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MONDAY Â Â EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

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Vol. 26 No. 40

Middlebury, Vermont

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TWINS  CHEYENNE,  LEFT,  and  Nadia  Burke  of  Middlebury  play  in  the  snow  during  last  Thursday’s  snow  day.  It  was  the  second  day  in  a  row  that  area  schools  closed  due  to  heavy  snowfall. Independent  photos/Trent  Campbell

Winter  storm  blankets  county Near-­record  number  lose  electricity,  schools  closed By  EVAN  JOHNSON  and  ZACH  DESPART ADDISON  COUNTY  â€”  After  a  pre-­Thanksgiving  storm  brought  heavy  snowfall  on  the  busiest  travel  day  of  the  year,  Addison  County  was  again  smacked  by  a  two-­day  storm.  This  past  Tuesday  and  Wednes-­ day  saw  more  than  a  foot  of  freezing  rain  and  heavy Â

snow  fall  on  Vermont,  knocking  out  power  for  thou-­ sands,  impeding  travel  and  prompting  cancelation  of  schools  for  two  or  three  days. In  Lincoln,  where  a  Gerry  Road  resident  recorded  two  feet  of  snow,  Fire  Chief  Dan  Ober  said  the  arrival  of  real  winter  weather  almost  two  weeks  before  the  season  pops  up  on  the  calendar  was  wearing  residents  down  by  Thursday  afternoon. “Some  people  are  beginning  to  feel  the  effect  of  no  (See  Storm,  Page  28)

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LINEMEN  WORK  LAST  Thursday  along  Route  116  in  Bristol  near  where  fallen  trees  brought  down  power  lines  in  Wednesday’s  storm.  More  than  9,000  customers  in  the  Addison  County  area  lost  power  due  to  the  storm.

By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  â€”  Vermont  Lt.  Gov.  Phil  Scott  on  Tuesday  warned  that  the  2015  legislative  session  will  EH GRPLQDWHG E\ WRXJK ÂżQDQFLDO GH-­ cisions  and  he  sees  little  opportunity  for  debate  on  such  issues  as  the  le-­ galization  of  marijuana. Scott,  re-­elected  last  month  by  a  wide  margin  over  Progressive/ Democrat  challenger  Dean  Corren,  delivered  his  remarks  at  a  Dec.  11  gathering  of  the  Vermont  Chiefs  of  Police  and  Vermont  Sheriffs  As-­ sociation.  The  meeting,  held  at  the  Middlebury  Inn  and  chaired  by  as-­ sociation  President  and  Vergennes  Police  Chief  George  Merkel,  saw  a  veritable  who’s  who  of  Vermont  law  enforcement  compare  notes  on  crime  trends,  plan  legislative  strate-­ gy  and  voice  concerns  about  funding  and  equipment  issues. Scott  said  he’s  hopeful  the  major  parties  will  be  able  to  work  together  to  get  things  done  in  Montpelier  dur-­ (See  Lawmakers,  Page  34)

Ferrisburgh  selling land,  upset  by  the  Act  250  processs By  ANDY  KIRKALDY FERRISBURGH  â€”  After  a  sec-­ ond  potential  buyer  pulled  out,  the  Ferrisburgh  selectboard  has  put  the  town’s  34.91-­acre  parcel  next  to  Vergennes  back  on  the  market,  four  years  after  the  board  originally  sought  a  buyer.  7RZQ RIÂżFLDOV UHPDLQ XSVHW ZLWK the  Act  250  process  and  a  new  law  that  prompted  auto  dealer  Tom  Denecker  to  walk  away  from  a  $350,000  deal  to  buy  the  land. The  board  decided  on  Dec.  2  to  relist  the  property  for  sale  with  Bur-­ OLQJWRQ FRPPHUFLDO UHDO HVWDWH ÂżUP Redstone  and  broker  Duncan  Harris.  Board  Chairwoman  Loretta  Law-­ UHQFH FRQÂżUPHG WKLV ZHHN WKH DVNLQJ price  was  reset  at  $375,000,  as  it  had  been  before  Denecker  and  Ferris-­ burgh  struck  a  deal  about  a  year  ago.  Lawrence  said  Harris  remains  op-­ timistic  the  property  is  marketable  (See  Ferrisburgh,  Page  20)

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Bristol  board  changes  how  ticket  revenue  is  divided By  ZACH  DESPART goes  to  the  department,  and  any  BRISTOL  â€”  At  the  request  of  DPRXQW DERYH JRHV WR WKH Bristol  Police  Chief  Kevin  Gibbs,  municipality.  At  Monday  evening’s  the  Bristol  selectboard  has  changed  selectboard  meeting,  Gibbs  asked  WKH ZD\ WUDIÂżF FLWDWLRQ UHYHQXH LV the  selectboard  to  change  the  policy  distributed  between  so  that  any  revenue  the  town  and  police  LQ H[FHVV RI “If there’s department. is  divided  evenly  be-­ Since  the  Bris-­ an expense tween  the  town  and  the  tol  Police  District  on behalf of department. is  only  about  one  the police *LEEV H[SODLQHG WKDW square  mile,  about  the  department  incurs  the  size  of  the  for-­ department to DGGLWLRQDO H[SHQVHV mer  Bristol  village,  VHQG DQ RIĂ€FHU ZKHQ RIÂżFHUV DSSHDU the  town  of  Bristol  to court, it seems LQ WUDIÂżF FRXUW WR SDU-­ contracts  with  the  like the revenue ticipate  in  proceed-­ department  to  patrol  LQJV 2IÂżFHUV DUH XVX-­ town  roads  outside  from that ticket ally  paid  overtime  for  the  district.  Accord-­ should go to the that,  Gibbs  said,  and  ing  to  the  depart-­ district.â€? the  department  should  ment’s  November  â€” Chief Kevin Gibbs be  reimbursed  for  it. DFWLYLW\ ORJ RIÂżFHUV Âł,I WKHUHÂśV DQ H[-­ FRQGXFWHG ÂżYH SD-­ pense  on  behalf  of  the  trols  near  Route  116,  Monkton  Road  SROLFH GHSDUWPHQW WR VHQG DQ RIÂżFHU and  other  areas. to  court,  it  seems  like  the  revenue  Under  the  current  revenue-­shar-­ from  that  ticket  should  go  to  the  dis-­ LQJ PHWKRG WKH WRZQ JHWV WKH ÂżUVW trict,â€?  Gibbs  said. LQ UHYHQXH IURP WLFNHW ÂżQHV The  selectboard  agreed  to  make  GXULQJ WKH ÂżVFDO \HDU WKH QH[W the  change.

$5281' 0,''/(%85< FROOHJH VWXGHQWV ODLG GRZQ RQ WKH Ă€RRU DW D FDPSXV GLQLQJ KDOO WKLV SDVW Wednesday  evening  during  a  â€œdie-­inâ€?  to  raise  awareness  of  police  oppression  against  minorities  in  the  wake  of  the  deaths  in  the  past  few  months  of  Michael  Brown  and  Eric  Garner  and  grand  jurors’  failure  to  bring  FKDUJHV DJDLQVW WKH SROLFH RIÂżFHUV ZKR NLOOHG WKHP Photo  by  Michael  O’Hara

College  students  stage  â€˜die-­in’ Event  aimed  at  raising  awareness  of  police  oppression By  ZACH  DESPART 0,''/(%85< ² $ERXW Middlebury  College  students  on  this  past  Wednesday  evening  took  part  in  a  â€œdie-­inâ€?  to  raise  awareness  about  police  oppression  of  minority  groups. The  event  was  organized  by  fresh-­ men  Kizzy  Joseph  and  Elizabeth  Dunn,  and  senior  Molly  Stuart.  The  trio  said  the  impetuses  for  the  die-­in  were  the  deaths  of  Michael  Brown  and  Eric  Garner  â€”  black  men  who  died  at  the  hands  of  police  in  Mis-­ souri  and  New  York,  respectively.  But  organizers  said  the  event  was  aimed  at  all  minorities,  who  they  said  are  disproportionately  targeted  by  police. At  about  10:30  p.m.,  the  group  of  VWXGHQWV ÂżOHG LQWR WKH 5RVV 'LQLQJ Hall  on  campus  and  lay  motionless  RQ WKH Ă€RRU PDQ\ OD\LQJ SURQH IRU most  of  the  half-­hour  event.  Many  students  were  eating  there  during  a  ¿QDOV ZHHN Âł0LGQLJKW %UHDNIDVW ´ Some  participants  in  the  die-­in Â

read  prepared  statements,  and  the  group  chanted,  â€œI  can’t  breathe,â€?  a  reference  to  what  witnesses  to  Garner’s  death  said  the  Staten  Is-­ ODQG PDQ WROG SROLFH DV RIÂżFHUV pinned  him  to  the  ground.  The  die-­ in,  which  lasted  about  half  an  hour,  culminated  with  organizers  asking  everyone  in  the  dining  hall  to  stand  in  solidarity  with  Brown,  Garner  and  other  victims  of  what  they  al-­ lege  was  police  brutality. Dunn  said  the  die-­in  elicited  a  PL[HG UHDFWLRQ IURP WKH VWXGHQWV LQ the  dining  hall. Âł6RPH SHRSOH ZHUH GHÂżQLWHO\ moved  by  the  event,  and  wanted  to  get  more  involved,â€?  she  said.  â€œSome  were  uncomfortable  or  out-­ wardly  disrespectful.â€? Dunn  said  most  students  opted  to  stand  alongside  the  die-­in  partici-­ pants  at  the  end  of  the  demonstra-­ tion,  and  she  was  shocked  that  some  chose  not  to. “It  was  powerful  to  see  people  stand  up  and  feel  involved,  but  at  the  same  time  so  hard  to  believe  that  people  didn’t  stand  up,â€?  she  said. The  die-­in  was  not  the  work  of Â

a  single  student  group  or  organiza-­ tion,  Joseph  said,  but  rather  a  smat-­ tering  of  students  of  different  races,  HWKQLFLWLHV JHQGHUV VH[XDO RULHQWD-­ tions  and  other  identities. Stuart  said  the  demonstrators  represented  a  more  racially  diverse  group  than  the  student  body  as  a  whole.  About  half  of  the  partici-­ pants,  including  Joseph  and  Dunn,  LGHQWLÂżHG DV SHUVRQV RI FRORU 6WXDUW said  the  die-­in  was  intended  to  spark  a  discussion  about  racial  tensions  in  the  United  States,  which  Middle-­ bury  College  and  Addison  County,  though  racially  homogenous,  are  not  immune  from. “Even  though  Middlebury  is  somewhat  is  removed  from  that  (police)  violence  and  killing,  we’re  implicated  as  students  at  an  institu-­ tion  that  has  a  lot  of  power  in  soci-­ ety,â€?  Stuart  said.  â€œThe  way  that  we  respond  to  what’s  going  on  outside  of  Middlebury  has  an  impact.â€? Joseph  said  that  across  the  U.S.,  people  are  reluctant  to  discuss  race,  even  though  it  remains  a  deeply  di-­ visive  issue  in  this  country. (See  Students,  Page  3)

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City  nets  $40.5K  planning  grant By  ANDY  KIRKALDY Vermont  Council  on  Rural  Devel-­ VERGENNES  â€”  The  Agency  of  opment’s  â€œCommunity  Visitâ€?  last  Transportation  on  Dec.  9  awarded  spring  would  use  the  planning  funds  Vergennes  a  $40,500  â€œStrong  Com-­ to  focus  on  transportation  and  park-­ munities,  Better  Connections  Grantâ€?  ing  improvements,  including  mak-­ WKDW FLW\ RIÂżFLDOV VDLG ZRXOG EH XVHG ing  Route  22A  through  the  city  more  to  plan  how  to  achieve  some  of  the  pedestrian-­friendly  and  better  link-­ SULRULWLHV LGHQWLÂżHG HDUOLHU WKLV \HDU ing  its  key  elements,  and  on  upgrad-­ in  the  Vermont  Council  on  Rural  De-­ ing  the  Otter  Creek  basin  and  better  velopment  â€œCommunity  Visitâ€?  pro-­ integrating  that  area  into  the  rest  of  cess  in  Vergennes. Vergennes. The  city  had  sought  Goals  listed  in  the  ap-­ $80,000,  but  Mayor  City Manager plication  include  to:  Bill  Benton  said  Ver-­ Mel Hawley ‡ Âł7UDQVIRUP 5RXWH JHQQHV ÂżQLVKHG WKLUG LQ said the 22A  Main  Street  in  the  competitive  award  downtown  Vergennes  process  and  was  happy  smaller-than- from  a  truck  route  into  a  to  receive  the  partial  hoped-for downtown  destination.â€?  DZDUG ZKLFK RIÂżFLDOV grant would ,W FLWHV ÂłWUDIÂżF FDOPLQJ said  would  be  used  to  mitigating  truck  mean that not and  focus  on  transportation  noise  and  volumesâ€?  as  and  on  the  Otter  Creek  all priorities targets. basin  area.  in the grant ‡ Âł'HYHORS WUDQV-­ According  to  the  grant  could be met. portation  links  to  the  application,  Vergennes  northern  gateway  Park  H[SHFWV IXUWKHU ÂżQDQ-­ &  Ride  and  co-­located  cial  help  in  the  process,  including  train  station,  the  city’s  schools,  and  $30,000  that  the  Vermont  Depart-­ the  Panton  Road  Industrial  Park  to  ment  of  Buildings  and  General  Ser-­ improve  parking  in  the  downtown,  vices  has  authorized  â€œto  create  a  UHGXFH SHDN WUDIÂżF GHPDQG DQG SUR-­ master  plan  for  the  340  acres  of  state  vide  connectivity  throughout  the  property  located  within  city  limits,â€?  city.â€?  The  process  would  include  plus  another  $25,000  from  the  Ad-­ “an  inventory  of  existing  parking  dison  County  Regional  Planning  and  projected  needs.  It  will  also  Commission.  consider  alternative  transportation  City  Manager  Mel  Hawley  said  modes  and  parking  management  the  smaller-­than-­hoped-­for  grant  solutions  that  promote  alternative  would  mean  that  not  all  priorities  in  transportation  choices.â€? the  grant  could  be  met. ‡ Âł5HGHYHORS WKH 9HUJHQQHV Hawley  said  he  expected  that  Falls  Basin  and  open  a  Riverwalk.  the  task  forces  created  during  the  Vergennes  will  use  the  master  plan Â

to  identify,  prioritize  and  improve  public  places  and  infrastructure  within  the  Otter  Creek  basin  in  or-­ der  to  promote  private  investment  and  public  uses  in  this  beautiful  and  historic,  but  currently  underutilized,  part  of  the  city.  Improvements  will  include  completing  multimodal  con-­ nections,  like  the  Riverwalk,  linking  the  Basin  to  downtown  Vergennes.â€? The  process  supported  by  the  grant  is  intended  to  create  a  mas-­ ter  plan  by  June  2016  through  what  WKH DSSOLFDWLRQ FDOOHG ÂłD VLJQLÂż-­ cant  public  involvement  process.  Vergennes  will  rely  on  its  planning  commission  and  citizen  task  forces  set  up  in  the  Community  Visit  to  help  identify  its  priorities.  It  will  also  really  on  the  city’s  service  or-­ ganizations,  business  community  and  general  citizenry  to  develop  a  consensus  around  the  city’s  priori-­ ties  under  each  subtask.â€? The  master  plan  is  intended  to  ³GHYHORS DQG DVVLJQ VSHFLÂżF DF-­ tions  and  recommendations  to  im-­ plementâ€?  its  targets,  and  â€œfunding  mechanismsâ€?  will  be  part  of  â€œthe  implementation  plan  for  each  prior-­ ity.â€? 7KDW ÂżQDO SODQ WKH DSSOLFDWLRQ stated,  â€œwill  aggregate  all  the  proj-­ ects,  priorities  and  implementation  plans  and  recommendations  into  a  VLQJOH OLYLQJ GRFXPHQW IRU ÂżQDO SUH-­ sentation.  The  document’s  concise  language,  action  oriented  format  and  clear  graphics  will  promote  im-­ plementation  projects  for  the  city’s  committees  to  act  upon.â€?`

Students  (Continued  from  Page  2) “We  need  to  get  active  concerning  issues  on  racism,â€?  Joseph  said.  â€œWe  never  address  it  at  all,  either  on  cam-­ pus  or  in  general.â€? 7KLV ZDV QRW WKH ÂżUVW HYHQW RQ campus  inspired  by  the  Brown  and  Garner  cases,  which  both  resolved  in  grand  juries  declining  to  bring  any  charges  against  police.  On  Dec.  1,  students,  faculty  and  staff  gathered  in  front  of  Mead  Chapel  for  speeches  DQG UHĂ€HFWLRQ RQ WKH VKRRWLQJ GHDWK of  Michael  Brown  by  a  Ferguson,  0R SROLFH RIÂżFHU Stuart  said  the  Brown  and  Garner  cases  are  just  two  of  many  examples  of  excessive  force  used  by  police  in  recent  years.  She  said  she  hopes  Americans  are  able  to  corral  the  an-­ ger  and  frustration  felt  by  many  after  WKH DEVROXWLRQ RI SROLFH RIÂżFHUV E\ jurors  in  both  cases,  and  channel  it  into  a  cohesive  demand  for  reform. Âł:HÂśUH ORRNLQJ IRU D XQLÂżHG VRFLDO movement,â€?  she  said.  â€œThe  impetus  is  not  new  and  is  not  unique.  The  police  abuse  of  state  power  has  been  going  on  throughout  the  history  of  the  United  States.â€? Joseph  cautioned  that  the  goal  of  the  die-­in  was  to  spur  other  con-­ versations  about  race,  privilege  and  state-­sponsored  oppression  on  cam-­ pus  when  students  return  in  January. Âł7KLV LV GHÂżQLWHO\ QRW WKH HQG ´ she  said.

