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November 5, 2026

Midterm election

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The three Democratic incumbents have won back their seats representing the Chittenden Southeast Senate district. Thomas Chittenden of South Burlington came away with the greatest number of votes at 28,843, Virginia “Ginny” Lyons came in next with 26,375 votes and Kesha Ram Hinsdale of Shelburne took back her seat with 24,859 votes. Republicans Bruce Roy of Williston, Javen Sears of South Burlington and Rohan St. Marthe of Jericho garnered 11,366, 7,728 and 6,916 votes respectively. Starting with the primary, the incumbents for the Chittenden Southeast Senate district ran as a bloc. The three announced their joint candidacy and cross-endorsements earlier this year. However, both the primary and general elections remained competitive. Newcomers Elizabeth Hunt of Charlotte and Joanna See SENATE on page 17

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Shelburne Town Clerk Diana Vachon assists voters at the polls Tuesday evening.

Air Force veteran takes a ride of a lifetime MARI HUGLIN STAFF WRITER

On Oct. 2, Shelburne resident Lucille Malaney began a journey she would never forget. The 83-year-old a United States Air Force veteran, who served during the Vietnam War,

joined around 30 other veterans for a flight from Plattsburgh, New York, to Washington, D.C. North Country Honor Flight, based in New York and Vermont, is an organization that celebrates veterans by giving them a flight to honor their service fully free of charge.

Once Malaney arrived in Plattsburgh, the organization gathered the veterans before sunrise for patriotic music and a celebration of each veteran’s military biography and speeches. Sent off by first responders and members of the community, veterans then boarded a plane and

flew to Virginia. Malaney said she and some of the other veterans were getting embarrassed with all the attention so early in the morning. Around 200 motorcycles, 15 fire trucks See VETERAN on page 19

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Town takes cue from museum to light up holidays MARI HUGLIN STAFF WRITER

In partnership with the Shelburne Museum’s annual Winter Lights tradition, the town of Shelburne is introducing Shelburne Lights, a new tradition to support business and grow community. The museum has been hosting its bright toast to the season for six years, inspired by director Tom Denenberg’s experience with lighting shows at museums and botanical gardens. Leslie Wright, the museum’s director of communication and marketing, pushed for a partnership between the town and museum to make the event even bigger. “It can be a long winter and if you spend some time in the middle of the darkness and light up the trees, the building, the town, it has a very profound effect on people,” Denenberg said. “It’s a kind of a cure for cabin fever.”

Shelburne Lights Chunka Mui, a Shelburne Selectboard member and chair of Experience Shelburne, helped

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The steamship Ticonderoga is lit up every year during Shelburne Museum’s Winter Lights.

bring this idea to reality, creating a way for businesses to benefit from the thousands of guests who come to see the lights every year. Yearly, Shelburne applies for a state grant that supports regional attractions, and this year the town decided to put the funds toward creating this program.

Businesses will partner with the museum and town to offer guests discounts and decorate their stores with holiday lights. The town created a passport visitors can use on their phones or on paper that incentivizes visits to shops and restaurants in town. Mui said after visitors view

Shelburne native filmmaker to premier Vermont-made horror film MARI HUGLIN STAFF WRITER

Lock the doors and turn on all the lights; a new short horror film filmed by Vermonters is set to premiere next year. Parker Croft, a filmmaker raised in Shelburne who now lives in Bakersfield, just wrapped up

filming his new short horror film “Bearing the Dead.” The film will premiere next year and then be entered in multiple international film festivals. Croft directed the short film about a coroner who notices the dead body he is transporting may be alive. “Bearing the Dead” is his fifth short film, but he has

directed a variety of other projects including a documentary and multiple music videos. The executive producers of the 20-minute short film are Hollywood actresses Rosario Dawson and Abigail Breslin. See FILM on page 15

the lights, they usually ask where they can find dinner or do some shopping. As part of the passport program, shops and restaurants will offer discounts, special gifts or a snack. Visitors must then find a hidden elf in each shop then the cashier will stamp their passport. Every 10 stops on the passport enters visitors into a raffle at the end of the season. The number of prizes will depend on the number of businesses who donate and participate in the program. To get involved, all businesses must decorate their facades with lights, offer a perk and donate a raffle prize worth around $50. All guests can participate in the passport program with a purchase of a Winter Lights or Vermont Teddy Bear lights ticket. Visitors can pick up passports from any of the listed businesses participating in the program including the museum. Shelburne also designated

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three days with programming called Village Nights, which will take place Dec. 4, 12 and 19. Each night, the town will host events like a tree lighting, Santa Claus visits, gingerbread house competition, a winter market and campfires alongside music, entertainment and dancing. “It’s really sort of creating a center of gravity in the village and allowing for things to happen around that,” Mui said. Other community events are listed on the town website, and any business or non-profit can add events online for free. This will allow guests to see what other activities are happening after they walk through the lights at the museum including events like the Scouts’ Christmas Tree Sale, the menorah lighting and Vermont Railroad Company train rides.

Shelburne ‘Lights’ the way Mui said this program connects economic development with community, giving residents and visitors a place to meet new people, celebrate and support Shelburne, maybe even making a new tradition along the way. “I want to emphasize this is not just about revenue. This is this is really about community engagement as well and the good thing is that they go together here,” Mui said. This program will also highlight the walkability of Shelburne and the work that has gone into making Shelburne pedestrian friendly. The app will show visitors where to go and how long the walk is from place to place as well as parking instructions and the opportunity to take a historical walking tour. “I think that the more you make a town connected and have shared experiences, everything See LIGHTS on page 23

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CRIME & COURTS Police department is now down by three officers MIKE DONOGHUE CORRESPONDENT

Shelburne Police are now down three patrol officers following the termination of Matthew Collins and the resignation of Daniel C. Delgado. Collins was dismissed after failing to complete his extended probationary period. Delgado resigned recently and plans to head south for a police job, police chief Josh Flore said. “He leaves the Shelburne Police Department in good standing and is a loss to our operations,” the chief said. Delgado, a former Burlington Police lieutenant, arrived in Shelburne in early 2024 following a major controversy involving 25 bogus timecards, officials said. Shelburne Police also has been

carrying one other patrol vacancy due to the budget, Flore said. He said the department is reviewing applications. Flore has seven officers under him to provide 24/7 coverage in the town of 7,000. Burlington Police demoted Delgado to patrol corporal after an internal investigation showed he filed 25 timesheets that were inaccurate or untimely, according to public records. He was ordered to repay $695.05 to the city during the summer of 2023 because the internal investigation show he had inappropriately collected taxpayer money for hours he never worked, according to interviews and records. Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah F. George eventually told the department she would give Delgado a pass on any possi-

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ble criminal charges, but began issuing Giglio letters to defense lawyers in Chittenden County in July 2023 indicating she had found the officer was not fully honest, records show. Delgado eventually jumped to

Shelburne Police in early 2024. Then-chief Michael Thomas said he came “highly recommended” but would not say who provided references or who conducted the background check for the department.

Shelburne Town Manager Matt Lawless said he was made aware of the demotion and was satisfied with the explanation. Delgado had worked a couple of years for Brandon Police and more than 11 years for Burlington.

