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A champion of mentoring passes the torch

BY KARSON PETTY Community News Service

Sarah George

After 20 years captaining Williston Central School’s mentorship program, Nancy Carlson has stepped ashore to let it sail on under new leadership.

“I’ve had an amazing run and it feels like the right moment to move on,” she said, adding later, “I feel that I’ve been a part of the magic sauce that helped create a really beautiful program that is woven into the heart of the school.”

Becky Martell, a Williston Charity Clark Central teacher of almost 30 years, will take the helm this fall.

The Connecting Youth Mentoring Program began as a pilot at one first-time candidate will be Williston Central in 1998 and now operates across the Champlain elected to represent Williston.

“This is the first time in Valley School District.

The program pairs Williston about 10 years that we’ve had two Republicans running in students grades 5 through 8 with that district,” said Dame. “With adult volunteers to meet once per the growth in Williston, I think week for an hour of quality time. there are a lot of people who are Mentoring time is completely new to Williston, and I think student led, said Carlson. They that creates a level playing field can choose to learn a new skill, do for Republican challengers.” arts and crafts, go for a walk, bake In Williston’s other legis- cookies, read or just chat with lative district (Chittenden 8), their mentor. which is shared with a portion She said mentors and mentees of South Burlington, Noah Hy- alike benefit from participation in man of South Burlington was the program, and she wishes evunopposed for the Democratic eryone in the community could nomination and will run unop- experience it. posed in November, as Dame “This is what every human besaid no Republican candidate ing needs to thrive,” she said. will mount a campaign.

Carlson is confident in MarGeorge won 53 percent of the tell’s ability to foster new relationvote in Chittenden County to ships between students and menKenney’s 33 percent, a margin tors while keeping the program on of victory that she sees as affir- a steady course. mation of her sometimes-con“(Becky) is a champion of introversial efforts to promote clusion, loves kids and is loved restorative consequences to throughout the (school) commucrimes and equity in the crimi- nity,” Carlson said. “She is taking nal justice system. In Williston, on a new mission and bringing evhowever, where Kenney is on eryone’s trust with her.”

Carlson knows that mission see PRIMARY page 4

like the back of her hand.

Before she herself volunteered as a Williston mentor in 1999, she held an administrative role at Essex Community Health Initiatives and Programs for Students, often called CHIPS.

George and Clark come out on top in primary election Two Williston women are poised to take on lead prosecutor roles in Vermont.

Sarah George defeated fellow Williston resident Ted Kenney in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for the position of Chittenden County State’s Attorney. There will be no Republican challenger in November’s General Election, according to Vermont Republican Party Chairman Paul Dame.

Also Tuesday, Charity Clark won the Democratic nomination for Vermont Attorney General, defeating Washington County State’s Attorney Rory Thibault in the primary. While perennial candidate H. Brooke Paige won the Republican nomination, it’s not yet clear whether he will mount a General Election challenge to Clark. Paige is also the Republican nominee for secretary of state, auditor and state treasurer.

As prosecutors, George and Clark’s paths are bound to cross professionally in addition to their Williston connection.

“I don’t know her that well,

but I’ve always had a good relationship with her,” George said of Clark. “We are certainly friendly and I’m looking forward to figuring out what we can partner on and collaborate on.”

This was Williston’s first election since being split into two legislative districts for representation in the House of Representatives, and since the reworking of Chittenden County’s Senate districts. The unopposed campaigns of Erin Brady and Angela Arsenault for the two House seats in Williston’s larger district (Chittenden 2) were strongly supported by Democratic voters — they received about 1,700 and 1,400 votes, respectively. They will face Bruce Roy and Tony O’Rourke in the General Election. Roy and O’Rourke each earned enough write-in votes — 81 and 72, respectively — to qualify to be on the ballot as Republican candidates in November. Brady is a one-term incumbent, while longtime Rep. Jim McCullough has retired, ensuring at least

Peggy Stowe holds the newly minted “Nancy Carlson Room” sign in front of the mentoring program space at Williston Central School.

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After mentoring for three years, her passion for people led her to take the director position as soon as it opened in Williston. She said she never looked back.

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Correction Due to a misunderstanding, the story headlined “Dozens apply for Catamount leadership role” in last week’s Observer mistakenly said about 50 candidates have applied to be the next executive director of the Catamount Outdoor Family Center. In fact, the pool of applicants is about 15 people.

Williston Little-Leaguers win districts, finish as state finalists

The Williston Little League 11- and 12-year-old All Star team celebrates its District 1 Championship on July 19 in Burlington. The team went on to be the state runner-up, losing in the state championship game July 30 to Brattleboro.

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Octogenarian’s St. Mike’s ID goes back to school

vanced Standing at Saint Michael’s College for language and learning disabilities. Her student

BY KAYLEE SAYERS ID from St. Mike’s was tucked Special to the Observer away in a box for years until she came across it recently.

Sifting through old belongings “I was pulling out boxes and and reliving moments from years trying to reorganize when I found past invokes a special kind of nos- it,” said McCormick, who lived in talgia. But what happens when Barre for about 25 years before you come across your Saint Mi- moving to Williston to be closer to chael’s College student ID from her children. “I read everything, 1980 with a note to return it fol- and it said right on it to return it, lowing commencement? and I said, ‘whoops.’”

Well, if Dean of you’re WillisStudents Dawn ton resident and Ellinwood reSaint Michael’s ceived a note in alumna (1980) early July from Winnie McMcCor mick, Cormick, you now in her 80s, return it — 42 containing her years later. old student ID. McCormick Ellinwood was graduated from pleasantly surMount Holyoke prised to receive College in 1964 the ID. and received “How loveher master’s in ly that Winnie special educathought to send tion from the the ID in after Winnie McCormick University of all these years,” Vermont. She was a special edu- she said. “I found this gesture to cation teacher at Twinfield Union be very endearing.”

School, and, though she had her The difference in the student master’s, “all (those) professors IDs from the 1980s to today is were behaviorists,” she said, rath- significant. The 1980 ID coner than addressing directly lan- tained the student’s birth date as guage and learning disabilities as well as their social security numher job demanded. ber. Students today are assigned So McCormick sought to fur- an ID number and, instead of a ther her experience in her field birth date, the ID displays one’s by pursuing a Certificate of Ad- class year.

‘I found this gesture to be very endearing’

The Isham Family Farm in Williston will host Vermont Stage’s production of ‘Women in Jeopardy!’ for a two-week run this month.

‘Women in Jeopardy!’ star Laura Wolfsen, right.

