Monday, March 11, 2013

MONDAY Â Â EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 25 No. 3

Middlebury, Vermont

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Monday, March 11, 2013

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36 Pages

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Lawmakers  considering  tax  increases Maple sap LV à RZLQJ ‡ $ JURXS RI )HUULVEXUJK FKLOGUHQ DUH OHDUQLQJ DERXW WDSSLQJ PDSOH WUHHV 6HH 3DJH

By  JOHN  FLOWERS VERGENNES  —  When  lawmak-­ ers  return  to  Montpelier  this  week  after  their  Town  Meeting  break,  they  will  continue  consideration  of  where  to  get  revenues  for  state  programs.

Lawmakers  at  the  Legislative  Breakfast  in  Vergennes  last  week  discussed  potential  increases  in  existing  fees  and  taxes,  as  well  as  Gov.  Peter  Shumlin’s  proposed  new  10-­percent  surcharge  on  break-­open Â

tickets  sold  by  various  civic  groups,  including  the  American  Legion  Halls.

INCREASED  FEES  &  TAXES? Dave  Brooks  of  Waltham  noted  plans  to  increase  the  statewide  homestead  education  property  tax  by  5  cents  (to  a  total  of  94  cents)  per  $100  in  property  value  and  consid-­ eration  of  a  new  8-­cent  gasoline  tax  to  generate  more  revenues  to  repair  Vermont’s  roads  and  bridges.

Brooks  said  such  taxes  cannot  be  HDVLO\ DEVRUEHG E\ UHWLUHHV RQ D Âż[HG income,  such  as  he  and  his  wife. “I  don’t  have  the  luxury  of  taxing  people,  so  I  have  to  think  about  cut-­ ting,â€?  Brooks  said.  “I  wonder  if  the  state  is  talking  about  cutting.â€?

Lawmakers  responded  that  while  some  new  tax  proposals  have  been  making  headlines,  state  government  has  been  making  some  cuts.  Sen.  Claire  Ayer,  D-­Addison,  said  the Â

state’s  developmental  services  bud-­ get  for  citizens  with  disabilities  is  being  sized  up  for  “big  cuts.�  Also  in  store  for  substantial  cuts  according  to  Ayer:  The  Reach  Up  program  that  provides  job  training  and  other  aid  primarily  to  single  moms  with  kids. “In  human  services  —  which  is  a  bloated  budget  —  we  have  been  cutting  steadily  in  the  amount  of  ser-­ vices  we  have,�  Ayer  said.

(See  Lawmakers,  Page  23)

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The  big  time SAM  COFFEY  FROM  the  University  of  New  Hampshire  took  third  place  in  the  NCAA  national  skiing  championships  slalom  race  at  the  Middlebury  College  Snow  Bowl  last  Friday  morning.  For  results  and  more  photos,  see  the  sports  section  starting  on  Page  18.

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Citizen  seeking  to  open  up ANeSU  teacher  negotiations By  XIAN  CHIANG-­WAREN BRISTOL  —  A  Starksboro  man  would  like  Bristol-­area  school  boards  to  be  a  little  more  transparent  when  negotiating  teacher  con-­ WUDFWV DQG KH KDV ¿OHG D ODZVXLW WKDW FRXOG EH precedent-­setting.

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High  School  districts  and  their  boards  and  committees  have  gone  into  executive  session  without  cause  during  face-­to-­face  and  mediat-­ ed  meetings  with  representatives  of  the  teach-­ ers’  union  during  contract  negotiations.  “This  is  not  an  angry  piece  of  litigation,�  Jef-­ feries,  a  former  Robinson  Elementary  School  and  ANeSU  board  member  himself,  said  in  an  (See  ANeSU,  Page  35)

Should  Middlebury  require  homeowners  to  shovel  sidewalks?

By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  —  Middlebury  residents  are  be-­ ing  asked  to  weigh  in  on  the  idea  of  instituting  a  new  town  ordinance  that  would  require  property  owners  to  clear  snow  from  their  own  sidewalks.

A  few  local  residents  —  noting  the  selectboard’s  (See  Middlebury,  Page  27)

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LAST THURSDAY AFTERNOON Ferrisburgh Central School kindergarten teacher Josh Brooks took his FODVV WKURXJK D VZDPS\ ¿HOG DQG DFURVV 5RXWH WR WKH town green to collect sap from several maple trees. The VWXGHQWV IRXQG PDQ\ EXFNHWV RYHUÀRZLQJ ZLWK VDS WKDW they carefully poured into storage containers. Before reattaching the buckets the students ran from tree to tree to get a taste of the faintly sweet sap as it dutifully dripped from each tap.

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Addison  Independent,  Monday,  March  11,  2013  —  PAGE  3

State IDs cause of illnesses at Bridport school By  JOHN  FLOWERS BRIDPORT  —  The  Vermont  Department  of  Health  (DOH)  on  )ULGD\ FRQ¿UPHG WKH FDXVH RI D stomach  bug  that  swept  through  Bridport  Central  School  last  week  and   forced  the  cancellation  of  classes  on  Thursday  and  Friday.

7KH '2+ /DERUDWRU\ FRQ¿UPHG norovirus  in  a  sample  voluntarily  collected  from  a  person  who  be-­ came  ill  at  the  school.

Moira  Cook,  DOH  Middlebury  district  director,  on  Thursday  said  KHU RI¿FH KDG UHDFKHG RXW WR WHDFK-­ ers  and  students  to  get  vomit  and/ or  stool  samples  in  an  effort  to  pin-­ point  the  illness  that  had  affected  SHUFHQW RI WKH VFKRROœV VWX-­ dents  —  along  with  several  adults  —  by  last  Wednesday.

A  majority  of  students  did  not  show  up  for  classes  on  Wednesday.  When  additional  students  had  to  EH VHQW KRPH RI¿FLDOV FORVHG WKH school  for  the  balance  of  the  week.

Cook  explained  that  norovirus  is  a  virus  that  can  be  transmitted  via  food,  commonly  touched  sur-­ faces  and  person-­to-­person  contact.  Symptoms  include  stomach  dis-­ comfort,  diarrhea  and  vomiting. “Fortunately,  it  is  a  pretty  short-­ lived  illness,�  Cook  said  on  Thurs-­ day.  “A  lot  of  the  kids  are  recover-­ ing  and  feeling  better.  Hopefully,  everyone  will  be  well  and  back  in  school  on  Monday.�

Norovirus  usually  resolves  with-­ LQ WR KRXUV DIWHU H[SRVXUH +HDOWK 'HSDUWPHQW RIÂżFLDOV VDLG As  of  Thursday,  Cook  did  not  be-­ lieve  the  virus  was  spread  by  food  at  the  Bridport  school. “From  what  we  understand,  (school)  staff  who  have  come  down  with  this  did  not  eat  at  the  cafete-­ ria,â€?  she  said. “If  you  have  become  sick  from  norovirus,  you  should  stay  home  from  work  or  school,  refrain  from  preparing  meals  for  others,  and  stay  hydrated,â€?  said  Bradley  Tompkins,  DOH  infectious  disease  epidemi-­ ologist.  “People  who  were  sick  can  continue  to  shed  the  virus  for  sev-­ eral  days  after  they  have  recovered,  so  continuing  to  properly  wash  your  hands  with  soap  and  water,  especially  after  using  the  bathroom,  is  important  to  help  stop  the  spread  of  the  disease.â€?

Aspiring young artists display their talents in Bristol By  XIAN  CHIANG-­WAREN BRISTOL  —  March  is  Youth  Arts  Month  across  the  nation,  and  for  the  last  nine  years,  Art  on  Main  in  down-­ town  Bristol  has  marked  the  occasion  with  an  Emerging  Artists  Exhibit  that  gives  young  Five  Town  Area  artists  an  opportunity  to  shine  in  a  profes-­ sional  gallery  setting.

Students  with  exceptional  talent  and  dedication  to  the  arts  from  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  are  se-­ lected  by  Mount  Abe  art  teachers  for  the  annual  gallery  exhibition.  Their  art  is  professionally  framed  and  dis-­ played  at  Art  on  Main  for  the  month  of  March.  This  year,  the  exhibit  features  works  from  11  MAUHS  students:  Madeline  Chester,  Fiona  Cole,  William  Kit-­ tredge,  Eliza  Letourneau,  Jessie  Ly-­ ons,  Rider  MacCrellish,  Reed  Martin,  Emma  Ober,  Rachael  Orvis,  Morgan  Salter,  and  Alicia  Stone.  Their  artwork  ranges  from  pencil  drawings  to  ceram-­ ics,  wire  statues  to  miniature  animal  ¿JXULQHV PDGH RI IHOW “That’s  part  of  what’s  fun  about  the  show,â€?  said  Elise  Cleary,  who  heads  up  the  Mount  Abe  art  depart-­ ment  along  with  Bruce  Babbett  and  Ellen  Arapakos.  “There’s  such  a  wide  range  of  work  being  exhibited.  I  think  it’s  representative  of  our  student  body,  how  diverse  they  are  and  how  multi-­talented.â€?

The  gallery  also  becomes  an  im-­ portant  community  hub  each  year  during  the  show,  according  to  Caro-­ lyn  Ashby,  the  gallery  manager  at  Art  on  Main. “It  provides  a  public  space  to  let  the  community  come  and  see  the  talent  of  its  youth,�  Ashby  said.

The  Emerging  Artists  Exhibit  be-­ gan  in  2005  with  an  exhibition  that  featured  work  from  25  students.  The  number  of  artists  displaying  work  in  WKH VKRZ Ă€XFWXDWHV HDFK \HDU EXW Ashby  estimates  that  more  than  100  student  artists  from  the  Five  Town  community  have  been  featured  in  the  space  since  the  program’s  launch. “They  are  selected  on  the  basis  of  their  artistic  talent  and  dedication  to  creating  art  as  well  as  their  potential  CORRECTION:  A  story  and  news  capsule  on  the  Monkton  town  meeting  that  appeared  in  last  Thurs-­ day’s  Addison  Independent  correctly  reported  that  residents  rejected  a  $120,000  bond  for  an  extension  to  WKH ÂżUH IDFLOLW\ EXW JDYH DQ LQFRUUHFW YRWH WRWDO 7KH ÂżQDO WDOO\ ZDV LQ favor;Íž  260  opposed.

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ART  ON  MAIN  Gallery  Manager  Carolyn  Ashby  shows  off  the  Emerging  Artists  Exhibit,  an  annual  gallery  exhibition  featuring  varied  works  by  Mt.  Abe  students.  This  year’s  show  will  be  on  display  until  March  26.

as  future  artists,�  said  Cleary.

Ashby  added  that  a  number  of  the  exhibit’s  alumni  had  gone  on  to  ma-­ jor  in  the  arts  in  college,  while  others  have  found  work  as  craftspeople.  Art  on  Main  has  also  sold  student  works  to  gallery  patrons;͞  Ashby  recalled  that  a  local  sugaring  business  had  once  in-­ quired  about  licensing  student  artwork  for  product  labels  and  packaging.  ³7KHUHœV GH¿QLWHO\ DQ LPSDFW ´ Ashby  said.

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March  to  coincide  with  Youth  Arts  Month,  a  national  event  promoted  by  the  Council  for  Art  Education  and  the  National  Art  Education  Association  with  the  aim  of  celebrating  arts  in  HGXFDWLRQ DIÂżUPLQJ WKH YDOXH RI WKH arts  for  children,  and  promoting  sup-­ port  for  quality  school  art  programs.  Art  on  Main  took  to  heart  those  or-­ ganizations’  suggestion  “to  increase  community  understanding  and  inter-­ est  in  art  and  art  education  through  involvement  in  art  exhibits,  work-­

shops,  and  other  creative  venues.â€? “This  exhibit  is  a  really  important  —  and  the  longest-­running  —  com-­ ponent  of  our  commitment  as  a  non-­ SURÂżW WR FRQQHFWLQJ RXU FRPPXQLW\ and  the  arts,â€?  Ashby  said.  “It  pro-­ YLGHV DIÂżUPDWLRQ IRU WKH VWXGHQWV SDU-­ ticipating  and  also  gives  them,  and  their  friends,  an  opportunity  to  learn  about  other  artists  from  throughout  Vermont.â€?

The  Emerging  Artists  Exhibit  will  be  on  display  through  March  26. Â

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Guest  Editorial How  Legislature  restores balance  to  the  UVM  board Legislation  has  been  proposed  that  forbids  lawmakers  from  serving  as  trustees  for  the  Vermont  State  Colleges,  the  University  of  Vermont  and  for  the  Vermont  Student  Assistance  Corp.  The  bill’s  purpose  is  to  prevent  the  FRQÀLFW RI LQWHUHVW WKDW DULVHV ZKHQ OHJLVODWRUV VHUYLQJ DV WUXVWHHV KDYH WKH responsibility  of  representing  both  the  taxpayers  and  the  schools.  The  belief  is  that  the  legislators  should  not  be  put  in  the  position  of  serving  two  masters.

This  legislation  has  been  proposed  before,  to  no  avail.  As  expected,  those  OHJLVODWRUV VHUYLQJ DV WUXVWHHV LQVLVW WKH FRQÀLFW LV HDVLO\ PDQDJHG RU WKDW it  doesn’t  exist.  The  schools  take  no  position  for  the  obvious  reason  that  it  makes  no  sense  to  offend  those  who  vote  on  their  appropriations.

Thus,  nothing  changes.

The  proposed  legislation  has  two  glaring  weaknesses:  First,  it’s  an  all-­or-­ nothing  proposal;͞  second,  it  makes  the  discussion  personal  —  it’s  a  chal-­ lenge  to  the  integrity  of  any  legislator  serving  as  a  trustee.

Thus,  instead  of  talking  about  function  and  effectiveness,  we’re  talking  about  personalities.

That  gets  us  nowhere.

It  is  a  discussion  worthy  of  serious  consideration,  but  for  reasons  that  go  EH\RQG D SHUFHLYHG FRQÀLFW RI LQWHUHVW Consider  the  University  of  Vermont.  It  has  25  trustees  and  nine  of  them  (36  percent  of  the  board)  are  legislators.  Additionally,  three  of  the  trustees  are  appointed  by  the  governor.  That’s  a  bit  Montpelier-­centric  —  to  say  the  least.

In  return,  UVM  gets  a  whopping  6  percent  of  its  revenue  from  state  ap-­ propriations,  one  of  the  lowest  percentages  in  the  country.

7KDW PDNHV QR VHQVH 7KH LPEDODQFH H[DJJHUDWHV WKH LQÀXHQFH RI WKH /HJ-­ islature  and  it  limits  the  needs  of  the  university.

The  reality  is  that  the  Legislature  will  never  increase  its  appropriation  levels  to  UVM  much  beyond  what  they  are  today  (as  a  percentage  of  the  school’s  revenue).  To  prosper,  the  school  not  only  needs  the  Legislature’s  KHOS EXW LW QHHGV DGGLWLRQDO ÀH[LELOLW\ DQG VWUHQJWK DW WKH ERDUG OHYHO Most  schools  in  UVM’s  peer  group  are  governed  by  boards  half  again  as  large  as  UVM’s.  MIT  has  74  trustees.  Brown  has  54.  Brandeis  has  50.  Middlebury  has  33.  The  average  number  in  a  survey  of  schools  similar  to  UVM  was  42.

Why? Because  other  schools  use  their  trustees  to  raise  money,  or  to  forge  con-­ QHFWLRQV WKDW EHQH¿W WKH VFKRROV RU WR UHSUHVHQW FRQVWLWXHQFLHV RWKHU WKDQ legislators.

If  the  Legislature  is  never  going  to  substantially  increase  the  percentage  of  its  appropriations  to  UVM,  then  doesn’t  it  make  sense  to  do  what’s  neces-­ sary  to  help  the  school  succeed  elsewhere?

It  does,  and  the  Legislature  could  do  this  with  relative  ease,  and,  at  the  VDPH WLPH PDLQWDLQ D OHYHO RI LQÀXHQFH FRPPHQVXUDWH ZLWK LWV FRQWULEXWLRQ All  it  would  need  to  do  is  to  revise  the  school’s  charter  to  allow  UVM  to  FERRISBURGH  CENTRAL  SCHOOL  kindergartner  Braxton  Lowell  waits  for  a  drop  of  sap  from  a  ma-­ expand  the  size  of  its  board.  At  the  same  time,  it  could  reduce  the  number  ple  tree  on  the  town  green  last  Thursday  while  classmate  Emma  Bergmans  looks  on.  For  more  photos  of  legislators  that  would  serve  as  trustees.  The  Legislature  doesn’t  need  nine  IURP WKH VWXGHQWVœ VDS FROOHFWLQJ ¿HOG WULS VHH 3DJH of  its  members  sitting  as  trustees,  but  why  not  one  from  the  House  and  one  Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell from  the  Senate?

This  is  the  sort  of  leadership  we  need  to  see  from  legislators  and  from  UVM.  What  we  have  now  is  not  only  imbalanced,  but  misguided.  It’s  not  ef-­ ÂżFLHQW WR KDYH DOPRVW SHUFHQW RI \RXU ERDUG UHVSRQVLEOH WR D VLQJOH HQWLW\ This  is  particularly  important  in  Vermont  and  with  UVM.  The  university  generates  over  a  billion  dollars  annually,  making  it  one  of  the  largest  players  LQ 9HUPRQW (YHQ D VPDOO LPSURYHPHQW FDQ JHQHUDWH VLJQLÂżFDQW DGYDQWDJHV It’s  incumbent  upon  the  Legislature  to  push  for  changes  that  strengthen  the  school,  and  concomitantly  the  state  itself. “The  economy,  stupid.â€?  That  Tourism  is  the  second  largest  Do  you  think  without  large  federal  7KLV LV ZK\ WKH GLVFXVVLRQ LV VR PXFK ODUJHU WKDQ D FRQĂ€LFW RI LQWHUHVW FRQ-­ revenue  generator  for  Vermont,  at  subsidies  these  wind  power  corpora-­ cern  and  why  legislators  are  only  paying  lip  service  to  the  state’s  needs  if  the  phrase,  famously  written  by  candi-­ date  Bill  Clinton’s  adviser,  James  nearly  $1.8  billion  per  year.  Aesthet-­ tions  would  even  be  in  Vermont?  debate  does  not  embrace  the  potential  that  is  within  easy  grasp.

Clavelle,  could  easily  be  directed  at  ic  concerns  are  very  important.

Not  a  chance.  And  at  the  optimistic  —  Emerson  Lynn,  St.  Albans  Messenger “environmentalist�  Bill  McKibben.

Vermont  is  small  and  unique.  estimate  of  generating  only  5  percent  He  along  with  Paul  Burns,  direc-­ While  crossing  over  from  Canada,  of  Vermont’s  electric  needs  using  ADDISON COUNTY tor  of  the  Vermont  Public  Interest  New  York,  New  Hampshire  or  North  wind,  is  this  small  questionable  Research  Group,  need  to  take  a  step  Adams,  Mass.,  visually  you  know  EHQH¿W ZRUWK WKH FRVW RI VLJQL¿-­ back  from  their  single-­minded  focus  you’re  in  the  Green  Mountain  State.  cantly  damaging  the  Vermont  tourist  Periodicals  Postage  Paid  at  Middlebury,  Vt.  05753 of  making  Vermont  the  green  energy  Its  natural  beauty  is  strikingly  dif-­ economy?  Absolutely  not.

Postmaster,  send  address  change  to  Addison  Independent, capital  of  the  world. ferent.

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It  is  very  clear  that  the  Bristol  Fire  Department  needs  a  substantial  facility  upgrade  in  order  to  provide  VDIH DQG HIIHFWLYH ¿UH SURWHFWLRQ IRU our  community.  We  should  do  all  we  can  to  keep  the  BFD  in  the  village  On  Saturday,  Feb.  23,  I  went  to  to  ask  if  I  was  the  lady  who  lost  the  center.  In  the  process,  we  must  be  visit  my  husband  at  Helen  Porter  earring.  I  said  yes  I  am  and  she  said  sure  that  the  project  protects  the  Nursing  Home.  After  I  left  him  I  that  the  earring  was  found  by  Gary  integrity  of  the  receiving  neighbor-­ hood,  conserves  historically  sig-­ went  into  Greg’s  Meat  Market  to  while  sweeping  up  near  the  pro-­ get  some  groceries.  I  went  right  duce  department.  Brenda  held  it  for  QL¿FDQW DVVHWV FRPSOLHV ZLWK RXU home  after  that.  Later  that  afternoon  safekeeping  until  she  could  return  it  zoning  regulations,  and  works  for  I  discovered  one  of  my  diamond  to  me  when  I  next  came  into  Greg’s.  our  already  stretched  budget.  This  is  earrings  was  missing.  I  backtracked,  I  was  astonished  and  so  happy  that  a  huge  task  that  will  require  effective  public  involvement. looking  in  the  car  and  wherever  I  it  was  found.  It  was  a  special  gift  Bristol  is  going  to  have  to  spend  ZDONHG EXW , GLG QRW ¿QG LW , FDOOHG from  my  husband  to  me  and  I  have  some  real  money  on  the  Bristol  Fire  the  nursing  home  and  Greg’s  to  always  cherished  these  earrings.

Department  upgrade.  It  may  take  a  inquire  if  anyone  had  found  it.  The  I  would  like  the  public  to  know  next  day  I  went  into  Greg’s  and  what  honest  people  work  at  Greg’s.  ZKLOH WR JHW DOO RI RXU ÂżQDQFLDO GXFNV in  order.  But  there  is  much  that  can  again  asked  about  the  earring.  I  I  will  be  eternally  grateful  to  Gary  be  done  concurrently. also  asked  at  the  nursing  home  and  and  Brenda  and   want  to  publicly  There  needs  to  be  an  up-­to-­date,  everyone  was  on  the  lookout  for  it. thank  them  from  the  bottom  of  my  credible  needs  assessment.  What  After  a  few  days  I  despaired  of  heart. does  our  community,  in  cooperation  it  ever  being  found.  I  walked  into  Frances  Washington Greg’s  to  do  some  shopping  and  Middlebury immediately  Brenda  came  up  to  me Â

Greg’s  is  home  to  honest  workers

Brandon  voters  deserve  say  on  pot So,  the  Brandon  selectboard  thinks  that  a  medical  marijuana  dispensary  is  a  non-­issue.  They  claim  to  have  had  a  3-­minute  dis-­ cussion  and  that  was  it.  Interest-­ ingly  enough,  they  did  not  think  the  people  of  Brandon  needed  to  know  about  it.  I  am  shocked  and  saddened  that  such  a  controversial  issue  is  a  “non-­issue�  to  them.  In-­ teresting  that  Mr.  Swift  is  running  for  reelection  and  states  that  he  “wants  to  be  more  proactive  and  react  to  issues  of  the  voters  and  move  things  along  more  thought-­ fully.�  I  guess  I  missed  where  this  issue  has  been  brought  to  the  voters?

They  claim  that  it  will  be  moni-­ tored  with  cameras  and  all  people  involved  will  have  to  pass  a  back-­ ground  check.  I  wonder  if  they  will  have  to  pass  a  drug  test?  They  say  that  you  cannot  open  a  dis-­ pensary  near  a  school  because  it  is  near  children.  Hmmmmm,  well, Â

there  are  children  in  the  neighbor-­ hood.  So,  what  makes  that  any  different?  Three  hundred  children  or  three.  There  are  children  here.  And  I  care.

There  is  a  process  that  should  be  followed:  It  is  called  FDA  ap-­ proval.  With  FDA  approval,  mari-­ juana  could  be  monitored  and  sold  at  a  pharmacy,  where  you  need  a  degree  to  be  able  to  give  these  drugs  out.  Where  there  are  pro-­ cedures  and  experienced  people  already  in  place.  Where  regulated  drugs  should  be  dispensed.

