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rate ramifications are going to be if we get to the point where we have to put additions on our Increased student enrollment schools,” board member Josilyn from new home construction over Adams said. the next five years will overwhelm Including Williston Central capacity at Allen Brook School, School, the town’s K-8 system will likely requiring an addition to see an increase of 152 students by Williston’s K-2 building. 2031, according to the study. By That is the conclusion of a de- contrast, in the previous 10 years, mographic study the Champlain enrollment declined by 110 stuValley School District commis- dents. sioned in March. The results were The birth rate in Williston delivered Tuesday to the Cham- has been steady over the past ten plain Valley School Board. years, with new births averaging Study author Richard Grip about 77 a year. The study does not projects that total enrollment in predict an increase in births. Raththe five-town district will increase er, the increased student populaby about 400 students over the tion will come from new housing next 10 years, reversing a trend of construction and people moving decreased enrollto Williston ment from the with school‘The appeal of a previous 10 years aged children. (there are 120 “ Y o u good school district fewer students in have a lot of draws families into the district this inward miyear than in 2012 gration, parthe community.’ — a 3 percent ticularly of Richard Grip decline.) parents movStatistical Forecasting LLC Allen Brook ing in with School (ABS) is their kids just already at capacbefore kinity, according to d e r g a r t e n ,” district Chief Operations Officer Grip said. “This … is typical in Jeanne Jensen. The district has school districts with excellent hired an architect who is studying reputations, because the appeal of how to add learning space there. a good school district draws famiThe results of the demographic lies into the community.” study add urgency to that work. School board member Erin Williston is projected to add Brady welcomes the increased roughly 55 ABS students in the student population and said exnext five years. panding schools is a good chal“We already have a problem lenge to have. in that building,” Jensen said. “To me, this is really exciting “There’s no way it’s going to take and hopeful information,” Brady another (55) kids.” said. The student population is foreNew housing projections casted to stabilize after five years. were based on projects that are Grip has more confidence in his both approved and under confive-year projection than the full sideration with the Development decade because, within five years, Review Board. In Williston, the the study can rely on actual birth study predicts 753 new homes in counts to project incoming ele- the next 10 years, taking into acmentary school students. count new neighborhoods at the Jensen said any addition to Catamount Golf Club, the former ABS would require not just new Essex Alliance Church property classroom space, but also ex- (now Snyder Homes), Cottonpanded student support services, wood Crossing, Trinity Baptist and that taxpayers should expect Church and the low-income and school construction funding re- transitional housing project at the quests on the horizon. former Marriot hotel in Taft Cor“We should make sure the see ABS page 9 town understands what the tax BY JASON STARR Observer staff
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May flowers Adams Apple Orchard marks its 50th year in 2022 and the trees appear to be celebrating by adorning themselves in clouds of blossoms under the dramatic storm clouds gathering above them on Monday. What started as an orchard of 20 trees in 1972 now includes vast rows of trees numbering 900. Apple blossoms bring the promise of a bountiful crop come fall.
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The Adams bring in bees each year to assist with their pollination.
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Richmond Farmers’ Market opens June 3
The Richmond Farmers’ Market opens for the 2022 season on June 3 with a mix of new and returning vendors.
The Farmers’ Market in Richmond reopens the first Friday in June. OBSERVER CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The market will be open from 3-6:30 p.m. every Friday through Oct. 14 on the Volunteer’s Green in Richmond. Shoppers can find local produce, prepared food, baked goods, artisanal crafts, live music and special events. Eighteen of the vendors are signed on for the season. They will be complemented by a
rotating roster of half-season and day vendors creating variety week-to-week. Live music starts June 3 with Fiddlehead Hollow performing original music in traditional old-time style. “Our market is a community watering-hole,” said Co-Market Manager Ariana Matthews-Salzman. “It draws people outside in a safe, social environment and brings them together over good food and good music.” The vendor line up includes longtime cornerstone Last Resort Farm, returning Richmond-based New Tradition Farm and veggie vendor Archie’s Place. Other farmers include Prima Materia mushroom growers, Fairytale Farm cheese vendor, and flower vendor Broken Shard Garden. Those looking for a meal can find handheld pies from Pie Empire, empanadas, tamales and ceviche from Aromaticah, and youth-entrepreneur crafted burgers from Glory Burger. New vendors include Blue House Bakeshop, Bicycle Mill Baking Co, The Coffee Bus, SUP Con GUSTO and Vermont Cheeseless. “I want the market to be a space for community members to connect with local food producers and makers in an authentic way,” said Co-Market Manager Marissa Green. “I am looking forward to warm Friday afternoons spent meeting my neighbors and getting to know the community better.” Visit www.richmondfarmersmarketvt.org for more information.
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The Williston Historical Society and the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library invite residents to a historic walking tour of the Village of Williston. The walk will be led by Richard H. Allen, retired Williston teacher and the author of “Images of America-Williston” and numerous other books and articles on the area. On this 90-minute tour, Allen will share the history of people
and places that are behind this well-traveled portion of Williston Road. The tour will meet and launch from the library at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 4. Register at www.damlvt.org for a spot on the tour (click on June 4 on the calendar to register under “Williston History Walk”). This is a rain or shine tour that will help you see your town as you never have before.
The Friends of the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library book sale fundraiser returns to the Williston Central School gym this summer after a two-year pandemic hiatus. OBSERVER FILE PHOTO
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Public invited to Williston Memorial Day observance The Williston-Richmond Rotary Club and the Town of Williston will hold a Memorial Day observance at the town’s Veterans Park on Monday, May 30 at 8 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend. Hazen Metro will open the event with the playing of bagpipes. Planned speakers providing brief remarks include Rotary Club President Lesley Murray and Town Manager Erik Wells. An invocation will be offered by a local clergy member. The ceremony will include the dedication of engraved bricks installed this month in the war memorial’s patio to recognize 10 veterans, as well as a reading of the names of deceased veterans honored at the memorial. The event will close with the playing of taps by Williston Central School student Luke Buehler. Williston’s Veterans Park is located between the Town Hall and Town Hall Annex on Williston Road in the Village. Parking is available behind Town Hall.
