Monday, Feb. 26, 2018

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 29 No. 44

Middlebury, Vermont

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Monday, February 26, 2018

Wary of a big bond, some eye alternatives for Mt. Abe Historical, regional art • Read about the college’s new exhibit of Spanish Colonial artwork. See Arts Beat on Pages 10-11.

Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of stories by Middlebury College intern Charlie Mitchell about the upcoming $29.5 million bond vote for the renovation of Mount Abraham Union High School. Last Thursday, he gave a brief overview of the plan and looked at demographic and workforce trends in the district. This third story reviews other options as the district looks forward.

By CHARLIE MITCHELL BRISTOL — While the ANESU board has been quiet in the months since the second bond

was defeated, that failed vote mobilized other community members, who have held meetings attracting up to 70-plus residents with new options being discussed.

But first things first, and that means district voters need to focus on whether to pass the $29.5 million bond.

If the bond fails for a third time, no further bond action is possible until November of 2018. And because of board consolidation mandated by Act 46, the new Mount Abraham (See Mt. Abe, Page 13)

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Local opioid education program develops a statewide following

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — A program launched last year to teach Addison County teens about the dangers of opioid addiction has become so successful that it has gained statewide attention and will soon be exported to school districts in other parts of Vermont.

It’s called HELP (Heroin Epidemic Learning (See HELP, Page 39)

Titans clash in Commodome

• The MUHS boys’ basketball team played the Commodores in Vergennes. Get details on the game on Page 26.

Babies and Young Families

• How can expecants mothers and new parents keep stress in check? What about prenatal exercise? See our special section on Pages 17-25.

BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sixth-grader Mason Livingston paints a chair as part of a service-learning project at the school last Wednesday morning.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Beeman students paint for Puerto Rico Kids in New Haven will auction their colorful furniture to raise funds for the island

By CHRISOTPHER ROSS NEW HAVEN — Beeman Elementary students are turning their school’s old classroom furniture into art to raise money to

help the people of Puerto Rico, who are still recovering from back-toback hurricanes this past September.

Thirty-one fifth- and sixthgraders under the guidance of art

teacher Eileen Gombosi and social studies teacher Annette Carter are participating in a service-learning project that combines classroom study, creative work and fundraising.

“They’re learning social activism through art,” Gombosi said.

Old wooden chairs and school desks rescued from storage at the (See Beeman, Page 2)

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PUERTO RICO WAS hit by two hurricanes in September and this month Beeman Elementary School students kept busy painting old school furniture to be auctioned off to benefit the people of the devastated island. Seen here are students Lily Case, left, Mali Ward and Shelby Stevers working on their desk project.

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BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL student Ezra Louer works on a lizard-covered desk he and other students have painted for a school service-learning project.

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BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sixth-grader Noah Smith, left, and fifth-grader Travon Therrien show off the spicy burger they painted on the underside of the chair for an upcoming charity auction.

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(Continued from Page 1) New Haven school now radiate with new purpose. Colorful images of Puerto Rican wildlife, flags, music and sports; these alternate with scenes inspired by the students’ own experiences in Vermont.

The students were busy transforming the furniture into functional art during a class this past

Wednesday.

Dinara Meyers-Newmark, who loves horses, and Brailey Livingston, who lives on a nearby farm, were painting a pastoral scene on the seat of a chair.

“I think about nature, because nature in Puerto Rico is everything,” said Meyers-Newmark of her (See Painting, Page 3)

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Painting (Continued from Page 2) thought process while painting.

Jacques Snell and Andrew Nolan, designed a music-themed collage for a desktop. Along with a Puerto Rican flag and a music staff, they’ve painted two singers against a bright yellow background. Their message: “Anyone can sing.”

Caribbean wildlife abounds in the diverse imagery.

Ezra Louer said he wanted to paint lizards because he was fascinated by the ways they can adapt.

Lily Case, Shelby Stevers and Mali Ward were painting both forest and ocean life.

When asked if the pair of blue macaws on the side of his group’s desk were lovebirds, Carter Markwell looked doubtful. “I don’t know,” he said carefully.

The finished projects will make their debut at Beeman’s annual Bingo/Take a Cake Family Night on March 14 and will also feature at the naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens, which will be held at Beeman on April 12.

Gombosi is creating a special website where completed projects will be auctioned for charity later in the semester (look for the web address in a future edition of the Independent).

The students voted on how to distribute the proceeds. Roughly half chose “animal welfare,” and the rest were almost evenly split between “ecosystems” and “people.”

Part of the project will include researching and deciding which organizations to donate money to, Gombosi said.

In addition to paint, students are learning to express themselves creatively with words. Synthesizing the information they’ve gathered through supervised online research,

BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL art teacher Eileen Gombosi checks in with two students working on a service-learning project chair last Wednesday morning.

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articles, podcasts and news videos, students in Annette Carter’s social studies class have written letters to a fictional character named Maria, comparing Puerto Rico with Vermont.

In her letter, sixth-grader Sara Sansone wrote, “You may not think that Vermont has tourism but it does, especially in the winter because of the skiing and the snowboarding ... and other fun snowy things like that.

You, on the other hand, have a lot more tourism than we do because

of your beautiful beaches and blue waters. Also because of the rare and unique animals such as the cocqui frog and the Puerto Rican parrot.”

She closed by expressing her hope that Puerto Rico will be repaired “from side to side and top to bottom.”

Some schools in Puerto Rico still lack power and Internet service after Hurricane Irma passed near the Caribbean Island in early September, and Hurricane Maria scored a direct hit — devastated the island — just two week later. Plants were ripped

BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL student Eliza Bull paints images of underwater creatures on her marine life-themed chair last week. The school’s fifth- and sixth-grade students are painting old school furniture that will be auctioned to benefit the people of Puerto Rico.

up or toppled over in the high winds, ravaging agriculture; the already fragile economy was badly hurt.

Many schools were closed for much of the fall.

“When Eileen suggested this service learning project in response to the devastation in Puerto Rico, I could see how beautifully it would fit in with our unit on ‘Immigration Then and Now’ and our goal at Beeman to find ways to ‘Make a Difference’ in our community and beyond,” Carter said.

Gombosi, who’s in her first year at Beeman, said she really wanted to show the students that kids can make a difference.

“It’s truly a win-win-win: the students, the recipients in Puerto Rico, the person who ends up buying art!” she said.

Christopher Ross is at christopherr@addisonindependent. com.

BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL student Ian Stevers contorts himself to get some paint on his Puerto Rico relief project.

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A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Editorial

Mt. Abe’s ‘what if’ scenario “What if” is the question we ask in the third of a three-part report on the $29.5 million bond Mount Abraham district voters will decide this Town Meeting Day. That is, what if the bond gets defeated. Then what? What are the options? What is the next likely step?

We don’t ask the question with any bias toward the result, but rather to provide readers with a context to the upcoming vote (see story, Page 1).

In this case, a vote to reject the $29.5 million definitely would not end the discussion because the community mostly agrees that improvements must be made. But a third defeat would require a hiatus of several months, with the next vote to be held no sooner than next November — a time to review and think anew.

So, where are we? Let’s recap: • Architects cut about $7 million, or 20 percent, out of the $36.5 million bond that was defeated on the second vote. The basic concept of the existing high school renovation remains, but significant amenities were cut. If that bond passes, work will start this summer and students over the next couple of years will be co-mingling their school lives with a construction zone.

That’s option one, and the preference of the administration and board.

• A second proposal is to further cut the proposed renovations to, say, under $20 million, and see if voters would pass it.

• And Lincoln resident Stephen Harris, who works in large-scale construction, has proposed the outline of a third option we’ve reported before and briefly revisit in today’s third story. That proposal builds a modern, state-ofthe-art 60,000-square-foot building for new classroom space adjacent and connected to the existing building, while using the cafeteria, gym, library and other larger spaces of the existing facility to prevent duplication and save money. The remainder of the existing building would be used as community incubator space for new entrepreneurs. Cost, Harris predicts, would be close to $20 million, but few details are available and no formal cost estimates have been made. While cutting the cost was one concern of Mr. Harris, it was not his primary objective. Rather, it was to create a magnet school that would attract new families into the district and would prepare the district’s high school students for tomorrow’s jobs.

Now add two other concerns: the so-called “brain drain” and the possibility that student population could decline still further. The “brain drain” is defined as when a student who was educated in Vermont takes that investment and moves to another state, thereby depriving Vermont of a return on that investment in educating the student. From a strictly business perspective, we spend a lot of money educating kids only to see them use that investment elsewhere. How, then, can we keep those youth fully occupied here?

That’s a lot to contemplate. Probably too much and some of the balls are still up in the air, leaving voters to wonder if postponing a decision to just get started on the project and get it over with isn’t the better choice.

That’s a reasonable line of thought.

But here’s another. What is so special about the current facility that voters are willing to spend $29.5 million on renovations? Do they think academic performance will be improved, even though that performance has been in the bottom half of the state for several years? Is there some unique aspect of the existing building district residents can’t live without? Does it make sense to pay for space (heating, cooling and routine maintenance) that is not needed for the next 50 years? What part of the status quo do residents not want to change?

If there is not a good answer to that question, then spending a year to talk about the possibilities with fellow residents could be more productive than one might imagine. And the resources are plentiful for a vigorous discussion. In our quick research we discovered several expert sources, such as the Center for Reinventing Public Education, UP for Learning, or broader sources like the Rural Opportunities Consortium, as well as regional experts like Prof. Catharine Biddle at the Educational Leadership at the University of Maine. Ample information is available online.

To go down that path is a lot of work to embrace, but then, it just might lead to a sterling success. But the real question voters should ask is this: Do they think the renovation plan would ever yield an outstanding result?

Angelo Lynn

ADDISON COUNTY

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BRIDGE SCHOOL STUDENTS and teachers sing around the piano at Project Independence last Friday afternoon. The students performed a short program of favorite songs as part of Winter Week activities at the school.

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Letters to the Editor Time to reach consensus on meaning of ‘gun control’ It is a strange sensation to get up the morning after yet another mass murder at a school and continue on with my mundane, everyday routine. I’ll probably do some laundry today, make coffee, go to Shaw’s.

Gnawing at me all the while is the present tense that multiple children and adults on multiple occasions have been slaughtered while simply taking care of their own everyday routine.

I should be shouting in the streets, something like “the sky is falling, People!”

The media is making a huge

mistake by celebratizing these events and the assassins involved.

They are not celebrities. They are murderers. The most recent killer has allegedly been identified as writing he wanted “the highest number.” Perhaps mental illness is a factor in this event. However if this individual had been using a knife instead of an AR-15 there would have been more time to intervene and less loss of life.

The phrase gun control is heavily charged with opinions, commitments, power and control and, of course, money. It is not a

phrase that regularly permits civil dialogue for any length of time.

Emotions flare quickly. It would be good to have another phrase since both the word “gun” and “control” mean many different things to many different people.

For example, I can agree completely that rifles and shotguns for sport are certainly permissible, yet these are guns. I can also agree that there are times when firearms may be important for personal protection. But the availability of assault weapons is unfathomable to (See Ketcham letter, Page 5)

Addison Independent, Monday, February 26, 2018 — PAGE 5

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Letters to the Editor Time for a ‘Harvey Weinstein’ moment on gun control I strongly encourage Vermont’s state legislators to take advantage of the governor’s statement that he is open to a discussion about gun control. If we cannot enact effective gun control at the national level, especially for assault rifles, then it’s time to do so at the state level. Here are some reasons why: There is no valid reason for citizens to own semi-automatic assault rifles.

We can all agree that private citizens should not be allowed to own tanks or rocket launchers. It’s just too dangerous, and there’s no need.

The same logic applies to assault rifles, and this nullifies the Second Amendment argument.

As a member of the Bristol community, I want to make sure my town’s schools are safe. As a parent, I want to be sure my kids are safe at school. As a teacher, I want to be sure I’m safe in my job.

Here are some of the measures that need to be taken: Make it at least as difficult to get a license for any kind of firearm as it is to get a driver’s license. This would involve taking a mandatory training and safety class and passing a rigorous test. It would also include a background check. Furthermore, this license would need to be renewed on a regular basis, which would include a follow up background check.

Currently, the safety measures to board an airplane are more stringent than the requirements to buy a gun. If we’re willing to enact, enforce, and tolerate the inconvenience and imposition on our rights that boarding a jet involves, all in the name of guarding against violence from terrorists, then we should also be willing to allow similar impositions on our rights to prevent domestic terrorism.

Take the best ideas from each

side of the debate and put them into practice. This of course would involve compromise on each side, but that’s democracy.

My friends have said that we’ll never be able to change the gun culture of the United States. I argue that we’ve been able to change the nation’s mindset and our policies regarding smoking and gay rights; the same can occur regarding our gun culture.

According to Snopes.com, there have been seven incidents so far this year (48 days) that can be described as “firearm attacks during school hours.” Five of these incidents resulted in death or injury. It’s time for us to have a “Harvey Weinstein” moment regarding gun control, in which the problem is recognized for what it is and real action is taken.

Carl Engvall Bristol

Khan is a uniter and deserves term on selectboard I am writing in support of the candidacy of Farhad Khan for Middlebury selectboard. I have known Farhad for years as the helpful and friendly owner of the Dollar Store. But I got to know him personally last year, following an increase in anti-Muslim and anti-Semitic behavior in the wake of the 2016 national election.

Farhad was among the first members of our community to support Havurah, after a swastika was

found on its front door. He willingly participated in a “Community Conversation” on the experience of being Muslim in Middlebury, sharing his family’s experiences of more than two decades in Addison County. And, he helped plan a community-wide “Seder of Immigrants” to celebrate Passover, at the Congregational Church last April, where so many shared their own families’ immigrant stories.

So, I was thrilled to support

his candidacy last year to fill an interim position on the Middlebury selectboard. He has served our community well in that position, proving himself as a careful listener, interested in hearing all sides of an issue before voting. I am thrilled he has agreed to continue to serve on the selectboard, and hope others will join me in supporting his candidacy.

Emily J. Joselson Middlebury

Passerby should have helped elderly woman in need In response to Elizabeth Oettinger’s letter to the editor on Feb. 8, about her denied request for assistance. Her only request was that a passerby help her over a snowbank so that she could proceed to the library. His answer was “sorry I can’t, I’m pressed for time,” and continued on his way. Was his time so valuable that he couldn’t assist an elderly lady to the sidewalk?

A few seconds of kindness out of one person’s day makes a big difference.

In Second Corinthians, Verse 6, it reads: But this I say, he which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

To this individual I pose this question. In your time of need what will your harvest be? Will someone

help you or will the response be sorry, no can do?

Henry W. Haskell Salisbury

Early voting is open! We are writing in support of Lindsey Fuentes-George for selectboard.

Selectboard members often provide final decisions on issues related to local transportation, recreation, infrastructure, energy and utilities, housing, land use, and other crucial social and civic services and amenities. The job of a selectboard member is to have an ear to the ground and a finger on the pulse of the community. They need to be open-minded, willing to listen to all sides, have respect and patience for public participation, not be afraid to push for positive, innovative change for our community, while maintaining an eye to practicalities and priorities.

Ketcham letter (Continued from Page 4) me and these are guns also. When the writers of the Constitution wrote “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed,” they obviously were not privy to the future invention of multi-caliber individual weapon systems. Is the nuclear missile defined as an arm?

Do we think that individuals should be given the right to obtain and operationalize these systems? So perhaps some guns need to have some controls around them while others do not. Is that such a radical idea? It does not need to be all or nothing. It is much more complicated than that.

We need a better starting point then the phrase “gun control.” We need to start using language that

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allows people from different opinions to discuss the senselessness and tragedy of the mass murders of our innocent citizens as in these last years so that something can actually happen to impact this dreadful reality. The first outcome would hopefully be making multi-caliber assault weapons unmarketable to the general public.

I applaud Gov. Scott’s interest in having dialogue regarding controlling these assault weapons.

I am skeptical that the gun lobby will allow such change. I have heard some say that the regulation of firearms is the start of a slippery slope. We are already on one.

Senseless mass murder.

Christine Ketcham Middlebury

Letters to the Editor can be found on Pages 4, 5 and 7.

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It’s a tall order, but nothing Lindsey doesn’t already handle in her everyday life.

Lindsey and her family are invested members of Middlebury.

Lindsey works for Counseling Service of Addison County and is a mother of three children, two of which attend Mary Hogan Elementary School. Lindsey has the insight of everyday family life here in Middlebury and will bring an energy, outlook and curiosity to the selectboard that any community should be seeking. She (and her family) are avid supporters of the Ilsley Public Library, a vital gathering place in our downtown.