Drugs  are  problems  for  break-­ ins  and  police,  and  trickle  all  the  way  down  to  you,  the  taxpayer.  Just  what  we  all  need  —  higher  taxes.  It  opens  the  door  for  more  problems.  Drugs  are  an  issue  in  this  town.  Shouldn’t  the  people  of  Brandon  have  a  say  in  this  impor-­ tant  issue  (or  this  non-­issue)?

Patty  Smith Brandon

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What  would  the  characteristics  of  an  ideal  site  look  like?  Some  of  these  are  listed  in  the  Pacheco  Ross  study  but  many  more  need  to  be  added.  The  site  selection  process  needs  to  be  a  very  open  and  engaging  one.

7KH ¿QDO GHVLJQ ZLOO KDYH WR ZDLW until  a  site  is  selected.  However,  it  is  not  too  early  to  begin  thinking  about  it.  This  facility  will  be  with  Bristol  IRU D YHU\ ORQJ WLPH DQG LW PXVW ¿W into  the  character  of  our  community.

Keeping  the  costs  down  will  be  essential  as  will  avoiding  debt  to  the  maximum  extent  possible.  Hope-­ fully  we  can  optimize  the  use  of  local  expertise,  labor,  and  materials,  and  minimize  the  need  for  foreign  capital.

The  Bristol  Fire  Department  has Â

a  very  long  history  of  rolling  up  its  sleeves  and  getting  jobs  done  well.  This  project  should  expand  on  that  and  get  other  citizens  involved.  Wouldn’t  it  be  good  if  ways  could  be  found  to  involve  the  local  voters  and  students  in  some  of  the  actual  construction  process?

All  of  this  should  start  with  a  well  designed  and  engaging  public  involvement  process.  Bristol  needs  to  work  on  this.  We’ll  need  to  learn  a  lot  and  we’ll  need  to  be  guided  by  a  diverse  committee  that  represents  the  full  spectrum  of  perspectives.

If  the  process  is  done  well,  the  upgrade  to  the  Bristol  Fire  Depart-­ ment  will  be  a  legacy  that  will  last  a  century  or  more.  The  community  and  good  will  we  build  in  the  pro-­ cess  will  be  long-­lasting  as  well.

May  the  force  be  with  us.

David  Brynn Bristol

to  wind  energy  in  Vermont  and  I  suspect  this  will  only  increase  as  the  reality  of  the  industrialization  of  Vermont  mountain  tops  takes  hold.

Why  was  the  Northeast  Kingdom  WKH ¿UVW WR EHDU WKH EUXQW RI ODUJH scale  wind  power  mania?  Because  it  is  remote  and  sparsely  populated.  Little  resistance  was  expected  from  the  locals  and  the  developers  were  right.  The  cash-­strapped  town  of  Lowell  saw  a  way  to  ease  the  tax  burden  on  its  residents  and  also  relied  on  the  experts  to  believe  this  was  a  win-­win  situation  for  every-­ one.

Now  many  residents  are  having  second  thoughts.  With  evidence  ac-­ cumulating  as  to  the  inappropriate-­ ness  of  wind  energy  in  Vermont,  the  glaring  spotlight  of  real  information  about  the  size  and  scope  of  these Â

industrial  landscape  machines  is  causing  Vermonters  to  pause,  take  a  EUHDWK DQG UHÀHFW RQ H[DFWO\ ZKDWœV being  done  to  their  state.

Zealotry,  bullying  and  scare  tac-­ tics  are  not  useful  means  in  securing  what  is  best  for  Vermonters,  Ver-­ mont’s  economy  or  global  warming.

Meeting  the  requirements  of  reducing  carbon  emissions  is  a  chal-­ lenge  for  the  world  to  recognize  and  solve.  I  for  one  do  not  believe  that  destroying  the  Vermont  environ-­ ment  so  that  it  can  be  said  that  it  was  saved  is  a  rational  act.

The  sky  is  not  falling  nor  will  the  world  end  with  a  three-­year  mora-­ torium.  In  that  time  Vermonters  just  might  save  the  environment  here  as  well  as  its  tourist-­based  economy.

Robert  Deeble Middlebury

Letter

(Continued  from  Page  4) Global  warming  is  real,  but  using  Vermont  as  a  McKibben  green  en-­ ergy  laboratory  is  neither  a  realistic  solution  from  using  fossil  fuels  nor  a  sensible  economic  one.  Conserva-­ tion  of  energy  in  its  many  forms  would  have  the  most  immediate  and  enduring  contribution  in  reversing  global  warming.

A  three-­year  moratorium  from  wind  development  in  Vermont  is  a  sensible  and  prudent  action  to  take.  Wind  towers  are  forever,  whether  they’re  producing  electricity  or  rot-­ ting  rusting  hulks  after  their  operat-­ ing  life  is  done.

Wind  promoting  companies  hate  the  idea  of  a  moratorium  for  it  would  give  Vermonters  time  to  evaluate  what  has  been  done  to  the  state  so  far.  There  is  growing  resistance Â

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Obituaries Judith Watkins, 53, Addison County native

TROUTMAN,  N.C.  —  Judith  “Judy�  Lucille  LaDeau  Watkins,  53,  of  Troutman  died  at  her  residence  Tuesday,  March  5,  2013.  Born  Dec.  26,  1959,  in  Addison  County,  Vt.,  she  was  the  daughter  of  the  late  Jean  Oney  LaDeau.

Survivors  include  a  daughter,  .ULVWLQ :DWNLQV DQG KHU VLJQL¿FDQW other,  Adam  Whitesides  of  Troutman;͞  a  son,  Keith  Watkins  of  Middlebury;͞  her  father,  William  LaDeau  and  his  VLJQL¿FDQW RWKHU -RDQ %DUURZV RI Bristol,  Vt.;͞  three  brothers,  Mark  LaDeau  and  Susan  of  Mooresville,  N.C.,  Peter  LaDeau  of  Middlebury,  Vt.,  and  Bill  LaDeau  of  Myrtle  Beach,  S.C.;͞  one  sister,  Jackie  Sullivan  and  Thomas  of  Middlebury,  Vt.;͞  and  numerous  nieces  and  nephews.

She  was  predeceased  by  her  mother  and  a  niece,  Skyleigh  Moreau.  A  memorial  service  will  be  held  Saturday,  March  9,  2013,  at  noon  at  Lawing  Chapel  Baptist  Church  in  Maiden  with  the  Rev.  Stephen  Rector  RIÂżFLDWLQJ The  family  will  receive  friends,  prior  to  the  service,  from  11-­  11:45 Â

William Blair, 91, Hancock HANCOCK  —  William  T.  “Bunk�  Blair,  91,  died  Tuesday,  March  5,  2013,  at  his  home  in  Hancock.

He  was  born  Dec.  14,  1921,  the  son  of  William  and  Flora  (Hill)  Blair.

He  attended  Hancock  and  Rochester  schools  and  gradu-­ ated  from  Rochester  High  School.  Following  his  education  he  enlisted  in  and  served  in  the  U.S.  Navy  during  World  War  II.  He  served  aboard  the  U.S.S.  Wisconsin  and  the  U.S.S.  William  Pepperell.

After  the  war  he  returned  home  and  married  Virginia  McGrath  on  Sept.  7,  1946,  in  Rochester.  He  owned  and  operated  Blair  Brothers  Texaco  in  Rochester  until  his  retire-­ ment.  He  also  was  a  school  bus  driver  for  many  years  and  was  a Â

MIDDLEBURY  —  Bicycle  riders  are  invited  to  join  Nancy  6FKXO] DQ LQVWUXFWRU FHUWLÂżHG E\ the  League  of  American  Bicyclists,  on  Wednesday,  March  20,  from  1-­4  p.m.  at  the  Middlebury  Town  Gym  for  a  “Better  Bicycling  Course.â€?  Schulz  will  teach  bicyclists  skills  IRU QDYLJDWLQJ VDIHO\ LQ WUDIÂżF Âż[LQJ D Ă€DW ULGLQJ LQ YDULHG ZHDWKHU conditions,  transporting  loads  and  more.  Attendees  can  bring  their  bikes  and  helmets  for  a  check-­up  DQG FRUUHFW ÂżWWLQJ 7KH FRXUVH ZLOO also  cover  regular  group  road  rides,  commuting  gear,  and  local  rules  of  the  road.  Participants  will  then  prac-­ tice  correctly  riding  Middlebury’s  downtown  roads  and  rotaries.

The  $25  course  fee  includes  three  hours  of  instruction,  course  manual  DQG ¿WWLQJV (QUROOPHQW LV OLPLWHG to  ensure  individual  attention.  JUDITH  L.  WATKINS Pre-­registration  is  required  by  March  15.  Reserve  space  now  by  contact-­ a.m.  at  the  church.  ing  Terri  Arnold  at  388-­8100,  ext.  Memorials  may  be  given  to  Hospice  205,  or  Laura  Asermily  at  388-­9478  RI /DNH 1RUPDQ *ULI¿WK 6W MIDDLEBURY  —  Connie  Services  are  pending.  A  or  middenergy@gmail.com.

Suite  203,  Davidson,  NC  28036.  Staats,  84,  of  Middlebury  passed  full  obituary  will  appear  in  a  This  event  is  hosted  by  the  Online  condolences  may  be  given  away  on  Wednesday,  March  6,  future  edition  of  the  Addison  Middlebury  Parks  and  Recreation  at  www.burkemortuary.com.  2013,  with  family  close  by.

Independent.

Department,  the  Middlebury  Energy  Committee  and  the  Vermont  Bicycle  &  Pedestrian  Coalition  with  support  from  local  bike  experts.

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Little  League  and  Legion  baseball  coach.  His  family  says  he  enjoyed  gardening,  watching  football  and  basketball  on  TV  and,  in  earlier  years,  deer  hunting.

He  is  survived  by  a  daugh-­ ter,  Sharon  Gilman  of  Clarendon  Springs;͞  three  sons,  William  Blair  Jr.  of  Rochester,  Ron  Blair  of  Hancock  and  Rick  Blair  of  Ashville,  N.C.;͞  two  sisters,  Barbara  Severy  of  Connecticut  and  Beverly  Martin  of  Colchester;͞  and  many  grandchildren  and  great-­grandchildren.

He  was  predeceased  by  his  wife  and  a  brother,  George  Blair.

Memorial  services  will  be  held  at  a  later  date.  There  are  no  calling  hours.  Online  condolences  may  be  left  at  www.dayfunerals.com.

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Connie Staats, 84, Middlebury

Midd.  College  offering  fellowships  in  journalism MIDDLEBURY  —  Middlebury  College  is  accepting  applications  for  the  Middlebury  Fellowships  in  Environmental  Journalism,  a  program  started  in  2007  for  working  and  aspiring  journalists.  In  the  spring  the  program’s  administrators,  includ-­ ing  its  director,  environmentalist  and  writer  Bill  McKibben,  will  award  fellowships  to  10  reporters  near  the  start  of  their  careers,  based  on  their  proposals  for  stories  on  particular  environmental  issues.  Graduate  fellows  each  receive  $10,000  to  pursue  their  reporting  projects.  The  fellows  include  up  to  two  current  Middlebury  College  seniors  whose  projects  will  contribute  to  senior  work  for  their  baccalaureate  degrees.

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“Today,  so  many  stories  we  read  relate  to  climate  change  and  the  envi-­ ronment,  so  we’re  happy  we  can  make  this  opportunity  available  to  another  crop  of  young  reporters,�  said  McKibben,  who  is  also  Schumann  Distinguished  Scholar  at  Middlebury  College.  Citing  The  New  York  Times’  announcement  in  January  this  year  of  the  closure  of  its  environmental  desk,  he  added,  “Clearly  the  need  to  tell  these  stories  becomes  greater  every  day.�

The  fellows  meet  in  the  fall  at  Middlebury  College’s  Bread  Loaf  campus  in  Ripton  and  the  following  spring  at  the  Monterey  Institute  of  International  Studies,  in  California,  with  a  prominent  visiting  reporter;Íž  McKibben;Íž  and  the  program’s Â

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Fellows  may  pursue  report-­ ing  projects  for  print,  web-­based,  or  radio  journalism.  Applications  should  include  a  cover  letter,  a  two-­ three  page  proposal  that  demon-­ strates  that  a  story  is  strong  enough  to  justify  funding  and  that  the  writer  has  mastered  the  background  infor-­ mation,  a  resume,  two  audio  or  writ-­ ing  samples,  and  two  recommenda-­ tions.  The  deadline  for  proposals  is  May  15,  2013.  More  information  is  available  at  www.middlebury.edu/ sustainability/fech/fellowships  and  by  contacting  Emily  Peterson  at  FIEJ@middlebury.edu.

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FERRISBURGH  —  Parents  of  sophomores  and  juniors  at  Vergennes  Union  High  School  should  follow  the  VUHS  Guidance  ZHEVLWH OLQN WR ÂżQG RXW PRUH DERXW career  exploration  opportunities  as  well  as  dates  and  information  for  SAT  and  ACT  testing:  https:// sites.google.com/a/anwsu.org/ guidancedepartment/.  For  sopho-­ mores  and  their  parents,  consider  “College  Pathways  2013,â€?  a  day  of  free   college  planning  workshops,  including  topics  such  as  writing  an  application  essay,  strategies  for  the  SAT/ACT  tests,  creating  a  SHUVRQDOL]HG FROOHJH OLVW DQG ÂżQDQ-­ cial  aid.  Register  online  at  vsac. org/CollegePathways.  The  dates  are  March  16  at  Saint  Michael’s  College,  March  23  at  Castleton  State  College,  and  April  6  at  Lyndon  State  College.

The  Vergennes  Union  High  School  Band  and  Chorus  students  traveling  to  the  April  Heritage  Music  Festival  in  Williamsburg,  9D KDYH D ¿QDO IXQGUDLVHU LQ progress:  VUHS  Music  Day  at  the  Vermont  Lake  Monsters.  Students  are  selling  tickets  to  the  Vermont  Lake  Monster  game  on  Tuesday,  July  2,  at  Burlington’s  Centennial  Field.  Each  ticket  costs  $6,  which  is  due  at  the  time  that  the  tickets  are  ordered.  Checks  should  be  made  out  to  the  Vermont  Lake  Monsters.  Three  dollars  comes  back  to  the  student.  The  Lake  Monster  ticket  RI¿FH ZLOO FRQWDFW SHRSOH ZKR purchased  tickets  a  week  before  the  game  and  the  actual  tickets  can  be  SLFNHG XS DW WKH ER[ RI¿FH RQ WKH day  of  the  game.  Tickets  can  be  exchanged  for  a  different  day  if  a  person  is  not  able  to  attend  the  July  2  game.  This  is  a  winning  offer.  VUHS  music  students  earn  money  for  their  trip,  and  your  family  and  friends  can  have  a  great  time  at  the  Lake  Monsters  game.  Tickets  can  also  be  purchased  from  a  high  school  music  student,  or  by  contact-­ ing  Susan  O’Daniel  at  sodaniel@ anwsu.org.

Also  remember  that  we  can  support  our  music  students  by  attending  their  upcoming  concerts  and  enjoying  these  high  quality  performances.  On  Thursday,  March  14,  the  High  School  Band  and  Chorus  Concert  will  take  place  at  7  p.m.  The  Middle  School  Band  and  Chorus  Concert  will  be  on  Tuesday,  March  12,  at  7  p.m.   VUHS  is  offering  a  six-­week  course  called  Money  Matters  for  students  in  grades  8-­12.  The  classes  will  be  held  Tuesdays  after  school  from  March  12-­April  16  from  3:15-­4:15  p.m.  Some  of  the  topics  included  will  be  spending  habits,  wants  vs.  needs,  understanding  credit/debit  cards,  and  planning  for  college  expenses.  This  course  offers  important  information  for  life  long  ¿QDQFLDO OLWHUDF\ $OVR WKHUH LV D cash  incentive  for  completing  this  course.  Sign  up  today  by  register-­ LQJ LQ WKH 98+6 *XLGDQFH 2IÂżFH Front  Porch  Forum  is  now  avail-­ able  to  the  people  of  Ferrisburgh. Â

FPF  is  an  online  $1,500.  Please  thank  service  that  helps  our  selectboard  for  neighbors  connect  funding  this  initia-­ and  build  commu-­ tive  and  encourage  VUHS  Band  and  Chorus  fundraiser nity.  Founded  in  our  neighbors  to  join.   Ongoing  until  April Burlington  in  2006,  We  all  can  participate  FPF  currently  Middle  School  Band  and  Chorus  Concert in  this  great  way  to  March  12  at  7  p.m. hosts  local  online   communicate  with  forums  in  85  towns  High  School  Band  and  Chorus  Concert our  neighbors  and  throughout  Vermont.   build  community.  March  14  at  7  p.m.

Neighbors  write  in  Money  Matters  course Visit  the  website  to  with  questions,  prob-­  read  more  and  join:  For  students  grades  8-­12.  March  12-­April  16  at  7  p.m. lems,  ideas  or  needs  http://frontporchfo-­ and  the  company  College  Pathways  2013 rum.com/.

March  16  at  Saint  Michael’s  College compiles  everything   Planning  has  begun  March  23  at  Castleton  State  College into  an  emailed   for  the  second  annual  April  6  at  Lyndon  State  College newsletter  that   Ferrisburgh  Day!  Ferrisburgh  Central  School  town  forum comes  out  as  often  Last  year’s  event  March  23  from  9  a.m.-­noon DV WKHUH LV VXIÂżFLHQW  was  so  successful  content.  Examples  2013  Stone  Soup  Summit that  Ferrisburgh  is  of  recent  postings   now  planning  for  April  4  at  Mt.  Abraham  Union  HS  from  3:30-­7  p.m. on  Ferrisburgh  FPF  Trinkets  and  Treasures  rummage  sale this  wonderful  get-­ have  been  about   together  to  occur  on  April  6  at  Vergennes  Union  High  School the  Ferrisburgh  an  annual  basis.  The  Historical  Society  VUHS  Music  Day  at  Vt  Lake  Monsters date  is  tentatively  July  2  at  Burlington’s  Centennial  Field meetings,  a  new   set  for  Saturday,  July  resident  who  was  Ferrisburgh  Day! 20.  Plans  are  to  hold  July  20  (tentative) wondering  how   events  similar  to  last  WR ÂżQG RXW DERXW year’s  Ferrisburgh  community  events,  a  day,  such  as  open  food  drive  in  Vergennes,  and  plan-­ Addison  County  (Addison  County  houses  by  Rokeby,  Lake  Champlain  ning  for  Ferrisburgh  recreation  United  Way,  the  planning  commis-­ Maritime  Museum,  Ferrisburgh  trails.  Also,  FPF  can  be  used  to  sion  and  the  economic  develop-­ Volunteer  Fire  Department,  and  the  help  spread  information  quickly  in  ment  agency  on  a  countywide  plan  Ferrisburgh  Historical  Society.  The  an  emergency  (such  as  for  severe  acting  as  sponsors),  which  has  Friends  of  the  Ferrisburgh  Grange,  weather  events  or  security  issues).  lowered  the  cost  for  Ferrisburgh  Crossroads  Chapel,  Al  vanDeWeert,  The  town’s  onetime  cost  for  FPF  from  the  standard  $2,500  to  $1,500.  and  the  Ferrisburgh  Central  School  is  $2,500.  Ferrisburgh  has  received  The  Ferrisburgh  selectboard  has  are  also  planning  a  variety  of  activi-­ funding  from  a  package  deal  for  approved  funds  for  the  remaining  ties.  In  addition,  a  scrumptious Â

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church  supper  at  the  Methodist  Church  will  end  the  day’s  festivi-­ ties.  Everyone  is  welcome  to  assist  with  the  planning.  Updates  will  be  on  the  Ferrisburgh  Town  Website  (www.ferrisburghvt.org)  and  the  Ferrisburgh  Front  Porch  Forum.

Recently  there  have  been  several  events  of  break-­ins  or  attempted  break-­ins  at  homes  in  Ferrisburgh  and  the  surrounding  area.  A  general  meeting,  attended  by  about  60  resi-­ dents,  was  held  on  Feb.  21  to  inform  homeowners  about  what  they  can  do  to  reduce  the  likelihood  that  they  may  become  a  victim  of  robbery  or  vandalism.  Several  law  enforcement  representatives  were  at  the  meeting  and  encouraged  residents  to  employ  commonsense  protective  measures  such  as  always  locking  their  houses  and  cars,  installing  motion  sensors,  and  being  vigilant  for  strangers  in  the  neighborhood.  The  typical  burglary  scenario  is  the  burglar  knocks  on  the  door  of  a  house  and  if  there  is  no  answer,  they  try  to  break  in  and  quickly  steal  items  that  they  can  sell  quickly  for  cash  (jewelry,  electron-­ ics,  etc.).  Over  the  past  few  months,  Vermont  State  Police,  assisted  by  Vergennes  Police  Department  and  the  Addison  County  Sherriff’s  RI¿FH KDYH LQFUHDVHG WKHLU SUHVHQFH in  Ferrisburgh,  which  has  assisted  in  decreased  events  of  burglaries  and  break-­ins.