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The Friends of the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library are excited to announce that the traditional annual book sale will be held on July 3-4 in the Williston Central School gymnasium. The sale will be from 4-6 p.m. on July 3 and from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on July 4. We will be accepting donations starting on June 1 from 12-2 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 5-7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. There will also be donation drop-off time on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are limiting donations to three boxes per person per day. These new standards mean we can validate the donations quickly and not keep you waiting. We are looking for the following materials in good condition: hardcover books, softcover/paperback books, children/young adult books, reference or travel books that are less than five years old and foreign language books (not textbooks). We cannot accept: magazines, puzzles, games, condensed books, VHS or cassette tapes, music CDs, computer software, textbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias, sheet music or maps. The Friends need volunteer help to put on this sale. There is a signup sheet in the library, or you can email daml@damlvt.org or call (802) 878-
4918 to sign up. Anyone who volunteers gets to come into the book sale early (at 3 p.m.) on July 3 to shop. The following times/jobs need volunteers. • July 1, 3-4 p.m.: setting up the 55 tables in the gym • July 2, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.: transporting the books from the library to the gym and setting them out on the appropriate tables • July 3, 3:30-6 p.m.: working at checkout, helping buyers, rearranging books during the sale • July 4, 8:30-11 a.m. working at checkout, helping buyers, rearranging books during the sale • July 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: working at checkout, helping buyers, rearranging books during the sale • July 4, 2-4 p.m.: breaking down the sale — boxing up unsold books, wrapping boxes on pallets, stacking tables. In previous years, we have asked for volunteers to sort the books before the sale, but we will be using former sorters to do this work, so we don’t need volunteers for this job. We very much appreciate your donations and volunteering your time. We can’t do it without you! Ann Park is a member of the Friends of the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library.
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WILLISTON: BUSINESS HUB OF VERMONT Former A.C. Moore spot gets new tenant O’Reilly Auto Parts is preparing to move into the former A.C. Moore spot in the Taft Corners Associates-owned plaza that is currently anchored by REI Coop in Williston. The auto parts store will be located on the west end of the plaza next to Marshalls.
The exterior is substantially complete at the new L.L. Bean store at Finney Crossing ahead of the store’s grand opening celebration June 10-12. OBSERVER PHOTO BY JASON STARR
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Bolton Valley names vice president and COO From left to right, Lund Director of Development Sharon Lifschutz receives a check from Healthy Living Market and Cafe staffers Echo Norcott and Devon Kerry. OBSERVER COURTESY PHOTO
Healthy Living, shoppers donate $20K to nonprofits Healthy Living Market & Café and its shoppers donated nearly $20,000 to local nonprofits during the first quarter of 2022 through its point-of-sale round-up program. The Williston Community Food Shelf received $4,453 and the South Burlington Food Shelf received $5,494. About $10,000 went to the Lund Family Center, an adoption agency, childhood education organization and residential treatment facility in Burlington. The money was raised by shoppers rounding up at the register and a match from Healthy Living. “As a family-run business, it’s important for us to support organizations in our community that prioritize children and families,” Eli Lesser-Goldsmith, Healthy Living CEO, said. “From feeding families to ensuring kids are able to grow up in loving homes, we appreciate the work these non-profits do each and every day.”
Maple producers get quality assurance funding The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association has secured $637,000 in federal funding to support its Sugarhouse Certification Program. The association launched the program last summer as a way to provide technical education and
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Engelberth construction celebrates 50 years Engelberth Construction is celebrating 50 years in business this year. Starting in 1972 in the basement of Otto Engelberth’s home in Colchester, the company now has offices in Colchester and Concord, N.H., and employs roughly 140 people. The company works in construction in the academic, healthcare, assisted living, resort and housing industries and has completed projects in Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. “Over the past 50 years, we have been surrounded by the absolute best people in the business; our clients, employees and subcontractors have turned vision into reality, in more ways than we could have imagined. We are grateful to everyone who has joined us along our journey and look forward to where it takes us next,” company President Pierre LeBlanc said.
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That’s a wrap! The Legislature has now adjourned for the year, which also marks the end of the biennium and the end of my first term as a legislator. Let me start by thanking the voters of Williston for trusting me to represent you in Montpelier. The work I am most proud of helping lead: universal school meals With federal pandemic support for universal free school meals ending this year, I felt strongly Vermont should continue offering free breakfast and lunch to all students. Without universal meals, only those students from families with the lowest incomes qualified for free breakfast and lunch at school, and those federal thresholds are very low. Across all income levels, children are attuned to distinctions between themselves and other students. Many families are reluctant to complete the form or struggle with its complexity. When meals are not universally free for all students, the students who qualify often skip the meal to avoid any sense of labeling, particularly as they get older. I took a leadership role —
along with a coalition of my colleagues, including the retiring Sen. Chris Pearson — to successfully fight to provide every student access to free breakfast and lunch next year. We succeeded in large part thanks to Williston’s own Anore Horton, who leads Hunger Free Vermont. Her organization built a grassroots campaign that made
Governance is often reduced to a cynical caricature that is far from the largely bipartisan process I have witnessed this year. sure my fellow legislators understood the importance of universal school meals. I liken universal school meals to the curb cuts on sidewalks. These curb cuts are required to make sidewalks accessible to those with disabilities. However, everyone benefits from them, whether you’re pushing a stroller, wheeling a grocery cart or simply avoiding a trip hazard. Universal meals benefit stu-
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dents who may come to school hungry for many reasons beyond economic need, including family stress, parents working multiple jobs, or high school students often starting very early in the morning. Vermont schools that offered universal meals before the pandemic offer examples of healthier learning environments and better outcomes. Vermont has a reputation for providing high quality school meals sourced from local farms. A UVM study indicated that school meal programs support a vibrant agricultural economy, with every dollar spent on local food in schools generating $1.60 in the Vermont economy. The work I am most proud of supporting: child tax credit, higher education investments and pension reform In my campaign two years ago, I pledged to be a strong advocate for children and families. Vermont has long overlooked the “bookends” of our education system: early childcare and college. Research shows that every dollar invested in the birth-tofive years yields a $3 return. Perhaps the single most important bill this session was the creation of a Vermont child tax
