Nov. 12, 2015 — A section

Hall of Famer

Deer season

Star players

Former Middlebury College athletic director Tom Lawson earns a big honor. See Page 3A.

This Cornwall teen was one success story from Youth Deer Hunting Weekend. See Page 2B.

$ ZHOO URXQGHG (DJOH PLGÀHOGHU leads the Independent’s boys’ soccer all-stars. See Page 1B.

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Vol. 69 No. 44

Middlebury, Vermont

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Thursday, November 12, 2015

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42 Pages

Middlebury reviews site for dog park

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CHILDREN  IN  THE  Essential  Early  Education  pre-­kindergarten  program  at  Mary  Hogan  Elementary  School  in  Middlebury  participate  in  circle  time  Wednesday  morning.  Act  166,  passed  into  law  last  year,  requires  that  all  school  districts  offer  10  hours  per  week  of  pre-­K  education  for  children  ages  3  to  5.  Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

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WEYBRIDGE  PHOTOGRAPHER  AND  documentarian  George  Belle-­ rose  stands  with  some  of  his  photographs  currently  on  display  at  the  Vermont  Folklife  Center  in  Middlebury.  Bellerose  spent  almost  three  years  photographing  and  interviewing  local  loggers  for  the  exhibit.

Retired general shaped by 30 years in the Army

Rhyme  time CAST  MEMBERS  FROM  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  production  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seussical  the  Musicalâ&#x20AC;?  rehearse  on  the  school  stage  Tuesday  night  in  Bristol.  The  show  opens  Thursday  night  at  7:30  p.m.  and  runs  through  Saturday.  For  more  photos  see  Page  16A. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

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By the way Attention  Monkton  residents,  the  Monkton  position  on  the  Mount  Abraham  Union  Middle/ High  School  Board  is  still  vacant.  If  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  interested  in  serving  your  community  and  your  com-­ munityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  children  in  this  capacity,  (See  By  the  way,  Page  19A)

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PAGE  2A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  November  12,  2015

RNeSU  and  union  avert  a  strike  School  district  reaches  deal  with  paraeducators,  bus  drivers By  LEE  J.  KAHRS %5$1'21 ² $ WHQWDWLYH DJUHH ment  has  been  reached  between  the  5XWODQG 1RUWKHDVW 6XSHUYLVRU\ 8QLRQ DQG WKH SDUDHGXFDWRUV DQG EXV GULYHUV union,  ending  the  threat  of  a  planned  VWULNH RQ 1RY The  agreement  came  Monday  night  after  the  Rutland  Northeast  Negotiations  Committee  and  attorney  6WHYH 6WLW]HO PHW ZLWK WKH 5XWODQG Northeast  Paraeducators  and  Bus  'ULYHUV $VVRFLDWLRQ 1HJRWLDWLQJ Committee  and  their  attorney,  Sean  /HDFK DW 2WWHU 9DOOH\ 8QLRQ +LJK School.  RNeSU  Superintendent  Jeanne  &ROOLQV FRQYHQHG DOO RI WKH 51H68 VFKRRO ERDUGV RQ 1RY DQG DIWHU DQ H[HFXWLYH VHVVLRQ GLUHFWHG WKH 51H68 Negotiating  Committee  to  ask  for  a  PHHWLQJ ZLWK WKH SDUDV GULYHUVÂś DVVR ciation  to  hear  the  unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  proposal  for  an  agreement.

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WKHLU PHPEHUV QH[W ZHHN IRU UDWL¿FD Leach  said  tion,  they  said.

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298+6 fair  settlement  on  In  addition,  a  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sean Leach, attorney both  sides  tonight.  1RY VWULNH E\ On  the  whole,  it  is  SDUDV DQG EXV GULY an  acceptable  agreement.  This  team  ers  will  not  happen,  and  the  unfair  would  not  bring  an  agreement  to  the  ODERU SUDFWLFHV FKDUJH ZLOO QRW EH ÂżOHG members  that  they  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  think  would  by  the  association  with  the  state  labor  EH UDWLÂżHG ´ board  against  RNeSU. Leach  said  the  key  was  the  second  The  association  is  a  member  of  the  year  wage  increase,  which  will  help  Nation  Education  Association  and  balance  the  increase  of  health  insur ZDV UHSUHVHQWHG E\ 1($ 9HUPRQW ance  contribution  for  workers. attorney  Sean  Leach.  The  Association  The  associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  original  proposal  Negotiating  Committee  was  composed  RQ 0RQGD\ QLJKW ZDV IRU D WKUHH of  Chair  Anita  Caldwell,  Mike  Lee,  \HDU GHDO WKURXJK VD\LQJ /LVD )UDVLHU /XF\ /RYHOO DQG 6KHOOH\ it  would  be  in  the  best  interest  of  all  6PLWK $IWHU WKH WHQWDWLYH DJUHHPHQW SDUWLHV WR KDYH D EUHDN EHIRUH QHJRWLD ZDV VLJQHG DQG WKH PHHWLQJ DGMRXUQHG WLRQV ZRXOG KDYH WR EHJLQ DJDLQ 7KDW Caldwell  said  it  was  the  best  outcome  SURSRVDO DOVR LQFOXGHG D SHUFHQW IRU HYHU\RQH LQYROYHG wage  increase  for  the  second  and  ³:H DUH JODG WR PRYH RQ DQG EH third  year,  with  the  health  insurance  done  with  the  imposition  and  go  back  contribution  remaining  unchanged  at  WR WKH WDEOH ´ VKH VDLG Âł:H QHHG WR SHUFHQW %XW WKH 51H68 1HJRWLDWLQJ PRYH RQ WR WKH QH[W WKLQJ :H QHHG WR &RPPLWWHH UHMHFWHG D WKLUG \HDU PRYH IRUZDUG ´

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Honoring FLAGS  LINE  CANNON  Park  in  Middlebury  Wednesday  morning  in  honor  of  Veterans  Day.

Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

0LGGOHEXU\ VHHNV WR Ă HVK RXW SURMHFW Group  will  work  with  NexBridge By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Middlebury  selectboard  members  on  Tuesday  DJUHHG WR IRUP D QHZ ÂżYH PHPEHU committee  to  plan  the  next  steps  LQ PL[HG XVH GHYHORSPHQW IRU 0LGGOHEXU\ÂśV VR FDOOHG Âł(FRQRPLF 'HYHORSPHQW ,QLWLDWLYH´ SURSHUW\ RII Bakery  Lane.  NexBridge  Partners  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  team  made  up  of  some  local  businesspeople  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  has  emerged  from  a  short  list  of  inter HVWHG SDUWLHV DV WKH GHYHORSHU RI WKH site.  The  selectboard  is  now  looking  to  IRUJH DQ RIÂżFLDO GHYHORSPHQW DJUHH ment  with  NexBridge  that  will  map  RXW VSHFLÂżF FRPSRQHQWV RI D SURMHFW H[SHFWHG WR LQFOXGH UHWDLO RIÂżFH DQG UHVLGHQWLDO XVHV 7KDW ÂżQDO DJUHHPHQW ZRXOG WKHQ QHHG DSSURYDO IURP WKH selectboard.

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list  includes  requests  for  a  complete  FRVW EHQHÂżW DQDO\VLV RI WKH FXUUHQWO\ SURSRVHG KRXU ZRUN VKLIWV YHUVXV work  shifts  of  no  more  than  12  hours  per  day;Íž  funding  for  business  inter ruption  insurance,  grants  or  loans;Íž  full  funding  for  a  temporary  parking  JDUDJH IRU D GXUDWLRQ VSHFLÂżHG E\ WKH town  to  coordinate  with  other  planned  GRZQWRZQ FRQVWUXFWLRQ SURMHFWV assurance  that  Amtrak  passenger  rail  VHUYLFH ZLOO VWRS LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ DQG ÂżQDQFLDO VXSSRUW IRU D PXOWL PRGDO station;Íž  funding  for  undergrounding  of  utilities  on  Main  Street  and  Merchants  5RZ LPSURYLQJ GUDLQDJH DQG VDQL tary  sewer  lines  on  the  town  green;Íž  DQG IXQGLQJ IRU ÂłSXEOLF HQJDJHPHQW´ opportunities  associated  with  the  SURMHFW VXFK DV FRQVWUXFWLRQ YLHZLQJ areas,  public  art  displays,  meetings  with  the  contractor  and  educational  DFWLYLWLHV IRU FKLOGUHQ Â&#x2021; +HDUG WKDW FRQVWUXFWLRQ RI WKH new  municipal  recreation  facility  on  Creek  Road  is  ahead  of  schedule,  and  could  be  ready  for  occupancy  in  January.  Meanwhile,  work  on  the  new  municipal  building  on  Main  Street  has  also  been  progressing  at  a  steady  clip,  according  to  Artim,  who  said  the  new  structure  could  be  completed  by  the  end  of  February.  An  April  2016  completion  was  originally  forecast  for  the  two  new  buildings.

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  November  12,  2015  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  3A

Votes  next  week  on  Neshobe,  OV  projects

Lawson gets call for hall of fame induction Middlebury coach, A.D., lauded for sports rĂŠsumĂŠ By  ANDY  KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  St.  Johnsbury  native  and  former  Middlebury  College  coach  and  athletic  GLUHFWRU 7RP /DZVRQ ÂżUVW FDXJKW WKH FRDFKLQJ bug  as  an  athlete  at  St.  Johnsbury  Academy.  Lawson,  who  on  Saturday  night  in  South  Burlington  will  be  inducted  into  the  Vermont  Sports  Hall  of  Fame  for  his  accomplishments  as  a  coach  and  administrator  at  Middlebury  and  3URFWRU +LJK 6FKRRO VHH VLGHEDU VDLG KH ÂżJ-­ ured  out  his  career  path  early  on.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  always  knew  in  the  back  of  my  mind  I  could  do  this.  I  played  for  good  coaches  at  St.  Johnsbury  Academy.  But  I  was  always  thinking  if  I  could  do  it,  I  might  do  it  a  different  way,â&#x20AC;?  Lawson  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Xs  and  Os  in  particular.  It  was  what  I  wanted  to  do.  And  I  wanted  to  be  involved  with  young  people.â&#x20AC;?

But  before  his  Proctor  soccer  and  basketball  WHDPV ZRQ VWDWH FKDPSLRQVKLSV LQ WKH V before  his  Panther  teams  in  those  sports  became  some  of  the  most  successful  in  school  history,  TOM  LAWSON and  before  he  oversaw  a  Middlebury  athletics  program  that  blossomed  into  an  NCAA  Division  III  powerhouse,  Lawson  paid  his  dues,  although  his  degree  in  1961.  He  also  worked  nights  and  weekends,  pump-­ he  readily  admits  he  also  got  a  few  breaks  and  ing  gas,  while  Phyllis  took  a  job  with  a  phone  some  helping  hands  along  the  way.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  challenge  young  people,  if  they  would  lis-­ company.  Their  oldest  daughter  was  also  born  ten,  if  they  want  to  hear  what  I  went  through,  GXULQJ WKH 6SULQJÂżHOG \HDUV Âł$OO RI P\ WLPH , ZDV GRZQ DW 6SULQJÂżHOG sometimes  it  makes  an  impression,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  I  worked  nights  and  went  to  school  days.  She  â&#x20AC;&#x153;What  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  got,  I  appreciate  now.â&#x20AC;? worked  days.  It  was  a  haul,â&#x20AC;?  Lawson  said.

SCHOOL  WORK Back  in  St.  Johnsbury,  where  he  played  four  BACK  TO  VERMONT But  things  fell  into  place  more  easily  after-­ sports,  Lawson  credits  two  people  for  see-­ ward.  Lawson  interviewed  twice  in  Massachu-­ ing  something  in  him:  St.  Johnsbury  setts,  but  the  offer  came  in  from  the  Academy  athletic  director  and  foot-­ Craftsbury  Academy  in  northern  Ver-­ ball  coach  Jim  Burlingame  and  his  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a mont  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  athletic  director  and  soccer  then  girlfriend,  Phyllis,  to  whom  he  journey, coach  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  he  took  it.   has  been  married  57  years.   and there â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  was  a  great  experience  for  me,â&#x20AC;?  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jim  Burlingame  was  instrumental  Lawson  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  got  experience  with  in  turning  my  life  around,  and  certain-­ are lots of ly  my  wife,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  bumps, but the  organizational  and  administrative  part  of  sports.â&#x20AC;?

When  Lawson  graduated  from  the  sometimes Then  the  Proctor  athletic  director  DFDGHP\ KH EHFDPH WKH ÂżUVW PHPEHU and  coaching  job  opened  up  after  the  of  his  family  to  ever  attend  college,  you bounce young  familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  two  years  in  Crafts-­ entering  the  University  of  Vermont.  the right bury.   But  after  a  year  their  family  circum-­ way.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  journey,  and  there  are  lots  stances  changed;Íž  Lawson  preferred  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tom Lawson of  bumps,  but  sometimes  you  bounce  not  to  discuss  the  details,  but  he  had  the  right  way.  I  got  down  there  and  things  really  to  stay  in  St.  Johnsbury  and  take  a  job.

Burlingame  stepped  in,  knowing  of  Lawsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  went  well  for  my  wife  and  me,â&#x20AC;?  Lawson  said.  interest  in  coaching  and  education,  and  took  him  â&#x20AC;&#x153;From  there  I  was  able  to  jump  to  Middlebury  on  as  a  graduate  assistant  to  the  football  pro-­ College.â&#x20AC;?  Again,  someone  saw  something  in  him,  Law-­ gram.  And  Burlingame  persuaded  Lawson  to  go  back  to  UVM  for  a  half-­year,  and  then  pointed  son  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some  people  recommended  they  look  at  a  KLP WRZDUG 6SULQJÂżHOG &ROOHJH LQ 0DVVDFKX-­ setts;Íž  Lawson  added  that  Phyllis  also  insisted  he  high  school  person,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;So  I  took  the  soc-­ cer  job  and  the  assistant  basketball  job.  So  I  said  JR WR 6SULQJÂżHOG â&#x20AC;&#x153;His  mentoring  and  guidance  got  me  to  go  to  myself,  I  guess  like  the  Fuller  Brush  man  I  back  to  UVM,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;And  then  he  was  very  got  my  foot  in  the  door.â&#x20AC;?

Before  long,  he  became  the  assistant  ath-­ instrumental  in  my  being  accepted  and  transfer-­ ULQJ WR 6SULQJÂżHOG &ROOHJH WR FRQWLQXH P\ DP-­ letic  director.  In  1977,  the  director  of  athletics  job  opened  up.  Lawson  was  the  only  candidate  bition  to  coach  and  be  involved  in  education.â&#x20AC;?

It  was  not  easy  for  the  couple  who  married  in  without  a  Middlebury  College  background,  but  1958  to  work  together  toward  Lawson  earning  he  prevailed.  He  recalled  being  in  Atlanta  at  the Â

NCAA  Division  I  tournament  when  then  Presi-­ dent  Olin  Robison  called  him.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;He  got  me  on  the  phone  and  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Just  to  keep  people  happy,  would  you  accept  the  job  on  an  interim  basis,  interim  in  the  sense  you  would  be  under  review?â&#x20AC;?  Lawson  recalled.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  said  any  job  I  take  I  assume  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  under  review,  so  if  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  do  well  I  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  stay.  Obviously  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  make  changes.  I  said  it  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  affect  me  at  all  except  it  will  make  me  work  a  little  harder.  So  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  how  we  started  out,  and  there  was  nothing  ever  said  from  that  point  on.â&#x20AC;?

Lawson  was  asked  if  that  meant  he  had  done  a  good  job. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  guess  so,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  got  out  of  there  before  , JRW ÂżUHG ´ HONORS  AND  MEMORIES The  honor  Lawson  will  receive  at  a  Saturday  night  banquet  at  7  p.m.  at  the  Doubletree  by  Hil-­ ton  Burlington  on  Williston  Road  is  one  among  many.  He  was  inducted  into  the  New  England  %DVNHWEDOO +DOO RI )DPH LQ DQG HDUQHG the  ECACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  James  Lynah  Distinguished  Ser-­ YLFH DZDUG LQ 'XULQJ KLV 3URFWRU \HDUV KH was  honored  by  the  Rutland  Downtown  Athletic  Club  for  outstanding  service  to  the  youth  of  the  Rutland  region.

But  he  said  Saturday  will  be  especially  mean-­ ingful  because  he  knows  many  of  his  former  col-­ leagues  and  athletes  will  attend.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  appreciate  it,  and  I  know  I  will  be  touched  by  the  people  who  are  there,â&#x20AC;?  Lawson  said.

When  asked  what  he  remembered  most  fondly  about  the  years  before  he  and  Phyllis  retired  to  Chatham,  Mass.,  Lawson  talked  about  his  col-­ leagues,  and  he  told  two  stories.  2QH GDWHG EDFN WR KLV ÂżUVW \HDU DW 0LGGOHEXU\ when  the  drinking  age  was  18.  Lawson  imposed  a  rule  that  anyone  caught  drinking  would  be  kicked  off  the  team.  He  said  he  quickly  realized  the  rule  might  be  too  harsh.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  was  not  long  before  I  realized  it  was  a  stu-­ pid  thing  to  say,  but  it  was  too  late  to  back  out  WKH ÂżUVW \HDU ´ KH VDLG At  the  end  of  the  season,  a  player  was  caught  just  before  the  team  was  set  for  an  ECAC  tourna-­ ment  game.  Lawson  stood  by  the  rule.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  said  that  I  personally  probably  have  made  a  mistake,  but  because  this  is  a  policy  and  ev-­ erybody  else  on  the  team  has  been  able  to  live  by  it,  I  will  go  forth  by  what  is  in  place,â&#x20AC;?  he  recalled.  Now,  Lawson,  said,  that  player  is  a  success-­ ful  businessman  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;a  large  owner  in  the  St.  Louis  Blues  hockey  teamâ&#x20AC;?  who  has  told  him,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;he  had  no  hostility  toward  me  and  felt  that  was  a  growing  moment  in  his  life.â&#x20AC;?

The  other  story  was  about  a  basketball  player  from  a  tough  background  who  was  struggling  at  Middlebury.  Lawson  felt  he  had  helped  the  athlete  succeed  at  the  college.  That  player  a  few  years  back  asked  Lawson  to  speak  on  his  behalf Â

when  he  was  inducted  into  his  Massachusetts          high  school  hall  of  fame.

Lawson  summed  up.    â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most  of  all,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  people,â&#x20AC;?      he      said.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  just  been  a  wonderful  experience  for  me,  and  I   wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  trade  it  for  anything.â&#x20AC;?  Â

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Lawsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Hall of Fame credentials speak for themselves By  ANDY  KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Tom  Lawson  has  many  accomplishments  that  will  be  pointed  to  when  he  is  honored  for  his  contributions  in  the  Green  Mountain  State.

His  Vermont  Sports  Hall  of  Fame  rĂŠsumĂŠ  in-­ cludes  the  following  highlights:  Â&#x2021; ,Q 3URFWRU /DZVRQ OHG WKH VRFFHU WHDP WR four  state  titles,  at  one  point  winning  52  straight  games,  and  coached  Proctor  to  three  boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  bas-­ ketball  state  titles. Â&#x2021; +H PRYHG WR 0LGGOHEXU\ LQ DV WKH menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  soccer  coach  and  led  the  team  to  two  un-­ defeated  seasons  and  a  seven-­year  mark  of  42-­ 24-­6,  earning  New  England  University  Division Â

Coach  of  the  Year  honors  in  1972.  Â&#x2021; +H WRRN RYHU WKH EDVNHWEDOO WHDP LQ DQG OHG LW WR LWV ÂżUVW ZLQQLQJ VHDVRQ LQ years.  In  eight  years,  Lawsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  teams  went Â

Â&#x2021; /DZVRQ EHFDPH 0LGGOHEXU\ÂśV 'LUHFWRU RI $WKOHWLFV LQ DQG LQ KLV \HDUV LQ WKDW job  oversaw  a  program  that  maintained  high  academic  standards  while  becoming  highly  competitive  nationally.  He  also  oversaw  a  dramatic  expansion  in  facilities.  In  particular,  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  sports  grew,  with  seven  added  dur-­ ing  his  tenure.

Many  of  the  schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  long-­term  coaches  were  added  during  his  tenure,  including  Bill Â

CORRECTION:  A  story  titled  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Facing  illness  with  dignityâ&#x20AC;?  that  appeared  on  the  front  page  of  the  Thursday,  Nov.  5,  issue  of  the  Ad-­ dison  Independent  stated  that  there  ZHUH DQ HVWLPDWHG WR people  living  with  Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  dis-­ ease  in  Vermont.  The  correct  esti-­ PDWH LV LQ IDFW WR :H apologize  for  the  error.

Beaney,  Missy  Foote,  Dave  Saward,  Sarah  Raunecker,  Martin  Beatty,  Bill  Mandigo,  Bob  Smith  and  a  lacrosse  coach  named  Erin  Quinn  who  would  not  only  one  day  become  a  Middlebury  College  athletic  director,  but  also  marry  Lawsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  daughter  Pam.  Lawson  said  former  Middlebury  College  President  John  McCardell  once  asked  him  what  his  secret  was  in  hiring  so  many  success-­ ful  coaches. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At  the  end  of  the  day,  you  look  at  all  the  statistics,  but  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  got  to  go  with  your  gut.  Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  got  to  get  a  sense  of  people,â&#x20AC;?  Lawson  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;That  comes  from  coaching.  You  get  a  sense  of  the  people  you  deal  with.â&#x20AC;?

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Brandon  residents  will  vote  at  polls  set  up  at  the  Neshobe  School.  Polls  will  be  open  from  7  a.m.-­  7  p.m.

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Goshen  voters  are  asked  to  con-­ tact  the  town  clerk  for  the  times  polls  will  be  open.

NESHOBE  SCHOOL  The  Brandon  School  Board  has  approved  a  $1.7  million  bond  ini-­ tiative  asking  voters  to  replace  the  heating  system  at  the  Neshobe  School  with  a  wood  pellet  boiler  system.  The  current  heating  system  at  the  VFKRRO LV EHWZHHQ DQG \HDUV old  and  has  reached  the  end  of  its  useful  life,  the  board  said.  The  heating  and  ventilation  temperature  controls  are  ineffective  at  main-­ taining  the  indoor  temperatures  and  air  quality  in  the  school,  they  said,  and  the  pneumatic  control  systems  in  both  Neshobe  School  buildings  are  not  working  properly  and  need  WR EH UHSODFHG IRU EHWWHU HIÂżFLHQF\ The  new  controller  needs  to  be  integrated  into  a  building  control  system  to  allow  for  adjustment  and  monitoring.   While  by  law  the  bond  must  have  voter  approval  in  order  for  the  proj-­ ect  to  go  forward,  all  of  the  bond  payments  will  be  made  using  mon-­ ey  from  the  Ely  Trust  Fund.  There  will  be  no  cost  to  taxpayers  and  the  tax  rate  will  not  increase  because  of Â

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The  Brandon  School  Board  will  hold  an  informational  meeting  on  0RQGD\ 1RY DW S P LQ the  Neshobe  School  gymnasium.

