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Independence Day 5K to honor Deb Beckett BY SUSAN COTE Observer staff
With just a few weeks to put it together, organizers learned Williston’s annual 5K race could take place this year on its traditional timing, Fourth of July weekend. Cancelled in 2020 along with the rest of the town’s usual festivities, the race this year resumes with a new purpose — remembering Deb Beckett, Williston’s longtime town clerk and treasurer, who Deb Beckett passed away last year. In addition to her 30year career with the town, Beckett was an Army National Guard veteran who served two tours in the Middle East. She is remembered for her extensive participation and leadership in many community organizations, as well as her enthusiasm for the town’s Fourth of July celebrations. Starting in 2018, Beckett recruited members of the Williston-Richmond Rotary Club to serve as volunteers for the annual 5K race, according to Todd Goodwin, Williston’s Director of Recreation & Parks. It was her vision that the club take on leadership of the race, as is happening for the first time this year. One of many highly anticipated Independence Day festivities in Williston, the 5K race has been a fixture for decades. After a few years without race timing, it is being see BECKETT page 2
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Helen Weston of the Isham Family Farm sits on the stage where the First: Earth Summer Series kicks off Friday. Weston created First: Earth as a nonprofit dedicated to environmentalism, the performing arts and community building. OBSERVER COURTESY PHOTO
Weston combines environmentalism, performing arts and community connections into ‘First: Earth’ organization BY JASON STARR Observer staff It was an idea that bounced around Helen Weston’s mind during her time as a public school teacher — how to combine her passions for environmental protection and the performing arts into an entity that creates community and benefits the common good. When she retired from teaching music and performing arts in the Vergennes public school system, she set out to refine her thoughts into a real-world project. On a solo hike through the Long Trail from Massachusetts to Canada after her 2019 retirement, Weston conceived of the nonprofit, First: Earth. This summer, the organization comes to life at the Isham Family Farm on Oak Hill Road, where she lives
and works alongside farmer Mike Isham. The organization’s name reminds people to prioritize the health of the planet in all activities. First: Earth has three prongs — a performing arts series at the farm’s events barn, an education series in a new outdoor classroom on the property and a community forum space where other organizations can hold events. Its board of directors was recently seated. The performing arts series kicks off Friday with the Lyric Theatre’s presentation of “A Year With Frog and Toad.” A wetland ecologist will host a discussion about vernal pools before the show, which is sold out. Other shows this summer include an opera, a Shakespeare performance and a ballet. “I’m over the moon thrilled about it,” Weston said of the performing arts lineup. “I reached for the stars with this first see ISHAM page 3
July Fourth celebration returns OBSERVER STAFF REPORT Williston’s Independence Day celebration is returning after 2020’s cancellation with festivities planned for July 2-3. The celebration kicks off Friday, July 2 with The Friends of the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library book sale from 4-7 p.m. The slightly scaled back event will take place outside in front of the library and is weather dependent. Book donations will not be taken this year, and visitors are asked to bring their own book bags. Payments are accepted in cash or check donations. As the book sale wraps up, the Ice Cream Social — sponsored by the Williston Federated Church — and the Town Band concert will begin at 7 p.m. on the Village Green. On Saturday, July 3, the Fourth of July parade will see CELEBRATION page 3
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PROPERTY TRANSFERS MAY 2021
Bread Home LLC bought a commercial condominium on Shunpike Road from Ruth Stewart for $190,000. Roam Enterprises LLC bought an acre of commercial property on James Brown Drive from Cairns Brothers Realty Partnership LLP for $550,000. Aaron Phelan bought a condo-
minium on Madison Drive from Paul Budnitz for $379,000. David Saward bought a home on Creek’s Edge Drive from Snyder Creek’s Edge LLC for $506,100. Eric Kelley bought a condominium on Chelsea Place from Richard Kemmer for $349,500. Jay Tandan bought a home on 10 acres on St. George Road from Sarah Tandan for $425,000.
