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Fire causes partial evacuation at All Breed Rescue

Park-and-ride gets public vetting

By Jason Starr Observer staff

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ABOVE: A VTrans drawing shows a 142-space park-and-ride slated for the southwest quadrant of the Interstate 89 Exit 12 interchange in Williston. BELOW: The red dot indicates the location of the facility on a town map.

New design accommodates state police barracks move By Jason Starr

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The Vermont Agency of Transportation unveiled new designs for a 142-space park-and-ride near Interstate 89’s Exit 12 interchange last week in a public comment meeting at Williston Town Hall. The agency has renewed its call for public comments after the project was redesigned earlier this year to accommodate a co-located Vermont State Police barracks. Original plans for the park-and-ride were presented to the public in 2017, but the agency later began working with the Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services to site a new state police barracks on an adjacent parcel — replacing the barracks currently located at the north side of Exit 12. The state acquired the parcel of land next to the park-and-ride parcel in 2018, and traffic engineers began designing a combined access to both facilities from Route 2A. The new design includes widening the road to accommodate left-turn lanes and will require easements from five private property owners on Route 2A. Negotiations on compensation for easements are set to begin this month. Three of the affected property owners attended last week’s meeting. The park-and-ride is slated for an undeveloped parcel to the immediate south of the interstate. It will include electric vehicle charging stations, a bike rack

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and a bus shelter. The access road from Route 2A will pass by the entrance of the new state police barracks. VTrans is claiming an exemption from having to conduct an Environmental Impact Statement for the project under the National Environmental Policy Act. “No significant environmental impacts are anticipated for this project,” VTrans documents state. Impacts on traffic and quality of life are what Route 2A homeowners are concerned with. Williston native Doug Williams lives next to the project site. The access see PARK-AND-RIDE page 3

A washing machine used to clean dog bedding at All Breed Rescue on Industrial Avenue caught fire about 7 a.m. Tuesday, causing the evacuation of staff members and eight dogs. Ten Williston firefighters with two fire trucks responded to a 911 call from staff members and contained the smoke emanating from the machine. No dogs or staff members were hurt and the building is unscathed, said All Breed manager Amanda Wagner. “Everyone is a bit shook up, but everybody is safe, and the dogs are safe. I don’t think it could have been handled any better … Everyone acted really quickly. Any dogs that were in danger were immediately brought outside.” The shelter had about 25 dogs and two staff members in the facility at the time. Wagner was called to the scene at the same time firefighters arrived. She joined staff members and the eight evacuated dogs in one of the shelter’s yards. Firefighters continually updated staff throughout the ordeal, advising them that the dogs that remained inside did not need to be evacuated. “The f iref ighters were so thoughtful, and that really made a big difference for us,” Wagner said. “We love our dogs and that was our main concern.” The shelter has two washing machines that clean the towels, blankets and pillows used to create a comfortable place for rescue dogs to sleep. Wagner said it was one of the belts on the machine that caught fire. She hypothesized that the age of the machine or the amount of use it gets led to the fire.

“Now we are worried about the other one,” she said. In the meantime, the inability to keep up with the wash is a concern. “We rely on blankets and towels, and being able to wash them is extremely important, so we’re trying to figure out what to do,” she said. The Air National Guard Fire Department staffed a fire engine at the Williston firehouse to cover any additional calls during the incident, said Williston Fire Department spokesman Prescott Nadeau. Firefighters were on scene at All Breed for about an hour. Williston Police handled traffic control on Industrial Avenue, and Nadeau said a fire department hose was damaged by multiple cars driving over it. “We were disappointed,” he said. “That fire hose is often our lifeline and is supplying us with water to help bring the situation under control. The hose is not strong enough to withstand vehicles driving over it. “(We) would like to remind people to use caution around fire apparatus, especially if you see a fire hose in the roadway.”

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The Williston Fire Department reported that a fire hose was damaged Tuesday when drivers on Industrial Avenue drove over it.

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Library to put telescope into circulation

The Dorothy Alling Memorial Library’s new Orion telescope will be unveiled at an Oct. 8 stargazing event at Williston Community Park. Observer photo by Jason Starr

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T he D orot hy A l l i ng Memorial Library will be putting an Orion Starblast telescope into circulation later this month. The library received the telescope from the Vermont Astronomical Society through a donation from library patron Terry Zittritsch. The telescope will be unveiled Oct. 8 at a Vermont Ast ronom ical Societ y night sky viewing event, 7-9 p.m. at the Williston Community Park soccer fields. The Vermont Astronomical Society will have other telescopes available for use at the event. Rain date is Oct. 9. After the event, the telescope will be available for library patrons to check out and use at home. The telescope will come with a headlamp, a moon map, an instruction manual, a constellation guidebook and a star chart that tells you what the sky will look like on any day and time. —Observer staff report

Singing in the new school year

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TOP: The CVU High School Madrigal Singers perform during a celebration of the opening of the new school year, hosted by the Vermont Superintendents Association, Sept. 19 at Williston Central School. ABOVE: Members of the Williston Central School chorus sing during the event.

