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trict, 10 percent have requested working fully remotely, school district Human Resources Director Mark McDermott said. By Jason Starr “We can’t make any promises,� Observer staff school district communication director Bonnie Birdsall said about The teachers’ choices are in. the teachers’ choices. “We are not Just like parents and students, obligated to honor a request to teachers in the Champlain Valwork fully remotely.� ley School District have chosen According to Williston Central whether to School special start the school educator Lisa year remotely Bisbee, the or in person. lead contract School district negotiator for administrators the Champlain now undertake Valley School the complex —  - Bonnie Birdsall, CVSD District teachtask of synthecommunications director ers union, sizing student many teachers choices with are consulting teacher prefwith doctors to document undererences to create workable class lying health conditions in order to schedules for a Sept. 8 start. bolster work-from-home requests. But unlike students, teacher The Vermont teachers union choices whether to work remoteseized on a statement Gov. Phil ly in response to the coronavirus Scott made during a press conferpandemic are being treated as ence last Friday that teachers are requests. Teachers were given a being given the choice whether survey to complete by last Friday to work remotely — just as state with three choices: teach fully reemployees have been given that motely, partially remotely or fully choice through the end of the year. in school. Students were given two The teachers union would like choices, learn partially remotely or that to be true statewide, but is fully remotely, and their deadline finding that each school district is to choose was this Wednesday. setting its own policy on honorOf the roughly 400 teachers in ing remote work requests, union the Champlain Valley School Disspokesman Darren Allen said.

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A total of 3,454 voters cast ballots, according to the Williston Town Clerk’s office, out of roughly 8,000 registered voters. Turnout for a primary had never before topped 2,000, Town Clerk Sarah Mason said.

vote-getter with 1,802. Her Democratic running mate, incumbent Jim McCullough received 1,765 votes. They won the party’s nomBy Jason Starr ination for the two seats and will Observer staff be on the general election ballot in The Town of Williston saw re- November. There were no candidates on the cord voter turnout for Tuesday’s party primary elections, aided by Republican ballot for Williston’s an enhanced vote-by-mail pro- House seats, but Republican Tony gram led by the Vermont Secretary O’Rourke ran a successful write-in of State and a traditional vote-at- campaign. He received 105 writethe-polls option held Tuesday at in votes, putting him over the 25the Vermont National Guard Ar- vote minimum to move onto the general election ballot. mory. O’Rourke will run against McA total of 3,454 voters cast ballots, according to the Williston Cullough and Brady for one of Town Clerk’s office, out of rough- the two available Williston House ly 8,000 registered voters. Turnout seats. It was a crowded field for the for a primary had never before topped 2,000, Town Clerk Sarah Democratic nominations for the six state Senate seats representing Mason said. The majority of Williston voters Chittenden County. According to (2,336) chose to vote in the Demo- the Vermont Secretary of State’s cratic primary; 1,104 people voted Office, the winners are: Ginny the Republican ballot; and 14 vot- Lyons, Kesha Ram, Michael Sirotkin, Phil Baruth, Thomas Chittened the Progressive ballot. In the nomination contest for den and Chris Pearson. Two ReWilliston’s representation in the publicans were nominated: Tom Ericka Redic. ScrapFoodWaste-10-25x3-Hv2-snap.pdf 3:40 PM Vermont CSWD House of Represen- Chastenay 1and7/29/20 In Williston, Lyons was the top tatives, Erin Brady was the top

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vote-getter (1,771) and Chittenden was second (1,219). Statewide, Gov. Phil Scott won the Republican nomination for governor. Williston voters favored him with 930 votes compared to 130 for John Klar, the top Republican runner-up. Democrats nominated David Zuckerman over Rebecca Holcombe, both statewide and among Williston voters. For Lieutenant governor, Scott Milne won the Republican nomination and Molly Gray won the Democratic nomination. Milne was also the top vote-getter in Williston. But Williston voters favored Tim Ashe (874 votes) over Gray (737 votes) for the Democratic nomination. Williston’s Deb Ingram received 574 votes in Williston and was fourth for the statewide Democratic nomination. Registered voters can expect ballots to be mailed to them by the Vermont Secretary of State this fall ahead of the November general election. Election Day voting will also be available Nov. 3 at the Vermont National Guard Armory on Williston Road.

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training sessions and low-contact scrimmages will be allowed. The VPA is also exploring a 7-on-7 touch football option. “Soccer and field hockey, even By Lauren Read if you have to wear a mask, is the Observer correspondent same game,” Shepardson said. The Champlain Valley Union “Volleyball, the kids aren’t used High School campus will be busy to playing outside in the cold, so I don’t know what that will look with athletics once again this fall. Last Friday, during one of his like.” Practices will be allowed to rebi-weekly COVID-19 press conferences, Gov. Phil Scott official- sume on Sept. 8, but it’s unclear when games ly announced will begin to that all fall be played. sports could “There is resume on some talk Sept. 8, when about extendschools open ing the fall seafor students to son,” Shepardreturn. son said. “We “ K i d s , had discussed coaches and the possibiliparents should —  Dan Shepardson, ty that maybe prepare themCVU Activities Director we can push selves,” he the season into said. “Things November.” will look much If the season different, espeis going to go cially when it comes to high conforward, he added, everyone needs tact sports.” The announcement came af- to continue to follow the state regter months of speculation about ulations around COVID-19. “They are going to have to make whether or not the pandemic would derail yet another high school sure that they are modeling correct sports season after COVID-19 led behavior,” he said. “If people want fall sports to actually happen, they to spring sports being cancelled. “We were optimistic that there need to continue doing the right was going to be a fall season. Even things. Play by the rules.” The next step, Shepardson said, if it looks different, the fact that we are going to have a fall season is for the committees that govern for all sports is very exciting,” said each sport to meet and make deDan Shepardson, the activities di- cisions about the season, looking rector at CVU. “This is a huge step at what kind of postseason can be held and what sport-specific issues forward compared to last spring.” Fall sports include football, will need to be addressed before field hockey, soccer, volleyball, Sept. 8. “There are a lot of logistical decross-country, golf and bass fishtails,” Shepardson said. “We will ing. During a press conference with have questions and we will have the governor on Tuesday, Vermont to go back to the governor’s task Principals Association Executive force with some of those quesDirector Jay Nichols said all ath- tions.” letes, coaches and fans will have The important thing, Shepardto wear masks this season — with son said, was that the kids will get the exception of cross-country to play, no matter what it looks runners. like. All volleyball matches will be “It is going to help the mental held outdoors, though practicwell-being of our students,” he es can be held inside, and footsaid. “I am excited for our kids to ball will not be allowed to hold have the opportunity to participate full-contact games; practices, in an activity they love.”