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reintroduced this year. Given the short notice, organizers were happy to get the loan of timing equipment from CVU High School. Rotary Race Committee member Marty LeWinter credits fellow committee members Armand Fournier and Dave Ericson, along
with essential support from the Town Recreation and Parks Department and the commitment of a large number of volunteers, with making the 2021 return of this Williston tradition possible. The Deb Beckett Memorial Run takes place on July 3 at 5 p.m. Pre-registration closes on June 20. To register, visit www.willistonrec.org.
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begin at 10 a.m., following the traditional route on Williston Road from the Johnson Farm west to Old Stage Road. Any individual, organization or business wanting to be in the parade can register on the Williston Recreation and Parks Department website at www.willistonrec.org. The Deb Beckett Memorial 5K Race, sponsored and organized by the Williston-Richmond Rotary Club, is scheduled for 5 p.m. July 3 starting at Williston Community Park. Preregister at www.willistonrec.org or at the park starting at 4 p.m. on race day. A fireworks display will launch at 9:30 p.m. on July 3. The display will be moved to Williston Community Park this year. Seating will be available in the fields behind Williston Central School, the park entrance and surrounding area. According to Town Manager Erik Wells, the park’s rec path will be closed off in front of the disc golf area and the entrance to Allen Brook Trail for spectator safety from 9:15-10:15 p.m. Also, there will be a yellow caution ribbon across the south soccer field marking the safety zone for the fireworks display. A Vermont Public Radio report last week noted that several Vermont towns have cancelled their Independence Day celebrations this year due to concerns about pandemic safety, including Richmond and Montpelier, while others, like Williston are holding modified celebrations.
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(season) and I feel like I landed on the stars.” Weston has built an outdoor classroom on the farm and is starting two pilot environmental classes this summer. The classes are designed to establish the educational
portion of the nonprofit and provide a basis for Weston to apply for grant funding to expand educational offerings in future years. She hopes to recruit college students interested in environmental education to teach summer classes as a way to help them launch their careers. The community building aspect of First: Earth will be centered on the farm’s barn, where environ-
mental organizations can host forums and events that build momentum around environmental causes. “The more we connect as a community, the more we realize that we all have a lot of the same likes and passions. At the end of the day, it’s all about how we care about each other,” said Weston. “And by doing that, we want to protect each other and protect the Earth for the next
generations, and not just human generations, but everything else out there that all ties together.” Revenue that First: Earth generates, for example, from show ticket sales, will be donated to a different Vermont environmental organization each year, Weston said. Audubon Vermont will receive this first year’s revenue.
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Let the celebrations begin! ABOVE: Scouts from Williston Troop 692 plant flags at four Williston cemeteries in observance of Memorial Day on May 26. RIGHT: Last Sunday, two of the troop’s scouts — Matt Yandow, left, and Jared Kartschoke — celebrated their achievement of attaining Eagle scout with an Eagle court of honor at Williston Central School. Family, friends, former and current scouts and three former scoutmasters attended. Their scouting achievements were highlighted at the event and letters of congratulations from Gov. Phil Scott, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Patrick Leahy were read. Also, Williston House Rep. Erin Brady presented the Eagle scouts with copies of the House resolution where their names, along with all Vermont Eagles scouts from the year, were read at the Statehouse. OBSERVER COURTESY PHOTOS
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Pride parade set for Saturday at CVU Champlain Valley Union High School’s Gender Sexuality Alliance and Hinesburg Community School’s Gay Student Alliance Club is hosting an inaugural Champlain Valley School District Pride Parade on Saturday. The event is open to all and begins at 10:30 a.m. at CVU. A parade to Hinesburg Community School begins at 11 a.m., followed by a celebration and parade back to CVU. The event is scheduled to end at 1 p.m.
