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WILLISTON’S NEWSPAPER SINCE 1985

School fundraiser postponed for lack of volunteers By Clover Whitham

Observer correspondent

Williston’s parent teacher organization needs you. The group, called Williston Fa m ilies As Pa r t ner s, r aises money for the town’s elementary schools and serves as a forum to discuss activities, programming and events. This year, the group has had to postpone one of its largest fundraisers, the Williston Run for Education, due to a lack of volunteer support. Without a person to chair the committee in time to plan for the 5k run historically held in May, the group decided to delay the fundraiser until the fall. The event typically raises $3,000 to $4,000, said Williston FAP chairwoman Emily Downing Ponce. Like many organizations that rely on volunteers, leaders at the Williston FAP say it’s getting harder to recruit help. Downing Ponce said signing up new people is a problem nationwide among parent teacher organizations. “I think a lot has to do with work commitments and that kind of stuff,” Downing Ponce said. “I think we’re all putting a lot on our plates. It’s not a negative, it’s just a side effect.”

Karen Olson, who has been involved in the Williston FAP for about eight years, agrees.

‘I feel like it is harder and I wonder if it’s that there are so many competing priorities for people’s attention.’ –Karen Olson Williston FAP

“I feel like it is harder and I wonder if it’s that there are so many competing priorities for people’s attention,” Olson said. “I realize from my own kids’ lives, on the weekends and even during the week, they have sports, practices and games.” W h ich is why bot h women emphasized that the time commitment to volunteer varies and can be as little as a two-hour stint at an

event. Olson and Downing Ponce both started volunteering to help with singular fundraisers and later signed up to chair committees. The organization also tries to offer flexibility with fewer face-toface meetings and more electronic communication. Downing Ponce said the FAP needs at least 10 volunteers for each annual fundraiser. Her hope is to get at least five more volunteers to represent each grade in the elementary schools and 20 volunteers to help with events. Other fundraisers include a variety show, a fall craft fair, the Big Basket Raffle and the Scholastic Book Fair, which will be expanded in the next school year. The Williston FAP has managed to pull off fundraisers with last-minute volunteer suppor t and the helpf ul hands of st udents, council members’ spouses and even a Boy Scout troop. But Downing Ponce said more volunteers would ease the burden for all and make each fundraiser more effective. “It’s hard to know that each event is going to be fully taken care of without burning out the same people, who happily help at see FUNDRAISER page 3

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Above: Williston middle school students and staff brave the frigid waters of Lake Champlain at the Penguin Plunge for Vermont Special Olympics on Saturday. Below: CVU students ‘frolic’ in the cold.

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Child care in Vermont: proposed $17 million increase to subsidy State seeks to address low pay, workforce shortages By Clover Whitham

Observer correspondent

That high-quality child care is expensive and hard to find in Vermont is nothing new to parents, politicians and educators. It’s a perennial topic at the Statehouse and in family homes.

In his budget address last month, Gov. Phil Scott pitched a $7 million increase to the state’s child care subsidy program as a way to attract and keep young families in Vermont. Last week, a group of lawmakers introduced legislation that intends to get more children into high quality child care, and to better pay and retain early educators. Trisha Scharf, owner of Children

Unlimited on Dorset Lane in Williston, believes the proposed House legislation is significant. Scharf, who has worked in the field for nearly three decades, is hopeful about the proposal because it addresses longstanding workforce issues. At the same time that many families struggle to afford high quality care, those providing the care aren’t making a livable wage.

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Children Unlimited serves 53 families with a staff of 14. Scharf says it’s hard to recruit and keep employees. To provide quality care that earns the center starred ratings, Scharf needs to hire staff with associate’s or bachelor’s degree-level education, but can afford to pay them only between $12-14 an hour. Scharf said she has seen valued employees leave for small pay increases to employers, such

as public schools, that are able to provide benefits. On top of the low pay, early childhood educators are expected to continue their education, which means additional time put in after work hours. Lawmakers say the proposal addresses problems of low pay and workforce shortages with scholarships, loan repayment assistance see CHILD CARE page 2

