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Republican seeks Williston seat in Vermont House “Seeing that Terry was retiring, that changed the landscape. That presented an Observer staff opportunity,” said O’Rourke, a New York Tony O’Rourke is running to become the native and father of five. “It’s tough to unfirst Republican to represent the Town of seat an incumbent.” O’Rourke’s only previous political camWilliston in the Vermont House of Representatives in the nearly 20 years that he has paign was an unsuccessful bid for a seat on the Williston Selectboard in 2015. lived here. He is a veteran of the food, beverage and hospitality industries who moved to Vermont in 1997 to manage the former Sirloin Saloon in Shelburne. He currently works as a regional manager for a wine supplier. Since his 2002 move to Williston, he has volunteered as a Little League coach and with the sustainable growth group Citizens for Responsible Growth, as well as on his neighborhood homeowners association. O’Rourke describes himself as a moderate Republican, one who supports Gov. Phil Scott, but not president Donald Trump. His legislative focus would be on fiscal responsibility, addressing the rising cost of living and environmenObserver file photo tal sustainability. He is running out of a sense of civic responsibility. Williston resident Tony O’Rourke. “I don’t have a political agenda,” he said. “I think that people should, when they can and when they are willing, enter into the arena of O’Rourke was recruited by the Vermont public service.” Republican Party to run after it became Running for a seat in the Vermont Legisclear that 12-year incumbent Democrat lature as a Republican “is an uphill battle,” Terry Macaig would not seek re-election. he acknowledged. “I think people someO’Rourke missed the deadline to file with times have already made up their mind the Vermont Secretary of State to be on the based on the letter next to a name, and I Republican ballot in the Aug. 11 party pri- think that is a dangerous approach to polmary elections. To become the Republican itics. “It seems like every topic has people nominee, he will need at least 25 write-in on one side of the fence or the other,” he votes. He would then advance to the Nocontinued. “There should be no fence. It vember general election, where he would should be a table to sit down and talk.” run against incumbent Democrat Jim McAsked to comment on O’Rourke’s canCullough and first-time candidate, Demodidacy, Macaig offered only: “He has a difcrat Erin Brady for one of the two Williston ferent set of values politically than I do.” seats in the House. O’Rourke said he plans to speak to Macaig has endorsed Brady as his sucas many Williston residents as possible cessor. The last Republican to hold one through the campaign season. Early voting of the seats was Mike Quaid, whom Mcby mail is currently available through the Cullough defeated in 2002. Williston Town Clerk’s office. By Jason Starr

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Erik Wells has advanced from assistant to the town manager to assistant town manager and now to town manager.

Wells chosen for town manager By Jason Starr Observer staff

In two and a half years, Erik Wells has advanced from assistant to the town manager to assistant town manager and now to town manager. Wells has accepted an offer from the Williston Selectboard to succeed Rick McGuire as Williston’s top town administrator. McGuire plans to retire in early August after 22 years as town manager. The board’s offer is conditional on a background check and negotiation of an employment contract. “It is with a great deal of excitement and gratitude that I have accepted the conditional offer of employment to serve as Williston’s town manager,” Wells said.” I look forward to working with members of the town staff, town officials and the residents of Williston. It is a great community to be a part of.” The board conducted a national search with the help of a New Hampshire-based contractor that yielded more than 30 candidates. The pool was whittled to five finalists — four from Vermont who were interviewed at the town offices in June and one from Colorado who was interviewed remotely. Three

were invited back for second interviews. Wells applied for the position when it was first advertised over the winter, after McGuire announced plans to retire. McGuire had hoped to retire at the end of June, but the board decided to extend the recruitment process due to the coronavirus pandemic. McGuire said he will help Wells transition into the new role throughout July. “I am thrilled that Erik is being given this opportunity, and the town government will be in good hands thanks to the selectboard, staff and Erik,” McGuire said. Wells came to Williston in 2017 from Milton, where he was the director of administration and community affairs. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications from St. Michael’s College and a master’s in public administration from the University of Vermont. Selectboard chair Terry Macaig described Wells as a comforting presence who has proven himself to be a good written and verbal communicator. “I believe Mr. Wells has the skills, experience and personal qualities that will serve the town well,” Macaig said. “We are looking forward to working with him in his new capacity.”

