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Bargain hunters, thrifters, resellers and yard salers rejoice — the Goodwill store on Harvest Lane is expanding with a “Buy the Pound” outlet. Buy the Pound will be located in the same building — the former Buttered Noodles toy store at 64 Harvest Lane— but with a separate entrance from the existing Goodwill store. It will be filled with bins of unsold items from Goodwill’s South Burlington and Williston locations. Prices will be extraordi–Heather Steeves narily low, but items will not Goodwill of Northern be individually tagged. New England “It’s like a boisterous yard sale,” Goodwill of Northern New England Spokeswoman Heather Steeves said of the shopping experience. Shoppers are invited to load up carts, roll them onto a scale and pay for items by the pound. Clothing, for example, will be priced at $1.49 per pound. When you do the division, individual items end up costing mere cents. The 3,700-square-foot store will also be filled with electronics, toys, books, jewelry and furniture. “People who like to upcycle furniture are going to have a field day,” Steeves said. Part of the experience is that Goodwill employees rotate items on an hourly basis. So there is an element of ephemerality, which heightens the thrill of the hunt. Buy the Pound shoppers tend to be not only household bargain hunters, but also resellers of all stripes, business owners and entreprenuers sourcing specific items, Steeves said. Items are given five days to sell at traditional Goodwill outlets, then are sent to Buy the Pound stores. Goodwill had been shipping unsold items from Vermont to Buy the Pound outlets in New Hampshire. This will be the first Buy the Pound outlet in Vermont. “Vermonters are great at recycling and thinking about their consumption, so we’ve wanted to give these items a second chance close to home,” Reeves said. Renovations of the space are underway, and opening day is set for Sept. 27.
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Funding for bike paths and other alternative transportation projects will get a boost if the selectboard approves a proposal to nearly triple the transportation impact fee on new developments.
‘Move Williston’ committee looks at sustainable options By Jason Starr Observer staff
Williston town planners are recommending nearly tripling the fee the town charges developers to mitigate their impact on local roads and empaneling a committee to identify road and path projects to make use of the increased funds. In a change to Williston’s bylaws prepared by the Planning Commission to conform with the town’s 2016 Comprehensive Plan, the town’s “transportation impact fee” would rise from $700 per vehicle trip generated by a new development to $2,000. Affordable housing units and child care facilities would be exempt from the fee. The proposal will be up for selectboard consideration Tuesday. The board would need to hold a public hearing on the amendment before adopting it. Planning and Zoning Director Matt Boulanger said the current fee, in effect since 2008, covered only about a third
of the actual traffic impact from new developments. A study completed for the town this summer by Burlington’s Resource Systems Group pegged the actual impact at about $2,000 per vehicle trip generated by new development. The impact fee change reflects a change in policy from the town absorbing a majority of growth’s impact on transportation infrastructure — in an effort to promote new housing and economic activity — to requiring developers to cover the full impact. “It is based on the best information we have for what we would need to build for new transportation facilities to have the same congestion we have now,” Boulanger said. The higher cost for developers will likely equate to higher prices for new homes and higher rents for new commercial spaces, Boulanger said. With the potential for more money coming into the town’s transportation impact fund, the planning commission in August approved the parameters for a subcommittee to inventory current and potential future sites for alternative transportation facilities. The “Move Williston” committee is currently seeking members. Interested residents can consee TRANSPORTATION page 7
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Spotting the birds of Iroquois Williston master naturalist Terry Marron led a group of birders around Lake Iroquois on Saturday morning to view early migrating birds and waterfowl. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Participants spot a kingfisher along the shores of the lake; a pair of ducks fish on the water; Marron leads the group along a trail on the lake’s perimeter; Marron gives an introduction to the event. Observer photos by Al Frey
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9-11 remembered
Arrest made in Hinesburg homicide
Gun possession charges filed in killing of Williston man
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The Williston Fire Department hosted a remembrance ceremony Wednesday on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. TOP: Members of the Vermont National Guard and Williston Police Department observe a moment of silence. RIGHT: A wreath is placed outside the fire station in honor of those killed in the attacks. ABOVE: Members of the Williston Police Department and Williston Rescue salute during the ceremony.
The stepson of a man shot and killed in Hinesburg in July has been charged with illegally possessing the gun that was used in the homicide. Kory Lee George, 31, of Monkton, was jailed Friday after pleading not guilty to two weapons charges. Vermont State Police Detective Sgt. James Vooris said in a sworn statement that George stole the gun used in the homicide — a Beretta pistol — from the home of a friend of his mother’s in Colchester. George possessed the gun despite knowing that he was barred from firearms possession due to previous felony convictions, Vooris alleges. No charges have been filed in the homicide. David Auclair, 45, was found dead July 11 at Hinesburg’s LaPlatte Headwaters Town Forest trailhead parking lot. Police say he was living in Williston at the time of his death, but maintained a home with George’s mother — his wife — Angela Auclair, in Monkton. Angela Auclair was also in a relationship with a man named John Turner, investigators believe. According to Vooris’ statement, Turner was with George the night he allegedly stole the gun. David Auclair was shot nine times in the torso, according to Vooris. His body was found positioned partially under his truck in the trailhead parking lot.