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“Some requests are being denied or not even being entertained,” said Allen. “A lot of people are scared, and not without reason.” The union is pushing the Scott Administration for a statewide approach to reopening schools, with uniform safety guidelines and thresholds for when schools would have to return to fully remote learning in the case of a coronavirus outbreak, or return to fully in-person learning if case numbers flatten. “Teachers really want to be back in person,” Bisbee said. “We just want to make sure our educators are safe and the schools are doing what they need to do to make it safe.” Champlain Valley School District administrators and teachers have been meeting weekly to come to terms on working conditions during the pandemic. Bisbee calls the relationship between teachers and the district “very respectful.” She said teachers were given a short amount of time — one week — to make their decisions by last Friday. As a union leader, she advised teachers considering the work-from-home option — but who could not get to their doctors’ office to document underlying health conditions — to request working from home now, and possibly withdraw the request later. Bisbee also had a hard decision to make. She works with about 15 kids who have individualized education plans within the Swift House — a group of about 90 students and four classroom teachers. She chose to work a hybrid schedule, with part of each week teaching in the building and part

Talks on a new employment contract are expected to resume next week. This will be the first contract that incorporates a statewide teachers health insurance provision. teaching from home. The fact that she will be working some in-person shifts will mean visits with her elderly parents will be differ-

The union is pushing the Scott Administration for a statewide approach to reopening schools. ent than they have been: They will now wear masks and keep their distance. Conventional wisdom says special education is more difficult to accomplish remotely. But Bisbee found last spring, when schools closed to blunt the spread of the virus, that some students with

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Vermont could be a remote work leader By Betsy Bishop and Aly Richards When we look years ahead, how do we picture Vermont? Where are our workplaces centered, where are our homes in relation to our workplaces, and how do we see working parents in our state thriving? Vermont is in a pivotal moment. Amid the economic and emotional pain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is asking these questions and learning lessons about what community means, the necessity of innovation and how to best live and work together. It is starkly clear that our personal lives impact our work capacities. Vermont’s working parents are struggling to cobble together child care while fulfilling their professional responsibilities. And in many homes across Vermont, lack of adequate broadband connectivity is adding stress. In this moment, with our attention on these issues, we have the unique opportunity to build our state into a work-from-home capital. But we are not in this moment alone. For Vermont to lead on this issue, our government and business leaders must take swift, bold steps forward — steps that move us far ahead quickly, as other states contemplate this same opportunity. There are clear and urgent needs Vermont must meet to make leading in remote work a reality: — Affordable access to

high-quality child care for families who need it. A recently issued report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce showed that, in the states examined, losses averaged $1 billion annually in economic activity due to breakdowns in child care. Even before the pandemic, three out of five of Vermont’s youngest children didn’t have access to child care they needed. Vermont emerged as a national leader with savvy investments in a stabilization program and restart grants to help child care programs safely operate during COVID-19. But there is more to do. Building a stronger, more equitable, and sustainable child care system is a vital component of restarting our economy and is essential to the future of Vermont. Doing so is also essential to maximizing our state’s workforce potential and attracting new families to live in our state. — Consistent broadband connectivity across the state. There is a connectivity shortfall impacting 70,000 Vermont households that do not have access to federally defined broadband. COVID-19-related restrictions and closures have demonstrated that broadband access is now essential for economic development. And with so many Vermonters working from home and students of all ages engaging in online learning, reliable broadband access is an immediate emergency need. Public investments in broadband should include public and private partnerships that maximize knowledge and capitalize on existing

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Disruptive decibel levels I want to add my voice to that of Chris Morgan (“Williston absent at sound mitigation meetings” Aug. 6) Though we are two houses outside the designated sound zone, F-35s fly over our home on a regular basis. I am unable to do my telehealth work when these “sounds of freedom” are flying in our area. We have routinely recorded the sound level at 103 decibels every time a plane takes off. - Kim Butterfield Williston

Mask compliance check My last few visits to Home Depot have been rather unsettling regarding masks. I realize that prior to Aug. 1, no mandate was in effect, but most stores, especially ones such as Home Depot, which are considered essential, have been diligent

at following protocols to assure public safety. But recently, after the mask mandate was put in effect, I still noted customers walking around with no masks, and also employees walking around with a mask hanging from an ear, or tucked under their chin. I’m in health care, so I spend my working days masked and realize it is a burden, but it is a burden we all must share to be safe. I have reached out to the Health Department to help. Thanks for everyone’s consideration of this while it is still early for us in Vermont to combat a rather dangerous, contagious illness. - Stewart Cohen Williston

Endorsing Erin I am so excited to support Erin Brady for the Vermont House of Representatives. Having represented Williston in the Statehouse and later serving as Vermont’s tax commissioner, I know firsthand how Vermonters can come

together to tackle even the most serious challenges, such as Hurricane Irene. COVID threatens to be the worst crisis this state has ever faced. Luckily, Erin is precisely the type of leader we need. Erin is a fresh voice, informed by rich experience and a deep commitment to the community. After graduating from Harvard’s education school, Erin plunged into teaching social studies in Vermont, work that was recognized recently with a statewide award. In addition to tackling Vermont education issues firsthand in the classroom, she has been an important leader for four years on the Champlain Valley School District board and trains future teachers through St. Mike’s graduate education department. The structure and funding of all levels of education during and after the COVID crisis is certainly one of the biggest conundrums of our times, and Erin is uniquely qualified to craft the creative solutions we will need. And I love that although Erin will be new to Montpelier, she is no stranger to how gifted public officials can navigate even the

