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New  Haven  brings  skepticism  to  Vermont  Green  Line  Q&A  session By  GAEN  MURPHREE NEW  HAVEN  —  New  Haven  residents  continue  to  grapple  with  whether  —  and  on  what  terms  —  to  accept  the  Vermont  Green  Line,  a  400-­megawatt  renewable  energy  transmission  project  that  proposes  to  site  a  large  electrical  converter  station  near  the  VELCO  substation.

Last  Tuesday,  Dec.  8,  more  than  100  residents  packed  the  New  Haven  Town  Hall  for  an  informational  meeting,  conducted  according  to  Town  Meeting  rules  and  overseen  by  town  moderator  Pam  Marsh.  Residents  —  standing  and  identifying  themselves  by  name  (See  New  Haven,  Page  31)

Waltham  selectboard  eyes  new revenue  and  supports  VGL  proposal By  ANDY  KIRKALDY WALTHAM  —  The  Waltham  se-­ lectboard  came  away  from  a  Dec.  7  meeting  with  representatives  of  the  companies  proposing  the  Vermont  Green  Line  saying  it  would  recom-­ mend  the  town  support  the  planned  $600  million,  400-­megawatt  under-­ ground  power  line  that  would  run Â

from  Beekmantown,  N.Y.,  to  New  Haven. “Our  board  was  supportive  of  the  plan,�  said  selectboard  chairman  Mike  Grace  in  an  email  to  the  In-­ dependent.  “We  just  wanted  to  get  enough  information  to  answer  any  questions  at  town  meeting.�

(See  Waltham,  Page  26)

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CHRIS  GRANT  USES  a  homemade  mirror  box  to  exercise  his  hand  that  was  weakened  in  an  accident  that  also  left  him  paralyzed  from  the  waist  down.  Grant  has  shown  great  determination  in  regaining  his  independence  after  a  motorcycle  crash.

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Grant,  then  36,  was  taking  his  motorcycle  for  a  quick  burn  along  Walker  Mountain  Road  in  Claren-­ don.  He  was  a  mile-­and-­a-­half  from  his  home  when  he  rolled  into  a  curve  and  saw  an  oncoming  pickup  truck  that  was  veering  across  the  centerline  of  the  By  JOHN  FLOWERS MONKTON  —  Chris  Grant  pretty  much  had  life  road.

Grant  swerved  to  avoid  the  pickup  and  in  the  pro-­ by  the  tail. cess  hit  a  patch  of  sand  at  the  side  of  the  road  that  He  had  his  health,  a  home,  a  job  and  a  Harley.  Then  June  27,  2009,  came  along  and  changed  his  sent  him  and  his  motorcycle  careening  into  a  guard-­ rail. life  forever.

That’s  when  the  lights  went  out.

When  they  came  back  on  at  Rutland  Regional  Medical  Center,  Grant  was  in  a  world  of  physical  pain,  matched  only  by  the  emotional  crush  he  would  feel  upon  hearing  these  two  words: “You’re  paralyzed.�

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Editorial

Congress  must  OK  war  powers,  and  accept  the  consequences Last  week,  Vermont’s  congressman  Rep.  Peter  Welch  did  what  Congress  should  have  done  long  ago:  he  proposed  bipartisan  legislation  that  would  authorize  the  use  of  American  military  force  against  the  Islamic  State,  also  called  ISIS  or  ISIL.  Joined  by  Rep.  Scott  Rigell,  R-­Va.,  and  U.S.  Senators  Tim  Kaine,  D-­Va.,  and  Jeff  Flake,  R-­Az.,  Rep.  Welch  told  his  fellow  congressmen  and  women  that  it  was  up  to  Congress  to  approve  war  powers  if  they  determined  that  the  nation  should  be  more  militarily  involved  against  the  Islamic  State,  not  the  president. “Under  the  U.S.  Constitution,  it  is  the  responsibility  of  Congress  to  authorize  the  use  of  military  force,�  said  Congressman  Welch.  “Since  August  8,  2014,  when  military  action  against  ISIL  began,  Congress  has  been  absent.   Since  then,  our  military  has  delivered  8,573  airstrikes  in  Syria  and  Iraq  at  a  cost  to  the  American  taxpayer  of  $5.2  billion.  One  American  service  member  has  been  killed.�

While  Welch  did  not  criticize  his  colleagues  for  ducking  their  collective  responsibility,  it’s  not  hard  to  imagine  why  members  of  Congress  would  want  to  avoid  a  roll-­call  vote  on  the  matter:  just  as  the  invasion  of  Iraq  did  not  turn  out  to  be  a  good  decision  and  members  who  supported  that  effort  have  had  to  defend  their  support,  there  is  ample  reason  to  believe  that  a  greater  military  involvement  in  a  war  against  the  Islamic  State  could  EDFNÂżUH ZLWK D SXEOLF EDFNODVK DJDLQVW WKRVH ZKR YRWHG IRU LW By  not  having  to  vote  on  greater  military  involvement,  Republicans  in  particular  can  criticize  the  president  for  not  being  stronger  and  more  forceful,  while  ducking  any  responsibility  for  military  escalation  if  things  don’t  go  well.  While  Welch  hasn’t  accused  his  colleagues  of  sidestepping  a  vote,  others  have.  “Many  just  don’t  want  to  get  on  the  record  here,â€?  said  Sen.  Flake,  who  along  with  Sen.  Kaine  authored  the  three-­year  Authorization  of  the  Use  of  Military  Force  (AUMF)  that  is  the  counterpart  to  the  Rigell-­Welch  bill.  “In  this  case  with  our  most  fundamental  responsibility  here  in  Congress,  that’s  just  an  excuse,  and  we  need  to  go  on  record.â€?

Welch,  on  the  other  hand,  has  preferred  to  focus  on  Congress’s  Constitutional  role,  insisting  that  it  is  Congress’s  job  to  discuss  and  debate  the  merits  of  military  involvement  and  act  on  the  nation’s  behalf  rather  than  leaving  that  role  to  the  president. “It  is  time  Congress  did  its  job  by  debating  and  deciding  on  America’s  role  in  defeating  ISIL,�  Welch  said.  “The  failure  of  Congress  to  do  its  job  is  an  abdication  of  its  Constitutional  responsibility  and  an  indefensible  transfer  of  power  to  the  executive.�

The  proposed  AUMF  introduced  by  Welch  would  authorize  the  President  ³WR WDNH VSHFL¿F VWUDWHJLF PLOLWDU\ DFWLRQ DQG WR SURYLGH VXSSRUW WR RXU allies  and  regional  partners  in  the  battle  to  defeat  ISIL.�  Key  provisions  of  the  measure  include  a  sunset  after  three  years  unless  reauthorized;͞  a  repeal  RI WKH ,UDT $80) DQG D FODXVH WKDW GH¿QHV WKLV DXWKRUL]DWLRQ DV WKH sole  statutory  authority  for  the  war  on  ISIL,  as  opposed  to  the  2001  AUMF.  An  identical  measure  was  proposed  in  the  U.S.  Senate.  If  Congressional  Republicans  are  going  to  criticize  the  president  for  not  WDNLQJ PRUH IRUFHIXO PLOLWDU\ DFWLRQ DJDLQVW ,6,/ SHUKDSV WKH\ VKRXOG ¿UVW give  him  the  authority  to  do  so  —  and  share  in  the  responsibility  for  the  FRQVHTXHQFHV RI DQ HVFDODWHG FRQÀLFW What  they  know  is  that  it’s  much  easier  to  cast  blame  from  the  sidelines,  than  to  be  on  the  frontlines  putting  American  troops  in  harm’s  way  and  have  to  answer  for  those  decisions.  But  Welch  is  right,  of  course,  and  such  LQYROYHPHQW ZLOO PDNH IRU D PRUH XQL¿HG IURQW DV WKH QDWLRQ UHVSRQGV WR the  challenges  that  are  sure  to  follow.

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Student  grown LEICESTER  CENTRAL  SCHOOL  third-­graders  Deana  Ouellette  and  Channing  Brush  stand  in  front  of  the  school  garden  they  helped  develop  on  school  grounds  as  part  of  an  experiential  learning  program  at  the  school.

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Letters to the Editor Recovery  from  opiate  addiction  requires  support In  reference  to  the  article  “State  launches  treatment  program  for  opiate  addictsâ€?  in  the  Dec.  3  edition  of  the  Independent: I  wholeheartedly  applaud  the  treat-­ ment  of  incarcerated  people  (and  all  people)  suffering  from  the  disease  of  addiction.  This  an  outstanding  pro-­ gram  for  many  reasons.  In  my  view,  WKH FKLHI EHQHÂżW LV WKDW WKLV WUHDWPHQW gives  people  the  ability  to  recover  their  lives  and  become  solid  citizens  of  Vermont.

Medication  to  blunt  the  effect  of  opiates  (heroin,  Oxycontin,  codeine Â

and  other  opiate-­based  pain  meds)  are  D VLJQLÂżFDQW ÂżUVW VWHS 6LPLODU WR DOFR-­ holics,  an  addicted  person  is  addicted  for  life.  Therefore,  they  need  ongoing,  life-­long  support  to  lead  a  “sober,â€?  productive  life.

Recovering  addicts  need  counsel-­ ing  and  peer  support  to  help  them  stay  clean.  There  are  specialized  Licensed  Drug  and  Alcohol  Counselors  around  the  state.  There  are  also  peer  sup-­ port  groups  all  around  the  state.  For  example,  there  are  12  Turning  Point/Recovery  Centers  in  Vermont  that  specialize  in  recovery  support: Â

Recovery  Coaches,  Making  Recovery  Easier,  and  many  other  programs.  They  also  provide  space  for  Narcotics  Anonymous,  Alcoholics  Anonymous,  and  other  12  step  support  programs.

For  more  information  on  treatment  and  recovery  from  drug  addiction,  go  to  www.addictionhelpvt.com.  The  Treatment  &  Recovery  page  have  re-­ sources  listed  for  Medication  Assisted  Treatment,  Counseling,  and  Peer  Support  right  here  in  Addison  County,  but  also  statewide.

The  website  also  includes  pages  on  (See  Letter,  Page  5)

Addison Independent, Monday, December 14, 2015 — PAGE 5

Global warming rooted in people

Letters to the Editor

Many political discussions are occurring in Paris and elsewhere regarding how to minimize climate change or global warming. The main goal is to decrease the production of carbon dioxide by using less coal, gas and oil. As we all know, humans American weapons and aid should use these energy sources in almost QRW ÀRZ WR WKRVH LQYROYHG LQ WKHVH every aspect of our daily lives. counterproductive actions.

Humans are the problem, and Bombing Syria somewhat more, as the president suggests, or much more, global warming is but one symptom of the problem. We shall not solve as the Republicans advocate, will the symptoms until we solve the result in countless civilian casualties problem that is causing the symp-­ amongst a population enduring the toms. It is as simple as that, but horrors of warfare. It cannot bring peace and counter the threat posed by nobody in Paris seems to realize the real problem, and thus no discus-­ ISIS. It will only ensure that support sion of controlling world population for ISIS and groups like it will grow.

Ellen Oxfeld Middlebury

U.S. must work with its adversaries to counter ISIS The president understands that the United States cannot commit to ground wars and decades more of occupying foreign lands. It will lead to further insurgencies and drain-­ ing military commitments. But on Sunday night he did not outline an alternative to counter the threat posed

by ISIS and similar groups.

Such an alternative requires change in American policies. We must work with those countries who are often categorized as “adversaries,” and also put pressure on those conventionally

considered as “allies.” Only Russia can work to ease Assad out of power in Syria without a state collapse, which ISIS could take advantage of to seize power. Only Iran can work to make sure a transitional regime will protect Shia minority communities. $V IRU RXU DOOLHV 6DXGL ¿QDQFLQJ of jihadist groups in Syria has given ISIS access to weaponry, and Turkey bombs Kurdish groups though they are the only effective ground force ¿JKWLQJ ,6,6 2LO SXUFKDVHV IURP ISIS come from many quarters.

Shumlin’s support of natural gas pipeline criticized I applaud the bravery of Aly Johnson-­Kurts and others who interrupted Gov. Shumlin in Paris Wednesday.

I am one of many who have tried to get the point across to Shumlin and state regulators that this pipeline project is a bad idea. For three years, my husband and I have participated in the 248 approval process before the Public Service Board.

The system is not set up for a just and nonpolitical evaluation of the project. The Department of Public Service does the bidding of the governor and the governor openly

supported this insanely expensive project even BEFORE the process of evaluation had begun. Same with the DPS. During the last three years, oppo-­ sition to the project from the public has grown and the price advantage (the ONLY advantage) of burning fracked gas as opposed to burning low-­sulfur heating oil has disap-­ peared. The negative environmental impact of burning fossil fuels will not improve and we need not spend hundreds of millions of dollars installing infrastructure that will extend our reliance on fracked fuel.

Remember, Shumlin was a staunch opponent of the Champlain Gas Pipeline when it was proposed to go through his home town of Putney in the late ’80s. His support of this project is hypocritical and blatantly corrupt. Shumlin needs to throw in the towel on this project.

Its time.

I have said it before: If the voices of the people are ignored, they will only get louder. Hopefully, the gubernatorial candidates are paying attention to this issue.

Jane Palmer Monkton

Governor should consider his legacy, rethink pipeline Dear Governor Shumlin,

The decisions you make today Will affect more than you and me!

What will be your legacy?

And what will you leave behind?

3UR¿WV IRU ELJ FRUSRUDWLRQV or a future for humankind?

You say we must stop climate change Yet, you’re pushing a pipeline through.

Can’t you see your hypocrisy?

Please align what you say and do!

Your legacy could be altered If you’d open your eyes and see.

You know the world is watching To see if you have the grit To stand up to the big boys…

Please use your power and wit!

Your words are high and mighty;; We want to believe they’re true.

Please stop this pipeline madness And restore our faith in you!

Elizabeth Frank Orwell

Switching to whole-­food, plant-­based diet is wise It was with great interest that I read Greg Dennis’ column in the Dec. 3 issue, “How to talk about climate change?” with most of which I agreed. But after a second and third reading to make sure I did not miss anything, I was quite amazed. Did he forget or purpose-­ ly omit for political or economic reasons what many scientists think is one of the most important causes of our climate change: our SAD diet (Standard American Diet), which includes so much meat of all kinds and all types of dairy products?

While I admire the efforts and resolve of the 50 or more hardy people who stood out in the chill on the Middlebury green to call for action at the Paris climate talks, both Mr. Dennis and I agree that “shivering in the dark is no solu-­ tion to climate change.”

So what I am (a non-­medically

RU VFLHQWL¿FDOO\ WUDLQHG SURIHV-­ sional) proposing? The answer is a whole-­food, plant-­based diet.

Many scientists now believe that there is enough strong evidence to include this as one way of improv-­ ing our environment. This switch from animal-­ to plant-­based diet, already being followed by many people throughout our country, is often now referred to as Forks Over Knives, a way of life for the 21st century, a phrase and concept created by the famous T. Colin Campbell, author of “The China Study,” and the equally famous former doctor at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn. $OWKRXJK UDGLFDO DQG GLI¿FXOW DV this may sound, with all its many different factors involved in the meat and dairy industry, it does have merit, and I think it at least warrants a thoughtful discussion.

Yes, for Vermonters who love our

Ben and Jerry’s, it is as Mr. Den-­ nis says, “a heavy lift.”

Therefore, before I am soundly criticized and maybe “put into a pillory” out on the same green, please give this diet change consideration and read/watch at least some of the following books, quotes, newspaper articles, etc., among hundreds of others found on the Internet: “Healthy Eat-­ ing, Healthy World,” by J. Morris Hicks;; “The China Study,” by T. Colin Campbell, PhD;; “Whole,”

by T. Colin Campbell, PhD;; “Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows,” by Melanie Joy, PhD;; The recent Dec. 2 article in The New York Times, “Seven Simple Guide-­ lines for Thinking About Carbon Emissions;; and the DVDs “Forks Over Knives” and “Cowspiracy.”

Pat Davies Middlebury

growth is occurring.

When I was born in 1929, world population was 2 billion;; now there are 7.3 billion, and 10 billion are expected by 2050. Because so many people are younger than 15 today, global population will continue to increase after 2050.

An increasing population of peo-­ ple, each of whom uses more energy every year, leads to one conclusion: Even if 150 nations agree in Paris to take steps to limit world temperature to our goal of 2 degrees centigrade, those steps will be negated unless we take steps to stop population growth.

David Van Vleck Cornwall

Letter

(Continued from Page 4) Education/Prevention, The Warn-­ ing Signs of Addiction, Long Term Supports such as housing, jobs, and more.

Again, I think the announcement of medication assisted treatment for incarcerated people suffering from

the disease of addiction is an excel-­ lent step forward, and with supports mentioned above, can make a huge difference in the lives of so many people.

Thank you.

Bob Donnis Bristol

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Obituaries

ADDISON COUNTY

Barbara Gent, 93, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY  —  Barbara  Residence  at  Otter  Creek  in  Vinal  Gent,  93,  a  resident  of  Middlebury.

Harpswell,  Maine,  died  Thursday  A  complete  obituary  will  follow  morning,  Dec.  10,  2015,  at  the  in  a  future  edition  of  the  paper.

'LQLQJ FDUGV EHQH¿ W VKHOWHU DQLPDOV MIDDLEBURY  —  Homeward  Bound,  Addison  County’s  Humane  Society,  is  hoping  the  community  is  hungry  is  holiday  season.  The  shel-­ ter  is  relying  on  sales  of  their  2016  'LQLQJ &DUGV WR UDLVH VLJQL¿ FDQW IXQGV to  support  their  mission  to  safeguard,  rescue,  shelter,  heal,  adopt  and  advo-­ cate  for  animals  in  need.

Homeward  Bound  development  director  Hannah  Manley  says  the  Dining  Card  program  is  one  of  the  shelter’s  best  fundraising  efforts  of  the  year.  “The  Dining  Cards  cost  next  WR QRWKLQJ WR SURGXFH DQG ZH EHQHÂż W from  100  percent  of  the  sales  thanks  to  our  generous  network  of  participating  restaurants  who  believe  in  what  we  do.â€?

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Each  card  includes  15  participating  restaurants.  The  cardholder  purchases  an  entrĂŠe  and  receives  another  entrĂŠe  of  equal  or  lesser  value  free.  The  card  may  be  used  once  at  each  restaurant  during  the  year.  Manley  adds,  “The  Dining  Cards  are  a  win  all  the  way  around.  It  allows  the  community  to  stretch  their  entertain-­ ment  budget  and  support  local  busi-­ nesses,  the  restaurants  see  some  new  faces,  and  Homeward  Bound  raises  funds  that  enable  us  to  continue  caring  for  the  animals  in  Addison  County  (and  beyond)  that  need  us  most.â€?

Dining  Cards  are  available  online  through  Homeward  Bound’s  website,  www.homewardboundanimals.org  ,  and  at  the  shelter,  236  Boardman  St.,  Middlebury.  The  shelter  is  open  Tuesday-­Saturday,  noon-­5  p.m.

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Christmas  wishes SANTA  CLAUS  CHATS  with  Shoreham  four-­year-­old  Josephine  Ives  at  the  Middlebury  Community  House  recently.  The  jolly  old  elf  will  be  back  in  Middlebury  on  Saturday,  Dec.  19,  at  10  a.m.  to  visit  with  children  at  the  Danforth  Pewter  Store  on  Seymour  Street.

