Monday, Jan. 22, 2018

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 29 No. 39

Fiddle expert is returning

• The WalkOver Gallery in Bristol will host a versatile and talented musician on Jan. 27.

See Arts Beat, Page 10.

Lawmakers eye rail bridges plan

• State leaders appear ready to pusue $71 million Middlebury tunnel project. See Page 2.

Middlebury, Vermont

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ANWSD voters face bond to fix schools

No tax hike needed for $7.6M project

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — The Addison Northwest School District Board has officially adopted a $7.63 million proposal for voter consideration on Town Meeting Day that board members said would address critical energy efficiency, fire safety and security issues at all four district schools.

Board members at a Wednesday meeting also emphasized that payments on a bond to pay for the plan could be funded without increasing taxes.

It could be done, they said, because of savings through the energy improvements and revenue generated from a solar array (See ANWSD, Page 17)

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Baker seeks return to Middlebury selectboard

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Former Middlebury Selectman Gary Baker hopes to return to the board this March by winning one of two spots up for grabs on Town Meeting Day, March 6.

As the Addison Independent went to press on Friday, Baker and incumbent Selectman Farhad Khan were the only residents

to have confirmed their plans to run for the board. Incumbent Selectwoman Susan Shashok has decided not to run for re-election.

Candidates for local offices have until next Monday, Jan. 29, to file their petition papers at the Middlebury town clerk’s office at 77 Main St. Baker, an independent (See Baker, Page 16)

New owner for Bristol Bakery

• Celina Ellison has renamed the business “Bristol Cliffs Cafe.” See Page 2.

Tigers tangle with the T-birds • The Middlebury boys’ basketball team hosted Missisquoi on Saturday. See the results on Page 31.

Tips for leading healthier lifestyle • Our Health & Well Being section includes sage advice from several locals, plus stories on childhood obesity and digital detox. See Pages 19-30.

AN HONOR GUARD retires the colors at the close of the Addison County Firefighters’ Association meeting in front of a crowd of more than 200 at the Eagles Club in Ferrisburgh this past Wednesday.

Independent photo/John S. McCright

Top Addison County firefighters lauded First responders recognize best in service

By JOHN S. McCRIGHT FERRISBURGH — “Family” was a theme that weaved its way through the 74th annual meeting of the Addison County Firefighters’ Association, held at the Eagles Club in Ferrisburgh this past Wednesday

evening.

ACFA President Randy Stearns, second assistant chief of the Addison Fire Department, could be seen posing for a photo with his daughter, Abbie, who has been a firefighter in the Addison department for going

on five years. Randy’s cousin Phil is also an Addison firefighter; and their nephew Dillon Stearns is a cadet on the Ferrisburgh Fire Department.

Brothers Pat and David Shaw of the Middlebury Fire Department could be seen sitting next to each other at table 13.

The Bouviers from the Bristol Fire

Department were scattered around the room.

In a way, the nearly 200 firefighters at the Eagles Club, plus the many more in the 17 departments that comprise the association, consider each other family.

In a statement read by his (See Firefighters, Page 3)

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Lawmakers review rail bridges project Middlebury plan’s cost now placed at $71M

CELINA ELLISON, SECOND from left, is the new owner of the Bristol Bakery, now known as the Bristol Cliffs Café. Ellison is seen here with employees Kayce Gorton, left, Bill “Soup Man” Perta and Robert “Will” Aldrich.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

New chapter for ‘Bristol Cliffs Café’ Ellison takes reins of popular bakery

By JOHN FLOWERS BRISTOL — For almost eight years, Celina Ellison had been a big part of the recipe that has produced sweet success for Bristol Bakery on Main Street. Brothers Kevin and Doug Harper picked Ellison as their “house manger,” a role she would perform at both the original bakery on Bristol’s Main Street and at a Hinesburg spin-off that is also doing very well.

Well, the longtime manager has now become the new owner of the bakery, which she has renamed “Bristol Cliffs Café.”

While the foundational ingredients of the business will remain

the same — tasty pastries and baIt was a very smooth transaction gels, hot and cold beverages, hearty that has led to a seamless transition, breakfast options and an eclec- Ellison noted during a brief intertic mix of lunch view at her café. sandwiches — she “Things just kind wanted a new name “I do like to tease of fell together,” she to remove potential her about the ‘New said. “(The Harpers) confusion, as she Management’ sign talked to me about it will no longer be she’s posted on the … and I said, ‘Let’s involved with the door, since she’s go for it.’”

Hinesburg location Ellison will strive been the manager that will continue to to make her own be known as “Bris- for most of the nine mark on Bristol tol Bakery,” still years I’ve had the Cliffs Café. And under Harper own- bakery.” she’ll have some ership.

— Kevin Harper good help.

“I do like to tease Bill Perta will her about the ‘New continue to serve as Management’ sign she’s posted on Ellison’s right-hand man. He needs the door, since she’s been the man- no introduction to folks who have ager for most of the nine years I’ve dined at Middlebury College; Perta had the bakery,” Kevin wrote in a spent a 40-year career cooking at (See Bakery, Page 41) recent email about the transaction.

By JOHN FLOWERS covering 95 percent of the project MONTPELIER — Members of expenses, with the state covering the Vermont House and Senate the most of the rest.

Transportation Committees last VTrans officials spent around an week took testimony on the latest hour presenting the plan to lawplans for replacing Middlebury’s makers at the Jan. 18 meeting. A two downtown rail bridges, and Middlebury delegation that includlawmakers appear content to have ed selectboard Chairman Brian the project — now estimated at Carpenter followed with a town $71 million — begin as scheduled presentation expressing confidence this spring. in the project and concern about The meeting, held last Thurs- further delay in getting work under day at the Vermont way, according to an Statehouse, feaoutline of remarks tured virtually all The federal provided by Town of the major players government will Manager Kathleen in what has been a be covering 95 Ramsay. multi-year planning Also testifying at percent of the effort to replace the the gathering were 1920s-era Main project expenses, some opponents of Street and Mer- with the state the current plan, chants Row bridges covering the most who argued the over the railroad. project is too large Work crews de- of the rest. and could financialmolished the two ly crush downtown spans last summer and replaced merchants during the height of them with temporary bridges. construction, when shopper access They are to be supplanted by a to some stores will be extremely concrete tunnel with a larger, 21- limited. Opponents have urged a foot vertical clearance that will re- one-year postponement of the plan quire excavation of the underlying pending investigation of potential rail bed and a sophisticated drain- cheaper projects taking less time age system. to build.

Vermont Agency of TransporJim Gish, Middlebury’s commutation (VTrans) officials at the nity liaison for the downtown rail hearing confirmed the project bridges project, provided the secost — most recently placed at lectboard with an email summary $52 million — had mushroomed of his thoughts about the meeting to $70,925,000. Here’s the spe- with lawmakers. His comments incific breakdown of those costs: cluded: $2,275,000 for the temporary • “Overall, I would characterbridges, $7,850,000 for engineer- ize the public hearing as a positive ing, $48,800,000 for construction, opportunity to engage with the and $12 million to compensate legislators and to tell the story of Vermont Rail for costs (fuel, infra- Middlebury’s partnership with the structure/equipment maintenance state and the selectboard’s commitand insurance) associated with de- ment to our community. Those who touring freight traffic around Mid- oppose the current project spoke dlebury at the height of construc- respectfully of the work of both tion in 2020.

VTrans and the selectboard.”

The federal government will be • “No formal vote was taken at the conclusion of the hearing. The general feeling of those in attendance was that this was a successful meeting.”

Those in attendance at the meeting, according to Gish, included Secretary of Transportation Joe Flynn, several local lawmakers, and the senior management team from Vermont Rail.

Middlebury officials provided the following links to testimony delivered at the meeting: • Town of Middlebury: tinyurl. com/y9ullh4y.

• VTrans PowerPoint presentation: tinyurl.com/y89c9hrl.

• Testimony of Max Krauss, an opponent of the current project: tinyurl.com/yb6y96rb.

The Independent published the written testimony of project opponent Bruce Hiland in this past Thursday’s edition; it can be found here: tinyurl.com/ybe79y5o.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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Firefighters (Continued from Page 1) representative, Halley Barrow, Sen. Bernie Sanders recognized “the sacrifices made by firefighters’ families,” who put up with having them not only spend many hours each month at training, but also being called out to fight fires and deal with other emergencies at all hours and on any day of the year — even holidays.

Another family was present at Wednesday’s meeting. Chris Jenkins, his sister Robin Curler, and Robin’s husband Kenneth Curler were there to accept honors for Chris and Robin’s father, the late Robert Jenkins.

The ACFA dedicated its annual firefighter training school, which will be held at Vergennes Union High School on April 28-29, to Robert Jenkins. It also added Jenkins’ name to one of the annual awards, which will know be known as the Chief Robert Jenkins Line Officer of the Year Award.

Bob Jenkins was a member of the Ferrisburgh Fire Department for 49 years (19 as chief), and before that a member of the New Haven department, and before that a Vergennes firefighter, like his dad.

Jenkins died this past Dec. 7, just days after hundreds of ACFA members and others celebrated and thanked him for his 55 years in the Addison County fire service.

Bill Elwell of the Bristol Fire Department presented Chris, Robin and Kenneth a plaque recognizing Bob Jenkins for his work for the community. It was perhaps the most touching moment of the evening.

“Thank you to the family for sharing Bob with us,” Elwell said.

“Especially for sharing him with us during the final days of his life.”

After the evening’s activities, (See Awards, Page 40)

IN THE TOP photo, 50 Years of Service Honors go to, left to right, Les Champine, Jim Ford, Bernard Duboise, Norman Cota and Tom Estey.

Above left picture, Line Officer of the Year Corey Collette (on right); right picture, Emergency Maintenance Technician/Truck Captain James Robideau.

DANIELLE MORSE, YOUTH FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR

Independent photos/John S. McCright

ROB GABORIAULT, ACFA LIFE MEMBER

JIM BREWER WITH BASIN HARBOR CLUB’S FRIEND OF ADDISON COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS AWARD

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Guest editorial Why we plunge in icy waters for Special Olympics Vermont

By Sue Minter On February 3, I will run through snow and ice with more than 1,200 Vermonters to jump into Lake Champlain for the annual Penguin Plunge.

This will be my first time taking the Plunge, which is the largest annual fundraiser for Special Olympics Vermont — a statewide organization that is part of a global movement dedicated to transforming the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. I will have to summon all my courage to plunge into the icy water. But I will be warmed knowing that my action will positively impact so many Vermont families.

Having spent much of my youth dreaming of figure skating in the Olympics, and then competing in and coaching a variety of team sports, I know the power of sports and teamwork. This is why I am so inspired to be leading Special Olympics Vermont, helping to make Olympic dreams come true for many who have historically been marginalized and segregated.

I grew up in a generation where people with disabilities were invisible to me, often institutionalized and mistreated. Thankfully, this is changing due to many champions and advocates for people with disabilities. One of these champions for change was Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the sister of a U.S. President and of Rosemary, who was born with an intellectual disability.

Mrs. Shriver used sports to help bring Rosemary, and thousands of people like her, out of the shadows by launching the first Special Olympics Games in Chicago in 1968.

Over the past 50 years Special Olympics has progressed into a global movement to build a more inclusive culture for people of all abilities through sport. Five million athletes with intellectual disabilities in 170 countries around the world train and compete year-round, building physical fitness, confidence and friendships. Here in Vermont, 1,300 athletes and 450 Unified partners (individuals without disabilities who play Special Olympics sports) are training in 22 community-based and 72 schoolbased programs at no cost to their families.

There is great anticipation as athletes around the world prepare for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in South Korea. These games not only inspire athletes to new heights of achievement, they bring the world together on the same stage, demonstrating what is possible when we focus on common goals through competition. Through the history of the Olympics we see that sports can expand our horizons of what is possible, help build community, and help pave the way for greater understanding and peace.

Special Olympics harnesses that same spirit to break down barriers that separate us and forge a different path for our global future.

And this is why we plunge. We plunge because we believe that sports have the power to change the world. We plunge to grow an inclusive generation where classrooms and sports programs seamlessly blend and value students of all abilities. We plunge for the courageous athletes and generous volunteers and supporters who help make dreams come true. We plunge because, as Nelson Mandela has said: “Sport can create hope, where once there was only despair.”

On February 3, I will be warmed by his inspiring and powerful message when I join thousands of other Special Olympic supporters and plunge into Lake Champlain. I hope you will follow us in!

Editor’s note: Sue Minter is President and CEO of Special Olympics Vermont. She formerly served Vermont as a legislator, the Secretary of Transportation, the Irene Recovery Officer and as Democratic candidate for Governor. You can register to support the Penguin Plunge, or volunteer at PenguinPlunge.org.

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Portrait of history

A MURAL OF Rosa Parks created by street artist Will “Kasso” Condry, his Middlebury College J-Term students and Middlebury Union Middle School students is nearly complete near the entrance to MUMS last Friday. The project was the focus of an article in last Thursday’s edition of the Addison Independent.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Letters to the Editor Rail bridges project continues to raise new questions I am writing in response to some articles written in recent weeks with regards to the Middlebury Railroad project. First I read in another Letter to the Editor that part of the project plan is to take excavated contaminated soil and pile it at another location near Wright Park before it ultimately gets taken to the site for managing such soil. If this is in fact part of the plan, I am completely repulsed by it.

I used to live not far from there, in the Woodbridge Condos. Also in that area are the Pine Meadows apartments and the Otter Creek.

Unless there is a surefire way (which I don’t think is likely) to keep the contaminants in that soil from contaminating more soil and water, this is an insane idea. That soil should be transported directly from the site of removal to the location for treating or storing.

I work for the Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op. As part of our recent expansion project we had to deal with contaminated soil from the old garage we demolished and old gas tanks left over from when there was a gas station at the corner of Washington Street and

Route 7. We had to remove a very large amount of contaminated soil and had it transported directly to a treatment facility.

Now for the article in the January 11th Independent: If I remember correctly, the town of Middlebury put the choice of replacing the old bridges with new ones or a tunnel was to a vote by the town’s residents. I cannot recall if I was a resident at the time, but I would have gone for the tunnel, as the majority of participating voters did.

Therefore, it only makes sense that (See Letter, Page 5)

Addison Independent, Monday, January 22, 2018 — PAGE 5

Letters to the Editor Friends Meeting backs carbon tax On Nov. 19, 2017, the Middlebury Friends Meeting (Quakers) approved the following statement in support of the Energy Independent Vermont Coalition whose aim is to decrease the use of fossil fuels by Vermonters: “As Friends, we carry a concern for the life of all species and for justice to the poor of the Earth in the face of the destructive effects of climate change. We are concerned to find ways that our society can act to mitigate the dangerous and unequal effects of climate change, through acting locally and globally.

A system of pricing fossil fuels through government action is one practical and effective way to accomplish the goal of reducing carbon emissions, and so we support the principle of carbon pricing

in Vermont.

Specifically, we support the principles of carbon pricing as enunciated by the Energy Independent Vermont Coalition: a carbon charge program must reduce carbon emissions from the burning of fossil fuels, strengthen the Vermont economy, and benefit lower and middle-income Vermonters.

Middlebury Friends Meeting supports the Energy Independent Vermont Coalition in its efforts to reduce the effects of climate change through putting a price on fossil fuel emissions in Vermont and we encourage other groups and individuals to do so.”

Tom Baskett and Jean Rosenberg for the Middlebury Friends Meeting

President’s issues a MEGA problem “I am not vulgar and deranged. It just looks like I am.” Commander in chief-Presidents commonly have their intelligence questioned and less frequently question their intelligence. Skipping the pettiness of mentioning names, the absurd has been normalized, providing cover for disgusting, shameful behavior that would expel an adolescent from grammar school.

It works because it works, which redefines logic like crossing a

vole with a mole and expecting an elephant. That probably won’t happen anytime soon. Regardless, thousands line up for a glimpse of a rodent with a trunk, which is in itself absurd but relatively harmless.

Believing in genetic superiority and nukes is far from harmless, and much more likely to Make Extinction Great Again.

Alec Lyall Middlebury

51 Main was valuable music venue The closing of 51 Main in Middlebury was a real disappointment because there no longer is a venue that has weekly music in that town.

There is so much musical talent in Addison County and the region, and there’s a real need for a place for bands to play.

It’s true that the Town Hall Theater occasionally has bands and that Notte has music late at night on weekends. However, these venues don’t provide a regular place for people to play/see live music

who don’t want to stay out that late (10 p.m. – 1 a.m.) or pay a big cover charge.

The town is in need of a place that has live music two to three nights a week during the hours of 8-11 p.m. If Middlebury wants to attract people to live in the community rather than in Chittenden County, there needs to be a new venue for music to replace 51 Main.

Colleen Schuster Bristol

Coyote hunting counterproductive Until this year, the annual mass killing of coyotes called the Coyote Derby was a long weekend of killing coyotes, making piles of their bodies and getting money for the biggest pile. Most of the bodies were dumped somewhere afterward.

The annual Coyote Derby was stopped by citizen protest and legislative action, so this year the entire month of February has been designated as Kill Coyotes Month.

One of the reasons people give for killing coyotes is that it helps the deer population.

This is not true. Ask VT Fish and Wildlife, who have done a long study of just this subject.

Another reason is that the coyote population itself needs controlling.

This is not true either. Killing coyotes increases their numbers.

A true thing is that coyotes, along with foxes, are the primary predators of the white-footed mouse, and this little animal is the primary host of the ticks that cause Lyme disease.

My dad and his dad, both hunters, taught me that killing for fun is just wrong.

I believe that too.

No animal is “trash”. How people can say so — I don’t understand.

Anna Rose Benson Weybridge

Porter patients having trouble getting appointments

I write in response to the piece about the new electronic patient health records system planned for Porter Medical Center (Addison Independent, Jan. 15). I think it’s great and so important that we keep up to date and make information available to those who need it. I like very much being able to look at the Portal and see my own records.

I do have a concern about another aspect of the system. I find that often when I call for an appointment with my primary care physician, I am offered an appointment six weeks in the future. When I suggest that I could die in six weeks it makes no difference. Six weeks it is. This has

happened twice, eight months apart.

The first time I was blessed with a snow storm. I called immediately and benefited from a cancellation.

The second time I shook the trees at the hospital and was able to get an appointment in two days. I don’t think I should have to advocate in such a way to see my doctor. I was offered the opportunity to see someone else but wonder why should I bother to have a primary care physician if I can’t get an appointment for six weeks.

I wonder why accessibility is so difficult. Having discussed this with several friends, I discover that I am not alone. On Monday a friend told

me she was unable to get an appointment until April. Is it difficult to get doctors to come to Vermont? I believe that a trusting relationship with one’s doctor is an important part of the healing process.

Maybe I’m old fashioned. There is a lot to be said for the electronic age we are in but all the technology in the world isn’t going to replace the need for human contact and personal care.

My doctor didn’t know that I was having trouble getting an appointment and wasn’t very happy about it. When I do get in, I get what I need, but I don’t much enjoy the process.

Winifred Thomas Middlebury

Workers did great job in difficult weather conditions We lost power for eight hours in last week’s sleet/ice storm (January 12) due to very high winds that brought down a very large tree, which took out our power.

This happened at 2 a.m. Friday morning and lasted until around 10 a.m. Green Mountain Power linemen came out here to Way

Lane in Bridport on Lake Champlain, and worked on the site in the dark, high winds, sleet and freezing rain for eight hours until it was repaired.

We, here in the vicinity of the power outage are extremely grateful to these terrific men for using their endurance and knowledge to

solve our outage in terrible conditions. Bravo to them and sincere appreciation for their profession.

With gratitude, Barbara Cheney, Bill and Jean Fifield Paul and Maggie Nocca Terry and Cindy AmRhein Bridport

we ever learn to stop poisoning the natural environment around us?

