Monday, Dec. 11, 2017

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 29 No. 34

Mt. Abe to host pageant • Seven Mount Abe seniors will compete for the title “Mr. Christmas Tree” this Saturday.

See Bristol Beat, Pages 24-25.

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ACSD board to consider major staff cuts Draft budget reflects 14 teacher layoffs

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Addison Central School District board members knew they would be in for a shock when they asked ACSD administrators to show them what a level-funded budget would look like for the 2018-2019 academic year.

And a shock is what they’ll get on Monday, Dec. 11, when they learn that a level-funded spending plan for the district’s nine schools could translate into a reduction of 14 licensed teachers, 18 paraprofessionals, a principal and a central office worker.

Those would be the main casualties in a $1.9 million batch of potential cuts that ACSD Superintendent Peter Burrows will present to district directors Monday evening. It remains to be seen whether the board will ultimately endorse the reductions as presented, or use this initial budget draft as a departure point for a fiscal year 2019 K-12 spending plan for

Middlebury Union middle and high schools and the elementary schools in Bridport, Cornwall, Middlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham and Weybridge.

Rep. Dave Sharpe, D-Bristol, noted the average statewide education property tax rate is currently projected to increase by (See ACSD cuts, Page 35)

Explosion rocks UTC Aerospace

Vote on Mount Abe bond scheduled for Town Meeting Day

Sheldon earns green credentials

Committee asks architects for two proposals cheaper than $30M

• Several people were injured on Friday when a blast occured at the Vergennes defense plant.

See Page 2.

By GAEN MURPHREE BRISTOL — Five-town voters will get to cast their ballots on a third bond proposal to renovate the 50-yearold Mount Abraham Union High School facility on Town Meeting Day, and the amount requested will likely be under $30 million.

The Mount Abe Renovation Committee approved the March 6, 2018, vote at a meeting this past Wednesday.

“Speaking with (architects) Dore & Whittier, we found that if we should get a positive bond vote in March that would be at the very end of the possible timeline to still start construction in 2019,” Committee Chair Kris Pearsall said. “So without having to organize a special vote and having the availability of many more voters on Town Meeting Day we decided to do that.”

The committee still has plenty of work to do between now and then to rework a $35 million renovation plan (See Mt. Abe, Page 16)

• Middlebury state rep. gets “Climate Champion” distinction.

See Page 17.

MUHS skaters host Mass. team

• Bay State squad challenges the Tiger boys in their season opener. See Sports, Page 18.

Vermont Congressman reflects on a ‘wild’ week in Washington Songwriting duo to peform locally • The couple known as “The Promise of Hope” will bring holiday songs to Brandon. See Arts Beat on Page 10.

Elf on a tree

A SHELF ELF finds a new place to hang out in the Sheldon Museum Miniature Christmas Tree Raffle exhibit that runs through Dec. 19. This entry, by Round Robin, is called “Elf De-Shelfed.” See more trees on page 23.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

By MICHELLE MONROE St. Albans Messenger ST. ALBANS — As the threat of another government shutdown loomed on Thursday, Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., was busy dealing with an array of fast-changing events that will have varying degrees of impact in Vermont.

“It’s wild,” Welch said in a conversation with the St. Albans Messenger. As he was waiting for WELCH the Republicans to offer a plan to fund the government, he refelected on Jerusalem, impeachment and the House firearms vote, all of which had taken place the day before.

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced the U.S. would consider Jerusalem the capital of Israel, (See Welch, Page 20)

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Several people injured in explosion at UTC

By JOHN S. McCRIGHT UVM Medical Center in BurlingVERGENNES — A handful of ton for treatment of more serious people were taken to hospital for injuries, which reportedly included treatment of non-life-threatening severe burns and a spleen injury. injuries sustained in an explosion Three others were taken to Porter at the United Technology Corp. Hospital in Middlebury for treatAerospace plant in Vergennes just ment of more minor injuries, one before noon on Friday. source said.

An explosion rocked the Panton “Our thoughts are with those Road plant that employs 775 peo- affected and we are working with ple who make equipment for the emergency responders to ensure aerospace and defense industry. that they receive the appropriate News reports and care and relief,” the observers said the spokesper“We’re working company blast was caused afson said. ter dust accumulat- with emergency The Vergennes ed in the ventilation responders Sensors and Intefilter system and it to continue grated Systems plant was ignited by an to assess the was formerly part unknown source. situation at of Goodrich Corp.

Company officials on UTC bought GoFriday said they were our Vergennes odrich in 2011. In still investigating the facility. At the past, a number of explosion and did not this time we key products made wish to speculate on can confirm in Vergennes includthe cause. ed Health and Usage there was an “We’re working Monitoring Systems explosion. All with emergency re(HUMS) for milsponders to continue employees were itary helicopters. to assess the situation evacuated.”

HUMS are designed at our Vergennes fa— UTC Aerospace to measure wear and cility,” a UTC Aerospokesperson tear on helicopters’ space spokesperson operating systems said early Friday afto predict accurately ternoon. “At this time we can con- when maintenance should be perfirm there was an explosion. All formed, thus enhancing passenger employees were evacuated.” safety and preventing unnecessary A witness reported that a por- expenses. tion of the roof of the Panton Road In 2014, UTC won a $6.7 milplant was damaged, and there was lion Department of Defense cona fire. tract to develop and test improved According to a UTC employee guidance systems for U.S. muniwho heard but did not see the ex- tions, which would allow greater plosion, employees were let into precision and avoid damage to intheir workspaces to gather their nocent bystanders and property. things and then sent home for the The contract with the Defense rest of the day.

Ordnance Technology Consortium Fire trucks, ambulances and state was for developing and testing of and local police were dispatched to low-cost Guidance, Navigation, the plant, which includes both en- Control and Targeting (GNC&T) gineering and manufacturing facil- systems for precision munitions, ities. which was developed at the VerThree employees were taken to gennes facility.

OVUU Board Chair Bonnie Bourne addressed community members at a public forum in the OV auditorium on Nov. 30.

Brandon Reporter photo/Lee Kahrs

Lothrop-Neshobe merger panned OVUSD explores options to address $1.6 million shortfall

By LEE J. KAHRS BRANDON — If a vote on whether to merge Lothrop and Neshobe elementary schools were conducted today, the result would likely be a resounding “No.” The idea, which would send kindergarten through third-grade students to one school and fourththrough sixth-graders to the other, is one of two “Big Ideas” that were discussed at two public meetings in the Otter Valley Unified School District in the last 12 days.

More than 80 people filled the Otter Valley Union High School au-

ditorium at the first public meeting on Nov. 30. The meeting was moved from its original location in OV’s large cafeteria due to the number of people attending.

Faced with a $1.6 million budget shortfall for the 2017-18 school budget and a 12 cent hike in the local property tax rate, Rutland Northeast Superintendent Jeanne Collins proposed ideas that would cut $769,000 of that, at the RNeSU Board’s request.

But many parents and staff members say that the savings from the Neshobe-Lothrop merger idea, los-

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ing three staff positions and adding a $55,000 increase in transportation costs for additional busing, would be negligible compared to the upheaval such a merger would cause in the local educational landscape. Add the increased time Pittsford students would spend riding the bus to get to Brandon and vice versa, and this idea has found very little support in the community.

Those in attendance were also frustrated by the fact that the administration was unable to answer questions as to how much longer students would have to ride the bus, although it’s conceivable that many students’ bus times would increase to over an hour each way.

There are a host of factors that led to this deficit at the state level.

Earlier this year, the state decided to prop up the current FY2018 budget with about $47 million in “onetime” funds that were taken primarily from an end-of-year surplus and an education reserve fund.

Collins said the state also underfunded school districts due to increased health care costs — in OVUU to the tune of $314,000 less than what the district previously received.

The other “Big Idea” is to merge the three smallest schools in the district: Leicester, Whiting and Sudbury. Whiting and Sudbury merged last year, with pre-K through third grade at Whiting and fourth through sixth grade at Sudbury. Collins proposes bringing Leicester into the three-way school merger that would (See Schools, Page 3)

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STEPHANIE KELLOGG OF Leicester makes her opinion on local school consolidation known during the Nov. 30 OVUU public meeting regarding proposed budget cuts.

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Schools (Continued from Page 2) split up pre-K into one school, kindergarten through second grade in another, and third through sixth grade in the third.

Parents in those smaller towns were not happy about that idea, despite the administration’s argument that merging would create more educational opportunities for students.

Stephanie Kellogg is a Leicester parent and business owner in Brandon. She stood and read a statement at the hearing voicing her concerns on Nov. 30.

“I challenge this rationale as my child may not have access to Spanish or a full-time library or music or art teacher, but what they have is much more valuable,” she said.

“The hands-on learning model that is provided in a small school environment is teaching our children to become rational beings and future leaders ... I would really like to see the board looking for long-term solutions rather than a Band-Aid to the current situation.”

That sentiment was echoed repeatedly at the hearing, where OVUU Board Chair Bonnie Bourne said that the timeline for a board decision on the budget ideas would be six weeks, and that the board would approve a proposed OVUU budget on Jan. 20. That would allow the board to warn a budget for a Town Meeting Day vote in early March.

Abby Radowski is a Rutland High School teacher who said she and her husband, Neshobe Art Teacher John Radowski, just bought a house in Brandon two weeks ago. She urged a slower timeline and more thoughtful approach.

“I would be looking at a different way,” she said. “You’re talking about three positions at three schools.

There are more creative things we can do. I don’t want to disrupt 500 families. So let’s trust you to do it, because we think you can. Let’s not rush it. I would support a proposal if I knew it was really well thoughtout. There are so many other untold costs that we aren’t looking at. I

think your creativity and our ability to help you is going to make it so we don’t have to do that.”

Many people suggested proposing a budget leaving the current school structure intact and cutting in other areas, which would still leave a large tax increase of 8 to 10 cents, but that they would gladly pay for a year while the other ideas are considered and fleshed out for a longer-term solution.

There is also the RNeSU teacher’s contract, which reached impasse in the spring and is still being negotiated with the help of a fact finder.

There could be contractual savings there regarding the cost of salary increases and health care benefits.

NOT A ONE-YEAR PROBLEM And a long-term solution is what’s needed. Bourne told those gathered at the hearing that this is not a oneyear problem.

“There is nothing on the horizon that leads us to believe this is a oneyear problem,” Bourne said. “We anticipate we will be in this position for a period of time ... The financial crisis at the state level is what is pushing boards to think beyond what has been done before. Are we prepared to see an annual tax rate increase of 10 to 12 cents every year?

I’m at a loss to say what we could do to prevent this from happening.”

When asked for alternatives to the merger ideas, Bourne said there is alternative No. 2, which is to make Lothrop a multi-age classroom school, which would eliminate one position.

The size of the classrooms would shift depending on enrollment. Most people seemed to support that idea, which has been considered at Lothrop for several years as enrollment continues to fall.

The only other way to reduce costs enough to create a reasonable tax rate increase would be to cut programs like school sports, theater, art and other ancillary support programs, leaving just the key educational programs required by law.

“That’s happened in a number of schools, but how far can you reduce

art or physical education?” Bourne asked. “What can we get a tax rate down to be supported? I wish I though this situation was just a blip and not going to be an annual concern.”

Of course, the bigger animal in the room is that the district moved quickly to merge in 2016 under Act 46 in order to cut costs and qualify for incremental tax rate incentives.

Now entering the third year, the OVUU district gets 4 cents off the local school tax rate, down form 8 cents the first year and 6 cents last year. Whiting and Sudbury schools merged, and Barstow became a unified district in the side-by-side partnership.

Now, those savings and incentives are practically null and void in the face of the state’s financial decisions and shortfalls.

Brandon resident Maureen Thornton spoke angrily about the unfairness of the state financial situation.

“Everyone is getting made at you guys,” Thornton said to the board.

“I’m not mad at you guys, I’m mad at Montpelier. Montpelier is screwing us! They are trying to change the face of education in Vermont. We shouldn’t be going along with their game. We have to got go to Montpelier! It matters, guys. It matters!”

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A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Editorial

State’s budget woes made worse by federal tax cuts As Congressional Republicans eagerly anticipate their proposed massive tax cuts to the nation’s richest 10 percent, Vermont is facing projected revenue shortages for the 11th year in a row. The state recently reported the projected General Fund revenue for the upcoming fiscal year at $1,591 million, which is about $34 million more than the prior year.

That represents a growth of about 2 percent across all state government.

Expenses are higher, however, creating an expected budget shortfall of about $45 million.

That is, for the 11th consecutive year, the Legislature and administration must start the session figuring out ways to cut projected spending or raise additional revenue.

As Jack Hoffman of the Public Assets Institute noted in a recent blog, perhaps it’s time Vermont recalculate its revenue forecasts and “recoup some of Washington’s tax giveaways.” That sentiment will only be amplified by the proposed tax cuts netting an additional deficit of roughly $1.5 trillion (if we’re lucky and more if we’re not) over the next decade, prompting Republicans to once again find religion and want to curb deficit spending. (Such hypocrisy is beyond credulity, but just moments after huge tax giveaways to millionaires and billionaires, they already were talking about cuts to Medicare, Social Security, federal aid to farmers, education, clean air and clean water, and on and on.)

What Trump supporters don’t seem to understand, or care, is that cuts to federal spending prompt tax increases at the state and local levels. It does because these same fiscal conservatives have a little bit of a heart when it comes to helping neighbors or folks who live just down the road. Or, to put it another way, they don’t want to finance federal programs that help clean up the nation’s polluted waterways, or air quality, or help finance disadvantaged kids, or provide low-income housing, but move those same programs closer to home and they don’t want those programs taken away or cut.

The consequence is that state and local taxes go up because even some Trump supporters get squeamish when they see people wasting away in the streets from hunger, or a disability, or lack of health care, or homelessness, or families not being able to afford child care, or to be able to send their children to early child care, or watch their schools crumble from a lack of suitable funding.

But with Gov. Phil Scott’s posture against raising revenues getting additional revenues from the state is not going to come easily. And the numbers are stacked against the state: just three items consume $36 million of the $34 million that would create a balanced budget — retirement and health care for state employees and teachers consumes $24 million; a general fund transfer to the education fund eats up another $8 million, and debt service chews through another $4 million.

To avoid raising taxes or enduring more cuts to state government every other line item in the state’s budget would have to be level-funded or slightly less — and that’s a sobering thought.

Angelo Lynn

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Letters to the Editor Town ignores land rights in threat to farmers over trees The Town of Ferrisburgh’s aggressive and threatening response to the farm family that cut hedgerow trees along Arnold Bay Road recently is a gross violation of property rights and raises the concept of NIMBY-ism in Vermont to new and absurd heights.

At issue is the fact that the Vorsteveld family removed trees and overgrown brush from farmland that they own and for which they dutifully pay taxes. For this “crime,” the Town of Ferrisburgh is now threatening this farm with hundreds of thousands of dollars in

fines and “injunctive relief,” given that this hedgerow vegetation fell within the “right of way” of Arnold Bay Road.

This is an absurd absconsion of property rights. If the Town of Ferrisburgh feels it needs to widen roads, re-dig drainage ditches or selectively cut trees in order to maintain a safe roadway, invoking a public right of way makes sense.

If the Town of Ferrisburgh wants to own the right to micromanage all decisions regarding a property including which overgrown weed-trees may be removed or not,

perhaps Ferrisburgh should make the rightful owner of the property a fair-market offer for the land in question. At the very least, Ferrisburgh should forgive, now and retrospectively, all property tax assessed on said land.

I have driven down Arnold Bay Road many times recently and I am struck by two observations. First, the alleged criminal tree-removal changes, but in no meaningful way degrades, the pastoral beauty of the Vorsteveld property. Second, there is a remarkable amount of (See Letter, Page 5)

Addison Independent, Monday, December 11, 2017 — PAGE 5

Mt. Abe revote on thoughtful path

Letters to the Editor Middlebury rail bridges project needs to be revisited Regarding Bruce Hiland’s letter to editor published Nov. 23: His point is that the rail project through Middlebury needs a fresh look because it’s getting out of hand. I think he’s right.

It’s like a project starts with

putting on a new roof and in the end you’ve added a second floor.

Having a second floor is nice but at this time, not necessary. We’re trying to save our downtown not drive it out of business.

The rail project has been a real

damper to shopping downtown.

It used to be fun to go downtown this time of the year. I don’t expect to go this year.

Flanzy Chodkowski Middlebury

Democrats must create, emphasize positive message I agree with the bulk of your editorial “Dems not the same as GOP!” in the Dec. 4 issue of the Addison Independent. The differences between the two parties — at least on the national level — are becoming more starkly clear on a daily basis.

However, I do not agree with the final conclusion, essentially advocating hammering on Trump during

the upcoming election season. I would much rather see Democrats “hammering” on a positive vision for our country that is inclusive, forward-thinking, and sustainable for the long-term.

We have enough negativity coming at us from a variety of sources.

