Monday, Oct. 16, 2017

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 29 No. 26

Middlebury, Vermont

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Monday, October 16, 2017

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Zany comedy offers escape • Listen for zippy language and rhyming couplets in a farce at Town Hall Theater.

See Arts Beat, Page 10.

Trees were felled ‘every which way’

• Middlebury officials unhappy with how trees were cut near the airport. See Page 2.

Soccer rivalry heads to Bristol

• The Eagle and Tiger boys met for the second time this fall, with playoff positioning and pride on the line. See Page 16.

Senior Lifestyles

Financial comfort in your retirement • Four money managers talk about how to prepare in our Senior Lifestyles special section. See Pages 19-30.

RACHEL EDWARDS, LEFT, who provides patient health education programming for Mountain Health Center in Bristol, hands off a bag full of locally grown veggies to MHC patient Charlotte Sullivan last Thursday afternoon. The vegetable distribution program, Health Share Care, prescribes vegetables to Sullivan and 14 other MHC patients free of charge.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Doctors prescribing free vegetables Bristol program aims at overall health

By CHARLIE MITCHELL BRISTOL — What if your doctor prescribed you asparagus instead of aspirin?

A few weeks ago, Charlotte Sullivan visited the Mountain Health Center in Bristol for an appointment

and walked out with a unique prescription — she had secured free vegetables for the next six weeks.

Sullivan, who lives in Bristol, is a participant in Mountain Health’s new Health Care Share pilot. The program delivers weekly bundles

of locally grown veggies to the office on Munsill Road, where 15 qualifying households pick up their share for six weeks during the peak growing season.

Sullivan had typically eaten fresh vegetables at least twice a day, but recent “unexpected developments” changed her income and forced her

Veteran politicians bridge the divide between red and blue Barney Frank, John Sununu seek civility in disagreement

By GAEN MURPHREE MIDDLEBURY— Audience members expecting a bipartisan discussion on how best to build the American economy instead got an inspiring civics lesson.

Former New Hampshire governor and White House Chief of Staff John Sununu, a Republican, and former Congressman Barney Frank, a Democrat from Massachusetts, came together Wednesday evening at Middlebury

College to discuss “Finding Common Ground for Economic Opportunity in the Trump Era.” Time and again both veteran politicians brought the discussion back to what was clearly an issue of pressing concern: the importance of disagreement when making laws and a bedrock commitment to America’s political system.

“I think you can overemphasize the (See Politicians, Page 7)

to adjust her diet toward cheaper, more processed foods. She qualified for the program by taking a short survey asking her if income was a barrier to buying healthy food, if she had a health or lifestyle concern related to her diet, and if she was interested in the program.

(See Health, Page 34)

Renovated shelter ready to serve more homeless guests

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The Charter House Coalition (CHC) is putting the finishing touches on a first round of repairs to the interior of its warming shelter at 27 North Pleasant St. that will allow the facility to house and better feed more homeless guests this winter than in years past.

More than 100 community volunteers have had a hand in the upgrades to the Charter House, which (See Charter House, Page 33)

PAGE 2 — Addison Independent, Monday, October 16, 2017

Middlebury tree cutting criticized

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury officials will ask a state-hired contractor to correct what they said was a poorly executed plan to harvest around 30 pine trees in the town right-of-way along a portion of Forest Ridge Drive, a project aimed at improving visibility for pilots using the southern approach to the Middlebury State Airport runway.

Middlebury Director of Operations Dan Werner last month drew up a series of conditions for the harvest, including that: • The trees be removed at ground level, with stumps left in the ground.

• “Disturbance to surrounding areas and soils be minimized.”

• Damage to the understory — the layer of vegetation below the main forest canopy — in the harvest area be kept to a “minimum.”

• Middlebury Tree Warden Chris Zeoli and public works officials be notified 48 hours prior to the start of work.

Zeoli told selectboard members on Oct. 10 that the Vermont Agency of Transportation’s sub-contractor for the job failed to meet the terms of the agreement. He said he was contacted only a day before the start of work on Oct. 6. He further alleged workers used two large pieces of equipment at the site, a sloped area that he said should have been treated more sensitively to avoid soil compaction and future erosion.

Workers didn’t limb the trees before cutting them, which resulted in smaller trees being uprooted when the larger ones were dragged down the slope, according to Zeoli.

He noted that in many cases, workers did not leave the tree stumps, which is likely to affect the stability of the site.

“The trees were dropped every which way,” Zeoli said.

SOME EAST MIDDLEBURY residents are concerned about the manner in which trees were recently removed from the Forest Ridge Drive area.

The trees were removed to clear the southern approach to the Middlebury State Airport.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

“The job was done at the cheapest level,” he added. “I was not happy.”

Removal of the trees is part of a larger Middlebury State Airport runway improvement project that raised several concerns among neighboring residents. The trees in question have provided somewhat of a buffer between the neighborhood and an adjacent gravel pit, some residents argued during project planning.

Zeoli has conveyed his concerns to project engineers from the company McFarland-Johnson. The company is considering bringing in some new soil in an effort to correct the disruption caused by the work. Town officials and project managers are drawing up a contract for some site remediation.

But Zeoli lamented the fact that some of the damage is not correctable.

“There is nothing they can do about damage to the understory,” he said.

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Developer proposes 14 units of housing in Vergennes

All homes to be energy efficient

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — The developer whose proposal for a six-unit energy-efficient Planned Unit Development (PUD) on Green Street was in July denied by the Vergennes Development Review Board now has his eye on a 14-unit PUD on a 7.43-acre Comfort Hill parcel in the Little City.

The DRB will first review Scott Hardy’s proposal to subdivide the 7.43 acres he owns on Comfort Hill into four lots, starting with a Nov. 6 public hearing. Hardy, a New Haven resident, bought the land, on the right just past High Street, for $195,000 from the state of Vermont on Sept. 1 after agreeing to purchase it in mid2016.

If that subdivision passes muster — and City Manager and Zoning Administrator Mel Hawley said last

28 animals rescued in Ferrisburgh FERRISBURGH — Three Addison County residents are due to answer animal cruelty charges in court Wednesday after police raided a Ferrisburgh property and rescued 28 animals from poor living conditions.

Ferrisburgh residents Katherine Ferguson, 61, and Thomas Ferguson, 51, along with Bridport resident Roxanne Clark, 36, are due to answer charges of animal cruelty in Addison Superior Court, Criminal Division, on Oct. 18 at 12:30 p.m.

The charges follow an Oct. 7 raid at a Burroughs Farm Road property in Ferrisburgh. At around 12:30 p.m. that Saturday, troopers from the New Haven barracks of the Vermont State Police executed a search warrant at the address. They were assisted by members of the Burlington Emergency and Veterinary Specialists and the Addison County Humane Society, known as Homeward Bound.

Authorities seized 28 animals for what police called “poor living conditions and conditions of the animals.” Those animals included 11 dogs, nine birds, and some cats, ferrets, guinea pigs, a hamster and a bearded dragon.

Homeward Bound Executive Director Jessica Danyow that it was infrequent for the humane society to be asked by police to care for so many animals at once.

Additional details on the case should come to light when police affidavits are released after Wednesday’s arraignment.

week it meets all lot size and frontage served by a shared drive and utilities, requirements — then Hardy will with open land preserved. begin to plan in earnest for a PUD Hardy said his plans would in on the southerly and largest of the part follow the template he used four new lots, a 5.9-acre for the “Fisher Flower parcel. Hardy believes Farm” proposal on the project could hit the PUDs allow Green Street that the market next summer if homes to be DRB denied because all goes well. of inadequate parking clustered on “I couldn’t plan and landscaping, failure a PUD on Comfort larger lots, of the homes to be Hill until I have a typically sufficiently clustered, subdivision approved,” served by and placement of a said Hardy, who intends shared garage too to sell the other three a shared prominently at the front lots as sites for single- drive and of the lot. family homes. “And we With provisions utilities, with will look at a 14-unit to address those open land PUD on that parcel.” shortcomings, Hardy Hawley said the 5.9- preserved. said he would retain acre lot — which is other features, including zoned High Density using “net-zero,” preResidential and served by nearby built VerMod homes that are energy city water and sewer lines — is large efficient and will be offered with enough for 14, or even 15, homes features like solar arrays and coldin a PUD. PUDs allow homes to be climate heat pumps. On the wooded clustered on larger lots, typically Comfort Hill site he is leaning

toward three-bedroom VerMod homes, which will still be compact.

“The idea with the PUD is to do a net-zero neighborhood, so all the houses would be high-performance and net-zero,” he said.

Hardy said the site is actually closer to downtown — 0.4 miles — than the 1.86-acre Green Street site he still owns, while retaining a rural feel.

“You go up to the top of Comfort Hill and it’s like living in the countryside, but it’s actually within walking distance of downtown,” he said.

Hardy also still has plans for his property on Green Street, although they are not fully clear. On Sept.

11, when the DRB also reviewed Hardy’s preliminary Comfort Hill subdivision sketch plan and discussed his PUD plans, the board also directed Hawley “to draft an affirmative decision” allowing Hardy to subdivide 186 Green St. into two lots.

One half contains the former home of the Fisher Flower Farm business, a building that Hardy will eventually remove and replace with a project to be determined, while he said the other half will be marketed, probably soon, as a site for either a one- or two-family home, which he could possibly build.

“One of the lots will be on the market for either a single family home or a duplex,” Hardy wrote in an email. “The other lot, which contains the old Flower Farm building, is being explored for its best use and economic vitality.”

Overall, Hardy said he remains convinced that Vergennes is marketable because of its walkability, thriving downtown, vibrant restaurant and arts scenes, and proximity to Chittenden County.

“A lot of people are saying Vergennes is really up and coming,” Hardy said. “It’s a livable community, an easy commute to Burlington.”

Little City to consider local option taxes

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — The Vergennes City Council at its Tuesday meeting last week agreed to Mayor Michael Daniels’ suggestion to look at the idea of adopting local option taxes in the city.

Local option taxes piggyback on state sales-and-use or rooms-andmeals taxes by adding 1 percent for local revenue to either or both.

Daniels said a study conducted a number of years ago, when the city briefly considered the idea, showed that such a tax could raise $100,000 a year for Vergennes.

Daniels said that money, rather than on-budget property tax revenue, could be used to fund specific projects called for in the recently adopted Downtown/Basin Master Plan — projects for which there are no funding sources other than hoped-for grants.

Many of the projects were also could only be done with voter apdiscussed during the 2014 Ver- proval of a charter change, and mont Council on Rural Develop- then approval by the Legislature ment Community Visit, and the lo- of that change. cal option tax was also raised then Alderman Renny Perry noted as a possibility then as that the idea had not a way to fund them. gotten far when raised Daniels called “We need to get before because of the the proposed work feedback from recession and opposi“big-ticket items that the business tion from the business need to be addressed,” leaders in the community, in part besuch as improvements community.” cause few other comto Otter Creek basin munities had adopted — Alderman recreation facilities such taxes.

Matt Chabot and to the downtown, Now, Perry said, beincluding traffic-calmcause more towns have ing measures. He said he want- local option taxes in place, included feedback from the council on ing Middlebury, Williston, and, whether to study local option tax- most recently, Colchester, business es. and restaurant owners could be “I’m looking to the city council more receptive. for guidance,” he said.

“Now we’re surrounded by City Manager Mel Hawley said them,” Perry said. “Maybe we adoption of a local adoption tax should look at it again.”

Perry added the actual impact on residents and businesses would not be great, although he understood the emotional issue of taxation.

“The 1 percent really is minuscule,” he said. “They wouldn’t notice it if you didn’t tell them if it was there.”

After Daniels responded he wouldn’t want to do anything that would “drive businesses out of town,” Alderman Matt Chabot said the council should at least put out feelers to the city’s commercial sector.

“We need to get feedback from the business leaders in the community,” Chabot said.

Aldermen reached consensus to take that step, particularly in reaching out to Country Home Products and United Technologies Corp.

“I’d like more information,” said Alderman Jeff Fritz.

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A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Guest Editorial No-strike law a better way This week’s editorial is by Caledonia District Republican State Senator Joe Benning.

In the 1980’s then State Senator Jeb Spaulding introduced and pushed hard for an alternative contract resolution process to avoid the need for teacher strikes or school board contract imposition.

Anyone who has personally witnessed what contract imposition and strikes do to communities, teachers and families knows they are not momentary inconveniences. They bring long-lasting scars and needless animosity as communities polarize into opposing camps. They teach bad lessons to children who are forced to watch as the adults in their lives draw battle lines.

Although thankfully still fairly infrequent, these disputes are bound to increase as financial pressures on our educational system continue to rise.

I’d submit it is time to start an unemotional civil discussion on whether there isn’t a better way.

It is for that reason that Representative Kurt Wright and I are introducing legislation to continue the discussion then Senator Spaulding was advancing three decades ago.

Contrary to the opinion of some, this is not simply an attack on the right to strike. The bill actually does four things and they come as a package. First, it would require that initial and subsequent contract proposals are delivered in a public setting. This forces both sides to approach contract negotiations closer to each other’s positions, because an unreasonable first proposal will be held up to public scrutiny. Fear, suspicion and paranoia are eliminated in the light of public display. In this way months of secret but unsuccessful negotiations that result in contract impositions and strikes can be avoided.

Second, it would prohibit the imposition of a contract. It is this “nuclear option” that inevitably leads to teachers being left to feel they are unappreciated. I’ve been married for 34 years to a teacher who devotes herself to a job far too few understand or appreciate. I’m quite well aware of why we in the community need to support teachers and pay them appropriately. But this nuclear option commences the “our way or the highway” mentality that leads to the other side (our teachers) feeling unappreciated and reacting defensively. It’s time to eliminate it.

Third, the bill would prohibit strikes. It is this “nuclear option” that, as we all know too well, creates battle lines within our communities through the disruption of family life. Strikes also have a direct impact on educational continuity and leave lasting impressions upon our children as the adults posture in opposing camps. Some contend strikes lead to quick resolution, but this argument ignores the months of unsuccessful negotiations leading up to it.

It also fails to recognize that strikes are resolved only because the two sides came back to the bargaining table, something that might have been avoided if they never left it to begin with. Strikes do not foster teacher respect, they do just the opposite. It’s time to recognize the cost is not worth the option.

Finally, the bill calls for examination on how to bring about finality in the event the two sides are unable to reach agreement. This is not unchartCORNWALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL fourth-grader Molly Thelan holds one of the four chickens the ed territory. There are 37 other states that do not allow contract imposischool is raising next to its gardens. tion/strikes. That includes every other state in New England. What they Independent photo/Trent Campbell do and how it works is worth investigating.

As now-Vermont-State-Colleges-Chancellor Jeb Spaulding knows, his college professors cannot strike. Even Vermont’s State Employees Association isn’t allowed to strike. The same goes for the unions in those 37 other states that already prohibit strikes. I’d be hard-pressed to believe these unions are somehow rendered helpless in contract negotiations.

It is my hope that Vermonters will join in a civil conversation to bring about change. Until then secrecy will foster suspicion, contract imposition will create teacher alienation, strikes will generate disrespect and these 1930’s era labor relations weapons will continue to leave permanent two truly wonderful care providers I was pleased to see a discussion and Families. scars. It’s time to talk about change. that have cared for my children over of inadequate childcare in Addison Let me preface by saying that I the past six years and rule out many County on Oct. 9th’s front page, appreciate that the Department for others. and even more pleased to learn Children and Families offers the ADDISON COUNTY Then, without soliciting feedback of the forum that had taken place service of registering and checkingfrom parents or the general public, with childcare experts, educators, in on home daycares. When I was a new parent without a lot of DCF felt it necessary to regulate and legislatures to discuss this Periodicals Postage Paid at Middlebury, Vt. 05753 the life out of my beloved care important issue that challenges so connections to “kid things” their Postmaster, send address change to Addison Independent, providers. Although I believe many families. However, there was website and resources were very 58 Maple Street, Middlebury, Vermont • 388-4944 • Fax: 388-3100 • Web: www.addisonindependent.com valuable. I was able to search for the road to these 100 pages of no mention of what seems to be the E-Mail: news@addisonindependent.com • E-Mail Advertising: ads@addisonindependent.com registered daycares, read snippets unnecessary edicts was paved with most obvious challenge of late for Published every Monday, Thursday by the Addison Press, Inc. Member Vermont Press Association; New England Press about the program written by the good intentions, the outcome is bad. child care providers: the nearly 100 Association; National Newspaper Association.

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Letter (Continued from Page 4) the cost associated with doing so, since child care is not the most lucrative of professions. Yet not meeting them subjects her to DCF “findings” that can be published on their website and/or loss of registration status.

Some of the gems of these regulations that can be found within the 20 pages of detailed rules on “physical environment and safety” are requirements that outdoor play areas must be fenced, free of climbing “hazards,” and that play structures with surfaces greater than 30 inches off the ground must have no less than 9 inches of mulch, sand, or pea stone as required by PUBLIC playground standards.

These are not public playgrounds… they’re backyard swing sets. What, do tell, is wrong with grass? This whole ridiculous measure made me want to start a “Save the Grass!” campaign. The sad result: many care providers have removed their play structures or prohibit daycare kids from using them, I mean, at least we don’t have a problem with childhood obesity in this country.

Oh, wait…

The foolishness does not end there. There’s a requirement that if the provider is unable to adhere to the 3 pages of nicely outlined handwashing requirements (because maybe they went for a hike and took a snack with them) that they must use hand sanitizer, but “Only non‐alcohol hand sanitizer shall be used for children under twenty‐four (24) months of age.” What??? No, thank you. I’ll pass on the triclosan, thanks.

There is a level of detail on changing diapers that I might have wished for when I brought my first baby home sans instruction manual, complete with details on how to check diapers and documenting each diaper change.

The all payer model — There are two pages on “sleep and rest accommodations,” a full page on how and when providers may administer medications and when they may not (and here I thought this was within MY purview to decide for my children), and half a page detailing the required contents of a first aid kit. I’m still scratching my head about how this relates to caring for children: “5.10.1.2.3 On the basement level, at least one (1) exit shall be directly to the outside of the home. Bulkhead type doors are prohibited as exits. If the basement is used, one (1) of the exits may be a window provided the window is no more than forty‐four (44) inches from the sill of the window to the floor and has a minimum opening of at least twenty (20) inches wide by twenty‐four (24) inches high.

The window shall be accessible to children and staff and easy to open.”

Anybody?

Look, I am far from a perfect parent… I screw up on a daily basis. But I’d like to think that if a child-care provider is apt to allow kids to play with handguns while licking lead paint and sticking a coat hanger in an electrical outlet, that my maternal intuition would have steered me away from leaving my kids in their care to start with. I choose home-based care providers because I wanted my kids to have a relaxed and personally nurturing environment in which to grow and thrive. I feel that these regulations are robbing parents of that choice while placing undue burdens on those doing the most important work of caring for our children. It shouldn’t be a leap to hypothesize that they’ve also contributed to the shortage of care-providers that we’re experiencing.

Renee Mosier Cornwall

OPINION? Email your Letter to the Editor to: news@addisonindependent.com

Vt.’s most confusing, best kept secret While health care reform is in and values and, more important, the national news week after week, the priorities of the community we Vermont and Vermont providers serve. We want a system of care continue to chart our own course of whose foundation is primary care. meaningful reform, and UVMHN- We want a healthy community, not PMC is an active a sick community. We participant in this want an integrated sysprogress. In 2017, tem of care, not fragwe “put a toe in the mented care. We bewater”, receiving lieve that coordination about five percent of of care will produce our revenue through better outcomes. Exthe new all payer cellent access is essenmodel. It may be a tial and affordability is coincidence that FY a must. The all payer 2017 was our best fimodel supports all of nancial performance these priorities. in years, but certainWe have been payly our participation ing for health care in in the all payer modthe “fee for service” el did not derail our model since the beThis week’s financials. ginning of time. At In fiscal year 2018 Community Forum our recent budget prewe will be going “all is by Dr. Fred sentation to the Green in” with this model Kniffin, president Mountain Care Board involving payments of the UVM Health I said “fee for service to Porter from Medi- Network’s Porter has been good to us care, Medicaid, and Medical Center. but it is unsustainable.”

Blue Cross all comEverybody in the room ing through the all payer model. agreed. Most healthcare finance This is about a quarter of our total experts agree. We cannot, as a socipatient revenue. Given the mag- ety, continue to pay ever-increasing nitude of this decision for our or- sums of money for adequate health ganization and our community, I care. would like to explain why we are The fundamental flaw in fee for participating in this innovative ap- service is that revenue is generatproach to payment reform and how ed through the treatment of sickit works. ness; the sicker the community, the The why is simple: the all pay- more money the local health care er model aligns with our mission system makes. This approach dis-

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incentivizes the health care system from working with its community to promote wellness. Patients get sick, see providers, pay bills for the service, and it goes on and on. That is the status quo, and it simply cannot continue.

The secret sauce of all payer is that it rewards wellness and aligns the incentive of the patient with the provider — we all win. The patient wants to be well and the health care system will be rewarded if it provides great care and supports the wellness of the patient.

The operational key to the all payer model is the capitated or “block payments” to providers to manage a defined “population” of patients. When you provide a lump sum of money to a health care system and charge the system with caring for a group of patients, you align the patients and the system — everyone wins when the patients are healthy. Also, when the patients are healthy they use less expensive health care services. This results in less expense to the system and the end result is, again, alignment. This is our goal, this is our future.

It is actually a bit more complicated than what I describe here, but this is the essence of all payer. Our mission at UVMHN-PMC is: “To improve the health of our community, one patient at a time.”

