Monday, Feb. 19, 2018

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 29 No. 43

Middlebury, Vermont

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By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury town planners on Tuesday gave the selectboard a detailed, $1,782,000 proposal intended to safeguard East Middlebury village area from future flooding when major storms engorge the Middlebury River.

Local officials have spent more than five years working in concert with state and federal environmental authorities on an “East Middlebury flood mitigation project.” Amy Sheldon, who is an East Middlebury resident and a natural resource planner, has been leading that effort.

On Feb. 13, she and water resource engineer Roy Schiff of the company Milone & MacBroom gave the selectboard the details of a plan that (See River, Page 32)

• The Christine Malcolm Band brings country, folk & blues to Brandon Music. See Arts Beat on Page 10.

Return of retail to Cornwall?

• A local man hopes to reopen a country store on Route 30 in the village. See Page 2.

Big games held at Mount Abe

Sale of land at Rts. 7/22A falls through

• The Eagle girls continued to hunt a top D-II seed, and the boys hosted rival Middlebury.

See Sports, Page 16.

Puppet master

JIM RANDALL OF Rochester demonstrates an animatronic figure at his table at the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center Maker Faire last Thursday night. Randall, a sculptor and stop motion puppet maker, is one of many area artists, designers, engineers and creators who showed off their work at the event. See more photos from the event on Pages 4 and 15.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

• Two local FFA members test milk at the Vermont Farm Show. See our National FFA Week spread on Pages 20-21.

32 Pages

Plan pitched to prevent flooding in E. Middlebury

Green Mtn. original

Honoring FFA

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By ANDY KIRKALDY FERRISBURGH — For the third time since putting it on the market in September 2010 the town of Ferrisburgh has seen a potential sale of its 34.91-acre parcel at the junction of Routes 7 and 22A collapse.

Town officials learned late during business hours this past Wednesday that Andrew Peterson, owner of Monkton’s Peterson Quality Malts, was ending his $337,500 deal to buy the prominent parcel based on the financing contingency in his purchase contract.

Peterson, who hoped to build a 10,000-square-foot, barn-like maltprocessing house and to grow barley on the land, wrote the news in a letter (See Land, Page 13)

Pair vying for Ferrisburgh board seat

Armell, James seeking one spot; incumbent Selectman Red Muir is unopposed

By ANDY KIRKALDY FERRISBURGH — Three candidates for the Ferrisburgh selectboard are on the March 6 Town Meeting Day ballot, but one of them is running unopposed — incumbent

Michael “Red” Muir.

The other two candidates are both seeking to become first-time members of the board — and to replace long-time chairwoman Loretta Lawrence, who announced

in January she would not file papers for another term.

Those seeking to replace Lawrence are Dennis Armell, who has twice run before for the Ferrisburgh selectboard, and first-

time candidate Jessica James.

Armell, 63, most recently ran in 2015, when he lost to Muir.

Armell retired from the Vermont Army National Guard’s U.S. (See Ferrisburgh, Page 23)

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Vermont Gas pushes for rate decrease for this fall

Cornwall man wants to resurrect local store Chlodnicki readies business proposal

By JOHN FLOWERS CORNWALL — It’s been around two decades since the cash register last sang at the old Cornwall Store SOUTH BURLINGTON on Route 30.

— Vermont Gas last week If Cas Chlodnicki has his way, the announced it has asked the old store will soon be back, better Public Utility Commission than ever and with a new business to approve a 3.8 percent rate plan he believes will improve its reduction beginning this viability for years to come. Last coming November. summer he purchased the property “We made a commitment in the village next to the town office to keep rates low and stable with plans to tear down the current, for our customer and today’s crumbling 1950 structure and reproposal is about helping place it with a new building offerfamilies and businesses save ing groceries, a dining counter, and money and reduce their energy rental space for an apartment and needs,” Vermont Gas CEO perhaps a small business office.

Don Rendall said. “To put “In conversations with Cornthis filing into perspective, wall residents, there appears to be since 2011 our rates have gone significant support for a village down over 16 percent. That store,” Chlodnicki said. “I have remeans that with this proposed ceived tremendous encouragement reduction, the typical family from the Cornwall selectboard and CAS CHLODNICKI STANDS on the site of the former Cornwall Store on Route 30. Chlodnicki purchased the will pay about $270 less on the planning commission and I am property last summer and hopes to build a new store that would include food service and a rental apartment their heating bills than they reaching out to the state of Vermont and/or office.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell were seven years ago.” for guidance.”

Rendall claimed that “It’s a tough proposition,” he said. tional septic systems. Septic woes Chlodnicki is a part-time Corn- its potential as a community asset customers converting to “The margins are very low.” wall resident who has frequently and not a huge moneymaker. proved to be the store’s undoing natural gas from fuel oil would Chlodnicki is a financial software So he drove around Vermont and more than 20 years ago, according to passed by the old store and wonreduce their carbon emissions dered about its potential as a com- consultant and doesn’t plan on quit- did some research on small commu- Chlodnicki. Then-owner Bob Burton by more than 23 percent. nity stores. He learned the ones that bought an acre of adjacent property munity hub for basic groceries, ting his day job.

The decrease that Vermont “I’m not changing careers,” he said. were failing were those that depended to fortify the septic system to allow diner fare and occasional entertainGas asked the regulator to exclusively on small re- for a deli with four employees. But ment. He pointed to a town traffic “And I have a footprint in approved represents the net of tail transactions. The ones the store has remained closed. Burstudy indicating around 4,500 ve- Cornwall.”

“The a 14.8 percent decline in the He wants to make the that were prospering had ton sold it to Colin Kriwox, who has hicles pass along Route 30 each successful natural gas charge, a 4 percent more to offer, according now sold it to Chlodnicki. day. Chlodnicki was convinced that new store building attracincrease in the daily access stores were to Chlodnicki. The profitif done right, a new venture could tive and versatile.

Even with the extra acre, the curand distribution charges, and a “My plan is to emulate creating an able stores derived extra rent septic system won’t allow the more than hold its own at what is a request to return $8.1 million income from tenants and more diverse business plan that prime village location, close to the a traditional 19th-century ambiance of the System Expansion and served food with limited Chlodnicki said is essential to make local school, town offices and the Vermont building, with tra- for the Reliability Fund (“SERF”) ditional architecture, where intersection of Route 74. the store self sustaining. So he’s community.” seating. back to customers through “The successful stores working with Lincoln Applied GeolA recent Sugarbush Real Estate there was retail on the first — Cas were creating an ambiance lower rates. This filing also posting showed the 2,240-square- floor, and upstairs you have ogy on some alternative systems that Chlodnicki includes the full benefit of a business office or apartfor the community,” he could receive an OK from state envifoot store and the 1.4 acres on which lower federal income tax said. it sits were for sale for $45,000. ments,” Chlodnicki said. ronmental officials. expense associated with the He believes the old “country store” Septic system limitations at the Chlodnicki knew the old store Chlodnicki has also reached out to recently enacted tax laws. building was too far gone to save. model, where people visit sporadical- site will have to be solved before the some adjacent landowners to see if Customers have begun to see He also knew the existing, on-site ly to make basic grocery purchases, Cornwall store can be resurrected, they’d be willing to sell some land the benefits of that tax rate septic system was a very limiting is no longer a viable enterprise and according to Chlodnicki.

— or provide an easement — to acreduction in the form of lower Like a lot of Addison County com- commodate a more effective septic factor in how the business could be would be particularly ill-advised in a energy bills this month. resurrected or reimagined. But he community that borders a shopping munities, Cornwall is built on clay system for a new Cornwall store. soils that are inhospitable to convenbought the property anyway, seeing hub like Middlebury.

“It’s still under discussion,” he said.

For the new venture to succeed, Chlodnicki knows he’ll need some buy-in from its future customers.

With that in mind, he’s floating the idea of a cooperative. Much like the Middlebury Natural Foods Coop, folks would be invited to invest in store shares. This would provide financial stability for the business Bristol Electronics installed our 20 panels quickly, efficiently, courteously and as a non-profit venture and give the just the way we wanted them. Our roof is a difficult one due to our post-andgreater community a sense of ownbeam construction, but nevertheless, the crew was friendly, informative and just ership. It would also give the sharegreat people. Then even in the cloud cover, we began immediately to generate holders greater incentive to shop electricity! Furthermore (and most importantly for others deciding to install solar), there, Chlodnicki reasoned.

“Co-op or initial, patron-based fithe price was fair, competitive and honest. If we had another home, I’d want nancing in exchange for future disthem to put the solar panels on that one, too! We recommend solar and Bristol counts would give the community Electronics without reservation! an opportunity to become involved, foster ownership, and anchor a client Lawrence & Cynthia Jones ~ South Starksboro base,” he said.

Chlodnicki doesn’t want the store to become a liability, either to himself or the community.

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Addison Independent, Monday, February 19, 2018 — PAGE 3

City, church talk sidewalk work

Spirit in Nature will honor Rodney Olsen

Agree on joint grant application for Park Street project

By ANDY KIRKALDY landscaping efforts as its share of VERGENNES — The Vergennes the sidewalk project.

City Council last week agreed to “We are spending money on pay at least a quarter of the cost improvements that are benefitting of a $92,500 Park Street sidewalk the public,” Stroup said. project and support a grant proposal The council approved a motion

by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church — with the loan provision, in part which lies between Park Street and because an application the church city hall — for half of will write with the its cost. help of the Vergennes Council members Partnership must be on Feb. 13 approved completed before a a motion that would March deadline. loan the church Council members the remaining 25 said they would in percent of its cost, the future consider or $23,125, from the a new motion with a city’s Water Tower different cost-sharing Fund, but also agreed formula once project they would consider costs were pinned upping the city’s down further. share of the project.

In other business They agreed at a meeting in which with two church council members representatives at the backed Senior council’s meeting Alderman Renny this past Tuesday Perry’s decision to that the project was remain as mayor MEL HAWLEY a good idea, in part for the next year because the sidewalk (see story in Feb. 15 is too narrow for sidewalk plows and edition), the council: creates disabled access issues for • Scheduled for 6 p.m. on the church as well as maintenance March 27 the first of two required difficulties for the city. public hearings on proposed new Those church representatives, zoning regulations. The planning Sarah Stroup and Sarah Cowan, commission approved them and also made the case that the sidewalk forwarded them to the city council project is part of a larger effort to be after a sparsely attended Feb. 5 undertaken by the church that would hearing. The updated laws are benefit Vergennes and its citizens. designed to bring zoning into line Specifically, the church plans to with the updated city plan adopted create a public area on its lawn next last year. to the sidewalk that would serve Notably, the proposal calls for as an extension of the city green, a solar overlay district that would and that work could be considered cover about half the city, including the church’s contribution to the most of its publicly owned land and sidewalk project. less populated areas. Larger arrays The church and the city are jointly would be limited to the overlay seeking a state transportation grant district, while smaller solar projects, through the Designated Downtown such as roof-mounted arrays, would program. Those grants fund 50 be encouraged in more densely percent of projects that improve populated neighborhoods and downtowns, including in Vergennes downtown. several Main Street handicap-access • Discussed the ongoing work platforms and sidewalk upgrades. to convert the former police station Property and/or business owners squad room in city hall to a meeting have joined the city matching 25 and conference room. City Manager percent of project costs.

Mel Hawley said he has been using Stroup and Cowan asked the the building’s maintenance fund council to look at the up to $100,000 to pay for some work. “I really the church might devote to its have been spending some money,”

Dr. Brad Fuller dies; Porter community mourns loss

MIDDLEBURY — The Porter Medical Center community is mourning the death of Dr. Bradbury Fuller, who died during the morning of Friday, Feb. 16, following what hospital officials described as a recent, major medical event.

Fuller was a general surgery specialist at Porter. He graduated with honors from Cornell University Medical College in 1982.

“Dr. Brad Fuller, general surgeon, joined the Porter Hospital Medical Staff in August of 1987

and was an active member of the medical staff since that time,” PMC spokesman Ron Hallman said. “He will be missed and remembered as an outstanding physician, friend and member of our Porter community.”

Fuller’s spouse, Dr. Eileen Doherty Fuller, is a family medicine specialist with Middlebury Family Health.

The Independent had yet to receive an obituary for Dr. Fuller at press time on Friday.

he said. However, at some point a contractor will be needed to finish the effort, and the council will be have to decide how to fund it.

Hawley also suggested glass doors to replace the double wooden doors that separate the lobby from city offices would be more attractive and energy efficient.

• Heard from Perry that he hoped at the Feb. 27 council meeting to start establishing the committee that will find a replacement for Hawley, who will retire at some point this year.

• Met briefly with new Addison County Economic Development Corp. Executive Director Fred Kenney, who came to the meeting to introduce himself to council members.

• Listened to a presentation from Addison Northwest School District board member John Stroup and buildings and grounds head Ken Sullivan on the $7.6 million bond proposal that will be on the Town Meeting Day ballot. Stroup and Sullivan stressed that officials believe the bond will be revenue neutral due to its energy savings components at all four ANWSD schools and because payments of the 2000 bond to renovate and expand Vergennes Union High School will soon be completed.

As well as a variety of heating and energy upgrades at all district schools, but most notably at VUHS and Vergennes Union Elementary School, the bond will also pay for security measures and new lighting at the four schools, Stroup and Sullivan said. Extensive details on the overall plan may be found at anwsd.org, they said.

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

ADDISON COUNTY — Spirit in Nature is a local non-profit organization whose major work is to maintain and improve the paths in the woods off Goshen Road in Ripton. The Spirit in Nature (SpIN) Paths are used by many locals and, from notes in the guest book at the entrance kiosk, enjoyed by international visitors as well.

Spirit in Nature’s Annual Meeting, open to the public, will take place on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 4 p.m., in Ilsley Library’s Community Room in Middlebury. Following a short official meeting, the time will be devoted to presenting the Eco Spirit Award, given annually “to persons whose lives are illuminated by their appreciation of the beauty, mystery, and preciousness of the natural world. They are dynamic role models who engage us in debate, and urge us to explore the implications of our behavior during our present global environmental crisis. They lead us to a path of hope for the future of all life and nature on earth.”

SpIN will recognize Vergennes resident Rodney Olsen for the 2018 Eco Spirit Awardee for his passion for connecting youth with nature through the applied science of bird banding. His work has influenced many students to pursue ornithology or other field sciences in conservation.

Spirit in Nature was created on a beautiful piece of wooded land crossed by three waterways and owned by Middlebury College. A group of citizens inspired to take some kind of meaningful action

following the visit of the Dalai Lama to Middlebury College in 1990 started the organization.

On that occasion, His Holiness provided the keynote address for a conference entitled ‘Spirit and Nature,’ which featured among the speakers, a rabbi, a protestant theologian, a Native American elder and a scholar of Islam. Special music was provided by the Paul Winter Consort, known playing music along with recordings of sounds from nature — whale songs, howling wolves and the song of the canyon wren.

The conference called for a new look at human morality, specifically in relation to how the human species treats the earth and nature. The Dalai Lama told the assembled, “If you have genuine compassion, you develop respect for each other and all species in the world.” The conference developed the idea that the various religions all had moral contributions to make to our species’ relationship to nature.

Following the conference, a group of local citizens began meeting to discuss how to use this inspiration to take some kind of meaningful action. The group was spearheaded by Unitarian Universalist minister Paul Bortz and opened in 1997.

The SpIN Paths are on both sides of Goshen Road, less than half a mile south of Route 125.

The parking lot is plowed in the winter.

Spirit in Nature can be visited at spiritinnature.org.

Editor’s note: This story was provided by Ron Slabaugh.

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A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Guest editorial School finance plan would prolong property tax frustration

By Jack Hoffman, Public Assets Institute In his annual letter to the Legislature the tax commissioner announced that a projected 3.9 percent increase in per-pupil spending next year was going to result in a 6.2 percent increase in the average homestead property tax rate. This is the kind of disconnect that really irks local voters and school officials alike.

There are reasons for next year’s big tax rate jump—more on that later.

But here’s the thing: The education funding proposal being developed in the Vermont House would not end the frustration from modest spending increases that result in disproportionately larger property tax increases. In fact, these would become a permanent feature.

The new funding proposal may appear to offer relief in the beginning.

It’s true the proposed plan starts off with a base property tax rate that would be much lower than what we have now: $0.25 per $100 of property value would generate nearly $13,000 per pupil in every district. However, spending more than the base amount per pupil, which 85 percent of districts currently do, would push up tax rates quickly: If you added $1,250 per pupil, the tax rate would double; add $2,500 and property taxes would triple. That’s a difficult calculation to try make on your cell phone during Town Meeting.

And voters will be back in the situation where it’s the property tax that goes up with additional school spending. The new proposal does away with income sensitivity, the current system that allows about two-thirds of Vermont resident homeowners to pay school taxes based on their income, which is a much fairer measure of ability to pay.

The proposal is billed as a move away from the property tax and toward the income tax. It does call for a new education income tax—although the new tax appears to generate about the same amount Vermont currently collects in income-based school taxes. But more importantly, the new income tax will not respond to changes in school spending.

Under the system we have now, higher per pupil spending means higher tax rates, and the rates go up proportionally. For two-thirds of homeowners, the tax that increases is based on their ability to pay. Under the new proposal, the income rate would be fixed, not variable with spending as it is now. When voters need to spend more to educate their children, their only choice would be to increase the regressive property tax.

Local voters and school board members are frustrated. This year, for example, more than half the projected tax increase has nothing to do with increased spending. Instead, it is related to several decisions the Legislature made last year: It gave tax breaks to districts that merged; and it tapped into Education Fund reserves to fill shortfalls, in order to prevent raising taxes.

The new funding proposal may appear to offer relief in the beginning.

But unlike the current system, which allows the income-based tax to grow as education spending grows, it will be only the property tax that voters can affect at Town Meeting. And those property taxes are likely to rise more quickly than voters predict.

Biker man

ANDY MORTER OF Cornwall proudly shows off his dirt road blaster bike he converted from a 1978 BMW R100/7 motorcycle. Morter showed off his handiwork at the Maker Faire hosted by the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center last Thursday night. For more photos from the event see Page 15.

‘All options on the table’

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

In the wake of Jack Sawyer’s arrest in Fair Haven, where the 18-year-old former student had allegedly plotted to carry out a mass school shooting, Gov. Phil Scott was right to call for a discusion on how to prevent such shootings, and that “all options should be on the table.”

Success won’t be easy. There are many obstacles, and many approaches that need to be taken. It’s not just that guns are too readily available for those who should be denied, we also need to provide effective approaches to mental health, law enforcement supervision and community cooperation.

Let those thoughts perculate, then chime in with your ideas that could help lead to effective statewide solutions.

Angelo Lynn

ADDISON COUNTY

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Letters to the Editor Aid for state’s students should extend beyond border We are indeed fortunate to live in a state that offers an array of educational options for our students after they complete high school.

