Monday, March 19, 2018

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 29 No. 47

Whimsy in wood

• Sheldon Museum is staging an exhibit of contemporary wooden sculpture. See Arts Beat on Page 10.

Middlebury, Vermont

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Orwell students hit the slopes Community support helps entire school learn how to ski at Pico

By EMMA COTTON ORWELL/MENDON — On a snowy Friday in early March, Orwell Village School sixth-grader Jacob Clifford sits on a chairlift at Pico Mountain in Mendon. Normally, he’d be in math class at around this time, but on this day he’s mastering a jump in Pico’s terrain park.

Math is Clifford’s favorite subject, but when asked if he’d rather be skiing, he flashes a toothy smile and nods.

For students at the school, Fridays this winter have been good days. At 10 a.m., while most other kids their age around the country are writing papers and balancing equations, all 120 of the Orwell youngsters file out of their classrooms and grab seats on three big yellow school buses. The buses take off, charging through the snow-covered (See Orwell, Page 2)

Comfort Hill lots get city approval • The developer will wait to see if zoning will allow more homes on part of subdivision in the future. See Page 3.

Sugar on snow in Starksboro

• The public is invited to the Starksboro Village Meeting House for a sugar on snow party this Saturday. Page 28.

Eagle girls face Slaters for title

• No. 2 Mount Abe met No. 1 Fair Haven for the D-II crown at the Barre Aud on Friday.

See Sports, Page 16.

They’re gonna live forever!

THE CAST OF Mount Abraham Union High School’s spring musical, “Fame,” led by Eden Ginsburg, front center, rehearses a scene on the school stage last Thursday afternoon. The show opens this Thursday and runs through Saturday. For more photos see Page 13.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Foster parents sought for pets

• Volunteers are needed to take care of dogs, cats and kittens that are very young or need special attention. See Page 14.

New director takes charge of Middlebury teen center

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Zoe Kaslow made some wonderful contacts at Middlebury College during her four years there as a student and as a leader of the institution’s activities board.

Kaslow, 26, now wants to put those contacts to good use to boost programming for local youth at Addison Central Teens (ACT), an

organization she has been leading since Feb. 1.

ACT operates a teen center at 77 Mary Hogan Drive in which Middlebury-area teens can hang out and sample safe, supervised afterschool programs. The organization runs a summer camp, special events, and has forged some strong (See Director, Page 19)

Clerk phones Bristol town meeting from maternity bed

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS BRISTOL — Jen Stetson Myers’s baby was due on Saturday, March 3, but as she left work the day before Myers was focused on the Bristol town meeting scheduled for Monday, March 5. She is, after all, the Bristol town clerk and treasurer.

“I didn’t think I would have the baby over the weekend, and I was planning to attend town meeting,” Myers said in an interview last week. “I was already in the mindset.”

Her baby, apparently, had a different mind-set.

(See Myers, Page 28)

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AT PICO MOUNTAIN in Mendon, Orwell students in an intermediate ski group called the “Red Crosses” wait for their instructor so that they can begin a 90-minute lesson. The students’ bibs are color-coordinated so the chaperones and instructors can identify them easily.

Independent photo/Emma Cotton

Orwell (Continued from Page 1) hills, and arrive at Pico an hour later.

The rest of the day is devoted to skiing.

To Vermonters, a school-run ski program might not seem special.

Schools all over the state dedicate a weekday to on-mountain learning, or provide free season passes to students who make the honor roll.

But in Orwell, the three-yearold ski program required a massive fundraising effort. Of all the schools in the state, Orwell probably travels the farthest to reach the mountain.

For the parents and teachers, watching the kids carve turns every Friday feels like a small miracle.

“It’s community-driven,” said Orwell Village School Principal

Patrick Walters. “It was created by the community, because they wanted to give kids a chance who would have never otherwise gotten to go to the mountain. To think about a child who would grow up near the mountain and never get a chance to go — that was kind of the impetus for pushing this program forward.”

When they reach the mountain, the kids take over an entire floor of the lodge. They scarf down sandwiches and bottled water before breaking up into small groups according to their skiing or riding ability. The groups are all color-coordinated using distinctive, patterned pennies.

With her newborn in a carrier on her back, parent Stefanie Wilbur, who spearheaded the program,

stands outside the lodge and directs kids to their lessons. She seems to know every child, parent and teacher by name.

“Stefanie is incredibly organized with getting the kids into groups according to age and ability,” said Brenda Welch, head of the Junior Explorer program at Pico. “Nothing gets by Stefanie. She’s so on top of everything — there’s just nothing that has not been taken care of.”

By 12:30, gaggles of teens and pre-teens linger at the base of the mountain, skis and boards at the ready, waiting for their instructors to appear so they can begin a 90-minute lesson. Soon, they’re off, and the chaperones and teachers, wearing giant smiles, wait at the bottom of

STUDENTS AT ORWELL Village School eagerly wait to depart for Pico Mountain to begin their day of skiing.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

the hill to cheer the kids after each run.

“Orwell is an agricultural town,” Wilbur said during a quick break in Pico’s lodge that Friday. “It’s beautiful, it’s vast, it’s far from everything. It’s 30 minutes to the grocery store, and we love that. But we are not a skiing community, and

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to open these kids up to it is just awesome.”

That’s why, in November of 2015, Wilbur pitched the idea to the school board. She had already called around to different ski resorts to see which program was most feasible. She found Pico, whose program includes a 90-minute lesson, a lift ticket and rentals for $10 per child per day — $60 per child for the program’s six weeks.

“It’s like a gift,” Wilbur said.

“Pico does make every effort to make the program affordable,” said Pico’s Welch.

Seven schools in central Vermont are enrolled in Pico’s Junior Explorer Program this year, and six more are interested in joining in next season, Welch explained. “Because of the affordability, a lot of the schools use it as an extension of their physical education,” she said.

In total, with busing, Wilbur figured the program would cost $11,000 per year. The board said she could do it, as long as she could raise the money.

That was in November of 2015.

By Christmas, the money was raised. By February, at no cost to families, the kids were on the mountain.

“I called everybody I knew,” Wilbur said with a laugh.

“Everybody I have ever known.

Every cousin, every uncle, every co-worker, any business, I just coldcalled. The First National Bank of Orwell made a very large, generous donation. Stonewood Farms made a (See Donations, Page 3)

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

City OKs Comfort Hill lots; many more eyed in future Donations

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — New Haven developer Scott Hardy is adding housing opportunities to Vergennes, but not as quickly as he originally planned.

On Feb. 20 the Vergennes Development Review Board (DRB) approved his four-lot subdivision on Comfort Hill, just past its intersection with High Street, and Hardy is marketing two of those lots, 0.76- and 0.55-acre parcels.

At the same time, Hardy said he has two other properties under contract on 1.86 acres he owns at 184-186 Green Street. He had hoped to create a seven-home Planned Unit Development (PUD) on that parcel, but the DRB turned down his application in July, citing inadequate parking and landscaping provisions, among other issues.

Instead, Hardy said, about 1 acre of that parcel will be the site of a single-family home, and a carriage house on the remaining land will become a three-family apartment building under its new ownership.

“The new owners will be applying for a third unit,” Hardy said. “I’m excited we have someone who has the knowledge and interest and resources and take that building and save it.”

Both sales are expected to close by the end of April, he said.

As far as the remaining two of the four approved parcels on Comfort Hill, Hardy plans to keep one for himself. That one consists of about 0.57 acres and is the middle of the three smaller ones running north along Comfort Hill from the largest of the four, a 5.6-acre tract right at the road’s intersection with High Street.

An extension of city water and sewer lines will serve all four lots, and Hardy’s permit will require him to run a sidewalk through the 5.6acre parcel and then along the road frontage of the three smaller lots in the future. Those three lots will be accessed by a shared drive running from Comfort Hill along their northern edge.

ZONING CHANGE? The question that remains is when and how Hardy will develop that 5.6-acre parcel, which is zoned High Density Residential. Current zoning would allow up to 15 housing units there with a PUD, and last October Hardy was talking to the DRB about a 14-unit development using energyefficient VerMod modular homes.

He had planned to base his Green Street PUD on the same theme, and pointed out that the Comfort Hill development was actually closer to downtown — four-tenths of a mile — than his Green Street property.

Since October, however, Hardy has been intrigued by the Vergennes Planning Commission’s discussion of possibly amending zoning to seek state designation for “Neighborhood Development Areas” in some locations in the city within a halfmile of its state-approved Designated

CORRECTION: We incorrectly reported Rosa Tropp’s grade in Thursday’s article about Mt. Abe

LIZ HERMAN ARCHITECTURE and Design of Bristol produced this concept graphic that shows what three homes with detached garages could look like on a Comfort Hill development in Vergennes proposed by Scott Hardy.

Downtown. That designation could allow denser development on his land.

Hardy, who bought the Comfort Hill land from the state of Vermont for $195,000 in September, is willing to wait a couple years and see what happens.

“It might be 2020. It’s just a matter of what are my carrying costs, what are my opportunities, what does Vergennes need and when,” Hardy said. “The whole nature of residential development, my analogy is it’s like watching a football game with 30 days between each play.”

If Vergennes were to pursue the Neighborhood Development Area concept, Hardy said, the biggest key would be a reduction of the minimum lot size in its downtown and high-density neighborhoods from 15,000 square feet (0.344 acre) to 10,000 square feet (0.23 acre). If that change is made, the new legal minimum on Hardy’s 5.6 acres could be 24 residential units before PUD density bonuses are applied.

“Vergennes cannot apply for that currently because their minimum lot size is 15,000 square feet in both high density and medium density residential,” Hardy said. “Vergennes is working on figuring out a solution to get to potentially 10,000 square feet minimum lot size. There’s a lot of lots in Vergennes which are 7,000 square feet, so it makes a lot of logical sense.”

Planning Commission Chairman Shannon Haggett confirmed planners looked at Neighborhood Development Areas, or NDAs, while recently updating the city plan and zoning laws.

Essentially, he said, planners believe NDAs “appears to be a worthwhile program,” and the commission could in the future recommend to the city council that Vergennes should amend zoning and apply for it.

But planners believed, Haggett Student Activists. Tropp is a junior.

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said, that NDAs, coupled with existing density bonuses for PUDs that used energy efficiency measures and included senior housing, could result in dramatic changes in some neighborhoods: They did not want to include NDAs in the current process without a more public airing of the concept.

“We had a choice, we could propose changes to our density requirements without changing the bonus structure, we could change the density requirements and eliminate or change the density bonus structure, or we could not change anything at this time,” Haggett said. “We felt it better to get more information and public feedback.”

Haggett added in a follow-up email that Middlebury is exploring the NDA concept, and he believed that Vergennes should as well.

“I think the benefits of the program can be great for a developer and by extension the community at large,” he said. “Again, I just want to make sure we don’t make big changes to the regulations without hearing from the community. Through the next round of plan and regulation updates — which would meet Scott’s timeframe of 2020 — I’m pretty confident we can build some consensus in support of successfully applying for the designation.”

Hardy said he will keep an open mind on his 5.6 acres.

“I could do condos. I could do homes. There are so many things in flux I’m not sure what’s the best direction to go,” he said.

Selling the Green Street and Comfort Hill lots, which are listed with Burlington’s Flat Fee Real Estate, where Hardy hangs his license, should give him some breathing room to wait and choose the best option.

“With the sale of those lots hopefully it will help relieve some of the economic burden of the Part One (of Comfort Hill) total and allow me to have some more time in doing what’s best for the town,” Hardy said.

On the Comfort Hill lots he is looking to do design-build packages in partnership with VerMod, New Haven’s Silver Maple Construction and Bristol architect Liz Hermann.

“We’re still very much a believer in VerMod products,” Hardy said. “For certain buyers who want a higher finish level we can buy an almost finished VerMod and finish it out with Silver Maple’s fit and finish. So you’re getting an affordable VerMod solution that’s getting trimmed out with a custom finish.”

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

(Continued from Page 2) large donation. But other than those two, it was anywhere from $5 to $60.”

Wilbur, who runs a dairy farm, (the mother of three is also a full-time home hospice nurse), also called all of her farm’s service providers — from the fencing company to the farm supply company — and all of them “All you have to say donated.

“All you is, ‘I want have to say is, to get kids ‘I want to get skiing,’ and kids skiing,’ they’re like and they’re like ‘ a b s o l u t e l y, ‘absolutely, how can I how can help?’” she I help?’ said. “It’s pretty It’s pretty awesome.” awesome.”

T h e — parent p r o g r a m ’ s Stefanie Wilbur first year was a success.

Almost every student in the school, kindergarteners through eighthgraders, skied, and those who didn’t traveled to the mountain anyway and did homework with chaperones in the lodge. The teachers came in shifts on alternating Fridays, while the rest used the days for in-service training.

For the 2017 spending year, the Orwell School Board decided to help fund the program. They covered $4,000 — the cost of transportation. For the remaining $7,000, the newfound Booster Club got creative. They started a now-annual golf tournament, and they auctioned off Adirondack chairs that the kids painted. Those fundraisers now bring in plenty of money, which the club uses to supply neck warmers and snacks to kids at the mountain.

For the 2017-2018 school year, the town voted to include the entirety of the program’s cost in the school budget. And on Town Meeting Day two weeks ago, residents voted yet again to fund the program for 2018-2019.

“Nobody bats an eye,” Wilbur said. “The town loves the program; the kids love the program. There’s just so much support.”

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A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Editorial Gun control: Facts vs fiction As the debate over gun control laws in Vermont heat up, let’s separate some facts from fiction.

• First, much of the debate about the Second Amendment is because of its relatively vague wording. The Second Amendment reads: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

Case law has established that individuals have a right to own and bear arms, but regulations and restrictions can be part of that equation left up to the states.

Courts have also found it legally constitutional to ban assault weapons and other military-style weapons.

So, when a gun-rights activist claims that it is a “God-given right or a Constitutional right to own any type of weapon known to man, in particular assault weapons, that is not correct.

What is true is that individuals have a constitutional right to own a gun, but states can put restrictions on that gun ownership, and require responsible behavior as well as thorough registration if that state so desires.

To that end, Vermont is known as a state with very few restrictions on gun ownership, compared to states such as Connecticut or New York, Massachusetts or New Jersey.

• Second, tighter gun control laws have been effective in reducing the amount of gun violence in states that have implemented them. In a 2015 study, the five states with the least number of guns deaths per 100,000 people were: Hawaii (2.5), Massachusetts (2.9), New York (4.1), Connecticut (4.3), Rhode Island (5.2) and New Jersey (5.7).

