Monday, Dec. 18, 2017

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 29 No. 35

Middlebury, Vermont

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Monday, December 18, 2017

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Immigration advocates protest new policing policy

Singin’ New Year’s Eve • Mt. Abe’s a capella singing group will be among the performers at Bristol Best Night. See Arts Beat, Page 10.

By LEE J. KAHRS PITTSFORD — Immigration advocates are protesting the Vermont Criminal Justice Council’s updated language in a state law designed to encourage fair policing.

But the chairman of the VCJC says those same advocates were involved in the updating process and are smearing the council. The VCJC has said the language in the Fair and Impartial Policing Policy must be changed in order to comply with tighter federal immigration rules or risk losing grant funding.

The VCJC met this past Tuesday morning, Dec. 12, at the Vermont Police Academy to vote on the policy changes.

VCJC Chairman and Brandon Police Chief Chris Brickell said Dec. 11 that the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Migrant Justice workers’ advocacy organization have been continuously consulted and in the loop regarding the revisions on the Fair and Impartial Policing Policy, or (See Immigrants, Page 35)

Holiday services scheduled locally • See our listing of special religious services at area churches on Pages 26-27.

Grant to pay for opiate education

Santa spotted Tiger gymnasts open season

• MUHS hosted Montpelier in a competitive meet on Thursday evening at MUMS. See Sports, Page 18.

SANTA CLAUS IS SURROUNDED by sheep as he sneaks through a gate in this Vermont Folklife Center Gingerbread House Competition and Exhibit entry by Maddie Crowne and Mary Douglas. The exhibit runs through Dec. 22. For more gingerbread photos see Page 20.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — A federal grant will be used to “HELP” students in Bristol-area schools learn about and fight opiate addiction.

The $15,000 Regional Prevention Partnership grant, which flows through the Vermont Department of Health to the United Way of Addison County, will enhance UWAC’s “HELP” initiative.

“HELP” stands for Heroin Epidemic Learning Program, which United Way Regional Prevention Partnership Coordinator Jesse Brooks introduced earlier this year (See Education, Page 16)

Local United Way searching for new leader McGowan steps down after 14 years

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — United Way of Addison County Executive Director Kate McGowan has helped the leaders of a lot of local nonprofits

strategize on funding and delivering charitable services to the people who need them most.

After 14 years spent improving human services in Addison County,

McGowan now wants to help nonprofits on a statewide scale.

On Thursday she announced that she’s resigning from her position to become interim director of the Center for New Leadership, or CNL, which is run out of the Marlboro College

Graduate School in Brattleboro.

The CNL explores and applies new approaches to leadership, working with mission-driven individuals, organizations and coalitions. Among other things, the center imparts (See United Way, Page 16)

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Batter up

JULIA QUATTROCCI, LEFT, and Gail Burkholder make pancakes on the stage of Bristol’s Holley Hall recently for the town’s annual Breakfast with Santa.

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FCC repeals internet neutrality

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In the hours after the decision, many Vermont officials came out strongly against the move.

All three members of Vermont’s congressional delegation signed on to legislation that would restore the regulations. Meanwhile, top Vermont officials weighed options that could be taken at a state level.

FCC Chair Ajit Pai, who proposed the rule change, said at the public meeting Thursday that the policy would restore the “light touch regulation” approach to the internet that was in place before the net neutrality rules were adopted in 2015.

The FCC decision drew praise from many Republicans in Congress and from the White House. However, public officials across the political spectrum in Vermont condemned the vote.

The process the FCC used in pursuing the regulatory change was heavily criticized in recent weeks

as it emerged that millions of public comments to the FCC had been submitted under false identities via its website.

One of those fake comments, in favor of Pai’s proposal, was submitted under Sen. Patrick Leahy’s name, Seven Days reported last week.

“Even with an Irish-Italian background, I’m usually able to keep my temper,” Leahy, a Vermont Democrat, said in an interview last week.

“This one I blew my stack.”

Leahy is a longtime supporter of net neutrality and held a hearing on the issue in Vermont in 2014 when he led the Senate Judiciary Committee. He said he worries about the impact of the policy shift on small businesses.

“How many small businesses in Vermont today, mail order businesses, agriculture businesses, others, are going to survive — small inns, (See Net neutrality, Page 6)

Youth storytelling initiative set VFC to focus on refugee issues

in the state to make their voices heard on their own terms.

Working toward a future in which all people feel welcome means MIDDLEBURY — The Vermont fostering a culture of understanding Folklife Center recently announced — a culture of empathy. The “New American Voices,” a Vermont Folklife Center, for over community-based, youth-focused 30 years, has created a variety of storytelling initiative beginning this platforms for members of Vermont year. communities to tell The goal of New and listen to stories American Voices “We want to of everyday life. is to provide more be part of the Since its founding, opportunities for New community, the Folklife Center American youth in has supported new spread our Vermont to feel heard, Americans in sharing visible and valued. The culture, and their experiences project will address preserve it. and sustaining their needs of refugee But it’s not cultural practices. youth in Vermont, VFC’s engagement age 12-24, by just about our with new American providing resources, community — we youth will be based in training, and support want everyone the Folklife Center’s for exploring their to know we are long-standing ethexperiences through nographic approach: here.” digital media. understanding expe— Bidur rience from the point The need and interest for this project of view of those to were identified by new American whom the experience belongs. Projyouth and guardians, community ect programming will include eleleaders, partner organizations, and ments of oral history, interviewing, Vermont Folklife Center staff. In the photography and filmmaking, comwords of Bidur, a leader of youth munity map-making, story circles, programs in the Bhutanese Nepali and other explorations of identity, community, “We want to be part of community, and personal experience the community, spread our culture, which are relevant, personal, and and preserve it. But it’s not just about our community — we want everyone to know we are here.”

The VFC believes that it is their responsibility to collaborate with communities, individuals, and organizations to ensure that Vermont is a safe and welcoming place for all who find themselves here. In response to increased anti-refugee rhetoric nationwide, Vermont must create platforms for the more than 7,000 new Americans and resettled refugees

State releases hunter resources for 2018 season MONTPELIER — Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department’s 2018 licenses and law books for hunting, fishing and trapping are now available. All licenses except new permanent licenses may be purchased online or from license agents throughout the state. A new license gift certificate also is available online just in time for the holiday season. The new Hunting and Trapping Guides and Fishing Guides containing 2018 laws are free and available where licenses are sold and from district Fish & Wildlife offices. Digital versions also are on the department’s website: vtfishandwildlife.com.

CORRECTION: Due to miscommunication between Vergennes police and the Independent the woman cited on Dec. 4 for domestic assault at a Main Street residence was misidentified. Vergennes police cited Kathi Lawrence, 45, for allegedly assaulting her mother. We apologize for the error.

unique to the young people we will be working with.

Somali Bantu youth leader Aden Haji frequently talks about his own experience participating in a program for multi-ethnic youth in Burlington, and he has started his own initiative to share with other immigrant and refugee youth the message “you’re not alone, and you do matter.” Says Aden, “That’s one of the biggest things that I’ve learned through my journey – knowing that you matter makes a difference. Because when you have the feeling that you matter, you want to be more involved, and you want to be more active in the community.”

This project will be achieved through partnerships with youth, their families, community leaders, schools, and community organizations in the region, many of whom are already doing supportive, inclusive, important work with young people.

VFC values its relationships with partner organizations such as Young Tradition Vermont, Association of Africans Living in Vermont, the Vermont Nepali Cultural Heritage Dance Group, the Integrated Arts Academy, and others.

They welcome all inquiries and dialogue, and would love to hear from and meet with interested partner organizations or individuals.

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A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Guest editorial Yes, Virginia, Santa is real Editor’s note: An editorial about the credibility of Santa Claus appeared more than 100 years ago in The New York Sun. It was written by Francis Pharcellus Church, an assistant to the paper’s editor. A true Christmas classic, it has outlived its writer, the recipient, and the newspaper that gave it life. Its most famous phrases are often recalled and sometimes parodied.

Here we reprint the famous letter and response, partly in the hopes that parents will take the time to read it aloud to children of appropriate ages and for all to reflect on the less commercial aspects of this holiday season. **********

We take pleasure in answering at once and thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun: Dear Editor: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you see it in The Sun, it’s so.” Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus?

Virginia Hanlon 115 West 95th Street Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except what they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world around him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole truth and knowledge.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence.

We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.

Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove?

Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there.

Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.

You tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, not even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding.

No Santa Claus! Thank God he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.

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Santa’s helpers

ELVES HELEN ENGVALL and Greta Jennison, and Bristol Recreation Department Director Darla Senecal lean in to confer with Santa during the Dec. 9 Breakfast with Santa event at Holley Hall.

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Letters to the Editor Per-parcel water improvement fee would be regressive Many of Vermont’s lakes and streams have serious water quality problems that will require money to clean up and meet Federal guidelines. The funding solution proposed by Chris Bray and endorsed by Angelo Lynn in the Dec. 7 Independent is the latest of many regressive taxes proposed by Democrats. Like the sugary-drink tax and the carbon tax, a per-parcel tax to fund water cleanup hurts working Vermonters and unfairly causes tax rates to go up most for those least able to pay.

Unlike those other taxes, a

per-parcel also serves to discourage the very activity that most contributes to clean water in Vermont — owning and responsibly managing forest land. Let me illustrate. The website Zillow lists Sen. Bray’s home in New Haven at $599,500.

The tax rate in New Haven is currently 1.95, so the taxes on this parcel would be $11,689, plus or minus.

My children own a 47-acre woodlot in Starksboro, which is carefully managed to preserve and protect forest health and water quality while also providing a steady

supply of forest products such as saw log and firewood. The land is not posted, and generates many benefits for the community and economy, a value that is recognized by the current use program. In short, this property produces clean water. Taxes for this woodlot currently are $118. Under a per parcel proposal, taxes for both properties would go up the same amount, we’re told $52. For my children, this would be a 44 percent increase in property taxes, but for Sen. Bray it would be a mere .44 percent (See Letter, Page 5)

Addison Independent, Monday, December 18, 2017 — PAGE 5

Letters to the Editor

More people lead to fewer resources

depletion in 80-120 years. Many The human animal, Homo nations cannot afford to purchase sapiens, is destroying planet Earth, oil/gas today; few, if any, nations and the future implications of this will be able to afford it in a hundred process are dire. Not only are we years. Some oil/gas reserves will consuming nonrenewable natural always be available. Renewable resources increasingly rapidly, but other great shops not mentioned energy will be increasingly utilized, we are discharging toxic solids, here) one can find lovely gifts for but electricity production will liquids and gases to an increasingly everyone from 0 to 100 years old, rely on coal, oil and gas for the polluted environment. and at prices from $5.00 or less on foreseeable future.

Add to this the fact that the up. Hope to see you in town.

Eventually, decreasing amounts world’s human population increases Deborah Young by another United States population of oil will produce social New Haven disorganization: insufficient jobs, every four years. That’s correct: we food, water, housing, health care, add another U.S.A. to the world’s etc. Contracting economies and population every four years, and decreasing GNPs will lead to so this population increase is really deprivation, frustration and friction. the cause of the resource depletion asymmetries in the cost-per-stuDesperate, homeless, hungry hordes dent at each individual elementary and pollution increase. Everyone is will tend to join terrorist groups aware of global warming but few school in this district. or emigrate, and we shall see people point to population increase I know that the surroundinternational immigration increase as the main cause of this warming. ing communities have enjoyed as hundreds of millions of refugees More people using more oil per a tradition of smaller schools, try to enter the European Union, capita makes more carbon dioxide and that the thought of putting England, the U.S. or other nations. per capita, which is the main cause these schools and their associThe most important role of oil is of our warming planet and rising ated infrastructure costs under feeding our current population of seas. the microscope is unpopular, and 7.5 billion. Demographers estimate Annual global oil consumption is makes most of us uncomfortable to a global population of about 11 rapidly increasing.

Studies suggest discuss in a public forum, particthat current trends will lead to near (See Van Vleck letter, Page 7) ularly given our friendships and professional affiliations. I know I am taking a risk by even bringing it up. But I also know that this community at large is comprised of amazing families and individuals for whom fairness and social (Continued from Page 4) design. All Vermonters deserve justice are core values. increase, one one-hundredth of the clean water, and complying with In her introduction to the draft tax rate increase for my children.

Federal clean water laws should not budget during the December 11th This tax is regressive by design. be optional. However, funding the ACSD Board Meeting, board The fact that it gives wealthier solution should not just be quick member Ruth Hardy remarked that homeowners an easy out and unfair- and simple to calculate and collect. school budgets are a reflection of ly targets less well-off homeowners It should be fair and intelligent, and our values. I couldn’t agree more. or those who own multiple farm this proposal is neither.

