Home, Building and Real Estate supplement. Section C Terry Nye resigns from Barton Selectmen. 2 the Chronicle THE WEEKLY JOURNAL OF ORLEANS COUNTY VOLUME 42, NUMBER 16 THREE SECTIONS, 68 PAGES APRIL 22, 2015 A good sneeze for a good cause Parker Pie Wings closes due to water, sewer delays by Joseph Gresser COVENTRY — While the Newport State Airport is on the path to a new name and a longer runway, it may be losing one of its jewels, Parker Pie Wings. Cavan Meese, who owns the restaurant and bar as well as the original Parker Pie in West Glover with Ben Trevits, told a meeting of pilots on Thursday, April 16, that the business cannot continue in its present form and will close immediately for renovations. As of Monday, Mr. Meese’s prediction had been realized. A sign on the front door said, “Closed for renovations see you in the summer.” What form Wings will take when it reopens hasn’t yet been decided, Mr. Meese told the pilots. The comedy stylings of Lake Region Union High School science teacher Laurie Carr include her impersonation of Donald Duck sneezing. Like the rest of her act at the school’s talent show last week, her imitation of the world famous drake was greeted with enthusiastic laughter. The show was a benefit for the senior class trip. For a story and more photos, please see page twenty. Photos by Joseph Gresser Border businesses leery of Canadian dollar by Nathalie Gagnon-Joseph The value of the Canadian dollar has declined sharply in the past year, giving businesses on the border a decision to make. As of Tuesday, a Canadian dollar was worth 81 U.S. cents, according to Google Finance. For a long time, many local businesses accommodated Canadian visitors by accepting their dollar at par. But they’re finding that’s no longer an option. “We operate on a very small margin,” said Steve Breault, owner of Newport Natural Market and Café. “If we take it, and we lose 30 percent on the dollar, it just becomes impossible.” He monitors the exchange rate every day and puts up a sign saying whether the store can take the Canadian dollar at par, or not. His business never got to the point where it lost money because he quickly changed his policy as the Canadian dollar dropped. This isn’t the first time Mr. Breault has been in this situation. “We considered it before, but it never got as drastic as it has been recently,” he said. Canadian travelers are very aware of the problem, he said. Many of them use credit cards, or pay in American money. Mr. Breault isn’t worried about business, though. (Continued on page twenty-two.) ONE DOLLAR The state owns the former hangar that houses Parker Pie Wings and has been reasonable about working with the restaurateurs on the rent, Mr. Meese said. But Guy Rouelle, Aviation Program Administrator for the Vermont Agency of Transportation, promised water and sewer services that have yet to materialize, he said. As a result, the restaurant has never been able to operate at the capacity it was designed to handle, Mr. Meese said. The state plans to build a pair of mound-type septic systems to handle waste from the airport, Mr. Meese said, but the scheduled date of completion — fall of 2015 at the earliest — is too late. Four charged in East Main General Store burglary by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — A man who lives above the East Main General Store here heard odd banging noises downstairs in the early morning hours of April 10. After 20 minutes, he slipped downstairs and peeped in the front window of the store. When he saw two men trying to pry open an automatic teller machine, he called the cops. That set in motion the events that resulted in the arrest of four men in connection with the burglary, said Newport Police Sergeant Charles Moulton. All four appeared before Judge (Continued on page twenty-three.) Timothy Tomasi in the Criminal Division of Orleans County Superior Court Tuesday and pled innocent to all charges. Herbert B. Jacobs, 63, of North Troy pled innocent to burglary, possession of burglary tools, and unlawful mischief and was released on a $5,000 unsecured appearance bond. John J. Libbey, 42, of Newport also pled innocent to burglary, possession of burglary tools, and unlawful mischief, but Judge Tomasi ordered that he be held without bail. (Continued on page twenty-five.) Barton Village Trustees Office manager, meter reader jobs cut by Nathalie Gagnon-Joseph BARTON — Following a lengthy executive session last week, the Barton Village Trustees decided to eliminate both the village office manager and meter reader positions. The decision to lay off meter reader Gary Sicard is “due to significant financial constraints facing the Barton Electric Department,” Chairman Ryan Longe said in an e-mail. “Revenues are not meeting expenses.” The trustees appointed Lucie Gaboriault, the village’s office manager, to the job of second clerk, which was vacated in March when Sharon Bickford retired, Mr. Longe said. Ms. Gaboriault will keep her elected positions of village clerk and treasurer. There will no longer be an office manager in the village office, according to Mr. Longe’s e-mail. (Continued on page fourteen.) Page Two the Chronicle, April 22, 2015 Barton Selectman Nye resigns Index the Chronicle Engagement ........................................................10B Kingdom Calendar .......................................12B-17B Letters to the Editor.............................................4-6 Obituaries ........................................................4B-7B Perimeter ..............................................................3B Ruminations ..........................................................2B Advertising Sections Auctions & Real Estate................10B-11B, Section C Auto ..................................................................28-32 Building Trades.............................................14C-15C Classified Ads ...............................................18B-19B Hair ........................................................................24 Jobs...................................................................26-27 Pets ........................................................................25 Restaurants & Entertainment ......................13B-15B BARTON — Terry Nye, who has been a Barton selectman for the past two years, resigned at Monday night’s select board meeting by letter. “The resignation was accepted with regrets,” the draft minutes say. “I did not think he was going to resign,” select board Chairman Bob Croteau said in a phone interview on Tuesday. “This is a lot of pressure. We’ve got a lot of issues going on in the town. I don’t want to read more into it than that.” Mr. Nye’s term would have expired this year, Mr. Croteau said. The board moved to send Mr. Nye a letter thanking him for his service. Now the remaining select board members, Mr. Croteau and Mike Pion, must decide what to do to fill the vacant seat. They could either hold a special town meeting so residents can vote for the new selectman, or they could appoint someone, Mr. Croteau said. “If we can find someone rather than spend the time and expense of having a special town meeting, it would probably be a good way of achieving it,” he said. “If someone’s interested, they can let us know. We certainly can interview people.” Mr. Croteau expects to discuss the options at the next board meeting on May 4. “Right now I have nothing to say,” Mr. Nye said when asked why he resigned in a phone interview on Tuesday morning. contact Nathalie Gagnon-Joseph at [email protected] Beware of student loan scams Cindy Sanville, Broker/Realtor Jack Associates Serving the Northeast Kingdom Morrisville, VT Serving the Northeast Kingdom of VT 802-754-8457 Home 802-673-8102 Cell [email protected] www.c21jack.com CURRIER’S QUALITY MARKET BOTTLE 2984 Glover St., Glover, VT 05839 802-525-8822 REDEMPTION 7 DAYS A WEEK! Fast and easy forgiveness of your student loans! Sound too good to be true? That’s because it is. Watch out for scams that entice student loan holders by promising to erase their debt. How the scam works: You get an e-mail or spot a post on social media that claims a company can erase student loan debt. 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The commission has approximately $4.5-million in federal funding to award to projects in five northern counties in Vermont. Eligible projects in Essex, Caledonia, Franklin, Orleans and Lamoille counties can apply for funding through NBRC. The NBRC was established by Congress in the 2008 Farm Bill and was recently reauthorized in the 2014 Farm Bill. The program provides funding for development in economically distressed northern border counties in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and New York. Senator Patrick Leahy, as the senior-most member of the Senate’s Agriculture and Appropriations committees, played a pivotal role in renewing the Commission in the 2014 Farm Bill and dramatically increasing its funding. Representative Peter Welch led a parallel reauthorization and funding effort in the House. In a joint statement, Senators Leahy and Bernie Sanders and Representative Welch said: “NRBC is a successful program that continues to deliver results for Northern Vermont. These additional funds will spur real development by improving infrastructure, providing workforce training and assisting small businesses. We are encouraged that this public private partnership will continue to create jobs and improve the economy of the region.” The NBRC has awarded 50 grants amounting to more than $9.2-million since it was created in 2008. The projects are estimated to have saved or created nearly 5,000 jobs by leveraging federal funds with other public or private investment. Eligible projects include those that develop regional infrastructure, support job creation and economic development, promote sustainable land use or develop renewable energy sources. Those interested in pursuing funding opportunities can contact the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development at (802) 828-5236. — from Senator Leahy’s office. Jay Peak still open Page Three This view from Newport shows that while it may be spring everywhere else in Vermont, Jay Peak is doing its best to hang onto winter. With a total snowfall of 358 inches, about 70 percent of the Jay Peak Resort’s terrain remains open to skiers, said JJ Toland, Jay’s director of communications Tuesday. Skiers can hit the slopes every day until Sunday, April 26. After that the lifts will run again for the last time this season on the weekend of May 2 and 3. Photo by Katherine White Obie-winning satire to play Lyndon State College Kingdom County Productions will present the exclusive New England performance of Ethan Lipton and His Orchestra performing Lipton’s Obie Awardwinning show, No Place To Go. Showtime is at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at the Alexander Twilight Theater, Lyndon State College. Tickets are now on sale at Catamount Arts, or by calling (888) 757-5559 (toll-free). Online sales are available at KingdomCounty.org. No Place to Go was called “one of the ten most galvanizing moments on stage in 2014,” by lead New York Times theater critic Ben Brantley. The show combines satirical theater and music to conjure a humorous look into the near future when playwright and composer Mr. Lipton is told that the company where he’s worked for the past ten years is moving to another planet. The problem is: Mr. Lipton doesn’t want to go. Part love letter to his coworkers, part query to the universe, part protest to his company and country, No Place to Go delivers a hilarious, irreverent, and personal musical ode to the unemployed. Directed by Leigh Silverman, this acclaimed production is a Woody Guthrie-meets-Woody Allen chronicle of the last weeks of its hero’s “permanent part-time” job as his company moves to a place very far away: Mars. As a playwright, Ethan Lipton’s work has been seen and heard in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Seattle, Edinburgh, and Berne. He has received playwriting grants from the New York Foundation for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as commissions from Playwrights Horizons, Clubbed Thumb and True Love. He has received an Obie Award and a Drama-Logue Award, been an O’Neill Conference finalist and a resident playwright at New York Stage and Film. As a performer, he has backed up Laurie Anderson on The Late Show with David Letterman, and he originated the role of Klipspringer in the Elevator Repair Service production on Gatz. Ethan Lipton and His Orchestra has been a band since 2005 and has released five albums and been named the city’s “Best Lounge Act” by New York Magazine. In 2012, the band won an Obie for No Place to Go, which was produced by the Public Theater at Joe’s Pub. The show earned rave reviewes. Ethan Lipton and His Orchestra will be produced and presented by Kingdom County Productions (KCP). For information, contact series producer Jay Craven at [email protected]. — from Kingdom County Productions. Good at Lyndonville Hardware, J.B. Colton, and St. Jay Hardware J.B. Colton Main Street, Orleans, VT • Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-3 p.m., closed Sun. We sell kerosene • 802-754-6600 Lyndonville Hardware • SERVICE • SELECTION • VALUE Broad Street, Route 5, Lyndonville, VT • Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. UPS Shipping Center • We sell propane • 802-626-5461 Page Four the Chronicle, April 22, 2015 Letter to the editor Barton Village residents need to step up and question trustees To Barton Village residents: I was born and brought up here in Barton, and I graduated out of Barton Academy. Barton is a small village and becoming smaller all the time. It is a peaceful and pleasant place to live. At this point in time I’m beginning to wonder about living here anymore. It is very depressing to see all of the empty buildings where there used to be a business and no one moving in and starting a new business. If you have a history book of Barton just skim through it and see all the businesses that Barton had. I know one of the biggest reasons for no one coming into Barton Village and that’s the water/sewer rates. I personally don’t know how to solve, or figure out a solution to help lower the rates. For years this discussion was brought up at Village Meeting, and we have been told they (trustees) would work on this problem. Residents have suggested looking for a place that a well could be used, or taking back the water/sewer plants ourselves with our own employees. I don’t believe any one of the trustees got back to the residents at the next Village Meeting with any answers. I don’t know how much more they can go up and people can pay their bills. Seeing as we have a new board of trustees, maybe they can look into the water/sewer problem. I do know that a couple of trustees decided it was in the best interest of the village to get rid of the supervisor’s position, so they did not sign the supervisor’s contract. I guess they figured that his pay and benefits were going to save a considerable amount of money for the village. It is so easy to put the blame for things on the the Chronicle © copyright, 2015 Volume 42, Number 16 April 22, 2015 Published weekly, except for the last week in December, by the Chronicle, Inc. the Chronicle (014-590) Publishing office: 133 Water Street Barton, VT 05822 Telephone: (802) 525-3531 Fax: (802) 525-3200 Please call the office during business hours. Website: www.bartonchronicle.com E-mail addresses: • Editorial department — [email protected] • Advertising department — [email protected] • Circulation department — [email protected] Periodicals postage paid at Barton, VT, and additional mailing offices, including North Haverhill, NH. Postmaster—Send address changes to: P.O. 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I have a few things to say about this and I might be all wrong, but this is how I feel as a former employee. 1. Lucie was under the impression that the village supervisor was her boss. She did bring to the meetings balances for each department and also mentioned to him there was no money for whatever he wanted paid. 2. At the trustee meetings, how come they didn’t put a stop to the spending, knowing there was no money? 3. There are warrants for each department made to show what was being paid and how much. I know for a fact when the trustees came in to go over these warrants before the checks were mailed they did not take the proper time to go over each and every item being paid. They would come in and sit down and put their initials beside each item and leave. No one was there long enough to go over these and ask questions about them. This is where I feel a lot of things could and should have been questioned, but weren’t. 4. I want people to know that there is no one who was more dedicated to her job than Lucie. She went over and beyond for this village. Her job was on salary, and each and every week she worked 50, 60 and more hours for them. She was there weekends and late at night. Don’t just take my word for this. Many people saw her car parked out there all the time. When she accepted that position, there was a short period of time spent training. Not everything could have possibly been brought up and gone over. 5. I think people need to ask the trustees how much money is being spent for the interim manager and the auditor. How can an auditor sit in and do the office manager’s job? That is not the work an auditor does. Please step up and ask questions to the trustees and Sandy Miller, as this is your village office and employees. These employees have worked to the best of their ability and given all to this village. It is too bad they have to hire people from another county and state to tell the trustees how to run our village. Now they have decided to “lay off” the meter reader after working there 30 years or close to it. How can they get rid of a meter reader job now, but may reopen the position? There is always going to be a meter reader as long as we have electricity. Other staff will now read meters. Okay, take away a lineman to read meters when that electric department is already short on help. How can they get their work done and on time? Vacations sometimes make the department short, but now instead of one person gone there will be two gone from that department. When customers start complaining that jobs are not getting done I hope they direct these calls to the trustees. The electric department has a quarterly report that has to be done to the Department of Public Service (DPS). On this report they have to put down number of jobs requested, whether they were completed on time and if not, how many aren’t done. This can create possible fines and problems with DPS. Is Sandy Miller trying to get rid of Barton Electric? I think if we all look between the lines we will see this is what he and the trustees are trying to do. Could it be that he is trying to get Orleans Electric to buy it as it seems he spends a lot of time with John Morley? Okay. I have let out a lot of my frustrations but please ask questions as to where Barton Village is headed, as this is your electric company. Sharon Bickford Barton The Barton Trustees are: Nathan Sicard, Ryan Longe, and Justin Barton-Caplin. Chronicle office hours April 14-April 20, 2015 We are open for business: Monday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, closed. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come by our office located on Water Street in Barton or phone us at (802) 525-3531. 