Jan. 10, 2013, A section

Personality Joanna Colwell shares what sparked her decades-long passion for the discipline of yoga. Page 15A.

Rivalry game

%HQHÀW RQ LFH

The Eagle boys got off to a good start, but the 11-0 Commodores won big. See Sports, Page 1B.

A popular women’s hockey tournament raises funds to support cancer patients. See Page 7A.

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Vol. 67 No. 2

Middlebury, Vermont

◆

Thursday, January 10, 2013

◆

28 Pages

3RVW RI¿FH services changing in rural towns

By JOHN S. McCRIGHT ADDISON COUNTY — As U.S. 3RVWDO 6HUYLFH RI¿FLDOV LPSOHPHQW D SODQ WR ZULQJ FRVWV RXW RI UXUDO SRVW RI¿FHV VRPH ORFDO UHVLGHQWV KDYH D ODVW RSSRUWXQLW\ WR DIIHFW KRZ VHUYLFH ZLOO EH FXW LQ WKHLU WRZQV 8636 RI¿FLDOV ZLOO KRVW PHHW-­ LQJV LQ 0RQNWRQ 2UZHOO 6KRUHKDP +DQFRFN DQG )RUHVWGDOH LQ FRPLQJ ZHHNV WKDW ZLOO DOORZ UHVLGHQWV WR JLYH LQSXW RQ IRXU RSWLRQV IRU FXW-­ WLQJ FRVWV DW WKHLU UHVSHFWLYH SRVW RI-­ ¿FHV ² WKUHH RI ZKLFK LQFOXGH VKXW-­ WLQJ WKH IDFLOLWLHV GRZQ “We’ll ask ,Q WKH VXPPHU for input RI 8636 on which VDLG LW ZRXOG hours on FRQVLGHU FORVLQJ what days UXUDO SRVW RI¿FHV GXH WR will be WKH GHFOLQH LQ WKH best for customers.” YROXPH RI PDLO — USPS FKDQJLQJ FXV-­ spokesman WRPHU EHKDYLRU Tom Rizzo DQG WKH DJHQF\¶V ³¿QDQFLDO FKDO-­ OHQJHV ´ ,Q 0D\ RI ODVW \HDU WKH SODQ FKDQJHG WR VLPSO\ FXWWLQJ EDFN KRXUV ,W ZRXOG DIIHFW RI WKH SRVW RI¿FHV LQ 9HUPRQW 6LQFH 2FWREHU 3RVWDO 6HUYLFH RI¿-­ FLDOV KDYH EHHQ VXUYH\LQJ FXVWRPHUV LQ VSDUVHO\ SRSXODWHG WRZQV WKURXJK-­ RXW WKH FRXQW\ DQG KROGLQJ PHHWLQJV DW HDFK WR JHW IHHGEDFN 5HVLGHQWV LQ %ULGSRUW DQG )HUULVEXUJK JRW WKHLU FKDQFH WR PDNH D FDVH IRU WKHLU ORFDO SRVW RI¿FHV RQ :HGQHVGD\ HYHQLQJ DIWHU WKH GHDGOLQH IRU WKLV HGLWLRQ RI WKH Independent.

7KH SXEOLF LV LQYLWHG WR WKH 0RQN-­ WRQ 3RVW 2I¿FH RQ 7KXUVGD\ -DQ DW S P WR JLYH WKHLU WKRXJKWV WR SRVWDO DXWKRULWLHV 2WKHU XSFRP-­ LQJ PHHWLQJV DUH DW WKH SRVW RI¿FHV LQ 6KRUHKDP RQ 7XHVGD\ -DQ DW S P 2UZHOO RQ :HGQHVGD\ -DQ DW S P +DQFRFN RQ 7KXUVGD\ -DQ DW S P DQG )RUHVWGDOH RQ (See Changes, Page 14A)

Bristol eyes new ¿UHKRXVH First bond vote slated for March 5

ALEX SHASHOK, 9, of East Middlebury watches the Sheldon Museum holiday train display Tuesday afternoon. Shashok has been visiting the display since before he was able to see the trains without a boost and now he volunteers as a train operator a few hours a week. ,QGHSHQGHQW SKRWR 7UHQW &DPSEHOO

All Aboard!

Youngsters keep Sheldon trains running

By XIAN CHIANG-­WAREN 0,''/(%85< ² ,I SRVW KROLGD\ VHDVRQ EOXHV KDYH DOUHDG\ VHW LQ WKH 6KHOGRQ 0XVHXP KDV D FXUH ² DW OHDVW XQWLO 6XQGD\ 7KH PXVHXP¶V DQ-­ QXDO WUDLQ H[KLELW ZLOO EH WDNHQ GRZQ DIWHU WKLV ZHHNHQG DQG YROXQWHHU $OH[ 6KDVKRN KDV D ZRUG RI DGYLFH IRU DQ\RQH VWLOO RQ WKH IHQFH DERXW PDN-­ LQJ D WULS WR 3DUN 6W LQ GRZQWRZQ 0LGGOHEXU\ LQ WKH QH[W IHZ GD\V ³,W¶V QRW JRLQJ WR EH D ERULQJ ZDVWH RI WLPH ´ 6KDVKRN VDLG ³,W¶V JRLQJ WR EH OLNH WKH SRODU RSSRVLWH RI WKDW ´ 6KDVKRN LV RQH RI WKH \RXQJHVW RI

6KHOGRQ 0XVHXP¶V ³WUDLQ JX\V ´ WKH PRVWO\ PDOH JURXS RI YROXQWHHU PRGHO WUDLQ HQWKXVLDVWV WKDW KHDG XS WKH SRS-­ XODU H[KLELW HDFK \HDU $VLGH IURP DV-­ VLVWLQJ ZLWK WKH VHWXS 6KDVKRN ZRUNV WKH PHFKDQLFDO FRQWUROV KLGGHQ EHKLQG WKH SODVWHU FORWK PRXQWDLQ ¿[HV WKH WUDLQV ZKHQ WKH\ EUHDN GRZQ DQG GRHV WUDFN UHSDLU ZRUN ZKHQ QHHGHG 6KDVKRN KDV EHHQ D YROXQWHHU IRU WZR \HDUV +H UHFHLYHG KLV WUDLQLQJ IURP YROXQWHHU -DFRE *LOHV D MXQLRU DW 0RXQW $EUDKDP 8QLRQ +LJK 6FKRRO ³,W WDNHV DERXW KRXUV WR SXW LW WR-­ JHWKHU HDFK \HDU ´ *LOHV VDLG ³:H WDNH

LW XS IURP WKH EDVHPHQW LQWR WKH DWWLF DQG WKHQ SXW LW WRJHWKHU $ PRQWK DQG D KDOI WZR PRQWKV ODWHU ZH GLVDVVHPEOH WKH ZKROH WKLQJ« ,W¶V SUHWW\ VOLFN WKH ZD\ ZH KDYH LW VHW XS ´ *LOHV KDV EHHQ YROXQWHHULQJ ZLWK WKH WUDLQ H[KLELW VLQFH KH ZDV HLJKW \HDUV ROG ³7KDW¶V RYHU KDOI P\ OLIH ´ KH ODXJKHG *LOHV KDV WXUQHG KLV SDV-­ VLRQ IRU PHFKDQLFV LQWR D SURIHVVLRQ ,Q DGGLWLRQ WR DWWHQGLQJ 0RXQW $EH KH ZRUNV DV D PHFKDQLF DQG KRSHV WR PDNH D FDUHHU RXW RI PHFKDQLFDO HQJL-­ QHHULQJ +H LV JODG WR VHH 6KDVKRN DQG RWKHU

\RXQJ PHQ WDNH XS WKH UHVSRQVLELOLWLHV RI YROXQWHHULQJ ³,¶P JRLQJ RII WR FROOHJH LQ D FRXSOH RI \HDUV DQG ZH QHHG WKHP WR EH KHUH 7KH\ DUH UHDOO\ H[FLWHG WKH\ UHPLQG PH RI P\VHOI DW WKDW DJH ´ 7KH ¿UVW WLPH WKDW QHZ YROXQWHHUV FRPH LQ *LOHV OHWV WKHP SOD\ DURXQG ZLWK WKH FRQWUROV DQG UXQ WKH WUDLQV ³7KHQ LI WKH\¶UH UHDOO\ HQWKXVLDV-­ WLF DERXW LW ,¶OO VKRZ WKHP KRZ WR WDNH DSDUW WKH WUDLQV ´ KH VDLG ³0RVW RI WKHP FRPH LQWR LW ZLWK D FHUWDLQ DPRXQW RI NQRZOHGJH « WKHLU GDGV (See Train, Page 14A)

Porter struggling with records system Nationally renowned scientists offer climate Cost overrun, culture change slows upgrade change insights locally

By JOHN S. McCRIGHT 0,''/(%85< ² 3RUWHU +RVSL-­ WDO KDV IDOOHQ EHKLQG LQ LWV PXOWL \HDU HIIRUW WR LPSOHPHQW DQ HOHFWURQLF PHGLFDO UHFRUGV V\VWHP GHVLJQHG WR LPSURYH SDWLHQW FDUH E\ UHSODFLQJ RXWGDWHG SDSHU UHFRUGNHHSLQJ 2I¿FLDOV DW WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ KRVSL-­ WDO VDLG WKH\ XQGHUHVWLPDWHG WKH WHFK-­

75¢

QLFDO FRPSOH[LW\ RI UROOLQJ RXW QHZ FRPSXWHU KDUGZDUH DQG VRIWZDUH WR WKH LQVWLWXWLRQ¶V YDULRXV GHSDUWPHQWV DQG SK\VLFLDQ¶V SUDFWLFHV DURXQG WKH FRXQW\ DQG WKH\ PLVMXGJHG WKH VSHHG ZLWK ZKLFK WKH\ FRXOG JHW VWDII XS WR VSHHG RQ D V\VWHP WKDW LQWUR-­ GXFHV QRW MXVW SURFHGXUDO FKDQJHV EXW also cultural ones. ,Q WRWDO WKH KRVSLWDO DQG LWV SUDF-­ WLFHV SURYLGH SULPDU\ FDUH IRU DW OHDVW WKUHH TXDUWHUV RI HYHU\RQH LQ $GGL-­ son County.

³, FDQ¶W WKLQN RI DQ\RQH ZKR LV QRW DIIHFWHG E\ WKLV LW FKDQJHV MXVW DERXW HYHU\WKLQJ ´ VDLG 3RUWHU 9LFH 3UHVL-­ GHQW -HDQ &RWQHU ³(OHFWURQLF PHGL-­ FDO UHFRUGV UHSODFH PDQLOD IROGHUV 7KDW FKDQJHV KRZ FRPPXQLFDWLRQ KDSSHQV KRZ ZH GRFXPHQW SDWLHQW FDUH KRZ ZH LQWHUDFW ZLWK WKH SDWLHQW DQG ZLWK HDFK RWKHU ´ 7KH GHOD\V LQ WKH SURMHFW KDYH UHVXOWHG LQ DQ HVWLPDWHG FRVW RYHU-­ UXQ RI SHUFHQW 7KH KRVSLWDO EXG-­ (See Porter, Page 16A)

ALICE GEORGE, RN, uses the new Porter Hospital Health Information System in the Emergency De-­ partment. The large screen in the background, which tracks a variety of health data and integrates with electronic patient records, replaces a cumbersome white board. ,QGHSHQGHQW ¿OH SKRWR 7UHQW &DPSEHOO

By XIAN CHIANG-­WAREN UHOHYDQW WR EXVLQHVVHV JRYHUQPHQW MIDDLEBURY — Climate DJHQFLHV DQG LQGLYLGXDOV LQ WKH DUHD FKDQJH PD\ KDYH EHHQ ODUJHO\ DEVHQW %HWWV ZKRVH EDFNJURXQG LV LQ IURP WKH QDWLRQDO SROLWLFDO FRQYHUVD-­ PHWHRURORJ\ UHFHLYHG KLV GRFWRUDWH WLRQ LQ EXW $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ LV IURP &RORUDGR 6WDWH 8QLYHUVLW\ LQ NLFNLQJ RII WKH ¿UVW PRQWK RI +H UHFHLYHG KLV XQGHUJUDGX-­ ZLWK YLVLWV IURP QDWLRQDOO\ UHQRZQHG DWH GHJUHH LQ 1DWXUDO 6FLHQFHV IURP FOLPDWH FKDQJH VFLHQWLVWV &DPEULGJH 8QLYHUVLW\ LQ WKH 8QLWHG 2Q -DQ WKH SXEOLF LV LQYLWHG WR .LQJGRP +H PRYHG WR 9HUPRQW DWWHQG D SUHVHQWDWLRQ E\ DIWHU FRPSOHWLQJ KLV $ODQ %HWWV D 3LWWVIRUG “Most people GRFWRUDWH EXLOGLQJ KLV EDVHG FOLPDWH VFLHQWLVW in my profes³GUHDP KRXVH RQ D KLOO´ ZKR LQ UHFHQW \HDUV KDV sion travel LQ 3LWWVIRUG DW WKH DGYLFH EHHQ SUHVHQWLQJ KLV FOL-­ all over the RI D IULHQG ZKR ZDV LQ PDWH FKDQJH UHVHDUFK WR real estate. place. They GLYHUVH DXGLHQFHV DURXQG 7KHVH GD\V %HWWV LV WKH VWDWH %HWWV ZLOO SUHV-­ largely are FR FKDLU RI WKH 9HUPRQW HQW DW WKH 6DOLVEXU\ &RP-­ talking to Climate Collaborative.

PXQLW\ 6FKRRO DW S P +H ZDV D OHDGHU RQ FOL-­ their peers, ³0RVW SHRSOH LQ P\ and not PDWH FKDQJH DGDSWDWLRQ SURIHVVLRQ WUDYHO DOO RYHU enough of SODQQLQJ IRU WKH VWDWH RI WKH SODFH ´ %HWWV VDLG LQ 9HUPRQW¶V $JHQF\ RI D UHFHQW LQWHUYLHZ ³7KH\ their underNatural Resources. But ODUJHO\ DUH WDONLQJ WR WKHLU standing gets %HWWV GRHVQ¶W MXVW SUHV-­ SHHUV DQG QRW HQRXJK RI out into the HQW WR VWDWH RI¿FLDOV KH WKHLU XQGHUVWDQGLQJ JHWV public arena.” FDQ UHFDOO SUHVHQWLQJ WR RXW LQWR WKH SXEOLF DUHQD ´ — Alan Betts HYHU\RQH IURP \RXQJ %HWWV ZKRVH UHVHDUFK VWXGHQWV WR ORFDO OLEUDU\ LV IXQGHG E\ D JUDQW IURP WKH 1D-­ DXGLHQFHV IDUPHUV WR ORFDO EXVLQHVV WLRQDO 6FLHQFH )RXQGDWLRQ KDV PDGH people.

D ELJ SXVK LQ UHFHQW \HDUV WR ORFDO-­ 2QFH KH VDLG KH FDPH WR OHFWXUH L]H FOLPDWH FKDQJH LVVXHV PDNLQJ DW D VFKRRO DQG ZDV DVNHG WR JR KLV UHVHDUFK VSHFL¿F WR 9HUPRQW¶V DURXQG WR HDFK FODVV ² VWDUWLQJ ZLWK FOLPDWH FKDQJH LQGLFDWRUV EDVHG RQ WKH NLQGHUJDUWHQHUV DQG ZRUNLQJ KLV WUHQGV LQ WKH JURZLQJ VHDVRQV IUHH]H ZD\ XS WR WKH ROGHU VWXGHQWV GDWHV DQG WKH RQVHW RI VSULQJ %ULQJ-­ :KHQ LW FRPHV WR FXULRVLW\ DERXW LQJ FOLPDWH FKDQJH LVVXHV WR D ORFDO ZHDWKHU DQG WKH DWPRVSKHUH ³9HU-­ OHYHO PDNHV KLV ZRUN ERWK XVHIXO DQG (See Climate, Page 16A)

By XIAN CHIANG-­WAREN %5,672/ ² $W 0RQGD\¶V VHOHFW-­ ERDUG PHHWLQJ WKH WRZQ RI %ULVWRO ZHQW SXEOLF ZLWK D SURSRVHG XSJUDGH WR WKH ¿UH GHSDUWPHQW IDFLOLW\ RQ 1RUWK 6WUHHW ZKLFK 7RZQ $GPLQLV-­ WUDWRU %LOO %U\DQW GHVFULEHG DV ³D KLV-­ WRULF EXLOGLQJ LQ QHHG RI VRPH 7/& ´ $UFKLWHFWV $VKDU 1HOVRQ DQG $Q-­ GUHD 0XUSK\ RI 9HUPRQW ,QWHJUDWHG $UFKLWHFWXUH LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ GHVLJQHG WKH SURSRVHG IDFLOLW\ ZKLFK ZDV YRWHG IRU XQDQLPRXVO\ E\ WKH ¿UH GHSDUWPHQW 7KH SURSRVHG SURMHFW ZRXOG H[SDQG WKH IDFLOLW\ ZKLFK ZDV EXLOW LQ E\ SXUFKDVLQJ RQH RI WKH SURSHUWLHV DEXWWLQJ WKH ¿UH GH-­ SDUWPHQW¶V 1RUWK 6WUHHW ORFDWLRQ D UHVLGHQWLDO EXLOGLQJ DW *DU¿HOG 6W 7KH WRZQ KDV VLJQHG D SXUFKDVH DQG VDOHV DJUHHPHQW ZLWK WKH SURSHUW\ RZQHUV DQG SXW D GHSRVLW RQ DQ HVWLPDWHG VDOH :LWK WKH SXUFKDVH DQG VDOHV DJUHHPHQW VLJQHG WKH SURMHFW JRHV WR %ULVWRO YRWHUV IRU DSSURYDO 9RW-­ HUV ZLOO IDFH D ERQG RQ 7RZQ 0HHW-­ LQJ 'D\ WKDW DVNV IRU DQ HVWLPDWHG WR WR FRYHU WKH SXUFKDVH RI WKH *DU¿HOG 6WUHHW SURS-­ HUW\ DQG IXQG WKH GHVLJQ RI WKH QHZ ¿UH VWDWLRQ ZLWK D VHFRQG ERQG YRWH IRU WKH FRQVWUXFWLRQ RI WKH IDFLOLW\ H[SHFWHG WR FRLQFLGH ZLWK WKH *HQHUDO (OHFWLRQ 7KH WRWDO SURMHFW FRVW LV HVWLPDWHG DW PLOOLRQ WR million. ³,W LV D SURMHFW VLPLODU LQ QDWXUH WR ZKDW 0LGGOHEXU\ KDV MXVW GRQH ´ %U\DQW VDLG LQ D 7XHVGD\ LQWHUYLHZ H[SODLQLQJ WKDW WKH SURSRVHG GHVLJQ ZRXOG UHKDELOLWDWH DQG UHVWRUH WKH KLVWRULF EXLOGLQJ DQG DGG D ODUJH JDUDJH ED\ EXLOGLQJ DQG D FRQ-­ QHFWRU EHWZHHQ WKH WZR EXLOGLQJV ³7KH VLWH LV LGHDO LQ WKH KHDUW RI WKH YLOODJH ´ %U\DQW VDLG ³7KH VLWH KDV QDWXUDO OLPLWDWLRQV EXW WKH DUFKL-­ WHFW KDV FRPH XS ZLWK VRPH FUHDWLYH VROXWLRQV ´ ,Q DGGLWLRQ WR DGGLQJ RII VWUHHW (See Bristol, Page 16A)

Addison County

By the way

As the students of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., begin attending their new school last week, the delicate, pa-­ SHU VQRZÀDNHV IURP DURXQG WKH country that greeted them in-­ cluded scores of wondrous cutouts crafted by youngsters in the Mary Johnson Children’s Center’s Bris-­ tol After School Kids’ program.

Anne Gleason of Mary Johnson told us that the Bristol Recreation 'HSDUWPHQW VSHFL¿FDOO\ 'DUOD Senecal and Val Hanson, were a big help.

7KH 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJH KRFNH\ WHDPV SURXGO\ DQQRXQFH WKHLU DQQXDO ³6NDWH :LWK 7KH 3DQWKHUV´ HYHQW (See By the way, Page 3A)

Index Obituaries ................................ 6A &ODVVL¿HGV ......................... 5B-­9B Service Directory .............. 6B-­7B Entertainment ........................ 13A &RPPXQLW\ &DOHQGDU ........ 8A-­9A Sports ................................ 1B-­4B

PAGE  2A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  January  10,  2013

$OGHUPHQ WR ¿QDOL]H station  plan  Jan.  29

Glowing  gazebo THE  ROY  J.  Clark  Memorial  Bandstand,  surrounded  by  a  fresh  blanket  of  snow,  glows  in  Bristol  on  New  Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Eve.

Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Middlebury  selectmen  work  toward  budget  goal By  ANDY  KIRKALDY minimum  increase.  MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Middle-­ In  December,  board  members  bury  selectboard  on  Monday  made  DVNHG 5DPVD\ WR ÂżQG LQ ÂżQDO LWV GHFLVLRQ WR LQFUHDVH WRZQ cuts  from  a  draft  budget  that  would  spending  to  about  $8.94  million  in  have  meant  a  7.5-­cent  hike.  ¿VFDO \HDU D PRYH WKDW ZLOO Ramsay  told  them  at  the  start  of  mean  a  5.5-­cent  increase  Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  budget  talk  she  in  the  town  portion  of  the  would  need  help  to  meet  0LGGOHEXU\ SURSHUW\ WD[ that  target  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Ramsay  said  rate  to  91.86  cents she  was  â&#x20AC;&#x153;just  $62,223  If  approved  by  voters  in  short.â&#x20AC;?

March,  the  $8.94  million  That  news  triggered  budget  will  mean  a  $55  45  minutes  of  debate  and  WD[ KLNH SHU RI WULPPLQJ WKDW ÂżQDOO\ UH-­ assessed  value  for  town  sulted  in  another  batch  of  property  owners. cuts  that  totaled  a  little  less  In  December,  board  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m than  $39,000.  The  cuts  will  members  targeted  5.5  wondering leave  the  Addison  County  cents  as  the  biggest  in-­ Economic  Development  if weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re crease  they  could  support  Corp.  (ACEDC)  and  Ad-­ (that  increase  would  not  putting too dison  County  Transit  Re-­ include  charitable  con-­ much salt VRXUFHV $&75 RIÂżFLDOV tributions  that  voters  ap-­ down trying disappointed,  mean  less  prove  on  Town  Meeting  to create salt  on  town  roads  and  Day).  Spending  will  be  these ultra- fewer  materials  at  the  Ils-­ GULYHQ KLJKHU LQ WKH QH[W OH\ /LEUDU\ DQG WULP D ÂżUH budget  by  payments  on  dry roads.â&#x20AC;? department  line  item.

WKH PLOOLRQ ÂżUH ERQG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Selectman Selectboard  chairman  Nick Artim Dean  George  said  board  voters  approved  this  past  March.  Board  members  PHPEHUV DQG RIÂżFLDOV ZLOO VDLG WKH ÂżQDQFLDO VLWXDWLRQ LV DOVR look  over  their  numbers  and  try  to  complicated  because  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ¿QG WKH UHPDLQLQJ RI FXWV grand  list  showed  no  growth  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  they  before  a  public  budget  hearing  that  had  hoped  for  a  1  percent  increase  in  will  be  held  at  the  Jan.  22  select-­ WD[DEOH SURSHUW\ board  meeting.

But  on  Monday,  the  board,  Town  â&#x20AC;&#x153;My  thought  is  to  warn  a  budget  Manager  Kathleen  Ramsay  and  de-­ at  that  rate,â&#x20AC;?  George  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;And  for  SDUWPHQW KHDGV VWUXJJOHG WR ÂżQG board  members  to  look  at  items  and  the  budget  savings  needed  to  bring  ask  department  heads  to  do  the  same  spending  into  line  with  that  preferred  thing.â&#x20AC;?

Two  of  the  cuts  made  on  Monday  triggered  the  most  debate  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  road  salt  and  the  requests  from  ACEDC  and  ACTR.  Selectman  Nick  Artim  initially  suggested  cutting  $30,000  from  the  $130,000  public  works  line  item  for  road  salt.  Artim  said  in  a  visit  to  Syracuse,  N.Y.,  he  had  seen  effec-­ tive  side  road  snow  removal  without  salt  use.  He  suggested  that  on  some  roads  plowing  might  be  enough,  es-­ pecially  if  drivers  accepted  that  they  would  have  to  adapt  to  winter  condi-­ tions.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  wondering  if  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  putting  too  much  salt  down  trying  to  create  these  ultra-­dry  roads,â&#x20AC;?  Artim  said.  But  public  works  head  Dan  Wer-­ ner  said  he  was  â&#x20AC;&#x153;shockedâ&#x20AC;?  by  the  suggestion,  and  even  called  it  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;nightmareâ&#x20AC;?  scenario. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Somebody  will  have  to  decide  which  streets  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  get  done,  and  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  have  to  defend  it,â&#x20AC;?  Werner  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  going  to  be  pretty.â&#x20AC;?

Werner  and  Selectman  Craig  Bingham  also  said  they  were  wor-­ ried  about  emergency  vehicles  re-­ sponding  in  a  timely  manner,  and  Bingham  said  property  damage  and  injuries  were  also  a  concern.  Selectman  Travis  Forbes  said  he  has  seen  enough  salt  wasted  that  he  believed  town  workers  could  use  it  PRUH HIÂżFLHQWO\ DQG XOWLPDWHO\ WKH board  decided  to  cut  just  $10,000  from  the  salt  budget.  After  debate,  the  board  decided  not  to  grant  requests  from  both Â

$&75 DQG $&('& RI¿FLDOV IRU $3,000  increases  in  town  support.  Selectwoman  Susan  Shashok  said  the  board  should  develop  a  process  and  establish  criteria  before  sim-­ ply  saying  no,  but  given  the  budget  crunch  Selectman  Victor  Nuovo  said  the  board  should  say  no  this  year  and  then  establish  the  process.

Artim  argued  for  saying  no  given  WKH SUHVVXUH ÂżUH ERQG SD\PHQWV DUH putting  on  spending. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  could  say  the  reality  is  we  just  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  do  it  this  year,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

Board  members  eventually  agreed,  although  George  said  the  agencies  are  certainly  worthy  of  support.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  do  have  a  limit  â&#x20AC;Ś  We  are  representing  a  town  with  limited  re-­ sources,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;People  are  con-­ cerned  about  this  (increase).â&#x20AC;?

Board  members  are  hopeful  the  VLWXDWLRQ ZLOO EH EHWWHU QH[W \HDU Five  candidates  were  recently  in-­ terviewed  for  the  newly  created  Middlebury  business  development  director  position,  and  Artim  said  the  WKUHH ¿QDOLVWV ZLOO YLVLW 0LGGOHEXU\ later  this  month.

Artim  said  the  search  commit-­ tee  rated  the  candidates  highly,  and  board  members  are  optimistic  the  position  will  pay  off  with  grand  list  JURZWK DQG KLJKHU WD[ UHYHQXH ² DQG D EHWWHU ÂżVFDO SLFWXUH LQ â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  are  three  quality  people.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  be  a  tough  choice,â&#x20AC;?  Artim  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  such  an  important  position  for  the  future  of  the  town  â&#x20AC;Ś  I  have  to  believe  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  be  a  success.â&#x20AC;?

Flu  cases  starting  to  be  widespread  around  Vermont %85/,1*721 ² )RU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH WKLV Ă&#x20AC;X VHDVRQ WKH 9HUPRQW Department  of  Health  reported  ZLGHVSUHDG LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQ]D DFWLYLW\ ODVW week  to  the  Centers  for  Disease  Control  and  Prevention  (CDC),  ZLWK LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQ]D OLNH LOOQHVV FRQ-­ ÂżUPHG LQ DOO DUHDV RI WKH VWDWH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone  age  6  months  and  older  should  be  vaccinated  against  VHDVRQDO Ă&#x20AC;X ´ VDLG 3DWV\ .HOVR

state  epidemiologist  for  infectious  disease.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flu  can  be  a  serious  ill-­ ness,  especially  for  the  very  young  and  very  old,  and  a  typical  season  can  last  well  into  March.â&#x20AC;?

Ask  your  health  care  provider  IRU D Ă&#x20AC;X YDFFLQH RU JHW YDFFLQDWHG at  a  local  pharmacy.  Vaccine  is  also  available,  by  appointment,  at  no  charge  for  children  up  through  age  18  at  the  12  Health  Depart-­

PHQW GLVWULFW RIÂżFHV Take  the  following  simple  pre-­ cautions  to  help  keep  illness  from  spreading: Â&#x2021;  Cover  your  mouth  and  nose  ZKHQ FRXJKLQJ RU VQHH]LQJ Â&#x2021; &RXJK RU VQHH]H LQWR D WLVVXH and  then  throw  it  away. Â&#x2021;  :DVK \RXU KDQGV RIWHQ HVSH Wash  your  hands  often,  espe-­ FLDOO\ DIWHU \RX FRXJK RU VQHH]H Â&#x2021;  Use  alcohol-­based  hand  wipes Â

DQG JHO VDQLWL]HUV LI VRDS DQG ZD-­ ter  are  not  available. Â&#x2021;  Stay  home  from  work  or  school  if  you  are  sick.

For  more  information  visit:  healthvermont.gov.  Follow  the  Health  Department  on  Twitter  or  follow  it  on  Facebook  for  up-­to-­ date  news,  alerts  and  health  infor-­ mation.

By  ANDY  KIRKALDY mits  and  other  details.  VERGENNES  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Vergennes  City  Buying  more  land  from  Vermont  Manager  Mel  Hawley  on  Wednes-­ Industrial  Parks,  a  company  related  day  said  the  city  council  must  make  to  J.P.  Carrara  &  Sons,  could  cost  a  couple  more  decisions  on  their  pro-­ up  to  $22,000  more,  Hawley  said.  posal  for  a  new  police  station  before  The  Vermont  Auto  Sales  parcel  is  it  is  ready  for  a  Town  Meeting  Day  less  than  an  acre,  and  the  committee  vote. must  recommend  and  aldermen  must  Aldermen  plan  to  meet  on  Jan.  decide  whether  it  would  be  a  good  WR PDNH ÂżQDO D ERQG DPRXQW DQG idea  to  buy  a  little  more  frontage  prepare  a  warning  for  residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  ap-­ and/or  more  land  to  the  rear  to  allow  proval  in  March,  Hawley  said,  with  it  for  the  future  addition  of  a  garage.

DOPRVW FHUWDLQO\ LQWHQGHG WR ÂżQDQFH 7KH PRUH H[SHQVLYH TXHVWLRQ LV a  5,940-­square-­foot,  24-­room  sta-­ whether  a  10  percent  project  contin-­ tion  on  the  former  North  Main  Street  gency  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  up  to  $180,000  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  should  home  of  Vergennes  Auto  Sales. be  added.  Before  aldermen  meet  on  the  29th,  Hawley  believes  the  project  is  Hawley  said  the  coun-­ straightforward,  and  no  cilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  police  station  com-­ contingency  is  needed. mittee  will  gather  one  If voters â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bread  Loaf  is  clear  more  time  to  make  two  approve a their  estimates  are  very  ¿QDO UHFRPPHQGDWLRQV bond between well-­founded,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  one  on  whether  to  buy  $1.8 million But  Hawley  also  said  adjacent  land  from  Ver-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;there  was  a  lot  of  focusâ&#x20AC;?  and $2 million during  Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  coun-­ mont  Industrial  Parks,  and  the  other  on  whether  in March, and cil  meeting  on  the  con-­ to  add  money  to  the  bond  aldermen tingency  question,  with  request  for  contingen-­ agree to hire resident  Kevin  Rooney,  cies.  Either  move  would  Bread Loaf, among  others,  arguing  add  to  what  is  now  a  bot-­ which met that  a  contingency  fund  tom  line  of  just  under  is  desirable  because,  in  with aldermen Hawleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  paraphrase,  $1.8  million.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  need  to  do  a  on Tuesday, something  always  crops  couple  things,  for  sure,â&#x20AC;?  Hawley said up  during  a  project.  Hawley  said.

If  the  committee  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a new station Although  aldermen  could be Aldermen  Renny  Perry,  have  described  the  build-­ Ouellette  and  operative this Randy  ing  as  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;working  plan,â&#x20AC;?  Ziggy  Comeau;Íž  Hawley  Hawley  acknowledged  year.

RQ DQ H[ RIÂżFLR EDVLV that  they  have  not  re-­ Police  Chief  George  cently  looked  at  any  alternatives.  Merkel  and  resident  Christine  Col-­ He  said  at  Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  council  meet-­ lette  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  decides  to  recommend  a  ing  one  resident  wondered  about  a  contingency,  Hawley  said  the  ques-­ more  modest  structure,  but  aldermen  tion  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;on  what?â&#x20AC;?  will  also  come  themselves  did  not  entertain  the  idea.  up:  A  10  percent  contingency  does  â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  was  no  discussion  last  not  necessarily  have  to  be  applied  night  â&#x20AC;Ś  about  whether  the  building  across-­the-­board  to  the  bottom  line,  could  be  any  smaller,â&#x20AC;?  he  said. but  could  be  applied  selectively  to  The  $1.8  million  price  tag,  as  esti-­ elements  that  could  be  more  likely  mated  by  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Bread  Loaf  to  see  questions  or  over-­runs.  Corp.,  includes  $1.15  million  for  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  can  take  that  10  percent  con-­ building  itself;Íž  $240,000  for  buying  tingency  and  keep  adjusting  it  down-­ the  land;Íž  $198,000  for  site  devel-­ ward,â&#x20AC;?  he  said. opment,  including  utilities,  curb-­ If  voters  approve  a  bond  between  ing,  paving,  grading,  landscaping  $1.8  million  and  $2  million  in  March,  and  more;Íž  $80,000  for  architectural  and  aldermen  agree  to  hire  Bread  Loaf,  and  engineering  fees;Íž  and  another  which  met  with  aldermen  on  Tuesday,  IRU Âż[WXUHV OHJDO IHHV SHU-­ (See  Station,  Page  3A)

Lincoln

Have a news tip?

Call Harriet Brown at 453-3166 NEWS

LINCOLN  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  United  Church  of  Lincoln  annual  meeting  will  be  held  Sunday,  Jan.  27.  After  the  9:45  morning  worship  service  there  will  be  a  potluck  lunch  at  Burnham  Hall  and  then  the  meeting.  You  are  welcome  to  attend  even  if  you  are  not  a  member.

On  Wednesday,  Jan.  16,  there  is  a  Mount  Abe  family  swim  from  7:30-­ 9  p.m.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  $5  per  family  or  $2  for  an  individual.  For  more  information,  contact  Mike  Corey  at  453-­5877.

Heating  assistance  and  emergency  wood  is  available  to  Lincoln  resi-­ dents.  Thanks  to  the  generosity  of  Lincoln  residents,  there  is  money  available  to  help  pay  for  heating  (fuel,  propane,  large  wood  deliv-­ ery)  for  those  in  need.  If  you  need  assistance  with  a  heating  payment  or  to  contribute  to  the  heating  assis-­ tance  or  for  more  information,  call  the  Rev.  Dave  Wood  at  453-­4280  or  Sally  Taylor  at  453-­5953.

Eagle  Youth  Wrestling  signups  are  on  Wednesday,  Jan.  16,  at  5:30  p.m.  in  the  Mount  Abe  wrestling  room  with  Nick  Mayer.  From  Jan.  $SULO ÂżYH WRZQ HOHPHQWDU\ school  students  can  take  advan-­ tage  of  a  great  opportunity  to  learn  to  wrestle.  Wrestling  is  a  fun  and  challenging  sport  that  teaches  you  fantastic  skills  for  now  and  later  in Â

life.  Learn  from  coaches  Nick  May-­ er,  Josh  Conant,  Dean  Bachand  and  Aaron  Philips  and  then  put  it  to  use  in  the  2013  wrestling  tournament  se-­ ries.  Wrestling  is  open  to  boys  and  girls  in  grades  K-­6;͞  practice  is  held  from  5:30-­6:30  p.m.  on  Wednesday  and  Thursday  for  grades  K-­2,  and  Wednesday,  Thursday  and  Friday  for  grades  3-­6  at  the  Mount  Abe  high  school  wrestling  room.  To  get  started  the  cost  is  $10.  Then  if  you  decide  to  enter  tournaments  there  is  a  tournament  fee.  To  learn  more,  call  Nick  Mayor  at  453-­7005  or  come  to  the  signups.

In  the  Burnham  Music  Series  at  Burnham  Hall  come  Saturday  night,  Jan.  12,  at  7:30  p.m.  to  enjoy  the  Modern  Grass  Quintet  playing  tradi-­ tional  and  contemporary  bluegrass.

On  Saturday,  Jan.  12,  the  Addison  County  Maple  School  will  be  held  at  Middlebury  Union  High  School  on  Charles  Avenue  just  off  Route  7.  The  schedule  is:  8  a.m.,  registration;͞  9  a.m.,  welcome  in  the  auditorium,  GRRU SUL]H GUDZLQJV VWDWH RI WKH LQ-­ dustry  discussion,  and  quality  con-­ trol  and  safety  presentation;͞  10:30  a.m.,  Session  I;͞  11:45  a.m.,  lunch  and  trade  show;͞  1:30  p.m.,  Session  II;͞  3  p.m.,  Session  III;͞  4:15  p.m.,  have  a  safe  trip  home.

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  January  10,  2012  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  3A

By  the  way (Continued  from  Page  1A) Fans  young  and  not  so  young  are  invited  out  on  the  ice  with  their  heroes.  The  women  will  be  avail-­ DEOH WR VNDWH DW &KLS .HQ\RQ $UHQD this  Saturday,  Jan.  12,  following  the  3  p.m.  game  vs.  Amherst.  The  Panther  men  will  host  fans  following  WKHLU S P JDPH RQ WKH IROORZLQJ Saturday,  Jan.  19,  after  their  game  vs.  Bowdoin.  Team  photos  will  be  given  out  at  each  event  with  players  avail-­ able  for  skate-­a-­longs  and  autograph  signing.  The  event  is  sponsored  by  Friends  of  Panther  Hockey.

Shoreham  Town  Clerk  Amy  Douglas  reminded  us  that  anyone  hoping  to  be  on  the  Town  Meeting  'D\ EDOORW IRU D WRZQ RI¿FH PXVW KDYH SHWLWLRQV DQG FRQVHQW IRUPV ¿OHG DW WKHLU ORFDO WRZQ RI¿FH not  later  than  Jan.  28.  All  the  WRZQ FOHUNV KDYH IRUPV DQG WKH 6HFUHWDU\ RI 6WDWHœV ZHEVLWH ZZZ VHF VWDWH YW XV KDV LQIR DV ZHOO <RXU WRZQ FDQ XVH \RXU KHOS ² run  for  a  position.

