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(Montpelier, VT, July 12, 2010) – Lt. Governor Brian Dubie today said that legislation unveiled in South Burlington today by Vermont Senators Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders promises a long-term solution to milk price instability that has pushed many of Vermont’s dairy farmers to the brink.
“The future of our state as we know it depends on the survival of our dairy farms,” Dubie said, “and that is wholly dependent on getting a fair price for their milk. It’s a fix that only Washington can provide. Vermont’s farmers should know, and all Vermonters can be proud to know that Congressman Peter Welch, and Senators Pat Leahy and Bernie Sanders have provided the vision and leadership in Washington to save the American dairy farmer.”
In May, Congressman Welch and Congressman Jim Costa of California introduced the H.R. 5288, The Dairy Price Program Stabilization Act of 2010, in the House of Representatives.
Last week, Senator Sanders introduced S. 3531, The Dairy Market Stabilization Act in the Senate. Senator Leahy, as senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee is a co-sponsor, along with Senator Patty Murray of Washington.
Dubie wrote to his fellow-lieutenant governors in April, urging them to ask their representatives in Congress to sign on as co-sponsors. A number of lieutenant governors signaled their support. Dubie said he will contact lieutenant governors again to rally support for the Sanders-Leahy Senate bill.
“Anything I can do to leverage my relationships in other states, that will help bring Senate cosponsors on board with this important legislation is a role I am honored to play in support our dairy farmers,” Dubie concluded.
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Lt. Gov. soliciting feedback on Healthy Aging Commission Report & Recommendations
(Montpelier, VT, July 7, 2010) -- On Thursday, July 8, Healthy Aging Commission Chair Lt. Governor Brian Dubie will travel to Springfield, Bellows Falls and Woodstock, soliciting feedback on the Commission’s recently-released 2010 Healthy Aging Report & Recommendations to the Governor.
This will be the fifth and final day of Lt. Gov. Dubie’s statewide tour. Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont Director Joyce Lemire will accompany Lt. Governor Dubie for the day.
Dubie launched the tour in early June in the Northeast Kingdom with Ken Gordon of the Northeast Vermont Area Agency on Aging and Commission member Mary Daly of Fairlee, and in Rutland with Barbara Hanson and Sally Conrad of the Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging. On Tuesday, he was joined by Mary West of the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging and Commission member Nancy Lang, who also serves as AARP’s Northeast Regional Volunteer Director. On Wednesday, Nancy Lang, along with Central Vermont Council on Aging Director Beth Stern and Nutrition Resources Coordinator Kathy Paquet joined the lieutenant governor for three stops in Central Vermont.
So far, Lt. Gov. Dubie says, feedback from seniors has run the gamut of topics, from preventative care, chronic disease management and home safety to nutrition, neighbors helping neighbors, support for senior centers, housing needs and taxes, transportation, role models for healthy aging and “elder-proofing your home”.
Dubie said, “It has been a breath of fresh air to meet with older Vermonters in a variety of settings, and listen to their thoughts and suggestions on issues that affect more of us, and our families, than ever before. As Chair of the Governor’s Commission on Healthy Aging, I have made it a priority to make our state a place where all older Vermonters can enjoy a good quality of life, better financial security, continued opportunities for personal growth, healthier living and more affordable health care, independence and closeness to community.”
The report was developed by the 15-member Governor’s Commission on Healthy Aging and focuses on high priority healthy aging issues as well as recommendations for extending healthy aging goals in Vermont. The commission has advanced these 12 recommendations with particular attention to the promotion of evidence-based programs.
The Governor’s Commission on Healthy Aging’s main mission is to recommend to the Governor ways that state government can reach out to communities and the private sector, as well as the agencies that provide services, to help make healthy aging a common theme for all seniors across Vermont. Lt. Governor Dubie has chaired the commission since its inception in March, 2005.
Thursday’s itinerary:
8:45 – 9:15
Discussion on Healthy Aging Report
Springfield Senior Center
139 Main St., Springfield
9:15 – 10:30
Tour & Staff Discussion on Aging Report
Council on Aging Offices
56 Main St. Suite 202, Springfield
11:00 – 12:00
Bellows Falls Exercise Group Healthy Aging Discussion
1 Hospital Court, Bellows Falls1:30 - 2:30
Discussion on Healthy Aging Report
Woodstock Senior Center
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(Montpelier, VT, July 6, 2010) – Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie, who chairs the Governor’s Commission on Healthy Aging, today encouraged older Vermonters to take special precautions while this week’s extreme heat persists, and urged all Vermonters to check in on older relatives and neighbors.
The National Weather Service in Burlington has declared that a heat advisory is in effect, which means that a combination of hot temperatures and high humidity is expected to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Temperatures in the mid-90s are expected for the next two days.
Lt. Gov. Dubie said, “It’s vitally important for older Vermonters and others who may be weak or frail to slow down, stay out of the sun, drink plenty of cool, non-alcoholic beverages, preferably water, avoid over-eating, and spend time in locations with air-conditioning if possible, such as shopping malls, libraries, senior centers or community centers. If you don’t have access to air conditioning, a fan can help.”
“Until the weather breaks and cooler temperatures return,” Dubie said, “look out for anyone who might be having a hard time coping with the heat, but especially your older relatives and neighbors. A friendly phone call or visit could save a life.”