It is non-stop. People can make up their own minds about how they

feel about the current administration without having it consistently hammered into them.

A profoundly positive message from Democratic candidates, I think, would go a lot further than additional negativity and endless hammering.

Eric Hanson Starksboro

Major differences exist in nursing degrees, backgrounds When is a nurse not a nurse?

Many recent ads for employment, as well as those for Health Care Facilities mention nurses — either L.P.N.’s or R.N.’s. One thing that they do not mention is that there is a difference in backgrounds of these “nurses”.

L.P.N.’s are just that — Licensed Practical Nurses — and may work

only under the direction of an R.N. or Physician.

R.N.’s come in different “sizes”. There are some who graduate from a two-year program with an Associates Degree; those few older nurses that have graduated from the now defunct three-year hospital based programs; and the R.N. with a B.S.N. — a Bachelor

of Science degree in Nursing.

Yes, they are different, in experience with what they can do, in their training and educational levels, and their positions in the nursing profession.

Please do not paint all nurses with the same brush!

Lois Farnham, R.N. Middlebury

a viable agrarian economy acting upon the landscape. Why is it then that the very farms that help create and maintain that beauty are now so suddenly threatened with crippling fines for participating in the simple act of maintaining a productive farm?

To those retired investment bankers who think there is an egregious shortage of trees on other folk’s property, I encourage you to

plant and maintain your own land with all the passion you so clearly possess. To the Vorstevelds I say fight the good fight against this usurpation of your property rights.

If justice fails to prevail, perhaps you could recoup some of your losses by re-purposing the land in question. I hear that pig farms are very profitable ...

Stephen M. Koller Bridport

Letter (Continued from Page 4) “estate building” going on in the area, almost entirely on the western, lakefront side of the road.

I would presume that folks who are moved to spend the millions necessary to assemble such estates here do so, at least in part, because they are drawn to a state with a landscape of unique and remarkable beauty. I also presume that the complaints from the Vorsteveld’s lakeside neighbors are very likely associated with Ferrisburgh’s disproportionate response and bullying, lawyered-up threats.

The irony here is that the very bucolic beauty that attracts folks to this state is the direct effect of

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On Dec. 6 the Mount Abraham Union High School Renovation Committee met and dug into the upcoming bond vote. They voted to hold that on March 6, 2018, Town Meeting Day, because there is pressing work that must be done.

This Town Meeting Day vote will give time for adopting a compelling community vision statement, for identifying some very creative changes in the budget, and for opening more opportunities for whole-community engagement. I predict 60 percent of the eligible voters of the Five-Town Community will come out to vote. This is huge!

Thank you!

I am especially grateful to Bob Patterson and Kevin Hanson for their focused comments on moving forward in prudent, fiscally responsible ways. Bob’s story on the doors was breathtaking. I am grateful to Peter Straub for his comments on the need for a compelling vision. I am grateful to Su White for emphasizing the importance of using the survey results to guide the budget though the results of the survey may not exactly reflect the will of the whole voting community. I am grateful to Superintendent Patrick Reen for his steadiness and his openness. A lot was accomplished last night!

There is much more work to be done. If we focus on “essential upgrades to existing vital systems”

at MAUHS we can get to a place where 60 percent of the voters will vote a resounding Yes! This will not be easy but it can be done because it must be done.

We will have to let go of some of the “wants” at least for now. We might cut the payback period from 30 years to 15 years.

We could consider moving the concept from “MAUHS Gym” to “Five-Town Community Field House” and the location well away from the sliding gravel bank. We might even toy with different funding sources for key items like the gym-field house.

We should actively engage local contractors in getting as much of the work accomplished as possible.

We should get students actively involved in solar energy design, eco-engineering solutions to the western sliding bank, systems that monitor investment improvements in learning and building health and efficiency, and other forms of handson learning.

As John Dewey wrote, “Without application, principles and ideals have no bearing or test!”

This is the path to getting 60 percent of the eligible voters who vote on March 6, 2018, to vote Yes. We seem to be on that path now.

Let’s get to Yes on March 6, 2018!

David Brynn Bristol

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ADDISON COUNTY

Obituaries

Cheryl Weseman, 71, Orwell

ORWELL — Cheryl Barnard Weseman, 71, died Dec. 5, 2017, after a nine-year battle with cancer.

She was surrounded by her loving family in Orwell.

She was born in Montclair, N.J., on April 11, 1946, to William, Sr. and Jean Barnard. Cheryl’s faith and family were her biggest loves. She graduated from Franklin College in Franklin, Ind., in 1968 with a degree in Biology. In addition to being a full-time mother and homemaker, Cheryl spent many years as a kitchen planner at IKEA. She relished time in her flower garden, her home, and with her dog, Allie.

She was an elder at the Bridport Congregational Church, a member of the Orwell Fortnightly Club and a long-time volunteer at the Brandon Public Library.

Cheryl is survived by her husband of 14 years, Wayne Weseman, at home; her three children, Katherine Eisenhower (Angela), of North Little WILLIAM J. BARROWS Rock, Ark., Matthew Eisenhower (Christine) and Rebecca Eisenhower Care Inc., PO Box 578, East Leach (Perry), both of Ketchikan, Middlebury, VT 05740.

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William “Bill” J. Barrows, 63, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — William “Bill” J. Barrows, 63, died Nov. 21, 2017, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

He was born March 25, 1954, in Burlington, the son of Richard J. and Ethel (Abair) Barrows.

Bill served in the United States Army Reserves during the Vietnam Conflict.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, photography and loved animals.

Bill is survived by his sister Lorraine Hallock of Middlebury and by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents.

There will be no visiting hours or services. In lieu of services there will be a celebration of Bill’s life in the spring.

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Permanent hunting and fish license reduced for seniors MONTPELIER — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is reminding hunters, anglers and trappers of changes to permanent licenses that go into effect starting Jan. 1, 2018.

A permanent license is currently available free to Vermont residents 70 or older. Beginning Jan. 1, a resident 66 or older may purchase a permanent license for a one-time fee of $60.

All licenses may be purchased at a

license agent or district office or online at vtfishandwildlife.com. People who already have a permanent license do not need to purchase another, but need to renew theirs in 2018.

A permanent license allows a qualified recipient to hunt, fish or trap without purchasing additional licenses for the rest of their lifetime. Vermont’s permanent license can include all regular season tags, including archery deer,

muzzleloader deer and turkey tags.

Additional tags for second archery, moose and antlerless lotteries and waterfowl stamps must be purchased separately. A permanent license must be renewed every year, which is free online or at any district office.

Anyone with questions should check Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s website at vtfishandwildlife.com or call the licensing office at 802-828-1190.

Bixby to offer genealogy workshop Dec. 16

VERGENNES — As a part of the Bixby Memorial Library’s Coffeehouse Series and following the success of genealogist Ann Watson’s workshop in August, the Bixby and Watson are offering a hands-on instructional session in genealogy research this coming Saturday, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Watson will be available to help participants work on their own

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family research, answer questions, and suggest resources. This will be a hands-on work session appropriate for beginners to experienced researchers.

Bring your genealogy problems and questions The program is offered free of charge but space is limited. Register by contacting Adult Services Librarian Muir Haman at muir.haman@bixbylibrary.org or call 802-877-2211 with

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Watson has earned a Master’s in Education and holds a Certificate of Study from the Boston University Genealogical Research Program.

She is a member of the National Genealogical Society. More information on her is online at familypicturesgenealogy.com.

Bixby Library is at 258 Main St. in Vergennes.

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The middle school players will perform a variety of songs to celebrate

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Medical marijuana dispensary, apartments get preliminary OK

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Development Review Board (DRB) has given a preliminary OK to a medical marijuana dispensary on Route 7 and a plan to install eight high-end apartments in the former Vermont Federal Credit Union building at 24 Washington St. Both applicants will now finetune their respective proposals based on feedback they received from DRB members at their Nov. 27 meeting. So the dispensary and apartment plans could each earn a final go-ahead at either the DRB’s Jan. 8 or Jan. 22 meetings.

MARIJUANA DISPENSARY Champlain Valley Dispensary (CVD) is seeking town approval to open a new site in the former home of Planned Parenthood at 1641 Route 7 south. CVD currently supplies around 3,000 qualifying patients with medical marijuana through its dispensaries in Burlington, Milton and Brattleboro. As with its other locations, CVD would keep marijuana inventory locked up at the Middlebury dispensary.

Its operations would be monitored by he Vermont Department of Public Safety. It would only serve clients pre-approved by the state to receive medical marijuana as part of their treatment for a chronic disease.

Shayne Lynn, executive director of CVD, tabbed the currentlyvacant building at 1641 Route 7 South as an idea spot for a new dispensary because it would be easy for patients to find. It also meets the state-mandated criteria that it be at least 1,000 feet away from a nursery, child care facility or school.

“We appreciate the Town of Middlebury’s cooperation in working to help ensure that patients in Addison County have access to marijuana to help alleviate suffering from the variety of illnesses covered by Vermont law,” Lynn said on Thursday of the DRB’s positive first review of

the Middlebury dispensary. “We look forward to being a partner in this process and providing all the necessary education and information to the community and patients about the work done by the dedicated employees of Champlain Valley Dispensary,” Lynn has said a Middlebury dispensary would be more convenient for Addison County patients, who must now travel to Burlington.

There are currently around 5,500 patients enrolled with the Vermont Marijuana Registry, including 233 in Addison County, according to the Department of Public Safety.

CVD was facing a potential hurdle as it prepared for the Nov. 27 DRB meeting.

Middlebury’s zoning regulations, currently being updated, don’t reference the option of a “medical marijuana dispensary.”

That meant CVD had to pitch the dispensary as a “retail” establishment that could then be approved as a conditional use in the town’s Protected Highway District of Route 7 south.

And CVD officials have successfully made that argument — thanks to the company’s sideventure, Ceres Natural Remedies, which offers an over-the-counter option for pain relief. Ceres offers an array of Cannibidol-related products — derived from hemp and cannabis — that ease pain without the “high” imparted by marijuana.

Lynn explained Cannibidol products don’t possess enough tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to be considered a regulated drug. So it can be legally sold to anyone 18 and older, usually in the form of a capsule or trans-dermal patch.

CVD’s Burlington dispensary sees around 20 to 30 Ceres customers per day, and many of them are also medical marijuana patients, according to Lynn.

Plans call for Ceres Natural Remedies products to be sold at the Middlebury dispensary.

Middlebury DRB members agreed on Nov. 27 that sales of that

product could allow the dispensary to qualify as a retail establishment, and thus meet the conditional use criteria in the Protected Highway District.

The dispensary would not sell any marijuana paraphernalia, though it might offer vaporizers, according to CVD officials.

Efforts continue in the Vermont Legislature to pass a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana. If such a bill was passed into law, CVD would need to return to the DRB for a permit amendment in order to sell recreational marijuana, officials said.

24 WASHINGTON ST. Also earning a tentative nod from the DRB was a proposal

by Off da Hook, LLC — represented by David Shlansky and Heidi Maroney — to renovate 24 Washington St. for creation of eight apartments.

Off da Hook has owned the 24 Washington St. building for the past four years, and company officials told the DRB that housing appeared to be the only viable option for the property.

They said the eight units would range from small studios to one, two-bedroom apartment.

The proposed dwellings were described as “compact, efficient, high-end units.”

Middlebury Town Planner Jen Murrray noted the 24 Washington St. building has a national historic designation — which among other things doesn’t allow its footprint to be changed — and the developers have received the requisite permission to renovate the structure. Exterior work would include replacing some windows with more historic versions, and landscaping. The owners have already removed the former bank drive-up island, which has helped increase off-street parking for nine vehicles.

Shlansky and Maroney told the DRB they have yet to set rental rates for the proposed apartments.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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Trunk show in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 15, 5-8 p.m., Vermont Honeylights, 9 Main St. Beautiful jewelry from Island Girl Jewelry (Audrey Beckwith). Free.

802-453-3952.

Free wine tasting in Vergennes. Friday, Dec. 15, 5-8 p.m., Creative Space Gallery, 214 Main St. Enjoy hand-picked wines courtesy of Vergennes Wine and a special menu of miniature holiday treats. Find unique gifts, stocking stuffers, candles and cards at the Holiday Show, featuring new work from member artists and guest artists. More info at 802-877-3850 or at the gallery’s Facebook page.

“Merry, Mary” Exhibit opening in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 15, 5-9 p.m., ARTSight, 6 South St. An exhibit of the latest work by Rachel Elion Baird, featuring live bluegrass music with the local band Old Bones. Free. (802) 989-1333.

Christmas caroling in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 15, 6 p.m., Holley Hall. Joins carolers as they sing around town. All are welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet back at Holley Hall for cocoa and cookies. Sign up at the Recreation Office.

“Elf” on screen in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 15, 6-8:30, Stonecutter Spirits, 1197 Exchange St. Stop by for a free showing of the Holiday movie “Elf”. Stonecutter Spirits’ cocktails available for purchase. All ages welcome.

Student one-acts in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, Patricia Hannaford Career Center, Charles Ave. Addison Repertory Theatre presents “Never Before Seen,” studentwritten 10-minute one-act plays. Tickets $10 adults/$7 students available at 802-382-1036.

Night Fires in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. As Winter Solstice approaches, this year’s Night Fires is a shout of hope and passionate prayer for our “Turtle Island” and all the many different peoples living here today — abundantly offered in a delicate intertwining of prose, poetry, song and dance. Tickets $25/$21 seniors/$20 student, available at 802-382-9222, townhalltheater.org, at the box office Monday-Saturday noon-5 p.m., or at the door.

MONDAY

Chanukah Carnival in Middlebury.

Monday, Dec. 11, 3:45- 5 p.m., Havurah House, North Pleasant St. Addison County Democratic Committee meeting in Middlebury. Monday, Dec. 11, 7-8:30 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman will be the featured speaker. All are welcome to attend.

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Holiday choral concert in Middlebury. Tuesday, Dec. 12, noon, Sanctuary, the Congregational Church of Middlebury, 1 Main St. Join the Middlebury Union High School chorus for their annual holiday concert and sing along to favorite Christmas songs. Free and open to the public. Reception to follow in Fellowship Hall.

Craft night at Ilsley in Middlebury. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 5-6:30 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Feeling crafty? Gather at the library for an evening of crafts. Snacks provided.

Shepherd’s pie community dinner in New Haven. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m., New Haven Congregational Church, Town Hill Rd. Choice of meat or vegetarian shepherd’s pie. Meal is free, but donations for the food shelf appreciated. More info call Donna at 802-877-2712.

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MakerClub in Shoreham.

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2:45-3:45 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. On the first day of Hanukkah, light some lights with wearable electronics. Come learn about how to create simple circuit jewelry. A snack will be served.

Chess instruction and friendly play in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 3:15-8:30 p.m., Aurora Learning Center, 238 Peterson Terrace. For ages 14 to 94. Drop in as late as 7:00 p.m. Players of all abilities welcomed. Free instruction offered.

Chess equipment provided and also offered for sale. Sponsored by Chess Club of Addison County. More info contact Parker Montgomery at middmont@earthlink.net.

Public Menorah lighting in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 5:30 p.m., town green.

Community celebration will follow.

The Festival of Sankta Lucia in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7-8 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, on the town green. Celebrate the traditional Swedish Christmas festival, with costumed children, youth and adults from Orwell Congregational Church, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Orwell, St. Stephen’s and the Congregational Church of Middlebury. St. Lucia brought food to the Christians in the Catacombs of ancient Rome and her crown of light symbolizes the turning point from the darkest night of winter to the lights of Christmas.

Middle School winter concert in Bristol.

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m., Mt. Abraham Union High School/Middle School, 220 Airport Dr. Come and listen to the middle school music ensembles perform a variety of songs to celebrate the winter season. Free.

Civil rights movie and singing in Lincoln.

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m., Lincoln Library.

“Soundtrack For A Revolution” tells the story of the 1960s civil rights movement through powerful music sung on picket lines, in mass meetings, and in jail cells as they fought for justice and equality.

There will be singing after the film until 9 p.m.

High school winter concert in Vergennes.

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m., Vergennes Union High School auditorium, Monkton Rd. The VUHS Music Department’s performing ensembles include the Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, Commodore Jazz Ensemble and the Commodore Singers.

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Computer basics class in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 14, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Vermont Adult Learning, 282

Never Before Seen

HANNAFORD CAREER CENTER’S A.R.T. program will stage its student-written 10 minute one-act plays on Thursday, Dec. 14. at 7 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15 and 16, at 7:30 p.m., in the Black Box Theater at Hannaford Career Center’s Charles Ave. location in Middlebury. The Thursday night performance will be a live dinnertheater experience. Here Elijah Keane and Jeremy Gile rehearse one of last year’s one-acts.

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Boardman St. A free hands-on introduction to the computer for people with no or with very limited computer experience. The first class in a six week Thursday night series. Available to everyone Class size is limited to 6 participants. More info at 802-388-4392.

