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Terri Zittritsch

Town Meeting Day set for March 5 Why are two selectboard incumbents running for the same seat? Why are there three candidates for one seat and only one uncontested candidate for another? The Observer asked the four Williston Selectboard candidates that will be on the Town Meeting Day ballot to explain their backgrounds, what’s driving their candidacies and what their areas of focus would be if elected.

Voting will take place 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Vermont National Guard Armory, 7846 Williston Road.

Current board members Terri Zittritsch and Ted Kenney and firsttime candidate McKew Devitt are running for a three-year seat on the board. First-time candidate Gordon St. Hilaire is running unopposed for a two-year seat.

The following are the candidate’s responses.

DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL CONNECTION TO WILLISTON. DEVITT: My wife and I moved here from Burlington three years ago because we needed more space for our growing family. The bike trail, the historic village and the library were all features that drew us to this town. When we moved here, we didn’t have any personal connection to Williston. Since then, we have grown to cherish our village neighborhood and

McKew Devitt

the wonderful friends we’ve made.

We had no idea what to expect, and now we can’t imagine our lives without Williston having a central role as a place to raise our family.

KENNEY: I moved to Williston 20 years ago — mainly because my wife and I had just gotten married and she already owned a house here. I’m grateful I did; it didn’t take long for me to realize how great Williston is.

Simply put, I love our town. Williston is where our kids went to the library’s story hour, where they (still) go to school, and where all of us use the bike paths, the recreational fields and the shops and restaurants in Taft Corners.

I’ve tried hard to contribute to our community over the years, first as a member of the Planning Commission and as a Justice of the Peace, then as a Williston School Board member, and now as a member of the Williston Selectboard.

ST. HILAIRE: I am a lifelong resident of Williston, a product of Williston Central School and Champlain Valley Union High School. I graduated from Vermont Technical College and Johnson State College. Currently, I’m a 5th and 6th grade middle school teacher at Camel’s Hump Middle School in Richmond. I also still manage our family beef farm on Oak Hill Road in Williston.

I’ve served the Town of Williston over the years in many different capacities. I

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was a page in the Vermont Legislature, I coached Little League baseball, I’ve coached basketball at Williston Central School and I’ve participated on the Fourth of July committee, where I ran a free-throw contest for many years. I also ran the official scorer’s table for CVU boys and girls basketball for many years, and I’m an active member on the Board of Civil Authority.

ZITTRITSCH: I’ve lived in Vermont for almost 40 years, moving to Vermont for a career first and then falling in love with Vermont’s beauty and laid back quality of life. Twenty-seven years ago, just before the youngest of my three sons was born, my spouse and I decided that Williston is the town to raise our children because of its great primary school reputation and attractive neighborhoods.

Williston turned out to be everything we expected, and now my children are grown, out of college and on to their own careers in Vermont. Two of my sons live in Chittenden County, with one living right here in Williston, while my oldest son is in Montpelier.

I also have three grandchildren here.

I’ve been fortunate to have a successful career in semiconductor engineering during the industry’s boom years, which I continue in today. And lastly, I’ve been fortunate to know many good and talented people in Williston and the surrounding areas, and many that I can call friend.

The red pointer marks the former GlobalFoundries parcel that Adams Properties plans to subdivide.

Local developer buys GlobalFoundries parcel Daycare and six homes planned Adams Properties of Williston last month purchased a 41-acre parcel from GlobalFoundries, the microchip manufacturer’s only residentially zoned parcel on the Williston side of its campus.

In December, GlobalFoundries announced plans to sell all of its Williston acreage — about 440 acres — some of which is currently leased to other businesses. The 41-acres that Adams bought is the only portion on the south side of Mountain View Road.

“That’s why they tried to sell it first,” said Jason Adams of Adams Properties. “In the process of shedding some weight, that was the obvious outlier.”

The undeveloped acreage is at 700 Mountain View Road, between Katie Lane and Brennan Woods Drive.

Plans call for six single family homes and a triplex with a daycare facility.

Adams expects to submit a site plan for the neighborhood to the Development Review Board this week and vie for residential unit allocation at the board’s annual growth allocation meeting in March.

It will be the first residential development undertaken

by Adams Properties, a second-generation business that has always focused on commercial real estate. The daycare facility will be relocated from one of Adams’ existing properties.

“We have a tenant who is looking to expand,” Adams said.

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WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE SELECTBOARD? DEVITT: We have members of the selectboard right now who are very qualified and have served their community well for a number of years. However, many people I have talked with have expressed frustration with the lack of approachability and an emotional distance between the board and the town.

I want to serve on the selectboard because I believe Williston has a story to tell. I will reach out to as many people as I can to find out what their vision of the town looks like, and I will do my best to make that vision a reality.

KENNEY: I am asking to serve again so that — together — we can continue our community’s constructive growth as Williston continues to change. Here are some of the positive results I’m most proud of and that I want to continue: Low taxes — Williston has the second lowest municipal property tax rate in Chittenden County. In the last three years, the tax increase on a house worth $400,000 has been about $20.

Catamount Community Forest — Our town will purchase the Catamount Community Forest, providing acres of forest conservation and recreation opportunities for generations to come. The town was able to do that — without raising taxes — because the selectboard kept the Environmental Reserve Fund at an appropriate level.

Funding mental health crisis workers — Williston shares the cost of mental health crisis workers with other towns so they can respond with our police officers to handle mental health crises, freeing up police resources while providing a more

‘The reason we have a low property tax rate is because town government thinks ahead.’

‘Williston is best served by an independent thinking selectboard.’

–Terri Zittritsch

–Ted Kenney

‘Our growing town is in desperate need of a gathering place ... that would help define who we are as a community.’

‘I would like to preserve the way of life in Williston that I was so very fortunate to grow up in.’

–Gordon St. Hilaire

–McKew Devitt technical problems. What I found out two years ago is that my passion for humane response. This funding is advocacy and problem-solving can working, resulting in 57 face-to-face contacts for the Town of Williston be applied successfully on behalf of the residents of Williston and over the course of seven months. towards some of the complex issues ST. HILAIRE: I’m excited and facing the town.

I also believe in term limits, at all motivated to serve the Town of levels of politics, lest members forget Williston at the selectboard level. I why they are serving and become feel my connected history over the complacent.

For these reasons, I’ve years to the town makes me a good decided to run for the three-year candidate for the selectboard. term against a longterm incumbent, I would like to preserve the way rather than run for another two-year of life in Williston that I was so term against a newcomer.

This is a very fortunate to grow up in. I’m more difficult race, but on the outside an active listener who likes to hear chance I win, it has the best opportuall of the facts and perspectives on both current and upcoming issues. nity for a more active board that will I’m interested in keeping our prop- put residents first. erty taxes low along with supporting town budgets that promote and keep WHAT WOULD BE YOUR our town safe.

AREAS OF FOCUS AS A BOARD MEMBER? ZITTRITSCH: I firmly believe DEVITT: A little over a decade that Williston is best served by an ago, the Williston community independent thinking selectboard invested in safety and security whose members are not tied to long- by building impressive station term political aspirations or party houses for both its police force and politics. Residents deserve members its brave firefighters. These were willing to dig into, and independent- prudent decisions that will last way ly research, issues. beyond our lifetimes. Now is the For those who know me in my time to do another long-term inprofessional life, I’m known as a vestment for our town by building passionate advocate for clients and a space for the community in the for taking responsibility in under- growth center. standing and solving their complex Our growing town is in desperate

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need of a gathering place for our growing population that would help define who we are as a community and where future generations will connect, learn and grow. This is quixotic, I agree, but it is something that we can make a reality if we work hard together to find the necessary resources. Along with this, we need to connect the town by making it a more walkable and bike-friendly community.

KENNEY: I would focus on three areas: Control town spending — The reason we have a low property tax rate is because town government thinks ahead, and does not engage in unsustainable budgeting. I pledge to continue this policy.

Protect the environment — The solar tracking panels behind Town Hall and the use of solar energy at the town garage are great first steps. We must keep fuel economy, land conservation and respectful development in balance.

Meet Williston’s unique challenges — Williston’s population at night is about 9,600 people — but it is about 20,000 during the day! Our residential and business populations are still increasing. I will continue

to work hard to balance economic growth with our increasing needs for public safety, highway and quality-of-life services.

