Thursday, February 7, 2019

Masterpieces

Outdoor ed

Rematch

Middlebury College’s art museum celebrates 50 years with some real treasures. See Arts + Leisure.

VUHS’s innovative Walden Project is being copied in New York state. See Page 2A.

The Tigers gave VUHS a tougher fight this time, but the ultimate result was the same. See Page 1B.

ADDISON COUNTY

Vol. 73 No. 6

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Thursday, February 7, 2019

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Abortion bill spurs emotional debate

H.57 would protect reproductive rights

By JOHN FLOWERS that on the federal level, VERGENNES — it would come before Activists turned out the Supreme Court, and in force at Monday’s women across the country legislative breakfast at St. will lose their sexual Peter’s Catholic Church reproductive rights,” Rep. in Vergennes, many, but Mari Cordes, D-Lincoln, not all, of them to deride one of several local a House bill they claimed supporters of the bill. would expand the use of “What we’re doing is abortion in Vermont. protecting the system we But local lawmakers have had in place for the however rejected their past 46 years in Vermont.”

Rep. Cordes claim, saying bill H.57 President Donald would simply recognize Trump, during Tuesday’s reproductive choice as a “fundamental state of the union speech, called for freedom” and keep public entities federal anti-abortion legislation. He from interfering with, or restricting, has also sought to fill U.S. Supreme women’s existing right in Vermont to Court vacancies with conservative end pregnancies. justices who might be willing to “The reason we’re (considering) consider more abortion restrictions.

H.57 is because there’s a good chance (See Abortion bill, Page 10A)

Local home health chief to step down from post

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Addison County Home Health & Hospice CEO Tim Brownell is vacating his position with the New Haven-based nonprofit, board President Bryan Young confirmed on Wednesday.

Young said he couldn’t provide details at this point on the circumstances surrounding Brownell’s departure, which comes in wake of criticism of ACHHH’s leadership by some past and present employees of the agency, which dispenses a variety of health care services to homebound patients and terminally ill residents. Those

complaints, largely relating to administration/employee relations, were detailed in an extensive article published in the Addison Independent’s Jan. 31 edition.

“I can confirm that the staff is being made aware today that Tim is leaving the agency,” Young said during a brief phone interview.

It was during the spring of 2017 that the ACHHH board hired Brownell as its new chief executive officer. Brownell joined the agency after having spent more than 25 years serving in various management roles with other home health and hospice (See Brownell, Page 3A)

Two candidates vying for Bristol selectboard seat

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS BRISTOL — In the only contested race for Bristol selectboard this year Ian Albinson is challenging incumbent Ted Lylis for a three-year seat.

On Town Meeting Day, March 5, Bristol residents will choose between two candidates who both are nonnative but have roots in Bristol.

Lylis, who has lived in Bristol for more than 40 years, was first elected to the selectboard in 2016.

Rather than establishing detailed policy positions for making Bristol a more affordable and pleasant place to live, he has preferred to stay flexible.

“I deal with things as they come up,” he told the Independent. “If there’s something we don’t need to afford, I’ll vote against it.”

Early on in his term Lylis was the only one on the five-member board who had no connection to the Bristol Fire Department.

(See Bristol, Page 12A)

IAN GILL OF Cornwall, right, throws a punch on his way to winning a 174-pound regional title last month in New Hampshire. Gill was inspired by watching the fighters in his father’s Cornwall Boxing Club and by having one last chance to work in the sport with his dad, Brian Gill, his corner man.

Photo courtesy of John Whalen Photography

Following a childhood dream Ian Gill’s Golden Gloves title came from hard work and grit — ­ and his family

By ANDY KIRKALDY CORNWALL — Back when he was in Cornwall’s elementary school, Ian Gill — now a University of Vermont senior majoring in finance — would drive with his dad, Brian Gill, and brother Adam to watch members of his dad’s Cornwall Boxing Club battle other amateurs in the Vermont Golden Gloves competition.

Vermont boxing legend Ernie Farrar staged the annual midwinter matches, actually the Northern New England championships, in Burlington’s Memorial Auditorium.

“I remember hopping in the backseat of the minivan, getting ready to drive up to the Golden Gloves with my dad and his boxers,” said Ian, 21. “I thought it was so cool that my brother and I got to ride up to Memorial Auditorium and be a part of the gang.”

Ian toyed with the idea of lacing on the gloves, but he admitted until early last summer he never found the right motivation.

“I always wanted to fight in the Golden Gloves myself, but never thought I’d ever actually put in the work to get myself down to weight

IAN GILL, LEFT, Ian’s father Brian and Ian’s brother Adam pose in their Cornwall Boxing Club shirts in 2005. The Gill brothers often attended Golden Gloves competitions back in the day.

Photo courtesy of Ian Gill

State targets Salisbury fish hatchery for closure Fish & Wildlife Department wants to shutter facility as cost-cutting measure

SUPERVISOR BRETT LOWRY cleans up the fish holding tanks in the Salisbury Fish Culture Station, which the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife said it plans to close as a cost-saving move. The hatchery, a tourist attraction itself, raises thousands and thousands of fish that are released into Vermont waters for Vermont and visitng fishermen to catch.

Independent photo/John S. McCright

By JOHN FLOWERS the state could save approximately SALISBURY — Faced with a $250,000 in fiscal year 2020 by $500,000 budget shortfall in fiscal closing the Salisbury hatchery, now year 2020, the Vermont Department open daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The of Fish & Wildlife (VDFW) is department is pitching additional recommending closing the Salisbury $250,000 in cuts and operational Fish Culture Station changes to wipe out at 646 Lake Dunmore the potential $500,000 “It’s a big Road, a facility that budget shortfall, employs four full-time tourism according to Porter. workers, attracts more facility. A lot But the Salisbury than 6,000 visitors each of people stop hatchery — one of five year, and plays a key role there during in the state — is not only in the state’s formidable the summer to being targeted due to trout breeding program its operating expenses. that attracts anglers and feed the fish.” The facility would need — Salisbury at least $12 million in fuels the state economy. selectboard upgrades to make it “It’s a difficult position Chairman Tom compliant with upcoming to be in, with the mission Scanlon new federal water quality we are committed to and the colleagues we are rules, according to committed to, but the fact of the Porter. So VDFW officials propose matter is that state government has decommissioning the Salisbury to meet its expenses to its revenues,” hatchery and instead invest around Fish and Wildlife Commissioner $6 million to modernize the Roxbury Louis Porter said. “And as it is for hatchery. everyone else, expenses go up.”

The Salisbury facility’s functions (See Hatchery, Page 12A) Porter and his colleagues estimate

and in good enough shape,” Ian said.

Still, two things nagged at him.

The first?

“I really wanted to be a part of the history of the Cornwall Boxing Club,” Ian said.

The second? With his final year at the UVM looming and his future plans and home uncertain, Ian found something inside himself that probably was first born back on those minivan rides.

“I might take a job out-of-state, get caught up with life, and never get my chance to check doing the Golden Gloves with my dad off my bucket list,” he said.

About eight months later and 30 pounds lighter, after countless hours of running, lifting and sparring — some of it in a barn loft and some of it upstairs in Cornwall Town Hall — Gill on Jan. 26 became the 174-pound Novice Division Northern New (See Gill boxing, Page 11A)

By the way The state’s Congressional delegates weren’t the only Vermonters who attended President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday evening. Ripton’s own Bill McKibben was in the U.S. House chamber as the guest of Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin. The (See By the way, Page 7A)

Index Obituaries................................. 6A Classifieds.......................... 7B-8B Service Directory............... 5B-6B Entertainment.........Arts + Leisure Community Calendar............... 8A Arts Calendar.........Arts + Leisure Sports................................. 1B-3B

PAGE 2A — Addison Independent, Thursday, February 7, 2019

Addison spending proposed to rise 1%

STUDENTS FROM THE Walden Project, Vergennes Union High School’s alternative education program, pose in late November at their Monkton campus with visitors from a New York Walden Project modeled after the VUHS program. The head of the New York program came with his students to Vermont to learn more about how the VUHS Walden Project operates.

Photo by VUHS student Dylan Rapoport

VUHS Walden Project serving as a model learning could be meaningful and personalized.

He said his personal connection to nature inspired him to take the program into the woods.

By MARIN HOWELL “Moving to Vermont with my VERGENNES/MONKTON — On young family at the time, I was very a cold November day in the woods of inspired by the environment and the Monkton, students from Vermont and people,” said Schlein. “It just struck New York sat gathered around the me that nature provides a huge fire, deeply engaged in conversation. amount of inspiration.”

Each of these students was a memThe program was named after ber of an alternative-learning program “Walden,” the 1854 essay written from either the Green Mountain State by Henry David Thoreau following or the Empire State. These programs, his two-year retreat to the woods of according to their organizers, share a Walden Pond in Concord, Mass. unique approach to schooling — getSimilarly to Thoreau, Walden ting students outside and connecting students spend the majority of their them with their education in a way days in the woods. VUHS partners that desks and textbooks do not al- with the Willowell Foundation, a ways allow. nonprofit organization devoted to The students around the campfire connecting local people were members of a newwith natural educational ly founded New York “I think the experiences, to provide Walden Project and their Walden students with its disconnect hosts, the students of the outdoor home along the people Vergennes Union High Bristol-Monkton Road.

School Walden Project. experience with Three days a week, The founder of the where their VUHS students take New York project, Andy food comes from a brief bus ride out to Webster, brought his makes the act the woods of Monkton. students to Vermont Here, rain or shine, they of eating less to meet the group of begin each day with a individuals that inspired meaningful.” reading from the works — Hannah of Thoreau. their learning experiPhilbrook, ence, including Matt In warmer weather Walden student students also meet at Schlein, who founded the VUHS Walden Projthe Kingsland Bay State ect 20 years ago.

Park regularly, and group trips are also Looking back, Schlein explained made to Burlington and Middlebury. how he came to create Walden. At According to VUHS Principal that point he was teaching Psychol- Stephanie Taylor, Walden students ogy, English and Drama at VUHS. perform personalized independent While watching his students come of projects, and Fridays are typically age, Schlein was troubled by the way apprenticeship days during which students seemed to rush through their students focus on their projects and/ education. or meet with community mentors.

Schlein said he noticed what he Those personalized plans, supervised called a significant lack of student by other teachers, can also fulfill reownership of their high school expe- quirements in content areas in which rience.

Schlein and the second Walden teach“It almost seemed like students er are not certified. were using their high school time to Walden students typically see value get through it as quickly as possible, in their time away from the building. to get on with the rest of their lives, Marlie Hunt, a junior in the VUHS as opposed to really delighting in the Walden Project, said that being outlearning process,” said Schlein. doors is one of the biggest benefits of Schlein was inspired to help attending Walden. students enjoy learning by providing “It’s been cool to be out in nature them with a different approach to and learn because nature is such a education. The goal was to design teacher itself. Just being out here a program where each student’s makes me feel like I’m accomplishing

Nature inspires alternative program

By ANDY KIRKALDY spending, another roughly $37,000 ADDISON — Addison residents plus a small amount of interest would on Town Meeting Day will be asked be added to annual spending over the to approve selectboard and highway next five years. budgets and charitable contributions As well as the two separate that total less than a 1 percent articles, this year’s Addison Town increase in spending — or about Meeting Day warning will include: $8,800 — over current levels.

• A highway budget of $764,136.

Currently a penny on the Addison Highway spending proposed by tax rate raises about the selectboard is $22,000, according to In one of those proposed to drop in the Town Clerk Marilla 2019-2020 budget by Webb; therefore, even articles the almost $6,000 from the with no grand list selectboard current level of almost growth that increase is seeking $770,000. will not have a major residents’ • A “selectboard impact on the municipal support for a budget” of $346,311 portion of the town’s to cover the cost of five-year loan tax rate. all town officials’ The warning seeks to pay for a salaries and benefit, spending of $1,110,447 $125,000 fire protections, office on roads and town culvert needed maintenance and office expenses, and on Goodrich insurance, and other $58,206 for donations Corners Road. items. That budget to nonprofits. rose about $14,000.

But two separate Webb said there was articles on the March 5 ballot could no single major driver, but that many push spending higher in the future if line items rose by a little. approved.

• Individually warned nonprofit In one of those articles the donations that this March will total selectboard is seeking residents’ $58,206, a $500 increase from 2018. support for a five-year loan to pay Voters can discuss the ballot for a $125,000 culvert needed on measures at the annual town meeting Goodrich Corners Road. In the other, to be held at the Addison Central the board is seeking backing for a School, beginning at 7 p.m. on Mon15-year loan to fund a new $175,000 day, March 4. salt-and-sand shed. Town officials Voting will be held from 7 a.m. said a new shed is necessary to meet until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5. It state requirements. includes a contested selectboard race If voters back both of those articles between incumbent Peter Briggs and on top of town, road and charitable challenger Alden Harwood.

Bristol will use Johnson bequest for outdoor efforts

WALDEN PROJECT STUDENTS Marlie Hunt, left, and Sarah Peterson pose with Hunt’s lunch during a chilly day in the woods. Students in the VUHS alternative education program help grow and prepare their own food, and say doing so is an important part of their learning experience.

Photo by VUHS student Dylan Rapoport

something,” said Hunt. experience with where their food WALDEN AND FOOD comes from makes the act of eating Walden students said that this con- less meaningful.” nection to the natural world has led The fruits of the Walden Project at them to rethink various parts of their VUHS have caught the eyes of other lives, one being their relationship schools over the years. Last year, with the food they eat. Each day, Webster created his independent lunches are made from Walden Project in Nacrops that come from ples, N.Y. Webster said the Walden Project’s “It just struck that he was first inspired garden. Students be- me that nature by the VUHS Walden come part of the process provides a Project in 2005, when he of growing and cooking was a senior at Sterling huge amount of College in Craftsbury, their food.

Hannah Philbrook, inspiration.”

Vt. — Matt Schlein a senior in the Walden “I attended an eduProject, said that the cation conference and involvement in this met Matt Schlein,” said process makes eating a much more Webster. “I was totally impressed by meaningful experience. his description of the Walden Project “I think planting, growing, harvest- — it was exactly the kind of program ing, and then preparing and cooking I envisioned myself being part of the food you consume makes you someday.” feel not only more connected to your Webster said he was a teacher health but to the land,” said Phil- who, like Schlein, felt a significant (See Walden, Page 3A) brook. “I think the disconnect people

BRISTOL — The Bristol selectboard has decided the fate of a generous bequest left to the town by the estate of Andrew Johnson.

The town will invest the $103,008 and use the interest annually to fund trees, trails and forest-related projects in Johnson’s memory.

Johnson, who died in 2014, was a longtime Bristol resident who served not only on the town selectboard but also on the Addison County Regional Planning Commission and the Mount Abraham Union High School board.

His family’s business, A. Johnson Lumber Co., is located in Bristol.

Johnson also helped start the grassroots movement that culminated in the Vermont billboard law.

Bristol was notified last year that

it would receive the bequest. By the end of the year the selectboard had collected from townspeople more than 75 suggestions about how to spend the money. Many of those suggestions were tree-related.

“Trees were his life,” said selectboard member John “Peeker” Heffernan at a meeting last month.

“My thought is, you invest the money and use it for tree replacement around the village.”

When he expanded the idea to include trails and forest projects, the board adopted it.

Implicit in that pledge was that future selectboards, no matter how they invested the interest, should “talk about it and remember Andrew Johnson.”

Bristol resident found dead after reported missing

BRISTOL — The search for a missing person in Bristol came to a heartbreaking end this past weekend.

Alice Steadman, 72, of Bristol died on her way home from a Friday morning visit with family in Monkton.

She was found in the snow outside her vehicle, near a residence on Hardscrabble Road in Bristol, a Vermont State Police spokesperson said.

The state’s medical examiner determined that her death was an accident, likely caused by hypothermia following a “low impact collision.”

According to her family, Steadman had left her home on Hewitt Road in Bristol around 10:30 a.m.

Friday to visit another family

member in Monkton, and departed for home about three hours later.

She had no known serious medical issues.

Friday evening, when she had failed to return home from that visit, her family contacted Vermont State Police, which issued a Missing Person bulletin at 11:23 p.m.

At 4:10 a.m. Saturday, State Police Cpl. Michelle LeBlanc announced that her department had been notified that friends of the family had found Steadman deceased.

State police were unable to confirm by press time whether they were still investigating the case.

An obituary for Alice Steadman appears on Page 6A of today’s edition.

Addison Independent, Thursday, February 7, 2019 — PAGE 3A

Old town software called risky Consultant reports security issues

anyone who uses the town system would have access to it. In others, a knowledgeable outsider could easily gain access, he said.

“In some towns, you might find

By ANNE WALLACE ALLEN the garage mechanic had access to VTDigger.org An outdated software that is used NEMRC,” Johnson said. “You add by about 200 Vermont munici- up all those workers, and all it takes palities and the Vermont Tax De- is one bad actor at some of those partment has long contained flaws towns.”

No towns have reported any that exposed sensitive information including Social Security numbers, information breaches as a result of according to an IT consultant and the NEMRC system, according to the Vermont League of Cities and the software company’s founder.

New England Municipal Re- Towns.

The state of Vermont Tax Desource Center, or NEMRC, is software that cities and towns use for partment uses NEMRC to compile managing functions such as utility grand list information, said John Quinn, the secretary bills, tax bills, land reof the state’s Agency cords, and dog licenses. of Digital Services, NEMRC was started “Our security who only learned of

by Ernie Saunders at team has the security problems his home in Fairfax in already NEMRC when 1984, and Saunders still started looking with contacted by a reporter. runs the company from “Our security team his home, now with 23 into it and has already started employees around the making sure looking into it and state. the security making sure the seSouth Burlington IT consultant Brett John- vulnerabilities curity vulnerabilities have been filled,” said son said he discovered have been Quinn. He added that security flaws so serious filled.” his office had already that he is now talking — John Quinn planned to replace the to lawmakers about system, and has an RFP changing reporting requirements to include potential going out this week for that work.

“It’s an outdated system and an data breaches, not just data breaches that have already occurred. Johnson outdated technology,” Quinn said of wrote a report on the matter in the NEMRC system.

Vermont Assistant Attorney GenJanuary.

Johnson, who owns an IT com- eral Ryan Kriger said Tuesday that pany called simpleroute, became his office was aware of the case and aware of the NEMRC flaws after monitoring it.

Saunders, NEMRC’s owner, he was hired to do IT work for two Vermont towns in 2017. He said he acknowledged that there had been found it would be easy for a hacker security problems but said he’s now to gain access to municipal workers’ addressed them.

“I wouldn’t say it’s not true,” he Social Security numbers and to their banking and routing information. said of Johnson’s report. “I agree Some of that information had been that it was vulnerable.” He added available on city and town websites that he welcomed Johnson’s scrutiny and report because it helped him since 2006, he said.

The network uses a discontinued patch some flaws. Johnson contactMicrosoft program called Visual ed him about the problems about a FoxPro that was created in 1984. year ago, he said.

“I immediately sent that over Microsoft stopped providing support for the version used by NEM- to my head programmer and said, ‘Scott, let’s look into these,’” SaunRC in 2010, Johnson said.

“You could make a strong case ders said. “And that’s what we did. that Visual FoxPro shouldn’t be There are always vulnerabilities in used on a government level,” John- any system, and they did a good job doing a deep dig on looking for son said.

He said information was stored vulnerabilities.”

NEMRC’s software is much less in such a way that in some places,

Swearing in

COUNTY OFFICIALS ELECTED in the November General Election took their oath of office on Friday, Feb. 1, at the Frank Mahady Courthouse in Middlebury.

Above, Middlebury Police Chief Tom Hanley, left, and retiring Sheriff Don Keillor flank newly installed Sheriff Peter Newton. Right, Keillor congratulates Newton.

Below, State’s Attorney Dennis Wygmans is sworn in in the courtroom where he tries many cases. In addition, those taking oaths were the high bailiff, sheriff’s deputies, a probate judge and two assistant judges.

Photos courtesy of Karen White

Walden are independent, but I am hoping that (Continued from Page 2A) disconnect to what he called the rigid a school out here will see how great structure of school systems. Drawn it is and want to take us under their umbrella.” to the freedom that The Vermont and came from an education New York Walden projattained outside of a “It’s been cool ects are both centered school building, Webster to be out in around Thoreau’s works sought out a school to nature and and the themes his support his project. learn because writing teaches. Though Webster said that a lack of interest from nature is such a the projects differ in terms of classes offered local schools has left the teacher itself.” project independent for — Marlie Hunt, and daily activities, the time being.

Walden student they are both rooted in connecting students to “I had pitched the the natural world and to idea of the program to different schools where I taught, but themselves.

This past November, when students nobody was interested. I just decided to go for it on my own and hope that it from both New York and Vermont would work,” he said. “Right now we gathered at the VUHS Walden

Brownell (Continued from Page 1A) organizations throughout the country. He had most recently served as divisional director of Hospice for Community Health Systems, a large hospital system based in Franklin, Tenn. Prior to that, he was vice president of business operations for a large, multi-state pediatric and adult home health care company called “Loving Care Agency,” based in New Jersey.

He succeeded former ACHHH Executive Director Sherry Greifzu, who moved to Connecticut to be closer to her family. Greifzu had taken the helm in December 2015 from former Executive Director Larry Goetschius.

The Independent’s report quoted several former ACHHH workers who alleged significant departures and retirements from the organization during Brownell’s tenure.

They alleged a tense workplace atmosphere in which workers were fearful of making complaints. One former employee told the Independent she was contemplating legal action against ACHHH after having allegedly been fired last September for refusing to sign a “non-disclosure and non-solicitation agreement.”

The Independent’s reporting also acknowledged that Brownell and his team presided over a major financial turnaround in the ACHHH’s balance sheet and helped modernize the agency’s operations.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

Project’s home base to share a day of learning, they circled around a fire and began a day full of conversations with the works of Thoreau.

Schlein said that Walden’s success is at least in part rooted in experiences just like that, which connect students and teachers over conversations.

“I think there’s something within us as a species that when we sit around a fire and talk, there’s something deeply nurturing in that. It’s our oldest way of building community,” he said. “We’re able to apply this to be an educational venue, and I think it really makes a difference being around a community of people that care for you.”

Marin Howell is a VUHS senior working an internship with the Independent.

expensive than the alternatives available on the national market, said Johnson, Saunders and Wendy Wilton, who was treasurer for the city of Rutland for 10 years. She said Saunders was very responsive to any problems that were revealed.

“The fact is, it’s a real bargain, and I always felt like we had a good, safe system,” said Wilton, who said she worked closely with Saunders.

“Nobody ever hacked it.” She noted that responding to security problems that arise “is part of the process” with any software. And the software’s age is what makes it so affordable, she said.

Updating the software from Microsoft is unnecessary, she said, because it can be done in-house.

“You can write the code,” Wilton said. “That’s what Ernie and his team do. Even if Microsoft might not support FoxPro, you can still write in it, and make encryptions happen, and adjust the software; they did this while I was there.”

Johnson said he wrote his report on NEMRC because there’s an understanding within the IT community that it’s important to let the public know about possible security problems. He waited to release it in January until the information had been secured, he said. Under the law, companies and institutions must report data breaches to the state.

Like Wilton, he said security updates will always be needed, and he didn’t consider his own system to be out of the ordinary.

“Remember, this is in a private network in a town,” Saunders said.

“To be honest, I go into some town offices and they have their password taped on the computer, so that means if a custodian came in and said that’s the password and goes into the system, they could also find information on people’s Social Security numbers and stuff.”

Johnson said he hopes to work with lawmakers to change state law so potential breaches can be reported.

“I take issue with where we are today,” Johnson said. “People need to know. If any of these municipalities ran a security audit of this network, they would find Social Security numbers. It’s a known pattern of numbers; it’s something a good audit would uncover. I don’t know why I am the first one finding this.”

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Does Japan have some lessons for Vt.’s workforce?

Kachmar key in shelter’s efforts

The problems sound familiar. The labor pool is shrinking. The fertility rate is rock bottom. Immigration happens elsewhere.

Unemployment is at a half-century low. Companies can’t find enough workers to staff their operations. The cost of providing for the elderly is climbing because there are fewer workers.

Typically that would be a place to avoid if avoiding stagnation were the objective.

But, although these are the circumstances in play, the expected downside has been avoided, which is starting to get attention around the world.

The place is Japan, which is in the second longest economic expansion it’s had since World War II. It’s like Vermont, only worse.

Its population is one of the world’s oldest. It has a population of 126 million but is expected to drop below 100 million people by 2053. Its birth rate is far below the replacement rate and in the last five years its working-age population has dropped by 4.7 million.

But the stunning part about Japan is that the number of working people has increased by 4.4 million. The percentage increase of the population in the workforce has soared. The economy is booming.

How? The country took a long look at the labor pools it was ignoring, which were the elderly, women and immigrants. They made changes to attract workers who had retired, or workers — primarily women — who had never been encouraged to work.

They raised the retirement age to qualify for their version of Social Security. Today, the average Japanese worker stays in the workforce until their late 60s or early 70s.

In stark contrast, 85 percent of Americans eligible for Social Security sign on at the age 62.

In Japan the challenge is particularly acute in rural areas. The young, like those in Vermont, head for the city, which leaves behind a disproportionate number of elderly people. The businesses gradually leave, seeing little to no growth and dim economic prospects.

Tiers of trees What they’ve done is to launch programs that would bring LAST WEEK’S ARCTIC blasts were followed this week by temperatures in the 40s, which allowed some bare ground to peak up through the snow and even prompted minor flooding in some Salisbury retirees back into the workforce. Instead of the regular eight-hour fields on Tuesday. By Wednesday freezing weather was back. shifts, they offer more shifts, but with fewer hours. The workers Independent photo/John S. McCright didn’t make as much as they used to but they didn’t need as much; the extra money allowed them a better lifestyle, but the hours were short enough not to infringe on their desire for free time.

