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Gun club pushes for weekday events By Jason Starr Observer staff

The North Country Sportsman’s Club claimed a right to host special events on weekdays and to exceed a town-proposed limit of 16 special events per year in continuing negotiations over an ordinance amendment aimed at containing gunfire noise from the Old Creamery Road site. After a Williston Selectboard meeting with club president Bob Otty in July, town administrators drafted an amendment to the noise

ordinance that would restrict sport shooting to Sundays and Wednesday afternoons/ evenings. Special events would be limited to Saturdays and capped at 16 events per year — and no more than three per month. Up to four hunter education courses would also be allowed annually. The amendment was written to comply with a 2017 Vermont Supreme Court ruling that permitted the club to continue operations consistent with its “historical use” — identified in the ruling as the club’s use as of

2006, when state law was amended to limit municipal oversight of sport shooting ranges. In an Aug. 29 letter from attorney Hans Huessy, the club asserted that the town has no right to restrict special events to Saturdays, pointing out that the club has historically held weekday special events. “This places an illegal restriction on the club’s right to schedule (weekday) events,” Huessy wrote. In a meeting Tuesday with the selectboard, Otty noted that noise from weekday events

would be less impactful than Saturday events, as more residents are likely to be away from home during weekday hours. “I do not understand why the town insists on limiting such events to Saturdays, when nearby residents are much more likely to be home,” wrote Huessy. The club “can live with” the town’s proposed cap of 16 special events per year, Huessy said, but proposed it be counted as an average over a three-year period. Otty see CLUB page 24

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Christine Dougherty starts as the town’s stormwater coordinator Sept. 16.

New stormwater coordinator makes move from Colorado Town’s library director search down to two finalists By Jason Starr Observer staff

Christine Dougherty will take over the Town of Williston’s stormwater program Sept. 16. Dougherty replaces James Sherrard, the town’s first stormwater coordinator, who left the position in June for a similar job in Burlington. Dougherty is a native of Rochester, N.Y., and a graduate of SUNY-Plattsburgh who has spent

the past decade working on stormwater issues for businesses and government agencies in Colorado. She left her job as an oil and gas liaison for Adams County, Colo., on Friday. Dougherty is familiar with Vermont and said she is ready to “come home” to the East Coast. “I am really excited for the opportunity to join the Town of Wilsee STORMWATER page 24

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CVU’s Riley Gauthier, right, fights for possession during the Redhawks’ season-opening boys soccer win against Burr & Burton on Friday in Hinesburg. For more on CVU fall sports, see our Redhawks Roundup preview section on pages 9-16.

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Indian Ridge kids compete in end-of-summer triathlon

Professor brings Civil War finds to Alling library In the 1980s, Carleton Young was cleaning out his family home in Pittsburgh, Pen n. when he came upon an old trunk that he didn’t recognize. When opened, he found the trunk jam-packed with letters regarding the Civil War, written to recipients around Mont pelier, Vt. As a h istor y professor, Young was delighted with the find, but realized he had quite a mystery on his hands: He had no idea who the authors or recipients were, how his family came into possession of the letters or if the letters had any historical significance. With the help of Civil War historians and volunteers, Young pieced together the tale of the letters. Two brothers, Francis and Henry Martin of Willamstown, Vt. — members of the war’s Vermont Brigade, Army of the Potomac — had written the letters to friends and family. The letters vividly detailed Civil War battles, provided windows into the lives of weary soldiers and showcased many colorful characters they met along the way. Young has written a book about the letters and their historical im-

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WHAT: “Voices from the Attic” WHEN: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 WHERE: Dorothy Alling Memorial Library portance called “Voices from the Attic: The Williamstown Boys in the Civil War.” Join the Williston and Chittenden County historical societies in welcoming Young to the Community Room at the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library on Tuesday, Sept. 10 for a presentation from 7-9 p.m. All are welcome.

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The second annual Indian Ridge Sprint Triathlon for neighborhood kids was held Aug. 25, starting at the Indian Ridge pool on Isham Circle. Oliver Quong (pictured at top) won the age 10-12 division; Walker Edson won the age 7-9 division; and Kai Buffano (pictured above) won the age 6-and-under division. Second place went to Brady Jones (ages 10-12), Dash Buffano (ages 7-9) and Meadow Fiske (ages 6 and under). Third place went to Kian Ruid (ages 10-12), Harper Murray (ages 7-9) and William Goldfried (ages 6 and under).

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Chicago Total Access entertains a crowd at the final Thursday night concert of the season at Maple Tree Place on Aug. 22.

Dry hydrant installed on Old Creamery Road

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A ‘Dewey’ bear appears on a porch in the Southridge neighborhood. The special edition bears are promoting the commissioning of the USS Vermont Navy submarine.

Local promotes USS Vermont commissioning with ‘Dewey’ bear

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Dry hydrants use pond water for firefighting in areas not close to a water main.

The Williston Fire Department recently installed a dry hydrant on Old Creamery Road at Desarno Drive. Dry hydrants are able to provide firefighting water in areas with no water main. They use a pipe to a nearby pond with a connection to fill fire trucks. Residents who live in an area without water mains and near a body of water can contact Lt. Keith Baker of the Williston Fire Department (878-5622) about the possibility of installing a dry hydrant near their homes. The Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force, through the Ver mont Association of Conser vation Dist r icts, provided assistance with hydrant design, installation and grant funding at the Old Creamery Road location. The grant funding provided 75 percent of the cost of the hydrant, with the other 25 percent coming from the Town of Williston and in-kind donations.

