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‘Like a dog on the hunt’ A career blossoms for 87-year-old at Williston Insurance Agency By Jason Starr Observer staff

“It’s a hell of a time in my life to start a new adventure,” Ernie Oldenburgh says as he leans back in his office chair, in front of two computer screens and a mobile and office phone, and marvels how, at age 87, he has started a new career with the Williston Insurance Agency. “At my age,” he continues, “I guess I’m supposed to be sitting in a corner sucking my thumb talking to everyone about how bad I feel. That’s not the way I was brought up.” Oldenburgh is a longtime customer at the agency who would come into the office occasionally for policy check-ins or to pay a premium. On one of those visits last spring, agency owner David Palmer struck up casual conversation about Oldenburgh’s work experience. Palmer knew Oldenburgh has an exceptional way with people and was only half

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Ernie Oldenburgh, 87, works Tuesday at the Williston Insurance Agency.

joking when he floated the idea of bringing Oldenburgh on for a part-time role with the agency. “We were chatting about different things, and he said ‘let’s have coffee,’” Oldenburgh recalled. “The more we talked, the more

excited I got. It was a chance for me to prove to myself that I can still cut the mustard when it comes to work.” Palmer didn’t really have an opening on his staff. But he created one for Oldenburgh.

“We don’t’ really know what pulled us together, but it was something great,” Palmer said. “He is wonderful to work with. He’s a kind person, and he fits into every situation. I learn so much from him and how he see OLDENBURGH page 2

Williston sports legends headed for Hall of Fame By Lauren Read

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Mal Boright was a sports reporter for the Williston Observer for 12 years and a founding member of the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame.

Two Williston legends are making their way into the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame. Freestyle skier Ann Battelle and longtime sportswriter Mal Boright will both be inducted into the Hall’s seventh class, it was announced last Wednesday afternoon at Saint Michael’s College. “Mal was a delight as a person and professional as a journalist. In

whatever capacity, as a sportswriter, as a play-by-play announcer, or as talk show host, Mal was incredibly knowledgeable,” said Ted Ryan, a member of the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame’s board of directors. “He took his roles seriously but never took himself too seriously. He could inform and entertain with a touch of whimsy and fun” Boright, who passed away in 2016, was a founding member of

the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame and is this year’s David Hakins Inductee for exceptional promotion and development of sports in Vermont. The longtime sports scribe covered Vermont sports for over 50 years and wrote for the Williston Observer from 2004 to 2016. “He delighted in telling the stories of athletes and coaches to his audience, and he was passionate about sports, most particularly high school athletics,” Ryan said.

“As one of the founders of the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame, Mal was an incredible resource on Vermont sports going back to the 1950s. He was invaluable in helping the Hall establish its criteria for induction and in helping to guide the nomination and selection process. “Mal is greatly missed in all his roles but especially as an exceptional fine person.” Joining Boright in the Hall see LEGENDS page 15

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communicates with people.” At first, Oldenburgh was tasked with checking in with clients about reviewing their insurance needs. But Palmer soon put him to work on a burgeoning market for the agency: the insurance needs of towns and cities. Palmer is pitching Vermont municipalities on insurance options beyond the policies they typically buy through the Vermont League of Cities and Towns. Oldenburgh researches their existing policies, determines areas of opportunity and makes first contact with town administrators about setting up a

‘He’s got this extraordinary attitude that elevates his energy, and that energy is very contagious.’ –David Palmer Williston Insurance Agency

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cancer and open heart surgery. “People forget, you live today and it could be gone in a heartbeat,” he said. “A lot of good people took awful good care of me along the way.” Oldenburgh continued working part-time jobs after his 2012 layoff. He was working the register at Bed Bath and Beyond in Williston when Palmer offered him a job last spring. His hours have increased over the past eight months, and his attitude has buoyed the office environment. “The fact that he’s 87 surprises everyone,” Palmer said. “He’s got this extraordinary attitude that elevates his energy, and that energy is very contagious. He is a huge asset to everyone in this office and our clients … He is my mentor for being a good human being.” Bor n i n 1931, Olde nbu rg h brings a work ethic handed down from the generation that endured the Great Depression. “My father always told me, if someone gives you something to do, you do it better and faster than the last guy, then you’re going to be alright,” he said. He’s also always “maintained an attitude of ‘a stranger is a friend I haven’t made yet.’” Retirement? It’s not in Oldenburgh’s vocabulary. “I look forward to coming to work every day because I enjoy people,” he said. “I’m having a ball with it. It’s a challenge for me, and it keeps me thinking. “So many of my friends I worked with who retired at an early age, they’re all gone. But as long as I don’t lose my attitude and keep myself motivated, I’m going to live to be an old man.”

Legislative committee proposes changes to Act 250 By Guy Page

Special to the Observer

Recommendations in the “Final Report to revise Act 250” would, if enacted, require developers to buy carbon offsets; restrict development near forests and on property adjacent to conserved land; and require conformity to Act 250’s climate reduction goals by all town and regional plans and maps, among other changes. The report is the result of two years’ study by a Legislature-appointed committee including Rep. Amy Sheldon, Sen. Chris Pearson, Sen. Brian Campion, Rep. David Deen, Rep. Paul Lefebvre and Sen. Richard McCormack. Recommendations include: • Retooling the Vermont State Development Cabinet, created in 2012 to enhance economic development through inter-agency cooperation, to help state government achieve Act 250 statutory goals, including climate change reduction. • Require carbon emissions mitigation — including purchase of carbon offsets — of all developments reviewed by Act 250. The report states: “The applicant would first seek to avoid greenhouse gas emissions from the project. To the extent avoiding them is not feasible, they would be minimized. If it is not feasible to avoid or minimize the greenhouse gas emissions, mitigation would be required. This standard would allow for the use of offsets, such as carbon sequestration see ACT 250 page 3

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in Vermont, if they are verifiable and enforceable.” Offsets would require a developer to pay a fixed amount per unit of pollution to the State of Vermont or designated agency, which then reinvests the funds in carbon-reduction. Supporters say offsets discourage emissions-heavy development while providing funding for carbon-reduction. Opponents compare offsets to a carbon tax on job creation, new housing and industry, and as preferential government funding for energy conservation and Vermont’s renewable power industry. • Increase emphasis on transportation via bike paths and public transportation. “Amend the transportation criterion to: (a) include review of the safety and congestion impacts to bicycle, pedestrian and other transit infrastructure and (b) better define when it is appropriate for Act 250 to … require connectivity to transit services other than single-occupancy vehicles,” the report states. • Restrict development on property adjacent to land conserved by state and local land trusts. • Require local and regional plans to conform to Act 250 goals. • Impose forest fragmentation restrictions that “protect forest blocks and connecting habitat from fragmentation by adopting the changes contained in H.233 of 2017” — two bills that failed to pass the Senate last year. Some or all of the proposed Act 250 revisions are expected to be introduced as a bill to be considered by the Legislature this session.

