Shelburne News - 4-27-23

EMT injured

It takes a village

Welcome Corps embraces new Americans

Shelburne, Charlotte residents help resettle immigrants

A group of Chittenden County neighbors have banded together to bring refugees to Vermont through the U.S. State Department’s new refugee resettlement program, the Welcome Corps, coined as “the boldest innovation in refugee resettlement in four decades.”

Launched on Jan. 19, this State Department initiative hinges on residents forming private sponsor groups to directly welcome refugees who have been cleared for resettlement and help them build new lives in the United States.

“I have a neighbor, who is a refugee from Somalia who migrated here over a dozen years ago,” Chittenden County Welcome Corps founder Cynthia Cook said. “She’d

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Shelburne Museum hosts Antiques Roadshow for first time

Antiques Roadshow made a stop at the Shelburne Museum in July 2022 — the first time the show has made its way to the Green Mountain State.

Nearly 3,000 people attended the all-day appraisal event where they received valuations of their antiques and collectibles from specialists in the country’s leading auction houses and independent dealers.

“That was our first time in Vermont,” said Marsha Bemko, executive produc-

er of PBS’s most-watched ongoing series. “Up until we started producing in historic outdoor locations, which the Shelburne Museum is, we were in convention centers for many, many years — Vermont doesn’t have (a convention center) so, we were not able to do the show until we started going to

outdoor historic locations.”

These hour-long segments, which air April 24, May 1 and May 8 on PBS, are jam-packed with some of New England’s

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CVU’s Jacob Bose outruns a South Burlington opponent April 23 in a 9-8 win. Bose had two goals and two assists. See more sports on page 10.

Still undefeated

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Pierson Library director takes on new state role

KRISTIN KELLY JANGRAW CONTRIBUTOR

Kevin Unrath, director of the Pierson Library in Shelburne, will step down on May 12 to take on a new role with the Vermont Department of Libraries.

In his new position as a consultant for library operations, Unrath will serve as a resource for the state’s 185 community libraries. He brings significant experience in strategic planning, facilities management, community engagement, and staff leadership to the role.

Unrath led Shelburne’s Library through an eventful phase of transition and growth. The town constructed a new library in 2018 and 2019, alongside a restoration of the 1927 historic town hall. The project received state and national attention for its energy efficiency, design and responsiveness to community needs.

“It has been an exciting six years with the building project and move to the Field House, opening this wonderful new facility, and working through the challenges of COVID-19,” Unrath said. “There have been many wonderful moments, but the best memories I will keep are of the friends, trustees, selectboard members staff, volunteers, program presenters and library patrons who have enriched my time here in ways big and small. Thank you for all

you’ve done to make the library a true heart of the Shelburne community.”

Since the new building opened, the library has enjoyed significant and steady growth in usage because of an ambitious strategic plan. Last year the library welcomed 77,000 people through its doors and circulated 98,000 items — more than half of them for children.

Shelburne has had a library since 1888, starting with a collection of approximately 100 books at the post office. Today, the library goes far beyond housing print media, with extensive digital collections and a full calendar of educational and artistic programs and exhibitions. It also serves an important role as a community center and gathering space.

The library hosted more than 300 programs last year, from baby play groups to tai chi for seniors and everything in between. On a typical day, you might find children practicing their skills by reading to a friendly dog, people watching a movie in the town hall or local musicians bringing their guitars and banjos to the community room for an acoustic jam.

Unrath has played a key role in the evolution of the library’s collection and holdings, especially in the digital space. For example, in addition to offering a wide range of e-books and audiobooks, the library recently announced that patrons have free access to Kanopy, an on-demand streaming platform. The most popular item that people like to check out is a discount pass to the Shelburne Museum.

“In his six years in Shelburne, Kevin has led us through the construction of the library, the renovation of town hall, the ups and downs of COVID-19, and significantly increased the usage of our new building. We are very proud of all that he has accomplished, and we wish him well in his next endeavor,” said Lisa Merrill, chair of the Pierson Library board of trustees, who anticipate naming an acting director before Unrath departs.

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Sunday, May 7th

Shelburne student wins art, essay writing contest

If the number of entries in the 2023 Growing Works of Art contest is any indication, Vermont students have a deep appreciation for trees, both in their own backyard and local woodlands.

A total of 228 kindergarten through eighth grade students submitted a work of art using any medium and a written story relating to the theme, “Branch-

ing Out.” For their entry, students were asked to describe a meaningful experience where they have grown, changed, connected or learned something new because of a tree or trees in their lives.

Shea Bellezza of the Shelburne Community School was this year’s sixth grade winner. Shea was the grade five winner in 2022.

The Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program sponsored the annual contest in partnership with University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Entries were judged on creativity and originality and how well the student conveyed their story through writing and art. Many of the entries were from schools where the teachers incorporated the contest into their English, art or science curriculum.

The winner in each grade level won a Vermont State Park punch pass and will be featured on “Across the Fence,” the Extension’s weekday farm and home program on WCAX-TV.

Shea Bellezza’s essay

In the past year, I have changed and grown just like the beautiful

Kristin Kelly Jangraw is a Pierson Library trustee.

Kevin Unrath

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Shea Bellezza’s winning artwork as part of the Growing Works of Art contest. Her essay appears below.

CVU students produce one-act plays

This year’s one-act plays at Champlain Valley Union High School include a one-act comedy by Christopher Durang, “The Actor’s Nightmare,” and a truncated one-act version of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

In the spirit of collaboration, there are five student co-directors for the two plays, two stage managers and an assistant stage manager who is also in charge of props and publicity.

By tradition the spring plays are wholly produced by the students. They direct, act, operate the lighting and sound, make all the costumes, do hair and makeup, create publicity pieces, and design and build the sets.

Many students have an opportunity to contribute in several ways.

BELLEZZA

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sugar maple in my backyard.

As the tree has grown leaves and made it through the snow, I have been doing the same. This is the last year of my two years on the Shelburne Community School’s Green team. I have changed, grown, and learned so much in my years on the Green team. I have connected with peers and learned lots from my amazing teachers. When I think about how much I’ve grown, I think about

Gabbie LindenMeyr, Ian Story and Eric Carroll are co-directors for “The Actor’s Nightmare.” Carroll was the one to suggest Durang’s play, and the others quickly agreed.