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road is oriented in such a way that headlights from park-and-ride traffic will shine directly at the side of his house. He is also preparing to lose about 20 feet of his front yard to accommodate the widening of Route 2A. His neighbor, Dave Martin, lives across from the park-and-ride entrance site. He is concerned about adding up to 142 new cars to a section of Route 2A that already backs up during commuting hours. “You are gong to have problems getting the cars out of that park-and-ride,” he said during last week’s hearing. “That road is so clogged now. The only way to alleviate that is with a traffic light.” Engineer Israel Maynard of Stantec, the company the state has contracted to design the park-and-ride, said left-turn lanes are included in the design to allow park-and-ride traffic to enter and exit without impacting through traffic. He also noted that the purpose of the facility is to alleviate traffic congestion. “That’s why park-and-rides are being built,” he said, “to get people out of their cars.” In addition to acquiring private property easements, VTrans is also seeking permits from the Department of Environmental Conservation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Act 250 and the Williston Development Review Board. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin this spring.

Local owners launch indoor playground A 12,000-square-foot indoor playground is taking shape at 64 Harvest Lane under the business name, Monkey Do. The business occupies part of Harvest Equipment’s former showroom with a side entrance to the building, which currently houses a Goodwill store. Inside, a multi-faceted play structure catering to ages 4-12 will be the centerpiece attraction. A smaller toddler play str ucture, inf latable obstacle course, three interactive playhouses — including a toddler-sized grocery story, diner and firehouse — and an arts and crafts nook are also in the works. The floor plan includes a café and two rooms for birthday parties. Admission is priced at $15 per day, and birthday party packages start at $249. Owner Jeff Teplitz said he’s hoping for an October opening, but delayed shipping of the main play structure has led to some uncertainty with the timing of the opening. Teplitz co-owns the business with his wife, Claudine Safar. Another partner is Brian Monaghan, Safar’s partner in a Burlington law firm. All three live in Williston. Teplitz and Safar were at a ski resort in Quebec with their children — ages 5 and 7 — in 2017 when they spent time at an indoor playground, inspiring Monkey Do.

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ABOVE: Monkey Do owner Jeff Teplitz, left, with manager Jade Menard, center, and employee Skye Kennedy. BELOW: A rendering of one of the Monkey Do features.

“We have eight months of winter and two months of rain, so there is a lot of people looking for activities,” Teplitz said. Teplitz and Safar hired Jade Menard, a former preschool teacher at The Edge in Williston, as Monkey Do manager. She expects a lot of toddler playdates to happen at the facility. “Parents are excited to not have to go to each other’s houses,” she said. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. —Jason Starr

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NONPROFIT NEWS Diaper need impacts Vermont’s most innocent By Amanda Herzberger Special to the Observer

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Pallets of diapers were recently donated by Huggies for distribution to families in need throughout Chittenden County.

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the money to buy enough diapers to keep your child clean, healthy and dry throughout the day and night. These are just a handful of the realities faced by Vermont families experiencing diaper need. Although many social programs provide support for families with

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babies and toddlers, there is a surprising gap when it comes to diapers. Shockingly, there is no government safety net for families struggling to pay for diapers. Diaper need statistics are sobering. Purchasing enough diapers can consume 14 percent of a low-wage family’s income. National statistics suggest that diaper need affects approximately one in three families. Forty-eight percent of families in one study reported delaying changing a diaper to extend their supply, which can lead to diaper rash, urinary tract issues and other negative health consequences. Diaper need also negatively affects a parent’s job status. In order to send their children to daycare, parents are required to provide a daily or weekly supply of diapers. Without a regular supply of diapers, parents cannot drop their child off and may be unable to go to work. Two years ago, California addressed diaper need head-on and passed a law that provides a $30 diaper stipend to eligible families through the CalWORKS program. Vermont should follow California’s lead and provide a monthly diaper stipend to families through its Reach Up program. In Vermont, there are roughly 1,400 Reach Up-eligible families with children ages 0-3. If those families receive a $30 monthly diaper stipend, the benefits would add up. Children would be free of discomfort and the associated health risks that result from delayed diaper changes. Their parents would have a regular supply of diapers to provide to a child care program, which would enable them to work and provide for their family. Simply put, a monthly diaper stipend would improve the lives of those Vermont families most in need. The Junior League of Champlain Valley (JLCV) diaper bank began distributing diapers to area food shelves from its South Burlington headquarters last November. Last week, we received a donation of 255,000 diapers from the National Diaper Bank Network and its founding sponsor Huggies. We will distribute the diapers to food shelves in the Champlain Valley, including Feeding Chittenden and town food shelf programs in Essex, Hinesburg, Milton, Richmond and Williston. Groups of volunteers from local businesses, churches, schools and other community-based organizations are invited to participate in see DIAPER page 4