Those states also implemented the following gun control laws: a permit or license was required to purchase a gun; background checks were required on handguns extended to private sales; did not have some form of “stand your ground” law; considered it “difficult” to obtain a “concealed carry permit”; considered it difficult to obtain an “open carry permit”; and three of the states had a waiting period (from 7 to 14 days) to purchase a handgun. Hawaii, which has the lowest deaths per 100,000 people, had the toughest of those laws and the longest waiting periods.

The six states with the highest rates of gun deaths per 100,000 people were Wyoming (16.7), Arkansas (16.7), Alabama (17.5), Mississippi (17.7), Louisiana (19.1) and Alaska (19.8). In each state a permit or license was not required to purchase a handgun; background checks were not required for personal sales; nor were handgun owners required to register or report their weapons. In all but one state (Wyoming), those states had some form of “stand your ground” legislation; in all six states they was no waiting period for obtaining handguns, no permits were needed to obtain an open carry permit, and it was either very easy or no permit was required for a concealed carry status.

The logical conclusion is that gun control laws make a difference.

• Third, regulation does not restrict the ability to own a gun, therefore it does not violate any individuals right to bear arms. Regulation can require gun owners to register a gun, undergo a background check and wait a certain length of time (usually 3 to 7 days), but with a little patience and planning ahead, a gun owner can easily obtain a legal firearm.

• Fourth, courts have found it constitutional for states to ban assault weapons.

Seven states and the District of Columbia have such laws. Those states are: Connecticut, New York, California, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts and New Jersey, which ban them completely, while two states, Minnesota and Virginia, strictly regulate the sale of assault weapons.

Those are just the facts, and statistic after statistic, study after study, bear out the basic premise that states that enact laws that create tighter regulations around gun ownership have fewer gun-related deaths than states with looser regulations.

It’s sad, then, to listen as some of Vermont’s most ardent gun-owners rail against the thousands of Vermont students who have risen up — out of fear for their own safety in schools across the state — to encourage Vermont legislators to pass reasonable gun control laws that will make our state safer and could help prevent the likelihood of a mass shooting at a school or other crowd-centered venues.

We would hope that a majority of responsible gun-owners in the state will join Gov. Phil Scott’s initiative in “doing whatever we can” to create a safer environment in the classroom, by speaking out in favor of such legislation. That takes courage and generosity of heart to support the needs of others above your own, but then we think most gun-owners in Vermont are of that caliber. Gov. Scott apparently thinks so, too.

— Angelo Lynn

Caught in the act

BRIDGE SCHOOL STUDENT Arthur Esser Calvi gets caught by fellow students, including India Danyow, during a gymnastics performance at the school recently.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Letters to the Editor ‘Focused, inclusive’ planning needed for Mt. Abe bond As we begin the process of preparing for Bond 4, it will be good to take in all of the learnings from the most recent Town Meeting Day vote.

A group of us joined the Bond 3 process in mid-November 2017 with the goal of getting to a “Resounding Yes!” By “Resounding Yes!” we meant a 60 percent voter turnout with 60 percent of them voting “Yes.” We had naively hoped to significantly change the Bond 3 request by doing a whole lot more with less and by first addressing the

most pressing needs. We were not able to accomplish that for a variety of reasons. The end result on Bond 3 was a 37 percent voter turnout with only 40 percent of them voting “Yes.” Some might suggest this was a defeat. And they are correct. In some ways it represents a crisis of confidence. We all knew that work needed to be accomplished but the process could not deliver what the community in general and the taxpayers in particular were willing to support.

The great news is that we now

have another opportunity to get to a “Resounding Yes!” by riding the transformational power of the recent defeat. My guess is that the 5-Town community is willing to do this under the right circumstances and conditions.

Hopefully the administration will now take the lead in embracing a bold and new public empowerment process that gets more voters excited and engaged. This will require change and a commitment to a win-win-win Bond 4 proposal. This will require leadership dedicated to (See Letter, Page 5)

Open government is good government!

March 11-17 was Sunshine Week, interest to enable any person to a national celebration of access review and criticize their decisions to public information and what it even though such examination may means for you and your cause inconvenience community. or embarrassment.”

All across Vermont Open government new board members makes for better and other town and city government.

Here officials are being sworn at the Secretary of in and taking their seats State’s Office, we try for the first time. I am to operate in a way thankful for the many that assumes 625,000 Vermonters willing to Vermonters are lookserve their communities ing over our shoulders and sacrifice their time as we go about our for the greater good. daily work. It keeps This is what makes us motivated and Vermont great. accountable and we In my 18 years on advise others in state This week’s the South Burlington and local government City Council, six years Community Forum to look at their service on the Vermont League is by Vermont in the same way. of Cities and Towns’ Secretary of State As trustees and Board, eight years in Jim Condos. servants of the people, the Vermont Senate, it’s what we signed and now more than seven years as up for. We have a duty to let the Vermont’s Secretary of State, I know sun shine in — to let the people we the personal satisfaction that comes serve see what we are up to. That’s from serving others and making a why I made accountability through difference. On the other hand, it’s transparency a priority when I first not always about smiles and pats on ran for Secretary of State; and why I the back. am still talking about it today — it’s In their service, these newly elect- that important. We must constantly ed officials will subject themselves push back against the “deny first” to conflict, criticism and sometimes even embarrassment. That comes with the job and comes straight from the Vermont Constitution (Chapter 1, Article 6): “That all power being originally inherent in and consequently derived from the people, therefore, all officers of government, whether legislative or executive, are their trustees and servants; and at all times, in a legal way, accountable to them.”

It is also enshrined in our open government statutes: “It is the policy of this subchapter to provide for free and open examination of records … Officers of government are trustees and servants of the people and it is in the public

Community

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Letter (Continued from Page 4) whole system solutions. What does that mean? There are three broad interests that must be supported — publicly held, privately held, and commonly held ones.

Public interests include local government and public schools.

Private interests include local businesses and households. Community interests include nature (i.e. air, water, wildlife and climate) and as well as the health and well-being of the human members of the 5-Town community.

It is no small task. But it is the one and only way to a “Resounding Yes!” We have learned that whacking down Bond 3 will not do it. A focused, facilitated and inclusive planning process that is win-win-win is what is needed now.

Nothing less.

Let’s do this together.

David Brynn Bristol

mentality and defensive posture of some state agencies and local governments. Such an approach undermines trust and dodges accountability.

Sure, it’s a burden on government to hold open meetings and produce public records upon request, but it’s an appropriately placed burden. The people have the right to know.

I have a great deal of respect for these public servants, and know for a fact that most of them are as hardworking and honest as can be. I am confident they will do their best to learn and understand Vermont’s open government requirements and I hope they take advantage of some of the materials we make available on our website.

To celebrate Sunshine Week, I encourage all Vermonters to get involved, demand accountability, and participate in your government. Take advantage of our open government laws and let the sun shine in.

The Secretary of State’s office has created guides to help citizens and public servants navigate the Open Meeting Law and Public Records Act. They can be found at sec.state. vt.us under the “Municipal” tab.

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

ARSU PRESCHOOL SCREENING WHAT IS IT? The ARSU Universal PreK program will be conducting developmental screenings for children 0-5 years old living in AddisonRutland Supervisory Union. The preschool screening involves activities that are both fun for young children and help us learn about a child’s motor, cognitive and language skills.

Vision and hearing will also be screened.

WHO NEEDS SCREENING? Any child aged 0-5 years old that resides in Benson, Castleton, Fair Haven, Hubbardton, Orwell or West Haven who has not previously been screened.

WHERE CAN MY CHILD BE SCREENED? ARSU is offering screenings at 3 different locations, on several different dates. Choose the best date or site that works with your schedule and give that site a call at the phone number listed for an appointment.

SCREENING SITES: BENSON VILLAGE SCHOOL: 537-2491 MARCH 26 (morning) MARCH 27 (afternoon) CASTLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 468-5624 APRIL 2 (birth to age 2) APRIL 3 ( ages 3-5 ) APRIL 4 ( ages 3-5 ) FAIR HAVEN GRADE SCHOOL: 265-3883 APRIL 9 (birth to age 2) APRIL 10 (ages 3-5) APRIL 11 (ages 3-5)

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Obituaries

ADDISON COUNTY

Rolf Trinkner, 80, formerly of Middlebury NORTH FERRISBURGH — Rolf Karl Trinkner, 80, of Long Point, peacefully passed away at Helen Porter Nursing Home in Middlebury on Sunday, March 11, 2018.

Rolf was born on March 5, 1938, in Besigheim, Germany to Christian and Friederike (Beyl) Trinkner.

He received his early education in Germany.

Rolf came to the United States in 1958 and apprenticed as a painter.

He joined the United States Army in 1961 and was honorably discharged in 1963. He also served in the New Jersey National Guard from 1965 to 1967. He began his career as a plastic mold maker in New Jersey and moved with the company (CPC of Vermont) to Middlebury. He remained there until his retirement.

Rolf met the love of his life, his life partner, Morag Burke, who at 18 years of age came to the U.S. from Scotland. They were together until her death on February 13, 2008.

He loved spending time with his extended family and many friends.

He always had time in his day to visit neighbors and keep them updated on current events. He was fascinated

ROLF K. TRINKNER with aeronautics and was proud to earn his pilot’s license and to be able to fly. He was an avid walker, rain or shine, and was always accompanied by his faithful canine buddies, Broli and Falco.

Rolf was also an accomplished French horn player and was a member

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of several local concert bands as well as a member of the U.S. Military Bands in Fort Hood, Texas, and the New Jersey National Guard.

Rolf was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Helmut; and special cousins, Margaret and Susan.

Surviving him is a sister Else Alber and her husband Klaus Alber and family; his nieces and nephews, Annette Trinkner, Ralf Trinkner, Jorg Alber and Petra Diesner, and sister-in-law Anne Trinkner, all from Germany; and cousin David Machette of New Jersey. He is also survived by many friends, especially Rod and Joan Case of New Haven, Vt., who were with him at his passing.

There will be a memorial gathering on Saturday, March 24, from 3-5 p.m. at the Brown McClay Funeral Home, 48 South Maple Street, Vergennes, VT 05491. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad, PO Box 11, Vergennes, VT 05491, or your favorite charity. To send online condolences to his family visit brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com.

Rest in peace, Rolf. You are greatly missed.◊

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produced by high school students will offer a relatable perspective for other young drivers.

The contest is divided into two phases: • Phase One: March 9 to April 13. Research and production of the video. Up to eight finalists will be selected from these entries.

• Phase Two: April 20 to April 30. Finalists will be asked to promote their video on social media outlets and submit their metrics.

Winners will be judged on both the quality of the video and the number of people reached organically using social media.

The winning videos will be announced in late spring and distributed on social media sites by the VHSA and safety partners.

Details of an award ceremony will be announced at a later date.

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the conflict Allen has a personal interest and knowledge of the topic.

He also has artifacts from the era, including letters. He’s anxious to share with what he’s learned and hear what other Addison folks can add about their Civil War past history. Participants are encouraged to bring their own Civil War artifacts to share.

Author on U.S. Nordic team to speak in Midd.

MIDDLEBURY — In what could be considered perfect timing, author Peggy Shinn will read from, discuss and sign “World Class: The Making of the U.S. Women’s Cross-Country Ski Team,” her new book chronicling the dramatic rise of the now Olympic Gold Medal-winning team.

Shinn will be at The Vermont Book Shop in Middlebury on Wednesday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m. If they’re not too exhausted by all the attention and accolades, some of the team members might make it as well.

In a sport where U.S. women have toiled for decades, mostly in the middle or the back of the pack, the development of a world-class team attests to the heady combination of a transformational leader, a coach who connects with his athletes, the super-fast individual skiers who are also conscientious teammates, and a bit of good luck.

Peggy Shinn’s timely new book tells the story of Kikkan Randall,

Liz Stephen, Holly Brooks, Jessie Diggins, Ida Sargent, Sadie Bjornsen, Sophie Caldwell, Rosie Brennan, and coach Matt Whitcomb — and how they created the perfect team.

Shinn’s first book, “Deluge,” chronicled Tropical Storm Irene, flash floods in Vermont, and how the state saved itself. She is a senior contributor for TeamUSA.org — the U.S. Olympic Committee’s website — and has just returned from covering the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Her writing has also been published in “Ski Racing,” “Skiing,” “SKI, SNOW,” “Ski Press,” MSNBC.com, and “Vermont Life,” as well as the Boston Globe, Rutland Herald, and Burlington Free Press. For her work in ski writing, she is a four-time winner of the Harold Hirsch Award for best feature writing, presented annually by the North American Snowsports Journalists Association.

Addison County obituaries may also be seen on our website.

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Proposal for 25-acre Brandon solar array criticized

Visibility and use of farm land draw fire

By LEE J. KAHRS for a parcel of land near the downBRANDON — A proposed 25- town used by walkers, runners and acre solar project just a mile outside cyclists, surrounded by residential downtown Brandon has raised con- development and in clear view of cerns of residents and town officials the two different roads and abutting alike. property owners.

The project is There were also planned for two, “Vermont has nine local residents in 12.5-acre parcels at become a kind of attendance, including the intersection of tourist state, and abutting landowners Country Club Road concerned about the I’ve never had a and Park Street proposal.

Among Extension. The land tourist come up them was Bob Clark, in question, owned to me and say whose house sits

by Bob Brooks, is how much they above the land in agricultural and has like those solar question and who will been used to grow panels.” have a bird’s eye view corn for decades.

— Selectman of the 25-acre solar Conti Solar, an Doug Bailey array.

Edison, N.J.-based “We would be solar company, is impacted visually proposing the 2.2-megawatt project, and from our window, we can see which will produce enough electric- walkers, bikers, joggers and tourists ity to power 500 homes. coming up and down the road,” he Conti Solar Vice President Eric told the board. “I think this would Millard appeared with his team be- impact their experience as well. It fore the Brandon selectboard March seems like just too much for this 12 to outline the project. semi-residential, agricultural area “The reason why we’re here is and I hope it doesn’t get approved, that it’s important to us to solicit to be honest with you.” opinions and advice from the pubSelectboard Vice-Chair Doug lic,” Millard said. “We’re not trying Bailey agreed. to be controversial or adversarial.”