Rory McDermott and Francesca Krol share directorial responsibilities for “Hamlet.” When asked how Hamlet can work as a one-act play, McDermott said, “We still have all the important contextual bits that tell the original story.”

Krol added, “We’re putting a lot of trust in the actors, particularly in Clark Clark who plays Hamlet, to emphasize the aspects of the play that aren’t included.”

Asked for any personal insights about the whole experience, director LindenMeyr noted, “Everything is different than I thought it would be. Blocking, for instance.

Blocking is harder than acting!”

Will Richardson, assistant stage manager said, “I’ve worked with adult and student directors for various productions, and working with student directors is always really fun — especially when you know them,” he said. “The collaboration tends to be more fun from a tech point of view. Also, the student directors don’t tend to ask for quite as much, technically.”

Performances are at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, and 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, at the CVU theater. Purchase tickets at bit.ly/41lZtvM, or at the door. Check the ticket site first to ensure the show is not sold out. Online and advance tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students, children and faculty, and $11 and $9 at the door.

how my favorite tree has grown. As I branch out and try new things, my favorite sugar maple is doing the same.

While I mark my growth in years, the tree marks its growth in seasons. In the spring, the tree is very active and full of energy, and busy producing syrup. In the summer, the leaves are a bright vibrant green because of the chlorophyll that is busy absorbing the sun’s energy. In the fall, the leaves

change color into what looks like a beautiful sunset and finally drop to the ground. Lastly, in the winter the tree stays dormant. It sits and waits until the spring when it can start to blossom again. That is my favorite part of my tree, its growth. I know that whenever I’m changing and growing, my tree is with me doing the same. My years on the Green team have been amazing and filled with change, just like my tree.

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Rory McDermott discusses “Hamlet” with Addie Nevitt. In the background, actors Rusty Zia and Phoenix Caldwell rehearse lines.

CRIME & COURTS

Shelburne Police Blotter

Total reported incidents: 49

Traffic stops: 28

Warnings: 12

Tickets: 17

Medical emergencies: 16

Mental health incidents: 2

Suspicious incidents: 3

Domestic incidents: 2

Theft: 7

Pending investigations: 9

April 17 at 2:48 p.m., police escorted an individual off the Harbor Place property after they reportedly threatened staff members.

April 17 at 3:05 p.m., a three-car crash was reported with no injuries on Shelburne and Harbor roads.

April 17 at 3:58 p.m., Shelburne police and outreach responded after a Shelburne Road resident told police their daughter was distraught and fled their home. The daughter was located and was assisted by outreach.

April 18 at 2:06 p.m., a harassment report was taken and is pending investigation after a Bostwick Road resident reported receiving annoying messages on social media.

April 18 at 5:09 p.m., a caller from Wake Robin told police they had items stolen from their residence. The case is under inves-

tigation.

April 18 at 7:09 p.m., a raccoon let itself into a General Greene Road residence, and police had to show it the door.

April 20 at 8:39 a.m., a singlecar crash was reported that occurred earlier on the day at Harbor Place.

April 21 at 6:51 a.m., a caller on Longmeadow Drive reported a theft of items from their car and the case is under investigation.

April 21 at 7:06 a.m., another caller, this time from Harrington Avenue, reported items stolen from their car. The case is under investigation.

April 21 at 8:34 a.m., a third incident of items stolen from a car was reported to police and is under investigation.

April 21 at 12:07 p.m., the second incident of stolen items from a car on Harrington Avenue, and the fourth of the day, was reported to police and is under investigation.

April 21 at 5:09 p.m., police got a call of a theft of items from a residence in Wake Robin.

April 22 at 11:01 a.m., a two-car crash with no injuries was reported on Shelburne Road.

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Berlin man assaults EMT, police officer in Shelburne

MIKE DONOGHUE CORRESPONDENT

A man, who is wanted throughout Vermont for numerous acts of vandalism to motor vehicles along with assaulting a handful of law enforcement officers, needed just nine days to pick up new criminal charges after being released from custody in a deal struck by a prosecutor and defense lawyer in Washington County.

Micael Bizuneh, 34, most recently of Berlin, punched a female member of Shelburne Rescue in the face and then Shelburne Police Officer Caleb Casco was injured taking the suspect into custody shortly after 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 23, police said. There was one report the EMT was knocked unconscious.

The injuries came after Bizuneh caused substantial damage to a room at Harbor Place, a shelter for homeless individuals, Shelburne Police said.

Shelburne Police and Rescue were summoned Sunday to the shelter for a report of a man in need of medical or mental health assistance, police said. The caller

reported the man had damaged property and may be injured.

Within seconds of making contact with the man, he punched the EMT multiple times in the face, and she had to be taken by South Burlington Rescue to the University of Vermont Medical Center.

Casco also was later transported to the hospital for evaluation, and both were eventually released.

Bizuneh denied any injuries, police said.

Police arrested Bizuneh on charges of aggravated assault on a protected professional, assault of a protected professional with bodily fluids, and felony unlawful mischief.

He was jailed for lack of $500 bail at Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans Town.

Bizuneh is due in Vermont Superior Court in Burlington on Monday.

Harbor Place sustained a significant amount of damage to one of its rooms. Bizuneh also kicked a cruiser, denting one of its doors.

A judge in Washington County on April 14 ordered Bizuneh released after he was found not competent to stand trial for a

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second time, according to the Barre-Montpelier Times Argus.

Bizuneh, formerly of Hartford, Conn., was released on an order of non-hospitalization.

Bizuneh had been facing charges in Chittenden, Washington, Caledonia, Addison, Bennington and Windham counties for reportedly damaging vehicles on purpose. Some of the larger cases included 50 damaged cars reported in Middlebury and 42 in St. Johnsbury.

Bizuneh also has been accused of punching a female police officer in Montpelier and assaulting a corrections officer at the prison in St. Johnsbury.

During a hospitalization hearing in criminal court in Barre, Washington County State’s Attorney Michelle Donnelly and Jack McCullough, Bizuneh’s legal aid attorney, submitted an order of non-hospitalization for Bizuneh. It was designed to address all the criminal charges Bizuneh was facing by having them dismissed.

Bizuneh had been held on $10,000 bail since February 2022.

With the state and defense reaching an agreement on the cases Bizuneh faced, Judge Kevin Griffin said he didn’t have much discretion to exercise.

The order called for the release of Bizuneh and the charges against him dismissed without prejudice, meaning they could be re-filed later.