(Ferrisburgh  News  will  continue  in  Thursday’s  Addison  Independent)

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“Our  Guns,  Our  Towns,  Our  Questionsâ€?  public  forum  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  March  11,  7-­9  p.m.,  Champlain  Valley  Unitarian  Universalist  Society,  2  Duane  Court.  VPR’s  Jane  Lindholm  moderates  this  panel  discussion  on  guns,  their  uses  and  their  regulation  in  Vermont.  Panelists:  Vermont  Fish  and  Wildlife  Commissioner  Patrick  Berry,  Vermont  Field  Sports  Manager  Greg  Boglioli,  Vermont  State  Police  Senior  Trooper  Justin  Busby  and  Sally  Kerschner,  board  member,  Vermont  Public  Health  Association.  Addison  County  Right  to  Life  meeting  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  March  11,  7-­8  p.m.,  Champlain  Valley  Christian  Reformed  Church.  Visitors  welcome.  Meeting  includes  planning  for  the  annual  dinner  in  Middlebury  on  April  5.  Info:  388-­2898  or  L2Paquette@aol.com.  Book  club  meeting  in  Bridport.  Monday,  March  11,  7-­8  p.m.,  Carl  Norton  Highway  Department  conference  room.  Discussing  “Love  Medicineâ€?  by  Louise  Erdrich.  April’s  title:  “Wildâ€?  by  Cheryl  Strayed.  Info:  758-­2858. Â

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Blood  drive  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  March  12,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Middlebury  American  Legion.  All  types  of  blood  currently  needed.  Appointments  can  be  made  at  1-­800-­843-­3500.  “A  Garden  for  All  Seasonsâ€?  gardening  talk  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  March  12,  1-­2:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  The  Middlebury  Garden  Club  welcomes  landscape  designer  and  teacher  for  the  Master  Gardener  program  Judith  Irven,  who  will  talk  about  ways  to  make  your  garden  look  good  throughout  the  year.  Free.  Refreshments  served.  Info:  388-­4095.  “Reviving  Opheliaâ€?  screening  in  Bristol.  Tuesday,  March  12,  5:30-­7:30  p.m.,  Mount  Abe  cafeteria.  The  Addison  County  Council  Against  Domestic  and  Sexual  Violence  is  hosting  this  IUHH ÂżOP WKDW H[SORUHV LVVXHV RI WHHQ GDWLQJ violence.  Followed  by  a  meal  and  a  discussion  for  parents  of  teens.  Teens  welcome  to  view  the  ¿OP ZLWK WKHLU SDUHQWV &KLOGFDUH DYDLODEOH E\ calling  349-­3059.  “Our  Brains  and  How  They  Changeâ€?  presen-­ tation  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  March  12,  6-­8  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Lisa  Bernardin,  coordinator  of  the  Vermont  Brain  Bee,  and  MUHS  junior  Jonah  Lefkoe  give  a  presentation  at  a  meeting  of  the  Middlebury  Brain  Injury  Support  Group.  Special  segment:  “Memory  and  the  Aging  Brain.â€?  Info:  vermontbrainbee@gmail.com.  “Women  Report  From  Abroad:  Personal  Stories  of  Foreign  Aid  Successâ€?  presenta-­ tion  at  Middlebury  College.  Tuesday,  March  12,  7:30-­9  p.m.,  Axinn  229.  A  presentation  on  Dining  for  Women,  an  organization  whose  core  mission  is  investing  in  women  and  girls  in  devel-­ oping  countries,  how  that  mission  pays  off  and  why  that  is  good  policy  for  the  U.S.  as  well.  Info:  khanta@middlebury.edu.  “Israel,  the  Peace  Process  and  the  Implications  of  the  Arab  Awakeningâ€?  presentation  at  Middlebury  College.  Tuesday,  March  12,  8-­10  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  U.S.  Ambassador  Dennis  Ross,  a  leading  expert  on  Middle  East  politics  who  served  as  ambassador  during  the  George  H.  W.  Bush  and  Bill  Clinton  presidencies,  speaks. Â

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GED  testing  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  March  13,  8:45  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Vermont  Adult  Learning,  282  Boardman  St.  Pre-­registration  required.  Call  388-­4392  for  info  and  to  register.  “Climbing  in  Peruâ€?  presentation  in  Lincoln.  Wednesday,  March  13,  10  a.m.-­noon,  Lincoln  Library.  Sally  Baldwin  will  show  slides  and  talk  about  her  mountain-­climbing  adventures  in  Peru.  Refreshments  served.  Info:  453-­2665.  May’s  World  Music  &  Movement  class  for  kids  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  March  13,  10:30-­11:15  a.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  May  Poduschnik Â

leads  a  fun  and  educational  social  learning  through  industry.â€?  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  “Imagination  Vacation:  Tinkering  With  experience  for  young  children  and  their  caregiv-­ Technologyâ€?  for  kids  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  or  443-­3168.  ers.  Drop  in.  Wednesdays  through  March  20.  March  15,  10:30  a.m.-­noon,  Ilsley  Library.  Community  potluck  for  energy  challenge  in  Foot  care  and  blood  pressure  clinic  in  Bristol.  School-­age  kids  are  invited  to  spend  the  school  Weybridge.  Thursday,  March  14,  6-­8  p.m.,  Wednesday,  March  13,  11  a.m.-­noon,  Bristol  in-­service  day  with  library  staff  and  reuse  expert  Weybridge  Elementary  School.  Weybridge  resi-­ American  Legion.  One  of  a  series  of  free  clin-­ John  Fontanilles  taking  things  apart  and  using  dents  are  invited  to  bring  a  dish  to  a  community  ics  for  seniors  offered  by  Addison  County  Home  hand  tools  to  explore  the  mechanics  of  every-­ potluck  followed  at  7  p.m.  by  a  program  titled  Health  and  Hospice.  Bring  your  own  basin  and  thing  from  telephones  to  computers.  Learn  “Help  Weybridge  Compete  in  the  Home  Energy  towel.  about  how  stuff  works.  Drop  in.  Adults  welcome,  Challenge.â€?  Door  prizes,  social  time.  Info:  Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  March  too.  Info:  388-­4095.  388-­1644.  13,  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Bristol  American  “Fractured  Fairy  Talesâ€?  lecture  and  discussion  Senior  luncheon  and  game  day  in  Middlebury.  Legion.  CVAA  sponsors  this  St.  Patrick’s  Friday,  March  15,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Russ  Sholes  in  Vergennes.  Thursday,  March  14,  7-­9  p.m.,  Day  meal  of  Yankee  pot  roast,  cabbage  and  Senior  Center.  CVAA  invites  area  seniors  for  Bixby  Memorial  Library.  Find  out  how  the  “Rocky  carrots,  O’Brien  potatoes,  rye  bread  and  lunch  and  “Game  On,â€?  with  games  including  and  Bullwinkle  Showâ€?  and  the  rebellious  culture  Irish  cake.  Suggested  dona-­ King  Pede,  rummy,  backgam-­ tion  $4  Bring  your  own  place  mon  and  more.  Lunch,  served  at  setting.  Reservations  required:  noon,  features  broccoli  quiche,  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  610.  four-­bean  sweet  salad  with  Transportation  via  ACTR:  honey,  wheat  bread  and  pine-­ 388-­1946.  apple  tidbits.  Suggested  dona-­ Crock  pot  dinner  in  New  Haven.  tion  $4.  Reservations  required:  Wednesday,  March  13,  6-­8  p.m.,  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  634.  Bring  New  Haven  Congregational  your  own  place  setting.  Free  trans-­ Church.  The  Ladies  Union  of  portation  with  ACTR:  388-­1946.  the  New  Haven  Congregational  Corned  beef  and  cabbage  Church  serves  hearty  main  dinner  in  Bristol.  Friday,  March  dishes,  dessert  and  beverage  15,  5-­7  p.m.,  Bristol  American  for  $5.  Info:  453-­2342.  Legion.  Hosted  by  the  Ladies  Historical  society  meeting  in  Auxiliary.  Cost  $10  per  person,  Ferrisburgh.  Wednesday,  ZKLOH WKH IRRG ODVWV 7R EHQHÂżW WKH March  13,  6:30-­9  p.m.,  Legion  scholarship  fund.  Ferrisburgh  Town  Hall/ Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Community  Center.  Business  Middlebury.  Friday,  March  15,  5-­7  meeting  at  6:30,  program  at  7.  p.m.,  Jackson  Gallery,  Town  Hall  VUHS  senior  Mary  Langworthy  Theater.  Celebrating  the  open-­ will  recount  her  adventures  on  ing  of  “The  Blue  Swans  —  Seven  an  extended  sailing  trip  from  Women  Artists,â€?  an  exhibit  featur-­ Vermont  to  the  Bahamas  in  a  ing  the  work  of  local  artists  in  a  PowerPoint  presentation.  Free.  variety  of  style  and  media.  Exhibit  All  are  welcome.  runs  March  1-­31.  “Painting  Ordinary  Peopleâ€?  Retirement  reception  for  David  presentation  in  Middlebury.  Clark  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  PEG  MYHRE,  LEFT,  and  Liane  Barrera,  co-­chairs  of  the  Hawaiian  Va-­ Wednesday,  March  13,  7-­8:30  March  15,  5-­7  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  James  FDWLRQ 5DIĂ€H FHOHEUDWH LQ WURSLFDO VW\OH DW ODVW \HDUÂśV GUDZLQJ 2QFH Tavern.  Ilsley  Public  Library’s  Maroney,  former  head  of  DJDLQ WKH SXUFKDVH RI D UDIĂ€H WLFNHW HQWHUV \RX LQWR D GUDZLQJ IRU D YD-­ board  of  trustees  invites  the  public  American  Paintings  at  Sotheby’s  cation  in  Hawaii,  gains  entrance  to  a  festive  reception  at  the  Middlebury  to  honor  retiring  library  director  and  Christie’s,  illustrates  genre  Inn  on  March  16,  and  supports  hospice  services  in  our  area.

David  Clark.  Public  comments  at  painting,  the  portrayal  of  ordi-­ 6  p.m.  nary  people  engaged  in  every-­ “Never  Before  Seenâ€?  on  stage  RI WKH Âś V LQĂ€XHQFHG WKH WHOOLQJ DQG UHWHOOLQJ day  activities,  from  its  beginnings  in  the  1790s  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  March  15,  7:30-­10  p.m.,  of  fairy  tales.  Video  sneak  preview  of  the  Little  through  its  heyday  in  the  1840s  to  its  demise  in  A.R.T.  Studio,  Hannaford  Career  Center.  Ten  City  Players’  upcoming  production  of  “Fractured  the  20th  century.  Info:  388-­4095.  student-­written  one-­act  plays.  Also  on  March  16.  Fairy  Tales.â€?  Presented  by  librarian  Dianne  “17-­1/2â€?  on  stage  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  Book  discussion  group  in  Lincoln.  Wednesday,  Lawson.  Info:  877-­2211.  March  13,  7-­9  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  This  month’s  March  15,  8  and  10:30  p.m.,  Hepburn  Zoo.  An  book:  “River  Thievesâ€?  by  Michael  Crummey.  High  school  band/choir  concert  in  Vergennes.  evening  of  scenes,  drawn  from  contemporary  Thursday,  March  14,  7-­9  p.m.,  Vergennes  Union  Info:  453-­2665.  plays,  will  explore  perceptions  of  power,  gender,  High  School  auditorium.  The  VUHS  Symphonic  Community  Crime  Forum  in  Addison.  love  and  regeneration.  Senior  acting  thesis  Band,  Concert  Choir,  Commodore  Singers  and  Wednesday,  March  13,  7-­9  p.m.,  Addison  of  Sumire  Doi  and  Rachel  Goodgal.  Tickets  Commodore  Jazz  Ensemble  perform.  Firehouse.  A  continuing  open  discussion  about  $4,  available  at  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  crime  in  the  town  of  Addison.  Attendees  will  Otter  Creek  Audubon  lecture  in  Middlebury.  443-­3168.  Also  on  March  16.  Thursday,  March  14,  7-­9  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  “The  Opulence  of  Integrityâ€?  dance  concert  at  brainstorm  ideas  on  how  to  help  law  enforce-­ Susan  Roney  Drennan  presents  “Albatrosses  ment  and  themselves  to  be  more  aware,  and  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  March  15,  8-­10  and  Their  Interactions  with  Longline  Fisheries,â€?  determine  if  there  is  potential  to  start  a  neighbor-­ p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  Christal  part  of  Otter  Creek  Audubon’s  2013  Cabin  Fever  hood  watch  program.  Brown  and  her  dance  company,  INSPIRIT,  Lecture  Series.  Mount  Abe  Family  Swim  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  perform  a  suite  of  dances  inspired  by  the  life  March  13,  7:30-­9  p.m.,  MAUHS  pool.  Cost:  $5  “17-­1/2â€?  on  stage  at  Middlebury  College.  and  legend  of  Muhammad  Ali.  The  dances  Thursday,  March  14,  8-­10  p.m.,  Hepburn  Zoo.  per  family,  $2  per  individual.  Info:  363-­5877.  incorporate  elements  of  boxing,  hip-­hop,  martial  An  evening  of  scenes,  drawn  from  contempo-­ arts  and  modern  dance.  Post-­performance  rary  plays,  will  explore  perceptions  of  power,  talk  with  the  artists  follows  the  show.  Tickets  gender,  love  and  regeneration.  Senior  acting  $20/15/6,  available  at  www.middlebury.edu/arts  thesis  of  Sumire  Doi  and  Rachel  Goodgal.  or  443-­3168.  Also  on  March  16.  Tickets  $4,  available  at  www.middlebury.edu/ Middlebury  College  Orchestra  concert  at  Foot  care  and  blood  pressure  arts  or  443-­3168.  Also  on  March  15  and  16.  clinic  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  March  15,  March  14,  10  a.m.-­noon,  The  Commons.  8-­9:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  The  One  of  a  series  of  free  clinics  for  seniors  offered  Middlebury  College  Orchestra,  under  Andrew  by  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice.  Massey,  gives  its  annual  spring  concert.  Bring  your  own  basin  and  towel.  Saxophonist  Zitong  “Bruceâ€?  Jia  will  perform  as  AARP  Safe  Driver  Course  in  Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  March  soloist.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  Middlebury.  Friday,  March  15,  9:30  14,  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Bristol  Masonic  Hall.  443-­3168.  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  The  Lodge  at  Otter  Creek.  A  The  Otter  Nonsense  Players  in  Middlebury.  CVAA  sponsors  this  favorite  meal,  this  month  refresher  course  open  to  all  drivers  50  and  older.  turkey  and  biscuits,  soup  and  salad,  and  dessert.  Friday,  March  15,  8-­11  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  curriculum  addresses  the  normal  physical  Suggested  donation  $3.  Reservations  required:  Middlebury  College’s  own  improv  troupe  returns  changes  brought  on  by  the  aging  process  and  453-­3451.  Transportation  via  ACTR:  388-­1946.  for  the  fourth  year.  Tickets  $12/$6  Middlebury  how  to  compensate  for  these  changes.  Some  Lunchtime  concert  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  College  students,  available  at  the  THT  box  insurance  companies  offer  discounts  to  drivers  March  14,  12:15-­12:45  p.m.,  St.  Stephen’s  RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ who  have  completed  this  class.  Fee  $12  for  Church.  The  St.  Stephen’s  String  Trio,  directed  AARP  members,  $14  for  non-­members.  Info  by  Emily  Sunderman,  plays  an  all-­Mozart  and  registration:  388-­1220.  program  for  strings  and  organ.  Part  of  St.  Stephen’s  second  annual  Lenten  Concert  Foot  care  and  blood  pressure  clinic  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  March  15,  10  a.m.-­noon,  Addison  County  Riverwatch  Series.  Free.  Brown  bagging  encouraged.  Russ  Sholes  Senior  Center.  One  of  a  series  training  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Artist  talk  at  Middlebury  College.  Thursday,  of  free  clinics  for  seniors  offered  by  Addison  0DUFK D P $&53& RIÂżFHV March  14,  4:30-­5:30  p.m.,  Dana  Auditorium.  A  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice.  Bring  your  Seminary  St.  A  training  for  anyone  interested  in  free  talk  on  photographer  Edward  Burtynsky  and  own  basin  and  towel.  helping  monitor  the  quality  of  Addison  County’s  his  self-­described  focus  on  “nature  transformed Â

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communitycalendar rivers,  streams  and  creeks.  Volunteers  will  collect  water  samples  usually  one  Wednesday  morning  per  month  in  the  spring  and  summer.  Bagels  and  coffee  will  be  served.  (QHUJ\ HIÂżFLHQF\ RSHQ KRXVH LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Saturday,  March  16,  10:30  a.m.-­2:30  p.m.,  29  North  Pleasant  St.  Visit  and  tour  a  newly  reno-­ YDWHG HQHUJ\ HIÂżFLHQW KLVWRULF KRXVH 'LVFXVV the  project  with  contractors  and  the  owners.  Free.  Refreshments  provided.  0HW 2SHUD LQ KLJK GHI LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Saturday,  March  16,  noon-­2  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  Met  Opera  broadcasts  Riccardo  Zandonaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Francesca  de  Rimini,â&#x20AC;?  starring  soprano  Eva-­Maria  Westbrock  and  tenor  Marcello  Giordani.  Tickets  $24/$10  students,  available  at  the  Town  Hall  Theater,  382-­9222  or  www.town-­ halltheater.org.  /RFDO ÂżOP VFUHHQLQJ LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Saturday,  March  16,  2:30-­3  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  A  matinee  VFUHHQLQJ RI ORFDO ÂżOPPDNHU 5RVH &XUUDQÂśV VKRUW ÂżOP Âł0\VWHU\ DW +DWKRUQH 6FKRRO ´ IHDWXU-­ ing  local  actors  and  created  in  the  Ilsley  and  0&79ÂśV <RXWK 0HGLD /DE $OO DJHV 3RSFRUQ SURYLGHG ,QIR RU 5.&6WXGLRV# yahoo.com.  ³/LWWOH %LUGV´ VFUHHQLQJ DQG GLVFXVVLRQ DW 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJH  Saturday,  March  16,  DQG S P 'DQD $XGLWRULXP $Q RIÂżFLDO Sundance  Selection  that  centers  on  the  relation-­ ship  between  two  15-­year-­old  girls  who  leave  their  sheltered  town  and  run  away  to  L.A.  in  SXUVXLW RI D JDQJ RI VNDWHERDUGHUV 'LVFXVVLRQ with  co-­producer  Stefan  Nowicki  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;02.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  443-­3168.  +DZDLLDQ 9DFDWLRQ 5DIĂ&#x20AC;H UHFHSWLRQ LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Saturday,  March  16,  4-­6  p.m.,  Middlebury  Inn.  A  Hawaiian-­themed  reception  DQG UDIĂ&#x20AC;H GUDZLQJ IRU WKH ZLQQHU RI D VL[ QLJKW VHYHQ GD\ YDFDWLRQ IRU WZR WR +DZDLL 7R EHQHÂżW KRVSLFH VHUYLFHV LQ $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ /RFDOO\ produced  food  and  spirits,  door  prizes  and  silent  auction.  Tickets  $25,  available  at  many  local  businesses,  online  at  www.achhh.org  or  by Â

arts  and  modern  dance.  Post-­performance  talk  with  the  artists  follows  the  show.  Tickets  $20/15/6,  available  at  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  443-­3168. Â

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MCTV  SCHEDULE  Channels  15  &  16 MCTV Channel 15 Tuesday, March 12  5  a.m.  From  the  Vermont  Media  Exchange  (VMX)  6:30  a.m.  Legislative  Breakfast  8  a.m.  Congregational  Church  Service  9:30  a.m.  Rep.  Betty  Nuovo  10  a.m.  Selectboard  1  p.m.  Legislative  Breakfast  2:30  p.m.  End  of  Life:  Starting  the  Conversation  4  p.m.  Chronique  Francophone  4:30  p.m.  Vershire  Bible  Church  Service  6  p.m.  Community  Bulletin  Board  7  p.m.  Selectboard  11  p.m.  Vermont  Today Wednesday, March 13  5  a.m.  Legislative  Breakfast  6:30  a.m.  Mid  East  Digest  7:30  a.m.  Memorial  Baptist  Church  Service  9  a.m.  Vermont  Workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Center  10  a.m.  Selectboard/Public  Affairs  4  p.m.  Salaam  Shalom  5  p.m.  Words  of  Peace  5:30  p.m.  Las  Promesas  de  Dios  6  p.m.  Chronique  Francophone  6:30  p.m.  Rep.  Betty  Nuovo  7  p.m.  End  of  Life:  Starting  the  Conversation  9:30  p.m.  Legislative  Breakfast   10:45  p.m.  From  the  VMX  11  p.m.  Vermont  Workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Center Thursday, March 14  5:30  a.m.  Green  Mountain  Veterans  for  Peace  6:30  a.m.  Salaam  Shalom  7:30  a.m.  Vermont  Gas  Meeting  10  a.m.  Vershire  Bible  Church  11:30  a.m.  Chronique  Francophone  Noon  Selectboard  4  p.m.  Legislative  Breakfast  5:30  p.m.  Vermont  Workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Center  6  p.m.  Community  Bulletin  Board  6:30  p.m.  For  the  Animals  8:30  p.m.  Las  Promesas  de  Dios  9  p.m.  Rep.  Betty  Nuovo

 9:30  p.m.  End  of  Life:  Starting  the  Conversation  11  p.m.  From  the  VMX Friday, March 15  6  a.m.  Public  Affairs  8:30  a.m.  Chronique  Francophone  9  a.m.  Las  Promesas  de  Dios  10  a.m.  Selectboard  Noon  Legislative  Breakfast  1:30  p.m.  From  the  VMX  3:30  p.m.  Lifelines  4  p.m.  Memorial  Baptist  Church  Service  5:30  p.m.  Community  Bulletin  Board/Public  Affairs  7:30  p.m.  Rep.  Betty  Nuovo  8  p.m.  Gas  Meeting/Public  Affairs  10  p.m.  Mid  East  Digest Saturday, March 16  6  a.m.  For  the  Animals  6:30  a.m.  Public  Affairs  8:30  a.m.  Chronique  Francophone  9  a.m.  Las  Promesas  de  Dios  10  a.m.  Selectboard  Noon  Legislative  Breakfast  1:30  p.m.  Green  Mountain  Veterans  for  Peace  3:30  p.m.  For  the  Animals  4  p.m.  Memorial  Baptist  Church  Service  5:30  p.m.  Community  Bulletin  Board  8  p.m.  Public  Affairs  10:30  p.m.  Salaam  Shalom Sunday, March 17  5  a.m.  Inside  Your  Statehouse  5:30  a.m.  Legislative  Breakfast  7  a.m.  Words  of  Peace  7:30  a.m.  Chronique  Francophone  8  a.m.  Las  Promesas  de  Dios  8:30  a.m.  Community  Bulletin  Board  9  a.m.  Catholic  Mass  10  a.m.  Green  Mountain  Veterans  for  Peace  11  a.m.  Memorial  Baptist  Church  Service  12:30  p.m.  Inside  Your  Statehouse  1  p.m.  Vershire  Bible  Church  Service  2:30  p.m.  For  the  Animals  3  p.m.  Green  Mountain  Veterans  for  Peace

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 4  p.m.  Congregational  Church  Service  5:30  p.m.  Vermont  Workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Center  6:30  p.m.  Las  Promesas  de  Dios  7  p.m.  Catholic  Mass  7:30  p.m.  Community  Bulletin  Board  10  p.m.  Words  of  Peace  10:30  p.m.  Green  Mountain  Veterans  for  Peace Monday, March 18  5  a.m.  Public  Affairs   8:30  a.m.  Chronique  Francophone  9  a.m.  Lifelines  10  a.m.  Selectboard/DRB  2:30  p.m.  Rep.  Betty  Nuovo  3  p.m.  Mid  East  Digest  4  p.m.  Congregational  Church  Service  5:30  p.m.  Las  Promesas  de  Dios  6  p.m.  Public  Affairs  7:30  p.m.  Legislative  Breakfast  9  p.m.  Vermont  Workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Center  9:30  p.m.  Inside  Your  Statehouse METV Channel 16 Tuesday, March 12  6:30  a.m.  Dear  Pina:  A  Dance/Theater  Tribute   to  Pina  Bausch  7:30  a.m.  Middlebury  Five-­0  8  a.m.  State  Board  of  Education  12:30  p.m.  ID-­4  Board  6  p.m.  UD-­3  Board  9  p.m.  New  England  Review  Reading  Series  10  p.m.  Middlebury  Five-­0  10:30  p.m.  State  Board  of  Education  Wednesday, March 13  5  a.m.  Otter  Creek  Audubon  Society:  Owls  6  a.m.  At  the  Ilsley  7  a.m.  ID-­4/Hannaford  Career  Center   (HCC)  Boards  10:02  a.m.  UD-­3/ACSU  Boards   4  p.m.  Middlebury  Five-­0  6  p.m.  Middlebury  Five-­0  6:30  p.m.  UD-­3/ACSU  Boards  11  p.m.  State  Board  of  Education

Thursday, March 14  8  a.m.  State  Board  of  Education  11:30  a.m.  At  the  Ilsley  12:30  p.m.  Middlebury  Five-­0  1  p.m.  Dear  Pina:  A  Dance/Theater  Tribute   to  Pina  Bausch  2:30  p.m.  From  the  College  4  p.m.  First  Wednesday  5:30  p.m.  Otter  Creek  Audubon  Society  6:30  p.m.  Local  Performance   9  p.m.  New  England  Review  Reading  Series  10  p.m.  First  Wednesday  11:30  p.m.  Middlebury  Five-­0 Friday/Saturday, March 15/16  6  a.m.  Dear  Pina:  A  Dance/Theater  Tribute   to  Pina  Bausch  7  a.m.  ID-­4/HCC  Boards  10  a.m.  UD-­3/ACSU  Boards  5:30  p.m.  Middlebury  Five-­0  6  p.m.  First  Wednesday  8  p.m.  Dear  Pina:  A  Dance/Theater  Tribute   to  Pina  Bausch  9  p.m.  At  the  Ilsley  11  p.m.  From  the  College Sunday, March 17  6:30  a.m.  Otter  Creek  Audubon  Society  8  a.m.  At  the  Ilsley  9  a.m.  Middlebury  Five-­0  10  a.m.  New  England  Review  Reading  Series  11  a.m.  At  the  Ilsley  Noon  First  Wednesday  2  p.m.  Dear  Pina:  A  Dance/Theater  Tribute   to  Pina  Bausch  4  p.m.  From  the  College  5:30  p.m.  Otter  Creek  Audubon  Society  Monday, March 18  5:45  a.m.  HCC  Board  8  a.m.  State  Board  of  Education/VMX  11:30  a.m.  ACSU/UD-­3  Boards  4  p.m.  From  the  College  7  p.m.  ID-­4  Board/State  Board  of  Education

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Muhammad Ali-inspired dance performance on tap The  INSPIRIT  Dance  Company  four-­movement,  evening-­length  work  will  perform  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Opulence  of  Integ-­ inspired  by  Aliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  career  as  a  boxer,  rityâ&#x20AC;?  at  8  p.m.  on  Friday  and  Saturday  and  his  life  as  a  social  activist,  public  in  the  Dance  Theater  at  Middlebury  martyr  and  human  being.  The  perfor-­ Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Mahaney  Cen-­ mance  is  also  an  explora-­ ter  for  the  Arts. tion  of  the  inner  struggle  The  life  and  legend  for  identity  as  it  pertains  of  Muhammad  Ali  has  to  men  of  color  in  the  inspired  a  new  work  by  United  States,  with  an  choreographer  and  Mid-­ intimate  look  at  the  trap-­ dlebury  College  dance  pings  that  continually  faculty  member  Christal Â

BY GREG PAHL prohibit  freedom.  A  post-­ Brown.  In  this  world  pre-­ performance  talk  with  the  miere,  her  company,  IN-­ artists  follows  each  show.

