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Pounds of pot seized in raid

Bus budget busted

Man charged in alleged cultivation operation on St. George Road

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Williston police released this photo Tuesday showing marijuana plants allegedly seized from a home on St. George Road.

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Riders use the Williston-Burlington bus route in front of Walmart on Tuesday.

Fare increase and reduced service imminent By Jason Starr Observer staff

Green Mountain Transit put out an alert Monday that a budget shortfall and depleted reserves are likely to cause a fare increase and cut-back on bus service in Chittenden County. Williston’s route through the village would be reduced from five to four trips a day if the GMT board approves cost-cutting measures recommended by administrators at its meeting Jan. 29, according

to Williston’s representative on the board, Chapin Kaynor. Other routes considered for service cuts are the commuter buses into Burlington from Jeffersonville and St. Albans/Milton. Kaynor and his fellow volunteers on the board have observed the trends in declining ridership and level funding from state and federal sources building up over the past three years. As an advocate for public transportation, he’s saddened by the situation. “State and federal funding hasn’t kept up with the increase in operational costs,” he said. “We’ve had that problem for three years, but

we were able to reduce staff, use reserves and find efficiencies. “It’s distressing because, as we as a town grow and Chittenden County grows, I see public transit as really important infrastructure,” he continued. “It’s a huge value to society, so it’s really sad to me to see us in a budget problem to the point that we’re looking at perhaps a cutback in service.” Kaynor disagrees with the way GMT administrators characterized the issue in their Monday press release: “As a result of declining public transit ridership, Green Mountain Transit is experiencing budget challenges …,” the release

begins. Kaynor acknowledges the trend in ridership — it is down about 20 percent throughout Chittenden County over the past three years. But he notes that the bulk of the budget shortfall is the result of state and federal sources remaining flat despite labor and operational cost increases. The bus system covers five counties in northwest Vermont. It ha s a $14 m il l ion a n nu al operating budget. The budget for the upcoming fiscal year is showing a $1 million shortfall, Kaynor said. see BUSTED page 10

The Williston Police Department busted an apparent illegal marijuana growing operation at a home on St. George Road in Williston on Sunday, seizing 15 pounds of pot and 29 marijuana plants. Police charged James O. Gram, 30, with illegally cultivating marijuana. Officer Travis Trybulski said Gram was one of five roommates living in the home. Trybulski expects another arrest will be made in the case. Gram is due to appear in court Feb. 28. Trybulski said the operation involved marijuana sales as well as cultivation. Police seized $7,300 in cash in Sunday’s search. The search followed an eightmonth investigation that began right about the time a limited amount of marijuana possession and cultivation was made legal in Vermont. The law allows up to two mature plants and four immature plants to be cultivated in a home. Of the 29 plants confiscated, nine were mature plants and 20 were immature, Trybulski said. Cultivation equipment and 10 grams of marijuana hashish were also seized, police said. — Jason Starr

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Skiing icon makes late-night stop at Williston business Sk i i ng lege n d Gle n Pl a ke brought his Down Home Ski Tour through Vermont in early January. The California native, famous for extreme skiing exploits in the Rocky Mountain West and European Alps, made turns with locals at such “down home” Green Mountain ski hills as Cochran’s, Bolton Valley and Northeast Slopes. Upon his Jan. 1 arrival in Vermont, Plake’s first stop was Avenue D in Williston to pay a visit to Julbo, the French alpine eyewear company whose U.S. operations are headquartered there. Julbo is one of Plake’s sponsors. The timing was such that Julbo was closed for the day, but Plake left a note and some signed posters. Chief Executive Officer David Crothers found them attached to the door when he got to work Jan. 2. “We are a sponsor, so he was just stopping in to say ‘hey.’ Our schedules just didn’t align,” Crothers said. “Glen is like the godfather of skiing. He’s such a character.” Julbo warehouses all of its products for U.S. distribution in the

Skiing legend Glen Plake posted this picture to Instagram of his Jan. 1 stop at his eyewear sponsor, Julbo, in Williston.