Recital of French Advent and Christmas in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 14, 12:15-12:45 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, on the town green. Music by George Matthew Jr., St. Stephen’s organist. Works by Balbastre, Dandrieu, Guilmant, Joulain and Eugene Gigout. Free.

Robert Frost & Spiral Press holiday card exhibit in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 14, 4-5 p.m., Atrium, Davis Family Library, 110 Storrs Ave. Come see the holiday greeting cards Robert Frost and the Spiral Press created from 1929 until 1962. Works of art in themselves, the cards also stand as true first editions of the chosen poems. The complete set of 28 holiday cards is on exhibit. Light refreshments will be served.

A Very Merry Peaches Storytime in Middlebury.

Thursday, Dec. 14, 4:30 p.m., Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Shaundra Bartlett Lerman, now based in Saratoga Springs, NY, but born in Middlebury is the author and illustrator of a children’s book series called Bartlettberry Briar. She will read her first book, “Peaches Bakes A Pie” and her new book, “It’s the Spirit of Christmas, Peaches.”

High School winter concert in Bristol. Thursday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m., Mt. Abraham Union High School/ Middle School, 220 Airport Dr. Come and listen to the high school music ensembles perform a variety of songs to celebrate the winter season. Free.

Student one-acts dinner theater in Middlebury.

Thursday, Dec. 14, 7-10 p.m., Black Box Theater, Patricia Hannaford Career Center, Charles Ave. Addison Repertory Theatre presents “Never Before Seen,” student-written 10-minute

one-act plays dinner theater in collaboration with the Culinary Arts program at the Hannaford Career Center. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m. with dessert at intermission. Tickets $25. To reserve call 802-382-1036.

Middle school winter concert in Vergennes.

Thursday, Dec.14, 7 p.m., The Vergennes Union High School auditorium. The VUMS Music Department’s performing ensembles include the Concert Band, Middle School Choir, and the Jazz Jammers.

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Green Mountain Club Water Tower trails hike in Ripton. Friday, Dec. 15.

Hike or snowshoe beginning at the Robert Frost Interpretive area. This is a 3-4 mile hike lasting 2 to 3 hours in duration. Moderate difficulty with an elevation gain of about 500 feet. Wear appropriate clothing; bring water, food and hiking poles if desired. More info contact Ruth Penfield at 802-388-5407 or ruthpenfield@gmail.com. For more activities visit gmcbreadloaf.org.

Intermediate computer class in Middlebury.

Friday, Dec. 15, 2-3:30 p.m., Vermont Adult Learning, 282 Boardman St. A free interactive computer lab for people who already have basic computer experience. In this hands-on class you will learn how to download and manage computer files, use Google Docs, and get an introduction to MS Excel. The first in a six –week series held Firdays. Available to everyone. Class size is limited to 6 participants. More info at 802-388-4392.

Eat, Drink & Be Merry in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 15, 5-9 p.m., downtown. Music and wine tasting at Bristol Bakery & Cafe, as well as various happenings downtown in Main Street businesses. Free.

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Green Mountain Club Button Bay State Park, Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Dec. 16. An easy two-mile hike with very little altitude change, Lake Champlain views.

Some alternate trails available to extend hike into local woods. Wear appropriate clothing for hiking and bring water, a snack and hiking poles, if used.

More info contact Ralph Burt at 802-355-4415. For more activities visit gmcbreadloaf.org.

Pancake breakfast in Shoreham. Saturday, Dec. 16, 8-10 a.m., Shoreham Congregational Church, 28 School Rd. Let someone else cook breakfast.

Pancakes with Vermont maple syrup, breakfast casseroles, sausages, home fries, beverages, and a special Surprise. Adults $8/children under 12 $4/$20 for families with small children. Bring a non-perishable item for the food shelf to help spread holiday cheer.

Food drive in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 16, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Hannaford’s parking lot, 260 Court St. Roundup some non-perishable food items and help the Eddy Farm School for Horse and Rider fill their trailer to benefit Middlebury’s local food shelf.

More info at 802-989-8326.

Decorate a gingerbread house in Brandon.

Saturday, Dec. 16, two sessions, 10:30-11:30 a.m., and 12:30-1:30 p.m., Compass Music and Art Center, 333 Jones Dr. SoundBite Cafe’s Chef Vicky will provide the houses (or church) and all the decorating (or munching) fixings for this familyfriendly creative event. Come and have some holiday fun. The houses: Small (graham cracker) house $12/large (graham cracker) church $20/ homemade gingerbread house $15. More info at 802-247-4295 or info@cmacvt.org.

Old fashioned Santa visits in Middlebury.

Saturday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-noon, Maple Landmark Wwoodcraft, Exchange St. Free.

Hot Cocoa hut in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Just 25 cents for a cup of cocoa with all the fixings.

Free gift wrapping in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 16, noon-4 p.m., 44 Main St., For any item purchased in Middlebury. Just show your receipt.

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CREATIVE SPACE GALLERY, at 214 Main St. in Vergennes, will offer a free wine-tasting with hand-picked wines courtesy of Vergennes Wine and a special menu of miniature holiday treats on Friday, Dec. 15, from 5-8 p.m. A number of unique holiday gifts will also be available for sale.

Gentle Christmas and lunch in Middlebury.

Saturday, Dec. 16, noon, St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, on the green. Free.

Santa comes to Monkton. Saturday, Dec. 16, 1 p.m., Monkton Volunteer Fire Department, States Prison Hollow Rd. Santa sweeps in on a fire truck.

Cookies, juice and candy canes will be served. All are welcome from near and far, by truck, bike or even car. More info at 802-877-2442.

Winterfest in New Haven. Saturday, Dec. 16, 4:30 p.m., on the town green. An afternoon and evening of warm drinks, carols, tree decorating, horse drawn wagon rides, and a visit from Santa.

Free and open to the public and ADA accessible.

More info contact Suzy Roorda at 802-453-5978 or newhavenrec.gmavt.net.

Christmas concert in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Grace Baptist Church, 52 Merchants Row. Come hear a mixture of traditional carols and newer arrangements and enjoy refreshments. Free and open to the public.

A Holiday Concert: Songs of the Season in Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Holley Hall, 1 South St. Celebrate the music of the season with your friends and neighbors in the tradition started long ago. Suggested donation $5. 802-453-5885.

2017 Mr. Christmas Tree pageant in Bristol.

Saturday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Mt. Abraham Union High School/Middle School, 220 Airport Dr. Six senior boys compete for the crown of Mr. Christmas Tree in a very funny pageant format.

Formal wear, interviews, talent and bathing suit portions have entertained the community since 2013. Free for all ages. 802-349-0498.

Night Fires in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 16, 4 and 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. As Winter Solstice approaches, this year’s Night Fires is a shout of hope and passionate prayer for our “Turtle Island” and all the many different peoples living here today — abundantly offered in a delicate intertwining of prose, poetry, song and dance. Tickets $25/$21 seniors/$20 student, available at 802-382-9222, townhalltheater.org, at the box office Monday-Saturday noon-5 p.m., or at the door.

The Promise is Hope in Brandon. Saturday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Married couple Ashley and Eric L’Esperance, explore through their music the mysteries of love, spirituality, and the joys and struggles of life’s journey. Tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info at 802-247-4295, info@brandon-music.net or brandon-music.net.

Student one-acts in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, Patricia Hannaford Career Center, Charles Ave. Addison Repertory Theatre presents “Never Before Seen,” student-written 10-minute one-act plays. Tickets $10 adults/$7 students available at 802-382-1036.

Public Skating in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 16, 8-10 p.m., Memorial Sports Center, 296 Buttolph Dr. Concession stand open.

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Adventurers Wright Park hike in Middlebury.

Sunday, Dec. 17. Geared towards adventurers 4-8 but all are welcomed. Club meets at 10:00 a.m., and its outings are tailored to individual participants. More info contact YAC Leader Lauren Bierman at 802-349-7498 or laurenbierman1218@gmail.com. For more activities visit gmcbreadloaf.org.

Vermont Book Shop birthday in Middlebury.

Sunday, Dec. 17, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Help our local bookshop celebrate. Free cake.

Annual community holiday dinner in Bristol.

Sunday, Dec. 17, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mary’s at Baldwin Creek, 1868 N. Route 116. Mary’s 35th annual holiday celebration for local residents, with a special invitation to seniors and families with small children. Free dinner, music and entertainment - plus a visit from Santa. Home-delivered meals for those unable to travel and rides provided for those in need of transportation. More info at 802-453-2432. Call by Dec. 14 to arrange a ride.

McLane, Cummings and Kehler in Middlebury.

Sunday, Dec. 17, 1:30-6 p.m., Middlebury Community Music Center, 6 Main St. Jeremiah McLane, Timothy Cummings and Alex Kehler will be sharing old world carol melodies and traditional dance tunes in both a workshop and concert. The workshop is open to anyone interested in learning a Scandinavian tune, a Gaelic carol melody, and/ or a simple Breton folk dance. Workshop 1:303:30 p.m., concert 4-6 p.m. Tickets at the door: $20 workshop, $15 concert, $30 combined.

Annual “Messiah” sing in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m., Congregational Church of Middlebury, 1 Main St. Join other members in the community to celebrate the holiday season by singing Handel’s “Messiah” together. Free and open to the public.

Wayne Canney in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Come enjoy the music of Wayne Canney, a singer, songwriter and guitarist from Vermont who has performed and recorded all across the country. Wayne’s primary influences are blues and R&B based most notably Steely Dan, Al Green, Eric Clapton, Bill Withers, Tom Waits, Dobie Gray, and Delbert McClinton. Part of the Residence’s Sunday Music series. Free, open to the public and handicap accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek. com.

Chanukah party in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 17, 3-6 p.m., Havurah House, North Pleasant St. Night Fires in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 17, 4 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. As Winter Solstice approaches, this year’s Night Fires is a shout of hope and passionate prayer for our “Turtle Island” and all the many different peoples living here today — abundantly offered in a delicate intertwining of prose, poetry, song and dance. Tickets $25/$21 seniors/$20 student available at 802-382-9222, townhalltheater.org, at the box office Monday-Saturday noon-5 p.m., or at the door.

Outdoor live nativity in Bristol. Sunday, Dec. 17, 4-5 p.m., Bristol town green. Take a journey to Bethlehem beginning at the Veterans’ Memorial.

Scenes depicting the Christmas story will be portrayed by members of six community churches.

Following the walk, festive music performed by the New Haven Bell Choir and others, hot chocolate and holiday treats will be served up at the First Baptist Church of Bristol.Taking donations for Have a Heart Food Shelf.

“Celebration of Christmas” in Monkton. Sunday, Dec. 17, 4 p.m., East Monkton Church, 3256 Mountain Rd. Lausanne Allen and Rick Ceballos will fill the church with their lively melodies and songs. Come and enjoy this event and take the opportunity to have refreshments and conversation with friends and neighbors. Free. Donations welcome and appreciated. All are welcome.

Note: there are no restroom facilities. More info at 802-453-7575.

Winter Solstice Fundraiser at The Village Shala in Bristol. Sunday, Dec. 17, 5 p.m., The Village Shala, 14 School St. Surrounded by candlelight, learn the Gayatri mantra, known for calling on the light. We will then chant it 108 times, celebrating the darkness and calling on the light. We will be accepting donations to support a local organization. All are welcome. Suggested donation of $10-$20. 802-349-2320.

The Festival of Sankta Lucia in Orwell. Sunday,

Dec. 17, 7-8 p.m., Orwell Congregational Church, Main St. Celebrate the traditional Swedish Christmas festival, with costumed children, youth and adults from Orwell Congregational Church, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Orwell, St. Stephen’s and the Congregational Church of Middlebury.

St. Lucia brought food to the Christians in the Catacombs of ancient Rome and her crown of light symbolizes the turning point from the darkest night of winter to the lights of Christmas.

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Red Cross Holiday Blood Drive in Middlebury. Monday, Dec. 18, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Middlebury EMS building, 55 Collins Dr. More info at redcrossblood.org or 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).

PJ Story Hour in Vergennes. Monday, Dec. 18, 6-7 p.m. Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. For children aged preschool to kindergarten. More info at bixbylibrary.org.

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Miniature Christmas tree raffle drawing in Middlebury. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 5 p.m., Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. Come see the 21 artist-decorated trees and enter the raffle to bring one of them home. Tickets $4 each/3 for $10/6 for $20.

Light of Love tree lighting and open house in Middlebury. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 6-7, Homeward Bound, Boardman St. Pets can celebrate too.

Free.

Annual concert and carol sing in Middlebury.

Tuesday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. Middlebury United Methodist Church, Seminary and N. Pleasant St. Come sing to raise money for the Charter House.

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Decorate a gingerbread house in Brandon for grown-ups. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 6:30-8 p.m., Compass Music and Art Center, 333 Jones Dr. SoundBite Cafe’s Chef Vicky will provide the houses (or church) and all the decorating (or munching) fixings. Price: $25 (large graham cracker church or homemade

gingerbread house) includes light snacks and a choice of festive drinks. Minimum 5 people. More info at 802-247-4295 or info@cmacvt.org.

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THURSDAY

Recital of Advent and Christmas in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 21, 12:15-12:45 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, on the town green. Music with strings, woodwind, and vocalists, accompanied by organ and piano. Free.

Moonlight Madness in Brandon. Thursday, Dec. 21, 4-9 p.m., downtown. Stores will be open late for holiday shopping.

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A Grinch-tacular Christmas Eve-eveeve in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 22, 10:30-11 a.m., Community Meeting Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. View the classic animated movie with free popcorn, hot chocolate and candy-canes.

Decorate a gingerbread house in Brandon for grown-ups. Friday, Dec. 22, 6:30-8 p.m., Compass Music and Art Center, 333 Jones Dr. SoundBite Cafe’s Chef Vicky will provide the houses (or church) and all the decorating (or munching) fixings. Price: $25 (large graham cracker church or homemade gingerbread house) includes light snacks and a choice of festive drinks. Minimum 5 people. More info at 802-2474295 or info@cmacvt.org.

Lumen celebration of fire and lights in Bristol.

Friday, Dec. 22, Main St. Experience fire performers Cirque de Fuego on the green, a lighted walk down Main St and fire pits at Tandem and Vermont Tree Goods complete with hot drinks, tasty eats and handmade s’mores kits from Lu.lu. Wrap up the night at Hatch 31 with music and revelry. Part of Bristol’s Cool Yule celebration.

Non-denominational Christmas candlelight service in Starksboro. Friday, Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m., Starksboro Village Meeting House, VT Route 116. A program of lessons and carols will be led by Rev. John Burbank. Lois Burbank is the pianist, with Daniel Phillips providing violin accompaniment. Vocalist Joanne Russell will offer a special musical selection. Everyone is welcome.

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CELEBRATE THE FESTIVAL of Sankta Lucia on Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 7-8 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Middlebury or on Sunday, Dec. 17 from 7-8 p.m.at the Orwell Congregational Church. This traditional Swedish Christmas festival honors St. Lucia, who brought food to the Christians in the Catacombs of ancient Rome. Her crown of light symbolizes the turning point from the darkest night of winter to the lights of Christmas.

MUHS Choir in Middlebury. Tuesday, Dec. 12, noon, Congregational Church of Middlebury.

Middle school winter concert in Bristol.

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School.

High school winter concert in Vergennes.

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m., Vergennes Union High School auditorium High school winter concert in Bristol. Thursday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School.

Middle school winter concert in Vergennes.

Thursday, Dec.14, 7 p.m., The Vergennes Union High School auditorium.

The Station Mountain Band in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 15, 10 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern.

Christmas concert in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Grace Baptist Church.

Songs of the Season in Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Holley Hall.

The Promise is Hope in Brandon. Saturday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

The Medicine Tribe in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern.

McLane, Cummings and Kehler in Middlebury.

Sunday, Dec. 17, 1:30-6 p.m., Middlebury Community Music Center Wayne Canney in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek “Celebration of Christmas” in Monkton. Sunday, Dec. 17, 4 p.m., East Monkton Church See a full listing of

ONG OING EV EN T S in the Thursday edition of the

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‘Messiah Sing’ to send out joyous music this Sunday The Middlebury Congregational page at go.middlebury.edu/messiahChurch once again hosts the sing. area’s annual “Messiah Sing,” Chorus music and orchestra parts which attracts hundreds of singers (for strings and oboe/flute) are and players from throughout provided. Anyone with their own Addison County and the extended copy of the Messiah should bring Champlain Valley region each year. it along. For those planning to play Jeff Rehbach, conductor of the in the orchestra, bring a music stand Middlebury College Community and arrive fifteen minutes early.

Chorus, leads the sing-along of this A $5 contribution ($10/family) famous work by George Frederic is requested at the door. The Handel for choir and orchestra.