Then there is the compensation issue. It’s understandable that the Rail Company that uses our line will need compensation for their inconveniences in 2020. However, I feel it is just as understandable for the downtown businesses that will be most directly impacted by that summer’s construction to receive some sort of support as well. I find the fact that this responsibility is resting on the town of Middlebury and surrounding entities is particularly loathsome.

We did not ask for the size rail project that is currently being thrust upon us. So why should it only be our community trying to save our downtown businesses?

All this being said, I would not

recommend scrapping the current plan in hopes for a better deal later.

I don’t think the current situation in Washington D.C. would provide for this if we started over. It would likely be better for those Middlebury representatives most involved in the rail project to continue advocating for the best outcome Middlebury can get. This also means not letting the bigger dogs run amok over Middlebury’s interests.

I do wonder if the hardship of 2020 construction would be eased a bit if the tunnel idea were dropped in favor of two new bridges. As nice as it would be to have more usable green space in town, the alternative might be more feasible at this time.

Ian Ross Cornwall

Letter (Continued from Page 4) the tunnel option has been pursued so vigorously. Of course none of us knew the cost of the project was going to reach its current level.

Like a number of other people, I have had my concerns about the project as it has developed. My primary concern until this past summer has been the safety of everyone utilizing the old rail bridges. That concern has since been appeased.

My next concern has been for the safety of the surrounding environment and historic buildings. While steps have been taken to improve upon these issues, I continue to have concerns. In particular, I continue to have reservations about draining water from the rail bed (which will continue to be contaminated) into the Otter Creek. Will

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Obituaries

Patrick Cooke Jr., 90, Panton PANTON — Patrick Joseph Cooke Jr., 90, passed away Jan. 16, 2018 surrounded by family.

He was born Oct. 11, 1927 in Bridport, Vt., the son of Patrick and Isabelle (Tulley) Cooke Sr. He grew up in Bridport and graduated from Middlebury High School in 1945. He worked on the home farm until age 25, at which time he bought a farm in Panton. He spent 65 years farming with his family. He loved working the land and being outside. He also served as a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Patrick is survived by his sons Patrick Cooke III and his significant other Tammy Chase of Gansevoort, N.Y., and Kevin Cooke of Panton; two daughters, Rebecca Cooke of Middlebury and Cindy Cooke of Panton; his grandsons, Patrick Cooke IV, Seth Tracy, and Eric and Adam Thomann; his great grandchildren, Savannah Thomann and Liam Thomann; a brother Alan Cooke; and a sister Anna Reynolds.

His wife Frances Alberta Sperry Cooke, his parents, a brother Steven Cooke, and a sister Marie Wood predeceased him.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, Jan. 25, at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes from 10 to 11 a.m. with a funeral service

PATRICK JOSEPH COOKE JR. following at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Prospect Cemetery in Vergennes in the spring.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Addison County Home Health & Hospice, PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753, or St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 85 South Maple Street, Vergennes, VT 05491. To send online condolences to his family visit brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com.◊

Francis Farnsworth, 84, Brandon BRANDON — Francis Hiram Farnsworth, 84, died surrounded by his family, Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, at his home in Brandon.

Mr. Farnsworth was born in Shoreham on March 7, 1933. He was the son of Francis and Ella (Wilkens) Farnsworth. He grew up in Shoreham, where he received his early education and graduated from Shoreham High School.

In his earlier years he moved to Norco, La., where he worked on the oilrigs for several years. He returned with his family to Brandon in 1967.

He worked for over 25 years as a mechanic at Rule’s Garage in Middlebury. He later was employed

by Nexus Electronics in Brandon for several years. He was forced to retire following open-heart surgery in 1996.

He is survived by his wife; Doris (Pomainville) Farnsworth of Brandon, whom he married in Shoreham on October 17, 1953; daughter Carrie Whitney and her husband Dennis of Granville, N.Y.; son Gary F. Farnsworth of Wilder; brother Kenneth Farnsworth of Rutland; sister Joyce Krempa and her husband John of West Rutland; four grandchildren, Jami Whitney,

Chad Whitney and his wife Marilyn, Heath Farnsworth and his wife Erica and Tyler Farnsworth and his wife Kat; four great grandchildren, Shelby Morris, Garrett Whitney, Juliette Whitney and Isabella Farnsworth; and his sister’s-in-law, Careen Farnsworth, Aileen Pomainville and Simone Barbara and her husband John.

He was predeceased by his parents; brother Lucien Farnsworth; infant sister Lillian Farnsworth; infant brother Francis Hiram Barney Farnsworth; brother-in-law Ernest Pomainville; sisters-in-law Ruth Farnsworth and Rita Davis; and grandson Shawn Farnsworth.

The funeral service will be held on Jan. 27, 2018, at noon at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.

Andrew Carlson Hospice Chaplain will officiate.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 11 a.m. until service time. Following the ceremony the family will receive friends at the Brandon American Legion Post for a time of remembrance.

A private graveside committal service and burial will take place, at a later date, in the family lot at St.

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FRANCIS HIRAM FARNSWORTH Genevieve Cemetery in Shoreham.

Gifts in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to Rutland Area VNA & Hospice, 7 Albert Cree Drive, Rutland, VT 05701 or to the Vermont Heart Association, 110 Main Street, Suite 203, Burlington, VT 05401.◊

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Phillip Baker, 88, Pittsford PITTSFORD — Phillip W. Baker, 88, of Pittsford, Vt., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, at the Shard Villa Residential Care Home in Salisbury, Vt., where he had been a resident for a short time.

Born in Potsdam, NY on June 22, 1929 to the late Gordon and Fontabelle Clark Baker, Phillip graduated from school and married Phyllis Williams on August 18, 1956. Phyllis passed away on Oct. 29, 2010. He worked for Reynolds Metals (ALCOA) in Massena, N.Y., for many years, retiring in the early 80s. He also was a farmer and mechanic. Phillip enjoyed NASCAR races and spending time on Higley Flow talking to many people. Lately, he enjoyed his time with Project Independence in Middlebury, Vt. Phillip is survived by two sons; Douglas and wife Tamie Baker of Pittsford, and David Baker; his two

beloved granddaughters, Dana and husband Eamon McMahon and Morgan and husband Nick Trombley; a great-grandson, Gracen, as well as several nieces and nephews. Phillip was pre-deceased by his parents, his wife Phyllis, his three brothers, Floyd, John and Clark and a sister, Barbara Marshall.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Buck Funeral Home in Colton, N.Y. with Rev. Lee Sweeney presiding. Family and friends called at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral.

Burial will be held in the spring in the St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Colton.

PHILLIP W. BAKER In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Phillip’s memory can be made to Project Independence, Box 581, Middlebury, VT 05753; any kindness to help others. Memories local Hospice organization or just and condolences may be shared by simply doing random acts of online at buckfuneralhome.com.◊

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Help, don’t blame farmers (or their cows) What will it take to solve Vermont’s water quality problems? We don’t know.

The problem of water quality is one issue in which there’s consensus among Vermonters. Unlike the perennial hot topics of education funding and healthcare, no one disputes that Vermont’s waters need cleaning up.

Two Vermont state senators recently proposed dramatically different approaches to this problem. One program places new fees on every parcel of Vermont real estate. The other calls for statewide conversion to organic dairy production. Rather than searching for new taxes and fees to fund a cleanup — particularly regressive ones that make Vermont even less affordable — let’s instead focus on expanding current, effective programs and on exploring yet-to-bediscovered solutions.

The call for a large-scale shift to organic dairy practices is a bold idea, though realistically it faces immutable economic challenges. Switching from conventional to organic dairy practices is compelling based on the higher price of organic vs. conventional milk. In theory, farmers would need fewer cows to create the same profit with less nutrients being applied to cropland. While there are some real advantages, the manure from an organic farm is no different than manure from a conventional farm in terms of the impact it has on water quality.

There are technological solutions for manure management that some of Vermont’s larger dairies have used successfully for more than a decade.

A methane digester transforms manure into rich fertilizer for next season’s crops, compost for your garden, bedding for the cows, and methane gas that gets converted into electricity. This abundantly renewable energy source, which is sold locally as Cow Power, also provides dairy farmers with an additional revenue source. There are aesthetic benefits as well that both Vermont residents and visitors will appreciate — farms are more sanitary, attract fewer pests, and are less pungent.

Current manure management technology is economically viable only for big farms, and even they find it financially challenging to install the advanced technologies that can separate phosphorus from digester solids. Smaller farms can’t afford the capital investment to install a methane digester and generator, nor do they have access to one. We need public as well as private investment in the systems and technologies to allow manure to be partially processed on the farm and the “goods” transported to regional digestion facilities where they can be further separated and converted into electricity and, in the future, renewable natural gas. These regional facilities could also process the large amount of food waste that will be completely diverted, by legislative mandate, from Vermont landfills by 2020.

Unlike investment in solar and wind projects, methane-to-electricity infrastructure receives no favorable

We love the idea of more organic farming, if it makes This week’s writer is Paul sense economically.

Ralston is a Middlebury entreThe issue at hand is preneur and a former member how to improve the of the Vermont Legislature. His water quality in our business, the Vermont Coffee lakes and streams Company, purchases 100 and how to prevent percent of its electricity from continued pollution.

Vermont Cow Power farms.

What can we do right now to build on existing programs?

For one, let’s tax benefits. While the U.S. Congress and the Vermont Legislature discuss push for renewable energy tax credits public policy around renewable — whether the source is sun, wind, energy and water cleanup, Vermont’s water or manure. Second, let’s ensure farmers and Green Mountain Power that all Vermont farmers have access customers who pay a voluntary to resources such as methane digesters premium shoulder all the costs of by directing a portion of the cleanup bringing Cow Power online. In my funds to accelerate adoption of proven mind, Cow Power is the natural methods of manure management and power of Vermont, and it also leads to to incent experimentation of new processes. improved water quality.

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Clarification

In response to an announcement in last Thursday’s Independent of a Jan. 20 “Landowner Forum” at the Leicester Meeting House, Vermont Gas Systems spokeswoman Beth Parent wished to clarify the company’s plans. Organizers said the forum was being held for landowners in Northern Addison County to share their experiences making contracts with Vermont Gas

when it ran its Addison Natural Gas Project pipeline through their property to its terminus in Middlebury. Parent told the Independent on Friday that “we aren’t going to Leicester or Rutland” and that the company does have plans to expand its natural gas pipeline “to Vergennes and Bristol later this year, but have no plans for any other expansions at this time.”

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MONDAY

Science of snow presentation in Middlebury. Monday, Jan. 22, 10-10:45 a.m., Children’s Room, Ilsley Public Library. The Middlebury College Chemistry Department will be on hand to talk about the wonder of snow. For children up to age 12.

“Love, Grief, and Activism: Mindfulness in Times of Crisis” lecture in Middlebury.

Monday, Jan. 22, 4:30-6 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, 356 College St. Come and hear Lama Rod Owens, an author, activist, and Lama (Buddhist Teacher) in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism, as he discusses a radical vision of bringing our full selves into the complexity of living.

Jan

23

TUESDAY

Michael Katz in Middlebury.

Tuesday, Jan. 23, 4-5:30 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Acclaimed translator and Middlebury College professor Michael R. Katz reads from and discusses his latest translated work, “Crime and Punishment.”

Diabetes Prevention Program in Middlebury. Begins Tuesday, Jan. 23, 4:30 p.m., Porter Medical Center. The first session of a 16-week program designed to help people who are deemed at-risk for type one diabetes. Potential candidates are those considered pre-diabetic based on elevated results in glucose tolerance test, or A1C or previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes.

Persons considered at-risk may also qualify to participate. Free. Registration required. Contact Michele Butler, Community Health Team, 802-388-8860 or mbutler@portermedical.org.

Bristol Historical Society Museum open in Bristol. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 6-8 p.m., Howden Hall, 19 West St. Feel free to stop in and browse.

Jan

24

WEDNESDAY

Children’s after school craft in Lincoln. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 3:154:15 p.m., Lincoln Library. Enjoy making a birch bark decoupage art piece. Refreshments provided. Bring birch bark or use pieces that will be provided.

“Power and Culture in Foreign Aid: Beyond the Savior Complex” in Middlebury. Wednesday Jan. 24, 4-9 p.m., Robert A. Jones ‘59 Conference Room, Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs, Middlebury College. The fifth annual student-organized conference on global development and aid. More info at https://tinyurl.com/ y8tx39xm.

VFW Paint N Sip fundraiser in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Jan. 24, 6-8 p.m. VFW, 530 Exchange St. A paint ‘n’ sip event to raise funds for local veterans’ programs. Limited tickets available. Tickets $35. Pre-registration required. More info call the VFW at 802-388-9468 or register at bit.ly/2AxVEXl. “Night School” on screen in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Jan. 24, 6 p.m., Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. Vermont Adult Learning, Addison County, will present this award-winning documentary about adult students who want to earn their high school diplomas. There will be a community panel discussion directly following the film. Free with a suggested $10 donation. All proceeds will go to Addison County adult students. Café, bar, and concession open at 5 p.m.

Jan

25

THURSDAY

Green Mountain Club Bread Loaf Section annual meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Ct. A brief social time with hearty refreshments will be followed by the meeting.

GMC’s Kristin McLane will present a program and photographs of her summer 2017 hike on the long distance Cohos Trail in New Hampshire.

More info contact Ruth Penfield at 802-388-5407

Sewing with heart

THE MILK AND HONEY Quilters Guild will hold a community service day in Middlebury on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 9:30 a.m., at The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Anyone who likes to sew can join them in making items for seniors and others in our community, including totes that attach to walkers, fidget quilts for Alzheimer’s patients, as shown is this photo, clothing protectors, and port pillows for chemo patients.

or ruthpenfield@gmail.com. Accessible parking at Middlebury Union High School. For more activities visit gmcbreadloaf.org.

Farm to Farmstand Retailing workshop in Middlebury. Thursday Jan. 25, 9:30-noon, UVM Extension Office, 23 Pond Ln. Learn tricks of the trade, share creative ideas and make the most of winter to fine-tune busy revenue generating seasons. Hands-on displays and critique exercises to improve service and increase sales.

Suitable for fruit and vegetable growers, specialty and value added producers selling direct to consumers. Tickets $10. Coffee, tea and snacks provided. Pre-registration required at acornvt. org. All proceeds benefit ACORN’s mission.

“Power and Culture in Foreign Aid: Beyond the Savior Complex” in Middlebury. Wednesday Jan. 25, 4-9 p.m., Robert A. Jones ‘59 Conference Room, Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs, Middlebury College. The fifth annual student-organized conference on global development and aid. More info at https://tinyurl.com/ y8tx39xm.

John Graham Housing & Services farewell and welcome celebration in Vergennes. Thursday, Jan. 25, 6 p.m., Northern Daughters Gallery, 221 Main St. Join the staff, board and volunteers as they celebrate the contributions of outgoing executive director Elizabeth Ready and welcome new co-directors Peter Kellerman and Kate Schirmer-Smith. Catering by Three Squares Café. Suggested $10 donation. Proceeds to benefit John Graham Housing & Services. RSVP to info@johngrahamshelter.org.

Green Mountain Club Bread Loaf Section annual meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, Jan. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Ct. Meeting followed by a talk by Kristin McLane, GMA Membership & Communications coordinator on her summer 2017 hike of the 170 mile Cohos trail in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. More info at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Eric Sorenson speaks in New Haven. Thursday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m., Town Offices, North St. Sorenson, a Natural Community Ecologist for the VT Fish & Wildlife Department will give a presentation entitled “Vermont Conservation Design: A Vision for Our Ecological Future — How Do New Haven

and Neighboring Areas Fit into this Vision?” Free.

Part of the New Haven’s Armchair Naturalist Speaker Series.

The Honky Tonk Man in Middlebury. Thursday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m., Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. WWE/WWF and Pro Wrestling legend The Honky Tonk Man present his one man comedy show “Shake Rattle and Roll: A Wrestling legend tells all,” about his time in the world of pro-wrestling and stories of other greats. Tickets $15.

Jan

26

FRIDAY

The Dance Company of Middlebury on stage in Middlebury. Friday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m., Dance Theater, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Join the Dance Company of Middlebury for “Native + Stranger,” an interdisciplinary exploration of individuality, place, acquisition, lineage, and the construction of identity. Artistic Director Christal Brown collaborates with Rulan Tangen, artistic director of Dancing Earth, over two semesters.

Tickets: $15 General public/$12 Midd ID holders/$6 Midd students. middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

Jan

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SATURDAY

Milk and Honey Quilters Guild community service day in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 27, 9:30 a.m.3:00 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. The guild invites anyone who likes to sew to join in making items for seniors and others in our community, including totes that attach to walkers, fidget quilts for Alzheimer’s patients, clothing protectors, and port pillows for chemo patients. Bring sewing machine and sewing supplies. Patterns/instructions will be supplied.

More info contact Peg Allen at 802-623-6211.

Green Mountain Club hike or snowshoe to Silent Cliff in Hancock. Saturday, Jan. 27. Hike steeply north on the Long Trail from Route 125, Middlebury Gap, for 0.4 of a mile to the more level Silent Cliff trail south 0.4 miles for views of Monastery Mountain and the Green Mountains

south. Wear appropriate clothing for hiking and bring water, a snack and hiking poles, if used. More info contact Anne Christie at achristie1026@gmail.com or 802-388-4347. For more activities visit gmcbreadloaf.org.

“Recharge Together: A Day of Active Hope” workshop in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Ct. In a follow-up to a similar workshop of a year ago, the Interfaith Climate Action Network (ICAN) offers this day of experiential, interactive practices, inspired by the work of Buddhist Joanna Macy. Two registration options: half day from 9 a.m.-noon, and full day from 9 a.m.-4-p.m. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. Bring lunch. Suggested donation $10, to go to a local non-profit. More info contact Heidi Willis at redsprings@myfairpoint.net or 802-352-4327.

“Tosca” live stream in HD in Middlebury.

Saturday, Jan. 27, 1 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The MET’s latest rendition of this beloved opera stars Kristine Opolais in the title role opposite Vittorio Grigolo and Bryn Terfel. A free talk about the opera will be given in the studio on the lower level before the broadcast at 12:15 p.m. Tickets: adults $24/$10 students, and are available at 802-382-9222, townhalltheater.org, at the box office Monday-Saturday noon-5 p.m., or at the door.

“The Square” on screen in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 27, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, 356 College St. Christian (Claes Bang) is a divorced but devoted father of two, and the respected curator of a contemporary art museum in Stockholm.

While gearing up for a daring installation examining altruism and our duty to help others, a shocking viral stunt cooked up by the museum’s PR agency sends Christian — and the museum — into an existential crisis. In English, Swedish, and Danish with English subtitles. Free. middlebury. edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

Benefit Paint N Sip in North Ferrisburgh.

Saturday, Jan. 27, 5-7 p.m., The Village Tavern, Route 7. Cost is $40 and proceeds go to benefit UVM Children’s Hospital. More info contact Jackie Rivers at 802-349-9315 or Jackie Rivers Paint N Sip on Facebook.

Deb Brisson and the Hay Burners in Brandon.

Saturday, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Led by Brisson’s powerful, expressive vocals, this group of veteran Addison County performers offers music that is real and heartfelt, from soulful and bluesy to rocking altcountry. Tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info at 802-247-4295, info@brandonmusic, or Brandon-music.net.

Patrick Ross performs in Bristol. Saturday, Jan. 27, 8-10 p.m., Walkover Gallery and Concert Room, Main St. The first show in this years Cabin Fever Series will feature multi-instrumental wiz Patrick Ross. Tickets are $20 More info or for reservations call 802-453-3188 x2.