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A stuffed “Dewey” bear was recently spotted in Williston’s Southridge neighborhood, a collaboration between the USS Vermont submarine commissioning committee and the Vermont Teddy Bear company. The bear is named in honor of Naval Admiral George Dewey of Montpelier. It has made appearances at events across the state promoting the upcoming commissioning of the USS Vermont, planned for March. Williston resident Gary Frymire is on the USS Vermont Commissioning Committee and placed the bear in Southridge. Frymire works for Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Niskayuna, N.Y., which designs and develops nuclear propulsion for the Navy. Vermonters interested in supporting the commissioning can make a donation or purchase a Dewey bear at www.ussvermont.org.

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Food shelf rebrands as ‘Feeding Chittenden’

The Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf will now operate under the name Feeding Chittenden, the organization announced Tuesday. The rebrand follows a series of feedback sessions with stakeholders indicating that the old name didn’t represent the full mission of the organization: alleviating hunger, creating community and cultivating opportunities for education and advancement for people experiencing food insecurity and hunger. “We’ve heard for years from our supporters and partners that we’re more than just a food shelf and that our name didn’t reflect all of the work that we do,” said Feeding Chittenden Development Director Kelly Saunders. “We hope that our new name and logo can help us tell our story more effectively in the

community.” “Over the last 45 years, we’ve grown from a small food pantry into an anti-hunger organization that operates a diverse array of programs serving more than 10,000 of our neighbors each year,” Saunders continued. “We now provide prepared meals, meal deliveries, groceries, social work services and access to expanded opportunities for those we serve through culinary job training programming operated

in partnership with the Vermont Foodbank.” The organization’s new logo is designed to characterize Feeding Chittenden as community- and service-oriented. “Every day we help seniors, working families with children, people with disabilities, people who are homeless or marginally housed and New American and refugee families, as well as others who are facing food insecurity,” said Feeding Chittenden Executive Director Rob Meehan. “We’re excited to tell our story and continue to serve residents throughout Chittenden County.” Feeding Chittenden is located at 228 North Winooski Ave., in Burlington. It can be reached at 658-7939 and followed on social media @feedingchittenden.

Mentor Vermont board welcomes Williston resident Williston’s Christine Auriemma was recently appointed to the board of directors of Mentor Vermont. Auriemma is the branch manager for Community Bank in South Burlington and was previously regional manager at Merchants Bank. She has advocated for financial literacy classes for both kids and adults. Auriemma will be joined by fellow new board member Elizabeth Dunbar. Dunbar is a media planner for Karen Fahey Advertising in Stowe and has volunteered as a mentor through Cambridge Elementary School. Auriemma and Dunbar fill vacancies left by former board members Bonnie Ferro and Lauren Brumsted Layman. The Mentor Vermont board is comprised of a combination of community members and up to

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From 18 to 21 — tobacco law takes effect Observer staff report

A law that raises the age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21 in Vermont went into effect this week. The law includes the purchase of e-cigarettes. Chittenden County Senators and Williston residents Ginny Lyons and Deb Ingram introduced the law in the Legislature this year following a December 2018 alert from the U.S. Surgeon General portraying youth e-cigarette use as a growing epidemic. The alert noted that e-cigarette use had increased by 78 percent among high school students nationally from 2017 to 2018 and warned of a new generation of Americans addicted to tobacco products. Gov. Phil Scott signed the bill in May, making Vermont one of 18 states to have raised the minimum age of tobacco sales to 21. The law also covers possession of tobacco products or paraphernalia. “We’ve made g reat st r ides against tobacco use, but the popularity of e-cigarettes and vaping continues to skyrocket among our youth,” said Health Commissioner Mark Levine. “We are also seeing evidence of increasing rates of health problems associated with vaping.” According the “Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey,” there was a significant increase in the percentage of students who have ever tried e-cigarettes, from 30 percent in

‘Customers will (now) be required to prove they are 21 before purchasing tobacco or tobacco paraphernalia.’ –Erin Sigrist Vermont Retail & Grocers Association

2015 to 34 percent in 2017. Among high school students in Vermont, 12 percent said they used electronic vapor products in the past 30 days. “These ‘cyber-cigarettes,’ with their thousands of flavors, repre-

sent a 21st Century version of big tobacco’s decades-long push to market and promote their products to youth,” Levine said. “Society always races to keep up with technology. This law helps to close the gap

ucts can be harmful and carry significant health impacts.” Vermont retailers are required to post a notice stating tobacco products will only be sold to those 21 and older. “… Retailers are committed to following this change in law,” said Erin Sigrist, president of the Vermont Retail & Grocers Association. “This means that, even if a customer has purchased tobacco products from the same store for years, customers will (now) be required to prove they are 21 before purchasing tobacco or tobacco paraphernalia.”