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Vermont  bucks  â€˜popular’  politics  to  invest  in  its  kids It’s  popular  today  to  be  critical  of  politicians  in  Washington,  D.C.,  and  in  Montpelier.  It’s  popular  to  be  against  government  spending  and  for  tax  cuts.  It’s  also  popular  to  be  against  spending  more  on  education  â€”  both  at  the  state  level  and  federal. But  what’s  popular  is  not  always  smart. What’s  smart  is  to  raise  and  spend  money  in  ways  that  make  our  society  stronger,  enrich  the  individual  and  reduce  the  need  for  spending  more  on  the  back  end. Over  the  past  few  years,  Gov.  Peter  Shumlin  has  been  ahead  of  the  curve  on  moving  the  state  forward  on  early  education.  This  week  the  state  has  received  a  $7.3  million  grant  in  what  is  expected  to  be  a  $33.4  million,  four-­year  federal  grant  for  pre-­kindergarten  programs  at  Vermont’s  public  schools  and  Head  Start  agencies.  It’s  D VLJQLÂżFDQW DPRXQW RI PRQH\ DZDUGHG RQO\ WR WKRVH VWDWHV WKDW WRRN WKH LQLWLDWLYH WR VHW XS SURJUDPV WKDW TXDOLÂżHG IRU WKH IHGHUDO funding. Vermont  got  an  even  bigger  boost  last  year  when  it  received  a  $37  million  federal  grant  to  move  its  programs  forward.  The  state’s  congressional  delegation,  including  Sens.  Bernie  Sanders  (I-­Vt.)  and  Patrick  Leahy  (D-­Vt.),  and  Rep.  Peter  Welch  (D-­Vt.),  moved  Vermont’s  application  forward  on  Capitol  Hill.  In  particular,  Sen.  Sanders,  a  member  of  the  Senate  education  committee,  worked  with  the  U.S.  Department  of  Education,  the  congressional  delegation  and  the  Shumlin  administration  to  secure  the  funding  to  operate  the  pre-­K  program.  ³$W D WLPH ZKHQ ZRUNLQJ IDPLOLHV DUH VWUXJJOLQJ WR ÂżQG TXDOLW\ and  affordable  child  care,  this  grant  is  a  big  boost  for  Vermont,â€?  Sanders  said.  â€œThe  grant  will  help  Vermont  lead  the  nation  in  early-­ childhood  education  as  we  better  prepare  our  kids  for  school  and  the  challenges  and  opportunities  of  life.â€? Leahy  noted  that  the  state  understands  â€œthe  importance  of  early-­ childhood  education  and  how  effective  it  can  be  in  helping  children  break  the  cycle  of  poverty.â€?  The  issue  isn’t  new.  The  initiative  could  have  been  done  under  previous  presidents  or  governors,  but  it  was  not. It  is  one  of  thousands  of  choices  and  policy  directions  that  occur  in  our  nation’s  capital,  and  in  our  state  capitals,  under  each  new  DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ ,W LV DQ LVVXH WKDW KHOSV GHÂżQH WKH GLIIHUHQW SULRULWLHV between  political  parties.  From  our  perspective,  this  is  a  smart  use  of  funds  now  to  prevent  all  the  ills  that  befall  society  when  an  under-­ educated  teenager  or  adult  struggles  to  make  ends  meet. ,Q WKH ÂżUVW \HDU RI WKLV SURJUDP 9HUPRQW ZDV RQH RI VWDWHV WKDW TXDOLÂżHG IRU D JUDQW DQG MXVW RQH RI WKDW TXDOLÂżHG IRU H[SDQVLRQ grants  this  year.  That  means  32  states  are  not  taking  similar  initiatives  for  their  youngest  residents  and  future  leaders.   â€œVermont  is  one  of  the  top  states  in  America  when  it  comes  to  early  childhood  education‌â€?  Shumlin  said.  â€œWe  know  that  investments  in  our  youngest  children  pay  huge  dividends  in  their  ability  to  achieve  in  school  and  succeed  in  life.â€? It’s  not  every  state’s  cup  of  tea,  but  Vermonters  should  at  the  very  least  recognize  that  our  state  leaders  are  investing  in  our  collective  future.  Not  every  state  is.  Give  them  credit  for  that,  and  stand  tall  when  you  do  it. Angelo  S.  Lynn

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Letters to the Editor Middlebury  Airport  improvement  plan  makes  sense In  response  to  the  article  â€œResi-­ dents  wary  of  airport  upgradesâ€?  in  the  Dec.  4  Independent,  safety  at  the  Middlebury  Airport  is  the  focus  of  ongoing  and  upcoming  improvements. Several  years  ago,  I  attended  a  public  meeting  hosted  by  J&M  Aviation  at  Middlebury  Airport,  where  the  Vermont  Agency  of  Transportation  announced  many  long  term  plans  to  upgrade  safety  at  many  state  airports,  including  Middlebury  Airport.  The  meet-­ ing  was  attended  by  many  local  residents,  pilots,  and  several  state Â

representatives.  6HYHUDO VDIHW\ SURMHFWV ZHUH determined  to  be  more  important  at  the  time  and  it  was  announced  WKDW WKRVH VDIHW\ SURMHFWV ZRXOG EH GRQH ÂżUVW 7KH ÂżUVW VDIHW\ SURMHFW FKDQJHG WKH ODQGLQJ SDWWHUQ RQ 5XQZD\ which  changed  the  approach  to  5XQZD\ IURP OHIW KDQG WR ULJKW hand  to  move  the  approach  away  from  the  mountains.  $QRWKHU VDIHW\ SURMHFW ZDV WR relocate  the  terminal/FBO  build-­ ing  which  was  too  close  to  the  taxiways,  and  replace  the  building Â

as  it  was  very  dated  and  unsafe  as  a  terminal.  Airport  security  was  addressed  by  improved  fencing  surrounding  the  airport.  Later  safety  improvements  list-­ ed  the  eventual  runway  redesign,  including  relocation,  widening,  and  lengthening.  Over  the  past  several  years,  many  safety  issues  have  been  ad-­ dressed.  Now  the  state  is  address-­ ing  the  safety  on  the  runway  itself.  All  aircraft  require  a  minimum  takeoff  distance  to  become  safely  airborne,  and  a  further  distance  to  (See  Letter,  Page  5)

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State  has  not  followed  law  in  review  of  solar  projects Concerning  the  solar  industry  and  Public  Service  Board  effect  on  Addison  County,  beginning  with  PSB  7645: Excerpt  from  Vermont  Su-­ preme  Court  Order  2011-­352,  April  12,  2012:  â€œBefore  turning  to  the  Board’s  decision,  we  begin  by  outlining  the  applicable  law.  Under  30  V.S.A.,  Section  248,  no  company  may  construct  an  electric  generation  facility  within  the  State  RI 9HUPRQW ZLWKRXW ÂżUVW REWDLQLQJ D FHUWLÂżFDWH RI SXEOLF JRRG IURP WKH Board.  30  V.S.A.,  Section  248(a)(2) (A).  Section  248(b)  generally  sets  IRUWK FULWHULD WKDW PXVW EH VDWLVÂżHG EHIRUH WKH %RDUG LVVXHV D FHUWLÂż-­ cate  of  public  good.  Section  248(b) (5)  in  particular  requires  in  part  WKDW WKH %RDUG ÂżQGV WKDW D IDFLOLW\ ‘will  not  have  an  undue  adverse  effect RQ DHVWKHWLFV VSHFLÂżHG LQ V.S.A.,  Section  6086(a)(8)’.  Section  6086(a)(8)  â€“  which  also  applies  in  the  context  of  Act  250  permit  ap-­ SOLFDWLRQV ² LQ WXUQ VSHFLÂżHV WKDW WKH %RDUG PXVW ÂżQG WKDW WKH SURMHFW ‘will  not  have  an  undue  adverse  ef-­ fect  on  the  scenic  or  natural  beauty  of  the  area,  aesthetics,  historic  sites  or  rare  and  irreplaceable  natural  areas’.â€?

Excerpt  from  Vermont  law,  30  V.S.A.,  Section  248(2)(A)(B):  â€œNo  company  â€Ś  may  begin  site  preparation  for  or  construction  of  an  electric  generation  facility  or  electric  transmission  facility  within  the  State  which  is  designed  for  immediate  or  eventual  operation  at  any  voltage  â€Ś  unless  the  Public  6HUYLFH %RDUG ÂżUVW ÂżQGV WKDW WKH same  will  promote  the  general  good  RI WKH 6WDWH DQG LVVXHV D FHUWLÂżFDWH to  that  effect.â€? Section  248(4)(A):  â€œWith  respect  to  a  facility  located  in  the  State,  the  Public  Service  Board  shall  hold  a  nontechnical  public  hearing  on  each  petition IRU VXFK ÂżQGLQJ DQG FHUWLÂżFDWH ´ There  have  not  been  public  hear-­ ings  concerning  the  solar  industry. In  addition,  the  Public  Service  %RDUG KDV DSSURYHG VDFULÂżFLQJ 9HU-­ mont  lives  and  property  for  cheap  and  explosive  fuel  from  Canada  (PSB  7970). The  record  shows  that  the  Public  Service  Board  has  not  followed  Vermont  law  (Vt.  Const.,  Ch.  1,  Art.  DQG 2DWK RI 2IÂżFH 9W &RQVW Ch.  2,  Section  56),  which  is  a  legal  vocabulary  way  of  saying  that  they  have  deprived  we  the  people, Â

Vermonters,  of  our  constitution-­ ally  guaranteed  civil  rights  of  due  process. Vermont  Constitution,  â€œA  Declaration  of  the  Rights  of  the  Inhabitants  of  the  State  of  Vermont,  Chapter  1,  Article  4,  Every  person  ZLWKLQ WKLV VWDWH RXJKW WR ÂżQG D FHU-­ tain  remedy,  by  having  recourse  to  the  laws,  for  all  injuries  or  wrongs  which  one  might  receive  in  person,  property  or  character;Íž  every  person  ought  to  obtain  right  and  justice,  freely,  and  without  being  obliged  to  purchase  it;Íž  completely  and  without  denial;Íž  promptly  and  without  delay;Íž  conformably  to  the  laws.  Article  6,  That  all  power  being  originally  in-­ herent  in  and  consequently  derived  from  the  people,  therefore,  all  of-­ ÂżFHUV RI JRYHUQPHQW ZKHWKHU OHJLV-­ lative  or  executive,  are  their  trustees  and  servants;Íž  and  at  all  times,  in  a  legal  way,  accountable  to  them.â€? We  the  people  have  the  authority  and  responsibility  to  secure  those  rights  of  due  process.  If  you  would  like  to  join  in  honoring  our  heritage  and  protecting  our  legacy,  please  write  to  me  at  05472.  Let’s  save  our  state. John  Madden New  Haven

Middlebury  College  earns  thanks  for  recent  event Editor’s  note:  The  following  is  an  open  letter  to  Middlebury  College  President  Ron  Liebowitz,  faculty  and  students. The  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  International  Day  that  Middlebury  College  faculty,  staff  and  students  provided  on  your  college  campus  exceeded  all  our  expectations.  Under  the  leader-­ ship  of  International  Student  and  Scholar  Advisor  Joani  Taylor,  a  remarkable  day  unfolded.  Our  ninth-­graders  came  to  understand  that  they  are  global  citizens,  part  of  an  international  community  that  can  be  seen  and  heard  and  felt  right  here  in  Addison  County. Joani  Taylor  brought  20  of  your  international  students  to  Mt.  Abra-­ ham  in  the  spring  of  2014.  The  high  school  and  college  interac-­ tions  were  so  positive  that  students  and  faculty  from  both  institutions  began  brainstorming  ways  to  get  every  ninth-­grader  speaking  with  your  students  and  faculty.  Through  meetings  and  emails  that  Joani  facilitated  throughout  the  summer Â

and  fall,  a  collaborative  effort  de-­ veloped  which  made  International  Day  possible. Dean  of  International  Programs  Jeff  Cason  welcomed  the  120  ninth-­graders  at  Wilson  Hall.  Kristen  Mullins  and  the  Language  in  Motion  students  enthusiasti-­ cally  shared  their  adventures  in  the  Middle  East.  Bill  Mayers  and  the  International  Program  and  2II &DPSXV 6WXG\ RIÂżFH FUHDWHG a  workshop  where  Middlebury  faculty  and  students  engaged  our  ninth-­graders  in  a  geography  les-­ son  and  helped  our  ninth-­graders  imagine  themselves  as  future  study-­abroad  students. Assistant  Professor  of  Political  Science  Jessica  Teets  facilitated  ¿YH :RUOG ,VVXH SUHVHQWDWLRQV E\ approximately  20  of  her  students.  Many  international  student  schol-­ ars  presented  their  experiences  to  our  students  while  others  were  fa-­ cilitators  and  escorted  our  students  to  workshops  around  campus.  As-­ sistant  Professor  of  Environmental  Studies  Mez  Baker-­Medard  and Â

Heather  Neuwirth  at  the  Center  for  Social  Entrepreneurship  welcomed  Mt.  Abraham  students  into  their  RI¿FHV DQG HQJDJHG WKH VWXGHQWV LQ meaningful  discussions.  Other  pre-­ senters  included  Visiting  Professor  of  Political  Science  Orion  Lewis. Your  facilities  helped  students  relax  and  envision  themselves  be-­ yond  their  home  towns  and  school  where  they  may  continue  their  learning  in  the  larger  world. We  would  like  to  thank  the  entire  college  and  particularly  the  students,  staff  and  faculty  mem-­ bers  who  made  International  Day  SRVVLEOH 0D\ ZH ¿QG QHZ ZD\V RI connecting,  improving  and  learn-­ ing  with  each  other  in  the  years  to  come. Thank  you. Anne  Friedrichs,  Andrew  Jones,  Colleen  Kiley,  Thomas  Learmonth,  Gabriel  Hamilton  and  Vicki  Bronson Ninth-­grade  team  teachers Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School Bristol

north  700  feet,  moving  the  run-­ way  north  end,  extending  the  cur-­ rent  paved  runway  to  3,200  feet,  giving  aircraft  currently  using  the  airport  a  greater  safety  margin  for  taking  off  in  either  direction.  It  would  also  leave  a  safety  zone  to  the  north.  Aircraft  taking  off  would  be  able  to  take  advantage  of  the  larger  runway  to  get  air-­ borne  safely  in  either  direction.  Anyone  in  the  Middlebury  area  who  has  traveled  on  Route  30  between  Middlebury  and  Corn-­ wall  since  the  state  AOT  recently  widened  that  road  can  attest  that  a  wider  shoulder  travel  area  is  a  safer  one.  Just  leave  Route  30  and  travel  to  Shoreham  on  Route  74  if  you  want  to  know  what  a  narrow  roadway  with  no  shoulder  is  like.  The  same  holds  true  for  aircraft  landing  at  Middlebury  airport.  Widening  the  runway  by  10  feet  is  like  adding  shoulder  and  is  just  common  sense  as  it  just  adds  a  margin  of  safety  for  anyone  land-­ ing  on  the  runway.  The  plans  presented  are  all  about  safety  at  Middlebury  air-­ port. Art  Remick Shoreham Editor’s  note:  The  writer  sub-­ mitted  some  images  of  the  airport  runway  that  appear  with  the  letter  on  addisonindependent.com.