SPIRIT,  performs  a  suite  of  dances  Tickets  are  $20  for  the  general  pub-­ that  incorporate  elements  of  boxing,  lic.  For  more  information,  call  443-­ hip-­hop,  martial  arts  and  modern  6433  or  go  to  http://go.middlebury. dance,  with  a  sound  score  by  Farai  edu/arts.  Free  parking  is  available. da  Riminiâ&#x20AC;?  returns  to  the  Metropoli-­ Malianga.  MET  OPERA  IN  HD  AT  THT tan  Opera  this  season  after  an  ab-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Opulence  of  Integrityâ&#x20AC;?  is  a  Riccardo  Zandonaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Francesca  sence  of  25  years,  and  will  be  broad-­ cast  live  at  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Town  Hall  Theater  on  Saturday  at  noon.

Composing  in  the  early  1900s,  Zandonai  was  thought  to  be  the  logical  heir  to  Puccini.  Brilliant  and  musically  gifted,  he  was  so  popular  for  a  time  that  he  was  considered  to  FRPSOHWH 3XFFLQLÂśV XQÂżQLVKHG Âł7X-­ Make the Most of March at Sparkling! randot.â&#x20AC;?  History  hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  been  so  kind,  CHANGE your Book Club venue this month to Sparkling â&#x20AC;&#x201C; although  one  great  masterwork,  choose Wed-­Sat 4-­10pm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Francesca  da  Rimini,â&#x20AC;?  survives.  READ the Sunday New York Times at Sparkling Francesca  da  Rimini  was  a  con-­ on Sundays from 12noon-­6pm. temporary  of  Dante  in  the  late  13th  TASTE three â&#x20AC;&#x153;Extra-­Brutâ&#x20AC;? Sparklers at Sparkling century.  She  was  forced  into  a  po-­ on Thurs Mar 14 & Sun Mar 17 litical  marriage  with  a  brutal,  much  older  man,  and  in  the  process  fell  VISIT Sparkling, the champagne and sparkling wine bar in Middlebury! madly  in  love  with  her  brother-­in-­ 56 College Street in Middlebury ODZ :KHQ WKH KXVEDQG ÂżQGV WKHP 802 989 7020 www.sparklingvt.com in  the  midst  of  passion,  he  murders  :HG 6DW SP SP Â&#x2021; 6XQGD\ QRRQ SP them  both.  Soprano  sensation  Eva-­ Maria  Westbrock  and  tenor  Marcello  Giordani  play  the  doomed  lovers  in  a  ravishingly  grand  production.

Tickets  are  $24,  $10  students,  and  may  be  purchased  at  townhallthe-­ ater.org,  382-­9222,  or  the  THT  box  RI¿FH 0RQGD\ 6DWXUGD\ QRRQ WR p.m.),  or  at  the  door.

OTTER  NONSENSE  AT  THT Making  people  laugh  is  never  easy.  Doing  it  on  stage,  in  front  of  a  packed  house,  with  no  script  and  no  idea  what  happens  next  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  challenge  of  improvisational  com-­ edy.  The  best  improv  troupe  around  is  Middlebury  Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Otter  Non-­ sense,  which  returns  to  Town  Hall  Theater  on  Friday  at  8  p.m.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  is  the  fourth  year  in  a  row  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  come  off  the  hill  to  enter-­ tain  the  community,â&#x20AC;?  says  THT  ex-­ ecutive  director  Douglas  Anderson.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  so  quick  and  so  funny  and  the  audience  just  loves  them.â&#x20AC;?

Otter  Nonsense  has  always  been  famous  on  campus,  but  the  THT  per-­ formances  have  created  a  new  fan  base  for  them  in  the  community.  The  performers  stress  that  their  material  is  always  rated  PG,  appropriate  for  the  entire  family.   Tickets  are  $12  general  and  $6  with  a  Middlebury  College  student  ID,  and  may  be  purchased  at  town-­ halltheater.org,  382-­9222,  the  THT  ER[ RI¿FH 0RQGD\ 6DWXUGD\ QRRQ to  5  p.m.),  or  at  the  door.

LIVE  MUSIC  AT  51  MAIN There  will  be  three  musical  events  this  week  at  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  51  Main.  First  up,  The  Bob  Mackenzie  Band Â

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;OPULENCE  OF  INTEGRITYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will  perform  at  7  p.m.  on  Thursday.  TWO  BROTHERS  TAVERN There  will  be  two  live  musical  per-­ The  band  offers  a  solid  selection  of  blues  classics,  jump,  swing,  and  formances  this  week  at  Two  Brothers  Tavern  in  Middlebury.  On  Wednes-­ rhythm  and  blues.

Then,  on  Friday,  Swing  Noire  day,  the  Open  Mike  Night  will  begin  will  take  to  the  stage,  at  8  p.m.  Call  at  9  p.m.  Hosted  by  Kai  Stanley,  the  it  what  you  may  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  gypsy  jazz,  hot  Open  Mike  Night  follows  Trivia  one  swing,  jazz  manouche.  In  any  case  Wednesday  per  month.  The  stage  is  Swing  Noire  invokes  the  energy  of  a  open  to  musicians  and  performers  of  DOO NLQGV RQ D ÂżUVW swinginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  jazz  club  FRPH ÂżUVW VHUYH and  transports  au-­ basis,  and  it  is  free  diences  back  to  the  to  enter.  Patrons  early  days  of  jazz  18  and  over,  $3;Íž  with  their  unique  21  and  up,  free. take  on  hot  swing  Then  on  Sat-­ of  the  1930s  in  the  urday,  the  tavern  spirit  of  Django  presents  Hi8us,  at  Reinhardt  and  Ste-­ 10  p.m.  Hi8us  is  phane  Grappelli. four-­piece  original  Finally,  at  9  band  from  Boston  p.m.  on  Saturday,  that  plays  a  brand  Kasata  Sound  will  of  rock-­and-­roll  perform.  Kasata  they  call  â&#x20AC;&#x153;groove  Sound  brings  pop.â&#x20AC;?  Their  music  a  unique  blend  is  focused  on  the  of  IDM  (Intelli-­ craft  of  songwrit-­ gent  Dance  Mu-­ ing,  blending  lush  sic),  downtempo,  vocal  harmonies  dancehall,  ambient  with  bass-­driven,  DQG KRXVH Ă&#x20AC;DYRUV to  the  club.  Draw-­ BRUCE  JIA,  SOLOIST  WITH  soulful  grooves  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  THE  MIDDLEBURY all  served  up  with  LQJ RQ LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFHV COLLEGE  ORCHESTRA unmistakable  pop  across  musical  appeal.  There  is  a  genres,  Kasata  Sound  is  one  of  the  electronic  music  $3  cover  charge.  For  more  informa-­ artists  contributing  to  the  breakdown  tion,  call  Two  Brothers  at  388-­0002.

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All  ages,  no  cover.  For  additional  Series  continues  its  exciting  2012-­ information  visit  www.go51main. 2013  series  on  Saturday  at  Middle-­ (See  Arts  Beat,  Page  11) com  or  phone  388-­8209.

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Cosmic Forecast For the week of March 11

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Arts  Beat (Continued  from  Page  10) EXU\ &ROOHJH ZLWK WKH 86 ÂżOP â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little  Birds,â&#x20AC;?  directed  by  Elgin  James. $Q RIÂżFLDO 6XQGDQFH 6HOHFWLRQ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little  Birdsâ&#x20AC;?  centers  on  the  rela-­ tionship  between  two  15-­year-­old  girls,  Lily  and  Allison,  who  leave  their  sheltered  town  and  run  away  to  Los  Angeles  in  pursuit  of  a  gang  of  skateboarders.  While  Lily  craves  escape,  Allison  longs  for  security.  7KH GDQJHUV RI WKHLU Ă&#x20AC;LJKW SXW WKHLU friendship  to  the  test. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little  Birdsâ&#x20AC;?  will  be  shown  at  3  and  again  at  8  p.m.  in  Dana  Audito-­ rium.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  free.

LENTEN  CONCERT  SERIES The  Lenten  Concert  Series  con-­ tinues  at  noon  on  Thursday  with  the  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  String  Trio,  directed  by  Emily  Sunderman,  who  will  perform  an  all-­Mozart  program  for  strings  and  organ  at  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Church  on  the  green  in  Middlebury.  Light  refreshments  and  drinks  will  be  served.  Brown  bag  lunches  are  encouraged.  The  series  will  con-­ tinue  with  different  performers  at  noon  on  Thursdays  through  the  end  of  March.

COLLEGE  ORCHESTRA The  Middlebury  College  Orches-­ tra,  conducted  by  Andrew  Massey, Â

will  perform  its  Spring  Concert  at  8  p.m.  on  Friday  in  the  concert  hall  of  the  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  Saxophonist  Zitong  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bruceâ&#x20AC;?  Jia,  the  winner  of  the  2013  Beuch-­ er  Concerto  Competition,  will  per-­ form  as  soloist,  and  a  new  work  by  Pete  Fitton  is  also  on  the  eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  program.  The  concert  is  free  and  the  public  is  welcome.

ST.  PATRICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  CONCERT There  will  be  a  St.  Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Day  Concert  with  François  Clemmons  and  Friends  at  4  p.m.  on  Sunday  in  the  concert  hall  of  Middlebury  Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  Wear  something  green  and  come  prepared  to  sing  along  to  this  annual  concert  of  lovely  Irish  tunes.  Clemmons  is  joined  on  stage  by  a  parade  of  guest  artists  sure  to  lift  your  spirits.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  free.

AN  EVENING  OF  SONGS There  will  be  an  evening  of  songs  and  arias  beginning  at  8  p.m.  on  Saturday  in  the  concert  hall  of  Middlebury  Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts  off  South  Main  Street  (Route  30).  A  select  group  of  students  from  the  Department  of  Music  present  a  variety  of  songs,  duets  and  arias,  ranging  from  the  baroque  era  to  the  present.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  free.

PISCES:  FEBRUARY  19-­MARCH  20  Your  so-­ meeting  someone  who  has  been  on  your  mind.  Be  cial  schedule  is  jam-­packed  and  you  wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  patient. it  any  other  way.  There  may  be  a  pocket  of  time  for  SCORPIO:  OCTOBER  24-­NOVEMBER  22  more  fun.  &RQWLQXH WR GLVFXVV D Âż-­ ARIES:  MARCH  nancial  situation  with  21-­APRIL  20  Sorting  \RXU VLJQLÂżFDQW RWKHU through  feelings  may  Even  if  the  discussion  not  come  easy  to  you.  At  grows  tiresome,  talking  it  some  point  it  becomes  out  is  the  best  way  to  re-­ necessary  to  voice  your  solve  the  issue. opinions  and  you  may  SAGITTARIUS:  NO-­ need  to  show  a  vulnerable  VEMBER  23-­DECEM-­ side.

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AARP  Driver  Safety  course  to  be  held  in  Middlebury MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Lodge  at  Otter  Creek  in  Middlebury  will  host  an  AARP  Driver  Safety  class  on  Friday,  March  15,  at  9:30  a.m..  The  4.5-­hour  refresher  course  is  open  to  all  drivers  50  years  and  older.

The  curriculum  addresses  the  normal  physical  changes  brought  on  by  the  aging  process  and  how  these  changes  can  affect  driving Â

ability  and  then  offers  ways  to  compensate  for  those  changes.  The  course  also  deals  with  changes  in  vehicles,  regulations  and  roads.  Participants  will  also  learn  how  to  interact  with  other  road  users,  in-­ cluding  truckers,  bikers,  pedestri-­ ans  and  distracted  drivers.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Food  for  familiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; TOM  DENECKER,  LEFT,  Mary  Ann  Castimore  and  Dave  Brooks  unload  over  600  pounds  of  food  at  the  Vergennes  Area  Food  Shelf.  The  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Knights  of  Columbus,  the  Vergennes  Lions,  the  Ver-­ gennes  Rotary  and  Denecker  Chevrolet  joined  with  local  churches  to  make  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Food  for  Familiesâ&#x20AC;?  drive  a  successful  community  effort.

Snow  Bowl  to  host  the  Quarry  Hill  Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Iguana  Cup  on  March  24 MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Quarry  Hill  Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  third  annual  Iguana  Cup  will  take  place  Sunday,  March  24,  at  the  Middlebury  College  Snow  Bowl.  Team  and  individual  racers  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  ski-­ ers,  snowboarders  and  telemark  and  norpine  skiers  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  will  compete  for  the  handmade,  whimsical  and  pres-­ tigious  cup.

Quarry  Hill  School  in  Middlebury  celebrates  40  years  of  providing  pre-­ school  experiences  to  hundreds  of  Addison  County  children.  Named  after  Warren,  the  beloved  green  iguana  who  lived  at  QHS  for  many Â

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Bristol Beat Students  celebrate  literacy Bristol-area Newsbriefs BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Bristol  Elementary  Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  Love  to  Read  and  Write  Weekâ&#x20AC;?  ended  with  a  rous-­ ing  assembly  on  Friday,  March  1,  Dr.  Seussâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  birthday.  The  weeklong  celebration  highlights  the  schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ongoing  literacy  work,  with  special  events.  There  were  daily  â&#x20AC;&#x153;mystery  readersâ&#x20AC;?  from  the  staff  on  the  loud-­ speaker.  Every  class  from  kinder-­ garten  through  sixth  grade  set  a  goal  for  the  Bobcat  Reading  Challenge  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  how  many  minutes  could  they  read  that  week,  both  in  school  and  at  home?  In  addition  to  the  usual  time  for  reading  and  writing,  each  day  had  an  unplanned  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drop  Everything  and  Readâ&#x20AC;?  or  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drop  Everything  and  Writeâ&#x20AC;?  when  everyone,  from  prin-­ cipal  Catrina  DiNapoli  down  to  the  youngest  kindergartner,  opened  a  book  or  whipped  out  a  notebook  and  pencil.  Rocking  chairs  outside  the  NLQGHUJDUWHQ DQG ÂżUVW DQG VHFRQG JUDGH FODVVURRPV ZHUH ÂżOOHG ZLWK young  readers  perusing  a  favorite  book  during  the  all-­day  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rock  and  Read.â&#x20AC;?

The  week  ended  with  two  big  events.  Friday  at  2  p.m.  the  whole  school  gathered  in  the  gym  to  cel-­

Have  fun  with  Legos  at  the  library Lawrence  Memorial  Library  is  hosting  a  Lego  Club  for  the  third  year  running.  Youngsters  are  invited  to  join  Torin  and  other  Lego  fans  to  build  and  show  their  unique  designs  on  Wednesdays  from  3:15  to  4:30  p.m.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  on  to  state  for  Mount  Abe  student Addy  Campbell,  a  junior  at  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  in  Bristol,  is  scheduled  to  compete  in  the  2013  Vermont  Poetry  Out  Loud  State  Competition  at  the  Barre  Opera  House  this  Wednesday,  March  13.  There  they  will  meet  37  other  students  from  37  other  Vermont  high  schools,  all  looking  to  win  the  state  championship  in  the  national  po-­ etry  recitation  competition  and  move  on  to  the  National  Competition  in  April.

Now  in  its  eighth  year  in  Vermont,  Poetry  Out  Loud  has  inspired  hun-­ dreds  of  thousands  of  American  high  school  students  to  discover  and  know  by  heart  classic  and  contemporary  poetry.

BRISTOL  ELEMENTARY  STUDENTS  gather  in  the  gymnasium  on  Fri-­ day,  March  1,  to  celebrate  Dr.  Seussâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  birthday  and  wrap  up  the  schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  Love  to  Read  and  Write  Week.â&#x20AC;?

ebrate  literacy.  The  mystery  readers  were  revealed  (to  the  delight  of  the  children  who  had  guessed  correctly),  results  of  the  Reading  Challenge  were  shared  (every  class  exceeded Â

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its  goal)  and  teachers  starred  in  three  skits  based  on  the  poetry  of  Addison  Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  own  Ted  Scheu,  the  Poetry  Guy,  a  beloved  visitor  to  the  school.  For  the  oldest  students  there  was  still  more  to  come  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  â&#x20AC;&#x153;ReadFest:  The  Night  of  the  Living  Booksâ&#x20AC;?  in  the  school  library  on  Friday  night.

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  note:  This  story  was  pro-­ vided  by  Michele  Lowy,  literacy  spe-­ cialist  at  Bristol  Elementary  School.

Sarabeth  Hamberlin  of  Bristol  has  been  placed  the  deansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  commen-­ dation  list  for  outstanding  academic  achievement  during  the  fall  2012  se-­ mester.

Starksboro  technician  on  state  board Gov.  Peter  Shumlin  on  Feb.  27  reappointed  Spencer  Harris  of  Starks-­ boro,  a  licensed  designer,  to  the  Agency  of  Natural  Resourcesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Techni-­ cal  Advisory  Committee,  which  creates  reports  on  potable  water  and  wastewater  systems.

String  trio  will  perform  in  Monkton The  Vermont  Symphony  Orchestraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fiddlesticks!â&#x20AC;?  String  Trio  will  present  performances  at  Monkton  Central  School  on  March  21  at  1:30  p.m.

The  VSOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  traveling  ensembles  visit  all  corners  of  the  state  as  part  of  an  outreach  program  known  as  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Musicians-­in-­the-­Schools.â&#x20AC;?  These  lively  performances  are  met  with  overwhelming  enthusiasm,  as  the  mu-­ sical  ambassadors  spread  the  word  that  classical  music  can  be  fun!

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The  awards  will  be  presented  at  the  Statehouse  in  Montpelier  on  March  20  at  4  p.m.  Gov.  Peter  Shumlin   is  tentatively  scheduled  to  present  the  award.

They  explored  the  Elizabethan  the-­ ater,  the  unique  genius  of  William  Shakespeare  and  his  relevance  even  up  to  our  present  time.  Teacher  Alice  Leeds  said  they  now  quote  Shake-­ speare  on  a  daily  basis.

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Beeman  students  work  with  seasoned  poets NEW  HAVEN  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  When  four  By  Judy  Sweet,  Middlebury;Íž  students  from  Beeman  Elementary  Elaine  McClaren,  Salisbury;Íž  and  School  went  to  Middlebury  in  Janu-­ Karissa  Livingston,  age  9 ary  to  visit  the  Project  Independence  senior  program  at  Elderly  Service  Inc.,  they  shared  a  few  of  their  own  poems.

The  students,  in  grades  3-­6,  then  I  make  way  to  December  when  a  white  winter  visits  me  And  we  led  Project  Independence  partici-­ UROO ¿QH VQRZ LQWR D EDOO pants  in  a  poetry  writing  exercise  that  resulted  in  the  following  poems.  $QG ZLWK ¿QH VQRZ VWDQGLQJ RQ the  snow  everywhere,  Go  up,  Some  have  titles,  some  do  not. scoop  your  hand  to  snow  all  day  outside.

What  tall  trees,  with  knees.

I  can  see  my  snowman  walk  up  Wintertime  is  full  of  light. the  mountain  tops  to  play  on  the  Wintertime  is  full  of  sun. snow  day.

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Louise  Ellwood,  Salisbury Fine  snow  visits  everywhere:  winter  light.

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Deadline nears for Bright Futures grants

Food from the heart MIDDLEBURY LIONS Roger Desabrais, left, and Greg Wry present a check for $1,000 to Donna Rose from CVOEO. The Lions collected 4,000 pounds of food during their recent Food From the Heart drive.

VUHS students to offer two concerts VERGENNES — Vergennes Union High School will celebrate Music in Our Schools Month with two concerts.

First will be a high school concert on Thursday, March 14, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. The Symphonic Band, Commodore Singers, Concert Choir

and Commodore Jazz Ensemble will perform.

Then, the middle school concert will be performed on Tuesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. The Jazz Jammers, chorus and band will perform.

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Score BOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hockey D-­II Playoffs 3/6  #6  MUHS  vs.  #3  Rutland   ........ 2-­1  (OT) 3/9  #2  N.  Country  vs.  #6  MUHS   ............3-­2 Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hockey D-­I Playoffs 3/6  #1  S.  Burlington  vs.  #9  MUHS   .........8-­2 Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Basketball D-­II Playoffs Final At Barre Auditorium 3/9  #1  VUHS  vs.  #2  Burr  &  Burton   ....62-­49 Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Basketball D-­I Playoffs 3/6  #3  Essex  vs.  #14  MUHS  ..............  40-­11 D-­II Playoffs 3/8  #1  Mt.  Abe  vs.  No.  8  Lamoille  ......  46-­16 COLLEGE SPORTS Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hockey NCAA D-­III Tournament 3/9  Middlebury  vs.  Norwich   ..........  3-­2  (OT) Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball NCAA D-­III Tournament 3/9  Middlebury  vs.  SUNY-­Cortland   ...  67-­63 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lacrosse 3/9  Midd.  vs.  Bates   ...............................20-­4 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lacrosse 3/9  Midd.  vs.  Bates   ...............................10-­8

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3/16  Final  ......................................  3:45  p.m.

COLLEGE SPORTS Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hockey NCAA D-­III Tournament Final Four at Superior, Wisc.

3/15  Middlebury  vs.  Plattsburgh  ..........  TBA 3/16   ...................................................... Final Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball NCAA D-­III Tournament 3/16  Middlebury  vs.  Ithaca   ..................  TBA Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lacrosse 3/16  Conn.  at  Midd.   ...........................  Noon Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lacrosse 6SULQJÂżHOG DW 0LGG ...............4:30  p.m.

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Sports BRIEFS Tiger  girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  hockey  falls  in  Division  II  VHPLÂżQDOV

By  ANDY  KIRKALDY JAY  PEAK  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Despite  a  34-­ 10  advantage  in  shots  on  goal  in  6DWXUGD\ÂśV 'LYLVLRQ ,, VHPLÂżQDO the  No.  6  Middlebury  Union  High  School  girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  hockey  team  came  up  short  at  No.  2  North  Country,  3-­2.  7KH 7LJHUV ÂżQLVKHG DW LQ-­ cluding  an  overtime  playoff  win  at  No.  3  Rutland  and  a  win  at  No.  1  +DUZRRG LQ WKHLU UHJXODU VHDVRQ Âż-­ nale  that  showed  they  were  a  threat  for  the  D-­II  title.  &RDFK 7LP +RZOHWW VDLG WKH team  also  played  well  on  Saturday,  but  ran  into  some  bad  luck  and  a  hot  goaltender,  the  16-­5  Falcons  Mikaella  Doran.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  just  came  down  to  the  bounce  of  the  puck.  A  couple  more  our  way,  and  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  have  moved  on,â&#x20AC;?  Howlett  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  really  did  have  some  good  chances,  but  Mikaella  Doran  had  a  great  game  in  net.â&#x20AC;?