I just take issue with the values or forest parcels is not a “bug” as Len Schmidt being projected by this first budget Angelo Lynn suggests. It is the New Haven proposal, because it implies, in essence, that our community prioritizes preserving a tradition (and in some cases, a privilege) at the expense of our district’s most vulnerable students — even if the economics, demographics, and enrollment data may no longer justify it.

At a minimum, I think we have a moral obligation to investigate all opportunities to reduce longterm costs, including the potential for infrastructure and administrative redundancies within ACSD, in addition to staffing cuts. This community is an amazing, inclusive, supportive community. Let’s work to make sure these values are Our office will be closed Monday, December 25 reflected in our school budget.

Mary Heather Noble and Monday January 1, 2018 Middlebury

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I read a bewildering letter in the Dec. 11 issue of the Addison Independent where the person says that, with what is going on with the railroad in Middlebury, they were not going to go to Middlebury this holiday season. First of all, there is

nothing going on there now that is at all inconvenient. Secondly these are the most important times to be supporting Middlebury businesses.

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Proposed ACSD budget cuts hurt vulnerable students The first draft of a level-funded budget for the Addison Central School District’s 2018-2019 academic year has hit the streets and it looks even worse than we expected. To be fair, the Finance Committee was given the impossible task of reconciling past budgetary nuances inherited from the district’s individual schools, unprecedented financial pressures from Governor Scott and his administration, and declining enrollment projected over the next several years. Our elected board members apparently requested a worst-case scenario and have indeed been given a stark picture for the upcoming year.

We were warned that the process would involve some difficult conversations, but to be frank, I hoped for a more equitable starting point for the discussion. Beyond the low-hanging fruit (cuts to expenditures for technology and supplies, delayed maintenance to facilities, and reduced professional development), the bulk of the cuts come from proposed staffing layoffs, including 1 principal, 5 middle school teachers, 6 high school teachers, and 18 paraprofessionals — 14 of which will come from Mary Hogan School.

I am a Middlebury taxpayer, a parent of children at MUMS and Mary Hogan, and I am into my third year of volunteering and coaching with Mary Hogan students. Mary Hogan is the district’s largest elementary school, with an enrollment of roughly 450 children, approximately 43 percent of whom qualify for free and reduced lunch.

This figure translates to nearly 200 children in this one building alone — children for whom academic success is threatened by exterior socioeconomic factors (poverty is also a significant issue for students in other district elementary

schools, most notably Bridport and Shoreham). These are kids whose families struggle to put food on the table and keep their homes heated during the winter, let alone find the time and resources needed to support their children’s learning.

I can tell you from experience how this translates in the classroom: children falling behind due to lack of support at home, behavioral issues, medical concerns, emotional deregulation, and other classroom disruptions — all of which eclipse our licensed classroom teachers’ ability to attend to the primary task of educating our kids. And then there are the more urgent needs of children dealing with neglect, trauma, and other more serious challenges, all of which also fall upon the shoulders of our primary educators.

Paraprofessionals — including teacher aides and interventional instructors to assist at-risk students who are failing to meet academic targets, but do not meet the state’s criteria to qualify for special education services — are the primary mechanism we have to assist and address the needs of these students. And in a big school like Mary Hogan, where class sizes are typically 20 children and higher, the presence of paraprofessionals is the only way legitimate academic instruction is able to occur, meaning that both at-risk and average-to-high achieving students are benefitting from (in fact relying on) the presence of teacher aides.

So when I see a budget that proposes the elimination of 14 paraprofessionals from a single Title I school, I see an unjust burden being placed upon our most vulnerable students. There is an asymmetry to these proposed cuts — which seems particularly distasteful, considering the existing

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Obituaries

ADDISON COUNTY

Phillip Bullied Sr., 57, Ripton RIPTON — Phillip Francis Bullied Sr., 57, passed away on December 11, 2017, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vt. Born February 20, 1960, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., he was the son of the late William and Phyllis (King) Bullied. He was a graduate of Dover High School, class of 1978, in Dover Plains, N.Y. He moved to Ripton, Vt., in 2002, where he spent the majority of his time until his final days.

Phillip was a skilled tool & die machinist for 35 years. Starting his career at Kent Manufacturing in Kent, Conn., he moved on to a couple more machinist jobs before ending at Hayward Tyler in Colchester, Vt. He loved to tinker with computers and created many hobbies out of them. Extremely tech savvy, he helped many people with their computer problems and started a couple businesses from it, the most recent Vermont Web Works as a hosting provider for many local company websites.

Phillip was always willing to help others regardless of the issue even when it did not pertain to computers or something he was knowledgeable about. This led to him making many friends who considered him family.

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PHILLIP BULLIED SR. He is survived by his loving spouse, Colleen, and sons Phillip Jr., Daniel and Michael, and elder brother Tom and sister Cathy (Young). He was predeceased by his elder brother William (Bill).

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Lionel Sampson, 82, Whitehall, N.Y. WHITEHALL, N.Y. — Lionel (Festus) Sampson, born June 20, 1935, son of Fred and Florence O’Byrn Sampson, died on Dec. 12, 2017, at the age of 82.

He was an over-the-road truck driver and construction worker.

Survivors include his son Frederick, wife Paula, and four

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grandchildren; two sisters, Catherine Euber, of Orwell, and Joyce Pratt, of Rutland; one brother, Frank Sampson, of North Carolina; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Naomi, and brother, Albert Sampson.

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Net Neutrality (Continued from Page 2) B&B’s — without this?” he said.

The commission’s decision “took a wrecking ball to the pillars of freedom and openness upon which the internet was built,” he said in a statement after the vote.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., characterized the FCC’s decision as “an egregious attack on our democracy.”

“The end of net neutrality protections means that the internet will be for sale to the highest bidder, instead of everyone having the same access regardless of whether they are rich or poor, a big corporation or small business, a multimedia conglomerate or a small online publication,” Sanders said.

Sanders and Leahy are backing a binding resolution that would rescind the FCC decision.

Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., also announced after the vote that he would co-sponsor legislation to reverse the commission’s decision. The repeal of the regulations, he said, is “an early Christmas present to big broadband companies.”

Vermont Attorney General TJ Donovan on Wednesday urged the commission to delay the vote, in part to allow time to deal with the false comments.

After the FCC vote, Donovan said he was weighing the options available to the state.

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced after the vote that he would lead a multistate lawsuit to halt the FCC decision. Donovan had not made any decisions about joining that lawsuit or taking other action.

Donovan said he is very concerned about the implications of the decision for economic development in Vermont.

“We need net neutrality. This is a core issue,” he said. “I think it goes to the vibrancy of our state.”

Rebecca Kelley, a spokesperson for

Gov. Phil Scott, said the administration was disappointed by the decision.

She said the FCC decision limits the actions states can take but that the administration is considering multiple options, including bringing a legal challenge.

ISPS AND BUSINESSES SPLIT Meanwhile, Vermont-based internet service providers, or ISPs, took different approaches on the issue.

Michel Guite, CEO of Vermont Telephone Co., said he sees a need for mechanisms to manage traffic on internet networks.

Streaming movies, for instance, takes up a lot of bandwidth. When accessed through fiber networks, that level of data is not problematic. But it can be a significant drain on wireless networks.

At the moment, if just a dozen people stream movies within range of a single wireless site, it can slow that whole system down, he said.

“There needs to be some category of highway management,” Guite said.

Guite believes the change in regulation could encourage companies like Netflix or Hulu to find ways to avoid overwhelming the infrastructure, particularly as there is a shift to more wireless internet service.

“In every marketplace there needs to be a mechanism to urge all parties to be somewhat efficient,” he said.

Guite said VTel would not manipulate internet users’ access to different services.

“We’re not thinking of it,” he said.

“We don’t have any plans to do it.”

He also said major national companies would likely not be interested in entering into agreements with an internet provider the size of VTel. “Nobody would bother with us, or would bother agreeing, because the amount of traffic we carry is so small,” he said.

Another internet service provider,

Burlington Telecom, has been a proponent of the Obama-era net neutrality rules. The company vowed in a statement Wednesday that it would not block users’ access to content.

The company is being sold to Schurz Communications Inc., which has promised to continue practicing net neutrality.

Many Vermont businesses have been outspoken opponents of rolling back the Obama-era rules.

Three prominent businesses in the state — King Arthur Flour, Cabot Creamery, and Ben and Jerry’s — joined a group of New England companies saying that repealing the rules would “compound the challenges” facing businesses in rural areas, which already struggle to access internet service.

The regulations aimed to ensure equal access to the internet for all users. Proponents of the net neutrality rules fear that repealing them will lead to internet service providers’ charging tolls for access to some services and slowing down service to small businesses and news organizations.

In remarks to the commission, Pai dismissed the “apocalyptic rhetoric” of those opposed to his proposal.

“It is not going to end the internet as we know it. It is not going to kill democracy. It is not going to stifle free expression online,” Pai said.

He asserts that the changes will increase competition within the market and encourage broadband providers to expand infrastructure in underserved areas.

“In short, it’s a freer and more open internet,” Pai said.

The commission voted 3-2 to nix the Obama-era rules.

As the commission convened, more than 100 people rallied in a small square next to FCC headquarters.

Protesters carried colorful banners (See Obama-era, Page 23)

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Letters to the Editor Rail bridges plan deserves new look Back in June, a letter was sent to the Addison Independent signed by 39 business owners and citizens asking the simple question, “Why can’t this bridge project be reevaluated?” Since that time there have been meetings with Agency of Transportation representatives where alternative engineering options were presented that can reduce cost and duration of the project while addressing safety, environmental and transportation issues.

Such a simple premise. Cut time and cost in half (a very conservative estimate) and still meet safety,

environmental and transportation objectives. Why is this request so hard? What are the hidden obstacles?

The roadblocks are not design or implementation. We need to have this project re-evaluated and reviewed. We are paying for this project underestimated to cost around $50 million. We will endure the disruption and bear the consequences to our community. It is important to speak out and to ask our representatives and governor to take a hard look at this.

Donna Donahue Middlebury

State bottle bill should be expanded When we take a walk on our little dirt road we usually find litter to pick up for proper disposal including bottles and cans. I wonder how bad it might be if Vermont had no Bottle Bill, which passed in the ’70s. But now the beverage industry is lobbying to repeal our Bottle Bill. We can’t let them trash our Bottle Bill.

Instead, let’s make the bill deeper to include more containers for: water, juice, sports drinks, etc. These containers are the same as other redeemables, so why not include them in the Bottle Bill?

A deeper capacity bill would hold more containers for recycling, reducing litter.

Also, let’s not lose the unredeemed deposits we could

have when bottles don’t make it to redemption centers. About $2 million could be used for statewide environmental or cleanup programs, yet every year this money leaves the system and is taken by the bottle industry. We need to keep what’s ours.

Since the ’70s the deposit has remained a nickel, which won’t get you what it did back then.

So let’s increase the deposit to a dime, doubling the incentive to redeem containers, resulting in a cleaner Vermont.

Don’t let them trash our bottle bill. Let’s be sensible for all of us — strengthen it!

Michael Doran Vergennes

Van Vleck letter (Continued from Page 5) billion-12 billion people in 70 years. That number would be too many for the earth to support. Just as past population growth followed food-production growth, which followed oil/gas production growth, so future population decreases will follow food-production decreases, which will follow oil decreases. As cheap oil disappears, starvation will soar.

Is the foregoing scenario realistic? If present trends and factual data are to be believed, the answer is yes.

The press regales us daily about the “important” news of politics, economics, health, poverty, immigration, wars and other symptoms of overpopulation, but there are few articles relating current trends to the future planet.

Our educational institutions cover the history of everything, but rarely do they discuss the world in which our descendants will live. We still believe the economists who suggest that unending “growth” will solve our problems, which couldn’t be further from the truth. Nothing can grow forever, including our economy.

The United Nations should be discussing the future big issues facing our children’s world.

So should Vermonters and all Americans, but from reading articles and “letters” in papers and watching the superficial news coverage on the TV, I get the idea that few Americans are thinking about the future. Similarly, most college graduates receive little teaching regarding the future. This

is sad, because, after all, shouldn’t the education of young people be about the world in which they will live?

In summary, the largest problem facing planet earth is too many people, producing many symptoms which we misname problems.

There is only one solution, and it is obvious, and no politicians and few professors mention it: global education of birth control and universal acceptance of a mandatory one-child families in every nation. The Chinese aren’t

dumb. They recognized that they were in crisis, and they’ve been working on it since 1979. Now it’s our turn.

As long as earthlings strive to lower death rates and ignore birth rates, we shall continue to move toward an era of uncontrolled high death rates by massive starvation.