Snow  snakes PLASTIC  COVERED  HAY EDOHV VQDNH WKHLU ZD\ DFURVV D ¿HOG RQ D :H\EULGJH IDUP 7XHVGD\ DIWHUQRRQ

teams  for  a  mini-­golf  league  that  will  play  for  the  next  three  months  indoors  at  Whirlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  World  and  raise  money  for  the  group  Helping  2YHUFRPH 3RYHUW\ÂśV (IIHFWV RU +23( 7KH DGXOW OHDJXH ZLOO SOD\ RQ Wednesday  nights,  7-­9  p.m.  There  will  be  a  charge  of  $12  per  partici-­ pant,  per  week,  and  they  are  hoping  to  sign  up  26  teams  of  two  people  HDFK /RRN IRU D UDIĂ&#x20AC;H HYHU\ week,  cash  prizes,  trophies  and  a  SRUWLRQ RI SURFHHGV ZLOO EHQHÂżW WKH JUHDW ZRUN RI +23( 6LJQ XS LQ person  at  Whirlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  World  or  Little  Pressroom.

Speakers  of  Spanish  are  invited  WR DWWHQG D ZHHNO\ FRQYHUVDWLRQ JURXS DW ,OVOH\ 3XEOLF /LEUDU\ LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ 6HVVLRQV NLFNHG RII this  past  Tuesday  and  will  be  held  UHJXODUO\ RQ 7XHVGD\V IURP a.m.  to  noon.  Some  Spanish  speak-­ ing  ability  is  desirable.  Challenge  \RXUVHOI )RU IXUWKHU LQIRUPDWLRQ FDOO WKH OLEUDU\ DW

Among  the  recently  announced  Pat  Boera,  a  guiding  force  behind  )DQQ\ $OOHQ &RUSRUDWLRQ )RXQGDWLRQ 0LGGOHEXU\ÂśV )HVWLYDO RQ WKH *UHHQ JUDQWV ² WRWDOLQJ ² WR is  alerting  anyone  who  has  been  QRQSURÂżWV LQ 9HUPRQW WKDW VHUYH bitten  by  the  musical  theater  bug  that  people  who  are  sick  and  poor  were  WKH /\ULF 7KHDWUH &RPSDQ\ LV ORRN-­ DZDUGV WR WZR $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ RUJD-­ ing  for  help  with  its  spring  produc-­ QL]DWLRQV )DQQ\ $OOHQ &RUSRUDWLRQ WLRQ RI Âł2OLYHU WKH 0XVLFDO ´ $ DOORFDWHG WR WKH 9HUJHQQHV kick-­off/informational  meeting  will  EDVHG -RKQ *UDKDP 6KHOWHUÂśV Âł1R ,QGHSHQGHQW SKRWR 7UHQW &DPSEHOO be  held  next  Wednesday,  Jan.  16,  One  Left  Outsideâ&#x20AC;?  program  to  at  7  p.m.  at  South  Burlington  High  support  permanent  independent  School,  with  youth  auditions  the  housing  for  15-­30  people  with  following  Saturday,  Jan.  19,  begin-­ psychiatric  or  addiction  related  disor-­ ning  at  8  a.m.  and  adult  auditions  on  GHUV DQG WR WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ GLUHFWRU -LP 0RXOWRQ IRU D 7XHVGD\ 7KXUVGD\ -DQ 0RUH &RPPXQLW\ &DUH &RDOLWLRQ VXSSHUV increase  in  annual  funding  to  information  is  online  at  www.lyric-­ for  homeless  families  and  individu-­ $10,000.  The  board  eventually  theatrevt.org. als  in  need. said  no  because  of  its  tight  budget;Íž  spending  is  being  driven  higher  by  7KH $PHULFDQ /HJLRQ 3RVW *RY 3HWHU 6KXPOLQÂśV RIÂżFH ÂżUH ERQG SD\PHQWV DQG WKH JUDQG Ladies  Auxiliary  in  Bristol  is  hold-­ put  out  word  this  week  that  His  list  has  not  grown.  LQJ D Ă&#x20AC;HD PDUNHW RQ )HE WR ([FHOOHQF\ KDG PDGH D FRXSOH The  board  also  denied  a  simi-­ EHQHÂżW WKH $X[LOLDU\ 6FKRODUVKLS GR]HQ DSSRLQWPHQWV DV RI 'HF lar  $3,000  request  that  had  been  )XQG 9HQGRUV ZKR ZRXOG OLNH WR $PRQJ WKHP 6KXPOLQ submitted  earlier  from  the  Addison  UHVHUYH D VSDFH IRU WKH HYHQW VKRXOG reappointed  Charlie  Kireker  of  &RXQW\ (FRQRPLF 'HYHORSPHQW GR VR DV VRRQ DV SRVVLEOH 6SDFHV :H\EULGJH WR WKH *RYHUQRUÂśV &RUS EXW JUDQWHG RQH IURP WKH DUH HDFK YHQGRUV PXVW EULQJ &RXQFLO RQ (QHUJ\ DQG WKH $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ 3DUHQW &KLOG their  own  tables.  Mail  payments  (QYLURQPHQW DQG /HLFHVWHUÂśV &HQWHU EHFDXVH PHPEHUV VDLG LW WR -RDQQD 7DWUR ,UHODQG 5RDG -RVHSK :DWVRQ WR WKH -XGLFLDO had  been  promised  in  2012.  6WDUNVERUR 97 Nominating  Board.  He  also  reap-­ Â&#x2021; $SSURYHG D ÂłFRQFHSWXDO DJUHH-­ SRLQWHG 'DYLG )HQVWHU WR WKH mentâ&#x20AC;?  with  the  Vermont  Agency  of  Folks  from  the  Little  Pressroom  SRVW RI $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ 6WDWHÂśV Transportation  for  a  grant  to  help  and  Whirlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  World  are  signing  up  Attorney. fund  replacement  of  the  railroad  RYHUSDVVHV RQ 0DLQ 6WUHHW DQG 0HUFKDQWV 5RZ 7RZQ 0DQDJHU MIKE JAMES .DWKOHHQ 5DPVD\ VDLG WKH WRZQ DQG VTrans  have  agreed  the  town  will  eventually  manage  the  project,  with  former  town  manager  Bill  Finger  returning  to  oversee  the  work  as  a  consultant.  Â&#x2021; $JUHHG WR EX\ D QHZ 'RGJH &KDUJHU SROLFH FUXLVHU IURP )RVWHU Is  a  new  car  not  0RWRUV ,QF IRU )RVWHU ZDV the  low  bidder.  in  your  budget?  Â&#x2021; $GRSWHG DQ PLOOLRQ EXGJHW KĆľĆ&#x152; Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ć&#x;ÄŽÄ&#x17E;Ä&#x161; WĆ&#x152;Ä&#x17E;ͲKÇ ĹśÄ&#x17E;Ä&#x161; dĹ˝Ç&#x2021;Ĺ˝Ć&#x161;Ä&#x201A;Ć?

IRU WKH XSFRPLQJ ÂżVFDO \HDU VXEMHFW Ä?ŽžÄ&#x17E; Ç Ĺ?Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161; Ä&#x201A; ĨĆ&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x17E; Ä?ƾžĆ&#x2030;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152; Ć&#x161;Ĺ˝ WR 0DUFK YRWHU DSSURYDO DQG VHW D Ä?ƾžĆ&#x2030;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152; Ç Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x201A;ĹśĆ&#x161;Ç&#x2021;Í&#x2022; Ď­Í&#x2DC;ϾК ÄŽĹśÄ&#x201A;ĹśÄ?Ͳ Jan.  22  public  hearing  on  the  plan  (See  story,  Page  1A).  The  budget,  Ĺ?ĹśĹ?Í&#x2022; Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; Ď­ Ç&#x2021;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152; ŽĨ Ć&#x152;Ĺ˝Ä&#x201A;Ä&#x161;Ć?Ĺ?Ä&#x161;Ä&#x17E; Ä&#x201A;Ć?Ͳ if  adopted,  will  mean  a  5.5-­cent  tax  Ć?Ĺ?Ć?Ć&#x161;Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ?Ä&#x17E;Í&#x2DC; Ä&#x201A;ĹŻĹŻ Ĺ˝Ć&#x152; Ä&#x17E;ĹľÄ&#x201A;Ĺ?ĹŻ Ć&#x161;Ĺ˝ Ć?Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x161; ĆľĆ&#x2030; increase  due  to  town  spending  before  Ä&#x201A;Ĺś Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x2030;Ć&#x2030;Ĺ˝Ĺ?ĹśĆ&#x161;ĹľÄ&#x17E;ĹśĆ&#x161;Í&#x2DC; any  effect  from  school  spending.

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

5HVLGHQWV RIÂżFLDOV H\H 0RQURH 6WUHHW VDIHW\ By  ANDY  KIRKALDY 0,''/(%85< ² 7KH 0LGGOHEXU\ VHOHFWERDUG RQ 0RQGD\ WROG PRUH WKDQ D KDOI GR]HQ 0RQURH Street  residents  that  the  town  would  VWXG\ LQ &KDLUPDQ 'HDQ *HRUJHÂśV ZRUGV ÂłWUDIÂżF FDOPLQJ DQG RWKHU alternativesâ&#x20AC;?  to  make  a  short  stretch  of  their  road  safer.  That  study,  to  be  done  by  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  public  works  committee,  followed  UHPDUNV DW WKH ERDUGÂśV 0RQGD\ PHHW-­ ing  from  residents  that  they  felt  there  was  a  problem  on  a  road  that  students  walk  on  to  reach  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  high,  elementary  and  middle  schools;Íž  that  residents  often  walk  and  bike  on;Íž  and  is  used  by  a  number  of  motorists  as  DQ DOWHUQDWLYH WR &RXUW 6WUHHW â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  kind  of  scary  at  times,â&#x20AC;?  said  Jim  Bruce,  and  Lorraine  Besser-­ Jones  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;For  anyone  who  walks  on  the  street,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  an  unsafe  thing.â&#x20AC;?

The  boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  decision  also  followed  a  report  at  the  meeting  by  Police  &KLHI 7RP +DQOH\ WKDW WKH WUDIÂżF RQ 0RQURH 6WUHHW LV QRW ÂłH[FHSWLRQ-­ ally  heavyâ&#x20AC;?  and  that  he  had  found  no  history  of  accidents  on  the  road.  The  board  also  heard  an  estimate  IURP SXEOLF ZRUNV KHDG 'DQ :HUQHU that  it  would  cost  about  $225,000  to  install  sidewalk  on  the  0.19-­mile  stretch  in  question  between  Buttolph  'ULYH DQG 5RJHUV 5RDG â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  dilemma  is  the  drainage,â&#x20AC;?  Werner  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  is  a  pretty  expensive  project.â&#x20AC;?

Selectman  Victor  Nuovo  was  the  PRVW YRFDO RQ 0RQGD\ LQ VXSSRUW-­ ing  the  residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  cause.  He  called Â

0RQURH 6WUHHW DQ ÂłDFFLGHQWDO Street.  Selectwoman  Susan  Shashok  bypass,â&#x20AC;?  and  said  that  even  though  also  backed  the  pathway  concept.  Hanleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  study  showed  a  moderate  Â&#x2021; 7RZQ SODQQHU )UHG 'XQQLQJWRQ number  of  cars  that  he  suspected  that  called  narrowing  the  traveled  road-­ many  of  those  cars  were  â&#x20AC;&#x153;bunchedâ&#x20AC;?  ZD\ ÂłD SURYHQ ZD\´ WR VORZ WUDIÂżF at  certain  times  of  day.  Â&#x2021; %UXFH VXJJHVWHG VSHHG EXPSV RU â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  would  think  that  number  would  dips. be  excessive,â&#x20AC;?  he  said. Â&#x2021; +DQOH\ QRWHG WKDW VWULSLQJ RII At  the  same  time,  Nuovo  acknowl-­ SHGHVWULDQ ZDONZD\V DORQJ 0RQURH edged  the  sidewalk  was  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;costlyâ&#x20AC;?  had  been  considered  eight  years  ago,  answer,  and  board  members  did  not  when  the  problem  was  also  studied  speak  in  favor  of  and  the  three-­way  that  approach.  stop  was  installed  Nuovo  did  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The dilemma is at  the  intersection  support  resident  Ted  the drainage, it is RI 0RQURH DQG Shamboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  proposal  %XWWROSK 'ULYH of  blocking  off  a pretty expensive Â&#x2021; : H U Q H U the  intersection  of  project.â&#x20AC;? said  a  long-­term  0RQURH 6WUHHW DQG VROXWLRQ ZDV WR Âż[ â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dan Werner, the  intersection  of  5RJHUV 5RDG ZKLFK FRQQHFWV 0RQURH Middlebury public works 0RQURH DQG &KDUOHV ZLWK &RXUW 6WUHHW streets  where  they  near  the  Hannaford  plaza.

ERWK PHHW 5RXWH ,I WKH\ DOLJQHG â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  have  a  safe  little  directly  across  from  one  another,  street,â&#x20AC;?  Shambo  said.

WUDIÂżF Ă&#x20AC;RZ ZRXOG EH PRUH HIÂżFLHQW That  idea  did  not  spark  vocal  (20  percent  more,  he  said  after  the  support  among  board  members,  but  meeting)  and  drivers  would  be  less  there  were  other  suggestions  made  LQFOLQHG WR XVH 0RQURH 6WUHHW DV D E\ WRZQ RIÂżFLDOV DQG UHVLGHQWV bypass.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  well  documented  that  Â&#x2021; 5HVLGHQW -DFNLH 1LHQRZ intersection  needs  to  be  straightened  suggested  establishing  pathways  out,â&#x20AC;?  Werner  said. toward  the  high  and  middle  schools,  *HRUJH VDLG WKH SXEOLF ZRUNV like  those  that  connect  Buttolph  committee  would  probably  focus  on  $FUHV ZLWK 0DU\ +RJDQ 6FKRRO less  costly  choices,  and  said  he  did  *HRUJH VDLG WKH\ FRXOG SRVVLEO\ QRW IDYRU VKXWWLQJ RII 5RJHUV 5RDG UXQ IURP :RRGODQG 3DUN WR 0RQURH â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  there  are  other  solutions  â&#x20AC;Ś  6WUHHW DQG IURP 5RJHUV 5RDG WKURXJK WKH\ VKRXOG EH FRQVLGHUHG ÂżUVW ´ WKH 'DQ\RZ 'ULYH DUHD WR &RXUW *HRUJH VDLG Street,  and  one  suggestion  after  In  other  business,  the  selectboard: the  meeting  was  to  better  connect  Â&#x2021; +HDUG D SOHD IURP $GGLVRQ 2YHUEURRN 'ULYH ZLWK 7KRPDV &RXQW\ 7UDQVLW 5HVRXUFHV H[HFXWLYH

CAR BUYING TIP OF THE MONTH

Station (Continued  from  Page  2A) Hawley  said  a  new  station  could  be  operative  this  year.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  approved,  then  the  build-­ ing  could  be  done  by  the  end  of  November,â&#x20AC;?  Hawley  said.  $OGHUPHQ KDYH QRW PDGH ÂżQDO a  decision,  but  Hawley  said  Bread  Loafâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  design-­build  process  ensures  a  cost-­controlled  result  because  every  element  in  the  project  will  be  bid  out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  competitive  process,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  In  other  business  on  Tuesday,  aldermen:  Â&#x2021; &RQWLQXHG WR GLVFXVV D IRUPDO

Where  Courtesy  &  Service  Are  Not  Forgotten

policy  on  how  to  handle  the  cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Water  Tower  Fund,  which  now  has  a  balance  of  a  little  less  than  $80,000;Íž  the  fund  is  owed  another  $35,700  by  the  opera  house,  and  is  fed  by  leases  from  cellphone  companies  who  hang  broadcast  equipment  on  the  cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  former  water  tower  that  total  about  $100,000  a  year.  Aldermen  made  no  decision,  but  reviewed  a  draft  that  would  create  a  committee  to  make  recommendations  to  the  full  council  about  fund  alloca-­ tions,  which  would  be  devoted  to  capi-­ WDO LPSURYHPHQWV WKDW ZRXOG EHQHÂżW citizens,  increase  â&#x20AC;&#x153;livability,â&#x20AC;?  focus  on Â

projects  supported  by  the  town  plan,  promote  economic  development,  and/ or  be  â&#x20AC;&#x153;leveraged  with  additional  fund  sources  whenever  possible.â&#x20AC;?

Hawley  also  cited  the  Water  Tower  Fund  as  a  possible  source  for  money  if  the  police  station  did  not  have  a  contingency  and  then  went  over  budget. Â&#x2021; 'LVFXVVHG D UHTXHVW IURP WKH Bixby  Library  board  for  a  major  increase  in  city  support  for  the  library,  and  decided  to  invite  Bixby  representatives  to  a  future  meeting.  Â&#x2021; 0HW ZLWK UHSUHVHQWDWLYHV RI the  Vergennes  Partnership  and  the Â

Vergennes  Opera  House  to  hear  updates  on  those  organizationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  DFWLYLWLHV DQG ÂżQDQFLDO KHDOWK Andy  Kirkaldy  may  be  reached  at  andyk@addisonindependent.com.

Mike James

Sales  &  Leasing  Consultant  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  Toyota  Sales Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; &HOO )D[ Â&#x2021; (PDLO PMDPHV#KHULWDJHYW FRP

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a story behind every smile...

and everyone wants to have a smile they feel good about, no matter their age, gender, profession or circumstance.

We provide our patients not only exceptional results, but a pleasing experience as well.

So whatever the story may be â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to be part of yours.

Our services include: Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; iÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;>Â?Ă&#x160;VÂ?i>Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;>Â&#x2DC;`Ă&#x160;iĂ?>Â&#x201C;Ă&#x192; Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Â&#x2C6;Â?Â?Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}Ă&#x192;]Ă&#x160; iĂ&#x20AC;iVĂ&#x160; Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;Ă&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192; Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;`}iĂ&#x192;]Ă&#x160; Â&#x201C;ÂŤÂ?>Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x192; Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;*>Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;>Â?Ă&#x160;>Â&#x2DC;`Ă&#x160;vĂ&#x2022;Â?Â?Ă&#x160;`iÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x20AC;iĂ&#x192;

Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Ă?Ă&#x152;Ă&#x20AC;>VĂ&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192; Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;<Â&#x153;Â&#x153;Â&#x201C;Ă&#x160;7Â&#x2026;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;iÂ&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;} Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;,Â&#x153;Â&#x153;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x160;V>Â&#x2DC;>Â?Ă&#x192; Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Â&#x2C6;}Â&#x2026;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x160;}Ă&#x2022;>Ă&#x20AC;`Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;>Â&#x2DC;`Ă&#x160;Â&#x201C;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;i°

Always Accepting New Patients & Emergencies

Dr. Brian Saltzman

Dr. John Viskup

t $PVSU 4USFFU .JEEMFCVSZ 75

Please visit us at saltzmandental.com.

PAGE  4A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  January  10,  2013

A DDIS ON Â Â INDE P E NDEN T

Letters

Editorials

to the Editor

Is  a  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;dry-­roadsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  policy  needed?

When  faced  with  the  prosSHFW RI FXWWLQJ PRUH RXW RI LWV PLOOLRQ EXGJHW WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ VHOHFWERDUG VSHQW WRXJK PLQXWHV RQ Monday  searching  the  budgetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  line  items  for  a  few  extra  dollars  here  and  WKHUH 7KH\ FRPH XS ZLWK MXVW XQGHU ZLWK DQRWKHU VWLOO WR ÂżQG WR NHHS WKH SURSRVHG WD[ KLNH FDSSHG DW FHQWV 6HOHFWERDUG PHPEHU 1LFN $UWLP VXJJHVWHG FXWWLQJ LQ RQH OLQH LWHP OHVV VDOW XVH RQ UHVLGHQWLDO VLGH URDGV 7KH WRZQ KDG EXGJHWHG for  the  year.  The  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  main  thoroughways,  he  said,  would  continue  getting  the  same  treatment  as  in  the  past,  but  he  suggested  cutting  back  on  the  use  of  so  much  salt  on  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  side  roads  and  ask  residents  to  adapt  to  winter  driving  conditions  without  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;dry-­roadsâ&#x20AC;?  policy  the  town  currently  follows.

We  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  agree  more.  While  many  town  residents  obviously  appreciate  snow  covered  roads  to  be  plowed  clear,  salted  and  returned  to  the  dry-­roads  condition  of  a  summer  day,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  an  expensive  process  and  an  unnecessary  luxury.  We  live  in  Vermont.  It  snows  here  in  winter.  Residents  should  be  expected  to  take  personal  responsibity  to  drive  safely  on  snow-­covered  roads  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  especially  the  side  roads  serving  residential  areas.

The  primary  roads  through  the  town  and  throughout  the  downtown,  out  to  the  hospital,  and  primary  residential  access  roads  (like  Washington  Street  Extension  and  Seminary  Street  Extension)  and  those  serving  the  schools  and  business  districts  (such  as  Exchange  Street)  would  be  plowed  and  salted  DV XVXDO EHFDXVH WKH DEXQGDQFH RI WUDIÂżF WKHUH PDNHV D GU\ URDGV SROLF\ smart  from  a  safety  perspective.  Similarly,  there  may  be  a  few  roads  on  steep  inclines  (the  Chipman  Hill  area,  for  example)  that  deserve  special  treatment  for  safety  reasons.  But  for  most  of  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  residential  areas  and  off-­shoots  in  the  more  rural  areas  of  town,  a  saner  policy  of  winter  snow  removal  makes  sense.  Such  a  change  could  also  reduce  the  number  of  passes  snowplows  PDNH RYHU D VSHFLÂżF VWUHWFK RI URDG SURGXFLQJ VDYLQJV LQ JDVROLQH XVHG DQG a  reduction  in  overtime  hours.  Suddenly,  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  talking  real  savings.

Nor  would  Middlebury  be  pioneering  new  policy  by  not  using  as  much  salt  on  side  roads,  and  not  getting  them  back  to  dry  asphalt  within  a  day  or  two  after  winter  storms.  As  Artim  discovered  in  Syracuse,  N.Y.,  that  big  Northeastern  city  has  a  successful  snow  removable  policy  that  limits  salt  use  on  side  roads.  Similarly,  many  mountain  towns  in  the  West  simply  accept  that  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  be  driving  on  snow-­covered  roads  throughout  the  winter,  and  hail  WKHLU URDG FUHZV DQG WRZQ RIÂżFLDOV IRU NHHSLQJ WKH URDGV DFFHVVLEOH The  dry-­roads  policy  in  Middlebury  certainly  produces  clean,  dry  roads  for  much  of  the  winter;Íž  and  no  one  can  argue  that  the  road  crews  arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  doing  their  jobs  well.  But  if  the  argument  against  changing  the  policy,  as  Public  Works  Director  Dan  Werner  suggested  at  Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  meeting,  is  that  some  people  might  get  upset  if  the  roads  stayed  snowy,  and  furthermore,  that  it  ZRXOG EH GLIÂżFXOW IRU SXEOLF ZRUNV WR NQRZ ZKLFK URDGV WR VDOW DQG ZKLFK would  not  be  salted,  well,  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  much  of  a  defense  of  the  status  quo.  The  reason  not  to  change  the  current  policy  would  be  if  it  would  place  the  public  in  unncessary  danger,  or  if  change  would  not  yield  the  expected  savings.  But  if  those  two  arguments  cannot  be  made,  and  the  town  can  provide  reasonably  safe  roads  at  substantial  savings,  by  all  means  letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  look  at  changing  the  current  policy.  7KH VHOHFWERDUG GLG DJUHH WR FXW RXW RI WKH VDOW EXGJHW VHH VWRU\ RQ 3DJH $ DQG WKDWÂśV D JRRG ÂżUVW VWHS %XW LQ WKH VHDUFK IRU DQRWKHU to  cut,  we  think  the  selectboard  could  be  bold  enough  to  suggest  that  less  salt  is  a  better  bargain  for  taxpayers  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  then  listen  to  what  residents  have  to  VD\ :LWK WRZQ WD[HV JRLQJ XS FHQWV DQG VFKRRO WD[HV OLNHO\ WR EH KLJKHU as  well,  they  may  embrace  the  snowy  roads  policy  as  the  hearty  Vermonters  they  are  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  enjoy  the  lack  of  salt  scraped  onto  their  lawns  come  spring.

Angelo  S.  Lynn

Porterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  miscalculation In  doing  the  right  thing,  Porter  got  slapped  around  by  the  state  regulatory  agency  for  miscalculating  how  much  a  new,  electronic  medical  records  sys-­ tem  would  cost.  The  Middlebury  hospital  took  on  the  challenge  of  converting  WR D GLJLWDO YHUVXV SDSHU EDVHG ÂżOLQJ V\VWHP RI SDWLHQWÂśV UHFRUGV EHFDXVH it  believed  it  would  provide  better  patient  care  in  the  long-­term  at  less  cost.  Porterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  mistake  was  in  estimating  the  cost  of  the  IT  ststem  far  too  low,  partially  because  it  assumed  it  could  handle  some  of  the  transition  on  its  RZQ 7XUQV RXW 3RUWHU ZDV IRUFHG WR PDNH PRUH FXVWRPL]HG FKDQJHV WR ÂżW LWV processes  than  expected;Íž  and  the  time  it  took  to  get  its  staff  up  to  speed  took  far  longer  than  anyone  expected.  The  result  is  that  an  IT  project  that  was  sup-­ SRVHG WR FRVW PLOOLRQ LV UXQQLQJ SHUFHQW RYHUEXGJHW To  remedy  those  cost  overruns,  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  regulatory  body,  the  Vermont  Department  of  Financial  Regulation  (DFR),  had  to  play  tough  with  Porterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  management  and  board  oversight  (see  story  Page  1A),  but  just  last  week  ap-­ SURYHG D PLOOLRQ WRWDO H[SHQGLWXUH IRU WKH SURMHFW ² DOORZLQJ 3RUWHU WR get  on  with  its  business  of  creating  a  better  health  care  facility.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  good  about  that  process.  Through  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  DFR,  the  public  has  a  state  agency  that  is  overseeing  hospital  budgets  close  enough  to  spot  waste,  cost-­overruns,  potential  mismanagement  and  unnecessary  overlaps  in  service.  With  the  cost  of  health  care  booming,  that  oversight  helps  protect  consumers  from  even  higher  costs.

But  hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  silly:  Porterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  error  was  not  because  of  gross  misman-­ agement  of  the  system,  but  in  under-­estimating  how  much  the  system  would  cost.  Back  in  2010,  if  Porter  had  projected  the  cost  of  the  improved  system  ZRXOG EH PLOOLRQ DQG MXVWLÂżHG WKDW LW LV OLNHO\ WKDW UHJXODWRU\ V\VWHP would  have  approved  that  expense  and  Porter  would  have  come  close  to  its  EXGJHW 1R SUREOHP %XW EHFDXVH RIÂżFLDOV DW 3RUWHU DVVXPHG WKLQJV ZRXOG JR smoothly  and  they  wanted  to  budget  as  close  to  actual  expenses  as  possible  ZLWKRXW LQĂ&#x20AC;DWLQJ LWV EXGJHW IRU VXFK FRQWLQJHQFLHV WKH\ JRW KDPPHUHG when  things  did  not  go  well.

The  upshot  of  this  whole  episode  is  that  the  state  is  allowing  Porter  to  ab-­ sorb  the  cost  overruns  in  its  prior  and  current  budgets  and  therefore  continue  to  implement  the  system.  (What  other  realistic  outcome  could  there  be?)  Por-­ WHU EHDUV WKH IXOO FRVW RI WKH SURMHFW DV LW DOZD\V ZRXOG KDYH 1R RQH EHQH¿W-­ ted  from  the  cost  over-­run;͞  no  one  at  Porter  wanted  to  see  it  take  longer,  and  no  one  was  grossly  mismanaging  their  duties.  Indeed,  cost  overruns  happen  all  the  time  with  complex  IT  installations  simply  because  there  are  many  unknowns  when  installing  the  system.

Why  the  charades?  Because  that  is  also  part  of  the  process.

Angelo  S.  Lynn

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Periodicals  Postage  Paid  at  Middlebury,  Vt.  05753

Postmaster,  send  address  change  to  Addison  Independent, 3 2 %R[ 0DSOH 6WUHHW 0LGGOHEXU\ 9HUPRQW Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; )D[ ( 0DLO QHZV#DGGLVRQLQGHSHQGHQW FRP Â&#x2021; :HE 6LWH ZZZ DGGLVRQLQGHSHQGHQW FRP (GLWRU 3XEOLVKHU $QJHOR 6 /\QQ

$VVLVWDQW (GLWRU -RKQ 6 0F&ULJKW 5HSRUWHUV -RKQ )ORZHUV  Andy  Kirkaldy ;LDQ &KLDQJ :DUHQ %RRNNHHSHU /DXULH :HGJH &LUFXODWLRQ .HOO\ 2œ.HHIH )URQW 2I¿FH 9LFNL 1ROHWWH

$QJHOR /\QQ

$GYHUWLVLQJ 0DQDJHU &KULVWLQH /\QQ $GYHUWLVLQJ 5HSUHVHQWDWLYHV 3DP 'XQQH  Kim  Estey (OLVD )LW]JHUDOG 6DUDK )RRWH $GYHUWLVLQJ $VVW $QQD +DUULQJWRQ 3KRWRJUDSKHU 7UHQW &DPSEHOO

Kim  Estey

/DXULH :HGJH

3URGXFWLRQ 0DQDJHU 6XH /HJJHWW *UDSKLFV 6XVDQ 0LOOHU  Brian  King

-HQQLIHU 6DERXULQ  &DOHQGDU (GLWRU 7\SHVHWWHU  Jessie  Raymond

Vicki  Nolette

-RKQ )ORZHUV

3XEOLVKHG HYHU\ 0RQGD\ 7KXUVGD\ E\ WKH $GGLVRQ 3UHVV ,QF 0HPEHU 9HUPRQW 3UHVV $VVRFLDWLRQ 1HZ (QJODQG 3UHVV $V VRFLDWLRQ 1DWLRQDO 1HZVSDSHU $VVRFLDWLRQ 68%6&5,37,21 5$7(6 9HUPRQWÂą 0RQWKV 0RQWKV 0RQWKV 0RQWKV 2XW RI 6WDWH Âą 0RQWKV 0RQWKV 0RQWKV 0RQWKV 'LVFRXQWHG UDWH IRU 6HQLRU &LWL]HQV FDOO IRU GHWDLOV

7KH ,QGHSHQGHQW DVVXPHV QR ÂżQDQFLDO UHVSRQVLELOLW\ IRU W\SRJUDSKLFDO HUURUV LQ DGYHUWLVHPHQWV EXW ZLOO UHSULQW WKDW SDUW RI DQ DGYHUWLVHPHQW LQ ZKLFK WKH W\SRJUDSKLFDO HUURU RFFXUUHG $GYHUWLVHU ZLOO SOHDVH QRWLI\ WKH PDQDJHPHQW LPPHGLDWHO\ RI DQ\ HUURUV ZKLFK PD\ RFFXU 7KH $GGLVRQ ,QGHSHQGHQW 8636

Strict  N.Y.  gun  laws  ineffective

Ready  to  snap TALL  GRASS,  SLIG+7/< IURVWHG E\ ODVW 7KXUVGD\œV VXE ]HUR WHPSHUDWXUHV ¿JKWV DJDLQVW D VWLII ZLQG LQ D 0LGGOHEXU\ ¿HOG Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Five  reasons  to  raise  children  here Just  when  I  get  used  to  writing  â&#x20AC;&#x153;2012â&#x20AC;?  on  everything,  the  year  goes  and  switches  to  2013.  Since  2013  will  mark  the  second   anniversary  of  our  familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  move  to  Vermont,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  going  to  ring  in  the  New  Year  with  some  sweeping  generalizations  about  why  our  family  loves  living  here.  7KH IROORZLQJ VWDWHPHQWV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFW RQO\ P\ H[SHULHQFH GXU-­ ing  two  years  spent  in  my  particular  town.  Here  you  go: Five  Great  Reasons  to  Raise  Kids  in  Vermont  1.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  too  cold  for  evil.  We  have  three  little  girls  with  very  active  imaginations,  so  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  lot  of  fear  in  our  house.  Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  afraid  of  witches,  wizards,  monsters  and  (yes,  really)  blue-­ringed  octopi.  Never  mind  that  witches,  wizards  and  mon-­ VWHUV DUH ÂżFWLWLRXV RU WKDW EOXH ULQJHG octopi  require  an  OCEAN  to  survive.  No;Íž  whenever  one  of  our  daughters  gets  worked  up  over  some  evil  entity,  By  Faith all  my  husband  and  I  have  to  say  is,  Gong â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  any  (witches/wizards/ monsters/octopi)  in  Vermont.â&#x20AC;?  To  which  our  middle  child  always  adds  this  beautiful  bit  of  logic:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nope,  not  in  Vermont.  Too  COLD!â&#x20AC;?

2.  Lack  of  alpha-­parenting  outlets.  In  the  cities  we  pre-­ viously  inhabited  (Manhattan  and  the  San  Francisco  Bay  Area),  there  were  as  many  options  for  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  activities  as  stars  in  the  sky.  From  the  moment  your  child  turned  WKUHH LI \RX ZDQWHG LW \RX FRXOG ÂżQG LW PXVLF OHVVRQV voice  lessons,  dance  lessons,  sports,  martial  arts,  cooking  classes  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  you  name  it.  Where  we  now  live,  it  would  take  real  effort  to  become  a  hyper-­competitive  parent  with  over-­ scheduled  children.  (As  long  as  you  avoid  hockey.)  Here,  as  far  as  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  aware,  your  child  has  ONE  choice  before  WXUQLQJ ÂżYH J\PQDVWLFV $IWHU ÂżYH WKH FKRLFHV EURDGHQ somewhat  to  include  swimming,  dance  and  softball,  plus  skiing  and  skating  in  the  winter.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  lazy  parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  dream. Â

(As  long  as  you  avoid  hockey.)

3.  Simple  pleasures.  In  addition  to  extracurricular  activ-­ ities,  more  populous  areas  offer  a  variety  of  entertainment  options  for  children.  Deluxe  playgrounds!  Museums  by  the  score!  Stimulating  indoor  play  spaces!  Enormous  toy  stores!  My  daughters,  on  the  other  hand,  get  hysterically  excited  over  the  prospect  of  grocery  shopping  at  Han-­ nafordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,  where  they  might  ride  in  one  of  the  car  shopping  carts  and  get  a  free  sugar  cookie  at  the  bakery.  With  lim-­ ited  kid-­centric  entertainment  nearby,  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  learned  to  make  their  own  fun,  and  to  appreciate  the  times  when  we  do  travel  greater  distances  for  splash-­ LHU RSWLRQV 0\ ÂżYH \HDU ROG KDV DO-­ ready  planned  the  ULTIMATE  day  for  her  16th  birthday:  sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  take  her  sister  and  best  friend  to  jump  in  the  bouncy  house  at  Whirlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  World,  and  then  drive  up  to  Burlington  for  lunch  at  the  (very  modest,  by  most  city  stan-­ dards)  Burlington  Town  Center  Mall.  Apparently,  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  as  good  as  it  gets!

4.  It  toughens  them  up.  One  thing  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  NOT  limited  in  Vermont:  the  Great  Outdoors.  Vermont  kids  tend  to  spend  a  lot  of  time  outdoors,  in  all  sorts  of  weather.  This  exposure  to  nature,  combined  with  the  overall  safety  of  the  area  that  allows  for  less  supervised  wandering,  creates  some  tough  kids.  My  three  daughters  are  already  showing  a  strong  inclination  to  walk  out  in  a  snowstorm  wearing  Ă&#x20AC;LS Ă&#x20AC;RSV 7KH\ FOLPE URFNV VZLP LQ ODNHV DQG ULYHUV JHW FRPSOHWHO\ ÂżOWK\ DQG FDQ SOD\ MXVW DERXW DQ\WKLQJ ZLWK D VWLFN 0\ RQH \HDU ROGÂśV ÂżUVW ZRUGV ZHUH ÂłURFN´ DQG â&#x20AC;&#x153;acorn,â&#x20AC;?  my  three-­year-­old  wants  to  be  a  large-­animal  vet  ZKHQ VKH JURZV XS DQG P\ ÂżYH \HDU ROG FDQ LGHQWLI\ OR-­ cal  bird  calls  better  than  me.  But  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  still  waiting  for  the  day  when  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  stop  (See  Clippings,  Page  5A)

Clippings

6WDWH PXVW ÂżQG ZD\ WR IXQG LWV URDGV Funding  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  transportation  program  is  a  major  issue  on  the  agenda  of  this  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  legislative  session.  Since  2000,  miles  traveled  on  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  roads  have  increased  by  13  percent,  but  annual  gasoline  and  die-­ sel  fuel  tax  revenues  are  the  same  today  as  they  were  12  years  ago.  As  Vermonters  have  replaced  gas-­guzzlers  ZLWK PRUH IXHO HIÂżFLHQW YHKLFOHV WKH QHZ YHKLFOHV XVH less  fuel  per  mile.  Thus,  gas  and  diesel  taxes,  which  are  the  principal  sources  of  revenue  for  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Transpor-­ tation  Fund,  are  not  keeping  up  with  the  wear  and  tear  on  the  roads.

Over  the  past  10  years,  the  backlog  of  road  and  bridge  repair  projects  in  Vermont  has  grown.  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  roads,  once  among  the  best  in  New  England,  are  now  rated  as  below-­standard  by  many  national  transportation  orga-­ nizations.  Infusions  of  federal  funds  from  the  2009-­10  stimulus  program,  and  emergency  funds  from  Washing-­ By  Eric  L.  Davis ton  following  Tropical  Storm  Irene,  have  helped  the  state  repair  more  miles  of  road,  and  more  bridges,  in  the  past  three  years  than  in  much  of  the  previous  decade.

However,  these  federal  funds  are  drying  up.  Also,  the  dysfunctional  Congress  has  not  been  able  to  pass  a  multi-­ year  highway  and  transportation  bill  that  would  allow  the  states  to  anticipate  a  predictable  level  of  federal  spending  on  roads,  rail,  and  public  transport.  Thus,  Vermont  is  left  to  rely  primarily  on  declining  gas  tax  revenues  to  fund  its  transportation  program.

Vermont  is  not  alone  in  this  situation.  State  govern-­ ments  all  over  the  country  are  considering  how  best  to  fund  their  transportation  programs.  Four  alternatives  are Â

Politically Thinking

being  considered  nationally,  some  of  which  would  be  ap-­ plicable  to  Vermont,  others  not.  7KH ¿UVW LQDSSOLFDEOH RSWLRQ ZRXOG EH WROOV ZKLFK FDQ work  in  states  such  as  Massachusetts  where  much  travel  is  on  interstate  highways  with  a  limited  number  of  inter-­ changes,  but  not  in  a  rural  state  like  Vermont.  Another  unrealistic  option  would  be  a  miles  traveled  tax,  which  requires  installation  of  a  GPS  device  in  every  vehicle  to  keep  track  of  how  many  miles  it  has  been  driven.  This  option  is  expensive  to  implement  and  raises  serious  pri-­ vacy  concerns.