Shelburne Police Blotter: Oct. 25-31 Total reported incidents: 70 Arrests/citations: 1 Traffic tickets: 2 Warnings: 10 Medical emergency: 25 Suspicious activity: 9 Alarms: 8 Mutual aid: 2 Motorist assist: 2 Lockout: 2 Traffic hazard: 2 Crash: 2 Agency assistance: 1 Theft: 1 Burglary: 1 Noise disturbance: 1 Vehicle complaint: 1 Domestic disturbance: 1 Citizen dispute: 1 Smoke investigation: 1 Odor investigation: 1 Fire hazard: 1 Elevator emergency: 1 Property damage, non-vandalism: 1

Parking problem: 1 Wanted person: 1 Welfare check: 1 Water rescue: 1 Special overtime: 1 911 hang up calls: 0 Selected incidents: Oct. 25 at 3:42 p.m., a caller reported a boat in distress on Shelburne Pond and fire and rescue crews directed the boat back to shore. Oct. 25 at 11:40 p.m., officers located a man on Shelburne Road who had an outstanding warrant and issued him a citation before releasing him. Oct. 26 at 12:35 a.m., people were taken to the hospital after a one car crash at Harbor Road and Eagles Nest Road. Oct. 27 at 7:56 a.m., a caller reported an elevator emer-

gency on Maragret’s Way, which was determined to be an accident. Oct. 30 at 8:17 a.m., a caller reported a truck had damaged a crosswalk sign located at Harbor Road and Shelburne Road. Oct. 30 at 10:13 a.m., someone reported a break-in at a commercial storage unit on Northside Drive. Oct. 31 at 2:41 a.m., police mediated a dispute between a couple on Westview Drive. Oct. 31 at 2:56 p.m., a caller reported retail theft from Kinney Drugs on Executive Drive. 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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OPINION Letters to the Editor Dispatch funding needs visibility, transparency To the Editor: “911, what’s your emergency?” In Shelburne, it’s the cost of the dispatch center. A Shelburne News article (“Police, fire calls burn a hole in Shelburne budget,” Sept. 3) focused attention on the town of Shelburne’s $1.1 million annual expense to operate the Shelburne Communications Center, also known as Shelburne Dispatch. The town funds nearly two thirds of the expense; despite only having one third of the call volume. As a regional service provider, the financial problem is also a concern for 32 customer communities in Grand Isle, Chittenden and Addison Counties, as service levels and pricing may change. For 35 years, Shelburne Dispatch has dispatched emergency services. It is one of six regional dispatch centers in Vermont. Dispatchers answer 911 phone calls, collect all pertinent information about the emergency, dispatch the appropriate resources and offer incident-specific pre-arrival instructions as needed. Shelburne Dispatch enables timely response of police, ambulance and fire services. The quality of dispatch services directly impacts the outcomes of emergency services. Dispatchers also aid first responders with help notifying utilities, towing companies and others. Actions to address the financial problem were proposed by a Shelburne Selectboard member to include: (1) maintain regional operations, (2) downsize to local only, and (3) outsource entirely. Problem-solving should involve dispatching experts to define the necessary scope of service, the direct and indirect costs of providing it and how it can be structured to best meet the needs of its customers. The analysis should also identify the step or incremental costs that are associated with changes in call volumes. Lastly, it should define pricing models and communicate a reasonable implementation timeline. What’s at risk if Shelburne Dispatch is downsized or outsourced? A breakdown in vital dispatching services could occur for Shelburne and the communities served by Shelburne Dispatch. The price for dispatching services needs to be See LETTERS on page 7

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Farmer, state representative, and filmmaker John O’Brien moves pastured sheep on the Tunbridge family farm where he was raised.

‘Frozy’ describes the season in between Stories from Stick Season Paul Rogers Editor’s Note: Photographer Paul Rogers each year writes a series of essays detailing his travels throughout the area looking for images to photograph for his ongoing exploration of Vermont’s fifth “season.” Here’s the first of this year’s essays. It had been decades since I’d seen the bumper sticker, but its familiar slogan came back to me immediately: “Spread Fred.” It was on the back of a late model subcompact. Any Vermonter old enough to remember the 1996 film “Man with a Plan,” starring Fred Tuttle — or the unexpected 1998 Senate race starring the same Orange County farmer — would have recognized it. Its presence would have been a bit puzzling, but for additional clues. The car was parked on a hillside sheep farm in Tunbridge, and sported an official Vermont House legislative plate. It could

mean only one thing: The car on the people of Vermont, our no stranger to farm life. She belonged to filmmaker, farmer culture and an unadorned landpartnered in the labor of their and state representative John scape — a search for truth and businesses, which included hostO’Brien. beauty amid the commonplace. ing weddings on their 280-acre My being at the farm was John, an Ivy League graduproperty. not happenstance, for John and I ate, was born and raised on his My arrival had been delayed had met through a mutual friend historically named Landgoes by an accident scene on frosty earlier in the year. We’d spoken Farm. And he was running for Route 110, but thankfully the about late autumn couple didn’t have to in Vermont, which The sheep were familiar with the upcoming follow the strict schedwas the core of ule of a dairy farm. my “Stick Season” Chores were held until pasture shift, congregating at the near project. And he’d my arrival, allowing welcomed my idea their tasks to be my edge of the field even before we arrived. to photograph him photo opportunities. before the snow Bedding forks in Their cooperation would be enticed with flew. hand, John and Emily fresh grain, if needed. I would drive mucked out the horse to meet him on the paddock and provided first Tuesday of November 2024. re-election as both state reprefresh hay for their diminutive, Election Day. sentative and local justice of chestnut-colored pony and large Across most of the state, the peace. So he had a stake in white draft horse. Overcast light foliage season had passed. We the current election. Yesterday’s fell softly on the morning scene. were entering stick season, honk and wave event was the Though the contrast-taming light that liminal time featuring bare last campaigning he’d do for benefited my subjects, the sky branches and bleak landscapes. the cycle. Today, he’d get to the itself appeared as a featureless, However one might characterize village and vote — but only after white canvas — so typical of that late-autumn look — dull, chores were done. November. drab, boring, even frowzy — it The talented man wasn’t There were eggs to gather would be with us until the arrival alone in his work. His wife, of winter’s first lasting snow. Emily Howe, also had deep It’s a time when my lens focuses roots in Tunbridge, and was See STICK SEASON on page 7

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‘Virtual’ mergers likely to produce better results Guest Perspective Ben Kinsley Here in Vermont, we value local communities and local connections. Small is valuable, and rural is an asset, not a liability. Yet in education policy, many Vermonters have embraced the assumption that bigger districts are inherently better. The evidence suggests otherwise: Vermont can pursue savings and stronger student outcomes without forcing communities into larger districts and without erasing their local identity. The data shows that bigger schools and bigger districts do not inherently produce better outcomes for either students or taxpayers. Let me explain. Despite the rhetoric about economies of scale, statistical analysis shows no meaningful relationship between Vermont district size and per-student cost. Student outcomes also do not improve as districts grow. And these findings are not unique to Vermont. So, where does this push for consolidation come from? Some of it is well-intentioned, but misguided. It is easy to believe that a larger footprint comes with efficiencies. That is true to a certain degree, but inefficiencies also follow conventional consolidation (like increases in administrative overhead and pay scales). A second reason consolidation seems attractive is administrative simplicity. Larger, more uniform districts can make it easier to coordinate staffing, move assets and standardize operations. Those conveniences may be real, but they should not be confused with demonstrated savings or better student outcomes. I worked on the last school consolidation effort, Act 46, and by the end we would joke that it should have been named “The Superintendent’s Relief Act.” Vermont is now weighing another large-scale consolidation effort, but the results of the last one should be analyzed with the learnings used to inform the current effort. Since Act 46 passed in 2015, education spending has increased 67% ($1 billion) even as enrollment fell. That is average annual growth of more than 5.6% over 12 years, compared with average inflation of about 3.2% (41% compounded). Had spending