Bizuneh said he planned to make his way to Newport once released. Somehow, he ended up in Shelburne, about 80 miles southwest of Newport.

Bizuneh is required to participate in treatment under the order and could end up hospitalized for up to 90 days if he does not abide by the order.

Earlier in his crime spree case, Bizuneh was found incompetent to stand trial by Judge Justin Jiron in St. Johnsbury. He based it on a report from Dr. John Hearn, a forensic psychiatrist.

The judge said Hearn determined Bizuneh suffered from schizophrenia, depression and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and was not competent to stand trial.

The doctor reported these issues prevent Bizuneh from being able to rationally understand court proceedings.

Arbor Day Foundation names Shelburne a 2022 Tree City

Shelburne has been named a 2022 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management.

Shelburne achieved the Tree City recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree care ordinance, dedicating an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and hosting an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

The program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.

“Tree City USA communities see the positive effects of an urban forest firsthand,” Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation, said. “The trees being planted and cared for by Shelburne are ensuring that generations to come will enjoy to a

BLOTTER

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April 22 at 1:21 p.m. a caller told police they had had items taken from their room at the North Star Motel.

April 22 at 4:37 p.m., a vehicle parked at Shelburne Bay Park was reportedly vandalized.

April 23 at 11:06 a.m., Micael Bizuneh, 34, was arrested after he assaulted an

better quality of life, and participation in this program brings residents together and creates a sense of civic pride, whether it’s through volunteer engagement or public education.”

“Residents of Shelburne should be proud to live in a community that makes the planting and care of trees a priority,” he wrote to town officials.

If ever there was a time for trees, now is that time. Communities worldwide are facing issues with air quality, water resources, personal health and well-being, energy use and extreme heat and flooding, according to a press release from the Arbor Day Foundation

“Shelburne is doing its part to address these challenges for residents both now and in the future,” it reads.

Shelburne is part now one of more than 3,600 Tree City USA communities nationwide, with a combined population of 155 million.

EMT and a Shelburne Police officer. He was taken into custody, transported to the hospital by University of Vermont Rescue and lodged at Northwest Correction Facility. He was arrested for aggravated assault, assault on a law enforcement officer and unlawful mischief. (See related story)

OPINION

Bill addresses harm related to opioid epidemic

From the Senate Sen. Ginny Lyons

Most Vermonters are ready to move past the social isolation they experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. They look toward a return to a more normal social life. However, isolation during the pandemic has left Vermont with an overwhelming number of people addicted to opioids.

In 2018 the Vermont Department of Health recorded 130 deaths from opioid misuse. In 2019 there was a 15 percent decline in those deaths, to 111. Unfortunately, during the pandemic many Vermonters felt the sting of social isolation and turned to mood enhancing drugs to feel better. The result of this and other factors has resulted in an increase in substance use (addiction) in the state. In Chittenden County recent data shows that Vermonters in their teens and 20s accessed more alcohol, nicotine and cannabis during pandemic years. It is difficult to know exactly how many Vermonters increased their use of addictive prescription drugs. What is known

is there was a rapid increase of death resulting from opioid use. In 2020, Vermont recorded 158 overdose deaths, 2021 saw 217 opioid overdose deaths and 2022 had 237. Most of these were Vermonters between 30-49 years of age. Recent overdose deaths involve the drug fentanyl rather than prescription opioids or heroin. This information and public health data should be concerning to all of us. It is especially concerning to the House committees on human services and health and welfare.

We are finalizing legislation, H.222, for approval by the governor to address many stages of harm reduction related to the opioid epidemic in Vermont. The legislation is just one step to turn the tide on opioid-induced deaths. The bill extends access to buprenorphine for those with opioid substance use disorder. Buprenorphine can be an important first step for those trying to move away from opioids. H.222 reduces the need for medical provider prior authorization for medication of to help people battle their opioid use. This allows for quicker intervention when someone is

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seeking treatment. The legislation increases access to safe needle exchange, reducing the risk of infection from contaminated needles. The program can also help bring those with an opioid addiction into contact with needed support services.

The bill expands access to naloxone to save a life during an overdose event. Vending machines will be publicly available for emergency needs. The legislation allows for testing of newly emerging contaminants in drugs. Fentanyl or xylazine test strips are convenient today, but do not test for new drugs and contaminants that continue to emerge. By investing in more sophisticated equipment, drugs and contaminants can be instantly identified. This can save lives.

H.222 improves access to recovery treatment. Recovery housing and support services are key. Many of the people who die from drug overdoses are neighbors or family members who have a chronic addiction. They are sick

and require medical treatment, social support, counseling and care during what can be a long process of recovery. They do not need stigma attached to their medical condition.

For some, recovery involves many attempts. When a patient leaves acute treatment and returns to the same environment that caused their drug use, they may revert to it. Having a safe haven can help stabilize recovery. H.222 does provide for more opportunities for new recovery housing.

The funding for nearly all the activities in the legislation comes from prescription drug settlements the state is receiving through legal actions of the Vermont Attorney General’s office. Pharmaceutical companies that reaped profits by marketing addiction, are paying Vermont at least $80 million over the next 10 to 15 years in restitution.

In addition to all the benefits in H.222, the budget bill H.474, includes continued funding for an important recovery model in

Lamoille County. Community members, recovery services, employment opportunities, child care, housing, health services, public safety, and business opportunities for those in recovery make up Jenna’s Promise. This represents an amazing village, giving those in recovery an opportunity to rebuild their lives as they move away from their illness.

Vermont’s approach to addiction recovery depends on total involvement — all hands on deck. We understand that prevention is one key to unlocking the state’s opioid recovery door. Many communities are committed to prevention and recovery. I look forward to improved outcomes as we move forward with investments in harm reduction work across our state.

Ginny Lyons, a Democrat from Williston, represents South Burlington, Charlotte, Hinesburg, Shelburne and several other towns in the Chittenden-Southeast Senate district.

Something(s) in the air. Spring?

peepers began stirring and spotted salamanders risk the still cratered back roads in search of amphibious immortality.

or low 40s, far too dangerous for anything beyond the briefest of dips and even those are not without risk.

The brook that mostly whispers to me as I walk by is speaking more distinctly, suggesting I shouldn’t get too used to the sunny skies and balmy temperatures that have it running bank full in mid-April, pouring into a series of lakes, prematurely ice free, already harboring a pair of loons whose ancient DNA prompted their showing up at precisely the right time.