The companies figured out that women would be more inclined Environmentalists are accustomed to losing. As Joan “The core business model of fossil-fuel corporations is to fill the empty positions if the work schedule were timed so Baez put it, “little victories and big defeats.” simply incompatible with a sustainable future, of which we that they could pick up their children from day care. It was also So when an influential organization actually makes the will be the stewards,” they wrote. “During our presentation right environmental decision — and then goes even further to the board, we stressed how climate change already important for the factories to put in place shorter work weeks.

— it’s cause for celebration. threatens students’ well-being. Extreme weather events, The result has been the ability of these companies to hire the So it is with Middlebury College’s truly wonderful decigeopolitical uncertainty, and sea level rise are all slated necessary people. The participation rate of women aged 55 to 65 sion to divest out of fossil fuels. The college’s to get worse as our generation moves into has increased from 54 percent to 63 percent. The companies get commitment to slowly withdraw its financial adulthood. We reminded the trustees that marthe work done and the women are working as little as 10 hours a support from fossil fuel companies means ginalized communities experience the worst week. Companies were offering work shifts of six hours instead that it has, at last, joined the more than 1,000 effects of a warming world while contributing entities — with total investments of over $8 the least to the crisis. of the regular eight. It made a difference; workers responded and trillion — that are in the process of divesting.

“It is illogical to pay for students’ education the economy began to strengthen.

Divestment is designed with this purpose: to by investing in corporations whose business Japan, in stark contrast to what we see before us with the Trump highlight the dangerously destructive practices models guarantee those very students will not administration, almost doubled its foreign-born workforce. That of industries whose business plan is to extract have a livable planet to enact this education has helped to reduce the inflationary pressure on wages. and sell so much fossil fuel that the earth will upon.” undergo catastrophic changes. The point of the The trustees’ decision, and thanks to the No one argues that Japan can hold off the economic challenges movement, as with earlier divestment camleadership of college President Laurie Patton, that come about with a plummeting population level. But faced paigns against apartheid South Africa and Big is noteworthy for several reasons. with the crisis that was attest to its economy a decades ago, it Tobacco, is to socially stigmatize fossil-fuel First, the college was the birthplace of 350. responded by being creative, figuring out how to tailor the needs industries and steer investments into more org, the world-leading organization that fights of the workforce to the need of the nation’s employees. sustainable businesses. climate change. It was founded in 2008 by Vermont has a similar demographic and a similar challenge.

In the case of Middlebury College this several student activists and author (and scholprocess may take a long time: 15 years rather ar-in-residence) Bill McKibben. Divestment But what have we done to make it easier or more desirable for our retired to reenter the workforce? Are our retired offered a way back than the five years most divestment efforts are by Gregory Dennis honors that legacy. taking. But presumably that timeframe was the Second, Middlebury is perhaps the only in that meets their needs? Do we have companies or programs that price of getting unanimous support from the organization to have publicly announced it specifically advertise for workers age 60 and over? Do we have board of trustees. In any event, it’s likely to take less than would not divest —and then change its mind. It’s a powercompanies willing to offer six-hour work days for mothers?

15 years as the college redirects the four percent of its $1 ful precedent for other organizations that initially dismissed billion endowment, now in fossil fuels, into more benign the campaign as a flash in the pan or to difficult to do.

This may or may not change things for the businesses looking Third, the decision was part of a larger plan to place the employees in Vermont, and following Japan isn’t a long-term cure investments.

Why does divestment matter?

Here’s how Alec Fleischer institution on a greener and more sustainable footing. It’s for a declining population. But it’s much easier to do better with and Gabe Desmond — two student leaders of the college called Energy 2028, an ambitious program to transition what you have than depending on campaigns to lure people here campaign — put it in an article that ran last week in The to 100 percent renewable energy sources for heat and from other places.

Nation.

(See Dennis, Page 5A) If Vermont follows the national norm, and if the median age at which a person retires is 62, and if the average life span reaches into the 80s, then don’t we have an untapped and pretty talented workforce that is lying fallow?

President Trump intends to declare a “national emer- principal officers of government departments, negotiatLet’s unleash a little of our creativity at home with those we gency” and order the military and other federal agencies ing treaties, nominating people to serve as federal judges already know. to build a wall on the southern border if Congress does and to executive positions, recommending measures to

College’s divestment effort lauded

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not enact an appropriations bill including the full $5.7 billion for wall construction he wants. Such a move is quite likely to be overturned by the federal courts.

A useful historical comparison comes from 1952 when, during the Korean War, the United Steelworkers Union planned to strike against the steel manufacturers.

Fearing that a shutdown of steel production would adversely affect the war effort in Korea, President Truman ordered the Commerce Department to seize the steel mills and run them for the government. Truman justified this action by virtue of the “inherent” powers of the presidency and the president’s role as commander-in-chief.

The steel companies sued the government, and the case ended up being decided by the Supreme Court in June By Eric L. Davis 1952. By a vote of 6 to 3, the justices ruled against Truman, saying that the president had no power to seize private property, even during wartime, in the absence of either a specific provision of the Constitution granting him that authority or statutory authority conferred on him by Congress.

The same framework used by the Supreme Court to decide the steel seizure case could be used today to analyze Trump’s claim of “inherent” presidential power to order the building of a border wall.

The powers of the president are set forth in Article II of the Constitution. They include acting as commander-in-chief, granting pardons, asking for the views of the

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Congress in the State of the Union message, and “taking care that the laws be faithfully executed.” There is no power in Article II that could be construed as giving the president the authority to reallocate federal funds to order a particular project to be completed, or to spend money that has not been appropriated by Congress for a particular purpose.

In deciding the steel seizure case, the Supreme Court also looked at the actions of Congress to see if any statutes could be read as giving the president the power to seize manufacturing plants during a time of national emergency. The Court determined that such statutes did not exist. Indeed, Congress had considered giving the president such power and had decided not to do so.

Congress had enacted an alternative procedure to deal with strikes in nationally important industries.

The Taft-Hartley Act allowed the government to seek a nationwide injunction against a strike that could damage the national economy or nationally important industries.

Justice Robert Jackson, in an important concurring opinion, noted that there were three types of situations involving congressional and presidential powers: those in which the president acted with express or implied authority from Congress, those in which Congress had been silent, and those in which Congress chose a different course of action from the president. Unilateral (See Davis, Page 5A)

Thank you for the article about the Charter House in Middlebury and the John Graham Shelter in Vergennes. Both the director of the John Graham Shelter and the co-director of the Charter House were mentioned and quoted.

Noticeably absent was any mention of Samantha Kachmar, the other co-director of the Charter House.

She too plays a vital role in helping homeless people in the area.

Deborah Young Member Charter House Board of Directors

Many helped agency thrive I was disappointed by the sensationalism in the Addison Independent’s recent front-page article about Addison County Home Health and Hospice. I was also dismayed by the comments of Patrick Rooney, current CFO, about the agency’s financial situation, which were overly simplistic, disrespectful of former colleagues, and self-serving.

As the Human Resources Director from 2013-2017, I am aware of the financial issues of which he speaks.

There were multiple causes for the financial challenges the agency faced, too complex to explain in a short newspaper article. Through the commitment and dedication of its employees, the agency has recovered its financial footing. The tools for recovery were in place and recovery was well underway when Mr. Rooney and Tim Brownell started working for the agency in May of 2017. The agency survived, and continues to thrive, due to its many employees, both past and present, who have dedicated themselves to its mission to provide outstanding care to members of the Addison County community. It would serve current leadership well to celebrate the efforts of all who have had a part in this community gem for the last 50 years, and to remember that current achievements build on the sweat and commitment not only of those currently there, but those many who came before as well. The current discord evidenced in the article has its roots in the leadership failure to recognize this.

I am very proud of my time at the agency and of the many dedicated people I had the honor to work with, many of whom are still there, and I wish the agency many more successful years in the future.

Kathleen Pratt Ferrisburgh

Lawmakers don’t value human life I am always surprised when I read the abortion debate continues to focus on when a human life begins. Doesn’t life begin at conception? We no longer can enter the abortion debate with intellectual honesty unless we agree on this one point. The beginning of a human life is the only point supported by science, therefore reality.

What we disagree on is the value of life or the baby’s viability and the woman’s right to access abortion. There is actually three lives involved in a pregnancy; mom, dad and baby. It’s complex and should be. Some state legis(See Kauffman, Page 7A)

Court can solve right of way issue

I am glad to see that the Ferrisburgh/Vorsteveld disagreement over rights-of-way is finally going to court. It will be expensive for both sides (sorry guys) but the time is way overdue for a more in-depth review of the reasons for rights-of-way, their usages and their oversight.

The initial reason for a public right-of-way made sense; i.e. to enable travel throughout an area without the need to obtain permission from each landowner to traverse their land.

But, common sense would also lead us to believe that the landowner did not intend to give the local government the right to use that land in any way the local government desired.

In this case much has been said about the loss of the “shaded canopy” that was lost through the (See Letter, Page 5A)

Addison Independent, Thursday, February 7, 2019 — PAGE 5A

Letters to the Editor

Errand into the Wilderness

Bristol citizens are taking stand on global warming The Bristol plaintiffs’ complaint in the case involving a natural gas pipeline and the town of Bristol was upheld on Jan. 28. Judge Arms denied the motions to dismiss the case by the town and selectboard and by Vermont Gas Systems. The court assumes all facts pleaded by the complaint as true.

And the plaintiffs raise a novel issue not yet determined by the Supreme Court. The judge’s order allows the case to move forward for deeper exploration.

In the meantime, residents in Bristol are also moving forward, exploring opportunities for meeting our energy needs. What technology and lifestyle practices will create stable energy supply and predictable costs for the long run? How do we keep money circulating locally?

How do we stay warm and also protect resources for ourselves and future generations? Environmental protection at the federal level broke down when the fossil fuel industry lobbied to become exempt from the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Contamination from extraction and transmission is extensive and it’s difficult (or impossible) to contain pollution in a cost-effective way. Now local citizens and regional coalitions are stepping up and working to safeguard our water and air quality.

I’m uplifted these days reading a book I ordered at the Vermont Book Shop called “Drawdown,” edited by Paul Hawken. The top ranking 100 substantive solutions to reverse global warming were identified, measured and modeled. The results tell the story

of what could be accomplished in 30 years to help “draw down” carbon from the atmosphere to stabilize our climate. It’s fascinating! Refrigeration is ranked No. 1, tree intercropping No. 17, reduced food waste No. 3, educating girls is No. 6, geothermal energy is No. 18, offshore wind No. 2, rooftop solar No. 10, family planning No. 7, alternative cement is No. 36, mass transit No. 37, industrial recycling No. 56 and heat pumps No. 42.

The history of how solutions were developed is as interesting as the positive global impact and the cost savings. I’ll leave Fritts’ 1884 experiments with selenium for your discovery. I will mention that the impact of “managed grazing” would sequester 16.3 gigatons of greenhouse gas emissions over standard grazing practices. Solar water would have a net cost of $3 billion and net savings of $774 billion. If half the world adopted a “plant rich diet,” No. 4, greenhouse gas emissions would be reduced by 66.11 gigatons (in CO2 equivalents). Reading “Drawdown,” I’m becoming aware that we truly have the ingenuity to heal our planet and generate the energy we need in a cost-effective way. The sooner we make the changes, the sooner we’ll be more secure. And a lot of jobs will be created in the process.

Many of us in Bristol believe by working together with our neighbors we’ll be able to create a safe, affordable and cleaner energy future for ourselves and the next generations.

We are concerned that building more

fossil fuel infrastructure is neither safe nor economically stable enough to meet our long-term energy needs.

One Bristol project, now in the beginning stages, is a volunteer energy audit team for identifying the heat loss in buildings and next steps. The conversation is expanding to include do-it-yourself projects alongside homeowners, who would then “pay it forward” by joining the volunteers in helping another neighbor. Plugging the holes and insulating the areas where our energy/ money escapes could become more fun and affordable in this volunteer neighbor program. Weatherization is the best first step. Once a building’s energy need is lowered, it costs less for whatever energy sources are used.

The legal journey is one way to work out disputes, however, it can be expensive and can cause further division. The legal complaint was a last resort after many attempts at having a vote for broad public input on the controversial gas project. We’d be wise to create a trusted process in Bristol for discussing our differences, learning from each other and developing solutions together. There are many solutions needed these days. It’ll take practice and dedication to work across our perspectives. Likely we’d become stronger as a community, and more flexible and collaborative as individuals, through the process. I’d be interested to hear what other towns are doing to create solutions across differences.

Sally Burrell Bristol

Local agency can do better job of defining ‘success’

I find it alarming that so many staff have left Addison County Home Health and Hospice under the new management (Addison Independent, Jan. 31, 2019). The focus on profit without attention to those who have built the excellent reputation of ACHHH over the years seems a huge oversight of both the current management and board.

The “change is hard” response to justify this unprecedented exodus seems both insulting

and dismissive to the dedicated employees who have left due to what they report as a toxic culture.

Clients reporting excellent care and services speaks more to the integrity and quality of the staff, rather than an indication of their satisfaction in their work place which must be challenging at best and unsustainable at worst with the added workload of losing so many of their colleagues. This big systems approach of profits before people does not seem in line

with Vermont values and raises concerns for our friends, neighbors and loved ones who depend on ACHHH’s heart and help for their personal care when needed the most.

I see this as a wake-up call for the community and hope that this will elicit questions for members of the board to begin the discussion of how you define success in the agency and mission you oversee.

Barbara Christie-Garvin Waitsfield

consensus of U.N. reports and the world’s best climate scientists.)

But is it Vermont’s job to worry about that? And how much can we really accomplish?

The short answer is that our state and every other First World organization really doesn’t have a choice.

Europe, China and India are making some progress toward reducing carbon pollution, but hardly enough. And with our federal government in the hands of dangerously ignorant climate deniers, we can’t expect action at the national level.

So it’s up to the rest of us.

The new report outlines both how hard it will be to reduce Vermont’s carbon pollution and what we can do to accomplish that. Central to success is a price on carbon pollution.

But that won’t be enough. Broad conservation and weatherization programs, along with a lot more renewable energy (wind and solar), have to be part of the mix.

The report also undercuts the bogus claim that reducing carbon pollution will hurt the state’s economy and its many lower-income residents. It concludes that with the right policies, pricing carbon pollution could protect lower- and middle-income residents financially and in fact have a net-positive effect on Vermont’s economy — especially when health effects are considered.

This can be accomplished with “fee-and-benefit” rebates or lower electrical bills — the ESSEX Plan — to cushion the impacts that higher carbon-pollution prices would have on some households. It may even be possible that as we raise the price on carbon pollution, we could lower the state income tax.

So what are we waiting for?

Gregory Dennis’s column appears here every other Thursday and is archived on his blog at gregdennis. wordpress.com. Email: gregdennisvt@yahoo.com.

Dennis (Continued from Page 4A) electricity by 2028. The college also committed to reduce energy consumption on its core campus by 25 percent and to expand environmentally based educational programs.

These initiatives truly make Middlebury College a world leader. And they show what a well-organized group of determined environmentalists can accomplish with time, effort and a sense of urgency.

The widespread media attention given to Middlebury divestment shows how influential this campaign may prove to be. But what about the rest of Vermont?

Our state has long since set a goal of reducing our carbon pollution by 58 percent, comparing 2005 levels to 2028. However, we’re nowhere near that. In face we’re on the path to miserable failure.

A new report commissioned by the legislature documents the challenge.

But it also suggests how we can get close to the level of carbon reduction to which the U.S. committed in the Paris climate accord.

Why decarbonize? To avoid climate change at a level that will bring widespread hunger, enormously destructive storms, dangerous sea-level rise, mass migration, and the political and social destabilization that will accompany these horrors.

(A reminder: This scenario is not a scare tactic. Absent widespread decarbonization, it’s the overwhelming

“Errand into the Wilderness” institutions and practices of the is the title of the book by the late Roman Church, and it maintained Perry Miller, a distinguished centralized authority in the Church, historian of New England. Miller which now had two heads, one took it from the title of a sermon secular, the monarch, and the other given in 1670. It was a common religious, the episcopal hierarchy. practice in colonial New England This gave rise in England to the for the people of a town and their Separatist Movement, to the forpublic officials to gather in church mation of independent churches, on election day to renew their com- some of which prescribed the rule mitment to God and good govern- of a council of elders and clergy, ment. The sermon was billed as an Presbyterians, and others, local election day sermon. congregations often The Puritan minister led by charismatic minwho gave it asked isters who preached his congregation the plain Word of this question: “What God. These were purpose had sent them called Independents on this errand in the or Congregationalists. wilderness?”

They adopted a form The Puritans were of government whose English Protestants, secular counterpart is proponents of the still current in New Reformation. Now the England towns.

Reformation was both The oldest English a religious and a posettlement in New Enlitical movement. Acgland was established The American cording to its name, its by one of these conpurpose was to reform Political Tradition gregations. They sailed from the Netherlands, the Christian Church.

An essay by where they first sought Religious reformers Victor Nuovo desired to purify the Middlebury College refuge--for they were religious refugees, church by restoring professor emeritus and they reached Cape its authoritative conof philosophy Cod on Nov. 11, 1620. stitution, beliefs, and This was not their practices, which they supposed were prescribed in the intended destination. They had Bible. They believed that the Bible, planned to establish themselves in and the Bible only, is the true word Virginia. But fortune brought them of God, where God chose to reveal to a different place, to a wilderness, his will for mankind; all Christians that is, a place where there was were obliged to study it and obey no European political authority. it and to regard it as their supreme Therefore, it became necessary authority in all matters of life and for them to reinvent themselves politically just as they had already death.

However, some Kings of done religiously. And, while still Protestant nations also saw in this aboard ship off Cape Cod, they an opportunity to increase their drafted and signed the Mayflower power. Hitherto, religious authority Compact. It declares that the sigcentered in the Church of Rome, natories had covenanted together, whose bishop, the Pope, claimed or mutually agreed, to combine that supreme and universal spiritual themselves “into a Civil Body power resided in his office. But the Politic.” It stated their purposes, Pope was also a temporal ruler and to glorify God, to promote the often used this power to interfere Christian faith, and to honor their King and Country, and also their with affairs of nations.

In England, Henry VIII, seized intentions: “to enact, constitute and the opportunity and in 1534 de- frame such just and equal Laws, clared himself the supreme head of Acts, Constitutions and Offices, the Church of England and decreed as shall be thought most meet and that it be reformed. The architect convenient for the general good of religious reformation was of the Colony.” The compact was Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of dated 11 November, anno domini Canterbury, and among the notable 1620 [the date is according to the products of his endeavor was The older Julian Calendar; according Book of Common Prayer and the to the Gregorian calendar, now in Thirty-nine Articles. The former use, it was 21 November]; there has become an English classic. But were forty-one signatures, all men.

Cranmer’s reforms did not satisfy There were others aboard ship the desires of many religious re- who were not asked to sign: these formers. It kept too many of the included servants, and “merchant

Davis (Continued from Page 4A) presidential action became less justifiable as one moved down this list of situations.

If Congress ends up sending a bill to Trump that includes funds for border security, but not a physical wall, this would be a situation in Jackson’s third category. Congress would have deliberately chosen a different course of action from the president. According to Jackson’s framework, unilateral presidential action would have its weakest justification when Congress had considered the president’s proposal,

but set it aside in favor of a different approach.

Trump has tried to act unilaterally in many areas in addition to the wall — travel bans, tariffs, and transgender troops in the military, among others. This appears to be his preferred approach to the presidency.

He does not recognize, nor does he understand, the idea of constitutional limitations on the presidency within a system of separated and shared powers.

Eric L. Davis is professor emeritus of political science at Middlebury College.

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Letter (Continued from Page 4A) work of the landowner. And, in the days when transportation was by horse and foot, preservation of such a canopy made sense. However we are well beyond that period and, in fact, nowadays a sunny roadway results in a better (drier) roadway.

Also if you happen to leave the road nowadays it is much better to go into an open field rather than up against a shade tree.

My hope is that the final disposition of this issue results in a clearer definition of the usage of a public right-of-way and that the rights of the individual landowner will take precedent.

Jim Peabody Sr. Bristol

adventurers”, and all the women.

The congregation and their leaders believed it necessary to enact the political compact before they landed, because they feared that some among them, adventurers, would seize the opportunity of embarking in a wilderness, a lawless land, to engage in criminal behavior with impunity. The document is known as the Mayflower Compact.

The Massachusetts Bay Company began settlements in New England in 1630. The settlers did not regard themselves as refugees.

The Puritans who settled the Massachusetts Bay Colony did not leave England to escape persecution, rather they left because they believed themselves God-sent to establish a new society in a new land, which would become a model to the world. According to one of their founders, John Winthrop, they were to become “a city upon a hill”; “a model of Christian charity”; an example to the nations; the eyes of all people would be upon them. This sense of mission, of American exceptionalism had its beginning and continues today, even though the religious context in which it was originally framed has lost its cogency to many.

Yet the moral context is not lost.

Winthrop was aware that there was great risk in exposing a civil society to the world. For, just as it could bring praise and reputation, it could also bring blame and ill-repute. A nation can also become a mockery, a symbol of wrong, a poster child of hypocrisy, an easy target for obloquy and verbal abuse. It is not clear what sort of model this country best represents to the world, especially now. If this were made a topic for debate, I am not sure which side would win the argument. It would be more profitable to set the debate aside and return to the study of this nation’s history and its political tradition.

But before I leave this topic, I should consider the unhappy consequence of social modeling: persons or nations that imagine themselves to be models for others expect admiration and praise, or at least they hope for it; and when it doesn’t come, when they find themselves rather held in contempt, ridiculed, and mocked, they become resentful, morose, sometimes vengeful.

The chance that this will happen is highly probable, given the way the world is, filled with envy, ill will, selfishness, and self-pity. Indeed, it has happened, and we are living in with its consequences today.

Exceptionalism is a risky business.

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Alice Steadman, 72, Bristol BRISTOL — Alice (Lattrell) Steadman passed away Feb. 1, 2019, due to a tragic accident in Bristol, Vt. Alice was born March 12, 1946, in Bristol, the daughter of the late Archie and Alberta (Dushaney) Lattrell.

She attended Bristol High School and worked at the local Shaw’s supermarket for over 20 years before retiring. She loved sitting on her front porch swing, observing all the birds and enjoying coffee and conversations with friends and family. She was a fantastic cook in her earlier years and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. She always had coffee and snacks for anyone stopping to visit.

Alice is survived by her children Shane (Jennifer) Aldrich of Middlesex, Ronald (Paula) Aldrich of Bristol and Stacy (Aldrich) Ladd (Nathan) of Bristol; also the pride and joy of her life, her grandchildren, Jacob and Zachary Aldrich and Britney Aldrich. She is also survived by her siblings Delna Snow, Donald (Lori) Lattrell, Rita (Larry) Davis, Bette (Larry) Abare and Danny (Brenda) Lattrell as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Also by close friends Denise Lathrop, Jim (Smokey) Fraser and Arthur (Linda) Pixley.

Alice was predeceased by her first husband Ronald Aldrich (Baldy)

ALICE LATRELL STEADMAN Sr., father of her children and Daniel Steadman Sr. There will be no calling hours per her request and a small spring celebration of her life will take place at the convenience of the family. Final arrangements are being handled by Brown McClay Funeral Home in Bristol, Vt. Anyone wanting to donate in her memory may donate to the Bristol Rescue Squad, 45 Monkton Rd. Bristol, VT 05443.◊

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William Keyes, 89, Bridport BRIDPORT — William E. Keyes, 89, a long-time resident of Bridport, Vt., passed away at Porter Hospital on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019.

Born in Vergennes on June 21, 1929, he was the son of William and Evelyn Keyes. On Nov. 22, 1951, he married Audrey Swinton.

Bill graduated from Middlebury High School in 1948 and worked on various farms until his father-inlaw retired from farming in 1966, at which time he took over the dairy farm in Bridport. Bill retired from farming in 1975. After farming, Bill drove school bus for a few years, and then took a job at Kraft Foods in Middlebury.

He was very active in the Bridport Congregational Church, Bridport and State Grange, and the Masons.

In his leisure time he enjoyed working in his wood shop, reading on his Kindle, solving jigsaw puzzles on his computer, and enjoying the company of his cat, Princess.

Bill is survived by his wife Audrey and five children; Betty (Mike) of Colchester, Vt.; Becky Lewis, Kenny Keyes, and Jerry Keyes, all of Ft. Myers, Fla.; and Nancy (Tony) Woodard of Scranton, Pa.; nine grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren, and a sister Jean Deragon, of Bellingham, Mass. He

WILLIAM E. KEYES was predeceased by his parents, son William, and his sister, Hazel.

A funeral will be held at a date and time to be announced. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Bridport Congregational Church, P.O. Box 55, Bridport, VT 05734. Assisting the family is Stephen C. Gregory and Son Cremation Service in South Burlington.◊

Ray Barrows Sr., 69, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — Ray Anthony Barrows Sr., age 69, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, at UVM Medical center in Burlington, Vt. He was born Dec. 23, 1949, in Middlebury, Vt., to Rex Barrows Sr. and Vera (Hemond) Barrows. He married the love of his life, Shirley (Clark) in 1970. Through those years Ray was employed by White Pigment for 22 years, and Country Home Products for 15 years, where he made friends with many.

He enjoyed spending time with family, hunting, fishing, playing horseshoes, singing karaoke, cooking, hanging out with friends, playing softball for many years, and special times at the sugarhouse.

He is survived by his son Ray Barrows Jr. and spouse Lynn; daughter

Amy Baker and companion Sam; grandchildren Brittany, Tyler, Arthur, and step grandson Brendon. He is also survived by his brother Wayne Barrows and spouse Diane and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his wife Shirley in 2016. Ray was also predeceased by his siblings Rex Jr., Skip, William, Judy, Joy, Gala, Sandy, Shirley, Winona, Marjorie, Alberto, and Dolly.