ST. HILAIRE: First, I would focus on the Town of Williston’s public safety. The town fire and rescue, police and public works department support our town at a high level. I would work diligently so these departments would have what they need to provide this high level of service. I realize that keeping a manageable and equitable budget is important, but I can speak firsthand how valuable these services are in a time of need.

The second issue that I would focus on is our property taxes. Currently, Williston has the second lowest property tax in Chittenden County. I would work hard to maintain low property taxes, especially for our residents who live on a fixed income. I feel this is achievable if the town budget is closely watched and respectful discussions take place to clarify where the town taxpayers monies are being spent.

The final area I would focus on is our town’s growth. I know the town will continue to grow, but when/ where this happens is a key piece in the puzzle. Careful consideration has to be given to what our town will look like in 10 or 20 years.

I look forward to having the opportunity to serve the Town of Williston. I value the town I live in and appreciate the chance to shape its future. I respectfully ask for your vote on March 5.

ZITTRITSCH: If elected, I’ll continue my record of strong participation, research and drive for discussion and policy development on the topics that come before the board. I’ll continue to challenge the budget, especially those items that have long-term consequences, such as added administration positions and long-term debt.

There’s been much talk of having the lowest tax rates, but it’s the expenses that the board has control over, while it’s been our local options tax that has kept property taxes low.

There are two focus items I advocated for at this year’s selectboard retreat. One is affordable housing and the other is a community center, both of which I believe strengthen our community and will have a longterm positive effect if we can solve them. I will continue to advocate for both of these.

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Change the town charter?

Town Meeting Day ballot asks a series of policy questions

By Jason Starr Observer staff

A series of changes to Williston’s town charter will appear on the Town Meeting Day ballot for voter consideration March 5.

One can be described as consequential — the rest rather arcane.

It was Williston Treasurer Deb Beckett who first suggested that, with her retirement on the horizon, her successor should be an appointee of the town manager, rather than elected by citizens. The role is too complex to risk it being filled by someone without expertise in finance, she argued.

The change would require an amendment to the town’s charter, and the selectboard agreed to ask for voter approval to do so via the Town Meeting Day election.

Town administrators figured, if voters will be considering changing

the town charter as it relates to the treasurer position, perhaps there are other parts of the document that could use an update.

The result is a Town Meeting Day ballot that presents a series of grammatical and technical charter amendments, strikes the town’s annual meeting start time of 7:30 p.m. (the annual meeting has started at 7 p.m. for years) and considers the future of such obsolete town positions as pound keeper, service officer and constable.

Pound keeper was once the person responsible for housing stray animals. Town Manager Rick McGuire said the town currently relies on its police department and animal shelters throughout Chittenden County to handle strays.

The pound keeper position hasn’t been filled in decades.

The town service officer position is currently filled by James Thorton, but its role of referring citizens in personal or financial distress to government services has been taken over by a community outreach team from the Howard Center that works with police officers to re-

spond to sensitive situations.

While the ballot contains a contested election for town constable — a position that was conceived as a citizen law enforcement entity but was long ago stripped of its law enforcement authority — voters will be asked to make the position appointed by the selectboard rather than elected. Incumbent constable Mike Moran is running against Ben Whitcomb in what would be the town’s last constable election if voters approve the charter change.

Also on the ballot are proposals to make it easier for voters to one day change the positions of town clerk and lister from elected to appointed. McGuire explained that, if the changes are approved, voters could make those changes at a future election without approval from the legislature. He favors keeping the clerk and lister positions elected at this time.

The charter change proposals accompany on the ballot a budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year and a question about taking on $1.4 million in debt to buy two fire trucks.

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Town Treasurer Deb Beckett recommends that her successor be hired by town administrators rather than elected by voters. The change would require amending the town charter, a move voters will consider Tuesday at Town Meeting Day.

The $11.5 million budget carries a spending increase of $383,530 ($3.4 percent) over the current fiscal year and would increase the tax rate to an estimated 27 cents per $100 of assessed value — a

tax increase of 1.4 percent over the current year.

The increase would cost the owner of a $300,000 home, for example, an additional $10 on their annual property tax bill.

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Candidates mount school board write-in campaigns

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Celtic and Americana music comes to Brick Church in March The Williston Brick Church Music Series continues its 11th season on Friday, March 8 with a performance by Celtic and Americana band Rowan.

Rowan members are Patrick McKenzie, Katelyn McKenzie, Marshall Paulsen, Hannah Beth Crary and Scott McGrath, who play an array of instruments including guitar, mandolin, harp, harmonica and banjo.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. at the Old Brick Church in historic Williston Village. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door ($11/$13 for seniors and children under 12). Tickets

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The evening’s beneficiary is the American Parkinsons Disease Association, Vermont Chapter. During intermission, the featured visual artist will be Jackie Mangione of Williston, who will exhibit her watercolor paintings.

The series acknowledges Piper Realty as this season’s presenting sponsor. In addition, the series continues with support from the Williston Observer, the Town of Williston, and AdAstraRecording.

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As reported in last week’s Observer, the three-year seat on the Champlain Valley School District Board of Directors that is up for election at Town Meeting Day on March 5 lacks a ballot candidate.

Since learning of the vacancy, two candidates have announced writein campaigns: Angela Arsenault and Gary Miller. Write-in candidates require at least 30 write-in votes to be considered; the highest vote-getter wins the seat.

Arsenault and Miller submitted the following statements about their candidacies.

ANGELA ARSENAULT I’m writing to ask for your (write-in) vote on March 5 so that I may become Williston’s fourth representative on the CVSD Board of Directors.

I’ve lived in Williston with my husband and two kids since 2010.

Growing up in Vermont, I knew that no matter where life may take me in my 20s and early 30s, I’d move back here when I had kids. I wanted them to experience a Vermont childhood similar to mine — one marked by a closeness with nature, a deep sense of community and a stellar public school education.

Our daughter and son are now in fifth and third grade at Williston Central School. From their first days in kindergarten at Allen Brook School until now, I’ve been profoundly happy with the work of their classroom teachers and other educators they’ve encountered, all of whom have taken great care in their approach to education. Serving on the school board would give me the opportunity to further support their excellence.

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In addition to my kids at WCS, I have a nephew and niece who attend Charlotte Central School and a younger niece who will be starting at Shelburne Community School in a couple of years. With our consolidated school district, I’d be serving them, as well, which feels like a pretty fantastic position in which to find myself.

When I think about working with the school board, I’m particularly interested in the formation of policies that relate to technology in education and social and emotional learning (often we see these two areas coming together where social media and digital citizenship are concerned). I believe it’s important to use digital tools that add to our kids’ educational experience, while also placing an appropriately high value on direct human interaction and nurturing creative life skills.

Professionally, I’m a journalist and, for the past 10 years, have been primarily focused on researching and writing about parenting and other family-related topics.

Please write-in my name on Tuesday’s ballot, and, hey — from one citizen to another — thanks for voting, period.

GARY MILLER I graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in art education and later earned a BS in business administration from Trinity College of Vermont.

I came to Williston from Essex Town via Burlington. I’m married and brought up two sons who attended schools in Essex. While in Essex, I was elected to serve on the school board overseeing Essex High School and the Center for Technology Essex for about eight years and served as its chair for the

last two-plus years.

A s chai r, I also sat on t he Chittenden Central Supervisory Union Board. This experience provided an education for me in how schools work, their revenue sources, the roles that the board and the administration have and the relationships school directors need to foster with stakeholders, whether they be students, taxpayers, teachers or the CVSD administration.

I built a reputation of asking lots of questions when issues, budgets and new initiatives were brought to the board by the administration. Prior to my service on the school board, I also served on the Essex Town Planning Commission as a member for 11 years with the last few years as the chair.

I have lived in Williston for almost three years now. During this time, I have found that our community understands the value that a good public education system has for our children and society. My passion for public education, as well as my experience, will serve the community well, if elected.

I believe it is imperative to continue the good work the CVSD board and the predecessor boards have done to create a sustainable, high-quality education system. I support the budget up for consideration on March 5 along with the articles on allocating the fund balance for the intended purposes and borrowing money for school buses.

I’m continuing my community service in Williston. I was appointed to serve on the Williston Energy Plan Task Force and was elected to the Finney Crossing Homeowners Association Board twice in the past two years, and am currently serving in the role of president.

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Sticking together into adulthood MENTOR Vermont (formerly known as Mobius) is a Burlington-based nonprofit that provides funding, resources and support to youth mentoring programs so they can meet the needs of young people in their communities.