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Last month, the Trump administration announced its latest attempt to take food away from over 3 million working families, people with disabilities and older Americans in need by proposing to force Vermont and 42 other states to change the way they have run the SNAP program (called 3SquaresVT here in Vermont) for over 20 years. Hu nge r Fr e e Ve r mo nt h a s launched a campaign to fight this cruel proposal and protect our state’s first line of defense against hunger, calling on Vermonters to submit public comments in opposition to this proposal by Sept. 23. For over 40 years, 3SquaresVT has been our nation’s first line of defense against hunger, because it works. It provides, on average, over 70,000 Vermonters and 40 million Americans with money to spend on food in grocery stores and farmers’ markets each month. It is proven to reduce hunger, lift people out of poverty and lead to positive shortand long-term health, education and employment outcomes. “Broad-based categorical eligibility” is a provision used by our state to help 3SquaresVT reach households that are working and

may have slightly higher incomes but significant expenses (such as high housing, medical and childcare costs). It also lets 3SquaresVT food benefits reach those older Vermonters on fixed incomes who have some savings for emergencies, and those working families getting themselves to a better place by saving a few thousand dollars for expenses like increased heating costs in the winter or a security deposit on an apartment. It makes 3SquaresVT even more effective and responsive to the needs of food insecure Vermonters and is used by most states in the US. The Trump administration is proposing to essentially eliminate this provision, and thereby increase hunger in our state and across the nation. If enacted, this proposal would have devastating effects for thousands of Vermont families who rely on 3SquaresVT to put enough food on the table while working toward economic self-sufficiency. Those likely to be affected by this proposal disproportionately are working families with children, and plentiful research shows that food insecure children have higher rates of poor health, higher rates of

hospitalization and delays in cognitive development, among other learning issues. Ensuring that children have access to a program that is proven to reduce food insecurity and poverty is essential. We should be increasing benefits and easing access, rather than putting working families at risk of increased hunger and hardship. According to estimates by the Vermont Agency of Human Services, if this proposal goes into effect, approximately 5,204 households — including 13,366 Vermonters — are expected to lose benefits. This accounts for 13 percent of our state’s current caseload, and equates to approximately $7.5 million lost in annual benefits for Vermonters. Furthermore, many of the over 4,600 children in these potentially affected households may lose access to free meals at school. 3SquaresVT makes families automatically eligible for free breakfast and lunch at school. If they lose 3SquaresVT benefits, they may lose access to this critical nutrition resource as well. Despite the fact that Congress recently passed a bipartisan Farm Bill that considered and rejected see TAYLOR page 7

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Speed table frustration

I was disappointed to learn of the removal of the North Williston Road speed table (“Byebye speed bump” Aug. 29). As a former North Williston Road resident, I know how dangerous that road can be. Unfortunately, a narrow, residential road, cut winding through the hills has been deemed essential as a “circ alternative.” Has it really sunk in that our town’s infrastructure is being used to deal with the region’s traffic problem? The residents along 2A are likely also feeling the impact. Would-be circ traffic is being filtered through our neighborhoods, increasing road noise, decreasing pedestrian safety and impacting resale value of our homes. Maybe there is nothing we can do about that. The Circumferential Highway is no longer on the table, they say. However, when you as a resident go to planning sessions and officials promise traffic remediating approaches to maintain the integrity of your neighborhood, including speed tables, line adjustments, crosswalks and sidewalks, you return home in hope of a solution. Then, a temporary speed table is placed and removed in less than two months. How popular were the Skunk Hollow speed tables initially? Did they use temporary ones? Did commuters and residents give feedback? Monica Taylor is development Does one voice outweigh another? How long director at Hunger Free Verdoes it take a driver to get accustomed to trafmont, a nonprofit that works to fic pattern changes? Have we given the North end hunger and malnutrition in UB_2019MortgageAd_WillistonObserver_5x7.75_OUTPUT.pdf 1 4/2/19 3:20 PM Williston Road speed table that time? Vermont. this change, the Trump administration is attempting to bypass the legislative branch by enacting it through administrative action. Before any changes go into effect, the Trump administration must allow for a public comment period. Public comments can be submitted on behalf of individuals and groups (such as an organization, company, agency, coalition, etc.), and are due by Sept. 23. Submitting a public comment is a powerful way to share your support of 3SquaresVT, which helps tens of thousands of Vermonters put more and better food on their tables each month. Visit www.hungerfreevt.org/ protect3squaresvt for more information, resources, tips and template language you can use to craft comments opposing this proposal and share it with your networks and on social media.

Who is responsible for knowing these answers and acting on evidence? I feel, all too often, it is the squeaky wheel or the cheapest option that wins. There are more commuters than residents along this “circ alternative” to speak up, and traffic mediation is expensive. I worry that convenience has been prioritized over safety. I am frustrated for my old neighbors, I am frustrated as a commuter and I am frustrated as a taxpayer. Kathryn Hibbert Williston

What did we expect? I’m trying to understand why the town is removing the speed bump from North Williston Road. Is it because it’s not working to slow down traffic? Is it because of the accident in August, when a person was following too close? The people that complain the most, do they live on North Williston Road, or are they using it just as a travel corridor. Did town officials think there would be no complaints about it? Goodness we complain about leash laws, water runoff, property taxes, etc. So what are the alternatives? I believe we will continue to speed on this road, and it will remain unsafe for pedestrians, bikers and other motorists. I would recommend town officials to take a

field trip over to Skunk Hollow Road in Jericho. I frequently travel this road, and the speed tables there seem to be working well at slowing traffic down. John Shook Williston