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TUESDAY

Senior  luncheon  and  live  music  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  15,  noon,  Russ  Sholes  Senior  Center.  Fay  Leavitt  on  piano  plays  hits  from  the  past  and  present,  plus  holiday  music;͞  singers  are  welcome.  CVAA  sponsors  a  lunch  of  sirloin  beef  tips  with  mushroom  caps,  baked  potato  with  sour  cream,  green  salad,  dinner  roll  and  double-­layer  carrot  cake.  Bring  your  own  place  setting.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  634.  Free  trans-­ portation  with  ACTR:  802-­388-­1946.  Info  on  CVAA:  www.cvaa.org.

Reading  series  in  Vergennes.  Tuesday,  Dec.  15,  6  p.m.,  Bixby  Library.  Participants  in  the  libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  writing  workshops,  with  help  from  actors  and  other  writers,  will  read  from  their  works.  For  this  meeting,  Mary  Beth  McNulty  will  share  her  play,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fixed  Point,â&#x20AC;?  a  two-­person  drama.  Learn  more  at  bixbylibrary.org/adult-­ programs.  Refreshments  served.  Free.  Info:  802-­877-­2211,  ext.  208,  or  muir.haman@bixb-­ ylibrary.org.  Lights  of  Love  tree  lighting  and  open  house  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  15,  6-­8  p.m.,  Homeward  Bound,  Addison  Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Humane  Society,  236  Boardman  St.  Meet  and  greet  with  shelter  animals;Íž  tree  lighting  in  honor/ memory  of  pets  at  7  p.m.  Refreshments.  Info: Â

802-­388-­1100,  ext.  224.

Winter  craft  event  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  15,  6:30-­7:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library  lobby.  Make  a  balsam  pillow  with  expert  seamstress  Susan  Highley.  Free.  All  ages.  Info:  388-­4095.

The  Choir  of  Clare  College  in  concert  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  15,  7:30  p.m.,  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal  Church.  Thirty  men  and  women  will  sing  a  program  of  English  and  European  Renaissance  pieces,  as  well  as  arrangements  of  traditional  Christmas  music.  7LFNHWV WR EHQHÂż W WKH &KDUWHU +RXVH Emergency  Winter  Shelter.  Hear  the  choir  at  www.clarecollegechoir.com. Â

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WEDNESDAY

â&#x20AC;&#x153;115  Years  of  Exciting  Toy  Train  Historyâ&#x20AC;?  talk  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  16,  noon,  Sheldon  Museum.  Model  train  enthusiast  and  collector  Paul  Bortz  will  talk  about  the  history  of  model  trains  and  his  collecting  passion,  and  show  examples  of  prized  pieces.  Given  in  conjunc-­ tion  with  the  museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  model  train  exhibit.  Free  with  museum  admission.  Info:  388-­2117.

Homeschool  group  in  Lincoln.  Wednesday,  Dec.  16,  1-­2  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  Monthly  meeting  for  area  homeschoolers.  This  month  ZLOO LQFOXGH VQRZĂ&#x20AC; DNH RU VWDU PDNLQJ ZLWK FUDIW sticks  and  glitter.  Children  can  share  family  holiday  traditions.  Info:  453-­2665.

Author  talk  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  16,  7  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Pittsford  author  Larry  Booker  will  talk  about  his  World  War  II-­era  novels,  set  in  Ireland.  Info:  388-­4095. %HQH¿ W &KULVWPDV FKRUDO FRQFHUW LQ Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  16,  7  p.m.,  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church.  Quartets,  duets  and  soloists  featuring  singers  from  several  local  congregations  will  sing  familiar  carols.  Audience  participation.  Free-­will  offer-­ ing  will  support  the  Emergency  Winter  Shelter  for  Families  sponsored  by  the  Charter  House  Coalition.  Info:  802-­388-­2510.

Blues  jam  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec. Â

16,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  Dennis  Willmott  from  Left  Eye  Jump  will  provide  lead  guitar,  bass  and  drums  if  you  need  backup,  or  take  a  break  and  let  you  play.  Bring  your  instrument  and  get  ready  to  jam.  Info:  www.go51main.com.

Dec

17

SATURDAY

Breakfast  with  Santa  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  Dec.  19,  9-­11  a.m.,  Addison  County  Eagles  Club,  67  New  Haven  Road.  Children  birth  to  age  12  free,  adults  $5.  Sign  up  at  802-­877-­2055.  Hosted  by  the  Eagles.  Open  swim  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Dec.  19,  9:30  a.m.-­noon,  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  pool.  Music  and  fun  for  all.  Cost  $3  per  swim-­ mer.  Children  under  10  must  be  with  an  adult.  Offered  by  the  Bristol  Rec  Department  on  select  Saturdays  through  April.  Check  dates  at  388-­5885,  bristolrec@gmavt.net  or  on  Facebook.  Hot  Chocolate  Hut  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  19,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Cannon  Park.  Very  Merry  Middlebury  offers  hot  cocoa  with  all  the  ¿ [LQJV MXVW FHQWV D FXS Visit  with  Santa  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  19,  10  a.m.-­noon,  Danforth  Pewter.  Free.  Part  of  Very  Merry  Middlebury. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Night  Firesâ&#x20AC;?  winter  solstice  celebration  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  19,  4  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Tickets  $25/$21  seniors/$20  VWXGHQWV DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH 382-­9222,  www.townhalltheater.org  or  at  the  door.

Memory  tree  lighting  in  Leicester.  Saturday,  Dec.  19,  4  p.m.,  Leicester  Four  Corners.  Names  of  departed  family  and  friends  and  checks  payable  to  the  Leicester  Historical  Society  (six  names  for  $5,  one  name  for  $1)  FDQ EH EURXJKW WR WKH WRZQ RI¿ FH RU PDLOHG WR Diane  Benware,  1594  Old  Jerusalem  Road,  Salisbury,  VT  05769,  by  Friday,  Dec.  18.

Bill  Carmichael  and  Fred  Barnes  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Dec.  19,  7:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  Broadway  performer  Bill  Carmichael  and  local  pianist  Fred  Barnes  team  up  for  an  evening  of  American  standards  and  show  tunes.  Tickets  $20.  Reservations  required:  1-­802-­247-­4295  or  www.brandon-­ music.net.

THURSDAY

Blood  drive  in  Vergennes.  Thursday,  Dec.  17,  8:30  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Vergennes  Union  High  School.  All  blood  types  needed.  Info:  redcrossblood. org.  Noonday  Advent  concert  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  17,  12:15  p.m.,  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  (SLVFRSDO &KXUFK )HDWXULQJ -LP %HUJ Ă&#x20AC; XWH and  Ellie  Gebarowski,  voice.

Dec

18

FRIDAY

Free  baby/kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;/maternity  clothes  giveaway  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  18,  10  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  Caring  Hearts  Pregnancy  Center,  52  Merchants  Row,  Suite  B.  Drop  in  for  Fill-­a-­Bag  Friday  and  take  home  a  bag  of  clothes  from  preemie-­5T  boys/girls.  Also  winter  gear  and  maternity.  Info:  deb.caring-­ hearts@live.com  or  802-­388-­7272.

Santa  visit  in  Lincoln.  Friday,  Dec.  18,  10:30-­ 11:30  a.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  Santa  will  visit  during  story  time  to  read  a  story  and  pose  for  pictures.  Info:  453-­2665.

Caregiver  support  group  in  Lincoln.  Friday,  Dec.  18,  1-­2  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  For  all  care-­ givers,  whether  they  are  caring  for  someone  in  their  home  or  from  a  distance.  Share  your  joys  and  concerns.  Info:  453-­2665.

Community  Christmas  caroling  in  Bristol.  Friday,  Dec.  18,  6  p.m.,  meet  in  front  of  Holley  Hall.  All  are  welcome  to  come  sing  to  the  community.  Children  younger  than  10  must  be  accompanied  by  an  adult.  Info:  802-­453-­5885.

Board  game  night  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  18,  6:30-­9  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Info:  chuck@ burkins.net.

2  books,  1  author VERMONT  WRITER  LARRY  Booker  will  read  from  his  two  books,  both  set  in  Ireland,  at  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Ilsley  Library  on  Wednesday,  Dec.  16,  at  7  p.m.  One  is  a  thriller  taking  place  prior  to  D-­Day;Íž  the  other  is  a  murder  mystery.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Night  Firesâ&#x20AC;?  winter  solstice  celebration  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  19,  8  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Tickets  $25/$21  seniors/$20  VWXGHQWV DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH 382-­9222,  www.townhalltheater.org  or  at  the  door.

Dec

20

SUNDAY

Messiah  Sing  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Dec.  20,  2  p.m.,  Middlebury  Congregational  Church.  Annual  tradi-­ tion  led  by  the  Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus  and  conductor  Jeff  Rehbach.  Scores  provided  for  singers,  if  needed;Íž  orches-­ tra  parts  are  available  for  anyone  playing  a  VWULQJHG LQVWUXPHQW Ă&#x20AC; XWH RERH EDVVRRQ RU baroque  trumpet.  Donation  requested  at  the  door:  $5  adult,  $10  family.  Arias  sung  by  local  singers.  Info:  rehbach@middlebury.edu  or  802-­989-­7355. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Night  Firesâ&#x20AC;?  winter  solstice  celebration  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Dec.  20,  4  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Tickets  $25/$21  seniors/$20  VWXGHQWV DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH 382-­9222,  www.townhalltheater.org  or  at  the  door.

Impromptu  Christmas  play  in  Bristol.  Sunday,  Dec.  20,  4-­6  p.m.,  First  Baptist  Church  of  Bristol.  Kids  and  their  families  are  invited  for  a  IXQ Âż OOHG DIWHUQRRQ SXWWLQJ RQ WKH SOD\ ³œ7ZDV the  Light  Before  Christmas.â&#x20AC;?  Create  props,  UHKHDUVH DQG SUHVHQW D IXOO Ă&#x20AC; HGJHG &KULVWPDV production  following  a  captivating  script  and  original  music.  Spectators  welcome.

Dec

21

MONDAY

Work  in  progress BIXBY  LIBRARY  WRITING  workshop  participants  gather  in  Vergennes  for  a  reading  on  Dec.  1.  At  the  next  meeting,  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  15,  at  6  p.m.,  Mary  Beth  McNulty  will  share  her  two-­person  drama,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fixed  Point.â&#x20AC;?  These  readings  are  open  to  the  public;Íž  learn  more  at  bixbylibrary.org/adult-­programs.

Dec

Blood  drive  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Dec.  21,  9:30  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  Middlebury  EMS  Building,  55  Collins  Drive.  All  blood  types  needed.  Info:  redcrossblood.org.  VSO  Brass  Quintet/Counterpoint  in  Brandon.  Monday,  Dec.  21,  7  p.m.,  Brandon  Congregational  Church.  Enjoy  the  spirit  of  the  season  with  a  perfect  blend  of  voice  and  brass.  Info:  www.vso.org.

Introduction  to  SketchUp  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Dec.  21,  7  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Local  mechanical  engineer  Paul  Kenyon  will  demon-­ strate  and  lead  a  workshop  on  all  stages  of  physical  design  with  the  free  version  of  the  SketchUp  software.  Free,  but  advance  regis-­ tration  is  required:  388-­4095.

Sons  of  Serendip  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Dec.  21,  7:30  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  7KHVH SHUIRUPHUV DUH VWDUV RI Âł$PHULFDÂśV *RW Talent.â&#x20AC;?  Tickets,  $40,  available  at  the  THT  box  RIÂż FH ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ RU at  the  door. Â

22

TUESDAY

Winter  holiday  family  sing-­along  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  22,  10:30-­11:30  a.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  A  family  program  with  the  Middlebury  Community  Music  Center.  Info:  388-­4095. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A  Christmas  Carolâ&#x20AC;?  marionette  show  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  22,  4  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  No  Strings  Marionettes  perform  this  Christmas  classic.  Tickets  $10  adults,  free  for  kids  16  and  younger,  available  at  the  THT  ER[ RIÂż FH ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ or  at  the  door.  Memory  tree  illumination  ceremony  in  Starksboro.  Tuesday,  Dec.  22,  6-­7:10  p.m.,  Starksboro  Baptist  Church,  2806  VT  Route  0XVLF UHDGLQJ RI KRQRUHHVÂś QDPHV DQG the  lighting  of  the  trees  in  front  of  the  church,  to  celebrate  community  members  and  their  loved  ones.  Suggested  minimum  donation  per  EXOE $OO GRQDWLRQV EHQHÂż W WKH 6WDUNVERUR Volunteer  Fire  Department.  Free  meal  of  soup,  bread  and  cheese  from  6-­6:45  p.m.  prior  to  the Â

ceremony.  Submit  names  by  Dec.  17  to  the  WRZQ RI¿ FH RU EULQJ GRQDWLRQ WR WKH FHUHPRQ\ Blue  Christmas/Longest  Night  service  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  22,  7  p.m.,  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church.  An  open  service  allowing  time  and  space  for  those  seeking  comfort  during  the  holiday  season.  Info:  388-­2510.

Meeting  house  candlelight  service  in  Starksboro.  Tuesday,  Dec.  22,  7:30  p.m.,  Starksboro  Village  Meeting  House,  Route  116.  An  annual  non-­denominational  service  led  by  the  Rev.  John  Burbank  in  the  historic  meet-­ ing  house,  which  is  lit  by  candles  and  an  1884  mirrored  oil  lamp  chandelier.

Dec

23

WEDNESDAY

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Grinchâ&#x20AC;?  movie  double-­header  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  23,  10:30  a.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  The  classic  animated  version  is  at  10:30  a.m.,  followed  by  the  live  action  version  from  11:15  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Youth  8  or  younger  must  be  accompanied  by Â

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Burlington  Writers  Workshop  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  23,  6:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  7KH 0LGGOHEXU\ EUDQFK RI WKLV ZULWHUVœ ZRUN shop  is  open  to  writers  in  all  genres  and  levels  of  experience.  Sign  up  through  MeetUp.com.  Advance  sign-­up  is  required  as  places  are  limited.  Info:  http://burlingtonwritersworkshop. com/middlebury.

LIVEMUSIC Cooie  DeFrancesco  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  18,  8:30-­10:30  p.m.,  51  Main.

Second  Half  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  18,  9  p.m.,  51  Main.

Paul  Asbell  Jazz  Group  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  19,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.

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Sara  Granstrom,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Night  Firesâ&#x20AC;?

Photo  by  Tayo  Gabler

 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Night  Firesâ&#x20AC;?  are  being  lit  once  more,  starting  at  8  p.m.  on  Friday  at  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Town  Hall  Theater.  Repeat  performances  will  be  at  4  and  8  p.m.  on  Saturday,  and  4  p.m.  on  Sunday.

This  year  Theatre  Group,  Ltd.,  which  has  been  performing  pag-­ eant-­like  celebrations  with  music  and  dance  at  the  time  of  the  winter  solstice  for  over  35  years,  tells  its  version  of  an  ancient  and  familiar  tale.

With  an  original  script  by  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Night  Firesâ&#x20AC;?  creator  Marianne  Lust,  the  production  features  traditional  mu-­ sic  from  southern  Italy,  Bulgaria,  Greece,  Norway,  Sicily  and  rural  France  and  Spain  as  well  as  from  such  contemporary  American  com-­ posers  as  Isaye  Barnwell  of  Sweet  Honey  in  the  Rock,  Suzanne  Vega,  Eric  Clapton,  Glen  Campbell  and  Rachel  Platten.  Poems  by  Mary  Oli-­ YHU :LOOLDP %ODNH -DQH +LUVKÂżHOG and  Rainer  Maria  Rilke  are  woven  into  the  moving,  magical  and  hu-­ morous  text. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Night  Firesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  is  one  of  the  shows  we  always  look  forward  to,â&#x20AC;?  says  Town  Hall  Theater  Executive  Direc-­ tor  Douglas  Anderson.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  bring  an  enormous  amount  of  imagination  and  magic  to  Town  Hall  Theater.  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Night  Firesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  is  always  unique  and  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  always  beautifully  done.â&#x20AC;?

Please  note  that  pre-­show  singing  begins  approximately  20  minutes  before  the  show.

Tickets  are  $25  adults,  $21  seniors  and  $20  students.  For  further  details  and  to  buy  tickets,  visit  townhallthe-­ ater.org.  Tickets  are  also  available  at  WKH 7+7 ER[ RI¿FH RU LQ person  Monday-­Saturday,  noon  to  5  p.m.

SONS  OF  SERENDIP  AT  THT The  Sons  of  Serendip  (SoS)  have  made  headlines  for  their  unique  fu-­ sion  of  R&B,  gospel  and  neo  soul  with  considerable  classical  exper-­

Kristi  Williamson,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Night  Firesâ&#x20AC;?

Photo  by  Johnny  Grace tise  to  create  a  uniquely  place  and  the  hearts  of  sumptuous  and  emotion-­ America  on  season  nine  ally  stirring  sound.  At  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Got  Tal-­ 7:30  p.m.  next  Monday,  ent,â&#x20AC;?  this  classically  Dec.  21,  the  quartet  will  trained  quartet  is  com-­ play  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Town  posed  of  musicians  Mi-­ Hall  Theater,  bringing  by  Greg  Pahl cah  Christian  (lead  vo-­ this  sound  to  interpreta-­ cals),  Kendall  Ramseur  tions  of  modern  and  tra-­ (cello,  vocals),  Mason  ditional  holiday  classics,  Morton  (harp)  and  Cor-­ arranged  with  vocals,  cello,  harp  and  daro  Rodriguez  (piano,  vocals).  piano.  The  evening  will  include  Sons  of  (See  Arts  Beat,  Page  11) Best  known  for  winning  fourth Â

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VEMBER  23-­DECEM-­ TAURUS:  APRIL  BER  21  Try  not  to  spread  21-­MAY  21  Work  may  yourself  too  thin,  Sagittar-­ seem  overwhelming  at  ius.  If  you  do,  you  will  not  times  in  the  week  ahead,  be  able  to  put  your  best  16 Creek Rd, Middlebury Taurus.  Keep  your  head  foot  forward.  If  you  feel  388-6054 down  and  stay  focused  yourself  getting  stressed,  Mon. - Fri. 7:30 - 5:30, Sat. 8:00 - 3:00 on  the  tasks  at  hand.  Oth-­ step  back. www.countrysidecarpetandpaint.com ers  will  be  impressed.  FAMOUS GEMINI:  MAY  22-­ BIRTHDAYS JUNE  21  Gemini,  make  DECEMBER  13 the  most  of  an  oppor-­ Jamie  Foxx, tunity  to  move  forward  Comic  Actor  (48) with  your  goals.  You  DECEMBER  14 8FE %FD r QN have  plenty  of  energy,  Vanessa  Hudgens, and  your  mind  is  fo-­ Actress  (27) $BMM cused.  Hang  around  with  DECEMBER  15 to register like-­minded  individuals  Don  Johnson, as  well.