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The other side of customer service The entire tone of Pat Scheidel’s column in last week’s Observer (“The increasing abandonment of the customer”) was so condescending that I reread it several times to be certain I hadn’t misunderstood Scheidel’s intent. But alas, I misunderstood nothing. When he spoke of the “luster” of serving other people, I nearly fell off my chair! I had to wonder exactly which century he thinks he is living in. People in customer service are no different than the privileged people who Scheidel apparently feels are deserving of sycophantic adulation from the servant class. People in customer service are employees working to earn a paycheck to try to squeak by in this ever-failing economy, just like everyone else. I have seen firsthand how absolutely rudely many cashiers are treated by irate customers who, instead of being grateful that there is someone willing to work in a customer service position, feel entitled to have their boots licked by the servant class. But, according to Scheidel, they no longer view that opportunity with the radiance it once held. It must be terribly difficult to maintain a positive attitude with a customer after the prior ten treated them in a demeaning fashion. It must be difficult to smile at that next customer and ask how they’re doing when you know that there is a 50/50 chance that your query will be met with a very curt, “Get me six bags of (X product).” I found it particularly astonishing that Scheidel takes issue with having to wait his turn. He blames the customer service person and
calls them oblivious. Knowing that the businesses are very shortstaffed, maybe it would behoove the ever-suffering customer to simply … wait his turn! This was a common courtesy that I learned at my mother’s knee, but I see little courtesy in Scheidel’s column. I found the entire tone of Scheidel’s column to be, not only tone deaf, but absolutely entitled. Mr. Scheidel quoted Shakespeare; I’ll return the favor and quote “Three Dog Night”: “How can people be so heartless? How can people be so cruel?” Live a day in the shoes of a customer service employee and maybe you’ll see that these overworked, under-appreciated people put up with more grief from their customers than you could possibly believe. Meegan Delphia Williston
Family gratitude The family of Leon Lestage wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone that attended his celebration of life on May 7. We appreciated seeing the many friends, family, UVM basketball team members, UVM ROTC graduates and other students that Leon touched the lives of. We’d like to send a special thank you to the Vermont State Police for their presence. It was wonderful to see so many of Leon’s classmates, work associates and colleagues from his life. Your kind words will live on in our hearts and minds. Thank you. Dixie Lestage, Michelle Jimmo, Jay Lestage, Tyler Lestage
Consider Kitty Toll for Lt. Governor As both a business owner and citizen, I wholeheartedly endorse Kitty Toll of Danville for lieutenant governor. In this historic election cycle, there is so much at stake, and as always, Vermont has the ability to make an out-sized impact beyond our borders by advancing good policy within. Our next lieutenant governor will play a key role in allocating the historic federal dollars secured by our congressional delegation to address our state’s most pressing challenges. I like the fact that she is a former middle school teacher, and as a state legislator and chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Kitty has great experience for the job. She has a deep understanding of our state’s needs, having worked with members on both sides of the aisle to manage and balance Vermont’s budget. She understands that issues like childcare, housing and broadband are intertwined and that we can’t have one without the other if we are to attract new families to our state and keep a generation here in Vermont. Kitty Toll was an excellent representative for Caledonia County, and I know she will serve all Vermonters well. She embodies the best values of Vermont: community-oriented, trustworthy, informed and organized. I hope you will consider Kitty Toll for your vote for lieutenant governor in the Aug. 9 Democratic primary. Sascha Mayer Mamava CEO and co-founder Williston
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credit. It will give $1,000 per year to parents and guardians for every qualifying child 5 years of age or younger, based on family income. (The bill, H. 510, also increases the child and dependent care credit, increases our Vermont earned income tax credit, creates a deduction for all interest paid on student loans, increases income thresholds for existing Social Security benefits exclusions by $5,000, and creates new exclusions for $10,000 of retirement income from military service. Ways and Means Chair Janet Ancel called it “the most significant tax relief package we’ve been able to offer Vermonters” in her long tenure.) On the other “bookend” of our educational system, I know all too well how difficult it is for graduating high school seniors to access and afford post-secondary education and training. I strongly supported an historic investment in higher education, particularly in the Vermont State College (VSC) system, which was on the brink of collapse. The VSC offers a unique and tremendously important level of access and affordability to Vermont students, a third of whom are first-generation students. I will continue to advocate for more support for the VSC as it becomes the first truly hybrid
statewide university system and continues to play an important role in our state’s workforce development challenges. I was proud to support a bipartisan, multi-year process to shore up the state and teacher pension programs. The State of Vermont will contribute $200 million in one-time surplus revenues. Meanwhile, teachers and state employees will increase and restructure their contributions — higher-income workers will pay a higher percentage of their income — and accept a small adjustment to cost-of-living increases. These changes will eliminate $2 billion of unfunded liability and ensure retirement security and healthcare certainty for retired teachers and state employees for years to come. I was surprised the governor vetoed the effort. But I was pleased to support a successful unanimous veto override in which every Democrat, Republican, Progressive and Independent in the Legislature backed the deal. The work we must continue: childcare, workforce, climate and housing We have a severe shortage of high-quality childcare in Vermont, and yet early childhood professionals are underpaid and undervalued. While we made large investments in workforce development, we need to do more to retain our graduates and help them reach their full poten-
tial. Like many states across the country, Vermont is facing a housing crisis. While the Legislature passed S. 226 to invest $22 million to expand access to safe and affordable housing in all 14 counties, our housing challenges are complex and will persist. Our annual transportation bill included important investments in climate solutions but it was deeply disappointing that the Legislature was unable to override the Governor’s veto of a clean heat standard. As individuals and as a state, we need to do far more to address climate change and help Vermonters adapt. Governance is often reduced to a cynical caricature that is far from the largely bipartisan process I have witnessed this year. From veteran legislators to state employees to advocates to students to policy experts, the people that are a part of the legislative process give me sincere hope for our future. Government is us. It is the people we elect (at all levels) to make decisions on our behalf as best they can. Thank you, Williston. Erin Brady represents Williston in the Vermont House of Representatives. She can be reached at ebrady@leg.state. vt.us.