“It appeared he may have been trying to crawl under the truck as he was being shot,” Vooris wrote. George allegedly stole the gun from his mother’s friends’ home the night before the killing. The friend, who was also a friend of Auclair’s, said he noticed the gun was missing July 19, shortly before leaving his home to attend Auclair’s wake, according to Vooris. Investigators say the gun was “test fired” near Auclair’s home in Monkton the night before the homicide. Three days later, investigators found the gun in a creek near Auclair’s home. Police also found a prepaid phone in the creek allegedly used to call Auclair about a half-hour before his death. Investigators relied on location data from Turner’s cell phone, as well as interviews with Turner and George, to establish a timeline of when the gun was allegedly stolen. George was also charged with possession of a gun police believe he stole from a New York campground earlier this year. The shotgun was originally purchased at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Williston, police said, and was found Aug. 2 during a search of George’s home in Monkton. Vooris interviewed George on Sept. 3. “He acknowledged that he could not lawfully possess a firearm due to his felony record,” Vooris wrote. —Jason Starr
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Sunday in Shelburne The Champlain Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s returns to Shelburne Museum on Sunday, Sept. 15, rain or shine. This is the Alzheimer’s Association’s largest annual event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Registration opens at 9 a.m. and the opening ceremony kicks off at 11 a.m. Shelburne Museum is located at 6000 Shelburne Road in Shelburne. The Alzheimer’s Association has announced a fundraising goal of $327,500 for the event and anticipates about 2,000 attendees. Roughly 43,000 Vermonters are impacted by the disease. “One in three people have a connection to Alzheimer’s disease,” the organization said in a press release. “Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia is time consuming and can be very isolating for the family. We come together at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s as a community, to provide strength and comfort as we fight a fatal disease with no cure, without effective treatments or a way to slow its progression.” Participants will learn more about the disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association, which is based in Williston. They will also enjoy a variety of activities during the pre-event registration period. Preregistration is available at alz.org/walk or by calling (802) 316-3839 or emailing vtwalk@alz.org. Volunteer opportunities are also available.
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Vermont Guard prepares for new deployment Hundreds of Vermont National Guard soldiers are preparing to deploy to Europe, Africa and the Middle East in 2021, the guard announced Tuesday. The deployment is part of a 2,500-soldier deployment of the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, which has units in six states. About 40 percent of the brigade is based in Vermont. Guard Spokesman Mike Arcovitch said it’s too early to tell whether the mission will include combat. “We know security will be a piece of it,” he said. The exact number of Vermont National Guard members in the deployment is also not yet determined. The announcement came after a “notification of sourcing” from the U.S. Army, which means the Army has begun making deployment-specific resources available to the brigade. “The Vermont Army National Guard has consistently answered the call to the federal and state mission year in and year out,” said Brig. Gen. Richard Lebel of the Vermont Army National Guard. “We have trained hard, and are ready to take on this mission. I am so proud of the work and accomplishments of our soldiers — this deployment is a testament to their abilities and successes.” Col. Nathan Lord, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team commander, added: “This notification of sourcing is the direct result of the hard work soldiers have put in the last few years. Being ready for our nation’s call has been part of our heritage, and this is no different. We have trained hard, and are among the most ready brigade combat teams in the Army. — Jason Starr
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VPR Friday Night Jazz host Ray Vega opens the Brick Church Music Series on Oct. 11 with an evening of Latin jazz.
Brick Church Music Series lineup announced
The Brick Church Music Series this week announced its performance lineup for the new season, starting on Oct. 11 and continuing through April. All performances start at 7 p.m. at the historic Brick Church on Route 2 in Williston Village. The schedule: l Oct. 11 — Latin jazz with Ray Vega, VPR’s Friday Night Jazz host l Oct. 25 — U.S. Air Force Band’s American Clarinet Quartet l Nov. 8 — Bluegrass with Beg, Steal or Borrow l Dec. 20 — The Whiffenpoofs, a-capella group from Yale University l Jan. 10 — Helen Lyons and Samantha Angstrom l Feb. 7 — Drama and comedy with David Mamet’s “Duck Variations” and comedian Tina Frimal l Feb. 21-22 — Lyric Theatre Broadway revue
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l March 21 — Roots/folk with Canadian band Small Glories l April 3 — Andrea Beaton, music from Cape Breton The series also provides a showcase for area visual artists. Curated by Esther Palmer, the basement of the church is turned into a gallery where concert-goers can see original work and meet the artists before the concert and during the intermission. Ticket prices are $13 per concert in advance or $15 at the door ($11/$13 for children under 12 and seniors). Season tickets are also available for $95 ($85 for seniors). Tickets may be purchased at www.town.williston.vt.us/ or in-person at the Williston Town Offices, 7900 Williston Road. The Brick Church Music Series was started in 2008 and serves as a fundraiser for nonprofits and charities. To date, over $40,000 has been donated to area charitable organizations from 79 shows. The current Brick Church Music Series committee includes original members Peter Engisch, Rick McGuire and David Yandell, joined by Keith Gaylord and David Cranmer. The committee acknowledges continued support from the Williston Observer, the Town of Williston and AdAstra Recording.
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By Clai Lasher-Sommers Another series of mass shootings — this time in Dayton, Ohio, El Paso, Texas, Mobile, Ala. and Odessa, Texas — ushered in the expected “thoughts and prayers” from elected officials across the nation. Forty people were killed and 73 more were injured over the span of just a few weeks in those four shootings alone. The usual, performative hand-wringing began and quickly subsided. Gun violence prevention was discussed only as far as it was politically expedient, and not a second longer. Once again, we are burying the dead, nursing the wounded and trying to comfort the living. Once again, we are fully equipped with the solution, yet held hostage by the gun lobby. What is abundantly clear is that we cannot expect leadership from Washington to tackle the issue of gun violence. Thankfully though, Vermont leaders have, at times, shown a willingness to stand up to the corporate gun lobby. Last year saw a suite of common-sense gun violence prevention measures passed through the Legislature and signed by our governor. In contrast, 2019 has been an incredible disappointment, as Gov.