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ADDISON COUNTY

Obituaries

Dean Graham, 56, native of Middlebury SPARKS, Nev. — On February 3, 2018, Dean Graham passed away peacefully, Sparks, Nevada. Dean is survived by his wife, Martha (Kracunas) Graham, and their son, Ian M. Graham, by stepchildren James and Kelly Floyd, and by granddaughter Elli Rinaldi. He is also survived by his four sisters, Susan, Sarah, Sharon, and Sandra, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Dean was born on April 25, 1961, in Middlebury, Vermont, the son of the late John W. and Elizabeth D. Graham of Weybridge, Vermont. He was a 1979 graduate of Middlebury Union High School.

Dean had a life long love of broadcasting. In his radio career he worked at WVMT-AM and WXXX-FM in Burlington, Vermont, and WWYZ in Waterbury, Connecticut.

DEAN JOHN GRAHAM He embraced the Brotherhood of Freemasons and became Charter Master of the Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge #29 in Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers, Dean’s family requests that contributions to his final expenses may be made through gofundme.com/dean-graham. ◊

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Allen Stillman, 93, formerly of Middlebury SUFFIELD, CT. — Allen W. Stillman, of Suffield, Connecticut, formerly of Middlebury, Vermont, died on February 20, 2018.

Born to Lillian Shaw Hemrich and Forest Stillman on June 21, 1924, Allen grew up and graduated from high school in Pittsfield, Mass. He served as an aviation radioman in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. He received his bachelor’s degree in English from Aurora University, his master’s degree in English from Syracuse University and his master’s degree in counseling from Queens College.

He started his career as an English teacher and athletics coach at Elgin Academy in Illinois. He met his wife, Margery Lehmann Stillman, at Middlebury College’s Bread Loaf School of English in 1951. They married the following year, and began teaching English in Valley Stream, New York. Allen served Valley Stream Central High School for a period of 27 years as a dedicated and caring English teacher, guidance counselor, coach and adult school principal.

He also was an elder in the Presbyterian church and a director at the Valley Stream Teachers’ Credit Union. Having spent summers on Lake Dunmore in Vermont for many years, Allen and Margery retired to Middlebury in 1979. There,

they were active members of the community, serving as guardians ad litem for the court system, delivering meals on wheels, assisting with blood drives, supporting the Town Hall Theater and participating in the Middlebury Friends of Art trips and purchase parties. Allen continued to deliver Meals on Wheels until he was 90. He also was a member of the Lions Club, where he worked to select candidates for college scholarships and was named a Melvin Jones fellow.

Allen was a talented stained glass artist and member of the Vermont Hand Crafters Association. He had a life-long love of sports and was an ardent supporter of Middlebury College ice hockey. His family will long remember and miss his gentle, loving and supportive nature.

Allen is survived by two daughters and their spouses, Peggy and David Truesdale of Manheim, Pa., and Amy and Tom Kulig of East Granby Ct.; four grandchildren, Christina Catana and her husband Michael, of Hamilton, N.J.; Stephen Truesdale of Flint, Michigan; Jennalee Kulig of Monterey, Ca., and Haylee Kulig of Somerville, Mass.; as well as two great grandchildren, Sophia and Michaela Catana. He also leaves behind his beloved partner of twelve years, Lois Hill of Lenox, Mass., and his faithful cat, Benny.

ALLEN W. STILLMAN A private graveside funeral in Salisbury will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lions Club of Middlebury Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 5, Middlebury, Vt. 05753, or the Addison County Humane Society, 236 Boardman Street, Middlebury, Vt. 05753.

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OV district teachers agree to new pact

By LEE J. KAHRS BRANDON — The first district-wide teacher contract that covers the eight schools in the Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union has been ratified.

On Feb. 13, Rutland Northeast Education Association members overwhelmingly approved a new collective bargaining agreement for the 171 teachers employed by the Otter Valley Unified Union School District, the Barstow Unified Union School District, and the Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union.

The Otter Valley Unified Union School Board ratified the agreement at a meeting the same day. The Barstow and RNeSU boards are expected to ratify the agreement during the week of Feb. 26 following the winter school break.

The two new unified union districts began operating RNeSU schools on July 1, 2017.

The prior contract was between the eight individual school districts in the RNeSU and the associations representing teachers employed by those districts.

RNeSU Superintendent Jeanne Collins said in a statement Monday that both sides worked hard to come to this agreement.

“I am very pleased to be ratifying this contract,” she said. “The board and the teachers worked hard to develop a fair deal for teachers and taxpayers. I am also pleased to get back to the focus of teaching children, which is what we do best.

Our teachers are excellent and all of us benefit when they are in front of students.”

The new contract comes after over a year of negotiation.

Under the new contract, all teachers will receive a salary increase of approximately 1.7 percent retroactive to July 1, 2017. The minimum salary for a newly hired teacher increases from $38,263 to $38,912. The maximum salary for any teacher increases from $76,526 to $77,824. In addition, teachers who are eligible to advance a step on the salary schedule (approximately 86 teachers) will receive an additional increase of $1,556.

There was also a significant change in the new contract involving health insurance benefits. For the past couple decades, the principal health insurance plan available to teachers was the Dual Option Plan provided by the Vermont Education Health Initiative (VEHI). During fiscal year 2017 and continuing until Dec. 31, 2017, teachers paid 13.25 percent of the premium cost of this plan and the districts paid the balance, 86.75 percent. Teachers paid all out of pocket charges such as deductibles and copays with costs generally averaging $400 per year for teachers enrolled in a single person plan, $800 per year for those enrolled in a two-person plan and $1,200 per year for those electing family coverage.

Under the new contract, commencing Jan. 1, 2018, all teachers are

enrolled in one of four new plans offered by VEHI. While teachers were free to select any of the four plans, the districts’ obligation for premium payments is limited to 80 percent of the cost of the CDHP Gold Plan. In FY 2017, the districts paid approximately $20,640 in premium cost for an employee enrolled in a family plan ($23,792 x 86.75 percent). The annual premium for family coverage under the CDHP Gold Plan as of Jan. 1, 2018, is $17,394, with the districts being obligated to pay $13,915 ($17,394 x 80 percent).

All the new VEHI plans have out-of-pocket charges that are significantly higher than those under the Dual Option Plan. Employees with single and two-person coverage will continue to be obligated to pay the initial out-of-pocket expenses up to the amounts previously paid $400 and $800. Employees with family coverage will pay the first $1,000.

The districts will be obligated to pay any additional out-of-pocket expenses up to the maximum amounts for the CDHP Gold Plan. The maximum out-of-pocket expense for a family is $5,000, with employees paying the first $1,000.

The new contract is only for a one-year term that ends on June 30, 2018. For this reason, the boards and RNEA plan to commence negotiation of a successor agreement promptly following ratification of the agreement by BUU and RNESU.

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Letters to the Editor Farhad Khan a good listener and has an open mind

I would like to urge the Middlebury community to vote for Farhad Khan for selectboard.

A selectboard representative should put the community first.

A selectboard representative should not come with an agenda but have an open mind, recognizing that there is much to learn from others. A selectboard

representative should think of all the constituents of the community and not just close family and friends. A selectboard representative should be a good listener and be approachable about hearing differing points of view. A selectboard representative should be thoughtful.

If you do not already know

Farhad Khan then I urge you to meet him. I believe that you will come to the conclusion that Farhad has the qualities that make an excellent selectboard representative. I hope you join me in supporting him.

Nancy Malcolm Middlebury

Baker has experience, knows needs of businesses I write in support of Gary Baker’s candidacy for the Middlebury selectboard. Gary is a friend, an amiable and considerate person who has a background and experience that will help the selectboard in its work guiding our

Letter (Continued from Page 5) racial equity, fair access to public amenities and services and believes in the creative capacity of our town to set precedents for our county and our brave state.

Let’s support young families, represent their voices at the table and diversify our local government.

Claire Tebbs and Dave Hohenschau Middlebury

town. As a small business person, Gary understands the challenges of our changing marketplace and will be sensitive to the needs of our local businesses. As a longtime resident, he has an historical perspective that is important in

times of great change. Gary will work hard for us, so I urge you to help elect Gary Baker to the selectboard.

Paul Ralston Middlebury

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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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TUESDAY

Age Well senior luncheon in 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 demon‑ strate 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@residenceotter‑ creek.com.

Girl Scouts information session in Bristol.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 6‑7 p.m., Bristol Elementary School. Girls and their families can meet local Girl Scouts and volunteers. Discover what it’s all about.

Screenplay discussion in Vergennes. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 6‑8:30 p.m., Otter Creek Room, Bixby Library. Zig Zag Lit Mag continues its monthly Table Read Series in which the author’s work is read aloud by peers, and then discussed, all while the author remains silent. This month we will consider a screenplay, tentatively called “Ritual X,”

by Jon Chamis of Connecticut. In it an amateur podcaster uncovers an occult conspiracy behind the curtains of a summer music festival and must try to stop them before it is too late. Content suit‑ able to those 16 and older.

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.

Quilting demonstrations in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 7‑8:30 p.m., American Legion, 49 Wilson Rd. The Milk and Honey Quilters Guild invites anyone who likes to sew to join them for “demon‑ stration stations,” where members will demon‑ strate interesting tools and techniques. Light refreshments. More info at milkandhoneyquilters. com or milkandhoneyquilters@yahoo.com.

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Row. At “Getting Started at Community College of Vermont (CCV)” learn about translating years of experience into college credit, admissions path‑ ways 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 meet‑ ing 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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THURSDAY

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.

Senior meal in Bristol. Thursday, March 1, noon, First Baptist Church of Bristol, Park St. Menu includes spaghetti with meat sauce, garden salad,

cottage cheese, garlic bread, and a surprise dessert. Suggested donation $4. To be on the list call 802‑453‑5276. Come early to meet with friends and make new ones.

The Addison Apple Piano Quartet performs in Middlebury. Thursday, March 1, Start Time: 12:15‑12:45 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 Main St. Pianist Gareth Cordery, Violinist Emily Sunderman, Violist Carol Harden and Cellist Wheeler Jarvis will play their favorite movements of piano quartets by Dvorak, Mahler, and Schumann. 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.

Universal primary care talk in Bristol. Thursday, March 1, 7‑8:30 p.m., Community Room, 2nd floor, Bristol Fire Station, West St. Join Dr. Deb Richter, single payer healthcare advocate, and Mike Fisher, chief health care advocate at the health care office of Vermont Legal Aid, in a conversation on the universal primary care bill being debated now in the VT House and Senate. Come get informed.

All are welcome. Please park only in designated visitor spaces, or along the East side of Firehouse Lane in order to leave firefighter‑designated spaces open for emergency use.

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FRIDAY

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Middlebury. Friday, March 2, 11 a.m., VFW, 530 Exchange St. Musical guests O’hAnleigh. Join in for a choice of corned beef or cheese ravioli, boiled potatoes and carrots,

wheat roll, and Irish cake. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. Advanced tickets required. Call Michelle Eastman at 802‑377‑1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age.

“Gasland: The Movie” on screen in Bristol.

Friday, March 2, 6:30 p.m., Bristol Firehouse, West St. An award‑winning documentary that takes viewers on a brave tour of the foundational practices of the natural gas industry, questioning the truth the gas companies tell us and why we would choose gas over the available non‑pollut‑ ing energy systems that are less destructive to health, the Earth and social justice. Free.

Benefit concert in Lincoln. Friday, March 2, 7‑10:30 p.m., Burnham Hall. As a benefit for Roxanne Smith, a young mother of two that has cancer, the Welterweights and BandAnna will play their music.

There will be wine, beer and food available for purchase and a raffle with many wonderful dona‑ tions from local businesses. $15 suggested dona‑ tion. Information from Brenda at 989‑6697.

Pianist performs in Middlebury. Friday, March 2, 7:30‑9 p.m., Middlebury Community Music Center, corner of Main and Seymour streets. Paul Orgel will play music by J.S. Bach, Mozart, Janáček, Schumann and Chopin, Tickets at the door by suggested donation: $10, $20 generous tickets.

Proceeds benefit MCMC’s scholarship fund.

“Hamlet” on stage in Middlebury. Friday, March 2, 8 p.m., Wright Memorial Theatre, Middlebury College, 96 Chateau Rd. The Bedlam Theater Company presents Shakespeare’s classic play about the emotionally tortured Prince of Denmark. Tickets $28 adults/$22 Middlebury College faculty, staff, emeriti, and alumni/$10 youth 18 and under/$6 for Middlebury College students. On sale at 802‑443‑MIDD (6433) or middlebury.edu/arts/tickets.

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SATURDAY Soup and Sandwich Lunch and Bake Sale in Shoreham. Saturday, March

WEDNESDAY

Agritourism workshop in in New Haven. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 9 a.m.‑noon, Golden Well Farm and Apiaries, 1089 River Rd. Come join a workshop for farmers on agricultural tourism showcasing best practices for safely engaging with visitors. Speakers include Vera Simon‑Nobes of Shelburne Farms, Helen Laban of Vermont Fresh Network and Nichole Burke of Goldenwell Farm & Apiary. Cost $10.

All payments are a donation to ACORN’s mission and tickets are non‑refundable.

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

Music in Lincoln

BandAnna will perform, along with The Welterweights, at Lincoln’s Burnham Hall this Friday, March 2, 7-10:30 p.m. It’s a benefit for cancer patient Roxanne Smith, a young mother of two.

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Birding camp in Brandon. Sunday, March 4, 4 p.m., Brandon Inn, 20 Park St. Naturalist and regular VPR commenta‑ tor Bridget Butler, aka Vermont’s Bird Diva, will lead a this camp teaching songs and how to view birds of the area. *Cancelled* MNFF Oscar Red Carpet Party in Middlebury. Sunday, March 4, Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St.

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Sun Style Tai Chi for Beginners 50+ in Bristol. Begins Monday, March 5, 1 p.m., Holley Hall. A series that runs on Mondays and Wednesdays through April 30.

Sponsored by Bristol Rec. Department and Age Well. Free. Register at 802‑453‑5885.

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Blood Pressure and Foot Care Clinic in Brandon. Tuesday, March 6, 9:30 a.m., Brandon Senior Center, 1591 Forest Dale Rd. Foot clinic $10. No appointment necessary. More info call 802‑770‑1536.

Accomplished musician

CELLIST SOPHIE SHAO, winner of several prestigious prizes, will bring her eloquent and powerful performance skill, along with a few musical friends, to Middlebury College’s Mahaney Center for the Arts this Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m.

Photo by Neda Navaee

3, 11 a.m.‑1 p.m., Shoreham Congregational Church, 28 School Rd. Enjoy the fellowship of friends and neighbors and choose from four kinds of soup, several kinds of sandwiches, beverages, and dessert. Tickets $8 adults/$4 children/$20 for families. Bake sale items available separately.

Take‑out available.

Little league assessment in Middlebury. Saturday, March 3, 11:30 a.m.‑1 p.m., Middlebury College field house. For children intending to play softball or baseball in the Middlebury Area Little League.

Softball assessment for minors and majors, league ages 8‑12, from 11:30 a.m.‑12:30 p.m. Baseball assessment for major and minors, league ages 8‑12, from noon‑1 p.m. Registration required at Middleburyparksandrec.org or email middareall@ gmail.com.

“Movement Matters: Personal Poetics” with Julian Barnett in Middlebury. Saturday, March 3, noon‑2 p.m., Room 109, Mahaney Center for the Arts 72 Porter Field Rd. Barnett has been exploring the intersections between the voice and body, language and movement, meaning and abstraction, form and content. The workshop will place these areas of research within the context of performing, through the lens of practice. Free and open to the public.

Game day in Bristol. Saturday, March 3, 2:30‑11:30 p.m., Bristol Fire Station, West St. Have fun and play games of all sorts — board games, Euro games, card games, social deduction games, and more. All ages welcome. Bring a favorite game with or stop in to play what’s there. Space limited to 50 people at a time. Parking behind station in designated spots only or along Firehouse Drive.

Snacks and drinks will be provided or bring your own.

“My Life as a Zucchini” on screen in Middlebury.

Saturday, March 3, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, 356 College St. In this animated film, Zucchini is taken to a foster home after his mother dies. At first he has trouble adjusting to his new life, but with the help of other orphans, he learns how to love and trust. Free.

Try Hockey for Free in Middlebury. Saturday, March 3, 3:30‑4:30 p.m., Memorial Sports Center, 296 Buttolph Dr. Hosted by the Middlebury Amateur Hockey Association, Try Hockey for Free is designed to provide kids between the ages of four and nine with a completely free experience to try youth hockey. A limited amount of equipment is available to borrow. MAHA coaches will be on the ice to assist the children in learning the basics.

Youngsters do not need any previous skating or hockey experience. More info at middhockey.com or registrar@middleburyhockey.org.

Carnevale Vergennes “Bungle in the Jungle”

TUESDAY

in Vergennes. Saturday, March 3, 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St. An annual fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vergennes, The Vergennes Partnership and the Vergennes Opera House. Great Music, unusual acts, interesting prizes, food, cash bar and danc‑ ing, with or without Carnevale costumes. Ticket info TBA. Yann Falquet and Pascal Gemme in Ripton.