Several crocuses that survived the trip home from day care in a styrofoam cup 35 years ago are poking through the quickly warming earth, resilient beyond reason. We’re in a sweet spot — a month if we’re lucky — between the last muddy quagmire and the first voracious black fly.

I pass a normally placid wetland now full of inexorably moving water like a vast, oceanbound river with a mission to fulfill, cattails leaning into the current and several mallards in the distance, working diligently not to be swept along. A week ago, it was deep in snow destined to ride a warm, southern breeze into oblivion as wood frogs and spring

These days of warm brilliance have jumpstarted the season almost a month after the vernal equinox in March officially welcomed spring, which generally holds little meaning for those of us this far north with some of our biggest nor’easters grinding up the New England coast this time of year. April too is ripe with promise, testimony to how rapidly things can change but just as often fraught with bitter disappointment as winter frequently reasserts its icy grip; our complacency arrives with a warning label.

But there’s no denying ice out on this string of glacial ponds is three weeks earlier than usual and the shimmering water certainly looks momentarily inviting with the thermometer pushing 80, delighting us with illusions of summer, prompting warnings from the National Weather Service that acting on such fantasies can quickly turn deadly. However high the air temperature goes we must keep in mind that the water temperature — which rises much more slowly — remains only in the upper 30s

Water colder than 50 degrees can shock the system, easily numbing extremities, weakening muscles and rendering a person utterly helpless in minutes, no matter how good a swimmer they might be. It’s why wearing a life vest or personal flotation device for early season canoeing or kayaking is highly recommended.

The road winding along several small streams, ponds and marshy areas provides a shimmering illustration of how surrounded I am by transcendent water and the resurgence of life it carries with it each spring. Years of memories cascade into my consciousness; apparitions of the future are along for the ride as the sun asserts itself across my back and shoulders.

I wonder if the two geese navigating the beaver’s fastidiously created infrastructure and series of canals are the same couple we’ve seen so many times before in the exact same spot. Canadian geese are known to mate for life and can

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Shelburne Community School kids compete at Destination Imagination

On April 1, two teams from Shelburne Community School went to Burlington for a Destination Imagination competition, a student-led creativity and teamwork competition similar to Odyssey of the Mind. The two teams worked on their projects for three months with no adult help or input allowed, except for tool safety.

The Sugar Rush team, comprised of fifth and third graders, did the Thrill Ride engineering challenge, making a rollercoaster for a golf ball, as well as a short skit. This team placed first place in the challenge and won a spirit award for its teamwork.

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live for more than two decades. For some reason I find the possibility that they’re semi-permanent neighbors intoxicating.

Actual snowbirds.

As my walks have become small, daily rituals, as much about insulation from harsh reality as anything else, I’ve slowly realized over the hundreds of miles traversed that these small immersions into the solitude of nature on our quiet back road have become so vital a part of my life that being without them is unimaginable. The more I’m able to engage with the ambience of the road and its inhabitants, the more insulated I am from what I see as a breakdown of our culture, often the topic of my usual commentaries.

With foliage still weeks away, most of the hillsides are as bleak as November but sparks of new life are emerging with some budding maples as red as they are in autumn, especially set against the deep green of the pines that dominate the forest. Willows too are beginning to awaken, and a variety of migrating birds are joining the stalwart chickadees who spend the fall and winter hoarding many thousands of individual seeds, eventually summoning the location of every single one via an extraordinary memory, a key to their survival.

The unseasonable warmth seems to enhance everything, amplifying the flowing water everywhere; a cacophony of bird sounds; soft breezes rattling last autumn’s

Semi Annual Open House

Saturday, May 13, 1-4 p.m.

The Burger Kitties, all in fifth grade, did the Flip the Script fine arts challenge, flipping a common story. In this case, they took a story about a duck seeking grapes at a lemonade stand and added a literary device. The story they created was about a red panda that goes to a grape stand, asking for lemonade. They placed second in their category.

Both Shelburne teams also competed in an instant challenge that must be kept secret until May. Anyone who is interested in participating next year can contact head coach Deb Sigel at scsdestinationimagination@gmail.com.

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withering beech leaves; and rows of bright yellow wildflowers lining the roadside. The woodland smells are acute this time of year — the freshly thawed earth, rotting leaves, bogs, vernal pools and other, more subtle yet completely familiar seasonal aromas, dreamlike in their essence, a near deja vu experience of all the springs that have gone before.

On another walk earlier this week, spring comes down to earth. It’s 37 degrees, cloudy with a moderate rain shower, wet snowflakes mixing in at times, splatting on the surface of my jacket as I scale a small hill. The only sounds are a brook, roaring through a narrow gorge and a roadside waterfall at its most robust. As happens so frequently, in the couple of miles I’ve walked, I’ve seen no traffic, pedestrian or otherwise. I take a break on a small bridge over the rushing water and wonder a bit about all this, coming up with nothing especially profound.

Heading back I stop again to watch the loons feeding in what I imagine is a replenishing of fuel expended on their long flight back from the Southeast coast to the pond where they were likely born. I catch the occasional glimpse of them hurtling by, just below the surface, oblivious to how they enrich a lone observer’s wandering.

Walt Amses is a writer who lives in North Calais.

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Kids from the Shelburne Community School who participated in the Destination Imagination competition.

Shelburne Age Well hosts Grab and Go meal

Age Well and St. Catherine’s of Siena Parish in Shelburne are teaming up to provide a meal to go for anyone age 60 and older on Tuesday, May 9.

The meal will be available for pick up in the parking lot at 72 Church St. from 11 a.m. until noon and are available for anyone 60 or older. Suggested donation is $5.

The menu is lasagna roll-up with tomato marinara meat sauce, vegetable blend, wheat bread,

Community Notes

strawberry cake and milk.

To order a meal contact Kathleen at agewellstcath@gmail.com or 802-503-1107. Deadline to order is Wednesday, May 3. If this is a first-time order, provide your name, address, phone number and date of birth.

Learn more at agewellvt.org.

Lithwick speaks on religion and the Supreme Court

On Tuesday, May 2 from 7-9 p.m., the Ohavi Zeded Syna-

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gogue in Burlington will host the 2023 A. Pearly & Edith C. Feen Lecture Series speaker, Dahlia Lithwick. Lithwick’s lecture topic is “Religion & The Supreme Court: Where Are We Now?”