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(Continued  from  Page  4) safely  clear  ground  obstructions,  such  as  trees,  which  grow  taller  and  become  a  greater  obstruction.  Trees  on  state-­owned  land  can  be  cut/pruned  with  ease.  However,  trees  on  private  lands  require  the  state  to  obtain  owner  permission  to  cut/prune.  When  that  permis-­ sion  is  not  obtained,  those  same  trees  become  a  greater  hazard  over  time.  Middlebury  airport  is  lucky  as  there  is  enough  state-­owned  land  to  help  alleviate  some  obstruction  problems.  While  only  2,500  feet  is  currently  paved  runway,  over  4,000  feet  of  runway  area  exists,  remnants  of  the  1952  runway  once  used  by  DC-­3s.  Pilots  cur-­ rently  use  this  cleared,  mowed,  maintained  unpaved  runway  during  summer  hot  weather  when  the  added  distance  allows  them  to  take  off  safely.  That  unpaved  portion,  however,  requires  that  they  use  more  throttle  and  engine  power  to  overcome  the  rolling  resistance  on  rough  ground  and  grass. The  current  plan  is  to  move  the  paved  runway  south  end  to  the  north  by  as  much  as  240  feet,  giving  a  larger  safety  zone  on  the  south  end  and  moving  it  further  from  obstructions.  It  would  also  extend  the  paved  runway  to  the Â

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Obituaries

ADDISON COUNTY

Lucas LaFountain Boyd, 25, native of Middlebury ST.  PETERSBURG,  Fla.  â€”  Lucas  Chase  LaFountain  Boyd,  25,  beloved  son,  brother,  grandson,  nephew  and  friend,  died  in  a  car  accident  on  Oct.  24,  2014. He  was  born  in  Middlebury,  Vt.,  where  he  attended  Mary  Hogan  Elementary,  and  later  lived  in  Mexico  and  Florida.  After  majoring  in  environ-­ mental  studies  at  college,  he  worked  for  the  Florida  Park  Service,  while  living  aboard  a  sailboat  in  Biscayne  Bay.  He  later  moved  to  St.  Petersburg. Relatives  say  he  was  an  avid  player  of  chess  and  basketball,  and  will  be  fondly  remembered  and  sadly  missed  for  his  ready  smile,  sense  of  humor,  and  big-­heartedness  for  people  and  animals,  especially  strays. He  is  survived  by  his  mother,  Barbara  Boyd;Íž  his  father,  Paul  LaFountain;Íž  LUCAS  LAFOUNTAIN  BOYD his  brother,  Sylvan  (Ashley)  Boyd;Íž  numerous  aunts,  uncles  and  cousins;Íž  Memorial  donations  may  be  made  and  a  nephew. WR WKH +XPDQH 6RFLHW\ ¸

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Candy Smith, 49, Ripton RIPTON  â€”  Candy  Laine  Smith,  49,  died  early  Tuesday  morning,  Dec.  2,  2014,  at  the  University  of  Vermont  Medical  Center  in  Burlington  after  a  long  illness. Born  Feb.  28,  1965,  in  Williamsport,  Pa.,  she  was  the  daugh-­ ter  of  the  late  John  and  Catherine  (Tibbens)  Smith. She  was  a  graduate  of  St.  Johnsbury  Academy,  class  of  1983.  She  furthered  her  education  and  earned  her  paralegal  degree  from  the  Vermont  Law  School. She  worked  at  the  Counseling  Service  of  Addison  County  in  Middlebury  and  had  also  worked  in  the  Chittenden  County  court  system  DV D FRXUW FOHUN DQG WKH 2IÂż FH RI Child  Support  in  Waterbury  with  the  state  of  Vermont. +HU IDPLO\ VD\V VKH HQMR\HG Âż VK ing,  camping  and  motorcycles. She  is  survived  by  her  companion,  James  â€œJimâ€?  Hadd  of  Ripton;Íž  her  children,  Brandon  Yandow  of  Ripton  and  Casie  Yandow  of  Pennsylvania;Íž  her  brother,  Steven  Smith  of  Oklahoma;Íž  several  aunts,  uncles,  nieces,  nephews  and  cousins;Íž  and  her  former  companion,  Tracey  Yandow.

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SALISBURY  â€”  Elaine  M.  Kellogg,  66,  died  Wednesday  evening,  Dec.  10,  2014,  at  Helen  Porter  Healthcare  and  Rehabilitation  Center. Born  in  Randolph  June  19,  1948,  she  was  the  daughter  of  the  late  Wayne  and  Arretta  (Jacobs)  Luce.  She  was  a  graduate  of  Braintree  Randolph  Union  High  School,  class  of  1966. Elaine  worked  for  Holden  Insurance  many  years.  She  was  an  avid  golfer  and  was  a  life  member  of  Neshobe  Golf  Club.  Her  inter-­ ests  included  arts  and  crafts,  baking,  and  spending  time  with  friends  and  family.  Surviving  family  members  include  her  husband,  Steven  Kellogg  of  Salisbury;Íž  three  daughters,  Gretchen  Huestis  of  Leicester,  Tara  Kellogg  of  Fort  Lauderdale,  Fla.,  and  Stephanie  Kellogg  and  Lance  Chicoine  of  Leicester;Íž  two  brothers,  Walter Â

Luce  and  his  wife  Bonnie  of  Palm  Springs,  Calif.,  and  Edward  Luce  and  his  wife  Judy  of  Randolph;Íž  two  sisters,  Diane  Izzo  and  her  husband  John  of  Bradenton,  Fla.,  and  Lorretta  Hutchinson  of  Randolph;Íž  four  grandchildren,  Lexi  Huestis,  Maya  Huestis,  Keenan  Kellogg-­Chicoine  and  Colin  Kellogg-­Chicoine  of  Leicester,  and  surrogate  son  Aaron  Morel  of  Baltimore;Íž  and  several  nieces  and  nephews. Elaine  was  predeceased  by  a  brother,  Henry  Luce,  and  a  sister,  Roberta  Montgomery.  Calling  hours  will  be  on  Thursday,  Dec.  18,  from  6-­8:30  p.m.  at  Sanderson-­Ducharme  Funeral  Home,  located  at  117  South  Main  St.,  Middlebury.  There  will  also  be  a  â€œCelebration  of  Lifeâ€?  at  Cattails  Restaurant  on  Sunday,  Dec.  21,  starting  at  2  p.m.  with  the  sharing  of  memories  from  all  who  care  to  participate.

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Kenneth Sawyer, 79, New Haven NEW  HAVEN  â€”  Kenneth  Wayne  Sawyer,  79,  of  New  Haven  died  Thursday,  Dec.  11,  2014,  in  his  home,  surrounded  by  his  family. He  was  born  Dec.  30,  1934,  in  the  same  home  in  New  Haven,  the  son  of  Charles  E.  and  Lucy  M.  (Sanders)  Sawyer.  He  attended  Beeman  Academy,  graduating  in  1952.  He  operated  the  Cloverset  Farm,  the  family  dairy  farm,  for  his  entire  life. Filled  with  the  spirit  of  service,  he  helped  found  the  New  Haven  Volunteer  Fire  Department  in  1967  and  received  the  Addison  County  )LUHÂż JKWHUV $VVRFLDWLRQ &RPSDQ\ 2IÂż FHU RI WKH <HDU $ZDUG LQ Through  the  years,  he  served  as  a  New  Haven  town  justice  of  the  peace  and  as  a  member  of  the  New  Haven  zoning  board  and  the  Beeman  Elementary  school  board,  as  well  as  serving  as  a  county  committee Â

member  of  the  ASCA,  later  Farm  Services  Agency. He  is  survived  by  his  wife  of  51  years,  Suzanne  of  New  Haven;͞  chil-­ dren  Thomas  Sawyer  and  wife  Carol  of  West  Rutland,  Richard  Sawyer  and  wife  Bobbie  Jo,  Theresa  Sawyer,  and  Timothy  Sawyer  and  companion  Hilda  Vincent  of  New  Haven;͞  12  grandchildren;͞  and  a  great-­grandson. A  Mass  of  Christian  burial  was  celebrated  on  Monday,  Dec.  15,  at  10  a.m.  at  St.  Ambrose  Catholic  Church  in  Bristol  with  burial  in  the  Greenwood  Cemetery  immediately  following.  A  reception  was  held  at  St.  Ambrose  following  the  interment.  Memorial  contributions  may  be  sent  to  Have  A  Heart  Food  Shelf,  c/o  St.  Ambrose  Church,  11  School  St.,  Bristol,  VT  05443,  or  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice,  PO  Box  754,  Middlebury,  VT  05753.

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Lawrence Kemp, 54, Cornwall

CORNWALL  â€”  Lawrence  unexpectedly  Thursday,  Dec.  11,  2014,  obituary  will  appear  in  a  future  edition  A  memorial  service  will  be  held  on  Paul  Kemp,  54,  of  Cornwall  died  at  Porter  Medical  Center.  A  complete  of  the  Addison  Independent.  Tuesday,  Dec.  16,  2014,  at  11  a.m.  at  the  Sanderson-­Ducharme  Funeral  Obituary  Guidelines Funeral, Cremation & Home,  located  at  117  south  Main  St.,  Memorial Services, The  Addison  Independent  consid-­ Middlebury. ers  obituaries  community  news  and  Memorial  contributions  may  be  Pre-Planning made  to  the  funeral  home  to  assist  does  not  charge  to  print  them,  as  Services the  family. long  as  they  follow  certain  guidelines.  Call to Schedule Delivery These  guidelines  are  published  on  our  web  site:  addisonindependent. Green or Dry com.  Families  may  opt  for  unedited  (Kiln Processed)* FUNERAL HOMES paid  obituaries,  which  are  designat-­ Vergennes Bristol ed  with  â€œ¸â€?  at  the  end. &HUWLÂżHG IRU 877-3321 453-2301 9HUPRQW +HDW 7UHDWPHQW

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Letters to the Editor Vergennes  resident  explains  neighborhood  opposition  to  the  recent  playground  proposal After  reading  Andy  Kirkaldy’s  article  (Thursday,  Dec.  4)  and  Angelo  Lynn’s  editorial  from  Mon-­ day,  Dec.  8,  it  is  painfully  obvious  to  me  that  both  articles  about  the  Vergennes  toddler  park  proposal  really  only  tell  one  side  of  the  story.  As  one  of  the  residents  who  is  against  this  project,  I  can  tell  you  there  is  far  more  to  this  than  what  has  been  reported  and  there  are  many  reasons  why  we  don’t  support  this  project.  It  is  incred-­ ibly  disappointing  to  me  that  we  (the  â€œopposing  voicesâ€?)  have  not  been  approached  so  the  Indepen-­ dent  could  provide  a  non-­biased  article  that  is  based  on  all  the  facts.  I  would  like  to  share  our  concerns  with  both  the  Independent  as  well  as  the  City  Council.  I  would  also  like   to  state  the  fact  that  these  same  concerns  have  been  brought  up  since  August  2013,  well  over  a  year  ago.  An  East  Street  resi-­ dent  and  I,  among  a  couple  other  citizens,  have  been  attending  a  majority  of  the  Recreation  Com-­ mittee  meetings  since  then,  as  well  as  a  couple  City  Council  meetings.  We’ve  talked  to  many  residents  and  have  spoken  on  their  behalf  at  the  meetings.  First  and  foremost:  the  com-­ PHQWV DERXW LQFUHDVHG WUDIÂżF noise,  and  added  activity  in  the  neighborhood  â€”  those  would  be  the  least  of  our  concerns.  We  have  never  mentioned  any  of  those  as  a  problem.  To  be  honest,  I  would  love  to  see  more  kids  playing  in  playgrounds,  it  makes  me  sad  when  I  take  my  children  to  the  school’s  playground  on  a  beauti-­ ful  sunny  day  and  there  are  only  a  couple  other  kids  there. Here  are  the  real  concerns  be-­ hind  the  objections  to  this  project. ‡ /RFDWLRQ *This  area  of  grass  is  used  for  countless  things  as  a  green  space.  Parking  for  school  or  pool  events,  children  playing,  families  watching  WKH ÂżUHZRUNV ,W HYHQ ÂłKRVWHG´ WKH neighborhood  block  party  this  year. 7KLV DUHD LV SURQH WR Ă€RRGLQJ so  an  extensive  drainage  system  will  need  to  be  in  place  before  anything  is  built.  There  is  one  line  item  on  the  estimate  for  the  park  of  $750  for  this.  The  area  also  includes  an  access  road  to  which  the  next  door  neighbor  has  right  of  way.  Not  one  member  of  the  Recreation  Committee  has  ap-­ proached  her  about  this  project.  She’s  in  her  80s  and  can’t  get  out  to  various  meetings  but  has  many  concerns  about  this  project  and  has  spoken  to  me  and  others  with  her  concerns. *Right  next  to  a  busy  road  with  a  pool  on  the  other  side.  Sure,  East  Street  is  technically  a  one-­way,  25  mph  street.  However,  there  are  plenty  of  cars  who  drive  much  faster  than  that,  as  well  as  the  wrong  way.  Many  residents  park  along  the  side,  making  visibility Â

a  challenge  when  crossing  the  road.  It  is  a  dangerous  street  for  small  children.  And  in  the  summer,  the  pool  is  open  right  next  door.  People  involved  in  overseeing  the  pool  are  very  concerned  that  chil-­ dren  may  run  into  the  pool  area.  It  also  increases  their  responsibili-­ ties,  as  if  there  are  any  injuries  at  the  playground,  a  parent  would  naturally  bring  the  child  to  the  closest  possible  place  for  assis-­ tance,  plus  it  will  most  likely  lead  to  many  people  asking  to  use  the  restroom  facilities.  (And  of  course,  during  the  school  year,  I  expect  parents  will  ask  to  use  the  school  bathrooms.) *Why  put  another  playground  right  near  where  two  already  exist?  7KHUH DUH VR IHZ VSHFLÂżF ÂłFKLOG designedâ€?  spaces  in  Vergennes  that  it  is  just  wasteful  to  add  another  one  almost  right  next  to  the  originals.  A  swing  and  slide  on  the  green  would  be  so  much  more  centralized  and  useful.  One  down  by  the  boat  launch  would  be  help-­ ful  for  summer  visitors  and  a  great  option  for  Vergennes  residents  who  use  the  newly  cleared  out  area  for  ¿VKLQJ RU ZDONLQJ ,W ZRXOG EH D great  place  for  a  boat  structure  and  it’s  also  very  close  to  the  library.  The  school  is  not  exactly  central  to  the  town. *And  speaking  of  the  play-­ grounds  by  the  school:  this  loca-­ tion  is  far  enough  away  that  many  parents  won’t  feel  comfortable  splitting  up  their  children  if  they  have  older  and  younger  siblings.  They  have  two  choices:  force  the  older  children  to  play  in  the  â€œbabyâ€?  park  or  send  them  to  the  bigger  playgrounds,  which  are  out  of  sight  and  hearing  range.  What  happens  if  a  7-­year-­old  falls  off  the  monkey  bars  because  the  mom  is  in  the  toddler  park  with  the  2-­year-­old?  A  smaller  toddler  park  in  the   triangle  by  the  skate  park  would  be  a  per-­ fect  location  â€”  parents  could  have  visibility  and  stay  with  the  younger  ones.  It  would   also  give  better  ac-­ cess  for  the  EEE  program. ‡ 6L]H DQG VFRSH 7KLV SURMHFW VWDUWHG RXW DV D PRQVWHU ÂżOOLQJ XS the  entire  green,  far  bigger  than  a  â€œsmall  toddler  park.â€?  There  were  hedge  mazes  that  would  need  to  be  trimmed  and  the  original  plan  did  not  even  include  a  fence.  At  one  point,  the  price  ballooned  up  to  about  $80,000,  including  expected  donated  labor  and  materials  (which  were  not  actually  previously  vol-­ unteered  â€”  only  assumed).  Sure,  it’s  only  three  objects  now,  but  it  still  takes  up  that  entire  green  space.  And  if  it  only  has  three  elements,  why  do  we  need  four  parking  spaces  for  such  a  â€œsmallâ€?  park?  If  this  project  was  realisti-­ cally  scaled  down  to  two  to  three  elements  and  the  entire  footprint  was  made  smaller,  it  would  be  so  much  more  practical  if  this  was  the  only  space  available.  There Â