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Vermont Stage brings outdoor theater to Isham Farm

Vermont Stage is producing an outdoor play at the Isham Family Farm in Williston this month as a part of its “Picnic Plays” series.

“Women in Jeopardy!” by Wendy MacLeod will be performed four times a week through Aug. 21. The play has been described as a mash-up of a police procedural and “Real Housewives,” with more heart.

“I’ve been trying to figure out how to describe this play because it is a lot of great things.

It’s a murder mystery, it’s a play that celebrates friendship, and it’s also a wild farce,” Artistic Director Cristina Alicea said. “At this point, I’ve been

‘If “Sherlock Holmes” had a baby with “Thelma and Louise” and “The First Wives Club” it would be this play.’

Cristina Alicea Artistic Director Vermont Stage

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Wives Club” it would be this play.’ It is the kind of show you attend with your best friends, maybe drink some wine, and have a laugh.”

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the selectboard, the margin was razor close — a George win of 983-928.

“Our campaign won in every single district in this county. This, to me, is an incredibly resounding endorsement of the work we have been doing and the work that the community wants us to continue doing,” George said.

Kenney, who characterized his campaign as a better balance between criminal justice reform and punitive consequences that would stem the tide of increased crime in and around Burling-

ton — and who was endorsed by several police and emergency first-responder unions — conceded Tuesday in a prepared statement.

“I want to congratulate Sarah George for her fine victory tonight and wish her well in her future work as State’s Attorney,” he said. “I especially want to thank my family, my friends and those who support my campaign.

The level of my gratitude for their sacrifice, the dedication to our message and their effort cannot be expressed in words.”

With an uncontested path to a four-year term, George plans to continue researching and implementing reform-minded policies.

“I don’t have a list of things

I’m hoping to accomplish,” she said. “(I) listen to the community and look at the data, both locally and nationally, as it becomes available and figure out ways that the Chittenden County State’s Attorney’s office can be better.”

One policy change George is already working on is designed to reduce the number of children taken out of parental custody.

Currently, most “children in need of supervision” cases in the county stem from substance use, rather than physical abuse, she said.

“We are working to come up with a policy to make sure we are using evidence-based practices and only taking kids out of custody when absolutely necessary,” she said.

George has also advocated for “safe injection sites,” which allow people to use illegal drugs in a supervised environment as a way to prevent overdoses.

“I think Vermonters support the idea, so I am hopeful that it’s something that the Legislature will come together on and figure out a way to work with the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Attorney General’s office on,” George said. “I’m hoping we will be able to find a way to do it … But it is going to take all of us.”

Clark, as Attorney General, would have a hand in making that happen.

“It is gratifying to see that voters really believed in the importance of meaningful ex-

perience and that my message resonated with voters,” Clark said in a post-election statement Wednesday. “I am also humbled to be the first woman nominated to be Vermont Attorney General by the Democratic Party. Yesterday at the polls I saw a lot of Vermonters voting with young children and it was motivating to remember that they deserve to see gender equality in political leadership.”

In the newly drawn Chittenden County Senate district that Williston is in, incumbent State Sens. Thomas Chittenden, Ginny Lyons and Kesha Ram Hinsdale won the Democratic nominations for the three seats. Republicans did not field a candidate.

Nancy Carlson, who has devoted 20 years to Williston Central School’s mentorship program, is retiring.

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annual students’ trip to the Williston Edge, coordinated Scholastic book fairs and gave prizes and merchandise to the students with help from the Williston-Richmond Rotary Club.

Perhaps most importantly, Carlson grew the program from a handful of mentoring pairs to 50 at Williston Central, and kept those relationships going through the Covid-19 pandemic.

No matter what stage of her career she was in, Carlson gravitated toward working directly with people.

“A guiding theme of my career has been amplifying people’s strengths, gifts, passions, dreams and their best qualities,” she said.

To her, the program provides something special for students: Through a mentor’s support, they discover their own greatness, capability and self-worth, she said.

Carlson added that the program was never hers: It belongs to everyone at Williston Central and beyond.

Peggy Stowe, mentor for nine years and Williston Central

School bookkeeper for 12, said Carlson first approached her to work together on purchasing supplies, toys, games and furniture for the school’s mentoring space.

Stowe was wary of overstepping boundaries with her first mentee, but the relationship blossomed under Carlson’s gentle guidance.

“Being that constant friend is really quite special,” Stowe said, “and that’s what Nancy taught me: how to just let go of all the (external) stuff.”

Incoming program director Martell described Carlson’s people-first approach, too.

What’s now an inviting and engaging mentoring program room began as an unused satellite kitchen that expanded into an adjoining closet, then into a sunroom facing the school’s entrance.

School officials decided that room should bear Carlson’s name when she retired in June.

“She is so good at making human connections, understanding who people are and accepting everyone,” Martell said.

She and Carlson both emphasized that the program carries no stigma.

“It isn’t an adult on high work-

ing with a student who needs fixing,” Carlson said. “It’s a relationship of reciprocity and friendship.”

Carlson said earning the trust of teachers — and then negotiating an hour of their classes mentees could miss — posed a challenge in the program’s early years.

Carlson wanted to step down at a time when both she and the program were going strong.

“I care too much about the program to overstay and get tired,” Carlson said. “I think the program is ripe for a fresh perspective and new directions.”

Carlson plans to continue giving back by working with people as a retiree and looks forward to going backpacking with her two sons.

Martell said she has big shoes to fill, but plans to maintain the program’s success with fresh ideas.

Her first goal as director — after she gets to know each student and mentor — is to add more diversity to the mentor pool.

“I think (the program) will be a little bit different with me,” she said, “but (Nancy and I) share the same philosophy and the same desire to build the program and keep it vibrant.”

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VT benefits from forwardthinking energy policies

BY JONATHAN DOWDS New Hampshire households are about to get hit hard, really hard, by rates hikes that will increase electricity bills by more than $70 a month. These unprecedented rate hikes ref lect surging natural gas prices and New Hampshire’s ill-fated decision to tie its electricity prices to volatile fossil fuels.

While New Hampshire’s rate hikes are particularly dramatic, the state is far from alone — rates are up 8 percent nationally and 15 percent in Florida, Illinois and New York.

Fortunately, Vermont’s forward-thinking energy policies — most notably our decisions to stick with a regulated utility model and invest in renewables — are protecting Vermonters from similar rate increases, at least in the short term.

As we plan for a future where more and more of our cars and home heating are electrified, it is helpful to look at why electric bills are going haywire. New Hampshire’s rate increases ref lect the price of natural gas, which fuels more than half of the region’s power generation.