Middlebury Community Chorus Come join friends and neighbors provides refreshments during for a joyous afternoon of community intermission. For more information, music-making at the Middlebury email rehbach@middlebury.edu or Congregational Church, beginning leave a message at 802-989-7355. at 2 p.m., on Sunday, BRANDON MUSIC Dec. 17.

Singers, PRESENTS THE instrumentalists and all PROMISE IS HOPE who enjoy music are The Promise is Hope warmly welcomed to will perform at Brandon sing and play, or simply Music on Saturday, Dec. to watch and listen.

16, at 7:30 p.m., and This year’s reading as a special seasonal

by Greg Pahl treat, will add a few of continues the tradition of featuring soloists their favorite Christmas drawn from Middlebury songs to the program in and other communities throughout celebration of the holidays.

Vermont, including Jessica Allen, Ashley and Eric L’Esperance first Joshua Collier, Jack DesBois, felt the electricity of their undeniable Erin Grainger, Leila McVeigh and chemistry at an impromptu song Jim Wright. Solo numbers will be swap. A year and a half later they accompanied by string players from were married and, as The Promise nearby towns and villages: Molly is Hope, released their debut album Bidwell, Carole Fenn, Hilary Hatch, “Where We’ve Been & Where and Emily Sunderman. Harpsichord We’re Going.” Jessica Phaneuf, at maker Robert Hicks of Lincoln Boston’s WUMB, says “I listen to a provides one of his fine hand-crafted lot of music, and this [album] would keyboard instruments, played be at the top of the pile.”

by Jenny Bower, organist at the The Promise is Hope has earned Vergennes Congregation Church. their place among New England’s A listing of chorus works may be finest emerging indie-folk duos. found on the community chorus web Their live performances are often

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MIDDLEBURY’S ANNUAL MESSIAH Sing will take place at the Congregational Church of Middlebury on Sunday, Dec. 17, starting at 2 p.m.

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described as beautifully moving, inspired, and connected. With great songwriting, the duo’s music explores the mysteries of love, spirituality, and the joys and struggles of life’s journey.

These “hometown heroes” won two 2017 Worcester Music Awards and a nomination for 2017 Best of Central Massachusetts “Best Entertainer.” They were invited to perform at the 2017 Connecticut Folk Festival, and have shared the stage with national performers such as Gaelynn Lea. They have captured the hearts of listeners all over New England and the Mid-Atlantic, and are currently writing material for a sophomore album set for release in early 2018.

The duo’s music marries two

distinctly talented songwriters.

Ashley performs “subtle yet stunning” melodies with a classically-trained, but often folksy, voice. Her poetic lyrics explore the deep mysteries within nature and human relationship.

Eric’s obvious reverence for the great folk songwriters of the ‘60s and ‘70s shines through his sweetly deep voice. His prose-like lyrics “take what appears to be freeform and make it flow beautifully” into well-crafted pieces. Ashley’s soft finger-picking style lays comfortably beneath Eric’s bright electric Washburn, and their voices blend effortlessly.

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

Reservations are required for dinner

and recommended for the show.

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

NIGHT FIRES RETURNS TO TOWN HALL THEATER FOR 35TH YEAR Town Hall Theater is thrilled to welcome back the much-loved Night Fires on Friday, Dec. 15, at 8 p.m. Repeat performances will take place on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 4 and 8 p.m., and on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 4 p.m.

This year, Night Fires, the annual winter solstice play celebrating its 35th year, will be a big shout of (See Arts Beat, Page 11)

Holiday Hours and Deadlines Our office will be closed Monday, December 25 and Monday January 1, 2018 There will be no December 25 edition.

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THE PROMISE IS Hope takes the stage at Brandon Music with their indie-folk melodies on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m.

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Cosmic Forecast For the week of December 11

NIGHT FIRES RETURNS to Town Hall Theater with performances on Friday, Dec. 15, at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, at 4 and 8 p.m., and on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 4 p.m.

Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) hope inside a passionate prayer for this beautiful, aching country of ours. With a completely new script and story each year, the theme has always remained the same: that of setting out, at the darkest time of year, on a journey into and through a fruitful darkness in order to arrive at the “light.” And as in our country today, sometimes it is only when the dark is darkest, that countless small, strong, shining pin-points of light begin to show their faces for the first time.

With an eloquent plaiting of song, dance, poetry and prose, the production features music from folk traditions of many lands as well as contemporary folk and classical pieces, recent prose pieces from the times we all are currently swimming in, and dance that — along with the music — brings us always back to moments of utter timelessness in what has been called a “mystery play for our own time.”

Pre-show singing begins approximately 20 minutes before each show.

Tickets are $25/$21 seniors/$20 student, and may be purchased at townhallteater.org, by calling 802382-9222, at the THT box office, Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., or at the door, if available.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN There will be three live musical performances this week at Two Brothers Tavern located at 86 Main Street in Middlebury.

Join Two Brothers every Wednesday, at 9 p.m., for the Open Mic, an evening of music, comedy or anything else. Hosted by Mark Sikora, come cheer on your friends or let loose on the stage. It’s free to enter, and there is no cover charge.

Then, at 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, Two Brothers presents Station Mountain Band. The Station Mountain Band mixes elements of alt-pop, singer-songwriter and Americana, into their own blend of melodic originals and reinterpretations, with songs heavy on vocal harmonies, and stark and vivid lyricism. There is a $3 cover.

Finally, at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, The Medicine Tribe take to the Tavern’s stage. The Tribe is: Colleen Mari Mays on vocals and guitars, Peter Alsen on vocals and guitars, John Wallace on drums, T.J. Johnston on guitar and Mike Schuster on bass They will be featuring some fun Americana heartfelt roots, great dance jams and new originals sure to please a wide range of musical tastes. For more information, call 802-3880002.

ARIES: March 21-April 20. Aries, you are giving off serious relationship vibes this week, and others are sure to take notice. If you have a partner, you can strengthen the bond.

If not, a good match is in sight.

TAURUS: April 21May 21. Taurus, you may hit the employment jackpot this week.

Those résumés you have been putting out or that promotion you were vying for will be worth the effort.

GEMINI: May 22June 21. Gemini, the best thing you can do to rekindle a friendship is to spend some time with this person reconnecting.

Enjoy a dinner for two or involve yourselves in another activity.

CANCER: June 22July 22. Those around you know the way to Cancer’s heart is definitely through his or her stomach. Plan an entertaining night out enjoying the newest restaurant in town.

LEO: July 23-Aug. 23.

Leo, receiving compliments from others certainly provides an ego boost. But you may want something more substantial from a relationship this week.

VIRGO: Aug. 24-Sept.

22. Virgo, this week you may be tempted to put off some of your more challenging projects at work and focus on yourself. It’s okay to eat Grhave some “me” time. ection!

Sel LIBRA: Sept. 23-Oct. 23. Libra, a huge turning point in your relationship is ahead. Communication will help forge a deeper connection between the two of you.

SCORPIO: Oct. 24Nov. 22. Scorpio, the best ways to get what you want are to share your desires with others. They may have some solutions you’ve overlooked

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Sagittarius, it may take a little time to get used to a new relationship or job. After a few weeks or months, you can sort out what works and what needs some extra effort.

CAPRICORN: Dec. 22-Jan. 20. Capricorn, expanding your horizons comes easily when you have close friends who invite you along on all of their adventures. This could prove to be a week with lots of inspiration.

AQUARIUS: Jan. 21-Feb. 18. Mending fences can take a while, but you have the opportunity for some real healing this week, Aquarius. Explore all of your options to get closer to someone.

PISCES: Feb. 19-March 20. You are in an enviable position this week, Pisces. Your finances are in good order, your circle of friends has expanded, and you are happy at work.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS DECEMBER 10 Kenneth Branagh, Director (57) DECEMBER 11 Mo’Nique, Actress (50) DECEMBER 12 Mayim Bialik, Actress (42) DECEMBER 13 Taylor Swift, Singer (27) DECEMBER 14 Vanessa Hudgens, Singer/Actress (29) DECEMBER 15 Don Johnson, Actor (68) DECEMBER 16 Nya Lee, Reality Star (28)

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Students, Lions team up for toy drive VERGENNES — Collection barrels are out for the holiday toy drive, and playthings are being donated, according to Vergennes Area Lions Club “Toys for Vermont Kids” Committee CoChair Sue Hays. Donated toys will be distributed through local food shelves and will stay in the Vergennes and Bristol area communities.

The Lions are getting help this year from Northlands Job Corps, which will provide assistance from students to help with the collection, sorting, and distribution of the collected toys. Northlands, the federally funded-career training program based in Vergennes, will also provide a room on its campus to allow an easy collection and distribution point.

The Northlands collection barrel is located in the Welcome “The Center on the students campus off and Macdonough Drive in staff at V e r g e n n e s .

Northlands The Welcome are willing Center is to step up staffed 24 hours a day. Anyone and help w i s h i n g the local to make a community donation is than in any way more welcome to we can.” bring it to — Logan Northlands.

Barbosa Lions Roger and Sue Hayes said they are very happy to have the easily accessible area, as the space the Lions used last year is no longer available.

“The students and staff at Northlands are willing to step up and help the local community in any way we can,” stated Northlands Business Community Liaison Logan Barbosa. “As an education and training program whose main enrollment requirement is low income, projects like these strike particularly close to home and makes everyone want to get involved in any way we can.”

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

Middlebury Union High School presents Ezra Marks as Student of the Week. Ezra is the son of Donna and Andrew Marks of Cornwall. His sister Isadora recently graduated from UVM and now resides in Burlington. Ezra states that he really has enjoyed his high school experience as it has combined myriad activities and challenging academics.

Academically, Ezra is pursuing a full load of classes during his senior year, including several Advanced Placement courses. He is serving as a teacher’s assistant in AP Biology with Mr. Johnstone, is doing an independent study in Organic Chemistry and is enrolled in a computer science class at Middlebury College. He previously completed an online course at UVM in U.S. History.

Outside of class, Ezra focuses his time and talent organizing school assemblies, dances, and activities as part of his responsibilities as a Co-President of the MUHS Student Senate. He moderates the senate’s Facebook page, Ezra Marks and assists with the school’s Instagram and Twitter feeds MUHS and encourages the local community to “follow along” to see what is happening at the high school. Ezra is actively engaged in Calliope and enjoys Ms. Greene’s leadership and has participated twice in the New England Young Writers’ program at Bread Loaf.

One of Ezra’s favorite activities has been the Vermont Governor’s Institute. He strongly encourages other students to participate. He has attended GIV programs in Engineering, Architecture, Entrepreneurship, and Digital Media.

Ezra is focusing his college search on small, four-year liberal arts institutions and is also considering some larger, research-based universities that also have a breadth of humanities offerings. He’s looking ahead to college with optimism and excitement and we know a bright future awaits.

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

Vergennes Union High School

Vergennes Union High School is pleased to recognize Benjamin Praamsma as its Student of the Week. Ben lives in Ferrisburgh with his dad and mom, Dave and Joanie Praamsma. Ben has two older siblings: Noah, who graduated from Calvin College in 2017 and is currently working for AmeriCorps, and Stephanie, who is a junior at Calvin College. He also has two younger siblings: Maya, a sophomore at VUHS, and Gabriel, a freshman at VUHS. Ben is currently on the honor roll and has been throughout high school. He was inducted into the National Honor Society his junior year and is now the vice-president of the group. Ben received the 5 guidelines awards during his 9th-grade year for science and physical education, and in 11th grade in English/Humanities, Engineering & Architecture, Mathematics, and World Languages.

Ben is an active member of our school community. Every Friday morning he leads the Youth Alive Bible Study Group. He guides discussion, prayer and community service projects. Ben was on the math team from 2016-2017. He has been a member of the Benjamin Praamsma school musical light and sound crew and is a varsity athlete on VUHS cross country and the track and field teams.

Outside of school Ben is busy working and volunteering. He has worked at DAR State Park, Park Squeeze and Scott’s Greenbush Gardens. Currently he works at Shaw’s. He volunteers as a tutor in math and science, and participated in a week-long community service program: TASC (Teens Actively Serving Christ). He also participated in the Holland Rescue Mission, The Rock Ministry, Green Up Day, ANEW Shelter, The Charter House, and other organizations.

Of high school Ben says, “‘Carpe diem.’ I find the idea of seizing the day so important … because we seem to be constantly bombarded with opportunities to learn, work, serve, build and participate. … The best thing you can do for yourself and your community is to participate.”

Following graduation from VUHS, Ben plans to enroll in a four-year, religiously affiliated liberal-arts college in the Midwest, where he anticipates an education in the biological sciences. The faculty, staff and students of VUHS wish Ben the very best in the future.

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Crooners

CAROLINE TEAGUE, LEFT, Asa Baker-Rouse, Sophie Mason and Luke Bleich belt it out during rehearsal for the Middlebury Community Players winter show, “How to Eat Like a Child,” last week. The show ran at Middlebury Union High School over the weekend.

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Mt. Abe (Continued from Page 1) that was defeated on Nov. 2 by voters in Bristol, Starksboro, New Haven, Lincoln and Monkton.

For one, it has yet to approve a new bond amount. The committee plans to hold a Jan. 8 public forum at which it will present two project proposals and seek public feedback, Pearsall told the Independent on Thursday.

“People have said that they wanted options,” she said. “People will be able to come to the Jan. 8 meeting to review the proposed concepts and help us decide on one that the voters of the five towns feel would be supported.”

The committee needs to make its recommendation on a bond amount by mid-January, Pearsall said. After the committee votes, the bond must be approved by Addison Northeast Superintendent Patrick Reen and then the full Mount Abe board in time to be legally warned for Town Meeting Day. In the lead up to the Nov. 2 vote, Reen said repeatedly that January was the latest a bond revote with a “yes” outcome could happen and still allow construction to begin in 2019. The school district has told five-town voters that delaying construction beyond 2019 could cost taxpayers an estimated $1.7 million a year.

But in a series of school meetings after Nov. 2, residents came out in large numbers and asked that the vote be delayed until town meeting in order to get a higher voter turnout.

The $35 million bond proposal was defeated by only 93 votes, but only 32 percent of ANESU voters cast ballots.

Pearsall said the next step will be to formally request an extension of the committee’s charge at the Dec. 19 Mount Abe board meeting. When the committee was reinstated on Nov. 20, it was charged with making a recommendation on a new bond amount and a new date for a bond vote by Dec. 19.

According to Pearsall, the committee is now considering two possible price tags for Mount Abe renovation: $25 million and $29 million.

She said the committee is going back to Dore & Whittier to ask for new project proposals targeted to each of those amounts. At either cost, Pearsall said the committee wants to see proposals that accomplish the 10 priorities that have come up repeatedly (These 10 priorities are listed in the box with this story).

The proposed library and tech ed renovations are linked, as tech ed would be moved to the back of the building, where the library is now located.

As has been explained by school district Facilities Manager Alden Harwood, required code and safety improvements on a large renovation project are linked to renovation costs. Different total project costs trigger different code and safety

Top 10 priorities for Mt. Abe renovations

• Improvements to health, safety and accessibility.

• Add a second gym.

• Bring in more natural light and improve lighting overall.

• Improve ventilation.

• Update science classrooms.

• Make the lobby and main office more inviting and provide a more secure entrance to the building.

• Update the auditorium.

• Eliminate tandem classrooms.

• Consolidate the tech ed areas to the first floor and move them to the back of the building to reduce noise and improve loading dock access.

• Improve the library and move it to the front of the building. upgrades.

The committee plans to have the two proposals sketched out at the Jan. 8 meeting, so that the public has something concrete to look at, compare and give feedback on.

“A lot of people have stated they need to be able to see it, so that’s why we’re not just slashing things off the line and saying ‘We’re going to go with this,’” Pearsall said. “We’re actually asking it to be conceptual drawings so that people can see the two options and go from there. We’ll have those set up for people to see.”

Asked about the proposals from

various community members to build a new school entirely, Pearsall reiterated Dore & Whittier’s estimates from August.

“They quoted us at that point $325-$350 a square foot for new construction vs. $170 a square foot for the $36.6 million project. These (the requested $25 million or $29 million proposals) would obviously be less.”

Pearsall noted that some of the new construction ideas being proposed by various citizens use a national average, rather than the cost of new construction in New England, which has among the highest building costs in the country.

She said the committee would also be posting on its Facebook page, recent articles comparing the higher cost of building schools to other kinds of construction.

“The quality and the standards for what goes into a school are much different. You can’t go to Home Depot and buy the average doorknob and put it in a school because it’s going to get used hundreds of times in a day not just the once or twice that a homeowner uses it,” she said.

Pearsall also added that the Jan. 8 date could change depending on Dore & Whittier’s availability and on how quickly the architectural firm can do the work. She said the committee wants to get public feedback at that meeting and then vote within a few days.

“We want voters of the five towns to come out and help us decide this.

We don’t want to put something out that’s not going to be supported.”