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Shelburne Museum receives $1.5 million endowment

“diaper repackagings,” held at our South Burlington headquarters, to prepare diapers for donation to food shelves. We challenge all Vermonters to support Vermont’s babies and toddlers. Donate to diaper banks, participate in a diaper drive and help us promote a government safety net for our most innocent and vulnerable population. Amanda Herzberger is the chair of the Junior League of Champlain Valley Diaper Bank. For more information and ways to help, visit www.jlcv.org/ diaperbank. Nonprofit News is a weekly series highlighting the work of nonprofit organizations in Williston and throughout Chittenden County. This story was provided by the Junior League of Champlain Valley. Nonprofits seeking to tell their story in this space, please email editor@willistonobserver.com or call Jason at (802) 872-9000 ext. 117.

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Climate change is scientifically complex and politically fraught, yet very clear. Long-term data combined with local observation tell us that natural cycles are changing, and with significant effect. At the Northern Forest Center, we pay special attention to news and studies about the role forests and forest products play in mitigating climate change — and to media stories that mischaracterize the carbon impact of using wood from forests. And there are many. For example, we would have expected a more nuanced piece from climate activist Bill McKibben when he attacked every form of biomass energy in a recent New Yorker article headlined: “Don’t Burn Trees to Fight Climate Change — Let Them Grow.” Like others, he fails to recognize essential lifecycle distinctions that affect the equation for carbon impact of using wood for energy in places like New England. By condemning use of wood for energy under all circumstances, McKibben and others dismiss an important means of reducing carbon emissions: displacing fossil fuels by instead heating homes and buildings with advanced wood heating systems using regionally

produced wood pellets or chips from managed forests. In many cases these pellets are made of sawdust that is the by-product from dimensional lumber, furniture, flooring and other wood products manufacturing.  In 2015, the Northern Forest Center commissioned an independent analysis of the greenhouse gas impacts of using state-of-the-art wood heating systems in the Northeast. The study, conducted by The Spatial Informatics Group-Natural Assets Laboratory, considered the entire life cycle — fuel sourcing, harvesting, processing and combustion — and concluded that using regionally produced wood pellets immediately cuts greenhouse gases by 54 percent when it replaces heating oil, and by 59 percent when it replaces natural gas.  Nearly 60 percent greenhouse gas reduction is an excellent place to start in loosening the grip that fossil fuels have on heating our region, especially when we can make this vast improvement using local and sustainably managed wood and waste from wood products manufacturing. Good forest management is good carbon management. We frequently read articles that conf late very different uses of wood energy and claim they all have the same climate impact.

McKibben, for example, mentions Middlebury College’s wood energy system as though its impact is on par with England’s giant Drax electric plant, powered by hundreds of thousands of tons of wood pellets from the southeastern U.S. In contrast, Middlebury uses wood chips from forests within a roughly 50-mile radius and its plant primarily produces heat — a much more efficient use of the wood resource. Climate change is a paramount issue, and we embrace continuous learning in this field. At the same time, we implore climate activists and the academic community to be clear and precise in their communications about it, lest they inadvertently turn people against products or technologies that could, in the appropriate context, significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In the Northern forest, we should be applauding not only the people who drive electric cars and have solar panels on their roofs, but also those who heat with wood for their contribution to carbon reduction. Rob Riley is president of the Northern Forest Center and Maura Adams is a program director there. More information is available at www.northernforest.org.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Students took the lead on climate protests Once again Rob Roper gets it backwards (“Education or indoctrination” Sept. 26). After mistaking a citizen-led solution to an environmental problem as government overreach, he now thinks that our children have been indoctrinated by our schools to believe in climate change. Rob, being the president of the Ethan Allen Institute, an organization that does not believe in climate change, believes the five percent of scientists who claim it is a hoax.