National studies by MENTOR and Big Brothers Big Sisters demonstrate that youth with mentors are less likely to begin using drugs and alcohol and are more likely to pursue college and other post-secondary opportunities.

Based on the 2018 Vermont Mentoring Survey, nearly 72 percent of middle and high school youth supported by mentoring programs in Vermont feel like they matter to people in their community, and more than 88 percent of mentors play a direct role in their mentee’s education.

Since its earliest days, MENTOR Vermont has supported the Connecting Youth mentoring programs in the four middle schools of what is now known as the Champlain Valley School District. MENTOR Vermont provides grant funding to the district for these programs each year, including a grant of $25,400 for the 2018-2019 school year.

In total, through support from the A.D. Henderson Foundation, the Vermont Department for Children and Families and the Permanent Fund for Vermont’s Children, MENTOR Vermont provides more than $300,000 in grant funding annually to programs across the state.

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vices for young people as they grow up. MENTOR Vermont believes that every young person in Vermont who wants a mentor should have that opportunity, from their early school years until they successfully enter adulthood, and is focused on developing the statewide infrastructure needed to turn this vision into a reality.

The original inspiration for this project came from a partnership between the Connecting Youth program at Williston Central School and a community-based program at another agency. Each year, the Williston program leader, Nancy Carlson, would identify a small number of matches that wanted to continue meeting after the mentee graduated from eighth grade and moved up to high school.

Those pairs then became a part of the other program, where their mentoring relationship expanded from just being able to meet at the school during the school day to a wide variety of activities that they could do together out in the community.

Connecting Youth realized that the same demand for mentor pairs to continue meeting existed at the other three middle schools in the district as well, and with MENTOR Vermont’s support, in 2017 it launched a program at Champlain Valley Union High School that provides the opportunity for matches from all four middle schools to continue meeting. The high school program has already grown to more than 25 matches. District-wide, Connecting Youth currently supports nearly 180 mentor matches.

Devyn Sprano is a junior at CVU. She was first matched with her mentor Joanne Wolfe when she was a fifth-grader at Hinesburg Commu-

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RIGHT: Devyn Sprano, left, and Joanne Wolfe are a mentor pair from Connecting Youth Mentoring in the Champlain Valley School District.

Devyn is a junior at Champlain Valley Union High School. With the help of funding and support from MENTOR Vermont, Connecting Youth was able to expand its program into the high school, allowing Devyn and Joanne to continue meeting after Devyn graduated from middle school.

ABOVE: The MENTOR Vermont staff poses for a photo during the 2019 Mentoring Celebration at the Statehouse on Jan. 23. From left, Communications Director Benji Thurber, Marketing Specialist Hope Ward and Executive Director Chad Butt.

nity School. When Devyn graduated from middle school, she was excited for high school but also felt nostalgic for everything she would be leaving behind. Fortunately for her, because of Connecting Youth’s expansion, not everything would have to change.

“I’m going to CVU,” Devyn told Joanne. “And I’m taking you with me!”

Because of Connecting Youth’s program in the high school, Devyn and Joanne have been able to con-

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“High school is inevitably harder than middle school,” says Devyn. “If I’m having a bad day at school, I always have something to look forward to.”

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From left, Parker Soares, Jack ZuWallack and Aaron Dempsey — three Eagle Scouts from Williston Troop 692 — were among the Eagle Scout Class of 2018 that attended a legislative session at the Statehouse in Montpelier on Feb. 15. The Legislature read a proclamation recognizing the class attaining Eagle Scout status. The scouts also met with Gov. Phil Scott and attended a luncheon organized by the American Legion.

Voyagers seek garage sale donations Williston Central School’s Voyager House (grades 5-8) is holding its annual Indoor Garage Sale on Saturday, March 30 in the WCS cafeteria from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This large reuse/resale raises money to benefit Voyager House.

Organizers are seeking donations of quality items to donate for the sale. Furniture, household items, athletic equipment, working electronics, artwork, toys, rugs or anything that could be a treasure to someone new are welcome. Drop-off donated items between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 29 in the WCS cafeteria. Students will be available to help unload your donations.

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CHI KUNG & TAI CHI FOR SENIORS This program focuses on learning a variety of Chi Kung sets and postures, primarily those from grandmaster Mantak Chi’s Healing Tao system. Come strengthen your body, regulate and build physical energy, and cultivate your mental concentration and spirit. Instructor: Zachary Stevens, ONTA Studio. Ages 65-plus, Tuesdays, March 19-April 9, 1-2 p.m. $35 residents/$40 nonresidents.

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NUTRITION FOR HEALTHY AGING Bones, brains, joints, muscles — everything changes as we age. In this lively workshop,

we’ll talk about the best eating plans to mai nt ai n health and energy levels as we age. Ages 18-plus, Wednesday, March 13, 6:30 -8 p.m. $7 residents/$10 nonresidents.

MARCH PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Here is a list of Adult programs that start in early March: Taoist yoga, martial arts, collage, danger girl, dog training. Register now as numbers are checked a week prior to the start date of the program to determine if they are a go.

YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMS YOUTH LACROSSE LEAGUES Reg i s t r at io n i s now o p e n .

Deadline to register is March 10, as teams need to be formed and registered in the leagues.

These are competitive, travelling leagues for boys and girls in grades 3-8.. Separate leagues are offered to boys and girls in three different age categories.

A minimum number and coach is needed to have a team. Indoor practices begin the week of March 25 and are one day a week. Outdoor practices begin in late April, weather permitting and will be two days a week.

Coaches are needed. Sign up to coach when you register your child. Note: You will have to register or renew your child’s membership with USA Lacrosse.

CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Register for one of our day camps, or a sports, enrichment or tech nolog y camp. See the Camp Grid on the rec website (williston rec.org) to plan out your child’s summer. The grid provides an overall look of the summer camps: weekly offerings, times and prices. Detailed information on each camp can be found at willistonrec.org.

MARCH PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH/TEENS Here is a list of youth /teen prog r a m s t h at st a r t i n e a rly Ma rch: pa rkou r, t a ek wondo, swim lessons, kids in motion, literature and the arts, knitting, martial arts, gymnastics. Register now as numbers are checked a week prior to the start date of the program to determine if they are a go.

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My first impulse upon hearing of an American seeking to put one stick upon another to build, or put cash on the line to open a business, is to stand and cheer him or her on. After all, isn’t this precisely what has enabled America to grow and expand? Has it not been pioneers crossing a new frontier no matter the risk and uncertainty of success? Yesterday it was the Pilgrims crossing a forbidding ocean and covered wagons moving West. Today it might be biotechnical geniuses unlocking new cures, or digital pioneers multiplying the inventive potential of ever more efficient computing.

Or it might be a few folks with saws and hammers looking to build new homes and buildings in Vermont.

Act 250 was conceived as a regulatory instrument and promoted as a measure designed to enhance environmental stewardship and conservation of Vermont’s character and natural resources. It was not explicitly promoted as a job-killing, liberty-and-private-property-stealing power grab. I’ll leave it to others to detail, 50 years on, the degree to which it has succeeded in its stated mission and at what opportunity cost.

However, I will tell you my experience with Act 250, which will explain why I was initially happy to hear of its grandly announced effort at “reform.”

Almost 30 years ago, I bought an approximately 100-acre parcel of land in southern Vermont with the intent to arrange several building lots on it, put in roads and power, prepare home sites and sell them.

Rather than being welcomed as an entrepreneur willing to put my money on the line to produce suitable sites for families to live, I was treated with the inquisitorial suspicion and interrogation that might normally be reserved for criminal perpetrators.

I was informed by that exalted Act 250 commission that 36 of my 96 acres would need to be banned from human habitation and left to lie fallow due to evidence that deer used the land. Mind you, this property stared a short distance across the valley at hundreds of thousands of acres of the Green Mountain National Forest.

So, what happened was that the economic value of more than one third of my land was seized by the state (they told me not to complain, since they could have taken more than half) for the sake of an abundant animal species that also had abundant land to inhabit nearby. This was an unconstitutional seizure under my Fifth Amendment rights. After spending almost $100,000 in permitting and legal fees, and two years on two permit applications, the Act 250 commission, in its infinite wisdom and manifestly unlimited power, begrudgingly granted me the privilege to have ten lots on my almost 100 acres.

