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A Farmhouse for Finney

Golf course slated for 130-unit housing project

Tap & Grill to locate next to new Healthy Living Market

By Jason Starr Observer staff

price-controlled under the town’s affordable housing criteria, the plan states. The town defines affordable as housing that costs no more than 30 percent of the medi-

Burlington’s pioneering farm-to-table restaurateurs The Farmhouse Group plans to replicate its flagship downtown Farmhouse Tap & Grill with a second location at Finney Crossing in Williston.

The restaurant will be co-located with a new Healthy Living Market in a 30,000-square-foot building fronting Williston Road. The building broke ground in October across from Maple Tree Place. The market and restaurant are projected for fall 2020 openings.

Along with a Hilton hotel set to open this winter and a Union Bank branch that opened earlier this year, they make up a burgeoning commercial hub of the development. Finney is home to about 800 people living in condominiums and apartments built within the past eight years. Town-approved plans show room for seven more commercial buildings.

“There is going to be a lot to be excited about at Finney Crossing over the next year or two, and we’re excited to be a part of it,” Farmhouse Group owner Jed Davis said in an interview Tuesday.

The Farmhouse Group operates four distinct restaurants in the Burlington area, including the Guild Tavern, El Cortijo Taqueria and Pascolo Ristorante. The group also has an ownership stake in Bliss Bee, a takeout-style restaurant that opened earlier this year at Maple Tree Place in Williston.

Finney Crossing developer Chris Snyder said a second restaurant has committed to locate in one of the future commercial buildings, but he declined to identify the brand.

The Farmhouse Tap & Grill offers burgers, beer and unique entrees focusing on Vermont-produced ingredients.

“There is a high demand for authenticity and a locally owned restaurant committed to the community, committed to high quality and relentless support of Vermont’s local food economy,” said Davis.

Talks between The Farmhouse Group and Finney Crossing owners Snyder and Scott Rieley have been ongoing since last fall, Davis said. With

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The Catamount Country Club golf course on Mountain View Road will be reduced from nine holes to three to make room for a new housing development under plans submitted this month to the Williston Planning and Zoning Department. BELOW: The red marker indicates the location of the proposed project. Preliminary review is set for a Dec. 10 Development Review Board meeting.

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The nine hole Catamount Country Club golf course on Mountain View Road will be transformed into a residential neighborhood under plans submitted this month to the Williston Planning and Zoning Department.

The project is up for preliminary review at the Development Review Board’s Dec. 10 meeting.

About 130 homes spread over a series of connecting roads are planned, creating a new link between Mountain View Road and Williston Road, via Raven Circle. The project is in the vicinity of the Northridge neighborhood, a development that is permitted for 40 homes, but not yet built. It will encompass about 30 acres that are currently home to holes three through eight of the Catamount Country Club.

Landowner Alex Kourabanus said the golf course will convert to a three-hole course, with holes one, two and nine — those closest to the clubhouse — remaining. Memberships will still be offered for use of the remaining holes and driving range, and the clubhouse banquet hall and surrounding property will still be offered for weddings and events, he said.

“This is the best possible use for the land, and we’re excited to move forward with it,” said Kourabanus, who bought the golf course in 2002, two years after it was built by its original owner.

The neighborhood will be a mix of single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes — both for sale and for rent — according to plans submitted Nov. 1. A community center, swimming pool, playground and sports field are also planned.

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Williston Central School’s two main entrances were adorned with new murals this month, one titled ‘All Are Welcome’ and another ‘Sustainable Vermont.’

Students worked with visiting artist Sally Duback, pictured lower right, art teacher Sara Beekan, lower left, and enrichment teacher Julie Rogers on the project. Students were asked to make drawings around the themes of diversity, inclusion and sustainability. Duback composited the drawings and transferred the composition onto mural panels that students then outlined and painted. The paintings spread a welcoming message at the school and highlight Vermont’s natural resources.

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Town’s grand list tops $2 billion $45 million one-year jump is largest in town history The Town of Williston’s grand list hit two milestones in 2019.

The list, which tallies the total taxable value of real estate in town, topped $2 billion for the first time in history, according to assessor Bill Hinman. It also jumped $45 million from last year due to the construction of several residential and commercial developments.

“That’s the biggest increase we’ve ever seen in this town during a non-reappraisal year,” said Hinman.

When applying the town’s roughly 27 percent tax rate, the increase amounts to about $121,000 in added revenue for the town. It also means about $800,000 in new revenue for the state education fund.

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million in grand list growth annually. Larger increases happen during reappraisal years, when the town reassesses the taxable value of all property in town. The last reappraisal was completed in 2016. Hinman expects the next reappraisal to occur in about three years.