While Russia’s unprovoked invasion of the Ukraine is the current and most dramatic event to spike natural gas prices, it’s just the latest in a long line of geopolitical, weather and economic events contribut-

ing to oil and gas price volatility. Though Vermont’s utilities also purchase power from the New England grid, much of the state’s electricity comes from longer-term contracts with renewable and nuclear facilities, insulating Vermont from severe price spikes.

As climate change upends our weather patterns and international conflicts proliferate, relying on sustained, low prices for fossil fuels is a sucker’s bet.

As climate change upends our weather patterns and international conf licts proliferate, relying on sustained, low prices for fossil fuels is a sucker’s bet. From this vantage point, it is easy to see what we need to do now to protect ourselves.

It’s time to double down on renewable energy, especially renewable energy that we generate right here in Vermont. Seriously investing in renewables, with their near-zero generating costs, is the key to keeping our electric bills down in the future.

Once upon a time, renewables were mainly an “eat your vegetables” solution to climate change — something that we knew we had to do but weren’t always excited about. Change can be hard, wind turbines and solar panels were expensive, and utilities were worried about how to manage the variable power output that wind and solar produce. But increasingly, renewables are paying dividends, not just in terms of how they protect the climate — reason enough to eat our vegetables — but also in terms of price and reliability.

On price alone, new wind and solar outperform coal and are competitive with natural gas. Newer generation panels and turbines are more efficient than ever at capturing energy from the wind and the sun. Better weather forecasting, expanding energy storage and innovative solutions for shifting electricity demand to times with excess generation are making it easier and easier to integrate renewables into the grid.

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• University of Vermont — $15 million for UVM’s Institute for Rural Partnerships, $13 million for the Food Systems Center, $10 million for the Rural Centers Against Addiction, $2 million for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research, and $5 million to establish a new Climate Impacts Center of Excellence.

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• Vermont Energy Investment Corporation — $8.5 million • Saint Michael’s College — $6.5 million • Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence — $5 million

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To ensure that Vermonters continue to reap the benefits of renewables, we should be updating our energy laws to require utilities to purchase 100 percent renewable energy and at least double our goals for instate renewable generation, to 20 percent or more by 2030.

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energy to Vermont means more on-site solar installations — on rooftops, over parking lots or mounted in backyards. It means community solar arrays so that renters and low-income Vermonters can access renewable energy, and investing in storage. It means getting back to building responsibly-sited wind projects in Vermont.

Building renewable facilities in Vermont means that we can take control of the environmental impacts of the energy that we use rather than asking others to bear those burdens for us. Looking back, it is clear that Vermont’s policymakers had the foresight to protect Vermonters from the rate turbulence that is rocking New Hampshire and much of the rest of the country. Let’s exercise that foresight again by acting today to ensure that Vermont’s future is renewable.

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PaddleSurf Champlain Vermont’s paddleboard outfitter

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The Vermont Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2022, which will be recognized and inducted at a Sept.

24 ceremony at Bolton Valley Resort’s newly renovated Timberline Lodge.

Tickets to the ceremony are available at www.vtssm.org/hallof-fame.

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inducted into the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame for his ski jumping ability and for what he’s given back to his community.

A seventh-generation Vermonter raised in Norwich, Holland and his older brothers all grew up jumping at the Dartmouth ski jump and went on to be Olympians.

In 1987, during a training jump at Lake Placid, N.Y., Holland suffered a massive fall when his skis hit an ice patch while approaching take-off, something modern-day hill formats and preparation protect against. Breaking four vertebrae and undergoing back surgery

kinson’s diagnosis, he is determined to fight back and is putting resources toward research to find a cure. Someday, he’ll tell us all he had Parkinson’s.

Betsy’s next challenge was transferring ownership in Mad River to a new generation that would also appreciate and expand on the mountain’s conservationist ethos. She did this by selling skiers on the idea of the first and only cooperatively owned ski area in the country. She talked about it everywhere: in the lift line, on the chairlift, in the Basebox lodge, and even at the grocery store.

The transfer of the mountain to the Mad River Co-op finally took place in 1995.

Betsy continued running the Mad River Barn and being Mad River Glen’s biggest cheerleader until she retired in 2012, when she moved to North Carolina. Today, she still enjoys watching hikers, snowshoers and skiers on Mad River Glen’s live webcams.

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Ralph DesLauriers is the founder of Bolton Valley, which debuted on Christmas Eve of 1966. The ski area initially featured three double chairlifts serving nine trails and 963 vertical feet. There was night skiing and a hotel that could sleep 144 people.

For its second season, improvements included new glades, a heated pool and a skating rink.

The mountain is known for its family friendly atmosphere and as the home mountain of two famous extreme skiers: Ralph’s sons Rob and Eric DesLauriers. The brothers grew up skiing at Bolton and went on to star in dozens of ski movies.

Ralph continued to expand and improve the resort until 1997, when the resort changed ownership. In 2017, Ralph re-purchased Bolton Valley with his children Lindsay, Evan and Adam who now follow in his footsteps and run the resort.

Ralph may very well be the last ski area founder alive today who still owns and operates the resort they built, demonstrating a life-long commitment to the Vermont ski industry. He also is a former chairman of the Vermont Ski Areas Association and Vermont representative on the National Ski Areas Association Board of Directors.

JIM HOLLAND, SKI JUMPER AND ENTREPRENEUR

Jim Holland might not be a household name outside of the ski jumping world, but you might recognize the name of the outdoor gear online retailer he co-founded — Backcountry.com. He is being

The plain meaning of the slogan was, “ski it when there’s snow,” but many also read it as a challenge (ski it if you’re good enough) … at the age of 19, some might have believed his ski jumping days were over. However, never one to back away from a challenge, Holland went on to win six national ski jumping championships and compete in two Winter Olympics.

Holland retired from ski jumping in 1995 and, after graduating from the University of Vermont, co-founded backcountry.com with his friend from Norwich, John Bresee. They sold a majority interest in Backcountry.com in 2007. Holland remains involved as a minority shareholder and holds a seat on the board of directors.

In 2007, the U.S. Ski Team abandoned ski jumping and Holland stepped in as the sport was unraveling. With no national team, Holland helped start and fund USA Nordic Sports, a nonprofit in Park City, Utah that runs men’s and women’s national jumping and Nordic combined programs, keeping the sport alive.

No stranger to confronting challenges head-on, Holland now faces his toughest yet. With a Par-

BETSY PRATT, MAD RIVER GLEN VISIONARY

Betsy Pratt grew up in Greenwich, Conn., and, after attending Vassar College, moved to New York City and worked for the Ford Foundation. Her sister, Sally, talked her into coming to Mad River Glen for a ski weekend in 1954.

