Monday, Jan. 23, 2017

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ADDISON COUNTY

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Vol. 28 No. 41

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Monday, January 23, 2017

• The college will screen a documentary about the buying and selling of animals. See Arts Beat on Page 10.

• The Commodores headed down Route 7 to the House of Noise on Friday night. See Sports, Page 29.

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$1 million slated for facility upkeep

Deal with drugs in the workplace

Vergennes, Otter Valley boys clash

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Mt. Abe plans for repairs to building

Film shows illegal trade

• Experts, including the Counseling Service’s Steve Reigle, discuss addicts at work. See our Health & Wellbeing section on Pages 17-28.

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AT WEDNESDAY’S ADDISON County Firefighters Association annual meeting, Anthony Robideau of the Bristol Fire Department, far left, displays the Chief Ralph Jackman Youth Firefighter of the Year award; with him are the Ferrisburgh firefighter cadet class of Tyler Shortsleeve, Schuyler Coyle, Phillip Armell, Joshua Hamlin, Tucker Dike and Brandon Wagner.

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Firefighters answered the call Addison County department members honored for service

By EMMA COTTON VERGENNES — Crisply dressed in uniform, members from 17 local fire departments gathered on Wednesday evening for a hearty meal, a warm welcome by Gov. Phil Scott, and to receive honors from the Addison County Firefighters Association for countless hours of service.

Scott, who attended the annual meeting for years as lieutenant governor before taking over the state’s top office this month, received a standing ovation as he stood in front of more than a hundred first responders

at the Eagles Club in Vergennes.

“I always look forward to coming and looking across this crowded room, and being so impressed and proud at this volunteer group — you look so professional,” he said. “It’s a sight to see.”

Scott recounted a similar event he had attended in Burlington last March, honoring everyday heroes.

One of the honorees at the dinner, a plumber from Monkton, had been out on a call when he noticed smoke billowing from a house on his route. He pulled (See Firefighters, Page 2)

By GAEN MURPHREE BRISTOL — Next month Bristolarea residents will vote on a proposed Mount Abraham Union High School budget that lowers overall spending but adds $1 million earmarked for repairs to the 48-year-old building.

Addison Northeast Superintendent Patrick Reen acknowledged at last Tuesday’s Mount Abe school board meeting that the building repair line item means tax rates would rise more than they might have. But he said the building’s deficiencies need to be addressed, particularly in light of the emergency gym floor repair last fall that cost an unbudgeted $200,000.

“I think we can no longer afford to not address the facility,” Reen told the board.

The board that night approved the 2017-2018 spending of $12,261,839, which Reen said included no reductions in staffing or programming in the budget proposal.

Building repairs were on the table in any case.

(See Mt. Abe, Page 7)

Ferrisburgh planning to cut treasurer hours Vermont hunters had a good year

• Wildlife officials report near-record numbers of turkeys culled in 2016, plus very big numbers for bear and deer. See Page 15.

LEFT, ADDISON FIRE Department’s Chris Reed was joined by wife Erin and children Colton and Logan, plus grandmother Peg Reed, when he was given the Line Officer of the Year award. Right, Ryan Cushing of Ferrisburgh was winner of the Emergency Maintenance Technician/Truck Captain award.

By ANDY KIRKALDY FERRISBURGH — The Ferrisburgh selectboard is moving toward cutting hours for the position of town treasurer as it prepares its 2017-2018 budget, the latest sign of its discontent with the work of town’s elected incumbent treasurer.

The board also on Jan. 17 discussed with its auditor what he called accounting deficiencies, and changed the town’s credit card policy to give the board, not the treasurer, the authority to issue or cancel town credit cards or make changes on cards being used by cardholders.

The credit card decision follows a dispute with Treasurer Garrit (See Ferrisburgh, Page 43)

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BILL ELWELL, FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR

BRISTOL FIRE DEPARTMENT’S BRETT LAROSE, CHIEF OFFICER OF THE YEAR WITH PARENTS, RON AND CONNIE LAROSE, AND WIFE, ERIN

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Firefighters

SHEILA TURPIN ACCEPTS SENIOR FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR FOR WILLIAM “BILL” BROWN

(Continued from Page 1) over and heard cries for help, and upon entering the house, found an 84-year-old woman in a wheel chair.

“A few things really struck me about this story. First, the bravery of this man, and how fortunate he and the woman both were for getting out unscathed,” Scott said.

“But it was what one of my colleagues said to me after that truly left an impact … He pointed out that the plumber had not just saved the woman — he had saved many of our firefighters from traumatic stress. If they had arrived on scene, and he hadn’t been there, there would have been no way to save her, and they

would have had to find that.

“So I realized that, while I’m always one to have a great deal of gratitude and respect for our firefighters and emergency responders, I had never truly thought about the impact of your experience — the lives and homes that can’t be saved,” he continued.

“We can all learn a lesson about service and dedication from each and every one of you, and I’m truly in awe of those like yourselves you are willing to run toward danger to protect others.”

Bristol firefighter Bill Elwell, chair of the association’s Training Committee, spoke of a successful year of firefighter training within the county. In 2016, Addison County’s fire departments, together, logged more than 17,474 hours of training.

In addition, 13 graduates completed a Firefighter 1 class last May, and eight more are currently enrolled in this year’s class.

AWARDS Mike Donnelly, chair of the Recognition and Awards Committee, distributed plaques to a number of worthy nominees under nine categories.

The Attendance Award, given to the department with the highest percentage of attendees at quarterly meetings, went to the Monkton Fire Department, with New Haven second and Vergennes third.

The Chief Ralph Jackman Youth Firefighter of the Year award placed the Awards Committee in a tough spot, Donnelly said. Ferrisburgh had (See Awards, Page 3)

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HOLMES JACOBS, FRIEND OF ADDISON COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS AWARD

DAVE BOWLES, LIFE MEMBERSHIP

Awards (Continued from Page 2) $3.19 million. nominated its entire six-member Fellow Bristol firefighter Bill cadet class of 2016. Ultimately, Elwell was honored as Addison the award went to Cadet Anthony County Firefighter of the Year.

Robideau of the Bristol The pastor of the Fire Department.

Bristol Federated A s s o c i a t i o n Senior Church who also President Brett LaRose, Firefighter of serves the Monkton head of the Bristol Friends Methodist Fire Department, was the Year was Church, Elwell last recognized as Chief awarded to summer was honored Officer of the Year. As William “Bill” by the Vermont he accepted the award State Firefighters’ Brown of the with his wife, Erin, and Association as 2016 parents, Connie and Vergennes Fire Vermont Firefighter of Ron LaRose, standing Department. the Year. by his side, all members Ryan Cushing of the audience rose to of the Ferrisburgh their feet applauding. Rose was at Fire Department took first place the helm last year as Bristol opened for Emergency Maintenance a brand new, 11,000-square-foot fire Technician. station. The West Street building Senior Firefighter of the Year was came in slightly under its budgeted awarded to William “Bill” Brown

ROGER THIBAULT, 50 YEARS OF SERVICE

of the Vergennes Fire Department.

Chris Reed, an Addison firefighter, was recognized as Line Officer of the Year. Reed stood alongside his wife and two children as he accepted the plaque.

The award for Friend of Addison County Firefighters went to Holmes Jacobs, co-owner of the Two Brothers Tavern in Middlebury.

Roger Thibault of the Bristol Fire Department was honored for his 50 Years of Service.

Two members received the Addison Country Firefighters Association Life Membership.

The first was retired chief of the Ferrisburgh Fire Department Dave Bowles. Brett LaRose also received lifetime membership after serving two successful years as the association’s leader.

GOV. PHIL SCOTT

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A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Editorial

Will facts be irrelevant?

Under Donald Trump’s presidency, American voters will face a stark choice: They’ll have to decide if facts matter more than Trump’s lies mixed with his deliberate distortions.

What we know is that Trump will attempt to recast the news to fit his version of reality, because if he can get away with it, he controls the problem and the solution.

In his dark and ominous inauguration speech, for example, he painted an unrealistically pessimistic view of the state of the nation, cast his opponents as incompetents, and cast himself as the only one who could make things right again. In his 17-minute speech (extremely short compared to recent times), he purposefully distorted many things, but here are three prime examples: • When Trump said that supporters “came by the tens of millions to become part of a historic movement, the likes of which the world has never seen before,” he exaggerates greatly. Truth: Clinton had the largest popular vote margin of any losing presidential candidate, according to an analysis by the Associated Press, besting Trump by nearly 2.9 million votes. According to the Washington Post, Trump’s Electoral College win, “was a squeaker. Trump had narrow victories in three key states (and narrow losses in two others). He won Michigan by 10,704 votes, Wisconsin by 22,177 votes and Pennsylvania by 46,435 votes. So if 39,659 voters in those states had switched their votes, 46 electoral votes would have flipped to Clinton — and she would have won 278-260.” In terms of his Electoral College votes, Trump’s margin of victory ranked 46th out of 58 — hardly the sweeping victory he wants the public to believe.

• Trump has long painted the country as being besieged by crime, declaring in his speech that the “carnage stops here and now.” We hope so, but first let’s set the record straight: Violent and property crimes overall have been declining for about two decades. Homicides have spiked in major cities in 2015 and 2016, but the rates remain far below their peak in the late 1980s and early 1990s and below what they were in 2009 and throughout President Bush’s eight years in office.

• On the economy, Trump attributes the loss of manufacturing jobs to trade policy. It isn’t so. The Globe explains: “Trump ... attributes all of the decline in manufacturing to foreign trade. The number of U.S. workers engaged in manufacturing is now about 12.3 million, up from 11.5 million in 2010.”

And employment under President Obama is on a roll, with unemployment dropping from 10 percent when Obama took office after the Great Recession to 4.7 percent today. There has been a national decline in manufacturing jobs from the 1990s, but the biggest factor in the decline in manufacturing is automation, not jobs going overseas. Finally, jobs have been added for a record 75 months under President Obama, the longest in modern times.

• And why lie about the crowd size at Trump’s inauguration? Visual overhead pictures show crowds much smaller than Obama’s inauguration (see for yourself here https://nyti.ms/2jHXRuq). The number of trips taken on the Metro, Washington’s mass transit system, on Friday by 4 p.m., was the lowest for an inauguration day since 2005, and half the number seen during Obama’s 2009 inauguration (1.1 million) and less than the 782,000 in 2013. And according to the Nielsen rating, fewer people watched it on television. Some 30.6 million people watched Trump’s inauguration on TV, which is 7 million or so fewer than watched Obama’s first inaugural ― nearly 20 percent less.

The silly thing about the crowd size is that it doesn’t matter. So why lie about something that can be so easily disproven? Ego, and it gives Trump another DRAINAGE TUBING SITS like baled hay on a Bristol farm last week. reason to bash the media — rightly or wrongly. But here is the important point — in the past, the facts haven’t mattered to Trump’s supporters. Whatever he has said, they’ve gone along with, even when they knew it was a lie.

The question all Americans have to ask themselves today is whether facts matter now that Trump is president — or will they allow Trump to change American policy based on lies and misinformation? Lies work to the extent the public is willing to believe them and support the perpetrator.

One final note: More than 1 million people gathered in Washington and in cities around the country and the world Saturday to mount a searing rebuke of President Trump. The march in Washington, D.C., was estimated at a half million people. If the president won’t recognize those voices, and if the GOP turns their backs on them, hopefully the nation’s democracy will Let’s ask Bernie and Leahy for Furthermore there should be respond at the ballot box in two years. a new bill that would keep insurNO outside influence from any — Angelo S. Lynn ance companies from influencing entity that has a financial stake in doctors’ decisions on their patients’ a patient’s treatment by his or her ADDISON COUNTY treatments. That should simply be doctor, for example, hospitals which illegal. now own so many small practices.

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had to treat their own? The affordable care act is “a work in progress” yes but at least the groundwork is laid.

Physicians have to take an oath to do no harm before treating patients and in order to honestly fulfill that oath they must have full control over decisions pertaining to that patient’s treatment, a treatment from the doctor we have decided to place our trust in. Not some stranger doing profit analyses on a computer in Timbuktu.

Food for thought (and concern): (See Letter, Page 5)

Addison Independent, Monday, January 23, 2017 — PAGE 5

Time for Vermont ethics panel

The Vermont Constitution (Chap- and seemingly innocent conflicts ter 1, Article 6) demands that our of interest pop up everywhere in elected officials are open, transpar- a small state like Vermont. These ent and accountable. The authors issues, even in small doses, can understood how transbe just as corrosive parency in government to our democracy as is the very basis of more prominent scantrust. State statute also dals, undermining the demands access and public trust. accountability: The key to our deIt is the policy of this mocracy is the pubsubchapter to provide lic’s access to open for free and open exand transparent govamination of records ernment. This sacred consistent with Chaptrust must not be takter I, Article 6 of the en lightly. We must Vermont Constitution. restore and improve Officers of governthat accountability or ment are trustees and risk Vermonters’ faith servants of the people in our ability to govand it is in the public ern.

This week’s writer interest to enable any Vermont remains is Vermont Secretary person to review and one of only a handful of State Jim Condos criticize their deciof states without an sions even though such Ethics Commission. examination may cause inconve- The 2015 Center for Public Integrinience or embarrassment. (1 V.S.A. ty ranking of the states had Vermont § 315) with an overall grade of D-. EssenThe overwhelming majority of tially, this ranking exists because our dedicated local and state public we do not have an independent officials are trustworthy, hard-work- ethics commission or the required ing individuals striving to better the financial disclosures existing in lives of those they serve. They are nearly every other state. people who give generously of their Vermont can and must do better! time and want to do the right thing.

The time has come for Vermont However, corruption can exist, to enact a clear ethics law with a

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code of ethics and financial disclosure for our elected officials.

The time has come for Vermont to create an independent ethics commission to provide education and insight, addressing ethical issues across the Legislative, Executive and Municipal sections of government.

I am encouraged by the Legislature’s growing enthusiasm around the issue, as well as the Governor’s supportive statements during his campaign. I am hopeful this will translate into meaningful ethics reform. To be effective, a commission must be independent, adequately resourced and empowered to fairly and impartially field and investigate complaints from the public.

Yes — this will require a budget and a small staff, but these investments will be a small price to pay for a more accountable government and a place where affected Vermonters can seek redress and where unsure government officials can seek advice.

Establishing an ethics committee will not suddenly provide government with a moral compass. However, it will be a step in the right direction and by shining a brighter light on improved transparency and accountability.

Grants offered for workplace food gardens Susan Golden, Member Services Supervisor at WEC, gardening at work has sparked a new, healthy passion: “I’m eating healthier, I’m getting out and getting some exercise I wouldn’t normally get, and it has brought something very positive to my life.”

Abel’s Homestead Design employee Jessica Mulligan saw the gardens bring out the best in her team.

“We got excited, physically and mentally put ourselves into the creation of the garden,” said Mulligan.

“We used our specialties to make the garden a functional place.”

Grant winners are selected based on readiness to develop a workplace garden, including the ability to provide matching funds and in-kind services for garden development, plans for employee participation,

and clear articulation of how the garden will help meet employee wellness goals. Employees must be the primary users and beneficiaries of the garden.

The technical assistance provided through the grant program helps each workplace determine the type and size of garden that best meets its needs, and develop strategies to ensure the garden will be successful throughout the 2017 season and for years to come.

Green Thumbs at Work grant winners will be announced Feb. 24.

For more information about Green Thumbs at Work and a link to the online grant application, visit http://vcgn.org/what-we-do/greenthumbs-at-work or call 802-8614769.

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Russian allegations still unproven While Mr. Lynn’s comments regarding the threat to the Affordable Care Act in the Jan. 16, 2017, editorial “How Trump will hurt you” are timely, his further comments on the supposed involvement of Russia in the recent election detract from the value of his offering. I share the concern, however to make the assertion that this alleged collaboration between the Trump campaign and Russia actually has occurred only deepens the quagmire.

We have yet to be presented any hard evidence of this event, only allegations based on hearsay.

No matter from how high in our government these allegations come,

the confidence we can place in our government, media and politicians continues to plummet as we learn every day of the complex web of deception which has detracted from the credibility of reportage, policy and diplomacy.

I urge Mr. Lynn to refrain from joining the chorus of unsubstantiated allegations in this matter, no matter how heartfelt our concerns, and uphold the integrity of journalism we must rely on as we struggle to discern the truths of these matters.

Nick McDougal Lincoln

Pot license restrictions not logical Dave Silberman seems to be well studied and on the right side of the cannabis legalization initiative (see series of opinion pieces in the editions of Jan. 9, 12 and 16). However, one statement is curious.

Mr. Silberman said that in order to ensure sufficient supply regulators “must artificially restrict the number of cultivation licenses.” If this is the case it would seem that the net effect would be to create a legal cartel, in effect putting the state regulators in the position of protecting this legal cartel from competition from “illegal” growers.

I thought the objective of legalizing cannabis was to remove the prohibi-

tion on growing cannabis, lifting the criminal status of those who grow or use the plant.

Apparently Mr. Silberman has fallen into the pit of monetized thought, where every political decision is relegated to dollars and cents, regardless of the outcome.

First we legalize cannabis, but in order to do so we need to reliably make money from this policy, and in so doing we create another population of criminals, those who run afoul of state appointed regulators who “artificially restrict the number of cultivation licenses.” Go figure.

Thomas Vanacore Bridport

Letter (Continued from Page 4) the number of doctors and nurses in this country is on a sharp decline.

The number of small practices is also in decline. We are already

paying the price for neglect of our health care system and the cost of higher education.

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The Green Thumbs at Work grants are open to any Vermont business or organization with 100 or fewer employees. The grant award includes $500 for materials, a $200 gift certificate to Gardener’s Supply Company and $1,000 in garden planning support and technical assistance from Charlie Nardozzi and the Vermont Community Garden Network.

The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 10.

Now in its fourth year, the Green Thumbs at Work grant program gives employers an additional way to support employee morale and healthy behaviors. Through workplace gardens, employees can have increased access to fresh produce and more opportunities for physical activity and stress reduction. Gardening at work benefits employees across industries and sectors, including manufacturing facilities, natural food cooperatives, social service organizations, engineering firms and others.

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Obituaries

ADDISON COUNTY

Kevin Boise, 61, Monkton

William Warren, 92, Concord, Mass.

CONCORD, Mass. — William “Bill” Howe Warren, 92, passed away on Dec. 8, 2016, in Concord, Mass., surrounded by his loving family. The cause of death was complications of pancreatic cancer, diagnosed a month after his wife Kerrin died in late August 2016.

They were devoted to each other through 69 years of marriage.

Bill was born Dec. 20, 1923, in Holden, Mass., the son of William H. and Edith (Brierly) Warren.

He graduated from Holden High School in 1941, and spent a year at Wilbraham Academy before enrolling in Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio. After serving in the U.S. Naval Reserve during the Second World War, he returned to finish at Oberlin, married Caroline “Kerrin” Harker Morris of Poultney, Vt., in 1947, and received his A.B. degree in Psychology in 1948. He went on to earn an A.M. in Education from the University of Chicago in 1951, and a Doctorate of Education from Harvard University in 1967.