New taxable value this year came from the Hilton hotel and apartment building under construction at Finney Crossing. A senior housing building on Blair Park Road, the Creek’s Edge neighborhood off North Williston Road and the BEVS (Burlington Emergency and Veterinary Specialists) clinic on Marshall Avenue were also major contributors, Hinman said.

BEVS has appealed its $4.7 million assessment to Vermont Superior Court after the town’s Board of Civil Authority recently upheld the value, Hinman said.

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building permits secured and ground broken on the building, it was time to finalize.

“I’ve wanted to do a second Farmhouse for a while,” Davis said.

The customer bases for Healthy Living and the Farmhouse Tap & Grill are basically identical, he said.

“They are very complementary business,” said Davis, adding that Healthy Living’s ownership family, the Lesser-Goldsmiths, are “people I know very well and respect very much.”

“We are excited to join the growing and

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an household income for Chittenden County.

The county’s median household income was roughly $67,000 as of 2017 U.S. Census data. Under the 30 percent rule, monthly housing costs could not exceed $1,675 to qualify as affordable. The affordable homes — both for sale and for rent — would be deed restricted to remain affordable into the future, with an allowance to adjust rents and sale prices upward for inflation, Williston Planning and Zoning Director Matt Boulanger said.

“The proposed project design locates the new single family lots adjacent to the existing

‘We are excited to join the growing and thriving community of Williston.’

– Jed Davis Farmhouse Group owner

thriving community of Williston,” Davis said.

Coyote Run development, transitioning to a multi-family development toward Mountain View Road,” engineer Paul O’Leary wrote in the Nov. 1 submittal to the town’s planning office. “The development will offer a wide variety of style and price points and should compliment the adjacent neighborhoods.”

Buildout will be limited by the town’s growth management regulations, which cap new residential growth at 20 units per year. No one project can receive more than 75 percent of that.

Kourabanus has partnered with Chris Senesac on the project under the applicant name Ethan Allen Holdings LLC. The Sensac family previously developed the Chatham Woods neighborhood in Williston.

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Teaching tech to older immigrants

Williston-based nonprofit Technology for Tomorrow has teamed up with Essex Junction-based nonprofit Age Well to provide a new technology education program for older Bhutanese Americans at the Winooski Senior Center.

I n t he spr i ng of 2019, Age Well was awarded a federal grant through the Vermont Agency of Human Services that included funding for technology education for elderly new Americans. To successfully execute the technolog y component, Age Well partnered with Technology for Tomorrow to utilize its expertise and experience in creating and delivering various technology programs to diverse communities. Age Well chose to host this program at the Winooski Senior Center, where it has been holding a popular weekly meal tailored to older Bhutanese Americans for several years. The meals meet

The larger goal has been to decrease isolation and encourage this community to get together while learning important, basic technology skills.

federal Older A mer icans Act guidelines and provide both a nutritious meal and an opportunity for Bhutanese elders to socialize.

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A group of Bhutanese Americans are taking part in Technology for Tommorrow’s tech education classes in Winooski in partnership with Age Well.

Winooski Senior Center each week to socialize, participate in Tai Chi and enjoy a nutritious meal. The technology program kicked off in June, and was added to the Friday morning offerings for about 30 minutes prior to the Tai Chi class.

The 12-week summer session

focused on using cell phone cameras while the 12-week fall session focuses on laptop and internet use.

During both sessions, the larger goal has been to decrease isolation and encourage this particular community to get together at a community center while learn-

ing important, basic technology skills such as taking pictures and videos with a cell phone and surfing the internet on a laptop.

Having fun and laughing are also consistent parts of the Friday morning sessions.

This innovative program and collaborative partnership are a natural fit for both organizations.

Tech nolog y for Tomor row’s mission is to provide affordable technology education to various underserved communities, while Age Well is an expert and advocacy organization focusing on Northwestern Vermont’s aging population.

“This new partnership has allowed Age Well to expand upon our existing offerings to older Bhutanese new Americans to help reduce their isolation and educate them on technology they can then use in their day-to-day lives. Throughout see TECH page 5

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the first session, we not only had 100 percent attendance, but we saw confidence rise of attendees and friendships form,” said Jane Catton, Age Well CEO. Due to language barriers, an interpreter is present and assists in communication. This fall, the program has expanded to include a student volunteer from St. Michael’s College, who helps teach and facilitate the sessions.

These types of community programs have a great positive impact on the participants and offer opportunities that would other wise not be accessible.

However, as with many community initiatives, the future of this new program depends on further funding. The current funding is available through December. However, both Technology for Tomorrow and Age Well are hopeful that additional funding can be secured.