Saturday, March 3, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House, Rte. 125. From Montréal street buskers to globally recognized musicians, Falquet and Gemme present an intimate show based on the close musical bond forged by years of tour‑ ing together. Tickets $10 general admission/$15 generous admission/$3 kids under 12. Doors open at 7 p.m. More artist info at rcch.org. Open mic sign up call 802‑388‑9782.

“St. Joan” on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, March 3, 8 p.m., Wright Memorial Theatre, Middlebury College, 96 Chateau Rd. Shaw’s “Saint Joan,” the story of a divinely inspired woman who challenged the powers of the church, will be staged by the Bedlam Theater Company. Tickets $28 adults/$22 Middlebury College faculty, staff, emeriti, and alumni/$10 youth 18 and under/$6 for Middlebury College students. On sale at 802‑443‑MIDD (6433) or middlebury.edu/arts/tickets.

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“Holbein: Eye of the Tudors” on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, March 7, 11 a.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Henry the VIII’s court painter recorded the most notorious era in English History.

This film examines the life and work of Hans Holbein. Part of THT’s Great Art Wednesdays series. Tickets: adults $13/students $8 available at 802‑382‑9222, townhalltheater.org, at the box office Monday‑Saturday noon‑5 p.m., or at the door.

Age Well senior luncheon in Middlebury.

Wednesday, March 7 11 a.m., Middlebury Recreation Center, 154 Creek Rd. Rec Center – Middlebury. Doors open at 11 a.m. Meal includes cheese lasagna, green salad with veggies and craisins, wheat roll, and fruited Jell‑O. 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.

“Step” on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, March 7, 4 and 7 p.m., Marquis Theater 65 Main St. Some see the fourth film in Seeing Color/Seeking Justice Racial Identities Film Series. “Step” is an inspiring film about the transformative power of art. Suggested donation of $10. Proceeds benefit Black Lives Matter VT and Middlebury SURJ. Presidents appointing judges talk in Middlebury.

Wednesday, March 7, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Join UVM professor Lisa Holmes as she explains how presidents have long used judi‑ cial appointments to tilt the judiciary in one direc‑ tion or another, and on occasion gaining great political benefit from appointing judges for ideo‑ logical reasons. Part of the Vermont Humanities Council First Wednesdays series.

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Vt. medicine talks

ON THURSDAY, MARCH 1, Dr. Deb Richter and Mike Fisher, chief health care advocate for Vermont Legal Aid, will lead a conversation on the universal primary care bill being debated now in the Legislature. The talk is at the Bristol Fire Station’s community room on West Street, from 7-8:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, March 8, 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. Meal will be BBQ chicken thighs, O’brien red potatoes, spinach, wheat roll, and pumpkin cookie w/raisins. Bring your own place setting.

Free transportation may be provided. More info contact 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 “window recital” in Middlebury. Thursday, March 8, 12:15‑12:45 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 Main St. As part of St. Stephen’s 7th annual noonday recital series.

George Matthew Jr., organist of St. Stephen’s,

plays works reflecting scenes of the new chan‑ cel window, including “Leid to the Mountains”

by Flor Peeters, Bach’s choral prelude “Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam,” and “Cwm Rhondda” by Paul Manz. Free.

Lecture on pine martins in Middlebury.

Thursday, March 8, 7 p.m., Ilsley Library, Main Street. Chris Bernier, Fish and Wildlife Department fur‑bearer biologist, intrigued audi‑ ences with the story of Canada lynx in Vermont last winter. This time, as part of Otter Creek Audubon’s Cabin Fever Lecture Series, he will review the history of pine martens in Vermont and clarify their difficult relationship with fish‑ ers. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Otter Creek Audubon.

“1968, Fifty Years of Struggle,” conference in Middlebury. Thursday, March 8, 4:30‑8:30 p.m., Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center, Middlebury College . The Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs will host 15 experts to present on an array of topics pertaining to this histori‑ cally pivotal period. Columbia University profes‑ sor Todd Gitlin, author of “The Sixties: Years of Hope, Days of Rage” will give the keynote address. Free and open to the public. More info at tinyurl.com/yawvuq9d or contact Karlo Skarica at 802‑377‑9457 or kskarica@middle‑ bury.edu.

Runa on stage in Middlebury. Thursday, March 8, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Come hear the Innovative Irish folk group as they interweave tunes from Scotland and Ireland with jazz, bluegrass, and even flamenco.

Tickets $20 (+ $2 preservation fee) available at townhallteater.org, by calling 802‑382‑9222, at the THT box office (Mon‑Sat, noon‑5 pm) or at the door, if available.

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Age Well senior luncheon in Bristol. Friday, March 9, 11:30 a.m., Mary’s at Baldwin Creek, 1868 N. Route 116. 11:30 meal served at noon. Fresh kale Caesar salad, meat lasagna, garlic bread, and warm banana bread with vanilla ice cream. $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.

Lenten fish fry in Bristol. Friday, March 9, 5‑7 p.m., St. Ambrose Parish Hall, 11 School St. Come to the 18th annual season of Fish Frys sponsored by St. Ambrose Church. The all‑you‑can‑eat 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.

LIVEMUSIC 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.

Bill in Middlebury. Saturday. March 3, 10 p.m., Notte (formerly Two Brothers).

The “window recital” in Middlebury. Thursday, March 8, 12:15‑12:45 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

Runa in Middlebury. Thursday, March 8, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater.

Starline Rhythm Boys in Lincoln. Saturday, March 10, 7:30 p.m., Burnham Hall.

Music From China in Middlebury. Saturday, March 10, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

Heliand Consort in Brandon. Sunday, March 11, 2:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

See a full listing of

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

Addison Independent and on the Web at

www.addisonindependent.com

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THT to host carnival-style family celebration March 1

By Greg Pahl From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, Courageous Stage invites the community to celebrate in Carnival-style, in honor of the new organization’s launch as an affiliate partner of Town Hall Theater. This family-friendly event offers free general admission, music

by Clint Bierman of the Grift, carnival entertainment, creative games, fire tricks, balloon swords, cotton candy and ice cream plus millions of MardiGras beads, a bar and many more surprises. And don’t worry about dinner Thursday night … there will be tacos.

What is Courageous Stage? It’s an innovative series of core literacy programs that use the theatre arts to engage students in an immersive education experience. Courageous Stage programs align with the classroom curriculum and happen during the school day. They are designed to bridge the opportunity gap and reach every single student.

Courageous Stage piloted its first wildly successful program through Town Hall Theater’s (THT) education department. Now, Courageous Stage is taking its revolutionary integrative arts program on the road.

Led by a network of internationally acclaimed Associate Artists, Courageous Stage’s turnkey teaching model travels to schools and cultural institutions across New England, THE NEW YORK theater company Bedlam will present two plays portraying two iconic figures in Middlebury this weekend. Shakespeare’s engaging children and their teachers. “Hamlet” will be staged Friday and Shaw’s “Saint Joan” on Saturday — both at Middlebury College.

Join Courageous Stage for a party to remember, and learn more about Admission to the coffeehouse is “Hamlet” on Friday, March 2, and organizing performances of operas Village used to be the Brandon the organization’s work in Addison, $3 kids (12 and under), $10 general a performance of “Saint Joan” on through 2018 and beyond.

Training School, located 1.5 miles Chittenden, and Rutland county admission, and $15 generous Saturday, March 3, in Middlebury The Compass Music and Arts north of downtown Brandon off schools and beyond. admission.

The economically College’s Wright Memorial Theater Center is located in Park Village at Arnold District Road.). For more General admission is free. Food and challenged may pay what they by Bedlam, directed by Eric Tucker. 333 Jones Drive in Brandon (Park (See Arts Beat, Page 11) beverages are available for purchase. can afford. Refreshments will be Both performances will begin at 8 For more information, please contact available. The coffeehouse is held p.m.

Lisa Mitchell at 388-6124, or email on the first Saturday of each month, He is a dark, enigmatic prince lisa@middunderground.org. except August. For more information, obsessed with seeking revenge for his YANN FALQUET & PASCAL contact Richard Ruane or Andrea father’s death. She is a steadfast rebel GEMME IN RIPTON Chesman at 388-9782. who challenged the powers of the The Ripton Community INTERNATIONAL church to restore France to greatness.

Coffee House, a nonprofit FILM SERIES Iconic figures from two great community concert series, The 2017-2018 dramatic classics — Shakespeare’s welcomes Quebecois duo Hirschfield International “Hamlet” (Friday) and Shaw’s “Saint Yann Falquet & Pascal Film Series continues on Joan” (Saturday) — are brought Gemme on Saturday, Saturday at Middlebury vividly to life in riveting strippedMarch 3, at 7:30 p.m.

by Greg Pahl College with the 2016 down stagings by four actors from These Quebecois Swiss/French film “My the acclaimed New York theater musicians started their Life as a Zucchini” company Bedlam. musical journey 20 directed by Claude Barras.

Each performance is approximately years ago, busking on the streets of Nominated for an Academy Award 2 hours, 30 minutes plus two Montreal. They have since played for Best Animated Feature and intermissions. over a thousand shows in 20 countries beloved by audiences and critics alike, Tickets $28 general public are with the Quebecois trio Genticorum, “My Life as a Zucchini” is a delightful on sale at 443-6433 or middlebury. and they now return as a duo to and touching tale about the uplifting edu/arts/tickets. Wright Memorial present an intimate show based on the power of friendship in the face of Theater is located at 96 Chateau close musical bond forged by years of adversity. After befriending a kind Road off College Street (Route 125) touring together. Gemme’s fiddling, police officer, nine-year-old Zucchini in Middlebury.

Falquet’s guitar accompaniment, and is taken to a foster home filled with OPERA AT-A-GLANCE: the duo’s vast repertoire of traditional other orphans his age. Though he EXHIBIT AT COMPASS songs and tunes are all presented with struggles to find his place at first, with A new exhibit, “Opera at-aelegance and effortless musicianship. the help of his new friends, Zucchini glance,” just opened in the Compass Their album, “Princes et Habitants” learns to trust and love again as he Music and Arts Center in Brandon. won the Traditional Album of the searches for a new family of his own. The Compass Center is celebrating Year award at the Canadian Folk The film, in French with English the world of opera with this exhibit to Music Awards in 2016. subtitles, will be shown at 3 and again launch the collaboration between the As always, the concert begins at at 8 p.m. in Dana Auditorium on Compass Music and Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. with an open mike set, College Street (Route 125). It’s free. Barn Opera and its founder and followed by the featured performers. Some of the films in this series may be artistic director Josh Collier who is THE QUEBECOIS DUO Yann Falquet & Pascal Gemme, who started Open mike performers are encouraged inappropriate for children. an internationally acclaimed opera their musical journey 20 years ago busking on the streets of Montreal, to call in advance and reserve one of TWO PLAYS AT COLLEGE singer. The Foundation, through come to the Ripton Community Coffee House this Saturday, March 3, at the four open-mike slots.

There will be a performance of the new Barn Opera venture, is 7:30 p.m.

arts beat

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Cosmic Forecast For the week of February 26

AN IMAGE OF Archangel Michael is one of 50 pieces of art in the new exhibit, “Power & Piety: Spanish Colonial Art,” that opens this Friday at the Middlebury College Museum of Art.

Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) information, call 247-4295, or visit cmacvt.org and barnopera.com.

CARNEVALE VERGENNES AT VOH An incredible evening is in store for everyone who attends the Fifth Annual Carnevale Vergennes on Saturday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Vergennes Opera House. The evening’s festivities, with the theme “Bungle in the Jungle,” will include music by DJ Fattie B as well as a number of exceptional “experiences” to win and food to enjoy. There will also be some extra surprises during the night. A cash bar will be provided

by Bar Antidote.

Each ticket purchased goes toward supporting three area non-profits: Vergennes Opera House, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes, and the Vergennes Partnership.

Tickets are $35 per person and are available at vergennesoperahouse. org or at Classic Stitching (185 Main St. in Vergennes). The Vergennes Opera House is located at 120 Main St. (Route 22A) in Vergennes.

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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 St. in Middlebury. On Wednesday, The Open Mic is hosted at 9 p.m. by the ever talented, Mark

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Then, on Saturday, March 3, Notte presents Bill at 10 p.m. There is a $3 cover charge. For more information, call 388-0002.

SPANISH COLONIAL ART EXHIBIT AT COLLEGE A new exhibit, “Power & Piety: Spanish Colonial Art,” opens at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 2, in the Christian A. Johnson Memorial Gallery at the Middlebury College Museum of Art. Drawn from the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Collection, founded to enhance the appreciation of art from Latin America, this exhibition reveals the great wealth of the region from the late 17th century until the 1820s. Some 50 works of art are on display.

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PIANO QUARTETS IN MIDDLEBURY As part of Saint Stephen’s Lunch Concert Series, there will be a program of piano quartets by Mahler, Schumann, and Dvorak performed by pianist Gareth Cordery, violinist Emily Sunderman, violist Carol Harden and cellist Wheeler Jarvis at 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 1. in Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 2 Main St. in Middlebury.

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Mt. Abe (Continued from Page 1) Union School District Board will most likely take up the mantle of repairing the building.

Superintendent Patrick Reen says that this new board “will need to regroup and consider what next steps it wants to take. One option would be to convene another study committee to explore putting forth another bond vote. However, there may be other options the board would want to consider.”

What might these “other options” be?

Groups have been convening from across the five-town community to share ideas and trade opinions for the future of the school. One such group, which started to call itself the Mount Abe Steering Committee, met several times for just over an hour with impressive attendance of more than 70 residents.

“We felt like late comers and we knew we were late comers, and we were apologetic, but interested.

So we jumped in,” recounts David Brynn, one of the organizers of the Steering Committee.

The Steering Committee enjoyed wide representation from many corners of the community, including the Mount Abe community. “The idea was to find a bond that our community could rally around,” Brynn said. “We didn’t want to get to, ‘no.’ We wanted to get to ‘yes.’”

The Steering Committee shared concerns about the “brain drain” that plagues rural communities, asking, in Brynn’s words, “what is the experience at Mount Abe that will allow people who are local, who would like to stay local, to work locally?”

However, with the renovation project already at such an advanced stage, it was clear to Brynn that “this thing was moving very fast,” and that they “probably were not going to be having input that would significantly alter the proposal.” Therefore, before they pursued their concerns further, they’ve been focused on whether to support the next bond vote. Many in that group had lobbied for far deeper cuts to the third proposal.

Another frequent topic of

IF APPROVED, THE $29.5 million bond that five-town residents will vote on March 6 will pay for relocating and consolidating technical education learning spaces like this woodshop. A public information meeting on the bond will be held Wednesday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. at the high school cafeteria.

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discussion is a proposal developed

by Steve Harris, a veteran of the construction and architecture industry, who lives in Lincoln. Harris circulated a provocative alternative proposal to the renovation in a concept paper for what he calls “The Eagle Institute.”

The paper contends that current project costs are not estimated accurately for a number of reasons and labels the renovation proposal an “insulting waste of resources based on an inability to think creatively.”

He suggests construction of a new building adjacent to the school at almost half the cost of the renovation, while collaborating with a nonprofit or local developers to reimagine the current building.

Declaring that the “high school has been isolated far too long,” Harris

said The Eagle Institute is imagined as a school that also provides “incubator space for nascent business enterprises, environmental laboratory space” and more.

Harris’s vision has drawn the attention of many, but the plan also has its critics. Supt. Reen points out the deep regulatory complexity of sharing a campus with private partners, saying, “I wonder what we would gain in (a public-private partnership) from a cost perspective and the complexities of sharing the use of those spaces that we struggle to have enough time in as it is now.”

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By ANDY KIRKALDY Daniels had said, “Any discussion VERGENNES — It remains un- on the issue will be done in an open certain exactly how new Vergennes meeting,” although consequences Mayor Renny Perry and the city would be discussed in executive council will handle a citizen com- session. plaint against City Clerk Joan Devine Perry said the other council memand City Manager Mel Hawley, but bers could insist on that approach, Perry said the matter could be settled but he would prefer it be dealt with privately among the parties or behind otherwise. closed doors at a city council meet“As I said before, if there is some ing. way we can reach a Perry outlined sev- “As I said before, meeting of the minds eral options in a recent if there is some without going in the interview, the first of public arena with it, which would be a direct way we can then that would be meeting with down- reach a meeting good,” Perry said. town business owner of the minds If the council Shannon Mahoney. without going in does deal with the Mahoney com- the public arena complaint Perry said plained in writing with it, then that he would prefer it be about, among other among its members issues, both employees would be good.” out of the public eye, — Mayor either immediately at for their “disrespectful Renny Perry an upcoming meeting and inappropriate behavior,” and criticized or during Devine’s Devine for giving out “incorrect and and Hawley’s annual performance misleading information” to another reviews, where he said the complaint business owner about Mahoney’s could have a negative impact. volunteer work to coordinate the Perry acknowledged residents and city’s holiday lights on the city green. the complainant would not know the “I’ll probably be following up with direct outcome of the complaint with Shannon sometime next week with this approach. what I’m thinking the possible reso“The end result of the performance lution might be,” Perry said on Feb evaluation really is a personnel mat9. “If we don’t come to some sort of ter, and not normally is it a publically agreement that’s OK with her, I guess disclosed thing. So my guess is that this really has to go onto the agenda unless the council tells me otherwise at the next meeting probably.” that we would just say it was dealt Recently resigned Mayor Michael with in the context of the performance

evaluation and have the effect that’s in the evaluation and have an effect on what we do with them on raises or whatever,” Perry said, adding, “Part of the performance evaluation, really, is Joan and Mel, how do they deal with the public?”