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Arts  Beat  (Continued  from  Page  10) Serendipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  hit  arrangement  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;O  Holy  Nightâ&#x20AC;?  and  a  much-­anticipat-­ ed  original  composition  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miss  You  Most,â&#x20AC;?  a  heartfelt  ballad  of  long  dis-­ tance  love  during  the  Christmas  sea-­ son.  Other  holiday  favorites  are  all  tied  together  by  the  groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  rousing,  signature  sing-­along  sound  that  has  made  Sons  of  Serendip  an  ensemble  poised  to  stand  the  test  of  time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sons  of  Serendip  showcases  the  reason  these  four  musicians  grabbed  Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  attention  in  competition  on  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Got  Talentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  and  gives  good  reason  for  us  to  continue  to  follow  their  careers,â&#x20AC;?  according  to  Black  Grooves.

Tickets  are  $40.  For  further  details  and  to  buy  tickets,  visit  townhallthe-­ ater.org.  Tickets  are  also  available  at  WKH 7+7 ER[ RI¿FH RU LQ person  Monday-­Saturday,  noon  to  5  p.m.

CARMICHAEL  AND  BARNES  Broadway  performer  Bill  Carmi-­ chael  and  favorite  local  pianist  Fred  Barnes  team  up  for  an  evening  of  American  standards  and  show  tunes  at  Brandon  Music  on  Saturday  at  7:30  p.m.  The  duo  will  present  some  holiday  songs  along  with  renditions  of  popular  songs  like  Cole  Porterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;So  in  Love,â&#x20AC;?  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  It  a  Pityâ&#x20AC;?  by  George  Gershwin,  and  Richard  Rod-­ gersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  â&#x20AC;&#x153;My  Romance.â&#x20AC;?

Bill  Carmichael  was  last  seen  on  Broadway  in  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mamma  Mia!â&#x20AC;?  Other  Broadway  credits  include  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Les  Mi-­ sĂŠrables,â&#x20AC;?  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cats,â&#x20AC;?  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peter  Pan.â&#x20AC;?  Carmichael  was  in  the  original  pro-­ duction  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forbidden  Broadwayâ&#x20AC;?  and  can  be  heard  on  the  original  cast  recording.  In  Los  Angeles  he  was  in  the  original  U.S.  premieres  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rag-­ time,â&#x20AC;?  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forever  Plaidâ&#x20AC;?  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Swee-­ ney  Todd.â&#x20AC;?  Fred  Barnes  has  been  a  pianist Â

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Bill  Carmichael, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Broadway  Directâ&#x20AC;? and  vocalist  on  cruise  ships,  was  the  house  pianist  at  the  Sheraton  Rus-­ sell  Hotel  on  Park  Avenue  in  New  York  City  for  four  years  and  has  performed  extensively  in  New  York,  New  Jersey  and  Vermont.  He  has  also  instructed  students  in  jazz  piano  for  over  25  years.

Tickets  are  $20.  A  pre-­concert  dinner  is  also  available  for  $20.  Reservations  are  recommended  for  the  show  and  required  for  dinner.  Venue  is  BYOB.  Call  247-­4295  or  e-­mail  info@brandon-­music.net  for  reservations  or  for  more  infor-­ mation.  Brandon  Music  is  located  at  62  Country  Club  Road  in  Bran-­ don. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;MESSIAH  SINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; At  2  p.m.  on  Sunday,  the  Middlebury  Congregational  Church  once  again  hosts  the  areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Messiah  Singâ&#x20AC;?  that  attracts  hundreds  of  singers  and  players  from  throughout  Addison  County,  central  and  northern  Vermont  and  the  Champlain  Valley  area  each  (See  Beat,  Page  13)

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Beat  (Continued  from  Page  11) year.  Jeff  Rehbach,  conductor  of  the  Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus,  leads  the  sing-­along  of  this  famous  work  by  George  Frederic  Handel  for  choir  and  orchestra.

Singers,  instrumentalists  and  all  who  enjoy  music  are  warmly  welcomed  to  sing  and  play,  or  simply  to  watch  and  listen.  Come  join  friends  and  neighbors  for  a  joyous  afternoon  of  community  music-­making.  This  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  reading  continues  the  tradition  of  featuring  soloists  drawn  from  Middlebury  and  other  communities  throughout  Vermont,  including  Grace  Weber,  Jim  Wright,  Jessica  Allen,  Jeff  Buettner,  Adam  Hall,  and  Erin  Grainger.  Solo  numbers  will  be  accompanied  by  string  players  Molly  Bidwell,  Carole  Fenn,  Hilary  Hatch  and  Emily  Sunderman.  Harpsichord  maker  Robert  Hicks,  Jr.  of  Lincoln  provides  one  of  his  handcrafted  keyboard  instruments,  played  by  Larry  Hamberlin.

A  $5  contribution  ($10  per  family)  is  requested  at  the  door.  The  Middlebury  Community  Chorus  provides  refreshments  for  all  to  enjoy  during  intermission.  For  more  information,  email  rehbach@ middlebury.edu  or  leave  a  message  at  989-­7355.

CLARE  COLLEGE  CHOIR  The  Choir  of  Clare  College,  Cambridge,  England,  will  perform  a  program,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mater  Ora  Filium,  Music  for  Advent,  Christmas  and  Epiphany,â&#x20AC;?  at  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  in  Middlebury  on  Tuesday,  at  7:30  p.m.  These  30  men  and  women  musicians,  including  two  organ  scholars,  are  members  of  a  choir  founded  in  1971.  They  sing  VHUYLFHV ² FKLHĂ&#x20AC;\ (YHQVRQJV EXW occasionally  other  services  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  in  the  Clare  College  Chapel,  as  well  as  concerts  all  over  the  world.  Their  concert  at  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ZLOO EH WKH IRXUWK RI ÂżYH FRQFHUWV on  their  American  tour,  during  which  they  will  also  sing  in  North  Carolina,  Texas,  Pennsylvania  and  New  York.

Their  program  will  include  a  number  of  English  and  European  Renaissance  pieces  by  John  Sheppard,  William  Byrd,  Giovanni  Palestrina,  Orlando  diLasso,  Jacobus  Clemens  non  Papa,  and  Jean  Mouton  and  others.  There  will  also  be  arrangements  of  traditional  Christmas  music,  including  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  Wonder  As  I  Wanderâ&#x20AC;?  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silent  Night.â&#x20AC;?

Tickets  $10  available  at  the  FKXUFK RI¿FH GXULQJ UHJXODU KRXUV and  on  line,  ststephensmidd.org.  Proceeds  will  go  to  the  Charter  House  Emergency  Winter  Shelter  for  Families  and  Individuals.

LIVE  MUSIC  AT  51  MAIN There  will  be  three  live  musical  events  this  week  at  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  51  Main.  At  8  p.m.  on  Wednesday,  the  51  Main  Blues  Jam  continues.  Dennis  Willmott  from  Left  Eye  Jump  will  provide  lead  guitar,  bass,  and  drums  and  these  guys  will  back  you  up  or  take  a  break Â

and  let  you  play.  All  musicians  and  blues  fans  are  welcome.  Everyone  will  get  a  chance  to  play.

Then,  at  8:30  p.m.  on  Friday,  Cooie  DeFrancesco  takes  to  the  stage.  Cooie  DeFrancesco  brings  lyrics  to  life,  whether  singing  traditional  tunes  or  popular  songs.  Her  clear  and  vibrant  vocal  styling  evokes  a  dollop  of  blues,  hints  of  jazz,  folk  and  some  old  time  rock-­ and-­roll.

Finally,  at  8  p.m.  on  Saturday,  the  Paul  Asbell  Jazz  Group  will  perform.  This  quartetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  blend  of  bluesy  swing,  New  Orleans  grooves,  lush  melodies  DQG ÂżHU\ /DWLQ WHPSRV LV D JHQXLQH Vermont  standout.

All  ages,  no  cover.  For  additional  information  visit  www.go51main. com  or  phone  388-­8209.

TWO  BROTHERS  TAVERN There  will  be  two  live  performances  this  week  at  Two  Brothers  Tavern  in  Middlebury.  Join  Two  Brothers  every  Wednesday  at  9  p.m.  for  The  Open  Mic,  an  evening  of  music,  comedy,  or  anything  else,  alternately  hosted  by  Mark  Sikora  and  Kai  Stanley.  Come  cheer  on  your  friends  or  let  loose  on  the  stage.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  free  to  enter  and  there  is  no  cover  charge.

Then  on  Friday,  the  Tavern  presents  Second  Half,  at  9  p.m.  Second  Half  features  the  classic  rock-­inspired  compositions  of  local  musicians  Ken  Burton,  Kathy  Brande,  Matt  Gordon  and  Philip  Anderson.  Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  be  seasoned  with  a  splash  of  classic  covers  for  a  tasty  musical  experience.  There  is  a  $3  cover  charge.  For  more  information,  call  Two  Brothers  at  388-­0002.

EXHIBIT  IN  STARKSBORO An  exhibit  of  collage  work  titled  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scrapsâ&#x20AC;?  by  Ruth  Barenbaum  recently  opened  at  the  Starksboro  Public  Library,  2827  Route  116  in  Starksboro.  This  is  Barenbaumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ¿UVW ÂłELJ VKRZ´ LQ \HDUV RI work.  The  library  is  open  Monday,  Thursday  and  Saturday,  10  a.m.  to  4  p.m.  The  free  exhibit  runs  through  the  end  of  December.

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Grant  (Continued  from  Page  1) verting  almost  to  infancy,â&#x20AC;?  Grant  said.

Grant,  now  42,  was  told  by  a  physi-­ cal  therapist  early  in  his  convales-­ cence  that  patients  with  paralysis  tend  to  make  a  profound  decision  for  them-­ selves  around  three  weeks  after  their  accidents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  either,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;My  life  is  over,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  or  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This  sucks,  but  where  do  we  go  from  here?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?  Grant  said.

He  chose  the  latter  path.

So  rather  than  throw  in  the  towel,  Grant  has  spent  the  past  six  years  re-­

claiming  mobility,  his  independence  DQG KLV VHOI FRQ¿GHQFH $QG KHœV done  it  with  a  lot  of  help  from  friends,  IDPLO\ SK\VLFLDQV IRONV IURP $GGL-­ son  County  Home  Health  &  Hospice  $&++ + DQG RI FRXUVH KLV ZLIH Susan  Provost  Grant,  whom  he  mar-­ ried  two  years  ago.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  been  a  long  journey  that  began  with  his  bones  in  pieces.  His  injuries  were  so  severe  that  he  had  to  be  air-­ lifted  to  Dartmouth-­Hitchcock  Medi-­ cal  Center.  The  main  damage  to  his  battered  body  included  nine  vertebra  fractures,  a  shattered  shoulder  and  fractured  skull.

He  would  spend  two  weeks  at  Dart-­ mouth-­Hitchcock,  followed  by  three-­ and-­a-­half  months  of  rehab  at  the  Fan-­ Q\ $OOHQ +RVSLWDO LQ &ROFKHVWHU $ORQJ with  having  no  feeling  from  the  chest  down,  Grantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  right  arm  had  next  to  no  PRELOLW\ ,W ZDV HVVHQWLDOO\ Âż[HG LQ D position  across  stomach.  His  left  arm  was  also  only  marginally  useful.

With  encouragement  from  his  fam-­ ily,  Grant  took  to  his  repetitive  and  sometime  painful  rehab  with  a  sense  of  purpose.  It  was  all  about  regaining  as  much  feeling  and  dexterity  as  possi-­ EOH %DVLF ÂżQJHU KDQG DQG DUP PRYH-­ ments  were  considered  huge  victories. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  work  and  work,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  have  to  get  back  to  independence.â&#x20AC;?

BUILDING  STRENGTH 2QH RI KLV ÂżUVW VWHSV ZDV WR LQYHVW in  a  collection  of  color-­coded  â&#x20AC;&#x153;thera-­ bands.â&#x20AC;?  These  are  essentially  large  rubber  bands  used  for  resistance-­ strength  exercises.  The  bands  can  be  stretched  to  build  strength  in  arms,  VKRXOGHUV KDQGV DQG ÂżQJHUV %HLQJ a  former  weight-­lifter,  Grant  already  knew  how  to  fortify  the  various  mus-­ cle  groups. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  started  with  the  thera-­bands  and  built  up  strength  to  the  point  where  I  was  doubling  them  up,  tripling  them  up,  and  then  moved  back  to  weights,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

There  were  some  setbacks,  how-­ ever.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;My  spine  shifted  forward  and  lengthened  my  stayâ&#x20AC;?  in  the  hospital,  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  got  to  a  point  where  they  were  thinking  about  sending  me  home,  be-­ cause  they  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  want  to  burn  up  the  bulk  of  my  rehab  if  I  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  going  to  make  any  progress.â&#x20AC;?

Grant  was  ultimately  released  from  )DQQ\ $OOHQ DQG LQWR WKH FDUH RI KLV parents,  Sue  and  William  Grant,  in  0LGGOHEXU\ $&++ + ZDV DPRQJ the  local  agencies  that  helped  him  re-­ hab  in  his  new  home  setting.

Being  largely  immobile  was  an  abomination  for  Grant,  a  self-­de-­ scribed  â&#x20AC;&#x153;gym  ratâ&#x20AC;?  prior  to  the  accident.  He  had  trained  in  martial  arts  and  was  a  dedicated  runner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  said  more  than  once  that  his  core  was  so  strong,  it  probably  saved  his  life,â&#x20AC;?  Susan  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;He  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  any  internal  damage.â&#x20AC;?

Grant  could  have  gotten  frustrated  and  resigned  himself  to  life  in  a  wheel-­ chair.

But  he  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Âł,W ZDV OLNH Âľ+RZ DP , JRLQJ WR ÂżJ-­ ure  out  how  to  do  the  things  I  need  to  do,  in  this  situation?â&#x20AC;?  Grant  said.

He  became  inventive.  Soon  after  he  and  his  wife  Susan  moved  to  Monkton  a  few  years  ago,  he  set  up  a  rudimen-­ tary  workout  room  on  the  property.  Ramps  now  allow  him  easy  access  to  his  house,  where  tables,  counters  and  drawers  are  within  his  reach.  He  made  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;mirror  boxâ&#x20AC;?  that  tricks  his  right  hand  into  performing  exercises  more  effectively,  through  mirror-­symmetric  movements  in  concert  with  his  more  dexterous  left  hand.

Before  long,  his  dedication  to  maximizing  his  movement  gave  him  encouraging  results  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  sometimes  through  the  most  surprising  motions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  sound  sad,  but  I  got  back  most  of  the  movement  in  my  left  hand  from  texting,â&#x20AC;?  Grant  said  with  a  smile.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  took  a  lot  of  hand  dexterity.  , KDG D Ă&#x20AC;LS SKRQH DW WKH WLPH VR WKDW was  one  of  the  things  I  would  work  (See  Strength,  Page  15)

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CHRIS GRANT, 42, of Monkton is making great progress in his life following a 2009 motorcycle accident that left him without the use of his legs.

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SPORTS

MUHS  boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  hockey tops  Lyndon,  4-­3 MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Middle-­ bury  Union  High  School  boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  hock-­ ey  team  posted  a  4-­3  victory  over  visiting  Lyndon  on  Saturday  and  moved  to  2-­0.  The  Tigers  are  sched-­ uled  to  host  Missisquoi  on  Tuesday  at  7  p.m.

The  Tigers  outshot  Lyndon,  44-­8,  and  took  a  4-­0  lead  after  two  periods  before  the  Vikingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Michael  Stinil  found  the  net  three  times  in  the  third  period.  Tyler  Crowningshield  scored  twice  for  the  Tigers,  while  Tyler  Giorgio  and  Jake  Peluso  notched  WKHLU ÂżUVW FDUHHU YDUVLW\ JRDOV Henry  Hodde  set  up  both  of  Crowningshieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  strikes,  with  Josh  Girard  picking  up  an  assist  on  one  of  his  goals.  Peluso  assisted  Giorgio,  and  Crowningshield  assisted  Peluso.  MIDDLEBURY  COLLEGE  SOPHOMORE  Eileen  Daley  drives  to  the  basket  during  the  Panthersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  68-­62  loss  to  Tiger  goalie  Doug  DeLorenzo  PDGH ÂżYH VDYHV ZKLOH /\QGRQÂśV Plattsburgh  Saturday  afternoon  in  Pepin  Gymnasium.  Daley  grabbed  13  rebounds  in  the  game.

Independent  photos/Trent  Campbell Herman  Troeng  stopped  40  shots. Â

ScoreBOARD COLLEGE SPORTS Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hockey 12/11  Midd.  vs.  Hamilton  .........................3-­3 12/12  Midd.  vs.  Amherst  ..........................2-­0 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hockey 12/12  Castleton  vs.  Midd.  ............... 3-­2  (OT) Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball 12/12  Plattsburgh  vs.  Midd.  .................68-­62 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball 12/12  Midd.  vs.  Plattsburgh  .................71-­49 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hockey 12/9  MUHS  vs.  Plattsburgh  .....................2-­2 12/12  MUHS  vs.  Rutland  .........................5-­1 Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hockey 12/12  MUHS  vs.  Lyndon  ..........................4-­3 Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Basketball 12/9  Mt.  Anthony  vs.  MUHS  ................82-­56 12/10  Fairfax  vs.  VUHS  .......................65-­50 12/10  Winooski  vs.  Mt.  Abe  .................64-­38 12/11  Mill  River  vs.  OV  ........................78-­67 Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Basketball 12/9  Mt.  Abe  vs.  Missisquoi  .................54-­21 12/9  Winooski  vs.  VUHS  .....................49-­39 12/11  MUHS  vs.  Winooski  ...................46-­43 12/11  VUHS  vs.  Montpelier  .................48-­15

Schedule

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hockey 12/14  Plattsburgh  at  MUHS  ................7  p.m.

12/16  MUHS  at  St.  Albans  .............5:30  p.m.

08+6 DW 1RUWKÂżHOG Â ...................3 Â p.m.

(See  Schedule,  Page  18)

Panther  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  rally  falls  short By  ANDY  KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  On  Saturday,  visiting  Plattsburgh  State  dealt  the  Middlebury  College  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  bas-­ ketball  team  a  68-­62,  semester-­ending  setback  that  showed  both  the  Panthersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  strengths  and  what  they  will  work  on  when  they  return  after  the  holidays.  The  3-­2  Panthers,  who  started  two  sophomores  and  three  fresh-­ men  against  the  5-­2  Cardinals,  out-­ rebounded  their  taller  opponents,  59-­41;Íž  kept  turnovers  to  a  reason-­ able  number  (15);Íž  got  another  strong  game  from  freshman  center  Cathe-­ rine  Harrison  (18  points,  13  boards);Íž  and  used  their  quickness  to  make  a Â

late  run  at  Plattsburgh,  pulling  to  ZLWKLQ ¿YH LQ WKH ¿QDO PLQXWHV DI-­ ter  trailing  by  13  early  in  the  fourth  quarter.

Coach  K.J.  Krasco,  in  her  second  year  guiding  the  Panthers,  said  she  liked  the  grit  and  speed  they  showed  down  the  stretch.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  a  more  athletic  team  than  we  were  last  year,â&#x20AC;?  Krasco  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;To  see  us  battle  back  at  the  end  of  the  game  because  of  fullcourt  pressure,  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  think  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  something  we  could  have  done  last  year.â&#x20AC;?