Mother Nature will solve the problem if humans don’t; she always does.

David Van Vleck Cornwall

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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.

Lights of Love tree lighting ceremony & open house in Middlebury. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 6-7 p.m., Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society, 236 Boardman St. Share your holiday cheer with shelter animals, enjoy seasonal delights, and participate in a tree lighting ceremony to honor the animals that have so profoundly enhanced your life. Lights in memory or in honor of your pets may be purchased anytime this month on the shelter’s website homewardboundanimals.org.

Charter House benefit concert in Middlebury.

Tuesday, Dec. 19. 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 47 N Pleasant St. Join this concert and carol sing of soloists, small groups and other musical presenters to raise funds for the Charter House Coalition.

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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.

Winter Solstice Celebration in Bristol. Thursday, Dec. 21, 4 p.m., meet at Waterworks Forest parking lot on Plank Rd. Celebrate the longest night of the year and the promise of growing light in the allweather snow-or-shine celebration at the picnic area on the Norton Brook Reservoir. Ceremonies commence at 5 p.m. Music by Rick Ceballos and friends. Bring food and drink to share and dress warmly. More info at thewatershedcentervt.org.

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A Grinch-tacular Christmas Eve-eve-eve 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 802-247-4295 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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SATURDAY King Pede card party in Ferrisburgh.

Saturday, Dec. 23, 6:30 p.m.,

Kimball Christmas

ONLY A DAY left to get a raffle ticket to win one of the Miniature Christmas trees, such as this one by Warren Kimble, at the Sheldon Museum. The drawing will be held Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 5 p.m., at the museum.

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Ferrisburgh Town Hall and Community Center, 3279 Route 7. A sandwich supper and followed by an evening of fun and card games. Free and open to the public.

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Woodchuck’s Revenge in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 24, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Come hear this performing group three of friends who have combined their lifelong love of music to offer their audiences an eclectic and refreshing mix of traditional and contemporary folksongs played with spirit and an old time country sensibility. Free, and open to the public and handicap accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek. com.

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CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS DAY and spread the Christmas spirit on Monday, Dec. 25, at 4 p.m. at The Commons, 249 Buttolph Dr., where Santa’s helpers serve a delicious community meal and lead caroling.

MONDAY

Community Christmas Day dinner in Middlebury. Monday, Dec. 25, 4 p.m., The Commons, 249 Buttolph Dr. Santa’s helpers serve a delicious meal and lead caroling.

Reservations appreciated. Transportation offer for those needing rides. Call Dottie Neuberger at 802-388-7613 or Pat Chase at 802-382-9325.

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THE OIL LAMP chandelier will shine at the historic Starksboro Village Meeting House, on Route 116, on Friday, Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m., during the non-denominational Christmas candlelight service there.

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Red Cross Holiday Blood Drive in Middlebury. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., American Legion, 49 Wilson Rd. More info at redcrossblood.org or 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).

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Thank-you card party in Middlebury. Wednesday, Dec. 27, all-day, Reference Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Create and write thank-you cards using basic craft supplies and envelopes from the library.

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“Wonder Woman” on screen in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 28, 12:30-3 p.m. Community Meeting Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Free. Adults and youth 13 and older independently, 9-12 with adult or adult permission, 8 and under with adult caregiver.

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Green Mountain Club Spirit in Nature walk or snowshoe in Ripton.

Friday, Dec. 29. Easy 2-3 miles; gently rolling terrain at a moderate pace. Wear

appropriate clothing; bring water, food and hiking poles if desired. Contact Ruth Penfield for meeting time at 802-388-5407 or ruthpenfield@gmail.com. For more activities visit gmcbreadloaf.org.

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Green Mountain Club Abbey Pond hike in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 30. A moderately difficult hike: about 4.5 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 1160 feet (1000 feet in the first mile). Trail ends at Abbey Pond, a quiet wilderness pond with an unobstructed view across the pond of Robert Frost Mt. Wear appropriate clothing, bring water, food and hiking poles if desired. This is a dog-friendly hike. More info contact Ivor Hughes at brhughes@gmavt.net or 802-4534412. For more activities visit gmcbreadloaf. org.

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Countdown to Noon-Year in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 31, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Community Meeting Room, Ilsley Public Library, 74 Main St. A celebration for kids who won’t be up at midnight.

Crafts, stories, face painting, photo booth and fun.

Mark LaVoie in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 31, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. For more than 30 years Mark Lavoie has been performing for crowds both large and small. His passion for and commitment to

music, particularly blues harmonica, is admired by the many musicians who have played with him. Free, and open to the public and handicap accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-3881220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

Best Night New Year’s Eve celebration in Bristol. Sunday, Dec. 31, 5 p.m., downtown.

Come out to enjoy this community celebration of the New Year ahead. Three venues with music, dancing and children’s activities. $10 before 12/25, $12 at the door, children under 12 and seniors over 75 are free. Information at bestnight.org or 802-453-4613.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Ice Skating.

Sunday, Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m., Middlebury Recreation Field, Mary Hogan Dr. Hot Cocoa hut too. After fireworks, free ice-skating at Memorial Sports Center from 8-9:30 p.m.

Rockin’ New Year’s Eve party in Middlebury.

Sunday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Two local favorites, The Grift and Otter Creek Brewing, team up for this dance party to ring in the New Year with music and Otter Creek brews. Doors open at 8 p.m.

The Grift takes the stage at 9 p.m. Free midnight champagne toast. Tickets $15 in advance, $18 at the door, and may be purchased at townhalltheater.org, 802 382-9222, at the THT Box Office, Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m., and at the door.

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First Day bird walk in Ferrisburgh.

Monday, Jan. 1, 9 a.m., Button Bay State Park. New Year’s Day birding trips are a tradition held by many in the birdwatching world as they begin to fill their annual

bird lists. Join Otter Creek Audubon as they combine that tradition with the fairly new tradition of First Day Hikes held at State Parks across the country.

LIVEMUSIC Stella Blue Sky in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 22, 10 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern.

Woodchuck’s Revenge in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 24, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek Robin Gottfried Band in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 30, 10 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern.

Mark LaVoie in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 31, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd Best Night in Bristol, with musicians Patrick Fitzsimmons, Greg Ryan, The Insiders, Too Tall String Band, Karen Lueders, Cut, Split and Delivered, Encanto, Richard and Beth Duquette, MAUHS Sweet Transition A Capella Group and more. Sunday, Dec. 31, 5-9:30 p.m. Downtown.

New Year’s Eve with The Grift in Middlebury.

Sunday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater.

Night Tree in Ripton. Saturday, Jan. 6, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House.

Shai Wosner in Middlebury. Friday, Jan. 12, 8-10 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

See a full listing of

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

Addison Independent and on the Web at

www.addisonindependent.com

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HEAR SWEET TRANSITION, MAUHS’ a capella group, sing at Holley Hall in Bristol at 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve as part of Bristol’s Best Night festivities.

Two Brothers to host an open mic for music, comedy Two Brothers Lounge is (Note: Since there will a laid back atmosphere not be a Monday edition where collaborations and of The Independent on libations fuel creativity.

Dec. 25, most of the Hosted by Mark Sikora, events in this week’s come cheer on your column are being friends or let loose on the published one week

by Greg Pahl stage. It’s free to enter and early. Please check the there is no cover charge. dates carefully.)

There will also be an Open There will be two live musical performances this week at Mic next week, on Wednesday, Dec. Two Brothers Tavern located at 86 27, at 9 p.m.

Then, on Friday, Dec. 22, at 10 Main Street in Middlebury. Join Two Brothers this Wednesday, Dec. 20, at p.m., Middlebury’s newest band, 9 p.m. for The Open Mic, an evening Stella Blue Sky, takes to the stage. of music, comedy or anything else. The band is: Bill Shafer and Ryan

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Morrison on guitar, Mark Sikora on bass, Lefty Unger on keyboards, and John Wallace and Dan Whittemore on drums. That’s right, two drummers. They will cover the Allman Brothers, the Grateful Dead and other sweet psychedelic rock tunes.

Next week, at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 30, Two Brothers welcomes The Robin Gottfried Band to the lounge. This band features both funk and blues classics as well as original material in their live set.

The band tears through tunes from artists including but not limited to

Delbert McClinton, Stevie Wonder, the Neville Brothers, Steely Dan and Eric Clapton. The band members include Robin Gottfried on vocals, guitar, Paul Eddy on bass, Ian Koeller on drums and Adlai Waxman on keys. Don’t miss their tight arrangements and virtuosic playing.

There is a $3 entry charge.

For additional information, call 802-388-0002.

BRISTOL BEST NIGHT WELCOMES 2018 The Watershed Center invites revelers of all ages to celebrate New Year’s Eve in downtown Bristol on Sunday, Dec. 31, as the community marks the arrival of 2018 with Bristol Best Night, a gathering of friends, neighbors and some of the region’s top performing artists.

The evening’s activities begin at 3:30 p.m. in Holley Hall, 1 South Street, with making crazy hats with Alice, face painting and other kidfriendly fun.

The main entertainment begins there at 5 p.m. with a performance

by Magicians Without Borders, when Tom and Janet will bring love, laughter and magic to young and old alike. That will be followed

by Sweet Transition, a talented a cappella group from Mt. Abe High School, at 6 p.m.; the Little Mermaid Review at 7 p.m.; a Coffeehouse Stage featuring local musicians and talent from the Five Town region

beginning at 7:45 p.m.; culminating with a party for dancing in the New Year around 9:30 p.m.

Light snacks and refreshments will be available at Holley Hall.

Across the green at 5 p.m. in the Bristol Baptist Church, 10 Park Street, Cut, Split & Delivered with Mike Dever, David Brynn and Jeremy Perfect will sing sea shanties, songs of the season and some old favorites. Then, at 6 p.m., it’s on to The Too Tall String Band — Bruce Lawson, Rod Driscoll and Hap Wheeler — who will play everything from Celtic songs and fiddle tunes to traditional Adirondack tunes and stories to “roots” country music and even a little bluegrass. Then, at 7 p.m., Greg Ryan performs everything from Americana to “improvisational gourd funk.” Finally, at 8 p.m., The Insiders, Todd Sagar on violin and dobro, Andrew Albright on double bass and John Penoyar, lead vocals, guitar and ukulele, will perform familiar country, rock, jazz and folk music from the middle part of the 20th Century.

But that’s not all. At the Walkover Gallery, 15 Main Street, beginning at 5 p.m., celebrants can take in the sounds of Karen Lueders who will share a few classical piano pieces and may bring a guest to share in the evening as well. Then at 6 p.m., (See Arts Beat, Page 11)

THE GRIFT RETURNS for another New Year’s Eve dance party at Town Hall Theater on Sunday, Dec. 31, beginning at 9 p.m.

BETH DUQUETTE AND Richard Ruane, along with special guest Mitch Barron, will take the stage at the Walkover Gallery at 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve as part of the Bristol Best Night musical offerings.

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Cosmic Forecast For the week of December 18

GREG RYAN WILL take the stage at 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve to round out the wealth of musical performances at Bristol’s Best Night.

Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) Encanto will explore the world of a cappella singing, finding treasures in Renaissance choral gems, world music, jazz and modern songs. The group, your neighbors from Addison County, are led by Lincoln’s Susan Gallagher Borg.

They will be followed at 7 p.m. by Richard Ruane and Beth Duquette, a Vermont-based acoustic duo performing original music with a clear traditional-roots influence.

They’re excited to announce that Mitch Barron will be joining them on bass for this special Bristol Best Night show.

Finally, at 8 p.m., singer/ songwriter, Patrick Fitzsimmons hits the stage. Fitzsimmons is a 2011 and 2012 SolarFest national songwriting contest finalist and a three-time Ploughshares national songwriting contest finalist. “Relix” Magazine called him, “one of the most captivating songwriters around today.”

Support Bristol Best Night and its friends by purchasing food at Best Night. Supper is available at the Bristol Baptist Church starting at 5 p.m. in the basement. Soups, breads, and more are available. Food and baked treats will also be available in Holley Hall.

Best Night is a project of the Watershed Center. It’s a once-ayear opportunity to get out and celebrate the season, see good friends, and make new ones while enjoying the best of the area’s lively local arts scene. There’s plenty for everyone young and old at this annual community-wide gala. Join

the fun and festivities in downtown Bristol.

Children under 12 and seniors 75 or over get in free. Admitting buttons for everyone else are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and are available at local shops in Bristol and also at the door on the 31st. For more information and a complete schedule of events visit bestnight. org.

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT TOWN HALL THEATER Two local favorites — The Grift and Otter Creek Brewing — will team up at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater, located at 68 South Pleasant Street, for a rockin’ New Year’s Eve Party next week on Sunday, Dec. 31, at 9 p.m.

