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A VUHS twosome are the Independent’s co-players of the year in local boys’ soccer. See Page 1B.

Beer to go A Vergennes business is selling microbeers on tap that you can take home. See Page 14A.

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Vol. 68 No. 46

Middlebury, Vermont

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Thursday, November 13, 2014

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42 Pages

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PAGE  2A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  November  13,  2014

Bailey to take place of Cliver on the Brandon selectboard

Vt. Sun reaps benefits of solar

Prices finally fall to break-even point By  EVAN  JOHNSON MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  think  that  with  a  name  like  Vermont  Sun  Fitness  Center,  Steve  Hareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  busi-­ ness  would  have  gone  solar  sooner.

The  notion  of  installing  solar  power  panels  at  the  gym  off  Ex-­ change  Street  in  Middlebury  did  occur  to  Hare  about  a  decade  ago.  But  back  then,  the  businessman  says,  solar  arrays  were  expensive  and  took  a  longer  period  to  pay  off  installation  costs  than  they  do  now.

Now,  he  says,  thanks  to  changes  in  technology  and  production  tech-­ niques,  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  changed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ten  years  ago  it  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  make  much  sense,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  was  cost-­ ly,  it  was  hard  to  see  the  payback  and  the  incentives  werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  as  good.  Now  it  makes  sense  not  only  from  the  perspective  that  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  good  for  the  planet,  it  makes  economic  sense.â&#x20AC;?

With  the  help  of  a  loan  from  the  National  Bank  of  Middlebury,  Hare  over  the  past  few  months  installed  DUUD\V RQ WKH URRI DQG LQ WKH ¿HOG adjacent  to  the  gym.  Construction  began  this  past  July  and  the  array  was  fully  operational  in  September.

The  stationary  solar  panels  on  the  roof  produce  60  kilowatts  of  power  while  21  photovoltaic  track-­ ers  on  the  lawn,  which  move  with  the  sun,  produce  84  kilowatts.  So  the  entire  array  is  rated  for  144  kilowatts,  but  on  a  sunny  day  it  ac-­ tually  produces  much  more.  Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  because  the  trackers  follow  the  sun  throughout  the  day  and  therefore  out  produce  their  rated  capacity.  The  stationary  panels  on  the  roof  generate  the  most  electricity  only  while  the  sun  is  directly  overhead.

The  energy  produced  by  the  ar-­ ray  goes  into  the  energy  grid  man-­ aged  by  Green  Mountain  Power.  When  the  gym  receives  an  electric  bill,  the  electrical  utility  credits  Vermont  Sun  for  the  energy  con-­ tributed  to  the  grid  not  used  by  the  30,000-­square-­foot  building.

The  entire  array  generates  enough  for  40  homes,  Hare  says;Íž  much  more  electricity  than  the  gym  requires. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  easiest  way  to  look  at  it,â&#x20AC;?  he  explained.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  pro-­ ducing  more  power  than  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Â

VERMONT  SUN  OWNERS  Steve  and  Shelly  Hare  and  General  Manager  Ruth  Bullock  stand  in  the  new  solar  array  the  Middlebury  business  re-­ cently  installed.  The  trackers  are  more  lightweight  than  most  units  seen  across  the  county,  which  means  they  are  cheaper  to  build  and  operate.  Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