Northridge wins Act 250 approval Permit limits construction times in response to neighbor concerns By Jason Starr Observer staff

Blackrock Construction of South Burlington received a permit Friday to construct 21 homes north of Metcalf Drive in Williston from the District Environmental Commission for Chittenden County under the authority of Vermont’s Act 250 land use law. A 30-day appeal period ends Feb. 11. The permit authorizes the construction of phase one (of two) of the development, including a mix of single-family, duplex and triplex homes, as well as a pool and common building and two new streets. Blackrock received phase one permits through the Williston Development Review Board last year and plans to break ground this spring. A group of residents in the neighboring Southridge development opposed the application citing construction noise, increased traffic on Southridge roads and the loss of open space and wildlife habitat. The development site encompasses 44 acres of wetlands, meadows and woodlands. “The construction of the proposed Northridge properties will

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A sample home, provided by Blackrock Construction, planned for the Northridge neighborhood off Metcalf Drive.

affect my right to retain the existing aesthetics of the property I purchased 10 years ago,” Southridge resident Lori Marino wrote in testimony to the commission. “After construction, my home will not have the sounds of birds chirping during the day and owls, coyote and other animals at night, but rather the sound of cars from the adjacent neighborhood.” The commission agreed the development will have adverse aesthetic impact but not “undue” impact, noting Northridge homes are designed to fit in with the homes in surrounding neighborhoods. The commission also found that the parcel is not home to any rare, threatened or endangered species. A series of permit conditions were set to mitigate neighbors’

concerns about noise and traffic impacts during construction. Construction hours were limited to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and prohibited on Sundays and holidays. Blasting hours were limited to 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays only. Neighbors will be given three days notice prior to any blasting, and Blackrock is required to monitor noise and seismic activity related to blasting, and provide a report to the commission upon request. Construction will be limited to 5 acres at a time, and construction traffic will be routed “to prevent construction vehicles from driving in both directions along a single segment of road,” the permit states.

The commission found that phase one and two combined — a total of 40 new homes — will generate about 30 vehicles per hour during morning and afternoon peak times. This “will not cause unreasonable congestion” on surrounding roads and “is not likely to cause unsafe conditions,” the commission determined. The project includes construction of 5-foot-wide sidewalks along the new roads and a 10-foot wide paved path along the southeastern boundary of the property. The permit prescribes impact fees of $102,000 to the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, $23,000 to the Town of Williston and $6,000 to the Vermont Agency of Transportation.

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Celebrating diversity and musical excellence VYOA hosts MLK Day celebration Each Sunday, the Elley-Long Music Center comes to life with the joyful sounds of music and friends reuniting after a week apart. Whether you’re observing beginning string players in “Prelude!” or listening to the most advanced orchestra rehearsing, the musical transformation from week to week is incredible to see and hear. Established in 1964, the Vermont Youth Orchestra Association (VYOA) has inspired generations of young people. Today, the siblings, children and even grandchildren of alumni participate in the VYOA’s robust programming. Alumni have gone on to impressive careers both in and out of the music industry, attending prestigious schools such as The Juilliard School, Princeton

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The Vermont Youth Orchestra performs a Martin Luther King Jr. Day concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Elley-Long Music Center at Fort Ethan Allen.

University, Yale University and the Curtis Institute of Music, to name a few. “All of these things I learned have helped me grow as a musician and an individual, and become a person I would not have been able to without this orchestra,” says a

recent alum. The organization has come a long way since its grassroots beginnings, when a handful of dedicated volunteers formed the first Vermont Youth Orchestra with 45 young musicians. This season,

over 300 musicians in grades 1–12 represent 60 elementary, middle and high schools and hail from 41 towns from across Vermont and neighboring states. Orchestral playing is at the heart of the VYOA’s culture and mission.

Beginner strings classes, community engagement initiatives, private and subsidized lesson programs, and training ensembles offer many ways for young people to engage with the VYOA and gain the skills needed for success in their orchestras. During the 2018-2019 season, Music Director Benjamin Klemme takes the VYOA’s f lagship and most advanced orchestra, the Vermont Youth Orchestra (VYO), “Beyond the Frame” to explore the ways in which music portrays people, places and perspectives. This Sunday, Jan. 20, the VYO presents its winter concert, “Depictions of a Dream,” in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 90th birthday. Guest artist, the Counterpoint vocal ensemble, will perform a suite of songs associated with the Civil Rights movement. The show starts at 3 p.m. see MLK page 7

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Vermont is No. 1 in people moving here. But wait, aren’t we losing people at an alarming rate? Those were the dueling narratives in the governor’s inaugural address last week and in news from the 2018 National Mover’s Study by United Van Lines. If you listened to the governor, you would think busloads of Vermonters are heading out of state every day. This administration has been suggesting that Vermont’s biggest problem is demographics — not enough workers, jobs, taxpayers or children in schools Meanwhile, the United Van Lines study looked at moves in and out of each state in 2018 and reported that Vermont had the largest share in the country of moves into the state as compared with moves out. While that made for a good headline, the study looked only at United Van Lines’ customers, which added up to 234 moves in 2018. It’s not a representative sample of the more than 15,000 people who come and go each year. The truth is somewhere in be-

tween. First of all, Vermont does not have a demographic crisis. There’s no big exodus of rich people or young people. While those under 35 are more likely to move than other age groups, roughly the same numbers move in as move out. And the same holds true across income levels: As many high-income people move in as move out. Ditto middle-income people and low-income people. Public Assets examines this indicator in its annual State of Working Vermont report. The Internal Revenue Service tracks tax-filers coming and going state by state and provides a breakdown by age and income — a much more comprehensive and reliable picture of what’s happening with Vermont migration. The news is not bad. In any given year, the vast majority of Vermonters — over 96 percent on average — stay put. In the most recent data from tax year 2016, about 16,000 moved out of Vermont and roughly 15,000 moved in. Since 2005, Vermont has seen a small net loss of people each year. But going back to

