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School district gets serious about student data By Jason Starr Observer staff

The Champlain Valley School District is about halfway through contract renegotiations with dozens of online service providers that have access to students’ personal information. A parent from Shelburne, Odale Cress, urged administrators to undertake the effort at the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year, when she was alarmed by the number of different online accounts she needed to create on a variety of digital platforms for the family to participate in the school community, from viewing report cards, to volunteering to playing on sports teams. “There was website after website after website that we had to sign on to,” Cress said during an Oct. 2017 school board meeting. “Who are these people I’m giving my information to?” District Chief Operations Offi-

cer Jeanne Jensen acknowledged that the district hadn’t vetted all the terms of service and privacy policies for each of the roughly 60 web-based services it was using. The platforms have names like WeVideo, BuzzMath, BrainPOP and Kidblog. Students use them to create and share work, and collaborate with peers and teachers, said the district’s director of digital learning, Bonnie Birdsall. With their work on these platforms, students and teachers can access it from any web-connected device, at home or in school. In elementary and middle school grades, teachers create student accounts. In high school, students have an opportunity to create their own accounts. In both cases, student names, email addresses and ages are shared with the companies. Cress’ research showed that several of the companies work with see DATA page 5

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Local librarians recognized at Vermont Library Conference Sarah Hibbeler, youth services assistant librarian at the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, was one of 14 Ver mont librar ians awarded a Certificate of Public Librarianship by the Vermont Depar t ment of Librar ies last month. The cer tif icates were presented at the Vermont Library Association’s annual conference in Burlington. The Certificate of Public Librarianship curriculum is comprised of courses in core library areas — cataloging, collection development, public library ad-

ministration, reference and technolog y, as well as additional elective credits. The certificate is designed to increase professional standards throughout Vermont public libraries and to amplify the work already being done by library staff who have not had other professional library training. Jill Coffrin, youth services librarian at Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, was also recognized at the conference. Coffrin was commended for her service over her career and congratulated on her upcoming retirement. Library patrons will have the oppor t unit y to than k Coff r in for her 15 years of service at an open house in her honor on July 1. More details on the event will be announced soon.

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Librarians Sarah Hibbeler, left, and Jill Coffrin were awarded last month at the Vermont Library Association’s annual conference in Burlington.

Desautels takes over Girls on the Run Rachel Desautels of Williston has been named the new executive director of Girls on the Run Vermont. She will succeed Nancy Heydinger, who has been executive director since bringing the organization to Vermont in 1999. The transition will take place Oct. 1. Desautels volu nteered as a GOTR coach at Williston Central School for two years before joining the nonprofit as the northern Vermont program coordinator in 2014. She was then named statewide program manager in 2017. “Rachel has played a vital role in expanding our program to more sites, enhancing the training and ongoing support to our volunteer coaches and expanding our presence with the opening of a Williston office,” GOTR board chair Sybil Keefe said. “The board of directors is proud and confident in Rachel’s leadership, commitment to our mission and vision for the future of Girls on the Run Vermont.” A mother of two, Desautels

coached her own daughter in the program. “I’m thrilled to take on the role of executive director and honored to lead Girls on the Run Vermont into the years ahead,” she said. “What Nancy has spent years creating for our Vermont girls is priceless, and I am filled with joy to continue building on our mission and helping to shape even more opportunities for our community of girls.” Girls on the Run is an international nonprofit program that educates girls ages 8 to 13 on the importance of physical and emotional health through running and games. In two decades, 45,000 girls statewide have participated in the program, under the coaching guidance of 6,000 volunteers. Heydi nger said she always planned to step down after 20 years. She will stay involved with the organization as a volunteer. “Girls on the Run Vermont has a solid foundation, and the timing is right for new direction,” she said. “(The program) has never been stronger.” see AROUND TOWN page 2

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Rachel Desautels, left, will take over leadership at Girls on the Run Vermont from Nancy Heydinger starting in October.

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American Heart Association recognizes Williston Fire Department The Williston Fire Department has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver Plus Award for implementing improvements in the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. The Mission: Lifeline initiative provides tools, training and other resources to support heart attack care, and it recognizes EMS organizations for their efforts to rapidly identify suspected heart attack patients and promptly notify awaiting hospital personnel. “The Williston Fire Department is dedicated to providing optimal care for heart attack patients,” said Senior Firefighter Anthony Simanskas. “We are pleased to be recognized for our dedication and achievements in emergency medical care efforts through Mission: Lifeline.” Every year, more than 250,000 people experience a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent

The vehicle likely has extensive front death, it’s critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by mechanically passenger side damage. opening the blocked vessel or by providing Anyone who witnessed the crash or who clot-busting medication. has information about the vehicle is asked “EMTs and paramedics play a vital part in to call Williston police at 878-6611. the system of care for those who have heart attacks,” said Tim Henry of the American Glynn accepted to Snelling Early Heart Association. “Since they often are the Childhood Leadership Institute first medical point of contact, they can save Natalie Glynn of Williston has been acprecious minutes of treatment time by activating the emergency response system that alerts hospitals to an incoming heart attack patient. “We applaud the Williston Fire Department for achieving this award in following evidence-based guidelines in the treatment of people who have severe heart attacks.” • Pedicures

cepted into the Snelling Center for Government’s Early Childhood Leadership Institute Class of 2019. Glynn is currently the regional field manager and business organizer at Let’s Grow Kids in Burlington. She joins 25 other leaders from across the state in an intensive program for early childhood and family service professionals. For more information, visit snellingcenter.org.