Bill devoted his 40-year career in college administration to pursuing innovation and broader access to higher education. From 195275, he worked at Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio. As Assistant and Associate Dean of Students, he helped develop the First Year Program, which anticipated today’s freshman seminars and advising groups; as Senior Vice President and

WILLIAM ‘BILL’ HOWE WARREN Secretary, he oversaw the experimental programs of the Antioch network. From 1978, he served as Vice Chancellor of University College, University of Maryland, and subsequently, as executive officer of a commission on the adult learner for the American Council on Education. In 1988, Bill and Kerrin retired to an 1806 brick tavern near Middlebury, Vt., and in 2009, they moved to Newbury Court, a retirement community in Concord, to be closer to their sons.

Bill was admired for his steady hand, perceptive intelligence and inclusive administrative style. His

Yankee reserve was frequently punctured by a dry sense of humor.

He worked determinedly to make things better for the people around him through his work in community and church groups. An active alumnus of Oberlin, he served as President of the Alumni Association, Alumni Trustee, and established the World War II Memorial Garden and Scholarship Fund to honor the 75 Oberlin alumni from both sides of the conflict who lost their lives in the war.

He is survived by his son, William Howe Warren, Jr. of Cranston, R.I., his wife, Ellie Siegel, and their children, Jonah and Sophie; and his son Robert Llewelyn Warren of Newton, Mass., his wife Sally Mazur, and their children, Jake and Lucy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kerrin; his sister, Rev. Barbara W. McCall, of Claremont, Calif.; and his brother, Henry W. Warren, Chicago, Ill. Bill’s family and friends will gather to celebrate his life on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1:30 p.m., in the Trinitarian Congregational Church of Concord, Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Oberlin College, designated for the William H. and Caroline Morris Warren Scholarship Fund, and mailed to Oberlin College Development Office, Attn: Catherine Gletherow, 50 West Loraine St., Oberlin, Ohio 44074.◊

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Local wine, beer and hard cider will be available at a cash bar.

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MONKTON — Kevin James “Cubby” Boise passed away on Jan. 18, 2017 with his loving family close by. He was born Jan. 10, 1956 to Louis and Irene (Bolduc) Boise.

He graduated from Mount Abraham Union High School class of 1974. After high school he pursued his “need for speed” by buying and working on motorcycles, snowmobiles, cars and most recently jet skis. He always took pride in his work, which showed by the trike that he built. To know Cubby was to love him.

On May 19, 1984 he married the love of his life and best friend Susan Hanson, who survives him. He also leaves his brother Tom (Carol); Steve (Andrea); and his sister Vicky Coffey (Peter); his sister-in-law Sheila; Uncle Bud Boise; father-inlaw Earl Hanson; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Wayne and Debbie Preston. Several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and his Sadiebelle. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Dennis and his mother-in-law Nadine.

Visiting hours were held Sunday Jan. 22, from 4-7 p.m. at Brown

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Mt. Abe (Continued from Page 1) But board member Carol Eldridge Board members considered two of Bristol said residents in her town budgets: a budget allotting $250,000 already face higher tax bills for the for renovations and repairs that new firehouse and increased police put total spending at $11,511,839; spending. and a budget allotting $1 million “I don’t see how people are going for renovations and repairs that to be able to afford this budget,” she put the total at $12,261,839. The said. pocketbook difference between the The board at the meeting also two budgets, according to Reen, was agreed to form a committee of about a nickel more on the tax rate community members to assess for the higher budget, or, about $50 the building’s needs. The group is for every $100,000 of assessed value charged with coming up with a plan of a home. and a price tag by August and putting In all other ways the two budgets a bond to pay for repairs to voters, were identical. possibly as early as next November.

“It’s really about fiscal Asked how the budget’s money responsibility,” said Reen in the earmarked for repairs fit in with discussion leading up to the vote. a bond, Reen explained that $1 “I think we’ve reached a point million is roughly equivalent to the where for Plan B to be ‘do nothing’ payment on a 20-year bond for $20 doesn’t work anymore. We’ve done million at current interest rates. If the that for quite a long time, and we’re committee/board were to propose starting to face some real issues. And and voters to approve such a bond, there are issues that we don’t even the budgeted funds would go to that know about that are just waiting payment. If no bond is proposed or around the corner — that’s what if a bond proposal gets voted down, scares me most.” then that money will still be put into He said the emergency gym the facility. repairs focused the attention of the Reen said a bond and the kind of board and administration on the need long-ranging planning it would make to raise the money to fix the building. possible would allow the district to A water leak discovered in achieve economies of scale.

September destroyed The two budgets the MAUHS gym then came to a vote floor and made the higher figure the gym off limits passed, 9-1, with to all student and Eldridge voiced the community activity sole dissent. well into December.

BUDGET DETAILS The bill for repairs The $12,261,839 to the plumbing that spending plan caused the leaks and proposed for 2017replacement of the 2018 represents an gym floor currently 8.42 percent decrease totals $202,025, and over the current year’s Mount Abe Principal $13,389,914 budget Jessica Barewicz said that was approved there is “still some “When we

by ANeSU voters water pipe lining work in Bristol, Lincoln, start looking at to go.”

Monkton, New Haven Reen gave reductions in and Starksboro. examples of other personnel and However, even kinds of big-ticket though the total program, we items already on the budget has decreased renovation to do list, have to think by $1,128,075, the including work on the very carefully amount to be raised by heating, ventilation about what is taxes has gone up. The and air conditioning budget proposal calls system and asbestos the impact on for $12,033,024 to be abatement. ANeSU the opportunities raised by taxes — 5.65 Facilities Director for providing for percent more than the Alden Harwood told students and $11,389,182 raised by the board asbestos taxes for 2016-2017. abatement alone could the outcomes Exact tax rate cost $1 million. After that that estimates for each the meeting, Reed represents.” town were not said other facilities ­— Addison Northeast available for this story. projects could include As previously Superintendent a sprinkler system for reported in the Patrick Reen fire protection and Independent, this year upgrading the elevator the ANeSU central to code. office has created simplified budget “I don’t think it would be a lot of categories, so district schools can work to identify projects that would more clearly communicate with the utilize that amount of money ($1 public about budget choices and million budgeted) for the foreseeable priorities. future,” he said.

The Teaching and Learning Most board members agreed on category covers teaching staff. the need for a larger fund for repairs. Student Support Services covers “The school is in some serious guidance counselors, schoolneed of improvement and being taken based clinicians and the like. The care of,” Bristol’s Kris Pearsall said. Co-Curricular category is for

THE MOUNT ABRAHAM Union High School board just approved a 2017-18 budget that allots $1 million for repairs to the aging building. The girls’ locker room showers are currently torn apart while water line work related to a summer leak are completed.

all afterschool sports, clubs and activities. Leadership and Business covers a range of items, including administration and facilities.

Purchased Services covers such items as special education, food services and transportation that are now handled through the central office.

Looking at the proposed 20172018 budget, spending on: • Teaching & Learning is $6,823,176, up 2 percent.

• Student Support Services is $837,435, up 7 percent.

• Co-Curricular is $441,310, up 5 percent.

• Leadership and Business, which includes facilities upkeep and renovation, among other things, is $1,856,222, up 43 percent.

• Purchased Services is $1,856,222, down 46 percent.

Changes in the Purchased Services line item reflect a change in how federal special ed funds and state transportation funds are accounted for, Reen said. Previously, funds for these services first flowed into the schools themselves, then through the central office and back to the schools. This year funds for these services first flow directly into the district office.

Reen emphasized there are no reductions in staffing or programming.

“In fact, there’s some emphasis placed on increasing supports for proficiency-based learning, which Mount Abe is very much at the forefront of and is a requirement through the Legislature,” he said.

Asked how the district would communicate with citizens about maintaining staffing and programming while calling for a tremendous increase in spending on the facility, Reen said: “It’s really

THE GIRLS’ LOCKER room showers at Mount Abraham Union High School are currently unusable as ongoing water line work is completed.

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about outcomes and opportunities for students.

“When we start looking at reductions in personnel and program, we have to think very carefully about what is the impact on the opportunities for providing for students and the outcomes that that represents.

“We don’t take that lightly at all.

At the same time we recognize that we can’t ignore the facility.”

How does the condition of the facility affect learning?

“Should some emergency situation

arise — that could absolutely have an impact on learning, much as the gym floor did,” Reen said. “Thinking a little bit more big picture, I think the facility ought to represent and reflect the high expectations that we have for the work that students and adults are doing there.

“And beyond that I think a facility ought to reflect the pride a community has in its youth and what we’re providing for them. I’m not sure that the current state that the Mount Abe facility is in reflects either of those.

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MONDAY

Tai Chi for beginners in Vergennes. Monday, Jan. 23, 9‑9:45 a.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall. Tai Chi for beginners every Monday and Wednesday, Jan. 23‑April 5. This class is for people who have never done Tai Chi or those wanting to review the class. Pre‑registration is required. Email Lee Francis at lhfrancis1@ myfairpoint.net or call 877‑2464. Classes are free. Bring hydration, dress comfortably and bring another pair of footwear especially during the winter.

Tai Chi intermediate class in Vergennes.

Monday, Jan. 23, 10‑10:45 a.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall. Tai Chi intermediate every Monday and Wednesday, Jan. 23‑April 5. This class is for people who have completed Tai Chi I and are ready to learn Tai Chi II. Pre‑registration is required. Email Lee Francis at lhfrancis1@ myfairpoint.net or call 877‑2464. Classes are free. Bring hydration, dress comfortably and bring another pair of footwear especially during the winter.

Monthly book discussion in Lincoln. Monday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m., Lincoln Library. The monthly book discussion group will be discussing “Georgia,” by Dawn Tripp.

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TUESDAY

Free technology assistance in Middlebury. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 3:30‑5 p.m., Residence at Otter Creek.

Volunteers from Technology for Tomorrow will host a free technology workshop that will cover making an answering phone calls, sending and reading texts, syncing email, accessing the Internet and more. Register for this workshop by emailing info@tech4tomor‑ row or calling 802‑448‑0595.

Movie night in Lincoln. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Library. Movie night will be showing “Becoming Bulletproof,” which docu‑ ments the making of an original Western film called “Bulletproof.” It features actors with and without disabilities who meet every year at Zeno Mountain Farm (ZMF) to write, produce and star in original short films. Founded by

two brothers and their wives, Zeno Mountain Farm’s philosophy is to create a truly inclusive community that builds genuine friendships that transcend stigma and stereotypes. 82 minutes. Ila and Peter Halby of Zeno Mountain Farm will be on hand to answer questions.

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25

WEDNESDAY

Storytelling in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 4 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. Julia Doucet, outreach nurse for the Open Door Clinic, will share how migrant farmers were enabled to tell their story — a project that included the Vermont Folklife Center and artists who provided line drawings to convey each story.

“Identifying and extinguishing inflammation” talk in Middlebury. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 6 p.m., 9 Frog Hollow, Middlebury. Nutritionist John Bagnulo will give a talk on identifying and removing the most common sources of inflammation. For more information call 282‑4079. Free.

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THURSDAY

HUBZone workshop in Middlebury. Thursday, Jan. 26, 10‑11:30 a.m., ACEDC Conference Room, Suite 8, 1590 Route 7 South. ACEDC members and friends are invited to attend a free VT procurement technical assistance center HUBZone workshop. The HUBZone program assists small businesses in gain‑ ing preferential access to federal contracts due to limited economic development in rural communities.

Noonday concert in Middlebury. Thursday, Jan. 26, 12:15‑12:45 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. St. Stephen’s on the Green will present a free 1/2 hour noonday concert on the last Thursday of each month at 12:15 p.m. The concerts are informal (brown bag lunches invited) and light refreshments will be provided. The first concert will feature Rev. Kim Hardy, cellist, playing Scottish composer James MacMillan’s suite “Northern Skies.”

George Matthew Jr., organist of St. Stephen’s, will accompany Rev. Hardy on piano.

Classes at EastView in Middlebury. Thursday, Jan. 26, 3‑4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

EastView resident Nick Clifford will present a class on “The Future of Europe” the first in an eight‑week series.

Author reading in Middlebury. Thursday, Jan. 26, 4:30‑5:30 p.m., Axinn Center, Abernathy Room, Middlebury College. J.M. Tyree will read from and discuss “Vanishing Streets: Journeys in London,” an illustrated travel‑ ogue of the peripheries of “the world’s most visited city.” Tyree is a nonfiction editor of New England Review.

Green Mountain Club Bread Loaf Section annual meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, Jan. 26, 6:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Society meeting space. Our section will cele‑ brate another year of maintaining the Long Trail and leading outdoor activities. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., a brief social time with light refreshments will be followed by the Annual Meeting, followed by the program speaker, Middlebury resident Dan Brown, who will present his trip on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. Free and open to the public. Contact Ruth Penfield 802‑388‑5407 or ruthpen‑ field@gmail.com with questions. Info: www. gmcbreadloaf.org/outings.

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FRIDAY

January story hour in Monkton.

Friday, Jan. 27, 10‑11 a.m., Russell Memorial Library. The Russell Memorial Library in Monkton is hosting a story hour with a simple song, story and craft. All are welcome.

Sledding event in Middlebury. Friday, Jan. 27, 7‑9 p.m., Chellis House, 56 Hillcrest Road, Middlebury College. Sister‑to‑Sister and Brother‑to‑Brother will hold a sledding event for Middle School girls and boys. Free event with lots of treats. For more informa‑ tion contact khanta@middlebury.edu or call 443‑5937.

Border / Zones in Middlebury. Friday, Jan. 27, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Dance Theatre. Border / Zones culminates the two‑semester creative process of the Dance Company of Middlebury (DCM), guided by artistic director Scotty Hardwig, with addi‑ tional choreography by Omar Carrum, Guggenheim fellow and director of the Mazatlán Professional School of Dance, and Delfos Danza, their professional company in residence. Carrum creates an original work for the students during a residency in Middlebury during fall 2016, and the exchange continues on DCM’s tour to Mazatlán, Mexico, in January 2017. Tickets: Public $12, College ID holders $10, Students $6.

Canoe trip

THE GREEN MOUNTAIN Club Bread Loaf Section will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society meeting space in Middlebury. Middlebury resident Dan Brown will give a presentation on his canoe trip on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. Free and open to the public.

Photo credit Dan Brown

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SATURDAY ICAN workshop in Middlebury.

Saturday, Jan. 28, 9 a.m.‑4 p.m.,

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communitycalendar hockey. All ages and abilities welcome. $5 adult; $3 student. Snack bar will be open and rental skates available. Info: www.memorial‑ sportscenter.org.

Border / Zones in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 28, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Dance Theatre. Border / Zones culmi‑ nates the two‑semester creative process of the Dance Company of Middlebury (DCM), guided by artistic director Scotty Hardwig, with additional choreography by Omar Carrum, Guggenheim fellow and director of the Mazatlán Professional School of Dance, and Delfos Danza, their professional company in residence. Carrum creates an original work for the students during a residency in Middlebury during fall 2016, and the exchange continues on DCM’s tour to Mazatlán, Mexico, in January 2017. Tickets: Public $12, College ID holders $10, Students $6.

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Author reading

J.M. TYREE WILL read from and discuss “Vanishing Streets: Journeys in London,” an illustrated travelogue of the peripheries of “the world’s most visited city” on Thursday, Jan. 26, 4:305:30 p.m., at Axinn Center, Middlebury College. Tyree is a nonfiction editor of New England Review.

Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society. The Interfaith Climate Action Network (ICAN) and Middlebury Area Clergy Association (MACA) will offer a workshop titled “Active Hope: Inspiration and Courage for Times of Great Change.” $10 suggested donation. Registration required: contact Heidi Willis, redsprings@myfairpoint.net or 802‑352‑4327.

Arts and crafts annual sale in Brandon.

Saturday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m.‑2 p.m., Compass Music and Arts Center, Brandon. The Compass Music and Arts Center will hold their annual Arts and Crafts Sale, featuring supplies and handmade artwork or crafts at reduced prices. If you are interested in selling your items, spaces can be reserved through Thursday, Jan. 26 by visiting www.cmacvt.org or calling 802‑247‑4295.

Fifth annual orchard celebration in Shoreham. Saturday, Jan. 28, 3‑5 p.m., Champlain Orchards, 3597 Route 74 West, Shoreham. Free sleigh/wagon rides by Hammond’s horses, free hot cider and free acoustic music. There will be warm soup, bread, mulled cider (hard or not) and a heat‑ ing hut to keep warm. Bring sleds, snow‑ shoes, skis, instruments and warm clothes!

Toasting of the trees begins at 4 p.m.

“Racing Extinction” in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 28, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium. A team of artists and activists expose the hidden world of extinction with never‑before‑seen images that will change the way we see the planet. Free. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

Green Mountain donkeyball show in Bristol.

Saturday, Jan. 28, 6‑7 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School gym. Mount Abraham Union High School is sponsoring the Green Mountain Donkeyball show out of Danby.

In Donkeyball, students and community members play basketball while riding donkeys in a safe and fun environment. Children under age 12 will get to meet the sweet, intelligent steeds during intermission without charge.

Concessions will be available. Tickets $8 in advance; $10 at the door. Tickets available at Mt. Abe or at Martin’s Hardware. We will also be raffling off a 2004 Toyota Corolla.

DJ skate night in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 28, 8‑10 p.m., Memorial Sports Center. DJ skate night presented by friends of Middlebury

SUNDAY

Public breakfast in Vergennes.

Sunday, Jan. 29, 7:30‑10 a.m., Vergennes Masonic Lodge, 54 School Street. All you can eat public breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, blueberry pancakes, French toast, home fries, waffles, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits, juice, coffee and tea. $8. Proceeds are used to support various local community needs and organizations.

Free Community Dinner in Vergennes.

Sunday, Jan. 29, 5‑6:30 p.m., Vergennes St. Peter’s Parrish Hall, 85 South Maple St. Corn chowder with croutons, macaroni and hamburger soup, tossed salad, pineapple upside down cake and beverages. Free.

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MONDAY

Tai Chi in Middlebury. Monday, Jan. 30, 10:30‑11:30 a.m., Eastview Terrace. Tai Chi Basics class offered Monday and Wednesdays, Jan. 30 to March 29, sponsored by Age Well and Eastview.

The class is open to everyone over 50 and is free of charge. For more information contact Doreen Peterson at 388‑2649 or email doreenvermont@gmail.com.

Digital marketing trends workshop in Vergennes. Monday, Jan. 30, noon‑1:30 p.m., Kennedy Brothers Building, Vergennes.

Insights LLC will present a workshop titled “2017 Digital Marketing Trends” that will cover how technology has changed the ways that businesses and consumers interact, and how this has permeated all aspects of busi‑ ness, especially marketing. Free for Addison County Chamber members and $10 for non‑members.