back of its Avenue D space and runs marketing and operations from office space in the front. It is one of the outdoor sports company holdovers remaining in town since the departure of Rossignol and Dynastar about 15 years ago. Crothers said Williston remains an advantageous location for the company. “The airport is here, Fedex and UPS are here, so it makes the distribution really easy,” he said. — Jason Starr

Burlington-to-Denver flights start May 1

Denver-based Frontier Airlines announced Tuesday new nonstop flights from Burlington International Airport to Denver International Airport, starting May 1. The flights will be offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. A press release, which touts the airline as a “low-fare” carrier, announced an introductory one-way ticket to Denver of $39. The offer expired at midnight Wednesday. Fares and flight schedules are subject to change, the press release states. “We continue to make air travel more accessible and affordable and we look forward to making it easier for more people to fly, and for people to fly more often,” Frontier Vice President Daniel Shurz said in the press release.

Cannabis event comes to capitol Lieutenant Gover nor David Zuckerman, legislative leaders,

far mers and business ow ners plan to gather at the Statehouse Feb. 13 for a day of cannabis advocacy, product showcases and education. “Just like local food producers host the ‘Taste of Vermont’ e x p o s i t i o n e ve n t s i n M o n tpelier and D.C., this event is a n op p or t u n it y for Ve r mont fa r mers, a r t isa ns, scient ists, entrepreneurs, contractors and professional service-providers to showcase our community and the incredibly diverse, talented and creative Ver monters who make it so special,” said organizer Eli Harrington of Heady Vermont. The day will include a fair in Statehouse cafeteria from 4-7 p.m., w it h a dvocacy g roups, me d ic a l d i s p e n s a r ie s , he m p farms and CBD product producers. Contact eli@headyvermont. com for more information.

DPS maps wireless coverage statewide The Department of Public Service has published an interactive map that shows the results of a driving test of mobile wireless coverage in Vermont. The tests were done to dispute the coverage claims of wireless service providers and make unser ved areas eligible for federal grants that would close service gaps. “Anyone who drives Vermont’s roads experiences the industry’s coverage data is not accurate,” said Clay Pur vis, director for telecommunications at the Public Service Department. “Access to wireless communications services is very important in our rural state. I am hopeful that our challenge will be fully sustained by the FCC. And I hope that companies will seek grants … in the forthcoming see HUB page 4

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Sununu and Scott propose voluntary family leave insurance New H a mp sh i r e G ove r nor Chris Sununu and Vermont Governor Phil Scott detailed their Twin State Voluntary Leave Plan last Wednesday. The governors’ plan creates an insurance product that is not currently offered in either state, anchored by the state employee workforce of both states — a

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Vermont Association of Broadcasters announces new executive director The Vermont Association of Broadcasters Board of Directors recently announced Wendy Mays of Shelburne will be the organization’s new executive director. A native of Middlebury, Mays has been the promotions and special events director at Hall Communications Radio Group in South Burlington for 20 years and has served on the association’s board of directors. Mays wa s i n st r u me nt a l i n

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Filling a need for addiction recovery housing Many individuals reentering their communities after treatment struggle financially, unable to afford deposit and first month’s rent for recovery housing. Their alternative all too often is returning to the environment that fueled their substance use to begin with. It is for this very reason that Dominion Diagnostics has established a $9,000 scholarship in support of VFOR. Dominion is a leading, certified and accredited national medical laboratory that was founded by a group of scientists with a special interest in addiction medicine. The founders recognized clinical quanOBSERVER COURTESY PHOTO titative urine drug testing as one of Ron Stankevich, left, community the most objective diagnostics tools relations coordinator at Dominion Diagnostics marks Dominion’s in patient treatment. We believe in recovery housing grant with Dave the importance of being integrated Riegel, executive director of the with the communities we serve and Vermont Foundation of Recovery, at giving back to support the continDominion’s lab on South Brownell Road in Williston. uum of care. This schola r sh ip w i l l allow VFOR to offer those critical funds to recovering i nd iv idu als for a safe, nurturing star t in one of VFOR’s reFeaturing In-Stock Solutions For Comfort, Independence and Safety

