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Advocates for State Funds for

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At a packed Public Hearing in Barre, participants and

advocates for one of Vermont’s unique anti-poverty programs

spoke passionately about the need to help low income

Vermonters establish economic security and grow small businesses.

In 2018 66,000 Vermonters – one in nine—lived in poverty.

Advocates argued that at a time when income inequality in

the U.S. hit the highest level in fifty years, it is critical that the

State of Vermont fully fund programs that can build ladders

of economic opportunity and security. Capstone Community

Action programs such as the Micro Business Development

Program (MBDP) and the Individual Development Accounts

(IDA) also known as the Vermont Matched Savings program

have been proving to be successful at relieving poverty and

supporting the economy. These cuts would eliminate two

critical anti-poverty programs operating statewide.

Capstone Community Action staff, board, and participants

provided input on the Governor’s recommended Fiscal

Year 2021 State Budget to share the importance of the MBDP

and IDA programs at the public hearing hosted by the State

House and Senate Appropriations Committee on Monday

evening.

“Since 1988, Capstone Community Action has implemented

a Micro Business Development Program (MBDP)

which has been embraced by Community Action Agencies

throughout Vermont and across the country,” stated Steven

Pappas, board chair of Capstone Community Action. “The

five Community Action Agencies across the state have supported

more than 10,000 Vermonters to become self-sufficient

and helped launch or expand more than 2,100 Vermont

businesses. With MBDP support, clients find economic selfsufficiency

and dignity in self-employment. The MBDP

program helps Vermonters develop businesses and offers

financial coaching, credit counseling, as well as asset building

through the Vermont Matched Savings (formerly IDA)

program.”

“They [Capstone Community Action] have helped a lot of

small businesses, like my mom’s catering business,” stated

Inayat Yuridullah, son of Afghani Ayoubi, Pak-Afghan’s

owner. He represented his mother who was delivering her

food products to vendors. “She needed a lot of help when she

first started with marketing, legalities, licensing and paperwork…

without the help of Capstone, she would have had

difficulty, especially as an immigrant coming to this country.”

Capstone Community Action was founded in 1965 and

works to alleviate the suffering caused by poverty and to create

economic opportunity for people and communities.

Capstone Community Action strives to help build strong

communities. Serving some 13,000 Vermonters each year,

Capstone programs include housing counseling, homelessness

intervention, savings and credit coaching, business

counseling, workforce development, home weatherization,

and child and family development programs in Early Head

Start / Head Start. Capstone seeks to break down barriers

that prevent people from thriving to offer the hope people

need, the dignity everyone deserves and a better community

for all.

• • •

Governor Scott Announces Planning

Grants to Municipalities to Jump-

Start Local Innovation and Vitality

Governor Phil Scott today announced $468,552 in

Municipal Planning Grant awards at Central Vermont

Medical Center in Berlin. Of the 51 municipalities that

applied, 31 towns and cities will receive planning grants to

develop solutions that address local community issues.

The Governor highlighted three planning grants awarded

within Washington County: Berlin, Middlesex and Waitsfield.

Berlin is working to create a new, mixed-use and walkable

town center in the area encompassing the Berlin Mall and the

Central Vermont Medical Center. Middlesex and Waitsfield

are also pursuing projects to create lively, walkable and economically

vibrant town centers.

“Reinforcing town and village centers is critical to growing

our economy. Like so many towns in Vermont, Berlin,

Middlesex and Waitsfield rely on the work of planning commissioners,

select board members and other volunteers to

strengthen their communities for future generations,” said

Governor Scott. “I’m pleased we can support their efforts

through these grants.”

“These funds will help towns focus on building, enhancing

and making connections in the community to develop the

town centers of the future where both businesses and residents

can thrive,” said Bonnie Waninger, executive director

of the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission. “In

Berlin, the grant will help make progress towards creating a

new town center in the mall area with a wide range of uses

including new housing and a childcare center.”

Other municipal grants awarded will fund a wide range of

projects in municipalities large and small throughout

Vermont, including a study to resolve the childcare shortage

in Randolph, evaluating the potential for inter-town firefighting

in and around St. Johnsbury, and recovering from

the loss of Green Mountain College in Poultney. Several

towns will use grants to revise zoning regulations and take

other steps to improve local housing opportunities.

The Municipal Planning Grant Program is administered by

the Community Planning and Revitalization Division in the

Department of Housing and Community Development and

has been funding local initiatives since 1988. More information

about the program is available at: https://accd.vermont.

gov/community-development/funding-incentives/municipal-planning-grant.

Summaries of all 2020 grants are available here: https://

accd.vermont.gov/sites/accdnew/files/documents/CD/

CPR/MPG/CPR-MPG-FundedProjects-FY20.pdf.

The State also prepared a short annual report with case

studies of completed Municipal Planning Grant projects.

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Announcing the 2020

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10-13, 2020, Alumni Hall,

Barre Civic Center

Registration is now open for the Vermont Folklife Center’s

2020 Discovering Community Summer Institute. The

Institute will bring together educators from across the state

for a four-day intensive course from August 10-13, 2020 at

Alumni Hall in Barre’s Civic Center. This year, the whole of

downtown Barre will provide an exciting site for experiential

learning. With an emphasis on place-based education and

media-making, the course will serve as both a project incubator

and a professional development program.

Stories and storytelling are at the center of this experience;

as one participant observed, “The personal gain of

realizing that there are millions of stories in our own backyards

that are ten times more interesting than People

Magazine is something that I will cherish.” The Institute

builds on the Vermont Folklife Center’s many years of collaboration

with educators on community-based projects, the

ever-expanding array of digital devices with audio and visual

recording capabilities, and the do-it-yourself editing and

production opportunity that digital technology affords.

Past participants hail from a broad spectrum of roles in the

K-16 system, including classroom teachers, special educators,

librarians, guidance counselors, and administrators.

The diversity of attendees ensures a rich opportunity to

explore a variety of models and ensures a collaborative space

to visualize diverse applications. By engaging with cultural

researchers, community-based artists, media specialists, and

fellow educators, participants gain access to the power of

ethnographic field research and digital audio, video and photography

as storytelling tools. With Barre as a microcosm,

the Discovering Community Summer Institute will model

simple strategies for deepening students’ relationships to

their own communities.

Participants may take the course for three graduate credits

through Castleton University or a professional development

certificate. Included in the cost of the Institute are 8 hours of

ongoing support from VFC education staff in the form of inclass

coaching, workshops and technical assistance throughout

the 2020-21 school year. For registration, tuition or other

information, visit www.vermontfolklifecenter.org or feel free

to contact us at 802-388-4964 or education@vermontfolklifecenter.org.

Check out the Institute webpage here: https://

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The Vermont Folklife Center seeks to broaden, strengthen

and deepen our understanding of Vermont and the surrounding

region; to assure a repository for our collective cultural

memory; and to strengthen our communities by building

connections among the diverse peoples of our state.

• • •

Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Leahy

and Others Press Trump

Administration to Fully Fund

Pandemic Preparedness and

Response Efforts

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and three other senators

urged the Trump Administration to fully fund pandemic

preparedness and response efforts in light of the global

Coronavirus outbreak, which has infected tens of thousands

of individuals and killed more than 500 worldwide. Also

sending the request were U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI),

Patty Murray (D-WA) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ). Leahy is

the Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, and

Peters, Murray and Menendez serve as the Ranking Members

of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Committee, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and

Pensions, and the Committee on Foreign Relations, respectively.

In a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

Director Mick Mulvaney, the senators expressed concern

that the Trump Administration’s annual proposed funding

cut for pandemic preparedness and response efforts could

threaten the government’s ability to effectively combat the

spread of the deadly virus. The Trump Administration has

repeatedly proposed dramatic cuts to programs and offices

that spearhead efforts to respond to this and other pandemics,

including a 2020 budget proposal that cut critical pandemic

response programs by nearly 20 percent.

“As we have learned from past public health crises such as

the Ebola, SARS, and H1N1 outbreaks, pandemics require

an aggressive, coordinated response across the federal government,”

the senators wrote. “In light of the current novel

Coronavirus outbreak and the persistent threat of global

pandemics, we urge you to fully fund infectious disease and

pandemic preparedness and response efforts in your fiscal

year 2021 proposed budget. A failure to do so would not only

be a danger to the health and welfare of all Americans, but

also a threat to our national security.”

On January 30th, the World Health Organization (WHO)

declared the Coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency

of international concern, a designation reserved for

extraordinary events that pose a public health risk by threatening

to spread internationally. While the immediate health

risk to the American public from 2019-nCoV is considered

low at this time, as deaths and infections from Coronavirus

continue to rise, the U.S. government has sought to dramatically

escalate its response efforts, which has required some

agencies to tap into additional funds. Just last week, the

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) notified

Congress that it may need to reallocate over $130 million to

be able to continue response efforts to Coronavirus, indicating

that current funding levels may be insufficient.

Leahy, Carper, and Others Introduce the Clean Economy Act of 2020

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on Tuesday joined Senator

Tom Carper (D-Del.) and other senators in introducing the

Clean Economy Act of 2020, to empower the Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) to set a national goal of net-zero

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exhibition space specially designed to ignite the curiosity

and support the development of the Museum’s youngest

visitors—children ages 5 and under.

Wonder Woods offers science learning experiences

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set in a fun and whimsical environment that encourages

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Wonder Woods Experiences

• Multi-level play structure: Children can improve their

motor skills by moving through this specially-designed

structure, which offers multiple points for climbing, using

ramps, stairs, and pulleys. The different surface levels

encourage purposeful movements and an understanding of

the physical self and the surrounding environment.

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puppets and books in their storytelling process. Nestled in an

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(which change thematically on a seasonal basis), the magnetic

walls of this creative station become the canvas for bold

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understanding of movement, cause and effect, and problemsolving.

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toys, a balancing barre, mirror, and a nursing chair for caregivers.

• Caregiver comfort: Grown-ups matter too! Wonder

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scientists by providing comfortable seating, clear sight lines

of the exhibition space, and an area for feeding and nursing.

In the future, this space will also host special programs and

events geared towards caregivers.

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Wonder Woods is the result of an extensive exhibition

development process, performed in collaboration with education

specialists and museum professionals from around the

country. Research has shown that the first few years of children’s

lives are critical to healthy brain development and a

successful future as learners. Children need to be able to

explore independently and build agency, while also being

supported in their need for multi-dimensional social learning

opportunities. Wonder Woods incorporates this growing

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northern New England location.

Montshire’s History in Early Childhood Education

The Montshire has a long history of engaging parents and

young children in diverse science learning experiences. The

Museum’s efforts include programs that encourage the

innate curiosity of young children, such as Books and

Beyond and the Montshire’s summer preschool camps, as

well as various collaborations and grant-supported projects

that focus on early childhood education.

The Montshire’s current early childhood exhibition,

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Health Department Monitoring

Travelers Returning from China

for Novel Coronavirus

The Vermont Department of Health is working with the

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to monitor people

who have returned from travel in China for symptoms of

a novel coronavirus, now called COVID-19.

The monitoring effort is for people who have returned

from China in the past 14 days and who had no symptoms of

respiratory illness when screened upon returning to the U.S.

There are no cases of illness from COVID-19 in Vermont.

State health officials emphasized that, although the potential

public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, there has

been no community spread of the illness in the U.S. and the

risk for Vermonters is low at this time.

Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD said the Health

Department is in regular contact with federal health officials

regarding any travelers who may be returning to Vermont.

Federal officials are screening everyone who has returned to

the U.S. from travel in China.

“We have a multi-layered approach to protecting

Vermonters’ health,” said Dr. Levine. “Once a person has

been screened and cleared to continue their travel, if Vermont

is their final destination, the Health Department is notified.

Our epidemiology team then immediately reaches out to that

person to assess their risk of exposure and determine what

level of monitoring is indicated, and the extent to which the

person may have to restrict their movements during the 14

day monitoring period.”

Dr. Levine said that in many cases, those who have been

screened when they returned to the U.S. are at low risk of

developing illness and are able to go about their normal routine.

However, if the assessment determines a person’s risk is

higher, the department will ask them to restrict their activities

until after the 14 days from possible exposure has passed.

Health officials also check in with them regularly to learn

whether they’re developing any symptoms that are consistent

with COVID-19. As of February 13, nine individuals are

being monitored by the Health Department.

Coronaviruses are common throughout the world and

cause respiratory illnesses, including the common cold.

COVID-19 is a novel (new) coronavirus that can cause severe

illness in people. Like other respiratory diseases, COVID-19

is spread in the air by coughs or sneezes. Symptoms of illness

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The Health Department activated its Health Operations

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found, to prevent illness from spreading and to make sure the

person gets the medical care they need.

“We are working with the state’s health care providers,

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guidance and other supports,” said Dr. Levine. “We are well

prepared to respond if someone in Vermont tests positive for

this virus. This is the work of public health, and we do it

every day.”

“It’s important to remember that it’s people who get sick,

not nationalities or ethnicities,” said Dr. Levine.

“Coronaviruses are circulating in every part of the world.

Your risk for COVID-19 depends on your exposure to the

virus. As with any public health threat, the virus is the

enemy, not people.”

The Health Department encourages Vermonters to stay

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changes in guidance and recommendations.

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seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least

60% alcohol.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your sleeve.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed

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Not only was 2019 an amazing year of

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members of the public are

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The community supper model goes back to a regular tradition

in the ‘70s at Grace Church, and once again the meals are

offered free of charge in facilities provided by the church.

Each month’s supper relies upon a dedicated group of volunteers

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serving and clean up. The host, in turn, provides the

ingredients and prepares the food, helps set up the dining

room, works the serving line and joins in wash up and clean

up after the meal. Each host presents their program, mission

and services to the public during an interlude, after supper is

served.

Past hosts have included area organizations, spiritual

groups, businesses and community services. Previous hostsponsors

have included Friends of the Plainfield Opera

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Plainfield Friends Meeting, Rhythm of the Rein therapeutic

riding program, Jill Stewart Dream Vacations, the Plainfield

Co-op, Journey Fellowship, Twin Valleys Senior Center,

Twinfield Together Mentoring Program and the CSSG group

itself.

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interested in providing a meal. And new volunteers are

always welcome. Potential volunteers and hosts are invited

to attend this potluck to learn more about our work. To reach

Plainfield’s Community Supper Support Group, email

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• • •

Vermont Businesses to See Double-

Digit Rate Decrease in Workers’

Compensation Insurance in 2020

Governor Phil Scott announced that Vermont businesses

will see a double-digit rate decrease in workers’ compensation

insurance in 2020. The new rates, approved by the

Department of Financial Regulation (DFR), become effective

on April 1, 2020.

This is the fourth straight year of rate decreases since

Governor Scott took office and represents the largest

decrease in over a decade. When combined with decreases

from 2017-2019, Vermont employers will pay an average of

30% less in workers’ compensation premiums than they did

in 2016.

“As we work to grow the economy and the size of our

workforce, addressing the high cost of doing business in

Vermont is critical,” said Governor Scott. “A major expense

for Vermont businesses has been workers’ comp insurance,

so I’m incredibly pleased we’ve been able to continually

reduce these costs, without reducing benefits for workers.

These savings will help Vermont employers of all sizes hire

more workers, increase salaries and expand their operations

in our state.”

In the voluntary market – which is the open competitive

market – loss costs (the primary component of workers’ compensation

rates) will decrease by an average of 11.6%.

Approximately 90% of Vermont employers receive voluntary

market coverage. In the assigned risk market – which is the

market for employers unable to obtain coverage in the voluntary

market – rates will also decrease by an average of 12.1%.

The continued rate relief in the assigned risk market is particularly

good news for new businesses who are often forced to

obtain coverage in this market due to lack of claims history.

“Vermont has experienced the largest cumulative reduction

in our workers’ compensation rates these past four years

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decades,” said DFR Commissioner Michael Pieciak. “The

cost of coverage is clearly moving in the right direction and is

the result of a continued commitment to workplace safety by

employers and a continued focus on this market by our

department.”

Rate changes vary by industry and classification, however,

several key Vermont industries with historically high rates

will see significant relief. Vermont’s logging industry will see

rate reductions between 16-20%, the skiing industry will see

rate reductions between 10-14% and the dairy farming industry

will see rate relief between 8-12%. Craft brewers will also

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manufacturing sector will see significant decreases.

DFR has also revised a rule that will reduce the price that

certain small businesses pay for workers’ compensation coverage

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priced at 50% of the Vermont State Average Weekly Wage

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these businesses choose to exempt themselves from coverage

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participation in the system thus benefiting workers and ultimately

further reducing costs.

The Governor and Commissioner Pieciak recognize the

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John J. Koval, Jr., 84, of lower

State Street, died on Monday,

February 10, 2020 at his home surrounded

by his family.

He was born on January 24, 1936, the

son of John J. Koval, Sr. and Mary

(Hanecak) Koval in Cohoes, NY. He

received his primary education from St.

Agnus Elementary School in Cohoes

N.Y., and later attended Catholic

Central High School in Troy, NY, where he excelled in

many sports. He then went on to receive a Bachelor’s

Degree from Sienna College. John was also a member of

the national guard for 6 years.

On August 2, 1969, He married Janet Fraser at St.

Augustine Catholic Church.

John arrived in Vermont as Manager of W.T. Grants and

continue in retail at Bells Clothing Store, and Aubuchon

Hardware. He and his wife also ran the J.J. Cheese and

Wine Store on State Street for several years.

His memberships include St. Augustine Church, and the

Central Vermont Skating Association. He also volunteered

for the Montpelier Food Shelf and Central Vermont Medical

Center. John would often extend his kindness by visiting

with nursing home patients who otherwise had no other

visitors.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Janet Koval of

Montpelier; his son, Peter Koval and companion Danielle

Record and their son, Parker of Barre Town, VT; sister,

Margaret Carboni and husband Edward of Cohoes, NY,

Andrew Koval of Cohoes, NY; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours were held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday,

February 16, 2020 at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A

funeral mass was celebrated 10:30 am on Monday, February

17, 2020 at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American

Cancer Society or American Parkinson Association.

Those wishing to express online condolences may do so

at www.guareandsons.com.

Jeffrey Joseph Minkiewicz

Sept 12, 1953 – Feb 8, 2020

Jeffrey Minkiewicz, of Fayston, passed

away on February 8, 2020 after a brief

but fierce battle with brain cancer. Jeff

was born in Stamford, CT to Joseph

and Beatrice (Simonelli) Minkiewicz.

Jeff graduated from Stamford Catholic

High School and St. Michael’s College

in Vermont. After college he moved to

the Mad River Valley where he met his

wife, Carol (Hardy). They bought a

house, married in 1993, and shared thirty great years

together.

Jeff loved music, playing the guitar and cooking. He

loved sports, starting with Pop Warner, and played football

for Stamford Catholic High School. In the valley he skied,

and played softball and tennis. His career in hardwood

flooring took its toll on his knees so he became a golf enthusiast.

Jeff also had a lifelong passion for cards and he dearly

missed his weekly poker games when he couldn’t get there.

Jeff was a competitor. He liked to win and always said

“luck has nothing to do with it.” Jeff did know, however,

that he was very lucky to have the loving family and many

friends that he had, and was very grateful. He loved you all.

