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GUEST OPINION Congress Must Step Up to Help States Protect the Integrity of Our Elections By Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos As Vermont’s chief election official, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our elections is one of my highest priorities. In a world of constantly changing technology we must stay ahead of those who seek to undermine the integrity of our elections. We must ensure that our elections are secure and free from interference, especially cyber-attacks from foreign entities like Russia. Alongside election officials from around the country, I work hard daily to do just that, and to stay ahead of rapidly developing technology and those who would use it to harm our democratic process. As Congress approves the largest tax cut in history, I can’t envision an investment more important to our democracy than an infrastructure that ensures our elections remain tethered to the important principle of ‘one person, one vote.’ Today I’m calling upon Congress to fulfill their commitment to this value. In 2002, Congress passed the “Help America Vote Act” (HAVA) to help states improve election systems and practices. Under the Act Congress committed $3.9 billion to states for these efforts. However, today, fifteen years later, Congress still has yet to provide $396 million of that funding. If members of Congress are serious about ensuring that our elections, the bedrock of this country’s democracy, remain protected from the electronic interference of those who would wish to do harm, it is imperative that they provide states with the remaining 396 million dollars due under the Help America Vote Act of 2002. As existing election infrastructure ages, election officials are under increasing pressure to modernize and innovate in order to ensure that elections continue to be administered in a secure and efficient manner. These efforts have become even more important as election officials work to counter a new generation of cyber security threats to election systems. As I, and my colleagues around the country, work to update and maintain aging election systems, we’re calling upon Congress VOTE to assist us in this critical effort by providing states with the remaining funding under HAVA. This investment will not solve all of the challenges we election officials face, but it will help states, including Vermont, enhance the efficiency and security of elections through the purchase of new voting systems, the implementation of additional cybersecurity tools, and the hiring of IT professionals. My call to action for Congress doesn’t stop with the release of remaining HAVA money. In addition, Congress should also be actively considering a “HAVA II” to support the work my colleagues and I are doing to protect our elections from interference by bad actors. While the remaining $396 million dollars under HAVA will help in assisting states in overcoming this new generation of threats to our elections systems, more funding beyond that amount will be required to meaningfully bring our country’s elections systems up-to-date. I would invite any member of Congress who does not believe that prioritizing the integrity and security of our elections is worthwhile to have an honest conversation with me and with the bi-partisan group of election officials from around the country who are calling for this much-needed investment. This is about the very core of our democracy, and how their actions strengthen or weaken our ability to carry out those fundamental democratic principles. Every day I strive to ensure that elections are administered in a secure manner, whether it’s protecting voter registration data from cybersecurity threats, or ensuring that votes cast are protected from tampering or manipulation. As election officials work to fulfill this commitment to improve voter confidence, Congress must fulfill its commitment to states by fully funding HAVA now, and by ensuring that there will be further investment in the security of our elections in the future to keep us ahead of the evolving threats in the digital age. Only by doing so can we maintain the public’s confidence in our elections, and in democracy itself. The stakes could not be higher, and Congress must step up. Holiday Early Deadlines January 3, 2018 Issue Display Deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 5:00 PM Classified Deadline: Friday, Dec. 29 at 10:00 AM December 27, 2017 Issue Display Deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 5:00 PM Classified Deadline: Friday, Dec. 22 at 10:00 AM THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR BUSINESS MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 & MONDAY, JANUARY 1 The Hateful Eight HHH1/2 Some people interpret “Thou shalt not bear false witness” to mean that God prohibits lying completely. I’m not so sure. I think that it makes more sense that the 8th Commandment is intended to condemn those who have sworn to tell the truth in a specific circumstance and then lie. Perjury=breaking a commandment. Lying=not great, but