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The winners of the 2026 Community Art Contest were honored last month. See more photos on page 14.

Deb Mayfield, owner of the Country Christmas Loft, is challenging two-term incumbent Rep. Kate Lalley, for Shelburne’s seat in the Vermont House of Representatives. Mayfield is a Republican and Lalley is a Democrat. Both representatives say they look to work across party lines to move the state forward on issues like housing, health care, education and affordability. Mayfield plans to focus her term on listening to legislators and residents before making policies. She said she was inspired to run by the multiple conversations she had with customers in her store about rising costs of health care and college education and

issues with finding primary care doctors. “I’m running as a Republican, but I’m running more as a person that wants to be here to be the voice for Shelburne, to be the voice of everyone in Shelburne, not based off of your party,” Mayfield said. She moved to Vermont in 2004 and operated the Shelburne Country Store from 2007-2022. She and her husband currently own Country Christmas Loft. She has been a justice of the peace, served on the town’s board of civil authority and worked in finance and accounting through her career. Mayfield said she prefers town-made decisions instead of state mandates or policies that See REPRESENTATIVES on page 19

New café oﬀers space for both caregivers and kids to play MARI HUGLIN STAFF WRITER

While raising her four kids, Rachel Cartwright experienced a lack of indoor play spaces, so she and her husband Andy decided to do something about it. Next week, the Cartwrights

will open a play café — a space that parents, caregivers and kids can enjoy this year. Located at 2800 Shelburne Road, the Natural Nest Play Café will open Monday, Oct. 19 and welcomes children ages up to age 8. At the café, caregivers are their children’s supervisors, but

they have space to chat with other adults and parents, drink coﬀee and get work done. The play area is Montessori-style with toys made of natural and non-toxic materials, like wood. There are a variety of play structures and activities that kids can interact with while socializing

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Shelburne has found the right fit for its new town manager, and although the ink had not yet dried on the contract, she said yes. On Tuesday, after press deadline, the Shelburne Selectboard named current deputy town manager Patricia “Patty” Carpenter to the top spot. Selectboard chair Matt Wormser said current town manager Matt Lawless will likely serve until the end of the year and Carpenter will take over in January. Patricia Carpenter Carpenter will receive a $140,600 salary for her first year, with a possible 4% annual raise. Carpenter became the town’s finance director in August 2024 and deputy town manager last January. She continued to manage finances while coordinating different levels of town management. Wormser said Carpenter has “righted the ship financially” and many department heads agree she is the best person for this position since she already knows many aspects of town unlike an external candidate. Shelburne News previously reported in August that Carpenter completed three years’ worth of backlogged audits of the town’s finances — before that, Shelburne had not

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Another candidate enters race for county high bailiff Political Notebook Schuyler Jackson Schuyler Jackson is running for Chittenden County high bailiff. Here is Jackson’s campaign message: I am pleased to declare that I am a “write in” candidate as S. Jackson to be Chittenden County’s high bailiff. This office is an English carry-over from the colonial days in which Vermont adopted in its constitution — a high bailiff for each of the state’s 14 counties. No other state has this office. The high bailiff has no public duties or authority other than to arrest the county

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sheriff for an offense — an authority that has never been exercised and can be performed by other existing state authorities. My first action upon election and being sworn in as high bailiff will be to recommend amending the constitution to delete the office. No rush but to a good end: elimination of an outdated office on state ballots with related costs of administering elections; and reduce the size of government by fourteen county high bailiffs. Secondly, I will review laws that created governmental activities that may be no longer relevant to the public good or could be reorganized. I will make recommendations for amendments and possible executive action to the governor and appropriate legislative committees. My qualifications are experience in Vermont state and local government, legal training and experience, and concerns for efficient and cost-effective government. Any questions, contact me: Schuyler Jackson, 657 Lincoln Hill Road, Hinesburg, Vt 05461; (802) 825-5670; schuylerbjackson@gmail.com

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even presented a Janoo-jingle he helped a friend record at the beginning of the event to welcome the candidate. Janoo, D-Burlington, is challenging incumbent Gov. Phil Scott, R-Berlin, who is seeking his sixth term as governor. Janoo and audience members at the Oct. 1 forum discussed topics like health care, housing, education and food accessibility, and her approach to possible solutions. Through the night, Janoo listened and jotted notes down in a small notebook while

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Shelburne Police Blotter: Oct. 4-10 Total reported incidents: 62 Traffic stops: 13 Traffic tickets: 8 Warnings: 9 Medical emergency: 21 Suspicious activity: 9 Agency assistance: 8 Mutual aid: 4 Alarm: 2 Fire alarm: 1 Citizen dispute: 2 Property damage, non-vandalism: 2 Motorist assist: 1 Background investigation: 1 Odor investigation: 1 Litter/public health concern: 1 Theft – automobile: 1 Traffic hazard: 1 Crash: 2 Stalking: 1 Fraud: 1 VIN inspection: 1 Noise disturbance: 1 Unresponsive: 1 911 hang up calls: 0 Selected incidents: Oct. 4 at 10:37 p.m., an injured patient was transported to the hospital after a one-car crash on North Gate Road. Oct. 5 at 12:33 a.m., officers gave a warning to multiple women yelling at each other at the T-Bird Motel. Oct. 6 at 3:50 p.m., someone

reported being followed to work and home. Oct. 6 at 5:41 p.m., no one was injured in a three-car crash at Shelburne Road and Lower Webster Road. Oct. 7 at 5:53 a.m., someone reported their vehicle stolen on Shelburne Road. Oct. 7 at 9:59 a.m., police warned someone not to dump trash in the Automaster parking lot on. Oct. 7 at 5:13 p.m., a caller reported a strong gas smell on Turtle Lane, but no hazard was found. Oct. 8 at 4:58 a.m., Shelburne police assisted Williston police with closing Saint George Road after an officer-involved shooting. Oct. 10 at 3:12 a.m., Shelburne Fire assisted Charlotte Fire and Rescue at a structure fire on Greenbush Road. Oct. 10 at 9:48 p.m., Shelburne Police assisted Stowe Police with a missing person report, and later found the person at Shelburne Campgrounds. Note: Charges filed by police are subject to review by the Chittenden County State’s Attorney office and can be amended or dropped.