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Vermonters, like Americans everywhere, have had enough.
Phil Scott suddenly fell back in line with the corporate gun lobby, vetoing a waiting period bill that data show would save lives. I know the governor values the lives of Vermonters. My hope is that he will come back in 2020 ready to buck the gun lobby and do right by his constituents. The Legislature has shown great tenacity, and I applaud lawmakers’ outspoken commitment to passing gun violence reforms during the upcoming legislative session. Hopefully this time the governor will do the right thing: sign gun safety legislation and save lives. Passing a 72-hour waiting period to purchase any gun and closing the “Charleston loophole” are two meaningful steps that Vermont legislators should take when they return to the Statehouse in January that would make our state and country a safer place. While many are no doubt familiar with the concept of waiting
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Pure participatory democracy This letter is in response to the Aug. 29 article “Board balks at Town Meeting petition policy.” Since Brian Forrest, Melinda Petter and I were the ones who petitioned the board to include the renewable energy resolution that prompted this “balking,” it’s fitting that we should respond. There are two main issues at play here. No. 1 is logistics and procedural policy. Selectboard member Jeff Fehrs proposed a rule that would eliminate the time-consuming and opinion-wrangling petitioning process for proposed resolutions. Just get signatures from 5 percent of the voter list, and bingo — your proposal is on the town meeting agenda. Selectboard members are volunteers, after all, and only have so much time and energy to spend making informed, considered decisions on Williston’s behalf. But I actually think the current process isn’t bad. After learning what the process was, we set out with our petitions, mostly going door to door. We were prohibited from collecting signatures
at stores and in schools, and it was particularly cold and got dark early. Though we fell short of the 450 we were told we needed (5 percent of voter list of 9,000), we were proud of our 274 signatures. We reported to the selectboard that, of the homes we managed to get to, an overwhelming number signed and thanked us. The resolution was allowed onto the Town Meeting agenda by a vote of 3-2. Selectboard members Joy Limoge and Ted Kenney, who think that resolutions like ours should remain at the discretion of the board, on a case-bycase basis, cast the two votes against. In 2018, Limoge said of the proposal petitioning process: “I’m afraid it will be a free-for-all that takes up an enormous amount of time.” A free-for-all? And Kenney said: “If it doesn’t have something to do with town government, then it shouldn’t be part of town meeting … We’re supposed to be talking about roads and highways.” Really? That’s all? But more to the point, the climate change imperative right now is to stop business as usual. To look at how, in our routine business, we
unwittingly contributed to powering Hurricane Dorian, for example. Roads and highways, indeed! Which brings us to Issue No. 2: What’s appropriate to bring to Town Meeting? While writing this letter, I Googled and found the Town of Williston Volunteer Handbook, which states, “Town Meeting is participatory democracy in its purest form.” Wasn’t our renewable energy resolution a prime example of participatory democracy? The handbook goes on to say, “It (town meeting) provides an opportunity for voters to gather and discuss town issues and decide upon matters affecting the future of the community.” If climate change doesn’t affect the future of our community, I don’t know what does. If Ms. Limoge and Mr. Kenney don’t think global warming is a local issue, then that’s our problem right there. Thirty-four Vermont towns discussed and passed renewable energy resolutions in 2018. We’re glad that Williston was one of them. Marcy Kass Williston
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For Youth PRESCHOOL MUSIC Mondays, 11 a.m. and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. For children up to age 5 with a caregiver. STORY TIME Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and a simple craft. All ages. Sept. 17 — Going to School. Sept. 24 — Fairy Tales. AFTER-SCHOOL TUESDAYS l Games: Sept. 17, 2-3 p.m. Enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor games at the library. Grades 3 and up. l Cupcake decorating: Sept. 24, 2-3 p.m. Decorate a yummy cupcake with frosting and candy. Grades 3 and up.
THURSDAY PLAYTIME Thursdays, 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited for informal play following our Preschool Music program. For children up to age 5. TODDLER TIME Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Sing, move and read. Followed by free play. Sept. 13: Things That Go. Sept. 20: Bears. Aimed at toddlers, but all are welcome. FOOD FOR THOUGHT TEEN GROUP Monday, Sept. 23, 4-5 p.m. Teen Advisory Group. Pizza, discussion, library projects. Grades 7-12.
Programs for Adults MEDICARE MADE CLEAR Friday, Sept. 13, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Learn the ins and outs of Medicare, including how to use the Plan Finder website to find the best health care plan for your needs. Refresh-
CLOTHING SWAP Saturday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A clothing swap for women of all sizes and style preferences. Bring clothes to swap that you no longer use, or just bring yourself and check out what is available. Refreshments provided. BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB Tuesday, Sept. 17, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Meet others who love to talk about books. This month we will discuss “Can’t We Talk about Something More Pleasant?” by Roz Chast. Books are available at the front desk. Beverages and dessert provided. CURRENT EVENTS CONVERSATION Wednesday, Sept. 18, 10:30 a.m.12 p.m. Gather with others interested in informal discussion of current newsworthy topics. TECH TUTOR Wednesday, Sept. 18, 4-6 p.m. Stop by anytime during tech hours for one-on-one technology help from a teen. Guarantee a time by making a 30-minute appointment at 878-4918.
