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Williston Central School student Emma Rich, right, has hosted two students from China for a week during each of the last two summers. Rich hopes to visit China with other WCS students as a seventh-grader.

Far East meets Northeast Local students build relationships with Chinese counterparts

By Jason Starr Observer staff

Students in Williston are developing quite a connection to their peers in China.

For the last two years, a Williston Central School contingent has taken two weeks in April to visit cultural sights and schools in China. Recruiting for this year’s trip began with an informational meeting Wednesday at the school.

Principal Jackie Parks leads the group in her role as a trip facilitator with Burlington-based Spiral International. Students and teachers from four other middle and high schools in Vermont joined the trip last spring. Spiral International organizes trips for Vermont students to China, and Chinese students to

Vermont. Since forming about 10 years ago, roughly 3,000 Chinese students have visited New England, staying with local families, and 21 groups of American students and teachers have spent two weeks in China.

About 30 Vermonters made the trip under Parks’ guidance last April.

“It’s an exposure to a completely different way of life, yet teachers and students quickly realize that we are more alike than we are different,” Parks said.

The trip is open to students in seventh grade through 12th grade.

It incorporates classroom time in Chinese middle and high schools, visits to cultural sites and unstructured time for students to connect.

Williston Central School incoming sixth-grader Emma Rich plans to make the trip as soon as she is eligible, in the spring of 2021. She will be well prepared for the visit as she and her family have hosted two Chinese students for a week each see CHINESE page 2

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CVU’s studentathletes returned to the fields last week in preparation for the start of the fall sports season. ABOVE: Cullen Swett rises for a header at boys soccer tryouts. LEFT: The Redhawks field hockey team works on stick-handling.

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CVSD to address literacy inequities through state grant

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The Champlain Valley School District is one of four districts in Chittenden County to be awarded an equity literacy grant this school year from the Vermont Department of Education.

The grant is to be spent on projects that address inequities experienced by historically disadvantaged students. Colchester, South Burlington and Winooski also received grants, along with nine other school districts across the state. In total, $200,000 was distributed by the state.

The first goal at CVSD will be developing an understanding of inequity, then advancing to sustainable action and a culture of equity.

Teams of educators will attend diversity training sessions and bring information back to inform trainings in schools.

The four Chittenden County districts plan to develop a common set of goals and measurements for the project.

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of the last two summers. This year, Rich began studying the Chinese language of Mandarin with a tutor at the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library.

“We look forward to it every summer,” Rich’s mother, Amber, said about hosting the Chinese students. “It’s been a great experience for us.”

The Chinese exchange students came from an urban area in China, so the family guided them through classic Vermont outdoor activities like hiking and paddling.

Emma has maintained connections with her Chinese counterparts online and hopes to visit them in China when she makes the trip as a seventh-grader.

Teachers who are interested in the April trip are asked to propose ways they will incorporate what is learned in China into lessons back in Vermont.

For Parks, the biggest takeaway has been the appreciation Chinese students have for their history and culture. She has worked to instill that into Williston students over the past two years.

“How do we, as a melting pot country, still have that pride in our culture that they seem to have, that gives them a deep sense of identity?” she asks. “Our historical events probably should be celebrated more and passed on to our kids.”

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New director takes helm at Waldorf school

New faculty at Williston Schools for the 2019/2020 school year

The Lake Champlain Waldorf School in Shelburne revamped its administrative structure for this school year and hired Jas Darland of Atlanta to its newly created “Head of School” position.

Darland, who founded and managed at Waldorf school in Atlanta, will oversee all aspects of the preK-12 school’s operations and strategic planning. Darland has a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University.

The independent, non-profit school has two campuses in Shelburne, one for preK through eighth grade and another for high school.

Its focus is on integrating academics with the arts.

“What excites me most about joining Lake Champlain Waldorf School is that the teachers are asking, ‘How has the nature of childhood changed in the past 100 years?

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Darland said in a press release. “ Br i ng i ng t h e Cyber Civics curriculum, which teaches students how to navigate

the digital world, is so valuable. It takes courage to change, and this school is taking the time to do it right.”

“We are deeply grateful to have Jas joining our team,” said Travis Elliott, president of the school’s

board of directors. “(She) has proven her ability to hold the vision and management of a school, and she communicates with honesty, clarity and warmth. This is what our teachers, families and students need at this time.”

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NONPROFIT NEWS

Helping imprisoned parents bond through books More than 2.7 million children in the U.S. have an incarcerated parent.

Having a parent in prison increases the likelihood that a child is living in poverty and experiencing other forms of trauma. These children are at high risk of growing up with low literacy skills, one of the strongest indicators of a child’s future success in school and beyond.

Being separated from a parent can also put significant stress on a child, making it difficult for them

to perform in school. The Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) helps incarcerated parents and their children maintain strong relationships during separation, bond over books and stories, and gives these children the resources they need to become strong readers and writers and succeed in school and life.

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At the conclusion of each seminar, inmates choose new, hiqh-quality children’s books for their kids, grandkids or nieces and nephews, write personal notes in them, and CLiF volunteers mail the books to the kids.

Many children who may not otherwise have books at home have accrued personal libraries from the CLiF books their parents send to them. Some parents have reported that their kids have learned to read using CLiF books. CLiF’s Children of Prison Inmates program also allows inmates to record themselves reading books and mail the recordings home, so kids can read along with their parents and feel more connected to them. Additionally, the CLiF program also sponsors family events at partnering prisons, where kids and parents gather for professional storytelling sessions and choose new books to enjoy together.

These special events are a way for families to come together and enjoy a fun, educational experience while emphasizing the power of

stories and literacy. Children and parents can then choose books together from a wide selection to meet their interests.

A recent CLiF survey reported that 91 percent of responding inmates felt the Children of Prison Inmates program helped their children become more interested in books and reading, and 98 percent reported that the program helped strengthen the connection between them and their children.