“Vermont has become a kind of But the project was not received tourist state,” he said, “and I’ve nevwell. Unlike a number of other er had a tourist come up to me and solar arrays approved in and around say how much they like those solar Brandon, the Conti Solar project, panels. I have to think there are betdubbed “Babcock Solar,” is planned ter places for these things other than

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this close to people’s homes and the project is what everyone else has center of town. We’ve been present- said,” Fuller said. “I love the screened with numerous solar sites but not ing, but in our town plan it talks at a location as viewable as this one. about not using agricultural fields or As much as I support a landowner greenways and not locating these arbeing able to do what they want with rays in developed areas where there their land, I don’t want Brandon to are homes and pedestrians, and this turn into one of those has a few of these towns to the north.” those problems. I Bailey was allud- “You’re talking wish you could find ing to very large, about $6,400 a a spot that was more viewable solar arrays year to ruin our hidden.” located along Route 7 pretty little town.

Indeed, the town in New Haven, Ferris- To me, it’s really plan is in the process burgh and other towns of being revised to not worth it.” north of Brandon. include that language — Ettie Spezzano regarding The Conti project solar includes an impresprojects in Brandon. sive landscaping plan designed to Selectboard Chair Seth Hopkins screen the array from view, although asked Brandon Planning Commisit would take three to five years for sion Chair Stephanie Jerome, who the screening to mature enough to was present at the meeting, for the do its job. Conti hired landscape ar- planning commission’s guidance on chitect and Brandon resident Natalie the matter.

Steen to design the screening plan.

“The planning commission’s feelSelectmen Tracy Wyman and ing was that with this project taking Devon Fuller both said they liked up agricultural land and being viewthe screening plan, but it’s the loca- able from the road and area homes, tion that has them concerned. we’re concerned,” Jerome said.

“The problem I have with this The project would not require a

local Development Review Board permit, but does require a Certificate of Public Good from the state Public Utility Commission, which regulates all energy-generating projects in Vermont.

The economic benefits to the town of the Conti Solar project would include roughly $6,400 a year in municipal taxes, and $8,800 a year in school taxes. That did not seem worth it to many of the people present at Monday’s meeting.

“You’re talking about $6,400 a year to ruin our pretty little town,” Ettie Spezzano said. “To me, it’s really not worth it.”

The board agreed that, once Conti files its 45-day notice of its intent to seek a Certificate of Public Good, the town should apply for party status in the proceedings.

As the comments wrapped up, Spezzano summed up her feelings about the project.

“You’re going to go back to New Jersey and you won’t have to look at those solar panels,” she said. “I moved from New Jersey to Vermont get away from this.”

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Where’s the pickle?

STARKSBORO VILLAGE WILL host a day of fun and a sugar on snow party on Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in Starksboro Village, Route 116, to raise funds for the Starksboro Meeting House restoration. The pickles — along with sugar on snow (made from local maple syrup) and doughnuts — will be served from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Starksboro Public Library.

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MONDAY

United Way conference on poverty in Middlebury. Monday, March 19, 9 a.m.‑3 p.m., Middlebury Inn. Two‑day event focuses on how poverty and economic inequality play into efforts to prevent poverty and improve health. Continues Tuesday. Free, please RSVP to jesse@unitedwayaddisoncounty.org.

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TUESDAY

United Way conference on poverty in Middlebury. Tuesday, March 20, 9 a.m.‑3 p.m., Middlebury Inn. Second day of a two‑day event that focuses on how poverty and economic inequality play into efforts to prevent poverty and improve health. Free, please RSVP to jesse@unitedwayaddisoncounty.org.

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes.

Tuesday, March 20, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Lane. A special program about suicide follows by a meal served at noon. Menu includes chicken parmesan over linguini, brussels sprouts, Italian bread and fruit cocktail. Bring your own place setting. Free transportation may be provided. Call ACTR at 802‑388‑1946. Advanced reservations required. $5 suggested donation. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Call Michelle to reserve 802‑377‑1419.

Blood Pressure and Foot Care Clinic in Brandon.

Tuesday, March 20, 11 a.m., Conant Square. Foot clinic $10. No appointment necessary. More info call 802‑770‑1536.

Sue Halpern in East Middlebury. Tuesday, March 20, noon‑1 p.m., Sarah Partridge Library, 431 E. Main St. Ripton author Halpern will be on hand to discuss her book “A Dog Walks into a Nursing Home.” Join the discussion and learn about her new novel, “Summer Hours at the Robbers Library,” as well.

“Planting a True Cottage Garden” talk in Middlebury. Tuesday, March 20, 1 p.m., Congregational Church of Middlebury, Unity Hall Conference Room. Expert Charlie Nardozzi will show how to adapt classic English techniques to native Vermont plants. Sponsored by the Middlebury Garden Club. Free and open to the pubic.

Everlasting ephemera from the Henry Sheldon Museum in Middlebury. Tuesday, March 20, 3 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. A unique glimpse into 19th‑century local busi‑ ness advertising, medical practices, sports and entertainment. Refreshments and social hour to follow. Free, open to the public and accessible to those with disabilities. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802‑388‑1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek. com.

Climate change discussion at Middlebury College. Tuesday, March 20, 4:30 p.m. Davis Family Library Room 105. Katharine Hayhoe will give a virtual presentation titled “Climate Change:

Communicating Across Divides,” with remarks by author Bill McKibben. Hayhoe, climate scien‑ tist and evangelical Christian, and McKibben will discuss how today’s most important conversation isn’t about why climate change matters; it’s about learning to communicate with people who have different perspectives.

Rabies clinic in Monkton. Tuesday, March 20, 6‑7 p.m. Monkton Fire Station. Vaccinations for your dog for $15. Option to register dogs with the town: spayed/neutered $10, unaltered $13.

“Bear Man” on screen in Starksboro. Tuesday March 20, 7‑8:30 p.m., Common Ground Center.

Join VT Coverts and Common Ground Center for “ Bear Man,” a National Geographic film that focuses on the lives of Black Bears with naturalist Ben Kilham, whose black bear behavioral research and rehabilitation methods spark controversy.

Popcorn provided. More info contact Lisa Sausville at info@vtcoverts.org or 802‑877‑2777.

Save the pollinators presentation in Middlebury.

Tuesday, March 20, 7:30‑9 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. In “Birds, Bees & Butterflies in the Land of Milk and Honey — The challenges & what we can do?” author and beekeeper Ross Conrad will share the “how to” of numerous tech‑ niques to assist struggling pollinators and improve their chances of survival.

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WEDNESDAY

Memory Café in Middlebury.

Wednesday, March 21, 10 a.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. A monthly gathering for people with memory loss and their caregivers, friends or family. Come and enjoy music and social conversation with good company while you connect with people who understand the challenges you face, in a safe, supportive and engaging environment.

Refreshments provided. Free, open to the public and accessible to those with disabilities. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802‑388‑1220, or pryan@residen‑ ceottercreek.com.

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Middlebury.

Wednesday, March 21, 11 a.m., Middlebury Rec Center, Creek Rd. Entertainment followed by a noon meal of shrimp and vegetable chow mein, brown rice, oriental vegetables, dinner roll, and birthday cake. Bring your own place setting.

Advanced reservations required. $5 suggested donation. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Call Michelle to reserve 802‑377‑1419.

“Whose Streets?” on screen in Middlebury.

Wednesday, March 21, 4 p.m., Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. Middlebury Showing up for Racial Justice presents this film of an on‑the‑ground look at Ferguson Missouri following the police killing of Michael Brown. Suggested donation $10, all proceeds go to support Black Lives Matter VT and Middlebury SURJ. Chunhogarang performs in Middlebury.

Wednesday, March 21, 4:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. This six‑man ensemble from Korea will feature beautiful traditional Korean Gayageum chamber music pieces with Yanggeum (lute), Jangu (drum), Danso (short flute) and other wind instruments, Saenhwang and Taepyongso.

Tobacco cessation program in Middlebury.

Wednesday, March 21, 5 p.m., Porter Medical Center, 115 Porter Dr. Seize the opportunity and join this free program to help you quit. Registration required. Contact Michele Butler at 802‑388‑8860 or mbutler@portermedical.org.

Crockpot dinner in New Haven. Wednesday, March 21, 6 p.m., New Haven Congregational Church. Hearty main dishes, beverages, dessert: $8. Sponsored by New Haven Ladies Union. Info: call Carol at 453‑5059.

Ken Burns and Lynn Novick discuss “The Many Sides of History: Reflections on The Vietnam War” in Middlebury. Wednesday, March 21, 7:30 p.m., Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center, Middlebury College. Don’t miss filmmakers Burns and Novik, along with Middlebury graduate and Vietnam veteran Mike Heaney as they discuss one of the most divisive and controversial events in American history. Includes clips from the Burns & Novik’s “The Vietnam War.” Free. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for Middlebury ID holders, and at 7:15 p.m. for all others, if space permits. A real‑time feed

LINDY HOP SWING – Add swing outs & more to your swing portfolio!

Dance benefits brain & body while having a great time to boot. Classes held at the Vergennes Opera House on Thursdays, March 15-April 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Partners not necessary. $10 per class. Open Dance for 1 hour after all classes. Open to the public! Call Jim Condon for more information at 802-475-2349 or email jscondon@mac.com, also on Facebook under James Condon. will be available for overflow seating in Crossroads Café.

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THURSDAY

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, March 22, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Lane. Bingo, tai chi, and coffee hour followed by noon meal of pork chops with gravy, sweet yams, winter mixed vege‑ tables, wheat roll, and pumpkin cake. Bring your own place setting. Free transportation may be provided. Call ACTR at 802‑388‑1946. Advanced reservations required. $5 suggested donation.

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

“Death in the Wilderness” on screen in Bristol.

Thursday, March 22, 10 a.m., Bristol Federated Church, 37 North St. Come see filmmaker Kevin Thornton’s documentary about Brandon widow Frankie Davenport, who journeyed to Virginia the site of the Civil War Battle of the Wilderness to retrieve her husband’s body. Thornton will be on hand to discuss the film as part of the church’s Coffee and Conversation series.

Bach’s 333rd birthday concert in Middlebury.

Thursday, March 22, 12:15‑12:45 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 Main St. St. Stephen’s 7th Annual noonday recital series presents a celebration of Bach’s birth with a flute sonata, selections from the St. Matthew Passion and organ works, with Ellie Gebarowski‑Shafer, soprano, Emily Sunderman, violin, James Berg, flutist and George Matthew Jr., accompanist. Free.

Basic Bridge Book 2 in Middlebury. Begins Wednesday, starting March 22, 5:30‑7:30 p.m., Community Room, Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing. Audrey Grant: Competitive Bidding.

A 6‑week course. Through April 25. Free and open to the public. More info at 802‑462‑3373.

Panel discussion on sexual assault and domestic violence in Middlebury. Thursday, March 22, 7‑9 p.m., American Legion, 49 Wilson Road.

The panel will feature four professional women whose vocation is the field of domestic violence and sexual assault. They will talk about their work and answer questions; learn how they are making a difference in our community. Addison County Democratic Committee fundraiser with a share of proceeds for WomenSafe. Suggested donation: $20.

Weimar Germany talk in New Haven. Thursday, March 22, 7 p.m., New Haven Community Library, 78 North St. After World War I, Germany was defeated, humiliated and in chaos. Local author Jack Mayer will talk about how the post‑war Weimar government set the stage for the rise of the Nazis and the Third Reich. More information on the talk: call Deborah at 453‑4015.

Beauty & the Beast Jr. on Stage in Middlebury.

Thursday, March 22, 7‑8:30 p.m., Middlebury Union High School Auditorium, Charles Ave. The MUHS Class of 2018 presents this year’s senior class musical, a one‑hour version of the beloved Broadway hit. All proceeds benefit Project Graduation. For reservations or information, call 802‑382‑1192.

“Vernal Pools and the Critters that use them” presentation in Salisbury. Thursday, March 22, 7‑8:30 p.m., Salisbury Elementary School, Kelly Cross Rd. Join Salisbury herpetologist Jim Andrews for this PowerPoint presentation on these common woodland pools, the preferred breeding locations for Wood Frogs, Spotted Salamanders, and other amphibians. Part 1 of a two‑part event to help The Salisbury Conservation Commission locate and map the vernal pools in their commu‑ nity. Free and open to the public.

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FRIDAY

Book fair in Weybridge. Friday, March 23, 8 a.m.‑ 4 p.m., Come to the school’s annual Book Fair. If you have any gently used books you would like to donate, please drop them off at the school or call Megan at 802‑545‑2113 for pick up.

“Loving Vincent” on screen in Middlebury. Friday, March 23, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Come see Van Gogh’s life and paintings brought to life the world’s first oil painted animated feature film. Tickets: $12 (plus $1 pres‑ ervation fee)/$7 students (plus $1 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.

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Middlebury. Friday, March 23, 11:30 a.m., Rosie’s, Rt. 7 South. Meal includes roast turkey dinner with mashed pota‑ toes and peas and shortcake with fruit for dessert.

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

Frog haven

IN “VERNAL POOLS and the Critters that use them” herpetologist Jim Andrews will discuss these common woodland pools — the preferred breeding locations for wood frogs, spotted salamanders, and other amphibians — in a presentation on Thursday, March 22, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Salisbury Community School on Kelly Cross Road.

“The Ecstasy of St. Teresa of Ávila: Artist, Patron and Context” in Middlebury. Friday, March 23, 12:30 p.m., Sabra Field Lecture Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Jessica Boehman of CUNY LaGuardia Community College will discuss Middlebury’s terracotta relief “The Ecstasy of St. Teresa of Ávila,” which has been attributed to Tommaso Amantini, a Baroque sculptor trained in Bernini’s circle in Rome. Part of the Fridays at the Museum series. Free.

Judy Garland musical lecture in Middlebury.

Friday, March 23, 3 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Music specialist Robert Wyatt will take you on a memorable journey through Garland’s extraordinary life and 45‑year career with live piano music and abundant film clips. Free, open to the public and accessible to those with disabilities. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802‑388‑1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

Cartoon book exhibit in Ferrisburgh. Friday, March 23, 2‑3 p.m., gymnasium, Ferrisburgh Central School. Come see the books created by FCS students in a two‑week arts enrichment program with illustrator and author Christine Mix.

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communitycalendar Lenten fish fry in Bristol. Friday, March 23, 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 fried 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.

Artists’ reception in Vergennes. Friday, March 23, 5‑8 p.m., Creative Space Gallery, 214 Main St. Reception and wine tasting courtesy of Vergennes Wine for “Never Felt Better: Fiber Transformed” special exhibit on view through April 8.

Table of Grace community meal in Vergennes.

Friday, March 23, 5:30‑6:30 p.m., Vergennes Congregational Church, 30 S. Water St. Menu includes chicken and biscuits, stuffing, vegetable, cranberry sauce and dessert. Free.