Looking for legislative pages Attention students and parents of Williston eighth-graders. Are you interested in public affairs or politics and getting to know students from around the state? If so you may be interested in becoming a legislative page, and now is the time to act. Applications are due by Sept. 30 to the statehouse Sergeant-at-Arms. Each year, 30 students are selected. Ten students serve in one of three, six-week sessions. Each week is four days so that one day is spent in school. More information and the application can be found at leg.state.vt.us. Click on staff and offices, then Sergeant-at-Arms and then Legislative Page Program. Your state representatives are ready and willing to assist, interview and write letters of recommendation for you. Contact Rep. Jim McCullough at jmccullough@leg.state.vt.us or 598-4276 and Rep. Terry Macaig at macaig@msn.com or 878-3872. This is a highly competitive appointment, but worth seeking. You work four days a week for six weeks and even get paid for it. Reps. Jim McCullough and Terry Macaig Williston

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PICKLEBALL 101 Drills include: serving, return of serve, third shot drop, the soft game, volleying, basic strategies and actual playing time. Bring your own paddle or use a loaner. Instructor: Corey Gottfried. Ages 18-plus, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 10, 11 and 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. LEARN THE HARMONICA Harmonicas are amazingly easy to learn to play. You don’t have to know anything about music to play them. We’ll be working with harmonicas in the key of C. Don’t have one? They’ll be available for purchase in class ($5.75 to $39.75). Instructor: Clare Innes. Ages 18-plus, Mondays, Sept. 9- 30, 10-11 a.m. $57. LEARN THE UKULELE Ukuleles spread great waves of joy and are easy to learn how to play, even if you have no musical background. Bring a ukulele and an electronic clip-on tuner. Left-hand, baritone or low-G ukuleles. You will need the ability to translate chords. Ukuleles will be available for rent ($20) or purchase at class. Instructor: Clare Innes. Ages 18-plus, Mondays, Sept 9- 30, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $57. AHA HEARTSAVER CPR/AED This course is designed for those with little or no medical training, as well as those seeking recertification. Learn how to recognize cardiac arrest, get emergency care, perform high-quality adult CPR and provide early use of an AED. Successful completion receives two-year certification. Instructor: Williston Fire Department AHA-certified instructors. Ages 18plus, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 8:30-11:30 a.m. $50.

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When Rahn Fleming was named the head coach of the Champlain Valley Union High School football program earlier this year, he knew just who to ask for advice. Fleming approached Ute Otley, the CVU girls basketball coach and winner of five Division I state titles. “She gave me a coaching moment,” Fleming said. “She put her hands on my shoulders and made me look her right in the eye and said ‘For the first year, let it be all about football.’” As CVU gets its season underway, Fleming is taking that message to heart. “When you get coached up by Ute Otley, you listen,” he said. Fleming took the reins of the program after 12 years as an assistant coach for the Redhawks. He focused early on rebuilding confidence after last year’s 1-8 season and found a group that was ready to learn. “The very first thing I told them at our very first meeting was our season will be defined by looking

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First-year coach Rahn Fleming oversees preseason practice in August at CVU.

through the windshield, not the rearview mirror,” Fleming said. “The momentum, the enthusiasm, the energy has been building.” CVU spent the preseason weeks putting in a lot of reps, learning a new offense and learning a whole new coaching staff. Fleming knows he is asking a lot of his players. “There is so much that is so new, and there is so much learning

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Football COACH: Rahn Fleming (first season) LAST YEAR: 1-8, missed the Division I playoffs KEY RETURNEES: Seth Boffa, junior, running back/defensive back; Ryan Canty, sophomore, linebacker/running back; Angelos Carroll, sophomore, defensive back/running back; Zach Gamelin, senior, offensive line/defensive line; Isaiah Gillis, junior, linebacker/running back; Shane Gorman, junior, linebacker/running back; Will Murphy, junior, quarterback/defensive end; Eric Pockette, senior, defensive back/running back; Cole ZuWallack, senior, defensive end/wide reciever; Reid ZuWallack, senior, defensive back/running back. KEY NEWCOMERS: Max Destito, freshman, running back/ defensive back; Henry Cramer, sophomore, center/defensive line; Adam Rutherford, junior, offensive line/defensive line; Clayton Thorpe, senior, offensive line/defensive line; Ryan Walker, sophomore, offensive line/defensive line. OUTLOOK: There will be a new look on the sideline and on the field for the Champlain Valley football team this season. Firstyear coach Rahn Fleming joins the team and is looking to open up the offense more than in past years. “We selected (the offense) on purpose, to give as many kids a chance to shine as we can in the course of a ball game,” Fleming said. CVU has a bevy of experienced running backs to call, and junior Will Murphy will get the start at quarterback. “I sincerley believe we are going to surprise some people,” Fleming said. “There is so much that is so new, and there is so much learning to be done.”

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Fall Redhawks Roundup Boys volleyball COACH: Jeff Boliba (fourth season) LAST YEAR: Division I state champions KEY RETURNEES: Noah Allen, senior, middle; Baker Angstman, senior, libero; Jacob Boliba, senior, hitter/setter; Ethan Harvey, junior, hitter/setter; Alden Randall, senior, opposite; Devin Rogers, junior, middle. KEY NEWCOMERS: Alex Spitznagle, junior, opposite; Ethan Czarny, junior, middle; Oliver Pudvar, sophomore, setter; Issac Davies, junior, opposite. OUTLOOK: Champlain Valley has won the first three Division I volleyball state championships in Vermont. With six returning play-

ers, the team is aiming for number four. With Allen dominating in the middle and Angstman roving around to clean up, CVU enters the season with some of the top players in the state — and they only added more. “We have a versatile, athletic group of players that will allow the coaching staff many different options for lineup, positioning and game strategy,” said CVU coach Jeff Boliba. The only worry for the coach is making sure his team doesn’t get too complacent with so much success under its belt, something he will look to prevent early in the season.