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Opinions and letters are the opinion of the author. the Chronicle, April 22, 2015 Page Five Letters to the editor Green Up Day and free ice cream To all Barton Town residents (Barton and Orleans villages and surrounding areas): Green Up Day is Saturday, May 2, (it is always the first Saturday in May.) It is a day where Vermonters go out and clean up roadside trash, preferably with free, green garbage bags (pick-up at the Barton Town Clerk’s office or Colton’s in Orleans.) Household or yard trash, electronics, furniture, or hazardous waste are not allowed. There are a few changes this year. You can leave your bags alongside of any town road or, like last year, bring them to the Barton Town In honor of Earth Day, hug a tree Dear editor, While I had hoped we would have some special Earth Day activities in Barton and Glover this year, including the hydro feasibility report and some hydro experiments and demonstrations for students, these are only delayed. Still coming. After spring vacation, look for these, probably with the help of Glover and Barton libraries, schools, Lyndon State College, the Barton Senior Center and NorthWoods Stewardship Center. In the meantime, I invite neighbors to celebrate Earth Day by watching a video of a recent talk by Dr. Vandana Shiva that I was fortunate to attend at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. garage on Route 5 between Barton and Orleans next to recycling on the May Farm Road. We will be there serving free ice cream! Hopefully, this will expand in future years to a much larger community cookout like the Lyons used to do when they were coordinators. Shirley and Melvin did it for 14 years and this year’s Barton Town annual report was dedicated to them, as well as to Bill May and Romeo Vezina. Also, we will take any old tires up to 20 inches for a $2 charge for each. If you want to separate five-cent deposit bottles and cans, we will see that the Scouts get them. Metal can go to the dumpster at recycling next door up until noon. We will take it after that at the town garage. We will be there on Saturday, May 2, only from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Assigning people to specific roads prevents doubling up, so please call us (75 people are already committed). Now that the snow is gone, our roads look unbelievably trashy. But imagine what they would look like if there was no Green Up Day over the last 45 years. Please help! Thanks! Oz and Judy Henchel Barton It’s Monday as I write this and I just heard on VPR/BBC at 9:55 a.m., a clip on “golden rice,” which included an interview with Ms. Shiva. Thanks to YouTube, you can see and listen to Ms. Shiva’s powerful message. The professor introducing her commented that Ms. Shiva has been identified as one of the four most influential women in the world today! This can be seen by Googling “Vandana Shiva Eckerd College Youtube,”or by using this URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3Pjq8YLufY (there is another one of the same event from a different camera angle). I will loan Dr. Shiva’s book Earth Democracy, Justice Sustainability, and Peace to the Barton library until we get a new copy for both Glover and Barton libraries. She spoke fondly of Vermont when I spoke to her after her speech, saying that she had been in Vermont to assist the work on passing GMO (genetically modified organisms) legislation, which she considers an important model and courageous piece of Vermont legislation. She’s a “tree hugger” so in her honor and in honor of the Green Mountains and in honor of Earth Day, please watch and go hug a tree! Adrien and Ed Helm Barton Lucille Margaret McCandless Ella J. Rexford Death notices Brendan P. 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Make it illegal under state law for people convicted of violent felonies to possess a gun. This is already illegal under federal law, and this would make Vermont the final state to adopt a parallel law to allow state’s attorneys to charge it as a crime. 2.) It would require that anyone who has been adjudicated mentally ill be reported to the federal background check database. This should not be confused with just anyone who has sought help for a mental illness. This would only be in cases where someone who has been found not guilty by reason of insanity, incompetent to stand trial, or has been adjudicated by a judge to be a danger to themselves or others. 3.) The bill would also create a process by which those who have been adjudicated mentally ill at one point in their life be able to apply to get their gun rights restored. The issues around mental health were intensely personal for me based on the fact that about ten years ago my brother was diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic. During one point in his illness, I signed the paperwork myself to have him involuntarily committed, and yet he was able to purchase a handgun and eventually used it to commit suicide. I certainly never intended to be a spokesperson for this bill, but telling my brother’s story last week on the House floor did bring a fair amount of media attention. I am sure there are some who believe that voting for any gun legislation is an erosion of the Second Amendment, but for me I saw this as legislation that could have potentially saved my brother’s life. After the changes to the bill that were made in the House, even the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs (Vermont Chapter of the NRA) removed their opposition and remained neutral on the legislation. I voted yes; my conscience would let me vote no other way. Sincerely, Representative Sam Young Glover Solution, tips and computer program at www.sudoku.com It’s important to be aware of the need for organ donation Greetings: April is Donate Life Month. This subject is near and dear to my family’s heart because my husband was in need of a kidney transplant for seven years, and active on the Vermont transplant recipient list for the past four years. I am happy to say that he received “the call” on Wednesday, April 1, that a kidney had been found for him! He had the surgery and is now resting comfortably at home and doing well. We can’t tell you how important it is for All horizontal rows of nine, all vertical columns of nine, and all the heavily outlined boxes of nine squares must contain all the numbers from one to nine. people to be more aware of organ donation and how it works. It’s no longer enough to place a sticker on your driver’s license, because a potential donor’s surviving relatives can override that election. There is a website that anyone can access and be placed on the perspective donor list at donatelifenewengland.org. Without the generosity of our donor signing up, my husband would still be waiting. Thanks for reading! Kimberly Campbell Orleans WALT’S SALES & SERVICE The answer is on page 2B. April Vacation story time at The Galaxy Bring the kids to The Galaxy Bookshop on Friday, April 24, at 10:30 a.m. for a special spring story time. There will be readings from several seasonal picture books, followed by a simple activity relating to the stories. The stories and activity will be geared toward children ages three through seven, but all ages are welcome. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 472-5533, or visit galaxybookshop.com for a full schedule of events and convenient online shopping. The Galaxy Bookshop is located at 41 South Main Street in Hardwick. — from The Galaxy Bookshop. United Christian Academy ROUTE 5, DERBY LINE ROAD DERBY, VT 766-5583 www.waltssalesandservicevt.com Invites You to Meet Our School Family Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Join a class while in session, tour the school, and schedule a time for an Educational Success Consultation with our Head of School. Please call 802-334-3112 to inquire or register. “Academic Excellence, Biblical Values, and Christian Unity” United Christian Academy, 65 School Street, Newport, Vermont POTTERY • LAMPS • ART GLASS • GOLD JEWELRY • DIAMONDS • 7-DAY SALE! JEWELERS SILVER JEWELRY 17 Eastern Avenue Downtown St. Johnsbury 802-748-2933 • BOUTIQUE • GALLERY 1972–2015 43rd ANNIVERSARY SALE 25% OFF STOREWIDE * YES!! Sale items included! Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday • Saturday • Monday April 27, 28, 29, 30 & May 1, 2 & 4 *Some exclusions apply. 158 Main St., Newport, VT • 802-334-2322 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. Hours: Thurs. & Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10:30-3, Mon. 10-5. Closed Tues. & Wed. • Why wait for the mail? ESTATE JEWELRY • ORIENTAL RUGS BUYING GOLD & SILVER ALL WEEKEND Children’s Books & Pastimes An online subscription is only $28 per year and the newest issue is available every Wednesday morning. • WOMEN’ S CLOTHING • ACCESSORIES • HANDBAGS • CARDS • www.bartonchronicle.com the Chronicle, April 22, 2015 Nick Burdick, longtime county writer, dies Nick Burdick, who died on Sunday, was closely involved with the Chronicle for many years, both as a writer and an advertising salesman. Nick had a strong sense of community, and of the citizen’s duty to make a contribution to his community. The Chronicle was just one of several ways Nick found to express that sense of responsibility. For years after he left his job at the paper, he continued to contribute articles. Most of them were tributes to people who had recently died; people Nick knew and admired for Page Seven the roles they played in the place he so clearly loved. — C.B. We expect a full obituary to run next week. Below is a column that Nick wrote in 2001. Kingdom Column Deer season — Vermont’s only two-week holiday by Nick Burdick Daylight, Saturday, November 10, time stops and this county leads the state in Vermont’s only twoweek holiday — DEER SEASON! Hunters, men, women, and children, all take to the woods in search of that elusive whitetail beast we call a deer. Certain preparations must be made for this hallowed event, all prior to the magical opening day. First, the boss has to be told that you won’t be around, for any reason, for the weekend. And, if you happen to get lucky late Sunday afternoon, or if you wound one and have to track it, you won’t be around on Monday — and maybe Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday…. The roof at deer camp has already been checked, and any loose tin has been renailed to make sure it won’t leak while you are there. Firewood has been cut, split, and stacked on the front porch. And the stove has been carefully cleaned and prepared for the entire season. Of course, the windows have all been washed just in case one runs by during the card game. Last season was not a good year for you, as you lost your rifle in a poker game, so you must trek off to the store to buy a new one. And the gun store has just what you are looking for. The rifle, scope, sling, swivels, and a couple of boxes of shells are only $600. And, the little lady won’t know until after the season, when the Visa charges arrive in the mailbox. Thanks to Christmas last year, you have new hunting pants to replace the ones you ruined sliding down the hill last season, but you do have to buy new boots. Luckily, Walmart had a sale, so those only cost $50. And new wool socks were only $8. It was only $325 for the four new tires for the truck, and then they serviced it, fixed a couple of lights, gassed it up, and washed the windows — a total of $400. Finally, it’s Friday afternoon, time to head for camp. The sleeping bag, clothes, two decks of new cards, and other much needed equipment are all packed in the truck. And we’re off. Oh yeah, got to stop off for the groceries. Now, where is that list? Yup, right here. Let’s see, beer, bacon and eggs and toast, beer, beef stew, apple pie, beer, chips and dips, steak and potatoes, beer. Veggies? Well okay, but not many. Cookies, milk, orange juice, beer. There, all set and only $110.50. Two weeks later, Sunday afternoon, 4 p.m., cold, tired, beat. Boss ready to fire you, wife wants a divorce, family can’t remember what you look like, gas credit card stretched to the limit, missed Thanksgiving altogether. Haven’t even seen a deer all season. Time is running out fast. Suddenly, there is a cracking of branches. Two deer just 200 yards away. Both doe. Oh God, the one in the back has horns! Bang! Down he goes, with just one shot. A beautiful spike horn, weighing in at 110 pounds. Success, with an hour to spare. There will be about 60 pounds of meat when he is cut and wrapped and frozen. And it will only cost $50 for the job to be completed. Oh, that steak smells so good cooking on the stove! It has been a good season. Let’s recap here. Total cost of season, $1,338.50. Boss mad, wife mad, children confused. But, we have 60 pounds of fresh deer meat in the freezer. Do the math: $1,338.50 divided by 60 pounds equals only $22.31 per pound!. Not bad. Seriously now, have fun this season and enjoy the woods. But, most of all, come home at the end of the season, safe and sound. Remember, the markets have plenty of meat you can buy each week, and there will be another deer season next year Free brook trout fry available The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Conservation Group will again be providing brook trout fry for stocking from its hatchery in Morgan. Fry are provided free to the public, for stocking only in beaver ponds in the Northeast Kingdom — the Fish and Wildlife Department’s District 5. All stocked beaver ponds must be accessible to the public. No private ponds, no fish to New Hampshire or Canada. The stocking operation will begin on Saturday, May 2, from 7 to 9 a.m. It will continue on Sunday and every weekend, at the same time, until all the fish are gone. Those who want to pick up fish during the week, please call first to set up a time. Call Pete Engels at 723-5950, or George Thompson at 723-6631. Fish are carefully packed in plastic bags with water charged with oxygen. Bring a cooler and ice to keep the fish cold. The hatchery is located on the Elliott Acres Road off Route 111 in Morgan. — from Peter Engels. STONEGLASS JEWELRY DESIGNS 2675 Glover Street, Glover, VT 05839 • [email protected] Susan L. McKay, Jewelry Maker & Designer 802-525-9126 NEW STERLING RINGS & NECKLACES! E V A S DS E R D N HU S OF L SIZE L A N O ES! 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While the bicycle system would be supervised by Newport Recreation Director Andrew Cappello, the $42,000 needed for the first year of operation would be raised privately, he said. The money will pay for the bikes, a supervisor’s salary, a bicycle maintenance program, and GPS tracking of the bicycles, Mr. Rea said. Painting the bikes yellow makes them easy to identify, he said. The color may discourage theft, he added. The free program will make the city more inviting to residents and visitors, Mr. Rea said. While the city would not be asked to put up any money, Mr. Rea said the organizers want city approval before going forward with the plan. Mayor Paul Monette said he likes the idea, but worries about liability. If someone is sued, he said, the city is going to be viewed as the entity with deep pockets. Mr. Rea said he spoke with the city’s insurance carrier and was told it wouldn’t raise Newport’s rates at all to add the free bike program to its policy. That did not please Mr. Monette, who said he wants the organization that owns the bikes to purchase its own policy. He said he wants riders to be required to wear helmets. Mr. Johansen said Mr. Rea misunderstands the insurance business. Premiums, he said, are the least of it. While they may be low, a single claim by a bicyclist could raise them enormously or make insurance unavailable at any price, he said. He then expressed incredulity at the idea of providing free bicycles to anyone, especially when he is starting up a bicycle rental business. Mr. Johansen was particularly incensed that NCRC would think of sponsoring competition to a business in the city. If people don’t pay for something they don’t value it, Mr. Johansen said. “Why does it have to be free?” he asked. “We live in an area where there is not enough money,” Mr. Rea said. “People don’t ride because they can’t afford to.” “So they don’t ride. What is this, free?” Mr. Johansen responded. Alderman John Wilson said he is concerned the bikes will tie up traffic, bike racks will clutter the city’s sidewalks, and riders will present a danger to pedestrians. At Alderman Stephen Vincent’s suggestion, Mr. Rea and Ms. Leithead were asked to return on May 4 with a map of where racks will be located and a clearer plan for how to handle liability. Next up was Mary Pat Golding of Denise Sullivan, CPA, LLC Thank you for your business this tax season! to serving I look forward you next year. 802-535-8035 P.O. Box 4154 [email protected] To our clients who loyally come back year after year. We will be taking a short break, but will be back to our off-season hours beginning May 1. Look to us for your expanded business and personal needs. PAT HUNT, INC. Hunt’s Tax Service 375 East Main St. • Newport, Vermont (802) 334-8322 the Memphremagog Watershed Association who brought drawings of rain gardens her organization hopes to plant along the Clyde River on either side of the Vermont’s North Country Chamber of Commerce building. The gardens will stabilize the riverbank and help keep excess water from making the parking area serving the Newport Farmerss Market a mud hole. They will also help keep the Clyde River clean, Ms. Golding said. That’s something important both to the city and the state, she said. Rain gardens have a depression at their center to collect rain and melted snow. Plants with deep root systems act to filter out pollutants, improve drainage, and slow down the flow of water, according to a plan Ms. Golding provided to the aldermen. The aldermen also looked with favor on a request from Momo and Jordan Antonucci who asked to lease the parking area on the eastern side of the Veterans Memorial Long Bridge as a place to set up their food truck. Ms. Antonucci, her husband said, makes excellent ramen, which the couple sells at their mobile business called Miso Happy. The couple usually travels to farmers’ markets around the state selling noodle salads. In May and June, though, they want to stay put and do business in Newport. The city gave its blessing in exchange for 5 percent of their take. The aldermen also gave their nod to a proposal to move a post and beam cabin built by students of North Country Union High School and the North Country Career Center to a section of woods at Prouty Beach Park. The cabin, a replica of the one in which Henry David Thoreau spent a year at Walden Pond, will be used as a classroom for the school and for day camps at the park, Mr. Cappello said. It was built on skids and can be moved as needed, he told council members. Thank you to all our customers! We enjoyed serving you and look forward to seeing you next year! St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 Longtime Newport alderman and former Mayor Richard Baraw admires the plaque presented to him by Mayor Paul Monette (right) at Monday’s city council meeting. Mr. Baraw chose not to run for another term this March. Photo by Joseph Gresser Online 28 Subscriptions $ are only The staff of H&R Block, Newport Franchise (from left to right): Janelle Green, Rita Lamoureux, Cindy McGreevey, Francis Lamoureux, Judy Graves, Gary Slawson, Julie Anderson, and Jessica Green. Missing from photo is Paula Keenan. per year. www.barton chronicle.com 1294 East Main Street (Newport-Derby Road) Newport, VT 05855 Monday-Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-5. 802- 334- 5900 the Chronicle, April 22, 2015 Page Nine Newport City Council Planned 80-unit development sparks sewer debate by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — A planned 80unit development in Derby near the Newport Country Club could restart discussions with Derby about buying increased sewer treatment capacity from the city. The project, which was brought to the Newport City Council table by Brad Shattuck, would be built on a 29acre parcel across from the golf course on Mount Vernon Street. Mr. Shattuck requested an allocation of 10,000 gallons per day of treatment capacity from Newport. As development on the site progresses, he said, that could rise to between 20,000 and 25,000 gallons a day, he predicted. City Manager John Ward said the city has about 350,000 gallons of unused capacity out of the 1.2 million gallons the Newport sewage treatment plant can handle each day. Derby Village owns 150,000 gallons of capacity and uses about half of that, he said. “We spent, between 2005 and 2007, $1-million to add 100,000 gallons of allocation,” Mr. Ward said. “That’s $10 a gallon.” Mr. Shattuck said Derby Village Trustees are supportive of the project and will provide all the water that is needed for it. Support from the Derby Selectmen was obvious from the fact that two of their number, Brian Smith and Grant Spates, sat flanking Mr. Shattuck as he spoke with the aldermen. “If the village supports the project, good,” said Mr. Ward. “Get an allocation from them. We need ours for development in the city.” Mr. Smith said that Mr. Shattuck is willing to pay for the infrastructure needed to connect the project with the city’s sewage treatment plant. Mr. Shattuck said that Newport Director of Public Works Tom Bernier had told him there was more capacity available than what Mr. Ward claimed. Mr. Ward said 770,000 gallons a day are now being used, 700,000 from city users, and 70,000 from Derby Village’s customers. More has been allocated for projects such as the AnC Bio biomedical facility, which are yet to be built, he said. “We have other waste water allocations,” Mr. Ward said. “You can’t allocate it twice.” Mr. Smith said he and Mr. Spates were there to see if there was an answer to the problem that was good for both Newport and Derby. “If so, good; if not, you can’t say we didn’t try,” Mr. Smith said. “I have a potential solution,” Mr. Ward said. He noted that Newport has been supportive of development in Derby. “It might sound crazy, but Newport is tax poor,” Mr. Ward said. “We need taxable property. Just move the border of the city then. It wouldn’t cost the town (of Derby) much, just the loss of some real estate taxes.” The selectmen didn’t jump at the offer. Mr. Shattuck said that once the Derby development is complete there is another 100 acres in Newport that business associates would like to develop. “The first phase is in Derby,” Mayor Paul Monette said. “What if they never develop in Newport?” “It’s unlikely that Newport will be developed without the anchor in Derby,” Mr. Shattuck responded. Mr. Spates inquired about the possibility of the town buying a portion of the allocation in an expanded Newport sewage plant. “The state is not going to allow another plant to dump into the Clyde,” he said. “We need to have a discussion.” The next plant upgrade is in 12 years,” Mr. Ward said. “We’ll probably need one to deal with plastic, although we hope not.” With both municipalities growing, more capacity will be needed, Mr. Ward said. He said the city would like water from Derby flowing to the area around the country club. It’s hard to maintain adequate pressure using city water, he said. Mr. Shattuck said he is trying to start a dialogue between the city and Derby Village. “We’re wide open to that,” Mr. Ward said. Derby Zoning Administrator Robert Kelley suggested it will take a long time before the city’s entire 350,000 gallon reserve is allocated. “That allocation is like gold, expensive to get, more expensive all the time. It’s the one gold nugget we have in our bag,” said Mr. Ward. “You can’t expect us to give it away.” Mr. Shattuck suggested the city is being overly cautious. “We’ll be chasing our tail on storm water for the next few years.” Mr. Ward said. “We’ll be treating storm water for phosphorus.” He said he hopes the state doesn’t force the city to start treating storm water after the city spent a huge amount of money to separate storm water from sewage. But it looks as if that might happen and use up a substantial amount of the plant’s remaining capacity, he said. Mr. Shattuck held out the prospect of residents of his development traveling down Mount Vernon Street to shop in city stores, but to no avail. Mr. Smith and Mr. Spates, though, continued to focus on the idea of participating in an expansion of the treatment plant, despite Mr. Ward’s warning that new capacity will not be cheap. The two sides promised to continue their conversation. ADULT EDUCATION – Advance your skills, advance your life! 209 Veterans Ave., Newport, VT 05855 • 802-334-5469, ext. 3309 • nc3.ncsuvt.org/adult_education SPRING/SUMMER COURSES 2015 Job Ready and CaReeR exploRation ! L L U F S S CLA Welding (Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced.) $600 (30 hours) includes materials. Electric arc, oxy-fuel, gas metal arc, and gas tungsten arc welding processes. Teacher is ready to accommodate students with more experience. 