Be it a certificate, a two-year or four-year degree, Vermont students have a myriad of opportunities as they contemplate post-secondary education in preparation for rewarding employment and a lifetime of work.

Education holds the power to transform lives as individuals look ahead to building a future.

I served as an admission officer

at Champlain College for 20 years and I am now the PostSecondary Planning Coordinator at Middlebury Union High School.

Over the course of my professional career I have learned that the most successful outcomes occur when students find the best educational match as determined by their personal interests, academic profile, and curriculum suited to their personal needs.

However, not all students are able to find the program that suits their aspirations or needs

within the confines of the Green Mountain State. As students contemplate higher education and post-secondary options it is vital that they have access to options not only in Vermont, but across the country, in order to prepare themselves for a satisfying future.

It is imperative that our elected officials in Montpelier recognize that it should be the choice of our Vermont students as to where they attend college. According to VSAC in 2016-17 a total of 649 students (See Letter, Page 5)

Addison Independent, Monday, February 19, 2018 — PAGE 5

Letters to the Editor Departing rec director grateful for time in Middlebury As I ponder my departure from Middlebury on Feb. 24, I am taken away by so many fond memories of moving here from the Pacific Northwest. As a public servant, it has been my honor and delight to serve so many community members in Middlebury and Addison County.

Becoming the Middlebury Parks & Recreation director in January of 2013, I soon realized what a daunting task lay ahead of me.

However, I knew that this was the place to put all of my skills, experience, knowledge and energy towards creating a premier and respected Parks & Recreation Department that could and would serve so many people over a short period of time and into the future.

Much to my delight, about nine months into my tenure, the selectboard charged a group of citizens and town employees to become part of a Facilities Working Group to help formulate plans to build a new town office building and a new recreation center. Much went into working

through ideas and plans for these buildings, which would serve Middlebury for decades to come.

I remember being overwhelmed with the amount of work ahead and the excitement of actually getting out of that old school building, which I had neither history nor an affinity for such a poor space for town employees to work and serve the public.

Today, joyfully, two years later, the Middlebury Recreation Center is a beehive of activity on Creek Road. So many powerful, productive and creative programs take place at this “new” center, and I am the proud director who will soon sail into the sunset with much fulfillment and gratitude for being part of a great endeavor to improve the lives of kids, families, active adults and seniors in this town and county.

Serving as the Parks & Recreation director for Middlebury has brought me extraordinary experiences of living and becoming part of the Vermont culture. This is a part of

my life that will not be forgotten and I have so many people to thank for these experiences and memories.

My heart resides in the Pacific Northwest, where I will return to take my final position before retirement as the deputy director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services for the city of Edmonds, Wash., once a sleepy little hamlet just north of Seattle and now a burgeoning suburban city with great views of Puget Sound and people who love parks and recreation as much as I do.

Please know I am forever grateful that Middlebury would have me in their midst these past five years and it is my pleasure to leave you now with a fully functioning, well-known and active Parks & Recreation Department that I know will move into capable hands to carry on in new ways.

With gratitude, Terri Arnold Middlebury

Publicly funded primary care would save money

On January 23 I attended Voters (LWV) strongly supports the public hearing of the joint these bills.

House Health Care Committee Most health care is primary and Senate Health and Welfare care. Accessible, publicly funded Committee at the health care will save State House. I heard money. When pastories from people tients do not delay a with and without doctor visit because insurance, for those of cost, more comwith inadequate inplex and expensive This week’s surance and people Community Forum is care is avoided. Intrapped in jobs in by Catherine Rader clude mental health order to afford in- of the Vermont care and substance surance for their League of Women abuse counseling families. Dr. Allan Voters. with primary care, Ramsay, head of the and even more probPeople’s Health and lems are prevented.

Wellness Clinic in Barre, spoke Publicly funded primary care is of ever-greater demand on their an investment in public health. services for the uninsured and H.248 and S.53 do not request underinsured. We learned that funds at this time. Rather, the legdelaying a visit to a primary care islation asks that the Joint Fiscal physician for lack of a co-pay can Office present funding options lead to more serious illness and for consideration. Contact your even death. legislators and ask them to supThis hearing was in consider- port Universal Primary Care. Let ation of H.248 and S.53, com- the Joint Fiscal Office provide a panion bills proposing publicly way to make this basic human funded primary care for all Ver- need a reality for Vermonters in monters. The League of Women these uncertain times.

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Military parade seen as a waste of taxpayers’ money Imagine, if you will, that you are a lawmaker, and you have been given an extra $20 million to distribute. What would your priorities be?

Perhaps you would like to give the money to the veterans association, or you may be more concerned with affordable childcare and early childhood education? Perhaps low-income housing or the opioid epidemic should have the money? What about refugees, or alleviating the effects of wars and natural disasters? Then there is the environment to consider, and of course the ever-increasing deficit.

These are just a few of the worthy

causes that you might decide to help. Each one of us would choose to allocate the money in a different way.

However, what I can almost guarantee is that no one would use the money to stage a military parade. According to reports in the media, $20 million is a conservative estimate of what such an event would cost. How can President Trump, who touts himself as representing ordinary people, even suggest such a waste of taxpayer money? He boasts of how clever he is to avoid paying taxes, but he will gleefully squander the tax dollars the rest of us have paid, just to show he has

the biggest rocket.

That the United States has the greatest military might in the world is well known. We do not need to show what we have. Doing so will only reinforce our image as the “bullies in the playground.” Our military personnel undoubtedly deserve to be honored but this is not the way to honor them. $20 million could help a lot of veterans in practical ways.

Please join me in asking our governor, and our representatives in Congress to do all they can to ensure that this madness never takes place.

Lindsay Hart Middlebury

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Letter (Continued from Page 4) from Addison County received 1.04 million in Vermont State Grants; 34 percent of those students chose to study out of state and received $328,204 in state funding to pursue their educational goals.

One might ask why would a student opt to attend a college outside of Vermont when we have so many good options here? A valid question, but consider this: students often seek to broaden their horizons and experience a program that might not be available to them within our state. For example: veterinary medicine or associate degrees in heating and ventilating, cybersecurity and healthcare IT are not offered in Vermont. Students

LETTERS?

who live in border counties would, if this policy is put in place, no longer be able to take their Vermont State Grant across state lines, to attend, in often times, the closest educational institutional to their home. As a state, Vermont welcomes approximately 25,000 out-of-state students to our higher educational institutions each year.

We’re fortunate to have them annually join our ranks, just as the other 49 states are lucky to have our students attend colleges and universities within their borders.

Portability of the Vermont State Grant is about equity for all students.

To restrict funding of those who rely on the Vermont State Grant would be unfortunate. To take away the

option of portability would mean the potential of larger debt burden and fewer low-income Vermont residents considering college options beyond our state. I urge residents of Addison County to reach out to their representatives and encourage them to consider the lasting ramifications of the restrictions of this legislation.

Every single Vermont student deserves to attend the college or university of his or her choice. Equal access to education is the right of all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

Sarah G. Soule Post-Secondary Planning Coordinator Guidance Department MUHS

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Vt. Senate OKs $15/hour minimum wage

Obituaries

Winfield Manning, 77, Ripton

RIPTON — Winfield H. Manning, 77, died Thursday morning, Feb. 15, 2018, at Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury.

He was born March 24, 1940, in Middlebury, the son of William and Ida (Rosencrane) Manning.

Winfield worked for Desautel House Movers for over 30 years, and worked closely with Arro Design for the last 20 years on unique concrete and stone creations and tool fabrications. He enjoyed mechanical works and tinkering with things along with splitting wood and driving his tractor.

He is survived by his wife Sandra Manning of Middlebury, by his son Mark Manning of New Haven and by his siblings, John, William, Elizabeth, Bernadette, Agnes and Mary. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive him.

He was predeceased by his parents, brothers Pete, Paul, Robert and Wilfred, sisters Beatrice Theresa, and several still born siblings.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Ripton Community House on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from MONTPELIER — The Vermont House late last at a press conference on Thursday morning. “Here you 5-9 p.m. This is an open ceremony week passed a bill that would regulate data brokers and have no choice: people collect, they aggregate your provide consumers with protections against companies information and they sell your information.” that collect, analyze and sell their personal information.

Data brokers aggregate information about people Under the legislation, H.764 would require data including internet browsing history, online purchase SOUTH BURLINGTON — brokers to register annually with the Vermont Secretary history and location data. of State’s office and publicly disclose information about If H.764 became law, Vermont would be the first state Vermont Gas, the natural gas utility data collection practices and opt-out policies. to require data broker to register in a statewide “clearing- owned by Canadian fossil fuel giant Énergir (formerly known as Gaz The bill would also require the companies to ensure house,” according to Botzow. they have “adequate security standards” to safeguard The bill narrowly defines data brokers as businesses Métro), has likely buried an Addison against data breaches. In addition, companies must that aggregate and sell information about consumers County gas pipeline improperly, regulators said last week in a filing report data breaches when they happen. without having a “direct relationship” with them.

Data brokers have come under increased scrutiny after Under this definition, social media sites and iPhone with the Public Utility Commission.

The Department of Public Service the credit report giant Equifax revealed in September apps do not qualify as data brokers, according to Botzow. that a security breach exposed the private information of Rep. Cynthia Browning, D-Bennington, argued that it has asked the PUC to assess a millions of Americans. will be difficult to enforce the system of registration and $25,000 fine against Vermont Gas Approximately a third of the population of Vermont that many data brokers with access to Vermont consum- for failing to bury the pipeline according to the standards set out in was affected by the Equifax breach, according to ers’ information will avoid participating.

Vermont Attorney Gen. TJ Donovan.

“The state will not be able to fulfill the promises of the state permit authorizing the pipeRep. Bill Botzow D-Bennington, HB 764’s sponsor, protection that have been laid out before you today,” line’s construction.

Vermont Gas had agreed, as said Vermonters are “deeply concerned” about how their Browning said on the House floor Thursday afternoon. a condition of its 2013 Addison information is handled by data brokers.

The bill now heads to the Senate.

“In the marketplace you have choice,” Botzow said — By Xander Landen, VTDigger.org County gas pipeline construction permit, to bury the pipeline on top of sandbags, or on other support structures, or on at least six inches Obituary Guidelines of approved backfill material. But the Department of Public Service The Independent will publish paid obitu‑ said Wednesday that it had identified aries and free notices of passing. Paid obituaries cost 25 cents per word and will about 4,300 feet of pipeline sitting be published, as submitted, on the date of Here’s what one reader has to say about us! on unsupported earth. the family’s choosing. Paid obituaries are On at least four occasions marked with a “◊” symbol at the end. between 2015 and 2016, Vermont The Independent offers a free notice of passing up to 100 words, subject to editing Gas buried pipeline without the by our news department. Photos with either supports required in the permit, One reader from Burlington, VT writes: paid obituaries or free notices cost $10 the Department of Public Service per photo. Obituaries may be emailed to “I enjoy local news from Addison County - which is not available charged in its “Notice of Probable obits@addisonindependent.com, or call Violation” letter to the commission. in other pepers. Keep up the good work!”

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MONTPELIER — The Vermont Senate on Thursday advanced a measure that would raise the state’s hourly minimum wage to $15 by 2024.

The bill, S.40, would incrementally hike the state’s minimum wage over the next six years, from the current level of $10.50 per hour.

Sen. Michael Sirotkin, D-Chittenden, who introduced the bill, raised concerns about income disparity between high and low earners, and about stagnation of wages in Vermont. Vermonters are more likely to work full-time minimum wage jobs than working people in other New England states, he said.

Several Republicans offered amendments and spoke against the measure. Some raised concerns that businessowners would not be able to afford the increase; others said they would like to see Vermonters earning higher wages, but they should do so by developing their skill set.

“If people get the skills and we provide opportunity to train in a variety of fields, then we will be able to get them to a living wage, not just the increase in the minimum wage,” Sen. David Soucy, R-Rutland, who was opposed to the measure, said during the floor debate.

The bill, which came out of a study committee that met through last summer, won preliminary approval on a 20-10 vote. It was expected to pass in a second vote

Friday and move to the House.

Rebecca Kelley, spokesperson for Gov. Phil Scott, said he will consider the final bill “but as it stands, there are a number of concerns to be addressed.”

“While Gov. Scott agrees with the goal to increase wages, and has supported economically responsible increases to the minimum wage in the past, the approach currently proposed comes with a lot of risk to our economy, businesses and increased costs to consumers,” Kelley said.

Lawmakers considered several amendments.

One, offered by Sen. Joe Benning, R-Caledonia, would limit the increase in minimum wage to Chittenden County, the most densely populated area in the state.

Benning said there is a “night and day” difference between the economy in the area around Burlington and the Northeast Kingdom.

The Senate defeated Benning’s proposal, 6 in favor, 24 opposed.

Another amendment, offered by Sen. Peg Flory, R-Rutland, would allow businesses to pay less than the minimum wage if they offer employees benefits packages that reach a certain threshold. It was defeated, 11-19.

— By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger.org

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Improperly buried pipe could corrode as a result of the different types of soil above and below the pipeline, DPS officials said.

Vermont Gas is also charged in the letter with failing to act to reduce soil erosion around the pipeline by shunting groundwater away from the structure.

The Department of Public Service is, as a result, “concerned that this installation may have an increased susceptibility to soil erosion around the pipe, which may affect the integrity of the pipe.”

The $25,000 fine the department has asked the Public Utility Commission to assess against Vermont Gas is intended as a deterrent, the letter said, but it is also intended to reflect any profit the company made as a result of the violations, as well as the company’s past record of violations.

Vermont Gas spokeswoman Beth Parent said the company itself had reported most of the problems outlined in the DPS letter. She noted that none of the violations pose a threat to safety. Porter concurred that the pipeline meets federal safety standards.

— By Mike Polhamus, VTDigger.org

Addison Independent, Monday, February 19, 2018 — PAGE 7

Ice-Out days and rapid temperature change

By DECLAN MCCABE While driving down from Isle La Motte in early December, my son and I noticed a fine skim of ice floating down the Alburg Passage.

As it collided with the Route 2 bridge supports, it broke into rectangular fragments. I wondered if what I was seeing was typical, or a symptom of changing climate? But a single observation tells you only about the current weather, and says nothing about climate trends.

To understand long-term patterns requires long-term data. So I reviewed ice formation data on Lake Champlain. I learned that between 1816 and 1916, the lake was “closed” to navigation in 96 of 100 winters. In the last 30 winters, the lake has closed 13 times, and just three times this past decade.

At first blush, this might seem like overwhelming evidence for less ice, but again, this is not the whole story.

The 200-year data set was gathered by three different governmental agencies, a Burlington public official and historian, and a “cooperative weather observer.”

Consistency might be a bit much to expect and “closed to navigation” could range from an ice passage from Burlington to Plattsburgh, or simply frozen harbors.

For a more consistently measured data set, Dr. Alan Betts, a Vermont climatologist, looked to the Joe’s Pond Association. Each winter for more than two decades, association members have placed a wooden pallet on the ice of Joe’s Pond in West Danville, Vermont. A cinderblock sits on the pallet and is strung to the plug of an electric clock on Homer Fitts’ deck.

For a small donation to the association, you can guess when the ice will give way, the cinderblock

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will sink, and the clock will be unplugged. Best guess wins.

The simplicity and consistency of this measurement technique is precisely what piqued Betts’ interest. Across the short interval of twenty years, there’s a clear trend; the cinderblock sinks about 6 days earlier than it did two decades ago.

Betts has also reviewed 40 years of ice-out data from the Fairbanks Museum and found the same pattern: the ice on Stiles Pond goes out about three days earlier per decade.

Every decade, on average, the pond has frozen four days later, and the total frozen period has been shrinking by seven days per decade since 1970.

“Ice out” patterns are consistent with other indicators of change.

For example, Betts has reviewed data on Vermont’s lilac flowering dates. On average, lilac leaves are developing about two weeks earlier than they did in the 1960s, and flowers open more than a week earlier.

With the greatest respect to ice and lilac, I suspect that some Vermonters might be more interested in changes in maple sugaring; this thought has not been wasted on Vermont scientists. Justin Guilbert and Vermont EPSCoR collaborators examined climate trends and predicted 11 fewer maple sugaring days by mid-century. They also predicted a shift in the sugaring season towards the midwinter months of December and January.

If at this point you’re thinking that these trends are awfully short-term, and that anyone trying to predict the future of sugaring is walking on thin ice, you have a valid point; one of the difficulties of predicting climate change and its effects is the complexity of factors, including the background

Outside Story

ICE OUT ON Joe’s Pond in West Danville.

Illustration by Adelaide Tyrol

“noise” of our naturally variable weather conditions. This is, after all, a region that prides itself on the notion that, “if you don’t like the weather, wait a few minutes.”

That said, while we can’t with certainty predict what maple trees or ponds or ornamental plants will do in future years, it’s very clear that we’re in a period of rapid temperature change, and based on what we know of atmospheric science and human-caused emissions, there’s no reason to expect

that change to stop any time soon.

As Betts recently told me, “climate change is on a roll and all we can do is slow it down, and give our societies and all of life on Earth more time to adapt.” In the meantime, I plan on placing my first ever bet on Joe’s Pond this year. What day I will bet on?

That’s my secret; but it will certainly be earlier than I would have bet in 1997.

Declan McCabe teaches biology at Saint Michael’s College. His

work with student researchers on insect communities in the Champlain Basin is funded by Vermont EPSCoR’s Grant NSF EPS Award #1556770 from the National Science Foundation. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine, northernwoodlands.org, and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: wellborn@nhcf.org.

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TUESDAY

Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo, tai chi, visiting, and coffee hour. Meal served at noon, including beef steak, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, wheat bread, and apple cake. Bring your own place setting. Free transportation may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-1946. $5 suggested donation.

Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle at 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age.

“The Far Traveler, Voyages of a Viking Woman” presentation in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 3:30 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Join author Nancy Marie Brown for this lecture on Gudrid the Far-Traveler, sisterin-law of the explorer Leif Eriksson, who tried to set up a colony on the shores of the Gulf of St. Lawrence around the year 1000. Free, open to the public and accessible to those with disabilities. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

Meet Ilsley Library’s new director in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 4-7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Meet Dana Hart, Ilsley’s new Library Director Drop in and join the Ilsley Library friends and trustees for refreshments in the lobby, get to know Dana and talk about the library. Coffee and cookies will be served.

“Immigration and DACA in an Age of Uncertainty” in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 4:30 p.m., Wilson Hall, Middlebury College.

Three panelists; Viveka Ray-Mazumder, Manager of Youth Organizing in Asian Americans Advancing Justice; Susan Munoz, Assistant Professor, School of Education, Colorado State University; and Tom Wong, Associate Professor of Political Science, UC San Diego, will discuss these timely issues.