LEARN TO PLAY MUSIC Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6-7:30 p.m. Find out about the Jubo program, which enables people to read, write, compose and perform music by way of a simple four-hole flute. Led by Wayne Hankin.
dren in poverty in early 20th-century Vermont. UVM professor Meghan Cope tells stories based on her research into the Home for Destitute Children, which was located in Burlington. Sponsored by the Williston Historical Society.
AUDUBON ECUADOR PROGRAM Thursday, Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m. Fernando Corrada presents birding and wildlife adventures from Amazonia to the Galapagos. Hear his wildlife observations and find out about planning considerations and recommendations for travel to Ecuador. Sponsored by Green Mountain Audubon.
MAH JONGG Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1-3:30 p.m. Learn how to play, revisit the game or just enjoy the game of Mah Jongg. Come alone or bring a friend and play with members of our community. All experience levels welcome.
MEDITATION PROGRAM Friday, Sept. 20, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Join our new bi-monthly meditation program with Mary Ellen Crangle. You will lear n about the different types of meditation, breath-work and balancing chakras, and discover how, when and where to meditate. POOR FARMS AND ORPHANAGES IN EARLY VERMONT Sunday, Sept. 22, 2 p.m. Learn about the precarious lives of chil-
MOVIE Wednesday, Sept. 25, 5:30 p.m. New release. Heartfelt comedy about a recently paroled ex-convict (Kevin Hart) who strikes up an unlikely friendship with a paralyzed billionaire (Bryan Cranston). Also stars Nicole Kidman. Snack provided. Rated PG-13, 127 minutes.
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SPORTS CVU football gets first win under Fleming The Champlain Valley Union High School football team’s second-half surge Saturday led it past Mount Mansfield 27-18 — the first win of the season and the first for first-year head coach Rahn Fleming. Angelos Carroll scored on a 6-yard touchdown run in the third quarter to put CVU
(1-1) ahead 20-18, and Seth Boffa ran for a 40-yard score to seal the win. Boffa had two rushing touchdowns to pace the offense, while Ryan Canty caught a 34-yard touchdown pass from Max Destito for another score. —Lauren Read
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ABOVE: CVU’s Max Destito rounds the corner for a good gain during CVU’s win over Mount Mansfield on Saturday in Hinesburg. RIGHT: Angelos Carroll beats the last Cougar defender on route to the end zone.
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SPORTS
Field hockey team earns shutout
The Champlain Valley defense earned its first shutout of the season as the Redhawks earned a 5-0 win over Burr and Burton on Saturday in field hockey. Five different goalscorers found the back of the net for the Redhawks (2-2) with Flynn Hall, Sydney Peet, Mackenzie Marcus, Ava Bartlett and Lena Ashooh all scoring. Champlain Valley dropped its matchup against South Burlington 3-2 last Thursday. BOYS GOLF The Champlain Valley boys golf team captured a win at Cedar Knoll Country Club last Thurday. CVU finished with a team score of 163 to beat St. Johnsbury (188) and Milton (263). Nate Godbout won medalist honors with a 37, while Evan Forrest followed with a 39, Austin Igler had a 43 and Ayden Forando and Cam Saia both came in with 44s.
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Redhawk Hailey Chase dribbles past a Burr & Burton defender during CVU’s shutout win Saturday in Hinesburg.
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Redhawks volleyball remains unbeaten
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The Redhawks beat Montpelier in straight sets, winning 25-3, 26-24 and 25-12 to improve to a 2-0 record Friday. LEFT: Taylor Detch rips a cross-court kill during the match. CENTER: Sarah Johnson sets up a spike. RIGHT: Reilly Wells delivers a jump serve.
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Will new tech help or worsen distracted driving?
Voice activation, autonomous driving are promising, but come with risks Driving while distracted is nothing new, but new distractions for drivers pop up all the time. While carmakers and tech companies have worked to keep drivers from checking their phones, the most effective safety features may be the technology that is laying the foundation for autonomous cars. This advanced driver-assistance technology can automatically bring a vehicle to a stop when a collision is imminent, and lane-departure systems that keep a vehicle between the lines are immune to distraction. “These systems don’t care if you’re looking at the radio or engaged in conversation,” said Ian Reagan, senior research scientist at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. While autonomous technology has made driving safer and less taxing, it still requires an attentive driver. And Reimer has warned that it can open the door to greater distractions. He contends that as new technology eliminates a driving task, drivers tend to look for other activities and distractions to fill the time. “Who would have thought automating simple things like shifting gears would
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have made it so much easier to pick up the smartphone?” he said. “In pursuit of automation, we’ve pretty much been letting the technology lead the way, forgetting about, to some degree, the behavior of the driver behind the wheel. “With increased automation comes increased responsibility.” Overall, driver inattention caused 3,166 deaths in 2017, according to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Cellphone use is the most commonly cited cause of driver distraction, but that covers a wide range of activities. It seems obvious that texting or programming a navigation app is highly distracting, but is a phone conversation problematic if it takes place with hands on the wheel and eyes on the road? “Controlled studies on simulators and roadways have shown that when people are engaged in conversation, they scan the road differently, not looking to the sides or in the mirrors as much as when they’re fully focused,” Reagan said. “Some people who want to keep cellphones out of cars cite those statistics, but the most serious threats are straight ahead.” Using a cellphone while behind the wheel is illegal in many states, including Vermont. Other distractions, however, are legal, including eating and drinking and using our cars’ “infotainment” systems. Some voice-activated systems let a driver watch the road instead of dealing with buttons or touch-screen icons. But these voice systems still demand the driver’s attention, and not all systems are created equal. In a study by the American Automobile Association (AAA), some voice-activated tasks were found to be highly distracting, and the impairment lasted longer than the task. For example, drivers were impaired for up to 27 seconds after making a music selection
or concluding a phone call. A subsequent AAA study focused on three types of infotainment system interaction, including voice commands, center stack display interaction and physical controls in the center console. Tasks evaluated included placing a phone call, texting, tuning the radio and programming the navigation system. Setting up the navigation system proved most difficult, with texting coming in second. But all of the tasks involved high levels of cognitive demand. In other words, the drivers had to focus on the task rather than on driving. Other emerging technologies include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from Google, systems that enable control of the driver’s cellphone through the infotainment system. Apple and Google tout the technology as safer because they allow drivers to keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. “We take driver safely very seriously and Android Auto is built to minimize driver distraction,” said Patrick Brady, vice president for engineering for Android Auto. “We run driver distraction testing on all updates to ensure that the ways of getting information are simple, and can be achieved in as few glances and taps as possible.” Distributed by the Associated General Contractors of Vermont
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Exploring how indie ski resorts are bucking the merger trend
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Bolton Valley has remained independent as an increasing number of Vermont ski areas have merged with national corporations. Bolton co-owner and president Lindsay DesLauriers will discuss the situation at the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum on Sept. 19.