There she met Trux Pratt, who was a member of the Montclair Ski Club. They soon married, buying a ski house in North Fayston on their honeymoon.

Mad River Glen was founded in 1947 by Roland Palmedo, who had previously developed Stowe. He and trail designer and long-time General Manager Ken Quackenbush developed Mad River to be less commercial than Stowe: a skier’s mountain, with trails designed to follow the natural contours of the mountain.

In 1972, Roland sold Mad River to a group of investment bankers and skiers led by Trux Pratt and Brad Swett. Unfortunately, when Trux passed away in 1975, the ski industry was going through tumultuous times. Betsy took the reins at Mad River, carefully guiding the mountain to preserve its unique character.

Rather than bulldoze the terrain and coat the mountain with artificial snow, as most Eastern ski areas were doing by the 1980s, Betsy fought to preserve and protect the mountain in its original state. She and marketing expert and MRG skier Gerry Muro developed the “Mad River Glen, Ski it if You Can” marketing campaign.

The red and white bumper stickers turned Mad River Glen into one of the most recognizable brands in the ski industry. The plain meaning of the slogan was, “ski it when there’s snow,” but many also read it as a challenge (ski it if you’re good enough), or a bucket list item (ski it if you get the chance). She also encouraged telemark skiing, which is still taught on the mountain to this day.

RIP MCMANUS, OLYMPIAN, ANNOUNCER AND MOVIE STAR

At an early age, Rip McManus excelled at ski racing with the Pico Peak Ski Club. He joined the Rutland High School Ski Team and went on to set the record for the Pico Downhill Derby. He deferred his admission to Denver University to join the European Ski Racing Circuit.

During the off-season, McManus made Stowe his training base.

He joined Stowe’s ski lift tower installation crew and volunteered for the high-risk work.

McManus raced for the Denver University Ski Team and then enlisted in the Army to race worldwide for the United States Army Alpine Ski Team. After winning the North American National Championships, he was named to the 1964 U.S. Alpine Ski Team.

When he finished his enlistment in the Army, he went to work for a series of high-performance ski equipment companies: Head Skis, Lange Boots, Olin Skis and founded his own ski racer mail order business.

McManus was a cast member and ski racer double for Robert Redford in the movie “Downhill Racer.” Who knows how much more he could have contributed to skiing if his life hadn’t been cut short by a traffic accident in 1982.

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William Clarence Matthews, who hailed from Selma, Alabama, was honored last Thursday night by the Vermont Lake Monsters ahead of their home game at Centennial Field.

Matthews played in the 1905 season for a baseball team in Burlington, where he integrated the team’s Northern League, according to Karl Lindholm, a retired dean and American studies professor at Middlebury College who has studied Matthews’ life.

Burlington’s league included teams in Montpelier-Barre, Rutland and Plattsburgh, N.Y. It was known as an “outlaw league,” unaffiliated with the organized minor and major leagues at the time that Lindholm said allowed only white players.

“Matthews was almost certainly the only black man in 1905 earning a paycheck playing alongside whites in the country,” Lindholm has written in an essay about the player.

Last Thursday, Lindholm stood in the stadium’s outdoor concourse under a beating sun at a table bearing newspaper clippings, photos and other memorabilia about

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“There’s no question in my about Matthews on the jumbotron mind — and I think in anybody’s for fans. mind who knows about this kind of Speaking near the banner about stuff — that he could have walked Matthews, C.J. Knudsen, the Lake right on to the starting lineup of Monsters’ senior vice president, any Major League team,” Lindsaid it’s a good time to look back holm said Thursday evening at at local history, since the team is Centennial Field. also marking the 100th birthday After his season in Vermont, of Centennial Field’s concrete and Matthews, then 28, went on to get steel grandstand this year. a law degree at Boston Universi“It’s a great ty and began a way for us to career in law and ‘There’s no recognize Wilpublic service, liam Clarence Lindholm said. question in my Matthews, at a Matthews worked mind that he place where lots as an assistant of people are U.S. attorney could have walked coming from all general in multiright on to the across the state,” ple states before Knudsen said as his death in 1928. starting lineup the crowd was The Ivy of any Major swelling in the League baseball concourse ahead championship troLeague team.’ of the first inphy was named in Karl Lindholm ning against the Matthews’ honor Retired dean and American Worcester Bravein 2006, and he studies professor at Middlebury College hearts.

“Now, was inducted into they can learn the College Basea little bit more ball Hall of Fame about a tremendous individual in 2014. that played baseball here in BurLindholm said it may be imlington.” possible to know if Matthews Modern Major League Base- was ever seriously considered for ball was not integrated until April a spot on the Nationals, since the 1947, when Robinson debuted for newspaper report may have been the Brooklyn Dodgers. only a rumor. He can understand, Yet Lindholm pointed to an ar- though, why Matthews would ticle in a Boston newspaper from look to a career outside of baseJuly 1905, stating that the man- ball, since even playing in the maager of a Major League team, the jor leagues at the time was hardly Boston Nationals — later known glamorous, he said. as the Boston Braves, and today Matthews also faced racism called the Atlanta Braves — was and discrimination throughout interested in signing Matthews. his short career, Lindholm said, Matthews had previously which would have made it difplayed baseball at Harvard, where ficult, if not impossible, for him Lindholm said he stood out as to play in the major leagues. The arguably the best player on what historian noted that 1905 was less was one of the country’s finest than a decade after the U.S. Sucollege teams. preme Court decision in Plessy v.

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fused to play against Matthews in college, when Apperious played for Georgetown University, and again in the Northern League, when Apperious played for the Montpelier-Barre team.

“He (Apperious) was defended in the Montpelier papers — saying that he has to go ‘back south,’ and if he went back and they found out he had played with

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a black man, his name would have been marred,’” Lindholm said.

“It was a terribly racist time.”

One baseball fan who spent time looking at the table with Matthews memorabilia Thursday was Ed Vizvarie, who came out to the game from Shelburne with his wife, Jane. He said he hadn’t heard of Matthews before, and while the information

was interesting, it was upsetting to think about the opportunities denied to Matthews and other black athletes at the time.

“We can’t change history, but we can learn from it,” Vizvarie said. “I think players like him were trailblazers, and led the way — even though it took a lot longer after that to make things more fair.”

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BY PETER D’AURIA VTDigger

“Nima is planning a vacation.