OTTER  VALLEY The  Otter  Valley  School  Board  is  asking  voters  to  approve  a  bond  on  Nov.  17  in  order  to  implement  a  building-­wide  $3.49  million  ener-­ gy-­saving  heat  and  ventilation  up-­ grade  as  well.  While  OV  does  not  have  a  trust  to  access  in  order  to  pay  for  the  bond,  the  board  said  the  energy  savings  from  the  upgrade  will  pay  for  the  improvements  over  time.

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The  project  includes  adding  a  wood  pellet  boiler,  installing  an  energy  management  system,  up-­ grading  the  windows  and  lighting  ¿[WXUHV LQVWDOOLQJ KHDW UHFRYHU\ units  and  solar  panels,  and  an  LP  gas-­powered   â&#x20AC;&#x153;on  demandâ&#x20AC;?  hot  wa-­ ter  system.  The  OV  board  held  its  informa-­ tional  meeting  this  past  Wednes-­ day.

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Finding  favor  with  Act  46 (YHQ DV WZR RI 9HUPRQWÂśV ÂżYH FXUUHQW JXEHUQDWRULDO FDQGLGDWHV FDOO IRU WKH repeal  of  Act  46,  schools  and  towns  are  steadily  embracing  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  new  school  governance  law  with  some  success  and  even  enthusiasm,  while  other  towns  are  beginning  to  understand  the  subtleties  inherent  in  the  law  that  al-­ ORZ IRU Ă&#x20AC;H[LELOLW\ As  each  of  the  union  high  school  districts  in  Addison  County  and  Brandon  contemplate  merger  scenarios,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  encouraging  to  see  the  three  towns  of  Es-­ VH[ 7RZQ (VVH[ -XQFWLRQ DQG :HVWIRUG DSSURYH WKH ÂżUVW DFFHOHUDWHG VFKRRO district  merger  under  the  new  law.  Once  the  merger  is  implemented,  the  three  towns  conservatively  expect  to  save  more  than  $1  million  annually  in  gov-­ ernance  savings.  The  real  sweetener  for  those  seeking  an  accelerated  merger  is  the  short-­ term  reduction  in  taxes.  For  those  towns  that  make  the  deadline  they  receive  D KRPHVWHDG WD[ UDWH UHGXFWLRQ RI FHQWV LQ WKH ÂżUVW \HDU ZKLFK FRQWLQXHV RYHU ÂżYH \HDUV RQ D GHFOLQLQJ VFDOH )RU WD[SD\HUV WKDWÂśV D VLJQLÂżFDQW FDUURW %XW WKH ODZ LV QRW MXVW DERXW VDYLQJ GROODUV ,WÂśV DOVR DERXW GHYHORSLQJ HIÂż-­ cient  governance  practices,  using  our  public  school  facilities  effectively,  and  using  scale  to  improve  a  districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ability  to  offer  the  best  education  possible  to  students.

To  that  end,  Rep.  David  Sharpe,  D-­Bristol  and  chairman  of  the  House  Edu-­ cation  Committee  that  drafted  Act  46,  said  he  was  excited  by  how  school  districts  were  now  approaching  the  law.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  seen  a  much  greater  willing-­ QHVV DPRQJ VFKRROV WR ORRN DW ZKDW WKH SRVVLELOLWLHV DUH DQG FRPH XS ZLWK some  creative  ideas,â&#x20AC;?  he  said  at  a  recent  forum  in  Wilmington,  as  reported  by  VTDigger.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;And  if  the  communities  do  that  work,  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  most  important  part  of  Act  46.â&#x20AC;?  The  evidence  of  that  work  is  everywhere.  Suddenly  school  reform  is  on  WKH PLQGV RI HYHU\ GLVWULFW LQ WKH VWDWH (IÂżFLHQFLHV DUH EHLQJ GLVFXVVHG %HW-­ ter  school  practices  are  serious  considerations.  That,  in  itself,  is  an  exciting  development.  In  fact,  the  genius  of  Act  46  is  that  it  initiates  the  discussion  of  merging  schools  and  the  consequences  of  that,  but  effectively  leaves  it  up  to  each  individual  school  board  to  develop  its  own  courses  of  action.

While  the  state  does  have  the  authority  under  Act  46  to  mandate  a  merger  of  governance  for  districts  that  have  demonstrated  disregard  for  the  law,  the  KRSH LV WKDW VFKRRO GLVWULFWV ZLOO VHH WKH EHQHÂżW RI PHUJLQJ VFKRRO JRYHUQDQFH and  other  functions  that  drive  better  educational  outcomes,  and  that  outcome  will  be  avoided.  But  the  law  also  allows  customized  governance  structures  for  schools  as  long  as  the  plan  is  approved  by  the  State  Board  of  Education,  or  a  community  can  say  they  tried,  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  make  it  work,  and  petition  to  remain  unchanged. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  State  Board  of  Education,â&#x20AC;?  said  Sharpe,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;has  the  authority  to  say,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  right.  You  did  your  work,  and  we  respect  that  work  and  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  going  to  go  along  with  your  suggestion.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?  :LWK WKDW Ă&#x20AC;H[LELOLW\ DQG WKH OLNHOLKRRG WKH OHJLVODWXUH ZLOO VXEVWDQWLDOO\ tweak  a  few  rough  spots  in  the  bill  this  session,  the  billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  popularity  will  OLNHO\ ÂżQG JUHDWHU IDYRU RYHU WKH QH[W VHYHUDO PRQWKV PDNLQJ LW D OHVV FDXV-­ tic  campaign  issue  for  its  supporters  and,  perhaps,  a  concern  for  candidates  championing  its  demise.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hey,  Joe,  howâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  your  dog?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  good,  Fred,  and  I  see  your  dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  leg  is  healing  well;Íž  and  the  exer-­ FLVH VKHÂśV JHWWLQJ PXVW EH ZRUNLQJ )LW DV D ÂżGGOH ´ Similar  greetings  and  the  starts  of  longer  conversations  just  might  be  hap-­ pening  soon  between  friends  and  neighbors  at  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  proposed  dog  park.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  worthy  story  because,  while  not  earth-­shattering  in  importance,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  little  step  that  makes  our  lives  better.  And,  yes,  little  things  matter.  The  proposed  site  is  just  north  of  the  Porter  Medical  Center  on  land  owned  E\ 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJH 8QGHU D SURSRVHG OHDVH DUUDQJHPHQW RI RYHU ÂżYH years,  the  two-­acre  parcel  would  be  made  available  to  the  town  under  the  direction  of  the  Town  Parks  and  Recreation  Department.  Because  a  parking  lot  and  a  driveway  already  exist  near  the  land,  infrastructure  costs  would  be  kept  to  a  minimum.  Community  advocates  hope  to  raise  private  donations  to  pay  for  a  fence  around  the  site  to  minimize  any  tax  burden  on  town  residents.  Rural  readers  of  this  publication  might  not  realize  the  value  of  a  dog  park,  which  can  sound  like  a  petty,  urban  amenity.  But  even  in  rural  states  like  Vermont,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  rare  that  dogs  in  the  heart  of  a  town  can  run  free  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  no  worry  of  your  dog  darting  in  front  of  a  car,  a  chance  to  play  with  other  dogs,  and  if  pet  owners  make  it  a  regular  habit,  the  assurance  their  pet  is  getting  adequate  exercise.  Then  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  human  component:  The  dog  park  will  undoubtedly  be-­ come  a  meeting  place  for  another  sector  of  the  community,  and  anytime  we  connect  neighbors  with  the  time  to  talk,  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  priceless.

With  thanks  to  Al  &  Barbara For  years,  each VSULQJ DQG VXPPHU DV ,ÂśG GULYH WR WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ RIÂżFH ,ÂśG SDVV E\ WKH PRVW DPD]LQJ Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV DUUDQJHPHQWV KRQHG QHDWO\ DOPRVW LQ-­ congruously,  into  the  curbed  concrete  medians  at  key  intersections  in  town.  Every  time  the  scene  would  bring  a  note  of  joy.  And  almost  always  I  would  EULHĂ&#x20AC;\ DGPLUH WKH HIIRUW DQG WDOHQWV RI WKH PDQ DQG QR GRXEW KLV ZLIH RQ many  occasions)  who  gave  so  much  of  his  own  time  to  make  the  town  more  beautiful.

That  couple,  Al  and  Barbara  Stiles,  did  so  much  more  for  the  town  over  WKHVH SDVW \HDUV WKDQ UDLVH EHDXWLIXO Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV EXW LWÂśV WKDW ODERU RI VHOÂżVK JLYLQJ WKDW VR UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWV WKHLU FRQWULEXWLRQV 1RZ DQG WKH\ DUH KHDGHG for  sunnier  climates  soon,  as  noted  in  a  story  on  Page  11,  to  be  closer  to  a  daughter  and  perhaps  to  have  more  months  in  which  to  garden. ,PSRUWDQW WR WKHLU FKXUFK WKHLU IULHQGV DQG WKH QXPHURXV QRQSURÂżWV WKH\ befriended  with  their  labor  and  high  spirits,  we  wish  them  well  and  with  thanks  for  so  many  good  deeds  well  done.  Angelo  S.  Lynn

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Local  gyms  are  helping  patients Those  of  us  who  belong  to  the  Addison  County  Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  group  want  to  thank  John  Flowers  for  his  excellent  article  about  Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  in  the  Nov.  5  edition  of  the  Addison  Independent.

People  with  Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  receive  their  support  in  many  places.  One  main  source  of  support  for  many  RI XV KDV EHHQ ORFDO KHDOWK DQG ÂżW-­ ness  clubs.  We  want  to  especially  mention  and  thank  Bristol  Health  and  Fitness  and  Middlebury  Fitness  for  their  support  and  expertise  and  working  with  many  in  the  area  who  are  dealing  with  Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Folks  who  have  Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  and  DUH ORRNLQJ IRU UHVRXUFHV ZLOO ÂżQG supportive  staffs  and  people  with  excellent  knowledge  of  Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  in  both  facilities.  We  thank  them  for  their  interest.  Michael  A.  Gray Starksboro

Wild  Roots  Farm  reaches  veterans

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The  student  becomes  the  master Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  shame  when  the  punch  line  of  a  story  becomes  crystal  clear  before  its  conclusion.  Such  is  the  case  with  this  one,  but  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  too  good  to  keep.

It  was  around  four  years  ago  that  my  brother-­in-­law  Peter  created  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ribfest,â&#x20AC;?  a  friendly  competition  among  family  and  friends  to  see  who  could  cook  the  best  ribs  and/or  chicken.  It  began  with  people  bringing  their  de-­ teriorating  Weber  grills  and  improvised  smokers  to  my  in-­lawsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  property  in  Bristol.  The  assortment  of  decrepit  FRRNLQJ FRQWUDSWLRQV DW WKH ÂżUVW 5LEIHVW ZRXOG KDYH made  Dr.  Frankenstein  proud.

We  all  chipped  in  a  few  bucks  to  enter,  and  the  winner  of  each  cate-­ gory  got  a  small  cash  prize.  Wooden  sculptures  of  a  chicken  and  a  pig  were  added  during  following  years Â

By John to  further  sweeten  the  pot.

Flowers Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  pleased  to  say  that  I  won  the  FKLFNHQ FDWHJRU\ DW WKH ÂżUVW 5LEIHVW with  a  Jamaican  jerk  recipe.  So  what  LI ZH RQO\ KDG D ÂżHOG RI IRXU DQG some  of  the  judges  were  in-­laws?  I  had  a  whole  year  to  WDNH P\ YLFWRU\ ODS DQG VSHQG P\ ÂżUVW SUL]H If  I  had  known  what  the  future  would  bring,  I  would  have  enjoyed  my  Ribfest  victory  a  little  bit  more.  I  KDYHQÂśW JRWWHQ VR PXFK DV D ZKLII RI ÂżUVW SODFH VLQFH that  initial  win.  In  fact,  I  havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  even  cracked  the  top  three.

Perhaps  it  was  time  to  bribe  the  judges,  I  thought  be-­ fore  this  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  competition.  No,  that  wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  work.  I  pretty  much  know  all  of  them,  and  they  would  just  laugh  at  me  for  what  I  would  be  able  to  pay  them.  So  I  decided  to  win  back  my  title  the  old  fashioned  way  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  by  putting  some  actual  work  into  it.  I  scrapped  my  jerk Â

chicken  recipe  and  moved  to  a  more  conventional  BBQ  preparation.  I  reviewed  a  variety  of  recipes  and  settled  RQ RQH FDOOLQJ IRU D VSLF\ GU\ UXE ÂżQLVKHG ZLWK D VDXFH that  included  red  wine  vinegar,  garlic  powder,  ketchup,  lemon,  brown  sugar  and  some  maple  powder.  I  did  a  dry  run  for  the  family  and  they  gave  the  chicken  a  hearty  thumbs  up.  Kind  of  like  they  had  done  for  frozen  pizza.  But  hey,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  looking  for  any  Michelin  stars.  Just  a  wooden  sculpture  of  a  chicken.

I  began  to  size  up  my  competition,  which  was  to  in-­ clude  the  two-­time  defending  chick-­ en  champion,  Kate  Heffernan.  Along  with  being  one  of  my  heroes  as  she  recovers  from  a  double-­lung  trans-­ plant  in  Boston,  Kate  is  quite  the  grill  master.  And  Kate  was  but  one  in  D ÂżHOG RI DURXQG ZKR ZRXOG HQWHU the  poultry  category  this  past  sum-­ PHU , NQHZ LW ZRXOG EH D WRXJK ÂżHOG Of  course  there  are  always  some  last-­minute  entrants.  So  I  shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  been  surprised  when  our  son,  Mark,  announced  his  plans  to  throw  his  tongs  and  my  charcoal  into  the  ring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hey  dad,  you  mind  if  I  use  your  jerk  chicken  reci-­ pe?â&#x20AC;?  he  asked  a  day  or  so  before  the  competition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sure,â&#x20AC;?  I  replied,  knowing  that  the  spicy  Caribbean  concoction  had  not  scored  well  with  the  judges  since  year  one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mind  if  I  use  your  jerk  spices  and  rub?â&#x20AC;?  he  asked,  showing  up  on  Ribfest  day  with  little  more  than  his  roommateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  old  charcoal  grill  and  a  smile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No  problem,â&#x20AC;?  I  said.

(See  Clippings,  Page  5A)

Clippings

Sanders  campaign  at  crossroads The  Democratic  presidential  debate  this  Saturday  eve-­ ning  comes  at  a  critical  time  for  the  campaign  of  Sen.  Bernie  Sanders.  Sanders  needs  a  strong  showing  in  order  to  close  the  gap  with  Hillary  Clinton  nationally,  and  to  solidify  his  position  in  Iowa  and  New  Hampshire.

Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  debate,  to  be  broadcast  by  CBS  from  9  to  11  p.m.,  will  be  held  in  Des  Moines.  Although  the  Satur-­ day  night  time  slot  will  draw  a  lower  national  audience  than  the  14  million  who  watched  Octoberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Democratic  debate,  it  will  be  watched  by  voters  in  Iowa,  and  by  the  press,  pundits  and  political  observers  nationwide.

Sanders  had  a  strong  summer  and  early  fall.  He  has  brought  attention  to  his  signature  issues  of  income  in-­ equality  and  the  condition  of  the  mid-­ dle-­class.  He  should  raise  $50  mil-­ lion  or  more,  almost  all  in  individual  donations  of  $200  or  less,  and  none  from  PACs  or  Super  PACs.  Sanders  has  an  effective  ground  operation  for  By  Eric  L.  Davis get-­out-­the-­vote  activity  in  both  Iowa  and  New  Hampshire,  with  more  than  SDLG VWDIIHUV LQ WKH ¿HOG LQ WKRVH states.

Sanders  has  also  established  himself  as  the  clear  al-­ ternative  to  Hillary  Clinton,  with  Jim  Webb  and  Lin-­ coln  Chafee  having  dropped  out  of  the  race,  and  Martin  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley  not  getting  any  traction  for  his  campaign.

National  polls  show  that  Clinton  continues  to  lead  among  Democratic  voters.  Iowa  and  New  Hampshire  SROOV VKRZ WKDW WKH ÂżUVW WZR VWDWHV WR YRWH DUH QRZ FRP-­ petitive,  with  Clinton  having  stopped  Sandersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  early  mo-­ mentum.  &OLQWRQÂśV VWURQJHU SHUIRUPDQFH LQ UHFHQW SROOV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWV

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changes  in  her  campaign,  as  well  as  news  coverage  of  events.  Clinton  is  now  somewhat  more  accessible  to  both  the  press  and  to  average  voters.  The  consensus  of  po-­ OLWLFDO REVHUYHUV LV WKDW VKH GLG ZHOO LQ WKH ÂżUVW GHEDWH She  came  out  of  the  special  House  committee  hearing  on  Benghazi  unscathed.  In  both  of  these  settings,  she  came  across  as  presidential.  Clinton  was  also  helped  by  Vice  President  Bidenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  decision  not  to  become  a  candidate.

To  date,  Sanders  has  solid  support  among  two  com-­ ponents  of  the  Democratic  base  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  younger  voters,  and  white  middle-­class  progressives.  However,  these  two  groups  do  not  make  up  a  majority  of  the  Democratic  electorate,  much  less  the  nation  as  a  whole.  Also,  young  voters  often  turn  out  at  lower  levels  than  older  people.  Sanders  continues  to  struggle  among  two  other  groups  of  Demo-­ crats.  Clinton  has  substantial  leads  among  African-­American,  Latino  and  other  diverse  voters.  These  vot-­ ers  are  a  key  part  of  the  Democratic  electorate  in  the  early  states  of  South  Carolina  and  Nevada,  as  well  as  Florida,  Texas  and  Cali-­ fornia.  Sanders  has  also  not  made  much  headway  among  manufacturing  and  industrial  workers,  an  important  vot-­ ing  bloc  in  states  such  as  Pennsylvania,  Michigan,  Ohio  and  Illinois.

At  this  point,  I  see  two  scenarios  for  Sanders.  In  the  ¿UVW KH QDUURZO\ ZLQV ,RZD DQG 1HZ +DPSVKLUH LV competitive  in  South  Carolina  and  Nevada,  and  wins  a  few  states  in  addition  to  Vermont  on  March  1:  Colorado,  Massachusetts  and  Minnesota.  In  these  circumstances,  (See  Davis,  Page  5A)

On  this  Veterans  Day,  I  honor  the  healing  process  of  offering  veterans  a  place  to  plant,  to  build,  to  work,  to  rest,  to  sweat,  to  sing,  to  eat  â&#x20AC;Ś  WR UHĂ&#x20AC;HFW DQG WR HPHUJH LQWR IHHOLQJ held  by  community.  Jon  Turner  has  offered  his  Wild  Roots  Farm  in  Bristol  for  this  work  to  happen.

On  Memorial  Day  weekend,  Jon  and  fellow  veterans  built  a  sweat  lodge.  They  then  used  the  sweat  lodge.  Chanting  and  singing  helped  the  cleansing.  Friends,  family  and  community  welcomed  their  emer-­ gence  with  food  and  company.  The  ages  ranged  from  6  months  to  83  years.

In  the  fall,  two  events  happened.  One  weekend,  Middlebury  Col-­ lege  students  and  others,  with  some  guiding  from  Yestermorrow,  built  structures  to  house  veterans  in  the  future.  On  another  weekend  a  group  of  men,  women  and  children  inoculated  logs  with  plugs  of  shi-­ take,  lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  mane,  and  oyster  spawn  mushrooms.

I  am  grateful  that  Jon  Turner  has  this  vision  for  his  Wild  Roots  Farm.  His  farm  is  part  of  a  larger  organi-­ zation  called  the  Farmer  Veteran  Coalition.  I  hope  that  being  rooted  in  growth,  veterans  will  have  the  opportunity  to  gain  some  peace  of  mind,  body  and  spirit.

Patricia  Heather-­Lea Bristol

Workers  deserve  paid  sick  days All  workers,  including  myself,  de-­ serve  paid  sick  days.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  worked  at  a  small  business  in  Middlebury  two  days  a  week  since  December  2014.  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  get  paid  sick  days  at  the  busi-­ ness,  and  my  coworkers  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  get  paid  sick  days  either.

One  employee  there  works  full-­ time,  but  he  has  asthma  and  misses  a  lot  of  work.  I  cover  for  him.  Another  person  I  work  with  came  in  sick  just  this  week  because  she  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  afford  to  miss  work.

When  people  come  in  sick  it  contaminates  everyone  else  and  the  food.  All  workers  should  get  this,  no  matter  the  size  of  the  company.

I  hope  we  can  count  on  our  sena-­ tors  to  support  workers  in  Addison  County  and  vote  yes  on  H.187,  Healthy  Workplace  bill,  in  January  so  workers  can  earn  paid  sick  days  and  keep  the  community  healthier.  Michael  Booska Middlebury

Scandinavia  sets  energy  example Bernie  Sanders  often  refers  to  Scandinavia  as  an  example  for  America.  He  talks  about  education,  he  talks  about  jobs,  in  countries  ZKRVH ¿UVW SULRULW\ LV WR WDNH FDUH RI their  people.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  take  a  look  at  one  aspect  of  life  in  Scandinavia:  the  develop-­ ment  of  clean  energy.

According  to  the  European  Wind  Energy  Association,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;As  of  30  June  2015,  there  are  3,072  offshore  wind  turbines  with  a  combined  capacity  of  10,393.6  MW  fully  grid  connect-­ ed  in  European  waters  in  82  wind  farms  across  11  countries.â&#x20AC;?  Yes,  in  European  waters,  over  3,000  wind  turbines  now  provide  electricity  to  24  countries  connected  to  a  modern  grid.  In  American  waters,  including  the  Great  Lakes,  zero  offshore  wind  turbines  provide  electricity  to  our  (See  Slade  letter,  Page  7A)

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  November  12,  2015  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  5A

Obama,  Wolff  and  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The  Audacity  of  Hoopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; When  Barack  Obama  was  elect-­ ed  president  in  2008,  the  longtime  Sports  Illustrated  writer  Alex  Wolff  did  a  piece  for  the  magazine  about  Obama  and  basketball.  That  began  a  long  journey  for  Wolff,  a  Cornwall  resident,  tracing  the  presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  heartfelt  ties  to  this  most  American  of  games.  (Basket-­ ball  was,  after  all,  invented  just  a  few  hours  down  the  road  from  here  LQ 6SULQJÂżHOG 0DVV

Wolff  has  now  brought  out  a  book  on  the  subject,  aptly  titled  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Au-­ dacity  of  Hoop:  Basketball  and  the  Age  of  Obama.â&#x20AC;?  Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  be  reading  and  showing  slides  from  the  book  at  a  fundraiser  in  Middlebury  this  Sat-­ urday  (details  below).