7KH )DOFRQV WRRN D OHDG EXW 7LPL &DURQH VFRUHG LQ WKH ÂżQDO minute  of  the  second  to  make  it  2-­1.  NCU  scored  early  in  the  third,  but  Carone  found  the  net  again  to  make  LW +RZOHWW VDLG WKH 7LJHUV KDG plenty  of  chances  after  that,  right  down  to  when  he  pulled  goalie  Bai-­ ly  Ryan  (seven  saves)  with  1:04  to  go,  but  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  equalize.  7KUHH VHQLRUV ZLOO JUDGXDWH IURP WKH 7LJHU WHDP FDSWDLQ DQG GHIHQ-­ VLYH PDLQVWD\ 7D\ORU %HFNHU VWDUW-­ THE  VERGENNES  UNION  High  School  boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  basketball  team  gathers  around  and  kisses  the  Division  II  state  ing  forward  Nora  McLaughlin,  and  championship  trophy  after  beating  Burr  and  Burton  Saturday  afternoon  in  Barre. reserve  goalie  Ali  Sheldrick.  Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Undefeated!  Commodore  boys  complete  dream  season By  ANDY  KIRKALDY BARRE  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  After  the  Vergennes  Union  High  School  boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  basket-­ ball  team  defeated  No.  2  Burr  &  %XUWRQ LQ 6DWXUGD\ÂśV 'LYLVLRQ ,, Âż-­ nal,  62-­49,  the  No.  1  Commodoresâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  hundreds  of  fans  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  who  once  again  made  a  neutral  site  sound  like  a  home  game  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  chanted  what  their  team  had  accomplished  for  WKH ÂżUVW WLPH LQ SURJUDP KLVWRU\ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Undefeated!  Undefeated!  Un-­ defeated,â&#x20AC;?  echoed  around  the  raf-­ ters  of  the  Barre  Auditorium  and  washed  over  the  24-­0  Commo-­ dores,  including  the  10  seniors,  most  of  whom  have  been  playing  together  since  their  parents  had  to  help  lace  their  sneakers.

It  was  an  emotional  moment  for  a  team  that  plays  with  a  high  level  of  trust  for  one  another,  and  enjoys  D ERQG ZLWK WKH ÂżYH WRZQ 98+6 community  that  is  almost  certainly  unsurpassed  in  Vermont.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  unbelievable.  Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  had  a  great  season,  great  coaching.  Our  players  have  been  awesome,  stuck  together.  Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  been  like  a  family,â&#x20AC;?  said  Shep  Carter,  whose  18  points  led  VUHS.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  re-­ ally  know  how  to  describe  it,  how  amazing  it  was.â&#x20AC;?

Possibly  the  most  unbelievable  part  was  that  the  Commodores  out-­ scored  the  21-­3  Bulldogs  by  36-­9  from  5:33  of  the  second  period  through  3:40  of  the  third. Â

In  that  span,  VUHS  turned  a  15-­ GHÂżFLW LQWR D OHDG 7KH\ forced  nine  BBA  turnovers  in  the  third  period,  when  they  charged  out  from  a  33-­24  halftime  lead  with  a  game-­clinching  14-­0  run.  Carter,  playing  on  an  ankle  VSUDLQHG LQ 0RQGD\ÂśV VHPLÂżQDO scored  seven  in  that  surge,  includ-­ ing  a  fast-­break  three-­pointer  that  made  it  45-­24  and  forced  BBA  to  call  time  at  4:41.  Cody  Quattrocci  (nine  points  overall)  added  a  steal  conversion,  and  center  Stanley  Salley  (10  points,  six  rebounds)  FRQWULEXWHG ÂżYH SRLQWV One  of  those  Salley  hoops  was  a  three-­point  play  after  taking  a  feed  from  forward  Charlie  Stapleford Â

on  the  right  block,  and  the  other  capped  the  run  and  might  have  been  the  play  of  the  game.  BBA  tried  to  trap  VUHS  on  the  left  side-­ line,  but  the  ball  went  to  forward  Devin  Hayes  on  the  baseline.  He  drove,  drew  the  lone  defender,  and  at  the  last  second  fed  Salley  for  an  HDV\ KRRS WR PDNH LW Stapleford  (10  points)  said  the  teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  familiarity  with  each  other  helped  them  play  their  best  when  it  mattered,  in  those  second  and  third  quarters.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  all  been  playing  togeth-­ er  for  so  many  years,â&#x20AC;?  Stapleford  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  know  where  each  other  are  going  to  be  and  everything,  and  we  move  the  ball  really  well.â&#x20AC;?

He  also  tipped  his  hat  to  the  sea  of  blue  in  the  stands. Âł7KH FURZG WRGD\ ZDV XQUHDO really  fueled  us,  all  these  people,â&#x20AC;?  Stapleford  said.  Early  on,  however,  the  Bulldogs  IDQV PDGH VRPH QRLVH 7KHLU WHDP played  tough  man  defense  in  the  ¿UVW TXDUWHU DQG WRRN D OHDG Guard  Joey  Shehadi  (12  points)  had  two  hoops  and  four  other  Bulldogs  scored,  while  Carter  and  Salley  combined  for  nine  VUHS  points  in  the  period.  BBA  forward  Jake  Stalcup  (12  points)  opened  the  second  period  with  a  jumper  to  make  it  15-­11,  and  then  VUHS  came  alive.  After  (See  Commodores,  Page  20)

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Eagle  girls  hoop  is  headed  to  D-­II  semis By  JOHN  FLOWERS BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Ashlie  Fay  and  Meghan  Livingston  each  scored  13  points  to  lead  the  No.  1  Mount  Abra ham  Union  High  School  girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  basket EDOO WHDP WR D ZLQ RYHU YLVLWLQJ No.  8  Lamoille  in  a  Division  II  quar WHUÂżQDO RQ )ULGD\ 7KH (DJOHV WRRN D ÂżUVW quarter  lead  thanks  to  their  patented  pressure  defense  and  nine  points  from  Fay,  who  Mount  Abe  Coach  Connie  LaRose  described  as  â&#x20AC;&#x153;the  engineâ&#x20AC;?  that  powers  the  team.  Lizzie  Huizenga  added  three  points  and  Jordan  Em mons  and  Isabel  Brennan  chipped  in  two  each  in  the  period.

Mount  Abe  extended  its  lead  to  DW KDOIWLPH OHG E\ /LYLQJVWRQœV ¿YH SRLQWV LQ WKH VHFRQG TXDUWHU DQG another  bucket  by  Fay.  The  second  and  third  quarters  saw  many  turnovers  by  both  teams  that  were  the  result  of  miscues  and  aggressive  defense.

LaRose  acknowledged  after  the  game  that  the  Lancersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  zone  defense  frustrated  the  Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  offense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  thought  at  times  we  looked  good,  at  other  times  we  clearly  struggled  SULPDULO\ VWUXJJOLQJ WR EH SDWLHQW against  their  zone,â&#x20AC;?  LaRose  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  used  to  getting  a  lot  inside,  but  we  werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  getting  it.  Then  we  started  bombing  away.  Fortunately,  as  it  does  so  often,  defense  kept  us  in  it.â&#x20AC;?

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scored  six  points  in  the  third  quar ter,  but  the  Eagles  kept  pressing  on  defense  and  killed  clock  with  crisp  SDVVLQJ WR HQWHU WKH IRXUWK ZLWK D 14  lead.  Jessie  Martin  led  Mount  Abe  with  four  points  in  the  period.

Livingston  made  her  presence  known  in  the  fourth  quarter,  scor ing  six  points  on  some  nifty  moves.  6DPDQWKD 'ULVFROO WRVVHG LQ D WKUHH SRLQWHU RQ KHU ZD\ WR ÂżYH SRLQWV LQ WKH ÂżQDO VWDQ]D DQG VHQLRU &KHOVHD Rublee  added  a  bucket  as  the  Eagles  SXOOHG DZD\ IURP WKH /DQFHUV Fay  was  the  Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  top  rebounder,  with  eight.  Emmons  logged  four  as sists,  while  Huizenga  and  Livingston  had  seven  and  six  steals,  respectively.

7KH (DJOHV PRYH RQ WR VHPL¿QDO LQ Barre.  They  will  play  No.  4  seed  and  GHIHQGLQJ FKDPSLRQ +DUWIRUG

RQ 0RQGD\ DW S P 7KDW JDPH ZLOO EH D UHPDWFK RI WKH ¿QDO won  by  the  Hurricanes.  The  teams  KDYH QRW PHW WKLV VHDVRQ 8

DQG /DNH 5HJLRQ ZLOO PHHW RQ :HGQHVGD\ LQ WKH RWKHU VHPLÂżQDO  LaRose  will  be  looking  for  the  Ea gles  to  step  up  their  game  if  they  are  WR EULQJ KRPH WKH SURJUDPÂśV ÂżUVW WLWOH since  1997. Âł:H KDYH WR H[HFXWH RXU KDOI FRXUW offense  much  better,  and  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  got  to  do  a  better  job  on  the  boards,â&#x20AC;?  LaRose  said.

Women  skaters  win  in  NCAAs

MIDDLEBURY  COLLEGE  JUNIOR  David  Donaldson  took  second  place  in  the  slalom  at  last  weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  NCAA  national  skiing  championships  held  at  the  Snow  Bowl.  Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Colorado  rallies  to  win  ski  crown RIPTON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  University  of  &RORUDGR SRVWHG WKH ELJJHVW ÂżQDO day  comeback  in  the  history  of  the  NCAA  skiing  championships  on  Saturday  to  earn  its  18th  national  title  at  the  Rikert  Nordic  Center.

The  Buffaloes  overturned  Ver PRQWÂśV SRLQW DGYDQWDJH RQ WKH last  day  of  competition  to  win  with  708  points.  Utah  took  second  with  665  points,  followed  by  UVM  (653),  Denver  (629)  and  Dartmouth  (594).  0LGGOHEXU\ ÂżQLVKHG WK LQ WKH WHDP ÂżHOG Colorado  caught  UVM  in  Satur GD\ÂśV ZRPHQÂśV NLORPHWHU IUHH style.  Joanne  Reid  and  Eliska  Hajko YD ÂżQLVKHG DQG 0DULD 1RUGVWURP took  12th  to  net  the  Buffaloes  125  points  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  70  more  than  UVM. 5HLG ÂżQLVKHG LQ HDUQHG KHU ÂżUVW QDWLRQDO WLWOH DQG GXSOLFDWHG

the  crown  her  mother,  Beth  Heiden,  won  for  UVM  in  1983.  Hajkova  won  a  sprint  with  Alaska  Anchorageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  0DULQH 'XVVHU WR ÂżQLVK VHFRQG Dartmouthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Mary  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell  and  Denverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Silje  Benum  took  fourth  DQG ÂżIWK WR FRPSOHWH WKH ÂżUVW WHDP $OO $PHULFDQV 0LGGOHEXU\ÂśV WRS skier,  Annie  Pokorny,  was  injured  in  Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  5K  and  pulled  out  early  in  Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  race.

The  menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  20K  was  a  tight  battle.  Seven  contenders  remained  com ing  into  the  stadium,  and  it  was  a  WKUHH ZD\ VSULQW LQ WKH ÂżQDO VWUDLJKW away.  Miles  Havlick  of  Utah  edged  Coloradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Rune  Oedegaard,  whose  VHFRQG SODFH ÂżQLVK FOLQFKHG KLV teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  overall  title,  and  Utahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Einar  Ulsund  to  win  in  50  minutes,  13.4  seconds.  Just  a  second  separated  the  top  three.

:LWK 8WDKÂśV ÂżIWK SODFH ÂżQLVKHU Niklas  Persson  joining  Havlick  and  8OVXQG DV ÂżUVW WHDP $OO $PHUL cans,  the  Utes  posted  133  points  in  the  menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  freestyle  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  highest  VLQJOH HYHQW WRWDO LQ WKH FRPSHWL tion.

Erik  Soderman  of  Northern  Mich igan  came  home  fourth  to  claim  the  RWKHU ÂżUVW WHDP $OO $PHULFD VSRW Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Benjamin  Lustgar ten,  a  Burlington  resident,  took  HLJKWK WR EHFRPH D VHFRQG WHDP DOO $PHULFDQ The  Panthersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  best  result  in  the  NCAA  meet  came  in  Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  giant  slalom,  in  which  David  Donaldson  came  in  second.  The  Independent  will  publish  complete  Middlebury  results  on  Thursday.

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NORTHFIELD  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Middle bury  College  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  hockey  team  got  three  goals  from  Katie  Sullivan  on  Saturday,  including  the  overtime  JDPH ZLQQHU DV WKH 3DQWKHUV GHIHDWHG KRVW 1RUZLFK LQ DQ 1&$$ 'LYL VLRQ ,,, TXDUWHUÂżQDO 0LGGOHEXU\ ZLOO IDFH WRS UDQNHG 3ODWWVEXUJK RQ )ULGD\ LQ WKH ÂżQDO IRXU LQ 6XSHULRU :LVFRQ sin.  The  Cardinals  defeated  the  Pan WKHUV WZLFH WKLV VHDVRQ DQG Elmira  and  Gustavus  Adolphus  will  PHHW LQ WKH RWKHU VHPLÂżQDO 2Q WKLV SDVW 6DWXUGD\ 1RUZLFK

RXWVKRW WKH 3DQWKHUV LQ WKH ÂżUVW SHULRG DQG WRRN D OHDG RQ goals  by  Kaycie  Anderson  and  Van essa  Champagne.  Those  scores  were Â

VDQGZLFKHG DURXQG 6XOOLYDQœV ¿UVW VWULNH D RQH WLPHU VHW XS E\ D SDVV from  Lauren  Greer  from  behind  the  net.

After  a  scoreless  second  period,  the  3DQWKHUV RXWVKRW WKH &DGHWV LQ the  third.  Sullivan  got  the  equalizer  ZLWK OHIW ZKHQ 6XOOLYDQ DJDLQ converted  on  a  feed  from  Greer  from  behind  the  net. %RWK WHDPV KDG FKDQFHV LQ WKH ¿UVW 14  minutes  of  overtime  before  Mid dlebury  capitalized  on  a  power  play.  Sullivan  pounced  on  a  rebound  of  a  Katie  Mandigo  shot  and  slipped  the  puck  past  Cadet  goalie  Kelly  Fisk  (25  saves).  Heather  Marrison  also  picked  up  an  assist  on  the  play.  Panther  goalie  Annabelle  Jones  made  27  saves.

Panther  hoop  tips  Cortland CORTLAND,  N.Y  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Mid dlebury  College  menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  basketball  team  on  Saturday  advanced  to  the  sweet  16  of  the  NCAA  Division  III  WRXUQDPHQW ZLWK D URDG ZLQ DW 681< &RUWODQG 1H[W RQ 6DWXUGD\ WKH 3DQ WKHUV ZLOO IDFH ,WKDFD DW D VLWH and  time  to  be  determined  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  quite  possibly  Pepin  Gymnasium.

On  this  past  Saturday  vs.  Cortland Â

WKH 3DQWKHUV FORVHG WKH ¿UVW KDOI RQ DQ UXQ VSDUNHG E\ D SDLU of  threes  from  Joey  Kizel  to  take  a  OHDG A  Hunter  Merryman  hoop  gave  0LGGOHEXU\ D OHDG DW but  Cortland  went  on  a  run  triggered  by  Brian  Manning  and  Kevin  Mc

0DKRQ WR OHDG DW 0LGGOHEXU\ WLHG WKH JDPH DW DW RQ WZR .L]HO IUHH WKURZV and  a  Peter  Lynch  hoop  put  the  Pan WKHUV RQ WRS IRU JRRG Kizel  made  three  of  four  free  WKURZV DV 0LGGOHEXU\ WRRN D OHDG DW &RUWODQG KLW D WKUHH EXW WZR /\QFK IUHH WKURZV DW clinched  the  win.  Cortland  missed  QLQH RI LWV ¿QDO VKRWV .L]HO ¿QLVKHG ZLWK SRLQWV and  four  assists,  while  James  Jen VHQ VFRUHG ZLWK D WHDP KLJK rebounds.  Lynch  added  10  points,  while  Nolan  Thompson  scored  eight.

McMahon,  a  forward,  led  all  scor ers  with  24  points  and  11  boards.  Â

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Commodores (Continued  from  Page  18) a  Stanley  free  throw,  Stapleford  erupted  for  eight  straight  points  on  WZR WKUHHV WKH ¿UVW WLHG WKH JDPH DQG WKH VHFRQG IURP WKH (DVW Montpelier  zip  code,  put  VUHS  on  top)  and  a  layup  after  a  BBA  turn-­ over.

VUHS  coach  Peter  Quinn  said  he  had  encouraged  Stapleford  to  look  for  his  offense. Âł, VDLG WR KLP HDUOLHU LQ WKH GD\ \RX VKRXOG DWWDFN D OLWWOH PRUH and  he  said  he  was  planning  on  it.  I  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  know  he  was  going  to  use  that  long-­range  dagger,â&#x20AC;?  Quinn  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;But  as  Red  Auerbach  once  said,  every  shot  that  goes  in  is  a  good  one.â&#x20AC;?

The  Bulldogs  went  on  a  7-­2  spurt  to  tie  the  score  at  22-­22.  Stalcup  hit  inside  twice,  and  Shehadi  sank  D JDPH W\LQJ WKUHH DW DIWHU D Zach  Ouellette  transition  hoop  set  up  by  Dan  McGrath.  7KH &RPPRGRUHV DQVZHUHG ZLWK D UXQ 0F*UDWK VFRUHG on  a  putback  and  fast-­break  hoop  RQ RQH RI 2XHOOHWWHÂśV ÂżYH DVVLVWV Quattrocci  sank  a  three,  and  Carter Â

KLW WKUHH IUHH WKURZV DW %%$ forward  Weston  Muenchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  layup  broke  the  spell,  and  a  Hayes  free  WKURZ PDGH LW DW WKH KDOI BBA  was  struggling  to  shoot  anything  but  pressured  three-­ pointers  during  the  stretch.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  just  played  great  D,â&#x20AC;?  Quinn  VDLG Âł7KH RWKHU WHDP ZRXOG FDOO WLPHRXW DQG , ZRXOG VD\ MXVW NHHS doing  what  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  doing.  And  we  WRRN WKH JDPH RYHU ´ After  the  VUHS  lead  peaked  at  WKH &RPPRGRUHV EHFDPH PRUH GHOLEHUDWH ² DQG SRVVLEO\ D ELW PRUH WHQWDWLYH ² DV WKH WLWOH clearly  was  in  their  grasp.  BBA  hit  D FRXSOH WKUHHV DQG 98+6 PLVVHG HQRXJK IUHH WKURZV WKH WHDP ZDV IRU IURP WKH OLQH WR DOORZ the  Bulldogs  to  close  to  nine  points  LQ WKH ÂżQDO WKUHH PLQXWHV %XW WKH OHDG DOZD\V VHHPHG safe,  thanks  in  part  to  rebounding  by  Salley  and  Ouellette,  who  led  VUHS  with  eight  boards.  BBA  led  RQ WKH JODVV EXW RQO\ E\ Again,  VUHS  showed  scoring  balance.  As  well  as  the  four  play-­ HUV EHWZHHQ QLQH DQG SRLQWV

McGrath  and  Ouellette  chipped  in  six  apiece.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  do  have  a  lot  of  weapons,â&#x20AC;?  Quinn  said. $IWHUZDUG WKH &RPPRGRUHV WDONHG DERXW ZKDW LW WRRN WR JR 6WDSOHIRUG VDLG LW PHDQW D ZLQWHU of  work.  ³(YHU\ GD\ WR SUDFWLFH WR HYHU\ JDPH ZH MXVW EURXJKW SHUFHQW focus  and  intensity,  really  tried  to  be  the  best  we  could  be,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  4XDWWURFFL VDLG WKH &RPPRGRUHV KDG WR DOVR EH PLQGIXO RI WDN-­ ing  care  of  business  as  they  went  along.  ³2QH VWHS DW D WLPH LV WKH RQO\ way  to  do  it.  You  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  look  for-­ ZDUG WR WKLV PRPHQW LQ WKH PLGGOH of  the  season.  We  just  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  do  it.  We  looked  at  Missisquoi.  We  looked  at  Middlebury.  Those  were  ELJ JDPHV ´ KH VDLG Âł6R WDNLQJ those  little  steps  allowed  us  to  take  the  biggest  step,  which  is  the  unde-­ feated  season.â&#x20AC;?

4XLQQ VDLG WKH &RPPRGRUHV PHW ERWK RI WKRVH JRDOV LQ RUGHU WR achieve  their  larger  goal.  ³:H FRXOG KDYH JRQH and  we  would  have  been  so  dis-­ DSSRLQWHG WR ORVH WKLV JDPH ´ KH said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;So  to  actually  stay  focused  DOO \HDU ORQJ HYHU\ JDPH LV MXVW D UHDO WULEXWH WR WKHP 7KH\ÂśUH MXVW D JUHDW WHDP ´ 4XDWWURFFL ZHDULQJ D PHGDO listening  to  cheers,  and  watching  WHDPPDWHV WDNLQJ WXUQV FXWWLQJ GRZQ WKH QHW WULHG WR VXP LW DOO XS Âł,W IHHOV JUHDW , PHDQ , ZRXOGQÂśW VD\ LWÂśV FRPSOHWHO\ KLW PH \HW EXW itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  getting  there,  and  I  love  it,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  perfect.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  what  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ve  been  looking  forward  to  since  I  stepped  on  the  court  as  a  fresh-­ PDQ ´  Andy  Kirkaldy  may  be  reached  at  andyk@addisonindependent.com.

COMMODORE  SENIOR  SHEP  Carter,  above  left,  scored  a  game-­high  18  points  in  the  Division  II  state  championship  game  Saturday  afternoon.  VUHS  seniors  Zach  Oullette,  center,  and  Charlie  Stapleford,  right,  had  10  points  apiece  in  the  Commo-­ doresâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  62-­49  win.  Above  right,  Dan  McGrath  puts  up  a  shot.

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Balancing the kid-friendly individual choices, some â&#x20AC;&#x153;traditionsâ&#x20AC;? of Vermont and summer will be honored: VZLPPLQJ Ă&#x20AC;HOG WULSV FUDIWV VSRUWV theatre and camping. Information can be obtained via e-mail at schoolage@mjccvt.org or by calling 802388-2853, and speaking with School Age Programs Coordinator.

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our  Central  Vermont  community.  Participants  engage  in  multi-­activity  wilderness  adventures  including  ca-­ noeing  and  kayaking,  mountain  bik-­ ing,  geocaching,  river-­tubing,  and  rock  climbing.  Each  of  our  camps  provide  imaginative  and  unforget-­ table  journeys  into  some  of  the  most  beautiful  backcountry  wilderness  ar-­ eas  in  and  around  the  Green  Moun-­ tains.  Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  love  to  have  you  join  us  this  summer!

Student  to  guide  ratio  is  6:1.  For  all  camps,  a  $100  non-­refundable  deposit  is  due  at  the  time  of  reg-­ istration.  Day  camps  run  from  9:00am  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  4:00pm.