1993, the average numbers of those coming and those going have been almost identical. And according to the Census, Vermont’s population has grown by over 60,000 people, or nearly 11 percent, over the last three decades. That said, it would be great to attract more people to Vermont, especially to communities outside of Chittenden County, and to keep more people here. But the solutions the governor has proposed — voluntary family and medical leave, increased pupil-teacher ratios in Vermont schools and reduced education spending — are not the way to do it. Instead, Vermont needs to make investments in those things that make people want to live here. To attract workers, raise the minimum wage and require every employer to do its part for paid family and medical leave. Yes, expand early care and learning, but also invest in communities and schools — pre-K through higher education. Clean up lakes and rivers without taking money from affordable housing. Ensure that the environmental protections in Act see GUEST COLUMN page 7

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Health insurance survey points to positive trends Fewer Vermonters encounter financial hardship due to medical bills Vermont continues to have one of the lowest rates of uninsured residents in the country, according to the 2018 Vermont Household Health Insurance Survey published recently by the Vermont Department of Health. The statewide rate of uninsured Vermonters is 3 percent, less than half that from a decade ago (8 percent). “Vermont has seen a sharp decline over the past several years in the number of people without insurance, a very positive and important trend,” said Health Commissioner Mark Levine. The increasing number of Vermonters with health insurance appears to be related to Vermont being one of 37 states to expand access to Medicaid, and to its efforts in helping Vermonters enroll in health insurance plans. “We have a moral obligation to protect and promote the health of all Vermonters,” Levine said. “As a state, we can only achieve our public health goals if Vermonters are able to access the health services they need.” The Vermont Household Health Insurance Survey is conducted every few years to gather data about health care, health insurance coverage, frequency of doctor visits and what influences decisions about whether or not to seek medical care. The survey was administered for the Health Department by Market Decisions, a Portland,

CORRECTION A picture printed alongside a Jan. 10 article headlined “Study: Global warming will shift ragweed to Vt.” mistakenly identified goldenrod as ragweed. Ragweed is pictured below.

Maine-based research company. Over 3,000 households were interviewed, representing more than 7,000 Vermonters. Respondents were randomly selected to participate in the survey, and all responses are kept confidential. Survey data gathered from Vermont households revealed the following trends: HAVING OR LACKING INSURANCE VARIES BY DEMOGRAPHICS AND EMPLOYER SIZE Ten percent of people age 25 to 34 are uninsured, making it the most likely age group to be without insurance. Vermonters between ages 18 and 64 who work for larger businesses are more likely to have health insurance than those who work for small businesses of fewer than 25 employees or are self-employed. Men are more likely than women to be without insurance. GREATER EQUITY ACROSS INCOME LEVELS Survey data indicates that people with lower incomes are now as likely as those with high incomes to have health insurance. While Vermonters with moderately low incomes are more likely to be uninsured than other income groups, uninsured rates for all income groups are lower than 10 years ago, and are also lower than the national average. OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS ARE INCREASING More insured Vermonters face

significant deductibles, out-ofpocket costs or other medical expenses. This rising cost-to-income disparity has led to an increasing number of Vermonters being considered “underinsured.” Thirty-seven percent of insured Vermonters under age 65 are defined as being underinsured. Among Ver monters who have private insurance (not Medicare or Medicaid), the percentage of people who are underinsured increased from 27 percent in 2014 to 40 percent in 2018. VERMONTERS FACE FEWER FINANCIAL CHALLENGES RELATED TO HEALTH CARE Fewer Ver monters repor ted problems with paying medical bills than in previous surveys. While more insured people received a medical bill of more than $500 in out-of-pocket costs, people reported fewer instances where they were called by a collection agency, had to use all or some of their savings to pay medical bills, incurred large credit card debt or debt against their home, or were unable to pay for basic necessities due to medical bills. “The survey data shows a significant reduction in the number of uninsured Vermonters and a reassuring drop in the number of Vermonters facing debilitating health care bills,” said Levine. “Nonetheless, we must continue to work as a state to reign in health care costs. Affordability is essential to timely access, and access is essential to public health.”

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“We are so delighted to have the opportunity to sing these gems of the American choral literature and to collaborate with the young musicians of the Vermont Youth Orchestra,” says Counterpoint Artistic Director Nathaniel Lew. The VYO will perform Duke Ellington’s Les Trois Rois Noirs (Three Black Kings) alongside the expressive second movement from Antonín Dvořák’s Ninth Symphony From the New World, the basis for the song “Goin’ Home.” Rounding out the program is Lou de Lise’s fantasy on “Amazing Grace” for percussion ensemble and VYO senior soloist Sebastiaan West performing the first movement of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1. The VYOA offers over a dozen ensembles and programs for children. Musicians leave the VYOA with a respect for music, for learning, and for the arts, attributes that

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250 remain robust. In Montpelier and in the media, those who come and go get the most attention, especially those who leave Vermont. Vermont offers well-publicized cash incentives to get people to move to the state and designs tax policy to avoid scaring off high-income taxpayers. But like so many things, the truth is a little more nuanced than what will fit in a headline or a speech. Vermont is not No. 1 in getting

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enhance and enrich their lives in their communities and beyond. Get involved at vyo.org. EDITOR’S NOTE: Nonprofit News is a weekly series highlighting the work of nonprofit organizations in Williston and throughout Chittenden County. This story was provided by the Vermont Youth Orchestra Association. Nonprofits seeking to tell their story in this space, please email editor@willistonobserver.com or call Jason at (802) 872-9000 ext. 117. people to move here, but we’re also not losing young people in droves or scaring off the wealthy. So instead of making policy around splashy headlines, we can work to build the Vermont we want — a Vermont that is welcoming and that works for everyone who lives here. Then we can enjoy watching the arrival of new Vermonters who want all that this state has to offer. Stephanie Yu is deputy director of the Public Assets Institute of Montpelier, online at publicassets.org.