Jeff was predeceased by his father Joe. He is survived by his

wife Carol, of Fayston, and by his mother Beatrice, his sister

Lynn Gold and her husband Dave, and his nephew Thomas

Vozzella and his wife Rose, all of Stamford. A celebration of

Jeff’s life will be held in Vermont in the springtime. In lieu of

flowers please consider making a donation to the Mad River

Valley Ambulance Service. Assisting the family is the Perkins-

Parker Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Waterbury.

To send online condolences please visit www.perkinsparker.

com or the funeral home Facebook page.

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Edward L. Richards, Jr.

Edward L. “Ted” Richards,

age 88 of Brookfield, died

peacefully on February 1, 2020 at

CVMC from a brief illness after having

lived valiantly with Alzheimer’s for five

years. In his final days, he was sailing in

his imagination while singing old glee

club songs. Special thanks is due for the

staff of 2 South for their exceptional

care. Ted was born on June 30, 1931 in

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Manhattan, NY. He graduated from The Hotchkiss School

after attending Rye, (NY) High School. College years were

spent at Yale where he majored in English and was a member

of the Yale Glee Club as well as the Society of Orpheus

and Bacchus. These experiences planted the seed of choral

singing that continued to develop throughout his life, most

recently in the choir of the Unitarian Church of Montpelier.

After Yale, he served two years of active Naval duty on the

USS San Marcos and remained in the reserves for 18 years,

reaching the rank of commander.

In 1953, he married Sally Howe, together raising five

children in Rye. He taught third grade and junior high at

Greenwich Country Day School while studying for a

Master’s degree at Columbia. He then taught at the NY

State Maritime College and Pace College while continuing

his study of American Literature at NYU. Soon the family

migrated to Vermont for its beauty and pastoral life-style.

Ted secured a position at Norwich University while continuing

work on his doctorate, completed in 1975. He still

found time for acting in Chandler and Norwich productions

as well as singing in the Randolph Singers. He also served

his community as secretary of his local school board.

At Norwich, Ted taught a variety of courses, specializing

in Literature of the Sea and Military Literature, both

courses he was instrumental in developing. He served as

chair of the English Department and was a key player in

bringing a communications major to the curriculum. He

was a member of many committees and chair of some. His

love of sailing that began when he was an infant on his

father’s boat moved him to start a sailing club at Norwich,

and he always gave generously of his time to teach friends

and family how to handle wood and canvas.

His membership in the American Yacht Club in Rye fed

his intense love of the sea, and he took many cruises in

waters all over the country. One of his fondest memories

was being Commodore of the Junior American Yacht Club

while his father was club Commodore.

Ted was divorced in 1982 and married Paula Gills in 1987.

Together they shared a passion for birding that took them

on many travels. Both had fulfilling careers at Norwich

where Ted was honored for his service with the Board of

Fellows Medallion, Honorary Alumnus status, and the

rank of Professor Emeritus upon retirement. Most notable,

however, was the deep respect and affection his students

had for him; his courses were always filled to capacity

with waiting lists.

After retirement, he enjoyed gardening, sailing with kids

and grand-kids, orchestrating family vacations at his

beloved Lake Sunapee, volunteering at Lost Nation

Theater, and serving the Unitarian Church on committees

and as treasurer.

One of his most cherished activities post-retirement was

lunching weekly with retired NU English professors known

as the “Romeos” (retired old men eating out); they held

forth each Thursday at the Depot Square Pizzeria not far

from campus.

Ted will be deeply missed by his wife of 33 years and his

children, Ernest and wife Laura of Carson City, NV;

Edward III and wife Patti of Savannah, GA; Jagjit Kaur

Khalsa of Georgetown, TX; Cuyler and wife Shari of

Merritt Island, FL; and Rachel Richards of Carson City. He

also leaves four grandchildren, Andrew, Evan, Chelsea and

Lindsay; his sister, Laura, and her three sons; and several

cousins.

A celebration of Ted’s life will be held on Saturday, June

20, 2020 at 3pm at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier with

a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, Ted has asked for

contributions to be directed to Project Independence, 81 N.

Main St., Suite 1, Barre VT, 05641-4283 where he spent

many productive and enjoyable days the past few years.

PHYLLIS ALSTON, a longtime resident of Hardwick, died

Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, at the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation

Center in Berlin, Vermont, at the age of 95, after seven-plus

years of Alzheimer’s. She was born on Feb. 8, 1924, in North

Greensboro, the daughter of the late Harry and Delia

(Ducharme) Badger. Phyllis grew up in North Greensboro

and attended schools in Greensboro. Phyllis married Donald

Alston and they raised three children on their dairy farm on

Bridgman Hill Road, Hardwick. Phyllis is survived by two of

her children, grandchildren and extended family. Phyllis’

family would like to thank all of the caring staff at the Berlin

Health and Rehabilitation Center for their wonderful care. In

honor of her wishes, there were no calling hours or funeral

service. There will be an interment service in Sanborn

Cemetery in East Hardwick, with date and time to be determined.

Arrangements are in the care of desGroseilliers

Funeral Home, 97 Church St., Hardwick. Condolences may

be conveyed to the family online at dgfunerals.com.

WILLARD HENRY “WILL” BREEN, 88, a

longtime resident and Waterbury business

owner, passed away peacefully at The Arbors in

Shelburne on Sunday morning, Feb. 9, 2020,

following several years of declining health.

Born in Duxbury on June 5, 1931, he was a son

of the late Willis and Evalena (Kellett) Breen.

On July 23, 1951, Will married the former Colleen M.

Stimson in Waterbury. Colleen predeceased Will on Feb. 17,

1991. Growing up on Crossett Hill in Duxbury with his siblings

and widowed Mom, Will spent much of his early years

with his mother, siblings and grandparents helping out on

the family farm. Will is loved and mourned by his children,

grandchildren and extended family. Private graveside services

will be held from Holy Cross Cemetery in Duxbury. For

those who wish, memorial gifts would be appreciated to

Washington County Mental Health Services, P.O. Box 647,

Montpelier, VT 05601 (www.wcmhs.org). Assisting the family

is the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home and Cremation

Service in Waterbury. To send online condolences, please

visit www.perkinsparker.com or the funeral home Facebook

page.

DR. ROBERT A. CRANDALL died peacefully in

his sleep on Feb. 8, 2020. Dr. Crandall was born on

April 26, 1920, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of

Robert G. Crandall and Violet H. Crandall. His parents and

grandparents, Charles T. and Lillian A. Crandall, formerly of

Berlin, Vermont, moved to suburban Philadelphia to work in

the family medical publishing business. In addition to his

wife and three children, he is survived by seven grandchildren,

and four great-grandchildren. There will be a service

in his memory scheduled this summer. In lieu of flowers,

please make donations to the Berlin Congregational Church

located at 1808 Scott Hill Road, Berlin, VT 05602.

ELAINE JEAN (DURKEE) FARNHAM, 86, died Tuesday,

Feb 11, 2020. She was born in Randolph, Vermont, to Ned

Durkee and Florence (Wildman) Durkee of Chelsea,

Vermont, on Dec. 27, 1933. She married Ralph Farnham in

1955. She was a mother, homemaker, seamstress and avid

reader. Elaine and Ralph enjoyed taking cruises during their

retirement years and spending winters in Florida. Survivors

include her children, grandchildren and extended family.

The family will have a memorial service in the spring.

LARRY S. GILBERT SR. of

Woodbury, Vermont, unexpectedly

passed away Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at his home.

Larry was born Nov. 15, 1945, to Francis and

Melba (Goodyear) Gilbert in Northfield,

Vermont. He was the youngest boy of nine children.

He moved to Woodbury as a young child

and attended school at Woodbury Elementary and Hardwick

Academy. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1965-

1969, doing two tours in Vietnam. He married Beverly

Travers in 1967 and had his daughter, Karen, and son, Larry

Jr. He is survived by his siblings, children, grandchildren and

extended family. In his honor, an informal gathering was held

at the Hardwick American Legion Post #7 on Sunday, Feb.

16, 2020. A graveside service with military honors will be

held on Saturday, June 20, 2020, in the South Woodbury

Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry’s name may

be made to the American Legion Post #7 in Hardwick; or the

VFW Post #790 in East Barre. Online memories and condolences

may be conveyed at dgfunerals.com. The des

Groseilliers Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

KENNY KURT GREENSLIT, 57, passed away

due to a tragic accident in South Royalton on

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. Born in Randolph on

April 14, 1962, he was a son of the late Alvin H.

Greenslit and Elizabeth A. (Corliss) Greenslit

Comes. On Oct. 18, 1986, he married the former

Cindy L. Perry in Hancock. Kenny attended

school in Warren and Harwood Union High School in

Duxbury. At the age of 17, he became a proud member of the

Vermont Army National Guard, serving with Battery A, 1st

Battalion in Waterbury for 10 years. Kenny is survived by his

wife of 33 years, Cindy Greenslit, his children, grandchildren

and extended family. Funeral services will be held at the

Warren United Church on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, at 1 p.m.

Later interment will take place in Mountain View Cemetery,

Moretown. For those who wish, memorial gifts would be

appreciated to the Central Vermont Humane Society, P.O.

Box 687, Montpelier VT 05601 (www.centralvermonthumane.org).

Assisting the family is the Perkins-Parker Funeral

Home in Waterbury. To send online condolences, please

visit www.perkinsparker.com or the funeral home Facebook

page.

MARYBETH HEBERT was called by the Lord

on Feb. 5, 2020, following a brief battle with

cancer. Marybeth leaves behind her siblings

and lifelong friend Patricia. Marybeth was born

on March 6, 1948. She was raised in Burlington

and attended Mount Saint Mary’s Academy.

After graduation, she joined the Daughters of

the Holy Ghost religious order. She left before taking her

final vows, and returned to Vermont. Marybeth’s family and

friends thank the doctors and nurses of the Palliative Care

Unit at the Central Vermont Medical Center for their wonderful

care and compassion during this time. A Mass of

Christian burial was celebrated at St. Monica Church on Feb.

11. The committal will be held in the spring. The arrangements

are in the care of the Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home, 58

Summer St. in Barre. Those wishing to express online condolences

may do so at: www.pruneaupollifuneralhome.com.

THELMA I. LAROCHELLE, 97, formerly of

The Gardens and Downes Avenue, Barre, passed

away on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Barre

Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born Dec.

7, 1922, in Williamstown, she was the daughter

of Edmond and Lucy (DeCoteau) Bisson. She

attended graded schools in Williamstown and

South Barre, graduating from Spaulding High School in 1941.

On Aug. 9, 1941, she married Marcel LaRochelle. Survivors

include her siblings, children, grandchildren and extended

family. A Mass of Christian Burial to honor Thelma’s life will be

celebrated on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 10 a.m. in the St.

Monica Catholic Church on Summer Street in Barre. Burial

will follow in the St. Sylvester Cemetery in Websterville.

There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions in

Thelma’s name may be made to Central Vermont Humane

Society, P.O. Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601. The Hooker and

Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, is in charge

of the arrangements. For a memorial guestbook, please visit

www.hookerwhitcomb.com.


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ROBERT FLOYD “BOB”

MALONEY SR. passed away peacefully,

Feb. 2, 2020, at his home in Northfield

Falls, Vermont. He was 89 years old. Bob was

born on Oct. 18, 1930, at home in Berlin,

Vermont, to Floyd A. Maloney and Freda E.

Riley, nee Wheeler. Bob grew up at the center

of a large, loving, farm family, one of six children. He was an

avid outdoorsman from an early age and loved hunting, fishing,

trapping, gardening and camping. In 1953, he married

Marlene F. Kellogg in Randolph, Vermont. He is survived by

his children, grandchildren and extended family. He loved

life and lived it fully. He was a storyteller, jokester, racecar

driver, card shark and motorcycle enthusiast. Calling hours

will be at the Kingston Funeral Home, in Northfield,

Vermont, on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, from 6-8 p.m. Come

and greet the family and share your favorite Bob story. A

memorial service will be held June 6, 2020, at the United

Methodist Church in Northfield. Donations in Bob’s memory

can be made to CVHHH Hospice Care Services, 600

Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641 or online at cvhhh.org.

DONALD R. MCCAIN III, 84, died Jan. 16,

2020, at the University of Vermont Medical

Center in Burlington. The service celebrating

his life will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 15 at

Waterbury Congregational Church, followed

by a reception in the church dining room.

Arrangements are by Perkins-Parker Funeral

Home and Cremation Service in Waterbury.

JANET “POSIE” (BATTEY) MCELHANEY,

age 64, passed away peacefully on Saturday,

Feb. 8, 2020, at home in Randolph, Vermont,

surrounded by family. She was born Oct. 8,

1955, in Bar Mills, Maine, to Hoyt and Jean

(Davis) Battey. She married David McElhaney

and lived for a time in Wyoming. She most

recently opened her own business called “Posie’s Pincushion”

where she worked as a seamstress, tailor and all around craftmaker.

She is survived by her children and grandchildren.

Family, friends were invited to the Boardway & Cilley

Funeral Home in Chelsea, Vermont, to support each other,

grieve and, of course, to reminisce, on Thursday, Feb. 13,

2020, with an Order of the Eastern Star service at 7 p.m. The

Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home in Chelsea is in charge of

arrangements. A private message of sympathy for the family

can be shared at www.boardwayandcilley.com.

PATRICIA M.“TICIA” MEDEIROS, age 71,

passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at the Berlin

Health & Rehabilitation facility, following a

long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Ticia, as she

insisted she be called, was born March 9, 1948,

in Barre, Vermont, to Wendell B. and Marion

Allard Reed. She was a 1966 Spaulding High

School graduate and lived most of her life in Barre. Ticia was

a very outgoing person who loved being around people, and

her employment choices were a perfect fit. Ticia is survived

by her sister, niece, nephews and extended family. A celebration

of Ticia’s life is planned for Saturday afternoon on March

7, from 1-3 PM, at the VFW Post on the East Barre Road.

The Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Those who wish to send online condolences may do

so at: www.pruneaupollifuneralhome.com.

J. STANLEY “STAN” MORAN, 94,

of Cedar Cliff passed from life on

Earth on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, joining his wife

of 73 years. Born March 6, 1925, in Washington,

he was the son of James and Una (Bohonnon)

Moran and the oldest of four. Stan attended

local Barre schools. After graduation, he was

drafted into the U.S. Army, serving 11 months stateside

before serving as a Army Combat M.P. for two years in

Europe. He was honorably discharged in June of 1946. Later

that same year, he met Madyne Ida Veno whom he married

on Oct. 27. Survivors include his son, grandchildren, brother,

and extended family. The graveside service to honor the

lives of both Stan and Madyne will be held in the Maple Hill

Cemetery in Washington at the convenience of the family.

The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St.,

Barre, assisted the Moran family with the arrangements. For

a memorial guestbook, visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.

RANDY B. WASHBURN, 61, passed away on Feb. 12, 2020,

after a yearlong battle with lung cancer. He was born March

1, 1958, in Barre, to parents Bernard and Pauline (Spaulding)

Washburn. Randy leaves his wife of 40 years, children and

extended family. Randy spent his working life installing

pools and fencing. He enjoyed “tinkering” in his garage and

doing his home landscaping. During his illness, he most

enjoyed just being “Pop Pop.” A celebration of life will be

held at a later date. The family thanks the CVMC staff, The

Health Center, National Life Cancer Center staff, UVM

Pulmonary and Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice

for their excellent care. Donations may be made in Randy’s

memory to the Williamstown Ambulance Service. Kingston

Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements.

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Montpelier

Monday & Wednesday | 10am – 8pm*

Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday | 10am – 5:30pm

Saturday | 10am – 2 pm

*Children’s Department closes at 5:30pm Monday – Friday

Upcoming Events

Thursday, February 20, 2020, 10:30am

Children’s Spanish Story Time

Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 6:30-8:00pm

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Montpelier Senior

Activity Center

58 Barre Street, Montpelier • 802-223-2518

Update on Public Appeal

Thank you to all who have donated so far to our public

appeal that went out in the City water-sewer bills last week!

This appeal continues through March, when we’ll also be

celebrating March for Meals in support of the FEAST program!

Thanks also to all our members and other supporters

who gave during our Member Appeal, which ended January

31 and raised over $11,000! We’re grateful for your generosity,

and all donations to MSAC are tax-deductible!

Remember, you can also give online.

OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) presents: “The

Age of Violence.”

Stowe attorney Chandler Matson will discuss how media

coverage of public opinion can threaten our ability to reason

collectively and adhere to the basic tenets of our government.

Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.

Cost: free for OLLI members; $5 suggested donation for

all others

OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learners Institute) presents: “At

Weekly Storytime

We take a break from Storytime in the winter and start

again in the Spring. Our start date is Wednesday, March 11 at

10:30am. Geared for age’s birth to 7 years. Free.

Fiber Arts

Saturday, March 7 at 10am. Bring a project or come to

learn something new. No need to register just show up. Free

Writer’s Group

Creative Journal Writing with Ilene Elliott. Sharpen your

writing skills, learn something new, meet like-minded people.

March 19 & 26.6-7:30pm. Free but you must register.

Need a Space for A Meeting?

Go to our website under “About Us” and scroll down to the

Tab “Reserving Space in the Library” for more information.

Thursday, February 27, 2020, 10:30am

Children’s Tea Party Story Time

Event held at the Gary Residence, 149 Main St.,

Montpelier, VT

Saturday, February 29, 2020, 1:00pm

Children’s Production of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar

February art exhibit

“Vermont Etudes” photographs by Kip King

Poetry Club at KHL: Mondays, 12:00-1:00pm

Bring your lunch and enjoy poetry!

Co-sponsored by the Montpelier Senior Activity Center

Language Lunches: 12:00-1:00pm in the Hayes Room. All

levels welcome. Bring a Bag Lunch.

Tuesday: Italian

Wednesday: Spanish

Thursday: French

Home in Nature: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater”

Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, Frank Lloyd

Wright’s Fallingwater in Mill Run, PA, is a premier example

of organic architecture. Cara Armstrong, its former curator,

will discuss this renowned landmark, its designer, its owners,

and its collections.

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.


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OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) presents:

“Beyond Helping: Collaborating With Local NGOs”

Midwife Erin Ryan has consulted on health issues in Bali,

Haiti, Uganda and Bangladesh, attending over 1,000 births.

She will share stories and explain her inclusive approach to

global projects.

Date: Wednesday, February 26 at 1:30 p.m.


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OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) presents:

“Telling Stories/Making Movies” with Bess O’Brien.

With clips from her films, the award-winning documentary

filmmaker will illustrate and talk about how telling stories

and raising the voices of those who are often unheard

help create dialogue around important issues.

Date: Wednesday, February 19 at 1:30 p.m.


all others

Registration Open for Vermont Worksite Wellness Conference –

Early Bird Registration Ends March 1

Registration is open for the 2020 Vermont Worksite

Wellness Conference, Cultivating Connection – Supporting

Employee Wellbeing, to be held March 25 at the Doubletree

by Hilton in Burlington. The annual conference, which last

year attracted 575 business owners, human resources professionals

and wellness experts, is sponsored by the Vermont

Department of Health and the Governor’s Council on

Physical Fitness and Sports.

Hundreds of Vermont employers are incorporating wellness

programs into the workplace environment. With data

showing that most Vermonters spend more than one-third of

their day at their workplace, these programs and policies can

significantly influence employees’ health and morale, with

benefits to businesses in terms of reduced absenteeism,

greater productivity and reduced health care costs associated

with employee illness and treatment.