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Living and breathing peace and justice The 40th anniversary of the Peace & Justice Center this year is cause for reflection and celebration of the statewide organization, while calling attention to the continued need and motivation for its work. Founded in 1979, the Peace & Justice Center originally dedicated its efforts to nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament. Since then, thousands of community members — young and old, quiet and bold — have been a part of the organization. The Peace & Justice Center has transformed over the years and currently has three core educational programs: racial justice, peacework and fair trade. The organization has morphed due to the hard work and commitment of community members, staff, the board of directors, volunteers and interns. Made up of so many committed individuals, the shifts in programming are emblematic of the way things work at the center. It lives, breathes and grows alongside the community. Partnering with facilitators across the state, the center works to bring programs like “Talking with Kids about Racism” and “Cocoa Campaign: Fair & Ethical Chocolate” to schools, libraries, faith-based communities and everywhere in between. Presentations, role-playing workshops and documentary screenings aim to give participants not only information, but tools to work that information into daily life and create tangible

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Peace & Justice Center volunteers discuss the nonprofit’s work in racial justice, peace and fair trade economics during a recent event.

action steps. This past January, which marked the anniversary, the center celebrated with the annual Ed Everts Activist Awards Celebration. Longtime peace activist Robin Lloyd and Allied Group Loving Day Vermont received the Ed Everts award for their passion, dedication and outstanding work in the community. This award was inspired by the work of Everts (1919-2013), who was a decades-long supporter and member of the Peace and Justice Center, and whose work was driven by the need for workers’ rights and solidarity.

In addition, the centers’ volunteers were recognized for cataloging the lending library, helping with mailings and staffing the center’s lakeside storefront. The store, which sells fair trade, local and educational goods, acts as a resource for folks to learn about the impacts of their purchases and the work of the center. As a now 40-year-old organization, the center has many people to thank. From those who have dropped by to stuff envelopes or stood up to lead marches, no matter how small or large the task, community members have made peace and justice possible.

Visit the store and center headquarters at 60 Lake St., Suite 1C, Burlington. If interested in volunteering at the Peace & Justice Center, contact Alex Rose at volunteer@ pjcvt.org or (802) 863-2345. Nonprofit News is a weekly series highlighting the work of nonprofit organizations in Williston and throughout Chittenden County. This story was provided by the Peace and Justice Center. 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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schools solely as a way to acquire student information. “It’s a tool to collect data, then that data is monetized,” she said. “When I give my information to the school, I want to trust that they need it, and I want to trust where it is going.” Cress’ insight led Director of Network Services Mike Kanfer to audit each of the district’s digital vendors. He and Birdsall say they have now read all of the companies’ terms of service and privacy policies. Their research corroborated Cress’ concern, that several companies retain the right to pass student information to third parties. In one case, Kanfer said, the terms of service turns over a copyright to the vendor of all student work created on the platform. “That is not appropriate,” he said. The district has partnered with the Vermont Agency of Education for help tackling the issue. Last summer, the agency joined the Student Data Privacy Consortium, a group of school districts and state agencies from across the Northeast that have come together to flip the relationship school districts have with web-based service providers. The consortium created a vendor agreement for districts to use when contracting with an online service. CVSD now uses the agreement for all new web-based vendor relationships, and is retroactively

‘We don’t care what their privacy policy is anymore. Our agreement tells them ‘this is how you are going to handle (student) data.’’ –Mike Kanfer Director of Network Services Mike Kanfer

getting its existing vendors to sign it. About half of the roughly 60 vendors currently under contract have signed the agreement, Kanfer said. “We don’t care what their privacy policy is anymore,” he said. “Our agreement tells them, ‘this is how you are going to handle (student) data’ … If they share data with third parties, we don’t allow that. We don’t want our students and staff to have their personal data exposed to entities they don’t know about.” The district hopes to have all of its digital vendors under the new agreement by the start of the upcoming school year. “Some are like, ‘sure we totally agree.’ Others take some time. If you stick to your guns and don’t water it down, the companies will

come around,” Kanfer said. The district also implemented a policy where teachers file a “Request for Technology” form when they want to use a new online tool. This allows Kanfer to research the company and ask it to sign the new agreement. Google laptops and software have become a work hub for many Vermont school districts, including CVSD. As the Student Data Privacy Consortium grows, so will its bargaining clout with digital vendors. Google, however — because of its size and the scope of its business beyond education — will be allowed to operate outside of the new agreement, Kanfer said. “We are not going to get a signed agreement from them,” he said, adding that the consortium is work-

ing with Google to align language in the company’s terms of service with the consortium’s agreement. The district is also the steward of a stockpile of more sensitive student information, including health information, home addresses and individualized learning plans. This information is housed internally, but is perpetually at risk from hackers, Kanfer said. He has held trainings with staff about the danger of email phishing schemes that target the information. In these schemes, hackers send emails mimicking official school business, hoping a teacher or administrator replies or clicks on a malicious link that gives an outsider access to school district servers.