SCHEDULE Aug. 30 vs. Vermont Commons, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at Burlington, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 5 vs. Enosburg Falls, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at Essex, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 12 vs. Vermont Commons, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 17 vs. South Burlington, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at Rice, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Lyndon Institute, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Enosburg Falls, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 5 vs. Essex, 3 p.m. Oct. 10 at South Burlington, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 11 vs. Burlington, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 15 vs. Rice, 4:30 p.m.

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Fall Redhawks Roundup Girls volleyball COACH: Jeanne Nauheimer (second season) LAST YEAR: Lost in the Division I state championship match KEY RETURNEES: Reilly Wells, senior, opposite; Taylor Detch, junior, outside; Leah Boget, senior, setter; Mekkena Boyd, senior, middle; Audrey Olson, senior, middle; Sarah Johnson, senior, setter; Lena Hansen, senior, utility; Lily Menk, senior, utility; Chole Snipes, senior, utility. KEY NEWCOMERS: Vivie Babbot, sophomore, middle; Jalen Murphy, junior, defensive specialist; Grace Lovely, freshman, defense; Maddie Bunting, frehsman, defense.

OUTLOOK: For two years in a row, the CVU girls volleyball team has been on the losing end of the Division I state title game. This year’s returning group will be looking to break that streak. An experienced group will hit the courts for the Redhawks, and that will be key, especially in the middle position. Coach Jeanne Nauheimer is excited about the improved play of Olson and Johnson, which should compliment returning starters Wells, Detch, Boget and Boyd. “I was blown away by the capacity they showed up with when we started tryouts,” Nauheimer said. “I have a feeling that was just the tip of the iceberg.”

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Fall Redhawks Roundup Cross Country COACH: Scott Bliss (20th season) LAST SEASON: Girls — Division I state champions; Boys — fifth in Division I state championship KEY RETURNEES: Girls — Alice Larson, junior; Alicia Veronneau, junior; Finnegan Mittelstadt, sophomore; Jasmine Nails, sophomore; Sadie Holmes, senior; Isabelle Mittelstadt, senior. Boys — Gavin Schaaf, junior; Skyler Heininger, junior; Parker Soares, senior; Caleb Nye, junior; Drew Buley, sophomore. KEY NEWCOMERS: Girls — Lila Taylor, sophomore; Katherine Veronneau, junior; Julia Hillier, senior; Anna Arsavski, freshman; Carly Trapeni, freshman; Maddie Connery, freshman; Mykala O’Farrell, senior. Boys — Matthew Servin, freshman; Matthew Ireland, junior; Brennan Militello, freshman; Kai Hillier, sophomore; Charlie Harder, junior; Nick Gigliotti, junior; Benjamin McAuliffe, junior.

OUTLOOK: Coming off arguably the greatest season in the storied history of CVU cross country, the girls team will be looking to build off of that success. But it will have to do so without the leadership that helped it to a 19th place finish at the Nike Cross Nationals. CVU does return Vermont’s top runner in Alice Larson, something to build off of as it hunts for its 11th state title. “We are not quite as deep as we were last year, but you can already see some of the other kids developing,” said CVU coach Scott Bliss. “The development of the younger kids will be important to fill out our top seven.” On the boys side, CVU is looking for another top six finish at the state meet and will rely on a small group of returning runners to lead the way. But the Redhawks have a number of newer names to watch that could propel them into another qualification for New Englands.

SCHEDULE Aug. 31 at Essex (Tree Farm), 9:30 a.m. Sept. 7 at Burlington High School, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 7 Springstead Invitational (Shaker High), 10:30 a.m. Sept. 14 at Queensbury High School Sept. 21 Manchester Invitational, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 28 at Coe-Brown Northwood Academy, 10 a.m. Oct. 5 Thetford Invitational, 10 a.m. Oct. 8 BFA Fairfax relays, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 12 Manhattan Invite (VanCortland Park), 12 p.m. Oct .19 NVAC Championships at Missisquoi H.S., 2 p.m. Oct. 26 State Championships at Theftord, 10 a.m. Nov. 9 New Englands at Whitcomb Park, Manchester Conn.

