Feb. 7, 2013 - Section A

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Tigers in OT

Gov. Shumlin named Warren Van Wyck to replace the late Rep. Greg Clark. See Page 3B.

Wordsmith

Two teams in search of wins this winter worked overtime for one on Monday. See Sports, Page 1B.

The Young Writers Project recognized an Otter Valley eighthgrader. See Page 5B.

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Vol. 67 No. 6

Middlebury, Vermont

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Thursday, February 7, 2013

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32 Pages

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VUHS  bonds  go  down  to  defeats

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County  citizens  criticize End  of  Life  Choices  bill at  legislative  breakfast THE  HELEN  PORTER  Healthcare  and  Rehabilitation  Center  took  delivery  on  Monday  of  a  physical  therapy  car  that  was  created  through  the  Han-­ naford  Career  Center  in  Middlebury  and  two  local  businesses.  The  shortened  Ford  Escort,  nicknamed  “The  Egg,�  will  be  used  by  patients  needing  help  adjusting  to  getting  in  and  out  of  cars.

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Addison County

By the way

Area  residents  who  have  been  looking  for  a  chance  to  question  the  governor  on  his  programs  and  priorities  will  have  an  opportuni-­ ty  to  do  so  this  Monday,  Feb.  11,  beginning  at  noon  at  the  Bristol  American  Legion  Hall  on  Airport  Road.  Gov.  Peter  Shumlin  will  be  the  guest  of  honor  and  lead  speaker  (See  By  the  way,  Page  18A)

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(See  India,  Page  2A) Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

PAGE  2A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  February  7,  2013

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(Continued  from  Page  1A) Next  year,  the  school  will  likely  early  learning  in  that  is  really  our  re-­ choose  somewhere  in  South  Ameri-­ sponsibility  here,â&#x20AC;?  he  said. ca,  Melnick  and  Howell  said,  prob-­ At  the  India  Festival  last  Friday,  ably  Peru  or  Brazil  because  of  com-­ Adams  praised  the  Lincoln  Commu-­ munity  members  who  have  roots  in  nity  Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  dedication  to  a  multi-­ those  two  countries. cultural  education.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  try  to  choose  a  culture  that  we  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  teachers  have  done  just  a  re-­ can  gather  resources  for  â&#x20AC;Ś  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  been  markable  job  of  bringing  the  world  UHDOO\ LPSRUWDQW WR ÂżQG UHDO OLYH to  Lincoln,â&#x20AC;?  he  said. people  to  come  so  that  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  not  try-­ The  cultural  studies  month  en-­ ing  to  represent  something  in  a  two-­ courages  students  to  look  inward,  dimensional  way,â&#x20AC;?  Howell  said. too.

For  this  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  study  â&#x20AC;&#x153;A  lot  of  our  time  was  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids, of  India,  special  weekly  spent  recognizing  as-­ visits  were  arranged  with  like anysumptions  and  stereo-­ an  Indian  member  of  the  types,  and  what  we  take  where, Addison  County  com-­ for  granted  as  being  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nor-­ theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not munity,  Vijaya  Wunnava.  mal,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?  Howell  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Or  afraid to Wunnava,  who  is  the  just  (recognizing  that)  events  coordinator  of  the  the  way  we  are  is  actually  ask quesEconomics  Department  part  of  our  own  culture.  tions. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and  the  coordinator  of  You  know,  we  have  ac-­ spontaneous the  Jewish  Studies  Minor  cents  and  we  dress  funny  for them. at  Middlebury  College,  from  someone  elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  per-­ lives  in  Middlebury  with  spective.  I  think  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re curi- her  husband,  Econom-­ one  of  the  most  powerful  ous about ics  Professor  Phanindra  things.â&#x20AC;?

Wunnava. a lot of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  great  for  us  to   â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  thought  this  was  things.â&#x20AC;? learn,  too,â&#x20AC;?  said  Bonnie  such  a  great  idea  because  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Vijaya Melnick,  who  teaches  Wunnava the  world  is  so  global-­ reading  to  students  in  ized  now,â&#x20AC;?  Vijaya  Wun-­ kindergarten  through  fourth  grade.  nava  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  is  a  great  introduc-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;As  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  researching  and  learning  tion.  When  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  young,  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  so  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  like,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oh,  I  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  know  that.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  open,  so  ready  to  absorb  anything,  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  really  fun  for  teachers  in  addi-­ ready  to  explore,  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  curious.  As  tion  to  the  students.â&#x20AC;? they  grow  older,  I  feel  like  they  will  The  cultures  that  are  selected  for  be  more  receptive  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  their  boundar-­ study  are  not  random.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  try  to  ies  have  been  expanded.â&#x20AC;?

0,''/(%85< 5(6,'(17 9,-$<$ :XQQDYD DFFHSWV Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV IURP /LQ-­ vary  geographically,  and  we  try  to  For  Wunnava,  the  teaching  experi-­ FROQ &RPPXQLW\ 6FKRRO VWXGHQWV DQG VWDII IRU KHU HIIRUWV WHDFKLQJ WKHP go  for  some  contrast,â&#x20AC;?  Howell  ex-­ ence  was  also  rewarding.  DERXW ,QGLD GXULQJ WKH PRQWK RI -DQXDU\ plained.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  kids,  like  anywhere,  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  ,QGHSHQGHQW SKRWR 7UHQW &DPSEHOO not  afraid  to  ask  questions,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  spontaneous  for  them.  Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  curious  about  a  lot  of  things.â&#x20AC;?

Wunnavaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  work  was  honored  at  the  beginning  of  the  India  Festi-­ YDO ZLWK DSSODXVH DQG Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV $W the  conclusion  of  her  month  at  the  Lincoln  Community  School,  she  stressed  the  importance  of  learning  how  to  understand  and  love,  despite  the  many  differences  in  the  world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Washington  could  take  a  page  off  them,â&#x20AC;?  she  joked,  referring  to  her  stu-­ dentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  ability  to  work  through  differ-­ ences.  The  fundamental  lesson?  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  are  all  so  different,  but  at  the  core  we  are  all  human.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  was  very  touched  by  the  speech  given  today,  especially  her  quote,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Knowledge  ends  with  love,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?  said  parent  Debra  Heleba,  who  added  that  the  cultural  studies  program  is  always  â&#x20AC;&#x153;a  favoriteâ&#x20AC;?  for  her  two  girls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  feel  this  really  captures  Lincoln  Community  Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  philosophy  and  our  teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  deep  commitment  to  our  children,â&#x20AC;?  Heleba  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  left  the  festival  feeling  extremely  proud  of  /,1&2/1 &20081,7< 6&+22/ VWXGHQW (ULND 1HZFRPE OLQHV XS LQ WKH VFKRROÂśV FDIHWHULD IRU D KHOSLQJ RI our  town  and  thankful  for  its  teach-­ ,QGLDQ IRRG SUHSDUHG IRU DQ Âł,QGLD )HVWLYDO´ ODVW )ULGD\ ,QGHSHQGHQW SKRWR 7UHQW &DPSEHOO ers.â&#x20AC;?

(Continued  from  Page  1A) agreed  with  Barnesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  contention  that  her  physician)  and  one  written  (wit-­ the  bill  was  being  rushed.  He  sug-­ nessed)  request  for  a  lethal  dose  of  gested  that  Vermonters  be  given  a  medication  that  the  patient  cannot  chance  to  vote  the  measure  up  or  take  in  a  public  place. down  through  a  referendum.

Ayer  said  her  committee  recently  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  the  people  of  Vermont  took  a  week  of  impassioned  testimo-­ have  a  right  to  have  a  say  about  ny  on  the  bill  from  expert  witnesses  this?â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why  not  wait  until  and  people  on  both  sides  of  the  issue.  the  next  election  and  have  it  on  the  She  and  her  colleagues  also  received  ballot?â&#x20AC;? hundreds  of  e-­mails  from  Former  Addison  Coun-­ Vermonters  and  out-­of-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;God put ty  Right  to  Life  organi-­ staters  weighing  in  on  the  Treasurer  Lucien  us here, let zation  issue.  Ultimately,  Ayer  Paquette,  96,  added  his  and  her  colleagues  saw  God take opposition  to  S.77.  He  enough  merit  in  S.77  to  us. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t said  he  believed  patients  pass  it  along  to  the  Judi-­ think the could  be  coerced  into  or-­ ciary  Committee. dering  the  legal  medica-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  bill  is  for  people  Legislature tion  and  voiced  doubts  who  are  dying,  for  whom  should be that  someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  death  there  is  no  doubt  they  are  involved at could  be  accurately  fore-­ dying,â&#x20AC;?  said  Ayer,  who  al-­ all.â&#x20AC;? cast  within  six  months.  luded  to  testimony  from  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; William Paquette  said  sick  patients  people  who  said  they  did  Keyes of already  have  the  power  to  not  want  to  live  out  their  Bridport refuse  medication  and  can  ¿QDO GD\V LQ SDLQ DQG RU avail  themselves  of  hos-­ clouded  by  narcotic  pain-­ pice  care. killers.  The  current  legislation  is  pat-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doctor-­assisted  suicide  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  terned  after  a  law  already  in  place  in  think  is  good  for  Vermont,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

Oregon.  Since  being  implemented  in  Tim  and  Barbara  Buskey  oper-­ 1998,  Oregonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Death  with  Dignity  ate  the  Vergennes  Residential  Care  Act  has  seen  a  total  of  1,050  termi-­ Home.  Tim  Buskey  was  one  of  those  nally  ill  patients  formally  request  ZKR WHVWLÂżHG DJDLQVW WKH (QG RI /LIH medication  to  hasten  death  and,  of  Choices  bill  in  Montpelier.  Buskey  those,  673  patients  took  the  medica-­ said  the  Vergennes  Residential  Care  tion  and  died.  Oregonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  most  recent  Home  has  served  a  combined  total  annual  report  on  the  act  shows  that  in  of  119  residents  during  his  and  his  2012,  115  prescriptions  were  written  wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  watch,  with  many  of  them  and  66  patients  died  after  ingesting  passing  away  comfortably  in  the  the  medication. company  of  family,  friends  and  hos-­ But  many  who  turned  out  at  Mon-­ pice  workers. dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  breakfast  panned  the  End  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Society  must  not  cast  off  these  Life  Choices  bill  on  moral,  ethical,  programs  already  in  place,â&#x20AC;?  he  said  UHOLJLRXV DQG VFLHQWLÂżF JURXQGV in  voicing  his  opposition  to  the  bill.

Shoreham  resident  Meg  Barnes  William  Keyes  of  Bridport  also  questioned  the  speed  at  which  S.77  panned  the  legislation. was  moving  through  the  Senate  this  â&#x20AC;&#x153;God  put  us  here,  let  God  take  us,â&#x20AC;?  year,  a  pace  she  said  is  not  conducive  Keyes  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  think  the  Legis-­ to  a  full  study  of  the  very  weighty  is-­ lature  should  be  involved  at  all.â&#x20AC;? sue.

But  supporters  reiterated  that  S.77  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  am  disappointed  this  is  being  was  designed  to  give  terminally  ill  rushed  through,â&#x20AC;?  said  Barnes,  who  patients  an  option. also  lamented  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  current  sui-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  am  happy  (the  bill)  has  received  cide  rate,  recently  ranked  12th  in  the  a  full  hearing,â&#x20AC;?  said  Rep.  Michael  nation  (per  capita).

Fisher,  D-­Lincoln  and  chairman  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  understand  why  we  need  the  House  Committee  on  Health  to  pass  such  a  bill  with  the  number  Care. of  suicides  we  have  in  this  Fisher  said  a  physi-­ state.â&#x20AC;? cian  can  currently  legally  Ayer  said  the  Legisla-­ prescribe  enough  opiate  ture  is  in  no  rush  to  pass  drugs  to  stop  a  patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  S.77.  She  said  the  General  breathing,  provided  it  is  Assembly  has  become  done  with  the  intent  of  well-­versed  on  end-­of-­life  suppressing  pain.

OHJLVODWLRQ KDYLQJ ÂżHOGHG The  End  of  Life  Choic-­ no  less  than  a  half-­dozen  es  bill,  Fisher  said,  would  such  initiatives  during  provide  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;regulated  pro-­ the  past  12  years.  While  cessâ&#x20AC;?  for  terminally  ill  pa-­ previous  bills  have  failed  tients  to  voluntarily  ingest  to  become  law,  Ayer  be-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am happy lethal  medication. lieves  public  opinion  and  (the bill) has â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  is  putting  the  patient  the  political  landscape  are  received a in  control,â&#x20AC;?  Fisher  said. now  lined  up  for  what  of-­ full hearing.â&#x20AC;? WEATHERIZATION  ¿FLDOV EHOLHYH LV D ÂżQDO WU\ LAW â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rep. at  passing  the  End  of  Life  Other  discussion  at  Michael Fisher Choices  bill.  Ayer  said  re-­ Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  breakfast  fo-­ cent  surveys  in  Vermont  cused  on  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  have  shown  widespread  support  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Home  Energy  Challenge,â&#x20AC;?  through  such  a  law.  One  such  survey  revealed  which  the  state  wants  to  weatherize  72  percent  support  in  Addison  Coun-­ 80,000  homes  by  the  year  2020.  The  ty,  according  to  Ayer. aim  is  to  prevent  residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  heating  But  not  many  of  those  supporters  dollars  from  escaping  through  the  were  in  Bridport  on  Monday. cracks  in  their  homes.  The  trouble  is,  Waltham  resident  Pat  Brooks  the  state  is  short  on  funds  to  imple-­ voiced  her  opposition  to  S.77  and  ment  the  program.  A  state  task  force  said  it  should  not  be  referred  to  as  KDV Ă&#x20AC;RDWHG DQ FHQW SHU JDOORQ WD[ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Death  with  Dignity,â&#x20AC;?  as  some  are  on  home  heating  fuel  as  one  idea  for  calling  it. funding  the  $276  million  weather-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  is  no  dignity  with  death,â&#x20AC;?  ization  effort. she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  person  has  dignity  Local  lawmakers  were  skeptical  of  that  is  inherent  with  them  as  a  per-­ such  a  tax  gaining  a  lot  of  support. son.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  big  picture  is  very  problem-­ Prescribing  a  lethal  dose  of  medi-­ atic,â&#x20AC;?  Rep.  David  Sharpe,  D-­Bristol,  cation,  Brooks  maintained,  runs  said  of  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  varied  needs  and  counter  to  the  Hippocratic  oath  taken  shrinking  revenues.  Sharpe  serves  by  physicians. on  the  House  Ways  and  Means  Com-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;(The  oath)  is  a  sign  of   civilized  mittee,  which  works  on  tax  policy. behavior,â&#x20AC;?  Brooks  said.

Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  Dave  Brooks,  also  of  Waltham,  johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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Hinesburg  station  has  amenities By  ANDY  KIRKALDY VERGENNES  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  As  the  city  of  Vergennes  considers  building  a  new  police  station,  Vergennes  Police  Chief  George  Merkel  has  shared  ad-­ ditional  details  about  a  proposed  new  police  station  in  Hinesburg,  which  has  been  used  as  a  point  of  compari-­ son  to  Vergennesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  plans.

The  Hinesburg  town  manager  con-­ ÂżUPHG LQ DQ HPDLO WKDW RIÂżFLDOV WKHUH decided  that  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  new  police  station  did  not  need  separate  menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  and  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  locker  rooms,  but  that  Hinesburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  long-­range  plans  called  IRU D ÂżWQHVV URRP DQG D WUDLQLQJ URRP WKDW ZLOO EH VKDUHG ZLWK D ÂżUH station  to  be  built  next  door,  accord-­

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Van  Wyck  lands  Addison-­3  seat By  JOHN  FLOWERS FERRISBURGH  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Gov.  Peter  Shumlin  has  appointed  Ferrisburgh  Republican  Warren  Van  Wyck  to  serve  out  the  two-­year  term  of  the  late  Rep.  Greg  Clark,  R-­Vergennes,  in  the  Addison-­3  House  district.

Van  Wyck,  60,  and  Mary  Ann  Castimore  of  Waltham  were  the  two  district  Republicans  who  in  mid-­Jan-­ uary  offered  to  step  in  for  Clark,  who  GLHG WUDJLFDOO\ LQ D WUDI¿F DFFLGHQW RQ 5RXWH ODVW 1RYHPEHU %XW &DVWL-­ more  withdrew  her  name  on  Jan.  31,  citing  personal  reasons.  That  left  Van  Wyck  as  the  lone  candidate  and  even-­ tual  appointee  who  on  Thursday  was  VHW WR RI¿FLDOO\ MRLQ 5HS 'LDQH /DQ-­ pher,  D-­Vergennes,  in  the  two-­seat  district  that  encompasses  Vergennes,  Ferrisburgh,  Addison,  Waltham  and  Panton.

Van  Wyck  said  he  received  a  phone  call  on  Monday  from  Shumlin  con-­ ÂżUPLQJ WKH DSSRLQWPHQW â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  had  a  cordial  conversation  with  KLP DERXW P\ LQWHUHVW LQ ÂżOOLQJ WKLV vacancy,â&#x20AC;?  Van  Wyck  said  through  an  e-­mail.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;He  announced  he  would  ap-­ point  me  to  the  seat  effective  Thurs-­ GD\ )HE ´ Van  Wyck  was  pleased  to  have  received  the  endorsement  of  Eileen  Clark,  Rep.  Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  widow,  in  late  January.  He  has  pledged  to  run  for  the  seat  in  his  own  right  in  November  RI â&#x20AC;&#x153;That  the  governor  selected  me  DV ÂľD TXDOLÂżHG SHUVRQ WR ÂżOO WKH YD-­ cancy  for  the  remaining  portion  of  WKH WHUP 96$ 3 Âś LV WKH PRVW LPSRUWDQW DQG VLJQLÂżFDQW VXS-­ port,â&#x20AC;?  Van  Wyck  wrote  in  the  email.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  am  thankful  to  him  for  appoint-­ LQJ PH WR ÂżOO WKH YDFDQF\ &HUWDLQO\

I  cannot  replace  Rep.  Greg  Clark,  yet,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  attempt  to  honor  his  legacy,  his  party  commitments  and  concerns  of  the  voters  of  this  district.  I  look  for-­ ward  to  meeting  more  residents  of  the  district,  learning  about  their  needs,  serving  the  constituents  of  the  district  and  honoring  the  oath  to  the  Vermont  Constitution.â&#x20AC;?

Van  Wyck  listed  several  goals  for  WKH OHJLVODWLYH ELHQQLXP including: Â&#x2021; 6HUYLFH IRU WKH FRQVWLWXHQWV RI the  district. Â&#x2021; 5HWDLQLQJ WKH \RXQJHU JHQHUD-­ tion  in  Vermont  with  economic  op-­ portunities. Â&#x2021; 3URPRWLQJ MREV LQFOXGLQJ KLJK WHFK ZLWK DGHTXDWH ZDJHV IRU WKH high  cost  of  living  in  the  state. Â&#x2021; /LPLWLQJ WD[ LQFUHDVHV EDVHG RQ wage  growth. Â&#x2021; 3URPRWLQJ WHFKQRORJ\ IRU JUHDW-­ HU HIÂżFLHQFLHV LQ JRYHUQPHQWDO RSHUD-­ tions. Â&#x2021; 3URPRWLQJ KLJK TXDOLW\ DQG DI-­ fordable  post-­secondary  education  for  the  current  job  market. Â&#x2021; 3URPRWLQJ DJULFXOWXUH HVSHFLDOO\ dairy  farming,  which  he  called  a  ma-­ jor  economic  engine  for  the  district. Â&#x2021; 0DLQWDLQLQJ VHUYLFHV IRU WKH HO-­ derly,  disabled,  veterans  and  military  families.

Lanpher  was  pleased  to  hear  about  her  new  colleague. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  am  thrilled  that  through  this  pro-­ cess  we  have  found  someone  in  our  district  to  help  represent  the  people  of  Addison-­3,â&#x20AC;?  said  Lanpher,  who  had  met  with  both  Van  Wyck  and  Casti-­ more  prior  to  the  appointment.

Lanpher  said  she  looks  forward  to  serving  with  Van  Wyck  and  will  offer  him  assistance  in  navigating  the  legis-­

lative  process  in  Montpelier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  feel  my  role  is  to  extend  my  hand  to  him  in  developing  a  working  relationship  to  serve  our  district  in  the  best  possible  way,â&#x20AC;?  Lanpher  said.