The day-long event features a dozen breakout sessions and

a roundtable discussion where attendees can delve into

worksite wellness strategies and best practices, as well as

networking opportunities and exhibits.

The showcase of the conference is the Governor’s

Excellence in Worksite Wellness awards. This year, 119

Vermont employers will be recognized for their employee

wellness programs. Governor Phil Scott is anticipated to

present the awards.

The 2020 keynote address, Social Connection at the

Workplace, will be delivered by Emma Seppälä, Ph.D. of the

Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Dr. Seppälä is an

expert in building positive organizations and fostering social

connection at the workplace. Attendees will hear about the

impact of social connection on physical and emotional

health and learn practical strategies for creating positive,

connected workplaces.

Early bird registration ends March 1. The deadline to register

for the conference is March 10.

To register, and for more information about the conference

agenda, sessions and awards, go to: healthvermont.

gov/wellness/worksite-wellness/2020-worksite-wellnessconference

Learn more about the benefits of a worksite wellness program

for employees and businesses: healthvermont.gov/

worksite-wellness

LEDC Business Skills Workshop on Trends in Digital Business

Marketing, Website Building & Maintenance

Digital marketing is a reality most small business owners

have encountered in some form over the past two decades.

During this time so many changes have taken place that it is

almost mind-boggling. Staying up to speed on the latest

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other start-up business owners alike. This workshop will

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U-32 and Woodstock hockey joined forces on February

8th to raise more than $1600 for the National Life Cancer

Center. This 3rd Annual Hockey Fights Cancer: Pink the

Rink would not have been possible without our sponsors!

Special thanks to: Montpelier Agway, Wayside Restaurant,

Sarducci’s, Skinny Pancake, Morse Farm, Bragg Farm, Tractor

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On Saturday, Feb. 1st, 165 children and 143 adults turned out for Dabble Day, an annual event for families with young children ages birth

to 6, at the Barre Auditorium. Local teachers, librarians, childcare providers, and others who work for agencies that provide services for

young children presented fun and messy activities, including oobleck, live music, silly putty, slime, glittery Valentines, building toys, seed

planting and more. The event is always an opportunity for families to explore and play together while gathering information about local

childcare services, preschool programs, and health and community services. And every child got to bring home a free book! Look out

for our next Dabble Day in February 2021! The next free book giveaway for children will be Milk & Cookies Night on April 1st, 6:00 p.m.

at the Aldrich Public Library in Barre.

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Deadline Approaching for Funding for Organizations and

Programs that Support Viable Career Pathways for

Vermont Women and Girls

Funding is now available from the Vermont Women’s

Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation for programs

that support viable career pathways and career prospects for

Vermont women and girls.

The Vermont Women’s Fund was established in 1994 as an

enduring resource to support women and girls in the state. A

council of women from around Vermont advises the Fund

and participates in its grant-making and leadership work,

including the work of its partnership with the Vermont

Commission on Women and Vermont Works for Women—

Change The Story—an initiative seeking to fast-track women’s

economic security in Vermont.

To achieve a deep and strategic impact, the Vermont

Women’s Fund will continue to focus its grant-making on an

area highlighted by the research of Change The Story:

women and girls on the pathway to viable careers. There are

significant funding gaps in this area, and the Women’s Fund

believes it is uniquely positioned to make a difference.

The 2020 competitive grant program will award grants of

Community College of Vermont Announces Fall 2019 Dean’s List

The following students at

the Community College of

Vermont (CCV) were named

to the Fall 2019 Dean’s List.

This honor recognizes fulltime

students with a grade

point average between 3.5

and 3.99.

CCV is Vermont’s secondlargest

college, serving over

10,000 students each year.

With 12 locations and extensive

online learning options,

our students don’t have to

travel far from their communities

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and certificate programs,

workforce, secondary and

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and academic and

veterans support services.

Barre, VT

Jared Berry

Jenna Hallstrom

Rachel Kelley

Luke Krupa

Lisa McCall

Emily McMahon

Halle Moody

Erin Paterson

Venus Russell

Prior to founding Ripple Communications, a website

design and digital marketing firm based out of Jeffersonville,

Vermont, the presenter, Pat Ripley, spent more than eight

years advising business owners on digital strategies on behalf

of the Vermont Small Business Development Center

(VtSBDC). In the late 2000s, Patrick oversaw digital strategies

for two Hearst Television stations that showed pageview

growth in the millions during his time there.

The workshop will take place on Wednesday, February

19th from 9 a.m. to noon in the Community Center at Green

Mountain Technology and Career Center in Hyde Park. The

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up to $10,000 to support programs seeking funding to pilot a

model, demonstrate effectiveness, or expand program delivery.

Nonprofits may apply online; applications will be

accepted through February 21, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Visit vermontcf.org/VWFGrantmaking

to learn more.

The Vermont Women’s Fund is a philanthropic resource

that champions gender equity and economic equality for

women and girls in the state of Vermont. A component fund

of the Vermont Community Foundation, the Women’s Fund

remains the largest philanthropic resource dedicated exclusively

to this mission. vermontwomensfund.org

The Vermont Community Foundation inspires giving

and brings people and resources together to make a difference

in Vermont. The heart of the Community Foundation’s

work is closing the opportunity gap—the divide that leaves

too many Vermonters struggling to get ahead, no matter how

hard they work. We envision Vermont at its best—where

everyone has the opportunity to build a bright, secure

future. vermontcf.org

Berlin, VT

Adella Polk

East Barre, VT

Erin Langevin

East Randolph, VT

Marcus Carr

Montpelier, VT

John Cote

Cheyanne Green

Tayler Hunt

Araceli Rebmann

Haley Wilcox

Orange, VT

Jacob Plante

Randolph Center, VT

Dylan Patton

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Waitsfield, VT

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Warren, VT

John Bond-Bardes

Waterbury, VT

Rebecca Busichio

Cloe Cummings

Julie Laflamme

Amaya Rogers

Waterbury Center, VT

Morgan Sheltra

Kelsea Woodard

Williamstown, VT

Hannah Austin

Phyllicia Hepsley

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888-5640.

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program with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The

support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration

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My Health Care Future

By Mary Alice Bisbee

I’ve just watched five TV ads that the Partnership for

America’s Health Care Future is sending out all over the

country! They certainly don’t have my health care future in

mind!

This huge conglomerate supported by hospitals, insurance

companies and other for profit entities is only trying to

defeat Democratic politicians who are supporting a REAL

Medicare for All plan in the upcoming election. No matter

who you vote for, remember that until we are ALL willing to

fight for ALL of us, regardless of how different we are or how

affluent we are, we will not have a vibrant economy and an

equitable health care system for all of us. I think it was

Benjamin Franklin who said “Divide and Conquer”. If

By Lu Nelsen, policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs

The last decade has seen a drastic shift in the way the U.S.

generates electricity.

We have shifted from relying primarily on fossil fuel burning

power plants to a thriving clean energy industry that

supplies renewable, low-cost electricity to consumers. A

combination of demand from customers and diminishing

technology costs have helped wind and solar projects sprout

up across the country, and with them has come a range of

economic benefits.

Renewable energy systems have created new jobs and

career fields, especially in rural areas that tend to host projects.

Utility-scale systems also offer land lease payments to

landowners, providing a new source of income for families

dealing with volatile agricultural markets. Many communities

in the Midwest and Great Plains have also seen an

increase in tax revenue, especially from wind generation.

• • •

“Medicare for All” is socialism, then I guess I am a socialist,

a Democratic Socialist, that is. Capitalism certainly hasn’t

done me much good, so far. Now that Corporations have the

same rights as real people, Citizens United, I guess we all are

supposed to listen to what organizations like Partnership for

America’s Health Care Future tell us is the right thing to do.

That seems to be the good Fascist thing to do!

Mary Alice Bisbee is a 7th generation Vermonter , a college

grad with a masters degree, who has worked as a stay at home

wife and child caregiver, deli worker, social worker, desk clerk,

waitress, day care worker, librarian and shop clerk over 83

years on this planet, in Vermont, Massachusetts, New York,

New Jersey and Florida and is now retired without a pension.

Fakers and Takers

Republicans have long pushed the idea that lots of people

on Social Security Disability are “fakers and takers” who

don’t deserve those benefits. That push intensified when the

number of Social Security recipients increased significantly

after the financial crash in 2008, prompting calls to reduce

the number of recipients to save money and to rid the rolls of

the undeserving. . But the fact is that disability benefits are

not easy to get. Most applications are denied.

Nevertheless, a recently proposed regulation would

require that some recipients prove continuing disability

more often than they do now. It specifically targets disabled

workers between 50 and 65 who were awarded benefits not

solely because of their disabilities, but because their disability

coupled with being lower-skilled made successful

employment unlikely.

Conservatives are offended by benefits for people whose

impairments are less severe but who nonetheless have virtually

no place in the labor market. But the idea that this rule

will save significant money is a farce. Even if the projected

savings of $2.8 billion over 10 years is realistic, implementing

these extra examinations will cost upwards of $1.8 billion

over that period. This is virtually a wash, especially when

you take into account of the anxiety recipients will experience

as they face losing benefits and the ability to provide for

themselves.

Will recipients subject to the new rule have the ability,

capacity, and resources to prove their continued eligibility?

Potentially, tens of thousands of people could lose their

benefits.

Charlie Murphy

Bennington

Renewable Electric Grid Making Economic Impact in Rural Areas

This expansion has been tied to available electric transmission

capacity to carry power from where it’s generated to

the homes and businesses of consumers. But the grid was

designed when centralized, fossil fuel burning power plants

were the primary source of generation. As we have shifted to

renewable energy spread out across a wide geographic area,

the transmission system has required careful planning and

upgrades.

We know the expansion of the clean energy economy

must coincide with an expansion of the electric transmission

system. By building out our electric grid, we can ensure

there is sufficient capacity to allow consumers across the

country to access reliable clean energy.

The benefits of renewable energy can provide significant

economic opportunity for rural America, as long as we have

the infrastructure in place to support development.

Town Meeting Day, Then and Now

By Mary Alice Bisbee

Town Meeting Day has always been a very special time for

me. As a child in the 1940’s, I used to attend our meeting in

Waitsfield, Vermont at the old I.O.O.F. hall with a crackling

wood stove keeping us warm. Across the street at the

Congregational Church the women were preparing a fine

luncheon. Even though these women knew they were voters,

they also knew their place and let their menfolks make the

important decisions. Of course

there were always two or three

women in attendance at the meeting;

the teachers, town clerk and

those interested in fighting for

some of their own salaries, I presume.

I probably would not have been

there either except for the fact that

my mother was deathly ill with a

brain tumor for four years and

there was no other place to park

me at the time. I loved to hear the

men shout out their beliefs, argue

and defend their positions. It was

quite a change from their usual everyday jobs as farmers, loggers,

road crew workers, hunters, business owners and various

and sundry positions. However, noted by their absence

along with the majority of women, were the hill farmers, the

indentured mill workers and many of the French Canadians

who had recently arrived in our special Valley and those with

no means of financial support. We were a very white populace,

none of whom had come through Ellis Island or were

brought here on slave ships, but many were very poor.

It was here that I first heard the phrase “dirt poor”. What

are we going to do with them? I now realize that these folks

were those who owned no dirt, no land and thus did not pay

property taxes. Yes, in those days, if you did not pay property

taxes, you were not allowed to vote unless you paid a Poll

Tax. And if you were so very poor, how could you pay a Poll

Tax? Often the way to deal with these “dirt poor” folks was to

have the town Overseer of the Poor give them a bus ticket to

as far away as they could go and hope that they would never

return. So much for touting those “wonderful good-olddays”!

Yes, as a child, you could learn a lot by attending a traditional

town meeting! Today, as I live in Montpelier, in subsidized

housing and thus by some may also be considered to be

“dirt poor”, I am permitted to vote although I still feel that

folks are judged much more by what their financial worth is

than by what they can add to the body politic. And because I

now live in the “city “ of Montpelier, we don’t even have a

The Democratic Party Establishment does not want Bernie

Sanders to become President, that much is clear.

I don’t see what they’re so afraid of. Do they actually think

President Sanders will have the power to upend the entire

Wall Street wealth-creation machine and redistribute all

their capital gains to the workers? The president does not

have that kind of power.

But the millionaires and the billionaires are scared. They

are pulling out all the stops to make sure anyone but Bernie

takes the oath of office next January. The Establishment is attacking

Bernie on three fronts.

1. Bernie is unelectable!

This is the funniest one. The argument is that Biden or Buttigieg

(or Klobuchar or Bloomberg) are more moderate so

they are better positioned to win the general election.

National elections don’t work that way. The bland, moderate,

safe, globalist compromise candidate always loses. Kerry,

McCain, Romney, Clinton… they all seemed so respectable

and electable. Until young people didn’t show up to vote

for them.

To beat a rock star like Trump, you need a rock star like

Bernie.

2. Bernie is too extreme!

America is not going to elect a socialist as president! That’s

true. Fortunately, Sen. Sanders is not a socialist. He was 50

years ago perhaps. But 50 years ago I was 7 years old; you’re

not going to hold that against me, are you?

Bernie isn’t going to nationalize banks or the fossil fuel industry.

He is trying to make the US more like Sweden, where

organized labor has a say in economic policy along side big

business. Is that better or worse? I don’t know. But it’s obviously

not too extreme.

3. Bernie is sexist!

According to the very serious journalists at the New York

Times, social media is plagued by bellicose Bernie Bros who

bully any woman who dares to criticize Sen. Sanders.

Even if that is true, it doesn’t indicate that Bernie Sanders

is a chauvinist. Any candidate who inspires passionate support

among young people is certain to have a few supporters

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• • •

real town meeting, just a day for voting! There are still some

among us who would like to take us back to those old ways of

doing things. “Pull yourselves up by your bootstraps! We are

all born equal and you just don’t work hard enough!”, they

would say.

Many among us, even today, have no empathy for those

less fortunate, whether they are immigrants, migrant farm

workers, ex-felons, substance abusers, people of color or

with disabilities, or folks who are

temporarily homeless. Actually the

“poor” are sometimes divided into

the deserving and undeserving

poor. When town and city budgets

are so strained that there is great

difficulty paying for basic services,

let alone HUMAN services, the

last thing our representative lawmakers

want to think about is raising

taxes on the rich or on tourists.

Oh no, that would be SOCIALISM,

a real dirty word.

A friend of mine, a volunteer at a

church run breakfast site, formerly

called a “soup kitchen”, recently told me that she was

astounded to learn from those she was serving that they

didn’t vote, didn’t know they could vote and told her directly:

“Poor people don’t vote! Our vote doesn’t count!” Why is

it that we concentrate on getting high school seniors registered

to vote but don’t ever think about hearing from those

most in need? Perhaps if we did, we would have a much better

understanding of what we really need to do to make our

democratic republic a true place we can be proud of calling

our home.

Poor people can and should vote. Maybe we need to

spread the word and let folks who are unaware of their own

rights, know that “Our vote is our voice!” Although it may be

simpler to register to vote in advance at your current residence,

whether it is under a bridge or in a downtown hotel,

same day registration is permitted in Vermont. If we don’t

speak up now we will certainly have that Fascist style, top

down government that so many of us fear is fast approaching,

or in some cases, is already here. Please educate yourselves

about the issues, stop by your town or city clerk’s office

ahead of time and VOTE on March 3rd!

Mary Alice Bisbee is a 7th generation Vermonter , a college

grad with a masters degree, who has worked as a stay at home

wife and child caregiver, deli worker, social worker, desk clerk,

waitress, day care worker, librarian and shop clerk over 83

years on this planet, in Vermont, Massachusetts, New York,

New Jersey and Florida and is now retired without a pension.

The Establishment is Trying to Rig the Election in Bernie’s Favor

who are internet bullies.

CNN revealed the depths of its shameless anti-Bernie bias

last month at the Des Moines debate. Moderator Abby Phillip

asked our senator whether he had once told Elizabeth

Warren that a woman could not win the 2020 election. Sanders

flatly denied it.

In the next breath, Ms. Phillip turned to Bernie’s opponent

and asked: “Sen. Warren, what did you think when Sen.

Sanders told you a woman could not win the election?”

Not to be outdone, MSNBC hired body language expert

Janine Driver a few days later to analyze Sen. Sanders. You

know, just like Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Murrow

would have done. “I think Bernie is lying,” Driver concluded.

It sure looks like the process is rigged... in Bernie’s favor!

It’s amazing that the Establishment and the press don’t

get it yet. We do not trust them. We do not like them. If the

coastal elites are clearly supporting a candidate, that candidate

can’t win. And if the media is actively trying to smear a

politician, we will instinctively like him better.

The reason why Bernie Sanders went from a has-been to

the front-runner is because the Democratic Establishment

loathes him and he wears that hate like a badge of honor.

A year from now, Donald Trump or Bernie Sanders will be

president. I’m not sure which one. But either way, the corporate

media will look ineffectual and foolish.

TOWN OF BERLIN, VERMONT

WARNING AND NOTICE

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

The legal voters of the Town of Berlin are hereby warned and notifi ed

to meet at 10:00 AM at the Berlin Elementary School on Tuesday,

March 3, 2020 to vote on the following articles. Articles 1 through 24

shall be voted by Australian ballot. The polls will open at 10:00 AM and

close at 7:00 PM.

NOTE CHANGE

A pre-town meeting to discuss all articles to be voted by Australian ballot

is scheduled for

10:00 AM on Saturday, February 29, 2020

at the Berlin Elementary School.

Residents may register to vote prior to the election at the Town Clerk’s

Offi ce or on-line at the Secretary of State’s website. Residents may also

register to vote at the election site on Town Meeting Day. A voter may

obtain an Absentee Ballot by contacting the Town Clerk (229-9298)

or coming into the offi ce before 3:30 PM on Monday, March 2, 2020.

Absentee Ballots must be received by the Town Clerk no later than the

close of the polls at 7 PM on March 3, 2020. Voters wishing to vote

absentee should request ballots early.

The articles to be voted by Australian ballot are as follows:

Article 1: To elect the following Town Offi cers, for the terms specifi ed:

One (1) Selectboard member for a three (3) year term;

Two (2) Selectboard members for a one (1) year term

each;

One (1) Town Clerk for a three (3) year term

Article 2: Shall the Town appropriate $3,235,181 for necessary Town

expenses for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30,

2021?

Article 3: Shall general obligation bond or notes of the Town of Berlin,

in an amount not to exceed Six Hundred Thousand dollars

($600,000), be issued for the purpose of fi nancing the

Town’s share of the cost of connecting a recently drilled

drinking water well to the water distribution system and

replacing existing water meters with “smart meters”. This

request shall be payable from revenues derived from

the operation of the Town’s municipal water system, and

may be subject to reduction from the receipt of available

State and Federal grant-in-aid. The estimated cost of such

improvement is Six Hundred Thousand dollars ($600,000).

Article 4: Shall the Town appropriate $308,818 to the Berlin Volunteer

Fire Department for payment of necessary expenses from

July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021?

Article 5: Shall the Town appropriate $30,402 to the Kellogg Hubbard

Library?

Article 6: Shall the Town appropriate $15,000 to the Montpelier Senior

Activities Center?

Article 7: Shall the Town appropriate $10,920 to the Green Mountain

Transit?

Article 8: Shall the Town appropriate $10,000 to the Berlin Corner

Article 9:

Cemetery Association? (Cemetery Not Town Owned)

Shall the Town appropriate $6,450 to Central Vermont Home

Health and Hospice?