Family, friends, and others whose lives Ray touched are invited to the Victory Baptist Church in Vergennes, on Tuesday Feb. 5, at 11 a.m. Calling hours will begin at 10 a.m. There will be a gathering at the church after the services to reminisce, grieve, support each other and, of course, just chat.

Graveside service will be held in the spring.◊

Leonard Gibbs, 87, Panton, veteran, pastor, poet and former Addison Independent contributor PANTON — Leonard Hamilton Gibbs II passed away peacefully at home Feb. 1, 2019. He was born at the Presbyterian parsonage in Tiger, Ga., Jan. 8, 1932. His parents were the late Leonard Burns Gibbs and Ruth Perry.

His childhood was in the mountains of northern Georgia, Rabun County.

He attended Massanutten Military Academy, Woodstock, Va. He was a member of classes 1953 and 1957 of King College, Bristol, Tenn. College years were interrupted by the Korean War and Navy submarine service.

He later received advanced degrees from Columbia Seminary in South Carolina, Andover Newton Seminary in Massachusetts and a Doctor of Ministry from Boston University.

In the 60s he served as reserve Navy chaplain.

Leonard was pastor of different churches in his career — Bluefield, Va.; Lowell, Mass.; and Groveland, Mass. He was founder of The Lowell Pastoral Counseling Center, Lowell, Mass.

Leonard loved poetry — reading it, writing in the classical styles, and studying. Of late he was memorizing “The Ballad of East and West” by Rudyard Kipling and also “The Hound of Heaven” by Francis Thompson.

He began “The Poet’s Corner” in the Addison Independent a few years ago. He was a long-time member of the Otter Creek Poets at Ilsley library.

He was an avid hiker most of his life.

Among his noted accomplishments was being a member of the 4,000 footers club of New Hampshire. He has been happily challenging friends to games of chess in the last two years.

LEONARD HAMILTON GIBBS He leaves behind his wife of 31 years, Janet Gibbs of Panton; youngest daughter Addison of Addison, Vt.; daughters Stirling Allred (Jude) of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Sarah Hoagland (Jim) of Boulder, Colo.; Julia of Chicago, Ill. His sons David (Jocelyn) of Somerville, Mass., and Jamie also survive him. He also leaves his two brothers, David (Gail) of Florida and Dan (Betty) from Knoxville, Tenn.

Two sisters also survive him; Julia Knight of Athens, Ga. and Betty Hawks of Snellville, Ga.; as well as two step-daughters; Amie Stewart (Karl) of Graham, North Carolina and Katie Rogers (Buck) of Newbury, Vt.; and grandchildren Isabelle Hoagland, Zakwani and Ozma Gibbs, Ember Allred and Amelia Gibbs.

A memorial service will be held at the Vergennes Congregational Church, on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m.◊

Wallace Scott, 94, Vergennes

VERGENNES — Wallace L. Scott died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Jan. 26, in Vergennes, Vt., at the age of 94.

Wallace is survived by his wife of 69 years, Beverly Hanley Scott.

He was born in Burlington, Vt., on April 29, 1924, to Vernon Scott and Mabel Larrabee. Wallace was predeceased by his parents and his brother Stanley. He is survived by his brother Roderick and his wife Joy Hubbard, and his sister Martha Scott Perkins.

Wallace and Beverly had three sons; Jeffrey and his wife Bonnie, MIDDLEBURY — A memorial at the Middlebury Congregational James and his wife DiAnne, and service for William Miller Sr., who Church on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 11 Craig. Wallace was the proud grandfather of five grandchildren and one died Dec. 14, 2018, will be held a.m. great-grandson.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, April 27, at the Bixby Library in Vergennes, Vt. from 3-5 p.m.

Mr. Scott’s family would like to thank his personal caregiver Lisa Stockwell, Addison County Home Health and Hospice, and the

William Miller Sr. memorial service

WALLACE L. SCOTT incredible staff and participants of Project Independence.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Elderly Services Inc., in Middlebury, Vt.◊

Joyce Bolliger, 91, Shoreham SHOREHAM — Joyce Geehan Bolliger, 91, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. She was born June 13, 1927, the daughter of H. Grandy and Kathryn Heitman. She was educated in Shoreham schools and graduated from Emerson College in Boston, Mass.

She was employed by the Shoreham Elementary School and later by the Shorewell Health Center in Shoreham. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Shoreham Congregational Church.

Survivors include her husband Charles Bolliger; her children Carol Krawczyk-Munger (Randall), Karen Krawczyk (George) Mark Geehan (Evelyn) and William Geehan (Deb); and her grandchildren Jeremy and Jordan Krawczyk.

She was predeceased by her JOYCE GEEHAN BOLLIGER first husband, John S. Geehan; her parents, Grandy and Kathryn Heitman; her sister Shirley and her funeral service per her request. brother Richard.

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(Continued from Page 4A) lation offers the baby protection after 22 weeks because of their viability, and other states seek law to protect a child after their heartbeat is detected because of their value. Most of the states require parents to be notified when their minor child is being advised and considering an abortion.

Vermont, along with eight other states, legislate solely on women’s right to access abortion. Vermont, along with the eight, allows any unknown adult to counsel and transport any unknown pregnant minor to access an abortion without their parent’s knowledge — protected within confidentiality. Because abortion is a right doesn’t mean there should be no limits or no discussion.

Neither mom nor child walk out of an abortion unscathed.

If you have never witnessed a late-term abortion, please google and watch one. These abortions come with risks to the woman’s emotional and physical health.

Yet, some babies actually survive these late-term abortions. Are they viable/valued now? Then there are partial-birth abortions. At this point the baby just needs to be allowed out of the womb. Are they viable/valued now? The debate isn’t over when life begins, it’s over when we can end a life. H57 has no limits.

Vermont H57 Sec. 2. 18 V.S.A. Chapter 223 is added to read: CHAPTER 223: REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS Subchapter 1.

Freedom of Choice Act 11 § 9493. INDIVIDUAL REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS 12 (a) Every individual has the fundamental right to choose or refuse contraception or sterilization. (b) Every individual who becomes pregnant has the fundamental right to choose to carry a pregnancy to term, give birth to a child, or to have an abortion. (c) A fertilized egg, embryo, or fetus shall not have independent rights under Vermont law.

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(Continued from Page 1A) Maryland Democrat tweeted a photo of himself with McKibben, whom he called “our great climate warrior.” That photo also featured rising star Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her guest, Ana Maria Archila, who confronted Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake in a Capitol Hill elevator during the Brett Kavanaugh hearings. In his own tweet, McKibben said of the photo: “It was a great honor to be with this crew.”

The Salisbury Village Library this Saturday will host a Valentine’s Day sale of crafts, books and delicious foods, with proceeds to benefit the library. The sale will last from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9. It will feature, among other things, wonderful homemade chocolates, jewelry, artwork by local artisans, lots of yarn, and used books. There will be a craft table for young and old to make their own valentines.

Ballet Vermont will host auditions for the upcoming summer season of Farm to Ballet on Sunday, Feb. 10. Now in its fifth year, this season will feature six performances, all in the month of July, at picturesque venues throughout Vermont. Many Addison County dancers have performed in this event over the years. The auditions will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Spotlight Vermont on San Remo Drive in South Burlington, Vermont. In-person auditions are preferred, but out-of-state danc-

ers can submit video samples for consideration. Registration for the audition is available online at balletvermont.org.

Aspiring winter biking warriors take note: There’s a free workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Middlebury’s Frog Hollow Bikes, during which avid cyclists can get the tips and tricks from 35year bike commuting veteran Peter Burns. It should make for a super fun and info-packed evening. Organizers will give away some winter biking prizes at the end of the workshop. Prizes will include a set of bar mitts, an 800-lumens bike light, and a set of fenders. Free snacks provided, and the event will be powered by Local Motion.

Elle magazine this week noted that actress Jennifer Lawrence recently became engaged to a mysterious man Cooke Maroney.

The magazine noted that Maroney is the son of James Maroney and Suki Fredericks of Leicester, Vt., and the sister of Annabelle Maroney. Like his father, Cooke Maroney works in the art world as director of the Gladstone gallery in NYC, the magazine reported. Best wishes to the happy couple.

Looking for a special way to say I love you this Valentine’s Day? The Maiden Vermont Chorus is again is offering singing Valentines. Members of Addison County-based barbershop-style group will deliver singing Valentines on Thursday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. — some in person and

some over the phone. There’s a fee commensurate with the value of the personalized Valentines, which must be ordered by Wednesday.

More information is online at maidenvermont.com/shop, by calling Lindi Bortney at 802-3499505, or via email at maiden. vermont.chorus@gmail.com.

Everybody Wins! VT at Middlebury’s Mary Hogan Elementary School is still looking for reading mentors. More than 15 children in grades 3 through 6 are on the waiting list for a mentor. Consider filling out an application now to mentor a child starting in late February,

or sign up now so you can start during this coming fall. The time commitment is less than an hour per week. Everybody Wins! Vermont is a statewide non-profit, children’s literacy and mentoring program. Participating mentors read with a young student at Mary Hogan School during lunchtime, one day a week, for less than an hour. Together, an adult and child explore books and literacy activities and build a meaningful friendship within the school setting. For more information, visit everybodywinsvermont.org. To volunteer, email Angela at: middlebury@ everybodywinsvermont.org.

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UVM would like to say thank you ahead of time for your participation.

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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 802-3771419. 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.

CATHY DARLEY WILL share her love of sheep and their wool and demonstrate spinning “Nuclear Negotiations: Back to the Future?” yarn with fiber from her own sheep at a workshop on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 7, 3-4:30 p.m., at the Orwell Free Library, 423 Main St. Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 Photo/Cathy Darley EastView Ter. The third of eight weekly sessions of the “Great Decisions” program, a national discusBook Club meeting in Bridport. Wednesday, sion program on world affairs.

Feb. 13, 7 p.m., Bridport Highway Department Facilitated by Middlebury Conference Room, Crown Point Rd. at Short St. College Professor Emeritus A discussion of “Transcription” Nick Clifford with guests. Free Kate Atkinson. All interested M I D D L E B U R Y S T U D I O S C H O O L — A d u l t : L a n t e r n by and open to the public. readers welcome. More info call Making, Bookbinding Beyond the Basics & ARTIST Books, Block 802-758-2858.

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Printing with Ashley Wolff, Colored Pencil Drawing, Garden Design with Judith Irven, Mon & Thurs PM Wheel Classes, Mon Afternoon Wheel Classes Kids: Lantern Making, Paint It, Clay Wheel & Hand Building middleburystudioschool.org Contact Barb at 247-3702, ewaldewald@aol.com, middleburystudioschool.org

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“Financabilities: Finding the Right Age Well senior Business Financing,” luncheon in workshop in Middlebury. Friday, Vergennes. Thursday, MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION —a suite of Feb. 14, 10 a.m., Vergennes Feb. 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Middlebury Regional Emergency meditative practices improving wellness, offered at Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Medical Services building, 50 Armory Ln. Doors Movement Studio, 179 Main St., Vergennes, weekly beginning Housing, 55 Collins Dr. The Addison open at 10 a.m. for bingo and Thursday, April 4 - May 23rd @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 visit www. coffee hour. Program by People’s County Economic Development ronidonnenfeld.com, 802 793 5073. Registration Deadline Bank: Senior Fraud Prevention Corporation (ACEDC) and the Addison County Chamber of Class – Don’t be a Scam Victim, – March 31.

Commerce (ACCoC) co-host this at 11:15 a.m. Join us for pork Business Finance Workshop. and vegetable stew, four bean Free for ACEDC & ACCoC members and $15 for “Silas Towler: Rokeby Papers” in Ferrisburgh. medley, buttermilk biscuit and pineapple tidbits Sunday, Feb. 10, 2-3 p.m., Ferrisburgh others. Non-members pay in advance to secure at noon. Bring your own place setting. $5 Community Center, 3729 U.S. Route 7. Local a spot. Space is limited. More info at addisonsuggested donation. 72 hours advanced notice historian Silas Towler will share stories discovcountyedc.org/register/1671. required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377ered through old town records and papers given Age Well Senior Luncheon in Bristol. Friday, 1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their to the Historical Society by Rokeby Museum.

Feb. 8, 11:30 a.m., Mary’s Restaurant, Route spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided.

Free and open to the public.

116. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon.

Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

Menu includes winter greens with beets and “History Detectives” in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, “The Rise of Populism in Europe?” discussion Feb. 10, 2-3 p.m., Rokeby, 4334 U.S. Route 7. goat cheese, fresh baked roll, baked cod with in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 14, 3-4:30 p.m., As part of Rokeby’s Black History Month special lemon tarragon butter, rice and vegetables, and Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, programs, children ages 7 to 12 will be given the chocolate cake with mocha frosting. 72 hours’ 100 EastView Ter. The fourth of eight weekly opportunity to become detectives as they meet advanced notice required. Call Michelle to sessions of the “Great Decisions” program, a Simon, Jesse, Jeremiah Snowden, and others — reserve at 802-377-1419. $5 suggested donanational discussion program on world affairs. all fugitives from slavery who were sheltered at tion does not include gratuity. Open to anyone Facilitated by Middlebury College Professor Rokeby. Children will examine the evidence — age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free Emeritus Nick Clifford with guests. Free and letters from the Museum collection — to discover ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388open to the public. what these people felt, what was important “Antarctica Birding Adventure” in Middlebury.

2287 to inquire. to them, and what they did to make their lives Free folk/traditional music lessons in Cornwall.

Thursday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m., Community Room, better. Free with cost of admission, 8/adult and Friday, Feb. 8, 4-5 p.m., Cornwall Town Hall, Ilsley Public Library. For the first lecture in Otter $6/students and children age 5 and up.

2629 Route 30. Taught by Romy Munkres, a Creek Audubon’s 2019 Cabin Fever Lecture local high schooler. For kids in 3rd-6th grade. No Free Community Dinner in Bristol. Sunday, Series, join Gary and Kathy Starr for a presenFeb. 10, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Ambrose parish hall, experience necessary. We provide instruments tation of their birding adventure in Argentina, 11 School St. Menu includes chili dogs, potato (unless you have one - feel free to bring that). the Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic salad, cole slaw, brownies for dessert and variQuestions? Email rmunkres20@acsdvt.org.

Peninsula. The locations, history, wildlife and ous drinks.

All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner in Weybridge. birds are all outstanding and many are captured Friday, Feb. 8, 5-8 p.m., Weybridge Elementary with Gary’s photographs. All are welcome.

School, Quaker Village Rd. Menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, green salad, garlic bread, homemade desserts and beverage.

Legislative Breakfast in Bristol.

Proceeds go to the Weybridge Volunteer Fire Monday, Feb. 11, 7-8:45, Bristol Department. Tickets adults$10/ children 6-12 ACLU in Vermont talk in Middlebury.

American Legion, Airport Rd. Talk with $5/under 6 free, available at the Town Clerk’s Friday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m.-noon, local legislators over breakfast. Purchase of office or at the door.

Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, breakfast not required to attend but helps defray 100 Eastview Ter. Join Vermont’s ACLU Director the cost of opening the hall.

James Lyall when he discusses the ACLU’s Age Well senior luncheon in Bristol. Monday, current work in Vermont, including litigation and Feb. 11, 11 a.m., Cubbers, 8 Main St. Doors advocacy in defense of immigrants’ rights and open at 10:45 a.m., meal served at 11 a.m.

Monthly wildlife walk in Middlebury.

ACLU’s campaign for a smarter, fairer criminal Menu is chef’s choice and always delicious. 72 Saturday, Feb. 9, 8-10 a.m., Otter justice system. Free and open to the public. hours advanced notice required, call Michelle to View Park, Weybridge St. and Pulp Mill WinterFest in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 15, 5-7 reserve 802-377-1419. $5 suggested donation Bridge Rd. Help the Otter Creek Audubon and p.m., Riverfront Park, Marble Works. Join family, does not include gratuity. Open to anyone age the Middlebury Area Land Trust survey birds friends, and neighbors in a beautiful procession 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free and other wildlife at Otter View Park and the of light around the falls. The Lantern Walk from ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388Hurd Grassland. Birders of all ages and abilities 6-7 p.m. is a free, family friendly, do-it-yourself 2287 to inquire. welcome. For more information, call 802-388community event. Come early for a flatbread 6019 or 802-388-1007. buffet at American Flatbread from 5-6 p.m.

Green Mountain Club hike or snowshoe in RSVP required on the Eventbrite event page.

Weybridge. Saturday, Feb. 9, Otter Creek The Light Show opening reception in Gorge. Walk or snowshoe the TAM Otter Creek Middlebury. Friday, Feb 15, 5-7 p.m., The Age Well senior luncheon in Gorge loop. 2.4 miles through varied terrain, Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Vergennes. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m., both marshy and wood. Contact leader Dan Pleasant St. Come see an exhibit of unique Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Wright for meeting time and place at 802-545lamps and lanterns created by Vermont artists.

Senior Housing, 50 Armory Lane, Vergennes.

2309 or dmwright@gmavt.net. More activities at The exhibit features artful and surprising choices Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. gmcbreadloaf.org. of design and materials to decorate each source VASA monthly meeting at 11:30 am. Meal served Wool spinning workshop in Orwell. Saturday, of illumination. More info at 802-382-9222 or at noon of ham and cheese stuffed chicken Feb. 9, 10 a.m.12 p.m., Orwell Free Library, 423 townhalltheater.org or StudioPerdue.com. breast, mashed potatoes, baby whole beets, Main St. Sharing her love of sheep and their Knights in Italy spaghetti dinner in Bristol. wheat dinner roll and strawberry yogurt cake. wool, Cathy Darley will demonstrate spinning Friday, Feb. 15, 5-7 p.m., St. Ambrose Parish Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested yarn with fiber from her own sheep. Learn a brief Hall, 11 School St. Menu includes all-you-candonation. 72 hours advanced notice required. history of the different types of spinning wheels eat spaghetti with sauce, garlic bread, salad, Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to and drop spindles, watch a wool spinning beverages and dessert. All proceeds will go anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any demonstration, and try your own hand at spintoward furthering the Knights’ mission of aiding age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at ning wool on a drop spindle or spinning wheel. the community in a variety of ways from Coats 802-388-2287 to inquire.

More info at 802-948-2041 or orwellfreelibrary. for Kids to the Special Olympics. Tickets $10 org. adults/$5 children 12 and under/$25 family.

Annual Maple Fest in Shoreham. Saturday, Feb. Wheelchair accessible.

9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 297 New Century | New Voices: Carlos Simon, Main St. Celebrate the Platt and all things maple “Young Lions” in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 15, Age Well senior luncheon in at benefit concert and maple dessert contest.

8 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, 72 Shoreham. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 11 Music will be performed by Brandon’s Nelson Porter Field Rd. Underwood Commission winner a.m., Halfway House, Route 22A. Doors Bandella and Friends. The family-friendly event Carlos Simon presents a program of dynamic open and meal served at 11 a.m. until all are will offer free admission. More info call the Platt young composers of color. Free. More info at served. Menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, at 802-897-2647, Carol Causton at 802-897802-443-3168 or middlebury.edu/arts. garlic toast, vegetable and dessert.

72 hours 2747 or Judy Stevens at 802-897-7031. advanced notice required. Call Michelle to Ten Below Variety Show in Bristol. Saturday, reserve at 802-377-1419. $5 suggested donaFeb. 9, 7 p.m., Holley Hall, 1 South St. An evening tion does not include gratuity. Open to anyone of poets and singers, musicians and storytellers, age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free comedians and dancers, plus a very unique act Va-et-Vient in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 8, 3:30ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388that can’t be talked about ahead of time high4:3- p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

2287 to inquire. light this Lawrence Memorial Library fundraisThe Dave Keller Band in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. ing event. Suggested donation $10 person/$25 “If Beale Street Could Talk” on screen in 9, 7:30-9:15 p.m., Burnham Hall Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1, 4, 7, and family at the door. Snow date, Sunday, Feb. LC Jazz in Vergennes. Saturday, Feb. 9, 7:30 8:30 p.m., Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. The 10, 2 p.m. More info contact Nancy Wilson at p.m., Vergennes Opera House. third film of this year’s SURJ series is based on 802-453-2366 or at lawrencelibrary.net.

Melissa D in Brandon. Saturday, Feb. 9, 7:30 the acclaimed 1974 novel by James Baldwin. p.m., Brandon Music Academy Award winner (Moonlight) Barry Paul Asbell Jazz in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. Jenkins wrote the screenplay and directed the 10, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek film.

Rick Hawley in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 15, Community breakfast in Vergennes. “Story Sampler” in Middlebury. Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

Feb. 13, 1 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Sunday, Feb. 10, 8-10 a.m., St. Peter’s Carlos Simon in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 15, 8 Public Library, 75 Main St. A new approach Parish, 85 South Maple St. The Knights of p.m., for telling, hearing, and seeing stories, at the Columbus host a breakfast of eggs, omelets to See a full listing of “Story Sampler” Tricia Allen, Priscilla Baker, order, hot cakes, French toast, sausage, bacon O NG OING E V E NT S Daniel Houghton, M’Ellen Kennedy, and David and more. Bring your family and friends. Adults and an extended Calendar from Weinstock will tell stories before a listening $8.50/Seniors over 60 $7.50/kids 6-12 $6.00/ audience. If you would like to be a listener and 6 and under free/immediate families of five or provide responses to help shape future offermore $28. on the Web at www.addisonindependent.com ings, come by 12:50 p.m.

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SARAH AUDET, LEFT, of Dinners with Love accepts a check for $250 from Vergennes Lion Paul Bessette. The donation will help Dinners with Love’s program to bring restaurant-cooked meals to those in hospice care.

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MIDDLEBURY — Intriguing pieces of Vermont’s rich cultural heritage will be featured on roadside markers at sites across the state thanks to a partnership between the Vermont Folklife Center and The William G. Pomeroy Foundation.

Established by the Pomeroy Foundation in 2015, Legends & Lore promotes cultural heritage by placing markers at sites associated with local traditional culture (for example: folklore, customs, legends, beliefs, traditional art, music and dance) in communities across the United States. VFC will serve as a grant evaluator for the Pomeroy Foundation’s national Legends & Lore Marker Grant Program, helping to highlight the cultural heritage of Vermont.

“We are delighted to be part of bringing the Legends & Lore program to Vermont,” said Vermont Folklife Center Associate Director, Andy Kolovos. “And we are also excited to partner with legendary Vermont author and folklorist, Joe Citro in the effort — Joe will be working with VFC to evaluate all proposals for Legends & Lore markers in the state.”

As a Legends & Lore grant evaluator, the Center — along with Citro

— will be responsible for review- Foundation is thrilled to partner ing applications and assessing the with the Vermont Folklife Center appropriateness on our expanding to the Program “We feel this Legends & Lore of the sites and program,” said Bill legends proposed. is a wonderful Pomeroy, founder Legends & Lore opportunity to and trustee. “We marker grants feel this is a wonderare available to showcase the ful opportunity to 501C(3) organi- folklore near and showcase the folkzations, nonprofit lore near and dear academic insti- dear to Vermont.” to Vermont. We’re — Bill Pomeroy, proud to work with tutions and Vermont Folklife your communities municipalities in Center in celebrating and Vermont.

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The Pomeroy Foundation is a private, grant-making foundation based in Syracuse, N.Y., that helps people celebrate their community’s history through a variety of historic sign grant programs, including Legends & Lore. The Foundation’s grants cover the entire cost of a marker, pole and shipping.

To learn more about the Vermont Legends & Lore Marker program, including information about how to apply for a Legends & Lore grant from the Pomeroy Foundation, visit vtfolklife.org/legends-and-lore.

Lions’ ‘Toys for Kids’ is huge success VERGENNES — The Vergennes Lions report that this year’s Toys for Kids Drive was a huge success, with over 185 children in the Vergennes area receiving toys or gift cards at Christmas. Such success would not have been possible if it had not been for the many generous people dropping toys and money at A&D Automotive, One Credit Union, Dollar General, Jackman Fuels, Kinney Drugs, Long Trail Physical Therapy, Middlebury College and Sheer Cuts. WOW Toys also donated many toys toward the effort.

Many parents said there would

have been no toys for their children if it had not been for this effort. Toys were available for pickup at the Congregational Church of Vergennes on certain publicized days when the Community Food Shelf was open.

Recently, the Vergennes Lions made a donation of $250 to Dinners with Love, part of the Addison County Home Health and Hospice, to assist getting dinners donated

by Addison County restaurants for people on hospice plus an aide. Sarah Audet, who manages the program in the county, thanked the club for helping make people’s lives a little more

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Antarctic adventure

KATHY AND GARY Starr of Middlebury will give a presentation on their recent birding trip to Antarctica on Thursday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m., at Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. in Middlebury. The Starrs also visited southern Argentina, the Falklands and South Georgia Island on the trip and will use photos of birds taken

by Gary to illustrate their talk.

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Ilsley to feature five local storytellers

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Kelly and Christopher Stearns of Shoreham, Jan. 26, a girl, Lillian Elaine Stearns.

Ashley Skidgel and Darnell Quesnel of Swanton, Jan. 28, a girl, Isabella Marie Quesnel.

Amanda Rogers-Wilson and the late Casey Poquette of Vergennes, Jan. 30, a boy, Casey James Poquette Jr. Trinity and Zachery Bennett of Brandon, a boy, Jan. 31, Oakley Stephen-Rowen Bennett.

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New herbicide bill in the offing

By JOHN FLOWERS VERGENNES — Strong emotions were on display at at Monday’s legislative breakfast at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Vergennes when the topic turned to abortion. But the half-dozen lawmakers and several dozen citizen also talked about other issues.

Other discussion at Monday’s legislative breakfast focused on: • A proposal for a ban the use of glyphosate, a chemical used in some herbicides. Addison resident John Ball called it an “extraordinarily toxic chemical not only for plants, but humans as well.”