At  the  same  time  the  House  wel-­ comes  Van  Wyck,  it  is  preparing  to  pay  tribute  to  Clark,  who  was  a  10-­ year  veteran  of  the  House  Education  Committee  and  a  beloved  teacher  at  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School.  /DQSKHU FRQÂżUPHG WKDW D UHVROXWLRQ honoring  Clark  has  been  drafted  and  will  be  read  at  a  time  when  his  fam-­ ily  can  be  present  at  the  Statehouse.  She  added  House  members  have  been  collecting  money  to  contribute  to  a  scholarship  fund  being  established  at  Mount  Abe  in  Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  name.

By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Gov.  Peter  Shumlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  latest  transportation  bud-­ get  envisions  a  cost  of  $9,013,833  for  replacement  of  the  deteriorating  bridges  that  carry  Main  Street  and  Merchants  Row  over  the  railroad  tracks  in  downtown  Middlebury.  Construction  is  anticipated  some-­ WLPH ZLWKLQ ÂżVFDO \HDU ZKLFK EHJLQV -XO\ The  town  of  Middlebury  is  cur-­ rently  laying  the  groundwork  for  the  major  project,  which  will  result  LQ VRPH WUDIÂżF GHWRXUV ZKHQ ZRUN-­ ers  replace  the  two  93-­year-­old  spans  in  a  manner  that  will  allow  for  pas-­ senger  rail  service  to  travel  along  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  western  corridor  rail  line. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  be  fairly  complex,â&#x20AC;?  said  former  Middlebury  Town  Man-­ ager  Bill  Finger,  recently  hired  as  the  local  project  manager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  pretty  aggressive  schedule,â&#x20AC;?  he  added.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;(The  Vermont  Agency  of  Transportation)  wants  to  get  the  project  done.â&#x20AC;?

It  is  a  schedule  that  will  be  ex-­ pedited  thanks  to  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  se-­ lection  for  the  Federal  Highway  Administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  new  Every  Day  Counts  program,  which  provides  a  more  rapid  construction  schedule  for  innovative  infrastructure  projects  in  communities  with  a  proven  track  record.  Middlebury,  Finger  noted,  proved  itself  with  the  recent  con-­ struction  of  the  Cross  Street  Bridge,  a  $16  million  undertaking  completed  in  less  than  two  years  with  a  creative  ¿QDQFLQJ SODQ WKDW LQFOXGHG ORFDO RS-­ tion  taxes  and  a  substantial  contribu-­ tion  from  Middlebury  College.

The  Cross  Street  Bridge  is  expect-­ ed  to  provide  an  important  thorough-­ IDUH IRU WUDI¿F ZKLOH WKH 0DLQ 6WUHHW and  Merchants  Row  spans  are  inca-­ pacitated,  Finger  noted.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  can  operate  with  just  the  HQJLQHHUV ZLOO UHÂżQH WKH SURMHFWV DQG Cross  Street  Bridge,â&#x20AC;?  Finger  said  of  come  up  with  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;preferred  alterna-­ WKH WHPSRUDU\ WUDIÂżF LQFRQYHQLHQFH tive.â&#x20AC;?  One  alternative  that  has  already  Meanwhile,  Finger  and  town  of-­ been  pitched  calls  for  building  a  600-­ ÂżFLDOV KDYH EHHQ EXV\ WHQGLQJ WR foot,  pre-­cast  concrete  tunnel  that  the  many  details  that  will  need  to  be  would  take  the  place  of  the  two  spans.  sorted  out  before  construction  can  7KH SURSRVHG WXQQHO ZRXOG DOVR ÂżOO LQ proceed. a  currently  open  spot  between  Trian-­ The  town  recently  executed  an  gle  Park  and  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal  agreement  with  the  Agency  of  Trans-­ Church.  The  top  of  the  tunnel  could  portation  for  the  project  to  be  man-­ be  sodded  and  seeded. aged  locally.  Soon  Finger  stressed  that  after,  the  community  there  is  no  leading  SXW RXW D UHTXHVW IRU design  at  this  point,  TXDOLÂżFDWLRQV IURP though  it  seems  fair-­ HQJLQHHULQJ ÂżUPV LQ-­ ly  certain  that  the  terested  in  designing  bridges  will  not  be  and  planning  the  new  replaced  simultane-­ bridges.  Three  engi-­ ously  and  that  the  QHHULQJ ÂżUPV UHVSRQG-­ work  will  not  result  HG WR WKH UHTXHVW UH-­ in  a  raising  of  the  sulting  in  the  selection  streetscape  in  the  vi-­ of  Vanasse  Hangen  cinity  of  the  bridges,  Brustlin  Inc.,  which  as  some  had  feared.  also  worked  with  the  7KH ÂżQDO SURMHFW ZLOO town  on  the  Cross  heavily  depend  on  Street  Bridge  project.  public  input,  logis-­ The  town  is  currently  tics,  permitting  and,  negotiating  a  contract  of  course,  funding  BILL   FINGER with  VHB,  which  has  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  with  the  federal  RIÂżFHV LQ )HUULVEXUJK government  covering  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  optimistic,â&#x20AC;?  Finger  said  of  80  percent  of  the  cost  and  the  state  the  prospects  for  a  pact  with  VHB.  FRYHULQJ WKH RWKHU SHUFHQW $QG Âł7KHUH LV QRW WRR PXFK RI D TXHV-­ because  the  project  will  be  heavily  tion.â&#x20AC;? reliant  on  state  and  federal  funding,  Once  VHB  joins  the  fold,  compa-­ Finger  anticipates  some  permitting  Q\ DQG WRZQ RIÂżFLDOV ZLOO PHHW ZLWK hurdles  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  probably  more  than  the  various  stakeholders  in  the  bridge  Cross  Street  Bridge  project,  which  projects.  Those  stakeholders  will  in-­ was  not  dependent  on  state  or  federal  FOXGH SURSHUW\ RZQHUV UDLO RIÂżFLDOV money. and  downtown  merchants  who  will  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  the  pieces  are  starting  to  be  affected  by  the  work.  Finger  said  come  together,â&#x20AC;?  he  said  of  the  proj-­ WKH ÂżUVW PHHWLQJV ZLWK WKRVH SDUWLHV ect. will  begin  next  month.

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Will  health  care  reform  deliver  true  savings?

Republican  legislators  have  taken  the  Shumlin  administration  to  task  for  failing  to  articulate  how  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  health  care  reform  ODZ ZRXOG EH ÂżQDQFHG DV UHTXLUHG E\ ODZ 7KH DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ contends  it  has  â&#x20AC;&#x153;substantiallyâ&#x20AC;?  complied,  and  labels  the  partisan  display  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;stunt.â&#x20AC;?

There  is  a  defensible  argument  to  be  had  on  both  sides.  Repub-­ licans  are  correct  that  the  law  addressed  the  need  to  identify  and  WR H[SODLQ WKH PHDQV DYDLODEOH WR ÂżQDQFH WKH KHDOWK FDUH UHIRUP law.  The  Democrats  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  the  Shumlin  administration  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  are  correct  that  the  rules  of  the  game  changed  after  the  law  was  passed.  It  was  thought  that  Vermont  would  be  able  to  get  federal  waivers  to  allow  it  to  skip  the  need  for  a  health  care  exchange  and  go  directly  to  a  universal  payer  system.  That  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  happen,  which  means  the  deadline  for  full  implementation  slides  to  2017.  By  any  reasonable  standard,  that  should  also  mean  more  time  WR SXW WKH ÂżQDQFLQJ SODQ LQ SODFH And,  from  a  purely  political  point  of  view,  the  Republicans  in  the  Legislature  have  so  little  power  that  their  complaints  are  not  OLNHO\ WR JHQHUDWH D VLJQLÂżFDQW IROORZLQJ But  the  administration  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  the  Legislatureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Democrats  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  have  a  bigger  problem:  Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  beginning  to  become  evident  is  that  reforming  the  system  is  a  gargantuan  task  and  one  that  may  not  yield  any  real  savings.  Selling  this  to  the  public  may  be  a  challenge  they  had  not  contemplated.

When  the  University  of  Massachusetts  delivered  its  study  of  the  proposed  single-­payer  system  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  which  included,  at  a  vague  OHYHO D GLVFXVVLRQ RI SRWHQWLDO ÂżQDQFLQJ ² LW FRQFOXGHG WKDW WKH SODQ ZRXOG VDYH PLOOLRQ WKH ÂżUVW \HDU DQG DERXW SHUFHQW over  the  2017-­2019  cycle.

That  is  nowhere  near  the  amount  Vermonters  were  told  when  the  law  was  being  debated  in  the  Legislature.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  true  the  plan  would  include  the  uninsured,  and  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  true  the  SODQ ZRXOG LQFOXGH EHWWHU EHQHÂżWV 7KH SODQ UHYLHZHG E\ 80DVV is  not  the  same  plan  proposed  by  the  Legislature.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  an  apple-­to-­apples  comparison.

But  telling  the  vast  majority  of  Vermonters  that  they  will  pay  the  same,  or  more,  for  essentially  the  same  service  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  match  the  promise  they  heard  during  the  health  care  reform  debate.

From  that  perspective,  the  Republicans  are  right;Íž  the  landscape  is  unsettled,  there  is  no  certainty  as  to  where  this  leads,  which  causes  unease  within  the  business  community.  Health  care  costs  are  a  major  factor  in  any  business,  which  means  they  will  delay  WKHLU SODQV XQWLO WKH\ KDYH D ÂżUPHU JUDVS RQ ZKDW OLHV DKHDG Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  problem.

The  UMass  report  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  help.  When  talk  of  payroll  taxes,  etc.,  is  mixed  with  a  projection  of  little  to  no  savings,  then  businesses  have  every  reason  to  become  nervous. ,W ZLOO EHFRPH GLIÂżFXOW WR LPSRVVLEOH IRU WKH JRYHUQRU WR ZDON into  a  business,  explain  that  health  care  costs  will  run  roughly  the  same,  or  more,  but  that  they  should  feel  better  because  more  people  are  being  covered.  That  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  square  with  the  promise  of  getting  health  care  costs  off  the  backs  of  employers,  or  the  promise  that  the  system,  once  freed  of  burdensome  administra-­ tive  costs  would  be  far  less  and  the  quality  would  improve.

(As  a  nation,  we  heard  the  same  promise  about  the  medical  savings  that  would  come  through  improved  IT  systems.  It  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  happen.)

What  the  report  from  UMass  hints  is  that  the  savings  in  Ver-­ mont  just  arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  there.  Or  are  at  least  not  there  to  the  degree  once  thought.

6KRXOG ZH EH VXUSULVHG" No.  How  is  it  that  we  can  add  thousands  of  people  to  the  system,  improve  the  level  of  services  provided,  insist  on  better  TXDOLW\ FDUH $1' VDYH PRQH\" If  the  conclusions  are  to  be  any  different  than  what  the  study  suggests,  it  would  be  advisable  for  the  advocates  to  begin  the  explanations.  Otherwise,  this  is  an  issue  that  will  begin  to  fall  in  the  skepticsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  favor.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  massive  task.  And,  to  the  administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  credit,  the  process  has  been  invaluable  in  terms  of  bringing  a  new  level  of  coordination  and  cooperation  to  the  Vermont  health  care  system.  Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  also  learned  more  about  the  system  and  its  strengths  and  weaknesses,  which  is  central  to  any  path  we  choose.

But  the  process  is  at  a  sensitive  position.  There  is  no  clear  un-­ derstanding  as  to  what  lies  ahead,  who  will  be  affected,  and  how.  The  doubt  is  beginning  to  gallop  forth.

That  needs  to  change.

Emerson  Lynn,  St.  Albans  Messenger

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Artsy  gifts  come  from  the  heart With  Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Day  on  the  ho-­ rizon,  may  I  suggest  that  this  year,  LQ SODFH RI EX\LQJ Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV Ă&#x20AC;RZQ LQ from  across  the  equator,  we  extend  our  â&#x20AC;&#x153;shop  localâ&#x20AC;?  philosophy  to  em-­ brace  our  community  artists,  who  are  also  our  friends  and  neighbors.

Many  local  artists  display  their  work  at  area  galleries.  Here,  under  RQH URRI \RX ZLOO ÂżQG PDQ\ XQLTXH and  individual  pieces  that  would  also  make  wonderful  gifts  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  whether  it  be  decorations  for  the  home  or  adornments  for  the  body.

Local  artists  have  created  paint-­ ings  and  photographs  of  our  be-­ loved  Vermont  landscape,  beautiful  jewelry  and  delicate  silk  scarves,  stained  glass  objects  that  catch  the  sun  and  handcrafted  mobiles  which  spin  in  the  slightest  breeze. $QG LI LW LV Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV \RX ZDQW ORRN IRU GULHG Ă&#x20AC;RZHU DUUDQJHPHQWV preserved  in  a  vase  or  within  a  picture  frame,  which  will  surely  RXWODVW WKH Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV GHOLYHUHG LQ WKH big  purple  box  that  you  can  order  off  the  Internet.

Judith  Irven Goshen

Thieves  strike  at  many  locations

Little  house  on  the  ice A  FISHING  SHANTY  sits  on  top  of  a  frozen  Lake  Champlain  across  from  Shoreham  Monday  morning.

Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Considering  an  out-­of-­this-­world  offer Sometimes  I  get  a  little  overwhelmed  by  all  the  stuff  that  gets  thrown  my  way  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  school  board  stories,  per-­ VRQDOLW\ SURÂżOHV RELWXDULHV ZHGGLQJV DQG HQJDJHPHQWV crime  stories,  gossip  and  hard  news  from  Montpelier.  All  the  nitty  gritty  details  that  make  up  the  grubby  lives  we  human  beings  endure  on  this  patch  of  rock  hurtling  through  space.  Good  grief!  Occasionally  a  guy  just  wants  get  away  from  it  all.

Now,  thanks  to  the  Dutch,  I  may  just  get  to  do  that.  Recently  I  heard  about  Mars  One,  an  international  project  (based  out  of  Amersfoort,  The  Netherlands)  to  put  a  human  colony  on  the  Red  Planet  in  2023.  It  was  ex-­ hilarating  to  read  about  such  a  grand  and  uplifting  project  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  an  imagina-­ tive  leap  into  the  future  that  recharges  all  the  youthful  enthusiasm  I  felt  for  space  exploration  as  a  boy  during  NASAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  manned  missions  in  the  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s Â

By John and  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s.  McCright In  their  mission  statement,  the  or-­ ganizers  of  Mars  One  state  that  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mars  exploration  offers  opportunity  to  cel-­ ebrate  the  power  of  a  united  humanity.  As  with  the  Apol-­ lo  Moon  landings,  a  human  mission  to  Mars  will  inspire  generations  to  believe  that  all  things  are  possible,  that  anything  can  be  achieved.â&#x20AC;?  Heady  stuff.

Their  language  at  times  is  moving:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mars  One  believes  it  is  not  only  possible,  but  imperative  that  we  establish  a  permanent  settlement  on  Mars  in  order  to  accelerate  our  understanding  of  the  formation  of  the  solar  system,  the  origins  of  life,  and  of  equal  importance,  our  place  in  the  universe.â&#x20AC;?  Boy,  talk  about  losing  yourself  in  a  monumen-­ tal  project  that  could  change  all  of  humanity.  Sign  me  up.

It  could  be  a  little  rough,  as  with  any  pioneering  ex-­ perience,  but  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  think  it  will  be  that  bad.  Space  cadets  on  Mars  will  get  50  square  meters  of  living  space,  and,  according  to  the  website,  get  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;prepare  fresh  food  that  they  themselves  grew  and  harvested.â&#x20AC;?  The  gig  comes  with  rovers  that  are  able  to  race  around  the  surface  of  the  planet;Íž  since  it  is  not  yet  populated, Â

there  are  no  speed  limits.

The  group  that  is  organizing  Mars  One  will  be  accept-­ ing  applications  for  the  trip  to  Mars  from  anyone  in  the  ZRUOG /DVW PRQWK 0DUV 2QH LVVXHG WKH EDVLF TXDOL¿FD-­ tions.  It  says  a  cadet  must  be  of  normally  good  health,  psychologically  stable  and  stand  between  5  foot  1  and  WKUHH TXDUWHU LQFKHV DQG IRRW DQG IRXU ¿IWKV LQFKHV tall.  I  qualify!

I  suppose  I  should  take  pause  to  wonder  why  the  quali-­ ÂżFDWLRQV VSHQG VR PXFK WLPH WDONLQJ DERXW FDGHWV KDYLQJ ORWV RI ÂłUHVLOLHQF\´ DQG ÂłWKH DELOLW\ WR WUXVW ´ 2QH TXDOLÂż-­ cation  pointedly  states,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  are  at  your  best  when  things  DUH DW WKHLU ZRUVW ´ ,V WKDW D UHG Ă&#x20AC;DJ" A  little  deeper  read  of  mars-­one. com  yields  the  information  that  the  trip  to  Mars  will  be  seven  or  eight  months  long,  in  a  very  small  space,  with  lots  of  noise  from  ventilation  and  other  life-­support  systems.  Showering  with  water  will  not  be  an  option,  and  cadets  will  instead  wipe  themselves  with  â&#x20AC;&#x153;wet  towelettes.â&#x20AC;?  They  pointedly  say  the  trip  will  push  cadets  â&#x20AC;&#x153;to  the  very  limits  of  their  training  and  personal  capacity.â&#x20AC;?

Hmmm.

Looking  for  some  reassurance  elsewhere  on  the  Inter-­ net,  I  stumbled  across  a  recent  report  on  a  simulated  mis-­ sion  to  Mars  carried  out  by  the  European  Space  Agency.  They  put  six  men  through  intensive  training,  then  locked  them  in  a  windowless  â&#x20AC;&#x153;spaceshipâ&#x20AC;?  in  Moscow  for  17  months.  Their  only  contact  with  the  outside  world  was  through  the  Internet  and  phone  lines  with  a  20-­minute  delay  to  mimic  how  it  would  be  to  phone  home  from  Mars.  Turns  out  the  men  were  incredibly  bored  and  spent  up  to  20  hours  a  day  sleeping.  When  awake  they  hung  out  playing  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guitar  Heroâ&#x20AC;?  video  game.  The  study  in  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Proceedings  of  the  National  Academy  of  Sciencesâ&#x20AC;?  said  two  of  the  six  â&#x20AC;&#x153;astronautsâ&#x20AC;?  were  OK  at  the  end  of  the  simulation,  but  four  of  them  had  problems,  includ-­ (See  Clippings,  Page  5A)

Clippings

Consolidating  school  districts  can  be  tricky A  committee  in  the  seven-­town,  nine-­school  Addison  Central  Supervisory  Union  is  considering  whether  to  pro-­ pose  to  the  voters  that  some  or  all  of  the  ACSU  schools  be  combined  into  a  Regional  Education  District  or  RED.  The  Jeffords  Center,  a  research  institute  at  the  University  of  Vermont,  recently  completed  a  report  for  the  Legislature  on  voluntary  school  district  merger  activity,  which  provides  useful  information  on  the  experiences  of  other  districts  in  Vermont.  In  2010,  the  Legislature  passed  Act  153,  providing  incentives  to  school  districts  to  merge  voluntarily.  Since  that  time,  only  one  Regional  Education  District  has  been  approved  by  the  vot-­ ers.  This  is  the  Mountain  Towns  RED,  which  combined  the  formerly  separate  districts  of  Landgrove,  Londonderry,  By  Eric  L.  Davis Peru  and  Weston  in  south-­central  Ver-­ mont  into  a  single  RED.  Even  before  the  RED  was  approved,  K-­8  students  from  all  four  of  these  towns  attended  the  same  school,  Flood  Brook  Union  School  in  Londonderry.  All  four  towns  offer  high  school  choice,  with  students  attending  high  schools  such  as  Burr  &  Burton  in  Manchester  or  Black  River  in  Ludlow.  Thus,  creation  of  the  Mountain  Towns  RED  did  not  change  the  number  of  school  buildings  in  the  district.

Act  153  requires  that  an  RED  be  approved  by  the  vot-­ ers  in  every  one  of  the  districts  involved,  so  a  defeat  in  one  town  can  reject  the  proposal  for  the  entire  region.  In  the  past  two  years,  voters  in  four  different  areas  of  the  state  have  rejected  proposals  to  combine  separate  school  districts  into  REDs.  Proposals  failed  in  Addison  Northwest,  Chittenden Â

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East,  Franklin  West  and  Orange  Southwest.  Additionally,  study  committees  in  Chittenden  South  and  Southwestern  Vermont  decided  not  to  proceed  with  RED  votes  in  their  districts.