7KH ÂżUVW UHDOLVWLF RSWLRQ IRU 9HU-­ mont  is  raising  existing  gasoline  and  diesel  fuel  taxes.  While  the  easiest  option,  this  approach  has  unintended  consequences.  By  raising  the  price  of  gasoline,  it  will  encourage  more  mo-­ WRULVWV WR SXUFKDVH QHZ IXHO HIÂżFLHQW vehicles,  thus  exacerbating  the  prob-­ lem  of  declining  gas  tax  revenues  over  time.  Gasoline  taxes  are  also  re-­ gressive,  since  lower-­income  house-­ holds  spend  a  higher  proportion  of  their  incomes  on  gasoline  than  higher-­income  house-­ holds.  Additionally,  convenience  store  owners  in  border  towns  will  oppose  higher  gas  taxes,  since  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  gas  tax  is  already  higher  than  in  both  New  Hampshire  and  Massachusetts.

The  second  realistic  alternative  is  raising  additional  transportation  revenue  from  vehicle  registration  fees.  Many  states  now  charge  fees  that  are  calculated  as  a  proportion  of  the  vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  value,  as  opposed  to  Ver-­ PRQWÂśV Ă&#x20AC;DW FKDUJH RI IRU D RQH \HDU UHJLVWUDWLRQ )RU (See  Davis,  Page  5A)

According  to  FBI  crime  statistics,  in  2011  (statistics  for  2012  have  not  been  released  yet)  Vermont  KDG D ÂżUHDUP PXUGHU UDWH RI DQG D ÂżUHDUP UREEHU\ UDWH RI incidents  per  100,000  people.  For  comparison,  New  York  state,  which  KDV KDG WKH ÂżUHDUP UHJXODWLRQV WKDW Vermont  is  considering  in  place  for  VHYHUDO \HDUV KDG D ÂżUHDUP PXUGHU rate  of  4.12  per  100,000  people,  or  over  FIVE  times  as  high  as  Ver-­ PRQW 7KH ÂżUHDUP UREEHU\ UDWH LQ New  York  was  23.28  per  100,000  people  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  also  over  FIVE  times  as  high  as  Vermont.  Again,  these  statistics  are  per  100,000  people  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  total  population  of  the  state  has  no  effect  on  these  numbers.  There  are  a  great  many  factors  that  impact  these  VWDWLVWLFV ZLWK ÂżUHDUPV UHJXODWLRQV being  one  of  them. %XW LI ZHÂśUH H[SHULHQFLQJ ÂżYH times  fewer  murders  and  robberies  LQYROYLQJ ÂżUHDUPV WKDQ RXU FRQ-­ siderably  more  heavily  regulated  neighbors  to  the  west,  do  we  really  have  a  need  for  new  legislation?  ,Q RQO\ ÂżYH VWDWHV KDG ORZHU incidents  of  murder  per  capita  than  Vermont  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  New  Hampshire  was  one  of  them.  Perhaps,  instead  of  PRGHOLQJ RXU ÂżUHDUPV UHJXODWLRQV after  New  York,  we  should  instead  look  to  our  easterly  neighbors,  to  see  how  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  been  able  to  prevent  gun  violence.  The  num-­ bers  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  lie  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Vermont  and  New  Hampshire  must  be  doing  some-­ thing  right  compared  to  New  York.  The  relevant  difference:  Vermont  and  New  Hampshire  have  some  of  the  most  lax  gun  laws  in  the  country  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  New  York  has  some  of  the  strict-­ est.  Why  not  stick  with  what  works?

Bob  Looby Vergennes

Childcare  worker  against  union Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  a  small  business  owner.  I  provide  childcare  out  of  my  home  and  help  to  educate  the  youth  of  today  while  still  keeping  within  the  standards  the  state  has  set  forth.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  a  state  employee  and  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  a  union  worker.  Just  like  all  small  business  owners  I  follow  the  rules  and  am  happy  to  do  so  as  long  as  the  state  allows  me  the  ability  to  establish  my  own.  I  do  not  wish  to  be  unionized  and  have  yet  to  see  WKH EHQHÂżWV WKDW WKH $)7 $PHULFDQ Federation  of  Teachers)  continues  to  tout,  such  as  increases  in  pay,  more  and/or  better  professional  develop-­ ment  opportunities  and  a  stronger  voice.  Instead  I  see  exactly  what  I  get  right  now  minus  my  individual  voice  and  with  the  added  expense  of  agency  fees.  If  a  union  is  allowed  and  I  elect  not  to  be  a  member,  I  would  still  have  to  pay  my  â&#x20AC;&#x153;fair  shareâ&#x20AC;?  agency  fees,  an  added  expense  which  would  reduce  my  bottom  line  as  a  self-­employed  person.  Being  a  member  of  the  union  will  not  EHQHÂżW WKH FKLOGUHQ RU IDPLOLHV , VHUYH DQG FHUWDLQO\ QRW EHQHÂżW P\ business.  Why  should  I  pay  for  something  I  do  not  want?  Or,  why  would  I  want  to  be  part  of  some-­ thing  that  will  not  give  me  anything  I  do  not  already  have?  Something  that  I  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  even  ask  for.

As  a  self-­employed  childcare  provider,  I  set  my  own  rates.  The  state  does  not  set  my  rate  and  I  do  not  have  a  different  rate  for  children  whose  families  receive  subsidy  assistance.  Increasing  subsidy  rates  will  not  increase  my  pay.  It  ZRXOG RQO\ EHQH¿W WKH IDPLOLHV WKDW receive  that  assistance.  Further-­ more,  it  is  likely  that  subsidy  rates  will  increase  this  term  without  the  assistance  from  a  union.

As  a  state-­registered  child  care  provider  I  am  required  to  take  professional  development  courses  annually.  I  have  never  had  to  pay  for  any  course  and  have  found  the  courses  I  have  taken  to  be  very  helpful  and  insightful.  There  is  an  abundance  of  opportunities  avail-­ able  to  me  for  professional  develop-­ ment.  Free  courses  at  Mary  Johnson  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Center,  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Start  With  the  Artsâ&#x20AC;?  program  through  the  VSO,  Northern  Lights,  etc.  I  cannot  imag-­ ine  how  much  more  a  union  could  do  in  a  state  where  there  are  so  many  opportunities  for  professional  development  that  we  need  a  map  to  see  them  all.  I  am  glad  that  I  can  directly  con-­ tact  my  government  representatives,  the  Child  Development  Department  and  any  one  else  I  need,  or  want,  to  with  concerns  or  questions  about  home  childcare  programs.  If  I  am  (See  Letter,  Page  5A)

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  January  10,  2013  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  5A

Tar  sands  and  Town  Meeting  Day Health  programsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  end  will  hurt  many Vermont  town  meeting  is  tradi-­ rivers.  The  pipe  crosses  the  Black  tionally  a  forum  for  issues  that  are  lo-­ River,  which  empties  into  giant  Lake  cal  and  often  relatively  small  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  how  Memphremagog.  much  money  to  spend  on  mosquito  An  oil  spill  in  the  Northeast  King-­ FRQWURO IRU H[DPSOH dom  would  be  catastrophic  for  the  But  sometimes  the  matters  brought  state.  Imagine  black,  tar-­like  bitu-­ to  town  meeting  are  global  and  large.  PHQ FRDWLQJ ELUGV DQG ÂżVK LQ 9HU-­ 0DQ\ WRZQV IRU H[DPSOH YRLFHG mont,  the  way  oil  spills  damaged  the  their  opposition  to  the  continuing  ZLOGOLIH RI WKH *XOI RI 0H[LFR LQ WKH war  in  Iraq  in  2005.  BP  disaster.

This  year,  a  number  It  would  turn  parts  of  Vermont  towns  will  of  the  Green  Moun-­ be  considering  another  tain  State  into  a  Green  big  question  with  glob-­ Mountain  wasteland. al  implications:  Should  There  are  many  rea-­ they  go  on  record  as  sons  this  scenario  is  not  opposing  a  proposal  to  just  an  idle  fantasy. pipe  highly  polluting  The  pipeline  through  â&#x20AC;&#x153;tar  sandsâ&#x20AC;?  oil  through  Vermont  is  several  de-­ Vermont? cades  old.  It  crosses  Or  put  another  way,  some  streams  above  do  Vermonters  want  to  ground.  Compared  to  allow  the  dirtiest  oil  on  the  crude  oil  now  cours-­ the  planet  to  threaten  ing  through  the  line,  tar  our  prettiest  places? sands  oil  is  much  tough-­ Tar  sands  oil  is  pro-­ er  on  pipes.  Think  of  it  duced  in  Alberta,  Can-­ as  liquid  sandpaper  that  ada,  drawing  from  a  by Gregory Dennis can  grind  and  burn  its  huge  reservoir  of  dense,  way  through  pipe. carbon-­heavy  oil.  The  Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  just  what  hap-­ VXEVWDQFH LV H[WUDFWHG E\ GULOOLQJ DQG pened  along  the  Kalamazoo  River  in  open-­pit  mining  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  process  that  Michigan.  has  already  destroyed  hundreds  of  There,  a  pipe  carrying  tar  sands  oil  thousands  of  acres  of  Canadian  open  broke  and  emptied  more  than  a  mil-­ space.  OLRQ JDOORQV RI WR[LF RLO FRQWDPLQDW-­ And  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  just  the  beginning.  ing  a  30-­mile  stretch  of  the  river  as  Once  the  lucrative  tar  sands  oil  is  well  as  a  nearby  lake.  The  cleanup  H[WUDFWHG LW QHHGV WR EH OLTXHÂżHG is  still  going  on  two  years  later  at  heated  and  piped  thousands  of  miles  an  estimated  cost  of  more  than  $825  WR UHÂżQHULHV DQG SRUWV million  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  making  it  the  most  costly  The  proposed  Keystone  XL  pipe-­ inland  cleanup  of  an  oil  spill. line  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  from  central  Canada  through  And  wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  you  know  it:  The  WKH $PHULFDQ 0LGZHVW WR 7H[DV company  running  that  Michigan  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  has  received  a  lot  of  attention,  SLSHOLQH LV (QEULGJH 7KDWÂśV WKH VDPH highlighted  by  protests  led  in  part  by  RXWÂżW LQYROYHG LQ SODQV WR UXQ WDU Ripton  resident  Bill  McKibben  and  sands  oil  across  Canada  and  through  other  Vermonters.

Vermont.

But  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  also  clear  now  that  a  Ca-­ The  Burlington  City  Council  has  QDGLDQ FRPSDQ\ FDOOHG (QEULGJH already  gone  on  record  as  opposing  and  at  least  one  other  company  in-­ that  idea.  Similar  resolutions,  based  YROYLQJ ([[RQ 0RELO KDYH SODQV WR on  a  model  developed  by  350VT. UHYHUVH DQ H[LVWLQJ RLO SLSHOLQH WKDW org,  will  be  considered  at  many  town  runs  from  Portland,  Maine,  to  Mon-­ meetings  in  early  March.  The  resolu-­ treal  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  use  this  aging  pipeline  to  tions  will  be  put  before  those  meet-­ ship  tar  sands  oil  across  Vermont,  for  ings  either  by  voter  petitions  or  by  H[SRUW RXW RI 3RUWODQG the  selectboards  themselves.

The  pipeline  runs  through  10  Now  letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  take  a  quick  look  at  the  Vermont  towns  in  the  much  loved  global  picture.

Northeast  Kingdom,  including  more  The  worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  scientists  are  virtually  than  a  dozen  Vermont  lakes  and  unanimous  in  agreeing  that  climate Â

Between The Lines

change  is  a  clear  and  present  danger  to  the  future  of  humanity.  Global  temperatures  are  rapidly  rising,  and  climates  around  the  world  are  seeing  huge,  costly  disruptions  and  unusu-­ DOO\ H[WUHPH ZHDWKHU Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  seen  the  evidence  in  the  Northeast  from  Hurricanes  Irene  and  Sandy.  The  Midwest  has  re-­ cently  undergone  record  heat  and  drought,  while  portions  of  Southeast  Asia  have  seen  massively  destruc-­ WLYH Ă&#x20AC;RRGV 7KH $UFWLF LFHFDS H[SH-­ rienced  record  melting  last  summer,  portending  a  dangerous  rise  in  sea  levels  among  other  risks.

NASAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  top  climate  scientist,  James  Hansen,  Ph.D.,  has  said  about  WKH $OEHUWD WDU VDQGV ÂżHOGV Âł,I &DQ-­ ada  proceeds,  and  we  do  nothing,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  game  over  for  the  climate.â&#x20AC;?

Game  over.  This  is  a  not  a  dress  rehearsal.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  only  planet  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  got.

Canada  is  clearly  proceeding,  un-­ der  the  misguided  leadership  of  its  oil-­friendly  prime  minister,  Stephen  Harper.

So  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  up  to  us.

Demonstrations  against  piping  WDU VDQGV WKURXJK 1HZ (QJODQG DUH planned  in  Burlington  on  Jan.  23  and  Portland  on  Jan.  26.  There  will  also  be  a  big  350.org  event  in  Washing-­ ton,  D.C.,  on  Feb.  17,  to  urge  Presi-­ dent  Obama  to  oppose  the  Keystone  XL  tar  sand  pipeline  once  and  for  all.

But  you  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  to  travel  to  a  demonstration  to  make  your  voice  heard  on  this  issue.  Check  350VT.org  to  register  your  support  for  the  resolution  to  stop  the  pipeline  through  Vermont.  Tell  your  friends  about  this  issue  before  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  too  late.  Let  your  selectboard  members  know  you  want  the  resolution  to  be  considered  at  town  meeting.  Making  our  voices  heard  through  town  meetings,  on  issues  that  direct-­ O\ DIIHFW XV LV LQ WKH ÂżQHVW WUDGLWLRQ of  Vermont  democracy.  And  little  ac-­ tions  like  these  add  up.

Gregory  Dennisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  column  appears  here  every  other  Thursday  and  is  archived  on  his  blog  at  www.greg-­ dennis.wordpress.com.  Email:  greg-­ dennisvt@yahoo.com;Íž  Twitter:  @ greengregdennis. Â

Vermont  has  accomplished  more  These  programs  provide  the  only  than  most  states  to  help  working  option  for  affordable  coverage  for  Vermonters  gain  access  to  afford-­ working  Vermonters.  The  end  of  able  health  coverage  these  programs  will  through  programs  like  affect  about  30,000  VHAP  and  Catamount  Vermonters,  including  Health.  We  are  at  the  those  who  are  current-­ forefront  of  health  care  ly  enrolled  and  those  This  weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  writer  reform  and  once  again  LV 'RQQD 6XWWRQ who  are  uninsured  Vermont  was  named  as  Fay,  policy  director  who  will  have  to  ob-­ the  healthiest  state  in  for  the  Vermont  tain  coverage  through  the  nation.

WKH ([FKDQJH Campaign  for  Why  would  Gov.  +HDOWK &DUH 6HFXULW\ ,Q WKH ([FKDQJH Shumlin  advocate  for  Education  Fund. their  out-­of-­pocket  increasing  costs  to  (OOP)  costs  increase  working  Vermonters  dramatically.  These  ZKHQ WKH +HDOWK %HQH¿W ([FKDQJH are  costs  paid  on  top  of  premiums.  starts  January  2014  and  moving  the  Those  in  Catamount  Health  could  state  backwards?

VHH WKHLU 223 PD[LPXP LQFUHDVH VHAP  and  Catamount  Health  from  $1,050  year  to  as  much  as  will  end  Jan.  1,  2014,  when  the  $6,250  year.  Premiums  plus  OOP  +HDOWK %HQHÂżW ([FKDQJH VWDUWV costs  are  about  28  percent  of  gross Â

income  for  someone  making  about  $34,000  who  reaches  the  OOP  PD[LPXP Working  Vermonters  in  these  tough  economic  times  do  not  have  savings  to  fall  back  on.  Those  with  chronic  or  disabling  conditions  are  at  most  at  risk.  It  can  take  only  one  accident  or  medical  crisis  to  be  faced  with  overwhelming  medical  debt.  Faced  with  such  high  costs,  Vermonters  will  not  get  care  when  they  need  it  or  simply  not  enroll.

We  do  not  have  to  go  backwards.  The  Legislature  already  prioritized  this  spending  to  provide  affordable  coverage  to  working  Vermonters.  It  should  not  be  taken  away  now.  We  must  do  all  we  can  to  keep  moving  forward  on  the  promise  of  univer-­ sal  affordable  coverage  for  all  Ver-­ monters.

Community

Forum

Letter (Continued  from  Page  4A) forced  into  a  union  I  would  not  be  allowed  to  do  that  because  the  union  ZRXOG KDYH H[FOXVLYH UHSUHVHQWDWLRQ of  myself  and  my  colleagues.  Being  able  to  make  such  contacts  is  a  right  that  I  cherish  and  I  do  not  want  to  lose  that. Â

So,  if  a  union  is  not  going  to  increase  my  income,  takes  away  my  individual  voice,  AND  costs  me  money  (whether  or  not  I  join)  then  why  on  earth  should  we  have  a  union?  The  only  bottom  line  the  union  will  help  is  their  own  by  collecting  agency  fees  from  more Â

Letters to  the  editor The  Addison  Independent  encourages  readers  to  write  letters  to  the  editor.  We  believe  a  newspaper  should  be  a  community  forum  for  people  to  debate  issues  of  the  day Because  we  believe  that  accountability  makes  for Â

people.  We  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  ask  for  their  help  and  do  not  want  it.  I  chose  to  be  VHOI HPSOR\HG WR KDYH Ă&#x20AC;H[LELOLW\ and  freedom,  and  I  fear  a  union  would  take  that  away.  Morgan  Kittredge  Vergennes

responsible  debate,  we  will  print  signed  letters  only.  Be  sure  to  include  an  address  and  telephone  number,  too,  so  we  can  call  to  clear  up  any  questions.

If  you  have  something  to  say,  send  it  to:  Letters  WR WKH (GLWRU $GGLVRQ ,QGHSHQGHQW 3 2 %R[ Middlebury,  VT  05753.  Or  email  to news@addisonindependent.com

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

VERMONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TWICE-­WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 0LGGOHEXU\ 97 Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; ZZZ $GGLVRQ,QGHSHQGHQW FRP

Clippings (Continued  from  Page  4A) moaning,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gross,  cows!!!â&#x20AC;?  whenever  WKH VPHOO RI IHUWLOL]HG ÂżHOGV ZDIWV through  the  air.

(YHU\ERG\ NQRZV \RXU QDPH This  gets  a  little  tricky,  because  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  want  to  seem  like  a  negligent  mother,  or  get  in  trouble  with  my  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  grandparents.  So,  let  me  start  with  a  fact:  according  to  the  CQ  Pressâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  2010  state  crime  rankings,  Vermont  is  the  2nd  safest  state  in  the  nation  (after  New  Hampshire).  I  know  that  statistics  only  take  you  so  far,  that  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  important  to  be  vigilant,  and  that  bad  things  can  (and  do)  happen  anywhere.  But  I  do  feel  that  my  family  is  safer  in  Vermont  than  anywhere  else  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  lived,  and  hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  why:  We  know  people  everywhere  we  go.  Whether Â

weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  at  an  event,  in  the  library,  walk-­ ing  along  Main  Street,  or  eating  in  a  restaurant,  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  guaranteed  to  see  at  least  one  person  we  know  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  all  this  after  less  than  two  years  in  our  town.  So,  when  my  two  oldest  daughters  dash  ahead  of  me  into  the  library,  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  feel  a  panicked  urge  to  bark,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;STOP!  Wait  for  me!  Hold  my  hand!â&#x20AC;?  the  way  I  would  in  a  larger  town.  As  soon  as  my  girls  enter  that  library,  85  percent  of  the  patrons,  plus  the  librar-­ ians,  know  them  by  name.  This  may  not  be  preparing  my  daughters  well  for  life  outside  of  small-­town  Vermont.  In  fact,  NOTH-­ ING  on  this  list  is  likely  to  prepare  my  daughters  for  life  outside  small-­ town  Vermont.  But  maybe  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  greatest  reason  of  all  to  raise  kids  in Â

Vermont:  When  (or  if)  my  kids  leave  Vermont,  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  have  plenty  of  time  to  feel  scared,  to  get  overscheduled,  and  to  shop  in  major  department  stores.  A  childhood  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  safe,  re-­ OD[HG DQG DOORZV IRU SOHQW\ RI WLPH swimming  in  lakes  and  listening  to  birdcalls  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  now  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  something  rare  and  precious.  Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  note:  Faith  Gong  has  worked  as  an  elementary  school  teacher,  a  freelance  photographer  and  D QRQSURÂżW PDQDJHU 6LQFH PRYLQJ from  California  to  Addison  County  in  2011,  her  work  has  involved  caring  for  a  house  in  the  woods,  three  young  daughters  and  four  laying  hens.  Look  for  her  blog,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Faith  in  Vermont,â&#x20AC;?  on  addisonindependent.com  every  other  Tuesday.

Davis (Continued  from  Page  4A) H[DPSOH LQ &DOLIRUQLD DOO FDUV DUH charged  a  base  fee  of  $66  per  year,  with  a  additional  proportional  fee  of  DSSUR[LPDWHO\ SHU RI value.  The  annual  fee  for  a  new  car  worth  $30,000  would  be  $262,  while  that  for  an  older  car  worth  $10,000 Â

Real  Estate  and  You by  Ingrid Punderson  Jackson

would  be  $132.  Moving  to  proportional  registra-­ tion  fees  would  be  a  better  option  IRU 9HUPRQW WKDQ UDLVLQJ WKH JDV WD[ Proportional  fees  do  not  have  the  unintended  consequences  of  higher  JDV WD[HV $OVR VLQFH KLJKHU LQFRPH households  are  more  likely  to  pur-­

chase  higher-­value  cars,  proportion-­ al  fees  spread  the  burden  of  paying  for  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  transportation  pro-­ gram  more  equitably  across  house-­ KROGV WKDQ KLJKHU JDV WD[HV Eric  L.  Davis  is  professor  emeri-­ tus  of  political  science  at  Middle-­ bury  College. Â

SKI BUNNY Stay Warm. Look Good.

WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OUTERWEAR PDUPRW Â&#x2021; VFRWW Â&#x2021; SDWDJRQLD 1,/6 Â&#x2021; QRUWKIDFH Â&#x2021; VXQLFH

'\ODQQ RI 6NLKDXV )ROORZ XV RQ IDFHERRN

PHUFKDQWV URZ Â&#x2021; PLGGOHEXU\ Â&#x2021; RSHQ GD\V D ZHHN Â&#x2021; 388-7547

EARLY LOAN QUALIFICATION  Financially  speaking,  there  are  a  few  steps  that  all  prospective  homeowners  should  take  to  ensure  the  smoothness  of  their  path  from  home  search  to  successful  closing.  To  ensure  a  stress-­free  transaction,  before  you  start  looking  for  a  dream  home,  obtain  early  loan  TXDOLÂżFDWLRQ 7RGD\ÂśV UHDO HVWDWH market  has  weathered  many  storms,  making  lenders  hesitant  to  underwrite  loans.  By  making  sure  that  your  credit  is  in  tip-­top  shape  and  applying  for  early  loan  TXDOLÂżFDWLRQ \RX GHPRQVWUDWH D ÂżVFDO UHVSRQVLELOLW\ WKDW LV appealing  to  lenders.  If  your  credit  does  not  qualify  for  early  loan  TXDOLÂżFDWLRQ \RX FDQ JR WKURXJK the  necessary  steps  to  improve  your  FUHGLW UDWKHU WKDQ ÂżQGLQJ RXW WKH hard  way,  saddled  with  a  mortgage  \RX FDQÂśW DIIRUG %\ REWDLQLQJ HDUO\ ORDQ TXDOLÂżFDWLRQ DQG VHFXULQJ D mortgage  lender  prior  to  your  home  search,  you  have  a  realistic  idea  of  how  much  home  you  can  afford,  making  your  home  search  process  easier  and  giving  you  an  added  peace  of  mind  for  your  budgetary  considerations.  With  the  help  of  a  FHUWLÂżHG VNLOOHG 5HDOWRUÂ&#x160; WKHVH steps  are  easy  to  take,  bringing  you  that  much  closer  to  putting  the  keys  into  the  door  of  your  dream  home.   Ingrid  Punderson  Jackson Real  Estate Â&#x2021; FHOO WROO IUHH www.middvermontrealestate.com

Letters to the editor

Send  your  letters  by  email news@addisonindependent.com

PAGE  6A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  January  10,  2012

ADDISON COUNTY

Obituaries

Margaret Randall, 79, Addison ADDISON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Margaret  M.  Randall,  79,  of  Addison  died  Wednesday  evening,  Jan.  2,  2012,  at  Helen  Porter  Healthcare  and  Rehabilitation  following  a  long  illness.

She  was  born  on  July  15,  1933,  in  Middlebury,  the  only  child  of  the  late  E.  Murray  and  Margaret  (Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hare)  Hoyt.  She  was  a  1951  graduate  of  Middlebury  High  School  and  a  1955  graduate  of  the  University  of  New  Hampshire  with  a  bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  degree.

In  June  of  1955  she  married  Malcolm  Randall  at  Owlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Head  Harbor  in  West  Addison.  She  and  her  husband  lived  in  California  for  seven  years  before  returning  to  own  and  operate  the  family  resort.  She  then  worked  as  a  dietician  for  a  period  of  time.  Her  family  says  she  enjoyed  riding  horses,  skiing  and  swimming.  She  was  a  member  of  the  American  Association  of  University  Women  and  the  Addison  and  Panton  Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Group.

She  is  survived  by  her  sons,  Stephen  Randall  and  his  compan-­ ion  Wendy  Dupont  of  Bridport,  Christopher  Randall  and  his  wife Â

MARGARET  RANDALL Patsy  of  Exeter,  N.H.,  Gregory  Randall  and  his  wife  Diane  of  Leicester  and  Jeffery  Randall  and  his  wife  Jeanette  of  Addison.  She  is  survived  by  one  daughter,  Leslie  Randall  of  Rutland.  She  is  also  survived  by  12  grandchildren.

Funeral  services  will  be  private  for  the  family  and  burial  will  take  place  in  the  spring  at  Lakeview  Cemetery  in  Addison.

Phil Shorey, 60, Ferrisburgh If  there  ever  was  a  gentle  soul,  it  was  Phil  Shorey.  Phil  left  us  last  Thursday  evening,  a  sudden  and  unexpected  departure  but  he  was  QRW DORQH DQG KDG VWDUWHG D ¿UH WR warm  his  home  after  returning  from  a  trip.

Phil  was  a  supportive  and  loving  father  of  Parker,  Bethany  and  Miles  and  a  forever-­loving  husband  of  Lee. He  was  a  friend  to  many,  animals  and  people  alike.  His  kindness  will  be  missed.  Phil  worked  as  a  stonemason  EXLOGLQJ FKLPQH\V ÂżUHSODFHV patios  and  stone  walls  over  three  states.  His  brother  Mark  was  his  partner  through  the  years  in  many  stone  projects  and  escapades.  Phil  was  easily  distracted  by  a  harrowed  ¿HOG ZKHUH KH ZRXOG VWRS WR ÂżQG arrowheads,  a  fair  wind  to  raise  his  sails,  designing  his  garden,  a  cruise  on  his  BMW  motorcycle  to  pick  the  ripe  blueberries  or  encountering  friends  at  a  local  bakery  or  farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  market.  He  approached  the  world  with  intrigue  and  wonder.  Phil  will  always  be  remembered  by  the  warmth  of  our  hearths.

Family  and  friends  will  remember Â

Mary Volkert, 95, Middlebury

James Steady, 77, Bristol BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  James  Wallace  Steady,  77,  passed  away  Jan.  5,  2013.  He  was  born  on  April  24,  1935,  in  Bristol,  to  Grace  Eleanor  and  Leo  Charles  Steady.  Jimmy  was  the  youngest  of  10  chil-­ dren.  Jim  lived  in  the  Bristol  area  his  entire  life.

At  age  17,  Jimmy  enlisted  in  the  United  States  Army.  He  was  honorably  discharged  after  a  successful  stint  as  a  sergeant  and  jumpmaster  with  the  82nd  Airborne  Division.  Jim  never  lost  his  love  for  his  country  and  instilled  this  within  his  children.  He  was  a  longtime,  dedicated  member  of  American  Legion  3RVW +H ZDV DZDUGHG D FHUWL¿FDWH of  continuous  membership  for  being  a  member  in  good  standing  for  over  50  years.  In  earlier  years,  he  volunteered  for  the  Bristol  Fire  Department.

For  many  years  Jimmy  worked  in  the  local  area  as  a  welder,  mechanic,  heavy  equipment  operator  and  truck  driver.  One  of  his  proudest  accomplishments  was  jointly  owning  and  operating  Steady  Brothers  Transportation  with  his  father  and  siblings.  Most  recently  Jim  worked  as  a  heavy  equipment  operator  for  Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Crane  Service,  owned  and  operated  by  Craig  Brown,  a  longtime  close  friend  of  Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  love  of  life  included  his  passion  for  his  children  and  grandchildren.  He  was  an  avid  outdoorsman  who  loved  KXQWLQJ ÂżVKLQJ VQRZPRELOLQJ VZLP-­ PLQJ DQG JROÂżQJ 2QH PHPRUDEOH day  for  Jim  was  July  1,  1995,  when  he  DFKLHYHG D KROH LQ RQH ZKLOH JROÂżQJ DW the  Greenbush  Country  Golf  Course.  His  children  remember  with  great  fondness  the  many  Sunday  afternoons  picnicking  and  enjoying  the  beautiful  Vermont  landscapes  with  family  and  friends.  Jim  enjoyed  card  playing  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  always  playing  to  win!  James  was  the  beloved  husband  of  the  late  Edyth  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tippyâ&#x20AC;?  Steady  who  predeceased  him  on  Sept.  21,  2012.  He  was  also  predeceased  by  his  beloved  ¿UVW ERUQ VRQ %UXFH :DQH DV ZHOO DV brothers  William  and  Sheldon  (Sonny),  and  sisters  Gertrude,  Doris,  and  Elizabeth.

James  is  survived  by  sisters  Vera,  Sylvia  and  Lavinia,  and  brother  Leo  Charles.  He  is  survived  by  daughter-­ in-­law  Alice  Sweeney  of  Montgomery, Â

JAMES  STEADY Pa.;͞  daughter  Joni  and  husband  Philip  Bonello  of  Brattleboro;͞  son  Loren  and  wife  Katherine  of  Mt.  Vernon,  Ohio;͞  twin  daughters  Karla  Kae  and  husband  Matthew  of  Rochester,  N.Y.,  and  Karma  Rae  of  Penn  Yan,  N.Y.;͞  and  son  Sheldon  and  wife  Andrea  of  Bristol.  He  is  survived  by  many  nieces  and  nephews.

He  is  also  survived  by  two  grandsons,  Richard  and  David,  and  seven  grand-­ daughters,  Rosie,  Desiree,  Kassie,  Jenna,  Amelia,  Julie  and  Nicole.  He  is  also  survived  by  one  great-­grandson,  Aiden  Michael.

The  family  would  like  to  thank  the  exceptional  staff  of  the  Helen  Porter  Healthcare  and  Rehabilitation  Center  who  took  heartfelt  care  of  Jimmy.  His  family  will  be  ever  thankful  for  the  friendships  and  kindnesses  from  all  who  loved  and  supported  him  through-­ out  his  life.  Calling  hours  will  be  held  at  the  Brown-­McClay  Funeral  Home  in  Bristol  from  6-­8  p.m.  on  Tuesday,  Jan.  8.  A  service  will  be  celebrated  at  2  p.m.  Wednesday,  Jan.  9,  at  the  funeral  home.  Burial  will  be  in  the  Evergreen  Cemetery  in  New  Haven  in  the  spring.  ,Q OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV SOHDVH FRQVLGHU D donation  to  the  American  Legion  Post  RU WKH %ULVWRO )LUH 'HSDUWPHQW ¸

Rosalie Corbo, 87, Rutland PHIL  SHOREY Phil  at  the  Whitford  House  in  Addison  between  10  a.m.  and  2  p.m.,  Jan.  12.  Any  contributions  in  his  name  can  be  made  to  the  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  Museum,  4472  Basin  Harbor  Rd.  Vergennes,  97 ¸

Frances Prickitt memorial service MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  A  memorial  will  be  held  on  Sunday,  Jan.  20,  service  for  Frances  Y.  Prickitt  of  beginning  at  1  p.m.  at  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Middlebury,  who  died  Oct.  9,  2012,  Episcopal  Church  in  Middlebury.

RUTLAND  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Rosalie  Whaley  Corbo,  87,  died  Sunday,  Dec.  30,  2012,  at  Our  House  Residential  Care  in  Rutland.

She  was  born  in  Schenectady,  N.Y.,  on  April  21,  1925.  She  was  the  daughter  of  John  and  Florence  Whaley.  She  graduated  from  Mount  Pleasant  High  School,  class  of  1943.  She  worked  for  many  years  at  Terbush  and  Powell  Insurance  Agency  and  later  at  Mauriceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Ready  Foods.  Her  family  says  she  was  an  avid  reader  and  enjoyed  watching  baseball  and  football.  She  loved  going  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Trackâ&#x20AC;?  at  Saratoga  and  enjoyed  movies.  She  was  a  member  of  St.  Madeleine  Sophie  Church.  Surviving  are  two  sons,  Mark  Corbo  of  Bradenton,  Fla.,  and Â

Brandon,  Vt.,  and  Paul  Corbo  of  Brea,  Calif.;͞  and  a  sister,  Florence  Cooper  of  Schenectady.  Many  nieces,  neph-­ ews  and  cousins  also  survive  her.

A  memorial  Mass,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;In  Celebration  of  Her  Life,â&#x20AC;?  will  be  celebrated  on  Saturday,  Jan.  12,  at  11  a.m.,  at  St.  Madeleine  Sophie  Church  in  Guilderland,  N.Y.  Following  the  Mass  the  family  will  receive  friends  in  the  church  hall,  for  a  time  of  fellowship  and  remembrance.  Friends  may  call  at  the  DeMarco-­ Stone  Funeral  Home,  1605  Helderberg  Ave.,  Rotterdam,  NY  on  Friday,  Jan.  11,  from  2-­4  p.m.

Memorial  gifts  may  be  made  to  The  Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Association,  P.O.  Box  96011,  Washington,  DC  20090-­6011.

MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Mary  K.  Volkert,  age  95,  longtime  resident  of  Middlebury,  Vt.,  died  Dec.  25,  at  Porter  Medical  Center.   Daughter  of  Emil  and  Bertha  Voecks,  she  was  born  in  Appleton,  Wis.  She  attended  local  schools  and  graduated  with  a  B.A.  degree  from  Lawrence  University  in  Appleton  in  1939.  This  is  where  she  met  her  husband-­to-­be,  Erie  T.  Volkert,  and  where  they  discovered  so  many  common  interests  in  music,  theatre,  and  the  arts  that  continued  throughout  their  lives.    Married  that  same  year,  they  moved  to  Middlebury  in  1941  when  Erie  accepted  a  teach-­ ing  and  play-­directing  position  in  the  Drama  Department  at  Middlebury  College.

In  the  early  years,  Mary  did  secre-­ tarial  work  in  the  Music  Department  at  the  college  and  in  the  Medical  Records  area  at  Porter  Medical  Center.  An  excel-­ OHQW Ă&#x20AC;XWLVW VKH SOD\HG LQ WKH 9HUPRQW Symphony  Orchestra  for  several  years  and  was  its  secretary,  as  well.  She  WKHQ WDXJKW ERWK Ă&#x20AC;XWH DQG SLDQR LQ WKH home  for  over  40  years.  She  also  was  WHDFKHU FHUWLÂżHG DQG WDXJKW UHPHGLDO UHDGLQJ DQG ÂżUVW JUDGH FODVVHV LQ WKH Middlebury  and  Shoreham  elemen-­ tary  schools  in  the  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s.  In  addition  to  singing  in  the  community  choir  and  doing  tenor  and  soprano  duets  with  Erie  in  many  venues,  Mary  sang  in  the  Congregational  Church  choir  for  over  55  years.  Active  in  both  the  college  and  larger  communities,  she  served  on  the  boards  of  Porter  Auxiliary,  the  Vermont  State  Craft  Center  and  the  Ilsley  Public  Library,  performed  in  faculty  shows,  and  volunteered  her  time  abundantly.   Always  the  creative  soul  that  she  was,  Mary  could  craft  unique  objects,  which  she  called  her  â&#x20AC;&#x153;scrap  art,â&#x20AC;?  out  of  whatever  recycled  material  was  discovered  in  the  house  and  particu-­ larly  in  her  later  years  loved  making  cut-­paper  and  geometric  designs.  The  same  patience  she  had  for  making  quilts,  needlepoint  pillows  and  fabric  wall  hangings,  she  had  with  these  colorful,  often  playful  designs.  She  claims  she  was  happiest  with  sharp  scissors,  scraps  of  colored  paper  and  a  bottle  of  Elmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  glue  at  hand  in  prac-­ ticing  arts  and  crafts  at  home.

6KH ZDV D VNLOOHG GDQFHU ÂżJXUH skater,  swimmer,  seamstress  and  Ă&#x20AC;RZHU DUUDQJHU DQG ORYHG WR HQWHUWDLQ and  bring  people  together.  She  was  always  a  lover  of  words,  and  over  the  years,  she  thought  in  rhyme  and  wrote  verses  about  anything,  everything  and  everyone,  often  submitting  them  to  the  paper  or  sending  them  to  the  subject.  There  was  a  certain  grace  and  cheerful Â

For more information and to register for this free program: 388-4111

Lillian Sears, 96, Ferrisburgh FERRISBURGH  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Lillian  Catherine  Sears,  96,  passed  away  Monday,  Dec.  31,  2012,  at  Helen  Porter  Healthcare  &  Rehabilitation  Center  in  Middlebury.

She  was  born  April  20,  1916,  in  Massena,  N.Y.,  the  daughter  of  John  and  Elizabeth  Carbino  Brown.

Lillian  is  survived  by  two  chil-­ dren,  Mona  Muzzy  and  her  husband  Bill  of  Shelburne  and  Raymond  L.  Sears  and  his  wife  Rosalie  of  Fort  (GZDUGV 1 < ¿YH JUDQGVRQV

Brian  Muzzy,  Michael  Muzzy,  Raymond  Muzzy,  John  Lawrence  and  Stephen  Lawrence;͞  eight  great-­grandchildren;͞  two  great-­ great-­grandchildren;͞  a  sister,  Ruby  Bowers  of  South  Burlington;͞  and  a  sister-­in-­law,  Lillian  Lalumiere.