It doesn’t put him on the side of reasonableness, which makes me wonder why the Observer subjects its readers to the rants of a person with such fringe views. Our children were in the streets last Friday because they are angry that the adults, the voters, the ones in charge of protecting them, have not acted in their interest. Our children are fighting for their future, and they are not going away – they can’t! The actions they took were the result of planning and work by student-formed organizations like Extinction Rebellion and the Sunrise Movement. This was their

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response to inaction, and it was the adults who joined them, agreeing that we have failed them, that time is short and that we have to act now. Rob preaches on about our children learning to think for themselves, and when they do and demand that our politicians act to protect their future from guns and the climate, he belittles them by saying that they are being “exploited by adults in order to push a partisan political agenda.” This is a democracy, where the people make their views known by ever increasing means, and if necessary take to the streets to get their representatives’ attention. The first amendment is clear about “the right of the people ... to petition the government for a redress of grievances,” and that is just what these young people have done. Brian Forrest Williston

What do teachers know about climate change? Rob Roper’s “Education or indoctrination?” column in the Sept. 26 edition of the Observer was spot on. And the “abandonment of an educational mission in favor of political indoctrination” may extend into the classroom. The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) position statement on the teaching of climate science (available at www.nsta.org) is terribly wrong and should not be used in our schools. The NSTA’s position misstates the historic temperature profile to favor climate alarmism; it teaches that consensus is an important element of science without any mention of the scientific method; it singularly focuses on the overstated United Nations temperature projections; states that climate

change is due largely to human impacts; and insists that there is no scientific controversy, only social, economic or political arguments. However, 500 of the dissenting climate scientists that the NSTA say don’t exist have written on to the United Nations Secretary General saying there is no climate emergency and requesting “to organize with us, a constructive high-level meeting between worldclass scientist.” Yes, they exist, and our science teachers should know this, and understand the contributions of these scientists to our knowledge of climate change. I have asked our elected Champlain Valley School Board members to assure me that the false NSTA ideas are not being taught in our schools. I have not received a constructive response. Leslie Allen Williston

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SPORTS

CVU strides to top at N.H. invitational By Lauren Read Observer correspondent

Alicia Veronneau’s first place effort at the Black Bear Invitational at Northwood, N.H. helped the Champlain Valley Union High School girls cross country team to the top spot on Saturday. Veronneau finished in 19 minutes, 19 seconds to beat the field at Coe-Brown Northwood Academy. Alice Larson finished in fourth place for the Redhawks (19:47). Jasmine Nails (eighth place) and Finnegan Mittelstadt (ninth place) wrapped up the CVU runners in the top 10. The Champlain Valley boys team came in seventh overall. Matthew Servin was the top finisher for CVU in 31st place, while Caleb Nye (42nd) and Parker Soares (46th) also finished in the top 50.

FOOTBALL Champlain Valley 21, Rice 14: Champlain Valley earned a narrow victory over Rice on Saturday, scoring two unanswered touchdowns to grab a come-from-behind win over the Green Knights. CVU quarterback Max Destito hooked up with Ryan Anderson on two passing touchdowns, with Anderson making TD catches of 19 and 23 yards. Destito ran in the Redhawks’ third touchdown. Zack Roy had two touchdown passes for Rice. The Redhawks move to 2-3 with the win. GIRLS SOCCER Champlain Valley 10, St. Johnsbury 0: The Champlain Valley girls soccer team remained undefeated with a victory over St. Observer courtesy photo by Ray Nails Johnsbury on Saturday. The CVU girls cross country team celebrates its win in New Hampshire last weekend. see SPORTS page 11

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Leadership transition coming for GMP Powell announces resignation; McClure chosen as successor Green Mountain Power announced Monday that Mary Powell, president and CEO for 12 years, will leave the company at the end of the year. Senior Vice President Mari McClure, who has been with the company for 10 years, will be the next president and CEO. “It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve in this role and work alongside so many dedicated employees who care so deeply about this state, the planet and the customers we serve,” Powell said in a press release. “It is time to turn over the reins to a new leader. “I plan to continue the fight against climate change in Vermont and across the country. I care deeply about our customers and this state, and am so proud of the progress we have made to operate efficiently, deliver innovations and act quickly to address the climate crisis. Under Powell, GMP was named the Deane C. Davis Business of the Year and one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and Ver mont Business Magazine this year. GMP earned a spot on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in the World

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effective leader who will deliver great results for customers, now and into the future.” McClure has served in leading roles in nearly every aspect of GMP operations over the past 10 years, including information technology, regulatory, legal, fleet, facilities, workforce development and cultural

transformation. She also leads labor relations, creating a culture of strong, honest communications with employees, always with a focus on safety. “This is an incredible time in the energy world, and I’m thrilled to lead GMP as we work to meet our goals, including being 100 percent renewable by 2030, and leveraging fiscal discipline and energy innovations to deliver results for customers, with a continued focus on reducing carbon,” McClure said. “Mary is a great mentor who empowers everyone at GMP to work hard to fulfill our mission. It’s inspiring to carry on this important work and push GMP to be even stronger for all of the customers and communities we serve.” Prior to joining GMP, McClure was an attorney at Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC, where she worked in business and corporate law, commercial transactions and real estate. She was an NCAA Division I basketball player at the University of Buffalo, where she served as captain of the team for two seasons. She was also a Division I basketball coach at Colgate University. She has an undergraduate degree and law degree from the University of Buffalo. She lives in Jericho and has two sons.