Rep. Terry Norris, I-Shoreham, said the House Agriculture and

Forestry Committee last year considered a bill to ban glyphosate, but it didn’t advance. Part of the reason, he said, is that current federal law requires a state to identify a satisfactory replacement for any chemical that is banned.

And Norris added representatives of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture’s chemical division testified that glyphosate was one of the “safest” herbicides currently available.

Rep. Mari Cordes, D-Lincoln, promised to introduce a bill to ban glyphosate in an effort to protect people and pollinators, like honey bees.

• Raising the state’s minimum wage rate from the current $10.50 per hour, to $15 by 2024. Such a

bill failed to get Gov. Phil Scott’s signature last year, but lawmakers are trying again this session.

• Efforts to increase Vermont’s population, particularly the “young families” demographic. Breakfast participants urged lawmakers to ramp up broadband/high-speed internet infrastructure as a way of attracting more people to the state.

• Weatherization.

Legislators vowed to support programs this year that would make it less expensive for Vermonters to make their homes weatherproof as a means of saving heating fuel costs and reducing the state’s carbon footprint.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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“I think reproductive their destiny and how We have to rights are a human right they have a family,” said pass this bill, and to every woman in the Rep. Diane Lanpher, and we will.” state, I will do everything D-Vergennes.

“The I can to reassure them — Rep. Caleb bill does nothing more that we will codify those Elder than codify current rights … But I also want federal law. There’s no to encourage men to stand expansion, no decrease, no difference for this issue. This is a family issue.” with the federal law … There’s no While supporters of H.57 appear to tampering with that.” have more than enough votes to pass Lanpher added there have been the bill in both chambers, opponents no late-term abortions performed in vowed to rally in opposition.

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Ferrisburgh resident Donna Scott called H.57 “unnecessary, because we already have abortion laws in Vermont, and they are among the most liberal in this whole country.”

She claimed H.57 would pave the way for health care providers other than physicians to perform abortions.

“Any technician or anyone who has even spurious certification can perform these,” she alleged, adding, “If this bill goes through, there are no exceptions or restrictions.”

On the other side, Middlebury resident Joanna Colwell called herself “a voice for the 70 percent of Americans who know that women have the right to decide what happens in our body.”

She told the crowd a woman’s decision about whether to bear children is “an essential human right.

It is our inalienable human right to decide what happens in our wombs.”

Colwell argued most women who choose abortion do so because they don’t believe they could take care of another child. we clean up after the job is done “They know they can’t feed, clothe (Don’t tell our wives)! or educate that child,” she said. “And I think most people in this room are Call or visit our website for more information! aware that we don’t really do a great 32 Pine Street • Bristol, VT 05443 job as a society in helping families. We For information on all your energy needs, please call us at: don’t support families who are poor.”

802-453-2381 or www.JackmansInc.com But New Haven resident Jon Christiano said lawmakers who support access to abortions should “be ashamed of themselves.”

“I think abortion, in general, is a disgusting thing,” he said. “I believe women do have control over their bodies, but it begins at conception, not at termination of an innocent child’s life. I believe it’s a child when its heart starts to beat, when its cells divide.”

Lloyd Dike of Bristol called abortion “an expensive and immoral form of birth control.”

“It’s probably one of the reasons Vermont’s population isn’t growing,” he said of abortion. “We’re doing away with our own species here.”

Monkton resident Mike Bushey said men should have more input in Introducing the abortion issue.

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Only 1.3 percent occurred in 2016 after 21 weeks, which many consider that point after which most fetuses would be viable.

Vermont has but two heath care providers that will perform an abortion at up to 23 weeks of a pregnancy, according to statistics recited by Scheu.

Middlebury resident Dave Silberman said society should continue to guarantee a woman’s right to choose, while at the same time supporting programs — such as sex education and birth control — that could lessen the need for such a procedure.

“If we are truly interested in reducing the incidents of abortion in this country, let’s focus on what we know will actually work,” Silberman said. “Let’s be as good to the people who live here as we are claiming to be to fetuses.”

If H.57 passes the House — as it is expected to do — it will arrive in the state Senate.

Sen. Ruth Hardy, D-Middlebury, pledged to be a “strong, vocal supporter” of the bill. She urged county residents to testify on the bill at legislative public hearings, but also first to not listen to misinformation about the bill.

“I implore you to speak civilly and make sure you understand the facts of the situation before you reach out,” she said.

(Continued from Page 1A) “Let us reaffirm a fundamental truth: All children — born and unborn — are made in the holy image of God,” Trump said.

As the Independent went to press on Wednesday, the House Human Services and Judiciary committees were preparing to hold a public meeting on H.57 at the Statehouse.

Lawmakers were anticipating a big turnout for an issue that continues to spark passionate feelings almost a half century after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision.

Both opponents and proponents of the legislation spoke on Monday.

Abortion opponents urged lawmakers to reject H.57, claiming it would result in more women undergoing the procedure. Some opponents said the bill would allow a wider variety of health care workers to perform abortions, including socalled “late-term” abortions.

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Gill boxing (Continued from Page 1A) England Golden Gloves Champion.

Now Gill was not just part of the gang — the gang came with him.

Brian Gill served as his corner man, and Adam Gill was there to support him.

Adam, 20, a 2017 Vergennes Union High School graduate and 1,000-point basketball scorer, said his brother earned his title through preparation and discipline.

“Ian definitely put in more time and effort into it than any other boxer to ever come through the club,” Adam said. “He worked his butt off at the gym and in the kitchen.”

Ian might also have been motivated because Adam fought before he did, winning a youth exhibition bout during the 2014 Golden Gloves tournament. Adam retired at 1-0.

“I have eternal bragging rights.

No one can ever take away my undefeated record,” he said.

MAKING IT HAPPEN Brian Gill, 54, started the Cornwall Boxing Club about 20 years ago. He said the club offers nothing fancy.

“We use my grandfather’s old dairy farm that I currently run my business, Brian’s Farm Supply, out of,” Brian said. “We have a speed bag, an old heavy bag, and a double-end bag that we had to move the milk replacer to make room for.”

Ian described the set-up in one of several emails.

“Across the driveway in the barn through cow stalls and up the wooden ladder to the old hayloft is the boxing ring,” Ian said. “Rechargeable lights hang with baler twine from the retired hay conveyor above the ring.”

Brian said the club has sent a number of boxers to the Northern New England tournament, including Brayton Gillett, Travis Wilson, Kevin Brisson, Robbie Ketchum and Michelle Butterfield.

Gillett won the novice light heavyweight title in 2005 and compiled a 7-2 record with six knockouts. Gillett was among those who agreed to spar with Ian this fall and winter.

But long before then Ian began working toward his January boxing debut. He started this past summer, when he headed to the South as a Cabot/Agri-Mark “Traveling Summer Ambassador,” donating Cabot cheese to nonprofit groups and police officers and firefighters across the region.

He worked out in hotel gyms, using free weights and yoga mats, and “jumped rope in empty hotel parking spaces” to get in shape.

Back at UVM, weekend workouts in Cornwall were not enough. Ian needed to hone his boxing skills in the Burlington area. Brian contacted Farrar, who referred Ian to boxing veteran Mike Armstrong of Essex Junction. Armstrong, 72, had won the Vermont Golden Gloves several times, and in 1965 claimed the 132-pound title at the New England Golden Gloves tournament in Lowell, Mass. Armstrong took Ian under his wing.

“I would drive over to Mike’s place a few mornings a week, where I’d hit the speed, double-end, upper-cut, and heavy bags, as well as watch film,” Ian said. “Mike would watch and critique me as I worked around the bags. Working with an old Vermont and New England boxing legend like Mike made it feel like I was in a Rocky movie.”

IAN GILL, LEFT, poses this winter with his father, Brian, in what is the heart of the Cornwall Boxing Club — the sparring ring in the hayloft of Ian’s grandparents’ former farm. During his holiday break from the University of Vermont, Gill trained for the Golden Gloves competition there and in the upper story of the Cornwall Town Hall.

Photo courtesy of Ian Gill

HOLIDAY PREP days a week.

Over the holiday break Ian returned “I made sure to do a lot of work to Cornwall to work with his dad on on my core because I knew that the the former family farm — and in the shorter guys I fight were going to try Cornwall Town Hall. Ian said access to take me out in the body,” Ian said. to the town hall was critical when He sparred with Gillett, Salisbury frigid weather struck. resident James Ploof, his dad, “Sometimes it’s too cold to spar his uncle Jim (also a former light and work out in the hayloft ring, so heavyweight Golden Gloves boxer), I reached out to Sue Johnson, the and one more fighter — Ferrisburgh’s Cornwall town clerk, and she lent me Tyler Jacques, the 2017 Open Light a key to the Cornwall Town Hall. I Heavyweight Northern New England would do boxing workouts upstairs Golden Gloves Champion, who Brian there with my dad,” he said. recruited after a chance meeting in Ian said he was grateful for the Middlebury. trust Johnson and the “He’s a tough dude community showed to let “Working so I could hit him as them into the 137-year- with an old hard as I wanted, which old town hall. often because he Vermont and wasn’t “One evening I was is so crafty with his head jumping rope upstairs New England movement,” Ian said. “If and thought, ‘It’s pretty boxing legend I was landing a punch cool that I’m allowed to like Mike on Jacques, it usually come here and get some made it feel meant I had to get hit with work in. This really is the like I was in a three or four to earn it. I Cornwall Boxing Club. got pounded on, and he Training there helped fuel Rocky movie.” toughened me up.”

— Ian Gill READY TO RUMBLE my fire as I felt like I was representing and kind of When it was time to fighting for the town. I have a lot of fight, the Gill gang did not go to pride in being from Cornwall. When Burlington. Farrar retired in 2018 people ask where I’m from I don’t say after 43 years of running the Northern I’m from Middlebury, it’s Cornwall,” New England Golden Gloves, and a Ian said. new promoter moved the event to Brian said Ian had to build up his Somersworth, N.H. stamina as well as sharpen his ring Northern New England Golden skills, and he hit the back roads or his Gloves winners go to the New uncle Jim’s basement treadmill to run. England Golden Gloves in in Lowell, “Cardio is a huge part of it, you Mass., to compete against winners have to have legs and lungs if you from three other New England regions want to stand a chance out there,” for the New England title. Gill will Brian said. fight there in the regional semi-final Ian also dropped from more than on Feb. 14, and if he wins that night, 200 pounds to 174. Doing so allowed take a shot at the New England title him to maximize his strengths, he on Feb. 21. said.

But first things first. After eight “My biggest advantage as a boxer months of hard work, Ian felt ready for is definitely my height and reach. his first career fight, on Jan. 19 against I’m about six-three and long, so Barrett Julian, 28, of Lewiston, Maine, I’ve created my reach advantage by in the tournament’s first round. He focusing on getting leaner so I could won by technical knockout when the drop a couple of weight classes,” he referee called the fight in Ian’s favor said. at the end of the second round.

Ian worked out twice a day, at “I grazed the guy across the face least for three hours, six or seven with a wide right hook,” Ian said. “The

punch didn’t fully land so I was a little surprised of the damage it caused, but they say the one you knock them out with is never the punch you expect.

He wobbled backwards into his corner kind of in a daze.”

The championship bout came a week later, on Jan. 26 against Ken Bertrand of Kennebunk, Maine, who had fought a half-dozen fights, but fewer than the 10 maximum for the novice division.

Ian won a 5-0 decision, but it wasn’t easy.

“The championship fight was a real barnburner, as we both exchanged a lot of blows. I took an absolute beating,” he said. “I got hit with a lot of big punches, but stuck my jab at him enough times and threw in my combinations when I could. It was ultimately enough to win me the decision.”

As hard as he had worked to prepare himself to fight, Ian said nothing can really get a boxer ready for the first bouts of a career.

“When you’re in the ring, you’re kind of like a deer in the headlights out there. It’s all happening so fast and you’re right there in the moment that you’ve spent so much time working for. I’m so fired up to be out there that I don’t feel the destruction of the punches all that much,” he said. “But my neck’s been feeling it pretty good the last few days.”

MORE TO COME Both Brian and Ian expect the fights to be tougher in Lowell.

Ian said he needs to be smarter and move more.

“I need to pick my shots, because I don’t want to do what I did in the championship and just stand in the line of fire and go punch for punch with my opponent. I need to out-box him, not out-slug him,” he said.

His father added that Ian’s movement should be purposeful.

“He also needs to remember to circle counter-clockwise and away from his opponent’s power punch,” Brian said.

Ian said he is tempted by an invitation to the U.S. Intercollegiate Boxing Association tournament in March at Syracuse University, despite a retirement promise made to two “concerned grandmothers” that the Golden Gloves run would end his career.

“I don’t believe anyone in UVM history has ever competed in the nationals, plus the champion wins a belt, which would be cool to hang up

BRIAN GILL OFFERS son Ian Gill advice between rounds of the championship fight of the Northern New England Golden Gloves’ 174-pound Novice Division. The partnership between father and son helped Ian Gill win the title in just his second-ever boxing match.

Photo courtesy of Ian Gill

in the barn.” Ian said. “But for right now we’re just focused on Lowell.”

No matter what happens in Lowell, Brian and Ian Gill say they have created memories that will last a lifetime.

“Being able to work with a son on a project like this is one of the best bonding experiences that a father and a son could have,” Brian said. “We’ve had a lot of fun together.”

And it sounds like Ian’s dreams have already been fulfilled.

“There’s something special about walking from the locker room and into the ring with your dad as your coach. It’s intense going to war with your old man. It’s not something a lot of people get to say they’ve done with their father,” he said. “I wouldn’t want anyone else in my corner.”

Ian Gill contributed the family quotes, pictures, and considerable other information to this article. Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@ addisonindependent.com.

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(Continued from Page 1A) would be transferred to Roxbury and the other state hatcheries in Bennington, Grand Isle and Newark, officials said.

The new federal water quality rules speak to reducing waste emanating from the hatcheries, according to Porter. Needed upgrades would include installation of modern fish tanks to supplant the current raceways, and creation of a de facto miniature wastewater treatment system, he said. And that’s just what VDFW plans to do at its Roxbury hatchery, which is essentially being rebuilt, according to Porter.

Roxbury’s hatchery flooded during Tropical Storm Irene and has remained largely off-line since that massive storm in August 2011.

Porter stressed the decommissioning of the Salisbury hatchery — if OK’d by the Legislature as part of the state’s fiscal year 2020 general fund budget — would be a multi-year process that would dovetail with the new water rules taking effect.

“Knowing (the new federal rules) are out there, knowing we have this operating fund shortfall, that’s why we (chose Salisbury),” Porter said.

It’s a decision that VDFW officials said they didn’t take lightly, given the Salisbury hatchery’s history and key role it plays in fortifying the state’s trout population. Those fish are ultimately introduced into multiple waterways and attract anglers from throughout the country.

The Salisbury hatchery was established in 1931, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It sits on a 65-acre, stateowned parcel and attracted 6,600 visitors during fiscal year 2018.

It’s the most visited of the state’s five fish culture stations.

“A decommissioning of the Salisbury Fish Culture Station would mean the loss of a key tourist destination and public access to a critical piece of Vermont’s fish culture history,” reads a Jan. 30 Fish and Wildlife memo outlining the pros and cons of a closure plan.

The Salisbury facility serves as the state’s only “broodstock station,” producing approximately 5 million trout eggs annually for other state and federal fish hatcheries, according to the VDFW website.

It raises and spawns five different trout species for Vermont’s lakes and streams. Those species include brook, brown, rainbow, steelhead and lake trout.

Additionally, the Salisbury hatchery has the ability to use a light controlled room to stimulate fish to produce eggs earlier. By providing eggs to the other hatcheries earlier in the year, the young hatched fish have more time to grow in the controlled setting.

(Continued from Page 1A) Committee.

“So people called me ‘four-toAlbinson said he decided to run for one,’” he said, laughing. When the selectboard to bring a perspective occasionally his voting — across a he feels is missing from the board. wide range of issues — has born out “There’s nothing wrong with the moniker, people have enjoyed the current board, but I don’t feel giving Lylis a hard time about it, he represented on it, and I think a lot of added. other people feel the same way,” he One of the highlights of serving on told the Independent. the board has been standing up for Key issues for Albinson include natural gas, he said. transparency and due process on “Natural gas is the way to go. At important town decisions. He cites least give people the option. Even the selectboard’s controversial if you hate Vermont Gas, you might purchase agreement with Vermont change your mind one Gas, which was signed day. But you can’t sign last July, as a factor in up for it if there’s no his decision to run for option.” the board.

He has been Though Albinson accosted nearly every has been an outspoken day by people urging critic of the process him to “make natural that led to that gas happen,” he said. agreement, he doesn’t A carpenter by consider himself a trade, Lylis moved to natural gas opponent.

Bristol in 1977 and “I’m neither for nor built his own house against it,” he said. on Lower Notch “I know it would Road. Since then, he’s help a lot of people Albinson built a generous and economically, though impressive resume of it would only be more than 60 community projects available to about half the town.” and board positions with such What he is in favor of, he said, is local organizations as the Bristol due process.

Rescue Squad, Holley Hall, the “There should have been more Bristol Historical Society, Lawrence engagement with the community. It’s Memorial Library and the Bristol 4th not a decision that should be left up to of July Committee. just five people on a board.”

“I would like this list to show how Albinson has noted on dedicated I have been in my mission several occasions that during its to participate and improve our town, deliberations the Bristol selectboard and why I am running for another term neglected to consult with the town’s as selectboard member,” he wrote on energy committee or its planning various social media commission. platforms this week.

At the same time, he In another post he “I would like sympathizes with the wrote, “If you also want this list to show board’s struggles to me to continue to serve how dedicated engage the community. you as a selectboard I have been in “I’ve attended member I will certainly my mission to selectboard meetings for appreciate your vote. If participate and two and a half years,” not, please at least vote! he said. “I feel their It is the only franchise improve our frustration. It’s hard to that we all have to effect town, and why get people involved.” change, or keep things I am running He believes his the same, or anywhere for another term experience collaborating in between, depending as selectboard with a wide variety on your desires and of organizations expectations. There is member.” will translate well — Ted Lylis to selectboard work, room for all of us.”

THE CHALLENGER especially when it comes Ian Albinson has lived in Bristol to bridging divides in the community. for more than 10 years. He runs a If elected, Albinson will focus TV and film design business with his on improving zoning regulations wife, Raedia, and they have a two- and expanding the downtown water year-old son, Max. district to encourage new businesses, Albinson is also executive director he said. He would also like to ensure of Bristol CORE, a nonprofit that town facilities are as energyorganization that promotes the efficient as possible. downtown economy and organizes Above all, he is communitycommunity events. In that role focused. since 2015, Albinson has made sure “There is a great mix of people that Pocock continues to rock, the in this town with a lot of different Chocolate Walk remains sweet and interests. The question is: How do the Lumen Celebration shines as you harness all of that for the good brightly as ever. of the town?”

He also chairs the Bristol Reach Christopher Ross at Energy Committee and serves on christopherr@addisonindependent. the Community Center Steering com.

AL MOOREHOUSE, LEFT, and Brett Lowry process a mass of fish eggs produced and collected at the Salisbury fish hatchery on Tuesday. Technicians in Salisbury carefully harvest 5 million trout eggs a year and raise as many as possible there and at four other state hatcheries for release into Vermont lakes and streams for sport fisherman.

Independent photo/John S. McCright

VDFW officials aren’t yet sure what it would cost to decommission the facility.

IMPACT ON FISH STOCKING While closing it would save the state some money, officials concede the move would temporarily set back the state’s fish breeding program.

Among other things, it would require the state to move broodstock to other state fish hatcheries to provide fish eggs.

“Given the fact that Salisbury Fish Culture Station has a prevalence of having the fish disease furunculosis, the only way a full swap of broodstock could occur would be with the distribution of eggs to be grown out for broodstock for other hatcheries,” the VDFW’s Jan. 30 memo states.

This could result in the VDFW having to forgo stocking fish statewide until the new broodstock grow to the point where they reach sexual maturity and can produce eggs for statewide stocking. This would result in a loss of catchablesized trout varieties during two or three years in the mid- to late 2020s, according to the VDFW memo.

Closing the Salisbury station could also trigger the need to buy fish eggs from out-of-state sources, according to state officials. These eggs would not be of the same genetic strain and “would have the potential to significantly impact the wild trout population in Vermont,” reads the VDFW memo. “This would be an environmentally risky and financially costly endeavor and result in the discontinuation of ‘strain critical’ stockings … as well as other concerns with availability, biosecurity, etc.”

If and when all Salisbury programs are phased out, the state

would try to find new jobs for the affected employees. The VDFW’s broodstock program is likely to need at least one of the four full-timers, officials said.

“We’re still working through how to minimize the impact of the closure both to our fish stock and to employees,” Porter said. “If there were to be any (layoffs), we would of course work within the (state employees’) labor contract.”

That contract, among other things, gives laid off state workers top consideration for any future job openings within state government for which they are qualified.

Porter explained that personnel costs are really what is driving his decision, not the facility itself.

“The (hatchery) building doesn’t make the savings,” he said.

Brett Lowry is supervisor of the Salisbury hatchery, a post he has held for the past two years. His three colleagues have all worked at the facility for more than 20 years. One of them, Mike Ellis, has been there for 37 years.

“The job has been great; I really enjoy it,” Lowry said.

He was diplomatic in voicing his thoughts about the future of his place of work.

“Right now, we’re crossing our fingers, hoping the governor’s office and the Legislature can come to a good agreement that would benefit the most people possible,” Lowry said.

Salisbury selectboard Chairman Tom Scanlon was surprised to learn the local hatchery was on the chopping block. He noted the state recently invested in solar power for the station.

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FINANCIAL CLIMATE Rep. Peter Conlon, D-Cornwall, represents the House district that includes Salisbury. He’s concerned about the impact that closure of the Salisbury hatchery could have on workers and the local economy.

“This proposal… requires very close examination,” he said. “Not only is the hatchery a very unique feature of Salisbury that employs four full-time people, it’s also an important part of the state’s fisheries program.”

That said, Conlon knows that retaining the hatchery might be a tough sell in a problematic financial climate.

“It’s certainly a difficult challenge,” he said.

Fish & Wildlife officials don’t yet have a long-term plan for the Salisbury hatchery property if it’s decommissioned.

“We’re going to put it in stasis in a way that it won’t be damaged,” Porter said of the short-term plan.

“Obviously, it’s a state asset. We’ll keep the heat on at a minimal level and keep the water flowing enough so it doesn’t get damaged.”

Porter acknowledged the proposal to close the facility has been unpopular in some circles.

“We’ve had significant concern expressed, both by people in the community and by anglers,” Porter said. “I’m getting many emails and some calls about it. I have had several legislators come up to me and express concern and even frustration with this approach.”

An unpopular plan, but one steeped in financial realities, officials said.

“This is the approach we felt was needed to match those revenues and expenses,” Porter said.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019

MATT DICKERSON

Melting down, still thankful In the midst of our ongoing yo-yo winter of melt-downs alternating with arctic blasts — the latter of which admittedly haven’t been nearly as intense in Vermont as in the Midwest — my wife and I managed to get out into the woods on our cross-country skis a couple times. And despite the many days when conditions simply didn’t encourage or even allow an outing, I’ve found myself appreciative of just how good we have it in Addison County.

The windows of opportunity for ideal crosscountry skiing have not been large this winter. It seems that snow falls deep and heavy, raising my hopes for a glide through snowy woods of the Bread Loaf campus and the Green Mountain National Forest.

But before I can even get my Nordic boots laced to my feet the rain comes and washes everything out. As I write this column, the thermometer reads 49 degrees F in Middlebury and 46 degrees F up in Ripton. Big puddles are forming in my yard. Rikert Nordic Center still lists most of their trails as open with spring-skiing conditions, but it’s too wet for any grooming activity.

More rain is in the forecast.

Because of my own busier-thanusual schedule of work and travel this January, my wife has taken advantage of those windows better than I, getting up the mountain without me a couple times — leaving me just a bit melancholy as I looked out the window of my office at the snow she was skiing in and I was only looking at. Still, as noted, we’ve managed to get up to Rikert a couple times together when the conditions were beautiful: when a fresh few inches of powder covered all the crust and ice from the earlier rain, and though we had to traverse a few frozen springs, no barren ground blocked our way.

Even the drive up the Middlebury Gorge has been stunning the past few days, watching the Middlebury River rush and tumble over and around myriad unique formations of towers, shelves, and arches of ice.

We collaborated in our attempt to (See Dickerson, Page 2B)

SPORTS

Schedule

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Hockey 2/8 Burr & Burton at MUHS.................. 5 PM 2/13 MUHS at Harwood........................ 5 PM 2/15 MUHS at S. Burlington............ 7:30 PM 2/16 MUHS at U-32......................... 4:15 PM Boys’ Hockey 2/8 Rutland at MUHS............................ 7 PM 2/12 MUHS at St. Albans................. 5:15 PM 2/15 Stowe at MUHS............................ 7 PM 2/16 MUHS at Stowe............................ 7 PM Girls’ Basketball 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 2/11 Milton at VUHS............................. 7 PM 2/11 OV at Mill River............................. 7 PM 2/13 VUHS at Colchester..................... 7 PM 2/13 MUHS at Mt. Abe.......................... 7 PM 2/14 Windsor at OV.............................. 7 PM 2/16 Colchester at MUHS.............. 12:30 PM 2/16 Mt. Abe at Mt. Mansfield.......... 2:30 PM Boys’ Basketball 2/7 VUHS at Mt. Abe............................ 7 PM 2/8 OV at MSJ...................................... 7 PM

(See Schedule, Page 3B)

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VUHS post players too much for MUHS girls

Tigers show better in Commodore rematch

By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — An improving Middlebury Union High School girls’ basketball team hung with visiting Vergennes for the better part of three quarters on Tuesday.