The Dirt on Backyard Composting talk in Orwell. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m., Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St. A workshop from Addison County Solid Waste to cover the basics of backyard composting, including information on why food scraps should be diverted from the landfill, what compost is, how to set up and manage a pile, uses for finished compost, and troubleshooting tips. Free.

Community Chorus in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 7-8:30 p.m., Mead Chapel. Join the and prepare music for its spring concerts in early May, as well as a special appearance with the Middlebury Wind Ensemble in mid-April. Open to all, high schoolers and adults, who love to sing. More info contact conductor Jeff Rehbach at rehbach@middlebury.edu or 802-989-7355.

Championship Round: Spencer Prize in Oratory in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. In honor of the late professor emeritus and former trustee John Spencer, Oratory Now will hold its first annual speech competition for first-year students.

January elimination rounds culminate in this face-off among the final five contestants. Free.

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Age Well senior luncheon in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m., Middlebury Recreational Center, 154 Creek Rd. Live entertainment and a noontime meal of roast pork, mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli salad, dinner roll, and birthday cake.

Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle at 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age.

Green Mountain Club Taylor Outdoor Adventure Series in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Ct. This year’s Taylor Series Lecture will be “Walking the Coast to Coast Path” by GMC members Deb Van Schaack & Nancy Custer Carroll. They will share images and stories of their fifteenday, self-guided walk across northern England.

Accessible parking at Middlebury Union High School. For more activities visit gmcbreadloaf. org.

Broadway show “Daddy Long Legs” in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Come see this new musical about orphans, inheritance, family, charity, shame, resilience and personal growth. A family-friendly show.

Tickets are $18 (plus $2 preservation fee) at townhalltheater.org, 802-382- 9222, at the THT box office, or at the door before show time.

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Computer Fundamentals class in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 22, 9:30-11 a.m., Vermont Adult Learning - Addison County, 282 Boardman St. A free 1.5-hour interactive computer lab for people who already know how to use the mouse, keyboard, and how to navigate the desktop.

Learn how to download and manage computer files, use Google Docs and MS Word, and get

British idyll

DEB VAN SCHAACK & Nancy Custer Carroll will share stories and photos, such as this inviting pastoral scene, from their trek on England’s Coast to Coast trail on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m., at Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Ct. Photo Deb Van Schaack

SWING DANCE, LEVEL II - Add to your swing portfolio! Dance benefits brain & body while having a great time to boot. Classes held at the Vergennes Opera House on Thursdays, Feb. 15-March 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Partners not necessary. $10 per class. Open dance for 1 hour after all classes. Open to the public! Call Jim Condon for more information at 802-475-2349 or email jscondon@mac.com, also on Facebook under James Condon. an introduction to Excel. Available to all and can be taken as many times as needed. Limit six participants. Runs through March 29.

Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo, tai chi, and coffee hour. SASH Health Awareness. Program at 11:15 a.m. Meal served at noon. Enjoy BBQ pork over rice pilaf, broccoli florets, wheat bread, and applesauce.

Bring your own place setting. Free transportation may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-3881946. $5 suggested donation. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle at 802-3771419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age.

Lynnette Combs performs in Middlebury.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 12:15-12:45 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 Main St. St. Stephen’s 7th Annual noonday recital series presents Combs, organist of Christ Church Montpelier, who will perform “800 Years of Organ Music in 30 Minutes.” Free.

“Look and See” on screen in Ferrisburgh.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 7-8:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Town Offices, 3279 Route 7. Join the Ferrisburgh Conservation Commission and Shelburne Farms for a cinematic portrait by filmmaker Laura Dunn of the changing landscapes and shifting values of rural America in the era of industrial agriculture, as seen through the mind’s eye of writer, farmer, and activist, Wendell Berry. More info at lookandseefilm.com or cirillo.jec@gmail.com.

“Cultivating an Arborist’s Eye - Understanding and Caring for Trees” in New Haven.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 7-8:15 p.m., New Haven Town Office, North St. Join local arborist Adam Becker to discuss all things, learn proper techniques to use when choosing, planting, pruning and removing trees of your own, and help plan future community tree-related activities, including New Haven’s first annual town-wide tree contest.

Broadway show “Daddy Long Legs” in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 22. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Come see this new musical about orphans, inheritance, family, charity, shame, resilience and personal growth. A family-friendly show. Tickets are $18 (plus $2 preservation fee) at townhalltheater. org, 802-382- 9222, at the THT box office, or at the door before show time.

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FRIDAY

Age Well senior luncheon in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 23, 11:30 a.m., Rosie’s, 866 Route 7 South. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., meal served at noon. Tender pot roast with veggies, applesauce, biscuit, beverage, and gingerbread. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle at 802-377-1419. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity.

Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age.

“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” on screen in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 23, 3-5 p.m., Community Room. Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Middlebury Community Classic Film Club presents this timely Jimmy Stewart film. All are welcome. A discussion will follow the film.

Lenten fish fry in Bristol. Friday, Feb. 23, 5-7 p.m., St. Ambrose Parish Hall, 11 School St. Come to the 18th annual season of Fish Fry meals sponsored by St. Ambrose Church. The all-you-caneat meal includes fired or baked haddock, French fries, cole slaw, beverage and dessert. Tickets $12.50 adults/children 9 and under $6/immediate family of five $37. More info contact St. Ambrose at 802-453-2488.

Art opening in Vergennes. Friday, Feb. 23, 5-8 p.m., Creative Space Gallery, 214 Main St. In “Never Felt Better: Fiber Transformed,” explore the creative potential of the world’s earliest textile in a special exhibition featuring work by gallery member and guest artists. Contemporary fiber artists continue the Bronze Age tradition of transforming wool and other animal hair into fabric. On view through April 8.

Table of Grace community meal in Vergennes.

Friday, Feb. 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Vergennes Congregational Church, 30 S. Water St. Menu includes Lasagna, salad, bread and dessert.

Free.

Poetry out loud in Bristol. Friday, Feb. 23, 6:308:00 p.m., Art on Main, 25 Main St. Calling all poetry lovers. Come to the gallery for a community reading. Bring and read or recite a favorite published poem — from Pablo Neruda to Mary Oliver to the classics like Robert Frost and William Butler Yeats and on to poets many of us may never have heard. A fun and very informal affair so no pressure about presentation.

Broadway show “Daddy Long Legs” in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 23. 7:30-9:30 p.m.,

Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Come see this new musical about orphans, inheritance, family, charity, shame, resilience and personal growth. A family-friendly show. Tickets are $18 (plus $2 preservation fee) at townhalltheater.org, 802-382- 9222, at the THT box office, or at the door before show time.

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SATURDAY

Green Mountain Club walk or snowshoe in Shelburne. Saturday, Feb. 24, Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Rd. Walk or snowshoe the Farm Trail, approx. 4.5 miles from the Welcome Center. Wear appropriate clothing; bring water, a snack and hiking poles if desired. Email or call Ruth Penfield for meeting time and place at 802-388-5407 or ruthpenfield@ gmail.com. For more activities visit gmcbreadloaf.org.

Winter bird presentation and field walk in Addison. Saturday, Feb. 24, 9-noon, Conference Room, Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area, 966 VT Rt. 17. Join VT Fish and Wildlife’s John Buck as he discusses the numerous avian residents who do not fly south for the winter, then take a walk to spot some. Bring binoculars if you have them and wear appropriate clothing and footwear for being outdoors in winter. Free. Limited to 25.

More info contact Amy Alfieri at 802-759-2398.

Ladies Union Rummage Sale in New Haven.

Saturday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., New Haven Congregational Church, Town Hill Rd. Clothing and books only. More info contact Carol at 802-453-5059.

Snowshoe/Hike in Starksboro. Saturday, Feb. 24, from 10 a.m.-noon, Common Ground Center, 473 Tatro Rd. Vermont Clean Water Network will host a morning of snowshoeing or hiking around the headwaters of Lewis Creek. Learn from a naturalist about special land and aquatic features in a winter landscape. Reflect on sacred interpretations of headwaters as they begin their journey to Lake Champlain. Snowshoes, fun activities, snacks and warm beverages provided.

Winter Fest in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 24, noon-6 p.m., Middlebury Recreational Park and downtown restaurants. The Better Middlebury Partnership hosts this afternoon of all things winter — snow sculpture contest, entertainment, relay races, local food vendors, free skating, Fat bike demos, Hot cocoa and cookies, Bonfire and s’mores, and much more. Tickets $5, Children 5 and under free.

“Force of Nature” ice-skating show in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 24, 5 p.m., Kenyon Arena, Rte. 30. Middlebury College Figure Skating Club’s annual Ice Show features skaters of all ages and abilities, including nationally competitive guest skaters, in a fun and musicfilled event. Tickets $6 available at the door or in advance at the College box office. Concessions will be available. Kenyon Arena is fully accessible.

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communitycalendar “La Boheme” live stream in HD in Middlebury.

Saturday, Feb. 24, 12:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The World’s most popular opera returns in this MET production with a cast of young stars. A free talk about the opera will be given in the studio on the lower level before the broadcast at 11:45 p.m. Tickets: adults $24/$10 students, and are available at 802-382-9222, townhalltheater.org, at the box office MondaySaturday noon-5 p.m., or at the door.

Roast pork dinner in Brandon. Saturday, Feb. 24, 5-7 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Brandon Congregational Church, 1 Carver St. Come and enjoy Roast Pork with applesauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, roasted vegetables, green salad, home made rolls and pies and beverages. A free will offering will be taken.

Formosa Folk on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Ct. The Formosa Quartet returns to Middlebury to perform a folkinfluenced program, including Dana Wilson’s Hungarian Folk Songs, Mark O’Connor’s Appalachia Waltz, and Dvorak’s American Quartet. Tickets $16-$26. More info at capitalcityconcerts.org.

The Christine Malcolm Band in Brandon.

Saturday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Come hear Malcolm’s Vermont blend of rich original country, folk and blues with a high note of rock. 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 e-mail info@brandon-music.net.

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SUNDAY

Paul Asbell in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 25, 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!”

Free, open to the public and accessible to those with disabilities. Part of The Residence’s Sunday Music series. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-3881220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

Concert fundraiser in Cornwall. Sunday Feb. 25, 2 p.m., Cornwall Town Hall, Route 30. Traditional music and step dancing, featuring the Bolton/ Munkres family band and members of Young Tradition Vermont Touring Group. Admission is freewill donation. All proceeds benefit Young Tradition Vermont. More info at 802-462-3722.

“Force of Nature” ice-skating show in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m., Kenyon Arena, Rte. 30 Middlebury College Figure Skating Club’s annual Ice Show features skaters of all ages and abilities, including nationally competitive guest skaters, in a fun and musicfilled event. Sunday’s show will include the Catamount Blades, UVM’s competitive synchronized skating team. Tickets $6 available at the door or in advance at the College box office.

Concessions will be available. Kenyon Arena is fully accessible.

“Sex With Strangers” on stage in Middlebury.

Sunday, Feb. 25, 4 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S Pleasant St. Middlebury Actors Workshop present the story of 20-something sex blogger Ethan and unsung 40-ish novelist Olivia and their complicated relationship. (Language warning).

Spirit in Nature annual meeting in Middlebury.

Sunday, Feb. 25, 4 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 74 Main St. Following a short official meeting, Rodney Olsen of Vergennes will receive the Eco Spirit Award, given annually “to persons whose lives are illuminated by their appreciation of the beauty, mystery, and preciousness of the natural world.” Open to all.

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Legislative breakfast in Vergennes.

Monday, Feb. 26, 7-8:45 a.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 S. Maple St. Meet with Addison County legislators and discuss issues important to Addison County. Purchase of breakfast not required to attend but helps our hosts to defray the cost of opening their hall.

Sponsored by Bridport Grange 303 and the Addison County Farm Bureau.

Age Well senior luncheon in Bristol. Monday, Feb. 26, 10:45 a.m., Cubbers, 8 Main St. Chef’s Choice — always delicious — includes beverage and dessert. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity. Advanced reservations required.

Call Michelle at 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age.

Storymatters in Middlebury. Monday, Feb. 26, 4 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Join this monthly storytelling gathering. This month’s theme is “Emotions of February.” Enjoy listening and sharing a story if the spirit moves you. And stay warm.

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Just a trim

A WORKER AT Happy Valley Orchard in Middlebury, does a little trimming of apple trees. Learn how to care for trees in your own yard on Thursday, Feb. 22, 7-8:15 p.m., New Haven Town Office, North St. when local arborist Adam Becker discusses proper techniques to use when choosing, planting, pruning and removing trees.

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Vergennes. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Vergennes. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo, tai chi, and coffee hour. Meal served at noon.

Turkey burger, mashed potatoes, gravy, baby carrots, wheat bread, pumpkin pudding. Bring your own place setting. Free transportation may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-1946. $5 suggested donation. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle at 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age.

“Roots of Power: Plants and Social Organization in Five Tropical Societies” lecture in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 3 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Middlebury College Anthropology and African Studies professor Michael Sheridan will discuss recent research on how farmers from Tanzania, Cameroon, Papua New Guinea, Tahiti, and St. Vincent use two particular plant species to demonstrate property rights, mark graves, and signify peace and order. Free, open to the public and accessible to those with disabilities. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

Sue Halpern in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m., Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Sue Halpern will read from, discuss and sign her new novel, “Summer Hours at the Robbers Library,” a wry, observant look at contemporary life and its refugees.

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“MR SMITH GOES to Washington” will be screened at Ilsley Public Library on Friday, Feb. 23, 3-5 p.m., in the Community Room at Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. The Middlebury Community Classic Film Club presents this timely Jimmy Stewart film. All are welcome. A discussion will follow the film.

WEDNESDAY

Age Well senior luncheon in Shoreham. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m., Halfway House, Route 22A. Soup, sandwich, coleslaw, dessert and beverage.

Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle at 802-377-1419. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age.

CCV info session in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 5-6 p.m., CCV Middlebury, 10 Merchants Row. At “Getting Started at Community College of Vermont (CCV)” learn about translating years of experience into college credit, admissions pathways to UVM, VTC, Castleton, and other Vermont colleges, Tuition-free opportunities for high school students and more. More info at 802-388-3032.

Grief support group in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hospice Volunteer Services, Maple St., Marble Works. The first meeting of an eight-week group providing support in a compassionate environment. Free.

More info and registration at 802-388-4111.

Sophie Shao and Friends perform in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Cellist Shao, winner of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant and top prizes at the Rostropovich and Tchaikovsky competitions, is a versatile and passionate artist whose performances the New York Times called “eloquent, powerful.” Tickets $30 adults/$25 Middlebury College faculty, staff, emeriti, and alumni/$10 youth 18 and under (NEW youth ticket price!)/$6 Middlebury College students, on

sale at 802-443-MIDD (6433) or middlebury.edu/ arts/tickets.

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Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, March 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo, tai chi, and coffee hour. Meal, served at noon, includes oven-fried chicken, red mashed potatoes with sour cream, diced carrots, wheat bread, and vanilla pudding with fruit. Bring your own place setting. Free transportation may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-1946. Advanced reservations required. $5 suggested donation.

Call Michelle at 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age.

The Addison String Quartet performs in Middlebury. Thursday, March 1, Start Time: 12:15-12:45 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 Main St. The quartet, directed by Emily Sunderman will play as part of St. Stephen’s 7th annual noonday recital series. With Gareth Courdery, pianist, performing Gustav Mahler’s piano quintet. Also on the program is a Bach sonata for unaccompanied violin. Free.

Courageous Stage carnival in Middlebury.

Thursday, March 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 South Pleasant St. A family-friendly launch party celebrating Courageous Stage, a new, innovative education organization affiliated with Town Hall Theater. Music by Clint Bierman of the Grift, carnival entertainment, creative games, fire tricks, balloon swords, cotton candy and ice cream, millions of Mardi-Gras beads, a bar and many more surprises. Don’t worry about dinner — there will be tacos. More info contact Lisa Mitchell at 802-388-6124 or lisa@middunderground.org.

LIVEMUSIC Lynnette Combs performs in Middlebury.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 12:15-12:45 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

Formosa Folk in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society.

The Christine Malcolm Band in Brandon.

Saturday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Twist of Fate in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 24, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Notte (formerly Two Brothers).

Paul Asbell in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.

Honey in the Hive in Cornwall. Sunday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m., Cornwall Town Hall.

Horsetraders in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 7-10 p.m., Rough Cut. The Addison String Quartet performs in Middlebury. Thursday, March 1, Start Time: 12:15-12:45 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

Yann Falquet and Pascal Gemme in Ripton.

Saturday, March 3, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House.

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An American Cinderella story to be told in musical A newly released Broadway casts. Angel Blue, Anita Hartig show, “Daddy Long Legs,” will and Sonya Yoncheva share the role be performed at 7:30 p.m., on of the fragile Mimì, with Dmytro Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Middlebury’s Popov, Russell Thomas and Michael Town Hall Theater. Additional Fabiano alternating as the poet performances will take place at 7:30 Rodolfo. Alexander Soddy and p.m., on Thursday, Feb. 22, and Marco Armiliato share conducting Friday, Feb. 23. duties.

What would you do if you just “La Bohème,” the passionate, inherited your uncle’s estate and timeless, and indelible story of love found yourself sitting in his seat among young artists in Paris, can on the board of trustees at a local stake its claim as the world’s most orphanage? The musical begins in popular opera. With more than 1,200 that orphanage with 17-year-old- performances, “La Bohème” is also Jerusha struggling to fulfill her the most frequently staged opera at orphanage duties — completely the Met. unaware that her life is about to A free talk about this opera will change.

Jervis, the be given in the studio on 25-year-old inheritor, the lower level of THT wants to be helpful but before the broadcast at doesn’t want to impose 11:45 p.m. (45 minutes a feeling of debt — so before the start time) he concocts a scheme to

by Scott Morrison. Run remain anonymous while time is two hours, 55 funding Jerusha’s college minutes.

by Greg Pahl education.

Tickets are $24/$10 Based on the classic students and may 1912 novel by Jean be purchased at Webster, the musical was created townhallteater.org, by calling 802by librettist John Caird (“Les 382-9222, at the THT box office Miserables”) and composer Paul (Monday - Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.)

Gordon (“Jane Eyre”). The show or at the door, if available. features two musically talented THE CHRISTINE MALCOLM actors, Hannah Logan and Elliot BAND AT BRANDON MUSIC Franklin — accompanied by The Christine Malcolm Band plays Dieuwke Davydov on cello, Michael a Vermont blend of rich, original Corn on guitars, Serena Eddy on country, folk and blues with a high percussion and Tim Guiles on piano. note of rock. Catch them at Brandon Tickets are $18 at townhalltheater. Music for a night of “heartwarming org, 802-382-9222, at the THT box music” (Seven Days) on Saturday, office, or at the door before show Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. time. Family friendly, young and Malcolm is a Northern Vermont old, age 10 and up. songwriter transplanted from balmy THT TO SCREEM THE MET’S Southern Vermont. Her writing “LA BOHEME” BROADCAST is influenced by artists like Lori “La Bohème” will be broadcast at McKenna, Chris Stapleton and 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, in Joni Mitchell. Her 2015 album, Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater. entitled “Crickets, Coyotes and the The world’s most popular opera Big Yellow Moon,” won the Times returns in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic Argus Tammy Award for Best production, with a series of exciting Country Recording of the Year and

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KAREN LEFKOE WILL lead the Middlebury Actors Workshop staged reading of “Sex With Strangers” on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 4 p.m., in the Byers Studio, downstairs at Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. in Middlebury.

