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Parade packs the village BY KARSON PETTY Community News Service

BY KARSON PETTY Community News Service Sunday evening’s Independence Day events attracted music fans, avid readers and ice-cream lovers of all ages. The Dorothy Alling Memorial Library started off the events at 4 p.m. by opening the doors for the library’s annual book sale at Williston Central School. After two hours of people book browsing, the Village Green went relatively quiet until 7 p.m., which gave the Town Band time to warm up their instruments, and the Williston Federated Church time to ready the Ice Cream Social station. People started trickling onto the green well before the show; the entire back lawn was a sea of spectators in lawn chairs by the time the concert began at 7 p.m. With new band director Jane Lambert conducting and band president Kathy Schaw serving as master of ceremonies, the band performed a mix of old standards, movie scores and international pieces — with appropriate and humorous descriptions in between. The setlist included marches like Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” musical numbers like “Seventy-Six Trombones” and movie medleys from “Star Wars” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.” Lambert led the musicians of various ages and abilities, dedicating their performance both to the large audience in attendance and to the memory of long-time band member and conductor Kim Tokarz, who passed away this past February. “I think the fact that we’re dedicating the concert to her tonight is helping (the band’s) playing,” Lambert said. Upon entering an uncertain retirement following almost 35 years of band instruction in Vermont public schools, Lambert welcomes her new position with the Williston Town Band. “This has been a real blessing,” she said, “and I feel very honored.” Schaw was thrilled with the spectator turnout. “If we could get half as many people at

ABOVE: Williston’s Boy Scouts present the colors to start Williston’s Fourth of July parade Monday morning. BELOW: Fireworks on Monday night cap off the Independence Day celebration. OBSERVER PHOTOS BY AL FREY

our normal concerts it would be wonderful,” she said. She also reflected on the significance of the event for the town. “I think it’s what makes Williston what it is,” she said, “such an amazing community with people that come out for all these kinds of events.” As melodies carried across the green, a line of people awaiting a tasty dairy treat wound its way to a horseshoe of tables manned by Williston Federated Church volunteer scoopers. Rev. Paul Eyer could be seen greeting see CONCERT page 24

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With Covid seemingly in the rearview, this year’s Fourth of July parade and activities on the Village Green spread much joy and appreciation. People from all around Williston, young and old, began lining the parade route through the village as early as 9 a.m. on Monday. The warm air and clear sky made for ideal parade conditions, and leading participants rolled out from the Johnson Farm like clockwork just before 10 a.m. By 10:05 a.m., the drums and horns of the Williston Town Band could be heard on the march, while Boy Scout Troop 692’s flag-bearers crested the rise in front of Town Hall. They were followed by this year’s parade grand marshals: Liz Demas, Lynn McClintock, Cathy Kohlasch and Sally Dattilio. The four teachers, recognized for their commitment to elementary education and community involvement, rode in the back of a sleek, red convertible. They waved and voiced greetings from their mobile perch, driven by Williston resident Prineet Amid. Amid was happy to lend his vehicle to the celebration and loved the opportunity to directly participate in a wonderful town event. “It was a fun opportunity and a great experience,” he said. As one of Amid’s grand marshal passengers, Kohlasch was grateful for the feelings of recognition, connection and togetherness that came with the honor. “It’s nice that the community decided to recognize us four educators who taught many students that came through over the last see PARADE page 24

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Hats off to the Williston Department of Public Works for manicuring the village roads, public buildings and grounds in preparation for Independence Day festivities. We can all be proud of our beautiful New England village setting that gleamed like a Norman Rockwell painting, thanks to the efforts of Public Works, under the direction of Bruce Hoar. Likewise, the Parks and Recreation Department, via Todd Goodwin’s supervision, has continued to serve all kinds of athletic clubs, games and events at field facilities that rival those of professional sports leagues. As Williston taxpayers, we are truly appreciative of these efforts, conducted without fanfare or divisive political associations. Thank you! Jack and Marlene Price Williston