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For Youth AFTER-SCHOOL TUESDAYS Game Day: Jan. 22, 2-3 p.m. Card games and board games for grade 3 and up. Cartooning Club: Jan. 29, 2-3 p.m. Grade 3 and up. PRESCHOOL YOGA WITH DANIELLE Friday, Jan. 18, 10:30 a.m. Simple yoga poses, stories and songs for children up to age 5 and their caregivers. GAMERS GROUP Monday, Jan. 28, 3:30-5 p.m. Play a variety of board games and Dungeons and Dragons. Grades 5-8.

WINTER STORY TIME Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Includes a simple craft activity. Jan. 22: On the Farm; Jan. 29: Things That Go. All ages. PRESCHOOL MUSIC Mondays, 11 a.m. and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. For children up to age 5 with a caregiver. THURSDAY PLAYTIME Thursdays, 11 a.m.– noon. Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited for informal play following Preschool Music. For children up to age 5.

For All Ages SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION BOOK DISCUSSION Monday, Feb. 11, 6-7:30 p.m. “Beautiful Boy” by David Sheff and “Tweak” by Nic Sheff are

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AUDUBON VT, BIRDS, BEEF & BRUSSELS SPROUTS Wednesday, Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m. Maeve Kim discusses Vermont’s long agricultural history and how it has affected bird species and our

relationships with them. JUVENILE NONFICTION “The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid” by Dylan Thuras and Rosemary Mosco, illustrated by Joy Ang One hundred of the world’s most interesting places are profiled in this illustrated guide. Take off for the Blood Falls of Antarctica, visit the tree goats of Morocco, or explore the Odessa Catacombs in Ukraine. Packing lists, a subject index, methods of travel and suggestions for more reading are included. ADULT NONFICTION “Bad With Money” by Gaby Dunn Dunn, the host of the Bad With Money podcast, has written a memoir and a practical guide to dealing with money. Dunn’s family rarely discussed money, and her bipolar disorder plus systemic problems made controlling debt more difficult. Dunn presents funny and straightforward advice geared toward young people but relevant to many others, too.

Academic Honors The following Williston students were named to the University of Vermont dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester: Kyle Abrahams Mia OFarrell Joshua Cameron Maia Parker Kaitlin Clark Kelsey Reed Julia Cronan Kelsie Saia Natalie Durieux Elizabeth Sartorelli Jeffrey Goldman Clara Schultz Kyle Gorman Rachel Slimovitch Halina Vercessi-Clarke Logan Griswold Kolena VercesAnna Johnson si-Clarke Courtney Kumes Kevin Veronneau Sydney Lalancette Johana Vigoreaux Lydia Moreman Elizabeth Niekrewicz Joseph Warren Rachel Nigh

The following students also received academic honors in the fall of 2018: Megan Ammon of Williston was named to the dean’s list at Penn State University. Casey Ammon of Williston was named to the dean’s list at Purdue University. Liza Cahill of Williston was named to the dean’s list at at Bob Jones University. Sadie Casale of Williston was named to the dean’s list at the University of New England. Noah Dartt of St. George was named to the dean’s list at Becker College. Jacob Kahn of Williston was named to the dean’s list at Hamilton College. Jack Locker of Williston was named to the head of school scholar honors list as well as the high honors list at Pomfret School. Dana Sartorelli of Williston was named to the dean’s list at Bucknell University.

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The secret to better berries? Wild bees

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Wild bee populations, on the decline nationally, are key to bigger, better blueberries, UVM researchers have found.

UVM uncovers wild bees’ impact on blueberry size and quality Observer staff report Want bigger, faster-growing blueberries? New research from the University of Vermont shows wild bees are an essential secret ingredient in larger and better blueberry yields, producing plumper, faster-ripening berries. The study found that wild bees benefit berry farmers with greater berry size (12 percent), quantity (12 percent), size consistency (11

percent) and earlier harvests by two and a half days. “Other studies have explored bees’ effects on blueberry yields, but this is the first to show that pollinators can improve the quality of crops as well,” said Charles Nicholson, who led the study as a doctorate student in UVM’s Gund Institute for Environment. On one of the nine berry farms studied across Vermont, the researchers calculated that wild bees could boost production up to 36 percent. On other farms, researchers determined wild bees’ potential benefits to production at roughly 6 percent on average.

“This study highlights the undervalued work that wild bees do,” said Nicholson. “Without them, farmers need to find pollination somewhere else, by paying high rental fees to bring in honeybees, for example.” The findings offer a farm-scale perspective to recent global estimates of wild bees’ economic benefits in the billions, annually – roughly equal to that of honeybees, with less associated costs. Because honeybees visit Vermont blueberries much less often than in other blueberry growing regions, the Green Mountain State is a perfect location to isolate the value of wild bees to berry farmers, researchers said. “Most pollination research occurs in regions awash in honeybees,” said co-author Taylor Ricketts, Director of UVM’s Gund Institute for Environment. “That makes it difficult to really see the job that wild bees can do for farmers.” The team painstakingly hand-pollinated blueberry plants at all nine research sites, using electric toothbrushes to mimic the buzz pollination of bumblebees, and then painted the collected pollen on over 5,000 blueberry flowers with small brushes. They compared production on these flowers, which received near-perfect pollination, to the nat-

urally pollinated branches. The difference between the two conditions revealed each farm’s “pollination deficit,” the amount by which production could be improved with an increase in wild pollinators. “Many farmers don’t realize they can be limited by not enough pollinators just like they can be limited by water or nutrients,” says Nicholson. A recent study mapping wild bees across the U.S. suggests the wild bee population declined 23 percent between 2008 and 2013. Wild bees, especially bumblebees, are better at pollinating blueberries than honeybees, researchers said. Bumblebees have evolved the

ability to “buzz pollinate,” vibrating blueberry flowers at a specific frequency to efficiently release showers of pollen. Honeybees are unable to do this, and must instead use less effective techniques to pry pollen from the flower. What can farmers and policymakers do to protect wild bees? The UVM team has found that maintaining a high proportion of natural bee habitat around farms can help, as well as spraying less pesticides. Small actions by homeowners can help too, such as mowing less, planting native wildflowers and putting out ‘beeboxes,’ which are like birdhouses, but for wild native bees.