are  usually  enough  empty  parking  spaces  at  the  school  to  not  really  need  additional  spaces  and  there  would  still  be  some  green  area  for  free  play  as  well  as  potential  room  for  expansion  of  the  pool. ‡ &RVW 7KHUHÂśV DQ LQLWLDO FRVW RI building  the  park,  which  will  come  out  of  the  Water  Tower  fund.  While  it’s  not  directly  coming  from  taxes,  per  se,  the  money  does  belong  to  the  citizens.  And  maintenance  will  need  to  be  done.  At  this  point,  the  school  custodians  are  taking  care  of  the  lawn  when  they  mow  the  school’s  property.  The  park  will  be  part  of  the  city’s  responsibil-­ ity  and  mowing  around  a  fence  and  objects  will  certainly  cost  far  more  on  a  yearly  basis  than  a  Ă€DW SLHFH RI ODQG $QG , H[SHFW LW will  increase  taxes  in  the  future.  Taxpayers  should  have  the  right  to  know  and  decide  on  projects  that  will  increase  their  property  taxes  and  use  of  public  space. ‡ 0DLQWHQDQFH DQG VHFXULW\ Take  a  look  at  the  skate  park.  On  DQ\ JLYHQ GD\ \RX FDQ ÂżQG EURNHQ glass,  trash  and  even  used  condoms  down  there.  The  VUES  custodians  are  constantly  picking  up  trash  near  that  area,  even  though  it  is  not  their  responsibility.  Benches  have  been  thrown  into  the  pool  and  last  summer,  there  were  roof  tiles  ripped  off  the  school.  Vandalism  is  quite  rampant  in  that  area.  How  can  we  say  adding  another  area  to  maintain  is  a  good  idea  when  we  can’t  even  take  care  of  and  protect  the  ones  we  have?  Â‡ 7KH JUDQW DSSOLFDWLRQ VXUH there  was  a  mistake  made  with  the  percentages,  I  can  accept  that.  However,  did  you  know  the  grant  required  the  matching  funds  to  already  be  in  place?  This  applica-­ WLRQ ZDV ÂżOHG LQ $XJXVW RI DQG the  allocation  of  the  funds  was  not  even  brought  to  the  City  Council  for  approval  until  August  of  2014.  And  the  letters  of  recommenda-­ tion?  I  don’t  believe  a  letter  from  the  chairman  of  the  committee  and  a  committee  member  should  be  writing  the  letters,  I  think  the  grant  asked  for  people  outside  the  project.  There  are  other  issues  as  well. ‡ 7UDQVSDUHQF\ KDYLQJ D ÂłSXE-­ licâ€?  meeting  at  8  a.m.  on  Friday  mornings  isn’t  exactly  conducive  to  most  residents’  schedules  and  there  were  often  many  members  absent,  sometimes  preventing  a  quorum.  And  as  far  as  minutes  and  agendas,  all  one  has  to  do  is  take  a  look  at  the  city’s  website  â€”  http://ver-­ gennes.org/government/recreation  â€”  to  see  that  they  have  not  been  posting  them  consistently  â€”  many  are  missing.  I  realize  this  is  a  small  committee,  but  considering  the  is-­ VXH ZDV VSHFLÂżFDOO\ EURXJKW XS DQG promises  were  made  to  ensure  that  all  information  would  be  available,  this  is  a  bit  disappointing.  Â‡ &LWL]HQ LQWHUHVW 7KLV LV SURE-­ ably  my  biggest  topic.  As  I  said Â

earlier,  I  have  attended  many  meet-­ ings.  From  the  beginning,  we  have  asked  the  committee  to  poll  the  neighbors,  poll  the  residents,  as  I  think  most  people  would  agree  that  a  survey  with  only  127  responses  is  a  pretty  small  sampling  out  of  2,600  residents.  Especially  since  it  was  not  just  limited  to  Vergennes  residents.  I  have  brought  up  this  concern  since  the  very  beginning  and  we  were  constantly  told  that  everyone  they  talked  to  was  in  favor  of  the  project.  I  was  shocked  WR ÂżQG RXW KRZ PDQ\ IULHQGV , KDYH that  live  in  Vergennes  and  have  children  in  the  school  system  that  did  not  know  about  the  project.  I  kept  asking  the  committee  to  put  RXW D VXUYH\ DERXW WKLV VSHFLÂżF project  or  at  least  talk  to  nearby  residents  and  they  would  not.  I  decided  to  do  one  on  my  own  and  while  I  only  got  about  100  re-­ sponses,  they  were  very  enlighten-­ ing  and  reinforced  my  belief  that  there  is  both  opposition  as  well  as  ignorance  about  this  project.  I  let  the  committee  know  I  was  doing  the  survey  and  while  I  was  asked  to  clarify  in  Front  Porch  Forum  that  it  was  not  being  posted  by  the  committee,  they  had  no  interest  in  the  results.  Add  in  the  fact  that  a  petition  against  the  park  was  signed  by  55  Vergennes  residents,  includ-­ ing  most  on  East  Street,  saying  they  did  not  want  this  to  go  forward  as  is.  I  think  those  are  most  of  the  actual  opinions  of  the  residents  who  are  opposed  to  this  project.  1RW LQFUHDVHG WUDIÂżF , FDQ JR LQWR far  more  details  than  this,  but  I  can  sum  up  my  feelings  very  simply.  A  couple  months  ago,  I  ran  into  Mayor  Bill  Benton  in  the  City  Green  and  he  asked  me  what  I  thought  about  the  proposed  location  by  the  skate  park.  This  is  what  I  told  him: “If  they  want  to  build  a  small Â

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toddler  park  in  a  practical  location,  OLNH WKDW JUHHQ , DP ÂżQH ZLWK WKDW If  they  want  to  build  a  big  $50-­,  $60-­,  or  even  $80,000  park  some-­ where  in  town  that  makes  sense  and  will  be  available  to  all  ages  of  children,  I  am  OK  with  that.  How-­ ever,  I  am  not  OK  with  this  project  in  this  location.â€?  And  I  think  many  residents  feel  exactly  the  same  way.  I  truly  hope  this  paper  will  consider  investigating  this  issue  IXUWKHU DQG ÂżQGLQJ RXW ERWK VLGHV RI the  story.  I  also  hope  the  Vergennes  City  Council  members  understand  the  many  concerns.  All  we  are  asking  is  that  this  is  put  to  a  vote  and  that  the  citizens  have  a  chance  to  decide  whether  or  not  this  park  is  in  their  best  interest.  If  we  have  to  vote  to  donate  $250  to  go  to  the  Humane  Society,  how  in  the  world  does  $21,000  get  allocated  without  a  majority  approval?  If  the  majority  of  the  citizens  want  a  toddler  park  and  the  size  and  scope  of  the  project  makes  sense,  I  would  completely  back  it.  However,  there  has  been  far  too  little  research  in  my  opinion  as  far  as  what  the  public  wants.  The  committee,  for  some  reason,  does  not  seem  to  want  to  explore  other  RSWLRQV RU ÂżQG RXW SXEOLF RSLQLRQ DQG , ÂżQG WKDW YHU\ GLVFRXUDJLQJ Heather  Simons Vergennes

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communitycalendar Library.  Shoreham  native  Anna  Stevens  will  be  hosting  an  information  session  for  travel  abroad  organization  Where  There  Be  Dragons.  Stevens  will  provide  information  about  summer  and  gap  year  programming  in  the  developing  world.  Refreshments  will  be  provided. School  choral  and  band  concert  in  Ferrisburgh.  Thursday,  Dec.  18,  7-­9  p.m.,  Ferrisburgh  Central  School.  FCS  elementary  students  give  their  annual  concert.  Free. Musicians’  party  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  18,  7  p.m.,  Middlebury  Community  Music  Center  (Middlebury  Community  House).  Players  of  all  orchestral  instruments  are  welcome  to  join  in  this  conductor-­led  event,  whether  they  practice  every  day  or  haven’t  played  in  years.  Bring  a  music  stand  if  you  have  one,  plus  a  drink  and  snack  to  share,  if  you  would  like.  RSVP  with  your  instrument  to  director@mcmcvt.org.

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Making  tracks SNOWSHOERS  MAKE  THEIR  way  through  the  woods  on  a  Green  Mountain  Club  excursion  in  February  2011.  The  club’s  Bread  Loaf  Section  will  lead  an  hour-­long  snowshoe  outing  on  Saturday,  Dec.  20,  on  the  Texas  Falls  Nature  Trail  in  Hancock.  See  the  calendar  listing  for  contact  information. 3KRWR E\ 5XWK 3HQÂż HOG

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Mr.  Christmas  Tree  Pageant  in  Bristol.  Monday,  Dec.  15,  6:30-­ 8:30  p.m.,  Holley  Hall.  Second  annual  Addison  County  Young  Life  event.  Six  senior  high  school  boys  compete  for  the  Mr.  Christmas  Tree  crown.  Free.  Info:  802-­349-­0498. Handbell  concert  and  Christmas  sing-­along  in  Weybridge.  Monday,  Dec.  15,  7:30-­9  p.m.,  Weybridge  Congregational  Church.  Free  will  donation.  Info:  545-­2895.

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Holiday  craft  workshop  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  16,  6:30-­7:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Make  draft  dodgers  and  other  sewn  crafts.  Draft  dodgers  can  help  lower  your  heat  bill.  Info:  388-­4095.

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Senior  program  in  Lincoln.  Wednesday,  Dec.  17,  10-­10:45  a.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  Local  author  Dona  Norton  will  talk  about  the  four  books  she  has  written  and  her  journey  as  an  author.  Followed  by  the  library’s  holiday  sing-­along.  Holiday  tea  and  sing-­along  in  Lincoln.  Wednesday,  Dec.  17,  10:45  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  Third  annual  event.  Singing  and  treats. Youth  play  auditions  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  Dec.  17,  4-­6  p.m.,  Holley  Hall.  Children  ages  6  to  6  are  invited  to  audition  for  a  role  in  â€œThe  Problem  in  Bumbalabumba,â€?  a  fairytale  comedy  by  Jim  Stapleton.  The  show  will  be  produced  in  late  February.  â€œAlice  in  Wonderlandâ€?  on  stage  in  Lincoln.  Wednesday,  Dec.  17,  6:30-­7:30  p.m.,  Burnham  Hall.  Red  Cedar  School,  with  Very  Merry  Theater,  performs  in  this  musical  production.  Free. &KDUWHU +RXVH %HQHÂż W &RQFHUW DQG &DURO Sing  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  17,  7-­9  p.m.,  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church.  Fourth  annual  event  to  support  the  Charter  House  Coalition.  Area  singers  will  perform  their  favorite  seasonal  music  pieces.  Congregational  singing  with  organ Â

accompaniment  will  be  interspersed  among  the  vocal  solos  and  small-­group  ensembles.  Admission  by  donation.  Refreshments  served  following  the  concert. Blues  jam  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  17,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  Dennis  Willmott  from  Left  Eye  Jump  will  provide  lead  guitar,  bass  and  drums  if  you  need  backup  or  take  a  break  and  let  you  play.  Bring  your  instrument  and  get  ready  to  jam.  Info:  www.go51main.com.

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18

THURSDAY

Blood  drive  in  Vergennes.  Thursday,  Dec.  18,  8:30  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Vergennes  Union  High  School.  All  blood  types  needed.  Info:  www.redcross-­ blood.org  or  1-­800-­733-­2767. Adult  education  orientation  and  enrollment  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  18,  9:30  a.m.-­12:30  p.m.,  282  Boardman  St.  Vermont  Adult  Learning  invites  adults  interested  in  completing  their  educational  goals  to  come  learn  more  about  requirements  to  earn  a  high  school  diploma,  prepare  for  college  or  gain  a  *(' FHUWLÂż FDWH 2SHQ WR DOO DGXOWV RU ROGHU Advance  signup  is  recommended:  388-­4392,  addisoninfo@vtadultlearning.org  or  in  person.  Advent  concert  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  18,  12:15-­12:45  p.m.,  St.  Stephen’s  Episcopal  Church.  The  third  in  an  annual  series  of  three  concerts.  Emily  Sunderman  and  Susanne  Peck  will  perform  Bach’s  Concerto  for  Two  Violins,  accompanied  by  George  Matthew,  organist.  Free. Gingerbread  house  workshop  for  kids  in  Salisbury.  Thursday,  Dec.  18,  2:45-­4  p.m.,  Salisbury  Free  Public  Library. “Lights  of  Loveâ€?  tree  lighting  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  18,  5:30  p.m.,  Homeward  Bound,  Addison  County  Humane  Society.  To  honor  pets  both  living  and  lost.  Lights  $3  each;Íž  donations  can  be  made  at  the  shelter,  236  Boardman  St.,  online  at  www.homeward-­ boundanimals.org  or  by  phone  at  802-­388-­ 1100,  ext.  224. Bridge  School  holiday  show  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  18,  6:30-­7:30  p.m.,  Bridge  School,  1469  Exchange  St.  The  whole  school  puts  on  this  34th  annual  production,  written  by  the  sixth-­grade  class.  Music,  dance,  comedy,  drama.  Study  abroad  information  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  18,   7-­8  p.m.,  Ilsley  Public Â

FRIDAY

Hanukkah  story  time  in  Lincoln.  Friday,  Dec.  19,  10:30-­11  a.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  Dick  Nessen  will  bring  his  menorah  and  share  about  the  meaning  of  the  holiday.  Stories  and  songs,  too. Tween  movie  afternoon  in  Lincoln.  Friday,  Dec.  19,  4  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  â€œElf.â€?  Ages  10  and  up  welcome.  Popcorn  and  drinks  provided. Community  Christmas  caroling  in  Bristol.  Friday,  Dec.  19,  6-­8  p.m.,  meet  in  front  of  Holley  Hall.  All  are  welcome.  Children  under  10  must  be  accompanied  by  an  adult.  Free.  Info:  453-­5885. “Night  Firesâ€?  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  19,  8-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Annual  winter  solstice  celebration  for  our  times,  rooted  in  ancient  traditions;Íž  an  opera  with  poetry  and  dance,  a  pageant  rich  in  color,  image  and  spirit.  Tickets  $24  general  admission,  $20  seniors/students,  available  at  the  THT  box  RIÂż FHV RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ Also  on  Dec.  20  and  21.

Dec

20

SATURDAY

Green  Mountain  Club  hike  or  snowshoe  in  Hancock.  Saturday,  Dec.  20,  Texas  Falls  Nature  Trail.  Trail  loop  1.2  miles  with  a  70-­foot  elevation  change.  Average  hike  time  one  hour.  Moderate.  Contact  leader  Beth  Eliason  at  802-­989-­3909  or  betheliason@gmail.com  for  details.

A  visit  with  Santa  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  20,  10  a.m.-­noon  Danforth  Pewter,  Seymour  Street.  Free. Hot  chocolate  hut  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  20,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Cannon  Park.  Hot  FRFRD ZLWK DOO WKH Âż [LQJV FHQWV SHU FXS Santa  story  time  in  Orwell.  Saturday,  Dec.  D P 2UZHOO )UHH /LEUDU\ .LGV DUH invited  to  listen  to  Santa  stories,  do  a  Santa  craft  and  eat  a  holiday  snack.  Santa  may  even  drop  by  to  say  hello.  Info:  802-­948-­2041. “Gentle  Christmasâ€?  event  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  20,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  St.  Stephen’s  Church.  A  new  event  at  St.  Stephen’s,  for  people  dealing  with  illness,  loss,  or  the  stress  of  the  holidays.  Enjoy  a  quiet  and  supportive  holiday  experience.  Soup  served  for  lunch.  Info:  info@ststephensmidd.org.  Santa  visit  in  Monkton.  Saturday,  Dec.  20,  1-­2  p.m.,  Monkton  Volunteer  Fire  Department.  6DQWD ZLOO DUULYH E\ Âż UHWUXFN -XLFH FRRN LHV DQG FDQG\ FDQHV 2SHQ WR UHVLGHQWV of  Monkton  and  neighboring  towns.  Info:  877-­2888. Live  Nativity  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Dec.  20,  4-­6  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  Take  a  guided  tour  through  various  scenes  depicting  the  events  of  the  Christmas  story,  portrayed  by  members  of  area  church.  Tours  begin  every  10-­15  minutes  and  conclude  with  music  and  holiday  treats  at  the  First  Baptist  Church  of  Bristol.  Free,  all  ages.  Info:  453-­6302. Memory  Tree  lighting  in  Leicester.  Saturday,  Dec.  20,  4-­4:30  p.m.,  Leicester  Four  Corner.  Sponsored  by  the  Leicester  Historical  Society.  Send  names  (six  for  $5)  to  Diane  Benware,  2OG -HUXVDOHP 5RDG 6DOLVEXU\ 97 05769  by  Dec.  12.  Names  will  be  posted  at  WKH WRZQ RIÂż FH DQG LQ WKH %UDQGRQ Reporter. “Night  Firesâ€?  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  20,  4-­6  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Annual  winter  solstice  celebration  for  our  times,  rooted  in  ancient  traditions;Íž  an  opera  with  poetry  and  dance,  a  pageant  rich  in  color,  image  and  spirit.  Tickets  $24  general  admission,  $20  seniors/students,  available  at  the  THT  box  RIÂż FHV RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ Also  on  Dec.  21. Joe’s  Big  Band  Christmas  Ball  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  Dec.  20,  7-­10  p.m.,  Vergennes  2SHUD +RXVH $ IDPLO\ IULHQGO\ KROLGD\ IDYRULWH of  fantastic  music,  snacks  and  more.  Tickets  and  info:  802-­877-­6737  or  www.vergennesop-­ erahouse.org. Dickerson  &  Nop  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Dec.  20,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  Susan  Nop  and  Matthew  Dickerson  perform  a  Christmas  concert  of  songs  from  their  Nashville-­recorded  CD,  â€œThe  Brilliant Â

Hallelujah! A  SNOW-­COVERED  sign  at  the  Middlebury  Congregational  Church  gives  notice  of  a  past  â€œMessiah  Sing.â€?  The  30th  annual  community  event,  conducted  by  Jeff  Rehbach,  is  on  Sunday,  Dec.  21,  at  2  p.m.  All  are  welcome  to  sing,  play  an  instrument,  or  just  enjoy  the  music.