“Anybody can fall for it,” Kanfer said. “It only takes one.” In April, Kanfer sent out a mock phishing email — asking each of the roughly 600 educators in the district to enter an email address. Eight people fell for the mock scam, he said. Kanfer was pleased with the result. The year before, the number was roughly 70. Hackers who have gained access to student information in other districts have used it as ransom, he said, demanding millions of dollars from the district. In other cases, they have targeted individual families with ransom demands. “It’s all about how to make money off of it,” Kanfer said.

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Every year, when budget-writers in Montpelier begin their work — and legislators begin to determine what to spend — the backdrop of these conversations is marked by an unavoidable reality: Vermont has a serious problem with its unfunded liabilities. Altogether, we have a total liability of just over $8 billion. That’s larger than our entire state budget. These liabilities are composed of our teachers’ pension ($3.4 billion), other post-employment benefits for teachers ($0.9 billion), state employees’ pension ($2.7 billion) and other post-employment benefits for state employees ($1.2 billion). We have a little over $3.5 billion of assets, leaving us with an “unfunded” liability of about $4.5 billion dollars. How did we get here? Well first, investment returns in these funds have not kept up with expectations. The actual return on investment has fallen consistently below what has been projected. For example, for the state employees’ pension, our actual rate of return of 6.93 percent was below our assumed rate of return of 7.50 percent in 2018, creating a net investment loss of over $10 million.

Similarly, ou r assu mptions about demographics have contributed to this challenge. People are living longer and retiring earlier than they once were. Our non-investment net losses were over $42 million for the teachers’ pension in 2018 as a result of incorrect assumptions. This is why the demographic trends that Gov. Scott talks about (such as an aging population) are so serious: not only do they affect our economy and workforce directly, but they have ancillary impacts that are detrimental to our state’s fiscal well-being. A major contributing factor to this current bloated liability was past-years of underfunding. From the 1990s through the mid2000s, the Legislature consistently underfunded our pension and post-employment liabilities. It wasn’t until 2007 that we started making full payments. But we’re still feeling the consequences of the lack of funding years ago, and have to make up for it with larger payments today. Because of incorrect past policies, we now have a schedule to pay off these liabilities by 2038. As a result, each year, the administration and the Legislature have to allocate millions and millions to pay down these liabilities. And

because of the amortization associated with this payback schedule, the next several years will require us to allocate millions more than the previous years. However, there is some good news. Not only have our annual payment obligations been fully funded, but this year the governor and Legislature passed the fiscal year 19 Budget Adjustment Act, which pays off an outstanding balance of an interfund loan for teachers’ post-employment obligations, and dedicates $3.3 million to make a supplemental payment to the teachers’ pension, which will realize $14 million in savings down the road. Furthermore, last year state government implemented contractual changes that reduced the state employees’ unfunded level by $211 million. Still, every year, we will have to make millions in payments. T hese crowd out meani ngf ul investments in other areas, like economic development, affordable housing, social services or tax relief. So, while we must continue to make these important payments to reduce our liabilities, what can we do to achieve a real positive difference in the long term? David Coates, a member of the see TURNER page 7

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Vermont Business Roundtable and the Vermont Capital Debt Affordability Advisory Committee, has suggested setting up a defined contribution plan for new workers. A defined contribution plan is similar to what most comparable employers offer, like a 401(k). This str uctural change would isolate the pension challenges and set us on a more sustainable path in the long-term. Even if we don’t mandate a defined contribution plan for new workers, we should at least examine the possibility of allowing state employees to opt-in to the existing def ined contribution plan. Another idea has been offered by legislators. Representatives Cynthia Browning (D-Arlington)

and Linda Joy Sullivan (D-Dorset) have proposed a 1 percent tax on teacher and state employee retirement allowance and post-employment benefits. The tax would automatically be phased out once we reach an 80 percent funded level of our liabilities. We need to have these conversations about substantive reform if we’re serious about paying down our liabilities while making financially responsible decisions for our state’s future. Until we tackle these challenges head-on, we’ll continue to be held down by repeated structural budget deficits that threaten our ability to invest and provide relief for Vermonters. Don Turner in the town manager of Milton and a former state representative and House minority leader.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Call a beekeeper, not an exterminator This is the time of year when Vermont homeowners are likely to find swarms of bees in trees, or even within the walls of houses or barns. While frightening to those unfamiliar with it, swarming is a natural part of bees’ reproductive cycle. Swarming is the process by which a new honey bee colony is formed when the queen bee leaves the colony with a large group of worker bees — usually to alleviate over-crowding in a hive. Honey bees are among the most numerous and efficient pollinator species in the world. They are managed and used to pollinate over 100 crops grown in North America, and contribute $15

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Notice is hereby given that the Champlain Valley School District (formerly Chittenden South Supervisory Union) including the towns of Charlotte, Hinesburg, St. George, Shelburne, and Williston intends to destroy the special education records of all students who exited from any special education program during the 2013-2014 school year. A permanent record of the student’s name, address, phone number, grades, attendance record, and year completed is maintained without time limitation. Any former student, who has reached 18 years of age, may review and/or receive these records upon request. Also, any parent of a student who is 18 years of age or older, who has retained parental rights, may obtain these records. Please contact the Champlain Valley Union High School Special Services Office at (802) 482-7115 by July 31, 2019. If no student, parent, or guardian responds to this public notice prior to or by July 31, 2019, the school district will assume consent to destroy the entire record specific to the student.