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Yeronisos, Cyprus in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 4:30 p.m., Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest, The Orchard (Room 103). Pieter Broucke of the Department of the History of Art and Architecture, and Director of the Arts, will offer a lecture as part of the Carol Rifelj Faculty Lecture Series. Free. Info: www.middlebury. edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

Actors workshop auditions in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 5‑8 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Middlebury Actors Workshop, Town Hall Theater’s resident professional theater company, will hold general auditions for its 2017 season and is seeking experienced actors of all types, ages 18 and up. Auditioners are asked to prepare a short monologue. For details, information, and/or an audition time slot, email Artistic Director Melissa Lourie at Melissa@middleburyactors.org. Info: www. middleburyactors.org.

First Wednesday series in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. Middlebury College Professor Jane Chaplin will discuss how historical writing rose from the influence of two individuals in a talk titled “The Invention of History,” as part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series. Free and open to the public.

Feb

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THURSDAY

Classes at EastView in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 2, 3‑4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

EastView resident Nick Clifford will present a class on “Trade and Politics,” the second in an eight‑week series.

Twist O’ Wool spinning guild meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m., 49 Wilson Road. There will be a general meeting and show and tell, followed by plying wool for this year’s afghan and help with knitting. All are welcome. Info: 453‑5960.

“Amadeus” in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Town Hall Theater

will broadcast “Amadeus,” the first National Theatre Live show of 2017. Tickets $17/$10 for students and may be purchased at www. townhalltheater.org, 802‑382‑9222, at the THT box office or at the door.

Feb

3

FRIDAY

Age Well first Friday luncheon in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 3, arrive after 11 a.m., Middlebury VFW, Exchange Street. A special Valentine’s noon‑ time meal featuring chicken cordon bleu with cheddar sauce, roasted garlic mashed pota‑ toes, peas and carrots, romaine and kale salad with choice of dressing, dinner roll and double layer strawberry cake for dessert. Certified organic regular and decaf coffee donated by Vermont Coffee Company. Advanced reser‑ vations required, call 802‑865‑0360 ext. 1070 to reserve. Suggested donation $5.

LIVEMUSIC 10 Strings in Middlebury. Friday, Jan. 27, 7‑9 p.m., 51 Main.

Zephyr in Brandon. Saturday, Jan. 28, Brandon Music.

The Matt Flinner Trio in Ripton. Saturday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House.

Guagua in Brandon. Saturday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Snake Mountain Bluegrass in Brandon.

Saturday, Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

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TUESDAY

Digital marketing trends workshop in Middlebury. Tuesday, Jan. 31, noon‑1:30 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. Insights LLC will present a workshop titled “2017 Digital Marketing Trends” that will cover how technology has changed the ways that businesses and consumers inter‑ act, and how this has permeated all aspects of business, especially marketing. Free for Addison County Chamber members and $10 for non‑members.

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WEDNESDAY

Tai Chi in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 10:30‑11:30 a.m., Eastview Terrace. Tai Chi Basics class offered Monday and Wednesdays, Jan. 30 to March 29, sponsored by Age Well and Eastview. The class is open to everyone over 50 and is free of charge. For more informa‑ tion contact Doreen Peterson at 388‑2649 or email doreenvermont@gmail.com.

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ST. STEPHEN’S ON the Green in Middlebury will present a free half-hour concert at midday on the last Thursday of each month beginning Jan. 26, from 12:15-12:45 p.m. The Rev. Kim Hardy, cellist, will play Scottish composer James MacMillan’s suite “Northern Skies.” St. Stephen’s organist George Matthew Jr., shown here, will accompany Rev. Hardy on piano. The concerts are informal (brown bag lunches invited) and light refreshments will be provided.

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Zephyr brings their rich harmonies to Brandon An Addison County-based quartet, The quartet knows how to tell Zephyr, is coming to Brandon Music a good story; they carry a strong at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. narrative strain in their songs, Zephyr’s music has been mined in reminiscent of songwriters like the general vein of roots Americana Pierce Pettis and Gillian Welch, and — a harmony-rich, lyric-oriented, they focus on tight and interesting primarily acoustic style of harmonies, and more than anything, a music bringing together refreshing vulnerability, influences of Folk, honesty and passion.

Bluegrass, Blues, Gospel, Dickerson and Nop Country and the singerare the songwriting songwriter tradition. They play a mix of unique team behind Zephyr. originals interspersed

by Greg Pahl Many of their songs with occasional covers have been recorded in by songwriters such as Nashville with some Buddy and Julie Miller, of the top musicians of Gillian Welch, Mark Heard, Bruce that music-rich city.

After a recent Zephyr Cockburn and T Bone Burnett.

The band features Susan Nop on performance, Chris MacIntosh of keyboard, accordion and lead vocals, 88.1 FM in New York said he was Matthew Dickerson on guitar, bass, left with a feeling that “I just bathed harmonica, mandolin and vocals, in a cool mountain-fed spring.”

Kathleen Smith on vocals and He says they are “refreshing and percussion and Dutton Smith on exhilarating at the same time; if you have a chance to see them, do not violin, bass, percussion and vocals.

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Concert tickets are $20. A preconcert dinner is available for $25.

Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show.

Venue is BYOB. Call 247-4295 or email info@brandon-music.net for reservations or for more information.

Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road in Brandon.

DANCE COMPANY The Dance Company of Middlebury will present their new evening of contemporary dance performance, Border | Zones, at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday in Middlebury College’s Dance Theater at the Mahaney Center for the Arts.

Directed by Scotty Hardwig, this concert centers on themes of boundaries and borders between nations, people and ideas, and was produced as part of an international collaboration with Mexican choreographers Omar Carrum and Claudia Lavista, who are both dancers, co-artistic directors and

choreographers of the renowned professional company Delfos Danza Contemporanea, as well as co-directors and teachers at the Mazatlán Professional School of Contemporary Dance (EPDM).

Hardwig has created a new work, “sun breaks down,” in collaboration with the student company, and the evening will also feature a renowned repertory work

by Carrum and Lavista, entitled “Dulce Silencio (Entorno).” This performance follows a premiere at the historic Ángela Peralta Theatre in Mazatlán, Mexico, culminating the company’s two-week residency at the Mazatlan Professional School of Contemporary Dance (EPDM).

Both events feature student dancers from each institution.

A post-performance discussion and reception will follow Friday’s performance.

Tickets are $12 for the general public. The Mahaney Center is located on the campus of Middlebury College, at 72 Porter Field Road, just

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Free parking is available curbside on Route 30 or in the Center for the Arts parking lot. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 443-MIDD (6433) or go to http://go.middlebury. edu/arts.

MIDDAY CONCERT Starting on Thursday, St. Stephen’s-on-the-Green in Middlebury will present a free halfhour noonday concert on the last Thursday of each month at 12:15 p.m. These concerts are informal (brown bag lunches invited) and light refreshments will be provided.

The first concert will feature Rev. Kim Hardy, cellist, playing Scottish composer James MacMillan’s suite “Northern Skies.” The seven movements range in mood from a meditative nocturne to a furious sabre dance. The program will also include an organ suite, entitled “Carnival” by the late concert organist Robert Crandall, depicting early improvised Italian comedy.

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Rev. Hardy on piano.

The film be shown at 3 p.m. and Rev. Hardy holds music degrees again at 8 p.m. in Dana Auditorium from Oberlin and Ithaca Colleges: on College Street (Route 125). It’s an ordained Episcopal priest, she is free. Some of the films in this series interim rector of St. James’ Church may be inappropriate for children. in Essex Junction.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN NEW STUDENT ART EXHIBIT There will be two live A new exhibit of student art, performances this week at Two “Landscape Re-Imagined: The Brothers Tavern located at 86 Main Autumn Campus,” Street in Middlebury. opens on Tuesday in Join Two Brothers Middlebury College’s The works every Wednesday at 9 Johnson Memorial that students p.m. for The Open Mic, Building on Chateau an evening of music, created in Road off College Street comedy or anything Jim Butler’s (Route 125). else. Two Brothers The works that fall class Lounge is a laid back students created in — painting, atmosphere where Jim Butler’s fall class collaborations and — painting, drawing, drawing, libations fuel creativity. photography and photography Alternately hosted by glass — are large- and glass Mark Sikora and Kai scale images of the — are largeStanley, come cheer on campus presented in your friends or let loose new and surprising scale images on the stage. It’s free ways. Students interact of the campus to enter and there is no artistically with presented cover charge.

Middlebury’s natural Then, on Saturday, in new and and built environment the tavern presents The while studying the surprising Robin Gottfried Band rich history of how ways. at 9 p.m. The Robin humans have depicted Gottfried Band features landscape. Their results both Funk and Blues classics as exploit all the fluidly colorful well as original material in their possibilities of pigment to reimagine live set. The band members include our everyday world.

Robin Gottfried on vocals, guitar; The exhibit, which runs through Paul Eddy on bass; Ian Koeller on January 31, is free. Johnson drums; and Adlai Waxman on keys.

Memorial Building is open 8 a.m. There is a $3 cover charge. For more to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information, call Two Brothers at information, call 443-5258.

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Middlebury Fire Department takes time to celebrate MIDDLEBURY — The been approved by the town and is on Middlebury Fire Department and order for delivery in October 2017.

Battell Hose Company • Three new held its annual awards members in the last year. dinner on Dec. 10, 2016, One new • 34 total members at the American Legion ladder truck in the department.

Post 27 in Middlebury. that has been • 230 calls for The dinner was attended approved by service. by current, former the town and • 2,374 total and life members of training hours for the is on order the Middlebury Fire department.

Department, as well as for delivery in Chief Shaw also members of the board of October 2017. presided over the annual directors of the Battell presentation of awards, Hose Company, and guests. which recognizes the contributions Chief David Shaw highlighted and efforts of the members of the several of the department’s Middlebury Fire Department. The accomplishments for the year award recipients for 2016 are: “through the numbers”: Firefighter Randy Garrow for • One new ladder truck that has five years of service; Captain Kirk

Gallipo for five years of service; Captain Paul Garrow for 25 years of service; Captain Kirk Gallipo received the Captain Richard Hayes Training Award for the most hours of training in the department for the prior year (2015) at 198 hours. This award is given in memory of Captain Richard E. Hayes, who passed away in 2001.

Firefighter Jeffrey Carpenter received the Chiefs’ award for outstanding service to the department in 2016.

Chief David Shaw said: “The annual awards dinner is a time for the department, along with spouses and partners, to take some time to reflect on the year that has passed, and to acknowledge the deep commitment

and service of our members to the department and the community. I am honored to lead this group.

“The Middlebury Fire Department is a volunteer organization dedicated to responding effectively and safely to incidents in the pursuit of protecting life, property, and the environment. We do this with a professional attitude underscored by extensive training and respect for our fellow residents, especially in

their times of crises.

“We value our fellow firefighters and equipment, as our lives depend on them. The Middlebury Fire Department is supported by the generosity of the residents, businesses, and property owners of Middlebury. In return, we deliver protection, day and night, worthy of a big city yet reflective of the small community in which we live.”

Where does historical writing come from?

MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury College professor Jane Chaplin will discuss how historical writing rose from the influence of two individuals in a talk at Ilsley Public Library in Middlebury on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. Her talk, “The Invention of History,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series and is free and open to the public.

We take history for granted, but it owes its inception and survival to two extraordinary individuals.

Chaplin will look at the contributions of Herodotus (ca. 484-424) and Thucydides (ca. 455-400) to the development of historiography.

Originally from suburban Boston, Jane Chaplin received her bachelors from Brown, a Master of Studies from Oxford, and a master’s and doctorate from Princeton. She moved to Vermont in 1992 to take up a position in the Classics Department at Middlebury College.

She shares the teaching of Greek and Latin with her departmental colleagues and has responsibility for the ancient history curriculum, offering courses on the Greek and Roman worlds in alternate

years. Her area of specialization is classical historiography, especially the Roman historian Livy, on whom she has produced three books.

The Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays series is held on the first Wednesday of every month from October through May in nine communities statewide, featuring speakers of national and regional renown. Talks in Middlebury are held at Ilsley

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Students of the Week from area High Schools Otter Valley Union High School Mount Abraham Union High School Otter Valley Union High School is pleased to announce Colby McKay as its Student of the Week. Colby lives in Chittenden with his parents, Dawn and Nate McKay. His sister, Mackenzie, is a sixth-grader at Lothrop Elementary School.

At Otter Valley, Colby has had many great opportunities to succeed and become a better student. He has made the honor roll each marking period for four years. During junior year he received awards for excellence in sports medicine, “You and the Law” and Advanced American Studies; as well as the George Washington Book Award. Colby is currently enrolled in AP Literature, AP European History, AP Biology and Pre-Calculus; after Pre-Calculus ends he will enroll in Advanced Anatomy. Beyond academics, Colby has been involved varsity football, grades 9-12; varsity baseball, 9-12; Walking Stick Theatre, 12; and Student Council, 12.

Colby works at the Mountain Top Inn and Resort as a busser — one or two days on the weekends during the school year and five or six days a week during breaks and summer. During two years on the job he has increased his ability to talk to people and solve problems, and become more of an independent leader who can help others.

Outside school Colby enjoys playing football and baseball, hiking, swimming Colby McKay and relaxing with family and friends.

O.V.U.H.S. Colby says that high school can be a stressful, crazy and very busy time.

However, he has learned how to manage his time and workload, and also enjoy the company of friends and the social life of being in high school. His advice to other students would be to work hard and always try your best at everything you do; never give up on something just because you have told yourself that you can’t do it. Determination and perseverance are two major characteristics that will always be there to help you pull through.

After graduating, Colby plans to attend Ithaca College, University of Vermont or Quinnipiac University, and get a doctorate in physical therapy, which he hopes to use to help athletes or veterans recover from injuries.

Colby has impressed his teachers.

“He is one of the most exceptional students I have encountered in my over 30 years of teaching,” Mrs. Cioffredi says.

“I taught Colby in my sports medicine class. He has a combination of a positive attitude and the belief that he can always improve, which is rare in a high school student, but so essential to the learning process.”

Mrs. Willard says, “He is a quiet leader who does not need the limelight and is quick to share accolades with his group members. He is the type of driven, engaging and curious student that helped make our classroom a lively environment and a safe place to take intellectual risks.”

Mount Abraham Union High School is pleased to announce Madison “Madi” Gilley as its Student of the Week. Madison lives in Bristol with her parents, Kim Pandiani and Mike Gilley. Her younger sister, Isabelle Gilley, is a seventh-grader at Mount Abraham.

Throughout high school Madison has received a few academic achievements. In ninth grade she entered the Bernie Sanders State of the Union Essay contest, and her essay was one of the top 20 essays from students all around the state. Because of this honor, Madison went to a roundtable discussion with Sen. Bernie Sanders as well as the other students, and her essay was entered into the Congressional Record. In ninth and tenth grade, Madison received Academic Excellence Awards at MAUHS. During the summer, Madison babysits and occasionally works at the local Pony Rides run by Harvest Moon Valley Ranch in Starksboro.

She is also involved with the local Young Life organization and has been in the New Haven Dairy 4-H club throughout high school. Both of these programs regularly engage in community service, as well as community-oriented activities such as volunteering at the Bristol Food Shelf.

Madison Gilley Outside of school, Madison enjoys spending time with friends and M.A.U.H.S. family.

Madison’s advice to other students would be that Mount Abraham is a very accepting school. She says that school is stressful and can be very difficult, but it’s important to remember that there is always someone around to help; ask a friend, one of your peers or any of your teachers. It may seem scary to approach your teachers to ask for help or an extension, but if you explain your situation to them, they are very understanding and want to help you in any way that they can.

After graduation, Madison plans to attend college in the fall.

Yearbook Teacher Colleen Kiley said, “Madison is a thoughtful and dedicated yearbook student.

Whether volunteering to take photographs or teaching a younger student how to complete a task, she always acts as a positive role model and member of our learning community.”

Assistant Principal Justin Bouvier states, “Madison is a kind and thoughtful young woman. She considers the needs of others before herself. She is one of the most empathic members of the Mt. Abraham UM/HS community.”

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Vermont Fish and Wildlife Hunters took 697 black bears this season MONTPELIER — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department reports that bear hunters in Vermont had a safe and successful hunting season in 2016. Preliminary numbers show that hunters took 697 black bears during the 81days of the twopart early and late bear seasons. There also were no hunting-related shooting incidents.

This is higher than the past 10-year average of 520 bears being taken, but it is consistent with the goal of stabilizing the bear population to within 4,500 to 6,000

bears, according to Fish & Wildlife Department bear biologist Forrest Hammond.

In 2016, hunters took a majority of the bears, 547, in the early season and only 150 in the late bear season, which overlaps with the November deer season.

Many large bears were reported with 21 weighing over 300 pounds and several over 400 pounds.

In the previous year, hunters took nearly equal numbers of bears in the early and late seasons.

Hammond noted that participation

in the early bear season has remained high with large numbers of hunters choosing to purchase a $5 early season bear tag. “Between an abundant population, a long hunting season and the potential of harvesting delicious and nutritious bear meat, Vermonters and visitors are becoming increasingly interested in hunting this big game animal,” said Hammond.

Bear hunters continue to provide information that is valuable for managing the species including bringing their bear into one of 150 game check stations and by completing hunter effort surveys.

Spring, fall turkey hunts show near record numbers MONTPELIER —Vermont wild turkey hunters had successful spring and fall hunting seasons in 2016, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department.

An initial review of hunting results revealed 6,798 turkeys were taken by hunters during Vermont’s three turkey hunting seasons — the spring youth hunt, the regular May spring season and the fall turkey hunt.

Young turkey hunters mentored by experienced hunters took 662 bearded turkeys, which are almost always males, during the youth

turkey hunt on the weekend before the regular spring season.

Hunters took 4,875 bearded turkeys in the May 1-31 regular spring turkey season.

Fall turkey hunting during October and November produced 1,261 turkeys of either sex, which was higher than last year’s harvest.

“This year’s total was the closest we’ve come to the record turkey harvest of 6,970 in 2013, said

wild turkey project leader Amy Alfieri. “A mild winter and normal reproduction over the past couple years contributed to the healthy 2016 harvest.”

Vermont’s wild turkey population is estimated at 45,000 to 60,000 birds.

For more information regarding Vermont’s wild turkeys visit Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s website at www.vtfishandwildlife.com.

Deer season reports show good numbers

MONTPELIER — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says preliminary numbers show 16,160 deer were taken during Vermont’s 2016 deer hunting seasons.

Reports from big game check stations indicate hunters had successful deer seasons in 2016, taking 3,447 deer in archery season, 1,438 in youth season, 7,725 in rifle season, and 3,550 in muzzleloader season. The 16,160 deer brought home by hunters yielded more than three million meals of local nutritious venison.

“The legal buck harvest of 9,968 was 19 percent more than the previous three-year average of 8,372, and the highest buck harvest since 2002,” said deer project leader Nick Fortin. “Harvest numbers increased during all four seasons, and the total harvest of 16,160 is the second-highest since 2002.

