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Slice of Catamount headed for brownfields program Land purchase awaits reopening of federal government By Jason Starr Observer staff

A gasoline tank found buried near Governor Chittenden Road has contaminated a fraction of an acre of soil and groundwater on land that is set to become the publicly owned Catamount Community Forest. The Town of Williston, which plans to purchase the 380-acre property later this year, enrolled the contaminated area this week in a Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) brownfields monitoring program and will take responsibility for ensuring the contamination subsides over time. The Vermont Land Trust, which will hold a conservation easement preserving the land as undeveloped, has excluded the roughly one-tenth-of-an-acre from the easement until soil and water tests show the contamination has dissipated. Enrolling the area in the brownfields program will place the cost of ongoing monitoring on the DEC and protect the town from any state enforcement should the contamination cause additional environmental degradation — unless it is caused by the town — according to an opinion the town obtained last week from its attorney, Robert Fletcher. The contamination was found to be between 3 and 8 feet underground. Shawn Donovan of the DEC said he does not expect the contamination to spread and that the risk of the public being impacted is low. The tank was originally discovered and removed by the current property owner, the McCullough family, in the fall of 2017. Groundwater monitoring wells were dug and tested in the spring and fall of 2018 to determine the extent of contamination. “An unknown volume of gas was leaked from the tank in the past,” Donovan said, adding that the tank was part of former agricultural operations on the property. The proposed purchase and sale agreement that will allow the town to acquire the property has been amended to reflect the town’s responsibility for ongoing remediation of the contamination.

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Changes to growth management bylaws under consideration by the Williston Selectboard would allow developments like Finney Crossing, pictured in December, to build out faster than currently allowed.

Loosening the reins on residential growth

Selectboard considers changes to Williston’s growth management system By Jason Starr Observer staff

Williston’s unique growth management system has helped pace the rate of residential growth since its implementation in 1990 in a measured way that doesn’t overwhelm the town’s infrastructure or services. But town planners are hoping to remedy some of the system’s unintended consequences, which have bedeviled developers, protracted construction impacts to neighbors and failed to produce meaningful affordable housing. The planning commission has developed a list of recommended changes to the system, which will be the subject of two upcoming public hearings in front of the selectboard. Each March, the development review see CATAMOUNT page 15 board hosts a competitive allocation meet-

ing, where it awards up to 80 residential units per year over a fixed, 10-year period. Each unit of allocation equates to a potential building permit. Projects are scored on criteria that include home design, affordability and energy efficiency. A majority of the available allocation is reserved for the designated “growth center” at Taft Corners. Smaller numbers are available in the sewer service area outside the growth center and in the rural areas of town. Planners now recommend quickening the pace of growth by allowing developers to build out their entire allocation without stopping for each year’s new allocation to kick, which happens at the beginning of each fiscal year in July — the middle of the construction season. The current system “creates an artificial waiting period for projects under construction to build their units,” explained Williston Planning and Zoning Director Matt Boulanger. Under the proposal, “once you start building, you can simply keep building until the project is com-

plete,” Boulanger said. Blackrock Construction Vice President of Development Ben Avery, who has worked within the constraints of the current system to amass enough allocation for phase one of the proposed Northridge development off Metcalf Drive, welcomes the change. He said it will allow phase two of the development to proceed more quickly, minimizing the time the 40-home neighborhood is under construction. The impacts of construction have been one of the concerns raised by residents of neighboring Southridge in opposing Northridge’s land-use permits. “It will dramatically reduce the impact to the surrounding communities from a construction perspective,” Avery said. “Instead of us being under construction for six years up there, we could cut that time in half. I don’t think anybody would complain about that. Everyone would prefer to have it take less time.” The quicker pace is also more aligned see GROWTH page 7

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BUSINESS ROUNDUP

Business benefactors boost holiday spirit FOODSCIENCE ‘GIVING TREES’ FILL NON-PROFIT NEEDS FoodScience Corporation is approaching its second anniversary as a business headquartered in Williston, and employees concentrated their holiday philanthropy on the local community this season.