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ners. District-wide, the study predicts 1,265 new homes. “It’s really hard to estimate when they will be built and when they will be occupied so we had to make a lot of assumptions,” Grip acknowledged. Most of the planned new homes will be apartments, condominiums and duplexes, he said. The study predicts that 270 of the roughly 400 new students in the district will result from new housing construction over the next 10 years. Williston resident Donna Roeser urged school administrators to take a more active role in land development decisions in light of the impact they have on the school district. “The town has no obligation to ask our opinion,” Jensen said. “We have to educate the kids that show up. We don’t have the authority to say ‘you can’t keep building in this town.’” Jensen did, however, indicate that the district will be asking town administra-
Allen Brook School will need to be expanded to handle an expected influx of new students due to new housing construction and an increasing number of families with school-aged kids moving to town, according to a new report commissioned by the Champlain Valley School District. OBSERVER FILE PHOTO
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tors about an increase in school impact fees for new development to help fund education. “We will have to get lawyers involved but I suspect we’ll be having that conversation, at least in Williston,” she said. OTHER NOTABLE DATA FROM THE STUDY:
• The total population in the five-town district is 27,224 (as of 2020); Williston accounts for 37 percent of that with a population of 10,103. Williston’s population is projected to be 11,700 by 2030. • Ten years ago, Williston was 94 percent white; in 2020 it was 88 percent white. • Asians are Williston’s second-largest race at 3.5 percent; in each of the other towns in the district, Hispanics are the second-largest race. • Williston has the lowest medium age in the district at 39 years old. That is a decline from 44 years old in 2010. • The percentage of foreign-born people is 9.5 percent in Williston. • 61 percent of Williston residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher. • Williston’s median household income was $94,700 as of 2019.
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Four tips for planting trees private corporations supports the critical importance of trees and their impact on the human condition. Trees filter pollutants out of air and water and provide protection for people and communities from dangerous heat and f looding. They lower urban temperatures, reduce energy bills and sequester carbon to slow the rate of climate change. When you plant a tree in your yard or neighborhood, that tree goes to work filtering out pollutants, intercepting stormwa-
ter and capturing carbon. With proper placement, that tree can also help lower household energy use by as much as 20 percent. You can engage in the tree-planting movement and make a difference by planting trees around your home and surrounding community with these tips, culled from the book “Now Is the Time for Trees.” Find more tips to successfully plant and care for trees at www.arborday. org.
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CONSIDER THE GROWING REGION
Choosing a tree that will flourish in your growing region is fundamental to becoming a successful tree-planter. Start by getting familiar with the growing conditions of your planting site, including factors like sunlight, soil condition and room to grow. The amount of available sunlight at your planting location will determine which tree species will be successful. Most trees require full sunlight for proper growth and flowering. Some do well in (or even prefer)
partial or light shade, but few perform well in dense shade. Before you plant, get your soil tested by a lab to evaluate what’s happening underground. Test results, which are usually returned in a couple of weeks, provide a complete analysis of nutrients, possible contamination and pH (alkalinity or acidity), as well as directions for correcting problems. Be conscious of overhead or underground utilities, pavement, buildings, other trees, traffic intersections and other factors that may impact your planting space. see PLANTING page 11
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SHOPPING FOR A TREE
When choosing which kind of tree to plant, be conscious of details like size, flowering, color (including how colors may vary through the seasons) and your view from inside the house. While shopping, you can rely on plant labels to learn details about a tree’s growth pattern, sun requirements, watering needs and soil requirements. Two common styles of trees are container-grown trees, which spend their entire nursery lives growing in a container, and ball-and-burlap trees, which grow in the ground until they achieve a targeted size. A well-tended container-grown tree is carefully monitored and moved into larger containers as the plant grows. Be wary of a tree with roots that circle or twist within the container, which may cause roots to die. For a ball-and-burlap tree, look for a firm, securely tied
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Properly preparing your planting site is one of the best things you can do to get your tree off to a strong start. Before you plant, make sure your tree is thoroughly hydrated by watering the container or root ball several hours before proceeding. When planting a tree into
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Guys got game CLOCKWISE from top: The CVU Redhawks celebrate a 6-2 win over the Burlington Seahorses on Tuesday in Hinesburg. Center fielder Travis Stroh snags the ball to take away potential extra bases. Pitcher Braedon Jones gets the starting nod. Jared Anderson followed on the mound pitching in relief of Jones. OBSERVER PHOTOS BY AL FREY
Redhawks on the run Champlain Valley’s Gus Serinese, top, wins the 110 meter hurdles at the Burlington Invitational Track and Field Meet on Saturday. Jasmine Nails, bottom left, finishes second in the 400 meter dash. Vivienne Babbott, center bottom, finishes second in the 200 meter sprint. Greg Seraus, bottom right, wins both the 100 and 200 meter sprints. OBSERVER PHOTOS BY AL FREY
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Eyes on the ball Williston’s Zach Pratt, left, slides safely into home during the Rangers’ game vs. the Shelburne Dodgers on May 11 at the Community Park Little League field. Connor Dennis, below right, gets his pitch. Brendan Hill gets the starting nod for the Rangers’ game. OBSERVER PHOTOS BY AL FREY
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The Williston Soccer Club battles a team from Far Post (wearing blue pinnys) on Saturday morning at the Village Community Park. John Trevithick, bottom, gets through to the goal. OBSERVER PHOTOS BY AL FREY
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ADULT PROGRAMS The Williston Recreation and Parks Department is located at the Annex Building at 7878 Williston Rd. For online program registration, visit www.willistonrec.org. For department information, email recreation@willistonvt.org or call 876-1160. KIDS TO PARKS DAY The 12th Annual Kids to Parks Day is Saturday, May 21. Kids to Parks Day is a day of outdoor play celebrated by towns nationwide encouraging kids and families to get outdoors and play. The Williston Selectboard has signed a proclamation for the day, which can be read at www.willistonrec.org. Be sure to get outside every day, if for a walk, to play as a family, or to get some fresh air. On Saturday, May 21, plan a few hours at a Williston park to play on a playground, fly a kite or have a picnic. Enjoy!