The Dance Company of Middlebury on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 27, 8 p.m., Dance Theater, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Join the Dance Company of Middlebury for “Native + Stranger,” an interdisciplinary exploration of individuality, place, acquisition, lineage, and the construction of identity. Artistic Director Christal Brown collaborates with Rulan Tangen, artistic director of Dancing Earth, over two semesters. Tickets: $15 General public/$12 Midd ID holders/$6 Midd students. middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

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28

SUNDAY

Waffle Breakfast in Bristol. Sunday, Jan. 28, 7-11 a.m., American Legion Post 19, 56 Airport Dr. Come support the Mt. Abraham UHS Softball Team and enjoy a fabulous breakfast of waffles, whipped cream, strawberries, maple syrup, scrambled eggs, sausage, and beverages. 7th grade to adult $9, 1st-6th grade $6, preschool and under free, All proceeds to benefit Mt. Abe softball spring training trip and equipment. More info at 802-453-4074.

All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast benefit in New Haven. Sunday, Jan. 28, 7-10:30 a.m.,

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communitycalendar New Haven Town Hall, North St. Have a great breakfast and support the New Haven Vol. Fire Department. Menu includes plain or blueberry pancakes, French toast, pure Vermont maple syrup, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, coffee, tea, and juice.

Caregivers’ conference in Shoreham. Sunday, Jan. 28, 1-4 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. For all people who work with small children, both informally and professionally. Learn about ways to support emerging literacy in children ages 0-5, how to select and share books that children love, and some extension activities to take the learning beyond the book. More info contact Abby at 802-897-2647.

Community conversation in Middlebury. Sunday, Jan. 28, 4-5:30 p.m., The Congregational Church of Middlebury, 2 Main St. The first of four Community Conversations for 2018, in “Love in Action” Middlebury College Economics professer Jon Isham and students from the Winter Term course, Hate, Love, and Reconciliation in the Public Sphere will lead a discussion that explores the power of love to effect social change. Free and open to the public.

Jan

29

MONDAY

Storymatters meeting in Middlebury.

Monday, January 29, 4 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Come and take the time to hear and tell stories in this friendly story circle. The kick off theme is “Story for a New Year.”

Town forests public visioning workshop and open house in Middlebury. Monday, Jan. 29, 6-8 p.m., Middlebury Town Offices, 77 Main St. Share thoughts and ideas to help explore the range of recreational uses you’d like to see in Battell Woods, Means Woods, and Chipman Hill town forests. The workshop is an open house format, so drop in any time. More info at addisonindependent.com/201801middleburyprepare-plan-its-public-forests-1.

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30

TUESDAY

Howard Frank Mosher commemorative book event in Middlebury.

Tuesday, Jan. 30, 6:30-8 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. In celebration of the late Vermont author Howard Frank Mosher, community members read from his work, featuring his last book, “Points North.”

Feb

1

THURSDAY

Photo exhibit opening reception and gallery talk in Middlebury.

Thursday, Feb. 1, 5-7 p.m. the Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St. “Up Home” is a display of hand-colored photographs by Susanne and Neil Rappaport. They depict the home and life of Minnie Griswold, who passed away in 1952.

Complimentary locally-sourced food and drink, including beer, wine, craft cheeses, produce, and more will be served. Free and open to the public.

Twist O’ Wool Spinning Guild meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m., American Legion, 49 Wilson Rd. “Show and Tell” followed by a general meeting, and spin/knit-in. All are welcome. More info at 802-453-5960.

Chamber Music concert in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Featured artists Mary Rowell, violin; Emily Taubl, cello; Matthew Taylor, sax and flute and Cynthia Huard, piano, collaborate with Middlebury College music students in a program of “New and Old, Side by Side” chamber music. Composers include Peter Hamlin, Jorge Martin, Padma Newsome, Matthew Taylor, Maurice Ravel and Franz Schubert. Free and open to the public.

Feb

2

FRIDAY

Local student art show opening in Brandon. Friday, Feb. 2, 5-7 p.m., Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center St. The annual show of new artwork by local students, grades K through 12, including work from students at Barstow Memorial, Leicester Central, Lothrop Elementary, Neshobe Elementary, Otter Valley Union, Sudbury Country, and Whiting Elementary schools. The show runs through Feb. 27.

Military Whist in Lincoln. Friday, Feb. 2, 6:45 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. The kick-off event for Lincoln’s Hill Country Holiday Weekend.

Whist is an easy-to-learn card game and oh so fun to play. Fun for all, prizes for some. Cost is $1 per player. The crowning of King & Queen, Randy and Sue Rice will take place during Whist.

“Best of the Fest” films on screen in Vergennes.

Friday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m., Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St. Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival (MNFF) brings two of their 2017 award-winning films to Vergennes as part of its statewide winter tour.

The screening will open with the short, “An Autobiography,” followed by the feature film, “Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story.”

Feb

3

Green Mountain Club hike or snowshoe Raven Ridge in Monkton. Saturday, Feb. 3. A Moderate 2.2-mile round trip on Mature Conservancy protected land. Loop starts at a causeway across a swamp and up onto the ridge returning through the woods. Views to the west from summit. Wear appropriate clothing, bring water, a snack and hiking poles if desired. More info contact Ruth Penfield at 802-388-5407 or ruthpenfield@gmail.com. For more activities visit gmcbreadloaf.org.

Town-wide rummage sale in Shoreham.

Saturday, Feb. 3, 9 a.m.-noon, Shoreham Elementary School, School Rd. Help the Shoreham Elementary School 5th and 6th grades raise funds for the annual 6th grade trip to KEEC, Keewaydin Environmental Education Center, in May. Organizers are looking for donations of clean, gently-used clothing. Drop off times are at the school from Jan. 29 to Feb.2 during school hours — 7:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Hill Country Holiday Weekend parade in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. 3, line-up at 11:15 a.m., old pallet mill. This year’s theme is the Winter Olympics. Dress up as a famous gold medal winner, carry a favorite country’s flag or run with the Olympic torch. Be creative. Go for the Gold. The Lincoln Library will host a soup and bread lunch immediately following the parade at Burnham Hall.

2nd annual meatball competition and meal in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. 3, 3:30 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. Residents go head-to-head against local chefs. Prizes are awarded to the top three entrants. Contact Eric Rossier at 802-22-0979 by Jan. 28 to enter. A Lincoln Preschool event. The preschool will then serve up All-you-can-eat spaghetti with homemade marinara or Vermont beef Bolognese sauce, noodle free eggplant lasagna, Caesar salad, garlic focaccia and a double chocolate brownie sundae for dessert. Service is from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Burnham Hall. $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for kids. The night’s menu will be prepared by the owners and chef of the Bobcat Cafe and Brewery.

LC Jazz “Winter Thaw” concert in Vergennes.

Saturday, February 3, 7 p.m., Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St. Join LC Jazz and shake off your winter blues. Free will donations at the door, to be used for local scholarships.

Variety Show in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. The last Hill Country Holiday event of the day. Perform a favorite song, poem, jokes, skit or just come, sit back and enjoy the show. Prizes for all participants, including a cash prize for the best kids act. Sign up by calling Todd Goodyear at 802-349-0498.

Pepper and Sassafras on stage in Ripton.

Saturday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House, 1305 VT Rt. 125. Open mic followed by featured performers Wendy Sassafras Ramsey on vocals, flute, clarinet, guitar and accordion and Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers on acoustic guitar. Tickets $10 general admission/$15 generous admission/$3 kids under 12. Doors open at 7 p.m. Open mic sign up call 802-388-9782.

Feb

4

Wrestling tell-all

THE HONKY TONK Man, otherwise known as Paul Vachon, will bring his one-man comedy show, “Shake Rattle and Roll: A Wrestling legend tells all,” to Middlebury on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 8 p.m., at the Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. The WWE/WWF and Pro Wrestling legend will regale the audience with stories about his time in the world of pro-wrestling.

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Pancake Breakfast in Lincoln.

Sunday, Feb. 4, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. Part of the Hill Country Holiday Weekend. Enjoy a relaxing community breakfast of pancakes and sausage. Double stack for $6 and all you can eat for $8.

Grateful Dead for Acoustic Guitar workshop in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 4, 1–2:30 p.m., Otter Creek Yoga, Marble Works. Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers of Pepper and Sassafras will lead this workshop based on the bestselling Homespun video series “Learn Seven Classic Grateful Dead Songs for Acoustic Guitar.” Specific songs covered in the workshop will depend on the group’s interests.

Listen to songs and watch video samples at

Nightly challenge

VERMONT ADULT LEARNING, Addison County, will present the awardwinning documentary “Night School” about the challenges facing adult students who want to earn their high school diplomas. The film screens Wednesday, Jan. 24, 6 p.m., Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. There will be a community panel discussion directly following the film.

deadtothecore.com. Tickets $20. Reserve a spot at jpr@jeffreypepperrodgers.com.

Lego Building in Lincoln. Sunday, Feb. 4, 1-5 p.m., TBD. The final event of Hill County Holiday Weekend. Always fun and creative Lego Building activity. Free.

Feb

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THURS

“Slavery by Another Name” talk in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Historian and Filmmaker Douglas Blackmon discusses his film, and Pulitzer-winning book, “Slavery by Another Name,” which chronicle the return of forced labor across the South between the Civil War and WWII. The talk includes brief film clips. Part of the Vermont Humanities Council First Wednesdays series.

“Picasso at the Lapin Agile” on Stage in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Opening night for the Middlebury Community Players’ production of Steve Martin’s long-running Off-Broadway absurdist comedy of historical fiction, which finds Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso meeting in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. Tickets $12 plus $1 THT preservation fee, available at Town Hall Theater Box Office Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. or 802-382-9222.

LIVEMUSIC Deb Brisson and the Hay Burners in Brandon, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Patrick Ross in Bristol. Saturday, Jan. 27, 8-10 p.m., Walkover Gallery and Concert Room.

Miss Guided Angels w/ David Gerald in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 27, 10 p.m., Notte.

LC Jazz in Vergennes. Saturday, February 3, 7 p.m., Vergennes Opera House.

Pepper and Sassafrass in Ripton. Saturday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House.

Jarv & Mister Burns in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 3, 10 p.m., Notte.

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O N G O IN G E V E N T S in the Thursday edition of the

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THT to present live broadcast of ‘Tosca’ on Saturday Town Hall Theater presents Puccini’s “Tosca” live from the MET, the first opera broadcast of 2018, on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 1 p.m.

Sir David McVicar’s ravishing new production offers a splendid backdrop for two extraordinary sopranos, Sonya Yoncheva and Anna Netrebko, sharing the title role of the jealous prima donna.

Vittorio Grigolo and Marcelo Álvarez alternate in the role of Tosca’s revolutionary artist lover Cavaradossi, with Željko Lučić and Michael Volle as the depraved police chief Scarpia.

Emmanuel Villaume and Bertrand de Billy share conducting duties. Puccini’s melodrama about a volatile diva, a sadistic police chief, and an idealistic artist has offended and thrilled audiences for more than a century. Critics, for their part, have often had problems with the opera’s rather grungy subject matter, the directness and intensity of its score, and the crowd-pleasing dramatic opportunities it provides for its lead roles. But these same aspects have made Tosca one of a handful of iconic works that seem to represent opera in the public imagination.

At 12:15 p.m. a free talk about this opera will be given in the studio on the lower level before the broadcast (45 minutes before the start time)

by Scott Morrison, courtesy of the Opera Company of Middlebury.

Run time is approximately two hours and 53 minutes. Tickets are $24/$10 students and may be purchased at townhalltheater.org, over the phone at 802-382-9222 or in person at the THT box office (daily except Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.).

DANCE COMPANY TO PRESENT NEW WORK AT COLLEGE The Dance Company of Middlebury will present their new

MET LIVE’S “TOSCA” will be on screen at Town Hall Theater on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 1 p.m.

evening of contemporary discussion and reception purchase tickets, call 802-443-6433 heartfelt, from soulful and bluesy to dance performance, will follow Friday’s or visit go.middlebury.edu/arts. rocking alt-country. With an album “Native + Stranger” of original songs, “Heart-Shaped performance.

Tickets DEB BRISSON AND THE HAY (pronounced Native Stone,” to its credit, the band mixes are $12 for the general BURNERS AT BRANDON plus Stranger), at 8 p.m. its own work with favorite covers public. The Mahaney MUSIC on Friday, Jan. 26, and Center is located at On Saturday, Jan. 27, Brandon by artists such as Natalie Merchant, Saturday, Jan. 27, in

by Greg Pahl 72 Porter Field Road, Music welcomes back Deb Brisson Amy Winehouse, Ryan Adams, Slim the Dance Theater at Harpo, the Talking Heads and more. just off Route 30. Free and the Hay Burners at 7:30 p.m.

Middlebury College’s Backing Brisson’s guitar and parking is available Led by Brisson’s powerful, Mahaney Center for the curbside on Route 30 or expressive vocals, this group of vocals are Mark Pelletier on guitar Arts. in the Center for the Arts parking veteran Addison County performers and vocals, Carl Boss on bass and Directed by Christal Brown in lot. For more information, or to offers music that is real and (See Arts Beat, Page 11) collaboration with Rulan Tangen, Matthew Taylor and Jennifer Ponder, this concert is an interdisciplinary exploration of individuality, place, acquisition, lineage and the construction of identity.

The student dancers have been drawn from a variety of origins and academic disciplines, and have worked together to build an artistic community prioritizing participatory decisionmaking, shared values and intention, as well as personal trust and support.

Formed in 1980, DCM includes student dancers, selected by audition, who create new work annually under the direction of professional faculty choreographers and designers at the PATRICK ROSS, WHO can play just about any Middlebury dance stringed instrument, will bring his virtuosic talent program. to the WalkOver Gallery in Bristol on Saturday, Jan. A postTHE DANCE COMPANY of Middlebury will present their latest piece on Friday, Jan. 26, and Saturday, Jan. 27, at 8 p.m. as part of the gallery’s Cabin Fever p e r f o r m a n c e 27, at the Dance Theater in Mahaney Center for the Arts. Both shows begin at 8 p.m.

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Cosmic Forecast For the week of January 22

DEB BRISSON AND the Hay Burners return to Brandon Music on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 7:30 p.m. to work their musical magic.

Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) vocals, John Wallace on drums and Doug Wilhelm on congas, percussion and harmonica.

Concert tickets are $20. A preconcert dinner is available for $25.

Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show.

Venue is BYOB. Call 247-4295 or e-mail info@brandon-music.net for reservations or for more information.

Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road in Brandon.

CABIN FEVER SERIES BEGINS IN BRISTOL The Cabin Fever Series begins its 14th season with Vermont-born, fifth-generation multi-instrumentalist, Patrick Ross on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 8 p.m., in The WalkOver Gallery and Concert Room, 15 Main Street in Bristol.

Ross won the Vermont State Fiddle Championship at age 14. He has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and shared stages with Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Paul McCartney.

In 2012, he was invited to perform at both the Calvin Coolidge Theater and The Library of Congress and The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts.

He has had the pleasure of working with Christopher Lloyd in a recent production of, “Call Of The Wild 3D” and assisted in the scoring of the film.

He now lives in Newbury, Vermont with his wife and daughter. Ross works and teaches in collaboration with the Vermont Folklife Center and has recently started an independent record label called Rock Farmer Records with the mission of producing, recording and preserving Roots music. His solo concerts include a world-wide range of fiddle styles as well as songs he has penned for guitar, banjo, mandolin and cello.

Tickets are $20. For reservations call 802-453-3188, ext. 2.

INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES The 2017-2018 Hirschfield International Film Series continues on Saturday, Jan. 27, at Middlebury

College with the 2017 Sweden/ Germany/France/Denmark film, “The Square.” Force Majeure director Ruben Östlund returns with a knife-sharp satire on art, culture and communication in the digital age. Winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, “The Square” stars Claes Bang (The Bridge), Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale, Mad Men) and Dominic West (The Wire).

With pitch-perfect performances, inventive set pieces and a cutting deadpan wit, “The Square” is a hilarious, unique and often surreal look at idealism and cynicism in the modern world.

The film will be shown at 3 and again at 8 p.m. in Dana Auditorium on College Street (Route 125). It’s free. Some of the films in this series may be inappropriate for children.

LIVE MUSIC AT NOTTE There will be two live performances this week at Notte Neapolitan Pizza Bar (formerly Two Brothers Lounge and Stage) located downstairs at 86 Main Street in Middlebury. On Wednesday, Jan. 24, the Open Mic is hosted at 9 p.m. by the ever talented, Mark Sikora. Play solo or join Sikora and friends for a jamming good time. All talent levels are welcome. You never know, what you are going to see and hear at open mic: musicians, comedians, poetry, slam poetry or short stories. It’s free to enter and there is no cover charge.

Then, on Saturday, Jan. 27, Notte presents the Miss Guided Angels at 10 p.m. With a growing body of original material, the band also digs deep into the well of covers that audiences of all ages enjoy. This Vermont Americana band, featuring singer-songwriters George Nostrand and Lisa Gardner playing guitars also features Bob Campbell on Cajon/percussion/vocals and Jimmy Kalb on fiddle. David Gerald, the lead man of Crazyhearse, will be making a special guest appearance.

There is a $3 cover charge. For more information, call 802-388-0002.

ARIES: March 21-April 20. Plans to get together with friends this week could be delayed by other responsibilities, Aries. Do not feel the need to cancel; just reschedule your plans.

TAURUS: April 21May 21. Taurus, financial issues may force you to work a little harder right now to make some extra money. Make a concerted effort to save more and take care of your financial obligations.

GEMINI: May 22-June 21. Gemini, you may need to wait a little longer to receive some news you have been anticipating.

Don’t let this get you down. Change is on the way and will come soon enough.

CANCER: June 22-July 22. Cancer, treat yourself to a brief respite from the daily grind. Spend time with the family and enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation in the days ahead.

LEO: July 23-Aug. 23.

Leo, make a concerted effort to open a line of communication with someone who means a lot to you. He or she may need a helping hand, and you are just the person to provide that assistance.

VIRGO: Aug. 24Sept. 22. Treat yourself to a present this week, Virgo. A nice dinner, an unexpected luxury or even a spa treatment is the kind of pampering that can go a long way.

LIBRA: Sept.

23Oct. 23. Libra, make an effort to lift the spirits of a loved one this week.

Responsibilities may be weighing on them, and you can lighten their mood just by being there for them.

SCORPIO: Oct. 24-Nov. 22. Scorpio, sometimes you may feel as if you are

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SAGITTARIUS: Nov. 23-Dec. 21. Sagittarius, if your patience is wearing thin, try to embrace distractions that can help you pass the time. This can make things less stressful.

CAPRICORN: Dec. 22-Jan. 20. Capricorn, you have been doing well financially, but you still hope to do better.

Speak with a planner or a knowledgeable relative on how to make your money work harder.

AQUARIUS: Jan. 21-Feb. 18. Engage in activities that make you feel good and boost your self-confidence this week, Aquarius.

This may be as simple as hitting the gym for a workout.

PISCES: Feb. 19-Mar. 20. Phone a friend and set up a time to get together, Pisces.

Reconnecting and sharing a laugh or two will be a boon to both of you and raise your spirits.

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Grants available to boost local food MONTPELIER — The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) has announced the availability of up to $60,000 in funding for Local Food Market Development (LFMD) Grants to assist eligible Vermont farmers, businesses, and value-chain facilitators to reach new markets.

VAAFM works to support market opportunities with an institutional or other wholesale focus in Vermont.

This year the agency has engaged a public/private partnership with philanthropic partners to augment these efforts and match up to $30,000 from the Vermont legislature for this grant effort.

“The strong program similarities between the VAAFM’s Local Food Development Grant Program and the priorities of philanthropic partners’ farm to institution initiatives, provides an opportunity to grow economic success for Vermont agricultural businesses, while providing quality food to institutions like schools, colleges and hospitals,” says Secretary Anson Tebbetts.

The deadline for the FY2018 LFMD Grants is January 24 and all applicants must demonstrate 25 percent of total project cost in matching funds.