“The increased harvest was primarily due to the exceptionally mild winter of 2016 which allowed more deer to survive. Additionally, the department issued nearly twice as many muzzleloader antlerless deer permits this year to provide more harvest opportunity and to limit population growth in some parts of the state.”

The primary goal of Vermont’s

deer management strategy is to keep the deer herd stable, healthy and in balance with available habitat.

“Maintaining an appropriate number of deer on the landscape ensures deer and the habitats that support them remain in good condition and productive,” said Fortin. “This year’s harvest clearly demonstrates how productive our deer herd can be.”

Each year the department operates biological check stations during deer hunting seasons to gather information on the age, sex, field dressed weight, antler characteristics and overall health of Vermont’s deer herd. In 2016, biological data were collected from 1,830 deer examined during the two-day youth season and November rifle season.

To provide additional data, hunters submitted more than 2,700 teeth from bucks harvested during the rifle season. Fortin adds, “The effort made by hunters and many of our big game reporting stations to collect teeth during rifle season will greatly improve our understanding of Vermont’s buck population.”

The 2016 report on deer hunting seasons with final numbers will be on Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s website (www.vtfishandwildlife. com) in early February.

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An Enchanted Hour with Rogers & Hammerstein: Join pianist Robert Wyatt in a lively program exploring this talented songwriting team who produced hit musicals including: Oklahoma!, Carousel, State Fair, South Pacific, The King and I, Cinderella, The Flower Drum Song and finally, The Sound of Music.

Come and sing along as Robert plays their songs on the piano, shares original cast recordings, film clips & interviews. Learn aboiut the lives of these two icons of the Ameican musical whose songs have kept the American public hopeful through wars, recessions, natural Rescheduled disasters, and political intrigue.

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Beau Ties names Smith and Day Tall as co-presidents MIDDLEBURY — Beau Ties Ltd. of Vermont has named Elizabeth Smith and Cy Day Tall as the company’s new co-president / CEO. The pair will assume leadership over all corporate functions including merchandising, operations, production, marketing, technology, finance and sales.

David Mutter, co-owner and chairman, when making the announcement said, “This is long overdue recognition of the leadership roles Liz and Cy have

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“As Beau Ties has grown,” said Mutter, “our management routine has naturally evolved. Cy, Liz and I would caucus daily on

everything from fabric selection to long-term strategy, and it became increasingly apparent to me that beyond working extraordinarily well together, Liz and Cy really drive excellence across the company.

“Liz Smith joined Beau Ties 17 years ago and has served in a series of leadership roles from customer service to sales. Her greatest impact, though, is her unique ability to serve as the ‘voice of the customer,’” said Mutter. “No one

knows men’s accessories better than she does. She is recognized throughout the industry for her ability to spot trends, translate them into innovative designs and curate collections that resonate with our customers — from individual buyers to, quite literally, the White House. Our customers return to us year after year because of the skills and service levels Liz has instilled at Beau Ties. It is reassuring to know that she will guide our team for years to come.

“Prior to today’s announcement,” said Mutter, “Cy Tall served as Beau Ties’ chief marketing officer, and was responsible for all marketing and promotional

elements of the business. However, her analytical mind has proven to be as sharp as her creative flair, and her responsibilities have expanded to include operations, finance and human resources. Cy is the ultimate creative problem solver. Whether it’s a marketing campaign or a strategic decision, she’s able to disaggregate an issue and formulate a truly original approach. I know of no other executive who can freely jump from writing catalog copy to producing financial statements as quickly and as adeptly as Cy. I’m thrilled to know she’ll be leading our team going forward.”

Sotheby’s realty names Mecier-Brochu manager

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SOUTH BURLINGTON — Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty has announced the promotion of Laurie Mecier-Brochu to Regional Manager of Central Vermont and Champlain Valley areas for the company. MecierBrochu has been with Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty for over seven years, most recently as managing broker of the company’s Rutland office. She will now be responsible for overseeing and growing the company’s offices in South Burlington, Middlebury, Vergennes and Stowe in addition to Rutland.

“While a new position always comes with some anxiety, I look forward to working with the agents

to help them navigate their careers as successful Realtors,” Mecier-Brochu said in a press release. “The demands on agents is great as they juggle listings, sales, new technologies and continuing education all while trying to be part of their families and communities. I hope to be able to be of value to them by sharing my experiences, listening to their needs and bringing to them training, direction and encouragement.”

Staige Davis, CEO at Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty, added, “This is a well deserved promotion for Laurie. She is a leader in the community and in our firm. These qualities, as well as her experience in the field make her a great choice for this position.”

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Employers deal with drug addicts in the workplace Addison County leaders share their knowledge

By CHRISTY LYNN ADDISON COUNTY — Substance abuse and the debilitating affects that addiction can have on individuals and communities has been in the news a lot lately.

Gov. Peter Shumlin gave a harrowing State of the State Address back in 2014 that called attention to the opiate addiction crisis, and task forces at the state and local levels have been formed to help provide services and tools for recovery.

In his first day of office, Gov. Phil Scott signed an executive order that established the Opiate Coordination Council, carrying forward a campaign promise to respond to the crisis from prevention, treatment and law enforcement angles.

Organizations at the local level such as the Counseling Service of Addison County (CSAC), Turning Point Center and the Addison County Committee on Opiate Addiction are working to support and assist hundreds of people in Addison County who are struggling with addiction, as are health practices like Bristol Internal Medicine and Brandon Medical Center. Support groups have formed and resources like addictionhelpvt.com (formed by the Addison County Committee on Opiate Addiction) provide safe forums and increase education in our communities. But addiction is still a disease that carries with it social stigma and incites fear.

To help break some of these barriers and bring the conversation forward, Addison County Chamber of Commerce President

Sue Hoxie invited some of the area’s experts chemicals released in the brain. The problem, on drug addiction to give a seminar on “how Donnis explained, is that while that “feel drug addiction affects your business” last good” reaction was easy to obtain the first Wednesday, Jan. 18. time an individual got high (and his/her brain These experts would address warning signs was introduced to the chemical), the brain’s that might tip an employer off to a drug abuse chemistry quickly changes and tolerance to the problem. It was hoped that this seminar will chemical exposure increases. In other words, start a discussion about how it gets harder and harder people who are in recovery to feel good, and therefore from addiction can still be requires more and more valuable and trust-worthy exposure to the chemical employees. in order to elicit that “feel “Given that opioid good” reaction. addiction is such an issue Understanding what is in our community, it’s happening to someone safe to assume that area who is addicted makes businesses may employ it easier to understand workers who are struggling how you might be able with addiction or are in to help, Donnis explains, recovery,” Hoxie said. which is why he and the “We hope our members Committee on Opiate can better understand the Addiction work to provide warning signs, how they can information and resources assist employees, and learn not just to those suffering about the many resources from addiction, but also to that are available locally or those around them. Their from the state.” website, addictionhelpvt.

While attendance at the com, is therefore an seminar at Ilsley Public informational tool as well Library was low, the three as an emergency tool and REIGLE presenters were able to a resource tool for more outline some compelling facts. messages for how to support those seeking “Addiction is a progressive disease,” help. explains Moira Cook, Addison County district “Addiction is a behavioral and chemical director for Vermont’s Department of Health. challenge,” says Bob Donnis, community It can vary significantly from person to person member of the Addison County Committee on and therefore it’s possible for someone to be a Opiate Addiction. It develops from a habitual “functioning addict” for a very long time. behavior seeking a “feel good” reaction to In the workplace, that can be challenging,

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The best thing to do, Cook says, is to reach out to them and figure out what’s going on: “It’s not always an easy conversation to have and must be handled delicately, but simply talking to an employee when there’s suspicious behavior is a good place to start.”

Steve Reigle works with the employment services branch of the Counseling Service of Addison County. It’s his job to help people who have barriers to employment find jobs and stay in the workforce. His best advice to employers is to focus on the job that needs to get done and make sure the employee is keeping up with performance.

“As employers you can’t legally force an employee to seek help,” Reigle said. “Even if you suspect an addiction, the best thing you can do is hold someone accountable for their behavior and performance in their job and make sure they know when you see it slip.”

(See Addiction, Page 26)

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Study up before chosing which cleanse is right for you Benefits from cleanses vary depending on methods

By CHRISTY LYNN As the holiday season wraps up, party schedules quiet down and the New Year brings reflection and contemplation, people tend to think about what patterns and behaviors they want to change and which they want to reinforce.

Nutrition and diet are often top of the list, especially following those binge-eating days of holiday gatherings when any sliver of dietary guidelines or self-control tend to get thrown out the window.

A popular kickstart to a new dietary regimen is a cleanse.

Cleanses can be designed to target one particular organ in the body (such as the colon, kidney, liver or skin), or intended to effect several organs at once. The purpose of most cleanses is to hit the “restart” button on your digestive system, eliminating some of the toxins that build up within the body and expelling chemicals and pollutants that your body absorbs in the food you eat, beverages you drink and air you breathe.

But while this may sound terrific, it’s important to do some research before

selecting a program that’s right for you.

Thanks to the worldwide web of commercial items for sale, it can be difficult to filter through the expensive kits or intensive programs that could land you on the couch (or in the bathroom) feeling crummy for days on end. Many are more commercially motivated than they are effective, so make sure you know what you’re getting into. Alternatively, you can start with easy and free cleanses that involve simply eliminating the elements of your diet that are inflammatory or hard to process (like fatty meat products, dairy, soy or yeast). For instance, you could add some extra apple cider vinegar, lemon juice or green tea to your diet and be well on your way to increasing your digestive capacity and lowering your blood sugar (two common elements of many cleanses).

Steve Hare, owner of Vermont Sun fitness center, says he gives nutritional advise to friends and gym members all the time. “When it comes to cleansing, I suggest two things,” Hare said. “One, is simply to fast for a couple of days. Just drink water — it’s simple and flushes your system, preparing you for a fresh start.”

The other cleanse Hare has recommended is a raw food cleanse. “This one is nice because you can keep it up for longer, basically just eating clean, fresh vegetables and fruits,” he said.

Some other common purgatives include what’s popularly known as the Master Cleanse, juice cleanses, colon cleanses and general detox cleanses. It’s a good idea to

seek advise from other health and nutrition experts and doctors about cleansing and whether it is safe and appropriate for you.

MASTER CLEANSE The Master Cleanse has been popularized by celebrities like Beyoncé, Gweneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie, who have publically touted its benefits for quick weight loss. During this cleanse one simply limits all intakes to four ingredients for between three and 10 days. Those ingredients are water, maple syrup, cayenne and lemon juice.

Supporters of the Master Cleanse tout the benefits of each ingredient, suggesting that your body receives enough nutrients to sustain a healthy lifestyle while working to eliminate waste and cleanse the digestive track throughout the period of the cleanse.

High quality maple syrup contains a variety of minerals and vitamins, as well as the sugar that maintains your energy level and provides minimal calories.

Lemon juice suppresses the appetite and also creates more bile in the liver, which traps fat molecules and enables them to easily pass through the digestive system.

Cayenne pepper increases metabolism and aids in digestion. It

also contains vitamins A, B and C, as well as calcium and potassium.

While this cleanse could have powerful detoxing properties (especially when combined with a recommended saltwater rinse and laxative tea), it does receive criticism from health experts who say that it’s unsustainable as a diet and that there’s little proof of the detox benefits. Other critics say that the reliance upon sugar as part of this cleanse is problematic as sugar is a major inflammatory agent in the body.

JUICE CLEANSES The juice cleanse is also quite simply a diet whereby fruit and vegetable juices are the only things consumed for a period of time, generally between one and two weeks. Advocates of juice cleansing suggest that your body will continue to receive valuable nutrients, vitamins and minerals and maintain energy and immune strength while allowing the digestive system to detoxify, renew and heal.

Critics of juice cleansing again argue that fruit juices are especially sugary and without the fiber that generally comes with eating a complete fruit or vegetable, your body has difficulty processing the concentrated sugars in the juice.

COLON CLEANSES The colon’s function in your (See Cleanses, Page 27)

What is a dilated eye exam and why is it important?

Dilation occurs through insertion of drops into your eyes to widen the pupil. The pupil is a hole, appears black and is in the center of your iris, the colored part of the eye. The pupil controls the amount of light entering the eye. Dilation controls the pupil by making it bigger in order to be able to look into the eye with light. The drops take about 15-20 minutes to begin opening the pupil. Symptoms associated with dilation include difficult time focusing on near objects and sensitivity to light, both lasting 4-5 hours on average but can last longer depending on the individual.

Eye care providers can obtain a much clearer and larger view of the eye anatomy and tissues through dilation. The structures optometrists and ophthalmologists view are your optic nerve, macula, retina, vessels, and vitreous. The vessels in your retina are the only arteries and veins in your body able to be viewed naturally and unobstructed without surgery or further intervention. Screening for eye conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, retinal detachments, tears and holes along with many other ocular diseases are more easily detected through dilation. Many systemic conditions are also screened; diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), heart conditions, cancer, brain tumors, and more. Early detection can make all the difference in treating systemic and ocular conditions.

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Glaucoma: Diagnosis is key to saving your eyesight Every New Year, many people make a list of things they will do to stay healthy so they can feel their best. But, many of them do not realize that feeling one’s best includes seeing one’s best, too.

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month — the perfect time to spread the word about the disease.

So, this year, the National Institutes of Health’s National Eye Health Education Program is urging people to add learning about glaucoma to their to-do list for 2017.

“Your eyes will thank you for it,” said program senior manager Cyn Davis.

Davis said these are some key things to know: 1.

Glaucoma can cause vision loss and blindness, which can’t be reversed. Glaucoma causes fluid to build up in your eye, causing pressure that can damage the optic nerve, which

To learn more about glaucoma, visit www.nei.nih.gov/glaucoma. transfers visual images to your brain. But, you can save your vision with early detection and treatment.

2. There are no early symptoms. Glaucoma often has no early warning signs. No pain. No

discomfort. No blurry vision. Only advanced glaucoma will affect your vision. Don’t wait for symptoms to visit your eye doctor and have your eyes checked.

3. In the United States, half the people who have glaucoma don’t know they do. Nearly 3 million Americans have glaucoma. Half don’t know it. Lack of awareness and the absence of symptoms are preventing people from detecting the disease early. You can change that — find out if you have glaucoma.

4. Some people are at higher risk than others.

African Americans over age 40, all adults over 60 — especially Hispanics/Latinos, and people with a family history of glaucoma are at higher risk, making early detection especially important. Are you at higher risk? Talk to your family about glaucoma.

5. There is only one way to know if you have glaucoma. Getting a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the only way to find out if you have glaucoma. During the exam, an eye care professional places drops in your eyes to widen the pupils and looks for signs of the disease in the optic nerve.

Now that you’ve got the facts about glaucoma, make a resolution for healthier vision, Davis said.

Schedule a comprehensive dilated eye exam today.

And encourage your friends and loved ones to do the same.

A few tips for understanding health savings accounts WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF HSAS? There are advantages and disadvantages to HSAs. HSA account holders can control how their saved money is spent, and there’s no risk of losing the money at the end of the year because it rolls over. Taxes are not paid on money going into the HSA. In addition, employers can contribute to HSAs, and account holders do not lose their balances when they change jobs.

Disadvantages include the challenge of setting aside money to put into the HSA, especially if finances are tight. One who has certain medical situations that are urgent may find that budgeting for an HSA is impractical.

A RETIREMENT SAVING VEHICLE In addition to the other benefits mentioned, HSAs can be used as a way to invest in retirement.

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The mainstay of dry eye treatment is tear replacement with artificial tears. These are over-the-counter lubricant drops that can be used as needed up to several times a day. Preservative-free artificial tears are available for those who need to use artificial tears more than every two hours. Thicker tears, gels and ointments are also available for more severe forms of dry eye.

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Another treatment for dry eyes is the placement of punctal plugs in the tear duct openings to block the tear drainage system and keep more tears on the eye surface.

Tears evaporate like any other liquid. You can take steps to prevent evaporation. In winter, when indoor heating is in use, a humidifier or a pan of water on the radiator adds moisture to dry air. Wraparound glasses may reduce the drying effect of the wind.

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How you can maximize your gym workout and membership (MS) — Ringing in the new year might be about toasting to good fortune and reminiscing with family and friends. But for many people, New Year’s Eve also may be spent thinking about New Year’s resolutions, many of which may focus on getting healthy and fit in the year ahead.

No one signs up for a gym membership hoping for mediocre results. Therefore, here is

how to get the most out of a gym membership and regular workouts.

• Get inside the door. The first step to realizing results is to go to the gym. Statistics indicate that within a month or two of joining a gym, attendance numbers dwindle even though people continue to pay for memberships when they are not going to the gym. Schedule time at the gym as you would any other activity. If

you need motivation to go, enlist a friend to join and get you to attend.

• Do something you love. Gyms cater to so many different workout experiences these days that gym-goers need not worry about getting bored with their fitness routines. Start out with an activity you enjoy doing, or experiment with different activities until you find one that you find enjoyable. You may be allowed to

sample classes without paying for a different membership plan, or even just observe outside of the studio door to get a sense of what may interest you.

• Work with a trainer. Gyms employ personal trainers who can help novices learn the ropes.

New members can rely on personal training sessions to familiarize themselves with a gym’s equipment and the proper techniques to employ when using that equipment. Trainers also can play key supportive rolls in members’ workouts, helping to keep clients motivated on those days when the enthusiasm is waning.

• Vary your w o r k o u t s .

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Addiction (Continued from Page 19) In many cases, Reigle says, their job might be the one thing that seems stable for someone suffering from addiction. Understanding that their job is at risk if their behavior doesn’t change lights a fire under them that provides the incentive to “jump off the platform” and “As employers you can’t seek help.

The CSAC legally force e m p l o y m e n t an employee to services program seek help. Even is funded by a grant through the if you suspect United Way of an addiction, Addison County the best thing and has provided you can do is assistance to hold someone between 40 and 60 local people accountable for this past year. their behavior The demand is and performance high and Reigle in their job and says they almost make sure they always have a know when you waitlist of people who need help. see it slip.”

— Steve Reigle The program handles mental, physical, psychological and “real world” challenges that people face as they reintegrate into workplace environments and cope with how to interact with people who may or may not know about their addiction issues.

The program also supports and educates employers working with people in recovery and helps them know what they can expect.

“Simply because someone uses or has used

(drugs) does not make them a bad person and does not make them a bad employee,” said Reigle.

But there are a variety of challenges that these people might face, ranging from losing their driver’s licenses and not having easy means of transportation to struggling with insecure housing, domestic issues, physical pain and feelings of illness while they are on the road to recovery.

Thanks to this multipronged approach, this CSAC employment services program has been quite successful, boasting a 90 percent employment rate among people who have gone through the program.

Similarly, thanks to the outreach and informational efforts of the program, more and more employers in Addison County are opening to the possibility of giving a job to those suffering from addiction.