A  memorial  service  will  be  held  1  p.m.  on  Saturday,  Jan.  26,  2012,  at  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Church  in  Vergennes.  Brown-­McClay  Funeral  Home  in  Vergennes  will  be  in  charge  of  DUUDQJHPHQWV ¸

Peggy St. George and all her family

Obituary Guidelines

Memorials by

The Addison Independent consid-­ ers obituaries community news and does not charge to print them, as long as they follow certain guidelines.

These guidelines are published on our web site: addisonindependent. com. Families may opt for unedited paid obituaries, which are designat-­ ed with â&#x20AC;&#x153;šâ&#x20AC;? at the end.

To Celebrate and Remember the Life of your loved one.

We  offer on-­site engraving  &  cleaning

ZZZ OLYLQJVWRQIDUPODQGVFDSH FRP

spirit  with  which  she  greeted  the  world  each  day,  offering  a  warm  smile,  a  listening  ear  and  a  positive  outlook.     Mary  often  said  that  life  in  and  for  the  arts  has  been  the  best,  and  that  living  and  working  in  a  college  town  has  had  rewards  beyond  her  wildest  imagination.

Survivors  are  two  daughters,  Jennifer  Booker  of  Amherst,  Mass.,  and  Lisa  Volkert  of  Grantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Pass,  Ore.  and  her  husband  Mark  Rondeau;Íž  and  two  sons,  Lawrence  of  Middlebury  and  wife  Sallie,  and  Randall  of  Chicopee,  Mass.,  and  his  wife  Karen  Whalen.  She  also  leaves  eight  grandchildren,  Tom,  Aaron,  Tamara,  Joseph,  Emily,  Dylan,  Dana  and  Tyler;Íž  and  three  great-­grandsons,  Vincent,  Dexter,  and  Xavier;Íž  along  with  many  dear  nieces  and  nephews.  Mary  was  predeceased  by  her  husband  of  59  years,  Erie  Volkert,  in  1999;Íž  by  another  grandson,  David;Íž  and  by  her  son-­in-­law,  James  Booker.  She  was  also  predeceased  by  a  sister,  Eleanor  Davis,  and  two  brothers,  Robert  and  Frederick  Voecks.

She  very  much  appreciated  the  kind-­ ness  and  the  care  she  received  over  the  past,  almost  4  years,  residing  at  the  Vergennes  Residential  Care  Home.   A  celebration  of  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  life  will  be  held  at  the  Congregational  Church  in  Middlebury  on  Saturday,  March  2,  2013,  at  2  p.m.,  with  a  reception  in  the  vestry  following  the  service.  Sanderson-­Ducharme  Funeral  Home  is  assisting  the  family  with  arrange-­ PHQWV ,Q OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV PHPRULDO contributions  may  be  made  to  the  Ilsley  Public  Library  or  the  Town  Hall  Theater,  both  in  Middlebury,  or  to  any  program  of  your  choice  supporting  the  DUWV ¸

The family of Kenneth St. George would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our family, friends, and neighbors who were so kind to us during our loss.

Especially all of you who furnished food, flowers, and support to all of us during this time. To everyone near and far, thank you so much.

We will have you in our prayers.

January 17th, 5:30-7:00pm

802-­453-­2226

MARY Â VOLKERT

VISIT US ON FACEBOOK

Credit  Cards  Accepted

$W WKH FRUQHU RI 5WV LQ %ULVWRO Â&#x2021; :LQWHU KUV 0 : ) RU E\ DSSW

Funeral, Cremation & Memorial Services, Pre-Planning Services

BROWN-McCLAY FUNERAL HOMES

Bristol 453-2301

Vergennes 877-3321

Planning for your funeral, the smart thing to do...

Many people are planning for their funeral in advance in a sincere effort to ease the stress loved ones will face at an emotional time. It takes only a little time and can be handled in the privacy of your home or at 6DQGHUVRQ 'XFKDUPH )XQHUDO +RPH

Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home 6RXWK 0DLQ 6W 0LGGOHEXU\ 97 Â&#x2021; sandersonfuneralservice.com

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  January  10,  2012  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  7A

14th  annual  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Face  Offâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  hockey  tournament  returns  to  Middlebury MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Middlebury  Otters  and  the  Middlebury  Mystix,  two  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  community  ice  hockey  teams,  will  host  the  14th  annual  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Face  Off  Against  Breast  Cancerâ&#x20AC;?  hockey  tour-­ nament  on  Saturday  and  Sunday,  Jan.  19  and  20,  at  the  Memorial  Sports  Center  in  Middlebury.  Last  year,  the  event  raised  over  $70,000  for  the  statewide  Cancer  Patient  Support  Program,  and  the  Otters  and  Mystix  are  hoping  to  break  that  record  in  2013.  Over  the  course  of  its  history,  the  Face  Off  Against  Breast  Cancer  has  raised  over  $270,000  for  charity.

This  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  tournament  brings  11  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  hockey  teams  from  all  over  Vermont,  competing  in  games  in  competitive,  recreational  and  novice Â

divisions,  as  well  as  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Friends  and  Familyâ&#x20AC;?  division  for  men,  kids  and  co-­ed  groups.  Ongoing  hospital-­ ity  and  refreshments  will  be  served  in  the  Warming  Hut.  Joining  the  Middlebury  Otters  and  Mystix  will  be  guest  teams  the  Burlington  Ice  Breakers,  Green  Mountain  Thunder,  Evolution,  Waterbury  Wicked,  Manchester  Rusty  Blades,  Burlington  Black  Ice,  Barre  32  Degrees,  Code  Blue,  and  the  Rutland  Cutting  Edge.  Game  schedules  are  available  online  at  www.faceoff-­ againstbreastcancer.org.

In  addition  to  hockey  games,  the  Face  Off  Against  Breast  Cancer  also  includes  several  other  associated  activities  on  the  tournament  week-­ HQG $ IXQ ¿OOHG EHQH¿W FRQFHUW ZLWK

The  Horse  Traders  will  rock  Two  Brothers  Tavern  in  Middlebury  on  Saturday  night,  Jan.  19,  from  9  p.m.  to  1  a.m.  The  bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  cover  charge  and  10  percent  of  all  sales  during  the  event  will  be  donated  to  the  Face  Off  Against  Breast  Cancer.  Two  special  guest  speakers  will  also  appear  at  the  tournament:  on  Saturday  at  4:25  p.m.,  Chef  Curtiss  Hemm,  founder  of  Pink  Ribbon  Cooking,  will  talk  about  how  food  can  help  improve  the  quality  of  life  before,  during,  and  after  a  breast  cancer  diagnosis.  On  Sunday  at  3:40  p.m.,  radiation  oncologist  and  professor  Dr.  Ruth  Heimann  will  share  recent  develop-­ ments  in  breast  cancer.

The  tournament  was  established  in  2000,  when  a  member  of  the  Middlebury  Otters  was  diagnosed  with  breast  cancer.  Fortunately,  her  survivor  story  is  now  a  success.  The  need  for  support  continues,  however:  One  in  eight  women  will  face  a  breast  cancer  diagnosis  in  her  lifetime.

Proceeds  from  the  tourna-­ PHQW EHQHÂżW WKH &DQFHU 3DWLHQW Support  Programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  (CPSP)  patient  services  and  emergency  fund,  and  are  earmarked  for  breast  cancer  patients.  CPSP  provides  counsel-­ ing,  nutritional  support  and  emer-­ JHQF\ ÂżQDQFLDO DVVLVWDQFH 7KH )DFH Off  Against  Breast  Cancer  is  the  single  largest  fundraiser  for  CPSPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Emergency  Fund.

This  year,  the  Face  Off  Against  Breast  Cancer  is  highlighting  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stories  from  the  Heart,â&#x20AC;?  actual  accounts  from  breast  cancer  patients  SALLY  OBER,  A  member  of  the  Middlebury  Mystix,  displays  her  much-­ ZKR KDYH EHQHÂżWWHG IURP WKH WRXU-­ nament  proceeds: autographed  Face  Off  mask. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sue  is  a  44-­year-­old  woman Â

Your  tea  is  my  soup:  keeping  perspective Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  been  over  a  week  since  we  can  truly  interfere  with  our  abil-­ imagine  you  also  might  chuckle  ushered  in  the  New  Year  and  my  ity  to  connect  meaningfully  with  when  encountering  â&#x20AC;&#x153;WAGSâ&#x20AC;?  while  caffeine-­related  vows  are  already  others.  We  all  know  this,  but  it  you  are  driving  around  in  the  area. being  renegotiated.  Do  I  really  want  helps  periodically  to  have  some  In  fact,  spending  time  with  dogs  to  start  my  days  with  a  roasted-­grain  reminders.  For  my  over  the  holidays  â&#x20AC;&#x153;healthy  alternative  to  coffeeâ&#x20AC;??  own  recent  reminder  has  offered  me  Frankly,  no.  I  actually  like  warm  about  perspective  further  teachings  drinks  like  these,  but  at  the  end  and  assumptions,  on  perspective  of  the  day,  not  the  beginning.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  I  have  the  West  and  assumptions.  reminded  of  a  time  when  a  friend  Addison  General  When  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  visit-­ introduced  me  to  Tibetan  tea,  which  Store  to  thank.  Let  ing  family,  I  enjoy  consists  largely  of  yak  butter,  yak  me  explain. taking  my  motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  milk  and  salt  (with  a  little  black  tea),  Several  weeks  dog,  Gus,  out  for  all  crucial  ingredients  if  you  are  ago,  I  was  driv-­ walks,  marveling  at  living  on  the  frigid  Tibetan  plateau.  ing  around  West  how  with  each  addi-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  think  about  it  as  tea,â&#x20AC;?  he  said  Addison  where  I  was  tional  year  I  spend  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Or  it  will  taste  vile.  Think  of  it  as  going  to  do  some  in  Vermont,  the  soup.â&#x20AC;?  His  advice  made  a  world  of  volunteer  work  and  very  same  houses  in  difference  as  I  brought  the  glass  to  since  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  go  there  her  greater  Boston  my  lips.  I  had  never  tasted  anything  often,  I  managed  neighborhood  seem  quite  like  Tibetan  tea  before,  but  to  get  a  little  lost.  closer  and  closer  the  salt-­and-­fat  combination  was  Then  I  saw  the  West  together.  Each  time  vaguely  reminiscent  of  the  chicken  Addison  General  I  went  out  to  walk  soup  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  had  as  a  child.  Soup?  Store  from  a  distance  Gus,  I  was  eager  to  Maybe.  Something  to  sip  while  and  quickly  regained  By Rebecca Kneale Gould go  at  a  clip  and  get  nibbling  on  an  orange  and  cranberry  my  bearings.  Later,  some  exercise.  Gus  scone?  Decidedly  not. on  my  way  home,  had  other  ideas:  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  interesting,  isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  it,  how  much  I  swung  by  the  store  to  get  some  .  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wait!  Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  this  smell  and  that  framing  and  context  .  .  you  guessed  it,  smell!  That  juniper  bush  is  really  matter?  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  because  coffee,  and  chuck-­ fragrant  over  there.  Oh,  and  a  onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t of  habit,  the  history  led  when  I  looked  Welsh  Terrier  must  have  peed  on  think of  Enlightenment  at  the  big  letters  up  that  maple  tree  yesterday.  Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  you  Europe  (and  maybe  high  on  the  store-­ tell?  Why  arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  you  stopping?â&#x20AC;?  about a  tad  of  addiction)  front:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;W.  A.  G.  S.â&#x20AC;?  Now  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  like  to  think  that  I  â&#x20AC;&#x153;get  itâ&#x20AC;?  it as tea,â&#x20AC;? he that  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  really  What  was  so  funny  about  dogs,  but  Cynthia  pointed  out  said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Or it will want  to  start  my  day  about  the  acro-­ that  if  I  were  being  pulled  through  with  a  wholesome  taste vile. Think nym  for  the  West  a  bookstore  at  a  rapid  pace  without  grain  beverage.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Addison  General  being  allowed  to  stop  at  a  single  of it as soup.â&#x20AC;? context  and  culture  Store  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  absolutely  shelf,  I  would  feel  quite  peeved  and  that  also  helped  nothing  unless  insist  on  stopping.  TouchĂŠ.  Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  His advice me  to  enjoy  my  you  are  a  profes-­ nothing  like  an  apt  analogy  to  keep  made a world Tibetan  tea  once  it  sor  at  Middlebury  your  biases  in  line!  In  my  teaching,  of difference as College  was  introduced  as  where  I  always  encourage  my  students  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;being  like  soup.â&#x20AC;?  one  of  the  majors,  stand  imaginatively  in  the  shoes  I brought the Of  course,  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  and  of  the  people  they  are  studying.  As  glass to my lips. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women  nothing  stunning  Gender  Studiesâ&#x20AC;?  is  with  most  things  I  teach,  these  are  about  this  realiza-­ commonly  referred  lessons  that  I,  too,  need  to  keep  on  tion,  but  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  worth  noting  how  to  as  â&#x20AC;&#x153;WAGS.â&#x20AC;?  For  some  reason,  it  learning. easily  we  overlook  it.  So  often,  what  hit  my  funny  bone  to  stop  for  coffee  Rebecca  Kneale  Gould  is  associ-­ we  take  to  be  obvious  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;normalâ&#x20AC;?  and  gas  at  a  place  called  â&#x20AC;&#x153;WAGS,â&#x20AC;?  ate  professor  of  religion  and  envi-­ are  really  assumptions  that  we  make  even  though  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  sure  most  citi-­ ronmental  studies  at  Middlebury  based  on  our  own  backgrounds  and  zens  of  West  Addison  simply  call  College  and  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;boutique  shepherdâ&#x20AC;?  experiences  and  these  assumptions  it  â&#x20AC;&#x153;the  store.â&#x20AC;?  If  you  love  dogs,  I  in  Monkton.

Ways of Seeing

â&#x20AC;&#x153;D

THE  MIDDLEBURY  MYSTIX  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  hockey  team  will  host  the  annual  Face  Off  Against  Breast  Cancer  tour-­ nament  Jan.  19  and  20  in  Middlebury.

diagnosed  with  breast  cancer  who  underwent  bilateral  mastectomy  with  reconstruction,  chemotherapy  and  Herceptin.  She  is  greatly  appre-­ ciative  of  having  been  able  to  use  the  Emergency  Fund,  as  she  was  unable  to  work  during  treatment,  and  had  no  income  whatsoever  during  that  time.  She  used  the  money  on  several  occa-­ sions,  up  to  the  $500  max,  to  pay  her  electric  bill.  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;It  was  a  huge  relief  not  to  have  the  threat  of  my  electric-­ ity  being  turned  off,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  she  said.  She  started  using  the  Fund  at  the  initia-­ tion  of  her  chemotherapy  in  October  2011.  She  expresses  tremendous  gratitude  for  this  help.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some  of  the  women  we  treat  are  so  grateful  they  immediately  want  to  know  how  they  can  be  of  help  to  others.  Jose  (not  her  real  name)  is  just  such  a  gal.  She  has  been  deal-­ ing  with  a  breast  cancer  diagno-­ sis  for  the  last  7  years.  During  her  initial  diagnosis  she  felt  lost  and  abandoned  by  her  family.  Learning  about  CPSP  and  a  group  of  people  who  truly  cared  was  extremely  important.  Over  the  course  of  treat-­ PHQW VKH QHHGHG ÂżQDQFLDO KHOS with  prescription  costs  that  were  not  covered  by  her  insurance.  Though  she  is  a  proud  woman,  with  CPSP,  she  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  to  ask  for  help  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  it  was  just  offered.  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You  guys  were  just  there,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Jose  said.  Knowing  that  ¿QDQFLDO VXSSRUW ZDV DYDLODEOH IRU other  breast  cancer  patients  was  very  important  to  Jose,  and  last  year  she  paid  back  the  money  we  provided  to  her  through  Face  Off  Against  Breast  Cancer.  However,  life  has  a  ZD\ RI WDNLQJ GLIÂżFXOW WXUQV 7KLV year  when  Jose  was  diagnosed  with  metastatic  breast  cancer,  she  had  to  go  to  Boston  frequently  to  enroll  in  a  clinical  trial.  CPSP  offered  her  help  with  hotel  expenses,  and  she  was  so Â

thankful.  Once  again  she  felt  held  and  cared  for  by  this  community  of  women.  Thank  you  so  much  for  your  continued  support  through  the  Face  Off  Against  Breast  Cancer.  Jose  is  not  alone  or  abandoned  this  time.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kathleen  is  a  50-­year  old  woman  who  was  diagnosed  with  stage  IV  breast  cancer  several  years  ago,  and  who  continues  to  work  full  time  while  she  receives  cancer  treatment  in  Boston.  The  Emergency  Fund Â

THE  GOALIE  OF  Rutlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Cut-­ ting  Edge  hockey  team  poses  during  a  previous  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Face  Off  Against  Breast  Cancer  hockey  tournament.

provided  $500  to  assist  with  exten-­ sive  physical  therapy  for  lymph-­ edema,  surgical  scarring,  and  a  frozen  shoulder.  Kathleen  said  that  her  health  insurance  provides  30  visits  per  year  for  physical  therapy.  However,  before  she  even  real-­ ized  that  she  had  used  more  than  the  allowed  visits,  she  found  that  she  owed  the  PT  facility  $800.  To  make  matters  worse,  she  needed  to  continue  additional  PT  visits  follow-­ ing  a  medical  procedure  to  relieve  the  frozen  shoulder.  The  Emergency  Fund  provided  her  with  the  opportu-­ nity  to  learn  the  exercises  necessary  to  increase  her  range  of  motion  and  enhance  the  quality  of  her  life.â&#x20AC;?

The  Face  Off  Against  Breast  Cancer  is  supported  by  many  sponsors  drawn  from  the  Vermont  community.  Major  sponsors  for  2013  include  the  Addison  Independent,  The  Horse  Traders,  Two  Brothers  Tavern  and  Lounge,  and  WVTK  92.1.  The  tournament  committee  is  also  seeking  business  sponsor-­ ships  in  the  amounts  of  $25-­2,500.  Sponsorship  information  is  available  online  at  www.faceoffagainstbreast-­ cancer.org,  or  checks  made  out  to  FOABC  may  be  mailed  to  P.O.  Box  421,  Middlebury,  VT  05753.

Members  of  all  participating  teams  are  requesting  support  in  the  form  of  individual  player  spon-­ sorships.  Donations  can  be  made  securely  online  at  www.faceoff-­ againstbreastcancer.org  or  checks  may  be  made  out  to  Cancer  Patient  Support  Program  (CPSP)  and  send  to  Face  Off  Against  Breast  Cancer,  P.O  Box  421,  Middlebury,  VT  05753.  For  more  information,  contact  2013  co-­chairs  Liza  Sacheli  Lloyd  (liza@ middlebury.edu  or  802-­989-­0376)  or  Cathy  Chase  (cathychasevt@gmail. com  or  802-­989-­0039).

FREE WORKSHOP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 17 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Invited!

Do  you  do  work  on  renovation  or  demolition  projects  where  lead  or  asbestos  may  be  present?   Would  you  like  to  know  more  about  best  management  practices  for  handling  these  materials  in  construction  and  demolition  debris? Â

A FREE workshop on January 17 will answer these and many more questions about the management of lead and asbestos in renovation and demolition projects.  WHO:   This  workshop  is  for  contractors,  waste  haulers,  construction              project  supervisors  and  municipal  (public  works)  managers.

WHAT:   FREE  Workshop  on  Lead  and  Asbestos  WHERE:   American  Legion  Post  27,  10  Boardman  Street,  Middlebury,  VT.                (behind  G.  Stone  Motors) WHEN:   Thursday,  January  17,  2013,  from  2:00  PM  to  4:00  PM                (snow  date  of  January  24). Â

January & February State Inspection Months at Shea Motor Co. Only

25

$

w/coupon or mention of this ad!

(Car wash included - weather permi!ing) * 0 &HUWLÂżHG 6HUYLFH

M O T E R V E H I C L E

VERMONT

I

2013

N

$

25

Offer Expires 2/28/13

S P E

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION This  two  hour  training  event  will  focus  on  portions  of  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  asbestos  and  solid  waste  disposal  regulations.   Sponsored  by  the  Solid  Waste  District,  Vermont  Department  of  Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Asbestos  and  Lead  Regulatory  Program  and  the  Vermont  Department  of  Environmental  Conservation  Solid  Waste  Management  Program,  the  workshop  will  discuss  how  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  lead  and  asbestos  regulations  apply  to  you  and  your  business.   A  variety  of  issues  will  be  covered,  including  best  management  practices  for  handling  construction  and  demolition  debris,  and  how  to  keep  asbestos  and  other  hazardous  materials  out  of  the  waste  stream.  In  addition  to  the  presentations,  there  will  be  time  allowed  for  questions  from  workshop  attendees.  Snacks  and  beverages  will  also  be  provided.

C T I

HOW TO REGISTER Seating is limited. Please reserve your seat by calling

O N

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chevy Runs Deep!â&#x20AC;?

www.sheamotorco.com 5RXWH 6RXWK 0LGGOHEXU\ Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021;

 (802) 388-­2333 When  you  call,  please  be  sure  to  indicate  if  more  than  one  person  from  your  business  will  be  attending.

WE HOPE YOU CAN ATTEND!

community

PAGE  8A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  January  10,  2012

Christian Science Society MIDDLEBURY, VERMONT

Church Services

COMMUNITY HOUSE Â&#x2021; MAIN STREET Â&#x2021; 0IDDLEBURY

4VOEBZ 4FSWJDFT " . t 4VOEBZ 4DIPPM " .

Wednesday Services, 7:30 P.M.

All are invited

SIGN-­UP FOR WINTER CLASSES with The Bristol Recreation Department In Holley Hall: Jiggity  Jog  Good  Morning  Mr.  Sun  Mt  Kenpo  Karate   Level  I  Swing  Dance  Intro  to  Ballet  Gymnastics    Zumba  Arthritis  Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Tai  Chi  for  Seniors  Â

Tue   10:30-­11:15am  Mon  9-­9:50am  Thu  5-­6pm  (Ages  5-­11)  Thu  6:30-­7:30pm  (12  &  up) Sun  5-­7pm  Wed  5:30-­6:20pm  Wed  3:15-­4:15pm  (Ages  5-­8)  Wed  4:15-­5:15pm  (Ages  8-­15) Sun  9:30-­10:30am  Â

1/15-­2/12  ($50/$55) 1/28-­3/25  ($65/$70) 1/31-­3/7  ($65/$70) 1/31-­2/17  ($60/$65) 1/23-­5/1  ($175/$180) 1/23-­3/20  ($96/$101)

Mon  &  Thu  1-­2pm  (Beginner)  2/25-­4/18   (Free)  Mon  &  Thu  11am-­12pm  (Graduate)  1/7-­4/29   (Free)

Sat  9:30-­10:30am  Thu  3:15-­4:45pm  Wed  6-­8pm Â

Â

1/12-­3/2  ($65/$70) 1/10-­2/28  ($65/$70) 1/9-­2/27  ($95/$100)

In Sonoma Studio: Basic  Life  Skills  for  Dogs  Thu  6:45-­7:45pm  Puppy  Class  Thu  5:30-­6:30pm Â

1/24-­2/28  ($125/$130) 1/24-­2/28  ($125/$130)

Bristol Elementary School 1-­2 Team Room: Growing  Mindful  Â

Mon  3:15-­4:15pm  (grades  K-­3)  Mon  4:15-­5pm  (grades  4-­6)  1/28-­3/25  ($65/$70)  Rescue Squad Meeting Room:

AHA  Adult,  Child  CPR  Tue  6:30-­8:30pm Â

 1/29 Â

($55/$60)

Pre-­registration is required for all classes.

For more info or to register please contact Bristol Recreation Dept. 453-­5885. www.bristolrec.org. email: bristolrec@gmavt.net

Got Firewood? We Do! Available for Prompt Delivery

 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bats  in  Your  Belfry?â&#x20AC;?  presentation  in  New  Haven.  Thursday,  Jan.  10,  7-­9  S P 1HZ +DYHQ 7RZQ 2IÂżFHV /D]RUFKDN ODQG DFTXLVLWLRQ FRRUGLQDWRU IRU 9HUPRQW )LVK DQG :LOGOLIH GLVFXVVHV 9HUPRQWÂśV EDWV 3DUW RI WKH 1HZ +DYHQ &RQVHUYDWLRQ &RPPLVVLRQÂśV $UPFKDLU 1DWXUDOLVW 6HULHV â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Threepenny  Operaâ&#x20AC;?  auditions  at  Middlebury  College. 7KXUVGD\ -DQ S P $[LQQ $XGLWLRQV IRU 0LGGOHEXU\ &RPPXQLW\ 3OD\HUVÂś $SULO SURGXFWLRQ RI %HUWROW %UHFKW DQG .XUW :HLOOÂśV Âł7KH 7KUHHSHQQ\ 2SHUD ´ $XGLWLRQV FRQWLQXH -DQ ZLWK FDOOEDFNV -DQ ,QIR ZZZ PLGGOHEXU\FRP-­ PXQLW\SOD\HUV RUJ RU Otter  Creek  Audubon  lecture  in  Middlebury.  7KXUVGD\ -DQ S P ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ :DUUHQ .LQJ SUHVHQWV Âł)URP &KULVWPDV WR (DVWHU 6HDELUGV RI WKH 3DFLÂżF ,VODQGV ´ SDUW RI 2WWHU &UHHN $XGXERQÂśV &DELQ )HYHU /HFWXUH 6HULHV Relay  For  Life  volunteer  meeting  at  Middlebury  College. 7KXUVGD\ -DQ S P +LOOFUHVW 9ROXQWHHUV DUH QHHGHG IRU WKH 5HOD\ )RU /LIH DW 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJH RQ $SULO $OO W\SHV RI VXSSRUW IURP RUJDQL]LQJ WR SURYLG-­ LQJ UHIUHVKPHQWV DUH QHHGHG IRU WKLV $PHULFDQ &DQFHU 6RFLHW\ HYHQW ,QIR 'RQQD GHFDWXU#FDQFHU RUJ RU ZZZ 5HOD\)RU/LIH RUJ PLGGOHEXU\FROOHJH

Jan

11

12

Green or Dry (Kiln Processed)*

THE A. JOHNSON CO., LLC BRISTOL, VT 05443 802-453-4884 www.VermontLumber.com

The Addison Independent More than just a newspaper!

FRIDAY

S P &DUO 1RUWRQ +LJKZD\ 'HSDUWPHQW FRQIHU-­ HQFH URRP 'LVFXVVLQJ ³7KH 5REEHU %ULGH´ E\ 0DUJDUHW $WZRRG )HEUXDU\œV WLWOH ³0\VWLF 5LYHU´ E\ 'HQQLV /HKDQH ,QIR

Jan

15

TUESDAY

Women  Business  Owners  Network  meeting  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Jan.  D P 0LGGOHEXU\ &RXUW\DUG 0DUULRWW 7KLV PRQWK -XOLD 5RJHUV RI (Q5RXWH &RQVXOWLQJ SUHVHQWV Âł*URVV 1DWLRQDO +DSSLQHVV +DUQHVVLQJ WKH :LVGRP RI 2WKHU &XOWXUHV LQ /LIH DQG :RUN ´ &RVW IRU PHPEHUV IRU QRQPHPEHUV 5693 QVKXWWOH#VRYHU QHW ,QIR ZZZ ZERQ RUJ Public  skating  in  Middlebury. 7XHVGD\ -DQ D P 0HPRULDO 6SRUWV &HQWHU Figure  skating  in  Middlebury. 7XHVGD\ -DQ D P QRRQ 0HPRULDO 6SRUWV &HQWHU Adult  stick  &  puck  hockey  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  -DQ QRRQ S P 0HPRULDO 6SRUWV &HQWHU Tai  Chi  for  Seniors  class  in  Vergennes.  Tuesday,  -DQ S P 1RUWKODQGV -RE &RUSV 7KH ÂżUVW LQ D VHULHV RI ZLQWHU WDL FKL FODVVHV PHHW-­ LQJ 7XHVGD\V DQG 7KXUVGD\V WKURXJK 0DUFK 6SRQVRUHG E\ &9$$ WKHVH IUHH FODVVHV FDQ KHOS LPSURYH EDODQFH Ă&#x20AC;H[LELOLW\ DQG PXVFOH VWUHQJWK LQ VHQLRUV 5HJLVWHU DW RU YLVLW ZZZ

EUHDG FUDFNHUV EHYHUDJH DQG GHVVHUW ,QIR

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gaslandâ&#x20AC;?  documentary  screening  in  Middlebury.  :HGQHVGD\ -DQ S P ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ )ROORZLQJ WKH ÂżOP OLJKW UHIUHVKPHQWV ZLOO EH VHUYHG DQG WKHUH ZLOO EH D EULHI GLVFXVVLRQ RI QDWXUDO JDV DQG ÂłIUDFNLQJ ´ Festival  on-­the-­Green  annual  meeting  in  Middlebury. :HGQHVGD\ -DQ S P 0LGGOHEXU\ 8QLRQ 0LGGOH 6FKRRO (QWKXVLDVWLF YROXQWHHUV VRXJKW WR KHOS SODQ WKH WK DQQXDO )HVWLYDO RQ WKH *UHHQ RQH RI WKH SUHPLHU VXPPHU DUWV HYHQWV LQ $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ )HVWLYDO GDWHV -XO\ WKLV \HDU ,QIR Wednesday  Night  Tea  and  Talk  Series  in  Bristol.  :HGQHVGD\ -DQ S P 0RXQW $EUDKDP 8QLRQ +LJK 6FKRRO OLEUDU\ 0RXQW $EHÂśV VRSKRPRUH FODVV SUHVHQWV ORFDO KLVWRU\ LQ Âł'LVFRYHULQJ &RPPXQLW\ 3KRWRVWRULHV RI 2XU )LYH 7RZQV ´ ,QIR H[W RU OPLQD# DQHVX RUJ

Jan

17

Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  7KXUVGD\ -DQ D P 0HPRULDO 6SRUWV &HQWHU Early  Literacy  Story  Time  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  -DQ D P ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ -RLQ FKLO-­ GUHQÂśV OLEUDULDQ 6DUDK /DZWRQ IRU VWRULHV UK\PHV DQG VRQJV WKDW KHOS \RXQJ FKLOGUHQ GHYHORS HDUO\ OLWHUDF\ VNLOOV 'URS LQ (YHU\ 7KXUVGD\ -DQ WKURXJK )HE Workshop  on  lead  and  asbestos  WOMEN/TEEN GIRL SELF DEFENSE CLASS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday Jan 19th in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Jan.  at Middlebury Fitness from 2:00 - 5:00 for $25. Come learn S P $PHULFDQ /HJLRQ 6WUHHW $ IUHH WUDLQ-­ basic and effective verbal and physical self defense techniques. %RDUGPDQ LQJ HYHQW JHDUHG WRZDUG ZDVWH Taught by Master Kellie Thomas of TaeKwon Do K.I.C.K.S. No KDXOHUV GHPROLWLRQ FRQWUDFWRUV martial arts experience necessary. Please call 802-377-0476 FRQVWUXFWLRQ SURMHFW VXSHUYLVRUV or email tkdkicks101@yahoo.com to sign up - limited space. DQG ZDVWH WUDQVIHU VWDWLRQ SHUVRQ-­ QHO 4 $ 6QDFNV DQG EHYHU-­ MIDDLEBURY STUDIO SCHOOL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: Wheel & Hand DJH SURYLGHG 6HDWLQJ LV OLPLWHG Building, Home School Pottery & Painting, Pets & Pillows Feb. UHJLVWHU DW DQG LQGLFDWH QXPEHU RI SHUVRQV DWWHQGLQJ 4-March 18, Teen Tie-Dye, Young Artist Studio Adult: Mon. 6QRZ GDWH -DQ

SATURDAY

Jan

16

WEDNESDAY

Jan

?MLLQVO 1V^Q\I\QWV[ Â&#x152; )VVW]VKMUMV\[ ;\I\QWVMZa Â&#x152; *][QVM[[ +IZL[ 0IVL ;\IUX[ 5WZM ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

VERMONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TWICE-­WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 0LGGOHEXU\ 97 Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; ZZZ $GGLVRQ,QGHSHQGHQW FRP

From the Grateful Friends of the Bixby Library, a hearty Thank You to the following donors. Your generosity of items for the Bixby Library Holiday Stroll Silent Auction of gift baskets helps us serve our community well with library programs and services.

3 Squares Cafe A & D Automotive Almost Home Ancient Graffiti Bixby Library Trustees BJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm Supply Bubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barn Button Bay Bed & Breakfast Classic Stitching Comfort Hill Kennel Daily Chocolate Dakin Farm Eating Well Magazine EveryWear for Everyone Ferrisburgh Bake Shop & Deli Green Mountain Pet & Tack Hollyhocks Flowers & Designs Honey Lights Joan Burt Jewelry Judy Rice Designs & Notecards Karen Wheeler

Kathy Mitchell Studio Kinneys Knits & Bolts Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Apparel & Gifts Lisa Patton Quilting Luigiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza Marilyn DeVoid Middlebury Co-op Insurance Nilene Farnsworth Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bank Pam Farnsworth Handbags Rachel Plant Shawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vergennes Supermarket Strong House Inn Tom Johnson Prints Vergennes Animal Hospital Vermont Livestock S & P Vintage Fitness Studio of VT Vermont Flannel Country Store VT Sun Fitness Center WOW Toyz

THURSDAY

Meditation  class  in  Middlebury. )ULGD\ -DQ D P :LQGDQFHU 0RYHPHQW &HQWHU LQ WKH 0DUEOH :RUNV $OO DUH LQYLWHG WR ³0HGLWDWLRQ 0LQGIXOQHVV 7UDLQLQJ IRU (YHU\GD\ /LIH ´ D ZHHNO\ WUDLQ-­ LQJ RQ )ULGD\ PRUQLQJV )UHH ,QIR

Lunchtime  public  skating  in  Middlebury. )ULGD\ -DQ QRRQ S P 0HPRULDO 6SRUWV Night Oils, Tues. Night Watercolor, Silver Jewelry, Weds. PM &HQWHU â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimi  Hendrix:  Live  at  Woodstockâ&#x20AC;?  Wheel, Weds. AM Oils, Colour Workshop, Digital Photography, Young  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Club  meeting  in  on  screen  in  Middlebury. )ULGD\ Thursday,  Jan.  17,  Mon. AM Acrylics. Contact Barb 247-3702, email ewaldewald@ Middlebury.  -DQ S P 7RZQ +DOO S P ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ .LGV aol.com, check out middleburystudioschool.org 7KHDWHU 1HYHU EHIRUH VHHQ RQ LQ JUDGHV DUH LQYLWHG WR GURS LQ ÂżOP WKH FRPSOHWH VHW WKDW +HQGUL[ RQ ZRUN RQ WKHLU ZULWLQJ ZLWK VKRUW COME TO YOUR SENSES! â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Develop your innate abilities. H[HUFLVHV DQG ZULWLQJ SURPSWV SOD\HG DW :RRGVWRFN LQ 3UDFWLFH SHUFHLYLQJ HQHUJ\ Ă&#x20AC;HOGV ORRNLQJ LQVLGH WKH ERG\ DQG PRUH 7KLUG 7KXUVGD\ RI HYHU\ PRQWK GLJLWDOO\ UHVWRUHG 7LFNHWV DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH Part one, Saturday, January 26, 9:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12:30 Part two, Saturday, Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU February 2, 9:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12:30. Middlebury Ambulance Association Meeting 7KXUVGD\ -DQ S P RUJ 0HPRULDO 6SRUWV &HQWHU Room. Includes remote viewing in a health care context. Barbara â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Magistrateâ&#x20AC;?  in  HD  in  Cyrus  Chestnut  Trio  in  concert  at  Clearbridge, www.FeelingMuchBetter.org; (802) 324-9149.