Since when do we treat investors, builders and entrepreneurs with suspicion rather than a warm welcome? Since when does the state have apparent rights over private property that chronically and dictatorially far exceed the rights of the actual property owner? Since when do we sanction unelect-

ed bureaucrats to wield such power over rightful property owners?

Because of my experience, as well as my observation for all these 30 years of Act 250 in action, I was naively happy to hear of the proposed Act 250 reform. However, in true government-speak, it appears that this supposed “reform” has turned out to be an opportunity not to humanize and refine the burdensome property regulations of Act 250, but, on the contrary, to make them more onerous.

Using the nefariously ubiquitous evil of carbon as their politically acceptable bogeyman, it seems that what is now being proposed is that every new Vermont project must be “carbon neutral.” I have news for all legislators examining this issue: The only time that humans will be carbon neutral is when they are dead. And, if current events are any guideline, even then these human culprits (for merly beings exuding carbon with their presu mpt uous breat h i ng habit) may become subject to governmental sanctions for their corpses emitting carbon.

In addition, the new proposal demanding that all new project proponents must buy the diabolically and destructively clever shell game sham called “carbon credits” is just the latest form of punishment for any Vermonter who might still have the effrontery to want to build or create something in our previously proudly free and independent state.

With small, rural Vermont already the greenest state in the union, adding more onerous regulations will only give environmentalism a reputation as thinly veiled, wanton and arbitrary anti-capitalism and offer a new meaning to the phrase “tilting at windmills.”

My friends, unlike bureaucrats who propose these rules and apparently inhabit an alternate world where progress and productivity are completely discon nected f rom livelihoods and economic well-being, you and I know that producing more anti-business regulations will be one more wilted rose adorning the casket of Vermont’s already negative business and growth reputation and record.

Anyone who has ever worked for a living knows that creative productivity is the foundational element of American and Vermont growth and progress. Let the word go forth that Vermont is open for business, and that everyone with a new idea is welcome to come here and plant the seeds of their future success in our newly hospitable soil.

It’s time for us to demand true regulatory reform of Act 250. It’s time to put our legislators on notice that new building, new business and new industry are not our enemies, but the very elements that will put food on the tables of Vermonters, and keep our young graduates from fleeing to fairer climes where growth and economic vitality are not dirty words.

And there will still be plenty of room for the deer.

I was treated with the inquisitorial suspicion and interrogation that might normally be reserved for criminal perpetrators.

Lawrence Zupan is a Manchester resident and was the 2018 Republican nominee for United States Senate.

February 28, 2019 • Williston Observer • Page 9

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Learn, then vote This year’s selectboard election is different from other years. This year, one incumbent decided to run against another incumbent rather than running for her own seat.

Some see this as a very un-neighborly thing to do, but I see it as a message to her neighbors that she doesn’t agree with the way the selectboard is run.

While this might seem aggressive, what other alternative did she have? Quit? That would have been a dereliction of duty.

In her view, the selectboard is not managing the town by providing oversight of the town manager, but rather rubber-stamping the town manager’s recommendations, with little to no scrutiny.

In my management experience, this will result in waste, or unintended consequences — not because the town manager isn’t diligent (I think he does a very good job), but because oversight naturally causes everyone to be more complete.

As voters, we must take the time to understand these matters and weigh in on election day. I have done so and will vote for Terri Zittritsch as I feel due diligence should come with the responsibility of a selectboard position and this is the best way I can let the selectboard know how I feel.

Every selectboard meeting has been recorded by Channel 17. I’m asking my neighbors to watch a few of them. I’m not telling anyone to vote as I am but imploring everyone to do their homework and satisfy themselves that the town is being run as they see fit, so that the outcome is truly what we all want, and not the result of voter apathy.

Pamela Cowan Williston

Re-elect Ted Kenney to the selectboard Ted Kenney is one of the best selectboard members I have served with. He brings a calm approach, a deep understanding of the issues and a desire to consider all sides. He works well with our town manager and staff to make our town government as efficient and effective as possible.

Ted understands the need to be fiscally responsible while providing the town services residents want. He knows Williston from a historical perspective (he grew up nearby) and has a positive and proactive vision for our future.

As a lawyer, he brings a deep understanding of law and policy, which is a tremendous asset for the selectboard. His sense of humor and collaborative spirit are a welcome relief during difficult or contentious discussions or decisions.

Please join me in voting for Ted on March 5.

Jeff Fehrs Williston selectboard

Supporting Downer for library leadership This letter is to support Diane Downer as a candidate for Library Trustee. I have known Diane for over 30 years from when I taught in the Burlington School District and she was a school counselor in Charlotte Central School. Diane was known as a competent and caring professional. She has lived in Williston for 23 years and is an enthusiastic library supporter.

Diane participates in the mentor program at Williston Central School for students in grades 5-8. She is currently on the Library Board of Trustees and is an excellent candidate to continue the ongoing and long-range planning of the board. I encourage you to vote for Diane Downer for Library Trustee on March 5.

Ann Park Williston

Terri Zittritsch, an active voice for all I realize many people vote for name recognition, but I would encourage you to start looking beyond the legacy players and family names, and to support engaged candidates and advocates, which I feel Terri Zittritsch embodies.

Terri has spent the past two years advocating for us on the selectboard. She questions methods, finances and research, not because she’s bored or thinks it’s fun, but because she wants to ensure that she is doing right by each of us and our tax dollars.

She is a keen intellect, and has always been a helping hand, so when she stepped into the position on the selectboard I was thrilled to know someone of her intelligence, dedication and thorough veracity was there to represent all of Williston.

Terri deserves our votes, for all the hard work she does every day above and beyond the position. Join me in voting for Terri Zittritsch for selectboard.

Ellie Bru Williston

Terri Zittritsch for a fresh look Change can be a positive thing. When a newcomer starts asking questions and wants answers before making an important decision, that’s a good thing. When that person has also done their homework and research, that’s a good thing.

Sometimes status quo and experience can become complacency. Sometimes holding the same seat for a very long time doesn’t mean you will do more or work harder. When I observed selectboard meetings, the difference was very clear to me that Terri is the person I want looking out for my best interest.

Art Seoane Williston

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✓ Control Town Spending. Williston has the second-lowest municipal property tax rate in Chittenden County because town government thinks ahead – and does not engage in unsustainable budgeting. I pledge to continue this policy.

✓ Protect the Environment. We must

keep fuel economy, land conservation, and respectful development in balance.

I believe that meeting our environmental responsibilities is our obligation to our children and our planet – and saves the taxpayers money.

✓ Meet Williston’s Unique Challenges. Williston’s population at

night is a about 9,600 people – but about 20,000 during the day!

Our residential and business populations are still increasing. I will continue to work hard to balance growth with our increasing needs for public safety, highway and quality-of-life services.

… from an Experienced Community Leader

n Williston Selectboard Member 2006 – 2010; 2015- present

n Williston Board of Civil Authority / Justice of the Peace 2004 – 20010; 2012 – Present

n Williston Town Recreation League Girls’ Basketball Coach, 3rd & 4th Grade 2013 – 2014

n Williston Schoolboard Member 2002 – 2005

n Chittenden South Supervisory Union Schoolboard Member 2003 – 2005

n Williston Planning Commissioner 2001 – 2002

Let’s Keep Williston Moving Forward Together.

Questions? Email Ted at tkenney@vermontattys.com or call him at (802) 871-5638.

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Medical center rooftop goes solar A solar array on the roof of the UVM Medical Center building on Holly Court in Williston began generating 198-kilowattpeak hours of electricity in December.

Encore Renewable Energy of Burlington contracted with UVM on design, permitting, financing and construction of the project. The medical center will receive net metering credits at a discount, along with lease revenue from an otherwise unused rooftop, totaling approximately $124,000 of value over the 25year life of the system.

Sunwealth of Somerville, Mass. — one of Encore’s strategic financing partners — financed the project and will own and operate it for the life of the system.

“The UVM Medical Center is pleased to have worked with Encore Renewable Energy and Sunwealth on this very successful project, the third of its kind for our organization,” said Peter C. Bero, senior project manager at UVM Medical Center.

Sunwealth is backed by individual investors, foundations and corporations that are looking to finance solar installations

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The roof of the UVM Medical Center building on Holly Court in Williston is now generating 198-killowattpeak hours of electricity with a solar panel array that came online in December.

in the Northeast. “(We) want to … create clean energy, jobs and revenues for local solar developers, and energy savings for power purchasers — while delivering long-term, fixed-rate returns as the panels generate power,” said Sunweath CEO Jon Abe. “The UVM Medical Center project checks all the boxes: It’s a win for the medical center, the community and our investors.”