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CVU raises the Black Lives Matter flag

School district hires first equity, diversity director

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The Champlain Valley School Board has created a position of director of equity and diversity for the school district and hired Rhiannon Kim to fill the role. Kim will lead and direct the district’s equity, diversity, and inclusion work. “The Board acknowledges the need for this position now more than ever to ensure the Champlain Valley School District can meet the goals of its mission for every single student,” board chair Lynne Jaunich said. “We look forward to the experience and expertise that Rhiannon brings to this new role to ensure we can meet those goals. ” Kim is an experienced equity consultant and adjunct lecturer in the area of implicit bias, trauma-informed practices, social-emotional learning and engaging in collaborative practices and difficult conversations. Her most recent work has been at Mt. Mansfield Unified Union School District, the University of Vermont and St. Michael’s College. Kim received Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Science degrees from the University of Vermont. She is currently enrolled in a UVM doctoral program. CVU librarian and Racial Alliance Committee advisor Peter Langella served on the search committee. “Rhiannon impressed me with a commitment to anti-oppressive pedagogy and deep knowledge of the interconnectivity of social justice standards, restorative practices, trauma-informed practices, social-emotional learning and collaborative practices,” he said. Superintendent Elaine Pinckney added: “I enthusiastically welcome Rhiannon Kim to the leadership team of the Champlain Valley School District. We have much work to do in this area, and we are looking forward to having someone with Kim’s knowledge, experience and expertise guide us in this important work.”

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Free meal program extended through summer The Champlain Valley School District is partnering with local food shelves and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide free meals this summer for pickup at local schools. The program, a first for the district but a continuation of meal pickup service established during spring school closures caused by the cornonavirus pandemic, will begin July 6. The program will provide grab-and-go meals on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for children 18 and younger. Meal packets will contain two days of lunches and two days of breakfasts for each child in a family; three of each on Fridays. All items will be sent home cold with reheating instructions if applicable. “Our staff has put together a rotating selection of favorites that meet all federal nutritional guidelines,” said Williston Food Service Director Scott Wagner. Pickup times at Williston Central School will be 10:30-11:30 a.m. There will also be pickup times at the red schoolhouse in St. George (10:30-11 a.m.), Charlotte Central School (10:30-11 a.m.), Shelburne Com-

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ABS’ Lyn Porter receives national recognition

In a surprise announcement last week, Allen Brook School physical education teacher Lyn Porter was named Vermont’s recipient of the National University System’s Sanford Teacher Award. She will receive $10,000 in recognition of her work inspiring Williston’s youngest students. Porter has been at Allen Brook for 30

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Each teacher recipient is now eligible to be named the national winner of the Sanford Teacher Award, which comes with a total award of $50,000 and will be announced at a future date. The teachers were selected by a committee of educators and faculty based on an application process that included nominations and information provided by each teacher. Sanford Teacher Award winners were selected for demonstrating inspirational teaching practices,

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Deadline: Monday July 6 at noon This July Fourth, Williston will be devoid of its typical procession of celebratory floats, bands, smiling faces and dancing citizens. The annual Fourth of July parade, and all its surrounding events — including the fireworks show — have been canceled. It was an agonizing decision for the selectboard to make, but town officials ultimately opted against encouraging large gatherings in a pandemic environment. In the Observer’s July 9 issue, which would typically include our annual July Fourth scrapbook, we are planning a special section with photos and memories of past July Fourth celebrations in Williston. We also encourage you to send photos/stories about what you are doing this year to celebrate! Do you have special memories or photos of past July Fourth celebrations you can contribute for the July 9th issue? Or new photos from this year?

