Monday, February 4, 2019

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 30 No. 38

Middlebury, Vermont

Middlebury Voice sets leaders cite singer apart goals for next three years • Vocalist Mellisa D brings her “distinctive voice” to Brandon Music. See Arts Beat on Pages 10-11.

Come visit Vt. and stay a while

• Our Tourism commissioner is trying to turn visitors into residents. See Page 2.

Hoop showdown in Lake Division • The Tiger boys’ hoop team hosted Milton in a duel of two of the league’s top teams. See Sports on Pages 18-19.

Utility offers energy advice

• Efficiency Vermont targets Middlebury businesses and homes for energy-conservation audits. See Page 3.

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury voters on Town Meeting Day will decide two contested elections and will be asked to grant three incumbent selectboard members an additional three years in office.

Candidate petitions filed with the Middlebury town clerk’s office by the Jan. 28 deadline reveal: • Five candidates vying for three available three-year terms representing Middlebury on the Addison Central School District board. Those candidates include incumbents James Malcolm, Lorraine Gonzalez Morse and Steve Orzech, and challengers Betty Kafumbe and Ryan Torres.

• Three candidates competing for two three-year terms on the Ilsley Public Library board. Those candidates are incumbents Alice Eckles and Catherine Nichols, as well as challenger Joe McVeigh.

• Incumbent selectboard members Nick Artim, Victor Nuovo and Heather Seeley are unopposed for new, three-year terms.

• Susan Shashok is unchallenged in her bid to succeed Middlebury Town Moderator James Douglas, who has decided not to seek reelection to a post he has held since 1986. The term is for one year.

• Beth Dow and Gary Baker are unopposed for terms of three years and one year, respectively, as town listers.

The Independent will interview candidates vying for selectboard and school board as the March 5 election draws closer. This story is focused on the selectboard candidates and what each hopes to accomplish during the next three years.

(See Middlebury, Page 23)

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Makers get down to work New facility allows people to turn dreams into reality

By JOHN FLOWERS shapes, sizes and colors.

MIDDLEBURY — Nora Swan is an experienced She likes the availability of tools, the advice offered hat-maker, but last Thursday saw her go “back to by Makery mentors, and rubbing shoulders with other school” to hone her skills. crafty folks.

The school: The Patricia A. Hannaford Career “It couldn’t be better,” she said. “It’s very Center, which recently launched an Addison inspiring.”

County “Makery” that gives creative people “It couldn’t The Makery opened last fall, thanks to like Swan a venue in which to test new the help of the local business community, be better. ideas using a wide assortment of tools and the career center, and entrepreneurs like machines that might otherwise be beyond It’s very product designer/engineer David Cole. inspiring.” The effort is being guided by a 12-person their financial means.

“It is such a fabulous concept to have so — Nora Swan steering committee of local educators many of these resources in a centralized and businesspeople, including Hannaford space,” said Swan, who has been working on a Career Center Superintendent Dana Peterson, Cole series of hat “blocks” — solid forms on which and Addison County Economic Development Corp. to design and complete her wonderful hats of all (See Makers, Page 24)

NED HORNING, LEFT, works on a sewing project with mentor Faith Daya in the maker space at the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center Thursday. The Makery, as the space is known, provides average citizens with tools and expertise to work on personal projects, build skills and possibly start businesses.

Independent photo/John S. McCright

Mt. Abe principal aims high for students & herself Jessica Barewicz rising to the occasion again

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS BRISTOL — Mount Abraham Union High School Principal Jessica Barewicz pulled her first all-nighter in 12th grade.

“We had to do a project based on independent reading, and I chose ‘The Fountainhead,’” she says, laughing. “That tells you a little bit

about me as a child.”

A fat, philosophical novel published in 1943 by RussianAmerican writer Ayn Rand, “The Fountainhead” tells the story of a headstrong architect warring with himself and fighting against the system.

For the project Barewicz created a

three-dimensional visual aid.

“I constructed this whole crazy painting that illustrated the ideas of the novel and then built it onto twoby-fours,” she explains. “It was one of the coolest things I’d ever done.”

In class, hidden behind her artwork, Barewicz read aloud a passage from the book, then tore the painting in half. The structure collapsed. It felt to her like performance art.

“I’d never done anything like that

before,” she says. “It was pretty transformational to take that risk.”

Rising to the occasion when a teacher placed high expectations on her was an experience Barewicz holds dear, in terms of education, and it has informed her thinking both as a teacher and principal.

“I think students know when we don’t expect much from them, or they know when we don’t expect (See Barewicz, Page 17)

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New Haven man runs for three posts

State launches new efforts to mint new Vermonters Incentives offered to prospective residents

By SARAH ASCH properties. This would make it easMIDDLEBURY — The Vermont ier for Vermonters to rent to tourists.

Department of Tourism and Mar- The new policy, which would not keting has several new initiatives to be subject to the legislative process, both attract more visitors to the state would distinguish between small and encourage tourists to move to lodgings with a capacity of less Vermont permanently. than nine people and bigger rental The department’s commissioner, operations.

Wendy Knight, said that such “Affordability is an issue. We don’t programs aim to address Vermont’s want to make Vermont less affordworkforce development concerns by able for Vermonters,” Knight said, converting visitors into residents. explaining that one way to do that is “We know that organically people by making it easier for Vermonters who come to Vermont love it. They to participate in the short-term rental fall in love with the economy. quality of life, the rural The agency is also atmosphere, the outdoor “Affordability piloting new efforts to recreation and then they is an issue. We encourage people to move here,” Knight don’t want to move to Vermont. This said. “If we’re able to make Vermont includes a million-dollar increase the number of less affordable incentives package that visitors who come here for Vermonters.” Gov. Scott proposed then we know that we’re in his budget address —Wendy Knight on Jan. 23. The money exposing Vermont to a much broader audiwould be broken up into ence.” $5,000 grants for those who want to One way the department hopes to relocate to Vermont and either take a attract visitors is by helping local local job or work remotely. craft beverage companies put down This proposal comes soon after roots. the Remote Worker Grant Program “We’re getting really well known went into effect on Jan. 1. Knight nationally for our spirits, wine and said the application for that remote cider, not just our beer,” Knight worker program had been downloadsaid. “It’s a priority for the governor, ed 2,000 times in the first three and and it’s a priority for the agency, to a half weeks it was on the website, support the craft beverage agency in and that they have already approved Vermont. It’s great for the economy two applications. Gov. Scott now it’s great for attracting young work- hopes to use the same concept to fill ers, it’s great for attracting visitors.” the state’s labor force.

The Scott administration supports Knight’s department will also reducing the tax burden on spirit seek out new Vermonters through companies, which currently face a its “Stay to Stay” weekend program steep tax increase if they earn over in which the department will help $750,000 in sales annually. towns host prospective residents “We want the spirit companies to for a weekend. Visitors can meet grow and right now we are disin- real estate brokers and potential centivizing them to do that,” Knight employers, while also enjoying said. what Vermont has to offer in terms Knight said Gov. Phil Scott is also of outdoor recreation. considering relaxing the health regThe program launched as a pilot ulations on owner-occupied rental in 2018 and the department spent

COMMISSIONER WENDY KNIGHT and the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing are working on several fronts to attract visitors to the state and keep them here to join the labor force.

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$30,000 in advertising to put on one weekend each in Rutland, Burlington, Bennington and Brattleboro.

A total of 140 guests participated, and Knight said that, of those, seven have already moved to the state and 37 more are currently hunting for jobs and houses.

“The people who came to the Stay to Stay weekends came from all over,” she said. “I was really shocked and pleasantly surprised.”

Two of the 2019 weekends will be at ski resorts to target the more outdoorsy crowd. This addition is at least partially in response to feedback the agency received last year — 70 percent of those surveyed in connection with the Stay to Stay

program said they were considering moving to Vermont because of access to nature and outdoor recreation.

Knight said that her agency is open to expanding the Stay to Stay program to other communities, including towns in Addison County, if the Legislature appropriates more funds for the project. She said she could see a future partnership with the Vermont Mountain Biking Association to host biking-themed weekends in Middlebury, similar to the upcoming ski events.

For now, the Department of Tourism and Marketing is keeping focused on the same four towns and plans to host 15 weekends between February and November.

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NEW HAVEN — Two New Haven selectboard members and the town’s long-serving treasurer will face election challenges this year — all from the same candidate.

Former selectboard member Doug Tolles has filed petitions to challenge: • Kathleen Barrett for a threeyear term on the selectboard.

• Steve Dupoise for a two-year term on the selectboard.

• Barb Torian for a three-year term as town treasurer.

Torian has served as town treasurer since 1996. Barrett joined the selectboard in 2009 and Dupoise in 2015.

Tolles served on the selectboard from 2014 to 2017.

No matter how many races he wins, however, Tolles would have to resign from all but one office, according to Will Senning, director of elections and campaign finance for the Vermont Secretary of State’s Office. The selectboard would then appoint someone to fill any vacancies created by that.

Tolles did not respond by press time to a request for comment.

Bristol pulls plug on property buy BRISTOL — The town of Bristol has decided not to buy the property at 76 West St. The town had signed a purchase agreement for the property in August 2018, for the price of $166,500, and hoped to consolidate Bristol Recreation Department activities at that address. But in November the Bristol Recreation Community Steering Committee voted down a plan to develop a new recreation center there.

Still hoping to use the property in some way, the town submitted to a counteroffer after the property was inspected, but the owners rejected that offer.

On Jan. 21 the selectboard voted to terminate the purchase agreement.

The Recreation Department will continue exploring options for a new community center, said Town Administrator Valerie Capels.

CORRECTION: An article in the Jan. 24 edition of the Independent focused on a special commission — headed by Rep. Amy Sheldon, D-Middlebury — tasked with updating Act 250, the state’s land use planning law. The article stated erroneously that the commission had recommended that projects at an elevation of more than 1,500 feet be subjected to Act 250 review, compared to the current trigger of 2,500 feet. The commission has in fact recommended a trigger of 2,000 feet to trigger Act 250 review, not 1,500.

Addison Independent, Monday, February 4, 2019 — PAGE 3

Middlebury is targeted for energy programs Efficiency Vermont offers guidance

By SARAH ASCH MIDDLEBURY — As part of its 2019 effort to reduce energy use in the Green Mountain State, Efficiency Vermont is targeting Middlebury and four other Vermont communities to help home and business owners cut back on power consumption.

Efficiency Vermont began its campaign in Middlebury in the fall of 2017 as part of a partnership with the Greater Middlebury Climate Economy Initiative, according to Efficiency Vermont Account Manager Meghan Chambers.

“We’re trying to make everybody in Middlebury and Addison County aware that Efficiency Vermont is here and we’ll help connect you with the right services,” Chambers said.

One of the first steps local businesses can take is to schedule a site walk-through, she said. Interested business owners can contact the company and have a staff member visit their building to identify potential efficiency upgrades.

“We can come to your business or home and share advice and best practices on how to save energy,” Chambers said. “We will give you information on the savings potential, and can often offer incentives and financing to make the project a little easier to pursue.”

Efficiency Vermont runs a similar program for residential walkthroughs to help homeowners save energy and money, Chambers said.

Dan Brown, co-owner of the Swift House Inn in Middlebury, had his building checked out by Efficiency Vermont to get a better understanding of his energy needs.

Brown first worked with Efficiency Vermont about 10 years ago when

DAN BROWN, CO-OWNER of the Swift House Inn in Middlebury, has consulted with Efficiency Vermont on a number of projects from new lighting to a new thermostat system. Engineers calculated that Brown has saved over $800 a year in energy costs at his business.

Independent photo/John S. McCright

he used its incentives to help pay for new, energy-efficient light bulbs at the Swift House.

Efficiency Vermont also helped Brown finance the installation of an energy-saving internal heating system that detects when a guest is in the room and adjusts the temperature accordingly.

“When the guest is there they could set anything they wanted on the thermostat but when they leave the system detects that and it goes back to a pre-set temperature I decide after a certain amount of time,” he said.

Brown has also taken advantage of Efficiency Vermont’s appliance

rebate offers, both at the Swift House and at the Charter House, where he serves on the board. He said he consults Efficiency Vermont when he purchases machines for the kitchen and laundry room.

“Any time we buy a refrigerator or any device in our commercial kitchen, I contact them for advice and they steer me to technologies or brands,” he said. “If I buy something and it qualifies, they send me the incentive.”

Between all the upgrades Brown has made over the years, the engineers at Efficiency Vermont have calculated that he saves $815 a year, in addition to the positive environ-

mental impact.

Brown recommends that all businesses consult Efficiency Vermont about how to improve their energy use.

“Every single business that’s doing anything in the energy consumption area should always use Efficiency Vermont,” he said. “You’re leaving money on the table when you don’t.

You might be installing a system that’s going to cost you more to operate if you don’t use their help.”

Chambers encouraged everyone to reach out to Efficiency Vermont, not just those who are considering major changes to their businesses or homes. She pointed out that not all

energy-saving measures require a huge investment.

“Just simple measures like being careful about your space heater use, if you have a dehumidifier, let’s make sure it has a set point, let’s make sure you don’t have your air conditioning in year round,” she said. “Sometimes people don’t know, so we’re here to help them identify those opportunities.”

Chambers said that she and the other account managers are always available to answer questions.

“It is our job to help,” she said.

“We will happily guide them through all of it and answer any questions they have at any time.”

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A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Guest Editorial Time Meeting warning: Time to ban plastic bags

By Bill Schubart

All of the plastic manufactured since Bakelite debuted during the Depression still litters the earth. The world is choking on an invention that’s barely a century old.

Today, shoppers worldwide use 500 billion single-use plastic bags a year or a million bags a minute. A million sea birds and 100,000 marine mammals die annually from plastic entanglements and these are just the ones we find. There are about 46,000 pieces of plastic in every square mile of ocean. Fleece particles are appearing in the flesh of Atlantic fish.

In this era of urbanization and globalization many of the most serious threats to our communities often seem beyond solving at the local level. But each one of us stands at the center of a sphere of influence, with the potential to spark great change: from family, neighborhood, and town, to state, nation and beyond. Individual philosophers, artists, politicians and small but effective communities have indeed altered history — so we shouldn’t be dissuaded by our apparent size.

In fact, Vermont has led in many areas. Respect for our environment began appearing in legislation with Act 250 almost 50 years ago. But we’re just catching up in others.

Just one short month from now, neighbors will again assemble to discuss and decide on budgets and issues facing their towns at Town Meeting. And one item being debated in some towns will be the banning of plastic bags from retail distribution.

There will be dissent from the Vermont Retail Grocers’ Association and soft drink distributors will keep running ads about how much they care about closed-loop recycling but in this case, local action seems both necessary and justified.

Paper bags are recyclable. Anyone can get a free cloth or net shopping bag. And church and youth groups have been making effective shopping bags from old tee shirts.

It seems clear to me that for the sake of our oceans, our future, and our kids’ future, we must ban plastic bags and make all food containers recyclable.

Besides, it’s both heavily ironic and ethically contradictory for anyone to carry organic fruit and vegetables home from the grocery store in multiple plastic bags.

Bill Schubart is an entrepreneur and writer who lives in Hinesburg.

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A SEEMINGLY ENDLESS line of cars stretches to the horizon as caregivers wait for children outside Middlebury Union High School on Thursday afternoon.

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Letters to the Editor Middlebury residents urged to back climate resolution The 350VT Climate Solutions Resolution will be on Middlebury’s Australian ballot on Tuesday, March 5.

Currently, 37 Vermont towns have passed a version of this resolution and we hope Middlebury will be the next to do so. This will be an opportunity to add our voice to the growing concern about climate change. This is a non-binding resolution encouraging the state of Vermont and the town of Middlebury to pursue efforts to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

In 2011 the Vermont Department of Public Service established a Comprehensive Energy Plan that set out to power Vermont by 90 percent renewable energy sources by 2050. Vermont is far from meeting this goal. We need to do more at the state and national level to de-carbonize the atmosphere and build momentum toward renewables. 350VT Climate Solutions Resolution is about towns making the commitment to do all they can to move Vermont toward renewable communities.

A recent commentary by Deb

Markowitz, former Vermont Secretary of State and Secretary of the Agency of Natural Resources, reflected on the National Climate Assessment by hundreds of scientists from 13 federal agencies who concluded that the Northeast is heating up faster than any other parts of the contiguous U.S. “The climate assessment warns us that the cost of non-action is high and that we need to act quickly to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions ... For Vermont, this means doubling down on our commitment (See Letter, Page 5)

Addison Independent, Monday, February 4, 2019 — PAGE 5

Letters to the Editor Vermont’s print media deserve readership, support

I was interested to read a recent opinion piece in the Washington Post (Jan. 27, 2019) by Margaret Sullivan titled “Cancel in protest? Or stay with a local newspaper that’s being strip-mined for profits?” Sullivan, a former editor of the Buffalo News, explores this question by interviewing a reader of a regional newspaper in California. I was fascinated to learn that this reader’s complaints about his newspaper are exactly the complaints I have with our regional newspaper, the Burlington Free Press: no articles that start on page one, limited local and state coverage, day-old sports reports (even when the games occur in the afternoon or early evening), repeated feature stories, a random mixture of state and national news in the first few pages, and recently, having to have digital access to read USA Today.