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The Vermont Agency of Transportation is once again inviting Vermont schools to name the state’s big, orange snowplows. AOT’s Name a Plow program began in 2021, when public and private schools, preschools and homeschooling students named the state’s full-sized plow trucks for the first time. The program is now offered every two years. To enter the Name a Plow program, the school’s principal or director should complete the online form on the Name a Plow webpage. Each school may submit only one name. This is not a contest. Every school that submits a name will participate. (First come, first served to name the 250 trucks.) The principal/director must review the name to ensure that it is appropriate. The principal/director must complete the entire form and be sure to submit an alternate name in case the first-choice name is already taken by another school. Each school’s plow name will be assigned to a plow truck at a Maintenance District garage. The sign on the truck will include the plow name and the school that named it. The deadline to submit a name is Oct.30. AOT Maintenance District plow operators will visit the schools that name a truck this year on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 9 a.m. (weather permit-

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life jackets during the colder months following a new state law signed by Gov. Phil Scott. As part of Senate Bill S.326, the mandate requires anyone on the open deck of a vessel underway on Vermont waterways to wear a properly secured, U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device. This critical safety rule is in effect from Nov. 1 through May 1 each year. The legislation addresses the severe, often fatal risks associated with sudden cold-water immersion. When an individual unexpectedly falls into freezing water, the physical shock triggers an immediate, involuntary gasp for air, potentially inhaling water. Additionally, rapid cooling of the muscles quickly robs even the most experienced swimmers of their strength and coordination. This makes it nearly impossible to swim to safety or locate a stowed life jacket. By requiring boaters to wear their life jackets proactively, the law ensures immediate buoyancy and drastically improves survival and rescue times, according to a press release. When operating in cold-water conditions, emergency responses take longer due to fewer boats on the water and limited off-season search and rescue asset availability. The required PFD must be in

At Vermont Day School, a PreK-8 independent school in Shelburne, has added Blain Newton to its board of directors. Blain Newton is the chief information officer at BETA Technologies and the parent of two students at Vermont Day School. A lifelong learner and student pilot, Newton brings a builder’s mindset and a love of technology, design and problem-solving to the Vermont Day School Board, where he is committed to fostering the next generation of innovative thinkers, according to a press release. “We’re delighted and grateful to welcome Blain to the board. He brings a unique background, business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit to complement our team and enrich the collective vision for Vermont Day School,” Ed Wilkens, founding board chair, said. “I’ve spent my career helping organizations grow with purpose, adopt new technology thoughtfully, and build for the long term. I look forward to bringing that experience to a school our family loves, and to helping ensure that the creativity, hands-on learning, and sense of discovery our children have found at Vermont Day School thrive for generations of students to come,” Newton said.

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A shade tree — a red maple (Acer rubrum) — was planted at Shelburne Beach this summer in memory of Shelburne resident, Judy Cooley. Beachgoers will benefit from its shade for decades to come.

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Letters to the Editor Harm reduction has gone too far in Vermont To the Editor: For those of us who live in its suburbs, walking around Burlington’s downtown, seeing and often being threatened by drug users, make it a shocking experience. For Burlington residents, as one was quoted in the September Atlantic Monthly (“The cities that said yes to drugs,” July 30), “It’s like my children and I are living in the zombie apocalypse.” The author, Michael Powell, interviewed state’s attorney Sarah George, who had announced a new policy in 2022: “If police officers stopped cars with broken taillights, tinted windows or expired licenses and found a cache of narcotics, her office would most likely decline to prosecute the cases, on the grounds that racial discrimination could have motivated the traffic stops.” She emphasized that drugs could be confiscated and destroyed but questioned the need to go beyond that, rhetorically asking “is prosecution needed?” “Or have we done enough already?” On Nov. 3 George is running in for a third term as state’s attorney. The Atlantic article makes clear that the Progressive philosophy of “Harm Reduction” is misguided and has gone much too far in Vermont. What was intended as harm reduction for dealers and users, threatens and deeply unsettles Burlington residents, their children, business owners and visitors. It is obvious that Vermont and Burlington need a much more effective approach to governance and security than Sarah George

and others provide. It’s time to wake up and vote out Progressives. Robert Finn Shelburne

Gray campaigns with honesty and respect To the Editor: I support Molly Gray in her campaign to be our next lieutenant governor — and I am unhappy with the personal attacks John Rodgers made against Molly and her family in the recent Vermont Public candidates forum. I have known Molly Gray for several years, beginning in 2022 when we were both candidates in the Democratic primary for Congress. She lost that primary, but campaigned with honesty, integrity and respect for her fellow candidates. Following that loss, she gave birth to her dear little son and took on the responsibility of being executive director for the Afghan Alliance — helping needy people and receiving a salary far lower than she could have had as an attorney in the private sector. I trust and believe in Molly Gray — and I hope you will too. Louis Meyers Shelburne

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continued from page 5 direct sunlight. Shade trees benefit people outdoors, too. By shielding pedestrians and outside workers from direct sunlight, trees reduce the amount of heat their bodies absorb. Air moving through branches and leaves, also creates a cooler, more comfortable microclimate. This makes it easier for people to spend time outside during hot weather. Large, deciduous trees planted on the west and east sides of a house can be especially effective at providing shade. Deciduous trees block strong summer heat but allow warming winter sunlight through bare branches. A mature sugar maple (Acer saccharum) can have a canopy 40-50 feet across, with dense, overlapping leaves that provide generous shade. The Northern red oak (Quercus rubra) is another excellent native shade tree. Tough, and long-lived, it eventually develops a broad, spreading canopy capable of casting deep shade. Trees planted on the west side of a house block intense late-afternoon sun and yield the greatest cooling effect. A tree should be planted 10 to 40 feet away from a building — depending upon the size of tree — to protect foundations while effectively shading windows and walls. Properly placed trees can provide significant shade and, according to some estimates, reduce air-conditioning costs by as much as 35%. As climate change contributes to more frequent and intense extreme-heat events, shade trees play an important role in reducing people’s exposure to dangerous heat. By reducing temperatures around homes, streets and outdoor spaces, trees can help lower the risk of heat exhaustion, heat stroke, dehydration and other heat-related illnesses.

Heat hurts trees, too Trees help protect us from extreme heat, but they aren’t immune to it. High temperatures can cause severe water loss, damage to cells, and even structural failure. During extreme heat, a tree may lose water through its leaves faster than its roots can absorb water from the soil. To conserve water, a tree closes the tiny pores in its leaves. But that also limits photosynthesis and reduces the tree’s ability to cool itself.