Thus,  since  Act  153  was  passed,  only  the  Mountain  Towns  RED,  involving  four  towns  that  already  shared  a  K-­8  school  building,  has  been  approved  by  the  voters.  The  researchers  from  the  Jeffords  Center  noted  that  the  two  principal  ob-­ stacles  to  REDs  in  those  instances  in  which  they  have  been  rejected  by  the  voters  were  concerns  about  loss  of  lo-­ cal  control  and  closure  of  school  build-­ ings.  These  two  concerns  are  likely  to  be  major  challenges  to  the  creation  of  an  RED  in  Addison  Central,  especial-­ ly  considering  a  unique  aspect  of  the  ACSU,  the  large  share  of  the  districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  population  residing  in  just  one  town,  Middlebury.

State  statutes  governing  REDs  re-­ quire  that  their  boards  represent  voters  in  the  towns  making  up  the  district  in  proportion  to  the  population  of  those  towns.  7KH FHQVXV WKH PRVW UHFHQW RIÂżFLDO FRXQW DYDLODEOH shows  that  the  total  population  of  the  seven  towns  in  the  ACSU  is  14,721.  Middlebury,  with  a  population  of  8,496,  makes  up  58  percent  of  the  districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  population.

Thus,  if  an  RED  were  established  in  the  ACSU  towns,  its  board  representation  would  likely  be  very  similar  to  that  on  the  current  UD-­3  board  governing  MUHS  and  MUMS.  The  UD-­3  board  has  13  members,  seven  from  Middlebury  and  one  each  from  Bridport,  Cornwall,  Ripton,  Salisbury,  (See  Davis,  Page  5A)

Our  house  in  Weybridge  was  robbed  last  fall.  We  had  never  locked  our  doors  because  our  house  is  small  and  modest  and  very  close  to  Horse  Farm  Road.  We  thought  anyone  looking  at  our  house  or  even  in  through  the  windows  would  see  that  there  was  nothing  here  worth  stealing.

As  it  happened,  we  were  a  little  bit  right  about  that  and  too  much  wrong.

The  people  who  robbed  us  took  six  small  pieces  of  gold  and  silver  jewelry.  Each  one  was  a  gift  to  me  from  my  mother  or  my  husband.  A  small  handful  of  rhinestone  jew-­ elry  was  also  taken,  along  with  the  heart  box  my  niece  made  me  when  she  was  small.  There  were  old  rhinestone  necklaces  and  earrings  I  remember  my  mother  wearing  when  she  dressed  up,  and  a  pretty  necklace  and  bracelet  from  my  husband,  and  some  brooches  and  bracelets  from  my  kids  who  knew  I  liked  sparkles.

Altogether,  my  jewelry  was  prob-­ ably  worth  almost  nothing  to  the  people  who  took  it.

To  me,  they  were  precious  and  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  sad  they  are  gone.  I  still  am  surprised  that  people  came  into  my  house  and  stole  things,  so  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  writing  to  those  of  you  who  think,  like  I  used  to,  that  they  have  nothing  worth  stealing.  We  just  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  know.  Keep  yourself  safe.

Anna  Rose  Benson Weybridge

Gun  control  a  Ă&#x20AC;DZHG PRYH As  a  longtime  member  of  the  1DWLRQDO 5LĂ&#x20AC;H $VVRFLDWLRQ , DP RQ their  side.  However,  I  have  seen  the  association  get  some  larger  in  inter-­ est  that  does  not  help  the  legal  gun  owner.  Thirty-­  and  50-­shot  clips  are  not  required  for  target  shooting  and  are  illegal  for  hunting.  A  well-­placed  shot  and  maybe  a  follow-­up  is  the  name  of  the  game  for  taking  game.

Target  shooting  does  not  require  more  than  a  six-­round  capacity  re-­ volver  or  automatic  or  for  a  protec-­ tion  arm.  The  NRA  went  overboard  enlisting  voters  to  vote  against  Obama.  Now  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  payback  time  with  legal  gun  owners  getting  punished.  We  have  to  remember  a  gun  does  not  kill.  The  human  wielder  kills  with  the  gun.  So  this  latest  killing  of  20  schoolchildren  and  six  of  their  teachers  by  a  20-­year-­old  youth  would  not  be  so  bad  if  military  weapons  were  not  available  to  him.  But  a  point  to  ponder  is  this  lad  just  ¿QLVKHG \HDUV LQ RXU QRZ UXQ-­ away  school  system.  It  seems  those  that  do  this  type  of  shooting  have  been  neglected  during  their  edu-­ cational  period.  Our  gun  laws  are  now  enough  except  for  being  able  to  purchase  military-­type  weapons  or  accessories.

It  will  not  stop  the  madman,  as  Abraham  Lincoln  was  killed  with  a  single-­shot  muzzleloader;Íž  Kennedy,  D ÂżYH URXQG ULĂ&#x20AC;H 7DNLQJ JXQV DZD\ from  the  public  is  not  the  answer.  If  you  did  not  have  an  automobile  you  would  not  have  run  it  into  a  large  tree,  killing  yourself  and  your  three  buddies,  the  three  nuns  in  the  other  car  or  your  own  children,  if  you  had  obeyed  the  present  laws.

So  how  do  we  stop  people  from  (See  Letter,  Page  14A)

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  February  7,  2013  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  5A

Finding  human  foibles  in  the  police  log Vt.  economy  needs  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Code  Greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; If  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  a  regular  reader  of  this  Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  never  know. newspaper,  no  doubt  you  have  at  Sometimes  the  extent  of  one  per-­ least  occasionally  looked  at  the  po-­ sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  low-­level  criminal  activity  is  lice  logs  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  those  summaries  of  the  astounding:  multiple  arrest  warrants,  human  foibles  around  the  county.

WUDIÂżF FRQYLFWLRQV '8,ÂśV RU DOO I  take  a  perverse  comfort  in  reading  around  bad  behavior. these  accounts.  No  matter  how  badly  The  current  local  record  appears  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  behaved  on  a  particular  day,  no  to  be  held  by  a  Ferrisburgh  man  who  matter  how  disagreeable  or  inconsid-­ was  cited  for  driving  with  a  crimi-­ erate  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  been,  it  never  rises  to  the  nally  suspended  license.  Looking  at  level  of  the  someone  tak-­ WKH ÂżOHV 9HUPRQW 6WDWH LQJ $PHULFDQ Ă&#x20AC;DJV IURP Police  realized  the  same  the  town  green.  Or  those  guy  had  been  charged  people  who  steal  license  a  reported  52  times  for  plates  and  use  them  to  various  offenses  involv-­ obscure  their  identities  ing  driving  without  a  so  they  can  pump  gas  proper  license. and  then  drive  off  with-­ Say  what  you  want  out  paying. about  this  guyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  behav-­ Drive-­offs,  it  seems,  ior,  but  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  clear  he  was  are  a  particularly  popular  determined  to  be  behind  activity. the  wheel.

It  got  so  bad  at  one  lo-­ The  logs  routinely  cal  gas  station,  in  fact,  contain  reports  of  drivers  that  the  police  chief  re-­ being  cited  for  posses-­ cently  threatened  to  stop  sion  of  small  amounts  of  responding  to  drive-­off  marijuana.  But  the  docu-­ complaints  from  the  sta-­ mented  alcohol-­related  tion,  because  the  own-­ by Gregory Dennis offenses  appear  to  be  ers  wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  install  a  much  more  serious. pre-­pay  system  on  the  A  Brandon  resident,  pumps. for  example,  was  cited  in  Bristol  If  nothing  else,  reading  police  logs  last  summer  for  driving  under  the  gives  one  a  heightened  sense  of  sym-­ LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH RI DOFRKRO 7KH GULYHU ZDV SDWK\ IRU ZKDW ODZ RIÂżFHUV KDYH WR found  dozing  at  the  wheel  of  his  car  deal  with  on  a  regular  basis,  from  the  DQG EORFNLQJ WUDIÂżF ² ZKLOH SDUNHG unpleasant  to  the  simply  strange.

DW D WUDIÂżF OLJKW Middlebury  and  Vermont  State  Po-­ The  news  account  said  the  driver  lice,  for  example,  investigated  a  2011  KDG ÂłDSSDUHQWO\ VWRSSHG DW WKH WUDIÂżF report  of  a  despondent  man  who  signal,  placed  the  car  in  neutral,  put  threatened  to  kill  himself  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  on  top  of  his  foot  on  the  brake  and  taken  a  nap  Camelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hump  mountain. in  the  middle  of  the  road.â&#x20AC;?

They  searched  in  vain  for  the  guy,  Not  surprisingly,  his  blood  alcohol  WR GHWHU KLP IURP RI¿QJ KLPVHOI +H level  turned  out  to  be  more  than  twice  eventually  turned  up,  alive,  in  Mas-­ the  legal  limit.  Time  of  the  incident?  sachusetts.

Six  in  the  morning.

Maybe  he  had  a  better  time  hiking  Another  Brandon  resident  was  Camelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hump  than  heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  thought  he  cited  for  DUI  by  state  police,  when  would. he  pulled  his  vehicle  behind  a  closed  Last  fall,  Bristol  police  investigat-­ business  â&#x20AC;&#x153;to  allow  a  passenger  of  his  ed  the  supposed  abandonment  of  a  car  to  vomit.â&#x20AC;?  An  eagle-­eyed  inspec-­ dog  in  Lincoln,  because  the  dog  was  tor  from  Liquor  Control  spotted  the  said  to  have  urinated  on  someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  incident  and  alerted  state  police.

FDUSHW $W ODVW UHSRUW RIÂżFHUV ZHUH You  have  to  wonder,  too,  about  trying  to  determine  if  a  dog  that  had  whether  alcohol  was  involved  in  been  found  in  Ripton  was  the  same  a  New  Haven  incident,  in  which  dog.  The  log  made  no  mention  about  a  Maine  man  was  found  parked  in  the  fate  of  the  carpet. front  of  a  closed  retail  store  while  Three  days  later,  Bristol  police  asleep  at  the  wheel  with  the  engine  were  looking  into  a  report  from  a  running.  Despite  the  evidence,  the  woman  who  claimed  a  man  was  call-­ man  denied  all  involvement  and  ing  her  to  say  she  had  his  dog  locked  even  claimed  someone  else  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  not  XS LQ KHU FORVHW 6KH ODWHU WROG RIÂżFHUV on  the  scene  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  was  driving  the  car.  the  call  was  â&#x20AC;&#x153;placed  to  her  in  error.â&#x20AC;?

Eventually  he  acknowledged  culpa-­ Maybe  it  was  all  the  same  dog  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  bility. peeing  on  carpets,  getting  locked  up  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  clear  this  paperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  editors  had  a  in  closets,  and  getting  lost  in  Ripton?  bit  of  fun  with  the  incident,  bannering Â

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it  with  what  has  to  be  regarded  as  a  serious  contender  for  Headline  of  the  Year:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Man  in  driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  seat  eventu-­ ally  admits  he  is  the  driver.â&#x20AC;?

2QH RFFDVLRQDOO\ ÂżQGV DQLPDO UH-­ lated  incident  in  the  logs,  too:  a  deer  blind  that  fell  off  a  vehicle,  the  theft  of  plastic  goose  decoys,  a  huge  buck  suspected  to  be  shot  the  day  after  the  FORVH RI ULĂ&#x20AC;H VHDVRQ My  favorite  animal  story,  though,  was  the  Bristol  police  response  to  an  injured  and  sick  duck  found  by  schoolchildren  on  the  playground  DW %ULVWRO (OHPHQWDU\ $Q RIÂżFHU UH-­ trieved  the  duck  and  took  it  to  a  shel-­ ter  in  Shelburne. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One  of  the  sixth-­graders,â&#x20AC;?  the  re-­ port  noted,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;has  named  the  duck  Ed-­ ward.â&#x20AC;?

As  much  as  we  might  smile  at  some  of  these  incidents,  there  are  oth-­ ers  that  hint  at  heartbreak.  The  theft  from  a  Monkton  home,  for  example,  of  an  urn  containing  a  deceased  in-­ fantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ashes.  Another  incident  where  a  mother  was  allegedly  driving  along  a  Middlebury  street  â&#x20AC;&#x153;for  around  200  feet  while  her  8-­year-­old  daughter  was  holding  onto  and  running  along-­ side  the  vehicle.â&#x20AC;?

The  mother  later  told  police  she  was  â&#x20AC;&#x153;not  having  a  good  parenting  dayâ&#x20AC;?  but  added  that  she  was  driving  slowly  and  was  â&#x20AC;&#x153;stunnedâ&#x20AC;?  when  she  realized  her  daughter  was  holding  on  to  the  vehicle.

Whatever  we  think  of  these  cases,  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  inevitably  one  that  strikes  our  fancy.  My  favorite  was  a  court  report  about  a  man  captured  last  year  in  Starksboro  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  after  being  on  the  lam  since  2003.

Though  he  had  been  convicted  of  stealing  a  Bristol  police  cruiser  in  2002  and  crashing  it  in  Lincoln,  the  man  claimed  to  have  no  memory  of  the  incident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  guessing  you  probably  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  remember  because  you  were  very  drunk,  based  on  what  I  see  here,â&#x20AC;?  the  judge  told  him.

Where  had  the  man  been  for  the  past  nine  years? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  stayed  out  of  trouble  and  lived  in  the  woods,â&#x20AC;?  he  told  the  judge.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most  of  the  time  I  stayed  up  on  the  moun-­ tain.â&#x20AC;?

Well,  the  judge  replied,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;At  least  we  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  you  in  another  DUI,  so  I  guess  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  something  to  be  said  for  that.â&#x20AC;?

Gregory  Dennisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  column  appears  here  every  other  Thursday  and  is  ar-­ chived  on  his  blog  at  www.gregden-­ nis.wordpress.com.  Email:  gregden-­ nisvt@yahoo.com.

Clippings (Continued  from  Page  4A) ing  mild  depression.  And  they  never  even  left  Earth.  Yikes.

Worse  yet,  M.  Kerry  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Banion,  a  professor  in  the  University  of  Roch-­ ester  Medical  Center,  recently  re-­ leased  a  report  saying  radiation  dur-­ LQJ VSDFH WUDYHO SRVHV D VLJQLÂżFDQW threat  to  future  astronauts.  He  said  in  a  press  release  that  his  study  shows  that  â&#x20AC;&#x153;exposure  to  radiation  levels  equivalent  to  a  mission  to  Mars  could  produce  cognitive  problems  and  speed  up  changes  in  the  brain  that  are  associated  with  Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  disease.â&#x20AC;?  Double  yikes.

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Letters can be found on Pages 4A and 14A. Real  Estate  and  You

8SRQ UHDGLQJ WKH ÂżQH SULQW LQ WKH Mars  One  deal  I  see  that  the  pioneers  are  being  sent  on  a  one-­way  trip.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  will  spend  the  rest  of  their  lives  living  and  working  on  Mars.â&#x20AC;?  The  voice  of  Mars  One  is  starting  to  sound  a  lot  like  the  voice  of  HAL,  the  super  computer  run  amok  in  â&#x20AC;&#x153;2001:  A  Space  Odyssey.â&#x20AC;?  Plus,  I  found  this  little  tidbit  on  mars-­one.

FRP Âł7R ÂżQDQFH WKH PLVVLRQ 0DUV One  will  create  an  international  me-­ dia  event  around  the  project.  The  au-­ dience  will  help  decide  as  the  teams  of  settlers  are  selected,  follow  their  extensive  training  and  preparation Â

for  the  mission  and  observe  their  set-­ tling  on  Mars  once  arrived.â&#x20AC;?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  reality  TV  show!  With  real  people  putting  their  real  lives  on  the  OLQH 7ULSOH DQG ÂżQDO \LNHV OK,  OK.  I  get  it.  Maybe  I  havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  got  that  kind  of  right  stuff.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  time  for  Plan  B.  Today  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  signing  up  for  cable  TV,  and  tonight  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  going  to  my  185-­square-­meter  home,  making  a  big  bowl  of  pop-­ corn,  and  snuggling  up  with  my  hon-­ ey  on  the  couch  in  front  of  the  tube  to  watch  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Desperate  Housewives  of  New  Jersey.â&#x20AC;?  This  level  of  excite-­ ment  I  can  handle.

erns  separate  elementary  schools  in  seven  towns.  Voters  in  the  smaller  towns  in  the  ACSU  district  could  very  well  be  wary  of  a  proposal  for  a  seven-­town  RED  that  would  eliminate  their  local  school  boards  and  subject  the  future  of  their Â

local  elementary  school  buildings  and  programs  to  a  district-­wide  board  with  a  majority  of  members  elected  by  the  voters  of  Middlebury.

Eric  L.  Davis  is  professor  emeritus  of  political  science  at  Middlebury  Col-­ lege.

Davis (Continued  from  Page  4A) Shoreham  and  Weybridge.  Middle-­ bury  electing  more  than  half  of  the  board  that  governs  district-­wide  mid-­ dle  and  high  schools  is  a  very  different  proposition  from  Middlebury  electing  more  than  half  of  the  board  that  gov-­

I  was  happy  the  Speaker  assigned  IP  ventures.  I  am  also  working  with  me  to  another  term  on  the  House  Rep.  Betty  Nuovo,  D-­Middlebury,  Committee  on  Commerce  and  Eco-­ on  workforce  development  for  pro-­ nomic  Development.  I  believe  ours  fessions  in  â&#x20AC;&#x153;the  trades.â&#x20AC;? is  a  committee  well  constituted  to  Budget  and  tax  issues  are  natu-­ deal  with  the  complex  economic  is-­ rally  tense  this  year,  as  many  more  sues  we  are  facing  in  Ver-­ proposals  and  promises  mont. have  been  made  than  ex-­ 7KH FRPPLWWHHÂśV ÂżUVW ists  either  funding  or  few  weeks  were  spent  the  willingness  to  raise  performing  our  oversight  funds.  The  tension  will  function  of  the  govern-­ play  out  in  big  areas  like  ment  agencies  within  education,  transporta-­ our  legislative  purview.  tion,  health  care  and  hu-­ We  cover  the  Agency  of  man  services,  but  will  Commerce  and  Economic  also  present  serious  chal-­ Development,  the  newly  lenges  to  some  of  the  new  renamed  Department  of  state  initiatives  proposed  Financial  Regulation  (in-­ â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  especially  in  light  of  surance  and  securities),  the  governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  position  the  Department  of  Labor,  by Rep. Paul Ralston on  not  raising  â&#x20AC;&#x153;broad-­ D-Middlebury the  Department  of  Public  basedâ&#x20AC;?  taxes.  Instead,  we  Service,  the  Public  Ser-­ are  likely  to  see  increases  vice  Board,  and  the  Attorney  Gen-­ in  fees  and  consumption  taxes. eralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  consumer  protection  division.  We  will  be  addressing  a  number  We  also  took  testimony  from  State  of  provocative  issues  this  session.  Auditor  Doug  Hoffer,  State  Treasur-­ The  agenda  already  includes  â&#x20AC;&#x153;death  er  Beth  Pearce  and  Attorney  General  with  dignity/assisted  suicide,â&#x20AC;?  child  William  Sorrell. immunization,  gun  legislation,  So  far,  we  have  seen  bills  on  work-­ GMO  labeling  of  food,  mandatory  ersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  compensation  and  unemploy-­ paid  sick  leave,  and  requiring  non-­ ment  insurance  reform,  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;lemon  unionized  employees  to  contribute  lawâ&#x20AC;?  for  used  vehicle  sales,  and  to  the  collective  bargaining  unit  â&#x20AC;&#x153;independent  contractorâ&#x20AC;?  status.  It  representing  union  members.  appears  propane  regulation  is  back  While  that  seems  like  a  lot,  by  far  with  at  least  four  member  bills  in-­ the  biggest  effort  will  be  a  legisla-­ troduced  to  deal  with  some  aspect  tive  response  to  calls  for  action  on  of  consumer  protection  within  the  climate  change.  The  governor  wants  propane  industry.  We  have  voted  out  Vermont  to  show  leadership  to  the  one  bill  allowing  workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  compen-­ world  on  reducing  carbon  emission,  VDWLRQ EHQHÂżWV WR EH SDLG ZLWK D GHELW even  if  it  hurts  us  (or  some  of  us).  card.