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August 13, 2020  •  Williston Observer  •  Page 7 wagon and walk around the neighborhood and country club and sell the strawberries,” Peggy Adams said recently, while standing in the farm market’s back office. “I’ve got 30 minutes to chat before I have to take out the pies,” she said. There’s not much time to rest on a family farm. She quickly turned to give two teenage helpers their marching orders for the day. The boys, no older than 16, towered above Peggy by at least a foot, but they hurried away to get their tasks done. After dusting off her hands and settling down in a chair, Peggy continued, “So, eventually we realized the orchard and the strawberries were more work than we expected and that’s when the barn was built.” Over the years, John continued adding to the orchard, methodically planting more and more trees until his “backyard orchard” grew into a bonafide grove of 900, with varieties including Cortland, Honeycrisp and Mcintosh. FROM A BACKYARD TO A FARM From then on, it was go time. By 1987, with the barn built and the crop bountiful, the family began letting people come pick their own apples throughout the fall. They also sold surplus produce from a neighbor’s farm. Running an orchard and store is labor intensive, and John and Peggy both had full-time jobs — John at IBM and Peggy as a special education teacher. For the month of September, the busiest time for the orchard, Peggy’s school allowed her time off to work the apple farm. It wasn’t long before that one month was no longer enough. “When the guys decided to do

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herself and help make the farm and market more sustainable. At any given time on the property, three generations of Adams family members can be seen working the register, pruning the apple trees or hauling cartons of peaches into the market. The Adams grandchildren are now mostly teenagers. When asked if any of the youngest generation plan on eventually taking the reins, Antonioli remarked that it was far too early to be making those sorts of plans.

She emphasized that none of them would be forced to work at the farm; however, at least one of the grandchildren seems to have a knack for it. “[My daughter] Taylor enjoys being here. She’s definitely her grandfather’s granddaughter. She’s a salesperson, and of all those kids, has shown the most interest in it,” said Antonioli. “If she decides she wants to join us 10 years from now, then that’s great. And if not, we’ll cross that bridge when we get there.”

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I am Karen, not ‘a Karen’ By Karen Sturtevant Special to the Observer

Once a week during the warm months I have the pleasure of mowing our lawn. Up on the red tractor, no newsfeed to distract, no dog wanting another treat — just me and my thoughts, lots of thoughts. At times my mind wanders to my third-grade teacher, Mrs. Koldeo. Other moments it’s filled with the time at a school assembly when I was asked to demonstrate the rings, those hellish hanging circles from gym class — traumatizing to say the least. The past few mows have had me thinking about current events. Yesterday’s topics in the rows of freshly cut grass: #BlackLivesMatter and #Karen. I’m a Karen, and I’m not. Social media has, in its ultimate wisdom, lumped us innocent Karens into the pot of self-centered, reactionary, white-privileged women making complaints about trivial things and getting what we want with zero regard for other people, particularly those of color. Google #Karen and be ready for some nasty results. The term “Karen” has been used to describe those who act on selfish, one-viewed beliefs, the rational rest be damned. The phrases “don’t be a Karen” and “here comes a bunch of Karens” have become familiar in our lexicon. Remember those holding up signs in the midst of the COVID pandemic demand-

ing haircuts? They were deemed “Karens.” Or the woman in Florida who was caught on cell phone video spray painting and smashing the windows of a white SUV? She had “gone all Karen.” Who could forget the incident in Central Park, when a man of color was birdwatching and politely asked a white woman to leash her dog. The woman roared back by calling the police to report her (and her dog’s) lives were being threatened. Again, the incident was captured on cell phone video and quickly went viral, as people saw yet another example of a white person calling the authorities, without basis, on a person of color. A Karen meme typically shows an ignorant, hair-sprayed-into-place blonde spewing verbal insults in order to manipulate a situation to her preferred outcome. We Karens are getting a bad rap. The name Karen was the third most popular girl’s name in 1965. This fact puts the Karen character in the wonderful era of middle age, primarily white and of middle-class status. Karen entered the English language from Danish. It is a shortened version of the name

Katherine and is a synonym for pure. I like that description much more than the one associated with racism and having self-important superiority. I was not destined to be Karen; my mother wanted Jennifer. Dad won. Just as easily as the Karen moniker has become associated with entitlement, Lisa, Kimber-

ly or Michelle could have fallen prey to this notorious association. These, too, were popular names when I was born. Any jaunt around my hometown yields sights of flags and signs touting Black Lives Matter. Of course they matter as much as Native Americans, Japanese, Latinos, Asians, the LGTBQ community and Europeans, too. Can we agree that all lives matter? We are collectively fallible human beings living our challenges, successes and dreams the best we know how. We have a capacity in our hearts to show tenderness and love beyond measure. So, why don’t we? We can be evil, dark and empty. Our potential for both honorable as well as malicious actions are limitless. If we could virtually strip away the outside, we would find the insides of flesh and soul are more

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similar than different. As for the onslaught of challenges we’re facing now, it would seem to me instead of demonizing yet another group, we can remember the words of Archbishop Desmond Tutu: “Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” I’m not going to change my name or start asking people to address me by my middle one. If anything, this negative label has offered another tired spotlight on bigotry and inequality facing us as a shared human race. The lawn looks great now — neat and tidy. The world at the moment? Not so much. We can do better. We must do better. Join with me, Karens and others, to make our earth a more peaceful, welcoming and benevolent place. Make a goal to do something tangible every day to better yourself or your part of the universe. These little actions ripple into synergistic outcomes of worth and positivity. Live by example. Be courteous and responsible, advocate for social changes that benefit all of us, Karens included. Archbishop Tutu summarized my lawn mowing thoughts well when he said, “God’s dream is that you and I and all of us will realize that we are family, that we are made for togetherness, for goodness, and for compassion.” Now, go do your part. We Karens say so!