The council could choose to have a public session before a personnel evaluation, whether it is a formal annual review or not, but Perry said Mahoney already has provided her side of the story through her written complaint and through meeting with council members who have met with her since it was filed.

“She made her input by filing the complaint. There are council members who have talked to her, so there’s additional information, and we will go on the information we have,” he said.

Still, Perry said he would consider giving Mahoney a chance to “make additional comments if there is something she wants us to know that we don’t know.”

Mahoney in a Feb. 16 email to the Independent wrote she was now satisfied with the council’s efforts to resolve the matter: “Though the complaint was originally mishandled, I have been assured by the city council that it will be handled correctly moving forward. I respect the new process that has been put in place by the city council and I trust the city council to handle the situation to the best of their ability.”

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Schools (Continued from Page 13) while multi-use high schools, along with public-private partnerships, are rare, they are not unheard of and are being noticed. A public high school in Swampscott, Massachusetts shares much of its campus with an elderly services agency. Tech giant Oracle built a public “magnet” design and coding school to share with its employees in Redwood Shores, California.

While these may appear to come out of left field, Bristol businessman Kevin Harper asserts that “these aren’t hair-brained, impulsive concepts” and believes that “everything should be on the table.”

Acknowledging the regulatory hurdles, Harper says “it sometimes takes a person or group of individuals who are somewhat outside the system to be able to provide a fresh look at the challenges a private/public partnership might encounter.”

It was Stoney Hill Properties that orchestrated a successful publicprivate development project that resulted in the design and building of the new Bristol Fire Department building on land Stoney Hill Properties owned. Even though “it takes time” and “you have to build trust,” he’s shown that these partnerships are possible.

“I had the most amazing yearlong experience working directly with the community that includes the administration, the select board, the planning commission, and most importantly, the community of firefighters who are so committed and so devoted to helping their neighbors,” Harper said. “We designed (the firehouse) together.

And we trust they got what they wanted.”

Harper sees patterns of decline in rural communities as an important starting point, but also an opportunity.

“If you don’t accept the reality of some consolidation, and you don’t start with the demographic reality of an aging population, shrinking enrollments and the need for communities to aggregate their resources in more efficient ways, then we are going to get it shoved down our throats. Why not lead instead?”

HOTBEDS OF INNOVATION? A report from the Rural Opportunities Consortium of Idaho outlines that opportunity, expressing the hope that rural schools can be “hotbeds of innovation.”

“States might view the challenge for rural districts as one of harnessing the independent, nimble, and entrepreneurial spirit of rural communities, and empowering rural districts to innovate toward improved services in the context of limited resources,” stated the report by Marguerite Roza titled “Innovation Amid Financial Scarcity: The Opportunity in Rural Schools.”

“There are some communities that can galvanize and respond to these opportunities, and some that can’t,” says Paul Hill, founder of the Center for Reinventing Public Education, in challenging schools and communities to step up to the plate.

With the growing amounts of resources it takes to provide a high school education, “especially with the new demands on STEM and the constant developments in biology, the addition of coding and other STEM skills,” Hill says, rural superintendents are being forced to

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“Often to the superintendent in a given town (or district), it’s totally clear to them that (their) school doesn’t have all it needs, and what we’ve seen is superintendents trying to collaborate with one another nearby and asking, ‘how can we do better for all of our kids?’”

According to Hill, the “best example” of these solutions is when districts keep their structure intact, but share resources regionally by “trying to find complementaries,” such as an area that lacks strong STEM programs, but has a healthy drama department.

“Educators say, ‘let’s see whether we can offer better, more thoroughly rounded high school education including STEM, to kids in this several-town area by collaborating ... regarding the families of all the different schools as assets for the whole group.’”

No matter what, Hill says, districts should be in dialogue.

“Isolation hurts because it means

districts can’t share specialist teachers and pool resources to hire people, e.g. science teachers, that one district might not be able to fully use,” he says.

LOOKING AHEAD TOGETHER Whatever the result of the March 6 bond vote, it seems clearer than in recent memory that the fivetown community is eager to stay engaged with the future of the high school. And many are calling for a time of reflection in the event of a third rejection.

“Were the bond to fail, I think the town and school district could benefit tremendously from having a year-long conversation,” Harper says. David Brynn agrees, suggesting the town “have the process be facilitated by an outside group, so that it doesn’t land on the school district to facilitate that.”

UP for Learning, an organization led by education consultants and facilitators and based in Montpelier, is currently working with 11 Vermont schools to convene

teams of students and adults to communicate and envision a school’s educational future. The teams are led through a course that provides support and context for the process. (More information is available at upforlearning.org.)

In that context, members of the various groups seem upbeat as the district heads toward this third vote.

“Whether the vote goes forward or is defeated, there is a very significant commitment to Mount Abe,” Brynn said. “It makes me proud of my community.”

Still, there is much work to be done.

“When you’re facing the kinds of complex set of challenges that rural communities are facing, having some kind of intentional plan is pretty important,” cautions Professor Catharine Biddle, assistant professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Maine. “And it needs strong leadership.”

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Yellow Iris abatement to continue in the Lewis Creek area

ADDISON COUNTY — Yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus), with its striking yellow flowers, provides a colorful addition to the Vermont landscape — and a threat to our priority natural communities.

In recent years, it has gained a foothold in many Lake Champlain wetlands and flood plain forests of Champlain direct drainage streams. Both are priority natural communities, as documented by Vermont Fish and Wildlife Natural Heritage Program.

Lewis Creek Association in

partnership with Lake Champlain Basin Program and Habitat Restoration Solutions began studying this problem in 2015.

Control efforts were initiated in 2016 for lower Lewis Creek and this past summer for Thorp Brook.

“This year’s control work builds upon two seasons of studying and mapping iris infestation, threat and spread; and validating control methods in the lower reaches of Thorp Brook”, according to Krista Hoffsis, Program Coordinator of LCA. Lower Thorp Brook is

diverse beaver-influenced corridor, and serves as the primary iris seed source for the wetlands at its confluence with Lake Champlain.

These wetlands are considered state waters, comprised of a fifty-threeacre matrix of wetland natural communities, whose value has been acknowledged by Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, experts at The Nature Conservancy, and others.

The lake-influenced lower reaches of Lewis Creek contain important floodplain forests, buttonbush

swamps and a range of state significant emergent communities.

Lands are state-owned (Little Otter Wildlife Management Area) and private. While the extent and nature of the infestation was understood and mapped, a mutually agreeable management approach was needed to begin addressing this growing infestation in an ecologically significant area of high public value.

Iris clump growth rates season-toseason have been observed to exceed 100 percent (2015-17). Iris will raise elevations of wetlands over time, effectively eliminating emergent plant communities. In addition to disrupting natural riparian communities in Thorp, these stands serve as the primary seed source for Thorp/Kimball wetlands.

This past summer, an invasive species management plan was developed for Thorp Brook. Iris clumps were identified in early summer by Habitat Restoration Solutions and a team of volunteers when the flowers were recognizable.

With landowner permission, clumps were treated with foliar herbicide in the fall, yielding 90 percent control.

In lower Lewis Creek, property management options were identified by reaching out to landowners and technical experts.

This project initiated a broader discussion in Lewis Creek about taking care of this valuable natural asset. Thank you to the landowners along Thorp Brook and Lewis Creek for participating in this important work.

BOB HYAMS OF Habitat Restoration Solutions manually removes yellow iris flowers to prevent seed formation. Several organizations are working to control the plant from spreading into the Champlain Valley.

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By CHRISTY LYNN It’s true, getting and being pregnant may be one of the most inherently stressful processes we go through.

Starting with the choice to try to conceive, questions about how fit you are to be a parent and realizations of how much you don’t know come flooding in. You might suddenly ask yourself why you didn’t pay more attention during sex ed, or ask yourself why you never knew all of these facts that suddenly are ruling your reality.

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Most people also don’t recLimit the amount of unveriognize how common it is to miscarry, especially fied information you take in. Resist the urge to in the first trimester. National statistics show that troll the internet, reading about all of the worstone in five pregnancies results in miscarriage, case scenarios and making yourself more afraid 80 percent of those occurring within the first 12 of messing up. weeks.

Seeking information, reading books and talkSo, yeah, that’s stressful. ing to friends, family and health providers can But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. be extremely helpful in planning to welcome a Once pregnant, hormonal shifts can eas- new baby to your family, but reading about all ily escalate moodiness, anxiety and feelings of of the rare and unfortunate conditions that you uncertainty. Unsolicited (or solicited) advise likely aren’t at risk for probably won’t help. from friends, family, co-workers or even perfect Find support people that you can talk to so strangers can easily catch you off guard as they you’re not keeping all of your worries to yourtry to help by sharing the latest trending stud- self. Many times talking through what you’re ies about what foods to avoid or what parenting anxious about will help alleviate the concern. practice is sure to be the key to rearing a genius. Make sure you talk openly with your partner; Practical stresses have their place, too. The chances are he or she feels many of the same process of having a baby is a financial burden stresses and you can help each other get through for many women. According to a USDA report, them. Support groups for other parents who are the average middle-income family will spend experiencing the same phases of parenting can roughly $12,000 on child-related expenses in be a great resource and can help articulate some their baby’s first year of life. By age two, parents of the emotions you are feeling. are up to more than $12,500 per year.

At the end of the day, recognize that childAll parents want the best for their children, birth is perhaps the most common miracle we so they don’t want to skimp on the money they know. Regardless of how hard you try or how spend, but for many that amount is 25-30 per- much you know, most babies turn out just fine cent of their annual incomes. and most parents get the hang of it without any Scheduling time off work as well as child- catastrophic failures. Just let nature do it’s thing. care are additional causes of anxiety and require planning and a lot of hard decision-making.

Many childcare facilities do not accept infants and waiting lists can be so long that couples who put their names on a list the day they have a positive pregnancy test still can’t get in when their child is ready.

Never mind the endless curiosity about how your baby is developing, whether everything is fine and normal, what’s happening within your body and who you’re growing within.

So it’s no wonder that stress is commonplace among new parents.

Moderate amounts of stress are nothing to be concerned about, and, considering the number of new experiences and emotions you’re facing, to be expected. But health experts warn that extreme levels of stress can be harmful to pregnancy. Some studies suggest that high stress during pregnancy can result in premature birth or low birthweight.

Coping mechanisms for stress vary widely based on the individuals involved, but the basic idea is the same for all: give yourself a break.

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By ALEXIS CASWELL these things should be taken into account.

Congratulations, you’ve found out you’re They also mention that although yoga itself pregnant! You’re taking all your folic acid, is great, the very trendy “hot” yoga should eating the appropriate amount of calories, be avoided, as you are trying to avoid the and getting plenty of rest. What about exer- possibilities of getting dehydrated. cise? Is it necessary? One of the normal Prenatal yoga classes are usually available symptoms of pregnancy is weight gain, in our area, but if you’re not finding any of and it often shows a healthy pregnancy if those local pregnancy spinning classes that you pack on a few extra pounds. But you you’ve just been dying to try, remember that see pregnant women going to yoga classes, you can always modify any existing class. and pregnant celebrities rolling in and out You can attend some group fitness classes of the gym. But how safe is it? And how within reason as long as you modify the important is it to get regular exercise while intensity to suit your health. This is another you’re busy growing a human and living question you can ask your doctor, what your life? The first thing you intensity should your bike should always do is consult or elliptical be set to? And your doctor, as you do with always remember to open everything in pregnancy. Each “Physical exercise does a line of communication pregnancy is different, and no not increase your risk of with your class instructor. exercise advice is meant to be miscarriage, low birth They need to know that appropriate for every person. weight, or early delivery.” you’re pregnant and that So, back to our first question: you want specific guid“Is it safe?” The American ance on how to appropriCollege of Obstetricians and ately adjust the class to fit Gynecologists (ACOG) has guidelines about your needs. everything when it comes to pregnancy and Emily Miner, a personal trainer at birth, including guidelines for exercise for Middlebury Fitness, said that there were pregnant women. “Physical exercise does several things to consider when modifying not increase your risk of miscarriage, low any workout. “Modifying all depends on the birth weight, or early delivery. However, it person and the pregnancy,” Miner said. She is important to discuss exercise with your mentioned there are even different modifiobstetrician ... during your early prenatal cations for different trimesters, as after the visits.” first trimester you should no longer be lying So, after you’ve spoken to your doctor and supine on your back. been given the green light to work out while Emily trains people with TRX, a suspengrowing your proverbial bun in the oven, sion training system. She said that it is a what’s next? Well, recognize that working way for people to train with their extra body out when you’re pregnant isn’t really just weight in a safe manner. “I’ve had a client about stopping excessive weight gain, it’s who trained TRX right up until she gave about keeping you heart rate up, working birth,” Miner noted. She has known of some your muscles and staving off any complica- people even training with their babies after tions or chronic health issues. You want to giving birth, strapping them in a baby carrier be healthy, and exercise can decrease your against their chests and working out. Miner risk of gestational diabetes. Gestational is a strong advocate for TRX. Other trainers diabetes affects, on average, 18 percent of have their favorite routines. women during pregnancy. It can also reduce Should you start exercising during pregback pain and strengthens your heart and nancy if you’ve never been into exercisblood vessels. ing before? Yes, of course. Everything The type of exercise you chose to under- in moderation, and take baby steps. The take is important. Now might not be the American College of Obstetricians and time to begin intense Crossfit. According to Gynecologists has a guideline for that as ACOG your joints are more at risk for injury, well. They say swimming, stationary biking your balance is different now that your and walking are all great ways to get active center of gravity has shifted, and ultimately, during pregnancy. your increased need for oxygen means you And always remember to bring water and can get short of breath more easily. All of snacks! Your body will thank you.

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Our six-year-old has a winter adventure to last a lifetime It was this year’s peculiar cocktail of sub- impossible, unfortunately. But we are interested zero temperatures, accumulating snow, thaws in being as safe as possible. So that is reflected with mixed precipitation followed by a return very obviously in children’s culture in America to freezing temperatures — combined with the these days.” heavy clay soil and topography of our property Davis was speaking about her fascinating — that turned our yard into a skating rink. short documentary film, “The Land,” which If you didn’t know any better, you’d think focuses on an adventure playground in North we had three ponds on our land, when what Wales called The Land in order to explore we really have are three huge concepts of play, risk and hazard. frozen puddles. This distincLast month, I drove — too fast, tion means nothing to my because I was running late — daughters, who slip and slide down icy roads in a slushy rain with abandon over the smooth in order to attend a screening and expanses of ice in their snow discussion of “The Land” at my boots. Where air has gotten in daughter’s preschool. between the ice, they stomp The adventure playground on the top layer so it fractures movement emerged out of postinto thin shards that they pick World War II Europe; some of the up and eat — nature’s original first adventure playgrounds in the popsicles.

UK were bomb sites. The hallMy husband and I, with marks of adventure playgrounds higher centers of gravity and are: unrestricted play, lack of work to do, snap metal cramadult-manufactured structures, pons onto our boots when we moveable parts, and the presence go out to walk the dog or feed of trained playworkers. At The the poultry. We walk gingerly Land, children climb trees, use and drive slowly. We play it saws, hammers, nails, and paint

By Faith Gong safe. to build their own structures, Safety is a concept that’s and experiment with fire. One of embedded deep within our the playworkers interviewed for DNA: We carry within us a will to survive, Davis’s film draws a distinction between risks combined with the knowledge — often subcon- and hazards: His job is to allow children to take scious — that we are always hunted by death. risks, while keeping them safe from hazards.

This tension leads many of us to seek safety It’s an important distinction, and one that by avoiding what we judge to be hazardous seems to be gaining ground among American situations. parents who are tired of worrying, who see the What’s surprising, after millennia of human cost of overprotected, overscheduled children existence, is how poorly we judge actual who prefer to stay indoors on their electronic hazards and how inconsistent we are in our devices. Still, the numbers are telling: While survival attempts. For example, I wore cram- there are over 1,000 adventure playgrounds pons as I walked across the ice to the poultry throughout Europe, there are only five in the coops this morning, but then I ate bacon for United States. breakfast and drove a car to town, despite docuWhile we may acknowledge that risk is part mented evidence that both of those things may of life, we do our best to remove it from the shorten my lifespan. lives of our children. We tear down wooden Still, the delusion persists that we can prolong playgrounds (splinters!) and replace them with our life by adhering to various safety measures. sleek plastic structures atop synthetic padding.