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Schools launch unified summer reading program The following was submitted by the Champlain Valley School District about the district’s new summer reading program — Common Read.

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We are excited to introduce something new happening in the Champlain Valley School District: CVSD Common Read. A large number of students from across CVSD have been invited to read books during the summer along a similar theme and will then gather in the fall at CVU for a day of celebration and learning in relation to the theme. The prog ram’s goals are to inspire and unify students and community members through envisioning, planning and collaborating on works of literature or art that educate about important themes of our time; and to discover and learn interdisciplinary subject matter and real-life skills th rough collaborative desig n projects. The theme of social justice has been chosen for this year’s Common Read. Students entering fourth, sixth, eighth and ninth grades from across CVSD will take part. The books selected are: “Preaching to the Chickens” (incoming fourth-graders), “Ghost Boys” or “A Good Kind of Trouble” (incoming-sixth graders), “Ghost Boys” or “March” (incoming eighth-graders) and “March” (incoming ninth-graders). At a k ickof f event i n ea ch school at the end of May, students were presented with their books. They are encouraged to read their books over the summer. We i nv it e al l fa m il ies, re gardless of grade or age of your

child(ren), to engage with reading over the summer. If you’d like to focus on the common topic of social justice, check the Common Read website (bit.ly/CVSDCommon Rea d) as new mater ials, activities and ideas will be added over time. Students entering fourth, sixth, eig hth and n i nth g rades will at tend a d ay of lea r n i ng and celebrat ion at CV U on Sept. 5. The celebration will include cross-grade-level discussions and activities, author talks and presentations, hands-on art projects and more.

The Champlain Valley School District is a community of readers. The shared experience of reading and talking about books brings us together, helps us develop empathy and expands our perspectives. Some additional details: l The books belong to the students. There’s no need to return them to school. l Read the book alongside and with your child. l Visit bit.ly/CVSDCommonread for more information.

Kick off Common Read with ‘March’ discussion Champlain Valley Union High School will host a community discussion about “March: Book One” by civil rights leader and member of Congress, John Lewis, on Wednesday, June 19 from 6-7 p.m. in the CVU Library. “March: Book One” is the 2019 Vermont Reads selection from the Vermont Humanities Council, and it is also part of Champlain Valley School District’s Common Read initiative and will be read by all incoming ninth-graders this year. The discussion is open to all members of the community, and it will have two strands after a collective introduction: 1) for those who have already read the book and who would like to dive deeper into its themes, and 2) for those who have yet to read the book and would like background knowledge and context about its content. Light refreshments will be provided. From the publisher: “March is a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis’ lifelong struggle for civil and human rights, meditating in the modern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segregation. Rooted in Lewis’ personal story, it also reflects on the highs and lows of the broader civil rights movement. “Book One spans John Lewis’ youth in rural Alabama, his life-changing meeting with Martin Luther King, Jr., the birth of the Nashville Student Movement and the battle to tear down segregation through nonviolent lunch counter sit-ins, building to a stunning climax on the steps of City Hall.”

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Encourage kids to choose their own summer reads

Summer is a magical season for kids — a time when they finally get to make many of their own decisions. Except when it comes to reading. This summer millions of children will be slogging through a school-assigned reading list. And that may not be such a good thing. For 21 years our organization has helped disadvantaged children across Vermont select new books to keep that match their unique interests — and get them excited about reading. We serve children in low-income housing developments, homeless shelters and rural communities. We work with refugee and migrant children, children of prison inmates and many other at-risk groups. We arrange fun, stimulating author visits, writing workshops and storytelling activities given by skilled professionals who can inspire young readers and writers. Many of the children we serve are not avid readers, and they don’t think books are “cool.” Some

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SPORTS Harballers handle MMU for the hardware By Lauren Read

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Getting ready to head to the Division I state championship game in Burlington on Saturday, Champlain Valley Union High School’s baseball team caught a victorious boys lacrosse team roll into the school parking lot. The Redhawks watched their schoolmates celebrate their seventh straight state title and got inspired. “We got a boost from that,” said CVU baseball coach Tim Albertson. “I think they were just ready, they were comfortable, confident and ready.” The top-seeded Redhawks carried that momentum into Centennial Field, defeating No. 10 Mount Mansfield 5-2 to capture the state title. “It was definitely a spectacular feeling,” said CVU senior Aidan Johnson. “We had always wanted to win a championship together. We never let up this season.” It was the program’s fourth state title and first in six years. Ian Parent struck out 10 and allowed just four hits in a complete-game effort, while Johnson was 2-for-3 with three RBIs and Jonah Roberts scored three runs to lead the Redhawks (18-1). “The guys were determined,” Albertson said. “We were not leaving the field without a win.” The title is the culmination of a couple of years of tough postseason performances for CVU, which has fallen in the quarterfinals the