spending.  From  the  electricity  alone,  the  company  received  $2  million  in  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  producing  enough  electricity  grants  through  the  U.S.  Department  to  completely  get  rid  of  our  electric  of  Energyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sunshotâ&#x20AC;?  program,  bill.â&#x20AC;?  which  looks  to  reduce  the  cost  of  so-­ In  addition  to  lower  electric  bills,  lar  technology  to  compete  with  fos-­ Hare  says  he  and  his  wife  and  co-­ sil  fuels  or  other  energy  sources.  The  RZQHU 6KHOO\ UHFHLYH EHQHÂżWV IURP grants  were  used  to  test  and  develop  federal  and  state  tax  credits  -­-­  30  a  new  â&#x20AC;&#x153;suspensionâ&#x20AC;?  design  for  light-­ percent  at  the  federal  level  and  7.25  er-­weight  trackers  and  to  develop  percent  from  the  state.  As  production  methods  to  a  commercial  operation,  PDQXIDFWXUH 6RODĂ&#x20AC;HFWÂśV the  business  can  depreci-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now models  on  a  larger  ate  the  cost  of  the  panels,  (installing scale.  saving  them  even  more.    solar panels) While  Benderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Sus-­ pension  PV  Tracker  is  makes sense While  the  data  from  QR PRUH HIÂżFLHQW WKDQ the  arrays  are  still  com-­ not only from solar  trackers  produced  ing  in,  Hare  says  the  sav-­ the perspective by  other  companies,  he  ings  in  his  electric  bill  are  that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good says  the  ability  to  track  clear  enough,  averaging  for the planet, the  sun  makes  them  40  $4,000  per  month.  The  it makes SHUFHQW PRUH HIÂżFLHQW savings  may  be  higher  in  WKDQ RWKHU Âż[HG DUUD\V economic the  summer  and  lower  in  RQ URRIV RU LQ ÂżHOGV sense.â&#x20AC;? the  winter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  great  advantage  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Steve Hare is  you  get  energy  at  a  Hare  said  he  antici-­ pated  the  array  would  pretty  constant  rate  all  pay  back  the  $500,000  price  tag  in  day  long,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;On  a  sunny  day,  10  years. probably  within  an  hour  of  sunrise,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  will  come  a  point  in  10  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  working  at  full  power.  Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  years  where  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  have  that  loan  very  advantageous  in  the  summer,  paid  off  and  then  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  be  earning  when  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  hitting  peaks  in  the  grid  money,â&#x20AC;?  he  said. usually  in  the  late  afternoon  or  early  FOLLOWING  THE  SUN HYHQLQJ ,I \RX ORRN DW D Âż[HG 39 The  man  behind  the  sun-­tracking  (photovoltaic)  that  faces  south,  the  solar  array  is  Bill  Bender,  the  presi-­ sun  sets  on  them  at  around  four  or  GHQW RI 6RODĂ&#x20AC;HFW D VRODU SDQHO FRP-­ ÂżYH LQ WKH DIWHUQRRQ DQG DIWHU WKDW pany  that  he  has  been  growing  since  only  shines)  on  the  back  of  them.  2007  in  Norwich.  In  2011  and  2013  You  get  zero  power  then,  but  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â

when  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  hitting  the  peak  in  the  grid.â&#x20AC;?

The  advantage  Benderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  design  has  over  other  solar  trackers  is  that  it  is  much  lighter.  The  panels  from  6RODĂ&#x20AC;HFW UHGXFH SRXQGV RI steel  to  seven  pounds  of  steel  cable  in  a  design  that  supports  the  array  like  a  suspension  bridge.  The  re-­ duced  material  allows  the  panels  to  move  faster  to  their  resting  position  in  the  event  of  a  wind  or  snowstorm.  The  panels  can  also  incline  to  allow  snow  to  slide  off  in  the  winter.

Other  companies  have  also  used  Benderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  design.  Norwich  Tech-­ nologies,  another  solar  company  LQ 1RUZLFK XVHG 6RODĂ&#x20AC;HFWÂśV VXV-­ pension  technology  in  a  parabolic  trough,  which  concentrates  the  sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  energy  with  curved  mirrors  to  heat  D WXEH RI Ă&#x20AC;XLG WKDW FDQ EH XVHG IRU purposes  including  heat  or  electric-­ ity  generation.  The  company  won  a  $677,504  Department  of  Energy  grant  last  month.

POPULAR  SOLAR,  UNPOPULAR  SITE   According  to  the  technology  re-­ source  group  Tech  Republic,  2013  saw  more  solar  arrays  installed  in  the  United  States  than  in  the  past  25  years.  In  Vermont,  the  popularity  of  solar  arrays  and  the  increase  in  their  production  has  sparked  discussion  around  how  and  where  solar  arrays  should  be  sited.  Bill  Bender  said  the  discussion Â

about  how  and  where  to  place  solar  arrays  is  only  going  to  gain  preva-­ lence  as  solar  becomes  more  popu-­ lar.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  big  challenge  and  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  be  a  bigger  challenge  because  we  need  a  lot  of  solar  in  Vermont  and  everywhere  else,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  need  thousands  of  acres  in  order  to  meet  our  renewable  goals.â&#x20AC;?  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  real  and  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  under  our  noses,â&#x20AC;?  he  added.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;And  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  take  a  change  in  our  landscape  in  order  to  address  it.â&#x20AC;?