“T he Cit y of Wi noosk i is luck y to have pa r t ners li ke Technology for Tomorrow and Age Well work i ng with ou r residents,” Winooski Mayor Kristine Lott said. “Programs like this are a real investment in our community, as building both practical skills and people connections contribute to better health and welfare outcomes for our residents and a safer, healthier, more connected community overall. We appreciate the work of T4T, Age Well and others, and hope to be able to continue our valuable partnerships.”

Technology for Tomorrow and Age Well hope they will be able

to raise enough funds to continue this program in Winooski and even expand it to a second location to include more elderly new Americans.

Visit www.tech4tomorrow. org or www.agewellvt.org for more information.

ABOUT TECHNOLOGY FOR TOMORROW T4T empowers people in need by providing affordable technology education and supporting skills through various local, state and national collaboration efforts, in order to help individuals reach their professional and personal goals.

ABOUT AGE WELL Age Well is a nonprofit organization that serves Addison, Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties and is the largest Meals on Wheels provider in Vermont. Their mission is to provide the support and guidance that i nspi res the community to embrace aging with conf idence. Since 1974, Age Well has delivered over 10 million meals, provided nutrition and care coordination services to over 50,000 people and responded to over 250,000 calls through its helpline.

Brewshed Alliance rallies breweries around clean water

The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) has announced the launch of the Vermont Brewshed Alliance, an initiative to engage craft breweries in the protection of clean water.

VNRC has been advocating for Vermont’s environment and communities since 1963, bringing together partners to protect clean water for drinking, swimming, paddling, fishing and wildlife habitat, and to improve flood resiliency.

“The Brewshed is an extension of VNRC’s conservation efforts.

It’s a mutually beneficial partnership among breweries, pubs and the VNRC to engage our members and their patrons in protecting the clean water we all depend on” VNRC Executive Director Brian Shupe said.

“You can’t have good beer without clean water.”

The founding members of the Brewshed are Lawson’s Finest Liquids (Waitsfield), Alchemist Beer (Stowe), Zero Gravity Craft Brewing (Burlington), Magic Hat Brewing Company (South Burlington) and Halyard Brewing (South Burlington).

While the program’s initial members are concentrated in northwestern Vermont, VNRC is actively seeking participation from breweries across the state.

Brewshed partners have many options to engage in conservation, such as fundraising for clean water through events or by brewing a charity Brewshed beer. In addition, partners will have opportunities to contribute to the protection of the state’s rivers and streams, wetlands and the waters of Lake Champlain.

“Clean water is imperative to making great beer, and every brewery in Vermont relies on either ground or surface water, making it our most important resource to protect,” said Lawson’s Finest Liquids founder and CEO Sean Lawson.

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Nonprofit News is a weekly series highlighting the work of nonprofit organizations in Williston and throughout Chittenden County. This story was provided by Technolog y for Tomorrow. 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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On Nov. 6, the Vermont Bar Association (VBA) stood with the state’s other legal service providers at the Vermont Supreme Court to announce the recently completed “Economic Impact of Civil Legal Assistance Programs in Vermont” study.

This report, the first of its kind in Vermont, shows that the Vermont economy gains $11 in new or saved funds for every dollar spent on low-income legal services in civil cases. The report can be read at www.vtbarfoundation.org.

This 11-to-1 rate of return is impressive, but it is not nearly as impressive as the stories that underlie these statistics. Within each dollar of those $11, there is a family that is able to stay in its apartment until new housing is found, a worker who keeps her job or a disabled veteran able to access federal support for the first time. The work of low-income legal services is the work of ensuring that none of us falls through the cracks and that legal protections meant for all are, in fact, enjoyed by all.

The VBA’s support for such programs is long-standing and consistent. In 1878, the first act of the fledgling Vermont Bar Association

These lawyers represent Vermonters in foreclosure cases, child support cases and other civil matters where the presence of a lawyer can mean the difference between a just outcome and disaster.

where a VBA staffer connects lawyers willing to work on a volunteer (pro bono) or significantly reduced basis (low bono) with individuals in need. These lawyers represent Vermonters in foreclosure cases, child support cases and other civil matters where the presence of a lawyer can mean the difference between a just outcome and disaster. Working collaboratively with other legal service providers in Vermont, the VBA’s role is to provide representation in “everything else” cases, beyond the expertise of legal services attorneys and in geographic areas of the state other low-income legal service partners do not cover.

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Unlike the other parties, however, adoptive parents are not entitled to subsidized representation. This often leads to unnecessary delays and misunderstandings. Since 2018, the VBA’s low bono program has run a PACA representation program with a grant from the Vermont Supreme Court. The VBA pays private attorneys a low bono stipend to advise, negotiate and draft PACA’s for low income adopting parents. The result has been a shortening of the overall process and a benefit to the children from the resulting stability. l Vermont’s population is currently the third oldest in the country, with 17.02 percent of the population age 65 or older. As a result, the number of adult involuntary guardianships has risen exponentially in recent years.