Girls soccer COACH: Stan Williams (seventh season) LAST YEAR: 17-0, Division I state champions KEY RETURNEES: Gillian Magnier, senior, midfield; Quinn Boardman, senior, defense; Maryn Askew, senior, goalkeeper; Avery Sleeper, senior, forward; Maggie Gannon, senior, midfield; Karolina Sienko, senior, midfield; Shelby Statton, senior, defense; Kaya Carroll, senior, midfield; Edie Wright, Observer photo by Al Frey senior, defense. The CVU girls soccer team returns from a warm-up run prior to a KEY NEWCOMERS: Too early preseason practice in August. to tell OUTLOOK: With 15 players — SCHEDULE including nine seniors — returning from last year’s Division I title-winning Sept. 3 at Colchester, 4:30 p.m. team, the Redhawks will look to keep Sept. 11 vs. Rutland, 4:3 p.m. the ball rolling this year. With Askew Sept. 14 at Mt. Anthony, 1 p.m. returning to anchor the defense in goal, Sept. 17 at MMU, 4:30 p.m. CVU will be hard to score against. Sept. 20 at Essex, 4:30 p.m. The Redhawks will rely on their team Sept. 23 at Burr and Burton, 4:30 p.m. depth and speed to start the season, Sept. 25 vs. South Burlington, 4:30 p.m. kicking things off with a title-game Sept. 28 at St. Johnsbury, 10 a.m. rematch against Colchester in Tuesday’s season-opener. Oct. 1 vs. MMU, 4 p.m. “Our goal is to make this a successOct. 5 vs. Colchester, 4 p.m. ful and meaningfull experience for Oct. 10 at Burlington, 4 p.m. the team and all 21 individuals,” CVU Oct. 12 at South Burlington, 3 p.m. coach Stan Williams said. “If we can Oct. 15 vs. BFA St. Albans, 4 p.m. do that, we have a shot at playing into Oct. 18 vs. Essex, 4 p.m. November.”

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Taylor Hoar pitches to the green during CVU girls golf tryouts at Cedar Knoll Golf Course.

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Fall Redhawks Roundup Boys golf COACH: Seth Emerson (seventh season) LAST YEAR: Division I state champions KEY RETURNEES: Nate Godbout, senior; Evan Forrest, junior; Kyle Rexford, junior; Alex Leonard, junior; Finn O’Brien, sophomore; Cam Saia; Austin Igler. KEY NEWCOMERS: Too early to tell OUTLOOK: The Champlain Valley boys golf team needed a rare, tiebreaking extra hole to beat BFA-St. Albans and capture the Division

I state championship last season. After that, a repeat crown sounds like an easy goal, right? CVU returns three golfers from last year’s squad in Godbout, Forrest and Leonard, giving it a good base to start its title-seeking run. “Our depth is a strength of ours,” said CVU coach Seth Emerson. “We have some hungry juniors and seniors vying for the four and five spots. I think we are in good shape to make a run at a two-peat.”

SCHEDULE Sept. 4 vs. Rice at Spaulding H.S., 4 p.m. Sept. 5 tournament at Cedar Knoll Golf Course, 4 p.m. Sept. 10 tournament at Kwiniaska Golf Course, 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at North Country (Newport Country Club), 9:30 a.m. Sept. 16 tournament at Vermont National Golf Course, 4 p.m.

Sept. 20 tournament at Rocky Ridge Golf Course, 4 p.m. Sept. 23 tournament at Champlain Country Club, 4 p.m. Sept. 26 Metro championships at Williston Country Club, 10 a.m. Oct. 2 State qualifier, Stowe Country Club Oct. 10 State Championships, the Quechee Club

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Fall Redhawks Roundup Field hockey COACH: Tucker Pierson (fourth season) LAST YEAR: 7-8-1, lost in the Division I quarterfinals KEY RETURNEES: Flynn Hall, senior, forward/midfield; Lena Ashooh, junior, forward; Hailey Chase, junior, forward; Maggie Warren, senior, midfield/defense. KEY NEWCOMERS: Too early to tell OUTLOOK: The CVU field hockey team has some work to do to start the season, with only 10 players returning

from last year’s squad. With only five of the returnees coming in with starting experience, the Redhawks will have to find some experience out of their new roster. “Every player on this team can play,” said CVU coach Tucker Pierson. “We will be looking to find the most competitive combination of athletes.” The team does return three of its starting forwards, giving CVU some experience in putting the ball in the net.

SCHEDULE Aug. 30 at Rutland, 4 p.m. Sept. 3 at MMU, 4 p.m. Sept. 5 vs. South Burlington, 4 p.m. Sept. 7 vs. Burr and Burton, 12 p.m. Sept. 13 vs. Burlington, 4 p.m. Sept. 17 at Rice, 4 p.m. Sept. 23 vs. MMU, 4 p.m.

Sept. 25 at Burlington, 4 p.m. Sept. 27 vs. Colchester, 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at Mt. Abraham, 3:45 p.m. Oct 5 vs. Essex, 3 p.m. Oct. 7 vs. Rice, 3:45 p.m. Oct. 12 at South Burlington, 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at Middlebury, 3:45 p.m.

Hailey Chase works on stick-handling during the first day of field hockey tryouts at CVU in August. Observer photo by Al Frey

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CROSS COUNTRY The Champlain Valley Union High School girls cross country team placed three runners in the top five to claim a win at the Essex Invitational on Saturday. Alicia Veronneau placed first for the Redhawks, finish in 19 minutes, 6.6 seconds, while Alice Larson was third and Finnegan Mittelstadt came in fifth place. The Champlain Valley boys team tied for second place in the race. Essex came in first with 50 points, while U-32 and CVU tied with 85 points. Matthew Servin came in 12th place to pace the Redhawks, while Caleb Nye followed in 13th place. FOOTBALL Rutland 64, Champlain Valley 6: The Champlain Valley football team opened the season against Rutland Friday and scored the game’s first touchdown, with Seth Boffa running 34 yards. But the Raiders scored the next 64 points. Quarterback Owen Perry ran for 88 yards on 19 carries and two touchdowns. Boffa finished with 75 yards to lead the Redhawks offense.