The signs of heat stress can appear quickly. Leaves wilt, turn brown around the edges, or develop leaf scorch. A stressed tree may shed leaves prematurely, thinning its canopy and making it even harder to recover. Extreme heat can also damage a tree below ground. Sun-baked soil can injure delicate feeder roots and make it more difficult for the tree to absorb water and nutrients. As the tree uses up its stored food reserves, its tissues become weaker and more vulnerable to disease. In severe cases, limbs can break and fall even when there is little or no wind.

Help trees help us For trees to help us, we must take care of them — especially when they are young. For newly planted trees, regular watering is the single most important factor in helping them become established. Trees should be watered throughout at least their first two growing seasons, and longer during periods of drought. Not sure whether your tree needs water? Simply press your finger into the soil. If it feels dry, it’s time to water. A ring of mulch around the tree can also help conserve soil moisture. Just be sure to keep the mulch away from the trunk itself.

Shelburne shade trees The town of Shelburne recognizes the value of planting shade trees in public rights-of-way and public areas. In April, the town selectboard adopted a Shade Tree Preservation Plan, developed collaboratively by the Shelburne Tree Committee and the Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program. The plan expands the responsibilities of the Shelburne Tree Warden for planting and maintaining shade trees in the town. It also provides a framework for managing and preserving the community’s public trees. Learn more about how Shelburne cares for its shade trees at shelburnevt.org/ DocumentCenter/View/7675/ShelburnePublic-Tree-Management-and-ShadeTree-Preservation-Plan-04202026

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COMMUNITY Community Notes Vermont Teddy Bear hosts Halloween Hugs workshops Vermont Teddy Bear will host its Halloween Hugs workshop Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31 at 6655 Shelburne Road in Shelburne. Participants can make a stuffed ghost, tiger or Champ and take part in a sticker craft and storytime. Cider and snacks will be provided, and attendees will receive a discount on in-store purchases that day. Workshop times are Oct. 17, 11 a.m.noon and 2-3 p.m.; Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-noon; Oct. 24, 11 a.m.-noon and 2-3 p.m.; Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-noon; and Oct. 31, 11 a.m.-noon and 2-3 p.m. Cost is $60. For more information, visit vermontteddybear.com.

Hinesburg Artist Series presents fall concert The Hinesburg Artist Series will present a fall concert featuring the Hinesburg Community Band and South County Chorus Sunday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. at Champlain Valley Union High School in Hinesburg. Both groups will perform under the direction of Rufus Patrick, founder and music director of the Hinesburg Artist Series. The South County Chorus will perform seasonal selections including “Autumn Song” by PINKZEBRA, “The Gargoyle” and “Bono Malum Superatum,” along with other familiar and new pieces. The Hinesburg Community Band’s program

will include “West Highlands Sojourn,” “Cantus Jubilante” and Robert Sheldon’s “Like a River,” along with other contemporary selections. The concert is free, and donations are welcome. For more information, visit hinesburgartistseries.org.

Author celebrates ‘Mischief’ memoir in nook talks Vermont author Trish Passmore Alley will celebrate the publication of her memoir, “Defining Grace: Showing Up with the Gift of Divine Mischief,” Friday, Oct. 23, at 2:30 p.m. at the Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne. Alley will be in conversation with Robin Turnau, former chief advancement officer of Shelburne Farms and former CEO of Vermont Public. The event is supported by the Flying Pig Bookstore in Shelburne. The memoir explores the experiences and unexpected turns that led Alley to find her voice and use it in service to others.

SB library features photo exhibition The South Burlington Public Library’s Art Wall will feature photography by Jeffrey Trubisz through Nov. 30. The Art Wall is at the library, 180 Market St., South Burlington, and can See COMMUNITY NOTES on page 15

News from Pierson Library Join the Pierson Library, 5376 Shelburne Road, for the following events. To register, call 802-985-5124. • Engage: The Human Dimension of a Practicing Philosophy, Saturday, Oct. 17: 2-4 p.m. Join the Pierson Library and Shelburne neighbor Nick Marconi in a new bi-monthly journey into philosophy. The word philosophy comes from the Greek philos, which means the love in friendship, and Sophia (wisdom), hence philosophia, a movement toward the wisdom and mutual understanding of friends. • Teen Advisory: Haunted House Planning Committee, Wednesdays (Oct. 21 and 28): 2-3 p.m. Youth Advisory Group turns ghostly this month and invites you and your peers to join our annual teen-led Haunted House Planning Committee. We will practice scares, discuss themes, plot, plan and build the 2026 Haunted Town Hall Xperience. Join us, if you dare. • Pierson Stretches: Yoga for Healthy Aging with Monika Jaeckle, Wednesdays (Oct. 21 and Nov. 18): 6-7:15 p.m. This practice addresses the needs of the aging body and nervous system through safe, gentle and deliberate movement, support-

ing multidimensional strength, joint health and mobility, fracture prevention, cognitive resilience, and a deeper connection to our innate wisdom and intelligence. Please bring your own mat. • Middle grade Magic: The Gathering, Fridays (Oct. 23): 3:15-4:30 p.m. Teens and tweens ages 10-14, stop in for an afternoon of Magic: The Gathering with friends. Bring your Magic Card deck, discuss strategy and spend an afternoon gaming in the best of company. Beginners welcome. • Pierson Stretches: Vinyasa Yoga Flow with Laura Meyer, Fridays (Oct. 23 and Nov. 6): 6-7:15 p.m. Strengthen, lengthen and wind down your week with a grounding flow. This class can be more challenging, but students are encouraged to modify and make the practice their own. Bring your own mat. • Haunted Town Hall: Wednesday, Oct. 28: 5-7 p.m. Brave kids (ages 8-plus), teens and adults — kick off Halloween early with a spine-chilling haunted house experience. Designed, built, and brought to life entirely by our talented teen and tween patrons, this eerie adventure is sure to thrill and delight. Do you have what it takes to make it through?