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a  fundraiser  for  H.O.P.E.  and  the  Addison  County  Food  Shelf.  Tickets  $15  ($25  if  you’re  IHHOLQJ JHQHURXV ,QIR ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU org.

Dec

26

FRIDAY

Alumni  hockey  games  in  Middlebury.  )ULGD\ 'HF S P 0HPRULDO 6SRUWV &HQWHU Friends  of  Middlebury  Hockey  holds  its  15th  annual  Middlebury  Tigers  Alumni  Hockey  *DPHV 2OGHU SOD\HUV SOD\ DW S P \RXQJHU SOD\HUV DW S P ,QIR DQG VLJQXS at  fngdan@mac.com.  Cost:  Spectators  get  in  free,  players  make  a  $25  donation  to  Friends  of  Middlebury  Hockey.

Dec

31

WEDNESDAY

Open-­source  hardware  work-­ shop  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  'HF S P ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ /HDUQ DERXW PLFURFRQWUROOHUV VHQVRUV DQG circuits  by  experimenting  with  the  library’s  6SDUNIXQ ,QYHQWRUV .LW 6SDFH LV OLPLWHG .LGV younger  than  10  welcome  with  an  accompa-­ Q\LQJ DGXOW ,QIR

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Christmas  comedy WILL  FERRELL  STARS  in  the  hit  holiday  movie  â€œElf,â€?  which  will  be  screened  at  the  Lincoln  Library  Tween  Movie  Afternoon  on  Friday,  Dec.  19,  at  4  p.m.  Popcorn  and  drinks  will  be  provided. Whiteness  of  Snow,â€?  as  well  as  other  original  and  cover  songs.  Tickets  $15.  Reservations  recommended  at  802-­247-­4295  or  info@ brandon-­music.net. “Night  Firesâ€?  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  20,  8-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Annual  winter  solstice  celebration  for  our  times,  rooted  in  ancient  traditions;Íž  an  opera  with  poetry  and  dance,  a  pageant  rich  in  color,  image  and  spirit.  Tickets  $24  general  admission,  $20  seniors/students,  available  at  the  THT  box  RIÂż FHV RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ Also  on  Dec.  21.

Dec

21

SUNDAY

Annual  Holiday  Community  Dinner  in  Bristol.  Sunday,  Dec.  D P S P ,QQ DW %DOGZLQ &UHHN DQG 0DU\ÂśV 5HVWDXUDQW )RU WKH QG year,  Mary’s  will  serve  a  free  dinner  to  local Â

UHVLGHQWV ,QIR Annual  â€œMessiah  Singâ€?  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Dec.  21,  2-­4  p.m.,  Middlebury  Congregational  Church.  Come  sing  favorite  choruses  or  play  in  the  orchestra.  Directed  by  Jeff  Rehbach.  Open  to  the  public.  Requested  GRQDWLRQ SHU SHUVRQ SHU IDPLO\ ,QIR “Night  Firesâ€?  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Dec.  21,  2-­4  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Annual  winter  solstice  celebration  for  our  times,  rooted  in  ancient  traditions;Íž  an  opera  with  poetry  and  dance,  a  pageant  rich  in  color,  image  and  spirit.  Tickets  $24  general  admission,  $20  seniors/students,  available  at  the  THT  box  RIÂż FHV RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ The  Bolshoi  Ballet’s  â€œThe  Nutcrackerâ€?  in  HD  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Dec.  21,  7-­9  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Tchaikovsky’s  Christmas  FODVVLF FKRUHRJUDSKHG IRU WKH %ROVKRL E\ <XUL Grigorovich.  Tickets  $17  adults,  $10  students,  DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH RU

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22

MONDAY

VSO  Brass  Quintet  and  Counterpoint  concert  in  Brandon.  0RQGD\ 'HF S P %UDQGRQ &RQJUHJDWLRQDO &KXUFK $ EOHQG RI brass  and  voices  performing  traditional  favor-­ ites,  including  arrangements  of  â€œSleigh  Rideâ€?  and  â€œDing  Dong  Merrily  on  High.â€?  Tickets  $24  adults,  $20  seniors/students,  free  for  those  XQGHU ,QIR DQG WLFNHWV ZZZ YVR RUJ Meeting  house  candlelight  service  in  Starksboro. 0RQGD\ 'HF S P Starksboro  Village  Meeting  House,  Route  116.  An  annual  non-­denominational  service  in  the  historic  meeting  house,  which  is  lit  by  candles  and  an  1884  mirrored  oil  lamp  chandelier. Holiday  Hootenanny  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  'HF S P 7RZQ +DOO 7KHDWHU &OLQW %LHUPDQ DQG IULHQGV SXW RQ D KROLGD\ MDP DV

The  Paul  Asbell  Jazz  Group  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  11,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main. Cooper  &  LaVoie  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  12,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main. Mint  Julep  in  Middlebury. 6DWXUGD\ 'HF S P 0DLQ Rehab  Roadhouse  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  'HF S P PLGQLJKW 7ZR %URWKHUV Tavern.  The  Andric  Severance  Quartet  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  18,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  The  Starline  Rhythm  Boys  in  Middlebury.  )ULGD\ 'HF S P 7ZR %URWKHUV Tavern. Soule  Monde  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  19,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main. Lynguistic  Civilians  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  'HF S P D P 7ZR %URWKHUV 7DYHUQ The  Anthony  Santor  Jazz  Group  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  20,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main.

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Night Fires celebrates winter solstice at THT Night  Fires,  Theatre  Group  Ltd.’s  The  familiar  trio  of  wonderfully  ad-­ celebrational  pageant-­like  play  at  ept  and  gifted  Night  Fires  actors  â€”  the  time  of  the  winter  solstice  will  Deb  Gwinn,  Stephanie  Gallas  and  be  performed  this  year  beginning  at  Clarke  Jordan  â€”  will  be  joined  this  8  p.m.  on  Friday  at  Town  Hall  The-­ year  by  Deborah  Lubar. ater  in  Middlebury.  There  Tickets  $24;Íž  $20  se-­ will  be  additional  perfor-­ niors  and  students  at  the  mances  at  4  and  8  p.m.  door  or  at  townhallthe-­ on  Saturday,  and  at  2  ater.org.  The  popular  pre-­ p.m.  on  Sunday.  (Please  show  singing  begins  ap-­ note  the  difference  in  proximately  20  minutes  performance  time  of  the  before  the  show  itself.  two  matinees.) DICKERSON by  Greg  Pahl AND  NOP As  always,  the  theme  is  a  journey  through  Matthew  Dickerson  the  dark  to  new  life  and  and  Susan  Nop  will  be  at  hope.  The  contemporary  story  this  Brandon  Music  on  Saturday  at  7:30  year  might  best  be  described  by  p.m.  to  present  a  concert  celebrating  Leonard  Cohen:  â€œThere  is  a  crack  their  Christmas  CD,  â€œThe  Brilliant  in  everything  /  that’s  how  the  light  Whiteness  of  Snow.â€? gets  in.â€?  Music  and  poetry  from  the  This  harmony-­rich,  lyric-­oriented  Americas,  especially  North  Amer-­ Americana  music  duo  brings  to-­ ica,  dominate  this  year  (plus  some  JHWKHU LQĂ€XHQFHV RI IRON EOXHJUDVV exquisite  songs  from  all  around  the  blues,  gospel,  country  and  the  sing-­ globe),  with  original  prose  by  Debo-­ er-­songwriter  tradition  with  a  unique  rah  Lubar  and  Marianne  Lust. mix  of  their  originals.  They  will  The  talented  singer/musicians  are  perform  a  variety  of  other  songs  and  guided  again  by  the  world-­traveling  covers  of  their  favorite  artists  such  duo  of  Abigail  and  Shaun  Bengson.  as  Over  the  Rhine,  Pierce  Pettis, Â

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George  Frederic  Handel  for  choir  and  orchestra.  Singers,  instrumentalists  and  all  who  enjoy  music  are  warmly  welcomed  to  sing  and  play.  No  re-­ hearsals  in  advance  are  held  or  re-­ quired;Íž  simply  come  join  friends  and  neighbors  for  a  joyous  afternoon  of  community  music-­making  at  the  Middlebury  Congregational  Church.  Parking  is  available  along  Route  7  and  Seymour  Street  near  the  church,  or  in  various  locations  in  downtown  Middlebury.  A  $5  contribution  ($10  per  fam-­ ily)  is  requested  at  the  door.  A  list-­ ing  of  chorus  works  may  be  found  on  the  community  chorus  web  page  at  go.middlebury.edu/messiah-­sing. ‘THE  NUTCRACKER’ “The  Nutcrackerâ€?  ballet,  known  to  millions  for  Tchaikovsky’s  lush  score,  premiered  in  St.  Petersburg,  Russia,  in  1892.  A  rare  chance  to  see  it  performed  with  lavish  sets  and  FRVWXPHV E\ WKH PDJQLÂżFHQW %RO-­ shoi  Ballet  arrives  just  in  time  for  the  holiday  season. The  Bolshoi’s  â€œNutcrackerâ€?  will  be  broadcast  on  the  big  screen  at  Middlebury’s  Town  Hall  Theater  on  Sunday  at  7  p.m. The  classic  story  takes  place  on  Christmas  Eve.  Marie’s  godfather  gives  her  a  strange  toy:  a  wooden  nutcracker  carved  in  the  shape  of  a  little  man.  At  midnight,  when  the  celebrations  are  over,  all  the  toys  magically  come  to  life.  The  nut-­ cracker  grows  to  human  size  and Â

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Cosmic Forecast For the week of December 15 SAGITTARIUS:  NOVEMBER  23-­DECEMBER  A  romantic  trip  could  be  just  the  way  to  go,  and  21  Sagittarius,  you  tend  to  get  restless  with  routine,  both  of  you  will  appreciate  the  one-­on-­one  time. so  take  some  time  to  switch  things  up  this  week.  LEO:  JULY  23-­AUGUST  23  Home  matters  have  Take  a  different  route  to  been  on  your  mind,  Leo.  work  or  school.  Other-­ This  week  you  will  reach  wise,  make  new  friends. a  resolution  to  your  issue.  CAPRICORN:  DE-­ Your  hard  work  has  paid  CEMBER  22-­JANU-­ off  so  you  can  have  some  ARY  20  Capricorn,  your  fun. love  of  travel  continues  VIRGO:  AUGUST  this  week,  and  you  won’t  24-­SEPTEMBER  22  be  content  until  you  hit  This  is  a  week  you  are  the  road.  If  you  have  the  bound  to  enjoy,  Virgo.  chance  to  travel,  make  The  next  several  days  the  most  of  this  opportu-­ will  be  full  of  structured  nity.  fun,  and  that  is  right  up  AQUARIUS:  JANU-­ your  alley.  Enjoy  the  383 }°Â› Â™ÂŚÂ&#x;Â? ‹f Ăˆ Â…ÂĄÂœÂœ¤Â?š­ª¹ ARY  21-­FEBRUARY  18  company  of  friends  and  388-­jjji Ăˆ  ¯¯¯f›™›£¤¥Œ Â?ÂŚÂŤf›§¼ Aquarius,  now  is  a  great  family. time  to  aim  for  a  pro-­ LIBRA:  SEPTEM-­ motion  at  work  or  make  BER  23-­OCTOBER  23  some  changes  to  make  Libra,  you  may  prefer  Your House After yourself  more  market-­ to  keep  to  yourself  this  able.  It’s  time  to  push  week,  but  you  are  more  the Holidays? ahead  in  your  career. likely  to  be  surrounded  PISCES:  FEBRUARY  by  friends  and  family.  Countryside can help! 19-­MARCH  20  Pisces,  Make  the  most  of  this  this  is  an  exciting  period  time  with  loved  ones. for  you,  as  both  personal  SCORPIO:  OCTO-­ plans  and  career  goals  BER  24-­NOVEMBER  come  to  fruition.  Enjoy  22  Scorpio,  things  are  the  ride  in  the  days  ahead. set  to  go  your  way  and  ARIES:  MARCH  you  couldn’t  be  happier.  21-­APRIL  20  Ar-­ You  thrive  on  being  in  ies,  things  are  going  to  control,  and  that’s  right  802-­388-­6054 ‡ FRXQWU\VLGHFDUSHWDQGSDLQW FRP change  with  regard  to  where  you  will  be  this  &UHHN 5G 0LGGOHEXU\ 97 ‡ 0 ) 6DW your  professional  life.  week.  Good  things  are  Expect  some  good  news  ahead.  at  work  and  possibly  a  FAMOUS promotion.  Make  the  BIRTHDAYS most  of  this  opportunity. DECEMBER  14 Friendly TAURUS:  APRIL  21-­ Jackson  Rathbone, Great Service! MAY  21  This  week  is  Actor  (30) Selection! bound  to  be  very  social,  DECEMBER  15 and  your  calendar  is  full,  Martin  Skrtel, Conveniently Plenty of located. parking. Taurus.  You  can  pick  and  Athlete  (30) choose  what  you  want  to  DECEMBER  16 We’re Ready to Help You Celebrate the do,  and  you  can  expect  to  Luke  Harper, enjoy  all  of  your  experi-­ Wrestler  (35) Holiday Season! – ences  in  the  week  ahead. DECEMBER  17 GEMINI:  MAY  22-­ Wreaths & Pointsettias are here! Pope  Francis, JUNE  21  Expect  to  start  0RQ )UL 6DW ‡ 5W 6R 0LGGOHEXU\ Religious  Leader  (78) ZZZ PLGGOHEXU\Ă€ RUDODQGJLIWV FRP the  week  on  an  exciting  DECEMBER  18 note,  Gemini.  Big  news  Ray  Liotta,  Actor  (60) is  coming  your  way,  and  you  can  allow  yourself  to  DECEMBER  19 enjoy  this  exciting  time  in  your  life. Criss  Angel,  Magician  (47) CANCER:  JUNE  22-­JULY  22  Cancer,  enjoy  DECEMBER  20 WLPH ZLWK \RXU VLJQLÂżFDQW RWKHU LQ WKH GD\V DKHDG Chris  Robinson,  Singer  (48)

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favorite  of  fantastic  music,  snacks  and  more.  This  is  the  perfect  way  to  shake  off  the  holiday  jitters,  es-­ pecially  for  the  little  ones,  while  spending  some  quality  time  together.  Don’t  forget  your  dancing  shoes. Tickets  are  $15  adults,  $7  kids,  $40  families.  Tickets  are  available  at  the  door.  A  cash  bar  will  be  provided  by  Bar  Antidote.  For  more  informa-­ tion,  call  877-­6737. MUSICIANS’  PARTY  Musicians  with  basic  music  read-­ ing  skills  are  invited  to  come  and  play  carols  at  the  Middlebury  Com-­ munity  Music  Center,  located  at  the  Middlebury  Community  House  on  Thursday  at  7  p.m.  There  will  be  a  conductor.  Bring  a  music  stand  if  you  have  one  and  a  libation  or  after-­dinner  snack  to  share  if  you  feel  like  it.  All  orchestral  instruments  are  needed.  7KDW PHDQV Ă€XWH WURPERQH SLDQR violin,  viola,  cello,  singers,  clarinet,  French  horn,  oboe,  etc.  Folks  who  (See  Beat,  Page  13)

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Vergennes  Students  of  the  Week  receive  a  free  sandwich  and  drink  from  3  SQUARES.

Students of the week from all area high schools will receive a gift certificate from Vermont Book Shop. Students of the Week are chosen by school teachers and administration.