merely kept pace with inflation, Vermont would be spending nearly $400 million less on education today. The only independent analysis of Act 46 was done by a researcher at Yale and, meaningfully, examined spending within the same districts both prior to and following consolidation. That analysis showed that spending actually increased slightly following consolidation. There were savings on administrative support and contracted services, but these savings were negated by increases in transportation costs and compensation. Higher transportation costs are easy to understand; the compensation increases require more explanation. Merging districts means reopening employment contracts, and the tendency is to adopt the most generous package rather than ask any employees to take a pay cut — especially as this would be one of a new, merged school board’s first acts. I believe this dynamic contributed significantly to Act 46’s failure to deliver its promised savings. Today there are 52 Supervisory Unions overseeing 119 school districts, with an average size of just under 700 students. That is actually above the national median of 586 students. So, if our districts are about the same size as the rest of the country, why are we spending 30% more? There must be more to the story. Act 170 requires every school district to join an assigned study committee. Facilitators must group generally contiguous districts and, where practical, aim for at least 2,000 students per study group. That target is impractical and unnecessary for Vermont: it exceeds the typical size in most rural states and is more than triple the national median district size. More specific to this conversation, the law also requires that study committees perform a cost/ benefit analysis on the educational, financial, operational and long-term sustainability effects of mergers. This is important because it places a requirement on study committee members to evaluate all the benefits and drawbacks of conventional consolidation. It is important to approach the process with eyes wide open and weigh both sides of the equation. There will absolutely be places where conventional consolidation

makes sense. We saw this during Act 46 as well; the earliest mergers had the most positive outcomes. This was likely because the ones that were achieved early in the process made the most sense. The ones that came later, the ones that were forced, did not produce positive outcomes. Most districts, however, would benefit from what I call “virtual mergers.” Rather than combine local districts, this model regionalizes business and educational services through Education Service Agencies (the approach behind Act 170’s CESAs). It preserves local control while streamlining administration and reducing costs. Because districts remain intact, Vermont could capture the administrative and contracting savings seen under Act 46 without adding transportation costs or leveling up compensation. Two-thirds of states

use this model, and our analysis estimates that full adoption could save Vermont roughly $300 million. What is incumbent upon the folks serving on these new merger study committees is to determine whether the facts support conventional consolidation or whether a virtual merger would be a more viable option. Conventional consolidation deserves an earnest look where pay scales are similar, operating grades align and physical assets such as buildings are close together. Where those conditions are absent, a virtual merger will preserve more local control while avoiding the costs created by incompatible operations, distant facilities and substantially different compensation structures. Study committees should compare conventional consolida-

tion and virtual mergers against the same test: which option can achieve durable savings and better educational outcomes while meeting the needs of the community and the region? Any savings attributed to a traditional merger should be tested against what shared services could accomplish with less disruption. That comparison is not merely prudent; the law requires study committees to evaluate these available options. The value of a community school also extends well beyond the cost/benefit analysis. A nearby school makes it easier for parents to participate, helps educators build durable relationships with families, and gives students a stronger connection to the place where they live. In many rural See KINSLEY on page 7

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STICK SEASON

continued from page 5 from their small flock of chickens; apple treats and snuggles to be offered Mooki Betz, their long-horned Scottish Highland rescue; and sheep to be moved to fresh pasture. The sheep were Romneys, originating from Kent, England, and now common here in the States. Known for their wool — and tolerance of wet, cold climates — they’re the breed of choice on the Landgoes farm. The sheep were familiar with the upcoming pasture shift, congregating at the near edge of the field even before we arrived. Their cooperation would be enticed with fresh grain, if needed. Pail in hand, John approached and swung open the large wooden gate. At that moment, the elements of an interesting picture came together: sheep filtering past me after their queue, the heavy foundations of a stout fence and a lone farmer at the gate. Facing away from the camera, the man was no longer John O’Brien, but someone anonymous, representing every farmer — it was a stick season motif that had surfaced before. The day would prove rich with such scenes. Chores finished, and “having a sufficient, evident, common interest with, and attachment to the community,” John and Emily drove to the village to exercise their rights under Article 8 of the Vermont Constitution. “Vote Here,” read the signs at the circa 1840 Tunbridge Town Hall. The all-white municipal building shone bright in partial sunshine as overcast skies began to break. The couple headed inside after pausing to chat with a handful of friends gathered along VT. Route 110, the town’s main street. Voter check-in, ballot marking and casting took place in the modernized basement of the building. Sixteen voters at a time could do their business in openair booths under the glare of fluorescent lights. A handful of citizens were there at noon hour, black pens in hand. Vermont’s official voter turnout report

would later reveal the statistics for Tunbridge: Of 1,170 registered voters, 76% would participate in the election, half of them voting in person at the town all. John would be reelected in both of his races. Red, white and-blue My Vote Counts stickers were available at the checkout table after vote casting. So adorned, John and Emily walked me upstairs to the main hall, which hosted a variety of events throughout the year — from town meetings from contra dancers. As I prepared to photograph the couple in the well-preserved room, John grabbed Emily’s hands for a silent dance on the old wooden floor, full sunlight now streaming in from several floor-to-ceiling windows. The scene was better than any I could have staged. An invitation for lunch brought me back to the farm. John prepared a green bean salad — garnished with diced tomatoes and boiled eggs — alongside a bowl of homemade soup. Their dog Brock, a lumbering massif, snoozed on the floor of the old farmhouse, as if he was the one who had been up early for chores. Over the fresh meal, we discussed diverse topics: apple varieties, the Tunbridge Fair, photography, cinema and tragic-hero farmer Romaine Tunney. Fred Tuttle’s name also came up, of course. In addition to having a stock of bumper stickers from “Man with a Plan” — which would celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026 — John also possessed a cap from the late local film star. He retrieved the artifact from storage so I could photograph it in his hands. Even more understated than the bumper stickers, “FRED” was all the hat needed to say. Lastly, I photographed the filmmaker himself, using a short telephoto to achieve shallow depth of field. Used in this way, the lens blurred background details and cut a swath of focus through John’s tousled gray hair, blue eyes and along the contour of his face. A portrait of the son

KINSLEY

continued from page 6 towns, the school is one of the institutions that holds the community together. A merger analysis that overlooks parental involvement, trusted relationships and community cohesion is not a complete cost-benefit analysis. This is not an all or nothing decision the way some politicians have framed the issue. There is nuance, and that complexity is important because the nuance we

are talking about is our kids. It’s the next generation of Vermonters. We can both reduce costs for taxpayers and improve outcomes for students, but mass consolidation with blind faith that bigger must be better may very well work against us in those efforts. Ben Kinsley is the executive director of Campaign for Vermont Prosperity.

of Tunbridge. I was appreciative of our time together and thankful for the images that would rest in my archives, slipping into history with each passing day. John had promised to send me a postcard of a certain Vermont historical figure. I found it in my mailbox the following week. On it he had written, “I finally found this postcard after thumbing through about a thousand in my desultory heap of a collection.” The card featured not Fred Tuttle, but Romain Tunney, whose life ended in 1964 after refusing to give up his beloved Weathersfield farm to progress. That farmer’s ultimate protest against the new interstate highway — which we all now take for granted — is an essential lesson from history. Not just for local school children, but for all of us who call this state home. John also wrote that he had enjoyed the distraction of my stick season visit. Seems he’d been given “a new appreciation of frowzy November.” I admit to needing the dictionary’s help on that one, “frowzy:” disorderly, untidy, unmethodical. Without a plan, one might say — the late autumn counterpoint to Tunbridgians John O’Brien and Fred Tuttle, whose names still appear on silver screens, bumper stickers and Vermont ballots at this time of year.