The total cost of his vacation, c, in dollars, for n nights of stay at a hotel can be estimated by the equation c = 375n + 1,700. If Nima can spend no more than 4,000 dollars on his vacation, what is the greatest number of nights he can stay at the hotel?”

If you find problems like this difficult, you’re not alone. That’s a sample test question from the Praxis Core, a standardized test for prospective K-12 teachers. The question comes from a practice test posted online by the educational nonprofit Khan Academy.

The Praxis is a standardized test that prospective teachers in Vermont and other states are required to pass, intended to measure teachers’ proficiency in basic academic subjects.

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But state and local education officials say that many aspiring teachers have struggled to pass it — creating a hurdle to the profession that can keep educators out of the workforce.

Now, Vermont officials hope to get rid of that requirement.

Officials have been considering changes in the Praxis test requirement since before the Covid-19 pandemic.

But amid a nationwide teacher shortage, the issue “was something that we paid closer attention to during the pandemic, because the challenges in staffing just really increased,” said Amy Minor, the chair of the Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators, a state body that oversees licensure and professional standards for teachers.

“We were losing good potential teaching candidates because of (the test) as a sole requirement,” said Minor, who is also superintendent of the Colchester School District.

She noted that many prospective

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Dozens of homes vandalized in Burlington crime spree

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A 21-year-old man allegedly vandalized roughly 33 homes in Burlington early Tuesday morning, throwing objects through the windows that resulted in thousands of dollars of damage, according to the Burlington Police Department.

According to a press release, police arrested Mbyayenge “Robbie” Mafuta, whom witnesses identified as the suspect after they reported seeing him throw a flower pot through a window around Charlotte Street.

More than 20 calls to 911 poured in at the two-person Burlington police call center shortly after 5 a.m., according to police. Callers described a man throwing objects through the windows of homes around Golden Place and Locust Terrace.

Mafuta was already well-known to Burlington police, with “more than 100 police involvements,” according to acting Police Chief Jon Murad.

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teachers were falling short of the required test scores by only a couple of points.

‘IT’S A REAL CHALLENGE’

To become a licensed teacher in Vermont — in any grade or subject area — applicants must receive a passing grade on the Praxis Core test.

Praxis tests “measure academic skills in reading, writing and mathematics deemed by teacher educators to be essential for all candidates preparing to be teachers, no matter what content area or grade-level they aspire to teach,” according to the website of Praxis’ publisher, Educational Testing Services. The standardized testing giant also administers the Graduate Record Exams (GREs), required for admission to many graduate schools, and TOEFL tests that gauge English-language proficiency.

Vermonters who are not licensed to teach can be granted temporary licenses, with the goal of passing the Praxis test while they teach. Teachers can attempt the test multiple times.

But most temporary licenses are valid for only up to three years, after which time they cannot be renewed. If candidates do not pass the Praxis test within that period, they are ineligible to become a teacher.

“It’s a real challenge,” said Brooke Olsen-Farrell, superintendent of Slate Valley Unified School District, of prospective teachers struggling to pass the exam. “I’d say we probably have about 10 teachers in that boat right now.”

The Praxis test includes questions in three areas: math, reading and writing. Applicants are required to interpret passages, correct grammatical mistakes and solve word problems.

To teach in specific subject areas or grade levels, applicants may be required to take additional Praxis tests, such as chemistry, French or elementary education.

Current rules allow state officials to waive the test in specific circumstances. But that, too, can be a burden: Local officials must “demonstrate that not being given a waiver

“Given the number of people affected by this morning’s spree, I am hopeful Mr. Mafuta can get the help he needs, but it must be done in a way that truly prevents innocent neighbors from being further victimized,” Murad said.

Mafuta has been arrested multiple times on felony and misdemeanor charges, including allegedly assaulting officers and stealing an occupied vehicle and robbing the occupant, according to the press release.

Police have responded to incidents involving Mafuta more than a dozen times since June 1 — more than half of which resulted in arrest or alternative justice referrals, Murad said. Multiple calls involved mental health issues, he said.

In one of the previous acts of vandalism, Mafuta allegedly called police, said he had committed the crime, and told them he was off his medications and wanted to go to jail, Murad said.

Peter D’Auria, a VTDigger reporter

whose Burlington home was vandalized, said he woke up at around 5:30 a.m. to the sound of glass breaking. When D’Auria went downstairs, he found two bricks in his living room and his windows smashed.

D’Auria called the police, and an officer showed up at his home.

He said that along his street, a lot of his neighbors’ windows are now covered in paper or cardboard.

Mafuta was also identified in video camera footage at around 3 a.m., about two hours before the reported vandalism, police said. He allegedly smashed the Green Mountain Transit bus station terminal windows and exterior monitors.

That incident was reported to the dispatch center at the time. It was not immediately followed up on, police said, because of the Burlington Police Department’s modified priority response plan, which classifies vandalism as a Priority 3 call that is diverted to online reporting.

The damage to the bus station is esti-

mated at $16,000 and damage to the homes could amount to tens of thousands of dollars, police said.

On Tuesday, Mayor Miro Weinberger issued a statement saying that the vandalism “caused widespread destruction and fear in this city that Burlingtonians should not have to endure.”

Weinberger continued, “It is highly frustrating that the suspect has previously been arrested numerous times by Burlington police, but neither the criminal justice system nor the mental health system has taken the actions necessary to either support Mr. Mafuta or prevent this crime from occurring.”

The police report said that Mafuta was scheduled to appear in Chittenden County court later Tuesday in connection with the felony charges and for violating court conditions for being released from custody earlier. The Chittenden County criminal court said that he is next due in court Aug. 17.

would substantially inhibit the district’s ability to carry out its locally established objectives.”

And the candidate must have taken the test three times and failed to achieve the required scores.

For many prospective teachers, the tests are difficult. Candidates may be quizzed on subjects outside their specialty that they haven’t studied for years. And candidates whose first language is not English also struggle with the reading and writing sections.

“We’ve had a subgroup of our new educators that really struggle,” said Lynn Cota, superintendent of Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union. “And unfortunately, they can be really great in the classroom. But if they can’t pass (the test), they can’t get their educator license, which is unfortunate.”

teaching,” Suzanne Sprague, a spokesperson for the Agency of Education, said in an email.

“The Praxis Core becomes an assessment of how good your high school was,” said Patrick Halladay, director of the Education Quality Division at the Agency of Education.

“And so, if I came from a less advantaged neighborhood and went to a less advantaged high school, I probably didn’t do as well on the Praxis Core.”