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and tax credits for early educators. Scharf says the proposal builds on recent laws that increased access to preschool by addressing the need for high quality care of infants and toddlers. “I think it’s more concrete than things in the past have been, I think it’s more encompassing, I think it’s more thought out and I think there’s more of a basic understanding of the issues, so I think there’s more support for this bill,” Scharf said about the proposed legislation. Child care accessibility is hampered by a lack of qualified early educators in Vermont, says Rep. Theresa Wood, a lead co-sponsor of the House bill. The goal of the bill is to grow and sustain the workforce. But even when families find a child care spot, there’s the problem of paying for it. Middle-income Vermont families are paying up to 40 percent of their household income on child

care, even with tuition assistance, according to Let’s Grow Kids, an advocacy group. The House proposal also includes beefed up subsidies for families and offers tax credits to businesses that help employees access child care. Lawmakers put the price tag on the proposals at $26 million, while saying the costs for all the benefits had yet to be analyzed. The House proposal would increase the number of families eligible for child care subsidies by raising the income eligibility cap on Vermont’s child care financial assistance program, and increase the amount of assistance. The bill calls for families earning up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level to get full child care tuition assistance. Sen. Debbie Ingram, D-Chittenden, of Williston, who is behind a companion bill in the Senate, spoke at a news conference in Montpelier announcing the House proposal. “Other people’s kids are our kids, other employers’ workers are working for us, other parents’

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early educators are our links to the adults of the future,” Ingram said. “This bill owns up to that reality and seeks to build a child care and early learning system that gives every child the foundation they need to succeed.” For Scharf, the legislation boils down to improving the quality of care for young children by e n c ou r a g i ng a stable, qualified

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Diaper drive The Junior League of Champlain Valley (JLCV) is sponsoring a diaper drive. Your donation of diapers and diaper wipes may be dropped off in the library lobby February

4 through February 19. The JLCV Diaper Drive supplies five area food shelves, distributing about 100,000 diapers each year. JLCV is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women

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each event. New faces are always welcome,” Downing Ponce said. Olson said the draw for her initially was to have a voice in programming at the school and she’s learned an added benefit of volunteering is the new community connections and experiences. “It’s been so much fun to be part of the organization and I’ve met so many people,” Olson said. “People I wouldn’t’ have met otherwise.” To learn more about Williston Families as Partners, visit https://willistonfap.wixsite.com/ willistonfap

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WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ACA STANDARDS THAT CAMPS RELY ON? • Staff-to-camper ratios that are appropriate for different age groups • Training for staff to minimize 1:1 camper/staff interactions • Goals for camp activities that are developmentally based • Emergency transportation available at all times • First-aid facilities and trained staff available when campers are present • Staff appropriately trained to lead program DOES ACA ACCREDITATION REQUIRE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS? ACA accreditation standards require a staff screening system, which includes an annual criminal background check on all seasonal staff and at least every five years on year-round staff. When talking to a camp director as you consider enrolling your child, ask what the screening process for that camp includes. In addition to the criminal backsee ACA page 5

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ground checks referenced above, ACA standards require additional staff screening which includes an application, interview and reference checks upon initial hire (along with a criminal background check); annual checks of the National Sex Offender Public website and an annual voluntary disclosure statement. Staff training and staff/ camper supervision are also critical to ACA standards. HOW CAN I VERIFY THAT MY CHILD'S CAMP IS ACA ACCREDITED? Parents can (and should) verify the accreditation status of any camp at any time by visiting ACA's Web site at www.ACAcamps.org or by calling 1-800-428-CAMP. Keep in mind that informed parents are best prepared to select a camp that meets their standards for staff, programs, safety and facilities and strives to promote the welfare of every child. Information provided by the American Camp Association.

Benefits of camp: psychological aspects Camp and youth development outcomes Parents want the best opportunities for their children. They want them to have whatever it takes to be happy and successful - good health, ability to get along with others, thinking and problem solving skills, a good self-concept. Children need resiliency skills: self-esteem, life skills, self-reliance, and pro-social behaviors. The camp experience offers a nurturing environment away from the distractions and, in some cases, the hostile environment of the city. Peter Scales, Ph.D., is a senior fellow with the Search Institute in Minneapolis. A noted educator, author, and psychologist, Dr. Scales says, “Camp is one of the few institutions where young people

can experience and satisfy their need for physical activity, creative expression and true participation in a community environment. Most schools don’t satisfy all these needs.” In recent years, camps have put a greater emphasis on what leaders in the child development field have been saying about the needs of children today. Camp activities and group living in a natural environment are the tools used to create camp communities that provide for successful, healthy development and a place where having fun is a daily criterion. In such a structured environment, children interact with positive role models who have time to listen, talk, relax, and reflect. They learn to work together, make choices, take responsibility, develop creative skills, build independence and self-reliance and gain confidence. All are necessary steps on a child’s path to a healthy, productive life. W hile fees to attend camp v a r y, t h e a v erage week ly fee for resident c a m p s r a n g e s from $200 to over $1,500 per week, and the average day camp fee is $100 to $275 per