“LA BOHÉME,” PUCCINI’S beloved opera, will be streamed live from the Met at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, at Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St, Middlebury.

Seven Days said, “Malcolm proves to be a genuine talent.”

Malcolm is joined by Rudy Dauth, string player extraordinaire and Peter Riley, holding it down on bass.

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

Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show.

Venue is BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 or e-mail info@brandon-music. net for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road in Brandon.

“SEX WITH STRANGERS” AT THT Middlebury Actors Workshop presents “Sex with Strangers” by Laura Eason, the third in their series of four staged readings, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, in Byers Studio (downstairs at Town Hall Theater).

When youngish prodigy sex blogger Ethan tracks down his idol, the gifted but unsung fortyish novelist Olivia, he finds they each crave what the other has. As attraction turns to sex and they inch closer to getting what they want, both confront the dark side of ambition and the trouble of reinventing oneself when the past is only a click away.

The playwright explores the question of Internet technology versus old-school paper books. She questions the tensions within and between writers as they cope with feeling underappreciated versus overhyped. The characters explore a range of feelings about success and failure and how that under and over inflates our sense of self-worth.

The cast includes Karen Lefkoe and Benjamin Wiggins; Frankie Dunleavy reads stage directions and Rebecca Strum directs the reading.

Suggested Donation, $10 (warning: adult language).

INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES The 2017-2018 Hirschfield International Film Series continues on Saturday, Feb. 24, at Middlebury

College with the 2016 Romanian film, “Graduation,” directed by Cristian Mungiu.

Acclaimed filmmaker Mungiu returns with this searing human saga about a father driven to extremes in order to protect his daughter’s future.

Romeo Aldea (Adrian Titieni) is a seemingly honest doctor who (See Arts Beat, Page 11)

CHRISTINE MALCOM BRINGS her country/folk/blues mixture of heartwarming music to Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd., on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Addison Independent, Monday, February 19, 2018 — PAGE 11

Cosmic Forecast For the week of February 19

HANNAH LOGAN AND Elliot Franklin take the stage to perform “Daddy Long Legs” at Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. in Middlebury, at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 21-23.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) regrets having settled in his native Romania, a country still teeming with corruption and back dealings.

He channels his ambitions for a better life into his teenage daughter, Eliza (Maria Dragus), who is just one exam away from securing a scholarship to a prestigious British university. But when Eliza is attacked on the eve of her test, endangering her ability to pass, Romeo takes matters into his own hands to ensure her success. Winner of the Best Director prize at Cannes in 2016.

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

CONCERT OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND STEP-DANCING IN CORNWALL The Bolton/Munkres family band, Honey in the Hive, will offer a concert at the Cornwall Town Hall on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m.

The performance will include driving fiddle and banjo music, a few songs, and step-dancing from Appalachian, Cape Breton, Irish and other traditions. The concert is a fundraiser for Ben and Romy Munkres’ musical tour of Scotland in April with Young Tradition

Vermont.

Honey in the Hive is a family band including: Romy on fiddle, flute, and feet; Ben on piano, mandolin and melodica; Andrew Munkres on five-string banjo and guitar; and Kristin Bolton on upright bass and feet. Honey in the Hive has performed at events in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Ben and Romy will be joined by Young Tradition Touring Group members Meredith Kimble of Middlebury on harp and Ben Clark of Waltham on guitar.

Admission is by freewill donation.

There will be refreshments for sale, as well as CDs, raffle tickets, and other fundraising items.

LIVE MUSIC AT NOTTE There will be two live performances this week at Notte Neapolitan Pizza Bar (formerly Two Brothers Lounge and Stage) located downstairs at 86 Main Street in Middlebury. On Wednesday, The Open Mic is hosted at 9 p.m. by the ever talented, Mark Sikora. Play solo or join Sikora and friends for a jamming good time. All talent levels are welcome. It’s free to enter and there is no cover charge.

Then, on Saturday, Feb. 24, Notte presents Twist of Fate at 10 p.m.

Come and enjoy a night of great alternative rock music. There is a $3 cover charge. For more information, call 802-388-0002.

ARIES: March 21-April 20. Aries, you may need to muscle your way through some projects, especially if your energy levels wane.

Put your nose to the grindstone and work your way through things.

TAURUS: April 21May 21. Taurus, you are not one for letting obstacles get in your way.

In fact, you find a way to go over or under any roadblocks. This makes you an asset to any team.

GEMINI: May 22June 21. Gemini, if you have been forgetful about keeping tabs on your finances, you may be in for a surprise. Make an effort to more closely monitor your financial situation.

CANCER: June 22July 22. Don’t be so quick to write off someone you thought was out of your life, Cancer. This person may play an integral role in your life this week.

LEO: July 23-Aug. 23. You might need to channel some newfound excitement, Leo. Perhaps there is a special project brewing or a party on the horizon. Keep up the good cheer.

VIRGO: Aug. 24Sept. 22. Virgo, everyone makes mistakes, and those who move forward learn from their past errors. If you stumble, dust yourself off and get back into the game this week.

LIBRA: Sept. 23-Oct. 23. Don’t consistently doubt yourself, Libra.

Be confident that you can make decisions that will ensure your family’s success and happiness for years to come.

SCORPIO: Oct. 24Nov. 22. Juggling too many items at once often ends with one of the balls

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SAGITTARIUS: Nov. 23-Dec. 21. Friends may flock to you and your jovial attitude this week, Sagittarius. Beat the winter blues by hosting a party, and it can be a win for all involved.

CAPRICORN: Dec. 22-Jan. 20. Loosen up the reins on something you have been holding onto tightly. This may mean giving a child a little more freedom to explore or involving others in a work assignment.

AQUARIUS: Jan. 21-Feb. 18. Aquarius, it’s time to put some new ideas in motion.

Channel your energy into projects that will showcase your talents and vision for the future.

PISCES: Feb. 19-March 20. Pisces, creative endeavors may need to be shelved for a little while as you focus on practical tasks.

It won’t be long before you can return to them.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS FEBRUARY 25 Sean Astin, Actor (47) FEBRUARY 26 Nate Ruess, Singer (36) FEBRUARY 27 Josh Groban, Singer (37) FEBRUARY 28 Ali Larter, Actress (42) MARCH 1 Kesha, Singer (31) MARCH 2 Rebel Wilson, Actress (38) MARCH 3 Ronan Keating, Singer (41)

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Addison Independent, Monday, February 19, 2018 — PAGE 13

Land (Continued from Page 1) inked a $350,000 deal for the land with hand-delivered to the Ferrisburgh auto dealer Tom Denecker. Denecker selectboard by selling broker Carl faced opposition from Agency of Cole.

Natural Resources officials and “Thank you for the time and questions about whether his proposal opportunity to allow me conformed to a new Act to attempt to purchase “Like any 250 regulation. Denecker and develop the land,” then walked away from Peterson said. “After project we the deal in December months of research, due would deal 2014, citing permitting diligence, and budgeting, with (the price) contingencies.

I am sorry to say that I when someone The topic will be will not be able to secure came to us. It’s on the selectboard’s the financing needed for agenda on Tuesday, all negotiable. the project.” and Lawrence said she F e r r i s b u r g h But the market believes the property selectboard Chairwoman seems to be should be relisted at the Loretta Lawrence said picking up a same $375,000 asking board members favored little bit.” price that has produced the project and believe — selectboard three contracts.

Peterson did everything “I think the Chairwoman he could to make the recommendation would Loretta Lawrence project work, and that be to put it back on the they hope his company market at the original succeeds in expanding elsewhere. price,” Lawrence said. “Like any “It is with great sadness we hear project we would deal with it when the project will not be happening,” someone came to us. It’s all negotiable.

Lawrence said. “This would have But the market seems to be picking up been a win-win for both Andrew and a little bit.” the town. The board certainly has been Despite the latest setback Lawrence supportive every step of the way, and said the selectboard remains optimistic. of course this project would have been “If people like Andrew came a great advance for both local and forward there’s still potential out Vermont products. We also understand there,” she said. that Andrew put all his resources Peterson has since 2013 processed into making this project work, and malt, a key ingredient of beer, financing has been difficult. And the from Vermont-grown barley in a board truly wishes him the best luck in 3,000-square-foot converted barn on his future endeavors.” his Monkton property. His customers The property was deeded to are Vermont microbrewers, several Ferrisburgh in 2010 after complex of them local, and Peterson has said negotiations in which the Agency of demand exceeds what he can produce Transportation ended up with land for there. the former Vergennes rail station and Peterson, who could not its park-and-ride lot, and much of the immediately be reached for comment remaining land was conserved through late last week, has said he hopes a the Preservation Trust of Vermont and larger malt house could eventually local partners. also create a new market for county Ferrisburgh first listed the land farmers and encourage them to plant for sale for $375,000 in September barley.

2010, and in August 2011 signed a full-price contract with Montpelier’s Eastern Development Corp. But after 11 months, that deal’s financing contingencies were not met, and the land came back on the market.

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So many cones!

SOME LOCALS HAVE noticed that a number of trees in the county are really loaded with cones this winter — these conifer trees near the Hannaford Supermarket off Court Street in Middlebury are an example. Jim Doolan of Ripton, who took this photo, wonders what causes this superabundance of cones. We do, too! If you know why, send us an email at news@addisonindependent.com.

Photo by Jim Doolan

Boat launch stewards needed for LCBP GRAND ISLE — The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) is hiring up to twelve boat launch stewards to work at New York and Vermont public boat launch access areas during the steward program’s 12th season. The stewards help to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species by identifying high-risk boats for courtesy inspection and providing information about invasive species spread prevention.

During the first ten years of the program, LCBP stewards surveyed nearly 83,000 boats and spoke to more than 181,000 visitors about steps they could take to ensure their

boats and equipment were cleaned, drained, and dried. Over 80 percent of visitors to Lake Champlain reported that they are trying to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

“We look forward to continuing the strides made in the boat launch steward program in 2017. With stewards now stationed on Missisquoi Bay in Québec distributing outreach materials translated into French, we are now sharing the same messages all around the shores of Lake Champlain,” said Meg Modley, LCBP Aquatic Invasive Species Management Coordinator. “We also look forward to the expansion of boat

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Middlebury Union High School honor roll MIDDLEBURY — The following students have been names to the honor roll at Middlebury Union Highs School for the 2017-2018 second quarter.

Grade 9 High Honors: Lois Alberts, Abel Anderson, Olivia Audet, Abigail Bailey, Anna Berg, Alexander Bleich, Chloe Clark, Owen Connelly, Lydia Deppman, Ava Devost, Maycee Godshalk-Tidd, Benjamin Graham, Bridget Graham, Evan Gregory, Charles Hodson, Martha Horne, Timothy Hunsdorfer, Camille Kutter, Camille Malhotra, Ella McKhann and Kaitlyn McNamara.

Also Lucas Nelson, Thomas Nevins, Sarah Nicolai, Andrea Palmer, Oliver Poduschnick, Sophie Pope McCright, Chelsea Robinson, Alexander Shashok, Harper Sinclair, Sofia Stefani, Nicholas Suchomel, Anna Wagner, Kathryn Waterman, Paige Williamson and Ireland Young.

Honors: Elijah Bachand, Jordyn Bessette, Elizabeth Bright, Lukas Broughton, Aiden Cole, Audrey Drinkwine, Gabriel Dunn, Matthew Fitzsimmons, Emma Franklin, Drew Gill, Andy Giorgio, Adin Girard, Chase Given, Alexia Gratton, Colby Hammond, Wesley Hirdler, Silas Jackson, Trystan Jones, Mason Kaufmann and Rosa Kehoe.

Also Kaylee Lathrop, Alexander Mencel, Fraser Milligan, Kyle Mitchell, Abagail Nicholson-Wemette, Kai Pasciak, Sutton Perry, Rhys Pitner, Karic Riche, Wyatt Rubright, Marshall Sanchez, Kieran Sheridan, John Sidaway, Mia Thebodo, Andrew Thorpe, Kelsey Treadway and Gwen Troumbley.

Honorable Mention: Zachary Bean, Gabriel Cotell, Bailey Farrell, Mahaila Gosselin, Ahsan Khan, Megan McGettrick, Griffin Schneider and Camila Van Order Gonzalez.

Grade 10 High Honors: Kenneth Barkdoll, Caleb Benz, Celeste Berenbaum, Ellen Berg, Katherine Berthiaume, Nicolas Brayton, Carly Burger, Wren Colwell, Miah Cushman, Matthew DeMatties, Spencer Doran, Mary Ann Eastman, Joseph Findlay, Alice Ganey, Timothy Goettelmann, Maeve Hammel, Hale Hescock, Malia Hodges, Emma Huntington, James Jette, Devon Kearns, Meredith Kimble, Annie Lapiner, Journey LaRose, Mira

Maglienti, Rosemary Munkres and Jameson Murray.

Also Isabel Olson, Owen Palcsik, Emily Pecsok, Eva Phair, Logan Pierson-Flagg, Isabella Pistilli, Catherine Schmitt, Alison Seaton, Anika ShookKemp, Phoebe Smith, Dalylah Sorrell-Cushman, Gwen Stafford, Grace Tucker, Sabina Ward, Katelyn Warner and Theo Wells-Spackman Honors: Ileigh Aube, Kamrin Bartlett, Louis Bergevin, Quinn Berry, Eli Billings, Kelsey Buteau, Tyler Buxton, William Carpenter, Nicholas Carrara, Gabriel Cason, Camden Devlin, Eryn Diehl, Timothy Michael Dyer, Coleman Avery Field, Lillian Fleming, Morgan Galipeau, Anthony Garner, Jasmine Gero and Eloe Gile.

Also Chloe Hamilton, Liam Hamilton, Jenna Howlett, Alexia Huestis, Ebenezer Jackson, Kira Kemp, Ethan Kent, Ellie Kiel, Kelsy Lawrence, Martine Limoge, Isadora Luksch, Kennedy Montani, Taylor Moulton, Hunter Munteanu, Riley O’Neil, Ian Ploof, Olivia Pottinger, Devyn Pratt, Spencer Pratt, Cassie Stearns, Kassidy Sunderland, Kobe Terk, Thatcher Trudeau and Peter Wolosinski.

Honorable Mention: Hunter Gale, Andrew Hinman, Brianna Lathrop, Colleen Oster, Talin Teague, Sylvia Vorsteveld and Michael Whitley.

Grade 11 High Honors: Ada Anderson, William Barber, Silas Conlon, Nora Draper, Anabel Hernandez, Isaiah Kelly, Emily Laframboise, Naoko Maruyama, Maisie Newbury, Virginia Patz, Brandon Ronish, Katelyn Stearns and Grace Widelitz.

Honors: Parker Beatty, Hogan Beazley, Aileen Bosworth, Trinity Bryant, Kadin Bullock, Elizabeth Chamberlain, Brenna Cook, Benjamin Crawford, Samuel Daly, Sean Deering, Colin Dowd, Zachary Dunn, Tristan Durante, Kolby Farnsworth, Ian Fenster, Jayden Fitzgerald, Jacob Galvin, Niccolo Gori-Montanelli, Lacey Greenamyre, Owen Heminway, Marina Herren-Lage, Michael Huber and Justin Jackson.

Also Larkin Kenney, Simon Kiel, Drew Kiernan, Suzanne Klemmer, Sarah Grace Kutter, Aaron Larocque, Carly Larocque, Will Larocque, Eleanore McGarry, Tucker Moulton, Michael Odell, Samantha Paige, Emily Pottinger, Joel Pyfrom, Holly Rancour, Ethan Reiderer, Kyra Roberts,

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Jesse Rubin, Anna Scharstein, Ruth Simpson, Arianna Slavin, Natali Sullivan, Taylor Sylvester, Diya Taylor, Benjamin Turner, Grace Walker, Silas Wisell, Xavier Wyncoop and Carson Yildirim.

Honorable Mention: Riley Brown, Spencer Cadoret, Heather Cloutier, Catara Doner, Derek Felkl, Simon Fischer, Deanna Hilaire, Max Hirdler, Nanja Horning, Anne Marie Kappel, Abigail LaRock, Camden Schnoor, Jaskaran Singh, Jordan Stearns, Ashley Sunderland, Megan Thomas-Danyow and Katherine Wallace.

Grade 12 High Honors: Lydia Alberts, Janet Barkdoll, Olivia Beauchamp, Andrea Boe, Jacob Brookman, Leigah Burbo, Arden Carling, Alyson Chione, Hunter Cummings-Washburn, Cassidy Cushman, Jack Deppman, Keagan Dunbar, Krystian Gombosi, Lauren Greig, Lucy Groves, Margreta Hardy-Mittell, Anna Hodson, Jane Holmes, Alexandria Johnson, Brian Kiernan, Caroline Kimble, Katherine

Koehler, Sophie Lefkoe, Rachal Lussier and Mary Lynch.

Also Elizabeth Marini, Ezra Marks, Sophia Marks, Satchel McLaughlin, Ella Nagy-Benson, Nicole Palmer, Addy Parsons, Raven Payne, Jaro Perera, Bastiaan Phair, Isabel Rosenberg, Meilena Sanchez, Julian Schmitt, Justine Smith, Michael Stone, Katalin Tolgyesi, Lucy Ursitti, Emma Vanacore, Oziah Wales, Jack Waterman, Laura Whitley and Christina Wiles.

Honors: Josephine Renell Abbott, Helen Anderson, Bridget Audet, Deric Bacon, Benjamin Balparda, Sierra Barnicle, James Baroz, Ella Beattie, Tre Bonavita, Sarah Broughton, Cooper Bullock, Rebekah Chamberlain, Duncan Crogan, Skyeler Devlin, Dylan Disorda, Jackson Donahue, Ciara Eagan, Thomas Eastman, Fyn Fernandez, Brian Foote, Wyatt Galipeau, Tyler Giorgio, Abigail Gleason, John Goettelmann and Colin Grier.

Also Polly Heminway, Tulley Hescock, Samuel Hodges, Justin Holmes, Tyler Hotte, William Huntington,

Thomas Hussey, Chloe Kane, Olivia Kayhart, Brynn Kent, Gabe Lamphere, Steven Landry, Alexa Lapiner, Waseya Lawton, Brooks Maerder, Joseph Miller, Archie Milligan, Ryan Morgan, Georgina Mraz, Matthew Ouellette, Bethany Palmer and Jebadiah Plouffe.