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Harvard scholar headlines MLK week at St. Mike’s Jonathan L. Walton, an acclaimed Harvard University author, social ethicist and religious scholar, will be the keynote spea ker on Mond ay, Ja n. 21, during Saint Michael’s College’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation Week. Walton w ill spend t he d ay at Saint Michael’s on Monday, speaking first during a faculty and staff luncheon in the Dion Student Center at 11:45 a.m., and again at 4:30 p.m. as keynote speaker during the main MLK Convocation in the Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel. His keynote address will be titled “No One is Free Until We Are All Free: The Centrality of Collective Liberation for an Inclusive Vision of the World.” Walton is a professor of religion and society at the Har-

vard Divinity School. Much of his scholarship is focused on evangelical Christianity and its relationship to mass media and political culture. He is also an outspoken advocate for social justice and civil rights, as well as a passionate voice in support of the marginalized. MLK events continue at the college throughout the week. On Tuesday, there will be a showing of “Blackkklansman,” a movie by Spike Lee. On Wednesday, a luncheon talk about changes in the judicial system with alumnus Judge Nicholas Cioffi is scheduled. On Thursday, comedian Chaunté Wayans will perform. Friday will feature a poetry slam with Mic-Andre and Rajnii Eddins as headliners. Visit smcvt.edu for more information.

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SPORTS

Redhawks topple St. Albans By Lauren Read

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The Champlain Valley boys basketball team opened up a 20-12 lead in the first quarter and did not look back in a 66-37 win over BFA-St. Albans on Saturday. Ethan Harvey had 11 points to pace the Redhawks, who move to 5-2 on the season. Mason Otley and Nikos Carroll each added nine points. Nick Voyer had 15 points for the Bobwhites (1-6).

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Mason Otley goes to the hoop during CVU’s game vs. BFA St. Albans on Jan. 12 in Hinesburg.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Champlain Valley 47, Rice 30: Champlain Valley continued its winning ways with a 47-30 v ict or y ove r R ice on Fr id ay night.

Makkena Boyd had eight points and five steals for the Redhawks (7-0), while Catherine Gilwee chipped in with seven points and five assists. Julia Blanck (seven points) and Kaylee Beyor (six points and nine rebounds) also had strong games for CVU. BOYS HOCKEY Champlain Valley 3, Spaulding 1: The Champlain Valley boys hockey team grabbed its second win in a row with a 3-1 victory over Spaulding on Saturday. Cam Saia, Jake Schaefer and James Bernicke each had a goal for the Redhawks, who move to 3-5-1 on the season. Bernicke added an assist. see REDHAWKS page 14

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Logan Cody made 18 saves to earn the win in net. The Redhawks also topped Rice on Thursday, beating the Green Knights 2-1. Bernicke and Aiden Achilles each had a goal for CVU, while Cody stopped 17 shots. GIRLS HOCKEY BFA-St. Albans 8, Champlain

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SPORTS

Ice fishing festival and free fishing day on tap Vermont’s sixth annual Free Ice Fishing Day, sponsored by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, will take place Saturday, Jan. 26. The day is geared toward giving new ice anglers an opportunity to try ice fishing before purchasing equipment, but it also allows any angler to ice fish on any water body open to ice fishing statewide

without a fishing license. As part of the day, the department is hosting an Ice Fishing Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Knight Point State Park in North Hero. The event is free and open to all ages. Vermont Fish & Wildlife staff, as well as instructors from Vermont’s Let’s Go Fishing Program, will be

on-hand to teach ice fishing skills, including knot-tying, baiting and using an ice fishing rod, as well as how to stay warm on the ice. They will also discuss fishing regulations and fish identification. Rooted in Vermont will also be there to talk about the importance of locally-caught fish as a sustainable source of food. And new

this year, the Coast Guard will be performing self-rescue demonstrations through a hole in the ice. Department staff will operate a fish fry station to cook up participants’ catches, and there will be other refreshments on hand, including plenty of hot cocoa. There will be several warming huts available. Fishing quipment will be provided. “Ice fishing is one of the most accessible forms of fishing and can be a great way to introduce people to how much fun fishing can be,” said

Jud Kratzer, fisheries biologist for the Fish & Wildlife Department. “This festival will demonstrate that ice fishing isn’t just about catching fish. It’s also a great way to spend some time outdoors with friends and family. You can skate, sled, make a snow fort and have a cookout — all while waiting for the flags on your tip-ups to signal when you’ve caught a fish.” For more information, contact Corey Hart at 265-2279 or corey. hart@vermont.gov.

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The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will host an Ice Fishing Festival at Knight Point State Park in North Hero on Saturday, Jan. 26.