Bender  said  heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  like  to  avoid  having  his  arrays  obstructing  views  or  using  up  agricultural  land,  but  said  that  oftentimes,  regulations  on  where  solar  arrays  can  be  placed  leave  people  with  little  choice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  we  have  issues  from  a  regulatory  perspective  and  I  think  the  state  has  to  address  that,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some  of  it  is  changing  the  aesthet-­ ics  and  what  people  expect.  Ulti-­ mately,  people  will  get  more  used  to  it  as  they  see  more  of  it,  but,  short  term,  that  is  a  challenge.â&#x20AC;?  But  with  little  risk  and  a  big  pay-­ back,  Steve  Hare  said  the  decision  to  install  the  array  at  Vermont  Sun  was  simple.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  a  risk  like  putting  a  busi-­ ness  together  or  taking  a  risk  that  might  succeed  or  might  not,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  guarantee.  It  shines,  you  make  electricity  and  you  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  pay  your  electric  bill.â&#x20AC;? Â

By  LEE  J.  KAHRS BRANDON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  A  former  banking  professional  has  been  has  been  ap-­ pointed  to  the  Brandon  selectboard.

The  board  approved  the  appoint-­ ment  of  Doug  Bailey  at  a  regular  PHHWLQJ 0RQGD\ QLJKW ¿OOLQJ WKH seat  vacated  by  Blaine  Cliver,  who  retired  from  the  board  last  month.

Bailey  was  one  of  four  applicants  for  the  position.  The  others  were  Dennis  Reisenweaver,  Jeff  Stewart  and  Seth  Hopkins.

The  selectboard  interviewed  three  of  the  four  candidates  at  a  specially  warned  executive  session  prior  to  the  regular  meeting  Monday  night,  and  announced  their  decision  in  open  session  following  the  interviews.  Reisenweaver  was  not  present  for  an  interview.

Bailey,  63,  spent  30  years  as  a  banking  ex-­ ecutive  with  â&#x20AC;&#x153;He (Doug First  Ver-­ mont  Bank  Bailey) and  TD  will bring Bank  North.  experience in He  was  a  member  of  banking and the  Bran-­ Ă&#x20AC;QDQFH DQG don  Area  we believe Chamber  of  he will be an Commerce  for  10  years  asset to the and  served  board.â&#x20AC;? as  the  cham-­ â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dave Atherton berâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  execu-­ tive  director  for  two  years.  He  also  represented  Brandon  on  the  Otter  Valley  School  Board  for  six  years,  and  was  chair  of  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Jobs  for  Vermont  Graduates  Committee  in  the  early  1990s  that  helped  high  school  students  who  werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  college-­bound  ¿QG WKH SRVW VHFRQGDU\ MRE WUDLQLQJ Bailey  lives  with  his  wife,  Dawn,  on  Old  Basin  Road  in  Brandon.

Selectman  Dave  Atherton  said  Monday  night  that  Bailey  was  well  TXDOLÂżHG IRU WKH MRE JLYHQ WKH WRZQ budget  challenges  over  the  last  two  years â&#x20AC;&#x153;He  will  bring  experience  in  bank-­ LQJ DQG ÂżQDQFH DQG ZH EHOLHYH KH will  be  an  asset  to  the  board,â&#x20AC;?  Ather-­ ton  said.

Selectman  Devon  Fuller  thanked  the  other  candidates  for  their  interest,  and  Selectman  Ethan  Swift  said  it  was  D ZHOO TXDOLÂżHG SRRO RI FDQGLGDWHV â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  was  not  an  easy  decision  to  make,  by  any  means,â&#x20AC;?  Swift  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each  candidate  possessed  special  VNLOOV WKDW ZRXOG KDYH EHQHÂżWWHG the  selectboard  in  special  ways,  and  we  want  to  thank  them  for  throwing  their  hats  into  the  ring.â&#x20AC;?

Ilsley  Library  eyes  its  space  needs By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Ilsley  Library  Trustee  John  Freidin  on  Monday  up-­ dated  the  Middlebury  selectboard  on  the  libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ongoing  effort  to  look  at  its  program  needs  and  determine  the  best  way  to  house  them  within  the  Ils-­ ley  building  on  Main  Street.  Trustees  have  formed  a  committee  to  tackle  to  the  issue.  That  panel,  head-­ ed  by  Freidin,  has  circulated  a  public  VXUYH\ DQG YLVLWHG ÂżYH RWKHU OLEUDULHV that  have  recently  undertaken  renova-­ tion/expansion  projects.

Freidin  announced  the  library  board  will  hire  Barbara  Doyle-­Wilch,  the  former  dean  of  Library  and  Informa-­ tion  Services  at  Middlebury  College,  to  assist  trustees  as  they  examine  pro-­ gram  and  space  needs.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  process  that  will  be  done  carefully  and  deliber-­ ately  and  that  will  lapse  into  next  year, Â

according  to  Freidin.  The  study  might  ing,â&#x20AC;?  Freidin  said  of  the  work  done  result  in  a  construction  project  for  the  thus  far. library.