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Child development experts endorse concept of camp as ‘community’ for children Noted experts in child development have expressed their thoughts on summer camp as a valuable resource for giving children the value of belonging to a community of their own. This position is being forwarded by the American Camp Association, which believes that the critically important sense of community for children is rooted in enabling and empowering children to be belonging, cooperating, contributing and caring citizens. Bruce Muchnick, licensed psychologist who works extensively with day and resident camps, said, “Each summer at camp a unique setting is created, a community is constructed that allows participants to get in touch with a sense of life that is larger than one’s self. The camp community seeks to satisfy children’s basic need for connectedness, affiliation, belonging, acceptance, safety, and feelings of acceptance and appreciation.”

Bob Ditter, licensed clinical social worker specializing in child and adolescent treatment, added, “It is in the crucible of this community that children gain self-esteem with humility, overcome their inflated sense of self, and develop a lifelong sense of grace and wonder.” M ichael Br a ndwei n , noted speaker and consultant to the camp profession, continued, “What makes camp a special community is its focus on celebrating effort. In this less pressured atmosphere, children learn more readily what positive things to say and do when they make mistakes and face challenges. Brandwein also said, “The traditions and customs of each different camp are like a secret code that allows those who know it to feel embraced by something unique and special.” He continued, “Campers are urged to include, not exclude, others. They are praised for choosing new partners and not always the same ones. They are encouraged to respect the differences between people. In an increasingly sarcastic, put-down-oriented world, camps aim to be an oasis of personal safety where demeaning comments and disrespectful behavior are not tolerated, and children are taught responsible and positive ways to resolve conflicts.” Information provided by American Camp Association.

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One of the enviable aspects of my role as the Director of Stewardship for The Nature Conservancy, I get to spend a lot of time outside managing and maintaining our 55 natural areas throughout Vermont, and meeting visitors enjoying our nearly 25,000 acres of forests, bogs, rivers, and mountains. On a recent visit to our Barr Hill Natural Area in Greensboro, I met a family who was visiting for the first time. They were enjoying the trail and the wonderful views of the Green Mountains and asked if they could camp on the property. I let them know that camping was not allowed, and they naturally responded with “Why not? This is such a great area that you should encourage more people to visit.” I’m often asked, “Why not?” when talking to visitors and the public about recreation opportunities. To answer the “why nots” we need to start with the “whys.” The mission of the Nature Conservancy is to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends and to that end we have helped conserve over 300,000 acres and 1500 miles of shoreline throughout Vermont. But we have also held on to some of the most fragile, special and biodiversity-rich lands in Vermont. So why does The Nature Conservancy allow visitors to such ecologically sensitive places? Because we understand the importance of connecting people with nature and the treasures that visitors can discover—wild orchids, rare birds, or a special natural

community. By fostering access and connection with these special places, we hope visitors will appreciate and understand the importance of conservation while realizing the many other restorative benefits of communing quietly with nature. In order to protect these special places for future generations of wildlife and people, we must carefully balance the needs of the ecosystem with visitor engagement. This is why we allow some types of recreation and not others, because different types of recreation have varying types of impacts. All trail development has an effect on the environment and can lead to some soil compaction, trampling, erosion and runoff into nearby waters, or create obstacles to wildlife movement. By planning and locating trails where they will have the least impact and limiting some more intense forms of recreation where they may cause harm, we aim to balance these competing goals at our natural areas. We are constantly monitoring and adjusting our management to ensure that any changes in use are not having negative impacts. Many of us have seen the downside of recreation on natural resources, with some of our favorite places suffering for being “loved to death.” Fragile vegetation at the top of Mount Mansfield and Camels Hump are trampled by unaware visitors. Green River Reservoir State Park frequently runs out of parking space on sunny summer days. Finding the balance of protecting these special places while encouraging the public to visit and love them isn’t always easy.