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cient  improvements.  The  owners  will  hold  an  open  house  on  Saturday,  0DUFK WR VKRZ KRZ DQ ROGHU KRPH FDQ EH XSGDWHG ZLWKRXW VDFULÂżF-­ ing  its  historic  details. Â

Historic home renovated, ZLWK HQHUJ\ HIĂ&#x20AC;FLHQFLHV MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Middlebury  a  considerable  number  of  local  sub-­ residents  and  those  driving  north  on  contractors.  They  patiently  worked  to  Route  7  have  been  watching  the  year-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;modernizeâ&#x20AC;?  the  building  and  turn  the  long  renovation  of  29  North  Pleasant  living  space  into  two  separate  apart-­ St.,  a  yellow  house  just  ments,  without  destroy-­ north  of  Charter  House  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would ing  its  historic  feel.  The  and  the  Middlebury  Inn  like to share owners  joined  the  Acorn  dating  back  to  1901.  our experience Energy  Solar  One  com-­ The  building  was  vacant  munity  project,  so  that  preserving a for  several  years,  in  part  a  portion  of  the  houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  because  it  was  very  en-­ historic home electricity  would  have  and making HUJ\ LQHIÂżFLHQW local  green  solar  roots.  Renovating  a  progress â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  would  like  to  100-­year-­old  build-­ towards a high share  our  experience  ing  without  gutting  or  level of energy preserving  a  historic  damaging  the  interior  home  and  making  is  challenging.  In  the  HIĂ&#x20AC;FLHQF\ progress  towards  a  case  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doc  Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  with others high  level  of  energy  House,â&#x20AC;?  the  interior  had  who may be HIÂżFLHQF\ ZLWK RWKHUV many  features  that  de-­ contemplating, who  may  be  contem-­ served  preservation.  So  or hesitating to plating,  or  hesitating  when  Carolyn  Schmidt  to  embark  on,  a  similar  embark on, a and  Randy  Kritkausky  path,â&#x20AC;?  said  Schmidt.  of  Whiting  bought  the  similar path.â&#x20AC;?

In  order  to  do  this,  the  house,  they  searched  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Carolyn Schmidt owners  will  hold  an  for  a  local  contractor  informal  open  house  who  could  preserve  the  overall  his-­ on  Saturday  March  16,  from  10:30  toric  nature  and  architectural  details  a.m.  to  2:30  pm.  Wright  Hartman  of  the  building,  while  addressing  the  and  several  of  the  subcontractors  VSHFLÂżFV RI LQVXODWLQJ ZDOOV UHSODF-­ and  craftsmen  will  be  on  site  to  ing  drafty  windows  and  siding,  and  H[SODLQ WKH VSHFLÂżF GHFLVLRQV PD-­ making  extensive  changes  in  the  terials,  sequencing  of  work,  etc.)  electrical,  plumbing  and  heating  sys-­ involved  in  this  project  of  energy  tem.  The  project  was  completed  by  HIÂżFLHQW KLVWRULF SUHVHUYDWLRQ 5H-­ Wright  Hartman  Construction  and  freshments  will  be  provided. Â

CVAA  grateful  to  Tai  Chi  sponsors Heartfelt  thanks  to  our  sponsors  Without  our  volunteers,  there  who  donated  space  for  CVAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Tai  would  be  no  classes.  Thank  you  Chi  for  Arthritis  series  this  Ruth  Barenbaum,  Debbie  year.  With  your  generos-­ Connors,  Jim  Emerson,  Lee  ity  we  can  continue  to  Francis,  Marlene  Latourel-­ offer  these  programs  at  le,  Dotty  McCarthy,  Susan  of appreciation Mock,  Doreen  Peterson  no  charge.  We  extend  our  appreciation  to  Middlebury  and  Helen  Turner.  You  are  Fitness,  Bristol  Parks  and  the  stars  and  heart  of  the  Recreation  Department,  Valley  program.  Bible  Church,  Northlands  Job  Mary  West Corps  Center,  Brandon  Senior  Cen-­ Director  of  Health  Promotion  ter,  Starksboro  Library,  New  Haven  at  CVAA Town  Hall  and  Lincoln  Library.

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*RYHUQRUÂśV ,QVWLWXWHV RIIHU in-­depth  summer  courses SOUTH  BURLINGTON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Institutes  of  Vermont  has  just  released  its  student  graduate  list  for  its  Winter  Institutes.  Ninety-­ seven  young  people  who  completed  the  Winter  Institutes  spent  a  week-­ end  in  February  studying  visual  arts,  music,  engineering,  informa-­ tion  technology,  current  issues,  dra-­ matic  improvisation  or  mathematics  in  residence  on  a  college  campus  alongside  talented  peers  from  all  over  Vermont.  Gov.  Peter  Shumlin  spent  time  with  a  number  of  the  students,  em-­ phasizing  the  importance  of  their  academic  achievement  and  future  contributions  to  society.

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Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Institutes  residential  op-­ portunities  for  high  school  students,  most  of  which  occur  in  the  summer.  Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Institutes  have  offered  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  most  promising  young  people  extra  depth  and  resources  in  academic  and  artistic  areas  they  are  passionate  about  since  1983.

Students  wanting  to  participate  in  summer  2013  Arts,  Asian  Cultures,  Current  Issues  &  Youth  Activism,  Engineering,  Information  Technol-­ ogy,  Mathematical  Sciences,  Envi-­ ronmental  Science  &  Technology  or  Interdisciplinary  Topics  Institutes  should  apply  right  away  via  their  high  schools.  More  information  is  available  at  www.giv.org  or  by  call-­ ing  802-­865-­4448.

Just  say  no VERGENNES  AREA  STUDENTS  pose  with  their  submissions  to  the  recent  Vergennes  Knights  of  Co-­ lumbus  Substance  Abuse  Poster  Contest.  Pictured,  from  left,  are  Vergennes  Council  Grand  Knight  Bill  6FRWW /LQGD /DURFTXH IRU GDXJKWHU &DUO\ ¿UVW SODFH DJHV 0RULDK 6XOOLYDQ ¿UVW SODFH DJHV .ULVWLQ 'H*UDII VHFRQG SODFH DJHV -DFRE %DUQHV VHFRQG SODFH DJHV DQG .QLJKW DQG 9HU-­ JHQQHV &KLHI RI 3ROLFH *HRUJH 0HUNHO )LUVW SODFH ZLQQHUV HDFK UHFHLYHG D FKHFN IURP WKH .QLJKWV RI &ROXPEXV VHFRQG SODFH ZLQQHUV UHFHLYHG D SL]]D IURP /XLJLœV DQG D SDUW\ SODWWHU IURP 6XEZD\ 7ZHQW\ ¿YH VWXGHQWV IURP &KDPSODLQ 9DOOH\ &KULVWLDQ 6FKRRO DQG 9HUJHQQHV 8QLRQ (OHPHQWDU\ 6FKRRO entered  the  contest.

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CASTLETON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  following  area  residents  were  recognized  for  academic  achievement  during  the  fall  2012  semester  at  Castleton  State  Col-­ lege.  They  are  listed  with  their  town  of  residence  and  major.

PRESIDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  LIST Anne  Baron,  Middlebury,  Nursing;Íž  Amber  Blodgett,  Orwell,  Communi-­ cation;Íž  Amanda  Burnham,  Middle-­ bury,  Multidisciplinary  Studies;Íž  Cas-­

sandra  Devino,  Vergennes,  Social  Work;Íž  Katelyn  Genova,  Monkton,  Nursing;Íž  Sarah  Huntley,  Orwell,  Bi-­ ology;Íž  Louise  Masterson,  Middle-­ bury,  Multidisciplinary  Studies;Íž  Jessa  Mondlak,  Brandon,  Global  Studies;Íž  Hollie  Nop,  Middlebury,  Business  Administration;Íž  Cassan-­ dra  Papandrea,  Orwell,  Literature;Íž  Christina  Papandrea,  Orwell,  Educa-­ tion;Íž  and  Jazmin  Spear,  Vergennes, Â

Social  Work.

DEANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  LIST Emily  Berthiaume,  Salisbury,  Psychology;Íž  Lisa  Burritt,  North  Fer-­ risburgh,  Health  Science;Íž  Clayton  Childers,  Addison,  Sociology;Íž  Devin  Clark,  Orwell,  Multidisciplinary  Studies;Íž  Mariah  Clark,  Monkton,  Ex-­ ercise  Science;Íž  Arianna  Connor,  Ver-­ gennes,  Social  Work;Íž  Cameron  Curl-­ er,  Vergennes,  Mathematics;Íž  Dustin  Dattilio,  Panton,  Athletic  Training;Íž  Heather  Flavell,  Salisbury,  Nursing;Íž  Meghan  Greeno,  Brandon,  Multidis-­ ciplinary  Studies;Íž  and  Elizabeth  Hill,  Bristol,  Business  Administration.

Also,  Molly  Hornbeck,  Whiting,  Art;͞  Breanna  Horvath,  Brandon,  The-­ ater;͞  Sierra  Lane,  Vergennes,  Theater;͞  Tanya  Lehman,  Middlebury,  Nurs-­ ing;͞  Laura  Livingston,  Bristol,  Health  Science;͞  Karina  Lucia,  Salisbury,  Nursing;͞  Delia  McDaniel,  Middle-­ bury,  Sociology;͞  Patrick  McDaniel,  Middlebury,  Undeclared;͞  Danielle  McKeighan,  Brandon,  Art;͞  George  Mitchell,  Brandon,  Business  Admin-­ istration;͞  Michael  Morse,  Middle-­ bury,  Communication;͞  and  Devyn  Potter,  Starksboro,  Undeclared.

Also,  Andrea  Quesnel,  Whiting,  Literature;͞  Travis  Rawson,  Brandon,  Nursing;͞  Katherine  Ripley,  Leicester,  Undeclared;͞  Riley-­Jo  Rivers,  Bran-­ don,  Nursing;͞  Hillary  Ryan,  Bristol,  Multidisciplinary  Studies;͞  Stepha-­ nie  Smoleski,  New  Haven,  Nursing;͞  Saige  Twombly,  East  Middlebury,  Psychology;͞  Shelley  Van  De  Weert,  Bristol,  Social  Work;͞  Sherilyn  Van  De  Weert,  Addison,  Mathematics;͞  Alicia  Waite,  Hancock,  Nursing;͞  Brandi  Whittemore,  Whiting,  Busi-­ ness  Administration;͞  and  Kelsey  Wil-­ dasin,  Vergennes,  Biology.

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  note:  In  an  earlier  edition  of  the  Independent,  we  inadvertently  listed  students  on  the  presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  list  under  the  deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  list,  and  omitted  the  deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  list  students  altogether.  We  apologize  for  the  error.

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Students of the Week from area High Schools Otter Valley Union High School Mount Abe Union High School Otter Valley Union High School is proud to name Eli Karren its Student of the Week. Eli lives in Brandon with his parents, Alice and Victor Karren. His older brother is working on his doctorate at Texas A&M. Eli has been on the honor roll throughout school, and has taken the majority of the advanced classes that Otter Valley has to offer. He is a member of the National Honor Society. During high school he has received awards spanning from academic excellence to citizenship.

He has been a part of Otter Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Walking Stick Theater since seventh grade and has been in 18 productions. He played soccer until 10th grade, and was a member of the cross-country ski team for three years.

Aside from after school activities, he is heavily involved in OV Interact, a group based on helping out in the community. He has been a member of this club since 10th grade.

Eli worked part-time at Gourmet Provence in Brandon as a dishwasher during grades 10 and 11. He also was allowed to make some food, such as chocolate chip cookies and panini.

Outside of school, he enjoys writing and reading. He also enjoys taking Eli  Karren walks in the woods and experiencing the beauty of nature. In his opinion, O.V.U.H.S. he says, there is nothing better than sitting outside on a nice sunny day with some good music and a pad of paper.

Eli says about his high school experience: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have learned to live in the moment and appreciate every second. High school DOZD\V VHHPHG OLNH LW ZRXOG EH VXFK D ORQJ SHULRG LQ P\ OLIH EXW LW Ă HZ E\ LQ DQ LQVWDQW 2YHU WKH \HDUV , KDYH OHDUQHG WKDW nothing is more important than being happy with what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing. My advice to all students is to go outside, and have fun in between doing bits of homework. Reward yourself with something fun and relaxing, instead of procrastinating with homework.â&#x20AC;?

At the moment, Eli is unsure about his college plans. He hopes to go to UVM for psychology or English. He says he really loves Burlington but says college is really a matter of where you can afford. So, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just have to see where he gets the best deal.

Meredith McCartney, guidance counselor, describes Eli as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;wonderful student in every senseâ&#x20AC;? possessing a â&#x20AC;&#x153;tremendous work ethic, with a serious sense of purpose to his studies.â&#x20AC;? English Department Head Michael Dwyer says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eli epitomizes a well-rounded student.â&#x20AC;?

The Otter Valley community sees a bright future for Eli, and everyone wishes him the best.

Mount Abraham Union High School is proud to name Claire Trombley its Student of the Week. Claire lives in Starksboro with her parents, Becky and Henry Trombley.

Claire has achieved honor roll every semester of her high school career and has won awards for excellence in various classes throughout the years. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Mount Abe Environmental Action Club; was part of Girls Learn International, a club educating the community about womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education throughout the world; and is taking AP Biology and Advanced Environmental Science.

Claire works at Rocky Dale Gardens in the summer and volunteers as a bird bander at the Dead Creek Bird Observatory in Addison. Here she collects copious data about resident and migratory songbirds in the summer as well as owls in the fall. She also occasionally travels to Rochester, N.Y., to work at the Braddock Bay Bird Observatory. Claire has been banding for six years and hopes to continue through college. She also does volunteer work through the National Honor Society.

She enjoys being outside and working with nature as well as hanging Claire  Trombley out with friends and family, gardening and snowboarding. Claire loves M.A.U.H.S. to travel and hopes to visit Europe and the West Coast over the next few years and is excited for her school trip to Costa Rica in the spring.

Claire says she has learned from her high school experience that the best way to succeed is through hard work and dedication. If VKH KDG WR JLYH DGYLFH WR RWKHU VWXGHQWV LW ZRXOG EH ´:RUN GLOLJHQWO\ DQG Ă&#x20AC;QG D VXEMHFW WKDW DFWXDOO\ LQWHUHVWV \RX DQG VWLFN ZLWK LW The best way to learn something is to be passionate about it.â&#x20AC;?

Claire will be attending the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont to study Environmental Science after taking a gap year to work, hopefully in National Parks, and travel the country.

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Claire cares deeply for the environment and she demonstrates this in the classes she chooses.â&#x20AC;?

The Mount Abe community will be sorry to see Claire go but we wish her the very best as she moves on.

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In  the  last  four  years  the  Otter  Creek  Classic  has  raised  nearly  $7,500  for  the  NHRAA.  Combined  with  funds  raised  from  the  Fly  Fishing  Film  Tour,  money  from  tournament  entry  fees  has  helped  fund  Eagle  Park  UPF  (handicap  fishing  access  ramp)  on  the  New  Haven  River;Íž  the  Muddy  Branch  Project,  for  riparian  buffer  enhancement;Íž  Middlebury  River  Project,  for  repair  in  the  wake  of  Tropical  Storm  Irene;Íž  the  Saunders  Project,  for  large  river  improve-­ ments  on  the  New  Haven  River  in  the  summer  of  2013;Íž  educa-­ tional  scholarships  for  those  interested  in  entering  the  field Â

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The  entry  fee  for  the  OCC5  is  $40.  A  new  Youth  Division  (ages  15  and  younger)  has  been  added  for  $25.  Registration  includes  a  meal  at  the  post-­event  barbecue  and  awards  ceremony,  an  OCC5  T-­shirt,  and  automatic  entry  into  the  group  raffle  where  a  major-­ ity  of  the  prizes  are  distributed.  Tickets  for  the  Fly  Fishing  Film  Tour  (FFFT)  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  which  takes  place  on  Friday,  April  12,  at  the  Town  Hall  Theater  in  Middlebury  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  are  an  additional  $15.  This  event  sold  out  last  year  so  early  ticket  purchase  is  recommended.

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me every morning and warns me when anyone comes across the porch. He visits the neighbor for a time each afternoon. He is friendly to everyone and most people know him by name. He thinks everyone loves him. He still swims and plays ball. He is still a handsome fellow.

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Middlebury (Continued  from  Page  1) property  following  snowstorms.  The  ongoing  efforts  to  contain  the  mu-­ selectboard  is  intrigued  by  the  sug-­ nicipal  budget  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  recently  pitched  gestion,  to  the  extent  that  it  is  asking  the  shoveling  ordinance  as  a  means  UHVLGHQWV WR ÂżOO RXW D VXUYH\ WR JDXJH of  cutting  costs  and  promoting  more  support  for  a  shoveling  mandate. community  spirit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  seems  like  a  good  question  to  One  of  those  residents,  Patrick  raise,â&#x20AC;?  Selectwoman  Susan  Shashok  Ganey,  moved  to  his  Weybridge  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do  they  want  to  take  care  of  Street  home  this  past  October.  He  (sidewalk  snow),  or  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  they?â&#x20AC;?

VDLG KH ZDV VXUSULVHG WR ÂżQG KLP-­ +DUG\ UHFDOOHG OLYLQJ LQ 0DGLVRQ self  alone  in  shoveling  Wis.,  and  being  subject  his  portion  of  the  side-­ to  the  local  shoveling  or-­ ZDON IROORZLQJ WKH ÂżUVW â&#x20AC;&#x153;The (public dinance. snowstorm  of  the  win-­ works) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody  did  it,â&#x20AC;?  ter.  Ganey  and  his  fam-­ committee she  recalled  of  the  shov-­ ily  had  just  moved  here  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really eling  chore.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  is  some-­ IURP 1RUWKÂżHOG 0LQQ thing  you  knew  you  had  which  has  a  shoveling  or-­ enthusiastic to  do.â&#x20AC;? about it.â&#x20AC;? dinance.

People  who  were  When  Ganey  saw  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Selectboard frail,  elderly  or  on  vaca-­ why  he  was  the  only  one  Chairman tion  would  either  pay  a  shoveling  he  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  im-­ Dean George neighborhood  teen  or  ask  pressed  with  the  alterna-­ a  neighbor  to  cover  for  tive. them,  Hardy  noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  next  day  (after  the  storm)  a  The  selectboard  survey,  distrib-­ town  sidewalk  plow  came  by  and  uted  at  town  meeting  last  week,  in-­ did  a  dreadful  job  of  clearing  the  cludes  three  options: sidewalk,  making  my  clear  sidewalk  Â&#x2021; ,QVWLWXWH D UHVLGHQWLDO VKRYHO-­ an  uneven  obstacle  course,â&#x20AC;?  Ganey  ing  ordinance  that  would  require  ZURWH LQ D )HE OHWWHU WR 0LGGOH-­ homeowners  to  clear  snow  from  the  EXU\ 7RZQ 0DQDJHU .DWKOHHQ 5DP-­ sidewalk  that  fronts  their  property.  say.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;As  I  walked  to  town  over  the  The  town  would  continue  to  main-­ next  few  weeks,  I  was  surprised  tain  downtown  sidewalks  and  vacant  by  the  large  number  of  pedestrians  sidewalks  (those  without  residential  walking  in  the  street  to  avoid  the  dif-­ frontage).  This  would  save  residents  ¿FXOW\ RI WUDYHUVLQJ WKH VLGHZDON ´ an  estimated  average  of  $2.40  on  So  Ganey  and  some  like-­minded  property  tax  bills.

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have  two  or  three  sidewalk  plows  RSHUDWLQJ GXULQJ WKH ZLQWHU 0LG-­ dlebury  has  6.5  miles  of  sidewalk,  around  half  of  which  does  not  front  residences.  Operating  a  second  side-­ walk  plow  for  redundancy  and  faster  service  would  add  around  $4.15,  on  average,  to  property  tax  bills.

Selectboard  Chairman  Dean  George  is  also  a  member  of  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  public  works  committee,  which  has  been  studying  the  side-­ walk  plowing/shoveling  issue.

He  acknowledged  there  have  been  recent  problems  with  the  current  sidewalk  plow.  The  estimated  cost  of  replacing  the  current  machine:  $120,000,  with  a  trade-­in  value  of  $10,000  for  the  current  plow.  The  current  plow  is  on  the  replacement  schedule  for  2014-­2015. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  has  had  reliability  issues,â&#x20AC;?  *HRUJH VDLG Âł0HFKDQLFDOO\ LWÂśV been  a  problem.â&#x20AC;?

0RVW WRZQ RIÂżFLDOV DW WKLV SRLQW have  not  warmed  to  a  shoveling  or-­ dinance.  Concerns  raised  by  board  members  have  included  maintaining  sidewalks  in  a  uniform  fashion,  en-­ forcement,  liability  and  the  process  of  tending  to  sidewalks  that  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  abut  residential  property. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  (public  works)  committee  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  really  enthusiastic  about  it,â&#x20AC;?  George  said.

Neither  are  some  of  the  survey Â

respondents  who  wrote  down  some  comments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since  the  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;vacantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  sidewalks  are  scattered  around  town,  it  would  be  GLIÂżFXOW WR UHGXFH SORZLQJ PXFK ´ wrote  one  respondent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  walk  all  over  town,â&#x20AC;?  wrote  an-­ other.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Currently,  pet  owners  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  even  clean  up  after  their  pets  on  city  sidewalks.  It  is  unlikely  that  they  would  be  responsible  for  shoveling,  especially  in  a  timely  manner.â&#x20AC;?

But  Ganey  believes  the  town  could  FRQVLGHU WKH 1RUWK¿HOG 0LQQ RUGL-­ nance  as  a  template.  That  ordinance,  among  other  things,  requires  proper-­ ty  owners  to  clear  sidewalks  within  12  hours  of  a  snowstorm.  If  the  task  is  not  performed  within  24  hours  of  the  storm,  the  public  works  depart-­ ment  clears  the  snow  and  sends  the  property  owner  the  bill.

Hardy  hopes  the  town  gives  good  consideration  to  a  shoveling  ordi-­ nance,  which  she  suggested  could  be  implemented  on  a  trial  basis  in  a  few  neighborhoods  to  see  how  it  goes.

She  added  the  effort  to  reduce  property  taxes  cannot  be  accom-­ plished  through  across  the  board  cuts.  The  answer,  she  said,  should  include  cutting  programs  and  ser-­ YLFHV ÂłWKDW FDQ EH ÂżOOHG LQ E\ RWKHU means.â&#x20AC;?

Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.

Porter  Medical Center  annual meeting  set 0,''/(%85< ² 7KH DQQXDO PHHWLQJ RI 3RUWHU 0HGL-­ FDO &HQWHU 30& ZLOO EH KHOG RQ :HGQHVGD\ HYHQLQJ 0DUFK DW S P DW 7ZLOLJKW +DOO RQ WKH FDPSXV RI 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJH The  keynote  speaker  will  be  Green  0RXQWDLQ &DUH %RDUG PHPEHU $O Gobeille.  The  meeting  is  free  and  open  to  the  public. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With  statewide  health  care  re-­ form  as  a  key  priority  of  the  new  *UHHQ 0RXQWDLQ &DUH %RDUG LQ-­ cluding  payment  reform  for  com-­ munity  hospitals  like  Porter,  as  well  as  coordinating  our  Vermont  initiatives  with  the  Affordable  Care  Act  (the  federal  health  care  reform  legislation  of  2010),  this  should  be  a  very  interesting  update  from  a  key  member  of  this  important  ERDUG ´ VDLG 30& &KDLUPDQ %LOO Townsend.

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THANK  YOU  HOLY  Father  ALATEEN:  FOR  YOUNG  and  Saint  Jude  for  prayers  PEOPLE  whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  been  af-­ answered.  VB. fected  by  someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  drink-­ THANK  YOU  ST.  JUDE  and  ing.  Members  share  experi-­ Holy  Spirit  for  prayers  an-­ ence,  strength,  hope  to  solve  common  problems.  Meets  swered.  AL. Wednesdays  7:15-­8:15pm  downstairs  in  Turning  Point  Center  of  Addison  County  Public  Meetings in  Middlebury  Marbleworks.  (Al-­Anon  meets  at  same  AL-­ANON:  FOR  FAMILIES  time  nearby  at  St.  Stephens  and  friends  affected  by  some-­ Church. oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  drinking.  Members  share  experience,  strength  ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  and  hope  to  solve  common  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  problems.  Newcomers  wel-­ SATURDAY:  Discussion  come.  Confidential.  St.  Ste-­ Meeting  9:00-­10:00  AM  at  the  phenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Church  (use  front  side  Middlebury  United  Methodist  door  and  go  to  second  floor)  Church.  Discussion  Meeting  in  Middlebury,  Sunday  nights  10:00-­11:00  AM.  Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  7:15-­8:15pm.