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Shelburne rec soccer a success COURTESY PHOTOS

Above: With over 260 kids playing and 45 volunteer coaches, this program is one of the biggest youth sports in Shelburne. Each year since 1994, the Joe Cenis Service Award is presented to a volunteer who has given of themselves through hard work, energy and enthusiasm to make the Shelburne Recreation Soccer Program enjoyable and successful. Coach Brittany Jackson is the 2026 award recipient. Right: Coaches Brad Coolidge (Pink Pig) and John Gobeil (Flying Guinea Pig) came dressed as their team mascot name for the third and fourth grade girls’ teams. They both embraced the fun spirit of Newberry Cup.

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LETTERS continued from page 6 4, Equal Protection of Law. Introduced in May 2023, Prop 4 is a legislatively referred constitutional amendment that passed two legislative sessions and is now on the ballot for voters in this mid-term election. Vermont’s constitution, adopted in 1777, does not have an equal protection clause that prohibits discrimination based on a person’s race, sex, religion or other characteristics. Article 7, Common Benefits Clause, serves as the constitutional protection against unequal treatment but does not address the problems of unfair and unjust discrimination. Prop 4 changes this by addressing historical gaps in our constitution and strengthening civil rights. The proposed amendment reads: “That the people are guaranteed equal protection under the law. The State shall not deny equal treatment under the law on account of a person’s race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or national origin.” Adding Prop 4 to the constitution is important because constitutional rights are permanent. The Legislature will have constitutional support to adopt laws that ensure all people in Vermont are treated with equal dignity and respect. This is particularly significant because we can no longer count on the federal government or Supreme Court to provide adequate protection against discrimination. Prop 4 makes clear that our founding document stands for everyone who calls Vermont home. It’s our turn to make history. Let’s vote yes on Prop 4.

conservative state legislators and corporate interests gather to concoct “model laws” that promote corporate interests. ALEC concocted a model right to work law back in 1995. Brown’s view that right to work bans should not be ensconced in the constitution is ironic given that ALEC “has been actively pushing the idea of a second Constitutional Convention to rewrite the U.S. Constitution,” according to a July 31, 2017, exposedbycmd.org article. I think it’s a fair assumption that Prop 3 is intended to keep organizations like ALEC from stealthily undermining unions. It’s not surprising that Brown’s position aligns with ALEC’s given that she represents the Fiscal Alliance Foundation, one of a large network of nonprofits dedicated to reducing taxes and regulation. The Alliance is affiliated with the State Policy Network which shares many of same funding sources as ALEC, including Koch institutions. The Alliance’s 2024 tax filing shows revenue of $754,008, with $259,844 going to salaries.

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Robert A. “Bob” Burley, 98, a longtime resident of Waitsfield, passed away at his home in Shelburne on Sept. 23, 2026. His daughter Jill was by his side. There will be a memorial event to honor his life at the Mad River Glen Basebox on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. All are welcome. Please bring stories and memories to share. A full obituary will run in next week’s paper.

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HOME & GARDEN Tips for extending the growing season into fall DEBORAH J. BENOIT UVM EXTENSION

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whatever’s handy to cover still-producing plants. If this is your go-to plan, use breathable fabrics like old sheets, tablecloths or lightweight blankets. When you cover the plant, be sure the material reaches all the way to the ground. The classic bell-shaped, glass or plastic cloche is easy to place over a single plant in the evening and

remove in the morning. Just be sure the plant doesn’t touch the sides once it’s in place. If you’ve planted cool season crops like kale (Brassica oleracea), consider using a floating row cover made of spun-bonded polypropylene fibers. Place a length of this breathable fabric over the entire row, using weights or garden

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staples along the edge to hold it in place. By installing a series of flexible rods bent into a u-shape over a row and placing the fabric cover over the hoops, you’ll create a low tunnel and add a protective layer of air around what’s growing inside. As with a floating row cover, be sure to anchor the fabric in place. You can provide additional protection by adding a plastic cover over the fabric one. The USDA has guidance (go.uvm.edu/nrcslowtunnel) on using low tunnels. Did you use a cold frame in the spring? Consider using it again this fall to help protect cool season crops. With its wooden sides and hinged cover, it provides sturdy protection against cold and wind. Surround it with an insulating material like hay or add a heavy blanket over the top at night to help retain warmth within the cold frame. Regulate temperatures inside by opening the top as needed on warm, sunny days to allow excess heat to escape. Even if you don’t have a traditional glasshouse, you can have some of the benefits. A mini greenhouse kit consists of a metal frame and a fitted plastic cover and often includes shelves. It combines the ease of walk-in plant care with a

measure of protection within the closed structure. Whatever method you choose to protect against damage due to freezing temperatures, the material used to cover plants can make a difference. A lightweight spun-bonded fabric covering can provide up to a few degrees of frost protection, a medium weight a bit more, and a heavier weight up to 8 degrees Fahrenheit. If the fabric rests on a frame, the layer of air created around plants can provide additional protection. Avoid using plastic sheeting or tarps unless you’re using a support like hoops or a frame to keep the plastic from touching the plants you’re trying to protect. Direct contact between plastic and a plant can transmit the cold, causing cell damage from freezing even though the mini climate inside the protective cover may be above freezing. In addition, during daylight hours, plastic can trap heat and moisture, so be sure to remove coverings early in the day to avoid overheating or possible rot. Inside that protective covering, you’re creating a microclimate. A remote thermometer can help See GROWING SEASON on page 13

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Above: Use breathable fabrics like old sheets, tablecloths, or lightweight blankets to cover still-producing plants this autumn. Below: By installing a series of flexible rods bent into a u-shape over a row and placing a fabric cover over the hoops, you’ll create a low tunnel and add a protective layer of air around what’s growing inside, like this lettuce.

GROWING SEASON continued from page 12 monitor the temperature inside a cold frame or other enclosure to help you determine when to close it to conserve warmth and when to open it to allow airflow. For answers to your home gardening questions, contact the University of Vermont Extension Master Gardeners Helpline online (go.uvm.edu/gardeninghelpline) or by phone

(802-656-5421, Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon) from April to October. Deborah Benoit is a UVM Extension Master Gardener who volunteers as a garden columnist and participates in Bennington County Extension Master Gardener Chapter activities.

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Art contest winners give town a boost of color The Shelburne Farmers Market held an art contest this summer. The theme was “Show us your Shelburne.” Here are pieces created by the six winners across various mediums. Clockwise from top left: “Bubbling Over” by Erin Leigh Fritts; “Time Forest” by Erica Victoria; “A Summer Day” by Kimberlee Forney; “Beans and Berries” by Molly Ruitenberg, the Next Generation Artist Award winner; “Market Days” by Caitlin Betsy Bell; and “Shelburne’s Common Threads,” by Market and People’s Choice winner Kimi Sabella.