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION The Independence Day event is in the planning stages. Information will be posted soon at www. willistonrec.org. Registration for the parade will be taken on the website. There will be some of the same events as years past, as well as new ones. DEB BECKETT MEMORIAL 5K RUN\WALK The 2022 Deb Beckett Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, July 2, at Village Community Park. The event is sponsored by the Williston-Richmond Rotary. Race time is 9 a.m. for runners and 8:30 a.m. for walkers. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome. Proceeds from the run/walk support numerous Rotary Club community projects. Pre-registration (prior to June 20): $20 per person (ages 17-plus); $15 per person (ages 16 and under). On-Site registration: $25 per person (ages 17-plus); $20 per person
PICKLEBALL 101 Similar to the Pickleball Intro program but with more time spent on each part of the game. Drills will include serving, return of serve, third shot drop, the soft game, volleying, basic strategies and actual playing time. Loaner paddles will be available for the clinic upon request. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 2325, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $75. Instructor: Corey Gottfried
YOUTH PROGRAMS TRACK & FIELD (AGES 6-14) Mondays and Wednesdays, June 15-July 13, 6:15-7:45 p.m. $50. Instructor: Elise Seraus and CVU athletes. Participants will learn the basics of running, jumping, throwing and relays. There will be meets with other area rec departments and a state meet July 23.
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9-14. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., June 2024. $125. Director: Lynn McClintock.
Mosaic & Sculpture Camp — Ages 6-15. 1-4:30 p.m., July 5-8. $175 Director: Liz Demas.
Ultimate Frisbee Camp — Ages 11-14. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., June 20-24. $135. Director: Syrus Amedore.
Chess Wizards Camp — Ages 6-12. 1-4:30 p.m., July 11-15. $230. Instructor: Chess Wizard Staff.
VT Voltage Soccer Camp — Ages 5-14. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., June 20-24. $150. Director: Bo Vuckovic.
Fun with Chinese — Ages 8-11, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. Three sessions offered: weeks of July 18, July 25 and August 1. $195. Director: Spiral International
Disc Golf Camp — Ages 8-14. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., July 18-22. $150. Director: Chris Young, Disc Golf VT. Tennis Camps — Ages 6-8. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. June 27-July 1 and July 11-15; Ages 9-12. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. $135. Instructors: The Edge Tennis Staff. Art & Nature Camp — Ages 8-11. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., June 2024. $175. Director: Amy Skapof. Knitting Camp — Ages 8-14. 1-4:30 p.m., June 20-24. $50. Director: Chris Heavner. Bookart & Painting Camp — Ages 6-15. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., June 27-July 1. $175. Director: Liz Demas. Fairy/Gnome Homes Camp — Ages 6-15. 1-4:30 p.m., June 27-July 1. $175. Director: Liz Demas.
Horse Camps — Ages 7-14, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. or 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Three sessions offered: June 2024, July 11-15, Aug. 8-12. 8 a.m.12 p.m., $350; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $525. Director: Kim Johansen, Livery Horse Farm. Engineering Camp — Ages 6-9, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., June 27July 1. $225. Director: Erin Crowley. Rocketry Camp — Age 8-12, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., July 11-15. $270. Director: Bob Gurwicz. LEGO Robotics Camp — Age 6-11, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., July 25-29. $275. Instructor: Wicked Cool Staff. Wicked Cool Science Camp — Age 6-11, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Aug. 1-5. $275. Instructor: Wicked Cool Staff.
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May 19, 2022 cious circumstance on Maidstone Lane. Upon arrival, the vehicle had left the scene.
May 1 at 11:57 a.m. — Police responded to a report of an animal problem on Harvest Lane. Upon arrival, the officer explained the potential risks of leaving pets in vehicles on hot days. May 1 at 2:42 p.m. — Police responded to a report of an animal problem on South Brownell Road. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the citizen regarding their dogs. May 1 at 9:09 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a traffic hazard on St. George Road. Upon arrival, the officer directed traffic until the hazard was removed. May 2 at 10:31 a.m. — Police documented an incident at a citizen’s request. May 2 at 11:47 a.m. — Police responded to a vehicle collision on Wright Avenue. May 2 at 12:26 p.m. — Police responded to a motor vehicle complaint on St. George Road. The officer was unable to locate the vehicle upon arrival. May 2 at 1:29 p.m. — Police assisted South Burlington P.D. in issuing a citation on Lacasse Lane. May 2 at 3:29 p.m. — Police provided a case number for property damage on Marshall Avenue.
on Harvest Lane. Upon arrival, the officer made sure that there was no escalation of the dispute. May 3 at 10:07 a.m. — Police took an individual into custody who had an arrest warrant. May 3 at 10:37 a.m. — Police completed a welfare check on Stonybrook Drive. Williston Fire Department transported the citizen for medical care. May 3 at 2:09 p.m. — Police completed a welfare check on Zephyr Road. May 3 at 2:56 p.m. — Police processed a set of fingerprints at a citizen’s request. May 3 at 3:41 p.m. — Police responded to a report of suspicious behavior at Maple Tree Place. May 3 at 4:38 p.m. — Police processed a set of fingerprints at a citizen’s request. May 3 at 5:06 p.m. — Police provided information to a walk-in citizen regarding a civil matter. May 4 at 12:18 a.m. — Police responded to a report of suspicious behaviors on Churchview Drive. The officer checked the area but observed nothing suspicious.
May 2 at 5:31 p.m. — Police provided a courtesy ride to Harvest Lane.
May 4 at 6:50 a.m. — Police responded to a report of trespassing on St. George Road. Upon arrival, the individuals had left the scene.
May 2 at 6:12 p.m. — Police responded to a report of suspicious behavior at Maple Tree Place.
May 4 at 8:27 a.m. — Police processed a set of fingerprints at a citizen’s request.