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Champlain Valley Union High School’s theater program will present ‘Spamalot’ Nov. 13-15 in Hinesburg.

STEM showcase offers science activities for youth University of Vermont students will lead hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities for local youth Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the UVM campus. Vermont students in grades 3-9 who are interested in science, technology, engineering and math can register for the Fall 2026 STEM Showcase. Each semester, UVM STEM Ambassadors develop programming based on their majors and interests and present it to local youth. The program aims to introduce students to STEM fields through handson learning and connect them with UVM resources through on-campus events. This fall’s showcase will feature four workshops: “DNA Detectives: Uncovering the Helix;” “Zap! Crackle! Think! Exploring the Nervous System;” “Surviving the Splash: Tsunami Science;” “Power from the Pantry: Building Food Circuits.” Participants can register online and select two of the four workshops.

Police drummer says ‘Too Much’ Spruce Peak Arts, 122 Hourglass Drive, Stowe, presents Stewart Copeland, “Have I Said Too Much?” Sunday, Nov. 15. Copeland, drummer and founding member of The Police, will bring his first American spoken-word tour to the stage. The Grammy-winning musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member has also

composed film scores, video game music and operas, and worked as a writer and filmmaker. The performance will cover his career and experiences in his characteristic humorous and sharp style.

CVU theater presents ‘Spamalot’ next weekend Champlain Valley Union High School’s theater program will present ‘Spamalot’ Nov. 13-15 in Hinesburg. The irreverent spoof of Arthurian legends won the 2005 Tony Award for best musical. Created by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, the show is based on the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The production features nutty knights, a mighty diva, flatulent Frenchmen, singing and dancing showgirls, a bloodthirsty bunny and plenty of puns. The musical includes its signature song, “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.” The show pokes fun at religious and social institutions, including Broadway, with humor and affection. Tickets are available at ticketsource. com/cvutheater.

Samantha Fish shreds opera house Guitarist Samantha Fish will perform at the Barre Opera House Friday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. One of the notable guitarists of her generation, Fish blends traditional blues with rock, soul, funk and Americana. Tickets are $46-$57. For tickets, call 802-476-8188 or visit barreoperahouse.org.

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HONORING The Veterans Among Us

PVT. HENRI DE MARNE & PVT. CLAUDE DE MARNE Henri de Marne and his brother Claude, Patton’s 3rd army, WW2, 1944 following French resistance before liberation.

LORENZO P. BUSHWAY, SR. April 28, 1960 Active Duty: Feb. 1953-Feb. 1955

ROBERT S. BORKOWSKI Sergeant (SFC) Medic VT Army National Guard 1982-2005

PETER PAUL ZUK U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lieutenant Served 1955-57 Japan and Korea

DAVID F. LELAND United States Navy Lieutenant WWII 1944-1955

ROLAND W. WILBUR United States Army T/4, 14th Armored Division WW II 1942-46

PERRY D. MELVIN U.S. Navy, HM 3 3rd Marine Regiment Vietnam War

BRUCE NUNZIATA 1st Infantry Vietnam 1967-68

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

MICHAEL W. LYNCH U.S. Navy, Lt.J.G. Civil Engineer Corp 1967-1975 VT Air Guard 1976-1979

PETER GADUE US Army and VTARNG 1970-2009

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

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

WILLIAM A. READ JR. U.S. Navy Commander Gunnery Instructor Patrol Squadron 101 Southwest Pacific

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ROBERT F. WHITEMAN, SR. U.S. Air Force E6 1959-1979

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DOUGLAS BEANE U.S. Navy 2 years WW II USS Missouri

EUGENE A. MEILER U.S. Air Force Captain, 1956-1966

ARTHUR F. GREEN US Army/US Air Force/VTANG Master Sergeant 30 years of service

MIKE BOLDOSSER CVU Class of ‘76 Retired Lt. Colonel U.S. Air Force 1976-2001

PAT BOLDOSSER CVU Class of ‘73 U.S. Marine Corps Served 1973-1977

JODY LABOUNTY US Air Force Sargeant 6 years

MICHAELA LABOUNTY US Army, Specialist Vermont Army National Guard 2 years Currently serving

STEVE TAYLOR U.S. Army, Sgt. Co. B 6/27th Heavy Field Artillery Song Be Vietnam

AL DIPIETRO Petty Officer, 2nd cl. US Navy SeaBees DaNang, Vietnam 2 Tours - 1967 & 1968

LLOYD EVARTS US Army retired, CWO W3, 1955-1976

RALPH M. BURGESS U.S. Army Master Sergeant 1947-1981 Korean War Veteran

D. K. ROTHENBERGER U. S. Air Force Airman First Class 1954-1962

JOHANNA CONDON U.S. Army Captain MI Iraq, Afghanistan

COL. W. SCOTT STIREWALT U.S. Army

LT. ALICIA STIREWALT U.S. Air Force

J. ALAN KEEFE US Army SP/5 HQ MACV 1966 3 years

CPL. WILLIAM WILLETT PROUT, JR. USN USMC FMF 2nd Mar. Div. Vietnam Era 1965-1967

BRUCE W. COTE United States Air Force Sergeant 1966-1970

JAMES R. DONALDSON, JR. U.S. Army, PFC, two years WW II Occupation Forces Germany

STEPHEN HAGSTRAND Army Armor First Lieutenant 1970-72

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WILLIAM WILLETT PROUT U. S. Army Second Lieutenant in WWII 101st Cavalry Regiment, Squadron A, Lieutenant Colonel in 1945

JAMES W. CORLISS U.S. Marine Corps 1989-1993 U.S. Army National Guard 1993-2011 E-4 Operation Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom

GORDON LOWE Staff Sgt., U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division World War II 5 years service

COL. J. WARD STACKPOLE, MD Percy Jones Army Hospital, Korean War Fort Devins in MA, Desert Storm Reservist for 30 years

THEODORE J. FINK, MD Major, US Army Medical Corps 1972-1975

JAMES R. FINK 1st Lieutenant, US Navy Nuclear Submarine Service 1994-1999

THOMAS J. CANDON US Army Lieutenant Colonel Vietnam Active, Reserve and Guard

GERALD J. THOMAS U.S. Navy E-4 Aviation Radioman WW II - Pacific Theatre Served June 1942 - Dec. 1945

DONALD CHARLES HEIDER U.S. Air Force 1955-1960

HENRY “HANK” VIZVARIE Sgt., 77th Infantry Division (Statue of Liberty Division), WWII

PATRICIA G. LAVERY VT Army National Guard Sergeant First Class (SFC) Admin and Training 1976-2009