We’re proud to support all area students and want to say “Thanksâ€? to those who volunteer with us! To volunteer call 388-­7044 or visit www.unitedwayaddisoncounty.org

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Hockey 12/11  MUHS  at  Stowe  ...................... Ppd. 12/13  MUHS  vs.  U-­32  .........................3-­0 Boys’ Hockey 12/10  MUHS  at  Milton  ........ Ppd.  to  12/17 12/13  Rutland  vs.  MUHS  .....................5-­1 Boys’ Basketball 12/11  S.  Burlington  vs.  MUHS  .........65-­55 12/13  VUHS  vs.  Peoples  .................58-­47 12/13  MUHS  vs.  Harwood  ...............66-­42 12/13  OV  vs.  MSJ  ...........................58-­54 Girls’ Basketball 12/12  Mill  River  vs.  VUHS  ...............60-­29 12/12  Burr  &  Burton  vs.  MUHS  .......58-­52 12/12  CVU  vs.  Mt.  Abe  ....................53-­19

Schedule COMMODORE  KC  AMBROSE,  above,  and  Caroline  Johnston,  below,  control  the  ball  against  Mill  River. Independent  photos/Trent  Campbell

Commodores (Continued  from  Page  22) an  inbounds  play,  and  Haley  Hull  (10  points)  scored  on  another  cut  in  the  lane  to  make  it  27-­9  at  5:32.  Salley  broke  the  spell  with  D SDLU RI IUHH WKURZV DW EXW VRRQ DIWHU SLFNHG XS KHU WKLUG IRXO DQG FKDQFHV RI D FRPHEDFN SUHWW\ much  ended  then.  â€œWe  had  a  little  run,  and  I  was  hop-­

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ZLWK JRRG GHIHQVH VL[ SRLQWV DQG WHDP KLJKV RI VHYHQ UHERXQGV DQG three  assists.  -RKQVWRQ ÂżQLVKHG ZLWK IRXU SRLQWV DQG WZR DVVLVWV $XQFKPDQ KDG IRXU points  and  two  blocks,  junior  guard  %ULDQQD *HER KDXOHG GRZQ ÂżYH UH-­ bounds,  and  junior  guard  Sarah  Poiri-­ er-­Thayer  blocked  two  shots.  The  Commodores  will  look  to  bounce  back  on  Friday  at  Missisquoi,  a  team  against  which  they  have  en-­ joyed  success  in  recent  years.  And Â

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Tiger  girls  blank  U-­32,  3-­0,  to  go  to  1-­1  By  ANDY  KIRKALDY STOWE  â€”  The  Middlebury  Union  High  School  girls’  hockey  team  evened  its  record  at  1-­1  by  blanking  U-­32,  3-­0,  on  Saturday  in  a  game  played  in  Stowe.  The  Tigers  had  been  scheduled  to  play  Stowe  on  7KXUVGD\ LQ WKH ÂżUVW URXQG RI D IRXU game  tournament,  but  bad  weather  IRUFHG WKDW JDPH WR EH SRVWSRQHG On  Saturday,  Monroe  Cromis  VFRUHG LQ HDFK RI WKH ÂżUVW WZR SH-­ riods,  and  Andi  Boe  added  a  third-­ period  insurance  goal.  The  Tigers  IRUFHG 8 JRDOLH &KORH 6DLUV WR make  32  saves,  while  MUHS  goalie  Rowan  Hendy  earned  the  shutout  ZLWK D KDOI GR]HQ VWRSV

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Raiders rule Tigers in 5-­1 rout RUTLAND  â€”  Host  Rutland  on  Saturday  dealt  the  Middlebury  Union  High  School  boys’  hockey  team  a  5-­1  setback.  The  Raiders  improved  to  2-­0,  while  the  Tigers  dropped  to  0-­1. RHS  outshot  MUHS,  31-­18. Â

Raider  goalie  Dean  Abatiell  stopped  17  shots,  while  the  Tigers’  Sawyer  Ryan  made  26  saves.  Brett  Viens  VFRUHG IRU 08+6 The  Tigers  will  play  at  Milton  on  :HGQHVGD\ DIWHUQRRQ LQ D JDPH UH-­ VFKHGXOHG IURP ODVW ZHHN

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Addison County’s Humane Society I’m  Casey!  I  came  to  Homeward  Bound  after  being  found  as  a  stray.  Since  being  here,  I  have  learned  that  I  enjoy  the  company  of  other  cats!  I  love  being  able  to  run  around  and  chase  toys  with  them.  I  can  play  a  little  rough,  so  play  time  may  need  to  be  supervised  if  I  go  to  a  home  with  young  children.  I  also  love  food;  I’m  very  food  motivated  and  will  always  welcome  a  treat  or  two!

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Pet Pages Clean your feeders to keep birds healthy MONTPELIER   â€”  The  Vermont  Fish  &  Wildlife  Department  says  it’s  all  right  to  put  out  those  bird  feeders  now  that  Vermont’s  black  bears  are  sleeping  in  their  dens  for  the  winter.  But  the  department  offers  some  advice  about  bird  feeder  cleanliness  before  people  run  out  and  buy  that  ¿ UVW EDJ RI VHHG Fish  &  Wildlife  says  cleaning  bird  feeders  on  a  regular  basis  is  an  impor-­ tant  and  often  overlooked  component  of  feeding  birds  so  they  don’t  become  sick. “Feeding  birds  in  the  winter  is  a  source  of  great  enjoyment  for  bird  enthusiasts,  but  it  can  also  cause  diseases  to  spread  quickly  among  wild  birds,â€?  says  John  Buck,  the  state’s  lead  biologist  on  migratory  birds.  â€œIt  is  critical  to  clean  those  birdfeeders  at  least  once  a  month  in  order  to  prevent  a  buildup  of  harmful  pathogens.â€?  Bacteria,  viruses,  fungi,  and  para-­ sites  can  cause  diseases  such  as  aspergillosis,  salmonella,  avian  pox,  trichomoniasis,  and  conjunctivitis.  Species  commonly  affected  by  bird  feeder  diseases  are  redpolls,  pine  VLVNLQV JROGÂż QFKHV VSDUURZV DQG cardinals. Buck  recommends  using  a  solu-­ tion  of  one  part  bleach  to  nine  parts  hot  water  to  kill  bacteria.  Hot  water  with  unscented  dish  detergent  also  does  an  excellent  job.  Wear  rubber  gloves  to  avoid  any  contamination.  Be  sure  to  clean  inside  and  outside Â

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THANK  YOU  LORD  and  St.  AL-­ANON:  FOR  FAMILIES  Jude  for  prayers  answered.  and  friends  affected  by  some-­ AL. one’s  drinking.  Members  THANK  YOU  St.  Jude  for  share  experience,  strength  prayers  answered.  You  truly  and  hope  to  solve  common  are  amazing.  Many  many  problems.  Newcomers  wel-­ come.  Confidential.  St  Ste-­ thanks.  Bill  B.  of  Bristol. phens  Church  (use  front  side  THANKS  HOLY  FATHER  and  door  and  go  to  basement)  in  St.  Jude  for  prayers  answered.  Middlebury,  Sunday  nights  MA. 7:15-­8:15  pm.

Public  Meetings ADULT  ALL-­RECOVERY  Group  Meeting  for  anyone  over  18  who  is  struggling  with  addiction  disorders.  Fridays,  3-­4  p.m.  at  the  Turning  Point  Center.  A  great  place  to  meet  with  your  peers  who  are  in  re-­ covery.  Bring  a  friend  in  recov-­ ery.  For  info  call  802-­388-­4249  or  802-­683-­5569  or  visit  www. turningpointaddisonvt.org. AL-­ANON  (FRIENDS  OF  FAMILIES)  MEETS  on  Fri-­ days  at  7:30  PM.  Located  at  the  Turning  Point  Center  of  Addison  County,  228  Maple  St.  Middlebury,  VT  (In  the  Marble  Works  Complex).

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

ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  WEDNESDAY:  Big  Book  Meeting  7:15-­8:15  AM  is  held  at  the  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church  on  N.  Pleas-­ ant  Street.  Discussion  Meet-­ ing  Noon-­1:00  PM.  Women’s  Meeting  5:30-­6:30  PM.  Both  held  at  The  Turning  Point  Center  in  the  Marbleworks,  Middlebury.

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

ARE  YOU  BOTHERED  BY  someone’s  drinking?  Opening  Our  Hearts  Al-­Anon  Group  meets  each  Wednesday  at  7:30  p.m.  at  the  Turning  Point  Center  in  the  Marbleworks  in  Middlebury.  Anonymous  and  confidential,  we  share  our  ex-­ perience,  strength  and  hope  to  solve  our  common  problems.

NA  MEETINGS  MIDDLE-­ BURY:  Fridays,  7:30pm,  held  at  the  Turning  Point  Center  located  in  the  Marble  Works.

ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  FRIDAY:  Discussion  Meeting  Noon-­1:00  PM  at  The  Turning  Point  in  The  Marbleworks,  ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  Middlebury. MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  SATURDAY:  Discussion  ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  Meeting  9:00-­10:00  AM  at  the  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  Middlebury  United  Methodist  THURSDAY:  Big  Book  Meet-­ Church.  Discussion  Meeting  ing  Noon-­1:00  PM  at  the  10:00-­11:00  AM.  Women’s  Turning  Point  Center  in  the  Meeting  Noon-­1:00  PM.  Be-­ Marbleworks,  Middlebury.  ginners’  Meeting  6:30-­7:30  Speaker  Meeting  7:30-­8:30  PM.  These  three  meetings  PM  at  St.  Stephen’s  Church,  are  held  at  The  Turning  Point  Main  St.(On  the  Green). Center  in  The  Marbleworks,  ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  Middlebury. MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  SUNDAY:  12  Step  Meeting  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  9:00-­10:00  AM  held  at  the  MONDAY:  As  Bill  Sees  It  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Meeting  Noon-­1:00  PM.  Big  Church  on  N.  Pleasant  Street.  Book  Meeting  7:30-­8:30  PM.  Discussion  Meeting  1:00-­2:00  Both  held  at  The  Turning  Point  PM  held  at  The  Turning  Point  Center  in  The  Marbleworks,  Center  in  The  Marbleworks,  Middlebury. Middlebury.

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ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  BRISTOL  MEETINGS:  Sun-­ day,  Discussion  Meeting  4:00-­5:00  PM.  Wednesday,  12  Step  Meeting  7:00-­8:00  PM.  Friday,  Big  Book  Meeting,  6:00-­7:00  PM.  All  held  at  the  Federated  Church,  Church  St.

ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  12  Step  Meetings;;  Noon-­1:00  PM.  AND  7:30-­8:30  PM.  Both  held  at  The  Turning  Point  Center  in  The  Marbleworks,  ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  Middlebury. VERGENNES  MEETINGS:  ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  Sunday,  12  Step  Meeting  NEW  HAVEN  MEETINGS:  7:00-­8:00  PM.  Friday,  Dis-­ Monday,  Big  Book  Meeting  cussion  Meeting  8:00-­9:00  7:30-­8:30  PM  at  the  Congre-­ PM.  Both  held  at  St.  Paul’s  gational  Church,  New  Haven  Church,  Park  St.  Tuesday,  Village  Green. Discussion  Meeting  7:00-­8:00  PM,  at  the  Congregational  ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  Church,  Water  St. RIPTON  MEETINGS:  Mon-­ day,  As  Bill  Sees  It  Meet-­ ing  7:15-­8:15  AM.  Thursday,  Grapevine  Meeting  6:00-­7:00  PM.  Both  held  at  Ripton  Fire-­ house,  Dugway  Rd.

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TEEN  ALL-­RECOVERY  Group  Meeting  for  anyone  15-­18  years  old  who  is  strug-­ gling  with  addiction  disor-­ ders.  Tuesdays,  4-­5  p.m.  at  the  Turning  Point  Center.  A  great  place  to  meet  with  your  peers  who  are  in  recovery.  Bring  a  friend  in  recovery.  For  info  call  802-­388-­4249  or  802-­683-­5569  or  visit  www. turningpointaddisonvt.org.

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NA  MEETINGS  MIDDLE-­ BURY:  Mondays,  6pm,  held  20  YEARS  EXPERIENCE,  at  The  Turning  Point  Center  H O U S E K E E P E R .  S e e  located  in  The  Marble  Works. my  profile  on  www.house-­ keeper.com  or  www.care. com.  No  access  to  internet?  Services No  problem.  Call  Becky  Barnes  at  802-­349-­0491  or  802-­758-­2234.

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MAKING  RECOVERY  EAS-­ IER  (MRE).  Wednesdays,  5:30-­7:00  PM  at  The  Turn-­ ing  Point  Center.  This  will  be  a  facilitated  group  meeting  for  those  struggling  with  the  decision  to  attend  12-­step  programs.  It  will  be  limited  to  explaining  and  discussing  our  feelings  about  the  12-­step  programs  to  create  a  better  understanding  of  how  they  can  help  a  person  in  recovery  on  his  /  her  life’s  journey.  A  certificate  will  be  issued  at  the  end  of  all  the  sessions.  Please  bring  a  friend  in  recovery  who  is  also  contemplating  12-­step  programs.

OA  (OVEREATERS  ANONY-­ MOUS)  MEETS  on  Thursdays  at  6  PM.  Located  at  the  Turn-­ ing  Point  Center  of  Addison  County,  228  Maple  St.  Middle-­ bury,  VT  (In  the  Marble  Works  Complex).

CONSTRUCTION:  ADDI-­ TIONS,  RENOVATIONS,  new  construction,  drywall,  carpentry,  painting,  flooring,  roofing,  pressure  washing,  driveway  sealing.  All  aspects  of  construction,  also  property  maintenance.  Steven  Fifield  802-­989-­0009. DOG  TEAM  CATERING.  Seating  up  to  300,  plus  bar  available,  Middlebury  VFW.  Full  menus.  802-­388-­4831,  www.dogteamcatering.net. C&I  DRYWALL.  Hanging,  taping  and  skim  coat  plas-­ tering.  Also  tile.  Call  Joe  802-­234-­5545  or  Justin  802-­234-­2190.

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CARPENTRY,  GENERAL  RE-­ PAIR  OF  ALL  KINDS.  Paint-­ ing,  paper  hanging,  renova-­ tions  and  much  more.  Call  Jack  at  802-­453-­3958.

QUEEN  OF  HEARTS  DAY  CARE-­Looking  to  care  for  2  full  time  children,  1  part  time  child.  Birth  to  5  years.  Food  and  snacks  included.  Open  hours  6:30-­5:00,  Monday-­Fri-­ day.  Age  appropriate  toys,  outdoor  activities.  Leicester.  Rachel  802-­349-­2983.

EXPERIENCED  CHAIN-­ SAW  WORKER  for  cutting  firewood  and  clearing  trails.  Ferrisburgh.  $25  /  hour  with  own  equipment.  Call  Debbie  at  802-­877-­9291.

CHAIN  SAW  CHAINS  sharp-­ ened.  Call  802-­759-­2095.

GENE’S  PROPERTY  MAN-­ AGEMENT.  Property  main-­ tenance  and  repairs,  light  trucking,  small  carpentry  jobs.  Leicester.  Fully  in-­ sured.  Call  for  a  free  estimate.  802-­349-­6579. H O M E  I M P R O V E M E N T  Has  your  building  shifted  or  settled?  Contact  Woodford  Brothers  Inc,  for  straightening,  leveling,  foundation  and  wood  frame  repairs  at  1-­800-­OLD  BARN.  www.woodfordbros. com. LOCAL  HOUSE  CLEAN-­ ING;Íž  honest,  reliable  and  efficient  cleaning  woman.  Weekly,  biweekly,  or  one  shot  deals.  References  supplied.  802-­349-­5757. LOGGING,  LAND  CLEAR-­ ING,  forest  management.  Highest  rate  on  all  timber.  Double  rates  on  low  grade  chip  wood.  518-­643-­9436. MISC  GRAPHICS  offers  de-­ sign  services.  Reasonable  pricing,  references.  8  years’  professional  experience.  BA  degree  in  Graphic  Design.  E-­mail  Mandy  at  miscgraph-­ icsvt@gmail.com. PARTY  RENTALS;Íž  CHI-­ NA,  flatware,  glassware,  linens.  Delivery  available.  802-­388-­4831.

WEEKEND  POT  WASHER.  Duties  include  cleaning  bakery  equipment,  heavy  bowls,  pots  and  pans  as  well  as  sweeping,  mopping  and  keeping  place  clean.  Stop  in  for  an  applica-­ tion.  Otter  Creek  Bakery,  14  College  Street,  Middlebury.