Encore Founder and CEO Chad Farrell added: “This is a great example of the type of

projects Encore is most focused on developing, as it took an otherwise unusable piece of property and put it to work in a way that advances the climate economy and reduces the electric bills of an important organization in the community.

We are very pleased to have had the opportunity to work on this system with a forward-thinking leader in the medical industry such as UVM Medical Center, and a leading impact-focused solar investor such as Sunwealth.”

Keeping our forests ‘working’

By Ethan Tapper Living in Vermont, you’ve probably heard the term “the working landscape.” Simply put, the working landscape is open or undeveloped land that is actively managed to produce a variety of goods and public benefits.

It is our dairy farms, local vegetable and meat producers, orchards, vineyards and, yes, ou r forests.

While the term makes most people think of agricultural land, the vast major it y of Ver mont’s work i ng landscape is actually working forest, engaged in long-term forest management for timber, wildlife habitat, maple syrup, forest-based recreation and other benefits. Working forests provide the backdrop for our experience as Vermonters and define our communities culturally, economically and ecologically.

According to the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, Vermont is about 76 percent forested, and about 80 percent of our forested land is privately owned.

That means that most of the forests that we know and love, that we walk, run and bike through, that surround our villages and frame Vermont’s incredible scenic beauty, are owned by a person or family.

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Forest ownership has costs, including the need to pay property taxes each year. By keeping forests working, landowners can make a little money off their land through harvesting firewood, timber or maple syrup. This helps forests pay their own way, lowering the pressure on landowners to subdivide or develop their land — helping keep forested lands forested.

Work i ng forest s produce real economic benefits. A 2013 report by the Nor theast State Foresters Association estimates $1.4 billion in annual economic output generated by the forest products industry in Vermont, supporting about 10,000 jobs. This industr y suppor ts the livelihoods of our neighbors who cut, truck, process and work with wood, all while producing a local, renewable resource. Forests also provide the scenic beauty and rural context that suppor ts an additional $1.9 billion generated annually — and an additional approximately 10,000 jobs — by forest-based recreation in Vermont.

While quantifying the benefits of working forests in economic terms is important, it is also worth noting how they improve the quality of life in our state. In addition to offering lumber to build our homes, firewood to warm them and maple syrup to put on our pancakes, they offer beautiful places to hike, mountain bike, rock climb, paddle and ski. They provide habitat for our wildlife, enriching the lives of wildlife-lovers, bird-watchers, hunters and fisherman, and help keep our air and water clean. Forests define the aesthetic and cultural character of our communities, from those of us that work, live and play in the woods to those who just appreciate being surrounded by trees and the sight of the sun rising or setting over the Green Mountains.

In Chittenden County, some of the biggest threats to the viability of our working forests are forest parcelization — the subdivision of properties into smaller and smaller sizes — and fragmentation — the division of large forest blocks into smaller pieces by development and infrastructure. Parcelization creates forests that are less efficient to manage and often leads to forest fragmentation, which threatens the health of our forests and wildlife see FORESTS page 12

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Reduce party plastics with Silverware Share program than 100 million pieces of plastic utensils are used by Americans every day. They can take up to 1,000 years to decompose, leaking harmful substances into the earth while they are breaking down.”

To borrow this collection, contact Sustainable Williston at sustainablewilliston. org.

Sustainable Williston is a grassroots group of Willistonians who identify opportunities to decrease the town’s consumption of natural resources and create sustainable solutions to environmental challenges.

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Sustainable Williston can help you say no to single-use plastic by loaning you its Silverware Share collection.

The Silverware Share i ncludes hu nd red s of forks, knives, and spoons, as well as dishwasher baskets for easy clean up. Borrowing the silverware reduces plastic, raises awareness and is free.

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in a variety of ways. Smart development can strengthen local economies and add diversity to our communities, however, if not carefully planned and thought out, it can be detrimental to our forested landscape, eroding some of the things that make Chittenden County such a special place to live and work.

So how do we protect ou r working landscape and the benefits that working forests provide?

One big step is recognizing the scope of their importance. Another is understanding that the loss of working forests can have a negative quantitative and qualitative impact on our lives and our communities. A third step is understanding that smart growth can occur while protecting our

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working landscape.

Being active with, or volunteering on, your local planning commission, conservation commission or development review board is an excellent way to get involved in this process, giving you the oppor t u nit y to craf t policies that protect our forests and our ability to keep them working. Pursuing conservation options for your land, such as Vermont’s Use Value Appraisal (or “Current Use”) program, or a conservation easement with a local land trust can also go a long way toward preserving the benefits of working forested lands for the long term.

Ethan Tapper is the Chittenden County Forester. He can be reached at (802)-585-9099,ethan. tapper@vermont.gov or at 111 West Street, Essex Junction.

County forester offers forest management walks Chittenden County Forester Ethan Tapper will lead two public walks in March on conserved town forests in Bolton and Hinesburg.

A Saturday, March 16 walk will take people through an active timber sale in the Preston Pond Conservation Area in Bolton, a project cut by logger Kyle Pratt with a portion of the firewood going to Bolton residents.

The walk will take place from 1– 3 p.m. Meet at the log landing across from 3097 Stage Road in Ethan Tapper West Bolton. The walk involves a sale in the Hinesburg Town Forest. substantial uphill section, potentialThis project is being cut by Hinesly in snow and ice.

On Sunday, March 17, Tapper burg logger Tim Brown and will be will lead a tour of an active timber continuing through next winter. The

walk will take place from 1-3 p.m.

Meet at the end of Economou Road in Huntington.

Both projects are undertaken to increase forest health, concentrate growth on the forest’s highest quality trees and encourage the growth of a more diverse, complex forest with improved habitat. The walks are designed to increase public understanding of active forest management, showcase Vermont’s working landscape and discuss the importance of producing local renewable resources.

The walks are free and will take place, rain, shine, sleet or snow.

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Wrestlers come out on top

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Forsythe, Murphy qualify for New England Championships

By Lauren Read Observer correspondent

Two Champlain Valley Union High School wrestlers qualified for the New England Championships with strong performances at the Vermont high school state championships on Friday and Saturday.

Jared Forsythe earned runner-up honors in the 182-pound weight class, grabbing a spot in the New Englands. Will Murphy finished in third place in the 195-pound category, also earning a New Englands nod.

Other top finishers for the Redhawks included: Jacob Graveline in fifth in the 120-pound category; Riley Brown in sixth in the 126-pound class and Matt Trifaro in sixth in the 152-pound weight class.

Champlain Valley finished in eighth place as a program in the 22-team event.

Forsythe and Murphy will compete in the New England Championships on Friday and Saturday in Providence, R.I.

OBSERVER PHOTO BY AL FREY

CVU’s Jared Forsythe rolls his opponent to his back on route to a pin during the Vermont State High School Wrestling Championships held last weekend in Essex.

BOYS BASKETBALL Champlain Valley 73, Essex 56: Cole Otley scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half as Champlain Valley grabbed a win over Essex on Monday night.

It was the fourth win in a row for the Red-

hawks, who move to 12-7.

Bennett Cheer added 18 points for CVU, while Mason Otley scored nine.

The Redhawks also earned a win over Burlington on Saturday, topping the Seahorses 58-47.

Et ha n Ha r vey ha d a game-high 31 points for CVU, while Otley scored 11 points.

Last week, Champlain Valley rebounded from a previous weekend loss to Mount Mansfield with a

win 61-52 over St. Johnsbury, overcoming a 33-29 first half deficit. Nikos Carroll scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half to lead CVU. Harvey added 11 points, while Cheer and Otley each chipped in with 10 points.

BOYS HOCKEY Rutland 3, Champlain Valley 2: Champlain Valley rebounded from a 3-0 deficit but could not complete the comeback in a loss to Rutland on Saturday.

Jake Schaefer and Charlie Averill each had see SPORTS page 14

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SPORTS

Top-seeded ’Hawks have eye on the prize Girls hoops team starts playoff run with win over Spaulding

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Emily Marvin sets her edge around the gate during her first run at a multi-school alpine skiing competition at Smugglers Notch earlier this month.