what are you going to do? Lies are like Dollar Stores. They’re everywhere. They’re bad. The world would be better without them, but there’s no sense in trying to stop them entirely. The best thing a wise person can do is learn to spot them and deal with them. Someday you’ll get a pop up on your computer or a call from someone who says that your computer is infected with viruses. If you don’t recognize that the “Microsoft” guy on the other end of the phone is lying, you will be giving him your credit card number and you’ll rightly feel like a fool. The consequences of gullibility in that case is $200. In Quentin Tarantino’s “The Hateful Eight,” the consequences of believing lies is swift violent death. The story begins in a covered wagon plodding through the Wyoming snow circa 1875. All four passengers (Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Coggins, and Samuel L Jackson) are on their way to the town of Red Rock. But they may never get there. Because of a blinding blizzard, the four hearty old westerners end up stopping for night at Minnie’s Haberdashery. But Minnie isn’t there, four unknown men are. Our eight antiheroes need to be smart about who they trust or they won’t live through the night. If you like Agatha Christie-style whodunnits and don’t mind hearing the n-word every three minutes, you’ll love “The Hateful Eight.” • • • • • • Reliability & Affordability continued from previous page more in order to get to work. They will pay more to drive to the store. They will pay more to go to visit relatives. The cost to heat their homes will increase exponentially. The cost to use electricity for cooking and watching television will go up. The cost to use natural gas, propane, etc. for cooking and heating will go up. Obviously, anyone who lives in a rural area and has a commute to work will feel the pinch. Another piece to the Carbon Tax might be to tax carbonproducing industries at the rate of up to $10 per ton of carbon emissions produced and incrementally increase it until it reaches $100 per ton. The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation’s most recent (2012) study on greenhouse emissions said that the state produced 9.12 million tons of greenhouse gasses. Transportation was responsible for 45 percent of those emissions, while residential and commercial fuels were responsible for 21 percent. Electricity generation was responsible for 11 percent. Agriculture was responsible for 10.2 percent. Interestingly, Industrial Fuels came in at 6.2 percent and Industrial Processes registered 3.4 percent. The bottom line is that the Carbon Tax is a pocketbook issue for all consumers. Businesses will not absorb the higher Quentin Tarantino’s best film, “Pulp Fiction,” was about the supernatural power of faith. The two lead characters who follow their moral instincts – Bruce Willis and Samuel L Jackson – survive. Meanwhile, John Travolta ignores a miracle and dies ignominiously. “The Hateful Eight” puts a dark spin on the same theme. In Tarantino’s post-Civil War America, God has turned the other way. There are no miracles and there are no moral people. There are only savvy men and gullible corpses. In the film’s most memorable scene, Samuel L Jackson’s character tries to infuriate an old Confederate General with a vivid, lurid tall-tale. It’s fairly obvious to us that Jackson’s story is made up. The General partly understands it, too. All he needs to do is control his foolish instincts to believe what he is told and he will live… “The Hateful Eight” isn’t Tarantino’s best. But even mediocre Tarantino films contain more memorable dialogue and outrageous comedy than anything else out there. In this deception-filled world, learning to tell the difference between what’s real and what’s not is one of the greatest skills you can have. And that’s no lie. costs that they face due to the Carbon Tax. That tax increase will also be passed directly back to consumers in the form of higher prices. Vermont legislators are not the only ones who are considering this huge tax increase. There is a plan underfoot in the Northeast led by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to map out a strategy to impose a regional Carbon Tax. We’ll be keeping an eye on this. Rather than support a higher taxing scheme, the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce supports energy policies that encourage reliable and affordable electricity and fuels for heating and transportation. We want to ensure rates that are competitive and are cognizant of the cost to businesses of all sizes. We encourage energy conservation and use of renewables without shifting costs. We also support local control over siting renewable energy sources. The Chamber supports efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We believe that the private sector leads the way in technology and innovation, offering the greatest potential to emission reductions and easing the harmful impacts of climate change. What do you think? HAVE YOU LEFT YOUR JOB? RETIRED? RETIRING? If so, you may have a variety of options available to you. We can educate you on your options so you can make an informed decision. We have the experience to help you make the most of your retirement assets. Give us a call today. RETIREMENT • INSURANCE • INVESTMENTS Yvonne M. Liguori 963 Paine Turnpike North, Unit 3-G Berlin, VT 05602 (802)371-5011 Yvonne.liguori@voyafa.com Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. 