GREGORY DEUTSCHER U.S. Marine Corps, Cpl

CESARE BUFANO VQ1 US Navy Vietnam, Cold War 1965 - 1969

JACK H. PRESS U.S. Army, TSgt Signals Intelligence European Theater 1944-1946

JOSH COHEN Corporal USMC 1986-1990

JOHN ARNOTT Corporal U.S. Marine Corps Served 1951-1955 Korean War

RUSSELL HORNE, JR. Coast Guard Served Aug. 1942-Aug. 1945 WWII

ARTHUR S. KUNIN US Army Private First Class 1943-1944 Purple Heart and Bronze Star

JOSEPH E. SPAULDING U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel 1968-1995

JAMES A. MOORE United States Navy/ Navy Reserve Sonar Technician Chief, Retired 1966-1972 USN, 1975-1991 USNR

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ROBYN A. LITTLE (NEE WHITEMAN) U.S. Navy E5 1981-1989

WALT HOUGHTON U.S. Air Force VT Air National Guard, MSgt. 12 Years

SAM FEITELBERG U.S. Army Korea

ELWIN R. JIMMO US Army 1964-1968 SSGT

RICHARD J. DUBOIS U.S. Navy FN 1949-1958 Korea

HILTON H. BROOKS United States Navy Reserve Seaman 1st Class USS Arkab Seabees 1943-1945

MARC LEWIS 2nd Class Petty Officer E-5 USS Josephus Daniels 1980-1985

GEORGE BEDARD U.S. Army Specialist 5 Artillery/Survey Division Vietnam / 3 years of service

GEORGE R. ELLWOOD U.S. Army, Sergeant 2000-2008 Operation Iraqi Freedom

DAVID S GARDNER Gunner Navy USS Topeka WW II

STUART JACOBS Sgt. First Class U.S. Army Korea 1952-1954 Bronze Star Medal R&R Toykyo, Japan, 1953

CARROLL A. “BUD” OCKERT Col. U. S. Army 1958-1988 Viet Nam

RICHARD C. LAFRENIERE Army E-7 Sergeant Desert Storm 1991-current Iraq and Afghanistan

LAWRENCE H. RIGGS U.S. Marine Corps World War II Served 3.5 yrs in South Pacific Received Expert Rifleman Award; became rifle instructor

L. O. MEAD U.S. Navy 3rd Class World War II

FREDERICK PLANTE U.S. Army Signal Corp World War II

GEORGE J. ELLWOOD Lt. Col. U.S. Army Vermont National Guard Vermont State Guard 1943-1999

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CHARLES D. GRIBNAU U.S. Army Battle of the Bulge Infantryman Yankee Division

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MATTHYS LAURENS LEVY U.S. Army Engineers 1st Lt. 1952-1954

JOHN J. NAILOR United States Marine Corp. Sergeant Vietnam 1964-1968

ROBERT NAPPI U.S. Army, Signal Corp Staff Sergeant 1968-1971

RONALD A. SWEET United States Army Sergeant Specialist 2nd Class 1954-1962

DONALD LEE MOORE United States Air Force Staff Sergeant 1952-1956

TOM WADSWORTH U.S. Navy Commander Vietnam and Iraq 1967-1992

CLIFTON L. PARKER U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant 1970-1990

RICHARD W. DUDLEY Vermont National Guard Sergeant 1951-1959

ROBERT L. DURKIN U.S. Army Airborne/Ranger Captain 1967-1970, 101st Airborne, Vietnam

ZACHARY J. RUITENBERG United States Air Force Technical Sergeant 12 years of service

RICHARD BRANDA US Army Major MC 1968-1970 Vietnam

DANIEL BEAN US Navy HMC 1952-1968

CAROL-ANN MARY GEORGES United States Army Nurse Corps First Lieutenant 1969-1971

RUSSELL D. SPAID US Army 36th Infantry Reconnaisance Troup 1942-1946

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PAUL ROMANO US Marine Corps Captain 2011-2017

STEPHEN C. HOFMANN US Army Reserve Military Police E5 April 1967 - April 1973

JOSHUA T. COHEN US Marine Corps Corporal 1986-1990

BRUCE RAYMOND UNDERWOOD United States Marine Corps Corporal, 3 years of service Cross of Gallantry Medal for Meritorious Service

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ROBERT A. GASSER US Army Corporal, Military Police 100th Division 1943-1946

HANK HARDER US Air Force and Vermont Air National Guard Brigadier General 1989 - present

ROBERT METHOT SR. Sergeant WWII 1942-1946

PAUL GOODRICH US Army 1968-1969 Vietnam Veteran

HANS PUCK US Army Infantry Platoon Leader First Lieutenant 2 years of service Vietnam, Bronze Star

BOB BENNETT U.S. Air Force A/2C 1955-1959 Reporter, Pacific Stars & Stripes, Tokyo

MAUREEN MUNN CONDON U.S. Army Captain Army Nurse Corp 4 Years

CHARLES R. DUNHAM US Army Corps of Engineers Captain 1963-1965

DONALD CONDON U.S. Army Captain INF Vietnam 8 Years

HENRY HILLIARD U.S. Navy Awarded NATO medal for service

GERARD R. TESSIER U.S. Army, SFC WW II, Korea, Vietnam 26-year veteran

MARK J. GUSTAFSON U.S. Air Force, Major 1999-2013

CHARLES BISSONETTE Vermont Army National Guard 1955-1968

LYNN PRUITT United States Air Force 1st Lieutenant 1970-1976

HAROLD D. HOES United States Air Force Staff Sergeant 8 years of service

RAYMOND DOUGLAS BARNES PhD, OD United States Army 29th Engineer Battalion Cartographer Specialist 3rd Class, 1954-1956

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ROBERT BINGEL United States Army Captain 6 years of service

BERNARD E. DEE JR. United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel 21 years of service

JAMES B. SCHMIDT JR. United States Army Staff Sergeant Intelligence Specialist 631, 305th Bomber GP 1942-1946

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FILM continued from page 2 Inspired by an idea cinematographer Zachary Sandberg had in June, Croft co-wrote the script with Nolan Gould, known for his role as Luke Dunphy in “Modern Family.” They got to know each other after working on multiple movies together, Parker said. The pair decided to make a short, technical film in Vermont to test how production would go in a smaller filmmaking community. The duo eventually wants to make a full-length feature film based in Vermont. Filming took place recently over six nights in Bakersfield with a crew made up of mostly Vermonters. Elisa Croft, Parker’s partner and co-founder of their shared production company Paper Horse Pictures, said the filming process was difficult and took lots of planning since they had intense action shots, stunts, visual effects and makeup. “I think that’s just a testament to Vermonters in general,” Elisa said. “We’re out there for 12 hours a day in below freezing weather, and everyone just has the best attitudes and super excited to be there and show up and give their all and that I think is something that is so unique to this state that you could literally never find anywhere else.” Elisa is also a producer and actor playing a rookie death investigator in the film. She said she, Parker and Gould were unsure if they would succeed because they were creating a film out of nothing, just an idea. She compared the difficulty of filmmaking in Vermont to Los Angeles, where there are more resources and backups if anything goes wrong in Hollywood. In Vermont, they had to do extensive planning, problem solving and

PHOTO BY BRIAN CARROLL

Behind the scenes stills of production were shared by the Vermont crew.

use what the community could offer. “Filmmaking in Los Angeles is an inconvenience for a lot of people, and filmmaking here is sort of something that’s worthy of supporting,” Parker said. Surprised at how excited the filmmaking community was to get involved with their project, both Crofts said they will continue to tap into that network. Parker said simply doing the craft will create a larger, more supported filmmak-

ing community. He said he wants people of all ages and experience to get involved and show off what Vermont film can be. “If you can make high-quality work and pay people a living wage to do that, that’s how the industry is going to grow, and we want to do our best to keep that momentum going and to continue adding more and more projects locally,” Parker said. The Crofts wanted the film to feel like a product of Vermont.