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BOYS SOCCER Champlain Valley 6, Burr and Burton 0: It was a good start for the Champlain Valley boys soccer team as it began its title defense on Friday. Jack Sinopoli tallied twice to lead the Redhawks (1-0), while Holden Batchelder (one assist), Jonah Roberts (one assist), Sam Johnson and Erik Stolen all scored a goal. Jett Barbic made five saves to earn the win in goal. FIELD HOCKEY Rutland 3, Champlain Valley 2: Champlain Valley was outpaced by Rutland on Friday in a field hockey match. Hailey Chase had two goals for the Redhawks (0-1), while Flynn Hall added an assist. Camie Cuttitta made eight saves in goal. BOYS VOLLEYBALL Champlain Valley 3, Vermont Commons 0: The Champlain Valley boys volleyball team opened with a win over Vermont Commons on Friday. The Redhawks won the first set 25-17, the second 25-19 and the third 25-17 to sweep to a win.

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SENIORS

Savvy Senior By Jim Miller

Electric bikes are booming among baby boomers Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about electric bicycles? A friend of mine, who’s almost 70, recently got one and absolutely loves it. He told me he rides more now than he ever did his regular bicycle. Interested Boomer Dear Interested, Electric bikes have become very popular among U.S. baby boomers over the past few years because

they’re super fun to ride and easier on an aging body. Electric bikes, also known as e-bikes, are conventional bicycles with a battery-powered “pedal” or “throttle” assist. When you saddle up and push the pedals or throttle, a small motor engages and gives you a boost, so you can whiz up hills, ride into headwinds and cruise over challenging terrain without gassing yourself or taxing your knee joints. Many older e-bike owners say

that they ride more frequently and go further and longer than they ever would with a traditional bike. Here’s what you should know about e-bikes, along with some tips to help you choose one. WHAT TO KNOW E-bikes are more complicated and expensive than regular bicycles, so you need to do some research before you purchase one. For starters, you need to know that there are three different types of e-bikes to choose from: l Cla ss one ( ped al-a ssist) — electric bikes that only provide assistance when the rider is pedaling, and only up to 20 miles per hour. These are the most common type of electric bikes. l Class two (throttle-assist) — e-bikes that let you use the electric motor without pedaling, like a motorcycle or scooter, but only up to 20 miles per hour. l Class three (speed pedal-assist) — e-bikes with a motor that will assist with bike speeds of up to 28 miles per hour.

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Because they’re electrically powered, states and local communities have varying regulations regarding the use of e-bikes. In many states, class one and two e-bikes are allowed to be ridden wherever a traditional bike goes, while class three are generally allowed only on streets due to their higher top speed. For more information on your state’s e-bike laws, visit PeopleForBikes.org/e-bikes. You should also k now that e-bikes come in many different styles — commuter, cruiser, mountain, road, folding, etc. — just like traditional bikes, to meet different riding needs. They also run on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, and their motors are either hub-driven mounted on the front or rear wheel, or mid-drive motors that are mounted to the frame at the bottom bracket between the cranks. The only downsides of e-bikes are weight and cost. Because of the battery and motor, e-bikes are much heavier than traditional bicycles weighing 50-plus pounds, so it can be more challenging if you

have to manually lift or maneuver your bike a lot. And e-bikes are expensive, typically between $2,500 and $3,500. E-bikes are made by many of the same established companies that make traditional bikes like Specialized, Electra, Schwinn, Trek, Giant, Cannondale and Felt, along with a number of upstarts like Juiced Faraday, Pedego, Elby and Hi Bike. To shop for an e-bike, find some good bike shops in your area that sell them so you can test ride a few. If you’re interested in a cheaper option, there are also e-bike kits you can purchase at places like Walmart, Amazon.com and eBikeKit.com that can convert your regular bike into an e-bike for a few hundred dollars. 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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Interstate 89 to be slowed between exits 16 and 17

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Bridge work at Interstate 89 over Mallett’s Creek in Colchester between exits 16 and 17 will cause traffic delays this weekend, according to the Vermont Agency of Transportation. The bridge will be closed starting at 7 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Monday, and traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions. Four bridges are undergoing rehabilitation this summer, two over Mallett’s Creek and two over Bay Road. Deteriorated bridge decks are being replaced with new precast deck panels. Concrete will be replaced on the bridges’ back walls and approach slabs, and minor steel and concrete repairs will be completed on the abutments and piers, according to Vtrans. The project is expected to be completed in October. X

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Cooking Corner

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If you’re thinking about passing over real milk in favor of one of the non-dairy milk alternatives, like oat, almond or coconut milk, it’s important to know they’re not a one-to-one swap. In fact, while they might have similar packaging, real milk and non-dairy alternatives differ in several key areas including nutrition, ingredients, added sugars and taste. Few non-dairy alternatives can match the full nutrient package found in real milk. Dairy milk naturally contains protein, calcium, phosphorus and B vitamins. It is also the top food source of calcium, vitamin D and potassium in the American diet — three nutrients people most often lack. Real milk is also simple, with a short ingredient list of just milk, vitamin A and vitamin D, while some non-dairy alternatives have 10 or more ingredients. Milk plays a key role in this creamy mac and cheese. EASY CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE Servings: 4 12 ounces small pasta noodles, like elbows or shells 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons flour 2 1/2 cups low-fat milk, divided 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese salt, to taste pepper, to taste chopped parsley, for garnish (optional) 1 glass milk (8 ounces) paired with each serving

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TUESDAY, SEPT. 10 Vermont Civil War story A uniquely personal Civil War story as seen through the eyes of two Vermont brothers who left behind a treasure trove of letters discovered recently by Carlton Young. He will be discussing the brothers’ experiences as told in the letters. 7 p.m. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston.

