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All I want ...

Vt. landscapes

Moving south

We got a look at some local kids’ letters to Santa. See what they are asking for on Page 16A.

Since retiring from MUHS, Joe Bolger has been busy painting. See his work at THT. Page 10A.

Shea Motors has new owners — Tom Denecker and Mike Capra are now in charge. See Page 3A.

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Vol. 68 No. 52

Middlebury, Vermont

Schwarz  caps  his  courtroom  career County’s  public  defender  to  retire By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  â€”  Jerry  Schwarz  has  just  about  seen  it  DOO GXULQJ KLV DOPRVW \HDUV DV D SXEOLF GHIHQGHU +HÂśV GHIHQGHG FOLHQWV RQ FKDUJHV UDQJLQJ IURP SHWLW ODUFHQ\ WR PXUGHU ZLWK MXVW DERXW HYHU\ RWKHU RIIHQVH LQ EHWZHHQ %XW WKH JUHJDULRXV DW-­ WRUQH\ ZLWK KLV WUDGHPDUN EXVK\

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EARLY  IN  HIS  CAREER  public  defender  Jerry  Schwarz  special-­ ized  in  defending  clients  on  death  row,  but  since  moving  to  Ver-­ mont  30  years  ago  he’s  represented  defendants  charged  with  all  sorts  of  crimes.  He  is  retiring  in  mid-­January. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

By the way

How  bad  was  the  snowstorm  ear-­ lier  this  month?  So  bad  that  late  last  week  the  Vermont  Division  of  Emer-­ gency  Management  and  Homeland  Security  asked  for  an  expansion  of  a  Preliminary  Damage  Assessment  by  the  Federal  Emergency  Man-­ agement  Agency  to  include  eight  additional  counties:  Addison,  Rut-­ land,  Caledonia,  Essex,  Grand  Isle,  Orange,  Washington  and  Windsor,  The  assessment  initially  included  Chittenden,  Franklin,  Lamoille  and  Orleans  counties  (Bennington  and  Windham  counties  must  have  been  relatively  unscathed).  An  ini-­ tial  review  of  damages  suggests  12  (See  By  the  way,  Page  13A)

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SANDY  JACKSON  USES  her  considerable  imagination  and  artistry  to  devise  marvelous  creations  out  of  cut  paper.  She  got  so  good  at  it  that  she  started  a  company  â€”  it’s  called  â€œsome  assembly  required.â€? Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

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GREYSON  DENNISON  OF  Lin-­ coln  listens  to  Bristol  resident  Simbo  Camara’s  instruction  on  drumming  so  he  can  learn  to  keep  the  beat. Â

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Sing-along REINDEER  HATS  AND  smiling  faces  were  in  abundance  at  Mary  Hogan  Elementary  School’s  annual  holiday  sing-­along  this  past  Friday  morning.  Shown  at  the  event  are,  clockwise  from  left,  Kendra  Tatro,  Christina  Williams,  Mattisen  Austin,  Quinn  Mackey,  Avery  Hohenschau,  DQG 2SUHD /LWWOH¿HOG Independent  photos/Trent  Campbell

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Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  December  25,  2014  â€”  PAGE  3A

Denecker, partner, buy Shea Motors

County  law  enforcement  to  run  DUI  checkpoints ADDISON  COUNTY  â€”  Five  Addison  County  law  enforcement  agencies  â€”  Vergennes  Police  De-­ partment,  Vermont  State  Police,  Addison  County  Sheriff’s  Depart-­ ment,  Bristol  Police  Department  and  Middlebury  Police  Department  â€”  are  conducting  an  impaired  driving  checkpoint  and  DUI  (driving  under  WKH LQĂ€XHQFH SDWUROV WKURXJKRXW WKH county  through  the  holiday  season. “If  you  must  drive,  please  do  so Â

Opportunity  arrives  after  one  deal  ends By  ANDY  KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY  â€”  Addison  County  now  has  one  Chevrolet  dealership. On  Dec.  12,  Tom  Denecker  and  partner  Mike  Capra,  owners  of  De-­ necker  Chevrolet  in  Ferrisburgh  and  Vergennes,  completed  their  purchase  of  Middlebury’s  Shea  Motors,  in  a  deal  brokered  by  both  dealerships’  parent  company,  Gen-­ eral  Motors.  Shea  Motors  owner  Jerry  Shea  had  been  set  to  sell  to  a  third  party  after  36  years  on  Route  7  south  of  Middlebury  village,  Denecker  said,  when  GM  exercised  a  stan-­ GDUG ULJKW RI ÂżUVW UHIXVDO DQG RI-­ fered  the  same  deal  to  Denecker  and  Capra. “They  have  a  right  to  exercise  their  option  on  any  dealer  purchase  and  sale  agreement  to  assign  the  agreement  to  someone  other  than  the  original  buyer,  as  long  as  the  contract  conditions  stay  the  same,â€?  Denecker  said. That  GM  offer  to  Denecker  came  almost  immediately  after  he  and  Capra  walked  away  from  their  $350,000  deal  to  buy  35  acres  owned  by  Ferrisburgh,  on  which  they  had  hoped  to  consolidate  their  Vergennes  and  Ferrisburgh  opera-­ tions.  But  they  ran  into  Agency  of  Nat-­ ural  Resources  and  Addison  Coun-­ ty  Regional  Planning  Commission  opposition  to  their  Act  250  permit  DSSOLFDWLRQ VSHFLÂżFDOO\ GXH WR a  new  anti-­sprawl  provision,  for  a  site  that  lies  at  the  junction  of  Routes  7  and  22A.  On  Nov.  6,  De-­ necker  informed  Ferrisburgh  that  he  could  not  meet  contract  contin-­ gencies  due  to  that  opposition,  and  canceled  the  deal.  Ferrisburgh  of-­ ÂżFLDOV EODPHG WKH VWDWH DJHQF\ DQG the  new  law,  not  the  auto  dealer.

safely  and  ensure  that  you  and  your  passengers  wear  your  seatbelts,â€?  Vergennes  Police  Chief  George  Merkel  said  in  a  press  release.  â€œIf  you  choose  to  drink,  please  do  so  re-­ sponsibly  and/or  make  use  of  a  des-­ ignated  driver.  A  DUI  conviction  is  nothing  anyone  can  afford.â€? Merkel  pointed  out  that  besides  WKH ÂżQDQFLDO FRVW WKH SHUVRQDO LP-­ pact  of  causing  injury  or  death  due  to  impaired  driving  is  even  higher.

TOM  DENECKER,  LEFT,  and  his  partner,  Mike  Capra,  stand  outside  the  former  Shea  Motors  auto  dealer-­ ship  on  Route  7  South  in  Middlebury,  which  they  recently  purchased  from  Jerry  Shea.  Denecker  and  Capra  already  own  Denecker  Chevrolet,  which  has  a  showroom  in  Ferrisburgh  and  a  service  center  and  used  car  lot  in  Vergennes. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Now,  Denecker  is  happy  a  new  Â‡ 'HQHFNHU DQG &DSUD ZLOO NHHS door  opened  as  that  one  closed.  their  North  Main  Street,  Vergennes,  â€œIt  seemed  as  though  when  I  facility,  and  devote  it  to  service  of  withdrew  my  deal  from  Ferris-­ “all  makes  and  modelsâ€?  while  spe-­ burgh,  it  was  only  days  before  the  cializing  in  GM  products,  and  to  dialogue  began,â€?  Denecker  said.  used  car  sales. “Kind  of  like,  â€˜Before  Â‡ 'HQHFNHUÂśV VL[ you  think  about  anoth-­ year-­old  Ferrisburgh  er  location,  how  about  â€œIt seemed as Chevrolet  dealership  if  we  offered  you  Mid-­ though when building  on  2.3  acres  dlebury?’  I  thought,  I withdrew at  the  corner  of  Route  really?â€? 7  and  Monkton  Road  my deal from That  dialogue  turned  Ferrisburgh, is  on  the  market  with  into  a  closing  in  a  Redstone  for  long-­ it was only matter  of  weeks.  De-­ term  lease  or  for  sale  QHFNHU VDLG WKH ÂżQDO days before for  $679,000.  It  will  deal  included  for  an  the dialogue not  be  a  GM  dealer-­ undisclosed  price  â€œall  began. Kind ship. the  assets  of  Shea  Mo-­ of like, ‘Before ‡ 'HQHFNHUÂśV )HU-­ tor  Co.,  property,  8.5  you think about risburgh  sales  staff  DFUHV IXUQLWXUH Âż[-­ came  to  Middlebury,  tures,  equipment,  parts  another location, and  he  said  the  Shea  and  accessories  and  how about if sales  staff  remained  we offered you good  will.â€? on  board.  Not  all  Shea  Between  the  North  Middlebury?’ I employees  stayed  on,  Main  Street,  Ver-­ thought, really?â€? however.  â€œWe  inter-­ gennes,  and  Route  viewed  every  Shea  â€” Tom Denecker 7  Middlebury  loca-­ employee  and  kept  tions,  Denecker  said  every  employee  that  the  dealership  now  has  for  sale  wished  to  stay,â€?  Denecker  said.  more  than  200  new  Chevrolet  cars,  â€œSome  retired,  moved  on,  changed  trucks,  vans  and  SUVs,  plus  more  careers,  etc.â€? than  100  used  vehicles. ‡ 'HQHFNHU SODQV WR H[SDQG WKH The  deal  will  mean  changes: back  end  of  the  Middlebury  deal-­

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ership,  but  will  close  Shea’s  body  shop  in  the  process.  â€œThe  service  and  parts  departments  will  be  ex-­ panded  with  more  lifts  and  a  great-­ er  parts  inventory,â€?  Denecker  said. ‡ &RQVWUXFWLRQ LV RQ WDS Âł,Q WKH near  future,  we  will  begin  renova-­ tions  on  the  Middlebury  dealership  to  bring  it  into  compliance  with  the  GM  Essential  Brands  Element  pro-­ gram,â€?  Denecker  said. Denecker  said  he  and  Capra  are  excited  about  the  new  chapter  in  their  four-­year-­old  partnership.  â€œIt  is  going  to  be  a  wonderful  ex-­ perience  for  all  of  the  customers,â€?  he  said.  â€œIt’s  a  great  opportunity  for  us.â€? 'HQHFNHU ÂżUVW EHFDPH DQ $GGL-­ son  County  new-­car  dealer  when  he  purchased  Miller  Chevrolet,  now  his  North  Main  Street  facility,  from  the  retiring  Howard  Miller  in  1992. Now,  he  is  wishing  the  best  to  another  GM  dealer  who  is  ready  to  step  down.  â€œJerry  Shea  and  his  wife,  Nancy,  have  retired  after  36  years  at  the  Middlebury  location,â€?  he  said.  â€œWe  wish  them  much  happiness  in  retirement.â€? Andy  Kirkaldy  may  be  reached  at  andyk@addisonindependent.com.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

As  so  often  happens  with  liberal  fantasies  of  a  welfare  state  utopia,  the  balloon  of  single  payer  was  pricked  by  the  pin  of  economic  reality. C.W.  Cobb Middlebury

Opposition  must  consider  facts

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Parents  knew  the  value  of  quality  time Dear  Mom  and  Dad, It’s  Sunday  night,  a  few  days  before  Christmas,  and  we’ve  been  scurrying  around  getting  things  ready  for  the  holiday  â€”  cleaning,  wrapping  gifts  â€Ś  Sarah  and  the  girls  took  a  sled  down  to  the  brook  and  collected  pine  boughs,  then  they  decorated  the  house,  made  it  look  and  smell  like  a  festival.  I  spent  half  the  day  in  WKH RIÂżFH JHWWLQJ WKLQJV UHDG\ WR WDNH D GD\ RII After  dinner  I  made  hot  cocoa,  and  Sarah  found  a  cracked  peppermint  candy  cane  to  break  up  and  dunk  in  our  cups.  Now  we  are  all  in  the  living  room,  where  the  new  (to  us)  woodstove  casts  a  warm  and  happy  glow  over  the  surroundings  and  the  mood.  The  older  daughter,  still  in  her  jammies  (even  went  into  the  woods  that  way),  is  reading  a  book;Íž  By John the  younger  girl  drawing  Christmas  McCright cards;Íž  Sarah  cutting  up  an  old  book  for  Christmas  ornaments  (if  it  were  me  I’d  just  hang  the  book  by  a  string,  but  she  actu-­ ally  folds  the  cut  pages  into  clever  shapes  that  delight  the  eye  and  excite  the  imagination).  Christmas  music  streams  on  the  computer  â€”  Ella  Fitzgerald  and  Louis  Armstrong.  This  is  an  unusual  moment  of  tranquility.  It  has  been  a  busy  year,  OY!  I  somehow  thought  that  once  the  girls  got  out  of  diapers  and  into  school  our  lives  would  return  to  normal,  and  Sarah  and  I  would  get  back  more  time  to  ourselves.  Boy  was  I  wrong  â€”  we  are  busier  than  ever. How  â€”  oh  how!  â€”  did  you  two  ever  manage  rais-­ ing  not  two,  but  seven  kids?  No,  seriously,  how  did  you  do  it?  Take  Christmas,  for  instance,  the  busiest Â

time  of  year.  Not  only  did  you  somehow  manage  to  pay  for  a  cornucopia  of  gifts  for  us  (remember,  Dad,  how  when  I  asked  you  how  you  got  by  on  a  teacher’s  salary  you  responded,  â€œOh,  John,  it  was  the  miracle  of  WKH ORDYHV DQG WKH ÂżVKHV´ EXW \RX IRXQG WLPH WR WKLQN about  what  would  make  each  of  us  happiest,  shop  for  the  gifts,  wrap  them  (sometimes)  and  create  a  wonder-­ ful  Christmas  Eve  and  Christmas  Day  celebration.  The  shopping  alone  would  wear  out  my  body,  my  patience  and  my  spirit.  That  doesn’t  even  account  for  the  effort  put  into  refereeing  among  seven  immature  individuals  who  all  knew  each  other’s  points  of  vulnerability  in  excruciating  detail. I  remember  one  Christmas,  Mom,  when  you  took  me  to  the  6PLWW\ÂśV 8SWRZQ WR KHOS PH ÂżQG a  present  for  my  big  brother  Mark.  I  must  have  been  very  young  be-­ cause  we  settled  on  a  hand  puppet  in  the  shape  of  one  of  the  Muppets.  We  had  a  limit  on  the  cost  of  the  gifts  and  all  of  the  Muppets  were  too  expensive,  except  for  a  specially  marked  Bert  (Ernie’s  better  half)  that  had  experienced  a  rough  ride  during  shipping.  One  of  the  salesmen  came  over  to  help  us  out  and  he  kindly  suggested  that  you  could  easily  wipe  the  dirt  off  Bert’s  face  and  sew  up  the  rip  in  his  signa-­ ture  striped  shirt  and  turtleneck.  You  paid  the  reduced  price,  performed  the  repairs  when  we  got  it  home  and  helped  me  wrap  Bert.  It  was  so  exciting  to  get  to  use  your  special  scissors  from  nursing  school,  and  I  liked  how  you  showed  me  to  turn  the  edge  of  the  paper  before  folding  it  across  the  bottom  so  that  the  edges  (See  Clippings,  Page  5A)

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Health  care  decision  no  surprise Gov.  Shumlin  announced  last  Wednesday  that  â€œit  is  not  the  right  timeâ€?  to  introduce  a  single-­payer  health  care  system  in  Vermont.  He  said  he  would  not  propose  such  a  plan  to  the  Legislature  in  2015.  $ YHUVLRQ RI D ÂżQDQFLQJ SODQ IRU VLQJOH SD\HU WKDW ZDV leaked  to  the  press  earlier  this  month  received  a  strongly  negative  reaction,  so  the  governor’s  decision  to  abandon  further  action  is  not  a  surprise.  The  leaked  reports  were  based  on  information  pro-­ vided  by  members  of  the  Business  Advisory  Council  with  whom  the  administration  had  been  vetting  its  pro-­ posals.  These  reports  indicated  that  WKH ÂżQDQFLQJ SODQ ZRXOG KDYH UHOLHG on  a  combination  of  a  payroll  tax  on  employers,  and  an  income-­based  pre-­ mium  on  individuals,  with  both  levies  in  the  range  of  8  or  9  percent.  At  the  governor’s  press  conference,  his  aide  Michael  Costa,  who  has  been  ZRUNLQJ RQ WKH ÂżQDQFLQJ IRU VLQJOH By  Eric  L.  Davis payer,  indicated  that,  in  order  to  make  the  numbers  work,  the  payroll  tax  would  have  had  to  be  assessed  at  a  rate  of  11.5  percent,  and  the  income-­based  premium  would  have  had  to  range  from  0  to  9.5  percent,  depend-­ ing  on  income  and  family  size.  Costa  explained  that  the  taxes  would  have  to  be  even  higher  than  anticipated  in  the  version  leaked  earlier,  be-­ cause  the  resources  available  from  other  federal  and  state  funding  sources  for  single-­payer  are  less  than  estimated.  Also,  the  Vermont  economy  is  growing  more  slowly  than  expected,  thus  reducing  the  revenues  potentially  avail-­ able  to  fund  health  care  reform.  Finally,  the  costs  of  tran-­ sitioning  small  businesses  and  individuals  to  Vermont Â