We are moving forward with payment reform in a way that supports our mission.

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Obituaries

ADDISON COUNTY

JoAnn Dulin, 84, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — JoAnn Dulin, 84, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 5, in her home at Garden Song at EastView of Middlebury. JoAnn was born in Ticonderoga, N.Y., September 9, 1933, to George Dulin and Ida (McIntyre) Dulin. She was predeceased by her mother and father, a dear cousin, Sue Flanagan of Middlebury, and two special women, Aunt Ida and Aunt Si, both of Ticonderoga. She is survived by her cousins and many friends in Middlebury and beyond.

JoAnn’s father’s legacy was very important to her. George, a chemical engineer, spent his train ride home teaching workmen to read.

He believed strongly in education, one of JoAnn’s most important goals also. Aunt Si and Aunt Ida taught JoAnn to read when she was three years old. As a young girl, JoAnn accompanied Aunt Ida and Aunt Si on their regular visits to the Ticonderoga Paper Mill to care for workers who were ill.

JoAnn followed in the footsteps of her dad, mom and aunts as she pursued her nursing education and career. Upon JoAnn’s graduation from the Rochester, N.Y. School of

JOANN DULIN Nursing, she worked as a community nurse in New York’s North Country.

She graduated from the Columbia School of Medicine with a master’s degree in Nursing. She spent most of her career as a psychiatric nurse, caring for wounded veterans at the

Brooklyn Veterans Administration Hospital. She loved her work with the veterans she served and was saddened when her health required her to retire early.

However, JoAnn continued to give to others in her retirement, whether a cookbook to a friend who loved to cook or her car to a special friend who was in need of a car. Even as her health declined, JoAnn noticed when her sister or fellow residents needed help or just wanted someone to listen to them. If she couldn’t attend to them, she prompted the staff to look after them. JoAnn was always caring about others and doing what she could to help. Her beautiful, warm smile will be missed by her friends, family and her caregivers.

JoAnn attended the Middlebury United Methodist Church. She was one of the original members of the Women’s Spirituality Group.

There will be no service or calling hours per JoAnn’s wishes. If you would like to honor JoAnn’s life and her work, please give a gift to a Veterans Organization for Wounded Veterans of your choosing or to WomenSafe, PO Box 67, Middlebury, VT 05753.◊

Living with Dying An Addison County Partnership

Green burial questions?

This column will work if we get questions from you, our readers.

We want to hear from you, what is on your mind and heart regarding this challenging issue that each of us will need to address in our lives? Send your questions to LivingandDyingQuestions@ gmail.com.

Here is a question submitted by a community member.

My question is about green burial. I feel that if one knows in advance what procedures will be followed when one dies, it may be easier to go in peace. A while ago we had a general meeting at Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society that explained what green burial is and some of the things we need to work towards.

What is the current status of this effort?

Every time I pass a pleasant rural cemetery now I wonder if it is ever going to be “green!” So I am just wondering where it all stands at this time.

— Jeannie Van Order Here is a response from Michelle Acciavatti, a green burial educator and co-founder of the non-profit Green Burial Vermont, dedicated to promoting socially and environmentally conscious burial practices in Vermont:

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As of 2017, a person can be buried unembalmed, in a biodegradable container or shroud, at a depth of at least 3.5 feet, in land managed in an ecologically sound manner, without a vault. This marks a return to how many Vermonters were buried well into the 20th century. However, because Vermont has comprehensive rules regarding placement and management of a new cemetery or addition and each cemetery determines its own by-laws, at this time no cemetery is prepared to create green burial areas that would accommodate this burial practice. The most important thing people can do to help green burial move forward is to contact their local cemetery commission and let them know they want a green burial so that logistical discussions can start taking place. Cemeteries in Vermont need to know just how important green burials are to the communities they serve.

Michelle Acciavatti is founder of Ending Well, which helps people “plan, prepare and experience their own good death.” She can be reached at michelle@ending-well.com.

Here is another response from Ron Slabaugh, a hospice volunteer who has trained with Beth Knox as a home funeral guide. He is part of the statewide organization Green Burial Vermont: I have been advising people to approach the sexton of a cemetery they are interested in, asking if that cemetery would allow a green burial. I know of one instance of someone doing this and the cemetery charged an extra $100 for their lots for the purpose of adding more soil in a decade to maintain the cemetery level for mechanized mowing.

I have a friend who knows where he would like to be buried and would like that cemetery to establish a green burial section (“hybrid cemetery” in the lingo of the Green Burial Counsel) and perhaps plant it as a wild flower meadow, with paths and using natural field stones for grave markers.

He attended the last meeting of the cemetery commission to inquire about this and they agreed to consider it.

If enough of us start asking, it might happen. Once one or two cemeteries create a green burial section, their experience can help make it easier for other cemeteries.

Helpful Resources: “Dying Green” – a film available to watch or buy online “Grave Matters” – a book

by Mark Harris available from the Hospice Volunteer Services Lending Library Editor’s note: This column is provided by the End of Life Care Partnership that has been operating here in Addison County for eight years. Its mission is “to create a framework for our organizations to collaborate on our common goal of providing education about dying, death and options for care.”

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Politicians (Continued from Page 1) importance of agreement,” said Frank. “Civil disagreement is essential to a democracy.”

Sununu concurred, saying: “You cannot move forward, you cannot hone ideas, you cannot improve policy, you cannot make things better without disagreement. Disagreement is how you shave off the useless parts of an idea, by debating and finding common ground.”

Frank, 77, served as a Massachusetts state representative from 1973 to 1981 and then in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 to 2013. Sununu, 78, served as governor of the Granite State from 1983 to 1989 and then as President George H. W. Bush’s chief of staff from 1989 to 1991.

BARNEY FRANK Gail Chaddok, former Washington political editor for Christian Science the legislative arena. First is the Monitor, acted as moderator for the substance of an issue, an area where forum, which was co-sponsored by disagreement is not only expected the college, the nonprofit Common but is essential to the conversation.

Second is what Sununu Ground Committee and called the “will to come the Monitor.

“Civil to a result,” which must Elaborating on the be shared by both parties importance of civil disagreement to achieve a result. disagreement, Sununu is essential to said, “It was never a democracy.” Third, said Sununu, “We have to understand that designed to be easy. Our — Barney Frank results don’t necessarily constitutional form of happen quickly, and that government is designed the process has to be one to make it hard to change major policy.” Starting about two of a long-term commitment to the decades ago, the press started calling exchange of ideas.”

Both also admitted that civil this essential process “gridlock,” sparring is invigorating.

Sununu said.

“Do you want to know why Sununu then elaborated on what it takes to find common ground in Barney and I have done a half a

presents the

Vergennes will get 5 new lighted crosswalk signs

JOHN SUNUNU dozen of these (Common Ground forums) over the last 10 years?” said Sununu. “Because it’s fun to argue, it’s fun to be searching.”

And, as both emphasized repeatedly, that’s how you get things done most effectively.

What’s in the way now, both articulated, is the increasing polarization of the electorate.

Both blamed the media. Both blamed the internet. Both cited such media outlets as Fox News and MSNBC. And both cited the way the internet lets individuals huddle directly with their own affinity group.

“It has promoted a clustering of sameness,” Sununu said. “When you (See The media, Page 15)

By ANDY KIRKALDY events on the city green in the wake VERGENNES — City of a serious dog bite on Sept. 31 Manager Mel Hawley told the that Stroup said left a child scarred.

Vergennes City Council members Stroup, a dog owner herself, said at their meeting last Tuesday that it might not be appropriate to Vergennes had been awarded a permit dogs at “very stressful $37,500 grant through a Vermont environments” on the green.

Agency of Transportation No action was taken, but Hawley program that will fund said organizers of pedestrian-triggered major events had the flashing lights at five right to ban dogs, or city crosswalks. the council could at By next spring some point change its those lights should be city green use policy installed along Main if it wished.

Street at its intersection • D i s c u s s e d with Panton Road, another issue raised Macdonough Drive by Stroup, city and Maple Street, and pool maintenance, at Vergennes City Hall. particularly needed The fifth set will re-caulking along be placed on New the edge of the pool.

Haven Road near It is something the HAWLEY its intersection council has discussed with Green Street, a crosswalk devoting a $14,000 surplus to heavily used by Vergennes Union accomplishing.

Elementary School students.

Hawley said he has already Hawley credited the Vergennes devoted $2,000 to another project Partnership and its marketing and is obtaining an estimate for and development coordinator, the caulking work, which he Amy Bodette Barr, and planning called “not a $2,000 job.” He also commission chairman Shannon noted Watershed Fund proceeds Haggett for their work writing the are already devoted to the pool, grant. and the council could decide to In other business, the council: dedicate more money if necessary.

• Discussed the question • Appointed Aldermen Lowell raised by resident Sarah Stroup Bertrand as the city’s Green Up of whether the council should do Day Coordinator and donated anything about dogs at crowded $150 to that cause.

2017 Garden Game

CATEGORIES & FRONTRUNNERS • • • • • • •

Gary Miller came in to beat his own carrot entry this week, with a couple of impressive specimen. The variety is called a Tender Sweet and Gary says they are some of the best classic carrots of all time. Gary also brought in some large radishes that had gone to seed and shared a secret with us — these seedpods are edible and offer a delicious, mild and somewhat sweet radish flavor. Thanks for sharing the tip, Gary!

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Richard Lilly wowed us this week with an incredibly large rutabaga, measuring a whopping 27” in circumference! He also brought in an impressive sunflower with a head measuring 15” in diameter and a stalk that was about 14” tall! What a sight!

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Pam Thomas came by this week with a pumpkin she couldn’t even move out of the back of the car. It was a beautiful dark orange variety that easily bumped her previous entry off the charts!

Naria Audet came in this week with her prized beet that she has been tending with love all season in hopes to win 1st in this year’s Garden Game!

Well, Naria, at 24” in circumference, your beet will certainly be hard to beet!

We saw some beautiful potatoes this week grown in Lincoln by Edward Lafayette. Each of the three he brought in were perfectly formed and looked delicious! Not only that, they were huge — easily big enough to take the first place seat in that category this year.

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Beet: Naria Audet, Orwell, 24” (circumference) Broccoli: Kelly Mills, Pittsfield, 16” (diameter) Cabbage: Gary Miller, Middlebury, 48” (circumference) Cantaloupe: Harold Strassner, Middlebury, 22.5” (circumference) Carrot: Gary Miller, Middlebury, 6.5” x 23.5” (circumference x length) Cauliflower: Robert Keren, Middlebury, 14” (diameter) Cucumber: Gale Quenneville, Whiting, 16” x 11” (length x circumference) Eggplant: Pam Thomas, Whiting, 14.5” x 25.5” (circumference x circumference) Green Bean: Kanyarat Menard, Shoreham, 33” (length) Onion: Peter Fournier, New Haven, 16.5” (circumference) Potato: Edward LaFayette, Lincoln, 7” x 17” (length x circumference) Pepper: Linda Miller, Ferrisburgh, 14.25” x 15” (circumference x circumference) Pumpkin: Pam Thomas, Whiting, 64.25” x 58” (circumference x circumference) Radish: Pam Thomas, Whiting, 18” (circumference) Rutabaga: Richard Lilly, Bridport, 27” (circumference) Summer Squash: Julie Lonergan, Brandon, 21.5” x 15” (length x circumference) Sunflower: Richard Lilly, Bridport, 17” (diameter) Tomato: Eli & Daisy Madden, Middlebury, 18.25” (circumference) Turnip: Pam Thomas, Whiting, 11.5” (circumference) Zucchini: J Higbee, Salisbury, 30” x 19.75” (length x circumference)

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Musical Witness and Holocaust Representation in Middlebury.

Monday, Oct. 16, 4:30 p.m., Sabra Field Lecture Hall (Room 125), Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. Amy Wlodarski, associate professor of music at Dickinson College, discusses the film score for Alain Resnais’s Holocaust documentary Nuit et Brouillard/Night and Fog (1955), with particular attention to how it illustrates the broader postwar phenomenon of secondary Holocaust witness. Free. middlebury.edu/art or 802-443-3168.

ACTR feedback open house in Vergennes.

Monday, Oct. 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Vergennes Police Department, North Main Street.

Addison County Transit Resources (ACTR) is seeking feedback from riders and other community members on proposed route and schedule redesigns for its in-county and Saturday LINK services. All are welcome.

Call 802-388-2287 48 hours in advance to arrange a ride to the open house.

Addison County Farm Bureau annual meeting in Vergennes. Monday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m., St Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 S. Maple St. Local County Legislators will present information and answer questions and discuss resolutions that are sent on to the Vermont Farm Bureau for adoption. Other issues include discussion of the state’s current use program, the state’s budget and the local foods program.

Door prizes from local sources will be drawn during the meeting. All are welcome. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $12 with RSVP by Oct. 15/$15 at the door. Meeting begins at 7:15 p.m. RSVP to Bill Scott at 802-881-8836 or wjscottjr@comcast.net.

Indivisible meeting in Middlebury. Monday, Oct. 16, 6:30-8 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society Fenn House, 2 Duane Ct. Planning actions, postcard writing and a speaker who has recently moved to Middlebury from Puerto Rico and will share her personal views on the situation there.

Join us and feel free to bring friends.

Musical humorist portrayal in Monkton.

Monday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m., Monkton Fire Station, 3747 State’s Prison Hollow Rd. Noted fiddler Adam Boyce will be portraying Charles Ross Taggart, Vermont musical humorist, near the end of his career in a Vermont Humanities Council More info contact the Monkton Museum and Historical Society at monktonmhs@gmail.com or 802-482-2277.

NER Vermont Reading Series in Middlebury.

Monday, Oct. 16, 7-8 p.m., Marquis Theater Southwest Café, 65 Main St. The New England Review is pleased to present Rob Hardy, April Ossmann, Jericho Parms, and Lizzie Apple, who will read from their new their poetry and essays. The Café will be open at 5:45 for dinner, and Vermont Book Shop will provide copies of the authors’ books.

Addison County Democratic Committee meeting in Middlebury. Monday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. The main agenda item is to elect new county officers and delegates to the state Democratic Party.

Democratic legislators will discuss issues likely to be taken up in the next legislative session. All Democrats are encouraged to attend.

“Un Rapport sur la Banalité de L’amour” on stage in Middlebury. Monday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m., Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center, Middlebury College. Performed in French, this play is the story of love between Hannah Arendt, a young Jewish woman and her German philosophy professor Martin Heidegger, during the rise of Nazi Germany.

Free and open to the public.

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Let’s Grow Vermont tour in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m., Middlebury Town Hall, 77 Main St. The Addison County Chamber of Commerce invites you to join your neighbors and friends to focus on the challenges faced

by Vermont’s shrinking workforce and build an agenda for economic growth. Free and open to the public. More info and registration at addisoncountyedc.org/services/events/ lets-grow-vermont-tour.

Senior foot care clinic in Middlebury.

Tuesday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-noon, Middlebury Recreation Center, 154 Creek Rd. “Visualizing Renewable Energy” talk in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 4:30 p.m., Room 221, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. Photographer Jamey Stillings has been photographing the earth for several decades with a particular interest in conservation and renewable energy. In conjunction with the museum exhibit “Land and Lens.” Free. museum.middlebury.edu or 802-443-2291.

Brain Injury Support Group meeting in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Use the back entrance. More info contact Lisa at 802-388-2720.

ACTR feedback open house in Bristol.

The banality of love

“UN RAPPORT SUR la Banalité de L’amour” is a play based on the story of love between Jewish woman Hannah Arendt, above and years later, and her German philosophy professor Martin Heidegger, during the rise of Nazi Germany. The play will performed in French, and is free and open to the public on Monday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 in Wilson Hall at Middlebury College’s McCullough Student Center.

Tuesday, Oct. 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Library, 40 North St. Addison County Transit Resources (ACTR) is seeking feedback from riders and other community members on proposed route and schedule redesigns for its in-county and Saturday LINK services. All are welcome. Call 802-388-2287 48 hours in advance to arrange a ride to the open house.

“The Sacred and the Secular” talk in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m., Room 304, Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College. Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, serves as the E. Fay Jones Distinguished Professor at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas. Working outside the architectural mainstream, his architecture is based in design strategies that draw upon vernaculars, typologies, and the contradictions of place. Free. middlebury. edu/art or 802-443-3168.

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Breakthrough at Petersburg

IN “VERMONT AND Union Victory” Vermont Civil War historian Howard Coffin will discuss the role Vermonters played in the decisive battle of Petersburg and other important moments in the Civil War on Thursday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., Howden Hall, 19 West St., Bristol. Sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council and the Bristol Historical Society, the talk is free and open to the public.

WEDNESDAY

Leadership transition planning workshop in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-noon, Kirk Alumni Center, 217 Gold Course Rd. Common Good Vermont invites nonprofit professionals and supporters to this workshop aimed to help participants consider the options available for creating and sustaining a culture of leadership succession. Katherine Sims, who has worked with non-profits for more than 10 years, will speak. More info at CommonGoodVT.org.

Memory Café in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m., Join this 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. Memory strengthening activities, with a focus on improving quality of life, led by Lauren E. Bierman DNP, APRN, AGNP-C. Refreshments provided. Free and open to the public. Handicap accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Middlebury.

Wednesday Oct. 18, 11 a.m., Middlebury Recreation Center, 154 Creek Rd. Doors

open at 11 a.m. for coffee hour and a special program with Aaron Retherford from HomeShare VT. Meal will be potato and clam chowder, chicken salad sandwich with tomato and shredded cabbage, and pears for dessert. Advanced reservations required.

Call Michelle at 802-377-1419 to reserve. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity.

Open to anyone age 60 and up.

Tobacco Cessation workshop in Bristol.

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 4:30-6 p.m., Mountain Health Center, 74 Munsill Ave. The first session of a free four-week group workshop to get you the support you need to quit and stay quit. Workshop continues on Wednesdays through Nov. 8. Pre-registration required.

More info contact Susan Bruce at 802-3823406 or sbruce@portermedical.com.

ACTR feedback open house in Ripton.

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m., North Branch School, 898 Lincoln Rd. Addison County Transit Resources (ACTR) is seeking feedback from riders and other community members on proposed route and schedule redesigns for its in-county and Saturday LINK services. All are welcome. Call 802-388-2287 48 hours in advance to arrange a ride to the open house.

Paint-N-Sip fundraiser in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6-8 p.m., Middlebury VFW, 530 Exchange St. Two hours of fun painting with local artist Jackie Rivers.

Paint on 11” x 14” canvas. Proceeds go to support the local veterans programs.

Tickets $35 in advance/$40 at the door.

More info at 802-349-9468 or facebook.com/ paintwithjackie.

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THURSDAY

Community Dinner in New Haven. Thursday Oct. 19, 6 p.m., New Haven Congregational Church, Town Hill Rd. Donations can be made and will go to local food shelf and coat drive. For more information or if you would like to volunteer call Sara at 877-3080. Free.

“Vermont and Union Victory” talk in Bristol.

Thursday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., Howden Hall, 19 West St. The Bristol Historical Society, in cooperation with the Vermont Humanities Council, will host Vermont Civil War historian Howard Coffin to discuss Vermont and the Civil War. Open to the public. Call Steve Ayotte at 802-453-7709 for details.

Peter Zheutlin and Jesse Freidin in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. 19, 7-8:30 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, Main St. Bestselling author Zheutlin and renowned pet photographer Freidin present Zheutlin’s new book, “Rescued.” Evening’s events are free and will include slideshow, photography show, raffle, book discussion and donation collection to benefit co-presenters Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society.

“The Metromaniacs” on stage in Middlebury.

Thursday. Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Middlebury Actors’ Workshop adapts Piron’s 1738 French farce filled with mistaken identity, misplaced ardor and the fight for true love. Tickets, adults $22/Students $12, available at 802-382-9222, townhalltheater.org, at the box office Monday-Saturday noon-5 p.m., or at the door.

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“An Architectural Perspective on the Mahaney Center for the Arts” lecture in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 20, 12:30 p.m., Dance Theater, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Join professor emeritus and Architectural historian Glen Andres for a public talk about the concepts, details and secrets of the Mahaney center in honor of its 25th anniversary. Part of the Fridays at the Museum Series. Free.

Political Polarization in the United States: Causes and Consequences lecture in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 20, 3:30 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Eric L. Davis will discuss why public opinion

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Split personality

THE SILENT MOVIE version of “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” the timeless story about the good and evil in each of us, will screen on Saturday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m., at Brandon Town Hall. Come see the role that established John Barrymore as a silent film star, playing both title roles in the original silent film adaptation of the classic novella by Robert Louis Stevenson. The free and final installment of Brandon Town Hall’s 2017 silent film series.

in America has become increasingly polarized over the past 15-20 years, and how changes in technology and communications have affected public opinion. Free and open to the public. Handicap accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

Written Word Out Loud “Waterways” in Bristol. Friday, Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m., Art on Main, 25 Main St. A poetic exploration of New Hampshire’s waterways by William O’Daly, poet and translator of eight books of the poetry of Chilean Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda and JS Graustein, biologist and editor in chief of the Folded Word press. More info at 802-453-4032.

“The Metromaniacs” on stage in Middlebury.

Friday. Oct. 20. 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater.

Middlebury Actors’ Workshop adapts Piron’s 1738 French farce filled with mistaken

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identity, misplaced ardor and the fight for true love. Tickets, adults $22/Students $12, available at 802-382-9222, townhalltheater.org, at the box office Monday-Saturday noon-5 p.m., or at the door.