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2019 Vt. Ski Hall of Fame class announced The Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum has announced the 2019 induction class for the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. An induction ceremony is planned for Nov. 2 at The Lodge at Spruce Peak in Stowe. This year’s class consists of: l John Brodhead, Craftsbury Nordic skiing pioneer l J.G. Gerndt, snowboard innovator from Stowe l Jeff Hastings, Olympic ski jumper and TV
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Archery deer hunting starts Oct. 5
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Vermont joins antitrust investigation of Google Attorney General T.J. Donovan on Monday announced joining 48 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico in an investigation of Google’s business practices in accordance with state and federal antitrust laws. The investigation will probe Google’s overarching control of online advertising markets and search traffic that may have led to anticompetitive behavior that harms consumers. Legal experts from each state will work in cooperation with federal authorities to assess competitive conditions for online services and ensure that Americans have access to free digital markets. “For the free market to work, there must be competition,” said Donovan in a press release. “A healthy and fair marketplace provides consumers with choices, allows innovation to flourish and maintains users’ privacy.” Google has been investigated for a number of violations by states and federal authorities in the past. None of these previous investigations, however, fully addressed the source of Google’s sustained market power, Donovan said — i.e. Google’s ability to engage in serial and repeated business practices with the intention to protect and maintain that power.
Vt. joins in asking court to block federal refusal-of-care rule Attorney General T.J. Donovan last week joined a coalition of governments and health care providers in filing a motion for summary judgment, requesting that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York block the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) refusal-of-care rule. The rule seeks to expand the ability of businesses and individuals to refuse to provide medically necessary health care services on the basis of a business’ or an employee’s own “religious beliefs or moral convictions.” “Vermonters deserve access to high-quality health care that is free from discrimination,” said Donovan. “The impact of HHS’ unconstitutional refusal-of-care rule would have devastating consequences and disproportionally impact women and marginalized patients, including LGBTQ+ patients. My office has been, and remains, committed to protecting access to health care for all Vermonters.” HHS initially proposed the refusal-of-care rule in January 2018 to expand the ability
of businesses and individuals to refuse to provide necessary health care on the basis of their “religious beliefs or moral convictions.” Vermont, along with a coalition of attorneys general from around the nation, immediately submitted a comment letter to HHS urging that the rule be withdrawn. After the rule was nevertheless adopted in May, the coalition filed a lawsuit against HHS arguing that the rule would fundamentally increase the number of reasons and ways in which Americans across the country could be denied essential health services. In June, that same coalition sought a preliminary injunction to prevent implementation of the rule, which resulted in the court pushing back the original implementation date. Now, the coalition is asking the court to hold that the refusal-of-care rule violates federal statutory law and the U.S. Constitution. The lawsuit alleges that the final rule, if implemented, would undermine the delivery of health care by giving a wide range of health care institutions, businesses and individuals a right to refuse care based on their own personal views. Businesses, including employers, would be able to object to provid-
ing insurance coverage for procedures they consider objectionable, and allow individual health care personnel to object to informing patients about their medical options or referring them to providers of those options. The scope of the rule extends to services beyond abortions, which are legal and constitutional, and broadly includes personnel such as customer services representatives at insurance companies and ambulance drivers. The rule makes the right to refuse care absolute and categorical, and no matter what reasonable steps an employer, including health care institutions, makes to accommodate the views of an objecting individual, if that individual rejects a proposed accommodation, the employer is left with no recourse. Noncompliance can result in the termination of billions of dollars in federal health care funding nationwide. The lawsuit argues that this drastic expansion of refusal rights and the threat of termination of federal funds, violates the federal Administrative Procedure Act, as well as the Spending and Establishment Clauses and the separation of powers principles in the U.S. Constitution.