Addison Independent, Monday, December 11, 2017 — PAGE 17

Sheldon honored with the ‘Climate Champion’ award BURLINGTON — Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) honored two dozen Vermont House legislators Dec. 6, as “Climate Champions” for their efforts to grow the economy and create green jobs by putting a price on carbon pollution.

“Vermont spends nearly $2 billion each year on fossil fuels and most of that money leaves our local economy and goes right out of the state,” said Jane Campbell, VBSR’s executive director. “VBSR is delighted to honor these legislators for recognizing that keeping more of our energy spending here in Vermont is a major economic development opportunity.”

Rep. Amy Sheldon of East Middlebury was among the award winners.

REP. AMY SHELDON “Putting a price on carbon pollution and directing revenue into diverse, local, clean energy will provide a solid foundation for

growing Vermont’s economy,” Sheldon, a Democrat, said. “By taking control of our energy future, we can set an example for the rest of the country, help reduce the effects of climate change, build resilience in our communities and demonstrate that doing the right thing is also good for business.”

Recognizing that market forces can be an effective tool in moving the economy to cleaner technologies, VBSR has called for pricing carbon pollution for more than two decades. VBSR business members recently collaborated with members of the social services community to draft the ESSEX Plan, which phases in a carbon price over eight years and use the proceeds to reduce the cost of electricity in Vermont.

“Vermonters know that we must act now to reduce dangerous

carbon pollution or it will it lead to irreversible impacts for our economy, our health and our food and water supplies,” said Jen Kimmich, co-owner of The Alchemist in Stowe. “We have set ambitious goals for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, but over the past five years these emissions have increased. It is time for us to take this positive action, which will increase Vermont’s prosperity as it helps us improve the environmental, business and human health of our state.”

VBSR traditionally gives a Legislator of the Year award, but this year opted to give the special Climate Champion award to Vermont legislators. VBSR Public Policy Manager Daniel Barlow said that President Trump’s decision this year to exit the Paris Climate Agreement sparked

serious concerns in the business community and has spurred renewed attention to the important issue of fighting climate change.

“We can’t rely on Washington, D.C. to take action on climate change,” Barlow said. “Vermont can show the rest of the country that moving off of fossil fuels grows the economy and creates new jobs.

We thought it was important to recognize these forward-looking Vermont legislators who support putting a price on carbon pollution.”

VBSR presented the awards at the organization’s annual Legislative Breakfast in Burlington. The business group also unveiled it’s 2018 legislative agenda, which includes putting a price on carbon pollution, reforming the state’s broken health care system, and changing the state’s independent contractor regulations.

Middlebury Union Middle School honor roll MIDDLEBURY — The following students have been named to the Middlebury Union Middle School honor roll for the first quarter of the 2017-2018 school year.

Academic High Honors: Stella Andrews, Thomas Ash, Julia Bartlett, Carlisle Brush, Henry Carpenter, Aidan Chance, Nyna Cole, Genevieve Dora, Ivy Doran, Catherine Dyer, Avery Gale, Arianna Graham-Gurland, Viviana Hammond, Anya Hardy-Mittell, Sarah Holmes, Ainsleigh Johnson, Amanda Kearns and Matthew Kiernan.

Also Sophie Larocque, Owen Lawton, Cady Scout McKibbenBaier, Ben Munkres, Zoe Noble, Fairley Olson, Rebecca Orten, Vivian Ross, Isabella Smith, Holly Staats, Abigail Sunderland, Alex Tolgyesi, Nora Wootten, Kaya Wright, Katrina Yurista and Mischa Yurista.

Academic Honors: Maxwell Alberts, Kelsey Altemose, Oliver Anderson, Ann Andrus, Narges Anzali, Megan Balparda, Melody Berenbaum, Noah Berg, Willem Berry, Dakota Blair, Camila Blanco, John Boglioli, Willa Boglioli, Alexandra Bonavita, Trey Bosworth, Joleigh Bradford, Nell Brayton, Naomi Brightman, Caroline Browdy and Emma Brown.

Aslo Ira Carling, Catherine Carpenter, Scarlet Carrara, Ancel Coburn, Talia Cotroneo, Elisabeth Crawford, Maddie Crowne, Megan Daly, Hana Doria, Zora DuquetteHoffman, Reese Fitzgerald, Shannon Gillett, Saskia GoriMontanelli, Owen Hamilton, Dahlia Harrison-Irwin, Edwin Hodde, Nora Hyde, Evan Krizo, Oni Krizo, Ella Landis, Lily Lapiner, Jason Li, Camille Maglienti, Eli Marks, Jordan Martin, Olivia McCray and Clare Molineaux.

In addition, Lucas Palcsik, Wesley Perdue, Aslan Peters, Cadyn Pitner, Terrian Quesnel, Sarah Reiderer, Lia Robinson, Tyler Robinson, Jayden Rushton, Eliot Schneider, Trevor Schnoor, Ele Sellers, Liam Southerland, Abigail Stafford, Ryan Thomas-Danyow, Alanna Trudeau, Jack Trudeau, Hannah Turner, Liam Wagner, John Wallace, Samuel Warren, Emma Welch, Toby Wells-Spackman, Katherine Whipple, Brian Whitley and Thomas Wolosinski.

Work Habits High Honors: Stella Andrews, Narges Anzali, Thomas Ash, Julia Bartlett, Willa Boglioli, Carlisle Brush, Aidan Chance, Nyna Cole, Talia Cotroneo, Elisabeth Crawford, Hana Doria, Saskia Gori-Montanelli, Arianna Graham-Gurland, Patience Hanley, Anya Hardy-Mittell, Dahlia Harrison-Irwin, Edwin Hodde, Sarah Holmes, Ainsleigh Johnson, Amanda Kearns, Ella Landis, Jordan Martin, Ben Munkres and Zoe Noble.

Also Fairley Olson, Lia Robinson, Ele Sellers, Holly Staats, Abigail Sunderland, Alex Tolgyesi, Hannah Turner, Samuel Warren, Emma Welch, Katherine Whipple, Nora Wootten, Kaya Wright and Mischa Yurista.

Work Habits Honors: Kelsey Altemose, Oliver Anderson, Ann Andrus, Nicholas Austin-Neil, Connor Bachand, Megan Balparda, Max Beazley, Melody Berenbaum, Kagen Besser-Jones, Taylor Betourney, Cassie Bettis, Dakota Blair, Alyauna Blaise, Camila Blanco, John Boglioli, Alexandra Bonavita, Trey Bosworth, Joleigh Bradford, Nell Brayton, Rose Bright, Naomi Brightman, Skylar Broughton, Caroline Browdy, Emma Brown, Claire Bruley, Luly Burtch, Ainsley Busby, Ira Carling, Catherine Carpenter, Henry

Carpenter, Scarlet Carrara, Layne Chant and Hunter Clark.

Also Ashauntia Couture, Jadyn Cram, Maddie Crowne, Lou Cushman, Megan Daly, Madysen DeBisschop, Tayden deMeurers, Genevieve Dora, Ivy Doran, Lydia Dragon, Zora Duquette-Hoffman, Heather Dwire, Catherine Dyer, Louis Favreau, Reese Fitzgerald, Willow Fitzgerald, Avery Gale, Lille Gee, Megan Gemignani, Shannon Gillett, Amanda Gomes, Owen Hamilton, Zachary Hamilton, Viviana Hammond, Paige Hescock, Rita Ho, Dezmon Hodgdon, Zoe Howe, Maya Huestis, Henry

Hunsdorfer, and Nora Hyde.

In addition, Mary Johnson, Matthew Kiernan, Evan Krizo, Oni Krizo, Lily Lapiner, Sophie Larocque, Owen Lawton, Jason Li, Cameron Litchfield-Farrar, Liliana Luksch, Camille Maglienti, Eli Marks, Olivia McCray, Elvis McIntosh, Cady Scout McKibbenBaier, Clare Molineaux, Finn O’Neil, Rebecca Orten, Lucas Palcsik, Konan Pasciak, Joseph Pellerin, Wesley Perdue, Aslan Peters, Brianna Pike, Zoie Plastridge, Ethan Ploof, Michael Plouffe, Terrian Quesnel, Sarah Reiderer, Dalton Rheaume, Addie

Riche, Tyler Robinson, Vivian Ross, Asher Rubright and Jayden Rushton.

And Eliot Schneider, Trevor Schnoor, Benjamin Seaton, Landon Shubert, Howard Simpson, Isabella Smith, Liam Southerland, Abigail Stafford, Cameron Stone, Lewis Suchomel, Caroline Teague, Jacob Terrien, Alanna Trudeau, Jack Trudeau, Liam Wagner, John Wallace, Nolan Warner, Riellie Washburn, Zachary Welch, Toby Wells-Spackman, Brian Whitley, Fynn Whitlock, Zach Wilkerson, Thomas Wolosinski and Katrina Yurista.

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Panther men net big victory SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Middlebury College men’s basketball team posted its biggest win of the winter so far on Friday, when the Panthers, ranked No. 2 in NCAA Division III, defeated host No. 16 Skidmore, 91-76.

The Panthers’ victory over the 6-1 Thoroughbreds was their first over a ranked team, and it allowed them to conclude first-semester play at 6-0.

Middlebury will next play on Dec. 29 vs. York at the Washington & Lee tournament.

Freshman Jack Farrell led the Panthers with a career-high 22 points, and senior forward Nick Tarantino had a huge night with 20 points and 17 rebounds. Sophomore forward Matt Folger scored 18, while senior guard Jack Daly had 13 points, 11 assists and five rebounds. Daly moved into fifth place in program history with 420 career assists.

The Panthers took a 16-9 lead, but the Thoroughbreds regrouped to lead at the break, 38-34.

Skidmore still led in the second half, 42-39, when a Tarantino basket and a Farrell three sparked a deci(See Panthers, Page 19)

ABOVE, MIDDLEBURY UNION High School senior Tyler Giorgio avoids a Brookline defender and heads up the ice in the Memorial Sports Center Friday night. Giorgio tallied an assist in the Tiger win. Below, Middlebury Union High School sophomore Hale Hescock sets up a play from the side of the Brookline goal. Middlebury won the game, 3-2.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

Boys’ hockey opens with home victory

By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY – The Middlebury Union High School boys’ hockey team didn’t know what to expect from visiting Brookline, Mass., in the Tigers’ season opener on Friday, but figured out if they stuck to their system they could compete.

That plan worked, as the Tigers earned a 3-2 victory behind a balanced attack – three players scored, and four contributed assists — and strong goaltending — sophomore goalie Jeffrey Stearns stopped 28 shots, including a breakaway.

The Tigers were under the gun early on, but senior co-captain Tyler Giorgio said once they took the lead on sophomore defender Devon Kearns’ power play goal late in the first period they settled in and played their game.

“We had to battle some battle some adversity in the first period.

We were a little rusty getting the puck out of the defensive zone,” said Giorgio, who picked up an assist on

junior Ben Turner’s second-period shorthanded strike. “But as the game went on we started using our system to get the puck out, and I think we started working as a team a little more.”

Coach Derek Bartlett agreed the Tigers improved as the game went on, and he was happy they played as well as they did given they had only one scrimmage to prepare for the opener and started the game with two defenders sidelined with minor injuries and lost a third, Ziven McCarty, when he needed medical attention after a suspicious, but uncalled, hit late in the first period.

“I thought we responded. The composure was pretty good. I thought it got better as the game went on. I felt the first period, our composure with the puck, we just weren’t taking care of it. We were just creating chances for the other team. And I thought we did a better job of that,” Bartlett said. “It was like a scrimmage, (See Hockey, Page 19)

Women’s hoop splits contests MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College women’s basketball team split two games late last week, with the second game, a loss at Skidmore, the Panthers’ first of the season.

Middlebury wrapped up its pre-holiday stretch at 8-1, the program’s best start since 2001. The Panthers next play on Dec. 29 at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps in California.

On Thursday the Panthers broke a 41-41 fourth-quarter tie in a a 56-50 victory over visiting Sage (4-3).

The Panthers led after three periods, 38-37, before Sage tied the game twice early in the fourth, for the final time at 41-41.

Kira Waldman knocked down a three pointer at 7:08 to put Middlebury on top for good, 44-41. Sage twice closed the gap to a point, including making it 46-45 at 5:43.

The Panthers then went on a decisive 6-0 run, with Alex Huffman, Colleen Caveney and Maja Davis scoring hoops inside.

Davis tossed in a career-high 18 points for the Panthers and grabbed eight rebounds. Betsy Knox chipped in 12 points, and Caveney and Waldman each netted nine. Huffman con(See Women’s hoop, Page 19)

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Hockey (Continued from Page 18) so there was a lot to work on. But I like the core we have. The guys need to work hard and get better, and it should be an exciting season.”

In that first period Stearns made nine saves, including a key stop on Warrior sophomore Colin Finnegan from the slot five minutes in. Sophomore defender Robbie Bicknell made a big defensive play a minute later, and shortly after that senior defender Alexander Yurista hustled back to bust up a potential two-onnone break.

At the other end junior forwards Kolby Farnsworth and Cooper O’Brien created the best Tiger chances until the power play, which came at 11:44.

Farnsworth started the scoring play with a rush into the left-wing corner and a feed back to senior Krystian Gombosi at the left point.

Gombosi found Kearns in the slot off the left post, and his shot went in off Warrior goalie Felix Madsden-Hardy’s glove and into the upper far side at 12:31.

Brookline opened the second period with 1:27 of power-play time, but it didn’t go well for the Warriors.

Giorgio and Turner broke up a play just outside the Tiger defensive end, and Giorgio controlled and tapped the puck forward to Turner heading for open ice. Turner beat the defense into the slot and at 0:26 beat the goalie between his pads from about

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys’ Hockey 12/8 MUHS vs. Brookline.........................3-2 COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Hockey 12/8 Hamilton vs. Midd.............................4-1 12/9 Amherst vs. Midd. ............................4-1 Women’s Hockey 12/9 Midd. vs. Castleton...........................6-0 Women’s Basketball 12/7 Midd. vs. Sage..............................56-50 12/8 Skidmore vs. Midd. ......................55-49 Men’s Basketball 12/8 Midd. vs. Skidmore.......................91-76

Schedule ABOVE, MIDDLEBURY UNION High School senior Brian Kiernan mixes it up in front of the Brookline goal Friday night. Below, MUHS goalie Jeffrey Stearns makes one of his 28 saves against Brookline Friday night.

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12 feet out.

Just after the penalty expired the Tigers nearly made it 3-0, but Kearns’ wrister from the left circle rung the left post.

Brookline made it 2-1 at 5:11 by crashing the net. Stearns stopped an Ellis Vish shot from the left circle

and then a Jack Friedman rebound bid from point blank, but Finnegan backhanded the second rebound inside the right post.

The Tigers answered with sustained pressure and a pretty goal from O’Brien at 7:57. Sophomore forward Kamrin Bartlett won the puck behind the Brookline goal, circled counterclockwise and fed O’Brien out front. O’Brien chipped it over Madsden-Hardy from the edge of the crease just before the goalie could knock it away.

With 1:45 left in the period Stearns preserved the two-goal lead by flashing his right pad to kick away Chris Hernandez’s low, point-blank one-timer.

The Tigers opened the third period on a power play, but also had their worst stretch of the game. First, they allowed Hernandez to skate in on Stearns, who kicked aside the breakaway bid. Then they took a penalty to erase the power play and allowed a four-on-four breakaway, which Matt MacDougal converted at 1:42 to make it 3-2.

But the Tigers regrouped to kill off the brief Brookline power play, and carried of play for most of the rest of the period. Madsden-Hardy (19 saves) did well to stop Bartlett from the slot on a power play, and

also denied Giorgio after he stole the puck seven minutes in and shot from the slot, although Giorgio thought it was in.

The Warriors tested Stearns one more time after they pulled their goalie, but Stearns used his left pad to knock aside a Hernandez bid from the high slot, and soon afterward the Tigers were celebrating.

Giorgio said the win — against a team that outshot South Burlington in a 4-4 tie on Saturday — should give what is a young team a confidence boost.

Bartlett saw some defensive positioning miscues he described as correctable, but was happy to see his shorthanded team come through and to see all three offensive lines contribute to the attack.

“It is balanced. It’s nice. It’s great, the fact that guys are getting in and contributing with all three lines,” he said. “We can roll three, which is awesome. That’s big for us.”

Giorgio said the win felt good, and said the Tigers know what they have to do to enjoy that feeling again.

“I think we’ve got to keep working hard in practice and show it out here on the ice,” he said. “It pays off when we work hard in practice.”

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

helped the Panthers cut the lead to 35-30 after three periods, and a basket by Maya Davis and a three from Caveney knotted the contest at 35-35 with seven minutes to go.

Later in the period Skidmore’s 9-2 run made it 46-39; Kelly Donnelly capped it with a jumper at 1:50. The Panthers pulled to within four on a Sabrina Weeks layup, but the Thoroughbreds iced the win from the free

throw line. Kaufman’s 12 points led the Panthers, while Knox chipped in nine points and four assists. Caveney grabbed 10 rebounds, and Huffman added five points, four assists and seven steals.