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OBITUARIES Ann Mary Ledakowich

Ann M. Ledakowich died peacefully at the Wake Robin Care Facility in Shelburne VT on the morning of September 28, 2019, the date of her 61st wedding anniversary. Ann was a 20 year resident of Williston followed by three years in Shelburne and is survived by her son Paul Ledak of Williston and his wife Lori and children, Nicholas, Quinn and Lily. Ann was predeceased by her husband Stan, a son Peter, and a brother Steven. Ann was born on June 10, 1928 on the island Susak (for mally

known as Sansego), Croatia as Ann Picinich, daughter of Nicolas and Maria Picinich. Ann emigrated to the United States at the age of 2 and grew up in Hoboken, New Jersey, her formative years during the great depression, which dictated much of her care in financial matters throughout her life. Ann was the first of her generation to attend college and further to attend law school, being the first and only woman in her graduating class at John Marshall Law College (now part of Seaton Hall Law School). Ann practiced law in Clifton, New Jersey as well as running the Passaic County Grand Jury later in her career. In addition, Ann was a monthly contributor to two medical magazines, advising doctors on the law associated with medical malpractice. Ann is known by friends and family as an inquisitive woman who is always interested in learning new things and understanding the deeper meaning of life. She was a loving mother and shared her love of nature, travel and intellectual pursuits with family and friends. Ann’s final days were spent at the Wake Robin Nursing Care Facility,

surrounded and supported by her family, and cared for by the exemplary staff of this unique facility as well as the VNA Hospice care workers. Family members wish to thank the nursing staff, volunteers, and all the good and caring people we met during this difficult time. Ann was a truly remarkable woman and will be deeply missed by all that knew her. Funeral services will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church on Friday, October 4 at 10:30 AM followed by the burial at 1:00 PM at Vermont Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Randolph, Vermont.

Marlyne Ann ‘Spyder’ Bashaw   Marlyne Ann “Spyder” Bashaw, sister and friend of many, passed September 16, 2019, following a battle with melanoma. Born August 6, 1953, daughter of Yvette (Meilleur) and Ezra Bashaw, she attended grade schools in Williston and Fairfield. Marlyne graduated from Bellows Free Academy class of 1971 and then from Champlain College in 1973. Career locations included

Fonda Container, Howard Bank, Systematics and Mother Nature’s Helper. She retired to enjoy playing golf, volunteering, lunch with friends and joining her sisters and brother on their yearly trips to Florida. Her parents pre-deceased her, as well as a brother, Jim Bashaw and brother-in-law, Salvatore Clarino. Survivors include sisters, Louise Clarino and Joann (John) Foran; brother, Richard Bashaw and sister-in-law, Shari Bashaw. She is also survived by nephews, Sal Clarino (Maria Shaw), Mario Clarino, Anthony Clarino (Stephanie), Christopher Clarino (Bethany Merrifield), Taylor Foran (Mariah) and Ezra and Isaac Bashaw and niece, Jenna Lewandowski (Jamie) and great-nephews, Elliot Lewandowski and Salvadore Clarino. In lieu of flowers, please consider the Jim Bashaw Catastrophic Illness Fund, c/o Northwestern Medical Center, Attn: Community Relations Office, 133 Fairfield Street, St. Albans, Vermont 05478. Heartfelt thanks for the excellent care given to our Spyder by her friends, cousins, nurses and golfing buddies during this past year. A Celebration of Spyder’s life will be celebrated on

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OBITUARIES grandchild by her side. Joanne was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on Sept 17, 1928 to the late Miles and Vera Marks. She attended Colorado University and Michigan State, where she received a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. Joanne was an avid artist, working with clay, oils and watercolors, sketching and various crafts. Before her marriage, she worked as a teacher of art to children, and as a draft person. Joanne married John Michael Kane and relocated to Orlando, Florida, where they had two daughters, Elizabeth and Jennifer. After a few years and a few more relocations, they moved to Williston Vt, where they lived for most of their lives. Joanne was a keen craft person and was a member of the Vermont Hand Crafters. She learned the art