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Health  Connect  have  been  higher  than  anticipated. The  leaked  plan  assumed  that  the  â€œactuarial  ratioâ€?  in  the  single-­payer  plan  would  have  been  80  percent.  This  means  that  the  individual  participants  would  have  been  responsible  for  the  remaining  20  percent,  through  a  combination  of  deductibles,  co-­pays,  and  co-­insurance.  Many  Vermonters,  including  the  state’s  own  employees  and  their  families,  are  covered  by  plans  with  actuarial  ratios  in  the  low-­90  percent  range.  The  assumptions  Costa  presented  at  the  press  con-­ ference  assumed  a  94  percent  actuarial  ratio,  in  order  to  keep  participants’  out-­of-­pocket  costs  down.  However,  the  higher  ac-­ tuarial  ratio  also  would  have  meant  higher  taxes  and  premiums,  on  both  businesses  and  individuals.  If  the  proposal  had  gone  forward,  among  those  hit  the  hardest  by  the  new  taxes  would  have  been  small  businesses  that  currently  provide  little  or  no  health  insurance  coverage  to  their  employees.  These  businesses,  PDQ\ RI ZKLFK RSHUDWH RQ ORZ SURÂżW margins,  would  have  faced  a  payroll  tax  of  11.5  percent  VWDUWLQJ RQ WKHLU ÂżUVW GROODU RI SD\UROO 6XFK D WD[ FRXOG well  threaten  the  viability  of  many  of  these  businesses. It  was  clear  from  the  reactions  to  the  leaked  propos-­ als  that  the  administration’s  plans  were  not  yet  ready  for  prime  time.  It  is  no  surprise  that  Shumlin,  who  is  in  a  weak  political  position  following  the  November  election,  decided  not  to  expend  more  of  his  limited  political  capi-­ tal  on  single-­payer  in  2015. By  abandoning  single-­payer,  at  least  for  the  next  sev-­ (See  Davis,  Page  5A)

Details  are  important  when  discussing  energy  policy,  especially  when  it  comes  to  our  state’s  future.  That’s  why  I  was  so  concerned  to  read  two  recent  opinion  pieces  in  the  Addison  Independent  written  by  Paul  Stone.  (“Acts  248  and  250  need  local  inputâ€?  on  Nov.  26  and  â€œState  needs  new  solar-­siting  rulesâ€?  on  Dec.  10). Both  pieces  lack  such  essential  attention  to  detail.  He  wrongly  names  â€œAct  248â€?  as  the  Vermont  statute  covering  energy  permitting  for  the  state.  It  is  in  fact  Section  248  of  Title  30  â€”  Act  248  is  a  mental  health  law.  It  is  concerning  that  Mr.  Stone  pretends  to  understand  the  permitting  process  for  energy  proj-­ ects  in  Vermont,  yet  has  not  taken  the  time  to  look  at,  or  even  double-­ check  the  name  of,  the  relevant  law.  This  mix-­up  is  just  one  example  of  a  larger  disregard  for  facts  in  Stone’s  pieces. Personally,  I  like  the  look  of  solar.  Seeing  solar  on  rooftops  and  LQ ÂżHOGV DURXQG WKH VWDWH JLYHV PH hope  that  we  may  yet  build  a  future  based  on  clean  energy  â€”  one  where  future  generations  of  Vermonters  don’t  have  to  fear  more  and  more  storms  like  Irene.  Mr.  Stone,  on  the  other  hand,  clearly  doesn’t  like  the  way  solar  panels  look.  That’s  his  right,  of  course,  but  disagreements  over  aesthetics  need  to  be  had  in  the  larger  context  of  why  we’re  EXLOGLQJ VRODU LQ WKH ÂżUVW SODFH WR transition  our  state  away  from  the  fossil  fuels  that  are  quite  literally  destroying  the  planet.  There  are  a  whole  host  of  factors  that  go  into  siting  energy  projects.  Making  a  solar  farm  as  pleasing  to  as  many  eyes  as  possible  is  just  one  of  many  considerations,  including  access  to  appropriate  power  lines  and  to  sunlight. ,Q KLV ÂżUVW SLHFH 6WRQH PDNHV WKH rather  extraordinary  claim  that  â€œAct  248  (sic)  seems  to  have  no  criteria  for  energy  project  siting  â€Ś  (and)  directs  that  the  three  Public  Service  Board  members  approve  or  disap-­ prove  mainly  by  their  own  philoso-­ phy  and  reasoning.â€?  Even  a  cursory  skim  of  Section  248  makes  it  clear  this  statement  has  little  basis  in  real-­ ity.  Section  248  requires  the  Public  Service  Board  to  give  consideration  to  eight  of  the  10  criteria  outlined  in  Act  250,  as  well  as  additional  criteria  not  addressed  by  Act  250.  The  PSB  has  in  fact  denied  energy  projects,  and  frequently  requires  projects  be  PRGLÂżHG WR UHGXFH HQYLURQPHQWDO aesthetic  or  other  impacts. Any  form  of  energy  generation  is  bound  to  have  some  impact  â€”  it’s  a  matter  of  weighing  the  options,  and  any  fair  assessment  has  solar  and  other  renewables  coming  out  miles  ahead  of  fossil  fuels.  Considering  the  devastating  health,  environmen-­ tal  and  climate  impacts  of  fracking  for  gas,  mountaintop  removal  coal  mining,  strip  mining  for  tar  sands,  deep  sea  oil  drilling,  etc.  there’s  re-­ ally  no  contest.  The  minimal  impact  of  solar  farms  shies  in  comparison.  I,  for  one,  am  proud  that  my  home  county  (and  my  home  state)  aren’t  waiting  on  others  to  start  building  our  clean  energy  future. Dylan  Zwicky Burlington Editor’s  note:  The  writer  is  a  â€œclean  energyâ€?  community  organiz-­ er  for  VPIRG  and  a  Ripton  native.

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In  essence,  watch-­ moral order. sion. sume  vast  quantities  of  doughnuts,  and  Of  course,  these  are  are,  by  extension,  overweight  and  lazy.  ing  the  equanimity  of  It’s not about the  sublime  moments,  This  has  caused  me  considerable  per-­ that  beleaguered  public  good and evil when  I’m  able  to  sum-­ sonal  grief,  because  I  used  to  enjoy  the  servant  steadily  decay,  in an abstract, I  realized  that  the  quali-­ idealized sense — mon  my  best  self  de-­ RFFDVLRQDO MHOO\ ÂżOOHG ELQJH Of  course,  this  isn’t  the  whole  story.  ties  most  essential  in  crimes are crimes spite  how  reckless  and  destructive  the  person  I’m  sure  most  people  have  a  more  nu-­ law  enforcement  are  I’m  interacting  with  anced  concept  of  police,  but  the  nega-­ the  exact  opposite  of  because they do might  have  been,  and  tive  associations  are  reproduced  with  the  things  most  com-­ violence to the despite  how  desper-­ such  consistency  in  our  culture,  I  don’t  monly  associated  with  social fabric.â€? imagine  anyone  can  avoid  being  in-­ it  â€”  compassion,  toler-­ Âł 2IĂ€FHU ately  they’re  striving  to  Ă€XHQFHG E\ WKHP :KDW LPDJHV Ă€DVK ance  and  patience. Christopher Mason avoid  taking  responsi-­ As  that  seed  germi-­ bility  for  their  actions.  through  your  mind  when  you  think  There  are  certainly  mo-­ RI SROLFH" 1REOH LPDJHV RU LPDJHV nated,  I  came  to  real-­ of  brutality?  Do  you  think  of  acts  of  ize  that  policing,  in  essence,  is  an  en-­ ments  when  my  best  self  remains  bur-­ NLQGQHVV DQG VHOI VDFULÂżFH RU LV \RXU terprise  dedicated  to  supporting  and  ied  and  inaccessible. $V D SROLFH RIÂżFHU LWÂśV D GDLO\ FKDO-­ mind  irresistibly  drawn  to  that  moment  strengthening  community.  I  saw  that  ZKHQ DQ RIÂżFHU JDYH \RX D WLFNHW GH-­ its  fundamental  purpose  is  to  combat  OHQJH WR ORYH XQGHU GLIÂżFXOW FLUFXP-­ spite  your  most  compelling  excuse,  or  the  things  that  undermine  social  con-­ stances  â€”  to  love  in  the  face  of  anger  your  most  endearing  puppy-­dog  eyes?  nectedness.  It  occurred  to  me,  crimes  and  abuse.  It’s  a  daily  challenge  to  I  confess,  the  scene  that  invades  my  are  not  crimes  because  they’re  an  af-­ acknowledge  the  inherent  dignity  of  mind  is  of  a  man  lying  on  a  Los  An-­ front  to  some  ultimate  moral  order.  It’s  people  who  are  seemingly  stripped  of  geles  highway  being  beaten.  I  suspect  not  about  good  and  evil  in  an  abstract,  every  last  shred  of  it,  and  it’s  a  daily  this  generation  is  currently  formulating  idealized  sense  â€”  crimes  are  crimes  challenge  to  feel  a  sincere  connection  because  they  do  violence  to  the  social  with  people  who  express  hatred  to-­ its  own  iconic  representations. What  does  it  mean  that  police  of-­ fabric.  Theft  makes  it  impossible  to  ward  you. I  believe  these  are  the  most  funda-­ ÂżFHUV DUH VHHQ DV GXOO ZLWWHG FUXGH trust,  violence  propagates  fear.  Even  brutal,  morally  corrupt,  gluttonous  and  WUDIÂżF SDWURO H[LVWV WR GLPLQLVK LQMXU\ mental  and  profound  challenges  fac-­ LQGROHQW" &HUWDLQO\ WKHUH DUH RIÂżFHUV on  our  roads,  and  reduce  corrosive  suf-­ LQJ SROLFH RIÂżFHUV DQG LW LV E\ PHHWLQJ who  display  these  qualities,  and  I’m  fering  and  grief.  If  you  want  to  under-­ WKHVH FKDOOHQJHV WKDW RIÂżFHUV XOWLPDWH-­ sure  all  of  us  occasionally  succumb.  stand  drug  enforcement,  it’s  essential  ly  serve  and  strengthen  their  commu-­ I’ve  made  some  pretty  dull-­witted  to  view  it  in  terms  of  its  social  im-­ nity.  Yes,  by  enforcing  the  law,  but  FKRLFHV LQ P\ WLPH -XVW DVN P\ DIRUH-­ pact.  If  an  adult  makes  the  conscious  enforcing  it  from  a  place  of  reverence  mentioned  spouse.  But  the  power  of  choice  to  get  high,  that’s  one  thing,  and  striving  always  to  reach  a  place  of  the  image  speaks  to  deeper  associa-­ but  if  they’re  stealing  and  committing  grace. acts  of  violence  to  support  their  habit,  (GLWRUÂśV QRWH 2IÂżFHU &KULVWRSKHU tions. It’s  curious,  I  think,  that  when  police  that’s  quite  another.  It  all  circles  back  Mason  adapted  this  piece  from  a  ser-­ mon  he  delivered  at  the  Champlain  are  depicted  as  heroic,  they’re  almost  to  community. $QG VR , IRXQG WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ 3R-­ Valley  Unitarian  Universalist  Society. invariably  acting  outside  the  boundar-­ ies  of  the  law:  a  noble  renegade  on  a  crusade  for  justice.  We  like  our  heroes  to  be  rebels  â€”  the  wronged  and  the  persecuted,  standing  against  oppres-­ sion  and  exacting  vengeance  upon  the  wicked.  Plucky,  noble  America,  fac-­ ing  down  the  might  of  the  evil  British  Empire  (my  accent  may  actually  work Â

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Every  sport  has  its  own  nostal-­ When  the  lights  didn’t  come  gia.  back  on  for  a  second  day,  I  gave  Red  Sox  fans  remember  where  up  and  went  skiing  instead.  they  were  when  the  Curse  of  the  ,W WRRN D VORZ WULS RYHU 0LGGOH-­ %DPELQR ZDV ÂżQDOO\ EURNHQ 3D-­ bury  Gap  through  the  destruction  triots  partisans  know  exactly  how  that  had  virtually  shut  down  Rip-­ Tom  Brady  engineered  that  last  ton,  but  I  made  it  over  the  moun-­ Super  Bowl-­winning  tain  to  Sugarbush.  drive.  Basketball  I  hope  I’ll  remember  fans  even  trek  to  the  for  years  to  come  that  dreary  hall  of  fame  in  when  the  storm  dis-­ 6SULQJÂżHOG 0DVV rupted  everyday  life,  I  But  few  sports  are  had  the  good  sense  to  as  redolent  with  nos-­ get  out  and  sample  the  talgia  as  downhill  ski-­ freshies. ing  is. Skiers  recall  the  tini-­ That’s  partly  be-­ est  details  of  their  ex-­ cause,  except  in  the  periences  because  the  Alps,  skiing  isn’t  a  sport  connects  us  â€”  to  spectator  sport.  It  re-­ the  mountains,  to  the  quires  being  outside  exhilaration  of  zoom-­ on  a  hill,  doing  it  ing  down  the  hill,  to  \RXUVHOI 6R E\ GHÂż-­ the  camaraderie  on  ski  nition  it’s  way  more  road  trips  and  in  the  involving  than  sitting  lodge  and  on  the  lifts. in  the  stands. A  carload  of  us  once  by Gregory Dennis “Skiers  make  the  drove  for  hours  from  best  lovers,â€?  sex  ex-­ WKH 9DQFRXYHU DLUSRUW pert  Dr.  Ruth  Westheimer  once  through  the  mountains  of  British  declared,  â€œbecause  they  don’t  sit  Columbia  to  the  slopes,  listening  in  front  of  a  television  like  couch  over  and  over  to  a  CD  compila-­ potatoes.  They  take  a  risk  and  tion  of  truck  driving  songs.  they  wiggle  their  behinds.  They  By  the  time  we  reached  the  also  meet  new  people  on  the  ski  lodge,  we  truly  hated  those  songs.  lift.â€?  But  we  laugh  every  time  we  hear  Of  course  it’s  deeper  than  that.  one  of  them.  We  remember  antici-­ But  who  can  be  against  behind-­ pating  the  skiing  to  come  as  we  wiggling  and  meeting  new  people? did  the  drive,  the  bad  jokes  and  I’ve  been  thinking  about  ski  road  coffee  â€”  and  the  Dave  Dud-­ memories  these  days,  perhaps  be-­ ley  song  about  how  he’s  got  his  cause  Christmas  is  the  most  nos-­ diesel  wound  up  and  she’s  runnin’  talgic  of  holidays.  like  she  never  did  before. I  remember  being  rained  out  of  Whenever  I  see  a  youngster  on  Killington  one  Christmas  when  the  slopes,  it  cheers  me  up  a  bit.  we  were  kids,  and  learning  how  I  know  she’s  having  an  expe-­ WR VNL SRZGHU DW :HVW 0RXQWDLQ rience  she’ll  remember  as  a  teen  a  couple  years  after  that,  when  a  and  young  adult.  If  we  don’t  cook  Christmas  Eve  blizzard  dropped  the  planet  in  the  meantime,  she  two  feet  of  snow. might  even  bring  up  her  own  kids  Our  recent  weather  has  many  to  ski.  In  her  later  years  she’ll  re-­ 9HUPRQW VNLHUV WKLQNLQJ RI JRRG call  that  once  she  was  young  and  times  on  the  hill,  too.  The  early-­ NQHZ KRZ WR Ă€\ GRZQ D PRXQWDLQ VHDVRQ VNLLQJ KDV EHHQ WHUULÂżF Watching  youngsters  load  the  this  year:  top-­to-­bottom  runs  over  short  Sheehan  chairlift  at  the  Thanksgiving  followed  by  this  Snow  Bowl,  I  recall  how  a  T-­bar  month’s  big  storm,  which  smeared  once  serviced  that  slope.  Teaching  WKH *UHHQ 0RXQWDLQV ZLWK QHDUO\ lessons  at  the  Bowl  as  a  teenager,  two  feet  of  white  stuff. I  would  shepherd  a  class  of  kids  /LNH D ORW RI 9HUPRQWHUV LQ onto  that  lift,  hoping  no  one  would  the  blizzard,  I  lost  my  electri-­ fall  and  decide  to  be  dragged  up  cal  power.  Unable  to  work  in  my  the  hill,  holding  on  to  the  T-­bar  KRPH RIÂżFH , VROGLHUHG WKURXJK from  a  horizontal  position. a  day  of  working  in  a  cafĂŠ  and  at  Some  of  those  kids  are  now  in  a  friend’s  house.  their  40s  and  have  taught  their Â

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Clippings  (Continued  from  Page  4A) would  all  be  look  straight. I’ll  ask  you  again,  how  did  you  have  the  energy,  the  intelligence,  WKH Ă€H[LELOLW\ WKH ZLVGRP WKH SD-­ tience  and  the  good  cheer  to  par-­ HQW QRW RQH RU WZR EXW DOO 6(9(1 RI XV" 0\ EURWKHUV DQG VLVWHUV DQG I  were  sooo  lucky  to  have  you  as  RXU SDUHQWV 1R FKLOGUHQ HYHU IHOW so  well  loved  and  so  well  cared  for.  I  don’t  remember  you  not  hav-­ ing  time  for  us,  you  were  magi-­ cians  able  to  create  enough  time  DQG DWWHQWLRQ DQG ORYH WR ÂżOO XS WKH greedy  needs  of  child  after  child  after  child  â€Ś  I’m  exhausted  just  thinking  about  it. Did  I  mention  how  busy  we  have  been?  In  addition  to  us  both  working  full-­time,  there  is  preparing  dinner,  making  sure  homework  and  chores  are  completed,  getting  independent-­ minded  girls  into  bed  with  the  lights Â

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Davis  (Continued  from  Page  4A) eral  years,  Shumlin  raises  several  political  and  policy  questions.  First,  because  he  has  been  so  closely  as-­ sociated  with  the  single-­payer  issue  since  he  declared  his  candidacy  for  governor  in  2010,  is  Shumlin  now  less  likely  to  be  a  candidate  for  re-­ election  in  2016?  Second,  how  will  progressive  Democrats,  the  Progressive  Party,  and  single-­payer  advocates  react  to  the  governor’s  announcement?  Will  they  continue  to  urge  enactment  of  single-­payer,  even  without  the  gov-­ ernor  leading  the  charge?  Is  there  an-­ RWKHU SROLWLFDO ÂżJXUH LQ 9HUPRQW ZKR could  carry  the  single-­payer  banner  successfully?  Or  does  Shumlin’s  an-­ nouncement  mean  that  single-­payer  is  off  the  agenda  of  realistic  policy  DOWHUQDWLYHV LQ 9HUPRQW IRU D ORQJ time? Eric  L.  Davis  is  professor  emeri-­ tus  of  political  science  at  Middlebury  College.