Middlebury  College. )ULGD\ -DQ Middlebury.  Thursday,  Jan.  17,  S P 0DKDQH\ &HQWHU S P 7RZQ +DOO 7KHDWHU -RKQ IRU WKH $UWV -D]] SLDQLVW &\UXV /LWKJRZ UHWXUQV WR WKH (QJOLVK FYDD RUJ &KHVWQXWÂśV KDUG VZLQJLQJ VRXOIXO PXVLF EOHQGV VWDJH LQ $UWKXU :LQJ 3LQHURÂśV ULSSLQJ FRPHG\ Âł7KH FRQWHPSRUDU\ MD]] WUDGLWLRQDO MD]] DQG JRVSHO Public  skating  in  Middlebury. 7XHVGD\ -DQ 0DJLVWUDWH ´ EURDGFDVW LQ +' IURP /RQGRQ 7LFNHWV S P 0HPRULDO 6SRUWV &HQWHU ZLWK D WDVWH RI /DWLQ DQG VDPED 7LFNHWV DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sound,  Movement  and  Ethnicity  in  Ugandaâ&#x20AC;?  DYDLODEOH DW ZZZ PLGGOHEXU\ HGX RU RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ lecture  at  Middlebury  College.  Tuesday,  Jan.  Climate  change  talk  in  Salisbury.  Thursday,  Jan.  S P 0DKDQH\ &HQWHU IRU WKH $UWV S P 6DOLVEXU\ &RPPXQLW\ 6FKRRO 'U 5RRP 3UHVHQWHG E\ YLVLWLQJ PDVWHU GUXPPHU $ODQ %HWWV RI $WPRVSKHULF 5HVHDUFK LQ 3LWWVIRUG DQG GDQFHU 6DPXHO %DNNDEXOLQGL ,QIR ZLOO VSHDN DERXW KRZ ZDUPHU ZLQWHUV DQG PHOW-­ Eagle  Scout  bottle  drive  in  Monkton.  RU KWWS JR PLGGOHEXU\ HGX DUWV LQJ JODFLHUV ZLOO DIIHFW RXU OLYHV 3UHVHQWHG E\ WKH 6DWXUGD\ -DQ D P QRRQ 0RQNWRQ 6DOLVEXU\ &RQVHUYDWLRQ &RPPLVVLRQ 5HF\FOH &HQWHU 6FRXW %HQ &KDUERQHDX â&#x20AC;&#x153;An  Evening  of  Kâo  Jai  Thailandâ&#x20AC;?  presentation  in  RI %R\ 6FRXW 7URRS LV KROGLQJ WKLV GULYH DV Bristol.  7KXUVGD\ -DQ S P /DZUHQFH DQ (DJOH 6FRXW SURMHFW WR UDLVH IXQGV WR UHSODFH 0HPRULDO /LEUDU\ 3HWHU DQG $QQ 6WUDXE RI %ULVWRO Toddler  TaeKwon  Do  in  Middlebury.  SDUW RI WKH IHQFH DW WKH 0RQNWRQ )ULHQGV 0HWKRGLVW JLYH DQ LOOXVWUDWHG WDON RQ WKHLU \HDUV VSHQW :HGQHVGD\ -DQ D P &KXUFK WHDFKLQJ DQG ZRUNLQJ LQ 7KDLODQG )UHH +RVWHG E\ ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ ,QVWUXFWRU .HOOLH 7KRPDV Library  open  house  in  Orwell. 6DWXUGD\ -DQ WKH 2QH :RUOG /LEUDU\ 3URMHFW OHDGV D SOD\IXO LQWURGXFWLRQ WR DQ DQFLHQW PDUWLDO Author  talk  with  Sas  Carey  in  Middlebury.  D P QRRQ 2UZHOO )UHH /LEUDU\ $ FHOHEUDWLRQ RI DUW 7RGGOHUV DQG SUHVFKRROHUV ZLOO OHDUQ EDVLF WKH QHZ FKLOGUHQÂśV ERRNV WKH OLEUDU\ KDV DFTXLUHG 7KXUVGD\ -DQ S P ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ PRYHPHQWV WR KHOS LPSURYH WKHLU EDODQFH WKURXJK D JUDQW IURP WKH /LEUL )RXQGDWLRQ 6WRU\ &DUH\ ZLOO SUHVHQW VOLGHV DQG D YLGHR FOLS RI KHU IRFXV DQG FRRUGLQDWLRQ 'URS LQ ,QIR UHDGLQJ FUDIWV OLEUDU\ VFDYHQJHU KXQW SUL]HV DQG WULSV WR 0RQJROLD DQG UHDG IURP KHU QHZ ERRN :HGQHVGD\V WKURXJK )HE UHIUHVKPHQWV Âł5HLQGHHU +HUGHUV LQ 0\ +HDUW 6WRULHV RI +HDOLQJ â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Threepenny  Operaâ&#x20AC;?  auditions  in  Middlebury.  Youth  media  lab  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Jan.  -RXUQH\V WR 0RQJROLD ´ ,QIR S P ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ .LGV LQ JUDGHV The  Kenny  Werner  Trio  in  concert  in  Brandon.  6DWXUGD\ -DQ S P 7RZQ +DOO 7KHDWHU DQG XS DUH LQYLWHG WR MRLQ OLEUDU\ DQG 0&79 VWDII $XGLWLRQV IRU 0LGGOHEXU\ &RPPXQLW\ 3OD\HUVÂś $SULO 7KXUVGD\ -DQ S P %UDQGRQ 0XVLF WR PDNH PRYLHV DQG OHDUQ DERXW WHFKQRORJ\ XVLQJ SURGXFWLRQ RI %HUWROW %UHFKW DQG .XUW :HLOOÂśV Âł7KH 3LDQLVW .HQQ\ :HUQHU SOD\V ZLWK EDVVLVW (OOLRW 0&79ÂśV VWDWH RI WKH DUW PHGLD VWDWLRQV (YHU\ 7KUHHSHQQ\ 2SHUD ´ &DOOEDFNV -DQ ,QIR ZZZ %HUPDQ DQG GUXPPHU -DPLH (EOHQ DV SDUW RI :HGQHVGD\ 6SDFH LV OLPLWHG SUH UHJLVWHU DW WKH PLGGOHEXU\FRPPXQLW\SOD\HUV RUJ RU %UDQGRQ 0XVLFÂśV -D]] 7KXUVGD\ VHULHV $GPLVVLRQ FKLOGUHQÂśV GHVN E\ FDOOLQJ RU E\ HPDLO-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skate  with  the  Panther  Womenâ&#x20AC;?  event  at  UHVHUYDWLRQV HQFRXUDJHG DW

LQJ VDUDK ODZWRQ#LOVOH\SXEOLFOLEUDU\ RUJ Middlebury  College. 6DWXUGD\ -DQ S P .HQ\RQ $UHQD 6NDWLQJ EHJLQV IROORZLQJ WKH S P Youth  wrestling  signups  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  -DQ S P 0RXQW $EUDKDP 8QLRQ JDPH DJDLQVW $PKHUVW 7HDP SKRWRV SURYLGHG +LJK 6FKRRO ZUHVWOLQJ URRP )LYH WRZQ HOHPHQ-­ 7KLV HYHQW LV VSRQVRUHG E\ )ULHQGV RI 3DQWKHU Lunchtime  public  skating  in  WDU\ VWXGHQWV DUH LQYLWHG WR MRLQ WKH \RXWK ZUHVWOLQJ +RFNH\ Middlebury. )ULGD\ -DQ QRRQ SURJUDP 3UDFWLFHV ZLOO EH KHOG IURP Roast  pork  supper  in  Vergennes. 6DWXUGD\ -DQ S P 0HPRULDO 6SRUWV &HQWHU S P RQ :HGQHVGD\V DQG 7KXUVGD\V IRU JUDGHV S P 9HUJHQQHV 8QLWHG 0HWKRGLVW . DQG :HGQHVGD\V 7KXUVGD\V DQG )ULGD\V IRU Ugandan  music  and  dance  workshop  at  &KXUFK 5RDVW SRUN PDVKHG SRWDWRHV VWXI¿QJ Middlebury  College. )ULGD\ -DQ JUDGHV 6LJQXS FRVW ,QIR YHJHWDEOH DSSOHVDXFH UROOV DSSOH FULVS ZLWK LFH S P 0DKDQH\ &HQWHU IRU WKH $UWV ³'RLQJ ,W WKH FUHDP DQG EHYHUDJH 6HUYHG EXIIHW VW\OH $GXOWV Soup  supper  in  New  Haven. :HGQHVGD\ -DQ 8JDQGDQ :D\ ´ SUHVHQWHG E\ YLVLWLQJ DUWLVW 6DPXHO S P 1HZ +DYHQ &RQJUHJDWLRQDO &KXUFK 7KH FKLOGUHQ 7DNHRXW DYDLODEOH ,QIR %DNNDEXOLQGL /DGLHVœ 8QLRQ KRVWV D VRXS VXSSHU ZLWK VRXS Contra  dance  in  Cornwall. 6DWXUGD\ -DQ S P &RUQZDOO 7RZQ +DOO 1DQF\ 7XUQHU FDOOLQJ ZLWK OLYH PXVLF E\ 5HG 'RJ 5LOH\ &RVW SHU SHUVRQ PD[LPXP SHU IDPLO\ ,QIR

Modern  Grass  Quintet  in  concert  in  Lincoln.  6DWXUGD\ -DQ S P %XUQKDP +DOO 7KH QH[W SHUIRUPDQFH LQ WKH %XUQKDP 0XVLF 6HULHV $GXOWV VHQLRUV DQG WHHQV FKLOGUHQ ,QIR

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Percussion  and  Dance  Explosionâ&#x20AC;?  performance  at  Middlebury  College. 6DWXUGD\ -DQ S P 0F&XOORXJK 6RFLDO 6SDFH $Q LQWHUDF-­ WLYH SHUIRUPDQFH ZLWK YLVLWLQJ DUWLVW LQ UHVLGHQFH 6DPXHO %DNNDEXOLQGL PXVLF SURIHVVRU 'DPDVFXV .DIXPEH DQG GDQFH SURIHVVRU &KULVWDO %URZQ $WWHQGHHV DUH HQFRXUDJHG WR EULQJ D GUXP RU FRPH UHDG\ WR GDQFH ,QIR RU KWWS JR PLGGOHEXU\ HGX DUWV

Jan

Dried per USDA requirements for heat processing Approved Supplier - VT Fuel Assistance Program

*Dry Wood is heated in our Kilns at 200Âş until the average moisture is down to 20-25%

10

THURSDAY

1/27-­3/10  ($60/$65)

In the Clay Studio: Pee  Wee  Pottery  After  School  Pottery  Adult  &  Teen  Clay Â

Jan

calendar

18

Jan

13

SUNDAY

St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Parish  breakfast  in  Vergennes. 6XQGD\ -DQ D P 6W 3HWHUÂśV 3DULVK +DOO (JJV KRWFDNHV )UHQFK WRDVW EDFRQ VDXVDJH DQG PRUH $GXOWV VHQLRUV DQG NLGV NLGV XQGHU IUHH IDPLOLHV RI ÂżYH RU PRUH UDIĂ&#x20AC;H GUDZLQJV IRU D IUHH EUHDNIDVW DQG ERWWOH GULYH GRQÂśW IRUJHW WR EULQJ \RXU ERWWOHV WR VXSSRUW WKH <RXWK 0LQLVWU\ Public  skating  in  Middlebury. 6XQGD\ -DQ S P 0HPRULDO 6SRUWV &HQWHU

Jan

14

FRIDAY

MONDAY

Early  Literacy  Story  Time  in  Middlebury. 0RQGD\ -DQ D P ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ -RLQ FKLOGUHQœV OLEUDULDQ 6DUDK /DZWRQ IRU VWRULHV UK\PHV DQG VRQJV WKDW KHOS \RXQJ FKLOGUHQ GHYHORS HDUO\ OLWHU-­ DF\ VNLOOV 'URS LQ (YHU\ 0RQGD\ DQG 7KXUVGD\ WKURXJK )HE Addison  County  Right  to  Life  meeting  in  Middlebury. 0RQGD\ -DQ S P 6W 0DU\œV 3DULVK +DOO 9LVLWRUV ZHOFRPH ,QIR RU / 3DTXHWWH#DRO FRP Book  club  meeting  in  Bridport. 0RQGD\ -DQ

Getting  warmerâ&#x20AC;Ś DR.  ALAN  BETTS,  climate  scientist,  will  speak  about  climate  change  at  the  Salisbury  Community  School  on  Thursday,  Jan.  17,  at  7  p.m. Â

community

calendar

Everybody  dance UGANDAN  MASTER  DRUMMER/DANCER  Samuel  Bakkabulindi  hosts  several  events  at  Middle-­ bury  College  this  month,  including  an  interactive  performance,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Percussion  &  Dance  Explo-­ sion!â&#x20AC;?  on  Saturday,  Jan.  12;  a  lecture,  titled  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sound,  Movement  and  Ethnicity  in  Uganda,â&#x20AC;?  on  Tuesday,  Jan.  15;  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doing  It  the  Ugandan  Way!â&#x20AC;?  a  music  and  dance  workshop,  on  Friday,  Jan.  18.  More  info  is  at  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  443-­3168.

Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Jan.  18,  5-­7  p.m.,  Vermont  Folklife  Center.  Celebrating  the  opening  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Labor  of  Love,â&#x20AC;?  created  by  Vermont  Works  for  Women  in  collaboration  with  the  VFC.  The  exhibit  recognizes  Vermont  women  who  are  passionate  about  their  work,  are  an  exam-­ ple  to  others,  and  who  exemplify  excellence  in  their  ¿HOG ([KLELW UXQV WKURXJK -DQ ,QIR or  www.vermontfolklifecenter.org.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Method  Gunâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  Jan.  18,  8-­10  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  A  daring  play  by  the  Rude  Mechs,  an  ensem-­ ble-­based  theater  company  out  of  Austin,  Texas,  based  on  the  work  of  theater  guru  Stella  Burden,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;A  Streetcar  Named  Desire,â&#x20AC;?  and  a  high-­risk  creative  process.  Strong  content  and  some  nudity;  geared  IRU DGXOW DXGLHQFHV RQO\ 7LFNHWV ,QIR RU KWWS JR PLGGOHEXU\ HGX DUWV DJ  Skate  Night  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Jan.  18,  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.  6NDWH UHQWDOV DYDLODEOH $GXOWV VWXGHQWV $OO ages  and  abilities  welcome. Â

Jan

19

SATURDAY

Free  movies  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  -DQ D P S P 9HUJHQQHV Union  High  School  auditorium.  Family  movie  day  featuring  an  hour  of  preschool  cartoon  FODVVLFV IROORZHG E\ WKH IHDWXUH ÂżOP Âł2YHU WKH Hedge.â&#x20AC;?  Refreshments  for  sale.  Sponsored  by  (YHUJUHHQ 3UHVFKRRO â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maria  Stuardaâ&#x20AC;?  live  opera  broadcast  in  Middlebury. 6DWXUGD\ -DQ S P 7RZQ Hall  Theater.  Joyce  DiDonato  plays  Mary,  Queen  of  Scots,  in  a  triumphant  performance  in  this  0HWURSROLWDQ 2SHUD SURGXFWLRQ EURDGFDVW OLYH 7LFNHWV VWXGHQWV DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ Soup  Fest  in  Hancock. 6DWXUGD\ -DQ p.m.,  Hancock  Town  Hall.  Homemade  soups,  stews,  chowders  and  chilies,  and  make-­your-­own  VXQGDHV 7R EHQHÂżW WKH &RPPXQLW\ &KXUFK RI Hancock  and  Granville.  ³, +HOSHG %XLOG D +RPH LQ +DLWL´ EHQHÂżW VXSSHU in  Middlebury. 6DWXUGD\ -DQ S P 0LGGOHEXU\ &RQJUHJDWLRQDO &KXUFK $ EHQHÂżW WR purchase  building  supplies  for  a  February  church  mission  trip  to  Haiti.  Traditional  Haitian  meal  with  millet  bread  soup  and  spiced  BBQ  pork.  Tickets  SHU SHUVRQ SHU FRXSOH DYDLODEOH DW WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ ,QQ ,QIR â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Method  Gunâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  at  Middlebury  College. 6DWXUGD\ -DQ S P 0DKDQH\ Center  for  the  Arts.  A  daring  play  by  the  Rude  Mechs,  an  ensemble-­based  theater  company  out  of  Austin,  Texas,  based  on  the  work  of  theater  guru  Stella  Burden,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;A  Streetcar  Named  Desire,â&#x20AC;?  and  a  high-­risk  creative  process.  Strong  content  and  some  nudity;  geared  for  adult  audiences  RQO\ 7LFNHWV ,QIR RU KWWS JR PLGGOHEXU\ HGX DUWV

Jan

20

SUNDAY

All-­you-­can-­eat  pancake  breakfast  in  Addison. 6XQGD\ -DQ D P $GGLVRQ )LUH 6WDWLRQ 3ODLQ DQG EOXHEHUU\ pancakes,  sausage,  bacon,  home  fries,  coffee,  hot  FKRFRODWH DQG RUDQJH MXLFH $GXOWV NLGV XQGHU )XQGV UDLVHG ZLOO EH XVHG WR SXUFKDVH HTXLS-­ ment  for  the  Addison  Volunteer  Fire  Department.  ,QIR â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stone  Soupâ&#x20AC;?  show  and  potluck  in  Starksboro.  6XQGD\ -DQ S P )LUVW %DSWLVW &KXUFK RI 6WDUNVERUR +XQWLQJWRQÂśV ,QFUHGLEOH 0DOH 6LQJHUV Âł7KH +,06 ´ SOD\ WKH RSHQLQJ VHW IRU 6WDUNVERUR &RPPXQLW\ 3OD\HUVÂś SHUIRUPDQFH RI Âł6WRQH 6RXS ´ this  year  set  in  the  Sudan.  Local  drummers  will  play  lively  African  rhythms.  Bring  a  soup  to  share.  ,QIR

Jan

21

MONDAY

Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  0RQGD\ -DQ S P 0HPRULDO Sports  Center.  Stick  and  puck  hockey  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  -DQ S P 0HPRULDO 6SRUWV &HQWHU Martin  Luther  King  Jr.  celebration  concert  at  Middlebury  College. 0RQGD\ -DQ p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let  Freedom  Ring,â&#x20AC;?  the  15th  annual  celebration  featuring  the  collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Martin  Luther  King  Spiritual  Choir,  François  Clemmons,  Middlebury  College  student  dancers  and  actors  DQG RWKHU JXHVW DUWLVWV )UHH ,QIR ZZZ PLGGOH-­ EXU\ HGX DUWV RU

Jan

22

TUESDAY

Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  7XHVGD\ -DQ D P Memorial  Sports  Center.  Figure  skating  in  Middlebury. 7XHVGD\ -DQ D P QRRQ 0HPRULDO 6SRUWV &HQWHU Adult  stick  &  puck  hockey  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  -DQ QRRQ S P 0HPRULDO 6SRUWV &HQWHU Milk  &  Honey  Quiltersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Guild  meeting  in  Middlebury. 7XHVGD\ -DQ S P $PHULFDQ

Legion.  Trunk  show  and  presentation  by  accom-­ SOLVKHG 5XWODQG DUHD TXLOWHUV .D\ %HUTXLVW DQG -DQHW %ORFN 6KRZ DQG WHOO ZHOFRPH ,QIR

Jan

23

WEDNESDAY

GED  testing  in  Middlebury.  :HGQHVGD\ -DQ D P 9HUPRQW $GXOW /HDUQLQJ %RDUGPDQ 6W 3UH UHJLVWUDWLRQ UHTXLUHG &DOO IRU LQIR and  to  register.  Toddler  TaeKwon  Do  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  -DQ D P ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ ,QVWUXFWRU Kellie  Thomas  leads  a  playful  introduction  to  an  ancient  martial  art.  Toddlers  and  preschoolers  will  learn  basic  movements  to  help  improve  their  EDODQFH IRFXV DQG FRRUGLQDWLRQ 'URS LQ ,QIR :HGQHVGD\V WKURXJK )HE Youth  media  lab  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Jan.  S P ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ .LGV LQ JUDGHV DQG XS DUH LQYLWHG WR MRLQ OLEUDU\ DQG 0&79 VWDII to  make  movies  and  learn  about  technology  using  0&79ÂśV VWDWH RI WKH DUW PHGLD VWDWLRQV (YHU\ Wednesday.  Space  is  limited;  pre-­register  at  the  FKLOGUHQÂśV GHVN E\ FDOOLQJ RU E\ HPDLO-­ ing  sarah.lawton@ilsleypubliclibrary.org.  Social  Security  seminar  in  Middlebury.  :HGQHVGD\ -DQ S P 0LGGOHEXU\ ,QQ Free  educational  seminar.  Learn  about  all  aspects  of  Social  Security.  Refreshments  served. Â

Jan

24

THURSDAY

Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  7KXUVGD\ -DQ D P Memorial  Sports  Center.  Early  Literacy  Story  Time  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  -DQ D P ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ -RLQ FKLO-­ drenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  librarian  Sarah  Lawton  for  stories,  rhymes  and  songs  that  help  young  children  develop  early  OLWHUDF\ VNLOOV 'URS LQ (YHU\ 7KXUVGD\ -DQ WKURXJK )HE â&#x20AC;&#x153;After  the  Electionsâ&#x20AC;?  presentation  in  Middlebury.  7KXUVGD\ -DQ S P 1DWLRQDO %DQN RI 0LGGOHEXU\ &RPPXQLW\ 5RRP 3URIHVVRU (ULF 'DYLV JLYHV DQ LQVLJKWIXO ORRN DW WKH FRQVHTXHQFHV RI WKH JHQHUDO HOHFWLRQ IRFXVLQJ RQ WKH DJHQ-­ GDV RI 3UHVLGHQW 2EDPD DQG *RY 6KXPOLQ 5693 WR Gallery  talk  in  Middlebury. 7KXUVGD\ -DQ S P 9HUPRQW )RONOLIH &HQWHU 3RUWUDLWLVW 0DU\ Claire  Carroll,  who  photographed  the  women  cele-­ brated  in  the  VFCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  current  exhibit,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Labor  of  Love,â&#x20AC;?  will  speak  about  her  approach  to  photography  and  the  process  of  creating  the  images  in  the  exhibit.  ,QIR RU ZZZ YHUPRQWIRONOLIHFHQWHU RUJ Orchestral  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  7KXUVGD\ -DQ S P 0DKDQH\ &HQWHU IRU WKH $UWV 7KH 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJH 2UFKHVWUD under  Andrew  Massey,  gives  its  fourth  annual  J-­term  Beethoven  performance,  featuring  the  2YHUWXUH /HRQRUH QR DQG WKH )RXUWK 6\PSKRQ\ )UHH ,QIR ZZZ PLGGOHEXU\ HGX DUWV RU

Jan

25

FRIDAY

Lunchtime  public  skating  in  Middlebury. )ULGD\ -DQ QRRQ p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  VFW  spaghetti  supper  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Jan.  S P 0LGGOHEXU\ 9): ([FKDQJH 6W Dinner  includes  spaghetti  and  meatballs  (vegetar-­ ian  available),  salad  and  dessert.  Takeout  and  FDOO DKHDG RUGHUV DYDLODEOH &RVW per  person.  Dance  premiere  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  -DQ S P 0DKDQH\ &HQWHU IRU WKH $UWV The  Dance  Company  of  Middlebury  premieres  its  newest  work,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Simply  Light,â&#x20AC;?  celebrating  the  FRPSDQ\ÂśV WK DQQLYHUVDU\ ZLWK GDQFH DUWLVWV from  the  past,  present  and  future.  The  company  ZLOO WKHQ WDNH WKH VKRZ RQ WRXU 7LFNHWV ,QIR RU KWWS JR PLGGOHEXU\ HGX DUWV $OVR RQ -DQ

L I V EM U SIC Cooper  &  Lavoie  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Jan.  11,  S P 7ZR %URWKHUV 7DYHUQ Zack  DuPont  Trio  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Jan.  S P 7ZR %URWKHUV 7DYHUQ The  Horse  Traders  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Jan.  S P PLGQLJKW 7ZR %URWKHUV 7DYHUQ Starline  Rhythm  Boys  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Jan.  S P 7ZR %URWKHUV 7DYHUQ Kloptoscope  in  Middlebury. )ULGD\ -DQ p.m.-­midnight,  Two  Brothers  Tavern. Â

%\ FDWHJRU\ )DUPHUVÂś 0DUNHWV 6SRUWV &OXEV 2UJDQL]DWLRQV *RYHUQPHQW 3ROLWLFV %LQJR )XQG 5DLVLQJ 6DOHV 'DQFH 0XVLF $UWV (GXFDWLRQ +HDOWK 3DUHQWLQJ 0HDOV $UW ([KLELWV 0XVHXPV /LEUDU\ 3URJUDPV FARMERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  MARKETS Middlebury  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Market.  Winter  market  at  0DU\ +RJDQ (OHPHQWDU\ 6FKRRO HYHU\ 6DWXUGD\ LQ 1RYHPEHU 'HFHPEHU 0DUFK DQG $SULO a.m.-­1  p.m.  No  market  in  January  or  February. Â

Local  produce,  meats,  cheese  and  eggs,  baked  JRRGV MDPV SUHSDUHG IRRGV DQG FUDIWV (%7 DQG GHELW FDUGV ZHOFRPH ,QIR RU ZZZ MiddleburyFarmersMarket.org.

MEALS Free  Community  Lunch  in  Middlebury.  Mondays  at  6W 6WHSKHQœV (SLVFRSDO &KXUFK RQ WKH JUHHQ 7XHVGD\V 7KXUVGD\V DW WKH &KDUWHU +RXVH 1RUWK 3OHDVDQW 6W MXVW QRUWK RI WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ ,QQ D P S P (DW LQ RU WDNH RXW 6XSSRUWHG E\ DUHD FKXUFKHV ,QIR Free  Community  Supper  in  Middlebury.  Fridays,  S P &RQJUHJDWLRQDO &KXUFK )HOORZVKLS +DOO 0HDOV SURYLGHG E\ RYHU GLIIHUHQW JURXSV ,QIR RU &9$$ 6HQLRU 0HDOV %ULGSRUW *UDQJH +DOO &RPPXQLW\ 5RRP 1RRQ PHDO RQ 0RQGD\ DQG :HGQHVGD\ (YHQLQJ PHDOV on  second  and  fourth  Wednesdays  at  5  p.m.  5HVHUYDWLRQV 0LFKHOOH (DVWPDQ DW [ 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ E\ $&75 %ULVWRO $PHULFDQ /HJLRQ 1RRQ PHDO RQ :HGQHVGD\ %DUE 3ULPH H[W )UHH WUDQV-­ SRUWDWLRQ $&75 0LGGOHEXU\ 5XVV 6KROHV 6HQLRU &HQWHU 1RRQ PHDO RQ 7XHVGD\ DQG )ULGD\ H[FHSW IRU WKH ¿UVW )ULGD\ when  a  special  noon  meal  is  served  at  the  VFW  on  ([FKDQJH 6WUHHW 7UDF\ &RUEHWW ([W )UHH WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ $&75 9HUJHQQHV 9HUJHQQHV 6HQLRU &HQWHU 1RRQ PHDO RQ 7XHVGD\ DQG 7KXUVGD\ 0LFKHOOH (DVWPDQ DW H[W )UHH WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ $&75 %ULVWRO /LEDQXV /RGJH ) $0 %UHDNIDVW 6HFRQG 6XQGD\ D P (JJV EDFRQ VDXVDJH pancakes,  French  toast,  home  fries,  juice,  coffee  DQG WHD %XIIHW %HQH¿WV ORFDO FKDULWLHV Middlebury  Congregational  Church  Community  6XSSHU )ULGD\ S P )UHH 6WDUNVERUR VHQLRU OXQFKHRQ )RXUWK 7KXUVGD\ D P 6WDUNVERUR )LUVW %DSWLVW &KXUFK Vergennes  Masonic  Lodge  Breakfast.  Last  Sunday,  D P 3DQFDNHV )UHQFK WRDVW KRPH IULHV eggs,  bacon,  sausage  and  beverage.  All  you  can  HDW $GXOWV FKLOGUHQ %HQH¿WV WKH ORGJHœV charitable  donations.

9): )LVK )U\ LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ 7KLUG )ULGD\ S P 0HQÂśV $X[LOLDU\ 9): 3RVW ([FKDQJH 6WUHHW SHU SHUVRQ 3URFHHGV WR EHQHÂżW WKH postâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  charitable  donations.

VFW  Fish  Fry  in  Vergennes.  Second  Friday,  5-­7  S P 6RQV RI WKH $PHULFDQ /HJLRQ 9): 3RVW $UPRU\ /DQH SHU SHUVRQ +DGGRFN IULHV coleslaw  and  cash  bar.

DANCE,  MUSIC,  ARTS  &  EDUCATION %ULGJH FOXE LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ 7KXUVGD\V S P ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ 6LQJOH SOD\HU ZHOFRPH ,QIR RU ZZZ QRWUXPS ZRUGSUHVV FRP &KHVV FOXE LQ %UDQGRQ 6DWXUGD\V S P Brandon  Library.  All  ages  and  abilities  welcome. &ROOHJH 6HVVLRQ IRU 6HQLRUV LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ (OGHUO\ 6HUYLFHV ([FKDQJH 6W &ODVVHV IRU SHRSOH RYHU LQ EDVLF FRPSXWHU RSHUD SROLWLFV KLVWRU\ LQWHUQDWLRQDO ODZ DQG PRUH &DOO RU e-­mail  college@elderlyservices.org.

Computer  lab  open  hours  in  Bristol.  Monday-­ 7KXUVGD\ S P 0RXQW $EUDKDP 8QLRQ High  School  library.  Free  access  to  the  libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  electronic  resources,  courtesy  of  e-­Vermont  funding.  &UDIW ZRUNVKRS LQ )RUHVW 'DOH 7XHVGD\ p.m.,  Living  Waters  Assembly  of  God  Church,  5RXWH )UHH ZRUNVKRS IRU NQLWWLQJ FURFKHWLQJ RU RWKHU FUDIWV &RIIHH VHUYHG ,QIR 'UXP &ROOHFWLYH *URXS GUXPPLQJ (YHU\ 0RQGD\ 10-­11  a.m.,  111  Maple  St.  in  the  Marble  Works  at  Huard  Studio.  Led  by  local  percussionist  Will  6PLWK 2SHQ WR DOO ,QIR ZZZ GUXPFROOHFWLYH RUJ French  conversation  group  and  lunch  in  Middlebury.  Second  Saturday  of  the  month,  1  p.m.,  51  Main.  (QMR\ un  dĂŠjeuner  français  with  free  after-­lunch  FRIIHH ,QIR FFKDPEHUODLQ#FVVX RUJ Jam  session  for  teens  in  Middlebury.  Second  and  IRXUWK 7KXUVGD\V RI HDFK PRQWK S P $GGLVRQ &HQWUDO 7HHQ &HQWHU 0DLQ 6W %ULQJ your  own  instrument  or  borrow  one  of  ours.  To  UHJLVWHU FDOO 5RELQ RU -XWWD DW Knitting  and  Rug  Hooking  in  Brandon.  First  and  WKLUG :HGQHVGD\V RI HDFK PRQWK S P %UDQGRQ /LEUDU\ 3URMHFW VKDULQJ LGHD JDWKHULQJ and  textile  camaraderie. .QLWWLQJ JURXS LQ %UDQGRQ 7KXUVGD\ S P %UDQGRQ 6HQLRU &HQWHU Knitting  group  in  Lincoln.  Sunday  (except  last  6XQGD\ RI WKH PRQWK S P /LQFROQ /LEUDU\

Knitting  group  in  Vergennes.  Third  Saturday,  11  D P S P %L[E\ 0HPRULDO /LEUDU\ ,QIRUPDO assistance  provided.  Arabella  Holzapfel,  ZHHNGD\V HYHQLQJV RU araho@verizon.net.

Maiden  Vermont  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  barbershop  chorus,  under  the  direction  of  Lindi  Bortney,  is  open  to  women  of  all  ages.  The  group  sings  four-­part  a  cappella  music  from  traditional  barbershop  to  doo-­wop  and  %URDGZD\ 5HKHDUVDOV 7KXUVGD\V S P &RUQZDOO 6FKRRO ,QIR RU JR WR ZZZ maidenvermont.com.

Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus.  Mead  &KDSHO 2SHQ WR DOO VLQJHUV ZLWKRXW DXGLWLRQV &RQGXFWRU -HII 5HKEDFK PDQDJHU 0DU\ /RQJH\ 2WWHU &UHHN &KRUDO 6RFLHW\ LQ 9HUJHQQHV 5HKHDUVDOV 7KXUVGD\V S P 9HUJHQQHV &RQJUHJDWLRQDO &KXUFK VWDUWLQJ 6HSW 'LUHFWHG E\ :D\QH +REEV ,QIR &RQQLH DW 3DUOHU )UDQoDLV &RPPH 'HV 9DFKHV (VSDJQROHV (YHU\ 7KXUVGD\ S P % :HVW 6W LQ %ULVWRO DERYH 3DLJH &DPSEHOO &RQYHUVDWLRQDO )UHQFK IRU VSHDNHUV RI DOO DELOLWLHV ,QIR Russian  conversation  group  in  Middlebury.  First  and  WKLUG 6XQGD\ S P 6SDUNOLQJ &ROOHJH 6W RU LQIR#VSDUNOLQJYW FRP Sacred  Harp  (Shape  Note)  Sing.  Second  Sunday,  S P 0LGGOHEXU\ $OO DJHV DQG OHYHOV RI H[SHULHQFH ZHOFRPH 'HEE\ 6SDQLVK FRQYHUVDWLRQ JURXS LQ %UDQGRQ (YHU\ 6DWXUGD\ D P 7KH ,QVLGH 6FRRS QH[W WR WKH %UDQGRQ ,QQ $OO DELOLWLHV ZHOFRPH ,QIR RU Spanish  conversation  group  in  Middlebury.  7XHVGD\V D P QRRQ ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ ,QIR

Teen  movie  night  in  Middlebury.  First  Friday  of  every  PRQWK S P $GGLVRQ &HQWUDO 7HHQ &HQWHU 0DLQ 6W 7ZLVW 2œ :RRO *XLOG )LUVW 7KXUVGD\V S P American  Legion  on  Wilson  Road.

Vermont  Ukulele  Society.  Second  and  fourth  0RQGD\V EHJLQQHUV S P UHJXODU VHVVLRQ S P DW +RZGHQ +DOO LQ %ULVWRO &DOO RU VHH KWWS YWXNHV ZHEV FRP IRU LQIR ([WUD ukuleles  for  beginners.

Go  online  to  see  a  full  listing  of Â

ONGOINGE V E N TS www.addisonindependent.com

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  January  10,  2012  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  9A

Soak  Up  The  Sun! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  spend  your  hard-­earned  money  making  the  hot  water  or  electricity  that  you  use  todayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; SOLAR  IS  MORE  AFFORDABLE  THAN  EVER! Green  Mountain  Power  &  Vermont  Electric  Cooperative  will  credit our  solar  customers  $24,613.89  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  $29,536.67  throughout  2013. Â

Would  you  like  to  get  rid  of  your  electric  bill  each  month?

DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T  WAIT  FOR  SPRING  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  START  MAKING  POWER  NOW! We  install  throughout  the  winter.

Call  for  a  FREE  on-­site  evaluation

Go  Green  with  usâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;

www.bristolelectronicsvt.com

PAGE  10A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  January  10,  2013

Man fails New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve sobriety checkpoint

Troopers  looking  for  missing  snowmobile ADDISON  COUNTY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Vermont  State  Police  in  New  Haven  are  investigating  the  theft  of  a  2005  Polaris  700XC  snowmobile  from  a  Route  7  home  in  New  Haven.  The  theft  occurred  sometime  after  11  p.m.  on  Jan.  4  and  8  a.m.  on  Jan.  5.  Anyone  with  information  regard-­ ing  this  incident  is  asked  to  contact  the  VSP  at  388-­4919.  Information  can  also  be  submitted  anonymously  online  at  www.vtips.info  or  by  tex-­ ting  â&#x20AC;&#x153;CRIMESâ&#x20AC;?  (274637)  to  Key-­ word:  VTIPS. In  other  recent  activity,  troopers: Â&#x2021; 2Q 'HF UHFHLYHG D UHSRUW RI a  burglary  at  a  home  on  Four  Winds  Road  in  Ferrisburgh  that  had  oc-­ curred  between  noon  and  1:45  p.m.  that  day.  Police  said  the  perpetrator  broke  a  sliding  glass  door  in  the  rear  of  the  house  and  took  an  assortment  of  electronics.  Anyone  with  informa-­ tion  regarding  this  incident  is  asked  to  contact  the  VSP. Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ DW S P UHVSRQG-­ ed  to  a  one-­car  crash  in  Bristol.  Po-­ lice  said  Robert  R.  Randall,  20,  of  Lyndonville,  Vt.,  was  driving  a  2000  VW  Jetta  northbound  on  Route  116,  entered  a  left  hand  curve,  lost  control  of  the  car,  and  traveled  off  the  west  side  of  the  road.  The  car  then  rolled  onto  its  passenger  side.  There  were  no  injuries.  Police  said  speed  was  a  contributing  factor,  and  the  trooper  issued  Randall  a  ticket  for  failing  to  drive  to  the  right,  which  carries  a  ¿QH DQG IRXU SRLQWV RQ LQVXU-­ ance. Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ DW S P VWRSSHG D motor  vehicle  driven  by  Jeremy  Tin-­ dall,  19,  of  Brandon  on  Route  30  in  Whiting.  Police  cited  Tindall  for  pos-­ session  of  marijuana. Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ DW S P VWRSSHG a  motor  vehicle  driven  by  James  Bishop,  27,  of  Salisbury  on  Route  30  in  Whiting  for  traveling  at  83  mph  in  a  50  mph  zone.  During  the  stop,  the  trooper  found  that  there  were  three  young  children  in  the  vehicle.  He  cited  Bishop  for  speeding. Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ DW D P VWRSSHG a  car  driven  by  Ashley  Lane,  25,  of  Bridport  for  a  condition  of  ve-­ hicle  violation  on  Seymour  Street  in  Middlebury.  Police  cited  Lane  for  driving  with  a  criminally  suspended  license. Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ DW S P UHVSRQG-­ ed  to  a  report  of  a  vehicle  in  a  porch  on  Adams  Ferry  Road  in  Panton. Â

ADDISON COUNTY

School News

Ana  Fleming,  a  senior  from  Mid-­ dlebury,  and  Lillian  Rosenberg,  a  junior  from  Cornwall,  earned  high  honors  on  the  winter  honor  roll  at  the  Loomis  Chaffee  School  in  Windsor,  Conn.

Vt. State

Police Log

The  trooper  said  her  investigation  revealed  that  a  Vergennes  woman  was  driving  a  red  Chevy  Cavalier  and  attempting  to  enter  a  residence  when  she  lost  control  of  her  vehicle  and  slid  into  the  front  porch  of  the  residence.  Police  said  alcohol  was  not  a  factor  in  the  collision  but  that  slippery  road  conditions  were  a  fac-­ tor.  No  criminal  action  is  pending. Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ ORRNHG LQWR D UHSRUW that  between  9  a.m.  and  5:30  p.m.  that  day  someone  had  broken  into  a  Route  22A  home  in  Panton  and  sto-­ len  two  rings  of  sentimental  value  to  the  resident.  Anyone  with  informa-­ tion  is  asked  to  call  VSP. Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ DW DSSUR[LPDWHO\ a.m.  responded  to  one-­car  crash  on  a  snowy  River  Road  in  Bristol.  Police  said  a  Bristol  woman  lost  control  of  the  Subaru  Legacy  wagon  she  was  driving,  went  off  the  road  and  struck  a  tree.  There  were  no  serious  inju-­ ries,  but  the  driving  suffered  minor  facial  injuries  from  the  airbag  de-­ ployment. Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ DW DSSUR[LPDWHO\ 11:42  p.m.  cited  Khalid  H.  Jaafar,  20,  of  Colchester  for  speeding  on  Route  22A  in  Shoreham. Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ DW S P UHVSRQGHG to  report  from  Lower  Notch  Road  in  Bristol  that  a  pickup  with  a  plow  and  towing  a  trailer  had  attempted  to  turn  around  and  struck  a  fence  causing  an  estimated  $400  in  damage.  Anyone  with  information  is  asked  to  contact  VSP. Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ DW S P UHFHLYHG a  report  of  an  intoxicated  motorist  leaving  a  residence  in  New  Haven  and  traveling  toward  her  own  home.  The  complainant  reported  the  driver,  LGHQWLÂżHG DV 6DUDK 'XUDQW RI Middlebury,  was  intoxicated  when  she  left.  VSP  and  Middlebury  po-­ lice  checked  the  area  for  Durant  and  located  her  at  her  residence  in  Mid-­ dlebury  shortly  after  the  call  came  in.  Durant  reported  to  troopers  that  she  drove  her  car  to  her  residence.  Troopers  cited  her  for  driving  under  WKH LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH VHFRQG RIIHQVH DQG driving  with  a  criminally  suspended  license. Â

VERGENNES  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Vergennes  po-­ lice  joined  four  other  law  enforcement  agencies  at  a  Route  7  New  Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Eve  sobriety  checkpoint  near  the  Ferris-­ EXUJK ÂżUH VWDWLRQ DW ZKLFK RQH GULYHU was  cited  for  drunken  driving,  among  other  things.