“We’ve had great bands here on past New Year’s Eves,” says THT’s Doug Anderson, “but The Grift is one of the best. We nabbed them again this year and it’s a great thing for all of us.”

A dance party is particularly exciting at THT. When the seats and risers are removed it creates one of the largest dance floors in the area.

The evening is sponsored by Otter Creek Brewing, and will feature their beers throughout the night.

The doors will open at 8 p.m. and The Grift will take the stage at 9 p.m. A free midnight champagne toast, a tradition at THT, will ring in the New Year.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door, and may be purchased at townhalltheater.org, 802-382-9222, at the THT box office, (Monday Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.) and at the door.

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TAURUS: April 21-May 21. Taurus, your emotions will get a much-needed boost from people around you. Just do not let all this extra energy go to your head. Channel it in productive ways.

Great GEMINI: May 229-June ion!

Sel 21. Participating in ect some spontaneous activities will add some spice to your life, Gemini. Explore those things that you wouldn’t normally think to try.

CANCER: June 22July 22. Cancer, if you put things into perspective the emotional strain and tension in your world can be dramatically reduced.

Focus on the things that are working out well for you.

LEO: July 23-Aug. 23.

Leo, even though people around you may be bearing down, you are able to think on your feet and come through the situation.

You’ll rebound stronger than ever.

VIRGO: Aug. 24-Sept.

22. This is a great week for you, Virgo. You may feel like you can exercise more freedom at work or in your personal life, and overcome any obstacles that are holding you back.

LIBRA: Sept. 23-Oct. 23. Libra, a situation in your life is getting testy. This is based on a misunderstanding, and things will ultimately work their way out. Take a deep breath and be patient.

SCORPIO: Oct. 24-Nov. 22. Scorpio, friendships go well for you during the next few days, so look to companions to provide the support you seek. Don’t

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SAGITTARIUS: Nov. 23-Dec. 21. Lessons come in all shapes and sizes, Sagittarius, so open your eyes to all possibilities. Don’t feel you need to make sense of every little thing.

Just be aware of your surroundings.

CAPRICORN: Dec. 22-Jan. 20.

There are some unexpected surprises coming your way, Capricorn. But don’t worry too much about them. Simply go with the flow and everything will fall into place.

AQUARIUS: Jan. 21Feb. 18. Aquarius, life may seem as if you were driving on a multi-lane highway and then all the lanes merge into one.

Veer off your usual path for a while to get away from it all.

PISCES: Feb. 19-March 20. Pisces, if you can learn to distance yourself from the emotional side of situations and focus on the practical, it will be smooth sailing this week.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS DECEMBER 17 Pope Francis, Religious Leader (81) DECEMBER 18 Sia, Singer (42) DECEMBER 19 Criss Angel, Magician (50) DECEMBER 20 JoJo, Singer (27) DECEMBER 21 Ray Romano, Actor (60) DECEMBER 22 Meghan Trainor, Singer (24) DECEMBER 23 T.J. Oshie, Athlete (31)

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DENNIS MARDEN, LEFT, and auctioneer Bernie Carr were all dressed up last week to help out at the annual Brandon Free Public Library holiday auction sponsored by The Friends of the Library.

Organizers said it was once again a successful afternoon with many people and businesses finding ways to support the library including donating items for the auction, supporting Carr as he auctioned off items and setting up and tearing down the whole affair.

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Since Doria spent 30-plus years working at the Middlebury College Snow Bowl in both the snack bar and ticket office, and because he derived such great pleasure from his daily contact with the countless children there, a scholarship fund was established to help deserving kids be introduced to the sports of

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Beginning in the winter of 200708, two scholarships to the Snow Bowl’s Winter Series lesson program were awarded annually. These scholarships cover participation in the series of six ski or snowboard lessons as well as use of Snow Bowl rental equipment during the lessons.

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BRISTOL — The year’s longest night has at last arrived and that means it’s time for the annual Winter Solstice Celebration at the Waterworks property on Plank Road in Bristol. Revelers of all ages are invited to venture into the forest and mark the moment when the sun stands still on the southern horizon and turns to begin its march to summer.

Everyone is invited to join in the fun and gather around the fire for a joyful evening of food, music, and midwinter pageantry as we summon the light from the season’s deepest dark and celebrate its return to the sky.

The Watershed Center Solstice Celebration harkens back to a distant age when the natural cycles of the Earth formed the calendar’s most important milestones. Yule, the original winter solstice holiday, marked the rebirth of the sun and the return of the life it brings to the world — the traditional Yule log originally represented the resurrected sun. Bonfires also played a role in these year-end rituals, as did baskets of evergreen boughs, symbolizing eternal life, that were placed in homes to receive gifts from visitors.

The Watershed Center’s Solstice Celebration honors these traditions and their ancient fires. It’s a rare opportunity to experience the magic of the winter forest at night while making memories with friends and neighbors old and new.

Join one of Vermont’s most unique

holiday get-togethers and bring in the light at one of our region’s most beautiful locations. We’ll gather for the all-weather snow-or-shine celebration at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, at the picnic area on the Norton Brook Reservoir at the Waterworks Forest in Bristol (about a two-fifths mile walk from the Plank Road parking area, which is three quarters of a mile east of North Street). Ceremonies commence at 5 p.m. Rick Ceballos and friends will provide music.

Bring food and drink to share and dress warmly. There are a limited number of parking spaces, so carpooling to the event is encouraged, as well as heeding the parking restrictions on Plank Road.

The Watershed Center reminds everyone to leave pets at home for this one and to remember to bring a flashlight and watch the path — winter footing is never assured.

For more information, visit the Watershed Center at thewatershedcentervt.org.

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The inside scoop on cluster flies

By Elise Tillinghast So here’s my movie concept: during a laboratory accident, a scientist exchanges his DNA with a fly. Over the next few weeks, our hero slowly shrinks in size and transforms into an insect with black spiky body hair, maroon eyes, and translucent, buzzing wings.

What distinguishes this movie from previous versions of “The Fly” is that this time, the scientist swaps his genes with a cluster fly. Instead of developing super-fast reflexes, he becomes clumsy and lethargic.

Instead of rampaging through a city terrorizing people, he alternates his time between crashing against the window and lying upside-down on the floor, twitching. The crisis comes when his irritated girlfriend picks him up with a tissue and tosses him outside. He soars into the clear blue winter sky … but then his wings freeze. The final image: a tiny crater in the snow.

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They’re annoying, but in fairness, their sins as pests are mild; they don’t bite, don’t sting, and despite some rumors, they aren’t vectors for swine flu or other dread diseases.

They do fall in coffee mugs, which is hard to forgive.

Until relatively recently, the cluster fly was believed to be one species, Pollenia rudis. In fact, “the” cluster fly isn’t. In eastern North America, we are blessed with at least six species. Physical differences are slight, involving variations in “anterodorsal tibial setal sockets” and other minutiae.

Life cycle differences — where they lay their eggs, what they eat, which flavor coffee they prefer for bathing — are not well documented. So, for example, it may be that not all cluster fly species invade human structures.

With that disclaimer, here’s a rough biography of these unwelcome winter companions. From early spring through autumn, the flies are frequent, little-noticed visitors to gardens and meadows. They’re common pollinators; for example, in one study, The researchers identified them among the many flying insects that can aid in the reproduction of strawberry plants.

During the warm months, they cycle through several generations.

Females deposit their eggs on the ground. Larvae burrow downward, taking advantage of natural openings into the earth such as loose soil around plants and worm tunnels (though it doesn’t take much to impede them; worm castings in tunnels can be effective blocks).

Earthworms appear to be their only prey. If a larva encounters a worm (and if it’s the right species;

research suggests that not just any worm will do), events proceed in typically gruesome parasitoid fashion.

The larva tunnels into its prey’s living flesh, gaining both a home and a meal.

More than one larva may inhabit the same host.

Eventually the larva pupates, then emerges from the ground.

And so life buzzes merrily along until cold weather sets in. The flies respond by seeking out shelter where they can conserve energy in a torpid state.

This shelter can be a beetle tunnel or animal burrow.

It can also be a crevice in a barn or house; cluster flies are notorious for finding their way into tiny openings.

A sunny façade on an old building, with wiggle room between the clapboards, is an attractive setup for a home invasion.

Or for a church invasion. Consider this excerpt from Oldroyd’s The Natural History of Flies: In churches, where the heating often operates only at weekends, the flies may become active in a sluggish sort of way, and fall squirming [onto] the hair and hymnbooks of the worshippers below.

With incidents like these, it’s easy to feel as if cluster flies seek us out for special torment. Yet many of the flies that invade our structures never become nuisances. They live peaceably as stowaways in our attics and other cool spaces, then depart again in the spring.

The flies we encounter are the doubly unfortunate ones; hatched into a hardship generation,

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they’ve had the further bad luck of wandering into heated spaces where they rouse out of their winter torpor to waste energy, desiccate, and most often, slowly die (or meet more violent ends: bored cat, vacuum ex machina).

Although they’ll never get the earthworm vote, maybe understanding the plight of these flies can make them a little more tolerable. Maybe. If nothing else, it’s something to contemplate next time one shows up in your coffee.

Elise Tillinghast is the publisher of Northern Woodlands magazine, and adapted this essay from a previous article. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. Special thanks to Trish Hanson for the Oldroyd quote. The Outside Story is assigned and edited

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Josh is a committed athlete who does not say much about himself, but his teachers have a lot to say about him. Teacher Greg Hughes says, “Josh is one of the hardest working student/athletes that I have ever met. He is a leader vocally and by example. He is always willing to go the extra mile to improve himself, his teammates and people around him.

Josh is a great role model for young athletes as he shows them how to be successful as well as teach and motivate them to strive for more.”

Michelle Ciofreddi adds, “As a student in my Sports Medicine class, Josh showed himself to be a versatile student. He quickly grasped concepts of care, prevention and Joshua Letourneau treatment of athletic injuries as well as being able to apply OVUHS them to situational assessments. He is personable and quick to include others in discussions or class activities. He is an excellent athlete, but for me, what makes him exceptional is that he is committed to working with others to share his love and understanding of athletics. As a member of our unified sports program he showed compassion and kindness while helping his teammates learn new skills.”

Josh has played varsity soccer and basketball at Otter Valley since ninth grade, and also participates in unified basketball. He enjoys both of these activities outside of school as well, and works for his father at Letourneau Lawn Care. Once he graduates from Otter Valley, Josh plans on attending college here in Vermont.

The teachers, staff and student at OVUHS wish him all the success in the path he choses.

Mount Abraham Union High School is pleased to name Carley Sherwin of Monkton as Student of the week. Carley lives with her parents, Shawna and Eric Sherwin. Her sister, Bailey, is a junior at St. Lawrence University.

Carley is a dedicated student. Achieving academic excellence every year, she was accepted into National Honor Society in the spring of 2017.

Carley challenged herself early on, choosing to take American Studies as a tenth grader. As a junior she took AP Calculus, AB and AP European History and an online honors course titled Modern Middle East. As a senior she has not slowed, taking AP English Language & Composition, AP Calculus BC, and AP United States Government & Politics.

Carley has played field hockey at Mt. Abe and coached the Bristol Youth Sports field hockey team since middle school. She has been a member of the Travel Club, the Environmental Action Group, and an actor in the Fall Musical. In the spring she works backstage on the spring musical. She has been a production assistant is now the Assistant Stage Manager. She is on MAUHS’ Scholar’s Bowl team, co-founded the Harry Potter Club, serves as class treasurer and a Music Department officer.

Outside of school she volunteers for the Three Day Stampede, working at Saturday drop offs and doing pickups with her grandfather. At the Carley Sherwin Stampede she can be found at the Rec. field, painting lines, ushering in MAUHS tractor trailers, setting up tents, unloading trailers, and otherwise working alongside family and volunteers. As if that weren’t enough, Carley also volunteers with the local elementary school field hockey team in the fall as a coach and a referee and holds down two jobs.

When she manages to find a spare second, she loves to immerse herself in Broadway shows, always listening and looking at tickets. She also enjoys running outside on nice days and reading inside on not so nice days.

Politically active, she can often be found writing to her Senators and Representatives. She attended the Women’s March in Washington D.C., the protest the night that Donald Trump came to the Flynn in Burlington, and Bernie’s rally on Super Tuesday.

School has taught her that, “you can only get out as much as you put in … My advice to other students would be to give your all to everything you do whether it is in the classroom, on the sports field, on the stage, or elsewhere.

After high school, Carley plans to go to college. Her interests currently revolve around politics, environmental sustainability, and international affairs. She has always known that she wants to help people.