of creating colonial corn dolls from corn husks gathered from Vermont fields. She was well known for her unique dolls and formed her own business called “Kane Korn Dolls.” She was heavily involved in the New England craft circuits, where she used to sell her dolls to people who would visit the shows to collect her dolls from all over the country. Joanne lost her husband John, a WW2 veteran, in November 1999. She continued to reside in Williston until a time came for her to be closer to loved ones, when she relocated to Lima OH to be closer with her daughter Jennifer and family. She is survived by two children, Elizabeth Steedman (husband Angus Steedman) who reside in Edinburgh, Scotland, and Jennifer Smith (partner Darren Zimmerman) who reside in Lima OH close

to her three children S. Alexander Smith (Wife Annie Smith, daughter Tegan), Samuel A. Smith and W.Maxwell Smith. Burial will take place at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Vt in the fall of 2020. Following the burial, a celebration of Joanne’s life will take place. More details on the burial and memorial will be announced closer to the date once organized with the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Frederick A. LaRose Frederick A. LaRose, 87, passed away Monday September 23, 2019 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester. He was born in Shelburne, VT April 28, 1932 to Joseph A. and Zilla (Felch) LaRose. Frederick proudly served our country enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1951. He was honorable discharged in April 1954. On June 18, 1955, Frederick married the love

of his life Catherine Poland in Burlington VT. During their 64 years of marriage, they made many happy, loving memories together and with their family. Fred had an honorable work ethic both at home and his place of employment with Vermont Railway, where he worked for over 30 years, retiring in June of 1997. Fred loved spending time with his family. He told the best stories full of wit and humor. He especially loved conversations involving politics. He enjoyed working on his land, riding his tractor, tending his gardens, boating, and playing games with his family. He was a clever, creative carpenter who could fix anything. He was always quick to help anyone who needed him. Fred was a magnet to children and pets. He loved spendi ng time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and they adored him. Fred was an incredibly devoted caring husband and father who put

his family before himself always. Fred, Dad, Papa, Pops, Oldman. We honor, love and respect you. We are forever blessed to have had you in our lives. Your love, gentleness and humor will be deeply missed. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife Catherine; sons David LaRose and his wife Paula; Bradley LaRose and his wife Karin; Kevin LaRose and his wife Donna; daughters Diane Hollwedel, Kim Gaboriault and her husband Gary; Kathy LaRose and her fiancé Rex Ste. Marie. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren; Travis, Eric, Natalie, Hillary, Ben, Ashley, Stephanie, Lindsey and Tyler. Two great-grandchildren Luciana and Zella also survive. Frederick was predeceased by his parents, sister Amy and brother Joseph. Visiting hours were Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant Street, Essex Junction. A service was held at the funeral home Friday, September 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

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Paul Bruhn of South Burlington, the executive director of the Preservation Trust of Vermont, died Sept. 19. A national historic revitalization grant program has been named in his honor.

A national grant program dedicated to the rehabilitation of historic properties and preserving community resources is being renamed the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants program in honor of Burlington native Paul Bruhn, who dedicated his life to preserving the legacy and historic icons of rural America. Bruhn, the executive director of the Preservation Trust of Vermont, died Sept. 19. He was a close associate of Sen. Patrick Leahy. Leahy, the vice chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, was the driving force behind the name change, including it in the annual budget bill that funds the Interior Department and other

agencies. “Paul Bruhn was one of the finest Vermonters I ever worked with and one of the best friends Marcelle and I have ever had. He was a champion of historic preservation and leaves our state a legacy that is preserved in brick, mortar, stone and wood,” Leahy said. “Paul knew that historic preservation is not a cost for saving the past, but a wise investment in the future. Renaming this program is a fitting gesture of our appreciation for what Paul did for our state and our country.” Bruhn co-founded the Preservation Trust of Vermont in 1980 and served as its executive director until his passing at the age of 72. Bruhn partnered with Leahy

in organizing dozens of projects across Vermont to help revitalize town centers, while conserving Vermont’s history and Vermonters’ heritage. They supported small projects in rural communities that often do not have the resources to access larger grant programs. The newly renamed Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants program will receive its highest funding level ever this year — $7.5 million — a $2.5 million increase over the current fiscal year. The Preservation Trust of Vermont is planning a celebration of Bruhn’s life at a future date.

