, and more! August 6: Shake, National Night Out (5:30 p.m.) Aug. 13: Milton Community Band Plus Library Festival with Big Blue Trunk (7 p.m.) Location: Bombardier Park West Fee: Free Admission

Wednesday, August 7 • 1 - 3 p.m. Bridge Club - all levels welcome. • 2 - 4 p.m. Cooking Around the Globe, for ages 12 - 17.* • 6 - 8 p.m. One-on-One Computer Classes*

Summer Camps

Thursday, August 8 • 2 - 3 p.m. Daytime Book Group discussion of “Olive Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Strout. • 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. P.J. Story Time

Advanced Pickleball

Story Walk • Read the book posted along the Bombardier West Trail. Free Summer Lunch • Those age 18 and under receive free lunch 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in the library’s community room. Just drop in. *registration required; call (802) 893-4644 or visit miltonlibraryvt.org for more information on these, and any other programs

Lights Camera Action, Ultimate Frisbee, All About Art, Tennis, and more! Sign up today at miltonvt.gov/recregister

Take your game to the tournament play level! Dates: Tue, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 9 – 10:30am Location: Bombardier Park East Fee: $59/person/4-week session

Walking with the Town Manager

Gather friends and family for a walk in Milton, led by Town Manager Don Turner! Dates and Meeting Locations: Aug. 13: Milton Elementary School parking lot B Aug. 20: Catamount Industrial Park (meet at Bove’s parking lot) Aug. 27: Meet in front of Milton Public Library Time: 6 p.m. Fee: Free

ongoing EvEnTS Boy SCouT TRooP #631 BoTTLE DRoP Cornerstone Community Church, 26 Bombardier Rd.

upCOMING EvENT

genealogy Day Friday, August 9, Lake Champlain Basin Room, Grand Isle. Think of it as another holiday where folks are encouraged to connect with a relative that they’ve been meaning to visit, call or write … someday.

MALLETTS BAy CONGrEGATIONAL ChurCh, uCC AuGuST 2019 WOrShIp SErvICES

• • 8/4/19 - Blessing of the Animals with a focus on climate change and the environment • 8/11/19 - Share a Prayer and Praise & Worship Sunday - Share your favorite prayer, scripture, poem, short reading. • 8/18/19 - Blessing of the Backpacks. Bring your backpack, shoes, keys, or cell phone, what you need to begin a new academic year to be blessed. • 8/25/19 - Men at First from First Congregational Church, UCC, will be offering special music throughout our worship service.

LOCAL MEETINGS MonDAy.,Aug. 5 6 p.m. - Selectboard, Milton Municipal Building TuESDAy., Aug. 6 6 p.m. - Planning Commission, Milton Municipal Building

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

Busy week on racing circuit for Dragon From Thunder Road

arre – An all-time battle to be the “King of the Road” is shaping up as Thunder Road heads into WDEV/Calkins Portable Toilets Night this Thursday, August 1. While a full card of racing is on tap for all four divisions, everyone will have at least one eye on the Maplewood/Irving Oil Late Models and a point chase that is currently too close to call. There have been many thrilling bouts for the track championship throughout Thunder Road’s 60-year history. The 2018 season was certainly near the top of the list, as the top four drivers went down to the final laps of the season before Milton’s Scott Dragon emerged with his second “King of the Road” title. However, the 2019 edition already looks like it could be one of the best title clashes ever at the “Nation’s Site of Excitement”. With five pointcounting events remaining, a mere nine points separate the top five racers. All told, six drivers could end Thursday night as the point leader, meaning every move they make looms large. Dragon finds himself in a familiar position after nine events – atop the point standings. The two-time and defending champion has the points lead for the first time all season after his runner-up finish at the Country Camper Midseason Championships. Although, “The Dragon Wagon” has had a few rough races this year, his three victories and the double-point second-place result last week have been enough to put him in the same position as he was at this time last year.

COURTESY FACEBOOK Scott Dragon holds the trophy after winning the Casella Feature in June.

From ACT Media

aterBury – The $10,000-to-win Midsummer 250 is just days away from taking the green flag at N. Woodstock, NH’s White Mountain Motorsports Park (WMMP). While the August 3 event is part of the ACT Late Model Tour schedule, it has drawn entries and interest from weekly Late Model racers around the region aiming for the giant check awaiting the winner.

Local competitors have long been the lifeblood of ACT, with drivers who compete for weekly championships and bragging rights going up against the traveling stars at most events on the schedule. The Midsummer 250 will be no exception, with top runners from WMMP, Thunder Road, and Thompson Speedway among those who have filed entries. For them victory in the bigmoney marathon would still be an exclamation point on both their season and career. Some who have entered already have substantial touring experience on their résumés. Current Thunder Road point leader Scott Dragon of Milton, VT was a regular on the ACT Late Model Tour early in his career. He owns three Tour wins and still considers distance racing to be his strength. WMMP point leader Quinny Welch of Groveton, NH has earned 20 top-10 finishes at tracks ranging from Lee USA to Oxford. Warwick, RI’s Mark Jenison, the number-two driver at Thompson Speedway, has spent time on the Tour as well. For them, that knowledge could come in handy in the longest race of the year. They’ll join the best of the ACT Late Model Tour, including current point leader Rich Dubeau of Plainfield, NH; two-time defending champion Scott Payea of Colchester, VT; multi-time winner Jimmy Hebert of Williamstown, VT; and top rookie Ryan Kuhn of East Bridgewater, MA. Regional all-stars such as Hudson, NH’s Joey Polewarczyk and St-Denis, QC’s Patrick Laperle are also planning to go after the $10,000 top prize. The Midsummer 250 is coming this Saturday, August 3 at N. Woodstock, NH’s White Mountain Motorsports Park.