The  Speaker  invited  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vermonter  of  My  focus  in  committee  this  year  the  Yearâ&#x20AC;?  Bill  McKibben  to  address  is  developing  a  suite  of  legisla-­ the  assembled  House,  and  after,  Bill  tive  initiatives  that  I  collectively  WHVWLÂżHG LQ RXU FRPPLWWHH +H KDV call  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Code  Green.â&#x20AC;?  Our  economy  D JULP WDNH RQ WKH VDFULÂżFHV QHFHV-­ is  changing  rapidly.  New,  growing  sary  for  planetary  survival,  though  I  economic  opportunities  will  be  built  believe  his  sincerity.  from  â&#x20AC;&#x153;knowledge  capitalâ&#x20AC;?  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  intel-­ We  are  likely  to  see  several  legis-­ lectual  property  (IP)  like  patents,  lative  initiatives  in  this  area  includ-­ trademarks,  licenses  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  manifest  ing  efforts  to  enact  a  moratorium  on  in  software  code.  Vermont  can  stake  large-­scale,  ridge-­top  wind  develop-­ out  a  position  in  this  new  economy  ment.  I  support  the  moratorium,  and  E\ GHÂżQLQJ D IUDPHZRUN RI VWDWX-­ I  reject  the  argument  that  pausing  tory  initiatives  that  make  our  state  for  analysis  of  the  impact  of  existing  uniquely  attractive  as  a  domicile  for  projects  will  signal  a  weakness  on Â

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climate  change  resolve.  Dissent  on  this  issue  does  not  mean  the  prob-­ lem  of  climate  change  isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  real;Íž  it  means  the  proposed  solution  needs  more  study  before  we  do  things  that  can  not  be  corrected.  Vermont  has  actually  sited  some  large  scale  wind  projects  along  with  a  number  of  large  solar  arrays.  We  have  biomass  electric  generating  facilities,  and  we  have  seen  expansion  of  methane-­ to-­electricity  projects  on  our  dairy  farms.  I  believe  a  well  managed  program  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  especially  large-­scale  ones  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  should  have  a  data  collec-­ tion,  evaluation,  and  feedback  loop.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  just  smart.

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As  always,  I  welcome  and  appre-­ ciate  your  feedback.  Rep.  Paul  Ralston  can  be  reached  at  paulralston@gmavt.net  or  802-­ 349-­7100.

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PAGE  6A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  February  7,  2013

ADDISON COUNTY

Tina Jerome, 42, Whiting

Obituaries Kenneth Carleton, 58, Castleton

CASTLETON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Kenneth  James  Carleton,  58,  died  Wednesday,  Jan.  30,  2013,  at  his  home  in  Castleton.

He  was  born  in  Proctor  on  Oct.  2,  1954.  He  was  the  son  of  Maurice  and  Jessie  (Johnson)  Carleton.  He  grew  up  in  Proctor  where  he  received  his  early  education  and  graduated  from  Proctor  High  School,  class  of  1972.  He  afterwards  worked  at  Vermont  Marble  for  a  short  time  before  join-­ ing  the  staff  at  Proctor  Trust  for  a  few  years.  He  began  his  career  as  a  machinist  at  General  Electric  in  Rutland  in  October  1978  and  was  still  actively  employed  there.  His  family  says  he  was  an  avid  sports  fan  of  all  the  New  England  teams,  especially  the  Boston  Red  Sox  and  New  England  Patriots.  He  enjoyed  camping  and  playing  golf  and  loved  spending  time  with  his  grandchildren.

He  is  survived  by  his  wife,  Donna  M.  Carleton  of  Castleton,  whom  he  married  in  Rutland  on  Feb.  24, Â

1990;͞  his  mother,  Jessie  Carleton  of  Rutland;͞  two  daughters,  Amanda  Gurney  and  her  husband,  Brian,  of  Rutland  and  Janelle  Lucas  and  her  husband,  Josh,  of  Orwell;͞  two  sisters,  Ola  Jones  and  her  husband,  Ron,  of  Clarendon  and  Bonnie  Blair  and  her  husband,  Wayne,  of  Battle  Creek,  Mich.;͞  his  sister-­in-­law,  Linda  Carleton  of  Brandon;͞  and  four  grandchildren.  Several  nieces,  neph-­ ews  and  cousins  also  survive  him.

He  was  predeceased  by  his  father,  Maurice  Carleton;͞  a  stepson,  Barry  Ellison  Jr.;͞  a  brother,  Edward  Carleton;͞  and  a  sister,  Shirley  Ongerth.

The  funeral  service  was  held  on  Monday,  Feb.  4,  2013,  at  11  a.m.  at  the  United  Church  of  Benson.  The  5HY +ROO\ 5RVV 1REOH SDVWRU RI¿-­ KENNETH  CARLETON ciated.  A  private  graveside  commit-­ tal  service  and  burial  will  take  place,  at  a  later  date,  in  Riverside  Vermont  Chapter  of  the  American  Cemetery  in  Proctor.

Foundation  for  Suicide  Prevention,  Memorial  gifts  may  be  made  to  the  P.O.  Box  946,  Barre,  VT  05641.

Thomas Chamberlain, 68, Starksboro STARKSBORO  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Thomas  Chamberlain,  68,  of  Starksboro,  died  on  Jan.  30,  2013,  in  Lake  Placid,  Fla.,  after  a  long  and  courageous  battle  ZLWK SXOPRQDU\ ÂżEURVLV +H PDLQ-­ tained  his  love  of  and  zest  for  life  throughout  his  struggle.

He  was  born  on  Aug.  24,  1944,  in  Vergennes,  the  son  of  Carl  and  Lila  (Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bryan)  Chamberlain.  He  was  married  on  May  19,  1962,  in  Bristol  to  Patricia  Grant.

Tom  attended  school  in  Monkton  and  Bristol.  He  followed  the  family  tradition  of  being  in  the  construc-­ tion  business,  working  as  a  heavy  equipment  operator  for  several  area  contractors,  and  later  owning  his  own  business.  He  was  a  great  musician  and  storyteller,  and  loved  his  â&#x20AC;&#x153;little  bit  of  heavenâ&#x20AC;?  on  the  mountain.

He  is  survived  by  his  wife,  Pat,  of  50  years;Íž  son,  Richard  Chamberlain;Íž  daughter  and  son-­in-­law,  Joni  and  Michael  Ladue;Íž  daughter,  Christine Â

Chamberlain;͞  sisters,  Brenda  Parker  and  Virginia  Greene;͞  grandsons,  Jacob  Jimmo  and  Ross  Carr;͞  and  many  nieces,  nephews  and  other  extended  family  members.  He  was  predeceased  by  his  parents;͞  and  brothers,  John  Chamberlain,  Ronay  Chamberlain  and  Barry  Chamberlain.

The  family  wishes  to  extend  a  very  special  thanks  to  Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  close  nephew,  Travis  Greene,  who  has  given  of  his  time,  care,  love  and  support  more  than  a  family  could  ever  hope  for.  The  family  also  thanks  close  personal  friends  Chet  and  Joyce  Jewell,  who  worked  with  us,  cried  with  us,  invited  us  into  their  home,  fed  and  cared  for  all  of  us  through  this  trying  time.

Calling  hours  will  be  Friday,  Feb.  8,  from  5-­8  p.m.  at  Brown-­McClay  Funeral  Home  in  Bristol.  A  funeral  THOMAS  CHAMBERLAIN will  be  held  at  Brown-­McClay  Funeral  Home  at  11  a.m.  on  Saturday,  Feb.  9.  A  luncheon  will  be  held  at  the  American  Legion  in  Bristol  at  12:30  IROORZLQJ WKH IXQHUDO ¸

Lisa Sprague, 48, Mineville, N.Y. MINEVILLE,  N.Y.  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Lisa  Rae  Sprague,  48,  of  Mineville,  N.Y.,  died  Jan.  13,  3013,  at  Elizabethtown  Community  Hospital,  with  her  family  by  her  side.  She  was  born  on  Dec.  14,  1964,  at  Elizabethtown  Hospital.  She  was  the  daughter  of  Donald  and  Patricia  Sprague.

A  former  resident  of  Orwell,  Vt.,  she  worked  at  Simmonds  Precision  in  Vergennes,  Vt.,  and  elsewhere  in Â

Addison  County.  She  fought  multiple  sclerosis  for  over  28  years.  Her  niece  Stacy  Anderson  and  her  best  friend,  Becky  Sheppard,  were  with  her  constantly  during  the  last  seven  days  of  her  life.

She  is  survived  by  her  parents,  Donald  and  Patricia  Sprague;Íž  her  daughter,  Aubrey  Arnell;Íž  her  siblings,  Lynn  Anderson,  Kevin  Sprague,  Karen  Hammond,  David  Sprague  and  Dale  Sprague;Íž  and  many  aunts, Â

uncles,  nieces,  nephews  and  cousins.

She  was  predeceased  by  her  pater-­ nal  grandparents,  Lloyd  and  Eleanor  Sprague;͞  her  maternal  grandparents,  Elmer  and  Ruth  Mitchell;͞  and  two  uncles,  Phil  and  Gerald  Mitchell.

There  will  be  no  calling  hours,  per  her  request.

Memorial  donations  may  be  made  to  the  Society  for  the  Prevention  of  Cruelty  to  Animals  or  the  Moriah  Ambulance  Squad.

Norma Howland, 94, formerly of Brandon WINDSOR  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Norma  Madelene  Howland,  94,  died  Friday,  Feb.  1,  2013,  at  the  Pines  at  Rutland.

She  was  born  in  Hubbardton  on  June  16,  1918.  She  was  the  daugh-­ ter  of  Fred  and  Catherine  (Walsh)  Howland.  She  was  a  graduate  of  Brandon  High  School,  class  of  1937.  She  worked  as  a  telephone  opera-­ tor  for  New  England  Telephone  in  Brandon  and  Rutland  and  later  was  transferred  to  Windsor.  She  contin-­ ued  working  for  the  phone  company  until  her  retirement  in  1979,  follow-­ ing  more  than  36  years  of  service.  Her  relatives  say  she  enjoyed  travel-­ ing,  sewing  and  arts  and  crafts.  She  was  an  accomplished  painter  in  oils.

Surviving  are  her  sister-­in-­law  and  care  provider,  Elizabeth  Howland,  and  a  brother,  Wayne  Howland  and  his  wife,  Sylvia,  all  of  Brandon.  Several  nieces,  nephews,  grand-­ nieces,  grandnephews,  great-­grand-­ nieces,  great-­grandnephews  and Â

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cousins  also  survive  her.

She  was  predeceased  by  her  brother  Donald  F.  Howland  and  her  sister  Mary  C.  Howland.

A  Mass  of  Christian  burial  was  celebrated  on  Thursday,  Feb,  7,  2013,  at  11  a.m.  at  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Catholic  Church  in  Brandon.  The  Rev.  Ruel  Tumangday,  parish  administrator,  will  be  the  celebrant.  A  private  grave-­ side  committal  service  and  burial  followed  in  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Cemetery.

Following  the  ceremony  the  family  received  friends  in  the  church  parish  hall,  for  a  time  of  fellowship  and  remembrance.

Friends  were  invited  to  call  at  the  Miller  &  Ketcham  Funeral  Home  in  Brandon  on  Thursday,  Feb.  7,  from  9:30-­10:30  a.m.

Memorial  gifts  may  be  made  to  St.  NORMA  HOWLAND Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Catholic  Church  Restoration  Fund,  38  Carver  St.,  Brandon,  VT  05733,  or  to  The  American  Heart  Hurricane  Lane,  Williston,  VT  $VVRFLDWLRQ 9HUPRQW $IÂżOLDWH 05495.

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WHITING  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Tina  M.  Jerome,  42,  D UHVLGHQW RI :KLWLQJ IRU WKH SDVW ÂżYH years,  died  Sunday,  Feb.  3,  2013,  at  Porter  Hospital,  Middlebury.

Born  in  Rutland  on  Jan.  19,  1971,  she  was  the  daughter  of  Linwood  C.  and  Barbara  J.  (McGraw)  Kennett.  She  previously  lived  in  East  Middlebury  and  was  a  homemaker.  Her  family  says  she  had  a  fondness  for  animals  and  particularly  horses.  Surviving  family  members  include  her  husband,  Perley  J.  Jerome  of  Whiting,  whom  she  married  July  28,  2007;Íž  one  son,  Linwood  C.  Kennett  of  Bristol;Íž  one  daughter,  Tiffany  M.  Kennett  of  Whiting;Íž  her  mother,  Barbara  J.  Kennett  of  Shoreham;Íž  four  brothers,  William  Corey  of  Danby,  Wayne  Corey  of  Shoreham,  Dean  Kennett  of  Bomoseen  and  John Â

Kennett  of  New  York;͞  seven  sisters,  Byrene  Bower  of  Danby,  Belinda  Burchard  of  Middlebury,  Beverly  Burch  of  Bomoseen,  Mary  Beth  Hire  of  West  Rutland,  Lynn  Ann  Shea  of  Granville,  Amy  Kennett  of  Florida  and  Diana  Hill  of  Pawlet;͞  one  grand-­ daughter;͞  and  many  nieces,  nephews  and  cousins.

She  was  predeceased  by  her  father,  Linwood  C.  Kennett.

There  will  be  no  calling  hours.  A  celebration  of  her  life  will  be  conducted  at  a  time  to  be  announced   in  the  spring  at  Woodlawn  Cemetery  in  Rochester.  She  will  be  buried  with  her  father.   Memorial  donations  may  be  made  to  Addison  County  Humane  Society,  236  Boardman  St.,  Middlebury,  VT  05753. Â

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William Smith, 85, Monkton MONKTON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  William  Henry  Smith,  85,  of  Monkton  died  Saturday,  Feb.  2,  2013,  at  Kim  and  Gary  Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  home  in  Bristol.

He  was  born  Sept.  21,  1927,  in  Monkton,  the  son  of  Eli  and  Betsy  White  Smith.

His  family  says  his  hobbies  were  hunting,  fishing,  woodwork-­ ing,  and  gardening.  He  loved  animals  and  he  had  a  good  sense  of  humor.

He  served  in  the  U.S.  Army  during  World  War  II  in  Germany.

He  is  survived  by  his  wife  of  63  years,  Evelyn  Smith  of  Monkton;Íž  four  children,  Linda  Shepard  and  husband  Bruce  of  Ravenswood,  W.V.,  Michael  Smith  and  wife  Cathy  of  Bristol,  Craig  Smith  of Â

Mineville,  N.Y.,  and  Gary  Smith  and  wife  Kimberley  of  Bristol;͞  four  grandchildren;͞  a  great-­grand-­ daughter;͞  and  several  nieces  and  nephews.

Funeral  services  were  held  at  11  a.m.  on  Thursday,  Feb.  7,  at  Brown-­McClay  Funeral  Home  in  Bristol.  Interment  will  be  in  Greenwood  Cemetery  in  Bristol  in  the  spring.  Friends  may  call  at  Brown-­McClay  Funeral  Home  in  Bristol  on  Wednesday,  Feb.  6,  from  5  to  8  p.m.  Memorial  contri-­ butions  may  be  made  to  Addison  County  Home  Health  &  Hospice,  PO  Box  754,  Middlebury,  VT  057573,  or  Alzheimer  Foundation  of  America,  322  Eighth  Ave.,  7th  Floor,  New  York,  NY  10001.

WILLIAM Â SMITH

Barbara Wheelock, 88, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Barbara  Wheelock  of  Middlebury  died  peacefully  on  Jan.  28,  2013.  Her  last  month  was  spent  at  home  as  she  wished,  surrounded  by  the  love  of  her  family.

Born  at  home  in  South  Lincoln  on  May  20,  1924,  she  was  the  daughter  of  Earl  H.  and  Lucy  Belle  Lathrop  Kelton.  Raised  along  with  her  sister,  Earlene,  early  recollections  were  of  a  simple  home  and  farm  life  before  electricity.  Washing  the  lamp  chim-­ neys  and  going  after  the  cows  at  milking  time  were  daily  chores.  Leading  the  horse  on  the  hayfork  and  earning  a  penny  for  each  window  cleaned  on  â&#x20AC;&#x153;whitewashâ&#x20AC;?  day  were  part  of  childhood,  as  were  trips  to  the  LFH KRXVH DQG ÂżVKLQJ LQ WKH EURRN Her  best  catch  was  eight  trout  one  morning  before  school.  Farm  life,  neighboring  families,  her  Kelton  and  Lathrop  grandpar-­ ents,  aunts,  uncles  and  cousins  were  all  fond  memories.  She  attended  the  South  Lincoln  District  No.  8  Schoolhouse  and  after  graduation  went  on  to  the  Montpelier  Seminary.  Living  away  from  home  as  a  fresh-­ man  and  sophomore,  she  made  new  friends  and  recalled  this  as  a  wonder-­ ful  time  in  her  life.  Approaching  her  junior  year  and  missing  home,  she  joined  her  friends  at  Bristol  High  School.  She  and  her  best  friend,  Alice  Newton  Bouvier,  boarded  on  Mountain  Street  at  the  home  of  Arlie  and  Ruth  Smith.  This  became,  in  her  words,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  best  year  of  my  life.â&#x20AC;?

In  1940,  she  met  Edward  Wheelock  of  Bristol.  They  were  married  in  1941,  celebrating  50  years  of  marriage  with  friends  and  family  in  1991.  While  raising  their  family  over  the  next  25  years,  she  never  lost  sight  of  her  dream  to  become  a  nurse.  In  1966,  she  enrolled  in  the  Fanny  Allen  School  of  Nursing.  Upon Â

BARBARA  WHEELOCK graduating  she  began  a  30-­plus  year  career  at  Porter  Hospital.  After  retirement,  there  were  many  years  as  a  Porter  Medical  Center  Volunteer  and  traveling,  especially  to  the  ocean  in  Maine.  In  earlier  years,  she  was  a  member  of  the  Bristol  Federated  Church,  the  Rebekah  Lodge  and  Home  Dem. +HU IDPLO\ DOZD\V FDPH ÂżUVW :H will  remember  Grammaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Christmas  Eve,  her  wonderful  cooking,  hospi-­ tality  and  love  of  visits  from  family  and  friends.  All  of  us  were  privileged  to  spend  time  with,  and  to  care  for  our  Mom  and  Gramma  over  the  last  month.  We  will  always  hear  her  say,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have  you  had  enough  to  eat?â&#x20AC;?  Barbara  was  predeceased  by  her  parents;Íž  her  husband,  Edward  A.  Wheelock  (1992);Íž  sister,  Earlene  Kelton  Miller;Íž  sister,  Madeline  (1913);Íž  and  brother,  Lewis  (1918).

6XUYLYLQJ KHU DUH ÂżYH FKLOGUHQ Gary  and  wife,  Mary,  of  Wimauma,  Fla.;Íž  Donna  of  Orlando,  Fla.;Íž  Rodney Â

of  Bristol;Íž  Debbie  and  husband,  Paul  Zeno,  of  Cornwall;Íž  and  Susan  Gowen  of  Middlebury.  She  is  also  survived  by  grandchildren  Lynn  (Phil),  Brian  (Melissa),  Craig  (Melissa),  Dave  (Carol),  Dawn,  Ben,  Chris  (Trixie),  Andrea  (Chris),  Hannah  (Karl),  Wilder  (Willow),  Graham  (Krista),  Elliot,  Ashley  and  Emily;Íž  28  great-­grandchildren;Íž  and  three  great-­great-­grandchildren.  Barb  also  leaves  a  special  â&#x20AC;&#x153;daughter,â&#x20AC;?  Michelle  Moye;Íž  three  sisters-­in-­law,  Mary  (Arnold)  Wheelock,  Janice  (Robert)  Wheelock,  and  Lois  (Ed  McIntyre);Íž  and  her  feline  companion,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shelly.â&#x20AC;?  Our  heartfelt  thanks  to  the  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice  team  for  their  amazing  care  and  devotion  to  our  mother.  Should  friends  desire,  contributions  can  be  made  to  ACHHH,  P.O.  Box  754,  Middlebury,  VT  05753,  to  support  their  wonderful  work.  A  memorial  service  is  planned  for  0D\ GDWH DQG WLPH WR EH DQQRXQFHG ¸

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Passing  the  torch,  still  holding  on We  knew  this  day  would  up  the  mile  of  unplowed  road  Francieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  partner  just  had  rota-­ come.  We  just  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  think  it  to  Lincoln  Gap  and  tor  cuff  surgery,  would  be  so  soon. stashed  them  in  the  so  they  drove  For  over  40  years,  my  husband  woods,  we  could  up  to  Maine  to  and  I  have  had  a  New  Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  pick  them  up  on  the  visit  friends.  tradition  with  some  friends  from  descent  and  sled  all  Bob  threw  his  our  college  days.  It  began  when  the  way  down  the  back  out,  my  two  guys,  Jim  and  Bob,  hiked  up  Gap  to  the  cars  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  brother  moved  Mount  Abraham  on  New  Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  whole  new  twist  to  Arizona,  Eve  Day  in  1969.  Then  again  in  and  a  hilarious  end  and  Bill  and  I  1970.  Then  Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  wife,  Carolyn,  to  the  day. were  visiting  joined  in,  and  my  husband  and  As  the  next  our  newborn  I,  and  our  friend  Francie,  and  a  generation  grew,  grandson.  What  couple  other  classmates.  Then  more  and  more  a  bunch  of  my  brother  and  some  more  of  them  became  excuses! friends.  By  the  mid-­s70s  we  â&#x20AC;&#x153; R a m s h a c k l e r s â&#x20AC;?  So  for  the  were  an  Established  Expedition:  and  joined  us  for  first  time  since  The  Harvey  S.  Ramshackle  the  annual  ascent.  1969  (I  count  Memorial  New  Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Eve  Day  They  came  up  43  years),  none  Snowshoe  Assault  on  Mount  from  Boston  and  of  the  origi-­ Abraham.  (Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  worry  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  New  York  and  nal  generation Â

By Abi Sessions there  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  really  a  Harvey  S.  New  Haven,  from  s u m m i t e d  Ramshackle  to  memorialize.)