Everyone at Mt. Abe wishes Carley the best in all her future plans.

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Vergennes police step up holiday patrols VERGENNES — The Vergennes Police Department, in conjunction with other Addison County law enforcement agencies, will be conducting sobriety checkpoints and impaired driving patrols during this holiday season, Chief George

Merkel announced on Friday.

“We ask all operators to drive safely as they travel to and from holiday events by making sure everyone in their vehicles are using their seatbelts, refrain from use of cell phones and other

electronic devices while driving and not to operate their vehicles while drinking or impaired,” Merkel said. “We ask for your support and cooperation in our attempts to keep our local streets and highways safe.

and emotional ravages of heroin addiction.

Participating students also break into teams to produce public service announcements to raise awareness about addiction, with the best public service announcements earning the young creators cash prizes.

This new funding for the HELP

program will target younger students (grades 5 through 8) — initially in the Addison Northeast Supervisory Union, according to Brooks. It will involve the purchase of more than 100 copies of local author Kate Messner’s book “The Seventh Wish,” a story about how a young girl deals with her sister’s battle with opiate addiction. Students will read the book and then discuss it. Brooks will try to get Messner to make an appearance at Mount Abraham to discuss her book and field questions from students.

A portion of the Regional Prevention Partnership grant will also be set aside for student scholarships and more prevention-based programs, resources or materials, according to Brooks.

As of last week, Brooks was optimistic Mount Abe middle schoolers, and kids at Bristol and Starksboro elementary schools, would be joining the United Way’s “The Seventh Wish” initiative.

Eventually, Brooks hopes other Addison County schools will sign up.

For more information, call Brooks at United Way of Addison County at 388-7189.

Education (Continued from Page 1) at Middlebury, Vergennes and Mount Abraham union high schools.

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United Way (Continued from Page 1) tenured United Way director in the leadership skills through teaching, state of Vermont. coaching and consulting.

“I’ve been here a while,” McGowan had become McGowan said. “Many of (the other increasingly aware of the CNL in county United Ways) have had four, recent years, and has already done three or two executive directors some training and consulting with while I’ve been here.” the group.

She believes her departure could “I really appreciate nonprofits that ultimately be a good thing for really want to develop UWAC. their skill-sets so they “I guess there can be the best they can “It’s been a comes a time when the be,” McGowan said. “I privilege to serve organization and the like to be part of that. this community communities should This is an opportunity be served with a new to impact more than and to help lead set of eyes,” McGowan what I can here in this this organization said. county — which has from a She joined the been a lot during the ‘traditional’ UWAC staff 14 years 14 years I have been United Way to ago, first serving as here.” co-director with Helen a ‘high-impact’ McGowan will Freismuth. McGowan transition to her new United Way.” removed the “co” from — Kate McGowan her title in 2012, when job early next month.

And fortunately, Freismuth decided to UWAC is not likely leave after seven years to miss a beat as it continues its to pursue other opportunities. effort to raise $650,000 this year MCGOWAN’S LEADERSHIP for local nonprofits delivering food, Under McGowan’s leadership, child care, counseling, housing and UWAC evolved from what other vital services to low-income had largely been a fund-raising residents. organization to one that has become Nancy Luke, UWAC’s manager directly involved in programming of development and marketing, will for the local people needing services. slip into McGowan’s role at least “I love this community, I love the until the 2017 fund drive wraps up at mission of the United Way, I love the end of this fiscal year (June 30, the work that we’ve been able to do 2018). over the last 14 years,” McGowan “We have a plan in place, and said. “It’s been a privilege to serve we’re going to follow it,” Luke said this community and to help lead of her newly expanded leadership this organization from a ‘traditional’ role.

United Way to a ‘high-impact’ McGowan leaves as the most(See McGowan, Page 17)

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Addison Independent, Monday, December 18, 2017 — PAGE 17

THIS PHOTO FROM September shows Kate McGowan, left, who is bowing out as executive director of United Way of Addison County, and Nancy Luke, who will take her place.

Independent file photo/Trent Campbell

McGowan (Continued from Page 16) United Way.” UWAC loses McGowan at somewhat of a delicate time. As reported on Dec. 14 by the Addison Independent, the organization is mid-way through its 2017 fund-drive and a concurrent Legacy Society endowment campaign.

“We have an excellent team right now,” McGowan said. “That makes it harder and easier to leave, when you have a team you are very close to and have the utmost faith in, and have learned so much from. I leave knowing this organization is in great hands, that they know what they’re doing.”

She believes the timing is actually OK for both her and the United Way. “The campaign is in mid-stream, but the really hard work comes ahead of the campaign and then you make pivots along the way as we monitor things. And Nancy (Luke) is very good at that,” McGowan said.

She’s enjoyed her time with United Way, but didn’t want to pass up a chance to work with CNL — a group that had created a brand new post that matched up well with McGowan’s skills. She and her United Way colleagues frequently network with area nonprofits, at times coaching their leaders on their respective outreach efforts and in developing long-range plans.

“Whatever a mission-driven organization needs, (CNL) tries to help get those skill-sets in the hands of people working in the field,” McGowan said.

Fortunately, McGowan will be able to do most of her work from home, saving her what would have been a brutal daily commute to Brattleboro. Still, she expects to do a lot of traveling throughout the state as part of her new job.

“I will be putting some miles on the car,” she said.

The UWAC board early next year

will launch what President John Dale described as a “greater Vermont” search for an new executive director, a position for which Luke will be able to apply.

Dale praised McGowan for her many years of service, and Luke for stepping in to ensure continuity during the coming months.

“We have complete faith in Nancy, over the next six months and beyond, in directing the United Way and continuing the good work that Kate has done,” Dale said. “We’re really fortunate that Nancy is here. There’s a void, but it could have been a huge void had Nancy not been here. We have a really strong staff.”

Longtime UWAC volunteer Linda Schiffer has agreed to provide the organization with some extra help reviewing member funding requests and applying for grants, according to McGowan.

Luke vowed to carry on the UWAC work with what will be a leaner workforce through next spring.

“We’re a team,” Luke said.

The UWAC will host an open house on Thursday, Jan. 4, from 3 to 6 p.m., for people to celebrate McGowan’s contributions and her new career path.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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MONDAY

In the gym

TIGER SOPHOMORE CARLY Burger, above, earns a high score in the floor exercise during last Thursday’s home meet vs. Montpelier.

Right, MUHS senior Olivia Beauchamp competes on the beam in the meet at Middlebury Union Middle School. Middlebury Union High School fell to Montpelier, 112.1-103.95. See full story on the next page.

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In high school ice hockey

Tiger girls hang on for 4-3 victory

MUHS boys draw one and win one

BURLINGTON — The Middlebury Union High School girls’ hockey team on Wednesday hung on to defeat the host Burlington-Colchester cooperative team, 4-3, in the opener for both squads.

The Tigers took a 3-1 lead after two periods, enough to hold off the hosts’ third-period charge. Helen Anderson led the Tigers with a hat trick, and Abby Gleason also found the

MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School boys’ hockey team improved to 2-0-1 with a win and a tie in action last week.

U-32 will visit MUHS on Saturday at 7 p.m., and then the Tigers will host their annual holiday tournament on the following Thursday and Friday, with a pair of 7 p.m. games scheduled. Milton and Spaulding will be the Tigers’ opponents.

net. Tiger freshmen goalie Abby Hodsden debuted with 27 saves.

Three different BC players found the net, and goalie Courtney Rocheleau stopped 16 shots.

On this past Wednesday the Tigers settled for a 2-2 tie with visiting Stowe. Tyler Giorgio, from Brian Kiernan, gave the Tigers a 1-0 first-period lead, and Kamrin Bartlett made it 2-1 late in the second period, with an assist from Alexander Yurista. Max Carr also scored for Stowe. Raider Charlie Kerrigan netted the equalizer midway through the third (See Hockey, Page 25)

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Gymnasts give strong performances in first meet

By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — Visiting Montpelier edged the Middlebury Union High School gymnastics team on Thursday, 112.1-103.95, at Middlebury Union Middle School in what was the season-opening meet for both schools.

Montpelier’s Zoey Dubois posted victories in the vault and on the bars, and Jenna Krussman prevailed on the beam and all-around to lead their team.

Fair Haven independent Julianna Williams, who trains with the Tigers, won the floor exercise, but her score did not count in the team

totals. That left Tiger Carly Berger officially in a three-way tie with Dubois and Solon Dominique Savard for first place in the floor event.

Berger also placed third on the beam.

Also for MUHS, junior Lian McGarry took fourth in both the vault and bars, Tiger Laura Whitley third in the all-around and fourth on the beam, and senior Olivia Beauchamp took fourth in the all-around.

The Tigers will see their next action on Dec. 28, when they will host St. Johnsbury at MUMS at 6 p.m.

The top four finishers this past Thursday in

each event and their scores were: VAULT: 1. Zoey Dubois (Montpelier), 8.15.

2. Dominique Savard (Montpelier), 7.9.

3. Judith Witke-Mele (Montpelier), 7.7.

4. Lian McGarry (MUHS), 7.2.

BARS: 1. Zoey Dubois (Montpelier), 7.2.

2. Judith Witke-Mele (Montpelier), 6.9.

3. Jenna Krussman (Montpelier), 6.7.

4. Lian McGarry (MUHS), 6.45.

BEAM: 1. Jenna Krussman (Montpelier), 8.0.

2. Judith Witke-Mele (Montpelier), 7.65.

3. Carly Berger (MUHS), 6.5.

4. Laura Whitley (MUHS), 6.35.

FLOOR: 1. Julianna Williams (Fair Haven), 7.8.

2. Carly Berger (MUHS), 7.3.

2. Zoey Dubois (Montpelier), 7.3.

2. Dominique Savard (Montpelier), 7.3.

ALL-AROUND: 1. Jenna Krussman (Montpelier), 29.0.

2. Zoey Dubois (Montpelier), 28.15.

3. Laura Whitley (MUHS), 24.75.

4. Olivia Beauchamp (MUHS), 24.6.

MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School senior Christina Wiles, left, competes on the beam during last Thursday’s gymnastics meet against Montpelier. Above, Julianna Williams, a sophomore from Fair Haven who competes as an independent with MUHS, goes head over heels during her floor routine last Thursday night.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

In boys’ basketball

VUHS, Mount Abe both post wins ADDISON COUNTY — Mount Abraham and Vergennes posted big opening victories to highlight local high school boys’ basketball play last week. In other action Otter Valley split two games, while Middlebury came up short on the road.

EAGLES Mount Abe on Saturday coasted at Missisquoi, 80-42, behind a balanced attack. Shain Sargent led the way with 17 points, and Logan Rodriguez (15), Jackson Counter (14) and Liam Kelliher (12) also

reached double figures. Sean Powers scored 11 for MVU in the opener for both teams.

The Eagles are set to visit Mill River on Tuesday and then host Winooski on Wednesday.

(See Boys’ hoop, Page 25)

Score BOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys’ Hockey 12/13 Stowe vs. MUHS............................2-2 12/16 MUHS vs. Rice...............................4-1 Girls’ Hockey 12/13 MUHS vs. Colch/Burl......................4-3 Girls’ Basketball 12/14 Mill River vs. MUHS....................58-35

12/15 Hazen vs. VUHS.........................63-52 12/15 Mt. Abe vs. U-32.........................58-56 12/16 Fair Haven vs. MUHS.................63-24 Boys’ Basketball 12/14 VUHS vs. Fairfax........................56-39 12/14 Windsor vs. OV...........................56-48 12/15 OV vs. Twin Valley......................49-38 12/16 Mt. Abe vs. Missisquoi................80-42 12/16 Enosburg vs. MUHS...................51-36

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Edible art

THE VERMONT FOLKLIFE Center’s annual Gingerbread House Competition and Exhibit has been filling the Middlebury center with the warm smells of Christmas since the first of the month.

The amazing creations will only be on display through the end of this week. Seen here are the baked creations by, clockwise from right, Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehab Center; Ellen, Anna, Matthew and Olivia Berg; Cady Baker-Rouse; and Jessie Jerry.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

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HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE participated in the “Handmade with Care” program run by RSVP of Addison County, which organizers Lynn Bosworth and Alix O’Meara called a great success. They offered thanks to the preschool, school-age and college students, as well as families and community members who this month donated homemade cards, ornaments and cookies. With the assistance of Middlebury Parks and Recreation and AgeWell, the cards were given to Meals on Wheels recipients and other Addison County people who might be isolated. “The creativity and generosity of the gifts was inspiring!” Bosworth and O’Meara said.

ACTR ski shuttle and holiday hours announced

MIDDLEBURY — The arrival of winter brings with it the ACTR ski season shuttle and holiday schedules.