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a goal for the Redhawks, who fall to 5-11-2. Logan Cody made 18 saves in the losing effort.

Last week, Averill had the lone goal in a 4-1 loss to rival Essex on Monday night. Cody made 31 saves in net.

Grady Gram had a hat trick for the Hornets, who moved to 12-2-2.

It was the fourth loss in five games for CVU. ALPINE SKIING Four Champlain Valley skiers

— two girls and two boys — found themselves in the top 10 in a giant slalom race last Wednesday at Jay Peak.

Binney Patton (seventh) and Claire Smith (10th) both finished in the top 10 in the girls race.

Max Gorman was the top finisher for CVU, coming in fourth in the boys race. Ethan Lisle finished in sixth place.

Last week was a strong one for the ski team, which raced at Mount Ellen and at Smuggler’s Notch.

At Mount Ellen, Claire Smith finished in fifth place to pace CVU. On the boys side, Sean Gil-

liam was fifth, followed by Seth Boffa in sixth and Turner Barbour in seventh place.

At the Smuggler’s Notch event, Olivia Zubarik earned the firstplace f inish on the girls side, while Claire Goldman (third), Emily Mar vi n (fou r th), Ellie Ramirez-Richer (sixth) and Claire Smith (10th) all placed in the top 10.

On the boys side, Turner Barbour was the top finisher in fourth place. Ethan Lisle followed in fifth place and Jack Merrill was sixth.

Brayden Bartlett rounded out the CVU finishers in eighth place.

The Champlain Valley Union High School girls basketball team entered the season on a mission: return to Patrick Gym. After falling in last season’s Division I state championship game to St. Johnsbury, the Redhawks are determined to return to the top this year.

CVU will do so as the No. 1 seed in the D-I state tournament after finishing the regular season with a 20-0-0 record.

“We are very excited about the playoffs,” said CVU coach Ute Otley. “The team and I feel like this season has flown by.”

Lurking in the draw are the H i l lt o p p e r s . T h e d efe n d i n g champs ear ned a No. 2 seed, finishing the season at 18-2 with their only two losses coming to the Redhawks.

If Champlai n Valley wants to regain the title, it will likely face St. Johnsbury in the final at Patrick Gym. “We are optimistic about our chances to get to Patrick,” Otley

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said. “I think the girls are determined to play their best basketball of the season.”

T he Red hawk s have to get through the first rounds of the postseason before they can think about that title, though.

Champlain Valley beat No. 16 Spaulding 75-12 on Tuesday night to open the playoff run. The Redhawks will take on the winner of No. 8 Mount Anthony vs. No. 9 Essex — which was played on Wednesday night — in the quarterfinals.

CVU downed the Patriots 6216 in their only matchup of the season and topped the Hornets in both their meetings (73-27 and 64-13) in the regular season.

No. 4 Rice and No. 5 Rutland are both possible semifinal opponents. The Raiders and CVU have yet to meet this season.

The Green Knights gave the Redhawks some of their toughest matchups of the regular season, with CVU winning the first game 47-30 and the second 43-29.

“The draw has us playing teams we are very familar with, which I prefer,” Otley said. “It’s going to be fun.”

Champlain Valley will play a quarterfinal game on Saturday at 2 p.m. in Hinesburg.

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Redhawk gymnasts runners-up to Essex Hoar, MillerBottoms, Claffy take individual titles

By Lauren Read Observer correspondent

For the second year in a row, the Vermont high school gymnastics state championships came down to the wire.

Unfortuantely for Champlain Valley, this year they were on the losing end.

Essex, just one year after having their longtime hold of the state title snapped by the Redhawks, took back the crown by beating CVU last week by just over a point, 137.625 to 136.275.

“That was our highest all-around score of the season,” said CVU coach Madison Bourdeau. “It’s fun to have that competition. I am really proud of our year.”

St. Johnsbury finished in third place, followed by Montpelier in fourth and South Burlington in fifth.

South Burlington senior Diana Gregoire captured the all-around

title for the second straight year.

While the Redhawks settled for second as a team, three of the program’s gymnasts walked off with individual titles. Taylor Hoar, appearing in her first state meet, won the vault with an 8.25.

“It felt really good,” Hoar said. “I felt really nice to win that.”

Delaney Miller-Bottoms (9.425) earned first place on the beam, and Logan Claffy got a 9.575 to earn the top spot on the floor exercise.

In addition, Laurynn Bombardier finished in second place on the beam and floor exercise.

While CVU placed its gymnasts near the top in three of the four events, it was its struggles on the bars that set it back. With none of the performers earning above an 8, the team finished with a score of 30.45, nearly three points behind where Essex scored on the same event.

“We hadn’t lost a meet this year,” Hoar said. “I guess next year we will just have to work a little harder.”

Despite the setback on the bars, the Redhawks responded. They earned a 35.575 as a team on the

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Logan Claffy begins her first-place winning floor exercise during the State Gymnastics Championship meet in Essex earlier this month.

beam and 36.95 on the floor exercise, but the last push fell a little short in their quest to repeat.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

CVU Theatre tackles ‘The Laramie Project’

Tischler takes to the stage

‘A moving experience for all of us’ The CV U Theat re Prog ram marks the 20-year anniversary of the murder of Matthew Shepard with the spring production of “The Laramie Project.”

In 1998, Shepard, a 21-year-old student in Laramie, Wyo., was kidnapped, beaten, tied to a fence and left for dead, for being gay.

Following this event, playwright Moisés Kaufman and the members of the Tectonic Theatre Project traveled to Laramie and conducted interviews with the people of the town. Using the words of the residents of Laramie, “The Laramie Project” explores the aftermath of this event, and the depths to which humanity can sink, and the compassionate heights to which it can climb.

This dramatic play deals with mat ure themes and is recommended for audiences ages 13 and up.

“Working on this show has been a special experience for the students,” said Candy Padula, di rector of the co - cu r r icula r theat re prog ram at CV U. “In performing the play, The CVU Theatre Program strives to take a step toward replacing hate with understanding, compassion and acceptance.”

In preparation for handling the sensitive material the play deals with, Padula met with members of

Maya Phelan, left, of Williston, playing Marge Murray, and Hannah Hunt, center, of Shelburne, playing Reggie Fluty, rehearse for ‘The Laramie Project.’

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the CVU Gay Straight Alliance, Pr i ncipal Adam Bu nti ng and brought in a representative from Outright Vermont to speak to the cast of 30 students.

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crew and Jason Marsden from the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Marsden was a friend of Shepard’s who knew many of the characters portrayed in the play.

“It was a unique experience getting his insights into the incident and to the Laramie community,” Padula said. “It was a really powerful conversation and a very moving experience for all of us.”

Ethan Tischler of Williston stars in the comedy “Once Upon a Time,” along with a cast of Vermont actors in this Neat, With a Twist Production set for Sunday, March 3 at the Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington.

Described as a “fairytale cabaret” for audiences of all ages, the production features childhood melodies and new movie hit songs. Shows geared toward kids are at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and the 7 p.m. show is more geared for grownups. Doors open a half hour before each show.

In addition to Tischler, “Once Upon a Time” stars Merrill Cameron and Amber Pollak-Bruce of Burlington, Julia Parise of Colchester, Megan Beaucage and Jayden Choquette of Milton, Noelle Argonza of Essex Junction, Rachel Bruce Drew of Jeffersonville, Hannah Normandeau of Waterbury and Sabrina Sydnor of Winooski. The production is led by Neat, With a Twist founder/artistic director Erin Evarts and musical director

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February 28, 2019 • Williston Observer • Page 17 PRESCHOOL STORY TIME Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Includes a simple craft activity. March 5: cookies with Victoria Francis; March 12: Surprise! All ages.

The Dorothy Alling Memorial Library is located at 21 Library Lane in Williston, and can be reached at 878-4918.

For Youth AFTER SCHOOL TUESDAYS LEGO Club: March 5, 2-3 p.m.

Build your own creations using the library’s LEGO collection.

All ages.

Movie: March 12, 2 p.m. A video game villain must brave the internet to help his friend fix her favorite game. Rated PG, 112 minutes.

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Thursday, March 7, 4-5 p.m.

Teens meet for pizza, discussion and planning special events at the library. Grades 7-12. New members welcome.

STORY TIME IN FRENCH Saturday, March 9, 10:30 a.m.

Stories in French and English with Delphine Quenet. Includes a simple craft activity. Non-French speakers welcome.