One incarcerated father wrote about sending books home to this daughter bridging the gap between them and giving them something over which to connect.

“CLiF helped play an instrument[al] part in me rebuilding my relationship and trust with (my daughter), and for that I will forever be in their debt,” he wrote.

CLiF’s Children of Prison Inmates program currently serves the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington, the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility in Rutland, the Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility in Berlin, N.H., the New Hampshire State Prison for Men in Concord, N.H. and the New Hampshire Correctional Facility

for Women in Concord, N.H. The Children of Prison Inmates program is one of several literacy programs CLiF provides. All of CLiF’s programs include free professional storytelling and new children’s books, as well as additional litracy support.

Based in Waterbury Center, CLiF serves children and families in communities throughout Vermont and New Hampshire.

Since 1998, CLiF has served more than 250,000 children in more than 400 communities and given away nearly $7 million in new children’s books. CLiF’s mission is to inspire a love of reading and writing among low-income, at-risk and rural kids (up to age 12) in New Hampshire and Vermont. Learn more at www.clifonline.org or call (802) 244-0944.

Nonprofit News is a weekly series highlighting the work of nonprofit organizations in Williston and throughout Chittenden County.

This story was provided by The Children’s Literacy Foundation.

Nonprofits seeking to tell their story in this space, please email editor@willistonobserver.com or call Jason at (802) 872-9000 ext. 117.

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NONPROFIT NEWS

Red Cross welcomes new board members The American Red Cross of New Hampshire & Vermont recently announced new members to its board of directors, beginning three-year terms. l Bryan A Mjaanes, vice president of information technology for Vermont Mutual Insurance Group. Mjaanes has been involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, American Cancer Society and Feed my Starving Children. He lives in Williston. l Eric Gagnon, assistant Dean for facilities administration and planning in the Larner College of Medicine’s dean’s office at the University of Vermont. Gagnon has held a variety of financial and administration positions in the college for the past 18 years. He is also a colonel in the Vermont Army National Guard. He lives in Shelburne. l Kate McInnis, organizational development manager at Marathon Health. McInnis is a recent Vermont Rising Star Top 40 under 40 recipient.

She volunteers with the United Way of Northwest Vermont, Burlington Parks and Recreation,

Chase Away Canine Cancer 5K and Burlington Sunrise Rotary. She lives in Burlington. l David DeLuca, vice president of claims for Vermont Mutual Insurance Group. His previous volunteer experience is with Habitat for Humanity and the Boys and Girls Clubs. l Christa Corzatt, vice president of human resources for Fidelity Investments. Corzatt lives in New Hampshire. l Emily Manire, executive director of Nashua Center, an organization serving children and adults with developmental disabilities and delays or with a traumatic brain injury. Manire lives in New Hampshire.

These new members join the current board of the Red Cross, which includes: Jeanne Albertson, Emile Anderson, Roxanne Benzel, Jessica Chambers, Daniel Gray, Stephan Hamilton, Doug Indelicato, Mark Lambert, James LaMontagne, Michael Lash, Caroline Leonard, Michael MacConnell, Christine Nickola, Adam Paprocki, Christopher Rice, Randy Roy, Patrick Santoso, Greg Soden, Timothy Stickney, Allison Trepaney and Justin Vartanian.

Urgent call for blood donations With many regular donors delaying giving to take final summer vacations and prepare for school to start, the American Red Cross has an emergency need for blood and platelet donations to help end a summer blood shortage.

While thousands of donors have rolled up a sleeve this summer, blood and platelet donations aren’t keeping pace with patient needs. More donations are urgently needed to replenish the blood supply and be prepared for patient emergencies.

All blood types are needed. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

Equity in education coalition seeks members The Vermont Coalition for Ethnic and Social Equity in Schools (VCESES) is currently accepting applications to fill 11 of the 20 seats on its Ethnic and Social Equity Standards Advisory Working Group.

The group brings together people from different ethnic and social backgrounds, state government agencies and the education community to help tackle bias, discrimination and inequity in Vermont schools.

The goal is to help schools better support the needs of students — prekindergarten through grade 12 — who are underrepresented and/or marginalized.

Expertise in education policy is not necessary for the 11 at-large seats on the working group. The additional nine seats will be composed of education professionals and government officials.

VCESES is looking to appoint eight adults, two high school-aged kids and a Vermont-based faculty level professional with expertise in ethnic studies. The seats carry three-year terms. Stipends and mileage reimbursements are available.

VCESES is a statewide coalition that includes people from various racial and ethnic groups, as well as anti-poverty and disability rights advocates and LGBTQIA advocates.

“This historic and community-driven effort is an important step forward in creating an education system where all Vermont’s students know their backgrounds and their experiences are valued and reflected in what they are being asked to learn,” a press release about the working group states. “It is but one tool that will help prepare Vermont youth to become global citizens, rooted in principles of equity.”

Visit www.ethnicstudiesvt.org, email vtethnicstudies@gmail.com or call 1-800-819-0859 to apply.

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There may be a silver lining to the Legislature’s failure last session to reach agreement on raising Vermont’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. New research highlights the benefits of a higher minimum wage, questions the putative negative effects and strengthens the case for Vermont to act sooner rather than later.

A recent story in the Washington Post summarized much of the new research. It cites a study in the Quarterly Journal of Economics that challenges the conventional wisdom that going to $15 an hour will hurt the people it is designed to help by destroying low-wage jobs.

That study was complemented by another from the University of California, which looked at low-wage areas within states and found no adverse effects on employment.

The studies examined state-level changes, including states that have adopted $15-an-hour minimum-wage laws.

A recent report at the federal level from the Congressional Budget Office analyzed the effects of a $15-an-hour federal minimum wage, proposed to be phased in by 2025. Although the overall benefits were positive, the Congressional Budget Office said that the increase

During the last legislative session, momentum appeared to shift toward the proponents of delay ... until the second half of the next decade. That’s too long to wait for people who are working hard and still can’t support their families.

would cause the loss of more than a million jobs. However, that prediction has been challenged by economists who say the CBO did not take the new research into account.