Article 10: Shall the Town appropriate $2,000 to Washington County

Mental Health?

Article 11: Shall the Town appropriate $1,200 to Central Vermont Adult

Basic Education?

Article 12: Shall the Town appropriate $1,000 to the Vermont Center for

Independent Living?

Article 13: Shall the Town appropriate $1,000 to the Central Vermont

Memorial Civic Center?

Article 14: Shall the Town appropriate $975 to CIRCLE?

Article 15: Shall the Town appropriate $800 to the Family Center of

Washington County?

Article 16: Shall the Town appropriate $800 to Prevent Child Abuse VT?

Article 17: Shall the Town appropriate $700 to Capstone Community

Action?

Article 18: Shall the Town appropriate $600 to Good Samaritan

Haven?

Article 19: Shall the Town appropriate $500 to the People’s Health &

Wellness Clinic?

Article 20: Shall the Town appropriate $500 to the Vermont Association

for the Blind and Visually Impaired?

Article 21: Shall the Town appropriate $500 to Washington County

Youth Services Bureau?

Article 22: Shall the Town appropriate $500 to the Sexual Assault Crisis

Team of Washington County?

Article 23: Shall the Town appropriate $500 to Community Harvest of

Central Vermont?

Article 24: Shall the Town appropriate $300 to the Good Beginnings of

Central Vermont?

The following articles will be voted at the traditional Town Meeting,

beginning at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 3, 2020:

Article 25: To elect a Town Moderator for the year ensuing.

Article 26: To hear the reports of the Town Offi cers for 2019.

Article 27: Shall the Town collect its real and personal property taxes,

to defray the expenses of the Town for the period July 1,

2020 through June 30, 2021 in installments? One-fourth of

the taxes to be due, by delivery or by U.S. Postal Service

postmark(no private postal meter postmarks), on or before

August 15, 2020, one-fourth of the taxes due on or before

November 15, 2020, one-fourth of the taxes due on or before

February 15, 2021 and one-fourth due on or before May 15,

2021, with an eight percent (8%) penalty and one percent

(1%) interest per month (or portion thereof) to be charged for

late payment of any installment?

Article 28: Shall the Town exempt the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department

from municipal and school property taxes for a period of

fi ve (5) years?

Article 29: To hear a report from the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department

regarding the need to replace a fi re engine.

Article 30: Shall the Berlin Annual Town Meeting be moved from

the fi rst Tuesday in March to the Saturday before the fi rst

Tuesday in March?

Article 31: To discuss any other business that may legally come before

the meeting.

Dated at Berlin, Vermont, this 20th. day of January, 2020.

TOWN OF BERLIN SELECTBOARD

s/Bradley Towne, Chair

s/Jeremy Hansen

s/Angelina Capron

s/Florence Smith

s/Justin Lawrence

Received for posting and recording this 21st. day of January, 2020.

Attest:

s/Rosemary Morse

Berlin Town Clerk


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The 2020 Farmers Night Series

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Songwriter Bryan Blanchette

On Wednesday, February

19 at 7:30 the 2020 Farmers

Night Series will present

Abenaki singer songwriter

Bryan Blanchette and friends

will perform both contemporary

and traditional

Abenaki songs, featuring traditional

social dance demonstrations.

Nikwôbi is the

Abenaki word for NOW.

These new Abenaki songs

help demonstrate that

Abenaki culture is vibrant

and alive. Blanchette plays

multiple instruments, writes his own music and lyrics, and

sings with a powerful, captivating Abenaki warrior voice.

Vermont State Curator, David Schutz exclaims: Bryan

Blanchette creates beautiful soulful music that sustains the

culturally rich Abenaki heritage – with music that evokes the

past, but especially addresses our own time.

Blanchette is a New England native and member of the

Nulhegan Band of the Abenaki tribe.

He studied music at the esteemed Berklee College of

Music. In 1996 he founded a pow wow drumming group

which has toured internationally to critical acclaim.

Bryan currently lives in N’dakinna, the Abenaki homeland

in Graniteville, Vermont.

The Farmers Night Concert Series is a long standing State

House tradition of over a century. Artists from around the

state, in genres ranging from classical music to bluegrass to

barbershop, perform at 7:30 p.m. in the well of the House

Chamber each Wednesday night during most of the legislative

season, from late January through mid-April. All performances

are free of charge!

The entire Farmer Night Series is presented by the

Vermont General Assembly, with assistance from the

Sergeant-at-Arms and State Curator’s Offices.

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Assistant State Curator 802-828-0749, Email: jack.zeilenga@

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the facts and ignore all the hyperbole,

especially if it gets uncomfortably personal.

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are on the mark about that “favor” you’re being asked to

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which you would check out first, of course.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A somewhat unsettled recent

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through the week. Use this quieter time to catch up on

matters you might have had to let slide.

CANCER ( June 21 to July 22) Feeling a little confused is

understandable with all those mixed messages. Take time

to list the questions you have. Then present them and insist

on answers that make sense.

LEO ( July 23 to August 22) Cupid can be very helpful

for Lions seeking a love connection. The chubby cherub

also brings warm and fuzzy feelings to paired Leos and

Leonas who already share a special love line.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Travel is favored

this week, whether you’ll be globe-trotting or taking a

trip to a nearby getaway. You might be surprised (or maybe

not) by who wants to be your traveling companion.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Getting advice on

your next business-related move is a good idea, but only

if your advisers are trustworthy. Get references that you

can check out before you make any decisions.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Getting a boost

in your self-esteem is one benefit that comes with a job

well done. There are other plusses as well, including being

noticed by all the right people. Good luck.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Make

time to deal with family matters, especially where they

concern your elderly kinfolk. Being there for them from

the start can help resolve problems sooner rather than later.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Getting a

project started can often be difficult. But the good news is

that you won’t want for lack of assistance from colleagues

who would like to work with you. So, let them!

AQUARIUS ( January 20 to February 18) A lot of workrelated

issues might be raised this week, and you need to

be prepared for whatever comes along. Things should be

easier when it comes to matters in your private life.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) What might appear

to be a much unwanted change in your life right now

could turn out to be a very welcome event after all. Give

yourself a chance to see where it might take you.

BORN THIS WEEK: You exercise your strong leadership

qualities well, which is why people believe in you

and feel reassured by you.

(c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

NATURAL HEALTH CORNER | JOSHUA SINGER

We are into February now

and it’s prime flu season.

Many of our kids here in

central Vermont are having

the week-long flu experience. Mostly

recommended is rest and fluids, as well as

symptom management to keep the fever

under control and deal with the cough.

Another virus that has everyone on edge right now is the

newly seen coronavirus. Most of us are just hearing about

this from media sources rather than experiencing the threat

ourselves, like we are the flu. As we go about our daily lives,

it’s hard to imagine those scared in China right now or those

quarantined in the US and in other countries.

OPTIMIZE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

My thinking is that now is a good time anyway for us to focus

on keeping our immune systems strong and to be aware

of a few antiviral herbs that may be wise to put into the

body more than usual. We know that stress hormones can

suppress the effectiveness of the immune system. Stress can

seem out of our control, but we each can make some choices

to minimize stress. That may be to plan for extra time in your

day to get to appointments or for meetings. There may be a

lot on your plate at work, but decide what is realistic for you

to accomplish today and face the next task tomorrow. Or

address a troubling issue with someone in a thoughtful way.

Rather than focus on the stress of not having enough money

in this moment, choose to let it go for now while taking

any action that you can. This is part of keeping your body

healthy in order to deal with any threatening viruses that

you may be breathing in.

It’s also a time to get an extra hour of sleep. That probably

means getting into bed an hour earlier. Rather than

watch the extra show or read longer, decide that your body

can use the extra rest and hopefully your brain follows.

Good amount and quality of sleep will further ensure your

immune system is prepared to protect you. This is like

spending an hour on Sunday shopping to stock your house

with the food you’ll need for the week. Managing our stress

and getting enough sleep are logical, preventive steps to help

you stay healthy through the season as others are coughing

around you. And if you do get sick, it should be a less severe

illness if you are taking these preventive measures.

ANTIVIRAL HERBS

The research on the following few herbs has shown that

they particularly stop the reproduction of viruses and they

also have a boosting effect on the immune system.

Elderberry is a commonly found antiviral herb, sometimes

mixed with honey and made into syrup. We happen

to have a large elderberry bush in our yard, which produces

nice purple berries in the summer that can be boiled and

made into syrup. This berry is common around Vermont so

it’s easy to access elderberry syrup locally. You can take it

preventively during this flu season.

Echinacea is another easily accessible herbs that is helpful

to be taking now. The chemical compound in the plant,

called echinacein, inhibits viruses and bacteria from entering

our cells. Hence, it is advised to take daily during the

cold and flu season to reduce the chances of being overcome

by the infection.

Oregano is a common herb that is native to the Mediterranean

region. It’s a good idea to add this to your diet right

now, but even better is to use the distilled oil. It has a strong

antiviral effect, also antibacterial and antifungal. The compound

within this herb called carvacrol has been extensively

studied to observe its potent antiviral properties.

Another common herb is garlic, my personal favorite antiviral

food to eat daily. I typically saute it with scrambled eggs

or roast it with dinner. Cooking garlic destroys some of the

chemical compound called allicin, which has the antiviral

properties. So chewing up a small raw clove or infusing it

with olive oil may be more ideal. I remember reading how

many of those who survived the bubonic plague in Europe

and Asia in the mid 1300s ate garlic regularly during that

time.

There are other herbs to mention, but lastly here I’ll remind

you of astragalus root. In Chinese Medicine, this herb

has been used for centuries to support the immune system.

I add it to herbal formulas regularly in my practice for my

patients, but it can also be found as a single herb in capsules

at our local coop or herb stores. This should be taken if one

tends to have weakened immunity, commonly getting colds

in the winter, the flu, even seasonal allergies. But it’s also

helpful to take as a preventive while many are sick in your

environment.

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

I hope these suggestions help you feel prepared and more

confident as the season moves forward. My experience is

that extra rest, minimizing

stress, and using supporting

food and herbs can often

prevent or minimize the

experience of typical viral

infections.

Joshua Singer is a nationally

board certified and

licensed acupuncturist in

private practice in Montpelier.

Josh has relocated his practice

to 301 River Street in Montpelier.

This is at River Street

Wellness, a collaborative team

of practitioners under one roof

supporting the health care of

our community. He continues

to see patients in his practice

and at National Life Cancer

Treatment Center at CVMC.

Josh’s contact information is

singerjoshua9@gmail.com

and 802-613-3904. Please feel

free to reach out to him with

suggestions or comments at

any time.

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All calendar submissions should be sent to editor@vt-world.

com or mailed to The WORLD, Attn: Calendar, 403 U.S.

Route 302, Barre, Vt. 05641. The deadline is 5:00 p.m.,

Thursday preceding publication. The Ongoing section is for

free/low cost/non-profit community events.

Ongoing Events

BARRE- Weekly Business Networking in Central Vermont,

Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce, 33 Stewart Ln.

8AM-9:30AM. Thurs. Free. Info: mike@eternitymarketing.com.

Church of God of Prophecy, 241 Quarry Hill Rd. Sunday

School: 9:30AM; Service: 10:30AM; free potluck dinner: 12PM

on 2nd Sun. Info: (814) 428-2696.

Sons of the American Legion Squadron #10 Meetings, Barre

Legion Post #10, 320 N. Main St. 3rd Wed. of each month. 6PM.

Women & Children 1st: Senior Day, every Wed. Seniors 55 &

older receive 10% off their purchases. 114 N. Main St.

Central VT Adult Basic Education, Free classes. Pre-GED and

high school diploma prep classes at Barre Learning Center, 46

Washington St. Info./pre-register 476-4588.

Central Vermont Woodcarving Group, Free instruction projects

for all abilities. Barre Congregational Church, Mon. 1-4pm.

479-9563.

Heart of Vermont Quilt Guild, meets 3rd Tues. of the month at

First Presbyterian Church, Seminary St. 5:30-7:30PM.

Step ‘n’ Time Line Dancers of Central Vermont, Thurs. at The

Old Labor Hall, 46 Granite St. 6:30-8:30PM.

Additional Recycling Collection Center, Open for collection

Mon., Wed., Fri. 11:30-5:30PM, 3rd Sat. 9AM-1PM. 540 N. Main

St., Barre. Visit www.cvswmd.org for list of acceptable items.

Medicare & You, Have questions? We have answers. Central

Vermont Council on Aging, 59 N. Main St., Suite 200, 2nd & 4th

Tues. of the month. Call 479-0531 to register.

Wheelchair Basketball, Barre Evangelical Free Church, 17 S.

Main St., Every other Tues., 5:30-7PM. Info: 498-3030 (David)

or 249-7931 (Sandy).

Central Vermont Business Builders, Community National

Bank, 1st & 3rd Tues., 8-9AM. Info: 777-5419.

Weekly Storytime, Next Chapter Bookstore, 158 North Main

St., Sat., 10:30AM. Info. 476-3114.

Vermont Modelers Club, Building and flying model airplanes

year-round. Info: 485-7144.

Community Breakfast, First Presbyterian Church, 78 Summer

St., 3rd Sun. FREE, 7:30-9AM. 476-3966.

Circle of Parents, Confidential support group for parents and

caregivers. Tues. evenings. Info: 229-5724.

Mothers of Preschoolers, Monthly get-togethers for crafts,

refreshments, etc. Christian Alliance Church, 476-3221.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Meetings in Barre, daily; call 802-229-

5100 for latest times & locations; www.aavt.org.

Al-Anon Family Groups, Turning Point, 489 South Main St. Use

back door of parking lot. Older children friendly. Sat. 5-6PM.

Info: vermontalanonalateen.org

Hedding United Methodist Activities & Meetings, 40

Washington St., 476-8156. Choir: Thurs. 7PM; Free Community

Supper: Fri. 5:30-6:30PM; Community Service & Food Shelf

Hours: Weds & Thurs. 3-5PM.

Turning Point Recovery Center, 489 N. Main St. Safe and supportive

place for individuals/families in or seeking substance

abuse recovery. Open Mon/Tue/Thur: 10AM-5PM; Wed/Fri:

10AM-9PM; Sat: 6PM-9PM. For info and programs, call 479-

7373.

Green Mountain Spirit Chapter, National women bikers club.

2nd Wed. Info: grnmtnspirit@hotmail.com.

Grief & Bereavement Support Group, Central Vermont Home

Health and Hospice office, 600 Granger Road. This group is

open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one.

Group 1 Meets every 3rd Wed. 10-11:30AM, Group 2 meets

every 2nd Mon. 6-7:30PM. Free. Info: 223-1878.

Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs, Barre City Police, 15

Fourth St., 476-6613. Get rid of old or unused meds at these local

permanent safe disposal sites.

Granite City Grocery Volunteers, every 3rd Wed./month at

6PM at The Quarry Kitchen & Spirits, second floor. Info: gaylepoinsette@gmail.com.

Granite City Grocery’s Board Meeting, every 2nd Tuesday at

6PM. Open to public.

Free Movie Night, every Sunday at 4PM. Barre Universalist

Church, open to public. Free popcorn and lemonade.

Small Group Bible Studies sponsored by VT Christian Radio

WJPL-LP 92.1 FM. In the Aldrich Public Library upstairs conference

room, 6 Washington St. Thursdays at 6PM. All are welcome.

Savvy Speakers Toastmasters International is an educational

club where people learn and practice how to speak with confidence

in a fun and supportive environment. Meetings held 1st

and 3rd Tuesday of the month 6-7:30 p.m. at Capstone

Community Action, 20 Gable Place, Barre, VT 05641 Please call

Margaret Ferguson 802-476-0908 or MLFerguson2002@yahoo.

com

Memorable Times Cafe Third Wednesday of each month from

1:30 to 3 p.m. at the VT History Center, 60 Washington St. A

relaxed social time for people living with mild to moderate

memory loss and their care partners. Come enjoy stories, memories,

music and community. Free, refreshments provided.

Sponsored by Central VT Council on Aging and the ABLE

Library. 802-476-2681 for more information.

Free Tax Preparation by Capstone Community Action, starting

February 3 until April 14. At Capstone Office on Monday &

Tuesday 3-6 pm, Thursday 9-2, Kellog Hubbard Library

Wednesday 2-6; Aldrich Library Saturday 10-1. Call the tax line

for information 802-477-5148.

BERLIN- Contra Dance No experience and no partner needed.

All dances are taught plus an introductory session at 7:45.

Everyone welcome! The dance takes place at the Capital City


20TH

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BEGIN: Great Energy Store, South Barre

(By sled, Cor14B WN114)

END:

Barre Town School, Websterville, VT

(By sled, Cor. Rte. 14B East of Jct. WN7)

WHEN: Saturday, February 22, 2020

Registration starts at 8:15 A.M., Leave at 9:00 A.M.

COST: $5.00 per hand, Extra cards available

Food Catered by Randy Henry & The Racing Chefs

WHERE: Barre Town School, Websterville, VT

(By sled, Cor. Rte. 14B East of Jct. WN7)

DATE: Saturday, February 22, 2020

TIME: Food to be served at 12:30 P.M.

COST: $10/adult • $5/children age 12 & under • under 5 Free

Silent Auction • Quilt Raffle

Ride there! Drive there! Even Walk there!

For More Information Call:

Linda Mercy @ 479-3405 Dave Rouleau @ 839-0533

or visit our website: www.barretownthunderchickens.com


SPEAKING OUT | The WORLD

What’s your cure for

Cabin Fever?

Tim B., Barre

No Cabin Fever for me. I would

love to sit on my porch!

Alanis B., Barre

Baking lots of sweet treats for

everyone to eat

Joan M., Barre

Get a group together and play

games

Wendy A., Barre

Go to the movies

Garret S., E. Montpelier

What winter blues? I just hit the

slopes; then go to Barr Hill and finish

with dessert at Rabble Rouser!

Teia B., Barre

Go to a hotel to go swimming

and hot tub!

Charlie C., Berlin

I just think of summer and how

much fun that is going to be.

Craig S., Montpelier

Skiing!!!

Grange Hall, 6612 Rt 12, 1 mile south of

Montpelier. Please bring clean, soft-soled

shoes. Admission is $10 adults, $5 kids and low

income, $15 dance supporters. Questions? Call

Tim Swartz at 802-225-8921, visit: http://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing.

Every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday year round.

Central Vermont Chess Club meets

Wednesdays, 6 - 9:00 p.m. at the “Hub” at the

Berlin Mall. All skill levels welcome. Please

bring your own equipment if you have it but

come anyway. No membership dues.

Tobacco Cessation Workshop Jan 28, 2020 –

Feb. 18, 2020, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This free,

four-week workshop can help you change your

behavior and start a tobacco-free lifestyle.

Special attention is given to developing a quitting

strategy, including dealing with weight

control and managing stress. All participants

receive free patches and gum or lozenges

(approximately $200 value). You are under no

obligation to quit. You are welcome to bring a

support person, friend, or family member. For

more information and to register, contact Viki

at 802-225-5680 or Viki.Delmas@cvmc.org.

CVMC Conference Room 3, 130 Fisher Rd.

Family Support Groups empower and educate

family members and close friends of individuals

with persistent mental health challenges. All

groups are led by trained individuals who have

a family member living with a mental health

condition and understand the same challenges

you are experiencing. Central Vermont Medical

Center. Group meets 4th Monday each month.