Parker said many films have been shot here, but do not feel genuinely “Vermont.” He said the essence and spirit of the state may show up in unexpected ways in the film because being from Vermont is in his DNA. He said that Vermont naturally lends itself to the horror genre, something he continues to pursue in his creative career. Other than telling a spooky story and capturing the essence of Vermont, the Crofts hope to show

off competent, technical filmmaking displaying the grit, community and rural aspect of the filmmaking process in a film that can compete at a high level. “I don’t want this movie to be pretty good, considering. I want this movie to be pretty good period,” Parker said. The Crofts have a few more projects lined up and Parker said he hopes next year they can start shooting a feature-length horror film based in Vermont.

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Personal meets political at the midterm polls ABIGAIL STRING AND CLAUDIA CACACE COMMUNITY NEWS SERVICE

An overcast and grey sky greeted voters at the Shelburne town offices Tuesday morning as they strolled into the building, many wearing brightly colored red or blue sweaters. Candidates including House hopeful Deb Mayfield and her challenger, incumbent Rep. Kate Lalley, along with Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, D-Chittenden Southeast; and their supporters held signs and chatted with voters as they entered the building. State Rep. Shawn Sweeney, D-Chittenden 7, running unopposed for reelection, proudly showed off the new tie he bought just for Election Day. “It’s purple-y, which I like,” Sweeney said. “I feel that we need people who are in the middle who can listen to both sides and be a bridge.” Sweeney, seeking his second term, will celebrate his 30th wedding anniversary next Monday, Nov. 9. He reflected on the parallels between his political work and personal life. “The reason I’m married for 30 years is because I can compromise, which is pivotal,” Sweeney said. “I think that’s where the best policy comes from. We need less activism and more politicians who want to do what’s best for the greater good.” Bud Ockert, a 91-year-old retired U.S. Army veteran, was born and raised in Shelburne. After

voting, Ockert was right back to the polls, volunteering for the latter half of Election Day. “We shed a lot of blood in this country so people can vote,” Ockert said. “They need to vote. It’s a right and a privilege.” Shelburne resident Chloe Lara-Russack said she believes voting is her civic duty and that it is “incredibly important to have our voices heard, especially in this time.” One of the big races of the day was for Vermont governor. Dan Chahine, a Shelburne resident, said he voted for Republican Gov. Phil Scott and expressed doubts regarding Amanda Janoo, the Democrat/Progressive candidate. “I had voted for (Scott) previously, and I just think a lot of his plans have more financial backing,” Chahine said. “I listened to Janoo, but I just don’t understand where some of her plans and money might come from for like healthcare for all, and things like that.” On the other side, Shelburne resident Lara Langweiler said she voted for Janoo. “I align with her platform and policies a lot more,” Langweiler said. “I will say I’m really scared of what’s going to happen with data centers in Vermont, what’s happening with ICE, and I want somebody that I know really is going to fight for the people she’s supporting.”

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Shelburne residents lined up for voter check in at town hall Tuesday night.

Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont internship.

Vermonters favor familiar faces in top legislative places TOMMY GARDNER STAFF WRITER

It’s a tough employment market out there, and Vermonters on Tuesday voted to let nearly all the statewide and federal office seekers keep their jobs. Even in the one race where voters unseated an incumbent, the challenger got her old job back. Incumbent Gov. Phil Scott, R-Berlin, was re-elected to a record sixth straight term, but it was his hardest gubernatorial fight since his first one, back in

2016. Challenger Amanda Janoo, D/P-Burlington, finished about 6.5 percentage points behind Scott, who had 52% if the vote, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s office. Scott has in the previous three election cycles enjoyed the support of 68-73% of Vermonters. Molly Gray was re-elected lieutenant governor, insofar as she was elected to the post she previously held for two years, 20212023. Gray handily bested incumbent John Rodgers, R-Glover, a former Democrat, with more than

60% of the votes. Those were the races perhaps seen as closest going into Election Day. Elsewhere, statewide and federal-level incumbents comfortably sailed through. Rep. Becca Balint, D-Brattleboro, was re-elected to Vermont’s sole House seat in Congress, with 63% of the vote compared to Republican challenger Gerald Malloy of Weathersfield. In the contest for state auditor — the one statewide race for an open seat — Tim Ashe, D-Burlington, beat Ivar Kronick,

R-Poultney. Ashe, the deputy state auditor, won with 65% of the vote. Treasurer Mike Pieciak, D-Winooski, pulled nearly 60% of the vote, with Stowe Republican Lynn LaFleur earning just over 30% of the vote in her first try at statewide office. Sarah Copeland Hanzas, D-Bradford, was re-elected Secretary of State, with 56% of the vote. Perennial statewide office-seeker (of all kinds) H. Brooke Paige, R-Washington, had just under 32%. And Attorney General Char-

ity Clark, D-Williston coasted to re-election with 64% of the vote. Republican Edwin Kemon had 31%.

Prop-ped up Vermonters also approved a pair of constitutional amendments. Proposition 3, which provides a constitutional right to collectively bargain, passed with 74% approval. And Proposition 4, which guarantees equal protection under the law, was approved by 79% of voters.

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SENATE continued from page 1 Grossman of Burlington had challenged the incumbents in the primary, and then three Republican candidates made for a full slate of candidates in this week’s general election. Despite the competition, the incumbents won by a greater margin than in 2024, when Roy and St. Marthe were also on the ballot. This election, Lyons, Chittenden and Ram Hinsdale garnered very similar counts to what they received in 2024, although Lyons and Ram Hinsdale saw a small jump of 1,500 and 3,000 more votes a piece. Roy, who came out ahead of the other Republicans, earned more than 4,000 less than the 16,000 votes he received in 2024. Throughout the lead up to the election, healthcare, affordability, and education took center stage as candidates discussed the issues at forums and debates, with the incumbents focusing on topics such as reference-based pricing to bring down health care costs and how the state might implement the newly legislated second-homes tax to bolster the state’s education funding. While Chittenden was the top vote-getter, Lyons will be returning to the legislature again after more than 25 years as a state senator. “I look forward to continuing the work of making Vermont a more affordable and welcoming place to live, work, raise a family, build a home and to build a business,” Chittenden said after the win.

County races Democrats, many of them incumbents, swept the county-wide races in Chittenden County Sarah George, D-Colchester, beat out Jace Laquerre for State’s Attorney with 59% of the vote. Dan Gamelin of Colchester, running unopposed as both a Democrat and a Republic took 77% of the votes in his election — 20% of the ballots in his race remained blank. Amy Payne, D-Burlington, won the race for high bailiff over Paul McManus, R-Williston, and Sean Miller I-Burlington, with 53% of the vote. Payne had previously won over McManus in the Democratic primary for the position as well when McManus had first run as a Democrat. Gregory Glennon of Burlington, running as both a Democrat and Republican, was elected as probate judge. Connie Cain Ramsey, D/R-Burlington, and Anne Nichols Williams, D/R-Burlington, will be the county’s assistant judges. Both judge races had significant numbers of blank ballots. With almost a quarter of voters opted out of voting for probate judge and more than a third left the line for assistant judge blank.