The event will also include a Q&A session and a sale/signing of Lithwick’s book, Lady Justice: Women, the Law, and the Battle to Save America.

Dahlia Lithwick is a senior editor at Slate and has been writing its “Supreme Court Dispatches” and “Jurisprudence” columns since 1999. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Harper’s, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, The New Republic, and Commentary, among other places.

Red Cross, church team up for blood drive

Give the gift of blood at the Shelburne community blood drive on Tuesday, May 23, noon-5 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Parish Hall, 72 Church St., Shelburne.

To give, call 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter Shelburne to schedule an appointment. Appointments are strongly recommended as walk-ins cannot always be accommodated.

If you are an eligible type O, B- or A- donor, consider making a power red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly

transfused blood component. For more information, contact Laureen Mathon at lmathon104@ gmail.com.

Rokeby Museum holds concert fundraiser

To raise funds for Rokeby Museum’s Exhibition Fund, the organization is holding Music with the Museum on Thursday, May 25, at 6 p.m. at the Ferrisburgh Town Hall and Community Center. Musicians Paul Asbell and Bob Stannard will headline an evening with food and a silent auction. All funds will be matched up to $10,000 and will directly benefit Rokeby’s Exhibition Fund

which will include an update to the museum’s main exhibition “Free & Safe: The Underground Railroad in Vermont.”

Tickets are $30 for members or $45 for non-members. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/3oAtqd4.

Meeting hopes to help people with addiction

Join an informational meeting on the addiction epidemic. Come and learn of a treatment facility in Johnson on Thursday, May 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Shelburne Town Hall. The speaker will be Rick Welch, senior director of Adult & Teen Challenge Vermont.

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PHOTO BY LEE KROHN Daffodils make their annual spring appearance.

Peter Paul Lawlor Jr. M.D.

Peter Paul Lawlor Jr., M.D., died peacefully Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Arbors in Shelburne.

Peter was born in Burlington on May 16, 1931, to Peter Paul Lawlor Sr. and Marie (Boezinger) Lawlor. The youngest of three children, Peter attended Christ the King School then La Salle Military Academy, before graduating from the University of Vermont where he played football.

He met and fell in love with Mary Newhall — a pretty nurse from The Northeast Kingdom — in the summer of 1956, and the two were married on Oct. 12, 1957. After graduating from the University of Ottawa Medical School, Peter completed his residency in general ophthalmology at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., where he was taught by Marshall M. Parks M.D. along with Washington’s other ophthalmological elite. He completed his obligation to the U.S. Navy at Camp Lejeune, then returned to Washington to complete a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology, again with Marshall Parks, at Children’s National Hospital.

Peter felt that the eye needs of Vermont children were underrepresented, so in the fall of 1969 he settled in South Burlington with Mary and their five children. Peter was a charter member of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and practiced in Vermont for 37 years. He also served in the Vermont National Guard for many years and retired as a lieutenant colonel.

Peter was a devoted and loving husband and was married to Mary for over 65 years. He was a passionate writer of love letters and would express his feelings with an eloquence and depth few ever saw. Mary saved every one of them.

Peter was a dedicated father to his five children and introduced them to the outdoors at a very young age, encouraging them to embrace everything the Green Mountains had to offer. He was a great source of wisdom and

was very generous with his time. When you spoke to him, he would stop what he was doing, give you his full attention, listen patiently and without interruption. He was never judgmental and somehow always found the right words to bring comfort. He rarely expressed an opinion unsolicited, but if you were to ask, he wasn’t shy about telling you exactly how he felt.

He was a wonderful travel companion and ignited a love of travel in his children. He would thoroughly research a trip months in advance and write out the itineraries on 3-by-5 index cards. He was an adoring grandfather and babysitter extraordinaire and could often be found enjoying his grandchildren’s cross-country races and hockey and soccer games.

If Peter’s first love was his family, his second love — without debate — was skiing. He skied the deep powder of Utah and the craggy peaks of the Bernese Oberland. But home was Stowe, where he skied for 74 years and well into his mid-eighties. Peter was no fair-weather skier and would ski in any climate or condition. A master of understatement, if the mountain was a sheet of ice he’d warn, “It could be a tad firm.” Or, if after hearing of lows in the minus twenties, would casually report, “It might be a touch brisk.”

During the summer months Peter enjoyed hiking the Long Trail or sailing his Flying Scot. His children might argue he did more drifting than sailing, as midway into the voyage the fickle wind would inevitably fail leaving him hopelessly bobbing for hours in the doldrums of Lake Champlain, but he took it in stride. A familiar mantra was “don’t worry about things you have no control over.” Which, in actuality, is a lot harder in practice than the aphorism implies, but he made it look easy.

Retirement was no time for slowing down. With all the time in the world, Peter focused on skiing, hiking, kayaking, travel and physical fitness. He also volunteered as a Stowe host for the Stowe Mountain Resort — the most fun job he ever had. A favorite among his co-workers, Peter would greet and regale visitors with a history of the ski area and mountain that they could not find in any guidebook.

He also indulged his intellectual pursuits and would take UVM courses on any topic that piqued his interest. He immersed himself in history and philosophy and finance and became a voracious reader of historical biographies. Peter also volunteered his time as a hospice worker and a board member for HomeShare Vermont. A member of the Lake Mansfield Trout Club for over 30 years, he loved an after-

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noon hike, followed by a terrific meal down at the lodge.

Peter loved to navigate winding back country roads, exploring the secret beauty Vermont’s highways and interstates don’t reveal, and he visited every town, village and city for the 251 Club. Peter loved photography and had a wonderful eye for composition and lighting. He also loved art galleries, and classical music and operas at the Met and single malt Scotch whiskey. He was a foodie even before there was such a term and possessed almost a preternatural ability to find (pre-Yelp) a worldclass restaurant in any major U.S. city and even Europe.

Peter was a good and gentle man — extremely kind, patient, generous and thoughtful. He was a loving husband and outstanding father to his five children, and adoring grandfather. He dedicated his life to improving and restoring the eyesight of thousands of children in Vermont, New England and even Canada. He lived life decidedly at his own pace, enjoyed it to the fullest, and never felt too rushed to drive three hours out of the way for an outstanding meal at a fine restaurant. Even as old age and illness robbed him of his mobility and independence, he would remind us not to feel sorry for him. Throughout he remained perennially optimistic and hopeful.