Donnelly led Skidmore with 27 points and nine rebounds, while Haley English added 10 points and seven rebounds.

Women’s hoop (Continued from Page 18) tributed six rebounds, four assists and three steals.

Genevieve Schoff led Sage, an NCAA Division III tournament team a year ago, with 15 points and 10 rebounds. The Panthers limited Sage to 34.6 shooting and held an opponent to 50 points or fewer for the fifth time in eight games.

On Friday, host Skidmore snapped

a late 35-35 tie with a 9-2 run on the way to a 55-49 victory. The Thoroughbreds, who had also defeated NESCAC team Williams at home this winter, improved to 4-3.

Middlebury took an early 11-2 lead, but went cold, scoring only four points in the second quarter as Skidmore led at halftime, 24-15.

A 9-2 Panther third-quarter run capped by a Sarah Kaufman three

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys’ Hockey 12/13 Stowe at MUHS.......................... 7 PM Girls’ Hockey 12/13 MUHS at Colch/Burl.............. 4:30 PM Girls’ Basketball 12/12 Mill River at MUHS..................... 7 PM 12/12 VUHS at Fair Haven................... 7 PM 12/14 OV at Brattleboro........................ 7 PM 12/15 Hazen at VUHS.......................... 7 PM 12/15 U-32 at Mt. Abe........................... 7 PM 12/16 Fair Haven at MUHS........... 12:30 PM 12/16 Proctor at OV.............................. 1 PM Boys’ Basketball 12/12 Mill River at Mt. Abe.................... 7 PM 12/14 Fairfax at VUHS.......................... 7 PM 12/14 OV vs. Windsor at Proctor.......... 5 PM 12/15 OV vs. TBD at Proctor............. 5/7 PM 12/16 Mt. Abe at Missisquoi............. 1:30 PM 12/16 MUHS at Enosburg................ 2:30 PM Wrestling 12/12 VUHS at Milton........................... 6 PM 12/14 BBA/Mill River at OV.................. 6 PM 12/14 MUHS at Spaulding.................... 6 PM 12/16 .Mt. Abe/MUHS/OV/VUHS at Granville Gymnastics 12/14 Montpelier at MUHS................... 6 PM

Panthers (Continued from Page 18) sive 13-0 run. A Folger layup capped the surge, which made it 52-42 with 14:45 to go.

Skidmore cut the deficit to 64-58 on a Noah Meren three-pointer at 8:50 left, but the Panthers answered with a 12-6 run capped by a Farrell three at 5:57, and Skidmore came no closer.

Meren paced the Thoroughbreds with 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds, while Edvinas Rupkus scored 18. The Panthers held Skidmore to 39.3 percent shooting while hitting 46.4 percent from the floor, 58.1 in the second half.

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Welch (Continued from Page 1) drawing rebukes from around the world. Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, brought articles of impeachment to the House floor, and the House voted to override local gun laws and allow concealed carry of firearms in places that currently bar it.

Then there was the government shutdown. “My guess is it will be averted,” Welch on Thursday. He was correct. The Republicans in both the House and Senate later that day passed a continuing resolution to keep the government operating until Dec. 22, with few Democratic votes.

The resolution, he said, was entirely in Republican hands, and they didn’t want a distraction from their tax bill, he suggested.

“Everything they’re doing is trying to get their tax bill through by Christmas,” Welch said.

The debate over a continuing

resolution and whether that resolution should keep the government running for two or three weeks was among three groups of Republican representatives and senators: the socalled Freedom Caucus, moderates and conservatives, Welch said — Democrats were excluded from the conversation.

“My view, very strongly, is that we should keep the lights on,” he said.

However, his position was that Democrats should oppose a continuing resolution unless it contains funding for fighting the opiate epidemic, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) as well as an agreement that any cuts to non-military programs will be matched by cuts to the Pentagon budget.

The resolution as passed did not include funding for CHIP, which

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provides health insurance on a sliding negotiations,” said Welch, who scale to children whose parents once led the Vermont Senate. “We make too much money to qualify for simply have to get back to some Medicaid, but who do not have access compromise.” to health insurance through their As things stand, Welch said Ryan employer. In Vermont, has “handcuffed the program is known himself and he’d as Dr. Dynasaur. given the keys to “What (House Congress allowed the handcuffs to the Speaker Paul) the program to expire Freedom Caucus, in the fall, and across Ryan has done the most extreme the country, states so far is make a elements of his are starting to run commitment to his caucus.” out of money to pay conference that he IMPEACHMENT for health care for won’t work with Welch voted to table children.

Green’s impeachment Democrats … (He resolution, along with REPUBLICANS has) handcuffed ONLY 363 other members Unlike his himself and he’s of the House. Just 58 i m m e d i a t e given the keys Democrats voted in predecessor, House to the handcuffs favor of proceeding Speaker Paul Ryan is with the articles, with to the Freedom not willing to build a four voting present. coalition of Democrats Caucus, the most “I think and more moderate extreme elements President Trump Republicans on issues of his caucus.” has been divisive such as the debt destructive,” — Rep. Peter Welch and ceiling and the budget, said Welch. “It’s explained Welch. dismaying to me how “What Ryan has done so far is much chaos he’s created.” make a commitment to his conference Welch cited specifically Trump’s that he won’t work with Democrats,” efforts at deregulation, his decision said Welch. “And his conference is to withdraw from the Paris Climate divided.

Accords, and his efforts to end the “It’s a dangerous situation, quite Affordable Care Act health insurance frankly,” Welch added. programs without a replacement.

The Republicans negotiated both “He’s been very divisive,” Welch their health care repeal bills and repeated. the current tax proposals behind It was that divisiveness closed doors and without input from which Green made the focus Democrats. The bills were, Welch of his articles of impeachment. said, “written in secret.”

Previous impeachment articles He expressed concern the budget have accused the president of may take a similar path. violating the emoluments clause “In any budget, there’s of the Constitution by profiting

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from his role as president, and alleged collusion with Russia.

Green’s accused the President of dividing the country by promoting and expressing bigotry against a number of groups including blacks, Muslims, Puerto Ricans and people who are transgender.

“We’ve got to hold the President accountable,” said Welch, but he argued that the investigation being led by special counsel Robert Mueller into the connections between Trump’s campaign and administration and Russia are the best means of doing that.

“The Mueller investigation is aggressive and it’s making progress,” Welch said.

“We’ve really got to support Mueller (and) continue to let him pursue all the facts,” he said.

“There’s a lot of smoke there,” said Welch, noting that the President initially denied any contacts with Russia, but now evidence has shown considerable contact during both the campaign and the transition between members of Trump’s team and Russians. Some of those Russians have been members of the government while others reportedly had close ties to it.

“In reality, the impeachment process is political,” said Welch.

While the Constitution states a president and other federal officials may be impeached for “high crimes and misdemeanors” that term has never been defined.

Before an impeachment can take place, “you’ve got to establish a foundation that has credibility with the American people and that requires investigation,” Welch said.

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10:30 p.m. Green Mt. Care Board MCTV Channel 16 Tuesday, Dec. 12 5 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) 8 a.m. At the Ilsley 10:30 a.m. Hannaford Career Center (HCC) 12 p.m. First Wednesdays 2 p.m. The Story Matters 5 p.m. Shakespeare: It’s Elementary 8 p.m. ACSD Board Meeting 10 p.m. All Things LGBTQ 11 p.m. Senior Moment: Music History Wednesday, Dec. 13 5 a.m. At the Ilsley 10 a.m. The Singer 10:30 a.m. The Story Matters 11 a.m. Senior Moment: Music History 4 p.m. First Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. ACSD, HCC Board Meetings 10 p.m. All things LGBTQ 11 p.m. The Story Matters 11:30 p.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) Thursday, Dec. 14 5:30 a.m. All Things LGBTQ 6:30 a.m. The World Fusion Show 8 a.m. ACSD, HCC Board Meetings 11:30 a.m. First Wednesdays 1 p.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) 5 p.m. All Things LGBTQ 6 p.m. Shakespeare: It’s Elementary 7 p.m. Vermont Youth Orchestra 8:10 p.m. First Wednesdays Friday, Dec. 15 5 a.m. ACSD, HCC Board Meetings 9 a.m. The Story Matters

9:30 a.m. Senior Moment: Music History 11:05 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) 5 p.m. First Wednesdays 6:45 p.m. Readathon 7 p.m. MUMS Assembly 7:33 p.m. At the Ilsley 11 p.m. Festival on the Green, VMX Saturday, Dec. 16 4:45 a.m. Vermont Youth Orchestra 6 a.m. Shakespeare: It’s Elementary 7 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange 10 a.m. Shakespeare: It’s Elementary 11 a.m. HCC, ACSD Board Meetings 3:30 p.m. The Story Matters 4 p.m. Shakespeare: It’s Elementary 5 p.m. The Singer, Festival on the Green 7:30 p.m. The World Fusion Show 8 p.m. HCC, ACSD Board Meetings Sunday, Dec. 17 5:30 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) 7 a.m. The Story Matters 8 a.m. First Wednesdays 10 a.m. ACSD, HCC Board Meetings 5 p.m. Shakespeare: It’s Elementary 7:30 p.m. The Story Matters 8 p.m. First Wednesdays 9:30 p.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) Monday, Dec. 18 5:45 a.m. Tiger TV 6:24 a.m. Chronique Francophone 7 a.m. HCC, ACSD Board Meetings 10:05 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange 12 p.m. Tiger TV, First Wednesdays 4 p.m. Shakespeare: It’s Elementary 6 p.m. Tiger TV 6:15 p.m. Chronique Francophone 10 p.m. Vermont State Board of Education

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LEWIS CREEK ASSOCIATION’S Marty Illick, left, receives the 2017 Silver Feather award from Otter Creek Audubon Society’s Warren King for her dedication to preserving and enhancing appreciation of the natural world.

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Illick recognized for protecting nature MIDDLEBURY — For 24 years Otter Creek Audubon Society has given an annual award, the Silver Feather, to an individual “in honor of notable devotion, dedication and untiring effort on behalf of the preservation and appreciation of the birds, other wildlife, and natural communities of Addison County.”

This year the Silver Feather was awarded to Marty Illick, the retiring Lewis Creek Association executive director. The award presentation was made at the Otter Creek Audubon annual dinner on Nov. 9 at the American Legion post in Middlebury.

Illick has been the Lewis Creek Association’s director since the organization’s inception in 1990. The primary focus of the organization has been water quality of two watersheds: Lewis Creek, which runs through northern Addison County and southern Chittenden County, and the LaPlatte River, which meanders through Charlotte, Hinesburg and Shelburne.

The OCAS said Illick and the Lewis Creek Association have provided exemplary leadership in creative ways.

• In 1995 Illick, as its director, teamed with Bristol resident David Brynn, then the Addison County forester, to sponsor a series of sustainable forestry workshops for family forest owners, out of which the organization Vermont Family Forests was born.

• Along with the town of Monkton, Vermont Agency of Transportation and the federal government, Illick and the LCA planned and then raised funds for two wildlife and amphibian underpasses on the MonktonVergennes Road in Monkton. The underpasses have now allowed many mammals and hundreds of amphibians safe passage between upland forest overwintering sites and an important breeding wetland. Prior to the 2015 establishment of the underpasses amphibians crossing the road to breed suffered 50 percent mortality.

• Illick created the plan for “Ahead of the Storm,” using 14 demonstration

sites for the LaPlatte River Watershed Partnership to showcase optimal conservation practices in a variety of landscape settings.

• Illick and the Lewis Creek Association were recipients of the GMP-Zetterstrom Environmental Award for their decades-long hard work to improve habitat, water quality and recreation opportunities for Lewis Creek. As Steve Costello, a Green Mountain Power vice president, said: “That kind of perseverance is uncommon and inspiring.”

• Illick has served on the Charlotte selectboard and planning commission, the Charlotte Land

Trust, the Vermont Natural Resources Council board, served for 17 years on the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, and has led Lewis Creek Association participation in the Addison County Riverwatch Cooperative since 1995.

Also at the Nov. 9 OCAS meeting, Mike Winslow, former staff scientist for the Lake Champlain Committee and currently at St. Michael’s College, intrigued the audience with a carefully documented presentation on the history of multiple major phosphorus additions to Lake Champlain and its impact on water quality, including algae blooms.

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PETS IN NEED HOMEWARD BOUND

Addison County’s Humane Society Diesel. 6 years, Hound mix, neutered male.

Diesel is ready to start his engine and drive right into your home! He is a very sweet dog who does well with people; his previous guardians stated that he is very outgoing. Diesel loves to play and to snuggle if that isn’t the perfect combination, we don’t know what is! Diesel really likes to go for car rides, he knows his basic commands and he has a preference for rubber toys. Diesel is questionable with other dogs and will do best in a home without a lot of chaos. Diesel will need very regular exercise and would love, love, love a fenced in yard because he really likes to be outside (though not a requirement). Come meet this handsome man today!

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

Add some spark to your life with Spark, the dog!

Spark is a wonderful young gal who has loved all the people she has met here. She is also very friendly when meeting most other dogs through the gate in our yards. Spark loves attention and affection and is very smart! She is excitable and may need a patient and understanding family who will provide her with the time she needs to settle in to a new home. Once she settles in, she will make a wonderful companion for most families!

Lucky. 9 years, shorthaired orange tiger, neutered male. Looking for a little luck in your life? Meet Lucky! Lucky came to Homeward Bound with five other cat siblings and a dog sibling after their owner passed away. He does great with other cats and lived peacefully with the dogs in the home. His family described Lucky as friendly and fearless. Here at the shelter, Lucky is super sweet and loves to be around people. He is constantly exploring and is always checking in with staff to see if he can “help” us with our chores. Lucky will do great in a home with people who can provide him with stimulation and love.

Sam. 9 years, shorthaired Siamese/tiger mix, neutered male. Sam is a total love! Sam came to Homeward Bound with five other cat siblings and a dog sibling after their owner passed away.

He does great with the cats here at the shelter and did great with both the dogs and cats in his previous home. Sam is docile, sweet, and affectionate. He has amazingly gorgeous eyes and loves to rub his head and body against your legs and hands. Sam is content if he has a quiet place to relax and take a long snooze. He is a wonderful cat who will a great addition for many people!

Maizie. 11.5 years, shorthaired Tortie, spayed female. Maizie is a wonderful older gal who is looking for a quiet home to live out her golden years. She is a little shy here at the shelter but she doesn’t mind being picked up and is very friendly. Her previous owner said that she did not do well with the other cat in the home. She was however, very affectionate, playful and friendly with the human.

Georgia. 7 years, shorthaired tiger with white, spayed female. Sweet, sweet Georgia with her gorgeous green eyes. Georgia is an introvert at heart; she doesn’t seek out attention and tends to stick to herself. She is an observer and prefers to supervise action from the outside, instead of inserting herself in the middle. Georgia loves chin scratches and gentle pats on the head. She is okay with the other cats here at the shelter and enjoys to spend her days just hangin’ out, like a gal enjoying the porch on a hot summer day in Georgia.

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Helga was a foundling. She was abandoned by her mother, a young stray, at three days. A catloving woman took in the litter, nurtured them till they could eat and drink, then put them up for adoption.

Though she was gently raised, she has the instincts of a feral cat. She’s very wary outside.

She can be in my lap purring when, unprovoked, she turns into “Hell Cat,” all claws and teeth!

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Little trees, big ideas

ADDISON COUNTY ARTISTS and businesses decorated 21 little Christmas trees that are now on display at the Henry Sheldon Museum of History in Middlebury. Patrons can buy raffle tickets to win chances to take one of these magical trees home. The little works of art shown here are, clockwise from above, “God Rest Ye Middle Berry Gentlemen” by Danielle Rougeau, “Santa’s Workshop” by Warren Kimble, “Vermont Woodland” by Elizabeth Andrews of the National Bank of Middlebury, “Let it Snow” by Round Robin, and “Humble Materials” by Sarah Pope.

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Bristol Beat School board seeks input BRISTOL — The Mount Abraham Unified School District Board is interested in connecting with members of the five-town community.

The MAUSD Community Engagement Committee last week send out an email seeking input from residents of Bristol, Monkton, Lincoln, Starksboro and New Haven. They ask community members to go online to www. surveymonkey.com/r/WSYBVNM to provide feedback.

“Since we are now one school district serving all five towns as well

as Mt. Abraham Union Middle/High School, hearing from our diverse community is more important than ever,” school officials said. “Your unified school board may want to connect with you on topics including general vision for our schools and students, budgets, legislative updates, trends in education, and more. Please share your thoughts about how you would best like to engage with your school board.”

The survey should only take a minute to complete, they said.