Even  seven  years  ago,  Wolff  could  write  a  story  for  the  preeminent  sports  magazine  about  a  president-­ elect,  because  Obama  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  just  a  fan.  The  game  has  been  an  integral  part  of  Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  life  since  the  day  when  THE  44TH  PRESIDENT  is  cap-­ he  was  10  and  his  father  gave  him  tured  in  a  quiet  moment  with  PO-­ a  basketball.  It  was  the  last  time  he  TUS  No.  1  in  this  photo  that  ap-­ pears  in  Alex  Wolffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  new  book,  would  see  his  father.

Basketball  helped  the  future  presi-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Audacity  of  Hoop.â&#x20AC;?

Photo  credit/Pete  Souza/ dent  forge  an  identity  as  he  was  grow-­ The  White  House ing  up  in  Hawaii,  where  he  played  on  the  islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  outdoor  courts.  He  the  Bradley  campaign  played  down  was  mostly  a  benchwarmer  on  his  the  white  candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  pedigree  as  a  high  school  team  that  won  the  state  basketball  star  for  Princeton  and  the  championship.  He  was  known  then  New  York  Knicks. as  Barry  instead  of  Barack,  and  his  By  2008,  however,  basketball  was  shot-­taking  propensity  earned  him  not  just  a  safe  bet  for  a  black  candi-­ the  nickname  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barry  Obomber.â&#x20AC;? date.  It  was  a  good  idea.  First  in  college,  then  as  a  com-­ As  Wolff  notes,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;For  men  in  our  munity  organizer  in  Chicago  and  a  Baby  Boomer  generation,  pickup  law  student  at  Harvard,  basketball  has  served  Obama  regularly  played  the  purpose  that  golf  did  in  highly  competitive  for  a  previous  genera-­ pickup  games.  It  was  a  tion.â&#x20AC;?  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  been  a  form  of  way  to  have  fun,  connect  male  bonding  for  mil-­ with  people  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  poor  in-­ lions  of  us  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  from  the  ner-­city  blacks  and  rich  high  school  gyms  where  white  classmates  alike  Wolff  and  I  played  in  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  also  connect  with  the  sectional  champion-­ his  past.  ships  a  few  years  apart  in  When  Obama  ran  for  western  New  York  state,  president,  his  campaign  to  inner  city  neighbor-­ mulled  if  and  how  to  hoods  and  on  countless  use  the  candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  love  other  courts  with  netless  for  basketball.  Was  the  rims  across  America. game  too  much  â&#x20AC;&#x153;a  black  When  Sport  illus-­ thingâ&#x20AC;?? trated  writer  S.L.  Price  As  Wolff  remarked  interviewed  Obama  and  this  week  when  we  sat  played  some  one-­on-­ down  to  talk  about  the  by Gregory Dennis one,  the  two  men  discov-­ book,  featuring  basket-­ ered  that  as  boys,  they  ball  in  such  a  political  both  had  the  same  poster  campaign  would  have  been  a  bad  of  Julius  Erving  over  their  beds.  idea  in  the  1970s.  Back  then  the  NBA  In  his  years  as  a  star,  Dr.  J.  had  game  had  an  (undeserved)  negative  made  house  calls  at  black  and  white  image  among  many  whites  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  even  homes  alike. as  some  of  the  greatest  players  ever  When  it  came  time  to  introduce  were  on  the  court. the  little  known  Obama  to  voters  in  That  had  changed  by  the  end  of  the  2008,  a  campaign  strategy  was  born.  century.  Immensely  popular  black  Basketball  was,  for  example,  a  key  stars  like  Julius  Erving,  Magic  John-­ part  of  the  push  in  hoop-­mad  Indiana  son  and  Michael  Jordan  had  become  and  North  Carolina.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  you  were  a  household  names.  voter  in  either  one  of  those  states,  Even  so,  when  New  Jersey  Sen.  you  knew  Obama  loved  basketball,â&#x20AC;?  Bill  Bradley  ran  against  Al  Gore,  Wolff  told  me.

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Obama  won  those  states  by  a  per-­ centage  point  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  razor-­thin  margin  that  nailed  down  key  electoral  votes.

After  settling  in  the  White  House,  Obama  had  a  tennis  court  on  the  grounds  converted  into  a  basketball  court.  He  often  played  there  with  aides  and  friends.

The  presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  game  is  universal-­ ly  judged  to  be  competitive,  marked  by  the  improvisation  that  comes  from  thousands  of  hours  of  pickup  ball  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;extremely  left-­handed.â&#x20AC;?

Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  picking  of  his  March  Madness  brackets  has  become  an  annual  television  event.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  hap-­ penstance-­turned-­media-­circus  that  is  nicely  told  in  the  book.

Basketball  has  continued  to  serve  other  political  purposes.  When  the  ODXQFK RI 2EDPDFDUH Ă&#x20AC;RXQGHUHG amid  computer  woes,  the  adminis-­ WUDWLRQ HQOLVWHG KLJK SURÂżOH 1%$ stars  to  do  public  service  ads  pro-­ moting  enrollment  by  young  peo-­ ple.  Republicans  like  John  McCain  objected,  to  no  avail,  as  NBA  lu-­ minaries  (and  patients)  like  Magic  Johnson  and  Alonzo  Mourning  helped  build  the  case  for  expanding  health  insurance  to  millions  more  Americans.

Among  the  many  appealing  ele-­ ments  of  Wolffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  new  book  are  its  coffee  table  format  and  the  scores  of  basketball-­related  photos  of  Obama.  Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  nicely  illustrated  time-­ line  of  the  presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  basketball  history;Íž  a  chapter  on  â&#x20AC;&#x153;the  inevi-­ tability  of  golfâ&#x20AC;?  and  how  Obama  gravitated  to  golf  after  a  split  lip  in  a  basketball  game  required  12  stich-­ es;Íž  a  section  on  the  links  that  many  RWKHU DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ ÂżJXUHV KDYH WR basketball  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  even  a  bit  about  Dennis  Rodmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ding-­Dong  Di-­ plomacyâ&#x20AC;?  with  North  Korea.

My  favorite  photo  in  the  book  is  one  of  the  president  tossing  a  bas-­ ketball  toward  the  domed  ceiling  of  WKH 2YDO 2IÂżFH Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  something  about  the  sim-­ ple  joy  contained  in  a  basketball.  Everyone  in  the  photo  is  smiling. *  *  *    *  *  *   *  *  * In  an  event  cohosted  by  the  Ver-­ mont  Book  Shop,  Alex  Wolff  will  read  and  show  slides  from  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Audacity  of  Hoopâ&#x20AC;?  this  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  7-­9  p.m.  in  the  Middlebury  municipal  gym.  Admission  is  free.  Wolff  will  be  signing  copies  of  the  book,  and  a  portion  of  proceeds  from  VDOHV ZLOO EHQHÂżW WKH (YHU\ERG\ Wins!  reading  mentoring  program  at  Mary  Hogan  Elementary  School  and  the  scholarship  program  of  the  Middlebury  Recreation  Department. *UHJRU\ 'HQQLVÂśV FROXPQ DSSHDUV KHUH HYHU\ RWKHU 7KXUVGD\ DQG LV DUFKLYHG RQ KLV EORJ DW ZZZ JUHJ-­ GHQQLV ZRUGSUHVV FRP (PDLO JUHJ-­ GHQQLVYW#\DKRR FRP 7ZLWWHU # greengregdennis.

Davis  (Continued  from  Page  4A) he  could  try  to  get  30  to  40  percent  of  the  delegates  from  the  big  states  that  vote  later  in  the  spring,  to  be  a  force  at  the  convention  if  not  the  nominee.

In  the  second  scenario,  Clinton  wins  narrowly  in  Iowa  and  New  Hampshire,  she  wins  big  in  South  Carolina  and  Nevada,  and  in  all Â

states  except  Vermont  that  vote  on  March  1.  In  this  situation,  Democrat-­ ic  leaders  will  press  Sanders  to  wrap  up  his  campaign,  so  Democrats  can  unify  behind  Clinton  and  prepare  for  the  General  Election,  while  the  Re-­ publicans  remain  divided  over  their  nominee.

Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  debate,  and  the  reac-­

Letters  to  the  Editor  can  be  found on  Pages  4A,  7A  and  14A.

tion  to  it,  will  help  determine  which  of  these  two  scenarios  will  play  out  over  the  next  few  months.

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Philosopher Kings So  shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  we  be  lovers  of  Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  note:  This  is  the  ninth  LQ D VHULHV RI HVVD\V RU UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWLRQV opinion  also?  Yes,  but  the  opin-­ about  the  Republic,  a  book  written  ions  that  we  value,  or  should  two  and  a  half  millennia  ago  by  value  are  those  that  are  as  close  to  knowledge  as  we  can  make  them,  the  great  philosopher  Plato.

Socrates  reminds  his  friends  which  is  to  say,  very  close  to  truth,  that  the  purpose  of  their  exercise  opinions  that  have  been  tried  and  in  imagining  an  ideal  city  is  to  tested,  and  on  sober  judgment  discover  what  justice  is  and  how  seem  more  likely  to  be  true  than  false.  We  want  them  to  it  may  be  realized  in  be  nearly  knowledge.  the  individual  and  the  We  would  be  fools  if  city.  Therefore,  they  we  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. must  continue  their  Recall  that  for  Plato,  pursuit  until  they  are  Socrates  was  the  ar-­ able  to  decide  wheth-­ chetypal  philosopher  er  this  model  city  is  because,  among  all  possible.  An  architect  those  who  claimed  to  would  not  imagine  have  wisdom,  he  alone  an  ideal  house  with-­ was  wise  because  he  out  considering  also  knew  what  they,  some-­ whether  it  is  possible  times  willfully,  ignored,  to  build  it,  if  not  in  which  was  that  he  and  perfect  detail,  then  at  Justice most  likely  they  knew  least  in  the  closest  ap-­ nothing.  From  proximation  possible.  and Platoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost  that  point  on,  he  be-­ The  same  principle  came  a  lover  of  knowl-­ applies  here.

Republic edge,  always  in  pursuit  He  goes  on  to  say  An essay by of  it,  never  willing  to  that  the  ideal  city  is  Victor Nuovo settle  into  a  sedentary  possible  only  if  its  rulers  are  philoso-­ Middlebury College faith  and  so  to  live  by  it.

But  it  is  not  only  phers,  and  by  this  he  professor emeritus opinion  that  comes  be-­ means  that  they  must  of philosophy tween  what  is  and  what  be  lovers  of  knowl-­ is  not,  between  the  real  edge,  and,  as  much  as  possible,  become  knowers.  and  the  unreal.  What  else  is  there?  They  must  know  the  difference  It  is  becoming.  The  world  we  live  between  true  and  false,  real  and  in  is  changing  all  the  time,  so,  Pla-­ unreal,  what  is  and  what  is  not,  for  to  supposed,  we  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  really  know  knowledge  is  an  understanding  of  it.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here  today,  gone  tomorrowâ&#x20AC;?  some  truth  about  real  things.  Then  applies  to  everything,  and  our  be-­ there  is  what  comes  between  real  liefs  about  them  change  with  the  and  unreal,  and  the  rest.  What  is  changing  course  of  things.

(YHU\GD\ UHDOLW\ LV ÂżFNOH ,W it?  Opinion,  belief,  faith  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  they  all  mean  the  same.  A  philosopher  changes,  and  so  do  we,  often  un-­ king  must  be  a  lover  of  knowl-­ expectedly.  But  if  our  ordinary  tangible  world  and  our  tangible  edge,  not  of  opinion.

Now  there  are  all  sorts  of  opin-­ selves  are  such  that  we  are  unable  ions.  In  a  demented  state  or  a  to  know  them,  then  perhaps  they  dream,  I  might  imagine  myself  to  arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  real,  which  is  not  to  sup-­ be  the  emperor  of  Russia,  and  that  pose  they  are  mere  illusion,  rather  would  count  as  a  belief  although  they  are  things  once  removed  from  a  very  foolish  one.  But  you  and  I  what  truly  is.  So,  a  true  philoso-­ have  other  beliefs,  some  serious,  pher,  who  is  a  lover  of  knowledge,  some  lighthearted,  some  essential  is  also  a  lover  of  the  real.  And  what  is  that? to  life,  some  throwaways.

Now  suppose  what  is  really  real  Much  of  what  we  do  with  others  depends  on  trust,  which  is  a  form  does  not  consist  of  tangible  things  of  belief.  If  I  enter  into  a  contrac-­ that  we  touch  and  taste  and  smell,  tual  arrangement  to  purchase  a  all  of  them  changing,  suppose  house,  or  for  important  services,  I  rather  that  it  is  something  that  al-­ trust  that  the  terms  of  the  contract  ways  is  and  is  always  the  same  as  will  be  observed.  We  trust  our-­ itself?  Suppose  justice  itself  were  selves,  or  believe  in  ourselves,  and  such  a  thing,  along  with  beauty  we  urge  others  to  do  the  same,  for  and  goodness?  Plato  called  them  ideas,  not  because  they  are  unreal,  this  seems  essential  to  life.

but  because,  for  us,  they  can  only  be  perceived  by  the  mind,  by  intel-­ ligence.

And  suppose  these  ideas,  and  many  more,  are  not  only  parts  of  a  real  intelligible  world,  but  are  united  under  the  aegis  of  the  good,  which  is  the  source  of  all  value  and  generative  power  and  the  supreme  idea,  a  universal  intelligence  and  creativity,  impersonal  and  uncar-­ ing,  and  under  its  domain  ideas  are  the  causes  of  this  world  of  becom-­ ing  that  we  inhabit  and  of  our  abil-­ ity  to  know  it  truly.  Then  lovers  of  truth  will  seek  to  gain  access  to  this  intelligible  world,  guided  by  its  traces  in  this  world,  by  glimps-­ es  of  truth,  beauty,  and  goodness  here  below,  which  may  explain  why  sometimes  we  are  enthralled  by  the  mere  thought  of  beauty  or  of  justice  and  enjoy  thinking  about  the  ins  and  outs  of  pure  numbers  and  other  curious  abstractions.

Incidentally,  as  a  sequel  to  the  5HSXEOLF,  Plato  wrote  a  dia-­ logue  entitled  Timaeus.  It  is  a  philosophical  fable  about  how  the  world  was  made  in  imitation  of  the  real  world  of  ideas.  It  com-­ pletes  the  picture  that  I  am  at-­ tempting  to  draw  here.  Getting  back  to  philosopher  kings,  according  to  Socrates  they  must  be  realists.  They  must  know  the  difference  between  knowl-­ edge  and  opinion,  and  because  of  this  they  will  be  less  likely  to  do  anything  rash;͞  they  may  not  be  entirely  free  of  error,  but  they  will  be  less  likely  to  make  mistakes  be-­ cause  they  are  lovers  of  the  real.  So  they  will  be  wise  rulers.

But  since  the  real  as  it  really  is  isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  here  but  somewhere  else,  ac-­ cessible  only  to  intelligence,  phi-­ losopher  kings,  if  they  are  truly  realists,  must  also  be  lovers  of  that  place,  especially  because  justice  itself,  which  is  needed  to  make  the  city  as  perfect  as  possible,  is  there  DOVR +RZ GRHV RQH ÂżQG DFFHVV WR this  intelligible  world?  For  the  phi-­ losopher  king,  it  is  a  higher  duty  to  access  it,  although  any  of  us  who  are  charmed  by  Platoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  grand  the-­ ory  may  want  to  go  along.

This  is  the  purpose  of  higher  ed-­ ucation,  which,  as  Plato  conceived  it,  is  sort  of  ascent  of  the  mind,  but  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  one  must  be  warned  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  only  by  intellectual  means.  There  is  no  easy  mystical  way  to  truth  and  reality.  Higher  education  is  sup-­ posed  to  open  the  way.

Clippings  (Continued  from  Page  4A) â&#x20AC;&#x153;So  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  best  way  to  cook  this?â&#x20AC;?  Mark  asked.

I  gave  him  the  A-­to-­Z  rundown  of  how  I  had  prepared  jerk  chicken  in  previous  competitions,  from  the  ap-­ plication  of  the  wet  rub  to  the  proper  techniques  of  keeping  the  skin  from  burning.  I  even  shared  my  charcoal  and  refrained  from  sabotaging  him.  In  retrospect,  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  think  he  would  have  believed  me  if  I  had  advised  him  to  rub  his  chicken  in  the  dirt Â

ÂżUVW WR JLYH LW DQ HDUWK\ Ă&#x20AC;DYRU We  sweated,  side  by  side,  tend-­ ing  to  our  respective  grills.  We  both  delivered  our  recipes  to  the  judges  on  time.  Mark  was  taking  a  rest-­ room  break  when  the  judges  ren-­ dered  their  chicken  decision.  Mark  KDG WLHG IRU ÂżUVW SODFH ZLWK DQRWKHU competitor  â&#x20AC;Ś  and  it  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  me.

When  Mark  returned  to  the  scene  and  learned  he  was  a  winner,  he  ex-­ claimed,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  (bleeping)  me!â&#x20AC;?

Nope.

Truth  be  told,  I  was  proud  of  the  \RXQJ PDQ $QG KH\ , EHOLHYH , ¿Q-­ ished  fourth,  meaning  that  my  of-­ fering  was  at  least  a   little  bit  better  than  road  kill.

Since  Mark  is  now  a  top  grill-­ guy,  I  have  an  excuse  to  put  him  in  charge  of  cooking  the  poultry  at  family  dinners.

And  if  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  nice,  he  might  let  me  visit  the  wooden  chicken.

Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  MRKQI#DGGLVRQLQGHSHQGHQW FRP

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Obituaries

Florence Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, 86, Bristol BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Florence  Boszko  Kensek  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill  of  Bristol  died  Nov.  2,  2015.

She  was  born  April  26,  1929.

She  is  survived  by  two  sons,  Gene  Kensek  and  his  wife  Ann  of  Lincoln,  and  Nicholas  Kensek  and  KLV ZLIH -R\ RI <DUGOH\ 3D DQG ¿ YH

Genevieve Palmer, 97, New Haven

grandchildren,  Shea  Kensek,  Drew  Reick,  John  Samuel  Kensek,  and  John  and  Samuel  Kensek.

She  was  predeceased  by  her  husband,  Jack  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Neill;Íž  her  mother  and  father,  Mary  and  Samuel  Boszko;Íž  brother  Staff  Sgt.  Nicholas  Boszko;Íž  and  sister  Ann  Kesepka.

NEW  HAVEN  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Genevieve  Margaret  (Huntley)  Palmer,  97,  passed  away  Tuesday,  Nov.  10,  2015,  at  her  home  in  New  Haven.

She  was  born  April  23,  1918,  in  Port  Henry,  N.Y. She  graduated  from  Sherman  Parks  Seminary  High  School  in  Port  Henry  in  1935,  and  she  also  gradu-­ ated  from  Troy  Business  College  in  Troy,  N.Y.,  in  1937.

She  married  C.  Harlan  Palmer  on  April  14,  1941.

Genevieve  is  survived  by  her  chil-­ dren,  Charles  of  East  Middlebury,  Kathleen  (Grant)  Parker  of  Mira  LINCOLN,  Vt./FORT  DAVIS,  held  on  Monday,  Nov.  16,  at  11  a.m.  Loma,  Calif.,  daughter-­in-­law  Texas  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  A  memorial  service  for  at  Lincoln  United  Church  in  Lincoln,  Madeline  Palmer  of  Ferrisburgh,  Martha  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Martyâ&#x20AC;?  Sykes  Hansen,  who  Vt.,  the  town  where  they  summered  Patrick  (Catherine)  Palmer  of  New  died  in  October  at  age  79,  will  be  for  many  years.

Haven,  and  John  (Carmen)  Palmer  of  New  Haven;͞  and  several  grand-­ children,  great-­grandchildren  and  great-­great-­grandchildren.

She  was  predeceased  by  her  husband,  C.  Harlan  Palmer;Íž  son  George  Palmer;Íž  stepdaughters  Mary  Marsh  and  Ruth  Williams;Íž  and  her  WEYBRIDGE  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Patricia  M.  sisters  and  brothers.

Boise  Paquin,  80,  died  Sunday  Visiting  hours  will  be  held  on  evening,  Nov.  8,  2015,  at  the  Thursday,  Nov.  12,  at  Brown-­ University  of  Vermont  Medical  McClay  Funeral  Home  in  Bristol  Center  in  Burlington.  Born  Dec.  23,  from  6  to  7:30  p.m.  A  memorial  1934,  in  Cornwall,  the  daughter  of  service  will  be  held  3:30  p.m.  on  Frederick  J.  and  Hazel  M.  (Benson)  Friday,  Nov.  13,  at  St.  Ambrose  Boise.

Church  in  Bristol.  In  lieu  of  Patricia  graduated  from  MHS  in  1953  and  was  the  star  pitcher  on  the  girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  softball  team.  In  1951  and  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;52  she  would  lead  the  teams  to  state  titles  with  both  her  pitching  and  BRIDPORT  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Pieter  Smits,  93,  of  batting  athletic  abilities.

Bridport  went  to  his  heavenly  home  Patricia  moved  to  Baltimore,  Md.,  to  be  with  his  Lord  and  Savior  on  for  a  job  opportunity  with  Western  Nov.  5,  2015.