Consumer spending increases when minimum wage workers have more money in their pockets, which gives the economy a boost. Beyond the economic benefits, raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour has broader social benefits, too. Raising the minimum wage — and the Earned Income Tax Credit — has been shown to reduce recidivism and poverty, and it contributes to increased productivity among workers.

In Vermont, the question around a $15 minimum wage is when, not if. During the last legislative ses-

sion, momentum appeared to shift toward the proponents of delay — those who seem to agree that Vermonters deserve a $15 minimum wage, but not until the second half of the next decade.

That’s too long to wait for people who are working hard and still can’t support their families.

Fortunately, advocates for quicker action can go into the 2020 session armed with research showing that Vermont — along with low-wage Vermonters — will be better off when everybody can earn at least $15 an hour.

Jack Hoffman is senior policy analyst at Public Assets Institute, online at www.publicassets.org.

August 22, 2019 • Williston Observer • Page 7

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New trade deal will benefit New England economy provements in the USMCA. The en hancements include America’s governors and Canada’s prebetter intellectual miers work closely together to advance property protection shared priorities and address issues of to help innovators concern. Over the last two years, we have bring inventions to watched closely as our federal governments life and spinoff new negotiated a new trade agreement that has a private sector busivery large impact on our economies.

Now, after these negotiations concluded Gov. Phil Scott nesses and jobs; fair trade standards and a new, and better, trade agreement — known as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada for our farmers; higher environmental stanAgreement (USMCA) — was put forward, dards; and better infrastructure to transport we are still waiting for the agreement to be goods and people through the region and bereviewed, and ratified, by the U.S Congress. yond. Most importantly, it will create more, Every day that passes before the agreement and better paying, jobs in industries ready to is ratified is another day employers, workers grow when this agreement is ratified.

That’s why many of the companies who and families are not benefiting from the new opportunities it makes possible and the call Vermont and New Hampshire home for all or part of their operations have voiced higher standards it sets.

New England, for example, is where tradi- public support for USMCA. From prominent tional economic drivers like manufacturing, companies like Revision Military and Genagriculture and recreation intersect with eral Electric to the Biotechnology Industry high-tech innovation in sectors like health- Organization whose New England-based care, aerospace, information technology, member companies number in the hundreds. financial services, defense and education. It’s also why many of our local small business All these sectors will benefit from the im- owners and farmers support it as well. The

By Vt. Gov. Phil Scott and N.H. Gov. Chris Sununu

fact is, the USMCA is a significant improvement for both employers, workers and the environment when compared to the North A me r ica n Fre e Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Gov. Chris Sununu New Englanders build, buy and partner with Canada in an extraordinary number of ways. The strength of our trading relationship with Canada supports more than 556,000 jobs. We export approximately $17.4 billion worth of goods and services.

We cross each other’s borders for travel and leisure, adding nearly $20 billion into the U.S. economy every year.

The USMCA will expand these benefits, allowing for higher labor and environmental standards, which will benefit all Americans.

It brings a much needed 21st-century update to our economic trade.

Congress should not politicize its ratification. This is a time for all members — Republicans and Democrats — to put economic,

New Englanders build, buy and partner with Canada in an extraordinary number of ways. The strength of our trading relationship with Canada supports more than 556,000 jobs.

social and environmental progress ahead of partisan politics.

On behalf of the residents of our states, we look forward to strengthening our partnerships with Canada under the new agreement and we urge Congress to give it prompt consideration and move swiftly forward with ratification.

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WILLISTON: BUSINESS HUB OF VERMONT

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Wood carver seeks robotic automation in business pitch event at VTC

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The entrepreneurs had a wide range of experience levels and varied business ideas. But they displayed an equal amount of passion and optimism as they competed for votes in a business pitch competition Tuesday at Vermont Technical College’s Williston campus.

An 18-year-old looking to expand a brand he started as a student at Essex High School; a 27-year-old former Vermont high school baseball star about to open an indoor train-

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Barre Pinske makes a business pitch to potential lenders at an event Tuesday at Vermont Technical College’s Williston campus.

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ing facility; a seasoned wooden bear carver attempting to automate production with a robot; and health care professionals looking to better meet the needs of low-income and disabled Vermonters — they all took a turn at impressing a panel of judges and about 40 spectators in a conference room at the college. On the line was a suite of business services valued at $5,000, including printing services, accounting, social media marketing and business analysis sessions.

The event was sponsored by Lendio of Northern Vermont, the local franchise of a national online marketplace for business loans that recently relocated from an office in Williston to South Burlington. Judges included bankers and business advisors.

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winning pitch.

Anyone who has driven Route 100 from Waterbury to Stowe has likely noticed the shop of Barre Pinske, who won the pitch-off.

If you see an extended family of wooden bears of various sizes on the lawn near the road, you have come to the right place.

Pinske’s pitch was focused on automating and speeding bear production to meet demand. He has identified a robot company that can

provide a unit to reliably and tirelessly cut fur markings into the bears.

“I can program the robot to do the work exactly as I would,” Pinske said, adding that he currently has more work than he can handle.

The robot costs about $30,000.

“Finding someone to fur bears all day, 40 hours a week, is a thing of the past, and robots are here just in time to solve the problem,” Pinske said. “It’s a very physical job …

The robot is much less expensive than an employee, and they are more reliable.”

Pinske not only won the suite of

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business services at the event, he also found an audience of several different bankers and lenders, many of whom were on the judges’ panel.

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A foundation for new business survival

About half of young adult job seekers are likely to start their own businesses, and 70 percent value the freedom of being their own bosses more than the job security of working for someone else, according to research sponsored by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).