PHOTO BY MARI HUGLIN

Poll workers help check voters in.

Shelburne House district reelects incumbents MARI HUGLIN STAFF WRITER

Voters in Shelburne reelected Democratic incumbents for another term in the House of Representatives after Tuesday’s midterm election. Shelburne reelected Democrat Kate Lalley over challenger Republican Deb Mayfield for Chittenden-6 district, 1,989-646, according to preliminary results from the Vermont Secretary of State’s office. Lalley said she plans to focus on housing and affordability by using Vermont’s resources more efficiently and effectively. She said she wants to help Shelburne create opportunities for economic development and focus on the outcomes to make policies and regulations that will serve residents.

Lalley said she is “just trying to make government work better for everybody in Vermont, but in particular, for our folks in Shelburne.” She was grateful for the opportunity to serve Shelburne again and to Mayfield who Lalley said ran a good campaign. The representative said she looks forward to joining the housing committee and digging into housing policy, having served four years on the transportation committee. Mayfield congratulated Lalley on her win and was grateful for the support she received. “I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to run, and for the number of people who turned out to vote in this election,” Mayfield said. “I would like to say thank you to those who supported me, encouraged me, volunteered and

challenged me. I think it is very important to have choices on the ballot for who will represent us.” In her campaign, she focused on listening to residents and legislators, learning about issues, policies and then deciding, through discussion, the best step forward. As one solution to the high cost of housing, she hoped to create more jobs as well as focus on improving roads and bridges in Shelburne. Mayfield said she wanted to bring more power back to towns, allowing them to make decisions that are the best for them. In Chittenden-7, which represents Shelburne and St. George, Democrat Shawn Sweeney ran unopposed and was

Chittenden SE Senate

ELECTION 2026

Vermont Governor ELECTION 2026

County

Shelburne

Total

Thomas Chittenden

3,462

28,843

Kesha Ram Hinsdale

3,317

24,859

Virginia “Ginny” Lyons

3,378

26,375

Bruce Roy

1,368

11,366

Javen Sears

924

7,728

Rohan St. Marthe

773

6,916

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Shelburne

Total

June Goodband

1,238

Amanda Janoo

2,460

141,467

Brian Judd

2,612

Dean Roy

1,135

Phil Scott

2,569

161,853

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reelected to his seat with 2,251 votes. Constituents cast a total of 2,776 votes with 51 write-ins and 473 blank votes. Sweeney said he was grateful for his win and excited to get back to Montpelier to continue his work. He said he wants to focus on making Vermont an affordable place to live and feels like he can do so with his two years of experience. “I hope I can do some things that save money for Shelburnites and people from St. George, and for everybody in Vermont,” Sweeney said. “I really think we need to devise strategies for better use of the taxpayer dollar, and I hope to be part of those discussions.”

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PHOTOS BY SOPHIA BALUNEK

Trick or treat? Shelburnites decorated their homes with Halloween and fall items this past weekend for trick or treaters all to see.

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Dressed to impress: Parks and Rec awards costume contest wins It was election day on Oct. 25, and the results are in…for the Shelburne Parks and Recreation Halloween Costume Contest. Here are the winners (and their alter egos) in all categories.

Grades 5-6 • Cutest: Beckett LeBlanc as Day of the Dead • Funniest: Miles Buckel and Brandy Jacob as eggs and bacon

Grade 7-adult Pre-K/Kindergarten • Most original: Luke and Emma Kirwan as a monkey and lion duo • Cutest: Bodie Collins as a pumpkin • Funniest: Torrin Hibbard-Fosdick as Buzz Lightyear • Most colorful: Beatrixe as a blue bird • Scariest: Rhett Collins as a Pac Man ghost

Grades 1-2 • Most original: Sam Gerhardt as Groot

Grades 3-4 • Most original: Elise Georgiadis as King Julien • Cutest: Kinley Jacob as a singer • Funniest: Luke Glerum as Michael Jackson • Scariest: Hayden Collins as Pac-Man

• Most original: Estelle Knoff as a sorceress • Cutest: Allie Lazar as Belle • Funniest: Dorilee Gaudette as “just sick and tired of it” • Most colorful: Gracie Albers as Jax • Scariest: The Silvia’s and Burgmeier’s as the Falls Road crows

Family • Most original: Monnier Family as Over the Garden Wall • Cutest: Parker Family as Mary Poppins and Friends • Funniest: Brouwer Burg Family as Harry Pawter, Hagrid, McGonnagall and Dementor • Most colorful: Kayla Hibbard and Family as Toy Story • Scariest: Adam Hannah and family as Team Rocket with Pokemon Wobbuffet and Gastly

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VETERAN continued from page 1 and lots of people cheered them on. went home. “They said, ‘You all deserve this. You The honor flight was special for all signed on a dotted line that you would Malaney because she said many soldiers serve your country, so you’re all eligible. who fought in the Vietnam War were not Don’t worry,’” Malaney said about what given a warm welcome home because it the organizers were telling the bashful was so controversial. veterans. “When the veterans who did serve Landing in Manassas, Virginia, the came back, they even had rotten eggs veterans took buses to and rotten tomatoes and national monuments stones thrown at them. “It was quite an across Washington D.C. They were spit at,” The group visited ArlingMalaney said. “It was emotional trip.” ton Cemetery, saw the just awful, and so that Tomb of the Unknown was another reason why — Lucille Malaney they said you are way Solider and watched the changing of the guard. overdue for a proper They then visited the World War II, welcoming and thanking you for serving, Korean War, Vietnam War, Pentagon, so it was quite an emotional trip.” Marine Corps and Air Force memorials. Even though she didn’t receive such Malaney decided to enter the Air a poor reception, Malaney said it was Force at 26 to see the world and get out still emotional, and hurt knowing what of Vermont. She was sent to California happened to other veterans — many of and processed X-rays in a hospital. She whom may not have been in support of said when she finally received over- the war, either. Many young men tried seas orders for the Philippines, she was to avoid the draft, even escaping into excited to leave, but her father died of Canada. a heart attack and her mother became She also said that is important to celeill so she was honorably discharged and brate veterans who continue the tradition

News Briefs Deer hunting season starts Saturday, Nov. 14 Hunters are gearing up for the start of Vermont’s traditionally popular 16-day regular deer season that begins Saturday, Nov. 14 and ends Sunday, Nov. 29. New rules this year allow hunters with an antlerless deer permit to take antlerless deer during this season. Antlerless permits were distributed by lottery earlier this year. Hunters without an antlerless deer permit cannot take antlerless deer during this season. Vermont hunting licenses include a buck tag for this season and a late season bear tag for Nov. 14-22. Information on the use of tags is included with other rules on Fish and Wildlife’s website home page under White-tailed Deer Hunting. A 2026 Deer Season Hunting Guide can be downloaded from the department’s

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Willets, who had 11 saves in the win. The Hornets were able to break through first, getting the game winner when Leo was able to jump on a rebound off a long shot from Jackson Mead. For CVU, it is the second year in a row that they have lost in double overtime in the championship game. Theo Skapof had nine saves in goal for the Redhawks, who finished the season at 12-4-1.