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Ashe, Johnson commit to Global Warming Solutions Act By Guy Page Special to the Observer

Expect the Vermont Senate to fully fund the Global Warming Solutions Act when the Legislature returns in August, Senate Pro Tem Tim Ashe (D-Chittenden) said on an Energy Action Network videoconference call Aug. 5. H.688 would establish regulatory authority for the State of Vermont to enforce carbon reductions in virtually every arm of state government and its decision-making. It would also allow civil suits against the state if it fails to reach 90 percent carbon emissions reduction by 2050. The Senate declined to approve the $1 million set-up cost in June, but will restore funding when it reconvenes to set the budget for the final nine months of the 2020-21 state budget year, Ashe said. At his press conference Friday,

Gov. Phil Scott said he would only support the bill if changes were made, including removal of allowing private lawsuits against the state for not meeting carbon emissions goals. But if that change isn’t made, “I’m not in favor of it,” he said. He said he doesn’t know if Speaker of the House Mitzi Johnson would have the 100 votes needed to override his veto. On the Energy Action Network call, Ashe said the Senate’s previous unwillingness to fund H.688 was just a matter of timing. “With a level of effort of new staffing that was required, we wanted to make sure we understood better before committing the dollars,” Ashe said. “So we are going to fund it, to get the work done. It’s just we were saving it for the full year budget when we come back.” The General Fund faces a $400plus million revenue shortfall, due to the pandemic. The Education Fund is an estimated $80 million

in the hole. Unless the next federal government “recovery” package includes the $3 billion for Vermont state and local government approved in a recent U.S. House bill, lawmakers will be forced to raise taxes or cut spending, or both. Large new expenditures, there-

H.688 would establish regulatory authority for the State of Vermont to enforce carbon reductions in virtually every arm of state government and its decision-making. fore, are being viewed with skepticism by some lawmakers. But no such reluctance exists for Ashe, or for Johnson, who told the Energy Action Network: “We are going to be acting on it, absolutely, we absolutely will get it to the governor’s desk.” The only question is

whether it’s funded within H.688 itself or in the full state budget. She characterized Global Warming Solutions Act as “holding Vermonters accountable.” If Scott chooses to veto H.688, Johnson noted there were 105 supporters in the House vote in February — more than the 100 needed to override. “We’ll be looking carefully to those people who thought it was a good idea in February and will continue to think it’s a good idea in September,” she said. They’ll have to justify it if they now think otherwise, she said. Ashe also addressed other climate legislation: — Park-and-ride spaces are up 35 percent over the last two years, thanks to work done “very quietly” in the Transportation Bill. — S.220 has passed the Senate and is under review in the House. It embeds “energy and environmental instruction in the licensure

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LIBRARY NOTES The library is here for you. To get a library card, make a browsing appointment or for help with holds, porch pickup, online programs or downloading eBooks and audiobooks, please visit www. damlvt.org, email daml@damlvt. org or call 878-4918. Programs for Youth Weekly “to go” crafts Stop by the library or bookmobile and get a craft kit to take home. Available while supplies last. Summer reading challenge Participants who earned a book for registering and an ice cream voucher for completing ten hours

of reading may pick up their rewards at any bookmobile stop or on the library lawn on the following dates: Monday, Aug. 17, 4-6 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 19, 8-10 a.m. Participants should check their email for more details. Mindful moments Monday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. Maryellen Crangle guides children ages 8-14 through a short meditation via Zoom. Email programs@damlvt.org to register. Multi-age Programs Movie on the lawn Thursday, Aug. 20 at 8 p.m. (Rain date: Saturday, Aug. 22.)

Bueller? Bueller? Bring a blanket and join us and Ferris as we take the night off for an outdoor movie screening on the green behind the library. Rated PG-13, 1 hour, 43 minutes. Registration is required for each person coming to the event. Moviegoers must wear masks until they reach their designated seating area on the lawn. Dottie the bookmobile Dottie is on the road until the end of Aug. Arrange to pick up reserved library materials at any stop. Visit www.damlvt.org for the schedule and to view bookmobile menus online.

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All adult programs are held via Zoom. For a program invitation or to arrange to pick up a book for a book discussion, email programs@damlvt.org or call 8784918. Guided meditation Fridays, 12-12:30 p.m. Maryellen Crangle leads a short, guided meditation. Aug. 14 and 21.

of Color) authors. Here are just a few of the new titles we have added to the library collection. Adult Fiction “The Girl with the Louding Voice” by Abi Daré A powerful debut novel told in the unforgettable voice of a young Nigerian woman who is trapped in a life of servitude but determined to fight for her dreams and choose her own future.

Eleanor Oliphant book discussion Tuesday, Aug. 25, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Join a discussion of “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman. The book is available online on LUV Overdrive/Libby; hard copies are available at the library.

Adult Non-Fiction “Breathe: A Letter to My Sons” by Imani Perry An exploration of the terror, grace and beauty of coming of age as a black person in contemporary America and what it means to parent children in a persistently unjust world.

New perspectives book discussion Tuesday, Sept. 1 and 15, 12-1 p.m. Join an in-depth discussion of “Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom” by John O’Donohue. We will discuss chapters 1-3 on Sept. 1 and chapters 4-6 on Sept. 15 Hard copies of the book are available at the library.

Juvenile Fiction “Ohana Means Family” by Ilima Loomis; illustrated by Kenard Pak A picture book celebration of Hawaiian land and culture, featuring poetic text and gorgeous watercolor illustrations that showcase the interconnectedness of family, from the plants to the people. “Yasmin” series by Saadia Faruqi; illustrated by Hatem Aly Meet Yasmin, a Pakistani American girl, in this early chapter book series. Relatable stories keep young readers’ attention, as this curious and creative character embarks on the adventures of everyday life.

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Learn from the experts how to turn your food scraps and yard trimmings into “black gold” for your lawn and garden by signing up for the 2020 Vermont Master Composter course, offered online Sept. 11-Nov. 13 by the UVM Extension. Through weekly modules, live online Q&A sessions with instructors (archived for future viewing), quizzes and a final exam, you will learn all about backyard composting. Topics include the biology of composting, soil and decomposition ecology, site and container selection, compost “recipes,” the compost process, troubleshooting, disease control, worm composting and Vermont’s universal recycling law (Act 148). The course is sponsored by the UVM Extension’s Community Horticulture program with financial support from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. The cost is $50 for Vermonters and $150 for out-of-state residents. Register at www.go.uvm.edu/ emg, or call (802) 656-1777 for more information and for disability accommodations. Three different tracks will be offered. The first is designed for individuals interested in becoming certified as a Vermont Master Composter to teach others about composting through educational workshops and demonstrations, newspaper articles or assistance with a UVM Extension volunteer composting project. This track requires participation in one handson session on either Oct. 12 in Ludlow or Oct. 19 in St. Albans. To earn certification you must complete 10 hours of volunteer service within two years of completion of the course. To maintain active status as a certified Vermont Master Composter, you will need to provide five hours or more of community outreach every year. If you don’t have the time or interest in volunteering, the second track covers the same course materials. Volunteer hours are not required, although you may attend the hands-on session if desired. Completion of the course, including the final exam, will earn you a Vermont Certificate of Home Composting. The third track is a self-paced option with access to all course materials including the online manual and Q & A sessions but with no required assignments, quizzes or exam. Contact the UVM Extension Master Gardener program office at (802) 656-9562 or master.gardener@uvm.edu for more information.