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Little libraries arrive I’m sending a huge “Thank You” to Williston Central School students Clay Nicholson, Sunshine Haines, Jaden Jiang, Zach Pratt, Myrah Ngu and Lainey Campbell for constructing "Little Libraries" around town. These libraries are well constructed and will provide free access for taking and leaving books for members of our community throughout the year. Clay did a wonderful job reaching out to the Williston-Richmond Rotary Club to request financial assistance, and all of the students participated in creating the libraries. This has been a wonderful collaboration between students in the Swift Sustainability Action Project, the Williston-Richmond Rotary Club and the Williston Federated Church. I am so very proud to be a part of this effort. The Little Library maintained by the Rotary Club has been installed at the edge of the Williston Federated Church parking lot adjacent to the Williston community recreation path. Please stop by to admire the students' work and to take or leave a book. Contact rotaryclubofwillistonvt@gmail. com with questions or concerns about this Little Library. Lesley Murray Williston-Richmond Rotary Club

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their own homes. Thank you for your generosity, caring and willingness to answer the call no matter when it comes. After two years of suspending in person gatherings, this year, the Burlington District Office held a Resource Parent Appreciation Brunch at Bayside Park in Colchester recently to recognize families and individuals who step up to keep children safe. These foster and kinship care providers help us keep local kids local by opening their hearts and homes to children in need. We are honored to work with our current foster and kinship families and know that what they do is a critical part of how Family Services supports children, youth, and families in the Burlington area and beyond. There is no one event that can truly thank these individuals for all they do. We believe the Saturday we spent together contributed to our ongoing efforts to strengthen our relationships and connections to foster and kinship families who seek to support youth in need. This community of providers and caretakers is rich with love, laughter and resilience. Want to join our community of foster parents? There is always a need for more foster families. The Burlington District Office needs families for children of all ages and experiences, including: infants, toddlers and teens; siblings who want to stay together; children with complex medical needs; LGBTQ youth; teens transitioning from foster care to living on their own. If you are not sure that providing foster care is for you, you might consider providing respite. It’s much like foster care but for shorter periods of time (e.g., a few hours, a day, a weekend or a week or two). Respite provides foster parents much needed time off, which helps them restore and maintain their energy and attention in the very best ways for the children and youth in their care. For more information about becoming a foster care or respite provider, please contact our Resource Team at (802) 8637370, or visit us on the web at www.fostercare.vt.gov. Anita Thomason DCF Family Services Burlington District Offices

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AROUND TOWN Free youth meal program starts next week Free meals for school-age kids will be provided three days a week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) from July 11 to Aug. 12 at Williston Central School. Participants are asked to order ahead at http://bit.ly/WillistonRemoteMeals. Home delivery is available. Meal pickup will be available at the school from 10:30-11 a.m. Call Food Service Director Scott Wagner at (802) 871-6198 with questions or special requests.

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The program, which was an initial pandemic response, was extended this year through the federal Keep Kids Fed Act and Vermont’s Universal School Meals Act. Vermont also extended free school meals throughout the upcoming school year. “We applaud the Vermont Legislature and Gov. Scott for passing and enacting Vermont’s Universal School Meals Act last month, which maintains breakfast and lunch for all students at no charge through the state’s Education Fund. Thanks to their action, and the efforts of thousands of Vermonters, we know that Vermont kids will not go hungry in school come September,” said Hunger Free Vermont Executive Director Anore Horton.

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Union Elementary School. “After the challenges of the past school year, it is wonderful to celebrate the great work of so many remarkable candidates,” Secretary of Education Dan French said. The finalists were selected by a committee of past Teachers of the Year after nominations by each school district. Finalists present a platform to the State Board of Education, which will score the applications before Secretary French selects the winner. Bowker said of her platform: “It is my goal to educate the field and the public on the benefits of cognitive choice in education, the power of harnessing student interest, and identifying values and systems that align with and help support student choice and voice.”

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Learn life-saving first aid skills A potentially life-saving training class called “Stop the Bleed” will be held July 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the North Country Sportsmen’s Club at 93 Gun Club Rd. In Williston. Sponsored by the club, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and the Williston Fire Department, this free class will teach people how to treat serious wounds with information on pressure points, packing a wound, blood-borne pathogens and applying a tourniquet. To sign up, visit www.vtfishandwildlife.com, click on “hunt,” then “hunter education,” then find the “Stop the Bleed” link. Call Art at (802) 2541580 for more information.

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Home Depot was evacuated last Thursday after a stove caught fire in the shipping and receiving portion of the store, causing smoke to enter the retail area. The fire was deemed accidental and no one was injured, according to the Williston Fire Department. The department arrived after an employee called to report the fire about 2 p.m. An employee had begun extinguishing the fire, which included boxes stacked on the stove, and arriving firefighters finished the job, then ventilated the smoke from the store.