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to provide a safe and substance-free living environment for individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorder, it offers more than that — it provides a family environment where house members support one another in their recovery and cooperate to manage the household. VFOR envisions the scholarship as much more than financial assistance. It offers a pay-it-forward concept designed to support service work, which is a hallmark of an effective recovery program. As recipients establish independence from one of the five VFOR homes, they will have the opportunity, if able, to pay back all or part of the scholarship to support others who will follow. For more information on the Vermont Foundation of Recovery visit vermontfoundationofrecovery.org. For more information on Dominion Diagnostics visit dominiondiagnostics.com. 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 Dominion Diagnostics. Nonprofits seeking to tell their story in this space, please email editor@willistonobserver.com or call Jason at (802) 872-9000 ext. 117.

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By Mark Hughes The Vermont Supreme Court issued a monumental decision earlier this month in Zullo vs. the State of Vermont. As legal scholars grapple with the ramifications of monetary damages and search and seizure, the attorney general is still muddling through this voluminous decision. The decision discusses reasonable suspicion resulting in the smell of “a faint odor of burnt marijuana.” This historic decision is complicated and is even befuddling legal experts. Its significance is comparable at the state level to Brown vs. the Board of Education at a national level. The ruling teaches us that search and seizure protections in Vermont are greater than those offered by the U.S. Constitution. Our justices courageously interpreted the constitution with a blind eye toward justice. They chose right over easy. At the center of the case are a black man, drugs (suspicion) and a law enforcement officer. The case started with yet another traffic stop, and though seemingly absent use of force, the force exert-

The ruling teaches us that search and seizure protections in Vermont are greater than those offered by the U.S. Constitution. Our justices courageously … chose right over easy.

ed caused traumatic impact. Gregory Zullo was one of the fortunate few. He was able to negotiate the maze of confusion and find remedy through the courts. Make no mistake about it, there is nothing normal or trivial about his endeavor. It was a miracle, thanks to the

Vermont ACLU, a private law firm and a number of friends of the court through an amicus brief. Thousands of cases never see the inside of a courtroom. Black and brown people in Vermont faced with lost civil liberties are often left traumatized and paralyzed. Now is the time for the legislature to take action. The legislature should take up the bill expanding the Human Rights Commission with the addition of a litigator, a community outreach director and funding to enable Community Justice Center intake. This bill calls for Vermont to join the 30 states that have made racial profiling illegal. The legislature must also conduct public hearings to determine the progress of the implementation of the work that has been accomplished in Act 9 (2018), creating at Racial Equity Panel (and director), and Act 54 (2017), creating a Racal Disparities In the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Advisory Panel. Finally, when discussions on regulation and legalization of marijuasee HUGHES page 7

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Mentor magic To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best day and night to make you everybody else, means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting. — E.E. Cummings This year’s National Mentoring Month display in the front lobby of Williston Central School features honeycombs of caring that comprise the CY Mentoring community at WCS. Across the top of the display are the words, “BEE Yourself, because everyone else is already taken.” Every child here, or at any school anywhere in the country, would benefit from the simple, caring, one-on-one attention from a mentor, one hour per week. Middle school students find it very empowering to have this time, during which they decide what to do. They are learning who they are: what they like to do, what they are good at, what they like to learn, how they want to be treated, how they will act with others. Social dynamics are changing, as are their bodies, interests and responsibilities. Please join me in thanking our 58 dedicated volunteer CY Mentors for giving their mentees one more safe place to ask questions, to explore new interests and perspectives, and to BEE themselves! Nancy Carlson CY Mentoring Coordinator Williston Central School

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na arise (as is inevitable), hopefully we won’t forget the story of the black man, law enforcement officer and drugs. There should be no regulation or taxation of marijuana without addressing the harm of the past and providing a hope for the future for black and brown people. The moral arc of the universe is indeed long and bends toward justice in Vermont. Let the battle against the war on drugs continue in the Green Mountain State. Mark Hughes is executive director of Justice For All, online at justiceforallvt.org.