What’s more, Sullivan reveals that Digital First Media, an industry leader in buying local newspapers and squeezing profits out of them, wants to buy the Gannett Company, the owner of the Burlington Free Press. So, what is the best course of action for a reader like me?

Should I drop my subscription to the Burlington Free Press since I complain about it constantly — or should I continue to buy it, if only to support the few local journalists it employs? Sullivan points out in her editorial that 80 percent of the subscription price goes to journalism and the production of the newspaper and only 20 percent to the parent company as profit. This fact, that

80 percent of my subscription price stays local, convinced me to keep my subscription to the Burlington Free Press: in this day of fake news (news that is not multi-sourced and fact-based) it is more important than ever to support trained journalists, reporters, editors and photographers, who are working in the interest of the public. Who else but these people will accurately report the happenings of our government from the most local to the state and national levels?

If we lose newspaper reporting at any of these levels, we lose accountability.

What about recent free access news sources like VTDigger, Politico or the Front Porch Forum that I also read? Do they detract from daily papers like the Burlington Free Press? I say no in the case of VTDigger and Politico. These news sources are nonprofits and they employ professional journalists, who, in the case of VTDigger, used to be employed by the Burlington Free Press. As a believer in a free press I believe that more journalists are better for the public good. The Front Porch Forum is for profit and it receives money from many Vermont towns as part of its financial model.

The Front Porch Forum is popular because of its immediacy, and at its best, it connects neighbors with their lost pets, offers advice on buying firewood, and serves as a platform for local elected officials to connect with constituents. But the Front Porch Forum serves as well to take revenue away from local newspapers. Here’s

an example: whereas previously locals used to support the Addison Independent by posting classified ads for their yard sales, rentals, etc., they now can do this for free on the Front Porch Forum.

Equally concerning, local communities and nonprofits post news on the Front Porch Forum that previously would have been reported and put in proper perspective by trained journalists from the Addison Independent. My final concern is that the Front Porch Forum is available only in digital form and as such doesn’t support folks who still prefer or depend on printed media for their news. Let’s remember that the journalists at the Addison Independent are our neighbors. As such we should want to support them but also, we need them to accurately inform us of what is going on in Addison County’s towns and to keep accountable the people who run the institutions in them. I believe supporting journalism at the most local level is just as important as at the state and national level. For that reason, I subscribe to the Addison Independent, the Burlington Free Press and a couple of national papers. I urge all my fellow Addison County residents to do the same — and to consider buying the occasional classified ad in the Addison Independent to keep it healthy. And lastly, when you post for free to the Front Porch Forum, please pause to think: am I doing my part to support local journalism?

Lucy Schumer Middlebury

Concerns about patient welfare are a wider problem

It was encouraging to read the article on the formation of a Patient and Family Advisory Council to improve patient healthcare experiences at Porter Medical Center. I feel that an organization such as this is long overdue.

However, I have reservations how this can address patients’ welfare concerns when other medical facilities are involved, as in second opinions or additional diagnostic tests. My own experiences with such actions have been met with extreme frustration. Requested

referrals very often are neither sent nor received. Copies of tests performed that are requested by a medical facility other than where they were done often take weeks to arrive. Six weeks ago I was told to make an appointment for surgery I need. After numerous calls to the provider to schedule that appointment, I still don’t have it.

And then perhaps the most despairing to me is the issue of age discrimination. Very often when I am asked to give specific symptoms to a provider the reply

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Coyote policies lead to ‘reckless killing’

VERMONT — On Christmas can be wrongly killed in an instant.

Day a Pittsford family dog was shot President of the Vermont wildlife and killed by a man when he mis- protection nonprofit Protect Our took the dog for a coyote. The man Wildlife, Brenna Galdenzi, says, claims that he thought the coyote “Sadly, Vermont Fish & Wildlife was chasing a deer. Neither party supports an open hunting season on has yet to be cited for coyotes. There is no reaa legal violation by the son why Maple, the dog Vermont State Police. in Pittsford, should’ve Eastern Coyotes are been mistaken for a a keystone predator in coyote and killed, but This week’s managing weak and we cannot say that we diseased prey, and the Community Forum are surprised based ability in Vermont to is by members on the unethical and hunt these canines of the Vermont irresponsible coyote year-round — includ- Humane Federation, hunting practices we’ve ing a regulated trapping including Jessica witnessed.” season from October to Danyow of “While Vermont December — compro- Homeward Bound. wildlife organizations, mises this important including POW and contribution to the ecosystem. the Humane Society of the United With no limit on the coyote-hunt- States VT, led efforts to ban coyote ing season, it is unsurprising when killing contests earlier this year, hunters adopt a “shoot first, identify there is still a lot more to be done to later” mentality that compromises prevent the reckless killing of these the hunter’s responsibility to know animals, including banning the their target before shooting. The open season,” says Jess Danyow, mistaken identity of a family pet, president of VHF. then, is an unintended consequence Those interested in supporting of neither having a limit to the efforts to enact a limited, regulated coyote hunting season nor respect hunting season for coyotes can sign for the value of this vital predator. a petition created by the Vermont Instead, state policies invite reckless Law School at tinyurl.com/coyand wasteful killing. ote-VtLaw. In addition, the Vermont Vermont Humane Federation Coyote Coexistence Coalition encourages pet owners to educate (VCCC) has written a letter of inquithemselves both about the unregu- ry to both the Vermont State Police lated coyote hunting season and the and Vermont Fish & Wildlife in subsequent need to protect family protest of the shooting and regarding pets, including the use of leashes and the status of the investigation. See bright coats. From a distance a dog their communication at tinyurl.com/ with a grey or tawny coat coloration coyote-letter.

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Letter (Continued from Page 4) to a clean energy economy — with a particular focus on transitioning our transportation and home heating sectors away from fossil fuels.”

We have only finite resources.

Why continue to put them into fossil fuel extraction and infrastructure — a technology that is hazardous to our planet?

Chip and Jack Mayer Middlebury

PAGE 6 — Addison Independent, Monday, February 4, 2019

Forest management course offered VERGENNES — Improving habitat for wildlife, looking to maintain connected landscapes and improving forest health are all goals of attendees at the Vermont Coverts: Woodlands for Wildlife Cooperator Training Workshop. The program works with landowners and others concerned about wildlife and land management in Vermont.

The weekend retreats, scheduled for May 17-19 at the Common Ground Center in Starksboro, and September 6-8 at Kehoe Conservation Camp on the shores of Lake Bomoseen, provide an opportunity for those who care about woodlands and wildlife to learn about the resources available to help them define and reach their land management goals.

Habitat is the key limiting factor for wildlife. Maintaining and connecting habitat is important for movement. “The Coverts Training changed the way we think about our woods, from simple concepts like ‘mess is best’ to specific ways we can increase diversity and help improve habitat for a wide range of wildlife.” notes Coverts

Cooperator and Council President Rich Chalmers.

The intensive two-and-a-halfday session features presentations by state and local experts in wildlife and forest management and Coverts alumni from past sessions.

In lectures, demonstrations and field tours, participants learn about topics such as wildlife and forest ecology, habitat management, invasive control, and land conservation.

Lisa Sausville, Executive Director says, “Participants range from those that are just starting to learn about their woods to those involved in these issues and looking for more information. It is the diversity of participants that creates a wonderful learning environment and gets at the heart of peer to peer learning.”

Once trained, Coverts Cooperators become part of a statewide network connected through newsletters, field trips, reunions and workshops. Through their outreach efforts they are part of a team working to spread the land stewardship ethic.

Past participants have become

active in their conservation commission, made changes to their woodland management, hosted a workshop on their land or just talked to neighbors about wildlife habitat. Coverts provides information and resources to these new Cooperators as they learn and pass information on to their community.

The Coverts Training is for anyone who loves woodlands, enjoys seeing wildlife, and wants to learn how a healthy forest can enhance wildlife habitat as well as provide recreational and timber benefits.

“We’re looking for people who have a desire to make a difference for Vermont’s forests and wildlife,” says Sausville.

All materials, lodging, food and other expenses related to the training are covered through donations by past participants. There is a $100 registration fee, refundable upon completion of the training.

Visit vtcoverts.org for an application, contact Lisa Sausville at info@vtcoverts.org or call 802-877-2777.

Obituaries

ADDISON COUNTY

Richard Rublee, 77, Bristol BRISTOL — Richard Girard Rublee died on Jan. 29, 2019, at home at the age of 77.

He was born Sept. 18, 1941, in Starksboro, Vt., the son of John H. Sr. and Irene (Girard) Rublee.

He worked at Fletcher Allen in housekeeping for twenty years.

After retiring he took great pride in his property, woodcrafts, coloring and his toboggans.

He is survived by his brothers John Jr. and Bruce (Terry); and sister Beverly; two daughters, Susan and Sandra; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a niece and two nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents and a nephew.

A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, at RICHARD (DICK) GIRARD Brown-McClay Funeral Home in RUBLEE Bristol. Burial will be in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Addison County Home online condolences to his family Health & Hospice, PO Box 754, please visit brownmcclayfuneralMiddlebury, VT 05753. To send homes.com.◊

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Dorothy Bodette, 103, Vergennes FT. MYERS, Fla./ VERGENNES Arrangements are in the care and — Dorothy L. Bodette, 103, passed trust of Baldwin Brothers Funeral away on Jan. 29, 2019 at her resi- and Cremation Society, Ft. Myers, dence in Ft. Myers, Fla. Bodette was Fla. Vergennes’ oldest resident.

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Vt. must improve our paid medical leave law On Feb. 5, 1993, the federal half of workers who needed leave Family and Medical Leave Act did not take it, mostly because they (FMLA) passed with bipartisan could not afford to take time withsupport, marking a significant step out pay. for millions across the country by Both FMLA and PFLA have guaranteeing access to been monumental for job-protected unpaid people and families time off to welcome a across the U.S. for 26 new child, care for a years. But we must go family member, or tend further. Thankfully, the to one’s own illness or Vermont legislature is injury. putting forth a proposal FMLA provides access that would do just that. to up to 12 weeks of This year, I am workjob-protected unpaid ing to advance H. 107, leave for employees the paid family and who work for larger medical leave bill. This companies — those with bill would ensure every 50 or more employees. working Vermonter Yet only 60 percent of by Rep. Robin Scheu, access to paid time to D-Middlebury workers nationwide are welcome a new child, even eligible under the recover from illness or law and for those who are eligible, injury, or care for a loved one. This many can’t afford to take it. Years public program is a tried-and-true ago, Vermont expanded upon this model that has been successful in federal law to pass the Parental and states across the country.

Family Leave Act (PFLA), ensurA strong, universal paid family ing job-protected, unpaid leave and medical leave program for would be accessible to those who all working Vermonters will also work for smaller businesses as support the health, wellbeing, and well. economic security of our children, Despite this major step forward, families, and small businesses, and the problem of accessibility to ensure that the next generation has workers remains, because this leave a bright future. remains unpaid. In fact, a recent This approach will help boost our FMLA survey showed that nearly economy by supporting our existing

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VERGENNES UNION HIGH School fans perform their Commodores cheer peering through binoculars to boost the team during this past Tuesday’s boys’ basketball game in Middlebury. The VUHS mascot’s nickname refers to Capt. Thomas Macdonough, a local U.S. Navy hero of the War of 1812.

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A strong, universal paid family and medical leave insurance program is a key part of building a Vermont that works for all of us. As we celebrate the 26th anniversary of the FMLA this week, I am hopeful for the future of Vermont. Vermonters and Vermont

legislators across party lines overwhelmingly agree that we all need paid family and medical leave.

I’m looking forward to working together to move forward a strong bill this year that guarantees every Vermonter will have access to paid family and medical leave.

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workforce and helping attract more people to the state to live, work, and raise families. It also will help level the playing field for small businesses that struggle to be able to offer robust benefit packages to their employees and compete with larger companies that can.

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Backing up Apple computers and devices in Middlebury. Monday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. The monthly meeting of MiddMUG, the Middlebury Macintosh User Group, will discuss how, when and why to back up our computers, iPhones and iPads, using a number of different methods. The discussion will include a demonstration of iCloud Drive. More info at MiddMUG2018@mail.com.

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Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Meal served at noon of hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, winter squash and fruit cocktail. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

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hard-right precincts of the Republican Party. But as Dartmouth religion professor Randall Balmer explains, evangelicalism in America has a much longer and more complex history, including a distinguished pedigree of working for progressive reforms. What happened? Part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays series.

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Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Program by People’s Bank: Senior Fraud Prevention Class – Don’t be a Scam Victim, 11:15 a.m. Meal served at noon of minestrone soup with diced chicken, broccoli florets, wheat dinner roll and strawberry shortcake. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

Senior meal in Bristol. Thursday, Feb. 7, noon, First Baptist Church of Bristol, Park St. Menu includes choice of corn chowder, pea soup, white chicken chili or tomato mac with egg salad sandwich, fruit salad and bread pudding. Suggested donation $4.

To be on the list call 453-5276. Come early and enjoy talking with friends and make new ones.

“Nuclear Negotiations: Back to the Future?” in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 7, 3-4:30 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. The third of eight weekly sessions of the “Great Decisions” program, a national discussion program on world affairs. Facilitated

by Middlebury College Professor Emeritus Nick Clifford with guests. Free and open to the public.

Twist O’ Wool Spinning Guild meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m., American Legion, 49 Wilson Rd. The Guild’s monthly meeting followed by a workshop on Skirting fiber. All are welcome. Questions call 802-453-6919.

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“Financabilities: Finding the Right Business Financing,” workshop in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Middlebury Regional Emergency Medical Services building, 55 Collins Dr. The Addison County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) and the Addison County Chamber of Commerce (ACCoC) co-host this Business Finance Workshop. Free for ACEDC & ACCoC members and $15 for others. Non-members pay in advance to secure a spot. Space is limited. More info at addisoncountyedc.org/register/1671.

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Bristol. Friday, Feb. 8, 11:30 a.m., Mary’s Restaurant, Route 116.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon. Menu includes winter greens with beets and goat cheese, fresh baked roll, baked cod with lemon tarragon butter, rice and vegetables, and chocolate cake with mocha frosting. 72 hours’ advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve at 802-377-1419. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity.

Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

Bistro concert with Va-et-Vient in Middlebury.

Friday, Feb. 8, 3:30-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Lively and sonorous three-part harmony singing of irresistible songs from Québec, France, and cajun Louisiana accompanied by guitar, fiddle, flute, mandolin, penny whistle, harmonica, and a variety of percussion instruments. Free and open to the public.

Kids’ Night Out in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 8, 5-8 p.m., Bridge School, 1469 Exchange St. Drop off the kids at Bridge and enjoy a pre-Valentine’s Day date night. Pizza dinner, games, crafting and more. $15 per child, $25 for sibling pairs. Grades K-6. Open to the public. Pre-registration required at bit. ly/kidsnightbridge.

All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner in Weybridge. Friday, Feb. 8, 5-8 p.m., Weybridge Elementary School, Quaker Village Rd. Menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, green salad, garlic bread, homemade desserts and beverage. Proceeds go to the Weybridge Volunteer Fire Department.

Tickets adults$10/ children 6-12 $5/ under 6 free, available at the Town Clerk’s office or at the door.

Jukebox Time Machine in Middlebury.

Friday, Feb. 8, 5:30-9 p.m., Stonecutter Spirits, 1197 Exchange St. Enjoy dinner and a choose-your-own-music adventure with the Grift and help raise funds for the Bridge School’s community outreach programs. Attendees select their favorite songs from the Grift’s ridiculously large play list of ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s. Dinner, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages available to purchase starting at 5:30 p.m.

Music and bidding for your favorite songs begins at 6:30 p.m.

Age Well senior luncheon in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 11:15 a.m., Middlebury Rec Center, 154 Creek Rd. Doors open at 11:15 am. Meal served at noon of chicken marsala with mushroom sauce, mashed cauliflower, Italian green beans, wheat dinner roll and pineapple upside down cake. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

“I Remember Better When I Paint” on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 6, noon, The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Join Resident Engagement Director, and professional artist Courtney Allenson for a viewing and Q&A around this film, the first international documentary about the positive impact of art and other creative therapies on people with Alzheimer’s and how these approaches can change the way we look at the disease. Free, open to the public and fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220 or pryan@ residenceottercreek.com.

Tobacco cessation program in Middlebury.

