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Williston Armadillos

July 27, 2017 By Observer
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Gov. Scott launches farmer certification program

July 27, 2017 By Observer
Lorenzo Whitcomb explains some of his conservation efforts during Gov. Scott's visit to the family farm in WIllisotn on the 13th.

Lorenzo Whitcomb explains some of his conservation efforts during Gov. Scott’s visit to the family farm in WIllisotn on the 13th.

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Armadillos third in league

July 27, 2017 By Observer
Williston Armadillos' lefty pitcher, Ken Freeman during their game versus Waterury on Sunday the 23rd. The Armadillos won the game and are in 3rd place in the league.

Williston Armadillos’ lefty pitcher, Ken Freeman during their game versus Waterury on Sunday the 23rd. The Armadillos won the game and are in 3rd place in the league.

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Lake Iroquois homes to get environmental overhaul

July 27, 2017 By Observer
Observer file photo The landscape around six adjacent homes on Lake Iroquois will be revamped this summer for sediment and phosphorous control to improve the water quality in the lake.

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The landscape around six adjacent homes on Lake Iroquois will be revamped
this summer for sediment and phosphorous control to improve the water
quality in the lake.

Six homes along Lake Iroquois in Hinesburg will receive a shoreland restoration overhaul thanks to a grant from the Vermont Clean Water Initiative, managed by the Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District.

The project will install new landscape designs to reduce sediment and phosphorus loading in the 243-acre lake that straddles the Williston and Hinesburg town line.

Site work at the homes will address sediment and phosphorous loading in the lake, which the State of Vermont currently rates as in “fair” condition.

Each participating property will undergo an analysis to identify sources of sediment and phosphorous runoff into the lake. Then, a landscape designer will design plans for each property to treat stormwater runoff, repair eroded shorelines and restore natural buffers.

After landowner approval, the designs will be installed.

The Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District seeks more landowners interested in conducting shoreland and riparian habitat restoration projects on their property. More information is available at winooskinrcd.org or by email at info@winooskinrcd.org.

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Utilities spur Vermonters to turn over new ‘Leaf’

July 27, 2017 By Observer

The Vermont Electric Cooperative and Green Mountain Power are partnering with automaker Nissan to encourage Vermonters to purchase the all-electric Leaf with a $10,000 rebate. [Read more…]

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Summer stage at CVU

July 27, 2017 By Observer
Observer courtesy photo Students prepare Tuesday for the Aug. 11-13 run of “The Lion King” at CVU.

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Students prepare Tuesday for the Aug. 11-13 run of “The Lion King” at CVU.

Students prepare for first-ever summer musical, ‘The Lion King’

By Jason Starr

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SD Ireland advances to semis

July 27, 2017 By Observer
SD Ireland's Tyler Skaflestad makes a nice play at second base during their game vs the Colchester Cannons on Wednesday the 5th.

SD Ireland’s Tyler Skaflestad makes a nice play at second base during their game vs the Colchester Cannons on Wednesday the 5th.

By Lauren Read

Observer correspondent

The odds were stacked against the SD Ireland legion baseball team on Tuesday at the Vermont legion state tournament.

Facing the top seed in a tournament the SD Ireland barely snuck into — and already having one loss in the double-elimination format — the team smoked the Colchester Cannons 16-2 to advance.

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Little Leaguers vie for state title

July 27, 2017 By Observer
Wyatt Wolpert takes a cut during the Williston Little League 11-12 All Stars game with Shelburne on Sunday the 9th.

Wyatt Wolpert takes a cut during the Williston Little League 11-12 All Stars game with Shelburne on Sunday the 9th.

By Lauren Read

Observer correspondent

The age 11 and 12 Williston All-Star baseball team is still alive in the Vermont Little League state championship tournament. [Read more…]

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How to choose the right type of walker

July 27, 2017 By Observer

By Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior,

I know there are different types of walkers. How do you choose? [Read more…]

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Recreation and Parks

July 27, 2017 By Observer

Summer camps

There are three weeks left of camp offerings and still time to register. Registration closes on the Thursday before the start date of each camp or session. Registration closes Thursdays at midnight online and 4:30 p.m. in the rec department office. Check the rec department website for details and to register (willistonrec.org).

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