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Residents and supporters gathered late consists of 44 apartments for older adults last month to celebrate the completion of a and offers Support and Services at Home yearlong renovation project at the Whitney (SASH) to help residents age in place. Hill Homestead, Among those ata senior housing tending the celebra‘(Whitney Hill) illustrates the community near tion were state Senthe Williston Vilators Ginny Lyons importance of reinvesting in lage Green. and Thomas Chitexisting affordable housing The project distenden, former Caplaced residents for thedral Square CEO in addition to building new six weeks at a time, Sarah Carpenter, housing in the state.’ who moved into Vermont Housing Kim Fitzgerald area hotels while and Conservation Cathedral Square CEO work was completBoard Executive ed in their part of Director Gus Seelig the community. and current CatheUpgrades included new boilers, roofs, sign- dral Square CEO Kim Fitzgerald. ing, windows, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, “Today we celebrate the critical imporceilings and a sprinkler system and should tance of high-quality, service-supported, set the community up for the next 30 years. affordable homes for older adults,” FitzNow owned by the non-profit Cathedral gerald said, adding that Whitney Hill also Square, the community was originally de- “illustrates the importance of reinvesting in veloped in 1992 as an initiative of a former existing affordable housing in addition to group called Williston Elder Housing. It building new housing in the state.”

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term and plans to prioritize the core elements of the attorney general’s work. “First and foremost, the attorney general has an obligation as chief law enforcement officer to ensure the public’s safety, and I will work to support the office in that mission,” Young said in remarks at the Statehouse on Tuesday. She emphasized the importance of the criminal justice system and the Department for Children and Families in protecting Vermont’s children, as well as the importance of the office’s Consumer Protection Division for its work in holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for their

roles in perpetuating the opioid crisis. Young also pointed to the protection of civil liberties, including “a woman’s right to reproductive health of her choice,” as a priority. Abortion rights are protected in Vermont law and could soon be enshrined in the state constitution, but federally, the legal landscape is shifting following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Young began her career more than 40 years ago as a staff attorney in the Attorney General’s Office upon graduating from Vermont Law School. She went on to serve as counsel for Jim Douglas during his time as state treasurer and governor, and she returned to the Attorney General’s office in 2012 to serve as a deputy attorney general under Bill Sorrell. She served as Scott’s secretary of administration from 2017 until her retirement in November 2021. On Tuesday, Scott said he “(didn’t) believe there is anyone more fitting to take up this unique challenge,” calling Young “dedicated to public service and the people of Vermont.” “It wasn’t easy for me to see her leave the administration and enter into a well-deserved retirement,” Scott said Tuesday. “I’m surprised but grateful she was willing to answer my call.” Sorrell also spoke at the ceremony, saying he believed Young was a wise choice for the role. The Democratic former attorney general noted the criticisms from “persons of prominence in

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the Democratic Party” for the fact that Scott appointed Young, “rather than a Democrat,” to the attorney general’s position. Governors traditionally appoint a member of the same party as the departing office holder when filling a vacancy. However, Sorrell contended that the office of attorney general is “not really a political office.” He also referred to his own rise to the position as precedent. “When our Republican AG Jeffrey Amestoy resigned from office, Governor Howard Dean appointed a Democrat,” Sorrell said, referring to himself. “I wasn’t agreeing just to fill in the remaining six-month term. I fully intended to run — and I served the rest of that term and ran nine more times. Susanne, your six months is going to be great.”

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Bolton bike park opens late amid staffing shortage BY FRED THYS VTDigger

Bolton Valley Resort reopened its bike park last weekend after a delay in getting a critical part from Canada for the bike lift. The part could not be manufactured in time for the scheduled opening in mid-June. When it broke during the conversion of the lift from skiing to bikes, the manufacturer did not have one on the shelf, said Lindsay DesLauriers, the resort’s president and CEO. “It was a big feeling of relief, finally, for everybody to get under way,” DesLauriers said. DesLauriers pointed to a reason for optimism for the season. She said the resort rented out more bikes last weekend than it did any weekend last summer. Another reason for optimism: Bookings at the hotel are starting to come in. This week, the resort plans to go to five-day weeks until Labor Day. So far this season, it’s been open for three-day weekends only. A bigger challenge, DesLauriers said, is hiring enough people. Because the resort has not been able to fill some jobs, she said, it may not be able to make all the improvements it had planned this summer as quickly as she had hoped. For example, she said, the resort had anticipated hiring two people with carpentry skills for a variety of projects, but was not able to fill those jobs. One reason it is so hard to hire: competition. “It’s definitely driving wages up,” DesLauriers said. “There’s