BETHEL- YMCA Diabetes Prevention

Program, United Church of Bethel, Church St.

Thurs., 11AM-12PM. Free. Info: 728-7714.

BROOKFIELD- Mothers of Preschoolers,

Meal and childcare provided. New Covenant

Church, 2252 Ridge Rd., 3rd Fri., 6PM. Info:

276-3022.

CABOT- Fiddle Lessons with Katie Trautz:

Mon., Info: 279-2236; Dungeons & Dragons,

Fri., 3-5:30PM. All at Cabot Library, 563-2721.

CALAIS- Men’s & Women’s Bible Study

Groups, County Road, Wed., 7PM. Info: 485-

7577.

CHELSEA- Story Time, For ages 0-5. Chelsea

Public Library, Wed., 1:15PM. Info: 685-2188.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Nonprofit support

grp. United Church of Chelsea, North

Common, Wed., 5:45PM. Info: 685-2271.

Chronic Conditions Support Group, Chelsea

Senior Center, in the United Church of Chelsea,

13 North Common. Free. Fri. 8:30-11AM.

Info:728-7714.

E. HARDWICK- Bible Study, Touch of Grace

Assembly of God Church, Tues. 10AM; . Bible

study (call for info); Wed. Youth Group, 5PM

dinner, 6PM activity. Info: 472-5550.

EAST MONTPELIER- FREE Zumba-like

Fitness Dance for Women 18+, East

Montpelier Elementary, Sundays, 4-5PM. Info:

zabundancejoy@gmail.com.

Men’s Ministry, Crossroads Christian Church.

Mon. 7-9PM. Men’s Breakfast: 2nd Sat., 8AM.

Sun. Service: 9:30-11AM. Info: 476-8536.

Twin Valley Senior Center, 4583 U.S. Rte 2.

Open Mon., Weds., Fri., 9AM-2PM. For class

listing & info: 223-3322.

Walk-Through Wednesday Open House at

Orchard Valley Waldorf School, Grace Farm

Campus 2290 VT Rt. 14N, 8:30-9:30am. Join us

on the first Wednesday of each month for an

introductory visit to the OVWS grades school

from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Campus tour and Q&A.

Contact enrollment@ovws.org or call 456-7400

with questions. Please register by noon the day

prior to the Walk-Through.

GROTON- YA Book Club, 3rd Mon., 6:30PM;

Book Discussion Group: 4th Mon., 7PM;

Crafts & Conversation, Wed., 1-3PM. Round

Robin Storytime for kids age 0-5: Tues., 10AM.

All at Groton Public Library. Info: 584-3358.

HARDWICK- Caregiver Support Group,

Agency on Aging, rear entrance Merchants

Bank, 2nd Thurs. 229-0308 x306.

Peace & Justice Coalition, G.R.A.C.E. Arts

bldg (old firehouse), Tues., 7PM. Info: 533-

2296.

Nurturing Fathers Program. Light supper

included. Thurs., 6-8:30PM. Registration/info:

472-5229.

MARSHFIELD- Playgroup, Twinfield

Preschool, Mon., 8:15-9:45AM (except when

school is not in session).

MIDDLESEX- Food Shelf, United Methodist

Church, Sat., 9-10:30AM.

MONTPELIER- Elders Together, a free,

drop-in support group for older elders, meets

monthly on the first Friday. 1:00PM to 2:30PM,

Montpelier Sr. Activity Center, 58 Barre St. Call

223-8140 for info.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Sunday

School welcomes children for Sunday school to

learn how to feel close to God everyday.

10:30AM. 223-2477.

Free Coffee House Potluck, 1st Fri. at the

Trinity Methodist Church. 7PM-9PM.

Vermont College of Fine Arts Friday Night

Reading Series, Cafe Anna, 1st floor of College

Hall, 36 College St. 5:30-7:30PM. Free snacks.

LGBTQ Veterans Group, Christ Episcopal

Church. 6PM-8:30PM. 2nd & 4th Wed. Info:

825-2045.

2nd Friday Folk Dancing, Montpelier Senior

Activity Center. Donation: $5. November-

March. Info: 223-2518.

Irish Session, Sat.,2PM-5PM, Bagitos, 28 Main

St.

Southern Old Time Music Jam, 2nd & 4th

Sun., 10AM-12:30PM. Bagitos, 28 Main St.

Robin’s Nest Nature Playgroup, North Branch

Nature Center. Mon. 9:30-11:30AM. Info: 229-

6206.

Montpelier Kiwanis Club, Tues., 6PM. at The

Steak House. All are welcome. Info: 229-6973.

Onion River Exchange Tool Library, 46 Barre

St. Over 85 tools. Wed., 10AM-2PM, Thurs.,

10AM-2PM.

Friday Night Group, Open to all LGBTQ youth

ages 13-22. Pizza and social time, facilitated by

adults from Outright VT. Unitarian Church,

2nd & 4th Fri., 6:30-8PM. Info: 223-7035.

Meditation, Mon. 1PM.; Intro to Yoga, Tues.

4PM; Consults, Fri. 11AM. Free classes, limits

apply. Fusion Studio, 56 East State St. Info: 272-

8923.

Open Library, Resurrection Baptist Church.

Sun. 12:30-2PM.

Capital City Farmers Market 9AM-1PM every

Saturday at 60 State St. Dozens of local vendors

with delicious and wholesome wares. EBT,

SNAP and Crop Cash accepted.

Celiac Support Group, Tulsi Tea Room, 34

Elm St., 2nd Wed., 4-5PM. Info: 598-9206.

MSAC Public Activities, Montpelier Senior

Activity Center, 58 Barre St. FEAST Together:

Tues. & Fri.,12-1PM. RSVP 262-6288. Living

Strong: Mon. 2:30-3:30PM. & Fri. 2-3PM;

Crafters Group: Wed., 12-2PM. Photography

Club: Thurs., 12-1PM; Ukulele Group: Thurs.,

6-8PM; Walks with Joan: Tues., 10-11AM;

Italian Group: Tues., 1:15-2:45PM; Trash

Tramps: Tues., 2-3PM. For info: 223-2518.

Elders Together first Friday of the month

1-2:30PM.

A Course in Miracles, at Christ Episcopal

Church, 64 State St., each Tues., 7-8PM. Info:

622-4516.

Parent’s Group & Meet-Up, Connect with

local parents to share advice and info. Kellogg-

Hubbard Library, Hayes Rm, 1st Mon.,

10-11:30AM. Info: mamasayszine@gmail.com.

Families Anonymous, For families or friends

who have issues with addiction, alcohol and/or

mental illness. Bethany Church, 2nd floor

youth room, Mon., 7-8PM. Info: 229-6219.

Freeride Montpelier Open Shop Nights, Need

help w/a bike repair? Come to the volunteerrun

community bike shop. 89 Barre St., Wed.

4-6PM and Fri. 12-4PM. Info: freeridemontpelier.org.

Free Community Meals, Mon: Unitarian

Church, 11AM-1PM; Tues: Bethany Church,

11:30AM-1PM; Wed: Christ Church,

11AM-12:30PM; Thurs: Trinity Church,

11:30AM-1PM; Fri: St. Augustine Church,

11AM-12:30PM; Last Sun., Bethany Church,

4:30-6:30PM.

Calico County Quilters, All skill levels welcome.

2nd Sat. Sept. through June, 1-3PM.

Location info: 244-7001.

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA),

Bethany Church basement, Tues., 6:30PM.

Info: 229-9036.

CHADD ADHD Parent Support Group,

Childcare not available. Woodbury College,

2nd Tues., 5:30-7:30PM. Info: 498-5928.

Resurrection Baptist Church Weekly Events,

144 Elm St. Sun., 9:45AM. Bible Study; 11AM.

Worship Service; Wed., 7PM. Prayer Meeting.

Good Beginnings of Central VT, 174 River St.

Drop-In hours at the Nest. 1st floor Weds/

Thurs/Fri., 9AM-3PM. Babywearers of Central

Vermont meet upstairs, 4th Mon., 5:45-7:45PM

& 2nd Thurs., 9:30-11:30AM. Info: 595-7953.

Breastfeeding support: 3rd Thurs., 9:30-

11:30AM; Nursing Beyond a Year: 3rd Fri.,

9:30-11:30AM (802-879-3000).

Al-Anon, Trinity Methodist Church, Main St.,

Sun., 6:15-7:30PM. Info:1-866-972-5266.

Al-Anon, Bethany Church basement, 115 Main

St., Tues. & Thurs. 12-1PM., Wed. 7-8PM.

Info: 1-866-972-5266.

SL AA, 12-step recovery group for sex/relationship

problems. Bethany Church, Wed.,

5PM. Info: 249-6825.

Survivors of Incest Anonymous, Bethany

Church parlor, 115 Main St., Mon., 5PM. Please

call first: 229-9036 or 454-8402.

Brain Injury Support Group, Unitarian

Church, 3rd Thurs., 1:30-2:30PM. Info: 1-877-

856-1772.

Playgroups: Dads & Kids, Thurs., 6-7:30PM.

& Sat., 9:30-11AM, at Family Center of

Washington County. Held during school year

only.

Kindred Connections Peer to Peer Cancer

Support, for patients and caregivers. Info:

1-800-652-5064.

Christian Meditation, Christ Church, Mon.,

12-1PM.

Mood Disorders Support Group, 149 State St.,

last entryway, first floor. Peer and professionally

led support for people coping with mental illness.

Wed. 4-5PM. Free. Info: 917-1959.


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BARRE- Peanut Butter Garlic Toast by James Secor Dec.

15, 2019 - Feb. 29, 2020. Twelve vibrant acrylic paintings on

view at the Morse Block Deli. His paintings include responses

to scenes in Montpelier, Barre, Utah and Quebec, including

the mundane. The Morse Block Deli is located at 260 N. Main

St.

Botanical Blitz The gallery turns into a botanical refuge with

a lavish display of color involving works that depict the plant,

insect and animal worlds. January 21 – March 7, 2020.

Opening Reception: Sat., January 25, 3-5PM. Studio Place

Arts 201 N. Main St.

Making My Mark: Recent Monoprints by Lois Beatty

January 21 – March 7, 2020. Opening Reception: Sat.,

January 25, 3-5PM. Studio Place Arts 201 N. Main St.

20 Years of SPA! A celebratory exhibit including highlights

from shows that took place in each of the years since 2000,

when SPA first opened its doors. Featured art: Meryl

Lebowitz. January 21 – March 7, 2020. Opening Reception:

Sat., January 25, 3-5PM. Studio Place Arts 201 N. Main St.

Barre Supervisory Union Art Show A celebration of outstanding

artistic achievement featuring the works of students

in grades kindergarten through twelve. Please join us for the

opening reception on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the

Aldrich Public Library from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. The show will be

on display from through March 29.

BERLIN- Flowers, Faces, Familiar Places Paintings by

Regis Cummings. January 14 - March 21. Opening Reception

and Artist Talk Thursday, January 23, 4-6 p.m. At the The

Gallery at Central Vermont Medical Center, 130 Fisher Road.

MONTPELIER- The State of Sculpture 2019 an overview of

Vermont Sculptors at the Vermont Arts Council Sculpture

Garden, 136 State Street. On display through August 2021.

Show 37 will open with a reception during Art Walk on Feb

7th from 4–7 pm and will run through the month. Join us to

take in this year’s first all-member show. Free and open to the

public—enjoy live music, food, and drink while you take in

recent works by the membership of Montpelier’s sole collective

art gallery! Gallery Hours: Fridays, 4 to 7 pm; Saturdays,

11 am to 5 pm; and Sundays, 11 am to 5 pm. The gallery is

also open by appointment - email info@thefrontvt.com. The

Front gallery, 6 Barre St.

Of Cities and Deserts presents a series of nomadic landscapes,

still lifes and portraiture by featured artist Nitya

Brighenti. January 3 through March 30. Gallery Hours:

8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Opening

Reception: Thursday, January 9, from 4:00 – 7:00pm.

Montpelier Art Walk: Friday, February 7, from 4:00 – 7:00

pm

Within Landscapes Please join us for an exhibition and celebration

of artist Heather Kralik’s exhibit on display at North

Branch Nature Center from January through March. Gallery

reception January 9, 2020 @ 5:30 - 7:00 PM

The Bad Bedsheet Existibility Show Part 1 at the T.W.

Wood Gallery 46 Barre St. The gallery is pleased to present

the work of Peter Schumann of Bread and Puppet Theater.

This important show will be exhibited in both the Hallway

and the Nuquist Gallery. The new exhibit features hundreds

of new works, big and small. The exhibit will run from

January 25th to February 20th, 2020. All shows are free and

open to the public. Reception: February 7, 4:00 – 8:00pm.

Artist Performance: 5:00 pm, February 7th.

Artwalk Art Walk provides a fun and casual way to experience

art, meet local artists, and explore downtown shops,

restaurants, and galleries. Start at any venue and stop by as

many participating venues as you like. Many will have the artist

in attendance and refreshments for art viewers. Guidebooks

will be available at participating venues. Join us from 4-8 p.m.

on the following Fridays: February 7, April 3, June 5, August

7, October 2, and December 4. http://montpelieralive.

com/507/Tropical-Weekend.

Kathleen Grant and Sue Duprat – Opening Friday 2/7,

4-8pm. At the Cheshire Cat, 28 Elm St. Artists: Kathleen

Caraher Grant is a painter, teacher and eclectic artist. She

works in a variety of media including acrylics, watercolors, oil

sticks, etc. Sue Duprat loves book arts. After discovering the

binder’s board and bookbinding instructions, she has been

creating mixed media journals ever since. All work will be on

display through the month of February. Free.

NORWICH- Elements of Glass from the Workshop of

Simon Pearce, September 21, 2019 through March 2020. At

the Montshire Museum of Science, 1 Montshire Rd. For more

information, contact Trish Palao at 802-649-2200 x222 | trish.

palao@montshire.org.

Forged & Fired: The Art of Weaponry an exhibition featuring

the skilled artistry and practical design of weapons, with

an opening reception Thursday, Feb. 13, from 4–6 p.m. At the

Sullivan Museum and History Center. For more information

about the programs or exhibit, please call 802-485-2183 or

visit https://www.norwich.edu/museum.

ROCHESTER- Family Matters A special celebration of outsider

artists: Jordan Laura MacLachlan and Morton Bartlett.

Now through Feb. 2020 at the BigTown Gallery, 99 North

Main St.

SOUTH ROYALTON- Origins: Three exhibits on skiing and

riding in Vermont. Opening Party Friday, December 6th,

2019, 6:30PM-8:30PM. On display through Oct. 2020. For

info: www.vtssm.org.

WAITFIELD- LeArte brings together work by some of the

most prominent names from the vast pool of northern

Vermont’s artists and artisans. Oil, pastel and watercolor

paintings as well as photography will be showcased along

with three dimensional works in clay, glass, metal and fiber.

The unique show will fill the Festival Galleries at Valley Arts.

The show opens March 11 with an artists’ reception on

Sunday, March 29 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.


Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs, Montpelier Police, 1

Pitkin Court, 223-3445 at Washington County Sheriff, 10 Elm

St., 223-3001. Get rid of old or unused meds at these local permanent

safe disposal sites.

Community Song Circle, Center for Arts and Learning, 46

Barre St. 1st Sun. except July/Aug., 6-8PM. Info: vtcommunitysing@gmail.com.

Suicide Grief Support Group - for anyone who has lost a loved

one to suicide. Meets the second Monday of each month, 6:00-

7:30. Please contact Michele Delaney at 802-223-4752 for intake

screening and location.

MDTU Winter Fly Tying Class Registration Now Open. The

class is held at the VT Fish and Wildlife Annex in Montpelier.

The details are that the class goes Tuesdays March 10-31. 6:00 to

8:00 P.M. $20 for the class. No experience or tools necessary! 190

Junction Rd., Berlin. To register https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egvlfigt2cf67e79&oseq=

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MORETOWN- Mad River Chorale. Rehearsals at Harwood

Union H.S., Mon., 7-9PM. Info: 496-2048.

CVTV Channel 192 • BARRE, VT

Wednesday

8:00AM - Helping Hands Happy

Homeowners Half Hour - episode 4

8:30AM - Centurion’s Arena - Poverty

Pimp, Episode Two

9:00AM - THE MEND Ep. 14

9:40AM - Designing + Building Your Own

Modular Home with Erin Chase

10:00AM - News

11:00AM - New England Uncut - 37

12:00PM - Sidewalks Entertainment

12:30PM - Friends of KASP - 2020

Projects

1:00PM - 1st Wednesdays – Aly Richards:

“Little Kids, Big Impact”

1:54PM - I-89 Study Public Meeting

3:00PM - FY2021 State Budget Public

Hearing at Barre, Vermont

4:50PM - Sandy Baird Commentary:

What’s Up with the Dems?

5:00PM - JD Green Aired Out

6:00PM - News

7:00PM - The Struggle

7:30PM - Kamla Show - Aaron Lington -

Jazz

8:00PM - SouthCoast Matters 256

8:30PM - The Folklorist: Episode 09

9:00PM - Stop My Crisis with Vivian

Gaspar: New Product Lowers Abortion

Rates

9:25PM - Stop My Crisis with Vivian

Gaspar: 3 Ways to Give Your Child a

Truama Free Childhood

9:50PM - Racism in America, Pt. 6:

Racism & Migrant Justice

11:00PM - Charged Up - Episode 5

Thursday

8:00AM - SouthCoast Matters 256

8:30AM - The Folklorist: Episode 09

9:00AM - Stop My Crisis with Vivian

Gaspar: New Product Lowers Abortion

Rates

9:25AM - Stop My Crisis with Vivian

Gaspar: 3 Ways to Give Your Child a

Truama Free Childhood

9:50AM - Stuck in Vermont: Finding

Balance with Emily Garrett of Laughing

River Yoga

10:00AM - News

11:00AM - JD Green Aired Out

12:00PM - Racism in America, Pt. 6:

Racism & Migrant Justice

1:10PM - Essex vs Spaulding High School

Boys Hockey - 02/05/20

2:30PM - Essex vs Spaulding High School

Boys Basketball - 02/03/20

3:45PM - Swansea Veterans Agent:

Project Healing Waters

4:00PM - Our Democracy - Episode 3:

How Are We Doing, Next Steps?

4:44PM - VICII Womans Right Health Care

6:00PM - News

7:00PM - Cape Conversation Tom Moakley

State Senate Candidate

7:30PM - Mike Verrill of The Sharp

Financial Group talks with Rija Beares of

CBRE about the commercial real estate

market and how her career developed in

the industry

8:00PM - 6527-1-Seniors On The Move -

CarFit

8:30PM - 7479-1-Seniors On The Move -

All About WISE

9:00PM - The Artful Word 335: Famous

Vermont mountains bridges and barns

9:30PM - Monster Halloween Storm

Episode 336

10:00PM - Celebrating the 19th

Amendment Through Word and Song

11:45PM - New American Voters PSA

Friday

8:00AM - 6527-1-Seniors On The Move -

CarFit

8:30AM - 7479-1-Seniors On The Move -

All About WISE

9:00AM - The Artful Word 335: Famous

Vermont mountains bridges and barns

9:30AM - Monster Halloween Storm

Episode 336

10:00AM - News

11:00AM - Charged Up - Episode 5

12:00PM - Winooski & The Buffalo

Soldiers: A Celebration of Black History

Month

2:13PM - The News Project: In Studio – AI:

Benefits and Risks

3:00PM - The News Project – Tax Breaks

For 2020

3:15PM - Local Sports

4:30PM - Both Sides Of The Bars -

February 2020

5:00PM - JD Green Aired Out

6:00PM - News

7:00PM - Tae Kwon Do - Episode #181

7:30PM - Coronavirus and Caucuses and

Primaries

8:00PM - The Cinemaniacs!