He  added  trustees  would  like  any  Freidin  said  there  are  three  com-­ work  that  might  be  done  on  the  library  ponents  to  the  libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  study.  First,  to  dovetail  with  planning  for  an  eco-­ trustees  will  agree  on  a  vision  of  what  nomic  development  initiative  the  town  kind  of  services  the  li-­ LV QRZ WU\LQJ WR GHÂżQH DQG brary  should  offer  to  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;There has ultimately  build  behind  community  during  the  been a real the  Ilsley. next  25  years.  Second,  li-­ In  other  action  on  Mon-­ learning curve, day,  EUDU\ RIÂżFLDOV ZLOO QHHG WR the  Middlebury  se-­ map  out  space  needed  to  and this has lectboard: deliver  the  services  estab-­ been very Â&#x2021; %ULHĂ&#x20AC;\ GLVFXVVHG lished  by  the  trustees.  And  rewarding.â&#x20AC;? a  request  from  Verizon  third,  trustees  will  put  out  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Trustee Wireless  to  replace  the  a  request  for  proposals  to  John Freidin Chipman  Hill  tower  to  DUFKLWHFWXUDO ÂżUPV LQWHU-­ support  â&#x20AC;&#x153;the  next  genera-­ ested  in  showing  how  the  tionâ&#x20AC;?  of  telecommunica-­ library  could  physically  meet  its  pro-­ WLRQV HTXLSPHQW 9HUL]RQ RIÂżFLDOV gramming  goals. have  submitted  some  preliminary  â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  has  been  a  real  learning  plans  to  the  town  showing  a  140-­foot-­ curve,  and  this  has  been  very  reward-­ (See  Ilsley  Library,  Page  3A)

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FRANCIE CACCAVO, LEFT, of Olivia’s Croutons, Ken Perine of the National Bank of Middlebury, Charlene Lewey of Lodestar Sales and Revenue Mangement and David Bradbury of the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies sit on a panel at last weeks Financing the Working Landscape conference held in Middlebury.

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Equality  still  elusive  for  women New  England  census  data  leave  cost.  Earlier  this  month,  the  Federal  little  doubt  that  future  economic  Reserve  Bank  of  Boston  Quarterly  growth  hinges  upon  making  the  published  an  article  we  wrote  call-­ most  of  our  homegrown  talent.  ing  for  action. :LWK WKH UHJLRQÂśV SRSXODWLRQ JURZWK Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  why:  Nationally,  women  only  one-­third  the  national  average,  head  just  22  percent  of  all  work-­ New  England  states  have  seen  a  25  ing  families,  but  they  are  nearly  40  percent  decrease  in  the  number  of  percent  of  all  low-­income  working  young  residents  ages  25-­34. families.  And  the  trajectory  is  get-­ In  anticipation  of  projected  short-­ ting  worse:  Between  2007  and  2012,  DJHV LQ NH\ ÂżHOGV VWDWHV LQFOXGLQJ the  share  of  low-­income  working  Vermont  have  ramped  families  headed  by  up  initiatives  to  at-­ women  increased  tract  out-­of-­state  tal-­ from  54  to  58  percent.   ent  to  state  colleges  or  :RUNLQJ ZRPHQ DUH universities,  and  have  more  likely  to  live  in  This  weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  writers  poverty  than  working  offered  incentives  to  graduates  who  stay.  are  Tiffany  Bluemle,  men,  and  the  reasons  These  initiatives  are  executive  director  of  for  the  gender  gap  are  important  elements  Vermont  Works  for  well-­documented: of  any  economic  de-­ Women,  and  Linda  Â&#x2021; /LPLWHG DFFHVV velopment  strategy,  Tarr-­Whelan,  a  for-­ to  programs  that  help  but  miss  the  point  on  mer  ambassador  to  families  balance  work  making  the  most  of  the  the  UN  Commis-­ and  family,  including  young  people  who  are  sion  on  the  Status  of  paid  sick  leave;Íž Women  and  chair  of  already  here. Â&#x2021; )HGHUDO DQG VWDWH Vermont  would  be  the  Task  Force  on  minimum  wages  that  wise  to  take  a  lead  Women  and  the  Ver-­ have  not  kept  pace  from  the  widely  ac-­ mont  Economy.