This year’s grants will be available to projects that have goals to improve

Farmer coalition meeting set for Jan. 25 in Vergennes ADDISON COUNTY — The Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition will hold its 2018 annual meeting next Thursday, Jan. 25, at the American Legion hall in Vergennes.

Speakers lined up for the evening include Vermont Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts, Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore and Paul Costello of the Vermont Council of Rural Development/ Vermont Climate Action Committee.

Vermont storyteller Bill Torrey will provide the evening’s entertainment. Author of “The Ta Ta

Weenie Club,” Torrey will entertain guests with his wacky, hilarious and heart-wrenching stories about growing up in and working the land of rural Vermont.

The evening will start at 5:30 p.m. with a cash bar and social time followed at 6 p.m. with a free turkey dinner and the program starting at 6:45 p.m.

The Vergennes Legion is at 100 Armory Lane.

Required pre-registration is online at tinyurl.com/ybejon39.

Get more information from Nate Severy at 338-4969 ext. 348.

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Snyder receives designation from national Realtors group MIDDLEBURY — John SnyderWhite with Champlain Valley Properties has been awarded the National Association of Realtors Green Designation, the only green real estate professional designation recognized by the association, which is also known as NAR. Snyder-White achieved this prestigious designation after completing topic-specific course work designed specifically for Realtors. The designation courses were created in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of industry experts from across the country; ensuring designees gain comprehensive knowledge of green homes and issues of resourceefficiency in relation to real estate and

homeowners.

More specifically, Snyder-White was trained in understanding what makes a property green, helping clients evaluate the cost/benefits of resourceefficient features and practices, distinguishing between industry rating and classification systems, listing and marketing green homes and buildings, discussing the financial grants and incentives available to homeowners, and understanding how buyer and seller preferences may be inspired by resource-efficiency.

“Living green is about making healthy choices that are also easy on your wallet,” said Marc Gould, vice president of NAR’s Green Designation.

Waterman Siteworks joins chamber MIDDLEBURY — The Addison County Chamber of Commerce recently welcome Waterman Siteworks as its newest member.

Ben Waterman established his fullservice excavation business at 42 Dirt Drive in North Ferrisburgh Waterman Siteworks specializes in complete excavation and site work services including excavating, septic systems, hauling, driveways

and foundations.

Before launching his own excavation business, Waterman was project engineer at PC Construction Company of South Burlington, and is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Waterman Siteworks can be reached at 802-373-3356 and online at watermansiteworks.com.

quality, efficiency, or food safety; address distribution challenges; and/or mitigate the financial risks associated with scaling up to meet new market demands. Grants ranging from $3,000-$10,000 will be available for these efforts.

To qualify for funding consideration, applicants must either be a Vermont producer in pursuit of institutional market development, or a value-chain facilitator that will directly support Vermont producers’ access to institutional and wholesale market expansion.

For more information on the LFMD grant program, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/y74qwjzt.

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PETS IN NEED

Meet Persy!

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Addison County’s Humane Society Casey. 7 years, Boxer mix, neutered male.

Are you looking for a sweet, affectionate, active dog who is great with kids, cats, and other dogs? Then Casey is the pup for you!

This handsome dog is full of energy and is very playful, so he is looking for a home where he can run and hike and otherwise work out his wiggles. Casey is staying at home with his guardian so that he doesn’t have to live at the shelter while we help find him a new home. If you would like more information about Casey, please contact his guardian Chris Palmer at cmpatc1988@yahoo.com or 802-989-3396.

Adrian. 1.5 years, Lab/Pit mix, spayed female.

Adrian is a young gal looking for an active family who will spend lots of time playing, walking and showering her with love and affection. Adrian has been selective with other dogs here at the shelter, however she did live with dogs previously and was said to do well with them. She passed our cat test and loves kids! Her previous owner said Adrian was very active, friendly to their family, affectionate and talkative. Adrian is currently in foster care and not at Homeward Bound. If you are interested in meeting Adrian, please call the shelter at 388-1100 to set up at time to meet!

Lacey. 4.5 years, shorthaired tiger, spayed female. Lacey’s previous family described her as a very gentle cat. She got along well with the other cats in her previous home and lives in a community room here at shelter. Lacey is talkative and while she can be a bit timid, she LOVES attention and will use that pretty voice of hers to ask for it! She may take some time to warm up to new surroundings, so potential adopters should be willing to spend quality time with her and give her time to acclimate.

She will make a wonderful companion!

Floreana. 11 months, shorthaired tiger, spayed female. Floreana is a Florida native who was rescued by Good Karma Pet Rescue before she made her way up to us! Floreana was originally found under a car with her 5 kittens in a busy parking lot. In her foster home she lived with two dogs and although she was wary of them, she tolerated both. She did great with other cats in her foster and does well with them here at the shelter. Floreana loves to be petted and likes to play with feathered toys. She is a wonderful young kitty who will make a great new companion for most anyone!

Tigger. 8.5 years, shorthaired orange tiger, neutered male. Tigger is hoping to hop into a new home! Tigger’s previous family described him as an affectionate and friendly lap cat. He has lived with a dog and while they did well together, Tigger would prefer to be around a mellow dog in the future. Tigger did well with the child in his previous home as well. Here at the shelter, Tigger is very friendly, loves affection, is very mellow and has a beautiful and deep purr. He does well with the other cats here at the shelter and loves to hang out by the sink. If you are age 55+ you can adopt Tigger with a donation in lieuof his adoption fee through our Senior to Senior program!

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Pet Pages Microchippng available for your pet

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MICROCHIPS CAN BE scanned by shelters and veterinarians so that a lost pet can be easily returned to its family.

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MIDDLEBURY — Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society, has announced the dates of their 2018 Open Door Microchip Clinics. The first of the clinics will be offered on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Homeward Bound, 236 Boardman St. A micro-chip is a small electronic chip (about the size of a piece of rice) that is inserted under the skin between a pet’s shoulder blades.

The chip contains all of the owner’s contact information. Most veterinary

offices and shelters have the ability to scan for this chip and quickly identify the owner. The entire process takes less than two minutes and is almost painless.

The clinic is open to both dogs and cats. The cost of micro-chipping is $35 and this covers the microchip implant and initial registration.

Shelter staff asks that all dogs be on leash and cats be in carriers for this event. Interested parties can call 802-388-1100 to pre-register. The service will be provided on a first

come, first serve basis.

“Micro-chipping enables people to safeguard their pets should they ever become lost,” says Homeward Bound executive director Jessica Danyow. “It substantially increases the odds that the animals will be reunited with their family. We feel that our upcoming clinic is a valuable service to the greater community.”

Further microchip clinics will run Saturdays, March 10, May 19, July 14, Sept. 15, and Nov. 10 at Homeward Bound.

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Baker (Continued from Page 1) insurance representative, has a long history of public service to Middlebury, New Haven (where he has owned property) and Addison County as a whole.

Locally, his civic resume includes stints on the Middlebury Planning Commission (2003-2007), chairman of the Middlebury Development Review Board (2007-2012), the Middlebury Board of Listers (2008-2011), and the Middlebury selectboard (2012-2016).

He’s learned a lot during those years.

“I’d like to use my knowledge for the benefit of the town,” Baker said.

Baker ran for re-election in 2016, but finished 61 votes shy of winning one of the three available seats in what was a five-person race that year.

He sought to join the board again last year when incumbent

Selectwoman Donna Donahue affairs through his service on the resigned from her post. The town’s Infrastructure Committee selectboard appointed Khan to take and its Health & Public Safety her place. panel. He’s also serving on a group Asked what is prompting him to that’s revamping Middlebury’s run again, Baker cited municipal policies and a desire to serve the “If we don’t procedures manual. community and to help (replace the When he’s not local government work attending board rail bridges smoothly. He explained meetings as an he originally ran for the with increased audience member, selectboard in 2012 for clearance), we he’s watching them on a one-year term that he could become MCTV. hoped would give him It had been his intent a sense of whether he a backwater to serve at least two, would seek a longer some day.” three-year terms on the tenure.

— Gary Baker board, and he hopes to “I figured if I didn’t fulfill that goal with a like it, I wouldn’t have successful candidacy to run again,” Baker recalled. “But I this March. enjoyed it, and ran for another threeBaker enjoyed dealing with many year term.” weighty issues the selectboard While he has been off the confronted during his tenure. There selectboard for a couple of years, was the effort to recruit a developer Baker has stayed current with town of the so-called “Economic

Development Initiative” property behind the Ilsley Library. There were consistent efforts to keep the annual municipal budget increases as low as possible. And there was the polarizing debate over how the community should replace its aging municipal building at 94 Main St. The community in 2014 ultimately OK’d a $6.5 million plan to build a new municipal building at 77 Main St. and a new recreation center off Creek Road. Middlebury College agreed to underwrite $4.5 million of the construction costs in exchange for the former municipal building/ gym property at 94 Main St. and another town-owned parcel at 6 Cross St. Some residents urged the selectboard to reject the college offer and instead rebuild the town offices at 94 Main St. Others rallied behind the plan and the resulting financial assistance from the college.

Baker was a fan of the plan to build at 77 Main, and he believes it has worked out well for both the community and the college.

“Everyone on the committee wanted (the municipal building) to stay where it was, but it just wasn’t possible, financially,” Baker said.

He agreed the looming, multiyear effort to replace Middlebury’s two downtown rail bridges with a tunnel (see related story on Page 2) is the biggest issue currently before the town. He believes the work is overdue and supports getting the current plan under way as soon as possible.

“I wish we’d get on with it,” Baker said, noting several delays in the history of planning a project now expected to begin this spring and last into 2021, with the most severe traffic impacts slated for a 10-week period during the summer of 2020.

“If we had started the work when we were supposed to, it would have been done by now.”

Completing the project will not only be good for Middlebury, but also for rail traffic along the western corridor. He said the tunnel, with its more generous vertical clearance, will allow better access for larger

GARY BAKER freight train cars.

“If we don’t do it, we could become a backwater some day,” he said.

As a member of the town’s Infrastructure Committee, Baker has been monitoring the deterioration of a major water main serving large businesses in the industrial park off Exchange Street. The 8-inch ductile iron water main, installed during the 1970s, has been failing and thus interrupting service for industries — like Vermont Hard Cider — that are very dependent on water.

Town officials are considering a $1 million water main replacement bond that citizens could field as soon as this fall.

“We need to do something about it,” Baker said.

He’s looking forward to March 6 and hopes he earns enough votes to re-join the board. Baker wishes more people’s names would appear on local election ballots.

“I think it’s a duty for people to do this, and I wish more people thought that way,” Baker said. “Our system, at all levels, depends on it.”

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

Addison Independent, Monday, January 22, 2018 — PAGE 17

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(Continued from Page 1) improvements. proposed for the Vergennes Union But all three ANWSD elementary High School roof, and because schools — Vergennes Union, payments on the bond that funded Ferrisburgh Central School and the 2000 renovation and expansion Addison Central School — will also of VUHS will soon end. benefit from proposed energy, safety “This is revenue-neutral, and and security upgrades, according to really necessary,” said ANWSD district officials and Energy Systems Board Chairwoman Sue Rakowski.

New England Inc., the firm hired by The board on Jan. the board to evaluate 10 also adopted for Proposed the four district residents to consider schools. on March 6 a roughly energy Energy Systems $21.1 million budget improvements estimated the district to cover 2018-2019 include heating would save roughly spending for children in a year and ventilation $213,000 Addison, Ferrisburgh, through the energy Panton, Vergennes and upgrades at improvements in the Waltham. both VUHS and proposal, including That plan reduces VUES. about $35,000 through spending from the the net-metered solar current level by about array. $10,000 and calls for eliminating Those savings are expected to the equivalent of about seven jobs, more than cover interest-only bond including three teachers at the payments of an estimated $179,000 elementary school level and three over the next two years. After that, special education aides. the annual $400,000 VUHS bond But because of declining ANWSD payments come off the books, enrollment of about 40 students according to ANWSD officials, and and a shortfall in the statewide $600,000 payments for the $7.63 education fund, local school tax million of work would begin. rates will increase by about 8 cents, Officials said those larger or about 5 percent, at least according payments would not increase taxes to preliminary state and ANWSD because they would be offset by the estimates. end of the $400,000 payments and About $4.9 million of the building the $200,000-plus of energy savings. upgrade proposal the board adopted Proposed energy improvements last week would be devoted to include heating and ventilation VUHS, which has a heating and upgrades at both VUHS and VUES, ventilation system that a consulting such as new high-efficiency boilers report described as “in failure” and better heating controls at both and needs a long list of other schools, heat pumps at VUHS, and

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Just recently cold weather has caused pipes to freeze and burst at VUHS prompting what is expected to be expensive repairs.

The plan that residents will vote on would also address security and safety issues at all four schools, including: • New kitchen hoods at FCS and VUES. Energy Systems said they were unsafe and not code-compliant.

• Installation of sprinklers at VUES. • Exterior door alarms at all four schools that would sound if doors were propped open for more than two minutes. Lack of access control at the high school factored into two incidents this fall, officials noted.

• LED lighting to reduce energy costs.

• Card access to all schools’ entrances, and security cameras at exterior drive areas, main hallways and “other critical areas.”

A report from Energy Systems paints a bleak picture of ventilation and heating in both schools in Vergennes: “Controls systems at High School and (VUES) have been ‘rigged’ to work ‘always on’ because of equipment failure. Ventilation to a large portion of (VUES) and High School is shut off all year because off equipment failures leading spaces with unregulated heat and no ventilation.”

The plan also calls for removal and replacement of failed, leaky heating pipes and 1970s rooftop vents at VUHS.

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Brandi has been a consistent honor roll student. With a flair for Math, she has gotten awards in every math class she has taken, including most improved in Algebra in 9th grade, honorable mention in Geometry in 10th grade, and student of the marking period for Algebra 2 in 11th grade last year at Stafford Technical Center, where she was in the Health Occupations Program. Last year she was also inducted into the National Honor Society. This year she is embracing the challenge of AP Literature.

Brandi is an avid soccer fan, but after tearing her ACL in 8th grade, she has been a manager and spectator, except for her junior year. A fifth surgery this year kept her off the team for her senior year. She served as class President in grades 10 and 11.

For three years Brandi has worked at Middlebury College in a dining hall, Sundays in the kitchen during the school year and fulltime in the bakeshop over the summer. Brandi takes time from her Brandi Leno busy schedule to participate in Green Up Day for her community OVUHS every year as well as the annual Walk For Thought, a benefit put on by the Brain Injury Association of Vermont to raise money for research and families who are struggling with someone with a traumatic brain injury.

Brandi loves cooking, baking, camping and crafting.

Of high school Brandi says, “Don’t worry about what other people think of you. High school drama will happen, but just try and ignore it and focus on being happy and having fun. Also try as hard as you can on your work and it will all pay off in the end.”

Post-high school Brandi plans on attending Castleton University.

Brandi’s teacher Lisa King calls her a hard-working student always willing to lend a hand to others. “I rely on her to lead our advisory activities,” King says. “After planning a fantastic prom last year, she has turned her energy to the Project Graduation Committee to plan what will undoubtedly be the best memory for the Class of 2018.”

The faculty, staff and students of Otter Valley Union High School all look forward to seeing what Brandi does in the future and wish her the best of luck.

Mount Abraham Union High School has recognized Abigail Mansfield as its latest Student of the Week. Abby lives in Starksboro with her parents, Scott and Amy Mansfield. Her older brother, Brandon, is a sophomore at Vermont Technical College studying diversified agriculture; and her younger brother, Adam, is in 8th grade at Mt. Abe. Abby is an outstanding student, having received highest honors throughout high school. She is a member of the National Honor Society, and takes challenging classes, including AP Calculus, AP Biology and AP Calculus BC on Virtual High School. She is also an accomplished athlete, playing both varsity soccer and varsity basketball in grades 10-12. She was appointed captain of both teams this year.

In her spare time Abby volunteers as a preschool Sunday school teacher at her church every other month. When not involved in studying or school sports, she enjoys playing sports, spending time with her family and friends, and being outside.

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Childhood obesity is on the rise

By CHRISTY LYNN MIDDLEBURY — The epidemic of childhood obesity has become something we cannot ignore. An estimated 25 to 30 percent of Vermont’s children are overweight or obese, according to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2011. These children are twice as likely to remain obese as adults as median-weight children are to become obese.

To local pediatrician Dr. Francisco Corbalan, these are very disturbing figures.

“We are watching the creep of obesity in our culture inch its way down to the younger people and it’s having a profoundly negative affect on their lives,” Dr. Corbalan told the Independent in a recent interview.

“We’re getting pretty close to a public health crisis.”

Porter Pediatric Primary Care in Middlebury, where Dr. Corbalan practices, sees patients from birth to age 22. As a result, Dr. Corbalan and his fellow health care professionals can get to know their patients and

their patients’ families quite well and have to mention low self-esteem, depression and the unique opportunity to follow changes and other debilitating mental and psychological development of a person over time. disorders.

Dr. Corbalan says he has watched a few These are health concerns that could plague things unfold over recent years that combine them for the rest of their lives and should be to exacerbate the problem. largely preventable early in life.

First, kids are adopting Dr. Corbalan and other a more sedentary lifestyle. “We are watching the pediatricians face the difficult Games and social habits are creep of obesity in our and somewhat fragile task of less active and therefore kids culture inch its way motivating changes in behavior are not burning the calories down to the younger that can prevent or reverse these they need to in order to keep up people and it’s having damaging diagnoses. with eating habits. back and reversing a profoundly negative is “Turning Then, food is becoming harder work than preventing more caloric, “and not in a affect on their lives.” this from happening at the good way,” Dr. Corbalan says. — Dr. Francisco Corbalan, beginning,” Dr. Corbalan says, Porter Pediatric which is part of the reason why In other words, calories are Primary Care he has decided to take a strong coming from simple sugars and fats, rather than from complex stand in the face of this issue. nutrients that are healthy for your body and In a recent letter to the editor published support healthy growth. earlier this month in the Addison Independent, As a result, more and more kids are creeping Dr. Corbalan says, “As a general pediatrician, up into the overweight and obese ranges I spend a lot of time discussing nutrition with within the growth charts. And they’re starting my patients and their families. With the rates to develop some very serious long-term health of obesity and other chronic diseases linked to problems as a result. poor nutrition continuing to cause a significant Children as early as elementary school are burden on people’s quality of life and on developing Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high our healthcare system as a whole, continued cholesterol and high blood pressure, stroke efforts are needed to help combat this everand early signs of cardiac disease. That’s not (See Obesity, Page 21)

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Obesity The bill would not eliminate fries, ice cream (Continued from Page 20) or soda as options that kids could order out. It growing problem.” would simply require an intentional choice to A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Dr. Corbalan goes on to support a bill that swap out milk or water for a soda, or a side of was introduced to the Vermont Senate last veggies for potato chips.

According to Dr. Corbalan, that might seem year, Bill S.70, that would “require restaurants licensed by the Department of Health to like a lot of work for something that folks will serve only children’s meals that meet certain just slip around. But, he says, you might be surprised by how powerful the default choice requirements.”

The aim of the bill is to adjust the default is.

“Time and time again, the default option options for children’s menus so that unaltered is the most popular,” he says. children’s meals are properly “So all we’re really trying to do balanced with recommended “I am proud to offer here is to make that default the quantities of vegetables, healthier choice.” proteins, grains, fats, sugars and healthier options and According to S.70, American other nutritional components. it feels great when Attention would be given to the parents flag me down to children eat almost 20 percent of their total calories from total number of calories in the tell me how much they meal, limiting the amounts of appreciate the healthier eating out, and when they do, they consume almost twice as sodium, sugars, and fats while many calories per meal as they defaulting to vegetables, fruits, options for kids.”