Begins Wednesday, Feb. 6, 5-6 p.m., UVM/Porter Medical Center, 115 Porter Dr. A trained Tobacco Treatment specialist will help you develop a plan to reduce your consumption and meet your goals.

Free. Registration required. The first of four sessions. More info contact Courtney Thorn, Community Health Team, 802-388-8860 or cthorn@ portermedical.org.

All-ages discussion of “March” in Bristol. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 5:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Library, 40 North St. John Lewis will lead a talk on this 2019 Vermont Reads book.

Food provided. Free. Books are available at the library now.

New Haven Ladies Union soup supper in New Haven.

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 6 p.m., New Haven Congregational Church, “I REMEMBER Town Hill Rd. Come enjoy hot soup BETTER Whe positive impa on a cold winter day. A variety of ct of art and ot n I Paint” is a film about the pl he e with Alzheim soups, bread, crackers, beverer ’s and how thr creative therapies on peoth e es w e ay ap we look proach ages and dessert will be available on Wednesday at the disease. It will scre es can change for $8. More info contact Carol at en in Middleb , Feb. 6, at no ur Creek, 350 Lo 802-453-5059. dge Rd. Resid on, at The Residence at Ottey pr en r of t es En si gagemen onal ar “What You Didn’t Know about the screening. tist Courtney Allenson will t Director and Evangelicalism” in Middlebury. lead a Q&A af ter Wednesday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Most Americans associate evangelicals with the

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Green Mountain Club hike or snowshoe in Weybridge.

Saturday, Feb. 9, Otter Creek Gorge. Walk or snowshoe the TAM Otter Creek Gorge loop. 2.4 miles through varied terrain, both marshy and wood. More info at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Arts and Chocolate day in Salisbury.

Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Salisbury Free Public Library, 918 Maple St. Shake off the winter blahs, browse/shop wonderful local artwork and indulge in chocolate delights with friends. A great place to pick up a Valentine’s Day gift, whether edible or admirable. Yarn table, used book sale and a special valentine production table for children. All proceeds go to

fund library projects.

Share the love: DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 9, 1:30-3 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Make a gift (for you or someone else) to take home: bath salts, body scrub, card-making, and more. Free.

A celebration of Vermont poetry and poets in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 9, 4 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Middlebury area poets featured in the second edition of “Roads Taken, Contemporary Vermont Poetry,” will read selections of their work, including Dede Cummings, Chard deNiord, Karin Gottshall, Syd Lea, Gary Margolis, Julia Shipley and Bianca Stone.

Annual Maple Fest in Shoreham. Saturday, Feb. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 297 Main St. Celebrate the Platt and all things maple at benefit concert and maple dessert contest. Music will be performed by Brandon’s Nelson Bandella and Friends. The family-friendly event will offer free admission. More info call the Platt at 802-8972647, Carol Causton at 802-897-2747 or Judy Stevens at 802-897-7031.

Contra dance in Cornwall. Saturday, Feb. 9, 7-9:30 p.m., Cornwall Town Hall, Route 30. Featuring David Kaynor calling to live banjo and fiddle music

by Red Dog Riley. $5-10/person (sliding scale). All are welcome. No experience or partner necessary.

Questions? 802-462-3722.

Chocolate Delight Night in New Haven. Saturday, Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m., Lincoln Peak Winery, 142 River Rd. Celebrate Valentine’s Day (or just celebrate winter) with a variety of desserts that have one thing in common –– chocolate. Taste as many as you like and sip a glass or two of wine. Admission $10. Lincoln Peak wine may be purchased by the glass. Funds raised will benefit the New Haven Library.

LC Jazz Winter Thaw concert in Vergennes.

Saturday, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House, 2120 Main St. Free community concert with this group of more than 20 musicians who have been playing together for more than 26 years, raising and donating thousands of dollars to area students to pursue their musical education. Taking donations at the door. Doors and cash bar provided

by Bar Antidote open at 6:30pm.

Melissa D in Brandon. Saturday, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Singer/ songwriter Melissa D began her singing career as a painfully shy six year old in a southern Vermont church where in those moments that quietness fell away and revealed a genuinely beautiful voice that immediately set her apart from the rest. Tickets $20.

Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info call 802-2474295 or email info@brandon-music.net.

The Dave Keller Band in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. 9, 7:30-9:15 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. on p.m. at Burnham Hall. Come hear Dave Keller, one of the finest soul and blues men of his generation, when he performs as part of the Burnham Music Series. Tickets are $10 adults, teens and kids free.

Refreshments served.

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Community breakfast in Vergennes.

Sunday, Feb. 10, 8-10 a.m., St. Peter’s Parish, 85 South Maple St. The Knights of Columbus host a breakfast of eggs, omelets to order, hot cakes, French toast, sausage, bacon and more. Bring your family and friends. Adults $8.50/Seniors over 60 $7.50/kids 6-12 $6.00/ 6 and under free/immediate families of five or more $28.

“Silas Towler: Rokeby Papers” in Ferrisburgh.

Sunday, Feb. 10, 2-3 p.m., Ferrisburgh Community Center, 3729 U.S. Route 7. Local historian Silas Towler will share stories discovered through old town records and papers given to the Historical Society by Rokeby Museum. Free and open to the public.

MNFF Vermont Tour double feature matinee in Vergennes. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m., Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St. Come see “All the Wild Horses” at 2 p.m. and “Dateline-Saigon” at 4:30 p.m. when the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival statewide tour of the top documentaries from its 2018 4th Annual Festival stops in Vergennes.

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“History Detectives” in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2-3 p.m., Rokeby, 4334 U.S. Route 7. As part of Rokeby’s Black History Month special programs, children ages 7 to 12 will be given the opportunity to become detectives as they meet Simon, Jesse, Jeremiah Snowden, and others — all fugitives from slavery who were sheltered at Rokeby.

Children will examine the evidence — letters from the Museum collection — to discover what these people felt, what was important to them, and what they did to make their lives better. Free with cost of admission, 8/adult and $6/students and children age 5 and up.

Paul Asbell Jazz in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Come listen and understand why David Bromberg said this about Paul’s playing.....“I’ve been a fan of Paul’s guitar playing for quite a few years- I think he’s one of the best-kept secrets in American music today!” Part of The Residence’s Sunday Music Series. Free, open to the public and fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-3881220 or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

Scrag Mountain Music’s Musical Storytelling for All Ages in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 10, 4 p.m., Middlebury Community Music Center, 6 Main St. Scrag co-Artistic Directors Evan Premo and Mary Bonhag will be joined by the award-winning Aeolus Quartet and acclaimed Montpelier-based theater artist Kim Bent for a concert that showcases how chamber music can bring our most memorable storybook fables to life. Appropriate for all ages.

Come as you are. Pay what you can. At-will donations collected at intermission. More info at scragmountainmusic.org.

Free Community Dinner in Bristol. Sunday, Feb. 10, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Ambrose parish hall, 11 School St. Menu includes chili dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, brownies for dessert and various drinks.

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Legislative Breakfast in Bristol.

Monday, Feb. 11, 7-8:45, Bristol American Legion, Airport Rd. Talk with local legislators over breakfast. Purchase of breakfast not required to attend but helps defray the cost of opening the hall.

Age Well senior luncheon in Bristol. Monday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m., Cubbers, 8 Main St. Doors open at 10:45 a.m., meal served at 11 a.m. Menu is chef’s choice and always delicious. 72 hours advanced notice required, call Michelle to reserve 802-3771419. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided.

Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

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Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Lane, Vergennes.

Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour.

VASA monthly meeting at 11:30 am. Meal served at noon of ham and cheese stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, baby whole beets, wheat dinner roll and strawberry yogurt cake. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

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“Young Picasso” on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. What made Picasso in the first place?

The film takes a look at Picasso’s early years — the upbringing and the learning that led to his extraordinary achievements. Tickets $13 adults/$8 student (includes $1 preservation fee) available at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802-382-9222, Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m.

Age Well senior luncheon in Shoreham.

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m., Halfway House, Route 22A. Doors open and meal served at 11 a.m. until all are served. Menu includes spaghetti

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Chocolate lovers rejoice

TWO CHOCOLATE-THEMED EVENTS will take place this Saturday, and both are to benefit local libraries. Start the day with the Salisbury Public Library’s Art and Chocolate event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Library, 918 Maple Street, for chocolate goodies, an art and craft sale and valentine activities for kids. Then drive up to Lincoln Peak Winery at 142 River Rd in New Haven for the New Haven Library’s annual Chocolate Delight Night on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 7-9 p.m., with a variety of desserts that have one thing in common –– chocolate. Taste as many as you like and sip a glass or two of wine.

and meatballs, garlic toast, vegetable and dessert.

72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve at 802-377-1419. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

Mary Oliver tribute in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. An informal gathering to share in the legacy of poet Mary Oliver.

Free and open to all. More info contact End of Life Services at 802-388-4111.

Book Club meeting in Bridport. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m., Bridport Highway Department Conference Room, Crown Point Rd. at Short St. A discussion of “Transcription” by Kate Atkinson.

All interested readers welcome. More info call 802-758-2858.

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Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Program by People’s Bank: Senior Fraud Prevention Class – Don’t be a Scam Victim, at 11:15 a.m. Join us for pork and vegetable stew, four bean medley, buttermilk biscuit and pineapple tidbits at noon. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation.

72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

“The Rise of Populism in Europe?” discussion in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 14, 3-4:30 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. The fourth of eight weekly sessions of the “Great Decisions” program, a national discussion program on world affairs. Facilitated

by Middlebury College Professor Emeritus Nick Clifford with guests. Free and open to the public.

“Antarctica Birding Adventure” in Middlebury.

Thursday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library. For the first lecture in Otter Creek Audubon’s 2019 Cabin Fever Lecture Series, join Gary and Kathy Starr for a presentation of their birding adventure in Argentina, the Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. The locations, history, wildlife and birds are all outstanding and many are captured with Gary’s photographs. All are welcome.

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ACLU in Vermont talk in Middlebury.

Friday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m.-noon, Community Room, EastView at Middlebury,

100 Eastview Ter. Join Vermont’s ACLU Director James Lyall when he discusses the ACLU’s current work in Vermont, including litigation and advocacy in defense of immigrants’ rights and ACLU’s campaign for a smarter, fairer criminal justice system. Free and open to the public.

Bistro concert with Rick Hawley in Middlebury.

Friday, Feb. 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury, 100 Eastview Ter. Hear master pianist Hawley when he presents a program of love songs — mostly recognizable for sure — representing the decades so pleasing to us all. Free and open to the public.

Photography exhibit opening and gallery talk in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 15, 5-7 p.m., Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St. An opening reception for “Ice Shanties: Fishing, People & Culture — Photographs by Federico Pardo; Interviews by the Vermont Folklife Center.” Come see this exhibition about the structures, people and culture of ice fishing seen through the lens of Vermontbased Colombian photographer Federico Pardo. A Vermont Folklife Center Vision & Voice Exhibition.

Daddy-daughter dance in Bristol. Friday, Feb. 15, 6-7:30 p.m., Holley Hall, 1 South St. Dress up and dance with your dad, stepdad, grandpa, or that special someone in your life. The evening will be filled with music, dancing, and games. Light refreshments provided. Tickets $25 a couple and $5 for family member. More info at BristolVtRec. com.

“The Barber of Seville” in Brandon. Friday, Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Barn Opera l the 2019 Season of Love with a unique production of “The Barber of Seville.” Come see this romantic and fun-filled opera. More info at barnopera.com or call Edna at 802-247-4295.

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Green Mountain Club hike or snowshoe in Essex County, N.Y. Saturday, Feb. 16, Treadway Mountain, Pharoah Lake Wilderness. A moderate hike, 3.3 miles one way (6.6 miles round trip). Elevation gain 1,100 ft., crosses the frozen pond to Treadway trail and goes up from Putnam Pond State Campsite to great views at the open rocky summit, elevation 2240 ft. Begins with an easy walk that then climbs to summit. Views of Pharoah Lake. Carpooling from the Crown Point Bridge arranged. Call or email leader Barry Francis at 802-349-9206 or barryfrancis@gmavt.net for start time and carpooling. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Brendon P. Cousino Med47 fundraiser in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 16, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., American Legion, 49 Wilson Rd. Come to this indoor yard sale to raise money for this fund set up by the family of Brendon Cousino, who was killed in 2015. The funds awards scholarships to area tech students entering the trades and to first response groups in small, underfunded towns. Donations

for yard sale accepted. More info contact Cindy Cousino at 233-8334.

American Red Cross Blood Drive in Middlebury.

Saturday, Feb. 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 133 Valley View Dr. A donation shortfall over the winter holidays is prompting the American Red Cross to issue an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to give now to prevent a blood shortage from continuing throughout winter and affecting patient care.

“Cold War” on screen in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 16, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, 2356 College St. Cold War is a passionate love story between a man and a woman who meet in the ruins of post-war Poland. With vastly different backgrounds and temperaments, they are fatefully mismatched and yet condemned to each other.

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Valentine’s dinner and dance in Middlebury.

Saturday, Feb. 16, 5 p.m., VFW post 7823, 530 Exchange St. Bring your sweetie to this Roast Pork dinner then dance the night away with Triple (B) DJ. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner begins at 6 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance/$20 at the door. Open to the public. Only 100 tickets available. RSVP by Feb. 9 at 802-388-9468.

“The Barber of Seville” in Brandon. Saturday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Barn Opera l the 2019 Season of Love with a unique production of “The Barber of Seville.” Come see this romantic and fun-filled opera. More info at barnopera.com or call Edna at 802-247-4295.

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“What They Had” on screen in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. In this potent and touching drama, Bridget returns home at her brother Nick’s urging to deal with her ailing mother and her father’s stubborn reluctance to let go of their life together. Featuring exceptional performances from Hilary Swank, Michael Shannon, Blythe Danner and Robert Forster, director Elizabeth Chomko’s debut feature is very sure handed. The latest installment of the MNFF Winter Screening Series. Tickets $13.

Bob Recupero plays in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Come hear some wonderful live music.

Recupero plays a wide range of tunes including jazz from the 1930s & 40s, some standards and some fun sing-a-longs. Maybe a cowboy song or two. Part of The Residence’s Sunday Music Series. Free, open to the public, and fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220 or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

Jazzou Jones plays ragtime in Middlebury.

Sunday, Feb. 17, 3-4 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Jazzou brings this vintage all-American music to life when his fingers touch the keys. Step back in time for some wonderful ragtime piano entertainment performed by one of America’s leading ragtime ticklers. Free and open to the public.

LIVEMUSIC Va-et-Vient in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 8, 3:30-4:3p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

The Dave Keller Band in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. 9, 7:30-9:15 p.m., Burnham Hall LC Jazz in Vergennes. Saturday, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House.

Melissa D in Brandon. Saturday, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music Paul Asbell Jazz in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek Rick Hawley in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 15, 3:304:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

Bob Recupero plays in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek Jazzou Jones in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 17, 3-4 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

Connie and Chris in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

Richard Ruane and Beth Duquette in Brandon.

Saturday, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Go online to see a full listing of ONGOINGEVENTS

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Melissa D delivers her folk/rock to Brandon

By GREG PAHL conjure up over and over, but not Melissa D will perform at predictable or routine. One listen Brandon Music on Saturday, Feb. 9, and you’ll surely be back for more.” at 7:30 p.m. She will be joined by Concert tickets are $20. A prePhil Henry, award-winning singer- concert dinner is available for songwriter from Rutland, on guitar $25. Reservations are required for and special guest Steve Latanision dinner and recommended for the of Merrimack N.H., a stellar multi- show. Venue is BYOB. Call 802instrumentalist and graduate of 247-4295 or email info@brandonBerklee College of Music. music.net for reservations or for Singer/songwriter Melissa D more information. Brandon Music is began her singing career as a located at 62 Country Club Road in painfully shy six year old in a Brandon. southern Vermont church. It took LC JAZZ BAND FREE WINTER years of personal growth to shake her THAW CONCERT AT VOH inner demons and move The Friends of the forward to pursue her Vergennes Opera House music dreams but she are once again offer a persevered and finally free community concert achieved her goal. with the LC Jazz Band on Although classically Saturday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 trained, Melissa fell in p.m. This year’s “Winter love with rock and roll

by Greg Pahl Thaw” concert will take and later became fronton the feel of an old time woman for The Alley radio show reminiscent of Katz and also a member the big band shows that of CHILL, an acoustic act. She were broadcast during the golden currently performs as an Americana age of radio. folk/rock solo artist who from time LC Jazz, is a Vergennes-based, to time dips her toe into country. 17-piece big band with vocalists that Her music is relaxing with reflective has been playing the music of the lyrics that take you on an emotional greats, (Basie, Ellington, Goodman, journey.