The goal is to provide evidence to addicts that there is hope that recovery can enable them to resume a productive role in society, and also to employers that while addiction can have horrible affects on individuals and performance in the workplace, it is a disease that can be resolved and former addicts can again be excellent friends, family members, and employees.

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Cleanses (Continued from Page 20) digestive system (get ready, we’re getting personal) is to remove water from digested foods and move the remaining solid waste, called stool, through its coils to the anus. The purpose of a colon cleanse is essentially to scrub the walls of the colon and clear out any built-up waste that could be causing digestive issues. There are many types of colon cleanses ranging from medical procedures to simple dietary regimens. We’ll stick to the latter, here.

Fermented foods and foods high in fiber are the best for cleaning the colon. Fermented

foods like yogurt, cultured vegetables like kimchi or sauerkraut, kefir or kombucha contain probiotics that add healthy bacteria to the gut. Fibrous foods like leafy green vegetables, seeds and fresh fruit help to bulk up the fecal matter in your intestines and push things through the track, cleaning as they go.

Focus on healthy fats like olive oil, coconut oil and avocados.

Avoid (as much as possible) meat products, dairy, gluten and added sugar. These are generally the culprits of colon build-up, so avoiding them and focusing on the high fiber diet for 5-14 days will serve you well.

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The environmental factors can involve negative influences from family and/or friends, life stresses (money, relationship problems) and more.

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Late goals sink Tiger boys, 4-1 ESSEX — The host Essex boys’ hockey team finally cracked the Tiger defense and goaltending in Saturday’s third period and rallied for a 4-1 victory.

The Tigers took a 1-0 lead in the second period on an Andrew Gleason power-play strike, but Hornet Jonah Janaro tied the game five minutes into the third period. Grady Cram put Essex (5-5) on top for good, and Hornet Nick McGovern added a shorthanded goal with the Tigers pressing for a tie. Essex added an empty-net strike.

Sam Foster made 14 saves for Essex, and Tiger goalie Doug Delorenzo stopped 34 shots as MUHS dropped to 5-4-1.

MUHS girls fall to late rally ESSEX — Host Essex rallied past the Middlebury Union High School girls’ hockey team on Saturday, 3-1, in a battle of Division I contenders.

The result, the Tigers’ first loss, left Essex (9-1), MUHS (7-1-1) and Rutland (10-1-1 after winning on Saturday) in a three-way duel for the top spot, with no other team close.

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Score BOARD

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys’ Hockey 1/21 Essex vs. MUHS...............................4-1 Girls’ Hockey 1/21 Essex vs. MUHS...............................3-1 Boys’ Basketball 1/20 OV vs. Vergennes.........................74-69 1/20 Brattleboro vs. MUHS...................75-63 1/20 Mill River vs. Mt. Abe....................61-46 Girls’ Basketball 1/19 Burr & Burton vs. OV....................48-35 1/20 Mt. Mansfield vs. Mt. Abe.............45-40 1/20 North Country vs. VUHS...............55-35 1/20 MUHS vs. Milton...........................59-43 COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Hockey 1/20 Midd. vs. Bowdoin............................2-1 1/21 Bowdoin vs. Midd.................... 2-1 (OT) Men’s Hockey 1/20 Colby vs. Midd..................................4-3 1/21 Midd. vs. Bowdoin............................5-1 Women’s Basketball 1/22 Midd. vs. Williams.........................85-67 Men’s Basketball 1/22 Williams vs. Midd..........................89-65

COMMODORE ADAM GILL, left, puts a shot over Otter Valley defender Payson Williams Friday night in Brandon. Gill led Vergennes with 21 points. Right, Otter junior Josh Letourneau scores two of his 19 points. Otter Valley held off a fourth-quarter challenge and won, 74-69.

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By ANDY KIRKALDY BRANDON — The Otter Valley Union High School boys’ basketball team used a balanced attack to control most of its Friday game vs. visiting Vergennes, but had to hold off a late Commodore surge before prevailing, 74-69.

Four Otters reached double figures — senior guard Derek Aines and junior guard Josh Letourneau led with 19 points apiece, senior guard Dylan Mackie chipped in 13, and sophomore forward Tyler Rowe added 10 — as OV never trailed after an Aines jumper made it 4-3 three minutes into the game.

That hoop was part of a 17-5 run that began after VUHS senior Dylan Bradford opened the scoring by draining a three 1:30 after tipoff.

Aines hit two jumpers, two free throws and a three-pointer in the run.

It also included a Mackie trey and

began with a Letourneau drive to the hoop and ended at 1:55 when Letourneau took a pass from Aines and swished a trey that made it 17-8. OV led after one period, 20-12, despite VUHS senior guard Adam Gill scoring five of his game-high 21 points.

OV Coach Greg Hughes was not happy with his team in a Tuesday win over Mount Abraham and in a loss to Mill River a week before, but felt better after seeing effective offensive on Friday.

“We haven’t been scoring very well. We haven’t been moving the ball very well, and we haven’t been shooting the ball,” Hughes said. “So tonight just to have them come out with that kind of confidence was definitely a big step forward.”

He credited Aines for setting the tone for OV, which improved to 7-3.

“When he comes out with the intent that he’s going to dominate, the

rest of the team just kind of gets on board,” he said.

The 1-9 Commodores were coming off a win over Mount Abe, their first of the winter, about which Coach Peter Quinn felt better. But on Friday Quinn noted OV’s six first-half three-pointers as evidence his team could do better on defense.

“In the first half we didn’t get to the three shooters at all,” Quinn said.

He contrasted that effort to the fourth quarter, when the Commodores’ defensive effort created transition hoops, they held OV to eight points in the first six minutes, and cut a 14-point lead to 63-61 with 2:00 to go.

“Maybe there’s a lesson there,” Quinn said. “If we had that defensive intensity in the first half, they probably would have had 10 fewer points and it would have been a different game.”

Back in the second quarter, OV maintained its first-period edge and led by 36-28 at the half. Bradford scored six for VUHS in the period, and junior forward Casey Kimball powered inside for six of his eight total points. Mackie did most of his damage in those eight minutes, breaking loose for 12 points to account for most of OV’s second-quarter output.

Junior forward Lance Bergmans started to make his presence felt for the Commodores in the third period, scoring their first six points of the half. But buckets from senior forward Tyler Peterson, a drive by Letourneau and a Payson Williams hoop set up by Letourneau offset Bergmans’ outburst.

But two strong Bradford moves cut the score to 42-38, and Hughes called for time at 4:34. OV responded with (See Hoops, Page 31)

PAGE 30 — Addison Independent, Monday, January 23, 2017

In high school basketball

MUHS girls are the only winners

By ANDY KIRKALDY ADDISON COUNTY — Local teams faced a tough stretch in high school basketball play late last week, as other than in the clash between the Otter Valley and Vergennes boys on Friday (see story on Page 29), only the Middlebury Union girls emerged with a victory.

Coming up short as the teams reached or neared the midpoint of the season were the Mount Abraham boys and girls, the VUHS girls, the Tiger boys, and the OV girls.

TIGER GIRLS On Friday night, Keagan Dunbar scored 18 in the first quarter to help the Middlebury Union High School girls get off to a fast start in a 59-43 win BASKETBALL at Milton.

Dunbar finished with 37 as the Tigers improved to 6-2 with their fourth straight win.

EAGLE GIRLS On Friday, visiting Mount Mansfield outscored the Eagle girls by 13-2 in the fourth quarter to pull out a 45-40 victory. The Eagles dropped to 5-5 despite 17 points and 11 rebounds from Emma Carter and 12 points from Jalen Cook.

EAGLE BOYS On Friday host Mill River opened with a 24-12 first quarter on the way to defeating the Mount Abe boys, 61-46. The Eagles fought back to within eight in the third period, but came no closer against the 10-1 Minutemen. Chris Wood (13 points) and Dustin Whitcomb (eight) led the 4-6 Eagles.

VUHS GIRLS On Friday, visiting North Country defeated the shorthanded VUHS girls, 55-35. VUHS missed two starters due to injury and illness, and a third had to leave the game with an illness. Morgan Lynk (seven points) and Shay Pouliot (six) paced the 6-3 Commodores.

TIGER BOYS On Friday, the Tiger boys gave visiting Brattleboro a battle in a 75-63 setback. Trey Kaufmann (18 points) and J.D. Goettelmann (14) combined for 32 points, but could not prevent the Tigers from dropping to 0-10. Their Lake Division schedule will begin after one more game vs. a Division I Metro foe, Colchester, and should offer MUHS opportunities for breakthroughs.

•Schedule• HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys’ Hockey 1/25 MUHS at S. Burlington...........5:20 p.m.

1/28 MUHS at Woodstock..............8:10 p.m.

Girls’ Hockey 1/25 MUHS at Spaulding................5:30 p.m.

1/27 Beekmantown at MUHS.........5:30 p.m.

Boys’ Basketball 1/24 MUHS at Colchester....................7 p.m.

1/24 VUHS at Montpelier.....................7 p.m.

1/24 Mt. Anthony at OV.......................7 p.m.

1/24 Fair Haven at Mt. Abe..................7 p.m.

1/26 VUHS at Missisquoi.....................7 p.m.

1/27 MUHS at Mt. Abe.........................7 p.m.

1/27 Hartford at OV.............................7 p.m.

Girls’ Basketball 1/25 MUHS at Colchester....................7 p.m.

1/25 Milton at Mt. Abe..........................7 p.m.

1/25 Mt. Mansfield at VUHS................7 p.m.

1/28 OV at Hartford.............................7 p.m.

1/28 VUHS at MUHS....................12:30 p.m.

1/28 Missisquoi at Mt. Abe..............1:30 p.m.

1/28 Brattleboro at OV....................2:30 p.m.

Wrestling 1/24 Mt. Abe at Essex.....................6:30 p.m.

Wrap-Up

1/25 VUHS at St. J..............................6 p.m.

1/26 MUHS at Mt. Mansfield................6 p.m.

1/28 ............................Tournament at VUHS 1/28 ........... OV at Mt. Greylock Tournament 1/28 ........MUHS at Corinth, NY Tournament Gymnastics 1/27 MUHS at Essex...........................6 p.m.

Indoor Track 1/28 MUHS/VUHS at Norwich......10:30 a.m.

COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Hockey 1/27 Midd. at Hamilton.........................7 p.m.

1/28 Midd. at Hamilton.........................3 p.m.

Men’s Hockey 1/27 Midd. at Connecticut....................7 p.m.

1/28 Midd. at Tufts...............................4 p.m.

Women’s Basketball 1/25 Midd. at Castleton........................7 p.m.

1/28 Midd. at Hamilton.........................3 p.m.

Men’s Basketball 1/24 Lyndon at Midd............................7 p.m.

1/28 Hamilton at Midd..........................3 p.m.

Late events occured after deadline. Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.

COMMODORE SENIOR DEVON Kimball connects with a jumper against Otter Valley Friday night.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

OV GIRLS On Thursday, Division I foe Burr & Burton topped the visiting Otter girls, 48-35, as Bulldogs Jade McLellan (21) and Emily Bleakie (19)

combined for 40 points. Julia Lee (nine), Gabriela Poalino (eight) and Sophia Bloomer (seven) paced the 2-5 Otters.

Girls’ hockey (Continued from Page 29) The Hornets’ three-goal third-period, which erased a 1-0 Tiger lead, also snapped the Tigers’ five-game shutout streak.

MUHS took the lead in the first period on a Lexi Bartlett goal, set

up by Julia Carone. That was all the Tigers got past Essex goalie Lindsay Hallowell (22 saves) however.

MUHS goalie Rowan Hendy (20 saves) and the Tiger defense kept Essex off the boards until Kaitlyn

Butkus scored the tying goal 2:30 into the third period.

Olivia Miller-Johnson backhanded home the go-ahead score with just under five minutes to go, and the Hornets added an empty-net goal.

Battle ball

COMMODORE JUNIOR LANCE Bergmans avoids the arms of Otter Tyler Peterson and puts up a shot in Brandon Friday night.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Addison Independent, Monday, January 23, 2017 — PAGE 31

Hoops

VUHS SENIOR DYLAN Bradford (13 points), above, pulls down a rebound against Otter Valley Friday night in Brandon. Right, Otter senior Derek Aines sails in for a basket against Vergennes. Aines had 19 points in the Otters’ 74-69 win.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

MCTV SCHEDULE Channels 15 & 16 MCTV Channel 15 Tuesday, January 24 5 a.m. Green Mountain Care Board 7:45 a.m. Spotlight On Issues in VT Health Care 9:30 a.m. Las Promesas De Dios 10 a.m. Selectboard, (New)…Public Affairs 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 7 p.m. Selectboard (1/23/17), Public Affairs Wednesday, January 25 5 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) 7:30 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 5 p.m. Lifelines 5:30 p.m. Las Promesas De Dios 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs Thursday, January 26 5 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 9:30 a.m. Lifelines 10 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) 12 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Green Mountain Care Board 9:30 p.m. Spotlight On Issues VT Health Care Friday, January 27 5:30 a.m. Spotlight On Issues VT Health Care 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 3:30 p.m. Las Promesas De Dios 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs

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(Continued from Page 29) a 12-4 run that included two more Letourneau drives (All were going to his right, to Quinn’s frustration: “You should at least make him score a left-handed layup.”), a Williams putback, a Mackie free throw, a Rowe jumper and an Aines three.

OV led by 54-42 after three periods.

When Rowe scored inside with an assist from Mackie to open the fourth the lead was a game-high 14. Bergmans (17 of his 19 points in the second half, nine in the fourth quarter) hit a jumper, but Letourneau drove at 6:10 to restore the 14-point lead.

VUHS then went on a 17-5 surge over the next four minutes. Aines did hit a jumper and Rowe sank a trey for OV in that span, but meanwhile Bergmans and Gill combined for 13 of the 17 VUHS points, with two apiece from senior guard Hunter O’Connor and Kimball in the mix.

Bergmans opened the surge with a threepoint play, and his blocked shot triggered Gill’s fast-break hoop at 2:00 that made it 63-61. In between, Bergmans went coastto-coast for a layup and sank a jumper, and Gill drove for two and stole the ball and laid it in at 2:16, triggering an OV timeout.

But after Gill’s hoop OV had the answers.

Peterson hit two key free throws at 1:41 to make it 65-61. At 0:59 and 0:42, respectively, Letourneau and Aines each swished a pair to make it 69-61. VUHS kept coming in the final 0:33 with a Gill three-point play, an O’Connor putback and a Gill three at the buzzer. But by then Letourneau, Aines and Mackie had combined to hit five of six free throws.

Quinn said the Commodores’ late rally was a bright spot, as was the play of Bergmans, which continued a recent trend.

But as well as defense improvement, Quinn would also like to see more consistency on the offensive end, which he said will come if the Commodores share the ball all the time the same way they do then they are playing their best.

“Really, our offense is fine, except with the number of bad shots we took. We had a nice run on the comeback, where we were moving the ball, sharing the ball well,” he said. “But towards the

end, it was like whoever got the ball was going to shoot it, and that just doesn’t get it done.”

Hughes said OV’s successful late free throws were a product of the confidence the Otters had while shooting on Friday, and should spark more confidence.

“That should pump them up, and I hope that keeps going,” he said.

Hughes would still like to see better communication on defense, especially in transition; more effective boxing out and rebounding; and smarter positioning to be able to play help defense. But he is confident a team that won just four times a year ago will continue to get better.

“7-3 halfway through is decent,” he said.

“We’re still looking to improve.”

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11:30 a.m. Yoga Sequence 11:50 a.m. Vermont Youth Orchestra / Chorus Palooza 1:30 p.m. Storytelling VT: What Does it Mean to be Human?

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5:30 p.m. Yoga Sequence 8 p.m. Chronique Francophone 8:31 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 Saturday, January 28 6 a.m. The Story Matters 6:30 a.m. Yoga Sequence 7 a.m. Yoga – Mindfulness & Wellness 7:30 a.m. ACSD, ACSU, ID4, UD3 Meetings 12:30 p.m. PAHCC Board 3 p.m. Chronique Francophone 3:31 p.m. Vermont Youth Orchestra / Chorus Palooza 6:30 p.m. Storytelling VT 8 p.m. OCAS: Chris Bernier - Lynx Sunday, January 29 6:50 a.m. Yoga – Mindfulness & Wellness 7:07 a.m. Yoga Sequence 7:30 a.m. Chronique Francophone 8 a.m. Vermont Youth Orchestra / Chorus Palooza 10:30 a.m. PAHCC and ACSD, ACSU, ID4, UD3 Meetings 5:30 p.m. Chronique Francophone 6 p.m. The Story Matters 6:30 p.m. Storytelling VT 8 p.m. OCAS: Chris Bernier - Lynx Monday, January 30 5:55 a.m. Tiger TV 9 a.m. Chronique Francophone 9:30 a.m. Yoga -- Mindfulness & Wellness 10 a.m. The Story Matters 10:30 a.m. Tiger TV, Vermont Media Exchange 1 p.m. ACSD, ACSU, ID4, UD3, PAHCC Meetings 7 p.m. Tiger TV, Vermont Media Exchange 9 p.m. Middlebury Five-0

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PETS IN NEED HOMEWARD BOUND

Addison County’s Humane Society Sammy 5 years, Redbone Hound, neutered male. Sammy is a strong, active hound who lives up to the breed characteristics– and then some! He likes to chase, run, and follow his nose. Sammy gets along with other dogs but should be supervised with cats as he will chase them. Potential adopters should be aware that he can be overprotective of people and places he calls his own, and be sure that any children in the household respect his boundaries.

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Anastasia 5 years, DSH Grey Tiger, spayed female. Just like my namesake, I am royalty. Who knows, I may even have hidden riches that I could share with you!

But you will never know unless you take me home, and offer up some caviar on a silver platter (ok... Tuna will do) and give me a warm, cozy spot to sleep! Joking aside, I’m a super sweet gal. I can come off as a bit shy at first, but once I warm up I love to be petted and will lean into your hand in the cutest way.

Georgie 14 years, DLH Tortie, spayed female. Georgie is a regal older gal who came to Homeward Bound when her senior guardian developed health issues.

According to her previous guardian Georgie gets along with dogs but not with cats. Here at the shelter she seems to be okay with other cats so long as they give her space. Georgie enjoys affection and will let you know when she has had enough. If you are age 55+ you can adopt her with a donation in lieu of her adoption fee through our Senior-to-Senior program!

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Mr. Meow 3 years, DMH Black, neutered male. Mr. Meow is an expressive, playful young cat who came to us when his family faced a financial crisis. He enjoys sitting on a lap having his head scratched, stalking and pouncing on toys, and would likely make a great mouser! As much as he loves to be petted, he does have an independent streak and will let you know when he is ready for some space. Mr. Meow has lived with young children and is getting along well with the other cats here.

He would make a wonderful addition to most any family!

Ludlie 2 years, DSH Tiger, spayed female.