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Call for more information or to register: 802-334-5469, ext. 3309 Full course list online at: nc3.ncsuvt.org/adult_education Page Ten the Chronicle, April 22, 2015 Barking dogs, bad roads, energy audit discussed Westmore Selectmen by Elizabeth Trail WESTMORE — Barking dogs, bad roads, an energy audit of the town garage, and unplanned traffic were among the issues the select board discussed at their meeting here Monday night. An efficiency audit of the town garage will be scheduled in preparation for switching over from the current wood furnace to propane heat. Road Foreman Steve Davenport said that for $500-$750 a contractor from the Vermont Energy Efficiency Corporation (VEIC) will come in and perform a series of tests with a blower door and infrared camera to look for areas that need sealing or insulating. “It’s quite a thing,” said select board member David Stevens. A blower door test lowers the air pressure inside the building by pumping some of the air out through a special temporary door. With the pressure inside the building lower than the pressure outside, the building will suck air back in through any cracks, badly insulated areas, or leaks around doors or windows. When the inspector takes pictures of the inside of the building with an infrared camera, the incoming cold air will show up as blue or violet areas in the images. Pictures taken from outside the building show bright red, orange, and yellow areas where the walls and roof are losing heat. Having the energy audit will qualify the town for a $5,000 grant from VEIC toward energy saving upgrades. “If we’re using wood, it doesn’t matter much,” said Mr. Stevens. “But if we’re going to change our heating source we need to know what we have.” A recent chimney fire cracked the chimney liner and raised the question of whether to continue heating the town garage with an elderly wood furnace. The select board voted to put in the insurance claim needed to replace the liner in order to keep the wood furnace as backup, but decided to proceed with the purchase of a pair of high efficiency ceiling-mounted Modine propane heaters. Although the high-efficiency heaters will cost $3,000 more than a less efficient model, the savings in propane will make up the difference in the first one or two heating seasons, said select board Chairman Bill Perkins. The ceiling-mounted heaters will also save the town on installation costs. “We’re not plumbed up for oil,” Mr. Perkins said. “These heaters just bolt to the ceiling, you run a line up, and you’re done.” Mr. Davenport is also shopping to get the best possible price for propane by packaging the propane contract with purchase of the diesel fuel used by the town’s road equipment. So far, he has compared prices between Fred’s Energy and Nadeau’s Plumbing and Heating. While Mr. Davenport was present, another half hour of the meeting was devoted to discussing strategies to deal with specific problems on specific roads all around town. It seems that there are washouts, spots of deep mud, and culverts needing attention just about everywhere. “It’s been a bad year,” said Mr. Stevens with dry understatement. “It was pretty cold.” The sudden appearance of detour signs around town tipped off the select board to the fact that the state plans to close a bridge near East Burke for repairs from Memorial Day weekend through June 6. Route 114 will be closed to through traffic and drivers will be rerouted through Westmore over the holiday. The state had not formally notified the town about its plans. Town representatives will contact the state about how to minimize truck traffic through the beach area, preferably by routing trucks through Derby to the Interstate, but there will probably be an unavoidable increase in traffic bound for Lyndonville along Route 5A through town. Christine Evans gave the listers’ report. “We’re in the home stretch,” Ms. Evans said. “Everything’s done, and the booklets should be out by the end of May.” Anticipating the next question, she added, “When people receive the booklets there will be a schedule of times for grievances.” Westmore has been offered a $6,000 grant to support the Westmore Association’s Greeter Program, which puts greeters at the boat launch area to educate boaters about invasive species and to inspect boats for milfoil as they enter and leave the lake. That is in addition to the $27,610 milfoil grant that the town has received. The grant would be made directly to the town rather than to the Westmore Association, said Town Clerk Greg Gallagher. According to a call he placed to the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, that could have liability effects on the town. “We could be liable if a greeter waved a boat trailer into someone’s car, for example,” said Mr. Gallagher. The issue was tabled until someone from the Westmore Association can come in and explain the situation. On another front, July 1 is the official deadline for implementing Act 148, Vermont’s new universal recycling law, which will require recycling of all metal, glass, plastics, paper, and cardboard. To comply with the new law, Westmore is implementing unit-based pricing for trash disposal, also known as “pay as you throw.” Residents pay a fee to the town for stickers or buy specially marked bags to put their trash in. The price of each bag or sticker covers having the bag picked up and hauled to the landfill in Coventry, including tippage and other fees, costs that were previously paid for with tax money. Well before July 1, the select board must decide whether to order printed bags from Waste Zero, a company that specializes in setting up pay as you throw trash systems, or buy its own plain bags and sell stickers for the bags at the town office. The cost to the town would be about the same — around 35 cents per bag. The Waste Zero bags need to be ordered almost immediately if they are to be printed and ready by July 1. The select board was also unsure about whether residents will be required to sort A Time To Remember ANTIQUE SHOP HOURS: MON.–SAT. 10–5, SUN. 12–5 BY CHANCE OR APPT. 3006 VT Rte. 101, one mile north of Troy Village on left. 802-744-2490 • Two floors! Antiques Bought & Sold Will Buy One Item or Complete Households. Check out the changes done to the shop! Always Buying U.S. Coins. 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While one board member felt that the town could easily start out charging $2.50 to $3.50 per bag, Mr. Perkins envisioned charging a starter fee while people get used to the change and the select board learns what it actually costs to send a bag of trash through all of the steps it takes to get it to Coventry. “We can break them in easy,” he said. “Charge a couple of dollars per bag. It’s already in the budget for this year anyway. ” The select board also fielded a thorny issue about barking dogs. Resident Wally Rogers had emailed Mr. Gallagher with a plea that the board do something about what he described as incessant barking from a neighbor’s four dogs. “The barking penetrates our exterior walls and disturbs the quiet we are trying to have within our own home,” Mr. Rogers wrote. The e-mail said that he had complained to the select board a number of times to no avail. “I do believe it is your responsibility to respond to us taxpayers in regard to our rights,” he wrote. “I have been VERY patient,” he continued, “but I cannot be for much longer. “ Mr. Perkins said he had visited the home of the neighbors in question and had neither heard nor seen any of the dogs during the half an hour or so that he was chatting with one of the owners. A previous visit by Kathleen Aldrich, deputy animal control officer, last year was equally inconclusive. The select board members seemed nonplussed about what to do since they haven’t been able to verify the barking. Also, they received a letter of resignation from current dog warden Claude Desmarais. “I think the biggest issue we have here is a lack of communication back from the board,” said Mr. Stevens. A phone call to Mr. Rogers will be followed with a letter. 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Second left after railroad tracks across from St. Paul’s School, second house on right. the Chronicle, April 22, 2015 Page Eleven Information meeting on budget to be held April 30 Coventry Village School by Elizabeth Trail COVENTRY — There will be an informational meeting here on Thursday, April 30, in preparation for a vote on the school budget to be held by Australian ballot on May 5. The informational meeting will be at the school at 6:30 p.m. This year’s proposed budget is $2,839,453, an 8.83 percent increase over last year’s $2,607,998 budget. However, the actual increase in the property tax rate will be significantly lower than last year, and may even be lower than what is shown in the annual report. Although the annual report projects a tax increase of 3.4 cents per hundred dollars of valuation for the coming year, Frank Carbonneau, chairman of the Coventry School Board, said in a telephone interview that the actual property tax increase may be as low as 1.4 cents due to changes in the information received from the state since the annual report was published a month ago. In any event, the increase will be significantly lower than last year’s 5.7-cent increase. “The budget is a direct reflection of student needs,” Mr. Carbonneau said, pointing out that 56 percent of the budget goes to direct instructional costs. One significant new item on this year’s budget is $46,266 for a pre-kindergarten program. A state law signed last year requires that school districts provide ten hours per week of free pre-K education. Programs must be fully implemented by July 2016. “We want to get ahead of the curve,” said Mr. Carbonneau. The funding that previously paid for preschoolers to attend pre-K elsewhere is expected to follow them back to Coventry, helping to support the program. Mr. Carbonneau said it’s important that Coventry build future needs, such as the preschool program, into the budget before possible caps on growth are imposed on the smaller school districts in Vermont by the school budget reform act currently before the state Legislature. The fate of the bill is still unknown, but if passed, it will put pressure on small districts like Coventry to consolidate by capping budget increases and reducing grants. Since the proposed budget caps will be based on a percentage, the smaller the 2015 school budget, the less ability the district will have to meet future cost increases. Coventry’s per-pupil spending of $13,242 is close to the median of perpupil spending in the group of 35 elementary schools that the state uses for comparison. Year-to-year changes in the school budget are heavily affected by the ups and downs of enrollment. “If we have a small graduating class the same year that we have a large kindergarten class coming in, we get a jump,” Mr. Carbonneau said. This year Coventry has 158 students. The number of special education students, or students needing services such as speech therapy, also varies from year to year and is totally beyond the district’s control. “You can have a kid go on an IEP halfway through the school year and that changes things,” Mr. Carbonneau said. An IEP, or individual education plan, defines the special support or services a child needs to succeed in school. Teacher salaries have not yet been finalized for the upcoming year. A contingency figure of $20,961 has been added to the budget to cover an anticipated 2.5 percent cost of living increase. A copy of the annual report can be viewed at http://cvs.ncsuvt.org/news/what_s_new/coventry_v illage_school_annual_report_2015, or from the Coventry Village School website. The informational meeting and budget vote had previously been scheduled for March 26 and March 31, respectively. But due to an issue with the Warning, the school board set the new dates. Community National Bank is closing two offices in Caledonia County Chairman, President and CEO of Community Bancorp. and Community National Bank Stephen P. Marsh has announced the bank’s plans to close two office locations in Caledonia County. At the close of business on Friday, July 17, the bank will permanently close the Broad Street office in Lyndonville and the Federal Street office in St. Johnsbury. “We have conducted an extensive analysis of our branch network with a particular focus on branch usage,” Mr. Marsh said. “This work led us to a more thorough examination of our four Caledonia County offices and their proximity to one another. Given the number of our customers that are choosing to bank with us electronically, we felt that a consolidation of our Caledonia County offices was warranted, and the decision was made to close two locations. We do not anticipate additional office closures at this time.” The bank will be sending letters to all Caledonia County customers to communicate the closings. 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River’s Edge Farm Stand is pleased to introduce our COPPER PLATE FOOD TRAILER with all of your favorite lunch & dinner specials by Eddie! Featuring fresh, picked-toplate produce. Bring this coupon for $1 off your first visit. Valid at the River’s Edge Farm Stand & Copper Plate LLC. Fresh Produce Update: (802) 525-4000 Come See What We’ve Got Growin’ On! Page Twelve Unemployment rate continues to drop by Joseph Gresser The Derby labor market’s unemployment rate dropped in March, while supporting numbers did poorly. A half-point drop in the jobless figure compared with that of March 2014 was overshadowed by sharp declines in the size of the area’s labor force and in the number of jobs. According to numbers from the state Department of Labor, the Derby area had an unemployment rate of 7.6 percent in March, 8.1 percent a year earlier, and a rate of 7.8 percent in February. There were 12,500 ready to work this March of whom 11,550 had jobs and 950 did not. In March 2014, 13,050 people were in the job market, with 12,000 employed and 1,050 unemployed. In February, the labor force consisted of 12,500 people with 11,550 working and 1,000 jobless. (Because the state rounds all figures to the nearest 50 its arithmetic does not always seem to be correct.) All local figures are presented by the state without adjustments for seasonal factors. The unadjusted statewide rate was 3.9 percent in March, 4.4 percent in March 2014, and 4.1 percent in February. With seasonal adjustments, the statewide rate was 3.8 percent last month, 4 percent a year earlier, and 3.9 percent in February. For purposes of comparison, the seasonally adjusted rate for the United States as a whole was 5.5 percent in March. Once again the Derby area had the second highest jobless rate of the state’s 19 labor market areas. Only the Vermont portion of the Colebrook, New Hampshire, area had a higher percentage of unemployed people — 8.1 percent. The Vermont portion of the Littleton, New Hampshire, labor market area held third place, with a rate of 5.9 percent. Lake Region senior meals menu for May Here is the Lake Region Senior Center menu and schedule of activities for May. Friday, May 1 — Shepherd’s pie, pineapple upside down cake. Wednesday, May 6 — Directors’ meeting. Chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, oranges, and cookies. Friday, May 8 — Lasagna, tossed salad, garlic bread, and Jell-O with fruit. Wouldn’t you love to hear the birds singing this spring? Get your hearing tested for free. Call now! 802 487-9902 Hearing Center of Vermont Wednesday, May 13 — Bingo. Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, broccoli, and lemon squares. Friday, May 15 — Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, spinach, and apple crisp. Wednesday, May 20 — Barbecued chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, and strawberry shortcake. Friday, May 22 — Cheeseburgers, french fries, tossed salad, and cantaloupe. Wednesday, May 27 — Bingo. Pea soup with ham sandwiches, and watermelon. Friday, May 29 — Pork chops, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and birthday cake and ice cream. All meals are served with coffee, tea, water and juice. Please pick up takeout meals by 11:30 a.m. Please call for reservations on Fridays for Wednesday meals and on Wednesdays for Friday meals. Call 754-6442 between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Menu subject to change. — from the Lake Region Senior Center. 5452 U.S. Route 5, Unit F (Derby Times Square) Newport, VT 05855 WE ACCEP MEDICAIDT ! 802-487-9902 www.hearingcenterofvt.com the Chronicle, April 22, 2015 Elsewhere in northern Vermont St. Johnsbury’s 5.6 percent rate earned it fourth place in the standings. In the fifth spot was Morristown-Waterbury at 5.5 percent. At 4.7 percent, the Highgate area held eighth place, while Barre-Montpelier was in a three-way tie for ninth place with Manchester and Randolph. All had an unemployment rate of 4.3 percent. The Burlington-South Burlington area once again took top honors for having the lowest jobless mark in Vermont — 2.9 percent. The jobless rate Derby & Vermont Derby VT 8.1% 7.8% 7.6% 4.4% 3.9% 4.1 Latest Month Last Month Last Year March ’15 Feb. ’15 March ’14 These unemployment rates for Vermont and the Derby labor market area are from the Vermont Department of Labor. They are not seasonally adjusted. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back! PROPOSED STATE RULES By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at https://secure.vermont.gov/SOS/rules/. The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members. 