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Lost Nation Theater will host “An Edgar Allan Poe Halloween,” Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. at Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St., Montpelier. The event is Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. at Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St., Montpelier.

COMMUNITY NOTES continued from page 8 be viewed during library hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit s o u t h b u r l i n g t o n l i b r a r y. o rg / art-wall-photography-by-jeffrey-trubisz.

explore prayer and healing through the Bible, particularly the life and teachings of Jesus, and the principles of Christian Science. Lewis will share personal stories and discuss how prayer can bring spiritual clarity, peace and wholeness. He will also discuss the teachings of Mary Baker Eddy, founder

of the Christian Science movement, and her understanding of Christian healing. For more information, contact Marilyn Sowles at 802-238-3282 or marilynsowles@gmail.com.

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Join Shelburne Parks and Recreation for the following events: Shelburne’s annual Halloween events take place on Sunday, Oct. 25. • Halloween Costume Contest (before rotary parade), noon-1 p.m. at the Shelburne Municipal Building, activity room on ground floor. Prizes will be awarded in six age groups and five costume categories. • Halloween Parade, presented by the Charlotte-Shelburne-Hinesburg Rotary. • 1 p.m. Floats line up at Shopping Plaza • 2 p.m. Parade begins on Falls Road For more information about the Halloween Parade, see the Charlotte-Shelburne-Hinesburg Rotary Event page on Facebook. For questions or to register a float contact: Richard J. Fox, Esq. / 802-448-0118 / rfox@foxlawvt. com. Join the rotary at the Shelburne Fire Station after the parade for music and free food. • Halloween games, activities and haunted stage at town gym, 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Kids will be allowed to play each game or activity once and receive candy or a prize at each station. After exiting the gym, you are welcome to get back in line to enter again if you wish. • Yoga for strength, mobility

and stress relief. This welcoming all-levels class will help you build strength, improve flexibility and balance, support healthy bones and release the stress that accumulates from everyday life. Guided by longtime yoga teacher and teacher trainer C. Jane Taylor. Bring a yoga mat and any props you like to use. Participants should be comfortable sitting on and rising from the floor. $90, Tuesdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Library Community Room. • Youth basketball registration is open. This program is open to kids in grades 1-6. See our website for complete program details and registration information. Registration deadline is Nov. 13. Volunteer coaches are needed. If interested, please call the Recreation Office at 802-985-9551 or indicate at time of registration. • We are excited to partner with the Edge Sports & Fitness to offer preschool and learn to swim lessons. The pool is located at 75 Eastwood Dr. in South Burlington. Be sure to read each program description for program details and requirements. November session dates: 1, 8, 15, 22, cost: $104 resident/ $114 non-resident. December session dates: 6, 13, 20 Session cost: $77 resident/$87 non-resident. See our website for complete program details including class description, age, and program requirements. Register through Shelburne Parks and Recreation.

Lost Nation gets spooky with Poe event Lost Nation Theater will host An Edgar Allan Poe Halloween, a one-night Halloween fundraiser featuring spooky stories, modern dance, a costume contest and themed refreshments. The event is Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. at Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St., Montpelier. Masks are encouraged but not required. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the event or at the door. Reserved center seats are available for an additional fee. The show will also be livestreamed and available for digital viewing. For tickets and information, visit lostnationtheater.org.

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Lecture explores healing through prayer Bobby Lewis, a Christian Science practitioner and international speaker, will present “Effective Prayer: Finding Healing and Wholeness in Divine Love” Saturday, Oct. 24, at 10:30 a.m. at First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Burlington. The free, one-hour talk will

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Watching a leaf fall off a tree brings so much joy

ILLUSTRATION BY ADELAIDE MURPHY TYROL

And of course there is the wind itself. Even under calm conditions, a falling leaf encounters resistance against the air. Changes in air resistance can alter the trajectory of the leaf many times during its descent. The best time to watch falling leaves is on a still day, though it can be enjoyable to watch the wind scattering leaves as well. I have watched red maple leaves, with their long petioles, pirouette as they fall, the petiole pointing down while the leaf rotates in tight circles like a ballerina in a tutu. In contrast, a black cherry leaf seems to descend with the “fluttering” motion, moving back and forth like the jitter action of a jitterbug fishing lure pulled through the water. In addition to fluttering and tumbling, I’ve added my own descriptors to falling leaves. I see some fall in a whirlpool-like motion, where the petiole points down and the leaf turns in broad circles as it falls. Others corkscrew through the air, twirling more tightly. Some float like a feather, some glide like going down a slide, and some just fall. Spending time watching a single leaf fall among the foliage can give you a deeper appreciation for autumn. After you’ve taken in the gorgeous colors over the next few weeks, take some time to focus on an individual leaf falling and notice the path it takes. Does it flutter or tumble? Does the wind change its course? Has it dried out or does it have any visible damage? This close observation can give a greater understanding of how leaf qualities and environmental conditions impact falling patterns and a sense of pleasure in tracing the path of a single leaf falling.

tal factors affect the path of a falling leaf. Insects can severely damage leaves by chewing holes and creating more irregular edges, which increases the likelihood of a leaf falling further from the parent tree. The drying of a leaf can make it more buoyant, because as it loses moisture it becomes lighter and catches the air more easily.

Timothy Nowicki is a retired naturalist who lives in southern Michigan. Illustration by Adelaide Murphy Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: nhcf.org.