Annual Baked Potato Bar fundraiser in Cornwall.

Friday, March 23, 5:30‑7 p.m., Cornwall Congregational Church, 2598 Route 30. Visualize a baked potato with loads of toppings, fruit kabobs and beverage for $5. All proceeds go to Addison County Habitat for Humanity. See you there. Call 802‑462‑3111 for more info or if you have a party of more than eight.

Bingo benefit in Orwell. Friday, March 23, 6‑9 p.m., Orwell Town Hall, Main St. Help the Orwell Village School 8th Grade raise funds for their trip to New York City this spring. Come play Bingo, enjoy popcorn and baked goods, and walk away with one of many great prizes, such as gym member‑ ships, dining gift certificates, and many others.

Family book night in Weybridge. Friday, March 23, 6‑7:30 p.m., Weybridge Elementary School, Quaker Village Rd. Come celebrate a love for reading with special book prices, story time and quiet activities.

Written Word Out Loud Bristol. Friday March 23, 6:30 p.m., Art on Main, 25 Main St. Come to the gallery for readings by Vermont poets Kristin Fogdall and Jari Chevalier. The readings, which are free and open to the public, will be followed by a chance for conversation and light refreshment.

Beauty & the Beast Jr. on Stage in Middlebury.

Friday, March 23, 7‑8:30 p.m., Middlebury Union High School Auditorium, Charles Ave. The MUHS Class of 2018 presents this year’s senior class musical, a one‑hour version of the beloved Broadway hit. All proceeds benefit Project Graduation. For reservations or information, call 802‑382‑1192.

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Green Mountain Club walk in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, March 24, Button Bay State Park, 5 Button Bay. An Easy 2‑mile walk. Lake Champlain views. Some alternate trails available to extend hike into local woods. Very little altitude change. Wear appropriate clothing for

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DR. JACK MAYER will be a Vermont Humanities Council featured speaker at the New Haven Community Library on Thursday, March 22, at 7 p.m. to give a presentation titled, “How Did Germany’s Weimar Democracy Become the Third Reich?” Mayer will discuss his recent book, “Before the Court of Heaven,” a fictional look at Germany during the brief Weimar democracy in the years between the World Wars. The library is at 78 North St. in New Haven.

hiking and bring water, a snack and hiking poles, if desired. For more information contact Ralph Burt at rburt@gmavt.net or 802‑355‑4415. ‑For more activities visit gmcbreadloaf.org.

Sugar on snow party in Starksboro. Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m.‑2 p.m., Starksboro Village, Route 116. Head to Starksboro village for a day of activities to benefit the restoration fund of the Starksboro Village Meeting House, including a show and sale by local artists and craftspeople in the Meeting House and sugar on snow from local maple syrup served from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Starksboro Public Library with doughnuts and pick‑ les. Hot dogs also served. Story time for the young and young at heart.

Drawing with Pastels demonstration in Brandon.

Saturday, March 24, 4‑5 p.m., Brandon Artist Guild, 7 Centre St. Come see pastel artist Judy Albright as she works on a painting and discusses the medium of pastel and the inspirations for her work in the current show, “Art from Farm to Table.” Free.

Willowell Foundation “Boogie Benefit” in Lincoln.

Saturday, March 24, 6‑11 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 E. River Rd. Get Also on tap, a silent auction filled with fantastic prizes from local vendors, light refreshments, and shaking off the winter blues for a good cause. All proceeds go to support programs at The Willowell Foundation. Kid Friendly. $10 at door.

“Young Tradition Touring Group” onstage in Middlebury. Saturday, March 24, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Teen players, singers and dancers perform a traditional music and dance repertoire they have learned over an 8‑month experience. Tickets $20 (plus $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.

Cooie’s Jazz Ensemble. Saturday, March 24, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Tickets $20. Pre‑concert dinner available for $25.

Reservations required for dinner and recom‑ mended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info call 802‑247‑4295 or e‑mail info@brandon‑music. net.

Irish music trio in Bristol. Saturday, March 24, 8 p.m., Walkover Gallery and Concert Room, 15 Main St. The Cabin Fever Series presents Daymark, an international trio performing traditional Irish music infused with infectious energy, raw power, and Northern swagger. Expect to hear flute, border pipes, fiddle, guitar and vocals. Admission $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Reservations: 802‑453‑3188, Ext. 2.

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Green Mountain Club Young Adventurers Club hike in Middlebury.

Sunday, March 25, 10 a.m., Wright Park, Seymour St. Extension. While the pace is geared towards younger adventurers (ages 4-8), everyone is welcome. More info contact YAC Leader Lauren Bierman at 802-349-7498 or laurenbierman1218@ gmail.com. For more activities visit gmcbreadloaf. org.

Paul Asbell Jazz in Middlebury. Sunday, March 25, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Come listen and understand why David

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Bromberg said this about Paul’s playing...“I’ve been a fan of Paul’s guitar playing for quite a few years- I think he’s one of the best-kept secrets in American music today!” Part of the Residence’s Sunday Music Series. Free, open to the public and acces‑ sible to those with disabilities. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek. com.

Beauty & the Beast Jr. on Stage in Middlebury.

Sunday, March 25, 2-3:30 p.m., Middlebury Union High School Auditorium, Charles Ave. The MUHS Class of 2018 presents this year’s senior class musi‑ cal, a one-hour version of the beloved Broadway hit. All proceeds benefit Project Graduation. For reservations or information, call 802-382-1192.

Craig Allen discusses Civil War in Addison.

Sunday, March 25, 3 p.m., Addison Volunteer Fire Station, 44 VT Route 17, just west of Addison 4 Corners. The Addison Town Historical Society host Allen’s talk about the American Civil War and Vermont’s part in it. By all means bring CW artifacts you have to share.

Champlain Philharmonic in Middlebury. Sunday, March 25, 4 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. In “Lion and Lamb” the philhar‑ monic presents their spring concert with works

by Verdi, Grieg, Sibelius and Schubert. Tickets $15 adults/$12 seniors/$5 students (plus $2 preservation fee for adults, $1 for seniors and students) available at townhallteater.org, by call‑ ing 802-382-9222, at the THT box office (Mon-Sat, noon-5 pm) or at the door, if available. More info at champlainphilharmonic.org.

LIVEMUSIC Chunhogarang in Middlebury. Wednesday, March 21, 4:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

Tom Caswell in Middlebury. Wednesday, March 21, 6 p.m., Rough Cut. Bach’s 333rd birthday concert in Middlebury.

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

Young Tradition Touring Group in Middlebury.

Saturday, March 24, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater.

Full Share in Middlebury. Saturday, March 24, 10 p.m.‑1 a.m., Notte.

Cooie’s Jazz Ensemble. Saturday, March 24, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Daymark in Bristol. Saturday, March 24, 8 p.m., Walkover Gallery Paul Asbell in Middlebury. Sunday, March 25, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek Champlain Philharmonic in Middlebury. Sunday, March 25, 4 p.m., Town Hall Theater.

Elka Bong, Dei Xhrist and Jane Boxall in Vergennes. Tuesday, March 27, 7 p.m., Northern Daughters Gallery.

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Young musicians to warm up at THT before trip to Scotland The Young Tradition Touring Group will perform in Middlebury at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, at the Town Hall Theater. The group’s performance comes three weeks prior to leaving for a cultural and performance tour of Scotland.

The Touring Group consists of teen players, singers and dancers who focus on learning and performing traditional music and dance repertoire over the course of nine months, starting in September and ending in early May at Young Tradition Weekend, including the April performance tour. Group members learn from and are supported by a group manager, artist leaders and youth leaders, in addition to exchanges with young performers and organizations while on the performance tour.

The group is supported by artist leaders Pete Sutherland, Andrea Beaton and Dominique Dodge, youth leaders Rose Jackson and Oliver Scanlon and manager Mark Sustic. The group includes 24 auditioned members ranging in age from 12 to 20. Though most Touring Group members are from Vermont — including Romy and Ben Munkres of Cornwall, Merry Kimble of Middlebury and Ben Clark of Waltham — the group also includes THE 24 MEMBERS of the Young Tradition Touring Group, shown with their more experienced artist leaders, will perform a concert of traditional members from Massachusetts and music at Town Hall Theater on Saturday, March 24. It’s a fundraiser for their upcoming tour of Scotland. the Adirondacks in New York state. $20 admission supports the March 23, at 11 a.m. and again at 7 Vincent van Gogh. Variously labeled Music at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, a martyr, a lustful satyr, a madman, March 24. DeFrancesco will Touring Group project. Tickets are p.m.

This beautiful film tells van a genius and a layabout, the real be accompanied by veteran on sale through the THT box office Robert Gagnon at townhalltheater.org, or in person Gogh’s remarkable story by bringing van Gogh is at once revealed in his musicians Andy Smith at 68 South Pleasant St., Middlebury, his paintings to life. Every one of letters, and obscured by myth and (guitar), 382-9222, Monday-Saturday, noon the 65,000 frames of the film is time. Van Gogh said in his last letter: (bass) and Rob Zollman hand-painted by 125 “We cannot speak other than by our (drums). to 5 p.m., or at the professional oil-painters paintings.” The film takes him at his Drawing from door starting one hour who travelled from all word and lets the paintings tell the the vast catalog before show times. across the world to the real story of Vincent van Gogh. of jazz classics More information is at “Loving Vincent” studios “Loving Vincent” was first shot of the 20th townhalltheater.org. in Poland and Greece. as a live action film with actors, century, Cooie’s ‘LOVING VINCENT’ Van Gogh’s passionate and then hand-painted over frame- Jazz Ensemble AT THT you deep Town Hall Theater

by Greg Pahl and ill-fated life and by-frame in oils. The final effect is lures mysterious death are a collaborative performance of the into the music. will present Oscarperhaps as remarkable actors playing Vincent’s famous DeFrancesco brings nomined film “Loving Vincent,” the world’s first fully as his brilliant paintings. No other portraits, and the animators, both to each song a true oil painted feature film on Friday, artist has attracted more legends than bringing these characters into the and melodic voice medium of paint. as well as unique Tickets are $12/$7 students, on interpretive skills, sale through the THT box office at using expressive vocal townhalltheater.org, or in person arrangements to take a lyric THIS WOOD SCULPTURE, “Man with back to its foundation. (see details above).

Cigar,” is among the whimsical wood Music has been carvings of playful everyday characters COOIE’S JAZZ ENSEMBLE lifelong created by Middlebury College alum John Cooie DeFrancesco’s Jazz DeFrancesco’s Cross and going on display at the Sheldon (See Arts Beat, Page 11) Ensemble is coming to Brandon

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THE UNUSUALLY CREATED movie “Loving Vincent” features film of live actors that has been painted over, frame by frame, by oil painters. It will be screened at Town Hall Theater this Friday, March 23.

THIS IMAGE OF maids at Bread Loaf Inn, circa 1900, is part of the new Sheldon Museum exhibit of photos, “Our Town: Love, Joy, Sadness and Baseball–100 Years Of Photographs From The Sheldon Museum.”

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WILL WOODSON, DAN FOSTER and Eric McDonald — collectively known as Daymark — will present a classic blend of wind and strings in a Cabin Fever Series concert at Walkover Gallery in Bristol this Saturday, March 24.

Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) companion, from harmonizing with her family in the car as a child, listening late at night to the artists that still inspire her, to finally following her heart and bringing her voice to others. DeFrancesco touches her audiences, leading their emotional journey through the music that has always brought her comfort.

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

Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show.

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

‘LION AND LAMB’ AT THT Under the direction of Matt LaRocca, the Champlain Philharmonic will present its annual spring concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. The program, “Lion and Lamb,” will feature an array of 19th century works filled with drama and passion, delicate gestures and familiar (or maybe even new to some) melodies.

On the program will be Verdi’s Overture to La Forza Del Destino, Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, and Sibelius’ Spring Song. To close out the evening the

orchestra will perform Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 in B Minor (Unfinished).

Music Director Matt LaRocca is on the faculty of the University of Vermont and is also the director of Music-COMP, an organization that teaches composition to students throughout Vermont and facilitates live performances of their music by professional musicians.

Tickets are available at the door for $15 general admission, $12 for seniors (60+) and $5 for students.

For tickets, call the THT box office at 382-9222 Monday - Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. or visit townhalltheater. org.

The Champlain Philharmonic is a community orchestra that performs regularly in Addison and Rutland Counties. This is their 14th performance season.

TWO NEW SHELDON MUSEUM EXHIBITS Two new exhibits open on Tuesday at The Henry Sheldon Museum in Middlebury. The first, “Our Town: Love, Joy, Sadness and Baseball–100 Years Of Photographs From The Sheldon Museum,” features three dozen remarkable photographs selected by James Pease Blair, an award-winning former photographer with National Geographic, in collaboration with Sheldon Museum Archivist E v a GarcelonHart.

T h e exhibit features single and group (See Beat, Page 15) C O O I E DEFRANCESCO’S SINGING touches her audiences, leading their emotional journey through the music that has always brought her comfort. Hear her at Brandon Music on Saturday, March 24.

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Sometimes you have to view yourself through another’s eyes.

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Fame!

“FAME” THE MUSICAL, like the 1980 film and later television series on which it is based, follows the lives of students at New York City’s High School of Performing Arts. Mount Abraham Union High School, a Bristol school with a strong performing arts program, chose “Fame” as its spring musical. The show opens Thursday, March 22, and runs through March 24. Pictured here from a rehearsal last Thursday afternoon are, clockwise from top left, Eden Ginsburg, Elizabeth Siminitus, Maria Sanchez, Emily Tardie, Carly Counter and Emma Crum; Sanchez and Ethan DeWitt; Wisdom Edwards; Juliette Snell and cast; Tardie; Toby Bunch and Eli Jensen; and Maeve McGuinness, Jensen, Lucy Guy, Counter, Molly Funk, Jenna McArdle and Sanchez.

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PETS IN NEED HOMEWARD BOUND

Addison County’s Humane Society Bill. 2 years, American Pit Bull Terrier, neutered male. Are you looking for a handsome, energetic, mushy companion?

Then Bill might just be your guy! Bill is super sweet and affectionate, full of energy, and does well with other dogs, cats, and kids. He is a pup who needs firm guidance but a light hand, and ample opportunities to exercise his mind as well as his body; with Bill’s energy level and tendency to jump in greeting we feel he would benefit from some manner training. Bill is a happy-go-lucky social young dog who would fit in wonderfully in an active home.