What then is allowed on Conservancy lands? Simply, all of our lands are open to the public for passive recreation. While we don’t maintain trails at all our Natural Areas, you are still welcome to visit and explore. In general, we allow foot travel, like walking, hiking and snowshoeing, we don’t allow more intense recreation like mountain biking horseback riding or riding ATV’s. We also ask that you leave your four-legged companions at home. Although, our staff are dog lovers and we have a dog-friendly office, dogs are disruptive to wildlife who have found an oasis our protected natural areas. Fortunately for us, Vermont’s special and diverse landscape can host a variety of uses. Just as there are places suitable for snowmobiling, skiing or dog romps in the woods, there are other areas, where these activities are not appropriate. Therefore, at our 55 natural areas we ask our visitors to let nature come first—where natural processes are allowed to occur and habitat is undisturbed for the denning bobcat, the roosting peregrine falcon and the rare maidenhair fern. When you want to slow down, breathe deeply and be awed by nature’s gifts, we invite you to explore the jewels of Vermont’s natural communities throughout our state. For more detailed information on allowed uses at the Conservancy’s Natural Areas: https://www.nature. org/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/ documents/vermont-preserve-visitation-guidelines.pdf

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Spring/Summer program guide The guide will be distributed on Feb. 14 through the Williston Observer. Copies will be at the schools, library, Town Hall and rec dept. The guide will contain Spring/Summer programs and camps. Online registration starts Feb. 14 at 8 a.m. All programs and camps can be viewed online Monday, Feb. 11. Williston Recreation would like to thank the volunteers that have helped to make the Basketball and Learn to Ski/Ride Programs a success this winter. Thank you to all the parents who volunteered to coach a basketball team this year in grades 1-8. Your time and effort with all players is greatly appreciated. Thank you to the parents who have helped during practices and games this season. Also, thank you to our referees, for the great job they have been doing this year. Special thanks to Larry Lackey who volunteers his time to referee the 5/6 and 7/8 games. Thank you to the volunteer parent instructors in the Learn to Ski/Ride Program. Your help with lessons each week is greatly appreciated. Thank you to all the student instructors also. Everybody has been doing a great job. A special thank you to Bill Rich, who helps unload the truck and trailer each week at Cochran’s prior to the students arrival. Thank you all in both of these programs. Without volunteers, programs could not be offered or successful. WANTED: SUMMER DAY CAMP COUNSELORS Williston Recreation & Parks is looking for creative, fun, dedicated, self-motivated people to work in our Summer Day Camps. Our camps provide an incredible camp experience for children entering grades K-8. The goal is to provide children the opportunity to learn and grow in a fun and safe environment. One way we insure quality camps is by hiring quality people, those who are experienced, talented and enthusiastic. Become a part of our amazing and dedicated team who all share a love of working with children and providing memories that last a lifetime. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Williston Recreation & Parks or email them to recreation@ willistonvt.org. More information available on the Rec website.

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Lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students get to practice choking rescue and diapering. Instructor: Kacey Greene, Rec Program Coordinator. Grades 6-8, Thursday, February 28, 9 a.m-3 p.m. Cost: $60 Res/$65 Non. CHESS WIZARDS CAMP Join us for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games and cool prizes. You’ll improve your chess skills and work out your most powerful muscle – your brain! The camp includes fun team chess

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SPORTS

CVU sports roundup

By Lauren Read

Observer correspondent

OBSERVER PHOTO BY AL FREY

Emma Strack finished third in this first race of the Tour de Chittenden which began at Colchester High School on Thursday, Jan. 31.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Champlain Valley 43, Rice 29: Champlain Valley remained unbeaten with a 43-29 win over Rice on Monday night. Harper Mead led the way for the Redhawks (14-0) with 13 points, while Catherine Gilwee and Meryn Askew each chipped in seven points. Petra Langan was the leading scorer for the Green Knights with eight points. The Redhawks also captured a win on Wednesday night, beating

Burlington 79-15. Meghan Gilwee had 16 points for the Redhawks and Makenna Boyd added 11 points. BOYS HOCKEY BFA- St. A lbans 4, Champlain Valley 0: After capturing a high-scoring win on Wednesday, the Champlain Valley boys hockey team fell to BFA-St. Albans on Saturday afternoon. On Wednesday, the Redhawks emerged with a 6-5 win in overtime against Middlebury. Jake Schaefer had a hat trick in the third period to lead the Redhawks, while Cam Saia scored the overtime game-winner.

Saia had two goals in the game and Charlie Averill added a goal and three assists. In Saturday’s loss, the Redhawks could not break through for a goal and Logan Cody was called upon fro 31 saves in a losing effort.

Emma Rashford made 15 saves. It was a good rebound win for CVU, who fell to Middlebury 4-3 on Wednesday. Wright, Hall and Skillen each had a goal in the loss to the Tigers, while Rashford made 28 saves.