— Paris Rinder-Goddard, do when at home. whole grains and lean protein. owner of Unfortunately, restaurants do Addison County State Sen. Fire & Ice restaurant not always provide a healthy Claire Ayer says that while the option. A study of the 18 most bill has not been taken up yet in the senate, she has already heard some profitable fast food restaurants in the United States found that only 3 percent of the 3,494 feedback on it.

“A number of folks in the Legislature and in meal combinations assessed met expert Vermont have let me know that they find the nutritional standards for healthy children’s idea of government telling them how to feed meals.

In addition to the support of pediatricians their children offensive,” she said.

Ayer says she has sympathy for that, but like Dr. Corbalan, S.70 has support from the on the flip side, she understands the good that American Heart Association, which has a kind of toolkit for restaurants about how to could come out of the bill, too.

“The intent is to make the children’s menu build healthy meals for children. Several local default choices healthy ones,” said Ayer, a restaurant owners have also voiced support, registered nurse. “American families eat food too. prepared outside the home far more often than RESTAURANT PERSPECTIVE Paris Rinder-Goddard, owner of Fire & Ice ever, and childhood obesity is epidemic.”

restaurant in Middlebury, updated his children’s the tables around them may not either.” menu back in July with similar goals in mind.

That family may leave not feeling happy The Fire & Ice children’s menu now features about coming to dinner with their children and two sections, one for “Healthier Options” may not make the choice as readily again. It and one for “All the Favorites.” The latter stops feeling like a treat to go out to dinner as a list still offers cheeseburgers, grilled cheese, family. For Rinder-Goddard, and likely for any mozzarella sticks and the like, but the healthier restaurant owner, that would be concerning. options section includes grilled chicken breast Dr. Corbalan appreciates that most part and grilled salmon. Sides for kids’ meals now parents — and most members of society — include apple slices, vegetable du jour and long want to do the right thing for the health of grain wild ride. children.

“I am proud to offer healthier options and it “This can be a sensitive conversation that feels great when parents flag me we always approach with care,” down to tell me how much they he says. “For us as pediatricians appreciate the healthier options “American families eat this is not just a matter of for kids,” Rinder-Goddard says. food prepared outside how much you weigh. It’s a At the same time, Rinder- the home far more matter of healthy lifestyles not Goddard says his feelings are often than ever, and measured at one point in time, but a long pattern that we watch mixed about the specific S.70 childhood obesity is and monitor, looking for small legislation around menu options epidemic.” changes we can make to improve and what could or could not be — Sen. Claire Ayer overall lifestyle habits.” marketed as options on a kids’ Dr. Corbalan also said that he menu.

“All of our kid’s meals come with the salad feels especially lucky as a pediatrician because bar, milk and cheese,” Rinder-Goddard says, while his primary focus is on the children, he “which means kids are starting out their meals also by default gets to treat the whole family. at the salad bar. From there, we do let parents “Because we’re talking about nutrition and choose what’s a good meal option for their healthy habits, talking to parents about how to inspire healthy choices for their kids by chance kids.”

As a business owner, Rinder-Goddard says also has a positive effect on them,” he says.

So, will changing the default option on a he is always concerned about the overall customer experience and perceived value of restaurant children’s menu in Vermont solve the overwhelming epidemic of obesity in his restaurant.

“If a family has a great time dining out, our culture? Probably not. But might it spark they’re far more likely to recommend us to a conversation about nutrition with your others and to come back time and again,” he pediatrician or inspire families to shift their says. “If a parent spends their dinner fighting choices and even preferences toward more with their kid about eating their vegetables, nutritious alternatives, starting a cascade of then they may not have as good of a time, and healthier choices for their lives? Just maybe.

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Planned Parenthood makes move New building is brighter, spacious for patients

By CHRISTY LYNN MIDDLBURY — Last fall, the Planned Parenthood office in Middlebury announced a move from their standalone building on Route 7 South to a suite in a medical office building at 1330 Exchange St. A local team of health care providers worked with local builders to retrofit an office that is the envy of many around. It’s bright, open, colorful and welcoming. Exactly what you need when you have to go to the doctor.

The Middlebury center has moved several times since its founding two decades ago.

Lucy Leriche, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England’s Vice President of Public Policy for Vermont, told the Independent that the move enables the Middlebury center to nearly double its capacity for care.

“We are growing from a single exam room in the previous location to two exam rooms and a consultation room,” Leriche says.

That will enable medical professionals to see up to 20 more patients each week, Leriche estimates, which is quite significant for a small clinic operating just three or four days a week.

The Middlebury Planned Parenthood branch saw 874 patients in 2016 (the latest year for which data was available). The data shows that 22 percent of these patients were teens, and 43 percent were in their 20s.

THE NEW PLANNED Parenthood office is not only colorful and welcoming, it is also double the size of the old office on Route 7.

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Approximately 87 percent of patients were females, but Leriche says males are the fastest-growing service population for the organization nationally.

“We are proud to offer services to anyone,”

Leriche says of Planned Parenthood’s open door approach. “We offer a sliding fee scale and never turn a patient away for inability to pay.” In fact, 47 percent of patients served at the Middlebury location in 2016 earned

less than $18,000 per year and were funded through Medicaid or other public assistance programs. Of course that means that most other patients fall in higher-income brackets (See Planned Parenthood, Page 26)

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Put down your device, detox your mind Getting healthy might be more than a workout

By ALEXIS CASWELL Information technology is enormously beneficial, we live our lives by every ping and tweet. You probably have your phone close by as you read this. How about the constant notifications from that Apple watch you were gifted over Christmas? It’s not just our personal lives that keep us charging our phones, we live in an age where Twitter is mentioned on the news multiple times an hour, and constant news alerts keep your pocket buzzing.

Most people will take January as their cue to think about their health and create healthier habits, everyone is talking about “new year, new me” — and trying all sorts of diets. What about a digital diet? “Digital detoxing” has become one of the latest trends in health, but this buzzy phrase was added to the Oxford English Dictionary way back in 2013. According to Scientific American and numerous other publications, detoxing your life of screens and anything digital, just for a short time, can do wonders for you in a number of ways.

For one, it could “From a societal drastically improving your sleep.

Who standpoint, wouldn’t want a little computers more sleep? replace the And we know excessive screen time attachment, is hurting us on a nurturance physical level. The and social American Optometric interactions Association has coined the term “digital eye that we get from our family strain,” which amounts to vision issues caused and what we by extended periods need to develop staring at screens.

Symptoms include into confident, headaches, eyestrain, generous and and dry eye. Shoulder patient people.” and neck pain are — Doug Engel, associated with longer clinical social worker computer use. And the National Library of Medicine terms “text neck” as what is happening to our spines as we perpetually look down. We tend to twist our bodies into uncomfortable positions and stare at fuzzy, poorly lit screens in order to stay connected to our online space and social media platforms. We want to know what’s happening on Tumblr, what the president is

doing on Twitter, your mother is messaging you on Facebook, and you can’t help checking the ’Gram (Instragram for those not in the know).

The idea of unplugging seems all well and good until you actually try to curb a constant Facebook-checking habit. But the results could be just what you’ve been missing.

It’s not only those of us who spend all day staring at a computer screen for our jobs that need to monitor our screen time. In an age where three-year-olds can easily operate an iPad, should we also be concerned about kids and their amount of time staring at devices?

Everyone has a personal barometer of what too much tech looks like for younger people.

And it is something that affects us all. According to Doug Engel, a licensed, independent clinical social worker who specializes in working with families, adults, and couples in Middlebury, technology use is changing children’s ability to stay present.

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And ultimately, Engel fears, it is messing with our ability to connect to each other. “From a societal standpoint, computers replace the attachment, nurturance and social interactions that we get from our family and what we need to develop into confident, generous and patient people.”

Now it’s not all doom and gloom and few people are advocating a world without technology. I couldn’t, I love it too much. But maybe this year we could take more time to be present by taking our phones off the table at dinner.

A coffee with friends can be more relaxing without the distractions of texts and emails, and more fulfilling time with your loved ones doing activities that have (See Device detox, Page 26)

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Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood clinic among many other (Continued from Page 23) and simply choose to seek care with Planned health practices with offices in that part of town. Leriche says the local reception has Parenthood’s providers.

Leriche says the Middlebury move into a been incredibly supportive, positive and larger space is with hopes and plans to expand encouraging.

“One of our main interests when determining services and meet what Planned Parenthood of Northern New England has deemed a greater sites for clinics is accessibility,” Leriche says.

“We want to be visible and a place that people opportunity in the area.

“We draw clients to that office from can travel to easily and frequently so they know where we are, but we also Middlebury, Bristol, Vergennes, New want people to have privacy and Haven and Brandon,” Leriche says. confidentiality when they come It is one of 12 Planned Parenthood to our clinics.” Exchange Street health centers in Vermont, with the seems to be a perfect fit. next closest locations in Rutland, The new office is situated Williston and Burlington. within the office building at 1330 The most routine services provided Exchange St., alongside Eye Care at Planned Parenthood clinics Associates, Porter Pediatrics, and in Vermont are family planning, several other Porter Medical Center counseling and contraception health clinics and offices. People (37 percent), symptom screening walking into the building could and care (24 percent), testing for just as easily be going to any of sexually transmitted infections these other offices, which helps (13 percent), cancer screening and “We are very the anonymity factor important to treatment (10 percent), abortion proud of all of many patients. care and counseling (6 percent), the services we “We are very proud of all of the pregnancy testing (5 percent) and offer.” services we offer,” Leriche states, other care (5 percent).

— Lucy Leriche “but also recognize that to some Not all services are offered at extent there is a stigma that’s been all clinics, with more procedural associated with our brand and some of the services limited to large clinics.

Middlebury’s clinic to date has had limited services we provide. We want to do everything services, not including abortion procedures or we can to erase that stigma.”

As with many things, direct experience other more invasive services, but with their expanded space Leriche says they do expect works quickly to increase accuracy of to add some services and hope to expand the knowledge about what Planned Parenthood really does, Leriche says. Knowing that 99 options to meet patient needs.

One service new to the Middlebury clinic is percent of women of reproductive age have that they now have a mental health counselor used birth control in their lives and that one who will be onsite during all open hours and in every five women have used Planned can address a wide range of mental health care Parenthood may help others recognize the need for safe, professional and caring clinics needs.

The move to Exchange Street puts the to care for these needs.

Device detox (Continued from Page 25) nothing to do with tech. The next time a friend has a birthday, a phone call feels more personal than a “Happy Birthday” on their timeline.

While a week is said to be the typical length of time for a “digital detox” a “device-free weekend” might be a great way to dip your toe into the tech-free water. Don’t open your laptop, leave the work emails on unread, and put that cellphone in a drawer. Read from a paper book, write in a paper diary or planner, and see how you feel come Monday morning. Perhaps you will feel more present, clearer minded and have

better posture?

Or what about a “device-free hour”? For those of us who would be considered indoor people, I usually stash my phone in a different room when I’m in desperate want of some quiet time with a book. For the outdoorsy persons among us, being where we are also presents an opportunity to reconnect a bit more with nature. Go out for a walk where you can enjoy having your head turned upwards toward the birds in the trees and the snowy sky and enjoy the present moment, not just about how great it would look on your Instagram.

Healthy people… healthy goals Dr. Carrie Wulfman, MD; Brandon Primary Care, Porter Medical Center Health-related goals/ resolutions for 2018? “Get my rest. Play tennis three to four times a week. Keep a positive attitude.”

Health habit you want to break this year? “Curb my sweet tooth. Need to control it more.”

Something different you wish you had done with your health last year? “Exercise more. Last year was an unusual year for me.

I normally exercise three to four times a week.”

Something new you want to try this year? “Pickleball. It’s like mini-tennis.”

Best health-related goal you’ve ever set for yourself?

“I always drink plenty of water every day. Usually 2 or 3 liters.

It’s really important.”

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Habit you want to break this year? “Probably the local brew thing ... Also I want to break the habit of snacking before bed.”

Best health-related goal you’ve ever set for yourself?

“Adopting a healthy lifestyle and a vegan lifestyle that has evolved over the years. Adopting a diet high in nutrients.

Keep my eyes and brain sharp. I’ve been vegan pretty much for 40 years. Will make the occasional exception for milk in my coffee if need be.”

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Olga Pschorr, Yoga Instructor, and Director of New Leaf Montessori Health-related goals/resolutions for 2018? “That’s big. We have a flow and glow culture, we are constantly being asked to jump from one thing to another, to be soft on our metatarsals. I like to resist the lickety-split in my yoga teaching when I can. I have found in my yoga practice that the slower practice is more healing for myself and for other people. So my goal for the next year is to do less rushing, give myself plenty of space before my practice and before teaching. I’d like to improve my steadiness, creativity and softness in my practice And to make room for more meditation.”

Habit you want to break this year? “Balancing more so I don’t feel rushed. Give myself space before having to be ‘on’ for a class. Give myself more rest and sleep. Slow down.”

Best health-related goal you’ve ever set for yourself? “Having a regular, steady, focused yoga practice is the best goal I’ve ever set. Meditation has also been extremely positive. Also teaching, and learning more to improve my teaching.”

Something you wish you had done differently?

“The constant change and turmoil of last year, nourishing myself more so I can tend to and care for others. I want to slow down and focus on the felt sense more closely.”

Looking forward to trying anything new this year?

“Focusing more on creativity, yoga, and other pursuits.”

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Healthy goals (Continued from Page 27) Joanna Colwell-Owner, Otter Creek Yoga Health goals/resolutions for 2018?

“In the past I would have said increase the amount of time in headstands or eat more kale. But the deeper I got into yoga the less concerned I am with my health and the more concerned with our wider community. We also have to focus more on justice for marginalized communities. I’m now more focused on society’s emotional well-being.”

Health habit you want to break this year? “The habit of worrying about what people think of me. The ‘Me Too’ movement has inspired me to break the habit of being so concerned with being polite over standing up for what is right.”

Something new you want to try this year? “Try pushing myself out of my comfort zone. To be more emotionally present in the quest to break down barriers.”

Best health-related goal you have ever set for yourself? “I’m now 50, I started practicing yoga in my 20s. Over half of my life, and all of my adult life I have practiced yoga. It has shown me compassion and presence. It has taught me to honor my own body and to honor the bodies of others. My body is not better than anyone else’s body. I want everyone’s body to be cared for and safe.”

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I don’t personally make resolutions, just continue my health habits from the previous year.”

Habit you want to break this year? “To not be so hard on myself. It’s fine if you miss a workout and have to miss a day.

Need also to be mindful of my sweets consumption. I enjoy jelly beans and dark chocolate.”

Best health-related goal you’ve ever set for yourself?

“To put exercise into my daily routine. I made that goal at 18.”

Looking forward to trying anything new this year? “Well when I travel to different places and foreign countries I take fitness classes there. I don’t know where I will go this year. I love seeing what new things I can learn and bring home.”

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SPORTS MONDAY

Addison Independent, Monday, January 22, 2018 — PAGE 31

Tiger boys’ basketball blows past the Thunderbirds Players relax and take charge to win

By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — After a couple of tough losses and a schedule that started with just two of seven games at home, the Middlebury Union High School boys’ basketball team broke out on Saturday when winless Missisquoi Valley Union High School showed up.

The 0-7 T-Birds, who start two freshmen and two sophomores, hit nine three pointers in all to hang with 2-7 MUHS for two-plus quarters.

But the Tigers, leading by 41-30 two minutes into the third quarter, then dropped a 26-3 run on MVU. They dominated the boards (a 2913 edge in the second half), ran at will, attacked the basket, and finally closed out the game by raining three-pointers (reserves Spencer Cadoret and Tre Bonavita combined for five in the final 4:45) in an 87-40 victory.

The Tigers were coming off a three-point loss at Spaulding in their previous outing, and before that Division II title contender Fair Haven had thumped them in their own gym.

MUHS Coach Kyle Lussier said this past Saturday’s game, in which seven Tigers scored at least nine points (led by senior center Bastiaan Phair with 16 and Cadoret, a junior swingman, with 15), would give his team a shot in the arm.

“Any win’s a lift right now. Our last one was close at Spaulding, which we couldn’t quite pull out, and we had a really tough one with Fair Haven,” Lussier said. “It was a rough two-game stretch, so any win was going to be something to hold onto.”

Especially, he said, the Tigers (See Tiger hoop, Page 32)

MISSISQUOI’S PATRICK WALKER reaches in on Tiger junior Parker Beatty, left, on his way to the basket Saturday afternoon. Right, MUHS senior Bastiaan Phair sinks two points in Middlebury’s 87-40 win over Missisquoi Saturday.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

MUHS gymnasts defeat Harwood

By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School gymnastics team edged visiting Harwood on Tuesday, 107-103.3, overcoming an outstanding effort

by Harwood’s Delana Cheney, who won the vault, beam and floor exercises as well as the all-around competition.

Highlighting the event for the Tigers were Lian McGarry, who tied for first on the bars and was second on the vault; Laura Whitley, who was second in the allaround and beam and third on the floor; and Carly Burger, second on the floor, fourth on the vault, and sixth on the beam.

Tiger Nick Scott, whose scores do not count because of his gender, performed well enough to tie Cheney for first in the vault, and his score of 7.6 would have won on the bars.

The top finishers in each discipline were: Vault: 1. Delana Cheney (HHS), 8.0; 2. McGarry (MUHS), 7.8; 3. Veda Chojinicki (HHS), 7.7; 4. Burger (MUHS), 7.4; 5. Louisa Funk (Mount Abraham independent) 7.3; 6. Maeve Hammel (MUHS), 7.2.

Bars: 1. McGarry (MUHS) and Riley Gallagher (HHS), 6.4; 3. Whitley (MUHS), 6.3; 4. Cheney (HHS), 6.1; 5. Alyson Chione (MUHS), 6.0; 6. Maeve Hammel (MUHS), 5.3.

Beam: 1. Cheney (HHS), 8.0; 2. Whitley (MUHS), 7.6; 3. Lydia Alberts (MUHS), 7.2; 4. Christina Wiles (MUHS) and Laura Cora (HHS), 6.9; 6. Burger (MUHS), 6.8.

Floor: 1. Cheney (HHS), 7.2; 2. Burger (MUHS), 6.8; 3. Whitley (MUHS), 6.6; 4. Chojinicki (HHS), 6.3; 5.

(See Gymnasts, Page 33)

Score BOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Hockey 1/20 Northfield vs. MUHS.........................4-3 Boys’ Hockey 1/20 MUHS vs. U-32.................................3-0 Girls’ Basketball 1/19 Harwood vs. VUHS.......................32-26 1/20 Mt. Abe vs. Mill River....................48-41 1/20 Colchester vs. MUHS...................45-22 1/20 Missisquoi vs. MUHS....................41-34 Boys’ Basketball 1/19 St. Albans vs. Mt. Abe...................56-35 1/19 Milton vs. VUHS...........................51-39

1/20 MUHS vs. Missisquoi....................87-40 COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Hockey 1/19 Midd. vs. Colby.................................3-2 1/20 Bowdoin vs. Midd. ...........................2-1 Women’s Hockey 1/19 Midd. vs. Bowdoin............................1-0 1/20 Midd. vs. Bowdoin............................3-0 Women’s Basketball 1/20 Midd. vs. Williams.........................57-54 Men’s Basketball 1/20 Midd. vs. Williams.........................70-66 1/21 Midd. at Pine Manor.......................Late

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MUHS boys bounce back to beat U-32 hockey, 3-0 BARRE — The Middlebury Union High School boys’ hockey team defeated host U-32 on Saturday night, 3-0, snapping a four-game losing streak and avenging a disappointing 4-3 home loss to the Raiders on the previous Tuesday.

The Tigers improved to 6-4-1 and strengthened their hold on sixth place in Division I. U-32 dropped to 3-5.

Kolby Farnsworth scored twice, once in the second period and once in the third, to lead the Tiger attack.