Brattleboro  and  Mount  Abraham  The  Expedition  had  rules:  Leicester,  Vt.  And  they  brought  on  the  Harvey  S.  Ramshackle  lunch  at  the  shelter  (primar-­ their  friends.  Some  of  the  friends  Memorial  New  Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Eve  Day  ily  an  occasion  for  backpacker  needed  to  be  outfitted  with  extra  Snowshoe  Assault  of  2012.  culinary  one-­upmanship),  lots  long  johns  or  snow  pants,  but  Instead,  the  younger  generation  of  choco-­ most  of  them  took  full  possession  of  that  figu-­ late,  Kahlua  made  it,  and  rative  torch  and  carried  it  all  the  to  toast  our  many  of  them  way  to  the  top.  And  a  new  tradi-­ success  and  a  came  back  the  tion  was  born  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  video  recorded  e called it next  year,  much  at  the  top  and  posted  that  day  group  photo  at  the  summit.  to  our  delight.  In  on  Facebook.  (Of  course!)  The  â&#x20AC;&#x153;passing Yes,  even  if  fact,  some  years  Expedition  lives  on!  the torchâ&#x20AC;? recently  we  Fortunately,  our  excuses  are  you  arrive  at  the  summit  to the next genera- have  been  more  only  temporary  conditions,  not  45  minutes  Youngsters  than  permanent  manifestations  of  our  tion. But that before  the  last  Oldsters! advancing  age. person  you  We  called  it  Jim  will  have  a  new  hip,  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean that wait  until  we  â&#x20AC;&#x153;passing  the  Carolyn  and  Brent  rehabilitated  we were relinare  all  there  torchâ&#x20AC;?  to  the  shoulders,  Bob  a  better  back,  for  the  photo. next  generation.  and  Bill  and  I  will  have  a  one-­ quishing our grip T h e  But  that  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  year-­old  grandson.  Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  all  be  on that torch; we E x p e d i t i o n  mean  that  we  right  back  at  it  next  year,  for  were just sharing. had  records:  were  relinquish-­ the  Assault  of  2013.  This  sitting  youngest  in  ing  our  grip  on  the  sidelines  is  simply  not  utero  ascent,  on  that  torch;Íž  acceptable.  Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  got  at  least  oldest  in  we  were  just  10,  maybe  15,  more  good  years  utero  ascent,  sharing. in  us,  we  figure.  Does  a  79-­year-­ DQG HYHQWXDOO\ WKH ÂżUVW VHOI Until  this  year,  the  year  of  old  pulled  up  the  mountain  by  propelled  offspring.  Does  a  excuses. his  or  her  son  or  daughter  with  nine-­year-­old  pulled  up  the  Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  having  a  hip  replacement  a  rope  around  the  waist  count  as  mountain  by  his  dad  with  a  rope  in  February.  He  made  it  to  the  a  self-­propelled  ascent?  I  sure  around  his  waist  count  as  a  self-­ shelter  where  he  served  up  his  hope  so.  propelled  ascent?

Thai  Salmon  Balls,  then  turned  Abi  Sessions  is  a  retired  The  Expedition  invented  new  back.  Carolyn  hurt  her  shoulder  educator  with  three  grown  chil-­ traditions.  Eventually  some  stacking  firewood  and  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  dren  and  three  grandchildren.  JHQLXV DPRQJ XV ÂżJXUHG RXW raise  her  arm  to  pole,  so  the  shel-­ She  lives  in  Cornwall  with  her  that  if  we  pulled  plastic  sleds  ter  was  her  final  destination  too.  husband  Bill.

Michael Majarian, 80, Monkton MONKTON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Michael  S.  Majarian,  80,  of  Monkton,  died  peacefully  at  his  home  on  Wednesday,  Jan.  30,  2013.

He  was  born  in  Colchester  on  Feb.  6,  1932,  the  son  of  Michael  and  Lena  (Francis)  Majarian.  He  was  educated  in  Colchester  schools  and  served  his  country  in  the  U.S.  Army  during  the  Korean  War.  On  Aug.  27,  1955,  he  was  married  Barbara  Baker  in  Winooski.  She  predeceased  him  on  Feb.  14,  2005.

He  worked  for  many  years  and Â

retired  from  the  Lane  Press.  He  is  survived  by  his  four  children,  Barbara  Swisher  and  husband,  John,  of  Greencastle,  Pa.,  Michael  Majarian  and  companion,  Tracy  Giroux,  of  Milton,  Ann  Majarian  of  Monkton,  and  Donna  Phinney  and  husband,  Robert,  of  Alstead,  N.H.;͞  seven  grandchildren;͞  two  great-­grandsons;͞  a  sister,  Marguerite  Majarian  of  Colchester;͞  a  brother,  Harry  Majarian  of  South  Burlington;͞  and  many  nieces  and  nephews.

Besides  his  wife,  he  was Â

predeceased  by  a  son,  George  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bubâ&#x20AC;?  Hall  in  1989;Íž  and  a  brother,  Walter  Brown,  in  1996.

A  Mass  of  Christian  burial  was  celebrated  on  Monday,  Feb.  4,  in  Holy  Family  Roman  Catholic  Church  in  Essex  Junction.  Burial  will  be  at  the  convenience  of  the  family  in  East  Monkton  Cemetery.  To  send  online  condolences,  visit  www.readyfuneral.com.  Memorial  contributions  may  be  made  to  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice,  P.O.  Box  754,  Middlebury,  VT  05753. Â

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Elaine Holbrook, 75, Salisbury SALISBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Elaine  Annette  Holbrook,  age  75,  died  Monday,  Feb.  4,  2013,  at  her  home  in  Salisbury.

Elaine  Holbrook  was  born  in  Middlebury  on  Aug.  12,  1937.  She  was  the  daughter  of  Concetto  and  Dorothy  (Bigelow)  Poalino.  She  grew  up  in  Middlebury  where  she  received  her  early  education  and  had  attended  Middlebury  High  School.

Sept.  4,  1953  she  married  the  love  of  her  life,  Charles  Holbrook  I,  in  Middlebury.  They  moved  to  Salisbury  in  1955  where  they  lived  and  raised  their  family.  Charles  predeceased  Elaine  on  Nov.  1,  2002.  In  her  earlier  years  Elaine  had  worked  at  Abramâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Department  Store  in  Middlebury.  She  was  an  Avon  representative  over  40  years,  proudly  winning  many  awards  for  her  sales.  Elaine  was  a  cancer  survivor  who  was  a  member  of  the  Ova  Chickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Relay  for  Life  team  at  Middlebury  College  since  2004  with  her  daughter  Amy.  Elaine  proudly  raised  thousands  of  dollars  each  year  for  the  American  Cancer  Society.

Elaine  loved  gardening,  so  much  in  fact,  that  a  double  knee  replace-­ ment  did  not  keep  her  from  it.  She  was  a  member  of  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Catholic  Church  in  Middlebury  where  she  loved  singing  in  the  church  choir.  But  what  Elaine  loved  most  in  life  was  her  children  and  her  grandchildren.

Surviving  are  three  sons,  David  S.  Holbrook  &  his  wife  Lynda  of  East  Middlebury,  Charles  E.  Holbrook  ,, KLV ¿DQFpH /RXLVH 6PLWK RI

Ripton,  and  James  P.  Holbrook  &  his  wife  Mary  of  Colchester;Íž  three  daughters,  Cheryl  A.  Holbrook  of  Tampa,  Fla.,  Amy  R.  Holbrook  of  Salisbury,  and  Becky  L.  Holbrook;Íž  a  stepson,  Everett  C.  Holbrook  &  KLV ZLIH 'HQLVH RI 2WLVÂżHOG 0DLQH three  brothers,  Concetto  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Juniorâ&#x20AC;?  Poalino  &  his  wife  Shirley  of  Fair  +DYHQ 5REHUW 3DXOLQR ÂżDQFpH Marci  Mends  of  Hamburg,  N.Y.,  and  Richard  Paulino  of  Chicago,  Ill.;Íž  two  sisters,  Dian  Fiegl  &  her  husband  Eugene  of  Williamsville,  N.Y.,  and  Irene  Stoller  of  Corfu,  N.Y.  Eighteen  grandchildren,  15  great-­grandchil-­ dren  and  many  nieces,  nephews  and  cousins  also  survive  her.

In  addition  to  her  husband,  she  was  predeceased  by  an  infant  son;͞  Gary  Michael  Holbrook;͞  a  brother,  Carl  Paulino,  who  was  killed  in  action  in  Vietnam;͞  and  a  grandson,  Raymond  Charles  Holbrook.

A  memorial  Mass  of  Christian  burial  will  be  celebrated  on  Friday,  Feb.  8,  2013,  at  11  a.m.  at  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Catholic  Church  in  Middlebury.  The  Rev.  Justin  Baker,  pastor  of  Christ  the  King  Catholic  Church  in  Rutland,  will  be  the  celebrant.  A  private  grave-­ side  committal  service  and  burial  will  take  place,  at  a  later  date,  in  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Cemetery.

Following  the  ceremony  the  family  will  receive  friends  at  Middlebury  American  Legion  Post  27,  for  a  time  of  fellowship  and  remembrance.

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ACTR  expands  bus  schedule  for  college  Winter  Carnival MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  To  accom-­ modate  spectators  and  participants  of  Middlebury  Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Winter  Carnival,  ACTR  will  run  more  frequent  buses  on  its  Snow  Bowl  route  Friday,  Feb.  15,  and  Saturday,  Feb.  16.  The  regular  commuter  hours  on  this  route  for  Friday  remain  unchanged.

Throughout  both  Friday  and  Saturday,  ACTR  will  have  11  depar-­ tures  starting  from  Middlebury  Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Adirondack  Circle.  The  ¿UVW QRQ FRPPXWHU EXV ZLOO GHSDUW from  Adirondack  Circle  at  9:10  a.m.  and  leave  Merchants  Row  at  the  Middlebury  green  at  9:15  a.m.  All  buses  will  follow  the  usual  Snow  Bowl  route  through  East  Middlebury  and  Ripton.  For  the  rest  of  the  day,  departures  will  be  every  35  to  40  minutes.

At  the  end  of  the  day,  the  last  non-­commuter  return  trip  from  the  Snow  Bowl  will  be  as  usual  at  4  p.m.  ACTR  will  have  extra  buses  running  for  most  of  the  two  days  to  help  spec-­ tators,  skiers  and  other  riders  get  to  and  from  carnival  events.  ACTR  drivers  will  have  a  detailed  schedule  available  on  the  buses  and  the  schedule  will  be  available  at  Rikert  Ski  Center  and  the  Snow Â

Bowl.  In  addition,  the  schedule  will  be  available  at  www.actr-­vt.org  and  posted  at  Adirondack  Circle  and  Merchants  Row.  For  more  informa-­ tion  about  ACTR  bus  routes  and  schedules,  call  388-­1946  or  email  info@actr-­vt.org.

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Several  area  churches  will  hold  special  services  to  mark  the  beginning  of  Lent Congregational  Church  of  Middlebury The  church  will  hold  an  Ash  Wednesday  service  on  Feb.  13  at  7  p.m.

Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church Pastor  Elisabeth  Smith  will  lead  a  prayer  on  Wednesday,  Feb.  13,  at  7  p.m.  East  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church  members  are  included  in  this  event.

St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  on  the  Green,  Middlebury Ash  Wednesday  services  will  be  held  Feb.  13  at  8  a.m.,  noon  and  7  p.m.  with  the  Rev.  Dr.  Susan  0F*DUU\ RIÂżFLDWLQJ

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calendar 6XJJHVWHG GRQDWLRQ LQFOXGHV UDIĂ&#x20AC;H HQWU\ (four  winners  of  $25  each).  The  host,  the  Monkton  Community  Coffeehouse,  will  provide  the  tableware  and  drinks.  Proceeds  will  help  the  Coffeehouse  bring  Front  Porch  Forum  to  Monkton.  %HQHÂżW FRQFHUW DQG PDSOH GHVVHUW FRQWHVW LQ Shoreham.  Saturday,  Feb.  9,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  Music  will  be  performed  by  the  Addison  County  folk  quartet  Zephyr.  Maple  dessert  contest  and  tasting.  Tasters  can  vote  for  their  favor-­ ites  with  cash  donations.  Dessert  entries  must  be  made  with  Vermont  maple  syrup  and  be  submitted  with  a  recipe  card.  Info:  897-­2647  or  platt@shore-­ ham.net.  King  Pede  party  in  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  Feb.  9,  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.  Annemieke  &  Jeremiah  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Feb.  9,  7-­9  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  The  classical  piano  and  accordion  duo  play  music  by  composers  from  Europe  and  South  America.  General  admission  $15;  reservations  encouraged.  (802)  465-­4071. Â

Feb.  10,  8-­10  a.m.,  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Parish  Hall.  Eggs,  hotcakes,  French  toast,  bacon,  sausage  and  more.  Adults  $8,  seniors  and  kids  6-­12  $6,  kids  under  6  free,  IDPLOLHV RI ÂżYH RU PRUH UDIĂ&#x20AC;H GUDZLQJV IRU a  free  breakfast,  and  bottle  drive;  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  forget  to  bring  your  bottles  to  support  the  Youth  Ministry.  Eco-­Spirit  Award  presentation  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Feb.  10,  4-­6  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  This  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Eco-­Spirit  Award  will  be  presented  to  Dan  Shea.  A  slideshow  of  his  photographs  and  a  drum  circle  will  take  place;  all  are  invited  to  bring  a  drum  and  participate.  Free  yoga/meditation  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Feb.  10,  4-­6  p.m.,  Otter  Creek  Yoga  in  the  Marble  Works.  Monthly  community  gathering  with  gentle  yoga,  medi-­ tation  and  reading  the  Five  Mindfulness  Trainings  of  Thich  Nhat  Hanh.  Beginners  welcome.  Info:  388-­1961.  No  charge  but  donations  are  accepted.  Community  chorus  rehearsal  at  Middlebury  College.  Sunday,  Feb.  10,  7-­8  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  The  ¿UVW 6XQGD\ UHKHDUVDO RI WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJH Community  Chorus  2013  spring  season,  preparing  for  spring  concerts,  May  10  and  12.  Open  to  all  interested  singers  without  audition.  Info:  443-­5356  or  989-­7355. Â

Community  Crime  Forum  in  Addison.  Thursday,  Feb.  7,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Addison  Central  School.  Addison  residents  are  invited  to  an  open  discussion  about  crime  in  the  town  of  Addison.  The  group  will  brainstorm  ideas  on  how  to  help  law  enforcement  and  themselves  to  be  more  aware,  and  determine  if  there  is  potential  to  start  a  neighborhood  watch  program.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iceland  Adventureâ&#x20AC;?  presentation  in  Lincoln.  Thursday,  Feb.  7,  7-­9  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  Mary  and  John  Gemignani  will  present  a  slideshow  and  talk  about  their  trip  to  Iceland.  Photos  will  be  on  view  in  the  Community  Room  as  well.  Info:  453-­2665.  Twist  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Wool  Spinning  Guild  meeting  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Feb.  7,  7-­9  p.m.,  American  Legion.  Kari  Chapin,  author  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Handmade  Marketplaceâ&#x20AC;?  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grow  Your  Handmade  Businessâ&#x20AC;?  will  speak.  All  are  welcome.  Info:  453-­5960.  Jonathan  Lorentz  Trio  in  Brandon.  Thursday,  Feb.  7,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  Lorentz  plays  jazz  saxophone,  with  John  Hunter  on  bass  and  Tim  Gilmore  on  drums.  General  admission  $15;  reserva-­ tions  are  encouraged.  Venue  is  BYOB.  Reservations  at  (802)  465-­4071.  Legislative  lunch  with  Gov.  Shumlin  Money  Smart  Child  parent  workshop  in  in  Bristol.  Monday,  Feb.  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Feb.  7,  7:30-­9  11,  noon-­11:45  a.m.,  Bristol  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  A  free  workshop  to  WEST COAST SWING DANCE LESSONS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesdays American  Legion.  .  help  parents  teach  their  children  about  in Middlebury. Feb. 20 and 27, 7:30 to 8:30 at McCullough Early  Literacy  Story  Time  in  ¿QDQFHV 6LJQ XS E\ -DQ DW or  sarah.lawton@ilsleypubliclibrary.org.  Student Center, open to the public. $12 per class, students Middlebury.  Monday,  Feb.  11,  Free  pizza  and  childcare  provided.  free. Friday, Feb. 22, 6:30 to 8:30 at Shelburne Town Hall. Two 10:30-­11:15  a.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Join  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  librarian  Sarah  classes taught by Anne Fleming, then open dance til 11pm. Lawton  for  stories,  rhymes  and  $30. Wed., Feb. 13, 7:00 - 8:00 at Middlebury Fitness, $12. songs  that  help  young  children  Tues, March 5 and 12, 6:30 to 9:30, 3 one hour slots open for develop  early  literacy  skills.  Book  fair  in  Weybridge.  in.  Every  Monday  and  private lessons at Town Hall Theater, $50. For more info, Drop  Friday,  Feb.  8,  8  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  Thursday  through  Feb.  14.  www.vermontwestcoastswing.net.

Weybridge  Elementary  School.  Eckankar  presentation  in  Annual  book  fair  featuring  a  wide  variety  Middlebury.  Monday,  Feb.  MIDDLEBURY STUDIO SCHOOL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: Home School 11,  6-­7  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  RI KLJK TXDOLW\ XVHG ÂżFWLRQ DQG QRQÂżF-­ Art Feb. 15, Feb. Vacation Drawing Ducks & Vacation Wheel Eckankar  of  Vermont  sponsors  WLRQ IRU DGXOWV DQG FKLOGUHQ 7R EHQHÂżW the  school  library.  Donated  books  can  be  Class Adult: Colour Workshop Feb. 9, Digital Photography this  open  discussion  for  people  dropped  off  at  the  school,  or  call  Mary  at  Feb. 16, Mon. Night Oils, Tues. Night Watercolor, Weds. of  all  faiths:  Have  you  ever  seen  545-­2172  for  pickup.  an  inner  light  or  had  strong  intu-­ Night Wheel, Weds. AM Oils, Contact Barb 247-3702, email LWLRQV GUHDPV RI Ă&#x20AC;\LQJ SDVW OLIH Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Friday,  Feb.  8,  ewaldewald@aol.com, check out: middleburystudioschool.org. recall  or  an  out-­of-­body  experi-­ 11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  at  Baldwin  Creek.  CVAA  sponsors  a  luncheon  ence?  Come  share  your  story.  KUMON MATH AND READING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an affordable academic Info:  soyarn@aol.com.  featuring  Chef  Doug  Mackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  talents.  Mixed  winter  greens  salad  with  pears  enrichment program Preschool through 12th grade for Addison  County  Right  to  and  bleu  cheese,  fresh  baked  roll,  baked  students who wish to be challenged or need help catching Life  meeting  in  Middlebury.  cod  with  lemon  tarragon  butter,  rice  Feb.  11,  7-­8  p.m.,  up. Mondays and Thursdays 3:00 - 6:00pm, 4 Frog Hollow, Monday,  and  vegetable,  and  chocolate  cake  with  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Parish  Hall.  Visitors  Middlebury. For more information contact Zelia van den Berg welcome.  Info:  388-­2898  or  chocolate  icing.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119.  L2Paquette@aol.com.  388-6517 or visit www.kumon.com.