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cases are statutorily entitled to representation, but many families seeking a guardianship do not have the means to hire an attorney for themselves, let alone a separate attorney for the parent or relative who is the subject of the guardianship. And funding from the state has never been available in those cases.

Since 2018, the VBA low bono program has sought to cover this need by extending the services of volunteer attorneys. This need has not been fully met, but the VBA’s work has made it clear how critical this work is in protecting some of our most vulnerable Vermonters and ensuring that guardianships are established in the best interests of the ward and with the necessary proper oversight.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Freedom from fossil fuels If we don’t transform the way we generate and use energy, the climate crisis will only get worse. Our generation is the least responsible for this crisis, but we are the ones that will inherit the consequences.

That’s why a coalition of Ver mont middle school, high school, college and graduate school students united at the Statehouse on Sunday for the Vermont Youth Climate Congress.

Our goal: Draft, refine and ratify a declaration of freedom from fossil fuels and a resolution urging policymakers to protect the future by taking immediate action to address the climate crisis.

We united in our state capitol to accept what science is telling us, express our f r ust ration w i t h Ve rmont’s inac-

The benefits of these and other programs are reflected in the Economic Impacts of Civil Legal Assistance Programs in Vermont study and are further described at www. vtbar.org. Vermont lawyers are proud to continue their longstanding tradition of providing legal assistance to low-income Vermonters in need.

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Eighth-grader Gabbi Clark, top left, gave a tribute thanking ‘every mentor for everything they do’ — most of all her own mentor, Sally Dattilio. Sixth-grader Gabe Dartt, pictured above with his mentor Jim Leahy, shared a poem he crafted that evening capturing the transforming power of mentoring relationships.

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Closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29.

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No pre-registration. Limit: one session per week per family. No music Monday, Nov. 25 or Thursday, Nov. 28.

STORY TIME Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and a simple craft activity. Dec. 3: Monkey Business with Miss Victoria. All ages. No story time on Nov. 26.

THURSDAY PLAYTIME Thursdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited for informal play following Preschool Music. For children up to age 5. No playtime Nov. 28.

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TEEN MOVIE NIGHT Friday, Nov. 22, 5 p.m. Enjoy snacks while watching a new film based on a book trilogy full of scary stories. Grades 7-12. Pizza and snacks will be provided. Rated PG-13 (1 hour 47 minutes). Presented by the Food for Thought Teen Group.

HOMESCHOOL MEETUP Monday, Dec. 2, 1-2:30 p.m. Connect with other homeschool families and play with the library’s LEGOs. AFTER-SCHOOL TUESDAYS LEGO Club: Dec. 3, 2-3 p.m. Build your own creations using the library’s LEGO collection. December creations will be put on display in the youth area. All ages.

Multi-Age READ TO A DOG Wednesday, Dec. 4, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Read a book to Lola, a registered therapy dog.

Bring your own book or select one from our collection. Pre-register for a session at

WINTER HOLIDAYS PARTY Saturday, Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Kick off the winter holiday season. Help us decorate the library while you enjoy festive music. Drop in for cookie decorating from 10:30-11:45 a.m, then join us for a family sing-along and winter-themed story. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. All ages are welcome.

Programs for Adults NANCY STONE BOOK RELEASE & SLIDESHOW Saturday, Nov. 23, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Local author Nancy Stone will present the art and travels behind the making of her new book, “251 Vermont Vistas.” Books will be available for sale and signing after the presentation.

MAH JONGG Wednesday, Nov. 27 12-2:30 p.m. (Please note special time.) Learn how to play, revisit the game or just enjoy the game of Mah Jongg. All experience levels are welcome.

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MEDITATION PROGRAM Friday, Dec. 6, 12-1 p.m. Join our bi-monthly meditation program to lower your stress level and unlock calm. Learn about the different types of meditation through practice, breath-work and balancing Chakras. All levels are welcome.

COOK THE BOOK Wednesday, Dec. 11, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Hey foodies, join our monthly cooking program. Stop by the library to peruse this month’s selected cookbook: “Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunch Melt-in-Your-Month Cookies” by Alice Medrich. This month is a cookie swap, so participants will prepare two dozen cookies from the selected cookbook or from a family favorite recipe. Be sure to bring a copy of your recipe to the program.

BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB Tuesday, Dec. 17, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Meet others who love to discuss books. This month we will discuss “The Temptation of Forgiveness” by Donna Leon. Books are available at the front desk.