As par t of its Giving Campaign, two giving trees greeted employees and guests throughout December. Handmade paper ornaments, representing a charity or non-profit group, dangled from their branches. FoodScience employees chose the following beneficiaries: Aunt

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From left to right, FoodScience employees Sherry Trayah, Tammy Johnson, Molly Garrand and Nan Payson; Katie Anderson from Passion 4 Paws; and FoodScience CEO Sharon Rossi pose with one of the FoodScience giving trees in December.

Dot’s Place, Chittenden Country Humane Society, Lund Family Center, Passion 4 Paws, The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Burlington, Steps to End Domestic Violence, United Way of Northwest Vermont, Vermont English Bulldog and Buddies Rescue and Vermont Disaster Animal Response Team. The organizations submitted wish lists, and the employees did their best to accommodate. Gift boxes quickly overflowed with new clothing, toys, books, cleaning supplies and health and beauty items. Representatives from each agency arrived just before Christmas to pick up the donations in time to distribute them. FoodScience is a family-owned company that has developed human and animal nutritional supplements for over 40 years. Its Giving Campaign furthered its mission of helping people and their pets live healthier lives — and resulted in several hand-written cards of thanks. “FoodScience employees volunteered and donated generously to these local organizations’ needs. I’m so honored to be surrounded by colleagues who have an interest in being a good neighbor and am delighted that we were able to help so many local nonprofit

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Sgt. Kathleen Thompson, an associate accountant with Davis & Hodgdon in Williston and member of the Vermont National Guard’s 86th Command, collects gifts donated by the firm’s employees to give to two Vermont military families during the holidays.

organizations,” said FoodScience Corporation Chief Executive Officer Sharon Rossi. LOCAL CPAS SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES Two Vermont military families were selected anonymously to be the recipients of Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs’ 2018 holiday gift drive. The families, from Georgia and St. Albans Vt., were selected on the basis of need. Both families have at least one parent currently deployed overseas. Staff from Davis & Hodgdon offices in Williston and Rutland provided unwrapped gifts for the

families’ children, as well as donations in the form of holiday breakfast baskets and grocery gift cards. “In past years, we have enjoyed participating in various statewide holiday gift drives,” said John Davis, managing partner at Davis & Hodgdon Associates. “It was especially satisfying for our staff this year to be able to give back to military families who have sacrificed, and continue to sacrifice, so much on our behalf.” Cpt. Nathan Dubie of the Vermont National Guard added: “Having soldiers deployed overseas see BENEFACTORS page 3

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during the holidays is especially challenging, but this type of support of our families makes the burden a little lighter. Especially for the children, a few extra gifts make our families feel valued and cared for. It also allows our soldiers to work hard and know their families are well taken care of and supported.” NEFCU DONATES 15K TO TWO BURLINGTON NONPROFITS N e w Engla nd Federal Credit Union of Williston wrapped up its year-long campaign of community support

with two December donations to Burlington-area nonprofits. NEFCU gave $10,000 to the Community Health Centers of Burlington, an organization that provides primary and preventative health care to people of all ages, backgrounds and life circumstances. NEFCU also granted $5,000 to the YMCA of Greater Burlington, an organization that strengthens the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. ALLSTATE COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL TOY DRIVE From October through December, the Allstate Agency in South Burlington collected unwrapped toys from its clients to donate to local chil-

Laura Hamlin of NEFCU, left, passes a $10,000 donation to Kim Anderson of the Community Health Centers of Burlington in December.

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From left, Mike Junga, Walter Hausermann and Caleb Henry of the Allstate agency in South Burlington showcase some of the toys collected in December for Toys for Tots.

dren in partnership with the Toys for Tots Foundation. The toy drive was part of a multi-state effort by Allstate and Toys for Tots. Hundreds of agencies participated, collecting over 5,500 toys and earning $30,000 from the Allstate Helping Hands Foundation. “This year’s Toys for Tots donation drive was a huge success thanks to our incredible customers and community members,” said Walter Hausermann, Allstate agency owner in South Burlington. “Our donation boxes were overflowing thanks to their generosity. I’m so proud to be a part of this community and to join my fellow Allstate

agency owners in supporting such a great cause.” LENNY’S CUSTOMERS COMBINE TO SUPPORT HUMANE SOCIETY Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel donated over $800 of pet food and supplies to the Humane Society of Chittenden County during its 8th annual donation drop off in December and pledged to continue fundraising for