Electric.  After  35  years  of  service,  He  was  born  in  Belsum,  Friesland,  VKH UHWLUHG DV D ¿ HOG VXSHUYLVRU IRU The  Netherlands,  on  March  1,  1922,  the  company.  She  was  active  in  the  the  second  of  seven  children,  to  community,  serving  as  the  Harford  Tjepke  and  Jitske  (Binnema)  Smits.  Park  Community  Association  PATRICIA  PAQUIN He  grew  up  and  attended  school  in  president  for  several  years.  Patricia  moved  back  to  Vermont  in  2008  to  numerous  nieces,  nephews,  great-­ Belsum  and  then  graduated  from  be  closer  to  her  family  and  son. nieces,  great-­nephews  and  cousins. Agriculture  School  in  Fryntjet.  As  a  She  was  a  member  of  the  She  was  predeceased  by  her  young  man  he  enjoyed  drumming  in  Pioneers  Club,  the  American  Legion  parents;͞  and  her  siblings,  Doris  L.  the  city  band  and  was  a  member  of  Auxiliary  Unit  31  in  Westminster,  Boise,  Sara  Katherine  Lyles,  Richard  the  Dutch  resistance  during  World  War  II. Md.,  and  the  Russ  Sholes  Senior  F.  Boise  and  Beverly  J.  Boise.

On  Jan.  17,  1946,  he  married  his  Center  in  Middlebury.  Pat  was  an  Funeral  services  will  be  private  avid  Baltimore  Orioles  baseball  and  at  the  convenience  of  the  family.  childhood  sweetheart,  Alice  (Atje)  and  Ravens  football  fan,  and  she  Memorial  contributions  in  lieu  of  Renzema.  In  the  years  that  followed  enjoyed  jigsaw  puzzles,  yard  work,  Ă&#x20AC; RZHUV PD\ EH PDGH WR 6W -XGHÂśV they  farmed  in  Belsum  and  were  bird  watching  and  home  brewing  Children  Hospital  at  501  St.  Jude  EOHVVHG ZLWK WKHLU Âż UVW Âż YH FKLOGUHQ with  the  two  Lemmings,  Bruce  and  Place,  Memphis,  TN  38105,  or  to  Tjepke,  Dirk,  Jay,  Bernard  and  Antje.  Pete. the  Disabled  American  Veterans  at  In  1957  he  and  his  family  immigrated  She  is  survived  by  her  son,  P.O.  Box  14301,  Cincinnati,  OH  to  Vermont,  where  their  youngest  two  Bruce  Paquin  and  wife  Cheryl  of  45250-­0301.  Arrangements  are  children  were  born,  Josephine  and  Weybridge;Íž  also  by  her  niece  Marie  under  the  direction  of  the  Sanderson-­ Bill.

Pieter  worked  for  his  familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Orr  and  husband  Peter  and  their  Ducharme  Funeral  Home. son  Travis  of  Orwell,  who  meant  Online  condolences  at  www. immigration  sponsors,  Cary  and  Ann  Howlett,  rented  a  farm  in  New  so  much  to  her.  Also  survived  by  VDQGHUVRQIXQHUDOVHUYLFH FRP ¸ Haven  and  then  purchased  a  farm  in  Bridport  where  he  resided  for  50  years.  Shortly  after  immigrating,  New Obituary Guidelines the  Smits  family  gathered  with  four  The  Independent  will  publish  paid  obituaries  up  to  100  words,  subject  to  editing  by  our  news  other  Dutch  families  for  Christian  department.  Photos  with  either  paid  obituaries  or  and  free  notices  of  passing.  Paid  obituaries  cost  25  cents  per  word  and  will  be  published,  as  sub-­ free  notices  cost  $10  per  photo.  Obituaries  may  worship  and  fellowship.  After  grow-­ be  emailed  to  obits@addisonindependent.com,  ing  in  numbers,  this  group  organized  mitted,  on  the  date  of  the  familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  choosing.

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Patricia Paquin, 80, Weybridge

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Pieter Smits, 93, Bridport Church  in  1966.

Pieter  and  Alice  were  also  instru-­ mental  in  beginning  the  Champlain  Valley  Christian  School.  Pieter  loved  being  involved  in  music,  farming,  gardening  and  politics.  His  greatest  love  was  the  Lord,  evident  through  his  prayer  life,  Bible  knowledge,  and  personal  witness.

Pieter  and  Alice  were  married  for  58  years  before  she  passed  away  in  2004.

Pieter  is  survived  by  his  children  Tjepke  Smits,  Dirk  and  wife  Kay  Smits,  Bernard  and  wife  Lillian  Smits,  Antje  and  husband  Jacob  Haaijema,  Josephine  and  husband  John  Bigelow,  and  Bill  and  wife  Joanne  Smits;͞  two  sisters,  Ann  Bruinsma  and  Margaret  and  husband  Jim  Zylstra;͞  two  sisters-­in-­law,  Anne  Smits  and  Jannie  Smits;͞  22  grand-­ children;͞  and  25  great-­grandchildren.

He  was  predeceased  by  his  son  Jay,  wife  Alice,  three  brothers,  and  one  sister.

His  memorial  service  will  be  held  at  the  Champlain  Valley  Christian  Reformed  Church  on  Saturday,  1RY DW S P ,Q OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC; RZHUV memorial  donations  may  be  made  to  Champlain  Valley  Christian  School,  2  Church  St.,  Vergennes,  VT  05491,  or  Addison  County  Home  Health  &  Hospice,  P.O.  Box  754,  Route  7,  0LGGOHEXU\ 97 ¸

NEW  HAVEN  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Hermance  Dagenais  Viau  passed  away  peace-­ fully  in  her  home  on  Sunday,  Nov.  8,  surrounded  by  her  family,  at  the  age  of  91.

She  was  born  in  Marionville,  Ontario,  in  February  1924  to  Alice  Marion  and  Joseph  Dagenais.  She  was  raised  as  a  farm  girl  who  once  thought  about  joining  a  convent  until  she  caught  the  eye  of  Maurice  Viau.  They  were  married  in  June  of  1947  and  immediately  started  a  family.  In  1962,  they  moved  their  family  to  Vermont  to  work  on  various  dairy  farms  in  the  New  Haven  area  where  they  continued  to  work  hard  and  raise  their  family.

In  addition  to  her  family,  Hermance  HQMR\HG JDUGHQLQJ ¿ VKLQJ DQG FRRNLQJ along  with  many  visits  with  Canadian  relatives.  She  was  a  great  wife,  mother,  grandmother  and  great-­grandmother.  She  was  blessed  in  January  2013  by  the  birth  of  a  great-­great-­granddaughter,  Shealyn,  making  her  the  matriarch  of  ¿ YH JHQHUDWLRQV LQ KHU IDPLO\ Hermance  will  be  dearly  missed  by  her  beloved  husband  of  68  years,  Maurice  Viau.  She  also  leaves  behind  a  family  that  cherishes  her:  daughter  Alice  (Jeffrey)  New  of  New  Haven,  son  Gilles  of  New  Haven,  daughter  Jocelyne  (Robert)  Bradley  of  Moriah,  N.Y.,  and  twin  sons  Ronald  (Robin)  of  Bristol  and  Robert  (Lisa)  of  Waltham;͞  granddaughters  Susie  Latrell,  Jessica  Viau  and  Hannah  Thorpe;͞  great-­grand-­ children  Jeremy  Latrell  and  Vicky  Latrell;͞  and  great-­great-­granddaughter  Shealyn  Zeno.  She  also  leaves  behind  a  brother,  Rolland  (Bernadette)  Dagenais  of  South  Barre,  and  a  sister,  Rejeanne  Dionne,  of  Cornwall,  Ontario,  along  with  many  nieces  and  nephews.

Hermance  was  predeceased  by  a  brother,  Gerard,  and  a  brother-­in-­law,  Jules  Dionne.

A  celebration  of  her  life  will  take  place  on  Friday,  Nov.  13,  at  11  a.m.  with  a  Mass  of  Christian  burial  at  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Church  located  at  85  Maple  St.  in  Vergennes.  Interment  to  follow  at  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Cemetery  in  Vergennes.  There  will  be  no  calling  hours.

The  family  wishes  to  thank  the  dedi-­ cated  nurses  of  Addison  County  Home  Health  &  Hospice  for  taking  great  care  of  Hermance,  allowing  her  to  remain  in  her  home,  as  she  wished,  until  her  passing. ,Q OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC; RZHUV GRQDWLRQV LQ her  memory  may  be  sent  to  Addison  County  Home  Health  &  Hospice  at  PO  Box  754,  Route  7  North,  Middlebury,  97 ¸

Richard Austin, 96, Bristol BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Richard  J.  Austin,  96,  of  Bristol  passed  away  on  Sunday,  Nov.  8,  2015,  at  the  VA  Hospital  in  White  River  Junction,  Vt. He  was  born  Aug.  17,  1919,  in  Bristol,  Conn.,  the  son  of  Joseph  and  Jane  Tatro  Austin.

Richard  is  survived  by  his  wife  of  66  years,  Vivian  (Pecor)  Austin  of  Bristol,  Vt.;͞  daughters  Roxanne  Smith  of  Bristol  and  Robin  Gorton  of  Bristol;͞  sons  Richard  Austin  II  and  wife  Penny  of  Vergennes  and  Jack  Austin  and  wife  Carol  of  Bristol;͞  11  grandchildren;͞  27  JUHDW JUDQGFKLOGUHQ DQG ¿ YH great-­great-­grandchildren.

Richard  attended  Vergennes  High  School  and  served  in  the  National  Guard  of  Vermont  1940-­1941  and  inducted  into  the  Army  1941-­1944  with  the  Combat  Team  172  aboard  USAT  President  Coolidge.

Richard  was  the  oldest,  and  prede-­ ceased  by  his  brothers  Lawrence  Austin,  Bernard  Austin  and  Clifford  Austin. +H HQMR\HG ¿ VKLQJ KXQWLQJ DQG was  an  avid  gardener.  Richard  was  a  self-­employed  carpenter/contractor  and  took  great  pride  in  his  work.

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25 regular play for turkeys and cash prizes begins at 7pm Raffle tickets for sale at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School, from K of C members and at Turkey Bingo - $2 each, 3 for $5 1st PRIZE - $400 gift card at Vermont Field Sports 2nd PRIZE- handmade quilt by Pam Pezzulo 3, 4 and 5 PRIZE - fresh turkeys by Misty Knoll

Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Proceeds benefit St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School

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chance  to  build  community  and  collaborate.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  802-­443-­3168. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seussicalâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  Otter  Creek  Audubon  Society  annual  2  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School.  A  popu-­ dinner  and  meeting  in  Middlebury.  lar  two-­act  musical  based  on  the  works  of  Dr.  Seuss  Thursday,  Nov.  12,  5:30  p.m.,  American  (Theodore  Geisel).  Reserved  seating:  adults  $11,  Legion,  49  Wilson  Road.  Speaker  Jim  Andrews  pres-­ seniors  and  children  under  12  $7.  Tickets  being  sold  ents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Selected  Reptiles  and  Amphibians  of  Addison  only  at  Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hardware  in  Bristol.  Any  remaining  County.â&#x20AC;?  Reservations  needed  for  dinner  at  6  p.m.  tickets  will  be  sold  at  the  door.

No  fee  for  talk  at  7:45  p.m.  Reservations:  897-­5411.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ten  Thousand  Saintsâ&#x20AC;?  on  screen  at  Middlebury  OCAS  members  will  receive  invitations  by   mail.

College.  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  3  and  8  p.m.,  Dana  Secretary  of  State  Transparency  Tour  in  Middlebury.  Auditorium.  Shuttling  between  bucolic  Vermont  and  Thursday,  Nov.  12,  6  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Secretary  of  the  grime  of  late  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s  New  York,  this  movie  treats  6WDWH -LP &RQGRV JLYHV PXQLFLSDO DQG VWDWH RIÂż FLDOV an  ill-­timed  teen  pregnancy  as  a  potentially  happy  local  government  boards  and  the  general  public  the  moment  of  truth.  Associated  author  appearance  Hunter/early  bird  breakfast  in  South  opportunity  to  learn  more  about  the  laws  relating  on  Nov.  16.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  Starksboro.  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  7-­10  a.m.,  to  transparency  at  all  levels  of  government.  Info:  802-­443-­3168.

Jerusalem  Schoolhouse.  Eggs,  pancakes,  Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  388-­4095. bacon,  home  fries,  sausage,  baked  goods,  coffee,  MUHS  fall  concert  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Nov.  12,  Nov.  14,  4-­6  p.m.,  Edgewater  Gallery  at  Middlebury  etc.  Adults  $9,  kids  5-­12  $4,  kids  under  5  free.  Info:  7  p.m.,  Middlebury  Union  High  School  auditorium.  Falls.  Celebrating  the  November  exhibit,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Perspective:  453-­4573.  Also  on  Nov.  21  and  28.

Featuring  the  Jazz  Ensemble,  Concert  Choir,  Vocal  The  Photographic  Works  of  CJ  Hockett,  Richard  Ensemble  and  Concert  Band.  Works  by  Mingus,  Monthly  wildlife  walk  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  Cofrancesco,  Alistair  McCallum  and  Jon  Olsen.â&#x20AC;?  Info:  14,  8  a.m.,  Otter  View  Park  and  Hurd  Grassland.  Coltrane,  Ticheli  and  Shostakovich.  Free.  802-­458-­0098.

A  monthly  OCAS-­MALT  event  inviting  community  /DVDJQD VXSSHU LQ 9HUJHQQHV  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  Poetry  &  Other  Readings  in  Cornwall.  Thursday,  members  to  help  survey  birds  and  other  wildlife.  Meet  Nov.  12,  7  p.m.,  Cornwall  Town  Hall  upstairs  room.  5-­6:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  United  Methodist  Church.  at  Otter  View  Park  parking  area,  corner  of  Weybridge  Featuring  Cornwall  writers  Gary  Margolis,  Janice  Lasagna,  green  beans,  salad,  Italian  bread,  dessert  Street  and  Pulp  Mill  Bridge  Road.  Birders  of  all  ages  Potter  and  Greg  Dennis.  Refreshments  provided.  and  beverage,  served  buffet  style.  Adults  $9,  children  and  abilities  welcome.  Info:  388-­6019  or  388-­1007.  'RQDWLRQV EHQH¿ W WKH &RUQZDOO )UHH 3XEOLF /LEUDU\ $5.  Takeout  available.  Info:  877-­3150.

Havurah  community  meeting  and  dessert  potluck  Craft  fair  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  8:30  a.m.-­4  King  Pede  party  in  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  p.m.,  Bristol  American  Legion.  Breakfast  and  lunch  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Nov.  12,  7  p.m.,  Havurah  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Ferrisburgh  Community  Center  and  House,  56  North  Pleasant  Town  Hall.  Sandwich  supper  St.  Celebrating  the  hiring  of  followed  by  an  evening  of  fun  Sarit  Katzew  as  Havurah:  and  card  games.  Come  plan-­ The  Addison  County  Jewish  ning  to  play  King  Pede  or  bring  Congregationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  new  director  your  own  favorite  card  game.  GET GLAM FOR THE HOLIDAYS! â&#x20AC;&#x201D; At Waterfalls Day Spa. Come Requested  donation:  $2.50.  of  education.  Bring  a  dessert  to  share  and  ideas  for  how  into the spa for a $20 makeup tutorial with Katy, a Jane Iredale Makeup â&#x20AC;&#x153;He  Wrote  That  Too:  A  to  promote  a  vibrant  Jewish  Artist! November 14th, November 23rd, & November 27th. Call spa Tribute  to  Johnny  Mercerâ&#x20AC;?  community  in  Addison  County.  Middlebury.  Saturday,  at 388-0311 for available times! Each session will be a half hour long. in  Info:  www.havurahaddison-­ Nov.  14,  7  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Your $20 will not only get you the consultation with Katy but will also be Theater.  The  THT  education  county.org.

Faculty  showcase  dance  put towards the cost of any makeup products you decide that you simply department  and  friends  offer  concert  at  Middlebury  DQ HYHQLQJ RI VRQJV E\ SUROL¿ F cannot live without after your session!

College.  Thursday,  Nov.  12,  lyricist  Johnny  Mercer.  Tickets  7:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  MIDDLEBURY STUDIO SCHOOL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Adult: Thurs AM Clay Hand $10,  $5  ages  12  and  under,  for  the  Arts.  A  performance  of  Building, Weds PM Wheel, Thurs. Drawing, Thurs. Mixed Media DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH original  works  by  dance  faculty  www.townhallthe-­ Pastels, Mon PM Oils, Tues. Beaded Jewelry. Children: Weds. Art of 382-­9222,  from  several  colleges.  Part  of  ater.org  or  at  the  door.  the World, Pottery-Mon & Weds Wheel, Tues. Gingerbread Fantasy, Fundraiser/book  launch  in  the  second  annual  Vermont  College  Dance  Festival,  this  Sat. AM Christmas Cards and Natural Bird Feeders. Contact Barb Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  year  hosted  by  Middlebury  14,  7-­9  p.m.,  Middlebury  at 247-3702, ewaldewald@aol.com, middleburystudioschool.org.

College.  Tickets  $12/$10/$6,  Municipal  Gym.  Celebrating  on  sale  Oct.  26.  Info:  www. the  release  of  Alex  Wolffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  new  middlebury.edu/arts  or  book,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Audacity  of  Hoop.â&#x20AC;?  available.  Children  may  bring  a  letter  for  Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  802-­443-­3168.

Proceeds  from  books  sales  will  be  split  between  mailbox  and  parents  will  be  entered  into  a  drawing  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Rei(g)n  of  Marriage:  An  American  Historyâ&#x20AC;?  the  Everybody  Wins!  reading  mentoring  program  at  IRU D JLIW FHUWLÂż FDWH WR 7R\V 5 8V lecture  at  Middlebury  College.  Thursday,  Nov.  12,  Mary  Hogan  School  and  the  Middlebury  Recreation  7:30  p.m.,  Dana  Auditorium.  Presented  by  Harvard  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Discover  the  Brain!  A  Day  of  Neuroscience  for  Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  scholarship  fund.  High  School  Studentsâ&#x20AC;?  at  Middlebury  College.  Contradance  in  Cornwall.  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  7-­9:30  professor  Nancy  F.  Cott.  Info:  ralph@middlebury.edu  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  McCardell  or  443-­5320. p.m.,  Cornwall  Town  Hall.  Fern  Bradley  calls  to  live  Bicentennial  Hall.  Talks  by  experts  and  student  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seussicalâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  Nov.  12,  music  by  Red  Dog  Riley.  Cost:  $5  per  person.  Info:  researchers,  demonstrations  including  actual  human  7:30  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School.  A  462-­3722. brains,  electrical  recordings,  sensory  and  movement  Middlebury  College  Orchestra  fall  concert  at  popular  two-­act  musical  based  on  the  works  of  Dr.  analysis  and  current  thinking  on  nutrition  and  neuro-­ Seuss  (Theodore  Geisel).  Reserved  seating:  adults  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  7  p.m.,  science.  Free.  Info:  www.vermontbrainbee.com  $11,  seniors  and  children  under  12  $7.  Tickets  being  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  Program  includes  under  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happenings.â&#x20AC;?  sold  only  at  Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hardware  in  Bristol.  Any  remain-­ Beethovenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Overture  to  Goetheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tragedy  Egmont,â&#x20AC;?  Soup  and  bake  sale  and  Christmas  bazaar  in  East  ing  tickets  will  be  sold  at  the  door.

Saint-­Saensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Morceau  do  Concert  (with  horn  soloist  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  East  Josie  Trichka  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;17),  Mendelssohnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fingalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Caveâ&#x20AC;?  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church.  Homemade  and  Rossiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;William  Tell  Overture.â&#x20AC;?  Conducted  by  pies,  breads,  doughnuts,  cookies,  baked  beans,  Larry  Hamberlin.  Free. soups  and  chowders,  and  chili.  Gift  ideas,  crafts,  Dickerson  &  Nop  (and  friends)  in  concert  in  (IÂż FLHQF\ 9HUPRQW EXVLQHVV RZQHUVÂś Rada  cutlery  and  more.  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  7-­9  p.m.,  Grace  ZRUNVKRS LQ 9HUJHQQHV Friday,  Nov.  13,  Sister-­to-­Sister  Summit  at  Middlebury  College.  Baptist  Church,  Merchants  Row.  Dickerson  &  Nop  8-­9:30  a.m.,  Vergennes  Opera  House.  Enjoy  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  9:30  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Kirk  Alumni  celebrate  the  launch  of  their  new  album,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Presence.â&#x20AC;?  a  light  breakfast  and  learn  how  your  business  can  Center.  The  program  brings  together  female  Refreshments  available.  Suggested  donation  $15.  save  money  and  maximize  its  potential.  RSVP  to  Middlebury  College  students  and  area  middle-­school  Scott  Ainslie  in  concert  in  Lincoln.  Saturday,  Nov.  vergennespartnership@gmail.com. girls  for  a  day  of  positive  activities.  Free.  To  regis-­ 14,  7:30  p.m.,  Burnham  Hall.  Part  of  the  2015-­2016  Holiday  artisan  fair  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  13,  ter  or  arrange  transportation:  443-­5937  or  khanta@ Burnham  Music  Series.  Doors  open  at  7  p.m.,  concert  open  to  the  public  11  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  The  Residence  middlebury.edu. at  7:30.  Admission  $8  adults,  free  for  kids  and  teens.  at  Otter  Creek,  Foundersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Room.  Local  handcrafted  Thanksgiving  pie  sale  and  soup  luncheon  in  See  the  Burnham  Music  Series  Facebook  page  for  items,  including  beeswax  candles  and  honey,  Lincoln.  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  noon-­4  p.m.,  Lincoln  full  schedule  of  monthly  concerts.  Info:  388-­6863. pottery,  cards,  framed  art,  holiday  foods,  hand-­knit  Library  community  room.  For  $3.50  enjoy  a  bowl  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seussicalâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  socks,  jewelry,  small  season  plants  and  more.  Info:  of  soup,  bread  and  a  beverage.  Bring  home  a  pie  7:30  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School.  A  802-­388-­1220. to  freeze  for  Thanksgiving  or  just  a  slice  to  eat  popular  two-­act  musical  based  on  the  works  of  Dr.  Homeschool  group  meeting  in  Lincoln.  Friday,  Nov.  right  away.  Reserve  a  pie  or  sign  up  to  bake  one  at  Seuss  (Theodore  Geisel).  Reserved  seating:  adults  13,  1-­2  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  Homeschoolers  are  453-­2665.  $11,  seniors  and  children  under  12  $7.  Tickets  being  invited  for  learning  games  like  chess,  cribbage  and  Maker  Club  in  Shoreham.  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  1-­2  p.m.,  sold  only  at  Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hardware  in  Bristol.  Any  remain-­ checkers.  Bring  a  game  to  share.  Info:  453-­2665.

Platt  Memorial  Library.  For  kids  5  and  up.  Kids  and  ing  tickets  will  be  sold  at  the  door.