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F-35s travel to Wisconsin for combat simulations The skies over Chittenden County will be quieter through Aug. 20 as the F-35 fighter jets stationed at the Vermont Air National Guard base at Burlington International Airport are conducting training exercises at Volk Field in Wisconsin. Pilots, aircraft and support equipment from Vermont departed for the training on Aug. 3. “The main focus … is on large force employment training with multiple platforms, targeting high-value targets in a contested environment,” said Lt. Col. Adam

Nichols of the Vermont Air National Guard. “This is a key exercise on our road to combat readiness.” The training provides combat-based scenarios to prepare the F-35 program for real world missions. “We, the Green Mountain Boys, are excited for this opportunity,” said Senior Master Sgt. Tina Deep of the Vermont National Air Guard. “This training will expand our knowledge and help us continue to grow together as a new F-35 unit.”

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Vermont and USDA agreement gives state ag biz access to new markets

Food Safety and Inspection (FSIS) program gives Vermont agriculture businesses access to new markets Governor Phil Scott today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the State of Vermont have finalized an agreement to allow certain state-inspected meat and poultry processors to ship their products

across state lines. “This addition to our meat inspection program will open up new markets outside the state, creating new opportunities for Vermont’s agricultural producers and boosting our state economy,” said Governor Scott. “The pandemic has underscored the value of regionally produced products and this program will strengthen these new supply chains while support-

ing Vermont businesses.” The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) oversees the Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) program which expands business opportunities for state-inspected meat and poultry establishments by permitting certain state-inspected plants that comply with federal inspection requirements to ship their products across state borders. “The Agency is excited to offer this program during these uncertain times as an option to our state-inspected establishments to expand their markets beyond Vermont’s borders,” said Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts. “We believe this agreement could add new businesses under state inspection, growing our economy

and providing jobs.” The approval process is comprehensive and is carefully reviewed and approved by FSIS over several weeks. The program is limited to plants located in the 27 states that have an established Meat and Poultry Inspection Program (MPI) that ensures state plant inspections follow the same guidelines as FSIS inspections for official federal establishments. Additionally, the state’s collection of regulatory samples, and the analytical methods and accreditation of its laboratories, must meet the same criteria as FSIS laboratories. Assigned state inspectors may remain as onsite inspectors, provided they have the same training and follow the same regulatory standards as FSIS-inspected plants.

The State of Vermont will recommend establishments for selection by FSIS for participation in the CIS program. FSIS will verify that the establishments comply with all federal requirements, including sanitation performance standards and developing written Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans. Ongoing FSIS oversight includes verification that each CIS establishment continues to meet all federal requirements, such as submission, approval and use of FSIS-approved labels. The CIS program was created by the 2008 Farm Bill and FSIS has since signed agreements with Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin. For more information about CIS, visit www.fsis.usda.gov/cis.

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https://tax.vermont.gov/coronavirus/municipal-grants. “Many of Vermont’s cities and towns have experienced unexpected costs this year from the COVID-19 pandemic. Local officials have taken, and continue to take, a number of steps to keep us all safe and healthy,” said Secretary of Administration Susanne Young. “We appreciate the partnership with municipal officials, the Vermont Legislature, the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, and the regional planning commissions that helped launch this program to ensure municipalities have access to resources to cover eligible costs related to their responses to the pandemic." Units of local government are defined in Act 137 as Vermont counties, Vermont cities, towns, unorganized towns and gores, unified towns and gores of Essex County, incorporated villages, fire

districts, consolidated water districts, consolidated sewer districts, and solid waste management districts. The deadline for submission of grant applications is Sept. 4, 2020. To be eligible for reimbursement, expenses must be incurred between March 1, 2020 and Dec. 30, 2020. For more information, go to https://tax.vermont.gov/coronavirus/municipal-grants, which will be updated frequently. Units of local government can contact their Regional Planning Commissions for free assistance to identify and document eligible COVID-19 expenses. For more information on the Regional Planning Commission visit https://www.vapda.org. Guidance for the Coronavirus Municipal Records Digitization Grant application, which went live on July 31, 2020, can also be found at that website.

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Audubon talk tackles racism within environmental movement By Mariah Harrod and Lauren Saylor Last week, Audubon Vermont hosted the first of a series of webinars meant to catalyze conversations on key environmental topics. The webinar, titled “Tough Conversations: Race & the Environment,” spotlighted four students from Vermont Law School who shared their stories on racism and disconnect from the environment and environmental movement. The webinar opened with an invitation for panelists to describe their personal relationship with the environment. “I don’t really have a personal relationship with the environment,” panelist Jerry Thomas responded, “partly because of the effect imperialism and colonialism have had on destroying BIPOC’s (black, indigenous and people of color) connection with nature.” Justin Kim framed this sentiment within the context of outdoor recreation. “I know many BIPOC birders and wildlife photographers that are

generally scared about going out alone. They need to have a white friend go out with them.” Arielle King echoed these statements on the separation between nonwhite people and the environment, adding that policies — such as park entry fees and unavailability of public transportation — further prevent BIPOC from developing relationships with the outdoors. The panel’s stories of exclusion from outdoor spaces were matched in repeated remarks on exclusion from the environmental movement. “Within this environmental space we need to first acknowledge and recognize environmental racism and make big green organizations and green spaces more accessible for BIPOC communities. That is first and foremost,” King said. Panelist Jameson Davis built on the importance of making environmental organizations more accessible when responding to an audience member asking the panelists how people of color might be bet-