But with Tigers down by just six at 1:35 of the third quarter, the Commodores used their advantage in the paint in an 18-1 run on the way to a 51-35 victory. Senior forwards Emma Bryant and Brianna VanderWey combined for 14 points in that stretch.

The Tigers had cut the lead to 31-25 on back-to-back jumpers by freshmen Hannah Turner and Fairley Olson, both set up by senior Taylor Sylvester, before VUHS took charge.

Regardless, the young Tigers showed better ball movement and offensive structure than earlier in the season, and have now scored at least 34 points in three straight games after cracking 30 points just once in their first 12 games.

Understandably with a team that gave four freshmen regular minutes on Tuesday — a fifth, Annie Andrus, is injured — turnovers remained an issue, with 25.

But VUHS Coach Billy Waller noted how much better the Tigers looked than in their 49-17 loss in Vergennes on Jan. 8, in particular by moving the ball well against the Commodores’ halfcourt man defense (he switched to a zone in the second half) and fullcourt press.

“They’re working toward a brighter day,” Waller said. “They handled the pressure way better.”

The Tiger defense also forced 25 turnovers, and they held the bigger Commodores to a 30-25 advantage on the boards, including

MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School junior Phoebe Smith dives in vain to keep the ball in play under the Vergennes basket during Tuesday’s game in Middlebury. Thanks to an 18-1 second-half scoring run the Commodores prevailed, 51-35.

Independent photo/Steve James

team rebounds. Sylvester and junior forward Phoebe Smith grabbed five apiece, and senior forward Samantha Paige, who led MUHS with eight points, had four. Bryant (nine boards) and VanderWey (six) led the Commodores.

Five Commodores scored in the first period, and senior point guard Ciara McClay added a transition assist to classmate Morgan Lynk to her game-opening hoop as VUHS took an early lead. But three Tigers answered, including senior forward Ashley Sunderland with three free throws, and it was 10-7 after one quarter.

The game stayed tight for half the second period, but then VUHS began to find sophomore forward Kate Gosliga in the post. Gosliga scored nine of her game-high 15 points in the period as VUHS stretched the lead to 27-19.

Senior Tiger guard Carly Larocque (seven points) hit a jumper and a drive and Paige chipped in a putback and a post move to keep MUHS (See Basketball, Page 2B)

TIGER FRESHMAN FAIRLEY Olson can’t penetrate a packed Vergennes defense of Briana VanderWey, left, Amber Krumrie and Sophie Hatch in the fourth quarter of the home loss to the Commodores

Independent photo/Steve James

Return of Tiger hoop star causes stir in Pepin

PANTHER COLLEEN CAVENEY darts off with the prize as Colby freshman guard Keagan Dunbar, who was a standout at Middlebury Union High School, falls during a tussle for the loose ball in Saturday’s game in Middlebury. Caveney got five steals in the Panthers’ 71-62 loss to the Mules.

Independent photo/Steve James

Lost weekend for women’s hoop

By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — A pair of tough home losses this past weekend hurt the Middlebury College women’s basketball team’s chances to host a NESCAC quarterfinal for a third straight season.

On Friday night the Panthers (17-5 overall, 4-4 in NESCAC) had undefeated first-place Bowdoin, the No. 1 team in NCAA Division III, on the ropes. But the 22-0 Polar Bears rallied from 13 points down at the start of the fourth quarter to edge the Panthers, 62-58.

On Saturday, Colby (9-12, 2-6 NESCAC) drained 13 of 21 threepoint attempts and held the Panthers to less than 24 percent shooting through three quarters in a 71-62 upset.

The Panthers are still in decent shape. They are tied for fifth with Williams and own the head-to-head tie-breaker with the Ephs. Both teams play at second-place Amherst and last-place Hamilton this weekend. A split should give Middlebury the No. 5 seed.

That would mean a quarterfinal (See Panthers, Page 3B)

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Wrestlers post wins at Mt. Mansfield tournament

By ANDY KIRKALDY JERICHO — Two Otter Valley and one Mount Abraham union high school wrestlers won their weight classes at Mount Mansfield Union’s annual Jason Lowell Memorial Tournament on Saturday, and many wrestlers from those schools, Vergennes and Middlebury scored top-four finishes.

Otters David Williams at 138 pounds and Josh Beayon at 182 rolled to titles, as did Eagle Nate Lavoie at 152 pounds.

Peru, N.Y., dominated the tournament with 338 points, while Mount Abe (111) and VUHS (110) took second and third, respectively. OV (103) was fifth, a point behind fourth-place Essex. MUHS, with just two wrestlers on the mats, scored 23 points to finish 19th among the roughly two-dozen competing teams.

Williams won all three of his matches at 138 and posted an 18-2 major decision over Peru’s Jack Hayes in the final.

Lavoie went 5-0 in round robin competition at 152, including a pin against second-place Hunter Cameron of Rutland.

Beayon went 4-0 in his 182 round robin, including a pin over second-place Riely Amerosa of MMU. Two local wrestlers earned second-place finishes.

(See Wrestling, Page 3B)

Hoop: Boys’ teams, Eagle girls prevail

ScoreBOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Hockey 2/6 MUHS at Hartford.............................Late Boys’ Hockey 2/6 Rice at MUHS...................................Late Girls’ Basketball 2/4 Proctor vs. OV................................56-43 2/5 VUHS vs. MUHS............................51-35 2/5 Mt. Abe vs. Missisquoi....................52-38 Boys’ Basketball 2/4 MUHS vs. Mt. Abe..........................52-47 2/4 VUHS vs. Missisquoi......................43-41 2/5 OV vs. Springfield...........................44-34 2/6 St. Albans at MUHS..........................Late COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Hockey 2/5 Midd. vs. Norwich...............................3-0

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MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE’S EMILY Wander dribble up the court past Colby guard Keagan Dunbar in Saturday’s game at Pepin Gym, which was won by the visitors from Maine.

Independent photo/Steve James

By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — The 500 fans in Middlebury College’s Pepin Gymnasium before Saturday’s women’s basketball game did not give their loudest cheers to any of the host Panthers during player introductions.

The most noise came when the announcer called the name of the freshman wearing No. 21 for Colby: Keagan Dunbar.

A year ago Dunbar wore Middlebury “Oh, my Union High gosh, it was School black or white uniforms amazing. with It’s such an trimmed Tiger orange amazing and was putting community. the finishing touches on a Honestly, four-year varsity I wasn’t hoop career that expecting saw her put up any of 1,625 points and this. It was lead the state really cool.” in scoring as a — Keagan sophomore.

Dunbar also Dunbar won two state championships as a lacrosse defender and was a popular teammate. On Saturday she was mobbed by family members, friends and fans after her Colby team upset the Panthers.

Dunbar insisted she had no idea what was coming when she trotted onto the floor before the game and posed for selfies and exchanged hugs afterward.

“Oh, my gosh, it was amazing. It’s such an amazing community,” she said. “Honestly, I wasn’t expecting any of this. It was really cool.”

For her, the game itself was mixed.

Dunbar, a starter who is the teams’ second-leading scorer, hit her first three shots to help Colby take an early lead it would never surrender.

(See Dunbar, Page 3B)

ADDISON COUNTY — The Middlebury boys edged Mount Abraham to highlight area high school basketball earlier this week. In other action the Mount Abe girls and Vergennes and Otter Valley boys all picked up wins, but the OV girls dropped a home contest.

The MUHS girls hosted VUHS on Tuesday; see story on Page 1B. TIGERS TOP EAGLES On Monday the Tigers prevailed in a back-and-forth battle with the host Eagles, 52-47. The Tigers led at the half, 32-27, but the Eagles rallied to tie the game after three periods, 39-39, and then took a 44-39 lead midway through the fourth.

Spencer Cadoret helped the Tigers fight back with all five of his points down the stretch, and Gabe Dunn hit three late free throws to seal the victory for the Tigers, who improved to 11-2 with yet another close win — seven by five points or fewer. They remain in the top four in Division I. Gabe Dunn (16 points) and Zach Dunn (12 points, eight rebounds, four steals) sparked MUHS. Tyler Buxton added eight rebounds, eight assists and four steals, and Parker Beatty chipped in 17 rebounds, six points and seven assists.

Shain Sargent scored 14 points to lead Mount Abe, and Parker Hines added 10. The Eagles dropped to 5-8, with four losses by 10 points or fewer.

In a Wednesday game, the Tiger boys were set to entertain St. Albans.

The Eagle-VUHS boys’game was moved from Wednesday to Thursday.

(See Wrap, Page 3B)

Sports BRIEFS

MUHS dancers net thirds at BFA

ST. ALBANS — The Middlebury Union High School dance team posted solid results at a Saturday competition hosted by BFA-St. Albans.

The Tigers finished third out of eight teams in the Hip Hop discipline, trailing only Mount Mansfield and Lamoille.

MUHS took fourth out of eight teams in Jazz, losing a tiebreaker for third place with South Burlington.

MMU and Lamoille again ran 1-2.

Next up for the Tiger dance team is the NVAC championship competition this Saturday at South Burlington at 1 p.m. Vergennes Union High School will host the state championship competition on Feb. 23.

PAGE 2B — Addison Independent, Thursday, February 7, 2019

Dickerson (Continued from Page 1B) describe the unique color of green.

Emerald? Sea? Glacial? None quite captured the beauty of the water.

One of my trips that kept me off the trails at Rikert for a weekend was a recent speaking trip to Freeport, Maine, where I gave a talk at L.L. Bean on my experience as artist-in-residence at Glacier National Park. The trip wasn’t a complete washout in terms of skiing. Smiling Hill Farm in Westbrook, not far from the borders of Portland, is the oldest continuously operating dairy in the United States. The 500-acre farm has been in the Knight family since the 1700s. They sell their milk in reusable, redeemable glass bottles, and in addition to the farm fresh skim, 2 percent and whole milk they also have Maine blueberryflavored milk along with the more traditional chocolate, coffee and strawberry milks. For half the year, they even offer banana milk.

To make the best use of their land and keep it from being developed, the farm has also added cross-country ski trails: about 25 kilometers of groomed trails winding through the woods, over streams and along the edges of meadows. They even have a little

rental shop. We showed up at the farm a few hours before my talk at L.L. Bean (about half an hour north of the dairy) and bought a pass. Though the friendly woman at the little shed that serves as their ski center showed us the recommended beginner loop, we took off on the more adventurous trail that she warned us did lots of winding through the trees with plenty of dips and climbs. Over the next 75 minutes, we managed to ski essentially the entire perimeter of their trail system, with several loops and turns in and out of the woods to add distance. Though most of their snow had also been washed out by the rains of the previous week, a fresh five inches of powdery snow blanketed the ground. Except for one or two slightly bare patches where pine needles or grass broke through the snow, conditions were quite good. The woods were quiet — remarkably so, given our proximity to one of the larger cities in New England. We saw only one other skier, and any sounds of traffic were remote and muffled.

On the one hand, it wasn’t Vermont. Whenever we popped out of the woods, we were aware of industrial buildings lining the far side of the meadow. At one

point we skied a quarter kilometer underneath a big powerline. The hilliest sections we skied were about as hilly as the Battell Loop at Rikert, which I think of as the flat part of the trail system. And being so close to the coast, the snow just doesn’t last as long there.

Still, as I glided beneath a big stand of tall pines, and over a wood bridge above a meandering stream, I thought that if I lived in Portland I would spend a lot of time there at Smiling Hills. I’m sure the trail system would become familiar very quickly. So would the various flavors of milk.

But most importantly, they also make homemade gourmet ice cream from the fresh milk and cream of their own dairy, which they sell year round in their dairy and scoop shop about 30 yards across the parking lot from the ski center — a shop that stays open an hour past the closure of the ski trails. A little bit of their ginger ice cream along with a big swig of Maine blueberry milk proved a perfect ending to an afternoon exploring some new woods. Yes. I would miss the great skiing opportunities of Addison County if I had to move to Portland.

But I could definitely imagine becoming a regular at Smiling Hill.

COMMODORE EMMA BRYANT and Tiger Ashley Sunderland fight for the ball in the third quarter of Tuesday’s game at Middlebury Union High School. Vergennes won the game, 51-35.

Independent photo/Steve James

Basketball (Continued from Page 1B) close, but the Tigers had no answer for Gosliga.

“They don’t have a matchup for Kate,” Waller said.

The Tigers kept battling in the third. Although the VUHS switch to the zone gave them trouble, they also held the Commodores at bay, in the first 6:35 allowing only a Lynk hoop after a steal and a coast-to-coast bucket by VUHS freshman Felicia Poirier. A basket by Sunderland inside preceded Turner’s and Olson’s jumpers as the lead shrank to six.

But in the last 1:25 VanderWay (10 points) hit the offensive glass twice.

She hit two free throws after a foul the first time and laid the ball in the second time to make it 35-25 after three.

In the first 1:30 of the fourth VanderWay assisted sophomore Amber Krumrie’s jumper and then hit a short jumper of her own on a feed from Gosliga to make it 39-35.

Larocque hit a free throw to stop the 8-0 run, but then Bryant took over by scoring all of her eight points: a free throw, a post move assisted by senior Emily Gosliga, a three-point play also set up by Emily Gosliga, and a putback. Kate Gosliga capped the 18-1 run with a post move set up by sister Emily, and it was 49-26 at 3:30.

The Tigers worked to close the game on a 9-2 run with points from Sylvester, Paige, Larocque and Olson.

Waller praised Coach Jen Heath’s Tigers, who remain in search of their first victory.

VERGENNES GUARD FELICIA Poirier and the Tiger Hannah Turner, both freshmen, appear to be floating as Poirier moves out of the defensive zone in Tuesday’s game between the county rivals in Middlebury.

Independent photo/Steve James

“To be this late in the year and still fighting, I give her kids a lot of credit,” he said.

Waller was happy the 7-7 Commodores started to more consistently work the ball into their post players. In their past two games, both losses, Division I teams had worked hard to deny those entry passes, he said, but the team that routinely plays 10 athletes has

remained positive and focused.

“Overall, I feel like some of the things we’ve been able to do well all year haven’t gone as well lately just because of the competition,” Waller said. “But I am very happy with the fact I get contributions from everybody that plays. And kids are still trying to get better.”

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

Men’s hoop wins twice, moves into first WATERVILLE, Maine — The Middlebury College men’s basketball team continued its surge through the NESCAC standings and its strong defensive play this past weekend, when the Panthers (17-5, 6-2 NESCAC) swept Colby and Bowdoin in Maine to move into a tie with Williams for first place in the league.

The Panthers will entertain Hamilton at 7 p.m. on Friday and Amherst at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Entering a midweek makeup game, Hamilton was 19-2, 5-2 NESCAC, and Amherst was 17-2, 5-2 NESCAC, and the teams were tied for third place.

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If the Panthers win both games this weekend they would clinch the top seed for the NESCAC playoffs because they own the head-to-head tiebreaker with Williams.

In their past four league games they have allowed an average of 55.75 points, close to 30 points lower than their previous per-game points-allowed average in NESCAC play.

On this past Saturday the Panthers topped host Colby, 81-68. The Mules fell to 15-7, 3-5 in league play. Middlebury held Colby to 30 points in the second half after trailing at the break, 40-38, and went on a decisive 15-0 run after leading, 56-55, with 10:39 to go.

Jack Farrell led the Panthers with 21 points, and Eric McCord chipped in 19 points and eight rebounds. Matt Folger added with 11 points and 15

rebounds for his 10th double-double of the season, and blocked three shots. Max Bosco scored 14 points to go along with four assists. Sam Jefferson paced Colby with 16 points.

On Friday the Panthers held host Bowdoin to 19 first-half points in a 63-51 victory over the Polar Bears (13-8, 3-5). Bowdoin went on to upset Williams on Saturday.

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Folger scored 15 points to lead Middlebury, while McCord recorded his eighth double-double of the season with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

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FRIENDS, FANS, FAMILY members and former teammates of Colby College freshman basketball player and former Middlebury Union High School standout Keagan Dunbar (center) gather around her on Saturday for a photo op after her Colby team upset the Middlebury College women’s team.

Dunbar is Colby’s second-leading scorer and helped the Panther women draw their largest crowd of the season.

My teammates are some of my best friends. And academically I was nervous, a NESCAC school coming from Middlebury high school, and there’s always, ‘You just got in because you’re an athlete,’ but it’s been totally fine. I’m doing well.”

Dunbar was one of a number of remarkable female athletes in the MUHS class of 2018, a group that won two Nordic skiing titles (a feat matched by the Tiger boys’ seniors) as well as the two lacrosse titles.

A short list would also include Andi Boe, Helen Anderson, Satchel

McLaughlin, Caroline Kimble and Isabel Rosenberg (a member of four championship teams), many of whom were four-year varsity Tiger athletes and some of whom are continuing or planning to continue playing sports in college.

“It was amazing, and having all those girls on the lacrosse team was amazing,” Dunbar said. “And a lot of us were so close. It’s great to have their support, and support them.”

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“We’re used to holding teams after notching five in the first, but the around the 50s. Our shots on offense Panthers were out of synch, passing up did not fall, but I think we have differ- open jumpers while the Mules were ent ways of accomplishing things and contesting at the basket, blocking five beating a team,” she said. first-half shots.

On Saturday, the teams traded Russell and Sarah Hancock each hit hoops to open the game, two threes as the Mules with Panther center Cath- “We’re used to went five-for-five from erine Harrison and Mule behind the arc in the holding teams freshman and former third period and moved Middlebury Union High around the the lead to 60-35. Maya School standout Keagan 50s. Our shots Davis and Harrison Dunbar doing early dam- on offense did scored four apiece to age. Dunbar, a starter at not fall, but I keep the Panthers withguard, scored six of her think we have in shouting distance. eight points in the first In the fourth Davis quarter, but her minutes different ways (14 points) and Colwere limited with foul of accomplishing leen Caveney (eight) trouble (see related story). things and sparked a rally, and Colby’s bench also be- beating a team.” better defense closed gan to light it up, and subs — Coach K.J. the gap. A Harrison Paige Russell and Jackie Krasco jumper in the lane cut Albanese hit threes as the the lead to 63-51 at Mules finished the period 3:45, and the game on a 9-2 run to take a 22-13 lead. looked winnable. But the Panthers Colby hit four of five threes in the might have gotten the idea it wasn’t first period, and three of five in the their day when Hancock banked in a second as the Mules pushed the lead three at 3:16 to push the lead back to to 39-23 at the half. Ainsley Burns hit 15. two threes in the second period, and Davis finished with 22 points and forward Katie McCrum scored five 11 rebounds, Harrison scored 18, and points inside.

Caveney scored 10 and grabbed five Harrison scored six in the second steals. McCrum paced the Mules with

17 points, while Burns added 15.

On Friday the Panthers scored the final 16 points of the first half to take a 33-22 lead at the break. Caveney sank three treys during that surge.

Middlebury outscored Bowdoin by 17-15 on the third period to lead, 50-37, after 30 minutes. Critically, however, Harrison picked up her fourth foul in the period.

Middlebury still led by 54-44 when the Polar Bears went on a 10-2 run to slice the margin to 56-54 with 2:32 remaining. Maddie Hasson scored eight of Bowdoin’s 10 points during the spurt.

Two Davis free throws put Middlebury up by four, but Polar Bear Abby Kelly knocked down a three at 1:06 to make it 58-57. A Hasson three-point play gave Bowdoin the lead, 60-58, and two free throws sealed the 62-58 win.

Davis finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Caveney netted 13 and Harrison finished with 10 points and blocked a shot to become the school’s all-time leader in the category with 98. Alex Huffman added nine rebounds and four assists.

Kelly scored 18 points, while Hasson netted 15 points, 13 in the second half.

wood in the consolation final, 4-2.

Barret Barrows of VUHS finished third by going 2-2 in round-robin action at 182.

Gabriel Payne-Vinick of VUHS pinned OV’s Sam Martin in the 195 consolation final, part of his 4-1 record.

Commodore Brady Gebo’s 3-1 record included a pin of Springfield’s Donavin Sprano in the 220 consolation final.

Mount Abe’s Matt Cleaves pinned OV’s Charlie Noble in the 285 consolation final while compiling 3-1 record.

Taking fourths were OV’s Austin Cormany at 113 with an 0-2 mark; Gero of Mount Abe, 2-2 at 132; Commodore Jack Chaput, 2-2 at

(0-2).

• Two wrestlers at 145, Tiger Calvin Kennett (2-2) and Eagle Sam Rathbun (1-2).

• Two wrestlers at 170, Eagle Colby Pierro (0-2) and Otter Gadge Puro (1-2).

• Two wrestlers at 220, OV’s Jake Jones (1-2) and Eagle Keaton Rayborn (0-2).

“We needed it. We’ve been really streaky. We’ve been playing well, and then not so well,” Dunbar said.

“We’re starting to play together, and I think coming out here today was a real confidence booster.”

Dunbar said she is enjoying Colby athletically, socially and academically.

“I was really nervous coming in, because it was one of the schools I hadn’t visited the most. But my coaching staff, my teammates, they’re all amazing. I love the school,” she said. “It’s been great.

Panthers (Continued from Page 1B) rematch at likely No. 4 seed Trinity, which edged visiting Middlebury on Jan. 27, 59-55, a loss that started a three-game skid.

Coach K.J. Krasco said after Saturday’s setback she is not concerned about potential matchups. Rather, she would like to see the Panthers return to the form they showed before the three-game hiccup.

“We have to be mindful of what did happen this weekend, and we have to look in the mirror and hold ourselves accountable for what did happen this weekend, and also look in the mirror and see what more we can be doing to help each other out as a group,” Krasco said.

Despite the offense that was out of synch for the final quarter on Friday and the first three quarters on Sunday (to be fair, starting forward Betsy Knox was sidelined with an illness), Krasco said the bigger issue, especially on Saturday, was defense. The Panthers allow an average of 52.7 per game overall, and 60.9 to NESCAC foes, 10 fewer than they allowed the league’s ninth-place team on Saturday.

Krasco credited Colby’s shooting, but said her team’s defense was “really the deciding factor.”

OV BOYS On Tuesday the OV boys held off a rally from host Springfield to win, 44-34. OV led by 10 entering the fourth quarter, but the 1-10 Cosmos cut the lead to 35-34 before the Otters scored the game’s final nine points. Dylan Mackie scored 18 for OV, which won its fifth straight game to improve to 10-5 and unofficially into a three-way tie for fourth place in D-II. OTTER GIRLS On Monday visiting Proctor rallied from a 27-20 halftime deficit to knock off the Otters, 56-43.

Maddie Flanders (19 points), Allie Almond (16) and Maggie McKearin (13) paced the 10-3 Phantoms, a D-IV contender.

The Otters fell to 4-9 with their fifth straight loss, which came despite an early lead sparked by many of Leah Pinkowski’s 16 points. Livia Bernhardt (nine) and Alia Edmunds (seven) also contributed for OV.

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Dunbar

(Continued from Page 1B) But she also picked up two quick fouls and took an early seat.

When her team’s substitutes began raining three-pointers on the Panthers, the Colby coach stuck with the hot hands, and Dunbar ended up playing just 12 minutes. She finished with eight points, two rebounds, two assists and two turnovers.

She said the early foul woes were “a little bit” frustrating, but Dunbar was just happy her Mules team improved to 9-12 overall and earned its second league win.

(Continued from Page 1B) EAGLE GIRLS On Tuesday the Eagle girls used balanced scoring to get past improved Missisquoi, 52-38. Cora Funke led the way with 17 points, Chloe Johnston and Jalen Cook tossed in 10 points apiece, and Molly Murray added nine as the Eagles improved to 13-2. They remained in first place in D-II with five games to go. Mikayla Langlois scored eight for the 5-10 T-Birds.

VUHS BOYS On Monday the Commodore boys held off a comeback bid by visiting Missisquoi (1-12) to prevail, 43-41.

VUHS led by 10 entering the final period before weathering the storm, thanks in part to 12 points from Luke Bergmans and nine points and 10 rebounds from Kevin Jackson. Gabe Unwin scored 14 for the T-Birds.

VUHS improved to 3-10 heading into Wednesday’s game at Mount Abe.

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Wrestling (Continued from Page 1B) Aidan Gebo of VUHS won twice at 126 to reach the final, where he defaulted to winner Logan Dubuque of Peru. Eagle senior Roman Mayer, Vermont’s top-ranked wrestler at 126 pounds, did not compete on Saturday.

Eagle Kevin Pearsall won twice by pin to reach the 220 final, but there he was pinned by Peru’s Mason Moulding.

Six wrestlers from the region took thirds. Tiger senior Justin Jackson paced his team with 3-1 record at 132 and pinned fourth-place Parker Gero of Mount Abe in the consolation final.

Mount Abe’s John Bent, 4-1 at 145, defeated Alan Clark of Har-

Schedule (Continued from Page 1B)

2/8 Enosburg at MUHS......................... 7 PM 2/9 Mt. Abe at Missisquoi...................... 7 PM 2/12 VUHS at Milton............................. 7 PM 2/12 St. Albans at Mt. Abe.................... 7 PM 2/12 Missisquoi at MUHS..................... 7 PM 2/15 Mt. Abe at MUHS.......................... 7 PM 2/15 VUHS at Missisquoi...................... 7 PM 2/15 Mill River at OV............................. 7 PM Wrestling 2/9 NVAC Meet at St. J........................10 AM Wrestling 2/9 NVAC Meet at St. J........................10 AM Gymnastics 2/16...............................State Meet at Essex COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Hockey 2/8 Midd. at Williams............................ 7 PM 2/9 Williams at Midd............................. 7 PM

2/15 Midd. at Hamilton.......................... 7 PM 2/16 Midd. at Amherst........................... 3 PM Women’s Hockey 2/8 Colby at Midd.................................. 7 PM 2/9 Colby at Midd.................................. 3 PM 2/12 Midd. at Plattsburgh...................... 7 PM 2/15 Williams at Midd........................... 7 PM 2/16 Midd. at Williams.......................... 7 PM Women’s Basketball 2/8 Midd. at Hamilton............................ 7 PM 2/9 Midd. at Amherst............................. 3 PM 2/16 NESCAC Quarterfinal.....................TBD Men’s Basketball 2/8 Hamilton at Midd............................. 7 PM 2/9 Amherst at Midd.............................. 3 PM 2/16 NESCAC Quarterfinal.....................TBD Late games were played after deadline.