The poll was focused on people who graduated from college in the past two years or will graduate in the next 12 months and are currently looking for employment.

“The generation currently entering the labor market is looking beyond the traditional approach of rising through the ranks in a well-defined career path,” said Gregory Anton, chairman of the AICPA’s National CPA Financial Literacy Commission. “Developments in technology and the internet have made it easier than ever to start a business.

However, they have not necessarily made it easier to succeed.”

According to the Small Business Administration, roughly 80 percent of new businesses survive the first year. However, the success rate of small businesses begins to fall sharply as time goes on. Only about half survive past the five-year mark, and beyond that, only about one in three get to the 10-year mark.

“I don’t know of anyone who sets out to start a business that closes in three years. But the reality is, the first few years are almost always the hardest,” said Teresa Mason, member of the AICPA Executive Committee. “That means every financial decision needs to be well thought out, with a clear eye to the future.”

The AICPA’s Financial Literacy Commission shares these tips to help to set yourself up for business ownership success:

AICPA’s National CPA Financial Literacy Commission ASK YOURSELF THE TOUGH QUESTIONS “Being your own boss means looking only to yourself for the income you’ll need to meet your obligations and save for your goals. This means asking yourself some tough questions.

Do you have enough set aside to cover your expenses during a potentially slow start-up period that new businesses often face? Do you have a ‘Plan B’ in the event that your expectations aren’t realized within a reasonable time frame? Address these scenarios proactively and have a plan in place.”

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The American Institute of CPAs offers free tools for startups at www.cpapowered.org.

START WITH A SOLID FINANCIAL FOUNDATION “The stronger a financial foundation you build early in your career, the more options you’ll have in the future. Paying off your stu-

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— Michael Eisenberg, member of the AICPA National CPA Financial Literacy Commission KEEP FINANCES ORGANIZED AND BUILD AN EMERGENCY FUND “Maintain a bill-paying checking account where all your fixed monthly bills with a due date and a consistent amount are paid.

Make sure that account always has at least two months’ worth of bill payment money in it, ideally 3-plus, and set up as many bills as you can for auto-pay on their due date. This not only helps eliminate late fees, but it’s an easier way to quickly see how much is left over to reinvest in your business. It can be tempting when you get a big check to take care of that month’s bills then spend the rest on wants, but until you can consistently keep 3-plus months of expenses in that account, you have to resist the wants. This will give your business the chance it needs.”

— Kelley Long, member of AICPA Consumer Financial Education Advocates TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FREE TOOLS AND RESOURCES The AICPA’s website (www.cpapowered. org) provides free tools designed to help small businesses grow. Experienced CPAs share insight on a range of topics such as the risks involved in starting a business and how to acquire financing. And to help those who don’t know where to begin, there is a small business checklist.

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To sell or not to sell on Amazon — that is the question The Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies and Burton will join forces to address some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing retailers today. The event, titled Amazon E-Commerce: Friend, Foe, or Frenemy?, will be held on Thursday, Aug. 29 from 4-6:30pm at Burton Snowboards’ Area 13 in Burlington.

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Employers continue to create jobs The unemployment rate in Ver-

mont held at 2.1 percent in July, matching the rate for June, according to the Vermont Department of Labor.

Analysis from the Public Assets Institute showed employers added 600 jobs in July and that the private sector has created 3,000 new jobs so far this year, showing growth for the last four straight months.

Vt. Chamber names ‘Above and Beyond’ awardees The Vermont Chamber of Commerce has announced nine recipients for its “Above and Beyond” awards, given to individuals who have gone beyond their job descriptions to contribute to Vermont’s economy.

Awardees will be recognized during the Vermont Chamber’s Citizen of the Year and Above and Beyond awards dinner Nov. 19.

The 2019 Above and Beyond Award recipients are:

• Steve Bryant, Dorset Inn • Steve Costello, Green Mountain Power • Mark Delaney, Smugglers’ Notch Resort • Leslie Griffiths, GlobalFoundries • Julie Holcomb, Vermont Employment Agency • Sherre Ross, Liquid Measurement Systems, Inc. • David Wulfson, Vermont Rail System • Maureen Hebert, Vermont Technical College • Sheena Daniell, Rutland Regional Medical Center • Amanda Benway, AeroPar ts Plus Inc.

Hergenrother hires new marketing director Caitlin Frauton was recently hired as the director of marketing for South Burlington-based Adam Hergenrother Companies, which includes BlackRock Construction and KW Vermont.

Frauton, a resident of Waterbury,

Texas, to have its satellite technology aboard a space flight in 2020.

The agreement will allow Benchmark to test its satellite propulsion system and maneuverability in orbit.

“Collision avoidance and controlled end-of-life de-orbit capabilities are a popular discussion topic within the space industry as we expect tens of thousands of new satellites to be orbiting our planet over the next decade,” Benchmark CEO Ryan McDevitt said.

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S. Burlington company secures space flight Benchmark Space Systems of South Burlington has signed on with Firefly Aerospace of Austin,

LaunchVT plans midstage support network for entrepreneurs LaunchVT, an early stage business accelerator, has been awarded $10,000 under the ThinkVermont Innovation Grant Program to develop a mid-stage support system for startup companies.

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The network will connect entrepreneurs through in-person and online networking events and strategic support with a goal of helping businesses move from mid-stage to growth-stage.

“LaunchVT is continuing to provide start-ups with the training and technical assistance they need to go from start-up to scale-up,” said Nick Grimley, director of entrepreneurship and tech commercialization at the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development.

C2 promotes senior engineer

C2 (Competitive Computing), a technology consulting firm in Colchester, has promoted Rajee George to senior software engineer. George joined C2 in 2010. He was promoted from a software engineer position.

Rhino supports English learners on site Rhino Foods of Burlington has partnered with the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development on a workforce development program aimed at new Americans.

A $9,600 Vermont Training Program grant will fund on-site English reading and writing instruction to Rhino employees through Vermont Adult Learning.