own  children  to  ski.  They  may  now  be  many  miles  from  the  Snow  Bowl.  But  I’ll  bet  they  still  tell  their  kids  about  a  magical  lit-­ tle  ski  area  where  they  learned  to  love  the  sport. Skiing  has  connected  my  fam-­ LO\ DV QRWKLQJ HOVH KDV 0\ EURWK-­ er,  Kevin,  and  I  were  raised  in  a  small  town  a  bit  west  of  here  by  two  Southerners  who  came  north  and  learned  to  love  the  slopes.  We  ruined  many  a  pair  of  gloves  get-­ ting  uphill  on  a  rope  tow,  and  our  jeans  left  blue  sitzmarks  wherever  we  fell. Our  parents’  love  of  skiing  in  WXUQ EURXJKW WKH IRXU RI XV WR 9HU-­ mont  every  winter  for  a  week. :H DOZD\V VSHQW WKH ÂżUVW QLJKW in  Rutland,  and  I  can  still  tell  you  the  exact  location  of  the  old  Lind-­ holm’s  Diner  and  the  Candlestick  0RWHO GRZQ WKH URDG We  would  spend  the  rest  of  the  ZHHN DW 6XJDUEXVK 0DG 5LYHU and  Glen  Ellen,  staying  at  Beck-­ ridge  (now  the  Featherbed  Inn),  where  Elsie  Becker  and  her  sister  Dorothy  served  up  hearty  break-­ fasts  and  dinners  to  fuel  our  ski-­ ing.  When  the  Beckridge  cooks  took  one  night  a  week  off,  we  would  occasionally  eat  dinner  at  Chez  Henri,  the  now  50-­year-­old  restaurant  that  to  this  day  is  oper-­ ated  by  the  founder,  Henri  Borel. As  Kevin  put  it,  those  expe-­ ULHQFHV DV NLGV LQ WKH 9HUPRQW mountains  made  us  â€œlifelong  ski-­ ing  fanatics.â€? So  it  was  that  when  my  Kevin  and  I  left  high  school,  we  both  chose  to  go  to  college  here.  We  could  get  a  good  education  and  go  skiing  after  morning  classes.  And  some  years  later,  I  had  the  good  VHQVH WR PRYH EDFN WR 9HUPRQW DV soon  as  I  could  afford  to  buy  a  sea-­ son  pass  at  Sugarbush. Kevin  and  his  wife  raised  three  kids  to  love  skiing.  The  kids  have  spent  most  of  their  ski  time  in  Utah,  but  his  older  daughter,  Char-­ lotte,  has  completed  the  circle  of  the  generations:  She’s  renting  a  ski  house  at  Sugarbush  this  winter. Gregory  Dennis’s  column  ap-­ pears  here  every  other  Thursday  and  is  archived  on  his  blog  at  www.gregdennis.wordpress.com.  Email:  gregdennisvt@yahoo.com.  Twitter:  greengregdennis.

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out  on  time.  And  there  is  the  nearly  endless  carting  around  of  the  girls  to  play  rehearsal,  dance  class,  vio-­ lin  lessons,  more  dance  class,  ath-­ letic  practice,  visits  with  friends,  er-­ rands,  outings,  etc.,  etc.,  etc. One  of  my  favorite  times  of  the  day  is  8  to  8:20  each  morn-­ ing;Íž  that’s  when  I  drive  the  girls  to  school.  It  can  be  stressful  as  hell  getting  out  the  door,  but  once  we  leave  the  driveway  I  get  a  few  qui-­ et  minutes  with  two  of  my  favorite  people  in  the  world.  We  talk  about  the  day  ahead  and  life  in  general. Â

Sometimes  they  say  the  darnedest  things,  and  I  always  learn  a  little  bit  about  what  makes  them  tick.  Sometimes,  if  there’s  not  much  going  on  in  their  lives  that  day,  Sophie  will  say,  â€œDaddy,  tell  us  a  story  about  when  you  were  a  little  boy.â€?  So  I  do.  And,  almost  always,  WKHUH \RX DUH 0RP DQG 'DG HLWKHU at  the  center  of  the  story  or  hanging  around  in  the  background  â€”  two  more  of  my  very  favorite  people  in  the  whole  world. 0HUU\ &KULVWPDV 0RP DQG 'DG 0XFK ORYH -RKQ

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ADDISON COUNTY

Obituaries

Michael Morgan, 55, of Middlebury MIDDLEBURY  â€”  Michael  G.  Morgan,  55,  of  Middlebury  died  Thursday,  Dec.  18,  2014,  at  Porter  Medical  Center  in  Middlebury. He  was  born  May  13,  1959,  in  Middlebury,  the  son  of  Ray  and  Yvonne  Morgan. He  graduated  from  Middlebury  Union  High  School  and  Champlain  College  with  an  accounting  degree.  His  relatives  say  he  enjoyed  doing  art  work  and  spending  time  with  his  family,  and  that  he  was  an  avid  Baltimore  Orioles  and  Cleveland  Browns  fan. He  is  survived  by  his  parents,  Ray  and  Yvonne  Morgan  of  Middlebury;Íž  two  sisters,  Kathy  Malzac  (Paul)  of  Monkton,  Jaye  O’Connell  (Ken)  of  Essex  Junction;Íž  a  brother,  Christopher  Morgan  of  Ripton;Íž  six  nieces  and  nephews;Íž  and  several  aunts,  uncles,  and  cousins. MICHAEL  MORGAN A  Mass  of  Christian  burial  was  celebrated  at  11  a.m.  on  Monday,  Dec.  22,  at  St  Mary’s  Church  in  were  no  public  calling  hours.  In  lieu  Middlebury  with  a  reception  follow-­ RI Ă€ RZHUV FRQWULEXWLRQV PD\ EH PDGH ing  at  St.  Mary’s  Parish  Hall.  There  to  St.  Mary’s  Church,  Middlebury.

H. Duncan Rollason Jr., 97, Tucson, Ariz. TUCSON,  Ariz.  â€”  H.  Duncan  Rollason  Jr.,  97,  passed  away  peacefully  from  natural  causes  on  Nov.  30,  at  Sunrise  Senior  Living  in  Tucson,  Ariz. +H ZDV WKH Âż UVW RI IRXU FKLOGUHQ RI the  Rev.  Herbert  Duncan  Rollason  and  Susan  Hervey  (Wales)  Rollason.  He  was  born  March  20,  1917,  in  the  home  of  his  maternal  grandparents,  George  R.  Wales  and  Mable  H.  Wales  in  Beverly,  Mass.  When  he  was  age  four  his  father  was  called  to  be  pastor  of  South  Congregational  Church  in  Middletown,  Conn.  The  family  moved  into  the  parsonage,  which  would  be  home  for  his  entire  \RXWK +H FRPSOHWHG WKH Âż UVW years  in  the  public  school  and  grad-­ XDWHG IURP 7KH 1RUWKÂż HOG 0RXQW Hermon  School  in  Massachusetts.  He  studied  biology  in  his  under-­ graduate  years  at  Middlebury  College  where  he  was  in  the  college Â

choir  and  glee  club.   As  a  student  he  maintained  the  college  mailing  list  with  an  addressogram,  which  was  a  modern  invention  then.  Following  his  graduation  from  Middlebury  in  1939  he  was  awarded  a  graduate  teaching  fellowship  in  biology  at  Williams  College  in  Williamstown,  Mass.,  where  he  then  earned  a  master’s  degree  in  the  subject  in  1941. This  was  followed  by  further  study  and  an  honorary  teaching  fellowship  at  Harvard  University,  where  he  earned  a  master’s  and  PhD  in  biology.  During  his  time  at  Harvard  University  he  spent  a  summer  at  Woods  Hole,  Mass.,  at  the  Marine  Biological  Institute,  where  he  met  his  wife-­to-­be,  Grace  Saunders  Rollason  (predeceased). Following  their  marriage  they  moved  to  Amherst,  Mass.,  in  1947,  where  they  both  became  incredibly Â

active  in  the  academic  commu-­ nity  at  both  Amherst  College  and  the  University  of  Massachusetts,  Amherst.  He  was  a  professor  of  zoology  at  Amherst  College  for  two  years  before  moving  on  to  the  University  of  Massachusetts  and  later  becoming  a  dean  of  the  College  of  Arts  and  Sciences  and  eventu-­ ally  retiring  in  1985.  He  spent  his  sabbatical  in  1960  at  the  University  of  Arizona  in  Tucson,  where  he  continued  his  cancer  research  on  kangaroo  rat  kidneys,  funded  by  a  U.S.  Public  Health  Service  Grant. His  sabbatical  in  Arizona  marked  the  beginning  of  a  54-­year  enchant-­ ment  with  the  American  Southwest,  bringing  him  and  his  family  back  to  the  region  numerous  times.  From  his  youth  and  into  his  late  adulthood,  he  spent  his  summers  at  the  family  camp  on  Lake  Dunmore  near  Middlebury,  where  he  enjoyed  watching  the Â

sun  set  over  the  lake,  attending  his  reunions  at  Middlebury  College  and  welcoming  family  and  friends  into  his  heart  and  home. He  was  the  father  of  two  children,  Mary  Elizabeth  â€œBetsyâ€?  Rollason  and  Herbert  Duncan  Rollason  III  (predeceased)  and  is  survived  by  his  daughter,  Mary  Elizabeth  Rollason;Íž  his  brother,  David  Rollason;Íž  a  grandson;Íž  and  several  nieces  and  nephews  and  many  dear  friends.  ,Q OLHX RI Ă€ RZHUV IDPLO\ UHTXHVWV that  memorial  gifts  be  made  to  Middlebury  College  at  www. middlebury.edu/giving  or  700  Exchange  St.,  Middlebury,  VT  05753.  A  memorial  service  will  be  held  Sunday,  Dec.  27,  at  Casas  Adobes  Congregational  Church  in  Tucson,  Ariz.  A  memorial  gathering  will  be  held  in  Amherst,  Mass.,  in  the  summer  of  2015. Â

Eleanor Bushey, 89, Castleton CASTLETON  â€”  Eleanor  Emma  Bushey,  89,  died  Friday,  Dec.  19,  2014,  at  her  home  in  Castleton. She  was  born  in  Fair  Haven  on  Dec.  4,  1925.  She  was  the  daughter  of  William  and  Emma  (Woodward)  Dayton.  She  grew  up  in  Fair  Haven  and  received  her  education  in  local  Fair  Haven  schools. On  April  25,  1942,  she  married  George  â€œJuddâ€?  Bushey  in  Fair  Haven.  They  made  their  home  in  Fair  Haven  and  Benson.  He  prede-­ ceased  her  Feb.  24,  1998.  In  her  earlier  years  she  worked  as  a  wait-­ ress  at  Whispering  Pines  Restaurant  and  later  at  Camp  Kinnic  at  Lake  St.  Catherine.  She  afterwards  joined  the  custodial  department  at  Castleton  State  College  and  worked  for  several  years  until  her  retirement.  Her  family  says  she  was  a  voracious  reader  and  DQ DYLG 5HG 6R[ IDQ DQG ORYHG Âż VK ing  and  gardening. Surviving  is  her  daughter,  Diane  Jackson  and  her  husband  Robert  of  Orwell;Íž  a  sister,  Mary  Stevens  of  :HVW %URRNÂż HOG 0DVV D JUDQG daughter  and  a  grandson;Íž  and  a  great-­granddaughter. In  addition  to  her  parents  and  husband  she  was  predeceased  by  four  brothers:  Clifford,  Albert,  William Â

ELEANOR  BUSHEY and  Clarence  Dayton. A  private  graveside  committal  service  and  burial  will  take  place  in  the  spring  at  Cedar  Grove  Cemetery  in  Fair  Haven. Memorial  gifts  may  be  made  to  the  Orwell  Free  Public  Library,  P.O.  Box  92,  Orwell,  VT  05760.

Roberta Humiston, 75, Lowell LOWELL,  Vt./ST.  CLOUD,  Fla.  â€”  Roberta  E.  Humiston,  75,  of  Lowell,  Vt.  and  St.  Cloud,  Fla.,  died  Dec.  17,  2014,  in  Kissimmee,  Fla.,  after  a  short  illness. She  was  born  March  30,  1939,  in  Colchester,  Vt.,  the  daughter  of  Wendell  and  Ella  (Warren)  White. She  spent  winters  in  Florida  with  her  loving  partner,  Martin  Trombly.  Those  who  knew  her  said  she  enjoyed  barbecues  with  family,  miniature  golf,  gardening,  crocheting,  traveling  and  her  home  in  Florida.  She  is  survived  by  her  partner,  Martin  Trombly;Íž  her  brothers  and  sisters,  Nancy  Gebo  of  Bristol,  Vt.,  Patty  Densmore  of  Vidalia,  Ga.,  Wendell  White  Jr.  (Jackie),  David  White  (Barb)  of  Witherbee,  N.Y.,  Judy  Karzmarczyk  of  Panton,  Vt.,  and  Barbara  White  of  New  Haven,  Vt.;Íž  and  several  nieces  and  nephews. She  was  predeceased  by  her  husband,  John  Humiston,  and  her  parents,  Wendell  and  Ella  White  of  Ferrisburgh,  Vt. Visiting  hours  will  be  held  on  Friday,  Dec.  26,  at  Brown-­McClay Â

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Want peace on earth? Make some! The  Nobel  Foundation,  York  City  and  died  en  route  to  the  Communication.  Stockholm,  just  awarded  the  2014  hospital.  In  his  signature  song,  he  I  continue  to  practice  what  I  Peace  Prize  to  Malala  Yousafzai  asked  us  to  â€œimagine  living  life  learned:  to  reflect  on  how  I  would  and  Kailash  Satyarthi  â€œfor  their  in  peace.â€?  But,  world  peace?  We  like  to  relate  to  my  self  and  others;Íž  struggle  against  the  suppression  wish  we  could  snap  to  remember  that  all  of  children  and  young  people  our  fingers  and  have  human  beings  have  and  for  the  right  of  all  children  to  peace,  but  it’s  not  the  same  needs;Íž  to  education.â€?  In  choosing  a  Muslim  that  simple. be  as  interested  in  Pakistani  and  a  Hindu  Indian  to  A  Taoist  peace  others  getting  their  share  the  prize,  the  Norwegian  prayer  from  Lao-­Tse  needs  met  as  my  Nobel  Committee  made  their  own  goes  like  this: own.  When  I  agree  statement  of  peace. “If  there  is  to  be  or  disagree  with  In  his  acceptance,  Satyarthi  peace  in  the  world,  anyone’s  opinions,  quoted  Mahatma  Gandhi:  â€œIf  we  there  must  be  peace  to  tune  in  to  what  are  to  teach  real  peace  in  this  in  the  nations. the  person  is  feel-­ world  â€Ś  we  shall  have  to  begin  If  there  is  to  be  ing  and  needing.  with  the  children.â€?  His  goal  is  peace  in  the  nations,  When  I  ask  some-­ to  end  child  labor  and  slavery.  there  must  be  peace  one  to  do  some-­ Malala  Yousafzai  wants  â€œto  see  in  the  cities. thing,  to  remember  every  child  getting  quality  educa-­ If  there  is  to  be  that  I  respond  better  tion  â€Ś  equal  rights  for  women  peace  in  the  cities,  to  a  request  than  and  â€Ś  peace  in  every  corner  of  there  must  be  peace  a  demand.  To  say  the  world.â€?   between  neighbors. what  I  want  some-­ The  Nobel  Prize  is  awarded  just  If  there  is  to  be  one  to  do  instead  of  By Johanna Nichols as  holiday  cards  arrive  bearing  peace  between  saying  what  I  don’t  messages  of  joy,  hope  and  peace.  I  neighbors,  there  want  him  or  her  to  like  the  anticipation  of  this  season  must  be  peace  in  the  home. do.  For  instance,  I  want  people  of  light  in  the  darkness,  the  incar-­ If  there  is  to  be  peace  in  the  to  remove  their  boots  when  they  nation  of  love  in  home,  there  must  enter  my  home.  I  provide  a  mat  for  the  world.  It’s  a  be  peace  in  the  boots.  I  don’t  pretend  that  it’s  OK  n ancient time  when  hope  heart.â€? to  leave  their  boots  on,  but  I  want  for  peace  seems  The  message  them  to  be  comfortable.  So,  I  keep  Hindu text to  come  alive.  It  seems  loud  and  a  basket  of  slippers  by  the  mat.  reminds is  a  hope  that  gets  clear:  Peace  Peace  making  is  not  magic,  yet  snuffed  out  so  us that people begins  with  us;Íž  it’s  not  beyond  our  means.  I  prac-­ often.  in  fact,  within  tice  with  family,  friends  and  neigh-­ “Let  there  be  have been us.  Whoever  bors.  I  practice  in  the  grocery  line,  peace  on  earthâ€?  imagining peace said  that  having  at  the  airport,  on  the  phone  with  wrote  Jill  Jackson  peace  would  be  customer  service.  I  stumble  often.  for a very long Miller  in  1955,  easy?  As  Malala  I  learn  from  my  mistakes.  You  when  she  was  time: “May peace Yousafzai  says:  â€œI  might  say  this  is  about  being  kind.  suicidal  after  a  and peace and am  pretty  certain  Cultivating  kindness  in  myself  failed  marriage,  that  I  am  also  the  does  make  a  difference.  For  me,  and  â€œlet  it  begin  peace and peace first  recipient  of  without  peace  in  the  heart,  no  with  me.â€?  From  be everywhere.â€? the  Nobel  Peace  other  peace  is  possible. a  mountain  in  Prize  who  still  An  ancient  Hindu  text  reminds  California,  the  fights  with  her  us  that  people  have  been  imagin-­ song  has  traveled  around  the  younger  brothers.  I  want  there  ing  peace  for  a  very  long  time:  world. to  be  peace  everywhere,  but  my  â€œMay  peace  and  peace  and  peace  Martin  Luther  King  Jr.  believed  brothers  and  I  are  still  working  on  and  peace  be  everywhere.â€?  I  that  â€œpeace  is  not  merely  a  distant  that.â€? welcome  the  holidays  of  the  goal  that  we  seek  but  a  means  I  believe  that  if  peace  can  happen  season  to  infuse  us  with  hope  that  by  which  we  arrive  at  that  goal.â€?  here,  it  can  happen  anywhere.  But  peace  is  possible.  Can  you  imag-­ Martin  was  gunned  down  April  where  does  one  begin?  It  turns  ine  peace?  Then,  make  some!  4,  1968,  pursuing  peaceful  ends  out  that  Malala  and  her  broth-­ Johanna  Nichols  enjoys  being  through  peaceful  means.  ers,  anyone,  can  learn  skills  for  a   grandmother  and  writer.  She  is  It  was  Dec.  8,  1980,  when  John  peacefully  resolving  differences.  retired  from  ministry  and  organi-­ Lennon  was  shot  twice  in  the  I  attended  a  training  offered  zational  development.  She  lives  in  back  outside  of  his  home  in  New  by  the  Center  for  Nonviolent  Middlebury.