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SATURDAY

Annual pancake breakfast in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Oct. 21, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Ferrisburgh Fire Station, 3196 US Route 7. Bacon and sausage will be served along with fluffy pancakes, topped with award-winning local maple syrup. Adults $8, seniors $7, kids under 12 $5.

Church breakfast in Shoreham. Saturday Oct. 21, 8-10 a.m., Shoreham Congregational Church, School St. Pancakes, eggs,

sausages, home fires, beverages and a surprise. Adults $8/children under 12 $4/ families with small children $20.

Craft fair and raffle in Vergennes. Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Church, 85 South Maple St. Handcrafted jams, jellies, fleece items, slippers, mittens, sweaters, jewelry, cards, wooden toys and more, along with baked goods, luncheon, and raffle to benefit St Peter’s Cemetery Association.

Wildlife management workshop in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Oct. 21, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Lower Otter WMA, Sand Rd. Learn about the wildlife management techniques used by the VT Fish and Wildlife Department that can also be used on private property.

This workshop will showcase a number of different forest and habitat management techniques used to manage a forest property for wildlife.

Vermont Covered Bridge Society meeting in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-noon, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Speaker Robert McCullough, UVM Professor of Historic Preservation and the author of “Vermont Crossings: A History of Vermont Bridges,” will talk about historic site preservation and Scott Covered bridge experience. A social hour will follow; attendees can share covered bridge materials at this time.

Tours of covered bridges in the area will be discussed.

Costume Blow-Out Sale in Middlebury.

Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., HOPE Conference Room, 282 Boardman St. Just in time for Halloween. Vintage clothing, hats, shoes and coats. Single items and bargains by the bagful. Look for balloons and signs. Cash only. All proceeds benefit the Middlebury Community Players’ Scholarship Fund.

Annual ham dinner of the Starksboro.

Saturday, Oct. 21, seatings at 5 p.m. and 5:45 p.m., First Baptist Church, 2806 Route 116. Village Meeting House Society meal with baked ham, mashed potatoes, winter squash, cole slaw, homemade baked beans, rolls, a variety of homemade pies baked by some of Starksboro’s best pie makers, and beverages. Small silent auction. Tickets: adults $10/$5 children under 12/Family $25 for two adults and two children, additional children $3 each. More info at 802-453-5227 or 802-453- 2079. Take-out available.

Chiller theater — ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ on screen in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. In ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ (1920). John Barrymore plays both title roles in the original silent film adaptation of the classic novella by Robert Louis Stevenson. A spook-tacular performance that helped establish Barrymore as one of the silent era’s top stars. Part of Brandon’s

silent film and live music series.

“The Metromaniacs” on stage in Middlebury.

Saturday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Middlebury Actors’ Workshop adapts Piron’s 1738 French farce filled with mistaken identity, misplaced ardor and the fight for true love. Tickets, adults $22/Students $12, available at 802-382-9222, townhalltheater.org, at the box office Monday-Saturday noon-5 p.m., or at the door.

Samuel Beckett’s “Molloy” on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m., Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse, 1197 Exchange St. Conor Lovett of Gare St. Lazare Ireland portrays Molloy’s quest to find his aged mother, interrupted by police, a dog, the dog’s owner, and his own thoughts.

Directed by Judy Hegarty. Alcohol, coffee and other beverages available at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets $12.

Snake Mountain Bluegrass plays Brandon.

Saturday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Come hear toe-tapping tunes combine with harmonies and songs.

The group is known for their vocal, instrumental, and original songwriting talents, plus a great sense of humor and onstage banter.

Tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info contact 802-247-4295, info@brandon-music.net or online at brandon-music. net

LIVEMUSIC Zephrus in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 20, 9 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern.

Dark Star Project in Bristol. Saturday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m., Hatch 31.

Snake Mountain Bluegrass in Brandon.

Saturday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music Stella Blue Sky in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern.

Heath Quartet in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

The Horsetraders Halloween party in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 28, Two Brothers Tavern.

Gang of Thieves in Vergennes. Saturday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Vergennes Opera House.

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Escape to a fun world of 18th-century France in ‘Metromanics’ Middlebury Actors Workshop, Central Vermont’s premiere professional theater company, is delighted to present a new comedy

by David Ives, “The Metromaniacs,” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19.

Additional performances will take place on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20 and 21, at 7:30 p.m. as well as a Sunday matinee on Oct. 22 at 2 p.m.

“The Metromaniacs” (a person addicted to poetry, or to writing verses) is based on an obscure French Farce by Alexis Piron, but playwright David Ives has updated the script with modern references, zippy language and rhyming couplets, making it incredibly enjoyable for today’s audience. One might call it “Dr. Seuss for adults.”

Ives, famous for modern masterworks such as “Venus In Fur” and “All In The Timing,” has been described as a modern cut-up artist, a master magician and a brilliant comic wordsmith.

The original “Metromaniacs” is based on a true-life incident involving celebrated satirist Voltaire, who fell in love with the poems of a mysterious poetess from distant SNAKE MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS will perform old material as well as new songs from its upcoming album at Brandon Music on Saturday, Oct. Brittany (read: Appalachia), and 21, at 7:30 p.m. publicly declared his love for the lady, only to have it revealed that the A world elsewhere. A purer world, inarticulate suitor Dorante; Jack arrangements. The group is known on the Run” and “Head Over Heels poetess was actually a guy living in where characters are drunk on Bradt as Damis’s grumpy uncle for their vocal, instrumental, and in Love with You.” Paris who took his revenge on the language and high-comic passion. from Toulouse; and Will Larsen as original songwriting talents, plus a Retired Middlebury College poetry establishment And that is what ‘The Damis’s scampish valet. great sense of humor and onstage Professor Humphrey and for not appreciating Metromaniacs’ delivers Tickets are $22 adults/$12 banter.

Middlebury construction company his genius. The play in spades.” students, and may be purchased at Founding members Gregg owner Connor formed Snake takes place in a time The cast features towhalltheater.org, by calling or Humphrey (guitar and vocals) and Mountain Bluegrass about 30 years where poets are the hot Burlington actor Andy visiting the THT box office, 382- Mike Connor (banjo and vocals) are ago. At the time, they were both celebrities and everyone Butterfield as the famous 9222 (Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 joined by Earle Provin (mandolin living near Snake Mountain and is in love with love. poet Damis; Larry p.m.), or at the door, if available. and resophonic guitar), Mike Boise someone asked them what style Director Melissa (bass) and Milo Stanley (fiddle). of bluegrass they played. “Snake

by Greg Pahl Connolly as his wealthy SNAKE MOUNTAIN Lourie explains, “I host Francalou; Chris BLUEGRASS AT BRANDON Fans will be thrilled to hear the Mountain Bluegrass,” was their picked the play for our Caswell as the saucy MUSIC band is putting together a new immediate response and the name Fall Classic series because, in trying maid Lisette; Jennifer Catalano as Snake Mountain Bluegrass will album with several originals. Come has been theirs ever since. times, sometimes what we really Francalou’s disaffected, poetry- perform at Brandon Music on to the concert to preview a few of Concert tickets are $20. A preneed is an escape, to a world of loving daughter Lucille; Jory Saturday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. the tunes, like “For Keeps,” a song concert dinner is available for $25. champagne, love and gorgeousness. Raphael as her handsome but Snake Mountain’s “toe-tapping written by Provin. You’ll also hear Reservations are required for dinner tunes combine the best of modern some covers such as Alison Kraus’s and recommended for the show. and traditional bluegrass” (Seven “Dream of Me,” an old country tune Venue is BYOB. Call 247-4295 or Days) with harmonies and songs originally sung by Vern Gosdin, e-mail info@brandon-music.net for that vary in tempo from hard driving and songs like “Up and Down the reservations or for more information. “breakdowns” to softer, folk-type Mountain,” “Mr. Spaceman,” “Fox (See Arts Beat, Page 11)

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Cosmic Forecast

FOR SAMUEL BECKETT fans, actor Conor Lovett of Gare St. Lazare Ireland will stage two Beckett plays, “Molloy” on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. and “Malone Dies,” Sunday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m., at the Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse, 1197 Exchange St. in Middlebury.

Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road in Brandon.

CPO FALL CONCERT The Champlain Philharmonic will return to Ackley Hall at Green Mountain College in Poultney on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday, Oct. 22, at 4 p.m. at the Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society Sanctuary in Middlebury, located at 2 Duane Court, to present their Fall Concert series, “Eutierria” (meaning to belong to the good earth), featuring works that portray the connection between music, the great outdoors and Bohemian life.

The orchestra will be led by Artistic Director, Matthew LaRocca.

He teaches theory and composition at UVM, directs the South Burlington Choir and is director of MusicCOMP, an organization that teaches composition to hundreds of students throughout Vermont. LaRocca also is the Artistic Curator of the Vermont Symphony’s Jukebox concert series.

Featured on the program will be: “An Outdoor Overture” by American composer Aaron Copland; “Pastorale d’ete” by Arthur Honegger; “The Moldau,” from “Má vlast” by Bedrich Smetana; and Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 6,” also known as the “Pastoral Symphony.”

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

Tickets are available at the door for both performances for $15 general admission, $10 seniors, and $5 students. For more information visit champlainphilharmonic.org or at facebook.com/ChamplainPhil.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN There will be two live

performances this week at Two Brothers Tavern located at 86 Main St. in Middlebury. Join Two Brothers every Wednesday at 9 p.m. for The Open Mic, an evening of music, comedy or anything else.

Two Brothers Lounge is a laid back atmosphere where collaborations and libations fuel creativity.

Alternately hosted by Mark Sikora and Kai Stanley, come cheer on your friends or let loose on the stage. It’s free to enter and there is no cover charge.

Then, on Friday, Oct. 20, the tavern presents Zephrus at 9 p.m.

The always hypnotizing Zephrus return to the Lounge with their tight arrangements of both classic and modern rock. Their adventurous and talented musical excursions are captivating and well-worth getting off the internet and out to the bar.

There is a $3 cover charge. For more information, call Two Brothers at 388-0002.

VERMONT COFFEE COMPANY PLAYHOUSE There will be two plays presented by the Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse and Gare St. Lazare Ireland this week. The first, “Molloy,” will take place on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m., in the Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse, 1197 Exchange St., Suite 3, in Middlebury. The second play, “Malone Dies,” will take place on Sunday, Oct. 22, in the same location at 7:30 p.m. Both plays will be performed by Conor Lovett and directed by Judy Hagarty Lovett. If you love Beckett, the Irish or just great story-telling, check it out.

Tickets are $12 each, and can be purchased at eventbrite.com. For more information, email: playhouse@ vermontcoffeecompany, or phone at 802-398-2776, ext. 819.

ARIES: March 21-April 20. Aries, if you have a gut feeling about something but not much tangible proof to back up your suspicions, use your intuition as a guide. It seldom leads you astray.

TAURUS: April 21May 21. Taurus, racing through all of your activities will get you somewhere fast, but the results may be sloppy.

Slow down and see the bigger picture.

GEMINI: May 22June 21. Gemini, if you continue to vacillate on a decision, pretty soon you will begin to doubt your decision-making abilities. Trust your intuition.

CANCER: June 22-July 22.

Taking everything onto your shoulders is one way to get noticed, Cancer. But it’s also a way to burn out. When others offer to lighten your load, take them up on it.

LEO: July 23-Aug. 23. Leo, a newfound commitment to living healthy will benefit you in the short- and longterms. Keep up the good work and enlist others to help you stay motivated.

VIRGO: Aug. 24Sept. 22. Virgo, others trust your instincts when it comes to making big decisions. Follow your heart and explain your thought process along the way so loved ones feel in the loop.

LIBRA: Sept. 23-Oct. 23. Libra, allow others to explain their position before you make an important decision.

Outside input can give you a more well-rounded perspective.

SCORPIO: Oct. 24Nov. 22. Scorpio, accept others’ offers to help when your schedule fills

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S A G I T TA R I U S : Nov. 23-Dec 21.

Sagittarius, a renewed passion for a hobby has motivated you to be more creative. Embrace this newfound vigor, even enlisting others if you so desire.

CAPRICORN: Dec. 22-Jan. 20. Capricorn, embrace a newly presented challenge as an opportunity to hone your skills and illustrate to others your ability to adapt and thrive. Your efforts won’t go unnoticed.

AQUARIUS: Jan. 21-Feb. 18. Aquarius, the prospects of a new relationship prove reinvigorating.

Make the most of this opportunity and embrace the chance to experience new things.

PISCES: Feb. 19-March 20. Take a few minutes for yourself this week, Pisces. It is important to have some alone time so you can gather your thoughts.

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Best of Luck in the future to all Addison County Students!

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Students of the Week from area High Schools Middlebury Union High School

Middlebury Union High School is pleased to introduce Greta Hardy-Mittell, daughter of Ruth Hardy and Jason Mittell, of East Middlebury as the featured student of the week. A senior at MUHS, Greta is involved in many aspects of the school and is well known for her musical talents. Greta is pursuing a challenging curriculum this year and loves her classes, especially Advanced Placement English with Mr. Krahn. She’s also taking Introduction to Sociolinguistics at Middlebury College, which she thoroughly enjoys.

An avid writer, Greta has participated in the Young Writers Project and participated twice in the New England Young Writers’ Conference at Bread Loaf.

Greta was invited to share one of her poems, “Don’t Tell Me I Can’t Cry,” at the Women’s March in Montpelier on January 21, 2017. She read the poem before an assembled crowd of 10,000 people on the steps of the Vermont Statehouse. Greta was chosen as a semi-finalist in the highly competitive Calvin Coolidge Scholars Program. She traveled to Washington, D.C., in August, as a guest of the Coolidge Foundation, and was the only Vermont student chosen for this honor. While in the capital, she and peers from across the country toured the White House and the Supreme Court, listened to lectures and participated in debates on political issues.

Greta Hardy-Mittell She said the experience continued to fuel her interest in activism.

MUHS Greta has a special interest in environmental science and art and highly recommends that students take advantage of the Governor’s Institute program offerings. She did two of these programs, one in art and one on environmental science. She describes both as “great!”

When asked about what words of advice she has for her fellow students at MUHS, Greta suggests trying new things and “stepping outside of your comfort zone.” She did this when she tried out of the cross country and track teams, an experience she thoroughly enjoys.

Looking ahead to life after MUHS, Greta would like to enroll in a liberal arts college or university that offers a broad range of coursework. She’s not sure yet what she will study, but she wants to include her love of music. She’s been a member of the MUHS band for four years and the jazz band for three. She plays both the clarinet and the piano and says that participation in Districts, All State Music Festival and Berklee College of Music’s competition have been highlights of her musical career. She is looking forward to May 2018, when she performs a solo with the Vermont Youth Orchestra at Burlington’s Flynn Theater.

Whether it is on the stage, a field, in a concert venue, or in the classroom, we’re confident that Greta’s future is bright.

We wish her a wonderful senior year and best of luck beyond.

Middlebury Students of the Week receive a free pizza from Green Peppers.

Vergennes Union High School Vergennes Union High School is pleased to recognize Shawn Richards as its Student of the Week. Shawn lives in Addison with his mom, Kimberly Richards. He has an older brother, Brandon, who graduated from VUHS in 2014.

Last year Shawn was in the Forestry Program at the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center. During his year there he participated in several statewide competitions, winning first place in the land and soil judging and in the twig and pest identification competition. Shawn also rowed for the VUHS team during his middle school and ninth-grade years.

Shawn has served as a volunteer on the Addison Fire Department for several years, completing numerous trainings. He has also completed his Water Rescue and Ice Water Shawn Richards Rescue Certifications.

VUHS Outside of school Shawn plows driveways during the winters. He is also an employee for Button Bay State Park. During the off season he works with Bill Scott at Greenbush Gardens.

Shawn’s advice to other students?

“Don’t quit. You’ll get there when you get there,” he said. “Do your best and never let anyone put you down. You can do anything you set your mind to.”

Beth Adreon, an educator at VUHS, appreciates Shawn’s many good qualities “Shawn’s sense of humor and ability to engage with his classmates brings an unique perspective to classroom discussions and his written work,” she said. “He is able to link his academics to the real world and see value in the content he is exposed to.”

Following graduation from VUHS, Shawn plans to pursue a career as an electrician. The faculty, staff and students of VUHS wish Shawn the very best in the future.

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The media Everybody I talk to is for it.’ And (Continued from Page 7) can communicate that well, you can it’s true. Everybody they talk to, have a party immediately with the everybody they listen to on the 40 people who agree on everything radio, everybody they follow on the the same way and you don’t have to internet is the same.

“So the problem is not simply invite anybody else.”

Frank further criticized the that people have different values. internet for its lack of vetting and Each (group) is convinced that it’s its erasure of important layers of in the majority and therefore resents expertise, calling the internet “the compromise.”

Both also blamed academia for greatest source of misinformation narrowing debate. in the history of the Given recent world.” debates and unrest at “It used to be that “You cannot Middlebury College to get something move forward, and campuses around printed you had to put you cannot the nation over what it in front of at least hone ideas, constitutes hate one other person,” he you cannot speech vs. free speech, added.

Frank spoke straight Frank told students improve policy, from the heart about that “I heard it on you cannot his experiences as a the internet” is the make things ground-breaking gay equivalent of what better without activist. Six decades in his and Sununu’s disagreement. older than the college student days went students who made up as the equally lame Disagreement is how you shave most of his audience, “Somebody told me.” he delivered a kind This “clustering” off the useless of insight that could into political echo parts of an only be communicated chambers on both idea.” the right and the — John Sununu — as both personal experience and left has made the political belief — from electorate intolerant of the compromise necessary to the one generation to another.

It is dangerous, Frank said, to political process, both said.

“It’s one thing when people claim that because something disagree because they think you offends you you shouldn’t have to might have made an error. It’s listen to it.

Some people think that “you another when they think you have betrayed them, when they think you shouldn’t have to listen to things consciously refused to do what you that are very upsetting to you. And I understand that. And I’m told that can,” Frank said.

He gave an example from the LGBT people shouldn’t have to ongoing debate over health care, listen to people who offend them.”

Frank paused and continued: saying that recent exchanges with many on the left has gone like “I’ve heard this argument before, this: “‘Why didn’t you guys have that there’s a particular sensitivity to single payer in 2009?’ Because discussion relevant to LGBT issues we didn’t have the votes. There such that people should be protected wasn’t a majority for it. ‘What do from having to hear it.”

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“I was told, ‘I’m sorry, they don’t GET INVOVLED IN POLITICS want to have you because a lot of Both men encouraged students straight people find and other attendees it much too upsetting to get engaged in the to talk about two men “If you’re political process. having sex.’ There was engaged in an What’s important, a book called ‘Heather activity that said Sununu, is “to Has Two Mommies,’ recognize that the which was a pioneering makes you system is complex, to book about a child feel warm and not get frustrated when being raised by a supported and things don’t happen lesbian couple, and part of a group quickly, to understand it was banned from of people with the value of checks and libraries, banned from to participate whom you are in balances, schools because the in the process and stay argument was it would total solidarity, with it. You’ve got to be too upsetting for the you’re probably keep at it and keep at straight children to let not advancing it.” this happen.

Frank again that cause very “So this argument much.” concurred: “Yes the that people should — Barney Frank system is frustrating be protected against but the only way you’re hearing things that going to exercise your would be upsetting to them, I must rights is to participate in the political tell you it’s an argument I spent a lot system.” of time fighting in the campaign for Frank then pulled no punches LGBT rights.” in telling students that feel-good

demonstrations don’t accomplish as much as getting involved in electoral politics. He gave the example of two different responses to the financial crisis of 2008: the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street movement.

“The Tea Party got fully involved in the politics of the Republican Party and Occupy smoked dope and had drum circles,” Frank said. “I’m going to tell you, not surprisingly, people smoking dope and beating drums have much less impact.”

Today, Tea Party Republicans are the major force in the U.S. House of Representatives, Frank observed.

He concluded with a key principle based on “all my years in politics,” saying that if you’re advancing a cause and “you’re engaged in an activity that makes you feel warm and supported and part of a group of people with whom you are in total solidarity, you’re probably not advancing that cause very much.

You’re cheering each other on, and you’re not reaching out.”

Reporter Gaen Murphree is at gaenm@addisonindependent.com.

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Rally lifts VUHS boys’ soccer team

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2-1 win over MVU has playoff implications

By ANDY KIRKALDY SWANTON — The Vergennes Union High School boys’ soccer team on Friday rallied for a critical win at Missisquoi, 2-1.

The result put the Commodores at 5-5-1, good for seventh place in Division III with two games remaining on their schedule.

It appears all but certain they will host a first-round game unless they drop both their remaining contests while both No. 8 Thetford (4-6-1) and No. 9 Windsor (5-7) sweep the rest of their games, and even then the points could still favor VUHS. On Friday the 0-12 T-Birds took the lead on a Ryan Raleigh goal with 19 minutes to go, but Josias Salomao netted the equalizer within a minute.

Ezekiel Palmer converted a penalty kick for the game winner with three minutes to go.

Both VUHS goalie Jeffrey Stearns and MVU’s Kyle Gilbert stopped 10 shots.