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Vergennes Police Log VERGENNES — Vergennes police conducted seven special directed patrols between Jan. 28 and Feb. 3 as part of their ongoing effort to deter speeding and enforce traffic laws within city limits.

Three of the patrols did not result in any stops: on Panton Road on Jan. 29, on Monkton Road on Feb. 1, and on West Main Street on Feb. 2.

But the other patrols — on West Main Street on Jan. 28, South Maple Street on Feb. 2, West Main Street and Hopkins Road on Feb. 3, and Victory and Green streets on Feb. 3, collectively resulted in the issuing of nine tickets and three warnings.

In other action during that week, Vergennes police: • On Jan. 28 helped Vermont

State Police by handling a two-car accident on Route 7 in Waltham.

On Jan. 29: • Conducted background investigations for the U.S. Army and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

• Helped motorists get into their locked vehicles on Main Street and Panton Road.

On Jan. 30: • Ticketed and ordered towed a vehicle left on Main Street overnight in violation of the city’s wintertime parking ban.

• Accepted for disposal a pellet gun that a Northlands Job Corps student had tossed in a campus Dumpster; police said they were told the student had been dismissed from the program.

• Told a Waltham man who had brought his drunken daughter to the station for police to deal with that she had committed no crime and they could not accept responsibility.

• Reported to the Counseling Service of Addison County that a man was making employees of a local bank uncomfortable.

On Feb. 1: • Dealt with minor two-car accidents on Main Street and at the intersection of Main and South Water streets.

• Returned two truant students to Vergennes Union High School.

On Feb. 2 served a custody order to an Alden Place resident on behalf of a Lamoille County court.

On Feb. 3: • Conducted an afternoon joint

Addison County Traffic Safety Coordinator Program effort in Bristol along with Bristol and Vermont State police. Police said they stopped 279 cars and cited one driver for driving under the influence of alcohol. Cited for DUI was Johnathan F. Matson, 44, of Bristol, after his blood-alcohol content allegedly tested at 0.095 percent; the legal limit for driving is 0.08.

• Had a local teen transported to the UVM Medical Center for counseling.

• Checked the welfare of a South Water Street resident who was reported to be depressed; police said she was OK. • Conducted a Drug Recognition Expert evaluation for Vermont State Police at the police station.

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Middlebury Police Log

MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police responded, with Middlebury Regional EMS staff, to a singlevehicle rollover crash near the intersection of College Street and Storrs Avenue on Feb. 2.

Police said the driver was removed from the vehicle by Middlebury Heavy Rescue and was taken to Porter Hospital for evaluation.

In other action last week, Middlebury police: • Quieted a loud party at a Court Street residence on Jan. 28.

• Stopped a driver who witnesses claimed had been driving erratically on Route 7 South on Jan. 28. Police said the driver was not intoxicated.

• Conducted a welfare check on Jan. 29 on a Sugarwood Court resident who hadn’t been seen for a few days. Police said the man was in the hospital.

• Ticketed several vehicle on College Street that were in violation of the town’s winter parking ordinance on Jan. 29.

• Stood by with a driver waiting for a tow truck to clear a vehicle that had veered off Route 7 North on Jan. 30.

• Assisted a local funeral home that was trying to recoup money from a person who had defaulted on their bill on Jan. 30.

• Responded to a report of a group of youths allegedly intimidating another youth at the Ilsley Library on Jan. 30. Police said they’re investigating the matter.

• Assisted Middlebury Regional EMS officials in caring for a person who had had a medical event at the Middlebury VFW on Exchange Street on Jan. 31.

• Seized a knife from a student at Mary Hogan Elementary School on Feb. 1. Police said they turned the knife over to the student’s father.

• Investigated a report of a woman being “disruptive” at the Supercuts business in the Centre shopping plaza off Court Street Extension on Feb. 1. Police said the woman, who was intoxicated, was given a ride to the Charter House Coalition’s warming shelter.

• Received a complaint about a vehicle leaving the scene of an accident on South Street Extension on Feb. 1.

• Responded to a reported fight at a Court Street apartment on Feb. 2.

Police said the involved parties had reconciled upon their arrival.

• Responded to a domestic dispute at a Jackson Lane residence on Feb. 2. Police said they helped one of the parties obtain a relied from abuse order.

• Assisted a Lindale Court resident who was having problems with her home heating system on Feb. 2.

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ADULT ALL‑ RECOVERY Group Meeting for anyone over 18 who is struggling with addiction disorders.

Wednesdays, 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 turn‑ ingpointaddisonvt.org.

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.

AL‑ANON: FOR FAMI‑ LIES and friends affected by someone’s drinking.

Members share experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. New‑ comers welcome. Confiden‑ tial. St. Stephen’s Church (use front side door and go to basement) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15‑8:15 pm.

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 Meeting, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Park St. 7‑8pm. AA 24‑Hour Hotline 802‑388‑9284, aavt. org.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ 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, Bran‑ don, St. Thomas Episco‑ pal Church, Rte 7 South, 7:30‑8:30pm.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 3 TUESDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm.

Daily Reflection Meeting, Vergennes, Congregational Church, Water St. 7‑8pm.

NA (JUST IN TIME) Mon‑ days, 6:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 4 WEDNESDAY. Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ bury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 7:15‑8:15am. Discus‑ sion Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. 12 Step Meeting, Brandon, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South, 7‑8pm. 12 Step Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 7‑8pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 5 THURSDAY. 12 Steps and Traditions Meeting, Ripton, Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am. Big Book Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Alternat‑ ing Format Meeting, Fer‑ risburgh, Assembly of God Christian Center. Route 7, 7‑8pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 6 FRIDAY. Discus‑ sion Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Big Book Meeting, Bristol, How‑ den Hall, 19 West St. 6‑7pm.

Discussion Meeting, Ver‑ gennes, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Park St. 8‑9pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 7 SATURDAY. Discussion Meeting, Mid‑ dlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am. Discussion Meet‑ ing, Middlebury, Beginner’s Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 6:30‑7:30pm.

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BY SOMEONE’S DRINK‑ ING? Opening Our Hearts Al‑Anon Group meets each Wednesday at 1:30 pm at Middlebury’s St. Stephen’s Church on Main St. (enter side door and follow signs).

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

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INDOOR YARD SALE and silent auction. Feb. 16th, Saturday. 8:30am‑4pm.

American Legion, Middle‑ bury, VT. Benefit Brendon P. Cousino Med47 Founda‑ tion. Breakfast 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 Middlebury. Approved for seating for 24. Plenty of parking, lots of possibilities.

Available September 1. Text only to 802‑373‑6456.

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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 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.

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

Applications will be accepted until the positions have been filled.

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MiddState Towing Co. Hiring Full and Part Time Tow Truck Drivers.

Duties include: (But not limited to) Towing and accident recovery of light to heavy-duty vehicles, flat tire changes, jump starts, vehicle unlocks and equipment hauling Job Requirements: • 23+ years of age minimum for insurance reasons • Take personal responsibility of company equipment and customer’s vehicles • Able to problem solve and communicate effectively (written & verbal) • MUST live in the proximity of New Haven due to on call coverage • CDL and driving experience preferred, Clean Driving record, pass Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing • Excel in a team work environment or alone, work in challenging, high energy recovery situations • Interact with customers and provide quality customer service

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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.

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.

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R E F U G E R E C O V E RY ‑ TUESDAYS 6‑7 p.m. A non‑theistic, Buddhist‑in‑ spired approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds.

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

PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am.

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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.

Town of Bridport — Town Clerk Position

The Town is accepting applications from applicants for the position of Town Clerk for the term of one year to commence in March of 2019.

Job requirements include, but are not limited to: The Town Office shall be open to the public twenty-four hours weekly. The position involves having to work at elections and taking minutes at Selectboard meetings.

In addition to demonstrating the highest ethical standards and attention to detail, applicant must demonstrate excellent writing and computer skills.

The scope of duties will be established by the Selectboard and will include but not be limited to: All statutory requirements of the Town Clerk. Establish and maintain good community relations by answering questions and assisting Town residents and others seeking access to information in a friendly and collaborative manner. Preparation and posting of meeting notices for and assisting the Selectboard and other Town Boards, Commissions and Town Officers in completion of their duties. Read and utilize communications from Vermont League of Cities & Towns and Vermont Secretary of State’s Office. Needs to be a Notary Public while serving. Be willing to ask for help and seek additional training.

Each sealed application, including resume part thereof, must be received either by mail or be hand delivered by February 25, 2019 to: Joan Huestis, Selectboard Chair at 3566 Basin Harbor Road Bridport, VT 05734. Applications delivered after such date will not be considered. For more information, email Joan Huestis at bridportdpw@gmavt.net. For the information in this notice and possible other information go to the Town’s website at www.bridportvt.org.

The Selectboard reserves the right to reject all applicants.

Joan Huestis, Selectboard Chair, dated February 4, 2019

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BUSY DENTAL OFFICE seeking full‑time recep‑ tionist in Vergennes, VT. Experience preferred but will train right person.

Please send resume to; info@drcongalton.com.

THE CITY OF Vergennes has an immediate position for a full‑time Administra‑ tive Assistant who will have the primary responsibility of accounts payable. The posi‑ tion is located in downtown Vergennes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: entering invoices into NEMRC AP software, print‑ ing checks, reconciling GL account, warrant report, re‑ trieving/opening and sorting mail, weekly payroll admin‑ istration, human resources and benefits administration.

Please submit resume to mchabot@vergennes.org.

FULLY EQUIPPED CAFE for Rent. Located in Ken‑ nedy Brothers building 11 Main Street, Vergennes.

Contact Robert Feuerstein 802‑877‑2975, Robert@ken‑ nedybrothers.com.

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MIDDLEBURY, 2,600 SQ FT office space. Court St., central location, parking. Can be subdivided. Real‑Net Man‑ agement Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

BOOKKEEPER‑ WELLS Mountain in Bristol, Ver‑ mont is looking for a full time, full‑charge bookkeep‑ er to manage a portfolio of for‑profit and non‑profit enti‑ ties. Must have experience with payroll, financial state‑ ments, bank reconciliation, and general bookkeeping.

Associates or bachelor’s degree in finance, account‑ ing, preferred. Experience with 501c3 audits a plus.

Salary commensurate with experience. Pleas‑ ant, collegial working en‑ vironment. Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@welllsmountain.com.

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 warehouse. 29.5 hours a week to start, with the po‑ tential 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, indicat‑ ing the position for which you’re applying, to HOPE, 282 Boardman Street, Suite 1A, Middlebury, or email to receptionist@hope‑vt.org.

PAINTERS WANTED ‑ Acorn Painting is seeking two professional painters for winter interior work. Ex‑ cellent pay, great benefits.

Reliable transportation, 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 necessary.

Call 453‑5611 Serious ap‑ plicants only.

THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS is looking for a reli‑ able early morning riser to deliver copies of the news‑ paper in Shelburne. Inter‑ ested parties must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and liability insur‑ ance. Potential earnings of $1,600 plus tips. $150 con‑ tract incentive after 30 days.

Please contact Monique at 802‑316‑7194 for more in‑ formation.

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Immediate Opening: Custodian at Lothrop Elementary School

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Please visit www.whistlepigwhiskey.com/ work-with-us/ for a list of current openings and how to apply.

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

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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.

E.O.E.

Lothrop Elementary School, Lothrop, VT is accepting applications for a part time (22.5 hours per week) custodian. Starting rate of pay is $12.45/hr. A minimum of high school diploma, GED or equivalent with demonstrated custodial experience preferred.

If interested, please apply through schoolspring.com with the following requirements or send a cover letter, resume and current letters of recommendation to:

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

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

802‑349‑8544.

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

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SHOREHAM: TORREY IS‑ LAND. 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.

Available for Eligible Applicants

We currently are accepting applications for one or two bedroom apartments. These units are subsidized through the Department of HUD Section 8 Rental Assistance Program and are available for occupancy by elderly and/or handicapped persons. Eligible families will pay 30% of their adjusted income for rent.

For more information, please write or call the management agent.

Real-Net Managment, Inc. 26 Court Street Middlebury, VT 05753 802-388-4994

BRANDON: PARK VILLAGE is now accepting applications for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apart‑ ments. Rents starting at $700, includes heat and trash. No pets. Laundry on site. Income restrictions apply. Call Summit Property Management Group at 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website, summitpmg.com.

BRISTOL VILLAGE, HIGHLY Visible Retail/Office street level space on the Main Street. Approx. 1,800 SF plus basement storage. Available March 1, 2019. $1,370 mo.

Call Tom at Wallace Realty 453‑4670 or Tom@Walla‑ ceRE.com.

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

802‑462‑2924.

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.

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

Want to Rent MIDDLEBURY ROOM OR studio apartment wanted to rent. Locally‑employed man: handy, hard working and re‑ sponsible, and can exchange labor, maintenance for afford‑ able rent. Can provide solid references from employers and landlords. 978‑514‑0975.

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.

WHITNEY’S CUSTOM FARM WORK. Pond agitat‑ ing, liquid manure hauling, drag line aerating. Call for price. 462‑2755, John Whit‑ ney.

Cars 2007 TOYOTA PRIUS Tour‑ ing. Gray, 94,000 miles, new snow and summer tires. No rust. Very depend‑ able. $6,000. Call Stephen 802‑598‑1931.

Stephen Eaton, Facilities Manager RNESU 49 Court Dr., Brandon, VT 05733 Position open until filled

Wanted TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT Antique dealer specializing in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, antique collect‑ ibles, etc. Visit bittneran‑ tiques.com or call Brian at 802‑272‑7527. Consulting/ appraisal services available.

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Addison Probate Court (1) Middlebury (3) State of Vermont (2) 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.

Kathleen Ramsay, Town Manager 1/28,31,2/4,7

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.

Kathleen Ramsay, Town Manager 1/31,2/4,7,11

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Troopers cite man for three violations ADDISON COUNTY — Vermont State Police troopers were driving northbound on Route 7 in Ferrisburgh at around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3, when they saw several traffic violations and stopped a car driven

by Kyle Reilly, 29, of Williston.

Police report that during the stop Reilly attempted to provide a false identity to the troopers. While looking into his background, troopers said they learned that Reilly’s driver’s license was under criminal suspension.

While speaking with Reilly, troopers also detected signs of impairment, so they screened him for driving under the influence (DUI), arrested him, and took him to the Vergennes Police Department for processing.

State police released Reilly after citing him for driving under the influence of drugs, providing false information to police and driving with a criminally suspended license. He is due to answer the charges in Addison County District Court, Criminal Division, on April 8.

Traffic tickets are pending.

In other recent activity, troopers: • On Jan. 30 between 1:30 and about 3 p.m. conducted a high-visibility, directed patrol on Route 7 in the area of Route 22A in Ferrisburgh.

The purpose of the patrol was to stop vehicles breaking traffic laws, educate the public, deter criminal activity and promote public safety on Vermont highways. Troopers stopped

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nine vehicles and took three motorists into custody — one for an active warrant.

One vehicle stopped was a Toyota sedan on Route 7 in Waltham for having an expired inspection decal.

Police ended up citing Cheryl Barrows, 54, of Salisbury for driving with a criminally suspended license and violation of conditions of release.

Another vehicle stopped was driven by Sybil Saunders, 45, of Vergennes. She was cited for driving with a criminally suspended license.

• On Jan. 31 at approximately 5:25 p.m. responded to a two-car crash on Route 7 near River Road in New Haven. Police report that a 2016 Dodge Dart driven by 50-yearold Joy Jackson had rear-ended a 2007 Honda CRV driven by Robert Wojcik, 51, of East Middlebury as the Honda was attempting to merge into another lane of travel. The road was reported to be wet. No injuries were reported.

Troopers said Jackson was at fault for this crash for following too closely, a violation of Title 23 VSA 1039.

The Dart was towed from the scene.

• On Jan. 31 at approximately

Veterans organization offers $33M in nursing scholarships VERMONT — The local chapter of the Forty and Eight, a national veterans organization, is offering scholarships to qualified undergraduate students enrolled in academic programs of study leading to either Associates or Bachelor Degrees in nursing. Although military experience is not required, these scholarships can help veterans in related military occupations prepare for civilian careers in the nursing profession.

The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, May 14, for scholarships to be awarded for the 2019 fall academic semester. Awards to successful applicants will be made

by July 1. At least one stipend of no more than $1,000 will be available.

A national program to help alleviate the shortage of skilled nurses in

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LINCOLN — Another fun Hill Country Holiday weekend is in the books as we celebrated 100 years of the Burnham Legacy. Artwork

by LCS students depicting images of Burnham Hall was on display throughout the weekend. From military whist, the spaghetti supper and variety show to the pancake breakfast, there was a little something for everyone. It’s always a fun time at the HCH Variety Show. So many different talents were on display from storytelling and joke making, to funny skits and singing. I’m especially proud of all the LCS students who shared their talents with us.

Mary Apgar took home the title of best meatball in the preschool’s meatball competition and Chuck Norton’s name was chosen as the 50/50 raffle winner. Abigail Gusakov took home first place and Jo Jackson was the second place winner in the Walter S. Burnham look alike contest.

Todd announced during the show that there was such a great turnout for Military Whist that they will also be hosting the card game on Friday, Feb. 15, Friday, March 1, and Friday, March 15, at Burnham Hall. Whist is an easy, fun game for all ages. Cost is only $1 per person.

BRIDGES will show the movie “RBG” at the library on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. At the age of 85, U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a lengthy legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon.

Explore her unique and unknown personal journey of her rise to the nation’s highest Court.

The library will offer a children’s craft session during vacation week on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Crafters will make their own marionette, and manipulate it to tell a story. Snacks will be provided.

Crafters will be working with paper, string, and decorations to make their creatures come alive.

The Big Change Roundup for Kids has officially kicked off at LCS. Students and faculty will be collecting monetary donations to benefit critically ill children at the

University of Vermont Children’s Hospital. If you’d like to help with their fundraising efforts, please visit the LCS page at bigchangeroundup. org or send in your donation with an LCS student. Thank you for your support. Together we can make a difference one dime at a time.

SAVE THE DATE: Winter break for the Mt. Abraham Unified School District is Monday, Feb. 18 through Friday, Feb. 22.

Until next time ... Let Nothing Dim The Light That Shines From Within.

Be Your Own Kind Of Beautiful.

When Nothing Goes Right, Go Left.

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MARKET REPORT ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES

RT. 125 • EAST MIDDLEBURY, VT Sales for Jan. 31st & Feb. 4th, 2019 BEEF Tullando Farm Allen Brisson Farm Art Huestis Farm Ethan Allen Farm Elysian Fields Barnes Black & White

Costs Lbs. per lb 1500 .65 1820 .60 1275 .57 1640 .56 1355 .52 1785 .505

CALVES Danyow Farm Allen Brisson Farm Monument Farms M. Dolloff Farm Nea-Tocht Farm T. Debevoise Farm

Costs Lbs. per lb Dollars 95 1.00 95.00 90 1.00 90.00 109 .65 70.85 101 .65 65.65 103 .60 61.80 98 .60 58.80

Dollars 975.00 1092.00 726.75 918.40 704.60 901.43

Total # Beef: 217 • Total # Calves: 376 We value our faithful customers.

Sales at 3pm - Mon. & Thurs.

For pickup and trucking, call 1-802-388-2661

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Middlebury Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 25, 2019 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at the Town Offices, 77 Main Street, to consider the following: 1. An application (file # 2019-08:053.000) request by Eric Friend (dba Friend Construction, LLC) for conditional use approval for a contractors shop/yard use on the property owned by Laurette Wetmore Life Estate. The property was previously used as a contractor’s/ woodworking shop/retail space since the 1950’s. The property is located at 1415 Case Street in the Agricultural Rural (AR), parcel ID #08:053.000.

Application, plans and additional information regarding this application may be viewed at the Planning and Zoning Office in the Town Offices or by calling 388-8100, Ext 210.

Participation in this public hearing is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

Jennifer Murray Zoning Administrator 2/7

Cornwall & weybridge Heliport Hearing

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notices

The Vermont Transportation Board at 9:30 a.m. on February 21, 2019 will conduct a site visit and hearing regarding multiple applications by the Lemon Fair Insect Control District for helicopter landing areas at the following locations: 380 Foote Farm Road in Cornwall, VT; vacant property at the intersection of West Street and Route 125 in Cornwall, VT; and at 2017 James Road in Weybridge, VT. A single site visit to all proposed locations will commence at 9:30 a.m. Parties interested in attending the site visit should meet at the Fellowship Hall of the Weybridge Congregational Church, 2790 Weybridge Road in Weybridge, VT. A representative of the applicant will escort the Board as well as those attending the site visit to the proposed helicopter landing areas.

Immediately following the site visit – at a time on or about 10:30 a.m. on February 21, 2019 – the Transportation Board, pursuant to 5 V.S.A. § 207 and other applicable law, will hold a hearing on all three applications at the Fellowship Hall of the Weybridge Congregational Church. At the hearing, the Board will hear from the applicant and the Vermont Agency of Transportation, as well as all parties interested in the question of approval. For more information, contact John.Zicconi at john.zicconi@vermont.gov or 802-828-2942 2/7

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The Addison County Clerk is available to accept passport applications and provide passport photos.

REGULAR HOURS Monday – Friday 9am to 1pm Appointments appreciated, but not necessary.

STATE OF VERMONT DISTRICT OF ADDISON, SS

802-388-1966

IN RE THE ESTATE OF RONALD JAMES O’NEILL LATE OF BRIDPORT, VT NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of the estate of Ronald James O’Neill late of Bridport, Vermont.

I have been appointed Administrator of the above named estate. All creditors having claims against the estate must present their claims in writing within 4 months of the date of the first publication of this notice.

The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy filed with the register of the Probate Court. The claim will be forever barred if it is not presented as described above within the four month deadline.

Dated: January 24, 2019.

DONNA M. O’NEILL 2490 Crown Point Road Bridport, VT 05734 Name of Publication: Addison Independent Publication Date: January 31, 2019 Address of Probate Court: Addison Probate Court, 7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753 1/31, 2/7

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Housing Vermont is requesting general contractor firms to submit qualifications for the rehabilitation of 9 apartments and associated site work for a project in Bristol, VT. General Contractors must have comparable experience and a bonding capacity of + $1,000,000. For additional information or to obtain a response form, call Lynn Mansfield at Housing Vermont, 802-861-3815 or lynn@ hvt.org. Completed qualification forms and attachments are due by 3:00 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Minorityowned, women-owned, locally-owned and Section 3 businesses are encouraged to apply.

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PROPOSED STATE RULES By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at https://secure.vermont.gov/SOS/rules/.The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.

To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible.

To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (802-828-2231).

Manufacturer Fee Rule.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 19P016 AGENCY: Agency of Human Services, Department of Health CONCISE SUMMARY: This rulemaking changes the Department that collects the fee from each pharmaceutical manufacturer or labeler of prescription drugs from the Department of Vermont Health Access to the Department of Health. The underlying Rule provides the basis for collecting a fee.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: David Englander, Vermont Department of Health, 108 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05401 Tel: 802-863-7280 Fax:802-951-1275 Email: ahs.vdhrules@vermont.gov. URL: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/lawsregulations/rules-and-regulations.

FOR COPIES: Shayla Livingston, Vermont Department of Health, 108 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05401 Tel: 802-863-7280 Fax:802-951-1275 Email: ahs.vdhrules@vermont.gov.

The Public Notices section appears every Mon. & Thurs. in the

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this country has long been a special interest to La Societé des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux, the veterans organization founded in 1920 and also known as the “Forty and Eight.”

Since 1955, La Societé has provided over $33,000,000 and assisted more than 54,530 nurses in obtaining nursing degrees. In 2018, over $400,000 were donated with 500 nurses in training and 220 nurses graduated.

For more information about the Forty and Eight and the Nurses Training Program, please contact Leonard Normandeau at 802-4766823. For more information about the Nurses Training Scholarship and copies of the fillable application form, please call Melvin McKnight at 802-454-7746 or email sprucemt907@gmail.com.

10:52 p.m. responded to a report of a family disturbance n Bristol.

Upon investigation, troopers said they found that Noah Lincoln, 28, of Bristol had violated his conditions of release by operating a motor vehicle, and that he had lied in an attempt to deflect their investigation. Police arrested Lincoln and cited him for violation of conditions of release, driving with a suspended or revoked license and providing false information to a law enforcement officer.

• On Feb. 1 at around 5 a.m. came upon a vehicle in New Haven parked on the shoulder of Route 7 with no lights on. Troopers spoke with the driver, identified as Tyler Jacques, 28, of Ferrisburgh, and said they detected several signs of impairment.

Police screened Jacques and cited him for DUI. • On Feb. 1 during the evening logged a report of a missing person in Bristol. Early the next morning state police reported that Alice Steadman, 72, of Bristol was found dead near a home on Hardscrabble Road in Bristol — apparently she had died on her way home from a Friday morning visit with family in Monkton. See full story on Page 2A. • On Feb. 2, while driving northbound on Route 7 in Middlebury saw a vehicle fail to signal when required to do so, and stopped the car. Police ended up citing Andrew Neil, 47, of Middlebury for driving with a criminally suspended license.

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Kids poetry contest focuses on ‘This is Our Land’ BURLINGTON — Calling all Vermont poets, ages 5 to 18. Military Kids Vermont (MKVT) invites you to enter the “This is Our Land” poetry contest.