Earlier this year, the Standards Board submitted the proposal to the Interagency Committee on Administrative Rules, which oversees the rulemaking process. If approved, it could go into effect in November or Decem-

ber, state officials say.

But the Standards Board has given the agency the green light to start implementing the new rules even before the proposal officially becomes a rule.

As schools across the state grapple with severe teacher shortages, the proposal could offer a tool — however small — to address them.

“I actually am hopeful that it will get more people that are passionate about teaching into the classroom faster,” said Minor, the Colchester superintendent and chair of the Standards Board. “And that’s exactly what we need right now.”

‘AN ELEMENT OF BIAS’

The total passing rate for all Praxis tests taken in Vermont is approximately 70 percent, according to an Agency of Education spokesperson. That figure, however, does not take into account people taking the test multiple times, so the real passing rate is likely higher.

“I can certainly say that, for many aspiring educators, the Praxis has been a hurdle,” said Don Tinney, president of the Vermont chapter of the National Education Association, the teachers union.

Tinney noted that all standardized tests contain “an element of bias.”

“We are pleased that the (Agency of Education) is exploring alternative pathways to educator licensure so that the Praxis exam is not an unfair barrier to folks trying to enter the profession,” he added in a follow-up text message.

Instead of passing the Praxis test, proposed changes in state rules would allow applicants to “demonstrate competency with basic skills through a method determined by the Standards Board.”

Most applicants would likely still take the test, but others could substitute relevant coursework, or certain grades.

The proposed change was “a response to work we have been doing to better understand which barriers to licensure are more reflective of privilege and which are reflective of good

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• August 11, 2022 July 25 at 9:51 a.m. — Police responded to a report of disorderly conduct on Harvest Lane. Upon arrival, the individual had left the area.

July 24 at 11:32 a.m. — Police responded to a request for a welfare check on Marshall Avenue.

Upon arrival, the citizen did not need assistance.

July 24 at 6:14 p.m. — Police responded to a report of retail theft in progress on Maple Tree Place.

Upon arrival, the citizen was cited and issued a trespass notice accordingly.

July 24 at 8:12 p.m. — Police responded to a report of an animal

problem on Harvest Lane. Upon arrival, the officer met with the citizens and filled out a report for the Health Officer.

July 24 at 8:42 p.m. — Police responded to a report of intoxication on Interstate Corporate Drive. Upon arrival, the officer spoke to the citizens and found that there was no issue.

July 25 at 9:32 a.m. — Police assisted a walk-in citizen at the department.

July 25 at 10:05 a.m. — Police responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance on Interstate Corporate Drive. Upon investigation, the location in question was secure.

July 25 at 10:11 a.m. — Police responded to a report of theft on Marshall Avenue. The officer took statements and reported the theft accordingly.

July 25 at 11:42 a.m. — Police completed a requested welfare check on Cypress Street.

July 25 at 12:45 p.m. — Police responded to a report of suspicious behavior on Falcon Manor.

July 25 at 12:50 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a suspicious event on Harvest Lane.

Upon arrival, the officer issued a trespass notice to the citizen accordingly.

July 25 at 1:22 p.m. — Police responded to a report of retail theft in progress on Maple Tree Place.

Upon arrival, the officer issued a trespass notice and a citation accordingly.

July 25 at 2:10 p.m. — Police responded to assist a citizen on Maple Tree Place.

July 25 at 2:20 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a parking problem on Chelsea Place. Upon arrival, the vehicle had left the area.

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July 25 at 7:16 p.m. — Police returned lost property to a citizen on Knight Lane.

July 25 at 7:38 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a disturbance on Northview Court.

Upon arrival, the officers de-escalated the situation.

July 25 at 8:51 p.m. — Police provided a courtesy ride to a citizen on St. George Road.

July 25 at 9:08 p.m. — Police responded to a report of vandalism on Retail Way. July 26 at 2:01 a.m. — While on patrol, officers discovered a premise was unsecured on Boxwood Street. The officers checked the area before securing the building.

July 26 at 5:59 a.m. — Police responded to an alarm activation on Central School Drive. Upon arrival, the alarm was observed to be false.

July 26 at 10:28 a.m. — Police responded to a report of disorderly conduct on Marshall Avenue.

July 26 at 10:31 a.m. — Police

provided an escort at a business’ request on Market Street.

ed a case number for insurance purposes.

July 26 at 11:14 a.m. — Police responded to a report of suspicious behavior on Market Street. Upon arrival, the individual was taken into custody by a sober adult.

July 28 at 9:21 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a suspicious event on Harvest Lane.

Upon arrival, the officer assisted and referred the citizen to Community Outreach.

July 26 at 1:07 p.m. — Police completed a background investigation for local employment.

July 26 at 9:25 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a suspicious event on Mountain View Road. Upon arrival, the officer provided a courtesy ride to one of the individuals.

July 27 at 2:59 a.m. — Police located an unsecured premise while on patrol on Connor Way. The officer checked the building before securing it.

July 27 at 8:02 a.m. — Police took custody of a lost dog found on Interstate 89.

July 27 at 11:38 a.m. — Police provided information regarding phone scams to a citizen.

July 27 at 12:46 p.m. — Police responded to a lockout on Marshall Avenue. Upon arrival, the officer was able to gain access to the vehicle for the operator.

July 27 at 2:10 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a parking problem on Boxwood Street.

Upon investigation, there was no issue.

July 27 at 2:48 p.m. — Police completed a welfare check on Harvest Lane.

July 27 at 3:49 p.m. — Police took custody of property found at Harvest Lane.

July 27 at 9:27 p.m. — Police responded to a report of threats on Hillcrest Lane.

July 27 at 11:29 p.m. — Police responded to a report of suspicious behavior on Zephyr Road.

Upon arrival, the officer spoke to the citizens and they cleared the area.

July 27 at 11:45 p.m. — Police responded to a request for assistance on Boxwood Street. Upon arrival, the officer assisted in arranging transportation for the individuals.

July 28 at 6:16 a.m. — Police responded to a reported vehicle collision on Mountain View Road. Upon arrival, there were no hazards or injuries on the scene.

July 28 at 2:26 p.m. — Police responded to a request for assistance on Eagle Crest.

July 28 at 5:35 p.m. — Police responded to a request for assistance on Essex Road. Upon investigation, there appeared to be nothing wrong with the citizen’s vehicle.

July 28 at 7:00 p.m. — Police provided a case number for property damage on Knight Lane.

July 28 at 9:01 p.m. — Police responded to a vehicle collision on Interstate Corporate Center.