Our desire for safety informs how we interact We schedule every minute of our children’s with the world; should we become parents, it time with enrichment activities in order to informs how we raise our children to interact “keep them out of trouble.” We have become with the world. so fearful of danger, of lawsuits, of guilt, that Filmmaker and Middlebury College profes- we’ve become a culture of worrying, hovering sor Erin Davis said in a 2015 interview on micromanagers dubbed “helicopter parents.”

NPR: “Something that’s hard for us to accept One day last month, I allowed five children is that safety, security, is a myth to a degree. — three of my own, and two of their friends — There’s no such thing as complete safety; it’s to embark on an unsupervised adventure in the

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woods bordering our property. These children ranged in age from four to eight. In a nod to safety, I sent them off with two walkie-talkies (I kept the third.)

From the kitchen window, I watched them run across our back field, down to the frozen beaver pond at the edge of our property, and toward the rocky ridge beyond.

They’d been gone about 20 minutes when I realized the drawback of the walkie-talkies: Apparently, it’s slightly beyond the ability of four-to-eight-year-olds to hold down the button on the side of the walkie-talkie the entire time one is talking. Therefore, our exchange sounded something like this: SIX-YEAR-OLD: [crackle-crackle] Faith?

ME: Yes?!?

SIX-YEAR-OLD: [crackle-crackle] ME: Hello?!? Are you there?!? Is everything OK?!?

SIX-YEAR-OLD: [crackle-crackle] ME: Hold down the button the whole time you’re talking!

SIX-YEAR-OLD: [crackle-crackle] … She’s stuck up on a cliff!

I wasn’t too worried. We don’t live in the high Rockies; I knew that what was a “cliff” to a six-year-old is what most of us consider a “slope.” All the same, when my daughters’ friends’ mother came to pick them up and the children still hadn’t emerged from the woods, I pulled on my boots and coat to investigate.

As I slipped and slid and smashed to my knees attempting to cross our back field, I realized my error: I’d pulled on my regular snow boots, not the boots with crampons attached.

The field was icy, but because I’d become used to the easy safety of walking across ice with

metal spikes on my soles, I was unable to navigate ice without them.

When I reached the beaver pond, I was greeted by five exuberant children who had just descended the ridge. “She almost DIED!” they shouted. “We saved her life!”

I pieced the story together bit-by-bit. The ice was the culprit, having turned the rocky slope into a slippery slide. One of my daughters had lost her footing and grabbed a tree root for support, and then refused to let go and descend the slope herself. She was eventually “saved” by her older sister and friend.

That this had been a near-death experience was emphasized repeatedly in the retelling.

Oddly, it contained none of the terror or trauma that one would expect a brush with death to entail; instead, the news that “she almost DIED” was delivered almost … joyfully.

Perhaps because she hadn’t died. Perhaps because they felt empowered to have encountered risk and solved it themselves.

So perhaps, when we protect our children from all danger, when we attempt to insulate them from injury, when we only allow them to cross the ice wearing crampons, we are denying them the full joy of being human: the thrill of taking risks, the euphoria of navigating tricky situations, and the immense gratitude for life that can only come from acknowledging the reality of death.

Faith Gong has worked as an elementary school teacher, a freelance photographer, and a nonprofit manager. She lives in Middlebury with her husband, four daughters, assorted chickens and ducks, and one anxiety-prone labradoodle. In her “free time,” she writes for her blog, The Pickle Patch.

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Tips to keep your breasts healthy while breastfeeding (MS) — Breastfeeding is a natural, cost-effective and healthy way to provide sustenance to a growing baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics and Health Canada advise that mothers should breastfeed their infants exclusively until around six months of age. While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says eight in 10 American women initiate breastfeeding right after childbirth (the Canadian Women’s Health Network says nine in 10 Canadian mothers do so), many mothers do not make it to six months.

Breast health and overall health may affect mothers’ abilities to continue breastfeeding.

Women who want to make sure they continue breastfeeding for six months or longer can learn about the various ways to facilitate breastfeeding, including how to care for the breasts and body.

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MASSAGE Massaging the breasts can help clear milk ducts and cause milk to flow more freely. This helps empty the breasts and trigger a higher milk production. Breast massage may also improve skin tone of the breasts by increasing blood circulation within.

WASH AND MOISTURIZE Use warm water in the shower or bath to keep breasts clean. Baths and showers also can help with any breast discomfort. Do not use soap, as this can remove the natural oils produced by the Montgomery glands located in the areola. These oily secretions keep the areola and the nipple lubricated and protected. Compounds in these oils may also spark a newborn’s appetite. After washing or nursing, apply lanolin or a little breast milk to keep nipples supple. Breast pads can help control leaking breasts, but pads should be changed regularly.

EAT PLENTY OF HEALTHY FOODS

Many breastfeeding women report feeling more hungry than usual. The Canadian Women’s Health Network says to choose the higher end of serving sizes and select nutritious foods to help boost energy. The body needs extra calories to make breast milk. Also, drink plenty of fluids to replace the liquid the baby has nursed.

PROPER LATCH AND POSITIONING Make sure the baby is well positioned and latches on correctly to alleviate nipple soreness.

Vary positions throughout the day. Allow the baby to empty each breast sufficiently. Break the suction of the baby’s mouth by placing a finger in the corner of his or her mouth before removing the infant from the breast. Speak with a doctor or lactation consultant for tips on promoting proper latch and positioning.

BREASTFEED REGULARLY It’s good to feed babies between eight and 12 times per day so that breasts have a chance to empty fully. Both breasts should be fed upon equally. Regular feedings can help prevent plugged milk ducts, engorgement and an infection called mastitis.

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PETS IN NEED HOMEWARD BOUND

Addison County’s Humane Society Pancakes. 1 year, Basset Hound mix, neutered male. Will you be the maple syrup to my pancake? Hi, I’m Pancake! I came all the way to Vermont from West Virginia!

I’m a very easy going, friendly, happy guy.

Maybe they should have named me “Butter” because when I’m around people, I love them so much that I melt right into them.

Not to brag, but I’m super sweet and I’m always eager to receive attention. I’m so very ready to be in a new home! Will it be yours?

Cody. 7 months, Black Lab, neutered male.

Boing, boing, boing! If Cody had stripes, we would have named him Tigger after the character in Winnie the Pooh. This young, happy-go-lucky pup is super energetic and playful, and super sweet to boot. Despite his age, Cody is a BIG dog- close to 70 lbs! He enjoys car rides, playing with balls, Frisbees, and stuffed toys, and playing with other dogs.

Cody is looking for an active person or family who will work with him on basic manners and give him a lot of appropriate outlets for his energy. This handsome fellow will “boing” his way into your heart!

Xena. 1 year, shorthair dilute Tortie, spayed female. Xena is a very sweet kitty who would do best in a quiet, laid-back home.

She loves to receive pets and attention but prefers to do so when she is in her comfort spot- a cat bed in an enclosed space. Xena lives in a community room here at the shelter and although she tends to stick to herself, she is perfectly happy being in the same room as other felines. Xena may need to take some time to warm up but if you give her a chance, we think she will make a great companion!

Deco. 2 years, shorthair black & white, spayed female. Deco is a wonderfully sweet cat who gets along really well with the other cats here at the shelter. Deco is a petite gal who loves attention and doesn’t mind being picked up. This sweetheart has arthritis in her hips, likely from a break that occurred prior to arriving at the shelter. Because of this she will need inexpensive weekly medication to keep her comfy, which qualifies her as a special needs kitty. Deco will make a great addition to any family looking for a super sweet, down to earth and affectionate kitty!

Sissy. 1 year, Standard Hamster, female.

Sissy is the cutest hamster around! Her previous guardian noted that Sissy likes peanuts, raisins and sunflower seeds. She really likes to run on her hamster wheel, and in her ball while her cage is being cleaned.

Sissy is a bit shy, so she would do best with a family that will be patient and spend some time socialize her slowly. You’ve got to meet this little golf ball-sized bundle of fuzz!

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By ERIN FORBES, DVM The Vermont Veterinary Medical Association is reminding pet owners that February is National Pet Dental Health Month.

Your pet’s teeth and gums should be checked at least once a year by a veterinarian to check for early signs of a problem and to keep your pet’s mouth healthy, the association said.

Veterinary dentistry includes the scaling, polishing, filing, extraction, or repair of a pet’s teeth and all other aspects of oral health care. It is recommended that these procedures be performed by a veterinarian or a board-certified veterinary dentist. The process begins with an exam of the pet’s mouth. If dental disease is present, dental work will be recommended.

Most dental disease occurs below t h e

gumline, where you can’t see it, so dental work is all performed under anesthesia in order to be safe and effective.

Signs of dental disease include bad breath, broken or loose teeth, abnormal chewing or drooling. One may also notice bleeding from the mouth, reduced appetite, and swelling around t h e

mouth. If you notice any of these signs, schedule an exam for your pet.

Periodontal disease is the most common dental condition in dogs and cats, in fact by the time most pets are three years old, there is an estimated 70 percent chance they will have periodontal disease. The earlier it is detected, the faster treatment can be recommended, which is important as advanced periodontal disease can cause severe problems and pain for a pet. Periodontal disease is an inflammatory condition of the gum and bone support (periodontal tissues) surrounding the teeth.

It starts with plaque that hardens into calculus. Calculus above the gumline can often easily be seen and removed, but below the gumline it is damaging and can cause infections and damage to the tissues or bone.

This can cause loose teeth, bone loss, pain around the tooth, and fractured teeth. The treatment of periodontal disease involves a comprehensive oral and radiographic exam. Further, periodontal disease affects more than the pet’s mouth; kidney, liver, and heart muscle changes can occur in association with periodontal disease.

Prevention of periodontal disease in pets consists of frequent removal of the dental calculus that forms on teeth that are not kept clean. Regularly brushing pets’ teeth is the single most effective thing a pet owner can do to keep their pets’ teeth healthy between dental cleanings and may reduce the frequency or even eliminate the need for periodic dental cleaning. Daily brushing is best, but it’s not always possible and brushing several times a week can be effective. Most dogs accept brushing, but cats can be a bit more resistant — patience and training are important, experts say.

There are many pet products marketed with claims that they improve dental health, but not all of them are effective. Look for a seal of approval and make sure to discuss any dental products/diets you are considering with a veterinarian.

If you have any questions or concerns about your pet’s dental health contact your veterinarian.

Editor’s note: This story was provided by the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association.

SPORTS

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MONDAY

This time, Tigers make plays in stretch vs. VUHS

By ANDY KIRKALDY Smith nailed a three at 4:20 to cut VERGENNES — Philosopher the lead to one. But Beatty drove George Santayana once noted, for a hoop and at 3:30 sank two “Those who do not learn history free throws to make it 54-49. Then are doomed to repeat it,” a sen- Tiger junior Spencer Cadoret stole timent brought to life a bit more the ball and fed sophomore Tim recently by the movie “Groundhog Goettelmann for a layup at 3:20, Day.” and the lead was seven.

But unlike Bill Murray’s Two Lance Bergmans three weatherman in that movie the throws at 3:05 cut the lead to Middlebury Union High School 56-51, but 30 seconds later JD basketball team did not need Goettelmann answered with a pair countless repetitions to learn from from the line to restore the sevits mistakes this past Thursday at en-point edge. VUHS senior Ethan Vergennes.

Sausville drove for two at 1:25 Back on Jan. 30 at MUHS the to make it 58-53, but sophomore Tigers took a 37-22 lead over Tyler Buxton and senior Bastian VUHS early in the third period Phair each sank free throws, and on a Cody Pomainville dunk and the Tiger lead was a safe 62-43 were dominating play. But they got with at 0:40. careless with the Devlin, who ball and allowed led the Tigers to a the Commodores 25-16 edge on the back in the game, boards, said the and never fully Tigers were aware “Last game we regained their poise the game’s pattern got in our own in a 57-55 loss. was in danger of heads and we On this past repeating itself.

Thursday the “That was defirushed it. This Tigers once again nitely in the back game we slowed controlled the acof my mind,” he it down and tion and took a 44said. made the right 30 lead at 5:05 of But this time the third, this time the Tigers were plays at the right on a Pomainville prepared for the time.” three-pointer.

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And the Commomake a run, Devlin

— Skyeler Devlin dores — sparked by said. back-to-back threes “The last game from sophomore we were up at Luke Bergmans, halftime and they four points from caught us offsenior Lance Bergmans, and a guard. They started running these hoop, steal and assist from junior screens and we went to zone, and Ezekiel Palmer — answered with a they killed us. This game we decid16-2 run that spanned the final four ed to stay man in the second half minutes of the third period and the and we just focused on controlling first minute of the fourth. the ball, not turning the ball over, The result was a 46-46 tie and making the easy shots, making the Commodore momentum in the easy plays, and I think that really loud VUHS middle school gym, helped us. Last game we got in our where the teams played during on- own heads and we rushed it. This going work to fix the water-dam- game we slowed it down and made aged main gym. the right plays at the right time,” This time, however, the Tigers Devlin said. responded to pull out a 64-55 Coach Kyle Lussier’s team had victory. come up on the short side of a few On their next possession, senior tight games, but now has won three center Skyeler Devlin (14 points, of four to improve to 6-12. a team high) laid in a feed from “I think we did our best job of senior guard JD Goettelmann to maintaining our composure in togive the Tigers the lead for good. night’s game,” Lussier said. “They At 6:00 junior Parker Beatty (10 did a really good job or learning points) hit inside to make it 50-46. from their past experiences in figVUHS senior guard Bailey uring out what it took to pull that

ZEKE PALMER, A Vergennes junior, finishes a sweet breakaway with layup, as Middlebury senior JD Goettelmann can do nothing to stop him.

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one off.”

Balanced scoring was also a plus. Three other Tigers scored nine, Pomainville, JD Goettelmann and Phair, who is returning to the lineup from an injury. Six of Pomainville’s points came early

in the third to key a 10-2 run that gave the Tigers their biggest lead at 14. Beatty and Phair helped Devlin control the boards, and Goettelmann made a highlight-reel behind-the-back move on the break.

“When we were on our good streaks offensively we were getting a lot of different people involved,” Lussier said. “It was pretty evident tonight that we have a bunch of different guys who can put the ball (See Basketball, Page 27)

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Score BOARD Girls’ Hockey 2/21 Rice vs. MUHS.............................4-1 2/24 MUHS vs. Spaulding..................10-1 Boys’ Hockey 2/21 St. Albans vs. MUHS....................3-1 2/24 Spaulding vs. MUHS....................3-2 Girls’ Basketball 2/22 Fair Haven vs. OV....................44-24 2/22 Mt. Abe vs. Winooski................49-32 2/23 Enosburg vs. VUHS.................46-41 2/23 VUHS vs. Missisquoi................67-37 2/24 Missisquoi vs. VUHS................50-44 Boys’ Basketball 2/22 Milton vs. Mt. Abe.....................68-36 2/22 MUHS vs. VUHS......................64-55 2/23 VUHS vs. Missisquoi................67-37 COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Hockey NESCAC Quarterfinal 2/24 #1 Midd. vs. #8 Wesleyan........... 5-0 MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School junior Parker Beatty takes a shot over Commodore Zeke Palmer during the first half of a Thursday game in Vergennes. MUHS won, 64-55.

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Lance Bergmans led VUHS with 19 points, senior forward Casey Kimball scored 10, and Luke Bergmans finished with nine. Coach Peter Quinn said rebounding was the critical difference in a game in which the Commodores shot well and took good care of the ball.

He was hoping the Commodores would bounce back on Saturday

vs. Missisquoi to improve to 5-13, and they did — see basketball wrap.

Both teams enjoyed the packed gym, with fans right on top of the court. Of course, Devlin and the Tigers ultimately enjoyed it more.

“It was a lot of people and loud,” Devlin said. “I was a fun night and a fun game.”

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

SENIOR CODY POMAINVILLE rises above three Commodore defenders to lay in a shot during the boys’ high school basketball game in Vergennes on Thursday.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Hockey 2/26........................... Playoff Pairings Set Boys’ Hockey 2/26........................... Playoff Pairings Set Girls’ Basketball 2/26........................... Playoff Pairings Set Boys’ Basketball 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 3/5............................. Playoff Pairings Set COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Hockey NESCAC Final Four at Midd.

3/3 Midd. vs. Bowdoin..................... 1 PM 3/3 Amherst vs. Conn....................... 4 PM 3/4 Final........................................... 2 PM 3/5... NCAA Tournament Field Announced Men’s Basketball 2/26.NCAA Tournament Field Announced Late events occurred after deadline. Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.

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Hoop wrap: Eagle girls, VUHS boys net victories

By ANDY KIRKALDY ADDISON COUNTY — In area high school basketball games late last week the Mount Abraham girls won to lock down a No. 2 or 3 seed for the Division II postseason while the Vergennes boys rolled at home, but the Eagle boys and Middlebury, VUHS, and Otter Valley girls all came up short.