9:00PM - Ep 35 - Science360: Dispatches

from the Cutting Edge (1/2 hr)

9:30PM - Getting the Conversation

Started: Interstate 89 2050 Study

10:00PM - Michael Bloomberg 2020 -

Vermont Organizing Kick-Off

10:25PM - Nuclear Free Future: Poisoning

the Well

11:00PM - Gay USA

Saturday

8:00AM - News

9:00AM - Energy Week: 2/6/20

10:00AM - Washington Baptist Church

11:00AM - JD Green Aired Out

12:00PM - FY2021 State Budget Public

Hearing at Barre, Vermont

1:50PM - Sandy Baird Commentary:

What’s Up with the Dems?

2:00PM - Barre Congregational Church

3:30PM - Beyond My Crisis with Ron and

Vivian: Post Divorce Financial Abuse

4:00PM - Coronavirus and Caucuses and

Primaries

4:30PM - FTA - 198 Rotten Magic and

Knights Secrets

5:00PM - Car Corner Air Bags

5:50PM - Vermont Arts Network 031

6:00PM - News

7:00PM - Civil War Bushwhackers

8:00PM - Talking Together - Chaos

“Political talk show”

9:00PM - Barre City Budget 2021

Presentation

9:32PM - Landscape Challenges for Tiny

Houses with Britton Rogers



10:30PM - Paranormal S4 Ep2

BonnieEdwards

11:00PM - Scrag Mountain Music

Sunday

8:00AM - First Presbyterian Church

9:30AM - Beyond My Crisis with Ron and

Vivian: Post Divorce Financial Abuse

10:00AM - Barre City Budget 2021

Presentation

10:32AM - Landscape Challenges for Tiny

Houses with Britton Rogers

11:00AM - Civil War Bushwhackers



2:00PM - New England Cooks

3:00PM - Talking Together - Chaos

“Political talk show”

4:00PM - Washington Baptist Church

5:00PM - Reason and Revelation

5:30PM - The Time is Now

6:00PM - SPEL Howards Grove

7:00PM - Recovery Fitness #104

7:30PM - Positively Vermont: Vermont

Watercolor Society

Up-to-date schedules for CVTV can also be viewed online at cvtv723.org

“All schedules are subject to

change, please call us

with questions - 479-1075.”

8:00PM - NHWAY U12 Youth wrestling

tournament. Salem vs Boys and Girls

Club of Nashua.

9:00PM - Ludlow Baptist Church


11:30PM - Lifelines009815

Monday

8:00AM - The Cinemaniacs!

9:00AM - Ep 35 - Science360: Dispatches


9:30AM - Getting the Conversation

Started: Interstate 89 2050 Study

10:00AM - Michael Bloomberg 2020 -

Vermont Organizing Kick-Off

10:25AM - Nuclear Free Future: Poisoning

the Well

11:00AM - Gay USA


12:30PM - Paranormal S4 Ep2

BonnieEdwards

1:00PM - Conversations About Marijuana

(THC) Commercialization - A Town Hall for

Vermonters With Questions

3:00PM - Fur, Fins and Feathers Ep 38

3:30PM - Local Sports

5:00PM - Car Corner Air Bags

5:50PM - Vermont Arts Network 031

6:00PM - News

7:00PM - FOX ROBBINS REPORT:10 creative

money-saving tactics for small business

7:30PM - FTA - 198 Rotten Magic and

Knights Secrets

8:00PM - The New American Voting Event

9:00PM - Special Event at the Vermont

State House - Women in the State House

Exhibit

9:30PM - Strata: Portraits of Humanity,

Season 6

10:00PM - Celebrating the 19th

Amendment Through Word and Song

11:45PM - The News Project – Tax Breaks

For 2020

Tuesday

8:00AM - The New American Voting Event

9:00AM - Special Event at the Vermont

State House - Women in the State House

Exhibit

9:30AM - Strata: Portraits of Humanity,

Season 6

10:00AM - News

11:00AM - Civil War Bushwhackers

12:00PM - Pilgrim Pursuit of Happiness,

The 400th Anniversary!

12:50PM - Stuck in Vermont: Finding

Balance with Emily Garrett of Laughing

River Yoga

1:00PM - Ethan Allen Homestead

Enrichment Program: Green Mountain

Firepower 1777 vs 1861

2:15PM - The Angel Fund - Supporting

ALS Research

2:30PM - Friends of KASP - 2020 Projects

3:00PM - Books and the World: Hank

Phillippi Ryan

3:30PM - Recovery Fitness #104



5:00PM - Positively Vermont: Vermont

Watercolor Society

5:30PM - IWE Wrestling Presents:

AfterShock Episode

6:00PM - News

7:00PM - Two Grannies on the Road -

Exploring Carver Part 1

7:30PM - Getting RAD in a New Decade!

8:00PM - OLLI Jewels of Ecuador

8:50PM - Stuck in Vermont: Monica Kaigle

Remembers a Lifetime Spent in

Burlington

9:00PM - Sound Off - VA Home Loans

10:00PM - Morgan Orchards - Jim

Sardonis, Artist and Sculptor

11:05PM - Scrag Mountain Music

MORRISVILLE- “The Role of Power, Authority & Control in

Groups” Monthly Meeting, Morristown Centennial Library, 20

Lower Main St. 1st Tues. 5:30PM-7PM. Info: gerette@dreamhavenvt.com.

Overeaters Anonymous, 12-step program for people who identify

as overeaters, compulsive eaters, food addicts, anorexics,

bulimics, etc. All welcome; no dues or fees. Info re: place & time:

863-2655.

River Arts Events, Photo Co-op Drop-in 3rd Thurs., 6PM-8PM.

$5 suggested donation. Poetry Clinic Drop-in 1st & 3rd Tues.,

6PM-8PM. $5 suggested donation.

NORTHFIELD- Bingo, Northfield Senior Center. Mon., 4PM.

Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, Ages 12-18. Readiness and

Regional Technology Center, Norwich campus, Tues.,

6-8:30PM. Info: capitalcomposite@yahoo.com.

Clogging & Irish Step Lessons, w/Green Mountain Cloggers,

ages 8-78. Sun., 5-8PM. Info: 522-2935.

Playgroup, United Church of Northfield. Wed., 9:30-11AM.

Held only when school in session. Info: 262-3292 x113.


Johnny A. @ Higher Ground

February 20 @ 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Pilobolus @ Lyndon Institute Auditorium

February 21 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Hey Nineteen: Tribute to Steely Dan –

Higher Ground

February 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

LANE SERIES presents Dervish @ UVM

February 29 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

UVM Recital Hall, 392 S Prospect St

MARCH 2020

LANE SERIES presents The Gryphon Trio @

UVM

March 6 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

UVM Recital Hall, 392 S Prospect St

oncert

Connections

Leahy @ Barre Opera House

March 7 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Caroline Rose – Higher Ground

March 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A Capella Live! @ Fuller Hall

March 10 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Peking Acrobats @ Dibden Center for the Arts

March 25 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Max Creek @ Higher Ground

March 27 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Max Creek @ Higher Ground

March 28 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

For venue phone numbers, call

The Point at 223-2396 9:00 to 5:00

Mon.-Fri., or visit our web site at

www.pointfm.com

CVTV CHANNEL 194

Wednesday

6:00AM - Community Bulletin

7:00AM - News

9:00AM - Barre City Council

12:00PM - Barre City Council


6:00PM - News

7:00PM - Williamstown Select


Thursday

5:00AM - News

6:00AM - Williamstown Select

9:00AM - Williamstown Select


2:00PM - Community Bulletin

3:00PM - Barre Unified Union School

Board Meeting

6:00PM - News


Board Meeting


Board Meeting

Friday

5:00AM - News

6:00AM - Barre Unified Union School

Board Meeting

9:00AM - Barre Unified Union School

Board Meeting


Board Meeting

3:00PM - Barre Town Select


6:00PM - News



Saturday

5:00AM - News

6:00AM - Barre Town Select

9:00AM - Barre Town Select




5:00PM - Barre Congregational

Church

7:00PM - News

08:00PM - First Presbyterian Church


Sunday

6:00AM - Barre Congregational

Church

8:00AM - COPC SERMON

9:00AM - Washington Baptist Church

10:00AM - First Presbyterian Church

12:30PM - Barre Congreg Church

Up-to-date schedules for CVTV can also

be viewed online at cvtv723.org

2:00PM - Reason and Revelation


6:00PM - SPEL Howards Grove

8:00PM - Barre Congregational

Church

10:00PM - Bristol Trinity Episcopal

Church

Monday

6:00AM - State House Programming

9:00AM - State House Programming

12:00PM - State House Programming

3:00PM - Plainfield Select

6:00PM - News



Tuesday

5:00AM - News

6:00AM - Plainfield Select

9:00AM - Plainfield Select


3:00PM to 5:00PM - State House

Programming

6:00PM - News

7:00PM - Barre City Council “Live”


CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OF BARRE

ALL PROGRAMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

ONION RIVER COMMUNITY ACCESS MEDIA CHANNELS 15, 16, 17

• Bethel • Braintree • Montpelier • Randolph • Rochester • U-32 District Towns • Waterbury Schedules subject to change without notice.

ORCA Media Channel 15 5:00p Democracy Now!

12:00p The Thom Hartmann Program Board

Public Access

6:00p Bridgeside Books

1:00p Celluloid Mirror

11:30p WCUUSD Budget Presentation

Weekly Program Schedule 7:00p Kimball Library Presents

1:30p Octagon St. Laveau

Friday, Feb 21

Wednesday, Feb 19

8:00p Gay USA

2:00p Hunger Mountain Coop

12:00p Washington Central Union School

6:00a Facing the Climate Crisis Series:

9:00p Vermont Racial Justice Alliance 3:30p Bridgeside Books

Board

Roger Hill

11:00p St. Laveau's World Cinema

5:00p Democracy Now!


7:30a Travels with Charlie

11:30p Moccasin Tracks

6:00p Moccasin Tracks

4:30p New England Cooks

8:00a Democracy Now!

Saturday, Feb 22

7:00p Facing the Climate Crisis Series: 5:30p Morgan Orchards Third Thursday

9:00a Celluloid Mirror

6:00a Montpelier Chamber Orchestra Roger Hill

7:00p History, Status, and Research Efforts

9:30a Abled to Cook

7:00a Vermonters for Justice in Palestine 8:30p Into the Issues

of Moose in Vermont

10:00a Moccasin Tracks

8:00a Vermont Historical Society

9:30p Montpelier Chamber Orchestra 9:00p Rochester Public Library

11:00a Bill Doyle on VT Issues

9:00a Bridgeside Books

10:30p Greater Burlington Women's Forum: 10:30p Game of the Week

12:00p The Thom Hartmann Program 10:00a Into the Issues

Winter Blues

Saturday, Feb 22

1:00p Vermont Racial Justice Alliance 11:00a House at Pooh Corner

Tuesday, Feb 25

12:00p Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

3:00p Greater Burlington Women's Forum: 12:00p Senior Moments

6:00a Hunger Mountain Coop

1:30p Rochester Public Library

Winter Blues

2:00p Mr. Scammer

7:30a Octagon St. Laveau

3:00p White River Unified District Board

4:30p St. Laveau's World Cinema

3:00p The Garage Cultural Center


6:00p Rochester-Stockbridge Unified


4:30p Roman Catholic Mass

9:00a The Garage Cultural Center

District

6:00p Montpelier Chamber Orchestra 5:00p Washington Baptist Church

10:30a Greater Burlington Women's Forum: 9:00p Rochester-Stockbridge Unified

7:00p Women, Work, and Wages in Vermont 6:00p Kimball Library Presents

Winter Blues

District Special Building Committee

Report Launch

7:00p Addiction Recovery Channel 12:00p The Thom Hartmann Program 11:30p Astronomy for Everyone

9:00p Vermont Historical Society

8:00p All Things LGBTQ

1:00p All Things LGBTQ

Sunday, Feb 23

10:00p House at Pooh Corner

9:00p Vote for Vermont

2:00p Women, Work, and Wages in Vermont 12:00p Orange Southwest School District

10:30p Hunger Mountain Coop

10:00p Octagon St. Laveau

Report Launch

2:30p North Branch Nature Center

Thursday, Feb 20

10:30p Betty St. Laveau's House of Horror 4:00p Yoga for You

4:00p Norwich University Presents

6:00a Women, Work, and Wages in Vermont 6:00a Montpelier Chamber Orchestra 4:30p Abled to Cook

7:00p Montpelier/Roxbury School Board

Report Launch

Sunday, Feb 23


10:00p Waterbury Library


6:00a Time Capsule – Velocity of the 6:00p Abled and on Air

Monday, Feb 24

9:00a League of Women Voters

Changing World

7:00p League of Women Voters


12:00p The Thom Hartmann Program 8:00a Bear Pond Books Events

9:30p Bear Pond Books Events

1:30p Norwich University Presents

1:00p Bear Pond Books Events

9:30a Washington Baptist Church


3:30p Waterbury Library

2:30p Kellogg-Hubbard Library

10:30a Roman Catholic Mass

5:30p Astronomy for Everyone

4:00p House at Pooh Corner

11:00a Kimball Library Presents

6:00p VT State Board of Education


12:00p Facing the Climate Crisis Series:

6:00p David Pakman Show

Roger Hill

ORCA Media Channel 16

Tuesday, Feb 25

12:00p Rochester-Stockbridge Unified

7:00p Time Capsule – Velocity of the 1:30p League of Women Voters

Education Access

District

Changing World

4:00p Vermont Historical Society

Weekly Program Schedule

4:00p Orange Southwest School District


5:00p Vote for Vermont

Wednesday, Feb 19

6:30p White River Unified District Board

10:00p Senior Moments

6:00p Into the Issues

12:00p North Branch Nature Center 9:30p OSHER Lecture Series

Friday, Feb 21

7:00p The Garage Cultural Center

1:30p Randolph TCC School Board 11:00p Morgan Orchards Third Thursday

6:00a Senior Moments

8:30p Abled and on Air

2:30p First Wednesdays


9:30p Abled to Cook

4:00p Tuesday Talks

9:00a Abled and on Air

10:00p Kellogg-Hubbard Library

6:30p Montpelier/Roxbury School Board

10:00a All Things LGBTQ

11:30p Celluloid Mirror

LIVE

ORCA Media Channel 17

11:00a Talking About Movies

Monday, Feb 24

11:30p Current Topics in Science Series

Government Access

12:00p Brunch with Bernie

6:00a Kellogg-Hubbard Library Thursday, Feb 20

Weekly Program Schedule

1:00p The Thom Hartmann Program

2:00p Time Capsule – Velocity of the

Changing World

4:00p Bill Doyle on VT Issues

7:30a St. Laveau's World Cinema


9:00a Vote for Vermont

10:00a Vermont Racial Justice Alliance

12:00p Harwood Unified

4:30p Rochester Public Library

6:00p Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

8:00p Washington Central Union School

Wed, Feb 19

7:00a Bethel Selectboard

10:30a Rochester Selectboard

12:30p Green Mountain Care Board

Community Media (802) 224-9901 Check out our Web page at www.orcamedia.net

3:30p Randolph Selectboard

6:30p Montpelier City Council

Thu, Feb 20

7:00a Montpelier Civic Forum

9:30a Vermont State House

5:30p Central Vermont Fiber

7:30p Waterbury Selectboard

Fri, Feb 21

7:00a Berlin Selectboard

9:00a Berlin Development Review Board

12:00p Moretown Selectboard

3:00p Central Vermont Fiber

6:00p Rochester Selectboard

9:00p Montpelier Planning Commission

10:30p Montpelier Civic Forum

Sat, Feb 22

6:00a Central Vermont Regional Planning

Commission


1:00p Randolph Selectboard

3:30p Rochester Selectboard

5:30p Calais Selectboard

8:00p Green Mountain Care Board

Sun, Feb 23

7:00a Waterbury Selectboard

10:00a Berlin Selectboard

12:00p Vermont State House

4:30p Montpelier Development Review

Board

7:30p Montpelier Design Review Committee

9:00p Montpelier City Council

Mon, Feb 24

7:00a Moretown Selectboard

10:00a Central Vermont Regional Planning

Commission

12:30a Bethel Selectboard

2:30p Middlesex Selectboard

5:30p Montpelier Planning Commission

LIVE

Tue, Feb 25

7:00a Calais Selectboard


5:30p Montpelier Design Review Committee

7:00p Montpelier Development Review

Board

Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs, Northfield Police, 110

Wall St., 485-9181. Get rid of old or unused meds at these local

permanent safe disposal sites.

PLAINFIELD- Farmers Market, Fri., 4-7 P.M., Mill Street.

Local produce, plants, crafts, maple syrup, teas and service, and

more.

Community Supper Support Group, Grace United Methodist

Church. 4th Tues., 6PM-7PM. Info: michaelbix@gmail.com.

Cardio Funk Class. At the Community Center. Fri., 5-6PM.

Info: email shannonkellymovement@gmail.com.

Cutler Memorial Library Activities, Classic Book Club: 1st

Mon., 6PM; Tuesday Night Knitters (except 1st Tues.). Info:

454-8504.

Diabetes Discussion & Support Group, Everyone welcome.

The Health Center conf. room, 3rd Thurs., 1:30PM. Info:322-

6600.

RANDOLPH- Health Support Groups, Maple Leaf Room at

Gifford Medical Center. Tobacco Cessation Program regularly

offers four-week “Quit in Person” group sessions. Info: 728-7714.

Caregiver Support Group, Gifford Medical Center. 2-3PM.

Meets 2nd Wed. of the month. Info: 728-7781.

Diabetes Management Program, Kingwood Health Center

(lower level conf. room), 1422 VT Route 66. Thurs., 10-12:30PM.

Six week program for people diagnosed with type-2 diabetes.

Info/register: 728-7714.

New Business Forum, Vermont Tech Enterprise Center, 1540

VT Rte 66, 2nd Weds., 11:30AM-1PM. Info: 728-9101.

Yoga Classes. All ages and levels. Donations benefit Safeline.

VTC Campus Center, last Sun. of month, 2-3:30PM.

Cancer Support Group, Gifford Conference Ctr, 2nd Tues.,

9:30-11AM. Info:728-2270.

Storytime. Kimball Library. Wed., 11AM, ages 2-5; Toddlertime,

Fri., 10:30AM; Gathering for handwork, 2nd & 4th Mon.,

6PM.

WAITSFIELD- Community Acupuncture Night, Free assessment

and treatment. Donations welcome. Three Moons

Wellness, 859 Old County Rd., 2nd fl., last Weds., 4-7PM. RSVP:

272-3690.

WARREN- Knit & Play, Warren Public Library. Bring your kids

and your projects. All levels. Thurs., 9:30-11:30AM.

WASHINGTON- Central VT ATV Club, Washington Fire

Station, 3rd Tues., 6:30PM. Info: 224-6889.