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GUEST COLUMN

Qualified immunity and police unionization

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By John McClaughry The pressure is on, in Washington and Montpelier, to take long overdue action to, insofar as possible, prevent future police-citizen interactions of the sort that led to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. In Washington, familiar partisan gridlock will likely prevent any reform action until after the November election. In Vermont, legislators have agreed on mandating police use of body cameras, banning potentially lethal suspect control techniques like chokeholds, and creating a better guide to use of force by police. Two large issues, however, remain hotly controversial: qualified immunity and police unionization. A third related issue is aggressive police enforcement of illegal possession of small amounts of controlled drugs. George Floyd had previously been found guilty and did jail time for four low-level drug offenses, three of them involving a gram or less of cocaine. As part of the Civil Rights Act of 1871, the Republican Reconstruction Congress allowed individuals (notably freedmen) to sue state and local officials, including police officers, who violated their rights. In 1967, the Supreme Court invented the doctrine of qualified

immunity. Under this doctrine, police are held immune from liability unless the person whose rights they violated can show that there is a previous case in the same jurisdiction, involving the exact same facts, in which a court “clearly established” that the actions violated the constitution. That condition drastically reduced the chances of police officers being found liable for any violation of rights. In 2009, reports Reason’s Jacob Sullum, the Supreme Court held that federal courts can dismiss lawsuits against cops without even deciding whether they violated the plaintiff’s rights. Today, overcoming the qualified immunity roadblock has become increasingly difficult. This term, the Supreme Courts received a bunch of petitions that provided an opportunity to revisit that doctrine. Sullum reports that “the defendants in those cases include police officers who shot a 10-year-old boy while trying to kill his dog; wrecked a woman’s home by bombarding it with tear gas grenades after she agreed to let the cops inside so they could arrest her former boyfriend; knocked out a woman and broke her collarbone by lifting her up and throwing her to the ground while responding to an erroneous report that she had been the victim of a domestic assault; and sicced a police dog on

a burglary suspect who said he had already surrendered and was sitting on the ground with his hands up.” Unfortunately, the court, over Justice Thomas’ protest, declined to hear any of the cases seeking modification of the qualified immunity doctrine. On a more hopeful note, on June 9 the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the trial of five West Virginia police officers could go forward. In 2013 the officers shot a schizophrenic homeless man 22 times after stopping him for walking in the street instead of on the sidewalk. But here’s the dilemma. Cops regularly put their lives on the line to protect and serve, in a rough world of criminals committing antisocial, violent and destructive acts. It’s a risky and demanding profession, and society owes its law enforcers some benefit of the doubt in dealing with situations that threaten the lives and property of citizens, as well of the officers themselves. Further, it’s not possible to imagine and make detailed rules for handling an infinite variety of dangerous confrontations. Nonetheless, a code specifying what sorts of behaviors are out of bounds, intense and continuing training see GUEST COLUMN page 7

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Bringing police investigations in-house is the wrong move On June 18, your newspaper published an article about the Williston Police Department bringing complaint investigations in-house (“‘Cops investigating cops’”). In light of the recent events across the country involving police actions, I believe the Williston Police Department’s move to bring investigations of complaints against officers in-house is unwise and potentially sends the wrong message. This move would allow for potential biases to affect investigations, even unintentionally. We, as humans, are often biased toward those things with which we are most familiar, and this tendency could affect the ability to conduct a fully impartial investigation into a complaint about an officer within the department. Removing the responsibility of investigating incidents ensures that the department’s integrity is not placed at risk, and would decrease the potential workload and stress on officers, as well as help ensure

fully transparent investigations as needed. I do agree that the current policy needs to be changed, but rather than bringing investigations inhouse, they should be put in the hands of a party that will be able to act impartially regardless of the affiliations of those involved in any complaint. Whether or not “cops investigating cops” is an issue for Vermont specifically should not matter. It is an issue for our country as a whole, and one town’s change could cause a ripple effect throughout our state and, perhaps, beyond. Jenna and Jonathan Comeau Williston

Racial progress in local schools My daughter and I attended the recent Black Lives Matter flag-raising at Williston Central School. While listening to an eighth-grade student speak, I remembered an e-mail I sent to the

Williston schools in 2010 after reading the book “Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria” by Beverly Daniel Tatum (originally published in 2003), As a mother of three girls, two of whom are minorities, I wrote to the schools asking why in each of my girls’ classrooms they were the only student of color when there were other minorities in their grade/house. I asked that more children of color/minorities be put in the same classroom. It is more important for the minority children to see other children like themselves rather than for whites to see one person of color. Ten years later, it doesn’t seem like the schools are making much progress in this area. I do commend the district in finally taking some positive action in regards to Black Lives Matter and the importance of racial equality.