PRESCHOOL YOGA WITH DANIELLE Friday, March 15, 10:30 a.m.

Simple yoga poses, stories and songs for children up to age 5 and their caregivers.

PRESCHOOL MUSIC Mondays, 11 a.m. and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. For children up to age 5 with a caregiver.

THURSDAY PLAYTIME T hu r sd ays, 11 a.m.– noon.

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited for informal play following Preschool Music. For children up to age 5.

HOMESCHOOL WRITING WORKSHOP: WHAT A CHARACTER! Wednesday, March 20, 1-3 p.m.

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group of stor ytelling enthusiasts for a monthly reading of pre - chose n sc r ipt s out loud.

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MAH JONGG Wednesday, March 13, 1-3:30 p.m. Learn how to play, revisit t he g a me or ju s t e njoy M a h Jongg. Come alone or bring a friend and play with members of our community. All experience levels are welcome.

TECHNOLOGY NIGHT Wednesday, March 13, 5:306:30 p.m. Ken Bernard of Vermont Tech offers a learning technology program each month. This month will focus on inter net safety. Bring your own device if you would like. Open to all ages.

READ TO A DOG Thursday, March 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Read to a registered Therapy Dog of VT. Preregister. All ages.

Programs for Adults WRITING SERIES Build your stories and find an audience. Attend one or all sessions. Presented by Dr. Steven Shepard, professional author and educator. Preregister.

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Open Forum (bring your questions), Work Review: At the midway point, this is an opportunity to bring any issue, challenge, opportunity, question or discussion point to the workshop for resolution.

Thursday, March 14, 1-2:30 p.m. The Power of Storytelling: An overview of the craft of storytelling, a skill that figures prominently in all forms of writing.

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BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB Tuesday, March 19, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Meet others who love to discuss books. This month we will discuss “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate. Books available at the front desk. Beverages and dessert provided.

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SENIORS

Savvy Senior

By Jim Miller

How to slow down cognitive aging Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any proven strategies to preventing cognitive decline? I have a family history of dementia and worry about my own memory and cognitive abilities as I grow older. What can you tell me?

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have some control over) plays a big factor too.

Here are some healthy lifestyle strategies – recommended by medical experts – that you can employ that can help stave off cognitive loss and maybe even build a stronger brain.

Dear Almost, For most people, starting in their 50s and 60s, the brain’s ability to remember names, multi-task or learn something new starts declining. While our genes (which we can’t control) play a key role in determining our cognitive aging, our general health (which we do

Manage health problems: Studies have shown that cognitive problems are related to health conditions, like diabetes, heart disease and even depression. So, if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes, you need to treat them with lifestyle changes and medication (if necessary) and

get them under control. And if you have a history of depression, you need to talk to your doctor about treatment options.

Exercise: Aerobic exercise increases blood flow to all parts of your body, including your brain, to keep the brain cells well-nourished.

So, choose an aerobic activity you enjoy, like walking, cycling, dancing, swimming, etc., that elevates your heart rate, and do it for at least 30 to 40 minutes three times a week.

Eat healthy: A heart-healthy diet, like the Mediterranean diet, will also help protect the brain.

A Mediterranean diet includes relatively little red meat and emphasizes whole grains, fruits and vegetables, fish and shellfish, and nuts, olive oil and other healthy fats. Also, keep processed foods and sweets to a minimum.

Get some sleep: Quality, restful sleep contributes to brain health too. Typically, adults should get between seven and nine hours of sleep daily. If you have persistent problems sleeping, you need to

OBITUARY Janine M. (Groleau) Burnor WILLISTON

Jan i ne Ma r ie Bu r nor, 78, passed away on Monday February 18, 2019 at Birchwood Terrace in Burlington. She was born on April 4, 1940 in Brookfield, daughter of the late Patrick and Georgianne (Gagnon) Groleau.

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If you need help, make an appointment with a sleep specialist who will probably recommend an overnight diagnostic sleep test.

Challenge your mind: Some research suggests that mind challenging activities can help improve memory and slow age-related mental decline. But, be aware that these activities consist of things you aren’t accustomed to doing. In other words, crossword puzzles aren’t enough to challenge your brain if you’re already a regular puzzle-doer. Instead, you need to pick up a new skill. Learn to dance, play a musical instrument, study a new language or do math problems — something that’s challenging and a little outside your comfort zone.

Brain-training websites like Lumosity.com and BrainHQ.com are good mind exercising tools because

Janine enjoyed watching her soaps, playing at the casinos, playing cards and spending time with her family and enjoying her grandchildren.

Janine is survived by her son Walter Burnor, his wife Charleen, daughter Tina Burnor, her four brothers Larry and wife Elaine, Norman and wife Claire, Joe and wife Jeanne, Bobby and wife Carol, two sisters Lorette Carrier and Lucille LaRouche, her sisterin-law Donna Nolan, five grandchildren Loren Burnor, William Burnor, Adam Burnor, Matthew

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Bryant, Nicole Leuenberger, three great grandchildren, Wesley Leuenberger, Logan Leuenberger, Xander Leuenberger, and many nieces nephews.

Janine was predeceased by her loving husband of 32 years, Walter Burnor, her brother Raymond and two sisters Teressa and Gezelle.

We wish to thank the nurses and doctors at Birchwood Terrace for their passionate care.

Also to Bonnie Barrett for always being there when needed.

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Socializing and interacting with other people is another important way to stimulate the brain. So make a point to reach out and stay connected to friends, family and neighbors. Join a club, take a class or even volunteer — anything that enhances your social life.

Don’t smoke or drink excessively: Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption both affect the brain in a negative way, so kick the habit if you smoke and, if you drink, do so only in moderation.

Reduce stress: Some stress is good for the brain, but too much can be toxic. There’s growing evidence that things like mindf ulness meditation, yoga and tai chi are all good ways to help reduce stress.

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Visiting hours were held Saturday February 23, 2019 from 5– 8 p.m. at A W Rich Funeral Home – Essex Chapel. Reverend Charles Ranges, SSE offered wake service prayers at 5:15.

Burial will be in the spring at the convenience of the family in the family lot in Jeffersonville Village Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Janine’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495. The family also invites you to share your memories by visiting awrf h.com.

Volunteer opportunities BINGO CALLER — Our Lady of Providence is seeking a dynamic volunteer to call bingo games twice a week from 2-3:30 p.m. Fun is the order of the day, and you will be warmly welcomed by an enthusiastic group of bingo players. Contact Kristie Daigneault at 655-2395, Ext. 2017.

A HEARTY MEAL – Burlington Dismas House is searching for volunteer cooks to prepare an evening meal once a month (for example, the first Monday of the month).

Cooks prepare dinner for up to 10 residents plus one staff person and the volunteers themselves. Meals may be brought already prepared, or volunteers may bring groceries and use the Dismas fully stocked kitchen. A wonderful individual, family, or small group opportunity.

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Cooking Corner

Simple ways to be heart smart Sometimes making small changes can have a positive impact on your health — including heart health — like drinking more water, taking the stairs instead of the escalator and adding nutritious ingredients to your snacks and meals.

Incorporating nutritious ingredients is an easy way to step up your mealtime – for example, American Pecans can super-fy nearly any recipe by adding flavor and nutrition.

It’s always a good time to include heart-healthy ingredients on your shopping list. Certified by the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check program, pecans and their unique mix of unsaturated fats, plant sterols, fiber and flavonoids add up to help promote a healthy heart. In fact, according to the Food and Drug Administration, research suggests but does not prove that eating 1 1/2 ounces of most nuts, such as pecans, each day as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may help reduce your risk of heart disease. One serving of pecans (28 grams) contains 18 grams unsaturated fat and only 2 grams saturated fat.

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THURSDAY, FEB. 28 Sustainable Williston monthly meeting Grassroots sustainability group

Experts from the City of Burlington and the State of Vermont teach

Book and bake sale Grace United Methodist Church

discusses ongoing projects, sus-

hosts its annual book and bake sale.

tainability issues and future steps.

130 Maple St., Essex Jct. 9 a.m. to

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library,

noon, March 1-2. 879-7943.

invasive species.

Maple Jam performs a cappella

‘The Tell-Tale Farce’ Essex Community Players present the fast-paced comedy “The

FRIDAY, MARCH 1

how to identify and manage this

SUNDAY, MARCH 3

21 Library Lane. 7:15-8:45 p.m. dorschner.cheryl@gmail.com.

Exposition, 105 Pearl Street, Essex.