Student  works  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Brandon. adults  are  invited  to  work  together  to  make  things  out  The  DuPont  Brothers  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Friday,  Nov.  13,  4:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  of  fabric,  toys,  crafts  and  electronics,  using  traditional  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  7:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  the  Arts.  In  conjunction  with  the  Vermont  College  as  well  as  21st-­century  methods.  Info:  897-­2647  or  Featuring  the  indie-­folk  music  of  Zack  and  Sam  Dance  Festival,  student  choreographers  present  www.plattlib.org.

DuPont.  Tickets  $20.  Reservations  recommended:  completed  dances  to  each  other,  followed  by  a  feed-­ Prize  bingo  in  Leicester.  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  1  p.m.,  802-­247-­4295  or  info@brandon-­music.net. back  session,  in  an  exchange  of  ideas  and  informa-­ Leicester  Senior  Center.  Refreshments  served.  &KDUOHV 1HYLOOH LQ FRQFHUW LQ 9HUJHQQHV  Saturday,  tion.  Tickets  $12/$10/$6,  on  sale  Oct.  26.  Info:  www.

Monies  raised  help  with  the  upkeep  and  mainte-­ Nov.  14,  7:30  p.m.,  middlebury.edu/arts  or  802-­443-­3168. nance  of  the  historical  buildings  at  the  Four  Corners.

Vergennes  Opera  â&#x20AC;&#x153;He  Wrote  That  Too:  A  Tribute  to  Johnny  Mercerâ&#x20AC;?  Student  work-­in-­progress  showing  at  Middlebury  House.  The  second  in  Middlebury.  College.  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  2  oldest  of  the  well  known  Friday,  Nov.  13,  7  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  group  The  Neville  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Arts.  An  informal  opportunity  Brothers  brings  his  New  Theater.  The  for  students  to  share  their  Orleans  sound,  soul,  THT  education  freshest  creations,  as  a  department  and  friends  offer  an  evening  of Â

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KHU REVHUYDWLRQV DERXW GLI¿ FXOW VRFLDO G\QDPLFV LQ France.  Suitable  for  all  ages.  Piano  recital  at  Middlebury  College.  Thursday,  Nov.  19,  7:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  &HQWHU IRU WKH $UWV 6WXGHQWV RI DI¿ OLDWH artist  Diana  Fanning  give  their  fall  concert.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  802-­443-­3168.

The  St. St.  Petersburg  Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Ensemble  in  concert  in  Brandon.  concert  in  Brandon.  Thursday,  Nov.  19,  7:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  The  a  cappella  group  from  Russia  returns  for  a  night  of  Rachmaninoffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  All-­Night  Vigil,  Op.  37,  and  expressive  Russian  folk  songs.  Tickets  $20.  Reservations  recommended  at  802-­237-­4295  or  info@brandon-­music.net. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Across  Time  and  Space: Space:  The  Changing  New  Haven  Landscapeâ&#x20AC;?  talk  in  New  Haven.  Haven  Landscapeâ&#x20AC;?  talk  in  New  Haven.  Thursday,  Nov.  19,  7:30-­8:45  p.m.,  New  Haven  Town  Hall,  78  North  St.  The  New  Haven  Conservation  Commission  welcomes  University  of  Vermont  Field  Naturalist  Emma  Stuhl  for  this  presentation. Â

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20

Burnham  Music  Series SCOTT  AINSLIE,  ARMED  with  a  variety  of  instruments  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  vintage  guitars,  a  fretless  gourd  banjo,  a  one-­string  homemade  diddley  bow  (aka  cigar  box  guitar)  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  carefully  chosen  his-­ torical  personal  anecdotes  of  his  encounters  with  senior  musicians  across  the  South,  brings  the  history,  roots  music  and  sounds  of  America  alive.  He  performs  at  Burnham  Hall  in  Lincoln  on  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  at  7:30  p.m. talent  and  a  four-­piece  band  to  the  VOH.  Cash  bar  by  Bar  Antidote.  Tickets  and  info:  www.vergennesopera-­ house.org/home/events. Â

Nov

15

SUNDAY

All-­you-­can-­eat  pancake  breakfast  in  Addison.  Sunday,  Nov.  15,  7-­11  a.m.,  Addison  Fire  Station.  Plain  and  blueberry  pancakes,  sausage,  bacon,  home  fries,  coffee,  hot  chocolate  and  orange  juice.  Adults  $6,  kids  under  12  $4.  Funds  raised  will  be  used  to  purchase  equipment  for  the  Addison  Volunteer  Fire  Department.  Info:  759-­2237.

Scrapbooking  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Nov.  15,  8  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Info:  388-­4095.

Chess  club  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Nov.  15,  1:05-­3:45  S P ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ VHFRQG Ă&#x20AC; RRU QRRN )RU DOO DJHV Club  will  meet  every  Sunday  in  November.  Free.  Info:  349-­7739  or  greenmonty@earthlink.net.

Warm  clothing  drive  in  East  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Nov.  15,  2-­4  p.m.,  East  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church.  Accepting  clean,  warm  clothing  for  adults  and  children.

Choir  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Sunday,  Nov.  15,  3  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  The  College  Choir  performs  a  brief  concert  of  new  compositions  of  different  traditions,  written  by  students,  alumni  and  faculty,  including  recent  works  by  Peter  Hamlin  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;73  and  Ezra  Axelrod  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;08.  Also:  a  setting  of  verses  of  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Duaâ&#x20AC;?  by  Mohammed  Fairouz.  Free.  Info:  www. middlebury.edu/arts  or  802-­443-­3168.

Nov

16

MONDAY

Preschool  story  time  for  children  in  Shoreham.  Monday,  Nov.  16,  10:30  a.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  For  children  ages  3-­5  with  caregiver.  Info:  897-­2647  or  www.plattlib.org.

Thanksgiving  program  for  kids  in  Lincoln.  Monday,  Nov.  16,  3:15  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  Betsy  Graziadei  will  lead  a  craft-­making  afternoon  in  preparation  for  Thanksgiving.  Snack  provided.  Sign-­up  is  required:  lincolnlibraryvt@gmail.com  or  453-­2665.

Author  appearance  at  Middlebury  College.  Monday,  Nov.  16,  4:30  p.m.  Axinn  Center,  Abernethy  Room.  (OHDQRU +HQGHUVRQ œ UHDGV IURP KHU ¿ UVW QRYHO ³7HQ 7KRXVDQG 6DLQWV´ DQG GLVFXVVHV LWV ¿ OP DGDSWDWLRQ $VVRFLDWHG ¿ OP VFUHHQLQJ 1RY )UHH Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  802-­443-­3168.

Gauguin  lecture  at  Middlebury  College.  Monday,  Nov.  16,  4:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  Elizabeth  Childs  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gauguin  in  Polynesia:  The  Final  Years.â&#x20AC;?  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/ arts  or  802-­443-­3168.

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  book  author  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Nov.  16,  5:30-­7  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Bob  Shea,  author  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unicorn  Thinks  Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Pretty  Greatâ&#x20AC;?  and  many  other  ERRNV ZLOO SUHVHQW WR IDPLOLHV )UHH Ă&#x20AC; DWEUHDG SL]]D and  cupcakes  for  families  who  attend.  Friends  of  the  Five  Town  Schools  community  meeting  in  Bristol.  Monday,  Nov.  16,  7-­9  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School.  All  commu-­ nity  members  are  invited  to  share  their  thoughts,  via  verbal  or  written  comments,  on  leadership  needed  to  support  a  culture  of  education  and  student  engagement  in  Addison  Northeast  schools.  Info:  989-­9806  or  989-­5999.  Join  the  email  list  at  benthicbread@gmail.com.

Nov

17

TUESDAY

Open-­source  hardware  drop-­in  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Nov.  17,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Experiment  with  an  open-­ source  robot  arm  and  learn  about  programming,  electronics  and  engineering.  Info:  388-­4095.

Cameron  Visiting  Artist  lecture  at  Middlebury  College.  Tuesday,  Nov.  17,  4:30  p.m.,  Johnson  Memorial  Building,  Room  304.  Erinn  McGurn,  AIA,  is  the  cofounder  of  SCALEAfrica  and  owner/principal  of  SCALEStudio  in  New  York  City.  The  studio  oper-­ DWHV RQ D ³IRU EHQH¿ W´ PRGHO ZLWK VRFLDO FKDQJH DQG community-­driven  design  as  the  primary  focus.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  802-­443-­3168.

Lego  Night  in  Shoreham.  Thursday,  Nov.  17,  5:30-­7  p.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  For  kids  5  and  up.  Come  check  out  our  giant  collection  of  Legos,  build  your  creation  and  hang  out  with  your  friends.  Info:  897-­2647  or  www.plattlib.org.

Book  reading  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Nov.  17,  7-­9  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Howard  Frank  Mosher  reads  from  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Kingdom.â&#x20AC;?  Public  discussion  on  the  Anbaric-­Vermont  Green  Line  in  Ferrisburgh.  Tuesday,  Nov.  17,  6:30  p.m.,  Ferrisburgh  Town  Hall  and  Community  Center.  This  special  selectboard  meeting  will  address  the  proposed  electric  transmission  line  running  from  Plattsburgh,  N.Y.,  to  New  Haven,  Vt.  Anbaric  repre-­ sentatives  will  give  a  presentation  with  maps  showing  the  proposed  route.

The  Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Singers  in  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Tuesday,  Nov.  17,  7:30  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  The  worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  superlative  vocal  sextet  is  acclaimed  for  both  its  virtuosity  and  its  irresistible  charm.  The  program  includes  songs  from  their  recording  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pater  1RVWHU $ &KRUDO 5HĂ&#x20AC; HFWLRQ RQ WKH /RUGÂśV 3UD\HU´ DQG from  their  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Postcards  Project,â&#x20AC;?  a  collection  of  folk  and  popular  songs  amassed  on  their  travels.  Pre-­concert  lecture  by  Jeffrey  Buettner  at  6:30  p.m.  Tickets  $25/$20/$6,  available  at  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  802-­443-­3168.

Nov

18

WEDNESDAY

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making  Rules,  Breaking  Rulesâ&#x20AC;?  lecture  at  Middlebury  College.  Wednesday,  Nov.  18,  12:15  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  MacArthur  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Geniusâ&#x20AC;?  Fellow  Liz  Lerman  demonstrates  how  artistic  practice  crosses  disciplinary  boundaries.  Part  of  a  Nov.  16-­18  resi-­ dency.  Full  schedule  of  activities:  www.middlebury. edu/academics/dance.

After-­school  Lego  Challenge  Hour  in  Shoreham.  Wednesday,  Nov.  18,  2:45-­3:45  p.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  For  ages  5  and  up.  Come  test  yourself  with  a  Lego  creation  or  complete  a  challenging  activ-­ ity  with  our  extensive  collection  of  donated  Legos.  Snack  served.  Children  who  can  follow  directions  may  attend  without  a  parent.  Info:  897-­2647  or  www. plattlib.org.

St.  Bernadetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Turkey  Bingo  in  Middlebury.

Wednesday,  Nov.  18,  5  p.m.,  Middlebury  American  Legion.  PTO  from  5  p.m.  on,  quickies  at  6:15  p.m.  and  25  regular-­play  games  for  turkeys  and  cash  prizes  at  7  p.m.  Hosted  by  the  Knights  of  Columbus  WR VXSSRUW 6W 0DU\ÂśV 6FKRRO $OVR UDIĂ&#x20AC; H 7LFNHWV at  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,  from  K  of  C  members  and  at  Turkey  Bingo.  ³/DWLQR $PHULFDQV´ Âż OP VHULHV LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ Wednesday,  Nov.  18,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library  front  lobby.  Final  screening  in  this  documentary  series,  followed  by  a  30-­minute  discussion  facili-­ tated  by  Middlebury  College  professor  Gloria  Estela  Gonzalez  Zenteno.  Info:  388-­4095.

ACORN  annual  meeting  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Nov.  18,  6:30-­8  p.m.,  American  Flatbread,  Marble  Works.  The  Addison  County  Relocalization  Network  celebrates  10  years  of  strengthening  the  local  food  and  energy  economy  in  Addison  County.  Molly  Anderson,  new  professor  of  food  studies  at  Middlebury  College,  will  speak  about  how  to  build  a  better  food  system.  Book  discussion  group  in  Lincoln.  Wednesday,  Nov.  18,  7  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  This  monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  title:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Americanahâ&#x20AC;?  by  Chimamanda  Ngozi  Adichie.  Info:  453-­2665.

Author  talk  on  Syria  in  New  Haven.  Wednesday,  Nov.  18,  7  p.m.,  New  Haven  Community  Library.  Deborah  Felmuth,  author  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Syria,  Remember  Me,â&#x20AC;?  will  talk  about  the  book,  Syriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  people,  the  tragic  war,  the  recent  upheaval  and  the  refugee  crisis.  Free.  Info:  453-­4015.

Blues  jam  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Nov.  18,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  Dennis  Willmott  from  Left  Eye  Jump  will  provide  lead  guitar,  bass  and  drums  if  you  need  backup,  or  take  a  break  and  let  you  play.  Bring  your  instrument  and  get  ready  to  jam.  Info:  www. go51main.com.

Nov

19

THURSDAY

Jay  Craven  script  reading  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Nov.  19,  5-­7  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Local  actors  will  read  the  script  for  Cravenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  latest  work  in  progress,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wetware,â&#x20AC;?  a  noir  thriller  set  in  the  near  future  and  based  on  Craig  Novaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  novel  of  the  same  name.  Free.  Cinema  Appreciation  Group  in  Vergennes.  Thursday,  Nov.  19,  5:30  p.m.,  Bixby  Library.  The  group  will  discuss  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Babadook.â&#x20AC;?  Register  at  802-­877-­2211  or  muir.haman@bixbylibrary.org.

Addison  County  Beekeepers  Association  meet-­ ing  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Nov.  19,  6:30-­8  p.m.,  Middlebury  Regional  EMS  community  room,  55  Collins  Drive.  Guest  speaker:  Chaz  Mraz  of  Champlain  Valley  Apiaries.  Panel  discussion  on  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Working  Forests:  Challenges  and  Opportunitiesâ&#x20AC;?  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Nov.  19,  5:30-­7  p.m.,  Vermont  Folklife  Center.  The  discussion  complements  the  VFCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  current  exhibit,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Portrait  of  a  Forest:  Men  and  Machine.â&#x20AC;?  Free.  Info:  802-­388-­4964  or  bhooker@ vermontfolklifecenter.org.

Adult  book  discussion  group  in  Shoreham.  Thursday,  Nov.  19,  7  p.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  Check  with  the  library  for  copies  of  the  selected  title.  Light  refreshments  and  lively  discussion.  Info:  897-­2647  or  www.plattlib.org. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Addams  Familyâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Vergennes.  Thursday,  Nov.  19,  7  p.m.,  Vergennes  Union  High  School  auditorium.  The  VUHS  fall  play,  a  new  musi-­ cal  comedy.  Tickets  $12  adults,  $10  seniors  and  students,  available   at  Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Apparel  and  at  VUHS.  Show  runs  Nov.  19-­21.

Rodgers  &  Hammersteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cinderellaâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Brandon.  Thursday,  Nov.  19,  7  p.m.,  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School.  Otter  Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  fall  musical.  Tickets  on  sale  in  advance  ($8)  at  Carrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Florist  and  Gifts  in  Brandon  and  at  the  OV  library,  or  at  the  door  ($10  adults,  $9  seniors  and  students).  Runs  Nov.  19-­22. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zen  and  the  Art  of  Volunteering  with  Animalsâ&#x20AC;?  talk  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Nov.  19,  7  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  With  pictures,  videos  and  storytell-­ ing,  Don  Glauber  will  introduce  dogs  and  cats  that  volunteers  have  worked  with  at  Homeward  Bound,  as  well  as  elephants  that  Glauber  and  his  wife  have  volunteered  with  at  an  elephant  sanctuary  in  northern  Thailand.  Info:  388-­4095.

Author  appearance  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  Nov.  19,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Lawrence  Memorial  Library.  Author  Sheila  McGrory-­Klyza  of  Bristol  will  discuss  her  new  middle-­grade  novel,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miming  in  French,â&#x20AC;?  about  a  friendship  between  two  girls  that  transcends  cultural  differences.  McGrory-­Klyza  will  also  discuss Â

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Bringing EMS Education into the 21st Century Help your community in the role of a volunteer EMT. EMTs provide lifesaving pre-hospital care through their local First Reponse and Ambulance Squads. We are offering a blended classroom educational experience from January to May of 2016 in Bristol, Vermont. Class meets Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00. There will be a mandatory classroom session on November 19th at 6:00pm.

Students will need to have a computer capable of running Windows 7 or 8 with Chrome, Firefox or Internet Explorer 10.9 or Mac OS 10.6, 10.7 or 10.8 with Chrome, Safari or Firefox browser. Laptops, tablets and browser-capable smartphones are encouraged in the classroom.

A blended classroom is not an online class. It combines teaching methods from both face-to-face and online learning in an instructional model that is proving highly effective for all types of learners.

Contact your local Rescue or First Response Service for details or email luvtwins@gmavt.net or ceredwyn@gmail.com

FRIDAY

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let  Freedom  Ring?  Ethnic  Diversity  and  the  Politics  of  Values  in  Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Europeâ&#x20AC;?  lecture  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  Nov.  20,  12:15-­1:30  p.m.,  Robert  A.  Jones  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;59  House  Conference  Room.  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Eric  Bleich,  professor  of  political  science,  speaks.  Lunch  is  free  for  current  Middlebury  College  students/faculty/staff;Íž  suggested  $5  donation  for  others.  RSVP  by  Nov.  16  to  rcga@middlebury.edu.

Caregiver  support  group  in  Lincoln.  Friday,  Nov.  20,  1-­2  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  For  anyone  who  is  caring  for  another  person,  long  distance  or  close  by.  Info:  453-­2665.

Winter  coat  distribution  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  20,  2-­5  p.m.,  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church.  Free  winter  coats,  jackets  and  other  warm  winter  items  in  many  sizes,  babies  through  adults.  Enter  form  the  parking  lot  at  the  rear  of  the  church.  Also  on  Nov.  21,  27  and  28.

Holiday  show  opening  reception  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  Nov.  20,  4-­8  p.m.,  Creative  Space  Gallery,  214  Main  St.  Featuring  the  work  of  47  Vermont  artists  in  a  variety  of  media.

Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  20,  5-­7  p.m.,  Jackson  Gallery  at  Town  Hall  Theater.  Celebrating  the  opening  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;From  Farm  to  Feast,â&#x20AC;?  a  holiday  show  of  original  works  by  22  local  DUWLVWV 2ULJLQDO KDQGPDGH DQG KDQG SULQWHG Âż QH DUW Âż QH FUDIWV DQG SKRWRJUDSK\ FHOHEUDWLQJ 9HUPRQW DJUL culture  and  its  bounty.  Exhibit  runs  through  Dec.  31.  Info:  802-­382-­9222.

Table  of  Grace  free  community  meal  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  Nov.  20,  5:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Congregational  Church.  Served  monthly,  open  to  all.  November  menu:  meatloaf,  potatoes,  vegetable  and  dessert.  Bring  friends.

Board  game  night  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  20,  6:30-­9  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Info:  388-­4095. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Addams  Familyâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  Nov.  20,  7  p.m.,  Vergennes  Union  High  School  audi-­ torium.  The  VUHS  fall  play,  a  new  musical  comedy.  Tickets  $12  adults,  $10  seniors  and  students,  avail-­ able   at  Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Apparel  and  at  VUHS.  Show  runs  Nov.  19-­21.

Rodgers  &  Hammersteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cinderellaâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Brandon.  Friday,  Nov.  20,  7  p.m.,  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School.  Otter  Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  fall  musical.  Tickets  on  sale  in  advance  ($8)  at  Carrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Florist  and  Gifts  in  Brandon  and  at  the  OV  library,  or  at  the  door  ($10  adults,  $9  seniors  and  students).  Runs  Nov.  19-­22. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Into  the  Woodsâ&#x20AC;?  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  20,  7  p.m.,  Middlebury  Union  High  School.  The  MUHS  fall  musical.  Runs  through  Nov.  22.  Two  comedies  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  20,  7:30  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Two  new  one-­act  plays  by  local  playwrights:  Jessie  Raymondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  Is  Not  a  Good  Timeâ&#x20AC;?  and  Robert  Cohenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Varieties  of  Romantic  Experience:  An  Introduction.â&#x20AC;?  Tickets  DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH RU www.townhalltheater.org.  Also  on  Nov.  21. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hear  It  for  Holley  Hallâ&#x20AC;?  contra  dance  in  Bristol.  Friday,  Nov.  20,  8-­11  p.m.,  Holley  Hall.  Peteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Posse,  OHG E\ 9HUPRQW Âż GGOHU 3HWH 6XWKHUODQG SURYLGH the  music  for  a  fundraising  contra  dance.  Proceeds  support  a  campaign  to  improve  the  acoustics  of  the  hall.  Donations  of  any  amount  welcome.  Info:  RU LW]Âż W] #JPDLO FRP

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Hunter/early  bird  breakfast  in  South  Starksboro.  Saturday,  Nov.  21,  7-­10  a.m.,  Jerusalem  Schoolhouse.  Eggs,  pancakes,  bacon,  home  fries,  sausage,  baked  goods,  coffee,  etc.  Adults  $9,  kids  5-­12  $4,  kids  under  5  free.  Info:  453-­4573.  Also  on  Nov.  28.

Alternative  Gifts  Bazaar  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  21,  9  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal  Church.  Offering  fair  trade  items  from  around  the  world,  including  handmade  jewelry,  coffee  and  tea,  gift  cards  from  Habitat  for  Humanity  and  others,  Christmas  ornaments,  olive  oil  and  more.  Continues  Sunday.

Winter  coat  distribution  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  21,  10:15  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church.  Free  winter  coats,  jackets  and  other  warm  winter  items  in  many  sizes,  babies  through  adults.  Enter  form  the  parking  lot  at  the  rear  of  the  church.  Also  on  Nov.  27  and  28. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Things  Come  Apartâ&#x20AC;?  kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  workshop  in  Lincoln.  Saturday,  Nov.  21,  10:30  a.m.-­noon,  Lincoln  Library.  Kids  ages  4  and  older  are  invited  to  come  take  apart  cool  machines  like  VCRs,  coffee  makers,  electric  typewriters  and  more.  Tools  provided  for  a  safe  and  fun  time  for  all.  Info:  453-­2665.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Addams  Familyâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  Nov.  21,  3  p.m.,  Vergennes  Union  High  School  auditorium.  The  VUHS  fall  play,  a  new  musi-­ cal  comedy.  Tickets  $12  adults,  $10  seniors  and  students,  available   at  Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Apparel  and  at  VUHS.  Show  runs  Nov.  19-­21.

