Bill Young, executive director of Maple Leaf Farm has announced the addition of John Thaxton to the staff. As Admissions Clerk, John is responsible for assisting over 800 people annually with admission to the program. John is currently working toward substance abuse counseling certification. Maple Leaf Farm is a residential substance abuse treatment center licensed by the State of Vermont and is nationally accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Last year, 812 patients spent 12,566 days at Maple Leaf Farm.