The  rebounds  included  29  on  the  offensive  glass,  but  Krasco  noted  that  stat  came  along  with  another  number Â

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  Panthers  shot  29.3  percent  for  the  game,  and  have  not  always  shot  well  this  season.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  like  the  stat  of  29  offensive  re-­ bounds,  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  awesome,â&#x20AC;?  Krasco  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  also  took  30-­something  more  shots  than  they  did.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  just  a  matter  of  being  able  to  make  them.â&#x20AC;?

To  an  extent,  the  issue  is  the  Pan-­ WKHUV MXVW ÂżYH JDPHV LQWR D VHDVRQ with  four  new  starters,  including  three  freshman,  are  still  learning  to  gel  as  a  unit.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  feel  like  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  kind  of  been  on  a  roller  coaster,  and  it  kind  of  shows  in  our  games,â&#x20AC;?  Krasco  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  play  really  well  at  times.  I  thought  we  started  off  the  game  pretty  well.  And  we  can  also  play  really  poorly  at  WLPHV 6R LWÂśV WU\LQJ WR ÂżQG WKDW KDSS\ medium  and  become  a  more  consis-­ tent  team  while  learning  how  to  play  with  each  other.â&#x20AC;?

It  would  help,  too,  if  the  Pan-­ thers  would  not  settle,  as  they  did  vs.  Plattsburgh,  for  taking  18  three-­ pointers  (and  making  just  one),  when  Harrison  is  averaging  14.8  points  (trailing  only  sophomore  guard  Sar-­ ah  Kaufmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  17.4)  and  shooting  al-­ most  57  percent.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  need  to  get  her  more  touches.  We  talk  about  it.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  just  a  matter,  I  think,  of  learning  to  play  with  each  other  and  learning  how  to  make  a  pass  to  the  post,â&#x20AC;?  Krasco  said.

Krasco  said  the  Panthers  are  also  MIDDLEBURY  COLLEGE  FRESHMAN  Catherine  Harrison  scored  a  still  adjusting  to  college-­level  de-­ team-­high  18  points  and  pulled  down  13  rebounds  in  Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  loss  fense.  Plattsburgh  shot  43.9  percent,  (See  Panthers,  Page  17) to  Plattsburgh.

Midd menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense downs the Cardinals By  ANDY  KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Middle-­ bury  College  menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  basketball  team  ¿QLVKHG LWV ÂżUVW VHPHVWHU ZLWK D JRRG JUDGH LQ LWV ÂżQDO H[DP XVLQJ VWLĂ&#x20AC;LQJ defense  and  points  from  every  player  on  the  roster  to  defeat  visiting  Platts-­ burgh  on  Saturday,  71-­49.  The  Panthers  moved  to  5-­5  against  a  schedule  that  included  eight  road  games,  mostly  against  good  competi-­ tion,  before  two  home  wins  last  week.

Considering  the  team  has  a  sopho-­ more  guard  in  the  starting  lineup,  Jack  Daly,  and  three  freshmen  in  its  rotation  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  guard  Hilal  Dahleh  and  forwards  Eric  McCord  and  Zach  Ba-­ ines  are  all  averaging  at  least  10.8  minutes  per  game  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Coach  Jeff  Brown  is  happy  with  his  teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  play  and  record.  He  believes  the  Panthers  are  on  the  upswing.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  really  have  enjoyed  the  competi-­ tiveness  of  the  group.  I  really  feel  like  our  group  competes  hard  on  the  de-­ fensive  end  and  on  the  backboards,â&#x20AC;?  Brown  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;And  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  been  able  to  mix  some  of  the  younger  players  into  the  program  and  into  the  rotation,  and  I  think  that  in  the  last  couple  weeks  especially  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  really  grown  and  become  more  comfortable.â&#x20AC;?

Sophomore  forwards  Nick  (See  Basketball,  Page  18)

Tigers,  Eagles Vergennes  girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  hoop  earn  wins ADDISON  COUNTY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  In  lo-­ cal  high  school  girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  basketball  play  late  last  week,  Mount  Abraham  and  Middlebury  picked  up  wins  while  Vergennes  split  a  pair  of  games.  Otter  Valley  was  idle,  but  will  visit  MUHS  BASKETBALL on  Monday  night.  EAGLES On  Wednesday,  the  Eagles  picked  XS WKHLU ÂżUVW YLFWRU\ DW WKH H[-­ pense  of  visiting  Missisquoi.  The  Eagles  bolted  to  a  32-­9  half-­ time  lead  against  the  winless  T-­ Birds.  Emma  Carter  scored  20  points  to  lead  the  1-­2  Eagles,  while  Dani  Forand  sank  four  3-­pointers  in  a  12-­point  night  and  Jesse  McKean  chipped  in  eight  assists.

(See  Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  hoops,  Page  18)

Wrap-Up

Addison  Independent,  Monday,  December  14,  2015  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  17

County  boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  hoop teams  fall  short $'',621 &2817< ² /R-­ SOD\HUV LQ GRXEOH ÂżJXUHV DQG cal  high  school  boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  basket-­ OHG DW WKH EUHDN ball  teams  all  came  up  short  in  Adam  Gill  recorded  a  game-­ action  in  the  latter  half  of  last  high  19  points  for  the  1-­2  Com-­ week.  modores,  and  Dylan  Bradford  OTTERS chipped  in  10.

Host  Mill  River  earned  a  EAGLES  YLFWRU\ RYHU 2WWHU 9DO-­ On  Thursday,  visiting  Win-­ ley  on  Friday.  MRU  (2-­1)  RRVNL EROWHG WR D OHG DW WKH KDOI E\ halftime  lead  on  the  way  and  then  outscored  WR D YLFWRU\ RYHU 29 E\ LQ the  Eagles.  Jackson  the  third  period  to  BASKETBALL Counter  led  Mount  take  charge.  MRUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Abe  with  eight  points,  0LNH 0RUJDQ ÂżQ-­ while  Sean  Callahan  ished  with  a  game-­ poured  in  25  for  the  KLJK Spartans.  Mount  Abe  will  bring  29ÂśV Dylan  Mackie  hit  four  DQ UHFRUG WR 29 RQ 7XHVGD\ three-­pointers  and  scored  16  and  will  be  seeking  to  avenge  points,  and  MacGregor  Shan-­ an  earlier  loss  to  the  Otters.  non  also  sank  four  treys  to   TIGERS ÂżQLVK ZLWK Derek  Aines  On  Wednesday,  visiting  DGGHG QLQH SRLQWV DV 29ÂśV UH-­ 0RXQW $QWKRQ\ WRRN D cord  evened  at  1-­1  headed  into  KDOIWLPH OHDG LQ DQ YLFWR-­ a  Tuesday  home  game  with  ry  over  the  Tigers.  Jason  Parker  Mount  Abraham.  VFRUHG IRU WKH 3DWULRWV COMMODORES Four  players  reached  double  On  Thursday,  visiting  BFA-­ ÂżJXUHV IRU WKH 7LJHUV Nick  )DLUID[ XVHG D ELJ ÂżUVW KDOI WR Holmes  and  Ryan  Miller  (14  knock  off  the  Commodores,  each),  Trey  Kaufmann  (12),  65-­50.  The  Bullets  placed  three  and  Jonathan  Fitzcharles  (10). Â

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PANTHER  FRESHMAN  AMANDA  Bayer  avoids  a  Plattsburgh  defenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  reach  Saturday  afternoon  in  Pepin  Gymnasium.

Independent  photos/Trent  Campbell

Panthers Panthers  went  on  a  6-­0  run.  Harri-­ (Continued  from  Page  16) and  could  have  won  more  easily  if  son  hit  in  the  post,  and  then  she  and  not  for  a  14-­for-­26  performance  from  Bayer  converted  putbacks  to  make  it  the  free-­throw  line.

60-­54.  Paul  soon  made  it  an  eight-­ %XW .UDVFR LV FRQÂż-­ point  game,  and  the  dent  the  Panthers  will  Panthers  missed  two  â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we work  out  the  kinks.  shots  before  sophomore  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prepping  and  fol-­ become more Sabrina  Weeks  hit  their  lowing  through  with  our  seasoned only  three  of  the  game  scout  and  then  bringing  it  in practice, DW 3DXO WKHQ KLW to  the  court  is  where  our  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going two  free  throws  before  disconnect  is  the  most  to become Caveney  did  the  same  right  now,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;As  for  Middlebury  to  make  we  become  more  sea-­ smarter it  64-­59.  soned  in  practice,  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  players on the Then  Linder  hit  a  three  going  to  become  smarter  court.â&#x20AC;?

IRU 368 DW WR PDNH â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Coach it  67-­59.  Caveneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  players  on  the  court.â&#x20AC;?

PANTHER  SOPHOMORE  K.J. Krasco WKUHH SRLQW SOD\ DW And  the  team  hopes  junior  forward  Eliza-­ gave  Middlebury  some  SABRINA  Weeks  puts  up  a  shot  beth  Knox  can  return  from  an  illness  hope,  but  a  late  Cardinal  free  throw  Saturday  against  Plattsburgh. sometime  next  month.  Knox  led  the  FUHDWHG WKH ÂżQDO VFRUH team  in  both  points  (14.0  per  game)  Paul  led  PSU  with  24,  while  Tay-­ UHERXQGV .UDVFR LV FRQÂżGHQW WKDW WKH QH[W and  rebounds  (7.4  per)  last  winter.  lor  had  11  points  and  10  boards.  semester  will  see  more  progress.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  special  player,  and  not  to  Linder  scored  14. Âł , OLNH WKH HQHUJ\ OHYHO WKH HI-­ have  her  and  be  able  to  do  what  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  Kaufman  scored  16  with  six  GRQH WKH ÂżUVW VHPHVWHU LV , WKLQN SUHW-­ boards,  Caveney  and  Weeks  each  fort,  the  positively  that  we  have  on  ty  good  for  a  group  of  freshmen  and  scored  seven  with  seven  boards,  a  daily  basis  from  my  team,â&#x20AC;?  Kras-­ sophomores,â&#x20AC;?  Krasco  said.   Bayer  scored  six  with  four  boards,  FR VDLG Âł, KDYH D JURXS WKDW LV EX\-­ On  Saturday,  Plattsburgh  took  the  and  Eileen  Daley  scored  four  with  ing  in  and  is  eager  to  gel.â&#x20AC;?  lead  for  good  in  the  second  quarter,  outscoring  Middlebury  by  16-­11  over  WKH ÂżQDO WR OHDG DW WKH KDOI PSU  forward  Stephanie  Linder  and  JXDUG $OOLH 7D\ORU HDFK VFRUHG ÂżYH points  in  that  stretch.  Harrison  scored  LQ WKH ÂżUVW KDOI ZKLOH .DXIPDQ had  seven.  Freshman  Amanda  Bayer  KLW ERWK RI KHU ÂżUVW KDOI VKRWV PSU  stretched  its  lead  by  out-­ scoring  the  Panthers,  19-­11,  in  the  third  period.  Cardinal  leading  scorer  Devona  Paul  erupted  for  11  points  in  the  period.  Kaufman  scored  six  in  the  quarter,  but  the  Cardinals  led,  55-­42,  entering  the  fourth.  Paul  quickly  made  it  57-­42,  but  then  the  Panthers  began  to  rally.  Freshman  Colleen  Caveney  put  in  her  own  miss,  and  Kaufman  drove  it  57-­46.  Taylor  hit  a  free  throw,  and  then  Kaufman  took  it  to  the  hoop  MIDDLEBURY  COLLEGE  FRESHMAN  Alex  Huffman  spins  away  from  DJDLQ DW WR PDNH LW the  Plattsburgh  defense  Saturday  afternoon.  Middlebury  lost  the  game,  Taylor  hit  a  jumper,  but  then  the  68-­62.

Vt.  Sports  Media  Association name  Athletes  of  the  Month 9(50217 ² 7KH 9HUPRQW Sports  Media  Association  chose  two  KLJK VFKRRO MXQLRUV ² D KLJK VFRU-­ LQJ ¿HOG KRFNH\ SOD\HU DQG D SUROL¿F IRRWEDOO TXDUWHUEDFN ² DV LWV $WK-­ letes  of  the  Month  for  October. ,Q VWDWHZLGH EDOORWLQJ RI 960$ members,  the  organization  selected  2WWHU 9DOOH\ 8QLRQœV $OOLVRQ /RZHOO as  its  October  Female  Athlete  of  the  Month  and  Burr  &  Burton  Acad-­ HP\œV *ULI¿Q 6WDOFXS DV LWV 2FWREHU Male  Athlete  of  the  Month. $ 960$ PHPEHU ¿UVW QRPLQDWHG each  athlete  for  his  and  her  outstand-­ ing  performance  in  October.

Other  local  nominees  for  the  960$ PRQWKO\ KRQRUV LQFOXGHG 29 IRRWEDOO SOD\HU &DUVRQ /HDU\ and  Mount  Abraham  girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  soccer  SOD\HU (UQHVWD 0F,QWRVK As  October  came  to  a  close,  Low-­ HOO FDSSHG KHU JRDO DVVLVW VHD-­ VRQ E\ VFRULQJ DOO IRXU RI WKH ' ,, FKDPSLRQ 2WWHUVÂś SOD\RII JRDOV 7KH overtime  game-­winner  in  a  1-­0  quar-­ WHUÂżQDO YV :RRGVWRFN ERWK JRDOV LQ WKHLU VHPLÂżQDO YV %XUU %XU-­ ton,  and  the  gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  only  goal  in  WKHLU YLFWRU\ LQ WKH ÂżQDO YV 0RXQW $EH 2YHUDOO LQ 29ÂśV 2FWREHU Lowell  scored  12  times  and  set  up  one  goal.  ,Q DGGLWLRQ WR 0F,QWRVK DOVR nominated  for  the  October  female  honor  were  Bellows  Falls  senior  ¿HOG KRFNH\ SOD\HU (PLO\ 6WRGGDUG and  two  soccer  players,  Rutland  ju-­ nior  Brooke  Woodard  and  Burr  &  Burton  sophomore  Hannah  Pinkus.  0F,QWRVK ZDV QRPLQDWHG DIWHU piling  up  10  goals  and  seven  assists Â

as  Mount  Abe  went  9-­1  in  October,  IDOOLQJ RQO\ WR WRS VHHG 8 LQ WKH ' ,, VHPL¿QDO LQ GRXEOH RYHUWLPH That  scoring  spree  happened  after  Coach  Dustin  Corrigan  moved  the  2015  Lake  Division  Offensive  Play-­ HU RI WKH <HDU WR VWULNHU IURP FHQWUDO PLG¿HOG MALE  ATHLETE  OF  MONTH Stalcup  led  Burr  &  Burton  to  a  5-­0  October  on  the  way  to  what  became  an  11-­0  record  and  a  Divi-­ VLRQ ,, WLWOH %%$œV ¿UVW VLQFH ,Q 2FWREHU 6WDOFXS WKUHZ IRU WRXFKGRZQV DQG \DUGV GH-­ spite  not  playing  full  games  in  four  RI WKH ¿YH FRQWHVWV DIWHU WKH\ EH-­ FDPH EORZRXWV ,Q D UHJXODU VHDVRQ JDPH YV %HOORZV )DOOV WKH 1R WHDP LQ ' ,, 6WDOFXS WKUHZ IRU \DUGV DQG WKUHH WRXFKGRZQV ,Q WKH ' ,, VHPL¿QDO YV 0LOWRQ 6WDOFXS WKUHZ IRU \DUGV As  well  as  Leary,  also  nominated  for  the  male  honor  were  two  other  football  players,  Rutland  senior  Andy  Kenosh  and  Bellows  Falls  ju-­ nior  Jahyde  Bullard.  Leary,  the  quarterback  for  unde-­ IHDWHG 29 UXVKHG IRU \DUGV DQG WRXFKGRZQV LQ ¿YH 2FWREHU games  (244  yards  per  game),  aver-­ aging  more  than  14  yards  per  carry;͞  KH ¿QLVKHG WKH PRQWK ZLWK rushing  yards  this  season  to  break  his  2014  school  record.  Leary  also  WKUHZ IRU \DUGV DQG VHYHQ 7'V in  October.  A  defensive  end,  Leary  DOVR OHG WKH 2WWHUV LQ VDFNV ,Q 'H-­ FHPEHU /HDU\ ZDV QDPHG WKH 9HU-­ mont  Gatorade  Football  Player  of  WKH <HDU

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Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  hoops Basketball  (Continued  from  Page  16) TIGERS On  Friday,  the  Tigers  got  past  visiting  Winooski,  46-­43,  behind  a  balanced  effort.  Keagan  Dunbar  led  the  way  with  15  points,  while  Hannah  Buttolph  and  Payton  Buxton  each  scored  nine.  Riley  Fenster  chipped  in  10  rebounds  as  the  Tigers  improved  to  2-­1.  Lydia  Nattress  and  Mariah  Metivier  each  scored  10  for  the  1-­1  Spartans.

COMMODORES On  Wednesday,  host  Winooski  pulled  away  late  to  defeat  VUHS,  49-­39.  The  Spartans  went  on  a  late  8-­0  run  when  the  Commodoresâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Nikki  Salley  had  to  sit  with  foul  WURXEOH 6DOOH\ ÂżQLVKHG ZLWK points  and  12  rebounds  to  lead  VUHS,  while  Sara  Poirier-­Thay-­ er  (nine  points)  and  Melina  Myers  (six)  also  contributed  to  the  attack.  Metivier  scored  17  as  the  Spartans  won  their  opener.  On  Saturday,  the  Commodores  improved  to  2-­1  by  coasting  at  Montpelier,  48-­15,  breaking  the  game  open  with  a  21-­2  third  quar-­ ter.  Caroline  Johnston  led  the  way  with  13  points,  Poirier-­Thayer  scored  nine,  Shay  Pouliot  and  Sal-­ ley  (eight  rebounds)  each  chipped  in  eight,  and  Ciara  McClay  notched  six  points  and  six  steals.

(Continued  from  Page  16) Tarantino  and  Adisa  Majors  and  junior  guard  Bryan  Jones  have  all  played  between  8.7  and  10.5  minutes  SHU JDPH EHKLQG WKH ÂżYH VWDUWHUV ² seniors  Matt  Daley  and  Connor  Huff  up  front,  and  juniors  Matt  St.  Amour  and  Jake  Brown  and  Daly  in  the  backcourt.      â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  are  certainly  two  deep  at  ev-­ ery  position,â&#x20AC;?  Brown  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  nice  mix  of  players  that  can  be  successful  within  our  league  and  just  moving  forward.â&#x20AC;?

If  anything  needs  work,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  put-­ ting  the  ball  in  the  basket.  Even  on  Saturday,  the  Panthers  hit  just  three  of  19  from  behind  the  arc  and  six  of  12  free  throws.  Brown  said  his  team  has  been  improving  in  those  depart-­ ments,  but  must  keep  working  if  it  is  to  succeed  in  NESCAC  play.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  need  to  shoot  free  throws  bet-­ ter  and  more  consistently,  and  shoot Â

the  ball  better,  especially  from  the  three-­point  line,â&#x20AC;?  Brown  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Early  in  the  season  we  struggled  with  both.  :HÂśUH VWLOO WU\LQJ WR ÂżQG RXUVHOYHV DW the  line.â&#x20AC;?