Peter is survived by his loving wife, Mary; his five children, Anne (Hauke) and son-in-law, David, Kim (Sbabo) and son-inlaw, David, David and daughterin-law, Pat, Steven and James; grandchildren, Peter (Hauke) and wife, Elise, Eric (Hauke), Adam (Hauke), Eva (Sbabo), Caroline, Patrick and Matthew; great-grandson, Adler (Hauke); and many nieces and nephews. His granddaughter, Olivia, predeceased him.

The family would also like to thank the caregivers from Silver Leaf In-Home Care and Birchwood Terrace, who did much to improve Peter’s quality of life in his final two years.

A celebration of Peter’s life will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Shelburne on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peter’s memory to St. Catherine of Siena Church in Shelburne, or to Children’s Eye Foundation of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology, 1935 County Road, B2 W Ste 165, Roseville MN 55113. (aapos. org)

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Ready Funeral & Cremation Service, South Chapel. To send online condolences to the family please visit readyfuneral.com.

compassion, loyalty, humor, grace and beauty are immeasurable. The heart is the universal symbol of love. She had three: her birth heart and two more via transplants.

She displayed an incredible ability to listen without judgment, without planning her response and with a full and loving presence. She was steadfast in her resolve to fight against all odds and to squeeze more years, months, weeks, days and minutes out of this life than any of us could have predicted.

Emma Lara Nilan, 38, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, author and artist, died on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, surrounded by her parents, Kathy Lara and Clem Nilan, her sister, Molly Nilan and dearest friend, Jessica Bridge.

Emma’s strength, resilience,

She was always able to see the good in people under the most trying circumstances. She demonstrated laughter through tears, found humor in the everyday and true joy. Most of all, Emma overflowed with love for her parents, family and friends. Emma was extraordinary, and all who knew

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Peter Paul Lawlor Jr. M.D.

Redhawks notch five wins for the week

The Redhawks moved to 3-0 with the win.

Girls’ tennis

Boys’ lacrosse

Champlain Valley 9, South Burlington 8: The Champlain Valley boys’ lacrosse team squeaked out a win over South Burlington on Saturday, April 22, to remain undefeated.

Peter Gilliam had four goals to pace the Redhawks, who moved to 4-0 with the win. Jacob Bose added two goals and two assists, while Conor Malaney, Jacob Whitcomb and Trevor Stumpff each chipped in with a goal.

Harper Anderson earned the win in goal with nine saves.

The Redhawks also got a win on Thursday, April 20, beating Burr and Burton 13-5.

Gilliam had five goals and an assist in that win, while Bose added a hat trick.

Boys’ Ultimate

Champlain Valley 15, Rice 8: Victor Colon had four goals to lead the Champlain Valley boys’ ultimate team to win over Rice on Friday, April 21.

Charlie Garavelli also had four goals, while DJ Steinman added four assists.

Champlain Valley 6, Essex 1: The girls continued their strong start to the season with a win over Essex on Friday.

Anna Dauerman, Tabitha Bastress, Erin Fina and Victoria Chrya all earned straight set wins in singles for the Redhawks (3-1).

Addie Maurer and Ella Lisle got a win in No. 1 doubles and Maya Vander Els and Kennedy Desautels earned a victory in No. 2 doubles.

The win came after the Redhawks dropped their first match of the season, falling to Burlington 4-3.

Dauerman got the lone win in singles, while Mayer/Toohey and Sage Kehr and Millie Boardman swept the two doubles matches.

Girls’ lacrosse

Champlain Valley 16, South Burlington 10: Champlain Valley pulled away in the second half for a win over South Burlington in girls’ lacrosse on Thursday.

Dicey Manning scored five goals for the Redhawks, who moved to 3-0 with the

win. Stella Dooley chipped in four goals and Emerson Rice netted a hat trick. Grace McNally, Tess Everett, Amelie Scharf and Kate Boehmcke each added a goal.

Clare Stackpole-McGrath and Ava Medici combined to get the win in goal.

Girls’ Uultimate

Champlain Valley 15, Middlebury 0: Champlain Valley girls’ Ultimate pitched a shutout against Middlebury on Thursday to move back to 2-2.

Grace Thompson had six goals and four assists for the Redhawks, while Ella Polli added a hat trick. Abby Bunting tallied twice and Stella Ewald, Megan Rexford,

Redhawk soccer camp

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Campers will be divided by age groups and all participants will receive a ball and a T-shirt. Registration deadline is Monday, June 19. The camp runs from July 10-14, from 9 a.m. to noon at Shelburne Athletic Fields. Admission is $225 per camper in grades 4-9. Visit bit.ly/43TSxrh for complete program details and online registration.

Rec department hosts women’s empowerment self-defense class

On Wednesday, July 19, the Shelburne Rec Department will host a 2.5-hour beginner workshop on women’s empowerment and self-defense at the Shelburne Town Gym. By adhering to a 5:1 student-to-in-

Teryn Hytten and Kate Sayre each added a goal.

Boys’ tennis

Burlington 5, Champlain Valley 2: The Champlain Valley boys’ tennis team fell to Burlington on Thursday.

Oscar Andersson got a win in singles for the Redhawks (2-1) and Aiden Morris and Ben Fina got a win in doubles.

Softball

North Country 12, Champlain Valley 9: The Champlain Valley softball team fell to 1-3 with a loss to North Country on Saturday.

structor ratio, the trauma-informed trainings focus on boundary setting, affirmative consent and relevant sexual assault information, as well as the mental and physical skills of empowerment self-defense.

More information about the program can be found at bit.ly/3GMDmXg. Registration is required. The level 1 workshop requires at least 12 participants and a maximum of 20. The registration deadline is July 10, or when class is full.

The workshop runs from 6-8:30 p.m. and is $55 per person for residents or $65 for non-residents and is open to women and girls ages 14 and up. Girls 12-13 are welcome but must be accompanied by mother or legal female guardian; women 14-18 need a signed permission slip by parent or legal guardian.

See shelburnevt.org/160/parks-recreation for program details and registration or register at the recreation office with a hard copy and payment of check or cash.

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The boys ultimate Frisbee team took out Rice Friday 15-8

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most hidden treasures with some making antique history including one appraisal for $6,500 for the original weathervane for the Stowe Community Church dated 1863.