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is Battelle, a standout athlete at Champlain Valley Union High School and Middlebury College. After strong careers in both soccer and alpine skiing at Middlebury, Battelle went on to success as a mogul skier. She won two World Cup championships, two U.S. national titles and was a four-time Olympian. Growing up at Williston Central School, Battelle learned to ski at Cochran’s Ski Area and Bolton Valley before going on to represent the Redhawks in soccer, gymnastics and softball. Battelle

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POLICE BLOTTER — Williston Police Department —

SUNDAY, JAN. 6 1:24 a.m. — Officer responded to a medical call on Kirby Lane. 8:06 a.m. — Officer responded to request for assistance with a lockout in Falcon Manor. 10:53 a.m. — Officer responded to an alarm activation on Park Avenue. Prior to arrival, the response was canceled. 2:19 p.m. — Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop for no inspection on Mill Street. 6:55 p.m. — Officer responded to a single vehicle accident on Route 2A. The driver was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence. 9:39 p.m. — Officer assisted

Williston Fire Department on Bittersweet Circle. MONDAY, JAN. 7 6:01 a.m. — Officer assisted Rescue on West Main Street. 7:54 a.m. — Officer responded to report of suspicious activity on Shunpike Road. 9:38 a.m. — Dispatch conducted a federal background check. 9:46 a.m. — Officer assisted Williston Rescue on Oak Hill Road. 9:58 a.m. — Officer assisted the State’s Attorney’s Office on Lamplite Lane. 10:11 a.m. — Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop for expired registration on Adams Drive. 11:26 a.m. — Officer conducted

a motor vehicle stop for expired registration on Adams Drive. 2:51 p.m. — Officer processed a set of fingerprints. 3:10 p.m. — Officer conducted a VIN verification on Krupp Drive. 3:38 p.m. — Officer assisted with information concerning trespass notices in Taft Corners Shopping Center. 5:33 p.m. — Officer responded to a vehicle unlock request on South Road. 6:11 p.m. — Officer responded to report of a loose dog on Hurricane Lane. 7:05 p.m. — Officer responded to a report of a phone problem in Taft Corners Shopping Center. 10:38 p.m. — Officer assisted Williston Rescue on Lamplite Lane. TUESDAY, JAN. 8 7:26 a.m. — Officer responded to an alarm activation on South Brownell Road. Upon arrival, the alarm was observed to be false.

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a report of cars stuck on the roadway on North Williston Road. The officer assisted with traffic control until the road was plowed. 7:35 p.m. — Officer responded to report of a suspicious circumstance on Lamplite Lane. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9 7:15 a.m. — Officer responded to a report of a car off the roadway. The officer canceled the response as the vehicle got out on its own. 8:27 a.m. — Officer provided traffic control for a disabled tractor-trailer unit on Saint George Road. 8:32 a.m. — Officer closed down westbound traffic on Walker Hill Road so the town could salt the roadway. 9:11 a.m. — Officer assisted Rick’s Towing with a car that slid off the roadway on Walker Hill Road. 10:18 a.m. — Officer assisted with a car that slid off the roadway on see POLICE BLOTTER page 17

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Walker Hill Road. 10:26 a.m. — Officer responded to a motor vehicle complaint on Marshall Avenue. 10:31 a.m. — Officer responded to report of a car sliding off the road on Van Sicklen Road. 2:40 p.m. — Officer responded to a report of a single vehicle off the roadway on Van Sicklen Road. 5:10 p.m. — Officer responded to report of a suspicious circumstance on Eastview Circle. THURSDAY, JAN. 10 6:42 a.m. — Officer responded to a Public Works request for a tractor trailer to be moved off the roadway on Marshall Avenue.

to ensure that Vermonters who participate in 3SquaresVT are able to receive their February benefits. Because these benefits will be issued early, toward the end of January, people who have recently applied, and current 3SquaresVT participants who are in the process of recertifying or have an interim report due soon, need to take immediate action to make sure they get their February benefits. If someone needs to complete an interview for their 3SquaresVT application or recertification, they should call the interview line at 1-877-403-7668 right away. If they are currently in the application or recertification process, if they need to complete an interim report or if they recently received a notice from DCF requesting documentation (pay stubs or proof of income, proof of medical expenses, etc.) they must send their documents in immediately to continue their 9:11 a.m. — Officer completed a VIN verification on Krupp Drive. 9:15 a.m. — Dispatch provided an incident number for insurance purposes. 10:31 a.m. — Officer assisted a citizen with information concerning the right of way on Butternut Road. 1:06 p.m. — Officer assisted in providing a police presence while a vehicle was removed from a driveway on Saint George Road. 1:14 p.m. — Dispatch completed a records request. 1:27 p.m. — Officer assisted Williston Rescue with a possible heart attack on Middlewood Road. 2:06 p.m. — Dispatch completed a records request. 2:43 p.m. — Officer responded to a report of a car off the road on East Hill Road. The officer waited with

Right now, DCF is focused on ensuring that Vermonters receive their February benefits. benefits. If someone is not sure whether they need to take action, they should call the Benefits Service Center at 1-800-479-6151 to speak to a benefits specialist who can help. The benefits issued in the end of January will be the only benefits issued for February, so participants will need to budget accordingly. 3SquaresVT benefits the operator for a towing service before clearing the scene. 4:04 p.m. — Officer processed a set of fingerprints. 5:13 p.m. — Officer responded to an alarm activation on Avenue C. Upon arrival, the alarm was observed to be false. 11:28 p.m. — Officer issued three warnings for the Winter Parking Ban. FRIDAY, JAN. 11 1:18 a.m. — Officer responded to an alarm activation on Cypress Street. Upon arrival, the alarm was observed to be false. 8:00 a.m. — Officer responded to a minor two-vehicle collision on Essex Road. Both parties exchanged information and were given an incident number for insurance pur-

are often the only money participants have to pay for food each month. Many participants run out of their benefits in the last two weeks of the month and turn to food shelves, which may now experience additional pressure in February if Vermonters run out of 3SquaresVT benefits earlier than usual. Right now, DCF is focused on ensuring that Vermonters receive their February benefits. However, if the shutdown continues, the federal government will not have enough funds to issue SNAP benefits in March and beyond. DCF and the legislature have begun investigating what the state government could do to support 3SquaresVT participants should the federal shutdown continue into March. The government shutdown is already having an impact on food security in Vermont and across the country. Reports of emergen-

cy food shelves opening to serve federal employees are emerging as workers anticipate going without paychecks. “The current plight of federal workers and contractors reveals the truth about food insecurity — that almost any family in Vermont is just one unexpected event away from finding themselves in the incredibly stressful situation of being forced to choose between paying for heat and paying for food during the coldest months of the year,” said Anore Horton, executive director of Hunger Free Vermont. “This shutdown is hurting families and putting millions of people’s health and well-being at risk. That is unacceptable and it is time to end it.” The government shutdown and issuance of 3SquaresVT benefits is an ongoing sit uation. Visit hungerfreevt.org for the latest information.

poses. 9:15 a.m. — Officer responded to a report of suspicious behavior on Metcalf Drive. 9:49 a.m. — Officer completed a VIN inspection on Mountain View Road. 10:01 a.m. — Officer responded to report of possible drug use on Hawthorne Drive. 10:39 a.m. — Officer processed a set of fingerprints. 12:53 p.m. — Officer responded to report of a suspicious circumstance on Winter Sport Lane. 2:10 p.m. — Officer assisted Williston Rescue on Marshall Avenue. 2:22 p.m. — Officer responded to report of a suspicious circumstance on Brennan Woods Drive. 2:52 p.m. — Officer completed a VIN verification on Avenue D.