Lunchtime  public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Book  club  meeting  in  NEW! CROSSFIT CLASS AT VERMONT SUN FITNESS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; First two Bridport.  Monday,  Feb.  11,  Friday,  Feb.  8,  12-­1  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  classes free! An exercise modality based on consistently varied 7-­8  p.m.,  Carl  Norton  Highway  All-­you-­can-­eat  spaghetti  dinner  in  conference  room.  movement at a high intensity. Functional movements like Olympic Department  Weybridge.  Friday,  Feb.  8,  5-­8  p.m.,  Discussing  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mystic  Riverâ&#x20AC;?  by  lifts, sprints, squats and pull-ups. Call 388-6888 to register or visit Dennis  Lehane.  Marchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  title:  Weybridge  Elementary  School.  Spaghetti  and  meatballs,  green  salad,  garlic  bread,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love  Medicineâ&#x20AC;?  by  Louise  vermontsun.com. homemade  desserts  and  beverage.  Erdrich.  Info:  758-­2858.  Proceeds  go  toward  the  Weybridge  Volunteer  Fire  Department.  Adults  $8,  children  6-­12  $5,  under  6  free.  Tickets  available  at  Chocolate  Delight  Night  in  New  Haven.  Saturday,  WKH WRZQ FOHUNÂśV RIÂżFH RU DW WKH GRRU Feb.  9,  7-­9  p.m.,  Lincoln  Peak  Winery.  Annual  fund-­ Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  raiser  for  the  New  Haven  Community  Library,  open  to  Feb.  12,  9-­10:30  a.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Feb.  8,  5-­7  p.m.,  Vermont  Folklife  Center.  Celebrating  ages  12  and  up.  All  kinds  of  delicious  chocolate  treats,  Center.  the  opening  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parallels,â&#x20AC;?  a  photo-­documentary  by  plus  cash  bar.  Admission  $10,  includes  nonalcoholic  Figure  skating  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Feb.  12,  10:45  Libby  Hillhouse  of  Ryegate,  pairing  photographic  beverages.  Info:  453-­4015.  a.m.-­noon,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  portraits  and  text  drawn  from  interviews.  The  exhibit  Contra  dance  in  Cornwall.  Saturday,  Feb.  9,  7-­9:30  p.m.,  Cornwall  Town  Hall.  Rachel  Nevitt  calling,  with  Adult  stick  &  puck  hockey  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  looks  into  the  lives  of  low-­income  Vermonters.  On  live  music  by  Red  Dog  Riley.  Cost  $5  per  person,  $20  Feb.  12,  noon-­1  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  exhibit  Feb.  8-­March  30.  Info:  388-­4964.  maximum  per  family.  Info:  462-­3722.  Art  exhibit  opening  lecture  at  Middlebury  College.  Mardi  Gras  Casino  Night  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Feb.  9,  Tuesday,  Feb.  12,  4:30-­6  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  7-­9  p.m.,  St.  Ambrose  Church.  Tickets  $20  per  person,  the  Arts.  Juliette  Bianco  of  Dartmouth  and  Pieter  including  $150  in  gaming  chips.  Everyone  has  a  great  Broucke,  Middlebury  College  professor  of  history  of  Yarn-­making  class  in  Orwell.  chance  to  win  prizes.  Appetizers  and  refreshments  art  and  architecture,  present  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nature  Transformed,â&#x20AC;?  Saturday,  Feb.  9,  9-­11  a.m.,  Orwell  Free  available.  Info:  453-­5599.  in  which  they  discuss  Edward  Burtynskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  career  and  /LEUDU\ 3URIHVVLRQDO ÂżEHU DUWLVW -HDQLH Bread  and  Bones  farewell  concert  in  Lincoln.  Saturday,  the  process  of  organizing  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nature  Transformedâ&#x20AC;?  5REHUWV GHPRQVWUDWHV WKH SURFHVV RI WXUQLQJ ÂżEHU Feb.  9,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Burnham  Hall.  The  Burnham  H[KLELW )UHH ,QIR ZZZ PLGGOHEXU\ HGX DUWV RU right  off  the  animal  into  yarn  off  the  spinning  wheel.  Music  Series  welcomes  Bread  and  Bones  in  its  last  443-­3168.  Attendees  can  take  a  turn  at  the  carder  or  try  concert  before  the  trioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  members  go  on  to  pursue  other  Shrove  Tuesday  pancake  supper  in  Cornwall.  drop-­spindling.  musical  interests.  Richard  Ruane  on  vocals,  guitar,  Tuesday,  Feb.  12,  5:30-­7  p.m.,  Cornwall  Invasive  insects  seminar  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  mandolin  and  ukulele;  Beth  Duquette  on  vocals;  and  Congregational  Church.  Share  a  delicious  meal  of  Feb.  9,  10  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Neshobe  Sportsman  Mitch  Barron  on  fretless,  fretted  and  upright  bass  and  pancakes  (gluten-­free  available),  sausages,  apple-­ Club.  Brandon  Cadette  Girl  Scout  Troop  30649  vocals.  Info:  388-­9782.  sauce  and  real  maple  syrup.  Free  will  donations  is  hosting  this  workshop  led  by  Rhonda  Mace,  Panton  Flats  EP  release  party  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  accepted.  Info:  462-­3111.  Vermont  state  forestry  expert.  Learn  how  to  iden-­ Feb.  9,  8-­10  p.m.,  Vergennes  Opera  House.  This  Mardi  Community  chorus  rehearsal  at  Middlebury  tify  invasive  insects  such  as  the  emerald  ash  borer  Gras-­themed  affair  will  feature  amazing  music,  cash  College.  Tuesday,  Feb.  12,  7-­8  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  and  Asian  long-­horned  beetle.  Lunch  available  for  EDU E\ WKH $QWLGRWH D UDIĂ&#x20AC;H RI RULJLQDO DOEXP FRYHU DUW 7KH ÂżUVW 7XHVGD\ UHKHDUVDO RI WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJH purchase.  Info  and  registration:  rhonda.mace@ FRQFHVVLRQV DQG PRUH +DOI RI WKH UDIĂ&#x20AC;H SURFHHGV ZLOO Community  Chorus  2013  spring  season,  prepar-­ state.vt.us  or  (802)  595-­0802.  EHQHÂżW WKH 6FKOHLQ IDPLO\ RI 1HZ +DYHQ ZKR UHFHQWO\ ing  for  spring  concerts,  May  10  and  12.  Open  to  all  Relay  for  Life  kickoff  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  ORVW WKHLU KRXVH LQ D ÂżUH 7LFNHWV LQ DGYDQFH interested  singers  without  audition.  Info:  443-­5356  or  Feb.  9,  10  a.m.-­noon,  Ilsley  Library.  The  American  at  the  door,  available  at  Classic  Stitching  or  the  VOH,  989-­7355.  Cancer  Society  welcomes  team  captains  and  team  www.vergennesoperahouse.org  or  877-­6737.  Home  Energy  Saving  Workshop  in  Bristol.  Tuesday,  participants  to  the  2013  Relay  season,  highlight-­ Sweethearts  Ball  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Feb.  9,  Feb.  12,  7-­9  p.m.,  Howden  Hall.  Learn  to  identify  and  ing  event  details  and  offering  fundraising  tips.  Info:  8  p.m.-­midnight,  Middlebury  American  Legion.  The  prevent  heat  loss  in  your  home  and  improve  its  ther-­ (802)  872-­6307  or  Donna.decatur@cancer.org.  Orwell  Fire  Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  50th  annual  Sweethearts  PDO HIÂżFLHQF\ /HDUQ DERXW HQHUJ\ DXGLWV DQG UHEDWHV Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Feb.  Ball,  with  dance  music  provided  by  Triple  B  Mobile  DJ.  XS WR IURP (IÂżFLHQF\ 9HUPRQW (QWHU WR ZLQ D 9,  5:30-­7:30  p.m.,  WalkOver  Gallery.  Celebrating  Tickets  $15  per  couple,  $8  per  person,  available  at  home  energy  saving  kit.  the  opening  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Intersection:  Presence,  Creativity,  Hawkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Country  Kitchen,  Orwell  Gas  nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Go,  Buxtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Dreams,â&#x20AC;?  an  exhibit  by  members  of  North  of  Eden,  *HQHUDO 6WRUH IURP DQ\ 2UZHOO ÂżUHÂżJKWHU RU DW WKH GRRU Archetypal  Dreamwork.  Live  music  and  poetry  at  6:30  p.m.  Exhibit  runs  Feb.  5-­28.  GED  testing  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Moonlight  Skate  in  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  Feb.  9,  Feb.  13,  8:45  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Vermont  Adult  5:30-­8  p.m.,  Ferrisburgh  skating  rink,  by  the  school.  GMC  snowshoe  on  Buck  Mountain  in  Learning,  282  Boardman  St.  Pre-­registration  Food  and  drinks  available  for  purchase.  Info:  Waltham.  Sunday,  Feb.  10,  meeting  time  required.  Call  388-­4392  for  info  and  to  register.  marthand@gmavt.net.  and  place  TBA.  Two-­mile  round  trip  trek  with  eBook  and  eAudiobook  Drop-­in  Day  in  Middlebury.  Fourth  annual  Chili  Cook-­off  in  Monkton.  Saturday,  moderately  steep  ascents;  views  of  Champlain  Valley  Wednesday,  Feb.  13,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Feb.  9,  6-­7:30  p.m.,  Monkton  Firehouse.  This  year,  DQG 6QDNH 0RXQWDLQ &RQWDFW OHDGHU 5XWK 3HQÂżHOG IRU Bring  your  Kindle,  Nook,  iPad  or  other  e-­reader  and  instead  of  restaurant  judging,  the  Chili  Cook-­off  will  meeting  time  and  place:  388-­5407.  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  help  you  load  it  with  books  from  the  libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  be  held  as  a  local  social.  Bring  in  enough  chili  to  downloadable  collection.  Info:  388-­4095.  feed  four  people.  No  electrical  outlets  available.  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Parish  breakfast  in  Vergennes.  Sunday, Â

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A  delightful  night DELECTABLE  CHOCOLATE  TREATS  from  a  past  Chocolate  Delight  Night  hint  at  the  goodies  to  be  served  at  this  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  event,  Saturday,  Feb.  9,  at  7  p.m.  at  Lincoln  Peak  Vineyard  in  New  Haven.  An  annual  fundraiser  for  the  New  Haven  Community  Library,  this  elegant  evening  is  reserved  for  chocolate  lovers  12  years  or  older.

Toddler  TaeKwon  Do  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Feb.  13,  10:30-­11:15  a.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Instructor  Kellie  Thomas  leads  a  playful  introduction  to  an  ancient  martial  art.  Toddlers  and  preschoolers  will  learn  basic  movements  to  help  improve  their  balance,  focus  and  coordination.  Drop  in.  Info:  388-­4097.  Wednesdays  through  Feb.  13.  Youth  media  lab  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Feb.  13,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Kids  in  grades  3  and  up  are  invited  to  join  library  and  MCTV  staff  to  make  movies  and  learn  about  technology  using  MCTVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  state-­of-­the-­art  media  stations.  Every  Wednesday.  Space  is  limited;  pre-­register  at  the  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  desk,  by  calling  388-­4097,  or  by  emailing  sarah.lawton@ ilsleypubliclibrary.org.  Dinner  and  Conversation  with  Friends  at  Middlebury  College.  Wednesday,  Feb.  13,  6-­7:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts,  lower  lobby.  Enjoy  dinner  and  creative  conversation  about  the  arts  in  our  community.  Shai  Wosnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  piano  concert  follows.  Dinner  tickets  $25.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  443-­3168.  King  Pede  party  in  Ferrisburgh.  Wednesday,  Feb.  13,  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.  Presentation  on  Civil  War  medicine  in  Ferrisburgh.  Wednesday,  Feb.  13,  7-­9  p.m.,  Ferrisburgh  Town  Hall/Community  Center.  The  Ferrisburgh  Historical  Society  welcomes  local  history  expert  Dan  Cole,  who  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pills  and  Potions,  Liquor  and  Laudanum:  Medicine  in  the  Civil  War  Era.â&#x20AC;?  Info:  425-­4505.  Shai  Wosner  piano  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Wednesday,  Feb.  13,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  Israeli-­born  pianist  Shai  Wosner  returns  WR WKH FROOHJH +H ÂżUVW SDLUV FRPSRVHUV 6FKXEHUW DQG Widmann,  then  Debussy  and  Beethoven.  Reserved  seating.  Tickets  $20/15/6.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/ arts  or  443-­3168.  One  Billion  Rising  event  at  Middlebury  College.  Wednesday,  Feb.  13,  10  p.m.-­midnight,  McCullough  Social  Space.  Middlebury  College  campus  lead-­ ers,  directors,  dancers,  singers,  writers,  set  direc-­ tors,  and  DJs  invite  all  to  come  out  against  sexual  violence.  Listen  and  watch  dances,  music  and  poetry  by  students;  eat  snacks;  dance;  and  speak  up.  Info:  www.onebillionrising.org. Â

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Monthly  wildlife  walk  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Feb.  14,  8-­10  a.m.,  Otter  View  Park  and  Hurd  Grassland.  A  monthly  OCAS-­MALT  event,  inviting  community  members  to  help  survey  birds  and  other  wildlife.  Meet  at  Otter  View  Park  parking  area,  corner  of  Weybridge  Street  and  Pulp  Mill  Bridge  Road.  Shorter  and  longer  routes  possible.  Leader:  Ron  Payne.  Come  for  all  or  part  of  the  walk.  Beginning  birders  welcome.  Info:  388-­1007  or  388-­6829.  Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Feb.  14,  9-­10:30  a.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Early  Literacy  Story  Time  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Feb.  14,  10:30-­11:15  a.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Join  chil-­ drenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  librarian  Sarah  Lawton  for  stories,  rhymes  and  songs  that  help  young  children  develop  early  literacy  skills.  Drop  in.  Every  Monday  and  Thursday  through  Feb.  14.  Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  Feb.  14,  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Bristol  Masonic  Hall.  CVAA  sponsors  this  favorite  meal,  this  month  featuring  beef  stroga-­ noff,  soup  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n  salad,  veggies  and  dessert.  Suggested  donation  $3.  Reservations  required:  453-­3451.  Transportation  via  ACTR:  388-­1946.  One  Billion  Rising  event  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Feb.  14,  noon-­1  p.m.,  Court  Square,  across  from  the  Middlebury  Inn.  WomenSafe  is  leading  this  gathering  to  raise  awareness  of  domestic  and  sexual  violence,  part  of  a  global  activist  event.  Bring  hand-­held  signs  and  come  dance,  drum  or  read  poetry  or  spoken  word.  Info:  www.womensafe.net  or  www.onebillionris-­ ing.org.  Black  &  White  Cabaret  in  Vergennes.  Thursday,  Feb.  14,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Union  Middle  School  gymnasium.  The  VUHS  Music  Department  invites  the  public  to  an  evening  of  solo  and  small-­ensemble  music  performed  by  music  students.  Desserts  and  beverages  served.  General  admission  $5.  Proceeds  EHQHÂżW WKH VFKRODUVKLS IXQG IRU WKH +LJK 6FKRRO %DQG and  Chorus  Festival  in  Williamsburg,  Va.,  in  April.  Otter  Creek  Audubon  lecture  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Feb.  14,  7-­9  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Mike  Winslow  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Owls  of  Vermont,â&#x20AC;?  part  of  Otter  Creek  Audubonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  2013  Cabin  Fever  Lecture  Series.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Play  Onâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Feb.  14,  8-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Middlebury  Community  Players  present  this  hilarious  farce  by  Rick  Abbot,  in  which  a  hapless  community  theater  group  struggles  to  mount  a  new  production.  Tickets,  $17,  available  at  WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU org.  Also  Feb.  15-­17. Â

Feb

15

FRIDAY

Lunchtime  public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Feb.  15,  noon-­1  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Feb.  15,  5-­7  p.m.,  Edgewater  Gallery,  1  Mill  St.  Celebrating  the  art  of  Eliza  Stamps,  the  galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Featured  Artist  of  the  Month.  Also,  Stamps  will  tell  fortunes  using  a  deck  of  50  cards  of  her  own  design.  Info:  458-­0098,  justine@edgewatergallery-­vt.com  or  www.edgewa-­ tergallery-­vt.com. Â

.QLJKWV RI &ROXPEXV ÂżVK IU\ LQ 9HUJHQQHV  Friday,  Feb.  15,  5-­6:30  p.m.,  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Parish  Hall.  Battered  baked  haddock,  fries,  macaroni  and  cheese,  green  beans.  Adults  $9,  ages  6-­12  $6,  $28  family  maximum.  Please  bring  a  dessert  to  share.  Strumstick  gathering  in  Bristol.  Friday,  Feb.  15,  6-­8  p.m.,  Recycled  Reading  of  Vermont,  25A  Main  St.  All  are  invited  to  come  for  a  great  evening  of  play-­ ing,  learning  and  sharing  this  awesome  instruments.  Strumsticks  available.  Drop  in  any  time  between  6  and  8  p.m.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Play  Onâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Feb.  15,  8-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Middlebury  Community  Players  present  this  hilarious  farce  by  Rick  Abbot,  in  which  a  hapless  community  theater  group  struggles  to  mount  a  new  production.  Tickets,  $17,  available  at  WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU org.  Also  Feb.  16  and  17. Â

Feb

16

SATURDAY

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jane  Eyreâ&#x20AC;?  on  screen  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Feb.  16,  3  and  8  p.m.,  Dana  Auditorium.  A  smoldering  version  of  the  BrontĂŤ  classic  in  which  a  plain  governess  falls  in  ORYH ZLWK KHU WKRUQ\ HPSOR\HU RQO\ WR ÂżQG KHU KDSSL-­ ness  jeopardized  by  a  Gothic  secret.  Free.  Info:  www. middlebury.edu/arts  or  443-­3168.  Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Day  dinner  dance  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  Feb.  16,  6:30-­11:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Eagles  Club.  Steak  dinner  at  6:30,  followed  by  dancing  with  the  Classic  Country  Band  from  7:30-­11:30.  Tickets  $10  each,  on  sale  at  the  Eagles  Club,  877-­2055.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Play  Onâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Feb.  16,  8-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Middlebury  Community  Players  present  this  hilarious  farce  by  Rick  Abbot,  in  which  a  hapless  community  theater  group  struggles  to  mount  a  new  production.  Tickets,  $17,  available  at  WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKH-­ ater.org.  Also  Feb.  17.  DJ  Skate  Night  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Feb.  16,  8-­10  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Friends  of  Middlebury  Hockey  and  Addison  Central  Teens  co-­sponsor  a  night  of  roller-­rink-­style  ice  skating.  Skate  rentals  available.  Adults  $5,  students  $3.  All  ages  and  abili-­ ties  welcome. Â

Feb

17

SUNDAY

All-­you-­can-­eat  pancake  breakfast  in  Addison.  Sunday,  Feb.  17,  7-­11  a.m.,  Addison  Fire  Station.  Plain  and  blueberry  pancakes,  sausage,  bacon,  home  fries,  coffee,  hot  chocolate  and  orange  juice.  Adults  $6,  kids  under  12  $4.  Funds  raised  will  be  used  to  purchase  equip-­ ment  for  the  Addison  Volunteer  Fire  Department.  Info:  759-­2237.  Breakfast  buffet  in  Bristol.  Sunday,  Feb.  17,  7:30-­10:30  a.m.,  Bristol  American  Legion.  All-­you-­can-­eat  break-­ fast  buffet  offered  by  the  Bristol  American  Legion  Ladies  Auxiliary.  Cost  $8  per  person.  Third  Sunday  of  the  month.  Romance  Half-­Marathon  ski  tour  in  Ripton.  Sunday,  Feb.  17,  9:30  a.m.-­2:30  p.m.,  Rikert  Nordic  Center.  A  relaxed  25K  ski  tour  through  Rikertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  outer  trails  and  part  of  the  Catamount  Trail.  Timed  race  option  for  those  who  want  to  compete.  Hot  food  stops  in  the  stadium  as  well  as  on  a  hilltop  at  the  courseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  far  point.  Several  loop  options  available.  Après-­ski  party  in  the  Bread  Loaf  barn  with  local  food  served.  Cost  $35  per  person.  Register  at  443-­2744.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Play  Onâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Feb.  17,  2-­4  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Middlebury  Community  Players  present  this  hilarious  farce  by  Rick  Abbot,  in  which  a  hapless  community  theater  group  struggles  to  mount  a  new  production.  Tickets,  $17,  available  at  WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKH-­ ater.org.  ASL  interpretation  available.  Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Feb.  17,  3:30-­5  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Community  chorus  rehearsal  at  Middlebury  College.  Sunday,  Feb.  17,  7-­8  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  Rehearsal  of  the  Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus  2013  spring  season,  preparing  for  spring  concerts,  May  10  and  12.  Open  to  all  interested  singers  without  audi-­ tion.  Info:  443-­5356  or  989-­7355. Â