Miller, Sinatra and Darin) since Bree Noble, CEO of Women 1991. The band has performed for of Substance Radio and Podcast, many years to support their music describes Melissa D this way: scholarship program for students “Melissa D has a distinct voice that, from Vergennes, Mt. Abe and from her very first note, immediately Middlebury High schools who are sets her apart from the pack. She entering a music performance or has a lilting quality tinged with music education program. To date pleasingly edgy rasp, reminiscent they have given away $36,000 in of standouts like Suzanna Hoffs scholarships. and Meredith Brooks. She sings Dancing in the aisles and wherever with an openness and vulnerability you can find space is encouraged. that is both inviting and infectious.

Tickets are free, doors and cash Her songs are familiar, like favorite bar by Bar Antidote open at 6:30 childhood memories you fondly p.m. Donations are welcome at the

arts beat

MELISSA D WILL sing her heart out on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m., at Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Road in Brandon.

ALL THE WILD Horses, a documentary about five international riders as they compete in the Mongol Derby horse race, will be part of the MNFF Winter Screening Series at Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main Street, Vergennes, on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m.

door and go toward the LC Jazz school scholarship fund. Last year’s concert raised close to $1500 for the fund.

Although tickets are free, there is a limit of four. They can be reserved online from the calendar section at vergennesoperahouse.org or by calling 802-877-6737; leave your name, phone number and the number of tickets you’d like (up to four). Tickets are also available at Lulu’s Ice Cream shop on the corner of Main and Green Streets in Vergennes.

TWO FILMS AT VOH The Vergennes Opera House will once again host screenings of two of the top documentary films from The 2018 Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival’s (MNFF). The awardwinning films will screen at 2 and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10.

At 2 p.m., “All the Wild Horses” will be presented. Director Ivo Marloh’s film is a highly dramatic and visually stunning feature documentary that follows five international riders from the U.S.A., Canada, South Africa, Ireland and

the U.K. as they compete in the Mongol Derby horse race. This multi-horse, multi-station race over 1,000 kilometers of Mongolian steppe is considered the longest and toughest horse race on the planet.

“All the Wild Horses” was a finalist in the Best Documentary Feature category at MNFF. Then, at 4:30 p.m., the second film is director Tom Herman’s “DatelineSaigon,” which profiles five Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists’ groundbreaking reporting during the (See Arts Beat, Page 11)

LC JAZZ PRESENTS their annual Winter Thaw concert at the Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main Street, Vergennes, on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m.

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Cosmic Forecast For the week of February 4

DON’T MISS BLUESMAN Dave Keller when he plays Lincoln’s Burnham Hall on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m.

Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) early years of the Vietnam War. As President Kennedy committed U.S. troops to what was initially dismissed as a “nice little war in a land of tigers and elephants,” these five young reporters boldly challenged the administration’s version of events on the ground. “Dateline-Saigon” won the Best Documentary Feature Award at MNFF this past August.

Tickets are $12 for each film or $20 for both and are available online by visiting the Vergennes Opera House website vergennesoperahouse.org, at Lulu’s Ice Cream shop on Main Street in Vergennes, or at the door.

For more information call the VOH at 802-877-6737.

JUKEBOX TIME MACHINE BENEFIT AT STONECUTTER SPIRITS On Friday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m., an innovative concert experience comes to Stonecutter Spirits. The second annual Jukebox Time Machine lets you choose the songs that the Grift, Vermont’s premiere party band, plays.

Regardless of when you grew up or what music defined your life, the Grift knows the tunes. Attendees select their favorite songs from the band’s ridiculously large play list of 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s — even It’s Raining Tacos, if that’s what you’re into. Whatever you choose — the Grift plays it live.

Come represent your generation in this choose-your-own-musicadventure event. Dinner, delicious cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages available to purchase starting at 5:30 p.m. Music and bidding for your favorite songs begins at 6:30 p.m. The best part is all proceeds go toward supporting the Bridge School’s community outreach programs.

General admission at the door is $15 adults and $10 kids. Children four and under are admitted free. For more information, please contact Lisa

Mitchell at 802-388-6124, or email lisa@middunderground.org.

DAVE KELLER BAND IN LINCOLN The Dave Keller Band will be performing for the Burnham Music Series at Burnham Hall, 52 River Road in Lincoln, on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m.

Keller is one of the finest soul and blues men of his generation.

His new CD, “Soul Changes,” earned a 2014 Blues Music Award Nomination for Best Soul/Blues Album. His previous CD, “Where I’m Coming From,” won the 2012 Best Self-Produced CD Award at the International Blues Challenge.

Keller has earned the respect of the torchbearers of the blues: recording and co-writing with legendary guitarist Ronnie Earl; touring regularly with Mississippi blues master Johnny Rawls; and spending many years as the protégé of soul/blues singer Mighty Sam McClain, who says, “He’s for real!

Y’all check him out.”

Admission is $10 for adults, teens and kids get in for free. Refreshments are served. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, call 802-3886863.

BLUES JAM IN BRANDON The monthly (second Saturday of the month) Blues Jam, hosted by Tom Caswell at Sister Wicked in Brandon will take place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9. A signup sheet for musicians is available. Singers, guitarists, bassists, drummers, keyboardists, harmonica players; everyone is welcome to come and play the blues. Nothing but the blues from 8 until late. For more information, call 802-236-3368.

Sister Wicked is a unique venue; not a bar, not a club, but a store located on 3 West Seminary Street in Brandon. At the back of the store there is a large music space with plenty of room for seating and dancing.

ARIES: March 21-April 20. Change is on the horizon, but you don’t yet know where you fit into the equation, Aries. Enjoy the unexpected and don’t worry so much about the future.

TAURUS: April 21-May 21. Taurus, though you may think you can only choose one direction in life, you really can reverse course and go in another direction if you so desire.

GEMINI: May 22-June 21. Gemini, normally you are conservative and weigh things carefully, However, this week your other side takes over and you are apt to be a little more spontaneous.

CANCER: June 22July 22. Cancer, there is only so much time to learn something new at work and you may be worried a bit. Someone will talk you through, and you’ll find your way.

LEO: July 23-Aug. 23.

Leo, if life seems a little more hectic these days, you may be taking on too many responsibilities.

Lighten the load and focus on what matters most.

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22. It can be challenging to wrap your head around certain goals, Virgo. However, you will manage to pick and choose those tasks that are most important and get things done.

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Rokeby honors black history month with special programs FERRISBURGH — Rokeby Museum will be open Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. throughout February in honor of Black History Month.

Special programs for youth and adults will also be offered.

“Sometimes in the telling of stories of the Underground Railroad,” says director Catherine Brooks, “there can be an overemphasis on the people who helped fugitives from slavery. This year as we honor the complex history of the African diaspora, we will focus on self-emancipated slaves that lived and worked on the farm that is today Rokeby Museum.”

On Sunday, Feb. 10, from 2 to 3 p.m., children ages 7 to 12 will be given the opportunity to become “History Detectives” as they meet

Simon, Jesse, Jeremiah Snowden, and others — all fugitives from slavery who were sheltered at Rokeby. Children will examine the evidence — letters from the Museum collection — to discover what these people felt, what was important to them, and what they did to make their lives better.

Then, on Feb. 24, at 2 p.m., historian and Rokeby Museum director emerita Jane Williamson will give an illustrated talk “Finding Jesse — How Free & Safe: The Underground Railroad in Vermont Became a Reality”.

She will talk about the research she did to understand more fully the circumstances of fugitives who lived at, or passed through Rokeby.

The talk will not only illuminate

Racial justice film series continues in Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury Showing Up for Racial Justice continues the second season of its Seeing Color/Seeking Justice film series at the Marquis Theater in downtown Middlebury.

“If Beale Street Could Talk,” the third film of this year’s series, will be shown on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 1, 4, 7, and 8:30 p.m. “If Beale Street Could Talk” is based on the acclaimed 1974 novel by James Baldwin. Academy Award winner (Moonlight) Barry Jenkins wrote the screenplay and directed the film.

“This film knows that suffering and joy are strange bedfellows, opposites that are quite often prone to finding each other, sometimes within the same beat,” says film reviewer Odie Henderson.

The SURJ 2018-2019 series, which chooses films that address issues of race, shows films on the second Wednesday of each month.

A suggested donation of ten dollars raises funds for a variety of racial justice efforts. Proceeds from February’s film are going to the Rutland Area NAACP and the Justice for Kiah Morris Fund.

Former State Representative Kiah Morris was Vermont’s only Black

female legislator, until racist threats and harassment forced her to resign from her position. The Attorney General of Vermont, TJ Donovan, recently announced that no charges would be filed in case. The Rutland Area branch of the NAACP is dedicated to the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminating racebased discrimination in Vermont, and has been an advocate for Kiah Morris throughout this ordeal.

Middlebury SURJ hopes that the proceeds from this film, plus additional donations from generous community members, will move us closer to being a state where people of all races and ethnicities can thrive. To give directly to the Justice for Kiah Morris Fund, donors can visit gofundme.com/ justice-for-kiah-morris Middlebury SURJ hopes to raise awareness of the many ways racism harms people of all races and ethnicities, and give Addison County residents tools to dismantle white supremacy in themselves and in their family, community, and nation.

The March film, to be shown on Wednesday, March 13, will be “Blindspotting,” starring David Diggs.

Business finance workshop set on Feb. 8 in Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — The Addison County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) and the Addison County Chamber of Commerce (ACCoC) are co-hosting a Business Finance Workshop on Friday, Feb. 8.

The workshop, called “Financabilities: Finding the Right Business Financing,” will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Middlebury Regional Emergency Medical Services building, 55 Collins Drive in Middlebury.

The schedule begins with registration and networking from 9-9:30 a.m. followed immediately by a panel on Finance Options. A

presentation on local case studies of business financial growth will run from 10:45-11:45 a.m. with guests Colin Davis of Shacksbury Cider and Sivan Cotel of Stonecutter Spirits.

After lunch with speaker Cairn Cross of Fresh Tracks Capital speaking on “How to Stack Financing for a Successful Project,” the workshop will conclude with speeddating one-on-one conversations with panelists and other finance options including banks, credit unions, alternative finance institutions, equity and angel investors.

For more information and to register go to addisoncountyedc.org/ register/1671.

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point of view of the escapees themselves.

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Black History Month is $8/adult and $6/students and children age 5 and up.

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Please contact Milne Travel to reserve your seats at 388-6600 or robin.bentley@milnetravel.com space is limited.

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We want to hear your stories of date nights that didn’t exactly go as planned… maybe you discovered a giant piece of kale lodged between your front teeth half way through dinner, or you forgot to fill up your tank and ran out of gas while driving your date home. Whatever the story, we’ll help you laugh it off in our pages and give you a chance to redeem yourself on your next night out.

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Share a special dinner for two with your Valentine at the Waybury Inn in East Middlebury. Add some freshness and beauty to your Valentine’s life with a mixed bouquet from Cole’s Flowers in Middlebury, and in case that’s not enough, add in a sweet reward at the end of the day with chocolates from Middlebury Sweets.

Enjoy the historic and elegant atmosphere at the Middlebury Inn’s Morgan’s Tavern for a date night dinner for two. A lovely bouquet donated by Middlebury Floral & Gifts will help you impress your sweetie, and confections from Middlebury Sweets will help make this a Valentine’s Day you’ll both remember.

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St. Mike’s names Academic Honor Roll

ADDISON COUNTY

School News Champlain College names dean’s list BURLINGTON – The following local students have been named to the Champlain College dean’s list for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the fall 2018 semester.

Bristol: Jocelyn Bedell, Game Art and Animation and Gillianne

Ross, Professional Writing.

Middlebury: John Eastman, Computer Science and Innovation and Satinder Kaur Pabla, Psychology.

New Haven: Austin Roorda, Game Production Management.

North Ferrisburgh: Brynn

Mills, Psychology Vergennes: Lillian Clark, Game Art and Animation; Paige Coyle, Psychology; Jaymee Fulcher, Game Production Management; and Lindsay Morley, Marketing.

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COLCHESTER – Saint Michael’s College had 203 student-athletes qualify for the Northeast-10 Conference Academic Honor Roll for the fall semester, including 23 that posted a 4.0 grade point average last semester. The Academic Honor Roll is broken into three categories: Academic Excellence for those with a 4.0 GPA, Academic Distinction for those between 3.50 and 3.99,

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and Academic Honors for studentathletes between 3.00 and 3.49.

Local students named to the Academic Excellence roll include junior and field hockey team member MaKayla Foster of Middlebury, who registered her fifth 4.0 in five terms, and sophomore and women’s lacrosse team member Ashley Turner of Monkton, who is 3-for-3 in perfect terms.

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Northeastern University in Boston, Mass., has recognized the academic achievements of students Nathan Herrmann of Middlebury and Leila Kiernan of Weybridge by naming them to the university’s dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester. To achieve the dean’s list distinction, students must carry a full program of at least four courses, have a quality point average of 3.5 or greater out of a possible 4.0 and carry no single grade lower than a C- during the course of their college career. Herrmann in majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Kiernan is pursuing a degree in Physical Therapy.

Olivia Fournier of Ferrisburgh, a Nursing major at Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio, has joined the list of local students named to the dean’s list for the fall semester of 2018. Cedarville required Fournier to maintain a 3.75 GPA and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours in order to be eligible for the honor.

Kristina Jochum, the daughter of Don and Carmen Jochum and sister of Marissa Jochum of Addison, was named to Siena College president’s list for fall 2018 semester.

The president’s list requires a 3.9 grade point average or higher.

Kyla Dodge-Goshea, a Fashion and Retail Merchandising major at Lasell College, was named to the fall 2018 dean’s list. Dodge-Goshea, a Brandon native, is a member of the Lasell College class of 2022. To be named to the Dean’s List, they needed to complete at least 12 credits as a full-time student and achieve a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Alexandria Lorraine Brace of Ferrisburgh has been named to the dean’s list at the University of Maine, Presque Isle for the fall 2018 semester. She is one of 291 students there to receive the honor.

Addison Independent, Monday, February 4, 2019 — PAGE 17

Barewicz says, working unmanageable hours, (Continued from Page 1) them to take ownership of their nights, weekends.

“I think to stay in administration learning.”

Such moments often figure into the you have to find the joy in the biographies of passionate educators. everyday. Eye-to-eye conversation But Barewicz’s story comes with a with a kid in the hallway who might be in a hard spot. Enjoying twist: By the time of her all-nighter, she colleagues. Watching a student perform in a game in a really was living on her own.

“I left home at sixteen,” she says. exceptional way.”

On the hard days “It was just not a Barewicz visits a supportive situation “Part of what classroom to watch to be involved in.” good teaching.

While pursuing her drew me here Through it all, she studies and serving specifically was a says, Mount Abe as senior class deep feeling that students are thriving. president at Mascenic Mount Abraham The principal’s Regional High School deserved stability. main focus right now in southern New Teachers deserved is on implementing Hampshire, Barewicz proficiencysupported herself by to be focusing on based graduation working full-time students, and requirements — with at the local A&P students needed integrity. supermarket. to be focusing “Next year is the She put herself on learning, first year students through college, too will graduate based — at St. Michael’s — not constant on proficiency and where she would later leadership not seat time or return to complete turnover.” a master’s degree in — Jessica Barewicz credits. It’s important to me that that means education. something — that In 2014, while working as an English teacher proficient means proficient, that we in Montpelier, Barewicz won a are not dumbing down the standards fellowship from the Rowland or creating an inauthentic system,” Foundation, which provides she says.

At the same time, Barewicz adds, educators with professional development and leadership “We’re providing a holding space for opportunities. During that fellowship human beings to grow and thrive.”

In that space, she points out, it’s she realized that administration might be a good role for her given important to recognize just how the scope of the work she wanted to much brain development plays into things. do.

When Barewicz was teaching Two years later Barewicz was thrilled to land a job as Mount Abe’s English, she recalls, one of her principal. She knew, though, that it students turned in a project not unlike the one the teenage Barewicz wasn’t going to be easy.

By then, July 2016, the school had stayed up all night to complete district had endured several years — a mixed-media, 3-D visualization Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” of public turmoil and leadership of turnover. Barewicz was Mount Barewicz thought it was beautiful Abe’s fourth principal in four and displayed it in her classroom.

The following year a group of years. Her new boss, Patrick Reen, was the school district’s fourth rowdy ninth-graders wrecked it as they were jostling their way out the superintendent in four years.

“Part of what drew me here door.

“Oh, I got teary,” she says, specifically was a deep feeling that Mount Abraham deserved stability,” laughing.

The students apologized. she says. “Teachers deserved to be focusing on students, and students needed to be focusing on learning, not constant leadership turnover.”

Three weeks into Barewicz’s tenure, the district unveiled a preliminary plan to consolidate school governance under Act 46.

As that conversation got under way, a water leak at Mount Abe destroyed the gym floor.

On it went. Two assistant principals resigned. Two bond proposals to renovate her school were defeated at the polls. Budget constraints led to staff reductions.