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22. Exam 23. Very chubby 27. Belonging to (pronoun) 28. Poker’s head honcho 29. Treatment for bacterial infections 30. Period of instruction 31. Goals 32. Kind of store 33. Chinese life force 34. Ambience 36. Didn’t collapse 37. A pint, maybe 39. “Neither” go-with 44. Pass the ___ 46. Spare 49. Use an oar 51. Perspective 53. Hurdler’s injury location 54. Hilltop 55. Promotions (abbr) 56. Breaks, as in a wall 58. Dope 59. Take back 60. Apple contents 61. Conclusions 63. Posting at JFK 64. Room in a house 67. Place to stay

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A dish that celebrates diversity Incorporating the tastes and traditions of Hispanic-style cuisine into at-home meals is as simple as choosing your favorites, preparing with quality, authentic ingredients and watching your family devour them. Experiment with recipes inspired by classics, like this Cuban sandwich, an easy-to-make meal that is a cultural dining experience. CUBAN SANDWICHES Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 4 teaspoons butter, softened, divided 4 telera breads or French rolls, split 8 teaspoons mustard 24 thin slices smoked ham 3 large dill pickles, thinly sliced 1 1/2 pounds roast pork, sliced 4 slices (6 ounces) Hispanic-style Manchego cheese Spread 1/2 teaspoon butter on outside of bottom halves of each roll, arranging buttered side down on work surface. Top each with mustard, ham, pickles, pork and one slice cheese. Spread 1/2 teaspoon butter on outside of top halves of rolls and arrange buttered side up on top of sandwiches. Heat skillet over medium-low heat. One or two at a time, place sandwiches in skillet, place heavy skillet on top and cook until browned, about three minutes per side. Wipe out skillet as necessary. Cut each sandwich in half and serve. Note: Panini maker can be used to cook sandwiches. — Family Features

CALENDAR FRIDAY, OCT. 4 Political discussion “Reading Lincoln in the Age of Trump: Presidents and Political Communication” with Leslie Butler, Associate Professor of History, Dartmouth College. 2-3 p.m. Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset Street, South Burlington. 658-6554.

SATURDAY, OCT. 5 Bird walk Williston Master Naturalist-led walk at Five Tree Hill Park. 8-11 a.m. Meet at trailhead on Sunset Lane. Bring binoculars, water and sturdy hiking boots. RSVP to tgmarron@comcast.net. Lake Champlain Salmon Festival Learn the history of Atlantic salmon restoration in the Winooski River and Lake Champlain and see live salmon. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Richmond Volunteers Green in the Town of Richmond and Richmond Community Library. www.lcbp.org. Grief share/loss of spouse seminar Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex. 2-4 p.m. 899-3499. Bloody Mary competition Best Bloody Mary contest to raise funds for the New England Hemophilia Association. 11 a.m.-2

p.m. Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St., Essex Junction. www. newenglandhemophilia.org.

SUNDAY, OCT. 6 Williston Chowder Challenge Raise funds for the Williston Community Food Shelf and the Williston Police Officers’ Association while sampling chowder from 15 contestants. Kids activities. 12-3 p.m. Williston Village green. Chase Away 5K Annual benefit run for canine cancer research. 9 a.m. Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St., Essex. 989-2410.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9 Embroiderers’ Guild meeting The Green Mountain Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America meets to learn goldwork. Bring a project to work on. 9:30 a.m. Ascension Lutheran Church, 95 Allen Rd., South Burlington. 922-8936.

SATURDAY, OCT. 12 CVU Craft Fair Located in the cafeteria, gym and hallways at Champlain Valley Union High School in Hinesburg. 1 p.m.-8 p.m.

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NAMI-VT Williston Family Support Group For family members and close friends of a loved one with a serious mental illness. First and third Monday of the month. 6-7:30 p.m. at the NAMI-VT office, 600 Blair Park Road. 310-4199. Sustainable Williston monthly meeting Fourth Thursday of each month. 7:15 p.m. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 21 Library Lane, Williston. Meet to discuss sustainability issues and projects and plan new steps for the future. 6 p.m. potluck dinner precedes discussion. Richmond Farmers’ Market Every Friday through Oct. 11, 3-7 p.m. on the Volunteers Green in Richmond. Discover local produce, prepared food, handmade crafts, baked goods, local meat, live music and more. info@richmondfarmersmarketvt.org. Divorce Care Support Group A safe place and a process that can help make the journey easier. Free 13-week group for men and women. Sunday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m. through Dec. 1 at the North Avenue Alliance Church, 901 North Ave., Burlington. 4257053.

TO SUBMIT AN EVENT: email editor@willistonobserver.com

Brick Church Music Series Friday, October 11th | 2019

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Latin jazz trumpeter Ray Vega, host of VPR’s “Friday Night Jazz”, brings his quartet to the Brick Church stage to perform classics from the great American song book as well as great jazz composers...and some originals! www.rayvegamusic.com Visual Guest Artist: Olga Verasen - Paintings that promote harmony, peace and love. All Proceeds Benefit: Rotary Club of Williston – Richmond.