WANTED  EXPERIENCED  BARTENDER.  Must  be  hon-­ est  and  reliable,  approximately  30  hrs  /  week.  May  include  evening  or  daytime  hours.  Send  resume  to:  Ron  Browe,  LOOKING  FOR  RELIABLE  Adjutant,  VFW  Post  7823,  530  early  morning  riser  to  deliver  Exchange  Street,  Middlebury,  copies  of  the  Burlington  Free  VT  05753. Press  in  the  Monkton  /  Starks-­ boro  area.  Interested  parties  Help  Wanted must  have  a  reliable  vehicle,  valid  drivers  license  and  li-­ BANKRUPTCY:  CALL  to  find  ability  insurance.  Route  earns  out  if  bankruptcy  can  help  over  $1,300  /  month  plus  tips.  you.  Kathleen  Walls,  Esq.  Please  contact  Monique  Fox  802-­388-­1156. at  802-­316-­7194. THE  RUTLAND  REGIONAL  PLANNING  Commission  seeks  a  Land  Use  Planner.  Help  Wanted Help  Wanted The  position  is  a  general  proj-­ ect  manager  with  responsi-­ The  Y  believes  that  all  kids  bilities  across  a  wide  range  deserve  the  opportunity  to  of  planning  subjects.  Effective  discover  who  they  are  and  verbal  and  writing  skills  are  what  they  can  achieve  â€”  required.  The  position  will  and  that  the  values  and  skills  include  attendance  at  evening  meetings  and  public  hearings.  they  learn  are  vital  building  Initial  salary:  $40,000  per  year  blocks  for  their  quality  of  life.  plus  benefits.  To  apply  submit     This  is  an  opportunity  to  help  with  the  development  a  cover  letter,  resume  and  a  of  today’s  youth.  Under  the  supervision  of  School  list  of  three  professional  ref-­ Age  leadership,  this  position  manages  an  after  erences  to  Ed  Bove,  Rutland  school  site  serving  anywhere  between  15  and  35  Regional  Planning  Commis-­ FKLOGUHQ EHWZHHQ WKH DJHV RI ÂżYH DQG WKLUWHHQ  sion,  Po  Box  965,  Rutland,  The  ideal  candidate  can  communicate  with  and  relate  well  to  VT  05702  by  December  19,  staff  and  parents  in  a  professional  manner.  2014.  Address  questions  to  S/he  would  work  with  staff  to  produce  a  monthly  calendar  ebove@rutlandrpc.org.  The  RI HYHQWV WKDW UHĂ€HFWV D YDULHW\ RI FKRLFHV DQG LV RRPC  is  an  equal  opportunity  developmentally  appropriate  to  the  population  served.  employer. S/he  will  have  effective,  on-­going  communications  with  PART-­TIME  POSITION  for  a  parents  through  daily  conversations,  formal  newsletters  development  professional  for  once  a  month  and  informal  written  communications.  a  small  Bristol-­based,  inter-­ We  have  an  open  position  in  Ferrisburg.   national  non-­profit.  Looking  These  are  part  time  positions  eligible  for  our  for  someone  with  experience  FKLOGFDUH EHQHÂżW DQG D IUHH < PHPEHUVKLS  in  writing  grants,  fundraising  We  are  an  equal  opportunity  employer  and  provider  focusing  and  cultivating  donors.  Visit  on  youth  development,  healthy  living  and  social  responsibility. www.wellsmountainfounda-­ Please  send  cover  note,  resume  and  3  references  to: tion.org  for  info  about  our  or-­ hr@gbymca.org ganization.  Hours  are  flexible.  Some  work  can  be  done  from  home.  Must  have  experience  in  the  development  field  and  possess  very  good  writing  skills.  Email  resume  to  carol@  wellsmountain.com

PROFESSIONAL  PAINTING;͞  interior  /  exterior,  residential  /  commercial,  pressure  wash-­ ing.  20  years  experience.  Best  prices.  References.  CLEAN  TOUCH  GROUP  802-­989-­5803. is  seeking  energetic  house  persons.  Great  pay.  Apply  in  person  at  the  Courtyard  Mar-­ riott  in  Middlebury.

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LICENSED NURSING ASSISTANTS $500 Sign-on Bonus! Helen  Porter  Healthcare  &  Rehabilitation  Center  is  now  hiring  hard-­working  and  dedicated  LNA  professionals.  If  you  want  to  provide  exceptional  care  to  our  residents  in  a  collaborative  and  supportive  environment,  please  apply.  We  have  LNA  opportunities  available  both  full-­time  and  part-­time  for  evening,  night  and  weekend  shifts. We offer competitive pay, D JHQHURXV EHQHĂ€W SDFNDJH DQG D $500 sign-on bonus. Please  email  your  resume  to DSSO\#SRUWHUPHGLFDO RUJ or  call  802-­388-­4780  for  more  information.

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WOMENSAFE  OUTREACH  ADVOCATE-­Full  time  position  to  provide  direct  services  to  survivors  and  outreach  to  un-­ deserved  populations.  Strong  advocacy  and  organizational  skills  required.  Letter  of  inter-­ est  and  resume  by  1/16/15  to:  cg@womensafe.net  or  Hir-­ ing  Committee,  WomenSafe,  PO  Box  67,  Middlebury,  VT  05753.  EOE

BULK  ROCK  SALT  and  salted  sand,  loaded  or  deliv-­ ered.  Free  delivery  on  18  ton  loads  of  salt.  Call  for  details  802-­453-­2226.  Credit  cards  accepted. CHILD’S  WHITE  DESK  and  chair  set,  $15.  8  gun,  gun  cabinet  with  drawer,  $15.  28  in.  TV  with  DVD  player,  $15.  Call  802-­877-­2527. DOG  TEAM  STICKY  BUNS.  Order  now  for  the  holidays.  349-­9473.

Support Director of Marketing and Brand Stewards with POS order fulfillment, re-orders, sample shipping and other duties to support the sales force. Requirements include being able to work in a fast-paced, self-directed entrpreneurial environment. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Highly proficient computer skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excell and Outlook. Please send cover letter, resume and three professional references to:

info @ whistlepigrye.com No phone calls, please.

MAXIM  OUTDOOR  WOOD  PELLET  Furnace  by  Central  boiler  adapts  to  existing  heat-­ ing  systems  and  heats  with  re-­ newable  wood  pellets.  Boivin  Farm  Supply,  802-­475-­4007. SAWMILLS  FROM  ONLY  $4,397.  Make  and  save  mon-­ ey  with  your  own  bandmill,  cut  lumber  any  dimension.  In  stock,  ready  to  ship.  Free  info  /  DVD:  www.NorwoodSawmills. com,  1-­800-­578-­1363,  ext.  300N. S M A L L  L A N D S C A P E ,  SNOW  PLOW  and  mowing.  Equipment  included.  $30,000.  Negotiable.  Contact  Kirk  Fiske  at  802-­349-­6427  or  802-­388-­2483. THE  BARREL  MAN:  55  gal-­ lon  Plastic  and  Metal  barrels.  Several  types:  55  gallon  rain  barrels  with  faucets,  food  grade  with  removable  lock-­ ing  covers,  plastic  food  grade  with  spin-­on  covers  (pickle  barrels).  Also,  275  gallon  food  grade  totes,  $125  each.  55  gallon  sand  /  salt  barrels  with  PT  legs,  $65  each.  Delivery  available.  802-­453-­4235. TWIN  MATTRESS,  $97.  Bob’s  Furniture  and  Bedding,  Mid-­ dlebury.  802-­388-­1300.

Bottlers WhistlePig Straight Rye Whiskey is a growing company seeking Bottlers that have an eye for detail and accuracy. Candidate must be able to stand on feet for 5 hours a day with unassisted lifting of 25 pounds. Please send resume and three professional references to WhistlePig via email: info @ whistlepigrye.com or mail:

WOODWORKING  JOINTER,  6  inch  with  mobile  stand,  $50.  802-­388-­2051.

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For  Rent

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FERRISBURGH  2  BED-­ ROOM  APARTMENT-­1,000  s.f.  Washer  /  dryer,  electric,  trash  and  snow  removal  in-­ cluded.  Off  street  parking.  References  required.  No  pets.  $950  /  month.  802-­384-­3311.

MIDDLEBURY-­TWO-­2  BED-­ ROOM  APARTMENTS,  both  upstairs.  No  pets,  no  smoking.  1st-­$1,000  /  month  inclusive.  2nd-­$1,250  /  month  inclusive.  802-­989-­1751.

S H O R E H A M -­ 2 0 0 0  s . f .  FARMHOUSE,  2-­3  bed-­ rooms,  2  bathrooms,  sun-­ room,  large  kitchen,  wood  floors,  gardens,  DW,  W/D,  garage,  NS,  pets  negotiable.  1  year  lease.  $1,200  plus  utili-­ ties.  Please  call  /  email  Kath-­ leen  at  802-­897-­5625  /  kbrb@ shoreham.net.

MOUNTAIN  ROAD  FIRE-­ WOOD.  Green  and  partially  dry  available:  oak,  ash,  maple,  beech.  Order  now  and  save  for  next  season.  Cut,  split  and  delivered.  Call  802-­759-­2095.

1  BEDROOM  APARTMENT  one  mile  south  of  Bristol.  1  year  lease.  Pets  negotia-­ LAKEFRONT  FURNISHED,  ble.  $750  /  mo.  plus  utilities.  PRIVATE  home  available  802-­363-­5619. January  through  May  2015.  1  BEDROOM,  MAIN  STREET  2  plus  bedrooms,  1  1/2  baths.  BRISTOL  apartment.  Nice  Fully  furnished  plus  washer  /  kitchen  with  refrigerator.  In  dryer.  200’  frontage  on  Lake  great  shape,  new  wood  floor-­ Champlain.  No  pets,  no  smok-­ ing.  $750  /  month  includes  heat.  ing.  $1,200  /  month,  plus  utili-­ ties.  Security  deposit  $1,200.  Call  Doug  802-­373-­1950. Required.  Call  802-­425-­5722. 1250  SQ.FT.  LIGHT  indus-­ trial  space.  Exchange  Street,  LEICESTER  2-­3  BEDROOM  HOUSE  in  country  location.  Middlebury.  Call  388-­4831. One  bath.  Includes  washer  /  ADDISON  1  BEDROOM,  1  dryer.  Twenty  minutes  from  bath  house.  Neat  as  a  pin.  Middlebury  and  Brandon.  Plenty  of  privacy.  Use  of  two  $750  /  month  plus  utilities.  Ref-­ bay  garage.  $750  /  month,  plus  erences  and  deposit  required.  utilities.  Security  and  referenc-­ 802-­773-­7340. es  required.  Available  October  20th.  Contact  Nancy  Larrow  at  MIDDLEBURY:  BEAUTIFUL,  Lang  McLaughry  Real  Estate,  BRIGHT,  Furnished  second  floor  apartment  with  private  802-­877-­6462. entrance.  One  bedroom  with  BRANDON-­EFFICIENCY  queen  bed,  full  shower  /  bath.  APARTMENT,  1  person.  Living  room  /  kitchen  with  futon.  No  pets.  No  smoking.  $125  There  are  no  other  tenants  in  /  w eek,  utilities  included.  this  recently  restored  farm-­ 802-­247-­3144. house  which  is  on  two  acres,  BRANDON:  $650.  AFFORD-­ surrounded  by  woods  and  ABLE  2  bedroom,  first  floor,  trails.  One  mile  from  Middle-­ trash,  snow,  parking,  pets  bury  and  the  college.  Rent  includes  all  utilities:  electric,  welcome.  203-­253-­4389. heat,  hot  water,  cable  TV,  Wi-­  BRANDON:  PARK  VILLAGE  Fi,  microwave,  linens,  trash  /  is  now  accepting  applications  recycling,  washer  /  dryer,  snow  for  1,  2  and  3  bedroom  apart-­ plowing.  No  pets,  no  smoking.  ments.  Rents  starting  at  $700  Security  deposit  and  refer-­ includes  heat  and  trash.  No  ences  required.  $950  /  month.  pets.  Laundry  onsite.  Income  Available  1/7/2015.  Flexible  restrictions  apply.  Call  Summit  lease  terms.  802-­382-­9467. Property  Management  Group  at  802-­247-­0165  or  visit  our  M I D D L B U R Y  O F F I C E  website  www.summitpmg.com SPACE.  Prime  Court  Street  location.  Ground  floor.  Off  BRIARWOOD  APARTMENTS  street  parking.  600-­2,000  sq.  is  currently  accepting  applica-­ ft.  Real-­Net  Management,  Inc.  tions  for  2  BR  apartments  in  802-­388-­4994. Middlebury.  All  income  /  assets  must  be  verified  to  determine  MIDDLEBURY  APARTMENT.  monthly  rent,  but  tenants  Centrally  located  in  Middle-­ only  pay  30%  of  their  income  bury  village.  Light-­filled,  luxury  toward  rent.  NS  /  NP,  onsite  one  bedroom  apartment.  Bal-­ laundry.  Call  802-­247-­0165  cony,  porch,  window  seats,  or  visit  our  website  www.sum-­ washer  /  dryer,  parking,  lease.  mitpmg.com.  Equal  Housing  Close  to  everything.  $1,150.  802-­425-­3400. Opportunity.

BRIDPORT;͞  1  bedroom,  sec-­ ond  floor  apartment.  $750  /  m onth,  includes  electric-­ ADOPT:  A  loving,  established  ity.  References.  Deposit.  couple  with  close  family  802-­758-­2436. dream  of  a  home  filled  with  the  sounds  of  a  child.  Please  BRISTOL-­3  BEDROOM,  2  contact  855-­884-­6080;͞  jen-­ BATHROOM  apartment  in  a  nandjonadopt@gmail.com  or  clean,  quiet  complex.  $1,000  www.jennandjonadopt.info.  /  month.  Hot  water,  trash,  re-­ Expenses  paid. cycling,  lawn  care  and  snow  removal  included.  Tenant  pays  LOOKING  FOR  A  COUPLE  heat  and  electric.  Good  refer-­ to  adopt  a  10  year  old  girl  who  ences  and  deposit  required.  loves  sports,  arts  and  crafts  No  pets.  802-­349-­5268. and  helping  others.  A  home  2139 Quiet Valley with  no  other  children  would  CORNWALL-­EFFICIENCY  Rd, Shoreham,VT be  preferred.  Need  to  have  APARTMENT.  $650  /  month,  05770. patience,  and  the  ability  to  includes  all.  802-­989-­8124. No phone calls, self-­regulate  while  providing  please. structure,  consistency,  and  FEB.  1ST,  LAKE  DUNMORE  nurturing.  Willingness  to  work  2  BR  ranch  with  walk  out  with  existing  support  team  es-­ basement  and  garage.  $1,250  For  Sale sential.  Call  Laurie  Mumley  at  plus  utilities.  802-­989-­0915  rheaume@sover.net. 2  STUDDED  SNOW  TIRES,  802-­388-­4660. 205/75  /  R14.  $75  obo.  Call  802-­349-­9281.

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S U G A RW O O D  A PA R T-­ MENTS  is  currently  accept-­ ing  applications  for  2,  3  and  4  BR  apartments  in  Middlebury.  All  income  /  assets  must  be  verified  to  determine  monthly  rent,  but  tenants  only  pay  30%  of  their  income  toward  rent.  NP  /  NS.  W/D  hook-­ups.  Call  802-­247-­0165  or  visit  our  web-­ site  www.summitpmg.com.  Equal  Housing  Opportunity.

OFFICE  AND  MANUFAC-­ TURING  space,  5,000  sq.ft.  with  loading  dock  and  drive-­in  door.  Exchange  Street,  Mid-­ dlebury.  802-­349-­8544. OFFICE  SPACE  AVAILABLE  in  Middlebury.  Best  Court  Street  location.  Sunny.  Off  Street  parking.  Sweetheart  lease.  batesproperties@ya-­ hoo.com.

HARDWOOD  CHUNKS,  $150  /  cord  or  $75  /  half  cord.  Split  wood,  $200  /  cord.  Dry  wood,  $250  /  c ord.  Mixed,  $225  /  cord.  Come  and  get  it.  802-­545-­2144.

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ADDISON COUNTY

VERMONT’S TWICE-­WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 0LGGOHEXU\ 97 ‡ ‡ ZZZ $GGLVRQ,QGHSHQGHQW FRP

SAWDUST;Íž  STORED  UN-­ DER  cover.  Large  tandem  silage  truck  $627.  delivered.  Half  tandem  load  $350.  de-­ livered.  Pick  up  and  loading  also  available.  Phone  order  and  credit  cards  accepted.  802-­453-­2226. WHITNEY’S  CUSTOM  FARM  WORK.  Pond  agitating,  liquid  manure  hauling,  drag  line  aer-­ ating.  Call  for  price.  462-­2755,  John  Whitney.

Cars

95  FORD  BRONCO,  2002  and  2003  Ford  Taurus.  99  Stratus.  99  Silverado  4x4.  96  Cherokee.  92  Polaris  ATV  4X4,  350L.  Utility  trailer,  7x10.  518-­597-­3270.