May 3 at 9:01 a.m. — Police responded to a report of a dispute
May 4 at 8:48 a.m. — Police responded to a report of a suspi-
May 4 at 12:18 p.m. — Police responded to a report of suspicious behavior on Harvest Lane. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with citizens and resolved the misunderstanding. May 4 at 12:40 p.m. — Police completed a requested escort on Market Street. May 4 at 12:52 p.m. — Police took custody of found property on Harvest Lane. May 4 at 2:48 p.m. — Police assisted a citizen in locating their vehicle. May 4 at 3:14 p.m. — Police responded to a motor vehicle complaint on Helena Drive. Upon arrival, the vehicle had left the scene. May 4 at 4:15 p.m. — Police responded to a report of suspicious behavior at Maple Tree Place. Upon arrival, the officers issued the individuals trespass notices at a business’ request. May 4 at 6:10 p.m. — Police responded to a report of suspicious behavior on Library Lane. May 5 at 6:12 a.m. — Police responded to a report of a traffic hazard on Zephyr Road. Upon arrival, the officer removed the hazard from the roadway. May 5 at 9:07 a.m. — Police responded to a lockout on Wright Avenue. The officer was able to gain access to the vehicle for the operator. May 5 at 9:13 a.m. — Police completed multiple VIN verifications at a business’ request on Mountain View Road. May 5 at 10:22 a.m. — Williston Police assisted South Burlington Police Department by responding to a vehicle collision on Wil-
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May 5 at 1:28 p.m. — Police responded to a requested welfare check at Maple Tree Place. May 5 at 3:37 p.m. —Police responded to a report of an animal problem on Porterwood Drive. May 5 at 6:25 p.m. — Police responded to a report of suspicious behavior on Trader Lane. May 5 at 7:10 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance on Zephyr Road. Upon arrival, the officer removed a wire from the roadway. May 6 at 1:15 a.m. — Police responded to a lockout on Harvest Lane. Upon arrival, the officer was unable to gain access to the vehicle. The officer stayed on the scene with the operator until a wrecker arrived. May 6 at 2:19 a.m. — Police took an operator into custody for driving under the influence on Interstate 89. May 6 at 2:42 a.m. — Police took custody of found property on Interstate 89. May 6 at 9:56 a.m. — Police provided a case number for property damage on Market Street. May 6 at 12:05 p.m. — Police responded to a request for assistance on Harvest Lane. May 6 at 12:42 p.m. — Police responded to assist Williston Fire Department with closing down the roadway on Tamarack Drive. May 6 at 4:08 p.m. — Police assisted a citizen with a vehicle at Maple Tree Place. May 6 at 4:11 p.m. — Police completed a requested welfare check on Retail Way. May 6 at 4:13 p.m. — Police responded to a report of suspicious
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May 6 at 4:36 p.m. — Police provided traffic control for Williston Fire Department on Williston Road. May 7 at 8:17 a.m. — Police responded to assist Vermont State Police on Butternut Road. May 7 at 9:11 a.m. — Police returned lost property on Zephyr Road. May 7 at 11:39 a.m. — Police issued a trespass notice at a business’ request on Marshall Avenue. May 7 at 11:59 a.m. — Police responded to a lockout on Trader Lane. Upon arrival, officers were able to gain access to the vehicle for the operator. May 7 at 12:15 p.m. — Police responded to a request for assistance on Merchant’s Row. Upon arrival, law enforcement assistance was no longer needed. May 7 at 3:36 p.m. — Police responded to assist Williston Fire Department with a medical call on Harvest Lane. May 7 at 6:53 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a parking problem on Brennan Woods Drive. Upon arrival, the officer found that there was no violation. May 7 at 11:28 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a suspicious event on North Williston Road. The incidents above are not a full recount of police activity, rather a highlight of some of the events that occurred. Charges filed by police are subject to review by the Chittenden County State’s Attorneys Office and can be amended or dropped.
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Mini Fact:
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Queen Elizabeth, 96, is the longest-reigning monarch in England’s history. Queen Victoria served for 63 years. photo courtesy Buckingham Palace
A big event is coming up in the United Kingdom June 2 to 5: Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee. (A jubilee honors a certain period of time in a ruler’s reign, or time in office.) It celebrates her 70 years on the throne. This week, The Mini Page learns more about the queen and the monarchy, or system of government.
A young queen
photo by Cecil Beaton, © V&A Images
In early 1952, when Princess Elizabeth was only 25 years old, her father, King George VI, died. She immediately became the queen, but the coronation, or ceremony, was held more than a year later, in June 1953. Her crown was made in 1661 for the coronation of King Charles II. The new queen suddenly had to take over all the duties her father had performed. She became Queen Elizabeth II. (Queen Elizabeth I reigned from 1558 to 1603.)
What does a queen do?
Although Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state in the United Kingdom, that country also has a constitution, and laws are made by the Parliament, or legislature. She represents the United Kingdom at formal events and in ceremonies. She meets with the prime minister once a week, and she opens each new session of Parliament in a special ceremony.
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The queen’s family
In November 1947, when Princess Elizabeth was 21 years old, she married Lt. Philip Mountbatten. He became known then as the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. Prince Philip died in April 2021 at age 99.
The heir apparent
The first person in line to be monarch is Prince Charles, the first son of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Heir (air) apparent means Prince Charles will inherit the title of sovereign (SAH-ver-un), or leader, Prince Charles from his mother when she dies or gives up the throne. Although Prince Charles has a sister and two brothers, next in line for the throne is his first son, Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge. Prince William is the son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, Prince Charles’ first wife. He is 39 years old. Prince William His younger brother, Prince Harry, now lives in the United States. Prince George, 8, is third in line to the British throne. George is the son of Prince William and his wife, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
Celebrating the jubilee
Over four days in June, many activities are planned to honor the queen’s service. • Thursday, June 2 Although the queen was born on April 21, her birthday is usually officially celebrated on the second Saturday in June. This year, the Queen’s Birthday Parade, also called Trooping the Colour, will include more than 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians, with members of the royal family riding along on horseback and in carriages. Traditional beacon chains, with lighted beacons that were once used for communication, will be lit by communities, commonwealths and at Buckingham Palace. • Friday, June 3 A service of thanksgiving will be held at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. • Saturday, June 4 The queen and members of the royal family will attend the Derby at Epsom Downs, a horse race at Epsom, England. A live concert at Buckingham Palace is scheduled in the evening. • Sunday, June 5 The Big Jubilee Lunch encourages people to join with others in their communities and get to know each other better. In London, the Platinum Jubilee Pageant will feature performers, dancers, musicians and others, including schoolchildren, who will gather to share their dreams for the planet over the coming 70 years.