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CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF WILLISTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD AGENDA Tuesday, October 22, 2019 – 7:00 PM 7900 Williston Road – Town Hall Meeting Room DP 20-07 Pre-App Extra Space Storage Co. seeks pre-application review for developing a 92-unit self-storage facility, establishing outdoor storage, and reconfiguration of lot lines within existing Munson Industrial Park off of Munson Drive in the Industrial Zoning District West (IZDW) DP 20-13 Pre-App State of Vermont Department of Buildings & General Services requests a pre-application review for development of a Public Safety Facility for the Vermont State Police located at 3294 Saint George Road in the Gateway Zoning District

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Train for just 8 weeks and enter a full��e career�� design changes to Buildings A1 and B1 and infrastructure revisions to curbing, parking, and the pocket park; located at 6180 WillistonTo: Marianne Apfelbaum Road in the Mixed-Use Residential Zoning Paper: Williston Observer APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM FEATURES INCLUDE: District (MURZD). DP 16-05.2 Allen Brook Development c/o Al TODAY’S DATE: 09/26/2019  $4,800 grant provided during training Senecal requests a discretionary permit for NAME OF FILE: 10032019_WO Phase II of Cottonwood Crossing: building  Poten�al to earn $50,000 or more in your first year design and site layout for Buildings A2 and DATE(S) TO RUN: 10/03/19 B2, and elimination of Building D; located  Full benefits: health, dental, paid vaca�on, ��k and more at 6180 Williston Road in the Mixed-Use Residential Zoning District (MURZD). This SIZE OF AD: 1/8 page (2” x 10”)  Variety of work schedules project received pre-application review under DP 16-05.1. EMAILED TO: Marianne@Willistonobserver.com  Fun � engaging work, using cu�ng edge technology DP 20-12 MSP Allen Brook Development c/o Al Senecal requests a discretionary  Observer Ideal sales environment: NO cold calling or travel! permit to establish a master sign plan (MSP) Publishes in Williston for Cottonwood Crossing located at 6180 Williston Road in the Mixed-Use Residential SECTION: Classified * Full-time employment guaranteed upon successful completion of the 8-week program. Auctions Zoning District (MURZD). Project details and site plans are available LEARN MORE and APPLY ONLINE at: on the website, town.williston.vt.us, by clicking “Public Records and Documents” then “Agendas & Minutes.” The Planning & Zoning Office can be reached at 802-878-6704 The ITAR Program is funded in part by a grant from the Vermont and U.S. Departments of Labor. All qualified or 7878 Williston Road.

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Williston photographer featured at Union Station

Observer courtesy photo by Stephen Mease

‘Outstanding in the Field’ is one of 30 photographs featured in a one-man show of work by Williston photographer Stephen Mease at Union Station, 1 Main St. in Burlington through Oct. 30.

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Stephen Mease of Williston will have a oneman photography show at Union Station, 1 Main St. in Burlington through Oct. 30. The show features 30 of Mease’s favorite photos from special events, Vermont and Lake Champlain landscapes and a few moments of whimsy. Mease, who owns Stephen Mease Photography, has been taking photos for more than five decades with a focus on photojournalism, event and concert photography, travel and scenic imagery. He has worked as the official

photographer for the Vermont City Marathon, South End Art Hop & Strut Fashion Show, Lyric Theatre productions, Lake Champlain Maritime Festival, The Flynn’s Garden Tour, First Night Burlington, The Vermont Farm Show, Polar Express and Winter is a Drag Ball, among others. His work has appeared in many Vermont publications, including the Williston Observer, Seven Days, Vermont Life, The Burlington Free Press, and Vermont Travel and Tourism publications.

Seeking a director for ‘Winter Cabaret’ The Lyric Theatre is seeking a director, or a small team of directors, to put together its Winter Cabaret. Performances will take place at the Vermont 50 Plus and Baby Boomers EXPO at the University Mall on Feb. 15, and at the Old Brick Church in Williston Village on Feb. 21-22.

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Child Find notiCe

Champlain Valley School District is required by federal law to locate, identify and evaluate all children with disabilities. The process of locating, identifying and evaluating children with disabilities is known as child find. Champlain Valley School District schools conduct Kindergarten screening each spring, but parents may call to make an appointment to discuss their concerns at any time. As the school district of residence, CVSD has the responsibility to identify and provide services to any child with special needs who may require special education and related services in order to access and benefit from public education. If you have, or know of any CVSD resident who has a child with a disability under the age of 21 or a child who attends a private school located in Charlotte, Hinesburg, Shelburne, St. George or Williston, Vermont, we would like to hear from you. Sometimes parents are unaware that special education services are available to their children. Please contact the School Principal (Charlotte Central School – 425-2771, Hinesburg Community School – 482-2106, Shelburne Community School – 985-3331, Williston Central/Allen Brook Schools – 878-2762) or the Director of Student Support Services, Meagan Roy at 383-1234 or mroy@cvsdvt.org.