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The volunteers of Williston in Bloom have renewed their beautification campaign with flower plantings around Williston’s historic village district. Last week, members Sue Stanne, Pat Johnson and Mollie Burke planted flowers around Town Hall, at the Village Green and around the bandstand. With last year’s hiatus because of the pandemic, it’s been nearly two years since the group has planted flowers around the village. OBSERVER COURTESY PHOTOS
Mackenzie Rivard, left, presents Hillary Casillas of the American Cancer Society with a $700 check in May in Burlington. Rivard, an eighthgrader at Williston Central School, raised the funds for her eighth-grade challenge project focusing on cancer treatment modalities. OBSERVER COURTESY PHOTO
The North Williston Cattle Company will be hosting an open house with free creemees Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Visitors can pet a calf, meet cows and farmers and learn about the farm. Located at 221 Fay Lane, the farm produces about 2,000 gallons of milk every day. Send your story ideas and photos to editor@willistonobserver.com
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Climate action must uplift Vermont’s workers BY DANIELLE BOMBARDIER The struggle of Vermont’s workers is deeply interrelated with our state’s climate goals. As a labor advocate, working electrician and member of the Just Transitions subcommittee of the Vermont Climate Council, I’ve spent this past year trying to help people understand why. The climate crisis means that Vermont, and the rest of the world, can no longer afford to center our economy around the extraction of fossil fuels. They cause too much harm to our people and planet. There is incredible potential for job creation as we make the shift from an extractive to a regenerative economy, based around sustainable energy creation and jobs that support people and communities. For instance, we are seeing growth in solar and wind installation, electric vehicle infrastructure, energy storage and management, automation, weatherization, broadband expansion, HVAC and air quality, environmental clean up and farming. But what does all this mean for workers who have relied on long-term, secure employment in oil, gas and petroleum jobs, and who worry about losing their jobs? “Just Transitions” is a framework of social policies ensuring that, during the shift to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, programs and strategies developed benefit and support Vermonters equitably. As Vermont takes steps
to adopt a clean energy economy, we need to ensure that people aren’t losing their jobs in fossil fuels, but rather transitioning into different jobs — ideally union jobs — where they are paid fairly, receive health and retirement benefits, and are provided support through their transition. There are policies Vermont could adopt to ensure a just transition. For one, the state should pass card check legislation streamlining the process for employees to unionize their workplace. The State should also stipulate that any contractors performing work on green energy projects over 500kw are compensating their workers with the Vermont State Prevailing Wage, and providing them with full benefits. Where no State Prevailing Wage exists for the type of work performed, such as weatherization, a fringe benefit requirement should be attached to the State’s minimum wage that is equal to the fringe benefit required by the State Prevailing Wage. Vermont also needs to do more to train and retain skilled workers, of which we have a shortage. Increasing wages is a start. If jobs promise higher pay and better benefit structures, Vermonters will be more likely to stay here after graduating from high school and college, instead of heading out of state to seek better employment opportunities. Workers will also be able to afford homes closer to where they are employed, which
means shorter commutes, a better quality of life, and less pollution. It’s normal for workers and industry to undergo transitions. Factories close and industries change over time. A just transition would ensure that during the shift to a clean energy economy, those who are working now and those who want to work receive support. This includes training to learn new jobs, a life-sustaining wage once working, relocation assistance if necessary, and providing an opportunity for a secure retirement. The Vermont AFL-CIO, along with the RENEW New England Alliance, advocates for a “jobs guarantee” at the core of their framework . The idea is that everyone who wants a good job, can have one. No worker should be left behind. The Vermont Climate Council has been tasked with reaching certain goals for reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. As part of that work, we want to see policies and programs develop that benefit Vermont’s people, especially those who have been marginalized the most. Working people really need a boost. For electricians and other tradespeople, our wages are lower than in neighboring states. Many of us are struggling to make ends meet. But I am optimistic. I believe that Vermont has the tools to make a just transition a reality. More than see BOMBARDIER page 7