SATURDAY, JAN. 12 12:58 a.m. — Officer patrolled to enforce the Winter Parking Ban. 8:05 a.m. — While conducting patrol, an officer conducted a motor vehicle stop for expired registration on Williston Road. 9:51 a.m. — Officer responded to a report of theft on Holland Lane. 11:00 a.m. — Officer responded to a lockout on Hawthorne Street. 12:58 p.m. — Officer processed a set of fingerprints. 3:54 p.m. — Dispatch provided an incident number for insurance purposes. 5:31 p.m. — Officer responded to an alarm activation on Lawrence Place. Prior to arrival, the response was canceled. 6:53 p.m. — Officer assisted a citizen on Lea Drive.

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Can you deduct Medicare costs on your income taxes? Dear Savvy Senior, Can I deduct my Medicare premiums, deductibles and copayments on my income taxes? I had a knee replacement surgery last year and spent quite a bit on medical care out-of-pocket and would like to know what all I can write off. Frugal Dave Dear Dave, The short answer is yes, you can deduct your Medicare costs but only if you meet certain conditions required by the IRS. Here’s how it works. As a taxpayer, you’re allowed to deduct many medical and dental expenses as well as your Medicare out-of-pocket costs. But you can deduct only those expenses that exceed 7.5 percent of your 2018 adjusted gross income, and you’ll also need to itemize your deductions. Next year, (2019 tax season) the threshold will rise to 10 percent. Here’s an example. Let’s say that your adjusted gross income in 2018 was $50,000. Of that, 7.5 percent is $3,750. If your total allowable medical expenses last year were $8,000, you’d be able to deduct $4,250 ($8,000 minus $3,750). But, if your medical expenses were less

than $3,750, you couldn’t claim any as a deduction. You also need to understand that when taking a medical expense deduction, you don’t actually get back every dollar you claim. While a tax credit reduces your taxes dollar-for-dollar, tax deductions simply reduce your taxable income, and your savings ultimately depend on the effective rate at which you’re taxed. So, for example, if you qualify for a $4,250 deduction and your effective tax rate is 22 percent, you would get $935 in savings from that particular deduction. To get this deduction, you will need to file an itemized Schedule A (1040) tax return. You cannot claim medical expenses on Form 1040A or Form 1040EZ. ALLOWABLE MEDICAL EXPENSES The list of allowable medical expenses, as defined by the IRS, is long and fairly flexible. As a Medicare beneficiary, you can deduct your monthly premiums for Part B, Part C (Medicare Advantage plans), Part D drug plans, and any supplemental (Medigap) insurance you have. If you have to pay a premium for Part A, that’s allowed too.

You can also deduct the cost of all your deductibles, coinsurance and copayments under Medicare. In addition, you’re also allowed to deduct the cost of medical services not covered by Medicare, including dental treatment, vision care, prescription eyeglasses, hearing aids, and even long-term care. They also allow transportation to and from medical treatment to count as an eligible medical expense. And if necessary, you may even be able to deduct home alterations and equipment, like entrance ramps, grab bars, stair lifts etc., that can help you age in place. Some things, however, you cannot deduct, like vitamins and supplements unless recommended by a physician to treat a specific medical condition, and Medicare late penalties added to Part B or Part D premiums. Medicare beneficiaries who fail to sign up during their initial enrollment period are typically hit with a penalty that gets added to their monthly premiums, but these additional costs won’t count for tax purposes. For more information, including a detailed rundown of allowable and unallowable medical expenses, see IRS Publication 502 “Medical and Dental Expenses” at IRS.gov/ pub/irs-pdf/p502.pdf or call the IRS at 800-829-3676 and ask them to mail you a copy.

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The 24th annual Vermont 50Plus & Baby Boomers EXPO will be held Saturday, Feb. 2 at the DoubleTree by Hilton (formerly called the Sheraton-Burlington Hotel & Conference Center) at 870 Williston Road in South Burlington from 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. People of all ages are invited to enjoy more than 90 exhibit booths; seminars and workshops covering everything from health and wellness to money and travel, and much more; giveaways including a casino trip for two; Lyric Theatre “Burlington Does Broadway” Musical Revue, art demos and hands-on activities; dance party with DJ Charlie Rice and

professional dance instructors; and a Starline Rhythm Boys 20th anniversary concert. Tickets for the EXPO are $5 at the door, $4 in advance and can be purchased online. Ticket price is all inclusive, except for food concessions. The event is handicap accessible and includes free parking. Businesses and organizations interested in exhibiting at the event may call Marianne Apfelbaum at 872-9000 x118 or email marianne@willistonobserver.com For tickets and more information, visit www.vermontmaturity. com/expo or call (802)-872-9000 x118, or email marianne@willistonobserver.com.