ACTR kicks off its Snow Bowl shuttle’s daily ski season schedule on Saturday, Dec. 16. The ski season weekday schedule will offer six runs Mondays thru Thursdays and eight runs on Fridays. The ski season weekend schedule will offer six runs on both Saturdays and Sundays.

The Snow Bowl Shuttle connects Middlebury to Rikert Nordic Center and the Middlebury College Snow Bowl via East Middlebury. Regular fare on the shuttle is $1 each way.

Reduced fare is 50 cents each way for those aged 6-17, 60 and over, or ADA eligible. Monthly passes for January and/or February are now available for purchase in addition to the 10-ride passes that are available year-round. Middlebury College students with valid ID can ride the Snow Bowl shuttle fare-free thanks to support from their Student Government Association.

For the holidays, the ACTR offices will be closed and all bus service will be suspended on Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25. On New Year’s Day, the Snow Bowl shuttle will be the only bus running and the ACTR offices will be closed. For more schedule information visit actr-vt. org or call 802-388-ACTR(2287).

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Morrison to carry sports momentum forward MIDDLEBURY — The Addison Community Athletics Foundation (ACAF), a supporting organization of the Vermont Community Foundation, has announced that Erin Morrison has been promoted to a full-time role as program and communications manager.

Morrison has been in a part-time position since late 2015 and will continue to oversee programs and further ACAF’s mission to provide opportunities for people in the greater Addison County region to learn, play, and stay active through tennis and other healthy activities.

Since increasing outreach efforts three years ago, ACAF has been able to bring tennis to almost 2,000 kids and families through school programs, family tennis events, and youth tournaments, which help eliminate barriers to playing. ACAF owns and operates the non-profit Middlebury Indoor Tennis, where many programs take place.

“I’m so excited to devote more time to the organization and build on the momentum we have created,” Morrison said. “There has been a steady increase in program participation and as we continue to serve the community, I look forward to establishing new partnerships and creating more opportunities for both youth and adults in the community.”

Morrison holds a Master of Science in Sport Management from Indiana State University and a B.S.

Prof. to reveal secrets of the novel ‘Beloved’

MIDDLEBURY — UVM professor Emily Bernard will discuss the significance of Toni Morrison’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “Beloved” in a talk at Ilsley Public Library in Middlebury on Jan. 3 at 7 pm. Her talk, “In This Here Place: Race, Nation, and Toni Morrison’s ‘Beloved,’” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series and is free and open to the public.

Composed in the midst of popular fantasies about color-blindness, “Beloved” demonstrates that while the racism inherent in the very fabric of the country might be denied, it can never be erased. Bernard’s talk will explore how “Beloved” argues that America must reckon with the consequences of our nation’s original sin — slavery.

Those wishing to read “Beloved:” prior to attending the talk can pick up a loan copy at Ilsley Library, or can download Beloved as an e-book or audiobook from listenupvermont.org.

Emily Bernard is a professor of English and Critical Race and Ethnic Studies at the University of Vermont.

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ACAF Board President David Ignat notes, “Erin’s hard work, enthusiasm, and effective outreach have helped us increase tennis programming for the community, and we are happy about what is on the horizon as she moves into this expanded role.”

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Schedule HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Hockey 12/18 MUHS at Plattsburgh.................. 5 PM 12/20 MUHS at BFA............................. 7 PM 12/23 Essex at MUHS.......................... 5 PM 12/28 Mt. Mansfield at MUHS............... 5 PM 12/29 Spaulding at MUHS.................... 5 PM Boys’ Hockey 12/19 MUHS at Lake Placid................. 6 PM 12/23 U-32 at MUHS............................ 7 PM 12/28 Milton at MUHS.......................... 7 PM 12/29 Lake Placid at MUHS................. 7 PM Girls’ Basketball 12/19 Mt. Abe at OV............................. 7 PM 12/20 Harwood at VUHS...................... 7 PM 12/22 OV at MUHS............................... 7 PM 12/22 Mt. Abe at F. Haven Tourn..... 3:30 PM 12/23 Winooski at VUHS................. 2:30 PM 12/23 Mt. Abe at F. Haven Tourn..... 2:30 PM 12/27 MUHS at Mill River..................... 7 PM 12/28 West Rutland at OV.................... 7 PM 12/30 MUHS at Milton....................11:30 AM 12/30 Montpelier at VUHS............... 2:30 PM 12/30 Mt. Abe at U-32...................... 2:30 PM Boys’ Basketball 12/19 Mt. Abe at Mill River.................... 7 PM 12/20 Winooski at Mt. Abe.................... 7 PM 12/20 MUHS at OV............................... 7 PM 12/20 VUHS at Fair Haven................... 7 PM 12/22 OV at VUHS............................... 7 PM 12/27 OV vs. MRU at Woodstock......... 7 PM 12/22 MUHS at Mill River..................... 7 PM 12/27 Randolph at Mt. Abe................... 7 PM 12/28 VUHS at Harwood...................... 7 PM 12/29 MUHS at S. Burlington.......... 6:30 PM 12/29 OV vs. TBD at Woodstock............TBD Wrestling 12/20 Mt. Abe/OV at CVU................ 6:30 PM 12/20 VUHS et al at MUHS.................. 6 PM 12/23 .......................... Mt. Abe at Milton Inv. 12/28&29 ….Mt. Abe/VUHS at MUHS Tourn.

12/30....................................OV Tournament Gymnastics 12/28 St. Johnsbury at MUHS.............. 6 PM Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.

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Matt Dickerson

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In girls’ basketball

Mount Abraham wins first game of season ADDISON COUNTY — Mount Abraham pulled out a tight win to highlight opening-week play in local high school girls’ basketball.

In other action, Vergennes and Middlebury each came up short in home games.

EAGLES Mount Abraham on Friday edged visiting U-32 58-56, in a game that was close throughout — the Eagles also led by two points at halftime, 34-32. Emma Carter poured in 29 points to spark the Eagles, and Jalen Cook chipped in 11 to overcome a balanced Raider attack led by Anna Richardson (11 points) and Emma Olmstead (10). U-32 fell to 1-1.

The Eagles on Friday and Saturday will make their annual trip to Fair Haven’s four-team tournament. The Slaters are 3-0.

TIGERS On Thursday visiting Mill River used balanced scoring to defeat the Tigers, 58-35. Britney Blanchard (15 points) and Tessa Davenport and Olivia McPhee (12 points

apiece) led the visitors as MRU improved to 1-1. Keagan Dunbar led the Tigers in their season opener with 12 points.

On this past Saturday Fair Haven also showed offensive balance in a 63-24 victory over Middlebury Union: Slaters Adriana Dalto, Kayleigh Brown and Ryleigh Coloutti scored nine points apiece. Shannon Sunderland scored nine points to lead MUHS, which will host Otter Valley on Friday.

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COMMODORES On Friday visiting Hazen outscored VUHS, 63-52. The second quarter was decisive: Hazen rolled to a 24-11 edge in those eight minutes. Letty Hill and Lizzie Brown scored 17 points apiece to lead Hazen (1-1).

Morgan Lynk led the Commodores in their opener with 16 points, and Brianna Vanderway added nine.

The Commodores will host Harwood on Wednesday and Winooski on Saturday.

Eagle style

MOUNT ABRAHAM UNION High School senior Isabel Lucarelli, who competes as an independent with the Middlebury Union gymnastics team, runs through her floor routine last Thursday.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Hockey

Boys’ hoop (Continued from Page 19) COMMODORES On Thursday the Commodores debuted with a solid 56-39 home win over BFA-Fairfax. VUHS took the lead early, and senior forward Lance Bergmans posted 25 points and 11 rebounds to spark the Commodores.

Ethan Sausville chipped in 10 points for VUHS, a total matched by Fairfax’s Ben Keogh.

The Commodores play at Fair Haven on Wednesday and host Otter Valley on Friday.

OTTERS In Thursday’s first round of Proc-

tor’s four-team tournament Windsor held off OV’s fourth-quarter rally for a 56-48 victory. The Jacks scored the game’s final eight points.

OV had rallied from eight down to lead, 44-42. Dylan Mackie scored 14 to lead the Otters, and Josh Letourneau and Tyler Rowe added 12 apiece. Seth Balch and Adam Stapleton scored 19 points apiece for Windsor.

On Friday the Otters bounced back to knock off Twin Valley, 4938, as Mackie erupted for 25 points.

Letourneau and Payson Williams chipped in eight points each as OV

led most of the way.

OV hosts MUHS on Tuesday before visiting VUHS on Friday.

TIGERS On Saturday host Enosburg used a dominant second quarter to build a 28-10 halftime lead on the way to a 51-36 victory over the Tigers. Noah Swainbank scored 16 for the Hornets in the opener for both squads, and Cody Pomainville led the Tigers with 11. MUHS will play at Mill River on Friday after its trip to Brandon on Tuesday.

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(Continued from Page 18) period. Tiger goalie Jeffrey Stearns made 20 saves.

On Saturday the Tigers breezed past host Rice, 4-1, outshooting the Green Knights, 31-18. Devon Kearns led the attack with a goal and two assists, Kolby Farnsworth scored a goal and set one up, Giorgio and Robby Bicknell each found the net, and Bartlett recorded three assists. Stearns backstopped the win with 17 saves. Alex Ritchie scored for Rice, and goalie Silas Recica-Sullivan stopped 27 shots.

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Special

Area Religious Events ADDISON COUNTY — A number of Addison County-area churches have set their schedules for special Christmas events and services.

BRANDON St. Mary’s Church will hold a Christmas Eve Mass on Sunday, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Christmas Day Mass on Monday, Dec. 25, will be at 10 a.m.

St. Thomas & Grace Episcopal Church will hold a Christmas Eve service Sunday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. at Grace Church in Forest Dale.

Lifebridge Christian Church will hold its Christmas Eve service on Sunday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m.

Brandon United Methodist Church will hold Christmas Eve candlelight service on Sunday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. There will be no morning service on that day.

BRIDPORT St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church will hold Christmas Eve Mass on Sunday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.

BRISTOL The First Baptist Church of Bristol will hold its traditional

St. Agnes Church in Leicester will hold a Christmas Eve Mass on Sunday, Dec. 24, at 5:15 p.m.

Christmas Eve family candlelighting service on Sunday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. There will be readings, carols and special music.

St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church on will hold a Christmas Eve services on Sunday, Dec. 24, at 5:15 p.m. and 9 p.m.

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The New Haven Congregational Church will hold its Christmas Eve candlelight service Sunday, Dec. 24, at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.

hold its Christmas Eve service on Sunday, Dec. 24, at 6:30 p.m.

CHARLOTTE The Charlotte Congregational Church will hold worship services and lighting of the advent wreath on Sundays, Dec. 3-24, 10 a.m.; Advent hours of Sanctuary, Tuesdays, Dec 5, 12 & 19, 5-7 p.m.; “Carols of Many Lands,” Friday, Dec. 15, 6-7:15 p.m.; and a Christmas pageant Sunday, Dec. 17, at 10 a.m. On Christmas Eve, Sunday, Dec. 24, there will be a morning service, 10 a.m., a family service, 4:30 p.m. and a candlelight service 7 p.m.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church will hold Christmas Eve Masses on Sunday, Dec. 24, in several locations: at 4 p.m. at the Old Lantern, at 7 p.m. at St. Jude in Hinesburg, and at 10 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Christmas Day Mass will be held on Monday, Dec. 25, at 10 a.m. at St. Jude.

CORNWALL The First Congregational Church of Cornwall will hold a Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, Dec. 24, at 5 p.m.

EAST MIDDLEBURY The East Middlebury United Methodist Church will hold Christmas Eve services on Sunday, Dec. 24, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. All are welcome.

FERRISBURGH The Ferrisburgh United Methodist Church will hold a service of candlelight lessons and carols on Christmas Eve, Sunday, Dec. 24, at 5 p.m.

LEICESTER St. Agnes Church will hold a Christmas Eve Mass on Sunday, Dec. 24, at 5:15 p.m.

LINCOLN The United Church of Lincoln will hold Christmas Eve services on Sunday, Dec. 24 at 9:45 a.m., 7 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. with carols, readings and Communion.

MIDDLEBURY The Middlebury United Methodist Church will hold its annual concert and carol sing on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m., to raise money for the Charter House. On Christmas Eve, Sunday Dec. 24, they will hold a service of carol singing at 10:45 a.m. and a candlelight service of lessons and carols at 7 p.m.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Middlebury will hold Christmas Eve Masses on Sunday, Dec. 24, at 4 and 9 p.m. A Christmas Day Mass is on

The Middlebury United Methodist Church will hold its annual concert and carol sing on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m., to raise money for the Charter House. On Christmas Eve, Sunday Dec. 24, they will hold a service of carol singing at 10:45 a.m. and a candlelight service of lessons and carols at 7 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 25, at 9 a.m.