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A cure for cluster flies
Genius gratitude
Fighting extinction
Cluster flies are smaller than house flies and do not carry disease, but they are such a nuisance. To get rid of them, mix equal parts of regular sugar and fresh black pepper on a plate. Add a little water to make a paste. Put plates of the paste where flies cluster. I did this, and after one week, I have not seen another fly. It is so wonderful not to have to vacuum all the time. It has been over a month, free of flies. A friend tried this trick too and has had the same successful results. Flies hate black pepper. JoAnn Simendinger Williston
We would like to thank everyone for helping us with our Genius Hour project and raising money so we can keep our sea plastic-free and to keep our turtles safe and healthy. You helped us raise $137 for donating to “Save The Turtles!” We would like to give the biggest thanks to Beni Twitchell. Beni, my grandma (Sophia’s) has been the biggest help by making 45 bags of cookies with two cookies in each bag. This Genius Hour project has been an amazing success and our community connection has been really successful because of some people from Southridge, Isham Circle and other people at jobs and other places. We are really proud to donate $137 and if we went to your house you should be proud because you have made our earth healthier. You have been an enormous help and thank you for what you did. We would also like to say thanks to Gina Twitchell and Emily Roy because they helped make us successful in this project and they are the ones who let us walk around and gave us tips on where to go. We would like to thank all of you. Amelia Roy and Sophia Zada-Silva Sixth grade Williston Central School
There are 500 species of endangered animals. Now, imagine those species all go extinct in around 30 years. Your kids may not even know what a bald eagle is; they might never be able to see a giant panda. They won’t be able to see the iconic animals that live before us. Imagine that. The facts are there, but we choose to ignore them. Did you know that one of the main reasons why species are becoming endangered is habitat loss? Habitat loss is mainly humans’ fault. We build and dig without thinking about the consequences. We have tried multiple times to save endangered animals, for
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that, we have an obligation to our workers and our planet to bolster a green energy economy that gets us away from fossil fuels for good. We can do that by creating jobs that pay people enough money to thrive. Only then can we uplift
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instance, with the Endangered Species Act. I think this is a very important law, but there are still endangered species out there. Please consider the following: Donate to a wildlife foundation like the National Wildlife Federation and the World Wildlife Fund. When you are hiking, make sure to stay on the trail. Be careful where you want something built. Be considerate of animal habitats. And don’t hunt animals that are protected or on the endangered species list. If we consider these things and try our best to help animals all over the world, then hopefully we won’t have a mass extinction. Tegan Scruggs Sixth grade Williston Central School
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Williston headed in the wrong direction
fox family has created chaos under their shed. Other neighbors have spotted foxes, bobcats and coyotes in their yards. Coincidently — or not — these sightings started soon after construction of the U-Haul center began. These animals would have been more protected within the safety of their woods, but their homes have been destroyed and replaced with a U-Haul center they can’t even use. Crazy! I also present to you the apartments at Finney Crossing, where the color palettes and architectural style are reminiscent of the buildings I see in my Cold War textbook. The destruction of farmhouses and wetland habitats replaced by an architecturally unappealing townscape makes my blood boil. I am embarrassed to tell people I live in Williston, and if you are too, I urge you to pay close attention to how development decisions impact quality of life for all living things. Lauren Bostwick Williston