Officials are asking for a response

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Christmas Tree PagEach of this year’s eant will take place contestants has rethis Saturday, Dec. 16, In addition to cruited two to three at 7 p.m. at the Mount the competition, friends and classmates Abraham Union High those in to serve on their team School Auditorium. as “elves.” Each team Each year around attendance will is busily coming up 250 people from the be treated to with creative ways to community are treat- humorous hosts, entertain and impress ed to a unique, hi- live carolers the crowd with outralarious and free evegeous costumes and ning. In traditional and fast paced choreographed propageant style, seven transitions. grams. Ultimately, it senior boys will comwill be up to a panel of pete for the crown of five “celebrity” judges “Mr. Christmas Tree” through for- from the community to determine mal wear, interviews, a bathing suit the 2017 winner. competition, and talent portions folIn addition to the competition, lowed by a parade of “Living Christ- those in attendance will be treated mas Trees.” to humorous hosts, live carolers and

fast paced transitions. The evening is free to the public and appropriate for all ages.

Young Life is an organization for adolescents. Their staff and volunteers enter the world of kids, focusing on what matters to them — fun, adventure, friendship and a sense of significance. In doing so, they earn the privilege of talking to them about something Young Life organization members think matters most of all — the truth about God and His love for them.

All are invited to cheer on this year’s contestants: Bryson Knight “Mr. Evergreen,” Chris Boyer “Mr. Fir,” Eli Jenson “Mr. Cypress,” Isaac Giles “Mr. Spruce,” Jack Nop “Mr. Pine,” Phoenix King “Mr. Balsam,” and Ryan Bonar “Mr. Cedar.”

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BRISTOL — Bristol’s Christmas Dinner and Festival has become an anticipated tradition in this community for over three decades.

This year’s celebration — the 35th — is planned for Sunday, Dec. 17, at Mary’s at Baldwin Creek in Bristol.

The dinner and festivities start at 11:30 a.m. and continue until all are served. Mary’s at Baldwin Creek provides the bountiful meal and coordinates the event, from entertainment to home-deliveries and transportation. Many dozens of volunteers help at the event.

This holiday event is free and all Addison County residents are invited to share in the holiday spirit.

A bountiful turkey and ham dinner buffet paired with superb local entertainment are the highlights of this annual event.

Usually more than 300 county residents partake in the festivities, from seniors delighted to share the warmth of the holiday spirit with friends and neighbors to families with young children who appreciate the great food and joyful atmosphere.

And for many, the most anticipated thrill is talking with Santa — who

always finds time to stop by to see the children. Many local musicians and performers entertain throughout the day.

If you are an entertainer and would like to volunteer, please call Rick at 802-453-4613.

As always, free transportation is available to those needing a ride to and from Mary’s, which is located at the intersection of Route 17 East and Route 116 North in Bristol. Again this year Addison County Transit Resources will offer a special bus route to the luncheon. Please contact them directly for scheduled pick-ups.

Home delivered meals for shutins are also delivered throughout the day. Last year nearly 100 home deliveries were made. Requests for transportation and home delivery to shut-ins must be received by Thursday, Dec. 14. Call 802-4532432 to reserve a ride or home delivery.

Food donations are always welcomed.

For additional information or to inquire about donating please contact Linda Harmon at Mary’s at Baldwin Creek. 802-453-2432.

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News Briefs Lincoln Library will screen the 2009 “rockumentary” film “Soundtrack For A Revolution” this Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m.

This film tells the story of the 1960s civil rights movement through its powerful music — the freedom songs protesters sang on picket lines, in mass meetings, and in jail cells as they fought for justice and equality. In addition to the archival footage the film features new performances of the freedom songs by top artists and interviews with civil rights foot soldiers and leaders.

After the movie, there will be group singing until 9 p.m.

New Haven Congregational Church will host a shepherd’s pie community dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The meal at the church on the town green will feature a choice of meat or vegetarian shepherd’s pie.

The meal is free, but donations for the food shelf would be appreciated.

For more information call Donna at 877-2712.

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MONKTON — Monkton will host a “Celebration of Christmas” on Sunday, Dec. 17, at the East Monkton Church, 3256 Mountain Road.

Beginning at 4 p.m., talented musicians Lausanne Allen and Rick Ceballos will fill the church with their lively melodies and songs.

Since 1991, this pair has enjoyed playing in a host of bands together, leading their musical friendship to continue and bear new fruit as a duo. Allen, from South Starksboro, plays fiddle, flute and whistle, and is currently a member of Va et Vient. Ceballos, from Bristol, plays five-string banjo, fretless banjo, button accordion and bones, and plays in Daddy Long Legs.

He is currently working to compile over 40 years of his original compositions for publication.

These two people will offer up some of their favorite toe tapping old-time songs and Appalachian fiddle tunes, a few of Rick’s original melodies and, of course, some familiar songs of the season.

This event, sponsored by the East Monkton Church Association, is free. Donations are always welcome and appreciated.

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A walk in the woods: following plants that follow stream beds

By Susan Shea I followed a stream downhill through the woods as it coursed through a small ravine. At the base of the hill, just before the brook entered a wetland, a patch of unusual-looking plants was growing amongst moss on a decaying tree root that spanned the stream. They were round and flat with lobed edges, and only the size of a dime. A couple of other patches grew nearby. Here the plants had branched out from their round bases, extending flat green ribbons across the damp soil.

These odd plants are liverworts,

named for the resemblance of lobed species to the human liver.

Liverworts are often confused with mosses and both are bryophytes, though recent evidence indicates that they may not be closely related. Liverworts have no roots, tubes, or veins to transport water and nutrients, but they anchor their bodies to soil or rock with threadlike filaments called rhizoids. They rely on diffusion (movement from an area of higher to one of lower concentration) to move water in and out.

Like mosses, liverworts reproduce from spores, not seeds,

and can reproduce asexually (without a combination of egg and sperm) as well as sexually.

Thallose liverworts (ones that have lobes) have goblet-like structures for asexual reproduction. Inside each tiny cup are green, egg-shaped discs of tissue called gemmae.

When raindrops knock gemmae out of the cups, another liverwort plant with the same genetic makeup as the parent will grow.

For sexual reproduction, liverworts develop miniature umbrella-shaped structures, both male and female. Sperm released from a male “umbrella” swim

along the plant’s moist surface and fertilize the egg. An embryo grows and develops into a capsule, which releases spores. The spores may be blown to a different location by the wind.

Leafy liverworts are the largest group of liverworts. Sometimes known as scale mosses, they grow as mats on rotten logs and damp soil, and on tree trunks and branches in temperate and tropical rain forests, where they live as epiphytes (obtaining moisture and nutrients from the air). According to ecologist Jerry Jenkins of the Northern Forest Atlas, northeastern liverworts, along with mosses, perform vital functions in forest ecosystems by retaining water and slowly releasing it to the soil, reducing erosion along stream banks, helping maintain humidity, and facilitating the decay of logs and disintegration of rock into soil by holding moisture.

The Northeast has a high diversity of liverwort species because of its varied topography and bedrock types. In our region, liverworts can be found in alpine areas (72 species have been documented on Maine’s Mount Katahdin), sprucefir forests, bogs, cedar swamps, red maple swamps, maple-beech-birch forests, oak-hickory-white pine forests, and along the coast.

While liverworts aren’t the most spectacular plants, they’re well worth inspecting as a way of looking into the distant past of life on our planet. They are among the earliest land plants, a link in the transition from marine algae to land.

Fossilized spores from five different types of liverworts dating from about 472 m i l l i o n

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years ago were found in rocks in Argentina in 2010. Or to put that in perspective, they existed before flowering plants or even ferns, and well before the dinosaurs.

By studying liverwort genetics, scientists can determine the purpose of related genes in more complex plants. For example, researchers recently identified a pathway in a common liverwort for synthesizing auxin, a hormone critical for regulating plant growth, and genes to synthesize lignin for plant cell wall development (important for living on land). They also found genes for a hormone that makes a plant dormant when water is scarce. As Jeremy Schmutz of the U.S. Department of Energy JGI Plant Program explained, in a recent article in Science Daily, “early plants like the liverwort are what set the world up for land plants. Without them, we wouldn’t have plants more than two feet from the ocean and freshwater.”

Look for liverworts along stream banks, on rotting logs, tree bark, rocks, and soil in cool, moist, shady, or foggy places. With a hand lens, you will see more detail and perhaps gemmae cups, or embryonic capsules.

Susan Shea is a naturalist, conservationist, and freelance writer who lives in Brookfield, Vermont. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine, w w w. n o r t h e r n w o o d l a n d s . org, and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: wellborn@nhcf. org.

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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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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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. GRIEF ANONYMOUS MEET‑ ING every Tuesday @ 6:00 pm at Grace Baptist Church, 52 Merchants Row, Middel‑ bury, Vt. A support group for those grieving the loss of a love one.

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

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United Way of Addison County and Charter House present Sarah Durant, their newest volunteer!

Sarah works at the Charter House as a community lunch assistant and organizer; you can find her chopping veggies, packaging take-out meals, preparing iced tea and lemonade and putting out desserts! When all the prep is done Sarah is ready to jump on the line to help serve, and also keeps a careful count of meals served.

Sarah recalls her Nana, Noreen Halpin, being a greeter at the Community House, calling BINGO both at Helen Porter and its predecessor, and was a hostess at the Hadley House! Her Mom, Jane Halpin also volunteers her time here in Addison County, while her Aunt is a hospital volunteer in Alabama. In addition to being part of her legacy; Sarah enjoys meeting new people and helping out in the Community!

In addition to Charter House, Sarah has volunteered for Helen Porter & is hoping to do some volunteering for the Everybody Wins program where she will be reading to a child at Mary Hogan 1 day a week during the lunch time hour.

When not volunteering her time, Sarah is a teacher’s aide at Mary Johnson Children’s Center, enjoys spending time with her family and friends & babysitting. She resides in Middlebury with her cat, Sasha!

Cheers to Sarah!

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.

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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) big book meet‑ ing. Thursday’s, 2 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

DELIVERY DRIVER/LOADER Champlain Orchards is look‑ ing for a full‑time delivery driver & loader. You will be responsible for ensuring that our trucks are loaded properly for delivery to our customers and will serve as a back‑up to our normal route drivers.

Must have a clean driving record and a valid CDL class A or B. At Champlain Orchards we are looking for folks that want to be a part of a great team, have a strong work ethic and appreciate local food/ agriculture. If that describes you, please visit our website at champlainorchards.com/ employment/ and complete a job application.

FRESH FRUIT & SWEET CIDER production lines: Cham‑ plain Orchards has full and/or part‑time, year‑round positions in our fresh fruit packing pro‑ duction area. As a part of our production & packing team you will ensure that our apples & specialty fruits are packed and ready for shipment to our customers. You will also be a part of our Sweet Cider production process. If you feel you are qualified and want to be a part of a great team, have a strong work ethic and appreciate local food/agricul‑ ture please visit our website at champlainorchards.com/ employment/ and complete a job application.

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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.

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HOPE’S RESALE STORE seeks a 29.5 hour/week ware‑ house assistant. The position requires 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.

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

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

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

Best prices. References.

802‑989‑5803.

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

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

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HOPE IS HIRING- HOPE’s growing resale store seeks a 29.5 hour per week retail associate. Position requires the ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 pounds, be selfmotivated and detail oriented.

To apply, send resume and letter of interest to reception‑ ist@hope-vt.org.

WOMEN OF AA Mondays, 5:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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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.

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THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT IS SEEKING A WEB PRODUCER/REPORTER The Addison Independent in Middlebury, Vt., is seeking an energetic multimedia journalist to join the award-winning, twice-a-week newspaper’s staff. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellence in reporting and producing stories in text, audio and video formats.

This position will feature a mix of classic print media and cutting-edge online news. As such, those applying should have a demonstrated experience in journalism and understanding of news writing and feature writing, as well as be interested and engaged in social media with an eye toward understanding the community and building reader loyalty. Some knowledge and experience with posting multimedia stories and content management systems a big plus. The job will include a lot of hands-on work improving the website, so candidates should bring ideas for doing that. Addisonindependent.com has been named the best news site in Vermont many times — our new hire will be responsible for making sure we continue and improve upon this tradition of excellence.

The person we hire will be intelligent, curious, indefatigable and work well as part of a team. Also, the candidate must have a car, as in-person interviews are a must.

Send a letter outlining your qualifications, resume and examples of your work to: news@addisonindependent.com.

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Middlebury, VT Agri-Mark has a full-time immediate opening for a THIRD SHIFT (12am-8am) Maintenance Mechanic. Flexible work schedule required, including rotating weekends, and working scheduled holidays.

Mechanical background is a must.

There is a wide variety of work to do.

Willing to train, must have ambition to learn. Must be able to work both independently and as a team member.

Excellent troubleshooting and ability to maintain equipment, and have a strong safety awareness.

Position provides 40+ hours per week, paid leave and holidays. Offers a competitive starting wage and excellent benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), pension plan, and much more.

Apply in person, by email to ajacobs@agrimark.net or send your resume with cover letter to:

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Maplefields of New Haven Route 7, New Haven, VT Ask for Sherry or pick-up an application EOE

Zoning Administrator Starksboro, Vermont The Town of Starksboro is seeking a part-time Zoning Administrator. Duties to include: implementation of land-use regulations; administering zoning permits; enforcement actions for non-compliance with land-use regulations; and assistance to the public, Planning Commission, and Development Review Board, including taking minutes at meetings. Position will also help the Selectboard and Town Clerk with planning and land-use related issues. Interested candidate must be available for evening meetings and daytime work at town offce; estimated 24 hours per week.

A detailed job description is available at www.starksborovt.org. Salary will depend on qualifcations and experience.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Town of Starksboro. P.O. Box 91, Starksboro, VT 05487 or starksboro@madriver.com Applications preferred by Friday, Dec. 22, 2017. Position open until filled. The Town of Starksboro is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Town of New Haven

is seeking a Zoning Administrator to fill a part time position, approximately 20-24 hours per week. Prior zoning experience is desired.

For a complete job description, please view the advertisement posted at the town website www.newhavenvt.com Please submit resume by December 9, 2017 to: New Haven Planning Commission Attn: Pam Kingman, Town Clerk 78 North Street, New Haven, VT 05472.

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LEAD BAKER, WE ARE searching for an energetic leader for our bakery depart‑ ment. You will lead our bakery staff in the production of our amazing apple pies & turn‑ overs, delicious cider donuts and other value‑added prod‑ ucts such as apple butter & cider syrup. If you are a great leader, excellent baker and have a passion for awesome fresh foods please visit our website champlainorchards. com/employment/ and com‑ plete a job application.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN/EQUIPMENT Operator.

Champlain Orchards has a full‑time opening for a tal‑ ented Maintenance Techni‑ cian and Equipment Operator.

If you have skills in diesel mechanics, plumbing, heavy equipment operations and carpentry, are good with your hands and love to make things work, this could be a dream job for you. If you feel you are qualified for this position, want to be a part of a great team, have a strong work ethic and appreciate local food/agricul‑ ture please visit our website at champlainorchards.com/ employment/ and complete a job application.

THE OXFORD COMPANY in Cornwall, Vermont manufac‑ tures a wood and metal tool for making hooked rugs. Seek‑ ing production technician to assemble, package, oversee quality control and inventory product. Basic woodwork‑ ing skills required. This is a precision tool and meticulous attention to detail is needed during assembly. Job will be done here at our Route 30 Oxford Rug Hooking School.

Will train. Full‑time (40 hours.)

Monday‑Friday. $10/hour.

To apply please call Amy at (802) 462‑2011.

MR. MIKE’S COMMERCIAL Cleaning Service has openings for part to full time.

Must have reliable transpor‑ tation, be flexible and reli‑ able. Available to work nights a must, and need to pass background check. Self mo‑ tivated, able to work inde‑ pendently. E‑mail resume to: info@mrmikescleaning‑ servicevt.com. Application also available online at: mrmikescleaningservicevt. com. We encourage all to apply. E.O.E.

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.

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HELP WANTED Fair Haven Union High School IMMEDIATE COACHING VACANCY WINTER 2017-2018 JV Boys Basketball Coach For more information contact Ali Jones, Activities Director at (802) 265-4966. For an application contact the Superintendent of Schools’ Office at (802) 265-4905 or email kthirkield@arsu.org. Mail completed applications to:

For Sale 1998 DODGE VAN from Cali‑ fornia. Not rusted and well kept. All Seats. $3,300. Please call and leave message or text 802‑349‑4230.

ANTIQUE DOUBLE BARREL ACME Arms Co. 12 gauge.

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

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

FORD TRACTOR CIRCA 1950’S Model NAA. Good tires, two speed rear end with 6’ brush hog. Runs like a charm. $4,400. Please call and leave a message or text 802‑349‑4230.

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.

Addison-Rutland Supervisory Union 49 Main Street Fair Haven, VT 05743 The above position will remain open until filled.

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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.