The Outside Story Timothy Nowicki In autumn, the quilt of color covering the northern woodlands attracts people from around the world. As a retired naturalist, I have found that observing falling leaves brings more depth to enjoying autumn, because I can see the familiar colors with the new lens of watching the motion of falling leaves. This kind of close observation can add another dimension of pleasure to this special phenomenon. Over the years, I have enjoyed watching red maple, black oak and black cherry leaves falling in my backyard. While many leaves fall in an unremarkable manner, others fall in an acrobatic or gymnastics-like way. As a leaf falls, it may jitter, or somersault, or rotate while tracing a graceful, dance-like performance to the ground before coming to rest. Not all leaves have such routines, but by paying attention, I have learned to see patterns in the movements. Deciduous leaves that are simple and relatively symmetrical, such as black cherry leaves, fall to the ground quickly under non-windy conditions. Because of this, leaves should land under, or near, the tree so nutrients can be reabsorbed. Such reabsorption is ideal, as trees lose 40% of their assimilated carbon during leaf fall. But lobed leaves, such as white oak and red maple, glide for longer than unlobed leaves typically. Physicists at the Weizmann Institute of Science researched the paths of falling leaves in the 1990s and determined that there are two typical types of motion: fluttering, where leaves shift from side to side as they fall, and tumbling, where leaves turn over as they fall. Longer leaves are more likely to flutter, while shorter ones tumble, though other characteristics can impact how a leaf falls. One of the factors that can impact the aerodynamics of a leaf is the length of the petiole, or leaf stem. Longer petioles result

in a longer falling time, as the petiole acts similarly to a rotor blade on a helicopter, catching the air as the leaf falls. Aspens have long petioles, and therefore their leaves drift more slowly to the ground than the leaves of other tree species with shorter petioles. In real life, though, many environmen-

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JANOO continued from page 3 Zoie Saunders, a Scott appointee, community that cared for its faced resistance in the Legislature neighbors. Growing up in a politically engaged family that went to during her appointment. Janoo said, “Vermont loves Town Meeting every year showed public education,” but added her what democracy means and there has been a “sowing of the importance of deciding on discontent” around the public what is important as a community. She said her rural community education system and its funding was “half backneeds addressing. to-land hippies” She said “A process you use to and “half Vermont has old-school, great examples get to the future is ninth-generaof communition Vermontty schools that the future you get.” ers” who share programs, worked in the which should be arts, expanded and — Amanda Janoo trades, education and continued. Janoo is focused on housing health care. Janoo recognized and health care, and the room that affordability and security are erupted in applause when she said crucial to Vermonters. “I did really grow up with this Vermont “can and must move to a sense of, like, a good life is giving universal health care system”. Another resident brought up back to the community that raised the current issues with the Green you and the land that feeds you,” Mountain Care Board and how Janoo said. Rep. Chea Waters Evans, complicated and expensive it can be to recieve health care in the D-Charlotte, introduced Janoo and supported her bid for goverstate. “That’s the problem with our nor. Evans said she has been workcurrent health care system. It is ing on a government accountabildesigned to treat illness; it’s not ity bill for years and said some of designed to keep us healthy,” the systems in place in Vermont are great but just need more work. Janoo said. Evans said Janoo agreed The candidate said she wants to introduce more town doctors with her about not dismantling and nurses to provide preventa- systems, and that introducing tive health care for all Vermonters new ideas and processes can help to reduce the overall state health make systems better. “I really believe it’s actually care costs. She also wants to tax the more than policies that matter; it’s wealthiest Vermonters and those process,” Janoo said. “A process who own second homes and help you use to get to the future is the ensure Vermonters can afford future you get.” Evans said Janoo not only to stay in Vermont. She said her mother lives in the Northeast “aligns very much” with her Kingdom on a quiet road and principles and ideals, but also used to have neighbors during the with “not only the way our state COVID-19 pandemic. Now, most government should work, but the of the homes remain empty and way that I think it really could work.” are used as rental properties. Damon Ferrante of Charlotte said he is concerned with artificial intelligence, Flock surveillance cameras and data centers, all things Janoo said she wants to regulate to protect democracy. Janoo called such technology “technofascism” and wants the state to divest from these tech companies. “There’s a reason why they keep trying to ban states from being able to regulate AI, and that’s because we do have power right now,” she said. “I think it’s very important we use it.” Janoo shared her background growing up in Strafford surrounded by a supportive, engaged

PHOTO BY JEFFREY TRUBISZ

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Walk brings suicide awareness out of the dark

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The community is invited to join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Walk Saturday, Oct. 17, at Veterans Memorial Park in South Burlington. The event honors people who have died by suicide, supports those who may be struggling and brings the community together to promote hope and connection. Participants may bring family and friends, form a team or attend individually. Registration begins at 9 a.m., followed by the opening ceremony at 10 a.m. The walk covers 3 miles along the bike path. For details or

Contra dance in Burlington Queen City Contras will present a contra dance Friday, Oct. 23, at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall, 305 Flynn Ave., Burlington. A beginner lesson starts at 6:45 p.m., with dancing at 7 p.m. Red Dog Riley will provide the music, and Quena Crane will call the dances. All dances are taught, and no partner or previous experience is necessary. Admission is $12 for adults older than 18, $5 for ages 12-18 and people with low incomes, and free for children younger than 12.

Bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a water bottle. Masks are welcome but optional. Please stay home if you have symptoms.

Shelburne Museum is haunted for one night The Shelburne Museum will host Haunted Happenings, a family-friendly Halloween event, Sunday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the museum grounds. The event includes activities, games and trick-or-treating. Costumes are encouraged. Admission is $5, and children younger than 3 are admitted free. For more information, email education@shelburnemuseum. org.

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Art opening at Pierson The Pierson Library held its fall art show opening on Oct. 3. The show includes (clockwise from left) fine art woodwork by Adam Wager; local student art in the children’s room; AIA Vermont architecture award winners; oil paintings by Ken Russek; illustrations from Shelburne resident Stephanie Bush’s Winter Series; and photography from Huntington artist Mike Sipe (not pictured).

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REPRESENTATIVES continued from page 1 have forced towns to spend more money without support like the Clean Heat Standard and Act 181 that changed the framework of land use. “Don’t fix something just for the sake of putting a Band-Aid on it, but understand what’s wrong with it, and come up with a good way to fix it,” Mayfield said. Even though she lacks experience in State House politics, Mayfield is confident her business background and ability to listen to her community will serve her well. Lalley has lived in Shelburne since 2004 and is a regional planner for the Lamoille County Planning Commission. She has previously served on the Shelburne Selectboard. Lalley plans to attack affordability amidst the shrinking resources in the state. She said she wants to make effective and efficient policies. “We do not have the luxury of making policies that are not going to be able to deliver return on investment, because the investment that we have is very scarce and growing scarcer,” Lalley said. She currently serves on the House Committee on Transportation, where she works with other representatives on increasing public transportation in the state. She wants to join the housing or economic development committee in her next term if reelected. Lalley was also a founding member of

the bipartisan Caucus for Vermont’s Economy and helped create the Public Health Caucus. She said her experience will serve her well since she is familiar with how things work and navigating relationships in the House.