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SPORTS Redhawks rout South Burlington to stay unbeaten By Lauren Read

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Ethan Harvey gets off a jumpshot between to BHS defenders during the Redhawks’ game vs. BHS on Jan. 18 in Hinesburg.

The Champlain Valley Union High School girls basketball team scored 23 points in the third quarter to pull away for a 61-20 win over South Burlington on Monday night. Catherine Gilwee led the way for the undefeated Redhawks (9-0) with 11 points, while Kaylee Beyor also hit double-digits with 10 points. Maryn Askew, Harper Mead and Mekkena Boyd all tossed in nine points for CVU. It was the second blowout in a row for the Redhawks,

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eight points. Jensen Daly scored 15 points for the Seahorses, who fell to 4-4. GIRLS HOCKEY South Burlington 7, Champlain Valley 1: Champlain Valley could not contain South Burlington forward Kate Hall and fell to the Wolves on Saturday. Hall had five goals and one assist for South Burlington. Payton Skillen had the lone goal for the Redhawks, who lost their fifth game in a row.

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Julia Blanck starts the break during CVU’s game vs. Spaulding on Jan. 17 in Hinesburg.

WRESTLING The Champlain Valley wrestling team competed in the Essex Classic Tournament last Friday and Saturday, coming in eighth overall in the

28-team competition. Justin Bissonette was the top Redhawk finisher, coming in third place in the 160-pound weight class. Jared Forsythe earned a fourth-place finish at 182 pounds. Riley Brown (126 pounds) and Will Murphy (195 pounds) both finished in fifth place in their respective weight classes, and Sean Trifaro was sixth in the 220-pound class. ALPINE SKIING Three Champlain Valley alpine skiers placed in the top 10 in the girls race at Jay Peak last Friday. Olivia Zubarik was the top Redhawk racer, coming in second place in the downhill event. Emma McMahan was seventh and Claire Goldman came in ninth. Sean Gilliam came across in fourth place as the lone top-10 finisher for CVU in the boys race.

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How to fight age discrimination in the workplace Dear Savvy Senior, How does one fight against workplace age discrimination, and where can I turn to for help if I think I’ve got a case? Discouraged Donna Dear Donna, Age discrimination can happen to anybody over age 40, but it’s difficult to prove. With that said, here are the steps you’ll need to take to fight this growing problem if you think you’ve been treated unlawfully in the workplace. ADEA PROTECTION The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is your first defense against age discrimination. This is a federal law that says an employer cannot fire, refuse to hire, or treat you differently than other employees because of your age. Some examples of age discrimination include: • You were fired because your boss wanted to keep younger workers who are paid less. • You were turned down for a promotion, which went to someone younger hired from outside the company, because the boss says the company “needs new blood.” • When company layoffs are an-

nounced, most of the persons laid off were older, while younger workers with less seniority and less on-the-job experience were kept on. • Before you were fired, your supervisor made age-related remarks about you. • You didn’t get hired because the employer wanted a younger-looking person to do the job. The ADEA protects all workers and job applicants age 40 and over who work for employers that have 20 or more employees — including federal, state and local governments as well as employment agencies and labor unions. If your workplace has fewer than 20 employees, you may still be protected under your state’s anti-age discrimination law. WHAT TO DO If you think you are a victim of employment age discrimination, you may first want to talk to, or file a grievance with, your company’s human resources department, but it’s important to remember that the HR department works for your employer, not for you. If that doesn’t resolve the problem, you should file a charge with

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the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) within 300 days from the date of the alleged violation. In some states, it’s 180 days. You can do this by mail or in person at your nearest EEOC office (see EEOC.gov/field/index.cfm) or call 800-669-4000. They will help you through the filing process and let you know if you should also file a charge with your state anti-discrimination agency. If you do file, be prepared to provide the names of potential witnesses, your notes about age-related comments and other episodes. Once the charge is filed, the EEOC will investigate your complaint and find either reasonable cause to believe that age discrimination has occurred, or no cause and no basis for a claim. After the investigation, the EEOC will then send you their findings along with a “notice-of-right-to-sue,” which gives you permission to file a lawsuit in a court of law. If you decide to sue, you’ll need to hire a lawyer who specializes in employee discharge suits. To find one, see the National Employment Lawyers Association at NELA. org, or your state bar association at FindLegalHelp.org. If you lose your job in a group termination or layoff, you should