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

Corner of Routes 22A and 74 • Shoreham, VT EOE

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

LOOKING FOR THAT unique, one of a kind gift, check out Compass Treasure Chest we have furniture, collectibles, new clothing, toys, cherish teddies, stamp collection, Decorations and more. Come find treasures to create memo‑ ries. Located in Compass Music and Art Center, 333 Jones Drive, Brandon VT. Open Monday thru Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday 10 to 5.

15 MINUTES FROM MIDDLE‑ BURY spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment in coun‑ try. $900 plus utilities and 1 month deposit. No pets or smoking please. Available December 1st. Call for photos.

802‑897‑5447.

SNOW TIRES ‑ 4 Firestone winter force. 205/60/16. Used 1/2 a season. $275 firm.

349‑8907.

2 CAR GARAGE in Brandon.

24’x24’ with two 7’8”x6’8” high garage doors. Electricity and snow plowing included. $250/ mo. Available immediately.

802‑352‑6678.

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

BRANDON, GARAGE STOR‑ AGE. 10’x25’. Dry, secure.

802‑349‑4212.

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

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.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

For Rent 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.

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PROCTOR, VT, AVAILABLE 1/1/18, 2 br. townhouse. Ga‑ rage, washer, dryer, hookup. $900/mo. Includes heat. Call Kathy at 855‑1570 or Tony at 855‑1531. References and criminal background check required.

MIDDLEBURY 3 BEDROOM ranch. Two car attached ga‑ rage with automatic opener.

Fully furnished, even beds and bedding. Big screen Sony.

Central vacuuming, central air, 2 bathrooms, dishwasher, garbage disposal, all appli‑ ances, including washer and dryer. Front and back porch.

Paved driveway. Nice lot, nice neighborhood. 3 miles or 7 minutes to Middlebury Col‑ lege, or Porter Hospital. Lawn mowing, snow, and satellite dish included. $2,000 plus utilities. One month security deposit. (802) 388‑5474.

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

388‑2641.

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

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.

BRISTOL; 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, stove, refrig‑ erator, hot water, parking, rubbish removal, security en‑ trance, no pets, no smoking.

Reference and security de‑ posit required. 802‑899‑3578.

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

NEW HAVEN VILLAGE APT. Bright, hard wood floors, pos‑ sible home office space. No pets, no smoking. Referenc‑ es, security deposit, lease. $895/month plus utilities.

802‑236‑2040.

S TA R K S B O R O S M A L L HOUSE, 1 bedroom with extra room. House on shared own‑ er’s property. $700/mo. plus all utilities. Security deposit, references required. No smok‑ ing, no animals. 453‑5526.

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.

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

MIDDLEBURY; 3 BEDROOM apartment available, fully furnished. All inclusive heat, electric and water. $1,800/ mo. 802‑349‑8544.

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

(Countryside Carpet and Paint)

MIDDLEBURY: SHARE A lovely home w/ active, re‑ tired professional who en‑ joys cultural events. $400/ mo (all inc). Seeking a house mate who might en‑ joy walking together & shar‑ ing some meals. 863‑5625, HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, refer‑ ences, background check required. EHO.

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

802‑282‑9110.

NEXT WINTER’S WOOD, cut, split. Truck your own. $200 per cord. 802‑247‑6061.

READY ‑2 ‑ BURN™ Sea‑ soned ‑ Everyday low prices; Free delivery ‑ Free kindling ‑ Small orders OK. Click www.MIDDMEN.com or call 1‑855‑MIDDMEN.

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

Amazing view. Septic permit in place. Please call between 9a.m‑10a.m 802‑349‑4230.

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Public Notices can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on this Pages 33 & 34.

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Addison County Courthouse (1) Middlebury (1) Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center (1) Vergennes-Panton Water District (1) WARNING ANNUAL MEETING OF THE VERGENNES-PANTON WATER DISTRICT, INC. DECEMBER 12, 2017

The legal voters of VERGENNES-PANTON WATER DISTRICT, INC. are hereby notified and warned to meet at the V.P.W.D. office building on Canal Street in the City of Vergennes in said District, on the 12th day of December, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. to transact the following business to wit: ARTICLE I: To elect by ballot the following officers: (a) a moderator (b) a clerk (c) a treasurer ARTICLE II: To hear and act upon the reports from the officers of the VERGENNES-PANTON WATER DISTRICT, INC. ARTICLE III: To have presented by the Board of Commissioners of the VERGENNES-PANd: 5/5/11) (Publishe INC. their estimate of expenses for the ensuring year and to approTON WATER DISTRICT, s d A d e Classifi priate such sum as it, the VERGENNES-PANTON WATER DISTRICT, INC. deems necessary ge.

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Public Notices

Flu season is upon us; H3N2 shots available now

found on Pages 33 & 34. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY REG. SELECTBOARD MEETING TUESDAY, DEC. 12 • 7:00 P.M.

ROOM 116 - LARGE CONFERENCE RM. 77 MAIN STREET AGENDA 7:00 1. **Call to Order 2. *Approval of Agenda 3. *Approval of Minutes of November 28, 2017 Regular Selectboard Meeting 4. **Citizen Comments [Opportunity to raise or address issues that are not otherwise included on this agenda] 7:05 5. *Elise Shanbacker, Executive Director, Addison County Community Trust, Request for Town to Support an Application for Vermont Community Development Program Funding for a Planning Study for a Community Septic System at Lindale Mobile Home Park 7:15 6. a. *Appointment to Library Board of Trustees b. *Nomination to Planning Commission c.*Appointment of Assistant Zoning Administrator FY19 General Fund Budget – Review of First Draft Agencies 7:20 7. **Non-Profit Requesting Funding from the Town - Hospice Volunteer Services - AgeWell (Area Agency on Aging) - Addison County ParentChild Center - WomenSafe 7:35 8. **Representative of the Library Board of Trustees, FY19 Budget Request for Libraries 7:45 9. **Kathleen Ramsay, Town Manager, FY19 Budget Requests for Administration, Health & Human Services, Employee Benefits & Debt Service. Review updated major drivers based on the first draft of the FY19 Budget.

8:00 10. **Kathleen Ramsay, Town Manager, Report on Cross Street Bridge Fund & Local Option Tax Receipts.

Discussion of Next Steps in Gathering Public Input.

8:10 11. *Authorize Signature of Vermont Gas Easements 8:15 12. *Report on December 12, 2017 College Lunch 8:20 13. Approval of Check Warrants 14. *Town Manager’s Report 15. **Board Member Concerns 16. *Executive Session – Contracts 17. **Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session 8:30 18. *Adjourn

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

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

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BURLINGTON — Vermont health officials say this may be a rough flu season, and are advising people to get their flu shot to protect both themselves and others, such as children too young to be vaccinated.

“Especially now, during the holiday season of crowds and gatherings of friends and family, everyone older than six months should get a flu shot,” said Vermont Health Commissioner Mark Levine, M.D. “Flu viruses are notoriously unpredictable, but from the information I’ve received, all indications point to a possibly severe flu season in Vermont.”

Flu is already widespread in several states. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, several strains of influenza virus are in circulation. The dominant flu virus strain is H3N2, which can result in more severe illnesses than other strains. While this year’s vaccine works well against many of the flu virus strains out there, recent studies indicate the vaccine is less effective against the H3N2 strain.

Health officials stress that an annual flu shot can still help lessen the severity of illness, and for people at high risk of complications from flu, it can be a life saver.

Those at high-risk include: pregnant women, young children, adults 50 years and older, and people with chronic health conditions.

For older adults — especially those with chronic respiratory

conditions — complications from flu often lead to a sharp increase in hospitalizations and potentially serious illness, including pneumonia and bronchitis. Such infections can dramatically increase the risk of heart attack and stroke for months after the illness has cleared.

“Human immune defenses become weaker with age, which places older people at greater risk of severe illness,” explained Dr. Levine. He encourages people age 65 and older to talk with their doctor about getting one of the vaccines designed to give older people a better immune response, and therefore, better protection against flu.

“The absolute best thing you can do to prevent illness, hospitalizations and even death from flu complications, is to get your flu shot,” said Dr. Levine. “Even if it’s not a perfect match, it’s very important, not just for yourself, but also to protect those with whom you may come in contact — including babies too young to get vaccinated and people who have weakened immune systems. It is not an understatement to say their lives may depend on you.”

“The flu vaccine takes two weeks to become fully effective,” said Dr. Levine. “So now is the time to get yours.”

Flu shots are available at more than 300 locations around Vermont. To find a location near you to get the flu vaccine, go to healthvermont.gov/flu or dial 211.

ADDISON COUNTY WARNING

Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. Section 133(3)(a), the taxpayers of the County of Addison are hereby given notice that a public hearing regarding the proposed county budget for 2018-2019 will be held at the Judge Frank Mahady Courthouse in Middlebury on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. This budget is for fiscal year July 1, 2018- June 30, 2019.

More information and extra copies of the budget may be obtained at the Addison County Superior Court, Frank Mahady Court House, Middlebury, Vermont. Tel. 802-388-1966 Alice M. George, Assistant Judge & Irene Poole, Assistant Judge 2018-2019 EXPENSES 2018-2019 Proposed (continued) Proposed REVENUE: Sheriffs Department: County Tax $ 182,511.00 Personnel: Estimated 0.042032 Salaries $ 84,850.00 Passports $ 5,000.00 Benefits $ 20,876.00 Interest Earned $ 175.00 Office Expense $ 500.00 Wills for safekeeping $ 5,000.00 Telephone $ 1,500.00 Miscellaneous income $ 15.00 Insurance/Bonds $ 13,000.00 Rent Income – Jail Bldg. $ 22,800.00 Training $ 500.00 TOTAL INCOME $ 215,501.00 Valcor/Spillman $ 3,500.00 Radio $ 750.00 Anticipated Surplus $ 30,000.00 Audit $ 1,750.00 $ 245,501.00 Subtotal $ 127,226.00 EXPENSES: Court/County Personnel Salaries $ Benefits $ Dues & Memberships $ Office Expense $ Advertising-Passport/Budget $ Insurance $ Legal $ Professional Services $ Contracted Services $ Contingency $ Auditor $ Subtotal $ 12/11

45,920.00 4,200.00 2,500.00 3,000.00 2,500.00 2,830.00 550.00 1,400.00 3,600.00 300.00 8,000.00 74,800.00

Probate Court: Supplies/Equipment Dues Contingency Records Preservation Subtotal

$ $ $ $ $

Jail Building: Utilities Bldg & Grounds Insurance Inspections Custodial Capital Improvements Subtotal

$ 25,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 2,750.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 40,250.00

TOTAL EXPENSE

$ 245,501.00

400.00 625.00 200.00 2,000.00 3,225.00

ROBERT FROST AND Spiral Press collaborated on a series of holiday cards beginning in 1929. The cards are on display at the Davis Family Library at Middlebury College and there will be a reception on Thursday, Dec. 14, from 4-5 p.m. in the library atrium.

Classic Robert Frost cards on display at Midd. College MIDDLEBURY — Not many people know that Robert Frost first published a number of his poems in holiday card form. Middlebury

AGENDA PATRICIA A. HANNAFORD CAREER CENTER WED., DEC. 13, 2017 5:00 PM – A208

1. Introduction of Board Members 2. Approve Agenda 3. Visitors Comments 4. Correspondence Consent Agenda 5. Minutes of Nov. 8, 2017 6. Monthly A/P for Dec. a. Adult Program b. Revolving c. Director’s Orders Action Agenda 7. Policy 2.4 Financial Planning & Budgeting 8. Approve Business Card Resolution to Increase Limit to $25K 9. Review Draft of Budget w/6-Semester Averages 10. Award Announced Tuition 11. Approve Warnings for Annual Meeting 12. Award Bus Bid 13. Amend Policy KG –Use of Facility Informational Agenda 14. Facilities Report 15. Superintendent’s Report 16. Dean of Students Report 17. Adult Tech Ed Report 18. Promotional Video 19. Web-Site Preview 20. Note: Jan. Mtg. Audit Rpt. w/Ron Smith 21. Policy 4.1 Governing Style 12/11

College Special Collections has a complete set of these cards, 28 in all, on display in the Davis Family Library Atrium; it will host a reception on Thursday, Dec. 14, from 4-5 p.m.

Robert Frost and the Spiral Press created holiday greeting cards of the highest craftsmanship and design from 1929 until 1962. Works of art in themselves, the cards also stand as true first editions of the chosen poems.

Frost became a true champion of fine letterpress, and commented that “the Spiral’s typography and printing found things to say to my poetry that hadn’t been said before.”

For the first time since 1961, the complete set of 28 holiday cards is on exhibit in the Davis Family Library.

Light refreshments will be served.

AUCTION MOBILE HOME Sale Date and Location: Tuesday, 12/19/17 at 11:00 a.m.

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1984 Champion, 15’x56’ Min. bid $8,680.38 Must be moved 5 days after sale.

Auctioneer: Uriah Wallace – Lic. #057-0002460

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ACSD cuts (Continued from Page 1) governor and Agency of Education 9.4 cents for fiscal year 2019. Those that further action will be taken in who pay the statewide rate are this coming legislative session to likely to see an increase of around curb spending.”

2.65 percent, according to Vermont Burrows noted the ACSD’s budget Department of Taxes Commissioner conundrum is being deepened by Kaj Samson. its enrollment decline, which will Gov. Phil Scott last month sent in turn reduce the amount of state a letter to school aid the district figures officials statewide “We expect our to receive during the urging districts to limit coming years. per-pupil spending enrolled students “We expect our growth to the same rate to drop by 50 at enrolled students to of growth as wages MUHS next year, drop by 50 at MUHS and the economy, and we project next year, and we which they said is a loss of 100 by project a loss of 100 around 2.5 percent, by 2022,” he stated in 2022.

The loss given recent history. his email. “The loss of Earlier this year, Scott of 50 students 50 students is roughly had encouraged school is roughly a a million dollars in officials to shoot for million dollars in revenue.” level-funded school revenue.”

The superintendent’s budgets for next year. first draft of possible — Superintendent “The climate for cuts Peter Burrows personnel this budget season includes: is unprecedented, • Paraprofessionals: and some significant unknowns 14 from Mary Hogan Elementary are looming in our state for public in Middlebury, 1 from Ripton education,” Burrows wrote in an Elementary, 1 from MUMS, and 2 email he sent Thursday to members from MUHS. of the “ACSD Community.”

• Licensed teachers: Six from “This year, we dealt with the MUHS, five from MUMS, and one state’s recapture of $475,000 of our each from Shoreham, Salisbury and health insurance savings,” he added. Cornwall.

“As we enter into this budget season, • Administration: A combined there are many clear signals from the total of 1.6 full-time-equivalent

positions, which would result in the loss of one principal and result in two principals covering three as-yetunidentified schools.

• ACSD central office: One worker.

“In order to get to a level-funded draft, it was important to look at staffing patterns across the school district and use some metric that is equitable to make decisions about potential reductions,” Burrows said in his email. “We analyzed staff-to-student ratios, of licensed, support staff, and administrative positions.”

District officials have yet to specify which school departments would be affected by the potential layoffs.

“Principals will make determinations and meet with employees once we have received further direction from the board and we have final numbers from the state,” Burrows said.

He acknowledged the difficult choices looming ahead for the district.

“You all know how important all of our positions are in ACSD, and the needs of our students and families are continually increasing,” Burrows said. “Yet we must respond to where we are with our budget in order to get on a stable fiscal platform.”

Check out more Real Estate in the

Arts + Leisure Section every Thursday in the Addy Indy!

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

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

a youth will become involved in antisocial and delinquent behavior, leading to the increased likelihood of incarceration in adulthood.

Central Vermont’s need for a program such as the ChIPs Mentoring & Circles of Support Program — a mentoring program for children of incarcerated parents enhanced by a comprehensive, all-around support system — is undeniable.

Underscoring this need is the fact that 6,000 Vermont children every year have at least one parent in jail or prison.

“Our research on the effectiveness of conventional mentoring programs in Vermont shows that they do not provide the long-term commitment

and wrap-around services these atrisk youngsters need,” said Executive Director Mary Falcon. “We believe that children of incarcerated parents (ChIPs) need long-term, dependable support — not just one-on-one but many-on-one — to help build the skills and community connections required for them to reach adulthood as productive citizens of their communities rather than burdens and liabilities.”

Through its Small and Inspiring grants program, the Community Foundation hopes to help foster the spark and hope that keeps Vermonters healthy and happy by finding and supporting projects where a small grant can make a big difference.

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Safer Society receives grant to improve programs BRANDON — Safer Society Foundation has received a $2,500 grant from the Vermont Community Foundation’s Small and Inspiring grant program. The grant will help further Safer Society Foundation’s mission of mitigating the impact of parental incarceration on children and families in Vermont.

According to the U.S. Government Office of Juvenile Justice (2013), children with incarcerated parents fare even worse than other atrisk youths on a range of mental and physical health outcomes and educational achievement. In combination with other sources of risk and adversity, parental incarceration increases the likelihood

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