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REI Co-op opened its first Vermont store on Friday in the former Toys ’R’ Us location on Williston’s Retail Way. Dozens of shoppers lined up outside the front door for a first look at the outdoor gear inside. The first 250 people through the door received gift certificates worth up to $100.

The opening was celebrated through the weekend with afternoon parties outside the store featuring music, food and product giveaways. Also, a collaboration with the Burlington Beer Company of Williston was announced for an IPA called Gazing Over Green, sales of which will benefit the Green Mountain Club.

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The body is slouched, the hands are tightly gripped around the handlebars and the feet are constantly kicking the axle. It all looks so unnatural. It can be painful to witness.

“Twelve years ago I had a running stroller, and it was terrible. I vowed one day I would find something better,” said Heather Dalton, Founder and CEO of StrollRunner.

StrollRunner is a woman-owned startup based in Burlington designing a steerable, hands-free running belt that attaches to jogging strollers.

“When I’d run years after having a baby, I’d see someone running with a stroller, they’d look miserable and I’d think ‘I’m going to fix that,’” Dalton said.

There are some hands-free products available, but Dalton says they are at the extreme ends of the spectrum: Hiqh-quality ones are cost prohibitive and the affordable ones are inadequate.

Dalton says Strollrunner may not be the first to market, but it will be the best on the market with a product that is high-quality and affordable. But she did not know where to start. All she knew was there was this problem and she wanted to solve it.

One day a couple of years ago, she pushed her fear aside and finally decided to do something. She pitched the idea to an engineer friend, who said he thought he could help.

Together they made her first prototype, which was made from a kidney belt used for off-road motorcycle racing. From there she kept refining it and testing. She said it was a bit of a learning curve using it at first, but it worked.

Meanwhile she was operating on a shoestring budget. Dalton knew she was going

can be used for working capital, inventory, furnishings and equipment. Dalton applied for the loan in March, and it was approved in April.

During the same timeframe, Dalton also applied for LaunchVT, an eight-week accelerator providing mentorship to startups. At first she was not accepted, but one entrepreneur selected could not make the commitment, so Dalton was able to take that slot. It worked out well because, eight weeks later during LaunchVT’s Demo Day in June, Dalton won the top prize — the $15,000 Investors’ Award.

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“We have filed our patent and trademark applications. We are finalizing the design with a new iteration shortly,” she said. “Right now, I’m focused on building further awareness so we have an audience ready to buy once we make them available.”

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Construction expo upcoming The Associated General Contractors of Vermont holds its annual meeting and construction expo Dec. 3 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in South Burlington. The day will include guest speakers and breakout education topics for landowners, project managers, foremen and safety staff.

Gov. Phil Scott will attend to

present the annual Rising Stars of Safety awards.

The event closes with a banquet and casino night.

Essex art gallery opens The ArtHound Gallery plans a grand opening celebration Nov. 30 at its location in The Essex Experience, formerly the Essex Shoppes and Cinema. The galler y will feature unique and functional art, handcrafts, gifts and home décor.

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The gallery also features a framing and professional level printmaking service for artists and the community. Rotating exhibits, classes and workshops are also planned.

The grand opening will take place from 4-7 p.m.

Chamber awards announced The Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce presented the following awards during its 109th annual dinner in October. l Business of the Year — Hazelett l Community Impact Award — Switchback l Emerging Leader Award — Alice Urban l Way ne Rober ts Business Award – Kestrel Coffee Roasters l Workforce Innovation Award – Wake Robin Wake Robin has created prog ra ms where st af f ca n lea r n on-campus and advance their skills, where diversity in their workforce is celebrated and where staff training is focused on both patient care and the strategic plan of the organization. This company has innovated performance reviews, replacing traditional reviews for

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Staff at Lenny’s present a check for $20,608 to the Vermont Foodbank.

a “job talk” that encourages staff members to set goals and discuss their challenges at work.

Lenny’s Charity Sale a success Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel and its customers raised about $20,000 for the Vermont Foodbank during its 9th annual Charity Sale in October.

Lenny’s has five locations, including on Route 2 in Williston.

The business has donated over $133,000 to food banks in Vermont and New York over the past decade.

“We are blown away by the generosity of Lenny’s and their customers,” Vermont Foodbank CEO John Sayles said. “They made this the most successful charity sale to date. Because of them, people throughout Vermont will have access to the food they need this holiday season.”

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Goodwill presents Casella with ‘Spirit’ award Goodwill of Northern New England honored Casella Waste Systems, Inc. with its Spirit of Goodwill Award this fall. The award recognizes Casella’s efforts to support Vermont’s workforce and make the state more environmentally and economically sustainable.