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Seeing Double The Mansfield Independent School District in Texas will celebrate an unusual graduation this year, feting 35 pairs of twins in its senior class, along with one set of triplets. Anthony and Angela Morka are among the twins who will graduate at the end of May, CBS News reported. “Knowing
that it’s almost over is exciting, but it’s also kind of sad,” Angela said. “It will definitely be a change because we’re not going to be together like we’ve always been,” Anthony added. The district held a special event for the multiples on April 29.
Go sharks Five students at Ponte Vedra High School in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, have been accused in a “senior prank” in which a probable sandbar shark (prohib-
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Rob and Grace Jones wanted to replace a built-in toilet paper holder in their home in Crystal Lake, Illinois, on April 16, which required them to cut a hole into the wall, NBC New York reported. That’s when they came across a most unusual find: a towel containing two McDonald’s hamburger wrappers and a full order of French fries inside. Vintage 1959. “We were expecting the worst,” Grace said. “I was shielding my kids in case there was any dried
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turned to their home in Redding, California, on April 22 to a most unwelcome surprise: hundreds of swallows that had apparently entered their home through the chimney, KRCR-TV reported. “We open the door and it’s like an Alfred Hitchcock movie,” Gary said. “It was crazy. We were ducking and dodging.” They called a restoration company to help clean the house, as it was uninhabitable. “All of the furniture is gone, all of the carpet is gone, the blinds are gone,” Gary said. Sadly, their homeowner’s insurance won’t cover the damage from the bizarre incident.
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Dear Savvy Senior, What are some of the best travel discounts available to seniors? My husband and I are about to retire and are interested in traveling more but live on a tight budget. Frugal Travelers
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Here are of some of the best senior travel discounts available in 2022. Airlines: British Airways offers AARP members $65 off economy travel and $200 off business club travel. American, Delta and United also offer senior fares to passengers 65 and older in certain markets, but they are extremely limited. And JetBlue offers 5 percent discounts for retired military and veterans who are enrolled in Veterans Advantage. Trains: Amtrak provides a 10 percent discount to travelers 65-plus, and a 10 percent discount to passengers over age 60 on cross-border services operated jointly by Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada. Rental Cars: Avis and Budget provide AARP members up to 30 percent off at participating locations. Hertz offers up to 20 percent off to 50-plus travelers. And Thrifty and Sixt provides 5 percent off to those 50 and older. Hotels: Certain hotel chains offer discounted rates for seniors, usually ranging between 10 and 15 percent off, but it may vary by location. Some popular hotels that offer these discounts include Best Western, Choice Hotels, Hyatt, IHG Hotels, Marriott, Omni Hotels & Resorts,
Red Roof and Wyndham Hotels. Restaurants: Many restaurant chains offer senior discounts ranging from free drinks, to senior menus, to discounts off your total order, but they may only be available on certain days of the week or at certain locations. Some popular options include Applebee’s, Denny’s, IHOP, Chili’s, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery and McDonalds. Cruises: Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise lines offer discounted rates to passengers 55 and over on select cruises. And Grand European Travel offers AARP members up to a $100 savings per person on river cruises. Call before booking to inquire. Entertainment and Attractions: Most museums, zoos, aquariums, movie theaters, public golf courses and even ski slopes provide reduced admission to seniors over 60 or 65. And for those 62 or older, one of the best deals available is the America the Beautiful Senior Pass ($20 for an annual senior pass, or $80 for a lifetime pass) which provides admittance to more than 2,000 national parks and recreation sites. 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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OBITUARIES Robert Alan Merrihew Robert Alan Merrihew died on May 11, 2022 in Richmond, Vermont. He was born on March 18, 1946 and raised in South Hero, Vermont. Bob would often say that when he was 18 he would do anything to get off the island. However, when he was ready to retire he would do anything to get back on the island, and he did, spending many happy years in both South Hero and Grand Isle after raising his family in Colchester, where they lived in an amazing neighborhood. In 1969, Bob married Cathie Penrose. They enjoyed many adventures through the years. They were privileged to take many cruises and their favorite trip was to Italy to celebrate their 25th anniversary. Bob proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the Vermont National Guard 131st Engineers. He served in the Vermont National Guard for a total of 27 years. He was a proud member of Grand Isle VFW post 10854. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Colchester for many years, serving in many different capacities. Bob was a renaissance man. He was a welder and worked for Vermont Structural Steel for years, and when the plant closed he went back to school and earned his degree at New England Culinary
Institute. He spent happy years catering occasions and working in the Burlington restaurant industry. He particularly enjoyed his time working at Chef’s Corner in Williston. When Bob semi-retired he decided to become Chef Bob to the children of Folsom school in South Hero, where he once attended. Bob was an avid baseball fan, and he would clearly tell you that while he enjoyed watching the Red Sox games, his first love of baseball came from listening to the Brooklyn Dodgers on the radio. Baseball was never the same once the Dodgers left Brooklyn. Bob would tell you that his happiest times were when he was surrounded by family. He leaves his wife Cathie after 52 years of marriage. He also leaves two daughters and their
families, Liza Rixon and her husband, Luke and Katie Campbell and her husband Mike. His three grandsons have been his pride and joy. Papa would light up for Zachary Lovejoy, Andrew Lovejoy & Charlie Rixon. He always wanted to know what they were up to and kept up with all of their events. Bob also leaves his siblings, Gerry Merrihew and his wife Jane of Enterprise, Alabama, Brenda Jewell and her husband Tom of Orlando, Florida and Scott Merrihew and his wife, Barbara of Vero Beach, Florida. He also leaves many beloved nieces and nephews. Bob also had the gift of many special friendships spanning a lifetime. Bob and his family would like to express our gratitude for the love and care shown by so many including, the team at the Burlington VA clinic, Dr. Paul Reiss, Rachael Parker and the exceptional care team at Sterling House of Richmond, Kandi Poulin and Gloria Lewis of Bayada. A celebration of life will be held at St. Andrew’s in Colchester on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 11:00 am with military honors to follow. In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church General Fund, 1063 Prim Road, Colchester, VT. 05446. Arrangements are in care of Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant Street, Essex Junction, VT.