the Humane Society with its instore “coin-drop” game throughout January. Throughout the holiday season, Lenny’s customers donated funds via the coin-drop game. Money raised translated to 604 cans of dog and cat food, 181 pounds of dry food, 36 pounds of peanut butter, 25 pounds of dog treats, 36 rolls of paper towels, 8 bales of Timothy Hay for small animals and assorted dog toys. “Lenny’s staff at the Williston store are big animal lovers, and we enjoy giving to the Humane Society each holiday season,” said Marc LeBlanc, buyer at Lenny’s. “In eight years, we have donated over $4,700 worth of pet food and supplies during this season of giving.” Visit the Williston store in the Taft Corners Shopping Center this January to play the coin-drop game. All donations will go directly towards the care and comfort of the animals at the Humane Society.

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From left, Marc LeBlanc and Amanda Cashin from Lenny’s stand with Joyce Cameron and Diana Hill of the Humane Society of Chittenden County with some of the donated items.

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One year after acquiring an undeveloped plateau alongside the Winooski River, the Town of Williston is considering a proposal to transfer ownership to the Winooski Valley Park District for longterm management as a public conservation area. The wooded, 29-acre parcel was gifted to the town last January by former Chittenden County real estate developer Peter Jacob, who is now retired to Florida. It sits across the river from the GlobalFoundries campus in Essex and abuts the Williston neighborhoods of Morgan Parkway and Bittersweet Circle. A primitive trail network already exists. The district is proposing improved trails with footbridges over streams and wetlands, signage and a designated public access point with parking. Last month, the Williston Selectboard unanimously endorsed the idea and agreed to set a public hearing, but set no date for

the hearing. The Williston feels there would be subConservation Commisstantial benefits from, sion recommended the and local support for, transfer in a December WVPD acquiring, dememo to the board. veloping and managing “We feel pretty strongly the former Jacob parcel,” that we could manage Williston Senior Planner the site, that it fits our Melinda Scott wrote in mission and that it has a a November memo to high conservation value,” the selectboard. “Havpark district executive ing previously acquired director Nick Warner told and developed several the board at its Dec. 18 riverfront open space meeting. parcels, WVPD has the Williston voters afexperience and expertise firmed the town’s memto successfully and relbership in the district with atively quickly turn the a vote last March at Town former Jacob parcel into Meeting Day. Leading up a valuable public open to the vote, Town Manspace asset.” ager Rick McGuire had The district completquestioned the value the The 29-acre Jacob parcel is located along the Winooski ed a natural resources district provides for the River opposite GlobalFoundries. inventory of the parcel town’s annual contribuin October — including tion (proposed to rise from about directly from Williston. Acquiring a study of soils, wildlife habitat $32,000 to $34,000 for the upcom- the Jacob parcel would change and water resources. The invening fiscal year). The district has the dynamic of what has been a tory found the parcel to contain seven member municipalities and strained relationship. “critical” deer wintering habitat as 18 parks, but none are accessible “The Conservation Commission well as river otter and wild turkey ST GEROGE

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habitat. Preservation as a public park would benefit riverfront biodiversity, as well as water quality in the river, the inventory states.

The district envisions a threeyear timeframe to complete the trails and access area, conduct a more detailed natural resources inventory and potentially secure a conservation easement to ensure the parcel remains undeveloped. Constructing an access area with parking will require permission from abutting landowners, Warner said. The district has identified five potential spots, including land at the end of Primrose Lane, Stirrup Circle and Morgan Parkway, as well as land owned by Green Mountain Power and Trinity Baptist Church. With the selectboard’s endorsement of the idea in December, the district can make initial contacts with the landowners, Warner said.

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By Brian Forrest I came across a Guest Column by John McClaughry in the Nov. 21 edition of the Observer — “Big Expectations for the Liberal Supermajority” — and was compelled to respond. Mr. McClaughry, a man of science, has little regard for scientists warning us to reduce the effects of climate change, believing instead that these efforts “will be weaponized to create a huge new tax resource for state government, but produce no detectable effect on climate.” Fearing collective effort would strengthen the state in a time when collective effort on a grand scale is what is required to lessen the effects of rising temperatures, he would rather hunker down in his capitalist, every-man–for-himself state, do nothing and dose our planet with the fatal consequences of inaction. Mr. McClaughry is against carbon pricing that would level the playing field for all energy sources, make polluters pay for contaminating our air that has caused greenhouse gasses to heat up our world and create a fund to transition from fossil fuels to renewable, non-polluting energy sources while protecting our most vulnerable. Mr. McClaughry is against it mainly