Goodwill and Casella have part-

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nered on a job connection program that supports people with barriers to employment such as past addiction, long-term poverty, mental health issues and more. The program provides a job advisor and a social worker.

“We could not help as many people in Vermont as we do without this partnership,” said Rich Cantz, president and CEO of Goodwill Northern New England.

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The award categories are: l Small Business Person of the Year l Exporter of the Year l Family-Owned Business of the Year l Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year l Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year l Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year l Young Entrepreneur of the Year l Microenterprise of the Year To nominate a company for an award, email the following information about the nominee to vermont_ do@sba.gov: owner’s name and name of business, phone number, email address and award category.

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Redhawk alum returns to Vermont to face Catamounts Lauren Read Observer correspondent

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Laurel Jaunich, pictured here in 2016, was a standout during a four-year undefeated run by CVU. She returns Friday to Vermont with Navy to face UVM. Tipoff is 7 p.m.

Laurel Jaunich is a perfect 4-0 at the University of Vermont’s Patrick Gymnasium.

On Friday, she will put her undefeated record on the line.

“UVM was a pretty good court for me when I was in high school,” Jaunich said in a phone interview Monday. “I am very excited.”

Jaunich, a former Champlain Valley girls basketball standout, will lead her Naval Academy team into a matchup with the UVM Catamounts at the school’s storied court. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m.

“I have been looking forward to (this game) since I left,” the Charlotte resident said. “It’s kind of like a fun, complete circle.

Jaunich and the Redhawks finished her four-year career with a 95-0 record and captured four straight Division I state championships — with all four finals wins coming on the floor at Patrick Gym. Though the college senior has a history

on UVM’s campus, Jaunich has yet to fill her teammates in on her high school success. On Friday, she will play in front of family, friends and former coaches.

“My brother is coming home from college,” Jaunich said. “My grandma is coming over from Wake Rabin and she is bringing a crew. There should be a good crowd there.

“I don’t really want to add any extra pressure on (my teammates), but, personally, it’s an extra motivator for me.”

Navy comes in with a 2-1 record. It beat Stevenson early in the season then captured the program’s first-ever win over an ACC team with a victory over Clemson. But Navy followed it up with a loss to North Carolina last Monday.

“We have had three very different games,” Jaunich said. “We are trying to figure out who we are. We don’t have a real identity yet. This weekend, going to Burlington and then Maine, should help us find our identity.”

Navy will take on a 1-3 Vermont team

coming off its first win of the year, a 71-66 victory over Bryant.

“I feel like we can beat UVM, but I feel like they have the talent to beat us,” Jaunich said. “It should be a really good game.”

Jaunich remembers watching the UVM women as a kid and participating in camps and shoot-arounds as a middle school and high school student.

“I was once a little girl up in that stand watching the games,” Jaunich said. “That was kind of the only thing we had growing up. They were really good, had some really fun seasons so we would go up and watch them.

“I don’t know if I would be here if I hadn’t had that to look up to.”

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Montpelier’s Center For Behavioral Health Integration has partnered with the Truth Initiative of Washington, D.C. to bring a “Quit Vaping” program to Vermont’s youth and young adults.

With a multitude of flavors available, and discreet devices that can easily be concealed, e-cigarette use among youth, also known as vaping, has become a national epidemic.

To help youth and young adults quit e-cigarettes, the two nonprofits have launched “This is Quitting”

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The messages show both the good and the bad of quitting in an effort to motivate, inspire and support young people through their quitting process.

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Gov. Scott: Solar industry ready to be weaned from price supports

By Guy Page

Special to the Observer

Gov. Phil Scott supports cutting price supports for solar power, he said at a press conference last week.

Vermont has the fifth-highest residential electricity rates in the U.S., due in part to an increasing market-share of solar power, which, by state law, utilities must buy at a fixed price, usually between 14-18 cents per kilowatt-hour. The “market rate” for electricity in New England is

about 3-5 cents per kilowatt-hour.

“There comes a time you have to wean yourself off,” Scott said.

“When you’re paying out more than you are receiving, it’s not a good market approach. It was a great incentive to jumpstart the renewable sector.”

A Nov. 1 report from the Vermont Department of Public Service says price-supported solar power benefits the wealthy.

“A household in a high earning town is more likely to have a solar

system than a household in a low earning town,” it says.

Price supports shift about 9.2 cents per kilowatt-hour of solar power production to non-solar power producers. The report suggests returning that money to non-producers through credits to monthly power bills over the next 10 years.

It also offers less value to consumers than cheaper (3-6 cent) unsubsidized power (hydro, nuclear, gas) because consumer demand for solar is low when its output is high.