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The SBIR Road Tour is a national outreach effort connecting entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies with Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)

Nine Federally Qualified Health Centers in Vermont were recently awarded $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to further expand access to substance use disorder and mental health services.

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Pillsbury Senior Communities gets new leadership Pillsbury Senior Communities of South Burlington has named Patrice Thabault executive director and Mark Stickney permanent receiver.

Thabault was most recently franchise owner of Home Instead Senior Care in Shelburne. Stickney becomes the permanent receiver of Pillsbury properties — Allenwood, Harborview and Pillsbury Manor South in South Burlington and Homestead in St. Albans.

“I am fortunate to inherit a financially stabilized situation that allows the management team to focus on the future development of the communities,” Stickney said.

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Rhino Human Resource Manager Lorri Miller added: “These classes will allow our employees to move up in their careers, as well as helping them in the community.”

Rhino Foods has also recently implemented an employee exchange program as a solution to avoid seasonal layoffs. The program is an exchange of employees between companies with opposing business cycles and has benefitted manufacturers like Lake Champlain Chocolates and Autumn Harp.

“We appreciate the federal government’s recognition of the critical role community health centers play in addressing the opioid crisis in Vermont and nationwide,” said Georgia Maheras of the Bi-State Primary Care Association.

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Vermont bear hunt starts Sept. 1

Atlantic Salmon return to Lake Champlain Basin Scientists and anglers are celebrating the spotting in July of naturally reproduced Atlantic salmon in the Lake Champlain Basin. The discovery, in the North Branch of the Boquet River in New York, is an encouraging milestone for salmon restoration work that has gone on in the basin since the 1970s.

The first natural salmon reproduction in the basin was confirmed in 2016 in the Winooski River after a long absence. Atlantic salmon were once abundant in local waters, but were gone by the mid-1800s, victims of dams that blocked access to spawning areas, habitat destruction and other human pressures.

Salmon’s history and recovery will be the subject of a Salmon Festival in Richmond on Oct. 5. The day-long celebration will include talks on salmon restoration and conservation, salmon-themed videos, a guided paddle on the Winooski River, a stocking of fall fingerling salmon and fly-casting lessons.

Several organizations, including the Lake Champlain Basin Program and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife department, have worked on salmon restoration in the basin. Visit www.lcbp.org/salmon for more information.

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Visit www.vtfishandwildlife.com for the ‘2019 Black Bear Hunting Season Guide.’

Vermont’s early bear hunting season starts Sept. 1 and continues through Nov. 14. Late bear hunting season runs Nov. 16-24.

A hunter may only take one bear during the year.

Hunters are required to report bears taken within 48 hours to the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife. The hunter must also collect and submit a pre-molar tooth from the bear at the time the bear is reported. The tooth provides important data on the age, structure and size of the bear population.

“Bears will be feeding along power lines and in forest openings and old fields where berries and apples can be found, as well as in forested beech and oak stands,” said Vermont’s bear biologist, Forrest Hammond. “They also are likely to be feeding on standing corn.”

Vermont’s bear hunting seasons help in managing the state’s population, which has grown in recent years.

“Fifty years ago, Vermont had less than 1,500 bears, and they were found mostly in the mountains and northeastern quarter of the state,” Hammond said.

“Although we have successfully increased bear numbers to about 5,000, the human population has also risen, resulting in more encounters between humans and bears. Carefully regulated hunting helps control the growth of the black bear population and allows for their sustainable use, while decreasing interactions with humans.”

A 2019 Black Bear Hunting Season Guide is available on the Vermont Fish & Wildlife website (www.vtfishandwildlife.com).

WILLISTON Motorists should be aware of workers on Route 2 between Boxwood Lane and the North Williston Road/Oak Hill Road intersection, causing minimal impact on travel.

Motorists should be aware of work on the side of Route 2A at the James Brown Drive intersection that will detour pedestrians, but not impact motorists.

SOUTH BURLINGTON Work begins next week on the intersection project on Route 116 with Tilley Drive and Old Farm Road and will last until mid-November. Occasional lane reductions are expected, causing traffic delays.

Traffic control will be present.

ESSEX Night-time paving of the intersection of Kellogg Road and Susie Wilson Road will occur Aug. 1923, causing lane closures and traffic delays.

ESSEX/JERICHO/RICHMOND Next week there will be shoulder clean up and ditch work on Route 117 from where the state highway begins in Essex to the intersection with Route 2 in Richmond. Traffic light installation at the Route 289 off ramp will cause lane closures

and traffic delays. The projected completion date is Oct. 11.

ESSEX JUNCTION TO UNDERHILL Work to repave Route 15 between the Essex Junction Village/ Town line to Nor th Underhill Station Road in Underhill includes shoulder and ditch work between Saxon Hill Road and the Essex Junction/Essex Town line.

Traffic control will be present allowing for one lane alternating travel. Motorists should plan for extended delays during peak hours, most mornings and late afternoons.

INTERSTATE 89 BETWEEN EXITS 10 AND 11 Night-time work continues with paving at Exit 10 ramps and on the northbound lanes and proceeding north. Motorists should be aware of other work being performed in that area and expect minimal traffic delays. This project will be completed by Sept. 27.

INTERSTATE 89 BETWEEN EXITS 16 AND 17 Work on the Colchester I-89 bridges project will reduce travel to one lane in the non-peak hours facilitated by crossover traffic patterns. The interstate will be

reduced to one lane in each direction Wednesday through Friday between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Delays are expected.

BURLINGTON Pine Street is reduced to one lane southbound only between Flynn and Home avenues for paving through August. Traffic is detoured.

Work to upgrade St. Paul Street has closed it to all traffic between Main and King streets and King and Maple streets through August.

It is open to pedestrians, and all businesses remain open.