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of officers to stay within that boundary, and instilling an awareness of where going too far will deprive an officer of the qualified immunity shield, are important ingredients of a solution. Merely making officers and departments liable for unspecified “egregious violations” is not enough. The other huge problem centers upon the political dynamics of a police union. Unions are created to negotiate for salaries, benefits and working conditions. But an important concern of the union is to defend its members against charges of misbehavior, and minimizing troublesome outside review of a department’s practices, which laymen cannot be expected to fully understand. If there are going to be police unions — that’s another question — they must come to be alert

to what their members do, work to straighten them out where they cross the line, and ultimately discipline irresponsible officers in the union itself. This will be a bitter pill for many police unions to swallow; but on the other hand, purging bad cops ought to ease the consciences of the responsible union members who cherish the respect the citizens owe them for good service. It would also preserve the reputation of law enforcement in a society that relies upon that profession for public order and safety.

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OBITUARY DOUGLAS STANLEY PARKER On June 11, 2020, Douglas Stanley Parker, 74, passed from this life and entered the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ, whom he had served faithfully for many years. Doug was born August 30, 1945 in Thames, New Zealand, the son of Desmond and Hilda (Ayrey) Parker. He grew up in a large and loving farming family. While a young teenager, Doug heard the good news of salvation from sin through Jesus Christ and responded in repentance and faith. The rest of his life was spent pursuing Christ and telling others about that salvation. As a young man in New Zealand, Doug was volunteering with a Christian organization called the Navigators when he met a beautiful American girl, Carol Sue Detweiler, who became the love of his life. They married in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 12, 1978, and soon after God blessed them with two children, Brad and Mary-Margaret. Over the next two decades, Doug worked as a restauranteur, a builder, and a farm consultant, but his passion was always gospel ministry. After moving to Vermont in 1994 so that Doug could expand the dairy operation at Shelburne Farms, Doug and Carol became active members at Christ Memorial Church in Williston, where Doug served on the elder board. In 1996, he transitioned to work as a campus minister to students at The University of Vermont. This launched a wonderful season for Doug and Carol. Students con-

stantly poured in and out of their home for Bible study, friendship, and a good meal. Doug was always pointing them to Jesus. In 2016, Doug retired, and he and Carol moved to Georgia, VT to be closer to family. They transitioned to Redeeming Grace Church in Georgia, where Doug’s life continued to point others to Christ in his later years. In addition to Carol, his wife of 41 years, Doug is survived by his children, Brad Parker and wife Alyssa of Williston, and Mary-Margaret Larson and husband Eric of Georgia. He is further survived by his grandchildren Joshua, Peter, Evelyn, Julia, and Reuben Larson, and Isaiah, Simon, and Miriam Parker; his brothers Frank, Colin, and Lloyd Parker; and his sister Carole Hayter. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Joy, and his brother John. A private funeral was held on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Redeeming Grace Church in Georgia, VT. The service was available for all to view via livestream. A committal service with the family followed at the Georgia Plain Cemetery. Doug’s family wishes to thank Franklin County Home Health for providing excellent hospice care. Also they praise God for their beloved Redeeming Grace Church and Christ Memorial Church families for all their love and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Doug’s honor to the NETS Africa 2020 Campaign at the NETS Center for Church Planting and Revitalization (www.thenetscenter.org/nets-africa-2020).