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some pressure put on us by some of the bigger ski areas who are making announcements about their new minimum wage.” For example, Vail Resorts, which owns Stowe Mountain Resort, Mount Snow and Okemo Mountain Resort, announced that its minimum wage is going up to $20 an hour next winter. DesLauriers said Bolton Valley, a family-run standalone ski area, has not set its minimum wage for next season and probably will not until later in the summer. “Vail has a lot more fluidity to their cash flow than we do,” DesLauriers said. “We’re going to need to be a little more responsive to our summer business.” There’s also competition on benefits. After Smugglers’ Notch Resort announced it would offer employees free day care, Bolton Valley followed suit. “We thought it was a great idea,” DesLauriers said. “We jumped on the bandwagon behind them and are now offering free child care for our employees as well as free summer camp, (provided) space (is) available, for the older kids.” She said free child care has helped the resort retain and maybe even attract a few employees. In winter, DesLauriers said Bolton Valley employs as many as 350 people. This summer, she said, about 125 people are working there, many of them part-timers. She said Bolton Valley has been able to retain younger workers in the face of competition from ski resorts with deeper pockets because it offers a place where

Lindsay DesLauriers, president of the Bolton Valley Resort, on the resort’s back deck. FILE PHOTO BY GLENN RUSSELL/VTDIGGER

workers can connect with the people and the place they work for. “We’ve been successful in retaining a lot of people,” she said. The DesLauriers have long ties to Bolton Valley. DesLauriers’ father built Bolton Valley and operated it for 31 years before the family lost it in foreclosure. But five years ago, DesLauriers and her brothers banded together with their father and other local investors to buy it back. One struggle the resort faces in attracting employees is housing. “We have made job offers to people out of state who are trying to move to Vermont, and then they accept the job but contingent on finding housing, and then in the end they can’t come here because they can’t find housing,” DesLauri-

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crew is finishing the mountain’s first top-to-bottom beginner trail, due to open next weekend at the latest. Later this summer and maybe into next summer, the resort plans to complete two intermediate trails. “Our vision with the bike park is to take what has been a pretty exclusive set of trails for expert riders only and try to create a place where anyone can come of any ability level and access the sport for the first time, kind of like what we are for skiing,” DesLauriers said. “We’ve been limited to more experienced riders only, but that’s about to shift.”

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someone over 16 years of age. StoryWalk On the Town Green: “Swashby and the Sea” by Beth Ferry; In the Park: Poetry; at Catamount Forest: ‘The Tale of the Whale” by Karen Swann. Swedish Fish Challenge Tuesday, July 5-Monday, July 11. Stop by to guess how many Swedish Fish are in the jar for your chance to win them!

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Are you ready for blueberry season? BY BONNIE KIRN DONAHUE Special to the Observer Strawberry season is reaching its end, which means blueberry season is on the horizon. Blueberries typically ripen starting in July. Depending on the variety, they can even ripen into September. At this point in the season, the blueberries do not need a lot of care. While you are waiting for the plants to fruit, it is important not to make too many changes so that the shrubs can focus on berry production. Performing garden maintenance out of season, such as pruning, fertilizing or even mulching, could throw off the plants and impact your berry crop. Bushes can be mulched after the fruit is harvested to help retain soil moisture at the end of the season. Mulching after harvest is also a good practice for burying any fallen berries that could have been infected by the fungal disease called mummy berry. Fertilizer and pruning should be done in the spring. Make sure your blueberry bushes are getting at least 1 inch of water per week. Using an offthe-shelf rain gauge, or making your own out of a can and plastic ruler can help you track how much

rainwater your garden is getting each week, and when supplemental water is needed. While waiting for your blueberries to ripen, familiarize yourself (through online research) with the common diseases and pests that impact berries. The most important pest of blueberry is the spotted wing drosophila (SWD). This small fruit fly lays eggs in ripening fruit, and the larvae hatch and feed on the fruit, causing them to break down quickly. For more information, go to https://go.uvm.edu/swd. Another major challenge to growing blueberries is that they are beloved by many birds and animals. The options for managing wildlife grazing are, unfortunately, limited. Covering the bushes with netting with holes less than 1 millimeter will exclude SWD and birds, but the edges will need to be secured at the base of the plants. However, netting can be difficult to remove when it is time to pick. Another netting option is to build a support structure out of plastic piping or wood, so that the netting doesn’t rest directly on the bushes. This option makes it much easier to reach the bushes when it is time to pick. The downside is that it could be expensive and time consuming to install.