Gerald Herbert Shepard, Sr.
Gerald Herbert Shepard Sr, 83, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, May 11, 2022 at his home with family. Gerald, known as Jerry, was born Oct. 8, 1938 in Burlington, the son of Arthur Sr. and Hilda (Cushing) Shepard. On July 25, 1959 he married Darlene Blaisdell. Gerald worked construction all his life and possessed the ability to fix anything. He was a past Commander, Color Guard Captain, and lifetime member at American Legion Post 91 in Colchester. Also known as Mr. Social, he enjoyed helping people, and was always quick with a story or joke. Grandkids loved hearing him talk like Donald Duck or Popeye. Gerald also enjoyed collecting everything, family gatherings, dancing, and spending time with his grandchildren. Gerald lost his wife Darlene, of 62 years, in 2021. He is survived by their children, Gerald Shepard, Jr. and his wife Cindy of Grand Isle, Timothy Shepard and his wife Louise of Colchester, Tina Abentroth and her husband Tom of St. Petersburg, FL, and Karen Haines and her husband Chris of Essex, 11 grandchildren: Julia Reed, and her husband Brad, Nicholas Shepard, and his wife Lucia, Jacob, Wyatt, Silas, Travis, Kyle, Heather and her husband
Timothy Shover, Sasha Abentroth, Jason Shepard, and Brandi Sutton, 12 great grandchildren: Brayden, Zander, and Isaac Reed, Monty, Lavay, Iris, and Cypress Shepard, Callie, Marlie, and Edson Abentroth, Jillian and Mowgli Sutton. He leaves behind sister Theresa Lavalette, brother Neil Shepard and his wife Barbra of Colchester, and brother Lynn Shepard and his wife Ann, of Williston, several brother/sister-in-laws, and many nieces/nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers: Eugene, Carl Sr., Arthur Jr., Floyd, Clayton Sr., Edward, Doug Sr., and sister Marie Shepard. There will be a graveside service on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 3 p.m. at Resurrection Park Cemetery in So. Burlington. www.minorfh.com
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Jean Foster (Mathews), 83, passed away peacefully on May 5th, 2022. Her beloved, special, and brave son Bryan had just been by her side. She was born in Brockton, MA on January 7, 1939 daughter of the late Charles and Ruby Mathews. She was employed at the Foxboro Co., Foxboro MA; the Amherst Record, Amherst MA; and The University of Vermont, Burlington, VT.
She is survived by her daughter Suzanne Brisson and husband Tony, of Williston; her son Bryan Foster of So. Burlington; her granddaughter Kristy Dooley and husband Jason of So. Burlington, her grandson Mark Brisson and wife Jenna of Milton; her great granddaughters Makenna and Allie Dooley of So. Burlington; her brother James Mathews of Foxboro, MA; several cousins and some very special friends. She
was predeceased by her parents and sister. For many years she was an advocate for people with special needs. There will be a private burial at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton, MA. Donations in Jean’s memory may be sent to the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf in Burlington, VT or to a favorite charity. Please visit www.awrfh.com to share your memoirs and condolences.
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ALLEN BROOK SCHOOL AND WILLISTON CENTRAL are seeking energetic, Intensive Paraprofessionals to join our summer school teams. We are looking for skilled, caring individuals to provide support for individual and small groups of students in academic areas, personal development/behavior, and social cognition. Candidate will be an advocate of inclusive education, problem-solver and strong collaborator, and a positive team member. Ability to promote child growth and foster independence are essential. Please note that lifting is a requirement of this job. ◆ Early Education Program is July 5 - July 28, 2022 Mornings, Monday through Thursday ◆ School Age Program is July 11 - August 4, 2022 Mornings, Monday through Thursday If interested in Early Education, please contact Shelley Henson at shenson@cvsdvt.org for more information. If interested in the School Age Program at Williston Central, please contact Cindy Morin at cmorin@cvsdvt.org for more information. CVSD is an equal opportunity employer. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL TOWN OF WILLISTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD AGENDA Tuesday, May 24, 2022 7 p.m. Hybrid Meeting: Town Hall Meeting Room, (7900 Williston Road) or Zoom Meeting ID 864 8114 4825 on Zoom. us/join or call 1-646-558-8656 SITE VISIT AT 5.30 p.m.: Continued from May 10, 2022 APP 22-02 Reed Carr appeals the decision of the Zoning Administrator set out in a zoning violation warning letter and administrator opinion letter dated March 18, 2022 issued to Village Associates LLC; pertaining to landscaping for ‘The Hamlet’ at Center Street, Day Lane, Madison Drive, Jakes Way, Seymour Street and Zephyr Road in the Taft Corners Zoning District (TCZD). DP 21-05 Scott Michaud c/o O’LearyBurke requests a discretionary permit for a 15 unit residential subdivision on a 10.4 acre parcel to create 14 new dwelling units located at 230 Mountain View Road in the Residential Zoning District (RZD). Continued to a date uncertain: DP 22-08 Malcolm Willard requests pre-application review of a 2-lot subdivision on a 10.7acre parcel to create 1 new dwelling unit at 699 Nob Hill Road in the Agricultural/Rural Residential Zoning District (ARZD). Project details and site plans are available online, go to bit.ly/DRBagendas. Contact Planning & Zoning Office for more information: 802-878-6704 or email planning@willistonvt.org
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