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able to build with his management team and colleagues. Michael Joseph Benevento (“Mike”) He was passionate about local, state, — beloved husband, father, son, brother and and national politics. For two years, he wrote I’ve lived in Williston for nearly all of uncle — passed away suddenly from a heart Right to the Point, a bi-weekly column in my 17 years. My family has lived here since attack on June 5, 2021 in Baltimore, Marythe Williston Observer and would frequently 1965. Throughout the years, I’ve seen the town land, surrounded by loved ones. write Letters to the Editor to inspire discuschange dramatically, and not for the better — esMike was born on October 31, 1962 sion and create engagepecially quality of life, both human and animal. in Burlington Vermont to ment. Mike ran for the One issue is the military airplanes that Vincent Benevento and Vermont House of Reprefly overhead. My grandparents live in a valley Sara (Monaco) Benevensentatives in 2010 and was off Route 2A, where the terrifying roars echo, to. In high school, he was frequently found helping deafening their elderly ears and everyone else’s. actively involved in the Air others in their campaigns. This past year, I struggled with online Force Junior ROTC ProHe was tremendously classes because the planes were so loud I gram, and as a Boy Scout involved in the communihe received the honor of couldn’t be heard when contributing to class ty, serving as a Babe Ruth Eagle Scout. He graduated discussions. baseball league coach and from Essex High School Furthermore, I don’t understand why we coordinator, Williston Litand then joined the Army must continue building developments here. tle League Board member, National Guard. He was The construction of the new U-Haul center umpire coordinator, and then accepted at both the off Williston Road has destroyed vital wildumpire for both softball United States Military life habitat. and baseball. Even after Academy West Point and One of my neighbors has a fox den in his youngest son had aged the United States Air Force their backyard. As exciting as this is, the sly Michael Joseph Benevento out of the leagues years beAcademy, and chose to join fore, he continued to supthe USAFA. Following the academy, he was ultimately the top graduate port the local Williston baseball and softball of his navigator program. He later earned his communities. Ever the utility player, Mike OPENING JULY 2021! master’s degree in International Relations was frequently “put in cold” as a coach, umpire, scorekeeper, or announcer. He could CALL TO from Troy State University. 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LIBRARY The Dorothy Alling Memorial Library is now open for in-person service, no appointment necessary. Patrons may visit Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 15 and under may visit with an adult. Patrons and staff must wear a properly fitting mask and socially distance inside the library. Please mask or socially distance when attending outdoor programs at the library. To place holds, apply for a card, get updates on programming and access all of the library’s digital offerings, visit www.damlvt.org. Public wifi is available 24/7 from the patio.
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StoryWalk on the Green: “Frog and Toad Are Friends” by Arnold Lobel. Through June 30. Read along with Frog and Toad on the Town Green and get ready for Lyric Theatre’s summer reading kick-off production of “A Year with Frog and Toad” on June 19. StoryWalk in the Park: “What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?” by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page. Through June 30. Enjoy a stroll and story at the Williston Community Park. “What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?” celebrates the amazing things animals can do with their tails … and eyes, ears, mouths, noses and feet. Located east of the soccer fields. Meditation for Kids Wednesday, June 16, 1:15-1:45 p.m. via Zoom. Ages 8-14. Email programs@damlvt.org to register. Preschool Music on the Green Thursdays, June 17 and 24, 10:3011 a.m. Dance and sing along with musician Linda Bassick. Register at www.damlvt.org. Preschool Story Time on the Green Tuesday, June 22, 10:30-11 a.m. Join Miss Jess for stories, songs and rhymes. Register at www. damlvt.org.
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MULTI-AGE PROGRAMS
Summer Reading Challenge registration All ages are invited to register for the Summer Reading Challenge at www.damlvt.beanstack.org. Open to Williston and St. George residents. Challenge runs June 19-Aug. 14. Summer Reading Kick-off: “A Year with Frog and Toad” Saturday, June 19, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. (Rain date: June 20.) Enjoy the Lyric Theatre’s production of “A Year with Frog and Toad” on the Town Green. Tickets are required and available for free from www.lyrictheatrevt.org.
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From June 22-Aug. 26, Dottie will be on the road with materials for all ages. Come visit at any stop.