COLCHESTER Motorists should be aware of bike path installation on West Lakeshore Drive between Prim and Church roads. Two-way traffic will be maintained with occasional single lane travel. This project should be completed by Sept. 1.

Bay Road may be reduced to one lane south of the Interstate 89 bridge for work on the interstate.

Traffic control will be present.

Road construction on Hercules Drive east of Route 7 will result in one lane travel and traffic delays through Aug. 30.

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SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE — Parents aren’t the only ones affected by domestic violence.

Children’s lives are also uprooted when a parent flees. One way to help the children feel a sense of normalcy is by helping them prepare for school. The best way to contribute is to donate the supplies they need to do the best they can in their education.

For example, backpacks, markers, crayons, spiral notebooks, etc. If you are able to help, call (802) 658-3131 or email steps@ stepsvt.org.

A DRIVING NEED — Spectrum Youth & Family Services has a number of young people who are interested in learning to drive. Having a driver’s license will also help these youngsters expand their employment and housing opportunities. Spectrum is looking for volunteers with driver training experience to teach these folks to drive. A vehicle is available for use for training and for the youth to use to take their driving test.

Background check required.

Contact Stephanie Ball at 8647423, Ext. 321 or email sball@ spectrumcvt.org.

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New Burlington Waterfront festival celebrates Vermont beverages Drink Vermont, a new summer festival on the Burlington Waterfront, is slated for Saturday, Aug. 24. It is billed as a celebration of Vermont-made beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

Attendees can explore a wide variety of beverage offerings, including iced teas, coffees, sodas, juices, shakes, smoothies and Kombucha, as well as Vermont craft beer, cider, wine and cocktails. A variety of local food trucks, plus food and merchandise vendors will also be on hand.

Live music in Waterfront Park will feature the band Future Generations, followed by John Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers.

Fifteen alcoholic drink sampling tickets are included with admission, plus other free samples of non-alcoholic drinks, lawn games, live art and more. Sessions are 12-4 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. Age 21+ only.

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responsible adult mentors who can spend an hour or so a week enjoying mutually enjoyable activities in the local community.

A day at the beach, an evening at a Lake Monsters Game, a bike ride, a craft project … all can mean so much when shared with a caring adult. Contact Stephanie Ball at 864-7423, Ext. 321 or email sball@spectrumvt.org.

AND JUSTICE FOR ALL — The Burlington Community Justice Center invites volunteers to help address the impact of crime from the perspective of a responsible party and the victim.

Volunteers spend about two hours a week exploring the harm done to individuals and helping the responsible party to make amends.

References and background check required. Orientation and training provided. Contact Rachel Jolly at 865-7185 or email rjolly@burlingtonvt.gov.

URGENT NEED FOR DR I V ERS — Ver mont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired has an urgent need for volunteer drivers to transport blind and visually impaired people to where they need to go. Drivers volunteer on an as-needed basis and receive mileage reimbursement

for the use of their cars. Background, license and insurance check required. Contact Vicki Vest at 639-5861, Ext. 243, or email vvest@vabvi.org.

ANNIVERSARY EVENTS – ReStore is looking for a business, community group or faith organization that can provide 7-15 volunteers during anniversary events on Saturday, Sept.

7 in Williston and Saturday, Sept. 21 in Milton. Volunteers can help with carry-outs, do-

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ZOE’S RACE – The Howard Center is looking for volunteers to help at Zoe’s Race on Aug. 25. The race raises funds to help local families create accessible homes for children with special needs. Please visit www.howardcenter.org/zoes-race-2019 for more information and to sign up.

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POLICE BLOTTER — Williston Police Department — AUG. 10, JAMES BROWN DRIVE Officers received a report of a male located inside a business storage lot from an employee monitoring the cameras. Officers responded to the scene and attempted to apprehend the male as he was driving from the scene. He fled from officers who were on foot, and led troopers on a short chase before being apprehended.

AUG. 10, MAPLE TREE PLACE Officers conducting traffic enforcement observed a vehicle traveling with what they believed to be a counterfeit inspection sticker.

Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop and observed multiple motor vehicle violations, including the operator having a suspended driver’s license. The vehicle was towed and multiple tickets were issued to the operator.

AUG. 11, ESSEX ROAD Officers on patrol observed a vehicle that was operating erratically and unable to maintain its lane. Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop and observed that the operator was showing signs of impairment. Officers conducted standardized field sobriety tests, and the male was taken into custody for DUI.

Officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle motor vehicle crash with possible injuries. Officers investigated the crash, and an occupant of one of the vehicles was transported to the hospital by Williston Rescue as a precaution.

AUG. 12, PORTERWOOD DRIVE Officers assisted the Williston Fire Department with a report of a fire in a gas oven. Occupants of the house had been safely evacuated, the gas safely shut off and the fire contained within the oven. Williston Fire Department was able to successfully extinguish the fire.

AUG. 14, WILLISTON ROAD Officers assisted a motorist with a broken down motorcycle on Williston Road.

AUG. 15, CORNERSTONE DRIVE Officers responded to a report of a female being disorderly and yelling at patrons of the Williston Food Shelf. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the female and stood by until she was able to get a ride from the scene.

Police plan ‘aggressive’ DUI enforcement for Labor Day As of Aug. 5, there have been 13 fatal crashes on Vermont’s roadways in 2019 that have caused 14 people to lose their lives, according to the Vermont State Highway Safety Office.

Half of the 14 fatalities involved an impaired driver.

That is why the Vermont State Highway Safety Off ice is partnering with local police on a “high visibility” enforcement campaign this Labor Day Weekend called “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.”

The campaign will run through Sept. 2. Law en-

forcement personnel will be out on Vermont’s interstates, secondary roads and back roads aggressively enforcing Vermont’s impaired driving, speeding, seatbelt and distracted driving laws.

The goal is to see that no one loses their life while t ravelling on Ver mont roads.