Especially  with  Plattsburgh  (4-­2)  missing  its  best  outside  shooter,  Ed-­ ward  Correa,  the  Panthers  could  af-­ ford  to  see  a  few  shots  bounce  off  the  rim.  PSU  took  an  8-­2  lead,  capped  by  a  Thomas  Xavier  dunk  that  prompted  Brown  to  time  at  15:25.  The  Panthers  responded  with  a  13-­0  run  and  never  looked  back.  Dahleh  started  the  run  with  a  transition  hoop,  and  St.  Amour  hit  a  three.  Jake  Brown  then  drove  for  two  and  set  up  Huff  on  the  break.  St.  Amour  capped  the  run  with  back-­to-­ back  hoops,  converting  in  the  lane  before  stealing  the  ball  and  laying  it  in.  PSU  called  time  at  12:36.  Eli  Bryant  broke  the  13-­0  run  with  a  turnaround  jumper,  but  the  Panthers Â

went  back  to  work.  Baines  nailed  back-­to-­back  hoops,  in  the  post  from  Dahleh  and  then  on  the  break  from  Daley.  After  a  Cardinal  free  throw,  Daley  hit  in  the  post.  It  was  21-­11,  and  the  Panther  run  was  19-­3.

A  big  part  of  the  shift  in  the  game  came  from  Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  decision  to  go  to  a  2-­3  zone.  With  Correa,  who  averag-­ es  11.8  points  and  has  hit  13  treys  this  winter,  not  available,  the  zone  allowed  the  Panthers  to  frustrate  the  Cardinal  forwards  and  force  20  turnovers.

Brown  said  he  typically  uses  the  zone  just  to  show  opponents  a  differ-­ ent  look,  but  stuck  with  it  on  Satur-­ day  while  PSU  shot  27.3  percent.  At  the  half,  Middlebury  led,  36-­ 17,  with  St.  Amour  capping  the  pe-­ riod  with  a  coast-­to-­coast  three-­point  play  at  0:50.2  and  a  buzzer-­beating  three.  Middlebury  opened  the  second  half  with  a  16-­1  run  in  which  Daley  scored  10  points,  including  a  fast-­

break  dunk  and  two  three-­point  plays  inside,  to  make  it  52-­18.  The  closest  PSU  came  in  the  sec-­ ond  half  was  20  points,  at  69-­49.  Bryant  led  PSU  with  18  points,  while  Thomas  had  nine  points  and  eight  boards,  and  Kyle  Richardson  hauled  in  a  game-­high  12  boards.  6W $PRXU UHFRUGHG SRLQWV ÂżYH boards  and  four  of  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  13  steals;Íž  Daley,  12  points  and  eight  boards;Íž  Daly,  eight  of  the  Panthersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  20  assists;Íž  Baines,  six  points  and  sev-­ en  boards;Íž  and  Dahleh,  eight  points  and  four  boards.  Brown  acknowledged  both  the  team-­wide  contributions  and  the  work  of  his  two  leading  scorers.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;St.  Amour  really  put  us  on  his  EDFN ZLWK KLV VWURQJ ÂżUVW KDOI VFRU-­ ing  the  ball,  and  Matt  Daley  kind  of  picked  it  up  at  the  start  of  the  second  half  for  us,â&#x20AC;?  he  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;but  really  a  nice  effort  for  our  group.â&#x20AC;?

Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Basketball 12/15  Mt.  Abe  at  OV  ...........................7  p.m.

98+6 DW 7ZLQÂżHOG Â .....................7 Â p.m.

6 %XUOLQJWRQ DW 08+6 Â .............7 Â p.m.

12/17  Burr  &  Burton  at  MUHS   ...........7  p.m.

5DQGROSK DW 0W $EH Â .................7 Â p.m.

12/17  OV  vs.  MSJ  at  Proctor   ........5:30  p.m.

12/18  OV  vs.  TV  or  Proctor  ....5:30  or  7  p.m.

98+6 DW 0LOO 5LYHU Â ....................7 Â p.m.

Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Basketball 0LOO 5LYHU DW 0W $EH Â ..................7 Â p.m.

12/14  OV  at  MUHS  .............................7  p.m.

12/14  Winooski  at  VUHS  ....................7  p.m.

12/17  Mount  Abe  at  OV  .................7:30  p.m.

Wrestling 12/19.....08+6 98+6 0$8 29 DW *UDQYLOOH Spectators  are  advised  to  consult  school  websites  for  the  latest  schedule  updates. Â

Schedule (Continued  from  Page  16) Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hockey 12/15  Missisquoi  at  MUHS  .................7  p.m.

12/18  Hartford  at  MUHS  .....................7  p.m.

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Students of the Week from area High Schools Middlebury Union High School

Middlebury  Union  High  School  is  pleased  to  recognize  Elias  Wyncoop  as  its  Student  of  the  Week.  Elias  is  the  son  of  Paul  Wyncoop  and  Lisa  McLaughlin  Wyncoop.  +LV EURWKHU ;DYLHU LV LQ QLQWK JUDGH DW 08+6 7KH family  lives  in  Orwell.

Elias  has  earned  High  Honors  or  Honors  during  all  his  three  years  at  MUHS.  His  AP  courses  have  included  Environmental  Science,  Spanish,  Statistics,  World  History  and,  currently,  English.  He  is  also  taking  Art  History  at  Middlebury  College.  Elias  was  selected  for  Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Institute  of  Vermont  programs  in  Current  Issues  and  Youth  Activism,  and  he  has  written  his  way  to  two  acceptances  for  the  New  England  Young  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference.

Very  active  in  Model  U.N.  since  ninth  grade,  Elias  has  attended  the  Dartmouth  U.N.  Conference  each  year  and  plans  on  a  fourth  trip  next  spring.  Elias  is  a  member  of  the  Student  Coalition  on  Human  Rights  (SCOHR),  Elias  Wyncoop is  on  the  staff  of  Calliope,  and  he  captains  the  MUHS  M.U.H.S. Scholarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Bowl  team.  He  is  also  a  Peer  Leader,  the  6WXGHQW 6HQDWH VHFUHWDU\ DQG D VRFLDO VWXGLHV WHDFKLQJ DVVLVWDQW (OLDV Âż QGV WLPH DIWHU VFKRRO WR UXQ RQ WKH FURVV FRXQWU\ DQG WUDFN WHDPV DQG WR SOD\ 8OWLPDWH )ULVEHH (OLDV YROXQWHHUV DW WKH &RPPXQLW\ 6XSSHU LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ HDFK )ULGD\ +H ZRUNV DW &DPS $XURUD in  the  summer.  When  time  allows,  Elias  enjoys  reading,  traveling,  writing,  hanging  with  friends  and  practicing  Spanish.  Since  Elias  claims  to  be  plotting  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  secession  from  the  U.S.,  his  plan  to  travel  and  then  attend  college  in  Canada  seems  quite  logical.  Eliasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  personal  philosophy  includes  â&#x20AC;&#x153;thinking  bigâ&#x20AC;?  (see  secession  plot  above)  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;being  thankful  for  what  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  got.â&#x20AC;?  He  suggests  that  younger  students  enjoy  their  high  school  days,  pursue  their  interests,  and  not  worry  too  much  about  grades.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  suggestion  Elias  obviously  has  taken  to  heart  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  perhaps  his  good  grades  came  from  work,  not  worry.

Oh,  Canada,  you  may  have  our  energetic  Elias  for  a  while,  but  eventually  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  want  him  back!  We  wish  you  the  best  of  luck,  Elias,  wherever  your  travels  lead  you.

Middlebury  Students  of  the  Week  receive  a  free  pizza  from  Green  Peppers.

Vergennes Union High School

Vergennes  Union  High  School  is  pleased  to  recognize  Emily  Martin  as  its  Student  of  the  Week.  Emily  lives  in  Waltham  with  her  parents,  Andrew  and  Kate  Martin,  and  KHU \RXQJHU VLVWHU 1DWDOLH ZKR LV D VHYHQWK JUDGHU DW VUMS. Emily  has  been  on  Honor  Roll  since  freshman  year  and  received  awards  for  Excellence  in  Social  Studies  all  four  years.  She  took  AP  European  History  as  a  sophomore  and  AP  US  history  as  a  junior.  During  her  junior  year  VKH ZDV DZDUGHG WKH 6XVDQ % $QWKRQ\ DQG )UHGHULFN Douglass  Social  Justice  and  Leadership  Award  from  the  University  of  Rochester.  Currently,  Emily  is  taking  AP  Literature  and  Composition.  She  also  earned  the  Duke  of  Edinburgh  Gold  Award,  which  is  a  national  award  given  to  students  who  have  demonstrated  leadership,  personal  challenge  and  service  within  their  community.  Emily  also  represented  VUHS  at  Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  State.   Emily  is  one  of  three  student  representatives  to  Emily  Martin the  VUHS  school  board.  She  is  the  secretary  for  the  V.U.H.S. FODVV RI (PLO\ KDV ZRQ VHYHUDO DZDUGV LQ SXEOLF speaking  competitions.  She  has  made  it  to  the  state  level  for  both  the  American  Legion  Oratorical  Competition  and  the  Lions  International  speech  contests.  Emily  is  currently  interning  under  former  Gov.  Madeleine  Kunin  and  the  executive  director  of  Emerge  Vermont,  an  organization  that  works  WR HGXFDWH WUDLQ DQG HQFRXUDJH 'HPRFUDWLF ZRPHQ WR UXQ IRU SXEOLF RIÂż FH RQ D VWDWH DQG QDWLRQDO scale.

Emily  gives  this  piece  of  advice  to  others:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get  involved  in  your  school  and  community,  be  FRQÂż GHQW VHW \RXU RZQ JRDOV DQG VWDQGDUGV DQG \RX ZLOO DFKLHYH ZKDWHYHU \RX SXW \RXU PLQG to!â&#x20AC;?  Cookie  Steponaitis,  a  social  studies  teacher  at  VUHS/VUMS,  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;As  a  teacher  and  mentor,  it  is  a  delight  to  meet  and  work  with  students  like  Emily.  Passionate  about  community  service,  the  American  political  system  and  being  an  active  member  of  a  democratic  society,  Emily  has  set  her  goals  high  and  her  sites  on  a  career  in  political  science.  VUHS  will  miss  her!â&#x20AC;?

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

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Two  teachers,  Mikaela  Frank  and  Mollie  Sprague,  are  starting  the  TIC  program  at  Lincoln  Commu-­ nity  School.  Samantha  Kayhart  will  start  the  program  at  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School,  according  to  Joe  Mark,  lead  facilitator  for  TIC.

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Addison Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Humane Society Moe:  1  year,  Rust  Lop  Ear  rabbit,  Neutered  Male.  Moe  is  an  incredibly  soft  young  rabbit  looking  for  a  heart  to  warm  and  carrots  to  eat!  He  enjoys  being  petted  and  is  warming  up  to  being  held,  and  is  very  close  to  being  completely  litter  box  trained.  Moe  is  a  domestic  rabbit  not  suited  to  living  outside,  and  besides,  as  cute  as  he  is,  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  going  to  want  him  with  you  anyway!

Pet Pages Gift  ideas  for  pets  and  their  owners By  M.  KATHLEEN  SHAW,  DVM During  the  holiday  season,  more  and  more  pets  are  included  in  family  festivities.  This  year  millions  of  people  will  buy  gifts  for  their  pets  and  pet  lovers  in  their  lives.  Of  course  toys  for  cats  and  dogs  are  always  appreciated.  Scratching  posts,  VTXHDN\ WR\V EDOOV DQG ¿ VKLQJ

Elf:  3  years,  Grey/Black  Tiger  with  White,  Spayed  Female.  Why  buy  a  toy  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Elf  on  a  Shelfâ&#x20AC;?  when  you  can  have  your  very  own  real  Elf?!  This  independent  kitty  came  to  Homeward  Bound  as  a  stray,  and  has  since  kept  us  entertained  with  her  elf-­like  antics.  Elf,  like  her  namesake,  is  a  mischievous  gal  who  likes  to  play  hard  and  is  full  of  spunk.  If  you  are  looking  for  an  independent  cat  who  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  under  your  feet  and  is  a  super  mouser,  then  this  is  the  elf  for  you!

Rylee:  1  year,  Grey  Tiger,  Spayed  Female.  Rylee  is  a  very  sweet,  affectionate,  curious,  petite  young  kitty  with  gorgeous  green  eyes.  She  loves  to  cuddle  and  ride  on  your  shoulder!  Rylee  lives  peacefully  with  other  cats,  but  she  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  too  sure  about  the  dog  she  lived  with  for  a  short  time.  Come  meet  Rylee...  And  be  prepared  for  your  heart  to  be  stolen  away!

Ellie:  8  years,  Calico,  Spayed  Female.  Sweet  Ellie  was  a  stray  rescued  by  one  of  our  foster  homes.  She  is  a  gorgeous  Calico.  She  is  happy  around  people  and  other  cats.  She  would  love  to  spend  this  winter,  and  many  future  winters  watching  the  snow  fall  from  your  living  room.

Billy:  A  smart  girl  with  a  strong  personality!  She  comes  from  a  family  who  lost  their  home.  She  may  take  a  while  to  adjust  to  new  situations,  but  once  she  does,  she  is  a  sweetie.   Even  though  Billy  does  warm  up  to  people  after  she  comes  to  know  them,  she  is  fearful  in  close  quarters  and  under  restraint.  To  make  a  successful  match  for  Billy,  we  are  requiring  that  she  be  adopted  into  a  home  with  children  13  years  and  up  who  can  understand  her  triggers.

Emmett:   2  years,  American  Bulldog,  Neutered  Male.  Emmett  is  a  great  big  ham  of  a  dog  who  loves  to  give  and  receive  affection!  He  walks  nicely  on  leash  with  a  harness,  knows  several  commands  including  sit,  come,  down,  and  shake,  and  just  loves  to  play  with  tennis  balls!  If  you  are  looking  for  an  over-­size  lap  dog  that  gives  the  worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  best  kisses,  then  Emmett  is  the  dog  for  you!

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pole-­type  toys  are  popular.  Laser  pointers  are  inexpensive  and  both  dogs  and  cats  love  to  chase  the  point  of  light.  Beyond  toys  for  your  pets,  we  recommend  some  less  common,  EXW GHÂż QLWHO\ KHOSIXO JLIWV Being  prepared  for  any  emergency  PD\ QRW EH D Ă&#x20AC; DVK\ JLIW EXW LW FRXOG help  save  your  petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  life.  Consider  getting  a  window  cling  for  your  doors  to  let  any  rescuers  know  about  your  furry  family.  M i l l i o n s  of  pets  wander  off  each  year,  u n a b l e  WR Âż QG their  way  home.  A Â

microchip,  along  with  proper  regis-­ tration,  can  help  ensure  your  petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  safe  return  if  lost.  If  your  pet  already  has  one,  make  sure  your  informa-­ tion  is  updated  with  the  microchip  company.  Consider  pet  insurance  or  even  a  pet  health  savings  plan  to  help  in  the  event  of  a  serious  illness  or  injury. *LIW FHUWLÂż FDWHV IRU SHW VWRUHV RU WR the  veterinary  clinic  are  great  stock-­ ing  stuffers  for  the  animal  lover  in  your  life.  Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  forget  the  friends  who  have  large  animals  or  small  ruminants.  Stethoscopes,  thermom-­ HWHUV DQG JLIW FHUWLÂż FDWHV WR ORFDO IHHG stores  or  agricultural  stores  are  very  useful.  Local  shelters  and  rescues  do  so  much  great  work  to  help  homeless  pets  and  those  with  special  needs.  Why  not  give  a  monetary  gift  (in  your  pet  or  pet  ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  name)  to  your  favorite  local  animal  group?

If  money  is  tight,  ask  your  local  shelter  what  kind  of  supplies  would  be  helpful.  You  might  have  some  old  blankets,  towels  or  even  pet  items  that  could  get  a  second  use  at  the  shelter  and  help  the  staff  care  for  pets.  Giving  the  gift  of  time  by  volunteering  at  a  local  shelter  is  always  appreciated.  A  free  gift  to  your  pet  would  be  to  spend  a  little  more  time  with  your  pets  each  day.  Take  time  to  take  Fido  for  an  extra  walk  or  spend  some  time  playing  ZLWK WKH FDW <RX ZLOO ERWK EHQH¿ W Our  pets  give  us  so  much  and  ask  so  little  in  return.  Ask  your  veteri-­ narian  about  ideas  to  help  keep  your  four-­legged  friend  healthy  and  happy  this  holiday  season.

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Dogs experience weather differently (MS)  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Owning  a  dog  is  a  big  responsibility,  but  one  that  also  provides  a  companion  whose  love  is  unconditional.  Dog  owners  quickly  learn  their  four-­legged  friends  respond  differently  than  humans  to  certain  situations,  including  the  changing  weather.   Many  dog  owners  may  notice  that  their  pets   seem  particularly  attuned  to  the  weather.  Changing  weather  can  affect  canines  much  like  it  does  people,  but  dogs  may  also  be  affected  in  ways  their  owners  are  not.  According  to  the  Society  for  the  Prevention  of  Cruelty  to  Animals,  dogs  can  feel  changes  in  baro-­ metric  pressure  and  even  in  the  VWDWLF HOHFWULF Âż HOG that  occurs  in  the  air.  The  American  Animal  Hospital  Association  says  dogsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  behavioral  changes  may  be  attributable  to  changes  in  the  weather.  Dogs  may  become  agitated  or  over-­ excited  by  dips  in  baro-­ metric  pressure.  As  elec-­ trical  storms  approach,  some  dogs  may  get  very  anxious,  even  running  and  hiding  if  their  anxi-­ ety  is  especially  high.  Many  dogs  are  afraid  of  thunder  and  lightning  and  can  sense  approach-­ ing  storms  even  when  they  are  still  miles  away. Â

According  to  researchers  at  Penn  State  University,  between  15  and   30  percent  of  all  dogs  are  extremely  scared  of  thunder  and  may  experi-­ ence  a  rapid  increase  of  cortisol,  a  stress  hormone.  Dogs  also  can  sniff  out  storms,  detecting  concentrations  of  chemi-­ cals  common  during  some  storms.  Dogs  can  smell  ozone  in  the  air  associated  with  lightning  as  well.

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canines  feel  the  effects  of  these  changes.  Owners  often  notice  more  stiffness  and  lameness  in  pets  during  adverse  weather  conditions.  Pain  resulting  from  arthritis  may  increase  and  muscles  may  stiffen  when  the  climate  becomes  cooler.

Many  animals  are  known  to  have  an  innate  sense  of  changing  weather  or  oncoming  storms.  Dogs  can  learn  to  anticipate  mean-­ ing  behind  atmo-­ spheric  changes  that  can  alert  others  to  u p c o m i n g  weather. Â

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Holiday Religious Services ADDISON  COUNTY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Several  Addison  County-­area  churches  have  set  their  schedules  for  special  Christ-­ mas  events  and  services.  BRANDON St.  Thomas  &  Grace  Episcopal  Church  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  service  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  6  p.m.  at  Grace  Church  in  Forest  Dale.

BRISTOL The  First  Baptist  Church  of  Bris-­ tol  will  hold  its  traditional  Christmas  Eve  family  candle-­lighting  service  on  Wednesday,  Dec.  24,  at  7  p.m.  There  will  be  readings,  carols  and  special  music.