Zoom. Please email programs@ damlvt.org or call 878-4918 to sign up for a program. Guided Meditation Fridays in June, 12:30-1 p.m. Maryellen Crangle leads a short meditation online. Forest Bathing Guided Walk Tuesday, June 15, 12-1 p.m. (Rain date: Thursday, June 17). Join Duncan Murdoch, certified
nature and forest therapy guide, for a walk on the Town Green to introduce the principles and practice of forest bathing. Space limited. Register at www.damlvt.org. Brown Bag Book Discussion Tuesday, June 22, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Discuss Mary Beth Keane’s “Ask Again, Yes.” Print copies available to borrow from the library.
Current Events Wednesday, June 23, 10-11:30 a.m. Connect with others for informal conversation about newsworthy topics. New Perspectives Book Discussion Tuesdays, July 6 and 20, 12-1 p.m. “The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have” by Mark Nepo. eBook available in Hoopla. Contact library for print copy.
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OBITUARIES Shirley M. Rounds Shirley M. Rounds, 93, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on April 30, 2021. Shirley was born on August 29, 1927 in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of Marion (Flachsland) and John Moynihan. In 1947 she married the love of her life, Robert L. Rounds in Syracuse NY. Their 60 years of marriage were a true testament of love and their greatest joy and accomplishments were creating a loving family that now spans generaShirley Rounds tions. She may have been petite in size, but her legacy is unequaled. Mom to four children, Karen Rounds, John Rounds, Kathleen McKennan, and Cindy Sander, Nana to 9 grandchildren and great-grandmother to 8, the 9th due on her birthday this August! Shirley knew no strangers and had a marvelous ability to leave a lasting impression on anyone she met. Her circle of friends extended near and far. She turned regular
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Dear Willa, The process of weeding through a house full of stuff and parting with old possessions is difficult and overwhelming for most people. A good place to start is to see if your kids, grandkids or other family members would like any of your unused possessions. Whatever they don’t want, here are a few tips and services that may help you downsize.
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OBITUARIES Richard Donald Bell
Richard Donald Bell died May 15, 2021 at Central VT Medical Center. He was born October 7, 1933 in Woodland/Baileyville, ME to Cordelia Leavitt Bell and Simeon Bell. He was the youngest of four siblings Kenneth, Dorothy and Helen Bell. The family moved to Orono, ME when his older brother began college at the University of Maine in 1940. They attended Orono Methodist Church and in first grade Sunday School class he first met Nancy Douglass whom he married in 1957. He graduated from high school in 1952 and went to Gorham State
Teachers College to study Industrial Arts. In 1955, he applied for the draft and served two years as an Army diesel mechanic stationed in Alaska. He graduated from college in 1959. He taught for 29 years, first in Essex Jct., VT and then at Champlain Valley Union H.S in Hinesburg, VT, teaching woodworking, electricity, metal working, drafting and driver’s education. He obtained a master’s in education degree from SUNY Oswego. He loved teaching “reluctant learners” and to this day there are many who testify that he got them onto professional paths in industry and the trades. In 1979 he was named VT Industrial Arts Teacher of the Year.
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He retired in 1990. was the perfect “do it yourselfer” He and Nancy had 4 children, and a wonderful husband, father Douglass of St. Albans, VT; Ste- and grandfather. ven (Kristen), of He was an exPleasant View, UT; cellent craftsman and Scott (Carol Paiva) builder. In 1976, he of Ashburn, VA; and built a home in WilAmy (Vera Winter) liston for Nancy’s of Montpelier, VT. parents. In 1992, he They also welcomed and Nancy bought three children (Barland in Hinesburg bara Wallace, Eth on which he superNoun and AnnaJane vised the construction Gebicker) into their of a log home, cut home to help them wood, built a barn/ get through adosugarhouse and made lescent-hood. The much of the equipfamily has grown Richard Donald Bell ment to produce as to include seven much as 80 gallons grandchildren and of maple syrup per one great-grandchild. year. He was a 40-year member of He invested a great deal of en- the VT Sugar Makers Association ergy encouraging all his children and an active sugar maker into his and supporting their individual early 80’s. He was a 29-year surviactivities in scouting, crafts, wood- vor of cancer. working, building and sports. He He was active in the commuincluded them in the renovating of nity as a selectman in Williston; a an old farmhouse in Williston. He volunteer with Habitat for Human-
ity, Meals on Wheels and Bethany Bowl Soup Kitchen and was involved in many committees and the works of Williston Federated Church, Hinesburg United Church and Bethany Church Montpelier, where he worshipped over the years. Shortly after his and Nancy’s 60th wedding anniversary they moved from Hinesburg, VT to Westview Meadows, an elder independent living facility in Montpelier, VT. To continue his crafting, he built himself a loom out of PVC pipe and taught himself to weave, making many beautiful placemats, scarves and napkins that he gifted to family and friends. A graveside service and burial will take place in the family plot at Riverside Cemetery in Orono, ME at 10 a.m. on June 29th. Memorial gifts can be made to Bethany Church UCC at 115 Main St., Montpelier, VT 05602 or Hinesburg United Church, PO Box 39, Hinesburg, VT 05461.