“In the third hour, the show starts with the Stowe Community Church,” Bemko said. “Allan Katz appraised it for $6,500.”

The church holds a deep history since it was built in 1863 and acts as a photogenic staple of Stowe’s Main Street. In 2019, The Stowe Reporter likened the church’s quintessential spire to the Statue of Liberty saying, “The imposing white church tells visitors, ‘You’re in Stowe’; it tells the rest of us we are home.”

Although not every piece seen in the show is specific to Vermont history, most do act as an ode to New England history in some capacity. For example, another segment features a briefcase that once belonged to President John F. Kennedy that was appraised for more than $20,000.

“JFK had left the briefcase in her uncle’s cobbler shop on Beacon Hill (the historic neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts),” said Bemko, adding that this piece resonated significantly with her because while he was the president, “he also happens to be a Bostonian,” just like herself.

The show has stood the test of time for more than two generations with a cult following comprised of a wide variety of audience members, and appraisal events that focus much more on storytelling than just on antique treasure hunting. With more than 20 years of experience with the show, Bemko says that antiques offer a special glimpse into history, and history, more than anything, teaches all of us a little bit about humanity.

“I think history is a great teacher,” she said. “I would like to see a kind and gentle world, and if

we understand where the others are, we are more accepting of one another.”

When asked to paint a visual picture of what a day at the event is like, Bemko said, “It’s a joyous day,” with people lining up in child-like wonder anxious for their story to be told. “They’re 80 years old looking at you with five-yearold eyes.”

Although the show doesn’t perform an actual sale of the items being appraised, to the surprise of many, Bemko said that it’s more of a rare occurrence for people to actually end up selling the items they bring to be appraised.

“When I first started doing the show, it blew my doors away,” she said. “If I owned that painting, and it was half a million dollars, I’d sell it in a heartbeat, but it wasn’t my grandmother’s. There’s a lot of attachment to things and very often when people have one very good item, the family keeps them

unless they have a need.”

While it’s hard for her to pick a favorite location in the five-city tour, Bemko did admit, “I have favorite people that I meet along the way,” explaining that antiquing often brings with it a very emotional experience. “I have stories where I sobbed with people or very emotional moments that stick with me more than the place.”

Nonetheless, being in Shelburne was a special experience since this is the team’s first time in Vermont in the show’s 20-year history, and though she has toured a slew of incredible places throughout her career, Bemko explained that there really is no place like Shelburne.

“I loved being in Shelburne and the history of the museum and live grounds are beautiful,” she said. “I mean, who the heck puts a steamship on land like this?” she exclaimed. “It’s an amazing place.”

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Allan Katz appraises the 1863 Stowe Community Church weathervane as part of Antique Roadshow’s visit to Shelburne Museum.

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Committee for Refugees and Immigrants and the Ethiopian Community Development Council. The new Welcome Corps model rallies local residents to take on direct fundraising and other case management responsibilities without these other organizations acting as a liaison.

Sponsors for the program will need to raise a minimum of $2,375 and maintain basic financial support during the initial sponsorship period of 90 days as well as ensure that the immigrants have safe, sanitary and affordable housing for the duration of the initial sponsorship period. Additionally, residents are responsible for connecting with relevant services like health care and education and assisting them in getting jobs while facilitating cultural connections.

“There’s a lot of work upfront, because it’s not a task that any group should take on lightly, providing all the services that someone needs to start a new life in a new country, a new language. It’s a huge, huge process,” said Cook.

She began first reaching out to people who were interested, including Charlotte residents Laurie Thompson, John Limanek and Nicole Noor, as well as Shelburne resident and All Souls Faith Gathering lead pastor, Don Chatfield. In order to become a sponsor group, there must be at least five people who will go through thorough background checks and training.

“So now we have a steering committee of really experienced people that have worked in resettlement agencies, have hosted and sponsored people in a variety of ways, and people who know the social services system inside and out as well as the healthcare system,” Cook said.

“We’ve got a good initial network, but we’re still looking for people, particularly in the housing arena.”

Cook said refugees in Vermont and more specifically, Chittenden County, face unique hardships because of the expensive — and tight — housing and rental markets, and the state’s rural nature. Because of these things, the group has a target of raising $5,000 dollars to help find donated, used vehicles.

order to encourage others to understand that variety in culture adds immeasurable value to a community.

“Variety in culture is wonderful,” said Thompson. “I also think that the more people get to experience different cultures, the more tolerance and understanding they have of people and how good it can be instead of being afraid of a culture that they don’t know anything about.”

For Chatfield, there are multiple reasons a community should consider programs like this. The first is, with global conflict on the rise, there are many people in need of a safe place to relocate and begin life again.

“We all had a chance to pause and reflect about what’s really important. I know in talking with our members, there’s been a great deal of concern about the lack of housing,” he said. “The challenge that poses for New Americans, and so I think that led to deep interest in members about how to play a role in addressing that.”

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Husband-and-wife duo and retired members of the Charlotte Trails Committee, Thompson and Limaneck, said they joined in

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her are forever blessed by her grace and memory.

Emma’s north stars have always been love, kindness, creativity; finding awe in small things; the magic of her childhood, her family, pets and friends; the sharing of a good meal, art and music. In the last year of her life, Emma found great pride in training to be a recovery coach with the caring and generous community at The Turning Point. There, she built connections with others of like mind who were devoted to helping some of our community’s most vulnerable populations. Emma was surrounded and supported by a fellowship of humans where she learned to embrace the mantra to thine own self be true — and she lived it.

Emma is survived by her

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parents, Kathy Lara and Clement Nilan, of Burlington; and her sister, Molly Nilan and her husband, Ben, and their two children Ella, 12, and Jacob, 9, of Shelburne.

She was celebrated by a large and loving extended family in Vermont, New York, New Jersey and Washington.

Emma grew up in Burlington and Shelburne with her sister and cousins, especially Chloe, Vanessa and Charlotte, and her dearly loved Aunt Janice and Uncle Ken. She was deeply connected to her closest friends, Jessica Bridge, Naomi Krasnow, Ali Marchildon, Isabel Epstein Gentry, Eva Antczak and Emily Korkosz, to name just a few. They were adored by Emma and will continue to be part of her family.