LIBRARY NOTES The library will be closed Friday July 3 and Saturday July 4. Library patrons may now browse inside the library by appointment. For details or to book a 30-minute session, visit the library website at www.damlvt.org, email daml@damlvt.org or call 878-4918. Porch pickup service will continue so that patrons can reserve and pick up library materials in the vestibule or on the bookmobile. Pickups are available by arrangement Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Book and media drops are open 24/7 for returns. To get a library card or for help with holds, online programs or downloading eBooks and audiobooks, email daml@damlvt.org or call 878-4918. Programs for Youth Note: For youth programs taking place via Zoom, register at www.damlvt.org or call the library at 8784918. Weekly “to go” crafts Stop by the library or bookmobile and get a craft kit to take home. Available while supplies last. Online preschool rhyme times Join us for songs and rhymes. New session posted every Tuesday to the DAML Facebook page and YouTube channel. For a free rhyme time bag, email jess@damlvt.org or call 878-4918. Online Spanish music for kids Saturday, July 4 at 10:30 a.m. Sing along with Marcie Hernandez on the DAML Facebook page or YouTube channel. Imagine your story as an author-via Zoom Thursdays, 3-4 p.m. Ages 8-12. Join Williston author Taylor Antonioli for a writing series. Three sessions: July 9, 16 and 23. Mindful moments-via Zoom Monday, July 13 at 10 a.m. Ages 8-12. Maryellen Crangle guides children ages 8-12 through a short meditation.

Multi-age Programs Note: For multi-age programs taking place via Zoom, register at www.

damlvt.org or call the library at 878-4918. Summer reading challenge All ages are invited to enter our virtual Summer Reading Challenge. Log reading and activities online or with a mobile device and enter to win prizes. Register at www.damlvt.org. Williston and St. George residents only. Ends July 31. Williston storywalk Get moving and reading with the StoryWalk “Stuck” by Oliver Jeffers. The story runs along the bike path, east of the Williston Community Park entrance. Dottie the bookmobile Dottie is on the road, with materials for kids and adults. Arrange to pick up reserved library materials at any of our stops. Visit www.damlvt.org for the schedule and to view bookmobile menus. Spot the DAML unicorn Have you seen a magical unicorn around town? If you do, post a photo to #DAMLUnicorn for a chance to win a Fire HD tablet. Williston and St. George residents only. Submissions by July 31. Comics workshop series-via Zoom Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Teens and adults. Join local cartoonist Stephanie Zuppo for a cartooning series. Three sessions: July 9, 16 and 23. Ukulele jam-via Zoom Fridays, July 10 and 24, 10 a.m. All ages. Sing and play along with Clare Innes.

Programs for Adults Note: All of our adult programs are held via Zoom. To join a program, please email programs@ damlvt.org or call 878-4918 for an invitation. Current events online discussion Wednesday, July 8, 10-11:30 a.m. Connect for an informal discussion of newsworthy topics. Online meditation Friday, July 10 at 12 p.m. Maryellen Crangle leads a short, guided meditation. Online BYOB book discussion Tuesday, July 14 at 12:30 p.m. Join us for a conversation about what you’ve been reading lately. Cooking matters@daml Wednesday, July 15 at 12 p.m. Get together to talk summer recipes and what we’ve been up to in the kitchen. New perspectives book discussion Tuesdays, July 21 and Aug. 4, 12 p.m. Take part in an in-depth discussion of “Sacred Instructions: Indigenous Wisdom for Living Spirit-Based Change” by Sherri Mitchell.

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Voting by mail begins for August primaries Last Friday was the official start of early voting for the Vermont Statewide Primary elections, which take place on Aug. 11, Secretary of State Jim Condos announced. “Early voting, including no-excuse absentee voting by mail, provides critical access to the ballot box for voters unable to vote in-person at the polls on Election Day,” Condos said. “Voting early or by mail has taken on an increased importance during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we all do our part to protect the public health, voting by mail is a safe and secure way to have your voice heard in our democratic process while reducing traffic at the polling places for those Vermonters who need to vote in-person.” Vermont’s no-excuse, 45-day early voting period allows any

registered voter to request an early ballot. All registered voters will receive a postcard with instructions on how to request their ballot. The postcard will include a tear-off, postage paid and addressed return postcard that voters can use to request their ballot. Vermont voters are not required to use the postcard to request their ballot. They can also request their ballot directly from their Town Clerk in writing, by phone, by email, or in-person during normal business hours. “Voting early by mail is safe, secure and simple,” Condos said. “Americans have been voting by mail since the Civil War, and thousands of Vermonters have been voting by mail for years.” Voting by mail requires placing a completed ballot in a provided envelope containing unique voter

information, which the voter seals and signs under the pains and penalties of perjury confirming their identity, and affirming that they were not unduly influenced. When their ballot is received by their Town Clerk, the clerk records it as voted. Voters can check the status of their ballot online, including when their request was received, when their ballot was mailed and when their returned ballot was received. For the August Statewide Primaries, Vermonters do not need to claim which major party’s primary election they wish to vote in. They will receive all three ballots (Democrat, Republican, Progressive) and select in private which one they would like to vote. Voters must return the voted ballot and the two unvoted ballots.