In addition, Brandon Porey, Cheyanne Putnam, Hailey Quenneville, Lianna Sargent-Maher, Jared Schauer, Lane Sheldrick, Gaia Sheridan, Anthony Shores, Camden Simpson, Spencer Smith, William Stanley, Blair Stone, Gabrielle Sullivan, Matthew Townsend, Megan Townsend, Brendan Wagner, Joseph Whitley and Alexander Yurista Honorable Mention: Jonathan Alger, Jordan Allen, Kathryn Billings, Brennan Bordonaro, Brianna Cotroneo, Dustin Davio, Nikolaus Kaufmann, Cassidy Lucia, Kayli Manning, Tristin Shuping, Shannon Sunderland, Carrie Tracy, Garrett Troumbley, Andre Trudeau and Caileb Vaudrien.

Addison Independent, Monday, February 19, 2018 — PAGE 15

Creative showcase

MORE THAN 400 people visited the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center open house and Maker Faire last Thursday night in Middlebury.

The Maker Faire showcased about 30 exhibitors and the creative work they do. Seen here, clockwise from top left, Forest Turner, 7, helps his mom Cathy Turner, right, and Prasanna Vankina with their potter’s wheel demonstration; a sheep from the center’s sustainable agriculture program makes its presence known; Sarah Pope of Sarabbey Studio displays her sock animals; John Vincent of A Revolutionary Press hand prints cards; Larry Green and Llyn Rice, both of Middlebury, show off their steam and electric model trains; and Jim Callahan discusses his work making cutting boards and other woodwares.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

SPORTS

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MONDAY

Eagle girls romp past Cougars, eye playoffs Tiger boys have enough to fend off Mount Abe

By ANDY KIRKALDY BRISTOL — The Mount Abraham Union High School girls’ basketball celebrated its Senior Day in style on Saturday, thumping visiting Mount Mansfield by the misleading final of 78-39.

When is a 39-point margin misleading?

When the Eagle starters in the game in the first and third quarters Mount Abe outscore the 7-11 Cougars by 52-12 and force 21 turnovers with relentless defensive pressure, both full-court and halfcourt. And in each of those quarters all five Eagle starters record points.

The win, Mount Abe’s seventh straight and 10th in 11 outings, pushed the Eagles to 14-4, good for a second-place tie in the Division II point standings with U-32 (15-3), just behind Fair Haven (15-3). The Eagles split two games with U-32 earlier this season, and they won at Fair Haven.

More importantly, the Eagles are playing their best basketball before the playoffs open next week and wrap up with two winnable road games this week.

The first time they faced the Cougars the Eagles won by 14. And on Saturday they got offense from all the starters, a recent trend.

Senior forward Emma Carter led, as usual, with 26 points, but the ball moved well as senior forward Emma Radler (10 points, seven rebounds), junior forward Jalen Cook (eight points, five assists, four steals),

senior guard Abby Mansfield (eight points, four steals), and senior point guard Emma LaRose (six points, five assists, four steals) all made their presence felt.

LaRose, a tri-captain with Mansfield and Carter, said the Eagles improved patience and ball movement is challenging their opponents, while creating more space for their own scorers.

“It’s important for us to relieve pressure, mainly Carter and Jalen,”

LaRose said. “It forces the teams we’re playing against to play us more evenly, so we’re not relying on them. We all have the ability to run the plays and score.”

Thanks to their quick feet and hands, the Eagles didn’t always have to run their offense. They took a 30-8 first-period lead while scoring 14 transition points by forcing 11 Cougar turnovers with their 1-2-2 press.

“We’ve been working on it a lot

and figuring out the spacing and who’s covering what. But definitely when we get that right amount of energy it just clicks so perfectly and just sets the tone for everything we do,” LaRose said.

Coach Connie LaRose, also known as Emma LaRose’s grandmother, said she has seen the Eagles come together in the past couple weeks.

“That’s what’s been happening (See Eagles, Page 17)

By ANDY KIRKALDY BRISTOL — The Mount Abraham Union High School boys basketball team twice rallied to take late one-point leads on Friday, but visiting Middlebury answered with a decisive 5-0 run with a minute to go on the way to a 46-44 victory.

The Eagles twice fought back from behind in the second half. In the third period five straight points from Tiger center Skyeler Devlin, including a three-point play set up

by Parker Beatty, gave MUHS a 3124 lead with 2:37 on the clock.

Mount Abe responded with a 7-0 run that began when Logan Willey took the ball to the hoop for two at 1:30. In the final minute Jackson Counter (who poured in a gamehigh 25) sank one of his five threepointers before closing the quarter by putting in an Eagle miss.

The Tigers counterpunched to open the fourth, when three(See Tigers, Page 18)

Sports BRIEFS Girls’ hockey splits games

EAGLE SENIOR EMMA Radler sinks two of her 10 points against Mt. Mansfield Saturday afternoon in Bristol.

Photos by Mark Bouvier

MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School girls’ hockey team split two games last week and stand at 5-11 heading into the last week of action. The Tigers enter the week unofficially at No. 7 in the 10-team field. If they emerge with a No. 7 or 8 seed they should host a postseason play-in game, probably next Wednesday, before hitting the road for a quarterfinal.

On this past Wednesday visiting Rutland (13-6) blanked the Tigers, 3-0, despite 20 saves from goalie Abby Hodsden. Rutland goalie Amy Howard made 18 saves, including on a penalty shot, and Meghan Hamilton recorded a goal and two assists for the Raiders, who improved to 13-5.

On Saturday the Tigers edged host Northfield, 2-1, dropping the Marauders to 7-7-3. Meredith Kimble scored the third-period tiebreaker for the Tigers. Helen Anderson assisted that goal and scored for MUHS in the first period. Hodsden made 10 saves, EAGLE SENIOR ABBY Mansfield beats Mount Mansfield’s Caitlyn Luitjens to the basket Saturday after- and Northfield goalie Kayleigh Thayer made 16 saves. noon in Bristol. The Eagles won the game, 78-39.

Addison Independent, Monday, February 19, 2018 — PAGE 17

Middlebury boys’ hockey earns key wins MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School boys’ hockey team won twice last week to improve to 11-6-1 and unofficially nail down at least the No. 6 seed for the upcoming Division I playoffs as the Tigers enter the regular season’s final week.

That seed should ensure MUHS will host a first-round game.

On Wednesday the host Tigers powered past last-place Rice, 8-0.

Alexander Yurista scored twice, and Ziven McCarty, Kamrin Bartlett (two assists), Tyler Giorgio (assist), Aaron Larocque, Kolby Farnsworth (assist) and Wyatt Galipeau (assist) also found the net. Ryan Nadeau, Hale Hescock and Avery Austin-Neil picked up assists, and Danny Wiles worked a 17-save shutout. Rice goalie Ethan

Brown stopped 35 shots.

On Saturday the Tigers picked up a vital road win by dismissing seventh-place Champlain Valley, 6-3. The Redhawks dropped to 7-10 and can no longer catch MUHS in the standings.

The Tigers took a 3-0 first-period lead as Giorgio scored their first two goals and Bartlett, who assisted both of Giorgio’s scores, added their third.

The first of Farnsworth’s three goals made it 4-0 early in the second, and the Tigers cruised home from there. Bartlett picked up another assist, and Giorgio and Krystian Gombosi also added helpers. Tiger goalie Jeffrey Stearns stopped 14 shots and Logan Cody made 18 saves for the Redhawks, who got a pair of goals from Nickolas Lyman.

ADDISON COUNTY — In local high school boys’ basketball late last week Otter Valley split two games, while Middlebury and Vergennes each came up empty-handed on the road.

Mount Abraham hosted MUHS on Friday; see story on Page 16.

OTTERS On Wednesday rival Fair Haven ended the Otters’ three-game winning streak with a 60-52 victory at OV. Cam Coloutti tossed in 27 points for the Slaters, who later in the week defeated Mount St. Joseph to improve to 13-4 and take over first place in Division II. Josh Letourneau scored 22 for the Otters.

On Friday the Otters picked up a key road win at Mill River, 48-46, avenging an earlier defeat at MRU and moving into eighth place in D-II at 10-7. MRU dropped to 9-6. Dylan Mackie (seven points) hit a tie-

breaking free throw with 10.5 seconds to go, and Letourneau (seven) added an insurance free throw with seconds left. Jack Adams (four treys) and Payson Williams each scored 12 for OV, and Sawyer Heath added eight in a game that was close throughout.

COMMODORES On Friday Vergennes (4-11) led for most of the game and saw two chances roll off the rim in the final seconds in a 49-47 loss at Missisquoi (2-14).

Lance Bergmans led VUHS with 18 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, Luke Bergmans scored 10, and Ben Curtis hit two three-pointers.

TIGERS On Saturday the Tigers lost in what was their second road game in two days, 49-38 at Colchester. The Lakers outscored the Tigers by 17-5 in the fourth quarter to pull out the win.

Cody Pomainville paced the 5-12 Tigers with 18 points.

Boys’ hoop: Otters split, others lose MOUNT ABRAHAM UNION High school junior Jalen EAGLE SENIOR EMMA LaRose spins to the basket Cook drives to the basket during Saturday’s game during Saturday afternoon’s game against Mount against Mount Mansfield. Cook scored eight points Mansfield.

Photos by Mark Bouvier in the Eagle’s 78-39 win.

Eagles (Continued from Page 16) the last three, four games. We’re getting that balance. We’re making that extra pass. We’re playing mostly really solid defense. We’re working overtime in every practice on that press, and it’s kind of dictating a lot of what’s going on, and a lot of the energy,” Coach LaRose said. “I talk to them every day about no fear, but don’t be reckless. Balance that out, and we can make some good things happen.”

On Saturday the game was over as the Eagles took a 27-4 lead in the first six minutes. MMU’s Jillian Laughlin had scored four of her team-high 18 to that point, but the Eagles had already called off their press after a LaRose three-pointer made it 22-4.

Carter scored 14 in the period, including back-to-back threepointers in the late going; Mansfield added three hoops, including consecutive layups after steals, one by her and one by LaRose; Radler chipped in a free throw and a putback; and Cook scored four as she and Carter combined to give the Eagles an 8-1 lead in the first 1:16.

The Eagle bench played the Cougars to a standoff in the second and fourth periods. Eagle junior center Cora Funke (15 points) showed touch in the lane, and seniors Vanessa Dykstra and Bridget Davis chipping in three and two assists, respectively.

Looking ahead, Emma LaRose said she is confident in the Eagles as long as they “do all the right things” and “work as hard as we worked today.” And she said they have a notso-secret weapon, one that Athletic

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EAGLE SENIOR ABBY Mansfield lays up a shot Saturday afternoon in Bristol.

Director Devin Wendel noted while honoring the team’s eight seniors (Ally Hoff and Jasmin Gil are the others) — chemistry.

“That’s one of the most crucial points of our team. We’ve all known

each other since third grade,” LaRose said. “It’s really special, what all of our friendship is and what it brings to our team.”

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

Girls’ Hockey 2/14 Rutland vs. MUHS............................3-0 2/17 MUHS vs. Northfield.........................2-1 Boys’ Hockey 2/14 MUHS vs. Rice.................................8-0 2/17 MUHS vs. CVU.................................6-3 Girls’ Basketball 2/14 VUHS vs. Colchester....................42-39 2/14 Mt. Abe vs. MUHS........................61-35 2/15 Windsor vs. OV.............................54-41 2/17 Mt. Abe vs. Mt. Mansfield.............78-39 2/17 Colchester vs. MUHS...................34-24 Boys’ Basketball 2/14 Fair Haven vs. OV........................60-52 2/16 OV vs. Mill River...........................48-46 2/16 Missisquoi vs. VUHS....................49-47 2/16 MUHS vs. Mt. Abe........................46-44 2/17 Colchester vs. MUHS.................. 48-39 COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Hockey 2/17 Hamilton vs. Midd.............................1-0 2/18 Amherst at Midd..............................Late

Women’s Hockey 2/16 Midd. vs. Williams.............................3-3 2/17 Midd. vs. Williams.............................4-2 Women’s Basketball NESCAC Playoffs 2/17 #5 Wesleyan vs. #4 Midd.............63-62 Men’s Basketball NESCAC Playoffs 2/17 #4 Wesleyan vs. #5 Midd.............73-65 SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Hockey 2/19 MUHS at Rice............................... 2 PM 2/21 Rice at MUHS............................... 5 PM 2/24 MUHS at Spaulding................. 3:30 PM Boys’ Hockey 2/21 St. Albans at MUHS...................... 7 PM 2/24 Spaulding at MUHS...................... 7 PM Girls’ Basketball 2/20 Mt. Abe at Colchester................... 7 PM

(See Schedule, Page 18)

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Girls’ high school basketball: Mount Abe, VUHS win

ADDISON COUNTY The Eagles also — Mount Abraham topped hosted a game on Middlebury to highlight Saturday; see story local girls’ basketball Page 16. in the latter half of last EAGLES TIP week. In other action BASKETBALL TIGERS the Vergennes girls On Wednesday the ended a losing streak, Eagles used a balanced while the Middlebury attack to subdue the and Otter Valley girls host Tigers, 61-35. each lost on the road.

Emma Carter, Jalen Cook, and

Wrap-Up

Emma Larose each netted 13 points as the Eagles won their sixth straight and improved to 13-4 heading into their Saturday game with Mount Mansfield. Keagan Dunbar scored 18 to lead the Tigers.

On Saturday the Tigers fell at Colchester, 34-24, after failing to score in the second quarter. The Tigers enter the final week of the regular season at 6-12.

COMMODORES On Wednesday the Commodores (4-14) snapped an 11-game skid by defeating visiting Colchester, 42-39. The Commodores held the Lakers to two points in the first quarter and then got clutch plays in the final minute from Emma Bryant and Emily Gosliga (nine points each) to seal the win. Bryant scored the late winning basket, and

Schedule

Tigers (Continued from Page 16) from Spencer Cadoret and JD Goettelmann gave them a 37-31 lead with 5:45 to go.

The Eagles answered, again with help from Counter. He swished a three and then assisted a Dustin Whitcomb baseline jumper that pulled Mount Abe within a point, and they took their first lead of the game at 3:50 when Ryan Bonar scored inside on a feed from Logan Rodriguez to make it 38-37.

The teams then traded buckets.

Beatty scored on the break immediately after Bonar’s hoop, and Whitcomb hit a jumper in the lane at the other end at 3:20 to make it 40-39, with a feed from Bonar after he grabbed an offensive board.

But that would be Mount Abe’s last lead. Beatty, who scored six points and led the Tigers on the boards, went coast-to-coast again at 2:29 to make it 41-40.

Tiger guard Cody Pomainville scored the next three points, a free

Gosliga hit two free throws with 17 seconds left to nail down the victory.

OTTERS On Thursday host Windsor improved to 13-5 by turning back the Otters, 54-41. Sophomore Olivia Rockwood scored 23 to pace the Jacks. Alia Edmunds netted 16 to pace the 4-14 Otters, and Gabby Poalino added eight.

throw at 1:36 and a strong move to and 11 points in the first quarter, the basket with a minute left. which ended with the Tigers on Whitcomb (eight points) also top, 7-4. drove hard to the hoop to make it Counter hit three three-pointers 44-42 at 0:50, and the Eagles had in the second quarter to spark a chance to tie after the Tigers the Eagles. But Goettelmann (11 missed two free points), Pomainville throws. (eight points) and Tre “It’s a good Rodriguez drove Bonavita hit from for a good look, but win. We’ve had behind the arc, and his shot rolled off some difficult seven Tigers scored the rim and Devlin situations in in the period as the rebounded. MUHS last-minute lids came off the worked the ball to baskets and the teams sophomore Tyler situations. It took better care of Buxton, and the was good for the ball. MUHS kept Eagles fouled him. morale.” its three-point lead at Buxton had hit just — Coach Kyle Lussier the break, 22-19. two of four free Devlin then came throws, including an alive in the third, air ball, earlier in the game. But scoring eight of his 11 points as this time Buxton nailed both with the Tigers took their 31-24 lead, 7.5 seconds to go to make it 46-42 the game’s largest, just before the and make a late Rodriguez hoop Eagles started staging rallies. moot.

The result was rewarding for the The game was hard-fought, if Tigers, who recently have lost three ragged at times, throughout. The games in the final seconds. teams combined for 10 turnovers “It’s a good win. We’ve had some

difficult situations in last-minute situations,” said Coach Kyle Lussier. “It was good for morale.”

Lussier was happy with his team’s defense, although he agreed both teams normally might have made a few more shots.

“For the most part we did a pretty good job of making it hard for them to get shots off,” he said. “We had a lot of good looks we didn’t capitalize on as well.”

Eagle coach Martin Clark was happy with the Eagles’ effort, if not the offensive output, something for which he also credited the Tigers.

“We did a decent job defensively.

And the big push tonight was to get rebounds, and I think we did a good job rebounding,” Clark said. “We just fell short in the shooting area.”

He expects the same kind of hard work moving forward — and with any luck a return to his team’s usual offensive balance.

“They just keep fighting,” Clark said. “They don’t have any quit in them.”

(Continued from Page 18) 2/20 Milton at MUHS............................ 7 PM 2/20 Enosburg at VUHS....................... 7 PM 2/20 OV at Rutland............................... 7 PM 2/22 Fair Haven at OV.......................... 7 PM 2/22 Mt. Abe at Winooski...................... 7 PM 2/23 MUHS at Enosburg....................... 7 PM 2/23 VUHS at Missisquoi...................... 7 PM Boys’ Basketball 2/19 Mt. Abe at Enosburg..................... 7 PM 2/19 St. Albans at VUHS...................... 7 PM 2/20 OV at Hartford.............................. 7 PM 2/22 Mt. Abe at Milton........................... 7 PM 2/22 MUHS at VUHS............................ 7 PM 2/24 Missisquoi at VUHS................. 4:30 PM 2/26 Milton at MUHS............................ 7 PM 2/26 VUHS at Enosburg....................... 7 PM 2/27 Woodstock at OV.......................... 7 PM 3/1 St. Albans at MUHS........................ 7 PM 3/1 VUHS at Mt. Abe............................ 7 PM 3/2 OV at MSJ...................................... 7 PM Wrestling 2/23&24..... State Championship Meet at OV COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Hockey NESCAC Quarterfinal 2/24 #8 Wesleyan at #1 Midd............... 1 PM Late events occurred after deadline. Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.