We extend a heartfelt thank

The week-long bait drop is a cooperative effort between Vermont and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services to stop the spread of the potentially fatal disease.

Rabies is a deadly viral disease of the brain that infects mammals. It is most often seen in raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats, but unvaccinated pets and livestock can also get rabies.The virus is spread through the bite of an infected animal or contact with its

you to the amazing and tireless medical professionals in Burlington and Boston, at Boston Children’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, who worked heroically in caring for Emma, despite extremely trying circumstances. Their extraordinary expertise and compassion enabled Emma to remain a bright light among us for over two decades. Emma spent much time in the medical facilities in both cities. The list of their names is a “Canyon of Heroes” and each is honored, particularly Dr. Karen Sokol, Dr. Jaina Clough, hospice nurse Carrie Steele, Dr. Adam Greenlee, Dr. Cindy Noyes, Dr. Peter Van Buren, Dr. Scott Yeager, Dr. Wendy Davis and the amazing team of physicians, nurses and staff at the University of Vermont

McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, where Dr. Nancy Long and Dr. Matthew Gervais worked with great compassion to help bring Emma home to spend her last days surrounded by her family and friends. We are forever grateful that Emma’s voice was heard and honored.

In lieu of flowers, Emma requested that you take as many moments as you can to pause and appreciate the beauty around you and to look at flowers and sunsets. During Emma’s last walks, she was thrilled by the snow crocuses. Emma loved dragonflies, forsythias, peonies and lilacs and wants you to remember her as they appear.

A celebration of life will be held at the Community Barn at the Intervale Center in Burling-

saliva. If left untreated, rabies is almost always fatal in humans and animals. However, treatment with the rabies vaccine is nearly 100 percent effective when given soon after a person is bitten by a rabid animal.

So far this year, 23 animals in Vermont have tested positive for rabies, and 14 of those have been raccoons.

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ton on Sunday, May 21, 2023, 4-8 p.m. Please join her family as they gather to share good food and words and collectively remember the light of Emma.

Emma, you are free from pain and celebrated every minute. We adore you, sweet angel. A beloved friend, Dave, from the Massachusetts General Cardiac Catheterization Lab, wrote, “I will gain comfort from Dr. Seuss for now. ‘Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.’”

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Shelburne Historical Society will have a display and president Dorothea Penar will lead a cemetery tour at 1 p.m. Food vendors round out the event with everything from coffee and lemonade to burgers and creemees. Kids will enjoy meeting animals from Shelburne Farms, craft projects, and

face painting. Towards burne-Hinesburg head to the Fire Golf Ball depending land. Proceeds Rotary’s

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ARIES

March 21 - April 20

Aries, gure out where your priorities lie, then position yourself in the right corner to get things done effectively. It could take some time before you see progress. Remain patient.

TAURUS

April 21 - May 21

It’s best if you can keep tight control of your emotions and not let others see what is brewing behind your stoic demeanor, Taurus. This will give you an advantage in negotiations.

GEMINI

May 22 - June 21

Gemini, if you’re too pragmatic this week, you may miss the opportunity to do something spontaneous and really enjoyable with friends. Don’t think; jump in this one time.

CANCER

June 22 - July 22

The week may start off sluggishly, Cancer. Give yourself permission to start off slowly and build up as you get enough energy and motivation to move along.

LEO

July 23 - Aug. 23

Leo, rather than being ready to roar at the world, you can barely let pass a meow. You’re more than happy to roll back over in bed most days. Search for an energy boost.

VIRGO

Aug. 24 - Sept. 22

Virgo, early on in the week you may feel disorganized and out of sorts. But soon enough you will nd your stride. Once you’re in a groove it will be smooth sailing.

LIBRA

Sept. 23 - Oct. 23

Libra, if someone at work has been holding you back or seems to be standing in your way, it’s justi able to feel resentment. Take the high road and remain pleasant and positive.

SCORPIO

Oct. 24 - Nov. 22

Scorpio, don’t ignore your responsibilities, no matter how mundane they may seem. Completing small tasks will help you set the course for more success.

SUDOKU

Here’s How It Works:

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must ll each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can gure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

SAGITTARIUS

Nov. 23 - Dec. 21

Your judgement may be clouded by some lofty dreams you have been having, Sagittarius. Separate the whimsy from what you actually may be able to transfer to real life.

CAPRICORN

Dec 22 - Jan. 20

You may be tempted to butt heads with authority gures in the days to come, but you’ll catch more ies with honey, Capricorn. Get your frustrations out another way.

AQUARIUS

Jan. 21 - Feb. 18

Relationship issues come to the forefront, Aquarius. This can be any relationship, be it personal or professional. Sit down with this person and esh things out.

PISCES

Feb. 19 - March 20

The current cosmic climate has you a tad restless, Pisces. You’re ready to stretch your ns, so to say. Set off on a grand adventure.

CLUES ACROSS

1. It’s all over the beach

5. A cirque

8. Corpuscle count (abbr.)

11. In uential report author

13. Satisfaction

14. Recurring only at long intervals

15. Islamic calendar month

16. Neither

17. Gelatinous substance

18. American electronic music producer

20. Old computer system

21. Professional organization

22. Malaria mosquitoes

25. Not composed of matter

30. It’s in the ocean

31. Peyton’s little brother

32. French commune

33. Eyelashes

38. Equal (pre x)

41. Quality of little or no rain

43. One who beheads

45. Sung to 48. In uential punk artist

49. Amount of time

50. Polio vaccine developer

55. Abba __, Israeli politician

56. Job

57. Flat-bottomed sailboat

59. Japanese wooden clog

60. Folk singer DiFranco

61. FL city

62. Naturally occurring solid

63. Language of indigenous Asian people

64. Dark brown

CLUES DOWN

1. Soviet Socialist Republic

2. Zoroastrian concept of holy re

3. Venomous snake genus

4. Uninteresting

5. Straightforwardness

6. Expression of wild excitement

7. Arrange in order

8. East Indian cereal grass

9. Hillsides

10. Bird beak covering

12. Baseball stat

ANSWERS

14. Edge of a surfboard

19. Wrapping accessory

23. Express approval

24. Deduce

25. Similar

26. Born of

27. Automobile

28. Obliged to repay

Live in

In uential journalist Tarbell

Set a ame

OJ trial judge

town

nation

Egg-shaped wind instrument

In slow tempo

Related on the mother’s side