Vermont

The town I grew up in was Charlotte, Vermont; it is located about 20 minutes away from Burlington, Vermont. Charlotte was tiny population sized compared to Burlington even though it was much bigger geographically. It was a small town, but it was an amazing place to grow up. Growing up I lived on over 200 acres where cows grazed in our front lawn. It was almost as if you had the best of both worlds living here because of how close the city was. There were many traditions that the town…

drag racing and especially the NHRA. She influenced me by showing that everyone can do anything if they put their mind to it. For example, I became the varsity lacrosse goalie for my high school team. Shirley Muldowney was born in Burlington, Vermont and grew in Schenectady, New York. Her birthday is June 19, 1940. She fell in love with her first husband when she was 16 and still in high school. She dropped out of high school and married him. She fell into racing when they got married. She…

Different Views One of the leading views in the United States right now is that marijuana should be legalized. Proponents claim that marijuana is a relatively safe substance that would not cause significant harm to the user, and therefore should be a good candidate for legalization. Other than pure enjoyment, the main rationales used by advocates of legalization revolve around safety. Since marijuana is currently federally illegal, one of the main avenues of attaining it is through the black…

Farm to school helps to cut down on overall emissions by reducing total distance food is transported. For example, a local Burlington school gets its beef from just outside the city. “The Burlington School Food Project has recently contracted with Vermont farmers to raise local beef that will be slaughter and processed within 15 miles of the city” (Camp). Farm to school also supports the growth of community by encouraging schools and local farms to work together to come to an agreement regarding…

Ties was started in the year 1993 in Vermont by designer Bill Kenerson. He started the company out of a personal need for fashionable bow ties. Initially, the company’s catalog consisted of six bow tie designs in a one-page catalog. Now, after more than 2 decades in the business, the store expanded its collection to include neckties, cummerbunds, pocket squares, ascots, cravats, neckties, boys’ ties and scarves. While most of the items are hand-made in Vermont, others are supplied by carefully…

all know it is abundantly challenging and full of surprises. In 1859 Burlington, Vermont one of the world’s most intelligent man was born into this world known by John Dewey. His parents where hard workers that worked in the farms of Vermont for three generations. Life as John Dewey knew it was not handed to him. Achieving his goals was a key stone in which he furthered his education by attending the University of Vermont and the University of Michigan for his PhD. While in school John Dewey…

Environmental Education & Sustainability in Schools Many school districts are debating whether or not to include some form of environmental education in their curriculum. Environmental education not only benefits student health and knowledge, but encourages them to develop into citizens who are prepared to make a positive impact in local and global communities. According to the United Stated Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “Environmental education is a process that allows individuals…

The Right to Die The Vermont Death with Dignity Statute is a result of a 10-year campaign know as - Patient Choice and Control at the End of Life, Act 39 - and was passed through the state legislature on May 20, 2013. When the law passed it immediately became effective and Vermont became the 1st state of 3 in the U.S. to pass the death with dignity law. The original act resulted in a 10-year campaign and had certain provisions for patient protection that required a psychological evaluation to…

They also closed an astounding total of two hundred thirty six roads in Vermont. The totals of rainfall were 5 inches at the Outer Banks in North Carolina and 15 inches in Beaufort County, 10 incher in the areas of Connecticut and New York. There was also a three day period of rain in Porto Rico. There was a number of 22 inches…

Bernie Sanders Bernard “Bernie” Sanders is a U.S. senator from Vermont and is a democratic candidate for the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Election Process: The process of him becoming president is most likely, due to the fact he is gaining more support through social media, democratic debates, etc. On April 30, 2015 during an address on Capitol Hill, he stated that he’s seeking to accept the presidential nomination of the democratic party, and announced, “I don't believe that the men and…