Score BOARD

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Field Hockey 10/11 Colchester vs. MUHS.....................6-0 10/11 Essex vs. Mt. Abe...........................5-0 10/11 OV vs. Windsor...................... 4-3 (OT) 10/13 CVU vs. MUHS...............................3-0 10/13 Mt. Abe vs. Rice..............................0-0 10/14 OV vs. Springfield...........................5-0 Football 10/13 MUHS vs. Burlington..................19-14 10/13 North Country vs. Mt. Abe............34-6 10/14 Mill River vs. OV.........................35-33 Girls’ Soccer 10/11 Mill River vs. MUHS........................6-3 10/11 Mt. Abe vs. Missisquoi....................8-0 10/11 Spaulding vs. VUHS.......................3-1 10/11 OV vs. Windsor...............................1-0 10/13 OV vs. Bellows Falls.......................5-0 10/14 Mt. Abe vs. Spaulding............ 2-1 (OT) 10/14 Rice vs. MUHS...............................2-0 10/14 Milton vs. VUHS.............................5-0 Boys’ Soccer 10/12 OV vs. Mill River.............................4-0 10/13 VUHS vs. Missisquoi......................2-1 10/13 MUHS vs. Mt. Abe..........................1-0 COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Soccer 10/11 Midd. vs. Castleton........................3-0 10/14 Midd. vs. Trinity...............................0-0 Men’s Soccer 10/11 Midd. vs. Castleton........................1-0 10/14 Midd. vs. Trinity...............................1-0 Field Hockey 10/14 Midd. vs. Trinity...............................4-0 10/15 Midd. vs. Husson............................7-0 Football 10/14 Williams vs. Midd........................27-26

TIGER DEFENDERS BEN Crawford, left, and Tucker Moulton get the ball away from Eagle senior William Wright Friday in Bristol. Middlebury won the game, 1-0.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

MUHS boys hold off Eagles for 1-0 victory

By ANDY KIRKALDY BRISTOL — The Middlebury Union High School boys’ soccer team’s edge in first-half possession translated into a 1-0 win over host Mount Abraham on Friday. But despite the Tigers’ territorial advantage the Eagles always seemed to be a counterpunch away as the game wore on.

As the teams enter the final week of the regular season the win kept the 7-1-3 Tigers in fifth place in Division I, just ahead of Rutland (8-31) and nipping on the heels of No. 4 Champlain Valley (9-3), although they will probably need help to catch

the Redhawks.

With the playoffs looming, Coach Reeves Livesay was pleased to see his Tigers play well vs. a tough opponent on the road; they outshot Mount Abe, 23-7, although the Eagles earned a 3-2 edge in corner kicks with their work in the second half.

“I think it’s a great win,” Livesay said. “They’re definitely one of the strongest teams on our schedule, and I think they’re playing well, so it’s a good result for us as we head into the end of the season.”

The Eagles dropped to 7-5, and probably out of the running for a

D-II top-four seed. Coach Mike Corey praised the Tigers’ ball control, and his team’s ability to fight back as the game progressed.

“I didn’t have a clock on it, but they had a lot of possession early,” Corey said. “But it became a little more balanced, and I really like what we did in the second half. I thought we had a lot more possession. We were playing the game we try to play, and we weren’t giving them as many opportunities.”

And the Eagles did create several dangerous chances of their own, although Corey noted not finishing them has become an unsettling

trend: They have scored just five times in their past six games.

“I’d like to say we’ve been just unfortunate,” he said. “But in previous games we had way more and we still didn’t finish them.”

The Tigers probably wished they put a couple more on the board early, when their midfielders — J.D. Goettelmann, Tyler Giorgio, Eben Jackson, Ben Turner and Owen Palcsik — moved the ball well and rarely let it out of the Eagle end, and striker Camden Simpson threatened constantly.

But the Eagle defense of Jackson (See Boys’ soccer, Page 17)

Field hockey teams near the Otter boys top Mill River playoffs; OV, Mt. Abe both win ADDISON COUNTY — Otter Valley won twice to highlight local high school field hockey action late last week, when also Mount Abraham picked up a tie in two outings and Middlebury dropped a pair of contests. Teams are entering the last week of regular season play.

OTTERS On Wednesday Alia Edmunds’

third goal came with 1:46 remaining in overtime as the Otters defeated host Windsor, Division III’s firstplace team, 4-3.

Sophie Markowski also scored for OV, and Katie Coolidge assisted Edmunds’ game-winner. Windsor goalie Glenna Ricard made seven saves, and OV’s Ellie Ross stopped (See Field hockey, Page 18)

BRANDON — On Thursday the Otter Valley boys’ soccer team blanked visiting Mill River, 4-0, as senior Josh Letourneau popped in a hat trick.

With the result the Otters improved to 6-4-1 and set a program high-water mark for wins in a season. MRU dropped to 2-9-1.

Ethan Sulik-Doty also scored for the Otters, with an assist from Justin Tremblay. Maxwell Williams

set up one of Letourneau’s 3 strikes.

OV goalie Clay Hayes posted the shutout with six saves and plenty of help from OV defenders Sawyer Heath, Patrick McKeighan and Nathan Claessens.

Next up for the Otters are road games at Whitchester (a cooperative of Whitcomb High School in Bethel and Rochester High School) and Leland & Gray on Monday and Wednesday, respectively.

Addison Independent, Monday, October 16, 2017 — PAGE 17

Tiger football beats BHS, in playoff hunt BURLINGTON — The Middlebury Union High School football team injected itself back into the Division I playoff race on Friday, when the Tigers knocked off previously undefeated Burlington, 19-14.

The Tigers are 4-3 and moved into fifth place in Division I with a game at No. 6 Champlain Valley (3-4) this Saturday remaining in the regular season. Their losses have come to the top two teams in the D-I and the top team in D-II. MUHS fell behind on Friday when Kevin Garrison’s 12-yard scoring run immediately followed Ryan Mitchell’s 80-yard return of the opening kickoff.

But the Tiger defense held BHS (6-1) in check while the offense scored the next 19 points: a 1-yard

Tyler Hotte run to make it 6-6 at 10:54 of the second quarter, an 8-yard Hotte run to cap the Tigers’ first possession of the second half, and an 11-yard TD pass from QB Cody Pomainville to Lane Sheldrick with 8:01 left in the game to make it 19-6.

With about five minutes to go, Burlington took over at the Middlebury 24 and soon after a 19-yard Garrison run Manny Dodson scored from the three. Garrison finished with 79 yards on the ground, well below his average.

The Tigers ran out the clock when they got the ball back. Sheldrick finished with a game-high 102 yards, Hotte ground out 80 yards on 21 attempts, and Cam Devlin picked off a pass.

In high school girls’ soccer

Eagles & Otters claim two victories apiece

EAGLES WILL Shoenhuber, left, and Silas Burgess try to direct a header toward the Middlebury goal during Friday afternoon’s game in Bristol.

Boys’ soccer (Continued from Page 16) Counter and Will Schoenhuber in the middle and Sam Schoenhuber and Eli Rickner on the flanks worked hard and kept many of the Tigers’ 16 first-half shots from landing on target. Goalie Ethan DeWitt made six of his 10 saves in the half, including punching away a Palcsik free kick.

The Eagles had two chances before the Tigers broke through, but no one could reach middie Weston Allred’s big serve from the right side, and striker William Wright couldn’t quite get to middie Nick Catlin’s feed from the left.

The Tigers pressed again, and Simpson fired just high on a long serve from center back Tucker Moulton in the 31st minute. Simpson made no mistake five minutes later. Stationed to the left of the penalty stripe, he settled a Jackson free kick from the left sideline and calmly picked the lower right corner to make it 1-0.

The Eagles had a chance as time

expired. Counter tossed a throw-in from the right sideline to the goalmouth, and striker Silas Burgess solidly struck a header that sailed just outside of the near post.

The Tigers’ edge in shots dropped in the second half as the Eagle midfield began to contest territory well.

Owen Maille, Sam Paradee, Eric McKean and Catlin were among those effective with and without the ball.

Livesay said the Tigers had to grind out the win.

“We had a lot of energy all the way through. Mount Abe played tough the whole way, and they definitely sort of began to get the play in the second half and had us defending a lot more,” he said. “They were more active on the ball and got more pressure on our midfielders.”

Paradee created several chances on the left side, the best of which came in the half’s 14th minute. He beat a defender and carried into the

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

box along the end line and found Catlin cutting toward the center of the goal. But Tiger goalie Santiago Fernandez came off his line to deflect Catlin’s point-blank one-timer wide off his chest.

In the 20th minute Tiger defender Devon Kearns cleared the ball out of a scramble after an Eagle corner kick, in the 36th minute center back Ben Crawford broke up a Rickner run into the box, shortly afterward Fernandez came out to beat Catlin to a ball, and finally in the 38th minute Fernandez snared the last Eagle chance, a Rickner header after another long Counter throw.

Corey believes the Eagles can be a dangerous playoff team if they can figure out a way to put away a few of their chances.

“These guys, these guys, each game out, I think they’re getting it” he said. “If we can solve the finishing issues, then I think we will be a team that will be a very hard out.”

ADDISON COUNTY — Mount Abraham and Otter Valley each won twice in high school girls’ soccer late last week, when also Middlebury and Vergennes each lost twice.

Teams wrap up regular season play this week.

EAGLES On Wednesday the Eagles routed winless host Missisquoi, 8-0. Casey Ober (four goals, one assist) led the assault, Abby Mansfield added a goal and an assist, and Lydia Pitts, Becca Laurent and Emma Carter each scored. The Eagles held the T-Birds without a shot on goal, while two MVU goalies combined for 20 saves.

On Saturday the Eagles topped host Spaulding (4-8) in overtime, 2-1, on a Carter game-winner. The Eagles tied the game on a Tide own goal on a corner kick. Olivia Paine stopped six shots for Mount Abe,

and Tide goalie Randi Dudley made 20 saves.

The Eagles improved to 8-4 with their fourth straight win and are tied for fifth place in Division II. OTTERS On Wednesday the Otters got a second half goal from Julia Eastman and 14 saves from goalie Sophie Walker to edge visiting Windsor, 1-0. Gabby Poalino and Mary Kingsley set up the goal, and Coach Rick Hedding said Leah Pinkowski and Mallory Lufkin keyed the defense.

On Friday the Otters posted their third shutout win in five games, 5-0 over visiting Bellows Falls as Walker made five saves. Paolino scored a hat trick and set up a Kingsley goal, and Eastman also scored. Sarah Calvin and Kingley picked up assists as OV improved to 4-7-1.

(See Girls’ soccer, Page 18)

MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School sophomore Devon Kearns keeps the ball away from high-flying Eagle Sam Paradee Friday in Bristol.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

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Otter Valley football rally falls short NORTH CLARENDON — Host Division III Mill River outlasted the D-II Otter Valley Union High School football team, 35-33, on Saturday.

The 5-2 Minutemen took a 28-0 lead before the 0-7 Otters rallied behind quarterback Tyler Rowe, who threw for 270 yards and five touchdowns, four to Payson Williams and one to Dylan Mackie.

Rowe also ran 11 times for 75 yards, while Chandler Corey added

14 carries for 43 yards.

But the Otters couldn’t contain MRU running back Josh Bishop, who rushed for 278 yards and two scores, including a 15-yard run after OV cut the MRU lead to 28-26 in the third quarter.

OV moved 71 yards for a late 14yard Rowe TD pass to Williams, but the Minutemen recovered the onside kick attempt and ran out the remaining seconds.

Schedule

Girls’ soccer

(Continued from Page 17) TIGERS On Wednesday host Mill River (91) doubled up the Tigers, 6-3. Olivia McPhee scored three times for MRU, and goalie Kaylyn Cottrell made 13 saves.

Ada Anderson scored two goals, both set up by Helen Anderson, and also assisted an Ailey Bosworth strike. Abby Gleason (five saves) and Carly Burger (nine saves) split time in the MUHS goal.

On Saturday Rice (10-2) edged MUHS, 2-0, as Alex Dostie notched a goal and an assist and goalie Hannah Miller stopped nine shots, a total matched by Gleason and Burger.

The 7-5 Tigers are No. 8 in D-I. COMMODORES On Wednesday host Spaulding topped VUHS, 3-1, despite 15 saves from Commodore goalie Anya Sonwaldt. Freshman middie Sydney Weber drilled home a free kick for VUHS. The Tide tallied four saves from Lindsey LaPan. On Saturday Milton (9-2-1) blanked host VUHS, 5-0. Sonwaldt Spectators are advised to consult school stopped 10 shots as injury-plagued websites for the latest schedule updates.

VUHS fell to 3-9.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Field Hockey 10/17 MUHS at Rice........................ 3:45 PM 10/17 S. Burlington at Mt. Abe......... 3:45 PM 10/17 Fair Haven at OV........................ 7 PM 10/19 Essex at MUHS..................... 3:45 PM 10/19 U-32 at Mt. Abe...................... 3:45 PM 10/21 Windsor at OV...........................11 AM Football 10/20 Mt. Abe at Fair Haven................. 7 PM 10/20 North Country at OV................... 7 PM 10/21 MUHS at CVU............................ 1 PM Girls’ Soccer 10/17 MUHS at Mt. Abe........................ 4 PM 10/17 Milton at VUHS........................... 4 PM 10/18 OV at Green Mt. Union............... 4 PM 10/20 VUHS at Missisquoi.................... 4 PM 10/20 MUHS at Milton.......................... 4 PM 10/20 Mt. Abe at Rutland...................... 4 PM 10/21 Twin Valley at OV....................... 6 PM Boys’ Soccer 10/17 Milton at MUHS.......................... 4 PM 10/18 GMVS at Mt. Abe........................ 4 PM 10/18 Spaulding at VUHS..................... 4 PM 10/18 OV at Leland & Gray.................. 4 PM 10/21 Missisquoi at MUHS................... 4 PM 10/21 VUHS at Milton........................... 7 PM 10/21 West Rutland at OV.................... 8 PM Cross Country 10/28 State Meet at Thetford...............10 AM

Eagle in flight

MOUNT ABE SENIOR NICK Catlin avoids Tiger defenders Joseph Findlay, left, and Tucker Moulton during Friday’s game in Bristol. Middlebury won the game, 1-0.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Field hockey (Continued from Page 16) two shots.

On Saturday the Otters blanked host Springfield, 5-0. Edmunds (two goals, one assist), Coolidge (two goals) and Chelsea Reed (goal, three assists) accounted for the OV offense, and Ross made one save.

Cosmo goalie Anna Church stopped 17 shots.

At 9-2-1 the Otters stand in third place in Division II with two home games to go vs. Fair Haven (Tues-

MCTV SCHEDULE Channels 15 & 16 MCTV Channel 15 Tuesday, Oct. 17 5 a.m. Health Care Forum 6:30 a.m. Public Affairs 10 a.m. Selectboard 1 p.m. Development Review Board (DRB) 3 p.m. Energy Week 4 p.m. Congregational Church 7 p.m. Selectboard 10:30 p.m. Health Care Forum Wednesday, Oct. 18 5 a.m. Development Review Board 7:30 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 9:30 a.m. Lifelines 10 a.m. Selectboard, DRB 3:30 p.m. Health Care Forum 5 p.m. Vote for Vermont 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:15 p.m. Public Affairs 8 p.m. Selectboard, Health Care Forum Thursday, Oct. 19 5 a.m. Energy Week 6 a.m. Public Affairs from VMX 7 a.m. Vote for Vermont 8 a.m. Congregational Church Service 11:30 a.m. Eckankar 12 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 6:15 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Lifelines 7:30 p.m. DRB, Green Mt. Care Board Friday, Oct. 20 5 a.m. Eckankar 5:30 a.m. Green Mt. Care Board, Public Affairs 10 a.m. Selectboard, DRB 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 6:15 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Eckankar

8 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs Saturday, Oct. 21 5 a.m. Public Affairs 8:30 a.m. Lifelines 9:30 a.m. Eckankar 10 a.m. Selectboard, DRB 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 6:45 p.m. Bulletin Board 7 p.m. Public Affairs 10:30 p.m. Energy week 11:30 p.m. Green Mt. Care Board Sunday, Oct. 22 5 a.m. Public Affairs (VMX) 9 a.m. Catholic Mass 9:30 a.m. Vote for Vermont 11 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 12:30 p.m. Selectboard 4 p.m. Congregational Church Service 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6:45 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 7 p.m. Catholic Mass 7:30 p.m. Public Affairs Monday, Oct. 23 5 a.m. Energy Week 8 a.m. Public Affairs 10 a.m. Selectboard, DRB 6:45 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 7 p.m. Energy Week 8 p.m. Lifelines 9:30 p.m. Green Mt. Care Board MCTV Channel 16 Tuesday, Oct. 17 5:45 a.m. The Archaeology of Burlington Intervale 7 a.m. Ecology & Geology of Vermont 7:57 a.m. First Wednesdays – Global Policies 9:30 a.m. Vermont State Board of Education

day) and Windsor (Saturday).

EAGLES On Wednesday visiting Essex improved to 9-2 by blanking the Eagles, 5-0. Hornet Jenna Puleo notched two goals and an assist.

Mount Abe goalie Chessley Jackman racked up 15 saves for the Eagles, who were held without a shot on goal.

On Friday the Eagles tied host Rice as Jackman stopped 13 shots. Rice goalie Emily Rachek made four saves.

At 3-5-4 against their mostly D-I schedule the Eagles look like the No. 5 seed in D-II. TIGERS On Wednesday Colchester moved to 8-2-1 by topping the host Tigers, 6-0. Laker Meg Lehouiller recorded two goals and an assist to lead her team, and Colchester goalie Ciera Morse stopped four shots.

On Friday the 0-10-1 Tigers fell to visiting Champlain Valley despite 13 saves from goalie Bridget Audet.

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5:30 p.m. Hannaford Career Center (HCC) 6:50 p.m. The Story Matters–Kirsten Hoving 7 p.m. Madaila on the Mountain 8:31 p.m. ACSD Board Meeting 11 p.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) Wednesday, Oct. 18 5 a.m. Vermont State Board of Education 12:45 p.m. Archaeology of Burlington Intervale 2 p.m. Ecology & Geology in Vermont 3 p.m. Forests-Carbon & Climate ResistanceApproaches for Woodland Management 4:45 p.m. Bookstock-Jack Mayer 5:30 p.m. Madaila on the Mountain 7 p.m. ACSD, HCC Board Meetings 9:30 p.m. Ecology & Geology in Vermont 11 p.m. The Story Matters–Kirsten Hoving Thursday, Oct. 19 5:30 a.m. All Things LGBTQ 6:30 a.m. The Story Matters-Faith Gong 8:30 a.m. Archaeology of Burlington Intervale 9:45 a.m. Ecology & Geology in Vermont 10:45 a.m. Forests-Carbon & Climate ResistanceApproaches for Woodland Management 12:30 p.m. Madaila on the Mountain 2 p.m. Bookstock-Jack Mayer 3:30 p.m. The Story Matters-Faith Gong 4:15 p.m. All Things LGTBQ 5:15 p.m. ACSD, HCC Board Meetings 9:30 p.m. Madaila on the Mountain Friday, Oct. 20 5 a.m. The Story Matters-Kirsten Hoving 5:33 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange 10:46 a.m. Archaeology of Burlington Intervale 12 p.m. Ecology & Geology of Vermont 1 p.m. Moccasin Tracks 3 p.m. HCC, ACSD Board meetings 7 p.m. The Story Matters-Kirsten Hoving

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After 40 or 50 years of working hard to most critical financial period in one’s lifetime.

Good choices made during this period can earn a living, all of a sudden set you up for a secure and you are supposed to trust that rewarding retirement. Poor your savings will in fact support After 40 or 50 choices can lead to irreparable you for the rest of your life as years of working mistakes that prevent you from you spend your days doing all hard to earn a living the retirement of your of those things you never had dreams. This is a critical time to time for. And while it always living, all of a seek advice from an objective sounded nice to travel the world sudden you are expert, even if you have never or snuggle for long days on the supposed to trust sought out this advice before. couch with nothing to do but that your savings There are some key questions: enjoy a novel or catch up on the will in fact support 1) What will I do with my life TV series you’ve been hearing you for the rest of after I retire? Ideally, you will about, will you actually be happy your life as you want to replace work with filling every day like this? activities you enjoy that will How do you plan your day spend your days motivate you to get up and stay when you don’t have work doing all of those active. 2) How much money guiding your routine? How will things you never will I need to live on once I’m you maintain the relationships had time for. retired? Prepare a budget of how that you have formed in your much you think you’ll need each professional life? And perhaps the question at the very top of the list, how year, factoring in health care costs, long-term should you budget your savings to ensure it care, and estimates of the costs of your goals will cover you for the rest of your life, so you — travel, supporting grandchildren in college, charitable giving, etc. 3) When should I start don’t become a burden on your family?

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Jacob Haigh/Community Investment Counselors: Do I want to do this on my own or do I want to involve someone who helps people do this every day? What lifestyle or spending level do I want to have upon retirement? Do I want a new car every five years or a second home or to eat out three times per week? Do I want to work part-time in “retirement” or stop working altogether? How much income-tax flexibility am I creating for myself at retirement? What are my options for Social Security filing? Are my investments in a good position to meet my financial targets?

Shawn Oxford/Bristol Financial: Here are a few places to start: What does retirement look like for you? Will you retire completely or will you work part time? At what age do you want to retire? Will you have enough to live on in retirement for 25-30 years? Many are now living longer so longevity has to be factored in.

Malissa Marshall/Marble Trail Advisors: The decision to retire is not just a financial one, but an emotional one, as well. Some people don’t want to give up their work, so they plan to pare back their hours instead, for as long as (See Planning, Page 25)

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Planning (Continued from Page 20) they can, rather than retiring altogether.