Upon arrival, the officer provid-

July 28 at 9:58 p.m. — While on another call on Williston Road, officers found an individual that had multiple arrest warrants out on them and took them into custody.

July 29 at 2:21 a.m. — Williston Police Department assisted Vermont State Police by responding to a call on Wile Street.

July 29 at 10:20 a.m. — Police responded to a report of a disturbance on Isham Circle. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the citizens who advised they did not need assistance.

July 29 at 1:01 p.m. — Police responded to a 911 hang-up on Zephyr Road. Upon arrival, the officer confirmed that there was no emergency in the area.

July 29 at 1:09 p.m. — Police responded to a report of an animal problem on Marshall Avenue.

Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the dog owner and found that the dog was not in distress.

July 29 at 1:17 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a suspicious person on River Cove Road. Upon arrival, the officer did not observe any individuals matching the description.

July 29 at 1:45 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance on St. George Road. Upon arrival, the officers secured the premise for the citizen and confirmed that there was nothing out of the ordinary.

July 29 at 3:09 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a parking problem on Day Lane. Upon arrival, the vehicle had left the area.

July 29 at 5:54 p.m. — Police responded to a request for assistance on Oak Hill Road. Upon arrival, the officer assisted with traffic control while a citizen removed their vehicle across the roadway.

July 29 at 6:51 p.m. — Police responded to a vehicle collision on Market Street. Upon arrival, the officer found that there were no injuries or hazards on the scene.

July 29 at 8:16 p.m. — Police responded to an alarm activation on Wright Avenue. Upon arrival, the alarm was observed to be false.

July 29 at 9:28 p.m. — Police responded to assist Williston Fire Department with a medical call on Richmond Road.

July 29 at 10:05 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a suspicious event on Lamplite Lane. Upon arrival, the officer searched the area and found no one suspicious. see POLICE page 15

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July 29 at 11:23 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance on Tyler Way. Upon arrival, the officers found an operator of a vehicle that, upon investigation, was taken into custody on suspicion of driving while under the influence.

July 30 at 2:44 a.m. — Police assisted the Agency of Transportation in removing an item from Interstate 89.

July 30 at 8:19 a.m. — Police took custody of found medication that was turned in by a citizen at the department.

July 30 at 9:03 a.m. — Police locat-

July 30 at 12:10 p.m. — Police responded to a vehicle collision on Avenue B. Upon arrival, there were no injuries or hazards on the scene.

July 30 at 1:47 p.m. — Police responded to assist Williston Fire Department with a call on Essex Road.

July 30 at 3:10 p.m. — Police located an unsecured premise on Avenue D. Upon arrival, the officers made contact with the building’s occupants before leaving the building.

July 30 at 3:14 p.m. — Williston Police Department responded to assist Richmond Police Department on East Main Street.

July 30 at 3:43 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a sus-

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Lunch at School

Fighting hunger

Mini Fact: About 31 million kids participate in the National School Lunch Program.

Healthy habits

photo courtesy USDA

Good food = good mind

In the late 1700s and early 1800s, people became concerned about what children were eating. Kids usually were fed only at home by their parents. If they were lucky, they were sent to school with something to eat for lunch. More photo courtesy Horace Mann School photographs, Collection 0420.047, City of Boston Archives, Boston often, though, they went hungry during the day.

Groups of people in large European cities began joining together to feed children during the day. Scientists kept track of kids’ heights, weights and learning.

The results were clear: Kids who ate a good meal at midday grew stronger and more quickly. They also performed better in school.

America also had realized the importance of lunch. But most schools in the U.S. had been built without kitchens, large dining areas or the space to store food.

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New ideas

Today, kids know more about the benefits of healthy eating, both at school and at home.

One program that helps is the growing of school gardens.

School gardens can provide some food for lunches but may also produce fruits and vegetables to sell at a fundraiser.

This student at North Gardening programs Lauderdale Elementary School in Florida checks also teach students on vegetables in the about how food is school’s garden. produced. Kids are actively involved in the design of the gardens, planting, maintenance, harvesting, cooking and — of course — the eating!

Among the crops most often planted in school gardens are lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, kale, carrots and potatoes, since these can be harvested in the fall when students are back in school.

Resources On the Web: • myplate.gov

At the library:

• “Behold Our Magical Garden: Poems Fresh From a School Garden” by Allan Wolf • “It’s Our Garden: From Seeds to Harvest in a School Garden” by George Ancona

The Mini Page® © 2022 Andrews McMeel Syndication

BY OLIVIA JAIMES

Try ’n’ Find

Mini Jokes

Words that remind us of school lunches are hidden in this puzzle. Some words are hidden backward, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: ACTIVITY, DAIRY, FEDERAL, FRUIT, GARDEN, GRAINS, GUIDELINE, HARVEST, HEALTHY, HUNGRY, LUNCH, MEAL, NUTRITIOUS, PERFORM, PROTEIN, SCHOOL, SURPLUS, VEGETABLES, WATER.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture MyPlate model shows what a healthy, nutritious meal for children and adults should look like. Some of its guidelines include: • Enjoy your food, but eat less.

• Avoid oversized portions.

• Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.

• Make at least half your grains whole grains.

• Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.

• Drink water instead of sugary drinks.

• Limit cookies, cakes, pastries and doughnuts.

• Physical activity and exercise are important parts of a healthy lifestyle.

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surplus, or extra, food such as corn, wheat and milk, which was then given to local schools to feed hungry kids.

The federal government also began to develop guidelines, or rules, for what kids should be given for lunch.

The U.S. Congress passed a law in 1946 declaring that the government will provide food, people and equipment to serve lunches to schoolchildren.

photo courtesy USDA

Will you be eating a school lunch this year?

In 2019, more than 4.8 billion lunches were served to kids during the school day!

Chances are, though, your greatgrandparents didn’t walk through a line and pick up a lunch at school. This week, The Mini Page looks at the history of school lunches.

When the economy is bad, it can be difficult for some families to afford good food for meals at home.

Some kids may even go to bed hungry at night. But there are programs available that can help fight hunger.

Many schools offer meals in addition to lunch, including breakfast and after-school snacks.

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During the Great Depression in the early 1930s, the U.S. government began purchasing

kale, carrots and potatoes, since these can be harvested in the fall when students are back in school.

From a School Garden” by Allan Wolf • “It’s Our Garden: From Seeds to Harvest in a School Ancona • Page 17 AugustGarden” 11, 2022 by • George Williston Observer

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Try ’n’ Find

Mini Jokes

Words that remind us of school lunches are hidden in this puzzle. Some words are hidden backward, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: ACTIVITY, DAIRY, FEDERAL, FRUIT, GARDEN, GRAINS, GUIDELINE, HARVEST, HEALTHY, HUNGRY, LUNCH, MEAL, NUTRITIOUS, PERFORM, PROTEIN, SCHOOL, SURPLUS, VEGETABLES, WATER.