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Are  you  a  5-­â€?Town  Resident  Looking  for  Christmas  Tree  Disposal? Support  the  Mount  Abraham  Baseball  Team Ä?LJ ĆľĆ?Ĺ?ĹśĹ? ƚŚĞĹ?ĆŒ ÄšĆŒĹ˝Ć‰ͲŽč Ĺ˝ĆŒ ƉĹ?Ä?ŏͲƾƉ Ć?ÄžĆŒÇ€Ĺ?Ä?Äž  to  dispose  of  your  Christmas  tree.  dĹšĹ?Ć? Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ ƚĂŏĞ ƉůĂÄ?Äž ŽŜ Sat.,  Jan.  3,  2015  ÂƒĂ„—  Sat.,  Jan.  10,  2015.   &Ĺ˝ĆŒ žŽĆŒÄž Ĺ?ŜĨŽĆŒĹľÄ‚Ć&#x; ŽŜ Ä‚Ä?ŽƾĆš Ć‰ĆŒĹ?Ä?ÄžĆ? ĂŜĚ ÄšĆŒĹ˝Ć‰ͲŽč ĹŻĹ˝Ä?Ä‚Ć&#x; ŽŜĆ? Ĺ˝ĆŒ ƉĹ?Ä?ŏͲƾƉ Ć?ÄžĆŒÇ€Ĺ?Ä?ÄžĆ? Ä?ŽŜƚĂÄ?Ćš Ä‚Ć?ÄžÄ?Ä‚ĹŻĹŻ ŽĂÄ?Ĺš :Ğč ^ƚĞƚĆ?ŽŜ Ä‚Ćš 453-­â€?2333x1037,  or  jstetson@anesu.org.  Â

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Free  community  Christmas  Day  dinner  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  25,  4  p.m.,  Middlebury  Commons.  Fourteenth  annual  volunteer-­led  event  for  Middlebury-­area  resi-­ dents.  Turkey  dinner  and  holiday  fellowship.  RSVP  to  388-­7613  or  382-­9325.

Dec

26

FRIDAY

Alumni  hockey  games  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  26,  6:30-­10:30  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Friends  of  Middlebury  Hockey  holds  its  15th  annual  Middlebury  Tigers  Alumni  Hockey  Games.  Older  players  play  at  6:30  p.m.,  younger  players  at  8:30  p.m.  Info  and  signup  at  fngdan@mac.com.  Cost:  Spectators  get  in  free,  players  make  a  $25  donation  to  Friends  of  Middlebury  Hockey.

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King  Pede  party  in  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  Dec.  27,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Ferrisburgh  Community  Center  and  Town  Hall.  Sandwich  supper  followed  by  an  evening  of  fun  and  card  games.  Come  planning  to  play  King  Pede  or  bring  your  own  favorite  card  game.  Requested  donation:  $2.50.

Dec

31

WEDNESDAY

ACEDC  Conference  Room,  Route  7  South.  Learn  about  how  to  start  a  business  or  sell  an  innovation.  Topics  covered  include  types  of  intellectual  property,  various  forms  of  IP  protection,  patents  and  more.  Free  but  registration  requested:  addisoncountyedc. org/services/events.  Info:  802-­388-­7953. “The  Buzz  on  Bumblebeesâ€?  lecture  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Jan.  8,  7-­9  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Sara  Zahendra  from  the  Vermont  Center  for  Ecostudies  explains  the  plight  of  these  important  pollinators.  Part  of  Otter  Creek  Audubon’s  2015  Cabin  Fever  Lecture  Series.

Jan

9

FRIDAY

Music  talk  by  Mary  Ellen  Childs  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  Jan.  9,  1:30-­3  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  Childs,  one  of  the  most  original  composers  working  today,  presents  â€œExtreme  Composing:  The  Radical  Originality  of  Mary  Ellen  Childs.â€?  Free.  Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Jan.  9,  5-­7  p.m.,  Jackson  Gallery  at  Town  Hall  Theater.  Celebrating  the  opening  of  â€œJoe  Bolger:  Landscapes  in  Oil.â€?  On  exhibit  through  Feb.  28. “Bells  in  Wintertimeâ€?  handbell  concert  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  Jan.  9,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  St.  Peter’s  Catholic  Church.  A  concert  of  snowy  fun  DQG UHĂ€ HFWLRQV E\ 1RUWKHUQ %URQ]H 6RQJV LQFOXGH “Let  It  Snow,â€?  â€œSleigh  Ride,â€?  and  â€œLet  It  Goâ€?  from  the  popular  movie  â€œFrozen.â€?  Admission  by  donation. Â

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10

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Jan

21

WEDNESDAY

Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Vergennes.  Wednesday,  Jan.  21,  5-­8  p.m.,  Creative  Space  Gallery,  214  Main  St.  &HOHEUDWLQJ WKH RSHQLQJ RI WKH Âż EHU DUWV H[KLELW “Cloth,  Paper,  Scissors.â€?  Items  include  wall  hang-­ ings,  wearable  art,  felted  artwork,  baskets  and  custom  notecards.  Exhibit  runs  through  March  1.

Feb

12

THURSDAY

“Birding  in  Central  Asia:  A  Lister’s  Trip  to  Kazakhstanâ€?  lecture  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Feb.  12,  7-­9  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  World-­hopping  birder  Hank  Kaestner,  who  has  seen  over  7,000  species,  will  give  a  presentation  on  this  rarely  birded  region.  Part  of  Otter  Creek  Audubon’s  2015  Cabin  Fever  Lecture  Series.

Mar

12

THURSDAY

“The  â€˜Bee-­buzz-­buzz’  About  Golden-­winged  Warblersâ€?  lecture  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  March  12,  7-­9  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Audubon  Vermont’s  Mark  LaBarr  will  update  us  on  local  efforts  to  protect  this  declin-­ ing  species  and  its  habitat.  Part  of  Otter  Creek  Audubon’s  2015  Cabin  Fever  Lecture  Series.

“Skate  with  the  Panther  Womenâ€?  Open-­source  hardware  workshop  event  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  31,  Jan.  10,  5-­6  p.m.,  Kenyon  Arena.  Fans  of  all  3:30-­4:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Learn  about  ages  welcome.  Skating  begins  following  the  3  p.m.  UNDUN  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  26,  9  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern. microcontrollers,  sensors  and  circuits  by  experi-­ game  against  Wesleyan.  Team  photos  provided  menting  with  the  library’s  Sparkfun  Inventors  Kit.  for  signing.  This  event  is  sponsored  by  Friends  of  Space  is  limited.  Kids  younger  than  10  welcome  Panther  Hockey.  with  an  accompanying  adult.  By  category:  Farmers’  Markets,  Sports,  Clubs  &  Info:  388-­4095.  Organizations,  Government  &  Politics,  Bingo,  Best  Night  celebration  in  Bristol.  Fundraising  Sales,  Dance,  Music,  Wednesday,  Dec.  31,  5-­11  Arts  &  Education,  Health  &  Parenting,  p.m.,  downtown  Bristol.  Annual  BEGINNING SWING DANCE — Great exercise in a fun easy Meals,  Art  Exhibits  &  Museums,  town-­wide  event.  Kids’  activities,  environment. Classes held in the Community Room at EastView Library  Programs. refreshments  and  live  music  at  on Sundays January 4 – January 25, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. FARMERS’  MARKETS Holley  Hall.  Live  music  at  the  Middlebury  Farmers’  Market.  Winter  Walkover  Gallery  and  the  First  Partners not necessary. $40 per person for 4 week series. Open hours:  Saturdays,  9  a.m.-­12:30  p.m.,  Baptist  Church  of  Bristol.  Soups,  dance after all classes from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Open to the Mary  Hogan  Elementary  School  salads  and  breads  at  the  church.  public! Please bring clean, dry soft soled shoes (smooth leather gymnasium.  Local  produce,  meats,  Children  and  seniors  free.  Adults  works best). Call Jim Condon for more information at 475-2349 cheese  and  eggs,  baked  goods,  $10  in  advance,  $12  at  the  door,  jams,  prepared  foods  and  more.  EBT  available  around  town.  Info  and  or email jscondon@mac.com. and  debit  cards  welcome.  Info:  www. schedule:  www.bestnight.org. MiddleburyFarmersMarket.org  or  on  New  Year’s  Eve  dinner  and  caba-­ Facebook. ret  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  31,  6:30-­10  GOVERNMENT  &  POLITICS p.m.,  Middlebury  Inn.  The  Town  Hall  Theater  throws  Addison  Peace  Coalition.  Saturday,  10:30-­11  a.m.  an  elegant  soiree,  with  a  reception  in  the  lobby  at  Champlain  Valley  Farmer  Coalition  Triangle  Park  in  Middlebury. 6:30  p.m.,  dinner  at  7:30  p.m.,  and  a  cabaret  featur-­ meeting  in  Vergennes.  Wednesday,  Citizens  for  Constitutional  Government  in  Bridport.  ing  Alisa  Endsley  during  dessert  at  9  p.m.  Tickets,  Jan.  14,  6-­8:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  American  Thursday,  7-­9  p.m.  Bridport  Community  School.  $85  each,  in  include  admittance  to  the  rockin’  New  Legion.  For  members  and  other  farmers.  Annual  Learn  about  the  U.S.  and  Vermont  constitutions  Year’s  Eve  party  at  the  THT  afterward.  Tickets  avail-­ membership  meeting  at  6  p.m.,  social  time  at  6:30  and  how  to  defend  our  rights. DEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH RU ZZZ WRZQ and  program  at  7:  Ethan  Swift  of  the  Vermont  Five-­Town  Area  Vigil  for  Peace.  Friday,  5-­5:30  p.m.  halltheater.org. Agency  of  Natural  Resources  talks  about  how  water  Bristol  green.  All  welcome  to  speak  out  for  world  Fireworks  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  31,  quality  data  is  collected.  A  farmer  panel  will  discuss  peace. 7:30-­8  p.m.,  old  American  Legion,  Creek  Road.  no-­till,  cover  cropping  and  more.  Free  but  RSVP  Vermont  Department  of  Motor  Vehicles  Mobile  Service  $QQXDO 1HZ <HDUÂśV (YH Âż UHZRUNV GLVSOD\ IROORZHG requested:  info@champlainvalleyfarmercoalition. Van.  Second  and  fourth  Wednesdays,  8:30  a.m.-­4  by  free  public  skating  at  the  Memorial  Sports  Center. com  or  802-­388-­4969,  ext.  348.  p.m.;Íž  Every  Thursday,  8:30  a.m.-­3:15  p.m.  Addison  Rockin’  New  Year’s  Eve  party  in  Middlebury.  County  Courthouse,  in  Middlebury.  The  van  offers  Wednesday,  Dec.  31,  8  p.m.-­1  a.m.,  Town  Hall  written  exams,  customer  service  and  road  tests.  Theater.  The  Doughboys  bring  on  the  dance  828-­2000. music  for  a  rockin’  New  Year’s  Eve.  Cash  bar,  BINGO snacks  available.  Champagne  toast  on  the  porch  Addison  County  4-­H  Foundation  American  Legion  Hall,  Middlebury.  Wednesday.  Doors  at  midnight.  Tickets  $15,  available  at  the  THT  box  annual  meeting  in  Middlebury.  open  5:30  p.m.  with  early  birds.  Jackpot  $3,000.  RIÂż FH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ Thursday,  Jan.  15,  7  p.m.,  UVM  Extension  )RRG DYDLODEOH %HQHÂż WV YHWHUDQV VFKRODUVKLSV New  Year’s  celebration  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  31,  8  p.m.-­1  a.m.,  Middlebury  American  Legion.  The  Bridport  Fire  Department’s  second  annual  fundraiser.  DJ  David  Berthiaume  provides  the  music.  Dancing,  food,  friends,  fun  and  prizes.  $GPLVVLRQ DW WKH GRRU 5DIĂ€ H WLFNHWV IRU a  recliner  or  $500  cash.  Tickets  at  Pratt’s  Store  in  %ULGSRUW RU IURP DQ\ %ULGSRUW Âż UHÂż JKWHU 3URFHHGV IXQG RXWGDWHG Âż UH HTXLSPHQW Free  public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  31,  8-­9:30  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.

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Green  Mountain  Club  walk  in  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  Jan.  3,  Button  Bay  State  Park.  â€œLet’s  Start  the  Year  Out  With  a  Walk  in  the  Park.â€?  Easy.  Contact  Claire  Rivers  at  802-­877-­2263  for  details. Rani  Arbo  &  Greg  Ryan  in  concert  in  Ripton.  Saturday,  Jan.  3,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Ripton  Community  House.  The  Ripton  Community  Coffee  House  ZHOFRPHV Âż GGOHU JXLWDULVW DQG VRQJZULWHU 5DQL $UER performing  with  Greg  Ryan  of  gypsy  jazz  duo  They  Might  By  Gypsies.  Open-­mike  set  at  7:30  followed  by  the  featured  performers.  Adults  $10,  seniors  and  teens  $8,  children  $3.  Community  house  is  wheelchair  accessible  but  restrooms  are  not.  Info:  388-­9782. Â

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Community  poetry  night  in  Bristol.  Sunday,  Jan.  4,  7  p.m.,  Walkover  Gallery.  The  Bristol  First-­Sunday  Salon  Series  contin-­ ues  with  an  evening  of  poetry.  Bring  in  your  favorite  poems  by  others,  or  ones  you’ve  written,  and  share  and  discuss  them  with  others.  Refreshments  avail-­ able.  Info:  453-­5060  or  jimdiana@madriver.com.

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Community  meeting  in  Bristol.  Monday,  Jan.  5,  5:30-­7:30  p.m.,  Holley  Hall.  The  Department  of  Housing  and  Community  Development  invites  residents,  busi-­ ness  owners,  downtown  organizations  and  others  to  give  feedback  on  possible  town  improvements  using  money  that  may  be  available  through  various  grant  programs.  Info:  453-­2410  or  802-­828-­3749.

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“Heart  in  the  Hoodâ€?  play  reading  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Jan.  6,  7-­9  p.m.,  Carol’s  Hungry  Mind.  Mike  Sommers  reads  (and  sings)  his  brand-­new  play  in  progress,  â€œHeart  in  the  Hood.â€?  This  50-­minute  play  is  part  2  of  the  popular  one-­man  show  he  performed  at  Town  Hall  Theater  last  year.

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THURSDAY “How  to  Protect  Your  Intellectual  Propertyâ€?  business  workshop  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Jan.  8,  10  a.m.-­noon, Â

The  hick  is  back MIDDLEBURY  NATIVE  MIKE  Sommers,  who  came  home  from  L.A.  last  spring  for  a  reprise  of  his  one-­man  show,  â€œHick  in  the  â€™Hood,â€?  at  Town  Hall  Theater,  is  coming  home  again.  He’ll  read  (and  sing)  from  his  latest  work  in  progress,  â€œHeart  in  the  â€™Hood,â€?  on  Tuesday,  Jan.  6,  from  7-­9  p.m.  at  Carol’s  Hungry  Mind  in  Middlebury.