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After harvesting, berries can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen to be eaten later. COUTESY PHOTO BY BONNIE KIRN DONAHUE

Some people prefer to leave their berries uncovered, and pick the blueberries early. The berries will still be a bit tart, but the birds will not be as interested until they are sweeter. You could also just do nothing, pick what you can and enjoy sharing the bounty with the wildlife that passes through. They will certainly appreciate it! After harvesting, you can keep your picked berries in the refrigerator for up to a week, or

freeze them right away for longer storage. I wait to rinse the berries until just before I eat them, so that the moisture doesn’t impact the shelf life or texture while in the fridge. Blueberries can be added to muffins, salads and pancakes or

baked into pies. However, they might be the most enjoyable eaten by the handful. Bonnie Kirn Donahue is a UVM Extension Master Gardener and landscape designer from central Vermont.

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Horses Help Heal

Mini Fact: Riders often become attached to their therapy horses, staying to groom them or give them treats.

Hippotherapy helps people with special needs do things such as sitting up, walking, and even talking. It can make them strong enough to do tasks such as dressing themselves. Horse therapy also helps people with mental and emotional problems. This type of therapy has been used with soldiers returning from war zones to help with posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.

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The walking movement of a horse is almost the same as the walking movement of a human. At first, it seems weird to think that a four-legged animal would walk the same way

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With help from volunteers, Laurie Willmott of Spirit Therapies in Las Vegas, Nevada, teaches Kim Tanner, retired U.S. Army transportation specialist, the art of horseback riding. Tanner suffered severe injuries after being struck by an improvised explosive device in Iraq in 2005.

as a two-legged human. However, experts realized that when horses and humans walk, their hips: • move up and down; • tilt from side to side; • turn, or rotate. If you put your hand on your hip while you’re walking, you can feel your hip moving from side to side. When people ride a horse, their hips move as if they were walking on their own. The riders gain muscle strength. Their brains receive signals just as if they were doing the walking themselves. While on the horse, the person has to work to stay on. The rider’s muscles go to work, and the rider gains strength. Many patients who could not sit up without slumping over can sit up straight after riding.

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Words that remind us of hippotherapy are hidden in this puzzle. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: CONFIDENCE, EMOTIONAL, HEAL, HELP, HIPPOTHERAPY, HIPS, HORSE, MENTAL, MOVEMENT, MUSCLES, PATIENT, PHYSICAL, RIDER, SOLDIER, SPEECH, STRENGTH, TRAUMA, WALK.

Horse therapy helps people in other ways, too. • Speech therapists have had success getting patients to talk and express themselves with horses. As riders’ muscles strengthen, they may be able to breathe easier. Kids who have difficulty talking may begin talking so they can tell the horse what to do. Patients who cannot talk often learn how to use sign language with the horse. In one example, twin girls were both very quiet before therapeutic riding. Their riding instructor suggested they write letters to the horse. They did, and then they started talking. • The warmth of the horse helps the riders relax and helps their muscles loosen up. This can help riders get better. For example, a 2-year-old boy could not walk. He did not have the body strength he needed. Six months after starting hippotherapy, he started standing on his own. The very next day, he started to walk. • People gain confidence and a sense of freedom when they ride on such a large animal. Hippotherapy helps ease their fears and anxiety. photo by Viktor_K79

Horseback riding can be a lot of fun. Did you know it can also be good for you? Riding a horse with the help of a therapist can help people heal. Riding activities and therapies, or treatments, help thousands of people every year. The name for therapy with a horse and a therapist is hippotherapy. The word “hippo” comes from the Greek word for horse, “hippos.” (The word “hippopotamus” comes from the same language. It means “river horse.”) In hippotherapy, a physical, occupational or speech therapist uses the horse’s movement to help the patient get better.

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almost the same as the walking movement of a human. At first, it seems weird to think that a four-legged animal would walk the same way

the rider gains strength. Many patients who could not sit up without slumping over can sit up straight after riding.