“Change is hard and constant,” Barewicz acknowledges. “Some of that change we get to choose, and some is out of our hands. We’re all learning how to navigate and support this very new system together as it’s being created.”

She almost burned out during her first two years on the job, she

“They were horrified. They knew. But they were ninth-graders.

Everybody gets to be where they’re at,” Barewicz says.

She also thinks it’s important to remember what it’s like to be a beginner, which is one reason she recently took up music.

“I’m learning how to play cello,” she says. She didn’t know how to read music when she began, but she’s progressed steadily over the past 18 months. Not only does she enjoy being “present” while playing, but “it has really helped me maintain an empathy for learners.”

Is there any particular music she aspires to play one day?

“Yes — anything! Anything that lasts more than one minute!” She sounds utterly delighted. “That’s pretty much where I’m at.”

Music has always been important to her.

“It’s what got me through high school,” she says.

She remembers riding the school bus with a Discman and headphones, losing herself in the music of Tori Amos or Ani DiFranco.

Now 36, she listens to artists like Radiohead or Neil Young on the drive to school from Monkton.

“I’ll often try to match my mood with music or, you know, if I need to pump myself up in the morning,” she says.

She turns the volume back down when she pulls into the school’s parking lot.

Barewicz has even used music in the classroom, encouraging students to share songs that would shed light on who they are as people.

MOUNT ABE PRINCIPAL Jessica Barewicz has recently taken up the “We’d play the music and analyze cello.

One side effect of her study, she says, is maintaining empathy for the lyrics for literary features.”

It also helps her to remember to be “present” in everything These exercises sometimes led learners. she does. to moments of great vulnerability Independent photo/Christopher Ross and poignancy, she says: I see you.

She’s also planning to stick in Mount Abe and I dream of what I accept you. We’re in this together. we can accomplish with stable That, she declares, is what around.

“I’m in the principalship for the leadership and a long-term common “teaching’s all about.”

In her 11th year as an educator, long-term,” she says. “I’m invested vision.”

Barewicz is where she wants to be, and when she tells her students that “education is the path to a life you get to design for yourself,” her message carries the force of learning and of lived experience.

SPORTS

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MONDAY

Score BOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Hockey 1/30 MUHS vs. CVU.................................4-3 2/2 MUHS vs. Missisquoi..........................4-2 Boys’ Hockey 1/30 CVU vs. MUHS........................ 6-5 (OT) 2/2 MUHS vs. Spaulding..........................1-1 Girls’ Basketball 1/30 Mt. Mansfield vs. VUHS................48-35 1/30 Mt. Abe vs. Milton.........................41-23 1/30 Missisquoi vs. MUHS....................55-34 1/31 Fair Haven vs. OV........................68-34 2/1 Winooski vs. MUHS........................53-37 2/2 N. Country vs. VUHS......................54-41 2/2 Mt. Abe vs. Enosburg.....................44-32 Boys’ Basketball 1/30 OV vs. Proctor..............................49-40 2/1 OV vs. Fair Haven............... 62-59 (2OT) 2/1 MUHS vs. Milton.............................56-53 2/1 Enosburg vs. VUHS........................59-44 COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Hockey 2/1 Wesleyan vs. Midd.............................2-0 2/2 Trinity vs. Midd....................................4-1 Women’s Hockey 2/1 Midd. vs. Wesleyan............................3-2 2/2 Wesleyan vs. Midd.............................1-0 Women’s Basketball 2/1 Bowdoin vs. Midd...........................62-58 2/2 Colby vs. Midd................................71-62 Men’s Basketball 2/1 Midd. vs. Bowdoin..........................63-51 2/2 Midd. vs. Colby...............................81-68

MIDDLEBURY FORWARD PARKER Beatty powers between two Milton defenders on his way to a 14-point game in the Tigers’ home victory on Friday. The Middlebury Tigers won Friday’s game 56-53.

Independent photos/Steve James

Schedule Tiger boys rally to win (another) close game

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Hockey 2/6 MUHS at Hartford........................... 6 PM 2/8 Burr & Burton at MUHS.................. 5 PM Boys’ Hockey 2/6 Rice at MUHS................................. 7 PM 2/8 Rutland at MUHS............................ 7 PM Girls’ Basketball 2/4 Proctor at OV............................. 6:30 PM 2/5 VUHS at MUHS.............................. 7 PM 2/5 Mt. Abe at Missisquoi...................... 7 PM 2/7 Hartford at OV................................ 7 PM 2/8 Mt. Abe at VUHS............................ 7 PM 2/9 North Country at MUHS........... 12:30 PM 2/9 OV at Hartford........................... 2:30 PM Boys’ Basketball 2/4 MUHS at Mt. Abe............................ 7 PM 2/4 Missisquoi at VUHS........................ 7 PM

(See Schedule, Page 18)

Andy Kirkaldy

Matt Dickerson

Karl Lindholm

SPORTS WE’VE GOT IT COVERED!

By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — Fans of the Middlebury Union High School boys’ basketball team aren’t complaining, for sure. After all, the Tigers are 10-2 after totaling 17 victories the past three winters combined.

But maybe the Tigers could make it a little easier on their family members and friends.

After completing a rally from 13 points down vs. visiting Milton early in Friday’s fourth quarter to win, 5653, the Tigers have now earned eight of of those 10 victories by seven points or fewer — including one in overtime, another by one point, and the past two by three points.

After Friday’s dramatic comeback against a solid 9-4 Milton squad, first-year Coach John Howe, looking like he had just played 32 minutes, said the Tigers have character.

“This is the most impressive group of young men that I have ever coached as far as their determination, their hard work. They never give up.

The back of their T-shirts say, ‘It’s about effort,’ and they understand that,” Howe said. “If you’re always fighting for what you want, sports,

school, it doesn’t matter, it will work out in your favor, and tonight is proof.”

Junior Tyler Buxton, who scored 11 of his game-high 23 points in the fourth-quarter, cited another factor.

He said the Tigers many seasons as a team, from elementary school on up, is paying off — they know each other’s strengths and can anticipate each other’s moves.

“We’ve been playing together with each other since we were all kids, and we just have great chemistry,” said Buxton, who shrugged off game-long foul trouble to add 10 rebounds and four steals.

The Tigers struggled for three quarters offensively against the taller and equally athletic Yellowjackets, who played an aggressive zone that both took away lanes to the basket and challenged the MUHS shooters.

Still, the Tiger defenders kept Milton and senior 1,000-point scorer Ian Jennings in check, too. Playing mostly man-to-man defense on Jennings, with Buxton and senior Parker Beatty sharing the assignment, MUHS stayed in the game and held Jennings to 11 points.

The teams were tied midway

through the third period and trading hoops when the Tigers went cold, and the Yellowjackets went on a 10-0 run over the middle three minutes.

Milton’s Kyle Brown (17 points), Jennings, Deven Creamer (14) and

Sam Patterson all did damage in the quarter, which ended with Milton up by 41-31.

Buxton watched much of it from the bench in foul trouble. He admit(See Basketball, Page 19)

JUNIOR FORWARD TYLER Buxton dribbles around the Milton defense in front of a packed crowd at the Middlebury Union High School gym on his way to two of his team-high 23 points in Friday’s Tiger win.

Addison Independent, Monday, February 4, 2019 — PAGE 19

Girls’ hoop: Mount Abraham only winner ADDISON COUNTY — In local high school girls’ basketball play in the latter part of last week, Mount Abraham kept rolling, but Vergennes, Middlebury and Otter Valley all hit tough sledding.

EAGLES On Wednesday the Eagles shut down host Milton, 41-23. Chloe Johnston (13 points) and Jalen Cook (12) paced the offense and Mount Abe dominated defensively. Cassidy Button scored 14 points for the Yellowjackets, who dropped to 6-6.

On Saturday the visiting Eagles defeated fellow Division II title contender Enosburg, 44-32, by closing the game on a 13-1 run. Cook scored a game-high 16, and Cora Funke added 10 as the Eagles improved to 12-2 and extended their lead in D-II. Sophie Burns scored nine for the 11-3 Hornets, who dropped into fifth place.

The Eagles play only one team during the rest of the regular season with a record better than .500, D-I Mount Mansfield on the road, and they defeated the Cougars, 37-19, in Bristol.

COMMODORES On Wednesday Mount Mansfield (9-5) topped the visiting Commodores, 48-35.

Elana Philbrick scored 19 points for MMU. Felicia Poirier led VUHS with 10 points.

On Saturday another D-I foe, North Country, topped VUHS,

54-41. Mckenna Marsh led the 8-6 Falcons with 14 points, a total matched by the Commodores’ Kate Gosliga.

The 6-7 Commodores will look to get back to .500 at MUHS on Tuesday.

TIGERS On Wednesday MUHS scored a season-high 34 points, but host Missisquoi (5-9) put up 54 points to win by 19. Macayla Langlois led MVU with 16 points.

Ivy Doran (10 points) and Taylor Sylvester (nine) paced the Tigers.

On Saturday the Tigers set a season-high for offensive output for the second straight game, but host Winooski outscored them, 53-37. Kiara Mack led the 4-11 Spartans with 17 points and 11 rebounds.

Ashley Sunderland (12 points) and Carly Levesque (10) hit double figures for the Tigers, who will look to break into the win column on Tuesday vs.

VUHS. OTTERS On Thursday visiting Fair Haven coasted past the Otters, 68-34, as sophomore Ryleigh Coloutti tossed in 23 points for the Slaters. Fair Haven improved to 10-3 and, coupled with Enosburg’s loss to Mount Abe, moved into fourth place in D-II. Alia Edmunds scored 11 to lead the 4-7 Otters.

Boys’ hoop: Otters win, VUHS falls short ADDISON COUNTY — In local high school boys’ basketball play last week, Otter Valley won a pair of games to stretch a winning streak, while Vergennes lost away from home.

Mount Abraham was idle. The 5-7 Eagles will host Middlebury on Monday at 7 p.m. The Tigers entertained Milton on Friday; see story.

OTTERS The Otters won twice to push their winning streak to five and their record to 9-5. Unofficially they are in sixth place in Division II. On Wednesday the Otters took an early lead at D-IV Proctor (8-4) on the way to a 49-40 win. Tyler Rowe and Kameron Strickland led OV with 16 points each, and Dylan Mackie added 14.

On Friday the Otters topped visiting Fair Haven, 62-59 in double overtime. Fair Haven fell to 8-4, with all the losses coming since senior Cam Coloutti left the team mid-game vs. MUHS on Jan. 10 and was not allowed

to return.

OV trailed at the half, 21-8, and after three periods, 35-24, but forced overtime on a Kollin Bissette putback at the regulation buzzer.

Fair Haven’s Kolhby Murray tossed in a halfcourt buzzer-beater to send the game into a second overtime.

Mackie hit a three-pointer to erase a 59-57 Slater lead in the second OT, and then hit two clinching free throws as time wound down.

Rowe (19 points) Mackie (17) and Delshon Norwood (16) led OV. Parker Morse (12) and Aubrey Ramey and Joey Gannon (10 each) paced the Slaters.

COMMODORES On Friday, host Enosburg took charge early in a 59-54 victory over the Commodores. Owen McKinstry scored 15 points to lead the 6-7 Hornets.

Nate Bourgeois (12 points) and Kevin Jackson (10) led the Commodores, who fell to 2-10 headed into a Wednesday game at Mount Abe.

Boys’ hockey loses, nets tie MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School boys’ hockey team played two Division I games last week, losing one at home on Wednesday before earning a road tie on Saturday.

At 7-5-1 the Tigers remain in fourth place in D-I. Two more league games are on tap this week: The Tigers host fifth-place Rice on Wednesday at 7 p.m., and lastplace Rutland is set to visit at 6 p.m. on Friday.

On Wednesday the Tigers took a disappointing loss to visiting Champlain Valley, 6-5, in over-

time. The Tigers had defeated the Redhawks on the road earlier this season, 6-1, and outshot them, 3014, in this contest.

But Redhawk Jake Schaefer scored a third-period hat trick to wipe out a 4-2 Tiger lead. A Daniel Hodsden goal with 2:15 remaining forced overtime, but CVU’s Cam Saia scored his second goal of the game 2:15 into OT to give CVU the win.

Cooper O’Brien scored for MUHS in the first and third periods, Kolby Farnsworth found the net in the second, and Ryan

Nadeau also scored early in the third for the Tigers. Devon Kearns picked up a pair of assists for MUHS, and goalie Jeff Stearns made eight saves. Two CVU goalies combined for 25 stops.

On Saturday the Tigers settled for a 1-1 tie at Spaulding (3-7-1) despite outshooting the Tide, 30-19. Conner Magoon gave Spaulding the lead, but O’Brien equalized for MUHS in the second period.

Tide goalie Grant Otis made 29 saves, and the Tigers’ Zeke Hooper stopped 18 shots.

Girls’ hockey prevails twice SWANTON — The Middlebury Union High School girls’ hockey team picked up a pair of Division II road wins last week, vs. Missisquoi on Saturday and Champlain Valley on Wednesday, to retain first place in the D-II. The Tigers have won three in a row to improve to 7-5. All five of their setbacks have come against D-I competition. They will visit D-III Hartford on Wednesday before returning home on Friday at 4 p.m., when they will host another D-III foe, Burr & Burton.

On this past Wednesday the

Tigers got third-period goals from Merry Kimball and Taylor Moulton to get past host CVU, 4-3.

Carlisle Brush and Camille Malhotra scored earlier in the game for MUHS, and goalie Lydia Deppman stopped 17 shots. Redhawk goalie Emma Rachford made 28 saves.

On Saturday at Missisquoi Brush scored three times as the Tigers doubled up the T-Birds, 4-2. Two of Brush’s scores came in the third period after MVU (3-12) scored on a power play to tie the score at 2-2. Aleta Mathers scored the other Tiger goal and assisted two

Basketball Buxton gave the fans some of the (Continued from Page 18) ted afterward to seeds of doubt at credit.

“It’s amazing. It gets us hyped, that point, but also described what and it just gives us momentum. If we happened next.

“When we were down by 10 and hit a shot and hear the uproar, we’re I was on the bench with four fouls, I ready to make another,” he said.

Senior Spencer Cadoret, a threewas, like, this is going to be a doozy.

This might not be too great,” Buxton point specialist, also found the range, said. “But we came back in and fired He drilled two in the quarter, one up and scored a couple fast-break of which finally tied the game and layups in a row, and that gave us the sparked a huge reaction, especially in the student section. momentum to just win it.”

With a minute to go, Buxton fed But first it got worse. Creamer drilled a corner three to open the Beatty in the left post, and he laid fourth quarter, and it was 44-31. it in to make it 52-50 and break the final tie. The Tigers hit four And the Tigers, with free throws as time Buxton one of several wound down and then Tigers in foul trouble “This is the most survived Creamer’s in a whistle-filled impressive group of desperation heave at evening, had to use a defense Howe said young men that I have the buzzer.

Beatty contributed they had just started ever coached as far as 14 points, 18 repracticing. their determination, Howe put them in a their hard work. They bounds, five blocked shots and three steals. zone with two Tigers never give up.”

Zach Dunn finished under the basket and three out top, and — MUHS Coach John Howe with five assists, the majority in the fourth asked the players out quarter, and Cadoret top to trap ballhandlers on the sideline. It worked for scored 11. Junior Jeffrey Lokatys two reasons: Beatty, under the bas- and sophomores Mason Kauffman, ket, grabbed almost every rebound, Wesley Hirdler, Gabe Dunn and and Buxton and seniors Zach Dunn Drew Gill also contributed.

Howe praised all the Tigers for (four steals) and Tim Goettelmann began to force Yellowjacket turn- their effort and poise, especially in running a new defense in such a overs.

And those big transition layups pivotal stretch and surviving their Buxton mentioned? Those were his, foul trouble.

“I’m blown away at how hard they with Dunn assisting and a big Friday night crowd making noise and help- fought despite what I thought was a difficult game to play,” he said. ing the Tigers out.

of Brush’s strikes.

Brush scored on a first-period five-on-three power play to give MUHS the lead. That came shortly after Deppman (14 saves) denied an MVU breakaway. Breezy Parent’s second-period power play goal tied the score.

Mathers and MVU’s Savannah Fellows traded power-play goals early in the third before Brush scored the game-winner, a rush up the ice from her defensive position.

Brush later added a pad goal on a power play. MVU goalie Maddie Conley made 28 saves.