St.  Ambrose  Roman  Catholic  Church  on  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Liturgy  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  5:15  p.m.,  and  a  Mass  with  Senior  Choir  at  9  p.m.  A  New  Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Eve  Mass  will  be  held  on  Thursday,  Dec.  31,  at  5  p.m.

The  Bristol  Christian  Fellowship  will  celebrate  Christmas  at  its  regular  Sunday  worship  service  on  Dec.  20  at  9  a.m.

CHARLOTTE The  Charlotte  Congregational  Church  will  hold  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carols  of  Many  Lands  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  A  Sing-­alongâ&#x20AC;?  on  Friday,  Dec.  18,  from  6-­7:30  p.m.;Íž  and  a  Christmas  pageant  on  Sunday,  Dec.  20,  at  10  a.m.  On  Christmas  Eve,  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  there  will  be  a  family  service  at  4:30  p.m.  and  a  tra-­ ditional  candlelight  service  at  7  p.m.

Our  Lady  of  Mount  Carmel  Roman  Catholic  Church  will  hold  Christmas  Eve  Masses  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  in  several  locations:  at  4  p.m.  at  the  Old  Lantern,  at  7  p.m.  at  St.  Jude,  and  at  10  p.m.  at  Our  Lady  of  Mount  Carm-­ el.  Christmas  Day  Mass  will  be  held  on  Friday,  Dec.  25,  at  10  a.m.  at  St.  Jude.  New  Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Eve  Mass  will  be  held  on  Thursday,  Dec.  31,  at  4  p.m.  at  St.  Jude.  And  a  New  Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Day  Mass  will  be  held  on  Friday,  Jan.  1,  at  10  a.m.  at  OLMC. FERRISBURGH The  Ferrisburgh  United  Methodist  Church  (â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Little  Brown  Churchâ&#x20AC;?)  will  hold  an  evening  for  Compas-­ sionate  Friends  on  Sunday,  Dec.  13, Â

at  7  p.m.  This  ministry  is  for  those  who  have  lost  a  child  in  the  past  year.  The  church  will  hold  a  service  of  candlelight  lessons  and  carols  on  Christmas  Eve,  Friday,  Dec.  24,  at  5  p.m.  The  service  will  include  special  music  and  a  birthday  cake  for  Jesus.

FOREST  DALE St.  Thomas  &  Grace  Episcopal  Church  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  service  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  6  p.m.  at  Grace  Church  in  Forest  Dale.

HANCOCK/GRANVILLE The  Community  Church  of  Han-­ cock  and  Granville  will  hold  a  Christ-­ mas  Eve  service  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  6:30  p.m.

LINCOLN The  United  Church  of  Lincoln  will  hold  three  candlelight  Christmas  Eve  services  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24:  a  6:30  p.m.  service  with  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  pageant,  an  8:30  p.m.  traditional  service  with  message,  and  an  11:30  p.m.  service  with  carols,  readings  and  Commu-­ nion.

MIDDLEBURY The  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church  will  hold  Fourth  Sunday  of  Advent  services  on  Sunday,  Dec.  20,  at  10:45  a.m.,  with  the  Rev.  Jill  Rob-­ inson  preaching.  There  will  be  a  Lon-­ gest  Night/Blue  Christmas  service  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  22,  at  7  p.m.  A  Christ-­ mas  Eve  service  of  candlelit  lessons  and  carols  will  be  held  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  7  p.m.

St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Catholic  Church  in  Middlebury  will  hold  Christmas  Eve  Masses  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  4  and  9  p.m.  A  Christmas  Day  Mass  is  on  Friday,  Dec.  25,  at  9  a.m.

The  Congregational  Church  of  Middlebury  will  hold  Christmas  Eve  services  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  4  p.m.  and  7:30  p.m.  Both  will  include  the  lighting  of  candles.  There  will  be  an  informal  Christmas  worship  ser-­ vice  on  Christmas  Day,  Friday,  Dec.  25,  at  10  a.m.

Memorial  Baptist  Church  in  Mid-­ dlebury  will  hold  a  service  of  lessons  and  carols  on  Sunday,  Dec.  20,  at  10  a.m.  On  Christmas  Eve,  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  there  will  be  a  candle-­light-­

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St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal  Church  will  hold  a  Gentle  Christmas  service  on  Saturday,  Dec.  19,  at  noon,  for  those  for  whom  the  Christmas  sea-­ VRQ PD\ EH GLIÂżFXOW D &RPPXQLRQ service  will  be  followed  by  a  soup  lunch.  There  will  be  Christmas  Eve  pageant  and  Communion  service  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  4  p.m.;Íž  and  a  Christmas  Eve  service  with  choral  music  at  10  p.m.,  followed  by  Com-­ munion  at  10:30  p.m.  The  Christmas  Day  service  will  take  place  Friday,  Dec.  25,  at  10  a.m.  On  Saturday,  Dec.  26,  at  10  a.m.,  volunteers  will  gather  for  a  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Day/ Boxing  Day  celebration,  boxing  up  food  to  be  delivered  to  families  who  may  be  challenged  by  the  two-­ week  school  holiday;Íž  brunch  will  be  provided.  And  on  Sunday,  Dec.  27,  there  will  be  a  Holy  Communion  service  at  8  a.m.  and  a  Lessons  &  Carols  Communion  service  at  10:30  a.m.  The  Champlain  Valley  Unitar-­ ian  Universalist  Society  will  hold  a  winter  solstice  celebration  on  Sun-­ day,  Dec.  20,  at  10  a.m.  There  will  be  two  Christmas  Eve  services  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  both  ending  with  candle  lighting  and  the  singing  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silent  Nightâ&#x20AC;?:  at  5  p.m.  a  Christmas  Celebration  for  all  ages,  including  a  no-­rehearsal  Christmas  pageant,  with  carols  and  youth  choir;Íž  and  at  7:30  p.m.  a  service  titled  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Christmas  Story,  Past  and  Present,â&#x20AC;?  with  read-­ ings,  carols,  the  CVUUS  choir,  guest  musicians,  gospel  music  from  Fran-­ çois  Clemmons,  and  Rev.  Barnaby  Federâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  homily  on  what  Christians  and  non-­believers  alike  are  called  to  celebrate.  Community  carol  singing  at  7:15.

NEW  HAVEN  New  Haven  Congregational  Church  invites  all  to  their  Christmas  Eve  candlelight  service  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  7  p.m.

NORTH  FERRISBURGH The  North  Ferrisburgh  United  Methodist  Church  will  offer  two  Christmas  Eve  services  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24:  at  5  p.m.,  a  45-­minute  fami-­ ly-­friendly  service  with  candle  light-­ ing  aaimed  at  young  children  (birth  through  sixth  grade);͞  and  at  7:30  p.m.  an  hour-­long  traditional  service  with  carols,  sermon  and  candle  light-­ ing.

SHOREHAM The  Shoreham  Congregational  Church  will  hold  a  Christmas  pag-­ eant  during  the  morning  worship  ser-­ vice  on  Sunday,  Dec.  20,  at  10  a.m.  There  will  be  a  traditional  Christmas  Eve  candlelight  service  with  car-­ ols,  readings  and  a  performance  by  the  Shoreham  Ecumenical  Choir  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  5  p.m.  SOUTH  STARKSBORO The  Jerusalem  Gathering  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  service  on  Thurs-­ day,  Dec.  24,  at  7  p.m.  in  the  Jerusa-­ lem  Schoolhouse  behind  the  Jerusa-­ lem  Store,  just  off  Route  17.

VERGENNES St.  Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal  Church  will  hold  Fourth  Sunday  of  Advent  ser-­ vices  on  Sunday,  Dec.  20:  at  8  a.m., Â

Holy  Eucharist,  Rite  I;Íž  and  at  10  a.m.,  Holy  Eucharist,  Rite  II,  with  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  pageant.  On  Wednesday,  Dec.  23,  at  10:30  a.m.,  there  will  be  a  morning  prayer  at  Vergennes  Residential  Care  Home.  On  Thurs-­ day,  Dec.  24,  the  church  will  hold  its  Christmas  Eve  Holy  Eucharist,  Rite  II,  at  4  p.m.

St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Church  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Mass  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  4  p.m.  and  a  Christmas  Day  Mass  on  Friday,  Dec.  25,  at  10  a.m.

Vergennes  United  Methodist  Church  will  hold  a  Candlelight  Christ-­ mas  Service  of  Lessons  and  Carols  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  7  p.m.

The  Vergennes  Congregational  Church  will  hold  two  Christmas  Eve  candlelight  services  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24:  a  4:30  p.m.  family  services,  and  a  7  p.m.  a  traditional  service.  WEST  ADDISON The  West  Addison  United  Meth-­ odist  Church  will  hold  a  Candlelight  Christmas  Service  of  Lessons  and  Carols  on  Sunday,  Dec.  20,  at  7  p.m.

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0,''/(%85< ² 0RXQWDLQ 9LHZ Equipment  (www.mountainviewequip. com)  has  launched  its  2015  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids  and  Christmasâ&#x20AC;?  program  at  each  of  its  four  dealerships.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids  and  Christmasâ&#x20AC;?  is  a  pro-­ gram  where  customers  have  an  opportunity  to  make  a  donation  to  a  local  charity.  If  they  choose  to  do  so,  they  receive  10  percent  off  their  transaction,  up  to  a  $100  discount  on  in-­stock  parts  and  toys. $W WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ ORFDWLRQ WKH FKDULW\ EHLQJ VXSSRUWHG LV 0LGGOHEXU\ÂśV +23( (Helping  Overcome  Povertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Effects)  or-­ ganization,  which  supports  local  families  in  need,  through  a  variety  of  programs  and  VHUYLFHV 6SHFLÂżFDOO\ WKH +23( +ROLGD\ Shop  seeks  to  ensure  that  all  children  in  the  community  will  have  a  few  gifts  to  open  on  Christmas  morning.  Income-­eligible  parents  make  appointments  with  the  orga-­ nization  to  select  items  for  their  children  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  clothing,  toy  or  doll,  or  activity,  games  and  books.  The  shop  is  funded  entirely  by  community  donations  of  cash  and  toys.  The  HOPE  Holiday  Shop  serves  around  600  or  more  local  children  each  year.

The  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids  and  Christmasâ&#x20AC;?  program  will  UXQ WKURXJK 'HF DW HDFK RI 0RXQWDLQ View  Equipmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  four  locations.  Sug-­ gested  donations  of  $5  may  be  made  at  the  parts  counter  by  cash  or  check.  Some  re-­ strictions  apply  to  discounting.

(Continued  from  Page  1) On  its  way  from  Beekman-­ town  (near  Plattsburgh)  to  New  Haven,  the  power  line  is  pro-­ posed  to  run  under  Lake  Cham-­ plain,  surface  in  Ferrisburgh,  head  southeast  along  six  miles  of  Ferrisburgh  roads  to  Route  7,  run  south  along  Route  7  for  about  three  miles  in  Ferrisburgh  and  one  mile  in  Waltham  to  New  Haven,  where  it  would  end  at  a  new  converter  station.

The  line  is  intended  to  carry  wind  and  hydro  power  from  northern  New  York  and  Quebec  to  the  New  England  market.  In  Ferrisburgh,  the  Vermont  Green  Line  (VGL)  companies  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Anbaric  Transmission,  a  :DNHÂżHOG 0DVV ÂżUP WKDW VSH-­ cializes  in  high-­voltage  energy-­ transmission  projects,  and  Na-­ WLRQDO *ULG D :DOWKDP 0DVV ÂżUP WKDW WUDQVPLWV HOHFWULF-­ ity  and  natural  gas  to  custom-­ ers  around  the  Northeast  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  are  estimating  nine  miles  of  power  line  will  add  $50  million  to  the  grand  list  and  generate  about  $150,000  in  local  property  taxes  and  $900,000  in  state  school  tax  revenue. Â

Plans  in  Ferrisburgh  call  assessment  will  be  fair  compen-­ for  the  line  to  be  buried  under  sation  for  the  town.â&#x20AC;? the  paved  surfaces  of  the  town  0DF/HDQ VDLG WKH\ KDG ORRNHG roads,  and  then  along  the  side  into  the  issue  of  the  competing  of  Route  7.  In  Waltham,  the  rights  of  way  at  the  intersec-­ line  will  be  buried  for  one  mile  tions. along  the  state  highway.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  expect  to  stay  out  of  :DOWKDP RIÂżFLDOV town  right  of  way  in  said  the  issue  was  Waltham,  including  raised  on  Dec.  7  The line is where  state  roads  whether  the  town  or  intended to intersect  with  town  state  rights  of  way  carry wind roads,â&#x20AC;?  she  wrote.  at  the  intersections  The  VGL  compa-­ of  Plank  and  South  and hydro nies  have  made  sub-­ 0LGGOHEURRN URDGV power from stantial  offers  to  Fer-­ with  Route  7  take  northern New risburgh  and  New  precedence,  a  ques-­ Haven,  where  the  York and tion  that  could  have  VGL  impact  is  un-­ ÂżQDQFLDO LPSOLFD-­ Quebec to the questionably  more  tions  for  Waltham.   New England substantial,  above  At  this  point,  market. and  beyond  tax  reve-­ VGL  spokesperson  nue.  The  latest  offers  $OH[DQGUD 0DF/HDQ are  $350,000  a  year  said  the  VGL  companies  believe  to  Ferrisburgh  for  20  years,  in-­ that  the  tax  revenue  the  project  cluding  for  town  rights  of  way,  will  provide  will  be  generous  and  $1  million  a  year,  includ-­ enough  to  compensate  Waltham.  ing  tax  revenue,  for  20  years  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  portion  of  Vermont  New  Haven  for  purchasing  town  Green  Line  that  runs  through  rights  of  way  and  hosting  the  Waltham  will  be  almost  entirely  converter  station.  within  State  Route  7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  right-­ 0HDQZKLOH LW DOVR UHPDLQV RI ZD\ ´ 0DF/HDQ ZURWH LQ DQ unknown  on  which  side  of  email.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  feel  our  property  tax  Route  7  the  line  will  run  and Â

thus  which  set  of  Waltham  land-­ owners  will  be  affected  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  companies  will  also  be  negotiat-­ ing  with  private  landowners  for  rights  of  way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Vermont  Green  Line  is  in  discussions  with  both  VTrans  and  ANR  (Agency  of  Natural  Resources)  on  this  subject  as  ZHOO ´ 0DF/HDQ ZURWH Plans  call  for  the  power  line  to  be  installed  in  a  trench  four  feet  deep  and  two  feet  wide  and  re-­ quire  120-­square-­foot  junction  boxes  every  2,500  feet,  includ-­ ing  two  in  Waltham.  The  com-­ panies  told  a  gathering  in  New  Haven  last  week  those  boxes  would  be  buried  (see  story,  Page  1).  9HUPRQW *UHHQ /LQH RIÂżFLDOV told  the  Waltham  selectboard  last  week  that  they  hope  to  reach  a  20-­year  agreement  with  the  town,  that  if  all  goes  well  with  negotiations  and  permitting  they  hope  to  start  the  project  in  2017,  and  that  the  work  in  Waltham  would  take  between  four  and  six  weeks.

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ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  SUNDAY:  12  Step  Meeting  9:00-­10:00  AM  held  at  the  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church  on  N.  Pleasant  Street.  Discussion  Meeting  1:00-­2:00  PM  held  at  The  Turning  Point  ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  Center  in  The  Marbleworks,  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  Middlebury.

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OPIATE  OVERDOSE  RES-­ CUE  KITS  are  distributed  on  Wednesdays  from  9  am  until  12  pm  at  the  Turning  Point  Center  of  Addison  County,  Middlebury,  VT.  A  short  training  is  required.   For  info  call  802-­388-­4249  or  802-­683-­5569  or  visit  www. turningpointaddisonvt.org.

PROFESSIONAL  CLEAN-­ ER  has  openings  available  for  weekly,  bi-­weekly  and  monthly  cleaning.  Residen-­ tial,  commercial,  camps  and  construction  clean-­up.  Fully  insured.  Reasonable  rates.  Please  call  Stacy  for  free  estimate.  802-­465-­8451  or  802-­458-­7766.

PARKINSONS  SUPPORT  GROUP  meets  on  the  last  Thursday  of  every  month  from  10  am  to  11:30  am.  We  meet  at  the  Mountain  Health  Center  in  Bristol.  For  info  call  APDA  at  888-­763-­3366  or  parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org.

T E E N  A LL-­ R EC OVE RY  Group  Meeting  for  anyone  15-­18  years  old  who  is  strug-­ gling  with  addiction  disor-­ ders.  Tuesdays,  6-­7  p.m.  at  the  Turning  Point  Center.  A  great  place  to  meet  with  your  peers  who  are  in  recovery.  For  info  call  802-­388-­4249  or  802-­683-­5569  or  visit  www. turningpointaddisonvt.org.

UNIFORMED  SERVICES  ALL  RECOVERY  Support  Group  will  be  starting  at  the  Turn-­ ing  Point  Center  of  Addison  County,  located  in  the  Marble-­ Works  complex.  The  group  is  directed  toward  those  that  have  or  are  currently  involved  in  the  uniformed  services  such  as  Fire,  Police,  Veterance,  EMS,  Rescu,  ER  and  DOC.  This  is  a  facilitated  Peer  to  Peer  group  gathering  to  sup-­ port  our  brothers  and  sisters  with  their  struggles.  Tuesdays  at  6  p.m.  Contact  Bill  Brim  802-­683-­5569  or  the  center  at  802-­388-­4249.

Services C&I  DRYWALL.  Hanging,  tap-­ ing,  skim  coat  plastering.  Also  tile.  Call  Joe  802-­234-­5545  or  Justin  802-­234-­2190.

CLEANING  FOR  RESIDEN-­ TIAL  and  commercial,  and  clean  out.  18  yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  experi-­ ence,  great  references.  Call  802-­759-­3193.

CONSTRUCTION:  ADDI-­ TIONS,  RENOVATIONS,  new  construction,  drywall,  carpentry,  painting,  flooring,  roofing,  pressure  washing,  driveway  sealing.  All  aspects  of  construction,  also  property  maintenance.  Steven  Fifield  802-­989-­0009.

PARTY  RENTALS;͞  CHI-­ NA,  flatware,  glassware,  linens.  Delivery  available.  802-­388-­4831.

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CASELLA  CONSTRUCTION  OF  MENDON,  Vt  is  seeking  self-­motivated,  qualified  em-­ ployees  to  join  our  Mainte-­ nance  Department.  Positions  include:  Maintenance  Pro-­ duction  Administrator,  Heavy  Duty  Mechanic,  Hydraulic  Technician.  Visit  our  website,  casellainc.com,  or  contact  Ashley  Hewes  (802-­324-­7378)  or  Ron  Quillia  (802-­282-­7099)  for  more  information.  We  offer  competitive  wages,  health  in-­ PROFESSIONAL  PAINTING;Íž  surance  and  401(k)  with  these  interior/exterior,  residential/ year-­round  hourly  positions. commercial,  pressure  wash-­ ing.  20  yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  experience.  Best  prices.  References.  DENTAL  HYGIENIST  -­  full/ 802-­989-­5803. part  time.  Benefits,  excellent  community,  modern  digital  general  practice.  Send  re-­ sume:  DentalSmiles123@ Help  Wanted aol.com.