MCTV SCHEDULE Channels 15 & 16

MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY TELEVISION: P.O. Box 785, Middlebury, Vt. 05753

MCTV Channel 15 Tuesday, February 20 5 a.m. Energy Week 6 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) 10 a.m. Selectboard 12:10 p.m. Development Review Board (DRB) 3:30 p.m. Betty Nuovo 4 p.m. Congregational Church Services 5:30 p.m. Betty Nuovo … Robin now 7 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 10 p.m. Green Mt. Care Board Wednesday, February 21 5 a.m. Development Review Board (DRB) 7:30 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service, VMX 10 a.m. Selectboard, 12:05 p.m. Green Mt. Care Board, VMX 6:15 p.m. Energy Week 7:17 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 7:30 p.m. Betty Nuovo 8 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs Thursday, Feburary 22 5 a.m. Health & Health Care Matters (VMX) 8 a.m. Congregational Church Services 9:30 a.m. Eckankar 10 a.m. Public Affairs 11:30 a.m. Betty Nuovo 12 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 6:15 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Development Review Board 9:30 p.m. Eckankar 10 p.m. Energy Week 11 p.m. Vote for Vermont Friday, February 23 5 a.m. Vote for Vermont 6 a.m. Health & Health Care Matters (VMX) 9:30 a.m. Betty Nuovo 10 a.m. Selectboard, DRB, Public Affairs 3:30 p.m. Lifelines

7:30 p.m. Lifelines 8 p.m. Health Matters, Green Mt. Care Board

4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:15 p.m. Health & Health Care Matters (VMX) 10 p.m. Public Affairs Saturday, February 24 5 a.m. Development Review Board, VMX 7:30 a.m. For the Animals 8 a.m. Lifelines 8:30 a.m. Betty Nuovo 9:47 a.m. Community Bulletin Board 10 a.m. Selectboard 12:05 p.m. Public Affairs 3 p.m. Vote for Vermont 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 5:30 p.m. Energy Week 7 p.m. Catholic Mass 8 p.m. Vermont State House 11 p.m. Green Mt. Care Board Sunday, February 25 5 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) 8:30 a.m. Eckankar 9 a.m. Catholic Mass 9:30 a.m. Health Care Hearing Part 1 11 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 12:30 p.m. Health & Health Care Matters (VMX) 4 p.m. Congregational Church Services 6:15 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. For the Animals 7 p.m. Catholic Mass 7:30 p.m. Selectboard 10 p.m. Energy Week Monday, February 26 5 a.m. Vermont State House 6 a.m. Public Affairs from VMX 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Legislative Breakfast

Please see the MCTV website, www.middleburycommunitytv.org, for changes in the schedule; MCTV events, classes and news; and to view many programs online. Submit listings to the above address, or call 388-3062.

MCTV Channel 16 Tuesday, February 20 5 a.m. Vermont State Board of Education 11:45 a.m. Osher: The Mueller Investigation 1 p.m. Hannaford Career Center 4:30 p.m. The Story Matters 5 p.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society (OCAS) 9 p.m. Rare New England Conference: Improving Health Care Experiences in the Rare Disease Community Wednesday, February 21 5 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange 6 a.m. The Indian World of George Washington 7:30 a.m. What’s Race Got to Do With It? 9 a.m. Osher: The Mueller Investigation 10:30 a.m. HCC Board & Annual Meetings 3:30 p.m. The Story Matters 5:30 p.m. Abled and On Air 6 p.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society (OCAS) 8:30 p.m. First Wednesday 10 p.m. Vermont State Board of Education Thursday, February 22 5 a.m. Rare New England Conference 9 a.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society (OCAS) 11:30 a.m. The Story Matters 1:30 p.m. What’s Race Got to Do With It? 3 p.m. Otter Creel Audubon Society (OCAS) 5 p.m. All Things LGBTQ 6 p.m. HCC Board & Annual Meetings Friday, February 23 5 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange 11:30 a.m. All Things LGBTQ 12 p.m. The Story Matters 12:30 p.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society (OCAS) 5 p.m. HCC & ACSD Board Meetings

9 p.m. All Things LGBTQ 10 p.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society OCAS 11:30 p.m. First Wednesdays Saturday, February 24 5 a.m. The Indian World of George Washington 6:30 a.m. What’s Race Got to Do With It? 9 a.m. At the Ilsley 10:30 a.m. ACSD, HCC Board Meetings 2:30 p.m. Vermont Media Exchange 5 p.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society 8 p.m. Vermont State Board of Education Sunday, February 25 6 a.m. All Things LGBTQ 7 a.m. The Story Matters 8 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) 9:30 a.m. At the Ilsley 11 a.m. HCC & ACSD Board Meeting 3:30 p.m. Abled and On Air 4 p.m. Osher: The Mueller Investigation 5:30 p.m. The Indian World of George Washington 7 p.m. At the Ilsley 9 p.m. Rare New England Conference: Improving Health Care Experiences in the Rare Disease Community Monday, February 26 5:45 a.m. Tiger TV 6 a.m. ACSD, HCC Board Meetings 10 a.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society 11:30 a.m. Tiger TV, Project Independence 12:30 p.m. At the Ilsley 2:50 p.m. Osher: The Mueller Investigation 4 p.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society 6 p.m. Tiger TV 7 p.m. Rare New England Conference: Improving Health Care Experiences in the Rare Disease Community

Addison Independent, Monday, February 19, 2018 — PAGE 19

PETS IN NEED HOMEWARD BOUND

Addison County’s Humane Society

Pet

Justice. 5 years, Pit Bull mix, neutered male.

Justice is seeking new humans who are able to provide him with endless amounts of love. In return, Justice promises to give that love right back. Justice is very sweet and easy going.

He is clean and quiet in his kennel here at the shelter and just loves when people come to take him for a walk or to play in the training room. He is very excitable at first but that’s because he loves people! Once he starts getting attention and affection, he calms right down. Justice sits beautifully (especially for treats) and is ready to be in a new home with people who are patient, willing to do a bit of training, and to provide him with plenty of affection!

of the Week

Cocoa. 4 years, Lab/Pit Bull mix, spayed female.

Cocoa is a beautiful gal who got along really well with the dog and cat in her previous home. They all slept near each other, groomed each other, and played together. We are continuing to assess how she does with the other dogs here at the shelter.

Cocoa’s previous guardian described her as an active, playful, and friendly cuddle bug. Here at the shelter, Cocoa loves to run around out in the play yard and play fetch with anyone willing to throw her a ball. Cocoa will benefit from training and a patient new family.

Geronimo. 1 year, Pit Bull mix, neutered male.

Meet our handsome boy, Geronimo! Geronimo came to us from a shelter in New York and while he was there, he met with a dog trainer who described him as “a very smart and affectionate boy. He is active both physically and mentally.”

We couldn’t agree more! Geronimo is very sweet and will do best with a family who can provide him with enrichment and exercise. The dog trainer also noted that Geronimo was “very interested in training exercises, particularly those that involved problem solving.” What a smarty pants!

Geronimo really likes people and seeks out attention. He can be a little jumpy, so families with small children should keep that in mind but is overall, he is very sweet and enjoys being around people.

Geronimo should go to a home with people who are experienced dog owners.

Maybelline. 2 years, Pit Bull mix, spayed female.

“Maybe she’s born with it? Maybe it’s Maybelline.”

Maybelline is a gorgeous red and white pup who was definitely born with it; she got her looks from genetics, not cosmetics! Maybelline is a very energetic, affectionate young dog who wants nothing more than to be her person’s shadow. She has lived with birds, an indoor cat, and another dog and did great with them all! Maybelline would like a home where she will have many appropriate outlets for her energy and would LOVE to have a guardian who works from home or could take her to work with them. Won’t you let Maybelline be your shadow?

Annie. 6 years, Pit Bull mix, spayed female.

Annie is an incredibly sweet, affectionate dog who was brought to Homeward Bound because of changes in her guardian’s housing that prevented them from staying together. She has lived with dogs, cats, and kids and did amazingly with all of them! Her favorite thing to do is play tug- with a person, with another dog, or with the tug toy by herself! Annie is a laidback, easy going, well-mannered pup who is ready and waiting to be part of a family again.

Jasper. 5 years, Scottie/Dachshund mix, neutered male. Jasper is a little dog with a big personality and presence! This sweet boy is very laidback and while playing is not at the top of his to-do list, snuggling is. In fact snuggling is item one thru five on his to-do list! He does not get along with cats nor with most dogs who enter his home, though he does fine with dogs that were already established in a household that he is joining. Jasper does well with men, women, and children, and is great both on and off leash. Jasper is most definitely a dog you have to meet in person to fully appreciate!

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A: FFA used to be focused on farmers only, but recently the organization changed its name from Future Farmers of America to just FFA to symbolize all aspects of agriculture, not just farming.

As for the typical FFA member, looks can be deceiving. Many students participate in FFA to explore their interest in agriculture, including raising animals, community service, mechanics and leadership. Everyone, whether they’re from the city or a rural area like Addison County, can get involved in this organization to find and fuel a new passion.

Q: Why should someone join FFA? A: So many reasons! Many (See FFA, Page 21)

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National FFA Week “

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KIRA KEMP AND McKenna Phillips consider the quality of milk they are sampling during a competition at the Vermont Farm Show last month. Phillips earned second place, Kemp was fourth and the Career Center’s FFA team earned first place overall.

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(Continued from Page 20) members compete locally and nationally in career development events, like agricultural mechanics, dairy judging and handling, horse judging, and farm business. FFA gives participants the chance to meet people through competitions and chapter, regional, state and national events and competitions.

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Membership and leadership are a great way to directly influence the future of agriculture, learn responsibility, and serve something bigger than themselves. They learn to be leaders. “(FFA) has taught me so much,” local chapter President Carrie Tracy says. “It has taught me to be comfortable speaking in front of others as well as (how to be) a respectful leader.”

MECHANICAL SCIENCES PRE-TECH program student Nick Carrera presents some of the metalwork he produced in a class that many FFA students take.

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Brittney has been a very successful student. She is currently enrolled in AP Literature, and has made scholars list and honor roll consistently throughout high school. This past semester she had the wonderful opportunity to intern in kindergarten and fifth-grade classes at Neshobe Elementary School, and she really enjoyed her time with the classes.

Her athletic activities have focused on being outdoors. She has participated in cross country running since 8th grade, Nordic skiing from 7th grade to sophomore year, and tennis since freshman year.

She participated in Unified snowshoeing as a junior.

For pocket money, Brittney works at Subway in Brandon and babysits. She has also volunteered with the Brandon Rec. Department in the summer.

When not studying or working, Brittney likes to spend her Brittney Danforth weekends during the winter skiing at Pico and in summer playing OVUHS tennis with friends.

To her fellow students she says, “High school years fly by quickly. Enjoy them while you can.” When her high school experience has flown by, Brittney plans on attending college in the fall.

According to Teacher Francis Willard, “Brittney is a kind and compassionate student that is always willing to help a classmate. She is hardworking and not afraid of a challenge.”

Teacher Michelle Cioffredi adds, “Last year, I had the good fortune to have Brittney in my sports medicine class, a dual-enrollment class for juniors and seniors. As a junior … she stood out as one of the most capable, inquisitive and responsible students in that class. This year … she has developed an internship in elementary education. She spends the major part of her school day working in a fifth-grade classroom at one of our local elementary schools. Her mentor teacher describes Brittney as someone the students enjoy working with and they are always glad to see her walk in. She is responsible and shows both flexibility and self-direction as she interacts with students.”

The faculty, staff and students of Otter Valley Union High School wish Brittney the best of luck as she strikes out on her post-high school path.

Mount Abraham Union High School is pleased to present Abigail Nezin as Student of the Week. Abigail lives in Lincoln with her parents, Becky and Chris Nezin. Her older brothers, Lucas and Elias, have both graduated already; her younger brother, Elliot, is in 8th grade; and her two sisters, Adeline and Sadie, are in 5th and 2nd grade, respectively.

Abigail has shown continual growth and achievement at Mt. Abe. As a freshman she made honors, as a sophomore she made high honors, and as a junior she made highest honors. Along with a few classmates, she was chosen by Mt. Abe faculty to represent the school at American Legion Auxiliary Green Mountain Girls State when she was a junior. At Girls State, young women from all over Vermont gather and actively engage in our local and state legislative and political infrastructures.

Participants have the opportunity to act as Judicial branch attorneys in mock trials, run for office, spend a day at the State House, and meet with legislators. The two most important things she learned while at Girls State, were the importance of leadership and practicing civic engagement.

Abigail played basketball as a freshman and sophomore, and played field hockey all four years of high school.

Abigail Nezin When she is not in school, she likes spending time outside and being MAUHS with her family.

High school has taught her the importance of respect and hard work. “As long as students offer respect for teachers, and work their hardest, most teachers will notice and will, in return, treat students with respect and help them to learn as much as possible,” she says.

After high school, Abigail plans on attending college somewhere in New England, close to home. She would like to study something in the medical field, like nutrition or nursing.

“Abby grew up in a family of six kids,” School Counselor Alan Kamman says. “As the oldest girl, her parents have often relied on her to help care for her younger siblings. She states the following, ‘Being part of a large family, I have learned to be patient, generous and forgiving.’ Abby displays these qualities daily. In addition, she is kind and considerate. Abby has a big heart and would do anything to help someone else. Her genuine concern for people, social justice, and equity, will make her a true asset to any helping profession. “ Field Hockey Coach Mary Stetson states, “She is a student who doesn’t ever call attention to herself. She is consistent, hardworking, and committed to whatever she participates in. She is a strong role model for her peers. Abby is a student who is going places!”

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Ferrisburgh (Continued from Page 1) ARMELL: “I have lived here Property and Fiscal Office in 2015, all my life. I am presently retired and has also worked as an auto and have plenty of time to work for dealership department manager the town and to listen to any town and as a dairy farmer. A member members ideas or concerns.” and former officer of Vergennes JAMES: “I understand the American Legion expectations of Post 14, he served a Selectboard on the Ferrisburgh m e m b e r ; Conservation there are night Commission meetings, for more than a occasional decade and has special meetings, worked with educational the county’s trainings and Riverwatch being available program and the for the public Lewis Creek to contact me at Association. any time with Armell is also any issues or an instructor concerns.

To for the Vermont have a strong Fish & Game governing board, Hunter Education we need to program and make sure that has coached everyone has extensively for a voice and is elementary school heard. I believe and local youth strongly that we DENNIS ARMELL sports programs. need to utilize James, 36, is all generations a fourth-generation Ferrisburgh of our community, reaching out resident who grew up on a dairy to our partners and building new farm, earned a University of relationships, including to the state Vermont degree, and has worked for level, to gather and share new ideas the past six years as a legal secretary and issues. I am eager to learn from and administrative assistant for the our town issues, build upon our law firm of Ouimette and Runcie strengths, and continue to grow and in Vergennes. She has volunteered make smart decisions together.” at Ferrisburgh Central School, and 3. Are there specific issues that with the Girl Scouts and Vergennes you would like to address in office?

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JAMES: “I believe that our James said Lawrence encouraged current board is doing a great job. In her to run while my career I work James was with the town volunteering and office employees visiting her two and I have great children at the respect for them. central school.

Often they are T h e the first line of Independent communication last week asked with anyone in each candidate the town and to respond to have a lot of the same five work to keep up questions. with. They need These are their the support to responses: run the office 1. Why did you efficiently and choose to run? in a timely JAMES: “I manner.” feel inspired ARMELL: to give back to “Control town my hometown spending. through public The current JESSICA JAMES service. I have members have been interested in done a very how the town operates and now is the good job of overseeing the town time for me to dive in. I give credit budget. (I) want to make sure we to Loretta Lawrence, Selectboard continue to stay on track. And to Chair, who spoke with me about my try to sell property that the town value and about this opportunity of owns.” how I could serve our community at 4. What would you like to say to this level.” the residents of Ferrisburgh, and ARMELL: “I have run for why should they vote for you?

Selectboard before (and) have ARMELL: “I Retired out of been on the town Conservation the VTARNG (National Guard) Commission for several years (and) after 44 years of service. I worked have worked with the other town as the Stock Control manager for boards on several issues. I enjoy the USPFO (Property and Fiscal working out town issues.”

Office) for several years. That job 2. What would make you a good is almost the same as being on any selectboard member? town Selectboard. As the stock

control manager my team oversaw all the expenditures for the entire state. (I) made sure all items purchased were paid for with the right funds and were an authorized purchase. Declined fraudulent spending of funds throughout the state.

JAMES: “I am a generational resident and have deep roots.

I am constantly seeking more information. I keep up to date by following the Selectboard (and) School Board, and I am an active member of the Ferrisburgh Central School PTO. I follow town

activity through local news and engage through conversations with community members and social media. The ability to engage and educate yourself on the issues is important and can occur within formal and informal settings. I take advantage of all information sources and I have many assets that could be helpful to our community.

5. Anything else you would like to add?

JAMES: “I would like to thank all the people who have energetically encouraged me and continue to support me in this

endeavor, my friends and my family, especially my husband, Mike, and our amazing children, Sophia and Skyler. I hope to bring a sense of vitality and a new voice to the Ferrisburgh Selectboard, not just my own but a collective voice from my neighbors, our local families and friends too.

ARMELL: “In my job with Stock Control I oversaw over 50 fuel credit cards scattered all over the state and controlled spending of other cards. Most of the work I oversaw is identical to what a Selectboard does for their town.”

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ARE YOU BOTHERED BY SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Opening Our Hearts Al‑Anon Group meets each Wednes‑ day at 1:30 pm at Middlebury’s St. Stephen’s Church on Main St. (enter side door and follow signs). Anonymous and confi‑ dential, we share our experi‑ ence, strength and hope to solve our common problems.

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OLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Introducing Jim Reilly and the Fowler R&R Ranch in Whiting! Jim has been volunteering at Fowler’s for two years, heading up their horticultural endeavors. “Being part of something healing and being able to use my talents creatively” is a big draw for Jim, who previously shared his talents at Compass Music & Arts in Brandon gardening, groundskeeping and sometimes providing floral arrangements.

Fowler’s R&R Ranch was created to unite veterans with their community through marketable skills such as farming, mechanics and woodworking.

Using local resources to train the veterans in farm work will offer professional potential, as well as provide a therapeutic environment to transition back to civilian life. Smaller, family style farms are more at center stage as interest grows in local, sustainable production.

These farms are diversifying and increasing their value-added products, which change according to season and harvest. We follow this model and use our finest produce to feed our volunteers as well as teach cooking skills.

Check them out at www.fowlersrandr.org! To join Jim and the other fabulous volunteers, go to http://unitedwayaddisoncounty.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=323998.

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OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS (OA) Monday’s at 5:30pm. Located at the Bris‑ tol Federated Church in the conference room, 37 North St., Bristol. Enter the church from Church St.

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

DOG TEAM ORIGINAL RECI‑ PE Sticky Buns for Easter. Call 802‑349‑9473 for order and pickup time. 658 Exchange Street, Middlebury.

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, 1 mile south of Brandon. $700/mo. plus utilities. Ab‑ solutely no pets or smoking.

802‑352‑6678.

PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am. We meet at The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury. For info call APDA at 888‑763‑3366 or parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org.

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

Lots are supported with village water and approved for simple in‑ground septic. Located in East Middlebury, just 15‑20 minutes from the Snow Bowl, 2 golf courses and beautiful Lake Dunmore. 802‑388‑2502 or 802‑388‑7350.

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

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

Best prices. References.

802‑989‑5803.

Garage Sales MOVING SALE‑ FURNI‑ TURE, tools, books, misc.

3930 VT Rte 17. Feb. 24 ‑ 25.

9am ‑ 4pm.

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

For Sale ANTIQUE DOUBLE BARREL ACME Arms Co. 12 gauge.

Beautiful vintage firearm. $185. 802‑989‑5803.

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GERMAN WORLD WAR II helmet. Some bullet dam‑ age. Very collectible. $100.

OBO. Call for pictures.

802‑453‑4235.

SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $4,397. Make & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info/ DVD: NorwoodSawmills.com.

1‑800‑578‑1363, Ext. 300N. THE BARREL MAN; plastic and metal barrels, 275 gallon food‑grade totes. 55 gallon plastic food‑grade barrels with spin‑on covers. Great for rain barrels. A barrel for every need. 802‑453‑4235.

TWO BEDROOM APART‑ MENT, central location near schools and stores. Includes s t o v e a n d r e f r i g e r a t o r.

Available immediately. Call 802‑349‑7555.

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ADDISON: SEEKING PET‑ friendly housemate who can help w/dog‑walking & chip in on yard work. $350/ mo. (all inc). Private bath/ bdrm/living rm. No smok‑ ing. No deposit. 863‑5625 or HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, refer‑ ences, background checks required. EHO.

MIDDLEBURY: RETAIL/OF‑ FICE space for rent. 1,303 square feet. Front door park‑ ing. Contact Eric at 388‑6054.

(Countryside Carpet and Paint)

DRY SLAB FIREWOOD, hard and softwood, processed fire‑ wood, sawdust. Book Bros.

West Haven, Vt. Call after 7pm, 802‑265‑8698.

ONE BEDROOM, FIVE‑STAR energy efficient apartment in Salisbury, close to Lake Dunmore. One half of duplex.

Large bedroom with full bath up. Living room and kitchen with all appliances on first floor. Heated basement with W/D. Private sun deck. $850/ month, plus utilities. Abso‑ lutely non‑smoking, no pets on premises. Deposit and references required. Available 4/1/2018. Call 802‑352‑6678.

FIRST CUT HAY for sale.

Small square bales. Call 802‑349‑9281.

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.

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BRISTOL; 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT Heat, trash, snowplowing, lawn care, parking included. $1,185/mo.

802‑453‑2566.

DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Addison.

Available storage space in my barn for summer/winter stor‑ age. The barn is structurally sound and weather‑tight with electricity. No heat or running water. The barn is also avail‑ able for lease. The entrance door measurements are 8’ wide by 7’ high. For more info: 802‑363‑3403 or rochon_m@ yahoo.com.

USED RESTAURANT EQUIP‑ MENT plus chairs, tables and hood systems. 802‑388‑4831.

For Rent 1,800 SQ. FT. WAREHOUSE commercial space. As is or renovate to suit. Creek Road, Middlebury. 802‑558‑6092.

EFFICIENCY APARTMENT LOCATED in Middlebury, Route 7 on the bus route.

Heat, hot water, lights, stove, refrigerator and rubbish in‑ cluded. No pets. No smoking.

Available now. 802‑349‑7557.

2 BEDROOM, FIRST FLOOR apartment with full private basement. W/D hookups. Lo‑ cated in Middlebury, close to town on Court St. Off street parking, lawn care and snow plowing included. $1,100 per month plus utilities. No smok‑ ing or pets. 802‑352‑6678.

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BATTELL BLOCK MIDDLEBURY OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE

ADDISON, PRIVATE SUITE IN large house. Bedroom, private bathroom and sitting area, skylights. Shared kitch‑ en, laundry. Includes utilities/ internet. $600 monthly, se‑ curity deposit, references.

802‑759‑2133.

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FOR RENT: BRIDPORT, Commercial/retail office. 1,200 Sq. Ft. High traffic visibility. tbrought@middlebury.edu.

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NOW OPEN

Beautiful, historic building located right in downtown Middlebury. Features heat and air conditioning, extra tall ceilings, lots of natural light and a highly customizable space. Walking distance to all downtown amenities.

Available January 1st, 2018. $800/ Month gross including electric and heat.

Newly Constructed Loft, One Bedroom and Two Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Middlebury Historic Building | Air Conditioning European Appliances, Quartz Countertops & Washer/Dryer Off-Street Parking | Pet friendly Walk to Middlebury College campus

Contact Christine cgolden@neddere.com or 802-651-6888 Listed by Nedde Real Estate 747 Pine Street, Suite 501, Burlington, VT 05401 www.NeddeRealEstate.com

Contact: Christine Golden Nedde Real Estate 802-373-5893 battellllc@gmail.com www.BattellBlock.com

LAKE DUNMORE: Winterized 2‑bedroom lakefront cottage available until June 1. Shorter periods. Sleeps 5. Comfort‑ ably furnished, fully‑equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower.

Plowing, trash collection, recy‑ cling, WiFi, satellite television included. 802‑352‑4236; kar‑ en@northcovecottages.com.

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

MIDDLEBURY 3 BEDROOM apartment, fully furnished, all inclusive except internet/TV. Call 802‑388‑4831.

M I D D L E B U RY O F F I C E SPACE for rent. 400 sq.ft., second floor. Available Janu‑ ary 1, 2018. Contact Eric at 802‑388‑6054.

NEW HAVEN, SUNNY, ef‑ ficient apartment. Views, hard wood floors. No pets, no smok‑ ing. References. $895/month plus utilities. 802‑236‑2040.

RIPTON, SMALL ONE bed‑ room house. No smoking or pets. $800 per month plus utilities. 802‑388‑2641.

RUTLAND: SHARE A HOME w/ woman in her 60s who enjoys hiking & skiing. $400 plus utilities. Private bath/ bdrm/living rm. No addi‑ tional pets/no smoking. No deposit. 802‑863‑5625 or HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, refer‑ ences, background checks required. EHO.

Want to Rent A WORKING COUPLE seek‑ ing a home to rent in the Mid‑ dlebury area. We have 1 dog and 1 cat. We have great ref‑ erences and seek long term.

We want to pay $1,400 or less a month. Please call or test 802‑310‑4966 and ask for Greg.

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

802‑282‑9110.

SIMPLY READY‑2‑BURN™ Everyday low prices; free delivery ‑ free kindling; sea‑ soned, clean, split, mixed hardwood. Small orders OK. Click www.MIDDMEN.com or call 1‑855‑MIDDMEN™.

Animals BLACK LAB PUPPIES 2 males. 6 females. Parents both big. Ready to go March 9th. No papers. $900, tak‑ ing deposits. Scott Myrick, 802‑349‑4246.

Att. Farmers CORN SILAGE, SAWDUST at the farm. Book Bros. West Haven, Vt. Call after 7pm, 802‑265‑8698.

HAY FOR SALE small first cut, $3.00. Small second cut, $4.00. 802‑377‑5455.

LUMBER AT SAWMILL, hard and softwood, sawdust.

Book Bros. West Haven, Vt. 802‑265‑3675.

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

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2005 GOLD TOYOTA PRIUS. Very good condition. 45‑55+ MPGallon. Loaded with extras including fog lights and Blue‑ tooth for hands free phone.

Presently on 4 very good snow tires and 4 all‑weather tires on rims included. 193,000 gentle miles. Kept in garage. Easily passes yearly inspection, Oct ‘18. $5,000 firm. 388‑6622.

BID TO BUY your next ride at auction. Sat., Feb. 24 at 9AM. 300± Cars. Online bidding available. 298 J. Brown Dr., Williston. 1‑800‑474‑6132.

THCAuction.com.

Wanted LIONS CLUB NEEDS stuff for their annual auction. Please NO appliances or electronics.

Call for pick up, 388‑7124.

Help us, help others.

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

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

VT COLLECTOR WILL PAY cash for old wood bird carv‑ ings, goose, duck and shore‑ bird decoys. 802‑238‑1465.

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FIRST AND SECOND SHIFT Packaging Technician. Otter Creek Brewing is looking for two dedicated and motivated individuals to join our ware‑ house and production team.

If you’re hard‑working and curious about the thriving craft brewing industry, this is the place for you! Visit ottercreekbrewing.com to learn more and apply.

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EVERGREEN PRESCHOOL IS looking for a part time teacher’s assistant. Mon‑ day, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm until June 2018. Contact Ash‑ ley Bessette at 877‑6702 or evergreenpreschoolvt@gmail. com.

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

WHISTLEPIG CURRENTLY HIRING FOR full time bottler.

Eye for detail and accuracy.

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

GREENHOUSE WORKERS WANTED part or full time.

Seasonal. March 1 ‑ June 15.

First Season Greenhouses.

Call 802‑475‑2588. Best time to call is between 5pm ‑ 6pm.

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YARD WORKER. DRIVER’S license required. Load and unload trucks, run machinery, bag product, assist customers.

Apply at: Vermont Natural Ag Products, 297 Lower Foote Street, Middlebury, VT or email resume to: tfmoodoo@ sover.net.

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Middlebury’s non-profit senior living community

EastView at Middlebury is seeking a talented professional (RN or LPN) to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will mentor our RCAs in delivery of excellent care and support in our Memory and Residential Care neighborhoods.

Submit resume and letter of introduction to: acoyle@eastviewmiddlebury.com

TOUR DE FARMS MANAGER

The Addison County Relocalization Network, (ACORN) is seeking a Manager to organize the 11th annual Tour De Farms bicycle tour in Vergennes.

The event will take place in mid September 2018. Planning needs to start in late March or April.

Essential duties include: • Enrollment of event sponsors • Farm recruitment • Assisting ACORN board and executive director with marketing plan and publicizing the tour • Route planning • Volunteer recruitment and management • Day of event management • Monthly reports to ACORN Board of Directors • Regular checkins with ACORN Executive Director.

Please send cover letter, examples of past history of event and/or project management, and three letters of reference to: info@acornvt.org.

WE HAVE ONGOING CAREGIVER JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT HELEN PORTER! If you are interested in RN, LPN, or LNA positions, come to Helen Porter for an interview any Wednesday between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm.

More information and an online application is available at UVMHealth.org/PMC under the “Careers” tab.

UVMHealth.org/PMC

EastView at Middlebury 100 Eastview Terrace Middlebury, VT 05753 (802) 989-7500

Help wanted at bustling charity resale store. (1) Retail associate, 29.5 hours a week, to assist shoppers, operate a cash register, and perform other tasks as needed. (2) Materials handler, 29.5 hours, to greet people donating goods, assist with pickups and deliveries, prepare merchandise for the sales floor, and more. (3) Full time retail associate, 40 hours a week, including Saturdays. Qualified applicants should send resume and cover letter to us at 282 Boardman Street or email to receptionist@hopevt.org. These positions will remain open until we find the right people.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shard Villa

A Level 3 Residential Care Home Now Hiring Medical Technician/Care Giver 3-11 shift – Full Time 3-11 / 11-7 shift – Part Time Must be a reliable & compassionate team player.

At Shard Villa we are a close knit team of caregivers who rely on each other to ensure our residents receive the highest quality of care. We only hire committed professional caregivers who love working with the elderly during all hours of the day and night.

Send resume to Admin.assist@shardvilla.org Or apply in person.

1177 Shard Villa Rd. Salsibury, VT

Reach Gov. Phil Scott

1-800-649-6825 (toll-free in Vt. only) 802-828-3333

109 State Street, Pavillion Montpelier, Vermont 05609-0101 www.vermont.gov/governor

Contact Your U.S. Senators

Sen. Patrick Leahy 1-800-642-3193

433 Russell Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20510 senator_leahy@leahy.senate.gov

Sen. Bernie Sanders 1-800-339-9834

SRC-2 United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 www.sanders.senate.gov

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GAINES INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Commer‑ cial Lines Position Open: A small family owned insurance agency is seeking an experi‑ enced insurance professional to handle the servicing of small commercial and farm insurance accounts. Looking for an individual that is highly self‑motivated, has a high level of attention to detail, ex‑ cellent problem‑solving skills, able to multi task, and provide exceptional customer service.

Salary commensurate with experience. A property & ca‑ sualty license will be required for this position. For more details, please send your resume and cover letter to info@gainesinsurance.com.

A formal job description is available if you feel you pos‑ sess the above noted skills.

Help Wanted

Immediate Opening: Head Custodian at Lothrop Elementary School

Lothrop Elementary School, Pittsford, VT is accepting applications for a head custodian.

A minimum of high school diploma with demonstrated leadership skills, mechanical capabilities and experience in a supervisory capacity are required.

If interested, please apply through schoolspring.com with the following requirements or send a cover letter, resume and current letters of recommendation to: Stephen Eaton, Facilities Manager, RNESU 49 Court Dr. Brandon, VT 05733 Position open until filled

CDL TRUCK DRIVERS JP Carrara & Sons, Inc. has current openings for CDL Class A or B Drivers. We are looking for both Ready-Mix and Tractor Trailer Drivers. Individuals applying must be team players, have a clean driving record, be self-motivated and work well in a fast paced continually evolving challenging environment.

Benefits include: Health, Life Ins. STD and a competitive 401k/Profit Sharing.

Please send resume to: Email: lynn@carraraconcrete.com or apply in person at 2464 Case Street, Middlebury, VT 05753

Needed: Long Term Substitute Head Custodian at Barstow Memorial School

Barstow Memorial School, Chittenden, VT is accepting applications for a long term sub head custodian to begin March 2018. A minimum of high school diploma with demonstrated leadership skills, mechanical capabilities and experience in a supervisory capacity are required.

If interested, please apply through schoolspring.com with the following requirements or send a cover letter, resume and current letters of recommendation to: Stephen Eaton, Facilities Manager, RNESU 49 Court Dr. Brandon, VT 05733 Position open until filled

Public Notices Index Public notices for the following are found on Pages 29, 30 & 31.

Addison County Courthouse (1) Addison County Superior Court (2) Addison Northwest School District (2) Addison Northwest Supervisory Union (1) Lincoln (1) Middlebury (1) Monkton (1) Vermont Public Utility Commission (1) STATE OF VERMONT

SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION ADDISON UNIT DOCKET NO. 6-1-18Ancv GINA TAUR Plaintiff. v.

RESIDENTIAL FUNDING CORPORATION, Its successors and/or assigns.

Defendant.

SUMMONS AND ORDER OF PUBLICATION THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: RESIDENTIAL FUNDING CORPORATION, its successors and/or assigns 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. A copy of the Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is on file and may be obtained at the office of the Clerk of this Court, Vermont Superior Court, Addison Unit, Civil Division at 7 Mahady Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753. Do not throw this paper away. It is an official paper that affects your rights.

2. PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM. Plaintiff’s claim is to collect amounts due under a Promissory Note and to foreclose on certain real property pledged by Defendant Gina Taur as security on said Promissory Note. Said property is described in a Mortgage Deed from Defendant Taur to Plaintiff’s predecessor in interest dated September 28, 1995, and recorded in Book 157, Page 259 of the Middlebury Land Records, being commonly referred to as 15 Buttolph Drive, Middlebury, Vermont, and described in the Warranty Deed to Defendant Taur from Clement R. Gagne and Eileen Gagne dated September 28, 1995, and recorded in Book 157, Page 254 of the Middlebury Land Records.

3. YOU MUST REPLY WITH 41 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail the Plaintiff a written response called an Answer with 41 days of the date on which this Summons was first published, which is February 19, 2018. You must send a copy of your Answer to Plaintiff’s attorney located at: Deppman Law PLC 2 Park Street Middlebury, VT 05753 Email: bdeppman@middlaw.com You must also give or mail your Answer to the Court located at: Vermont Superior Court Addison Unit, Civil Division 7 Mahady Drive Addison, VT 05753 4. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

5. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT GIVE YOUR WRITTEN ANSWER TO THE COURT. If you do not send the Plaintiff your Answer within 41 days after the date on which this summons was first published and file it with the Court, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint.

6. YOU MUST MAKE ANY CLAIMS AGASINST THE PLAINTIFF IN YOUR REPLY. Your Answer must state any related legal claims you have against the Plaintiff. Your claims against the Plaintiff are called Counterclaims. If you do not make your Counterclaims in writing in your Answer; you may not be able to bring them up at all. Even if you have insurance and the insurance company will defend you, you must still file any Counterclaims you may have.

7. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should ask the court clerk for information about places where you can get free legal help. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still give the court a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

ORDER The Affidavit filed in this action shows that service cannot be made with due diligence by any of the methods provided in Rule 4(d)-(f), (k), or (l) of the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure.

Accordingly, it is ORDERED that service of the summons set forth above shall be made upon the defendant James Morris by publication as provided in Rules 4(d)(1) and 4(g) of those Rules.

This Order shall be published February 19, 2018, in the Addison Independent, a newspaper of general circulation in Addison County, and a copy of this Summons and Order as published shall be mailed to the Defendant Residential Funding Corporation, if an address is known.

Dated at Middlebury, Vermont, this 12th day of February, 2018.

Judge, Vermont Superior Court, Addison Unit 2/19

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ANWSD CHILD DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING DAYS

The Addison Northwest School District’s Early Education Program will be screening all children who will be 3 or 4 by September 1, 2018 in the towns of Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes, and Waltham.

These child orientated days will provide parents and preschool staff with the opportunity to observe each child in a variety of play-based activities in a natural environment. Each visit is free and will take approximately one hour. During this time, we will be observing your child’s play through the following areas: motor skills, communication and language, social and cognitive development.

The screening times and locations are as follows: Date Morning (8:30-10:30a.m.)

Afternoon (12:30-2:30pm) Monday, March 26th ANWSD Early Ed Program ANWSD Early Ed Program @VUES @VUES Tuesday, March 27th Addison Central School ANWSD Early Ed Program @VUES Wednesday, March 28th Ferrisburgh Central School NO SCREENING If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 by September 1, 2018 you are invited to call (802) 877-3332 ex. 114 during the weeks of February 26th and March 5th between 8:30am and 2:30pm to schedule an appointment for a screening. Appointments are necessary for screening and the deadline to make and appointment is March 16!!

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WARNING ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT

(Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes, Waltham) The legal voters of the Addison Northwest School District are hereby notified and warned to meet on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at the polling places listed below, to vote by Australian Ballot on the following Article: Article 5 Shall the voters of the Addison Northwest School District approve the school board to expend of $21,106,26I, which is the amount the school board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year? It is estimated that this proposed budget and the following article(s), if approved, will result in projected education spending of $17,644 per equalized pupil. This projected spending per equalized pupil is .004 (less than half of a percent) higher than spending for the current year.