Meeting  Noon-­1:00  PM.  Be-­ ginners  Meeting  6:30-­7:30  ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  PM.  These  three  meetings  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  are  held  at  the  Turning  Point  TUESDAY:  11th  Step  Meet-­ Center  in  the  Marbleworks,  ing  Noon-­1:00  PM.  ALTEEN  Middlebury.

Group.  Both  held  at  Turning  Point,  228  Maple  Street.  12  ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  Step  Meeting  Noon-­1:00  PM.  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  12  Step  Meeting  7:30-­8:30  FRIDAY:  Discussion  Meeting  PM.  Both  held  at  the  Turning  Noon-­1:00  PM  at  the  Turn-­ Point  Center  in  the  Marble-­ ing  Point  in  the  Marbleworks,  works,  Middlebury.

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ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  THURSDAY:  Big  Book  Meet-­ ing  Noon-­1:00  PM  at  the  Turning  Point  Center  in  the  Marbleworks,  Middlebury.  Speaker  Meeting  7:30-­8:30  PM  at  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Church,  Main  St.(On  the  Green).

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

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  Federated  Church,  Church  St.

ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  WEDNESDAY:  Big  Book  Meeting  7:15-­8:15  AM  is  held  at  the  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church  on  N.  Pleas-­ ant  Street.  Discussion  Meet-­ ing  Noon-­1:00  PM.  Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Meeting  5:30-­6:30  PM.  Both  held  at  The  Turning  Point  Center  in  the  Marbleworks,  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  RIPTON  MEETINGS:  Mon-­ day,  As  Bill  Sees  It  Meet-­ ing  7:15-­8:15  AM.  Thursday,  Grapevine  Meeting  6:00-­7:00  ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  PM.  Both  held  at  Ripton  Fire-­ MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  house,  Dugway  Rd. MONDAY:  As  Bill  Sees  It  Meeting  Noon-­1:00  PM.  Big  ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  Book  Meeting  7:30-­8:30  PM.  BRANDON  MEETINGS:  Both  held  at  the  Turning  Point  Monday,  Discussion  Meeting  Center  in  the  Marbleworks,  7:30-­8:30  PM.  Wednesday,  12  Step  Meeting  7:00-­8:00  Middlebury.

PM.  Friday,  12  Step  Meeting  7:00-­8:00  PM.  All  held  at  the  St.  Thomas  Episcopal  Church,  RT  7  South.

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ARE  YOU  BOTHERED  by  someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  drinking?  What-­ ever  your  problems,  there  are  those  of  us  who  have  had  them  too.  We  invite  you  to  our  Opening  Our  Hearts  Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Al-­Anon  group,  meeting  every  Wednesday  at  7:15  pm  up-­ stairs  at  St.Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  on  the  ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  Green  in  Middlebury.

VERGENNES  MEETINGS:  Sunday,  12  Step  Meeting  B I B L I C A L  R E C O V E RY  7:00-­8:00  PM.  Friday,  Dis-­ GROUP  Meeting,  Mondays  cussion  Meeting  8:00-­9:00  6:30-­7:30pm  at  Grace  Bap-­ PM.  Both  held  at  St.  Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  tist  Church,  Merchants  Row,  Church,  Park  St.  Tuesday,  Middlebury.  psalm62minis-­ Discussion  Meeting  7:00-­8:00  tries.org  .

PM,  at  the  Congregational  BRAIN  INJURY  SUPPORT  Church,  Water  St. GROUP:  Survivors,  family  ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  members  and  care  givers  are  NORTH  FERRISBURGH  invited  to  share  their  experi-­ MEETINGS:  Sunday,  Daily  ence  in  a  safe,  secure  and  Reflections  Meeting  6:00-­7:00  confidential  environment.  PM,  at  the  United  Methodist  Meets  monthly  on  the  sec-­ Church,  Old  Hollow  Rd. ond  Tuesday  from  6:00pm  to  8:00pm  at  the  Hannaford  Career  Center,  Room  A214  (second  floor,  an  elevator  is  available)  in  Middlebury.  For  more  information,  contact  Beth  Diamond  802-­388-­9505.

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IS  LIFE  FEELING  like  a  con-­ stant  struggle?  In  addition  to  taking  over  your  life  and  who  you  are  as  a  person?  Do  you  remember  when  the  sim-­ plest  things  could  make  you  happy?  If  you  said  yes,  come  to  the  Turningpoint  Center  of  Addison  County  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life  in  Transitionâ&#x20AC;?.  These  recovery  meetings  are  for  young  adults,  ages  16-­25,  with  any  kind  of  addiction.  Meetings  on  Mon-­ days  and  Fridays,  4-­5  pm,  at  the  center  in  the  Marble  Works  in  Middlebury.  Our  support  system  will  help  you  make  a  difference  in  your  life.  Stop  in,  even  if  it  is  just  to  talk.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  your  life,  choose  how  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  going  to  live  it.

NA  MEETINGS  MIDDLE-­ BURY:  Mondays,  6pm,  held  at  the  Turning  Point  Center  located  in  the  Marbleworks.

NA  MEETINGS  MIDDLE-­ BURY:  Fridays,  7:30pm,  held  at  the  Turning  Point  Center  located  in  the  Marble  Works.

OVEREATERS  ANONY-­ MOUS:  SATURDAYS  at  Lawrence  Memorial  Library,  1:00pm.  40  North  Street,  Bris-­ tol.  For  info  call:  802-­453-­2368  or  802-­388-­7081.

OVEREATERS  ANONY-­ MOUS:  TUESDAYS  at  Turn-­ ing  Point  Center,  5:15pm.  Marble  Works,  Middlebury.  For  info  call:  802-­352-­4525  or  802-­388-­7081.

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CARE  GIVER:  MATURE,  ex-­ perienced  care  giver  wanted  for  weekend  care  of  elderly  woman.  Light  housekeeping  and  cooking  are  expected  along  with  companionship,  country  drives  and  attention  to  personal  care.  Reliable  car,  clean  driving  record,  good  communication  skills  and  the  ability  to  work  as  part  of  a  team  are  required.  Oc-­ casional  over  nights,  84-­92  hours  per  month.  References  required.  Salary  $12-­$15  /  hr.  Overnight  fee  $75.  Resume  to  artemis@gmavt.net  .

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Apply in person, Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday 9:00AM to 3:00PM 1396 Route 7 South (across from Greystone Motel) 802-­388-­3838

F R E E  R A B B I T  M A -­ NURE!  Please  call  Mo  at  802-­349-­8040.

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

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PORTABLE  SAW  MILL.  Sawing  of  your  logs  and  timbers.  802-­388-­9781.

CAT  FOUND  on  Old  Town  Rd.  in  Ripton,  short-­haired,  gray  with  white  on  chest  and  paws.  Call  Homeward  Bound  at  802-­388-­1100.

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HIRING  CARE  GIVERS  part  time  and  per  diem,  all  shifts.  Email  your  resume  and  refer-­ ences  to  info@livingwellvt. org  .

MARY  KAY  BUFFET:  En-­ joy  a  skin  care  experience  with  several  of  your  friends  in  the  comfort  of  your  own  home.  The  experience  in-­ cludes  complimentary  fa-­ cial  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;home  madeâ&#x20AC;?  buf-­ fet  prepared  by  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happy  Chefâ&#x20AC;?  Carol  Sweeney,  In-­ dependent  Beauty  Consul-­ tant.  Call  518-­597-­3062  or  802-­377-­5029  to  schedule  a  Party  Time!

FOUND-­  SMALL  BLACK   CAT  in  North  Ferrisburgh  (Dakin  Farm  area.)  Has  been  hanging  around  our  house  for  the  past  month.  Please  call  to  identify.  802-­324-­2761.

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Data Entry/Business Management Join our growing and well-established multi-media team based in Middlebury. We provide essential marketing services to thousands of businesses in southern Vermont through our phone books, newspapers, magazines, web sites and mobile apps.

This position oversees the data-entry and computergenerated reports for up to 10 salespeople for the phone books and their companion web sites and mobile apps. Must be computer savvy, articulate with an ability to think critically, detail oriented and a quick learner of proprietary software programs. Some benefits.

Flexible hours ranging between 25-35 per week; 8:30 to 2:30 five days a week could work.

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MATTHEW’S TRUCKING OF Cornwall, VT looking for quali-­ fied farm equipment operator.

Will be operating large farm equipment and / or trucks. Me-­ chanical experience and CDL preferred but not required.

802-­462-­2998.

Call 388.4944 today!

Personable, reliable, responsible, organized, mature person with sense of style/fashion to work in optical to assist customers and fellow workers. Sales experience is helpful; good math skills are essential. Must be a team player and computer savvy. Please submit letter of interest, resumé and 3 letters of reference to: Peak View Eye Care, 27 Main St., Vergennes, VT 05491 by March 25, 2013

BET-CHA TRANSIT, INC. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Bet-cha Transit, Inc. has immediate openings for route & activity drivers in Addison County & the Rutland area.

We fully train you and pay all your licensing costs.

Eliminate childcare costs and collect unemployment over the summer months and holidays.

For more information call Don or Vicki at 388-7800

DISPATCHER – Full Time

Property Manager Addison County Local property management company seeks experienced property manager for 150 units of senior and family apartments In Addison County. Candidate will have strong leasing and marketing skills, strong computer skill and the ability to work independently. Experience and understanding of LIHTC/RD and section 8 housing programs a plus.

Send resume and salary requirements to: Summit Property Mgt. Group 7 Aspen Drive Suite 1 South Burlington, VT. 05403 Att. John Hunt

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Candidates must be available weekends, evenings, overnights and holidays. We offer competitive wages and benefits.

Previous hotel experience is preferred but not required. Training is provided. Join our award-winning team, providing quality customer service, a positive attitude and excellent work ethic. Interested, qualified candidates can apply in person at 309 Court Street, Middlebury. Please, no phone inquiries.

Enjoy a fast-­‐paced, fun environment? Like working with people? Try working for ACTR! ĚĚŝƐŽŶ ŽƵŶƚLJ͛Ɛ ƉƵďůŝĐ ƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƟŽŶ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƌ ŝƐ ƐĞĞŬŝŶŐ Ă ĨƵůůͲƟŵĞ ŝƐƉĂƚĐŚĞƌ to match client ride requests with available ƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƟŽŶ͘ /ĚĞĂů ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞ ǁŝůů ŚĂǀĞ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ͕ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵƉƵƚĞƌ ƐŬŝůůƐ ĂŶĚ ďĞ ĂďůĞ ƚŽ ŵƵůƟͲƚĂƐŬ͘ WŽƐŝƟŽŶ ǁŝůů ďĞ DͲ& ĨƌŽŵ ϵ͗ϬϬĂ ƚŽ ϱ͗ϬϬƉ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ƐƚĂƌƟŶŐ ǁĂŐĞ ƌĂŶŐĞ ŽĨ Ψϭϭ͘Ϯϱ ƚŽ Ψϭϭ͘ϱϬͬ ŚŽƵƌ͘ ďŝůŝƚLJ ƚŽ ƐǁŝƚĐŚ ƚŽ ϳ͗ϬϬĂ ƚŽ ϯ͗ϬϬƉ ƐŚŝŌ ŽŶ ŽĐĐĂƐŝŽŶĂů ďĂƐŝƐ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ͘ ^ĞůĞĐƚĞĚ candidate must pass required background ĐŚĞĐŬƐ ĂŶĚ ƌƵŐͬ ůĐŽŚŽů ƚĞƐƟŶŐ͘ ^Ƶďŵŝƚ ƌĞƐƵŵĞ ĂŶĚ ĐŽǀĞƌ ůĞƩĞƌ ƚŽ͗

GARDEN MAINTENANCE. Seasonal care of gardens, ornamental trees and shrubs in Addison and Rutland coun-­ ties. Basic knowledge of trees, shrubs and perennials is pre-­ ferred. Must have valid drivers license. Able to work inde-­ pendently. To request an ap-­ plication or to send a resume to The Inner Garden, Inc. Middlebury, VT email joan@ theinnergarden.com or fax to 888-­823-­3389.

DRIVER: SUBURBAN PRO-­ PANE, a nationwide provider of propane and related ser-­ vices has a job opening in the Middlebury, VT area. Delivery Driver: Qualifications include a HS Diploma or equiv. Class A or B CDL w/Hazmat, tanker, ait brakes endorsements and clean driving record required.

Strong team player w/excel-­ lent customer service skills, propane gas and fuel oil de-­ livery experience preferred, flexible schedule w/after hours call-­outs, heavy lifting required. To apply for this position or learn more about our company, please visit us at: www.suburbanpropane. jobs. Select “Career Oppor-­ tunities” and reference job Opening ID 3683. Suburban Propane as a part of our hir-­ ing process, DOT physicals required, background checks and pre-­employment drug tests are performed. EOE, M/F / D/V. PART TIME — ASST. MAN-­ AGER: Clay’s, a locally owned women’s clothing store is look-­ ing for an energetic individual who loves fashion and sales.

Stop in our Middlebury loca-­ tion to fill out an application or call Elka at 802-­238-­4200.

Program Manager, ACTR P.O. Box 532 Middlebury, Vermont 05753 No phone calls, please ACTR is an AA/EO Employer

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Middlebury Interactive Languages is a renowned world language education company poised to bridge the international language gap for the future through interactive language programs for students. We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-­directed, versatile team player to assist us as we prepare for our summer language programs.

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4 X 8 TILT BED TRAILER: Spare tire, jack, new axle, NON PROFIT EDUCATION L.E.D. lights and wiring. and retreat center (www.to-­ Road ready. $400. Call doinstitute.org) in Monkton 802-­388-­0440. seeks energetic, experienced BULK SALT AND salted administrative assistant. This sand; loaded or delivered. is an opportunity to make a Livingston Farm Landscape. real difference in peoples’ 802-­453-­2226. lives. Diverse responsibilities include: membership support, database management, ac-­ counting, program planning, MO’S COUNTRY RABBITS: online bookstore manage-­ Fresh Rabbit Meat for sale. ment, course registration, and Average weight: 4-­5 lbs. general office administration.

Charging $14.00 per rabbit.

Applicants need to be savvy Also selling live adult rabbits, with computers and web ap-­ as well as baby rabbits for ne-­ plications. Flexible hours, paid gotiable price. Many different vacation, beautiful country breeds including “Giants”. May setting, golden retriever on be seen by appointment. Call staff. Please submit cover Mo O’Keefe at 802-­349-­8040. letter and resume to gregg@ Great Meat. Great Pets. Great todoinstitute.org .

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TIRE TECH Looking for experienced Tire Techs. Offering Health, Dental, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k program with a company match.

This is a full-­time position with paid vacations and holidays.

Apply in person at:

Pete’s Tire Barns (formerly New Haven Tire)

92 Hunt Road, New Haven, VT. Visit us on the web at www.PetesTire.com EOE

PRODUCE ASSISTANT MANAGER: ( Full Time-­ 32 hours / week) Seeking assis-­ tant manager with leadership experience and supervisory skills. Must have excellent communication skills, ability to order and provide excellent customer service. Ideal candi-­ date is hard working and able to lift 75 lbs. Evenings and weekends required. Full-­Time with excellent benefit pack-­ age. To apply, complete ap-­ plication (available in our store at www.middleburycoop.com) and send it with a letter of interest to: Middlebury Natural Foods Co-­op, 1 Washington St., Middlebury, VT 05753.

SHARED LIVING PROVID-­ ER: Man with a developmental disability in his 30s seeking a home in Northern Addison County. Ideal match would be a couple with no children or with older children. (15yrs+).

He enjoys listening to music, going out to coffee, lunch and other social activities.

Needs support in learning independent living skills. He would benefit from structured home environment. Generous annual tax-­free stipend of $28,000 plus room and board payment of around $7200, as well as a respite budget. Call Rocky Fucile at Community Associates at 802-­388-­4021.

For Sale

WINTER SALE: Antique alu-­ minum speed boats. 1957 Star Craft-­ 1960 Mohawk.

Trailers and motors included. $500 each or $900 / pair. Sev-­ eral antique outboard and small motors. Call for details 802-­453-­4235.

WINTER SPECIAL — T HE BARREL MAN: 55 gallon Plastic and Metal barrels.

Several types: 55 gallon rain barrels with faucets, Food grade with removable locking covers, plastic food grade with spin-­on covers (pickle barrels). Many types of bar-­ rels. 55 gallon salt / sand barrels with PT legs. Also, 275 gallon food grade totes, great for Maple sap. Special price, $125. Delivery avail-­ able. 802-­453-­4235.

Adoption CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Financially secure, loving couple promises your baby a lifetime of love, adventure, security and opportunity. Ex-­ penses paid. Renee & Scott.

1-­888-­437-­9996.

For Rent 2 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS apartment. $1145 / m o. In-­ cludes electricity, hot wa-­ ter, heat, rubbish removal.

No pets. Security deposit.

802-­453-­4037.

4000 SQUARE FEET or less.

Professional Office space in Middlebury, multi-­ room, re-­ ceptionist desk. Ground level, parking, handicapped-­ac-­ cessible. Available now.

802-­558-­6092.

ADDISON: 1 BEDROOM 1 Bath. $1250 / month utilities included. First months rent plus security deposit. 1 year lease. Available April 1. Con-­ tact Karla at 802-­377-­7445.

BRANDON 1 BDRM down-­ stairs apartment with office. $675 / month. Includes heat, trash and snow removal. First, security and 1 year lease re-­ quired. No smoking, no pets.

802-­247-­0115.

BRANDON 2 BR $650 + 13” SYLVANIA TV-­VCR. utilities. 802-­773-­9107 www.

Model 6313CE. New in box. thefuccicompany.com . $35. 802-­388-­1835.

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BRANDON  2  BR  $650-­$775.  Some  utilities  included.  802-­773-­9107.  www.thefuc-­ cicompany.com  .

HOUSEMATES  TO  SHARE  big  home  South  Starksboro,  short  /  long  term,  furnished  /  unfurnished  rooms,  rent  in-­ cludes  utilities,  internet,  use  BRISTOL  1  BEDROOM  apart-­ of  laundry,  etc.  No  pets  or  ment  near  Village,  off  street  smoking.  453-­5409. parking  with  backyard  lawn.  No  smoking  in  building,  no  MIDDLEBURY  1  BEDROOM  pets.  Heat  included.  $675.  apartment  near  downtown.  Appliances,  lease,  security  de-­ 802-­777-­2800. posit.  No  pets.  Real-­Net  Man-­ BRISTOL  COTTAGE,  PRI-­ agement,  Inc.  802-­388-­4994.

VATE,  beautiful  setting.  Furnished,  W/D,  4.5  acres,  M I D D L E B U RY  O F F I C E  jet  tub.  Non  smoking.  Ref-­ SPACE:  Ground  floor  Court  erences.  $850  /  month.  Call  St.  location.  Off  street  park-­ 520-­481-­5801. ing.  600  to  2,000  sq.  ft.  Real-­Net  Management,  Inc.  BRISTOL  LARGE  ONE  bed-­ 802-­388-­4994. room  apartment.  Walking  dis-­ tance  to  town.  No  pets.  No  MIDDLEBURY;  EXCEP-­ smoking.  $700  /  month  and  TIONAL  BRAND  new,  second  utilities  and  deposit.  Call  floor  studio  with  full  kitchen  802-­388-­0730. and  bath.  Includes:  heat,  hw,  electric,  trash,  washer  BRISTOL:  2  BEDROOM  /  dryer.  $1075  /  mo.  No  pets  apartment.  Baseboard  hot  or  smoking.  Call  Karen  at  water  heat.  Call  for  more  Lang  McLaughry  Real  Estate.  info.  802-­453-­4207,  Reg  and  802-­388-­1977.

Brenda.

MIDDLEBURY;  LARGE  3  BRISTOL:  2  BEDROOM  mo-­ bedroom  apartment  on  2  bile  home.  All  appliances.  No  levels  with  LR,  DR,  kitchen,  pets.  802-­453-­4207,  Reg  and  porches,  and  1-­1/2  baths.  Brenda.

Hardwood  floors,  high  ceil-­ DOWNTOWN  MIDDLEBURY  ings,  period  details,  plus  Office  Space  for  rent  in  charm-­ newly  renovated  bathrooms.  ing  building  available.  Call  Downtown  location,  $2000  /  mo.  includes  heat.  No  pets,  Baba  802-­373-­6456. no  smoking.  617-­983-­0077,  EAST  MIDDLEBURY:  1  bed-­ 617-­547-­0457. room  apartment.  Includes  heat,  hot  water,  electricity,  MIDDLEBURY;  NEWLY  REN-­ rubbish  /  recycle.  Walk  to  post  OVATED,  spacious  1  bedroom  office  and  local  stores.  No  apartment  with  hardwood  pets.  References  and  deposit.  floors,  high  ceilings.  Includes  1  parking  spot,  plus  side  porch  Call  802-­388-­7716. and  back  porch  overlooking  EAST  MIDDLEBURY:  3  BED-­ Otter  Creek.  Walk  to  college  ROOM  House  with  backyard.  and  shops.  No  pets,  no  smok-­ $995  /  m onth  plus  utilities.  ing.  $1125  /  mo.  includes  heat.  Available  April  1.  References  617-­983-­0077,  617547-­0457.

Required.  802-­352-­4124.

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For  Rent RV,  BOAT  AND  HEATED  MOTORCYCLE  STORAGE  Available.  Call  802-­453-­5563.

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WEYBRIDGE;  1  BEDROOM  furnished  cottage  2  miles  from  Middlebury.  Great  view,  screened  porch,  washer,  dryer,  dishwasher.  Pets  ok.  $850  /  mo.  plus  utilities.  Ref-­ erences,  deposit.  ihwashing-­ ton@gmavt.net  .

LEICESTER,  6.8  ACRES,  $59,000.  Very  nice,  building  site  surveyed,  septic  design  in-­ cluded.  Ready  to  build  on,  with  all  permits.  Owner  financing.  Call  Wayne  802-­257-­7076.

2003  JEEP  LIBERTY:  Green,  105,508  miles.  Recently  refurbished.  $3500  OBO.  802-­349-­6874.

Trucks

WANTED:  TO  PURCHASE  from  owner,  open  land,  20+  acres.  802-­558-­6092.

1998  FORD  RANGER  XLT,  super  cab,  white.  4x4,  4  liter  V-­6.  Automatic  transmission.  102,500  miles.  Inspected.  Cars $3850.  Call  802-­758-­2377  2003  FORD  FOCUS  Wagon  for  information.

VTW.  Auto,  79k  miles,  6-­disc  cd  changer,  leather  interior,  1998  GMC  SONOMA  4  heated  seats,  new  tires,  new  wheel  drive,  V-­6  extra  cab,  brakes,  new  exhaust.  Good  runs  good,  needs  body  work.  condition.  Asking  $4500.  90,000  miles.  $1200.  Call  802-­453-­3891.

802-­989-­5614.

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SHOREHAM;  3  BEDROOM  trailer.  Large  storage  room.  $700  /  mo.  plus  utilities.  No  pets.  Reference  and  credit  check.  First,  last  and  security  deposit.  802-­236-­0312.

145  ACRES  AVAILABLE  for  five  year  lease.  Organic  pre-­ ferred.  $5500  per  year.  First  and  last  year  rent  paid  at  sign-­ ing  of  contract.  619-­208-­2939.  www.landwoodwater.com  .

TWO-­  BAY  GARAGE,  de-­ posit,  references.  Middlebury.  802-­558-­6092.

HAY  FOR  SALE:  Small  square  bales.  First  cut,  sec-­ ond  cut,  and  mulch.  Delivery  available.  Call  for  pricing.  802-­453-­4481,  802-­349-­9281,  FREE  JUNK  CAR  REMOVAL.  or  802-­989-­1004.