Vermont a cappella vocal jazz group Maple Jam returns for a

Tell-Tale Farce.” Performances

Westford Music Series perfor-

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.

mance. White Church, Route 128,

Floral arrangements, art gal-

and Sundays at 2 p.m. March 1-16

Westford Village. 4 p.m. 879-4028.

lery, family crafts, seminars and

in Memorial Hall at Essex Center

workshops with over 90 exhibitors.

(at the intersection of Routes 15 and

Champlain Valley Exposition,

12. essexplayers.com.

Vermont Flower Show

Forester presentation

105 Pearl Street. Runs March 1-3. greenworksvermont.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 7 Franklin-Grand Isle Forester

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

Nancy Patch presents: “Creating

Emerald Ash Borer presentation

and Maintaining Resilient Forests

Vermont Attorney General TJ

Branch Out Burlington pres-

in Vermont, Adapting Forests to

Donovan speaks on prison reform

ents a seminar about Emerald

Climate Change” at the Deborah

in the state. Faith United Method-

Ash Borer at the Vermont Flower

Rawson Memorial Library, 8 River

ist Church, 899 Dorset St. South

Show. 1:30 p.m. Champlain Valley

Road, Jericho. 7 p.m.

Lecture: Prison reform

TO SUBMIT AN EVENT: email editor@willistonobserver.com

Brick Church Music Series Friday, March 8th | 2019

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Remove from microwave, stir and divide between two bowls. Pour 1/4 cup pecan milk over each bowl.

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Visual Guest Artist: Jackie Mangione’s watercolor paintings All Proceeds Benefit: American Parkinson Disease Association - Vermont Chapter. www.parkinsonsvt.org

Presenting Sponsor:

Doors open/Art Show at 6:30pm Music at 7:00pm Ticket Price: $13 in advance / $15 at door ($11 / $13 for seniors and children) Ticket Purchase: Williston Town Hall; at brick church door on the day of show, or online at www.town.williston.vt.us/BrickChurchMusic Location: All shows occur at the Old Brick Church in Williston Village

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CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICE

Submit classifieds to: Marianne@WillistonObserver.com Free classifieds must be 25 words or less • Deadline is Friday

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TOWN OF WILLISTON Notice of Adoption Williston Unified Development Bylaw Amendments On February 19, 2019, the Williston Selectboard adopted amendments to the Town’s Unified Development Bylaw. Adoption followed a public hearing that was held to receive comment on the amendments that took place on February 5, 2019.

The approved changes to the Town’s Unified Development Bylaw are summarized as follows: • 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, and technical services, including offices

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of lawyers and accountants, are already allowed.

The amendments to this bylaw will take effect on March 12, 2019 unless a petition signed by at least five percent of the voters of Williston is filed with the Town Clerk by March 11, 2019 asking for a vote to disapprove the adoption. If a petition is received, the Selectboard will warn a special meeting and the voters may vote on that question pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4442.

Copies of the text of the complete bylaw amendments are available at the Town Manager’s Office in the Williston Town Hall, 7900 Williston Road, Williston, VT. Copies are also available on the Town’s website at http://town.williston.vt.us. (Public Records - Legal Notices).

Any questions about these bylaw amendments should be directed to the Planning Office (802-878-6704).

Dated at Williston, Vermont this 21st day of February 2019.

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF WILLISTON Notice of Bond Vote The legal voters of the Town of Williston, Vermont are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Vermont Army National Guard Armory at 7846 Williston Road in the Town of Williston on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, at which time the polls will close, to vote by Australian Ballot upon the following

Article of business.

ARTICLE 7: Shall the voters authorize the Selectboard to purchase two fire trucks and related equipment for an amount not to exceed $1,400,000 and to borrow money for the amount needed by issuance of notes or bonds for a term not to exceed 20 years?

The legal voters of the Town of Williston, Vermont are further notified that an informational meeting will be held at the Williston Central School auditorium on Monday, March 4, 2019 at 7:00 PM following the annual town meeting for the purpose of explaining the proposed purchase and the financing thereof.

Adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the Selectboard of the Town of Williston duly called, noticed and held on January 22, 2019.

Williston Selectboard: Terry Macaig, Chair, Jeff Fehrs, Vice Chair, Ted Kenney, Joy Limoge and Theresa Zittritsch.

Received for recording and recorded prior to posting this 22nd day of January, 2019.

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TEMPORARY SUMMER COMMUNITY BANKERS – generally May through August with the opportunity to work during school vacations.

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ACADEMIC HONORS The following students were recognized by their college or university for the fall 2018 semester.

Students are listed alphabetically by last name.

Lindsey Albertelli of Williston was named to the dean’s list at Ithaca College.

Yousef Alqayidi of Williston graduated from Vermont Tech.

Chiara Antonioli of Williston was named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire.

Nina Bitca of Williston was named to the dean’s list at Champlain College.

Morgan Blaine of Williston was named to the president’s list at the Community College of Vermont.

Josh Bliss was named to the dean’s list at the University of Connecticut.

Alexa Bourbonnais of Williston was named to the president’s list at the Community College of Vermont.

Evan Bourgeois was named to the dean’s list at the University of Maine.

Erica Bouton of St. George was named to the dean’s list in the

school of Health Sciences and Human Performance at Ithaca College.

Justin Boutin of Williston was named to the dean’s list at Champlain College.

Lydia Bernier-Boutot of Williston achieved dean’s list honors at Vermont Tech.

John Colt of Williston was named to the dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Austin Comes of Williston was named to the dean’s list at Champlain College.

Isabella Curtis of Williston was named to the dean’s list at the Community College of Vermont.

Conor Delphia of Williston graduated from Vermont Tech.

Laura Durkee of Williston was named to the dean’s list at the University of Delaware.

Willow East of Williston was named to the dean’s list at the Community College of Vermont.

Michael Edward Chirgwin of Williston was named a presidential scholar at Clarkson University.

Brendan Gannon of Williston was named to the dean’s list at Siena College.

Megan Gannon of Williston

was accepted to St. Lawrence University’s spring study abroad program in London.

Jesse Germain of Williston was named to the student honors list at the Community College of Vermont.

Ilia Gordon of Williston was named to the student honors list at the Community College of Vermont.

Theodore Hadley of Williston was named to the dean’s list at Tufts University.

Thomas Hark of Williston was named to dean’s list at Southern New Hampshire University.

Anna Hauman of Williston was named to the president’s list at Plymouth State University.

Alison Kahn of Williston was named to the dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Josh Klein of Williston was named to the dean’s list at Bates College.

Morgan Lamendola of Williston was named to the dean’s list at Clarkson University.

Sarah Lancaster of Williston was named to the dean’s list at Champlain College.

Benjamin Longenbach of Williston was named to the dean’s list

at Clarkson University.

Kyle McDonald of Williston achieved dean’s high honors at Nichols College.

Emma McSalis of Williston achieved dean’s list honors at Vermont Tech.

Brooke Merchant of Williston was named to the dean’s list at Bryant University.

Jackson Mills of Williston was named to the dean’s list at the Community College of Vermont.

Nicholas Mogielnicki of Williston was named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire.

Christopher O’Neil of Williston was named to the student honors list at the Community College of Vermont.

Julia Parent of Williston was named to the dean’s list at New England College.

Shireen Pestonjee-McNabb of Williston was named to the dean’s list at Springfield College.

Deagan Poland of Williston was named to the president’s list at Castleton University.

Hattie Roberts of Williston was named to the dean’s list and the Explore Center List of Distin-

guished Students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Kody Sanders of Williston achieved dean’s list honors at Vermont Tech.

Christophe Simon of Williston achieved dean’s list honors at Vermont Tech.

Josephine Sinopoli was named to the dean’s list at Keene State College.

Kayla Smith of Williston was named to the student honors list at the Community College of Vermont.

Alison M. Spasyk of Williston was accepted to St. Lawrence University’s spring study abroad program at the University of Otago in New Zealand.

Anna Steeley of Williston was named to the dean’s list at Champlain College.

Rodica Tiron of Williston achieved dean’s list honors at Vermont Tech.

Michael Wilkinson of Williston was named to the dean’s list at Champlain College.

Kyle Wolfe of Williston was named to the student honors list at the Community College of Vermont.

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