Housing Mayfield’s solution to the lack and high cost of housing is creating more jobs in the state, which she says would bring people into the state, allowing families to afford larger houses and older residents the ability to move into smaller homes or assisted living facilities. She would also support the expansion of trade schools, fostering the education of plumbers, electricians, carpenters, nurses, dental hygienists and other careers. Lalley frames the housing conversation as making housing something “people can afford,” instead of making “affordable housing” — she said the latter often implies expensive subsidized buildings. She said she would like to focus on nurturing small developers and tradespeople since Vermont has lost a lot of small building companies. She said Vermont has subsidized builders like the Champlain Housing Trust and large companies, but “nothing in between.” See REPRESENTATIVES on page 24

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Boys’ soccer Champlain Valley 3, St. Johnsbury 0: Stef Arsovski tallied twice for the Redhawks, who head into the final week of the regular season with a 9-2-1 record. Theo Skapof and Dylan Lutters combined to make five saves in a shutout effort. Waydon Cherington added a goal and Mahmood Rezaie chipped in with an assist. CVU look to wrap up the regular season against Mount Mansfield on Tuesday, after press deadline, before facing Burlington on Friday at 6 p.m.

Football Burr and Burton 53, Champlain Valley 7: Champlain Valley dropped its third game in a row, falling to Burr and Burton on Saturday afternoon. Jackson Carrasquillo hit Alex Jovell with a touchdown pass to account for the only Redhawk score of the game. The 2-4 Redhawks forced a couple of early turnovers but could not capitalize before the 6-0 Bulldogs took over the game.

CVU will next travel to Colchester to take on the Lakers on Friday at 7 p.m.

Boys’ golf Champlain Valley came in third place in Thursday’s Division I boys golf state championship, just behind first-place South Burlington and second-place Essex. Finn Bellezza led the Redhawks with an 85, followed by Sam Nostrand with an 87 and Quinn Vincent with an 89. Ben Gramer rounded out the top finishers with a 91 for CVU. It is the 10th year in a row that Champlain Valley has finished in the top three at the D-I state championship.

Girls’ soccer Champlain Valley 1, Colchester 0: Champlain Valley improved to 8-2-2 with a win over Colchester on Thursday in high school girls’ soccer. Charlotte Clark had the lone goal for the Redhawks, scoring in the 20th minute. Leta Candon had the assist on Clark’s game winner. CVU took on St. Johnsbury Wednesday, after press deadline, before welcoming Mount Mansfield on Saturday for a 10 a.m. game to wrap up the regular season.

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PLAY CAFÉ continued from page 1 house” and putting it in a public and creating their own LLC. Cartplay space that still feels cozy — wright said the longest part of the and caregivers don’t have to clean process was updating the buildup. ing’s water and sewer systems and After realizing the need for getting permits from town. more child care options, CartShe said that her business will wright researched opening her serve a need in Shelburne, and own business. She came across Vermont in general, as child care is Natural Nest, a Delaware-based limited, often expensive and many business that franchises locations. businesses lack staffing. Cartwright said she is the first The play café is not a day care franchisee outside Delaware. center, since parents are expectShe said she is confident in ed to be on site watching their the model and children at all encouraged by the times. There will “Where was this positive response be snacks and when she presentdrinks available when my kids were ed her business to for purchase as other families. well as a retail little?” “Everybody area for chilthat I talk to is dren’s items. — Rachel Cartwright like, ‘Oh my Half the gosh, where has building is dedithis been? Where was this when cated to the play space and café my kids were little? We need this while the other half has the retail so bad,’ so it’s been so reassuring section, co-working spaces and talking to families,” she said. private rooms for parties. She and her husband have sales Prices for Natural Nest will backgrounds, but said starting vary with options for play passes this business by themselves felt and subscriptions. The play café daunting. The franchise helped will also offer birthday parties, them get started and does most of co-working spaces for adults, the marketing and price setting, in homeschooling spaces and eventuaddition to giving them discounts ally offer yoga, music or seasonal for many of the play structures and classes. day-to-day materials. “Right now, we just want to get “I kind of felt like I needed it up and running, get kids in the some help, not really know- door and have a place for when the ing where to start to get up and weather turns, and then we’ll focus running,” she said. on kind of expanding our offerings Cartwright and her husband did in the new year,” Cartwright said. most of the other work, including Currently, the space only finding a location, building it out allows for 22 children and their

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On Nov. 5, Shelburne News will be honored to publish photos of the men and women who have unselfishly served our country. Shelburne News

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WALTER J. LUCHINI United States Army, SP 4 Years of service: 1963 - 1966 United States and South Korea

ROBERT A. MILLETTE United States Navy; WW II Seaman 1st Class

GEORGE R. NATTRESS United States Marine Corps Pacific Theater

1944-1946

ELEANOR ALEXANDER Jacobson (In Memoriam) United States Navy, WAVE Yeoman Third Class September 1944–June 1946

BILL OAKES United States Army Corporal 1952-1954

DEBBIE OAKES United States Army Sergeant 1977-1980

FLORENCE M. MACALISTER United States Marine Corps Sergeant | WWI 1918-19 HQS, US Marine Corps, Washington, D.C.

EDWARD GARVEY United States Air Force

WM DAVID GERNS, JR S/Sgt, Communications PETER PAUL ZUK ICC(SW) Specialist U.S. Marine Corps United States Navy (Ret.) 764th Radar Squadron, and St. Albans 1st Lieutenant1st Class Petty Officer Henri de Marne , Headquarters, 1955-57 his brother Claude 1944 31st Air Division, MN Served WW2, Japan and Korea Patton’s 3rd army, resistance following French on. before liberati

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W. DONALD DALTON, SR. United States Navy 1942–1946

C. LOUIS “LOU” DEFORGE United States Army Captain 1967 - 1971

TIMOTHY J KEEFE United States Marine Corps Corporal May 1976 - May 1980

CHRISTOPHER GIRARD United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel 1965-1985

HENRY JOSEPH GIROUX III United States Navy Chief Petty Officer

RICHARD GARROW United States Navy Torpedo Man

DAVID W. GARVEY USMC, Sargent EOD Specialist 1985-1993

JAMES M. KEHOE VT Air National Guard Chief Master Sergeant 158th FW DET 1 at Langley AFB