After  stopping  him  at  the  check-­ point,  police  cited  Fred  Winrock,  39,  of  Essex  Junction  for  driving  under  the  LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH RI DOFRKRO IRXUWK RIIHQVH possession  of  marijuana  and  narcotic  GUXJV DQG GULYLQJ ZLWK D VXVSHQGHG license.  Police  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  i n c l u d i n g  Ve r m o n t  Police Log State,  Bris-­ WRO DQG 0LGGOHEXU\ RIÂżFHUV DQG $GGL-­ son  County  Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  deputies  number-­ ing  in  all  about  15  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  also  cited  Robert  Roche,  39,  of  South  Burlington  for  marijuana  possession  and  issued  other  citations  for  defective  equipment,  open  containers  of  alcoholic  beverages  and  lack  of  insurance  coverage.

In  other  incidents  between  Dec.  31  and  Jan.  6,  Vergennes  police: Â&#x2021; 2Q 'HF FKHFNHG WKH ZHOIDUH of  an  elderly  Main  Street  resident,  who  ZDV IRXQG WR EH ÂżQH Â&#x2021; 2Q 'HF KDQGOHG D PLQRU WZR car  accident  on  Green  Street.  Â&#x2021; 2Q 'HF EHJDQ LQYHVWLJDWLQJ an  email  complaint  from  a  Northlands  Job  Corps  parent  alleging  that  her  son  had  been  repeatedly  threatened,  ha-­ UDVVHG DQG DVVDXOWHG E\ RWKHU VWXGHQWV police  said  the  email  also  alleged  ille-­ gal  drug  use. Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ FLWHG )UDQN 5RVDOLD 20,  of  Rivervale,  N.J.,  for  possession  of  marijuana  after  he  was  stopped  for  speeding  on  West  Main  Street.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ GHDOW ZLWK D +LOOVLGH Acres  Apartments  noise  complaint.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ ZHUH WROG E\ &RXQVHO-­ ing  Service  of  Addison  County  per-­ sonnel  that  a  Vergennes  resident  in  a  Middlebury  academic  program  had  made  a  threat  during  a  counseling  ses-­ VLRQ 0LGGOHEXU\ SROLFH UHWXUQHG KLP to  counseling,  and  Vergennes  police  FRQÂżVFDWHG KLV ÂżUHDUPV Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ FDOPHG D IDPLO\ LVVXH DW a  Cataract  Lane  residence.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ KHOSHG PRWRULVWV JHW into  their  locked  cars  on  Walker  Av-­ enue  and  in  the  Shawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Supermarket  parking  lot.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ FLWHG .DLWO\Q 5LSSOH 20,  of  Media,  Pa.,  for  possession  of  marijuana  after  she  was  stopped  for  speeding  on  West  Main  Street. Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ SURYLGHG LQIRUPDWLRQ to  Shelburne  police  about  an  incident  in  which  ice  blew  off  a  tractor-­trailer  truck  and  struck  a  car.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ GHDOW ZLWK D VXVSLFLRXV phone  call  to  a  woman  who  had  taken  out  an  ad  seeking  her  lost  jewelry.  Po-­ lice  said  a  man  called  her  and  said  he  had  it  and  would  send  it  to  her  if  she  would  send  him  money  to  ship  it.  Po-­ lice  called  him  and  said  to  send  it  to  them,  and  they  would  make  sure  he  got  SDLG WKH\ GLG QRW KHDU EDFN IURP KLP Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ UHFHLYHG D WLS DERXW D crime  in  Panton.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ FLWHG -DFRE +HUPDQ of  Cherryville,  N.J.,  for  possession  of  marijuana  and  paraphernalia  and  for  speeding  after  he  was  stopped  on  West  Main  Street. Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ LVVXHG WZR WLFNHWV IRU speeding  and  one  to  a  third  driver  for  going  too  fast  for  the  conditions  after  the  third  car  almost  struck  the  police  RIÂżFHU DV KH ZDV KDQGOLQJ WKH WUDIÂżF stop.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ KHOSHG 963 VHDUFK D Lower  Notch  Road  home  in  Bristol. Â

Vergennes

Second  freeze

OTTER  CREEK  BEGINS  to  re-­freeze  along  its  already  frozen  shoreline  in  Middlebury  last  Thursday  morning  when  temperatures  dipped  to  around  minus  15  degrees.

Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Middlebury  authorities  issue  two  DUI  citations

MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Middlebury  po-­ lice  between  Jan.  1  and  7  issued  two  FLWDWLRQV IRU GULYLQJ XQGHU WKH LQĂ&#x20AC;X-­ HQFH RI DOFRKRO ERWK ÂżUVW RIIHQVHV At  12:22  a.m.  on  Jan.  1,  police  cit-­ ed  Mark  Hubbell,  50,  of  New  Haven  for  DUI  after  stopping  his  vehicle  on  Court  Street.  At  12:26  a.m.  on  Jan.  5,  Middlebury  police  cited  Benjamin  G.  Johnson,  25,  of  Florence  for  DUI  after  pulling  him  over  on  Route  30.  0LGGOHEXU\ SROLFH DORQJ ZLWK RIÂż-­ Brett  Jipner  of  Bristol,  a  senior  majoring  in  engineering  and  man-­ cers  from  Vergennes  and  Bristol,  Ver-­ agement,  participated  this  fall  on  the  mont  State  Police,  and  deputies  from  Clarkson  University  club  football  the  Addison  County  Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Depart-­ ment,  also  participated  in  a  New  Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  team  as  a  outside  linebacker.

Eve  sobriety  checkpoint  on  Route  7  in Â

Middlebury Police Log

Ferrisburgh  at  which  one  Essex  Junc-­ tion  man  was  cited  for  DUI,  fourth  of-­ fense,  and  a  number  of  other  citations  were  handed  out  to  some  of  the  700  drivers  checked.

Between  Jan.  1  and  7,  Middlebury  police  also:  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ KHOSHG D PRWRULVW RQ Case  Street. Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ GHDOW ZLWK DQ LQWR[LFDW-­ ed  person  on  Seminary  Street.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ VHUYHG D QR WUHVSDVV QR-­ tice  on  Court  Street.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ FKHFNHG WKH VHFXULW\ RI a  Maple  Street  business.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ GHDOW ZLWK D FDVH RI ODU-­ ceny  from  a  vehicle  on  Court  Street. Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ KDQGOHG DQ DQLPDO LQFL-­ dent  on  Case  Street.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ GHDOW ZLWK D ODQGORUG tenant  dispute  on  Cross  Street.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ UHVSRQGHG WR DQ DFFL-­ dent  at  the  intersection  of  South  Main  Street  and  Storrs  Avenue. Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ GHDOW ZLWK D ODQGORUG tenant  dispute  on  Airport  Road.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ KDQGOHG D ODUFHQ\ FRP-­

plaint  on  Court  Street.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ GHDOW ZLWK D PLQRU LQ SRVVHVVLRQ RI DOFRKRO RQ 'HHUÂżHOG Lane.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ UHVSRQGHG WR FDU DF-­ cidents  on  Court,  Main  and  Seymour  streets.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ FKHFNHG RXW D UHSRUW RI a  suspicious  person  on  Valley  View  Drive.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ GHDOW ZLWK DQ DQLPDO LQ-­ cident  on  Halpin  Road.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ FRQGXFWHG D GHDWK LQ-­ vestigation  at  Porter  Hospital.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ FKHFNHG WKH VHFXULW\ RI a  Main  Street  business.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ ORRNHG LQWR D UHSRUW RI D suspicious  person  on  Maple  Street.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ FKHFNHG WKH ZHOIDUH RI Weybridge  Street,  Route  7  South  and  Buttolph  Drive  residents.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ GHDOW ZLWK DQLPDO SURE-­ lems  on  Woodland  Park  and  Foote  Street. Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ UHVSRQGHG WR DQ DFFL-­ dent  with  injuries  on  North  Pleasant  Street. Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ GHDOW ZLWK D 6HPLQDU\ Street  neighbor  dispute.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ GHDOW ZLWK D &RXUW 6WUHHW accident  in  which  an  operator  left  the  scene.  Â&#x2021; 2Q -DQ FKHFNHG WKH ZHOIDUH RI D Court  Street  resident. Â

Bridport  school kicks  off  survey BRIDPORT  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Research  shows  that  when  families  and  communities  become  involved  in  school,  student  achievement  increases.  Bridport  Cen-­ tral  School  is  creating  a  resource  guide  of  ways  that  the  larger  community  can  contribute  to  studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  success  in  the  FODVVURRP 6FKRRO RIÂżFLDOV DUH DVNLQJ all  members  of  the  community  about  their  talents,  gifts,  hobbies  and  inter-­ ests  in  order  to  collate  a  Volunteer  Re-­ source  Manual.  This  manual  will  help  the  staff  members  at  Bridport  Central  School  to  become  more  aware  of  the  communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  talents.

6FKRRO RIÂżFLDOV LQYLWH \RX WR SDU-­ ticipate  fully  and  let  them  know  your  area  of  expertise.  Visit  www.survey-­ monkey.com/s/HKB6GHG  to  com-­ plete  a  survey  online  by  Jan.  25.  For  additional  hard  copies  or  questions  about  this  project  call  Kathleen  Kil-­ bourne  at  758-­2331  or  visit  Bridport  Central  School.  Paper  copies  may  be  picked  up  at  Prattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Store  and  Brough-­ tonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Farm  Supply.  2IÂżFLDOV VDLG WKH\ ZRXOG DSSUHFL-­ ate  contributions  surrounding  com-­ munities  as  well  as  from  Bridport.

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  January  10,  2012  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  11A

ND

AROU

Goings on

scrapbook

TOWN

Something special going on in your send it in! life? Send it in at:

Does your group or organization have something happening thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sAddison appropriateIndependent for the calendar? We want P.O. Box 31 please, send to hear about it! If you have a picture, Middlebury, Vermont 05753 that too. Pictures and text may be emailed to: or email it to: news@addisonindependent.com news@addisonindependent.com

ENGAGEMENTS

Bedell, Thompson 6+25(+$0 ²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

AT  A  SPECIAL  blessing  ceremony,  the  joy  of  making  merry  by  giving  Buddhist  monks  food  is  clear.

A  CHEERFUL  THAI  woman  at  a  temple  fete  makes  sure  Peter  and  Ann  Straub  are  given  lunch.

Scott, Luong

Bristol  couple  presents  Thailand  experience

3$1721 ² %HWKDQ\ 6FRWW DQG 1DWKDQ /XRQJ RI 3DQWRQ DQQRXQFH WKHLU HQJDJHPHQW 7KH IXWXUH EULGH WKH GDXJKWHU RI 3HWHU 6FRWW RI 1HZ +DYHQ DQG 6WHSKDQLH 6FRWW RI &ROFKHVWHU LV D VWD\ DW KRPH PRWKHU 7KH IXWXUH JURRP WKH VRQ RI (ULF DQG /DLQD 9LVVHU RI 3DQWRQ LV D IDUPHU $Q $XJ ZHGGLQJ LQ 1HZ +DYHQ LV SODQQHG

Kennedy, Kress 1(: +$9(1 ² *UHJRU\ .UHVV DQG %HFN\ .HQQHG\ RI 1HZ +DYHQ DQQRXQFH WKHLU HQJDJHPHQW 7KH IXWXUH EULGH GDXJKWHU RI WKH ODWH &DWK\ .HQQHG\ /DKXH RI %UDQW /DNH 1 < DQG )D\H DQG )UDQN 6HYHU\ RI 5RFKHVWHU LV D JUDGXDWH RI 5RFKHVWHU +LJK 6FKRRO 6KH LV WKH SODQQLQJ PDQDJHU DW 7ZLQFUDIW 6RDS LQ

:LQRRVNL 7KH IXWXUH JURRP VRQ RI &DURO DQG -LP .UHVV RI 3DQWRQ LV D JUDG XDWH RI 0RXQW $EUDKDP 8QLRQ +LJK 6FKRRO DQG &KDPSODLQ &ROOHJH +H LV D FXVWRPHU VHUYLFH UHSUHVHQWDWLYH IRU +XEHU 6XKQHU LQ (VVH[ $ 0DUFK ZHGGLQJ LV SODQQHG

milestones births

Â&#x2021; &DUULH )UHQFK %UDQGRQ 0DUWLQH] 0LQHYLOOH 1 < 'HF D VRQ /DQG\Q 0DWWKHZ 0DUWLQH] Â&#x2021; &KULV 'H/RQJ /DXUDLQH /DZUHQFH )DLU +DYHQ 'HF D GDXJKWHU 6XVDQ -DQH 'H/RQJ Â&#x2021; 6FKDUHQH 6Q\GHU %RYHOO $QGUHZ -DPHV %RYHOO 2UZHOO 'HF D VRQ ;DYLHU -DPHV 6FRWW %RYHOO Â&#x2021; $ULFD *HYU\ %UDQGRQ 'HF D GDXJKWHU $XWXPQ 0D\ *HYU\ Â&#x2021; *ZHQ 'LGR 5\DQ /D3RUWH %UDQGRQ 'HF D GDXJKWHU 0DULRQ 6X]DQQH /D3RUWH Â&#x2021; 0LQG\ $QQ :HW]HO &RGH\ 3DTXLQ 0RQNWRQ 'HF D VRQ %UD\GRQ -DPHV 3DTXLQ Â&#x2021; &HOLQH %HGDUG (GZDUG %ODQFKDUG 0RXQW +ROO\ 'HF D VRQ 7DQQHU (GZDUG %ODQFKDUG Â&#x2021; &KHOVHD &DUWHU -HII $XG\ $GGLVRQ 'HF D VRQ 6LODV &DUWHU $XG\

SENDITIN:

Reader Comments H

%5,672/ ² 7KH 7KDL ZRUG WKDW PHDQV ³WR XQGHUVWDQG´ OLWHUDOO\ WUDQVODWHG PHDQV ³WR JR LQWR RQHœV KHDUW ´ D FRQFHSW WKDW KDV GHHS DQG SHUVRQDO PHDQLQJ WR 3HWHU DQG $QQ 6WUDXE ZKR ZLOO SUHVHQW D IUHH SURJUDP IRU WKH 2QH :RUOG /LEUDU\ 3URMHFW RQ WKHLU \HDUV RI ZRUNLQJ DQG OLYLQJ LQ 7KDLODQG 7KH SUHVHQ WDWLRQ ZLOO EH RQ 7KXUVGD\ -DQ IURP S P DW WKH /DZUHQFH 0HPRULDO /LEUDU\ LQ %ULVWRO ,Q WKH 6WUDXEV ZKR ZHUH ORQJWLPH %ULVWRO HGXFDWRUV UHFHLYHG WZR \HDU OHDYHV RI DEVHQFH IURP WKHLU WHDFKLQJ SRVLWLRQV LQ $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ VR WKDW WKH\ FRXOG ZRUN DW WKH ,QWHUQDWLRQDO 6FKRRO %DQJNRN

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

e reader has to say abo

A reader from Bristol, Vt., writes,

ut u s!

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Addison Independent is without a doubt one of the best newspapersâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; big or small â&#x20AC;&#x201C;in the country, and probably the world.

BRAVO!! (and thank you).â&#x20AC;?

Quotes are taken from reader comments submitted with subscription renewals.

Free  energy-­saving  advice  for  Middlebury  residents 0,''/(%85< ² :RQGHU LI \RX FDQ EH ULG RI NLOOHU LFLFOHV GDQJOLQJ IURP \RXU URRI GXH WR KHDW ORVV" ([DVSHUDWHG DERXW ZDVWLQJ \RXU SUHFLRXV IXHO GROODUV RQ PHOWLQJ VQRZ RII \RXU URRI DQG KHDWLQJ WKH VN\ LQVWHDG RI NHHSLQJ \RX PRUH FRPIRUWDEOH" &RPPLWWHG WR LQYHVW LQ D PHDVXUH DLPHG DW PHHWLQJ HQHUJ\ GHPDQG LQ RQH RI WKH OHDVW HQYLURQ PHQWDOO\ GDPDJLQJ PRUH DIIRUGDEOH ZD\V SRVVLEOH" 0LGGOHEXU\ UHVLGHQWV DUH LQYLWHG WR FRQWDFW WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ (QHUJ\ &RPPLWWHH DW PLGGHQHUJ\#JPDLO FRP RU H[W WR DUUDQJH IRU D IUHH HQHUJ\ YLVLW WR DVVHVV WKHLU VLWXDWLRQ DQG DGYLVH WKHP RQ WKHLU KRPH HQHUJ\ LPSURYH PHQW DQG ¿QDQFLQJ RSWLRQV /RFDO (QHUJ\ &RRUGLQDWRU /DXUD $VVHUPLO\ VDLG SHRSOH PD\ DOVR FRQWDFW WKH FRPPLWWHH LI WKH\ ZLVK WR KRVW DQ HQHUJ\ SDUW\ WR WHOO WKHLU

QHLJKERUV DERXW WKHLU KRPH HQHUJ\ LPSURYHPHQWV HVSHFLDOO\ ZLWK DLU VHDOLQJ DQG LQVXODWLRQ 6HYHUDO SHRSOH LQ WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ DUHD

M

iddlebury residents are invited to contact the Middlebury Energy Committee to arrange for a free energy visit.

KHUVHOI LQFOXGHG UHSRUW DQ DYHU DJH RI JDOORQV RI IXHO VDYHG DQQXDOO\ 0LGGOHEXU\ LV RQH RI VHYHUDO WRZQV SDUWLFLSDWLQJ LQ WKH 9HUPRQW +RPH (QHUJ\ &KDOOHQJH KRVWHG E\ (IÂżFLHQF\ 9HUPRQW LQ SDUWQHUVKLS

CALEDONIA SPIRITS & WINERY Now Open in Ferrisburgh

in the old Honey Gardens honey house

every Saturday 10 am - 6 pm Barr Hill Gin & Barr Hill Vodka, Caledonia Elderberry Cordial Caledonia Winery Honey Wine/Mead Honey Gardens Raw Honey & Elderberry Syrup for Sale Champlain Orchards Hard and Ice Ciders

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

VERMONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TWICE-­WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 0LGGOHEXU\ 97 Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; ZZZ $GGLVRQ,QGHSHQGHQW FRP

LQ D FXOWXUH VR GLIIHUHQW IURP WKHLU RZQ KDV WUXO\ ZRYHQ 7KDLODQG DQG WKH 7KDL SHRSOH LQWR WKHLU KHDUWV 7KH 2QH :RUOG /LEUDU\ 3URMHFW KDV DFTXLUHG VHYHUDO QHZ WLWOHV IRU WKH NLRVN DW WKH /DZUHQFH 0HPRULDO /LEUDU\ LQ %ULVWRO ³3KUD )DUDQJ $Q (QJOLVK 0RQN LQ 7KDLODQG ´ ³7KH .LQJ 1HYHU 6PLOHV $ %LRJUDSK\ RI 7KDLODQGœV %KXPLERO $GXO\DGHM´ DQG ³7UDYHOHUœV 7DOHV 7KDLODQG 7UXH 6WRULHV ´ 7KH 2QH :RUOG /LEUDU\ 3URMHFW LV D ³ZRUOG OLEUDU\ ZLWKLQ D OLEUDU\´ ZLWK DGXOW DQG FKLOGUHQœV FROOHF WLRQV RI ERRNV ¿OPV DQG RWKHU PHGLD DERXW ZRUOG FXOWXUHV 2:/3 LWHPV DUH DYDLODEOH IRU FRPPXQLW\

Home energy challenge offered

Email your announcements to us at:

news@addisonindependent.com

h a t on w s â&#x20AC;&#x2122; e er

THE  RECLINING  BUDDHA  at  Wat  Pho  in  Bangkok.

2777 VT Route 7, Ferrisburgh (old Honey Gardens honey house) tel. 802.324.0354 todd@caledoniaspirits.com www.caledoniaspirits.com

ZLWK 9HUPRQW (QHUJ\ DQG &OLPDWH $FWLRQ 1HWZRUN DV SDUW RI DQ HIIRUW WR DFKLHYH WKH VWDWHÂśV FRPSUHKHQ VLYH HQHUJ\ SODQ JRDO WR JHW KRPHV ZHDWKHUL]HG E\ 7KH FKDOOHQJH ZLOO EH NLFNHG RII WKLV ZHHNHQG RQ -DQ DW 1RUZLFK 8QLYHUVLW\ 7R VHH LI \RXU WRZQ LV SDUWLFLSDWLQJ RU WR VLJQ LW XS IRU WKH FKDOOHQJH JR WR ZZZ HIÂżFLHQF\YHU PRQW RUJ KRPHHQHUJ\FKDOOHQJH &XUUHQWO\ $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ KDV VHYHUDO WRZQV WKDW KDYH VLJQHG XS LQFOXGLQJ 0LGGOHEXU\ :H\EULGJH )HUULVEXUJK 0RQNWRQ DQG 6WDUNVERUR DQG VHYHUDO RWKHUV LQ FRQVLGHUDWLRQ LQFOXGLQJ 1HZ +DYHQ 6KRUHKDP 6DOLVEXU\ %ULVWRO DQG 9HUJHQQHV $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ 5HJLRQDO 3ODQQLQJ &RPPLVVLRQ HQHUJ\ SODQQHU .HYLQ /HKPDQ FDQ EH FRQWDFWHG DW IRU VXSSRUW LQ VLJQLQJ XS IRU WKH KRPH HQHUJ\ FKDOOHQJH DQG LPSOHPHQWLQJ LW

PHPEHUV WR FKHFN RXW DW WKH /DZUHQFH 0HPRULDO /LEUDU\ LQ %ULVWRO 2:/3 DOVR KRVWV UHJXODU SURJUDPV DW WKH OLEUDU\ RQ WKH IDVFL QDWLQJ FXOWXUHV WKDW ÂżOO RXU SODQHW 7KHUH LV PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ DERXW WKH 2QH :RUOG /LEUDU\ RQ RXU ZHEVLWH DW RQHZRUOGOLEUDU\SURMHFW RUJ DQG RQ WKH 2QH :RUOG /LEUDU\ )DFHERRN SDJH 7KH /DZUHQFH 0HPRULDO /LEUDU\ ZKLFK KRVWV WKH DGXOW DQG WKH NLGVÂś NLRVNV RI WKH 2QH :RUOG /LEUDU\ LV ORFDWHG DW 1RUWK 6W LQ %ULVWRO /0/ÂśV RQOLQH FDWDORJ KDV D IXOO OLVWLQJ RI 2:/3 LWHPV WKDW FDQ EH IRXQG DW ZZZ ODZUHQFHOLEUDU\ QHW

ADDISON COUNTY

ServiceNOTES

Air  National  Guard  Airman  1st  Class  Sara  N.  Sayles  UHFHQWO\ JUDGXDWHG IURP EDVLF PLOLWDU\ WUDLQLQJ DW /DFNODQG $LU )RUFH %DVH 6DQ $QWRQLR 7H[DV HDUQLQJ GLVWLQFWLRQ DV DQ KRQRU JUDGXDWH $ JUDGXDWH RI 0RXQW $EUDKDP 8QLRQ +LJK 6FKRRO VKH LV WKH GDXJKWHU RI .DWLH DQG 7RGG 6D\OHV RI %ULVWRO

th appy 80 H

Walker James Send cards or well wishes to:

348 Fisher Road Orwell, VT 05760 Board Member Spotlight Woody Jackson

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  am  on  the  board  of  the  P.C.C.  for  two  basic  reasons.  I  am  impressed  by  the  dedication  and  skill  of  the  staff  to  help  improve  the  lives  of  members  of  our  community.  I  have  been  blessed  with  opportunity  and  success  in  my  life,  and  I  hope  to  help  in  my  own  way,  to  give  others  some  of  these  blessings.  The  P.C.C.  serves  an  often  overlooked  part  of  our  population.  We  need  to  pay  attention  and  make  our  community  a  better  place  for  all.â&#x20AC;?

DFSFF#VRYHU QHW Â&#x2021; KWWS ZZZ VRYHU QHW aDFSFF Â&#x2021; 388-­3171

PAGE  12A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  January  10,  2013

Unusual species found in Middlebury bird count ADDISON  COUNTY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  This  year  ¿HOG ELUGHUV DQG HLJKW REVHUY-­ HUV DW IHHGHUV ORFDWHG DQG LGHQWL¿HG 22,139  birds  of  77  species  during  the  24th  annual  Middlebury  Christmas  Bird  Count.  It  was  held  this  year  on  Sunday,  Dec.  16.  Participants  sur-­ vey  a  15-­mile-­diameter  count  circle  centered  on  the  Lemon  Fair  in  east-­ ern  Bridport  and  covering  from  the  A&W  Root  Beer  stand  on  the  east  to  New  York  State  on  the  west  and  from  Snake  Mountain  on  the  north  to  Rich-­ ville  Dam  on  the  south.  The  Middlebury  count  is  one  of  over  1,800  held  throughout  North  and  Central  America.  Field  birders  met  at  6  a.m.  at  Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Restaurant  for  breakfast  and  an  organizational  meeting  before  heading  out  to  their  assigned  territories.  Most  territories  were  covered  by  a  group  of  two  to  IRXU ¿HOG ELUGHUV DQG D IHZ IHHGHU ZDWFKHUV :LWKLQ HDFK WHDP RI ¿HOG birders  were  one  or  two  experts  who  were  familiar  with  birding  and  the  as-­ signed  territory.  Along  with  some  of  them  were  helpers  who  may  not  have  been  as  familiar  with  birds  or  the  ter-­ ritory. $W WKH HQG WKH GD\ WKH ¿HOG WHDPV met  at  the  home  of  Jim  and  Kris  Andrews  for  a  preliminary  tally  of  the  species  seen.  Reports  from  the  feeder-­watchers  came  in  over  the  next  few  days  and  were  added  to  the  total  count.  Final  results  of  each  count  were  then  compiled  and  entered  online  and  made  available  for  casual  EURZVLQJ RU VFLHQWL¿F VWXG\ DW WKH 1D-­ tional  Audubon  Christmas  Bird  Count  THIS  COMMON  REDPOLL  was  one  of  768  to  be  entered  by  area  bird-­ (CBC)  website  (http://birds.audubon. ers  on  the  24th  annual  Christmas  bird  count,  held  in  Addison  County  on  org/christmas-­bird-­count).   Dec.  16.  That  marks  a  dramatic  change  from  last  year,  when  not  a  single  This  year,  like  last  year,  the  warm  common  redpoll  was  counted. fall  weather  kept  southern  Lake  Photo  by  Carol  Ramsayer

Champlain  and  Otter  Creek  open  with  wonder  if  their  populations  are  aug-­ only  small  and  shallow  water  bodies  PHQWHG E\ DQ LQÃ&#x20AC;X[ RI QRUWKHUQ YLVL-­ frozen;;  consequently,  birders  found  a  tors  as  well.  This  year  teams  found  total  of  19  water-­related  species.  One  a  record  number  of  25  barred  owls.  of  these,  a  Barrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  goldeneye  found  This  is  almost  three  times  last  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  by  the  team  of  Ethan  Fenn,  John  total  of  nine  with  an  only  slightly  Meakin  and  Ian  Worley  in  Bridport,  increased  amount  of  owling  effort.  has  occasionally  been  found  on  Lake  An  alternative  explanation  for  these  Champlain  north  of  the  Crown  Point  record  numbers  is  that  their  popula-­ %ULGJH EXW LW ZDV D ¿UVW IRU WKH 0LG-­ tion  has  increased  as  a  result  of  recent  dlebury  count.  Another  unusual  spe-­ increases  in  rodent  numbers.   cies  found  only  for  the  sec-­ Many  of  the  northern  ond  time  on  the  count  was  The ¿QFKHV YLVLWHG WKLV IDOO the  American  pipit,  found  Middlebury Pine  siskins  came  through  on  a  manure  pile  near  Snake  count is this  area  in  large  num-­ Mountain  by  the  team  of  bers  in  the  early  fall  but  Mike  Winslow,  Tyler  Pock-­ one of over appeared  to  have  left  the  1,800 held count  circle  by  the  time  ette  and  Mike  Iacchetta.

The  open  lake  generated  throughout of  the  count.  Only  a  single  some  record  numbers  of  siskin  was  located.  North and pine  water-­related  birds  such  as  Common  redpolls  usu-­ lesser  scaup  (1,706),  ring-­ Central ally  visit  this  area  every  ELOOHG JXOO EXIÃ&#x20AC;H-­ America. other  year.  After  readjust-­ head  (15)  and  common  ing  their  cycle  and  skip-­ loon  (4).  Although  not  records,  the  ping  2009,  they  have  now  returned  2,057  Canada  geese  and  375  mal-­ to  that  pattern.  Teams  found  768  of  lards  found  are  the  second  highest  this  northern  visitor  in  the  count  this  totals  for  those  species  on  the  count.  \HDU DIWHU ¿QGLQJ QRQH ODVW \HDU As  a  result  of  recent  climate  warm-­ Pine  grosbeaks  visit  far  more  ir-­ ing,  southern  Lake  Champlain  may  regularly.  This  year  teams  located  22  remain  open  more  often  during  fu-­ of  this  species.  Their  last  visit  to  the  ture  counts. count  circle  was  back  in  2007.  Watch  This  year  teams  located  a  total  of  the  crabapple  trees  in  and  around  nine  of  the  16  northern  terrestrial  Middlebury  for  this  species  this  win-­ visitors  that  occasionally  show  up  ter.  Crabapples  are  a  favorite  winter  on  the  count.  This  is  well  above  the  food  for  pine  grosbeaks.  Teams  lo-­ 24-­year  average  of  5.9  species.  In  cated  only  small  numbers  of  snow  the  northern-­predator  group,  teams  buntings  (21)  and  Lapland  longspurs  found  one  each  of  the  short-­eared  (5)  this  year,  but  Bohemian  waxwings  owl,  saw-­whet  owl,  and  northern  visited  in  record  numbers  (462).   shrike.  Although  barred  owls  are  a  Although  the  fall  was  relatively  year-­round  resident  here  in  the  valley  warm,  there  were  very  few  juniper  and  are  generally  considered  non-­mi-­ berries  in  the  count  circle.  It  appears  gratory,  some  years  their  numbers  in-­ this  is  the  reason  that  numbers  of  res-­ crease  so  dramatically  that  one  has  to  ident  fruit-­eating  birds  were  minimal Â

Adult Education Classes Call to Register TODAY - 382-1012

WINTER/SPRING 2013

HEALTH CAREERS ACADEMY

75$163257$7,21 $&$'(0<

Medical Terminology -­ Fall 2013 Medical  terminology  is  a  valuable  prerequisite  and  useful  tool  for  entry  into  all  medically-­ EDVHG SURIHVVLRQV 7KLV FODVV SURYLGHV D WKRURXJK LQWURGXFWLRQ WR D V\VWHP RI SUH¿[HV VXI¿[HV URRW ZRUGV DQG ZRUG EXLOGLQJ VWUDWHJLHV XVHG WR FUHDWH PHGLFDO WHUPV 7KH VWXGHQW LV WDXJKW D ORJLFDO DSSURDFK WR ZRUG FRQVWUXFWLRQ DQG XVHIXO PHPRUL]DWLRQ WHFKQLTXHV DV ZHOO DV DEEUHYLDWLRQV HQFRXQWHUHG LQ PDQ\ PHGLFDO SURIHVVLRQV &RPPRQ PHGLFDO WHUPV SURSHU SURQXQFLDWLRQ DQG WKH XVH RI D PHGLFDO GLFWLRQDU\ DUH also  covered.  Â

7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ &HUWLÃ&#x20AC;FDWH ,QIRUPDWLRQDO 0HHWLQJ 7XH -DQ )UHH 7KLQN \RX PLJKW EH LQWHUHVWHG LQ D FDUHHU LQ WKH WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ LQGXVWU\" 7KLV PHHWLQJ ZLOO JLYH \RX DQ RYHUYLHZ RI WKH SRVLWLRQV DYDLODEOH IURP EHFRPLQJ D ZRUN ]RQH Ã&#x20AC;DJJHU to  basic  road  layout  and  construction.   Â

%DVLF .H\ERDUGLQJ 0RQ :HG 3 -DQ )HE ) :DOVK +UV ,W LV WLPH WR PDVWHU \RXU NH\ERDUG E\ OHDUQLQJ WR WRXFK W\SH 7RXFK W\SLQJ LV W\SLQJ ZLWKRXW XVLQJ WKH VHQVH RI VLJKW WR ¿QG \RXU NH\V ,W¶V HDV\ LW¶V IXQ DQG LW ZLOO VDYH \RX ORWV RI WLPH W\SLQJ GRFXPHQWV DW KRPH RU DW ZRUN

Intro to Transportation -­ TRANS 1011 :HG 0RQ 3 -DQ )HE +UV 2YHUYLHZ RI WKH WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ LQGXVWU\ RSHUDWLRQV PRGHV FDUHHUV MREV VNLOOV DSSOLHG /HDUQ WKH EDVLFV RI D JRRG URDG LQFOXGLQJ URDG UXOHV UHJXODWLRQV SURFHVVHV DQG FDUH $ KLVWRU\ DQG RYHUYLHZ RI SURSHU ZLQWHU URDG PDLQWHQDQFH ZLOO EH SUHVHQWHG 1R FODVV Feb  6.