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SENIORS Electric trikes provide older riders fun, fitness and safety Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about electric trikes for semi-seniors? I used to cycle a lot in my younger years but have some balance problems and don’t trust myself on a two-wheeler anymore. I’ve read that electric powered

trikes are a good option for older riders, but could use some help choosing one. Unsteady Eddie Dear Eddie, Electric powered adult tricycles — also known as e-trikes — are a great cycling option for older adults with balance or stamina issues because they’re safe and super fun to ride, and easy on an aging body. Here’s what you should know, along with some tips to help you shop for one. SAFER CYCLING

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If you’re interested in cycling, but worry about falling or injuring yourself, e-trikes are a great choice because of the threewheeled stability they provide. With a trike you can ride as slow as you want without ever losing your balance, which is very reassuring for most older riders. E-trikes also come with a small electric powered motor to enhance the riding experience, so when you saddle up and apply the throttle, the motor will give you a boost when pedaling, or it will do all the work for you. This makes it much easier to whiz up hills and ride into headwinds without gassing yourself or taxing your knee joints. In addition, most adult e-trikes are also made with a low

“step through” design making mounting and dismounting easier; they typically come with big tires that ensure a smooth ride; have ergonomic handlebars that are easy to reach and grip; and offer oversized seats (some even have backrests) for comfort and support. There are many different types of adult e-trikes to choose from with prices ranging anywhere from around $2,000 up to $7,000. To shop for one, contact some bike shops in your area to see what they offer, or you may need to order one online. When shopping for an e-trike, pay special attention to the motor, which determines how fast it will go, and the battery, which determines how far it will go between charges. Most e-trikes can reach speeds of anywhere between 15 and 28 miles per hour, and typically go somewhere between 20 and 55 miles on a single charge, depending on how much pedaling you do. Battery charge times will vary too, ranging anywhere from three to eight hours. HOW TO CHOOSE

To help you figure out the right kind of e-trike for you, ask yourself how and where you plan to ride it. If you’re primarily interested in a leisurely ride around

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the neighborhood for pleasure, fitness or running errands, an upright cruiser e-trike that has a rear cargo basket would be a nice choice. Some popular options in this category include: Addmotor’s M-340 Electric Fat Trike and M-360 Semi-Recumbent Trike (both $3,000, www.addmotor.com); Emojo Caddy Pro ($2,900, www.emojobike.com); Sixthreezero EVRYjourney 250W Tricycle ($2,200, www. sixthreezero.com); EWheels EW-29 ($2,000, www.ewheelsdealers.com); and Buzz Cerana T ($1,700, www.buzzbicycles. com). Or, if you’re looking to take longer road rides, a recumbent e-trike may be a better option. These are aerodynamic, low-tothe-ground trikes that allow you to recline with your legs positioned in front of you. Catrike (www.catrike.com) and TerraTrikes (www.terratrike.com) are two of the biggest U.S. companies that make recumbent tadpole-style trikes (the two wheels are in front), and they both offer electric assist options at prices ranging from $5,000 to $,7000. There are also folding e-trikes, which are practical if you have limited home storage space or would like to take your trike with you when traveling. Some good options here include the Liberty Trike ($1,600, www. libertytrike.com) and Eunorau New-Trike ($2,500, www.eunorau-ebike.com). Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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OBITUARIES Norman Lynn Burnett, age 86, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2022 in Williston, Vermont. He is preceded in death by his brothers John, Ralph, Wayne, and Richard. He is survived by his wife Jenifer, their children David and Jacquelin, David’s wife Lynn Yeo and his grandchildren Benji and Matty Burnett Yeo, and our beloved dog Zu. Norman was born July 18, 1935, in Waukegan, Illinois, to parents Cullen and Mabel Burnett, née Snyder. Norm was the youngest of five brothers. After childhood on a farm in rural Linn County, Kansas, Norman attended High School in Lawrence, Kansas. There he played basketball and football with legendary coach Al Woolard, later of Kansas University (KU). Norm discovered his love of golf working as a caddy at the local Alvamar Golf Course. Instead of using his football scholarship to attend KU, Norm took on a Naval ROTC scholarship and joined the KU golf team. Norm graduated in Geological Engineering from KU and spent three years on a WESPAC Destroyer, the USS O’Brien, conducting operations in the Pacific