The Congregational Church of Middlebury will hold Christmas Eve services on Thursday, Dec. 24.

A 10 a.m. morning worship, and candle lighting services at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Grace Baptist Church on Merchant’s Row will have its annual Christmas Eve service is on Sunday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m.

Memorial Baptist Church in Middlebury will hold a Christmas Eve service of candlelit lessons and carols will be held on Sunday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. and a Christmas Day service on Monday, Dec. 25 at 10 a.m. in a “Come as you are” familyoriented service.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will hold a Gentle Christmas service and lunch on Saturday, Dec. 16, at noon, for those for whom the Christmas season may be difficult;

a Communion service will be followed by a soup lunch.

Holy communion-Advent IV will be held Sunday, Dec. 24, 9 a.m., a Christmas Eve pageant at 4 p.m. and a Christmas Eve Communion with choral music at 9 p.m. The Christmas Day service will take place Monday, Dec. 25, at 10 a.m. On Sunday, Dec. 31, a Christmas I Holy Communion will be held at 8 a.m. and a celebration of Christmas in word and music at 10:30 a.m.

The Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society will hold two Christmas Eve services on Sunday, Dec. 24, both ending with candle lighting and the singing of “Silent Night”: at 5 p.m. a Christmas Celebration for all ages, including a no(See Services, Page 27)

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Area Religious Events (Continued from Page 26) rehearsal Christmas pageant, with carols and youth choir; and at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Barnaby Feder will give a homily titled “Unsafe and Sound,” Community carol singing will precede the evening service at 7:15 p.m.

MONKTON The Monkton Friends Church will hold its Christmas Eve service on Sunday, Dec. 24, at 8:30 p.m.

NEW HAVEN The New Haven Congregational Church will hold its Christmas Eve

candlelight service Sunday, Dec. 24, at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.

NORTH FERRISBURGH The North Ferrisburgh United Methodist Church will offer two Christmas Eve services on Sunday, Dec. 24 — a 10 a.m. family service and a 7:30 p.m. traditional service with carols, sermon and candle lighting.

ORWELL The First Congregational Church of Orwell will conduct a Christmas Eve service on Sunday, Dec. 24, at 7:30 p.m.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Middlebury will hold a Holy communion-Advent IV service on Sunday, Dec. 24, 9 a.m., a Christmas Eve pageant at 4 p.m. and a Christmas Eve Communion with choral music at 9 p.m.

The Christmas Day service will take place Monday, Dec. 25, at 10 a.m. On Sunday, Dec. 31, a Christmas I Holy Communion will be held at 8 a.m. and a celebration of Christmas in word and music at 10:30 a.m.

The Shoreham Congregational Church will celebrate the fourth Sunday of Advent, Sunday, Dec. 24 at 10 a.m. There will be a traditional Christmas Eve community candlelight service with lessons carols at 5 p.m. A New Year’s Eve service will be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31, and an Epiphany Service on Sunday, Jan. 7, at 10 a.m.

RIPTON Ripton Community Church will hold its annual Christmas Eve service on Sunday, Dec. 24 at 6:30 p.m., led by Bill McKibben.

Contribution to a seasonal smorgasbord are welcome.

SALISBURY The Salisbury Congregational Church will hold its annual Christmas Eve Candlelight service at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24. There will also be an Advent service that same day at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

SHOREHAM The Shoreham Congregational Church will celebrate the fourth Sunday of Advent, Sunday, Dec. 24 at 10 a.m., There will be a traditional Christmas Eve community candlelight service with lessons carols at 5 p.m. A New Year’s Eve service will be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31, and an Epiphany Service on Sunday, Jan. 7, at 10 a.m.

STARKSBORO The Starksboro Meeting House will hold a non-denominational Christmas program of lessons

and carols on Friday, Dec. 22, at 7:30 p.m..

VERGENNES St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will hold services on Sunday, Dec. 24: there will be an Advent IV Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m. and at 4 p.m., a Christmas Eve Eucharist with choir and Pageant.

There will be a Christmas Day Eucharist on Monday, Dec. 25, at 10 a.m., a St. Stephen’s Day Eucharist on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at 10:30 a.m., a St John’s Day morning prayer on Wednesday, Dec. 27, at 10:30 a.m. and Holy Innocents’ Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. of Thursday, Dec. 28 St. Peter’s Church will hold a Christmas Eve Mass on Sunday, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m. and a Christmas Day Mass on Monday, Dec. 25, at 9 a.m.

Vergennes United Methodist Church will hold a Candlelight Christmas service of lessons and carols on Sunday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m.

Victory Baptist Church will hold a Holiday Choir Cantata at 11 a.m., and a teen and children’s

Christmas program at 6 p.m. on Dec. 17. On Christmas Eve, Sunday, Dec. 24, there will be an 11 a.m. regular service and a 6 p.m. candlelight service. A New Year’s service will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31.

The Vergennes Congregational Church will have a Los Posadas (pageant) during worship on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 9:30 a.m. On Christmas Eve, Sunday, Dec. 24, there will be a regular service at 9:30 a.m., a family candlelight service with Mel’s marionettes at 4 p.m., and at 7 p.m., a traditional candlelight service.

WEYBRIDGE Weybridge Congregational Church will hold its Christmas Eve carol and candlelight service on Sunday, Dec. 24, at 5 p.m.

WHITING The Whiting Community Church will hold services on Christmas Eve, Sunday, Dec. 24, at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

To submit holiday services to this listing, email Sarah at sarahp@addisonindependent. com.

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SPECIAL SELECTBOARD MEETING TUESDAY, DEC. 19 • 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 December 12, 2017 Regular Selectboard Meeting 4. **Citizen Comments [Opportunity to raise or address issues that are not otherwise included on this agenda] 7:05 5. *Appointment to Planning Commission FY19 General Fund Budget – Review of First Draft – Continued 7:10 6. *Al Zaccor, Addison Central Teen (ACT) Budget Request for FY19 7:20 7. **Thomas Hanley, Chief of Police, Police Department Budget Request 7:35 8. **David Shaw, Fire Chief, Fire Department Budget Request 7:45 9. **Bill Kernan, Director of Public Works Operations, Public Works Budget Request 8:00 10. **Bill Kernan & Terri Arnold, Parks & Recreation Department Budget 8:15 11. **Susan Shashok, Chair, Infrastructure Committee & Dan Werner, Director of Public Works Planning, Capital Improvement Budget Request 8:30 12. *Set Date for Public Hearing on FY19 Budget Proposal – January 9, 2018 Shashok, Chair, 8:35 13. *Susan Infrastructure Committee & Dan Werner, Director of Public Works Planning, Regarding the December 15, 2017 Infrastructure Committee Meeting a. *Recommendation on Purchase of Brush Chipper b. *Feedback on Local Option Tax Surplus 8:45 14. **Update on Main Street & Merchants Row Bridge Replacement Project 8:55 15. *Authorize Acceptance of 2018 Walk with Ease Instructor Training Grant Award 16. *2017 Grand List Errors & Omissions 9:00 17. Approval of Check Warrants 18. *Town Manager’s Report 19. **Board Member Concerns 20. *Executive Session – Contract Negotiation 21. **Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session 9:10 22. *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.

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TOWN OF STARKSBORO DEVELOPMENT REVEIW BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Starksboro Development Review Board (DRB) will hold a public hearing on the following application(s) beginning at 7:45 P.M. on January 11, 2018 at the Starksboro Town Office.

1. Application # 2018 DRB-01-SD is a request by Mark Snelling for Sketch Plan hearing review for a minor 3-lot subdivision of parcel #B398W. The Sketch plan hearing review will be conducted pursuant to sections #350 and #426 of the Starksboro Land Use and Development Regulations. Parcel B398W is a 17+/acre parcel with frontage on Mason Hill North Road in the Low Density Residential and Commercial District Application # 2018 DRB-01-SD is available for review at the Town Office. This will be the first business item on the DRB’s agenda.

Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing, or send a representative. DRB hearings are conducted in the order they are listed, applicants and other interested parties should be prepared to wait. Pursuant to 24 VSA § 4464(a)(1)(C) and 4471(a), participation in this local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

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Porter offering free preventative classes

MIDDLEBURY— This winter Porter Medical Center will host two free classes designed to help people improve their health by preventing diabetes and stopping smoking.

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ing cessation program, which begins on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 5 p.m. at Porter. In the 4-5 week class, those who would like to try and kick the habit will work with a trained Tobacco Treatment specialist to design a plan to quit. Such a plan involves deciding to quit, developing a plan to quit, preparing, rehearsing and knowing what to expect on “Quit Day,” and more. Quitting smoking is very difficult, especially when attempted on one’s own — quitters will not be alone with this program.

The free diabetes prevention program begins Tuesday, January 23, at 4:30 p.m. at Porter Medical Center and runs for 16 weeks. It is designed to help people who are deemed at-risk for type 1 diabetes. Potential candidates are those considered pre-diabetic based on elevated results in glucose tolerance test, or A1C, or previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes. In addition, persons considered at-risk — including being overweight, having low activity levels, or a family history of type 2 diabetes — may also qualify to participate.

Both of these programs, while free, require resistration. Anyone interested can learn more and resgister by contacting Michele Butler, Community Health Team, 802-388-8860 or mbutler@portermedical.org.

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ADDISON — What are the effects of climate change on animals native to northern climates? Find out when Naturalist Sue Morse gives a presentation entitled ‘Animals of the North: What Will Climate Change Mean for Them?’ at the Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area Conference Room in Addison on Thursday, Jan. 11, beginning at 9 a.m.

Morse is the founder and science director of Keeping Track, a wildlife conservation nonprofit based in Jericho, Vermont. She will begin with a lecture and slide presentation from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and then lead the group on a nature walk at Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area until 1:30 p.m.

“This program is designed to educate audiences about ways in which northern wildlife species are already being affected by climate change, with more serious challenges ahead,” says Morse on her website. “Canada lynx, moose, American marten, caribou, polar bear, arctic fox and arctic marine mammals and waterfowl are some of the species covered in this stunningly beautiful show. Our intent is to inspire our attendees to join us in the vital crusade to change our fossil fuel-burning ways, conserve natural resources and share a healthy planet with all that lives.”

The program is sponsored by the Hannaford Career Center and is free and open to the first twenty people who contact Amy Alfieri at amy.alfieri@vermont.gov or 802-759-2398.

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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.

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

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

A L C O HOLIC S A N ON Y‑ M O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS WEDNESDAY: Big Book Meeting 7:15‑8:15 AM is held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Discus‑ sion Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS RIPTON MEETINGS: Monday, As Bill Sees It Meet‑ ing 7:15‑8:15 AM. Thursday, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions Meeting 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.

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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.

A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ MOUS MIDDLEBURY MEET‑ INGS THURSDAY: Big Book 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).

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A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ MOUS MIDDLEBURY MEET‑ INGS 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.

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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 NORTH FERRISBURGH MEETINGS: Sunday, Daily Reflections Meeting 6:00‑7:00 PM, at the United Methodist Church, Old Hollow Rd.

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RSVP of Addison County offers a free weight and balance training program designed to alleviate and prevent osteoporosis? Weight bearing exercise increases muscle development, stability and posture and not only minimizes bone loss, but also prevents the risk of fracture. Classes are offered twice per week at 20 locations throughout Addison County and participants can join at any time. Classes are a great way to stay healthy and make friends in the new year. For more information on our Bone Builders class schedule, please contact RSVP at 388-7044 or rsvpaddison@volunteersinvt.org.

Looking for a way to give to our community during the holidays?

One way to help is to purchase Helping Hands Food Boxes through our local Hannaford Food and Pharmacy. Boxes are $10 and offer a variety of staples including soup, grains, vegetables and fruit. This program is one of the many ongoing initiatives that Hannaford offers to address hunger and build a healthy community. Purchased boxes will be distributed to local food pantries by RSVP of Addison County. For more information on the Helping Hands Program, please contact RSVP at 388-7044 or rsvpaddison@volunteersinvt.org.

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OPIATE OVERDOSE RESCUE 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.

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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) big book meet‑ ing. Thursday’s, 2 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am. We meet at The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury. For info call APDA at 888‑763‑3366 or parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org.

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

NOW HIRING AT HELEN PORTER REHABILITATION & NURSING! RNs, LPNs & LNAs! Full-time, part-time and per diem* opportunities Nurses needed for all shifts *$2/hour per diem differential SIGN-ON BONUSES Up to $1,000 signing bonus for LNAs Up to $3,000 signing bonus for LPNs For more information and to apply, please visit UVMHealth.org/PMC and click on “Careers.”