Tyler Giorgio, from Abel Anderson, gave the Tigers the first-period lead, and also set up Farnsworth’s second goal. Devon Kearns and Kam Bartlett picked up the assists on Farnsworth’s first strike.

Tiger goalie Danny Wiles backstopped the win with 18 saves, and U-32 goalie Rory Haynes made 20 saves. The Tigers visit Stowe on Wednesday.

Girls’ ice hockey suffers narrow loss to Northfield MIDDLEBURY — Visiting Northfield edged the Middlebury Union High School girls’ hockey team on Saturday, 4-3, in a Division I matchup. The Tigers, who hope to have injured all-star senior forward Helen Anderson return to the lineup soon, fell to 3-5, while the Marauders improved to 3-4-3.

The Marauders scored twice in the first 1:30 and then held off a Tiger rally led by Georgina Mraz, who netted all three MUHS goals. Four Northfield players scored a goal apiece.

Northfield goalie Kaylee Thayer stopped 12 shots, while Tiger goalie Abby Hodsden made 11 saves.

Schedule HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Hockey 1/24 Beekmantown at MUHS............... 5 PM 1/27 BFA at MUHS............................... 7 PM Boys’ Hockey 1/24 MUHS at Stowe....................... 6:30 PM Girls’ Basketball 1/23 Mt. Abe at Mt. Mansfield............... 7 PM 1/23 Colchester at MUHS..................... 7 PM 1/23 Milton at VUHS............................. 7 PM 1/25 Hartford at OV.............................. 7 PM 1/26 VUHS at Winooski................... 6:30 PM 1/26 Mt. Abe at North Country......... 6:30 PM 1/26 Mt. Mansfield at MUHS................. 7 PM 1/27 OV at West Rutland................. 2:30 PM Boys’ Basketball 1/22 OV at VUHS................................. 7 PM 1/24 Mt. Abe at MUHS.......................... 7 PM 1/24 Missisquoi at VUHS...................... 7 PM

TIGER JUNIOR SPENCER Cadoret leans in under the basket during Saturday’s game against Missisquoi.

Middlebury won the game, 87-40.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Tiger hoop (Continued from Page 31) should realize what they can do offensively as they head into a stretch of three more home games in the next week-and-a-half: Mount Abraham is in town Wednesday, a tough matchup with undefeated D-I champion Rutland is on tap on Saturday, and Vergennes visits next Tuesday.

“This is the first game that we saw that we were playing relaxed out there,” Lussier said. “We’ve got

scorers out there. We’ve got guys who can shoot the ball and guys who can take it to the rim.”

The effort on the boards, especially after an even first half rebounding, bodes well, he said, especially because it can help trigger the Tiger offense.

“People weren’t afraid to be physical to get rebounds,” Lussier said. “We were able to come into it and go attack the rebounds a little better. And I think they saw that

once they went in and attacked the rebounds we could fast break out of it.”

In the first period, four Tigers scored as they took an 8-0 lead. But the T-Birds hit three three-pointers, two by Sean Power and one by Ethan Creller (seven points) in an 11-2 run to take their only lead, 1110 at 1:50. MUHS senior guard JD Goettelmann (10 points for the evening) then sparked a 10-0 run with two transition hoops, and the Tigers

1/26 Enosburg at Mt. Abe..................... 7 PM 1/26 Mt. Anthony at OV........................ 7 PM 1/26 VUHS at St. Albans................. 7:30 PM 1/27 Rutland at MUHS................... 12:30 PM Wrestling 1/22 VUHS et al at Mt. Abe................... 7 PM 1/24 OV at Granville............................. 6 PM 1/27 ..................OV at Mt. Greylock Tourney 1/27......................Mt. Abe at VUHS Tourney

1/27......................MUHS at Corinth Tourney Gymnastics 1/24 Milton at MUHS............................ 6 PM COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Hockey 1/26 Connecticut at Midd. .................... 7 PM 1/27 Tufts at Midd................................. 4 PM Women’s Hockey 1/26 Midd. at Hamilton.......................... 7 PM

1/27 Midd. at Hamilton.......................... 3 PM Women’s Basketball 1/22 Smith at Midd................................ 6 PM 1/28 Trinity at Midd............................... 2 PM Men’s Basketball 1/28 Midd. at Trinity.............................. 2 PM Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.

led after one period, 20-11.

The Tigers opened the second quarter with a 9-0 surge in which senior guard Cody Pomainville (nine points) twice scored inside, once converting a three-point play on feed from junior guard Parker Beatty after Beatty, who led the Tigers with eight rebounds, snagged an offensive board.

Thunderbird sophomore guard Colby Theberge hit three three-pointers to keep MVU within striking range at 34-22 (Theberge sank five in all for a team-high 15 points). But the Tigers closed the quarter with a free throw from junior guard Zach Dunn and two hoops inside from Phair, one set up by sophomore guard Tyler Buxton, and MUHS led by 39-22 at the half.

The T-Birds kept firing away from long range to open the second half. Threes from Creller and Theberge helped set the score at 41-30 with two minutes gone.

Then the Tigers put the hammer down, outscoring MVU by 12-1 over the rest of the period. A Phair putback started the damage, and Buxton (10 points, seven rebounds, and strong individual defense) scored twice in transition, with assists from Goettelmann and Phair, respectively. After an MVU free throw, Goettelmann hit two from the line after being fouled on the break, and Phair closed the period by hitting inside to make it 53-31.

The Tigers’ 34-point outburst in the fourth quarter was highlighted by the marksmanship of Cadoret, who added five rebounds, and Bonavita, a senior who finished with eight points.

Overall Pomainville and Goettelmann chipped in three assists apiece, Beatty added six points to his team-high rebounding total, and Dunn finished with nine points and seven rebounds.

The Tigers were playing without two frontcourt rotation players, senior Skyeler Devlin and sophomore Camden Devlin. Lussier said he was glad everybody else played and fared well.

“We have a bunch of guys who can play on our team right now,” he said. “It was nice to see we could get everyone in there because it is a struggle at times. We’ve been trying to figure out rotations and getting guys in.”

Lussier said he would like to see more rebounding like Saturday’s to help the Tigers create more transition offense. Better work in their man-to-man defense could also trigger more transition offense, he added. He said the Tigers still have to do more to stop initial dribble penetration and fight through onball screens.

“We’ve got to do a better job defensively playing together and guarding the ball,” Lussier said.

“We’re relying too much on our help defensively to come help stop the ball, and that’s where everything starts to break down. That’s one of the biggest things we’ve seen so far, is people having to keep recovering from help to close out people shooting three-point shots.”

Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent.com.

Addison Independent, Monday, January 22, 2018 — PAGE 33

In high school basketball

Eagle girls prevail; others fall ADDISON COUNTY — In local high school basketball action this past weekend, only the Mount Abraham girls picked up a win (besides the Middlebury boys’ victory — see story on Page 31), as the Middlebury girls, the Vergennes girls and boys, and the Mount Abe boys all came up short.

The Otter Valley boys’ and girls’ teams were idle. The OV boys will visit VUHS on Monday, while the OV girls will host Hartford on Thursday.

EAGLE GIRLS The Mount Abe girls held on to defeat visiting Mill River, 4841, after taking a 23-18 halftime lead. Emma Carter led the way for the Eagles with 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Abby Mansfield scored eight points and teamed up with Emma LaRose and Jalen Cook for 14 steals as the Eagles improved to 6-3. Olivia McPhee tossed in 20 points for 3-7 MRU. VUHS GIRLS On Friday host Harwood topped the Commodores, 32-26, avenging an earlier loss to the VUHS girls. Morgan Lynk (11 points) and Emily Gosliga (10) accounted for most of the VUHS points.

On Saturday host Colchester (4-5) improved to 3-1 in the Lake Division with a 45-22 win over the Commodores, holding them to nine first-half points. VUHS is 3-6.

TIGER GIRLS On Saturday host Missisquoi earned its second win of the winter, 41-34, at the Tiger girls’ expense. Serena Power led the T-Birds with 11 points. The Tigers fell to 1-7 despite Keagan Dunbar’s 26 points.

EAGLE BOYS On Friday visiting BFA-St. Albans (4-4) bolted to a 3113 first-half lead over the Eagle boys and cruised to a 56-35 victory. Jens Ulrich-Verderber scored 20 of his 25 points in the first half to spark the Bobwhites.

Jackson Counter led the 4-6 Eagles with 12 points.

VUHS BOYS On Friday host Milton improved to 8-0 by defeating the VUHS boys, 51-39. Seth Herrity led the Yellowjackets with 16 points, including key baskets as the Commodores tried to rally in the second half. Ben Curtis (12) and Nathan Bourgeois (10) reached double figures for VUHS (1-6).

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Wrap-Up

Gymnasts (Continued from Page 31) Chione (MUHS), 6.2; 6. Christina Wiles (MUHS), 5.6.

All Around: 1. Cheney (HHS), 29.3; 2. Whitley (MUHS), 25.5; 3. Sophia LeGard (HHS), 23.3; 4.

Brooke Benjamin (HHS), 23; 5.

Lynn Russell (HHS), 21.7; 6. Funk (Mt. Abe) 21.3.

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MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School sophomore Tyler Buxton comes down with his own rebound during Saturday’s game against Missisquoi. The Tigers won the game, 87-40.

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9:10 a.m. The Western Star 10:30 a.m. Project Independence 11:30 a.m. OCAS - Ravens & Crows 12:45 p.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) 4 p.m. The Story Matters 5 p.m. ACSD Board Meeting 7:29 p.m. HCC Board Meeting 9:15 p.m. First Wednesdays – Holocaust 11 p.m. Catalysts of the Climate Economy Wednesday, January 24 8 a.m. First Wednesdays - Holocaust 9:45 a.m. OCAS – Ravens & Crows 11 a.m. ACSD Board Meeting 1:30 p.m. HCC Board Meeting 3:16 p.m. Catalysts of the Climate Economy 4 p.m. National Innovation Summit (Speeches) 5 p.m. Project Independence 6 p.m. The Western Star 8 p.m. All Things LGBTQ 9 p.m. OCAS – Ravens & Crows 10:15 p.m. REV Conference 11 p.m. The Story Matters Thursday, January 25 5:30 a.m. All Things LGBTQ 6:30 a.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society 8 a.m. ACSD Board Meetings 10:30 a.m. HCC Board Meeting 12:16 p.m. Catalysts of the Climate Economy 1 p.m. National Innovation Summit 2 p.m. Project Independence 3 p.m. The Western Star 5 p.m. All Things LGBTQ 6 p.m. OCAS – Ravens & Crows 8 p.m. The Story Matters 9 p.m. First Wednesdays 11 p.m. Vermont State Board of Education Friday, January 26 5 a.m. HCC, ACSD Board Meetings

9 a.m. The Story Matters 10 a.m. Vermont State Board of Education 4 p.m. First Wednesdays 6 p.m. National Innovation Summit 8 p.m. OCAS – Ravens & Crows 9:15 p.m. Renewable Energy Vermont Saturday, January 27 5 a.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society 6:15 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) 7:15 a.m. First Wednesdays 9 a.m. Project Independence 10 a.m. The Story Matters – Jack Mayer 11 a.m. Women on the Long Trail 12 p.m. All Things LGBTQ 1 p.m. Renewable Energy Vermont 5:30 p.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society 6:45 p.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) Sunday, January 28 5 a.m. Renewable Energy Vermont 8 a.m. National Innovation Summit 10 a.m. ACSD, HCC Board Meetings 2 p.m. Vermont Media Exchange 5 p.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society 6:30 p.m. Women On the Long Trail 7:30 p.m. National Innovation Summit 10 p.m. All Things LGBTQ 11 p.m. The Story Matters: Jack Mayer Monday, January 29 5:45 a.m. Tiger TV 6 a.m. ACSD, HCC Board Meetings 12 p.m. Tiger TV, Project Independence 1 p.m. The Western Star 4 p.m. The Story Matters – Jack Mayer 5 p.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society 6:15 p.m. Tiger TV 6:30 p.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) 8 p.m. (REV) 2017 Conference

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ADULT ALL‑ RECOVERY Group Meeting for anyone over 18 who is struggling with addiction disorders. Wednes‑ days, 3‑4 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). A great place to meet with your peers who are in recovery.

Bring a friend in recovery.

For info call 802‑388‑4249 or 802‑683‑5569 or visit turningpointaddisonvt.org.

AL‑ANON: FOR FAMILIES and friends affected by some‑ one’s drinking. Members share experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. Newcomers wel‑ come. Confidential. St. Ste‑ phen’s Church (use front side door and go to basement) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15‑8:15 pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS FRIDAY: Discussion Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SUNDAY: 12 Step Meeting 9:00‑10:00 AM held at the Middlebury United Method‑ ist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Came to Believe Meeting 1:00‑2:00 PM held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS WEDNESDAY: Big Book Meeting 7:15‑8:15 AM is held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleas‑ ant Street. Discussion Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS RIPTON MEETINGS: Mon‑ day, As Bill Sees It Meeting 7:15‑8:15 AM. Thursday, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions Meet‑ ing 7:15‑8:15 AM. Both held at Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd.

GRIEF ANONYMOUS MEET‑ ING every Tuesday @ 6:00 pm at Grace Baptist Church, 52 Merchants Row, Middel‑ bury, Vt. A support group for those grieving the loss of a love one.

AL‑ANON FAMILY GROUP ‑ For families and friends of problem drinkers. Anony‑ mous, confidential and free.

At the Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

7:30‑8:30 PM Friday eve‑ nings.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BRANDON MEETINGS: Monday, Discussion Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. All held at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BRISTOL MEETINGS: Sun‑ day, Discussion Meeting 4:00‑5:00 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Meeting, 6:00‑7:00 PM. All held at the Howden Hall, 19 West Street.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS MONDAY: As Bill Sees It Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM. Big Book Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SATURDAY: Discussion Meeting 9:00‑10:00 AM at the Middlebury United Methodist Church. Discussion Meet‑ ing 10:00‑11:00 AM. Begin‑ ners’ Meeting 6:30‑7:30 PM. These two meetings are held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS T H U R S D AY: B i g B o o k Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

Speaker Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM at St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (On the Green).

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS TUESDAYS: 12 Step Meet‑ ings; Noon‑1:00 PM. AND 7:30‑8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NEW HAVEN MEETINGS: Monday, Big Book Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM at the Congre‑ gational Church, New Haven Village Green.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NORTH FERRISBURGH MEETINGS: Sunday, Daily Reflections Meeting 6:00‑7:00 PM, at the United Methodist Church, Old Hollow Rd.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS VERGENNES MEETINGS: Sunday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. Friday, Dis‑ cussion Meeting 8:00‑9:00 PM. Both held at St. Paul’s Church, Park St. Tuesday, Discussion Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM, at the Congregational Church, Water St. ARE YOU BOTHERED BY SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Opening Our Hearts Al‑Anon Group meets each Wednes‑ day at 1:30 pm at Middlebury’s St. Stephen’s Church on Main St. (enter side door and follow signs). Anonymous and confi‑ dential, we share our experi‑ ence, strength and hope to solve our common problems.

Babysitting available.

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Learn more about local volunteer opportunities!

The Turning Point Center is looking for kind, compassionate community members to meet and greet our visitors in the afternoon and evening hours. Your role is to make the Center a welcoming, safe space where people who are struggling with addiction can come for If you are 55 and older, contact confidential, non-judgemental peer support.

RSVP @ 388‑7044, The Turning Point Center is a non-profit recovery center that provides a safe, friendly, fun, and substance free environment where rsvpaddison@ volunteersinvt.org all people in recovery, and their families and friends, can meet for peer-to-peer recovery support, social activities, recovery or visit coaching, education, and advocacy. Our recovery support services help people rebuild their lives and become productive members www.volunteermatch.org. of society. Volunteers and staff provide peer support, evidence-based services, educational programs, and recovery training in a Volunteers of any age safe and supportive environment. can contact The United Way of Addison County’s Please consider joining our wonderful team! As one volunteer so aptly put it; “To watch these folks strive and thrive; it’s truly Volunteer Center at www. inspiring! And I helped!” unitedwayaddisoncounty.org and click on For more information please call Tracy Corbett at 802-388-7189 or visit our volunteer site at: VOLUNTEER! http://unitedwayaddisoncounty.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=295724

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MAKING RECOVERY EAS‑ IER (MRE). Wednesdays, 1‑2 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). This will be a facilitated group meeting for those struggling with the decision to attend 12‑Step Programs. It will be limited to explaining and discussing our feelings about the 12‑Step Programs to create a better understanding of how they can help a person in recovery on his/her life’s journey. A certificate will be issued at the end of all the sessions. Please bring a friend in recovery who is also contemplating 12‑Step Programs.

NA (JUST IN TIME) Wednes‑ days, 9 am, held at The Turn‑ ing Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Fridays, 7:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Sundays, 3:00 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. OA (OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS) MEETS on Thurs‑ day’s at 6 PM. Located at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, 54 Creek Road, Middlebury, VT. (OA) OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS Saturday’s at 1:00pm.

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OPIATE OVERDOSE RESCUE KITS are distributed on Wednesdays from 9 am until 12 pm at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury, VT. A short training is required.

For info call 802‑388‑4249 or 802‑683‑5569 or visit turningpointaddisonvt.org.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) big book meet‑ ing. Thursday’s, 2 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am. We meet at The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury. For info call APDA at 888‑763‑3366 or parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org.

SPIRITUAL AWAKENINGS MEETING of Alcoholics Anon‑ ymous, 7:30‑8:30 a.m., Fri‑ day, upstairs at St. Stephen’s Church, Middlebury, VT. WOMEN OF AA Mondays, 5:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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SECURITY OFFICERS Jericho, Vergennes and Williston, VT.

Must be able to obtain a Government Clearance

FAMILY LUMBER OPERATION

Seeks To Fill The Following Positions: MACHINERY OPERATOR for skilled lumber mill positions due to employee retirement. You must be in good physical condition, have a desire to learn, be reliable, have a strong safety awareness and work well with others. We will teach you the skills you need to use the technology investments we are putting in place. Mill work has a production bonus.

SKILLED FORKLIFT OPERATOR to run large forklifts at our operation in Bristol. Other work includes light construction, planing, lumber stacking. Must be reliable, energetic, work well with others and have good safety awareness. Previous experience operating heavy machinery is a plus but not required, we will teach you the skills you need.

Call 802-453-4884 or visit The A. Johnson Co., 995 S 116 Rd, Bristol VT 05443 for an application.

Qualified applicants MUST APPLY ONLINE at http://www.scisjobs.com. Or contact Lakeisha Henderson Lakeisha.Henderson@scisusa.com or 410-872-4970 ext 130. Select SCIS Positions, then Aero Defense openings, and then your State to find a location near you.

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CONSTRUCTION: ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS, new construction, drywall, carpentry, painting, flooring, roofing, pressure washing, driveway sealing. All aspects of construction, also property maintenance. Steven Fifield 802‑989‑0009.

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C&I DRYWALL. Hanging, tap‑ ing, skim coat plastering. Also tile. Call Joe 802‑234‑5545 or Justin 802‑234‑2190.

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING; interior/exterior, residential/ commercial, pressure wash‑ ing. 20 years’ experience.

Best prices. References.

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The Addison Independent in Middlebury, Vt., is seeking an energetic multimedia journalist to join our award-winning, twice-a-week multi-media news staff. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellence in reporting and writing news stories. The ability to produce stories in audio, digital and video formats and to do news layout is also a big plus.

This position will feature a mix of classic print media and cutting-edge online news. As such, those applying should have a demonstrated experience in journalism and understanding of news writing and feature writing, as well as be interested and engaged in social media with an eye toward understanding the community and building reader loyalty. This reporter will play an important role in finding out what’s going on in the community and reflecting it back to community members through the newspaper and website.

Currently it is structured as a part-time job with some flexibility on when and how assignments are completed. It could become a full-time position for the ideal candidate.