Calef Mem. Library Activities, Art and Adventure w/ April:

3rd Sat., 1PM; Storytime: Mon., 11AM; Tech Help Drop-In:

Sat., 10AM-2PM. Info: 883-2343.

WATERBURY- Waterbury Public Library Activities, Preschool

Story Time: Thurs., 10AM. Baby and Toddler Story Time:

Mon., 10AM. Crafts: Tues., 3-4PM. Info: 244-7036.

WATERBURY CTR- Bible Study Group, Waterbury Ctr.

Grange. Sun., 5-6PM. Bring bible, coffee provided. Info: 498-

4565.

WEBSTERVILLE- Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs,

Barretown Police, 149 Websterville Rd., 479-0508. Get rid of old

or unused meds at these local permanent safe disposal sites.

WEST TOPSHAM- Bible Study, New Hope Methodist Church,

2 Gendron Rd. Wed., 6:30PM.

WILLIAMSTOWN- Bible Study, Christian Alliance Church,

Sun., 6PM. Info: 476-3221.

WORCESTER- Knitting Night, The Wool Shed, Tues., 6:30-

8:30PM.

Wednesday, February 19

MONTPELIER- John Lackard Blues Jam at Sweet Melissa’s, 4

Langdon St. 7:30 p.m. 802-225-6012.

The 2020 Farmers Night Series presents Abenaki singer songwriter

Bryan Blanchette 7:30 pm at the State House. For additional

questions, please contact Jack Zeilenga, Assistant State

Curator 802-828-0749, Email: jack.zeilenga@vermont.gov


PLAINFIELD- As You Like It Shakespeare’s timeless romantic

comedy. At the Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, 18 Main St.

Tickets are $15 general admission, available by calling 426-3384

or emailing alyce@waterfallquilts.com. 7PM.

RANDOLPH- The Rainbow Fish Mermaid Theatre of Nova

Scotia brings The Rainbow Fish to life with their enchanting

puppetry. Chandler Center for the Arts, 71 N. Main St. 10AM.

Tickets: $8 or groups of 10 or more are $6 per ticket.

WARREN- An Evening of Movies presented by the Mad Dog

Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Doors open at 5:30 and films at

6:30. Admission is free. At Sugarbush Gatehouse Lodge.

Friday, February 21

MONTPELIER- Naturalist Journeys: 7,000 Miles to a

Wilderness Ethic by Tyler Socash 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at the

North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm St. Tyler Socash is the

Adirondack Mountain Club’s Education Programs Coordinator.

He believes in fostering a personal connection with our public

lands through exposure, education, and stewardship.

PLAINFIELD- As You Like It See full description - Thursday,

February 20. 7PM.

Saturday, February 22

MONTPELIER- Vermont Ravens Semi-Pro Football First

team meeting 2020 at 1PM, 55 Barre St. Anyone interested in

joining the team should be present. We are recruiting coaches,

players, volunteers and sponsors for 2020 and beyond. Questions

email: clay9plus1@gmail.com

Winter Wild Edibles 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the North Branch

Nature Center, 713 Elm St. Bundle up and join teacher naturalist

Ken Benton as we learn to identify and sustainably harvest a

variety of wild foods from the surrounding landscape.

NORTHFIELD- Texas Hold ‘em Tournament 1PM at the

American Legion Post 63. $50 advance or $75 day of. 485-6713.


February 20. 7PM.

Sunday, February 23

GREENSBORO- Bread & Puppet: The Diagonal Life Circus is

a raucous, colorful giant puppet spectacle that portrays a current,

precariously diagonal condition. 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Tickets

are $10. Highland Center for the Arts 2875 Hardwick St.


February 20. 2PM.

Tuesday, February 25

WATERBURY- Preserving and Restoring Documents The

Waterbury Genealogy Quest meeting will be held at 7pm. It will

be at the Waterbury Senior Center on Stowe St.(note change of

location). Kathy Grace will be sharing her experience preserving

and restoring documents and photos damaged during the Irene

flooding in 2011. For more information contact JLattrell@gmail.

com. All are welcome.

Wednesday, February 26

MONTPELIER- Small Farm Advocacy Day w/ NOFA-VT &

Rural Vermont This event is free and open to everyone who

shares our vision of Vermonters living in deep connection to one

another and to the land that nourishes us all. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00

p.m. At the Vermont State House, 115 State St.


MONTPELIER- The First Annual Climate Action Film

Festival is a celebration of short films with a focus on solutions

to the climate crisis. The films are hosted by the Sustainable

Montpelier Coalition. Proceeds from the films will go to SMC,

VPIRG and the Youth Lobby. Recommended Donation of $10-

$20. For more information and tickets go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-action-film-festival-montpelier-screeningtickets-93692786647.

6 - 8:30PM at the Pavilion Auditorium.

Friday, February 28

MONTPELIER- The Little Prince Presented by the Lost

Nation Theater. A culminating project of its one-week Dance-

Theater Storytelling Camp. It’s Theater for Kids by Kids!

5:30PM. At the Montpelier City Hall Arts Center, 39 Main St. All

tickets $5. Info & tickets: 802-229-0492 or www.lostnationtheater.org.

Saturday, February 29

BARRE- Ireland’s Socks in the Frying Pan at the Barre Opera

House. One of Ireland’s preeminent young traditional groups.

7:30PM. $27 – order online at www.barreoperahouse.org or call

the BOH at 802-476-8188.

MONTPELIER- The Little Prince Presented by the Lost

Nation Theater. A culminating project of its one-week Dance-

Theater Storytelling Camp. It’s Theater for Kids by Kids! 11AM.

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Sunday, March 1

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Document Imaging Administrator

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Please send your application along with your resume

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Or mail:

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Member FDIC

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Cabot Creamery Career Opportunities

Lead Cheddar Cheese Operators (Box Tower)

Seeking full-time Lead Cheddar Cheese Operators to join our team in the Manufacturing Facility.

Responsibilities will include cooking cheese products uniformly and accurately to quality standards.

Must have a keen attention to detail while monitoring each batch during the cooking process,

perorming necessary testing or temperature, p and acidity, pumping curd to te finising tables, and

updating and recording daily cheese making. Requires a basic knowledge with starter making, cheddar

H.T.S.T. and other cheese manufacturing equipment. May supervise other employees as needed. HS

diploma or reuired ust be illing to or eible ours, overtime, eeends and olidays

Cheddar Cheese Operators (Box Tower)

Seeking full-time Cheddar Cheese Operators to join our team in the Manufacturing Facility.

Responsibilities will include utilizing a variety of equipment and machinery this position processes

and prepares freshly made cheese prior to storing for the aging process. Selected candidates will

primarily work the evening shift and must be available to work at least one weekend day. Must be able

to regularly lit up to pounds it good manual deterity, and be a positive team player it a get

itdone attitude Altoug eperience in manuacturing production is a plus, e ill train candidates

to help them achieve success in this position. HS diploma or GED required. Must be willing to work

eible ours, overtime, eeends and olidays

Cut & Wrap Warehouse Operators

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Responsibilities will include the ability to safely operate a forklift and electric pallet jack, load/

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and load finised product, perorm computer data entry tass, ip and repalletie lb blocs o

cheese, maintain accurate rack sheets and perform inventory counts. Must be able to maneuver long

aul trailers around te Cabot campus Candidates must ave basic computer eperience to include

icrosot ord utloo A eperience, as ell as prior sipping and receiving eperience

is a plus ust possess solid mat sills, te ability to repeatedly lit and move up to lbs, be

self-motivated with the ability to effectively multi-task, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices

s diploma or reuired ypical scedule ill be unday tru ednesday pm to am

it eibility to or overtime, olidays and to cover business needs

For more information about employment opportunities, visit our website at

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are encouraged to apply in person at the Cabot HR Department, online at

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Attn: Human Resources

193 Home Farm Way

Waitsfield, VT 05673

EOE


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ale care proers wll share or personcentere

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Central Vermont

Substance Abuse Services

Central Vermont Substance Abuse Services Abuse is Services a nonprofit is a

nonprofit organization organization located in Berlin, located VT, providing in Berlin, substance VT, providing

abuse

substance services abuse to central services Vermont residents. to central The Vermont range of services residents.

The provided range includes of services outpatient, provided intensive outpatient, includes intervention, outpatient,

education, intensive prevention, outpatient, intervention, intervention, and treatment education, services.

prevention, intervention, and treatment services.

Clinical Supervisor: We are currently seeking a dynamic and clinically

talented person to serve the supervisory role for our Outpatient and

Intensive

Administrative

Outpatient Substance Abuse programs.

Assistant

This position leads a

dedicated group of direct care workers while assuring case coordination,

We follow are up seeking and quality a of full care time in the team delivery member of substance who abuse will services provide

to adults and adolescents the Barre VT region. Focusing on coaching,

a variety of administrative supports at Central Vermont

developing and supervising staff to create a cohesive team through regular

Substance

clinical supervision

Abuse

and facilitation

Services

of team

(CVSAS)

meetings, this

located

position

in

also

Berlin.

The includes person some direct in this assessments position of the needs will of be our greeting clients and ensuring our clients

and that those performing needs are being reception met. Functions duties include conducting which include intake data

entry, evaluations, appointment developing treatment check plans, in / making scheduling, case assignments, triaging phone

calls monitoring and and general evaluating administrative caseloads and funding assistant compliance. projects/tasks

Master’s

as

Degree

assigned

and Licensed

is

required.

position needs to be eible to meet te

needs Drug Court of our Case clients, Manager: program, Full time position agency working and in the include court system duties

as providing assigned case management & deemed & service necessary coordination by to the persons supervisor who have and/

been assigned to the Washington County Court Drug Treatment Program.

or Agency administration. The ability to maintain a high

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level and have o legal confidentiality actions pending against is critical them. This position is an integral part

of the drug court treatment team which includes lawyers, a judge, probation,

law enforcement,

We offer

mental

medical,

health and

dental

substance

and

abuse

vision

providers.

plans,

Our clinical

a

case generous manager will time help participants off policy access and resources, matching schedule retirement

appointments

and plans will provide alon supportive with counseling. other compan This position is paid based in benefits. Berlin and

will require some light travel. Bachelor’s Degree required – M.A. preferred.

HUB Clinician: We Send are seeking your clinicians resume to work with to: adults as a part

of our Hub & Rachel Spoke medication Yeager, assisted HR therapy Coordinator

(MAT) program. This

position will focus ryeager@claramartin.org

on access, engagement, stabilization to help clients

Clara

build a bridge

Martin

from the

Center

MAT program

• PO

to other

Box

local

G

MAT

• Randolph,

treatment

VT

options. Work will involve assessments, case management, treatment

page planning, 24 group & individual The counseling, WORLD referral, and February coordination with 19, 2020

community partners such as the DOC, DCF, or other treatment providers.

Previous experience working with people in recovery from addictions is

preferable. A Master’s Degree is strongly preferred, Bachelor’s Degree with

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Roger Hill of Weathering Heights and Radio Vermont

A look back at January 2020 Weather Statistics Barre-Montpelier VT

Highest temperature: 60 degrees on the 11th

Coldest daytime high: 10 degrees on the 17th

Lowest temperature: -9 degrees on the 17th, 18th

Warmest minimum: 38 degrees on the 11th

Monthly average 22.6 degrees which was 5.9 degrees above normal

Heating Degree days 1305 Normal 1500

Cooling degree days 0 Normal 0

Average daytime sky cover: 7/10ths or Mostly cloudy this month

Heaviest precipitation: 0.45” on the 12th

Accumulated January precipitation 1.84” Normal 2.45” this was 75% of

normal

Snowfall just 22.5” with more snow occurring north and south of

region

Thunderstorm days: none

Strongest winds 43 mph on the 8th from the northwest

January 2019 –

January temperature average for 2020 well above normal for the

month at 5.9 degrees. Of course this saved on the wood pile and heating

bills but kept conditions for skiing and snowboarding and outdoor

recreational opportunities a little more so-so. Heating degree days were

lower at 1305 normally around 1500 the coldest month of the year.

Temperatures oscillated frequently with storm systems incoming

bringing warm fluctuations in temperatures and departing storm bring

colder conditions. We did see one warm stretch that broke a record at

the E.F. Knapp Barre-Montpelier Airport reaching a balmy 60 degrees

on the 11th. The freeze-thaws coupled with many precipitation types

including rain contributed to rather bumpy asphalt roads with frost

heaves seen in January more like that of March. Typically some of

the worst frost heaves are in the March to early April period while of

course, mud season kicks in sometimes late March and into full swing

in April.

There was below normal snowfall in January 2020 of just 22.5” at the

Barre-Montpelier airport. However at 1375 ft. elevation in Worcester

Vermont, 32.9” of snow was recorded. The coldest 2 days were midmonth

on the 17th, 18th.

Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide (CO2)…

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an important heat-trapping (greenhouse)

gas, which is released through human activities such as deforestation

and burning fossil fuels, as well as natural processes such as respiration

and volcanic eruptions. 413.40 parts per million (ppm) CO2 in the

atmosphere February 5th, 2020 up from 410.83 ppm 1 year ago Mauna

Loa Observatory.

World Climate Notes….

Last month January 2020 averaged 2.05 degrees Fahrenheit (1.14

degrees Celsius) above the 20th century average, which surpassed the

previous January record set back in 2016 (+2.01 degrees Fahrenheit).

The four warmest Januarys on record have occurred since 2016.

This was also the warmest January on record for the Northern Hemisphere

and the second-warmest January on record for the Southern

Hemisphere.

Records go back to 1880.

Climate tipping points — too risky to bet against

The growing threat of abrupt and irreversible climate changes must

compel political and economic action on emissions.

Credit Nature.com, Nov. 27, 2019

Politicians, economists and even some natural scientists have tended

to assume that tipping points1 in the Earth system — such as the loss

of the Amazon rainforest or the West Antarctic ice sheet — are of low

probability and little understood. Yet evidence is mounting that these

events could be more likely than was thought, have high impacts and

are interconnected across different biophysical systems, potentially

committing the world to long-term irreversible changes.

Here we summarize evidence on the threat of exceeding tipping

points, identify knowledge gaps and suggest how these should be

plugged. We explore the effects of such large-scale changes, how

quickly they might unfold and whether we still have any control over

them. Nature.com, Nov. 27, 2019

In our view, the consideration of tipping points helps to define that

we are in a climate emergency and strengthens this year’s chorus of

calls for urgent climate action — from schoolchildren to scientists,

cities and countries.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) introduced

the idea of tipping points two decades ago. At that time, these

‘large-scale discontinuities’ in the climate system were considered

likely only if global warming exceeded 5°C above pre-industrial levels.

Information summarized in the two most recent IPCC Special Reports

(published in 2018 and in September this year)2,3 suggests that tipping

points could be exceeded even between 1 and 2°C of warming (see

‘Too close for comfort’).

If current national pledges to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions are

implemented — and that’s a big ‘if ’ — they are likely to result in at least

3°C of global warming. This is despite the goal of the 2015 Paris agreement

to limit warming to well below 2°C. Some economists, assuming

that climate tipping points are of very low probability (even if they

would be catastrophic), have suggested that 3°C warming is optimal

from a cost–benefit perspective. However, if tipping points are looking

more likely, then the ‘optimal policy’ recommendation of simple

cost–benefit climate-economy models4 aligns with those of the recent

IPCC report2. In other words, warming must be limited to 1.5°C. This

requires an emergency response.

Ice collapse

We think that several cryosphere tipping points are dangerously

close, but mitigating greenhouse-gas emissions could still slow down

the inevitable accumulation of impacts and help us to adapt.

Research in the past decade has shown that the Amundsen Sea

embayment of West Antarctica might have passed a tipping point3:

the ‘grounding line’ where ice, ocean and bedrock meet is retreating

irreversibly. A model study shows5 that when this sector collapses, it

could destabilize the rest of the West Antarctic ice sheet like toppling

dominoes — leading to about 3 meters of sea-level rise on a timescale

of centuries to millennia. Paleo-evidence shows that such widespread

collapse of the West Antarctic ice sheet has occurred repeatedly in the

past.

The latest data show that part of the East Antarctic ice sheet — the

Wilkes Basin — might be similarly unstable3. Modelling work suggests

that it could add another 3–4m to sea level on timescales beyond a

century.

The Greenland ice sheet is melting at an accelerating rate3. It could

add a further 7m to sea level over thousands of years if it passes a

particular threshold. Beyond that, as the elevation of the ice sheet lowers,

it melts further, exposing the surface to ever-warmer air. Models

suggest that the Greenland ice sheet could be doomed at 1.5°C of

warming3, which could happen as soon as 2030.

Thus, we might already have committed future generations to living

with sea-level rises of around 10m over thousands of years3. But that

timescale is still under our control. The rate of melting depends on

the magnitude of warming above the tipping point. At 1.5°C, it could

take 10,000 years to unfold3; above 2°C it could take less than 1,000

years6. Researchers need more observational data to establish whether

ice sheets are reaching a tipping point, and require better models constrained

by past and present data to resolve how soon and how fast the

ice sheets could collapse.

Whatever those data show, action must be taken to slow sea-level

rise. This will aid adaptation, including the eventual resettling of large,

low-lying population centers.

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Dr. Sidney Bosworth, a forage agronomist with University

of Vermont (UVM) Extension, will present the keynote talk

at the tenth annual Vermont Organic Dairy Producers

Conference.

Bosworth, who plans to retire this spring, will reflect on

his 30-year career at UVM, including his work on forage

crops, pasture and grazing management and pest and weed

control at the March 11 conference. It will be held at Judd

Hall at Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center from

9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. with registration beginning at 9 a.m.

The fee is $25, which covers lunch and conference materials.

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payable to University of Vermont, should be mailed to UVM

Extension, Attn: Organic Dairy Conference, 278 South Main

St., Ste. 2, St. Albans, VT 05478.

To guarantee lunch, please register by March 7. Anyone

requiring a disability-related accommodation to participate

should contact Susan Brouillette at (802) 524-6501, ext. 432,

by Feb. 19.

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Solution Nutrition, Inc., on strategies for maximizing efficiency

and profitability starting in the field, and Brad Heins,

University of Minnesota, with the latest research on crossbreeding

and genetic considerations for organic dairy farms.

Heins also will offer tips for successfully raising organic dairy

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Researchers from UVM, the Northeast Organic Farming

Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) and the University of

New Hampshire will provide updates on research relevant to

the organic dairy industry. Roy Desrochers, a sensory practice

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help farmers achieve success in the marketplace through a

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on creative strategies for surviving low milk prices. Panelists

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dairy operation, and Cameron Clark, a Williston dairy

farmer, who transitioned to a grass-fed herd and once-daily

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beef and vegetables for his family-owned restaurant.

Paris also operates Kingdom View Compost, which turns

food scraps and other farm waste into organic compost for

his and other farms.

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Northwest Crops and Soils Program in collaboration with

NOFA-VT’s Organic Dairy and Livestock Technical

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East Hill WMA Tour and Winter Wildlife Tracking, Feb. 22

VT Fish and Wildlife biologist Tim Appleton will lead a

free guided tour for the public of the East Hill Wildlife

Management Area in Wolcott on Saturday, February 22.