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Get $50 Visa® Prepaid card with the purchase of a qualifying Walker® Quiet-Flow SS Muffler or welded assembly, or qualifying Walker® Catalytic converter. Valid through 5/31/15. the Chronicle, April 22, 2015 Page Thirteen New safety rule would cut risk of embezzlement Irasburg Select board by Nathalie Gagnon-Joseph IRASBURG — The select board here voted at their meeting Monday to add a new safety rule to their financial policy in order to make embezzlement harder. The town clerk will have to be supervised by one of the select board members or two of the town auditors when reconciling bank statements. Working from a checklist, the select board and the town’s auditors verified that the town is following Vermont League of Cities and Towns recommended procedures. Town Clerk Danielle Ingalls has been in charge of reconciling bank statements, but she has the power to sign checks, too. Although they said they had complete faith in Ms. Ingalls, the auditors were concerned that with both the power to write checks and the task of reconciling bank statements, a town clerk could have the opportunity to make changes to the books and steal money. The auditors suggested that they should reconcile bank statements before Ms. Ingalls does it. “My concern is that it bogs down efficiency, and that’s when mistakes are made,” Selectman Brian Fecher said. “Now we have another set of eyes on it, so great.” He said he thinks it would be very hard for the auditors to reconcile the statements first, then have the town clerk do it again. In the end, they compromised and decided to have Ms. Ingalls contact either one of the selectmen or two of the auditors to supervise as she reconciles bank statements. The board decided to add the new procedure to the town’s financial policy. The select board and auditors also discussed purchasing. The town’s purchasing policy spells out who can buy what and up to how much, said Chairman Robin Kay. The auditors said they worry that without prior permission from the board, people could overstep. They said that questionable purchasing has occurred in many towns. “I can see that happening because we have had a previous person working for the town who did want to buy,” Ms. Kay said to the auditors. “Every time we have a meeting we go through the bills, so we’re looking at everything that’s been purchased in the last two weeks,” “I don’t see where we need to be alarmed,” Mr. Fecher said. Having town employees with purchasing power contact the select board every single time they want to buy something isn’t feasible, he said. In other business, Ms. Ingalls gave each selectman a copy of the budget for the quarter. The members were shocked at the cost of utilities for the town hall — nearly $4,000 for fuel and electricity for the first quarter. “We’re losing money there,” Mr. Fecher said. “This is the most expensive time. The bottom line, it’s not too bad.” As of Monday, the select board was satisfied with spending in general, but said something had to be done about the town hall to make it more profitable and to reduce its utility bill. They plan to make a town hall policy about who cleans, where the checkbook is kept, and how much renting the space will cost. Ms. Ingalls suggested there be a brainstorming session to figure out what needs to be done to upgrade the town hall so it’s easier to heat, at least. Discussion about the town hall and the listers had been added to the agenda at the beginning of the meeting. The select board accepted Reene Fontaine’s resignation as lister and said they have someone in mind for the job. They had been holding onto the letter until they could find a replacement for Ms. Fontaine. FairPoint Communications billed the town for $3,800 for damage done to one of its lines during work on a culvert. Gary Mason, who had been hired by the town, dug out the culvert with his own excavator. “Why would they put a line on top of a culvert that’s galvanized that you know only lasts 30 years?” asked Selectman Brian Sanville. Ms. Kay asked for documents showing that Mr. Mason had contacted Dig Safe, the nonprofit that should be called before construction is done to find out what is beneath the soil and avoid the situation the town is in now. Mr. Sanville said he would have to locate the documents, but was certain Dig Safe had been contacted. Because Mr. Mason signed a non-employee work agreement, the town is not responsible for the $3,800, Ms. Ingalls said. Mr. Mason’s insurance should pick up the cost, the select board agreed. “Even if he doesn’t have insurance he’s still responsible,” Mr. Fecher said. In more road work news, Mr. Fecher and Ms. Kay congratulated Mr. Sanville on his work on the town roads. “All in all our roads are in pretty good shape,” Mr. Sanville reported. “The frost is still coming out, and that’s why you’re seeing these bubbles. It’s water coming through from the bottom clay.” There is still a big ditch on Currier Hill Road, but it’s safe, Mr. Sanville said. The ditch was created when a culvert on a resident’s property froze. The culvert is open again now, so the road will stay safe, even if it rains heavily, Mr. Sanville said. According to the highway policy, if the damage was done because the culvert was insufficient, replacing or resetting the culvert is the property owner’s responsibility and the town can have the road crew supervise the work to make sure it’s done properly, Ms. Ingalls said. 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He wanted to know what his plan of action should be when he finds stray dogs in need of emergency medical attention in the future. “If the town has a problem with it, I’ll pay for it,” he said about the bill. “I can’t do that all the time.” The town could have a fund-raiser to make an emergency fund, he said. “People are going to look at that and say we already contributed $500 to that at town meeting,” Ms. Kay said. “I’m sorry to say this, but if the dog didn’t look well and was at death’s door…. Am I correct that that’s part of the constable’s job, to put down animals?” The board kept a copy of the bill to look into it. “We’re lucky this was only an $85 bill,” Ms. Kay said. “Our mission is to keep our community safe. This can’t be part of our focus.” The fire department’s old fire truck and the van should be sold and proceeds should come back to the town, the select board said. The select board are taking steps to get started on the sale process. At the last select board meeting, Misty McCartney said she filed a complaint against the owner of her apartment complex, Arkley apartment building on the White Road, because he had turned off the power, the minutes say. Ms. Kay was going to have papers served to the owner but decided against it to save money, she said at Monday’s meeting. “The main complaint was that the power was off, and he turned it back on,” she said. “I think it’s in the process of being sold.” contact Nathalie Gagnon-Joseph at [email protected] Wow! Volunteers! You will love helping with • Field trips • Bake sales • Fundraisers • Gardening • Daily activities • One-on-one visits • So much more! Our residents will help you make your day. (High school students, this is a great way to help earn credits towards your community service requirements!) Please contact Rhonda or Gloria at Greensboro Nursing Home 47 Maggie’s Pond Road, Greensboro, VT (802) 533-7051, or e-mail [email protected]. 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Page Fourteen Hydro project doesn’t look promising the Chronicle, April 22, 2015 Barton Village by Nathalie Gagnon-Joseph BARTON — Jay Boeri, an engineer in the hydroelectric business, swung by the Barton Village Trustees meeting on April 15 to give them an idea of where hydroelectric project feasibility study results were headed. “I don’t mean to paint a bad picture, but it’s not a rosy picture,” he said. The village would have to overcome at least two big stumbling blocks to make a small hydroelectric project at Crystal Lake Falls a reality, Mr. Boeri said. His first point was technical: How can the water be taken from the dam to create power? “Do not own or lease a dam, unless you know something I don’t know,” Mr. Boeri said after describing the case of Windsor, a town that bought a dam for a steal — $1 — in the sixties to preserve a swimming hole, and now has to spend millions on repairs. A possible solution, he said, would be to install a siphon intake upstream from the dam, which would divert some water towards a new village hydroelectric site further downstream to make power. The siphon would sit on top of the dam and wouldn’t penetrate it, thereby avoiding any competition with the state for the state-owned dam’s structure, he said. If the village were to buy the dam from the state, it would be in charge of maintenance. By using a siphon instead, the village would avoid maintenance costs. The village would have to lease a bit of property from the state between West Street and the outlet of Crystal Lake where the siphon would rest, Mr. Boeri said in a phone interview on Monday. The village would also have to get the right to use the water behind the dam from the state, he said. Since leases usually last ten years, and hydroelectric projects last longer than that, the village would have to find a way to get a long-term lease, he said. The second problem is related to cost. There are two types of electric contracts available, the standard offer contract and group net metering. In a standard offer contract, a hydroelectric facility sells power to the state’s purchasing agent, Vermont Electric Power Producers, at a fixed rate of 12 cents per kilowatt hour for 20 years, Mr. Boeri said. In the case of group net metering, the Vermont Public Service Board sets the rate. That residential rate — the amount residents are charged for electrical power — changes from place to place, depending on what power costs locally, Mr. Boeri said. When the residential rate is higher, hydroelectric facilities can offer a discount on the price of electricity to their private customers and still make more than 12 cents per kilowatt hour, Mr. Boeri said. Choosing the group net metering option also allows new hydroelectric projects to benefit from a six-cent renewable energy credit, he said. Energy created by the new hydro plant would go onto the grid and be distributed to users by Barton Electric, he said. Barton Electric would buy leftover power from the hydroelectric facility, but Barton Electric is so small, that would not be profitable, even with an added six-cent energy credit, Mr. Boeri said. That means the standard offer contract is Barton’s only option, he said. But will 12 cents per kilowatt hour be enough to make a profit? “I could take a stab at it,” he said about estimating what hydroelectric power would cost. “When I come back in two weeks I’ll tell you my best guess.” Ed Helm, chairman of the Barton Hydro Reexamination Committee and administrator for the municipal planning grant that financed Mr. Boeri’s feasibility study, had hoped to have the study done in time for Earth Day on April 22. “We know that the clock is ticking, and it needs to be ready pretty soon,” he said about the municipal planning grant deadline. “May 18, we turn into a pumpkin. We have to have completed our work.” In other business, Wayne Elliot, a senior engineer for Alrich+Elliott water resource engineers, updated the trustees on wastewater projects. “I have to certify if everything works,” he said. “That’s kind of where we’re at.” Last fall Aldrich+Elliott focused on purchasing and installing new emergency generators for the wastewater treatment facility. Pageant Park’s generator is still being installed, but the main generator installation is complete, says Mr. Elliot’s handout. Three new sewage pumps for the main pump station will be shipped on June 11, and the wastewater treatment facility and pump station roofs will be done by July 15. Mr. Elliott asked the trustees to pick a roof color. “I’m partial to green,” said Ryan Longe, the new chairman of the board of trustees. “That’s my favorite color.” Longe said in a phone interview on Thursday. “This played a part in the financial difficulties leading to the lay-off,” he said. The board reluctantly authorized the IBEW to change employees’ coverage but will write a letter to the union protesting the lack of notice, Mr. Longe said. “…this was dumped into our laps without notice and without us being able to look at alternatives,” Mr. Longe said by e-mail. The savings from laying off one person at the electric department more than covered the increase in health care costs, Interim Business Manager Sanford Miller said. “If you consider the fringe benefits involved, salary, plus overtime, it’s significant,” Mr. Miller said in a phone interview on Tuesday. Electric meters will be read by other employees until, or if, the village decides to reinstate the job. contact Nathalie Gagnon-Joseph at [email protected] (Continued on page fifteen.) Barton Village seeks permanent finance coordinator (Continued from page one.) The trustees appointed Karen Olivieri interim finance coordinator until they find someone to fill that job permanently. They are currently advertising. Ms. Olivieri works for RHR Smith, the village’s accountants. The trustees were informed last week about a 12 percent increase in health care costs for employees who are insured through the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Mr. It’s time to remove bird feeders The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department recommends taking down bird feeders from April 1 through November 30 to avoid attracting black bears that will be coming out of their winter dens to seek an early spring meal. Bears are attracted to suet and birdseed, especially black oil sunflower seed. Bringing feeders in at night doesn’t work, because bears will still feed on seed that is spilled on the ground. Ask about a free demo! STUFF property from bears before lethal force can be taken. Some of these measures include: Keep chickens and honeybees secure within an electric fence or other bear-proof enclosure. Never feed bears, deliberately or accidentally. Feed your pets indoors. Store trash in a secure place. 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The process of obtaining bids and actually doing the work could go past the deadline for using the money, in which case the U.S Department of Agriculture would deny the village reimbursement, and the village would have to pay out of pocket, Mr. Elliot said. “I don’t want to be sitting here and find out that you guys are out 15-25 grand,” he said to the trustees. Without those two projects, just over $100,000 of the $400,000 grant won’t have been used by September 1, Mr. Elliott said. The village will no longer have access to that money. The trustees reviewed a draft of Barton’s abatement policy for water, sewer, and electric. They expect to review several points on the draft. “It requires a lot of thought and attention to detail about current best practices,” Interim Business Jay Boeri, an engineer who is conducting a hydroelectric facility feasibility study in Barton Village held up a historical map on which he drew where a potential siphon pipe would pass to bring water from behind the state-owned dam to the village’s own hydroelectric facility. He presented the map to the trustees at their last meeting on April 15. In the next couple of weeks he will tell trustees if the project is possible or not. Photo by Nathalie Gagnon-Joseph. Manager Sanford Miller said about updating old ordinances. “The ordinances are out of date in a lot of different ways.” According to the abatement policy draft, Barton’s water ordinance says customers are responsible for the cost of running water to avoid freezing pipes. “It’s in our best interest for them to run the water,” Trustee Justin Barton-Caplin said. Abatements would encourage residents to run their water during very cold times, and the village could avoid repair costs associated with freezing pipes. The board recommended the item be amended to reflect emergencies like this past winter’s intense cold, but no action was taken after the trustees discussed what abatements would cost the village. Page Fifteen “There’s no point in going forward with this until you look at the rate study,” Mr. Miller said about the cost of running water. “You’d have to adopt that as an ordinance.” The trustees considered buying fuel earlier to get better prices, but questioned whether they were legally able to break the contract the village has now. “If there’s an opportunity to go for a lower lock-in rate, we should do it,” Mr. Sicard said. They decided to table the contracts until April 27 so they could do some research. Pageant Park rates won’t increase this year but trustees voted to spend money on promotion. “My thought is, if we did, it would probably quickly cover its cost,” Mr. Sicard said about advertising. The park is already booked for most of July, Village Clerk Lucie Gaboriault said. “It’s booked and they don’t even know what they’re paying yet?” Mr. Miller said. “That tells you something about your rates.” The trustees signed Thomas E. Yarger’s engagement letter for the 2014 auditing of the electric department at a $200 per hour rate, plus out-of-pocket expenses. contact Nathalie Gagnon-Joseph at [email protected] Page Sixteen Rivers faces new burglary charge the Chronicle, April 22, 2015 In Superior Court by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Mikeal Rivers, who has already denied charges of burglarizing the Newport City Police Department’s evidence room and breaking into homes and businesses in Troy and Lowell, was back for more Tuesday. Mr. Rivers, 19, of Newport was brought to the Criminal Division of Orleans County Superior Court where he pled innocent to a felony charge of burglary as well as misdemeanor charges of unlawful trespass, unlawful mischief, and petty larceny. He remains at Northern State Correctional Facility on the $25,000 bail originally set by Judge Timothy Tomasi. State Police Sergeant Andrew Jensen said in his affidavit that police were told by residents along Route 101 in Troy that on the morning of February 4 they saw suspicious foot tracks going to and from several homes. Some said their unlocked cars had been gone through, as well. One man said he saw a young man dressed in dark clothes in a neighbor’s driveway. The man said he was hiding in a snowbank to avoid other men who wanted to beat him up. The witness chased the young man off. When Sergeant Jensen and Trooper Callie Field got to Troy they found footprints going to several homes. They tried to make contact with the residents and learned that two had things stolen from their cars. Trooper Field spoke with Paul LeGrand, who said two dollars in change was missing from his car and there were distinctive footprints around it. David Wursthorn told Sergeant Jensen that he saw the same footprints and that someone sat in his rig, took $10 in change, and left behind a red and black glove and a glass pipe. Jeremy Rondeau told Sergeant Jensen he found the footprints outside and inside the garage of his business, Rondeau’s Plumbing and Heating. The lock on the door was loose, Sergeant Jensen said, and could be opened without much effort. Later that day, Sergeant Jensen and Trooper Field saw Mr. Rivers walking along Route 101. Sergeant Jensen said his trousers were so weighted down with the contents of his pockets that Mr. Rivers was having trouble keeping them up. His clothes were wet and covered with snow, Sergeant Jensen said, and he appeared to be under the influence of some type of intoxicant. When asked to show the bottom of his shoes, Mr. Rivers took a step backward and showed a footprint of the type seen around town, the affidavit says. As he spoke with the troopers, Mr. Rivers dropped a bottle of wine from one pocket, Sergeant Jensen said. Mr. Rivers was arrested and fell asleep in Trooper Field’s cruiser on the ride to the Derby barracks, the affidavit says. Once there the officers searched him and found three bottles of wine, one bottle of beer, two folding knives, a glass pot pipe, and a lot of change, Sergeant Jensen said. Mr. Rivers was taken to North Country Hospital for detoxification. Later that day, the homeowner in whose driveway Mr. Rivers was first found, called police. She said someone had been in her house and damaged some of her belongings although nothing appeared to be missing, Sergeant Jensen said. Ryan J. Marcotte, 31, of Newport Center pled innocent to two charges of lewd and lascivious conduct with a child, one charge of lewd and lascivious conduct, and one charge of obstructing justice. All are felonies. He is being held at Northern State Correctional Facility for lack of $10,000 bail. A man told Newport Patrolman Nicholas Rivers on December 19 that Mr. Marcotte was in a relationship with the man’s 15-year-old daughter, said Trooper Clark Lombardi in his affidavit. Because Mr. Marcotte lives in Newport Center, Patrolman River referred the matter to Trooper Clark Lombardi. The girl’s father said a letter had been found in the girl’s room that mentioned her making out with Mr. Marcotte, the affidavit says. When she spoke with her father about Mr. Marcotte, the girl said she had allowed him to kiss her and allowed him to touch her, Trooper Lombardi said. Trooper Lombardi said he and Department of Children and Families Investigator Renee Hamel spoke with the girl, who repeated what she told her father, providing more details. An examination of text messages between the girl and Mr. Marcotte confirmed the girl’s account, Trooper Lombardi said. A 911 hang-up prompted police to head toward Albany around 8:30 p.m. on April 2, said Trooper Debra Munson in her affidavit. On the way there she and Trooper Robert Helm were told that another call had come in from a woman who said Denzel Davis, 22, of Albany was attacking her family with a knife, the affidavit says. When the two officers arrived, they met Trooper Steven Fauteux. The three troopers saw four people in a car parked outside the home. The driver said Mr. Davis was inside the house. Looking through a window Trooper Munson said she saw Mr. Davis sitting at the kitchen table, eyes closed, with a bottle of vodka in front of him. 