Here are steps you can take to avoid driving impaired and causing a tragedy: l Plan ahead and know how you will safely get home before you go out. l If you do pla n t o

drink, designate a sober driver ahead of time. Then make sure that person does their job and stays sober. l If you do become impaired, do not drive. Call for a taxi or ride service, call a sober friend or family member or use public transportation. l If someone you know becomes impaired, do not let them drive. Take their keys, take them home or help them arrange a safe way home. l If you see an impaired driver on the road, call the police. Your actions could save a life.

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Recreation & Parks

The Williston Recreation and Parks Department offices are located at the Town Hall Annex Building at 7878 Williston Road.

Call 876-1160 or email recreation@ willistonvt.org for program registration or information, or visit www.willistonrec.org.

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KINDERGARTEN SOCCER This child/parent program is designed to teach the fundamentals of the game. Youngsters will be

The Fall/Winter Program Guide came out in last week’s edition of the Observer. Guides are also available at the rec department offices, at Town Hall, the Library and the schools. Registration for programs is now open online at www.willistonrec.org.

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provided with the opportunity to learn, practice and develop their individual skills. Each Saturday will consist of a 10-minute warmup and 20-minute practice and end with a scrimmage. Parents are required to help out with their child and the scrimmages. Instructors: rec staff.

Coed, Saturdays, Sept. 14-Oct. 19, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $40 REC YOUTH SOCCER Fall youth soccer registration is now open. Note: New this year, early bird pricing — $10 off if registered by Sept. 1. Volunteer coaches are needed. Be sure to sign up to coach when you register your child.

FIRST/SECOND-GRADE SOCCER — COED

This league provides the opportunity for youngsters to learn the game, improve their skills and enjoy playing. The program meets twice a week for one hour each time with one practice and one game per week. Parents and volunteers are needed to coach teams. Sign up to coach when registering your child. September-October, practice, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Games are on Saturdays. $50.

THIRD/FOURTH-GRADE SOCCER There are separate boys and girls leagues offered, if numbers allow. The leagues meet twice a week for one hour each time with one practice and one game per week. There might also be the

opportunity to play other area rec department leagues. Parents and volunteers are needed to coach.

Sign up to coach when registering your child. September-October, practice, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Games are on Saturdays. $55.

FIFTH/SIXTH-GRADE SOCCER There are separate boys and girls leagues offered, if numbers allow.

The leagues meet twice a week for one hour each time with one practice and one game per week.

There might also be the opportunity to play other area rec department leagues. Parents and volunteers are needed to coach. Sign up to coach when registering your child. September-October, practice, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Games are on Saturdays. $55.

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SENIORS

Savvy Senior

By Jim Miller

Is pet insurance a good idea for seniors on a budget?

Dear Savvy Senior, I own two dogs and a cat that I would do almost anything for, but expensive veterinary bills put a

strain on my budget. Is pet insurance a good idea?

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Dear Pet Owner, If you’re the kind of pet owner who would do anything for their furry family, including spending thousands of dollars on medical care, pet insurance definitely is an option to consider. Here’s what you should know.

RISING VET COSTS The cost of owning a pet has gone up in recent years. New technologies now make it possible for pets to undergo sophisticated medical treatments for many life-threatening diseases, just like humans. But these treatments don’t come cheap. That’s why pet insurance has gotten more popular in recent years. More than 2 million pets are currently insured in the U.S. and Canada, according to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association.

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Pet policies vary greatly, from basic plans that cover only accidents and illness, to comprehensive policies that provide complete nose-to-tail protection including annual checkups and vaccinations, spaying/neutering and death benefits. You should also be aware that pet policies typically don’t cover pre-existing conditions, and premiums are generally lower when your

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SHOPPING TIPS Major pet policy providers include the ASPCA, Embrace, Healthy Paws, Nationwide, PetFirst, Petplan and Trupanion. To help you shop and compare coverage and costs from pet insurers, go to PetInsuranceReview.com.

If you’re still working, one way to pay lower premiums, and possibly get broader coverage, is to buy pet insurance through your employer, if available. Eleven percent of employers in the U.S. offer pet health insurance benefits, according to the Society for Human Resource Management, and these plans are usually discounted.

ALTERNATIVE OPTION Many animal advocates think most pet owners are better off forgoing pet insurance and instead putting the money you would have spent on premiums into a dedicated savings account to pay for vet care as needed. Depending on the policy, pet insurance can cost $1,500 to $6,000 over the life of an average pet, and most pet owners will never spend that much for treatment.

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Costs for pet insurance will also vary by insurer and policy, but premiums typically depend on factors like the cost of veterinary care where you live and the age and breed of the pet. The average annual premium for basic accident and illness coverage was $516 per pet in 2017, while the average claim paid was $278, according to the pet health insurance association.

WAYS TO SAVE If you can’t afford pet insurance or choose not to buy it, there are other ways you can save. For example, many local animal shelters offer free or low-cost spaying and neutering programs and vaccinations, and some shelters work with see SAVVY page 19

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local vets who are willing to provide care at reduced prices for low-income and senior pet owners.

There are also a number of organizations that provide financial assistance to pet owners in need. To locate these programs, visit HumaneSociety.org/PetFinancialAid. To save on pet medications, get a prescription from your vet (ask for generic if possible) so you can shop for the best price. Medicine purchased at the vet’s office is usually more expensive than you can get from a regular pharmacy or online.

Most pharmacies fill prescriptions for pets inexpensively, and many pharmacies offer pet discount savings programs, too. You can also save by shopping online at a verified pharmacy like 1800PetMeds.com, DrsFosterSmith.com and PetCareRX.com.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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52. Warbled 53. Macadamia, for one 56. MasterCard alternative 59. Highs and __ 61. Drastically reduce 63. In a crowd of 65. Secretary, for one 67. Finished 68. Trade agreement 69. Bar of a kind 70. Out of the ordinary 71. Accumulation 72. Did 80, say 73. Threat word DOWN 1. Lively dance 2. Slew 3. Criminal deception 4. Watch 5. Snoop 6. Unrefined 7. Spot for a strike 8. Croissant, e.g.