Feb

18

MONDAY

Legislative  breakfast  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Feb.  18,  7-­8:45  a.m.,  Middlebury  American  Legion.  Breakfast  at  7  a.m.,  program  7:30-­8:45.  Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Monday,  Feb.  18,  10:30  a.m.-­12:30  p.m.,  Cubbers  Restaurant.  CVAA  spon-­ sors  this  monthly  event  for  down-­home  cooking  and  friendly  service.  Menu  TBA.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119.  Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Feb.  18,  12:15-­1:30  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Stick  and  puck  hockey  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Feb.  18,  1:15-­2:45  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Stick  and  puck  hockey  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Feb.  18,  1:45-­2:45  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center. Â

Feb

19

TUESDAY

Special  senior  luncheon  and  live  music  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Feb.  19,  10:30  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Russ  Sholes  Senior  Center.  CVAA  sponsors  this  event.  The  Shader  Croft  Band  will  perform  from  11  a.m.-­2  p.m.  Menu  is  roast  pork Â

with  gravy,  mashed  red  potatoes,  green  leaf  salad,  applesauce,  wheat  dinner  roll  and  yellow  yogurt  cake.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Bring  your  own  place  setting.  Reservations  required  by  Feb.  15:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  634.  Free  transportation  via  ACTR:  388-­1946.  Figure  skating  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Feb.  19,  10:45  a.m.-­noon,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Feb.  19,  1-­2:15  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Adult  stick  &  puck  hockey  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Feb.  19,  2:30-­3:30  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Community  chorus  rehearsal  at  Middlebury  College.  Tuesday,  Feb.  19,  7-­8  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  Rehearsal  of  the  Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus  2013  spring  season,  preparing  for  spring  concerts,  May  10  and  12.  Open  to  all  interested  singers  without  audi-­ tion.  Info:  443-­5356  or  989-­7355. Â

Feb

20

WEDNESDAY

Senior  luncheon  in  Bridport.  Wednesday,  Feb.  20,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Bridport  Grange.  CVAA  invites  seniors  to  this  luncheon  of  roast  turkey  with  gravy,  mashed  pota-­ toes,  winter  squash  and  chocolate  cake  with  choco-­ late  frosting.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  Bring  your  own  place  setting.  Free  transportation  with  ACTR:  388-­1946.  Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  Feb.  20,  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Bristol  American  Legion.  CVAA  sponsors  this  luncheon  of  roast  turkey  with  gravy,  mashed  potatoes,  winter  squash  and  chocolate  cake  with  chocolate  frosting.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Bring  your  own  place  setting.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  610.  Transportation  via  ACTR:  388-­1946.  Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Feb.  20,  1-­2:15  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Stick  and  puck  hockey  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Feb.  20,  2:30-­3:30  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Dance  lecture/demonstration  at  Middlebury  College.  Wednesday,  Feb.  20,  4:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  Assistant  Professor  of  Dance  Catherine  Cabeen  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hair  Trigger:  Femininity,  2EMHFWLÂżFDWLRQ DQG 9LROHQFH ´ VKDULQJ WKH KLVWRULF research  and  creative  process  that  fuels  her  compa-­ nyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  latest  work,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fire!â&#x20AC;?  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury. edu/arts  or  443-­3168.  3$&( ÂżQDQFLQJ PHHWLQJ LQ %ULVWRO  Wednesday,  Feb.  20,  7-­9  p.m.,  Holley  Hall.  Property  Assessed  Clean  (QHUJ\ 3$&( ÂżQDQFLQJ IRU %ULVWRO LV RQ WKH WRZQ warning.  Bristol  residents  are  encouraged  to  come  learn  about  PACE  with  Bob  Donnis  before  voting  at  Town  Meeting.  Also  learn  about  the  Home  Energy  Challenge  from  Matt  Sharpe.  Blues  jam  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Feb.  20,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  Dennis  Willmott  from  Left  Eye  Jump  will  provide  lead  guitar,  bass  and  drums  if  you  need  backup  or  take  a  break  and  let  you  play.  Bring  your  instrument  and  get  ready  to  jam.  Info:  www.go51main. com. Â

Feb

21

THURSDAY

Senior  luncheon  in  Vergennes.  Thursday,  Feb.  21,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Parish  Hall.  CVAA  sponsors  this  VHQLRU PHDO RI KDQG FDUYHG PDULQDWHG Ă&#x20AC;DQN VWHDN ZLWK horseradish  sauce,  baked  stuffed  potato,  Caribbean  blend  vegetables,  Mesclun  mix  salad,  dinner  roll  and  apple  and  peach  crisp.  There  will  be  entertainment  before  lunch  (to  be  announced).  Bring  your  own  place  setting.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  Free  transporta-­ tion  through  ACTR:  388-­1946.  Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Feb.  21,  1-­2:15  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Stick  and  puck  hockey  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Feb.  21,  2:30-­3:30  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Intermediate  bridge  class  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Feb.  21,  6-­7:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  LIbrary  Vermont  Room,  VHFRQG Ă&#x20AC;RRU *LVHOD 3DOPHU LQYLWHV EULGJH SOD\HUV WR come  to  play  and  learn  some  basic  conventions  in  a  free  class  running  Thursdays  through  April  18.  Open  games  weekly.  Louise  Acker  will  teach  on  Feb.  21,  March  21  and  April  18.  Registration  is  required  for  the  entire  class  session.  Sign  up  at  the  Ilsley.  Info:  462-­3373.  GMC  Taylor  Series  Lecture  on  Moosalamoo  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Feb.  21,  7-­9  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Holly  Knox,  recreation  and  trail  coordinator  with  the  Rochester  and  Middlebury  ranger  districts,  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adventures  in  Our  Backyard:  Moosalamoo  National  Recreation  Area.â&#x20AC;?  Sponsored  by  the  Breadloaf  Section  of  the  Green  Mountain  Club.  Presentation  on  retracing  the  Klondike  gold  rush  in  Vergennes.  Thursday,  Feb.  21,  7-­9  p.m.,  Bixby  Memorial  Library.  Hiker  and  backpacker  Ivor  Hughes  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Klondike  Gold  Rush  _  A  Nostalgic  Journey  to  Retrace  the  Prospectorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Footsteps.â&#x20AC;?  Hughes  gives  a  presentation  on  his  hike  up  the  Seattle  coast  into  Canada  and  eventually  to  Alaska,  on  the  path  taken  by  some  100,000  prospectors  after  the  gold  strike  of  1897.  A  Third  Thursday  event.  Free.  Info:  877-­2211. Â

Feb

22

FRIDAY

Âł/LJKWV &DPHUD $FWLRQ ´ \RXWK ÂżOP-­ making  camp  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Feb.  22,  9  a.m.-­noon,  Ilsley  Library.  Free  four-­day  workshop  for  kids  in  grades  3  and  up  to  learn  the  fundamentals  of  video  production.  Advance Â

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registration  required;  space  is  limited.  Register  at  388-­4097  or  sarah.lawton@ilsleypubliclibrary.org.  Senior  luncheon  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Feb.  22,  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Restaurant.  CVAA  and  Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  part-­ ner  to  bring  area  seniors  a  monthly  luncheon.  Macaroni  and  cheese,  fresh  fruit  and  rice  pudding.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119.  Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Feb.  22,  1-­2:15  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Stick  and  puck  hockey  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Feb.  22,  2:30-­3:30  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  /HQWHQ ÂżVK IU\ LQ %ULVWRO  Friday,  Feb.  22,  5-­7  p.m.,  St.  Ambrose  Church.  Fourteenth  annual  Lenten  all-­you-­can-­eat  ¿VK IU\ 0HDO LQFOXGHV IULHG RU EDNHG KDGGRFN )UHQFK IULHV coleslaw,  beverage  and  dessert.  Adults  $12,  children  under  LPPHGLDWH IDPLO\ RI ÂżYH ,QIR 'RZQWRZQ MDP VHVVLRQ LQ %ULVWRO  Friday,  Feb.  22,  6-­8  p.m.,  Recycled  Reading  of  Vermont,  25A  Main  St.  All  are  invited  WR FRPH PDNH PXVLF %ULQJ \RXU DFRXVWLF LQVWUXPHQW DQG VKDUH D WXQH RU WZR $OO VW\OHV ZHOFRPH IRON EOXHV &HOWLF traditional  and  original  tunes  and  songs.  Drop  in  any  time  after  6  p.m.  6FKRRO RI 5RFN 5ROO FRQFHUW LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Friday,  Feb.  S P 7RZQ +DOO 7KHDWHU &OLQW %LHUPDQ DQG KLV URFNHU IULHQGV ZRUN ZLWK \RXQJ PXVLFLDQV IRU D VROLG ZHHN HQGLQJ LQ WKLV EORZ RXW FRQFHUW )UHH ,QIR

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ACT  (Addison  Central  Teens).  Drop-­in  hours  during  the  school  \HDUV 0RQGD\ 7XHVGD\ 7KXUVGD\ S P :HGQHVGD\ DQG )ULGD\ S P 0DLQ 6W 0LGGOHEXU\ 7RZQ 2I¿FH EXLOGLQJ EHORZ UHF J\P 7HHQ GURS LQ VSDFH IRU NLGV +DQJ out  with  friends,  play  pool,  watch  movies,  and  eat  great  food.  %DNLQJ HYHU\ 7KXUVGD\ IURP S P ,QIR RU www.addisonteens.com.

Addison  County  Amateur  Radio  Association.  Sunday,  8  p.m.  2Q WKH DLU RQ FOXE UHSHDWHU 0+] +] DFFHVV WRQH 1RQPHPEHUV DQG YLVLWRUV ZHOFRPH $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ (PHUJHQF\ 3ODQQLQJ &RPPLWWHH /DVW :HGQHVGD\ S P 6WDWH 3ROLFH %DUUDFNV 3XEOLF LQYLWHG $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ 5HSXEOLFDQ 3DUW\ 7KLUG )ULGD\ S P ,OVOH\ Library,  Middlebury.  897-­2744. $PHULFDQ /HJLRQ $X[LOLDU\ 3RVW )RXUWK 0RQGD\ S P $PHULFDQ /HJLRQ :LOVRQ 5RDG 0LGGOHEXU\ $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO $JDLQVW 'RPHVWLF DQG 6H[XDO Violence.  Fourth  Tuesday,  noon-­1:30  p.m.  Addison  County  Courthouse  in  Middlebury.  388-­9180. %UDQGRQ /LRQV &OXE )LUVW DQG WKLUG 7XHVGD\ S P %UDQGRQ Senior  Center. %UDQGRQ 6HQLRU &LWL]HQ &HQWHU )RUHVW 'DOH 5RDG 247-­3121.

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Salisbury  Historical  Society.  First  Saturday,  9:30-­10:45  a.m.  Salisbury  Congregational  Church.

Samaritanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Cupboard.  Assembly  of  God  Christian  Center,  5RXWH 9HUJHQQHV 7KLUG 7KXUVGD\ WKURXJK 2FWREHU &RPH VKDUH LGHDV DQG FUDIW VLPSOH LWHPV IRU 2SHUDWLRQ &KULVWPDV &KLOG VKRHER[HV 9HUJHQQHV /LRQV &OXE )LUVW DQG WKLUG :HGQHVGD\ S P Vergennes  American  Legion.  Social  hour  at  6,  dinner  at  ZLWK PHHWLQJ IROORZLQJ 9LVLWRUV ZHOFRPH ,QIR

870-­7070  or  membership@vergenneslions.com. *29(510(17 32/,7,&6 $GGLVRQ 3HDFH &RDOLWLRQ 6DWXUGD\ D P 7ULDQJOH 3DUN LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ &LWL]HQV IRU &RQVWLWXWLRQDO *RYHUQPHQW LQ %ULGSRUW 7KXUVGD\ S P %ULGSRUW &RPPXQLW\ 6FKRRO /HDUQ DERXW WKH 8 6 and  Vermont  constitutions  and  how  to  defend  our  rights. )LYH 7RZQ $UHD 9LJLO IRU 3HDFH )ULGD\ S P %ULVWRO JUHHQ $OO ZHOFRPH WR VSHDN RXW IRU ZRUOG SHDFH Vermont  Department  of  Motor  Vehicles  Mobile  Service  Van.  6HFRQG DQG IRXUWK :HGQHVGD\V D P S P (YHU\ Thursday,  8:30  a.m.-­3:15  p.m.  Addison  County  Courthouse,  LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ 7KH YDQ RIIHUV ZULWWHQ H[DPV FXVWRPHU service  and  road  tests.  828-­2000. %,1*2 $PHULFDQ /HJLRQ +DOO 0LGGOHEXU\ :HGQHVGD\ 'RRUV RSHQ

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Saturdays,  9  a.m.-­noon  until  late  fall.  Food,  antiques,  quilts,  ERRNV DQG PRUH 9HQGRUVœ IHHV EHQH¿W FKXUFK UHVWRUDWLRQ ,QIR 6W 3HWHUœV &ORVHW LQ 9HUJHQQHV %HKLQG 6W 3HWHUœV 2SHQ Fridays  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Saturdays,  10  a.m.-­noon,  and  by  DSSRLQWPHQW DW 6DOHV VXSSRUW 6W 3HWHUœV ,QIR 877-­2367  or  www.stpetersvt.com.

7ZR %URWKHUV 7DYHUQÂśV &KDULWDEOH 0RQGD\V )LUVW 0RQGD\ percent  of  entire  dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  proceeds  go  to  designated  charity. '$1&( 086,& $576 ('8&$7,21 %ULGJH FOXE LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ 7KXUVGD\V S P ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ 6LQJOH SOD\HU ZHOFRPH ,QIR RU www.7notrump.wordpress.com. &KHVV FOXE LQ %UDQGRQ 6DWXUGD\V S P %UDQGRQ Library.  All  ages  and  abilities  welcome. &ROOHJH 6HVVLRQ IRU 6HQLRUV LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ (OGHUO\ 6HUYLFHV ([FKDQJH 6W &ODVVHV IRU SHRSOH RYHU LQ EDVLF computer,  opera,  politics,  history,  international  law  and  more.  Call  388-­3983  or  e-­mail  college@elderlyservices.org. &RPSXWHU ODE RSHQ KRXUV LQ %ULVWRO 0RQGD\ 7KXUVGD\ S P 0RXQW $EUDKDP 8QLRQ +LJK 6FKRRO OLEUDU\ )UHH access  to  the  libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  electronic  resources,  courtesy  of  e-­Vermont  funding.  &UDIW ZRUNVKRS LQ )RUHVW 'DOH 7XHVGD\ S P /LYLQJ :DWHUV $VVHPEO\ RI *RG &KXUFK 5RXWH )UHH ZRUNVKRS IRU NQLWWLQJ FURFKHWLQJ RU RWKHU FUDIWV &RIIHH VHUYHG ,QIR 247-­3637.

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French  conversation  group  and  lunch  in  Middlebury.  Second  6DWXUGD\ RI WKH PRQWK S P 0DLQ (QMR\ un  dÊjeuner  français ZLWK IUHH DIWHU OXQFK FRIIHH ,QIR FFKDPEHUODLQ# cssu.org.

Jam  session  for  teens  in  Middlebury.  Second  and  fourth  Thursdays  of  each  month,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.,  Addison  Central  7HHQ &HQWHU 0DLQ 6W %ULQJ \RXU RZQ LQVWUXPHQW RU borrow  one  of  ours.  To  register,  call  Robin  or  Jutta  at  388-­3910. .QLWWLQJ DQG 5XJ +RRNLQJ LQ %UDQGRQ )LUVW DQG WKLUG :HGQHVGD\V RI HDFK PRQWK S P %UDQGRQ /LEUDU\ 3URMHFW VKDULQJ LGHD JDWKHULQJ DQG WH[WLOH FDPDUDGHULH .QLWWLQJ JURXS LQ %UDQGRQ 7KXUVGD\ S P %UDQGRQ 6HQLRU Center.  247-­3121. .QLWWLQJ JURXS LQ /LQFROQ 6XQGD\ H[FHSW ODVW 6XQGD\ RI WKH month),  3-­5  p.m.  Lincoln  Library.  453-­2665.

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FERRISBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL students perform a circus routine during a performance at Vergennes Union Middle School last Friday.

The performance was the culmination of a week-­long workshop with Circus Smirkus artist-­in-­residence Joni White-­Hansen.

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Please  deluge  your  senators  and  representatives  with  phone  calls  and  emails  asking  them  to  vote  against  this  evil.  This  could  be  our  last  chance  to  do  the  right  thing.

Donna  Scott North  Ferrisburgh

Letters can be found on Pages 4A and 14A.

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MOST  OF  THE  fans  in  the  student  section  in  the  Middlebury  Union  High  School  gymnasium  leap  to  their  feet  after  a  basket  by  the  Tiger  boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  basketball  team  during  the  game  against  Vergennes  last  Friday.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Quartetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; director Dustin Hoffman in tune with actors Quartet;Íž  Running  time:  1:38;Íž  Rat-­ ing:  PG-­13 How  often  do  you  see  a  nearly  perfect  movie?  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quartetâ&#x20AC;?  is  just  that.  First  credit  goes  to  Dustin  Hoffman  who  exploded  into  our  movie  lives  46  years  ago  as  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Graduate.â&#x20AC;?  1RZ DW LQ KLV ÂżUVW HIIRUW EHKLQG the  camera,  he  has  directed  a  good  story  with  great  sensitivity  and  an  uncanny  sense  of  timing.

In  Beecham  House,  a  home  for  retired  musicians,  Hoffman  knows  exactly  how  long  to  stay  with  sad-­ ness,  loss  or  wit  when  lingering  ZRXOG KDYH EHHQ RYHUNLOO +LV TXLFN cuts  among  emotions  move  the  story  DORQJ TXLFNO\ DV WKH SULQFLSDO SOD\-­ ers  reveal  themselves.  He  navigates  SHUIHFWO\ D VFULSW E\ 5RQDOG +DU-­ ZRRG WKDW LV IXOO RI DUURZV WR ERWK WKH IXQQ\ ERQH DQG WKH KHDUW 7R LQWHUSUHW WKLV JUDQG FRPELQD-­ tion,  add  a  cast  that  knows  exactly Â

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(Continued  from  Page  1A) â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  would  not  have  been  able  to  do  this  without  (Keelerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s)  active  support,â&#x20AC;?  said  Fred  Saar,  executive  director  of  ACUSI.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  feel  very  fortunate  to  have  this  space  and  to  be  housed  here.â&#x20AC;?

The  Addison  County  jail  closed  last  year  after  the  expiration  of  a  15-­year  contract  with  the  U.S.  Marshals  Ser-­ vice,  which  meant  the  facility  no  lon-­ ger  housed  federal  detainees  awaiting  trial  for  various  offenses,  ranging  from  ZKLWH FROODU FULPHV WR GUXJ WUDIÂżFNLQJ 6R WKH $&86, VHHPHG OLNH D JRRG way  to  repurpose  some  of  the  space,  Keeler  noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With  the  jail  closing,  it  was  an  ideal  RSSRUWXQLW\ WR EULQJ LW KHUH DQG PDNH it  happen,â&#x20AC;?  said  Keeler,  who  helped  refurbish  the  space.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  was  a  win-­win  for  everybody.â&#x20AC;?

Keeler  and  Saar  also  feel  fortunate  to  have  landed  an  experienced  profes-­ sional  to  serve  as  ACUSIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  lead  inves-­ tigator.  Retired  Vermont  State  Police  Det.  Sgt.  Ruth  Whitney  routinely  con-­ ducted  such  investigations  for  10  years  with  the  VSP.  She  also  previously  ZRUNHG IRU WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ 3ROLFH 'H-­ partment  and  most  recently  served  as  a  deputy  at  the  Addison  County  Court-­ house. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When  this  (ACUSI)  position  RSHQHG XS 'RQ DVNHG LI , ZRXOG EH interested  in  it,â&#x20AC;?  said  Whitney,  who  eagerly  accepted  and  has  settled  well  into  the  role.  Since  coming  on  board  in  mid-­December,  Whitney  has  al-­ ready  helped  area  police  departments  process  more  than  a  dozen  assault/sex  abuse  cases. :KLWQH\ GRHV QRW DUELWUDULO\ WDNH over  cases,  but  rather  is  at  the  disposal  of  local  departments  when  they  need  a  hand  in  investigating  assault  and  sex  abuse  allegations.  Local  police  depart-­ ments  are  often  running  on  tight  bud-­ gets  with  limited  personnel  and  are  therefore  grateful  to  accept  the  extra  help.  Whitneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  duties  include  inter-­ viewing  witnesses  and  the  accused,  as  ZHOO DV ZRUNLQJ ZLWK RWKHU DJHQFLHV ² such  as  the  Vermont  Center  for  Crime  Victims,  WomenSafe,  the  Counseling  Service  of  Addison  County,  the  Ver-­ mont  Department  of  Probation  and  Parole,  and  the  Vermont  Department  RI &KLOGUHQ DQG )DPLOLHV '&) ²

(Continued  from  Page  1A) law  of  2004  allows  for  up  to  four  dis-­ pensaries  statewide  to  serve  almost  500  patients  on  the  state  registry.  There  are  currently  two  dispensaries  up  and  running,  one  in  Burlington  and  one  in  Waterbury.  Ford  said  there  are  almost  200  patients  on  the  state  registry  living  in  four  southern  counties  of  Vermont  who  are  unable  to  access  the  more  northern  dispensaries.  As  of  Feb.  1,  there  were  39  patients  on  the  registry  living  in  Rutland  Coun-­ ty  and  36  patients  in  Addison  County,  according  to  Lindsey  Wells,  the  Medi-­ cal  Marijuana  Program  Administrator  with  the  Vermont  Criminal  Informa-­ WLRQ &HQWHU 6KH VDLG KHU RI¿FH KDV no  applications  for  medical  marijuana  dispensaries  in  Addison  County.