1) What are my goals, dreams and priorities after I retire? 2) How much money will I need to live on once I’m retired? Use financial planning software to model out the probability that you can meet all these goals during your lifetime; if not, you will need to make choices (as most of us do). One of the key questions for your financial assets is how much of an investment return you need to make, which is closely tied to how much risk you can afford to take on (and still sleep at night). Using planning software can help you determine how much risk you may need to accept to meet your goals, or modify them if needed.

Question: When is the best time to start planning for retirement? What is too early/ too late?

Malissa Marshall: It is never too early — even minors can plan for retirement. As soon as you start working (including a summer paper route), you can start contributing to an Individual Retirement Account, or IRA. Nor is it ever too late — we work with many clients already in retirement who still need help with planning: making sure they have proper diversification in their portfolios; choosing the best, low cost options; taking tax-efficient distributions from their retirement accounts; planning for long-term care, a move to a retirement facility, etc.

Shawn Oxford: The best time to start planning was yesterday. The earlier you start the easier it will be to make retirement decisions in the future because you want to rather than because you have to. 30-40 years of compounding is better than 10-20 years.

However, with that said it is never too late to start.

Don Devost: It’s admittedly difficult to motivate someone in their 20s to think seriously about retirement. What’s most important — at any age — is to start saving. Due to the awesome power of compound interest, living below your means and generating investable wealth at a young age can have a profound impact on your financial security later in life.

Whether you are at a point in life where you have clarity into when you will retire, whether you will have children, or if you’ll go back to school, having savings and building wealth opens up a world of possibilities. As your nest egg grows, then start thinking more carefully about what your money is for and how best to save for your various goals.

If, on the other hand, you’re like most folks who didn’t start saving seriously before your 40s, then the answer is clear, you need to start planning for retirement NOW. Question: On average, how much money should you plan on needing for retirement?

Don Devost: Unfortunately, no one is average when it comes to retirement, and most people don’t want to set what’s average as a goal. A great many people live only on their Social Security checks. Some are even happy. Most of us set our sights a bit higher.

Financial institutions put out a lot of ads aimed at convincing you there’s a “number” they can figure out for you that will take care of all your worries. Most of their approaches are based on simplistic rules of thumb that may work in some situations, but can be disastrous in others.

The best course of action is to have a longterm financial plan that articulates how much you will spend and where that money will come from, and then review and revise that plan regularly, at least on an annual basis.

Jacob Haigh: Who needs more money at

retirement: a person who just wants to keep the lights on throughout their life or someone who would also like to be charitable and take three cruises each year? This rhetorical inquiry nudges us toward a proper mindset about our own retirement needs and points out the error of sound bites such as “On average you need 80 percent of your pre-retirement income to retire.” Averages don’t represent ANY individual’s unique life, goals, or resources.

The amount that you “need” depends on your vision of retirement and how you perceive needs vs. wants. It may seem counterintuitive, but the best way to direct your saving and investing decisions today is to work backwards from a realistic retirement “end-goal” that you create.

Malissa Marshall: This is a very individual decision, based on one’s unique circumstances.

You should take a look not only at what income sources you’ll have (Social Security, c o m p a n y pension, annuity, inheritance, etc.), but also at the expenses you’ll incur (annual living expenses, medical, longterm care, travel, other goals, car purchases, legacy for children, etc.). There are other factors, as well, such as how long you expect to live, and how much risk you can take on (which may limit the amount of return you may receive from your investments, and therefore require more savings).

Shawn Oxford: Most folks can retire and maintain a familiar lifestyle with approximately 70-80 percent of their pre- retirement income.

This is considering lifestyle preference and assumptions such as many of the big liabilities being paid for pre-retirement. i.e. mortgage, college bills for kids etc. However healthcare and longevity tend to be the factors that influence retirement the most. Long-term care considerations and estate planning can help plan for this.

often advantageous and volatile financial markets could actually be your best friend as an Accumulator. Retirees are the opposite in many ways, and are often more focused on preserving the wealth they have accumulated and strategizing how to best “spend” the investments they have. They should be thinking about trying to mitigate the negative effects of market downturns, distributing their assets to themselves in a “tax-efficient” manner, and determining sustainable withdrawal rates each year. For Pre-Retirees retirement is becoming a closer reality and meaningful assets should have accumulated. The best advice for them is to be taking a serious look at the “how much do I need” question by refining their retirement spending vision and

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Question: How do you recommend retirement planning differently when you’re addressing people of different ages?

Malissa Marshall: When you’re younger (20s-30s), you may need to pay off student loans and/or save to purchase your first home, which affects the amount you can save toward your retirement. When you are older (40s-50s), you may be faced with finding a balance between funding college and retirement at the same time. Even when you are in retirement, you could be faced with supporting elderly parents, or struggling children, as well as yourself. At every stage, there are always trade-offs to be made, based on your individual priorities, since the vast majority of us do not have the financial resources to “have it all.”

Jacob Haigh: We don’t like to generalize, but to simplify, put yourself into 1 of 3 categories: Accumulator, Pre-Retiree or Retiree. Accumulators often have minimal retirement savings and have many nonretirement goals competing for their incomes such as debt repayment, college savings for children, and/or home purchases to name a few. To prioritize we focus these clients on the tradeoffs between their goals and discuss the best “types” of accounts and investments to be utilizing. For example, the unique tax characteristics of a Roth IRA account are

determining where they stand.

D o n Devost: Over the c o u r s e of your lifetime, the nature of your “capital” changes. Early in your career, when you have many working years remaining and an ability to learn and apply a vast array of knowledge, you are rich in human capital, but poor in financial capital. So you should be thinking about translating your human capital into financial capital. Think about how well your career and its earnings potential aligns with your goals and, if necessary, adjust.

In mid-career you are still rich in human capital — you have less runway ahead but probably acquired some skills along the way — and you have the ability, hopefully, to start thinking more about how much longer you want to work and what kind of retirement you want. If you are still light on financial capital, you still have time to catch up.

If you’re still working into your 60s it’s time to start thinking specifically about what the future will hold and realistically about how much longer you can work and what sort of lifestyle you can afford once you retire.

Shawn Oxford: In your 20s and 30s, you should start saving for retirement — preferably using tax-advantaged retirement accounts that let you direct money into equities. Through equity investing, your money may grow and compound profoundly with time — and you have time on your side. You may be married and started a family around this point, and if so spending has probably increased quite a bit from when you were single. As you save and invest in pursuit of long-range financial objectives, remember also to play a little defense. Create a will and identify a financial power of attorney in case something unforeseen happens.

In your 40s and 50s, you might feel “sandwiched” between taking care of your kids and your elderly parents or relatives.

Your spending may reach a new peak, but hopefully your salary is rising as well. Do your best to maintain your retirement planning efforts through this time in the face of the other financial stresses. Try hard not to dip into retirement savings to pay for other things like college tuition, regardless of how onerous the loans may seem.

Once you reach your mid-50s through your 60s, you are in the “red zone” before retirement. Do your best to accelerate your retirement contributions and make safe financial choices that minimize risk in your portfolio as retirement nears. Work to reduce or eliminate all outstanding debts before retirement so you are not faced with that stress in retirement.

Question: What (or who) are some of the best resources for those who are starting to plan for retirement?

Jacob Haigh: A great starting point is to ask family, friends or neighbors what financial planners they trust or have had success with and then interview a few of them to determine who you have a good rapport with. This should be a costfree consultation. Focus on “Investment Advisors” who get paid a fee for financial advice rather than the financial transactions that they make for you.

Malissa Marshall: We recommend speaking with an advisor who is a fiduciary — someone who is obligated to put your interests first — rather than someone who is incentivized to sell you a particular product.

Of course, there are many books, magazines and websites that you can also use to better educate yourself on some of the considerations that go into creating a viable plan (such as investments, insurance, and estate planning), but know that such advice is not tailored to your specific circumstances.

Shawn Oxford: Retirement for most is a life-changing event and one that many avoid discussing. Meeting with a trusted professional can help ease folks concerns with whether one is on track to meet ones retirement goals.

Often individuals are not sure with the types of questions and concerns they should have when considering retirement.

Don Devost: Speaking with someone you know who has been recently retired — and seemingly happy with how things are going — is an easy way to gain some insights into what’s involved.

Question: Just because a person “can” retire, should they?

Shawn Oxford: This is such an individual decision. If you enjoy what you do and you want to continue, why retire? Perhaps retirement is not working 40 hours a week, but it is working 10-15 hours at a more leisurely pace. On the other hand others may have had family health issues, and decide that they just can’t wait and want to retire at the earliest possible opportunity.

Malissa Marshall: We believe in developing plans that are flexible and therefore can adapt as circumstances and goals change. Planning is not a one-time event which results in a final, bound document for your bookshelf, but rather should be considered as an ongoing, at least annual process of revisiting where are, and what you would like to achieve. Scaling back on work hours, rather than outright retirement, can also make the transition easier, and provide both additional financial resources early in retirement, as well as a chance to experience some of the benefits of having more free time to pursue other goals.

Don Devost: People should first think about how they want to live and then consider how they will afford to live that way. Putting off retirement as long as possible doesn’t make sense for someone who’s financially secure and has other activities they’d enjoy doing more. Many retirees don’t realize they already have the financial resources they need to enjoy life the way they want.

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(MS) — Companion animals bring great joy for them. to their owners. The unconditional love cats • Adult pets may already be house trained, and dogs provide appeals to people of all ages. saving seniors the trouble and effort of While many people associate pets with kids training them. who can’t wait to welcome the first cat or dog • Seniors may find cats fit their lifestyles into their homes, pets can benefit more than dogs, as cats are less aging men and women as well. active and do not need to be Pets provide It’s not uncommon for seniors much-needed walked or played with as much to feel lonely or depressed when mental as dogs. Cats also are small and they retire, their children move easily maneuverable, meaning away or they lose a spouse or close stimulation, even seniors who have arthritis friend or friends. The American and many or other physical limitations can Humane Society states that studies pet owners easily care for cats. Many cats are show pets help seniors overcome find their pets also content to spend long periods loneliness and depression by help them of time sleeping on their owners’ providing affection, company and become more laps. entertainment. Pets also provide • Small dogs that can be active much-needed mental stimulation, physically within the house might be a good and many pet owners find their pets active as well. idea as well, especially for seniors help them become more physically with mobility issues. They’re active as well. also easily transported to and from vet Seniors who adopt pets may also feel a sense appointments. of purpose when helping animals who may It’s important that seniors carefully weigh not have anywhere to live. This is particularly the benefits of adopting a pet against any true of older companion animals, which many limitations they may have. Having a backup young families are understandably hesitant to plan for care is advantageous as well. Seniors adopt. Mature pets might be an ideal fit for should not adopt a pet if they anticipate seniors. When seniors are looking to adopt a frequent travel or medical care that requires pet, there are various reasons why older pets they be away from home for long periods of or particular animals might be the perfect fit time.

Seniors and exercise:

Tips to avoid injuries and get healthy

(MS) — Exercise is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. Daily exercise can improve mood, promote an active lifestyle and reduce a person’s risk for a host of ailments, including diabetes and heart disease.

Despite the importance of exercise, many people live sedentary lifestyles into their golden years. Seniors who want to embrace a healthier way of life and get more physically active should first consult with their physicians before beginning an exercise regimen.

Certain medications may limit just how far seniors can push themselves, while preexisting conditions may make specific types of exercise off limits. After discussing their limitations with their physicians and developing a safe exercise routine, seniors can heed the following tips to avoid injury but still get healthy.

• Pick a partner. Whether it’s a spouse or a friend who is physically active or wants to be,

try exercising with a partner, at least initially.

Doing so can provide the motivation you need and partners can serve as safety nets should you need assistance completing an exercise or suffer an injury and require medical attention.

Personal trainers can serve as your partner, and many gyms offer discounts to seniors on personal training services.

• Start slowly. Seniors who have not been physically active for some time should take a gradual approach to exercise. Instead of heading right for the treadmill, exercise bike or elliptical machine, start walking every day.

When it rains, find a treadmill you can walk on. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends seniors begin by determining how many steps they can take in a day and then gradually working toward 10,000 to 15,000 steps per day. Utilize stepcounting apps on your smartphone to track (See Exercise, Page 27)

Senior Lifestyles • Addison Independent, Monday, October 16, 2017 — PAGE 27

Feeling cold?

Being chilly can be a ‘normal’ part of aging (MS) — As people age, many report feeling Certain medical conditions or medications chilly even when the temperature outside is may be to blame, too. SUNY Upstate Medical warm. Studies have shown that older people University offers that some drugs, like beta are more likely to have slightly colder body blockers, can decrease heart rate, which can temperatures than their younger counterparts. reduce circulation to the extremities. High Feeling cold can be the result of the natural cholesterol levels can impair blood flow. aging process, or it may be symptomatic Hypothyroidism, or an underperforming of a medical condition. thyroid, also can affect a Understanding the reasons person’s ability to regulate Older people behind chilliness can help body temperature.

It’s generally have people take proper action. imperative that people speak Aging adults can feel cold for less subcutaneous with their doctors to rule out various reasons. As people age, fat stores and any medical conditions or their metabolisms slow down, muscle mass, medication issues that may be leading to decreased energy. both of which contributing to their feelings of During times of low energy being cold. output, one can feel cold. The can insulate their The following are some American Geriatric Society bodies from cold additional steps aging men and Foundation for Health suggests weather. As a women can take to stay warm. that individuals with slower result, they may • Make sure you are at a metabolisms may not produce have trouble healthy weight for your gender enough heat from their own and age. regulating body bodies to stay warm.

• Get the cardiovascular Circulation issues also may temperature. system pumping by exercising be a concern. As people age, Exercise and more. the walls of their blood vessels healthy eating • Layer clothing until you may lose their elasticity, may help remedy feel comfortable so that you are negatively affecting circulation this situation. not adjusting the thermostat as as a result. Vasoreceptors also frequently. may no longer be as quick to • Wear a vest to keep your direct blood vessels in order to constrict to chest warm to prevent heat being drawn from keep body temperature up. the extremities. Often the body will sacrifice Inadequate fat storage may also be a heat in the hands and feet to keep its core contributor. Older people generally have warm. less subcutaneous fat stores and muscle • Invest in wool socks and blankets, as wool mass, both of which can insulate their bodies will help wick away moisture from the body. from cold weather. As a result, they may Feeling cold is usually nothing out of have trouble regulating body temperature. the ordinary when a person gets older.

Exercise and healthy eating may help remedy Fortunately, there are ways that older men this situation. and women can stay warm.

Exercise (Continued from Page 26) your progress. Apply the same slow approach to strength training exercises, lifting only very light weights at first before gradually increasing weight as your body acclimates to the exercises.

• Stretch. Bodies that have been inactive for lengthy periods of time are inflexible, and lack of flexibility increases your risk for injury. The AAOS recommends that seniors warm up their bodies before stretching with five to 10 minutes of low-intensity activity

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such as walking. Then stretch gently, remembering to relax and breathe during each stretch.

• Switch things up. When strength training, do not work the same muscle group two days in a row. Muscles need time to recover.

If you prefer circuit strength training where you exercise various muscle groups in one day, do not strength train on back-to-back days, leaving at least one day in between strength training sessions so muscles have ample time to recover.

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Stand together — prevent falls

BURLINGTON — As we get older, our bodies, our sense of balance, and gravity all seem to conspire to cause us to fall more frequently — sometimes resulting in injuries that have a long-term impact on our health and quality of life. Last month, more than three dozen people gathered in Montpelier to celebrate the 10th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day, and to raise awareness of healthy aging strategies and activities available to older Vermonters. Governor Phil Scott declared September as Falls Prevention and Awareness Month.

While falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injury for people 65 years of age and older in Vermont, they are not “We all have an inevitable part of a role to play aging. State officials in preventing and partners including falls — Falls Free Vermont, health care the state’s falls professionals, prevention coalition, want Vermonters to service know that most falls providers, avoidable, and that state agencies, are there are many ways to community stay safe, strong, and groups, independent as we age.

“As Vermonters, families we value our and friends. independence.

As we Together, we age, it’s important can make a that we work to stay difference for as healthy as we can our loved ones to stay as independent as we can,” said and for our entire Vermont Monica Caserta Hutt, commissioner of the community.”

Vermont Department — Monica of Disabilities, Aging Caserta Hutt and Independent Living. “We all have a role to play in preventing falls — health care professionals, service providers, state agencies, community groups, families and friends. Together, we can make a difference for our loved ones and for our entire Vermont community.”

“Older Vermonters are at a greater risk of falling and being injured,” said Steve DeVoe, with the Injury Prevention program at the Vermont Department of Health. “As we age, our balance becomes less steady, and reduced bone density may lead to bone breaks from even relatively minor falls.” In 2014, there were 20,293 emergency department visits due to falls, and 2,134 hospitalizations resulted in total costs reaching almost $62 million.

According to DeVoe, fall prevention efforts have included outreach to groups ranging

from health care providers to construction KEEP MOVING Find activities and exercises that help contractors. The Health Department recently concluded a two year project using Vermont’s improve strength, mobility and balance.

Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers Consider joining a falls prevention class, such to implement FallScape, an evidence-based as Tai Chi, Matter of Balance, or other courses falls prevention program. EMS personnel are in your community. in a good position to reach people directly, CHECK YOUR EYES Have your vision checked especially in rural areas. once a year and update your “Most falls can be prevented,” For more information glasses as needed.

DeVoe said. “What’s important go online to: is for people to know the simple healthvermont.gov/emergency- MAKE YOUR HOME SAFE Most falls happen at home. things to do to prevent falls, and preparedness-ems/injuryKeep floors clutter free, remove to talk with their doctors and prevention/prevent-falls or secure small rugs, add loved ones about concerns, and or to Falls Free Vermont at: grab bars to bathrooms, have to let them know of any falls.” fallsfreevermont.org handrails and lights installed The Health Department and near all staircases, and make the Falls Free Vermont coalition are working to help older adults take action that sure your home is well-lit. Be watchful of pets who can get underfoot. can significantly reduce their risk of falling: Call the statewide Senior Helpline at SPEAK UP Talk with your medical provider, family or 1-800-642-5119 to get information about the friends about falling or fear of falling. Have many community organizations and services your doctor check medications for any that may that provide falls prevention screenings, as cause dizziness. See whether taking vitamin D well as classes and activities that help older supplements is right for you to improve bone, Vermonters gain strength, improve balance and build confidence. muscle, and nerve health.

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(MS) — Visits to a physician are just one step people make in an effort to improve their well-being. While it’s important that everyone visit their physicians at least once a year for a When checkup, seniors may need to see their visiting physicians more the doctor, frequently than other it is easy age groups. for anyone When visiting to miss the doctor, it is important easy for anyone to miss important components components of what of what the the doctor is saying, doctor is and it’s just as easy saying… to misunderstand certain instructions or medication information. Seniors who bring companions along to appointments with their physicians can reduce the risk of misunderstanding advice or diagnoses given by their doctors.

Data from U.S. News and World Report states that about one-third of seniors still living on their own take a companion with them to their routine doctor’s office visits. Companions are typically spouses, but they can include children or other family members as well.

Patients may find there are many advantages to bringing someone along to an appointment. And companions may want to learn more about patients’ goals at each appointment prior to going along so they can prepare and know how to help during the appointment.

LISTEN People tend to forget at least half of what they hear in the doctor’s office, says the Archives of Internal Medicine. This tendency may be increased when patients are nervous about the potential outcome of their visits. Bringing a companion along means that both people are actively listening. Together, the information they’ve heard can combine to provide a full account of the visit.

TAKING NOTES Companions can jot down important notes about the appointment, such as dates and times for follow-up visits, (See Appointments, Page 29)

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(MS) — Physical activity and proper diet in people ages 45 to 70. Researchers found and nutrition can help people age 50 and older evidence of cognitive decline in the 45-year-old maintain their physical health. But there are participants as well as the older participants. It’s also ways aging men and women can preserve never too early to put a brain health plan into brain health in an effort to prevent or delay the motion. cognitive decline that affects millions of seniors • Read more books. across the globe.

Reading can open individuals up to new It’s easy to overlook the importance of vocabulary and scenarios that promote a stronger keeping the brain healthy. However, a decline in brain and recall ability. Enrolling in an education brain function can result in poor concentration, course at a local college, community center or memory loss and a host of other online also may be beneficial. issues. Sometimes, by the time • Hit the gym.

Reading can open symptoms present themselves, Several studies suggest an it may be too late to reverse any individuals up to association between physical new vocabulary damage. activity and reduced risk of Research suggests that a and scenarios cognitive decline. This could be combination of nutrition and that promote a because exercise elevates heart mental, social and physical stronger brain rate, which pumps more blood to activities may have a greater the brain and body. impact with regard to maintaining and recall ability.

• Supplement with DHA. and improving brain health than DHA is an omega-3 fatty any single activity. Harvard Medical School also acid that is dominant in the brain. Adhere to a states that volunteering, caring for others and Mediterranean diet, which is generally high in pursuing hobbies may benefit the brains of older natural sources of omega-3, including fish and adults. mono-unsaturated fats from olives, olive oil, A study published in the Archives of General nuts and seeds. Supplements also may help, but Psychiatry found participants who reported individuals should consult with their doctors higher levels of purpose in life exhibited superior about which products to take. cognitive function despite the accumulation of • Challenge the mind. abnormal protein depositions (amyloid plaques Men and women can engage in challenging and neurofibrillary tangles) in the brain, a activities that stray from their routines. Puzzles, hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. Having a strategic games, jigsaw puzzles, or difficult purpose also may help those who do not have hobbies can benefit the brain.

Alzheimer’s disease.

• Keep a close-knit group of friends.