Word 1 -­ 2010 0RQ :HG 3 )HE ) :DOVK +UV ZLWK WH[W ZLWKRXW WH[W ,QWURGXFWLRQ WR :RUG ,QFOXGHV H[SORULQJ WKH :RUG ZLQGRZ FUHDWLQJ DQG VDYLQJ GRFXPHQWV SULQWLQJ PRYLQJ FRS\LQJ IRUPDWWLQJ DQG HGLWLQJ WH[W

Electronic Medical Records -­ Fall 2013 *HQHUDO IXQFWLRQV SXUSRVHV DQG EHQH¿WV RI KHDOWK LQIRUPDWLRQ V\VWHPV LQ YDULRXV health  FDUH VHWWLQJV ZLOO EH GLVFXVVHG +RZ HOHFWURQLF KHDOWK UHFRUGV DIIHFW SDWLHQW VDIHW\ TXDOLW\ FDUH HI¿FLHQF\ SURGXFWLYLW\ DQG UHSRUWLQJ GRFXPHQWDWLRQ PHFKDQLVPV ZLOO EH UHYLHZHG +RZ WKH SULQFLSOHV RI KHDOWK FDUH GDWD H[FKDQJH DQG KHDOWK FDUH GDWD VWDQGDUGV UHODWH WR SDWLHQW FDUH SURGXFWLYLW\ DQG GDWD DQDO\VLV ZLOO EH H[SODLQHG 0HGLFDO 2IÃ&#x20AC;FH 3UDFWLFH )DOO 7KLV FODVV ZLOO FRYHU DOO DVSHFWV RI ZRUNLQJ LQ D PHGLFDO RI¿FH LQFOXGLQJ SKRQH VNLOOV EDVLF WULDJH VFKHGXOLQJ UHJLVWUDWLRQ IRUPV RUGHULQJ WHVWV SUHVFULSWLRQV DQG GUXJ VDPSOHV SURSHU FKDUWLQJ PHGLFDO UHFRUGV FRQ¿GHQWLDOLW\ DQG KDQGOLQJ XUJHQW HPHUJHQW VLWXDWLRQV /LFHQVHG 1XUVH $VVLVWDQW 3URJUDP /1$ )DOO 7KLV FRXUVH ZLOO SUHSDUH WKH VWXGHQW WR DSSO\ IRU /LFHQVHG 1XUVH $VVLVWDQW /1$

OLFHQVXUH ZLWK WKH 6WDWH %RDUG RI 1XUVLQJ 7KH SURJUDP LV WDUJHWHG WR LQGLYLGXDOV ZKR are  interested  in  an  entry-­level  position  in  healthcare  and  immediate  employment.   2I¿FLDO VLJQHG YHUL¿FDWLRQ RI LPPXQL]DWLRQV WLWHUV LV PDQGDWRU\ DQG PXVW EH SUHVHQWHG WR WKH LQVWUXFWRU $OO VWXGHQWV PXVW FRPSOHWH D SHUVRQDO LQWHUYLHZ DQG VFUHHQLQJ H[DP Shielded Metal Arc Welding I 0RQ 3 )HE $SU ' *DOH +UV $ EHJLQQHU FRXUVH WR LQWURGXFH VWXGHQWV WR WKH DUW DQG VFLHQFH RI ZHOGLQJ )RFXV LV GHYHORSLQJ KDQGV RQ SUR¿FLHQF\ 7KLV SURFHVV FRPPRQO\ NQRZQ DV ³VWLFN ZHOGLQJ´ LV WKH VWDQGDUG IRU D YDULHW\ RI LQGXVWULHV DQG DSSOLFDWLRQV +DQGV RQ SUDFWLFH ZLWK VXSHUYLVRU LQVWUXFWLRQ VR VWXGHQWV GHYHORS SURSHU WHFKQLTXH $OVR LQFOXGHV LQWUR WR 0,* 7,* DQG cutting. Â

SKILLED BUTCHER & MEAT CUTTER ACADEMY $UH \RX LQWHUHVWHG LQ D FDUHHU DV D VNLOOHG EXWFKHU RU PHDW FXWWHU" 6WDUW here! Â Â Call Â

WR ¿QG RXW ZKHQ WKH QH[W FODVV VHULHV EHJLQV &ODVV WXLWLRQ GRHV QRW LQFOXGH WH[W DQG PDWHULDOV )RRG 6DIHW\ 6DQLWDWLRQ 03)6 +$&&3

3RXOWU\ 3URFHVVLQJ 03)6 3UHUHTXLVLWHV 03)6 RU HTXLYDOHQW RU FRQFXUUHQW HQUROOPHQW LQ 03)6 5HTXLUHG IRU &HUWL¿FDWH 0HDW 3URFHVVLQJ 0HUFKDQGLVLQJ 03)6 3UHUHTXLVLWH ± 03)6 DQG 03)6 5HTXLUHG IRU &HUWL¿FDWH 0HDW 3URFHVVLQJ )DEULFDWLRQ 03)6 5HWDLO &XWV 3UHUHTXLVLWHV 03)6 03)6 03)6 5HTXLUHG IRU &HUWL¿FDWH 0HDW 7HFKQRORJ\ 03)6 :KROHVDOH &XWV

3UHUHTXLVLWHV 03)6 03)6 03)6 DQG 03)6 5HTXLUHG IRU &HUWL¿FDWH 0HDW ,QGXVWU\ $SSUHQWLFHVKLS 03)6 3UHUHTXLVLWHV 03)6 03)6 03)6 03)6 DQG 03)6 7KLV FRXUVH LV D KRXU SDLG DSSUHQWLFHVKLS SURJUDP WKDW LV UHFRJQL]HG DV DQ DSSURYHG DSSUHQWLFHVKLS SURJUDP E\ WKH 9HUPRQW 'HSDUWPHQW RI /DERU 7KH VWXGHQW ZLOO EH SODFHG IXOO WLPH IRU RQH \HDU RU KDOI WLPH IRU WZR \HDUV ZLWK RQH RI VHYHUDO LQGXVWU\ SDUWQHUV $GYDQFHG /LYHVWRFN 3URFHVVLQJ 6DIHW\ $QDO\VLV 03)6 3UHUHTXLVLWHV 03)6 03)6 03)6 03)6 DQG 03)6 &RQFXUUHQW HQUROOPHQW LQ 03)6 UHTXLUHG 5HTXLUHG IRU &HUWL¿FDWH

www.hannafordcareercenter.org )RU ¿QDQFLDO DVVLVWDQFH LQIRUPDWLRQ SOHDVH FDOO

Workplace Safety -­ TRANS 1020 First Aid 0RQ :HG 3 )HE +UV )LUVW $LG WUDLQLQJ OHDGLQJ WR FHUWL¿FDWLRQ &35 0RQ :HG 3 0DU +UV &35 WUDLQLQJ OHDGLQJ WR FHUWL¿FDWLRQ OSHA 10;;  7XH 7KX 3 0D\ +UV /HDGV WR WKH EURDG DZDUHQHVV LQ UHFRJQL]LQJ DQG SUHYHQWLQJ KD]DUGV &RYHUV D ZLGH YDULHW\ RI ZRUNSODFH VDIHW\ DQG KHDOWK WRSLFV 7KLV WUDLQLQJ HPSKDVL]HV KD]DUG LGHQWL¿FDWLRQ DYRLGDQFH FRQWURO DQG SUHYHQWLRQ Workzone Flagging 0RQ :HG 3 0DU +UV 3UHVHQWV WKH EDVLF JXLGHOLQHV DQG UHJXODWLRQV IRU WHPSRUDU\ WUDI¿F FRQWURO LQVWDOODWLRQ PDLQWHQDQFH DQG UHPRYDO 1R FODVV 0DU :RUN 5HDGLQHVV &HUWLÃ&#x20AC;FDWH 2IIHUHG E\ &RPPXQLW\ &ROOHJH RI 9HUPRQW DQG 9HUPRQW $GXOW /HDUQLQJ (DUQ D 1DWLRQDO &DUHHU 5HDGLQHVV &HUWL¿FDWH XVLQJ :RUN.H\V 7KLV MRE VNLOO DVVHVVPHQW SURJUDP FRQVLVWV RI WKUHH HOHPHQWV -RE VNLOO DVVHVVPHQWV -RE DQDO\VLV DQG 6NLOO WUDLQLQJ 7DNH WKUHH :RUN.H\V H[DPV $SSOLHG 0DWKHPDWLFV /RFDWLQJ ,QIRUPDWLRQ DQG 5HDGLQJ IRU ,QIRUPDWLRQ &HUWL¿FDWHV RI 3ODWLQXP *ROG 6LOYHU DQG %URQ]H OHYHOV DUH DZDUGHG depending  on  test  scores.  3URMHFW 3ODQQLQJ 75$16 0RQ :HG 3 0DU $SU 0D\ 6DW $ 3 $SULO 0D\ +UV *DLQ D JHQHUDO XQGHUVWDQGLQJ RI WKH EDVLFV RI SURMHFW SODQQLQJ /HDUQ WKH WRROV DQG IRUPDWV XVHG LQ VXFFHVVIXO SURMHFWV %DVLF URDG GHVLJQ OD\RXW GH¿QLQJ WKH SURMHFW PHDVXULQJ RSWLRQV DQG HTXLSPHQW DQG FDOFXODWLQJ TXDQWLWLHV DQG FRVW ZLOO EH GLVFXVVHG 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ ,QGXVWU\ $SSUHQWLFHVKLS 75$16            3UHUHTXLVLWHV :RUNSODFH 5HDGLQHVV &HUWL¿FDWH 7KLV FRXUVH LV D KRXU SDLG DSSUHQWLFHVKLS SURJUDP WKDW LV UHFRJQL]HG DV DQ DSSURYHG DSSUHQWLFHVKLS SURJUDP E\ WKH 9HUPRQW 'HSDUWPHQW RI /DERU 7KH VWXGHQW ZLOO EH SODFHG IXOO WLPH IRU RQH \HDU RU KDOI WLPH IRU WZR \HDUV ZLWK RQH RI VHYHUDO LQGXVWU\ partners.   &RPPHUFLDO 'ULYHUV /LFHQVH &'/ $ DQG %

(DUQ D &'/ $ RU % OLFHQVH RU XSJUDGH % WR $ OLFHQVH &KDPSODLQ 9DOOH\ 'ULYHU 7UDLQLQJ 6FKRRO )RUPDO WUDLQLQJ LV WKH PRVW UHOLDEOH ZD\ WR OHDUQ WKH PDQ\ VSHFLDO VNLOOV UHTXLUHG IRU VDIHO\ GULYLQJ D ODUJH FRPPHUFLDO YHKLFOH DQG EHFRPLQJ D SURIHVVLRQDO GULYHU LQ WKH WUXFNLQJ LQGXVWU\ &ODVVURRP WUDLQLQJ SUHSDUHV IRU WKH &'/ SHUPLW H[DP DQG SUH WULS YHKLFOH LQVSHFWLRQV 'ULYLQJ UDQJH DQG RYHU WKH URDG WUDLQLQJ ZLOO IROORZ &DOO IRU IXUWKHU LQIR RU ZZZ JHWFGO FRP

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY

Word 2 -­ 2010 0RQ :HG 3 0DU ) :DOVK +UV ZLWK WH[W ZLWKRXW WH[W 7KH IROORZLQJ WRSLFV ZLOO EH FRYHUHG FUHDWH PRGLI\ WDEOHV XVH KHDGHUV IRRWHUV PDUJLQV SDJH EUHDNV $XWR&RUUHFW ¿QG UHSODFH DQG DGG JUDSKLFV FOLS DUW <RX ZLOO KDYH WLPH WR UHLQIRUFH VNLOOV OHDUQHG LQ :RUG Word 3 -­ 2010 0RQ :HG 3 0DU ) :DOVK +UV ZLWK WH[W ZLWKRXW WH[W 7KH IROORZLQJ WRSLFV ZLOO EH FRYHUHG VW\OHV RXWOLQHV VHFWLRQV DQG FROXPQV IRUPDWWLQJ WDEOHV DQG SULQWLQJ HQYHORSHV ODEHOV <RX ZLOO KDYH WLPH WR UHLQIRUFH VNLOOV OHDUQHG LQ :RUG DQG :RUG 0RQ :HG 3 $SU ) :DOVK +UV ZLWK WH[W ZLWKRXW WH[W 7KH IROORZLQJ WRSLFV ZLOO EH FRYHUHG WHPSODWHV EXLOGLQJ EORFNV JUDSKLFV PDQDJLQJ GRFXPHQW UHYLVLRQV DQG ZHE IHDWXUHV <RX ZLOO KDYH WLPH WR UHLQIRUFH VNLOOV OHDUQHG LQ :RUG Excel 1 -­ 2010 0RQ :HG 3 $SU ) :DOVK +UV ZLWK WH[W ZLWKRXW WH[W ,QWURGXFWLRQ WR ([FHO /HDUQ ([FHO EDVLFV DQG H[SORUH WKH ([FHO ZLQGRZ /HDUQ DERXW ZRUNERRNV DQG IRUPXODV KRZ WR HQWHU DQG PRYH WH[W Excel 2 -­ 2010 0RQ :HG 3 $SU 0D\ ) :DOVK +UV ZLWK WH[W ZLWKRXW WH[W 7KLV FODVV ZLOO FRYHU KRZ WR IRUPDW WH[W URZV FROXPQV DQG QXPEHUV SULQW GRFXPHQWV XVH FKDUW EDVLFV PDQDJH ODUJH ZRUNERRNV DQG IRUPDW ZLWK JUDSKLFV <RX ZLOO KDYH WLPH WR UHLQIRUFH VNLOOV OHDUQHG LQ ([FHO Excel 3 -­ 2010 0RQ :HG 3 0D\ ) :DOVK +UV ZLWK WH[W ZLWKRXW WH[W 7KLV FODVV ZLOO FRYHU XVLQJ PXOWLSOH ZRUNVKHHWV ZRUNERRNV DGYDQFHG IRUPDWWLQJ RXWOLQLQJ DQG ZRUNLQJ ZLWK WDEOHV <RX ZLOO KDYH WLPH WR UHLQIRUFH VNLOOV OHDUQHG LQ ([FHO DQG ([FHO 0RQ :HG 3 0D\ -XQ ) :DOVK +UV ZLWK WH[W ZLWKRXW WH[W 1R FODVV 0D\ 7KLV FODVV ZLOO FRYHU ZHE DQG VKDULQJ IHDWXUHV DGYDQFHG FKDUWLQJ GRFXPHQWLQJ DQG DXGLWLQJ WHPSODWHV DQG VHWWLQJV DQG SLYRWLQJ WDEOHV FKDUWV <RX ZLOO KDYH WLPH WR UHLQIRUFH VNLOOV OHDUQHG LQ ([FHO 3RZHU3RLQW 0RQ :HG 3 -XQ ) :DOVK +UV :KHQ \RX ¿QLVK WKLV FODVV \RX ZLOO EH RQ \RXU ZD\ WR FUHDWH HIIHFWLYH SURIHVVLRQDO SUHVHQWDWLRQV IRU KRPH EXVLQHVV RU HGXFDWLRQDO XVH

&RPSXWHU &RPSHWHQF\ &HUWL¿FDWH 'D\WLPH 7HFKQLFDO 3URJUDPV $GXOWV ZLWKRXW KLJK VFKRRO GLSORPDV RU ZLWK D *(' PD\ DSSO\ IRU IUHH WUDLQLQJ LQ GD\WLPH WHFKQLFDO SURJUDPV 7XLWLRQ LV FKDUJHG WR DGXOWV ZLWK D KLJK VFKRRO GLSORPD DQG QRQ 9HUPRQW UHVLGHQWV &DOO IRU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ RU WR DSSO\ 7KH QH[W VHPHVWHU EHJLQV -DQXDU\ 7KHUH DUH RSHQLQJV LQ WKH IROORZLQJ SURJUDPV &XOLQDU\ $WV 6XVWDLQDEOH $JULFXOWXUH 5HQHZDEOH (QHUJ\ *UHHQ %XLOGLQJ $UFKLWHFWXUH (QJLQHHULQJ 6\VWHPV DQG ,QQRYDWLRQ RI 67(0        Register  using  one  of  the  following  ways: Â&#x2021; :$/. ,1 $0 WR 30 0RQGD\ )ULGD\ Â&#x2021; )$; ,1

Â&#x2021; %< 0$,/ 25 3+21(

Â&#x2021; 9,6$ 0& $&&(37(' <RX ZLOO QRW EH FRQWDFWHG XQOHVV FODVV LV FDQFHOOHG &ODVVHV DUH ¿OOHG RQ D ¿UVW FRPH ¿UVW VHUYHG EDVLV

&RPSOHWH DOO OHYHOV RI ([FHO :RUG DQG 3RZHU3RLQW DQG HDUQ D &HUWL¿FDWH RI ,QLWLDO &RPSXWHU 0DVWHU\ DXWKRUL]HG E\ WKH $GXOW 7HFKQLFDO (GXFDWLRQ $VVRFLDWLRQ RI 9HUPRQW 3UHUHTXLVLWH ,QIRUPDWLRQ 3URFHVVLQJ FRXUVH RU    proven  competency.

Tools for a better tomorrow 2QOLQH /HDUQLQJ &RXUVHV %HJLQ $W ZZ HG JR FRP KDQQDIRUG

this  year.  Teams  located  only  185  American  robins.  This  is  roughly  10  percent  of  last  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  1,783  robins.  Those  robins  that  spend  the  winter  here  need  to  switch  their  food  from  worms  and  insects  to  fruit.  Many  of  the  relatively  few  robins  found  were  feeding  on  sumac  berries  rather  than  juniper  berries.  Last  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  juniper  berries  kept  seven  yellow-­rumped  warblers  and  a  hermit  thrush  in  the  count  circle  but  neither  species  was  found  this  year.

Cedar  waxwings  (also  a  fruit  eat-­ er)  continued  a  six-­year  decline  on  the  count.  It  seems  unlikely  that  this  is  related  simply  to  the  winter  fruit  crops.  Their  numbers  from  2007  to  now  have  been  1,621,  1,056,  462,  198,  104  and  49.  The  recent  Vermont  breeding  bird  atlas  does  not  show  breeding  declines  in  Vermont;;  how-­ ever,  the  atlases  in  some  of  the  Cana-­ dian  provinces  north  of  us  do  show  declines  and  these  areas  may  be  the  source  of  these  wintering  birds. $OO FRPELQHG ELUGHUV LQ WKH ¿HOG and  those  at  feeders  managed  to  tally  a  total  of  77  species  (the  same  as  last  year)  as  a  result  of  the  warm  fall  and  the  resulting  open  water.  This  ties  with  the  countâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  second-­highest  total  ever  and  raises  the  24-­year-­average  to  66  species.

A  Christmas  bird  count  is  a  team  effort.  Feeder  reports  often  add  three  RU IRXU VSHFLHV QRW IRXQG E\ WKH ¿HOG teams.  The  numbers  of  feeder  watch-­ ers  are  down  and  count  organizers  are  looking  for  additional  folks  who  live  within  the  count  circle  and  are  interested  in  reporting  what  they  see  DW WKHLU IHHGHUV $GGLWLRQDO ¿HOG SDU-­ ticipants  with  birding  skills  are  wel-­ come  but  should  keep  in  mind  that  this  is  a  full  day  of  outdoor  winter  effort.  Anyone  who  might  be  inter-­ ested  in  counting  either  at  a  feeder  or  LQ WKH ¿HOG LV HQFRXUDJHG WR FRQWDFW Jim  or  Kris  Andrews  at  352-­4734.

Bird count

Common  loon  4 Great  blue  heron  4 Canada  goose  2,057 American  black  duck  10 Mallard  375 Ring-­necked  duck  2 Greater  scaup  10 Lesser  scaup  1,706 Long-­tailed  duck  2 Common  goldeneye  640 Barrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  goldeneye  1 %XIÃ&#x20AC;HKHDG

Hooded  merganser  20 Common  merganser  273 Red-­breasted  merganser  3 Bald  eagle  (adult)  1 Northern  harrier  35 Sharp-­shinned  hawk  1 Cooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  hawk  4 Red-­tailed  hawk  86 Rough-­legged  hawk  15 American  kestrel  4 Merlin  2 Peregrine  falcon  3 Ruffed  grouse  3 Turkey  162 Ring-­billed  gull  126 Herring  gull  6 Great  black-­backed  gull  32 Rock  pigeon  1,696 Mourning  dove  634 Eastern  screech  owl  5 Great  horned  owl  6 Barred  owl  25 Short-­eared  owl  1 Saw  whet  owl  1 Red-­bellied  woodpecker  19 Downy  woodpecker  88 Hairy  woodpecker  40 1RUWKHUQ Ã&#x20AC;LFNHU

Pileated  woodpecker  13 Northern  shrike  1 Blue  jay  157 American  crow  671 Common  raven  36 Horned  lark  318 Black-­capped  chickadee  630 Tufted  titmouse  85 Red-­breasted  nuthatch  4 White-­breasted  nuthatch  114 Brown  creeper  3 Carolina  wren  3 Golden-­crowned  kinglet  5 Eastern  bluebird  34 American  robin  185 Northern  mockingbird  2 European  starling  7,824 American  pipit  2 Bohemian  waxwing  462 Cedar  waxwing  49 American  tree  sparrow  273 Song  sparrow  11 White-­throated  sparrow  12 White-­crowned  sparrow  1 Dark-­eyed  junco  443 Lapland  longspur  5 Snow  bunting  21 Northern  cardinal  195 Red-­winged  blackbird  6 Brown-­headed  cowbird  103 Pine  grosbeaks  22 3XUSOH ¿QFK

+RXVH ¿QFK

Common  redpoll  768 Pine  siskin  1 $PHULFDQ JROG¿QFK

Evening  grosbeak (during  the  count  week)  1 House  sparrow  1,149 Total  Number  of  Birds  22,139 Number  of  Species  77

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  January  10,  2013  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  13A

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hyde Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shares FDRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of countryside, women Hyde  Park  on  Hudson;Íž  Running  timidating  mother  and  owner  of  the  family  house,  who  summons  Daisy  time:  1:34;Íž  Rating:  R  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hyde  Park  on  Hudsonâ&#x20AC;?  is  an  un-­ (Laura  Linney)  from  her  quiet  life  in  expected  pleasure.  Despite  the  ex-­ Rhinebeck  to  Hyde  Park  where  she  traordinary  tension  between  England  will  become  the  focus  of  the  movie.  and  America  in  1939,  director  Roger  In  a  restrained  performance,  Laura  Michell  focuses  instead  on  the  ways  Linney  creates  Daisy  as  she  is  in  the  Roosevelt  chose  to  escape  the  pres-­ biographies:  self-­effacing,  loyal,  af-­ fectionate  and  vulnerable.  sures  of  his  presidency.  Once  director  Michell  King  George  VI  and  has  painted  the  picture  of  Queen  Elizabeth  are  soon  FDR  and  his  women,  he  to  arrive.  Roosevelt  knows  shifts  seamlessly  to  the  their  trip  is  driven  by  the  arrival  of  King  George  VI  British  need  for  American  (Samuel  West)  and  Queen  support  in  the  war  that  has  Elizabeth  (Olivia  Col-­ become  inevitable.  Despite  man).  The  couple  will  suf-­ that  shadow,  the  movie  fer  through  an  American  concentrates  unapologeti-­ picnic  where  much  is  made  cally  on  the  recreational  of  the  British  unfamiliarity  side  of  Rooseveltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  life  with  hot  dogs.  Olivia  Col-­ on  his  favorite  turf  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  queen  is  wonder-­ family  home  in  Hyde  Park. By Joan Ellis fully  put  off  by  American  We  learn  quickly  that  customs.

FDR  has  an  available  Eleanor  (Olivia  Williams)  returns  group  of  women  he  genuinely  loves  on  one  level  or  another.  Secretary  for  the  royal  visit  after  it  has  been  Missy  LeHand  is  always  nearby.  made  clear  that  she  lives  in  her  own  Dorothy  Schiff  has  a  house  on  the  house  with  friends  who  come  and  go.  hill.  Lucy  Rutherford  Mercer,  who  Hyde  Park  and  her  mother-­in-­law  are  would  be  with  Roosevelt  when  he  not  favored  company.  Olivia  Williams  dies  in  1945,  is  referred  to  as  a  love  establishes  Eleanorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  independence  from  long  ago.  In  this  movie,  direc-­ and  earnest  idealism  as  well  as  her  tor  Roger  Michell  explores  his  en-­ acceptance  of  her  husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  relation-­ during  friendship  with  his  cousin  ships  with  women.

Samuel  Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  King  George  is,  Daisy  Suckley.  It  is  Sara  Roosevelt,  FDRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  in-­ along  with  Bill  Murrayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  FDR,  one Â

Movie Review

RI WKH WZR ÂżQHVW SHUIRUPDQFHV LQ WKH movie.  In  a  scene  of  great  subtlety  that  should  be  long  remembered,  the  presi-­ dent  establishes  a  paternal  relationship  with  the  young  king  while  linking  their  physical  impairments  as  problems  to  be  internalized  and  accepted.  Though  they  both  understand  the  purpose  of  the  kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  visit,  Roosevelt  takes  this  moment  to  encourage  and  fortify  the  younger  man  for  the  struggle  ahead  by  his  own  example.  The  friendship  formed  in  this  late  night  meeting  will Â

serve  them  well  throughout  the  war.  Bill  Murray  and  Samuel  West  make  poetry  of  this  scene.

Severely  limited  physically,  Roo-­ sevelt  nurtured  two  outlets  for  relax-­ ation:  the  women  who  gave  him  a  private  life  and  the  hand-­controlled  car  that  allowed  him  to  tear  through  the  ZRRGV DQG ÂżHOGV RI WKH +XGVRQ 9DOOH\ countryside  he  loved  so  much.  With  wit  and  charm,  this  very  good  movie  FDSWXUHV WKH Ă&#x20AC;DYRU RI KLV UHODWLRQVKLSV with  both  the  women  and  the  car.

Dining and Entertainment COMING SOON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 21st!

Â

T HEATER

OWN HALL

Merchants Row Middlebury, VT Tickets: 802-382-9222

TOWN HALL THEATER Middlebury, Vermont Technical director/

Applicants for this full-time, year

www.townhalltheater.org

January and February in the Jackson Gallery

DOUGLAS KIRKLAND

My 50-Year Love Affair with Photography

Douglas Kirklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation soared with historic photo shoots of Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, first published in Look magazine in the 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, leading to a career of photographing glamorous stars that continues to this day. A rare collection of his best work, from Judy Garland to Hugh Jackman, will be on display & available for purchase in the Jackson Gallery through January and February.

to addisonindependent.com

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  for  Lunch? Â

Fri 1/11 8pm $10 JIMI HENDRIX LIVE AT12/17 WOODSTOCK Thurs-Sat 12/15 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;&16 8pm, 4pm & 8pm Never before seen on film, the complete set that Jimi Hendrix played on that historic day in August 1969.

The original 16 mm footage has been digitally restored together with a crisp new audio mix. The set includes all of Hendrixâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hits: Foxey Lady, Hey Joe, Purple Haze, and his legendary version of the Star-Spangled Banner.

Also included is a documentary following the struggle to stage the festival and secure Hendrix as its headline artist.

Thu 1/17 7pm $17/$10 students NATIONAL THEATRE OF GREAT BRITAIN

Hancock

Have a news tip? Call the Addison Independent at 388-4944.

NEWS

HANCOCK  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Community  Church  of  Hancock  and  Granville  will  be  having  their  Soup  Fest  on  Saturday,  Jan.  19,  from  5-­6:30  p.m.  at  the  Hancock  Town  Hall  located  at  1097  VT  Rout  100,  Hancock.  &RPH HQMR\ WKH Ă&#x20AC;DYRUV RI VRXSV VWHZV FKRZGHUV DQG ÂżQLVK ZLWK D

sundae  of  your  own  design.

The  annual  meeting  for  the  Com-­ munity  Church  of  Hancock  and  Granville  will  be  held  on  Sunday,  Jan.  27,  after  church,  followed  by  a  potluck  supper.  All  members  of  the  church  are  encouraged  to  attend.

Featuring  daily  lunch  items  from  all  your  favorite  spots  around  Addison  County!

Luncheon Soups are Back!

Mon-Fri 11am-3pm Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri

1/14 1/15 1/16 1/17 1/18

Sat 1/19 1pm $24/$10 students Metropolitan Opera â&#x20AC;&#x153;Live in HDâ&#x20AC;?

MARIA STUARDA (DONIZETTI)

Chicken Noodle Vegetable Beef Barley Loaded Potato Butternut Bliss Broccoli Cheddar

JANUARY PIES OF THE MONTH THAI PULLED PORK: Our Authentic Peanut Sauce topped with Tender Pork, Broccoli Florets, Red Bell Pepper, Red Onion and Scallions.

SIX CHEESE:

John Lithgow in THE MAGISTRATE John Lithgow returns to the English stage in Arthur Wing Pineroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ripping comedy. The National is billing the Magistrate as a side-splitting comedy in the manner of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smash hit One Man, Two Guvnors.

Intro Prices NY $15 Sicilian $16.50

Creamy Mozarrella and Ricatta Cheese Sauce topped with Aged Provolone, Sharp Cheddar, Grated Ramano and Sharp Parmesan.

0,''/(%85< 5$08172¡6 Â&#x2021; Delivery daily from 5pm

Joyce DiDonato, one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most exciting singers, takes on the virtuosic bel canto role of the doomed Mary, Queen of Scots.

Thu-Sun 1/24-1/27 8pm The Middlebury College Dept. of Music and Town Hall Theater present Stephen Sondheimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

INTO THE WOODS

THT continues the January-Term tradition of producing a big musical with Middlebury students.

In Sondheimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tart look at the darker side of fairy tales, the play cannily follows a group of fairy tale characters who get what they wish for â&#x20AC;&#x201C; only to discover that what they wished for is not ideal. Happily ever after is unsustainable. Directed by Douglas Anderson, Musical Direction by Carol Christiansen, with orchestra under the direction of Tim Guiles.

Tickets on sale at the college box office only. www.middlebury.edu/arts/tickets or 802 443-6433. $12 public/$10 staff/$6 MC students

Next  to  Middlebury  Discount  Beverage

0$&,17<5( /$1( Â&#x2021; 0,''/(%85<

WINTER CLOTHING CLEARANCE

40% OFF Coats, Lined Bibs & Coveralls, Gloves & Winter Boots

PLUS...

SAVE 20% - 30% on other select

Flannels, Thermals, Heavyweight Sweatshirts, E]f k Kg[ck EGJ= Offer good on in-stock items only, while supplies last. Sale Ends 1/27/13

MIDDLEBURY AGWAY ([FKDQJH 6W Â&#x2021; 7Opdaenys 0RQ )UL 6DW 6XQ www.MiddleburyAgway.com

REACH THE COUNTY, PLACE YOUR AD HERE. CALL 388-4944

PAGE  14A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  January  10,  2013

Retro-Gear ski series kicks off Jan. 13

Train

VERMONT  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Vermont  Ski  and  Snowboard  Museum  (VSSM)  will  host  a  2013  statewide  cross-­ country  ski  Retro-­Gear  Tour  series.  The  series  kicks  off  Sunday,  Jan.  13,  at  Craftsbury  Outdoor  Center.  On  subsequent  weekends  it  will  visit  other  centers  across  the  state,  includ-­ ing  Rikert  Nordic  Center  in  Ripton  on  Saturday,  March  2.  These  fun  tours  will  be  led  by  some  of  Ver-­ montâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  skiing  legends  along  with  lo-­ cal  celebrities  and  are  designed  to  be  fun  for  the  whole  family  and  every  level  of  skier.

The  Retro-­Gear  Tour  is  themed  to  re-­live  Nordic  skiing  from  the  1960s  through  the  1990s.  Participants  are  encouraged  to  come  in  vintage  cloth-­ ing  including  hats,  mittens,  shells,  wool  sweaters,  knickers  and  socks,  DQG WLJKWV DQG VXLWV LI LW VWLOO ÂżWV wear  it)  along  with  wooden,  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;glass  or  waxless  skis,  leather  or  early  syn-­ thetic  boots,  and  Tonkin  or  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;glass  poles.

Each  tour  will  kick  off  with  a  pa-­ UDGH DW SP 7KLV LV IRU IXQ RQO\ vintage  clothing  and  equipment  is  op-­ tional,  and  everyone  can  ski  to  their  ability  and  interest  while  on  the  tour.

(Continued  from  Page  1A) have  trains,  or  they  got  a  little  show  set  (as  a  gift).â&#x20AC;?

For  her  part,  Shashokâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  mother,  Middlebury  selectwoman  Susan  Shashok,  remembers  bringing  her  son  to  the  Sheldon  Museum  exhibit  throughout  the  years,  when  he  was  too  young  to  see  it  without  being  lifted  up  to  the  display  level. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When  we  started  to  leave,  he  start-­ ed  crying  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  he  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  do  that  when  he  was  older  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  but  the  man  (volun-­ teering)  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  got  a  train  lover  there,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?  Susan  Shashok  recalled.  The  train  exhibit  at  the  Sheldon  Museum  is  a  tradition  that  carries  on  through  the  years  and  generations.  But  for  this  holiday  season,  the  ride  is  al-­ most  over. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  mountain  comes  apart,  then  the  tracks  and  then  the  platforms,â&#x20AC;?  Giles  explained.

The  Sheldon  Museum  will  be  open  from  10  a.m.  to  5  p.m.  Thursday,  Fri-­ day  and  Saturday  of  this  week.  After  this  weekend,  spring  hours  will  be  in  effect,  and  the  museum  will  be  open  on  Saturdays  only  until  March  2.

The  Research  Center  will  be  closed  during  that  period,  too.  Regular  Mu-­ seum  and  Research  Center  hours  will  resume  on  Tuesday,  March  5.

Changes

ALEX  SHASHOK,  A  Mary  Hogan  Elementary  School  student,  is  one  of  three  local  students  who  help  set  up  and  operate  the  model  train  display  at  the  Henry  Sheldon  Mu-­ seum  during  the  holiday  season Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Bourdeau Motors 2003 Subaru Forester XS Blue, 4 Cyl., automatic.

Be ready for the cold months with heated seats!

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD, very clean... inside and out. Gold/Brown, v-6, automatic with leather seats.

2006 Ford Escape XLT 4WD, auto with power seats, windows, locks, & mirrors, power moonroof and leather seats, remote car stater. 105,000 miles

$7,495

$8,995

$8,295

2004 Toyota Matrix 4WD, automatic, power windows and door locks, service records included, and good car fax! 112,000 miles. $8,695

2000 Toyota Corolla VE Tan, 4 Cyl., auto, new front brakes, orginally from Cape Cod. 155,000 miles.

2007 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 5 speed, CD, power windows, door locks, mirros, rear defroster, cruise, tilt and good car fax! 63,000 miles. $8,495

$3,995

Visit BourdeauMotors.com for our complete inventory!

Prevent your vehicle from rusting this winter by oil undercoating with new clean oil!

ur Rust proof yo save vehicle and me so lf se ur yo money! ~ Reese

Call now to make an appt. at 802-382-8838 25 Schoolhouse Hill Road, East Middlebury, Vermont

14th  Annual  Fundraiser  Hockey  Tournament

Saturday,  January  19  &  Sunday,  January  20 Memorial  Sports  Center,  Middlebury 3URFHHGV EHQHÂżW WKH &DQFHU 3DWLHQW 6XSSRUW 3URJUDP  We  need  your  support! Â&#x2021; 'RQDWH WR D ORFDO KRFNH\ SOD\HU DW www.faceoffagainstbreastcancer.org Â&#x2021; 6HQG FKHFNV PDGH RXW WR &DQFHU 3DWLHQW 6XSSRUW 3URJUDP WR )DFH 2II $JDLQVW %UHDVW &DQFHU 3 2 %R[ 0LGGOHEXU\ 97 Â&#x2021; %XVLQHVV VSRQVRUVKLSV DYDLODEOH $ $ 6HH ZHEVLWH IRU GHWDLOV Â&#x2021; 6WRS E\ WKH WRXUQH\ DQG FKHHU RQ \RXU ORFDO 2WWHUV DQG 0\VWL[ Â&#x2021; &RPH WR WKH %HQHÂżW 3DUW\ ZLWK 7KH +RUVH 7UDGHUV DW 7ZR %URWKHUV /RXQJH  RQ 6DWXUGD\ -DQ IURP 30Âą $0

 www.faceoffagainstbreastcancer.org

Director/Curator  Meredith  SDVVHV WKH VNL DUHD ZLOO EH GRQDWLQJ Scott  will  be  present  at  the  cen-­ $1  of  each  trail  pass  sold  that  day  ters  with  a  display.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  museum  to  the  museum.  Space  is  limited  to  hopes  to  share  its  mes-­ 24  skiers.  Reservations  sage  with  new  audi-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;The museum can  be  made  through  the  ences  while  promoting  VSSM  website  or  with  cross-­country  skiing,â&#x20AC;?  hopes to share the  host  areas.  Scott  explains,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;as  well  its message The  2013  Retro-­Gear  as  highlight  the  people  with new 7RXU 6HULHV VFKHGXOH and  places  that  make  audiences Â&#x2021; &UDIWVEXU\ 2XW-­ the  sport  so  rooted  in  while promoting door  Center,  Craftsbury,  9HUPRQW ´ ,Q IDOO Sunday,  Jan.  13 cross-country the  museum  will  open  a  Â&#x2021;  Strafford  Nordic  comprehensive  exhibit  skiing, as well Center,  Strafford,  Sun-­ on  cross-­country  ski-­ as highlight day,  Jan.  20 ing  to  coincide  with  the  the people and Â&#x2021;  Timber  Creek  2014  Winter  Olympics  places that Cross  Country  Center,  and  during  this  tour  the  make the sport West  Dover,  Saturday,  museum  hopes  to  get  Feb.  9 ideas  for  the  exhibit,  so rooted in Â&#x2021;  Viking  Nordic  contributions  to  the  col-­ Vermont.â&#x20AC;?

Center,  Londonderry,  lection,  and  insights  into  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Meredith Scott Saturday,  Feb.  23 local  skiing  histories. Â&#x2021;  Rikert  Nor-­ Proceeds  from  the  Retro-­Tour  Se-­ dic  Center,  Middlebury,  Saturday,  ULHV ZLOO EHQHÂżW WKH GHYHORSPHQW IRU March  2 the  2013  Nordic  exhibit  and  a  sum-­ Â&#x2021;  Oleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Cross  Country  Center,  mer  intern  to  help  track  and  docu-­ Warren,  Saturday,  March  16 ment  the  histories  of  Vermont  cross-­ For  more  information,  visit  the  country  ski  areas,  both  open  and  museum  website,  www.vtssm.com,  closed.  The  tour  is  $10  per  person  or  call  Scott  at  802-­253-­9911,  ext.  and  $25  per  family  in  addition  to  trail  202.

2IÂżFLDO 0HGLD 6SRQVRU

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

VERMONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TWICE-­WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 0LGGOHEXU\ 97 Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; ZZZ $GGLVRQ,QGHSHQGHQW FRP

(Continued  from  Page  1A) Wednesday,  Jan.  30,  at  4  p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  ask  for  input  on  which  hours  on  what  days  will  be  best  for  them,â&#x20AC;?  said  USPS  spokesman  Tom  Rizzo.

Shoreham,  like  most,  will  have  an  RSWLRQ RI VLPSO\ VHHLQJ VWDI¿QJ FXW from  eight  hours  a  day  to  six.  Other  options  are  to  discontinue  service  en-­ tirely  and  move  service  into  a  local  EXVLQHVV RU WR D SRVW RI¿FH DW DQRWKHU town.

Public  meetings  were  held  at  three  RWKHU $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ SRVW RIÂżFHV LQ late  2012  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Whiting,  North  Ferris-­ burgh  and  Starksboro  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  all  will  see  a  cut  in  hours.

Starksboro  Selectwoman  Susan Â

Jefferies  said  she  has  been  surprised  that  there  has  not  been  more  discus-­ sion  about  the  reduced  hours  coming  WR WKH 6WDUNVERUR 3RVW 2IÂżFH ,W PD\ be  because  the  new  hours  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  go  into  affect  until  Feb.  9. /HQD (VWDEURRN WKH 8636 RIÂżFHU in  charge  in  Starksboro,  said  the  new  KRXUV ZLOO UHĂ&#x20AC;HFW WKH EXVLHVW WLPHV D P DQG S P on  weekdays  (Saturday  hours  will  be  XQFKDQJHG DW D P 7KDW will  mean  Estabrook,  a  Hinesburg  UHVLGHQW ZLOO KDYH WR ÂżQG VRPHWKLQJ to  do  or  go  home  during  the  three-­ KRXU OXQFK EUHDN ,W DOVR PHDQV WKDW VKH OLNH WKH RIÂżFH VWDII DW WKH RWKHU UXUDO RIÂżFHV ZLOO WDNH KRPH OHVV SD\ Estabrook  is  not  thrilled  about  the Â

change,  but  sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  prepared  for  it. Âł0\ KXVEDQG DQG , KDYH WDONHG about  it,  and  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  be  OK  (with  the  smaller  paychecks),â&#x20AC;?  she  said.

-HIIHULHV LV JODG WKDW RIÂżFLDOV GLGQÂśW FORVH WKH RIÂżFH HQWLUHO\ 1RW only  do  commuters  coming  through  Starksboro  on  Route  116  use  the  post  RIÂżFH EXW KDYLQJ D SRVW RIÂżFH LV RQH of  the  three  critical  elements  that  keep  rural  villages  vital,  she  said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Preservation  Vermont  said  that  if  you  want  to  be  a  viable  town  you  QHHG WR KDYH D SRVW RIÂżFH D VFKRRO and  a  general  store.  We  still  have  WKH ÂżUVW WZR DQG ZHÂśUH ZRUNLQJ RQ WKH ODVW RQH ´ -HIIHULHV VDLG Âł, WKLQN NHHSLQJ WKH SRVW RIÂżFH RSHQ ZDV really  important.â&#x20AC;?

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  January  10,  2012  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  15A

Middlebury  yoga  instructor  shares  journey  that  led  her  to  teach By  XIAN  CHIANG-­WAREN MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Joanna  Colwell  began  practicing  yoga  in  her  early  20s,  after  meeting  her  future  instructor  by  random  chance:  The  two  strangers  met  during  an  earthquake  in  Santa  Cruz,  Calif.  Chance  may  have  spurred  her  initial  exposure  to  yoga,  but  it  was  also  fate.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  was  instantly  hooked,â&#x20AC;?  Colwell  said. &ROZHOO ZDV RQH RI WKH ÂżUVW \RJD teachers  in  Addison  County  to  teach  in  the  traditional  Iyengar  style,  which  focuses  on  precise  body  alignment  and  uses  props  to  support  postures,  and  has  been  teaching  yoga  in  Middlebury  since  2000.  The  California  native  has  been  teach-­ ing  and  practicing  for  more  than  two  decades  and  is  the  founder  of  the  Otter  Creek  Yoga  studio  in  the  Marble  Works  Business  District  in  Middlebury.  Colwell  believes  in  teach-­ ing  yoga  as  an  inclusive  practice  that  can  assist  anyone  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  young  or  old,  male  or  IHPDOH Ă&#x20AC;H[LEOH RU LQĂ&#x20AC;H[LEOH ² LQ personal  growth,  physi-­ FDO ÂżWQHVV DQG H[SDQG-­ ing  overall  awareness  into  oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  body  and  mind.  She  considers  it  her  mission  to  make  yoga  accessible  to  everyone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  hear  people  say,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oh,  I  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  do  yoga,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  stiff,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?  Colwell  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  quote  I  love  about  this:  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Not  doing  yoga  because  \RXÂśUH QRW Ă&#x20AC;H[LEOH LV OLNH QRW WDNLQJ a  bath  because  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  dirty.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? )RU WKH ÂżUVW FROXPQ WKDW IRFXVHV on  local  personalities,  Colwell  shares  stories  of  her  personal  discovery  of  yoga,  and  the  many  EHQHÂżWV VKH VHHV WKH SUDFWLFH EULQJ to  the  students.

from  tipping  over.  And  we  were  all  kind  of  bonded  after.  You  know,  you  go  through  an  earthquake  with  somebody!  â&#x20AC;Ś  We  were  talking  with  the  woman  who  worked  there,  and  we  asked  if  she  worked  there  every  day,  and  she  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;No,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  only  here  one  day  a  week,  I  teach  yoga.â&#x20AC;?  And  I  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  looking  for  a  yoga  teacher!â&#x20AC;?