State continues support of child care center finances The Vermont Department of Children and Families has announced a “Child Care Operational Relief Grant Program” to help stabilize the finances of child care providers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are so grateful to the child care workers and programs that have stepped up to provide critical services to children and their families throughout this crisis,” Gov. Scott said. “These grant funds will help programs recover and continue expanding the availability of early care and learning for Vermont families.” The program is made possible by $12 million in federal coronavirus relief funding. Grant applications are open through Aug. 26. Award notices are anticipated by Sept. 11. Eligible applicants include child care and afterschool programs, summer day camps, parent-child cen-

ters and agencies that serve as fiscal agents for local children’s integrated services. The state has previously provided stipends for child care centers, tuition stabilization funds and incentives for providers serving the children of essential workers. “We recognize and appreciate the critical role that child care providers play in supporting children, working families and the economy of Vermont,” said Department of Children and Families Commissioners Sean Brown. “This has been particularly true during the pandemic, and these grants will help ensure we have child care for families that need to work by assisting providers with expenses and losses incurred by COVID-19.” For more information and application materials, visit www.dcf.vermont.gov/ covid19-relief-grants.

ter drawn into the environmental movement. Davis replied, “Is your program ready for BIPOC individuals to be in that space?” He explained that many organizations have not done the work necessary to create a welcoming space for BIPOC people and their perspectives. The panelists suggest-

ed steps to remediate these institutional deficiencies. “In terms of antiracist policies, there first needs to be a recognition that there are racist policies in place,” Thomas said. “The biggest hurdle is obviously to convince policy- and decision-makers that everyone has a right to live in the environment.”

Thomas and Davis recommended hiring more people of color within environmental nonprofits and enforcement agencies, noting the need for representation within these organizations. In her closing remarks, King encouraged the audience to keep critically analyzing surrounding institutions while working to change them.

“Part of activism is finding yourself in a new space of confusion, allowing yourself to step into new conceptual terrain. When you abandon commonly held misbeliefs you might not know exactly what to do afterward, but that’s where more activism needs to be,” she said. - Audubon Vermont

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Leaders come to Catamount to celebrate conservation

Observer staff report Rep. Peter Welch joined state conservation leaders at the Catamount Community Forest last Monday to herald the enactment of the Great American Outdoors Act, which will increase funding for conservation projects through the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Last year, the Catamount Community Forest was acquired by the Town of Williston with help from the fund. The new legislation will bring in an additional $7.6 million to Vermont next year, helping to address maintenance backlogs on public lands and waters in the state Since its passage in 1965, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has provided over $140 million for Vermont parks, athletic facilities, recreational areas and other public projects, conserving more than 275,000 acres. “Passage of the Great American Outdoors Act will deliver tremendous value to current and future generations of Vermonters,” said Sens. Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders. “During this pandemic, safe recreation and outdoor exercise are more essential than ever. Vermonters will benefit from this legislation’s investments in well-maintained forests, hiking trails and public lands. It will allow Vermont to create conservation jobs, greatly expand opportunities for hiking and recreation in our beautiful state, benefit our local economy through outdoor tourism, and help us combat climate change.” In addition to the Catamount Community Forest acquisition, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has also funded a new Burlington waterfront city park, the Potato Hill Park Playground at Lincoln Community School in Lincoln and the purchase and improvement of community recreation fields at the Mad River Park in Waitsfield.

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Dozens of Vermont prisoners in Mississippi test positive Test results from last week found that 147 Vermont inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility in Tutwiler, Miss., according to the Vermont Department of Corrections. There are 219 Vermont inmates housed at the facility. The department ordered testing of all inmates at the facility; 62 tested negative and eight refused the test.

Testing was ordered after six inmates returning from facility tested positive upon arrival at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility in Rutland on July 28. The Vermont departments of health and corrections combined to complete testing of 370 inmates and 140 staff at Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport last Monday. One inmate tested positive. The positive inmate was

already in in-take quarantine when testing was conducted and has now been moved to medical isolation, according to the Department of Corrections. All staff tests were negative. An inmate at Marble Valley Regional Correctional

Chittenden County Road Work Week of Aug. 10-14 HINESBURG Work to widen Route 116 north of the intersection with Shelburne Falls and CVU Road will cause alternating one-way traffic on roads around the intersection. Traffic control be present and motorists should expect delays. INTERSTATE 89 BETWEEN EXIT 11 AND JUST NORTH OF EXIT 16 There will be overnight paving of ramps between Exit 14 and Exit 16, bridge work and guardrail work causing lane closures with traffic control present. Milton Sidewalk installation on the north side of Route 7 from Haydenberry Drive to Chrisemily Drive may cause occasional short delays, but two-way traffic will be maintained. This project should be completed by the end of August. ESSEX JUNCTION There will be road construction on South Street from the intersection with Park Street (Route 2A) to the intersection with West Street, and on West Street from the intersection with South Street and the intersection with West Street Extension. Traffic control will be present to allow one-way traffic during daytime working hours. Minor delays are expected, and this project will continue through the first week of September. RICHMOND Utility work on Bridge Street between Route 2 and the Bridge Street Bridge will shift travel lanes and cause traffic delays through mid-August. Two-way traffic will be maintained most of the time with occasional one-lane travel. Dugway Road is closed near the Huntington Gorge due to a washout last fall. The road will be closed until at least the fall, and possibly into the spring of 2021. BOLTON Culvert work on the Notch Road under Interstate 89 will reduce traffic to one lane with traffic control present between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. This project should be completed by Aug. 14. BURLINGTON Sidewalk work on Colchester Avenue from South Prospect Street to East Avenue will close shoulders on the south side to cyclists. The west- and east-bound bike lanes will be closed intermittently to allow construction vehicle access. Two-way traffic will be maintained most of the time. This work will continue through mid-August. There will be drilling activities on Shelburne Street heading south between Locust Street and Gove Court and then on Shelburne Street between Adam Court and Marion Street from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., which will reduce travel to one lane. There may also be short-term lane closures on side streets as needed. Traffic control will be present and motorists should expect delays. UNDERHILL There will be paving operations Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Route 15 between Putnam Road to Old Route 15 in Cambridge Village. Motorists should expect delays as extended lane closures are needed. There will also be sign installation and miscellaneous clean up work from N. Underhill Station Road to Cambridge.

Facility also tested positive for COVID-19 last week. That inmate was already in in-take quarantine

and is now in medical isolation, the department said.