Cash  paid  for  some  com-­ Wanted HAY  FOR  SALE;  first  and  plete  cars.  Call  388-­0432  or  388-­2209.

WANTED  TO  BUY  1  item  second  cut.  Call  352-­4686. or  houseful.  Also  old  books.  Call  Blue  Willow  Antiques.  802-­247-­5333.

UP  TO  7500  SQ.  FT.  avail-­ able  for  food  processing  or  light  manufacturing.  In-­ cludes  freezer  and  cooler.  Exchange  Street,  Middlebury.  802-­388-­4831.

VERGENNES  2  BD  Unit  avail-­ able  in  Willow  Apartments.  Designated  housing  for  indi-­ viduals  55  &  older.  24  hour  emergency  maintenance.  Ten-­ ant  pays  all  utilities.  For  more  information  or  an  application,  please  contact  Patty  Howard  at  EP  Management,  Corp  at  802-­775-­1100  X  2,  or  pat-­ tyhoward@epmanagement. com  .

VERGENNES  3BR:  washer  /  dryer  hookup.  $900  /  month.  Pets  negotiable.  On  Monkton  Rd.  across  from  Vergennes  Variety.  240-­281-­1508.  Or  email  Ocopom.ninja.turtle@ gmail.com  .Available  April  1.  Must  pass  background  check.

Wood  Heat CORNWALL,  VT:  WELL  Sea-­ soned  3â&#x20AC;?x5â&#x20AC;?  diameter,  16  inch  length  firewood.  Mostly  hard-­ hack.  $300.  per  cord.  You  pick  up  $245  cash.  Get  it  while  it  lasts.  802-­462-­3313.

DRY  FIREWOOD.  ALL  hard-­ wood.  $250  /  cord;  cut,  split,  delivered.  802-­352-­1034,  802-­349-­5457.

DRY  FIREWOOD.  CUT,  split  and  delivered.  802-­388-­7300.

MOUNTAIN  ROAD  FIRE-­ VERGENNES,  277  MAIN  ST.  WOOD:  50  cords  dry  hard-­ available  3/1/13.  Large  reno-­ wood  for  sale.  Call  for  price.  vated  7-­room  apartment,  full  802-­759-­2095. bath,  laundry  hookups,  large  porch,  includes  heat  and  hot  water.  $1100.  Call  between  8am  and  8pm.  802-­349-­4125.

For  Rent

For  Rent

Write your Senator

Sen. Bernard Sanders 1-­800-­339-­9834

2202 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D. C., 20515-­4501

WANTED:  TWO  THREE  drawer  single  file  cabinets.  Good,  clean  condition.  Call  Pam  at  802-­388-­4944.

Public Notices

Index

Public  notices  for  the  following  can  be  found  in  this  ADDISON  INDEPENDENT  on  Pages  33  &  34.

Addison  (1) Leicester  (2) Middlebury  (2) Monkton  (1) P.  Hannaford  Career  Center  (1) Shoreham  (1)

To publish a legal notice in the Addison Independent please email information to legals@addisonindependent.com or fax it to (802) 388-3100.

Rutland  Northeast  Supervisory  Union  -­  Brandon,  Chittenden,  Goshen,  Leicester,  Mendon,  Pittsford,  Sudbury  and  Whiting  (1) Vermont  Public  Service  Board  (1)

CHILD FIND NOTICE BRANDON, Â CHITTENDEN, Â GOSHEN, Â LEICESTER, Â MENDON, PITTSFORD, Â SUDBURY Â AND Â WHITING

Particularly  on  sites  like  Craigslist.

And  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  easier  to  break  the  law  than  you  might  think.  You  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  say  â&#x20AC;&#x153;no  childrenâ&#x20AC;?  or  â&#x20AC;&#x153;adults  only.â&#x20AC;?  There  is  lots  you  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  say.  The  federal  government  is  watching  for  such  discrimination.

Call  the  Addison  Independent  at  (802)  388-­4944.

Talk  to  our  sales  professionals.

SAWDUST;  STORED  AND  undercover.  Large  tandem  silage  truck  $600,  delivered.  Large  single  axle  dump  $250,  delivered.  Single  axle  dump  $185,  delivered.  Pick  up  M I D D L E B U RY;  I N D U S -­ also  available.  Phone  order  TRIAL  PARK.  Available  2  and  credit  cards  accepted.  acres,  lease  or  build  to  suit.  802-­453-­2226.  Bagged  shav-­ ings  in  stock.  $5.50  per  bag.

802-­558-­6092.

SUVs

SELF-­STORAGE,  8X10  units.  Your  lock  and  key,  $50  /  month.  Middlebury.  802-­558-­6092.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  against  the  law  to  discriminate  when  advertising  housing  related  activities.

Let  us  help  you  sift  through  the  complexities  of  the  Fair  Housing  Law.  Stay  legal.  Stay  on  the  right  side  of  the  nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Fair  Housing  Law. Â

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PAGE  34  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Monday,  March  11,  2013

The  Public  Notices  section  appears  every  Monday  &  Thursday  in  the

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8:10  11.  *  Approval  of  Check  Warrants  12.  Town  Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Report           13.  Board  Member  Concerns ([HFXWLYH 6HVVLRQ Âą ,I 1HHGHG           15.  **Action  on  Matters  Discussed

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3/11

TOWN OF LEICESTER PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

  The  Leicester  Zoning  Board  of  Adjustment  will  hold  a  public  hearing  Tuesday,  March  DW WKH /HLFHVWHU 7RZQ 2I¿FH at  6:00  p.m.  to  consider  the  following  application:   (09-­13-­ZBA)  Mark  Gale,  applicant  for  landowners  Arthur  &  Ellen  Cummings  for  property  at  93  South  Cove  Trail  for  setback  waiver  on  non-­conforming  lot  and  building  to  replace  existing  back  deck  with  new  covered  porch,  roof  only,  no  sides  on  parcel  #212128  in  L1.   Application  is  available  for  inspection  at  WKH 7RZQ &OHUNœV 2I¿FH 6FKRROKRXVH Rd.,  Leicester,  VT  during  regularly  scheduled  hours.  Participation  in  this  proceeding  is  a  prerequisite  to  the  right  to  take  any  subsequent  appeal.   3/11   Peter  Fjeld,  ZBA  Chairman

TOWN OF MONKTON~ MONKTON RIDGE VILLAGE â&#x20AC;&#x153;COMPLETE STREETSâ&#x20AC;? PLANNING & FEASIBILITY STUDY   The  Transportation  Advisory  Committee  (TAC)  of  the  Addison  County  Regional  Planning  Commission  (ACRPC)  is  seeking  D TXDOLÂżHG FRQVXOWDQW WR XQGHUWDNH D village  alignment  feasibility  study  using  a  ³&RPSOHWH 6WUHHWV´ SODQQLQJ DSSURDFK WR LPSURYH WUDIÂżF FDOPLQJ ELF\FOH SHGHVWULDQ PRELOLW\ DQG WR SODQ IRU DFFHVV DQG HJUHVV WR DQ DQWLFLSDWHG SDUN DQG ULGH IDFLOLW\ WR EH GHYHORSHG LQ WKH 9LOODJH 7KH FRQVXOWDQW will  also  undertake  a  feasibility  study  that  will  identify  options  for  improvement  RI LQWHUVHFWLRQ GHVLJQV FURVVZDONV WUDIÂżF FRQWURO GHYLFH SODFHPHQW DFFHVV PDQDJHPHQW DQG RYHUDOO ELF\FOH SHGHVWULDQ VDIHW\ ,W LV DQWLFLSDWHG WKDW WKLV SURMHFW ZLOO QRW H[FHHG D FRVW RI DQG ZLOO EH FRPSOHWHG E\ $XJ 3URSRVDOV DUH GXH E\ SP RQ )UL 0DU )RU FRPSOHWH GHWDLOV RQ WKLV SURMHFW SOHDVH YLVLW KWWS DFUSF RUJ UISV

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The  Town  of  Middlebury  is  considering  making  application  to  the  State  of  Vermont  for  a  VCDP  Implementation  Grant  2012  under  the  Vermont  Community  Develop-­ ment  Program.  A  public  hearing  will  be  held  at  7:15  PM  on  3/26/2013  at  the  Town  2I¿FHV 0DLQ 6WUHHW 0LGGOHEXU\ 97 WR obtain  the  views  of  citizens  on  commu-­ QLW\ GHYHORSPHQW WR IXUQLVK LQIRUPDWLRQ concerning  the  amount  of  funds  available  and  the  range  of  community  development  activities  that  may  be  undertaken  under  WKLV SURJUDP WKH LPSDFW WR DQ\ KLVWRULF and  archaeological  resources  that  may  EH DIIHFWHG E\ WKH SURSRVHG SURMHFW DQG to  give  affected  citizens  the  opportunity  to  examine  the  proposed  statement  of  pro-­ jected  use  of  these  funds.  The  proposal  is  WR DSSO\ LQ 9&'3 )XQGV ZKLFK will  be  used  to  accomplish  the  following  activities: New  construction  of  townhouse  units  at  existing  affordable  housing  site  at  North  Pleasant  street  and  John  Gra-­ ham  Court  in  Middlebury  to  replace  old  uneconomical  units.

Copies  of  the  proposed  application  are  DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7RZQ &OHUNÂśV 2IÂżFH 0DLQ 6W 0LGGOHEXU\ DQG PD\ EH YLHZHG during  the  hours  of  7:30  AM  -­  5:30  PM  Mon.  -­  Thurs.  Should  you  require  special  DFFRPPRGDWLRQV SOHDVH FRQWDFW 7HUU\ McKnight  at  802-­877-­2626  to  ensure  ap-­ SURSULDWH DFFRPPRGDWLRQV DUH PDGH )RU the  hearing  impaired  please  call  (TTY)  # Â

Legislative  Body  for  the  Town  of  Middlebury 3/11

TOWN OF SHOREHAM NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF WASTEWATER ORDINANCE

The  Shoreham  Selectboard  adopted  amendments  of  its  wastewater  ordinance  at  its  regular  meeting  on  Wednesday  February  27,  2013.  This  notice  is  published  pursuant  to  24  V.S.A.  1972(a)  to  inform  the  public  of  the  adoption  of  these  amendments  and  of  the  citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  right  to  petition  for  a  vote  to  disapprove  the  amendments.  Statement  of  Purpose The  purposes  of  the  amendments  are  to  add  Article  4  section  6  dealing  with  sewer  extensions  and  to  clarify   certain  provisions  within  Articles,  2,  5,  6,  9  and  10  of  the  ordinance.  FULL  TEXT The  full  text  of  the  ordinance,  as  amended,  is  available  at  the  Town  &OHUNÂśV 2IÂżFH 0DLQ 6W 6KRUHKDP Vermont  and  may  be  examined  during  UHJXODU RIÂżFH KRXUV PERSON  TO  CONTACT Additional  information  about  this  ordinance  may  be  obtained  by  contacting  Stephen  Goodrich,  Town  of  6KRUHKDP 6HOHFWERDUG 0HPEHU DW 0DLQ 6WUHHW 6KRUHKDP 97 RU E\ calling  (802)897-­5841.

CITIZENSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  RIGHT  TO  PETITION  FOR  VOTE Title  24  V.S.A.  1973  grants  citizens  the  right  to  petition  for  a  vote  at  a  special  or  annual  town  meeting  to  disapprove  this  ordinance.   To  exercise  this  right,  citizens  must  present  to  the  selectboard  or  town  clerk  a  petition  for  a  vote  on  the  question  of  disapproving  the  amendments  signed  E\ QRW OHVV WKDQ ÂżYH SHUFHQW RI WKH WRZQÂśV TXDOLÂżHG YRWHUV 7KH SHWLWLRQ must  be  presented  within  forty-­four  (44)  days  following  the  date  of  adoption  of  the  ordinance.   Unless  a  petition  requesting  D YRWH LV ÂżOHG SXUVXDQW WR 9 6 $ the  ordinance  will  become  effective  sixty  (60)  days  from  the  date  of  said  adoption.  Signed, Paul  Saenger,  Chair  Shoreham  Selectboard 3/11

Gate  slapper TRAVIS  DAWSON  OF  UVM  QHDUV WKH ¿QLVK RI KLV ¿UVW slalom  run  last  Friday  dur-­ ing  the  NCAA  national  ski-­ ing  championships  held  at  the  Middlebury  College  Snow  Bowl  in  Hancock.  Dawson  ¿QLVKHG LQ WK SODFH Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

TOWN OF LEICESTER PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

ADDISON, VT PUBLIC NOTICE

All  interested  persons  are  invited  to  comment  on  any  potential  effects  that  may  be  caused  to  historic  properties  from  a  proposed  telecommunications  antenna  collocation  onto  the  existing  Silo  located  off  of  Route  17  East,  Addison,  VT,  if  any  such  properties  are  located  at  or  near  the  site.  Comments  may  be  submitted  by  email  to  adke@ klumbenv.com  or  by  U.S.  Mail  to  A&D  Klumb  Environmental,  LLC,  34  Centennial  Drive,  Webster,  NH  03303.  Questions  about  this  facility  or  this  notice  may  be  directed  to  the  above  contact  information.  This  notice  is  provided  in  accordance  with  the  regulations  of  the  Federal  Communications  Commission,  47  C.F.R.  Part  1,  Appendices  B  and  C. Â

3/11

++++++++++++++ AGENDA PATRICIA A. HANNAFORD CAREER CENTER :('1(6'$< 0$5&+ Â&#x2021; 30 ROOM A208

1.  Introduction  of  Board  Members 2.  Board  Reorganization  and  Report  from      Nominating  Committee 3.  Visitors  Comments  4.  Presentation  by  Human  Services  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Ms.      Powers  &  Students 5.  Correspondence 6.  Report  from  the  Chair Consent Agenda 7.   1.  Minutes  of  Feb.  13,  2013 8.   2.  Monthly  Accounts  Payable  for  Mar.         a.  Adult  Program         b.  Revolving         c.  Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Orders Action Agenda 9.   Policy  1.0  -­  Ends 10.  Policy  2.0  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  Global  Executive         Constraint 11.  Policy  2.4  Financial  Planning  &        Budgeting 12.  Executive  Session  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  If  needed Informational Agenda 13.  Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Report 14.  Assistant  Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Report 15.  Facility  Committee  Report 16.  Budget/Policy  Committee  Report 17.  Board  Evaluation              3/11

email You can reach us at us: news@addisonindependent.com

  The  Leicester  Zoning  Board  of  Adjustment  will  hold  a  public  hearing  Tuesday,  March  DW WKH /HLFHVWHU 7RZQ 2I¿FH at  6:00  p.m.  to  consider  the  following  application:  (10-­13-­ZBA)  The  McKernon  Group,  applicant  for  landowners  Richard  &  Eva  Dahlgren  for  property  at  219  Glory  Lane  for  non-­conforming  building.   A  kitchen  addition  between  house  and  garage  on  parcel  #202186  in  L1.   Application  is  available  for  inspection  at  WKH 7RZQ &OHUNœV 2I¿FH 6FKRROKRXVH Rd.,  Leicester,  VT  during  regularly  scheduled  hours.  Participation  in  this  proceeding  is  a  prerequisite  to  the  right  to  take  any  subsequent  appeal.   3/11   Peter  Fjeld,  ZBA  Chairman

STATE OF VERMONT PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD ORDER OF NOTICE

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ANeSU (Continued  from  Page  1) interview.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  have  great  respect  for  these  people  and  the  work  that  they  do.â&#x20AC;?

Section  313  of  Vermont  Open  Meeting  Law  states  that  a  public  body  may  go  into  executive  ses-­ sion  only  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;contracts,  labor  rela-­ tions  agreements  with  employees,  arbitration,  mediation,  grievances,  civil  actions  or  prosecutions  by  the  state,  where  premature  general  pub-­ lic  knowledge  would  clearly  place  the  state,  municipality,  other  public  body,  or  person  involved  at  a  sub-­ stantial  disadvantage.â&#x20AC;?

Jefferies  believes  the  law  intends  for  mediated,  face-­to-­face  negotia-­ tions  to  be  held  in  the  public  eye.  The  â&#x20AC;&#x153;substantial  disadvantageâ&#x20AC;?  portion  of  the  law,  he  reasons,  is  applicable  in  a  situation  when  board  members  spoke  amongst  themselves  to  agree  upon  offers  and  responses.  But  ne-­ gotiation  itself,  which  is  mediated  by  a  third  party,  does  not  reveal  any  part  of  the  boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  or  the  unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  discus-­ sions  that  could  put  them  at  a  disad-­ vantage  in  the  negotiations  process,  Jefferies  believes.  That  direct  nego-­ tiation,  he  says,  should  be  open  to  the  public  and  the  taxpayers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once  a  deal  is  struck  between  negotiators,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  put  on  hold  until  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  UDWLÂżHG ´ -HIIHULHV VDLG Âł)UHTXHQWO\ this  takes  a  month.  Meanwhile,  ev-­ erything  is  secret  â&#x20AC;Ś  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  our  taxes  and  our  kids  but  we  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  know  any-­ thing  about  the  contract  until  Town  Meeting  Day.â&#x20AC;Ś  If  the  public  (had Â

ADDISON COUNTY

School Briefs CCV  names top  students MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  follow-­ ing  local  students  at  the  Community  College  of  Vermont  achieved  honors  VWDWXV IRU WKH IDOO VHPHVWHU PRESIDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  LIST Samantha  Heffernan  of  Bristol,  Erika  Martin RI )HUULVEXUJK Su-­ zanne  Demers  of  Brandon,  Amanda  Doughty  of  Bridport  and  Stephen  Andolfo  of  Orwell.  DEANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  LIST Samuel  Hartley RI )HUULVEXUJK Rachel  Brands RI )HUULVEXUJK Andre  Clark  of  New  Haven,  Kristin  Nolan  of  Addison,  5KLDQQD *UDKDP )URFN  of  Rochester  and  Shanyn  Leduc  of  Salisbury.  Kerri  Hoag  of  Bristol  was  named  to  the  presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  list  at  Castleton  State  &ROOHJH IRU WKH IDOO VHPHVWHU Danielle  Shaw  of  Weybridge  has  been  named  to  the  deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  list  for  the  IDOO VHPHVWHU DW :LOOLDP 6PLWK College.

Keri  Raymond  of  Vergennes  has  been  named  to  the  deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  list  at  Alba-­ ny  College  of  Pharmacy  and  Health  6FLHQFHV IRU WKH IDOO VHPHVWHU

time)  to  react,  it  would  help  the  pro-­ would  be  let  in,â&#x20AC;?  Jefferies  said.  But  cess.â&#x20AC;? at  the  last  minute,  a  school  board  Jefferies  also  believes  that  citi-­ representative  met  the  group  and  zens  can  play  an  important  role  sim-­ said  that  the  board  had  decided  to  go  ply  by  being  present.  He  thinks  that  into  executive  session. contract  negotiations  would  be  less  Jefferies  recalled  that  someone  contentious  if  the  public  was  able  to  with  a  smartphone  pulled  up  Section  witness  the  offers  and  counter  offers,  313  of  Vermont  Open  Meeting  Law. and  keep  tabs  on  wheth-­ The  board  rep  was  not  er  negotiators  were  act-­ swayed.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our ing  in  good  faith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rather  grumpily,  we  â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  knowledge  is  out  taxes and our all  went  home,â&#x20AC;?  Jeffer-­ there  it  will  affect  be-­ kids but we ies  recalled  with  a  laugh. havior,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;And  But  Jefferies  had  trou-­ that,  I  think,  is  the  point  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know ble  forgetting  the  inci-­ of  Open  Meeting  Law.â&#x20AC;? anything dent.  In  the  months  that  )RU -HIIHULHV WKH about the followed,  he  returned  to  seed  for  the  litigation  the  law  and  the  incident  (teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) ZDV SODQWHG RQ )HE several  times.  After  in-­ ZKHQ KH DORQJ contract until formally  consulting  law-­ ZLWK RWKHU )LYH 7RZQ Town Meeting yers  who  agreed  that  his  Area  citizens,  went  to  Day.â&#x20AC;Ś If the interpretation  of  the  law  an  ANeSU  board  meet-­ held  water,  Jefferies  at  ing.  The  occasion,  he  public (had DQ $XJXVW $1H68 remembered,  was  an  time) to react, ERDUG PHHWLQJ UHTXHVWHG attempt  between  the  it would help that  the  board  formally  teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  union  and  the  the process.â&#x20AC;? recognize  that  their  in-­ vocation  of  Section  313  school  board  to  prevent  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; John Jefferies earlier  in  the  year  was  imposing  contracts  af-­ incorrect,  and  to  pledge  ter  a  contentious  nego-­ that  it  would  not  happen  tiations  process.  The  teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  union  and  the  school  board  again.  Board  members  said  at  the  were  to  be  communicating  through  time  that  no  action  would  be  taken  mediators;Íž  the  citizens  had  been  told  until  they  had  consulted  their  lawyer.

Months  later,  Jefferies  followed  they  could  come  and  sit  in  the  room  where  they  would  hear  the  same  up  and  was  told  the  board  had  been  comments  and  offers  that  the  media-­ advised  that  it  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  to  take  ac-­ tors  heard  from  representatives  from  tion.  It  had  been  customary  for  the  school  boards  to  go  into  executive  the  union  and  the  board. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  were  led  to  believe  that  we  session  during  teacher  contract  ne-­

gotiations;͞  they  had  never  been  chal-­ lenged  in  court  over  the  law.

SECRETARY  OF  STATE Jefferies  got  in  touch  with  Ver-­ mont  Secretary  of  State  Jim  Condos,  who  had  his  attorney  look  into  the  matter.  The  attorney  found  no  case  law  in  the  state  related  to  executive  sessions  during  teacher  contract  ne-­ gotiations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  secretary  of  state  refused  to  give  an  opinion,  but  he  looked  me  in  the  eye  and  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  sure  be  nice  to  have  some  case  law,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?  Jefferies  said.

So  nearly  two  years  after  the  in-­ cident  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life  gets  in  the  way  sometimes,â&#x20AC;?  he  explained  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Jeffer-­ LHV ÂżOHG KLV VXLW LQ $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ Superior  Court  last  Thursday.  If  his  case  prevails,  it  would  likely  set  a  precedent  beyond  the  ANeSU  school  district  and  change  how  teacher  con-­ tract  negotiations  are  held  across  the  state.

ANeSU  Superintendent  David  Adams,  who  came  to  the  ANeSU  ODVW -XO\ VDLG RQ )ULGD\ KH KDG QRW yet  reviewed  the  suit,  but  that  he  and  the  ANeSU  board  would  discuss  it  at  their  next  meeting,  scheduled  for Â

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0DUFK The  lawsuit  is  likely  to  be  expedit-­ ed  through  the  courts  in  accordance  with  Section  314  of  Vermont  Open  Meeting  Law. Jefferies  is  representing  himself  and  seeks  no  damages  except  for  compensation  for  the  cost  of  the  suit  if  he  prevails.  He  asks  that  the  court  grant  declarations  that: Â&#x2021; $1H68 DQG 0RXQW $EH ERDUG negotiators,  or  their  representatives,  are  in  violation  of  the  law  in  con-­ ducting  such  negotiations  in  execu-­ tive  session. Â&#x2021; 6XFK PHHWLQJV EH OHJDOO\ SRVW-­ ed,  open  to  the  public,  and  not  held  in  executive  session. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  is  no  bad  guy  here,â&#x20AC;?  Jeffer-­ ies  reiterated.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;With  the  larger  trend  of  transparency  in  the  last  decade  or  so,  it  seemed  like  a  good  time  to  proceed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  hope  it  can  continue  to  be  ami-­ cable.  I  have  a  tremendous  amount  of  respect  for  those  boards,  and  I  believe  that  teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  unions  have  a  place  in  this  county.  What  I  want  is  for  citizens  to  be  part  of  the  pro-­ cess.â&#x20AC;? Â

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