CVU’s state championship baseball team poses after its 5-2 win over MMU in the title game in Burlington.

last three seasons. “I think the big one was we got over the hump in the quarterfinal,” Albertson said. “When we got through the semifinal, the guys were like, ‘we got through, we are going to do this.’” With seven seniors on the team, the Redhawks were determined to break through this season, and with leadership from that core,

they pulled it off. “They led this charge at the end,” Alberston said. “Our seniors were awesome.” While the offense got CVU the early lead, it was pitching and defense that sealed the win. “We got that first run and established that lead in the first inning,” Johnson said. “That was the first time I thought that we could do

this.” In the fifth inning, Mount Mansfield — which handed the Redhawks their only loss of the season — threatened to tie the game. “We played for the team, we didn’t focus on ourselves,” Johnson said. “That was huge, the four captains, all seniors, we have all been friends for a very long time.” The Cougars got a run in the

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fifth, then had runners at second and third base with no outs. But CVU threw out one runner at home as MMU attempted a squeeze play, then Parent struck out the next two batters to get out of the jam. “We got those breaks, that was the turning point,” Albertson said. “We came out in the bottom of the sixth and added some insurance.” CVU added two r uns in the sixth to snuff out any chance of a comeback. It was a special win for the Redhawks, who dealt with suicide, a cancer battle and other off-field issues both during the season and outside of it. “They had some internal hopes that they were playing for, two lost classmates, a teammate, another baseball friend,” Albertson said. “I think that they were playing for more than just themselves, they were playing for the community.” Capping off the season with a win was everything the Redhawks had hoped for in a season that saw them lose just one game and run to the No. 1 seed. They were not going to be denied, not this time. “It is one of the closest teams that I have coached,” Albertson said. “They were looking to improve every day, they wanted to get better, but they had fun doing it. “They deserved everything they got. It was the icing on cake, the cherry that went on top.”

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Redhawks clinch fifth straight tennis title By Lauren Read Observer correspondent

Something felt different about this year’s Division I girls tennis state championship. And yet everything felt very similar. The location, Davis Park. The opponents, South Burlington and CVU. The result? Top-seed Champlain Valley took on South Burlington for the seventh year in a row, but this time the Redhawks entered the match with something on their record: a loss. “South Burlington is an awesome team, they are scrappy, they get every ball back,” said CVU coach Amy deGroot. “They are tough to play.” The Wolves handed CVU its first setback in 75 games this season, and it felt like this might be the year that South Burlington finally beat the four-time defending champs. Instead, Champlain Valley won the first four matches in straight sets and clinched its fifth straight state championship. “We worked really hard as a team for this,” said CVU’s No. 1 singles player Sophie Dauerman. “It hasn’t been one of our easiest seasons, and all those girls put in everything they have every practice and we are just so thankful for each other and our incredible coaches.” South Burlington earned a 4-3 win over the Redhawks in the final weeks of the regular season, fighting through six matchbreakers to earn the win. So, both teams were prepared for a tight game. “I think we were just kind of ready, we were

fired up from the past game and the outcome of that,” said CVU’s Ella Kenney. “We were all like ‘we got this.’” Courtney Vincent and Lindsay Beer started things off in No. 1 doubles, beating South Burlington’s Katrina Khosravi and Sage Bennett, 6-3, 6-2. Corina Gorman gave CVU a 2-0 lead soon after, beating Kailei Eustis 6-2, 6-3 in No. 2 singles. Dauerman made it 3-0 with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Kailey Yang in No. 1 singles. “It was just really important that we all went out there like it was any other match,” Dauerman said. “Just put on our blinders and focus on our tennis.” Kenney was focused on getting a fourth victory for her team, but was unaware that it was her win that could clinch. But clinch it she did, beating Rayna Brosseau 6-3, 6-3 for a fifth straight. “I had no idea, I was so focused on hitting the ball and getting it in,” the sophomore said. “Somebody was like ‘that was it, you got it,’ … I didn’t understand.” Izzy Partillo earned a victory for the Wolves, beating CVU’s Kate Gruendling 6-1, 6-4. But it was too little, too late. “It’s no slam dunk. Every match is difficult with South Burlington, so to come out and win 5-2 and to get the first four matches was a huge relief,” deGroot said. “It’s hugely key, it takes the pressure off of everybody.” Julai Grant wrapped up the wins for CVU, beating Nisha Shah 6-2, 7-6 in No. 5 singles.

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CVU’s Ella Kenney lines up a backhand during the Redhawks’ state championship match against South Burlington last week at Davis Park.