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Joseph Jerome, 47, Williston VT, passed away May 15, 2021 in Richmond VT, doing what he loved. Joe was born in Dunedin, Florida, to his mother Adella Jerome and father Richard Jerome. Joe grew up in Schenectady, New York, until settling here in Vermont with his family growing. He is survived by his three daughters Kayla, Jenna, and Josie Jerome, his partner Jessica Adam, her daughter Samantha Gagnon, his father Richard Jerome, his sister Amber Jerome. Joseph is also survived by the mother of his children Amy Coolidge and his friend Jason Coolidge. Joseph was a friendly man who enjoyed adventures and good times with family and friends. Joe had also created a bigger family within the Iron Rockets Nation doing what he loved with his brothers. He will be greatly missed. A funeral service was held at the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd. in Burlington, VT on May 30, 2021, following a personal send off at his oldest daughters house in Colchester, VT. Please visit www.readyfuneral.com to place condolences.
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considered family. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Bob, granddaughter Sarah Sander and son-in-law, Michael Sander, each of whom she adored. The family is forever grateful to the staff at Bayada Home Health Care and Armistead Home Care for making Shirley laugh, keeping her company, and for their kind and compassionate care.
A private family celebration of life will be held in the summer of 2022 at Oneida Lake where Shirley and Bob built a camp and spent the summers with their family. Her spirit lives on in the bluest of blues, a warm bite of pie, and in the hearts of all those who loved her and who felt her love in return. For those who wish, donations in her honor can be made to The Williston Community Food Shelf, 400 Cornerstone Dr., #130, Williston, VT 05495.
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Redhawks have a field day
CVU’s quartet of Gus Serinese, Aidan Miller, Hayden Berard, and Greg Seraus won the 4x100 meter relay at the Vermont D1 Track and Field Championships on Saturday at BHS. OBSERVER PHOTOS BY AL FREY
CVU’s Drew Buley just clears the bar in the high jump.
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Redhawk Matt Servin wins the 800 meter run.
CVU’s Emma Crum wins the 1500 meter run.
Redhawk Leah Lambrecht wins the 300 meter hurdles.
The CVU High School track and field team competed in the Divison I state championship meet on Saturday in Burlington, earning a spot in the top five for both the boys and girls groups. On the girls side, four first-place finishes helped CVU to a fourth-place finish overall. Harper Danforth was the top finisher for the team in the field events, coming in the top spot in the javelin. Jasmine Nails was first in the 400-meter race, Leah Lambrecht was first in the 300-meter hurdles and Emma Crum was first in the 3,000-meter race. On the boys side, the Redhawks came in third overall behind a some top finishes in the running events. Matthew Servin came in first place in the 800-meter race, while Gus Serinese, Aidan Miller, Hayden Berard and Gregory Seraus teamed up for a win in the 4x100-meter relay. — Lauren Read
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CVU’s Jasmine Nails won the 400 meter dash.
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