Maybelline. 2 years, Pit Bull/Terrier mix, spayed female. “Maybe she’s born with it? Maybe it’s Maybelline.” Maybelline is a gorgeous red and white pup who was definitely born with it; she got her looks from genetics, not cosmetics! Maybelline is an energetic, affectionate young dog who wants nothing more than to be her person’s shadow. Maybelline loves to ride in cars and enjoys playing with her human. Maybelline is very smart and learns tricks and commands incredibly quickly. She would like a home where she will have many appropriate outlets for her energy and would LOVE to have a guardian who works from home or could take her to work with them. In order to make the perfect match for Maybelline, we require that she be adopted into a home without cats and with an experienced dog owner.

Lewis & Clark. 12 & 13 years, shorthair tigers, neutered males. Lewis and Clark are strongly bonded kitties looking for loving new guardians. Lewis and Clark are super sweet! They love affection and attention so much that they will make cute little grunting noises to show their satisfaction when they receive pets. Lewis and Clark can bit a bit shy, and tend talk to each other when they are feeling nervous. The small children in their previous home were too much for this handsome duo, but we think they might do well with respectful, older children. They are wonderful kitties looking for a compassionate family who will love them for the remainder of their years.

THIS KITTEN IS far too young to be placed in a permanent home, but careful foster care can give her the care and protection she needs until that time.

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Hand-in-Paw Rosemary. 1 year, shorthair black, spayed female. Rosemary is a sweet and shy young lady. She lives in a community room here at the shelter and not only does she do well with other cats, but she loves to cuddle in a cat bed with them. In fact, we think she finds comfort in the presence of her feline friends and would really love a cat friend in her new home. Rosemary is a kind soul who will just need some time to warm up to new people. Once she does, we think she will make a great companion for many people!

Sissy. 1 year, standard hamster, female.

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Year after year the greatest fostering need is for kittens. Late spring through mid-autumn is unofficially called “kitten season” — the time of year when most kittens are born.

The season is influenced by daylight hours and temperature. Despite Homeward Bound’s best efforts, there are still dozens of unwanted kittens born in the region every year, many of which become orphaned and are in desperate need of care. During this time period the shelter receives many kittens that are too young or too under-socialized to be immediately available for adoption.

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“Foster families donate their time and a loving, temporary home and Homeward Bound provides food and other necessities for the cats and kittens.”

Danyow adds, “We currently have 15 active foster families and they are an incredibly important resource for our shelter. We are hoping to attract more folks from the region who are looking for an opportunity to help homeless animals during their time of transition. We are especially interested in people who can provide foster care for dogs in need, as this has proven very helpful in getting dogs who deteriorate in the shelter kennels over a lengthy stay back on track and ready for adoption.”

Those interested in this volunteer position can download a volunteer application from homewardboundanimals.org. Questions can be directed to chriso@ homewardboundanimals.org.

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Beat (Continued from Page 11) portraits of Vermonters — both the celebrated and the ordinary citizen, village scenes capturing disasters and daily life, and landscapes of Vermont’s treasured mountains and lakes.

The second exhibit, “American Wood Sculptor John Cross: A Contemporary Figurative Folk Artist,” includes a retrospective of the whimsical wood carvings of sports figures, artists, sideshow performers and playful everyday characters created by this Middlebury College alum.

Both exhibits run through July 8.

The Henry Sheldon Museum is located at 1 Park St. in Middlebury.

For additional information call 3882117, or visit henrysheldonmuseum. org.

DAYMARK IN BRISTOL The Cabin Fever Series presents Daymark in concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, at the Walkover Gallery and Concert Room, 15 Main St. in Bristol.

Daymark is an international trio performing traditional Irish music infused with infectious energy, raw power and Northern swagger. Fusing the talents of Will Woodson (flute, border pipes); Dan Foster (fiddle) and Eric McDonald (guitar, vocals) the group presents a classic blend of wind and string as driving flute meets virtuosic fiddle, underpinned by expertly delivered guitar.

In Daymark’s sound, one can hear the echoes of Irish-American dance halls from the 1920s and ’30s, alongside the lonesome tones of Donegal fiddlers and the rollicking smoky pubs of Northern England’s immigrant neighborhoods. Taken together, these influences merge into a music that is very much a part of the present.

Tickets $15 in advance, $20 day of the show, available at Recycled Reading in Bristol or reservations can be made by calling 453-3188, extension 2.

KOREAN MUSIC GROUP AT MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE The Korean musical ensemble Chunhogarang will perform at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, in Robison Hall at Middlebury College’s Mahaney Center for the Arts.

The six young men ensemble will feature beautiful traditional Korean Gayageum chamber music pieces with Yanggeum (lute), Jangu (drum), Danso (short flute) and other wind instruments, Saenhwang and Taepyongso. The Gayageum is a traditional Korean zither-like string instrument, with 12 strings, although recent variants have 18 or more strings. It was known as an invention of the ancient kingdom of Kaya in the third century and probably the best-kept traditional Korean musical instrument.

The performance is free and the public is welcome.

LIVE MUSIC AT NOTTE There will be two live performances this week at Notte Neapolitan Pizza Bar (formerly

THE CHAMPLAIN PHILHARMONIC will perform Verdi, Grieg and Sibelius in “Lion and Lamb,” it’s annual spring concert at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater on Sunday, March 25.

Two Brothers Lounge and Stage) located downstairs at 86 Main St. in Middlebury. On Wednesday, March 21, The Open Mic is hosted at 9 p.m. by the ever-talented Mark Sikora.

Play solo or join Sikora and friends for a jamming good time. All talent levels are welcome. It’s free to enter and there is no cover charge.

Then, on Saturday, March 24, Notte presents Full Share at 10 p.m. Full Share performs a broad repertoire of music to keep you engaged, entertained and dancing, covering songs from artists such as Jesse J, Kelly Clarkson, Bruno Mars, Sheryl Crow, Heart, Boston, Kansas and Journey. There is a $3 cover charge. For more information, call 388-0002.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS D-II Girls’ Basketball Final at Barre 3/16 #2 Mt. Abe vs. #1 Fair Haven.......33-25 COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Lacrosse 3/17 Wesleyan vs. Midd.......................13-10 Women’s Lacrosse 3/17 Midd. vs. Wesleyan........................13-1 Baseball 3/17 Stevens vs. Midd............................11-4 3/17 Emory vs. Midd...............................10-2

Schedule COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Lacrosse 3/24 Bowdoin at Midd........................... Noon Men’s Lacrosse 3/20 Plattsburgh at Midd....................... 4 PM 3/24 Midd. at Bowdoin.......................... 1 PM Baseball 3/24 Midd. at Chapman........................ 2 PM 3/25 Midd. at Claremont M-S................ 2 PM 3/25 Midd. at Pomona-Pitzer................ 6 PM Softball in Clermont, FL 3/23 Midd. vs. Allegheny................ 12:30 PM 3/23 Midd. vs. Thomas.................... 4:30 PM 3/24 Midd. vs. Farmingdale.................. 2 PM 3/24 Midd. vs. Juniata...................... 4:30 PM 3/25 Midd. vs. Mt. Mary.........................9 AM 3/25 Midd. vs. Buffalo St.................11:30 AM Late events occurred after deadline. Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.

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SPORTS THE MOUNT ABRAHAM Union High School girls’ basketball team celebrates after beating Fair Haven Friday night to win the Division II state championship.

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WE’VE GOT IT COVERED!

Mount Abe girls’ dream comes true

Eagles outlast Slaters for D-II title

By ANDY KIRKALDY BARRE — When the final buzzer sounded on Friday night in the Barre Civic Auditorium not only did it confirm the Mount Abraham Union High School girls’ basketball team had defeated Fair Haven, 33-25, for the Division II title, but it also transported the Eagles back in time.

The team’s seniors talked about their first AAU practices with Coach Connie LaRose in fourth grade, the

expectations heaped on them in middle school, and the earlier struggles that preceded their 13 straight wins — including Saturday’s final.

And after all that the Eagles were, cutting down the net, posing for pictures and hoisting a trophy.

And thinking of being 9-yearsold in the Bristol Elementary School gym.

“We’ve been dreaming about this since we’ve been in fourth grade,

Emma LaRose, Emma Radler, our whole group of seniors,” said senior Emma Carter, who led the Eagles with nine points and six rebounds.

“We’ve been playing together forever, so it’s always been a goal of ours.”

Yes, those numbers are low for Carter, the team’s leading scorer.

She hobbled off the floor early in the second quarter with a sprained ankle and played at less than 100 percent when she returned in the second half, when the Slaters, also 20-4, twice pulled to within two

points after they had trailed by as many as nine.

Coach LaRose credited her team’s grit and poise — and also recalled her years with the group.

“We could have folded our tent.

Nothing went exactly the way we wanted it to go. There was Carter’s ankle, and (Emma) LaRose was cramping up in the fourth quarter,” LaRose said. “But they just kept hanging in there. I could not be more proud of a group of kids that I’ve been watching since they were five.”

With Carter limited it fell on the (See Basketball, Page 17)

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Basketball (Continued from Page 16) Eagle defense to perform, and the Eagles held the Slaters to seven points in the first period and then shut them out in the second period.

Ultimately it was the Slaters’ lowest point total of the season; to be fair they were playing without injured senior Halle Coloutti.

All the Eagles contributed defensively. Radler (six points, four forced turnovers), and junior Jalen Cook (nine points) closed out shooters and got their hands in passing lanes. LaRose (four points, four assists) pressured ballhandlers and shooters, and senior guard Vanessa Dykstra and junior center Cora Funke entered in the second period and helped the shutdown defense.

And then there was senior tri-captain Abby Mansfield. As well as five points and five rebounds, Mansfield stole the ball seven times and forced four other turnovers.

“She’s always just coming in from somewhere and she’s magically there,” Coach LaRose said. “She’s got a great nose for the ball.”

The Eagles forced 21 Slater turn-

overs in all.

“We talked about this in practice,” LaRose said. “This is going to come down to defense. Defense wins championships. And it was never more evident than tonight.”

Mansfield said the Eagles’ practiced to take away the Slaters’ strong three-point shooting, and that they played as a unit.

“We’ve been working a lot on our half-court defense and being aware of where the shooters are,” Mansfield said. “And I think it really came down to communication tonight, because we have a really great team chemistry. We’ve been playing together for so long we were able to talk and know where everyone was and who was covering what.”

The Eagles never trailed, although it was 5-5 early in the first after points from Cook drove for two and LaRose hit a three, buckets matched

by Slater freshman Ryleigh Coloutti and senior Kaleigh Brown, who scored a game-high 11. Then Carter hit for five points, and a Radler move made it 12-5. Slater senior Adriana Dalto (six points) beat the buzzer,

“We’ve been dreaming about this since we’ve been in fourth grade... We’ve been playing together forever, so it’s always been a goal of ours.” ­— Emma Carter, senior

EAGLE SENIOR JALEN Cook lays in two of her nine points against Fair Haven Friday night in Barre. Mount Abraham won the Division II state title by beating Fair Haven, 33-25.

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EAGLE SENIOR ABBY Mansfield had five points, seven steals and five rebounds in Friday night’s Division II championship game.

EAGLE SENIOR EMMA LaRose sinks two of her four points against Fair Haven Friday night.

LaRose also tallied four assists.

EAGLE SENIOR EMMA Carter puts up a shot on Friday. Carter had nine points and six rebounds in the 33-25 Eagle win.

and it was 12-7 after one.

A Mansfield jumper and a Radler free throw at 6:40 of the second made it 15-7, a score that stood at the half as both teams dug in on defense and sputtered on offense.

Carter said it was hard to sit, but she enjoyed watching her teammates put the clamps on Fair Haven.

“I was super emotional with my ankle and everything, and when I looked up at the scoreboard and the other team hadn’t put in any more points since I had been taken off the floor I got a little more tearful because I was so proud of everybody,” Carter said.

In the third period Brown scored eight points as the Slaters closed to within 22-17 after three. Cook boosted Mount Abe with three buckets in the period, one on a feed from LaRose. Mansfield had the other three Eagle points in the quarter, two on a layup after ripping the ball away from a Slater under the Fair Haven basket.

The Eagles held Fair Haven scoreless for the first 5:27 of the fourth and got four points from Carter, two on a layup on a LaRose feed that made it 26-17 at 3:30.

Then Mount Abe fouled Dalto at

the arc at 2:33, and she hit all three free throws to make it 26-20. The Eagles missed free throws, while Coloutti hit on the break and freshman forward Courtney Brewster converted an inbounds play at 1:33, and it was 26-24.

After Radler and Dalto exchanged free throws it was 27-25 at 1:23, and again the Slaters pressed: It didn’t work this time. Doubled-teamed in the backcourt, LaRose heaved a strike down the right side to a streaking Cook, who laid it in to make it 29-25 at 1:15.

The Slaters missed and fouled Radler, who hit both at 0:54 to make it 31-25. After one more Mansfield steal two Eagle free throws set the final score.

Then, among the cheers and hugs, the Eagles looked back.

Carter talked about the Eagles’ last setback, at North Country on Jan. 26, and how they responded — with more dedication to defense and ball movement.

“We decided we weren’t going to lose a game for the rest of the season,” Carter said. “I think that’s when everybody kicked it into high gear and said, this is it, we’re going to win the championship this year, we’re going to win out.”

“It feels awesome,” she added. “I wouldn’t want to do it with a different group of girls.”

Mansfield talked about the effort it took during all those practices for the Eagles to meet expectations.

“I really feel like we’ve been told since like seventh grade when we get older this is going to be it. And I feel like a lot of times we took that for granted,” she said. “But this year we really just like, we have the opportunity, and we just need to really work. And it’s not going to be given to us. We just had to really come together to pull it off.”

And she agreed with Carter’s sentiments.

“It feels amazing, and I just love the group that I’m with,” Mansfield said. “I’m just really proud of all of us.”

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Courtney has been a consistent honors student throughout high school. She enrolled for the Automotive Technology program at Stafford Technical Center in Rutland for her junior and senior year.

Junior year she not only got inducted into National Honor Society, but the National Technical Honor Society as well. Her first year in auto tech was all hands on — working on vehicles and learning how to diagnose problems on cars and fix them. Her second year is more geared towards the business aspect — how a business should operate and how to make and pay customer bills. Both junior and senior years Courtney has been in college-prep english classes. At Stafford she has received student of the marking period not only in Auto Tech but also for English. Going to Stafford for a second year has helped her realize that she wants to be involved in business after graduating.

Courtney played softball her freshman and sophomore years. She currently works at CED in Rutland. and volunteers for the Brandon Fire Courtney Lee Department. She notes that both working a paid job and volunteering OVUHS keeps her busy and helps her give back to her town.