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“We are the first city in the world to take a step that will help us plan and take measures when this type of meteorological event happens — particularly because heat waves always hit the most vulnerable,” said Mayor Antonio Muñoz. The list of names will be in reverse alphabetical order.

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Teachers: Follow and interact with The Mini Page on Facebook!

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How to choose an active 55-plus community

Savvy Senior

By Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you recommend for choosing a good, active adult housing community? My husband and I, who recently retired, are planning to relocate to an area closer to our grandkids and are interested in buying a house in an age-restricted 55-plus housing community.

Active Retirees Dear Active, If you’re contemplating moving into an age-restricted community, finding one that’s right for you takes some legwork.

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Here’s what you should know.

Today’s active adult communities come in all shapes, sizes and price ranges, ranging from small city-based apartment complexes, to single-family homes, to sprawling resort-style locations situated on a gated golf course. Most are owned by their occupants, but a growing number are rentals. Typically, at least one occupant of each property must be at least 55.

It’s also important to understand that 55-plus active adult communities are not the same as retirement or independent living communities, which are primarily designed for older seniors in their 70s and 80s. Active adult communities do not typically include meals or have a central dining area, but many of them do offer a range of recreational amenities and activities.

To help you locate and research active adult communities in the areas you’re interested in, the best resource is www.

55places.com. This is a comprehensive website that provides ratings, reviews and information on activities and amenities for thousands of communities across the country.

Once you find a few you like, here are some questions to ask yourself that can help you choose: WHAT’S OUR BUDGET?

To help you choose the right active adult community you’ll first need to determine what you can afford. Consider the home’s purchase price, whether you’ll need a mortgage, how much the property taxes and insurance are, and how much the homeowners’ association or community fees are.

These fees, which typically run a few hundred dollars per month, go toward lawn care and possibly snow removal, as well as communal areas like a clubhouse or pool. However, some communities may require additional memberships or fees for golf, tennis, classes or other activities.

You also need to consider the area’s cost of living for other things like food, utilities, transportation, health care and taxes.

Visit sites like www.Numbeo. com and www.BestPlaces.net for tools to compare the cost of your current location with where you would like to move.

And Kiplinger’s has a tax guide for retirees at www.Kiplinger. com/links/retireetaxmap that lets you find and compare taxes state-by-state.

HOW ACTIVE IS THE COMMUNITY?

Some communities provide fitness facilities, swimming pools, tennis courts and more, along with dozens of organized activities, classes and social events. Other communities are much simpler and more laid back with very limited ameni-

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You’ll want to choose a community that has the types of people, facilities, activities and vibe that appeals to you.

WILL WE LIKE THE SURROUNDING AREA?

Will the area around your prospective community serve your needs now and in the future? Ideally, this means having easy access to good doctors and hospitals, and a local airport if you plan to travel much. You’ll also want to research how far you’ll be from essential services like grocery stores, banks and pharmacies, as well as dining, shopping and recreational attractions.

SCHEDULE A VISIT

Once you’ve narrowed your choices, call to make an appointment and visit them. Be sure to allow plenty of time at each community and, if possible, go back to your favorites more than once. Also be sure to ask questions while you are visiting, particularly about the community rules.

Some developments will let you stay overnight in a model home for a few nights to get a feel of what it would be like to live there. While you are there, try the amenities and activities, and speak with as many residents as you can.

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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garage sale Aug. 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. located at Balsam Circle in Williston. Items include: household goods, furniture, toys, clothing, foreign coins by the pd., Christmas decorations and much, much more.

LOST LOST CAT — Geno has been missing

since Wednesday, June 1st from Talcott Road near the Williston Fire Department.

He is a 13 lb orange cat with white on his nose, mouth and chest. He has been an indoor cat since he moved to Williston and does not know the area. Please check cameras and sheds and garages and reach out to Susie at susiesnowvt@gmail.com with any sightings.

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Teams will have the opportunity to play other rec department teams. Parents and volunteers are needed to coach teams.

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August 11, 2022

The Champlain Valley Fair turns 100

The Champlain Valley Fair is turning 100 this summer. From its beginnings in 1922 when the Champlain Valley Exposition formed to today, the fair has become Vermont’s largest annual event.

Learn about Vermont agriculture and get a closeup of various livestock, pick from over 60 food vendors, enjoy the midway rides and take in a variety of daily shows on the fairgrounds in Essex Junction.

The fair’s opening ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 26, led by State of Vermont and fair officials.

“We’re thrilled to open the 100th Champlain Valley Fair and celebrate our agricultural and community-born roots,” said Champlain Valley Exposition Marketing Director Jeff Bartley.

A commemorative coin representing the 100th anniversary of the fair will be available for sale in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion during the event. Also, the Champlain

Williston photographer publishes fair history book

The Champlain Valley Fair kicks off its 100th anniversary edition on Aug. 26, celebrating Vermont agriculture and offering a variety of food, music and entertainment.

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Valley Expo has collaborated with 14th Star Brewing Company of St. Albans to offer “CVE Century Ale.” A portion of every pint sold will be donated to local agricultural non-profits.

Evening entertainment at the fairgrounds grandstand: • Friday, Aug. 26: Scotty McCreery with special guest

Dylan Scott (country) • Saturday, Aug. 27: Nelly with Justin Champagne (R&B/rap/ hip-hop) • Sunday, Aug. 28: Night of Fire and Destruction (monster truck show) • Monday, Aug. 29: Jesse Agan’s Tribute to Queen (rock)

In 2021, Williston photographer and former Champlain Valley Fair spokesman Stephen Mease approached current fair officials Tim Shea and Jeff Bartley about creating an Arcadia Images of America book to highlight the Champlain Valley Fair’s first century.

Mease spent countless hours researching, scanning, documenting, arranging and writing captions for over 200 historical images of the fair. The book — Images of America: “Champlain Valley Fair” — will be for sale at this year’s 100th fair, at local bookstores and online at www.arcadiapublishing.com.

• Tuesday, Aug. 30: “Dirty Deeds” A Tribute to AC/DC (hard rock) • Wednesday, Aug. 31: Figure-8 Auto Racing • Thursday, Sept. 1: Demolition Derby with Joe McGinnis • Friday, Sept. 2: Dropkick Murphy’s with Bouncing Souls

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