Ludlie couldn’t decide whether to be a tiger cat or a calico, so she’s both! The orange arrow on her forehead is a marker so you know exactly where to put your hand when she head butts you. She is an independent kitty who enjoys affection on her own terms.

Ludlie would do best in a home without young children or other cats.

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Pet Pages Pets can be susceptible to the Zika virus METRO — The Zika virus became a widespread concern for travelers beginning in the spring of 2016. Travelers were warned not to visit certain areas, notably tropical climates, deemed vulnerable to Zika outbreaks.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that Zika is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito.

While many people can overcome a Zika infection, it’s particularly dangerous to pregnant women and their fetuses and women who hope to become pregnant. Infection during pregnancy can cause certain birth defects that affect the fetus’s brain.

Since the Zika virus garnered international attention,

certain areas in North America have been affected, including Florida and New York. Zika has understandably raised concern about the impact the virus can have should it spread even further. While the illness is usually mild, with symptoms such as fever, aches and pains lasting as little as one week, pet owners are unsure if the virus poses a threat to their fourlegged friends.

As of late summer 2016, the CDC did not think that animals were involved in the spread of Zika virus. There has been no evidence that Zika is spread to people from contact with animals, nor have there been any reports of pets or other types of animals becoming sick with Zika. The only animal ever known to have experienced Zika spontaneously was a monkey with a mild fever in the Zika Forest of Uganda in the 1940s. Primates have the ability to become infected, says the CDC, but only a few experiments have ever presented any symptoms.

The CDC adds that there is also limited evidence from a study conducted in Indonesia in the late 1970s that horses, cows, water buffaloes, goats, ducks and bats could become infected with Zika.

But there is no evidence that the animals developed the disease or posed a risk for Zika virus transmission to humans.

Pets are much more likely to succumb to other mosquito-spread illnesses than the Zika virus.

However, pet owners can still take certain precautions to keep their companion animals safe. Mosquito control measures are the best sources of protection. Ensure there are no sources of standing water in and around a home, as standing water serves as a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Natural and chemical pesticides may help in the yard.

Also, speak with a veterinarian about repellants labeled for animals if mosquitoes are particularly bad. You also can limit the time pets spend outdoors during peak mosquito season.

Zika outbreaks are extremely unlikely in cold, dry climates where mosquitoes are not prevalent. But pet owners in such climates should still take measures to protect their pets from mosquitoes. Routine vet visits and vaccinations are essential to keeping pets safe. Parasites can cause any number of health ailments, and heartworm is a particularly dangerous condition that can be transmitted through a mosquito bite.

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Area Religious Directory

The Addison Independent prints these free listings on a space-available basis throughout the year. Send new and updated information including schedules, staff, phone numbers, e-mail and Web addresses, to news@ addisonindependent.com, or by mail, fax, or in person to our office.

This religious service listing is also online at addisonindependent.com.

ST. AMBROSE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Fr. Yvon J. Royer, pastor.

Saturday, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.

Confessions: Saturday, 6-6:15 p.m.; Sunday, 7-7:45 a.m.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 839 Rockydale Road. Bruce Wilkinson, pastor. Sabbath school, Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; worship, Saturday, 11 a.m.; weekly Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. 453-4712.

Addison ADDISON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH. Addison four corners, routes 22A and 17. The Rev. Stephen Payne, pastor. Worship, 10:30 a.m.

WEST ADDISON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 18 Church St., West Addison, off of Route 17 and Jersey Street. The Rev. Jill Colley Robinson and Rev. Mike Doran.

Sunday worship, 9 a.m. During August, the congregation will worship at the Vergennes United Methodist Church at 9 a.m. (802) 877-3376.

Brandon/Forest Dale BRANDON BAHA’I COMMUNITY. Meets for regular Sunday morning devotions every Sunday at 10 a.m. For location information and more, call 2473919 or 345-0373.

BRANDON BAPTIST CHURCH. Routes 7 and 73 West, Brandon.

Sunday services, 11 a.m.; adult and young adult Bible study, 10 a.m.; Sunday school for ages 5 and up.

Wednesday prayer and Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Handicap accessible. 2473339 or www.brandonbaptistchurch.org.

BRANDON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, U.C.C. The “go-to” church on the Brandon green, 1 Carver St., Route 7, P.O. Box 97, Brandon. The Rev. William L. Bartholomew, interim pastor. Sunday worship, 10 a.m. year round; Sunday school, 10 a.m. (October through May); choir, Wednesday, 7 p.m. (September through June). 802-247-6121 (office), 802-745-7515 (pastor’s cell phone) or brandoncongregationalchurch@gmail. com.

BRANDON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Franklin Street. Kenneth Bevan, pastor. Regular worship, 10 a.m., Sunday school every Sunday, 10 a.m.

Fellowship hour, 11 a.m. Child care. Holy Communion, first Sunday. 247-6524.

FOREST DALE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1895 Forest Dale Road, Brandon. The Rev. John McDonald, pastor. Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Growth Groups on Sunday for all ages, 9:45 a.m.

Handicap accessible. 247-6748 or ForestDaleWesleyan@gmail.com.

LIFEBRIDGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 97 Frog Hollow Road (formerly the Neshobe Sportsman Club). Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m. LifeGroups meet weekly, call for schedule. 247-LIFE (5433). www.lbccvt.com.

LIVING WATER ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 76 North St., Forest Dale. Lewis Butterfield, pastor. Sunday service and children’s church at 10 a.m. 247-4542.

OUR LADY OF GOOD HELP ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (ST. MARY’S). 38 Carver St. Fr. Vincent Onunkwo, Admin.

TERASEM MOVEMENT TRANSRELIGION. 2 Park Place.

Meditation on the Truth of Terasem on the 10th of each month at 10 a.m. Info: www. terasamfaith.net or terasemfaith.org.

Orwell FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Mass schedule: Saturday, 4 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. Tel: 247-6351.

ST. THOMAS & GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Route 7, Brandon village, corner of Prospect Street. 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, no music; 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist, family-friendly service with music. Sunday morning program for children preschool and older (during the school year). 247-6759. The Rev. Margaret (Margo) Fletcher, rector.

Bridport BRIDPORT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. (Conservative Congregational Church Conference).

The Rev. Tim Franklin, pastor. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; worship service, 10:30 a.m. Coffee hour immediately after service. 758-2227 or www. bridportchurch.com.

HOPE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP. Bridport Community Hall, 52 Middle Road. Pastor Jeff Kauffman. Age graded Bible classes, 9 a.m. Second service, 10:30 a.m. Bible studies on Sunday nights. 759-2922 or hopecommunityfellowship.org.

ST. BERNADETTE’S / ST. GENEVIEVE’S PARISH. Part of the combined mission of St. Mary’s in Middlebury, offers Mass Saturday, 7:30 p.m., November through April only. St. Genevieve’s in Shoreham has Mass from May through October at 7:30 p.m.

Bristol BRISTOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP. Meet at the River, 400 Rocky Dale Road. Sunday, 9 a.m. 453-2660 or 4532614. www.bristolcf.org.

FEDERATED CHURCH OF BRISTOL. The Rev. Bill Elwell, pastor. Sunday worship and K-12 Sunday school, 10:15 a.m., year round. Child care provided.

Coffee hour follows service. 453-2321, rescueme97@yahoo.com or www. bristolfederatedchurch.org.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRISTOL. Sunday service, 10:15 a.m., Sunday school, 11 a.m.; contact person Deacon Mary Purinton, 453-2551.

For special events, visit First Baptist Church, Bristol, VT, on Facebook. A welcoming family-oriented church.

Charlotte CHARLOTTE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Church Hill Road. The Rev. Susan Cooke Kittredge, pastor. 10 a.m.: Worship service and Sunday school.

425-3176.

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2894 Spear St. Father David G. Cray. Sunday Mass, 8 and 11 a.m. Weekday Masses, Tuesday and Thursday, 5:15 p.m. AA Meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m. 802-4252637, carmel@gmavt.net, www.olmcvt. org.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP. Charlotte Children’s Center, Ferry Road. Child care available. Pat Neal, 425-3136; Diane Butler, 425-2373.

Cornwall FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF CORNWALL. Route 30. The Rev. Dr. Mary Kay Schueneman, pastor.

Sunday worship 9:30 a.m., with nursery care and Christian education provided.

462-3111 or cccucc@shoreham.net.

East Middlebury EAST MIDDLEBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Corner of Routes 125 and 116. Bob Bushman, pastor.

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.

Sunday worship, 9 a.m.; contemporary service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school during 9 a.m. service. 388-7423.

VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH. Routes 7 and 125. Rev. Ed Wheeler. Services on Sundays: Sunday school for all ages, 9:30 a.m. Worship services 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided) and 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesdays; Youth Group and AWANA meet on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. 388-7137 or valleybiblechurch.us.

Ferrisburgh FERRISBURGH CENTER COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Route 7, Ferrisburgh, next to the town offices/Grange hall. Parking lot. The Rev. Jill C. Robinson and team.

Sunday worship, 9 a.m. (802) 876-7622.

NORTH FERRISBURGH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 277 Old Hollow Rd. The Rev. Kim HornungMarcy, pastor. Sunday worship, 10 a.m., Sunday school, 10 a.m. Nursery available. Call for information on youth group and adult education. 425-2770 or www.nfumchurch.org.

Hancock and Granville COMMUNITY CHURCH OF HANCOCK AND GRANVILLE. Above the Town Hall, Route 100, Hancock. The Rev. Wayne Holsman, pastor. Meets at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday school at 10 a.m.

Hinesburg SAINT JUDE THE APOSTLE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 10759 Route 116. Father David G. Cray. Saturday Mass, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Mass, 9:30 a.m. Weekday Masses Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation, Saturday, 4 p.m., and by appointment. 802-482-2290, stjude@gmavt.net, www.stjudevt.org.

Leicester COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 39 Windy Knoll Lane.

The Rev. Philip Smith, pastor. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship service, 11 a.m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Men’s Breakfast, every third Saturday, September through May. ST. AGNES’ ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (A MISSION OF OLGH, BRANDON). Leicester Whiting Road.

Fr. Vincent Onunkwo, Admin. Mass on Sunday, 8 a.m. (May though October).

Tel: 247-6351.

Lincoln SUNRAY MEDITATION SOCIETY AND SUNRAY PEACE VILLAGE. 2202 Downingsville Rd. Home of the Green Mountain Ani Yunwiwa and Vajra Dakini Nunnery. Cherokee Ceremonial Cycle on new moons; Cherokee and Tibetan Buddhist teachings offered. Come join us to renew the Sacred Hoop in these times. 453-4610 or www.sunray.org.

UNITED CHURCH OF LINCOLN. The Rev. David Wood, pastor. Sunday worship, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, 11:15 a.m. Sunday youth, 6:30 p.m. 453-4280, ucol@gmavt.net, unitedchurchoflincoln.org.

Middlebury CHAMPLAIN VALLEY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY. Corner of Duane Court and Charles Avenue. The Rev. Barnaby Feder, minister. Sunday service 10 a.m. Religious exploration and nursery care provided. 388-8080. www.cvuus.org.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY, MIDDLEBURY. Middlebury Community House, Main and Seymour streets, Sunday, 10 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m., Wednesday (first and third weeks of the month only), 7:30 p.m.

THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF MIDDLEBURY (UCC). 2 Main St. The Rev. Andrew Nagy-Benson, pastor.

Sunday worship and church school at 10 a.m. Nursery care provided. 388-7634.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. 133 Valley View Drive, Buttolph Acres. 388-3102. Bret Weekes, Stake President, Montpelier Vermont Stake. Sunday: Sacrament meeting 10 a.m.; Sunday school 11:15 a.m.

EASTERN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN WORSHIP. Information on service in the Middlebury area: 453-5334.

ECKANKAR. Meeting once a month at Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Info: megan.elberty@gmail.com. Check for this month’s meeting date and time online at www.eckankar-vt.org.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH. 52 Merchants Row. Sunday morning worship, 10 a.m. Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. Visitors welcome. www. gracebaptistmiddlebury.com or 453-3003.

HAVURAH, THE JEWISH CONGREGATION OF ADDISON COUNTY. Havurah House, 56 North Pleasant St. A connection to Judaism and Jewish life. Independent and unaffiliated. High Holy Day services are held jointly with Middlebury College Hillel. Weekly Hebrew school from September to May. 388-8946 or www. havurahaddisoncounty.org.

MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH (AMERICAN BAPTIST). South Pleasant Street. The Rev. Dr. Stephanie Allen, pastor. Sunday school for all ages (infant to adult) on Sunday, 9 a.m.; Sunday morning worship and Junior Church (worship model) with nursery, 10 a.m.; small groups, fellowship groups throughout the week. Times and dates at www.memorialbaptistvt.org or 388-7472.

MIDDLEBURY FRIENDS MEETING (SOCIETY OF FRIENDS: QUAKERS).

Havurah House, 56 North Pleasant St. (Route 7). Sunday, 10 a.m., First Day School (September through June), childcare provided.

MIDDLEBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Corner of Route 7 and Seminary Street. Rev. Jill ColleyRobinson, Congregational Care minister and quarter-time coordinating pastor.

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.

A Reconciling Congregation. Sunday: adult study, 10 a.m.; gathering time, 10:45 a.m.; morning worship, 11 a.m.

SAINT MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION). Father William Beaudin, pastor. Masses: Saturday, 5:15 p.m., Sunday 8, 10 a.m.

ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. On the green in Middlebury.

The Rev. Dr. Susan E. McGarry, rector.

Sunday morning services, June 5-Sept.

4, 9 a.m.; September to June, services at 8 and 10:30 a.m., adult education and choir at 9 a.m. (child care available), and Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays: Communion in the chapel, 12:05 p.m. Thursdays, Christian meditation, 4 p.m. 388-7200 or www. ststephensmidd.org.

ST. TIMOTHY ANGLICAN MISSION. Middlebury Community House, 6 Main St. The Rev. Alex W. Cameron. Sunday services, 4 p.m. Service consists of an informal homily followed by the celebration of the Eucharist.

THE SANGHA AT CVUUS. Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society.

Sunday, 7-8:30 p.m., sitting meditation and dharma discourse. All meditation practices supported. Open to the public. Beginners welcome. Instruction available at 6:40 p.m. rswansonvt@ gmail.com.

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(Continued from Page 34) Monkton MONKTON FRIENDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. The Rev. Bill Elwell, pastor. Sunday worship, 8:45 a.m. 453-2321 or rescueme97@yahoo. com.

New Haven ADDISON COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 145 Campground Road.

Dale Pennock, preacher. Worship assemblies, Sunday, 9 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. Bible study classes for adults and children, Sunday, 10:30 a.m., and Tuesday, 7 p.m. Call for free Bible study course or in-home Bible study. Watch Bible Forum on MCTV-15 (Middlebury) or NEAT-19 (Bristol). 453-5704 or 5454772.

NEW HAVEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. The Rev. Len Rowell, pastor.

Church services and Sunday school at 10 a.m. on Sunday. 388-8410.

NEW HAVEN UNITED REFORMED CHURCH. 1660 Ethan Allen Highway (Route 7). Sunday services, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday school 11:30 a.m.

388-1345.

North Chittenden MOUNTAINSIDE BIBLE CHURCH (REFORMED BAPTIST). 27 Holden Road. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m. nhismrcy@gmail.com, www. mountainsidebiblechurch.com or 802483-6266.

Orwell FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. The Rev. David Anderson, pastor.

Sunday worship service, 10 a.m. 9482900.

SAINT PAUL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. The Rev. Henry Ferman.

Mass Sunday, 10:30 a.m., and Tuesday, 7 p.m. 468-5706.

Ripton RIPTON COMMUNITY CHURCH, UNITED METHODIST. No regular services, but the facility is available for religious and social events. 388-0338.

Rochester FEDERATED CHURCH OF ROCHESTER. The Rev. Gregory Homan, pastor. Sunday worship, 10 a.m. 767-3012. Sunday school during the school year.

ST. ELIZABETH ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Sunday, 9 a.m.

Salisbury SALISBURY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST). The Rev. John Grivetti, pastor. Sunday worship service, 10 a.m., church school 10 a.m.

Shoreham ST. BERNADETTE’S / ST. GENEVIEVE’S PARISH. Part of the combined mission of St. Mary’s in Middlebury, offers Mass Saturday, 7:30 p.m., November through April only. St. Genevieve’s in Shoreham has Mass from May through October at 7:30 p.m.

SHOREHAM FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-UCC.

The Rev. Christina DelPiero, pastor.

Intersection of Main and School streets.

Sunday service, 10 a.m., with child care available. Handicap accessible. 8972687.

Starksboro/South Starksboro EPISCOPAL GATHERING AT THE JERUSALEM SCHOOLHOUSE. Behind Jerusalem Country Store, Route 17, S. Starksboro. Vicki Backus. First and third Sunday of each month, 9:30 a.m. 453-6488.

SOUTH STARKSBORO FRIENDS MEETING (SOCIETY OF FRIENDS: QUAKERS). Dan Sargent Road (call).

Sunday worship and First Day school, 9:30 a.m., preceded by singing at 9:15 a.m. 453-4927.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STARKSBORO. 2806 Vermont Route 116. 453-5577. Pastor Larry Detweiler, (802) 434-6715 (home), (802) 9892679 (cell), email revdets@gmail. com. Sunday mornings: 10 a.m., Chat, Chew and Renew, adult Bible study and fellowship; 10 a.m.-noon, Sunday’s Cool youth Bible study and fellowship (grades K-7); 11 a.m., Sunday worship, with Communion monthly on the first Sunday. Starksboro Senior Meal, 11: 30 a.m., fourth Thursday, January-October, Brenda Boutin, senior meal coordinator, 453-6354, mtgazette@earthlink.net.

Vergennes/Panton ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHRISTIAN CENTER. 1759 Route 7, Vergennes.

Pastor Mike Oldham, senior pastor.

Sunday school (all ages), 9 a.m.; worship service and children’s church, 10 a.m.; Spanish worship service, 11 a.m.: prayer open house, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Phone, 877-3903; fax, 877-3924; e-mail, contact@agccvt.org; website, www.agccvt.org.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH. 73 Church St., Waltham. The Rev. Phillip Westra, pastor. Sunday worship services: 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., nursery available.

Sunday school for children at 11:15 a.m. Weekday groups include coffee break womens’ group, young peoples (7th-12th grade), young adult married and singles, and more. 877-2500 or www.cvcrc.net.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERGENNES (UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST). Water Street. The Rev. Gary F. Lewis, pastor. Sunday, 9:30 a.m., nursery, church school ages 3-8th grade. Info: www. vergennescongregationalchurch.org, 877-2435 or vucc@vergennesucc.org.

PANTON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH. 49 Adams Ferry Road, just around the corner from the Panton General Store. Eric Carter, teaching pastor. Sunday: Sunday school and adult Bible study, 9:30 a.m.; worship service, 10:30 a.m., with nursery and junior church for ages 5 and under.

Wednesday evening Bible study is held in a local home; call for details. 4752656.