Story  time  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Nov.  21,  3-­4:30  p.m.,  Book  and  Leaf  Bookstore,  10  Park  St.  Stories  and  crafts  with  a  Thanksgiving  theme  offered.  Children  of  all  ages  welcome.  Light  refreshments  provided.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Imitation  Gameâ&#x20AC;?  on  screen  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Nov.  21,  3  and  8  p.m.,  Dana  $XGLWRULXP 7KH 2VFDU ZLQQLQJ Âż OP DERXW WKH WUXH story  of  Alan  Turing  (Benedict  Cumberbatch)  and  how  he  and  his  team  struggled  to  crack  the  Nazisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  naval  code,  thereby  helping  the  Allies  win  the  war.  Free.  See  related  lecture  at  5:45  p.m.  Info:  www. middlebury.edu/arts  or  802-­443-­3168.

Chicken  pie  supper  in  Hancock.  Saturday,  Nov.  21,  5-­6:30  p.m.,  Hancock  Town  Hall.  Adults  $10,  children  12  and  younger  $5.  Lecture  on  Alan  Turing  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Imitation  Gameâ&#x20AC;?  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Nov.  21,  5:45  p.m.,  Dana  Auditorium.  Between  screenings  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Imitation  Game,â&#x20AC;?  Dr.  Tom  Perera  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Real  Story  of  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The  Imitation  Gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  and  the  Enigma  of  Alan  Turing.â&#x20AC;?  Perera  is  a  leading  expert  on  cipher  PDFKLQHV DQG LV WKH DXWKRU RI WKH PRVW GHÂż QLWLYH

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book  on  the  Enigma  machine.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  802-­443-­3168. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Into  the  Woodsâ&#x20AC;?  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  21,  7  p.m.,  Middlebury  Union  High  School.  The  MUHS  fall  musical.  Runs  through  Nov.  22.  Rodgers  &  Hammersteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cinderellaâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Nov.  21,  7  p.m.,  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School.  Otter  Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  fall  musical.  Tickets  on  sale  in  advance  ($8)  at  Carrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Florist  and  Gifts  in  Brandon  and  at  the  OV  library,  or  at  the  door  ($10  adults,  $9  seniors  and  students).  Runs  Nov.  19-­22.

Two  comedies  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  21,  7:30  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Two  new  one-­act  plays  by  local  playwrights:  Jessie  Raymondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  Is  Not  a  Good  Timeâ&#x20AC;?  and  Robert  Cohenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Varieties  of  Romantic  Experience:  An  Introduction.â&#x20AC;?  Tickets  DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKH ater.org.

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Alternative  Gifts  Bazaar  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Nov.  22,  9-­10  a.m.,  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal  Church.  Offering  fair  trade  items  from  around  the  world,  including  handmade  jewelry,  coffee  and  tea,  gift  cards  from  Habitat  for  Humanity  and  others,  Christmas  ornaments,  olive  oil  and  more.

Farewell  party  for  Joe  and  Nancy  Klopfenstein  in  Vergennes.  Sunday,  Nov.  22,  1-­5  p.m.,  Vergennes  Opera  House.  Come  thank  the  Klopfensteins,  who  are  moving  to  Oregon,  for  their  many  contributions  to  the  community  over  the  last  30  years.  The  Congregational  Church  Choir  and  Champlain  Brass  Quintet  will  perform.  Refreshments  available.  Chess  club  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Nov.  22,  1:05-­3:45  p.m.,  Ilsley  /LEUDU\ VHFRQG Ă&#x20AC; RRU QRRN )RU DOO DJHV &OXE ZLOO PHHW HYHU\ 6XQGD\ in  November.  Free.  Info:  349-­7739  or  greenmonty@earthlink.net. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Into  the  Woodsâ&#x20AC;?  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Nov.  22,  2  p.m.,  Middlebury  Union  High  School.  The  MUHS  fall  musical.  Rodgers  &  Hammersteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cinderellaâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Brandon.

Sunday,  Nov.  22,  2:30  p.m.,  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School.  Otter  Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  fall  musical.  Tickets  on  sale  in  advance  ($8)  at  Carrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Florist  and  Gifts  in  Brandon  and  at  the  OV  library,  or  at  the  door  ($10  adults,  $9  seniors  and  students).  Runs  Nov.  19-­22.

Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus  Thanksgiving  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Sunday,  Nov.  22,  3  p.m.,  Mead  Memorial  Chapel.  Annual  celebration  of  the  season  of  Thanksgiving,  performed  by  Middlebury  College  students,  staff  and  faculty,  and  singers  from  area  towns.  Program  includes  settings  of  psalms  alongside  uplifting  and  celebratory  songs  by  classical  and  contemporary  composers.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  802-­443-­3168.

Storytelling  hour  in  Bristol.  Sunday,  Nov.  22,  4-­6  p.m.,  Walkover  Gallery.  The  Walkover  will  hold  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moth  Radio  Hourâ&#x20AC;?-­style  storytell-­ ing  event.  Proceeds  support  a  campaign  to  improve  the  acoustics  of  Holley  Hall  in  Bristol.  Donations  of  any  amount  welcome.  Info:  RU LW]Âż W] #JPDLO FRP /LEUDU\ RSHQ KRXVH DQG UDIĂ&#x20AC; H GUDZLQJ LQ 6DOLVEXU\  Sunday,  Nov.  22,  5  p.m.,  Salisbury  Public  Library.  Meet  new  librarian  Marilyn  McDowell  and  enjoy  a  light  supper  of  chili  and  mushroom  barley  VRXSV 0DQ\ KROLGD\ UDIĂ&#x20AC; H ZLQQHUV ZLOO EH GUDZQ 5DIĂ&#x20AC; H WLFNHWV HDFK RU WZR IRU 7LFNHWV DYDLODEOH DW WKH OLEUDU\ WKH WRZQ RIÂż FH WKH ODQGÂż OO DQG 0DSOH 0HDGRZ (JJ )DUP

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Public  forum  on  Act  46  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Nov.  23,  7  p.m.,  Middlebury  Union  High  School  auditorium.  The  public  is  invited  to  discuss  Act  46,  which  requires  the  consolidation  of  the  various  school  districts  in  a  supervisory  union  to  merge  into  one  district.

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Winter  coat  distribution  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  27,  2-­5  p.m.,  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church.  Free  winter  coats,  jackets  and  other  warm  winter  items  in  many  sizes,  babies  through  adults.  Enter  form  the  parking  lot  at  the  rear  of  the  church.  Also  on  Nov.  28.

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Mogani  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  13,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.

Zephrus  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  13,  9  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.

Hot  Neon  Magic  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  9  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.

The  Band  SuGaR  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  14,  9-­11  p.m.,  51  Main.

Sound  Investment  Jazz  Ensemble  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  20,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.

The  DuPont  Brothers  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  21,  8:30-­10:30  p.m.,  51  Main.

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FARMERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  MARKETS Brandon  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Market.  Fridays,  mid-­May  through  mid-­October,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Brandon  Central  Park.  Fresh  produce,  breads,  jams,  honey,  maple  products  and  crafts.  Info:  802-­273-­2655.

Middlebury  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Market.  Summer  hours:  Wednesdays  and  Saturdays,  9  a.m.-­12:30  p.m.,  outdoors  at  the  Marble  Works,  May-­October.  Local  produce,  meats,  fresh  breads,  granola,  prepared  foods,  maple  syrup  and  more.  Info:  www.middlebury-­ farmersmarket.org  or  on  Facebook.

Vergennes  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Market.  Thursdays,  3-­6:30  p.m.,  City  Park.  Rain  or  shine.

SPORTS Co-­ed  volleyball  in  Middlebury.  Pick-­up  games  Monday,  7-­9  p.m.,  Middlebury  Municipal  Gym.  Jack  Brown,  388-­2502;͞  Bruce  at  Middlebury  Recreation  Department,  388-­8103.

GOVERNMENT  &  POLITICS Addison  Peace  Coalition.  Saturday,  10:30-­11  a.m.  Triangle  Park  in  Middlebury.

Citizens  for  Constitutional  Government  in  Bridport.  Thursday,  7-­9  p.m.  Bridport  Community  School.  Learn  about  the  U.S.  and  Vermont  constitutions  and  how  to  defend  our  rights.

Five-­Town  Area  Vigil  for  Peace.  Friday,  5-­5:30  p.m.  Bristol  green.  All  welcome  to  speak  out  for  world  peace.

Vermont  Department  of  Motor  Vehicles  Mobile  Service  Van.  Second  and  fourth  Wednesdays,  8:30  a.m.-­4  p.m.;͞  Every  Thursday,  8:30  a.m.-­3:15  p.m.  Addison  County  Courthouse,  in  Middlebury.  The  van  offers  written  exams,  customer  service  and  road  tests.  828-­2000.

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Please join us on Thursday, November 12, at 7:00 PM for Poetry and Other Readings by our local Cornwall writers: Gary Margolis, Janice Potter and Greg Dennis.

We will gather in the upstairs room of the Town Hall to enjoy the talents of our neighbors.

Refreshments will be provided.

Donations are accepted to benefit the Cornwall Free Public Library.

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Graduated from Mount Abraham Union High School in 2002 and Vermont Tech in 2009. Thank you to our son for giving up so much of your time and energy for this country. Thank you also to the many other military men, women and families that are making this same sacrifice, and will in the future, to keep our country safe.

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Rockefeller  forum  (Continued  from  Page  7A) cally  over  the  past  year.  A  recent  study,  which  was  commissioned  by  the  Wallace  Global  Fund,  has  found  that  436  institutions  have  made  a  commitment  to  divest  from  fossil  fuel  companies,  representing  $2.6  trillion  of  investments  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  50  fold  increase.  These  institutions  include  the  worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  largest  sovereign  wealth  fund  and  two  of  the  largest  pension  funds  as  well  as  foundations,  col-­ leges,  universities,  NGOs  and  reli-­ gious  institutions.

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Middlebury  should  be  able  to  di-­ vest  from  fossil  fuels  over  several  years  without  suffering  reduced  in-­ vestment  returns.  Moreover,  divest-­ ing  could  produce  higher  returns,  because  the  fossil  fuel  energy  sec-­ tor  is  facing  complex  problems  and  risks.  In  addition  to  the  precipitous  collapse  in  the  price  of  oil  over  the  past  year,  which  has  caused  some  ¿UPV VLJQLÂżFDQW ORVVHV LQ PDUNHW value,  the  big  oil  companies  face  the  long-­term  problem  of  stranded  assets.  Preventing  global  warming Â

from  exceeding  2  degrees  Celsius  will  require  leaving  most  of  the  known  coal,  oil  and  gas  reserves  in  the  ground.  In  short,  the  transition  to  a  clean  energy  economy  will  in  all  likelihood  make  fossil  fuels  a  KLJK ULVN LQYHVWPHQW 0DQ\ ¿QDQ-­ cial  institutions  are  following  this  situation  closely,  and  the  Carbon  Tracker  Initiative  is  providing  in-­ vestors  with  the  tools  to  measure  economic  risk  associated  with  fos-­ sil  fuels.  It  is  also  important  to  recognize  that  renewable  energy  is  rapidly  becoming  competitive  with  fos-­ sil  fuels  on  cost  and  that  corpora-­ tions  are  coming  to  the  realization  that  cutting  their  carbon  footprint  WKURXJK LPSURYHG HI¿FLHQF\ DQG D shift  to  renewables  is  both  possible  DQG SUR¿WDEOH 7KHUH LV D JOREDO coalition  of  corporations  that  have  committed  to  the  long  term  goal  of  operating  entirely  with  renewable  energy.  The  New  York  Times  reports  that  among  the  companies  that  have  recently  joined  the  coalition  are  Goldman  Sachs,  Johnson  &  John-­ son,  Proctor  &  Gamble,  Starbucks,  and  Walmart.

The  transition  away  from  fossil  fuels  to  renewables  is  under  way  in  spite  of  efforts  by  the  big  oil  com-­ panies  to  prevent  it  and  deny  it.  The  only  question  is  whether  the  transi-­ tion  will  happen  fast  enough  to  pre-­ vent  global  warming  from  pushing  the  biosphere  over  tipping  points  that  involve  high  risk.  In  a  Sep-­ tember  op  ed,  the  president  of  Sie-­ mens,  Joe  Kaeser,  announced  that  his  global  industrial  manufacturing  company  has  pledged  to  become  FDUERQ QHXWUDO E\ DQG UHĂ&#x20AC;HFW-­ ing  on  the  challenge  and  opportu-­ nity  before  the  business  community  he  writes:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  have  the  technolo-­ gies,  we  have  the  business  incen-­ tive,  and  we  have  the  responsibility.  Now  all  we  need  is  the  commit-­ ment.â&#x20AC;?  A  decision  by  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  board  to  divest  will  reinforce  this  message  to  corporate  leaders,  many  of  whom  are  listening  with  a  new  level  of  concern  for  the  future  of  the  planet,  the  global  economy,  and  their  companies.  Some  argue  that  it  is  hypocritical  for  an  institution  like  Middlebury  to  divest  when  the  college  and  Ameri-­ can  society  at  large  continue  to  be  dependent  on  fossil  fuels  in  so  many  ways.  Is  it  hypocritical  for  someone Â

who  is  addicted  to  cigarettes  but  knows  that  smoking  is  harmful  and  cancer-­causing  to  divest  from  all  tobacco  company  stocks?  Divesting  is  a  way  to  help  all  of  us  wake  up  to  the  real  dangers  created  by  our  addiction  to  fossil  fuels  and  make  the  change  to  a  cleaner,  safer,  more  secure  world.  When  the  RBF  board  and  its  investment  committee,  which  in-­ cludes  both  trustees  and  outside  experts,  began  to  consider  joining  the  divestment  movement,  they  were  working  with  a  highly  skilled  and  successful  investment  manager.  However,  given  the  way  its  opera-­ tions  were  structured,  the  invest-­ ment  manager  concluded  that  it  could  not  accomplish  the  goals  that  the  RBF  had  set  for  divestment.  Consequently  the  Fund  was  forced  to  change  investment  managers.  Making  the  change  has  been  a  de-­ manding  process,  but  it  has  worked  out  well  and  the  Fund  now  has  in-­ vestment  managers  with  the  exper-­ WLVH DQG Ă&#x20AC;H[LELOLW\ WKDW LW UHTXLUHV In  short,  there  are  very  good  alter-­ QDWLYHV LI 0LGGOHEXU\ ÂżQGV LWVHOI contending  with  the  same  kind  of  problem  that  faced  the  RBF.  Apart  from  major  educational  is-­ sues,  as  a  general  rule,  it  is  not  the  responsibility  of  a  college  board  of  trustees  to  consider  taking  an  of-­ ÂżFLDO SRVLWLRQ RQ WKH PDQ\ LVVXHV under  debate  on  campus,  and  only  under  exceptional  circumstances  when  there  are  very  compelling  moral  reasons  to  do  so  should  a  board  use  divestment  to  support  a  protest  movement.  However,  cli-­ mate  change  is  not  just  one  envi-­ ronmental  issue  among  many  others  or  just  a  political  issue.  It  is  one  of  WKH GHÂżQLQJ LVVXHV RI RXU WLPH DQG the  choices  made  in  response  to  the  challenge  will  profoundly  affect  the  lives  of  all  Middlebury  students  and  the  future  of  life  on  Earth.  Middlebury  College  is  a  highly  respected  leader  internationally  in  WKH ÂżHOG RI HGXFDWLRQ DQG D GHFLVLRQ by  its  president  and  board  of  trust-­ ees  to  join  the  expanding  fossil  fuel  divestment  movement  will  be  an  act  of  responsible  global  citizenship  consistent  with  its  mission.  It  will  KDYH D VLJQLÂżFDQW LPSDFW LQVSLU-­ ing  other  institutions  to  support  the  transition  to  a  clean  energy  econo-­ my  and  contributing  to  the  outcome  we  all  hope  for  in  Paris. Â

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directed  by  Kate  Tilton.

Those  auditioning  should  be  prepared  to  read  from  the  scripts.  People  may  audition  for  either  or  both  shows  the  same  night.  Pe-­ rusal  scripts  will  be  available  at  the  Town  Hall  Theater  Box  Of-­ ¿FH 0RQGD\ 6DWXUGD\ noon  to  5pm).  For  more  detailed  descriptions  of  the  plays  and  char-­ acter  lists,  visit  www.middlebury-­ communityplayers.org.

Anyone  unable  to  make  either  audition  date  may  contact  producer  Kristen  Ginsburg  or  the  directors  to  schedule  another  time.  Ginsburg  is  at  802-­989-­5435  or  kgins@com-­ cast.net,  Tilton  is  at  802-­233-­5196  or  katetilton17@gmail.com,  and  Campbell  is  at  802-­989-­8369  or  photos@addisonindependent.com.

Rehearsals  will  begin  after  Nov.  28.  The  plays  will  be  presented  Feb.  11-­14,  2016,  at  Town  Hall  Theater.

Letters to the Editor Lisman  provides  new  direction  for  Vermont  voters As  a  regular  reader  of  the  Ad-­ dison  Independent  and  the  views  shared  by  Editor  Angelo  Lynn,  I  must  say  I  am  perplexed  by  his  recent  op-­ed  titled,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Note  to  Mr.  Lisman:  Less  Donald,  more  sub-­ stance.â&#x20AC;?  Lynnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  op-­ed,  which  seemed  unbalanced  and  unsubstantiated,  aimed  to  discredit  the  moves  made  thus  far  by  Vermont  gubernatorial  candidate  Bruce  Lisman.  First,  Lynn  questioned  Lismanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  moniker  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;non-­politicianâ&#x20AC;?  simply  because  he  has  entered  the  race  for  governor.  Well,  of  course,  he  is  now  in  the  political  arena  and  by  default  is  now  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;politician.â&#x20AC;?  What  he  is  missing  here  is  the  clear  distinction  between  Lisman  and  the  other  candidates.

Lisman  has  spent  all  of  his  time  outside  of  Montpelier,  listening  to  the  concerns  of  Vermonters  and  addressing  them  in  his  plans  for  a  better  Vermont.  Despite  extensive  management  experience,  Lisman  has  no  past  history  in  Vermont  politics  and  ultimately  brings  a  fresh,  unbiased  and  non-­partisan  approach  to  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  challenges.  No  debts  to  other  â&#x20AC;&#x153;politicians,â&#x20AC;?  no  political  insider  games,  and  no  party  commitments.  The  way  gov-­ ernment  should  be.  Meanwhile,  all  the  other  can-­ didates  have  either  participated  directly  in  the  poor  policy-­making  of  the  current  administration,  or Â

stood  by  silently  and  passively  as  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  been  made.  Maybe  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  all  â&#x20AC;&#x153;politiciansâ&#x20AC;?  by  their  involve-­ ment  in  this  race,  but  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  very  clear  who  isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  the  usual  candidate  and  who  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  play  politics  as  usual.   Second,  Lynn  seems  to  desire  more  substance  in  terms  of  Lis-­ manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  stance  on  various  key  issues.  However,  as  a  voter,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  sure  I  could  ask  for  much  more  from  Lisman  than  what  heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  given  so  far.  Whether  you  like  him  and  his  ideas  or  not,  he  has  been  very  clear  on  his  positions  and  proposed  solu-­ tions.  On  Act  46,  Lisman  has  called  for  a  repeal,  proposing  starting  from  scratch  and  getting  it  right  for  all  stakeholders  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  most  importantly  Vermont  students  and  property  tax  payers.  Meanwhile,  Lynn  supports  the  implementation  of  the  embat-­ tled  Act  46  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  with  future  tweaks.  In  other  words,  keep  patching  the  potholes  year  after  year  instead  of  rebuilding  the  road  right  for  future  longevity  and  sustainability.  On  the  budget,  Lisman  has  been  the  only  candidate  to  clearly  state  the  need  to  return  our  state  to  responsible,  sustainable  spending  practices.  Lynn  criticized  Lismanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  proposal  to  cap  state  spending  at  2  percent,  arguing  that  it  will  restrict,  not  enhance,  economic  growth.  Economic  growth  should  be  driven  by  private  enterprise  and  not  state  spending.  Frankly,  our  state Â

spending  has  created  a  poor  operat-­ ing  environment  for  businesses,  un-­ fair  and  costly  property  taxes  and  a  lack  of  high-­wage  jobs.   Tighten-­ ing  the  belt  on  the  budget  would  actually  help  to  spur  economic  activity  and  development  in  the  future.  From  this  stance,  Lisman  has  nailed  it.  Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  realign  spending  with  the  growth  of  the  economy,  reevaluate  the  performance  of  our  state  programs  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  using  quality  GDWD ² DQG PDNH WKHP DV HIÂżFLHQW and  effective  as  possible  before  proposing  any  spending  increases.  Lynn  denounced  Lismanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  proposal  to  abandon  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Health  Connect  system  and  switch  to  the  federal  exchange,  as  he  said  its  â&#x20AC;&#x153;unwiseâ&#x20AC;?  to  bail  on  something  mid-­stream.  Given  that  the  project  is  now  several  years  in,  whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  to  say  it  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  need  a  major  overhaul  in  the  very  near  future  to  maintain  pace  with  current  technology?  If  so,  what  would  that  cost  be?  This  issue  needs  greater  perspective,  and  I  believe  Lisman  can  provide  that.  Bruce  Lisman  is  a  smart,  well-­in-­ tentioned  man  who  loves  Vermont.  Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  shown  strong  leadership  and  has  led  with  substance.  Perhaps  0U /\QQ LV VDWLVÂżHG ZLWK WKH VWDWXV quo,  but  I,  for  one,  think  Vermont  needs  a  new  direction,  which  I  be-­ lieve  Bruce  Lisman  can  provide.  Mike  Dunbar New  Haven

Open  letter  from  Anbaric  Transmission  to  New  Haven An  open  letter  to  New  Haven  residents: I  am  writing  on  behalf  of  An-­ baric  Transmission  Company  and  National  Grid  to  introduce  you  to  and  update  you  about  our  proj-­ ect,  the  Vermont  Green  Line.  Our  proposed  project  will  deliver  clean  energy  to  the  New  England  Grid.  The  project,  the  Vermont  Green  Line  (VGL),  will  run  from  up-­ state  New  York  carrying  400  MW  of  wind  and  hydro  power,  it  will  travel  under  Lake  Champlain  and  connect  to  the  New  England  power  grid  in  Vermont.  Last  Tuesday  evening  we  had  an  opportunity  to  appear  before  your  Board  of  Selectmen.  As  has  been  reported,  we  indicated  to  the  board  WKDW RXU ÂżQDQFLDO FRPPLWPHQW WR the  town  would  be  in  excess  of  $1  million  annually.  This  would  be  new  revenue  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  provided  to  the  town  directly,  not  shared  with  the  state.