because it would interfere with the right of everyone to do as they like, regardless of the effect on others, without government interference — laissez-faire capitalism, like the kind that enabled the “robber barons” to acquire monopolies and control the marketplace before they were broken up for the good of the country. It’s the kind of capitalism that hired children to work and die in factories with no safety, age or wage protections before the collective actions of the unions forced changes. Mr. McClaughry proceeds to denigrate any actions that provide for the improvement of our condition if they involve collective action through our state, such as: establishing a livable wage so we don’t have to provide public services to underpaid workers; strengthening Act 250 to lessen our energy use and protect our open land by building in “growth centers”; and providing health care to all Vermonters so our publicly funded emergency rooms don’t act as de facto family doctors. He worries that the state may find a way to make those who benefit from union contracts also contribute to the costs involved, ignores the benefits of pre-K education so that all children get the same head-start; characterizes banning

assault rifles — weapons useful for only one thing: killing people — as “having breached the constitutional barrier.” Defending a free society is a laudable goal, but big business has gamed the system, bought and paid for laws that assure that wealth accrues to the wealthiest, creating anything but a level playing field for the rest of us. Our “free society” has morphed into a grotesque mockery of the one our founding fathers conceived, with corporations putting fiduciary responsibility to their shareholders above the welfare of the planet. This has our society on a course that will end in corporate domination of all areas of our society, including the government. That’s not the “free society” that Mr. McClaughry longs for. As the recent United Nations report on climate change warned, we don’t have much time to change the way we live on this planet. Idealizing this memory of a “free society” while denigrating collective action will assure that we will not address in time the climate problems that the free market has, for the most part, been responsible for. Brian Forrest is the Town of Williston’s energy coordinator and chairman of the town’s Energy Plan Task Force.

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Study: Global warming will shift ragweed to Vt. Observer staff report The most common cause of sneezing and sniff ling in North America is likely to shift north under climate change, new research distributed by the University of Vermont suggests. The Center for Research in Vermont, a division of UVM, highlighted a study published recently in the journal Plos One finding that common ragweed will expand its range into New York, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont in the coming decades, while retreating from current hot spots in the South. Ragweed is a native North Amer-

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with market demand, he said, creating a more economically viable project. Another change the planning commission proposes is to eliminate the fixed, 10-year timeframe, where 800 units of allocation are available, and instead create a rolling 10-year

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Ragweed is predicted to shift into northern New England.

ican plant that produces copious fine-powder pollen from August to November, causing sneezing, runny noses, irritated eyes, itchy throats and headaches. It is com-

monly found in Illinois, Florida and along the eastern seaboard from Washington, D.C., to Rhode Island. “One reason we chose to study ragweed is because of its human health implications,” said study co-author Kristina Stinson, an assistant professor of plant ecology at UMass Amherst. “Ragweed pollen is the primary allergen culprit for hay fever symptoms in summer and fall in North America, so it affects a lot of people.” The study used a machine learning model to take hundreds of observations of common ragweed in the eastern U.S., drawn from an

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international biodiversity database, then combined those with climate information to identify conditions that allow the plant to thrive. Researchers next ran the model into the future using temperature and precipitation output from 13 global climate models under two different pathways for future greenhouse gas emissions. The results show that roughly 35 years from now, ragweed is projected to expand northward into places where it has not been documented. Models show an overall surge in ragweed in the eastern U.S. by the 2050s. While that news may

