Mountain Times - Volume 48, Number 23: June 5-11

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2 • LOCAL NEWS The Mountain Times • June 5-11, 2019 Miss Vermont crowned Jillian Fisher, 20, of Burlington was crowned Miss Vermont 2019 at the Chandler Center for the Arts on Saturday evening. She beat first runner-up Ashley Terpak of Ludlow and second runner-up was Hannah Roque of Middlebury. The non-finalist talent award was won by Therran Adams of Warren and the non-finalist interview award was won by Alexina Federhen of Bennington. The Miss Vermont Scholarship Organization awarded $24,700 in cash scholarships and in-kind scholarships to the new titleholders and to the job candidates last night. Fisher is a rising senior at the University of Vermont studying nnimal science. A talented vocalist, she sang Dream On in the talent portion of the competition. In addition to the title of Miss Vermont, Fisher earned $5000 in cash scholarships, including a $1,000 Stowe Rotary scholarship, and $3,900 of in-kind scholarships to Dale Carnegie of Vermont. Fisher will spend the next year promoting her social impact initiative “Fighting Addiction” across Vermont as she advocates to reduce the stigmas surrounding opiate addiction and treatment. “I’m thrilled to be Miss Vermont 2019,” she said. “Our state is at the forefront in how we combat the opiate crisis affecting the nation and I’m looking forward to sharing my message with a broader audience, especially nationally at the Miss America competition.” Miss Vermont 2019 will represent the state at the 2020 Miss America pageant in September. The Miss Vermont program also crowned its teen ambassador on Saturday. Danielle Trottier, 16, of Barre is the new Miss Vermont’s Outstanding Teen. A jazz dancer, she performed to “Cinema Italiano” during the talent competition in the show last night. Miss Trottier just completed her junior year at Spaulding High School, and will be promoting her platform, “Breaking Barriers at the Barre,” as Miss Vermont’s Outstanding Teen. She says, “I’m thrilled to be able to reach such broad audiences in Vermont as Miss Vermont’s Outstanding Teen and I’m excited to speak with civic organizations across the state about making dance attainable to more people.” In addition to the title of Miss Vermont’s Outstanding Teen, Danielle earned $1000 in cash scholarships and $3550 of in-kind scholarships to Dale Carnegie of Vermont. She will represent Vermont at the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen competition in Florida this summer. The mission of the Miss Vermont organization is to promote personal and professional development, civic consciousness, service, higher education, and integrity. Rutland defeated in best downtown contest By Katy Savage Rutland made it to the top 10 but was edged out in a competition to be named the country’s best downtown. Wellington, Ohio was named the winner of Independent We Stand’s 2019 “America’s Main Streets” on June 3. The town will receive $25,000. “This is anybody’s game. I think it’s great that they won,” said Robert Maguire, the owner of Rutland Appliances, who nominated Rutland for the competition. Rutland made it to the top 10 semifinalists against 232 other downtowns. Other towns that made the semifinals included Benica, California; Canton, Georgia; Big Rapids, Michigan; LaBelle, Florida; Logansport, Indiana; Peru, Indiana; Saco, Maine and Texarkana in Arkansas and Texas. “The fact that Rutland still rallied and made it to the top 10 says a lot about Rutland,” Maguire said. The semi finalists are chosen by voters and then judges choose the winner from the semifinalists. Wellington, Ohio was the smallest town in the semifinals. The town has plans to add signs to tell the town’s history and restore a building that was damaged in a fire. Maguire partnered with Natalie Boyle, the founder of Intrepid Athletics, to promote Rutland’s efforts. “Of course we were a little disappointed because who doesn’t hope to win?” Boyle said. “I’m proud of Rutland and the work we did to get into the top 10. That’s really an accomplishment.” Maguire is already planning to enter next year’s competition. He wants to use the prize money to fill vacant storefronts. “I feel like our downtown is just as deserving of any downtown,” he said. “Our community is very hardworking and interested in seeing our downtown be improved.” Maguire’s not sure how many votes Rutland received in the end but next year he wants to get enough votes that the judges say, “Wow Rutland really has some support,” he said. Killington planners hear resort base lodge building status By Curt Peterson The status of Killington Resort’s grand plan to replace their K-1 Base Lodge was discussed at the Planning Commission’s May 29 meeting – the Act 250 Commission had communicated a list of eight requirements that must be completed before the project can get its approval. The news came in an email from Act 250 District 1 coordinator William Burke. “An Act 250 permit will not be issued for the K-1 Base Lodge until the District Commission receives and reviews [additional] information,” Burke wrote. The proposed new three-story lodge will encompass 58,000 square feet, 50 percent larger than the current lodge which has 37,000 square feet. Other improvements include a full-service bar, enhanced dining, 180-degree views and a farm-to-table food court. “We won’t have a start date until we have the permits,” Killington Communications Manager Courtney DiFiore said. “In any case, we will be using the existing facility this next winter season. The new lodge should be completed and ready for the winter of 2020-2021.” The Act 250 Commission requirements include three certifications from the Agency of Natural Resources-Department of Environmental “THE NEW LODGE SHOULD BE COMPLETED AND READY FOR THE WINTER OF 2020-2021,” SAID DIFIORE. Conservation regarding a Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Permit, a Stormwater Discharge Permit, and a Construction General Permit. Comments from Vermont Fish and Wildlife and the Resort’s responses to those comments, an ANR-approved Riparian Management Plan, a “mitigation plan, if any, requested by the Division of Historical Preservation”, and either a “Public Drinking Water Permit Amendment or confirmation that no amendment is required” round out the list. Jeff Temple, director of mountain operations, said, “The Act 250 process is interesting. It’s challenging, but it’s all good.” Temple explained an Act 250 permit depends on studies, inspections and reports from more than several entities and agencies around the state – when and if they all have given their approval the Commission will issue the final permit and a project can go ahead. “Mr. Burke’s email wasn’t announcing a delay,” Temple said, “it was just a status report.” Act 250 permits are required for most construction projects. The law was enacted in 1970 to and is being reviewed and possibly updated by the legislature. Builders and developers have long complained about the complexities of the law and the time they feel it takes to get Act 250 approval. Temple said the stormwater permit takes the longest to negotiate – the new lodge will have to collect and treat roof runoff and any accumulated water before it is released into the environment. Also, since the plan involves razing the existing old lodge, the historical loss had to be “mitigated” in the plan, Temple said. There will be old photos and information regarding the old structure displayed in the new lodge accompanied by historical information.
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