Every two years we have the opportunity to choose between those who wish to represent us in the Vermont House of Representatives. Mike Mrowicki and David Deen have each been elected and served for several terms, representing the Windham-4 district. They will be opposed in November by two other candidates.
Let us not be lulled into thinking Mrowicki and Deen don't need our support to be re-elected. Why is it important?
Mrowicki has served on the House Committee on Human Services, working as a strong advocate for children and families, supporting paid sick leave for workers, expanding access to reproductive health care, tackling the growing trend of teens using e-cigarettes by supporting legislation restricting teens' access and including e-cigarettes in clean-indoor-air laws, protecting Vermonters from financial fraud, and more.
His active concern for the welfare of children and families dates back well before his work in Montpelier. For example, he has served as executive director of Putney Family Services, and he has been on the board of Sojourns Community Health Clinic. I remember him recruiting volunteers to glean for the Vermont Food Bank. In short, his commitment to the well-being of others is deep and longstanding.
In late September, a flock of 38 sheep, accompanied by shepherds, border collies, and one Maremma guard dog, walked more than seven miles from David Major's farm in Westminster West. Once they arrived at Putney Mountain - the most-often-visited natural area in the town (according to the 2010 survey...
After nearly 70 years, grazing animals returned to the summit of Putney Mountain - and kept it clear and open during the summer of 2014. In late September, a flock of 38 sheep, accompanied by shepherds David, Yesenia, Marion, Sam, Danielle, and Johnnie,NOTE (Unknown Author, 2014-11-23T00:10:47): Why no last...