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner of Main and Park streets, Vergennes. The Rev. Alan Kittelson,

rector. Holy Eucharist on Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m., with child care during the 10 a.m. service. 877-3322 or www. saintpaulsvergennes.org.

ST. PETER’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. The Rev. Yvon Royer, pastor. Masses: Saturday, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 3:30-4:15 p.m.; Sunday, 1010:15 a.m.

VERGENNES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Main Street, Vergennes, across from the Vergennes Opera House. Street parking. The Rev. Jill

Colley Robinson and Rev. Mike Doran.

During July, the congregation will worship at the West Addison UMC at 9 a.m. During August, Sunday worship in Vergennes is at 9 a.m., returning to 10:30 a.m. in September. (802) 8773376.

VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. 862 Route 7. Tim Taylor, pastor. Sunday: Bible hour classes (for all ages), 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; evening service, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult prayer and Bible study, AWANA Clubs (for boys and girls 3 years to 6th grade), JaM Junior High Group, Youth Group (high

school), 6:30 p.m. Nursery (birth to 3 years) provided for all services. Deaf interpretation available. 877-3393.

Weybridge WEYBRIDGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. The Rev. Daniel Cooperrider, pastor. Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Childcare provided. Visit weybridgechurch.org. 545-2579.

Whiting WHITING COMMUNITY CHURCH. Brett Cody, pastor. Sunday school for all ages, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning service, 10:30 a.m. 623-7171.

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There, buzzing stupidly into the slats of your venetian blinds, is a house fly. Nearby, nestled in a crevice of the window-frame, a ladybug waits out the winter. In a corner overhead, a spindly house spider sits motionless in its haphazard web. Underfoot, bristly little carpet beetle larvae nibble at the fibers of an old rug. And that’s to say nothing of the dust mites, which are too small to see and too numerous to count.

Forget “out there,” it’s a jungle right here in our homes, where a thriving collection of insects, arachnids, and their kin lives out their daily dramas. They mostly go unnoticed. Unless they happen to scare you half to death by shooting across the ceiling like a comet with too many legs. (I’m looking at you, centipedes.)

Just because we don’t notice them, however, doesn’t mean they’re inconsequential.

Many otherwise benign arthropods produce allergens. Indeed, they are one of the, if not the, most important sources of indoor allergens.

Their shed exoskeletons, corpses, even their feces: these animals produce more than their fair share of detritus. Although, it must be said, so do we, flaking off skin cells everywhere we go. Dust mites need something to eat, after all.

Mites and cockroaches, in particular, can cause serious health problems, triggering asthma in children and aggravating allergies. The extent

to which exposure to this detritus primes people for allergic reactions in the first place — or inoculates against them — is a matter of continuing research.

In fact, we really have no idea just how diverse the ecosystems in our own homes are. “It turns out that we still don’t know much about the organisms we are sharing our most intimate environments with,” said Anne Madden, a postdoc working in Rob Dunn’s lab at North Carolina State University.

“What mysteries are under our noses?” she asked, “Or literally under our heads while we sleep?”

Madden and her colleagues are responsible for the first attempts to survey the full diversity of our arthropod cohabitants across the United States.

Turns out that the dust of our homes, laced as it is with organic leavings, is a treasure trove of genetic material. Using the latest in DNA identification technology, the researchers have been able to turn a single swab of dust into a functional catalog of arthropod diversity in a given home. With help from citizen scientists around the country, they compiled samples of dust from atop the doorframes of homes in every one of the forty-eight continental states, more than 700 total. From these, they were able to put together a rough map of how arthropod diversity varies across the country.

All told, they identified some 600 different genera. Sure enough, the familiar flies and fleas were present, but there were a few surprises: crabs

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and shrimp — marine arthropods — showed up as well. Often enough that it seems obvious that we’re all messier eaters than we’d like to think, scattering particles from particularly delicious store-bought arthropods into the air when we have them for dinner. Also, Madden, added, “you probably have aphids.” There were more plant-associated genuses than the team expected, these tiny plant-sucking bugs among them. The data also revealed some shifting ranges among our hangerson. The Turkestan cockroach, for instance, is expanding its foothold in the American southeast — but thankfully, not up here. Yet. More importantly, this research has allowed scientists to start exploring the factors that influence this diversity. Three things definitely seem to boost arthropod diversity: pets, the presence of a basement, and — perhaps least surprising — rural surroundings. These are not shocking revelations, but they provide a good foundation of knowns from which to explore the unknowns.

And there are many.

Madden and colleagues have, so far, only been able to ask about the variety of arthropods we live with. How many of them there are; what they’re doing in our homes; whether they’re visitors or residents; helpful or harmful; how they interact with one another and with us … these are all still mysteries. “We’ve barely scratched the surface,” she said. There many more questions to ask.

“What microbe communities could be living in our shower-heads?”

This is not a rhetorical question. The Dunn Lab (robdunnlab.com) is now inviting people to sign up and sample their showerheads for analysis.

Kenrick Vezina is a science writer, editor and educator based in the Greater Boston Area. He loves animals and alliteration. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine, and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: wellborn@nhcf.org. A book compilation of Outside Story articles is available at www. northernwoodlands.org.

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ADULT ALL‑ RECOVERY Group Meeting for anyone over 18 who is struggling with addiction disorders. Fridays, 3‑4 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). A great place to meet with your peers who are in recovery.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SUNDAY: 12 Step Meeting 9:00‑10:00 AM held at the Middlebury United Method‑ ist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Came to Believe Meeting 1:00‑2:00 PM held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS RIPTON MEETINGS: Mon‑ day, As Bill Sees It Meeting 7:15‑8:15 AM. Thursday, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions Meet‑ ing 7:15‑8:15 AM. Both held at Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd.

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MAKING RECOVERY EAS‑ IER (MRE). Wednesdays, 5:30‑7:00 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd).

This will be a facilitated group meeting for those struggling with the decision to attend 12‑Step Programs. It will be limited to explaining and dis‑ cussing our feelings about the 12‑Step Programs to create a better understanding of how they can help a person in recovery on his/her life’s jour‑ ney. A certificate will be issued at the end of all the sessions.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BRISTOL MEETINGS: Sun‑ day, Discussion Meeting 4:00‑5:00 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Meeting, 6:00‑7:00 PM. All held at the Howden Hall, 19 West Street.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SATURDAY: Discussion Meeting 9:00‑10:00 AM at the Middlebury United Methodist Church. Discussion Meet‑ ing 10:00‑11:00 AM. Begin‑ ners’ Meeting 6:30‑7:30 PM. These two meetings are held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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Speaker Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM at St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (On the Green).

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS TUESDAYS: 12 Step Meet‑ ings; Noon‑1:00 PM. AND 7:30‑8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NEW HAVEN MEETINGS: Monday, Big Book Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM at the Congre‑ gational Church, New Haven Village Green.

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

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ARE YOU BOTHERED BY SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Opening Our Hearts Al‑Anon Group meets each Wednes‑ day at 1:30 pm at Middlebury’s St. Stephen’s Church on Main St. (enter side door and follow signs). Anonymous and confi‑ dential, we share our experi‑ ence, strength and hope to solve our common problems.

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Mason Wood, age 16, and a Junior at Mount Abraham has been volunteering as a referee for elementary level basketball games.

Presently for both Starksboro and Monkton.

In addition, he is currently helping as a volunteer with coaching the Mount Abe boys 7th grade basketball team. Mason is also an active member of the Monkton Boy Scout Troop 525, which involves his participation in many local community service activities. His most recent accomplishment was his Eagle Scout project, which was a waiting shelter constructed for the Town of Monkton in their new Park and Ride lot. Mason is a well-rounded example of what it means to be an active community member, thanks Mason!

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS VERGENNES MEETINGS: Sunday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. Friday, Dis‑ cussion Meeting 8:00‑9:00 PM. Both held at St. Paul’s Church, Park St. Tuesday, Discussion Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM, at the Congregational Church, Water St.

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OPIATE OVERDOSE RESCUE KITS are distributed on Wednesdays from 9 am until 12 pm at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury, VT. A short training is required.

For info call 802‑388‑4249 or 802‑683‑5569 or visit www. turningpointaddisonvt.org.

THE TOWN OF CORNWALL is looking for a Secretary/Min‑ ute Taker for our newly formed Development Review Board.

The time expectation to start would be for one meeting a month, which would run ap‑ proximately 3 hours. Minutes of the meeting would need to be produced in an electronic format within 5 days of the meeting. The starting pay would be $15.00 per hour.

If you are interested in this position, please contact Matt Bonner at 978‑548‑7255 or meb@mattboner.com

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.

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

CONSTRUCTION: ADDITIONS, 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; CHINA, flatware, glassware, linens. Delivery available.

802‑388‑4831.

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Help Wanted The Arbors at Shelburne is a Benchmark Senior Living community focused on caring for individuals with memory related diseases.

$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS Naylor & Breen Builders, Inc. is seeking candidates for an Accounts Payable Manager in our busy general construction office in Brandon, VT. As our ideal candidate you will have a comprehensive knowledge of job costing, invoice coding and data entry, payment processing, maintaining inventory and sales tax spreadsheets, subcontractor billing forms and have the ability to work independently.

Construction office experience is preferred but not required for this position. Proficiency with computer applications and general office equipment is required. This is a full-time position with benefits including health, dental and disability insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation time and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Please send your resume and completed application with three references to: Amanda Locke Naylor & Breen Builders, Inc. 191 Alta Woods Brandon, VT 05733 or email to alocke@naylorbreen.com

LNA’s – full time days We offer competitive wages and benefit packages.

Must mention this ad and accept full time day shift employment to receive the sign on bonus.

Please call and ask for Alysha to schedule an interview or stop in to complete an application and on-the-spot interview.

The Arbors at Shelburne Attn: Alysha Curtis 687 Harbor Road Shelburne,VT 05482 802-985-8600 • phurteau@benchmarkquality.com A Benchmark Assisted Living Community, EOE

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NOW HIRING:

Full-Time Sales Associate for Night Shift & Weekends Benefits available.

Apply in person at:

Maplefields of New Haven Route 7, New Haven, VT Ask for Sherry or pick-up an application EOE

3 PROFESSIONAL PAINTING; interior/exterior, residential/ commercial, pressure wash‑ ing. 20 years’ experience.

Best prices. References.

802‑989‑5803.

RETIRED DAD LOOKING FOR odd jobs; willing to sit with shut‑ins, rides for ap‑ pointments, run errands, or be of any kind of help. Call Bill Baker, 802‑453‑4235.

Help Wanted A L L A R O U N D FA R M HAND 802‑233‑1249 or 802‑233‑3849 BANKRUPTCY: CALL to find out if bankruptcy can help you. Kathleen Walls, Esq. 802‑388‑1156.

KAYHART BROTHERS IN ADDISON has an opening for outside crops, equipment and mechanic position. Experience preferred. Full time. Competi‑ tive pay, health insurance and IRA. References and valid divers license required. Call Tim at 802‑349‑6676.

We’re thrilled you’re interested in working for the finest whiskey company in the world.

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Adoption OUR HEARTS ARE READY for a new addition to share every family tradition.

Please call to make us a part of your adoption plan.

Kim & Tom. 877‑297‑0013. www.kimandtomadopt.com

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For Rent 1,800 SQ. FT. WAREHOUSE as is or renovate to suit.

Creek Road, Middlebury.

802‑558‑6092.

We are proud of our reputation for quality, reliability, and service that we have earned over the years, and are confident in our continued commitment to provide the best quality concrete products, delivered and erected on time, and to meet the most demanding construction schedules.

285 MAIN STREET, VERGENNES Available now, medium size 2 bedroom apartment. $900 per month.

Laundry hookups, large en‑ closed porch & full bath. Heat and hot water included. Call 802‑862‑7467.

WELDER – PRECAST DIVISION – MIDDLEBURY, VT

Responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations from Precast Manufacture Products to customer drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction.

Requires: • Proficiency in assigned welding techniques • Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, including welding requirements • Knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various steel alloys, aluminum, and some exotic materials • Ability to finish grinding applications using manual and power tools • Experience in various forms of welding and a min. of a HS Diploma, GED or equivalent technical training/certification

CONCRETE LABORERS – MIDDLEBURY, VT

Immediate full-time positions available. Required knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in construction work. Experience in concrete finishing, tying rebar and/or carpentry preferred.

Our benefit package includes: Health Insurance/Paid Vacation/401(k) and Profit Sharing Retirement Plan/STD/Life Insurance.

ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE We are seeking people with winning personalities and great attitudes to join our team.

Part-time positions available with flexible scheduling.

Must be willing to work some nights & weekends.

Part-time Cashiers & Deli Employees needed.

Apply in person or pick up an application at:

Please email your resume to lynn@carraraconcrete.com Attn.: Lynn/ HR, fax to 802-775-1048 or complete an application at 2464 Case Street, Middlebury, VT 05753

Corner of Routes 22A and 74 • Shoreham, VT

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Maplefields –– Shoreham Service Center

Help Wanted YEAR ROUND WAITSTAFF needed for busy family res‑ taurant. Apply in person to Rosie’s Restaurant, Rte 7 South, Middlebury.

Searching for someone to complete your team? or

Are you searching for a job?

Either way you are on the right track with the

BIXBY LIBRARY PART-TIME ASSISTANT Organize staff and events calendars, create posters, order books and supplies, post on social media, schedule building use, interact with customers at circulation desk.

Must be organized, proficient with electronic devices and understand basics of social media. Part-time, 15-20 flexible hours per week.

To find out more email jane.spencer@bixbylibrary.org or send resume to apply.

Help Wanted

AR CARBINE LENGTH Quad Rail. 12 2” Rail covers. $35.00.

802‑352‑4746.

Store Manager, full time

Clay’s, a locally owned women’s clothing store, is looking for an energetic individual who loves fashion and sales. Stop into our Middlebury location to fill out an application or call Elke at 802-238-4200.

60 Main Street, Middlebury

For Sale

ANTIQUE DOUBLE BARREL ACME Arms Co. 12 gauge.

Beautiful vintage firearm. $185. 802‑989‑5803.

58 Maple Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 addisonindependent.com • 388-4944

For Sale

GSG 1911 . 22 threaded barrel. Fake suppressor.

Rail. Extra Mag. $350.00.

802‑352‑4746.

HAVILAND CHINA, DELAWARE: 91 pieces including serving pieces $850.00. Flat‑ ware stainless steel, made in England. 87 pieces. $650.00.

Vitamix. Like new. $300.00.

Two pairs LL Bean snow shoes. Excellent condition. $100.00 for both. For details call 802‑453‑5600. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

LAMB, USDA INSPECTED. 20 pound box $180. Chops, roasts, ground and stew. Por Jay’s Farm, 802‑545‑2170.

SET OF FOUR Firestone FR710 P225 60R16 mud and snow tires. $250.00.

802‑352‑4746.

ATTRACTIVE 2 BEDROOM bright and sunny. $850.00.

Included: heat and trash.

Must be 55 or older. No pets.

Call 802‑247‑0165. Tama‑ rack House‑ A great place to live.

BRISTOL APARTMENT, 1 LARGE BEDROOM, with bonus room and 1 bath. Ef‑ ficient gas heat. Excellent condition. Wi‑Fi, water & sewer included. No pets.

No smoking. $735 month.

Contact Tom at Wallace Re‑ alty 802‑453‑4670 or Tom@ WallaceRE.com.

BRISTOL RENTALS WOODLAND APARTMENTS in‑ cluded: heat, hot water, trash pickup, parking, snow re‑ moval, mowing, range, refrig‑ erator and dishwasher. We fix things. Efficiency $560.

1 bedroom $645. 1 bedroom $760. Located on Wood‑ land Drive. Coin washer and dryer in each building. Pets negotiable. No smoking. su‑ san_bowen@comcast.net 802‑662‑3136.

3 BRISTOL; 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT heat, hot wa‑ ter, snow and lawn care in‑ cluded. Basement. Garage.

802‑453‑2566.

CROWN POINT: CHARMING 3 bedroom, 1 bath home near school. Dishwasher, w/d. $750 month. $1,000 se‑ curity deposit plus 1st month.

No pets. 443‑694‑1379.

DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Addi‑ son. Available storage space in my barn for summer/winter storage. The barn is structur‑ ally sound and weather‑tight with electricity. No heat or running water. The barn is also available for lease.

The entrance door measure‑ ments are 8’ wide by 7’ high.

For more info: 802‑363‑3403 or rochon_m@yahoo.com.

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MIDDLEBURY: TWO BED‑ ROOM 2nd floor apartment. $1,100 per month. Includes heat, water, snow removal and lawn care. Walking distance to town and college. Parking for one vehicle. 802‑388‑7402 evenings. No pets. No smok‑ ing. Previous rental references and deposit required.

OFFICES IN BRISTOL Two very nice offices available for rent in the School House Office Suites in the Old High School complex near the town green. One is 555 sq. ft and available now. The other is 455 sq. ft. and available March 1. Both have access to shared reception area, conference room, kitchenette, and rest room. Rent includes heat, electric and wi‑fi. Offices fea‑ ture hardwood floors, large energy‑efficient windows and ceiling fans. Landlord will pro‑ vide fit‑up or other incentives.

Call 802‑453‑4065 or email: carol@wellsmountain.com.

FORESTDALE : 3 BED‑ ROOM 3 bathroom house for rent. Garage, beautiful yard. Deposit required. Credit check. Heat and electric in‑ cluded. Pets considered. No smoking. $1600 a month. Call 207‑350‑5673.

MIDDLEBURY 2 BEDROOM HOUSE walking distance to stores and schools. No smok‑ ing. No pets. 802‑388‑7743.

OFFICE SPACE IN MIDDLE‑ BURY. Court Street/Creek Road, 2nd floor. Utilities included. 280 square feet.

Contact Eric at 802‑388‑6054.

MIDDLEBURY 3 BEDROOM ground floor. Washer/dryer hookup. Large porch. $1000/ month. $3,000 to move in.

References. 802‑989‑8399.

OFFICE SPACE IN MIDDLE‑ BURY. Court Street/Creek Road, 2nd floor. Utilities included. 400 square feet.

Contact Eric at 802‑388‑6054.

M I D D L E B U RY A PA R T‑ MENT FOR RENT 2 miles north on Route 7. Efficiency apartment. Includes stove, refrigerator,heat, lights and rubbish. No pets. No smoking. $575/ month plus deposit. Call 802‑349‑7557.

MIDDLEBURY‑RTE 7 effi‑ ciency apartment. Heat, water and trash removal included.

No pets. No smoking. $650/ month. Available February 1.

802‑388‑1917.

VERGENNES 3 BEDROOM: washer/dryer hookup. $900/ month. No pets. On Monkton Rd. across from Vergennes Variety. Completed application required prior to viewing apart‑ ment. Must pass background check. 240‑281‑1508 or email: ocopom.ninja.turtle@gmail. com. Available February 1.

NEW HAVEN: BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, sunny apartment.