The girls’ teams played their final regular season games and were set to learn their playoff seeds on Monday morning. The Eagle girls will host a game on Tuesday or Wednesday, and the other teams will be hitting the road to face topfive seeds.

This week is the final for the boys’ regular season.

On Thursday last week the Middlebury boys visited Vergennes; see story.

EAGLE GIRLS On Thursday the Eagles picked up their ninth straight victory and finished the regular season at 16-4 by topping host Winooski, 49-32.

Three Eagles reached double figures in another balanced effort: Emma Carter (16 points), Jalen Cook (12) and Emma LaRose (11). Mount Abe unofficially finished tied in the D-II standings with U-32, but could earn the No. 2 seed based on the strength-of-schedule tiebreaker. Fair Haven (17-3) is the top seed.

VUHS BOYS The host Commodore boys bounced back from their Thursday loss to the Tigers by thumping Missisquoi, 67-37, on Saturday as forward Lance Bergmans celebrated his senior game with 23 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists. VUHS, which wraps up at Mount Abe on Thursday, improved to 5-13.

VUHS GIRLS The 3-17 Missisquoi girls, however, topped visiting VUHS on Friday, 50-44, as the T-Birds scored a season-high. Commodore Kate Gosliga tossed in a game-high 16 points, but it was not enough to prevent VUHS from dropping to 4-16.

TIGER GIRLS On Friday host Enosburg improved to 15-5 and locked down the No. 4 seed in D-II by edging the visiting MUHS girls, 46-41. The Tigers dropped to 7-13 despite 15 points from Keagan Dunbar and 14 from Shannon Sunderland.

EAGLE BOYS On Thursday host Milton improved to 13-5 and avenged an earlier loss to the Eagle boys with a 68-36 victory. Jackson Counter and Dustin Whitcomb scored eight points apiece for Mount Abe, which fell to 6-13 heading into Thursday’s rivalry finale with the Commodores.

OTTER GIRLS On Thursday visiting Fair Haven coasted past the OV girls, 44-24, to secure the top D-II seed. Courtney Brewster (12 points) and Kaleigh Brown (10) led the Slaters.

Gabby Poalino and Julia Eastman scored seven points to pace OV, which will enter the postseason at 4-16 and could face either Mount Abe or U-32.

Mount Abe wrestles to fourth in VT

BRANDON — No local wrestlers were crowned state champions on Saturday night at Otter Valley Union High School, but eight earned top-four finishes and several more reached the podium with top-six efforts.

Mount Abe junior Roman Mayer, a champion at 120 pounds a year ago, fared best, taking second at 132. Two

of his teammates put in third-place performances, senior Ben Murray at 126 and junior Kevin Pearsall at 182.

They helped Mount Abe (105.5 points) finish fourth in Vermont behind 30-time champion Mount Anthony (274.5), Essex (168), and St. Johnsbury (120), with Spaulding (69) in fifth.

Three Eagles finished fourth:

Parker Gero at 120, John Bent at 145 and Nate Lavoie at 152.

Junior Josh Beayon of the Otters finished third at 170 to highlight the host team’s efforts, and Middlebury senior Dustin Davio took fourth at 132 to lead his squad.

The Independent will publish full results for all local competitors in the Thursday edition.

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Girls’ hockey splits contests MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School girls’ hockey team split two games last week to finish the regular season at 7-12.

The Tigers have apparently earned the No. 7 seed in Division I and could visit No. 2 seed BFA-St. Albans in a quarterfinal matchup this weekend. The Vermont Principals Association was set to release official pairings early on Monday.

On this past Wednesday visiting Rice improved to 13-5 by topping the Tigers, 4-1. Helen

Anderson scored for the Tigers, and senior goalie Bridget Audet stopped 20 shots. Rice goalie Emily McDonald made 19 saves.

On Saturday the Tigers coasted at Spaulding, 10-1. Abby Gleason (two goals and three assists), Tulley Hescock (two goals), Anderson (goal, two assists) and Raven Payne (goal, assist) were their top point-getters Also scoring were Polly Hemingway, Audrey Schnoor, Devyn Pratt and Anna Macintosh. Lydia Deppman and Audet combined to make four saves for the Tigers.

Boys’ hockey falls at home MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School boys’ hockey team dropped its final two regular-season games last week to finish the Division I campaign at 11-8-1.

The Tigers appear to be the No. 6 seed in the Division I playoffs and could hit the road for a quarterfinal this weekend vs. Stowe.

The Vermont Principals’ Association was set to release pairings on Monday morning.

On this past Wednesday first-place BFA-St. Albans (171-1) topped the Tigers, 3-1. The Bobwhites took a 2-0 lead on goals 31 seconds apart midway

through the first period from Owen Bonnette and Chaez Skeel.

Tiger Kolby Farnsworth made it 2-1 at 9:32 of the first, from Tyler Giorgio and Kamrin Bartlett.

BFA added an empty-net goal late in the third period.

Tiger goalie Jeffrey Stearns made 26 saves, and Dan Ellis stopped 21 shots for BFA. On Saturday visiting fourthplace Spaulding (13-6) edged the Tigers, 3-2, on a Jackson Clayton goal with six minutes to go. Tide goalie Kyle May made 15 saves.

Giorgio and Ziven McCarty scored for the Tigers, and Stevens stopped 44 shots.

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Middlebury Union High School is pleased to introduce Polly Heminway, a senior at MUHS as its Student of the Week. Polly is the daughter of Bill and Lissy Heminway and she has two younger brothers, Owen, 16, and Elliott, 12. The family resides on a farm in Shoreham.

Polly enjoys school and likes all of her classes. When asked if she has a favorite subject, Polly reports that she especially likes studying world cultures and international relations. Polly was admitted early decision to Connecticut College and plans to pursue these two fields when she enrolls in the fall. She chose Connecticut because of its academic offerings, the location, and the opportunities for study abroad. In the summer of 2016, Polly traveled to Kenya through the AFS study abroad program. She lived with a host family and learned about animal conservation.

Polly completed her graduation requirements at mid-year and will travel to Spain in April through AFS and live with a host family while Polly Heminway she volunteers at an afterschool program in Valencia. She will return MUHS to Vermont in early June in time to graduate with her classmates.

Her interests range from dog sledding with her mother to caring for animals on the family farm. She loves riding and has worked at a local equine facility doing barn chores in Cornwall. Polly joined some friends last summer working as part of a paint crew.

Polly is a member of the varsity MUHS Tiger hockey team and plays forward and left back. She loves hockey and enjoys time on the ice with her supportive teammates. Academically, Polly remarks that her years at the high school have been challenging in a good way and she has appreciated the teachers and their dedication to students.

Polly says “It’s hard to believe that my time in high school is almost over!” She is looking forward to more of the same when she enrolls in college in the fall. Polly’s future is bright and everyone at MUHS wishes her the best.

Vergennes Union High School is pleased to recognize Megan Tarte as its Student of the Week. Megan lives in Vergennes with her parents, Jeff and Carie Tarte, and her younger brother, Eric, an 8th-grader in Vergennes Union Middle School.

Megan has achieved high honors every quarter. She challenged herself by taking Advanced Placement Calculus her junior year and Advanced Placement Biology her senior year. She also participated in the Health and Medicine Academy at the University of Vermont, and is currently taking a dual enrollment course through the Community College of Vermont. Megan was inducted into the National Honors Society. She has received an Academic Excellence in Biology I, Academic Excellence in English, Challenges Oneself in Mathematics, Academic Excellence in German III, and the Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award from the University of Rochester.

Outside of the classroom, Megan plays basketball and is a captain of the team this year. She is also a member of the varsity softball team. Megan has been a student representative on the Community Engagement Committee (in part of the new unified district school board) since her junior year. Megan was one of the founding members of the Commodore Community Project, Megan Tarte a group of students who activate positivity and bring awareness to certain VUHS adolescence issues. Megan also tutors other students, plays alto saxophone and piano in the Commodore Jazz Ensemble, and sings in the Commodore Singers Select Choral Ensemble.

Megan says, “My high school experience taught me to go outside my comfort zone. Whether giving a speech in front of a large crowd, performing a solo piece, or standing up for what is right, there is nothing more fulfilling than pushing myself to experience new things … [G]et involved in school spirit, sports, community service, community events, because the high school experience is only so long, and your community plays a huge role in who you are and who you want to become.”

“Megan Tarte exemplifies the ideal student,” VUHS math teacher Lynn Kayhart says. “Megan approaches every aspect of her life with grit and perseverance. She is determined to be the best that she can be. She exhibits great character by always being caring and compassionate to others. Her strong leadership skills and positive role modeling, in the classroom and in athletics, will be greatly missed next year. I know Megan is going to help make this world a better place and leave her mark on it. She is amazing! Congratulations Megan!”

Following graduation from VUHS, Megan plans to attend a four-year university somewhere in New England where she will major in pre-medicine. The faculty, staff and students of VUHS wish Megan the very best in the future.

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Mumps cases are confirmed at St. Mike’s and UVM BURLINGTON — The Vermont Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of mumps among students at Saint Michael’s College and the University of Vermont. Mumps is a contagious illness caused by a virus that can be spread through close person-toperson contact, such as coughing, sneezing or sharing drinking glasses.

The virus causes fever, swelling of the parotid glands, and can affect other parts of the body.

While the total number of mumps cases remains small, state health officials working with the Saint Michael’s Student Health Office

are being conducted two “Mumps may be spread campus given letters vaccination explaining the clinics last week, through close contact, outbreak. The day a d m i n i s t e r i n g but some people who care is housed doses of the get it have very mild or within a Living MMR vaccine no symptoms. Often, Learning (measles, mumps they may not know they and Center building, and rubella) to but it is separated 450 students at have the disease.”

— Laura Ann Nicolai from the student the college.

A similar areas and has its vaccination effort was planned for own entrance. No cases had been this week for students who live identified at the day care center in three UVM dormitories where as of this past Friday. The Health mumps cases have been identified. Department said the institutions’ Parents of children who attend a student health staff and leadership day care center located on the UVM have been full partners in the

investigation and response.

According to Laura Ann Nicolai, Health Department deputy state epidemiologist, college students are among those adults at higher risk of exposure to the virus.

“Mumps may be spread through close contact, but some people who get it have very mild or no symptoms. Often, they may not know they have the disease,” explained Nicolai. “In a college setting, with shared space of dorms and classrooms, it’s possible to be exposed to the virus through encounters with people who don’t realize they’re infected.”

Thanks to good immunization coverage, mumps is relatively rare in the United States. Two doses of MMR vaccine are recommended for all children prior to school entry. Nicolai said the clinics are to provide a third dose of MMR

vaccine, which is recommended for people at increased risk of getting mumps during an outbreak.

Mumps is typically recognized for its facial swelling caused by swollen parotid glands, a condition known as parotitis. The most common symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, loss of appetite, and tenderness under the ears on one or both sides. Symptoms typically appear 16-18 days after infection but can occur from 12 to 25 days after exposure. There is no cure for mumps. Treatment involves bed rest, staying hydrated, and fever reduction. Most people who are ill with the virus recover completely in a few weeks.

For more information about mumps, go to healthvermont.gov/ immunizations-infectious-disease/ other-reportable-diseases/mumps.

Here are some tips to help stretch your wood pile MONTPELIER — Following the two-week arctic blast from late December into early January, the 38 percent of Vermonters who heat in full or in part with wood may be looking with dismay at their dwindling wood piles. The unseasonably cold and persistent sub-zero temperatures put early significant dents in wood piles, with months of heating left to go.

It can be nearly impossible to track down dry or seasoned wood this time of year, so what is a homeowner to do if they’re reluctant to fall back on their oil or propane backup? Here is a collection of suggestions to help stretch what’s left of your wood pile through spring.

• Do you have an old, inefficient wood stove? Consider replacing it with a new, efficient model. New EPA certified stoves can be up to 70 percent more efficient than older versions. Not only will you use less wood to heat your home, you will also improve your indoor and outdoor air quality. Not sure if your stove is EPA certified? If it’s pre-1990 it’s worth looking up the model and serial number. Your local stove dealer can help. You may also consider switching to a pellet stove.

Pellet stoves look and function much like wood stoves, but burn wood pellets instead of cord wood.

Pellets are readily available in bag and in bulk and are ready to burn when you get them.

• Consider purchasing a cord or two of kiln dried wood. While most firewood is dried outdoors for 6-12 months, kiln dried wood is dried in just two days and thus continually available throughout the season.

It is dried much more thoroughly and evenly than outdoor drying can achieve. Kiln dried wood can also be heat treated, making it bug free and safe to store indoors. It is more expensive than wood dried outside, but it can be well worth the investment if your wood pile is

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• Plug up drafts around your home. It’s not too late to consider making basic efficiency improvements around your home such as caulking, insulating outlets, investing in heavy curtains, and sealing drafty windows with plastic sheeting. The same tactics you use to keep the oil and propane bills down can be used to help stretch your wood fuel too. Check out ButtonUpVermont.org and EfficiencyVermont.com for ideas.

• Low-income Vermonters can apply for assistance. Cord wood and wood pellets are both eligible fuels in the Vermont Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP). For more information on how to apply, contact the Department of Children and Families Benefit Center at 1-800479-6151 or visit dcf.vermont.gov/ benefits/fuel-assistance.

• Do not burn green wood. It may be tempting as your dry wood piles start to dwindle, but never burn green wood in your stove or fireplace. Green wood burns less efficiently. Energy is wasted evaporating moisture out of the green wood before it can combust.

That same piece of firewood will give you more bang for your buck if you hold onto it until next year. It also puts you at risk for a chimney fire. Green wood produces creosote, which can line your chimney and catch fire. Green wood is bad for both indoor and outdoor air quality.

The smoldering fire produced by green wood produces excessive amounts of particulate matter, which is harmful to your health.

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Most importantly, make sure that you are keeping your home at a temperature warm enough for your own health and that of your home’s — even if that means turning up the thermostat on the furnace.

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

Bring a friend in recovery.

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

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

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

Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. 7:30‑8:30pm.

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

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

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 3 TUESDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Daily Reflec‑ tion Meeting, Vergennes, Con‑ gregational Church, Water St. 7‑8pm. 12 Step Meet‑ ing, Middlebury, The Turn‑ ing Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 7:30‑8:30pm. Spiritual Awak‑ ening Meeting, Middlebury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30am.

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

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

Alternating Format Meeting, Ferrisburgh, Assembly of God Christian Center. Route 7, 7‑8pm. Speaker Meeting, Middlebury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30pm.

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

Discussion Meeting, Mid‑ dlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 10‑11am.

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

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

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

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

7:30‑8:30 PM Friday eve‑ nings.

Services

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 1 SUNDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am. Came to Believe Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. 1‑2pm. Discussion Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 4‑5pm. Women’s Meeting, North Ferrisburgh, United Methodist Church, Old Hollow Rd. 6‑7pm. 12 Step Meeting, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Park St. 7‑8pm. AA 24‑Hour Hotline 802‑388‑9284, www.aavt.org .

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

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A LC OHOLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 6 FRIDAY. Spiritual Awakening Meeting, Middle‑ bury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30am. Discussion Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Big Book Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 6‑7pm. Discus‑ sion Meeting, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Park St. 8‑9pm.

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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.

Babysitting available.

NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Fridays, 7:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

Services

OLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT The students in Julie Berg’s Fourth Grade Class at Mary Hogan School have been the ‘Caring Team’ since September of 2017. Their work as volunteers began when they participated in the United Way Days of Caring event with two other fourth grade classes at the school. For this project the students made and delivered ‘Kindness Rocks’ as part of a nationwide kindness project. From this experience, the students were inspired to work on a monthly community service project. Their projects include picking up litter, making cards for homebound community members, assisting little buddies in First Grade, washing tables in the lunchroom, helping the Kindergarten P.E. classes and creating friendships with 4th grade British pen pals. They have learned how good it feels to help others and to work as a committed team. They are always on the lookout for projects, so let them know if you have a volunteer need they might be able to help with this spring!

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NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Sundays, 3:00 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. OPIATE OVERDOSE RES‑ CUE KITS are distributed on Wednesdays from 9 am until 12 pm at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury, VT. A short training is required.

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

OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS (OA) big book meeting.

Thursday’s, 5:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

CLASSIFIED ORDER FORM • 25¢ per word • minimum $2.50 per ad • 50¢/issue internet listing • minimum 2 insertions Cash in on our 4-for-3 rates! Pay for 3 issues, get 4th issue free! Example: A 20-word ad is just $5.00. An ad placed for consecutive issues (Mondays & Thursdays) is run 4th time free. Cost is $17.00 for 4 issues includes $2.00 internet charge. (Special 4 for 3 rates not valid for the following categories: Help Wanted Services, Opportunities, Real Estate, Wood heat, Attn. Farmers, & For Rent).