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“Over the last five years, the energy value of the solar output was worth approximately 8 percent less than the average wholesale energy price,” the report says.

It remains to be seen if the Legislature, which gave birth to net-metering in 2011, believes the industry is ready to be weaned.

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Thousands of young people have submit ted their own messages of advice, encouragement and support to add to the program.

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It is important to consider tick bite prevention year round.

Symptoms from a tickborne infection can occur three to 30 days after a tick bite. Symptoms may include a fever, headache, bulls-eye rash or joint pain.

While most Vermonters know to look for a bulls-eye rash, they may not know that incidence of these rashes has been decreasing in Vermont. The most recent published Department of Health data shows almost 40 percent of Vermonters with confirmed Lyme disease did not have a bulls-eye rash.

This hunting season, remember that most Vermonters live in an endemic area for Lyme disease; other tickborne diseases such as Anaplasmosis and Babesiosis are on the rise in Vermont.

Because tick bites are not painful, many people will not remember being bit, so Vermonters and their health care providers should be aware of the signs and symptoms of tickborne diseases.

The best way to prevent tickborne diseases is to prevent tick bites. l Wear an insect repellent, and treat clothing with permethrin. l Check your body daily for ticks, and limit your exposure to ticks and tick habitats. l Avoid contact with overgrown grass, brush and leaf litter. Stay at the center of trails when possible. l Examine clothing, gear and pets before going indoors. l Check all parts of your body after being outdoors. Look in your hair, under arms, behind ears, around your waist and between your legs. l Shower soon after being outdoors to wash off unattached ticks.

Immediately remove any ticks you find.

Studies have shown that putting clothes directly in the dryer on high heat for 10 minutes can kill ticks on your clothing and prevent them from being released into your home.

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Traffic stop database compiled to fight systemic racism

The Vermont Racial Justice Alliance last week announced the release of a statewide race data traffic stop dashboard. The online tool, available at www. justiceforallvt.org, enables community members to view data on race-demographics in traffic stops and post-stop outcomes from state police, county sheriffs and munic-

ipal law enforcement agencies.

The alliance touts the tool as a win for transparency and accountability, offering an enhanced ability to monitor progress towards systemic change and hold law enforcement accountable.

The tool follows the passage in 2014 of Act 193, which requires all law enforcement agencies to

collect traffic stop race, gender and age data. But the data has not been compiled in one place before.

“This dashboard will allow any citizen of Vermont to review the record of their own local law enforcement agency’s traffic stops and to note potential racial bias that may be happening there,” said Pat Autilio, the architect of

the dashboard.

“State delays in getting this done have distracted us from the work to dismantle systemic racism across the remainder of the justice system and all other systems,” said Mark Hughes, interim coordinator of the Vermont Racial Justice Alliance and executive director of Justice for All. “We’re moving forward.”

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Savvy Senior

By Jim Miller

How to know when an older parent has a gambling problem Dear Savvy Senior, I’m worried that my 76-year-old father has become addicted to gambling. He spends at least two days a week at a casino about a half-hour’s drive from his house playing slot machines. What can I do?

Worried Daughter Dear Worried, Problem gambling among older adults is unfortunately on the rise. Studies suggest that more than 4 million Americans age 65 and older could have a gambling problem.

The reasons behind this growing problem are because seniors have time and money on their hands, and the influx of casinos that have cropped up around the country have made access to gambling much more convenient.

Here’s what you should know, along with some tips and resources that can help your dad if he does indeed have a problem.

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PROBLEM GAMBLING For most older adults, gambling is simply a fun recreational activity, but for those who become addicted to it, it can be a devastating disease that can financially wipe them out.

There are a number of reasons why seniors can be vulnerable to gambling problems. For starters, seniors are often catered to by casinos with free bus transportation, free drinks, discounted meals, special rewards and other prizes as a way to entice them.

In addition, many seniors use gambling as

a way to distract or escape feelings of loneliness, depression or even a chronic health condition. Some may have financial problems they are seeking to overcome. And some may have cognitive impairment that interferes with their ability to make sound decisions.

Adding to the problem is that many seniors may not understand addiction, making them less likely to identify a gambling problem.

Or they may be confused or embarrassed that they can’t control their urges to gamble and reluctant to seek help because they think that, at their age, they should know better.

And even if they recognize that they have a problem, they may not know that help is available or where to get it.

You should also know that while there are many gambling options for people to get hooked on today, casino slot machines are far and away the most popular among seniors.

Slot machines are much more addictive then the old machines of yesteryear with spinning lemons, cherries and melons. Many of today’s slot machines offer intense sensory stimulation with large video screens, music and vibrating, ergonomic chairs.