“We will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the WMA parking area off

Marsh Road for a leisurely walk on relatively flat ground, and

we may go off-trail at times,” said Appleton. “We’ll discuss

tracks, trees, mammals, birds, historical resources, management

activities and any other curiosities we find along the

way. Please bring snowshoes and wear appropriate clothing

and footwear for being outdoors in winter, including extra

layers, food, and water, as well as binoculars if you have

them. You should also be able to walk one to two miles at a

relaxed pace while wearing snowshoes, if needed.

Participation is limited to the first 15 people who register

“Connecting to Nature Book Club” to Hold First Meeting

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, in cooperation

with the Vermont Land Ethic Partnership, is offering a

new “Connecting to Nature Book Club” to encourage discussion

about the many ways people who live in Vermont benefit

from and interact with Vermont’s bountiful natural

resources.

“Those of us who are fortunate to work with fish and wildlife

resources every day want to help connect people with

nature, and this is a great opportunity to get people with a

diversity of backgrounds and life experiences to start conversations

around inspiring books that focus on the intersection

of humans and nature,” said Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s

Education Manager Alison Thomas.

• • •

on Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s website at this link: https://

vtfishandwildlife.com/event/east-hill-wma-tour-and-winter-wildlife-tracking

The website also includes a map of the WMA.

East Hill Wildlife Management Area is one of 99 wildlife

management areas owned and managed by the Vermont Fish

and Wildlife Department for wildlife-based recreation such

as hunting, fishing and wildlife watching. These lands are

purchased and managed in part using funds from the U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service’s Wildlife Restoration Program,

using excise taxes on hunting and shooting equipment, as

well as through hunting and trapping licenses and donations

to the Vermont Habitat Stamp program.

The first book will be Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall

Kimmerer. There will be three meetings total, and the first

meeting is on Tuesday, March 24, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at

Zero Gravity Brewery, 716 Pine St, Burlington, VT 05401.

This event is free, but there are limited spaces. Register

at: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/157275, and

contact Alison.Thomas@vermont.gov with questions.

A land ethic shapes people’s decisions and actions in ways

that support the health of the land. The Vermont Land Ethic

Partnership is a network of multiple conservation organizations

working to foster and explore an appreciation of

nature, greater land stewardship and the development of a

land ethic among all of us who enjoy Vermont.

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State Game Warden Dustin Snyder inspects a duck blind on Lake

Champlain prior to the February 15 deadline for its removal. VT

F&W photo by Carl Wedin.

Waterfowl Blinds Must Be Removed

Waterfowl hunters who did not remove their hunting

blinds from the waters of the state earlier must do so before

February 15 on Lake Champlain or May 15 on inland waters

according to a reminder from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife

Department.

State law requires removal of the blinds before these deadlines

in order to protect natural areas and to prevent boating

accidents after the ice melts.

“Removal of the blinds and any posts that may be below

the surface of the ice is important because of the danger they

present when boaters are on the water in the spring,” said

State Game Warden Colonel Jason Batchelder.

Batchelder says wardens annually record names and

addresses of blind owners and will follow up with inspections.

VT Fish & Wildlife Urges

Us to Remember Nongame

Wildlife Tax Checkoff

Vermonters interested in

conserving wildlife should

donate to the Nongame

Wildlife Fund on their state

income tax form this year,

according to the Vermont

Fish and Wildlife

Department. The fund helps

protect some of Vermont’s

most threatened wildlife

such as bald eagles, lake sturgeon,

spruce grouse, and

Indiana bats.

Donations are leveraged

by matching federal grants,

• • •

Ospreys are now much more

common in Vermont thanks to

recovery efforts supported by

the Nongame Wildlife Fund.

VTF&W photo by Bill Crenshaw.

meaning that a $25 donation can help us secure up to another

$75 in federal funds for wildlife conservation in Vermont.

“The Nongame Checkoff donations, along with hunting,

fishing and trapping license revenue, have helped recovery

efforts for Vermont’s peregrine falcons, loons, ospreys, bald

eagles, American martens, Indiana and northern long-eared

bats, spiny softshell turtles, and other species,” said Director

of Wildlife Mark Scott.

Steve Parren and other fish and wildlife biologists manage

nongame wildlife projects for the Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Department. Their work is diverse and includes mammals,

birds, turtles, fish, frogs, bees, freshwater mussels, and

plants, as well as the habitats and natural communities they

need.

“The Nongame Wildlife Fund has helped some of our

great wildlife success stories in Vermont,” said Parren.

“Thanks to the generous donations of thousands of

Vermonters, we are restoring many of the iconic species of

our Green Mountain State.”

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sex, handicap, familial status or

national origin, or an intention, to make

any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

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advertising that indicates any preference,

limitation or discrimination based

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A further key impetus to limit warming to 1.5°C is that other tipping

points could be triggered at low levels of global warming. The

latest IPCC models projected a cluster of abrupt shifts7 between 1.5°C

and 2°C, several of which involve sea ice. This ice is already shrinking

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a 10–35% chance3 of becoming largely ice-free in summer.

Biosphere boundaries

Climate change and other human activities risk triggering biosphere

tipping points across a range of ecosystems and scales.

Ocean heatwaves have led to mass coral bleaching and to the loss

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staggering 99% of tropical corals are projected2 to be lost if global average

temperature rises by 2°C, owing to interactions between warming,

ocean acidification and pollution. This would represent a profound loss

of marine biodiversity and human livelihoods.

As well as undermining our life-support system, biosphere tipping

points can trigger abrupt carbon release back to the atmosphere. This

can amplify climate change and reduce remaining emission budgets.

Deforestation and climate change are destabilizing the Amazon —

the world’s largest rainforest, which is home to one in ten known species.

Estimates of where an Amazon tipping point could lie range from

40% deforestation to just 20% forest-cover loss8. About 17% has been

lost since 1970. The rate of deforestation varies with changes in policy.

Finding the tipping point requires models that include deforestation

and climate change as interacting drivers, and that incorporate fire and

climate feedbacks as interacting tipping mechanisms across scales.

With the Arctic warming at least twice as quickly as the global

average, the boreal forest in the subarctic is increasingly vulnerable.

Already, warming has triggered large-scale insect disturbances and

an increase in fires that have led to dieback of North American boreal

forests, potentially turning some regions from a carbon sink to a carbon

source9. Permafrost across the Arctic is beginning to irreversibly thaw

and release carbon dioxide and methane — a greenhouse gas that is

around 30 times more potent than CO2 over a 100-year period.

Researchers need to improve their understanding of these observed

changes in major ecosystems, as well as where future tipping points

might lie. Existing carbon stores and potential releases of CO2 and

methane need better quantification.

The world’s remaining emissions budget for a 50:50 chance of staying

within 1.5°C of warming is only about 500gigatonnes (Gt) of CO2.

Permafrost emissions could take an estimated 20% (100GtCO2) off this

budget10, and that’s without including methane from deep permafrost

or undersea hydrates. If forests are close to tipping points, Amazon

dieback could release another 90GtCO2 and boreal forests a further

110GtCO211. With global total CO2 emissions still at more than 40Gtper

year, the remaining budget could be all but erased already.

We argue that cascading effects might be common. Research last

year14 analyzed 30 types of regime shift spanning physical climate and

ecological systems, from collapse of the West Antarctic ice sheet to a

switch from rainforest to savanna. This indicated that exceeding tipping

points in one system can increase the risk of crossing them in others.

Such links were found for 45% of possible interactions14.

In our view, examples are starting to be observed. For example,

Arctic sea-ice loss is amplifying regional warming, and Arctic warming

and Greenland melting are driving an influx of fresh water into the

North Atlantic. This may have contributed to a 15% slowdown15

since the mid-twentieth century of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning

Circulation (AMOC), a key part of global heat and salt transport

by the ocean3. Rapid melting of the Greenland ice sheet and further

slowdown of the AMOC could destabilize the West African monsoon,

triggering drought in Africa’s Sahel region. A slowdown in the AMOC

could also dry the Amazon, disrupt the East Asian monsoon and

cause heat to build up in the Southern Ocean, which could accelerate

Antarctic ice loss.

The paleo-record shows global tipping, such as the entry into ice-age

cycles 2.6 million years ago and their switch in amplitude and frequency

around one million years ago, which models are only just capable of

simulating. Regional tipping occurred repeatedly within and at the end

of the last ice age, between 80,000 and 10,000 years ago (the Dansgaard–Oeschger

and Heinrich events). Although this is not directly

applicable to the present interglacial period, it highlights that the Earth

system has been unstable across multiple timescales before, under

relatively weak forcing caused by changes in Earth’s orbit. Now we are

strongly forcing the system, with atmospheric CO2 concentration and

global temperature increasing at rates that are an order of magnitude

higher than those during the most recent deglaciation.

Atmospheric CO2 is already at levels last seen around four million

years ago, in the Pliocene epoch. It is rapidly heading towards levels last

seen some 50 million years ago — in the Eocene — when temperatures

were up to 14°C higher than they were in pre-industrial times. It is challenging

for climate models to simulate such past ‘hothouse’ Earth states.

One possible explanation is that the models have been missing a key

tipping point: a cloud-resolving model published this year suggests that

the abrupt break-up of stratocumulus cloud above about 1,200 parts per

million of CO2 could have resulted in roughly 8°C of global warming12.

Some early results from the latest climate models — run for the

IPCC’s sixth assessment report, due in 2021 — indicate a much larger

climate sensitivity (defined as the temperature response to doubling

of atmospheric CO2) than in previous models. Many more results are

pending and further investigation is required, but to us, these preliminary

results hint that a global tipping point is possible.

To address these issues, we need models that capture a richer suite

of couplings and feedbacks in the Earth system, and we need more

data — present and past — and better ways to use them. Improving the

ability of models to capture known past abrupt climate changes and

‘hothouse’ climate states should increase confidence in their ability to

forecast these.

Some scientists counter that the possibility of global tipping remains

highly speculative. It is our position that, given its huge impact and irreversible

nature, any serious risk assessment must consider the evidence,

however limited our understanding might still be. To err on the side of

danger is not a responsible option.

If damaging tipping cascades can occur and a global tipping point

cannot be ruled out, then this is an existential threat to civilization. No

amount of economic cost–benefit analysis is going to help us. We need

to change our approach to the climate problem.

Act now……

In our view, the evidence from tipping points alone suggests that we

are in a state of planetary emergency: both the risk and urgency of the

situation are acute (see ‘Emergency: do the math’s’).

Emergency: Do the Math…

We define emergency (E) as the product of risk and urgency. Risk

(R) is defined by insurers as probability (p) multiplied by damage (D).

Urgency (U) is defined in emergency situations as reaction time to an

alert (τ) divided by the intervention time left to avoid a bad outcome

(T). Thus: E = R × U = p × D × τ / T

The situation is an emergency if both risk and urgency are high. If

reaction time is longer than the intervention time left (τ/T>1), we have

lost control.

We argue that the intervention time left to prevent tipping could

already have shrunk towards zero, whereas the reaction time to achieve

net zero emissions is 30 years at best. Hence we might already have lost

control of whether tipping happens. A saving grace is that the rate at

which damage accumulates from tipping — and hence the risk posed —

could still be under our control to some extent.

Vermont Weather Trends –

As I have been doing weather prediction for decades, numerical

prediction accuracy has fallen off, even though there is better technology

obtaining better analysis and obtaining better accurate prediction.

So what gives? As the oceans heat up differently than the land, and the

atmosphere. Odd feedbacks in the large scale weather features were

most likely to throw curve balls and make for a turbulent forecast. As

seen above the Arctic is warming twice to 3 times as fast as the lower 48

states. I believe this is continuing to affect prediction, where new feed

backs both positive and negative are not yet captured completely in the

climate modeling, but especially on mid to longer range times scales in

daily monthly weather forecasting.

That said, it would appear there was some predictability usefulness

still yet in these longer ranger guidance.

Per the latest Euro modeling the best we have for verification,

temperatures were most likely between mid-February and the end of

March to average near normal, while precipitation will average a slight

mix which overall suggest near normal.

What to make of this sensible weather is strictly guess work with

some usefulness model skill but taken with a grain of salt:

That said I would expect a few bigger storms such as snow storms

all pristine and increasingly more on the rare end than what we might

expect where bigger system can hit us in late February and first half of

March sometimes more fiercely than early or mid-winter, but probably

not this year.

I would expect more of the same with frequent oscillations which

will likely favor earlier normal sugaring numerous sap runs, and also

events that feature snow to mixed precipitation and eventually rain

more frequently than we experienced. But also smaller storm system

that produce mountains snowfall and occasionally valley mixes of snow

and rain. Overall, mountain areas likely to see decent snow accumulation,

but lesser amounts on valley floors a function rising and lowering

snow or freezing levels.

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PUMPERNICKEL

Sex: Male

Approx. Age: 1 year, 11 months

Breed Guesstimate: Mixed Breed,

Medium (up to 44 lbs fully grown)/

Mix

Size: Small (48 pounds)

Neutered: Yes

Pumpernickel is a very outgoing

and playful dog, who has had no

training in his short life. At this time,

he would do best in a children-free

home, with a human who wants to

have fun training, and stay really

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BOARDING

KENNEL

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991 Northfield Rd.

Roxbury, VT 05699

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TEDDY

Sex: Male

Approx. Age: 10 years, 8 months

Breed Guesstimate: Spaniel, American

Cocker

Size: Medium (35 pounds)

Neutered: Yes

Attention Cocker Spaniel Lovers!

This older gentleman is the sweetest,

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adores people. Teddy was surrendered

because his human was

unable to continue Teddy’s care. He

is currently on a few medications.

He seeks a home that is dog, cat,

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COAL

Sex: Male


Breed Guesstimate: Mixed Breed,

Medium (up to 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix


Neutered: Yes

Coal has the looks of a small black lab,

and the nose and voice of a beagle! He

previously lived with another dog and a

couple cats, but occasionally had some

disagreements with them. He has never

been around younger children, but has

been fine with kids 10 years old and

older. He will need to be on-leash, or in

a yard with supervision.

Route 2, East Montpelier

(802) 223-7171 1-800-244-7179

ELVIS

Sex: Male

Approx. Age: 4 years

Breed Guesstimate: Beagle/Mix


Neutered: Yes

Elvis is a sweet, friendly guy, and

has been happy to meet everyone.

Because he was a stray, we don’t

have information about his prior

life, so we don’t know how he feels

about cats or kids, but he’s done

well with everyone else. In fact, he’s

pretty insistent about getting lots of

pets from people! Elvis really wants

to be outside a good portion of the

day, even in the cold weather.

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DILLY

Sex: Female


Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix

Size: Large (12 pounds)

Spayed: Yes

Dilly is a quiet and shy girl who

would love a tranquil home of her

own. Dilly spent some time in a

foster home, where she was loving

and would come to be petted. She

does prefer to come to her people

on her own, and when she does she

is quite affectionate. Dilly is OK with

most cats and got along with the

low-key dog in her foster home.

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Montpelier, VT

229-9187

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CINDY

Sex: Female



Size: Small (16 pounds)

Spayed: Yes

Originally from Maryland but due to

my owner passing away, I’m here

waiting for my next walk of life.

Since I’m so shy, a home free of

children and rambunctious dogs

would be preferred. I do need an

owner that is willing and able to

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me keep weight off.

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LOKI

Sex: Female




Spayed: Yes

Status: Available

Hello! I’m new to CVHS and I’m

enjoying the hospitality. I came

to CVHS with a few of my feline

companions, after our human mom

passed away. We are adjusting at

our own individual pace as our

world has changed a lot recently.

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EASTER

Sex: Female



Size: Large (15 pounds)

Spayed: Yes

Easter is an outgoing cat who

knows what she likes. Snacks,

exploring her surroundings and

lounging around. Easter needs a

home that understands she prefers

not to be picked up, and a home that

can help her manage her weight.

She seems to be fine with feline

companions.

Waterbury-Stowe Rd. Waterbury, VT 244-1116

46 N. Main Street, Barre 802-479-0671

BREE

Sex: Female

Approx. Age: 1 year, 2 months


Size: Medium

Spayed: Yes

Bree is a shy cat and prefers to

hide, but don’t let that fool you!

Once you bond with her she will

seek your approval and find that

soft space in you heart to burrow in.

She likes dark spaces and getting

inside things, but once you go to

find her she will purr and accept

chin scratches. She would consider

a quiet home with older kids and

another quiet cat.

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BURKE

Sex: Male




Neutered: Yes

Looking for a handsome fellow to

complete your family? Burke is an

outgoing guy who seeks a home to

keep him busy. Burke doesn’t seem

to mind his feline companions, humans

of all ages and we think with

proper-slow introduction he could

do fine with a cat-savvy canine.

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BAGHEERA

Sex: Male

Approx. Age: 3 years, 1 month



Neutered: Yes

Bagheera came to CVHS when my

owner was no longer able to care

for me and my feline companion. I

am a very affectionate young man,

and love to have my cheeks rubbed.

I enjoy sharing my thoughts with

you while you work around the

house. One of my favorite things

to do is watch the world through

the window. I need to be in a dog

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BOO

Sex: Female




Spayed: Yes

Boo is a special cat who needs a

special person(s), who loves cats

and has the patience to give Boo a

loving forever home Boo is basically

a typical cat who is friendly yet likes

her alone time, skittish at times yet

sociable with people and also a little

feisty. There are no litter box issues.

Boo would do well in a quiet home as

the only pet.



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SKEETER

Sex: Male


Breed: Domestic Longhair/Mix


Neutered: Yes

Status: Available

I’m new to CVHS and I’m enjoying

the hospitality. I came to CVHS with

a few of my feline companions, after

our human mom passed away. We

are adjusting at our own individual

pace as our world has changed a lot

recently. Almost all of us are up for

adoption, though Skeeter, Earl Grey,

Squirt, and Loki are pending cat

dentals to get them a good bill of

health before final adoption.

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SQUIRT

Sex: Male



Size: Medium

Neutered: Yes

Status: Available

Hello! I’m new to CVHS and I’m

enjoying the hospitality. I came

to CVHS with a few of my feline


passed away. We are adjusting at

our own individual pace as our


Squirt is pending cat dentals to get

a good bill of health before final

adoption.

Vermont Mountaineers

802-223-5224

www.thevermontmountaineers.com

JACK

Sex: Male



Size: Medium

Neutered: Yes

Status: Available

I came to CVHS with a few of my feline


passed away. We are adjusting at our

own individual pace as our world has

changed a lot recently. Almost all of us

are up for adoption, though Skeeter,

Earl Grey, Squirt, and Loki are pending

cat dentals to get them a good bill of

health before final adoption.

Farm & Yard

19 Barre Street, Montpelier

229-0567

Monday-Friday 8-6

Saturday 8-5, Sunday 10-2

www.guysfarmandyard.com

CHE

Sex: Female




Spayed: Yes

Status: Available

I came to CVHS with a few of my

feline companions, after our human

mom passed away. We are adjusting

at our own individual pace as our


Che is a thyroid kitty who is waiting

for bloodwork before being available

for adoption.

802-223-5757

1 mile north of E. Montpelier Village

on Rt. 14 (follow signs)

ASHE

Sex: Male



Size: Medium

Neutered: Yes

Status: Available

Hello my name is Ashe, I came to

CVHS when my owner was no longer

able to care for me. I am young

man that loves to see what you are

doing, and love on you when your

relaxing watching the news. Do you

have a window that I could catch

some sunshine in?

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COTTON

Sex: Female


Breed: Rabbit/Rabbit

Size: Large

Spayed: Yes

Status: Available

Lots of Bunnies available for loving

homes!



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