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Ocean. In 1962 Norman joined Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. His work took him all over the world. In 1966 he was living in London when he took a ski trip to Scotland. It rained the whole weekend, but he met Jenny (Jeni) Symes. They were married in December that same year. The newlyweds lived in Egypt for five years, followed by Brisbane, Australia, and then Lima, Peru. Returning to Oklahoma, David Linn was born in 1976 and Jacquelin in 1981. The family

called Colorado home before a long-awaited transfer to England. Norm served as Manager of Explorations for Phillips Petroleum in the UK. In 1995 Norm retired from Phillips, and the family returned to Colorado. Golf remained Norm’s passion throughout his travels. In 1999, Norm and Jenny became the owners of Rocky Ridge Golf Course in St. George, Vermont. They took pride in the Rocky Ridge community and Norm especially enjoyed his time with the Glee Club. After 22 years, Norm and Jenny handed over the ownership of Rocky Ridge in December of 2021. Norm’s final day was a cheerful one. He spent the day anticipating a video call with his grandson Matty for his fifth birthday and preparing for a visit from his daughter. He worked on his ongoing project

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The church’s efforts proved highly successful that evening, with church member and volunteer coordinator Matt Bliss noting that they had run out of cones. The concert came to a close with a traditional rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” sung by vocal instructor Heather Auby. The final echoes of the anthem were met with ample applause and praise. A full schedule of town band concerts, rehearsals and events can be found at https://sites.google.com/view/williston-town-band/schedule.

20-plus years,” she said. Kohlasch, who teaches physical education at Williston Central School, said she was also grateful to make connections along the parade route with former students who now have families of their own, and current students in second and third grade. “It was nice for (everyone) to reflect and remember teachers who helped pave the way for so many families and kids,” she said, adding that she has no plans to retire from teaching anytime soon. “I still enjoy getting up and going to work every single day,” she said. “My enthusiasm and love for what I do and the people I work with is still there.” The rest of the parade featured trucks from the Williston and Essex fire departments, a mock-landing craft full of Marine veterans, flag-adorned golf carts, local political hopefuls, the Sue Pasco Memorial Williston Precision Lawn Chair March and Drill Team, the Babcock Farm float, “Dotty” the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library summer bookmobile, youth sports teams, Mansfield Nordic Club, WFC cares, and a procession of classic firetrucks with horns blaring. And, of course, there was plenty of candy to go around. Miran Gosto and Emily Bullis of Essex Junction brought their two sons down to watch the parade. “We’re most excited to see the fire trucks and police cars, and to collect lots of candy as well hopefully,” said Bullis. By 11 a.m., the last of the parade had cleared Whitney Hill Road, and spectators began to migrate to the booths and activities on the Village Green. Senior Planner Emily Heymann and Energy Coordinator Melinda Scott ran the town’s Planning and Zoning tent. Heymann admitted that it was her first time attending the Fourth of July parade since first becoming a Williston resident five years ago.

Despite not attending before the pandemic, the large crowds on the green led her to believe that people were comfortable gathering together once again. “This year, things are back full throttle,” she said. Heymann was also there to promote outreach for the Taft Corners form-based code and a future update to village zoning. Other organizations on the green Monday included Sustainable Williston, Williston Republicans, the National Alliance on Mental Illness Vermont, a collaborative campaign between the Vermont Racial Justice Alliance and Vermont Interfaith Action called Abolish Slavery VT, and the Boy Scout Troop 692 fundraiser food tent. Recreation and Parks Director Todd Goodwin was happy with how the holiday events played out. “We got a lot of sponsors this year and a lot of groups doing their own things,” he said, “and together they’re providing a great event for the community.” Goodwin noted an increase in parade registration and participation compared to last year and a large turnout for activities that were not on the green last year. “(Planning) started in early April, but in future years it will need to start a lot earlier so that we can look to get things in different areas that we don’t have,” he said. “(The goal) is to keep some tradition but bring in some new activities as well.” Just down the road, the Williston Fire Department hosted its own holiday event to compliment those on the green. All doors of the firehouse were open with all vehicles on display from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fire Chief Aaron Collette was overjoyed at the Williston residents of all ages who attended the open house. “From the young kids who came and sat here in awe of the firetrucks to our senior community members who came to check in and say ‘Hey, I have a question about this.’ — that is what we’re here for,” he said. “I think the community outpouring of support and to see all the smiles was fantastic, and the weather was a home run as well.”

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