Article 6. Shall the Board of School Directors of the Addison Northwest School District enter into one or more District school building energy efficiency performance contracts, and for such purpose to incur indebtedness not to exceed $7,630,000, such indebtedness to be repaid by avoided costs attributable to school building improvements made under such performance contracts?

Location Polls Close Polls Open Municipality Addison Town Clerk’s 7:00 PM 7:00 AM Addison Office 7:00 PM 7:00 AM Ferrisburgh Ferrisburgh Town 7:00 PM 9:00 AM Panton Office 7:00 PM 9:00 AM Vergennes Panton Town Hall 7:00 PM 10:00 AM Waltham Vergennes Fire Station Waltham Town Hall Dated at Vergennes, Vermont this 17th day of January, 2018 Addison Northwest School District Board of Directors: Susan Rakowski, ANWSD Chair 2/1

MONKTON TOWN HELP WANTED ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

The Town of Monkton is looking for a Zoning Administrator to fill a part-time position. Must be available to attend evening meetings and have day time hours at the Town Hall. Previous experience desired.

View complete job description at www. monktonvt.com/za. Please submit resume

by February 20, 2018 to: Monkton Planning Commission P.O. Box 12, Monkton, VT. 05469. 2/12

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STATE OF VERMONT PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION

TOWN OF LINCOLN WARNING 2018 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING AND TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING

The legal voters of the Town of Lincoln and the Town School District of Lincoln are hereby warned and notified to meet at Burnham Hall on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss and transact business, and on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at the Town Office, the polls to open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for voting by Australian ballot.

Agenda for Meeting at Burnham Hall on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

Article 1 To elect all town officers as required by law, by Australian ballot, voting to be held at the Lincoln Town Office, polls to be open from 7:00 am until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday March 6, 2018.

Article 2 To act upon the reports of the Town Officers and the Town School District Officers as submitted by the Town Select Board.

Article 3 Shall the Town authorize the payment of real property taxes to the Town Treasurer, in two equal installments, with the due dates being the second Wednesday of October [October 10, 2018] and the second Wednesday of March [March 13, 2019], per 32 V.S.A. 4871?

Article 4 Shall the Town collect interest on overdue taxes from the due date of each installment in the amount of .5% (1/2 of 1%) per month or fraction thereof, in accordance with 32 V.S.A 4873?

Article 5 Shall the voters authorize a total Highway Fund expenditure for operating expenses of $978,893 of which $770,492 shall be raised by taxes and $149,750 by non-tax revenues and $58,651 is surplus revenue?

Article 6 Shall the voters authorize a total General Fund expenditure for operating expenses of $385,102 of which $304,868 shall be raised by taxes, $32,670 by nontax revenues and $47,564 is surplus revenue?

Article 7 Shall the voters authorize the Select Board to use a sum from the Town Capital Plan Fund Balance not to exceed $30,000 for completing energy efficiency improvements at the Town Garage located at 281 South Lincoln Road?

RECESS TOWN MEETING: OPEN TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING : ADJOURN TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING: RE-OPEN TOWN MEETING Article 8 Shall the Town authorize the Agent to deed property?

Article 9 Shall the Town of Lincoln vote to appropriate the sum of $5,000 to help support the Lincoln Cooperative Preschool?

Article 10 Shall the Town of Lincoln vote to appropriate the sum of $44,000 in support of the Lincoln Library?

Article 11 Shall the Town of Lincoln vote to appropriate the sum of $2,000 to help support Lincoln Sports, Inc.?

Article 12 Shall the Town of Lincoln vote to appropriate the sum of $55,896 to the Lincoln Volunteer Fire Company?

Article 13 Shall the Town of Lincoln vote to appropriate the sum of $7,500 to Bristol Rescue?

Article 14 Shall the Town of Lincoln vote to appropriate the sum of $5,000 to the Lincoln Cemetery Association?

Article 15 Shall the Town of Lincoln vote to appropriate the sum of $400 to the Lincoln Conservation Commission for invasive species control?

Article 16 Shall the Town of Lincoln vote to appropriate the sum of $1,000 (One Thousand) Dollars to Charter House Coalition (CHC) which not-for-profit houses and feeds the needy in Middlebury, VT? Article 17 Shall the Town of Lincoln vote to approve the following agency requests? $1,250 Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Inc. 1,600 Counseling Service of Addison County, Inc. 700 Elderly Services, Inc. 200 Addison County Restorative Justice Services 2,000 HOPE (ACCAG) 1,300 Addison County Parent/Child Center 250 Homeward Bound 600 Addison County Readers 650 Hospice Volunteer Services 400 Addison County River Watch 1,000 John W. Graham Emergenct Shelter 1,170 Addison County Transit Resources 490 Retired Senior Volunteer Program 500 Addison County Economic Development Corporation 500 Vermont Adult Learning 2,500 Bristol Recreation Department 1,250 WomenSafe 1,100 Age Well (formerly CVAA) $18,210 Total 750 Community Health Services of Addison County Open Door Clinics Article 18 Shall the Town of Lincoln vote to approve the following resolution: Whereas, annual global temperatures are currently the highest ever recorded, ocean temperatures are warming, and extreme and erratic temperatures, increasingly severe storms, a rise in tick-borne diseases, and threats to farmers and maple syrup producers clearly demonstrate that climate change is one of the most urgent problems facing our state, nation and the world, and Whereas, the State of Vermont has a goal in the Comprehensive Energy Plan to achieve 90 % of its energy from renewable sources by 2050; Now, therefore, be it resolved: That the Town urges the State of Vermont to: a. Halt any new or expanded fossil fuel infrastructure, including but not limited to energy pipelines; b. Firmly commit to at least 90 % renewable energy for all people in Vermont, with firm interim deadlines; c. Ensure that the transition to renewable energy is fair and equitable for all residents.

Article 19 To transact any other legal and proper business when met.

Dated this 23rd day of January 2018.

Town of Lincoln , Selectboard 2/19

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO 30 V.S.A. §§ 8, 10, AND 248 VERMONT GAS SYSTEMS-MONKTON REGULATION STATION PROJECT On November 9, 2017, Vermont Gas Systems, Inc. filed a petition for a certificate of public good, pursuant to 30 V.S.A. § 248, authorizing construction of a pressure-regulation station in Monkton, Vermont. The Commission is reviewing this petition in case number 17-4909-PET. (Additional information regarding the petition is available on the Public Utility Commission’s website at www.epuc.vermont.gov) You are hereby notified that a Hearing Officer of the Vermont Public Utility Commission, Michael Tousley, Staff Attorney, will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on the petition on Thursday, March 1, 2018, commencing at 7:00 P.M., at the Monkton Fire Station, 3747 States Prison Hollow Road, Monkton, Vermont.

Prior to the Public Hearing, the Vermont Department of Public Service will host a presentation at 6:00 P.M. by Vermont Gas Systems, Inc. during which time the petitioner will describe the project and be available to answer questions about project details.

The above hearing location is handicapped accessible. Any person with a disability who wishes to attend and will need special accommodation should contact the Public Utility Commission (802-828-2358) by no later than Tuesday, February 27, 2018, if they will need that accommodation.

If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may submit written comments using the Public Utility Commission’s website at www.epuc.vermont.gov, via email to puc.clerk@vermont.gov, or via regular mail sent to Vermont Public Utility Commission, 112 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-2701.

Please include case number 17-4909-PET when submitting written comments.

2/19

WARNING ANNUAL MEETING ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT

(Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes, Waltham) The legal voters of the Addison Northwest School District are hereby notified and warned to meet at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, February 26, 2018, at Vergennes Union High School for a Public Information Meeting on the proposed 2018-2019 budget and to transact the following business: Article 1. To hear and act upon the reports of the Addison Northwest School District Officers Article 2. To establish salaries for the Directors and other elected officers of the Addison Northwest School District pursuant to 1-6 V.S.A. 562.

Article 3. To authorize the Board of Directors to give notice that in lieu of distributing the School District Annual Report by mail within ten days of the District’s Annual meeting, it shall give at least thirty days’ notice of the availability of such report by inclusion in the warning of the District’s Annual meeting, commencing with the District’s 2018 Annual meeting.

Article 4. Shall the voters of Addison Northwest School District approve the exchange of parcels of land with the Town of Addison in accordance with the terms of the April 19, 2017 Land Exchange Agreement between the Town of Addison and the Addison Town School District?

Article 5. To transact any other business proper to come before said meeting. This meeting will be recessed until Tuesday, March 6, 2018, for the purpose of voting by Australian Ballot on the remaining Article(s) at the following locations: Location Polls Close Polls Open Municipality Addison Town Clerk’s 7:00 PM 7:00 AM Addison Office 7:00 PM 7:00 AM Ferrisburgh Ferrisburgh Town Office 7:00 PM 9:00 AM Panton Panton Town Hall 7:00 PM 9:00 AM Vergennes Vergennes Fire Station 7:00 PM 10:00 AM Waltham Waltham Town Hall Dated at Vergennes, Vermont this 22nd day of January, 2018.

Addison Northwest School District Board of Directors: Susan Rakowski, ANWSD Chair 2/1

Addison Independent, Monday, February 19, 2018 — PAGE 31

STATE OF VERMONT ADDISON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION

BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC v.

SCOTT BOYLE, DORIA M. BOYLE A/K/A DORIA BOYLE AND CITIBANK, N.A. OCCUPANTS OF: 91 Court Street, Middlebury VT

Real Estate

VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 152-6-15 ANCV

MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered June 1, 2017, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Scott Boyle and Doria Boyle to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB, dated December 30, 2003 and recorded in Book 206 Page 255 of the land records of the Town of Middlebury, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB to Flagstar Bank, FSB dated March 6, 2014 and recorded in Book 269 Page 724 and (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Flagstar Bank, FSB to Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC dated May 21, 2015 and recorded in Book 277 Page 72, both of the land records of the Town of Middlebury for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 91 Court Street, Middlebury, Vermont on February 28, 2018 at 10:00AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Warranty Deed of Daniel J. Tiley and Lois Ann Tiley to Scott Boyle and Doria M. Boyle dated May 4, 2001, and recorded in the Middlebury Land Records at Book 182, Page 80, and more particularly described therein as follows: “Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Daniel J. Tiley and Lois Ann Tiley by Executor’s Deed of Charles J. Averill, Executor of the Estate of Howard L. Averill dated August 20, 1968, and recorded in the Middlebury Land Records at Book 64, Page 5 and therein described as follows: `Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Charles O. Adams by Howard L. and Minnie W. Averill, and described in said deed as follows: Being all and the same lands and premises described in a deed from David P. and Ellen B. White and Howard L. and Minnie C. Averill to Allan R. Sturtevant, dated April 5, 1913, recorded in Book 34, Page 775 of Middlebury Land Records, and described in said deed, as follows: (1) The land conveyed by Emma M. Bain and Charles H. Bain, her husband, to said David P. White by warranty deed, dated July 20, 1907, and recorded in Book 34, Page 407 of Middlebury Land Records, being Lot No. 5 in the so-called Fairview part of Middlebury Village. (2) The land conveyed by Frank A. Trudo to said Howard L. Averill by warranty deed, dated July 20, 1907, and recorded in Book 34, Page 406 of Middlebury Land Records, and is a triangular piece of land located northerly of and adjacent to the first mentioned piece of land. (3) The land conveyed by William K. Foster to said David P. White by warranty deed dated August 19, 1907, and recorded in Book 34, Page 411 of Middlebury Land Records, and is land lying easterly and adjacent to the more southerly part of the first mentioned piece of land. (4) The land conveyed by William K. Foster to said David P. White by warranty deed with condition, dated June 7, 1909, and recorded in Book 35, Page 608 of Middlebury Land Records, on the condition that said land be used for driveway and garden purpose only.

Said land lies northerly and adjacent to the third mentioned piece of land. All of said lands are now one piece and on them has been erected a house and barn being the residence property of the said Howard L. Averill, deceased.

Being one and the same land and premises conveyed by quitclaim deed from Charles O. Adams to Howard L. and Minnie W. Averill under date of July 29, 1946, of record in Volume____, Page____, of said Land Records.

To said deed, and the record thereof, and the deeds therein mentioned, and the records thereof, reference is hereby had in further aid of this description.”

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

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

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

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

DATED : January 5, 2018 By: /S/Rachel K. Jones, Esq. Rachel K. Jones, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

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

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

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

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Town of Middlebury (Owner) 77 Main St., Middlebury, VT 05753 Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of: Charles Avenue Improvements Project will be received by The Town of Middlebury, Public Works Department at: 77 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 until 1:00 pm (prevailing local time) on Friday, March 23, 2018 if mailing, or to the Public Works Department at 1020 South Route 7 if hand delivering, and then at Middlebury Public Works Dept. publicly opened and read aloud.

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: Green Mountain Engineering, Inc., 1438 South Brownell Road, Williston, VT 05495 Town of Middlebury, Public Works Offices, 1020 South Rt. 7, Middlebury, VT 05753 Works in Progress, 20 Farrell Street, Suite 103, South Burlington, VT 05403 Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of Green Mountain Engineering, Inc., located at 1438 South Brownell Road, Williston, VT 05495 upon payment of $120.00 for each set. A Performance BOND and a Payment BOND each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, will be required.

Federal minimum wage rates and public work employment laws are applicable.

Any BIDDER, upon returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS within 30 days after the actual date of BID opening and in good condition, will be refunded the payment, and any non-bidder upon so returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS will be refunded $60.00.

A pre-bid conference for prospective bidders will be held at the Municipal Office Building, located at 77 Main Street in Middlebury, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 .

Representatives of Green Mountain Engineering and the Town of Middlebury will be present to answer questions from bidders and discuss participation requirements.

February 13, 2018 Town Manager

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ADDISON COUNTY

School News Orwell students make honor roll at Fair Haven

ORWELL — The following Orwell students were named to the honor roll at Fair Haven Union High School for the second quarter of the 2017-2018 school year.

GRADE 9 High Honors: Andrew Rockwell.

Honors: Allison Lanthier.

GRADE 10 High Honors: Kaitland Breen, Paige Cusanelli, Jonas Greene, Andrew Lanthier and Riley Ochs.

Honors: Furious Roy and Julianna Williams.

GRADE 11 High Honors: Anna Harrigan.

Honors: Brett Huntley.

Merit: Bailee Wigginton .

GRADE 12 High Honors: Rhiana Carr, William Cousineau and Gabrielle Ochs.

Honors: Timothy Fyles and Gaibrial Nichols.

Showing his academic muscle, Joshua Sickles of Addison was recently named to the Castleton University dean’s list for the fall semester of the 2017-18 academic year. To qualify for this academic honor, the student must maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 3.5.

River (Continued from Page 1) repairs that included sediment would reinforce banks of the river at removal from the channel and past flooding locations and clean out concrete grouting under the exposed sediment that has been steering the base of the retaining wall. river off track.

The most recent flooding “Based on our history, it could be occurred July 1, 2017, when a a two-year fix, a five-year fix, maybe deluge deposited a lot of sediment even stretch it out to a decade,” that blocked flow paths and led to Schiff said of the project, which “excessive erosion,” according to would require ongoing maintenance Sheldon. Officials estimate the 2017 and vigilance by the town. flood shaved up to 50 feet off the The Middlebury River riverbank. The channel has, for the most part, “Based on our on the “alluvial fan” served as a scenic and history, it could area of the river remains recreational companion be a two-year filled with sediment. for many in East The Federal Middlebury village. fix, a five-year E m e r g e n c y But that relationship fix, maybe even Management Agency becomes tumultuous stretch it out to has promised during the heaviest of a decade.”

Middlebury financial storms, when the river for the — engineer assistance has hopped its banks project.

It’s too soon Roy Schiff and wrought substantial to tell how much of damage on neighboring the expense will have homes, roads, culverts and bridges. to be picked up by local taxpayers, Sheldon, who is also a Democratic who will be asked to green light the state representative for Middlebury, project at a later date. presented the selectboard with the Schiff summarized the four main turbulent history of flood events, components of the project: which have been on the upswing • Remove large sediment during the past two decades. deposits from what are four flood A flood in 2008 damaged the chute entrances, and from the tops Lower Plains Road Bridge and of large sand bars. resulted in the river overflowing Schiff pointed to hydraulic onto East Main Street. modeling that suggests this strategy Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 would decrease flood levels and deposited several feet of sediment reduce erosion potential along the upstream of the Grist Mill Bridge, river banks near houses at the edge and more than six feet of scour took of the river corridor. The sediment place along the retaining wall just removal, he said, would likely downstream of the bridge, Sheldon provide flood relief for one to noted. Crews conducted emergency three large floods — until the chute

entrances refilled. It will be up to the town to monitor future sediment deposits and clear them when they again get to a point of spurring flood risks.

“This is really an intermediate to long-term management approach that the state has endorsed in several really high-risk areas across the state — and this is one of them,” Schiff said. “We’ve set thresholds at each of these chute areas to say, ‘At what point does the flood risk rise to the point it might erode away the berm and flood into the neighborhood?’

When it crosses that risk threshold, we would move to clean out the inlets of those chutes and the bars.”

• Armor (with rock) select sections of the Ossie Road berm and upstream berms.

“The Ossie Road berm has no armor in it,” Schiff said. “We’ve seen water flow across that berm.”

Plans call for using large stone to armor berms at three river locations: The Ossie Road Berm (750 feet), near Goodro Lumber Co. (400 feet), and next to the flood chute near Grist Mill Bridge Road (400 feet).

• Repair the existing flood wall.

This flood wall at Grist Mill Bridge Road was undermined during Irene and subjected to local scour during the July 2017 flood.

Steel sheeting would be installed to stabilize the base of the wall and protect it from undermining. The base of the flood wall is prone to erosion. Ground anchors would be installed to prevent the wall from tipping over.

• Extend the current flood wall 150 feet downstream.

A section of the Grist Mill Bridge Road flood wall has tipped over.

Plans call for the wall to be extended 150 feet downstream to fill the gap of the previously failed wall, according to Schiff.

State environmental officials have historically been reticent to authorizing excavation within riverbeds. But they have been softening that position in recent years, when it comes to the toughest cases.

“There’s been a little bit of a shift in the thinking by the state,” Schiff said. “Removing material from the river is not a great alternative in most cases. But if you can do it out of the water and not affect the habitat, ironically, it’s actually a better and less impactful alternative than restoring a floodplain, where you’re exposing the riparian area to more sun and taking away trees.”

Middlebury Selectwoman Susan Shashok, leader of the town’s infrastructure committee, said the town must now present the new plan to river neighbors and the fishing community to get their “buy-in.”

And the infrastructure committee will determine future buy-in — in terms of dollars and cents — that could come with future maintenance of the project.

“This is a new infrastructure project,” Shashok said. “Is the infrastructure committee approving taking on the maintenance of this, too?”