By  law,  a  patient  must  suffer  from  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;debilitating  medical  conditionâ&#x20AC;?  in  or-­ der  to  qualify  for  the  medical  marijua-­ na  registry.  State  law  allows  patients  suffering  from  illnesses  such  as  cancer,  AIDS,  HIV,  glaucoma,  multiple  scle-­ URVLV ZDVWLQJ GLVHDVH RU 3DUNLQVRQÂśV disease  to  access  medical  marijuana  in  order  to  alleviate  their  symptoms  and  improve  their  quality  of  life.  Patients  must  have  the  approval  of  a  physician  they  have  been  seeing  for  at  least  six  months,  who  authorizes  the  use  of  medical  marijuana  for  the  patient  once  all  other  avenues  have  been  exhausted.  Patients  must  be  screened  by  the  De-­ partment  of  Public  Safety,  submit  to  D EDFNJURXQG FKHFN DQG DJUHH WR QR NQRFN VHDUFKHV E\ ODZ HQIRUFHPHQW before  being  accepted  onto  the  state  registry.

The  dispensaries  operate  under  the  authority  of  the  state  Department  of  Public  Safety.  They  must  operate  by  appointment-­only,  and  only  one  pa-­ tient  at  a  time  can  be  seen.  The  facility  must  be  equipped  with  surveillance  and  alarm  equipment,  including  video  surveillance  cameras  and  motion  de-­ tecting  lights.  Ford  said  she  would  re-­ quire  at  least  3,000  square  feet  of  self-­ contained  space  where  the  marijuana  would  be  both  grown  and  distributed.  She  also  needs  at  least  a  400-­amp  power  supply  to  run  the  grow  lights.

The  rub  is  that  while  the  medical  marijuana  dispensaries  and  the  use  of  medical  marijuana  by  those  on  the  reg-­

ADDISON  COUNTY  SHERIFF  Don  Keeler  and  Investigator  Ruth  Whitney  stand  in  the  waiting  room  of  the  newly  established  Addison  County  Unit  for  Special  Investigations.  The  new  service,  headquartered  in  the  former  coun-­ ty  jail,  will  assist  area  police  departments  in  investigating  assaults  and  sex  crimes  against  adults  and  children.

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that  are  customarily  involved  in  the  process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  (the  police  departments)  are  RYHUORDGHG ÂŤ WKH\ NQRZ WKH\ FDQ FDOO PH WR SLFN XS WKH FDVH ´ VDLG :KLWQH\ ZKR LV RQ D KRXU SHU ZHHN VFKHG-­ ule. $VNHG ZKDW VKH ÂżQGV PRVW UHZDUG-­ LQJ DERXW KHU ZRUN :KLWQH\ VDLG Âł0DNLQJ VRPHRQH DFFRXQWDEOH IRU victimizing  a  child  or  an  adult.â&#x20AC;?

A  LOCAL  RESOURCE Vergennes  Police  Chief  George  0HUNHO VDLG :KLWQH\ ZDV D ELJ KHOS LQ WDNLQJ RQ WZR UHFHQW FDVHV ÂłWKDW ZRXOG have  been  manpower-­intensive.  We  were  right  in  the  middle  of  some  other  stuff  and  it  made  a  huge  difference  for  us.  Right  on  the  heels  of  that,  she  got  another  case  at  Vergennes  Union  Elementary  School  and  helped  us  out  with  that.  She  did  a  really  good  job  for  us  and  was  really  helpful.â&#x20AC;?

Bristol  Police  Chief  Kevin  Gibbs  has,  by  necessity,  been  the  lead  inves-­ tigator  in  all  of  the  major  assault/sex  crime  cases  in  Bristol  for  the  past  25  years.  He  credited  Whitney  with  help-­ LQJ KLP FOHDU XS D WKUHH \HDU EDFNORJ of  major  cases  that  he  had  been  unable  to  complete  due  to  his  other  responsi-­ bilities  on  the  small  force. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She  has  been  a  really  handy  re-­

source  for  me,  and  probably  will  be  in  the  future,â&#x20AC;?  Gibbs  said.

Lisa  Lax,  director  of  the  local  Fam-­ ily  Services  Division  of  the  Depart-­ ment  of  Children  and  Families  (DCF),  said  recent  crime  trends  bear  out  the  need  for  ACUSI.  She  said  that  in  Ad-­ GLVRQ &RXQW\ GXULQJ KHU RIÂżFH received  607  reports  of  child  abuse  and  neglect.  Of  those,  191  resulted  in  the  DCF  intervening  for  child  safety  reasons.  Forty-­two  of  the  reports  in-­ volved  allegations  of  sexual  abuse  of  a  child  and  32  related  to  physical  abuse  reports. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most  of  the  accepted  reports  in-­ volving  child  sexual  abuse  necessitate  law  enforcement  involvement  and  could  thus  potentially  be  supported  by  an  SIU,â&#x20AC;?  Lax  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fortunately  only  a  few  of  the  reports  involving  physical  abuse  necessitate  law  enforcement  in-­ volvement,  since  most  are  not  serious  injuries.  By  serious  injuries  we  mean  KHDG WUDXPD EURNHQ ERQHV VHYHUH bruising,  etc.â&#x20AC;?

Indeed,  ACUSI  is  dealing  with  some  of  the  more  disturbing  crimes  in  soci-­ ety,  being  committed  in  the  shadows. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  topic  nobody  really  wants  to  WDON DERXW ´ 6DDU VDLG Âł7KH IRFXV RI the  SIU  really  is  to  minimize  the  im-­ SDFW RI WKHVH HYHQWV RQ WKH NLGV ´

That  means  interviewing  the  young  victims  gently  and  in  an  environment  that  is  not  intimidating.  Organizers  of  the  ACUSI  believe  they  have  found  that  setting  at  the  sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  depart-­ ment.  A  space  that  was  once  very  in-­ stitutional  and  surrounded  by  metal  bars  and  heavy  doors  is  now  open,  brightly  painted,  non-­threatening,  and  equipped  with  toys  and  other  props  to  put  victims  at  ease. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  idea  is  not  to  re-­traumatize  the  children  and  adult  victims  with  the  in-­ vestigation,â&#x20AC;?  Lax  said.

Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  SIUs  are  funded  through  VWDWH JUDQWV 7KH $&86, LQ LWV ÂżUVW cycle  has  received  a  $93,790  grant  that  has  included  start-­up  costs,  such  as  new  furniture.  Repeated  annual  state  funding  appears  secure,  according  to  Saar.

Addison  County  Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Attorney  David  Fenster  is  pleased  to  see  ACUSI  up  and  running.  The  added  personnel  DQG LQWHUYLHZ URRP ² ZKLFK DOORZV for  proceedings  to  be  videotaped  for  FRXUW VFUXWLQ\ ² VKRXOG OHDG WR VWURQ-­ ger  cases  for  the  state  to  prosecute,  Fenster  believes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  is  going  to  be  very  helpful  to  have  this  facility  available,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@ addisonindependent.com.

istry  is  legal  in  Vermont,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  still  illegal  under  federal  law.  But  the  Legislature  GLG PDNH D SURYLVLRQ RI WKH PHG-­ ical  marijuana  law  stating  that  towns  in  which  a  dispensary  is  located  can-­ not  be  prosecuted  under  state  law.  But  the  law  also  allows  towns  to  opt  out  of  the  program.  Despite  the  restrictive  nature  of  the  ODZ RIÂżFLDOV LQ 5XWODQG &LW\ :DOO-­ ingford,  Fair  Haven  and  Stowe  were  TXLFN WR YRWH DJDLQVW DOORZLQJ VXFK ID-­ cilities  in  their  municipalities  last  fall.  But  in  December,  after  a  number  of  meetings  on  the  topic  including  a  personal  pitch  by  Ford,  the  Pittsford  selectboard  voted  3-­2  not  to  ban  a  medical  marijuana  dispensary  from  town  limits.

7KH %UDQGRQ VHOHFWERDUG LV WDNLQJ a  different  approach.  Because  there  is  no  town  bylaw,  ordinance  or  regula-­ tion  in  effect  that  prohibits  the  exis-­ tence  of  a  medical  marijuana  facil-­ ity  in  Brandon,  the  board  has  left  the  matter  up  to  Town  Zoning  Adminis-­ trator  Tina  Wiles,  who  instructed  Ford  in  a  Jan.  9  letter  that  she  would  need  WR ¿OH IRU D FKDQJH RI XVH Ford  has  been  scouting  locations  for  the  dispensary  since  last  Septem-­ ber  when  she  received  conditional  FHUWL¿FDWLRQ IURP WKH VWDWH DQG WKH FORFN LV WLFNLQJ 6KH RQO\ KDV VL[ months  from  the  Sept.  25  date  of  that  FHUWL¿FDWLRQ WR ¿QG D VXLWDEOH ORFDWLRQ for  a  dispensary,  which  gives  her  until  0DUFK 6KH KDV EHHQ ZRUNLQJ ZLWK Wiles  and  town  Economic  Develop-­ PHQW 2I¿FHU 6WHYH %HFN WR ¿QG SRV-­ sible  locations  in  Brandon  since  last  month.

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VUHS GD\ ZRXOG WDON VSHFLÂżFV DERXW ZKDW building  safe  for  our  students  and  (Continued  from  Page  1A) faculty,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  warning  the  VUHS  board  OKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  in  that  next  step  might  be.

But  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien  noted  that  the  leaky  Even  elements  like  the  proposed  December.  The  VUHS  board  had  cut  $300,000  SRUWLRQV RI WKH VFKRROÂśV URRÂżQJ FDQ-­ catwalks  and  control  room  in  the  from  the  $6.5  million  bond  rejected  not  wait  another  budget  cycle  to  be  auditorium  had  safety  components,  by  ANwSU  residents  on  Nov.  6,  ¿[HG DQG LW LV WRR ODWH WR LQFOXGH Bristow  said,  and  she  also  pointed  to  URRÂżQJ PRQH\ LQ WKH the  boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  belief  that  the  most  cost-­ 2,244-­1,653.  That  bond  would  have  funded  al-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;I truly believed Town  Meeting  Day  effective  time  to  make  desirable  up-­ VUHS  spending  pro-­ grades  was  all  at  once  during  a  major  most  all  of  the  elements  that we listened posal.  project,  not  in  a  piecemeal  fashion.  proposed  separately  on  to the public.

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien  said  in  re-­ For  example,  it  was  the  right  time  to  Tuesday. sponse  to  a  question  the  add  air  conditioning  in  the  cafeteria,  According  to  AN-­ The majority ERDUG ZLOO KDYH WR Ă&#x20AC;RDW she  said.  wSU  estimates,  ap-­ of what we another  bond.  Without  â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  doing  improvements,  you  proval  of  the  $4.2  mil-­ heard prior to getting  into  details,  he  want  to  do  everything,â&#x20AC;?  Bristow  said. lion  bond  could  have  publicizing the said  the  board  might  Bristow  said  the  board  also  tried  to  meant  a  range  of  prop-­ have  to  focus  on  the  is-­ honor  feedback,  although  some  issues  erty  tax  increases  from  second bond VXHV WKDW ÂżUVW WULJJHUHG about  the  level  of  auditorium  upgrades  about  $27  per  $100,000  was they felt bond  discussions:  roof-­ were  raised  after  the  bond  had  been  of  assessed  value  in  the track and Vergennes  to  roughly  Ă&#x20AC;HOG ZDV WRWDOO\ ing,  which  he  called  warned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;an  absolute  need,â&#x20AC;?  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  truly  believed  that  we  listened  to  $30  per  $100,000  of  above and other  critical  issues.  the  public.  The  majority  of  what  we  assessed  value  in  Ad-­ PETER  MARKOWSKI,  OWNER  of  Restoration  and  Performance  Motorcars  in  Ferrisburgh,  and  Hannaford  beyond, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  have  a  school  heard  prior  to  publicizing  the  second  Career  Center  students  Stephen  Lowry  and  Aaron  Clark  stand  in  the  Helen  Porter  Healthcare  and  Rehabilita-­ dison.  in  need.  Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ERQG ZDV WKH\ IHOW WKH WUDFN DQG ÂżHOG Approving  both  can we split WLRQ &HQWHU OREE\ ZLWK Âł7KH (JJ ´ D PRGLÂżHG FDU GHVLJQHG WR DVVLVW SDWLHQWV ZLWK DGMXVWLQJ WR JHWWLQJ LQ DQG out  of  a  vehicle.  The  car,  which  was  chopped  down  to  size  at  the  career  center,  was  delivered  to  Porter  on  bonds,  or  $6.2  million,  it, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drove  the  bond  to  start  was  totally  above  and  beyond,  and  can  Monday.  with.  Perhaps  they  need  we  split  it,  and  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  what  we  did,â&#x20AC;?  could  have  meant  in-­ what we did.

Independent  photos/Trent  Campbell to  review  that  statement  %ULVWRZ VDLG Âł, WKRXJKW WKH ÂżUVW RQH creases  ranging  from  I thought the a  little  less  than  $40  Ă&#x20AC;UVW RQH ZRXOG of  need,â&#x20AC;?  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien  said,  would  pass  because  of  that.â&#x20AC;? adding,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  discus-­ Bristow  said  the  process  would  be-­ per  $100,000  of  value  in  Vergennes  to  a  lit-­ pass because of sion  has  been  all  along  gin  again  next  week  when  all  board  is  there  are  safety  and  members  could  weigh  in.   tle  more  than  $44  per  that.â&#x20AC;?

(Continued  from  Page  1A) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kris Bristow health  issues  at  that  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  need  to  hear  from  our  board  $100,000  of  value  in  â&#x20AC;&#x153;eggâ&#x20AC;?  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;uovoâ&#x20AC;?  (the  Italian  word  school,  and  those  are  members  before  we  even  discuss  it,â&#x20AC;?  Addison. for  egg),  the  sleek  little  rig  used  to  be  The  VUHS  board  is  set  to  meet  on  the  issues  that  need  to  be  addressed.â&#x20AC;? she  said. a  rusted-­out,  15-­year-­old  Ford  Escort  Bristow  said  the  hard  part  is  sepa-­ Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien  said  discussion  will  focus  Monday  night  to  take  stock  of  the  wagon  that  could  easily  have  been  second  bond  setback  and  discuss  its  rating  out  what  are  health  and  safety  on  what  has  to  be  done  and  what  AN-­ served  its  last  rites.  Someone  donated  wSU  residents  will  support.  next  move.  Neither  board  chairwom-­ issues.  the  car  to  the  career  centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  automo-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  truly  believe  the  majority  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  always  a  tough  question,â&#x20AC;?  an  Kris  Bristow  nor  ANwSU  Super-­ tive  and  diesel  programs  as  a  project  intendent  Tom  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien  on  Wednes-­ what  we  had  to  do  â&#x20AC;Ś  was  to  get  the  he  said.  for  its  enterprising  students.  The  proj-­ ect  idea  came  from  HPHRC,  and  ca-­ reer  center  Executive  Director  Lynn  Coale  embraced  it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  was  a  fun  project,â&#x20AC;?  Coale  said  as  he  and  others  gazed  upon  the  9-­foot-­ HELEN  PORTER  INTERIM  administrator  James  Darragh  pushes  a  gram.  Nicely  played! along  with  hundreds  of  thousands  (Continued  from  Page  1A) long,  6-­foot-­wide  car  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  been  physical  therapy  car  across  the  centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  lobby  Monday  afternoon.  The  of  people  in  197  countries  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  will  at  the  annual  â&#x20AC;&#x153;governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  lunchâ&#x20AC;?  downsized  F ord  E scort,  p roduced  t hrough  t he  H annaford  C areer  C enter,  mounted  on  a  steel  frame  with  casters  If  you  work  at  Country  Home  be  stomping  out  sexual  violence  at  to  move  it  to  various  training  spots  in  will  give  recovering  patients  a  chance  to  practice  getting  in  and  out  of  that  is  part  of  the  Addison  County  a  car.

Legislative  Breakfast  series  spon-­ Products,  you  are  pretty  fortunate,  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;One  Billion  Risingâ&#x20AC;?  dance  party  the  HPHRC  building. according  to  Vermont  Business  next  Wednesday,  Feb.  13.  The  lo-­ Career  center  students  were  largely  Lowry  and  his  colleagues  chan-­ larly  effusive  about  Broderickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  work  sored  by  Bridport  Grange  No.  303  Magazine  and  the  Vermont  Cham-­ cal  students  are  inviting  the  pub-­ and  the  Addison  County  Farm  responsible  for  cutting  the  old  Ford  neled  their  collective  efforts  into  on  the  vehicle. ber  of  Commerce.  Both  organiza-­ lic  to  join  them  from  10  p.m.  to  Bureau.  The  luncheon  will  end  at  Escort  down  to  a  user-­friendly  size  fabricating  a  steel  frame  onto  which  â&#x20AC;&#x153;He  pretty  much  took  it  on,â&#x20AC;?  tions  recently  listed  the  Vergennes  midnight  at  the  Crossroads  CafĂŠ  and  transforming  it  into  a  hollow  WKH PRGLÂżHG (VFRUW VKHOO ZDV SODFHG Markowski  said  of  Broderick,  who  1:45  p.m. home  and  garden  products  manu-­ at  the  McCullough  Student  Center  husk.

That  frame  was  equipped  with  caster  shored  up  the  bottom  of  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;egg,â&#x20AC;?  facturer  as  one  of  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;top  21  Best  for  a  dance  that  will  raise  aware-­ The  14th  annual  Face  Off  A gainst  Stephen  Lowry,  a  16-­year-­old  ju-­ wheels  to  allow  it  to  be  manually  made  sure  the  doors  and  trunk  func-­ Places  to  Work  in  Vermont  2013.â&#x20AC;?  ness  about  the  global  problem  of  Breast  Cancer  hockey  tournament,  nior  from  Bridport  and  Aaron  Clark,  pushed.

WLRQHG SURSHUO\ DQG GLG D ORW RI ÂżQ-­ This  statewide  survey  and  awards  rape.  The  dance  will  feature  per-­ an  18-­year-­old  senior  from  Bristol,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  turned  out  a  lot  better  than  I  an-­ ish  work.  Markowski  delivered  a  which  brought  together  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  program  was  designed  to  iden-­ formances  by  the  Poor  Form  Poets,  hockey  teams  for  a  round  robin  were  particularly  active  in  the  project. ticipated,â&#x20AC;?  Lowry  said  of  the  vehicle.  vehicle  on  Monday  that,  from  the  tify,  recognize  and  honor  the  best  Cheswayo  Mphanza,  Anna  Stevens,  competition  last  month,  was  a  big  Clark  participated  in  work  that  in-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  took  a  lot  of  trial  and  error.â&#x20AC;? exterior,  looks  like  it  came  off  a  lot  places  of  employment  in  Vermont,  and  the  a  cappella  group  Bobolinks.  success.  Not  only  did  the  skaters  cluded  cutting  the  two  back  doors  out  The  â&#x20AC;&#x153;eggâ&#x20AC;?  left  the  career  center  this  ready  to  drive.  But  of  course  turning  of  the  car,  then  welding  the  two  halves  past  November  and  made  its  journey  a  key  in  the  ignition  would  be  futile;Íž  have  a  great  time,  but  organizers  EHQHÂżWLQJ WKH VWDWHÂśV HFRQRP\ LWV DJ  Mariam  will  be  laying  the  tracks.  For  more  information  email  Karin  together.  That  shrank  the  car  length  to  Ferrisburgh  for  work  at  Restora-­ this  ride  is  pretty  much  made  to  be  told  us  that  they  raised  more  than  workforce  and  businesses.

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