Furthermore,  on  the  previous  Monday  evening,  we  met  with  rep-­ resentatives  from  the  New  Haven  Fire  Department  to  discuss  our Â

project  and  general  issues  they  face  in  serving  your  community.  It  was  a  productive  meeting  with  some  FRQFHSWV LGHQWL¿HG DV WR KRZ ZH might  work  with  the  department.  Those  meetings  will  continue.

We  want  to  thank  the  select-­ ERDUG WKH ¿UH RI¿FLDOV DQG DOO ZKR have  made  themselves  available  to  hear  from  us,  it  is  greatly  appreci-­ ated.  A  number  of  issues  and  ques-­ tions  have  been  posed  about  siting  and  what  impact  our  project  may  have  on  existing  electric  infrastruc-­ ture  in  New  Haven.

We  will  continue  to  approach  our  work  with  the  residents  of  New  Haven  and  its  elected  leaders  in  a  collaborative  manner  to  address  all  of  the  issues  raised.  There  are  many  additional  key  SROLF\ EHQHÂżWV WKDW ZLOO FRPH with  the  project,  including  reduc-­ ing  greenhouse  gas  emissions,  increased  diversity  of  our  regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  energy  sources  and  more  electric  bill  stability  for  customers  to  name  a  few.  In  addition  to  our  discussions  with  the  selectboard,  we  are  an-­

nouncing  the  creation  of  Vermont  Green  Line  Coffee  Hour.  Every  Monday  preceding  a  New  Haven  selectboard  meeting,  representa-­ tives  of  the  Vermont  Green  Line  will  be  available  to  take  questions  and  discuss  the  project.  Thanks  to  the  courtesy  of  the  Village  Green  Market  we  will  be  available  from  noon  to  1  p.m.

Our  teams  have  successfully  built  similar  projects  in  other  locations,  and  in  each  case,  it  was  the  local  community  partnership  not  just  the  engineering  that  made  the  projects  successful.  It  will  be  through  a  collaborative  effort  that  WKH EHVW VROXWLRQV DUH LGHQWL¿HG :H look  forward  to  that  process.

Bryan  Sanderson Project  Manager,  Anbaric  Transmission Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  note:  The  New  Haven  selectboard  has  submitted  69  ques-­ tions  about  the  Vermont  Green  Line  to  Anbaric,  and  two  selectboard  members  have  questioned  whether  the  company  can  claim  that  the  money  given  to  the  town  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  shared  with  the  state.

RNeSU  union  concerns  called  into  question Random  thoughts  and  ques-­ tions  about  the  Rutland  Northeast  Supervisory  Union  contract  issues  (Addison  Independent,  Nov.  5).  Why  did  the  union  wait  until  now  to  vote  to  set  a  strike  date?  Could  it  be  that  sports  and  other  activities  would  be  disrupted  and  they  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  want  the  public  back-­ lash  against  them,  so  it  is  easier  to  wait  until  the  playoffs  and  such  are  over?  Miss  Johnson  talks  about  respect,  and  yet  how  rude  and  dis-­ respectful  she  is  mentioning  oth-­ ersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  salaries  and  such  that  in  fact  have  nothing  to  do  with  the  union  bargaining  for  a  new  contract.  Also  some  of  the  people  on  the  school  board  have  been  there  for  years  as  nobody  else  will  run  for  public Â

RIÂżFH In  regard  to  salary,  many  people  might  be  interested  in  knowing  that  many  districts  simply  require  an  associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  degree  or  equiva-­ lent  college  credit  in  order  to  be  considered  for  hiring  as  a  paraedu-­ cator.  That  is  some  different  than  a  radiologist  or  attorney  and  other  professions.  And  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  the  union  also  have  a  high-­paid  attorney  helping  them  out?  As  to  insurance,  recently  Medi-­ care  announced  that  insurance  premiums  may  rise  to  $150  per  month  for  some  people  and  there  will  be  no  raise  for  Social  Security  recipients  this  year.  And  recently  the  district  in  which  I  live  in  just  settled  a  contract  that  calls  for  paraeducators  to  pay  20  percent  of Â

their  policy  for  insurance.  How  many  people  know  that  the  pay  paraeducators  make  is  for  180  days  work  (36  weeks,  36  hours  D ZHHN 8VLQJ WKH ÂżJXUHV LQ WKH paper,  say  $16,000,  that  leaves  16  weeks  to  work  elsewhere.  I  bet  if  more  towns  printed  town  reports  like  Proctor  where  salary  earned  and  other  information  was  easier  to  read  and  understand  with  each  personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  salary  listed  individ-­ ually  and  some  by  the  hourly  pay,  then  maybe  the  public  might  sup-­ port  the  union  members  more.  Bet  the  unions  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  go  for  it  though.  Maybe  the  public  should  demand  it  in  the  future.   Brian  E.  Fillioe  Proctor

Letters to the Editor can be found on Pages 4A, 7A and 14A.

Author  presents  new  book,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Miming  in  French,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  at  Lawrence  Library BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Author  Sheila  McGrory-­Klyza  of  Bristol  will  discuss  her  new  book  about  a  friend-­ ship  between  two  girls  that  tran-­ scends  cultural  differences,  and  will  also  share  her  personal  observa-­ WLRQV DERXW GLIÂż FXOW VRFLDO G\QDP LFV LQ )UDQFH LQ DQ XSFRPLQJ 2QH :RUOG /LEUDU\ 3URMHFW SURJUDP LQ Bristol.  The  presentation  is  based  RQ KHU PLGGOH JUDGH QRYHO Âł0LPLQJ in  French,â&#x20AC;?  which  she  wrote  after  living  in  Aix-­en-­Provence,  France.  7KH SURJUDP LV VXLWDEOH IRU DOO DJHV and  will  be  held  Thursday,  Nov.  19,  IURP WR S P DW WKH /DZUHQFH 0HPRULDO /LEUDU\ LQ %ULVWRO ,Q ERWK DQG 0F*URU\ .O\]D VSHQW VL[ PRQWKV OLYLQJ LQ France  with  her  husband  and  their  WZR GDXJKWHUV :KLOH DWWHPSWLQJ WR DVVLPLODWH LQWR )UHQFK FXOWXUH VKH EHFDPH DZDUH RI VRFLDO G\QDP LFV EHWZHHQ )UHQFK 0XVOLPV DQG WKRVH ZKR FRQVLGHUHG WKHPVHOYHV WKH ÂłWUXH´ )UHQFK 6LQFH VKH DQG KHU IDPLO\ ZHUH DOVR RXWVLGHUV LQ WKLV FXOWXUH VKH EHJDQ WR LPDJLQH ZKDW LW ZRXOG EH OLNH IRU DQ $PHULFDQ JLUO WR EHIULHQG D )UHQFK 0XVOLP JLUO DQG KRZ WKH\ PLJKW RYHUFRPH WKHLU RZQ cultural  differences.  McGrory-­Klyza  ZURWH Âł0LPLQJ LQ )UHQFK´ WR WHOO WKDW story.

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ethnicity,  religion,  skin  color  and  nationality.  He  helps  the  two  girls  GLVFRYHU WKH PHDQLQJ RI WUXH IULHQG ship  and  realize  that  the  people  one  PHHWV FDQ RIWHQ WXUQ RXW WR EH TXLWH GLIIHUHQW IURP RQHÂśV H[SHFWDWLRQV $OWKRXJK WKH ERRN LV D PLGGOH JUDGH QRYHO UHDGHUV RI DOO DJHV ZLOO Âż QG LW engaging.  'XULQJ WKLV IUHH SURJUDP 0F*URU\ .O\]D ZLOO UHDG IURP WKH QRYHO DQVZHU TXHVWLRQV DERXW WKH book,  and  share  her  personal  under-­ standing  of  the  current  struggles  in  )UDQFH ZLWK LPPLJUDWLRQ DQG DVVLPL ODWLRQ RI 0XVOLPV LQWR WKH PDLQ VWUHDP FXOWXUH 6KH KDV GRQDWHG D SHEILA  MCGRORY-­KLYZAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Âż UVW copy  of  her  book  to  the  library  and  it  novel,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Miming  in  French,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  is  about  a  young  girl  who  moves  to  France  LV DYDLODEOH IRU FRPPXQLW\ PHPEHUV WR FKHFN RXW $W WKH SURJUDP VKH ZLOO with  her  newly  divorced  mom.

also  offer  copies  of  her  book  for  sale.

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‘Seussical the Musical’

DR. SEUSS CHARACTERS come to life on stage this weekend in the Mount Abraham Union High School fall musical “Seussical the Musical.” Seen here from Tuesday night’s rehearsal are, clockwise from top, Noah Bessette as The Grinch;; Amelia Bruhl as Sour Kangaroo with Louisa Funk as Young kangaroo and Rachel Mayer as Sour’s BFF;; Harmony Taggart as Gertrude McFuzz;; Eli Jensen as General Ghengis Khan Schmitz;; Rowan Warren as Horton and Sam Kuhns as the Cat in the Hat;; Patrick Davison and Julia Siminitus as Mr. and Mrs. Mayor;; and Kuhns and Ethan DeWitt as Jo-­Jo. The show opens Thursday and runs through Saturday night.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRISTOL. Sunday service, 10:15 a.m., Sunday school, 11 a.m.; contact person Deacon Stephen Ahearn, 453-­4145. For special events, visit First Baptist Church, Bristol, VT, on Facebook. A welcoming family-­ oriented church.

BRANDON BAPTIST CHURCH. Routes 7 and 73 West, Brandon. Sunday services, 11 a.m.; adult and young adult Bible study, 10 a.m.; Sunday school for ages 5 and up.

Wednesday prayer and Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Handicap accessible. 247-­3339 or www.brandonbaptistchurch.org.

Charlotte CHARLOTTE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Church Hill Road. The Rev. Susan Cooke Kittredge, pastor. 10 a.m.: Worship service and Sunday school. 425-­ 3176.

FOREST DALE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1895 Forest Dale Road, Brandon. The Rev. John McDonald, pastor. Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Growth Groups on Sunday for all ages, 9:45 a.m. Handicap accessible. 247-­ 6748 or ForestDaleWesleyan@gmail.com.

GRACE CHURCH. Route 73, Forest Dale — part of St. Thomas and Grace Episcopal Church. Currently worshipping at St. Thomas Church in Brandon Village.

8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, no music; 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist, family-­friendly service with music. Sunday morning program for children preschool and older (during the school year). 247-­6759. The Rev. Margaret (Margo) Fletcher, rector.

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

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2894 Spear St. Father David G. Cray. Sunday Mass, 8 and 11 a.m. Weekday Masses, Tuesday and Thursday, 5:15 p.m. AA Meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m. 802-­425-­ 2637, carmel@gmavt.net, www.olmcvt.org.

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

Cornwall FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF CORNWALL. Route 30. The Rev. Dr. Mary Kay Schueneman, pastor. Sunday worship 9:30 a.m., with nursery care and Christian education provided. 462-­3111 or cccucc@ shoreham.net.

East Middlebury EAST MIDDLEBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Corner of Routes 125 and 116. Bob Bushman, pastor. Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors. Sunday worship, 9 a.m.; contemporary service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school during 9 a.m. service. 388-­7423.

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

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

Ferrisburgh CROSS ROADS CHAPEL. Ferrisburgh Center, Union Meeting Hall (the brick church), Route 7 and Middlebrook Road.

Pastor Charles Paolantonio. Evangelical free church. Sunday worship 10 a.m. 425-­ 3625, DrPal2@yahoo.com or Cross Roads on Facebook.

ST. MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 38 Carver St. Fr. Vincent Onunkwo, Admin. Mass schedule at St. Mary’s, Saturday, 4 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.; Mass at St. Agnes’ in Leicester, Sunday, 8 a.m. 247-­6351.

FERRISBURGH CENTER COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Route 7, Ferrisburgh, next to the town offices/ Grange hall. Parking lot. The Rev. Jill C. Robinson and team. Sunday worship, 9 a.m. (802) 876-­7622.

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

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

Bridport BRIDPORT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. (Conservative Congregational Church Conference). The Rev. Tim Franklin, pastor. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; worship service, 10:30 a.m. Coffee hour immediately after service. 758-­2227 or www.bridportchurch.com.

HOPE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP. Bridport Community Hall, 52 Middle Road.

Pastor Jeff Kauffman. Age graded Bible classes, 9 a.m. Second service, 10:30 a.m.

Bible studies on Sunday nights. 759-­2922 or hopecommunityfellowship.org.

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

Bristol BRISTOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP. Meet at the River, 400 Rocky Dale Road.

Sunday, 9 a.m. 453-­2660 or 453-­2614. www.bristolcf.org.

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

NEW HAVEN UNITED REFORMED CHURCH. 1660 Ethan Allen Highway (Route 7). Sunday services, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday school 11:30 a.m. 388-­1345.

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

453-­4712.

TERASEM MOVEMENT TRANSRELIGION. 2 Park Place.

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

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

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

NEW HAVEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. The Rev. Abby Gackenheimer, pastor. Church services and Sunday school at 10 a.m. on Sunday. 453-­3777.

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

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

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

Brandon/Forest Dale BRANDON BAHA’I COMMUNITY. Meets for regular Sunday morning devotions every Sunday at 10 a.m. For location information and more, call 247-­3919 or 345-­0373.

BRANDON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, U.C.C. A “God Is Still Speaking” church. Route 7, P.O. Box 97, Brandon.

The Rev. William L. Bartholomew, interim pastor. Sunday worship, 10 a.m. year round; Sunday school, 10 a.m. (October through May); choir Wednesday, 7 p.m.

(September through June). 247-­6121 or brandoncongregationalchurch@gmail.com.

Pennock, preacher. Worship assemblies, Sunday, 9 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. Bible study classes for adults and children, Sunday, 10:30 a.m., and Tuesday, 7 p.m. Call for free Bible study course or in-­home Bible study. Watch Bible Forum on MCTV-­15 (Middlebury) or NEAT-­19 (Bristol). 453-­ 5704 or 545-­4772.

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

Hinesburg SAINT JUDE THE APOSTLE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 10759 Route 116.

Father David G. Cray. Saturday Mass, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Mass, 9:30 a.m. Weekday Masses Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation, Saturday, 4 p.m., and by appointment.

802-­482-­2290, stjude@gmavt.net, www. stjudevt.org.

Leicester COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 39 Windy Knoll Lane. The Rev. Philip Smith, pastor. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship service, 11 a.m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Men’s Breakfast, every third Saturday, September through May. ST. AGNES’ ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Leicester Whiting Road.

Fr. Vincent Onunkwo, Admin. Mass on Sunday, 8 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s in Brandon, Saturday, 4 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. Telephone (May though October): 247-­6351.Lincoln

Orwell FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. The Rev. David Anderson, pastor. Sunday worship service, 10 a.m. 948-­2900.

SAINT PAUL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. The Rev. Henry Ferman. Mass Sunday, 10:30 a.m., and Tuesday, 7 p.m.

468-­5706.

Ripton RIPTON COMMUNITY CHURCH, UNITED METHODIST. All are welcome. Service at 4 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month.

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

453-­4610 or www.sunray.org.

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

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

ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. On the green in Middlebury. The Rev. Dr. Susan E. McGarry, rector. Sunday morning services, July and August, 9 a.m.; September through June, services at 8 and 10:30 a.m., adult education and choir at 9 a.m. (child care available), and Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays: Communion in the chapel, 12:05 p.m.

Thursdays, Christian meditation, 4 p.m.

388-­7200 or www.ststephensmidd.org.

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

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY, MIDDLEBURY. Middlebury Community House, Main and Seymour streets, Sunday, 10 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m., Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF MIDDLEBURY (UCC). 2 Main St. The Rev. Andrew Nagy-­Benson, pastor. Sunday worship and church school at 10 a.m.

Nursery care provided. 388-­7634.

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

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

ECKANKAR. Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 7-­8 p.m. Info: megan.elberty@gmail.com.

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

HAVURAH, THE JEWISH CONGREGATION OF ADDISON COUNTY. Havurah House, 56 North Pleasant St. A connection to Judaism and Jewish life. Independent and unaffiliated.

High Holy Day services are held jointly with Middlebury College Hillel. Weekly Hebrew school from September to May. 388-­8946 or www.havurahaddisoncounty.org.

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

Times and dates at www.memorialbaptistvt. org or 388-­7472.

MIDDLEBURY FRIENDS MEETING (SOCIETY OF FRIENDS: QUAKERS).

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

MIDDLEBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Corner of Route 7 and Seminary Street. Rev. Jill Colley-­Robinson, Congregational Care minister and quarter-­ time coordinating pastor. Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors. A Reconciling

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

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

Salisbury SALISBURY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST). The Rev. John Grivetti, pastor.

Sunday worship service, 10 a.m., church school 10 a.m.

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

Holy Eucharist on Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m., with child care during the 10 a.m. service.

877-­3322 or www.saintpaulsvergennes.org.

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

ST. PETER’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. The Rev. Yvon Royer, pastor.

Masses: Saturday, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 3:30-­ 4:15 p.m.; Sunday, 10-­10:15 a.m.

SHOREHAM FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-­UCC. The Rev. Gary O’Gorman, pastor. Intersection of Main and School streets. Sunday service, 10 a.m., with child care available. Handicap accessible. 897-­ 2687.

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

THE SANGHA AT CVUUS. Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society.

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

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

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

453-­4927.

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

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH. 73 Church St., Vergennes. The Rev. Phillip Westra, pastor.

Sunday worship services: 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday school and Bible study for all ages. 877-­2500.

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

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

Monkton MONKTON FRIENDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. The Rev. Bill Elwell, pastor. Sunday worship, 8:45 a.m.

453-­2321 or rescueme97@yahoo.com.

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

Pastor Mike Oldham, senior pastor.

Sunday school (all ages), 9 a.m.; worship service and children’s church, 10 a.m.; Spanish worship service, 11 a.m.: prayer open house, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-­8 p.m.

Phone, 877-­3903; fax, 877-­3924; e-­mail, contact@agccvt.org; website, www.agccvt. org.

PANTON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH. 49 Adams Ferry Road, just around the corner from the Panton General Store. Eric Carter, teaching pastor. Sunday: Sunday school and adult Bible study, 9:30 a.m.; worship service, 10:30 a.m., with nursery and junior church for ages 5 and under. Wednesday evening Bible study is held in a local home; call for details. 475-­ 2656.

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

MIDDLEBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Route 7 and Seminary Street.

first Sunday. Starksboro Senior Meal, 11: 30 a.m., fourth Thursday, January-­October, Brenda Boutin, senior meal coordinator, 453-­6354, mtgazette@earthlink.net.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STARKSBORO. 2806 Vermont Route 116. 453-­5577. Pastor Larry Detweiler, (802) 434-­6715 (home), (802) 989-­2679 (cell), email revdets@gmail.com. Sunday mornings: 10 a.m., Chat, Chew and Renew, adult Bible study and fellowship; 10 a.m.-­ noon, Sunday’s Cool youth Bible study and fellowship (grades K-­7); 11 a.m., Sunday worship, with Communion monthly on the

VERGENNES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Main Street, Vergennes, across from the Vergennes Opera House. Street parking. The Rev. Jill Colley Robinson and Rev. Mike Doran. During July, the congregation will worship at the West Addison UMC at 9 a.m. During August, Sunday worship in Vergennes is at 9 a.m., returning to 10:30 a.m. in September. (802) 877-­3376.

VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. 862 Route 7. Tim Taylor, pastor. Sunday: Bible hour classes (for all ages), 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; evening service, 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Adult prayer and Bible study, AWANA Clubs (for boys and girls 3 years to 6th grade), JaM Junior High Group, Youth Group (high school), 6:30 p.m.

Nursery (birth to 3 years) provided for all services. Deaf interpretation available.

877-­3393.

Weybridge WEYBRIDGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. The Rev. Daniel Cooperrider, pastor. Sunday worship at 10 a.m.

Childcare provided. Visit weybridgechurch. org. 545-­2579.

Whiting WHITING COMMUNITY CHURCH. Brett Cody, pastor. Sunday school for all ages, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning service, 10:30 a.m. 623-­8171.

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By  the  way  (Continued  from  Page  1A) submit  a  letter  of  interest  to  the  Monkton  Central  School  Board  by  this  coming  Monday.  The  board  will  meet  with  interested  individuals  on  Tuesday,  Nov.  17,  a  meeting  that  will  take  place  at  8  p.m.  at  MAUHS.  Send  your  letter  of  interest  to  kwheeler@anesu. org  or  by  postal  mail  to  Monk-­ ton  Central  School  Board,  c/o  Catrina  DiNapoli,  Assistant  Su-­ perintendent  of  Schools,  Addison  Northeast  Supervisory  Union,  72  Munsill  Ave.,  Suite  601,  Bristol,  VT  05443.

LOCAL  LOGGER  MIKE  Quinn  is  one  subject  of  Weybridge  photographer  George  Belleroseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  new  exhibit  at  the  Vermont  Folklife  Center.

Photo  by  George  Bellerose

Loggers  (Continued  from  Page  1A) Machineâ&#x20AC;?  grew  out  of  many  things:  his  own  great  pleasure  in  being  in  the  woods,  his  desire  to  reconnect  the  viewer  to  occupations  once  cen-­ tral  to  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  landscape  but  now  increasingly  marginalized,  and  his  desire  to  tell  the  menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  own  stories  through  words  and  images. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My  job  is  the  people,  not  the  view  from  30,000  feet,â&#x20AC;?  said  Bellerose,  whose  striking  images  take  you  di-­ rectly  to  his  subjectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  obvious  love  of  what  the  exhibit  characterizes  as  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;grittiness  of  the  contemporary  loggerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  life,  albeit  a  life  conducted  DPLGVW WKH PDJQLÂżFHQW VHWWLQJ RI WKH forest.â&#x20AC;?

The  exhibit  largely  presents  the  men  in  their  own  words,  accompa-­ nied  by  Belleroseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  photography.  It  is  in  many  ways  a  kind  of  hymn  to  the  integrity  of  work,  physical  labor,  a  job  well  done,  and  an  often  gener-­ ations-­old  tradition  of  hard-­earned  expertise  and  deep  camaraderie.  Bel-­ lerose  intentionally  chose  to  high-­ light  a  range  of  approaches  and  dif-­ fering  economies  of  scale,  as  applied  to  logging  and  making  oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  living  from  the  woods.  More  than  500  pho-­ tos  were  winnowed  down  to  70  for  the  exhibit.