Schedule (Continued from Page 18) 2/5 OV at Springfield............................ 7 PM 2/6 VUHS at Mt. Abe............................ 7 PM 2/6 St. Albans at MUHS........................ 7 PM 2/8 OV at MSJ...................................... 7 PM 2/8 Enosburg at MUHS......................... 7 PM 2/9 Mt. Abe at Missisquoi...................... 7 PM Wrestling 2/5 Mt. Abe/Spaulding at VUHS........... 6 PM 2/9 NVAC Meet at St. J........................10 AM Gymnastics 2/6 SBHS/CVU at MUHS...................... 6 PM COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Hockey 2/8 Midd. at Williams............................ 7 PM 2/9 Williams at Midd............................. 7 PM Women’s Hockey 2/5 Norwich at Midd.............................. 7 PM 2/8 Colby at Midd.................................. 7 PM 2/9 Colby at Midd.................................. 3 PM Women’s Basketball 2/8 Midd. at Hamilton............................ 7 PM 2/9 Midd. at Amherst............................. 3 PM Men’s Basketball 2/8 Hamilton at Midd............................. 7 PM 2/9 Amherst at Midd.............................. 3 PM Late games were played after deadline.

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Big water main breaks near industrial park

By JOHN S. McCRIGHT MIDDLEBURY — In the pre-dawn hours this past Friday morning, after a night when temperatures dipped below zero for at least the third time in a week, a large 12-inch water main near Middlebury’s Industrial Park burst.

The leak spilled hundreds of thousands of gallons of water onto Exchange Street and the property across the street from MacIntyre Fuels, and workers had to dig up the busted pipe and replaced it.

And the huge water leak did more than just create a mess and a long day working in the cold for Middlebury Water Department workers. It also prompted at least two major beverage makers on Exchange Street to cease production for the day resulting in a big — and costly — headache for at least one business.

“It caused a lot of inconvenience, and it could mean a few hundred thousand dollars in lost revenues,” said Ben Calvi, general manager at Vermont Cider Co., which operates a 100,000-square-foot production facility on Exchange Street less than a mile from the break in the water main.

Calvi said it will probably not have a major impact on the company’s bottom line, but workers will have to make it up by working harder later in the month.

And in the short-term it accounts for lost revenue in the six-figure range.

He said Otter Creek Brewing, which has a plant even closer to the break, called Vermont Cider to see if they had access to water because the brewery too as cut off.

It started at 5:30 a.m. when the water level in the reservoir atop Chipman Hill started to go down precipitously.

Water department workers started to check the systems for a leak, and Middlebury police alerted them that there was water flowing near Exchange Street.

When workers arrived on the scene of the actual break they found water flowing out of widening chasm at a high rate of speed, with water flowing out from behind the former home of Auto Paint Plus at 260 Exchange St. The roughnecks quickly moved to shut a valve to the 12-inch main that was spouting water but, because of the zero-degree temps, were afraid they were going to break the valve when they encountered some resistance. So they moved up the hill to the reservoir and closed a valve there.

After they got the valve shut the flow was reduced to a trickle.

Calvi said the town asked Vermont Cider to stop production and it did.

The 12-inch main is made of heavy plastic with a fiberglass wrap on it.

One worker suspected that the freezing and thawing related to the days of sub-zero temperatures may have worn on the pipe causing it to break. On scene he found a piece of plastic from the pipe and a piece of the fiberglass casing near a large pool of water that filled a hole opened up by the break.

At the scene of the break around 8:45 Friday morning, Middlebury Water Division Chief Willie Glen looked on his smartphone at a wireless app that showed water level at the reservoir. The app had alerted him that

MIDDLEBURY HIGHWAY DIVISION Chief Matt Cram holds up pieces of the 12-inch water main and its fiberglass collar that broke early Friday morning at the foot of Chipman Hill off Exchange Street. Workers had to dig up the pipe and cut in a new one.

Independent photo/John S. McCright

the reservoir level was dropping at an unusually fast rate, prompting the scramble to find and stop the leak.

The app showed Glen that the reservoir had lost more than 800,000 gallons of water between 5:30 and 8:30 that morning.

Department staff called in a big excavator, Glen said, and planned to dig up the main at the break and cut in new 12-inch pipe. He expected the job to take between 8 and 12 hours.

This was not the first time Water Department staff found themselves scrambling to stop an unanticipated flow of water. Earlier in the week there were smaller breaks in lines on Evergreen Lane and Seymour Street Extension. Officials say the depart-

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ment fixes about 26 main breaks a year.

Calvi said that Vermont Hard Cider losses access to water due to a water main break about twice a year.

“This wasn’t the worst of the water shortages,” he said on Friday.

He hoped that the general public would understand the importance of the water infrastructure for the manufacturing operations on Exchange Street.

“The businesses rely on the utilities in town,” he said. “It hurts us when they go down.”

As a member of the town’s Middlebury Economic Health Committee, Calvi believes that town officials know how important it is to

get a long-term fix for the intermittent water stoppages. Selectboard members said in 2017 they hoped to put a bond before voters to fund fixing the Exchange Street problem and some other water infrastructure deficiencies.

The Economic Health Committee in October reported that one of the selectboard’s three top strategic priorities for 2018 was a water bond vote (the other two were the downtown bridge project and the East Middlebury flood resiliency project).

In late 2017 a price for fixing the Exchange Street line was put at $1 million. A member of the town’s Infrastructure Committee late last year mentioned $3 million as the price tag.

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Nathan takes his academics seriously with advanced classes such as AP Literature and Calculus. During this school year he has taken two college-level courses through CCV using dual-enrollment — “Intro to Environmental Sciences” in the fall semester and “Creative Writing” this semester. Both of these courses are offered online by CCV. He played baseball at OVUHS in his freshman year, but since then has focused his energies on all things soccer, playing all four years.

Nathan anchored the team as center back. This year he also helped out the Otter Valley football team by serving as their position kicker.

Nathan has been a shift leader at the Brandon Hannaford supermarket since April of 2017. He enjoys his time in the store and both the people he works with and the people he provides service to. “I continue to find new places and avenues to continue my service there Nathan Claessens in all aspects of the store,” he says.

OVUHS He enjoys spending time with all of his friends and family. And in any spare time he has he loves to play soccer, watch soccer, and talk about soccer.

Nathan says, “High school gives you a lot of information; while it is important to listen and pay attention in class, it is just as important to make friendships. Everyone is thrown together from several towns but within just a few years everyone knows each other and it is important to include yourself in that family because you all share a connection that shouldn’t be forgotten.”

After high school Nathan plans on attending the University of Vermont to earn a bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Teacher Lawrence Gerrior says, “Nathan is bright, energetic, compassionate and genuinely well rounded.

His grades have been consistently above average in all of his courses, and he has actively participated in a diverse assortment of extracurricular activities.” Teacher Meredith McCartney adds, “Nathan is an individual who will go very far in this world. He already has the key elements sorted out for success: resourcefulness, diligence, respectfulness and kindness.”

Everyone at OVUHS wishes Nathan good things in the coming years.

Evan Laurent, daughter of Pamela and Michael Laurent of Bristol, is the latest Mount Abraham Union High School Student of the Week. Her two sisters, Rebecca and Molly, are in grades 11 and 9 at Mt. Abe. Evan has been involved in all aspect is of life at Mt. Abe. She takes challenging academic classes AP Biology, AP U.S. History and AP Literature and Composition and has made honor roll every year of high school. In recognition of her good work, she was awarded the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award in 11th grade, a $10,000 a year scholarship to University of Rochester.

Extracurricular activities include varsity field hockey in grades 9-12, indoor track, Nordic skiing, the fall musical in grades 9-12, the spring musical and Poetry Out Loud, where students will memorize and perform poems in a school-wide competition in February.

Outside of school Evan has volunteered at the Three Day Stampede, a yard sale-type fundraiser that raises money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation since middle school every summer. She also volunteered at a youth field hockey camp at Mount Abe last summer. She has also worked at Kidshow, a weeklong theatre camp Evan Laurent for elementary aged children in Hinesburg and New Leaf Organics, MAUHS an organic vegetable and flower farm in Bristol. She also keeps busy as a lifeguard and teaching swim lessons at the Mount Abe pool during the summer.

When she has free time, Evan likes hiking, playing field hockey, skiing, playing the piano, and generally any activity where she can be outside.

Her feeling on the high school years? “Just find what makes you happy and chase that. Nothing else is more important than that.”

School Counselor Alan Kamman says, “Evan Laurent is a serious student. She balances this with a friendly demeanor and determination to always do her best. She is well rounded, maintaining good grades, participating in activities, and working in the community. She takes pride in what she calls her inner drive to be her best self, and places value on improvement and learning. Evan is environmentally minded, socially conscious, and globally aware.” AP English Teacher Lisa Grzyb adds, “Evan is self possessed, wise, and empathetic. She brings a high level of focus to her work that serves to engage those around her, making her an invaluable asset to the classroom.”

Post-graduation Evan is planning on hiking the Long Trail and then attending college out West. The Mt. Abe community wishes her all the best.

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Bennie. 2.5 years, short hair black, neutered male. Bennie is a sweet, active cat who has lived with another cat and a dog. Here at the shelter he gets overwhelmed when out and about with a lot of other cats so he has a room to himself, but we feel he would do fine in a home with one other fairly mellow cat.

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You can call your local animal shelter, your town offices, and, if there is one, a nearby veterinarian clinic and let them know that you think you may have spotted a stray animal in case they have any reports of lost animals.

You can watch the animal’s behavior ... if she seems comfortable and seems to know where she is going — sniffing around, lying in a yard, or sitting on a sidewalk, it is more likely the animal lives nearby. If she is acting nervous and running around, stopping and starting, or seems to be hiding, then it is more likely she is lost or disoriented and in need of human help.

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Middlebury (Continued from Page 1) Nick Artim Artim joined the selectboard back in November of 2009, taking over the balance of a term vacated by thenselectboard member Bill Perkins.

Artim is a licensed fire protection engineer with considerable experience in emergency services.

Contacted on Friday, Artim said he had planned on stepping down from the board at the end of his current term. But he, like Seeley and Nuovo, wants to see through some of the larger projects under way in Middlebury — most notably the rail bridges project.

Artim believes the preliminary work on the project has been successful and has instilled confidence in most residents that the heavier phases of construction to come will be performed on time. The most disruptive phase of construction will come during the summer of 2020, with a scheduled 10-week shutdown of Main Street and Merchants Row. “I’ve seen the anxieties (about the project) go away, and people are looking to the future,” Artim said.

It’s a future that Artim believes will be rosy, if the town is proactive. With that in mind, Artim wants the town to follow through with a downtown master plan, which would serve as a blueprint for how the town wants to develop its core village area. Such a plan, he said, would give developers a clear idea of how they could introduce profitable enterprises in a Middlebury downtown that should be revitalized after construction crews move out in 2021.

At the same time, Artim wants to see the town develop blueprints on how its north (Exchange Street) and south (Court Street Extension) areas could be improved to encourage more economic development that fits into Middlebury’s character.

Artim believes Middlebury should encourage development of more affordable “workforce” housing to allow young families to settle in the county’s shire town and fill local jobs.

“We have to look at what we can do as a town to make this happen,” he said.

He has confidence in the current town staff and its ability to maintain solid public works, public safety and recreation services to attract new residents. And he’s pleased to see the community tap some of its surplus local option tax money to pay for upgrades to local roads, bridges and sidewalks.

“The role of the town is to make sure basic services function well for residents and the private sector,” he said.

Victor Nuovo Nuovo joined the selectboard in 2006. He is widely heralded as the panel’s elder statesman, often reminding his younger colleagues about the historical significance of area parks, monuments and other public assets that occasionally come into play during the board’s work.

For example, Nuovo was a lead proponent for naming a soon-to-be

built park off Printer’s Alley after the Lazarus family, which for many years ran a department store at that site.

“I like the direction in which the selectboard is heading, and I want to be a part of the team,” Nuovo said.

One of Nuovo’s top priorities for the next three years is to see through the major rail bridges construction project in downtown Middlebury. That $72 million project will involve replacing the Main Street and Merchants Row rail bridges with a concrete tunnel. Work will result in occasional detours, noise, dust and other hardships for those who live, work and shop in downtown Middlebury, but state and local officials are developing plans to mitigate the impacts of the construction that will kick off this spring.

Nuovo noted his new term will expire at a time when he turns 90 and when the rail bridges project is due to wrap up.

“I feel an obligation to the upcoming generations to provide them with a prosperous, nice looking town,” Nuovo said.

Also on Nuovo’s to-do list: Supporting efforts to improve the town’s municipal infrastructure, including water mains, wastewater conduits and roads. The board will ask participants at the upcoming March 4 annual town meeting to use $400,000 in surplus local option tax money to address some of the town’s most pressing capital needs “so we don’t have to face a crisis” in the future, according to Nuovo.

Middlebury is again working on an economic development policy to encourage greater business investment and job creation within its borders. An ad hoc “economic health committee” is currently meeting with business leaders to come up with a strategy. In tandem with that effort, Nuovo said he’d like to see the town support more affordable housing opportunities as an added incentive for entrepreneurs to create jobs in Middlebury.

New jobs would likely lead to more local families and more children to populate Middlebury’s schools, which are experiencing declining enrollment — a common trend in the vast majority of the state.

Nuovo is pleased fellow incumbents Seeley and Artim have also committed to new terms. He believes the current membership works as a team, with each member having a special skill or talent to bring to the board’s work.

“We have a fairly nice team effort going on in the selectboard and I am happy to be a part of it,” he said, adding with a chuckle: “I don’t expect them to hand me the ball to run for a touchdown, but I’ll do my part.”

Heather Seeley Seeley joined the board in 2014.

She chairs the town’s Infrastructure Committee, which works in the trenches on matters relating to local roads, bridges, sidewalks and public works projects.

She enjoys the work, and has

a wealth of knowledge about the construction industry, as her family operates the business Seeley Earth Moving.

“I’m pretty invested in the infrastructure end of things,” she said.

Seeley currently works at Feed Commodities, and does some bookkeeping for the Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society.

During the next three years Seeley wants to continue her leadership role in helping the town plan and complete major work within the Middlebury River to make it less susceptible to flooding in East

Middlebury Village. She added that water mains in the Exchange Street area are due for a big overhaul, as many industries in that area have a critical need for reliable water service.

And Seeley noted some major sidewalk repairs throughout town are in the offing.

“I want to see (that work) further along than it is at the moment,” Seeley said.

Like Nuovo and Artim, she’s also keen on seeing the rail bridges project completed with as little hardship to the downtown community as possible.

And she wants to see more

businesses and jobs come to Addison County’s shire town.

“I am still interested in the economic health issue,” she said, having led an ad hoc committee that explored that issue last year.

She promised to support downtown master planning, promoting Middlebury, and creating more affordable housing.

Seeley has enjoyed her work on the board and is looking forward to three more years.

“I’m making the time,” she said.

“I think it’s important to be involved in the community. It’s a way I can give back and help support the community.”

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Makers (Continued from Page 1) Executive Director Fred Kenney.

The career center’s Architecture & Engineering Systems Instructor Jake Burnham and Len Schmidt, assistant director of adult technical education, are also key players in the project.

Seventeen people thus far have signed up and are paying a monthly fee of $20 that gives them access to the Makery’s woodshop, 3-D computer lab and sewing facility within the career center off Charles Avenue in Middlebury. Makery officials are continuing to recruit new members and mentors to make the space a creative hub that could soon incubate new businesses to lay down roots in Addison County.

The Makery is also showcasing the innovative programs and some of the state-of-the-art facilities at the Hannaford Career Center. Peterson noted Makery clients will soon have access to the career center’s industrial kitchen, machine shop and welding lab, facilities that — with proper guidance — will increase the variety of products that makers will be able to take from blueprint to reality.

Peterson’s goal is to eventually ramp up Makery membership to 200. He said organizers will expand either lab offerings, or Makery hours of operation, when membership hits around 48.

Both Cole and Peterson are impressed with the enthusiasm shown by current members. Some have become Makery regulars, taking full advantage of each Thursday, from 5 -9 p.m.

“What has been surprising for me

is to see the draw of software,” said Cole, a mentor in Computer Aided Design (CAD) at the Makery.

Members have access to three different varieties of modeling software: Solidworks, Sketchup and Fusion 360. Then there’s software that helps create a maker’s product on the career center’s 3-D printers.

Thanks to those facilities, makers have been able to design and produce a diverse array of objects.

One person, for example, recently produced a specific Lego piece, while another made a nose cone for a rocket model.

“I really like seeing people’s interest, wherever it comes from,” Cole said. “Some people are coming from the invention side of things.

Others want to refresh skills they haven’t used in a while. Others are saying, ‘I have to keep up with technology; help me do that.’ And some are saying, ‘I can’t afford this software, if I can come in here and use it for $20 a month, that’s a deal.’”

Visitors are greeted by an array of sewing machines (6), computer terminals (18), saws, hammers and levels (many), to mention but a few.

Peterson likes the impact the Makery has already had on the career center.

“The exciting thing for me has been the synergy that has developed between the mentors, the members and the career center staff and programs,” Peterson said.

“As a result of this, we have made enhancements to two of our labs.”