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Embroiderers’ Guild gathering The Green Mountain Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America meets to work on embroidery projects and have lunch. 9:30 a.m. Ascension Lutheran Church, 95 Allen Rd., South Burlington. All abilities welcome. 9228936 or gmc.vt.ega@gmail.com Fort Ethan Allen history tour Will Parkinson leads a tour of Fort Ethan Allen at his Fort Ethan Allen Museum. Tour officer’s row, the enlisted men’s barracks, the horse barns and other buildings at a fort that was established as a U.S. Cavalry post in 1894. 7 p.m. 11 Darcy Drive, in the fort.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 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.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 Ladies clothing swap A clothing swap for all sizes and style preferences. Bring clothes to swap that you no longer want

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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.

ONGOING 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.

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Add pasta to pot of boiling, salted water; boil until tender then drain and rinse with cold water. Toss pasta with olive oil and set aside. In large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in flour. Gradually whisk in 2 cups milk until smooth and creamy. Stir in garlic powder. Stir in cheese until completely melted and fully incorporated. Add remaining milk to thin. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in cooked pasta, garnish with pepper and chopped parsley, if desired, and serve with a glass of milk. — Family Features

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CLASSIFIEDS 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.

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF WILLISTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD AGENDA Tuesday, September 24, 2019 – 7:00 PM 7900 Williston Road Town Hall Meeting Room DP 20-07 Munson Way, LLC c/o Tim McKenzie request pre-application review of a proposed boundary line adjustment, lot merger, self-storage facility, and outdoor storage use on 9.31-acres located on Lots 2, 3, 5, and 6 at Munson Way in the IZDW. DP 20-08 Debora Macdonald and Robert Gatta request pre-application review of a proposed 2-lot residential subdivision of a 9.78-acre parcel to create 1 new dwelling unit at 1256 Old Stage Road in the ARZD. DP 20-09 Brian Cairns requests a discretionary permit to reconstruct a section of the building on a 3.2-acre parcel located at 323 IZDW. DP 20-10 Casella Waste Management Inc. c/o John Gay request a discretionary permit for a 19,700 SF building expansion and related appurtenances at 217 Avenue C and 220 Avenue B in the IZDW. oject details and site plans are available

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North Country Sportsman’s Club president Bob Otty discusses a proposed amendment to the town’s noise ordinance Tuesday during a meeting with the Williston Selectboard.

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explained that if the club holds fewer than 16 events in one year, it would like the right to hold more than 16 events the following year. “The club would accept a rolling three year average of 16 special events per year,” Huessy wrote. The club also accepts the limit of three special events per month, not including hunter education courses. Club member John Vibber, sensing the conclusion of years of dispute, told

the board that, as long as the ordinance doesn’t infringe on the club’s historical use, “then the war is over. We will be aligned with each other, and that will be a really good thing.” “The club would prefer to avoid the cost of further litigation,” Huessy wrote, “and to that end … I ask that you seriously consider the club’s proposal.” The board would need to hold a public hearing to amend the ordinance. Board members declined to call a public hearing Tuesday, instead voting unanimously to table the issue pending further review from the town’s attorney, Bob Fletcher.

liston public works team, to work with Williston’s residents and the many other stakeholders of the stormwater industry,” she said. Williston’s stormwater coordinator position was created within the Public Works Department in 2015 to help build and maintain stormwater infrastructure that controls runoff from impervious surfaces to improve local water quality. “I’ve always had an interest in balancing development interests with natural resource management and sustainability,” Dougherty said. The town created the position after implementing a stormwater utility fee on local property owners that produces about $700,000 in annual revenue.

Two finalists to be interviewed for library director Two finalists have been chosen for on-site interviews Sept. 16 for the position of director of the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. Former director Marti Fiske resigned in August for a similar job in Keene, N.H. Town administrators narrowed an applicant field of 25 candidates down to six for initial interviews. Three accepted and were interviewed in August by a hiring committee consisting of a library employee, three library trustees and a town administrator. The committee invited all three to return for on-site interviews, and two

‘We have high hopes with the two (finalists). We think they have a lot to offer.’ –Rick McGuire Williston town manager

accepted, Town Manager Rick McGuire said. McGuire declined to identify the two finalists by name, but said they both have held library leadership positions. One candidate is currently living in Vermont, McGuire said. The other lives in Washington, but has formerly lived in Vermont. Assistant library director Debbie Roderer has increased her hours and responsibilities since Fiske’s departure to serve as acting director. “There has been an extra burden on all the staff,” McGuire said. The Sept. 16 site visit will include an interview with a panel of library patrons, trustees, town staff and a member of the Williston Selectboard. An interview with the full board of trustees will follow, as well as a question-and-answer session with library staff. McGuire will also assign a written and verbal presentation on an issue related to library business. “We have high hopes with the two (finalists),” he said. “We think they have a lot to offer.”

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