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Stone  Leaf  Tea  House.  Marble  Works,  Middlebury.  Exhibit:  â€œForeign  Language  Featurel:  Collaborative  Conceptual  Works  by  Yinglei  Zhang  and  Rachel  Baird.â€? Studio  V.  179  Main  St.,  Vergennes,  above  Addison  2XWÂż WWHUV ,QIR RU ZZZ EHWKDQ\IDUUHOO com. Stratford  House  Pottery  gallery  and  studio,  294  Route  22A,  Orwell.  Weekdays  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  call  propri-­ etor  Stacey  Stanhope  at  948-­2105  to  ensure  it  is  open  the  day  you  wish  to  visit. Town  Hall  Theater  Jackson  Gallery,  Merchants  Row,  Middlebury.  Monday-­Saturday,  noon  to  5  p.m.  382-­9222.  On  exhibit  Nov.  14-­Dec.  31:  seventh  annual  holiday  art  show. Vermont  Folklife  Center.  88  Main  St.,  Middlebury.  Gallery  and  shop  hours  Tuesday-­Saturday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.  Admission  by  donation.  388-­4964.  On  exhibit  through  Jan.  10,  2015:  â€œGreening  Vermont:  A  Culture  of  Environmental  Advocacy.â€?  Vermont  Studio  Furniture  Gallery.  718  Old  Hollow  Road,  North  Ferrisburgh.  Gallery  hours,  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m. Walkover  Gallery.  15  Main  St.,  Bristol.  Gallery  hours  are  Monday-­Friday,  9  a.m.-­4  p.m.  453-­3188.  =RQH7KUHH *DOOHU\ 0DSOH 6W WKLUG Ă€ RRU Middlebury.  Info:  1-­800-­249-­3562  or  www.zone-­ threegallery.com.  On  exhibit  through  March  30,  2015:  â€œMandala,â€?  abstract  expressionist  works  by  Rachel  Baird. Â

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Night  light FIREWORKS  LIGHT  UP  the  sky  near  the  old  American  Legion  building  on  Creek  Road  in  Middlebury  in  2010.  This  New  Year’s  Eve  tradition  ,  followed  by  free  skating  at  the  Memorial  Sports  Center,  is  on  Wednesday,  Dec.  31,  at  7:30  p.m. ,QGHSHQGHQW Âż OH SKRWR 7UHQW &DPSEHOO

and  community  programs.  388-­9311. Brandon  Senior  Center,  Brandon.  First  and  third  Mondays.  6  p.m.  Refreshments  sold.  247-­3121. Brandon  American  Legion.  Tuesday,  warm-­ups  6:15  p.m.,  regular  games  7  p.m.  Food  available,  compli-­ mentary  hot  tea  and  coffee.  Info:  247-­5709. VFW  Post  7823,  Middlebury.  Monday.  Doors  open  5  p.m.,  quickies  6:15  p.m.,  regular  bingo  7  p.m.  388-­9468. MEALS Bristol  American  Legion  Ladies’  Auxiliary  all-­you-­can-­eat  breakfast.  Third  Sunday,  7:30-­10:30  a.m.  Cost  $8  per  person.  Bristol  senior  luncheon.  First  Thursday,  noon,  First  Baptist  Church  of  Bristol.  Suggested  donation  $4.  453-­5276. Free  Community  Lunch  in  Middlebury.  Summer:  Mondays-­Thursdays  at  the  Charter  House,  27  North  Pleasant  St.  (just  north  of  the  Middlebury  Inn).  11:30  a.m.-­12:15  p.m.  Eat  in  or  take  out.  Supported  by  area  churches. Free  Community  Supper  in  Middlebury.  Fridays,  5-­6:15  p.m.  Congregational  Church  Fellowship  Hall.  Meals  provided  by  over  35  different  groups.  Info:  388-­7634  or  388-­7613. CVAA  Senior  Meals: Bridport:  Grange  Hall  Community  Room.  Noon  meal  on  Monday  and  Wednesday.  Evening  meals  on  second  and  fourth  Wednesdays  at  5  p.m.  Reservations:  Michelle  Eastman  at  1-­800-­642-­5119  x615.  Transportation  by  ACTR:  388-­1946. Bristol:  American  Legion.  Noon  meal  on  Wednesday.  Barb  Prime,  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  603.  Free  trans-­ portation:  ACTR,  388-­1946. Middlebury:  Russ  Sholes  Senior  Center.  Noon  meal  RQ 7XHVGD\ DQG )ULGD\ H[FHSW IRU WKH Âż UVW )ULGD\ when  a  special  noon  meal  is  served  at  the  VFW  on  Exchange  Street.  Tracy  Corbett,  1-­800-­642-­5119  Ext.  634.  Free  transportation:  ACTR,  388-­1946. Vergennes:  Vergennes  Senior  Center.  Noon  meal  on  Tuesday  and  Thursday.  Michelle  Eastman  at  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  Free  transportation:  ACTR,  388-­1946. Bristol  Libanus  Lodge,  F&AM  Breakfast.  Second  Sunday,  7:30-­10:30  a.m.  Eggs,  bacon,  sausage,  pancakes,  French  toast,  home  fries,  juice,  coffee  and  WHD %XIIHW %HQHÂż WV ORFDO FKDULWLHV Middlebury  Congregational  Church  Community  Supper.  Friday,  5-­6:15  p.m.  Free.  388-­7634. Starksboro  senior  luncheon.  Fourth  Thursday,  11:30  a.m.,  January-­October,  Starksboro  First  Baptist  Church.  453-­6354  or  mtgazette@earthlink.net. Vergennes  Masonic  Lodge  Breakfast.  Last  Sunday,  7:30-­10  a.m.  Pancakes,  French  toast,  home  fries,  eggs,  bacon,  sausage  and  beverage.  All  you  can  HDW $GXOWV FKLOGUHQ %HQHÂż WV WKH ORGJHÂśV charitable  donations. VFW  Fish  Fry  in  Middlebury.  Third  Friday,  4-­6  p.m.,  Men’s  Auxiliary,  VFW  Post  7823,  Exchange  Street.  SHU SHUVRQ 3URFHHGV WR EHQHÂż W WKH SRVWÂśV FKDUL table  donations. VFW  Fish  Fry  in  Vergennes.  Second  Friday,  5-­7  p.m.,  Sons  of  the  American  Legion,  VFW  Post  14,  Armory  Lane.  $10  per  person.  Haddock,  fries,  coleslaw  and  cash  bar.

EXHIBITSMUSEUMSGALLERIES 51  Main.  Main  Street,  Middlebury.  388-­8209  or  www. go51main.com.  On  exhibit  from  April  4,  2013:  â€œProgress  Will  Kill  Us.â€? Art  on  Main.  25  Main  St.,  Bristol.  Gallery  open  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.  Monday-­Saturday,  and  noon-­4  p.m.  on  Sundays.  453-­4032,  info@artonmain.net  or  www. artonmain.net.  On  exhibit  Oct.  3-­Nov.  16:  â€œOut  of  the  Woods.â€? Basin  Harbor  Club.  Ferrisburgh.  475-­2311  or  www. basinharbor.com. BigTown  Gallery,  99  North  Main  St.,  Rochester.  767-­9670 Bixby  Memorial  Library,  Vergennes.  877-­2211.  Bobcat  CafĂŠ.  5  Main  St.,  Bristol.  453-­3311. Brandon  Artists’  Guild.  7  Center  St.,  Brandon.  Gallery  open  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.  daily.  247-­4956  or  www.bran-­ donartistsguild.com.  On  exhibit  Nov.  7,  2014-­Jan.  31,  2015:  â€œThe  Spirit  of  the  Season:  Winter  in  Vermont.â€? Brandon  Free  Public  Library,  Brandon.  247-­8230  or  www.brandonpubliclibrary.org.  Brandon  Museum  and  Visitor  Center  at  the  Stephen Â

A.  Douglas  Birthplace.  4  Grove  St.,  at  the  corner  of  routes  7  and  73  West.  www.brandon.org  or  247-­6401.  Open  daily  11  a.m.-­4  p.m.  through  mid-­October. Brandon  Music  CafĂŠ,  62  Country  Club  Road,  Brandon.  www.brandon-­music.net  or  (802)  465-­4071.  On  exhibit:  The  abstract  expressionist  landscapes  of  Tom  Merwin. Bristol  Bakery.  Main  St.,  Bristol.  453-­3280. Carol’s  Hungry  Mind  CafĂŠ.  Merchants  Row,  Middlebury,  388-­0101.  Chimney  Point  Vermont  State  Historic  Site,  7305  Vermont  Route  125,  Addison.  759-­2412.  On  exhibit  in  2014:  â€œChimney  Point:  A  Frontier  of  New  France.â€? Compass  Music  and  Arts  Center,  333  Jones  Drive,  Brandon.  www.cmacvt.org.  On  exhibit  Nov.  7-­Jan.  11:  â€œArt  of  Giving  -­  :  -­  The  Giving  of  Art.â€? Creative  Space  Gallery.  235  Main  St.,  Vergennes.  877-­3850  or  www.creativespacegallery.org.  Edgewater  Gallery.  1  Mill  St.,  Middlebury.  www.edge-­ watergallery-­vt.com.  On  exhibit  Nov.  1-­30:  â€œIrma  Cerese:  Colorscapes.â€? Galerie  Provenance.  1  Frog  Hollow  Alley,  Middlebury.  388-­3101  or  Michael@galleryprovenance.com. Gallery  @  85  North  Street.  85  North  St.,  Bristol.  453-­  5813  or  349-­7551. Gallery  in-­the-­Field.  685  Arnold  District  Road,  Brandon.  RU ZZZ JDOOHU\LQWKHÂż HOG FRP Henry  Sheldon  Museum  of  Vermont  History.  1  Park  St.,  Middlebury.  Museum  hours  Tuesday-­Friday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.;Íž  Research  Center  Thursday  and  Friday,  1-­5  p.m.  Museum  admission:  Adults  $5;Íž  seniors  $4.50;Íž  children  6-­18  $3;Íž  families  $12.  Research  Center  admission:  $5.  Information:  388-­2117  or  www.henrysheldonmuseum.org.   Ilsley  Public  Library.  75  Main  St.,  Middlebury,  388-­4095.  Monday,  Wednesday  and  Friday,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.;Íž  Tuesday  and  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­8  p.m.;Íž  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.  The  Inn  at  EastView  at  Middlebury.  989-­7500,  9  a.m.-­3  p.m.  daily.  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  Museum.  4472  Basin  Harbor  Road,  Vergennes,  475-­2022  or  www.lcmm.org.  Lawrence  Memorial  Library.  40  North  St.,  Bristol.  453-­2366. Lincoln  Historical  Society  Museum.  88  Quaker  St.  Second  and  fourth  Sunday  of  every  month,  noon-­4  p.m.,  June  through  October.  Free.  Lincoln  Library.  222  W.  River  Road,  Lincoln,  453-­2665.  Monday,  2-­6  p.m.  On  exhibit  through  Jan.  1,  2015:  Special  exhibit  on  the  Civil  War. Lincoln  Peak  Vineyard.  142  River  Road,  New  Haven,  388-­7368,  www.lincolnpeakvineyard.com. Liza  Myers  Gallery.  22  Center  St.,  Brandon,  247-­5229  or  lizamyers.com.  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.  daily.  Featuring  the  work  of  Warren  Kimble,  Liza  Myers  and  other  selected  artists. The  M  Gallery.  3  Mill  St.,  Middlebury.  Middlebury  College  Davis  Family  Library.  443-­3168  or  www.middlebury.edu/arts.  Middlebury  College  Johnson  Memorial  Building.  443-­6433  or  www.middlebury.edu/arts.  On  exhibit  Jan.  6-­20:  Fall  term  studio  art  exhibition. Middlebury  College  Museum  of  Art.  72  Porter  Field/ Route  30  South.  443-­3168  or  www.middlebury.edu/ arts.  Museum  is  closed  Mondays.  On  exhibit  in  the  Overbrook  Gallery,  Jan  6-­April  19:  â€œMao,  Sitting  Bull  and  Others:  Recent  Gifts  from  the  Andy  Warhol  Foundation.â€? The  National  Museum  of  the  Morgan  Horse.  34  Main  St.,  Middlebury.  388-­1639.  On  exhibit:  Photos,  prints  and  tack  of  the  Government  Morgan,  a  family  of  Morgan  horses,  originally  bred  for  cavalry  purposes,  at  the  UVM  Morgan  Horse  Farm  starting  in  1907. Norton’s  Gallery.  Route  73,  Shoreham.  948-­2552  or  www.nortonsgallery.com.  Studio/gallery  of  Norton  Latourelle’s  whimsical  woodcarvings.  Open  most  days  and  by  appointment. Otter  Creek  Custom  Framing.  3  Park  St.,  Middlebury.  388-­2370.  Outerlands  Gallery.  37  Green  St.,  Vergennes.  www. outerlandsgallery.com.  PhotoPlace  Gallery.  3  Park  St.,  Middlebury.  Tuesday-­Friday,  11  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­3  p.m.  Info:  989-­2359  or  www.vtphotoworkplace.com.  On  exhibit  Nov.  18-­Dec.  13:  â€œThe  Built  Environment.â€? Rokeby  Museum.  Route  7,  Ferrisburgh.  877-­3406.  Starksboro  Public  Library.  Monday,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.;Íž  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.;Íž  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  453-­3732. Starry  Night  CafĂŠ.  5371  Route  7  in  Ferrisburgh.  Wednesday-­Sunday.

Bixby  Memorial  Library.  258  Main  St.,  Vergennes.  877-­2211.  Monday,  12:30-­7  p.m.;Íž  Tuesday,  12:30-­5  p.m.;Íž  Wednesday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.;Íž  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­7  p.m.;Íž  Friday,  12:30-­5  p.m.;Íž  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.  Preschool  multi-­age  story  time  Thursday,  10:30  a.m. Brandon  Free  Public  Library.  Hours  through  Oct.  18,  2014:  Wednesday,  4-­7  p.m.,  Friday,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m. Preschool  story  hour  every  Friday  at  1  p.m.  with  Deb  Lendway.  Movies  shown  every  Friday  at  1:30  p.m.  (17  and  under  must  be  accompanied  by  a  parent  or  guardian).  247-­8230.  Summer  programs:  â€œSally’s  Music  Circleâ€?  with  Rob  Zollman,  Tuesdays  and  Fridays,  July  8-­29,  10  a.m.,  for  ages  birth  and  up;Íž  â€œStories  and  Craftsâ€?  with  Kathy  Hirschberger,  Wednesdays  and  Thursdays,  July  9-­31,  10  a.m.,  ages  preschool  and  up. Hancock  Free  Public  Library.  Wednesday,  1-­5  p.m.;Íž  Thursday,  noon-­6  p.m.;Íž  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Books,  videos  and  DVDs.  Other  items  available  through  interlibrary  loan. Ilsley  Public  Library.  75  Main  St.,  Middlebury,  388-­4095.  Monday,  Wednesday  and  Friday,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.;Íž  Tuesday  and  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­8  p.m.;Íž  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.  October-­April,  Sunday,  1-­4  p.m.  Baby  and  Toddler  Story  Time,  Tuesdays,  10:15-­10:45  a.m.,  Jan.  6-­May  12.  Garden  Story  Times,  Tuesdays,  June  18-­Aug.  6,  10:30-­11:15  a.m.  May’s  Music  and  Movement,  Tuesdays,  10:30-­11:15  a.m.,  for  ages  birth  through  5  years.  Magic:  The  Gathering  games  for  kids  in  grades  6-­12,  third  Tuesday  of  the  month,  4-­6  p.m.  Hand  in  Hand  community  service  projects  IRU NLGV Âż UVW 7KXUVGD\ RI HYHU\ PRQWK p.m.  VolunTeens,  second  Thursday  of  every  month,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.  Young  Writers’  Club,  third  Thursday  of  every  month,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.  Mysterious  Hogwarts  Reading  Society,  last  Thursday  of  every  month,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.  Youth  Media  Lab,  Tuesdays,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.  For  a  complete  listing  of  ongoing  and  special  children’s  activities,  visit  www.ilsleypublicli-­ brary.org  or  call  the  Children’s  Room  at  388-­4097. Lawrence  Memorial  Library.  40  North  St.,  Bristol,  453-­2366  or  www.lawrencelibrary.net.  Monday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.;Íž  Tuesday  and  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­8  p.m.;Íž  Wednesday  and  Friday,  1-­5  p.m.;Íž  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Monday,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  free  walk-­in  computer  help.  Summer  preschool  story  times,  Thursdays,  10:30-­11:30  a.m.,  with  a  focus  on  science.  Experiment  and  Explore  Workshop  (ages  8  and  up),  Wednesdays,  2-­4:30  p.m.  Lego  Club,  Wednesdays,  3:15-­4:15  p.m.,  for  school-­age  children.  Lincoln  Library.  222  W.  River  Rd.,  Lincoln,  453-­2665.  Monday,  2-­6  p.m.;Íž  Wednesday,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.  (addi-­ tional  evening  hours  on  a  volunteer  basis);Íž  Friday,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.;Íž  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.  Reading  with  Magic,  the  therapy  dog,  Mondays,  3:15-­4:15.  Chess  club,  Mondays,  4-­5  p.m.  Lego  club,  Wednesdays,  S P 6WRU\ WLPH DJH Âż YH DQG XQGHU )ULGD\ 10:30  a.m.  Senior  program,  second  Wednesday,  10  a.m.  Book  discussion  group,  second  Wednesday  at  7  p.m.  Info:  453-­3575.  New  Haven  Community  Library.  Located  in  the  new  OLEUDU\ WRZQ RIÂż FHV EXLOGLQJ 7XHVGD\ D P S P Wednesday,  1-­8  p.m.  Thursday,  1-­8  p.m.;Íž  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Story  Hour,  Tuesday,  10:30  a.m.  Information  on  Facebook  at  New  Haven  Community  Library  (Vermont),  at  the  website  nhcl.org,  or  by  phone  at  453-­4015. Orwell  Free  Library.  Tuesday,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.  and  6-­8  p.m.;Íž  Thursday,  3-­6  p.m.;Íž  Friday,  11  a.m.-­4  p.m.;Íž  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m. Platt  Memorial  Library.  Shoreham.  897-­2647.  Monday,  11  a.m.-­7  p.m.;Íž  Wednesday  and  Thursday,  2  p.m.-­7  p.m.;Íž  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Programs  on  website:  www.plattlib.org.  Summer  programs  (June  23-­July  30):  Preschool  story  time,  ages  3-­5,  Mondays,  11  a.m.-­noon;Íž  youth  story  time,  ages  6  and  up,  Mondays  and  Wednesdays,  1-­2  p.m.;Íž  drop-­in  crafts  and  activi-­ ties  for  all  ages,  Mondays  and  Wednesdays,  11  a.m.-­  noon. Russell  Memorial  Library.  Monkton.  453-­4471.  Tuesday  and  Thursday,  3-­7  p.m.;Íž  Friday  and  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Friday  Story  Hour,  second  and  fourth  Friday,  10-­11  a.m.  WiFi  available.  Weekly  summer  reading  program  â€œFizz,  Boom,  Readâ€?  starts  Friday,  July  11,  10-­11  a.m.  Salisbury  Free  Public  Library.  352-­4198.  Tuesday  and  Thursday,  2-­5  p.m.;Íž  Wednesday,  10  a.m.-­1  p.m.;Íž  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­noon.  Children’s  Time,  Tuesday  2:30-­4  p.m.  Info:  http://salisburyfreelibrary.blogspot. com.  Story  hour,  pre-­K  through  grade  4:  First  and  third  Saturdays,  10-­11  a.m.,  read-­aloud  book  followed  by  arts  and  crafts  project.  Children  must  be  accompanied  by  an  adult.  Sarah  Partridge  Community  Library.  East  Middlebury.  388-­7588.  Ilsley  Library  cards  accepted.  Tuesday,  9  a.m.-­noon;Íž  Thursday,  2-­6  p.m.;Íž  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­noon.  Book  sale  on  Saturdays. Starksboro  Public  Library.  2827  Route  116,  Starksboro  (in  town  hall);Íž  453-­3732.  Parking  behind  town  RIÂż FHV 0RQGD\ D P S P 7KXUVGD\ D P p.m.;Íž  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Story  time  (ages  3-­5)  Monday,  10:30  a.m.  453-­3732. Whiting  Free  Library.  Main  Street  opposite  the  church.  623-­7862.  Call  for  hours.  Story  time  with  Deb  Lendway,  10  a.m.  Wednesdays.