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Another option you may want to consider is mediation. consider joining forces with other colleagues. There are advantages to proceeding as a group, including sharing costs of the litigation and strengthening your negotiating position. Another option you may want to consider is mediation, which is a fair and efficient way to help you resolve your employment disputes and reach an agreement. The EEOC offers mediation at no cost if your current or former employer agrees to participate. At mediation, you show up with your evidence, your employer presents theirs and the mediator makes a determination within a day or less. 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.

FARE HIKES? Green Mountain Transit General Manager Mark Sousa noted in Monday’s announcement that public bus ridership is down nationwide. The causes include low gas prices that reduce the cost of car ownership and an improved economy, where more people have the means to own a car. The prevalence of ride-sharing mobile apps like Uber and Lyft have had an effect in larger cities, Kaynor said, but he shrugs off their effect in GMT’s service area. Ridership is down even in rural areas of the system where Uber and Lyft don’t operate, he notes. One of the proposed remedies to the budget shortfall is an increase in fares, which will further erode ridership. The current one-way fare within Chittenden County is $1.25. The board is contemplating an increase to $1.50 or possibly $2. A 75-cent fare increase would equate to a 9 percent drop in ridership, Kaynor says. It would be the first fare increase since 2005. The board has lobbied state lawmakers for funding that keeps pace with inflation. In 2015, lawmakers ordered the Vermont Agency of Transportation to evaluate new funding sources for public transportation, but have not followed up with increased support. Green Mountain Transit has looked to its member municipalities for help see BUSTED page 11

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covering annual increases. In December, its board approved an increased assessment to member municipalities of 4 percent over the current year, as opposed to the 3 percent annual increases of the recent past. The cost to the Town of Williston will be $216,000 for the upcoming fiscal year, Kaynor said. VILLAGE BUS ON CHOPPING BLOCK Even before the organization’s budget problems came to a head this winter, it had launched a comprehensive review of routes to weed out under-performing routes and increase the frequency of more popular routes. That study produced a recommendation to eliminate the Williston village route, which currently runs five times a day on an asymmetrical loop around Taft Corners, Williston Road, North Williston Road, Mountain View Road and Industrial Ave. According to GMT Public Affairs Manager Jamie Smith, Williston’s village route only picks up an average of one rider per day in the village, and three per day on Industrial Avenue. The plan to eliminate the route while increasing the frequency of the towns’ other two routes — between Taft Corners and Burlington;

and between Williston and Essex Junction — is on hold while the board figures out how to balance the budget. One target for increasing ridership and revenue for GMT is the business and real estate development communities. The county has examples of businesses who pay a reduced rate for bus passes for their employees, and Kaynor hopes to work with regional chambers of commerce to increase participation. “There are businesses that have not yet been tapped,” Kaynor said. A member of the Williston Planning Commission, Kaynor has also talked with Finney Crossing developer Scott Rieley about offering free bus passes to residents of the development as an enticement for home sales. As a planning commission policy, it could be added as a requirement for local developments, Kaynor said. Long-term, however, public transit in Williston and other rural/ urban interface zones will need to be rethought to be viable, Kaynor believes. He points to literature that touts on-demand vans to serve suburban areas that can’t sustain traditional bus service. “That may be the direction we need to go, because driving a 30-foot bus all the way through Williston is not paying for itself,” Kaynor said. “Williston needs something in between passenger AL cars and city buses.”