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SPORTS

CVU remains unbeaten after Burlington win By Lauren Read

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The Champlain Valley Union High School girls basketball team continued its undefeated start to the winter season last Wednesday with a 47-27 win over Burlington. Harper Mead led the Redhawks, who are 5-0, with 13 points. Catherine Gilwee scored 11 points to help out the offense. BOYS BASKETBALL Champlain Valley 70, South Burlington 47 Trailing by a point after the first quarter, the Champlain Valley boys basketball team turned on the jets to pull away for a 70-47 win over South Burlington on Monday night. Ethan Harvey paced all scorers with 27 points for CVU, while Cole Otley chipped in with 11 points. Bennett Cheer also hit double-digits with 10 points. The Redhawks moved to 4-2 with the win. Last Wednesday, the Redhawks used a 19-6 run in the second quarter to pull away for a 68-28 win over Colchester. Harvey had 15 points to lead CVU, while Jason West added 14 points. BOYS HOCKEY Champlain Valley 5, Stowe 5: Jake Schaefer scored in the third period to help the Champlain Valley boys hockey team salvage a tie with Stowe on Saturday. Schaefer finished the game with a hat trick for the Redhawks, who move 1-5-1. Charlie Averill tallied twice, and Logan Cody made 33

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Abby Ferrara completes the steal during CVU’s game vs. BHS in Burlington on Jan. 2.

stops to earn the tie in net. The Redhawks took a loss earlier in the week, falling to Essex 3-0 on Wednesday. Cody finished with 33 saves in a losing effort. GIRLS HOCKEY Rice 4, Champlain Valley 2: Payton Skillen scored two goals for the Champlain Valley girls hockey team, but it wasn’t enough in a loss to Rice on Saturday. Emma Rushford stopped 24 shots in a losing effort for CVU, which fell to 2-4 on the season. Abby McKeown had a goal and an assist for the Green Knights. WRESTLING The Champlain Valley wrestling team traveled to the Saratoga (N.Y.) Invitational on Saturday, testing its skills against New York’s best. Justin Bissonette was the top individual finisher for the Redhawks, coming in fourth place in the

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160-pound weight class. Jared Forsythe was sixth in the 182-pound class, and Matt Trifaro finished in sixth in the 152-pound class. GYMNASTICS The Champlain Valley gymnastics team traveled to Milton last Thursday, coming out on top against the host Yellowjackets. The Redhawks finished with 129.2 points to top Milton’s 110.6 points. Laurynn Bombardier won the all-around competition for the Redhawks, coming in first with 33.1 see CVU page 9

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Bray Hunter leaps above her defender for two points during CVU’s game vs. BHS in Burlington on Jan. 2.

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SPORTS

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CVU’s Flynn Hall plays the puck behind the Rice net during the Redhawks’ game vs. Rice on Jan. 5.

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Jared Forsythe in action as the Champlain Valley wrestling team traveled to the Saratoga (N.Y.) Invitational on Jan. 6.

points. Bridget Haggerty followed in second in the all-around for CVU. Bombardier was first in the bars and beam events, while also coming in second in the vault. Logan Claffy captured two event wins for CVU, coming in first in the vault and the floor exercise.

NORDIC SKIING Four Champlain Valley Nordic skiers finished in the top 10 in a race at East Montpelier on Saturday. Jared Leonard was the top individual finisher for the Redhawks, coming in fifth place in the boys race. Gus Lunde rounded out the top 10 with a tenth-place finish. Geneva Cote came in seventh place in the girls race, while Finnegan Mittelstadt finished in ninth.

ALPINE SKIING The Champlain Valley alpine ski team headed to the hills last Wednesday, competing in a slalom race at Smugglers Notch. Olivia Zubarik led all Redhawk skiers, coming in second place in the two-run slalom. Binney Patton was the other CVU skier in the top 10, finishing in seventh place. Ethan Lisle paced the boys team, coming in eighth place.

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Smart home devices that can help seniors age in-place Dear Savvy Senior, I recently read an article about how “smart home” devices can help seniors with aging in place. What types of smart home products can you recommend that can help with this? Inquiring Senior Dear Inquiring, There are actually a wide variety of affordable smart home devices you can add to your home that can help make it safer and easier to live in as you age. Here’s what you should know. SMART HOME TECHNOLOGIES While most Americans today use technology and enjoy the conveniences they provide, there are millions of seniors who still don’t have much use for it. But you don’t have to like technology or be tech savvy to benefit from the many different smart home automation devices that can help seniors age in place.