No military affiliation is required, although only one entry per individual is allowed. All submissions must be original and incorporate the theme, the meaning of patriotism and the beauty of America.

Poems may be any length, type or format and may be typed or

handwritten. Artwork is optional.

The deadline for submission is March 22. All entries must include name, age, grade, address and phone number. Entries may submitted by email to kirwin@gbymca.org or by mail (postmarked by deadline) to Military Kids Vermont, attn: MOMC Poetry Contest, c/o The YMCA - Katelyn Irwin, 266 College St., Burlington, VT 05401.

Only poems sent by mail with a self-addressed, stamped envelope

will be returned.

Prizes will be awarded to the top entry in each division: Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Winners will be recognized at a special ceremony on April 2 held in conjunction with the celebration of April as Month of the Military Child. All participants in the poetry contest and their families also are invited to attend the event, which takes place from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier.

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*6th Annual Free Brakes for Food* We are collecting food for Addison County Hope and are willing to bribe you!

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Yes, we start off with a Free Brake Inspection and Free Brake diagnosis. If you need brakes, we provide FREE Premium Centric Brake Pads and $34.50 off the Labor to Install the Pads.

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All you have to do for your FREE BRAKE INSPECTION is bring a bag of

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Is the Brake Job Going To Be Absolutely Free?

Of course not - BUT - this is the Best Deal you will get anywhere! You get Free Premium Centric Brake Pads and part of the labor to install them, then you pay for any other brake parts and other work needed with County Tire Center’s quality work and service, and you help out Hope of Addison County.

Why Not Totally Free?

No Cost Jobs would require us to use cheap parts and to do what we call in the industry a “pad slap” - throw on cheap pads as quickly as possible and not look at the rotors, calipers, master cylinders, brake lines and brake fluid. Cheap brake jobs have possible safety concerns, have a short life span, give poor performance, are noisy, plus they cost more in the long run! WE DO NOT DO “PAD SLAPS.” How Can You Give Such Big Discounts?

We partnered with our Part Vendor and the Brake Manufacturer. They provide the brake pads, we provide part of the labor, and you provide the food!

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MEMBER OF THE Mount Abe Neuroscience Club — from left, back row, Brynn Winchester, Erik McLysaght and Ryan Lathrob; front row, Weston Allred and William Wright — pose with a real human brain during a study session.

Locals to compete in Vt. Brain Bee The Vermont Brain Bee (VBB) — a neuroscience competition and day of exploration for high school students — celebrates its 10th year this weekend when the annual event tests youngsters on their knowledge of the human nervous system in a fun and competitive setting.

Students from both Middlebury Union High School (MUHS) and Mount Abraham (Mt. Abe) Union High School were among the earliest participants in the event when it started in 2010. The latest edition of the Bee will takes place this Saturday, Feb. 9, at UVM’s Larner College of Medicine in Burlington.

“We started with three schools — MUHS, Mount Abe and Champlain

Valley Union High School — and 11 students, and now there are eight to 10 schools and 50 students each year that travel from as far away as Brattleboro and Bellows Falls to participate,” says Vermont Brain Bee founder and traumatic brain injury survivor Lisa Bernardin of Middlebury.

Since early November, 14 members of the MUHS Neuroscience Club have been meeting every Thursday morning before school to learn about the brain and prepare for the bee.

Bernardin launched the “Brain Science” club back in 2011, in order to help students prepare for the 2nd Annual Vermont Brain Bee. In 2014, retired MUHS biology teacher Paul Scaramucci took leadership

of the club, which used to feature Middlebury College neuroscience students as teachers. This past September, MUHS science teacher Keith Wilkerson assumed the role of adviser and teacher. Wilkerson, who teaches content from “Brain Facts,” a primer published by the Society for Neuroscience for Brain Bee participants, typically uses a slide show to lecture on specific topics each week while the club members takes notes to study from later.

Neuroscience club President Grace Widelitz says that club members prepare for the Brain Bee using class notes and Wilkerson’s PowerPoint slides, as well as other resources, like brainfacts.org, which has articles and a 3-D model of the brain, and Quizlet.

“There are many, many great Quizlet sets out there that other people have made and cover everything you need to know,” she says. “Some of our club members attend the Brain Bee Boot Camp, also held at the University of Vermont, two weeks prior to the annual VBB. This is another great way to recap everything you know and figure out what you don’t, especially if you study the slides from the 2019 Boot Camp and quiz slides found on the vermontbrainbee.com website.”

There are seven enthusiastic competitors from MUHS and four students make up a team. Widelitz is joining with teammates Spencer Doran, Ken Barkdoll and Owen Polcsik. Also enthused about participating in this event are MUHS schoolmates Alice Ganey, Mary Nagy-Benson and Maeve Hammel.

At Mount Abe, students in the Neuroscience Club hosted by biology teacher Samantha Kayhart have spent an entire semester learning about their brains and studying the entire nervous system. Students Emily Tardie, Brynn Winchester, William Wright, and Erik McLysaght will be representing their school at the 2019 Vermont Brain Bee. Ryan Lathrop and Dee Gonet will also be representing their school.

To prepare for the competition, their group has studied diseases, basic neuroanatomy, and even the cellular level of the brain. Every Thursday, the club gathers to review material as well as quiz each other on the nervous system.

“I often teach my teammates,” says McLysaght, the club’s president.

“I am very pleased to see how far each of them has come in the past few months. I love seeing every new member’s excitement, enthusiasm and dedication to neuroscience.”

Fellow Mount Abe senior William Wright has realized how important neuroscience is through this experience.

“Through Neuroscience Club, I’ve been able to gain a better understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system,” Wright says. “It’s a fun and valuable learning experience, and I firmly believe that discovering and understanding the interconnectedness of the body is the first step in tackling today’s most prevalent diseases.”

The students hope to teach the community about the importance of the nervous system during this year’s Brain Awareness Week, March 11-17.

Bernardin is amazed that 10 years have passed and is delighted that MUHS and Mount Abe have been consistent contenders and have captured the winning title on five of nine attempts.

“Over the years, it’s been thrilling to see so many Vermont high school students get intrigued by learning about their brains and nervous system and pursue the field of neuroscience in college and then careers,” says Bernardin.

The Vermont Brain Bee is supported solely through donations and has recently become a non-profit with 501(C)3 status. For more information visit vermontbrainbee.com.

Editor’s note: This story was provided by Lisa Bernardin.

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February 7, 2019

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Richard Saunders, director of the Middlebury College Museum of Art, stands in front of “George Washington, c.1816” an oil on wood panel painting done by Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828).

This is one of 50 pieces chronicling the museum’s past half-century of acquisitions now on view in the new exhibit.

INDEPENDENT PHOTO / STEVE JAMES

Museum celebrates a half century of acquisitions

M

ost of us probably don’t quite realize what we have in the Middlebury College Museum of Art. “Sure,” we say, “it’s the college, of course they have an incredible museum of art” — perhaps in a similar way a New Yorker passes the Metropolitan Museum of Art with a shrug.

BY ELSIE LYNN PARINI

But it’s worth a second thought, for sure.

To help us all realize the extent of the college’s commitment to its permanent art collection — and to celebrate a milestone — the museum recently opened an exhibit to highlight the past 50 years of acquisitions. “50/50: Collecting for

the Middlebury College Museum of Art” opened Jan. 25 and will remain on view in the upstairs gallery of the museum through Aug. 11. This exhibit features 50 works — one from each year back to 1968 — which chronicle the growth and evolution of the collection.

“In 1968 Middlebury College began the formal purchase of works of art as a way to augment the teaching of the visual arts,” reads the introductory statement to the exhibit. “This process was made possible by the enormous generosity of the Christian A. Johnson Endeavor Foundation, which provided funds for the Christian A. Johnson Memorial building and its Christian A. Johnson Memorial Gallery — the first dedicated art exhibition space at Middlebury College — as well as resources to begin to assemble a permanent art collection.”

“That first year there were 125 works of art in the Johnson building,” said Richard Saunders, who’s been the director of the Museum of Art for the past 34 years.

Thanks to Saunders, the Collections Committee and a host of others, the art collection at Middlebury has grown to nearly 6,000 objects over the past 50 years. Works range from the antique to contemporary and include works in a great variety of media from different cultures around the world.

“The question is always: ‘What do we want to acquire and why?’” explained Saunders, who received his Ph.D. in Art History from Yale in 1978. “When someone walks through the door, you want them to see something they can SEE MUSEUM ON PAGE 3

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ART Ice shanties featured at Middlebury gallery THE VISION & VOICE GALLERY WELCOMES “ICE SHANTIES: FISHING, PEOPLE & CULTURE” — OPENING NEXT WEEK

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he Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury is opening a new exhibit in their Vision & Voice Gallery next week. “Ice Shanties: Fishing, People & Culture” is an exhibition about the structures, people and culture of ice fishing seen through the lens of Vermontbased Colombian photographer Federico Pardo. Pardo’s large-format color photographs of ice shanties at “The Meadows” in Brattleboro, are paired with audio reflections from the shanty owners drawn from interviews conducted by the Vermont Folklife Center.

While Pardo’s shanty portraits provide a visual entrée into the material culture of ice fishing, the shanty owner interviews are an opportunity to engage with the human side — the personal, familial and recreational culture — of ice fishing.

“The ice shanty towns that spring up on Vermont’s frozen lakes and ponds are markers of the temporary communities they harbor each winter,” said Andrew Kolovos, associate director of the Vermont Folklife Center.

“Practical and ingenious, shaped by function, happenstance and aesthetics, ice shanties are a window into the culture of ice fishing.”

details What: opening reception for the new exhibit “Ice Shanties: Fishing, People & Culture” When: Friday, Feb. 15, 5-7 p.m.

Where: Vision & Voice Gallery at the Vermont Folklife Center, Middlebury More info: (802) 388-4964 or vermontfolklifecenter.org

These simple yet intriguing structures captured the attention of Pardo, who first began photographing shanties in 2016.

“The ephemeral characteristics of these shanties and their environment allow us to create imaginary narratives far from those in the tropics,” Pardo explained.

Pardo’s photographs are an atmospheric yet detailed survey of the structures and the stark landscape from which they spring. He is an outside observer drawn to the cold beauty of this world of ice and the suggestive human

presence residing tentatively on its surface. His photographs tempt us to imagine otherworldly narratives about the shanties, their owners and the seemingly timeless space they inhabit.

“The dreamlike, speculative narratives suggested by Pardo’s images are drawn down to earth by the voices of the shanty owners themselves — many of whom agreed to be interviewed for this exhibition,” said Ned Castle, the Vision & Voice Gallery director.

In these conversations the fishers speak of their shanties as structures, remark on the amenities and people they house, detail the practice of ice fishing, and, directly and indirectly, reflect the relationships, connections and community they reinvent each year at the Meadows.

There will be an opening reception and gallery talk with photographer, Federico Pardo on Friday, Feb. 15, 5-7 p.m. at the Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. Complimentary food and drink will be served. Can’t make it to the opening reception? No problem. The Vision & Voice Gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and the exhibit will be on view through the summer.

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Pablo Picasso is one of the most recognized names in art history, his image and his art are everywhere, yet few know the remarkable story of his rise to greatness. “Young Picasso,” part of Town Hall Theater’s Great Art Wednesdays series, takes an in-depth look at the journey of Picasso’s life, and will be shown Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

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This detective story looks in detail at the elements that drove one small boy from southern Spain to such heights. In close collaboration with five major European museums, the film offers unique insight into the artist’s masterpieces at each institution, as well as additional commentary from historians, curators, letters from friends and lovers, and Picasso’s grandson Olivier Widmaier Picasso.

See the show for yourself at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater on Feb 13. Tickets are $13/ $8 students (includes fees) and may be purchased at townhallteater.org, by calling (802) 3829222, at the THT box office (Monday-Saturday, 12-5 p.m.) or at the door, if available.

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relate to. We want the art we acquire to compliment what we already have and connect to our students.”

Sometimes, that’s easier said than done.

“If you go into the marketplace, you have to have the money,” said Saunders, adding that there are 11 endowments at the college specifically dedicated to art purchases, plus contributions by members of the Friends of the Art Museum, known as FOAM. “We’re constantly seeking what’s meaningful for the college and what we can afford.”

As this is Middlebury College, we expect the connections and pockets to run deep — and they most certainly do. But there are times when there’s a higher bidder.

“There are always disappointments, but what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, right?”

Saunders asked, like the marathon-runner that he is (or, well, used to be). “To properly pursue something you have to know what you’re doing.

Even if you don’t get a certain work of art, usually it’s not a dead end — it’ll lead to something else.

Anonymous (Kongolese), Kongo-Vili Power Figure, Democratic Republic of Kongo, 19th Century, 8 x 12 x 24 inches. Collection of Middlebury College Museum of Art. Purchase with funds provided by the Christian A. Johnson Memorial Art Acquisition Fund, 2018.

John Adams Whipple, The Moon, August 6, 1851, 1851, daguerreotype, 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches. Middlebury College Museum of Art, purchase with funds provided by the Christian A. Johnson Memorial Fund and the Overbrook Foundation, 1989.009.

“Sometimes it takes a long time to really get what you want to get,” Saunders continued. “It’s like fishing, you have to cast your line in over and over before you catch the fish… It’s amazing what you can buy if you’re diligent.”

Then there are the pieces that come to the college as gifts and bequests from alumni and friends.

“There’s a synergy that comes over time from people being exposed to art,” said Saunders, who has countless stories of acquiring art by serendipitous connections to Middlebury.

But the museum is careful not to accept pieces just for the sake of acquisition.

The Collections Committee, made up of five members, approves every acquisition, Saunders explained. “We don’t want storerooms full of things we don’t want,” he said. “Sometimes we stay no, like for example if it’s a large collection of the same type of work.”

Saunders describes the collection as “eclectic.”

And that’s just the way they want it to be. Diversity is important.

“For a long time we did a bad job with gender balance,” said Saunders, referring to the lack of female artists. “We’re doing the best job we can to change that.”

The same philosophy extends to artists in minority populations.

Edward Hopper (American, 1882–1967), Vermont Sugar House, 1938, watercolor on paper, 13 ½ x 19 ½ inches.

Collection of Middlebury College Museum of Art, gift of Louis Bacon’79, 2016.169.

“SOMETIMES IT TAKES A LONG TIME TO REALLY GET WHAT YOU WANT TO GET... IT’S LIKE FISHING, YOU HAVE TO CAST YOUR LINE IN OVER AND OVER BEFORE YOU CATCH THE FISH.” — Richard Saunders

Saunders thinks of himself more as a catalyst for the Museum of Art. “Many people in my position would have moved on to bigger institutions, but I like to do what I do at this level… It’s truly exciting because you feel like you’re building something.”

Anna Stanchi (Italian, active c. 1643), A Still Life with Tulips, Irises, Daffodils, Carnations, Hyacinths, and Other Flowers, All in a Glass Vase on a Stone Ledge with Ladiebug, 1643, oil on canvas, 22 3/8 x 18 ¼ inches. Collection of Middlebury College Museum of Art, purchase with funds provided by the Friends of Art Acquisition Fund and the Reva B. Seybolt ’72 Art Acquisition Fund, 2016.101.

And build something he has. Go check it out — pretend like you’re going to the MET if you have to — you won’t be disappointed.

The Museum of Art is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues-Fri, and 12-5 p.m. Sat-Sun. Closed Mondays.

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IN TOWN Dave Keller and his band perform in Lincoln BURNHAM MUSIC SERIES HOSTS CONCERT ON SATURDAY FEATURES THE DAVE KELLER BAND

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ave Keller is an awardwinning, triple-threat: an outstanding singer, an intense guitarist, and a talented songwriter.

Fueled by his love of deep Southern soul and blues music, his performances ring out with passion, integrity and an ability to break down the barriers between performer and audience. Keller will perform for the Burnham Music Series in Lincoln on Saturday, Feb. 9.

Ever since guitarist Ronnie Earl chose Dave Keller to sing on his album “Living In The Light,” Keller’s star has been on the rise. In just a few short years, Keller has been nominated for a Blues Music Award for Best Soul/Blues Album, won the International Blues Challenge Best Self-Released CD Award, and been chosen for Downbeat’s Best Recordings of the Year.

Keller released his new CD, “Every Soul’s a Star,” in October of last year on the soul/blues label Catfood

Records. Produced by multipleGrammy-winning legend Jim Gaines, Keller’s vocals and guitar playing shine on ten new originals, plus one very cool tribute to Aretha Franklin.

“Dave is one of the best songwriters I’ve ever been around,” said Catfood label head Bob Trenchard.

Keller, a Massachusetts native, didn’t pick up guitar until he was 16, and didn’t sing in his first band until age 20. He came up to Vermont in 1993, and found fertile ground to grow his audience. Famous for his live-wire shows, Keller can often be found fifty feet out in the crowd, teasing fiery licks from his trusty Stratocaster, singing off-mike as the audience sings along.

Come see The Dave Keller Band at Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. in Lincoln, on Saturday, Feb. 9. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, teens and kids free. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (802) 388-6863.

Dave Keller will perform at Burnham Hall in Lincoln with his band on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m.

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IN TOWN A new take on the classic: ‘The Barber of Seville’

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ARN OPERA returns to the BARN at Brandon Music to stage a new concept production of Rossini’s comedic masterpiece, “The Barber of Seville,” on Feb. 15 and 16, 7-10 p.m. The new production and concept is directed and conceived by baritone Nicholas Tocci.

Tocci has been instrumental in the creation of BARN OPERA by performing sung roles ranging from comprimario to leading roles, as well as being assistant director for “La Boheme” in December 2018. Tocci’s production is riotously funny, and a great first, or hundredth opera for all audiences.

Benjamin Robinson (Conte Almaviva), a New York City based tenor will be romantically joined by Texan mezzo-soprano Raphaella Medina (Rosina). The foil to their romance will be Boston based bass-baritone RaShaun Campbell (Bartolo). Helping to facilitate the lovers’ union is North Carolinian baritone Ryan Hill (Figaro), who will make his Vermont debut.

Furthering the plot is Boston based bass baritones Fred

Furnari (Basilio) and Tyler Bouque (Fiorello and Officer); as well as mezzo soprano Giliana Norkunas (Berta).

Leading the cast will be Boston resident, internationally acclaimed conductor, and BARN OPERA’s newly installed music director (Cosi Fan Tutte, La Boheme, 2018) Maestro Nicolas Giusti, along with Vermont native, brilliant pianist, and Stellaria Trio founder Claire Black.

Invitations to attend the performance will be delivered electronically to any person who makes a donation of $50 or more to the Compass Music and Arts Foundation. There are no specific tickets available to the public and seating is limited to 50 people. To make a donation and receive an invite, visit brownpapertickets,com or call the ticketing site directly, 24/7, at 1-800-838-3006.

To learn more about this event or BARN OPERA contact Edna Sutton, Acting Executive Director for the Compass Foundation at barnopera@ brandon-music.net or (802) 247-4295.

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East Middlebury resident Melissa D Moorhouse will perform with her trio at Brandon Music on Saturday, Feb. 9.

Melissa D sings in Brandon Singer/songwriter Melissa D Moorhouse began her singing career as a painfully shy 6-year-old in a southern Vermont church. Though it took years of personal growth, this East Middlebury resident shook off her inner demons and is now a successful full-time musician. See for yourself she’s coming to Brandon Music on Saturday, Feb. 9.

Although classically trained, Moorhouse fell in love with rock and roll and later became front-woman for The Alley Katz and also a member of CHILL, an acoustic act. She currently performs as an Americana folk/rock solo artist who from time to time dips her toe into country. Her music is relaxing with reflective lyrics that take you on an emotional journey.

Moorhouse performs with Phil Henry, an award winning singersongwriter from Rutland; and Steve Latanision of Merrimack N.H., a stellar multi-instrumentalist and graduate of Berklee College of Music.

Saturday’s concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Concert tickets are $20.

A pre-concert dinner is available for an extra $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call (802) 247 4295, email info@brandon-music.net or visit brandon-music.net for more info.

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DOCUMENTARIES IN VERGENNES

Middlebury Showing Up for Racial Justice continues the second season of its Seeing Color/ WEDNESDAY FEB. Seeking Justice film series at the Marquis Theater in Middlebury.

“If Beale Street Could Talk” will be shown on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 1, 4, 7, and 8:30 p.m.

Proceeds from February’s film are going to the Rutland Area NAACP and the Justice for Kiah Morris Fund.

The second annual Jukebox Time Machine is coming to Stonecutter Spirits in Middlebury on Friday. You choose FRIDAY FEB. the songs that the Grift, Vermont’s premiere party band, plays. Dinner, cocktails, and nonalcoholic beverages available to purchase starting at 5:30 p.m. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds support Bridge School’s community outreach programs. $15 for adults, $10 for kids.

Children 4 and under are free.

The Vergennes Opera House will host film screenings of two documentaries from The Middlebury New SUNDAY FEB. Filmmakers Festival (MNFF) on Sunday, Feb. 10. Catch “All the Wild Horses” at 2 p.m., and “Dateline-Saigon” at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for each film or $20 for both and are available at vergennesoperahouse.org or at Lulu’s Ice Cream shop, or at the door. Ticket holders also will receive a discount at Hired Hand Brewery.

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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 Vermont-based Colombian photographer Federico Pardo. A Vermont Folklife Center Vision & Voice Exhibition.

CRAFTS

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.

DANCE

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.

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.

FILM

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 “DatelineSaigon” 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.

“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, 12-5 p.m.

“COLD WAR” ON SCREEN IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Feb. 16, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, 2356 College St. “Cold War” is a love story between a man and a woman who meet in the ruins of postwar Poland. With vastly different backgrounds and temperaments, they are fatefully mismatched and yet condemned to each other. Free.

“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.

JOIN IN

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 802-897-2647, Carol Causton at 802-897-2747 or Judy Stevens at 802-897-7031.

JUST FOR FUN

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.

MUSIC

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.

JUKEBOX TIME MACHINE IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Feb. 8, 5:30-9 p.m., Stonecutter Spirits, 1197 Exchange St. Enjoy dinner and a chooseyour-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

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of ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s. Dinner, cocktails, and nonalcoholic beverages available to purchase starting at 5:30 p.m. Music and bidding for your favorite songs begins at 6:30 p.m.

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 802-247-4295 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.

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.

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you can. At-will donations collected at intermission.

More info at scragmountainmusic.org.

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.

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 allAmerican 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.

POETRY

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.

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.

THEATER

“THE BARBER OF SEVILLE” IN BRANDON. Friday, Feb. 15, and 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.

VALENTINE’S DAY

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.

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

| ARTS+LEISURE | Thursday, February 7, 2019 — PAGE 7 wine. Admission $10. Lincoln Peak wine may be purchased by the glass. Funds raised will benefit the New Haven Library.

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.

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Iron trellises reflect the shape of the serviceberries above as you walk into Judith’s back garden in Goshen.

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ven though we — and our gardens — are still in the midst of winter hibernation, many of us are planning outdoor changes, both large and small, we will be making this coming season — perhaps making a new flower bed or maybe trying some gorgeous but unfamiliar plants.

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BEYOND PLANTS

But, in addition to WITH PHOTOS BY plants, what about enhancing your garden with some special highlights — a new bench, a decorative planter, or perhaps a compelling sculpture? It is like choosing a beautiful necklace to compliment your new outfit, or hanging some evocative pictures on your walls.

DICK CONRAD

The possibilities for decorating our gardens are both endless and also extremely personal. Perhaps your imagination is triggered by a beautiful classic

hand-crafted ceramic pot you saw at a local flower show, or a stunning arbor at the public garden last summer. Or maybe the sweep of a flower bed motivates you to go in search of an elegant sculpture.

In addition to choosing that special decorative item, it is helpful to consider the impact you want to make in the garden — for instance to create a dramatic focal point, an imposing entrance, a beckoning destination or welcoming outdoor room.

Here are four ways I have used non-living things to create special highlights around my own garden, and indeed they run the gamut — from classic to whimsey. I hope they will inspire you to find new ways of enhancing your own garden.

1) DRAMATIC FOCAL POINT While the shady corners in our gardens may be soothing and relaxing, sometimes they can also feel featureless and uninteresting. But just the simple trick of setting a classic ceramic pot among all those

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green leaves will create a focal point that draws ou attention and brings that shady space to life.

I am the proud owner of three beautiful colorful po that I bought many years ago from Robert Compton a skilled potter who lives in Bristol. And, at around 20-inches high, they make perfect containers for shade-loving flowers.

Every spring I put out these special pots in different parts of my garden. I set each one up on a couple of pavers, both to create a firm base and also to elevate the pot slightly above all the surrounding ferns and hostas. Finally adding a few tuberous begonias with brightly colored flowers creates the perfect foil for all the surrounding greenery.

2) BECKONING DESTINATIONS

Like many people, Dick and I love to spend time outdoors chatting over a nice cup of tea or a glass o wine.

Thus not only did we build a screened gazebo for

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those times when the bugs may be biting, but I have also carefully positioned several benches and pairs of outdoor chairs around the garden in both sunny and shady areas.

And while our preferences have evolved over time, at this point our favorite bench for day-time forays sits on a specially created “mini-patio” under a huge maple. From this shady vantage point we can look across the sunny garden beds, and watch the butterflies and bees as they flit from flower to flower in search of nectar.

If your garden seems to be missing that special “something,” I suggest you add a garden bench or duo of chairs where it will be visible from your favorite indoor room. Garden seating seems to magically conjure up evocative feelings about the specialness of our outdoor world. From spring until fall it will beckon you — “come on out and enjoy the garden” — while even in the depth of winter it will be like a ghost of summer reminding you that spring will soon be here.

3) AN ENTICING ENTRANCE The space around our back door is strictly functional; there is a small raised bed where I grow herbs and salad greens, plus the wash line and the woodshed. Thus my mood here is decidedly busy and focused.