He’s referring to the Hannaford Career Center’s woodshop and

MILLINER NORA SWAN, right, shows mentor Shiraz Daya a hat block that she was going to replicate in the woodshop at the Hannaford Career Center, which is home to the Addison County Makery.

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sewing lab. The presence of the Makery has prompted career center officials to be more meticulous about labeling tools and machinery and keeping the labs clean.

“We’re really hoping and anticipating that the Makery will lead to a better-outfitted career center, because of the use,” Cole said.

More information about the Makery can be found at hannafordcareercenter.org/about/ the-makery. The website lays out the cost of membership, available resources and registration details.

Peterson and Cole stressed the need for more mentors to work with

MAKERY COMPUTER LAB mentor Nick Scott shows how a person uses computer aided design software to plan a product or component that can then be produced using the Makery’s 3-D printer.

Independent photo/John S. McCright

makers. Ideally, the Makery should be staffed with one mentor per four makers, according to Peterson.

Prospective mentors should have interest in, and some experience with, the equipment of the lab in which they want to staff. Makery officials will train prospective mentors, who receive membership discounts.

You can also find out more about the Makery during an open house

on Thursday, Feb. 14, from 4-8 p.m. at the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center. The event will coincide with a career center open house and the Addison County Solid Waste Management district’s second annual repair café, at which people can get basic household items fixed rather than throwing them away.

Peterson wants to see current makers represent the Makery at the open house.

A 3-D PRINTER toils away producing an object that was designed on a computer in the same room at the Hannaford Career Center this past Thursday.

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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 turning‑ pointaddisonvt.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.

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 2 MONDAY. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Ripton, Rip‑ ton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Women of AA (Step/Speaker), Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd, 5:30‑6:30pm.

Big Book Meeting, New Ha‑ ven, Congregational Church, Village Green, 7:30‑8:30pm.

Discussion Meeting, Brandon, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South, 7:30‑8:30pm.

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 4 WEDNESDAY. Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ bury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 7:15‑8:15am. Discussion Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. 12 Step Meet‑ ing, Brandon, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South, 7‑8pm. 12 Step Meet‑ ing, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 7‑8pm.

A LC OHOLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 6 FRIDAY. Discus‑ sion Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Big Book Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 6‑7pm. Discus‑ sion Meeting, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Park St. 8‑9pm.

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.

NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Sundays, 3:00 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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 ANONY‑ MOUS, 1 SUNDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am.

Discussion Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 4‑5pm. Women’s Meeting, North Ferrisburgh, United Methodist Church, Old Hol‑ low Rd. 6‑7pm. 12 Step Meet‑ ing, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Park St. 7‑8pm. AA 24‑Hour Hotline 802‑388‑9284, aavt.org.

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 3 TUESDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Daily Reflec‑ tion Meeting, Vergennes, Con‑ gregational Church, Water St. 7‑8pm.

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 5 THURSDAY. 12 Steps and Traditions Meet‑ ing, Ripton, Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am.

Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm.

Alternating Format Meeting, Ferrisburgh, Assembly of God Christian Center. Route 7, 7‑8pm.

A LC OHOLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 7 SATURDAY. Dis‑ cussion Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am.

Discussion Meeting, Middle‑ bury, Beginner’s Meeting, Mid‑ dlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 6:30‑7:30pm.

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Classroom Aide Needed in Addison County We are looking for a volunteer to join the Green Mountain Foster Grandparent Program and become a classroom aide at a local elementary school in Addison County. Are you 55 and older? Do you enjoy working with children? Income eligible Foster Grandparents receive a small stipend, travel reimbursement, and paid leave days. Call the Green Mountain Foster Grandparent Program at 388-7044 for more information.

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REFUGE RECOVERY ‑ TUESDAYS 6‑7 p.m. A non‑theistic, Buddhist‑inspired approach to recovery from ad‑ dictions of all kinds. Dedicated to the practices of mindful‑ ness, compassion, forgive‑ ness, and generosity, this recovery meeting uses medi‑ tation and kindness to heal the pain and suffering that addiction has caused. Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. (802) 388‑4249.

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

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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.

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NARCAN KITS are available at the Turning Point Center of Addison County FREE of charge. Narcan (Naloxone) is a nasal spray used to re‑ verse an opioid overdose in progress. These kits are spe‑ cifically intended for public distribution and can be used by anyone to save a life. Easy training is provided at Turn‑ ing Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, and takes approximately 10 minutes. Wednesdays between 9 a.m. ‑ noon, or call for an appointment (802) 388‑4249.

Wood Heat Animals Att. Farmers Motorcycles Cars Trucks SUVs Snowmobiles Boats Wanted Adoption

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For Rent

SHOREHAM: TORREY ISLAND. Daily sunsets, fishing on Lake Champlain. 1 bed‑ room, 1 bath studio layout. $700 month plus utilities. First and security. References. No pets. No smoking. Includes water and garbage. Evenings 897‑2385.

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.

S U G A RW O O D A PA R TMENTS is currently accept‑ ing applications for 2, 3 and 4 BR apartments in Middlebury.

All income/assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent. NP/NS. W/D hook‑ups.

Call 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website summitpmg.com.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

Garage Sales INDOOR YARD SALE and silent auction. Feb. 16th, Sat‑ urday. 8:30am‑4pm. Ameri‑ can Legion, Middlebury, VT. Benefit Brendon P. Cousino Med47 Foundation. Break‑ fast sandwiches and muffins will be available in the a.m.

Hot dogs and popcorn will be available in the p.m.

Opportunities STOREFRONT LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. In the heart of downtown Mid‑ dlebury. Approved for seat‑ ing for 24. Plenty of parking, lots of possibilities. Available September 1. Text only to 802‑373‑6456. .

For Sale 1985 DODGE PICKUP w/ Boss plow & sandbox, 1980 Mack dump truck & 2001 20 ton Talbot trailer, TD7 Inter‑ national Crowler. 758‑2037.

For Rent BRISTOL VILLAGE, HIGHLY Visible Retail/Office street lev‑ el space on the Main Street.

Approx. 1,800 SF plus base‑ ment storage. Available March 1, 2019. $1,370 mo. Call Tom at Wallace Realty 453‑4670 or Tom@WallaceRE.com.

CORNWALL, UPSTAIRS 2 bedroom apt., all inclusive, w/d hookup, no pets, no smoking. $1,200 per month.

802‑462‑2924.

MIDDLEBURY 2 BEDROOM near downtown. Appliances, off street parking, lease. No pets. Real Net Management Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

For Rent

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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, 2,600 SQ FT office space. Court St., cen‑ tral location, parking. Can be subdivided. Real‑Net Manage‑ ment Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

MIDDLEBURY UPSTAIRS STUDIO apartment with park‑ ing and utilities. New carpet‑ ing and paint. No animals, no smoking, no exceptions.

References and deposit re‑ quired. $750. monthly. Avail‑ able 2‑1‑19. 453‑4823 after 6pm.

PROCTOR, 2 BEDROOM apartment for rent. Available 2/1, parking, washer/dryer hookup, pets allowed, free trash removal, references and checks required. $850 includes heat. Call Kathy at 802‑855‑1570 or email ktccsm@gmail.com.

For Rent

MIDDLEBURY 1 BEDROOM, fully furnished apartment, all inclusive, W/D. $1,250/month.

802‑349‑8544.

SMALL OFFICE SPACE, 656 Exchange Street, Middlebury. $500/month. 802‑388‑4831.

Wood Heat FIREWOOD. CUT, SPLIT and delivered. $210/cord seasoned. $185/cord green.

802‑282‑9110.

Real Estate EAST MIDDLEBURY, DAISY Lane Lot #11. Beautiful, level 1/2 acre building lot with good southern exposure on a pri‑ vate lane. Town water, power and cable hookups at curb‑ side. Site approved for four bedroom home with conven‑ tional (no mound necessary) septic system. $68,000. Call Jack Brown 388‑7350.

Att. Farmers HAY FOR SALE Small square bales. First cut and mulch. Call 802‑349‑9281.

HAY FOR SALE. 1st, 2nd and 3rd cut. Small squares $2.‑$4.; 4’ rounds $30.‑$50.

Mike Quinn, Middlebury.

802‑388‑7828.

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Help Wanted

TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT Antique dealer specializing in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, antique collectibles, etc. Visit bittnerantiques.com or call Brian at 802‑272‑7527.

Consulting/appraisal services available. House calls made free of charge.

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

SUMMER School Age Camps MARY JOHNSON CHILDREN’S CENTER Summer Programs need motivated, energetic recreational assistants and staff for our 7-week, full day summer programs, held in Bristol and Middlebury.

• June 24th -August 9th • Work with 6-12 year-olds. • Up to 40 hours weekly • Required, paid training is offered.

• Competitive rates of pay—education and experience are factors Must be 18, and pass background records check. References required. Invest time as a member of a dedicated team, on behalf of children and youth.

For application and details, Please respond by March 1st.

Contact: Anne Gleason; MARY JOHNSON CHILDREN’S CENTER; 81 Water Street; Middlebury, VT 05753; or e-mail schoolage@mjccvt.org.

Help Wanted

ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Vacancies

Food Service Director/Cook 2018-2019 Addison Central School District is seeking a fulltime Food Service Director/Cook at Shoreham Elementary beginning March 11, 2019. The successful candidate should have experience in preparing nutritional meals, breakfast and lunch, and managing a meals program for 30-55 students.

The candidate must also be organized, have strong communication, collaborative and computer skills, as well as an interest in participating in school wide health and nutrition initiatives.

If you have questions, please contact Michael Lenox at 802-897-7181 or mlenox@acsdvt.org.

Apply by submitting a letter of interest, resume, and three current reference letters via School Spring.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Vacancies

MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH SCHOOL Coaching Positions Middlebury Union High School is seeking coaches for the following: Assistant Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse JV Girls’ Lacrosse Assistant Varsity Softball Coach JV Softball Coach

Interested parties should send a letter of interest, resume, and three current letters of reference to:

Call the Addison Independent at (802) 388-4944. Talk to our sales professionals.

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE WANTED Bourdeau Brothers seeks a fulltime employee to work in a multiduty environment including driving, warehouse, and specialized equipment.

CDL license required. Agricultural experience preferred. Benefits include medical, 401K, and vacations.

Contact Skip Cray at 802-388-7000 or scray@bbinc.us.

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Applicants must possess a strong knowledge of coaching principles with previous coaching experience preferred. Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate and relate to student athletes.

The Federal Government is watching for such discrimination.

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2007 TOYOTA PRIUS Tour‑ ing. Gray, 94,000 miles, new snow and summer tires. No rust. Very dependable. $6,000.

Call Stephen 802‑598‑1931.

WHITNEY’S CUSTOM FARM WORK. Pond agitating, liquid manure hauling, drag line aer‑ ating. Call for price. 462‑2755, John Whitney.

It’s against the law to discriminate when advertising housing.

Its easier to break the law than you might think. You can't say "no children" or "adults only."

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Sean Farrell/Athletic Director Middlebury Union High School 73 Charles Avenue Middlebury,VT 05753 Applications will be accepted until the positions have been filled.

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All applicants may submit a resumé with 3 professional references to jobs@whistlepigrye.com.

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For Rent

Nursery/Greenhouse Assistant

Now taking resumes and applications for an IN SEASON up to 40 hrs/ OFF SEASON 20+ hrs per week position. Middlebury Agway is seeking an experienced, qualified and highly motivated individual to assist in a thriving retail plant sales department.

Responsibilities include Care and Sales of Greenhouse and Nursery Plants, Seeds and Bulbs, plus a genuine interest in providing knowledgeable customer service. Extensive Plant knowledge is a must! Any Cashier experience is a plus. Qualified Candidate must have a dedicated work ethic and be able to perform physical lifting as required and work hard in the spring and summer seasons.

Position will start approximately March 1st.

Excellent Perks including an Employee Discount and Flexible Schedule but ability to work weekends is also a must.

Please stop in to pick up an application or send Resume and References to: Middlebury AGWAY Farm & Garden, Attn: Jennifer Jacobs 338 Exchange St. Middlebury, VT 05753 or by email to info@middleburyagway.com

YOUR YARD, GARDEN AND PET PLACE Middlebury Agway – 338 Exchange St. – Middlebury, VT. Help Wanted

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PAINTERS WANTED ‑ Acorn Painting is seeking two profes‑ sional painters for winter inte‑ rior work. Excellent pay, great benefits. Reliable transporta‑ tion, tools and a positive no nonsense attitude is a must.

This is a great opportunity for people looking for full time work year round. A minimum of three years experience nec‑ essary. Call 453‑5611 Serious applicants only.

BOOKKEEPER‑ WELLS Mountain in Bristol, Vermont is looking for a full time, full‑charge bookkeeper to manage a portfolio of for‑profit and non‑profit entities. Must have experience with payroll, financial statements, bank reconciliation, and general bookkeeping. Associates or bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, preferred. Ex‑ perience with 501c3 audits a plus. Salary commensu‑ rate with experience. Pleas‑ ant, collegial working envi‑ ronment. Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@welllsmountain.com.

BUSY DENTAL OFFICE seeking full‑time receptionist in Vergennes, VT. Experience preferred but will train right person. Please send resume to; info@drcongalton.com.

THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS is looking for a reliable early morning riser to deliver copies of the newspaper in Shelburne. Interested parties must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and li‑ ability insurance. Potential earnings of $1,600 plus tips. $150 contract incentive af‑ ter 30 days. Please contact Monique at 802‑316‑7194 for more information.

Help Wanted HOPE HAS AN opening for a part time retail associate.

15 hours a week, reliable schedule, fun and active en‑ vironment. Must have good cash handling and math skills, and solid customer service ability. We also have a part time opening in our ware‑ house. 29.5 hours a week to start, with the potential for moving to full‑time. Must have good customer service skills, be able to lift, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. Mechanical ability a plus. Send resume and cover letter, indicating the position for which you’re applying, to HOPE, 282 Boardman Street, Suite 1A, Middlebury, or email to receptionist@hope‑vt.org.

IMMEDIATE OPENING ‑ The Town of Salisbury is currently looking to fill the following po‑ sition. Those interested do not have to be Salisbury residents but must live in close proxim‑ ity. Training, when available, will be offered as well as a sti‑ pend and mileage. Please call the town offices at 352‑4228 for further information. Ani‑ mal Control Officer primary duty is to enforce Salisbury’s Animal Control Ordinance as well as provide information to residents, investigate ani‑ mal bites in concert with the Town Health Officer, maintain records and prepare reports to include judicial citations when appropriate, as well as appearing at any hearings or meetings when necessary or required.

THE CITY OF Vergennes has an immediate position for a full‑time Administrative Assistant who will have the primary responsibility of ac‑ counts payable. The posi‑ tion is located in downtown Vergennes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: entering invoices into NEMRC AP software, printing checks, reconciling GL account, war‑ rant report, retrieving/opening and sorting mail, weekly pay‑ roll administration, human re‑ sources and benefits adminis‑ tration. Please submit resume to mchabot@vergennes.org.

THE TOWN OF Salisbury is currently looking to fill their Town Health Officer position.

Those interested do not have to be Salisbury residents but must live in close proxim‑ ity. Training, when available, stipend and milage will be offered. Please call the town offices at 352‑4228 for further information. The duties, out‑ lined in 18 VSA §602a, deal primarily with investigating any complaint of public health hazard, enforcing the provi‑ sions of Title 18, and rules/ permits issued by the Vermont Department of Health. The THO prepares reports on all investigations and incidents.

This position is regulatory in nature. No medical back‑ ground is needed or required

Public Notices can be found on Pages 29 & 30.

NOTICE SALISBURY INFORMATIONAL MEETING

The Salisbury Select Board will hold an informational meeting to discuss and answer questions regarding Salisbury’s admission to the Addison County Solid Waste Management District (ACSWMD) and the subsequent closing of the Salisbury landfill pit.

The meeting will take place on Monday February 11, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Salisbury Congregational Church, 853 Maple Street, Salisbury, Vermont.

A copy of Salisbury’s Admission Agreement with ACSWMD is available for viewing at the Town Office during regular business hours or online at www. townofsalisbury.org (under the Town Departments tab). To request a copy of the agreement or for further information please call the Town Office 352-4228. 2/4

Addison County Courthouse (1) Addison Northwest School District (1) Middlebury (2) Mount Abraham Union School District (1) Salisbury (1)

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Shard Villa Road, Middlebury, Vermont – Bank Repair & Stabilization Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of Shard Villa Road Bank Repair & Stabilization will be received by the Town of Middlebury Public Works Department (1020 S. Route 7, Middlebury, VT 05753; mailing address- 77 Main Street) until 11:00 AM, on February 15, 2019, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

This project includes bank repair and stabilization along Shard Villa Road, located in Middlebury, Vermont. Slope stabilization and road improvements include installation of a rip-rap wall or gabion baskets, slope protection with rip-rap, water control measures, erosion and traffic control, surface restoration and appurtenant work. The site is located approximately 500 feet south of the Shard Villa Road crossing of the Middlebury River.