NA (JUST IN TIME) Wednes‑ days, 9 am, held at The Turn‑ ing Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

D E A D L I N E S Thurs. noon for Mon. paper Mon. 5 p.m. for Thurs. paper

CATEGORIES Notices Card of Thanks Personals Services Free** Lost & Found** Garage Sales Lawn & Garden Opportunities

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Best prices. References.

802‑989‑5803.

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.

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™.

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Classifieds are online www. addisonindependent. com/classifieds

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 FIRST CUT HAY for sale.

Small square bales. Call 802‑349‑9281.

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

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

Help Wanted

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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.

FILLER

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.

Help Wanted

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FIRST AND SECOND SHIFT Packaging Technician. Ot‑ ter Creek Brewing is looking for two dedicated and moti‑ vated individuals to join our warehouse and production team. If you’re hard‑working and curious about the thriving craft brewing industry, this is the place for you! Visit ot‑ tercreekbrewing.com to learn more and apply.

RESPITE SUPPORT: TWO creative, kind and caring women are looking for respite supports in your home some evenings and daytime. If you enjoy crafting, listening to music and playing bingo and are looking to spend time with others doing such, please call Emily at 345‑1993. Generous pay rate and training provided.

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SNAKE MOUNTAIN EN‑ TERPRISES is looking for an experienced CDL driver.

Benefit packages offered.

Competitive pay. Small local company. Short haul in state only. Please contact Brian at 802‑349‑7387.

TIRED OF SITTING around Twittering your thumbs? We are a group of people doing human service supporting people with cognitive disabili‑ ties in Addison and Rutland Counties. Reap the benefits of making real connections with folks dealing with ev‑ eryday challenges. Contact Specialized Community Care at 324‑5692 or send an email to djscarpenter2@comcast. net for more information.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Submit resume and letter of introduction to: acoyle@eastviewmiddlebury.com EastView at Middlebury 100 Eastview Terrace Middlebury, VT 05753 (802) 989-7500

NOW HIRING: Reliable, responsible Full-Time Closer and Part-Time deli help needed for flexible schedule – the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays is essential. Benefits included in competitive compensation package.

Apply in person at:

Cars

East Middlebury Maplefields 3201 Rte 7 South, E. Middlebury Ask for Brittany or pick-up an application

2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEE‑ TLE Diesel. 50 miles to the gallon, 5 speed standard.

Good condition. Best offer.

Call 802‑468‑0278. Leave message.

EOE

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

Call for pick up, 388‑7124.

Help us, help others.

WE HAVE ONGOING CAREGIVER JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT HELEN PORTER!

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

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

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

COSTELLO’S MARKET IS looking for an experienced person to wrap subs, do prep‑work, deep frying, dish‑ washing and other duties.

Please apply in person to Costello’s Market, Marble‑ works, Middlebury.

Buy it! Sell it! Find it!

Check the Classifieds twice a week in the Addison Independent.

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

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Help Wanted 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.

For Sale

For Sale

ANTIQUE DOUBLE BARREL ACME Arms Co. 12 gauge.

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

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.

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

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

OBO. Call for pictures.

802‑453‑4235.

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.

U S E D R E S TA U R A N T EQUIPMENT plus chairs, tables and hood systems.

802‑388‑4831.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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

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

One year minimum lease.

802‑352‑6678.

Our

Classified Ads Work!

Help wanted at bustling charity resale store. 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@hope-vt.org. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Call 388-4944 to place one!

2 BEDROOM, FIRST FLOOR apartment with full private basement. W/D hook‑ ups. Located in Middlebury, close to town on Court St. Off street parking, lawn care and snow plowing included. $1,100 per month plus utili‑ ties. No smoking or pets.

One year minimum lease.

802‑352‑6678.

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BRISTOL; 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT Heat, trash, snowplowing, lawn care, parking included. $1,185/ mo. 802‑453‑2566.

ADDISON COUNTY TRANSIT, a Division of Tri-Valley Transit, is hiring!

BUS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN/BUS DETAILER Do you enjoy working with the public? Are you interested in doing valuable work that supports our community and environment?

Position Requires: • Maintenance Technician “B” skills • Experience with tires, brakes, exhaust and other preventative maintenance • Willingness to learn new skills • CDL Class C with Passenger Endorsement, but we are willing to train • A high level of professionalism Benefits include: • Modern, well-equipped shop • Competitive salary, Monday-Friday schedule • 100% employer paid health insurance • Up to 36 paid days off annually • Long term disability • 403B retirement plan • Vision insurance For more information and for an application, please visit us at http://actr-vt.org/job-openings/.

Employment is contingent upon passing required background checks and preemployment drug testing.

TVT/ACTR is an AA/EO Employer Addison County Transit Resources, Human Resources 297 Creek Road, Middlebury, VT 05753

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

802‑759‑2133.

DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Addi‑ son. Available storage space in my barn for summer/winter storage. The barn is structur‑ ally sound and weather‑tight with electricity. No heat or running water. The barn is also available for lease.

The entrance door measure‑ ments are 8’ wide by 7’ high.

For more info: 802‑363‑3403 or rochon_m@yahoo.com.

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

Heat, hot water, lights, stove, refrigerator and rub‑ bish included. No pets. No smoking. Available now.

802‑349‑7557.

For Rent

For Rent

BATTELL BLOCK MIDDLEBURY OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 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.

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

NOW OPEN 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 Golden Nedde Real Estate 802-373-5893 battellllc@gmail.com www.BattellBlock.com

It’s against the law to discriminate when advertising housing Particularly on sites like Craigslist.

And it’s easier to break the law than you might think. You can’t say “no children” or “adults only.” There is lots you can’t say.

The federal government is watching for such discrimination.

Let us help you sift through the complexities of the Fair Housing Law. Stay legal. Stay on the right side of the nation’s Fair Housing Law. Call the Addison Independent at (802) 388-4944.

Talk to our sales professionals.

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EXECUTIVE 1 BEDROOM APT with office (not a bedroom) in Brandon. Beautiful location, close to town. All brand new.

Complete with all appliances: stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer; energy star rated. Long term lease. No smoking and no pets on property. $850/mo. plus utilities. Credit check, refer‑ ences and deposit required.

802‑352‑6678.

WEST ADDISON: 2 STORY, furnished house on lakefront.

Washer, dryer. No smok‑ ing. Available September through May. $1,000/month.

860‑878‑9580.

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

LAKE DUNMORE: Winterized 2‑bedroom lakefront cottage available until June 1. Shorter periods. Sleeps 5. Comfortably furnished, fully‑equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower. Plow‑ ing, trash collection, recycling, WiFi, satellite television included.

802‑352‑4236; karen@northcov‑ ecottages.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.

MIDDLEBURY OFFICE SPACE for rent. 400 sq.ft., second floor.

Available January 1, 2018. Con‑ tact Eric at 802‑388‑6054.

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

(Countryside Carpet and Paint) NEW HAVEN, SUNNY, efficient apartment. Views, hard wood floors. No pets, no smoking.

References. $925/month plus utilities. 802‑236‑2040.

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Addison County Superior Court (2) Addison Northeast Supervisory Union (2) Addison Northwest Supervisory Union (3) Knights of Columbus (1) Middlebury (2) Middlebury Cemetary Association (1) Salisbury (1) Vergennes (1) STATE OF VERMONT ADDISON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION

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LIGHT‑FILLED GROUND floor one bedroom apartment at‑ tached to our home on Chipman Hill.Ten minute walk downtown, 1 mile from Middlebury College campus, near Battel Woods hiking trails and the TAM. Ev‑ erything is new, including ap‑ pliances. Fully furnished and professionally decorated. All utilities included plus trash, lawn care and snow removal. Washer/ Dryer in apartment. Shared patio and yard plus a private balcony in quiet, friendly neighborhood.

Off‑street parking. No smoking. $1395/month. One month se‑ curity deposit. Available March 15th. Will send photos. Refer‑ ences required. 802‑989‑7644.

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ONE BEDROOM, FIVE‑STAR energy efficient apartment in Salisbury, close to Lake Dun‑ more. One half of duplex. Large bedroom with full bath up. Living room and kitchen with all ap‑ pliances on first floor. Heated basement with W/D. Private sun deck. $850/month, plus utilities.

Absolutely non‑smoking, no pets on premises. Deposit and refer‑ ences required. One year mini‑ mum lease. Available 4/1/2018.

Call 802‑352‑6678.

RIPTON, SMALL ONE bedroom house. No smoking or pets. $800 per month plus utilities.

802‑388‑2641.

SUGARWOOD APARTMENTS is currently accepting applica‑ tions for 2, 3 and 4 BR apart‑ ments in Middlebury. All in‑ come/assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent. NP/NS. W/D hook‑ups. Call 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website www.sum‑ mitpmg.com. Equal Housing Opportunity.

TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT, central location near schools and stores. Includes stove and refrig‑ erator. Available immediately.

Call 802‑349‑7555.

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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

VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 15-1-17 ANCV

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION v.

KEITH M. GONYEAU AND HOLLY J. GONYEAU OCCUPANTS OF: 655 Hawkins Road, Ferrisburgh VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered May 8, 2017, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Keith M. Gonyeau and Holly J. Gonyeau to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., dated February 4, 2009 and recorded in Book 129 Page 424 of the land records of the Town of Ferrisburgh, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 655 Hawkins Road, Ferrisburgh, Vermont on March 20, 2018 at 10:00AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: “BEING ALL AND THE SAME LAND AND PREMISES AS CONVEYED TO WILLIAM G. HOUSTON AND CONSTANCE T. HOUSTON

BY WARRANTY DEED OF MAURICE J. PAQUETTE AND MILDRED V. PAQUETTE DATED NOVEMBER 22,1996 AND RECORDED AT BOOK 85, PAGE 231 OF THE TOWN OF FERRISBURGH LAND RECORDS. SAID PARCEL BEING FURTHER DESCRIBED THEREIN AS FOLLOWS: “BEING A PORTION OF THE LANDS AND PROMISES CONVEYED TO MAURICE J. PAQUETTE AND MILDRED V. PAQUETTE BY WARRANTY DEED OF ALLEN P. CLARK, ET.AL, DATED NOVEMBER 18,1971, AND RECORDAD IN BOOK 43 AT PAGE 67 OF THE FARRISBURGH LAND RECORDS. THE PORTION CONVEYED HEREIN IS LOT #9 AS SHOWN ON A SURVEY MAP ENTITLED “PLAT OT SURVEY FOR MAURICE J. PAQUETTE AND MILDRED V. PAQUETTE,” PREPARED BY JOHN A. MARSH, DATED DECEMBER 10, 1991, LAST REVISED MARCH 19, 1992, AND OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 4 AT PAGE 57 OF THE FERRISBURGH LAND RECORDS. “SAID PROPERLY IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: “BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH MARKS THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT #9, SAID POINT LYING ON THE WEST, SIDE OF HAWKINS ROAD, SO-CALLED; “THENCE PROCEEDING N 81° 05’ 00” W, A DISTANCE OF 350 FEET TO A POINT MARKED BY A REBAR PIN; “THENCE PROCEEDING N 81° 03’ 00” W, A DISTANCE OF 1410.00 FEET TO A POINT, SAID PAINT MARKING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PROPERTY HEREIN CONVEYED; “THENCE PROCEEDING N 06° 51’ 20” E, A DISTANCE OF 250.00 FEET TO A POINT, WHICH POINT IS THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE PROPERTY HEREIN CONVEYED; THENCE PROCEEDING S 81° 05’ 00” E, A DISTANCE OF 1410,00 FEET TO A POINT MARKED BY A REBAR PIN; “THENCE PROCEEDING S 81° 05’ 00” E, A DISTANCE OF 350 FEET TO A POINT MARKED BY A REBAR SET, WHICH POINT MARKS THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE LOT CONVEYED HEREIN; “THENCE PROCEEDING 06° 06’ 20” W, A DISTANT OF 250 FEET TO THE POINT R PLACE OF BEGINNING. “ANY PROPERTY LYING WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR HAWKINS ROAD, SO-CALLED, IS HEREIN CONVEYED BY QUIT CLAIM ONLY. “SAID PROPERTY IS HEREBY CONVEYED SUBJECT TO AND WITH THE BENEFIT OF A COMMON RIGHT OF WAY RUNNING OVER A PORTION OE THE SOUTHEASTERLY PORTION OF LOT #9 AND THE NORTHEASTERLY PORTION OF LOT #8. SAID COMMON RIGHT OF WAY WILL SERVE LOT #9 AND LOT #8. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMMON PORTIONS OF SAID COMMON DRIVEWAY SHALL BE SHARED EQUALLY BY THE OWNERS OF LOT #9 AND LOT #8. ALL ANOWPLOWING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE COMMON PORTION OF SAID COMMON DRIVEWAY SERVICING LOT #9 AND LOT #8 #8. “SAID PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO AN OPEN SPACE AGREEMENT DATED JULY 21, 1992, AND RECORDED IN BOOK 76 AT PAGE 3430F THE FERRISBURGH LAND RECORDS. SAID PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FERRISBURGH PLANNING COMMISSION ORDER, DATED MAY 18, 1992.

“SAID PROPERTY IS ALSO SUBJECT TO AND HAS THA BENEFIT OF A 50 FOOT DRAINAGE EASEMENT AS DEPICTED ON SAID SURVEY. Being the same property as transferred by Warranty Deed on 08/21/2006 and recorded 08/29/2006 from JEANNE M. SENESAC to KEITH M. GONYEAU and HOLLY J. GONYEAU , Tenants by the Entirety, recorded in Book 120 and Page 301 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: February 12, 2018 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 2/26, 3/5, 12

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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

STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT ADDISON UNIT CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 239-10-15 ANCV

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, as Indenture Trustee for the CSMC 2015-RPL1 Trust, MortgageBacked Notes, Series 2015-RPL1, Plaintiff v.

Slade W. Miller, Holly M. Jarvis f/k/a Holly M. Haskins a/k/a Holly M. Moyer and Occupants residing at 28 North Forty Lane, Middlebury, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given

by Slade W. Miller and Holly M. Jarvis f/k/a Holly M. Haskins a/k/a Holly M. Moyer to Beneficial Homeowner Service Corporation dated December 10, 2007 and recorded in Volume 232, Page 685, which mortgage was assigned to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, as Indenture Trustee for the CSMC 2015-RPL1 Trust, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2015-RPL1 by an instrument dated July 7, 2015 and recorded on August 26, 2015 in Volume 278, Page 706 of the Land Records of the Town of Middlebury. Pursuant to the power of sale in the subject mortgage, of which Plaintiff is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same, the collateral property will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 A.M. on March 20, 2018, at 28 North Forty Lane, Middlebury, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Slade W. Miller and Holly M. Haskins, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship by Warranty Deed of Bruce A. Forbes and Sally J. Forbes dated October 19, 2000 and recorded October 23, 2000 in Book 179, Page 607 of the Land Records of the Town of Middlebury, Vermont, being more particularly described as follows: Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or cashier’s check by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Middlebury and any liens against the property.

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 or inquire at Grant C. Rees Attorney, PLC, 30 Kimball Avenue, Ste. 307, South Burlington, VT 05403, (802) 660-9000. This sale may be cancelled at any time prior to the scheduled sale date without prior notice.

Dated at South Burlington, Vermont this 9th day of February, 2018.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, as Indenture Trustee for the CSMC 2015-RPL1 Trust, MortgageBacked Notes, Series 2015-RPL1, By: ___________________________ Grant C. Rees, Esq. Grant C. Rees Attorney, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 307 South Burlington, VT 05403 Attorney for Plaintiff 2/26

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TOWN OF SALISBURY PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that at 7:00 PM on March 21, 2018 at the Salisbury Town Offices, the DRB will consider an Appeal of Permit #18-02 issued to Frank Punderson.

The Appeal is regarding a permit for a subdivision of property owned by Frank Punderson located on Upper Plains Road.

The property (Parcel ID # 0705029) is located in the low density residential district.

Application materials are available for review during normal business hours at the Salisbury Town Offices. Interested parties who wish to be heard may attend the hearing to offer testimony or send a representative.

Pursuant to 24 VSA 117 §4464(a)(1)(C) and §4471(a), participation in this hearing is necessary to establish status as an interested person and the right to appeal.

Paul Vaczy Vice Chairman, Salisbury DRB 2/26

Email Us ads@addisonindep ende .com news@addisoninde nt pendent.com MIDDLEBURY CEMETERY ASSOCIATION PUBLIC NOTICE

The annual meeting of the Middlebury Cemetery Association will be held at the offices of Langrock, Sperry and Wool, 111 S. Pleasant St., Middlebury, VT on Tuesday, 2/27 March 14, 2017 at 5p.m.

Public Notices Public Notices can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Pages 36, 37 and 38.

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY, VERMONT WARNING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 5 AND MARCH 6, 2018

The legal voters of the Town of Middlebury, in the County of Addison, the State of Vermont are hereby warned and notified to meet at the Mary Hogan Elementary School Cafeteria/ Gymnasium, 201 Mary Hogan Drive on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. to act on Articles 1 through 6; and on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 7:00 A.M. through 7:00 P.M. at the Town Offices, 77 Main Street in Middlebury, to vote by Australian ballot on Article 7 as provided by the Middlebury Town Charter.