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It is with heavy hearts that the Hunt family announce that Brian Carlyle Hunt, 66, passed away on August 2, 2020, with his wife and children by his side. Amazon account. Brian was raised in Jericho, ViewClix: This is a smart picVermont, where he spent his ture frame specifically designed childhood active in scouting, for elderly seniors that lets family youth sports, working on the members make video calls, send family farms, and exploring Verphotos and post virtual sticky mont’s outdoors. He graduated notes with messages to their loved from Mount Mansfield Union ones from their smartphone, tablet or computer. Seniors, however, High School where he was a cannot initiate video calls from standout multi-sport athlete. Britheir ViewClix. Home Wi-Fi is an graduated in 1976 from the also required. University of Vermont where he It is available in two sizes — was a proud member of the UVM 10-inch for $199 and 15-inch for Men’s Soccer team. $299. You can learn more about A coach and educator at heart, Brian enjoyed a 39-year career as a rethis product at www.ViewClix. spected physical education teacher at Malletts Bay School in Colchester. com. He brought the joy of physical activity to thousands of children while Facebook Portal: If your mom also serving as a positive role model and mentor to many. His desire was is a Facebook user, a voice-comto encourage students and athletes to reach their full potential while feelmand Facebook portal (see www. portal.facebook.com) is another ing good about themselves in the process. His work ethic was unequaled. simple way to stay connected — He set the bar high for what teaching and coaching needs to look like and home Wi-Fi is needed. should be. Brian’s inspiration and dedication to teaching and coaching Portals, which come in three was matched by his kind, caring, compassionate and gentle interaction sizes — the original 10-inch Porwith others, always with an easy smile. MBS alumni will remember Mr. tal ($179), the 8-inch Mini ($129) Hunt’s color-coordinated athletic attire, humor and his enthusiastic Paand the massive 15-and-a-halfper Shake Dance. He made MBS a special place. inch Portal Plus ($279) — are like Brian was a loving husband and proud, supportive father. Family was Echo Shows, except they connect of utmost importance to him. Precious memories were made together on through Facebook. With a Portal, soccer fields, ski trails, tennis courts, as well as camping, biking, fishing, your mom can video call your hunting and family gatherings. The Hunt family enjoyed summers at smartphone or tablet (and vice versa) using Facebook Messenger their camp on Georgia Shore. Brian’s happy place was out fishing on or WhatsApp. the lake. He would come back with an entertaining tale — always larger than the catch! He leaves memories to be cherished by his wife of 41 years, Brenda Send your senior questions Hunt. Brian also leaves behind his daughter Erica Hutchins (Ethan) of Williston, VT; his son Ryan Hunt (Elizabeth) of Jericho, VT; sisters Santo: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, di Menard of Winooski, VT, Jill Hunt of Winooski, VT, and Lori Cook Norman, OK 73070, or visit (Tom) of Florence, AZ; aunts, Gert Hunt of Jericho, VT and Celia Perge SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is of Lewes, DE; brothers-in-law James Burke (Stephanie) of Miller Place, a contributor to the NBC Today NY and Terrence Burke (Lynn) of Port Jefferson, NY; his sisters-in-law show and author of “The Savvy Maureen Burns (Michael) of Shoreham, NY; Barbara Gans of Murrells Senior” book. Inlet, SC, Patricia Przybylinski (Richard) of West Charleston, VT and Catherine Noel (James) of Columbia, MO; he is also survived by his two beloved grandchildren Emery and Emmett Hutchins of Williston, VT, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents Carlyle and Ruth Hunt, his in-laws James and Genevieve Burke, brothers-in-law Ray Menard and Gary Gans, and sisterin-law Carol Klebanoff. A drive-by celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2020, from 10:00 am-1:00 pm at Malletts Bay School, 609 Blakley Road, Colchester, Vermont. For the safety of all, we ask that you remain in your vehicle while paying respects to Brian’s family. A private burial will be held at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Jericho, Vermont. In honoring Brian’s commitment to physical activity, memorial contributions may be made to Colchester Parks and Recreation and mailed to: Colchester Parks and Recreation, Brian Hunt Memorial, 781 Blakely Road, Colchester, 319 Shunpike Road, Williston • 328-9471 Vermont 05446. We also invite you to take memories of Brian on your www.willistonselfstoragevt.com next outdoor adventure — his spirit will be great company!

Video calling solutions for tech-challenged seniors Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some simple devices that can help tech-challenged seniors with video calls? My 80-year-old mother has been isolating herself for months now in fear of the coronavirus and I haven’t been able to see her face-to-face in quite a while. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, Video chatting is a great way to stay connected and keep tabs on an elder parent when you can’t be there, but it’s even more important now during this pandemic as many isolated seniors are also suffering from chronic loneliness. To help connect you and your mom virtually, there are various products on the market that offer simple video calling for seniors who have limited ability or experience with technology. Here are four devices to consider. GrandPad: This is a top option for simple video calling, and much more. The GrandPad is an 8-inch tablet specifically designed for people ages 75 and older. It comes with a stylus, a charging cradle and 4G LTE built in, so it works anywhere within the Consumer Cellular network — home wi-fi is not required. Ready to go right out of the box, GrandPad provides a simplified menu of big icons and large text for only essential features, providing clutter-free, one-touch access to make and receive video calls,

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Recipe courtesy of Annessa Chumbley, RDN, on behalf of the Seafood Nutrition Partnership Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 4-6 2 tablespoons olive oil 4-6 salmon filets (each about 1-inch thick) sea salt, to taste 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 can quartered or chopped artichoke hearts, drained 1 cup diced cucumber 1 cup diced cherry tomatoes 1/3 cup diced red onion 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 handful fresh spinach, chopped balsamic glaze In skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sear salmon filets 4 minutes. Sprinkle tops of each salmon filet with sea salt, to taste. Flip and cook 4 minutes until barely done. Remove to serving platter. In medium bowl, make salsa by gently folding together chickpeas, artichoke hearts, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta and spinach. Sprinkle with sea salt, to taste. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and spoon salsa over each salmon filet. Refrigerate leftover salsa.