But a few steps away I walk out along a short path and my mood is transformed to serene and tranquil.

This is the entranceway to our back garden with its colorful flowing flowerbeds and, off in the distance, a view of Mount Moosalamoo.

The entrance path is made of flat irregularly shaped bluestone pavers, flanked on either side by deep flower beds. Here I planted a pair of serviceberries and in their dappled shade, I grow many favorite

A pair of snow-covered chairs are like the “ghosts of summer.”

This whimsical smiling face near Judith and Dick’s front door says “Welcome!”

woodland plants. Finally, to finish the picture and further emphasize this special entrance, on either side of the path I placed the free-standing wroughtiron trellises.

Our front door is a busy place. In addition to our guests, Dick and I also use it for all our own comings and goings. So I really want this small space emanate a huge “WELCOME.”

Furthermore, this arrangement is lovely in every season. The flowers on the serviceberries are a springtime delight, the trellises support a pair of flowering clematis for summertime color, the leaves on the serviceberries turn a beautiful orange each fall, while in wintertime the snow on the ironwork is nothing short of magical.

Not only does the bench create the perfect sunny spot for enjoying a cup of tea, it also sets an easy relaxed mood as we come home.

4) A WELCOMING FRONT DOORWAY The south-facing space around our front door, enclosed on three sides by house walls, is a quintessential “outdoor room.” Narrow flower beds run along each wall, while the central stone patio (just 18-feet by 14-feet) easily provides room for the front walkway and, to one side, a charming metal bench.

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And, although most of the vertical wall space is claimed by windows, in each of the remaining areas I have hung carefully selected objects. On the east wall a burnished metal sun with radiating flames shines down, while between the windows on the north wall a charming metal trellis provides support for a climbing honeysuckle, which has the added benefit of enticing the hummingbirds.

Finally, about five years ago, to add a delightful touch of whimsey to the scene, I hung the smiling face to watch over our arrivals and departures. And, since she has a small planting pocket concealed in her hair, each year I can give her a new hair style.

Our lovely “face” is work of talented Vermont ceramicist, Susan Smith-Hunter, and, if you are interested, she currently has a few for sale in the Brandon Artist’s Guild — each a unique individual.

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MORE INSPIRATION I will be presenting a seminar on this topic, including over a hundred beautiful photographs, at the Vermont Flower Show held at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction on March 1, at noon. I hope you can join me.

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A bright blue ceramic pot planted with colorful tuberous begonias creates a dramatic focal point in a shady corner.

Judith Irven and Dick Conrad live in Goshen, where together they nurture a large garden. Judith is a Vermont Certified Horticulturist and teaches Sustainable Home Landscaping for the Vermont Master Gardener program. You can subscribe to her blog about her Vermont gardening life at northcountryreflections.com. Dick is a landscape and garden photographer; you can see more of his photographs at northcountryimpressions.com.

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T HEATER

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Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT Tickets: 802-382-9222 www.townhalltheater.org Preservation Fee: $1-$2 per ticket

Wed 2/13 11am & 7pm $13/$8 Students GREAT ART WEDNESDAYS

YOUNG PICASSO

Picasso was just 25 years old when his cubist masterpiece Les Demoiselles d’Avignon shocked the art world and shaped art history irrevocably. What experiences and influences inspired the talents of the young artist? Three cities play pivotal roles.

Working closely with the Picasso Museums in Spain’s Malaga and Barcelona, as well as Paris, the film scrutinizes his early works and periods, exploring how he became one of the greatest and most prolific artists of the 20th century.

IN THE JACKSON GALLERY

THE LIGHT SHOW

Emerging from the darkness of a chilly winter and in anticipation of the warmth and renewal of spring, the Jackson Gallery presents an exhibit of unique lamps and lanterns created by Vermont artists. Among the group are Clay Mohrman, Kristian Brevik, York Hill Pottery artisans Elizabeth Saslaw and Susan Kuehnl, and Cindi Duff. Opening Reception: Fri 2/15, 5-7pm

Fri 2/15 7:30pm $49 Orchestra/$39 Balcony

DAR WILLIAMS

Dar Williams is an accomplished and engaging singer/songwriter whose original material is both passionately personal and incisively cultural. With an artist’s voice informed by a worldview both hopeful and critical, her songs are all the more powerful in these challenging times.

EXHIBITS FREE & SAFE, IN NEW ENGLAND. A permanent exhibition at the Rokeby Museum that addresses slavery, abolition, and the Underground Railroad. Rokeby Museum, 4334 Route 7, Ferrisburgh. (802) 877-3406 or rokeby.org.

ICE SHANTIES: FISHING, PEOPLE & CULTURE. On view Feb. 15 through the summer, featuring the structures, people and culture of ice fishing seen through the lens of Vermont-based Colombian photographer Federico Pardo — with audio reflections from the shanty owners drawn from interviews conducted by the Vermont Folklife Center. A reception will be held on Friday, Feb. 15, from 5-7 p.m. Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St., Middlebury. (802) 388-4964 or vermontfolklifecenter.org.

MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY WORKS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION. On view Jan. 8-April 28, featuring more than 30 works from the museum’s modern and contemporary collections, including recent video works by William Kentridge, Tracey Moffatt, and the Swiss team of Peter Fischli and David Weiss. Other artists represented include Andrew Lenaghan, Banksy, Damian Hirst, Shazia Sikander, Dale Chihuly, Elizabeth Catlett, Andy Warhol, Judy Chicago, Christian Marclay, Kara Walker, and Dennis Byng. Middlebury College Museum of Art at Mahaney Center for the Arts, Route 30, Middlebury. (802) 443-5007 or museum.middlebury.edu.

50/50: FIFTY YEARS OF COLLECTING FOR MIDDLEBURY. On view Jan. 25-Aug. 11, featuring one piece of art from every year Middlebury College has formally been acquiring art for its permanent collection.

Middlebury College Museum of Art at Mahaney Center for the Arts, Route 30, Middlebury. (802) 443-5007 or museum.middlebury.edu.

Sun 2/17 2pm $13 MNFF WINTER/SPRING SCREENING SERIES

WHAT THEY HAD

An extraordinary cast including Hilary Swank, Michael Shannon, Blythe Danner & Robert Forster give exceptional performances in this touching and potent drama.

Sat 2/23 7:30pm $20/$30/$40

JORGE MARTÍN & FRIENDS

Town Hall Theater and The Opera Company of Middlebury present a very special concert featuring Middlebury’s own Jorge Martín, celebrated Cuban-American composer. Mezzo-soprano Cherry Duke, star of Opera Company of Middlebury’s The Italian Girl in Algiers performs with tenor Brian Downen (a Metropolitan Opera alum) in a varied program of Jorge Martín’s songs, and arias from other composers.

Reception to follow.

Sat 3/2 1pm $24/$10 Students MET LIVE IN HD:

LA FILLE DU RÉGIMENT

Tenor Javier Camarena and soprano Pretty Yende team up for a feast of bel canto vocal fireworks – including the show-stopping area Ah! Mes amis with its 9 high C’s! Enrique Mazzola conducts.

Pre-performance talk at 12:15pm by Richard Marshak in the Studio.

FIND OUT WHAT TO SEE AND WHERE TO SEE IT. LOOK HERE EVERY THURSDAY.

Rokeby Museum’s programs honor Black History Month

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okeby 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.

On Sunday, Feb. 10, from 2-3 p.m., children ages 7-12 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.

For teen and adult audiences, on Sunday, 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 the practice of history, it will also provide an understanding of the Underground Railroad from the point of view of the escapees themselves.

Admission to the museum during Black History Month is $8/ adult and $6/students and children age 5 and up. For more info visit rokeby.org.

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MUSIC Thaw your winter blues with LC Jazz this Saturday

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tarting to get a little tired of the grey, cold days of winter? Well, nothing warms the soul more than a room full of familiar faces, playing and singing familiar songs.

Come warm SATURDAY FEB. up at the Vergennes Opera House Vergennes Opera House this Saturday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m., with the LC Jazz Band Winter Thaw Concert “Olde Tyme Radio Show.” Best part: it’s free.

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The Friends of the Vergennes Opera House will once again offer this free community concert. LC Jazz — a Vergennes-based, 17 piece big band with vocalists — has been playing the music of the greats, (Basie, Ellington, Goodman, Miller, Sinatra, Darin) since 1991.

The band has performed for many years to support their music

scholarship program for students from Vergennes, Mount Abe and Middlebury High Schools who are entering a music performance or music education program. To date they have given away $36,000 in scholarships.

This year’s Winter Thaw concert will take on the feel of an old time radio show reminiscent of the big band shows that were broadcast during the golden age of radio.

Tickets are free; you can reserve them online at vergennesoperahouse.org, call the opera house (802) 877-6737 or stop

by Lulu’s Ice Cream on Main Street.

Doors and cash bar by Bar Antidote open at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Dancing in the aisles and wherever you can find space, is encouraged.

Last year’s concert raised close to $1,500 for the LC Jazz scholarship fund. All donations this year will also benefit that fund. See ya there.

live music 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, 3:30-4:30 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.

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Marshfield’s Scrag Mountain Music will present a classical performance of storybook fables at Middlebury Community Music Center on Sunday, Feb. 10, at 4 p.m.

Chamber music concerts explore storybook fables Scrag Mountain Music’s 2018-19 season continues with a delightful program of music inspired by popular tales. The Marshfield-based non-profit presents four to six weekends of innovative, interactive and affordable chamber music each year throughout Vermont. This season, the company will present “Musical Storytelling for All Ages.”

Scrag co-artistic directors Evan Premo (double bass) and Mary Bonhag (soprano), will be joined by the awardwinning Aeolus Quartet and acclaimed Montpelierbased theater artist Kim Bent (narrator) for concerts that showcase how chamber music can bring our most memorable storybook fables — like “The Ugly Duckling, “Three Billy Goats Gruffto” and others — to life.

“Presenting a concert programmed with kids in mind has been a dream of Scrag’s since its inception nine years ago,” Bonhag said. “In addition to the school and library programs Scrag will present throughout the week, we are thrilled to offer three public programs that will be sure to take listeners on an exciting and unexpected musical journey.”

Concerts will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m., at Bread & Butter Farm, 200 Leduc Farm Rd. in Shelburne; Saturday, Feb. 9, 4 p.m., at Lost Nation Theater / City Hall Auditorium Arts Center 39 Main St., Montpelier; and Sunday, Feb. 10, 4 p.m., at Middlebury Community Music Center, 6 Main St. in Middlebury.

All concerts are “Come as you are. Pay what you can,” with at-will donations collected at intermission. To reserve seats in advance or for more info visit scragmountainmusic.org.

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the movie STAN AND OLLIE — RUNNING TIME: 1:38 — RATING: PG Writing about “Stan and Ollie” is a many faceted challenge. Will audiences respond to the humor they peddled with such huge success starting in 1937? What are the ages in the audiences now loving this movie? It’s great fun to report that director Jon S. Baird has done a beautiful job of directing. The score is just right, and the actors have caught the mood of their characters and their time with great skill.

Stan (Steve Coogan) and Ollie (John C. Reilly) have only memories of the packed houses who roared with laughter at their early acts. The movie begins 16 years later with a few people scattered through empty seats as the two are about to leave for England where Stan has arranged a performance date. As they play to mostly empty theaters, their mood begins to sink even more than it had in America. The two men who had delighted crowds for years are learning slowly that their time is over. The affection of the public who loved them has evaporated with changing times.

Melodrama might easily have ruined this story. Instead, we soak up their love of performing, their love of each other, and the lingering memories in their public. All this unfolds as they begin to realize that as they have grown old, they have become unfamiliar to audiences. Audience tastes have changed. Their gradual realization of all this is sad because it is done so beautifully by director and actors. Repeatedly we in the audience are behind the two as they play to nearly empty houses.

Coogan and Reilly play Stan and Ollie with extraordinary subtlety as the two men begin to understand their time is over. No grandstanding here, just a quiet, mostly unspoken realization as they perform their old winning tricks before a few people who still appreciate them. These two performances, set against just right music and without melodrama are moving audiences in unexpected ways. It is the portrait of two men in career decay who want terribly not to stop.

John C. Reilly and Steve Coogan star in “Stan & Ollie” (2018).

Add to that two quietly moving performances by two loyal wives who arrive in London to follow their husbands in their slow and sad descent.

Lucille (Shirley Henderson) and Ida (Nina Arianda) squelch the reality of their husbands’ sadness while becoming instead a caring, supportive team. Of the four who create these couples, each one becomes understanding of talent outdistanced by time, of new generations absorbed by new kinds of music.

Another gift from the makers of this movie is the reality of what happens when successful performers stay beyond the changing culture. We have learned more about the thrill of roaring appreciation that keeps actors going as well as how it decays as times change. And we are given a deeply moving portrait of what it must be like for hugely successful performers to face empty houses as they face lives of old age outside the theater.

the book

— Reviewed by Joan Ellis

MORE MIDDLE GRADE MEMORABLE BOOKS

RIGHT AS RAIN — BY LINDSEY STODDARD

New Kid, by Jerry Craft The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street, by Karina Yan Glaser

(HarperCollins)

Raised-in-Vermont author Lindsey Stoddard may have just written her breakthrough novel, the one that gets critics and fans alike very excited. In this realistically rendered novel, aimed at ages 8 to 12, a family is in crisis.

The reader knows there was a tragic accident and they know Rain, the sixth-grade heroine of the title, has a crushing secret regarding the night of the accident, and they know Rain’s brother Guthrie is no longer with them.

The “bustling” mom decides a change of scenery is in order; she sells the house, furniture and all; then she moves them, including the dad who is hiding behind closed doors, all the way from from Vermont to New York City, where they all must try to adjust. Most of the book deals with Rain learning to adjust, and how she navigates a new school, a new culture, new friends who are coping with their own issues, comprises the majority of this warm-hearted and ultimately hopeful novel. While exploring the themes of family, grief, emotions and friendship, Stoddard does an excellent job of using simple images to convey great meaning as well as using consistent dialogue and mannerisms to help create believable and realistic people.

Mark your calendars, Lindsey Stoddard will read from and discuss “Right as Rain” at the Vermont Book Shop, Tuesday, May 7.

— Reviewed by Jenny Lyons of The Vermont Book Shop in Middlebury

Hello, Universe, by Erin Entrada Kelly All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook,

by Leslie Connor Restart, by Gordon Korman Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, by Dusti Bowling The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, by Dan Gemeinhart The Thing About Jellyfish, by Ali Benjamin Wishtree, by Katherine Applegate Lemons, by Melissa Savage

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1816 MORGAN HORSE FARM RD, WEYBRIDGE, VT $1,125,000

A LOOK INSIDE ADDISON COUNTY HOMES FOR SALE.

A kingdom for the horses in Weybridge With a historic Federal home featuring 5 bedrooms, 5 baths in 5k+ sq ft, on an expansive property encompassing numerous outbuildings including a 4-stall horse barn with an exquisite apartment above, you may find that this spectacular Weybridge estate has it all.

But… Whoa There – Hold Your Horses!

If you really plan to optimize and fully adapt to your surroundings on Morgan Horse Farm Road, you will absolutely want to hold your horses near and dear! This home is a horse lover’s dream. Plus, the entire setting is a terrific place for a lively and possibly large family.

In fact, the homestead’s original owner, Asaph Drake – one of Weybridge’s earliest settlers and the man for whom the house is named – had 9 children with his wife Louisa.

This week’s property is managed by IPJ Real Estate.

More info at middvermontrealestate.com

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HOME Must-haves for an amazing kitchen remodel

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itchen remodels are among the most popular home renovation projects, whether they consist of swapping out cabinet hardware or doing major demolition.

Due to the sheer amount of time families spend in the kitchen, not to mention the number of tasks performed in this space, it is easy to see why Remodeling magazine consistently ranks kitchen renovations as projects that will enable homeowners to recoup a high percentage of their investments. In the magazine’s 2018 “Cost vs. Value” report, midrange major kitchen remodels costing an average of $63,829 recouped 59 percent of that investment.

When investing in a kitchen project, it is

important to incorporate items that are coveted.

Deep, double sinks: Having a double sink enables you to soak dishes in one side and then wash on the other. It also makes it easy to wash and prep produce for meals.

Kitchen island and bar stools: Even though many meals are enjoyed around the table, there’s something to be said for the convenience of a kitchen island and some wellplaced bar stools for quick breakfasts or snacks.

Smart kitchen storage: Work with a contractor to include storage solutions built into cabinetry and the pantry. Slide-out shelving, nooks for a paper towel roll and custom-designed areas to store stand mixers and other necessities can make kitchens more functional.

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Outdoor access: If possible, design a kitchen so it is easy to access the backyard via sliding doors. This can make outdoor entertaining or even coffee on the deck much easier.

Under-cabinet lighting: Fixtures installed under cabinets provide both ambient lighting and task lighting. Such lighting makes it easier to see what you’re working on as well, as even wellplaced overhead lighting can fail to illuminate dark corners and spots on the counters.

Convenient warming drawer: This appliance provides backup to the oven. It’s a slide-out drawer that can keep prepared foods out of the way and warm until they are ready to be served.

This is particularly handy for holidays and other entertaining.

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Adult Education Classes Call to Register TODAY - 802-382-1004

Building Trades Education Want to take your construction skills to the next level? This series of classes is intended to help working or aspiring construction professionals advance their skills.

NCCER Core Curriculum The construction industry’s preferred industry recognized credentials are provided by the National Center for Construction Education and Research, NCCER. The foundation of all program certifications is called Core Curriculum. Modules can be completed in any order. This semester, we are offering 3 of the 8 modules required to complete the Core. Tuition $150 per module.

Module 1: Basic Safety - OSHA 10; on-line and must pass NCCER module test.

Module 3: Hand Tools; Wed; 4:30-7:00P; Mar 20-Apr 3.

Module 4: Power Tools; Wed; 4:30-7:00P; Feb 20-Mar 6.

Carpentry Power Tools for Homeowners Wed; 4:30-7:00P; Feb 20-Mar 6; $110.

This class is designed to help novices become more comfortable with common carpentry power tools including circular saws, table saws, miter saws, cordless drills and drivers, and others. Each student will build a pair of sawhorses to demonstrate their skill and keep after the course is complete. Our instructor is National Center for Construction Education and Research certified. NCCER Core Curriculum certification and testing are available for an additional $40.

Construction Hand Tools for Homeowners Wed; 4:30-7:00P; Mar 20-Apr 3; $90.

This class is designed to help novices become more comfortable with common carpentry hand tools including hammers, chisels, punches, chalk lines, levels, clamps, measuring tools, and others. Our instructor is National Center for Construction Education and Research certified and NCCER Core Curriculum certification and testing are available for an additional $40.

Welding as an Appetizer NEW Wed; Apr 3-10; 5:30-8:00; 5 Hrs; $65.

Curious what welding is like but not ready for an entree? This introduction to arc welding will give you a taste of this exciting and versatile skill in a safe, supportive setting. Students can use this class to meet the safety training requirements for using the welding lab as part of The Makery, or can sign up after for our Shielded Metal Arc Welding 30-hour course and receive $40 off the regular tuition for SMAW. Shielded Metal Arc Welding I Tue & Thu; 5:30-8:30P; Mar 5-Apr 11; 30 Hrs; $600.

A beginner course to introduce students to the art and science of welding.

Focus is developing hands-on proficiency. This process commonly known as “stick welding” is the standard for a variety of industries and applications. Hands-on practice with supervisor instruction ensures students develop proper technique. Also includes intro to MIG, TIG and cutting.

OSHA General Industry Wed; 1:00-3:00P; Apr 3-24; Online classroom support; $150.This online training course consists of 13 interactive modules discussing workplace safety and procedures. Students who successfully complete all modules will receive an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Card.

Register using one of the following ways: • WALK IN - 8 AM to 3 PM, Monday-Friday • FAX IN - (802) 388-2591 • BY MAIL OR PHONE - (802) 382-1004 • ONLINE at www.hannafordcareercenter.org/ adult-education You will not be contacted unless class is cancelled.

Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

CDL Driver Training Class A is $5200;Class B is $3500.

The Hannaford Career Center partners with Giroux General Transport of Barre to offer classroom and behind-the-wheel CDL driver training. If we have enough interest in this program (6 student minimum), we can offer this program in Middlebury. Call to express interest in a May CDL course, and we’ll let you know by April 19 if we are able to make this available locally. More information available at www. cdlschoolinvt.com. Clean driving record,DOT physical, background check, and random substance testing required.

NEW CPR Training American Red Cross CPR training gives you the information and the skills you need to help adults, children and infants during breathing and cardiac emergencies.

Thu; 9:00A-1:00P; Feb 28; 3.5 Hrs; $45.

Thu; 9:00A-1:00P; April 14; 3.5 Hrs; $45.

Thu; 4:30-8:00P; May 9; 3.5 Hrs; $45.

First Aid Training American Red Cross first aid training gives you the information and the skills you need to help adults and children during many emergency situations.

Thu; 9:00A-1:00P; Mar 7; 4 Hrs; $45.

Fundamentals of Natural Gas Mon & Wed; 5:30-8:30P; Feb 25-Apr 3; 36 Hrs; $600.

Required for State of Vermont Certification, course focuses on subjects critical to ensuring the safe and efficient use of natural gas. The subjects will be presented through lectures, videos, demonstrations, and weekly tests. This course is not a hands-on course designed to train students to become service technicians, therefore students should have related field experience. Under the Fire Prevention and Building Code, there is a state requirement that anyone who installs, repairs or maintains natural gas equipment must obtain training and certification in natural gas. The Fire Prevention Division of the Vermont Department of Labor and Industry is the regulating body for this program. What you will learn: Combustion Theory, National Fuel Gas Codes, Venting, Hazard Recognition, Carbon Monoxide, Electricity, and Natural Gas Appliances.

Forklift Operator Safety Training Wed; 11:30A-3:30P; Feb 27; 4Hrs; $100.

Designed for all powered “lift truck” operators in manufacturing, construction and retail. The course will cover an overview of the regulations (29 CFR 1910.178), training requirements, forklift basics and characteristics, operating rules of the road, truck inspection (hands-on), dock safety, parking, and the stability triangle. This class can be scheduled by request for your business!

The Makery Thu; 5:00-9:00P; $20/month The Makery is a membership-based collaborative that currently offers an Engineering Lab/3D Printing, a Building Trades Lab, and a Sewing Lab. The Makery is open to new and aspiring members from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Thursday. As membership and interest grow and new lab space mentors are recruited, additional lab spaces will become available.

Stay tuned for more information on upcoming family programming.

For more information on The Makery or volunteering to help, contact Len Schmidt at 802-382-1005 or lschmidt@pahcc.org. To sign up for a monthly membership, contact Denise at 802-382-1004 or dsenesac@pahcc.org.

American Sign Language (ASL) NEW Tue; 4:30-6:30P; May 7-28; 8 Hrs; $95.

You will be introduced to ASL and the culture of the deaf, vocabulary signs, fingerspelling, facial expressions, and basic sentence structure.

This course for the majority of class time will be taught in total immersion – no voice; however the last 15 minutes of class will be dedicated to clarification, for this we will use our voices. Be prepared to use lots of facial expressions and body movements.

WINTER/SPRING 2019

VT YouthWorks - Begins Feb 25; $4865.

This 12 week, 240-hour collaboration between P. A. Hannaford Career Center and Vermont Adult Learning teaches employment skills, knowledge of career pathways, and personal responsibility needed to find and get on the path to a career, not just a job. Instruction takes place partly in classrooms but mostly in an entrepreneurial woodshop setting.. Participants complete a series of targeted job shadows as well as a 40-hour internship with an area employer. Eligible participants may receive free tuition plus up to $2125 in wages and stipends.

Social Media Marketing Mon; 6:00-8:00P; Apr 8-22; 6 Hrs; $75.

Learn more about managing social media for businesses and non-profit organizations. Topics will include setting up and monitoring Google Analytics and Google Adwords, and creating and connecting Facebook, Linked-In, Instagram, and other social media sites to create an integrated social media presence. This will be a mouse-in-hand class with opportunities to work within your own website to the extent you wish.

Health Care Training Licensed Nurse Assistant Program (LNA) Mon & Thu; 4:30-8:00P; Feb 25-May 3; $1,920. Additional $150 needed for LNA License application and testing fees. A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to enroll in this class. Clinical dates are Wed & Fri; Apr 17-May 3, 6:45A-1:30P. This course will prepare the student to apply for Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) licensure with the State Board of Nursing. The program is targeted to individuals who are interested in beginning level skilled positions in healthcare and immediate employment. Includes classroom instruction, skills lab practice, and clinical practice at Helen Porter Health and Rehabilitation. Official signed verification of immunizations/ titers is mandatory and must be presented to the instructor. A criminal background check may be required prior to clinical placement or employment. New LNA classes starting late Spring.

NEW Phlebotomy Training Mon & Wed; 5:00-7:30P; May 6-Jul 24; $1,700 includes textbook, workbook and background check. CPT exam $115 payable on-line 1 week prior to texting. Class enrollment closes April 1.

Upon successfully completing this course, you will be eligible to sit for the national exam to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) through the National Healthcare Association. Phlebotomists perform blood collection procedures and transport and process blood samples. Course content includes anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, lab procedures, safety, collection techniques, legal issues, and 10 hours of clinical practice. Attendance is critical and participants may miss no more than 2 classroom sessions to qualify to take the exam. Vermont anticipates 30 job openings per year for phlebotomists for the next 10 years with a median wage of over $16/ hour. Background check required prior to clinical practice.

Cooking and Eating Sustainably Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op Join us each Wednesday from 5:30-7:30P March 20 - April 24, 2019 $30 per class See full listings and descriptions at: middlebury.coop/participate/workshops-classes/

For more information check out our website

The Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or handicapping conditions.

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