Article 1 To act upon the reports of the Town Officers.

Article 2 Shall the Town vote to adopt the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year 2019 (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019) in the amount of $10,574,426 with a portion thereof in the amount of $7,331,905 to be raised by taxes?

Article 3 Shall the voters authorize the Selectboard, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §1786a(b), to replace Town Vehicles and Equipment in accordance with the schedule hereinafter set forth and to finance the purchase of same by borrowing funds in a total amount not to exceed $122,400 over a term not to exceed five (5) years?

[The Schedule of Vehicles and Equipment is: a). One (1) police cruiser and related equipment; b). One (1) Street Sweeper; c). One (1) Skid Steer and d). One (1) Asphalt Hot Box].

Article 4 Shall the Town vote to collect taxes on real property for fiscal year 2018/2019 in three equal installments due in the Treasurer’s Office on the 15th day of August 2018, the 15th day of November 2018 and the 15th day of March 2019?

Article 5 Shall the Town vote, pursuant to 24 VSA § 2804(a), to authorize the Selectboard to apply $57,484 in surplus funds from the Cross Street Bridge Fund to offset increased spending for Capital Improvements in the FY19 General Fund Budget?

Article 6 To transact other business proper to be done.

[For voting by Australian Ballot on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, polls open from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.] Article 7 To elect officers as required by the Middlebury Town Charter.

Dated at Middlebury, Vermont this 23rd day of January 2018.

Brian Carpenter, Chair Susan Shashok, Vice Chair Nick Artim Laura Asermily Heather Seeley Victor Nuovo Farhad Khan MIDDLEBURY SELECTBOARD 2/1

WARNING FOR ANNUAL MEETING MOUNT ABRAHAM UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

(Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton New Haven, Starksboro) The legal voters of the Mount Abraham Unified School District (“District”) are hereby notified and warned that the District’s annual meeting will commence on February 27, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. at the Mount Abraham Union Middle/High School (Large Cafeteria), located in Bristol, Vermont to discuss and transact the following business. Article 6 requires a vote by Australian ballot which shall occur on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the official polling places of the respective towns comprising the District: Bristol Holley Hall Lincoln The Town Office Monkton Monkton Volunteer Fire Department New Haven New Haven Town Hall Starksboro Robinson Elementary School ARTICLE 1: To elect a moderator who shall assume office immediately and serve a one year term or until the election and qualification of a successor.

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

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

ARTICLE 4: To hear the reports of the District, including the reports of the Board of Directors, the Treasurer, the Auditor, and the Superintendent, and to take action with reference thereto.

ARTICLE 5: To establish the salaries for the elected officers of the District.

ARTICLE 6: Discussion Only. To be voted by Australian ballot on March 6, 2018.

Shall the Mount Abraham Unified School District adopt a budget of $28,343,828 for school year 2018-19? It is estimated that this budget amount, if approved, will result in education spending of $16,387 per equalized pupil. This proposed spending per equalized pupil is 1% higher than spending for the current year.

ARTICLE 7: To determine whether or not the voters will authorize the District Board of Directors to borrow money by the issuance of bonds or notes not in excess of anticipated revenues for the fiscal year per 16 V.S.A. §562(9).

ARTICLE 8: To transact any other lawful business to properly come before the voters.

ARTICLE 9: To adjourn the Annual Meeting.

Upon closing of the polls, the ballot boxes will be sealed, transported to and re-opened at the Superintendent’s Office in the Town of Bristol, where the ballots will be commingled and publicly counted by representatives of the Boards of Civil Authority of the Towns of Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven and Starksboro under the supervision of the Clerk of the Mount Abraham Unified School District.

The legal voters of the Mount Abraham Unified School District are warned and notified that a public information meeting will be held for the purpose of explaining the proposed budget on February 27, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Mt. Abraham Union High School Large Cafeteria.

The legal voters of Mount Abraham Unified District are further notified that voter qualification, registration and absentee voting relative to said annual meeting shall be as provided in Chapters 9 and 11 of Title 16, and Chapters 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated.

Adopted and approved at a meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Mount Abraham Unified School District held January 23, 2018.

MOUNT ABRAHAM UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS Dawn Griswold, Chair MOUNT ABRAHAM UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLERK Karen Wheeler, Clerk Received for record and recorded in the records of the Mount Abraham Unified School District on January 24, 2018.

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★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY

SPECIAL SELECTBOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28, 2018 • 7:00 P.M. ROOM 116 - LARGE CONFERENCE RM. 77 MAIN STREET AGENDA 7:00 1. **Call to Order 2. *Approval of Agenda 3. *Public Hearing on Amendments to Middlebury Zoning & Subdivision Regulations 7:20 4. Approval of Minutes of February 13, 2018 Regular Selectboard Meeting 7:30 5. **Citizen Comments [Opportunity to raise or address issues that are not otherwise included on this agenda] 7:40 6. *Assistant Town Manager Chris English with the Policy Review Committee’s Report on the SixMonth Review of Town Personnel Policy 7:45 7. *2018 Liquor License, Outside Consumption and Entertainment Permit Approvals 7:50 8. *Police Chief Tom Hanley Regarding Conversion from Propane to Natural Gas as the Fuel Supply for the Police Department’s Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) System from 7:55 9. *Recommendation Energy Committee on Sole Source Procurement of Energy Audit Services for the Police Department & Teen Center 8:10 10. *Recommendation from the Tax Stabilization Task Force on Aqua ViTea’s request for Tax Stabilization 8:20 11. *Memorandum of Understanding between Global Resource Options, Inc.(dba “groSolar”) and the Town of Middlebury regarding groSolar’s designing, permitting, and constructing a 4.99 megawatt (“MW’) solar installation and battery storage project in the Town of Middlebury on property located at the corner of Old Middle Road and Halladay Hill Road 8:25 12. *Update on Forest Ridge Drive Tree Removal 9:00 13. *Update on Downtown Bridge Replacement Project and Consideration of VTrans Grant Agreement for Project Community Liaison and Marketing Efforts 8:40 14. *FY18 Year-To-Date Budget Report 15. *Prepare for Town Meeting 8:50 16. * Approval of Check Warrants 17. *Town Manager’s Report a. Legislative Matters 18. **Board Member Concerns 19. *Executive Session – Legal Matters 20. **Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session 9:05 21. *Adjourn

* Decision Item ** Possible Decision If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 388-8100 x-202 as early as possible.

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

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OVUHS honor roll BRANDON — Otter Valley Union High School has announced its honor roll recipients for the third term of the 2017-2018 school year. Those awarded include: GRADE 7 Principal’s List: Abigail Adamsen, Brooke Bertrand, Bryn Ann Blanchard, Ella Brytowski, Keith Carrara, Lauren Costales, Sydney Gallo, Pajua Gamba, Andrew Kenyon, Sophia Kopp, Ryleigh LaPorte, Anna Lee, Rebecca Llamas, Mackenzie McKay, Braedon McKeighan, Olivia Miner, Genevieve Mott, Eliza Norford, Keevon Parks, Emily Peduto, Kaitlyn Shanahan and Allison Surprenant.

Honor Roll: Kelsey Adams, Devin

Anderson, Tucker Babcock, Jordan Beayon, Dylan Brown, Matthew Bryant, Makenna Dick, Hayden Fischer, Jaden Grace, Cebelle Hull, Valerie Johnson, Taylor Lampman, Katelyn Lee, Benjamin Lufkin, Ella Moyer, Cadence Muth, Lillian O’Connor, Gavin Parry, Elena Politano, Thomas Politano, Marquise Reed, Tyler Roorda, Mikayla Shanahan, Alivia Sheldrick and Morgan White.

GRADE 8 Principal’s List: Hayden Bernhardt, Luca Cifone, Olivia Depatie, Sienna Diezel, Jamie Dube-Bordeau, Tamar Foster, Alice Keith, Riley Keith, Anna Kerr, Lucas Klein, Lauren Konarski, Fraser Pierpont, JoAnna

Public Notices Public Notices can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Pages 36, 37 and 38.

CITY OF VERGENNES ADVERTISEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS

The City of Vergennes is requesting bids for construction of the Vergennes Sidewalk Project STP BP15(6) as described in the contract documents and plans for Northern Gateway Sidewalk Extension Vergennes Project. Work on this project generally includes Portland cement concrete sidewalk, signs, pavement markings, and other related items. This is a federal aid project, and federal requirements shall apply.

Sealed bids will be received at the Vergennes City Hall, City Manager’s Office located at 120 Main Street Vergennes, VT 05491 until March 21, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.

Mailing Address: City of Vergennes, Post Office Box 35, Vergennes, VT 05491 There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting at Vergennes City Hall, City Manager’s Office on March 8, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.

Contract Documents and Plans will be available for $90.00 per copy beginning February 26, 2018 from: Blueprints etc., 20 Farrell Street, South Burlington, VT 05403 Phone: 802-865-4503 Fax: 802-865-2265 Website: orders@blueprintsetc.com www.blueprintsetc.com No partial sets shall be issued and electronic documents are not available.

Copies of the Contract Documents and Plans are available for viewing at Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., 55 Green Mountain Drive, South Burlington, VT 054037824 and the Vergennes City Manager’s Office.

All questions shall be directed to: David A. Crawford, Municipal Project Manager, via email at dacs4040@gmail.com by March 14, 2018 at 4 p.m.

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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 2/19

Ray, Tyson Stickney, Umaryn Swift, Evan Thomas, Gunnar Tinsman, Hannah White and Kieran Williams.

Honor Roll: Adrianna Beayon, Carson Bertrand, Collin Blier, Jarrod Brutkoski, Natashia Capen, Madison Colburn, Marissa Connors, Michael Dame, Nathan Desabrais, Brian Donahue, Jade Flanders, Olivia Keith, Zariah Lane, Maggie Loyzelle, Shannon O’Brien, Madison Quenneville and Nichole Racine.

GRADE 9 Scholars’ Roll: Sarah Calvin, Joseph Cijka, Grace Coolidge, Mallory Lufkin, Madilyn Morgan, Mia Politano, Anoushka Pschorr and McKenna White.

Principal’s List: Caleb Chisamore and Raychel Kemp.

Honor Roll: Paige Backus, Aidan Blier, Kassidy Carvey, Josie Cone, Gregory DiPietro, Lane Eddy, Melody Henry, Marie Hudy, Nicholas John, Cole Letourneau, Jessica Malbon, Bonnie Moore, Jadynn Pope, Gadge Puro, Kayla Ramos, Carlie Roorda

ANNUAL MEETING KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FATHER DALEY BUILDING ASSOCIATION On March 6, 2018 at 7:30 pm at the American Legion in Middlebury, Vt. to elect a trustee for 7 years, a clerk for 1 year, and to transact other business proper to come before the meeting.

President Building Association 2/22

ADDISON NORTHEAST SUPERVISORY UNION NOTIFICATION OF ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN AVAILABILITY

The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (40 CFR 763.93 [g] [4] requires that written notice be given that our schools have Management Plans for the safe control and maintenance of asbestos-containing materials found in their buildings.

These Management Plans are available and accessible to the public at the ANESU Superintendent’s Office, 72 Munsill Ave, Suite 601, Bristol, VT 05443 and at administrative offices of its member school districts: Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven, Starksboro and Mt. Abraham Union Middle/High School #28.

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and Parker Todd.

GRADE 10 Scholars’ Roll: Livia Bernhardt, Lauryl Blanchard, Edward Kopp, Carolynn Lafountaine, Jocelyn Noble, Ian Ouellette, Stephanie Palmer, Leah Pinkowski and Elinor Ross.

Principal’s List: Tyler Boynton, Bianca Madrigal and Sophia Walker.

Honor Roll: Caitlin Bixby, Chrisma Brenenstuhl, Haley Curtis, Ashlynn Depatie, Evan Diaz, Emily Doty, Julia Eastman, Alia Edmunds, Phoebe Elliott, Isabella Falco, Madison French, Devin Hughes, Mary Kingsley, Morgan LaPorte, Kristin Markie, Austin Martindale, Alyza McKeighan, Haleigh Pelkey, Kati Pelkey, Spencer Pelkey, Shayla Phillips, Sawyer Pierpont, Aiden Purcell, Paul Schultz, Olivia White and Keisha Young.

GRADE 11 Scholars’ Roll: Joshua Beayon, Michael Bedard, Samuel Buswell, Ella Chaney, Meghan Chaney, Hayden Gallo, Clay Hays, Ethan Sulik-Doty and Aedan Taylor.

Principal’s List: Mickeen Hogan.

Honor Roll: Evelyn Bart, Nathan Claessens, Chandler Corey, Nathan Depatie, Collin Elliott, Nathaniel Hudson, Tricia John, Timothy Kittler, Nicholas LaCoille, Dylan Mackie, Brenna McCullough, Marcus McCullough, Patrick McKeighan, Chauncey Moncrief, Isaiah Nelson, Anna Paynter, Victoria Racine, Reilly Shannon and Zachary Willis.

GRADE 12 Scholars’ Roll: Madison Coombs, Olivia Gaissert, Olympia Kulp, Alexandra Lear, Jessica Mischanko, Gabriela Poalino and Cameron Silloway.

Principal’s List: Ashley Clark and Robert Cook.

Honor Roll: Henry Bart, Austin Billings, Kathryn Coolidge, Brittney Danforth, Kyla Dodge-Goshea, Cody Fox, Sawyer Heath, Alyssa Hutchins, Brandon Jankosky, William Kelly, Brandi Leno, Joshua Letourneau, Benjamin Markowski, Jonathan McKeighan, Justin Tremblay, Michael Whitney, Maxwell Williams, Payson Williams, Christa Wood and Wilson Worn.

UNGRADED STUDENTS Honor Roll: Sarah Dolney and Jamee Eugair.

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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VERMONT STATE POLICE Sgt. Matthew Daley, left, and Trooper Brett Flansburg talk with students at Middlebury Union High School about the heroin and opiate epidemic during a HELP presentation last year.

HELP (Continued from Page 1) Program) and uses volunteer experts to clearly explain, educate and enlighten students about how addiction to heroin, prescription painkillers and other opioids is affecting their community.

Co-created and led by nationally renowned actor Jeremy Holm and Regional Prevention Partnership Coordinator Jesse Brooks, HELP is a voluntary, 10-week offering featuring guest speakers from the medical, recovery and law enforcement communities — as well as some folks who have had direct exposure to the physical and emotional ravages of heroin addiction. Participating students break into teams to produce public service announcements to raise awareness about addiction. The winning PSAs earn cash prizes. And this year, members of the Addison County team that wins the PSA contest will receive Chromebook computers, and their school will be awarded funds for prevention, according to Brooks.

In its pilot year, HELP was introduced as an in-class option at Middlebury, Vergennes and Mount Abraham union high schools, noted Brooks.

“We took some time this past summer to iron out some wrinkles as well as discuss the future of HELP,” Brooks said. “We now have workbooks, T-shirts and video equipment for filming PSAs, thanks to donations and a (state) opioid prevention grant that we applied for and received this January.”

HELP this year has expanded into the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center and has also been picked up

by Randolph High School, under the sponsorship of Gifford Hospital.

There are currently more than 50 students involved in HELP, according to Brooks.

Meanwhile, Gov. Phil Scott’s Opioid Council has connected Brooks with other schools, such

as Champlain Valley Union High School, whose leaders have been looking for drug addiction prevention programming. Brooks added Vermont State Police — through social media and in-person interaction — have proven very helpful and effective in spreading word of HELP throughout the state.

Organizers have been fielding calls from officials in Florida and New York, asking how HELP could be implemented in their respective schools.

“There are still days when I can’t believe it,” she said of the surging popularity of HELP. “We never thought (this level of success) was possible.”

Brooks and Holm are pleased with the interest, but know they won’t be able to personally deliver the program at all of the schools that want it. With that in mind, they’re working on a 40-minute video presentation that will include essential elements of HELP. That video presentation will include input from other volunteers on the HELP team, which includes such folks as Sgt. Matthew Daily and Trooper Brett Flansburg of the state police’s New Haven barracks;

Brian Goodyear, an EMT with Vergennes Area Rescue Squad; and Trish Lafayette, a single mom five years into her recovery from opioid addiction. Brooks also shares a personal, powerful story of her own.

Tim Joy, a Middlebury-based film editor, has been key in helping produce the HELP video. He also edits the winning HELP team’s PSA. “These are all people with busy lives and schedules,” she said of the HELP helpers who give a lot of their time to what is a very important cause.

Organizers are seeing the positive effects HELP is having on student participants.

“We’re seeing students develop an increased comfort level in this very difficult conversation,” Brooks said.

“Kids are becoming empowered by this information.”

More information about HELP — and how to contribute to the effort — can be found at addictionhelpvt. com/education-prevention/unitedway-ac.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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