Each BID must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the OWNER for five percent (5%) of the total amount of the BID. A BID BOND may be used in lieu of a certified check.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: Works in Progress 20 Farrell St. South Burlington, VT 05403-6112

DuBois & King, Inc. 25 Union Street Brandon, Vermont 05733

ISSUING OFFICE: The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: DuBois & King, Inc., 28 North Main Street, P.O. Box 339, Randolph, VT 05060, Contact: Dawn Conant at 802-728-3376, dconant@dubois-king.com. Bidding Documents may be obtained via one of the following methods: 1. Via Download Electronic Copy: Download Bid Documents as a pdf at www. dubois-king.com/projects-bidding-active for a non-refundable charge of $75.00.

Note: When purchasing download bid documents, the purchaser will receive an e-mail notification with a link to the downloadable plans and specifications.

Depending on individual computer settings, the e-mail may go to the spam folder.

Please check the spam folder and allow e-mails from dubois-king.com 2. If Hard Copies are wanted: Please contact the Issuing Office Contact identified above to discuss the details of this method and to confirm cost.

The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the prospective Bidder’s date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Only Bid Documents obtained from DuBois & King, Inc. (Website or Issuing Office) shall be used for submitting a Bid. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

IMPORTANT Any change to the Bidding Documents during the bid period will be made via addenda and posted at HYPERLINK “http://www.dubois-king.com/” www.dubois-king.com/ projects-bidding-active. The prospective Bidder is responsible for checking the web site as required to obtain any/all addenda that may be issued. The Issuing Office is NOT responsible for notifying prospective Bidders when addenda are posted. This responsibility lies with the prospective Bidder.

A Non-Mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled at the site at 10:30AM on February 1, 2019. All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend this meeting.

A Performance BOND and a Payment BOND each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price will be required.

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Public Notices

found on Pages 29, & 30.

ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE TO ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 8-11 PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL CHOICE Vergennes Union High School, along with all other Vermont high schools, participates in a statewide system of high school choice. Under this system, students from VUHS may apply to transfer to any other high school in the state. For the 2019-2020 school year, the maximum number of students eligible to transfer is limited to ten (10). The actual number will depend on the number of students selected in prior years to continue their enrollment at other area high schools.

To apply to participate in the program for the 2019-2020 school year (grades 9-12): • Complete an application available from the VUHS School Counseling Office; • All applications must be signed by a parent or guardian; • File the application with the School Counseling Office no later than March 1, 2019.

Notification of decisions to all students who have applied to participate will be provided no later than April 1, 2019.

Additional school choice information, including a timeline, is available from the School Counseling Office.

A student’s enrollment application may be denied by another receiving school if the student has been expelled or received an extended suspension for violation of Vergennes Union High School’s alcohol, substance abuse, or weapons-in-schools policies during the year prior to enrollment in that regional partnership school. Upon enrollment in the receiving school, students are subject to the disciplinary policies and procedures of the receiving school. If selected to attend another high school in the regional partnership, students shall be guaranteed enrollment in that receiving school until graduation as long as they remain residents of the Addison Northwest School District and are not subject to expulsion as a result of the receiving school’s policy and federal and state law.

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WARNING FOR ANNUAL MEETING MOUNT ABRAHAM UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

(Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton New Haven, Starksboro) The legal voters of the Mount Abraham Unified School District, consisting of the towns of Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven, and Starksboro are hereby notified and warned to meet in the large Cafeteria of the Mt. Abraham Union Middle/High School in Bristol, Vermont on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 6:00 PM to consider and act upon the following articles (1-9) and to discuss the articles to be voted upon by Australian ballot (Articles 10-11) To be acted upon on Tuesday, February 26, 2019: Article 1: To elect a moderator who shall assume office immediately and serve a one year term or until the election and qualification of a successor.

Article 2: To elect a clerk who shall assume office immediately and serve a one year term or until the election and qualification of a successor.

Article 3: To elect a Treasurer who shall assume office immediately and serve a one year term or until the election and qualification of a successor.

Article 4: To establish the salaries for the elected officers of the District.

Article 5. To hear and act upon the reports of the School District directors and officers.

Article 6: To authorize the District Board of Directors to borrow money by the issuance of bonds or notes not in excess of anticipated revenues for the fiscal year 2019-2020 per 16 V.S.A. §562(9).

Article 7: To discuss articles to be voted upon by Australian ballot (Articles 10-12).

Article 8: To transact any other business which may legally come before this meeting.

Article 9: To adjourn the meeting until 7:00 AM March 5, 2019 when voting by Australian ballot shall commence.

To be voted by Australian ballot on Tuesday, March 5, 2019: Article 10: Shall the legal voters of the Mount Abraham Unified School District authorize the School Board of Directors to establish a Capital Reserve Fund to be initially funded with $610,118.00 of the District’s audited fund balance existing on June 30, 2018? The audited fund balance as of June 30, 2018 is $1,519,376. The remaining $909,258 has been applied to the proposed budget to offset taxes.

Article 11: Shall the Mount Abraham Unified School District adopt a budget of $30,223,788 for school year 2019-2020? It is estimated that this budget amount, if approved, will result in education spending of$17,928 per equalized pupil. This proposed spending per equalized pupil is 8.17% higher than spending for the current year.

For the purpose of voting by Australian ballot: Voters of the Town of Bristol will vote at Holley Hall located at 1 South St, Bristol, VT 05443. The Polls will open on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 7:00 AM and close at 7:00 PM. Voters of the Town of Lincoln will vote at the Town offices located at 62 Quaker St, Lincoln, VT 05443. The Polls will open on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 7:00 AM and close at 7:00 PM. Voters of the Town of Monkton will vote at the Monkton Fire Station located at 3747 States Prison Hollow Rd, Monkton, VT 05469. The Polls will open on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 7:00 AM and close at 7:00 PM. Voters of the Town New Haven will vote at the New Haven Town Hall located at 76 North St, New Haven, VT 05472. The Polls will open on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 7:00 AM and close at 7:00 PM. Voters of the Town of Starksboro will vote at the Robinson Elementary School located at 41 Parsonage Rd, Starksboro, VT 05487. The Polls will open on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 7:00AM and close at 7:00 PM. Upon closing of the polls, the ballot boxes will be sealed, transported to and re-opened at the Superintendent’s Office in the Town of Bristol, where the ballots will be commingled and publicly counted by representatives of the Boards of Civil Authority of the Towns of Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven and Starksboro under the supervision of the Clerk of the Mount Abraham Unified School District.

The legal voters of the Mount Abraham Unified School District are further notified that voter qualification and registration relative to said meeting shall be as provided in Section 706(u) of Title 16, and Chapters 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated.

Dated this 30th day of January 2019.

On behalf of the Mount Abraham Unified School District Board of Directors: Dawn Griswold, Chair of the Board Received for the record and recorded this 30 th day of January 2019 by: 2/4 Karen Wheeler, Clerk of the District

Local Jewish leader joins world event MIDDLEBURY — Davida Murray, co-director of Middlebury Chabad, was scheduled to join more than 3,000 women leaders from all 50 U.S. states and 100 countries, hailing from as far away as Laos, Angola, Ghana and Uzbekistan, at the International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Women Emissaries (Kinus Hashluchos) last week in Brooklyn, N.Y. The annual event is aimed at

reviving Jewish awareness and practice around the world. Preconceived notions about the insular role of women in Hasidism will be shattered as thousands of women from around the world, each serving in crucial leadership positions, gather for five days of brainstorming about the future of world Jewry and their roles as representatives of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement.

“I am a Shlucha [emissary], wife,

and mother. I am also a practicing physical therapist in addition to my other responsibilities. It’s helpful to get a direct reminder on what the Rebbe wants from us and what we mean to the Rebbe,” says Murray said. “How to carry out our mission in each of our locations to make the world a better place.

“I’m looking forward to returning to Addison County with renewed inspiration,” Murray said.

Teaching grants offered for public art MONTPELIER — The Montpelier-based nonprofit Community Engagement Lab (CEL) is offering grants of up to $10,000 for teaching artists to create public art that strengthens awareness of a pressing social challenge and opportunity.

Teaching artists applying for the newly-created Thriving

Communities Project Grants must propose an artwork that explores this essential question: “The Earth is speaking — how do we respond?”

“The changing environment is the greatest challenge of our time, and we believe that teaching artists can play an essential catalytic role in helping communities understand how to address that challenge,”

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Shard Villa Road, Middlebury, Vermont – Road Improvements Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of Shard Villa Road Improvements will be received by the Town of Middlebury Public Works Department (1020 S. Route 7, Middlebury, VT 05753; mailing address- 77 Main Street) until 11:00 AM, on February 15, 2019, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

Project will consist of Reclamation of road bed and paving of 2.5 inches of base course of Type II and 1.5 inches of Type III wear course. Driveway aprons shall be 10 feet deep and mailbox pull-offs shall be 2-feet deep.

Existing pavement for Reclamation is a section of Shard Villa Road, beginning at the bridge over the Middlebury River and continues south for 2,700 feet. The Town recently improved drainage along the proposed road recycling project area, including ditching and a new RCP culvert replacement. These areas were repaired to a depth of 24 inches.

Driveway aprons and field entrances will be paved to the same Town of Middlebury specifications as the road. There is a gravel pull off used as parking for swimming hole access just south of the bridge over the Middlebury River to be included in the paving project.

Each BID must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the OWNER for five percent (5%) of the total amount of the BID. A BID BOND may be used in lieu of a certified check.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: Works in Progress 20 Farrell St. South Burlington, VT 05403-6112

DuBois & King, Inc. 25 Union Street Brandon, Vermont 05733

Middlebury Public Works Department 1020 South Rt 7 Middlebury, Vermont 05753

ISSUING OFFICE: The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: DuBois & King, Inc., 28 North Main Street, P.O. Box 339, Randolph, VT 05060, Contact: Dawn Conant at 802-728-3376, dconant@dubois-king.com. Bidding Documents may be obtained via one of the following methods: 1. Via Download Electronic Copy: Download Bid Documents as a pdf at www. dubois-king.com/projects-bidding-active for a non-refundable charge of $75.00.

Note: When purchasing download bid documents, the purchaser will receive an e-mail notification with a link to the downloadable plans and specifications.

Depending on individual computer settings, the e-mail may go to the spam folder.

Please check the spam folder and allow e-mails from dubois-king.com 2. If Hard Copies are wanted: Please contact the Issuing Office Contact identified above to discuss the details of this method and to confirm cost.

The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the prospective Bidder’s date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Only Bid Documents obtained from DuBois & King, Inc. (Website or Issuing Office) shall be used for submitting a Bid. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

IMPORTANT Any change to the Bidding Documents during the bid period will be made via addenda and posted at www.dubois-king.com/projects-bidding-active. The prospective Bidder is responsible for checking the web site as required to obtain any/all addenda that may be issued. The Issuing Office is NOT responsible for notifying prospective Bidders when addenda are posted. This responsibility lies with the prospective Bidder.

A Non-Mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled at the site at 10:30AM on February 1, 2019. All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend this meeting.

A Performance BOND and a Payment BOND each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price will be required.

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said Paul Gambill, CEL executive director.

Each grant will range from $7,000 to $10,000 and will include a full scholarship ($2,500) for grantees to attend the Teaching Artist Academy, a residency program run

by CEL. The grant also provides funds for project planning, implementation and marketing.

Teaching artists are practicing artists who work in schools and communities, who have expanded their art-making beyond the studio or stage into participatory engagement with many different people, in many settings, for many purposes.

The Thriving Communities Project Grants offer an opportunity for teaching artists to develop a compelling plan to bring a diverse, cross-sector group of community members together in a creative process that strengthens awareness of the challenge and opportunity raised by the essential question Grantees will be expected to present their artwork in their local communities in the winter or spring of 2020.

Gambill said priority will be given to projects that aim to accomplish one or more to the following: • Inspire a diverse group across the community to create an artwork that connects to the essential question; • Activate existing community assets; • Build a partner team that is likely to continue working together on the community challenge and opportunity after the project concludes; • Leverage additional resources to help amplify the project’s impact.

“We are looking for teaching artists who can demonstrate experience in leading collaborative projects and in working with diverse communities,” Gambill said. “We want to support artists that are committed to strengthening their project development and leadership skills.”

The first step of the grant application is a letter of interest to be submitted by Feb. 15. After review, a select number of applicants will be invited to submit a full application by April 1. Grants will be awarded by mid-April.

For more information on the Thriving Communities Projects Grant, visit communityengagementlab.org.

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Lovejoy joins board at UVM/Porter MIDDLEBURY — The UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center Board of Directors welcomed Nicholas F. Lovejoy as a new member of the board at their monthly meeting in December.

A resident of Weybridge, Lovejoy is the co-founder and CEO of Staple Health Inc., a software platform that uses artificial intelligence to identify the clinical and social drivers of risk in a patient population. According to Lovejoy, Staple Health “takes a holistic look at what’s truly driving an individual’s health outcomes from a clinical, social and community perspective, then assists caregivers in taking the optimal course of action.”

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Lovejoy is a 2009 graduate of St. Lawrence University and earned his Master’s in Public Health and Management at Yale University in 2016. He has co-authored two publications that have appeared in Population Health Management and the Diabetes Care Journal.

His volunteer activities include the Appalachian Mountain Club and the Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department.

“We are pleased to welcome Nick to our board and we are confident that his background and expertise in healthcare and public health policy will be invaluable” said UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center Board Chair Sivan Cotel.

Real Estate equal housing opportunity

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StudentBRIEFS

Ithaca College in Ithaca, N.Y., congratulates the following local students, who have been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester. They include: Clinical Health Studies major Mary-Katherine Clark of Bristol, Athletic Training major Jennifer Gordon of Bristol, Psychology major Patricia Burkins of Bridport and Exploratory major Alexandra Lear of Brandon.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, Mass., has named that Jack Waterman of Weybridge, a member of the class of 2022 majoring in Mechanical Engineering, to the university’s dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2018 semester. The criteria for the WPI dean’s list differs from that of most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point average (GPA). Instead, WPI defines the dean’s list by the amount of work completed at the A level in courses and projects.

Congratulations to two Addison County students, Siena Hoaglund of Bristol and Lucas Ramon of

Congratulations are in order for Mark Pettit of Middlebury, who has been named to the dean’s list at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. for the fall 2018 semester. Pettit is in the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science.

The University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H., has announced its dean’s list for the Fall 2018 semester. A number of local students have been named to the list, including: Coleman Russell of Bristol with high honors; Michelle Peterson and Maxim Mayone of Middlebury, both with high honors; Hayden Done of Shoreham with high honors; and Dacey Anechiarico of Whiting with highest honors Demonstrating excellent academic work, Allison “Alli” White, daughter of Karen and Steven White of Weybridge, was named to the president’s list for the fall 2018 semester at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, N.H. Only students achieving a grade point average of 3.7 or higher with at least 12 credit hours of classes are eligible for the list. White is majoring in Business

Justine Smith, daughter of Scott and Megan Smith of Weybridge, has been named to UVM’s dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester. Smith, who graduated from MUHS in June, is a freshman studying Classics. Her GPA, which qualified her for the dean’s list, puts her in the top 20 percent of her class.

Vergennes, who have been named to the dean’s list at Southern New Hampshire University. Eligibility for the dean’s list requires that a student accumulate an academic grade point average of 3.5-3.699 and earn 12 credits for the semester.

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.

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CATTLE DISPERSAL AUCTION

Date: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 @ 11am Location: 2470 Nortontown Rd, Addison, VT 05491 Directions: On 22A in Addison, VT turn onto Nortontown Rd, drive approximately 2 miles. Auction on right. Watch for auction signs.

105 head of tie-stall cattle consisting of 93 Holsteins, 6 Dutch Belted and 6 Line Backs.

Herd was raised in loose housing. This herd’s present SCC is 150,000, butterfat test is 3.8 and protein is 3.1. This herd is averaging 65 pounds of milk per cow and has over 25 years of AI breeding. The herd consists of 20 fresh, 12 dry, 5 springing, 6 due in March, 1 due in April, 9 due in May and the balance in all stages of lactation. 65 1st and 2nd calf heifers. Cattle will be preg checked and inoculated prior to the day of sale.

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Lunch Catered by Wright’s Catering Service.

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Please call Kelly, Claire, or Tom

For her excellent academic work, Maria N. Wood of Lincoln was named to the University of Alabama president’s list for the fall 2018 semester. She accomplished this by maintaining a 4.0 (all A’s) grade point average.

After 25+ years Jonathan & Mary Ann Connor owners of Providence Dairy, in Addison, VT are discontinuing farming to pursue other career opportunities and have commissioned us to sell their dairy herd.

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