ADDISON  COUNTY  LAW  FIRM  seeks  P/T  Administra-­ tive  Assistant  for  general  ad-­ GOLF  CLUB  RESTAURANT  ministrative  support.  Looking  CHEF  Seasonal  full-­time  for  a  team  player  with  excel-­ position  with  potential  for  lent  communication,  organiza-­ year-­round  employment.  Re-­ tion  and  computer  skills.   This  sponsibilities  include  menu  is  a  fantastic  opportunity  to  prep,  purchasing,  budgeting,  learn  and  grow  into  a  wider  inventory,  costing  and  rev-­ range  of  responsibilities  as  enue  goals.  Experience  with  time  goes  on.   Please  re-­ large  parties.  Catering  a  plus.   ply  with  cover  letter,  resume  Salary  commensurate  with  and  references  to  bonnie@ experience.  EOE.  Resume  brennanpundersonlaw.com  or  and  cover  letter  by  2/1/16  to  send  to  P.O.  Box  8,  Monkton,  Neshobe  Golf  Club,  PO  Box  280,  Brandon  VT  05733  or  VT  05469. email  to  info@neshobe.com.

BANKRUPTCY:  CALL  to  find  out  if  bankruptcy  can  help  you.  Kathleen  Walls,  Esq.  802-­388-­1156.

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MR.  MIKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  COMMERCIAL  Cleaning  Service  has  open-­ ings  for  part  to  full  time.  Must  have  reliable  transportation,  be  flexible,  reliable,  available  to  work  nights  a  must,  and  able  to  pass  background  check.  Self  motivated,  able  to  work  in-­ dependently.  $500  sign  on  bo-­ nus.  Email  resume  to:  info@ mrmikescleaningservicevt. c o m .  A p p l i c a t i o n  a l s o  a v a i l a b l e  o n l i n e  w w w. mrmikescleaningservicevt. com.  No  phone  calls  please.

MT.  ABRAHAM  UNION  MID-­ DLE/HIGH  School  in  Bristol  Vermont  has  an  immediate  opening  for  a  full-­time  Cam-­ pus  Safety  Aide.   Applicants  should  have  experience  in  developing  positive  relation-­ ships  with  adolescents  and  teenagers  and  experience  as  a  first  responder  or  in  positive  community  policing  or  crime  prevention.   If  interested,  please  contact  Mt.  Abraham  at  802-­453-­2333  x  1067  or  apply  directly  on  schoolspring. com   (job  #2151444).  Equal  Opportunity  Employer.

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FARM EMPLOYEE Monument Farms Dairy has a full-time job opening for the afternoon milking position. Applicants must have desire to work with animals and recognize herdhealth symptoms. We have a Strong Team Environment. Good Salary and Benefits.

802.545.2119 Please stop by the Dairy in Weybridge to fill out an application.

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FIELD  REPRESENTATIVE Vermont  State  Housing  Authority,  statewide  housing  provider,  needs  a  SURIHVVLRQDO LQGLYLGXDO WR KDQGOH DOO ¿ HOG operations  for  Section  8/McKinney  funded  housing  rental  programs  in  Addison  &  parts  of  Chittenden  counties.  I  ndividual  will  be  home-­based  &  must  reside  in  work  territory.    Extensive  driving  required.   For  full  position  details  visit  www.vsha.org.   Cover  letter  &  resume  to: HR,  VSHA One  Prospect  Street  Montpelier,  VT   05602-­3556  VSHA  is  an  Equal  Opportunity  Employer.

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BOISE  CITGO  IS  LOOKING  for  an  experienced  mechanic.  Must  have  own  tools.  Good  Pay.  Call  758-­2361  between  10  am-­6  pm.

BOOKKEEPER  NEEDED  in  small  but  busy  office  in  Bristol,  VT.   This  position  will  perform  daily  and  monthly  accounting  tasks  with  a  working  knowl-­ edge  of  accounting  software,  standard  office  technology  and  computers.   In  addition,  this  position  will  provide  gen-­ eral  office  support  including  answering  phones,  filing  and  greeting  customers.   Strong  math  skills  are  necessary.   Knowledge  of  inventory  cost-­ ing  is  helpful.   A.S.  degree  with  relevant  experience  or  B.S.  degree  required.   Salary  is  commensurate  with  experi-­ ence.   Health  insurance  and  401(K)  plan  offered.   Please  email  resume  to  lueajco@ gmavt.net  or  mail  to  The  A.  Johnson  Co.  LLC,  995  South  116  Rd.,  Bristol,  VT  05443.

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AFTERSCHOOL RECREATIONAL ASSISTANTS 12-­15  hours  weekly.  Must  be  18,  and  pass  background  records  check  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  at  Middlebury  site.

INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANT Up to 12 hours weekly Monkton  Central  School  site.  Work  to  support  an  individual  child  in  achieving  and  maintaining  social/emotional/behavioral  goals  in  afterschool  program. Â

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 Candidates  must  meet  education  and  experience  requirements,  and  pass  background  records  check.  Positions  begin  January  4,  2016.  Spend  time  with  great  children  and  youth  5-­12  years  old!  Develop  quality  programs,  invest  in  young  people  and  have  fun  doing  it.  Competitive  rates  of  pay  and  paid  training  are  offered.   Successful  afterschool  experience  may  lead  to  offers  of  summer  employment  in  full-­day  camp  settings.  Respond  with  resume  or  job  experience  summary  and  three  references.   Please  respond  by  December  18th.

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NIGHT  SHIFT  COMMERCIAL  cleaning  position  available,  Middlebury,  Bristol  and  Ver-­ gennes  area.  Flexible  sched-­ ule.  $12/hour.  No  experience  required,  will  train.  Refer-­ ences,  background  check  required.  518-­681-­1069.

1,800  SQ.  FT.  WAREHOUSE  as  is  or  renovate  to  suit.  Creek  Road,  Middlebury.  802-­558-­6092.

PART-­TIME  BARTENDER  -­  neat  in  appearance,  honest,  to  work  days  and  nights.  Pick  up  an  application.  American  Legion  -­  Post  14,  100  Armory  Lane,  Vergennes.  Attn:  Darin.  802-­877-­3216.

For  Sale DOG  TEAM  ORIGINAL  REC-­ IPE  Sticky  Buns  for  Christ-­ mas.  Order  802-­349-­9473.  Pickup  December  24  from  10am-­2pm,  658  Exchange  Street,  Middlebury.

FOUR  2005  SAAB  95  BBS  seven  spoke  alloy  wheels.  Nice  condition  with  Michelin  snow  tires.  Size  215/55/16H.  802-­759-­2592.

FOUR  STUDDED  SIZE  16  winter  tires,  used  5  months.  $50  each.  802-­388-­7802.

F R A N C H I  S E M I  A U TO  SHOTGUN  48AL,  28ga,  2  3/4  inch.  Walnut  stock,  26â&#x20AC;?  barrel  with  vent  rib,  3  choke  tubes  and  carrying  case  and  plenty  of  shot  shells.  Used  very  little.  Asking  $500.  Call  Dave  at  802-­453-­3685.

HEAT  MULTIPLE  BUILD-­ INGS  and  more  with  a  Maxim  Outdoor  Wood  Pellet  Furnace  by  Central  Boiler.  Adapts  to  existing  heating  system.  Call  today.  Boivin  Farm  Supply  802-­475-­4007.

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BRISTOL,  HEWITT  RD.  -­  two  bedroom  apartment.  Full  bath  with  washer  hook  up,  LR  and  kitchen.  You  pay  utilities.  First  and  last  monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  rent  plus  se-­ curity  deposit  required.  $725/ 2,000  SQ.  FT.  PROFESSION-­ month.  Call  802-­453-­6116  for  AL  office  space  in  Middlebury,  application. multi-­room.  Ground  level,  parking,  handicap-­accessible.  Available  now.  802-­558-­6092.

THE  BARREL  MAN,  metal  and  plastic  55  gallon  bar-­ rels;͞  food  grade  and  non-­food  grade.  55  gallon  sand  and  salt  barrels  with  pressure  treated  wood  stands,  $75.  delivery  available.  802-­453-­4235.

TWIN  MATTRESS  $97.  Full  mattress,  $145.  Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Furni-­ ture  and  Bedding,  RT  7  South,  Middlebury.  802-­388-­1300.

WOODFIRED  FRANKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  BOILER,  used,  all  controls,  $400.  802-­759-­2129.

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LINCOLN,  SINGLE  BED-­ ROOM  apartment,  partially  furnished.  5  minutes  to  Route  116.  10  minutes  to  Bristol.  Panoramic  views.  Close  to  ski  area.  $690/mo.  plus  utilities.  802-­453-­7568.

SALISBURY-­  charming  1  bedroom  apartment,  above  boathouse  on  Lake  Dunmore.  $750/month,  plus  utilities.  Available  immediately.  Ref-­ erences  and  deposit  required.  Call  802-­352-­4302.

MIDDLEBURY  -­  ONE  BED-­ ROOM,  ground  floor,  par-­ tially  furnished.  Very  nice,  very  convenient.  Free  satellite,  on-­site  laundry.  No  smoking,  no  pets.  $570  plus  utilities.  802-­388-­5474.

SHOREHAM  -­  HOUSE  $900/ month.  802-­897-­5331.

NEW  HAVEN-­  Excellent  1  Bedroom  apartment  with  all  CORNWALL  RANCH  -­  2  bed-­ appliances.  Rubbish  remov-­ ADDISON:  CARETAKER  room,   1  3/4  baths.  Full  base-­ al,  plus  heat  included.  $795/ WANTED  Mountain  Road.  ment,  large  yard  and  garden  month.  Plus  security  deposit.  Large  house,  very  private,  space.  Excellent  location,  4  802-­377-­5455. beautiful  views.  Super  insu-­ miles  to  Middlebury.  $1,300/ lated.   For  more  information,  month  with  first  and  deposit.  call  John,  802-­373-­2121  or  802-­352-­4424.

PANTON  -­  FULLY  FUR-­ 802-­865-­6266.

NISHED  3  bedroom,  1  bath  log  home  on  Lake  Champlain.  DOWNTOWN  MIDDLEBURY;Íž  $1,250/mo.  plus  utilities.  1st  3  BR  apartment  for  rent.  monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  rent  and  security  de-­ Walking  distance  to  college.  posit.  No  pets,  no  smoking.  AVAILABLE  IMMEDIATE-­ Available  June  1st.  Call  Baba  Contact  alyson.kennedy@ LY  -­  Like  country  living?  5  802-­373-­6456. fourseasonssir.com. year  old  farm  house.  3  bed-­ rooms,  2  baths  on  the  farm  in  Salisbury.  Garden  space  HOMESHARE  IN  SHORE-­ PROFESSIONAL  CO-­OF-­ and  snow  removal.  $1,400/ HAM:  Available  now.  1  bed-­ FICE  AND  ARTIST  stu-­ month,  plus  utilities.  First  and  room  with  own  bath.  Privi-­ dio  spaces  in  Brandon.  deposit.  Available  December  leges  to  W/D  and  kitchen.  Rents  starting  at  $325/ Rent  includes  satellite.  Pets  month  -­  utilities  included.  1.  802-­352-­4424. are  welcome.  $375/month.  802-­247-­3214  or  sjerome@ Call  Doug  at  802-­897-­5666  visuallearningsys.com.

BRIARWOOD  APARTMENTS  anytime. is  currently  accepting  applica-­ tions  for  2  BR  apartments  in  RENT  TO  OWN.  Bran-­ Middlebury.  All  income/assets  don  3-­family  home.  Asking  must  be  verified  to  determine  $116,000.  Owner  finance.  monthly  rent,  but  tenants  802-­558-­1069. only  pay  30%  of  their  income  toward  rent.  NS/NP,  onsite  R E S TO R E D  H I S TO R I C  laundry.  Call  802-­247-­0165  HOME  -­  4  bedrooms,  3  bath-­ or  visit  our  website  www. rooms.  $1,395  plus  utilities.  summitpmg.com.  Equal  Hous-­ 1st,  last  and  references.  ing  Opportunity.

Pets  negotiable.  Bridport.  802-­758-­3276.

BRISTOL  3  BEDROOM  HOUSE,  2  full  baths,  kitchen,  living  room,  study.  Available  Jan  1.  Pets  generally  OK.  Lined  chimney  for  wood  or  For  Rent pellet  stove.  Painted  in  and  out  several  years  ago.  $1,200  plus  heat  and  utilities.  No  smoking.  Ken  Johnson,  The  A.  Johnson  Co.,  LLC,    802-­453-­4884.

UPSTAIRS  EFFICIENCY  WITH  UTILITIES  -­  no  pets,  no  smoking.  $600/month,  $600  security;͞  references  required.  802-­453-­4823,  after  5:30.

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SHORT  BRED  HEIFERS,  Hol-­ steins  or  Jerseys.  bcsfarms@ 3  BEDROOM,  2  BATHROOM,  outlook.com  or  518-­572-­0307.

1,350  sq.  ft.  on  1.1  acres  in  Addison.  3  car  garage.  Needs  updates  in  kitchen  and  bath-­ WHITNEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  CUSTOM  FARM  room.  Fixed  up  will  sell  for  WORK.  Pond  agitating,  liquid  $185K.  Asking  only  $99,500.  manure  hauling,  drag  line  aer-­ 802-­765-­2024. ating.  Call  for  price.  462-­2755,  John  Whitney.

BUILDING  LOT,  DAISY  LANE,  East  Middlebury.  Town  water,  underground  telephone,  cable  and  elec-­ tric  service.  Good  perking  soil.  Regular  septic.  Site  ap-­ proved  for  4  bedroom  home.  Jack  Brown,  802-­388-­2502  or  802-­388-­7350.  Email:  brownnov@together.net.

Trucks

CHEVY  2500HD  4X4  with  8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  plow,  2005.  101,400  miles,  4  door  extended  cab,  one  own-­ er,  Boss  8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  plow  with  control.  Wood  Heat Also  goose  neck  ball  and  re-­ ese  hitch.  Good  winter  tires.  ADDISON  COUNTY  FIRE-­ New  Haven  $13,500,  OBO.  WOOD:  Premium  hard-­ M I D D L E B U RY;Íž  I N D U S -­ 802-­238-­0182.

TRIAL  PARK.  Available  2  woods  cut,  split  and  deliv-­ ered.  For  honest,  reliable  acres,  lease  or  build  to  suit.  professional  service  call  Jon,  802-­558-­6092.

Wanted 802-­238-­7748.  Green  and  partially  seasoned  available. RENT  TO  OWN.  Bran-­ LOOKING  FOR  AN  OLDER  don  3-­family  home.  Asking  pickup  or  older  car  to  refur-­ E L M  F I R E W O O D  c u t ,  $116,000.  Owner  finance.  bish  for  a  winter  project  for  someone  in  a  wheelchair.  b l o c k e d .  $ 1 2 5 / c o r d .  802-­558-­1069.

Reasonable.  802-­877-­2909.  802-­759-­2200.

Call  after  6  pm.

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FIREWOOD,  GREEN,  CUT,  split.  $200/cord.  You  truck.  SAWDUST;͞  STORED  UN-­ DER  cover.  Large  tandem  802-­247-­6061. silage  truck  $627.  delivered.  Half  tandem  load  $350.  de-­ FIREWOOD,  MIXED  HARD-­ livered.  Pick  up  and  loading  WOOD.  Green  and  seasoned.  also  available.  Phone  order  Cut,  split,  delivered.  Call  and  credit  cards  accepted.  802-­282-­9110.

802-­453-­2226.

MOUNTAIN  ROAD  FIRE-­ WOOD.  Wood  for  sale-­cut,  split  and  delivered.  Green,  ash,  beech,  hickory,  maple.  Call  802-­759-­2095.

TIMBERWOLF  FIREWOOD:  Seasoned  ready  to  burn  fire-­ wood.  Cut,  split  and  delivered.  802-­388-­7300.

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LOOKING  FOR  CLEAN  WASTE  OIL.  50  gallons  or  more.  Free  pick-­up.  802-­388-­4138.

TRUSTED  3RD  GEN.  VT  Antique  dealer  specializing  in  jewelry,  watches,  silver,  art,  military,  antique  col-­ lectibles,  etc.  Visit  www. bittnerantiques.com  or  call  Brian  at  802-­272-­7527.  Con-­ sulting/appraisal  services  available.  House  calls  made  free  of  charge.

Call  388-­4944 to  place  one!

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NEW,  IN  BOX  -­  6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;X6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;X6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  poly  fabric  storage  shed,  $125.  802-­388-­6961.

TELESCOPE  FOR  SALE  -­  Questar  Seven  Standard  model  and  tripod.  Recently  refurbished  by  Questar  tech-­ nicians.  View  night  sky/birds,  take  pictures.  $2,100.  Phone  802-­388-­4238.

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Let  us  help  you  sift  through  the  complexities  of  the  Fair  Housing  Law.  Stay  legal.  Stay  on  the  right  side  of  the  nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Fair  Housing  Law.  Call  the  Addison  Independent  at  (802)  388-­4944.

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Public Notices Index

Public  notices  for  the  following  can  be  found  in  this  ADDISON  INDEPENDENT  on  this  Page  30.

Addison  County  (1) To publish a legal notice in the Addison  County  Regional  Planning  Commission  (1) Addison Independent please email information to Bristol  Stor  Mor  (1) legals@addisonindependent.com or fax it to (802) 388-3100.

Middlebury  (1) Notice  of  Abandonment  of  Oil,  Gas  And  Mineral  Lease  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  Waltham  (1)  +++++++++++++++  TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY SPECIALSELECTBOARD MEETING 78(6'$< 'HFHPEHU Â&#x2021; 3 0 /$5*( &21)(5(1&( 5220 0$,1 675((7

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PUBLIC NOTICE -­ NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE PURSUANT TO 29 V.S.A. §563(g) & (h) Name  of  Record  Owners  of  Interest: Cambrian  Corporation  -­  C/o  Michael  E.  Grove  Company,  L.P.A. 1125  Niles-­Cortland  Road  S.E.,  Warren,  OH  44484 Cambrian  Corporation RD  No.  1,  Fowler,  Ohio  44418 Cambrian  Associates,  Ltd. C/o  Anthony  F.  Abatiell,  President One  Justice  Square,  Rutland,  Vermont  07501 Description  of  the  Land: A:   Being  all  and  the  same  lands  and  premises  conveyed  to  Asher  Anderson  and  Ruby  Anderson  by  Quit  Claim  Deed  of  Coquelicot  Hall  (f/k/a  Beverly  Red)  dated  August  25,  2009,  and  recorded  at  Book  24  Pages  191-­192  Waltham  Land  Records.

B:   Being  all  and  the  same  lands  and  premises  conveyed  to  Asher  Anderson  and  Ruby  Anderson  by  Quit  Claim  Deed  of  Coquelicot  Hall  (f/k/a  Beverly  Red)  dated  December  1,  2015,  and  recorded  at  Book  ___  Pages  _______  Waltham  Land  Records.