Ian deGroot before the season started. “He’s definitely here with us, and I know the girls were playing extra hard for him,” Amy deGroot said. “I was coaching extra hard for him, and we definitely feel his presence. It is hugely meaningful to me.” Champlain Valley finished the season with a 14-1 record.

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SPORTS

Lacrosse title streak lives CVU holds off Burr and Burton comeback bid for seventh straight championship

After six state championships, you would think Champlain Valley had plenty of experience. In Saturday’s Division I state title game, the Redhawks needed a little extra experience. Luckily for them, they had 12 seniors to rely on. CVU held off a furious comeback by Burr and Burton to earn a 15-13 win and capture its seventh straight boys lacrosse title. Top-seeded CVU erupted for a 5-1 lead in the first quarter and continued to increase the lead to 9-4 at halftime. The Redhawks pushed their lead to 12-5 early in the third quarter, then traded goals with the Bulldogs to hold a 15-9 lead with just under 10 minutes to play. No. 3 Burr and Burton then mounted a comeback, scoring the next four goals to close the gap to 15-13. But CVU didn’t panic and relied on goalie Bobby Spencer and its defense to hold on for the final minute.

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ABOVE: CVU’s Max Gorman gets by a Burr and Burton defender during the Redhawks’ state championship win at UVM’s Virtue Field on Saturday. RIGHT: Jake Schaefer scores for CVU.

Three players had hat tricks for the Redhawks, who finished the season at 17-1. Sam Sturim, Jake Schaefer (two assists) and Max Gorman (assist) all had three goals, while Alex Leonard added two goals and two assists. James Bernicke finished with a

goal and three assists, Nate Cuttitta had one goal and one assist and Noah Martin tallied twice. Spencer made 13 saves in net. It is the 10th title overall for the Redhawks and the eighth in the last 10 years. — Lauren Read

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Vermont DMV rolls out new drivers’ licenses

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Independence Day Celebration The theme of this year’s July Fourth celebration is: “Independence Day! Celebrate the Red, White & Blue.” Parade and vendor registration forms — as well as a list of this year’s activities — are available at willistonrec.org. Registration is required to be in the parade. The parade will be held on Thursday, July 4 with fireworks to follow that evening.

Firecracker 5K Fun Run

The Firecracker 5K Fun Run starts at 5 p.m. July 3 in Williston Community Park. The route goes to North Williston Road, Mountain View Drive, Old Stage Road and finishes back in park. Proceeds go to the Richmond/Williston Rotary Club for its volunteer service of the run. Preregister at willistonrec.org to get a 5K Fun Run T-shirt. Onsite registration starts at 5 p.m. on July 3.

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Two Williston students were recognized for academic achievements last week during Mater Christi School’s Grade 8 Recognition Day, part of the school’s 57th graduation ceremonies. Jared Kennedy received a President’s Award for Educational Excellence, recognizing academic success. To be eligible, students must have an A average and be identified for high achievement in reading or math on state tests or nationally normed tests. Kennedy also received the Ryan Collins Memorial Science Award. Christopher Robinson received the President’s Award for Educational Achievement. This award recognizes students that show outstanding educational growth, improvement, commitment or intellectual development in their academic subjects. Its purpose is to encourage and reward students who give their best effort, often in the face of special obstacles. LEFT: Kennedy is pictured with science teachers Mark Pendergrass and Michelle Collins. ABOVE: Robinson is pictured third from left along with school president Timothy Loescher and fellow awardees Miranda Lizotte of Jericho and Logan Sheppard of Colchester.

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SENIORS Savvy Senior By Jim Miller

How a government pension could reduce your Social Security benefits Dear Savvy Senior, As a teacher for 20 years, I receive a pension from a school system that did not withhold Social Security taxes from my pay. After teaching, I’ve been working for a small company where I do pay Social Security taxes. Now, approaching age 65, I would like to retire and apply for my Social Security benefits. But I’ve been told that my teacher’s pension may cause me to lose some of my Social Security. Is that true? Ready to Retire Dear Ready, Yes, it’s true. It’s very likely that your Social Security retirement benefits will be reduced under the terms of a government rule called the Windfall Elimination Provision (or WEP). The WEP affects people who receive pensions from jobs in which they were not required to pay Social Security taxes — for example, police officers, firefighters, teachers and state and local government workers whose employers were not part of the national Social Security system. People who worked for nonprofit or religious organizations before 1984 may also be outside the system. Many of these people, like you, are also eligible for Social Security retirement or

disability benefits based on other work they did over the course of their career for which Social Security taxes were paid. Because of your teacher’s pension, Social Security will use a special formula to calculate your retirement benefits, reducing them compared to what you’d otherwise get. How much they’ll be reduced depends on your work history. But one rule that generally applies is that your Social Security retirement benefits cannot be cut by more than half the size of your pension. And the WEP does not apply to survivor benefits. If you’re married and die, your dependents can get a full Social Security payment, unless your spouse has earned his or her own government pension for which they didn’t pay Social Security taxes. If that’s the case, Social Security has another rule known as the Government Pension Offset (or GPO) that affects spouses or widows/widowers benefits. Under the GPO, spousal and survivor benefits will be cut by two-thirds of the amount of their pension. And if their pension is large enough, their Social Security spousal or survivor benefits will be zero. There are a few exceptions to these rules most of which are based on when you entered the Social Security workforce. Why do these rules exist? According to the Social Security Administration, the reason