In addition to the suggestions mentioned Regular conversation and social interaction is above, those who want to boost brain health can a key component of any brain health wellness consider these strategies. plan.

• Start exercising the brain early on.

Slowing cognitive decline and promoting A study published in 2012 in the British greater brain health should be a priority for Medical Journal examined cognitive function adults of all ages.

Appointments (Continued from Page 28) medication advice and any other instructions that may be forgotten once the patient leaves the office. Companions can later translate the jargon-heavy language of a physician into an understandable language the patient can fully understand.

MEDICAL HISTORY Sometimes a companion can be a useful resource, calling a doctor’s attention to a patient’s prior hospitalizations and illnesses.

Companions can even call attention to any medications the patient is currently taking.

SERVING AS AN ADVOCATE Very often a companion can operate as

a patient advocate, clarifying questions or getting further information out of a doctor if the patient is hesitant to ask. If the information isn’t clear, the companion can raise red flags or ask to have the instructions put in a different light.

TRANSLATION Sometimes patients need companions who speak their native languages when their physicians do not.

People are learning that bringing a family member or friend along to doctors’ appointments can be a smart way to make the most of doctor/patient interactions.

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‘Stuff the Bus!’ was a success

ADDISON COUNTY —This past August and September the United Way of Addison County organized its second year of “Stuff the Bus!” and the “Back to School Shop,” a two-part program that directly supports youth and schools in Addison County.

The Back to School Shop has been serving families and the area youth for over a decade and the United Way of Addison County recognizes that folks in the community look forward to and rely on the benefits of the program year after year. In combination with the collected supplies and nearly $4,000 in cash donations from donors in the community, the United Way was able to prepare over 150 suppliesstuffed backpacks for elementary, middle school and high school kids.

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Meeting the educational needs of area youth is paramount to their success, explains Jesse Brooks, regional prevention partnership coordinator for the United Way of Addison County.

“We know that when students feel confident they perform better overall,” Brooks said. “We have the ability as an organization to give every student in Addison County the chance to walk through the doors on their first day of school, feel certain of their skills and capabilities and not be distracted by deficiency.”

According to the 2015 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, nearly 50 percent of students in Addison County (grades 9-12) do not feel valued by

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In combination with the collected supplies and nearly $4,000 in cash donations from donors in the community, the United Way was able to prepare over 150 supplies-stuffed backpacks for elementary, middle school and high school kids. their community.

“It is vital that programs like the Back to School Shop continue

because of what it demonstrates to our youth,” Brooks said. “Since nearly half of our students feel this way it is an obvious priority to continue our efforts to offer and enhance the Back to School Shop and programs that are similar to it.”

United Way of Addison County expressed their gratefulness to the distribution points in the county, as well as to Betcha-Transit and UTC Aerospace for their help with these programs.

Backpacks are still available for students by calling the United Way of Addison County office at 3887189.

Addison Independent, Monday, October 16, 2017 — PAGE 31

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Symphony Orchestra in-school programs; $1,000 to the Open Door Clinic; $750 to RSVP/Bone Builders; $598 helped WomenSafe clients; and $500 helped fund the Better Middlebury Partnership’s Spooktacular.

In addition, $400 went to the MAUHS Middle School, $400 to the Cornwall School for transportation and its after school program, $250 went to the MESA Read-a-thon; and $100 to help Starksboro Sports Programs.

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Addison County’s Humane Society Finley. 9.5 years, American Shorthair tabby, neutered male. Finley is a total love bug who came from a home that had too many animals and too much chaos for his liking.

He was okay with the laid-back cats but he did not like the dog or the young energetic kitten. He has lived with caged birds and a free roaming parrot and showed no interest in any of them but really enjoyed sitting next to the domestic rabbits in his home and munching on hay with them! Finley would do best in a home that can provide him with a calm and quiet environment. In return, he will provide his new family with tons of love and affection!

Sophie. 10 years, shorthaired Tortie, spayed female. If you are looking for a sweet, older inside/outside kitty, then have we got the cat for you! Sophie is an affectionate, talkative cat looking for a new home where she won’t be chased by dogs. She gets along great with older mellow dogs (she was very bonded with an elderly retriever in her home), but has had enough with young pups who like to play tag. Sophie is staying in her home with her guardian while we help find her a new home.

If you would like more information about Sophie, please contact her guardian Cindy Myhre at cmyhre@comcast.net or 388-1728.

Diesel. 5 years, mix breed, neutered male.

Diesel is a very sweet guy who is ready to rock and roll! This playful, high-energy pup LOVES to play, run and be active! His previous owner said Diesel is affectionate and friendly. Diesel likes to ride in the back seat of a car and loves to cuddle in bed. He has lived with both dogs and cats before and did well with both. He was also regularly around children ages 6+ and did very well with them, as well. Diesel loves to be around people and would do well in a family who can provide him with good outlets to work off his energy. He is a very sweet dog who would make someone a wonderful companion!

Obesity in pets is a serious problem

By M. Kathleen Shaw, DVM The obesity epidemic in America is not only affecting people, it is affecting our pets as well. Many pets are overweight, but often owners don’t know it until they take their pet to the veterinarian for another reason.

As veterinarians, it would be irresponsible of us to ignore your pet’s weight when we do a physical exam, just as it would be for a physician to ignore a human patient’s overweight condition. As your pet’s medical caretakers, we need to bring it to your attention because we are responsible for your pet’s health.

So, Fido or Fluffy is a little pudgy.

Does it matter? Yes. Numerous studies have proven that pets that are overweight or obese are much more likely to develop diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, high blood pressure, asthma, and many other diseases.

How do you know if your pet is overweight? Since ideal weights vary by breed, a good way to judge your pet’s weight is to place your hands on either side of its rib cage and feel for the ribs. You should be able to easily feel the ribs (but not see them). When viewed from above, your pet should

have a waist and when viewed from the side should have a slightly tucked abdomen. If you can’t feel the ribs and you can’t see a waist from above, your pet is overweight. Still aren’t sure?

Ask your veterinarian.

Now, let’s take a look at why our pets are becoming overweight and what we can do about it.

Our pets gain weight for the same simple reason that people do: they eat more calories than they use. We are the ones buying and giving the food, so we need to look at how we contribute to this problem.

Some pets are expert beggars or even act like they haven’t had breakfast, leading different members of the household to feed them more than once. Many of us substitute treats and extra food for affection. There is always that one person at home who sneaks the pet extra treats, and some of us are ‘guilt’ feeders. The animal begs, so we give just a few more kibbles.

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According to Cookie’s previous guardian she knows sit, come, lie down, and speak. She has lived with older children and other dogs (though she is selective of dogs here at the shelter), and would love to be an active part of a family.

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Sometimes there is a medical reason for the weight gain. Sometimes it is related to a slower metabolism with age.

So, what can we do about our overweight pets? The first step is to have your veterinarian do a thorough physical to assess your pet’s overall health and to help rule out any medical reasons for the weight gain. Perhaps your dog has a low thyroid level and needs some medication or maybe your cat has arthritis, which makes it painful to be active and burn off calories.

Did you know that by age ten, 90 percent of cats have some evidence of arthritis seen on x-rays? What we often interpret as “slowing down’ or “growing old” is often pain from arthritis. Who wants to exercise when it hurts? Your pet may even benefit from a prescription pet food specifically formulated to help your pet shed those extra pounds.

Some things you can do at home to help control your pet’s weight are to first do a family survey of who is feeding the pet what (including treats and people food) and when. You must get everyone on board to help your pet lose weight. Measure out your pet’s food with a measuring cup. Avoid people food — it is extremely high in calories.

If you must give treats, use vegetables (no raisins, plums, avocados, garlic, or onions), but remember that every food has calories, so unlimited amounts of any substance can cause weight gain. Substitute affection for interactive playtime. Just because your pet has a fenced in yard or lots of toys does not mean they are going to actually exercise. Get a Frisbee or ball for the dog and play with them, and some fishing pole-type toys or a laser pointer for the cats. Even ten minutes a couple times a day will make a huge difference. Walking the dogs will help your health and theirs.

Weight loss isn’t easy, but it can be done. It will help your pet to live a longer, healthier, and pain-free life.

Editor’s note: This story was provided by the he Vermont Veterinary Medical Association, a professional organization of 360 veterinarians dedicated to compassionate animal care and quality medicine.

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Charter House appliances. That kitchen serves (Continued from Page 1) for the past several winters has more than 30,000 free meals each hosted area families and individuals year to folks who would otherwise with no other place to stay. The go hungry. People in need can now CHC has been providing those find free meals virtually every day guests, free of charge, supper in of the week at various locations in the evening, a warm place to sleep Middlebury thanks to the efforts of at night, and then a nutritious the CHC, a non-profit association of local religious groups and breakfast in the morning.

The Congregational Church of individuals dedicated to providing Middlebury — a major player in the basic necessities to people the CHC organization — owns in need, or who simply want the the Charter House. The church social interaction.

Last year, the CHC added has allowed the CHC this year to use all of the Charter House space a “day station” to its Charter House offerings. Open for its food and shelter weekdays from 12:30 services. In an effort to “Everyone to 5 p.m., the day take full advantage of is welcome. station links homeless the church’s generous people with other local gesture, the CHC It’s firstnon-profit agencies to decided to renovate the come, firsthelp them look for jobs, building to maximize served, with housing and its potential for no questions permanent other services to get programming. them back on their feet.

So this past summer, asked.” scores of helpers — CHC Executive The latest renovations Director will make the day knocked down walls, Doug Sinclair station function even painted, installed better this year, CHC furnishings and did other work that will pay dividends officials believe.

CHC officials on Monday were for guests who were due to begin arriving on Sunday, Oct. 15. Many polishing off construction work in could become repeat visitors until anticipation of the shelter opening the shelter closes next April 16. for business. The organization The renovations will allow the was slated to showcase the Charter House to accommodate up improvements during an open to five families at a time, up from house on Saturday, Oct. 14.

“We’re racing to be ready, but the previous limit of three; and up to 20 individuals simultaneously, we will make it,” Sinclair said.

All of the latest Charter House up from 12.

“Everyone is welcome,” CHC upgrades — and the ones to Executive Director Doug Sinclair follow — come at a price. The said of the shelter, which last volunteer labor has helped cut year served 83 individuals and down on expenses, but the kitchen 26 families. “It’s first-come, first- project alone cost around $30,000, according to Sinclair. And it costs served, with no questions asked.”

Workers this summer also around $40,000 each year just to expanded the Charter House operate and maintain the building, kitchen by 50 percent, and stocked he noted.

“We need to raise money to it with some much-needed, commercial-grade cooking cover that cost year after year,”

SAMANTHA KACHMAR, ASSOCIATE director of the Charter House Coalition Housing Program, stands in the newly renovated volunteer room in the Coalition’s Middlebury headquarters.

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said Sinclair, who credited the Addison County community for its generosity.

Anyone able to contribute money, food, labor, clothing or other resources to the CHC effort should contact Samantha Kachmar, associate director of CHC’s housing programs, at (802) 9894108 or at mskachmar@gmavt.net.

In the clothing category, the CHC is in particular need of gifts of new underwear (men’s, women’s and children’s), socks and warm winter gloves.

Work on the Charter House is not done. They’d like to continue upgrading the kitchen so that it can be up to commercial standards by (See Donations, Page 35)

THE CHARTER HOUSE Coalition is finishing the first phase of interior renovations to its warming shelter on North Pleasant Street in Middlebury. The Charter House, which completed exterior renovations last year, began receiving homeless guests on Oct. 15.

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Health (Continued from Page 1) SMALL, BUT BIG IMPACT Though it may seem small, this six-week pilot in Bristol could have big implications for the future of our healthcare system.

The pilot is funded with a small grant from the local Department of Health Office as part of a statewide “3-4-50” campaign. The numbers refer to the three behaviors (lack of physical activity, poor diet, and tobacco use) that lead to four chronic diseases (cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and lung disease) that cause over 50 percent of deaths in Vermont.

Funding will only last one short season, but there is plenty of potential for the program to continue and expand in Addison County, as it has in Newport, Brattleboro, Rutland, Central Vermont and Burlington.

As Vermont transitions its health system to focus on preventative solutions, the time is ripe for identifying programs that actually make people healthier. The Health Care Share is one such solution that is breaking open the conversation, according to Moira Cook, District Director for Addison County at the state’s Department of Health.

Health Care Share programs have been popping up across Vermont since 2012. The largest such programs, at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin and in Rutland, serve about 150 families each and cover a 12-week season,

with monthly pickups when the harvest slows down. This year, over 500 patients will benefit from six programs spread across the state from Bennington to Newport.

VYCC IS KEY PLAYER Vermont Youth Conservation Corps works at the center of all of them. VYCC employs young people on their seven-acre farm in Richmond who lack access to work opportunities or are considered atrisk. Corps members learn job skills, teamwork, how to grow vegetables, and how to be contributing members of a community. Doctors have started referring not only patients who would benefit from dietary changes, but also youth who could use a job.

Right now, the network has incredible capacity to expand. The Richmond farm has fields ready to be planted, and Program Director Paul Feenan says his mission is to “put as many kids to work as we can.” VYCC plans to grow the program steadily by bringing on one health community every year.

After six years and six partnerships, they’ve made steady progress.

But building a Health Care Share program is easier said than done. Paul describes the challenge of uniting a “constellation of revenue sources” in order to sustain a program. He identifies three main ingredients: VYCC, a primary care provider, and a community organization to

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“It’s that organization that really makes it the community’s own,” he emphasizes, adding that “the degree to which the community is involved is really important for success.”

Communities have shown that these programs matter to them, and they’ve gotten creative to make them happen. In Newport, a group of neighbors concerned about food security and health pulled together Vermont Land Trust and a local landowner to break ground on a new VYCC farm that is ready to double its production next season after starting out with 60 shares. The local co-op is helping out as well.

Other collaborations run their Health Care Shares without any support from VYCC. The Vermont Farmers Food Center, a grassroots nonprofit situated in a refurbished warehouse, is in its third Health Care Share season in partnership with Rutland Regional Medical Center.

VFFC purchases its produce from small, new farms that are anxious for reliable sales. Instead of VYCC’s focus on youth development, VFFC furthers its mission to build vibrant local agricultural economy, which includes healthy food access for all.

Heidi Lynch is the person most responsible for the proliferation of Health Care Shares across the state.

She started her work at VYCC and has been with Rutland’s program since the beginning. She believes that every community in Vermont has the necessary ingredients for a Health Care Share program.

Farms are ubiquitous, as are local health clinics and hospitals, but Lynch is also proud that Vermont has “amazing nonprofit organizations and faith-based communities are tremendous at generating volunteer activity and community support.”

By “aligning with the institutions that are there,” she says, “we can pull the pieces together for the scale needed for that community.”

Lynch emphasizes that the program is accompanied by copious newsletters and education materials to get families acquainted with foods that may be unfamiliar. Ideally, Health Care Shares are a gateway to other nutrition outreach services, such as the “Crop Cash” program that doubles the purchasing power of 3SquaresVT families at farmers markets.

MEASURING BENEFITS The benefits of a healthy diet

MOUNTAIN HEALTH CENTER patient Charlotte Sullivan picks up vegetables in Bristol last week as part of the center’s Health Care Share project. The six-week program delivers locally grown vegetables to qualified patients.

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are undeniable, but measuring real health outcomes has proven difficult for program administrators. Longterm results like BMI reduction and lower disease incidence take years to unfold. Until the hard numbers can be presented to insurance companies, it’s unlikely the state will see doctors writing real prescriptions for vegetables.

For now, the overall positive impact is obvious to Lynch and others. “We know that [eating more vegetables] is beneficial to health, period,” Lynch explained. “We know that this program is helping to make that happen. It’s clear from the number of people who show up week after week and have been in the program for multiple years.”

Moira Cook, District Director at the Department of Health, set up the Mountain Health Center partnership as “just a way to kick things off” in Addison County.

If the Health Care Share is going to continue in the county, she and others said, a constellation of partners will work to support it. Those

organizations have yet to emerge, but that doesn’t surprise anyone with the first round of the pilot still in full swing. In Paul’s words, “it’s a community development effort that takes a lot of investment.”

Moira Cook speculates that Mountain Health Center’s status as a Federally Qualified Health Center could lead to some extra support from Washington. Senator Bernie Sanders is a strong advocate, but that policy has yet to come down the pike.

In Bristol last Thursday afternoon, another participant in the program is a little more skeptical about the direct benefits of the program. But he does admit that his stomach has felt better recently. His heartburn went silent for a few days, so he’d stopped taking Prilosec.

As for Sullivan, the benefits go beyond nutrition. She’s grateful that her healthcare providers share her values. She smiles, clutching her box of spinach, peppers, beets, onions and more. “I feel healed already,” she says.

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By CHARLIE MITCHELL The Vermont Department of Health’s 3-4-50 campaign focuses on helping Vermonters live healthier lives by encouraging three positive behaviors — quitting smoking, regular exercise and healthy eating.

These habits will help cut down on the debilitating cost of treating the four chronic diseases (cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and lung disease) that cause over 50 percent of deaths statewide.

The 3-4-50 strategy originated in the global health field and has since been adopted by other health departments in the U.S., notably in San Diego. DOH District Director Moira Cook says that not only are these diseases killing people, “that doesn’t include data around lost productivity and quality of life,” an enormous cost to people and communities when it comes to chronic disease. A small change in disease incidence can have

considerable economic implications, she said.

Cook’s office received a small block of federal funding to “build more awareness around 3-4-50 and put it into action in a different way.” The bulk of that was allocated to the Health Care Share pilot, but it will also support a pilot for kids to encourage physical activity this winter, as well as some exercise equipment for the Rural Fun Delivery summer program.

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Donations (Continued from Page 33) with volunteer support, staff the the end of next summer, to allow it shelter. The guests dine together. to keep pace with the demand for The shelter has not yet had to evict meals. a guest for behavior or other issues.

“The space was not “We continuously originally designed for Homeless reflect back to our what it will become,” shelters in values,” Kachmar Sinclair said of the said. “We have ‘values Addison and kitchen. posters’ hanging Sinclair and Kachmar Chittenden throughout the are again anticipating counties are building that talk about a full house most days already seeing ‘respect,’ ‘dignity’ this winter. Homeless big demand and ‘compassion.’ shelters in Addison Conversation goes in spite of and Chittenden a long way toward counties are already recent warm resolving conflict.” seeing big demand in temperatures.

Some of the shelter spite of recent warm users have become temperatures. As of Monday, 11 helpers, assisting with kitchen work individuals had already made plans and other chores. to use the warming shelter upon “This is sort of their house, and its opening. Two families had also they take some ownership in the signed up, with another pending, fact that it takes something to make according to Sinclair. this all work,” Sinclair said. “Many Some professional supervisors, of them want to give back for the

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

Bring a friend in recovery.

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BRISTOL MEETINGS: Sun‑ day, Discussion Meeting 4:00‑5:00 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Meeting, 6:00‑7:00 PM. All held at the Howden Hall, 19 West Street.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS MONDAY: As Bill Sees It Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM. Big Book Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS T H U R S D AY: B i g B o o k Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

Speaker Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM at St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (On the Green).

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NEW HAVEN MEETINGS: Monday, Big Book Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM at the Congre‑ gational Church, New Haven Village Green.

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

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SATURDAY: Discussion Meeting 9:00‑10:00 AM at the Middlebury United Methodist Church. Discussion Meet‑ ing 10:00‑11:00 AM. Begin‑ ners’ Meeting 6:30‑7:30 PM. These two meetings are held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS FRIDAY: Discussion Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SUNDAY: 12 Step Meeting 9:00‑10:00 AM held at the Middlebury United Method‑ ist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Came to Believe Meeting 1:00‑2:00 PM held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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

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

7:30‑8:30 PM Friday eve‑ nings.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BRANDON MEETINGS: Monday, Discussion Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. All held at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South.

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OLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Akram Alijani Bavil and Afshin Belar have

been volunteering their time at the United Way of Addison County. They relocated here from California a little over 2 years ago; having come from Tehran 4 years prior. They assist Lee Bilson in our main office with computer work, mailings and a variety of other projects.

In addition to volunteering at United Way of Addison County, Akram and Afshin have also generously donated their time at both the Bixby and Ilsley libraries, VUES, VUHS and Middlebury CCV where they also take classes!

In addition to ESL; Akram is looking to work in education where she would like to be a teaching assistant, and Afshin is working toward a career in electronics or Computer IT. The parents of two lovely children tell us that they are passionate for helping out in our community and we think Addison County is one of the best communities in the U.S.A.! We love their positive attitudes, cheerfulness, and fabulous work ethic; we are so happy to have Akram and Afshin here!

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS TUESDAYS: 12 Step Meet‑ ings; Noon‑1:00 PM. AND 7:30‑8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS WEDNESDAY: Big Book Meeting 7:15‑8:15 AM is held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleas‑ ant Street. Discussion Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NORTH FERRISBURGH MEETINGS: Sunday, Daily Reflections Meeting 6:00‑7:00 PM, at the United Methodist Church, Old Hollow Rd. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS RIPTON MEETINGS: Mon‑ day, As Bill Sees It Meeting 7:15‑8:15 AM. Thursday, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions Meet‑ ing 7:15‑8:15 AM. Both held at Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. NA (JUST IN TIME) Wednes‑ days, 9 am, held at The Turn‑ ing Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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

Babysitting available.

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

Services Learn more about local volunteer opportunities!

If you are 55 and older, contact RSVP @ 388-7044, rsvpaddison@ volunteersinvt.org or visit www.volunteermatch.org.