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THIS  UNTITLED  PAINTING  by  local  artist  Joe  Bolger  is  part  of  the  exhibit  â€œJoe  Bolger:  Landscapes  in  Oil,â€?  which  opens  in  the  Jackson  Gal-­ lery  at  the  Town  Hall  Theater  in  Middlebury  on  Jan.  9.

‘Joe Bolger: Landscapes in Oil’ exhibit is going up MIDDLEBURY  â€”  The  Jackson  Gallery  at  Middlebury’s  Town  Hall  Theater  will  hold  an  opening  reception  for  the  exhibit  â€œJoe  Bolger:  Landscapes  in  Oilâ€?  on  Friday  Jan.  9,  from  5-­7  p.m.  The  exhibit  runs  through  Feb.  28.

This  exhibition  will  feature  plein  air  landscapes  representing  all  of  the  seasons  in  Vermont.  Work-­ ing  mostly  with  oil  in  a  representational  style,  Bolger  maintains  an  intense  focus  on  color  and  changing  light  conditions  in  his  paintings,  each  of Â

which  seems  to  capture  a  unique  moment  in  time.  The  Jackson  Gallery  is  located  on  the  lower  level  of  Town  Hall  Theater.  Gallery  hours  are  Monday-­Saturday,  noon-­5  p.m.  and  one  hour  be-­ fore  performances.

Bristol’s  Best  Night  has  fun,  food  and  music of  bluegrass  and  Americana  from  lo-­ BRISTOL  â€”  The  Watershed  Cen-­ Bristol  as  the  community  marks  the  the  region’s  top  performing  artists. The  fun  begins  at  5  p.m.  with  hat  cal  legends  the  Hibernators. ter  invites  revelers  of  all  ages  to  cel-­ arrival  of  2015  with  Best  Night,  a  In  between,  hungry  merrymakers  ebrate  New  Year’s  Eve  in  downtown  gathering  of  friends,  neighbors,  and  making,  hula-­hooping  and  other  kid-­ friendly  activities  at  Holley  Hall.  At  can  refuel  on  snacks  and  refresh-­ 5:45,  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  ments  at  Holley  Hall  and  enjoy  School’s  a  cappella  group,  Sweet  homemade  soup,  salads,  and  desserts  Beats,  hosts  a  children’s  singing  downstairs  at  the  Baptist  Church. workshop,  which  will  Best  Night  is  a  proj-­ be  followed  by  a  per-­ ect  of  the  Watershed  At the Walkover Center,  which  is  dedi-­ formance  from  the  group.  Then  it’s  on  Gallery, cated  to  building  new  to  the  New  Year  with  celebrants ties  between  neigh-­ Vermont  singer-­song-­ can take in bors  and  maintain-­ writer  Erin  Cassels  ing  a  strong,  vibrant  Brown  and  the  high-­ the Celtic folk Five-­Towns  com-­ energy  Five-­Town  fa-­ sounds of Susan munity.  It’s  a  once-­ Mon 12/29 Creamy Chicken with Wild Rice vorite  and  dance  band  Reit and Mary a-­year  opportunity  to  Tues 12/30 Tomato Dill Se rved BandAnna. get  out  and  celebrate  Weds 12/31 Loaded Potato Ann Samuels; M on-Fri At  the  Walkover  the  season,  see  good  11am-3pm Thurs 1/1 Closed – Happy New Year! Gallery,  celebrants  traditional blues friends,  and  make  new  Fri 1/2 Broccoli Cheddar can  take  in  the  Celtic  and original ones  while  enjoying  folk  sounds  of  Susan  tunes with Steve the  best  of  the  area’s  Reit  and  Mary  Ann  lively  local  arts  scene.  Thurston & Samuels;Íž  traditional  Like  the  diverse  lo-­ MAPLE BUTTERNUT BLISS blues  and  original  Friends; a set cal  people  and  places  Our Garlic Oil Base topped with Roasted Butternut Squash, tunes  with  Steve  Thur-­ of Americana the  Watershed  Center  Baby Spinach, Goat Cheese and a Maple Balsamic Drizzle. ston  &  Friends;Íž  a  set  music from celebrates  throughout  of  Americana  music  the  year,  there’s  plenty  THE STEAK PIZZIAOLA from  Michele  Fay  and  Michele Fay and for  everyone  young  Our Red Sauce Pizza topped with Baby Spinach, Shaved Steak, Tim  Price;Íž  and  gypsy  Tim Price; and and  old  at  this  annual  Roasted Potatoes, Red Peppers and Fresh Chopped Garlic. jazz  from  They  Might  gypsy jazz from community-­wide  gala. Be  Gypsies. Join  the  fun  and  fes-­ They Might Be Happy Holidays! Across  the  green  tivities  from  5  to  11  from all of us at Ni at  Bristol  Baptist  Gypsies. p.m.  Children  younger  nos! Church,  the  festivi-­ than  12  and  seniors  75  ties  get  under  way  with  a  selection  and  older  are  free.  Admitting  but-­ Crisp & Light Caesar Salad! RI RULJLQDOV ÂżGGOH WXQHV DQG FRY-­ tons  for  everyone  else  are  $10  be-­ LMTQKQW][ ÂŒ PMIT\Pa ÂŒ ZMITTa NZM[P ers  from  John  Dickason  &  Friends  fore  Dec.  25,  $12  at  the  door,  and  are  featuring  Matt  Witten,  Glen  Good-­ available  in  Bristol   at  Kimball’s  Of-­ win  and  Lausanne  Allen.  There  will  ¿FH 6XSSOLHV $UW RQ 0DLQ &XEEHUV ‡ 'HOLYHU\ GDLO\ IURP SP also  be  acoustic  bluegrass  and  folk  Emerald  Rose,  Bristol  Bakery,  and  www.ninospizzamiddlebury.com from  Loggerhead;Íž  original  songs  Mountain  Greens.  For  more  infor-­ The Slice Guy from  local  singer-­songwriter  Patrick  mation  and  a  complete  schedule  of  0$&,17<5( /$1( ‡ 0,''/(%85< Fitzsimmons;Íž  and  a  year-­ending  set  events  visit  www.bestnight.org. Â

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Middlebury Lions Christmas Memory Tree Albert Abair Beatrice Abair Dorothy Allen Nils A. Anderson Veta M. Anderson Faith Angier Joyce Bedard Aschoff Ramona & Brian Atherton Stanley P. Atwood Ann Bagley Cleo Bagley Harvey Bagley Rufus Bagley Zebber Bagley Bob Baker Grant Baldwin Family (30) Florence Banner (5) Frank Banner (5) Raymond Barclay Paul Bark Leon Barnett Leslie “Popper” Barnett Dr. Lyndon “Bill” Barnett Ruth “Nana” Barnett Mattie Bartlett Linda Baslow Roger Bassett Ellen Beecher Arthur Benedict Edith Benedict (6) Marie Rose Bergeron Leonard Bergeron Jim Berry Joseph Bielawski (5) Rose Bigelow Tom Billings Wilfrid Bilodeau Alice Boise Alice “Gramma”Boise Annette “Mom” Boise Charles Boise Mary Boise Michael Boise Boise Pets William Boise Michael J. Brace (2) Rodney W. Brace (2) Charles Brakeley (5) Monsignor Paul Bresnehan Altha G. Broughton Martin Broughton Oliver Broughton, Jr. Baby Brouillette Albert Brown Linda Brown Lorenza Brown Virginia Brown Wilma Brown Fletcher Brush Richard Bullock Edward Burke Irene Burns Bernice Bushey Denise Bushey Melvin Bushey %XGG\ %XWWHU¿HOG Barbara Buttolph 'RUD %XWWHU¿HOG (GJDU %XWWHU¿HOG 6U ,UHQH %XWWHU¿HOG 0DULH %XWWHU¿HOG Hubert T. Casey Keith R. Casey Norma Dow Casey Ramona Forbes Casey Walter Cawley Cecile Cawley Guy Chicoine Carol Choquette Clancy Agnes K. Clark Margaret Clark Neri Clark (2) Ruth Y. Clark (2) William J. Clark Ernest Cloutier John Cloutier Rollande Cloutier Jeanette Cole-­Rowe William F. Cole Elizabeth Collins (11) Dr. Ray Collins (12) Douglas Condon Elizabeth Condon Michael Condon Stephen Condon Jr. Theresa Condon Laura Conlon Wm. Conlon Hiram Cook Marguerite Cook Bette Coons (3) James Coons (3) Jennifer Beth Coons (2) Morton Coons (3) Frederick Cope Gladys Cope Oliver Cope Sarah Cope Sharon Cope Stephen Cope Bertha Counter Henry Counter Stanley Counter Albert Cousineau Catherine Cousino John Cousino Joyce Cousino Ruth Cousino

“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” The Middlebury Lions Club wishes to recognize those donors who have honored their deceased family and friends, to whom this page is dedicated. The thought of each person represented by a single bulb together on one special tree illuminates the air with memories. May their lives be remembered this holiday season.

The Middlebury Lions Club, making their 62nd year of service to their community and state has again this year presented their 36th annual “Christmas Memory Tree.” With the cooperation of the Addison County Independent the names memorialized on the “Tree” are listed on this page. Dedicated though we Lions may be to our particular causes, we can in no way match the dedication, love and esteem shown by these beloved donors who make available this listing of memorialized names. In the face of dedication, we Lions stand in humble awe. The Officers and Members of the Middlebury Lions Club Let peace come to those of war Unlock the lock, let open the door. Give hope to those who feel despair, May their smiling faces forever flare. Let the sun shine warmth amongst their stable; Give bread to place upon their table. Give joy to those who feel the sorrow, Remember their strength that we might borrow, Let us have the courage to climb the hill. Have we the strength to say I will? Give them grace at your heavenly feast, For rest is theirs with eternal peace. Let us recall their hopes, their dreams, They stood in support, like a sturdy beam. Memories of them shall we always cherish; Our love for them shall never perish. Tom Broughton Past International Director

Wayne Cousino Clarence Cox Ruth Cox Phyllis Cunningham Patti Curtis Robert Cushman Dolly Cyr Doris Cyr-­Pelkey Kate Cyr Leonard D.“Sonny” Cyr Leonard P. Cyr Pat Cyr Mr. & Mrs. Philip Cyr Mable Cyr Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur Cyr Ernest Dahlin Jessie Dahlin Arthur E. Danyow Sr. Bertha P. Danyow Patricia “Pat” Danyow Ann Davis Warren Davis, Jr. Maude Dea Carl Decoster Lena DeLage André Denis Barbara Denis Tony Denis Richard Denett Sr. Julia Desabrais Moses J. Desabrais Norman Desabrais Thea Desabrais John Desforges Leo Desforges Yvette Desforges Bertha Desjadon Walt Desjadon Earl DeWitt Earl DeWitt Jr. Evelyn DeWitt Robert DeWitt Rebecca DiPanni Elizabeth Doria (2) Joe Doria (2) Claudia Dragon Cora Dragon Cora “Mom” Dragon Joseph “Dad” Dragon Ellsy Dragon Sandy Dragon Helen Draper Marcel Dubois Mr. & Mrs. Albert Dupoise David Dupoise Mr & Mrs. David Dupoise Mr. & Mrs. Frank Dupoise Heath Dupoise (2) Marilyn Dupoise Michael Dupoise (2) Ethel Edwards Thomas Edwards Gene Evans Flora Farnsworth (2) Harold Farnsworth (2) Lori Ann Farnsworth Lucien Farnsworth Lynn Farnsworth Maynard Farr (2) Elaine Farrell James Farrell Armand Faubert Lucille Faubert Sidney Fenson Sr. Reg & Ruth Ferson (5) Moses Fisher Elizabeth Fiske Jack Fiske Catherine Fitzpatrick Clemant Fitzpatrick Colette Fitzpatrick

Jared Fitzpatrick Thelma Flachsland William Flachsland Ralph Foote (5) Wendy Forbes (2) Janice Forguites (2) Leslie Forguites (2) Shirley Fowler Howard French Bernice Fucile Lyndon Fuller Lorenzo Gagnon Peter Gagnon Roger K. Gelinas Bertha Gemmill Wallace Gemmill Howard Gero, Sr. Howard Gero, Jr. Stella Gero Alfred Gonzalez Joseph (Dodie) Gonzalez Joseph Mendenz Gonzalez Mary Steele Gonzalez Narciso J. Gonzalez Paul A. Gonzalez Pennie J. Gonzalez Raymond J. Gonzalez Raymond N. Gonzalez Donald Goodrich Hazel Goodrich Iva Goodrich Mildred Goodrich Wilbur Goodrich May Grau Robert Guertin, Sr. Catherine R. Hanmer Walter F. Hanmer Floyd Harcourt Viola Harcourt Daneille Hinchey Lynn W. Hinman Celia Hobbs Robert Hoffman Ruth Hoffman Steve Holdman Kenneth Hopper (5) Susan Hopper (5) Louise Hubbell Frederick Humiston Sidney Humiston Deborah Humphrey Todd Humphrey Elizabeth Hunt Pauline Hunt Ray Hunt Mr. & Mrs. Walter Hurlbut Jacqualine (White) Jackson Stephen James James Jette Stanley Johnson Harold Kelley Jane Kelly Bud Kelton (2) Eric Kemp Chet Ketcham George King Ada Kirby Beatrice Laberge Becky LaBerge Charles Laberge Charlie LaBerge Donald Laberge Laura L. Laberge Liz LaBerge Marilyn L. Laberge Mary Laberge Robert W. Laberge, Sr. Steven Laberge Aline LaFountain Doris LaFountain John E. LaFountain

Joseph LaFountain Lisa LaFountain Raymond LaFountain Reginald LaFountain Robert J. LaFountain Wilfred LaFountain Sr. Donald Lagrow Hugh Lagrow Irene Lagrow Robert Lagrow Ruth Lagrow (2) Alicia Lambert Donna Lawton Henry Leach Edward LeBeau Eva LeBeau %UDGIRUG 6HDEXU\ /LWWOH¿HOG Steven Longo (5) Megan Louise Rhodalee Lundrigan Barbara Mack Gerald Malzac Henry Malzac Marcienne Malzac Roch Malzac Simone Malzac Jenna Marshall Judy Marshall Manley Marshall Faye Martin (2) Lois Marquay Ferdinand Mayer Sidney McCartney (5) S. E. Mac McCarty Sara McCarty Kevin McFadden Steve McG. Stephen McGinnis Jack McKinley Kennetha McKinley Ron McKinnon Tracy McPhail Elwin L Mitchell, Jr. Elwin Mitchell, Sr. Jean Mitchell Jerry Mitchell Kathleen Moore Richard Morse Amanda Morton John Moynihan Marion Moynihan Charles Mraz Letty Mraz Margaret Mraz Will Mraz Douglas Murray Douglas J. Murray (4) Douglass Murray Jr. James Muzaca F. Beatrice Myrick Kenneth W. Myrick Mr. & Mrs. Frank Narabone Janice Neilson (2) William Neilson Ted Okerlund Gene Oliver Beatrice O’Neill Gary Orvis Roger Orvis James Oski Charles Ouellette Delia Ouellette Lucien Ouellette Pete Paquette Roger “Pete” Paquette Yvette Paquette (2) Betty Parizo Matthew Parizo Marion H. Payne Stanton F. Payne Delvene Pecor

Kenneth Pecor John Pelletier Sr. Linda Pendriss David “Cuda” Peryea (2) Harold C. Peryea(2) Jean E. Peryea (2) Leo Peryea Melvina Peryea Thomas Peryea (2) Ellen L. Peterson Eric Peterson May Peterson Ellen Phelps Augustus Pidgeon Duane Pidgeon Kathleen Pidgeon Verna Pidgeon Nancy Pietruszkiewicz Jane Porcheron Maud Porcheron Raymond Porcheron Helen Pratico Philip Pratico Roscoe Pratt (5) Alice Condon Quesnel Matthew Quesnel (2) Tom Quesnel Catherine Quinn John R. Quinn Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Rathbun Gloria Rathbun Walter Reed (2) Ernie Reichert Gary Reichert Dan Reynolds (2) Monika Rhodes Alcino Ribeiro Jr. Alcino Ribeiro Sr. Violet Ann Ribeiro Carol B. Ringey Paul Ringey Larry Roberts Martha Rogers Jim Rooney Millie Rooney (2) Robert Rounds Lynn B. Ryalls Paul Saenger Suzanne Sampson Sarah Sanders C. Edward Sangston Morrisa Sangston Eileen Saul George Saul George Saul II Pat Saul Gerald Sawyer (5) Theo Sawyer (5) Rear Admiral Allan G. Schnable Jane R. Schnable Patricia Schnable Daisy Scott Gertrude L. Seaburg Harold E. Seaburg Sue Searle (2) Charles Severy Lorraine Severy Joe Shackett, Sr. Mary Shackett Mike Shackett Rev. Bowen H Shattuck Una Shattuck Butch Shaw Jourdy Shaw Andrew Sherman Ethel Sherman Robert P. Sherman Susan Sherman “Bud” Shorkey Francis Shorkey Frank Shorkey Lucy Shorkey Sadie Shorkey Father John Shortill