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State asks doctors to help track vapingrelated illness
As part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s investigation into cases of severe respiratory illness associated with e-cigarettes and vaping, the Vermont Department of Health has asked the state’s health care providers to watch for and report any suspected cases. According to the CDC, 215 possible cases of severe pulmonary disease associated with e-cigarette products have been reported in 25 states as of Aug. 27. Two deaths, one each in Illinois and Oregon, have been reported. Vermont health officials are investigating one suspected case. In a health advisory issued Aug. 29, Health Commissioner Mark Levine, requested that providers report cases of significant respiratory illness among individuals with a history of vaping or smoking any substance in the 90 days prior to symptoms. The information collected will be shared with the CDC. “This outbreak is disturbing, particularly because of how serious the symptoms are and how little we know about their cause,” said Levine. “We want to make sure we identify any Vermonters affected by this illness to better understand the situation.” Although health officials have not yet determined a single substance or e-cigarette product associated with
illness, a health advisory from the CDC said all the people affected reported e-cigarette use, with many reporting they vaped cannabinoid products such as THC or CBD. Patients have experienced respiratory symptoms (cough, shortness of breath or chest pain), nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, or other symptoms like fatigue, fever or weight loss. Symptoms typically develop over a period of days or weeks. According to the 2017 Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey, there was a significant increase in the percent of students who had ever tried e-cigarettes, from 30 percent to 34 percent. Fewer than one in 20 adults said they currently use e-cigarettes. A recent PACE survey of young Ver monters conducted by the Health Department and the University of Vermont found that among those who reported using marijuana in the past 30 days, 15 percent usually vaporized it. “Youth, young adults, pregnant women and adults who do not use tobacco products should not use e-cigarette products,” said Levine. “If you currently use e-cigarette products, do not buy them off the street or modify them for unintended use.” Public health officials are already focused on the risks of exposure
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Week of Aug. 31-Sept. 7 AUG. 31, ASSIST IN SOUTH BURLINGTON Officers assisted South Burlington Police Department with a burglary alarm where the building showed signs of forced entry. Officers assisted with a perimeter while the building was searched by South Burlington Police. SEPT. 2, MARSHALL AVENUE Officers are investigating a report of a theft of cash from the self-checkout at a local store. SEPT. 2, ST. GEORGE ROAD Officers responded multiple times to a residence on St. George Road for reports of assaults, arguments, suspicious activity and intoxication. Officers assisted in separating the parties, checking the residence for intruders and locating a suspect in an assault.
SEPT. 6, HARVEST LANE Officers responded to a report of a possible physical altercation in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Upon arrival, it was determined that the dispute was over a parking issue, and a female was yelling at another party in the parking lot. The parties were separated. WEEKLONG Officers fingerprinted 11 individuals for employment or volunteer purposes, conducted 1 VIN inspection and responded to eight commercial alarms.
Maria Grindle. “This is a support group, not a therapy group, where group members can express their painful experiences due to the loss of a loved one to suicide, as well as how they are learning to cope and heal in a safe and respectful environment.” Groups like this can be found around the state. More resources, including the center’s suicide loss survivor packet, can be accessed through the center’s website at www.vtspc.org, “Understanding and accepting the loss of a loved one by suicide is a journey,” said JoEllen Tarallo, director of the Vermont Suicide Prevention Center. “As part of our mission, we want to ensure survivors have the support they need.”
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The Vermont Department of Health will receive a three-year, $9.5 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to support the state’s response to opioid-related overdoses, while strengthening prevention efforts, according to a press release last week from Sen. Patrick Leahy’s office. The grant will increase the state’s ability to track and respond to overdoses, including those resulting in death, strengthen Vermont’s Prescription Drug Monitoring System and provide overdose prevention trainings around the state. “I’m proud of the work our state has done to tackle to the opioid epidemic,” Leahy said. “This grant will enable the Vermont Department of Health and its partners to take that work to the next level, responding in real time to overdose cases and supporting prevention efforts in our communities. “We know what works, but we must make sure that knowledge is reaching even our smallest towns and villages. The risks posed by opioids knows no bounds.” The CDC grant, nearly $3.2 million a year over three years, will allow the Vermont Health Department to conduct a thorough review of 2018 drug-related fatalities and see where those who died had previous interactions with state systems. Vermont recorded 110 opioid-related deaths in 2018, up slightly from 108 deaths in 2017. “The opioid crisis is the most complex public health challenge of our time,” said Health Commissioner Mark Levine. “Over the past five years we have built a strong intervention, prevention and treatment infrastructure for getting Vermonters the supports and services they need. This grant will allow us to ensure our prevention programming and policies are driven by the most comprehensive and current data available.” Collecting and sharing information on overdose cases in a timely manner can also result in public warnings where one community may be experiencing a highly lethal strain of fentanyl or heroin, Leahy noted. “We know we cannot rid our communities of these deadly drugs, but we know that sounding the alarm early can often save lives,” Leahy said.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the Vermont Suicide Prevention Center is reminding the public that, while suicide rates are rising nationally and in Vermont, suicide is preventable when people seek help. “Emotional challenges are just as real as physical challenges and can be helped, and asking for help is a sign of one’s humanity and courage,” said Julia Hampton of the Vermont Suicide Prevention Center. The center also sponsors support groups for loved ones of those who have died by suicide. With the help of the Williston-based Vermont chapter of the National Alliance on Mental
Illness, a new support group is in the works for Chittenden County families living with the loss of a loved one. The support group begins meeting Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. and will meet the third Thursday of every month at NAMI-VT headquarter at 600 Blair Park Rd. “I know how badly this resource is needed in Chittenden County,” said Joanna Cole, a survivor who helped found the support group. “Whether it is someone who has lost someone recently to suicide or someone who is now ready to deal with a loss that occurred years ago, there are so many people touched by suicide.” “People need a place to talk about it because there aren’t a lot of places to talk about suicide in our society,” said group co-leader
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disabled in the traveled portion of the roadway. An operator and a passenger were evaluated by Williston Rescue, but were not transported to the hospital.