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Cooking Corner

Energetic after school snacking Make the most of snack time with this Harvest Fruit and Oat Energy Bites recipe. They are a quick way to fuel up, and, when paired with a glass of milk, provide protein and essential nutrients kids need to power through after-school homework or activities.

HARVEST FRUIT AND OAT ENERGY BITES Servings: 10 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, divided 2 tablespoons almond nut butter 2/3 cup dried apple rings, chopped (soft variety) 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice 1 pinch salt 1/4 cup dried cranberries or dried tart cherries 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or almonds 1 glass milk (8 ounces each) per serving In bowl of food processor or high-speed blender, combine milk, 1 cup rolled oats, nut butter, dried apple rings, apple pie spice and salt. Pulse until mixture becomes fairly smooth and holds together when rolled. Transfer mixture to medium size bowl.

Stir in remaining oats, dried cranberries and chopped nuts. Roll mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Chill one hour or until firm. Keep bites covered and refrigerated up to three days.

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CALENDAR THURSDAY, AUG. 22

SUNDAY, AUG. 26

Community Closet fundraiser Shop new and used clothing shoes and accessories to benefit Jenna’s Promise for substance use treatment. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 30 Community Drive, South Burlington. 324-3757.

Kindergarten kickoff Incoming Allen Brook School kindergartners and their families are invited to meet new friends, get a library card and have snacks.

6:30-7:30 p.m. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. 878-4918.

Downtown dance party Williston resident Mark Schultz will be hosting a community dance party at ArtsRiot, 400 Pine St., Burlington. 7-10 pm. Music by “The Regressions.” Artsriot.com.

SATURDAY, AUG. 24 First African landing commemoration Commemorate the 400th anniversary of the landing of Africans on Comfort Point with storytelling, music, dance and food. 1-4 p.m.

North End Studio A, 294 Winooski Ave., Burlington. 532.3030.

SUNDAY, AUG. 25 Indian Ridge triathlon The second annual Indian Ridge Triathlon Sprint Triathlon for kids ages 5-12. Beginning at 4:15 p.m. at the Indian Ridge pool in Isham Circle in Williston. For more info, contact jspinelli@stewart.com or christinasicard@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28 Lyric theatre kickoff Kickoff for “The Addams Family” fall production. Find out everything you need to know about auditions and volunteer opportunities. 7-8:30 p.m. Lyric Creative Space, 7 Green Tree Drive, South Burlington.

ONGOING Catamount Community Forest Walk Series To celebrate the purchase of the Catamount Community Forest, the Vermont Master Naturalists of Williston (vermontmasternaturalist. org) are sponsoring a walk series held the second Saturday of each month from July through November 2019 at the forest on Governor Chittenden Road. The walks will be held rain or shine, 9-11 a.m.

All walks are free and open to the public. Meet at the informational kiosk in the main parking lot.

Summervale The Intervale Center in Burlington presents Summervale, a weekly celebration of local food and farms.

The gathering is held Thursdays through Aug. 29, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Intervale Center, 180 Intervale Rd., Burlington. intervale.org.

NAMI-VT Williston Family Support Group For family members and close friends of a loved one with a serious mental illness. First and third Monday of the month. 6-7:30 p.m. at the NAMI-VT office, 600 Blair Park Road. 310-4199.

Sustainable Williston monthly meeting Fourth Thursday of each month.

7:15 p.m. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 21 Library Lane, Williston. Meet to discuss sustainability issues and projects and plan new steps for the future. 6 p.m. potluck dinner precedes discussion.

Richmond Farmers‘ Market Every Friday through Oct. 11, 3 - 7 p.m. on the Volunteers Green in Richmond. Discover local produce, prepared food, handmade crafts, baked goods, local meat, live music and more. info@richmondfarmersmarketvt.org.

TO SUBMIT AN EVENT: email editor@willistonobserver.com

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CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF WILLISTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD AGENDA Tuesday, September 10, 2019 – 7:00 PM 7900 Williston Road – Town Hall Meeting Room DP 20-05 REM Development Company, LLC requests a discretionary permit for the expansion of an existing parking area and boundary line adjustment at 589 & 599 Avenue D in the Industrial Zoning District West (IZDW).

DP 20-06 Alan & Maureen Pidgeon request a discretionary permit for the expansion of 1250 square feet of pavement for truck turn around at 316 Engineers Drive in the Industrial Zoning District West (IZDW).

APP 20-01 Kevin & Zuzana Brochu appeal the zoning administrator’s issuance of AP 20-0025, an administrative permit to construct a duplex at 7997 Williston Road (Lot 2) in the Village Zoning District (VZD).

Project details and site plans are available on the website, town.williston. vt.us, with “Agendas & Minutes,” under “Public Records and Documents”.

Planning & Zoning Office: 878-6704 or 7878 Williston Road.

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Drivers Needed - Meals on Wheels needs drivers to deliver hot meals to seniors in Williston. For information, call 800-642-5119.

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TOWN OF WILLISTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD AGENDA Tuesday, August 27, 2019 – 7:00 PM 7900 Williston Road – Town Hall Meeting Room DP 20-03 Pre-App AMERCO Real Estate Company & U-Haul International request pre-application review for development of a U-Haul moving and storage facility on Lot 3 of the Robear Subdivision at 4964 Williston Road in the Industrial Zoning District West (IZDW).

DP 20-04 Karen Thibault and Kevin Stephens request a discretionary permit for a Boundary Line Adjustment to confer approximately 2.6 acres from 212 Old Stage Road to 152 Maple Road in the Residential Zoning District (RZD).

Project details and site plans are available on the website, town.williston. vt.us, with “Agendas & Minutes,” under “Public Records and Documents”.

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