Nature  of  the  Interest: Oil,  Gas  and  Mineral  Lease  from  Kenneth  W.  Hallock  and  Clara  P.  Hallock  to  Cambrian  Corporation  dated  November  24,  1964,  and  recorded  at  Book  9  Page  338  Waltham  Land  Records.   A  1%  overriding  royalty  interest  was  assigned  by  Cambrian  Corporation  to  Cambrian  Associates  Ltd.,  by  Assignment  dated  October  16,  1981,  and  recorded  at  Book  12  Page  113  Waltham  Land  Records.  Name  and  Address  of  the  Person  Giving  Notice  Asher  Anderson  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;134  Fuller  Street,  Brookline,  Massachusetts  02446 It  is  presumed  that  the  above  Oil,  Gas  and  Mineral  Leases  are  abandoned.

Dated  at  Burlington,  Vermont,  this  10th  day  of  December,  2015.

Submitted  by:  Asher  Anderson 12/14

ADDISON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT AND RE-­ADOPTION OF THE ADDISON COUNTY REGIONAL PLAN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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Notice  is  hereby  given  that  the  undersigned  will  sell,  to  satisfy  lien  of  owner,  at  public  sale  by  closed  bidding  on  Sat.,  Dec.  19,  2015  at  9:00  a.m.,  at  Bristol  Stor  Mor  Storage  Facility,  located  at  508  Burpee  Road,  Bristol,  Vermont,  the  personal  goods  stored  therein  by  the  following: Name & Address: Penny  Bradley,  2365  VT  Rte.  116,  Starksboro,  VT  05487  Unit #: 35D  Contents:  Household  Goods  Purchase  must  be  made  with  cash  only  and  paid  for  at  the  time  of  the  sale.  Minimum  bid  required.  All  goods  are  sold  as  is,  where  is,  and  all  items  to  be  removed  from  unit  at  time  of  purchase.  Sale  is  subject  to  adjournment.  A  $50.00  deposit  will  be  required  and  refunded  to  bidder  when  ALL  items  have  been  removed  from  the  unit  and  broom-­cleaned.  The  owners  of  the  storage  facility  reserve  the  right  to  place  a  minimum  bid  on  any  sheds  being  sold.                                                     12/14,17                                                                                                                                                                                                   Â

Vermont birders encouraged to join annual Christmas bird count VERMONT  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  This  holiday  season  contract  information  for  each  event  are  marks  the  116th  annual  Christmas  listed  on  the  Vermont  eBird  website  at  Bird  Count,  a  favorite  tradition  among  www.tinyurl.com/XmasBirdVt15.

Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  birding  community.  Birders  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Christmas  Bird  Count  is  one  in  Vermont  are  encouraged  to  partici-­ of  the  longest-­running  citizen  science  pate  in  the  count,  which  begins  on  projects  in  the  country  and  possibly  in  Dec.  14  and  runs  through  Jan.  5. the  world,â&#x20AC;?  said  Mark  LaBarr,  conser-­ Even  novice  birdwatchers  can  vation  program  manager  for  Audubon  participate  because  Vermont.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not  only  Area  bird  count  does  it  provide  every  event  is  led  by  an  experienced  important  data  for  events birder.  Organizers  scientists,  but  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  also  and  participants  Ferrisburgh  Dec.  19 a  great  time  for  folks  Contact:  Mike  Winslow include  birders  and  mikekira@myfairpoint.net who  participate.â&#x20AC;? biologists  from  The  Christmas  Audubon  Vermont,  Mt.  Abraham  Dec.  19 Bird  Count  origi-­ the  North  Branch  Contact:  Randy  Durand nated  in  1900  with  Nature  Center,  durand@gmavt.net ornithologist  Frank  the  Northwoods  Middlebury  Dec.  20 &KDSPDQ DQ RIÂż Stewardship  Center,  Contact:  Jim  Andrews cer  in  the  Audubon  and  the  Vermont  jandrews@middlebury.edu Society,  who  updated  Fish  &  Wildlife  what  had  been  a  Rutland  Jan.  2 Department. traditional  Christmas  Contact:  Roy  Pilcher â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Christmas  birding@rutlandcountyaudubon.org morning  bird  hunt  to  Bird  Count  is  a  great  include  a  census  of  way  to  join  with  Hinesburg-­Huntington  Jan.  2 the  wintering  loca-­ friends  and  family  to  Contact:  Paul  Wieczoreck tions  of  various  bird  mgcpw@gmavt.net be  part  of  an  historic  species.  The  count  national  bird  moni-­ started  with  just  27  toring  project  that  helps  provide  a  observers  and  has  grown  into  one  of  snapshot  of  where  birds  are  wintering  the  largest  birding  events  in  the  world,  from  year  to  year,â&#x20AC;?  said  John  Buck,  with  tens  of  thousands  of  people  wildlife  biologist  for  Vermont  Fish  &  participating  every  year.

Wildlife.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Participating  in  the  count  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  is  an  enjoyable  way  to  spend  a  can  be  especially  rewarding  during  winter  day  and  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  also  a  great  oppor-­ years  when  there  are  irruptions,  or  tunity  to  see  different  birds  and  learn  mass  migrations  of  an  unusual  species  more  about  them,â&#x20AC;?  said  Buck.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  to  Vermont,  such  as  redpolls  or  snowy  encourage  all  Vermonters  who  are  owls.â&#x20AC;?  looking  for  a  fun  way  to  see  wildlife  In  Vermont,  more  than  a  dozen  count  and  participate  in  citizen  science  this  areas  and  dates  are  available  where  holiday  season  to  grab  their  binocu-­ birders  gather  together  to  conduct  the  lars  and  join  in  on  this  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  Christmas  Bird  Count.  The  dates  and  Christmas  Bird  Count.â&#x20AC;?

ADDISON COUNTY WARNING

Pursuant  to  24  V.S.A.  Section  133(3)(a),  the  taxpayers  of  the  County  of  Addison  are  hereby  given  notice  that  a  public  hearing  regarding  the  proposed  county  budget  for  2016-­ 2017  will  be  held  at  the  Judge  Frank  Mahady  Courthouse  in  Middlebury  on  Wednesday,  -DQXDU\ DW D P 7KLV EXGJHW LV IRU ÂżVFDO \HDU -XO\ -XQH More  information  and  extra  copies  of  the  budget  may  be  obtained  at  the  Addison  County  Superior  Court,  Frank  Mahady  Court  House,  Middlebury,  Vermont.   Tel.  802-­388-­1966 Alice  M.  George,  Assistant  Judge  &  Irene  Poole,  Assistant  Judge   REVENUE: Â

2016-­2017  Proposed Â

County  Tax  $   183,392.00    0.0436%  2016-­2017   Passports  $       4,000.00  1RWDULHV

,QWHUHVW (DUQHG

Wills  for  safekeeping  $       3,500.00  Miscellaneous  income         $            10.00  Rent  Income  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  Jail  Bldg.  $     22,800.00  TOTAL  INCOME  $   215,427.00    Anticipated  Surplus  $     30,000.00   $   245,427.00   EXPENSES:   Court:   Court  Personnel         Salaries  $      42,840.00  %HQHÂżWV

Dues  &  Memberships  $        1,500.00  2I¿FH ([SHQVH

Advertising-­  Passports  $        1,000.00  Insurance  $        2,450.00  Telephone/Operations  $           500.00  Professional  Services  $         1500.00  Contracted  Services  $        3,500.00  Contingency  $        1,200.00  Auditor  $        7,500.00  Subtotal  $      68,320.00

EXPENSES Â (continued) Â

2016-­2017 Proposed

Sheriffs  Department: Personnel:    Salaries  %HQHÂżWV 2IÂżFH ([SHQVH Telephone  Insurance/Bonds  Training  VIBRES/VLETS  Radio     Subtotal Â

$ Â Â Â 79,200.00

$ Â Â Â Â Â 1,500.00 $ Â Â Â 19,553.00 $ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 500.00 $ Â Â Â Â Â 4,500.00 $ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 750.00 $ Â 126,529.00

Probate  Court: Supplies/Equipment  Dues  Contingency  Subtotal      Â

$ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 400.00 $ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 325.00 $ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 200.00 $ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 925.00 Â

Jail  Building: 8WLOLWLHV Bldg  &  Grounds  Insurance  Inspections  Custodial  Capital  Improvements     Subtotal Â

$ Â Â Â Â Â Â 5,000.00 $ Â Â Â Â Â Â 3,750.00 $ Â Â Â Â Â Â 1,500.00 $ Â Â Â Â Â Â 2,750.00 $ Â Â Â Â Â Â 5,000.00 $ Â Â Â Â 48,000.00

TOTAL Â EXPENSE Â

$ Â Â Â 243,774.00 12/14, Â 17, Â 24, Â 31, Â 1/7

Addison  Independent,  Monday,  December  14,  2015  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  31

New  Haven (Continued  from  Page  1) The  proposed  Vermont  Green  and  street  of  residence  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  pitched  Line  would  link  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  via  60  miles  questions  at  Vermont  Green  Line  of  underground  cable  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  wind  representatives  for  over  two  hours.  and  hydropower  generated  near  Among  the  many  concerns  raised  Beekmantown,  N.Y.,  to  the  New  were  health  and  safety,  compensa-­ England  power  grid  at  the  VELCO  tion  for  adjacent  property  owners,  substation  in  New  Haven.  The  use  EHQHÂżWV WR WKH WRZQ ZKHWKHU WKH of  400  MW  HVDC  cable  allows  the  converter  station  might  be  a  target  project  to  be  buried  and  to  transmit  for  terrorism,  the  project  timeline,  HOHFWULFLW\ ORQJ GLVWDQFH HIÂżFLHQWO\ interactions  with  The  converter  the  Public  Service  station  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  as  Board,  details  large  as  a  about  construc-­ IRRWEDOO ÂżHOG DQG tion,  and  decom-­ ÂżYH VWRULHV KLJK missioning.  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  would  convert  Green /LQH ,QIUDVWUXFWXUH $O-­ Among  the  the  DC  power  to  most  contentious  liance  has  estimated  the  value  of  AC  power  before  issues  throughout  the  proposed  converter  station  putting  it  onto  the  the  evening  were  in  New  Haven  at  $100  million  345  kV  VELCO  sound  mitigation  to  $150  million.  Based  on  that,  lines.  The  and  trustworthi-­ WKH */,$ ÂłEHQHÂżWV SDFNDJH´ WR SURSRVHG ÂżYH New  Haven  would  include: ness.  acre  site  is  an  Â&#x2021; WR D L-­shaped  piece  Members  of  a  community  that  year  in  municipal  taxes. of  land  off  Route  Â&#x2021; 7KH GLIIHUHQFH EHWZHHQ 7,  directly  west  has  seen  big  en-­ ergy  projects  million  and  municipal  taxes  per  of  the  VELCO  from  VELCO,  year,  each  year,  for  20  years.

VXEVWDWLRQ ,Q Â&#x2021; 8S WR PLOOLRQ IRU D QHZ addition  to  the  Vermont  Gas  and  large-­scale  solar  ¿UH VWDWLRQ converter  station  Â&#x2021; WR the  compound  arrays  were  keen  to  know  the  pre-­ in  state  educational  taxes  (which  would  include  cise  mechanisms  go  directly  to  the  state  of  Ver-­ a  storage  and  by  which  the  Ver-­ mont  and  would  not  affect  town  administration  mont  Green  Line  tax  rates). buildings. partnership  would  The  VGL  be  held  account-­ partnership  says  the  New  Haven  able  for  promises  made  to  the  town.  substation  is  the  most  cost-­effective  New  Haven  residents  also  asked  place  to  plug  into  the  New  England  their  selectboard  members  more  grid. than  once  how  the  board  would  as-­ As  proposed,  the  renewable  VHVV WKH ZLOO RI WKH SHRSOH VSHFLÂż-­ energy  would  go  to  Massachusetts,  cally  if  they  would  put  the  issue  to  &RQQHFWLFXW DQG 5KRGH ,VODQG a  vote.

Vermont  would  receive  no  renewable  The  biggest  announcement  on  energy  credits  from  the  project  to  the  part  of  the  Vermont  Green  Line  help  toward  meeting  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  goal  partnership  was  that  they  would  of  getting  90  percent  of  its  power  install  an  HVDC  (high  voltage  from  renewable  sources  by  2050.  direct  current)  cable  of  only  400  $ */,$ VSRNHVSHUVRQ VDLG LQ DQ MW,  rather  than  the  800  MW  email  to  the  Independent  that  â&#x20AC;&#x153;VGL  cable  originally  planned.  VGL  is  completely  open  to  discussions  spokesperson  Joe  Rossignoli  called  regarding  the  participation  of  WKLV FKDQJH LQ SODQ ÂłD VLJQLÂżFDQW Vermont  utilities  in  procuring  concession  by  the  company.â&#x20AC;? renewable  power  over  the  line.â&#x20AC;?

Rossignoli  also  presented  a  SOUND  AND  FURY slightly  different  version  of  the  town  */,$ KDG VL[ UHSUHVHQWDWLYHV DW ÂłEHQHÂżWV´ SDFNDJH ,Q 1RYHPEHU 7XHVGD\ÂśV PHHWLQJ ,Q DGGLWLRQ WR meetings,  the  VGL  partnership  the  selectboard,  New  Haven  was  offered  the  town  municipal  taxes  represented  by  Montpelier  attorney  of  roughly  $271,600  to  $358,050  Richard  Saudek,  recently  hired  to  by  (depending  on  the  estimated  value  the  town. of  the  building)  plus  an  additional  As  at  several  of  the  earlier  $700,000  per  year  for  20  years.  meetings,  concerns  about  sound  At  the  Dec.  8  meeting,  Rossignoli  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  converting  DC  to  AC  is  a  noise-­ offered  the  town  municipal  taxes  generating  process  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  were  voiced  plus  whatever  amount  would  bring  on  Tuesday. the  total  to  $1  million. $W WKH 'HF PHHWLQJ */,$ Finally,  he  said  that  the  converter  RIÂżFLDOV FRPPLWWHG WR VRXQG OHYHOV station  might  be  unmanned  and  run  of: remotely  rather  than  manned  24/7  Â&#x2021; G%$ RXWVLGH DQ\ UHVLGHQFHV by  one  to  two  persons  as  previously  ZKLFK LW GHÂżQHG DV HTXLYDOHQW WR D indicated.

TXLHW RIÂżFH DQG WHAT  IT  IS Â&#x2021; G%$ IRU WRQDO VRXQGV The  VGL  partnership,  which  calls  equivalent  to  a  quiet  library.

LWVHOI WKH *UHHQ /LQH ,QIUDVWUXFWXUH But  numerous  residents  $OOLDQFH */,$ EULQJV WRJHWKHU TXHVWLRQHG */,$ UHSUHVHQWDWLYHV large-­scale  electric  transmission  about  sound  levels  at  the  perimeter  project  developer  Anbaric  of  the  conversion  facility.  These  7UDQVPLVVLRQ RI :DNHÂżHOG 0DVV exchanges  drew  the  most  heat  from  with  investment  partner  National  the  audience  and  the  most  gruffness  Grid,  a  British  electric  and  gas  from  Joe  Rossignoli,  National  company  with  U.S.  headquarters  in  Gridâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  director  of  U.S.  business  Waltham,  Mass. development.

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5HVLGHQW .DWKOHHQ 5HDG\ Âł, would  like  to  know  at  the  fence  line  ZKDW WKH GHFLEHO OHYHO LV , ZRXOG like  to  know  what  the  decibel  level  would  be  at  your  boundary  line.â&#x20AC;?  5RVVLJQROL Âł, UHVSHFW WKDW \RX would  like  to  know  that  but,  again,  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  thinking  that  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  more  important  for  folks  to  know  what  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  sound  like  in  their  home.  No  oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  live  at  the  property  line.â&#x20AC;?

Ready:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  is  an  issue  of  transparency.â&#x20AC;?

Rossignoli:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Could  you  elaborate  on  why  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  important  to  know  that.â&#x20AC;?

Ready:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  been  asked  multiple  times  what  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  be  at  the  property  line.  Answer  the  question.â&#x20AC;?

5RVVLJQROL Âł, WKLQN , KDYH ´ Ready:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;So  their  answer  is  that  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  refusing  to  measure  it  at  the  property  line.  You  can  make  your  conclusions  based  on  that.â&#x20AC;?

Rossignoli  then  said  that  they  could  model  the  sound,  but  that  â&#x20AC;&#x153;we  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  intend  to  commit  to  a  standard  or  a  sound  level  at  the  property  line.â&#x20AC;?

Saudek  noted  that  issues  around  sound  created  by  energy-­generation  projects  have  often  ended  up  in  court  and  that  residents  were  wise  to  raise  their  concerns.

OTHER  CONCERNS ,Q DQVZHU WR FRQFHUQV DERXW KRZ */,$ ZRXOG ELQG LWVHOI WR its  agreements  with  New  Haven,  Rossignoli  assured  the  crowd  that  his  company  would  adhere  to  whatever  ZDV LQ WKH UHJXODWRUœV &HUWL¿FDWH RI Public  Good.  Residents  immediately  said  this  was  of  little  assurance.

New  Haven  resident  Victor  LaBerge,  who  works  for  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  water  utilities,  pointed  out  the  difference  between  reality  and  expectation  in  the  case  of  municipalitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  dealings  with  Vermont  Gas  Systems.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;So  if  you  build  it  and  it  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  come  out  as  promised  do  you  go  back  to  the  town  and  say,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Boy,  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  really  sorry  we  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  get  it  there?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?  LaBerge  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  action  to  get  what  you  promised?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;What  kind  of  enforcement  are  we  going  to  get?â&#x20AC;?  asked  resident  Mike  /HH Âł,V WKHUH JRLQJ WR EH VRPH VRUW of  agreement  with  the  town?â&#x20AC;?

Rossignoli  replied  that  requirements  would  be  put  into  a  written  document  with  the  selectboard.

Another  resident  asked  if  National  Grid  had  data  on  how  property  values  had  changed  when  utility  projects  went  in.  He  said  he  did  not.  Someone  else  asked  why  the  payment  to  the  town  in  addition  to  taxes  would  last  only  20  years.  Rossignoli  said  that  that  was  the  length  of  expected  utility  contracts  LQ 0DVVDFKXVHWWV 5KRGH ,VODQG DQG Connecticut.

Part  way  through  the  evening  and  again  at  the  end,  residents  asked  the  selectboard  how  it  intended  to  assess  the  will  of  the  community.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Does  that  mean  a  vote?â&#x20AC;?  someone  asked.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Or  does  that  mean  we  say  something?â&#x20AC;?

As  chairs  scraped  and  coats  began Â

to  be  pulled  on,  several  attendees  informed  moderator  Pam  Marsh  that  there  was  one  more  question. Âł,ÂśP MXVW FXULRXV LV WKH VHQWLPHQW right  now  among  the  selectboard  members  to  decide  this  amongst  yourselves  or  to  have  a  town  vote?â&#x20AC;?  asked  resident  Al  Karnatz.

Selectboard  members  then  responded  individually,  with  both  Doug  Tolles  and  Kathy  Barrett  saying  that  hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  been  discussed. Âł, SHUVRQDOO\ WKLQN WKDW ZH will  take  it  to  the  voters,â&#x20AC;?  said  Barrett,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;but  that  is  my  own  person  opinion.â&#x20AC;?

No  other  selectboard  members  directly  responded  to  the  question Â

of  a  vote,  either  binding  or  advisory.

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