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Yankee Sportsman’s Classic Celebrate Vermont’s hunting and fishing heritage at the Champlain Valley Expo, 105 Pearl St., Essex Junction. Event runs Friday through Sunday. A portion of the Putting healthy meals on the table continues to be a year-round goal show proceeds benefit Camp-Tafor many families, one that can become more difficult with the satisfying Kum-Ta. yankeeclassic.net, 238and savory flavors of comfort-food season. 7501. While seeking healthier options for day-to-day meal planning and preparation, it’s important to start your decision-making at the grocery SATURDAY, JAN. 19 store. Look for items like all-natural Pure Farmland Bacon, made from pork raised without antibiotics. In addition, it contains no artificial in- ‘Jukebox’ chamber music A chamber music series co-pregredients, preservatives, MSG or added hormones, so you can feel good sented by the Vermont Symphoabout incorporating a family favorite like bacon into any meal of the day. ny Orchestra and ArtsRiot and Start the day with Baked Eggs in Avocado with Bacon, combining curated by Vermont composer superfoods with a protein boost for an ideal, health-conscious breakfast. Matt LaRocca. Medieval chants, Find more recipes that keep nutrition top of mind without forgoing sixteenth-century love songs and flavor at farmlandfoods.com. baroque melodies are transformed BAKED EGGS IN AVOCADO WITH BACON for a more modern world. 6:30 p.m. ArtsRiot, 400 Pine St., Burlington. Prep time: 30 minutes, servings: 2 vso.org. Nonstick cooking spray 1 avocado, halved and pitted Bird monitoring walk 2 eggs The Winooski Valley Park Diskosher salt, to taste trict leads a bird monitoring walk at freshly cracked pepper, to Delta Park, at the end of Windemere taste Way in Colchester. 8:30-10:30 a.m. 2 slices Pure Far mland Join educator Juli Tyson to observe All-Natural Uncured Bacon, songbirds and woodpeckers at the cooked, crumbled Winooski River delta as well as 2 tablespoons grated Parmewaterfowl on Lake Champlain. Binsan cheese oculars and field guides provided. 1 tablespoon chopped chives Ballroom dance social smoked paprika, for garnish The Vermont chapter of USA hot sauce, for garnish (optional) Heat oven to 425 F. Spray baking sheet or glass baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Scoop additional 1-2 tablespoons out of avocado halves to create wells for eggs. Place avocados flesh-side up on prepared baking sheet or glass pan. Gently crack one egg in each avocado well, keeping yolks intact. Bake 15-18 minutes, or until eggs reach desired temperature. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Top with crumbled bacon, Parmesan cheese and chopped chives. Garnish with paprika and hot sauce, if desired.

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Dance hosts its monthly social dance, including lessons. 6:30-11 p.m. Elley-Long Music Center, 223 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester. Genres include ballroom, Latin and swing. dancevermont.org.

SUNDAY, JAN. 20 CVU Family Formal CVU’s Principles of Business class hosts a dance for children and families to benefit the MakeA-Wish Foundation of Vermont. Held in the CVU cafeteria, 4:307:30 p.m. Contact tdickinson@ cvsdvt.org or visit ticketsource.us/ cvufamilyformal. VYO Winter Concert The Vermont Youth Orchestra presents “Depictions of a Dream” —a celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. 3 p.m., Flynn Center, Burlington. flynntix.org. Original Vermonters of the Winooski The Ethan Allen Homestead presents “Living like Original Vermonters of the Winooski — Applying the Best of the Past for a Sustainable Future.” Learn how the first inhabitants of Vermont lived in harmony with nature and how we can use the same plants to heal ourselves, regenerate our ecosystem and clean our soil, air and water. 2 p.m. Ethan Allen Homestead,

Burlington. Underhill country breakfast Country breakfast buffet sponsored by the St. Thomas Church Knights of Columbus. 8-10:30 a.m. at the St. Thomas Church Parish Hall, 6 Green St., Underhill Center. Open to all. 899-4632.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23 Discover Girl Scouts Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains hosts an informational session for girls and parents. 6-7 p.m. Rawson Library, 38 River Rd., Jericho. girlscoutsgwm.org. 1-888-474-9686.

THURSDAY, JAN. 24 ‘Eating Animals’ Jericho Energy Task Force presents a showing about the environmental, economic and public health consequences of factory farming. 6:30 p.m. Rawson Library, 38 River Road, Jericho.

SATURDAY, JAN. 26 Craft and cookie decorating An event sponsored by the Everett family of Williston benefitting the Boston Children’s Hospital. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. Story time, 10:30-11 a.m.; Craftand cookie-decorating 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast provided.

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people,” Welch said in a press release. “In the meantime, my office is ready to assist, where possible, Vermonters affected by this unnecessary shutdown.” Vermonters in need of assistance can call Welch’s office at 652-2450 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Welch also invites Vermonters to tell him how the shutdown is affecting their lives so he can share those stories with President Trump and members of Congress. “Sharing your experience during this difficult time will help me do my job in Congress and reopen the federal government,” said Welch. Vermonters wishing to share their stories can submit them on his website: welch.house.gov.

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CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL TOWN OF WILLISTON Selectboard Notice of Public Hearing Tuesday, February 5, 2019 7:30 PM The Williston Selectboard will hold a public hearing to receive comment on proposed changes to Chapters 11 and 36 of the existing Williston Unified Development Bylaw, pursuant to 24 V.S.A §4442 and the Williston Unified Development Bylaw. The public hearing will take place on Tuesday, February 5, 2018 at 7:30 PM in the Williston Town Hall Meeting Room located at 7900 Williston Road. The proposed changes to the Town’s Unified Development Bylaw include the following: • Chapter 11, Growth Management: Significant changes designed to lessen the administrative burden of growth management; strengthen the incentives for desirable attributes of new residential development while also limiting the number and frequency of small exemptions for low-scoring projects; meet demand for residential development in the residential zoning district and allow flexibility in construction schedules while maintaining an average “cap” of 80 units per year over in any 10-year period; encourage certain highly-desirable types of residential development by exempting it from the growth management process and 80 unit/ year growth target entirely. • Chapter 36, Industrial Zoning District West: Add Financial Advisors to the list of allowed uses (Table 36.A), where many other forms of professional, scientific,

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If adopted, the amendments to the Bylaw will go into effect 21 days after adoption unless a petition is filed for a popular vote to repeal the amendments within 20 days of the adoption vote as provided for in 24 V.S.A. § 4442. The above is a summary. Copies of the entire text of the proposed Unified Development Bylaw amendments are available for review during regular business hours at the Town Hall located at 7900 Williston Road, Williston, VT and can also be found on the Town’s website at http://town.williston.vt.us. Contact Matt Boulanger, Planning Director & Zoning Administrator at (802) 878-6704, or at mboulanger@willistonvt.org with any questions.

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