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Is he preoccupied with gambling, constantly talking about it, or planning to gamble versus doing his normal activities?

Is he gambling more and more money to get the same level of excitement?

Is he using his retirement funds or other savings to gamble, or is he pawning or selling personal items to get money to gamble with?

Has he lost control to the point that he can’t set a limit of time and money to spend in the casino, and stick to it?

Does he become uncomfortable, angry or lie when you ask him

about his gambling activities?

If your dad answers yes to any of these questions, he may have a problem. To find help, contact the National Council on Problem Gambling (www.NCPgambling. org), a non-profit organization that operates a 24-hour national hotline at 800-522-4700. They can direct you to resources in your area, including counselors who have been trained through the National Certified Gambler Counseling Program.

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Winooski Train Show Sponsored by the Champlain Valley Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society to benefit the Winooski Education Center (WEC) from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Model and toy trains, accessories books, videos and railroad memorabilia for sale. Operating layouts and displays, plus expert advice and free appraisals of your train items.

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Christopher James Goldsbury Christopher James Goldsbury (Chris), age 36, died unexpectedly at his home during the late morning hours of November 17th, from a medical event. Chris was born in South Burlington, VT on March 27, 1983, the middle son to Jim and Jan (White) Goldsbury.

A t 4 months old, Chris moved to Colchester where he spent so many years enjoying family, friends and sports. Chris graduated from Colchester High School in 2001, where he starred in soccer as one of the best defensive backs of his time. He went on to the University of Vermont, graduating in 2006 with a BS in Business.

During his college days while working and managing New York Pizza Oven in Colchester, he connected with Erica Antell, someone he had known for years through family connections. They soon became a

sweet couple, very much a complement to each other. Chris and Erica married on January 21, 2012 in Essex Junction, and soon moved to San Francisco as Erica pursued a career as a specialist in Blood Bank. They returned to Vermont in 2016 and immediately moved to their Williston home.

Chris developed an impressive work ethic even as a teenager, which served him well over the future years, eventually bringing out his very best as a Realtor for Re/Max North Professionals until his death.

Chris was a sweet boy, and a remarkable young man who loved family and friends fiercely. He was kind and compassionate, and so generous with his time towards others in need.

He had an unbreakable bond with his two brothers, the three of them each the best friend of the other. He loved sports, with soccer, hockey and golf his favorites. His dad taught he and his brothers the game of golf, and they were so proud to be able to say they had their own foursome when they played together. This unique foursome was too special, so we will now play always as a threesome in his honor.

Chris is survived by his wife and best friend Erica Antell and their

sweet boxer Maddie of Williston, his parents Jim and Jan Goldsbury of Colchester, his brothers Dan (Katie and children Ellie, Alex, and Lily) of Dedham, MA, and Joe (Renee) of Colchester, his father-in-law Mark Antell, mother-in-law Sue Antell, and brother-in law Nick Antell (Martine and children Mason and Hailey). He is also survived by a large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins, and many dear friends that are too many to mention. Chris was predeceased by his grandparents William and Myrle Goldsbury of St. Albans and Ronald and Theresa White of Burlington, as well as their first boxer pup Charlie.

Visiting hours will be on Sunday, November 24, 2019 from 4:00 until 7:00 pm at the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington, VT. All are invited to a celebration of Chris’ life to be held the next day, Monday November 25th, at WaterWorks Restaurant in Winooski, VT from 12:00 (noon) until 4:00 pm.

Please place on-line condolences at www.readyfuneral.com Donations in Chris’ honor can be made payable to Jimmy Fund Golf, and forwarded to Jim Goldsbury, 1795 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT 05403.

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Food shelf turkey collection set for Saturday It’s turkey time again at the Williston Community Food Shelf.

The food shelf is hoping to collect 150 turkeys for its clients for Thanksgiving. Located at 400 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 130, behind the Williston Coffee Shop, the Food Shelf serves about 250 families per month.

This Saturday, from 8-11 a.m., the food shelf will be collecting and distributing turkeys. Interested groups and citizens can drop of a turkey at that time. Because freezer storage is limited, an alternative way to contribute is to donate $10-$15 gift cards from local grocery stores, which the food shelf will distribute to its clients for them to purchase

their own turkeys. Gift cards can be dropped off, or mailed to: Williston Community Food Shelf at P.O. Box 1605, Williston, VT 05495.

The food shelf’s goal is for everyone to have a turkey for Thanksgiving.

Food shelf president Ginger Morton provided the following client story.

— “I have two children to support, and my husband passed away three year ago. I am a single mother, working 60 hours a week and am barely getting by now. This place (WCFS) helps me more than you will ever know. Without it, my kids and I would go hungry. Thank you for all you do!”

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