7KH ÂżUVW URRP RI WKH H[KLELW LQ the  VFCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Main  Street  headquarters  in  Middlebury  is  devoted  to  smaller  crews,  like  Felionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  own  three-­man  crew  or  solo-­logger  Mike  Quinn,  that  approach  the  forest  with  a  chain  saw,  a  bull  dozer  and  a  skidder,  a  lot  of  chains  and  cables  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  a  lot  of  perseverance  and  ingenuity.

The  second  room  looks  at  larger  operations,  like  Jim  Lathropâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  log-­ JLQJ DQG FKLSSLQJ RXWÂżW QRZ EHLQJ taken  over  by  sons  Justin  and  Jason.  The  Bristol  business  employs  a  vari-­ able  crew  of  about  seven  guys  and  uses  far  larger  and  more  expensive  machinery  like  the  7-­ton  chipping  wheel  that  effortlessly  crunches  an  entire  trunk  into  wood  chips,  a  feller  buncher  (an  enormous  machine  that  literally  grabs  a  tree  and  severs  it  from  the  stump  in  seconds)  and  grap-­ ple  skidders,  whose  giant  claws  grab  the  felled  logs  and  speed  up  and  sim-­ Â

OVUHS students to present â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cinderellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; over two weekends BRANDON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Otter  Valley  Union  High  Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  award-­win-­ ning  Walking  Stick  Theatre  will  present  Rodgers  and  Hammer-­ steinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  musical  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cinderella,â&#x20AC;?  based  on  the  beloved  French  fairy  tale  by  Charles  Perrault.

Fifty  students  will  take  part  in  the  production,  which  will  be  pre-­ sented  at  Otter  Valley  Thursday-­ Saturday,  November  19-­21  at  7  p.m.,  and  on  Sunday,  Nov.  22,  at  2:30  p.m.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cinderellaâ&#x20AC;?  will  provide  won-­ derful  entertainment  for  the  whole  family.  The  musical  tells  the  story  of  a  young  woman  forced  into  a  life  of  servitude  by  her  cruel  stepmoth-­ er  and  self-­centered  stepsisters.  The  kind-­hearted  Cinderella  works  hard,  but  dreams  of  a  better  life.  With  help  from  her  fairy  godmoth-­ er,  Cinderella  is  transformed  into  a  SULQFHVV ZKR ÂżQGV KHU SULQFH Tickets  are  $8  in  advance  and  are  available  at  Carrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Florist  in  Bran-­ don.  Ticket  at  the  door  are  $9  for  senior,  students  and  children  ages  3  and  up,  and  $10  for  adults.

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He  also  called  loggers  tree  lovers  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  like  this  industrial  ballet,â&#x20AC;?  said  they  see  themselves  as  stewards  said  Bellerose,  as  he  of  the  land  and  want  describes  the  way  a  to  leave  the  wood-­ feller  buncher  rotates  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The forest lot  better  than  they  in  place,  cut  tree  in  largely calls the found  it. hand,  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;pirou-­ shots and they â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every  tree  has  ettes.â&#x20AC;? its  own  characteris-­ adapt with a The  difference  in  tics,â&#x20AC;?  said  Bellerose.  productivity  between  Plan B, Plan C â&#x20AC;&#x153;And  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  having  the  the  big  crews  and  the   7KLV Ă H[LELOLW\ experience  to  know,  small  ones  is  remark-­ and acceptance â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This  is  what  I  have  able.  A  feller  buncher  to  do  so  it  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  get  can  cut  a  1,000  trees  of man and hung  up  somewhere,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  a  day,  a  chain  sawyer  machineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s limits â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This  is  what  it  will  can  cut  100,  accord-­ are a must and take  to  make  it  more  ing  to  Bellerose. for  the  separate the good convenient  The  second  room  person  in  the  skid-­ of  the  exhibit  also  stewards from der.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  problem  SURÂżOHV -LPÂśV EURWKHU WKH LUUHVSRQVLEOH solvers  and  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  Tom  Lathropâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  saw  ones.â&#x20AC;? talk  about  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Remem-­ mill,  which  produc-­ â&#x20AC;&#x201D; George Bellerose ber  the  tree  over  in  es  what  the  exhibit  such  and  such  cornerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  describes  as  â&#x20AC;&#x153;gold  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  it  could  have  been  VWDQGDUG´ KDUGZRRG Ă&#x20AC;RRULQJ ,Q WKH 20  years  ago,  because  some  of  them  Bristol  plant  the  trees  progress  from  have  gone  back  to  the  same  woodlot  debarking,  to  being  expertly  sawn  a  generation  later.  They  have  great  into  different  lengths  and  dimen-­ stories,  and  they  have  this  memory  sions,  through  the  drying  process  of  trees.â&#x20AC;? and  into  towering  stacks  of  prime  He  notes  how  many  of  the  men  OXPEHU DQG Ă&#x20AC;RRULQJ SURÂżOHG FRPH IURP IDUPLQJ RU ORJ-­ A  smaller  assortment  of  photos  ging  families  and  how  great  a  role  details  the  work  of  cutting  roads  and  family  heritage  plays  in  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  replanting  trees  and  shows  the  glory  working  landscape.  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  for-­ of  the  trees  themselves.  A  handful  of  ests  are  80  percent  privately  owned,  historical  photos  show  what  logging  mostly  by  families,  said  Bellerose.  looked  like  in  Addison  County  circa  Loggers  work  for  small  companies  1875  and  into  the  early  1930s. or  for  themselves  and  carry  on  tradi-­ WORKING  LANDSCAPE tions  that  often  go  back  for  genera-­ Bellerose  characterizes  the  loggers  tions.  Bellerose  contrasts  the  differ-­ KHÂśV SURÂżOHG DV SUREOHP VROYHUV ence  in  scale  and  type  of  ownership  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  forest  largely  calls  the  shots  to  the  Maine  forests,  which  have  and  they  adapt  with  a  Plan  B,  Plan  been  mostly  owned  by  large  corpo-­

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The  Folklife  Center  will  host  a  panel  discussion  on  working  for-­ ests  next  Thursday,  Nov.  19,  from  5:30  to  7  p.m.  Panelists  will  include  Vermont  Commissioner  of  Forests,  Parks  and  Recreation  Michael  Sny-­ der  and  A.  Johnson  head  forester  Tom  Yager,  along  with  spokesper-­ sons  from  the  Vermont  Council  on  Rural  Development,  the  Vermont  Natural  Resources  Council  and  Ver-­ mont  Family  Forests.  The  event  is  free  and  open  to  the  public.  For  more  information,  call  388-­4964  or  go  to  vermontfolklifecenter.org As  with  Belleroseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  earlier  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forty-­ Six  Years  of  Pretty  Straight  Going:  The  Life  of  a  Family  Dairy  Farm,â&#x20AC;?  the  plan  is  for  the  exhibit  to  eventual-­ ly  be  made  into  a  book  published  by  the  Folklife  Center.  Bellerose  is  hard  at  work,  continuing  with  interviews  and  research,  on  that  longer  version  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Portrait  of  a  Forest.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Portrait  of  a  Forest:  Men  and  Ma-­ chineâ&#x20AC;?  runs  through  Jan.  9;Íž  gallery  hours  are  10  a.m.  to  5  p.m.,  Tuesday  through  Saturday.

Reporter  Gaen  Murphree  is  at  gaenm@addisonindependent.com.

E\ 6DUD 0F0DKRQ D ÂżQH GDQFHU trained  in  the  Mark  Morris  dance  technique.  Mark  Morris  has  been  very  active  in  the  Brooklyn  Parkin-­ sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  disease  community,  and  his  dancers  work  with  patients  achiev-­ ing  unbelievable  results.  McMahon  and  the  local  group  have  two  classes  scheduled  at  Middlebury  Fitness  for  people  with  Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  and  their  caregivers  on  two  upcoming  Fri-­ days:  Nov.  13  and  Dec.  18   from  9-­10:15  a.m.  All  are  welcome;Íž  no  experience  necessary.  Group  mem-­ ber  Lindi  Bortney  said  the  group  is  extremely  grateful  to  Middlebury  Fitness  for  the  donation  of  the  stu-­ To  those  Bristol  residents  who  dio  for  the  class. would  similarly  like  to  serve  their  town,  a  spot  on  the  Bristol  Elemen-­ Tick,  tick,  tick.  Friday  is  the  tary  School  Board  is  also  still  look-­ deadline  for  businesses  to  apply  ing  for  takers.  If  you  are  interested  for  a  $500  grant  from  the  Ad-­ in  serving  your  communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  el-­ dison  County  Economic  Devel-­ ementary  school  as  a  board  mem-­ opment  Corp.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Green  Energy  ber,  submit  a  letter  to  the  board  by  Grant  program.  Five  local  busi-­ Monday.  Like  the  Monkton  board,  nesses  will  win  these  grants  for  the  Bristol  board  will  meet  with  in-­ green  energy  projects.  Examples  terested  individuals  on  Tuesday  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  of  possible  projects  could  be  in-­ same  time  and  place.  Send  your  let-­ stalling  an  electric  car  charger  ter  of  interest  to  kwheeler@anesu. to  attract  customers  or  providing  org  or  to  Bristol  Elementary  School  discounts  on  bus  passes  for  com-­ Board,  c/o  Catrina  DiNapoli,  Assis-­ muting  employees  or  gas  cards  for  tant  Superintendent  of  Schools,  Ad-­ employees  to  carpool.  Winning  dison  Northeast  Supervisory  Union,  businesses  must  make  a  minimum  72  Munsill  Ave.,  Suite  601,  Bristol,  1:1  matching  contribution  to  the  VT  05443. project.  Membership  in  ACEDC  is  not  required.  To  apply,  go  on-­ UPDATE:  The  North  Pleasant  line  to  addisoncountyedc.org  and  Street  sewer  project  in  Middle-­ click  on  the  link  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;ACEDC  bury  that  was  scheduled  to  begin  Green  Energy  Grantsâ&#x20AC;?  link. this  past  Tuesday,  actually  be-­ gan  on  Wednesday.  Another  new  If  you  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  get  a  chance  to  wrinkle,  North  Pleasant  Street  check  out  the  Sheldon  Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ZLOO 127 EH FORVHG WR WUDIÂżF RYHU-­ recent  exhibit  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Warren  Kimble  All-­ night  on  Thursday  as  originally  American  Artist:  An  Eclectic  Ret-­ planned,  but  there  may  be  periods  rospective,â&#x20AC;?  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  worry.  The  Shel-­ when  High  Street  will  be  closed  to  don  has  extended  the  show  through  WKURXJK WUDIÂżF XQWLO WKH SURMHFW Dec.  31.  That  means  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  be  able  is  completed  on  Nov.  20.  At  these  to  see  Kimbleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  work  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  including  times  residents  will  need  to  enter  themes  other  than  the  folk  art  he  is  and  exit  at  Stewart  Lane. renowned  for  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  when  you  come  to  the  Sheldonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  holiday  open  Folks  in  the  Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  support  house  and  electric  train  display  on  group  that  meets  in  Bristol  told  us  Saturday  and  Sunday,  Dec.  5  and  6,  they  have  started  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;dance  with  as  well  as  any  other  day  in  Decem-­ Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;?  movement  class,  led  ber  that  they  are  open.

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Carpenter  (Continued  from  Page  1A) Army  gives  as  many  full  rides  to  the  college  of  your  choice  as  to  service  academies,  so  I  explored  that  op-­ tion.â&#x20AC;?  Carpenter  was  offered  a  full-­ride  527& 5HVHUYH 2IÂżFHU 7UDLQLQJ Corps)  scholarship  at  St.  Lawrence  University  in  exchange  for  four  years  of  military  service  after  he  gradu-­ ated.  He  accepted  and  went  on  to  ap-­ preciate  many  parts  of  the  military,  including  the  camaraderie  involved  in  daily  service  and  the  opportunity  WR VHH RWKHUV GHYHORS FRQÂżGHQFH DQG take  leadership  roles.  $V DQ RIÂżFHU &DUSHQWHU GLG WZR tours  of  duty  in  Germany,  and  one  in  Panama,  during  nine  years  in  the  regular  Army.

After  he  left  the  full-­time  service  in  1993,  Carpenter  signed  on  to  the  Vermont  Army  National  Guard,  where  he  continued  to  service  is  country,  but  his  roles  changed  and  grew.

Some  of  the  more  interesting  work  he  did  centered  around  the  Vermont  Guardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  special  relationships  with  the  small  European  nation  of  Mace-­ donia  (which  became  independent  from  the  former  Yugoslavia  in  1991)  and  with  the  West  African  Repub-­ lic  of  Senegal.  This  came  under  the  auspice  of  NATOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Partnership  for  Peace  program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vermont  is  one  of  the  only  states  where  the  National  Guard  worked  with  two  countries,â&#x20AC;?  Carpenter  said.

Some  of  the  work  was  as  a  mili-­ tary  adviser  (like  helping  foster  the  growth  of  Macedoniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  air  force  from  a  few  Piper  Cub  propeller  air-­ planes  to  more  sophisticated  heli-­ copters  and  rotary-­winged  aircraft),  though  it  grew  beyond  that.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  expanded  their  use  of  democ-­ racy,â&#x20AC;?  Carpenter  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  starts  out  military  to  military  then  military  to  civilian. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  went  over,  with  my  experience Â

BRIAN   CARPENTER in  agriculture,  on  improving  their  ability  to  export.â&#x20AC;?

He  also  worked  on  linking  Ver-­ mont  civilians  to  civilian  leaders  in  Macedonia  and  Senegal.  For  in-­ stance,  the  Guard  facilitated  visits  by  doctors  from  Fletcher  Allen  Health  Care  to  teach  them  how  to  use  some  medical  equipment,  and  visits  by  the  %XUOLQJWRQ ÂżUH FKLHI WR ZRUN ZLWK 0DFHGRQLDQ RIÂżFLDOV RQ HPHUJHQF\ response  plans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  building  capacity  for  the  country  and  help  them  modernize,â&#x20AC;?  Carpenter  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  trying  to  force  feed  anything,  we  were  try-­ ing  to  facilitate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  had  a  lot  of  contact  with  the  State  Department  and  (U.S.  Agency  for  International  Development)  â&#x20AC;Ś  we  were  working  with  a  lot  of  non-­gov-­ ernmental  organizations  within  the  country  that  have  similar  missions.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes  I  was  in  a  business  suit,â&#x20AC;?  Carpenter  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  depends  on  what  you  were  trying  to  achieve.â&#x20AC;?

Carpenter  saw  his  responsibilities  expand  in  new  ways.

MAJ.  GEN.  STEVEN  Cray,  left,  congratulates  Gen.  Brian  Carpenter  on  his  retirement  from  the  Vermont  Army  National  Guard  in  September  2014.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;As  you  were  moved  up  the  chain  you  were  tasked  with  a  lot  of  things  you  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  think  you  would  be  as  a  young  lieutenant,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

Carpenter  earned  his  star  as  a  brig-­ adier  general  and  in  June  2011  was  named  the  Assistant  Adjutant  Gen-­ eral  for  Vermont,  which  meant  he  was  the  commander  of  the  Vermont  Army  National  Guard.  He  over-­ saw  the  roughly  3,000  personnel  in  the  Guard  and  was  responsible  for  equipment,  recruiting,  training  and  preparing  units  for  missions  both  do-­ mestic  and  abroad.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  hardest  part  was  when  our  units  were  deployed  and  we  had  to  bury  one  of  our  soldiers,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;To  say  goodbye  and  meet  with  their  families  was  always  incredibly  dif-­ ÂżFXOW ´ SERVING  CLOSER  TO  HOME He  felt  the  most  rewarding  expe-­ rience  in  the  military  was  his  role  in  aiding  those  affected  by  Tropical  Storm  Irene.  The  massive  storm  in  August  2011  dumped  more  than  two  feet  of  rain  on  Vermont  in  a  short  amount  of  time.  Roads,  bridges  and  whole  buildings  were  washed  away;Íž  four  Vermonters  lost  their  lives.

It  was  only  a  few  months  after  he  had  become  Assistant  Adjutant  Gen-­ eral  that  Carpenter  was  tasked  with  heading  up  the  Army  Guardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  rebuild-­ ing  efforts.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vermont  was  devastated  and  we  did  a  lot  in  helping  the  state  recover  from  that,â&#x20AC;?  Carpenter  recalled.

Five  Vermont  Guard  units  deployed  personnel  to  numerous  Vermont  lo-­ cations  where  they  helped  state  and  municipal  highway  crews  rebuild  both  local  and  state  roadways.  At  the  time,  Gov.  Shumlin  praised  the  Guard  VSHFLÂżFDOO\ IRU UHEXLOGLQJ 5RXWH and  Davis  Road  in  Cavendish,  Route  9  near  Marlboro,  Route  100  around  Wardsboro,  and  parts  of  Pike  Falls  and  Turkey  Mountain  roads  in  Jamai-­ ca  where  the  road  was  washed  away,  among  other  services.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  hoped  to  make  the  residents  of  the  townships  that  were  heavily  impacted  feel  like  someone  cared  and  was  trying  to  recreate  a  life  for  them,â&#x20AC;?  Carpenter  said.

He  recalls  those  days  as  requiring  a  large  time  commitment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  was  always  a  lot  of  hours  â&#x20AC;Ś  You  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  do  it  for  the  money,â&#x20AC;?  Car-­ penter  said.  It  also  required  him  to  shift  a  lot  of  his  attention  from  his  business  to  the  Guard  work.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone  was  under-­ standing,â&#x20AC;?  he  said  of  his  colleagues  at  Champlain  Valley  Equipment.  As  a  general,  Carpenter  was  work-­ ing  for  the  Guard  an  average  of  20  hours  per  week  plus  six  weeks  of  active  duty  in  the  summer.  He  said  that  back  in  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;93  it  started  as  just  one  weekend  a  month  and  two  weeks  in  the  summer,  but  the  commitment  just  kept  getting  longer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  have  a  saying,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  just  the  service  member  who  serves,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  family  who  serves,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?  Carpenter  said.

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MIDDLEBURY  NATIVE  BRIAN  Carpenter  and  his  wife,  Nanette,  meet  with  First  Lady  Michelle  Obama  at  a  ceremony  when  he  received  his  brigadier  generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  star  in  2011.

He  credits  his  wife,  Nanette,  and  in  the  local  government.  It  seems  that  his  children,  Olivia  (a  19-­year-­old  Carpenter  is  always  willing  and  ready  sophomore  at  the  University  of  New  to  serve  when  duty  calls.  When  the  England)  and  Spencer  (a  16-­year-­old  town  was  divided  over  the  future  of  junior  at  MUHS),  for  doing  their  part  WKH WRZQ RIÂżFHV KH GHFLGHG WR WDNH to  make  his  service  in  the  action.  military  possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  seemed  to  me  that  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  biggest  transi-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;The biggest the  town  was  starting  tion  (since  retiring  in  skill I learned to  come  unglued  and  September  2014)  was  that translated I  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  criticize  it  having  time  on  the  to business is without  being  active  in  weekends  with  my  fam-­ delegation. You it.â&#x20AC;? ily,â&#x20AC;?  Carpenter  said.  So  in  2014  he  decid-­ have to realize Now  a  veteran,  Car-­ ed  to  run  for  selectboard  penter  has  translated  that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t and  won.  He  will  be  the  skills  he  acquired  in  do anything serving  until  2017  and,  the  military  to  his  job  yourself and unsurprisingly,  says  it  is  as  the  owner  of  Cham-­ learn to trust the going  well  so  far.  plain  Valley  Equipment,  team you put â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  enjoyed  doing  ZKLFK KDV ÂżYH 9HUPRQW it;Íž  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  been  a  lot  of  fun,â&#x20AC;?  together.â&#x20AC;? locations.  he  said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  biggest  skill  I  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Brian Carpenter CHANGES  IN  THE  learned  that  translated  ARMY to  business  is  delegation,â&#x20AC;?  Carpenter  Carpenter  has  seen  changes  in  the  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  have  to  realize  that  you  Army  during  his  career;Íž  one  notable  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  do  anything  yourself  and  learn  one  is  the  relationship  internally  be-­ to  trust  the  team  you  put  together.  In  tween  members  in  different  parts  of  the  military,  you  create  teams  using  the  service.  He  touched  on  the  shift  the  strength  of  each  person  and  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  in  attitudes  toward  those  in  the  Guard  what  I  attempt  to  do  here.â&#x20AC;? and  Army  Reserve  as  opposed  to  sol-­ Although  he  has  now  retired  from  diers  in  active  combat.  Carpenterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  Guard,  Carpenter  is  far  from  idle.  perspective  is  from  both  sides  as  he  When  he  is  not  busy  managing  his  served  in  active  duty  for  nine  years  business,  he  offers  his  time  to  further  before  joining  the  National  Guard.  serve  the  town  by  becoming  involved  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Guard  and  Reserves  were Â

typically  looked  down  upon  back  in  the  1980s  and  early  1990s,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  was  a  lot  of  tension  between  the  different  sections  of  the  service.â&#x20AC;? +RZHYHU DIWHU WKH ÂżUVW ,UDT ZDU known  as  Operation  Desert  Storm,  in  1991,  the  Guard  and  Reserve  forces  were  acutely  aware  of  the  possibility  of  being  called  upon,  and  the  gov-­ ernment  allocated  more  resources  toward  equipping  and  modernizing  those  sectors  of  the  military.  The  differences  between  units  VHHPHG HYHQ OHVV VLJQLÂżFDQW LQ WKH wake  of  the  terrorist  attacks  of  Sept.  11,  2001.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;During  the  aftermath  of  9/11,  we  had  guard  units  going  out  the  door  with  similar  equipment  to  those  in  active  duty  and  they  were  serving  side  by  side.  You  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  tell  which  unit  was  which  unless  you  recog-­ nized  the  patch  on  the  sleeve,â&#x20AC;?  Car-­ penter  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Guard  earned  a  lot  of  respect  for  their  service  during  this  time  as  well  as  in  Iraqi  Freedom  (the  Iraq  war  that  began  in  2003)  and  Enduring  Freedom  (the  war  in  Afghanistan).  I  would  say  that  we  have  never  had  all  branches  as  strong  as  they  are  today.â&#x20AC;?

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  note:  Brianna  McKinley  is  a  senior  at  Saint  Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  College  and  an  intern  for  the  Addison  Inde-­ pendent.