Services

Or contact The United Way of Addison County’s Volunteer Center at www. unitedwayaddisoncounty.org/ VolunteerDonate and click on VOLUNTEER NOW!

The Boys and Girls Club

Turning Point Center is looking for kind community members to be Meeters and Greeter, Meeting Facilitators and Activities Facilitators for folks in Recovery.

Thurs. noon for Mon. paper Mon. 5 p.m. for Thurs. paper Notices Card of Thanks Personals Services Free** Lost & Found** Garage Sales Lawn & Garden Opportunities

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NEW SUPPORT GROUP ‑ Grief Anonymous Meeting every Thursday @ 6:30 pm at Grace Baptist Church 52 Merchants Row, Middelbury, Vt. First Meeting Thursday, December 1st, 2016 OA (OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS) MEETS on Thurs‑ days at 6 PM. Located at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, 54 Creek Road, Middlebury, VT. (OA) OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS Saturday’s at 1:00pm.

Located at Lawrence Memo‑ rial Library, 40 North St. in Bristol, VT. 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 www. turningpointaddisonvt.org.

For more information please call 802-388-7189 or visit our volunteer site at: http://unitedwayaddisoncounty. galaxydigital.com/need/

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of Vergennes needs volunteers to help with all kinds of club activities. Opportunities include Mentoring, Homework Help, Hanging Out for Fun or Share your Skills! Activities run from 3:30 -4:30 Monday – Friday.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS VERGENNES MEETINGS: Sunday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. Friday, Dis‑ cussion Meeting 8:00‑9:00 PM. Both held at St. Paul’s Church, Park St. Tuesday, Discussion Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM, at the Congregational Church, Water St.

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

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Public Meetings OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS (OA) step meeting.

Tuesdays, 3 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. 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.

SPIRITUAL AWAKENINGS MEETING of Alcoholics Anon‑ ymous, 7:30‑8:30 a.m., Fri‑ day, upstairs at St. Stephen’s Church., Middlebury, VT. WOMEN OF AA Mondays, 5:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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

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

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

Help Wanted CHAMPLAIN ORCHARDS IS seeking a full‑time Hu‑ man Resources Manager.

Relevant experience and qualifications required. Visit champlainorchards.com/ employment for full descrip‑ tion.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER sought to provide outreach support services to adults coping with the impact of mental health challenges.

Position requires individuals to work primarily on weekends PT, with the possibility of FT if willing to work weekdays as well. We are seeking someone with excellent communication skills, patience with care for clients, insight, and compas‑ sion; and someone who can work well with a team. Must have own transportation with clean driving record. To apply please visit csac‑vt.org. Full benefits package available with FT position. EOE.

Help Wanted

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

Help Wanted Mt. Abraham Middle School Boys and Girls

Basketball Coaches Needed Hiring now for the upcoming winter season.

For more information or to apply, please contact Devin Wendel, Athletic Director at 802-453-7330 or dwendel@anesu.org.

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

Best prices. References.

802‑989‑5803.

Free COFFEE TABLE AND chil‑ dren’s books in Swedish and about Sweden. Swedish grammar’s and dictionaries as well. 802‑453‑5227.

Garage Sales MOVE‑IT YARD SALE. every‑ thing must go. Miscellaneous power tools ‑ saws ‑ fishing and household items. Friday, 10/13 and Saturday, 10/14, 9‑3. 50 VanDine Drive, Hanks‑ ville.

Help Wanted

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Accountant Needed

We are looking for a candidate to fill an Accountant position based in Middlebury, VT. This position will perform a variety of accounting functions such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, General Ledger, Financial Reporting and Regulatory filings. The Accountant will also provide assistance in Payroll Processing, Fixed Assets, and Month End/Year End Analysis.

The incumbent requires 4 to 5 years of accounting experience and a strong experience using Microsoft Excel and Accounting software. Some experience in agriculture is a plus. A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting would be highly desirable. Ability to work independently, with initiative, multitask and prioritize work assignments and manage time.

This is a full time position with benefits including 401k, medical, life and disability insurance, generous time off. For more information about the company, visit www.feedcommodities.com.

Please send your cover letter and resume to: Irma Higgins, HR Manager ihiggins@feedcommodities.com.

For questions, call 802-458-3916.

FCI is an equal opportunity employer.

ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT Vergennes, Vermont

VERGENNES UNION HIGH SCHOOL Plant Worker Needed

Must work well in a team environment.

Good salary & benefits.

Apply in Person.

2107 James Road, Weybridge, VT

802-545-2119

HOUSE CLEANING ‑ SMALL or large jobs. Ref‑ erences available. Call 802‑558‑6136 or email at: ennis987@gmail.com.

PARTY RENTALS; CHI‑ NA, flatware, glassware, linens. Delivery available.

802‑388‑4831.

Help Wanted

FAMILY LUMBER OPERATION

Seeks To Fill The Following Positions: MACHINERY OPERATOR for skilled lumber mill positions due to employee retirement. You must be in good physical condition, have a desire to learn, be reliable, have a strong safety awareness and work well with others. We will teach you the skills you need to use the technology investments we are putting in place. Mill work has a production bonus.

SKILLED FORKLIFT OPERATOR to run large forklifts at our operation in Bristol. Other work includes light construction, planing, lumber stacking. Must be reliable, energetic, work well with others and have good safety awareness. Previous experience operating heavy machinery is a plus but not required, we will teach you the skills you need.

Call 802-453-4884 or visit The A. Johnson Co., 995 S 116 Rd, Bristol VT 05443 for an application.

SCHOOL NUTRITION COOK ASSISTANT – 30-35 HOURS/WEEK Love to cook? Be part of a team in a fun, fast-paced kitchen preparing healthy meals for students. Lots of scratch cooking and daily preparation of fresh foods as well as line service, cashier duties, and clean up.

Previous kitchen work including knife skills and use of commercial kitchen equipment is a plus.

Visit SchoolSpring at www.schoolspring.com and complete the on-line application. Please include cover letter, resume and three (3) current letters of reference.

For information, call or email: Kathy Alexander kalexander@anesu.org 802-453-7002(work) or 802-233-4439(cell) SECOND SHIFT BUILDING CUSTODIAN Vergennes Union High School is seeking a dedicated and reliable individual for a Full-Time and Benefit Eligible Second Shift Custodial Position.

The custodial role focuses on maintaining the buildings and grounds emphasizing productivity, efficiency, problem solving, and customer service. This opportunity will provide the right individual an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly, team oriented work environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for cleaning and minor repairs of our school. These duties will include, but are not limited to, trash duty, mopping, event set up, snow removal and general grounds maintenance.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications: • Commercial cleaning, lawn care, ground maintenance, and snow removal experience preferred • Experience waxing and stripping floors, and using a scrubber, floor buffer, commercial vacuum and other floor machines also preferred • Knowledge and skill related to routine housekeeping and maintenance work required • Ability to perform basic math, read and follow instructions, and understand multi-step written and oral instructions required • The ability to lift 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally required.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must be able to provide proof of a valid driver’s license.

Background check is required including Fingerprinting, Driving Record, & Criminal Records Check.

To apply, please drop off or mail a letter of interest resume, and three (3) current letters of reference to: Ken Sullivan, Director of Building, Grounds and Safety Vergennes Union High School 50 Monkton Road Vergennes, VT 05491

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ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE FOR FULL & PART TIME We are seeking people with winning personalities and great attitudes to join our team.

Full & Part-time positions available with flexible scheduling. Must be willing to work some nights & weekends.

Full & Part-time Cashiers & Deli Employees needed.

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DAKIN FARM CURRENTLY has an opening for a retail sale clerk in our Ferrisburgh location. We are seeking someone who is reliable, has an outgoing personality and a positive attitude. Main responsibilities include greet‑ ing and assisting customers, answering questions about our products, keeping the store stocked and clean, and running register. You should be comfortable on your feet for long periods of time and will be required to work

EASTVIEW AT MIDDLE‑ BURY seeks a FT House‑ keeper who is friendly and detail‑oriented to provide qual‑ ity cleaning service in our retirement community. Email acoyle@eastviewmiddlebury. com or call 989‑7507.

EASTVIEW AT MIDDLE‑ BURY, Vermont’s newest non‑profit retirement com‑ munity, is now interviewing servers and dishwashers for our growing dining services team. Our dining team pro‑ vides residents with a fine dining experience and full table service in a dynamic retirement community. They perform a variety of tasks including, table set‑up, taking food orders, food delivery and follow‑up. With superb kitchen facilities, we offer a work en‑ vironment that is hard to find in the hospitality industry.

Needed positions available on all shifts with a focus on eve‑ nings and weekends. Email acoyle@eastviewmiddlebury. com or call 989‑7507.

HOPE IS HIRING‑ HOPE’s growing resale store seeks 2 new team members: a 29.5 hour/week warehouse as‑ sistant, a 29.5 hour a week retail associate. Both positions require the ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 pounds, be self‑motivated and detail oriented. To apply, send re‑ sume and letter of interest to receptionist@hope‑vt.org.

at least one day per weekend.

This is a temporary position through December. Stop by and fill out an applica‑ tion at 5797 Route 7, Fer‑ risburgh or email resume to tdanyow@dakinfarm.com.

Apply in person or pick up an application at: Maplefields –– Shoreham Service Center

Corner of Routes 22A and 74 • Shoreham, VT

Help Wanted

EOE

EASTVIEW AT MIDDLE‑ BURY, Middlebury’s premier non‑profit senior community, is in search of an exceptional Assistant Dining Supervisor.

If you are looking for a great opportunity, you’ve found it.

We’re seeking a very special individual that is motivated, organized and dedicated. If you’re a team player with great leadership & people skills, are service oriented and are available weekends, holidays and evenings we would love to hear from you. acoyle@ eastviewmiddlebury.com or call Amanda at 802‑989‑7507.

Help Wanted

FULL TIME DELI POSITION. Set hours, Monday‑Friday 6:00am ‑ 2:00 pm. Prior work experience with food preparation in a commercial kitchen / deli required. Expe‑ rience making pizza a plus.

Applicants should apply in person at Small City Market in Vergennes or call Cory at 802‑349‑7101.

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GUEST SERVICES PERSON wanted for the Swift House Inn. Responsible for taking phone reservations, check‑ ing in guests, which includes walking them to their rooms, light cleaning, helping guests plan their day. Must be able to walk and do stairs. Must be able to work day shifts, evening shifts and week‑ ends. Good computer skills a must. Prior experience a plus.

Contact Michele at the Swift House Inn. 802‑388‑9925.

HOPE HAS AN opening at its resale store for a 25 hour a week textile sorter. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, to stand, sit and walk for pro‑ longed periods, be able to perform work requiring re‑ petitive hand motion, must be speedy and attentive to detail.

Send resume and cover letter to receptionist@hope‑vt.org.

Searching for someone to complete your team?

IN NEED OF A full time quali‑ fied automotive technician at Port Henry Service Center.

We are located only 25 miles from Middlebury and 20 miles from Vergennes. Three year’s experience necessary if in‑ terested please email your job experience and three past employer references to: phsc12974@hotmail.com.

PART TIME CUSTODIAN To work when regular custodian is out sick for short periods of time. Job might lead to summer employment doing summer work. Work involves cleaning of the rooms, bath‑ rooms and hallways. Must be able to do light lifting occasion‑ ally up to 50lbs. and be able to run a vacuum cleaner for the carpets. For more infor‑ mation, contact Allen Kimball at Bristol Elementary School at 453‑3227. Employment would require the standard background check.

SEEKING 10 MONTH full time position in Addison, January through October. Help needed maintaining facility; cleaning animal cages, bedding, food bowls and habitats; painting; light construction and repairs; ground maintenance; heavy lifting; involved, must be reli‑ able, attentive to hygiene, and with at least two years experience working closely with birds. Minimum wage.

759‑3148.

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Adjunct Teachers (3) • Literacy & Reading • Basic Computer • Arithmetic, Basic Algebra & Geometry Unique opportunity for creative, experienced teachers Work in small groups or 1:1 with adult learners Contracted position working 3 – 5 hr/wk, $20.42/hr Middlebury

Retail Help We are looking for part-time employees in our busy Shelburne store. Flexible schedule, weekend availability a must.

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Stop by our store on Route 7 to apply in person.

Please send cover letter, three professional references, & resumes to: droberts@vtadultlearning.org www.vtadultlearning.org

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SHARED LIVING PROVID‑ ER‑ sought for a long‑time Bristol resident with an intel‑ lectual disability in his 60’s.

His needs have changed, and he would like to share a home with someone, rather than continue to live inde‑ pendently in an apartment.

The home does not have to be in Bristol, but a provider should be able to keep his connections to Bristol. Cub‑ bers, the Creemee stand, and local music are all important to him. Support is needed with his health and diet. Gener‑ ous tax‑free stipend, room & board payment, and respite budget. Please contact Keiko at Community Associates at 388‑4021.

WHISTLEPIG CURRENTLY HIRING FOR full time bottler.

Eye for detail and accuracy.

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

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

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

ATV RAMPS FOR pick up truck. Never used. Call Tom at 453‑3454.

DIRT BIKE 2016 APOL‑ LO 250cc. Like new. 165 miles. $1,450 obo. Ramps 7ft arched aluminum. $50.

802‑759‑2461.

ENCLOSED WELLS CARGO snowmobile trailer. 8x12. Po‑ laris Sportsman four wheeler.

802‑623‑8571.

PRIVACY HEDGES‑ FALL BLOWOUT SALE. 6ft. Arbor‑ vitae (Evergreen) Reg $149, now $75. Beautiful, nursery grown. Free Installation/ free delivery, limited supply.

Order now: 518‑536‑1367. lowcosttreefarm.com.

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. TIRES‑ 4 ALMOST NEW Yo‑ kohama A/S 225/60/17. $200.

802‑458‑8918.

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AVAILABLE NOVEMBER. LARGE 2 story, 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment. 12 minutes from Middlebury. Fridge/stove included and washer dryer hookups. $1,050 plus heat and electric. No pets or smok‑ ing please. 802‑897‑5447.

YOUR LOCAL CONSIGN‑ MENT shop is waiting for you. We have something for everyone, whether you want to consign or shop we are open 7 days a week 10 to 5.

We are located in the Com‑ pass Music and Art Center 333 Jones Drive Brandon VT. 802‑465‑8436 Check us out on facebook. Compass Treasure Chest.

Vacation Rentals ADDISON: LAKE CHAM‑ PLAIN waterfront camp.

Beautiful views, gorgeous sunsets, private beach, dock, rowboat and canoe included. $600 weekly, or call for week‑ ends. 802‑349‑4212, no texts.

For Rent 1 BEDROOM HOUSE, East Middlebury. $850 includes some expenses. No smok‑ ing. No pets. Call for details and showing. Leave callback number. 802‑349‑4446.

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

ADDISON ‑ 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH mobile home with garage on 22A. $1,350 a month. Deposit, first month, last month and references required. Call 802‑482‑3765, afternoons please.

ADDISON: SEEKING A pet‑friendly housemate who can help w/dog‑walking & chip in on yard work. $400/mo. (all inc). Furnished beddroom, private bath. No smoking.

No deposit. 802‑ 863‑5625 or HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, refer‑ ences, background checks required. EHO.

BRIARWOOD APARTMENTS is currently accepting applica‑ tions for 2 BR apartments in Middlebury. All income/assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent. NS/NP, onsite laundry. Call 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website www.summitpmg.com. Equal Housing Opportunity.

BRIDPORT 1 BEDROOM, 4 room apartment with porch/ lawn. Washer/dryer, heat/hot water included. No smoking, no pets. References and credit check. $800/mo. plus security deposit. For more info, Charlie 802‑758‑2218.

MIDDLEBURY: FOR RENT PRIME retail space. 1,303 square feet. Location, loca‑ tion. Front door parking. Good visibility. Call Eric at 388‑6054.

BRISTOL 2 BEDROOM HOUSE, extra large living room and bath, nice porch, undercover parking for two cars. Private with views. First floor living. New gas stove.

Washer and dryer. Garden space available. Lawn care and snow removal provided.

No pets. No smoking. Credit check, security, references and lease. Available October 1st. $985/mo. Leave mes‑ sage. 802‑352‑4266.

COUNTRY SUITE AVAIL‑ ABLE for rent. Shared kitch‑ en, non‑smoker. References required. $450, plus some work. 802‑475‑2112.

For Rent

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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.

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MIDDLEBURY, VT 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT Income Limits Apply. No Utilities Included. Modern apartment, carpet/tile, W/D connections plus onsite laundry facility. Efficient gas heat/hot water.

Ample parking and storage. Includes trash, lawn care, snow removal, professional management and 24-hour emergency maintenance. In quiet Middlebury neighborhood. References Required.

To request an application, call 802-472-5016 or e-mail pinemeadow@maloneyproperties.com.

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OPENING SUMMER/FALL 2017 Newly Constructed Loft, One Bedroom and Two Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Middlebury Historic Building | Air Conditioning European Appliances, Quartz Countertops & Washer/Dryer Off-Street Parking | Pet friendly Walk to Middlebury College campus

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ON LAKE DUNMORE, Salis‑ bury, VT. Two bedroom win‑ terized lake house directly on Lake Dunmore. Fully furnished, chalet with 1 1/2 bathroom. Two bedrooms with closets, living room and kitchen open. Beautiful deck overlooking the North Cove with 4 steps down to 80’ lawn to water to enjoy the outside. You pay your own utilities, (propane heat).

Available from November 1‑2 until end of school year or end of June. Ice skat‑ ing and ice fishing during the winter and swimming in warm weather. You will need references, 1st month’s rent and security deposit. No smoking or pets allowed.

Laundromat, store in walk‑ ing distance. 15 minute ride to Middlebury. 30 minutes to Rutland. 802‑352‑4697 or leave message.

BUY 4, GET 1/2 CORD FREE® ‑ Only $999.

Free delivery & kin‑ dling‑16” split clean. Click: www.MIDDMEN.com

RIPTON ONE BEDROOM CABIN, furnished or un‑ furnished. No smoking, no pets. $800/mo., plus utilities.

388‑2641.

ROOMS FOR RENT in his‑ torical Vergennes Inn. Mid October through Mid May. Perfect for UTC, Travel‑ ing nurses or other travel‑ ing professionals. $650 to $1,000 per month. Call Bill 802‑877‑3293.

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.

MIDDLEBURY 2 BEDROOM near downtown. Appliances, off street parking, lease.

No pets. Available Sept. 1.

Real Net Management Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

FOR RENT: BRIDPORT, Commercial/retail office.

1,200 Sq. Ft. High traffic visibility. Available Oct. 1.

802‑758‑2494.

MIDDLEBURY: SHARE A home w/ active, retired pro‑ fessional who enjoys Jeop‑ ardy, opera and sports. Seek‑ ing housemate to share a couple meals each week. $400/mo. Shared bath. No deposit. 802‑863‑5625 or HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, refer‑ ences, background checks required. EHO.

HOUSE FOR RENT 2 bed‑ room, fully furnished. Nine month rental from 9/15/17 ‑ 6/16/18. Washer, dryer, all 5/11) lished: 5/ appliances, gas grill, fully Ads (Pub Classified equipped kitchen, deck, llege.

For Rent ENT Close to co urbished.

M APARTM 1 BEDROO Middlebury, newly ref 0. screened porch, private dock 00 t, Main Stree includes heat. 000-0 th, lebury on Lake No smok‑ $750/mon of MiddDunmore.

ENT, 000. mile north M APARTM rubbish, 1 th plus deposit. 000-0 1 BEDROO ludes heat, electric, $595ing, /mon no pets. Snow plowing y, upstairs, inc Available immediatel erence on Route 7. sit and ref maintenance in‑ and lawn home s. Depo plus utilitie M MOBILE 2 BEDROO Private lot. $650/mo. . ury lisb cluded. $1,100/month plus in Sa uired.

0-0000. ferences req required. 00 DO USE/CON e and basement. Re utilities,000. security deposit.

M TOWNHO Garag 2 BEDROO ons, Vergennes. heat. No pets. 000-0 mm d Co an s utilitie Country excluding 802‑352‑6678. lite, washer, $1,000/mo. , completely ernet, satel RN ry energy M, MODE Hi-speed int 2 BEDROO ke Dunmore house. 85’ lake frontage. Ve ough June La well, 52-6678. , 2009 thr furnished porch, drilled; starting August 29 o. plus utilities. 802-3 d ne ee rental ,000/m dryer, scr r 10 month gotiable. $1 efficient. Fo n-smoking. Pets ne No 26, 2010.

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NEW HAVEN, QUIET 1 bed‑ room, furnished, basement apartment. $650/month plus deposit. No smoking, no pets.

802‑453‑3183.

NEW HAVEN: BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, sunny apartment.

Garden space. No pets, no smoking. References, security deposit, lease. $900/month plus utilities. 802‑236‑2040.

FIREWOOD; SEASONED AND GREEN. Cut, split and delivered. Call for info 802‑282‑9110.

TIMBERWOLF FIREWOOD: Dry or green. Call for prices.

802‑388‑7300.

Real Estate BRISTOL VILLAGE BUILD‑ ING LOTS Approved with water, electric and sewer installed. Call Tom or Nancy at 453‑3454.

CORNWALL, VT‑ A BEAU‑ TIFUL building lot for sale.

Amazing view. Septic permit in place. Please call between 9a.m‑10a.m 802‑462‑3313.