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5. Time of day: Most of us, our feet swell later in the day. Before wearing new shoes outside, give them some hours of wear around the house, including late in the day to ensure adequate length and width on swollen feet. Gary Richter is a manager of the locally owned New Balance store in Maple Tree Place, Williston. Gary has a B.Sc. in Kinesiology. He can be reached at grichter@nbwilliston.com. His colleague Sara LaBarre is a board certified pedorthist, practicing locally for 12 years. Between the two, they have 55 years of experience at all levels of the industry.

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The Vermont Agency of Transportation has instructed employees to not remove murals, signs or graffiti in the highway right-ofway unless profane, grotesque or dangerous to traffic, according to two agency memos. The action represents a reversal of its longstanding policy of removing or painting over graffiti and other messaging. The policy change was made after guidance from the governor’s office, and was in response to a complaint from a protester whose chalk-written messages on the Route 30 bridge in Jamaica were erased. One message said “No Justice, No Peace,” and the other listed names of black people killed by police and others.

The existence of the two memos surfaced during Gov. Phil Scott’s press conference Monday. “After discussions with the governor’s office, the policy is changed, effective immediately,” agency spokesperson Amy Tatko wrote in a June 19 memo. “If the message is not profane or grotesque, leave it. If it is profane or grotesque, remove it. If it’s on a sign and inhibiting roadway safety, remove it. “This would be a good time to exercise some discretion. These voices need to be heard. Use this as an opportunity to advance the discussion, rather than censoring it.” The Jamaica messages were written in chalk, which is easily erasable and is washed away by rainfall. However, the policy

change goes beyond just permitting chalk. It specifically allows paint, presumably including permanent paint and spray paint. Although the new policy seems to indicate that messages on other topics will receive the same lenience, Vermont Daily has asked Tatko to clarify. As of yet no response has been received. It is also not clear how this new policy complies with Vermont’s billboard law, which bans most roadway messaging and in the words of the Vermont Natural Resources Council “is a strong step in creating road corridors free of visual clutter.”

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Supporting Brady for the Legislature I am pleased to support Erin Brady’s candidacy to represent Williston in the Legislature. Vermont needs her perspective — someone juggling raising family, working and service — to make Vermont an even better place for all Vermonters. I have seen Erin in action as a parent, a teacher, a volunteer in our schools and a board member for the Champlain Valley School District. She brings an important balance of conviction and willingness to listen and learn. I know that Erin is committed to issues that are important to me and so many families: high quality childcare; a liveable wage and paid sick leave for all Vermonters; affordable health care; support for higher education; protecting our incredible natural resources; and growing the Vermont economy for all. The enormous challenges we face right now in a pandemic and with a long overdue spotlight on racial justice are an opportunity to rethink so many

things about our society. Erin’s unwavering commitment to equity and to the need for public services and institutions to serve all is needed now more than ever. I look forward to voting for Erin Brady in November to make Vermont an even better place for all, and I invite you to join me in supporting her candidacy. Carrie Williams Howe Williston

Census participation is quick, and critical The U.S. Census is a very important document we all need to complete. It informs many of our federal and state decisions for funding healthcare, highways, hospitals, schools and more. Your Vermont Legislature uses this information to determine voting districts. Completing the form is a great civics session to do with your children. Many Vermonters have yet to respond. It is very quick, easy and noninvasive. Simply go to www.2020census.gov or call (844) 330-2020. It only takes a few minutes. Best, Rep. Terry Macaig, Rep. Jim McCullough and Erin Brady

Visitation restrictions eased for hospitals, nursing homes protect the vulnerable,” Gov. Phil Scott said. “But with our data continuing to show limited spread of the virus in Vermont, we can allow for much-needed social and family connections, which we know is also important for the health and well-being of our seniors.” Vermonters over the age of 65 are no longer required to stay home, however, there is a continued need to take special precautions when going out, including: — Continue to follow all CDC and Department of Health guidance, including keeping 6 feet apart, frequently washing hands with soap and water and avoiding