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Preserve garden produce for winter meals By Melinda Myers

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All your hard work is paying off with a bountiful harvest. Fresh produce is filling your garden, countertops, and refrigerator while the garden keeps producing more. Preserve some of your harvest to enjoy throughout the winter with some tried-and-true or updated variation of food preservation techniques. Hanging bundles of herbs to dry is a long-time practice that works. Harvest herbs in the morning just after the dew has dried off the leaves. Rinse, allow them to dry, and remove any damaged or dried leaves. Gather the dry herbs into small bundles and secure with a rubber band. Use a spring-type clothespin to hang the bundles from a clothesline or hanger in a warm, dry, airy place out of direct sunlight. A modern twist on this tradition is the space-saving Stack!t Herb Drying Rack (gardeners.com) hung from the ceiling. You will be able to dry large quantities of herbs in any narrow, out-of-theway space. Extend the life, flavor, and nutritional value of squash with proper harvesting and storage. Only store blemish- and damage-free fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of mold and decay developing during storage. Harvest zucchini when the fruit is six to eight inches long and scalloped squash when three to six inches in diameter. Store these in a plastic bag inside the vegetable crisper drawer in your refrigerator for several days. Wait to harvest winter squash when the fruit is full-sized, and

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CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICE

Under the authority of 24 V.S.A. Section 4385, the Williston Selectboard will hold the second of two public hearings to receive public comment on proposed amendments to the 2016-2024 Williston Comprehensive Plan. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 1st, 2020. It will begin at 8:00 p.m. virtually using the videoconference platform zoom. Meeting access information is available at the end of

this notice. The proposed amendments include: 1) ENERGY PLAN: Adopt an Energy Plan as an appendix to the Town Plan. The Energy Plan expands upon Chapter 11 of the existing Town Plan, provides a framework for town actions aimed at encouraging energy conservation and efficiency, and guides the development of renewable energy resources in Williston.

2) PUBLIC HEALTH: Add and amend language throughout the Town Plan to reflect the important TOWN OF WILLISTON connection between public health and good community design. Notice of Public Hearing The amendments to the 2016-2024 Proposed Town Comprehensive Williston Comprehensive Plan will Plan Amendments be under consideration for adoption Tuesday September 1, 2020 by the Selectboard following the second public hearing per 24 V.S.A. 8:00 PM Section 4385 (c). Comprehensive Virtual Hearing Access Plan amendments are effective upon Information at Bottom of Notice adoption. The above is a summary. Copies of the text of the proposed amendments are available at the Town Clerk’s Office in the Williston Town Hall, EMAILED ADVERTISEMENT 7900 Williston Road, Williston, VT. Heavy Equipment & Tools The text of the proposed amendADVERTISING INSERTION ORDER ments is also available on the Town’s Thomas Hirchak Company Website http://town.williston.vt.us FROM: Terra Keene (Public Records/Legal Notices). Simulcast Wed., Sept. 9 @ 10AM Phone: 800-634-7653 If you have any questions, please Register & Inspect from 8AM Email: Advertising2@THCAuction.com contact Town Manager Erik Wells at WeCertified are expanding! (802) 876-1168. 131 Dorset Ln., Williston, VT HVAC Technician Preview: Wed., Sept. 2 from 10AM-2PM To: MarianneWe Apfelbaum Dated at the Town of Williston, Full-Time We Welcome Welcome LPNs LPN’sand andRNs RN’s Vermont, this 7th day of August Paper: Williston Observer Full and Part Time 2020. Full and Part Time Wake Robin seeks a Maintenance person certified in TODAY’S DATE: 08/06/2020 Erik Wells, HVAC join ourcontinuing Staff. All Ourcare maintenance team utilizes NAME OF to FILE: HeavyEquip_WO Vermont’s premier retirement community seeksa Shifts Town Manager technical skills to repair maintain DATE(S) TOof RUN: 08/13/2020 avariety dedicated nursing professional withand a strong desireelectrical, to work Meeting Vermont’s premier continuing care retirement community a dedicated nursingAccess plumbing, security, and air quality throughout within a community of seniors. Wake systems Robin seeks provides high Link: https://us02web.zoom. OFfacility AD: 1/16 page (2” 5”) paced professional withSIZE a strong desire within a community of seniors. Robin the and in resident homes. Qualified candidate quality nursing careto in work ax fast residential and long-term care Wake us/j/84449489232 provides high quality nursing care in a fast paced residential and long-term care environment, while maintaining a strong sense “home”. Wake will have well rounded maintenance skillsofand must have Phone: 1-646-558-8656 EMAILED TO: Marianne@Willistonobserver.com Robin offers an opportunity to build strong relationships with environment, while maintaining a strong sense of “home”. Wake Robin offers an ID: 844 4948 9232 specific training and certification in HVAC systems, as Meeting staff and residents in a dynamic community setting. opportunity to build relationships staff and residents in a dynamic community JD Crawler Tractor, JD Hydraulic Publishes Observer with wellstrong asina Williston strong aptitude for computer-based operational If using phone hit *9 to alert host to Excavators, Westernsetting. Star Tri-Axle comment. systems. This is an opportunity to join a stable and Dump Truck, Flatbed and Dump SECTION:We Classified continue offer generous shift differentials; talented team Auction oftoindividuals dedicated to doing good Trailers, ’04 Harley Davidson We continue to offer differentials; Evenings $2.50/hour, Nightsgenerous $4.50/hour,shift and weekends $1.55 work, for great people, in a beautiful setting. SERVICES V-Rod Motorcycle, Hydraulic Wood Splitters, Hand and Power Evening’s $2.50/hour, Nights $4.50/hour, and weekends $1.55. Painting - Since 1977, Lafayette Tools AND More! Interested candidates can applya online at Wakerobin.com Painting has provided top quality Interested candidates coverresume letter and to Interested candidates please email aplease coveremail letter and to resume hr@wakerobin.com or painting services. Our experts will or email a resume with cover letter to: HR@wakerobin. hr@wakerobin.com or complete an application online at www. THOMAS HIRCHAK CO. complete an application online at www.wakerobin.com. Wake Robin is an EOE. complete your job quickly and com. Wake Robin is an equal opportunity employer. wakerobin.com. Wake Robin is an EOE. the finished work is guaranteed to THCAuction.com look great. Learn more about us at

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