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One of the girls said she was at a neighboring house and saw Mr. Davis fighting with a man, the affidavit says. The man was one of the people sitting in the car. Mr. Davis and the man were rolling around on the ground, but the neighbor ran over and calmed them down, said Trooper Munson. Mr. Davis remained angry, however, eventually ripping the phone cords out of the wall, said Trooper Munson. He walked away and came back with a butcher knife in his hand, the affidavit says. The man and the woman neighbor said they feared Mr. Davis was going to harm the third woman sitting in the car, Trooper Munson said. Mr. Davis told troopers Helm and Fauteux that he had gone after the man, but hadn’t picked up a knife, Trooper Munson said. A ten-inch knife was on the table in front of him while he made his statement, the affidavit says. Mr. Davis pled innocent to first-degree aggravated domestic assault with a weapon, interference with access to emergency services, and simple assault. He was released on a $10,000 unsecured appearance bond. A man who admitted looting garages in the Memphremagog Views neighborhood of Newport had from two and a half to 15 years added to the 18-month-to-five year sentence he was already serving for possession of stolen property and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Glenn D. Boule, 22, of Newport pled guilty to grand larceny, possession of a weapon while committing a crime, and four charges of burglary, all felonies. He was sentenced to serve a total of six to 15 years with a portion of that to be served concurrently to the time he is already doing at Northern State Correctional Facility. As part of the plea agreement that settled the case, the state dismissed a second charge of grand larceny and one of possession of stolen property, both felonies, as well as misdemeanor charges of violating conditions of release, unlawful mischief, and four charges of petty larceny. Police were called to the neighborhood on March 7, 2014, when Luc Quirion said someone had gone through his car while it was parked in his garage. In his affidavit, Newport Patrolman Joshua Lillis listed $3,510 worth of things that had been stolen, including a Ruger pistol. On March 22, Sharon Pare called police and said someone was in her garage. Patrolman Lillis went to the house with Patrolman Corey Marcoux. The officers saw two men come out of the garage. Patrolman Lillis recognized Mr. Boule and tackled him in the snow. When asked if he was armed, Mr. Boule said he had a handgun in the waistband of his trousers. About five homes had been burglarized and another $2,600 worth of property was found on Mr. Boule and his companion. Phone call leads to extortion charge A Newport man faces a felony charge of extortion for threatening a witness in a case that might well have been dismissed, police say. Thomas Farrow, 56, pled innocent to a charge of extortion and violating an abuse prevention order and was released on conditions. In an affidavit, Trooper Callie Field said she was called on March 19 by a woman who said Mr. Farrow had left a message on her voice mail telling her to tell another woman “to drop the charges or I will get her for perjury.” A relief from abuse order filed by the second woman forbade Mr. Farrow from getting in touch with her directly or through a third person, Trooper Field said. Trooper Field gave a collection of earlier messages directed to the woman to Trooper Fauteux for review. He said in a second affidavit that he listened to them and heard nothing that violated the relief from abuse order. Michael P. Mills, 33, of Barton will serve three days in jail and six months in home confinement after pleading guilty to petty larceny. The rest of his eight-to-12-month sentence was suspended. Mr. Mills went to Delores Chamberlain’s house in Barton on December 15, 2013, and offered to shovel her drive and sidewalk says an affidavit from Trooper Lombardi. After a while he asked to use the bathroom. Ms. Chamberlain allowed him to do so and put his socks in her clothes drier. After Mr. Mills left, Ms. Chamberlain found two rings worth about $300 were missing from her bathroom. A friend of Mr. Mills called police on April 14, 2014, and said she went with him to a St. Albans pawn shop where they sold the rings for $60. Mr. Mills told her he bought them at a church sale and the woman said she only learned they were stolen later. April L. Guadette, 47, of Albany was caught on a security camera as she took money, meat, and vegetables from the Pete’s Greens stand in Craftsbury on August 25. She pled guilty to petty larceny and retail theft and had sentencing deferred for one year. 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Ruth Tourangeau complained to Newport police that she had received numerous fraudulent charges on her Bank of America credit card, said Newport Patrolman Aaron Lefebvre in his affidavit. Six charges totaling $1,261 were made on April 17, 2014. Ms. Tourangeau suspected her grandson Jacob Tourangeau of taking the card. One store where the card was used reported he was with a woman who signed the credit card slips as Ruth Tourangeau. When shown a photograph of Ms. Sweeney the store clerk identified her. On June 26, 2014, Patrolman Richard Wells was asked to help the Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) with a shut-off. Ms. Sweeney grabbed the arm of the VEC representative and showered her and Patrolman Wells with verbal abuse. Stephen A. Romprey Sr., 54, of Island Pond pled no contest to retail theft and was given a suspended twoto-four-month sentence. Mr. Romprey went into the Jay Country Store on January 7, tried on a vest and, without paying for it, put on his coat over it and walked out of the store, Trooper Munson said. The story and the associated surveillance camera footage, which showed Mr. Romprey taking the vest, got wide coverage and he turned himself in on January 21 after seeing himself on television. Brandon Z. Pavelchak, 23, of Holland received a suspended one-tothree-month sentence and a referral to a reparative board after he pled guilty to credit card fraud. Kaleigh Marsh called police on March 7 and said Mr. Pavelchak took her debit card from her vehicle when it was parked at Grenier’s Truck Stop in Charleston, said Trooper Field in her affidavit. Mr. Pavelchak took the card to Scampy’s Country Store down the street, used it, and returned it to Ms. Marsh’s purse. While at Scampy’s Mr. Pavelchak withdrew $120 in two $60 transactions. According to the affidavit, Mr. Pavelchak spent $6.03 on a coffee, a soda, and a breakfast sandwich, and used the rest to get high. Gerald S. Davignon, 22, of Derby pled guilty to driving while his license was suspended (DLS) and was fined $300 and ordered to pay $242 in surcharges. Mr. Davignon is also required to perform 40 hours of community service and complete a driving safety course. Trooper Ben Shelp investigated a single car crash on October 30 and said that Mr. Davignon lacked a valid license when he crashed into a home on the Old Stone House Road in Brownington. Luis A. Martinez, 36, of Derby pled guilty to DLS-3 and was ordered to spend 11 days on a state work crew and pay a $500 fine. He must also complete the reparative board process and pay $273 in surcharges. State Police Sergeant Sean Selby’s affidavit says he stopped Mr. Martinez near the Derby Cow Palace in Derby on March 10. Mr. Martinez attracted Sergeant Selby’s attention by driving a car with very loud exhaust. 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The cafeteria at Lake Region Union High School had all that Thursday evening, April 16, when a select group of students and faculty put on a talent show for the benefit of the senior class trip. It was nothing fancy, just a good evening of music, comedy, and, of course, juggling. Emcee Caleb Sweeney held the reins and steered the evening with a sure hand. He also added drive to several acts from his throne behind the drum kit. The first of these was the school pep band, which kicked off the performance with a pair of soul classics, Ray Charles’ “What I Say,” and “Cissy Strut,” a Meters instrumental. Mr. Sweeney was joined by Josh Lavine on a hand drum and Jacob Dennison in providing rhythmic backup for the horn section, Hannah Doncaster (alto saxophone), Althea Holland (baritone sax), Olivia Owens (tenor sax), and Karamae HaymanJones (trumpet). Music teacher Sara Doncaster conducted the ensemble and shared piano accompaniment duties with Mr. Dennison. 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Next up to the stage was Nate Chambers, who enlisted the assistance of English teacher Steven Tatum. During his high school years, Mr. Tatum also had a composition accepted for performance by the MIDI project. On Thursday, Mr. Tatum had a simpler role, that of ukulele accompanist to Mr. Chambers, who gave a fine rendition of the arrangement of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” and “What A Wonderful World,” first made famous by the Hawaiian musician Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. The stage, with its microphones, was too small for Ryan Streeter, who put on an exhibition of break dancing. Mr. Streeter’s routine started out with robot moves before he lowered himself to the floor to perform a variety of down rock moves, including a one-handed back stand, before concluding with a classic moonwalk. Emily Klar and Savannah Glodgett offered a change of pace with Ms. Klar’s ethereal rendering of Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On.” Ms. Klar’s voice was perfectly matched to Ms. Glodgett’s Celtic harp. 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Ms. Carr left the stage to resounding applause, and was followed by Mr. Tatum, who juggled balls and clubs with aplomb. The next performing teacher had a supporting role for the song performed by Crystal Triebe. Ms. Doncaster played piano to accompany Ms. Triebe, who sang the Christina Perri song “Jar of Hearts.” Ms. Doncaster had to vacate the piano bench to make way for Mr. Dennison who, along with drummer Josh Lavine, accompanied April Streeter’s version of “Clocks,” a song made famous by Coldplay. The concert finished up with the Page Twenty-one Lake Region men’s ensemble performing an unlikely song, Dean Martin’s “Ain’t That A Kick In The Head,” followed by the Sam and Dave favorite, “Soul Man.” Ian Strange, Hunter Duquette, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Chambers, Fumitoshi Osaki, and Mr. Sweeney blended their voices to send the audience out into the night fully energized. English teacher Steven Tatum pauses for a split second to admire his dexterity while juggling Indian clubs. 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He crosses the border almost every day to run his Newport business. Greg Hamblett, who owns the Pick and Shovel in Newport checks the exchange rates weekly. He’ll accept Canadian money, but not at par. He is seeing less and less Canadian trade, he said in an interview last week. His logic is if Canadian customers aren’t coming anyways, he might as well not accept their money at par. “We’re willing to eat some,” Mr. Hamblett said about being okay with taking some of the burden of the exchange — up to 10 percent. He brought up another problem altogether: the amount banks charge to change money. On top of paying the difference between the Canadian dollar and the American one, business owners sometimes have to pay a fee to change the Canadian money they receive into U.S. currency. TD Bank in Barton charges a flat fee, $7.50 for customers, and $10 for everyone else. On April 21, for $100 Canadian, a customer would get $69.94 U.S. and people without a TD account would get $67.44 U.S. The Duty Free Americas store in Derby Line charges $1 for exchanges, regardless of the amount being changed. There, $100 Canadian came to $74.50 U.S. Even if banks don’t charge a fee for changing money, when they don’t have the requested currency on hand it has to be ordered, and they charge for the service accordingly, said Amy Morley, the financial services manager for People’s United Bank in Newport. Banks near the border keep Canadian currency handy so they don’t have to order it. There is a big discrepancy in exchange rates between different banks. On April 21, in Newport, Community National Bank, and Passumpsic Savings Bank said $100 Canadian yielded $68 and $69, respectively. People’s United Bank’s exchange rate came in at $75 U.S. for $100 Canadian. That same day online, Google Finance said $100 Canadian came to $81.53 U.S. Eleanor Leger, owner of the Northeast Kingdom Tasting Center, described taking the Canadian loonie at par as “shipping money out the door to Canada.” “You’re talking about a business basically losing money,” she said. The Canadian dollar, or the loonie, has dropped in value in the past year, which has made it hard for border businesses in the Northeast Kingdom to continue to accept Canadian currency at par. Photo by Nathalie Gagnon-Joseph For the Tasting Center, summertime is the high season. Last summer Ms. Leger was still accepting the Canadian dollar at par. “I don’t think we know yet what’s going to happen,” she said regarding the possibility that business might decline because of the new policy and the devalued Canadian dollar. “Hopefully we have a compelling enough place for people to visit.” Jay Peak Resort has accepted the Canadian dollar at par for over 30 years, said J.J. Toland, the director of communications and partnerships, but only for certain products. Canadians can pay for lift tickets, the water park, and golfing with their own money taken at par. They can even pay a portion of their hotel stay with Canadian dollars, according to Steve Wright, the chief marketing officer at Jay Peak. But Canadians have to pay for everything else in U.S. dollars, including food, beverages and equipment. If they booked their hotel stay online, they have to pay for 50 percent of their stay up front in U.S. currency, said Mr. Wright. If they Northeast Kingdom Processing want to pay for the rest in Canadian once they arrive, they can, he said. “We are the size where we can absorb,” Mr. Toland said. “When you go into food and beverage, you start to lose a tremendous amount of money. That’s not feasible for us either.” Jay Peak has no plans to stop accepting Canadian money at par, he said. Over the years the resort has built a loyal following from across the border. “We’ve seen a great deal of appreciation from Canadian travelers,” he said. “It definitely costs us.” Mr. Toland estimates that Jay Peak lost a dollar amount in the six-digit range by accepting Canadian money at par last year. “The way it’s justified is the money that we lose in actually converting is smaller than the loss that missing out on all the Canadian business would be,” Mr. Wright said. Over the years, Jay Peak has played the middle of the field, Mr. Toland said. “Some years you lose, some years you win.” contact Nathalie Gagnon-Joseph at [email protected] 2015 BRAKE SPECIALS–MANUFACTURERS MAIL-IN REBATE When you have brake pads, brake shoes, wheel bearings and/or wheel seals installed at a participating Parts Plus Car Care Center. LLC SLAUGHTERING • PROCESSING • SMOKEHOUSE BEEF • PORK • LAMB • GOAT See reverse side for details. 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Evenings will have a greater focus on special events and production cooking, Mr. Meese said in a later e-mail message. “Don’t worry, there will still be pizza,” he wrote. Although Parker Pie, the West Glover pizzeria, is a completely separate business, it has been making loans to the Coventry restaurant and forgiving repayment, he said. That cannot continue without risk to both establishments, he said. The owners of Parker Pie Wings want to keep control of the situation and prefer to close down on their own terms rather than being forced to shut the doors by an outside entity, Mr. Meese said. The ideal situation, he said, would be to find someone with capital to invest in the restaurant, he said. With the new runway and the promise of increased traffic as well as a planned light aircraft assembly facility, Mr. Meese said the future of the airport and businesses associated with it is assured over the long haul. Just how long that haul will be, though, is hard to tell right now. He and Mr. Trevits are thinking of making the restaurant more friendly to pilots, Mr. Meese said. For instance, he proposed setting aside a nook in the café area as a place to put together flight plans. Mr. Meese also said he is thinking of holding free ground classes for prospective pilots on a regular schedule. One aspect of the airport renovation project is right on schedule. Mr. Rouelle predicted in 2011 that the runway extension will be completed by the end of this year. Patricia Sears, who chaired the meeting of those interested in the airport, said work on the runway is coming along well. Pilot Bruce MacFarlane, who lives just over the border in Quebec, said he is pleased the work is commencing. Like Mr. Meese he predicts a great future once all the work is complete, which he predicts will be in 2018. Mr. MacFarlane was focused on the airport’s expected name change. Ms. Sears said a transportation bill now being considered by the state Senate will formalize the change to Northeast Kingdom International Airport. That, said Mr. MacFarlane, means that Customs services should be available at the airport in the very near future. Before September 11, 2001, Customs agents would drive out to arriving planes and clear them on the tarmac, he said. Since then agents won’t make the drive down from Derby Line. Newport is having a similar problem on its waterfront, said Newport Mayor Paul Monette. Planned cruises between the city and Magog, Quebec, are being held up because Customs FIREWOOD FOR SALE $200/cord delivered. (2 cord minimum delivery.) Cut to desired length (12” to 24” long). DERBY, CHARLESTON, MORGAN, & NEWPORT. 802-793-0270 or 802-766-8899 DEREK MOORE A sign at Parker Pie Wings at the Newport State Airport in Coventry offers bad news to those in desperate need of pizza. The restaurant’s sister business in West Glover remains open. Photo by Joseph Gresser officials will not commit to being on hand to process arriving passengers, he said. Mr. MacFarlane said he plans to test the system by filing a flight plan to the new international airport and asking for Customs clearance on his arrival. The name international on an airport should mean such services are available, he said. With the 1,000-foot extension of the main runway, Mr. MacFarlane said, Coventry will be an inviting stop for private pilots who would otherwise land in Boston or Teterboro, New Jersey. Landing first in Coventry and buying fuel there, he said, would result in substantial savings for pilots and could make Coventry a very popular field, he said. Without Customs facilities, though, that will not happen, Mr. MacFarlane said. While plans call for a new terminal building to be put up by the field’s operator, Q-Resorts, a company connected with Jay Peak co-owner Ariel Quiros, it won’t be finished for a couple of years, he said. The new terminal building will have facilities for Customs officials, including a holding cell for anyone caught arriving illegally. Mr. MacFarlane said he thinks Customs and Border Protection ought to find temporary space, perhaps a trailer, until its new home is done. Mr. MacFarlane said he also hopes the airport under its new name can get an identification code with the letters NEK in it. The problem, he said, is that all identifiers containing the letter N are under the control of the U.S. Navy. Without the Navy’s approval the identifier will not be available. Ms. Sears said U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders is on the case and people in his office are pursuing the matter with naval officials. With luck the airport will soon boast the identification code KNEK, she said. While construction takes place on the runway expansion, the main runway will be closed, Ms. Sears said. Mr. MacFarlane asked if it might be possible to open the main strip on weekends and after work is done for the day. Using the secondary runway, he said, presents some danger to pilots because of cross winds. Mr. MacFarlane urged those at the meeting to do everything they can to keep Parker Pie Wings open. Once people realize what a beautiful airport the Northeast Kingdom has, pilots will make special trips to enjoy the food, he said. He suggested that Mr. Meese paint a sign on the roof of his business that will be visible from the air. Mr. Meese, himself a student pilot, said he would be happy to do so, but can’t use Wings’ circular logo. “You’re not allowed to paint anything that looks like a target on airport buildings,” Mr. Meese said. Don’t forget... the Chronicle has a drop-off basket for announcements, payments, letters to the editor, etc., at THE FRONT DESK on East Main Street in Newport. Work out to live! Train for an active lifestyle. Yoga class schedule: Sun. at 10 a.m. All new members eligible for a free personal training session. [email protected] • 525-6226 • West Glover, VT Page Twenty-four the Chronicle, April 22, 2015 Tasty teas (and more) from birch trees The Outside Story by Russ Cohen Scratch and then sniff a black or yellow birch twig, and the pleasant aroma will likely put a smile on your face. What you are smelling is oil of wintergreen (methyl salicylate). This chemical compound is present in the inner bark in both species, although typically to a greater degree in black birch. In the trees, as well as several edible berries that grow in our region, the compound serves as a defense against herbivorous insects. Most people, however, enjoy the taste. You can make a very nice wintergreenflavored tea from peeled black or yellow birch twigs. I advise against trying to brew this the traditional way, though (i.e., steeping twigs in boiling water). The reason is that oil of wintergreen is volatile and easily driven off by heat, so if you attempt to make tea with hot water, your kitchen will smell great but there will likely be little, if any, flavor in your tea cup. Here’s my recommended method: Get a couple of quart-sized, wide-mouth Mason jars. Peel about three dozen twigs. A carrot peeler works well for this, but a sturdy pocketknife should also do the trick. Fill the jars with cool to lukewarm water, then add as many of the peeled twigs, and the peelings from those twigs, that you have the patience to cram into the jars. The more you put in, the stronger the flavor. Put lids on the jars and wait. 