So  I  went  to  her  class,  and  it  was  Iyengar  yoga.  I  remember  LW ZDV YHU\ EHZLOGHULQJ WKH ÂżUVW time  I  went,  because  she,  in  a  very  traditional  manner,  just  said  the  postures  in  Sanskrit!  It  sounded  like  complete  gibberish  to  me  and  I  had  no  idea  what  she  was  saying.  I  just  would  look  around  and  try  to  copy  what  other  people  were  doing.  And  I  was  hooked.  I  started  going  twice  a  week,  and  after  awhile  started  to  learn  the  names  of  the  poses  in  Sanskrit,  and  I  started  to  learn  a  little  more  about  what  I  was  doingâ&#x20AC;Ś  (and)  learning  some  yoga  philoso-­ phy  was  really  amazing  for  me.  Your  20s  are  a  time  in  your  life  when  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  really  search-­ ing.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who  am  I?  Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  important  to  me?â&#x20AC;?  So  it  was  this  important,  valuable  framework  as  I  went  on  and  deepened  my  explora-­ tion  of  yoga.

& Q

A

Q: Â A: Â

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  start  at  the  beginning.  :KDW ZDV \RXU ÂżUVW H[SHUL-­ ence  with  yoga?

I  heard  about  it  as  a  teenager.  I  was  never  athletic,  never  played  sports,  kind  of  clumsy  and  uncoordinated  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  not  a  very  physi-­ cal  person!  I  was  very  intrigued  by  something  that  was  physical,  but  was  not  a  competition  at  all.  I  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  know  anything  about  yoga,  but  I  knew  it  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  a  sport,  it  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  something  where  you  were  compet-­ ing  with  other  people,  and  it  had  to  do  with  your  body  and  your  mind.  I  knew  it  came  from  India.  I  had  this  friend  who  was  older  than  me,  and  who  was  just  wonder-­ ful.  She  taught  me  all  of  these  things,  like  how  to  bake  bread  and  lot  of  natural  cooking  things.  She  was  a  wonderful  â&#x20AC;&#x153;earth  motherâ&#x20AC;?  woman  who  was  like  a  mentor  to  me.  I  think  we  were  on  a  hiking  trip,  and  then  visiting  friends,  up  in  Washington  state.  We  were  on  our  friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  deck,  and  I  was  saying  how  I  was  interested  in  yoga,  and  wanted  to  learn  more  about  what  it  was.  And  she  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  teach  you  how  to  do  a  sun  salutation!â&#x20AC;?

And  I  remember  it  was  this  beau-­ tiful  day.  I  think  I  was  like  20  years  old,  learning  how  to  do  a  sun  saluta-­ tion  and  I  was  like  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh,  my  God.  , ORYH WKLV ´ ,W ZDV WKH ÂżUVW PRPHQW I  experienced  anything  to  do  with  yoga,  and  I  loved  it.

Q: Â A: Â

When  did  you  begin  practicing?

I  think  it  was  a  year  later.  â&#x20AC;Ś  I  was  living  in  Santa  Cruz,  Calif.  My  friend  and  I  were  in  this  place  where  you  could  go  and  have  a  hot  tub  and  a  sauna,  and  we  were  waiting  our  turn.  And  there  was  an  earthquake!  There  are  earthquakes  there  all  the  time.  We  were  like,  grabbing  (ahold  of  things).  The  woman  who  worked  there  was  grab-­ bing  the  big  water  cooler  to  keep  it Â

Q: Â A: Â

When  did  you  decide  to  become  a  teacher? ,W ZDV DERXW ÂżYH \HDUV ODWHU that  I  had  the  opportunity  to  start  learning  about  teaching.  I  remember  actually  thinking  after  a  year  or  so  of  working  with  this  wonderful  teacher  in  Santa  Cruz,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  wonder  if  I  could  be  a  teacher.â&#x20AC;?  She  was  so  smart  and  funny,  she  always  made  us  laugh.  She  worked  us  really  hard,  but  in  an  encouraging  way.  â&#x20AC;Ś  So  I  think  that  planted  the  seed,  because  I  just  admired  her  so  much.  And  I  thought,  what  a  great  job!  You  get  to  work  with  people.  I  think  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  what  I  love  about  it.  You  get  to  work  with  people  in  this  very  elemental  way.  We  all  have  a  body.  We  all  have  some  kind  of  GLIÂżFXOW\ LQ RXU ERG\ DQG LQ RXU mind.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  so  universal.  I  know  what  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  like  to  have  an  injury,  I  know  what  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  like  to  have  a  sore  back,  to  be  anxious,  or  to  be  sad,  or  to  be  angry  or  to  be  grieving,  all  of  these  things  that  are  just  part  of  the  human  condition.  I  feel  like  yoga  is  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  not  a  remedy,  but  this  way  that  we  work  with  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  there. Â

â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Śafter practicing for 25 years I feel as though Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just at the start of my journey.

There is such a richness to it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Joanna Colwell

Q: Â

As  a  teacher,  do  you  often  VHH VWXGHQWV ¿QG WKDW \RJD LV different  from  their  initial  concep-­ tion  of  it?

You  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  really  know  what  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  like  until  you  try  it!  There  is  a  lot  of  misconception  out  there.  There  are  a  lot  of  images  out  there  that  tend  to  be  of  thin,  pretty  young  women  in  kind  of  pretzel-­y  shapes.  I  think  visually,  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  conception  of  yoga  that  people  see. Â

A: Â

Over 31 years of personalized, comfortable care in a high-tech dental office!

1FUFS + )PQQFS % % 4 t "EBN & 'BTPMJ % . %

New patients are always welcome!

133 &YDIBOHF 4USFFU 4VJUF t .JEEMFCVSZ (802) 388-3553

www.middleburydentalvt.com Would  you  like  to  inform  our  community  about  an  event?

email us:

news@addisonindependent.com

As  much  as  possible,  I  try  to  be  an  ambassador  for  people  to  under-­ stand  that  yoga  is  really  for  all  kinds  of  bodies,  even  if  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  heavy,  or  if  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  stiff,  or  if  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  been  out  of  commission  for  a  while  because  you  had  surgery.  I  think  there  is  a  misconception  that  yoga  is  purely  physicalâ&#x20AC;Ś  We  do  want  to  under-­ stand  the  body,  we  want  to  under-­ stand  where  there  is  resistance  in  the  body,  we  want  to  create  more  space  in  the  body,  but  ultimately  even  if  we  were  paralyzed  and  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  get  out  of  bed,  we  could  still  be  practic-­ ing  yoga.  As  long  as  we  are  drawing  breath,  then  we  have  this  opportu-­ nity  to  work  with  our  body-­mind.

Q: Â A: Â

How  does  a  person  from  1RUWKHUQ &DOLIRUQLD ¿QG KHU way  to  Vermont?

Marriage!  My  now-­husband  was  in  San  Francisco  going  to  art  school,  and  we  met,  actu-­ ally,  on  a  city  bus.  â&#x20AC;Ś  I  was  living  north  of  the  city  at  the  time,  but  I  was  in  the  city  because  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  where  my  parents  lived;Íž  I  was  just  visit-­ ing  them.  When  I  was  visiting  my  parents,  I  would  try  to  connect  with  him.  I  sort  of  moved  closer  and  closer  until  we  were  living  in  the  same  town!

He  had  always  intended  to  move  back  to  Vermont  at  some  point,  so  when  we  got  married  we  came  back.  He  had  been  in  this  community  for  quite  a  long  time  before  he  went  out  there  (to  California).  For  me  it  was  all  new,  but  it  was  really  nice  because  he  knew  so  many  people  and  I  felt  so  welcomed.  And  for  the  yoga,  the  response  has  been  really  amazing.  I  taught  in  the  basement  of  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Church  for  two  years.  Then  I  moved  above  ground  into  the  Unitarian  Church  where  it  used  to  be  over  in  Cross  Street  and  I  was  there  for  two  years,  and  then  the  space  in  the  Marble  Works  opened  up.  So  it  was  really  great  because  by  the  time  the  Marble  Works  space  opened  up  I  had  been  teaching  yoga  in  Middlebury  IRU ÂżYH \HDUV DQG WKHUH ZDV HQRXJK of  a  base  of  support.

Q: Â A: Â

Had  you  been  a  yoga  teacher  for  some  time  at  that  point?

Yes,  I  had  been  a  full-­time  yoga  teacher  in  California  for  a  few  years  before  we  moved  here. Â

Q: Â

'LG \RX ¿QG WKDW WKH FRPPX-­ nity  here  was  already  excited  about  yoga,  or  was  it  a  struggle  to  get  people  to  the  studio?

I  think  it  was  really  easy  for  me,  because  while  there  was  yoga  here,  and  there  are  other  yoga  teachers  around,  there  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  anybody  anywhere  in  this  area  that  practices  the  kind  of  yoga  that  I  teach.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  for  everybody,  but  I  think  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  appealing  enough  that  people  really  can  respond  to  it.  â&#x20AC;Ś  Iyengar  yoga  is  really  a  thinking  personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  yoga.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  for  people  who  are  very  intel-­ lectually  curious,  willing  to  explore  their  body  and  their  mind  in  a  new  way.  It  is  such  a  deep  practice.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  such  a  depth.  â&#x20AC;Ś  I  feel  like  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  just  scratching  the  surface,  after  practic-­ ing  for  25  years  I  feel  as  though  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  just  at  the  start  of  my  journey.  There  is  such  a  richness  to  it.  And  I  think  people  respond  to  the  rigor  of  it.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  sloppy.  There  is  a  lot  of  attention  to  details.  I  love  looking  around  and  seeing  the  cashier  from  the  co-­op,  veterinar-­ ians,  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  all  just  in  there  together.  Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  lot  of  specialization  going  on  right  now  in  the  yoga  worldâ&#x20AC;ŚYou  see  that  more  in  the  large  cities.  In  a  small  town  we  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  really  support  that,  we  all  just  need  to  be  in  the  same  space  practicing.  I  really  like  that  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  all  in  there  together  in  our  different  phases  of  life.  I  feel  like  the  older  students  are  modeling  something  very  impor-­ tant  to  the  younger  students,  which  is:  This  is  something,  this  is  meant  to  be  a  lifetime  practice.  And  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â

A: Â

JOANNA  COLWELL  OF  East  Middlebury  teaches  Iyenga  yoga  at  Otter  Creek  Yoga  in  Middlebury.  Colwell  started  teaching  in  Vermont  in  2000  and  opened  her  Marble  Works  studio  in  2011.

Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

really  important  that  you  practice  in  a  way  that  is  sustainable.  If  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  constantly  pushing  yourself,  and  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  tearing  muscles,  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  going  to  burn  out  and  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  not  going  to  want  to  do  it  when  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  70.

Q: Â

Otter  Creek  Yoga  has  quite  the  devoted  following.  Can  you  talk  about  the  community  aspect  of  practicing  yoga  in  a  town  like  Middlebury? :KHQ , ÂżUVW VWDUWHG WHDFKLQJ â&#x20AC;Ś  I  was  thinking  of  it  more  DV WKH EHQHÂżW IRU HDFK LQGLYLGXDO person,  which  of  course  is  still  there.  â&#x20AC;Ś  And,  since  I  opened  the  studio  especially,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  really  gotten  the  sense  that  there  is  this  collective  thing  that  happens  too,  where  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Â

A: Â

all  in  there  practicing  together.  And  you  can  do  more  things  actually  when  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  in  there  with  a  group.  There  is  an  energy,  for  lack  of  a  better  word,  (a  sense)  that  we  are  all  in  there  together,  and  I  love  that.  When  we  moved  into  the  new  space  in  Marble  Works,  we  had  this  area  to  have  tea  at  the  end  of  class  and  I  loved  that.  Our  old  space  in  the  Marble  Works  there  was  just  a  coat-­ room,  no  little  foyer  or  anything.  The  tea  has  just  turned  out  to  be  lovely,  I  love  watching  people  after  class  have  their  tea  and  talk  to  each  other.

I  sort  of  consider  it  my  mission  to  say,  this  is  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  yogaâ&#x20AC;?  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  really  for  everyone.  I  love  it  when  people  have  the  courage  (to  begin).  One  of  my  favorite  things  about Â

running  the  studio  is  seeing  those  people  who  really  do  want  to  make  some  kind  of  a  change.  Maybe  life  has  become  somewhat  unmanage-­ able  or  there  is  just  the  sense  that  there  could  be  more  freedom  and  space  in  the  body-­mind.  Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  what  ZHÂśUH WKHUH IRU WR VHH WKDW SHRSOH ÂżQG that  freedom  and  space,  and  the  cour-­ age  to  come  try  a  class.

In  our  resistance  to  change,  some-­ times  we  also  say,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh  I  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  afford  it.â&#x20AC;?  We  are  totally  committed  to  offering  yoga  to  anyone  who  wants  to  come.  We  have  a  work  exchange  program  in  the  studio,  or  we  work  out  sliding  scales  and  scholarship.  I  feel  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  just  one  way  we  can  give  some-­ thing  back  to  this  community  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  been  so  supportive  of  the  studio.

PAGE  16A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  January  10,  2013

Climate (Continued  from  Page  1A) PRQWœV D ZRQGHUIXO DXGLHQFH ´ %HWWV VDLG ³, VSHDN WR HYHU\RQH IURP NLQ dergarteners  who  are  worried  about  rainbows  on  the  snow,  purely  a  beauty  SHUVSHFWLYH WR KLJK VFKRROHUV ZKR DUH beginning  to  be  a  bit  worried  about  WKHLU IXWXUH ´ With  citizens  groups,  he  said,  WKH ELJ TXHVWLRQ LV ³:KDW GR ZH GR DERXW LW"´ 9HUPRQWœV JHRJUDSKLF ORFDWLRQ PHDQV WKDW ³RXU ZLQWHU FOLPDWH LV FKDQJLQJ YHU\ IDVW ´ %HWWV VDLG ³:H KDYH WR GHDO ZLWK LW ´ STAGER  TALKS  AT  COLLEGE $GLURQGDFNV EDVHG DXWKRU DQG SD OHRHFRORJLVW &XUW 6WDJHU ZLOO JLYH D WDON DW 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJH RQ -DQ DW S P LQ D WR EH GHWHUPLQHG ORFDWLRQ 6WDJHUœV UHFHQW ERRN ³'HHS )XWXUH 7KH 1H[W <HDUV RQ (DUWK ´ ZDV RQ Kirkus  Reivewsœ %HVW 1RQ ¿FWLRQ RI +LV ZRUN KDV DOVR appeared  in  Nature  and  Science  maga ]LQHV DQG KH GRHV D ZHHNO\ VKRZ IRU North  Country  Public  Radio.

6WDJHU ZDV LQYLWHG WR VSHDN E\ ZLQ WHU WHUP SURIHVVRU DQG SDOHRFOLPDWROR JLVW -HUHP\ 6KDNXQ D 0LGGOH bury  grad  who  returned  to  his  alma  PDWHU WR WHDFK D ³- WHUP´ FRXUVH FDOOHG ³7KH )XWXUH RI (DUWKœV &OLPDWH DV 5H YHDOHG E\ LWV 3DVW ´ 6KDNXQ D SRVWGRFWRUDO IHOORZ DW +DUYDUG GLG KLV GRFWRUDWDO UHVHDUFK ZLWK GDWD IURP LFH FRUHV GULOOHG WKURXJK

ice  sheets  in  Antarctica.  ³:KDW \RX FDQ GR LV ORRN DW OLWWOH trapped  air  bubbles  that  are  trapped  in  the  glacier,  and  that  records  a  sample  RI DQFLHQW DWPRVSKHUH IURP ZKHQHYHU WKDW VQRZ IHOO ´ 6KDNXQ VDLG QRWLQJ that  some  ice  sheets  were  two  miles  GHHS ZLWK ERWWRP OD\HUV RYHU D PLO OLRQ \HDUV ROG 7KDW JLYHV UHVHDUFKHUV WKH DELOLW\ WR ORRN DW KRZ &2 FDUERQ GLR[LGH OHYHOV FKDQJHG RYHU KXQGUHGV RI WKRXVDQGV RI \HDUV ZKLFK JLYHV DQ HPSLULFDO EDVLV IRU XQGHUVWDQGLQJ KRZ &2 ZRUNV LQ WRGD\œV DWPRVSKHUH DV

KXPDQV EXUQ PRUH IRVVLO IXHOV 6KDNXQ DOVR DQDO\]HV WKH FKHPLVWU\ RI WKH LFH samples,  calibrating  them  and  scaling  them  to  gauge  what  the  temperatures  were  at  the  time.  The  connection  be tween  the  two  is  clear  when  graphed,  causing  researchers  to  wonder  which  was  causing  the  other.  ³7KLV LV VRPHWKLQJ FOLPDWH GHQLHUV KLW RQ DOO WKH WLPH WKH LGHD WKDW LI

&2 FDXVHV ZDUPLQJ WKHQ &2 OHYHOV VKRXOG ULVH EHIRUH ZDUPLQJ Though  we  see  that  warming  occurs  EHIRUH &2 JRHV XS VR ZKDWœV WKDW DOO

DERXW WRGD\"´ 6KDNXQÂśV VWXG\ WDFNOHG WKH GLOHPPD that  the  Antarctic  datasets  presented.  6LQFH &2 OHYHOV ZRXOG EH WKH VDPH DFURVV WKH JOREH KH WRRN GDWDVHWV RI WHPSHUDWXUHV IURP *UHHQODQG DQG other  locations  around  the  world  to  JUDSK D WKLUG GDWD VHW JOREDO WHPSHUD WXUHV ZKLFK ZHUH GLIIHUHQW WKDQ MXVW $QWDUFWLF WHPSHUDWXUHV 6KDNXQ IRXQG that  Antarctic  temperatures  went  up  ¿UVW EHIRUH WKH JOREDO WHPSHUDWXUH ² DQG WKDW &2 OHYHOV URVH EHIRUH JOREDO WHPSHUDWXUH 7KH ÂłSXQFKOLQH ´ DV 6KDNXQ SXW LW LV WKDW &2 OHYHOV GR ULVH EHIRUH JOREDO WHPSHUDWXUHV VWUHQJWKHQLQJ WKH FDVH IRU WKDW FDXVH DQG HIIHFW UHODWLRQVKLS ,Q D UHFHQW LQWHUYLHZ 6WDJHU VDLG WKDW SDOHRVFLHQFH EULQJV WKH VWXG\ RI climate  change  into  the  present,  and  SXVKHV LW LQWR WKH IXWXUH +LV EDFN ground  is  in  biology  and  geology,  and  KH FDOOV KLPVHOI D ÂłSDOHR JX\ ´ ZKLFK means  that  his  approach  to  the  natural  VFLHQFHV FRPHV IURP VWXGLHV RI WKH FOLPDWHV DQG HFRV\VWHPV RI WKH SDVW ² sometimes  eons  into  the  past.  7KDW NLQG RI ORQJ WHUP SHUVSHFWLYH ZKLFK LQFOXGHV GUDPDWLF UDSLG Ă&#x20AC;XF WXDWLRQV LQ WKH HDUWKÂśV WHPSHUDWXUHV leads  to  discussions  on  climate  change  WKDW FDQ EH GLVKHDUWHQLQJ DQG ÂłMXVW PDNH \RX ZDQW WR MXPS RII D EULGJH ´ he  said,  because  the  issue  is  so  big  and  FRPSOH[ WKDW SHRSOH IHHO KHOSOHVV %XW WKH DGYDQWDJH RI 6WDJHUÂśV SDOHR

WRZQÂśV PXQLFLSDO EXLOGLQJV DIWHU D YRWH RQ 7RZQ 0HHWLQJ 'D\ LQ 7KH ÂżUH GHSDUWPHQW WRRN D EDFN VHDW WR WKH +ROOH\ +DOO UHQRYDWLRQ SURMHFW EXW DIWHU +ROOH\ +DOO ZDV FRPSOHWHG LQ WRZQ RIÂżFLDOV WXUQHG WKHLU DWWHQWLRQ EDFN WR WKH ÂżUH GHSDUWPHQW IDFLOLW\ The  committee  tasked  with  plan QLQJ WKH QHZ ÂżUH GHSDUWPHQW IDFLO LW\ LV FKDLUHG E\ $VVLVWDQW )LUH &KLHI %UHWW /D5RVH DQG DOVR LQFOXGHV ÂżUH department  members  Lance  Perlee,  3- 5\DQ .HYLQ /D5RVH &KULV *ULVV selectboard  members  Alan  Huizenga Â

DQG 6KDURQ &RPSDJQD 7RZQ $G PLQLVWUDWRU %LOO %U\DQW DQG FLWL]HQ DW ODUJH 6KDZQ 2[IRUG 2Q 7KXUVGD\ -DQ DW S P WKH selectboard  will  hold  a  special  meet ing  in  Holley  Hall.  Architect  Ashar  Nelson  will  present  his  concept  de sign  to  the  public.

There  will  be  two  open  houses  KHOG DW WKH 1RUWK 6WUHHW ¿UHKRXVH RQ :HGQHVGD\ )HE IURP WR S P DQG RQ 6DWXUGD\ )HE IURP WR 11  a.m.,  so  that  Bristol  residents  can  VWUROO WKURXJK WKH ¿UHKRXVH DQG RE VHUYH WKH VSDFH IRU WKHPVHOYHV 0HP

EHUV RI WKH FRPPLWWHH ZLOO EH SUHVHQW to  answer  questions  and  show  people  around.  Bryant  hopes  that  Bristol  residents  will  be  curious  about  the  historic  ele PHQWV RI WKH EXLOGLQJ ³$ ORW RI SHR SOH KDYH QHYHU EHHQ XSVWDLUV LQ WKH ¿UHKRXVH ´ KH VDLG ,Q DGGLWLRQ WZR SXEOLF KHDULQJV IRU WKH ¿UVW ERQG ZLOO EH KHOG WKH ¿UVW DW WKH 0RQGD\ )HE VHOHFWERDUG PHHWLQJ DW S P LQ +ROOH\ +DOO DQG WKH VHFRQG DW WKH 0DUFK 7RZQ 0HHWLQJ 'D\ SUHYLHZ DW D WLPH WR EH determined.

MIDDLEBURY  COLLEGE  Winter  Term  instructor  Jeremy  Shakun  lec-­ tures  during  his  climate  change  course  Wednesday  morning.  Shakun  is  one  of  three  researchers  who  will  be  educating  community  members  in  the  coming  weeks  about  the  science  of  climate  change.

Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Bristol (Continued  from  Page  1A) parking,  the  proposed  design  includes  a  public  meeting  space,  and  adequately  PHHWV WKH ¿UH GHSDUWPHQWœV QHHG IRU additional  space.  Bryant  described  the  FXUUHQW IDFLOLW\ DV ³YHU\ WLJKW ´ ³,W LV MXVW QRW VWDWH RI WKH DUW IRU WR GD\ ´ KH VDLG This  proposal,  which  would  add  VTXDUH IHHW RI PXFK QHHGHG VSDFH WR WKH ¿UH IDFLOLW\ KDV EHHQ VL[ \HDUV LQ WKH PDNLQJ %U\DQW H[SODLQHG 7KH QHHG IRU DQ LPSURYHG ¿UH GHSDUW PHQW IDFLOLW\ ZDV ¿UVW UHFRPPHQGHG E\ D FRQVXOWDQW KLUHG WR H[DPLQH WKH

Porter (Continued  from  Page  1A) JHWHG PLOOLRQ ZKHQ WKH SURMHFW ZDV LQLWLDWHG LQ ODWH ODVW ZHHN WKH VWDWH UHJXODWRU DSSURYHG D SODQ WR VSHQG PLOOLRQ RQ 3RUWHU +RVSL WDOœV KHDOWK LQIRUPDWLRQ DQG HOHFWURQLF medical  records  system,  known  as  an  +,6 (05 ,Q DSSURYLQJ WKH VSHQGLQJ LQFUHDVH WKH 9HUPRQW 'HSDUWPHQW RI )LQDQFLDO Regulation  chastised  Porter  manage PHQW EXW VDLG LW ZRXOG QRW ¿QH WKH hospital  because  it  would  only  harm  3RUWHUœV DELOLW\ WR SURYLGH JRRG KHDOWK care. ³,W LV LPSRVVLEOH WR RUGHU 3RUWHU WR UHPRYH LWV +,6 (05 V\VWHP DQG LW LV LPSRVVLEOH WR UHFRYHU WKH PRQH\ LW KDV VSHQW ´ VDLG ')5 &RPPLVVLRQHU 6WHYH .LPEHOO ³DQG ¿QLQJ WKH KRVSLWDO  ZRXOG EH FRXQWHU SURGXFWLYH ´ Kimbell  did  require  Porter  to  submit  PRQWKO\ UHSRUWV RQ WKH SURJUHVV RI WKH SURMHFW ZKLFK LV QRZ VODWHG WR EH ¿Q LVKHG LQ WKH PLGGOH RI MANAGING  COMPLEXITY 3RUWHU RULJLQDOO\ JRW WKH JR DKHDG IURP UHJXODWRUV LQ WR EHJLQ WKH SURMHFW ZKLFK LQ SDUW ZDV HQFRXUDJHG E\ FKDQJHV LQ IXQGLQJ IURP WKH IHGHUDO JRYHUQPHQW ,W DOVR ¿WV LQWR WKH 9HU PRQW %OXHSULQW IRU +HDOWK D VWDWH OHG LQLWLDWLYH WR LQWHJUDWH SDWLHQW LQIRUPD WLRQ LPSURYH SDWLHQW FDUH DQG UHGXFH RYHUDOO KHDOWK FDUH FRVWV ,W EHJDQ E\ LQVWDOOLQJ WKH 0HG+RVW VRIWZDUH LQ WKH HPHUJHQF\ GHSDUWPHQW DQG WKH 0HGL7HFK VRIWZDUH LQ RWKHU SDUWV RI WKH KRVSLWDO ,W DFFRPSOLVKHG VRPH RI WKH JRDOV OLNH PDNLQJ LW HDVLHU IRU GRFWRUV LQ WKH HPHUJHQF\ URRP WR YLHZ DQG XSGDWH SDWLHQW VWDWXV RQ D big  computer  screen  rather  than  with  a  marker  on  a  white  board.  %XW KRVSLWDO RI¿FLDOV IRXQG WKDW WKHUH ZDV D ORW PRUH KDQGV RQ ZRUN JHWWLQJ WKH VRIWZDUH FXVWRPL]HG WR WKH 3RUWHU HQYLURQPHQW WKDQ WKH\ KDG DV sumed.  Cotner  and  Ron  Hallman,  Por WHUœV YLFH SUHVLGHQW RI SXEOLF UHODWLRQV said  they  spent  a  year  doing  things  like  FUHDWLQJ D VWDQGDUG GLFWLRQDU\ RI WHUPV IRU WKH SK\VLFLDQV SUDFWLFH VRIWZDUH DQG GH¿QLQJ WKH VWHSV LQ WKH VRIWZDUH WKDW ZRXOG PLUURU RU LPSURYH WKH SUR FHVVHV LQ KDQGOLQJ SDWLHQW LQIRUPDWLRQ ³2QH RI WKH HDUO\ FULWLFLVPV LV WKDW WKH 0HGL7HFK IRONV ZRXOG KDQG \RX D ER[ DQG VD\ ¾*RRG OXFN GR \RX KDYH DQ\ TXHVWLRQV"œ´ +DOOPDQ VDLG $V WKH FRPSOH[LW\ RI WKH ELJ LQIRU PDWLRQ WHFKQRORJ\ SURMHFW FDPH WR OLJKW 3RUWHU KLUHG 'DYLG )UD]LHU DQ ,7 FRQVXOWDQW ZLWK 'HOO 6\VWHPV ZKR KDV H[WHQVLYH H[SHULHQFH LQ KHDOWK FDUH WR WDNH FKDUJH DV SURMHFW PDQDJHU ODVW June. ³:H UHDOL]HG WKDW ZH QHHGHG VRPH ERG\ DW WKH WRS RI WKH S\UDPLG WR FR RUGLQDWH DOO WKH FRPSRQHQWV ´ +DOOPDQ VDLG ³7KH EXFN VWRSV ZLWK KLP ´

DOCTORS  IN  PORTER  Hosptialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  emergency  department,  like  physi-­ cans  and  staff  through  the  Porter  practices,  had  to  be  trained  in  a  new  patient  information  system. ,QGHSHQGHQW ÂżOH SKRWR 7UHQW &DPSEHOO

)UD]LHU ZRUNV RQVLWH IRXU GD\V D ZHHN DQG 3RUWHU UHFHQWO\ H[WHQGHG KLV FRQWUDFW IRU WKUHH PRQWKV 7KH JRDO QRZ LV WR JHW DOO RI WKH V\V tems  in  the  hospital  operational  by  the  HQG RI 6HSWHPEHU 3RUWHU &DUGLRORJ\ SOXV ¿YH RI WKH PHGLFDO SUDFWLFHV KDYH WKH QHZ ,7 V\VWHP XS DQG UXQ QLQJ LQFOXGLQJ $GGLVRQ )DPLO\ 0HGL FLQH %ULVWRO ,QWHUQDO 0HGLFLQH /LWWOH City  Family  Practice,  Neshobe  Family  0HGLFLQH DQG 3RUWHU ,QWHUQDO 0HGL cine.  The  other  practices  will  go  online  EHJLQQLQJ QH[W IDOO ZLWK FRPSOHWLRQ E\ PLG %XW VLPSO\ JHWWLQJ WKH ROG VWXII WR work  with  the  new  is  time  consuming.  2QFH WKH SURFHVVHV ZHUH GH¿QHG MXVW WUDQVIHUULQJ GDWD IURP SDSHU UHFRUGV WR electronic  ones  continues  to  take  many  hours. ³:H KDYH \HDUV RI SDWLHQW KLVWRU\ LQ VRPH RI WKHVH ¿OHV DQG ZH KDYH WR decide  what  to  scan  and  what  will  be  XVHIXO ´ +DOOPDQ VDLG ³7KHUH PD\ EH SLHFHV RI SDSHU LQ D ¿OH DQG LW WDNHV VHFRQGV WR VFDQ HDFK RQH DQG WKHUH DUH PHGLFDO SUDFWLFHV ´ CULTURE  CHANGE And  training  doctors,  nurses,  techni FLDQV DQG IURQW RI¿FH VWDII LV QR WULYLDO

matter.  ³7KH ZKROH WKLQJ RI JRLQJ WR D QHZ V\VWHP UHTXLUHV D ORW RI FXOWXUH FKDQJH ´ VDLG 3RUWHU &(2 -DPHV 'DLO\ 3RUWHU GLG D ORW RI WUDLQLQJ LQFOXG LQJ SURYLGLQJ RQOLQH DSSOLFDWLRQV WKDW ZRXOG SURYLGH VWDII ¿YH WR PLQXWH OHVVRQV RQ VRPH DVSHFW RI WKH QHZ V\V WHP ([WUD WHFKQLFDO KHOS LV DYDLODEOH RQVLWH DW WKH GRFWRUVœ RI¿FHV IRU WKH ¿UVW IHZ PRQWKV DIWHU WKH V\VWHP JRHV OLYH 1HYHUWKHOHVV 3RUWHU IRXQG WKDW WKH SURGXFWLYLW\ RI GRFWRUV WRRN D ELJ KLW HDFK WLPH WKH VRIWZDUH ZDV UROOHG RXW at  a  new  practice.  Learning  the  stan dardized  procedures  and  changing  WKHLU KDELWV WDNHV WLPHV IRU DOO WKRVH LQYROYHG 2I¿FLDOV VDLG LW KDV QRW EHHQ XQXVXDO IRU D GRFWRU ZKR QRUPDOO\ VDZ SDWLHQWV DQ KRXU WR EH DEOH WR VHH RQO\ RU RQFH WKH SURGXFWLYLW\ HQKDQFLQJ VRIWZDUH ZDV LQWURGXFHG 5HWXUQLQJ SURGXFWLYLW\ WR SUHYLRXV OHYHOV DQG EHWWHU LV D SULRULW\ 'DLO\ said.

7KDW KLW FRPELQHG ZLWK WKH XQIRU WXQDWHO\ WLPHG ORVV RI VRPH SK\VLFLDQV GXH WR SURIHVVLRQDO FDUHHU FKDQJHV OHG WR DOO RI WKH 3RUWHU SUDFWLFHV WR GLVFRQ WLQXH DFFHSWLQJ QHZ SDWLHQWV IRU D WLPH

RYHU WKH SDVW WZR \HDUV &RWQHU ZKR RYHUVHHV WKH DIÂżOLDWHG GRFWRUVÂś RIÂżFHV VDLG VRPH RI WKH SUDFWLFHV DUH RQFH again  accepting  new  patients  now.  $OWKRXJK RQH RYHUDOO JRDO LV LP SURYHG SDWLHQW FDUH &RWQHU VDLG SD WLHQWV KDYH IHOW WKH LPSOHPHQWDWLRQ RI WKH QHZ V\VWHPV IRU JRRG DQG EDG Some  patients  had  to  wait  longer  than  usual  to  see  their  doctors,  she  said,  ZKLOH RWKHUV EUDFHG WKHPVHOYHV IRU WKH FKDQJH EXW IRXQG LW UHPDUNDEO\ HDV\ $QG KRVSLWDO VWDII VDLG VWULGHV KDYH been  made.  Prescriptions  are  being  ¿OHG WR WKH SKDUPDF\ HOHFWURQLFDOO\ QRZ 'RFWRUV DUH JHWWLQJ WKH UHVXOWV RI lab  tests  sent  directly  to  their  electronic  GHYLFHV UDWKHU WKDQ KDYLQJ WR KXQW GRZQ WKH UHVXOWV LQ D SDSHU ÂżOH +DOO man  said. $OO WKRVH LQYROYHG VD\ WKH KRVSLWDO has  done  all  it  can  to  maintain  the  qual LW\ RI FDUH Âł,WÂśV EHHQ OLNH WU\LQJ WR Âż[ DQ DLU SODQH ZKLOH LWÂśV VWLOO Ă&#x20AC;\LQJ LQ WKH DLU ´ Hallman  said.  WHO  IS  GOING  TO  PAY Ultimately  it  is  hoped  that  getting  PHGLFDO LQIRUPDWLRQ LQWR HOHFWURQLF databases  will  slow  the  increase  in  the  FRVW RI KHDOWK FDUH %XW 3RUWHU DQG WKH regulators  had  to  decide  how  to  pay  IRU WKH PLOOLRQ FRVW RYHUUXQ 'DL O\ DQG 3RUWHU 0HGLFDO &HQWHU ERDUG chairman  Bill  Townsend  said  that  DIWHU WKH QHHG IRU H[WUD IXQGLQJ FDPH WR OLJKW LQ WKH IDOO RI 3RUWHU DS proached  Commissioner  Kimbell  and  EHJDQ D FRQYHUVDWLRQ 'DLO\ VDLG WKH FRVW RYHUUXQ ZLOO EH SDLG IRU RXW RI WKH PLOOLRQ EXGJHW DSSURYHG E\ UHJXODWRUV ODVW IDOO 6RPH RI WKH PRQH\ RULJLQDOO\ VORWWHG IRU FDSLWDO H[SHQGLWXUH DQG UHLPEXUVH PHQWV IRU FHUWDLQ SKDUPDFHXWLFDOV ZLOO PDNH XS WKH GLIIHUHQFH KH VDLG 7RZQVHQG VDLG WKH ERDUGV RI GL UHFWRUV WKDW RYHUVHH WKH KRVSLWDO WDNH VRPH EODPH LQ WKH FRVW RYHUUXQV DQG WKH\ DUH WDNLQJ VWHSV WR LPSURYH WKHLU JRYHUQDQFH VWUXFWXUH DQG FODULI\ UH sponsibilities.  He  acknowledged  that  PLVWDNHV ZHUH PDGH EXW VDLG QRQH RI LW ZDV LQWHQWLRQDO DQG KH GLGQÂśW H[SHFW DQ\RQH WR ORVH WKHLU MREV Âł7KLV KDV EHHQ D GLIÂżFXOW H[SHUL HQFH ´ KH VDLG 'DLO\ VDLG WKH\ DUH FRPPLWWHG WR addressing  the  rise  in  health  care  costs  DQG LPSURYLQJ SDWLHQW FDUH Âł7KLV LV UHTXLUHG RI WKH IXWXUH IRU WKH KHDOWK RI RXU SDWLHQWV ´ 'DLO\ VDLG Âł7KHUH PD\ FRPH D GD\ ZKHQ \RX DUH RQ YDFDWLRQ LQ )ORULGD DQG JRG IRUELG \RX JHW VLFN DQG WKH GRF tors  there  will  be  able  to  call  up  all  your  records  and  see  all  your  aller gies. Âł:HÂśUH VHHLQJ EHWWHU FRPPXQLFD WLRQ DQG FRRUGLQDWLRQ ÂŤ ,WÂśV XS WR XV WR ÂżQG D ZD\ WR PDNH WKLV ZRUN ´

VFLHQWLVW SHUVSHFWLYH LV WKDW KH FDQ DOVR RIIHU D VWURQJ EHDFRQ RI KRSH ³:HœUH LQ WKLV DPD]LQJ QHZ DJH RI KXPDQV ´ 6WDJHU VDLG ³:HœYH EHFRPH D JHRORJLFDO IRUFH RI QDWXUH ´ Acknowledging  our  role  as  a  geo ORJLFDO IRUFH LQ FOLPDWH FKDQJH 6WDJHU EHOLHYHV DOVR JLYHV XV WKH DELOLW\ WR WDNH FRQWURO +H OLNHQV LW WR GULYLQJ DQ RXW RI FRQWURO WUDFWRU WUDLOHU GRZQ DQ XQIDPLOLDU URDG WKHQ ORRNLQJ GRZQ and  realizing  there  is  a  steering  wheel.

6WDJHU VDLG KH ZDV KLPVHOI VNHSWL

FDO RI HDUO\ FOLPDWH FKDQJH VWXGLHV ³:KHQ %LOO 0F.LEEHQ ¿UVW SXEOLVKHG ³7KH (QG RI 1DWXUH ´ , DQG VRPH FRO leagues  resisted  the  idea,  because  not  DOO WKH HYLGHQFH ZDV LQ ´ VDLG 6WDJHU FDOOLQJ KLPVHOI D ³UHIRUPHG FOLPDWH VNHSWLF ´ %XW 6WDJHU LV IRUHPRVW D JRRG VFL HQWLVW +H LQYLWHV VNHSWLFLVP DQG TXHV WLRQLQJ RIIHULQJ D TXRWH E\ ELRORJLVW 7KRPDV +HQU\ +X[OH\ RQH RI &KDUOHV 'DUZLQœV ¿UVW FRQYHUWV ³/HDUQ ZKDW LV WUXH LQ RUGHU WR GR ZKDW LV ULJKW ´