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Congress created the WEP (in 1983) and GPO (in 1977) was to create a more equitable system. People who get both a pension from non-Social Security work and benefits from Social Security-covered work get an unfair windfall due to the formula of how benefit amounts are calculated. These rules ensure that government employees who don’t pay Social Security taxes end up with roughly the same income as people who work in the private sector and do pay them. For more information on the WEP visit SSA.gov/planners/retire/wep.html, where you’ll also find a link to a WEP online calculator to help you figure out how much your Social Security benefits may be reduced. And for more information on GPO, including a GPO calculator, see SSA.gov/planners/ retire/gpo.html. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

Attorney general: Beware of pastor imposter The Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program reports a new imposter scam is on the rise. In this scam, the scammer poses as a pastor raising funds to help a needy child or sick person. The scammer requests gift cards be sent to them. Some promise to provide reimbursement for the gift card. The office has received several complaints about the pastor scam from Vermonters who were targeted by email or text message. Do not engage with these scammers. Be suspicious of unsolicited communications, demands for an urgent response, requests for personal information and requests for untraceable forms of payment, such as gift cards or wired funds. Report solicitations to the Consumer Assistance Program at 800-649-2424, or by e-mail at AGO.CAP@vermont.gov. You can also file a complaint online at consumer. vermont.gov.

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Dollar General settles with state for $1.75 million

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Vermont’s Attorney General has reached a $1.75 million settlement with DG Retail, LLC, also known as Dollar General, for violations of Vermont’s Consumer Protection Act. Under the settlement, Dollar General resolved claims that it sold products that were advertised on the shelf at a lower price than the price at the register, even after being told at least 50 times by state inspectors from the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets to correct the pricing inaccuracies. The Vermont Foodbank will receive $100,000 pursuant to the settlement.

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51. That gal

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53. Surprised expression

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Cooking Corner

A simple, shareable breakfast You’ve probably heard the saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” If the morning rush in your house means grabbing a pastry, or skipping breakfast entirely then this easy breakfast casserole is for you. It’s easier than you may think to refuel the body, energize the mind and spend some family time around the table. EASY BREAKFAST CASSEROLE 1 pound of sausage 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 4 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Heat oven to 425. In medium skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook sausage until browned. Drain. Line bottom of greased 13-by-9-inch baking dish with crescent roll dough, firmly pressing perforations to seal. Sprinkle with sausage and cheese. In medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper until blended; pour over sausage. Bake 15 minutes, or until set. Let stand five minutes before cutting into squares; serve hot. Refrigerate leftovers. — Family Features

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SATURDAY, JUNE 22

Family Social Dance

Vermont Youth Dancers show

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Stone, A Journey to Narnia.” 6:30

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Church, 28 Lincoln St., Essex Junc-

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CLASSIFIEDS Twin bed set - Mattress, box spring, frame and 4-drawer wood bureau. $80 for all. Call 316-2131.

SERVICES For 42 years, Lafayette Painting has provided top quality, fairly priced, painting services for Chittenden County. This winter, schedule your free estimate and see why we were voted the Best Household Painting Company in Ver-mont. Call 863-5397 or visit lafayette-paintinginc.com Does your home need a fresh coat of paint or brand new color? Lupine Painting can help with any of your painting needs. 20+ years of stress-free painting. Call for a free consultation (802) 598-9940.

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Miscellaneous - WeatherTech mats for 2016 Mazda 6, $180 new, will sell for $50. Set of 4 mounted winter tires, 225/45R19 Pirelli, low profile, 9,500 miles driven, $200. Four East Cemetery plots, $500 each for Williston residents and $1,000 for non-residents. Pelican tandem kayak with life jackets, paddles, waterproof container, $200. Call Larry 8796697. Camper - 2008 Montana Mountaineer. 5th wheel, 36 ft. long, 3 slide outs, great condition. $12,000. Call Phillip, 872-5778. Wheelchair van - 2016 Chrysler Town & Country with rebuilt title, manual ramp, 7,500 miles, DVD and nav. Asking $26,000. Call Amy at 343-8063.

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Distribution Coordinator – part-time $13.50/hour plus mileage! • Early morning hours (3am -7am) • Delivering newspaper routes • Reliable vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed bi-weekly) Champlain Community Services is a growing developmental services provider agency with a strong Champlain Community Services is a growing developmental emphasis on self-determination values and employee and consumer satisfaction.