Outside of school Courtney likes to stay active outdoors, hunting, fishing, and sugaring with friends in the winter.

After high school Courtney will be working at CED in Rutland, which will give her on-the-job training so she can advance her knowledge in the electrical field.

“From the very first day, Courtney exhibited a very high level of intelligence, hands-on skill, enthusiasm, and work ethic that guarantees success in today’s world of work,” says Stafford Technical Center teacher James Woodward. “During her first year in the program, Courtney was inducted into the National Technical Honor Society, an achievement rarely accomplished by a first year student. During her second year, Courtney interviewed and was accepted for a Cooperative Work Experience at CED Electric Supply Company here in Rutland. Courtney not only brings a high level of skill and abilities to the workplace, but also a great sense of humor, smile, and enjoyable personality that her co-workers and classmates like to be around. If I could keep her for a 13th year, I would do so.”

Everyone at Otter Valley Union High School wishes Courtney all the best as she shapes her post-high school career.

Mount Abraham Union High School is proud to recognize Emma LaRose as its Student of the Week. Emma and her family, parents Kevin and Megan and brother Koby, live in Bristol.

Emma has shown continuous academic growth while at Mt. Abe, achieving academic excellence every year of high school. In her freshman and sophomore years, she made the honor roll. Last year, she made high honors and this year she made highest honors. She is challenging herself this year by taking AP Calculus and an online, three-credit literature class at Saint Michael’s College.

Emma has been a member of the school’s chorus and a cappella group, Sweet Transition, every year of high school. This year, she is the student leader or “pitch” of Sweet T. She was also a member of the school’s band in 9th and 10th grade. Emma also keeps herself active — playing softball in 9th and 10th grade, and soccer and basketball throughout high school. This is her second year as a basketball team captain and she has just been named to the Vermont Senior Basketball All-Stars team. She has participated in both fall and spring musicals every year. This is Emma’s second year on the Mount Abraham Athletic Leadership Council (MAALC), who plan pep rallies and try to make the lives of student-athletes fun and enjoyable.

Emma LaRose For two summers Emma has worked at the Village Creemee Stand in MAUHS Bristol. She also works part-time for her dad at his surveying business, creating maps and filing paperwork. She volunteers at the Bristol food shelf, is a counselor at a week-long basketball camp during the summers and hopes to continue doing so throughout college, and co-teaches her parish’s Kindergarten and First Grade Catechism class every week.

Outside of school, Emma enjoys drawing and sketching, and spending time with her friends and family.

Emma encourages her fellow students to work hard. “As you enter high school, it doesn’t initially seem important to get good grades or participate in extracurricular activities,” she says. “I thought that if I missed an assignment or didn’t do so well on a test that it wouldn’t matter in the long run. But down the road, you will feel so proud of yourself looking back on all of the things you accomplished, even if it seemed difficult at the time.”

Emma plans to attend Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont in the fall, double-majoring in Early Education and Mathematics, and hopes to work part-time during the school year and summer.

“Emma is a rock solid human being. She is the go-to person. She has drive and passion matched by few,” says Assistant Principal/spring musical Director, Justin Bouvier. French Teacher, Jori Jacobeit adds, “As a language learner, Emma demonstrates confidence and creativity. Teachers and peers appreciate her vibrant spirit and her consistent engagement.”

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Director (Continued from Page 1) partnerships with Middlebury Union High School, the Patricia Hannaford Career Center, Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department and Middlebury Indoor Tennis, among others.

“I feel really fortunate to be able to connect with so many people here in Addison County,” said Kaslow, who takes over the executive director’s position from Colby Benjamin.

Benjamin resigned last fall to become property manager for the Addison County Community Trust.

“I’m really invested in being here,” she added. “I’d like to increase the reach of the teen center.”

Kaslow is not the only new face on the ACT team. Angus Barstow was recently hired as the nonprofit’s new program director, replacing Erin Morrison.

Though Kaslow is herself only around a decade removed from the age of some of her clients, she has a wealth of experience serving and networking with other young folks.

It began with her role as a student leader of the Middlebury College Activities Board, a campus organization that organized diversions and special events for the student body. It’s a role that called for her to interact with her peers to learn their entertainment preferences and translate them into programming.

Kaslow helped bring concerts, winter carnival, speakers, trivia nights and other entertainment amenities to the college.

“It’s the largest student organization on campus, in the sense that it has the largest budget,” Kaslow said.

After graduating from Middlebury in 2015 with a degree in psychology

and education studies, Kaslow traveled across the county to Portland, Ore. There, she spent two years as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer assigned to the “College Possible” organization. College Possible helps low-income students get into college and stay there, through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support.

College Possible assigned Kaslow to help 36 students. She coached them regularly through their junior and senior years at Portland’s Madison High School. All of her protégés were from low-income households. Most were people of color and the first members of their respective families to go to college.

“We worked through every step of the college (preparatory) process,” Kaslow said.

But her interaction went beyond that. For example, she helped one of her students negotiate the insurance and medical systems and get eyeglasses so she could study properly.

“I really worked with the ‘whole’ student, not just them as a college going student,” Kaslow said.

With her AmeriCorps assignment drawing to a close in 2017, Kaslow and her then-fiancé, Nial Rele, started planning the next chapter in their lives. They knew they wanted to return to the Green Mountain State.

Rele secured a job as a senior assistant director of admissions at Middlebury College, which is also his alma mater. Kaslow got some temporary work at the college’s Center for Community Engagement.

She continued to cast about for an Addison County job.

The couple got married and have just bought a house in Vergennes. So

ZOE KASLOW IS the new executive director of Addison Central Teens, which offers programs for area youth in the teen center near Mary Hogan Elementary School in Middlebury.

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they are both clearly invested longterm in Addison County.

“I knew that long-term I wanted to be more rooted in the community than just at the college,” Kaslow said.

A college friend told her about the ACT vacancy. She immediately applied.

“I was really excited, because the role was going to combine both direct service with creative vision; and there was the management aspect of it as well,” Kaslow said of her attraction to the job.

Al Zaccor, president of the ACT board, said Kaslow was one of around a dozen applicants for the position.

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the unanimous choice.

“She had the right combination of youthful energy, enthusiasm and experience,” Zaccor said.

“She seemed to be someone with significant experience working with kids, and she had a vision for growing the organization.”

Kaslow is only a month into her tenure, but is quickly learning the ropes. She’s been meeting the young teen center visitors and key players within the organizations that serve Addison County teens.

Kaslow is keen on bringing college resources and personnel into the teen center fold for what she believes could be a series of win-win collaborations.

College students interested in pursing

careers in education could share their diverse backgrounds and talents with local teens. With that in mind, Kaslow is planning an April workshop through which college students will show teens how to prepare some international meals.

Her other ideas for “pop-up” workshops and activities at the teen center include Bollywood dancing, Quiddich, athletics, the arts, and discussion groups.

“I’d like to revamp some of the programming and bring it up to its full potential,” Kaslow said.

“I hope that within time, 85 percent of (Addison Central) teens will feel there are opportunities for them at the teen center.”

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A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ MOUS, 3 TUESDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Daily Reflec‑ tion Meeting, Vergennes, Congregational Church, Water St. 7‑8pm. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 7:30‑8:30pm. Spiritual Awakening Meeting, Middle‑ bury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30am.

A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ M O U S , 5 T H U R S D AY. 12 Steps and Traditions Meeting, Ripton, Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am. Big Book Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Alternat‑ ing Format Meeting, Fer‑ risburgh, Assembly of God Christian Center. Route 7, 7‑8pm. Speaker Meeting, Middlebury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30pm.

A L C O H O L I C S A N O N 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 cre‑ ate 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.

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A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ M O U S , 1 S U N D AY. 1 2 Step Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am.

Came to Believe Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. 1‑2pm. Discussion Meet‑ ing, 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 .

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A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ MOUS, 4 WEDNESDAY. Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ b u r y, U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t Church, North Pleasant St. 7:15‑8:15am. Discus‑ sion Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. 12 Step Meeting, Brandon, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South, 7‑8pm. 12 Step Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 7‑8pm.

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A L C O H O L I C S A N O N 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. Dis‑ cussion Meeting, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Park St. 8‑9pm.

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NA (JUST IN TIME) Wednes‑ days, 9 am, held at The Turn‑ ing Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Fridays, 7:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Sundays, 3:00 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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Interested in Community-Based Restorative Justice?

Addison County Court Diversion & Community Justice Projects, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing restorative justice programs to the residents of Addison County.

Our goals are to provide an opportunity for offenders and youth at risk to fully appreciate the impact that their offenses and inappropriate behaviors have had and to develop empathy for victims and the community.

Participants are also given a chance to repair some of the harm caused by their actions and to build the skills necessary to avoid future involvement with the juvenile or criminal justice system.

ACRJS looking for committed community members to make a difference in the lives of individuals convicted of serious offenses.

Volunteers will help support an offender through positive connections and encouragement. By holding the offender, or core member, accountable to established expectations for community behavior, volunteers work to help interrupt the cycle of criminal offending.

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

For more information please call Tracy Corbett at 802-388-7189 or visit our volunteer site at: http://unitedwayaddisoncounty. galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=172234

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Services

For Sale

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Services

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

802‑388‑4831.

C&I DRYWALL. Hanging, taping, skim coat plaster‑ ing. 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.

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

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DOWNTOWN MIDDLEBURY 3 bed, 1 bath apartment for rent. Updated paint/floors, clean. $1,400/mo. Contact Pat 615‑212‑9561.

For Rent

F O R R E N T: B R I D ‑ P O R T, C o m m e r c i a l / retail office. 1,200 Sq. Ft. High traffic visibility. tbrought@middlebury.edu.

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

EXECUTIVE 1 BEDROOM APT with office (not a bed‑ room) in Brandon. Beautiful location, close to town. All brand new. Complete with all appliances: stove, refrigera‑ tor, 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.

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

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

802‑282‑9110.

WEST ADDISON: 2 STORY, furnished house on lakefront.

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

860‑878‑9580.

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

MIDDLEBURY: RETAIL/ OFFICE space for rent.

1,303 square feet. Front door parking. Contact Eric at 388‑6054. (Countryside Carpet and Paint) NEW HAVEN, SUNNY, ef‑ ficient apartment. Views, hard wood floors. No pets, no smoking. References. $925/month plus utilities.

802‑236‑2040.

STUDIO APARTMENT, PRI‑ VATE bath, shared kitchen.

No smoking. $400/mo.

475‑2112.

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

Absolutely non‑smoking, no pets on premises. Deposit and references required.

One year minimum lease.

Available 4/1/2018. Call 802‑352‑6678.

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It’s against the law to discriminate when advertising housing

For Sale

DOG TEAM ORIGINAL REC‑ IPE Sticky Buns for Easter.

Call 802‑349‑9473 for order and pickup time. 658 Ex‑ change Street, Middlebury.

For Rent

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

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.

ANTIQUE DOUBLE BAR‑ REL ACME Arms Co. 12 gauge. Beautiful vintage firearm. $185. 802‑989‑5803.

For Rent

CHARMING STUDIO APARTMENT in the heart of downtown Middlebury.

Tile bath and kitchen. Avail‑ able immediately. Baba, 802‑388‑6456.

Opportunities

2 NEW COOPER M+S stud‑ ded tires. 195/60R/15. Less than 100 miles on them. Sell‑ ing at half price; 2 for $100.

OBO 802‑453‑4235.

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ROOM IN NEW HAVEN, VT. Private entrance, private bath. No pets. No smoking. $600/month. Call 453‑4525.

9a.m.‑ 9p.m.

SEASONAL HOME ON Lake Champlain. May thru Novem‑ ber. 475‑2112.

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SHOREHAM 2‑BEDROOM, 2nd floor apartment. 920 Square feet of living space in former general store and Grange Hall. Natural pine floors. Eat‑in kitchen.

Huge living room. Small 2nd floor porch w/verde antique marble floor. Propane heat & stove; electric hot water.

Walking distance to elemen‑ tary school, and across the street from the Shoreham Inn & Gastropub. A scenic 20 minute ride to Middle‑ bury and the college cam‑ pus. No smoking. Available April. $775/mo + utilities.

802‑388‑5411.

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™.

Att. Farmers FIRST CUT HAY for sale.

Small square bales. Call 802‑349‑9281.

F I R S T C U T H AY l a r g e square bales. Processed. $35 a piece. 377‑1955.

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

H AY / S T R A W R O U N D BALES quantity discount.

518‑321‑2886.

WHITNEY’S CUSTOM FARM WORK. Pond agi‑ tating, liquid manure haul‑ ing, drag line aerating. Call for price. 462‑2755, John Whitney.

Real Estate

Cars

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. The building season is upon us. If you’re considering a new home you should look at our two remaining lots on East Middlebury’s Daisy Lane. This is an established residential development with town water, nearby tennis courts, playground and only minutes away from the Snow Bowl and Lake Dunmore.

Call Jack at 388‑2502 or 388‑7350.

2005 GOLD TOYOTA PRI‑ US. Very good condition.

45‑55+ MPG. Loaded with extras including fog lights and Bluetooth for hands free phone. Presently on 4 very good snow tires and 4 all‑weather tires on rims included. 193,000 gentle miles. Kept in garage. Easily passes yearly inspection, Oct ‘18. $4,500 OBO. 388‑6622.

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Particularly on sites like Craigslist.

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

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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Help Wanted

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2015 SUBARU FOREST‑ ER, automatic. Color: dark gray. Maintenance record kept and available. 61,000 miles, new front brakes.

Well maintained, clean as a whistle. Weathertech floor mats. Owned by an old lady who drove it conservatively.

Comes with good snow tires.

Price: refer to Blue Book.

802‑779‑7825.

DENTAL OFFICE SEEK‑ ING per diem hygien‑ ist in Vergennes to fill in periodically. Please email your CV and availability to drcongalton@yahoo.com .

LANSCAPERS‑ COLBY HILL Landscape Company is now hiring for the 2018 sea‑ son. Looking for applicants of all facets of landscape, and of the landscaping in‑ dustry. We are a landscape construction company, spe‑ cializing in the installation of patios, walkways, walls and plantings, as well as main‑ tenance. Starting pay $14/ hr. Pay may commensurate with experience. Call Dave at 802‑363‑9958.

BUY YOUR NEXT CAR like the dealers do at auc‑ tion. 300 plus vehicles, 3 lanes, 3 auctioneers. Sat‑ urday, March 24th. 9a.m.

Williston, VT. Learn more at THCAuction.com.