Omer Simard Rosalie Simard Claudia E. Smith Howard M. Smith Marian N. Smith Michael J. Smith Michael Smith’s Family Hilda Spaulding Bruce Steady Edyth Steady James Steady Aunt Millie Steele Patricia Stehmeyer Bernard Stewart Dick Stillings Roger Strong, Jr. William Stuck Isabelle Swain Michelle Swain Winston Swain Donald E. Swenor Doris S. Swenor Florence D. Swenor Tonya Celine Tebbetts Alice Torrey Jim Towle Norma Tyrrell Ralph Tyrrell Thelma Tyrrell Scott Vanier Mary Vincent David Volkert Bertha K. Waite (5) Jean F. Waite (5) Willis H. Waite (5) 5RVHPDULH :DNH¿HOG Hazel Wallace Howard Wallace Joseph Wallace Supap Wallace Sophia B. Warden (5) Bernard Warner Catherine Warner Steven Warner Bobby Warren Nicholas Warren Sandra Warren Al Wedwaldt Anna Weller Robert Weller Crystal Wells John Wetmore Linda (Payne) White Bertha Whitman Leon A. Whitman Clarence Whitney Ernestine Whitney Janet Whitney Lizzie Whitney Pat Whitney Russell Whitney, Sr. Russell Whitney, Jr. Henry Wilcox Margaret Wilcox Ralph Wilcox Betsy Williams Eugene Williams Katharine Williams Marcia Williams Robert Williams, Jr. Robert Williams III Chief Don Williamson Ellen Williamson Barbara Wimett Edward Wimett David York Terry York John Zaluki Lorraine Zaluki Anthony Zawistowski Leo Zawistowski Stephania Zawistowski Robert Zazzali

In memory of Lions listed below who starting in 1952 DQG KDYH VHUYHG XQVHO¿VKO\ Their work will live on as we fellow Lions follow in their foot steps to serve RXU 0LGGOHEXU\ DUHD FRPPXQLW\ As our toast says,

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Merry Christmas Lion Forrest Lowell Lion Bert Demarais Lion Harris Thurber Lion Martin Broughton Lion Stan Payne Lion Bob Frett Lion Ray Mason Lion Frank L. Cutler Lion Erie Volkert Lion Stan Lazarus Lion Harry Browe Lion Paul Munson Lion Sid Ward

Lion George Saul III Lion Tom Brown Lion Ron Knef Lion Bill Clark Lion Francis Haggarty Lion Roscoe Pratt Lion John Kerr Lion Floyd “Supe” Peck Lion Chet Ketcham Lion Dr. Ray Collins Lion Bob Brooks Lion Greg Lyons

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BTW (Continued from Page 1A) Vermont counties could qualify for federal disaster assistance follow-­ ing response to and recovery from a severe winter storm that began on Dec. 9. Speaking of all that snow, the U.S. Forest Service, in cooperation with the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST), opened the snow-­ mobiling season on Dec. 16. Green 0RXQWDLQ 1DWLRQDO )RUHVW RI¿FLDOV said storms have provided a great base for grooming and snowmobil-­ ing;; however, they are recommend-­ ing that snowmobilers exercise cau-­ tion when operating on the forest, and all lands, this winter. In addition to bringing snow, the blizzard blew down numerous trees on snowmo-­ bile trails. Although volunteers are working to remove debris from the trails, more trees are likely to fall on trails throughout the coming weeks. *01) RI¿FLDOV DOVR UHPLQG VQRZ-­ mobile enthusiasts to travel with care and to heed to all closed gates. Travel with caution when sight lines are lim-­ ited, anticipating that new tree blow downs may be in the path ahead. As conditions permit, snowmobiling is allowed on designated trails within the GMNF through April 15. The GMNF and VAST cooperate to main-­ tain more than 470 miles of national forest system trails that are part of the larger statewide snowmobile net-­ work. Another sign that winter is here: Addison County Transit Resources kicked off its special shuttle bus services from Middlebury to the Snow Bowl in Hancock and Rikert Nordic Center in Ripton this past Saturday. For the exact schedule go to www.actr-­vt.org. The Snow Bowl Shuttle Bus will not run on Christmas Day, but it will run on New Year’s Day.

(Continued from Page 1A) of heavy, laser-­cut plastic. The designs consist of many 1-­millimeter holes in the template, which are used to emboss and pierce paper. The most commonly used paper is translucent vellum, which, when embossed, can resemble brocade. It’s a technique that lends an elegant look to a frame or background, or can add accents to a card. The hallmark of SAR products is that they can be used with relatively few ancillary products. In some cases, it’s as simple as stamping the pattern on paper, cutting it out, and putting it together. “There’s no glue,” Jackson noted. And no scissors are needed for those who purchase one in the wide vari-­ ety of dies. The die is placed, along with paper, into a rudimentary hand-­ cranked machine to produce a design that can be punched out and assembled with relative ease. “For the 3-­D stuff, it takes some amount of brainpower,” Jackson ac-­ knowledged, though those who get perplexed need only go to the SAR website (some-­assembly-­required. FRP ZKHUH WKH\ ZLOO ¿QG YLGHRV LQ which Jackson leads people through the crafting process. Her personal favorites? The hand-­ crafted snow globes, vases, and card with a 3-­D snowman. Jackson exhibits her wares at several shows each year in North America and beyond, and she also sells the products online through her website. Prices of SAR products range from $6 to $120, with the average item selling for $15 to $20. Business has generally been good, SANDY JACKSON STARTED her love affair with 3-­D paper art nearly LQ VSLWH RI ÀXFWXDWLRQV LQ WKH FUDIWLQJ 20 years ago while on a trip to Paris, where she made this replica of the market. Stamping was all the rage in Eiffel Tower.

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the early 2000s, but then fell on hard times. Jackson and Eichinger used to attend around 18 craft shows per year;; they have since pared back to approxi-­ mately six. Their next will be a show in Texas in January. “In 2008, a lot of stamping stores went out of business,” Jackson said. The stamping and 3-­D crafting in-­ dustries have seen a lot of peaks and valleys in recent years, but Jackson said suppliers who stick with it can make a decent living. September is usually one of the busier months for SAR sales, while December is one of the slowest. Jackson last year created 21 new products to what is a growing portfolio. Sure, 3-­D crafting won’t land SAR on the list of Fortune 500 companies, but that’s not what Jackson is shooting for. THIS CARD WITH a 3-­D snow-­ “It’s really for the love of it,” she man is one of Sandy Jackson’s said. Reporter John Flowers is at personal favorites among projects sold through her company. johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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Schwarz  (Continued  from  Page  1A) Schwarz,  an  avid  sports  enthusi-­ ast  and  student  of  pop  culture,  once  imagined  his  law  degree  as  a  ticket  to  becoming  a  silver-­tongued  sports  agent  akin  to  Jerry  Maguire,  rather  than  a  barrister  for  the  poor. “I  originally  went  to  law  school  hoping  to  combine  the  law  with  sports,â€?  said  Schwarz,  a  devotee  of  baseball,  hockey,  basketball  and  ten-­ nis. “My  idol  at  the  time  was  Donald  Dell,  a  tennis  player  and  contem-­

porary  of  Arthur  Ashe,  the  guy  who  started  IMG,  the  mega-­sports  agent  group,â€?  he  said.  â€œIt  ended  up  repre-­ senting  a  bunch  of  pro  tennis  play-­ ers  and  then  it  mushroomed  into  this  huge  thing.â€? His  dream  gained  a  little  momen-­ tum  during  the  1970s  as  Schwarz  did  his  undergraduate  and  graduate  work  at  the  University  of  Florida  in  Gainesville.  Schwarz’s  then-­brother-­ in-­law  was  assistant  coach  and  top  recruiter  for  the  University  of  Flor-­ ida  Gators  men’s  basketball  team,  a Â

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WRUQH\ RI WKH RIÂżFH SHUIRUPLQJ DG-­ liberties,â€?  he  said. “We  are  one  of  the  few  remaining  ministrative  chores  in  addition  to  his  Schwarz  would  complete  an  civilized,  developed  nations  that  still  full  case  load. internship  with  the  has  the  death  penalty,â€?  MOVE  TO  ADDISON  COUNTY Gainesville  Public  De-­ Schwarz  said.  In  early  2006,  Vermont  Defender  IHQGHUÂśV 2IÂżFH DQG EH-­ “The stress By  1982,  Schwarz  General  Matt  Valerio  asked  Schwarz  came  hooked. was lower and  his  spouse  wanted  to  head  up  the  Addison  County  of-­ “We  have  a  deep  love  (not defending to  move  to  a  part  of  ¿FH 7KH FRXQW\ÂśV SXEOLF GHIHQGHU of  the  work,  a  passion  the  country  they  felt  at  the  time  was  Lorin  Duckman,  and  commitment  to  death penalty would  be  more  idyl-­ who  was  about  to  take  some  medical  represent  people  who  cases); you lic  for  raising  a  family.  leave.  Living  in  Charlotte,  Schwarz  are  less  fortunate  in  didn’t have to They  chose  Vermont,  saw  Middlebury  as  a  reasonable  society,â€?  Schwarz  said  worry about where  Schwarz  secured  commute. of  the  public  defender  a  job  with  the  Chit-­ Addison  County  became  a  per-­ your client credo. tenden  County  Public  manent  gig  for  Schwarz  in  April  Upon  graduation  dying ‌ The 'HIHQGHUÂśV 2IÂżFH +LV of  2006,  when  Valerio  transferred  from  law  school,  he  responsibility ÂżUVW ERVV ZDV 3XEOLF 'XFNPDQ WR D XQLW RI WKH RIÂżFH GHDO-­ sent  20  letters  of  inter-­ Defender  Michael  Ku-­ ing  with  serious  felony  cases.  for someone’s est  to  all  20  Florida  persmith.  Schwarz  was  As  Addison  County  public  defend-­ SXEOLF GHIHQGHUVÂś RIÂżF-­ liberty is one one  of  four  attorneys  in  er,  Schwarz  handles  around  50  to  60  es,  and  the  West  Palm  thing, but the WKH RIÂżFH cases  at  any  one  time,  as  does  his  as-­ Beach  division  offered  responsibility All  of  a  sudden,  sistant,  Jim  Gratton  â€”  who  will  suc-­ him  a  job  in  January  of  Schwarz  went  from  ceed  Schwarz  as  top  attorney.  Grat-­ for someone’s 1977. death  penalty  litigation  ton’s  promotion  will  likely  not  take  life is so much to  defending  clients  effect  until  July  1,  in  line  with  the  DEATH  PENALTY  CASES against  drunken  driv-­ state’s  efforts  to  minimize  personnel  more serious “I  went  right  into  it,â€?  and intense.â€? ing,  disorderly  conduct,  H[SHQVHV ,Q WKH PHDQWLPH DQRWKHU Schwarz  said.  â€œI  did  retail  theft  and  vandal-­ attorney  will  likely  be  brought  on  to  â€” Jerry Schwarz DSSHDOV IRU WKH ÂżUVW VL[ ism  charges.  Schwarz  DVVLVW *UDWWRQ ZLWK WKH RIÂżFH ZRUN-­ months  and  then  moved  said  many  of  them  re-­ load,  according  to  Schwarz. into  death  penalty  (cas-­ sorted  to  crime  as  a  means  of  getting  It  was  earlier  this  year  that  Schwarz  es).â€? money  for  various  alcohol  and  drug  looked  at  the  calendar  and  decided  it  )RU WKH QH[W ÂżYH \HDUV KH GLG H[-­ additions.  Thankfully,  murders  have  made  sense,  on  many  fronts,  for  him  clusively  death  penalty,  post-­convic-­ been  few  and  far  between. WR UHWLUH +H ZLOO WXUQ QH[W PRQWK tion  litigations  on  behalf  of  clients  â€œWe  might  have  10  to  12  homi-­ DQG QRZ TXDOLÂżHV IRU PD[LPXP UH-­ determined  not  to  have  the  resources  cides  in  Vermont  in  a  WLUHPHQW EHQHÂżWV DV D to  defend  themselves  against  charg-­ year,â€?  Schwarz  said.  result  of  his  longevity.  es.  That  included  direct  appeals,  â€œThat  might  be  a  bad  â€œThe reality is, And  with  nine  years  post-­conviction  relief,  and  federal  month  in  West  Palm  our criminal lawyering  in  Middle-­ habeas  petitions  to  the  U.S.  Supreme  Beach,  Fla.â€? bury,  he  is  believed  to  &RXUW +LV RIÂżFH ZDV GHDOLQJ ZLWK He  has  enjoyed  the  justice system be  the  longest  serving  27  clients  on  Florida’s  death  row. relative  infrequency  of  is a great public  defender  in  Ad-­ Notably,  1977  was  the  year  after  violent  crime  in  Ver-­ system ‌ but dison  County’s  history.  the  U.S.  Supreme  Court  upheld  the  mont. it’s not perfect. Work  for  indigent  cli-­ death  penalty  after  it  had  been  struck  â€œIt  was  really  in  a  lot  ents  used  to  be  farmed  down  in  1972. of  ways  a  breath  of  fresh  With the death out  to  private  attorneys. Âł'HDWK URZ ZDV EHLQJ Ă€RRGHG air,â€?  Schwarz  said.  â€œThe  penalty, you Going  into  private  again,  with  new,  presumably  consti-­ stress  was  lower;Íž  you  can’t afford practice  to  make  more  tutional,  death-­sentenced  individu-­ didn’t  have  to  worry  money  never  really  res-­ als,â€?  Schwarz  said.  â€œIt  was  all  about  about  your  client  dy-­ to make a onated  with  Schwarz. challenging  the  convictions,  the  sen-­ ing.  For  a  lawyer,  that’s  mistake.â€? “The  thought  of  tences  and  the  procedure.â€? — Jerry Schwarz keeping  track  of  bill-­ really  a  whole  different  Schwarz  continues  to  have  strong  level.  The  responsibility  able  hours  never  ap-­ feelings  about  the  death  penalty  and  for  someone’s  liberty  is  pealed  to  me,â€?  he  said  believes  it  should  be  abolished  â€”  one  thing,  but  the  responsibility  for  with  a  chuckle. IRU JRRG +H VDLG SRVW H[HFXWLRQ someone’s  life  is  so  much  more  seri-­ While  Schwarz  has  enjoyed  good  analysis  of  DNA  and  other  evidence  ous  and  intense.â€? health,  he  wants  to  make  sure  he  en-­ FRQWLQXHV WR H[RQHUDWH VRPH GHIHQ-­ He  added  the  absence  of  death  joys  some  golden  years,  as  his  fami-­ dants  who  have  been  put  to  death. penalty  cases  in  Vermont  has  con-­ ly’s  medical  history  beyond  50  years  â€œThe  reality  is,  our  criminal  justice  tributed  to  a  more  cordial  relation-­ is  not  very  promising,  he  noted.  He  system  is  a  great  system  â€Ś  but  it’s  ship  among  attorneys. looks  forward  to  spending  more  time  not  perfect,â€?  Schwarz  said.  â€œWith  â€œIt’s  very  hard  to  be  collegial  with  with  family  and  continuing  to  make  the  death  penalty,  you  can’t  afford  to  attorneys  on  the  other  side  who  are  VSRUWV WULSV ZLWK KLV EXGGLHV )RU H[-­ make  a  mistake.  Why  risk  it?â€? seeking  to  kill  your  client,â€?  Schwarz  ample,  Schwarz  rarely  misses  a  col-­ He  believes  life  in  prison  with-­ said. OHJH KRFNH\ ³¿QDO IRXU´ WRXUQDPHQW RXW SDUROH LV DQ DSSURSULDWH PD[L-­ Schwarz  and  his  colleagues  each  WHAT  HE  WON’T  MISS mum  penalty  and  that  as  long  as  the  carried  an  average  caseload  of  75  He  will  miss  the  vocation,  but  not  8QLWHG 6WDWHV FRQWLQXHV WR H[HFXWH to  100  clients  at  any  one  time  in  the  a  lot  of  the  bureaucracy  and  budget  problems  that  have  gone  with  it.  The  state  has  been  trying  to  reduce  its  ju-­ GLFLDU\ H[SHQVHV DQG KDV HPSOR\HG cost-­cutting  strategies  that  have  in-­ cluded  wage  freezes,  furloughs  and  rescissions. “Budget  pressure  has  been  a  con-­ stant  theme,â€?  Schwarz  said.  â€œThe  criminal  justice  system  is  always  struggling  with  funding.â€? The  more  time  Schwarz  and  his  family  have  spent  in  Vermont,  the  PRUH FRQÂżGHQW WKH\ KDYH EHHQ WKDW they  made  the  right  decision  to  leave  Florida  in  1982. “We  have  loved  it  here,â€?  Schwarz  said.  â€œAnd  public  defender,  as  an  in-­ stitution,  has  a  great  deal  of  respect  in  this  state.  That  wasn’t  the  case  in  Florida.  We  weren’t  popular.â€? He  will  keep  fond  memories  of  his  time  as  a  public  defender. “Ninety-­nine  percent  of  the  time,  I  have  loved  what  I  do,  and  not  many  people  can  say  that,â€?  Schwarz  said.  Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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Drummers  (Continued  from  Page  1A) School  is  not  currently  involved,  but  Chesley-­Park  said  that  will  change  in  the  future. Chesley-­Park  said  she  and  fellow  program  coordinator  Maureen  Hill  seek  class  proposals  from  teachers  and  professionals  in  the  community.  About  80  percent  of  the  classes  are  run  by  school  district  staff. Other  classes  in  the  program  in-­ clude  hip-­hop  dancing,  yoga,  cook-­ ing,  origami,  Spanish,  chess  and  geometry.  An  associate  professor  from  Middlebury  College  teaches  a  Chinese  language  class  at  Bristol  El-­ ementary. As  part  of  an  afterschool  program,  Chesley-­Park  said  each  class  needs  to  capture  the  attention  and  imagina-­ tion  of  students  at  the  end  of  a  long  academic  day. “It  has  to  look  different,  it  has  to  be  movement  based  and  it  has  to  be  hands  on,â€?  she  said. Classes  are  capped  at  12  with  an  ideal  size  of  eight  students,  and  each Â

LINCOLN  STUDENTS  â€”  LEFT  to  right,  Jahlani  Jackson,  Iris  Wyatt,  Jonah  Howell  and  Anna  Stilwell  â€”  learn  a  West  African  dance  in  an  af-­ terschool  program  run  by  the  district.  Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

group  works  toward  a  particular  goal  RU SURMHFW $W WKH HQG RI HDFK ¿YH week  session,  teachers  invite  the  community  to  a  performance  or  dem-­ onstration  of  what  the  class  has  been  working  on. Looking  forward,  Chesley-­Park  said  she  hopes  to  expand  the  program  district-­wide.