Girls’ soccer (2) Mount Mansfield 1, (3) Champlain Valley 0: The Champlain Valley girls’ soccer team gave up a goal with just over eight minutes left in regulation and fell to No. 2 Mount Mansfield in the Division I semifinals on Wednesday. No. 3 Champlain Valley finished the season with a 11-3-3 record. It is the first D-I title game appearance for Mount Mansfield in four years. Eisley Devitt and Mireille Howatt-Walker combined to make eight saves in goal.

Football (1) St. Johnsbury 42, (8) Champlain Valley 19: Champlain Valley fell to top-seed St. Johnsbury in the Division I football quarterfinals on Friday night. The Redhawks were tied with St. Johnsbury, 7-7, in the first quarter but surrendered the next 25 points in the loss. D’marcus Riggs threw for 206 passing yards and two touchdowns and rushed for one more in the loss. Alex Jovell caught an 80-yard touchdown pass and Carter Matthews caught another for CVU. CVU finished the season with a 3-5 record.

Girls’ volleyball (2) BFA-St. Albans 3, (3) Champlain Valley 0: The Champlain Valley girls’ volleyball team fell to No. 2 BFA-St. Albans on Tuesday in the Division I semifinals. The Redhawks fell in the first set, 25-12, then lost the second set, 25-17, and then dropped the third See REDHAWKS on page 23

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LIGHTS continued from page 2 else flows from that, including business,” Mui said. Denenberg said each year the lighting at Shelburne Museum is different, so visitors should expect to be surprised by new layouts and lighting themes as they walk through campus. He said his favorite part of the tradition is seeing how the plans translate from paper to reality and seeing abstract ideas and drawings become real-life creations

once the lights are turned on. “Anything that we can do with the town and the businesses that in turn supports the museum I think is hugely positive,” Denenberg said. “We’re in it for the community, and we want everyone to know that Shelburne is a destination.” Any Shelburne businesses can be part of the passport and can sign up online. Winter Lights at the Shelburne Museum opens Nov. 27 until Jan. 9.

Heading into the Division I cross country state championships, the Champlain Valley boys’ team knew they were going to face stiff competition as they looked for a repeat as state champions. An experienced group, the Redhawks placed all five of their runners in the top five to clinch the D-I state title for the second year in a row. “We knew going in that if we ran the way we have all season, that what we had been doing would be what it would take to win,” CVU coach David Baird said. “This group is also pretty experienced and knew that the second half of the race is where it's won at Thetford, so they knew to be patient going into the race.” CVU needed every point from those top 10 finishes, with St. Johnsbury right behind them in second place. The Redhawks finished with 27 points and the Hilltoppers with 40 points. “We have four seniors in the group of five who scored who are all incredible teammates with lots of experience,” Baird said. “They have done an incredible job helping pass along our team culture and race knowledge to prepare next year’s varsity group, too.” Benjamin Holoch led the way for CVU

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REDHAWKS continued from page 20 set, 25-15, to lose to the Comets. Champlain Valley finishes the season with a 10-6 record.

Boys’ volleyball No. 3 Burlington 3, No. 2 Champlain Valley 2: Champlain Valley fell in a tight, five-set Division I boys’ volleyball semifinal to Burlington on Wednesday night. The second-seeded Redhawks won the

first set 25-23, but then dropped the next two to fall behind. They rebounded with a 25-23 fourth set win to force it to the fifth set tiebreaker. CVU fell in the fifth set 15-13 to fall to the Seahorses, who lost to the Redhawks twice in the regular season but rebounded for the postseason win. The Redhawks finish the season with a 12-4 record.

Shelburne Parks & Rec News Shelburne Parks and Recreation offers the following programs: • Bolton Valley after school ski program for kids grades 5-8 includes an evening of night skiing or boarding with friends. Participants ride a Premier bus from Shelburne Community School after school leaving at about 2:15 p.m. and return from Bolton at 8 p.m. We offer two different sessions of which kids can register for only one. Each session consists of four Wednesday nights. See website for complete program details, shelburnevt.org/184/Bolton-Ski-Ride-Program. Registration opens for seventh and eighth graders at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5. Registration opens for fifth and sixth graders at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 16 (if open spots remain). • Youth basketball open gym for grades 4-8. Develop skills and socialize with other players in the town gym. Program will

continue throughout the winter, with further dates announced as season progresses. Depending on numbers, we may separate into two age groups and times. Pre-registration is not required but parents must sign a waiver at drop-off. Sundays, 3-5 p.m., Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 • Toddler open gym: Play and connect with others at the Shelburne town gymnasium. No pre-registration is necessary. Just sign in at the door. A parent or caregiver must always be present. Wear indoor shoes or socks inside the gym. In case of inclement weather, call 802-985-9551 to check for cancellations. Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sundays: Nov. 8 and 22, Dec. 6 and 20, Jan. 10 and 24. Cost: Free. Ages: toddlers and preschoolers (older siblings welcome!). Volunteer Coordinator: Aisha Mueller. Location: 5420 Shelburne Rd (Ground floor of Town Office Complex).

again this season, capturing the individual D-I title, with a first-place finish in 16 minutes, 26.7 seconds. “Ben is one of the most consistent runners in XC and has been the race leader on our team for the past two years,” Baird said. “He does an amazing job of setting the pace for the whole group, and everyone works hard to stay close, so his running makes the entire team faster.” Cole Hart followed in third place, Treson McEnaney was sixth, Royal Rickets came in eighth place and Jack Snyder finished ninth for the Redhawks. “This group has worked hard all season to run as a pack, and they work as a team to push and pull each other,” Baird said. “They were super psyched to all make the top 10 in such an important race.” CVU now turns their attention to the New England Championships, which will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, in Belfast, Maine. The Redhawks finished in fifth place last season and will look to get into the top two this year to advance to the Northeast Regionals. “One thing they have learned from the girls team the past few years is that when people count you out for New England Championships, it just means they don’t know how good you really are,” Baird said. “These boys are looking forward to showing how good they are on an even bigger stage against the toughest competition.”

Public Open House Regarding Renovations to Town Owned Historic Buildings Town Offices • Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 Saturday, November 7th from 11am to 2pm Hello Shelburne! As many of you are already aware, the Town has been working on the plans for important renovations to 3 key historic buildings in the Shelburne Village; The Historic Town Hall, the historic Pierson Building, and the Shelburne Village School (currently houses the Town Offices). All 3 of these buildings are critical contributors to the Shelburne Village Historic District which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Each of them carries substantial history in the community. We have begun the process of public engagement for the project ahead of an expected bond vote at Town Meeting in March. As part of that, we will be holding a public open house meeting at the Town Offices on Saturday, November 7th from 11am to 2pm. Town officials and the architecture team will be present to have 1-on1 and small group conversations with residents to answer questions, we will start with a short presentation at 11. We hope to see you there. Should anyone have questions about the project or the 3 buildings please feel free to reach out to Director of Planning and Zoning, Aaron DeNamur, at adenamur@ shelburnevt.org or 802-264-5033. In partnership with the Historic Preservation and Design Review Commission, the Director is charged with coordinating our historic preservation efforts in Shelburne and cares deeply about these buildings. We all hope to see them continue to serve, and be treasured by, the community for generations to come. They are assets which can never be replaced. Thank you

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