Smart home devices can also give family members and caregivers the ability to electronically keep tabs on their elder loved one when they can’t be there, which provides peace-of-mind. If you’re interested in adding some smart home products to your house, you need to know that these devices require home Wi-Fi, and for many of the products, you’ll need either a smartphone, tablet or voice-enabled assistant to operate them. Here are some popular aging-in-place smart home products to help you get started. Voice-enabled assistant: Popular products like the Amazon Echo (Amazon.com/echo), Google Assistant (Assistant.google.com) or Apple HomePod (Apple.com/ homepod) will let you operate compatible smart home products with simple voice commands. These devices can also play your favorite music, read audiobooks, make calls, set timers and alarms, provide reminders for medica-

things, check traffic and weather, ask questions, and much more — all done by voice commands. Smart lights: Falls, a common concern among elderly seniors, are often caused by fumbling around a dark room looking for a light switch. Smart light bulbs like the Philips Hue (MeetHue.com) can turn on and off the lights by voice command, smartphone or tablet. These bulbs can also dim the lights, and you can program them to turn on and off whenever you want. There are also smart electric plugs like the Wemo Mini (Wemo. com) that offer remote control automation for lamps, fans or other electrical devices. Video doorbell: Safety is also a concern for seniors who live alone. Smart doorbells like the Ring video doorbell (Ring.com) allow you to see, hear and speak to someone at the door (via smartphone, tablet, Google smart displays, Amazon Echo Show or Spot) without having to open it. Stovetop shut-off: To help seniors prevent home cooking fires, stovetop shut-off devices like the IGuardStove (IGuardFire.com) uses motion sensors to turn off electric and gas stovetops when left unattended for a predetermined amount of time. It will also

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Theodore ‘Ted’ Alexander, Sr.   WILLISTON Theodore George “Ted” Alexander, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. He was born on February 22, 1930 in Fairfield, Connecticut son of the late Gabriel and Helen Sandor.   In 1948 Ted married the love of his life, Rosemarie Maier. Always the entrepreneur, Ted established and ran Alexander’s Meat Market in Fairfield CT for many years. In Vermont he continued to be self-employed, owning various businesses, including Alexander’s Country Store in Underhill for several years. He retired after ten years with General Mills. Throughout his life Ted enjoyed traveling with his wife and being outdoors gardening, horseback riding, hunting and snowmobiling. He mostly enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a proud member of the NRA, VAST and St. Thomas Church in Underhill. Ted is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Rosemarie (Maier) Alexander of Williston, his two sons Ted Alexander, Jr. and wife Diane of Underhill, Jeff Alexander and wife Nancy of Underhill, his daughter Pamela Call and husband Jeff of Whitelaw, WI, seven grandchildren, Teri Ferreira and husband Steve, Ted Alexander, III and wife Elena, Emily Boomhower and husband Jack, Steve Alexander and Megan Brunovsky, Chuck Alexander and wife Josie, Katie Miller and husband Dave and Tom Call and wife Aimee, eleven great grandchildren, Ted, IV, Harmon, Kaylan, Aidan, Maxwell, Hailey, Isabelle, Dominic, Samantha, Abe and Veronica, a brother-in-law Albert Maier and wife Jean, sisters-in-law Anna Provolo and Shirley Gilebbi and several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his brothers Gabriel, William and Louis and his sister Helen Blichfeldt.   Visiting hours were held on Thursday, January 10, 2019 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at A W Rich Funeral Home - Essex Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, January 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Church, Underhill with Reverend Christopher Micale officiating. Memorial contributions in Ted’s memory may be made to St. Thomas Church, P.O. Box 3, Underhill Center, VT 05490. Burial will be in the spring at the convenience of the family. The family invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com.

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The Williston/Richmond Rotary Club hosted about 110 seniors for its annual John Milne Holiday Dinner on Dec. 13 at the Williston Federated Church. The club has been putting on the event to serve seniors for 22 years. It recognizes seniors for all they have given to the community. The Williston Central School choir sung Christmas carols, and a full course turkey and ham dinner was served.

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Cooking Corner

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Williston Liquidation Center Vermont’s Largest Retailer of Closeouts & Excess Inventory Purity Sparkling Organics 4 pk, 12 oz cans

GOT ADS? Call 872-9000 x118

Beverage Sale!

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Andrew Kenneth Kronlund

More “home” than “office”

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Escape the winter blues!

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON 870 Williston Road, South Burlington

Vermont’s Premiere INDOOR Brew Festival Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019

Two Sessions • Two Floors Beer

Wine

Cider

Cocktails

Music

Food Trucks All Indoors!

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