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HONDA ACCORD BLACK SE Sedan. $7,000. 121,000 miles. Leather, heated, elec‑ tric seats. Well cared for.

Snow tires included. Call 802‑462‑2366.

Wanted LIONS CLUB NEEDS ‑ stuff for their annual auction.

Please NO appliances or electronics. Call for pick up, 388‑7124. Help us, help others.

TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT Antique dealer special‑ izing in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, an‑ tique collectibles, etc. Visit bittnerantiques.com or call Brian at 802‑272‑7527. Con‑ sulting/appraisal services available. House calls made free of charge.

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

WANTED: CB RADIO base station. 802‑377‑5972.

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

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DAIRY CATTLE FEEDER Full time position. Health in‑ surance and retirement plan.

Pay based on experience.

Valid driver’s license and references required. Kayhart Brothers, Addison. Call Tim 802‑349‑6676.

FULL TIME COOK 40 hr position. Pay based on experience. Benefits pack‑ age, health, life, dental, vi‑ sion, 401k, paid vacations.

Applicant must pass drug and background check. In‑ terested applicants should send their resumes to: ma1104@metxcorp.com.

G R EEN H O U SE W O R K ‑ ERS‑SEASONAL Full time positions. Includes plant‑ ing, watering, loading trucks.

Must be strong, dependable, motivated. Please call Paul at 759‑2294 between 9am and 6pm.

HEAVY CONSTRUCTIONS LABORERS & Pipelayers.

Excellent pay with benefits.

Start Immediately in the Burlington Area. Courtland Construction Corporation, EOE, 802‑503‑4565.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OP‑ ERATORS, Excavator and Loader. Excellent pay with benefits. Start Immediately in the Burlington area. Court‑ land Construction Corpora‑ tion, EOE, 802‑503‑4565.

HOPE SEEKS ONE more person to join its resale store team. Immediate opening for a retail associate. Full time with competitive wage and excellent benefit package.

Must have cash register ex‑ perience, and be able to work Saturdays. Qualified appli‑ cants should send resume and cover letter to us at 282 Boardman Street or email to receptionist@hope‑vt.org.

This positions will remain open until we find the right people. Equal Opportunity Employer.

LAKE CHAMPLAIN TRANS‑ PORTATION is looking for an energetic, adaptable indi‑ vidual to join our paint crew.

This position is based out of Burlington, but may require travel to our other crossings as work arises. Must be com‑ fortable working on the water and in changing weather conditions. General duties include; painting, scraping, sand blasting, and other support duties as needed.

Full time, Monday through Friday $13.00 ‑ $15.00/ hour based on experience.

Eligible for benefits after completing introductory pe‑ riod. Email your resume to jobs@ferries.com.

802‑864‑9804.

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MAKE EXTRA MONEY at concerts, sports, and fes‑ tivals. GMCS is hiring staff for our event staffing and security team. Get paid to be a part of great events across Vermont with opportunities to travel to regional events as well. This is a great sec‑ ond job; with flexible event based scheduling, night and weekend hours available. No experience is necessary; we will provide initial training and you can opt‑in for ad‑ ditional training for higher pay. Apply online today. gmcsusa.com/employment.

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PART‑TIME CAREGIVER FOR 17 year old disabled boy in Middlebury. Appli‑ cants must have child care experience, references and be reliable. Some lifting required. Flexible hours. Criminal background check. Send resume to: sstone7716@gmail.com.

RESPITE/COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Bright and en‑ gaging young woman is look‑ ing for assistance accessing her community for social activities in her accessible van and assisting her with personal care needs/daily living skills at her home. Full time position. No benefits.

Please email your resume to vkcornett@gmavt.net.

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Busy Landscaping and Excavating firm seeking skilled, motivated and reliable people. Full-time and Seasonal positions available. We are looking for experienced help in landscaping, excavation and lawn maintenance. Must have valid drivers license.

Commercial mowing or excavation experience required. Wage based on experienced.

Mail or email resume:

TOM BODETTE Excavating & Landscaping, Inc. tombodettelesinc@gmail.com.

6 Lower Plains Rd, Middlebury, VT 05753, Attn: Leslie.

Call 388-4529.

HELP WANTED:

LANDSCAPER

K. A. Bagley, Inc. is hiring for lawn care maintenance and landscaping. Need to be honest, reliable, and motivated. Must have a valid drivers license. Wage based on experience.

Call 802-352-9088 to apply.

K. A. BAGLEY, INC.

307 KELLY CROSS ROAD, SALISBURY, VT 05769

Help Wanted

Excavation Equipment Operator

Naylor & Breen is currently seeking an experienced excavation equipment operator to join our in-house sitework division. Our ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience and is able to operate excavation equipment used in daily operations; load, unload, and transport materials and/or equipment.

Excavate and backfill for foundations, septic systems, and underground utilities using hand tools and/or heavy equipment. Applicants should be able to lift 75100lbs and have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

We offer: • Competitive Pay • Paid Health Insurance • Dental/Vision/ Disability Insurance • 401(k) with 2% Match • Annual Discretionary 401(k) Profit Sharing • Paid Holidays • 40hrs Paid Time Off • Transportation to jobsites Candidates should submit a resume with 3 references to: Amanda Locke alocke@naylorbreen.com Job applications are available on our website, www.naylorbreen.com or by calling 802-247-6527.

Naylor & Breen Builders, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

OVER-THE-ROAD DELIVERY DRIVER needed for upstate New York, occasional overnights depending on weather. Class A CDL and two years’ experience required. Must have a clean driving record and be able to lift 50lbs. repetitively. Prefer if driver could take loaded truck home at night. Pay based on experience, paid vacation and IRA available.

Stop by to fill out an application at Green Mountain Feeds Main Street, Bethel, Vermont or send resume to tlittle@greenmountainfeeds.com.

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SHARED LIVING PROVIDER Active, engaging woman with an intellectual disability needs an Addison County Home. She enjoys having a busy day and 1:1 attention, as well as shop‑ ping. Her goal is to find a job and continue gaining skills to be more independent in her home and community.

Experience in teaching, or supporting people with intel‑ lectual disabilities helpful.

Generous tax‑free stipend as an independent contrac‑ tor, monthly room & board payment, and respite budget.

Contact Paula Dougherty for more details at Community Associates. (802)388‑4021.

Help Wanted

Accounting Assistant Green Mountain Beverage, located in Middlebury, VT is looking for an organized, energetic Accounting Assistant to join our Finance team.

The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for the processing of a variety of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions along with other general accounting duties, including assisting with the monthly financial closing process.

There will be opportunities to learn and support other areas within our finance team.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree in accounting or relevant work experience. Desired skills include attention to detail, strong communication, organization, problem solving, Excel/MS Office. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains is preferred.

Green Mountain Beverage offers competitive wages and an outstanding benefit package including a bonus program, medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan. EOE Please email cover letter and resume to jobs@gmbeverage.com and reference SA0318AI to apply for this position.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The United Way of Addison County seeks an energetic, dynamic, visionary Executive Director to lead, manage and direct the total operation of the organization.

The Executive Director will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic short- and long-term goals for UWAC and will lead the organization toward advancing its mission by creating new and innovative community partnerships, programs and revenue sources while providing direction to staff and ensuring proper fiscal and operational management.

For a complete job description please visit www.unitedwayaddisoncounty.org. To apply please email (uwacboard@gmail.com) with resume and references, no phone calls please. Applications will be accepted through April 1st.

AGWAY is accepting applications for Part time Seasonal positions throughout the store. Applicants must be dependable; able to work weekends, afternoons, and until 6pm; have a pleasant demeanor expressing enjoyment and enthusiasm about working with fellow employees and assisting customers.

PT Seasonal Cashier Help

ADDISON REPERTORY THEATER (A.R.T.) INSTRUCTOR

Immediate Openings available for Spring and Summer hours continuing into the Fall. Must be able to work until 6pm Weekdays and Weekends a MUST. Approximately 20 - 30hrs per week. Wage commensurate with experience.

The Hannaford Career Center is seeking a full-time instructor to direct the school’s award winning Addison Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) program at the high school level. Qualified candidates should have a working knowledge of techniques, methods and procedures of both technical and performance theater, including dramaturgy with a minimum of three years’ experience working with adolescents. Experience leading drama productions and curriculum development is necessary.

Viable candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain a Vermont Licensure endorsement in secondary English (05) and Career and Technical Education in Arts and Communication (17C).

The successful candidate should be able to instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions. Effective management and supervision of student work crews and performers is essential.

Please send letter of interest, resume and three recent letters of recommendation to: Dana Peterson, Superintendent 51 Charles Avenue, Middlebury, VT 05753 Application Deadline: March 30, 2018 E.O.E.

Please send Resumes to info@middleburyagway.com or Fill out Application at Middlebury Agway, 338 Exchange Street, Middlebury VT. Please no phone calls.

Warehouse & Yard Work Description: Part Time/Seasonal up to 20 hours per week.

Warehouse Worker Job Purpose: Loading Orders for Customers and Stocking Shelves Skills/Qualifications: Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly, high school students welcome to apply with availability after school (3-6pm) 2-3 times per week. PLUS ability to work weekend afternoons and dependability essential! Preferable age 16+. Great position for either high school students or someone looking for a part time, physical job.

Please fill out an application in person.

Middlebury Agway, 338 Exchange St., Middlebury, VT.

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

Help Wanted

TRAFFIC CONTROL FLAGGING GMF is hiring staff for our traffic control and flag‑ ging team. Get paid to keep work zones safe across Ver‑ mont roads and highways.

We provide motivated indi‑ viduals a competitive wage, opportunities for promotion within our team, and a bonus for using a personal vehicle.

No experience necessary; we will train qualified ap‑ plicants. Apply online today. gmfvt.com/employment.

VERMONT SOAP IS seeking a highly organized individual with strong computer skills for our shipping department.

Must be able to lift 30lbs.

Team player is a must. Pre‑ vious shipping experience is preferred but will train the right person. Competitive wages, paid time off and free gym membership after successful introductory pe‑ riod. Please email resume to nichole@vtsoap.com.

WHISTLEPIG CURRENTLY HIRING FOR full time bot‑ tler. Eye for detail and ac‑ curacy. Flexible duties and hours Monday‑Friday. Be able to stand on feet for 8 hours a day with unas‑ sisted lifting of 25 pounds.

Please send resume and 3 professional references to info@whistlepigrye.com.

TOWN OF NEW HAVEN

Seeking Zoning Administrator

to fill part time position approximately 20 hours per week.

Prior zoning experience needed.

Submit resume to: Planning Commission 78 North Street New Haven, VT 05472

By April 4, 2018.

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TOWN OF WALTHAM REQUEST FOR BIDS LAWN MOWING OF TOWN PROPERTY

The Town of Waltham is accepting bids for lawn mowing and trimming services for approximately .56 acres of land located at the Town Hall, and approximately 2.5 acres of land located at the Sunset View Cemetery.

Bids are due Monday April 2, by 3:00pm. Bid specifications are available through Town of Waltham Office of Clerk & Treasurer (802) 877-3641 or waltham@myfairpoint.net 3/15

NOTICE OF MEETING TOWN OF ORWELL SCHOOL BOARD

The Orwell Town School Board will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the Vermont Agency of Education, 219 North Main Street, Suite 3/19 402, Barre, VT 05641.

CONTACT GOV. SCOTT

Governor Phil Scott 1-800-649-6825 (Vt. only) • 802-828-3333 109 State Street, Pavillion Montpelier, Vermont 05609-0101 www.vermont.gov/governor

STATE OF VERMONT

SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION ADDISON UNIT DOCKET NO: 95-5-16 Ancv WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff v.

JESSICA E. ORVIS; PAUL G. ORVIS; VERMONT HOUSING AND CONSERVATION BOARD; OCCUPANTS RESIDING AT: 105 SEMINARY STREET EXTENSION MIDDLEBURY, VT 05753; Defendants

Charlie Nardozzi gives garden advice in Middlebury Tuesday MIDDLEBURY — Gardening expert and author Charlie Nardozzi will show you how to adapt the

classic English Cottage Garden to our Vermont backyard in a talk next Tuesday, March 20, at

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY SELECTBOARD

Public Hearing on Proposed Solar Array and Battery Storage Project At the Corner of Old Middle Road & Halladay Road Middlebury Town Offices Tuesday, March 27, 2018 8:00 p.m.

At their regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 8 p.m., the Middlebury Selectboard will hold a public hearing on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 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 Road.

A preliminary draft of the MOU and the proposed site plan for the project are available on the Town’s website, www.townofmiddlebury.org, under Latest Events on the home page. The MOU is under negotiation with the Town and is, therefore, subject to change.

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.

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NOTICE OF SALE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given

by Jessica E. Orvis and Paul G. Orvis to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Academy Mortgage Corporation, its successors and/or assigns, dated November 16, 2012, and recorded in Book 262 at Page 341 of the Town of Middlebury Land Records, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by Assignment of Mortgage recorded in Book 280, Page 163, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:30 AM on April 9, 2018 at 105 Seminary Street Extension, Middlebury, VT all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To Wit: Exhibit A Mortgage Deed From Paul G. Orvis and Jessica E. Orvis To Academy Mortgage Corporation Being all and the same lands and premises to be conveyed to Paul G. Orvis and Jessica E. Orvis by Warranty Deed of Elizabeth E. Davis to be recorded in the Town of Middlebury Land Records.

Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Elizabeth E. Davis by Warranty Deed of Richard P. Miller dated June 17, 2005 and recorded at Book 216 Page 383 and being more particularly described therein as follows: “Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Richard P. Miller by the Trustee’s Deed of Regina L. Burke and Phyllis I. Gremban, successor Co-Trustees of the Isabelle T. Lafayette Revocable Trust u/t/a dated August 23, 1994, said deed dated June 29, 1999 and recorded in Book 172 at Page 466 of the Middlebury Land Records, and being more particularly described therein as follows: “Being all and the same lands and premises described in the Trust Deed of Isabelle T. Lafayette to Isabelle T. Lafayette, Trustee u/t/a dated August 23, 1994, dated August 23, 1994 and recorded in Book 153 at Page 244 of the Middlebury Land Records, and being more particularly described therein as follows: “Being all and the same lands and premises described in the Warranty Deed of Cecil R. Clark and Ada Clark to Mitchell T. Lafayette (now deceased) and Isabelle T. Lafayette, dated December 28, 1948, and recorded in Book 50 at Page 583 of the Middlebury Land Records, and being more particularly described therein as follows: ‘A lot of land 100 feet by 200 feet, being a portion of the lands conveyed to Cecil R. Clark and Ada Clark by Oliver J. Menard and Mary P. Menard by their warranty deed, dated April 26, 1945, and recorded in Book 48, Page 402 of the Middlebury Land Records, the lot herein conveyed being described as follows: Commencing at a point in the highway known as Foote Street or Seminary Extension, which point is marked by an iron pin set in cement and is 46 feet and 1 inch southwesterly of the southwest corner of the foundation of the house recently erected on said lot; thence northerly 200 feet to a marker; thence easterly 100 feet to a marker, thence southerly 200 feet to a marker; which point is 53 feet and 6 inches southeasterly of the southwest corner of the foundation of said house; thence westerly along said highway 100 feet to the point of beginning. The lot herein conveyed is bounded northerly, easterly and westerly by lands of said Clarks reserved from this conveyance.