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Lt. Gov. soliciting feedback on Healthy Aging Commission Report & Recommendations
(Montpelier, VT, July 6, 2010) -- On Wednesday, July 7, Healthy Aging Commission Chair Lt. Governor Brian Dubie will concentrate on Central Vermont in his statewide tour seeking feedback on the Commission’s recently-released 2010 Healthy Aging Report & Recommendations to the Governor.
Healthy Aging Commission member Nancy Lang, retired educator and immediate past-president of AARP Vermont, now serving as AARP Northeast Regional Volunteer Director, will join the lieutenant governor on Wednesday, as will Central Vermont Council on Aging Director Beth Stern and Nutrition Resources Coordinator Kathy Paquet.
Dubie launched the tour in early June in the Northeast Kingdom with Ken Gordon of the Northeast Vermont Area Agency on Aging and Commission member Mary Daly of Fairlee, and in Rutland with Barbara Hanson and Sally Conrad of the Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging. On Tuesday, he was joined by Mary West of the Champlain Valley Agency and Commission member Nancy Lang.
So far, Lt. Gov. Dubie says, feedback from seniors has run the gamut of topics, from preventative care, chronic disease management and home safety to nutrition, neighbors helping neighbors, support for senior centers, housing needs and taxes, transportation, role models for healthy aging and “elder-proofing your home”.
Dubie said, “It has been a breath of fresh air to meet with older Vermonters in a variety of settings, and listen to their thoughts and suggestions on issues that affect more of us, and our families, than ever before. As Chair of the Governor’s Commission on Healthy Aging, I have made it a priority to make our state a place where all older Vermonters can enjoy a good quality of life, better financial security, continued opportunities for personal growth, healthier living and more affordable health care, independence and closeness to community.”
The report was developed by the 15-member Governor’s Commission on Healthy Aging and focuses on high priority healthy aging issues as well as recommendations for extending healthy aging goals in Vermont. The commission has advanced these 12 recommendations with particular attention to the promotion of evidence-based programs.
The Governor’s Commission on Healthy Aging’s main mission is to recommend to the Governor ways that state government can reach out to communities and the private sector, as well as the agencies that provide services, to help make healthy aging a common theme for all seniors across Vermont. Lt. Governor Dubie has chaired the commission since its inception in March, 2005.
Wednesday’s itinerary:
10:00 – 11:15
Tour & Healthy Aging discussion
Barre Senior Center
135 N. Main St., Barre12:00 – 1:15
Lunch & Healthy Aging discussion
Randolph Senior Center
6 Hale St, Randolph2:00 - 3:00
Healthy Aging Discussion
The Park House Shared Elder Residence
South Main St, RochesterThe Healthy Aging Tour will conclude in Southeastern Vermont on Thursday, 8 July.
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Lt. Gov. soliciting feedback on Healthy Aging Commission Report & Recommendations
(Montpelier, VT, July 2, 2010) -- On Tuesday, July 6, Healthy Aging Commission Chair Lt. Governor Brian Dubie will concentrate on the Champlain Valley in his statewide tour to seek feedback on the Commission’s recently-released 2010 Healthy Aging Report & Recommendations to the Governor.
He launched the tour in early June in the Northeast Kingdom with Ken Gordon of the Northeast Vermont Area Agency on Aging Healthy Aging Commission member Mary Daly of Fairlee, and in Rutland with Barbara Hanson and Sally Conrad of the Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging.
On Tuesday, he will be joined by Mary West of the Champlain Valley Agency and by Healthy Aging Commission member Nancy Lang, immediate past-president of AARP Vermont, now serving as AARP Northeast Regional Volunteer Director.
So far, Lt. Gov. Dubie says, feedback from seniors has run the gamut of topics, from preventative care, chronic disease management and home safety to nutrition, neighbors helping neighbors, support for senior centers, housing needs and taxes, transportation, role models for healthy aging and “elder-proofing your home”.
Dubie said, “It has been a breath of fresh air to meet with older Vermonters in a variety of settings, and listen to their thoughts and suggestions on issues that affect more of us, and our families, than ever before. As Chair of the Governor’s Commission on Healthy Aging, I have made it a priority to make our state a place where all older Vermonters can enjoy a good quality of life, better financial security, continued opportunities for personal growth, healthier living and more affordable health care, independence and closeness to community. I will be eager to visit with seniors in the Champlain Valley, Central and Southeastern Vermont this week, and hear their reactions to the Commission’s report.”
The report was developed by the 15-member Governor’s Commission on Healthy Aging and focuses on high priority healthy aging issues as well as recommendations for extending healthy aging goals in Vermont. The commission has advanced these 12 recommendations with particular attention to the promotion of evidence-based programs.
The Governor’s Commission on Healthy Aging’s main mission is to recommend to the Governor ways that state government can reach out to communities and the private sector, as well as the agencies that provide services, to help make healthy aging a common theme for all seniors across Vermont. Lt. Governor Dubie has chaired the commission since its inception in March, 2005.
Tuesday’s itinerary:
10:00 – 11:00
Healthy Aging Discussion with Strength Training Groups
Charlotte Senior Center
212 Ferry Road, Charlotte11:30 – 1:15
Lunch with Seniors and Discussion to Follow
Champlain Senior Center
241 N. Winooski Ave, Burlington1:30 – 2:30 Discussion with After-lunch Bingo Group
Heineburg Senior Center
14 Heineberg Rd, BurlingtonThe Healthy Aging Tour will continue in Central Vermont on Wednesday, 7 July and will conclude in Southeastern Vermont on Thursday, 8 July.
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