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Essex family is seeking respite for young adult who wants to Send cover letter and application to Meghan McCormick-Audette, MMcCormick@ccs-vt.org get out in the community to explore his interests. Support in transportation to Nursing and from work may be needed, and Opportunity Parttransportation time, flexible position from supporting individuals through our services and Homeward a college campus indevelopmental Williston two afternoons programs. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a registered nurse who wants to make an a week. This young adult is veryinclude articulate, several hobbies impact on a variety of individuals. Responsibilities training ofhas staff, quality assurance, general nursing advocacy for consumers.. andoversight manyand interests. This is a great position for someone looking a afew extra hours a week. Please send your resume and letter CCSfor offers team-oriented environment, comprehensive training, benefits and a competitive salary.. Please your letter interest and application to Elizabeth Sightler, esightler@ccs-vt.org of send interest to of William Pebler, wpebler@ccs-vt.org

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Join our Direct Support Professional team and work one on one with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Starting wage is $14.35 per hour, in addition to mileage reimbursement and Provide residential supports to an individual with an intellectual a comprehensive benefit package. This is an excellent job for applicants entering human services or for those looking toincontinue work in this Send your stipend, cover letter and application Karen disability yourtheir home. A field. generous paid timetooff Ciechanowicz, staff@ccs-vt.org

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CCS is seeking an individual or couple to provide residential supports for our developmental services and Homeward programs. Invite an individual into your home and make a difference in their life. A generous stipend,apaid time off (respite),man comprehensive training & supports are provided.This We are Support personable in your accessible home. currently offering variety of opportunities, one of which may be the perfect match for you! For more individual enjoys fishing, being out in nature, taking ferry information contact Jennifer Wolcott, jwolcott@ccs-vt.org or 655-0511 ext. 118

rides and socializing. The ideal candidate will support him in ccs-vt.org accessing his community and with activities of daily living E.O.E. Support a humorous gentleman with autism who enjoys walking, crunching numbers, drawing and bowling. Support a kind gentleman who enjoys being involved in the community and in social settings. The ideal candidate will be patient, flexible and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Person-centered facilitated communication training is provided. For more information contact: Jennifer Wolcott, jwolcott@ccs-vt.org or 655-0511 ext. 118 ccs-vt.org E.O.E.

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NOW HIRING Stormwater Coordinator Town of Williston The Town of Williston is now accepting applications for the position of Stormwater Coordinator. This position provides leadership, regulatory oversight and technical guidance for stormwater management that focuses on quality, quantity and management of stormwater, including management of public stormwater infrastructure, GIS data and related Water Quality programs. A complete job description can be viewed at: http://town.williston.vt.us (under general information / employment opportunities) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution with applicable coursework/degrees in Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, and/or GIS with a minimum 4 years of experience in stormwater management program and ecosystem improvements or equivalent education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for the position. Minimum 2 years’ experience with use of GIS software for utility mapping and asset management or related experience. This is a full time position in the Department of Public Works. Salary range of $51,730 - $74,298 position includes full benefits. Salary dependent upon experience. Please send a cover letter and resume to attention Bruce K. Hoar, Public Works Director 7900 Williston Road Williston VT 05495 or by e-mail to bhoar@willistonvt.org. Preferred deadline is 4:30 PM July 5, 2019. EOE

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Volunteer opportunities

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AND JUSTICE FOR ALL – The Burlington Community Justice Center invites volunteers to join other community members in addressing the impact of crime from the perspective of the offender and the victim. The group explores the harm done to individuals and helps the responsible party make amends. Daytime and evening see VOLUNTEER page 24

LPN Position

The District is seeking a full time, school year LPN to work as part of the middle school healthcare team. Working under the general supervision of the School Nurse, will assist in the smooth and efficient operation of the health office and provide appropriate level of healthcare services to students and staff.

Qualified candidates will have: a current Vermont Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) certification from an approved nursing education program or comparable qualifications (example: EMT certified); two years experience in a health related setting or school setting, experience with middle school level students preferred. Current CPR, First Aid, Related Medical licensure in nursing, emergency medical response or relevant health/medical field preferred.

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Vermont State Colleges approve 1% tuition increase Tuition for Vermont undergraduates in the Vermont State Colleges System will increase by 1 percent this fall — down from a previously planned 3% increase — following a $2.5 million boost in state funding. “We sincerely appreciate the recognition of our important role in Vermont,” said

Chancellor Jeb Spaulding. Holding back tuition increases and addressing affordability is among VSC’s strategies to improve retention and graduation rates. “When it comes to affordability for students, every dollar counts,” said VSC chair Churchill Hindes.

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hours available. Training provided. Reference and background check required. Contact Rachel Jolly at 865-7185 or email rjolly@burlingtonvt.gov.

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GLEA NERS NEEDED – Healthy Roots Collaborative is in need of gleaners from late June through early July to help reduce food waste by rescuing surplus food from local farms and delivering it to area food shelves and meal sites. Contact Peter Jenkins at 735-4551 or email healthyrootsgleans@gmail.com. ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT – CarePartners Adult Day Center, Inc. is seeking vol-

CANTEEN VOLUNTEER – American Red Cross Blood Services is looking for canteen volunteers to welcome donors, serve refreshments, chat with donors and call for help if a donor isn’t feeling well. Flexible 2-4 hour shifts weekdays and weekends. Training provided. Phone interview and background check required. Contact Alice Drislane at 497-6807 or email alice.drislane@redcross.org.

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