Garden space. No pets, no smoking. References, security deposit, lease. $875/month plus utilities. 802‑236‑2040.

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ROOM FOR RENT brand new, furnished. Shared bathroom, kitchen and liv‑ ing room. $100.00 a week.

802‑877‑9237.

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WARNING ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Wood Heat TIMBERWOLF FIREWOOD: Dry or green. Call for prices.

802‑388‑7300.

Real Estate 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.

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Member Districts are Bridport, Cornwall, Middlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham and Weybridge The legal voters of the Addison Central School District are hereby warned to meet at the Middlebury Union High School in Middlebury, Vermont on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 7:00 PM, to transact the following business: ARTICLE 1: To elect the following officers: a) A Moderator b) A Treasurer c) A Clerk ARTICLE 2: To hear and act upon the reports of the school district officers.

ARTICLE 3: To see if the voters of the Addison Central School District will vote to authorize its Board of Directors, under 16 VSA 562 (9), to borrow money by issuance of bonds or notes not in excess of anticipated revenue for the school year.

ARTICLE 4: To do any other business proper to come before said meeting.

PUBLIC INFORMATION HEARING FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Member Districts are Bridport, Cornwall, Middlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham and Weybridge The legal voters of the Addison Central School District are hereby warned to meet at the Middlebury Union High School in Middlebury, Vermont on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 7:00 PM, for a Public Information meeting to discuss Australian Ballot articles warned for vote on Tuesday, March 7, 2017.

Hearing will take place immediately following adjournment of the Annual Meeting of said Addison Central School District.

Linda J. Barrett, Clerk, Addison Central School District Peter Conlon, Chair, Addison Central School District 1/23

WARNING ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 7, 2017

And it’s easier to break the law than you might think. You can’t say “no children” or “adults only.” There is lots you can’t say.

The federal government is watching for such discrimination.

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LOCAL FEED: NON‑GMO verified oilseed meal avail‑ able in bulk totes from our Middlebury mill. Protein rich, plant‑based, no chemicals, no soy. Also available; high‑fat finishing feed in smaller quantities. Full Sun Co: 802‑989‑7011.

TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT Antique dealer special‑ izing in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, an‑ tique collectibles, etc. Visit www.bittnerantiques.com or call Brian at 802‑272‑7527.

Consulting/appraisal services available. House calls made free of charge.

and Public Index can be found on Pages 41 & 42.

Particularly on sites like Craigslist.

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FOR SALE: 3 BEDROOM home on one acre. Quiet street in Mineville, NY. Thirty minute drive to Middlebury. $75,000. Owner financing with cash down or most anything in trade. 518‑569‑0957.

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WHITNEY’S CUSTOM FARM WORK. Pond agitating, liquid manure hauling, drag line aer‑ ating. Call for price. 462‑2755, John Whitney.

ORGANIC, 10 ACRE crop land for lease, New Haven.

802‑388‑4831.

PRIME RETAIL SPACE IN MIDDLEBURY it doesn’t get any better than this fantastic, unique retail space‑ best loca‑ tion in town. Windows on Main St. and windows overlooking Otter Creek in back. 750 sq. ft., AC. Phone 802‑989‑7277 or 206‑715‑5344.

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Member Districts are Bridport, Cornwall, Middlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham and Weybridge The legal voters of the Addison Central School District are hereby warned to meet at the following polling places on March 7, 2017 to vote by Australian Ballot on the following article(s) of business: District Location Polling Hours Bridport Bridport Community/Masonic Hall 10:00 AM-7:00 PM Cornwall Cornwall Town Hall 7:00 AM-7:00 PM Middlebury Middlebury Town Office (77 Main St) 7:00 AM-7:00 PM Ripton Ripton Community House 7:00 AM-7:00 PM Salisbury Salisbury Town Clerk’s Office 7:00 AM-7:00 PM Shoreham Shoreham Town Office 7:00 AM-7:00 PM Weybridge Weybridge Town Clerk’s Office 7:00 AM-7:00 PM ARTICLE 1: Shall the voters of the Addison Central School District vote to authorize the ACSD school board to expend $30,428,802, which is the amount the ACSD school board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year? It is estimated that this proposed budget, if approved, will result in education spending of $17,216 per equalized pupil.

ARTICLE 2: Shall the voters of the Addison Central School District vote to authorize the ACSD school board to create and authorize disbursement from a Capital Reserve Fund for the Addison Central School District, and appropriate $481,721 of the FY 2016 Unassigned Fund Balance (estimated at $1,273,441) to said Fund?

ARTICLE 3: Shall the voters of the Addison Central School District authorize the ACSD school board to give notice that in lieu of distributing the Addison Central School District Annual Report by mail within ten days of the District’s annual meeting, shall give at least thirty days’ notice of the availability of such report by inclusion in the warning for the District’s annual meeting, commencing with the District’s 2018 annual meeting.

Linda J. Barrett, Clerk, Addison Central School District Peter Conlon, Chair; Addison Central School District 1/23

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Addison Central Supervisory Union – Bridport, Cornwall, Middlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham, Weybridge (2) Addison Northwest Supervisory Union – Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes, Waltham (1) Middlebury (1) Middlebury Incorporated School District #4 (1) Orwell (1) P. Hannaford Career Center (1) Union District #3 - Bridport, Cornwall, Middlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham, Weybridge (1) WARNING - POLICY ADOPTION ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Addison Northwest School District will be reviewing and adopting the following policies: • B31 Educator Supervision and Evaluation • C2 Student Drugs and Alcohol (formerly F7) • C2R Student Drugs and Alcohol Procedures (formerly F7) • C3 Transportation (formerly F9) • C4 Limited English Proficiency Students (formerly F19) • C5 Firearms (formerly F21) • C6 Home Study Students (formerly F23) • C7 Student Attendance (formerly F25) • C8 Pupil Privacy Rights (formerly F27) • C10 Prevention of Harassment, Hazing, and Bullying (formerly F20) • C10R Prevention of Harassment, Hazing, & Bullying Procedures (formerly F20) • C20 Student Conduct and Discipline (formerly F1) • C21 Search and Seizure of Students by School Personnel (formerly F3) • C23 Student Clubs & Activities (Secondary) (formerly F11) • C25 Admission of Non-resident Tuition Students (formerly F14) • C27 Student Self-expression and Student Distribution of Literature (formerly F29) • C28 Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students • C34 Restraint and Seclusion • F1 Travel Reimbursement • F22 Electronic Communications Use and Retention (formerly E12) The Addison Northwest School District Board will take action of adopting the above stated policies on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. at the Vergennes Union High School.

The policies are located at the Superintendent’s Office and at www.anwsu.org website for review.

Addison Northwest School District 11 Main Street, Suite B100, Vergennes, VT 05491 802-877-3332 1/19, 23

HANNAFORD REGIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA PATRICIA A. HANNAFORD CAREER CENTER TUESDAY JANUARY 24, 2017 • 5:30 PM – A208 MAIN CAMPUS

Time 5:30 5:33 5:36 Action Agenda 5:40

Topic/Agenda Item Introduction of Board Members Visitors Comments Correspondence

Appoint Workforce Development Board Nominee to fill out remaining term

Informational Agenda 5:42 Guided Planning Session – Harry Frank At the end of this school year, D. Lynn Coale will be stepping down after 15 years as Superintendent/Director of the P. A. Hannaford Regional Technical School District. This school district operates the Patricia Hannaford Career Center. In December, the Board turned its attention to preparing for Coale’s departure by meeting with Bob Stevens, a consultant hired through the Vermont School Boards Association (VSBA) to assist the Board with the search for a new leader to guide the organization.

Hiring a new leader for the District also is interwoven with developing a vision for the evolving role of the Career Center in the County. At their January 11th meeting, the Board met with VSBA Director of Educational Services Harry Frank to help define that vision. One outcome of Frank’s meeting with the Board was a community survey which has been distributed through all Addison County school districts. Results of the survey will be compiled by Frank and presented to the Board at a special meeting warned for January 24. The Board’s evaluation of information gathered from the survey as well as public input will help guide the Board in the Superintendent/ Director search.

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Grants open for small and worthwhile ideas MIDDLEBURY — Funding is now available from several grant programs of the Vermont Community Foundation for 2017 projects. A full list of available grants with updated deadlines and guidelines for each program is available at www. vermontcf.org/AvailableGrants. The following competitive grant round have online applications open now: The Small and Inspiring program awards grants of $500 to $2,500 to support work that builds community.

With this program, the Community Foundation wants to find and fund projects in every town in Vermont where a small grant can make a big difference. This program will fund projects that connect people to one another in meaningful ways, connect people to the environment in ways that encourage stewardship and a

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SPECIAL SELECTBOARD MEETING MONDAY Jan. 23 • 7 P.M.

ROOM 116 – LARGE CONFERENCE RM. 77 MAIN STREET AGENDA 7:00 1. **Call to Order 2. *Approval of Agenda 3. *Approval of Minutes of January 10, 2017 Regular Selectboard Meeting 4. **Citizen Comments [Opportunity to raise or address issues that are not otherwise included on this agenda] 7:05 5. **Recognition for Extraordinary Acts: Police Officers Kevin Emilio and Bill Austin for response to Murdock Court House Fire and Three Citizens for response to Plane Crash of December 23, 2016 7:15 6. *Award Bid on Police Cruiser 7:20 7. ** Review Dog Licensing Fees 7:30 8. * Infrastructure Committee Updates a. Recommendations for Award of Engineering Bids b. Final Recommendation on FY18 Capital Budget c. Project Updates 7:40 9. *Discuss Economic Development Initiative 8:00 10. *Finalize FY18 General Fund Budget Proposal, Including Administration, Libraries, Public Safety, Public Works and Parks & Recreation 8:10 11. **Finalize Warning for Town Meeting 8:20 12. **Consider Modified Grant Agreement with the State for Main Street & Merchants Row Bridge Replacement Project 8:25 13. **Appointment of Voting Delegate for Special Business Meeting of the Vermont League of Cities & Towns on February 15, 2017 8:30 14. *Approval of Check Warrants 15. *Town Manager’s Report 16. Board Member Concerns 17. *Executive Session – if needed 18. **Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session 8:45 19. *Adjourn * Decision Item ** Possible Decision If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 388-8100 x-202 as early as possible.

Additional information about most Agenda items is available on the Town’s website, www.townofmiddlebury.org, on the Selectboard page.

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The Innovations and Collaborations program awards grants of $10,000 to $20,000 to support projects that help nonprofits from across sectors and regions work together closely on shared solutions to critical community needs. Typically, applications are accepted from one lead organization in partnership with one or more additional collaborating organizations. Letters of Interest for the first round of 2017 are due at 5 p.m. on Feb. 1. Visit www.vermontcf.org/IC to learn more.

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Funding continues to be available from the Special and Urgent Needs (SUN) program, which helps Vermont nonprofits with unexpected expenses that impact their ability to meet their mission. A SUN grant of up to $5,000 can help an organization manage an unbudgeted, unforeseen and time-sensitive emergency or take advantage of an unanticipated opportunity that will enhance its work. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Organizations are encouraged to contact the Community Foundation with questions after reading the full guidelines at www.vermontcf.org/SUN. The Vermont Community Foundation is a family of hundreds of funds and foundations established

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WARNING UNION DISTRICT #3 ANNUAL MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 2017

TOWN OF ORWELL HEARING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

Member Districts are Bridport, Cornwall, Middlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham and Weybridge The legal voters of Union District #3 are hereby warned to meet at the Middlebury Union High School, Middlebury, Vermont in said district on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at 6:30 PM, to transact the following business: ARTICLE 1: To elect the following officers: a) A Moderator b) A Treasurer c) A Clerk ARTICLE 2: To act upon the reports of the Treasurer and Auditors of Union District #3.

ARTICLE 3: To transact any other business proper to come before said meeting.

Linda J. Barrett, Clerk Union District #3 Peter Conlon, Chair Union District #3 1/23

The Orwell Development Review Board will meet on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 7:30 pm at the Town Clerk’s Office to conduct the following business: 1. Permit # 1-3-17: Amanda’s Childcare (Amanda Russell) for a conditional use permit to operate a licensed childcare located at 200 Fisher Rd. Information pertaining to this matter may be viewed M, T, Th, 9:30-12:00 and 1:00-3:00 and Fri. 9:30-12:00 and 1:00-6:00 at the Town Clerk’s Office.

Ray Papandrea, Chair Orwell Development Review Board 1/23

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WARNING MIDDLEBURY INCORPORATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4 ANNUAL MEETING MARCH 5, 2017

The legal voters of Middlebury Incorporated School District No. 4 in the Town of Middlebury, Vermont are hereby warned and notified to meet at the Mary Hogan School in Middlebury, Vermont Sunday, March 5, 2017, at 4:00 PM to transact the following business: ARTICLE 1: To elect the following Officers for the ensuing year: a) A Moderator b) A Clerk c) A Treasurer ARTICLE 2: To act upon the reports of the Treasurer and Auditor of Incorporated School District No. 4.

ARTICLE 3: To transact any other business proper to come before said meeting. Upon completion of the transaction of the aforesaid business, or upon adjournment of the aforesaid meeting for any other purpose, said meeting shall be reconvened on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at the Middlebury Town Clerk’s Office for the purpose of voting on the following business of the Middlebury Incorporated School District No. 4 by Australian Ballot. Polls will be Open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. ARTICLE 4: To elect three School Directors for the Town School District for a term of ten months (March-December 2017).

Shane Kean, Clerk Middlebury Incorporated School District No. 4 1/23

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Castleton University names dean’s list CASTLETON — The following students were named to the Castleton University dean’s list for the fall semester of the 2016-17 academic year.

Kathleen Ambrose of Vergennes; Emma Best of Salisbury; Briley Blackbird of Orwell; Alison Boise of New Haven; Casey Briggs of Starksboro; Kristian Bruce of Orwell; Alexander Bushey of Vergennes; Kayla Charron of Vergennes; Justin Connor of

Addison; Oliver Cunningham of North Ferrisburgh; Angela Dupoise of New Haven; Danielle Forand of Starksboro; Elizabeth Fyles of Orwell.

Also, Ellie Gevry of New Haven; Angela Golding of Bristol; Devin Hayes of Vergennes; Brianna Hedding of Brandon; Jeb Hodsden of Addison; Alexis Lape of Brandon; Alaisha Lucia of Leicester; Chase Messner of Middlebury; Breanna Morse of Middlebury; Phoebe

Parrish of Rochester; Joshua Sickles of Addison; Liam Smith of Middlebury.

Also, Kayla St Marie of Vergennes; Kelly St. Marie of Vergennes; Sara Stearns of Middlebury; Kristen Toal of Ferrisburgh; Logan Tow of Bristol; Tegan Waite of Brandon; Clay Walker of Rochester; Danarose Weaver of Brandon; Bruce Wright of Bridport; and Sarah Young of Brandon.

Wednesday and Friday last week (Continued from Page 1) Smits over his move, supported by were unsuccessful. In the past the previous policy, to raise credit he has maintained he has served card limits for himself and road residents well and saved the town foreman John Bull. Smits told the money by redoing some contracts. board in December and also told He has also said the selectboard’s the Independent that doing so made 2015 reduction of his hours (first some purchases more efficient, and from 40 to 30 hours per week and he followed a policy that he wrote then a restoration back to 35) has made it hard for him to complete on the town’s behalf.

But board members were upset his work, and the board has singled him out for criticism. that raising those The board is limits violated now looking at 35 another provision “We need those hours a week of of the policy, hours (from accounting work that purchases be in the town offices, restricted to less the treasurer), but at splitting those than $1,000, and that which we don’t hours: 20 or less Smits did not notify have right now for a treasurer and them of the decision. the remainder for a “We felt … We’ve had blindsided,” said several instances bookkeeper or office Board Chairwoman where I’ve had to assistant to make all work gets Loretta Lawrence. be contacted with sure done.

The board and “We’re finalizing Smits have long late bills. It’s a a budget and we’re been at odds over pattern.”

— Selectboard trying to see the his working hours, Chairwoman needs of the office,” which the board Loretta Lawrence Lawrence said. alleges are irregular “There are a certain and which Smits, number of hours you who was elected in 2014 to a term that expires in need to make the office function on March, said were unfairly cut a year a given day. And we’ve got to figure out what is the best way to do that, ago.

As an elected official, the and we’re working on that in our Ferrisburgh treasurer does not budget.”

Even if budgeted separately, answer directly to the board, but to voters. But the board does set the Lawrence said the treasurer and new budget and pay for the treasurer position could be merged.

“There is the possibility that this and town clerk, pay that is based on is the same person,” she said. hours worked.

Lawrence was asked if it was Lawrence and town auditors are on the record as saying that unlikely that same person would be they believe Smits is not working Smits if he were re-elected in March enough hours. Both are concerned — whether Smits plans to run is a the town clerk and the assistant question that he would have been clerk/treasurer are being asked to posed for this article.

Lawrence agreed it was not likely. pick up slack for Smits, according “I would say yes, it’s a fair to selectboard minutes and to question, and a fair answer,” she Lawrence.

“We need those hours, which we said. don’t have right now,” Lawrence AUDITOR’S LETTER The selectboard also at its said, adding that last week, “We’ve had several instances where I’ve meeting last week discussed what had to be contacted with late bills. Lawrence called a “management letter” from RHR Smith & Co., It’s a pattern.”

Repeated efforts to reach Smits which is performing the audit of by phone, email and text between Ferrisburgh’s 2015-2016 fiscal

year, and met with auditor Ron Smith.

That letter, labeled a draft, claimed RHR Smith found “deficiencies” in Ferrisburgh’s bookkeeping: • Two account balances “were not recorded on the trial balance at year end.”

• “Funds received from a tax sale of $19,178.78 were deposited in the bank in January of 2016, but this deposit was not properly recorded in the general ledger at the time of receipt. This issue remained unresolved on Sept. 13, 2016.”

• “At the time of fieldwork various general ledger accounts including cash, payroll tax liabilities and other various accounts did not reconcile. These accounts were still being reconciled by client at field work time.”

• “Deposits were taking longer than a reasonable period of time upon collection of the Town to depositing in the Town’s bank account for use. Some of the deposits were significant.”

On Jan. 17, Smith, board members, town auditors and residents discussed what Lawrence called “serious concerns” about the town’s fiscal management; assistant treasurer Pam Cousino drew praise from Smith and the board during the discussion.

Lawrence said the town’s overall financial picture remains healthy, but Smith, who estimated the town needed about 100 hours per week total in the office to conduct business, and the letter raised “a lot of red flags” about fiscal management.

“We weren’t totally surprised, but we can’t continue on this path.

We’ve got to get a handle on this,” Lawrence said. “We have a fiduciary responsibility to the taxpayers.”

The Ferrisburgh selectboard is also looking at writing the town’s first charter, one that would make clerk and treasurer appointed, not elected, positions, and give the board authority over town officials.

Residents would have to approve it.

“We’re moving forward with creating a town charter,” Lawrence said.

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