LAND FOR SALE IRS auc‑ tion. 11/3/17. 12:00pm. Birch Ledge Rd. & RTE 116, Bris‑ tol. Two ‑ 5 acre lots. Min. bid $15,304. www.irsauctions. gov. Tim ‑ 401‑369‑2172.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Only three lots remain in the Daisy Lane Residen‑ tial Development. One is a beautiful wooded 1 1/4 acre with a small year round stream. Lots are supported with village water and ap‑ proved for simple in‑ground septic. Located in East Mid‑ dlebury, just 15‑20 minutes from the Snow Bowl, 2 golf courses and beautiful Lake Dunmore. 802‑388‑2502 or 802‑388‑7350.

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

For Rent

FIREWOOD; CUT, SPLIT and delivered. Call for infor‑ mation, 802‑247‑9782.

Att. Farmers FIRST CUT HAY for sale.

Small square bales. Call 802‑349‑9281.

S TA R K S B O R O S M A L L HOUSE, 1 bedroom with extra room. House on shared owner’s property. $700/mo. plus all utilities. Security de‑ posit, references required.

No smoking, no animals. Call Mellissa at 453‑5526.

FIRST‑CUT HORSE HAY small square bales (50 lbs avg). $4 at barn. Delivery at cost. 802‑462‑3912. jwelkey7606@gmail.com.

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

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VISITING INSTRUCTOR FOR Middlebury winter term ISO: furnished housing.

1/6‑2/10. Must also accept 13 year old indoor cat. Sub‑ lets and house‑sitting oppor‑ tunities welcome. Contact: merkeljulie@gmail.com.

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

Consulting/appraisal ser‑ vices available. House calls made free of charge.

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Public Notices

can be found on Pages 42 and 43.

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, November 1, 2017 to consider the following applications and other business: 7:00 PM Approval of minutes from October 4, 2017.

7:05 PM Application # 17-121 (Gibbs, 24 South Road) for conversion of seasonal camp to year-round use; conditional use permit.

7:15 PM Application # 17-122 (Hoehl, Palmer’s Garage, 7027 Route 7) for an accessory building behind existing garage to store vehicles; conditional use permit.

7: 25 PM Application # 17-123 (Franceschetti, southeast corner of Old Hollow Road and Route 7) for a self-storage facility; conditional use permit.

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.

10/16

SCHEDULED• MEETING RESCHEDULED• MEETING RESCHEDULED TOWN OF SHOREHAM ADDISON COUNTY FAIR AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FIELD DAYS, INC. THURSDAY, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 9, 2017 AT 7PM All residents of Addison County are hereby given notice of the annual meeting of Addison County Fair & Field Days, Inc., to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2017 at the Weybridge Congregational Church, in Weybridge, Vermont.

AGENDA I. Welcome and Introduction of Board Members II. Review of 2017 Fair III. Financial Report IV. Audience Comments & Questions V. Election of Board Members and Officers VI. Refreshments will be served.

Cara N. Mullin, 9/28 Business Manager

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 7 pm at the Town Clerks office to consider the Change of use review of applications (# 17-36) in accordance with provisions of Section V of the Town Zoning Regulations.

The applicant (Jonathan Hescock) requests to use existing garage area for Business rather than part of the duplex.

The garage area will be used for building Greenhouse Parts and General Construction and storage. Location is 927 Route 74 East. The application is available at the Town Office for review.

Participation in this proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to make any subsequent appeal.

SCHEDULED• MEETING RESCHEDULED• MEETING RESCHEDULED John Kiernan, Chair 10/16

WARNING AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING MOUNT ABRAHAM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 28 (BRISTOL, LINCOLN, MONKTON, NEW HAVEN, STARKSBORO)

The legal voters of the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28, are hereby notified and warned to meet in a Special Meeting at the official polling places in Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven and Starksboro, on Thursday, November 2, 2017, between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) in the forenoon (a.m.), and seven o’clock (7:00) in the afternoon (p.m.), to vote by Australian ballot upon the following Article of business: ARTICLE I The Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 Board has determined that public interest or necessity demands incurring bonded indebtedness to finance the final design, permitting, site work and construction of renovations, capital improvements and additions to Mount Abraham Union Middle/High School at an estimated total project cost of Thirty-six Million Six Hundred Sixty-four Thousand Dollars ($36,664,000).

It is expected that none of the project costs will be eligible for state school construction aid because there is presently a moratorium on state school construction aid funding. Therefore, the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 will be responsible for 100% of the project costs ($36,664,000) which the Board recommends be funded through the issuance of Thirty-five Million Dollars ($35,000,000) of general obligation bonds and the balance with funds previously and to be budgeted for Construction Services. So: Shall general obligation bonds of the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 in an amount not to exceed Thirty-five Million Dollars ($35,000,000.00) be issued for the purpose of financing, together with budgeted funds, the final design, permitting, site work and the construction of renovations, capital improvements and additions to Mount Abraham Union Middle/High School together with related eligible project expenses?

State funds are not available at this time or this project is not eligible to receive state school construction aid. The Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 will be responsible for all costs of any borrowing and the costs of the improvements and additions to the Mount Abraham Union Middle/High School.

Upon closing of the polls, the ballot boxes will be sealed, transported to and re-opened at the Superintendent’s Office in the Town of Bristol, where the ballots will be commingled and publicly counted by representatives of the Boards of Civil Authority of the Towns of Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven and Starksboro under the supervision of the Clerk of the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28.

The legal voters of the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 are further warned and notified that informational meetings will be held for the purpose of explaining the proposed school building improvements and the financing thereof on October 25, 2017 at Mt. Abraham Union Middle/High School Large Cafeteria at 7:00 pm.

The legal voters of Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 are further notified that voter qualification, registration and absentee voting relative to said Special Meeting shall be as provided in Sections 706u-706w of Title 16, and Chapters 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated.

Adopted and approved at a meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 held on September 28, 2017. Received for record and recorded in the records of the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 on September 29, 2017.

ATTEST: Clerk, Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 Board Chair, Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 10/12

STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION

VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 67-1-16 CNCV

HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR REPERFORMING LOAN TRUST 2005-1 v.

LUCILLE MCGRATH OCCUPANTS OF 1145 NORTH ROAD, HINESBURG, VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

ARTS+LEISURE EVERY THURSDAY IN YOUR ADDY INDY TOWN OF MONKTON NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION AND OF RIGHT TO PETITION

Notice is hereby given by the Town of Monkton Selectboard of the adoption on October 9, 2017 of an ordinance regulating dogs and wolf-hybrids for the Town of Monkton.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: It is the purpose of this ordinance to regulate the keeping of dogs and wolf hybrids and to provide for their leashing, muzzling, restraint, impoundment and destruction and their running at large, so as to protect the public health and safety of the Town and the quiet enjoyment of its residents’ homes and properties.

PRINCIPAL PROVISIONS: The ordinance designates regulations with regards to dogs and wolf-hybrids and establishes provisions and procedures for enforcement of the ordinance.

LIST OF SECTION HEADINGS OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Section 8 – Impoundment Section 1 - Authority Section 9 – Investigation of Vicious Dogs Section 2 - Purpose Section 10 – Potentially Vicious Dogs Section 3 - Definitions Section 11 – Other Laws Section 4 – Nuisances Section 12 – Severability Section 5 – Collar and License Section 13 – Effective Date Section 6 – Enforcement Section 7 – Penalties and Costs The full text of the proposed ordinance may be examined at the Town Offices during normal Town Office hours. Selectboard Chair Stephen Pilcher may be contacted at 453-3800 if there are questions concerning the ordinance.

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO PETITION: 24 V.S.A. § 1973 provides that not less than five percent (5%) of the qualified voters of the municipality may petition for a vote on the question of disapproving an ordinance if presented to the Board of Selectmen or the Town Clerk within forty-four (44) days (before November 21, 2017) following the date of adoption of the ordinance by the Board of Selectman. Reference is made to 24 V.S.A. § 1973 for more particulars concerning this right to petition. If no petition is filed within this time period, the ordinance will become effective on December 18, 2017.

10/16

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered March 6, 2017, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Lucille McGrath and the late Richard M. McGrath to Mortgage Service Center of New England, dated March 4, 1994 and recorded in Book 93 Page 478 of the land records of the Town of Hinesburg, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Service Center of New England to Chemical Bank c/o Chemical Mortgage Company dated March 30, 1994 and recorded in Book 94 Page 158 and (2) Assignment of Mortgage from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Successor by Merger to Chase Home Finance LLC, Successor by Merger with Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation FKA Chemical Bank to HSBC Bank USA, National Association as trustee for MASTR Reperforming Loan Trust 2005-1, dated September 15, 2015 and recorded in Book 245 Page 530, both of the land records of the Town of Hinesburg for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1145 North Road, Hinesburg, Vermont on October 25, 2017 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to the Mortgagors herein by Warranty Deed of Judith E. Wright dated March _4__, 1994 and recorded in Volume __93__ at Page(s) 476-477_ of the Town of Hinesburg Land Records.

Being a parcel of land containing 3.0 acres, more or less, designated as “Lot 4” on a survey map entitled “Property of Rene J. & Muriel Fortin, Chittenden County, Hinesburg, VT” surveyed by Ronald L. LaRose, dated April 30, 1981, and July 14, 1982, and recorded in Map Volume 3, Page 1 of the Land Records of the Town of Hinesburg.

Included is an undivided-one-seventh (1/7) interest, to be held in common with other owners of lots in the Sherman Taylor Subdivision, so-called, in the well, pumphouse and reservoir located on Lot 1, as shown and depicted on a plan recorded in Map Volume 3 on Page 8 of said land records and designated as Map No. 255, together with the right, in common with other owners of lots in said subdivision, to lay and maintain water lines from said well to the reservoir and pumphouse, and from said reservoir and pumphouse to the lands and premises herein described.

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

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

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

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

DATED: September 21, 2017 By: /S/Rachel K. Jones, Esq. sRachel K. Jones, Esq., Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 10/2 Farmington, CT 06032

Addison Independent, Monday, October 16, 2017 — PAGE 43

Porter to host community meeting October 23

MIDDLEBURY — Six months after Porter Medical Center and the University of Vermont Health Network formally affiliated, officials from the now combined institution will give a progress report and update on how its going in a community-wide town hall meeting next week.

The meeting will take place on Monday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Middlebury Regional EMS Conference Center just north of the hospital.

Dr. Fred Kniffin, president of Porter Medical Center, and Dr. John Brumsted, president and CEO of the UVM Health Network, will provide brief remarks and offer their perspectives on the progress and collaboration that has occurred since Porter joined the network on April 1.

“We have so much to share about specific initiatives now under way here in Addison County that will improve access to the highest quality of care for our community,” said Kniffin. “This special meeting will provide an opportunity for us to highlight our progress as we continue to benefit from our affiliation with the UVM Health Network.”

“Gatherings like these make it possible for us to have face-to-face conversations that help us learn more about what’s important in

the communities we serve,” said Brumsted. “We’ll talk about our work with the outstanding health care providers at Porter and how we are working together to make a positive difference in people’s lives.”

The meeting is free and open to the entire community. The UVM Health

Network is a six-hospital system that encompasses UVM Medical Center, Alice Hyde Medical Center (Malone, N.Y.), Central Vermont Medical Center (Berlin), Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (Plattsburgh, N.Y.), Elizabethtown (N.Y.) Community Hospital and Porter Medical Center.

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Public Notices can be found Pages 42, 43.

8536 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION’S NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORPORATION’S PROPOSED BATTERY STORAGE SYSTEM IN PANTON, VERMONT PUC CASE NO. 17-2813-PET

You are hereby notified that the Public Utility Commission will hold a public hearing to afford the public an opportunity to comment on Green Mountain Power Corporation’s petition for a certificate of public good (“CPG”), pursuant to 30 V.S.A. § 248(j), authorizing the installation and operation of a battery storage system on the GMPSolar Panton Project site located in Panton, Vermont. To be known as the “GMP Panton Battery Storage Project”.

The public hearing will be held on Monday, October 23, 2017, at 7:00 P.M., in the Library at the Vergennes Union High School, 50 Monkton Road, Vergennes, Vermont.

Prior to the public hearing, at 6:00 P.M., the Vermont Department of Public Service will host a presentation by Green Mountain Power during which time the utility will describe the proposed battery storage project and be available to answer questions.

The above hearing location is handicapped accessible. Any person who has need of such assistance in order to attend should contact the Public Utility Commission (802-828-2358) by no later than October 19, 2017, to arrange for any such accommodation.

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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.

NOTICE OF TAX SALE — TOWN OF LINCOLN

The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Lincoln, in the County of Addison are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such Town for the years 2014, 2015, and 2016-17 remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described lands in such town, to wit: A parcel of land consisting of 1.7 acres, more or less, with all improvements thereon, located at 1335 Downingsville Road, Lincoln, Vermont, and being all and the same lands and premises described as “Parcel I” in the Warranty Deed of Rosemary D. Mayo to Tara Mayo, dated July 26, 2011, and recorded in Book 71 at Page 65 of the Lincoln Land Records.

Subject to and benefited by all easements, rights of way, permits, and restrictions of record, including but not limited to an Easement Deed from Dennis Jimmo and Glenda Jimmo to Donovan Mayo and Rosemary Mayo, dated January 13, 2000, and recorded in Book 53 at Page 182 of the Lincoln Land Records.

Reference is made to said deeds and their records and all prior deeds and their records for a more particular and complete description of the above-described lands and premises.

So much of such lands will be sold at public auction at the Lincoln Town Office, 62 Quaker Street, Lincoln, Vermont, a public place in said Town, on November 13, 2017 at 9:00 A.M., as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with costs, unless previously paid.

Dated at Lincoln, Vermont, this 12th day of October, 2017.

Nancy Stevens Collector of Delinquent Taxes 10/16 Town of Lincoln

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NOTICE OF TAX SALE — TOWN OF LINCOLN

The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Lincoln, in the County of Addison are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such Town for the years 2014, 2015, and 2016-17 remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described lands in such town, to wit: A parcel of land consisting of 2.62 acres, more or less, with all improvements thereon, located on Atkins Road in Lincoln, Vermont, and being the remaining portion owned by J. Bradley Allen of the lands and premises described in the Administrator’s Deed of Robert F. Atkins, Executor of the Estate of Anna E. Atkins, to J. Bradley Allen and Katharine S. Allen, dated May 4, 1987, and recorded in Book 37 at Page 335 of the Lincoln Land Records.

EXEPTING AND RESERVING the lands and premises previously conveyed to third parties by the following deeds: 1. Warranty Deed of J. Bradley Allen and Katharine S. Allen to Lorin W. Willis and Nancy C. Willis, dated December 21, 1991, and recorded in Book 41 at Page 645 of the Lincoln Land Records.

2. Warranty Deed of J. Bradley Allen to Gary R. Pomainville and Marietta A. Pomainville, dated August 5, 1993, and recorded in Book 43 at Page 558 of the Lincoln Land Records.

3. Warranty Deed of J. Bradley Allen to Lorin W. Willis and Nancy C. Willis, dated October 30, 1995, and recorded in Book 47 at Page 118 of the Lincoln Land Records.

4. Warranty Deed of J. Bradley Allen to Arthur G. Pixley and Linda J. Pixley, dated September 27, 2001, and recorded in Book 55 at Page 376 of the Lincoln Land Records.

5. Warranty Deed of J. Bradley Allen to Harold L. Purinton and Sylvia M. Purinton, dated September 27, 2001, and recorded in Book 55 at Page 488 of the Lincoln Land Records.

Subject to and benefited by all easements, rights of way, permits, and restrictions of record, including but not limited to rights set forth in a Water Rights Agreement between James Bradley Allen, William E. Simmons, and Darlene W. Simmons, dated March 21, 1993, and recorded in Book 43 at Page 275 of the Lincoln Land Records.

Reference is further made to a Quit Claim Deed of Katharine S. Allen to J. Bradley Allen, dated December 22, 1991, and recorded in Book 43 at Page 355 of the Lincoln Land Records.

Reference is made to said deeds and their records and all prior deeds and their records for a more particular and complete description of the above-described lands and premises.

So much of such lands will be sold at public auction at the Lincoln Town Office, 62 Quaker Street, Lincoln, Vermont, a public place in said Town, on November 13, 2017 at 9:00 A.M., as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with costs, unless previously paid.

Dated at Lincoln, Vermont, this 12th day of October, 2017.

Nancy Stevens Collector of Delinquent Taxes Town of Lincoln

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Health expert to discuss on Oct. 26 how microbes affect health

MIDDLEBURY — “The microbial worlds inside us” is the title of a talk being presented on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 4:30 p.m., in Room 216 of Middlebury College’s Bicentennial Hall.

Dr. Libusha Kelley of the Department of Systems & Computational Biology and Department of Microbiology & Immunology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine will explore how the microbes that live in our body influence human health.

Kelley’s lab studies how differences in the microbial communities between individuals can affect how we process food and how we respond to drugs. the talk explores why the same exposure to the human microbiome, for example exposure to a drug or an inflammatory condition, can lead to different outcomes in different

Help the Farm Bureau create resolutions VERGENNES — Addison County legislators will present information and answer questions on Monday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. at the Addison County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting at St. Peter’s Parish Hall in Vergennes.

Part of this meeting will be used to develop resolutions that will be sent on to the Vermont Farm Bureau for adoption. Those are then forwarded to American Farm Bureau.

Strong efforts from Addison County Farmers and others across the county have brought about

change in agricultural policies, local farm bureau officials said. Farm Bureau has an obligation to take an active role on the local, state and national levels to unite behind a plan that will stabilize prices, improve water quality and advance all phases of agriculture, they added.

Also on the annual meeting agenda are discussion of the state’s Current Use Program, which may be threatened by a number of potential changes in the Legislature, the state budget and the local foods program.

Door Prizes from local sources will

be drawn during the meeting. All members, potential members, and guests are welcome.

“If you would like to help shape the future of farming, this is a grassroots way to help,” Bill Scott said. “Come to the meeting an offer input. Join Addison County Farm Bureau and make a difference by making your voice heard.”

Dinner at 6:30 p.m., $12 with RSVP by Oct. 15; $15 at the door.

Meeting begins at 7:15 p.m.

RSVP to Bill Scott @ 802-881-8836 or wjscottjr@comcast.net.

Benefit ham dinner on tap in Starksboro DR. LIBUSHA KELLEY individuals.

The talk is sponsored by the Department of Biology and the George B. Saul II Lecture Fund, and is free and open to the public.

STARKSBORO — The annual ham dinner of the Starksboro Village Meeting House Society will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, starting at 5:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 2806 VT Route 116, in Starksboro village. The menu features delicious baked ham,

mashed potatoes, winter squash, cole slaw, homemade baked beans, rolls, a variety of homemade pies baked by some of Starksboro’s best pie makers, and beverages.

Tickets for this tasty event, which has been held for over 50 years, are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. A family ticket of $25 for two adults and two children is also available, with additional children at $3 each. Reservations are not necessary but if seats can be reserved by calling 802-453-5227 or 802-453-2079 for a seating at 5:00 or 5:45 p.m. Take-outs can be accommodated.

The dinner will be augmented by

a small silent auction, as well as the sale of Starksboro woven coverlets, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and Bertha’s Book, the town history.

Please consider coming to support this event and enjoy a great homecooked meal with neighbors.

Find out more about the Meeting House Society’s recent grant from the Walter Cerf Community fund (Vermont Community Foundation) to do much needed work in the sanctuary, and see what other projects the society hopes to do. The Meeting House would very much appreciate your support.

For more information visit starksboromeetinghouse.org.

Vergennes company receives gift to help with conservation of land

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VERGENNES — The Vergennesbased organization Vermont Coverts: Woodlands for Wildlife has recently received a $100,000 gift from the Charles B. Ewing 2007 Charitable Lead Annuity Trust. This donation was made in support of Vermont Coverts’ work to help educate landowners about stewarding their woodland properties for wildlife conservation.

Vermont Coverts is a statewide nonprofit established in 1985.

The initial idea behind Coverts, developed by UVM Extension Forester Thom McEvoy, was that landowners are more likely to adopt good practices if they learn about them from their neighbors and peers.

“This generous gift provides an exciting opportunity for Coverts and wildlife in Vermont.” notes Council Chair, Rich Chalmers. “With over 80 percent of Vermont’s forestlands in private ownership, reaching out to landowners will have the greatest impact on our forests and the wildlife that live there.”

The Coverts network is made up of more than 675 landowners who have been through the threeday core training. These Coverts Cooperators share information on forestry and wildlife management with their families, neighbors, friends, conservation and planning commissions and through other connections. One such avenue is delivering welcome bags to new landowners purchasing more than 25 acres.

Charles Ewing believed in creating

partnerships and collaborations that would move projects towards their goal. Coverts is looking to use the funding to build on its partnerships with the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, Vermont Department of Forest Parks and Recreation and other conservation organizations.

Kim Royar from the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife says, “I have seen the Coverts Training completely transform how landowners see and understand their woodland properties as a part of Vermont’s landscape.

The Department is taking a new approach towards implementing a statewide conservation design and I believe partnering with Coverts will be important in promoting this strategy.”

Charles Ewing was a brilliant engineer, successful businessman and wonderful husband, father and grandfather. His children, who directed this gift, want to see his successes leave a lasting legacy, improving people’s lives and the environment across the landscape and the country.

Ewing’s ties to Vermont include a granddaughter who studied natural resources management here and a son with a long standing love of Vermont and its wild places. The family’s interest in Vermont Coverts stems from these connections, as well as Ewing’s belief that education will help people make better decisions.

For more information on Vermont Coverts visit at vtcoverts.org, 802877-2777 or info@vtcoverts.org.