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This is not as far a stretch as it sounds: xylitol, another compound in both species, contributes sweetness and reduces the number of bacteria that cause tooth decay. It’s an ingredient that appears in some varieties of toothpastes, mouthwashes and chewing gum. Birch — not just yellow or black, but other species such as paper birch — can be tapped just like sugar maples. Birch sap typically starts to flow just after the sugar maples have ended their run. Many years ago, I tapped some black birch trees on my family’s land and I got about one gallon of sap per hour per tap from the trees. Unfortunately, birch sap is even more diluted than maple sap, and I had to boil the heck out of it to get anything. What I eventually got didn’t have any oil of wintergreen flavor; it looked and tasted very similar to molasses. Another use for birch is as a natural painkiller. Methyl salicylate is related to salicylic acid, the active ingredient in aspirin, and it has a similar pain-killing effect (in fact, methyl salicylate is one of the active ingredients in Bengay liniment). So, if you are out in the woods this spring and twist your ankle, consider chewing on a black or yellow birch twig. At the very least, the taste will distract you from the pain, and you’ll limp home with fresh breath. Russ Cohen is the rivers advocate for the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Ecological Restoration. He is the author of Wild Plants I Have Known...and Eaten and has been teaching foraging since 1974. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: [email protected]. 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While the man was speaking with the dispatcher he saw the two burglars run out the store’s back door and into the Hayes Ford parking lot. One was wearing a camouflage jacket, the caller said, the other a brown or dark colored jacket. Both carried bags. When the officers got to the store they were told the caller saw a black Saab with two occupants drive off. The caller thought it was involved in the burglary. Patrolman Lancaster had been sent to check out the area behind the Hayes parking lot and there he spotted a black Saab. The car started to turn onto Northern Avenue, but turned around and sped off onto Indian Point Street when it saw Patrolman Lancaster’s cruiser. Sergeant Moulton joined in the chase, and the two patrolmen stopped the Saab on the Causeway. Christopher Carriero was driving and Kenneth Carriero was riding shotgun, while Mr. Libbey and Mr. Jacobs were in the back seat, Sergeant Moulton said. By this time troopers Rob Helm and Steven Fauteux had shown up to help, so Sergeant Moulton went back to look at the store. He spoke with the upstairs resident who said a dark Saab had driven by the store and honked its horn while he was standing on the porch. That was when the men ran out the back. They were about six feet tall and wore masks, the witness said. They got into the store by prying open the back door. It closed but could no longer be locked. No one was inside the store, but there were still wet footprints on the floor. The ATM’s keypad and other parts were broken, and the door was partially pried open. Sergeant Moulton said he found two pairs of footprints in the snow near the Hayes Ford parking lot. Rain had damaged them so the tread patterns were no longer distinct, but the sharpness of the outer edges showed they had been recently made, he said. James Roy, the owner of the store, was called. When he got there he said it didn’t look as if anything had been taken. He played security footage for Sergeant Moulton. On the video, two masked figures could be seen near the cash register and ATM. Banging noises could be heard on the soundtrack, and the men’s gloves, and other clothing were clearly visible, Sergeant Moulton said. Just before the two figures ran from the store, a car could be seen driving by and a honking horn could be heard, Sergeant Moulton said. In the surveillance video, the men could be seen wearing gloves, and no fingerprints were found at the scene. There were tool marks on the ATM and door. While Sergeant Moulton was at the store, Patrolman Lancaster seized Christopher Carriero’s car after he was refused permission to search it, says the affidavit. The driver said he picked up Mr. Jacobs, his uncle from Massachusetts, as he walked along Indian Point Street, Sergeant Moulton said. In a separate conversation with Patrolman Lancaster, Mr. Jacobs said he was walking down the street, but had been at the Cumberland Farms store after having been dropped off by a woman after they quarreled, the affidavit says. Probation officer Arthur Gibney told Sergeant Moulton that Mr. Libbey was on probation and had been fitted with a GPS tracking sensor. He said Mr. Libbey had tampered with the locator at 11:29 p.m. on April 9, and again at 2:59 the following morning, the affidavit says. Judge Tomasi issued a search warrant for the car, and it was executed around 2:30 p.m. on April 10. Clothing and gloves resembling those seen in the video as well as crowbars, and pry bars were found in the car, Sergeant Moulton said. The Saab turned out to have a hatch through which things could be slid into the trunk from the back seat, he said. It had been raining at the time of the break-in and the clothing found in the car was wet, Sergeant Moulton said. 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We invite you to check out our facebook page at www.facebook.com/oasispetresort Low Cost Spay/Neuter Assistance Programs in the Northeast Kingdom: Page Twenty-five He showed up the next morning and spoke to the officers, denying any knowledge of the burglary. However, his story changed several times during the conversation, the affidavit says. Eventually Mr. Carriero admitted picking up Mr. Libbey and Mr. Jacobs near the store, although he denied knowing what they had been doing, Sergeant Moulton said. On April 12 Patrolman Joshua Lillis went with Sergeant Moulton to Northern State Correctional Facility where they spoke with Mr. Libbey. Mr. Libbey waived his Miranda rights, Sergeant Moulton said, but had nothing to say in answer to the officers’ questions. The next day a cleaner version of the East Main General Store security tape was brought to the Newport police station. Sergeant Moulton said he watched it again and was able to recognize the voices of Mr. Libbey and Mr. Jacobs. The tape was good enough to identify the clothing found in the Saab as that worn by the burglars, he said. Mr. Jacobs refused to speak with the police. contact Joseph Gresser at [email protected] Lake Region presents spring choral concert The Lake Region Union High School Music Department presents the spring chorus concert on Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m. at the Barton United Church in Barton. The select chorus, chorus, men’s ensemble and women’s ensemble will present a varied program of world music, shape note tunes, popular songs, freedom songs and spirituals. Repertoire highlights include “Danny Boy,” “Hey, Look Me Over,” “Music in the Air” (a spiritual arranged by Moses Hogan), “Tshosholoza” (a South African freedom song), “Dwijavanthi” (inspired by Indian classical music), “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head” (jazz standard), and “Dancing Queen.” For further information, please call 754-6335, extension 219. — from Lake Region. PETS! ( ( Hospital ( Newport Veterinary 246 VT Route( 105, Newport, VT ( ( ( (((992:1377( 334-2655 ; ( ( ( ( Specializing in Compassionate, Quality Care • Pope-Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter – Feline Spay/Neuter Clinic: Monthly/bi-monthly spay/neuter clinic for cats. The $45 fee includes rabies and distemper vaccinations. Call 334-8197 for appointment. • Northeast Kingdom Spay-Neuter Program: Provides a voucher for a spay/ neuter procedure at a reduced fee for either a cat or a dog in Orleans or Essex counties, for use at participating local veterinarians. For more info, call 754-2309. • Vermont Spay Neuter Incentive Program (VSNIP): Provides spay/neuter assistance to lower-income Vermonters. $25 co-payment for each animal (dog or cat); procedures are performed by participating local veterinarians. More info at http://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/vsnip or 1-855-478-7647. • VT-CAN! is a stationary, reduced-cost, high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinic located in Middlesex, Vermont. They are currently able to offer FREE spay/neuter assistance for cats in Orleans, Caledonia and Essex counties (but please pay as much as you can towards the surgery to help funds last longer). Rabies vaccines (required) cost $5; distemper vaccines cost $10. More info at http://vt-can.org. You can also e-mail [email protected] or call 223-0034. • Felines & Friends Foundation: Provides spay/neuter assistance for unowned or loosely owned cats. More info at FFFVT.com or call 323-4793. • Providing Ethical Treatment for Strays (P.E.T.S.) of the Kingdom: Focuses on animal cruelty investigation and other animal welfare issues. More info at petsofthekingdom.weebly.com or 673-3791. FULL-SERVICE CARE FOR YOUR PETS!! ( ( ( ( ( ( Offering: Preventive Care, Diagnostic Medicine, Surgery, Dental Procedures, Behavior & (Training, ( ( ( ( ( Grooming, and Boarding ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( *Consultations & Second Opinions Welcomed* WE CARRY ( ( ( ( ( ( DOG & ( CAT FOOD ( ( ( Page Twenty-six B&W Snack Bar the Chronicle, April 22, 2015 Greensboro Nursing Home is looking for excellent Licensed RNs and LPNs Experienced Grill Cook. Call Lisa at 802-249-5093. for part time and per diem on all shifts to join our team of skilled nursing professionals. Our 30-bed facility offers a home-like atmosphere, consistent care assignments, and a close-knit community. GNH is a great place for our residents to enjoy diverse activities in a beautiful rural setting. If you have passion for helping and you enjoy connecting with others, this is the ideal opportunity for you! Apply to: DON, Julie at Greensboro Nursing Home, 47 Maggie’s Pond Rd., Greensboro, VT 05841, or e-mail: [email protected]. FULL-/PART-TIME HELP TRI-STAR MOTORS HELP WANTED Barton-Orleans Road • Orleans, Vermont C Village Store in Craftsbury is looking for part-time and full-time, year-round help to join our team. All shifts are needed. Must be willing to also work nights and weekends. If interested, please come in and talk with Joann or Kristy. 802-472-3531 709 ROUTE 15 EAST, HARDWICK, VT 05841 Looking for an energetic person to join our sales team! Experience preferred, but will train the right candidate. Stop in, or call Robyn for more information. Help Wanted Gray’s Paving and Sealing, Inc. is looking for asphalt seal coating laborers. Experience preferred but not required, willing to train. Must have a valid driver’s license. Job requires prepping surfaces for seal coating & other physical labor duties. Pay based upon experience. Please submit resumé to [email protected], or fax to 802-334-8117. The Will-o-Barn is seeking applications for this season. Please send inquiries to [email protected] or call 732-513-9969. If you would like more details on this job, or to apply, please send your contact information and resumé with references to: Get Sno, 1778 VT Route 105, Newport, VT 05855, or e-mail it to: [email protected]. The deadline for accepting resumés is Friday, April 24th. HOLLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOLLAND, VT 2015-2016 Teaching Vacancy INTERVENTION TEACHER – 50% The successful candidate will demonstrate understanding of and instructional strategies for children who experience difficulties in the regular classroom. Knowledge of child development and intervention strategies is necessary as well as small group instruction. A desire and ability to work in a team teaching arrangement is necessary. Must have or be eligible for appropriate VT licensure as General Elementary (1-00) or Special Education (12-82) and meet the appropriate Highly Qualified Teacher requirements. Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, resumé listing three current letters of reference, copies of transcripts, and a copy of appropriate Vermont licensure and HQT paperwork via Schoolspring.com (preferred) or to: Nancy Griffith, Human Resources Coordinator North Country Supervisory Union 121 Duchess Avenue, Suite A Newport, VT 05855 Salary & Benefits: As per the Teachers’ Negotiated Agreement. Deadline: The application-screening process will begin immediately & continue until position is filled. Criminal Background & Child Abuse/Neglect Registry Checks required. Equal Opportunity Employer. Seeking housekeeping help for vacation rental season. Must be available on Saturdays, and a few days during the week pending rental occupancy. E-mail: [email protected]. Phone 802-525-3072. Craftsbury Community Care Center (A Residential Care Facility) Is seeking a full-time Dietary Manager/Cook Duties to include: meal preparation, kitchen cleaning, menu planning, oversight of kitchen operations with some staff supervision. Requires reliability, flexibility, positive communication, and organizational skills. Please send letter of intent and resumé to: CCCC, Attn.: Kimberly Roberge 1784 East Craftsbury Road Craftsbury, VT 05826 Or call 802-586-2415. IMMEDIATE OPENING: For Experienced Truck Driver Call (802) 895-2806. Call and leave message. GETSNO LLC., the exclusive distributor for TUCKER SNOCAT Snow Groomers in eastern USA and Canada, wants to add to their Tucker Sno Cat and Snow Grooming Equipment Service Team. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer Paid Vacations, Holidays, Sick Days and an Employer Match IRA Plan. Wage is dependent on the level of experience and applicable skills. MOUNTAIN LAKE COTTAGES, WESTMORE Long/short distance hauling. East coast/Canada only. CDL and passport/passport card required. Top pay scale. References required. Immediate Vacancy GETSNO LLC is looking for a new full-time Parts/Warranty Representative. Requirements include: Basic mechanical understanding of industrial equipment, experience with computers (Quickbooks and Excel a plus), shipping UPS, USPS & LAND AIR, at ease on phone and in person with customers and vendors. Responsible for keeping parts room and shop supplies stocked. Ability to multitask a must. HELP WANTED: SUMMER SEASONAL CLEANERS – Saturdays in July and August. Please call or write me for more info at: [email protected] or 802-525-4132. CAROL ANN’S RENTALS OF LAKE WILLOUGHBY, VT Seeking Physical Therapist Freedom Physical Therapy is a growing outpatient orthopedic private practice in Newport, VT. We offer private treatment rooms, aquatic therapy, and utilize the latest modalities. We are seeking a full- or part-time Physical Therapist to join our team. New graduates welcome to apply! Benefits offered. Send resumé to: [email protected], or mail to: P.O. Box 626, Derby, VT 05829. Call with any questions, 802-334-2400. CITY MANAGER WANTED Newport City (pop. 4,530), located in northern Vermont on the southern tip of Lake Memphremagog, seeks an energetic and collaborative City Manager. The city of Newport has 39 fulltime employees and a $7 million operating budget which includes the water & sewer utilities; it operates under a city charter, council manager form of government with a five member council. The manager is responsible for the daily operations of the city, developing the annual budget, overseeing the public works, public safety, and recreation departments, along with financial and community relation matters. A detailed job description is available on the city website, http://newportvermont.org/. Hiring range is $65,000 to $75,000, based on qualifications, with an excellent benefits package. The ideal candidate will have strong finance, operations, labor and management skills; experience as a town or city manager; the ability to work effectively and with transparency with elected officials, citizen groups, employees and the legislature; five years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government and public finance or equivalent is preferred; experience as a city manager is a plus. The city council prefers the City Manager to take up residence in the city within one year of beginning employment. This is a unique opportunity for the career minded individual who thinks strategically, works collaboratively, listens attentively, and can make tough decisions. To apply in confidence, please e-mail a cover letter, resumé, and contact information for three professional references, by Friday, May 1st, to [email protected] with Newport City Manager in the subject line. You also may mail your documents to: Newport City Manager Search c/o Mayor Paul L. Monette 222 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855 Equal opportunity employer. Glover Community School seeks applicants for the following position for the 2015-2016 school year: Math & Science Teacher (grades 6-8) 1.0 FTE. Salary and benefits commensurate with education and experience. Send letter of interest, resumé and three letters of recommendation to: Dale A. Burnash, Principal 100 School Street Glover, VT 05839 Position open until filled. Join a great team working on Newport’s waterfront. Northern Star Lake Cruises is looking to fill a seasonal food preparation and catering position. Position starts in early May and goes through mid October. Will be heading up our shore side cafe and cruise catering position. Must have great food presentation and organizational skills. • Must live within 20 minutes of Newport • Have an extremely flexible schedule • Thrive on 5 star service and creative food presentation • Detailed and be capable of multitasking • Willing to work both onshore and on the vessel • Pay is flexible and will also include generous private charter gratuities This can be a super fun and rewarding position for the right person. Please include a brief letter of interest and review our website to learn more about Newport’s newest and biggest tourist attraction www.vermontlakecruises.com. Respond via e-mail to: [email protected] the Chronicle, April 22, 2015 Page Twenty-seven Immediate Vacancy EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ETHAN ALLEN - ORLEANS DIVISION, ORLEANS, VT. Ethan Allen Inc., a leading manufacturing/retailer in the home furnishings industry is accepting applications for Machinist, Assembly, and Finish Room positions. Full time. Benefits include Health, Dental, Life, Short & Long-term Disability, 401(K) retirement plan, 10 paid holidays, 2 personal days and vacation pay. Interested applicants should apply to: The Vermont Department of Labor 100 Main St., Suite 210 Newport, VT 05855 Ethan Allen Operations Inc. Orleans Division An Equal Opportunity Employer GETSNO LLC is looking for a new full-time technician/welder fabricator. GETSNO LLC., the exclusive distributor for TUCKER SNOCAT Snow Groomers in eastern USA and Canada, wants to add to their Tucker Sno Cat and Snow Grooming Equipment service technician team. Requirements include: Light mechanical to heavy differential service, electrical and hydraulic repair with use of schematics, weld service on track systems, customer add-on options and cab modifications. Any experience with lathes, mills, and operation of snow grooming equipment is a plus. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer paid vacations, holidays, sick days and an employer match IRA Plan. Wage is dependent on the level of experience and applicable skills. If you would like more details on this job, or to apply, please send your contact information and resumé with references to: Get Sno, 1778 VT Route 105, Newport, VT 05855 or e-mail it to: [email protected]. The deadline for accepting resumés is Friday, April 24th. WANTED: OWNERS Be a contributor. Share in the rewards. Join the team. BRIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ISLAND POND, VERMONT IMMEDIATE VACANCY ONE-on-ONE PARAEDUCATOR 2014-2015 School Year Salary & Benefits: As per Support Staff Agreement. Candidates must meet the Federal “No Child Left Behind” requirements: minimum of 48 college credits; or successfully passing the para pro test. This position is up to 38 hours a week, school session. Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest; resumé listing three current references (or 3 current letters of reference) and copies of transcripts to: Denise Russell, Principal Brighton Elementary School P.O. Box 419 Island Pond VT 05846 [email protected] Deadline: The application-screening process will begin immediately and continue the position is filled. Criminal Background and Child Abuse/Neglect Registry Checks required. Equal Opportunity Employer. HOLLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOLLAND, VT 2015-2016 Teaching Vacancy PRESCHOOL TEACHER – 50% The Holland Elementary School is seeking a part-time Preschool teacher (mornings only). The ideal candidate will be a motivated and responsible professional who loves teaching young children with a variety of strengths and challenges. Applicants should have good communication skills and be a team player. Experience using the Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS), STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS), Teaching Strategies Gold Assessments and familiarity with state licensing requirements is necessary. Responsibilities include: planning for classroom instruction and management, direct instruction to individual, small groups and large groups in an inclusive Pre-K classroom, and oversight of paraprofessional staff. Specific job requirements: • Must have or be eligible for VT Licensure in Early Childhood (0-36). • Understanding of developmentally appropriate practices. • Ability to work as a team and communicate effectively with coworkers and parents. • Warm & caring personality, flexible, creative, and possess a good sense of humor. • At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred. • Bachelor degree preferred. • Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required. Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, resumé listing three current letters of reference, copies of transcripts, and a copy of appropriate Vermont licensure and HQT paperwork via Schoolspring.com (preferred) or to: Nancy Griffith, Human Resources Coordinator North Country Supervisory Union 121 Duchess Avenue, Suite A Newport, VT 05855 Salary & Benefits: As per the Teachers’ Negotiated Agreement. Deadline: The application-screening process will begin immediately & continue until position is filled. Criminal Background & Child Abuse/Neglect Registry Checks required. Equal Opportunity Employer. We are the largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and veneer in North America, and are 100% employee owned. Business is brisk, and we’re operating on a three-shift basis. We now have job openings for personnel experienced in the following positions. • Millwright/Truck Mechanic/1st Shift • Boiler Operator/2nd Shift • Piler/Panel/3rd Shift • Unspliced Grader/3rd Shift • General Laborer/3rd Shift • Value Stream Manager/3rd Shift If you work well in a team, and thrive on fast-paced work, we’d like to speak with you. OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Employee Stock Ownership Plan • Life and AD&D Insurance • Short-term Disability • Medical, Dental & Vision Care • Prescription Drugs • Employee Assistance Program • 401-K • Gainsharing • Tuition Reimbursement HELP WANTED Looking for General Laborer Experience would be a plus, but not necessary. Call Ben Cell 802-318-7221 Lake Hills Landscaping Derby, VT Asack & Son Tree Farm Needs a few good men for help with our spring harvest. Smoke free, fast-paced environment. No experience necessary, will train. Part time, full time. $11 per hour, includes bonus. For more information, call Bill from 6–8 p.m. at 754-6934. 21C After-school and Summer Program Director Position Available The Albany Community School is seeking an after-school and summer program director. The position will be part time, approximately 30 hours a week, for approximately 43 weeks a year, at $25 per hour. E.O.E. Background check required. Please send info to: Todd Rivver Albany Community School 351 Main Street Albany, VT 05820 Apply online at: www.cfpwood.com/us/career-opportunities Columbia Forest Products is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Qualified minorities, females, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. BARTON VILLAGE, INC. 17 VILLAGE SQUARE, SUITE A P.O. BOX 519 BARTON, VT 05822 (802) 525-4747 FAX 802-525-4707 Job Posting - Position to Be Filled: Finance Coordinator. This is an exempt, supervisory, full-time, salaried position. Outline of Duties: With the exception of the statutory duties of the elected Clerk/Treasurer with whom the successful candidate will work, he/she will supervise all aspects of the finance operations of the village, including software, billing, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, warrants, monthly billing, posting to the general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, customer payment plans, and all associated filing responsibilities, write checks, perform or oversee monthly bank reconciliations. He/she will prepare or supervise the preparation of all required financial reports to insure the smooth operations of the village, water, wastewater and electric departments, report to the administrative supervisor of the village and the village trustees and perform all other duties as necessary to effect the efficient operation of Barton Village, Inc. The successful candidate will provide supervision to all other staff in the absence of the senior administrator. Appointment: The Barton Village Trustees will be the appointing authority for this position. Hours/Days of Week: Normal work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with 1/2 hour for lunch, Monday through Friday. Additional hours are expected to be needed to prepare for and work at evening meetings and, infrequently, on weekends. Salary Range: $40,000 to $55,000 - DOQ/E. To obtain a full job description, contact the Barton Village offices at: 802-525-4747. For questions, contact: Sanford Miller, Interim Business Mananger, at: [email protected]. Applicants should include a cover letter, resumé, and at least three (3) professional references, and send to: [email protected]. Posting Date: April 16, 2015. The position is open until filled. EOE/AA. It is our mission to provide opportunities for children and families to recognize their individual strengths while supporting them to grow and contribute within our communities. We offer highly specialized educational, therapeutic, and behavioral support programs designed to meet the distinctive needs of the children, youth, and families we serve. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM STAFF – WESTFIELD, VT Residential Program Lead: The Residential Program Lead (RPL) will supervise the day-to-day training and support for at-risk individuals residing in the residence. The RPL will be part of an interdisciplinary team formulating and designing individual care plans; they will help clients cultivate appropriate social, behavioral, and interpersonal skills; they will promote social skills through mentoring in a variety of settings including community service activities, cooking, sports, adventure-based activities, job search and support. The RPL will communicate and document pertinent information regarding each resident and actively promote and encourage the therapeutic Recreation and Activities program through participation and instruction. The RPL will also supervise the Residential Program Staff. Shifts are typically 12 hours long and offer a condensed work week. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field is required. Residential Support Staff – Full- & Part-time Positions: Actual shifts will vary by position, most requiring afternoon, evening and/or weekend work. Candidates must be flexible, patient and enthusiastic about working with youth. Staff will provide a combination of supports for daily living and one-on-one supports in social, recreational and educational settings. Positions require the ability to engage in physical activities, some strenuous, including hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, swimming, camping, etc. Prior experience working with youth that are experiencing emotional behavioral disorders is a plus. JOB FAIR – On-the-Spot Interviews! Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 1–5 p.m. Emory Hebard State Office Building, 100 Main Street, Newport, VT CCV Conference Room If you are interested in joining a dynamic organization that encourages creativity, growth and collaboration…come join our team! Applicants must successfully pass a criminal record check; have a clean driving record, and safe, reliable transportation. A comprehensive compensation and benefits package is offered to all full-time staff. Submit resumé and three references to: Laraway Youth & Family Services HR Department P.O. Box 621, Johnson, VT 05656 Phone: 802-635-2805 • Fax: 802-635-7273 E-mail: [email protected] LYFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Page Twenty-eight the Chronicle, April 22, 2015 GMFTS pilots fresh produce coupon program at local stores often encourages people to choose fruits and vegetables when they shop, but that having Vermont Harvest’s coupons will make buying fresh produce an easier choice for SNAP participants. “They’ll have to use the coupons,” he said. Vermont Harvest has been generously funded by a $93,000 grant that is part of $31.5-million in Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) grants announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Vermont’s congressional delegation, Senator Patrick Leahy Senator Bernie Sanders, and Representative Peter Welch, wrote a letter in support of the program to USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsack in December. Mr. Leahy said: “SNAP is a helping hand to many families trying to stretch their food budget so that they can put three meals on the information about the program and instructions for redeeming their coupons, which will arrive beginning in September and remain valid through February 2016. “This project will not only improve access to healthy food for residents but also it will open up new markets for our local food producers,” said Katherine Sims, executive director of GMFTS. While Ms. Sims noted that the program won’t require participants to buy only locally grown food with their coupons, GMFTS will work to help retailers stock more local food through its distribution program, Green Mountain Farm Direct and directly from local farmers. Leo Piette, owner of Ray’s Market in Irasburg, said that he <HDKZH GRWKDW *ORYHU5RDG%DUWRQ97 WROOIUHH ORFDO a u t o <RXNQRZZHUHSDLUUHEXLOGWUDQVPLVVLRQV EXWZHDOVRGRPRVWUHJXODUDXWRDQGWUXFN UHSDLUDVZHOO(QJLQHVWREUDNHVUDGLDWRUWR WDLOSLSHZH¶UHKHUHWRKHOS&DOOXV CARL’S EQUIPMENT, INC. USED CARS & TRUCKS BOUGHT & SOLD MANY VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM! Full-service Automotive Needs: • Brakes • Engine Repair • Tires • Diagnosis • Exhaust • Struts/Shocks 704 Main Street, P.O. Box 294, Barton, VT 05822 Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wed., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Vermont Inspection #4 Due Mount and Balance Tires Selling Used Tires 7 Days a Week, 8-5 140 Mt. View Drive, Sheffield, VT Call 802-626-9519 RS WR 9EHR XW TO 'U UVYILF \ Y|’VSA CEH RDA MORRISVILLE USED AUTO Used cars & trucks • Also, parts for all ages. Antique cars bought & sold. We take trades! Many vehicles to choose from! NOW OFFERING FINANCING. • VT State Inspection Station – #4 Inspection Due • New & Used Tires/Wheels • Servicing Foreign & Domestic 24 HOUR TOWING Full Auto Services SPRING IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! We have a special of $500 off any vehicle in stock for the month of April! Just mention this ad! Keep us in mind for maintenance, tire change-over, state inspection, used tires, etc. We hope to see you soon. NAPA Car & Truck Care Center 24-Hour Mobile The Bettis family — “Serving the community for over 50 years.” Give us a call — we aim to please through honesty & low prices. HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRUCK & WELDING SERVICE MOTORCYCLE INSPECTIONS For sales, call “Buzz” (802) 525-3662 133 Coventry Street, Newport, VT 334-7832 Steve Ellis table every day. But a helping hand is more than just putting food on a plate; it is offering healthy options to help form healthy lifestyles. Pairing this program with incentives to use local Vermont fruits and vegetables makes sense, and it’s a winning scenario for everyone. I am proud that Green Mountain Farm-to-School has been selected to continue its extraordinary work of connecting our children, farms and communities throughout the state.” GMFTS will partner with several organizations to implement Vermont Harvest, including the UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Vermont Department of Health, Vermont Department for Children and Families, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, and Wholesome Wave. — from GMFTS. We buy junk cars 8 Vermont Harvest, a new program piloted by Green Mountain Farm-to-School (GMFTS), will allow families receiving federal SNAP benefits, known in Vermont as 3SquaresVT, to purchase $75 worth of fresh fruits and vegetables at local Northeast Kingdom grocery stores. The primary goal of the program is to increase the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables by low-income consumers participating in SNAP by providing incentives at the following retail locations: C&C Supermarket in Barton, Ray’s Market in Irasburg, Craftsbury General Store in Craftsbury, and Vista Foods in Newport. Beginning in August, SNAP participant households in Orleans and Essex counties will receive Pager: 742-3363 Dale Mosher 535 VT Rte. 15, Morrisville, VT Closed Wednesday & weekends. Chrissy • 802-888-4981 or 888-2336 for appointments. No Sunday calls, please. Come check out the vehicles at Morrisville Used Auto! Call for after hour appointments. Guaranteed Call James at 334-3004 Credit Approval Route 105 Newport, VT with the following: Located at the “big yellow barn” in Hardwick! Pay stub from the last 30 days or an SSI SSD award letter, proof of residency (electric, cable, or cell phone bill preferred), and driver’s license and insurance information. CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs & VANS! IMPORTED CARS ARE NOT FOREIGN TO US! 2013 SUBARU IMPREZA - 56K, auto., air, sunroof, CD, heated seats .......................................$17,900 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-1. 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Find us on Facebook! 2010 NISSAN ROGUE SL - 40K, auto., air, cruise, sunroof, heated leather seats .....................$17,775 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S - 85K, auto., air, CD, cruise, sunroof...............................................$10,900 2004 KIA SORENTO EX - 4X4, 117K, V6, auto., air, cruise, sunroof............................................$6,450 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS - 65K, auto., air, cruise, CD........................................................$9,150 2012 HONDA FIT SPORT HATCHBACK - 44K, 4 cyl., auto., air, CD, cruise ..............................$14,300 2010 HONDA CIVIC EX - 4 dr., sedan, 30K, 4 cyl., auto., air, CD, cruise...................................$13,900 2006 BMW 325i - AWD, sedan, 92K, 6 cyl., auto., leather seats.................................................$11,500 2003 AUDI A4 QUATTRO - 83K, auto., air, sunroof, leather..........................................................$8,500 281 VT Route 15 West, Hardwick, VT 802-472-6555 • [email protected] www.GreensboroGarage.com White, with light cloth interior, auto., 3.5L, V6, 94,333 miles. FULL SERVICE REPAIR FACILITY • 4-wheel alignments • Oil changes INSPECTION INSPECTION • Major overhauls • Tires for sale • Mount & balance DUE NOW DUE NEXT • Shocks, struts, brakes “You name it, we do it.” SERVICE PHONE: 334-1812 #4 #6 [email protected] • www.royersautosales.net Auto Section the Chronicle, April 22, 2015 I Serve The Northeast Kingdom! Spring Has Sprung... Get your pre-owned or new Toyota from me! DAN O’BRIEN Sales & Leasing Consultant New & Used Vehicles 802-299-2810 • 800-639-1101 Cell 203-912-1213 SUMNER TIRE QUARRY ROAD, NEWPORT • 334-2452 • 1-800-287-2892 www.sumnertire.com to print off coupons! Check out this month’s specials at YOUR COMPLETE UNDER-THE-CAR CARE CENTER! YOUR LOCAL GOODYEAR TIRE DEALER! • Nokia Tires • Bridgestone Tires • Firestone Tires See the boys at Park View Garage to have your winter tires removed!! [email protected] Come see me for your FREE gift! “SPRING IS HERE, THE TIME IS RIGHT!” Page Twenty-nine FREE DELIVERY! “It’s All About People” Park View Garage, INC. 766-8092 Route 5, Barton-Orleans Road, Orleans, VT • 754-8556 • TOTAL SERVICE GARAGE • 24-HOUR TOWING • FRONT-END ALIGNMENT 3588 U.S. Route 5, Derby, VT 05829 www.vianor.com RUSSELL’S SERVICE 56 Industrial Park Lane, Orleans (one mile south of Orleans) 754-6670 • Kevin Russell, Manager Hours: Monday–Friday, 8–5 ALIGNMENT SPECIALISTS Major & Minor Repairs Walker Guaranteed MUFFLERS Tires We Service ABS Brakes. We sell Interstate Batteries! SPECIAL PRICES ON SHOCKS & STRUTS VERMONT INSPECTION STATION – Time for #4 sells for less ... NOBOD y d o b Y! No Heavy Equipment • General Automotive Repair Buy • Sell • Trade Computer Diagnostics • Tire Mounting & Balancing Robyn Molleur – Sales Manager 20 MINUTES FROM BARTON! Has the latest solutions in stock! ALPINE CDE-151 only 9999 $ Plus new 2015 car audio products in stock! Audiocarve, Route 105, Newport, VT • 334-3032 www.Audiocarve.com • Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-1. Right Wheels OVER 80 VEHICLES IN STOCK! 3760 U.S. Route 5, Derby, VT 802-766-2100 • rightwheelsvt.net OPEN SUNDAYS CAMPING SUPPLIES! Power cords, sewer hoses, chemicals, chairs, awning saver, levels, patio mats, stabilizing jack, roof vents, wheel chocks, etc. Check us out! 252 Quarry Road, Derby (In back of McDonald’s) • Graphics • Auto Accessories • Trailer Sales www.autooutfittersvt.com (802) 334-7530 Hours: Monday-Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-1, closed Sunday. • 24-hour towing & emergency service • Major & minor repairs • VT state inspections (#4 due) • U-Haul rentals, We buy custom hitches scrap metal, installed, copper, aluminum, shipping boxes & supplies batteries, scrap vehicles. 1859 Rte. 5, Orleans, VT • (802) 754-6920 HAYES FORD’S WISHING FOR SPRING SALE! G N I C N 0% FINA ! s l s e 0 d 5 o 1 F m 4 4 1 1 2020 * k c W o E t s N l l n i a l n a o n o Huge selection of NEW 2014 F150s in stock! Save up to $8,500 including package discounts, rebates and dealer discount! CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED Reasonable Prices! YOUR FULL-SERVICE AUTO & TRUCK CENTER Since 1948 As low as 0.9% interest to qualified buyers! 2013 Ford Focus SE - FWD #29761..............................$15,929 2011 Ford Escape XLT - 4WD #25871A........................$18,945 2014 Ford Mustang Convertible #459P .....................$24,900 2014 Ford F150 Crew Cab - 4WD #466P .....................$33,800 2011 Ford Expedition - 4WD, King Ranch #31591 ....$35,570 2012 Ford Fusion SE - only 7,254 miles!! #28011 ......$19,825 2012 Ford F150 Crew Cab - 4WD, 2 to choose! #31441......$37,918 2011 Ford F150 Crew Cab - 4WD #30271 ...................$27,929 2013 Ford Fusion SE - FWD #446P ..............................