TRAVIS J. KEHOE VT Air National Guard Technical Sergeant

LAURIE JACQUES USCG and ARNG 1994-2005

ROGER L. BOURGEA United States Navy Armed Guard Gunners Mate Third Class Served on Tankers and Liberty Cargo ships Dec. 1942 - Jan. 1946

DENNIS JOHNSON A2C USAF 1959 -1963

R ROLAND W. WILBU United States Army d Division T/4, 14th Armore WW II 1942-46

D DAVID F. LELAN United States Navy Lieutenant WWII 1944-1955

ROBERT ALLSTON LACLAIR United States Navy Quartermaster April 1943- April 1946

Mayfield said she wants to better understand the health care system, and why costs have been so expensive and why there is a lack of doctors in Vermont. She said she does not want to jump right in and make policies or changes until she fully understands the system. “We do need to bring in more doctors,” Mayfield said. “We do need to figure out why our health care costs are growing and it’s again understanding what is inflating our costs.” Lalley said Vermont has some of the highest health care costs in the country, which must be lowered. She said she wants to reinvigorate the health care system on a regional level which could better meet the needs of communities. Specifically, care for the elderly is important to her — offering a variety of services including senior living facilities. She said reference-based pricing is just kicking in and could be a “huge game changer” down the line.

wastewater management system and thinks protecting Lake Champlain and its beauty is a “no brainer.” Mayfield is concerned about the loss of dairy farms in Shelburne and across Vermont. She wants to keep the St. Albans dairy processing plant open but run privately, not by the government. She also said Act 181 took property rights away from farmers, including the ability for them to build houses on their farms for their children. Lalley acknowledged that she supported Act 250 reform and saw it angered many rural Vermonters. She now wants to go back and make reforms to the act to support rural areas outside of the downtown and village areas. She also wants to reframe the conversation about conservation to “resilience.” Lalley said she wants walkable developments for residents but also wants to protect rural land and the farming and forestry industries. “I think that’s a much more inclusive and expansive way to look at what protecting the environment means, but also creating places for people so that they can thrive and provide opportunities for them,” Lalley said.

Education

Town-specific issues

Mayfield does not have a specific solution to rising costs and declining student enrollment in the state. She said she does not approve that the state took money out of the transportation fund to subsidize education costs. “Our kids’ grades are going down. The quality of education is going down, and the cost is going up,” Mayfield said. She plans to take community input and work across party lines to make a system that works. Lalley looks to make changes to the system and thinks the district merger committees are a good first step. She sees them as a way to cut duplication and share costs across schools. She also wants to support more trade schools and training opportunities. “The trades are experiencing a kind of renaissance, and in my opinion, just in time to help because we have to build all this housing,” Lalley said.

In Shelburne, Mayfield wants to improve roads and bridges in town, noting one bridge project has been “put on the back burner for too long.” She also wants the state to support small businesses since there are many in Shelburne. Lalley said she wants to continue the wastewater improvements and walkability in town, supporting the Bay Road shareduse path and Experience Shelburne projects. She also wants to continue supporting the Community and Housing Infrastructure Program, which allows Shelburne to fund projects for water, housing, sewer and stormwater projects. Overall, Mayfield wants to focus on bringing power back to towns and allowing them to make decisions that are best for them. “I think the state should be responsible for the roads, the education, as far as the funding goes, and as far as how the town grows and develops should be left up to the town,” Mayfield said. Lalley hopes voters will choose to elect her for another term because she said she truly enjoys the work and serving her community. She also noted she has never taken any campaign funds. “I just do this because I care so much about the community,” Lalley said.

Health care

WILLIAM F. LADD United States Air Force Airman 1st Class 1955-1959

ROBERT K. LAMONDA United States Army PFC 43rd Division 1941-1945

MICHAEL W. LYNCH U.S. Navy, Lt.J.G. 1967-1975 Civil Engineer Corp 79 VT Air Guard 1976-19

THOMAS R. KLEH US Merchant Marines United States Navy Captain 1943-1977

N PERRY D. MELVI 3 U.S. Navy, HM nt 3rd Marine Regime Vietnam War

RAYMOND ‘RAY’ LEBLANC United State Air Force Strategic Air Command Alert Force Feb 1960 - Mar 1968

PETER GADUE G US Army and VTARN 1970-2009

ROSANNE M. GRECO United States Air Force (Ret.) Colonel | 1973 - 2003 Strategic Intelligence Officer & Nuclear Arms Control Negotiator Postings across the US, Europe and Far East

Lalley said there are additional issues with coordinated and duplicative permitting that makes building inefficient and expensive.

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ROBERT ‘BOB’ LEBLANC United States Air Force 1st Lieutenant, F-100D Pilot Mar 1956 - Dec 1958 Lost on classified mission Posthumous burial Arlington National Cemetary

BLAKE SHANNON B. U.S. Army, Major 1986-2006 Veteran Afghanistan War

ROBERT ERNEST KAIGLE United States Navy World War II, 1943-1945 Korean War, 1950-1951

GORDON KEARNS United States Army WWII

N THOMAS C. GIBSO Royal Air Force Squadron Leader 1947-1952, Malaya

IATA BRUCE NUNZ 1st Infantry Vietnam 1967-68

DEAN KIRBY United States Air Force A1C Viet Nam 1970

DAVID WINER Corps Corporal, Marine 1946 March 1944-July Peleliu Campaign

DAVID R. LECLAIR United States Marine Corps Corporal 1976-1980

PIERRE LEMIEUX United States Marine Corps 4th Marine Infantry Regiment Sergeant, Vietnam Veteran July 23, 1963–October 14, 1966

LOU LERTOLA US Army, US Army Reserve & VTANG 1960–1994 Command Sergeant Major 40 years military service

CHAD LEWBER (w/daughter Leanne) VTANT/US Marine Corps Sargeant, Flight Medic Served in Iraq

JR. WILLIAM A. READ ander U.S. Navy Comm or Patrol Gunnery Instruct Squadron 101 Southwest Pacific

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Environment and farming For the environment, Mayfield supports setting goals but not mandates since she believes many of them cost residents and towns more to implement, specifically citing the effect of the Clean Heat Standard. She supports Shelburne updating its

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