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SENIORS
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Home sharing programs can help seniors find renters Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about senior home sharing programs? I’m 76 years old and am interested in renting out a spare room in my house for extra cash and for some help around the house. Senior Homeowner Dear Senior, Renting out a spare room in your house is a great way to generate some extra income and even get some help with chores around the house. To find a good fit, older homeowners often turn to home sharing programs that will match an empty-nester with someone needing affordable housing. But be aware that home sharing isn’t for everyone. You need to carefully consider the pros and cons of renting out a spare room in your house and make a list of what you want and don’t want in a housemate/renter. To help you figure this out, visit www. SharingHousing.com, a website dedicated to understanding home sharing. It offers a
guide and workbook ($25) to help you find and choose a good housemate. FINDING A MATCH If you decide to proceed in finding a housemate/renter, your first step is to seek out a home sharing program in your area. Home sharing programs, usually nonprofits, screen both homeowners and renters. They check references, handle background checks and consider lifestyle criteria when making matches. They can also help you with the leasing agreement that the renter would sign that covers detailed issues like smoking, pets, chores, overnight guests, use of common rooms, quiet hours, etc. Most home sharing programs are free to use or request a small donation. Others, however, may charge the homeowner and potential renter a fee for this service. To look for a home sharing program in your area, visit the National Shared Housing Resource Center website at www.NationalSharedHousing.org.
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OTHER OPTIONS If you don’t find a program that serves your area, you can also search for housemates through an online home sharing service like www.Silvernest.com or www. SeniorHomeshares.com. These sites work more like online dating sites that require homeowners and home seekers to fill out a profile. Once a match is made, you’ll be responsible for contacting and interviewing prospective renters and making the final agreement. If you don’t have any luck with any of these home sharing sites, put a call in to your Area Agency on Aging (call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 for contact information), which may be able to offer assistance or refer you to local agencies or nonprofit organizations that offer shared housing help. You can also check with your local senior or community center, or local church to see if you can post an ad on their bulletin board or in their newsletter. Or, you can advertise in your local newspaper or online at www. CraigsList.org, www.SpareRoom.com or www.RoomMates.com. If you find someone on your own that you’re interested in renting to, ask the prospective renter to fill out a rental application (see www.RentalLeaseAgreement.org to download and print one for free) and run a tenant screening and background check, and then call their references. Tenant screening/ background checks can be done for free at www.Naborly.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.
Volunteer opportunities By Sue Alenick United Way volunteer coordinator
ROAD RACE — RunVermont is looking for runner support for the Island Vines 10K Road Race in South Hero on Sept. 22. Tasks include course monitoring, helping with parking, packet pick-up, food serving, clean-up and more. The race will take place in any reasonable weather. Go to runsignup.com/islandvines to volunteer. REMOVE THE INVADERS — The Nature Conservancy of Vermont invites volunteers to help remove invasive plants and do some needed trail work at any of the following areas: Williams Woods in Charlotte on Sept. 18, Oct. 2 and Oct. 25; Raven Ridge in Monkton on Sept. 24; LaPlatte River Marsh in Shelburne on Sept. 30, Oct. 14 and Oct. 30; and Butternut Hill in North Hero on Nov. 1, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Some heavy lifting required for trail work. Contact Jack Markoski at 229-4425, Ext. 106, or email volunteervt@tnc.org. ON THE FARM — The Vermont Youth Conservation Corps maintains 400 acres of land in Richmond to help increase food security for all Vermonters and provides area youth with employment, leadership and agricultural skills. The corps donates food to more than 400 families. To volunteer to help in these efforts, contact Claire Londagin at 434-3969, Ext. 211, or email volunteer@vycc.org. BUILD A RAMP — Cathedral Square is looking for volunteers to help build a small entrance ramp, paint porch decking and interior windows and fix a rain gutter. Flexible scheduling. Contact Beth Alpert at 859-8819 or email alpert@cathedralsquare.org. BE A LIFELINE — Age Well Meals on Wheels is in need of volunteers in Chittenden, see VOLUNTEERS page 19
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Cooking Corner
CALENDAR FRIDAY, SEPT. 13 Supreme Court discussion Education & Enrichment for Everyone series kickoff: “The U.S. Supreme Court in a Time of Political Chaos” with UVM professor Lisa Holmes. 2 p.m. Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset St., South Burlington. vtodyssey@ comcast.net. 658-6554.
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Ladies clothing swap A clothing swap for all sizes and style preferences. Bring clothes to swap that you no longer want or use. Or just bring yourself and check out what may be up for grabs. Refreshments will be served. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. Wildlife walk A walk discussing wildlife in the Catamount Community Forest with habitat biologist Andrea Shortsleeve of the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife. 9-11 a.m. Meet at info kiosk nest to parking lot. Andrea.shortsleeve@vermont.gov. Williston stream cleanup Winooski NRCD seeks volunteers to help clean up local streams. After party at Burlington Beer
Company. 9 a.m. Meet at Goodwill parking lot, 64 Harvest Lane. Caylin.mckee@gmail.com. Potluck and volleyball for singles Single adults volleyball and potluck night. 6 p.m. Essex Alliance Church Community Center, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex Jct. 238-2820. The ‘Green Corn’ ceremony Abenaki agricultural ritual with singing, dr umming and blessings. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1 Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington. Beginning genealogy Learn how to start a genealogy search. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Vermont Genealogy Library, 377 Hegeman Ave., Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester. 310-9285. Pull against poverty A tug-of war event to benefit the fight against poverty. 1 p.m. Burlington United Methodist Church, 21 Buell Street, Burlington.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 15 Corn roast Free lunch with corn on the cob, hot dogs and salad, facepainting, lawn games and a camp fire. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Williston Federated Church. 44 North Williston Rd. 862-7400.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Alzheimer Association fundraiser. Registration opens at 9 a.m. for 11 a.m. walk. Shelburne Museum, 6000 Shelburne Road. 316-3839. vtwalk@alz.org.