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Cooking Corner Try the trendiest flavors tonight

New seasonings make it easy Exotic flavors common in the Middle Eastern region of the world like harissa, za’atar and shawarma are having a moment, appearing on restaurant menus and in popular make-at-home recipes. Now is the perfect time to give these f lavors a try. Thanks to new global seasonings from McCormick Gourmet, the spice combinations are already blended for the ultimate taste and simplicity. Made from high-quality herbs and spices, the seasonings are USDA-Organic certified and Non-GMO Project verified so you can feel good about the ingredients used in your cooking. The expertly blended spices help create distinctive global-inspired dishes that take your home dining experience to the next level so you can explore these flavors from around the world without leaving the comfort of home. * Za’atar: This traditional Middle Eastern blend of spices including thyme, oregano and sesame seeds is perfect for sprinkling on flatbreads, roasted vegetables, nuts or popcorn. It can also be mixed into hummus or oil for dipping. * Harissa: A spicy flavor found in North African cuisine, this seasoning is made from a combination of chilies, warm spices and mint. Add it to meat and veggies before roasting, stir it into cooked rice and grains, mix it into yogurt to make a dip or combine it with roasted bell peppers and oil to turn this spice into its namesake sauce. * Shawarma: Often associated with the slow roasting of meat, this Middle Eastern street food favorite is made with cinnamon, coriander, cardamom and more. Use this seasoning to flavor an easy marinade for chicken, pork or steak. Look for these flavors as well as new Peruvian and Berbere seasonings in the spice section of retailers nationwide. Find more recipe ideas at McCormickGourmet.com.

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‘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.

‘Birdie Bash’ badminton tournament The Vermont Birdie Bash at the Albert D. Lawton School in Essex seeks players of all ages and abilities. A benefit for prevention services at Essex CHIPS. Three-person teams with raffles and prizes. David@essexchips.org.

Intro to Waldorf education Learn about the Waldorf curriculum for grade school. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Lake Champlain Waldorf School, 359 Turtle Lane, Shelburne. Lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org. 985-2827.

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. Celtic concert and dance Enjoy traditional Irish, Scottish, Quebecois and Appalachian tunes on the bagpipes, whistles, drums, fiddle, dulcimer and guitar. 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 273 Rte. 15, Jericho. 878-3840.

MONDAY, JAN. 28 Child care advocacy event Let’s Grow Kids presents a film and conversation with legislators about the importance of affordable access to quality child care. 6-8 p.m. at Children Unlimited, 35 Dorset Lane, Williston. Natalie@ letsgrowkids.org. 391-4018.

TUESDAY, JAN. 29 Vermont Farm Show kicks off The annual Vermont Farm Show returns to the Champlain Valley Exposition Jan. 29-31. The annual statewide gathering celebrates Ver mont’s agriculture, far ms, products and organizations with exhibits of new equipment, farm supplies, food producers and agriculture education opportunities.

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FRIDAY, FEB. 1 Immigration debate The Education & Enrichment for Everyone series launches its spring calendar with “Immigration Debates in the Contemporary World.” UVM professor Pablo Bose presents. 2-3 p.m. Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset Street, South Burlington. eeevermont.org. 658-6554.

SATURDAY, FEB. 2 50-Plus & Baby Boomers EXPO Vermont Maturity Magazine presents the 24th annual Vermont 50-Plus & Baby Boomers EXPO at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 870 Williston Road in South Burlington from 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. A day of fun and learning for baby boomers and seniors — all ages welcome. Exhibitors, interactive workshops and seminars, giveaways, Lyric Theatre Broadway Revue, dance party, Starline Rhythm Boys concert and more. 872-9000 x118. vermontmaturity.com/expo.

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The CVSD School-based Early Education Programs are now accepting applications for a random peer lottery drawing for the 2019-20 school year. Our preschools are 5 STAR accredited licensed early education programs that provide play-based, developmentally appropriate environments for all children. Our curriculum is based on the Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS) and Teaching Strategies Gold. We believe that a diverse classroom offers opportunities for adults and children to practice acceptance and compassion and also provides a broad range of learning experiences. Our programs follow the CVSD school calendar. Peers who will be age 3 or older by September 1, 2019, but not yet 5 years old, are eligible to enter the lottery for our programs. All applications must be received by February 8, 2019. Students will be selected via a lottery.

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