And  it’s  easier  to  break  the  law  than  you  might  think.  You  can’t  say  â€œno  childrenâ€?  or  â€œadults  only.â€?  There  is  lots  you  can’t  say.  The  federal  government  is  watching  for  such  discrimination.

INDEPENDENT

cessed  corn  silage  stored  in  AG  Bags.  Delivery  available.  802-­238-­8804.

2000  TOYOTA  CAMRY-­LE,  4cylinder,  auto,  loaded.  Excel-­ lent  condition.  No  rust.  $3,500.  802-­989-­5803.  Partial  boat  trade  considered.

Particularly  on  sites  like  Craigslist.

Call  the  Addison  Independent  at  (802)  388-­4944. Talk  to  our  sales  professionals.

GOSHEN,  15  WOODED  A C R E S .  P r i v a t e .  P o w -­ er,  brook,  long  road  front.  $45,000.  Bicknell  Real  Estate  Inc.  802-­388-­4994.

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Addison County (1) Addison Northwest Supervisory Union – V.U.H.S. (1)

VERMONT  LT.  GOV.  Phil  Scott  speaks  at  a  gathering  of  police  chiefs  and  sheriffs  at  the  Middlebury  Inn  last  week.

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MIDDLEBURY  POLICE  CHIEF  Tom  Hanley  talks  with  a  colleague  dur-­ ing  last  Thursday’s  meeting  of  the  Vermont  Chiefs  of  Police  and  Ver-­ mont  Sheriffs  Association  held  at  the  Middlebury  Inn.

TOWN OF STARKSBORO NOTICE OF TAX SALE

The  residents  and  non-­resident  owners,  lien  holders,  and  mortgagees  of  lands  in  the  7RZQ RI 6WDUNVERUR &RXQW\ RI $GGLVRQ DQG 6WDWH RI 9HUPRQW DUH KHUHE\ QRWLÂżHG WKDW D levy  upon  the  following  described  parcels  of  land  has  been  asserted  by  the  Town  of  Starks-­ boro  through  its  Delinquent  Tax  Collector  for  taxes  unpaid  for  the  2012-­2013  and  2013-­ 2014  tax  years.   Included  with  each  description  is  the  tax  bill,  which  has  been  committed  to  the  collector  for  collection  as  relates  to  the  tax  against  each  individual  delinquent  taxpayer.   6DLG ODQGV ZLOO EH VROG DW SXEOLF DXFWLRQ DW WKH 7RZQ &OHUNÂśV RIÂżFH LQ WKH 7RZQ RI 6WDUNVERUR on  Thursday,  January  8,  2015  at  eleven  o’clock  in  the  forenoon,  as  shall  be  required  to  discharge  such  property  taxes,  with  costs  and  fees,  unless  previously  paid. By  virtue  of  this  Tax  Warrant  and  the  tax  bill  committed  to  Amy  McCormick,  Delinquent  Tax  Collector  for  the  Town  of  Starksboro  said  Delinquent  Tax  Collector  hereby  levies  against  the  parcels  described  below.  Dated  at  Richmond,  Vermont  this  25th  day  of  November,  2014. S:/David  M.  Sunshine,  Attorney  for  Amy  McCormick,  Delinquent  Tax  Collector,  Town  of  Starksboro,  Vermont DESCRIPTION  OF  PARCELS Parcel  #1 Being  a  part  and  portion  only  of  the  same  lands  and  premises  conveyed  to  Gerald  R.  Rheaume,  Louise  S.  Rheaume  (now  deceased)  and  Esther  H.  Sederburg  by  Quit-­Claim  Deed  of  Leonard  J.  Little  date  April  6,  1970  and  recorded  in  Volume  27  at  Page  95  of  the  Land  Records  of  the  Town  of  Starksboro. Being  an  unimproved  parcel  of  land  said  to  contain  88.77  acres,  more  or  less,  off  Hill-­ sboro  Road,  so-­called,  and  depicted  as  â€œTax  lot#  E211613Eâ€?  on  a  plat  of  survey  entitled,  â€œProposed  Subdivision,  Hillsboro  Road,  of  a  portion  of  lands  belonging  to  Gerald  &  Louise  Rheaume,  Esther  Sederburg,  Town  of  Starksboro,  Addison  County,  Vermont,â€?  prepared  by  South  Mountain  Surveying  &  Mapping  dated  September  20,  2000  and  recorded  at  Map  Slide  38D  &  38E  of  the  Land  Records  of  the  Town  of  Starksboro. Being  Tax  Parcel  No.:  E211613E. Parcel  #2 Being  a  part  and  portion  only  of  the  same  lands  and  premises  conveyed  to  Gerald  R.  Rheaume,  Louise  S.  Rheaume  (now  deceased)  and  Esther  H.  Sederburg  by  Quit-­Claim  Deed  of  Leonard  J.  Little  date  April  6,  1970  and  recorded  in  Volume  27  at  Page  95  of  the  Land  Records  of  the  Town  of  Starksboro. Being  a  parcel  of  land  said  to  contain  1.0  acre,  more  or  less,  off  Hillsboro  Road,  so-­ called,  with  single-­family  dwelling  located  thereon  and  depicted  as  â€œE2263Sâ€?  on  a  plat  of  survey  entitled,  â€œProposed  Subdivision,  Hillsboro  Road,  of  a  portion  of  lands  belonging  to  Gerald  &  Louise  Rheaume,  Esther  Sederburg,  Town  of  Starksboro,  Addison  County,  Ver-­ mont,â€?  prepared  by  South  Mountain  Surveying  &  Mapping  dated  September  20,  2000  and  recorded  at  Map  Slide  38D  &  38E  of  the  Land  Records  of  the  Town  of  Starksboro. Said  property  is  known  and  designated  as  346  Hillsboro  Road,  Starksboro,  VT. Being  Tax  Parcel  No.:  E2263S. Parcel  #3 Being  all  and  the  same  lands  and  premises  conveyed  to  Spring  Lee  Streeter  by  Quit-­ claim  Deed  of  Ruth  Goecke  dated  December  5,  2006  and  recorded  in  Volume  87  at  Page  151  of  the  Land  Records  of  the  Town  of  Starksboro. Said  property  is  known  and  designated  as  556  Rounds  Road,  Starksboro,  VT. Being  Tax  Parcel  No.:  C413L5E.

tween  public  servants  and  politi-­ (Continued  from  Page  1) ing  what  he  promised  would  be  a  cians,  and  I  think  we  (in  the  Legis-­ very  challenging  year.  He  cited  re-­ lature)  should  strive  more  to  be  like  FHQW ÂżQDQFLDO QHZV LQGLFDWLQJ D public  servants,  like  you.â€? Scott  has,  during  his  tenure  as  million  budget  shortfall  for  Vermont  WKLV ÂżVFDO \HDU DQG DSSUR[LPDWHO\ lieutenant  governor,  made  a  point  of  PLOOLRQ IRU WKH XSFRPLQJ ÂżV-­ periodically  working  a  day  in  vari-­ ous  jobs  throughout  the  FDO \HDU 7KLV ZLOO state,  ranging  from  food  undoubtedly  mean  some  â€œI cannot to  farming.  His  cuts  and  some  tough  see anything service  related  discussions  with  choices  on  the  myriad  employers  and  workers  state  programs  that  serve  good from Vermonters,  according  the legaliza- have  elicited  a  common  refrain. to  Scott,  who  added  he  tion of mari“Folks  are  struggling  hopes  lawmakers  can  re-­ in  Vermont,â€?  he  said.  spond  to  the  problem  in  juana.â€? — Vergennes Âł7KH\ DUH ZRUNLQJ WZR the  same  manner  that  law  Police Chief or  three  jobs  trying  to  enforcement  responds  to  George Merkel make  ends  meet  and  they  public  safety  crises. are  struggling  to  pay  â€œFirst  responders  come  to  the  scene  and  they  don’t  ask  you  WKHLU SURSHUW\ WD[HV ÂŤ ,WÂśV QR ORQJHU ZKDW \RXU SDUW\ DIÂżOLDWLRQ LV WKH\ about  the  mortgage,  it’s  about  â€˜How  don’t  ask  you  who  caused  the  ac-­ GR , SD\ P\ SURSHUW\ WD["ϫ With  that  in  mind,  Scott  said  he  cident  or  whatever  the  incident  is,â€?  Scott  told  the  crowd,  which  included  ZLOO DVN HYHU\ ODZPDNHU QH[W VHV-­ Vermont  State  Police  personnel,  mu-­ sion  to  look  at  each  bill  that  comes  nicipal  chiefs  and  county  sheriffs.  across  his  or  her  desk  â€œthrough  the  â€œYou  just  come  to  help.  And  that’s  lens  of  whether  this  will  hurt  or  help  what  we  should  be  doing  as  public  the  economy,  because  I  feel  we  ei-­ VHUYDQWV 7KHUHÂśV D GLIIHUHQFH EH-­ ther  don’t  have  the  will,  or  can’t,  cut  services  anymore.  By  the  same  WRNHQ , EHOLHYH ZH DUH WD[HG WR WKH PD[LPXP , GRQÂśW EHOLHYH WKHUH LV ADDISON NORTHWEST any  capacity  left.  So  the  only  other  SUPERVISORY UNION way  we  can  do  this,  from  my  stand-­ BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ point,  is  to  grow  the  economy.â€? MEETINGS He  charged  that  the  Legislature  The  following  schedule  of  the  Board  of  did  not  take  that  approach  during  the  School  Directors’  meetings  is  announced  past  biennium.  During  that  period,  for  the  month  of  December,  2014. (See  Meeting,  Page  35) Monday, December 8 4:00 PM  Vergennes  Union  High  School   %RDUG ‡ )LQDQFH &RPPLWWHH DW WKH $1:68 2IÂżFH Wednesday, December 17 6:00 PM  Addison  Northwest  Super-­  visory  Union  Board  MEETING    in  the  VUHS  Library  7:45 PM    (estimated  time  due  to  conclu-­ sion  of  ANWSU  mtg.) $GGLVRQ &HQWUDO 6FKRRO %RDUG )HUULVEXUJK &HQWUDO 6FKRRO %RDUG Vergennes  Union  Elementary  School  Board Vergennes  Union  High  School  Board Individual  rooms  at  VUHS After  the  ANWSU  Board  meeting,  each  individual  School  Board  will  meet  to  transact  regular  business,  including  a  re-­ view  of  correspondence,  reports,  approv-­ al  of  bills,  and  any  other  business  proper  to  be  brought  before  said  meetings,  un-­ OHVV RWKHUZLVH VSHFLÂżHG 12/8

THE COUNTY OF ADDISON PRELIMINARY BUDGET MEETING NOTICE – AN INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE The  Assistant  Judges  of  Addison  County  invite  the  public  to  a  meeting  to  discuss  the  preliminary  proposed  county  budget  for  2015-­2016  (July  1,  2015  â€“  June  30,  2016).  This  meeting  will  not  take  the  place  of  the  Annual  Meeting,  which  will  be  held  in  January  2015,  but  will  allow  for  public  participation  in  the  preliminary  budget  process.  The  meeting  will  be  held  on  Thursday,  December  18th  at  9:00  a.m.  at  the  Judge  Frank  Mahady  Court  House  in  Middlebury,  VT. Francis  G.  Broughton,  Assistant  Judge Margaret  E.  Gossens,  Assistant  Judge 12/4,  8,  11,  15

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Meeting (Continued  from  Page  34) lawmakers  took  up  more  than  1,200  bills,  of  which  only  20  would  have  had  a  positive  effect  on  the  econo-­ my,  according  to  Scott.  Of  those  20  bills,  only  a  handful  were  ultimately  passed  into  law,  he  said. “I  think  that  was  the  referendum  in  this  past  election,â€?  Scott  said,  point-­ ing  to  voter  dissatisfaction  that  led  to  an  unexpectedly  razor-­thin  win  for  incumbent  Gov.  Peter  Shumlin  and  Republican  gains  in  the  House  (nine  seats)  and  the  Senate  (two  seats).  â€œI  think  it’s  because  voters  feel  we  aren’t  listening,  that  we’re  discon-­ nected  and  not  feeling  their  pain.  I  think  they  spoke  loud  and  clear  about  us  listening  to  them.â€? With  that  in  mind,  Scott  said  the  VERGENNES  CHIEF  OF  Police  Legislature  should  take  great  pains  George  Merkel  speaks  at  the  Ver-­ in  2015  to  prioritize  the  issues  they  mont  Chiefs  of  Police  and  Vermont  tackle  on  behalf  of  Vermonters.  Pri-­ Sheriffs  Association  meeting  held  ority,  he  said,  should  be  given  to  in  Middlebury  last  Thursday. Independent  photos/Trent  Campbell those  bills  that  have  a  direct  bearing  on  â€œpaychecks,  prosperity  and  qual-­ privacy  issues,  such  a  requirement  ity  of  life.â€?  He  said  his  top  two  pri-­ FRXOG EHFRPH D VLJQLÂżFDQW ÂżQDQFLDO orities  are  public  safety  and  making  burden  to  police  agencies  â€”  particu-­ the  state  more  affordable  for  work-­ larly  small  ones,  they  said. Individual  police  de-­ ing  families. partments  are  currently  BODY  CAMERAS  â€œI think there is AND  MORE a real disconnect coming  up  with  their  own  money  to  acquire  Scott’s  audience  was  between some body  cameras,  accord-­ clearly  happy  to  hear  ing  to  Lamoille  County  his  emphasis  on  public  of what the Sheriff  Roger  Marcoux  safety.  But  they  urged  Legislature is Jr.  Marcoux’s  depart-­ him  and  his  colleagues  putting out there ment  and  Morristown  to  not  support  the  legal-­ and what the police  are  among  agen-­ ization  of  marijuana  and  true needs and cies  in  Lamoille  County  to  refrain  from  assign-­ that  have  thus  far  pur-­ ing  new  tasks  to  law  concerns of law enforcement  that  don’t  enforcement are.â€? chased  body  cameras,  come  with  the  requisite  â€” Lamoille County he  said. “What  we’re  afraid  Sheriff Roger funding. Marcoux Jr. of  is  once  we  are  com-­ “When  you  start  put-­ mitted  to  this,  we  don’t  ting  demands  on  law  enforcement,  why  don’t  you  put  want  any  legislation  that’s  going  to  some  money  with  it?â€?  said  Addison  restrict  us  on  the  use  of  these  cam-­ County  Sheriff  Don  Keeler.  â€œIf  you  eras,â€?  Marcoux  said,  citing  as  an  don’t  have  any  money,  don’t  bring  example  domestic  assault  cases  in  which  privacy  issues  might  come  the  mandates  forward.â€? 3ROLFH RIÂżFLDOV DUH SDUWLFXODUO\ into  play. “Last  year  we  were  faced  with  bills  concerned  about  the  growing  de-­ bate  about  whether  they  should  be  that  really  did  not  take  the  concerns  required  to  wear  body  cameras  to  of  law  enforcement  into  account,â€?  he  record  at  crime  scenes.  Along  with  added.  Among  those  bills,  according Â

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about  how  the  legalization  of  pot  could  change  Vermont’s  image  as  a  tourism  destination.  He  noted  the  state  is  currently  a  huge  magnet  for  families  looking  to  ski  and  enjoy  the  scenery. “Apply  that  same  logic  to  those  individuals  who  want  to  come  here  for  marijuana,â€?  L’Esperance  said.  â€œThe  tourism  and  the  landscape  of  Vermont  would  look  much  different.  The  campsites,  the  state  parks,  and  all  of  the  things  we  cherish  here  in  Vermont  would  change  overnight.â€? Added  L’Esperance:  â€œI  have  yet  to  meet  a  heroin  addict  yet  who  didn’t  start  by  smoking  marijuana.â€? Scott  replied  that  he  is  in  no  hurry  to  delve  into  the  marijuana  debate  and  that  the  Legislature  should  fo-­ ADDISON  COUNTY  SHER-­ cus  on  weightier  issues.  Instead,  he  IFF  Don  Keeler  visits  with  other  believes  Vermont  should  wait  for  ODZ HQIRUFHPHQW RIÂżFLDOV DW ODVW Thursday’s  meeting  of  chiefs  and  more  feedback  and  reports  from  the  only  two  states  to  have  legalized  rec-­ sheriffs  in  Middlebury. reational  marijuana,  Colorado  and  in  which  marijuana  has  been  incor-­ Washington. porated  into  foods  and  the  extent  to  â€œI  just  don’t  see  that  we  need  to  which  it  has  become  big  business. GR WKDW ´ 6FRWW VDLG RI ÂżHOGLQJ SRW L’Esperance  also  voiced  concerns  legislation.

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