The person we hire will be intelligent, curious, indefatigable and work well as part of a team. Also, the candidate must have a car, as in-person interviews are a must.

Send a letter outlining your qualifications, resume and examples of your work to: news@addisonindependent.com

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A L L ‑ A R O U N D FA R M HAND, 802‑233‑1249 or 802‑233‑3849.

ARE YOU METICULOUS IN your attention to detail? Enjoy multitasking and working in a fast‑paced environment?

Have good proficiency with QuickBooks and excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills? If so, this may be the job for you.

Champlain Orchards is look‑ ing for a dedicated addition to our finance department. If this sounds like you, please complete a Champlain Or‑ chards job application at: champlainorchards.com/ employment/.

AUDY TRUCKING LLC is seeking a part‑time (30 hours) Office Assistant in our Ver‑ gennes office. A background in the trucking business would be ideal but will train the right person. Please contact Jeff at 989‑5024 or Carol at 382‑8745 (leave message) for details and interviews.

BANKRUPTCY: CALL to find out if bankruptcy can help you. Kathleen Walls, Esq. 802‑388‑1156.

CHAMPLAIN ORCHARDS IS an ecologically managed orchard and we are looking for an energetic, dynamic Sales Manager setting sales quotas, coordinating and managing staff. This position includes management of sales of our orchard products such as fresh fruit, sweet cider, pies and bakery products as well as our line of hard ciders.

Proficiency with Excel, Quick‑ Books and data analysis is a must. If you’re a big picture thinker but can still manage a staff and the details of a sales department while developing new and existing markets please visit our website at: champlainorchards.com/ employment/ and complete a job application.

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FULL TIME DELI POSITION Set hours Monday‑Friday.

6am to 2pm. Prior work ex‑ perience w/ food preparation in commercial kitchen/deli required. Applicants should apply in person at Small City Market or call Cory at 802‑349‑7101.

MR. MIKE’S CLEANING Ser‑ vice, Inc. is seeking Commer‑ cial Cleaners. We are looking for independent, self moti‑ vated and reliable individuals who are able to work nights.

All applicants must pass a background check. Applica‑ tions are available online at mrmikescleaningservicevt. com or in person Monday‑Fri‑ day from 9am‑3pm. $1,500 sign‑on bonus to eligible in‑ dividuals.

CHAMPLAIN ORCHARDS IS seeking a strong, organized Production manager for our apple packing, sweet cider, bakery and shipping depart‑ ments. You will manage a staff of dedicated employees ensuring the quality and ac‑ curacy of orders. You will be responsible for organizing pro‑ duction schedules, assessing resources, maintaining inven‑ tory and quality control stan‑ dards and ensuring that health and safety guidelines are fol‑ lowed. Our typical work week is Sunday, Monday, Wednes‑ day, Thursday & Friday. If you are a strong leader with a determination to succeed we really want to hear from you. please visit our website at champlainorchards.com/ employment/ and complete a job application.

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR an Animal Control Officer for the Town of Salisbury. Please call the town office for more information on duties and compensation. 802‑352‑4228.

Help Wanted Help wanted at bustling charity resale store. We need a customer service rep to assist shoppers, operate a cash register, and perform other tasks as needed. Also, a materials handler to greet people donating goods, assist with pickups and deliveries, prepare merchandise for the sales floor, and more. Both positions are 29.5 hours per week to start. Qualified applicants should send resume and cover letter to us at 282 Boardman Street or email to receptionist@hope-vt.org. These positions will remain open until we find the right people.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Housekeeping A.M. & P.M. Bistro Attendant Candidates must be available weekends, evenings, and holidays. We offer competitive wages and benefits.

Previous hotel experience is preferred but not required. Training is provided.

Join our award-winning team, providing quality customer service, a positive attitude and excellent work ethic. Interested, qualified candidates can apply in person at 309 Court Street, Middlebury. Please, no phone inquiries.

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SUBSTITUTE CHILDCARE TEACHERS College St. Chil‑ dren’s Center is looking for substitute teachers. Must be at least 18 years of age, a high school graduate or have a GED. Some experience/ education preferred. Must be flexible and respectful.

Contact Lorie or Amethyst at 388‑2401.

WHISTLEPIG CURRENTLY HIRING FOR full time bottler.

Eye for detail and accuracy.

Flexible duties and hours Monday‑Friday. Be able to stand on feet for 8 hours a day with unassisted lifting of 25 pounds. Please send resume and 3 professional references to info@whistlepigrye.com.

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Full-time positions available at the Middlebury plant as floaters. Shifts will vary, but primarily will be on 2nd and 3rd shift. Work flexibility is a must. 24/7/365 environment.

Maintain a sanitary work environment, ensure accurate records, and understand specific SOP’s and product specifications.

High School Diploma, or equivalent is required. Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Apply in person, by email to ajacobs@ agrimark.net or send your resume with cover letter to:

Agri-Mark

Part-time cashiers & deli help needed for flexible schedules, especially afternoons & evenings.

Plus Cooler Person for nights & weekends.

Attn: Ashley Jacobs 869 Exchange Street Middlebury, VT 05753 EOE M/F/D/V

NIGHTS & WEEKENDS A MUST FOR ALL PART- & FULL-TIME POSITIONS. Apply in person at: East Middlebury Maplefields 3201 Rte 7 South, E. Middlebury Ask for Brittany or pick-up an application EOE

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! Alderman’s Toyota is looking for a motivated Technician to join our team.

If you are ASC certified, Your Toyota certification is made easy with our fast track program.

Candidates must have their own tools.

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Dairy One Farm Service Technician Position Available—Full time; Primarily Addison County, Vermont; qualifications include ability to work without direct supervision; enjoy working with cows within the dairy environment; be timely working a varying schedule, including early mornings and late nights; a valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle required; highly motivated self-starter; positive personality and enjoy working with people; person will collect herd management data; weigh and sample milk during milking times and enter data into a computer; must have a working knowledge of the dairy industry; competitive salary and benefits; mileage reimbursement; training, support and equipment provided; Email letter of interest and resume to carol.benway@dairyone.com or apply online at dairyone.com

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ANTIQUE DOUBLE BARREL ACME Arms Co. 12 gauge.

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DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Addi‑ son. Available storage space in my barn for summer/winter storage. The barn is structur‑ ally sound and weather‑tight with electricity. No heat or running water. The barn is also available for lease. The entrance door measurements are 8’ wide by 7’ high. For more info: 802‑363‑3403 or rochon_m@yahoo.com.

MIDDLEBURY 3 BEDROOM ranch. Two car attached ga‑ rage with automatic opener.

Fully furnished, even beds and bedding. Big screen Sony.

Central vacuuming, central air, 2 bathrooms, dishwasher, garbage disposal, all appli‑ ances, including washer and dryer. Front and back porch.

Paved driveway. Nice lot, nice neighborhood. 3 miles or 7 minutes to Middlebury Col‑ lege, or Porter Hospital. Lawn mowing, snow, and satellite dish included. $2,000 plus utilities. One month security deposit. 802‑388‑5474.

CREAM COLORED LEATH‑ ER love seat. $50. firm. Lo‑ cated in Middlebury, you pick up. 315‑870‑2987.

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BRIDPORT 1 BEDROOM, 4 room apartment with porch/ lawn. Washer/dryer, heat/hot water included. No smoking, no pets. References and credit check. $700/mo. plus security deposit. For more info, David 802‑758‑2546.

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2012 SUZUKI SX4, AWD 76,000 miles. New tires, brakes. $5,900. 758‑2528.

Real Estate REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Only three lots remain in the Daisy Lane Residential De‑ velopment. One is a beauti‑ ful wooded 1 1/4 acre with a small year round stream.

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Awards (Continued from Page 40) Robin Curler reflected on how much the fire service meant to her father, and said how much she and her family appreciated the recognition that the firefighting family gave to Bob. “We didn’t even have calling hours (before the funeral) because he had seen everyone right before,” she said.

The bell ceremony was another moving point in the festivities.

Everyone stood as a bell was rung three times for each of the firefighters who had died (not in the line of duty) in the past year.

Firefighters from all 17 of the member departments were on hand.

In a roll call the numbers from each department showed the following number from each department: Addison, 20; Bridport, 5; Bristol, 16; Cornwall, 11; Ferrisburgh, 26; Lincoln, 6; Middlebury, 16; Monkton, 10; New Haven, 10; Orwell, 4; Ripton, 4; Salisbury, 5; Shoreham, 5; Starksboro, 6; Vergennes, 25; Weybridge, 6; and Whiting, 6.

The Attendance Award, which is given to the department with the highest percentage of its members who attend the ACFA quarterly meetings, went to the Weybridge Fire Department.

The words that Vermont Public Safety Commissioner Thomas Anderson used to describe what he saw in the men and women in the fire service were “courage, selflessness, perseverance, true grit and people who care about other people.”

IN OTHER BUSINESS There was some association business carried out at the meeting.

Dean Gilmore of the New Haven department led a discussion on relevant bills before the Vermont Legislature. The only one that prompted much discussion was S.168, called the Blue Lights Bill.

Gilmore explained that it would prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who were also first responders by not paying them if they missed work during fire calls or requiring them to take vacation time for missed work for fire calls.

Gilmore said the firefighters he had conferred with were generally opposed to the bill because they feared some employers would be less likely to hire a job candidate who was a

firefighter or other first responder.

“We just don’t want to get into the business of telling employers what to do,” he said.

One firefighter said he had lost three jobs over his time in the fire service because of missed hours responding to fires. He said volunteer firefighters need protection.

The membership passed a motion in opposition to the bill on a voice vote, with a number of firefighters voting against the move.

Like any good family, they also recognized the superior work of some of their members.

The Chief Ralph Jackman Youth Firefighter of the Year went to Danielle Morse, a New Haven firefighter who is currently enrolled at Castleton University.

James Robideau, a Bristol FD member who started his firefighting career in Lincoln, earned the Emergency Maintenance Technician/Truck Captain Award.

Robideau’s former chief, Jeff Cousino, earned the Firefighter of the Year honor for his 31 years’ commitment to the Lincoln Fire Department. He responded to 52 of the department’s 72 fire calls last year.

The Senior Firefighter of the Year was Peter Bouvier of Bristol, and the Chief Robert Jenkins Line Officer of the Year went to Corey Collette of Addison for his work keeping the department’s boat ready for rescues, among many other things.

Bill Sinks accepted the attendance award for the Weybridge Fire Department, and he accepted the Francis Shorkey Fire Chief of the Year Award for himself. He has been chief since 2001.

The Vergennes Fire Department nominated the Basin Harbor Club for the Friend of Addison County Firefighters Award, and the club won the honor. Rob Gaboriault of Weybridge picked up an ACFA

PETER BOUVIER, SENIOR FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR

BRISTOL FIREFIGHTER/CHAPLAIN Bill Elwell gives hugs to Kenneth Curler, Robin Curler and Chris Jenkins after presenting them with a plaque in honor of Robin and Chris’ late father, Bob Jenkins, who was a local firefighter for 55 years.

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Life Membership; he was formerly a member of the Orwell Fire Department.

Finally, the ACFA recognized the more than 400 years of collective service of eight of its members. All of them served at least five decades, some even more. They were Les Champine, Vergennes.

John Palmer, New Haven.

Jim Ford, New Haven.

Norman Cota, Starksboro.

Tom Estey, Starksboro.

Bernard Duboise, Addison.

Phil Grace, Addison.

Steve Torrey, Addison.

After the other honors were doled out, Randy Stearns had one more accolade to give out — the President’s Award. And he gave it to Karen Taylor, the long-time ACFA Secretary. She got a large round of applause, and later when it came time to vote on officers she even earned a nomination to be the next secretary for the organization (she politely declined).

2018 ACFA AWARDS Attendance award: Weybridge Fire Department Chief Ralph Jackman Youth Firefighter of the Year: Danielle Morse, New Haven Emergency Maintenance Technician/Truck Captain: James Robideau, Bristol Firefighter of the Year: Jeff Cousino, Lincoln Senior Firefighter of the Year: Peter Bouvier, Bristol Chief Robert Jenkins Line Officer of the Year: Corey Collette, Addison Francis Shorkey Fire Chief of the Year: Bill Sinks, Weybridge Friend of Addison County Firefighters Award: Basin Harbor Club ACFA Life Membership: Rob Gaboriault, Weybridge 50 years of service: Les Champine, Vergennes; John Palmer, New Haven; Jim Ford, New Haven; Norman Cota, Starksboro; Tom Estey, Starksboro; Bernard Duboise, Addison; Phil Grace, Addison; and Steve Torrey, Addison

BILL SINKS, CHIEF OF THE YEAR

JEFF COUSINO, FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR

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Bakery

Public Notices Index Public Notices for the following can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Pages 41 and 42.

the manufacturing of emerging re(Continued from Page 2) the institution before recently retir- gional brands of artisan crackers with our twin facilities, gluten and ing.

Ferrisburgh (1) Addison County Clerk (1) His specialty has been cooking gluten free,” Kevin Harper said.

The company also produces all the soups, though Perta has the backMiddlebury (1) Addison County Courthouse (1) challah burger rolls ground to pitch in Panton (1) Addison County Superior Court (2) and desserts for the with other food prep Celina Ellison Farmhouse Group in chores. And it doesn’t has thoroughly Starksboro (2) Cornwall (1) Burlington. stop there; Perta can enjoyed her time Doug Harper has also troubleshoot served as general kitchen appliances, at Bristol Bakery, TOWN OF PANTON manager for both and he’ll help Ellison where faithful bakeries, focusing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING plan some new offer- customers happily on purchasing, finanings at Bristol Cliffs queue up each The Development Review Board will convene four public hearings in the Town Clerk’s cial management and Café likely to include morning for a Office on Jersey Street beginning at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 8, other administrative 2018 in accordance with the provisions of §340 of the Town’s Zoning Regulations and 24 some pop-up dinners V.S.A. 117 §§4464 to consider an application from Jon-Eric Greene (#17-7) for approval chores. He, too, will and occasional enter- quality cup of of a side / rear-yard setback waiver to permit the replacement of a detached accessory coffee, a croissant now be able to refine tainment. outbuilding on their property on Arnold Bay Road (tax map ID# 01-01-11.000) with an his focus to other They have an expe- and some attached accessory building.

Harper business inrienced person head- conversation, if The applications are available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office. Interested terests. ing up the kitchen who they’re not on the parties who wish to appeal or be heard at the hearing may do so in person, or may be “With the sale is also well known represented by an agent or an attorney. Communications relating to the application may run. be filed in writing with the Board either before or during the hearing. behind me, we are in Addison County: N.B.: Participation in the hearing is necessary to establish status as an ‘interested able to focus more Sama Hayyat, former person’ and the right to appeal a decision rendered in that hearing, according to the time and resources on Hinesburg, owner of Sama’s Market & Deli provisions of 24 V.S.A. 117 §§4465(b) and 4471(a). Participation consists of offering, at 54 College St. in Middlebury. and Celina only has one location to through oral or written testimony, evidence or a statement of concern directly related to Hayyat sold the business to the Sha- manage,” Harper said. the subject of the hearing.

Reporter John Flowers is at fer family last year, and had been Respectfully submitted, David Raphael, Chair looking for a new gig in the food johnf@addisonindependent.com. service industry.

Perta and Ellison anticipate Hayyat will add some of his MidSTATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT dle Eastern specialties to the menu ADDISON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 145-8-16 ANCV in the near future.

Like her colleagues, Ellison also U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION has a lengthy experience in cusv.

SEAN E. DEVOID AND BRIANNA E. DEVOID tomer service roles.

OCCUPANTS OF: 2399 Route 7 South, Middlebury VT Middlebury-area residents might recall her as the former manager MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. of the McDonald’s Restaurant on Court Street Extension. It’s a job In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered April 10, 2017, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose she held for around a decade, prior that certain mortgage given by Sean E. Devoid and Brianna E. Devoid to National Bank of Middlebury, dated March 29, 2013 and recorded to becoming manager of the Majesin Book 264 Page 136 of the land records of the Town of Middlebury, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an tic Car Rental business in Rutland.

Assignment of Mortgage from National Bank of Middlebury dated March 29, 2013 and recorded in Book 264 Page 388 of the land records of After five years with Majestic, the Town of Middlebury for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction Ellison grew weary of the daily at 2399 Route 7 South, Middlebury, Vermont on January 31, 2018 at 2:00 PM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: commute from Ferrisburgh and she Being all and the same lands and premises to be conveyed to Sean E. Devoid and Brianna E. Devoid by Warranty Deed of wanted to return to the food serStephen T. Myhre, Sr. and Carolyn B. Myhre to be recorded in the Town of Middlebury Land Records and being more particularly vice industry. She saw an ad for the described therein as follows: Bristol Bakery job.

“Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Stephen T. Myhre, Sr. and Carolyn B. Myhre by Warranty Deed of John The rest, as they say, is history.

Edward Zecher, Trustee of the John Edward Zecher Revocable Trust dated 4/8/94, said deed dated August 26, 2002 and recorded Ellison has thoroughly enjoyed in Book 192 at Page 24 of the Middlebury Land Records, and being more particularly described therein as follows: her time at Bristol Bakery, where ‘Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to the Grantor herein by Corrective Warranty Deed from John E. Zecher faithful customers happily queue dated October 26, 1998 and recorded in the Town of Middlebury Land Records in Book 169, Page 122, and being more particularly up each morning for a quality cup described therein, in part, as follows: of coffee, a croissant and some con‘Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to John E. Zecher by Executor’s Deed of the Estate of Gordon A. Hebert dated of even date herewith and to be recorded immediately prior hereto [Book 168 at Page 119] in the Town of Middlebury Land versation, if they’re not on the run.

Records, and being more particularly described therein as follows: Some folks linger over a latte and a ‘Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Warranty Deed of Eugene Larocque and Laura Larocque to Gorton laptop, absorbing the sunshine that [sic] A. Hebert and Mary L. Hebert dated September 24, 1968, recorded In Book 64, Page 116 of the Middlebury Land Records, pours through the generously winand being more particularly described therein as follows: dowed south facing façade.

‘Being a lot of land, with buildings thereon, located on the northeasterly side of U.S. Route 7, approximately three and one It’s a delightfully retro, no-frills half miles south of the Village of Middlebury, and being all and the same lands and premises described in a deed to H. Edward interior, sprinkled with non-descript Reed and Isabella Reed, dated August 13, 1951, recorded in Book 52, Page 118, of the Middlebury Land Records. Reference is wooden chairs and tables that could also made to deed from H. Edward Reed to Eugene Larocque et al recorded in Book 60, Page 295, of Middlebury Land Records. tell a story or two.

Reference may be had to the above-mentioned deeds and the deeds mentioned therein for a more particular description.

“It’s a nice space,” Perta said.

Together with water rights set forth in deed to H. Edward Reed and wife from Walter G. and Aurore Hurlburt dated August 13, 1951, recorded in Book 52, Page 105, of Middlebury Land Records.’

“It’s part of the best real estate in The said Mary L. Hebert died on November 14, 1997, and the said Gordon A. Hebert died on March 25, 1998.’ town.”

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this While he’s sold the local bakery, description.

Kevin Harper has played — and Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and will continue to play — a major assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. entrepreneurial role in the Bristol TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at business scene. The sale will allow the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s him to spend more time on other or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale. projects, including the Bristol Works The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, business park that has become a including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale. successful hub for medical services DATED: December 28, 2017 and for small food production indusBy:/S/Rachel K. Jones, Esq. tries. Among them is Bristol Bakery Rachel K. Jones, Esq. Wholesale, which offers a wide variBendett and McHugh, PC ety of from-scratch baked goods.

270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 “We are steadily growing the 1/8,15, 22 Farmington, CT 06032 (wholesale) company by taking on

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY REG. SELECTBOARD MEETING TUESDAY, JAN. 23, 2018 • 7:00 P.M.