GIRLS HOCKEY Champlain Valley 3, Harwood/ Northfield 2 (OT): Payton Skillen scored 1:40 into overtime to lift Champlain Valley to a win over Harwood/Northfield on Saturday. Flynn Hall and Kiley McClure also scored for the Redhawks, who move to 3-9 with the win. Nicole Wright dished out two assists and

BOYS BASKETBALL Champlain Valley 45, Spaulding 43: Champlain Valley was clutch from the free throw line in the waning seconds to clinch a 4543 win over Spaulding on Friday. Bennett Cheer had 15 points to lead the Redhawks (7-5) and hit 1 of 2 free throws to help secure the see ROUNDUP page 9

OBSERVER PHOTO BY AL FREY

Gus Lunde sprints away from the start of the Tour de Chittenden which began at Colchester High School on Thursday, Jan. 31.

OBSERVER PHOTO BY AL FREY

Chloe Silverman begins her first leg of the Tour de Chittenden which began at Colchester High School on Thursday, Jan. 31.

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win. Noah Martin added 11 points. Nikos Carroll also hit 1 of 2 free throws with under 10 seconds remaining for CVU. CROSS COUNTRY Champlain Valley’s Alice Larson was named the top Gatorade high school girls cross-country runner for Vermont in 2018, it was announced on Monday in a news release. Larson, a sophomore, won the individual Division I state championship this past fall and helped lead the Redhawks to their 10th straight

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Cooking Corner

Valentine’s recipes you’ll love to share If the way to your loved one’s heart is through the stomach, there’s no better way to start off this Valentine’s Day than with a homemade breakfast prepared with love. Whether you’re whipping up a breakfast for a spouse with a sophisticated palate or trying to tempt the taste buds of your littlest loves, explore these ideas to get inspired. • Red is the color of love, so build your menu around fresh strawberries or raspberries. • For a more sensible menu, opt for a fruity berry smoothie or a parfait layered with fresh fruit, low-fat yogurt and granola. • Show your affection with a plate of these colorful Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes for a sensational way to say “I love you.” Find more recipes you’ll love to share with your nearest and dearest this Valentine’s Day at Culinary.net. COCOA-KISSED RED VELVET PANCAKES Recipe courtesy of NestlÈ. Servings: 10 pancakes. 3 tablespoons NestlÈ Toll House Baking Cocoa 1 cup reduced-fat buttermilk or low-fat milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon red food coloring In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir well. In separate large bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, unsalted butter, vanilla extract and food coloring. Add to flour mixture; stir to combine. Allow mixture to sit 5 minutes. Heat nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush with oil or butter. Add about 1/4 cup batter to skillet. Cook about 2 minutes, or until bubbles start to form on top. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes, or until bottom is lightly browned. Serve immediately with butter, powdered sugar, syrup and berries, if desired.

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John Dunlop and pianist Claire

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French-Canadian Genealogy

Black present Joseph Haydn’s

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Class provides insights into Que-

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Youths invited to enter emerald ash borer writing contest

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To increase public awareness of the emerald ash borer, an invasive pest that’s impacted forests in 35 states, including Vermont, the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program (VT UCF) and Young Writers Project (YWP) are co-sponsoring a writing contest for Vermont youths 18 and under. Individuals may enter either a persuasive essay encouraging people to take action against the emerald ash borer or tell a story through a poem or prose about an ash tree threatened by this forest pest. For

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the latter, the focus could be on the tree’s history or its importance to wildlife, people or the community. Entries must be original and may be of any length, but not to exceed 750 words. Only one entry is allowed per person. The deadline to enter is March 15. For full contest details, go to http://go.uvm.edu/young-writers-challenge. To enter, youths will need to have a YWP account. Anyone 1318 years old may sign up for a free see WRITING page 15

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account at www.youngwritersproject.org. Parental permission is required for those 12 and under (www. youngwritersproject.org/permissionform). Prizes will be awarded to the top three entries with $100 for first place, $75 for second and $50 for third. Each winner also will receive a Vermont State Park punch pass (10 park visits) and be invited to read their winning piece at the annual Vermont Arbor Day Conference on May 2 at Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpelier. In addition, winning submissions will be published by YWP in its digital magazine, The Voice, Northern Woodlands News and other media. VT UCF (www.vtcommunityforestry.org) is a partnership of University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. YWP provides a forum for young people to express themselves through writing and art.

LEGAL TOWN OF WILLISTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD AGENDA Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM Town Hall Meeting Room, 7900 Williston Road DP 19-14 VIP Tires & Service requests a discretionary permit for a master sign plan in the GZDN. DP 19-06 HJ Properties, LLC requests a discretionary permit for commercial site development in the IZDW.

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