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In Support of Jon Anderson
In Support of Jon Anderson
Editor:
Please join me in supporting the election of Representative Jon Anderson. I first met Jon when, as high school juniors, we attended Boys”State and then the two of us represented Vermont at Boys”Nation in 1970. I have known Jon for nearly four decades. Jon and I can disagree on many issues, but I strongly support his candidacy because of the following:
1. His commitment to the City. For almost a quarter of a century, Jon has held at least one and often several political and/or charitable public service positions in our community including as a member of the Planning Commission, City Council, Montpelier Downtown Community Association, Carr Lot Committee, several water study committees, and as a member of the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission.
2. His work ethic. He works tirelessly for all of us.
3. His background as an environmental lawyer. He is one of the best in this field.
4. His inclusionary attitude. He willingly listens and incorporates all possible points of view.
Jon, even as a freshman Legislator, has taken a lead role in passing important environmental legislationŃsuch as the groundwater billŃthat were widely supported. He will continue to lead the way in the House of Representatives.
Help MontpelierÉ Help Vermont!
Vote for Jon Anderson!
Bill Cody
Montpelier
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Despite Vandals, StoryWalk Returns
Editor:
Since last October, many residents of Vermont have had the opportunity to experience StoryWalk. Adults and children have had the chance to read a great children’s book while walking along amidst the beauty of the natural world. Thanks to the hard work and creativity of StoryWalk originator and volunteer Anne Ferguson, over a dozen StoryWalks have been installed along various paths, trails, and streets around Montpelier, Stowe, Burlington, Brattleboro, Moretown, Waterbury, Plainfield, Warren, Shelburne, Orange, and in other communities. Anne jointly volunteers for the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard library.
Many more Vermonters were recently deprived of an opportunity to experience StoryWalk when vandals crumpled pages, tore off pages, broke stakes, and generally ruined the stories that had been mounted for viewing along Main Street in Montpelier and the recreation path in Stowe. The vandals chose to destroy something that has brought pleasure to so many.
While it might seem like it’s not a big deal to replace a stolen laminated page, it actually requires that an entire new book be purchased. Laws forbid photocopying of copyrighted material so all pages displayed must be originals. In addition to the expense, there is a large amount of hand labor that goes into the creation of each StoryWalk. To date, this labor has been Anne Ferguson’s personal labor of love, so it’s particularly sad to see her many hours of effort trashed.
These aberrant acts of vandalism are a setback for StoryWalk, but they will end when all citizens refuse to tolerate them. The next StoryWalk will be installed in Montpelier’s Hubbard Park at the beginning of July and will be there for two weeks (running from the new shelter to the observation tower). Please come to walk, read, and enjoy. If you would like StoryWalk to come to your community, please call Rachel Senechal at the Kellogg Hubbard Library (802) 223-3338 or email your request to storywalkvt@yahoo.com
Nancy Schulz, Executive Director
Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition
Montpelier
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