ROOM 116 - LARGE CONFERENCE RM. 77 MAIN STREET AGENDA 7:00 1. **Call to Order 2. *Approval of Agenda 3. *Approval of Minutes of January 9th Regular Selectboard Meeting and January 17th Special Meeting 4. **Citizen Comments [Opportunity to raise or address issues that are not otherwise included on this agenda] 7:10 5. **Tree Warden Chris Zeoli with his Report and Finding on the Apple Tree in Public Right-of-Way in front of 33 South Street 7:20 6. *Chief of Police Tom Hanley with the Results and his Recommendation for the Award of the Bid for Two Cruisers 7:25 7. **Susan Shashok with an update on the work of the Broadband Group 7:35 8. **Consider Letter of Support for MALT Grant Application to the VT Dept. of Forest Parks and Recreation for Trail Around Middlebury (TAM) Trail and Signage Improvements 7:40 9. *Authorize Application to the State of Vermont for a Vermont Community Development Program (VCDP) Planning Grant for $30,000 for planning, design and legal services associated with the potential construction of a community septic system to serve Lindale Mobile Home Park 7:45 10. *Finalize FY19 Budget Proposal for Town Meeting 7:55 11. *Finalize Warning for Town Meeting 8:05 12. *Infrastructure Committee Chair Susan Shashok & Director of 8:10 Public Works Planning Dan Werner with a Report on and Recommendations from the Infrastructure Committee Meeting of January 11, 2018 a. *Award Engineering Agreement for Charles Avenue .b. *Authorize Negotiation of Agreement for Wastewater Treatment Plant Evaluation c. *Award Engineering Contract for Shard Villa Bank Stabilization and Road Improvement Project d. *Authorize Next Phase of Consultant Work on Department of Public Works Building and Storage Planning Project (from December 15 Infrastructure Committee Meeting) 8:20 13. *Authorize Signature of Finance & Maintenance Agreement with State of Vermont for Railroad Crossing Improvements at Morse Road 8:30 14. *Set Date for Annual Selectboard Strategic Planning Retreat 8:35 15. * Approval of Check Warrants 16. *Town Manager’s Report 17. **Board Member Concerns 18. *Executive Session – None Anticipated 19. **Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session 8:50 20. *Adjourn * Decision Item ** Possible Decision If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 388-8100 x-202 as early as possible.

Additional information about most Agenda items is available on the Town’s website, www.townofmiddlebury.org, on the Selectboard page.

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Starksboro Selectboard SPECIAL SELECTBOARD MEETING

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 – 4:45 p.m.

Starksboro Town Office The Starksboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on January 23, 2018 at 4:45 p.m.

The purpose of the meeting is to finalize the budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year.

TOWN OF STARKSBORO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Starksboro Development Review Board (DRB) will hold a public hearing(s) at the Starksboro Town Office on February 8, 2018 beginning at 7:45 P.M. to review the following application(s).

1. Application #2018DRB-02-SD is a request by Lawrence C. and Susan A. Shepard for a Sketch Plan hearing review for a 3-lot subdivision on their property located at 40 Mountain View Farm Lane and 1001 Robert Young Road, parcels # F463N & #F463N1.

As proposed this is a subdivision of property and boundary line adjustment that requires sketch plan approval from the Town. The Sketch plan hearing review will be conducted pursuant to the sections #350 and #426 of the Starksboro Land Use and Development Regulations. Parcel F463N is currently a 131.5± acre parcel with frontage on Robert Young Road in the Low Density Residential & Commercial District and the Forest Conservation District. Parcel F463N1 is currently a 38.6± acre parcel with frontage on Lafayette Road in the Low Density Residential & Commercial District and the Forest Conservation District.

Application #2018DRB-02-SD is available for review at the Town Office. This will be the first business item on the DRB’s agenda.

Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing, or send a representative. DRB hearings are conducted in the order they are listed, applicants and other interested parties should be prepared to wait. Pursuant to 24 VSA § 4464(a)(1) (C) and 4471(a), participation in this local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

Rebecca Elder, Administrative Officer Dated: January 18, 2018

A public hearing before the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ferrisburgh will be held at the Town Clerk’s Office on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 to consider the following applications and other business: 7:00 PM Approval of minutes from December 6, 2017.

7:05 PM Application # 17-139 (Knights) to repair/replace existing concrete dock; property ID # 07/01/02; 133 Trailsend; conditional use permit.

7:20 PM Application # 17-141 (Apgar) to construct addition to dining room; property ID # 21/20/13; 337 Mile Point Road; conditional use permit.

7:35 PM Other business.

The above applications are available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office. Persons wishing to appear and be heard may do so in person or be represented by an agent or an attorney.

PLEASE NOTE: Participation in the local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

Communications about the above applications may be filed in writing with the Board or at such hearing.

ADDISON COUNTY BUDGET 2018-2019

More information and extra copies of the budget may be obtained at the Addison County Superior Court, Frank Mahady Court House, Middlebury, Vermont. Tel 802-388-1966 Alice M. George, Assistant Judge & Irene Poole, Assistant Judge 2018-2019 EXPENSES 2018-2019 Adopted (continued) Adopted REVENUE: Sheriffs Department: County Tax $ 182,511.00 Personnel: 0.0041095 2018-2019 Salaries $ 84,850.00 Passports $ 5,000.00 Benefits $ 20,876.00 Interest Earned $ 175.00 Office Expense $ 500.00 Wills for safekeeping $ 5,000.00 Telephone $ 1,500.00 Miscellaneous income $ 15.00 Insurance/Bonds $ 13,000.00 Rent Income – Jail Bldg. $ 22,800.00 Training $ 500.00 TOTAL INCOME $ 215,501.00 Valcor/Spillman $ 3,500.00 Radio $ 750.00 Anticipated Surplus $ 30,000.00 Audit $ 1,750.00 $ 245,501.00 Subtotal $ 127,226.00

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The Cornwall Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 6:30pm at the Town Hall located on Route 30 in Cornwall, VT, regarding the readoption of the Cornwall Town Plan, which pertains to all land within the boundaries of the Town of Cornwall. This hearing is held pursuant to 24 V.S.A.4384.

This notice is issued pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4444.

The Plan is comprised of the following sections: Introduction Cornwall Yesterday (Town History) Cornwall Today (population, housing, economy, education, historic & cultural resources, community facilities & services, utilities & energy, transportation, recreation, nature & environment, current land use) Cornwall Tomorrow (vision statement, future land use, plan goals) Conclusion (plan implementation, compatibility) Copies of the Cornwall Town Plan may be viewed at the Cornwall Town Hall and on the Town website (cornwallvt.com) For further information please contact Cornwall Planning Commission Co Chairs: Holly Noordsy Jamie McKenna

1997 Ford F350, 4wd, 7.5L, duel wheeled, flatbed 1 ton truck with a Fischer plow and sander Mileage: 97,000

Truck, sander, and plow are being sold in “as is condition” with no warranties.

The winning bidder will be responsible for payment of the truck no more than 3 business days from being notified. The truck, sander, and plow must be removed from School property within 10 business days from being notified of the award but no sooner than the transfer of title To view the mentioned equipment contact: Alison Patterson at Barstow Memorial School 223 Chittenden, VT 05737, 802-773-6926 If interested, please send bid to: Stephen Eaton RNESU, Facilities Manager 49 Court Dr. Brandon, VT 05733 Sealed envelopes with complete contact information and bid amount need to be clearly marked: 1997 1 ton bid.

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Bids will be opened at 3:00pm on January 25, 2018. We reserve the right to accept or reject all bids To publish a legal notice in the Addison Independent please email information to: legals@addisonindependent.com or fax it to

STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION

TOWN OF FERRISBURGH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

EXPENSES: Court: Court Personnel Salaries $ Benefits $ Dues & Memberships $ Office Expenses $ Advertising-Passport/Budget $ Insurance $ Legal $ Professional Services $ Contracted Services $ Contingency $ Auditor $ Subtotal $

RUTLAND NORTHEAST SUPERVISORY UNION IS SEEKING BIDS:

TOWN OF CORNWALL NOTICE OF HEARING ADOPTION OF MUNICIPAL PLAN

Probate Court: Supplies/Equipment Dues Contingency Records Preservation Subtotal

$ $ $ $ $

Jail Building: Utilities Bldg & Grounds Insurance Inspections Custodial Capital Improvements Subtotal

$ 25,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 2,750.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 40,250.00

TOTAL EXPENSE

$ 245,501.00

400.00 625.00 200.00 2,000.00 3,225.00

(802) 388-3100.

VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 169-10-16 ANCV

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION v.

TIMOTHY C. WHITMAN OCCUPANTS OF: 840 Lafayette Road, Starksboro VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered April 10, 2017, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Timothy C. Whitman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nominee for USAA Federal Savings Bank, dated December 13, 2010 and recorded in Book 99 Page 436 of the land records of the Town of Starksboro, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nominee for USAA Federal Savings Bank to U.S. Bank National Association dated January 21, 2014 and recorded in Book 107 Page 575 of the land records of the Town of Starksboro for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 840 Lafayette Road, Starksboro, Vermont on January 31, 2018 at 12:45PM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Timothy C. Whitman by Warranty Deed of Robert J. O’Neil and Joyce C. O’Neil dated December 13, 2010, to be recorded prior hereto in the Starksboro land Records, and being more particularly described therein as follows: “Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Robert J. O’Neil and Joyce C. O’Neil by Warranty Deed of Katherine E. Birdsall dated November 6, 1998, and of record in Book 59, Pages 197-198 of the Town of Starksboro Land Records.

Being a portion only of the same land and premises conveyed to Katherine E. Birdsall by Warranty Deed of Mountain View Farm dated December 8, 1984, and of record in Book 36, Pages 261-265 of the Town of Starksboro Land Records.

Being Lot 4 containing 10.7 acres, more or less, located on the easterly side of Town Highway 31, also known as Lafayette Road, in the Town of Starksboro as depicted on a plat of survey entitled, “Property of Katherine E. Birdsall, Addison County, Starksboro, VT.”, surveyed by Ronald L. LaRose, dated November 1995 - January 1997, and recorded in Map Case B-24 of the Town of Starksboro Land Records.

Also conveyed by quitclaim only are any lands lying within the centerline of LaFayette Road, so-called, and the westerly boundary of the parcel conveyed herein. Grantors make no certification or representation as to size, dimensions, status or limits of said roadway.

This conveyance is subject to an easement and right of way for the purposes of installing, maintaining, repairing and replacing utility lines 50 feet in width along the westerly edge of the parcel hereinabove described for the benefit of Katherine E. Birdsall and her heirs and assigns.

This conveyance may be subject to the covenant that no trailer, camper, mobile home or double- wide, so-called, used as a residence shall be placed or allowed to remain on the parcel conveyed herein.

The above-described premises are subject to the terms and conditions of the Starksboro zoning regulations and the permits issued thereunder.

Reference is hereby made to the above-mentioned instruments, the records thereof, the references therein made, and their respective records and references, in further aid of this description.”

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED: December 14, 2017 By: /S/Rachel K. Jones, Esq. Rachel K. Jones, Esq., Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 1/8

Addison Independent, Monday, January 22, 2018 — PAGE 43

FEMA authorizes $3.7M for Vt. rain and wind damage in October MONTPELIER — Gov. Phil Scott earlier this month announced that President Donald Trump has signed a major disaster declaration for Addison, Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Washington, and Windham counties.

Those counties suffered substantial damage during wind and rain storms this past Oct. 29 and 30.

A Preliminary Damage Assessment by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) identified $3.7 million in public infrastructure damage statewide far exceeding the $1 million minimum Vermont must show to be considered for a disaster declaration.

That estimate only accounts for enough identified damage to qualify for federal “Public Assistance” funding.

Addison, Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille,

Orange, Orleans, Washington, and Windham counties each exceeded the $3.68 per capita threshold needed to qualify communities and public utilities in those counties for assistance. A preponderance of the damage involved power restoration, including line work, power pole replacement and contractor assistance.

The Public Assistance disaster declaration allows communities and public utilities in those counties to receive 75 percent federal reimbursement for storm response and recovery. Those costs include power restoration, debris removal, and repairs to public roads, bridges and other infrastructure with damage resulting from the storm.

Vermont Emergency Management will soon announce multiple applicant briefings, which town leaders should attend to start the process for

seeking federal assistance. The briefings will outline the requirements for receiving federal awards and maximizing eligibility of repairs. Vermont Emergency Management, Agency of Transportation District personnel, and FEMA will guide them through the application process.

The declaration also includes funds from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for towns, state agencies and approved non-profit organizations statewide. This program provides funding for a variety of mitigation activities, including home buyouts, structural elevations, flood proofing and public infrastructure upgrades for roads, bridges and culverts in vulnerable locations.

More information on the Public Assistance process can be found online at vem.vermont.gov/funding/pa.

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Real Estate equal housing opportunity All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or persons receiving public assistance, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500.

550 cows and 50 close Bred Heifers. R.H.A. 24,213 3.8 922 3.1

Selling Feb 7, 2018 125 Due within 2 months 120 Fresh in last 2 months S.C.C. 180,000 calving internals 13.3 averaging 76 per day. 194 First calf, 171 Second calf. Mycoplasma Bulk Tank test negative. Cattle are all bred to Select Sires, A.B.S. And Alta Genetics, bred for production.

THE COWS AND HEIFERS LOOK TREMENDOUS. They have been bred 100% A.I. For 20 years. All calves under 4 months to be sold with cows at 2pm.

Herd is 99% registered. HEIFER SALE: there are 24 Holstein-Hereford Heifers. Heifers 600lbs down to calf size. 190 heifers due starting March 1st, balance about 350 heifers 5 to 16 months. Open heifers to be sold in groups.

Thousands of tons of Corn and Hay Silage available. If interested call Mike Barrett directly.

Terms: Cash or good check sale day. Out of State buyers or those unkown to Sales Manager must have a letter of credit made payable to Reg Lussier with the limit.

No Cattle released until settled for.

Northeast Kingdom Sales, Inc. P.O. Box 550 Barton, VT 05822

Jim Young

(802) 525-4774 Cell: 274-0179 FAX: (802) 525-3997 Email: neksales@together.net

Auctioneers: Reg & Toby Lussier P.O. Box 191 Lyndonville, VT NH License: 2413 Reg: (802) 626-8892 Cell: (802) 535-6100 www.lussierauction.com email: reglussier@kingcon.com

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Heifer Sale Tuesday Jan. 30, 2018 9:30 AM Cow Sale Wednesday Feb. 7, 2018 9:00 AM

Motels: Exit 3 Super Eight 802-254-8889 Comfort Inn 802-579-1344

Kelly

Sudoku Solution January 22

Stoneholm Farm Complete Dispersal 1150 Head Registered and Grade Holsteins

Wednesday Feb. 7, 2018 Cow Sale will be at: Stonehole Farm 566 River Road South Putney, Vermont 05346 G.P.S does not work.

From the South get off Exit 4 take Rte 5 North.

Turn right on river road South to the farm.

48 Mountain Terrace Bristol, VT 05443 PH: 802-453-4670 • Fax 802-453-5898 Visit our websites at: www.wallacere.com www.greenbuiltvermont.com

Please call Kelly, Claire, or Tom

Cattle Auction

Tuesday Jan. 30, 2018 Heifer Sale will be at:: 13 Boggy Meadow Lane Walpole, NH 03608 Get off Exit 5, go toward Bellow Falls And right on Rte 5 South. Left on Rte 123 under bridge. R12 South to boggy Meadow lane.

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PAGE 44 — Addison Independent, Monday, January 22, 2018

Bird smell is nothing to sniff at

By Carolyn Lorié I have spent about a decade as a backyard birder and have learned quite a bit in that time. I can instantly recognize the call of a red-winged blackbird and the sweet summer song of the wood thrush. I know a scarlet tanager the moment I see one and can distinguish between the various hawks that inhabit this area.

I am knowledgeable about migration patterns, nesting habits, mating and fledging.

The But avian olfaction? Not so much.

I always assumed that birds did not have a sense of smell or that it was so minimal as to be insignificant.

I am not alone in this assumption.

“Conventional wisdom is that most birds don’t use a sense of smell,” explained Todd Katzner, a research and wildlife biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey. “For years in ornithology classes, we were told that birds did not smell. Except for turkey vultures and some seabirds.”

But for many years, even those birds were thought to lack the ability to smell. Or at least that was the belief since the 1820s, after John James Audubon set out to prove that turkey vultures (Cathartes aura) relied solely

on sight to scavenge. He did this by placing a canvas with a painting of a cut-open, skinless sheep, out in an open area. The birds descended on the painting and tore it apart as if it were carrion, thereby showing, he claimed, that they weren’t relying on scent at all.

This was not his finest moment as a naturalist. For starters, there have been scholarly questions about whether the birds he observed were in fact black vultures. In any event, later, more rigorous studies showed that vultures do indeed have a keen sense of smell and that the birds in Audubon’s experiment most likely were attracted to the painting because of it. Oil-based paints emit sulfides very similar to those emitted by decaying flesh. Those studies, however, did not take place until the 1960s and by then the idea that birds cannot smell had become part of the “conventional wisdom.”

One of the people challenging that wisdom is Gabrielle Nevitt, an olfactory neuroscientist at the University of California, Davis.

“I had no idea that birds were not supposed to have a sense of smell,” she said. “My mother loved birds, and we had all sorts of species living

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with us who routinely demonstrated that they could smell. For example, I can remember my pet rooster making the come-and-get-it call when cookie smells wafted through the house.”

Like all vertebrates, birds have an olfactory bulb in their brains, though the relative size of the bulb varies greatly across species. In songbirds the bulb is relatively tiny, while just the opposite is true in seabirds. For example, the snow petrel (Pagodroma nivea), an arctic seabird, has an olfactory bulb that occupies more than 35 percent of its cerebral hemisphere.

Nevitt has spent years studying procellariiformes, on order of seabirds that includes albatrosses, petrels and shearwaters, all of which spend most of their lives at sea, and consume krill, fish and squid. Her research has demonstrated that these birds use their sense of smell to forage areas of open water. They do so not by sniffing out their prey directly, but by detecting a chemical byproduct created when those animals feed on phytoplankton. This by-product, dimethyl sulfide (DMS), is emitted into the air, creating what Nevitt calls an “olfactory landscape.”

While the research on seabirds

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is fascinating, as a landlocked Vermonter, what I want to know is whether any of this is relevant to the birds I see on a daily basis — the juncos and titmice and blue jays?

The answer is yes.

“This area of study is rapidly growing, and so far, every songbird studied has demonstrated olfactory capabilities,” explained Danielle Whittaker, an evolutionary biologist at Michigan State University. “I’m aware of studies on zebra finches, song sparrows, white-throated sparrows, starlings, house finches, catbirds, blue tits and house sparrows.

In fact, I would be very surprised if any bird species didn’t have this ability.”

One such study that Whittaker worked on involved dark-eyed juncos (Junco hyemalis). She put material in the nest of juncos that contained the preen oil of other juncos as well as birds from other species. The juncos reacted by spending less time on their nests than is typical. In one instance, a female junco became what Whittaker

described as “visibly upset” when she detected the foreign smell and began pulling material out of the nest and disposing of it.

Not all studies have been as conclusive and it is possible, said Nevitt, that some birds may prove to have reduced sensitivity to smell based on their anatomy. On the other hand, some birds may have far greater capacity than is currently understood. “It is quite likely that many other species of birds use olfaction for foraging and navigation or in social contexts, but the area of research is still under-studied,” she explained.

Carolyn Lorié lives in Post Mills with her partner, Rick, and their three dogs, two of whom are well behaved.

The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited

by Northern Woodlands magazine, northernwoodlands.org, and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: wellborn@nhcf.org.

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