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others when sick. — Whenever possible, choose outdoor activities and keep indoor contact brief. Minimize face-to-face contact while talking or while doing activities that require exertion. — Be mindful of the size of a room and the number of people in the room. Senior centers may also begin reopening, while following the technical assistance provided by the Vermont Department of Health and DAIL. Senior centers serve Vermonters over the age of 50 who are independent and can physically distance and follow infection control guidance.

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Dear Helen, If you have high blood pressure, you definitely need to take extra care to protect yourself during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Research shows that people with hypertension are more susceptible to getting COVID-19, are more likely to develop severe symptoms if they do get sick, and are more likely to die from the infection, especially if they’re older.

While pneumonia is the most common complication of the virus, it can also damage the cardiovascular system. That’s why people with high blood pressure, heart disease and heart failure are at risk. High blood pressure damages arteries and reduces the flow of blood to your heart. That means your heart has to work harder to pump enough blood. Over time, this extra work can weaken your heart to the point where it can’t pump as much oxygen-rich blood to your body. Coronavirus can also damage the heart directly, which can be especially risky if your heart is already weakened by the effects of high blood pressure. The virus may cause inflammation of the heart muscle, which makes it harder for the heart to pump. If you also have plaque buildup in your arteries, the virus may make those plaques more likely to break apart and cause a heart attack. Studies have shown that people with heart disease who get a respiratory illness like the flu or earlier types of coronavirus are at higher risk for a heart attack.

High Risk Links A weaker immune system is the key reason people with high blood pressure and other health problems are at higher risk for coronavirus. Long-term health conditions and aging weaken the immune system so it’s less able to fight off the virus. Nearly two-thirds of Americans over 60 have high blood pressure. Another concern that has been circulating, but was put to rest last month, were theories that the medications that are commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure — ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) — could make patients more vulnerable to contracting COVID-19, and more susceptible to severe illness if they did become infected. But new research published

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Mike Egan/ SpecialistJob Trainer - 10 years

Rick Imes Science Teacher -22 years

Joplin James/ Sustainability Teacher2 years /35 years in district

Susan Krasnow/ 504 Coordinator -10 years

Cyndi Labelle/ Administrative Assistant - 43 years

Ken Martin/ Transportation Director - 30 years

Carolyn Morse Food Services -15 years

Peggy MacDonald / Community Skills Special Educator-33 years

Kurt Proulx/ District Property Services Coordinator - 28 years

Carl Recchia/ Choral Arts Teacher -31 years

Valerie Russell/ Library Assistant -32 years

John Sherman/ Night Custodial Supervisor - 16 years

Bert Anderson Paraprofessional - 18 years

Debra Bissonette/ Food Service Manager - 19 years

Diane Boivin Paraprofessional -26 years

Barbara Hodge Second Grade - 19 years

David Rast/Guidance Counselor -31 years

Shelburne Community School

Lisa Stanton Second Grade - 33 years

Bob Gurwicz/ Grades 5/6 teacher - 26 years

Nancy Matthews/ Middle School Science -24 years

Mary Nelson/ Physical Education Teacher - 27 years

Lisa Phelps /Grades 7/8 Teacher - 32 years

Candy Wakefield Special Ed/EEE - 26 years

Rachel Thibault/ ELL teacher - 20 years

Williston Central School

Sarah Brutzman / Intensive Paraprofessional - 23 years

Allen Brook School

Linda Burden / 504 Paraprofessional - 14 years

Charlotte Central School

Hinesburg Community School

Champlain Valley Union High School

The Champlain Valley School District and the Champlain Valley Education Association are proud to honor these retirees:

Alan Fletcher/Social Studies Teacher - 18 years

Jeannie Yocum/ Technology Assistant - 8 years

Corinna Stanley Librarian - 12 years

Stephanie Robitaille/ Paraprofessional - 24 years

Thank you for everything you've done for us. We wish you nothing but the very best in your retirement.