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 19 Birding adventures in South America Photographer Fernando Corrada visits the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library to tell stories about birding in Ecuador. 6:30 p.m. 21 Library Lane, Williston. www.greenmountainaudubon.org.
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Chittenden County roadwork Week of Sept. 9-13 WILLISTON Motorists should be aware of signal work on Route 2A at the James Brown Drive intersection and ditch work Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. causing minimal delays. Road widening on Route 2A from Bittersweet Circle to the Winooski bridge between 7
p.m. and 6 a.m. will reduce travel to one lane with traffic delays. SOUTH BURLINGTON Work on the intersection project on Route 116 with Tilley Drive and Old Farm Road will occasionally reduce travel to one lane and cause traffic delays through mid-November. Traffic control will be present. Market Street is closed to thru traffic until further notice. ESSEX/JERICHO/RICHMOND There will be final paving on Route 117 from Sand Hill Road to the Route 2 intersection along
with abutting side road tie-ins. Motorists should also be aware of work on rumble strips and bridge joints throughout the project limits during the week. Extended traffic delays are expected during morning and late afternoon peak hours. The projected completion date is Oct. 11. ESSEX JUNCTION TO UNDERHILL Work to repave Route 15 includes daytime paving of driveway tie-ins and shoulder and bridge work from Jericho proceeding west to Essex between 6:30 a.m. and 7
p.m. There will also be final nighttime paving in Essex and guardrail work throughout the project limit. 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. HINESBURG Motorists should be aware of work on the sidewalks of Route 116 between Commerce Street and Riggs Road through Sept. 30. There will be limited lane reductions during non-rush hour times, and traffic control will be present.
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strong communication skills, and the ability to solve problems Submit resume and cover letter to Michelle Paya, mpaya@ccs-vt.org effectively and professionally. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, a ccs-vt.org great work environment, and the opportunity to make a difference E.O.E. in the lives of others. Submit resume and cover letter to: Michelle Paya, mpaya@ccs-vt.org
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Commando, a luxury women’s apparel brand based in South Burlington, is hiring! We are a quickly growing, entrepreneurial company known for innovation and contemporary designs. For more information visit wearcommando.com/pages/careers Please send resume and cover letter to careers@wearcommando.com ACCOUNT MANAGER | BOUTIQUE SALES FACILITIES & CLEANING ASSOCIATE FULFILLMENT ASSOCIATE flexible and part-time schedules available
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BURLINGTON Pine Street is reduced to one lane southbound between Flynn and Home avenues for paving through mid-September. Traffic is detoured. Work to upgrade St. Paul Street has closed it to traffic between King and Maple streets through late September. It is open to pedestrians, and all businesses remain open. Maple Street between St. Paul to S. Prospect will be one way eastbound due to paving through September. COLCHESTER Bay Road may be reduced to one lane south of the Interstate 89 bridge for work on the interstate. Traffic control will be present. Water line work on the west side of Route 7 from approximately Sunny Hollow Quick Stop to the Blakeley Road/Severance Road intersection continues through mid-November. The majority of the work will happen off the edge of the roadway, but if a lane reduction is necessary, minor delays can be expected. INTERSTATE 89 BETWEEN EXITS 10 AND 11 Nighttime paving around the Exit 10 interchange and on the northbound lanes from Exit 10 proceeding north on Tuesday through Friday nights will cause 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 both directions in non-peak hours Monday through Friday facilitated by crossover traffic patterns. Delays are expected.
Salon INK is hiring! Champlain Community Services, Inc. Shared Living Provider Open your accessible home to someone with an intellectual disability or autism and make a positive impact on their life, and yours! A generous stipend, paid time off (respite), comprehensive training & supports are provided. CCS is currently offering a variety of opportunities that could be the perfect match for your household and lifestyle. Contact Jennifer Wolcott jwolcott@ccs-vt.org or 655-0511 ext. 118 for more information ccs-vt.org E.O.E. Building a community where everyone participates and everyone belongs.
We are a state of the art salon in Hinesburg, VT specializing in color, trendy cuts, classic styles, and a bit of everything in between. All that plus a pop of cool. Our space is a mix of old school sophisticated with a modern restoration and we think that sums up everything that is Salon INK. The salon and our vision are bold and trendy, as well as sophisticated and ultra chic. The salon is saturated in natural light, making for the perfect playground to flaunt your style and talent. We use all natural products that are kind on our environment and our clients. We are looking for a front desk receptionist, part time or full time stylist, or someone interested in an apprenticeship. Experience is a plus, but we are looking for the right people. If you are honest, reliable, respectful, responsible and enthusiastic about style and helping others find their inner beauty we want to talk to you. Bonus points if you are a social media maven.
Email: saloninkvermont@gmail.com