The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication.

The public sale may be adjourned one or more times for a total time not exceeding 30 days, without further court order, and without publication or service of a new notice of sale, by announcement of the new sale date to those present at each adjournment or by posting notice of the adjournment in a conspicuous place at the location of the sale.

Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or by certified check by the purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. The sale is subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

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 sale.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Jennifer Maynard, Esq. Shechtman Halperin Savage, LLP 1080 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 877-575-1400 Attorney for Plaintiff jmaynard@shslawfirm.com Dated: March 6, 2018 3/12, 19, 26

Public Notices Index

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ADDISON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW OF LINCOLN TOWN PLAN

The Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC) and Lincoln Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing on April 5th 2018 7:00 PM at the Lincoln Town Office, 62 Quaker Street. The Town of Lincoln has requested that ACRPC grant regional approval of their Town Plan pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4350(b). The purpose of the review is to determine whether the Lincoln Town Plan: (1) is consistent with the goals established in 24 V.S.A. § 4302; (2) is compatible with its regional plan; (3) is compatible with approved plans of other municipalities in the region; and (4) contains all the elements included in 24 V.S.A. §4382.

Copies of the Lincoln Town Plan can be viewed at the Lincoln Town office or on their website: http://lincolnvermont.org/ Adam Lougee, Executive Director Addison County Regional Planning Commission 388-3141 3/19

STATE OF VERMONT

SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION ADDISON UNIT DOCKET NO: 230-10-15 Ancv FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff v.

MICHAEL J. SHEPARD; MARSHA LEE SHEPARD; ATLANTIC CREDIT AND FINANCE CORP.; Defendants

NOTICE OF SALE

the Congregational Church of Middlebury, Union Hall Conference Room.

Learn how to grow lowmaintenance and native plants and shrubs to create the “bone” of your garden. Select perennials and annuals to get that cottage feel, and provide a haven for pollinators and beneficial insects.

Nardozzi will talk about yeararound maintenance, best fertilizing practices, pruning shrubs, dividing plants and more.

The free presentation starts at 1 p.m. and is sponsored by the Middlebury Garden Club. Seating is limited.

More information is at middleburygardenclub.org.

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given

by Michael J. Shepard and Marsha Lee Shepard to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for HSBC Mortgage Corporation (USA), its successors and/ or assigns, dated July 28, 2006 and recorded in Book 75 at Page 156 of the Town of Orwell Land Records, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by Assignment of Mortgage recorded on December 3, 2015 in Book 92 at Page 507, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 12:30 p.m. on April 9, 2018 at 253 Route 22A, Orwell, VT 05760 all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To Wit: All that certain parcel of land in Rutland County, State of VT, as more fully described in Book 69, Page 468 ID# 004-001, being known and designated as a metes and bounds property.

Being the same property conveyed by fee simple deed from Robert E. Grant and Joan G. Grant and Marsha Lee Grant, now Shepard, to Marsha Lee Shepard and Michael J. Shepard, dated 06/15/2004 recorded on 06/24/2004 in Book 69, Page 468 in Rutland County Records, State of VT. The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication.

The public sale may be adjourned one or more times for a total time not exceeding 30 days, without further court order, and without publication or service of a new notice of sale, by announcement of the new sale date to those present at each adjournment or by posting notice of the adjournment in a conspicuous place at the location of the sale.

Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or by certified check by the purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. The sale is subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

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 sale.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Jennifer L. Maynard,Esq. 1080 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 401-272-1400 Attorney for Plaintiff jmaynard@shslawfirm.com 3/12, 19, 26

Public Notices for the following can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Page 29.

Addison County Courthouse (1) Addison County Regional Planning Commission-Lincoln (1) Addison County Superior Court (2) Addison Rutland Supervisory Union-Orwell (1) Ferrisburgh (1) Middlebury (1) Waltham (1) Weybridge Cemetary Association (1)

WEYBRIDGE CEMETERY REQUEST FOR BIDS

Quaker Village Road. Seeking bids for the 2018 mowing season. Bids accepted until March 30, 2018. Call 545-2482 for details.

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TOWN OF FERRISBURGH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

A public hearing before the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ferrisburgh will be held at the Town Clerk’s Office on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 to consider the following applications and other business: 7:00 PM Approval of minutes from February 7, 2018.

7:05 PM Application # 18-015 (Town & Country Homes, Inc. and Paulette McNary) for a modular and mobile home sales lot; property ID # 15/01/06.1; 1908 U.S. Route 7; conditional use permit.

7:20 PM Other business.

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

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

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

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Check out more Real Estate in the

Arts + Leisure Section every Thursday in the Addy Indy!

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

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500.

ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES

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

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ANNUAL SPRING DAIRY/ FEEDER CONSIGNMENT SALE 12 NOON SHARP - WEDNESDAY APRIL 4, 2018 AT ACCS BARNS • RT 125 EAST MIDDLEBURY, VT

OVER 150 HEAD EXPECTED!!

Fresh and Springing Holstein Artificially Bred Heifers!

Already consigned Duane Howes of Moretown 50 Head holstein dairy herd!! *Also - 40 head of artificially sired holstein open heifers 300-800 lbs* Top quality dairy heifers, springers, holsteins rtb, yearlings & calves All quality consignments welcome!

Cash in on your overstock!!

* FOLLOWING DAIRY *

AUCTIONS FARM

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Equipment Auction Stoneholm Farm Complete Dispersal of Equipment

Also consigning beef feeders, angus, hereford and beef cross, bulls-heifers-cows w/calves and steers!!

Don’t miss this annual spring sale All quality consignments welcome A must sale to attend!!!

For more info call 802-388 2661 (ACCS) Sale Manager: Tom Wisnowski 802-989-1507 Auctioneer – John Nop *Also accepting quality consignments for* May 5th Annual Spring Machinery Sale www.accscattle.com

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281 Dummerston Station Rd., E. Dummerston, VT. 05346 Monday March 26, 2018 10:00 am Preview Sunday March 25, 10am to 4 pm.

Located half way between Exit 3 and 4 of Int 91, Rte 5 to Dummerston Station Rd (the old Brattleboro Airport) Sale of the Decade! 20 John Deere Tractors - loaders - skid steers plus others

JD 444H loader, JD 444E loader, JD 444E loader for parts, JD 6150M 4x4-cab-H360 loader-3800 hrs, (2) JD 7810 4x4 tractor with cabs, JD 6715 2wd with cab, JD 6603 2wd with cab, JD 6110 4x4 with 640 loader-canopy, JD 6400 4x4 with cab & loader–less than 2000 hrs on motor, JD 4255 4x4 with cab-duals-power shift-Leon push blade, JD 8640 4x4 with cab-duals front & rear, Kubota M105S 2wd with cab, Ford 5600 diesel–1000 hrs on new motor, 2017 Kubota SSV75 2 speed skid steer with cab–800 hrs, JD 317 skid steer, Rogator 264 4x4 sprayer, (2) Mack 1987 R688ST dump trucks with 20’ alum bodies, Mack R686ST with 20’ steel dump & power gate, 1987 Mack DM 10 Wheeler with 4000 gal Houle tank, Mack R mod dump, Mack 10 wheeler cabover no body, Mack parts truck, 2007 GMC 1 ton mechanics truck-4x4, 1995 GMC Top Kick milk truck, Ford 7000 form truck with cement forms, 2008 CM alum 16’ cattle trailer, Hudson 8000# tag along trailer, Kuhn Knight RC250 Helix mixer with scales, Jay Lor 4425 mixer, JD 946 MoCo Hydro Swing disc mower–1 year old, NH H7450 Hydro Swing Disc, JD trailer for Hydro Swing mowers, Kuhn GF5001THA Digidrive tedder, Kuhn GA 7932 Master Drive double rake, Kuhn GA7822 Master Drive double rake, Houle 32’ pump, (2) Kuhn Knight 8132 side slinger spreaders, Hagedorn 275 hydro push box spreader, Knight 8032 Industrial side slinger, Loewen 3000 gal vac self loading manure tank, Kverneland 5 bottom adjust-a-width plows, Ford 5 bottom spring reset plows, Brady 820 3pth chisel plows, JD 235 transport harrows with wings, Ford 241 transport harrows with sod busters, JD 950 cultipacker, Brillion 22’ spring tooth harrows, Kinze 3600 12 row corn planter with transport, Kinze 3000 6 row planter, (2) Brillion 12’ seeders with hyd lift, (3) Mensch sawdust shooters-1 3pth, HLA stone bucket, (3) large 3pth cement weights, 4 large poly tanks, Gates hyd hose machine with fittings, Weatherhead mobile hyd hose machine, engine hoist, trans jack, plus many more items. Special: John Deere 7450 Pro Drive self-propelled chopper with 630C grasshead and 676 rotary corn head with large outside drums–1100 chopping hrs–excellent condition–used 3 seasons–Harvest Lab-sells with reserve.

This promises to be a great sale with many choices to pick from, Equipment that is used in today’s farming world. Consigned from neighboring farms and a local Estate: JD–8200 4x4-cab-duals-6000 hrs-sells with reserve, JD 7420 4x4-cab-741 loader-one owner–7300 hrs, JD 6115D 4x4-cab-1 owner–1200 hrs like new, JD 6605 2wd-cab-1 owner–300 hrs, JD 4440-cab-quad, Kubota M120DTC 4x4-cabloader–6285 hrs, JD 2020 diesel, 2008 Chev 3500-4x4-Pro Tech alum flat bed with gooseneck hookup-gas-auto-8287 miles-no rust like new, 1988 Featherlite 24’ alum gooseneck cattle trailer, 1986 Donahue gooseneck flat bed dump trailer, 1987 Int 2674 with 19’ alum body, Krone Combi-Pack multi cut 1250 round baler with net & plastic wrap and built in wrapper, Teagle Tomahawk 4040 epth round bale shredder, JD 972 flail chopper, (2) Diller 24’ pasture feed wagons, Hagedorn 5440 tandem hydro push spreader-2 years old like new, JD 946 Hydro Swing disc mower, King Cutter 5’ 3pth rototiller, Kodiak 5’ bush hog, Lincoln portable welder with leads.

Excellent line of equipment that you can’t find at auction.

Terms: Cash or Good Check Sale Day No Buyer’s Premium 6% sales tax without exempt #, Lunch, Several hotels located in Brattleboro, Vt. www.lusierauction.com for pictures, updates, mailing list Ringman: Jon Lussier Hardwick, Vt 802-371-7403

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Sugar on snow party set in Starksboro for Saturday, March 24

STARKSBORO — Head to Starksboro village on Saturday, March 24, for special sugar on snow activities to benefit the restoration fund of the Starksboro Village Meeting House. From 10 am to 2 p.m., local artists and craftspeople will be holding an art show and sale in the main floor of the historic Meeting House. Stop in and also enjoy seeing the historic sanctuary.

Then settle in for the sugar on snow party from 1 to 3 p.m. Sugar on snow, with doughnuts and pickles, will be available at the Starksboro Public Library in the town hall two doors down from the Meeting House. The maple syrup is provided by local sugar-makers.

The library will offer story time for the young and young at heart.

The Meeting House sale table will include Starksboro town history, Starksboro t-shirts, and other items.

If sugar on snow, doughnuts and pickles isn’t enough, visitors can also enjoy a hot dog, cooked on the Meeting House grounds. Donations are appreciated and will be used for the ongoing restoration project.

For more about the Meeting House, visit starksboromeetinghouse.org.

Myers (Continued from Page 1) Lucy Marilyn Myers, weighing in at 9 pounds, 7 ounces, arrived right on schedule, at 8:13 a.m. on March 3.

Perhaps, Myers thought, she wouldn’t be attending town meeting after all.

Bristol town leaders, apparently, had a different thought.

Two evenings later, a half hour into that meeting at Holley Hall, Bristol resident (and state representative) David Sharpe introduced an amendment that would reduce the penalty on delinquent taxes. Discussion ensued and the inevitable question arose: Where does the revenue from those penalties go?

It turned out the best person to answer that question was absent — spending time with her newborn baby.

But the town of Bristol needed answers and they needed them immediately. Selectboard member Michelle Perlee picked up her phone.

A moment later, Myers just happened to notice that she’d received a text. It was from Perlee, who was asking if Myers was

BRISTOL TOWN CLERK JEN Myers holds her new baby, Lucy Marilyn, and poses with her two-year-old son, Chase Henry, and husband, Matt. Jen was forced to miss Bristol’s town meeting on March 5 because Lucy was born just two days before. Myers still managed to participate in the meeting via text.

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watching the meeting — Bristol’s Northeast Addison Television was broadcasting it live on cable

channel 16 — then asked about tax Just like that. collection.

The notion of comparing laws “I didn’t even think twice,” Myers with sausages was first floated by a said. She picked up her phone and Vermonter, John Godfrey Saxe, who began to tap out an answer that she in 1839 said they “cease to inspire quickly texted back to respect in proportion Perlee. we know how they “I didn’t think I as Selectboard member are made.” Variations Joel Bouvier read would have the on his phrasing persist her response into the baby over the today. microphone: This year’s annual weekend, and “Can’t watch, still in town meeting in the hospital, blah-blah I was planning Bristol, however, to attend town produced altogether ...”

Laughter filled meeting.” different images: a Holley Hall. It was — Jen Stetson mother with infant and warm and knowing and Myers smartphone, and the sprang from the place 125 people dependent where small-town on her expertise, intimacy and hyperconnectivity who in the middle of everyday meet. Bouvier paused to let it business paused to acknowledge pass, then read the rest. Myers’s the everyday miracle of new life. explanation seemed to clear up Reach Christopher Ross at any confusion, and after light christopherr@addisonindependent. discussion, Sharpe’s amendment com. passed.

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