Services 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.

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

UVMHealth.org/PMC

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.

Searching for someone to complete your team? or

Are you searching for a job?

Either way you are on the right track with the

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

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

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

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

Help Wanted DELIVERY DRIVER/LOADER Champlain Orchards is looking 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.

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FRESH FRUIT & SWEET CI‑ DER 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 produc‑ tion 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/agriculture please visit our website at champlainorchards. com/employment/ and com‑ plete a job application.

HOPE’S RESALE STORE seeks a 29.5 hour/week warehouse assistant. The position requires the ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 pounds, be self‑motivated and detail oriented. To ap‑ ply, send resume and letter of interest to receptionist@ hope‑vt.org.

MAINTENANCE TECHNI‑ CIAN/EQUIPMENT Opera‑ tor. Champlain Orchards has a full‑time opening for a talented Maintenance Technician 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/agriculture please visit our website at cham‑ plainorchards.com/employ‑ ment/ and complete a job application.

MR. MIKE’S COMMERCIAL Cleaning Service has open‑ ings for part to full time.

Must have reliable trans‑ portation, be flexible and reliable. Available to work nights a must, and need to pass background check. Self motivated, able to work in‑ dependently. E‑mail resume to: info@mrmikescleaning‑ servicevt.com. Application also available online at: mrmikescleaningservicevt. com. We encourage all to apply. E.O.E.

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HOPE IS HIRING‑ HOPE’s growing resale store seeks a 29.5 hour per week retail as‑ sociate. Position requires the ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 pounds, be self‑mo‑ tivated and detail oriented. To apply, send resume and letter of interest to receptionist@ hope‑vt.org.

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Full- and Part-Time Sales Associates for flexible shifts Nights & Weekends included Apply in person at:

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

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:

Agri-Mark

Attn: Ashley Jacobs 869 Exchange Street Middlebury, VT 05753 EOE M/F/D/V

Help Wanted

WHISTLEPIG CURRENTLY HIRING FOR full time bottler.

Eye for detail and accuracy.

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

NOW HIRING:

Benefits available for F/T staff

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Middlebury, VT

LEAD BAKER, WE ARE searching for an energetic leader for our bakery de‑ partment. You will lead our bakery staff in the produc‑ tion of our amazing apple pies & turnovers, delicious cider donuts and other val‑ ue‑added products 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 web‑ site champlainorchards.com/ employment/ and complete a job application.

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HIRING

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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1998 DODGE VAN from California. Not rusted and well kept. All Seats. $3,300.

Please call and leave mes‑ sage or text 802‑349‑4230.

1 ,8 0 0 S Q. FT. WA R E ‑ HOUSE commercial space.

As is or renovate to suit.

Creek Road, Middlebury.

802‑558‑6092.

4 BURNER GE RANGE and oven. Set up for propane, but comes with natural gas conversion kit. Perfect work‑ ing condition and less than two years old. $100 OBO. Call Christy. 349‑4778.

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

802‑352‑6678.

4 WINTER TIRES 215/55 R17. Used maybe 5,000 miles. $200 for all.

388‑7124.

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

BLACK GLASS DINNER‑ WARE service for eight. $25. 802‑425‑2462.

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.

HAMMOND SPINET OR‑ GAN with bench. Perfect condition. Must see to ap‑ preciate. 802‑388‑7150.

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L O O K I N G F O R T H AT unique, one of a kind gift, check out Compass Trea‑ sure Chest we have furni‑ ture, collectibles, new cloth‑ ing, toys, cherish teddies, stamp collection, Decora‑ tions 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.

SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $4,397. Make & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info/DVD: NorwoodSaw‑ mills.com. 1‑800‑578‑1363, Ext. 300N. U S E D R E S TA U R A N T EQUIPMENT plus chairs, tables and hood systems.

802‑388‑4831.

2 CAR GARAGE in Bran‑ don. 24’x24’ with two 7’8”x6’8” high garage doors. Electricity and snow plowing included. $250/ mo. Available immediately.

802‑352‑6678.

BRANDON, GARAGE STORAGE. 10’x25’. Dry, secure. 802‑349‑4212.

BRANDON: PARK VIL‑ LAGE is now accepting applications for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Rents starting at $700, includes heat and trash. No pets.

Laundry on site. Income restrictions apply. Call Sum‑ mit Property Management Group at 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website, summ‑ itpmg.com.

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

BRISTOL; 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, stove, re‑ frigerator, hot water, park‑ ing, rubbish removal, se‑ curity entrance, no pets, no smoking. Reference and security deposit required.

802‑899‑3578.

DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Ad‑ dison. Available storage space in my barn for sum‑ mer/winter storage. The barn is structurally sound and weather‑tight with elec‑ tricity. No heat or running water. The barn is also available for lease. The en‑ trance 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@middle‑ bury.edu.

M I D D L E B U RY 2 B E D ‑ ROOM near downtown.

A p p l i a n c e s , o ff s t r e e t parking, lease. No pets.

Real Net Management Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

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OPENING FALL 2017

For Rent M I D D L E B U RY 3 B E D ‑ ROOM ranch. Two car at‑ tached garage with automat‑ ic 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 College, or Porter Hospi‑ tal. Lawn mowing, snow, and satellite dish included. $2,000 plus utilities. One month security deposit.

(802) 388‑5474.

MIDDLEBURY OFFICE SPACE for rent. 400 sq.ft., second floor. Available Jan‑ uary 1, 2018. Contact Eric at 802‑388‑6054.

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

MIDDLEBURY: RETAIL/ OFFICE space for rent.

1,303 square feet. Front door parking. Contact Eric at 388‑6054. (Countryside Carpet and Paint)

For Rent

Wood Heat

NEW HAVEN VILLAGE APT. Bright, hard wood floors, possible home office space. No pets, no smok‑ ing. References, security deposit, lease. $895/month plus utilities. 802‑236‑2040.

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

802‑282‑9110.

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

PROCTOR, VT, AVAIL‑ ABLE 1/1/18, 2 br. town‑ house. Garage, washer, dryer, hookup. $900/mo.

Includes heat. Call Kathy at 855‑1570 or Tony at 855‑1531. References and criminal background check required.

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

STARKSBORO SMALL HOUSE, 1 bedroom with ex‑ tra room. House on shared owner’s property. $700/mo. plus all utilities. Security de‑ posit, references required.

No smoking, no animals.

453‑5526.

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.

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

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It’s against the law to discriminate when advertising housing

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

The federal government is watching for such discrimination.

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

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Immigrants not in compliance with federal law is (Continued from Page 1) FIP, since meetings began earlier this abolished.”

Brickell said the non-essential year. He added that a lot of the revised language is based on those groups’ elements were practices that would have made Vermont a sanctuary state recommendations.

Brickell said he believes the and were in conflict with federal law, advocates have been purposely which is why they were not made stalling the process and now are mandatory.

“The council has had several issuing inflammatory press releases and social media notices that contain meetings since late July with Migrant misinformation in order to drum up Justice, ACLU, Justice for All, Human Rights Commission and others to support for their cause.

“At some meetings they have not work towards this goal,” Brickell said. shown up and wanted to cancel until “We have provided draft policies to we would agree to more meetings, them and asked for responses prior to without specifying what they wanted meeting with them and instead were to meet about,” Brickell said. “In my sent back their own created policy opinion, they have intentionally stalled rather than edit our document.” with tactics in order to push their PROPOSED CHANGES The VCJC is basically putting a agenda. They have gone to the media with what I would call misinformation finer point on the language in the by making comments such as we act regarding sharing information have ‘gutted’ the policy, weakened about a subject’s immigration protections for immigrants, made status with federal authorities, sweeping cuts, etc. In fact, nothing such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could be farther from the and Customs and truth. We have adopted Border Protection much of their suggested “They have intentionally (CBP), in order to language edits.” bring the legislation But the ACLU also stalled with into compliance with argues that the federal tactics in order federal law. Not doing government cannot to push their so would categorize the lawfully withhold state as a “sanctuary funding and that agenda. They Vermont should not have gone to the state” and would result be so compliant with media with what in the loss of federal law enforcement grant what it considers I would call “empty threats” from misinformation.” funding.

For instance, Washington.

— Brandon Police changing “…shall not “To be absolutely clear — we are not asking Chief Chris Brickell give ICE or CBP agents access to individual in Vermont to thumb its nose at federal law,” said ACLU of (agency’s) custody.” to “…shall not Vermont staff attorney Jay Diaz in a offer…” and “…shall not propose press release last week. “Regarding granting ICE or CBP agents access to the FIP Policy, the Justice Department individuals in (agency’s) custody.”

Advocates wanted the following has no lawful basis to withhold funding from Vermont, especially for language added to the section policies that ensure the safety of all addressing victims and witnesses: “Agency members shall not share Vermonters. Vermont should not be fooled by empty threats, nor should information about crime victims/ our law enforcement officials cave to witnesses with federal immigration the bullying of Jeff Sessions. Rather, authorities, unless it is with the we should join the growing number individual’s consent.”

The VCJC’s position is that such of states standing up to the Trump Administration’s anti-immigrant language would put the policy in violation of federal law. The agenda.”

Both the ACLU and Migrant Justice Council instead proposed, “(Agency targeted media outlets and social members) should communicate that media sites with a press release, urging they are there to provide assistance pro-immigrant Vermonters to go to the and to ensure safety, and not to deport Vermont Police Academy on Tuesday victims/witnesses. In considering morning for the VCJC meeting to urge whether to contact federal authorities the council not to tighten the language pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1373, (police officers) should remain mindful that of the FIP. The FIP Policy Act requires the (1) their enforcement duties do not Council to consult with stakeholders include civil immigration enforcement to update and create a policy that and (2) (the agency) stands by its will require every law enforcement mission to serve all Vermonters, agency in the state to adopt by January including immigrant communities, 2018. Brickell said the VCJC created and to ensure the trust and cooperation a policy in 2016 with those groups of all victims/witnesses.”

Federal law limits how a state can and the policy had essential elements all agencies had to adopt, and some regulate interactions with federal non-essential elements agencies could immigration authorities. Two federal statutes, 8 U.S.C §§ 1373 and 1644, adopt if they chose to.

“The Council is not free to ignore provide that local and state agencies federal law,” he said. “The enacting and officials may not prevent or in legislation from the Vermont any way restrict their employees Legislature (Act 54 of 2017) stated from communicating with other that the Council must bring this policy government officials (for example, into compliance with federal law, ICE or CBP) regarding an individual’s and further provided that any policy “citizenship or immigration status.”

Remaining points of disagreement included: • Advocates want an absolute ban on Vermont police enforcing illegal border crossings unless a person is apprehended in the process (note that this language was never an essential component of the current policy).

VCJC position: Given that Vermont law enforcement officers can enforce federal criminal law, and illegal border crossings are a federal crime, Vermont law enforcement officers can investigate and, if necessary, enforce after establishing reasonable suspicion or probable cause.

• VCJC, in order to stay compliant with federal law, changed “…shall not give ICE or CBP agents access to individual in (agency’s) custody” to “…shall not offer…”

Advocates wanted to return to prior language.

• VCJC: “…shall not propose granting ICE or CBP agents access to individuals in (agency’s) custody.”

Advocate language: “No information about an individual shall be shared with federal immigration authorities unless necessary to an ongoing investigation of a federal felony, for which there is probable cause, and the investigation is unrelated to the enforcement of federal civil immigration law.”

• VCJC language: “Information about an individual that is outside the scope of Sections 1373 and 1644 (i.e., information other than “citizenship or immigration status”) should not be shared with federal immigration authorities unless there is justification on the grounds of (i) public safety, (ii) officer safety, or (iii) law enforcement needs that are not related to the enforcement of federal civil immigration law.”

Advocate language: “No information about an individual shall be shared with federal immigration authorities unless necessary to an ongoing investigation of a federal felony, for which there is probable cause, and the investigation is unrelated to the enforcement of federal civil immigration law.”

RESIST OR COMPLY? Immigration and social justice advocates say they would rather see Vermont law enforcement and the governor’s office push back against the anti-immigration policies of the Trump administration rather than change policy.

“Vermont has an opportunity to stand up to the Trump administration and ensure that Vermont’s resources are directed to fostering healthy communities, not the deportation of our families, friends and neighbors,” said ACLU of Vermont community organizer Nico Amador in a press release. “We call on Vermont’s leaders, including Gov. Scott and Attorney General Donovan, to reject the Trump administration’s efforts to divide us.”

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has gone on the record stating that he believes the FIP Policy was already in compliance, but has not explained that position in detail. Advocates insist that the federal government is overstepping its authority.

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

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

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