$18,900 OTHER AVAILABLE UNITS: 2001 Lincoln Town Car #24371.....................................$5,999 2011 Ford Fiesta #31241................................................$7,985 2010 Ford Explorer XLT - #26232................................$10,985 2008 Ford F350 Flatbed #30461 .................................$14,995 2007 Ford Ranger 4X4 - 4.0L #30342 ..........................$12,975 COMPETITIVE MAKE • Reg. Cab • Super Cab • Super Crew 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 - Reg. cab, Cummins Diesel #31551.....$13,995 2008 Toyota Rav4 - 4WD #29751.................................$13,495 2010 Subaru Forester - 2.5X Premium AWD #458Q..$16,898 2004 Jeep Liberty Sport - 4WD #30282........................$8,495 2005 Chevy Trailblazer 4X4 ...........................................$5,950 CAROL’S BACKYARD SPECIALS Something for every budget! 1996 Ford Contour GL - FWD #30635 ..............................$595 1989 Ford Mustang LX - RWD #27051A ........................$1,800 1996 Ford F150 - 4WD, reg. cab #31301.......................$1,995 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD #31801 ...............Call for price. ...and many more vehicles to choose from! 439 East Main Street, Newport, VT 334-6587 • 1-800-649-4770 www.hayesford.com 2.5S Coupe GLS SEL 25,384 miles, white, Interior Graphite, Page Thirty2.5L, auto. 4 dr., sedan, 26,657 miles, black, 1.8L, 6 spd. 4 dr., sedan, 39, 652 miles, gray, 2.5L, auto, 6 spd. BRIGHTON GARAGE, INC. New GMC trucks & SUVs, as well as a great selection of quality pre-owned vehicles! Island Pond, VT • 723-4455 • 800-750-2425 www.brightongarage.com • Mon.–Sat. 8–5, Sun. 8–3 DeLaBruere’s Auto Sales & Service White, sunroof, 2011 Jeep Liberty Limited Jet 2011 Ford F-150 FX4 Crew Cab 4X4 4x4, 4 Newport-Derby dr., SUV, 35,001Road, miles, Newport, VT • 334-5028 silver, 3.7L V6,Sales auto, 4 spd. 60,000 miles. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-4. www.delabruere.com GM QUALITY PARTS RIVERVIEW GARAGE ALL OUR VEHICLES ARE SOUTHERN! Peter Fecteau, Owner 2182 VT Rte. 15 East, Morrisville, VT Phone: 802-888-3937 • Fax: 802-888-8517 [email protected] • riverviewgarage.com “Where a man’s word and a handshake mean something.” “Celebrating 35 years in business.” FEATURED VEHICLES: 2009 Ford F-150 4X4 Silver, V8, 80,928 miles, extended cab. auto., 4X4, 117K. $40.00 $13,000 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle S PZEV Convertible 2 dr., 6A, 92,989 miles, Lime Green, 2.5L I5, auto, 6 spd. 2002 Chevy 2006 Dodge 2010 Ford 2012 FORD TRANSIT Silverado Dakota F-150 4 cyl., silver, 18,605 2500miles. HD, leather, 4 door crew, V8, Lariat, V8, 4 dr. Summer Tire Change Over! Clean, extended cab, 4X4, auto., 6 cyl., 82K. $9,500 crew, 4X4, loaded, loaded, 4X4, auto., FL 2011 HYUNDAI truck, SONATA 216K. GA truck, 130K. 4 cyl., red, 32,722 miles. SPECIAL! $9,000 $18,000 2010 SUZUKI SX4 6 month limited powertrain warranty on most vehicles $6,000 or more. 4 cyl., AWD, silver, 72,956 miles. 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY 2008 COBALT LECHEVY HOURS: T R U B We sell Goodyear, Hancook, Main Street, General Barton& more! (Next to Lake House Saloon) the Chronicle, April 22, 2015 Where you deal with the owners! TOTAL SERVICE & MORE! CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS! 2008 Dodge Dakota Cars, Trucks & Mini-vans! 4 cyl., blue, 53,324 miles. 4 cyl., white, MON.–FRI. 5 AM–6 PM, 46,000 miles. SAT. 5 AM–2 PM, CLOSED SUNDAY. Complete FAMILYAUTO Automotive 525-1255 Service Center Including Discount Tires! YOU WO Tires & Reconditioning N’ T BELIEVE OUR L O W GA Located across from Bond Auto Parts S PRICE *VT INSPECTION STATION* Butler’s Ben Mossa Owner 2014 CHEVY IMPALA LT - 4 dr., 6 cyl., auto., p. win./lks., cruise, CD, maroon, p. sunroof, p. seats, alum. rims, 11K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,995. 2013 CHEVY CRUZE LS - 4 dr., 4 cyl., auto., p. win./lks., cruise, CD, silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,500. 2009 CHEVY COBALT LT - 4 dr., 4 cyl., auto, air, cuise, p. win./lks., maroon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,995. 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT - 4 dr., 6 cyl., p. seats, p. sunroof, V6, auto., air, cruise, p. win./lks., gray . . . . . . . . .$11,995. 2007 CHEVY IMPALA - 6 cyl., p. win./lks., cruise, p. seats, black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,995. 2009 Volkswagen CC 2010 Chrysler 2006 SATURN ION - 4 dr., 4 cyl., p.Sebring win./lks., cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,995. Touring 2005 CHEVY SILVERADOConvertible EXT. CAB 4X4 - V8, 5.3, auto., air, CD, bedliner, towVR6 package . . .4 . . . .Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AWD . .$11,995. 2005 CHEVY IMPALA 4 dr., 6 cyl., auto., air, CD, p. win./lks., cruise, 80K miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,995. 4 dr., sedan, 54,563 miles, 2 dr., 33,480 miles, white, 2005 CHEVY MALIBU - 4 cyl., auto., p. win./lks., silver . . . . . . . . . . .black, . . . . . . . . . .3.6L . . . . . . . V6, . . . . . . auto, . . . . . . . . .$6,995. 6 spd. V6,CARLO auto, 20052.7L CHEVY MONTE SS - 2 4 dr., spd. 6 cyl., auto., p. win./lks., CD, cruise, p. sunroof, leather seats . . . . . . . .$5,995. 2004 CHEVY SILVERADO REG. CAB 4X4 - 6 ft. bed, V8, auto., air, CD, towing, bedliner, green . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,995. 2004 DODGE STRATUS - 4 dr., 4 cyl., auto., p. win./lks., cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,495. 2004 CHEVY SILVERADO Z71 - p. win./lks., cruise, CD, maroon, 5.3, V8, auto., bedliner, p. driver’s seat . . . . . . . . .$9,995. 2003 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER - 4 dr., 4X4, 6 cyl., auto., air, CD, p. win./lks., cruise, green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,995. 2003 CHEVY MALIBU LS - 6 cyl., auto., p. win./lks., CD, aluminum wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,995. 2002 CHEVY CAVALIER - 2 dr., auto., 4 cyl., clean car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500. 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM - 6 cyl., auto., air, p. win./lks., cruise, maroon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,995. 2001 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON - 4WD, 4 dr., 4 cyl., auto., p. win./lks., heated seats, green & silver . . . . . . . . . .$5,995. 1999 SAAB 9.3 TURBO CONVERTIBLE - 4 cyl., turbo, p. win./lks., cruise, CD, red, southern car . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,995. 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF - 3 dr., 4 cyl., 5 spd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,995. 2007 Volvo S80 AWD 4 dr., sedan, 66,575 miles, blue, V8 DOHC, auto, 6 spd. V8, 64,514 miles CarsRed, and Trucks For Sale Mountain View Auto., Inc. 2008 CHRYSLER T&C VAN 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO Sales and Service Blue, 105,500 miles. V8,AM/FM/CD gray,.........................................$12,500 2 dr., black, 5 spd., 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT - 44K, auto., loaded, remote start, 2010 HYUNDAI ACCENT - 77K, auto., manual W/L/M .................................................................................$7,295 miles. 2008 CHEVY 2010 SUBARU FORESTEREQUINOX - 98K, auto., AWD, wagon, power110,112 W/L/M, AM/FM/CD, cruise, tilt, sunroof, power driver’s seat, roof rack ......................................................................................................$13,995 V6, silver, 74,449 miles. 2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING - 84K, auto., AM/FM/CD, power W/L/M............................................$8,995 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO 2009 CADILLAC DTS - 97K, auto., V8, loaded, power W/L/M, AM/FM/CD,cruise, radio & phone on V8, tilt,tan, 4 dr., 129,287 miles. 2006 IMPALA steeringCHEVY wheel, power heated seats, elec. sunroof, leather interior, Northstar ...................................$12,925 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA - 112K, 4.0L V6, SR5, tilt, power W/L/M, AM/FM/CD, xtra cab 4X4....................$17,995 V6, blue, 51,740 miles. 2008 SUBARU OUTBACK WGN. - 96K, leather, auto., power W/L/M, AM/FM/CD, AWD.....................................$12,500 2000 FORD WINDSTAR 2008 MERCURY MILAN - 93K, auto., AM/FM/CD, 4 cyl., power W/L/M .......................................................$7,995 2006 DODGE GRAND 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY - 87K, auto., power W/L/M, AM/FM/CD, tilt, cruise.........................$9,995 VAN 2007 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY - 69K, auto., AM/FM/CD, power W/L/M ..........................................$9,995 CARAVAN V6, silver, 90,725 Blue, 74,232 miles. 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT - 60K, 2.0L turbo, auto., leather, loaded! ...................................................$10,000 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA S - 103K, 5 speed trans., AM/FM/CD, power W/L/M ..........................................$7,995 miles. 2006 GMC SIERRA SLE - 116K, auto., 4X4, loaded, air, cruise, power W/L/M, AM/FM/CD, tilt, power seat, 4VOLKSWAGEN dr. ..................................................................................................................................................$13,995 2005 JETTA 2006 GMC SIERRA - 171K, 4X4, auto., reg. cab, manual windows, tilt, AM/FM/CD ....................................$3,995 5 2006 cyl., silver, FORD ESCAPE85,897 XLT - 105K,miles. V6, AWD, auto., power W/L/M, AM/FM/CD, cruise, tilt, elec. sunroof, power driver’s seat ......................................................................................................................................$7,995 2005 SUBARU RS AWD IMPREZA - 82K, 4 dr., 5 spd., power W/L/M, air, AM/FM/CD, cruise ...................$7,495 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER - 114K, auto., 4X4, AM/FM/CD/SAT, 4 dr., power W/L/M ....................................$7,995 2004 FORD EXPLORER XLT - 84K, auto., V6, power W/L/M, AM/FM/CD, rear heat control, cruise, tilt, 4X4, power seat, roof rack ..........................................................................................................................$6,995 2004 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS - 160K, auto., power W/L/M, AM/FM/CD, air, tilt, 4X4..............................$3,995 2003 GMC SONOMA - 130K, auto., 4X4, power W/L/M, AM/FM/CD ............................................................$6,995 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SS - 92K, auto., 2 dr. coupe, loaded, leather....................................$5,495 376 BROAD STREET, LYNDONVILLE, VERMONT 05851 802-626-4276 • Mon.-Fri. 8-5 • 802-626-9251 • Sat. 8-Noon Dennis Choquette Owner Brian Smith Sales Consultant We are pleased fo to announce the AS ALWAYS, KEY AUTO r you!) addition of SELLS FOR LESS! r ie z ra c n e v e ’s t a Wh Butler Family Auto Cori Lucas & s a g w than our lo Jake Raymond prices? How Sherry Aubin Nate Mathieu to our Service r Reconditioning Specialist Office Manager u o t u abo Department. (And we ev en pump it 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4Model Good Used Late (VT) 1-800-639-1591 Dave & Diane Ainsworth Mike Derick Sales Consultant Josh Cole Sales Consultant S! 40 keyautosales.net ! than 100 gallons? NO PROBLEM! Key Auto 334-1996 PRICES! VT INSPECTION STATION. Sales toll free • AUTO REPAIR • SMALL ENGINES • TIRES & PARTS W LHO EATI Toll Free Want LESS G N888-707-8579 OIL Together, they bring almost 30 years experience! Cori Lucas Technician Summer Tire Changeover! We sell Goodyear, Hankook, General & more! AS ALWAYS, KEY AUTO SELLS FOR LESS! Delivering heating oil, gasoline, kerosene, on & off road diesel. Bulk deliveries welcome! VT Fuel Assistance Dealer. WE DO ALL MINOR & MAJOR AUTO REPAIRS! ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! 94 Community Drive Derby, VT 888-707-8579 Jake Raymond Technician $ Complete Automotive Service Center Including Discount Tires & Reconditioning. Located across from Bond Auto Parts. keyautosales.net the Chronicle, April 22, 2015 Wayde Tyler NEW & REBUILT UNITS AVAILABLE. 802- 334-6428 C&D Starter Shop 536 Highland Avenue, Newport, VT 05855 Starters, Generators & Alternators Repaired WE BUY JUNK CARS UP TO $200. WE SELL USED CARS. Derby Road, Derby, VT 89. MOUNT & BALANCE 95 4 Tires With Alignment 15. SAVINGS OF $29.95 Expires 10/31/14) 5/5/15. (Expires VERMONT STATE INSPECTION $ 95 DARE TO COMPARE! 15. PLUS FREE 27-POINT INSPECTION! LOOKING FOR USED OIL! INTEREST RATES AS LOW AS 1.4% (TO QUALIFIED BUYERS). OVER 130 VEHICLES IN STOCK! www.SHATTUCK MOTORS.com NEW & USED TIRES! 154 East Main St., Newport 334-5044 Rte. 5, Derby Road, Derby 334-6044 Our 33rd year in business. Orleans County • BRAKES • EXHAUST • ENGINE REPAIRS • NEW TIRES TAYLOR’S AUTOMOTIVE, INC. Quality Service • Repair • Foreign • Domestic 334 Barton-Orleans Rd., Barton, VT • 525-3456 • Open Mon.-Fri., 7:30-5:30 2015 Maple Syrup Available! Auto service experts. Brake rebate ends April 30. WE RECYCLE USED OIL. INSPECTIONS! • AUTOS • TRUCKS • MOTORCYCLES • TRAILERS #4 inspection due. SAFETY CHECK WITH EVERY OIL CHANGE! Certified Technicians. Eric, Jon, Nick, Francis & Helene. “You auto try us!” • FUEL SYSTEMS • SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS • STRUTS Left to right: Dan Sidney, John Thall, and David Left to right: Mark Sullivan, Rachel Twofoot, David Ofsuryk, & John Tholl Ofsuryk. Why Pay More Elsewhere? Call Bub: Home 525-3228 • Garage 525-6520 • Cell 673-9078 ELECTRICAL • TIRE REPAIRS • DIAGNOSTICS • WELDING open saturdays 8am - 12:30pm • Cars • Trucks • Tractors • Interstate Batteries Bub’s Used Cars, Inc. SERVICE Center $ AUTO Page Thirty-one Your Local Authorized GM Service Department 24.95 $ 5 qt. OIL CHANGE Excluding diesel & synthetic oil Kevin Wheeler (right) 22 $ VT STATE INSPECTION Time for #4! ASE Master Automotive Tech & Certified GM Technician Ryan Simino (left) GM Trained Technician Sales DeLaBruere’s Auto & Service TOTAL SERVICE & MORE! 5605 U.S. Route 5, Newport, VT • 334-5028 Open: Mon.-Fri. 8-6; Sat. 8-4, service 8-12; Sun. 9-3. CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS! Available mostcars cars&& light light trucks. 5/5/15. (Available onon most trucks.Expires Expires 10/31/14.) LUBE, OIL & FILTER SERVICE $1 95 Replace oil filter • Lube chassis • Check fluids PLUS FREE 27-POINT INSPECTION! Available on most & lighttrucks. trucks.Up Uptoto55qts. qts. 5W30 5W30 oil, 5/5/15. (Available on most carscars & light oil, synthetics synthetics&&diesels dieselsextra. extraExpires Expires 10/31/14.) D O COLLISION CENTER Derby Road, Derby, VT Same great people, Same great service! If you have any questions for our Body Shop, give Lucy Lucas a call. We promise you perfect body work! We stand behind our work for as long as you own your vehicle. 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LEASE FOR ONLY $ /mo. 239 First payment waived!* OR BUY WITH /mo.* 0% FINANCING FOR 72 MONTHS! *Must have GM lease in household. $1,000 down plus tax, registration & acquisition fee. ** *Taxes, registration, and acquisition fee due at signing. Must have current lease in household. **Well qualified buyers. CASH FOR $ JUNKERS! 3 000 2013 Chevy Silverado 2011 Chevy Cruze Double cab, 1500, LT, 1 owner, 27K. #634A. Auto., pwr. windows & locks, tilt, XM radio w/bluetooth. #627R. Sale price $30,995 Your trade –$3,000 Sale price 15,995 Your trade –$3,000 $ $ ...or even less if your trade is worth more! ...or even less if your trade is worth more! 2011 Chevy Malibu LT Clean car, auto., pwr. windows & locks. #9429A. 22,995 4X4, reg. cab. #658A. Sale price $17,995 Your trade–$3,000 $ $ $ 14,995 14,995 ...or even less if your trade is worth more! ...or even less if your trade is worth more! Reg. cab, work truck, 4X2, w/cap. #9497. Your trade –$3,000 21,995 $ 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 Sale price $17,995 Your trade –$3,000 ...or even less if your trade is worth more! ...or even less if your trade is worth more! 2013 Chevy Impala LTZ 2013 Chevy Malibu 2LT 2012 Chevy Colorado 4X4 2012 Ford Fiesta V6, leather, moonroof, 29K. #9486. My Link radio. #9516. Reg. cab, only 17K, auto. #658B. AM/FM/CD/MP3, Bluetooth, 38MPG. #538B. Sale price $19,995 Your trade –$3,000 Sale price 24,995 Your trade–$3,000 $ Sale price $22,995 Your trade –$3,000 Sale price $21,995 Your trade –$3,000 Sale price $21,995 Your trade –$3,000 $ Sale price $15,995 Your trade –$3,000 $ $ $ $ ...or even less if your trade is worth more! ...or even less if your trade is worth more! ...or even less if your trade is worth more! ...or even less if your trade is worth more! ...or even less if your trade is worth more! $ 16,995 3 Cruzes To Choose From! 2011 Chevy Silverado 4X4 1500, reg. cab, auto., custom aluminum cap, only 15K, 1 owner. #9584. Sale price $24,995 Sale price $25,995 Your trade –$3,000 2013 Chevy Silverado 1500 30K, 38 MPG highway. #9524. One trade per transaction. Not valid on previously quoted deals. Crew cab, with plow, pwr. windows & locks, cruise, tilt, XM radio. 4X4. #508A. 12,995 2014 Chevy Cruze Don’t worry, if your vehicle is worth more, you’ll get more! 2013 Chevy Silverado 1500 $ 27,995 , Guaranteed minimum trade allowance on any used vehicle in stock! 21,995 19,995 18,995 18,995 12,995 ...or even less if your trade is worth more! 2011 Chevy Silverado 4X4 2014 Buick Encore 2013 Chevy Silverado 4X4 2011 Chevy Silverado 2014 Chevy Traverse AWD 2012 Ford Focus SE Double cab, LT, V8. #488A. 1 owner, 7,800 miles, Buick luxury in a small SUV! #9576A. Double cab, black, 1 owner. #713A. 1500, crew cab, LT, 49K, 5.3. #9489A. 2 LT, 17K. GM CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! #9572. 2.0L, CD w/MP3, Bluetooth, power windows, power locks, cruise, tilt, remote entry. #611A. Sale price $17,995 Sale price $25,995 Your trade –$3,000 Sale price $28,995 Your trade –$3,000 Sale price $29,995 Your trade –$3,000 Sale price 31,995 Your trade –$3,000 Sale price $34,995 Your trade –$3,000 $ $ $ 26,995 $ $ ...or even less if your trade is worth more! ...or even less if your trade is worth more! ...or even less if your trade is worth more! ...or even less if your trade is worth more! ...or even less if your trade is worth more! 22,995 25,995 $ 28,995 Your trade –$3,000 $ 31,995 14,995 ...or even less if your trade is worth more! Visit McMahon’s 2 0 1 4 H O N DA C R V Always a great selection of $1 3 , 9 9 5 late model 2 0 1 4 T O Y O TA C O R O L L A Subarus, Hondas, and $17 ,9 95 Toyotas! 20 11 NIS SA N S EN TR A Sale price 16,995 Your trade–$3,000 Sale price 28,995 Your trade–$3,000 25 , 9 95 ...or even less if your trade is worth more! Sale price 19,995 Your trade–$3,000 16,995 2 00 8 NI SS AN FR ON TI ER 2 0 1 1 M A Z DA 3 S P O RT Crew cab, 4X4, SE, 1 owner, 4.0L V6, spray-in liner. #622A. 1 owner, only 43K, 2.5L, Bluetooth, power windows, power Sale price $20,995 Your trade–$3,000 locks, auto, MP3 player. #9473. $ 17 ,995 ...or even less if your trade is worth more! 888-4942 Sale price $18,995 Your trade–$3,000 $ 15,995 ...or even less if your trade is worth more! 2 0 0 7 T O Y O TA C A M R Y V6, auto., AM/FM. #591A. $ 2 0 ,9 9 5 ...or even less if your trade is worth more! 27, 9 95 ...or even less if your trade is worth more! 2 0 1 3 F I AT 5 0 0 P O P Auto., AM/FM CD, pwr. windows & locks, 40 mpg highway. #9527. Sale price $15,995 Your trade–$3,000 $ 1 2,995 ...or even less if your trade is worth more! 2 0 1 2 T O YO TA H I G H L A N D E R Z 2 0 14 B M W 3 2 0 i 28 mpg highway, V6, fully loaded. #10439B. XDrive AWD, 2.0 twin power turbo, loaded! #9573. Sale price 14,995 Your trade –$3,000 $ $ $ 15,995 Sale price $23,995 Your trade–$3,000 ...or even less if your trade is worth more! ...or even less if your trade is worth more! $ 34K, leather, loaded. #9499. Sale price $20,995 Your trade–$3,000 $ Sale price $30,995 Your trade–$3,000 2 0 13 H Y U N DA I G E N E S I S 4 dr. #496A. 18K. #9536. 2 0 1 2 T O Y O TA T U N D R A Double cab, long bed, 5.7L V8. #457A. Sale price $18,995 Your trade–$3,000 ...or even less if your trade is worth more! ...or even less if your trade is worth more! 2 0 1 4 V W J E T TA S E $ 8K, 5 dr. hatchback. #26534B. $ $ $ 2 01 4 N ISS AN V E R SA N OTE CD, clean car, great gas mileage! #31846C. 14K, moonroof, rear vision camera. #9437A. 1 1, 9 95 ...or even less if your trade is worth more! Sales Hours: Mon.–Fri. 8 AM–6 PM, Sat. 8 AM–4 PM Sale price $34,995 Your trade–$3,000 Sale price $34,995 Your trade–$3,000 $ $ 3 1, 99 5 ...or even less if your trade is worth more! 3 1, 99 5 ...or even less if your trade is worth more! 1-800-640-4942 Located on the corner of Routes 15 & 100 in Morrisville, VT View our inventory online at www.mcmahonchevrolet.com Pictures are for design purposes only and may not reflect actual vehicle.
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