STUDENTS  GREYSON  DENNISON,  left,  Jonah  Howell,  and  Ty  Duell,  right,  along  with  their  drumming  instructor  Simbo  Camara  make  the  Lincoln  Community  School  echo  with  music  last  week. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

“We’re  moving  in  the  direction  of  the  high  school,  middle  school  and  DOO ÂżYH HOHPHQWDU\ VFKRROV LQ WKH QH[W ÂżYH \HDUV ´ VKH VDLG Right  now,  the  program  is  funded  through  a  grant  from  the  21st-­century  Community  Learning  Centers,  a  pro-­ gram  of  the  federal  Department  of  Education,  and  also  district  funds.  It  is  free  to  students. “It’s  available  to  all  students,  not  just  students  who  have  the  resourc-­ es,â€?  Chesley  Park  said. 7KH ÂżYH \HDU IHGHUDO JUDQW H[SLUHV this  year,  so  the  ANeSU  is  in  the  pro-­ cess  of  reapplying  for  it.  In  the  event  that  the  district  is  not  re-­awarded  the  grant,  Chesley-­Park  said  the  after-­ school  programs  will  remain  intact. For  example,  Chesley-­Park  said,  the  district  was  unable  to  secure  fund-­ ing  for  the  Starksboro  program  last  year. “Our  commitment  to  this  program  is  such  that  we  went  to  the  district  and  got  the  money  we  needed,â€?  she  said. In  the  future,  she  said  the  district  will  likely  implement  a  fee-­based  structure  for  students  whose  parents Â

are  able  to  pay.  But  no  student  will  ever  be  turned  away  for  his  or  her  in-­ ability  to  pay. Chesley-­Park  said  studies  have  proven  that  afterschool  programs  such  as  this  improve  students  in  a  litany  of  ways. “What  we’re  seeing  is  students  who  participate  in  our  program  at-­ tend  more  school  days  in  the  year,  and  we  see  gains  in  their  standardized  test  scores  on  the  whole,â€?  she  said.  â€œWe’re  seeing  a  movement  in  the  right  direction  every  year.â€? It  may  also  succeed  where  the  tra-­ ditional  classroom  setting  can’t. “This  is  one  way  to  look  at  ways  for  students  to  grow,  to  add  really  strong  curriculum-­based,  academic-­based  programming  after  school,â€?  she  said. Â

“Kids  that  may  not  be  reached  during  the  school  day  are  reached  in  another  way  after  school.â€? In  a  classroom  Wednesday  after-­ noon,  Camara  and  his  students  pol-­ ished  their  drum  and  dance  ahead  of  a  ¿QDO SHUIRUPDQFH RQ )ULGD\ Camara,  with  his  booming,  French-­ accented  voice  and  barely  contained  enthusiasm  walked  the  students  through  dance  moves  while  absent-­ mindedly  keeping  the  beat  on  a  djem-­ be,  a  West  African  drum.  Some  of  the  younger  students  had  trouble  with  the  rhythm  Camara  devised,  but  the  older  ones  had  it  down  pat. Camara,  who  performed  in  both  of  Guinea’s  national  dance  com-­ panies,  now  lives  in  Bristol.  The  41-­year-­old  teaches  West  African Â

culture  in  schools. Camara  said  he  tries  to  foster  a  con-­ nection  with  the  students  to  get  them  excited  about  the  music  and  dance. “I  want  to  teach  them  to  know  the  music,  to  not  be  scared  and  under-­ stand  the  music  and  the  rhythm,â€?  Ca-­ mara  said.  â€œIt’s  not  easy.  You  need  to  listen  and  pay  attention.â€? He  said  the  program  engages  stu-­ dents  in  a  different  kind  of  learn-­ ing,  as  they  learn  a  new  vocabulary  through  the  different  terms  involved  in  the  dancing  and  drumming.  Asked  if  the  students  were  prepared  for  their  ¿QDO SHUIRUPDQFH &DPDUD ZDV TXLFN to  answer. “Yes!  You  want  to  see  them  on  Fri-­ day,â€?  he  exclaimed.  â€œYou’re  going  to  say  â€˜wow.’â€?

thing,â€?  Pilcher  said.  â€œI  would  wish  that  Vermont  Gas  understood  earlier  that  being  a  partner  rather  than  an  adversary  was  always  going  to  be  a  better  strategy.â€? TURBULENT  YEAR With  its  proposal  to  Cornwall,  Vermont  Gas  hopes  to  end  2014  on  a  positive  note  after  a  tumultuous  year  in  public  relations  for  the  South  Bur-­ lington  company. In  February,  the  company  sent  let-­ ters  to  nine  Monkton  residents  along  the  pipeline  route  in  which  it  threat-­ ened  to  take  their  land  via  eminent  domain.  The  landowners,  some  of  whom  were  actively  negotiating  with  the  company,  said  they  felt  bul-­ lied  into  signing  easements. In  April,  the  company  asked  the  Public  Service  Board  to  approve  a  protective  order  that  would  exempt  from  public  review  many  documents  related  to  the  Phase  II  project,  draw-­

ing  criticism  from  open  government  advocates  and  the  Vermont  Press  Association.  The  board  in  May  ap-­ proved  a  watered-­down  version  of  the  agreement. In  June,  Monkton  residents  told  legislators  and  state  regulators  that,  despite  a  pledge  by  the  company  to  â€œresetâ€?  talks,  negotiations  had  not  improved. In  July,  Vermont  Gas  announced  a  40  percent/$35  million  cost  hike  for  Phase  I,  blaming  unanticipated  increases  in  construction  costs  and  increased  oversight  of  the  project.  The  Department  of  Public  Service  ¿QHG WKH FRPSDQ\ IRU QRW giving  regulators  an  updated  budget  for  more  than  a  year  preceding  the  announcement,  and  mandated  quar-­ terly  budget  estimates. That  same  month,  the  company  told  the  Independent  it  would  not  ad-­ just  its  cost  estimate  for  Phase  II,  but Â

did  just  that  11  days  later. In  August,  Gov.  Peter  Shumlin  said  he  was  â€œextremely  disappoint-­ edâ€?  with  the  Phase  I  cost  overruns  and  concerned  that  the  negotiations  between  the  company  and  landown-­ ers  were  not  being  conducted  fairly. The  company  took  a  number  of  actions  throughout  the  year  it  said  were  aimed  at  improving  relations  ZLWK ODQGRZQHUV LQFOXGLQJ ÂżULQJ WKH WKLUG SDUW\ ÂżUP WKDW KDG EHHQ conducting  talks,  offering  to  pay  for  independent  mediators,  and  tempo-­ rarily  holding  off  on  eminent  domain  proceedings.  In  November,  the  com-­ pany  said  CEO  Don  Gilbert  would  be  retiring  at  the  end  of  the  year  and  Rendall  would  lead  the  company. Already  Rendall’s  tenure  is  marked  with  controversy.  At  the  company’s  South  Burlington  head-­ quarters  on  Dec.  19,  he  announced  another  price  hike  for  Phase  I,  this Â

time  to  the  tune  of  $33  million. Now,  the  project  is  estimated  to  FRVW SHUFHQW PRUH WKDQ WKH ÂżJXUH the  Public  Service  Board  approved  just  a  year  ago. In  the  same  announcement,  Ren-­ dall  also  said  Vermont  Gas  has  asked  the  board  to  postpone  review  of  Phase  II,  so  the  company  can  review  the  cost  of  that  project. 5HQGDOO VDLG KH LV VWLOO FRQÂżGHQW Phase  II  will  be  approved,  but  wants  to  be  transparent  by  providing  regu-­ ODWRUV ZLWK WKH PRVW DFFXUDWH ÂżJXUHV On  the  uncertain  future  of  the  en-­ tire  project,  Rendall  said  he  is  com-­ PLWWHG WR ÂżQGLQJ FRPPRQ JURXQG between  the  needs  of  landowners,  towns,  the  state  and  the  company,  and  summed  up  his  goal  with  a  sim-­ ple  question. “How  can  we  make  this  work  for  the  community  we’re  serving?â€?  he  said.

TY  DUELL,  LEFT,  Jahlani  Jackson,  Jonah  Howell  and  Iris  Wyatt  get  in  the  groove  during  a  West  African  dance  class  at  the  Lincoln  Community  School  during  an  afterschool  program  last  week. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Vt.  Gas (Continued  from  Page  1A) proach  each  town  on  a  â€œcase-­by-­case,  unique  basis.â€? Under  the  proposed  Cornwall  agreement,  Vermont  Gas  would,  among  other  incentives,  pay  $1.5  million  to  the  town  over  10  years,  pay  $125,000  for  educational  activi-­ ties,  spend  up  to  $2  million  to  con-­ nect  homes  to  the  pipeline  and  pay  full  property  taxes  on  the  land  used  for  the  pipeline,  estimated  to  be  about  $60,000  annually.  On  Dec.  16,  more  than  two  dozen  people  asked  the  Cornwall  selectboard  to  move  slowly  in  approving  the  proposed  deal. The  cost  of  the  incentives,  Ren-­ dall  said,  would  be  included  in  the  total  project  cost,  which  the  company  presently  estimates  at  $75  million.  More  than  90  percent  of  the  project  will  be  paid  by  principal  customer  International  Paper,  which  operates  a  mill  at  the  pipeline’s  terminus  in  Ti-­ conderoga,  N.Y. Rendall,  who  joined  Vermont  Gas  LQ 1RYHPEHU DQG RIÂżFLDOO\ JHWV WKH top  job  in  January,  said  Internation-­ DO 3DSHU GLG QRW KDYH DQ\ LQĂ€XHQFH on  Vermont  Gas’  offer  to  Cornwall.  Phase  II  of  the  pipeline  has  not  yet  been  approved,  and  is  currently  be-­ ing  reviewed  by  the  Public  Service  Board. Rendall  said  he  does  not  feel  pres-­ sure  to  be  more  generous  to  towns  along  Phase  II  of  the  pipeline,  which  primarily  serves  an  out-­of-­state  com-­ pany  rather  than  the  Vermont  homes  and  businesses  the  Phase  I  line  will  serve.  But  he  did  acknowledge  that  WKH SKDVHV GLIIHUHG VLJQLÂżFDQWO\ DQG thus  necessitated  different  approach-­ es  with  towns. “The  approach  with  Cornwall  was  quite  straightforward  and  a  departure  from  the  company’s  approach  in  the  past,â€?  Rendall  said,  adding  that  the  company  aims  to  â€œdevelop  a  strong  collaborative  relationship  with  the  town’s  leadership,  the  selectboard.â€? Rendall  told  the  Independent  last  week  that  the  company  will  likely  of-­ fer  Shoreham,  another  town  along  the  Phase  II  route,  a  deal  similar  to  the  one  they  offered  Cornwall. PHASE  I  DIFFERENCE In  eight  memorandums  of  under-­ standing  the  company  signed  for  the  Phase  I  portion  of  the  project  â€”  a  41-­mile  pipeline  from  Colchester  to  Middlebury  and  Vergennes  â€”  Ver-­ mont  Gas  did  not  negotiate  payments  to  any  of  the  eight  Chittenden  County  and  Addison  County  towns  along  the  pipeline  route.  The  Public  Service  Board  approved  Phase  I  in  December  2013,  and  Vermont  Gas  broke  ground  on  the  project  this  past  June. Vermont  Gas  and  Monkton,  through  which  the  Phase  I  pipeline  will  cross,  signed  a  memorandum  of  understanding  in  June  2013.  It  in-­ cludes  protections  for  landowners,  re-­ quires  the  company  to  build  distribu-­ tion  lines  to  about  20  percent  of  town  structures  and  pay  about  $78,000  in  annual  property  taxes,  but  does  not  include  any  outright  payments. Monkton  selectboard  Chair  Ste-­

phen  Pilcher,  who  helped  negotiate  that  deal,  said  he  believed  the  Ver-­ mont  Gas  proposal  to  Cornwall  was  built  on  a  foundation  that  Monkton  created.  He  noted  that  Vermont  Gas  did  not  originally  plan  to  build  distri-­ bution  lines  in  town  until  the  Monk-­ ton  selectboard  pressed  for  it. While  Vermont  Gas  did  not  offer  $1.5  million  in  payments  to  Monk-­ ton,  he  believed  Monkton  negotiated  the  best  deal  possible  at  the  time. “Personally,  I’m  proud  of  the  MOU  that  Monkton  negotiated  giv-­ en  the  time  and  circumstances  under  which  it  was  negotiated,â€?  Pilcher  said  last  week. He  praised  Vermont  Gas’  effort  to  improve  relations  with  landowners  and  towns. “That  some  towns  and  individuals  are  now  getting  some  of  the  things  that  we  originally  asked  for,  such  as  payment  of  legal  fees,  is  a  good Â

PAGE  16A  â€”  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  December  25,  2014

Letters to Santa Dear  santa, This  year  i  have  done  my  best  to  behave  and  i  know  i  could’ve  behaved  better  and  next  year  i  will  try  my  best.  For  christmas  do  you  think  the  elves  can  make  me  The  jumbo  olaf  snow-­ man  from  frozen,  olaf  the  snowman  lamp,  Olaf  the  snowman  cuddle  pillow,  olaf  the  snowman  snowcone  maker,  olaf  build  a  snowman  bedding  sheet  set,  a  20-­inch  girls  plaid  backpack,  and  arctic  zone  Expandable  hard  body  lunchbox,  a  air  hockey  table,  a  9  inch  tablet,  a  leopard  print  Dear  Santa, I  want  a  Barbie  doll  and  a  baby  talk  doll! Love, Joyce New  Haven

ipod  5  case,  neon  green  ipod  5  case,  the  cuddle-­ kin  black  bear  stuffed  animal,  7  inch  nook,  pizza  stuffed  animal  from  justice,  BFF  pillow  set  IURP MXVWLFH 5DLQERZ )DX[ EXWWHUĂ€\ FKDLU IURP justice,  Teepee  playhouse,  Secret  stuff  code  safe,  Fuzzy  locker  rug,  rainbow  locker  chandelier,  and  whatever  else  you  think  ide  enjoy.  Have  a  jolly  jolly  christmas.  Love,  Kate  Ayotte Vergennes

Dear  Santa, I  like  you!  For  Christmas  I  would  like  2  loader  tractors,  1  big  and  1  small.  Also  I  would  like  a  tree  grap-­ pler  that  has  a  loud  sound. -RVKXD (NURRV 6DOLVEXU\

dear  Santa how  is  the  north  pole?  how  much  mail  did  you  get  for  Christmas  i  would  like  a  live  cat  i  would  like  outdoor  toys  to  play  with  my  friends  will  you  say  hi  to  the  elves  for  me?  howr  are  the  reindeers?  merry  Christmas  to  all  of  you  at  the  north  pole. Love, Khasey  Gilbert Leicester Dear  Santa, How  is  Rudolph?  Are  your  reindeer  ready  for  &KULVWPDV" , ZRXOG OLNH D Ă€DVKOLJKW RU D WUDFWRU ZLWK a  wagon  please.  I  like  watching  tractors. 'DYLG /DURFTXH DJH (DVW 0LGGOHEXU\

Dear  Santa, How  are  you?  For  Christmas  I  would  like  melt-­ ing  Crayola  machine. Love, Ariel  Caron :HVW 5XWODQG

Dear  Santa, How  are  all  of  your  reindeer?  How  do  you  bring  your  bag  down  the  chimney  with  you?  Have  you  ever  been  stuck?  I  bet  you  haven’t.  &DQ , SOHDVH KDYH D Ă€DVKOLJKW EHFDXVH , ZDQW WR look  in  the  dark  and  my  daddy  doesn’t  like  us  us-­ ing  his.  I  would  also  like  a  candy  cane.  We  will  be  leaving  you  cookies  and  have  a  safe  trip.  Love, &DUROLQH /DURFTXH DJH (DVW 0LGGOHEXU\

Dear  Santa,  I  want  a  playground,  a  snoboard  helmet,  sonic  games,  a  fur  weeler  and  blue  helmet,  a  blue  kindle,  a  star  wars  game,  a  snobuoard,  a  razor  scotr,  video  games,  and  a  drt  bic  rasing  game.  â€œIf  you  brought  me  only  one  thing  this  year,  I  would  want  the  snowboard  the  most.â€? /RYH 0DVRQ :HVW +DUULQJWRQ

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