31774167_0419D (Member SIPC) ~ Golden Harvest Fruit ~ Great Fruit for a Great Cause! FRESH CITRUS Hand-Picked To Order Call: (802) 272-2806 or (802)476-0856 Pick-Up At: 317 Vine Street, Berlin, VT Time: 10:00 - 5:00 (across from Legare’s Market on the Barre-Montpelier Rd.) Kathleen Thompson, Cordinator JAN FEB PRICES PRICES 36-40 LBS. 18-20 LBS. 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Nearly 50 Northfield Elementary and Middle School students took part in the one act, 5 scene student produced play. Photo by Bill Croney BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS The following birth announcements were submitted by Gifford Medical Center on December 17, 2017. Any questions or concerns should be addressed directly to Gifford. Gifford Medical Center A boy was born December 5 to Taylor Katz and Michael (Misha) Johnson of Chelsea. A girl, Madeline Rose Surridge, was born December 8 to Kerri O’Connor and Peter Surridge of East Barre. Happy Anniversary gifford 2 x 2.75 Blossom Cottage Florist and The WORLD would like to help you wish a special couple a Happy Anniversary. Just send their name, address & wedding anniversary date. Each week we publish the names, plus we’ll have a monthly winner for a $30 Gift Certificate at Blossom Cottage Florist on the Barre-Montpelier Rd. No obligation, nothing to buy. Just send anniversary names two (2) weeks prior to anniversary date, to: The WORLD, c/o HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, 403 U.S. Rt. 302 - Berlin, Barre, VT 05641. Please provide name, address & phone number for prize notification. Blossom Cottage 622-8300 535 US Rte 302, Unit 1 next to Dunkin Donuts at Taste of the North www.blossomcottageflorist.com Please Send Us Your January & February Anniversaries And Be Automatically Registered To Win A Gift Certificate From The Blossom Cottage Florist DECEMBER 29 Don’t forget to BASIL & CAROL DAY, 60 YEARS change this date to the LUCKY WINNING COUPLE Thursday after FOR THIS MONTH: issue date... On DECEMBER 31, DEAN & TINA GALLISON of WORCESTER celebrate their 12th ANNIVERSARY! BLOSSOM COTTAGE FLORIST “HAPPY ANNIVERSARY” Mail this coupon to: The WORLD c/o Happy Anniversary 403 U.S. Rt. 302 - Berlin, Barre, VT 05641 Just send in the entry blank below, and we will publish it in this space each week. Plus, we will draw one (1) couple each month for a gift certificate from BLOSSOM COTTAGE FLORIST ON THE BARRE-MONTPELIER RD. No obligation, nothing to buy. Entries must be mailed two (2) weeks prior to anniversary date. Telephone calls to The WORLD will not be accepted. ANNIVERSARY DATE_______________________# YEARS______ NAMES___________________________________ ADDRESS_________________________________ _________________________________________ PHONE___________________________________ page 14 The WORLD December 27, 2017 In Loving Memory of Thomas C. Mekkelsen December 27, 1987- December 27, 2017 Thirty years have come and gone Forever in our hearts, you will live on We think about you everyday And miss you more than words can say Love, your wife Rita Children Michele & Paul, Bonnie & Karl, Thomas Jr., Debbie & Jeff Grandchildren Sarah & Curt, Jeph & Kristen Great Granddaughters Sydney & Emilie Happy Birthday! FROM BARRE-MONTPELIER RD. Price Chopper (Berlin, VT) and The WORLD would like to help you wish someone special a Happy Birthday. Just send their name, address & birthdate. We’ll publish the names in this space each week. Plus, we’ll draw one (1) winner each week for a FREE BIRTHDAY CAKE from Price Chopper (Berlin, VT). No obligation, nothing to buy. Just send birthday names two (2) weeks prior to birthdate, to: The WORLD, c/o BIRTHDAY CAKE, 403 U.S. Rt. 302 - Berlin, Barre, VT 05641. Please provide your name, address & phone number for prize notification. DECEMBER 25 Jenna Companion, 19, Waterbury Ctr. Andrea Adams, 36, Cabot DECEMBER 27 John King, 48, Middlesex DECEMBER 28 LAST WEEK OF THE Destiny Isabelle, 16, So. Barre Emily-Amber MONTH: Holmes, 24, Montpelier DECEMBER 30 James H. King Jr, 50, Middlesex DECEMBER 31 Chelsea Phillips, 29, Virginia JANUARY 1 Jack (John) Graves, 86, Montpelier CAKE WINNER: Please call Price Chopper (Berlin, VT) at 479-9078 and ask for Julie (Bakery Manager) or Beverlee or Denise (Cake Decorators) by Thursday, December 28 to arrange for cake pick-up. This Week’s Cake Winner: On DECEMBER 29, TAMMY COOKSON of CABOT is 45 YEARS OLD! PRICE CHOPPER “BIRTHDAY DRAWING” Mail this coupon to: The WORLD c/o Birthday Cake 403 U.S. Rt. 302 - Berlin Barre, VT 05641 Open to people of all ages. Just send in the entry blank below, and we will publish it in this space each week. Plus, we will draw one (1) name each week for a FREE BIRTHDAY CAKE from the Price Chopper Super Center (Berlin, VT). No obligation, nothing to buy. Entries must be mailed two (2) weeks prior to birthdate. Telephone calls to The WORLD will not be accepted. BIRTHDATE______________________________ NAME___________________________________ AGE (this birthday)_________________________ ADDRESS________________________________ ________________________________________ PHONE__________________________________ If you are looking at this space so are 29,999* other people *According to the nationally known audit firm Circulation Verification Council (CVC) The WORLD has an average readership of 30,000 per issue Audited numbers are numbers you can trust. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It’s a good time for reunions with those very special people from your past. You could be pleasantly surprised by what comes to light Don’t forget... 7-7 during Marti Elliott, one Barreof these gettogethers. 7-9 Pierce Salvas, 33, Barre 1-4 Betsy Cody, 61, Barre 7-11 Marcus Hass, 29, TAURUS 1-15 Peggy Zurla, (April 54, Mayaez, 20 to May 20) Bennington The new year gets off to an encouraging Puerto Rico start for the 7-12 Bold Emily Rappold, Bovine Plainfield who takes that demanding 1-15 Shawn Kasulka, workplace E.Mplr challenge 7-18 Mike by Jacques, the horns So. Barre and steers it in 1-19 the Kevn right Sare, direction. 36, Cabot 7-22 Jennifer "Jen" Roberts GEMINI (no “i”) (May 21 to June 20) The Geller, clever 40, Baltimore, Gemini will be 1-27 Caitlyn Couture, 26, MD quick Barre to spot the telltale signs of workplace changes that could 1-31 Joyce open LaMountain up new (The opportunities 8-2 David for Santamore, the right 66, person. (And that’s Plant you, Lady), isn’t 85, it?) Plainfield CANCER Adamant (June 21 to July 8-822) GaryThe Moon Child’s postholiday 1-31 Linda letdown Couture, Barre soon lifts 8-8 as Shirley you Combs, begin Randolph to get back into 1-31 Wayne Michaud, 70, 8-9 Bob Evans, 64, Woodstock your comfortable Santa Rosa, CA routine. Someone 8-16 Charlotte from Edwards, your Barre past extends a surprise bid to reconnect. Town LEO 2-1 Nancy (July Prescott, 23 Barre to August 8-20 22) Rachel You’ve Salvas, been Barrethe ultimate social 2-6 Bob Edwards, Lion over 75 the holidays. 8-21 Chriiis Now it’s time to relax and recharge 2-8 Warren Lanigan your energy so you 8-24 can Terry be Spaulding, at your best when you 2-12 Joe Richardson, Lewiston, ME pounce Waterbury on that new project. 8-29 Connie Spaulding, Minot, VIRGO 2-13 Sandy (August Salvas, Barre 23 to September ME22) A relationship could be 2-14 moving Laura Rappold, in a E. direction you might not want to follow. Step back Montpelier for a better overview 9-8 Arlo of Benjamin the situation. Lefcourt, You 8 might be 2-16 surprised Aaron Retherford at what you see. 9-15 Deborah Phillips 2-23 Pauline Nelson, 9-26 Aeletha Kelly, Barre LIBRA Waterbury (September 23 to October 9-28 Jessica 22) McLeon, Emotions 29, rule at the start 2-25 Meah of the & Mya week, Couture, affecting 9, your Hardwick perception about a decision. Barre Best advice: Avoid commitments until that good Libran sense kicks back in. 10-5 Lisa Companion, SCORPIO 3-5 Rebecca Pressman (October 23 to November Waterbury 21) A longtime 3-19 Ruth Weeks, Barre 10-18 Kay Santamore, friendship 3-22 Nicholas could Salvas, take 25 a romantic Plainfield turn early in the new year. While this pleases your passionate side, your logical self might 4-19 Elliott want Ackerman, to go 30, slow. 11-15 Jessup Max Lefcourt, 5, SAGITTARIUS Barre (November 22 Rindge, to December NH 21) Someone might 4-20 Jessie make Phillips, a surprising 26, E. disclosure 11-15 Bob Spaulding, about a Minot, trusted friend Mplr. ME or 4-30 workplace Lillian Kasulka, colleague. 8, E. Stay 11-19 cool Henry and Kasulka, reserve 14, E. judgment until Montpelier you get more facts. Mplr CAPRICORN 4-30 Darlene Callahan, (December 56, 22 to January 19) You might think Barre you’ve found what 11-23 you’ve Jason been Lowe, 29, looking Wby for. But appearances can be deceiving. 11-28 Don’t Neil, 29, act Waterbury on your discovery 5-6 Gary Villa, Washington until 5-6 Jim you Elliott, know 51, Barre more about 12-3 it. Peter Lefcourt, 45, Barre AQUARIUS 5-14 Snook Downing, (January Chelsea20 to 12-3 February DOT! 65, Calais 18) You’re no doubt anxious 5-22 Ruth Madigan for that P., confusing 74, 12-25 situation Jenna Companion, to be cleared 20, up. But don’t Bethel press for a quick resolution Waterbury or you Ctr. might overlook some 5-27 Candy vital McLeon, facts. 71, 12-31 Chelsea Phillips, 30, Hardwick Manassas, VA PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Now that your holiday distractions 6-3 Joey, Wby Ctr, are 40easing, you need to apply yourself to getting 6-5 Rob those Salvas, unfinished 56, Barre tasks done so you can begin a new project 6-6 Heather with Holmes, a clean 50, slate. BORN Woodbury THIS WEEK: People respect both your wisdom and your 7-11 Joslyn deep Richardson, sense of 30, loyalty and compassion. Waterbury, VT (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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