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Smart  economic  development  strategies  require  new  and  delib-­ erate  action  to  tap  the  full  poten-­ tial  of  women  and  girls.  Our  pol-­ icy  leaders  need  to  assert  without  hesitation  or  apology  that  gender  PDWWHUV 6SHFL¿F ZRUN QHHGV WR EH done  to  achieve  meaningful  gen-­ der-­disaggregated  data  to  provide  an  accurate  picture  of  how  many  women  are  in  and/or  preparing  for  STEM  (science,  technol-­ ogy,  engineering  and  math)  jobs.  Other  avenues  for  improvement  LQFOXGH VSHFL¿FDOO\ LGHQWLI\LQJ how  taxpayer  economic  devel-­ opment  projects  will  create  jobs  WKDW EHQH¿W ERWK PHQ DQG ZRPHQ and  assuring  that  women-­owned  EXVLQHVVHV EHQH¿W IURP VWDWH SUR-­ curement  contracts  and  access  to  capital.

Paying  attention  to  gender  is  smart  business  to  expand  econom-­ ic  growth.  Among  champions  of  gender  inclusion  are  world  leaders  and  pacesetters:  the  Bill  and  Me-­ linda  Gates  and  Nike  foundations,  WKH :RUOG %DQN DQG ,QWHUQDWLRQDO Monetary  Fund,  the  United  Na-­ tions,  Goldman  Sachs,  and  the  U.S.  Joint  Chiefs  of  Staff.  All  have  led  the  way  in  research  and  pro-­ grams  centered  around  the  strong  data  that  women  must  play  a  criti-­ cal  role  in  fueling  economic  devel-­ opment.  Now  we  must  do  the  same  in  Vermont.

Spending  is  replacing  parenting  in  some  families I  felt  the  need  to  respond  to  the  letter  to  the  editor  written  by  Ronnie  Chirnoff  regarding  uneasy  childhood  and  the  comparison  to  those  youth  who  are  successful  in  life  and  those  who  are  in  trouble.  (Addison  Inde-­ pendent,  Nov.  6,  page  5A.) About  a  year  ago  a  retired  family  doctor  wrote  a  letter  in  which  he  commented  that  he  felt  in  order  to  reduce  drug,  alcohol  and  abuse  in  todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  society  we  need  to  start  with  babies  as  soon  as  they  are  born.  I  believe  this  also.  I  did  not  work  when  raising  our  six  children  (I  worked  only  part  time  when  we  had  one  child)  then  stayed  home  until  last  RQH ZHQW WR ÂżUVW JUDGH , ZDV DEOH WR JR EDFN LQWR WKH QXUVLQJ ÂżHOG DW WKDW time.  I  feel  preschool  years  are  when  children  need  a  structured  schedule  WKDW JLYHV WKHP FRQÂżGHQFH VR WKH\ grow  up  to  be  responsible  young  people  and  adults.  A  daily  schedule  they  can  pretty  much  count  on  and  lots  of  home  time  and  play  time.

Today  I  have  observed  infants  and  small  children  being  taken  shopping,  to  concerts,  fairs,  etc.,  any  time  of  day  or  night  and  not  always  dressed  warmly.  This  makes  me  wonder  if  some  of  our  younger  parents  are  put-­ ting  their  recreation,  activities,  etc.,  ¿UVW UDWKHU WKDQ WKH UROH RI SDUHQW-­ ing?

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No  wonder  both  parents  have  to  work  full-­time.  Are  we  an  example  to  our  children  today  that  says  it  is  a  necessity  to  have  a  good-­paying  job  so  they  can  give  their  children  all  that  they  have  been  given  so  easily?

Are  we  a  materialistic  society?  A  friend  once  said  look  around  your  house  and  observe  just  what  you  have  WKDW \RX GRQœW UHDOO\ QHHG :KHQ

you  go  shopping  think  twice  before  buying  something  at  the  mall  stores.  I  feel  some  of  the  shopping  mall  stores  entice  our  young  people  to  spend  money.

I  also  feel  today  we  need  to  take  a  look  at  our  town  budgets,  school  budgets,  the  buildings  we  build  in  order  for  our  children  to  be  educated  and  say  do  we  really  need  this  in  order  to  run  our  town  and  educate  our  children.  Do  we  have  our  priorities  in  order? :KHQ , ZDV PDUULHG , KDG D EHG-­ room  set,  a  dinette  set  with  table  and  four  chairs  and  a  sofa  and  chair.  Over  the  years  I  built  my  home  into  a  warm  and  inviting  place  for  my  family.

Today  children  and  young  people  need  the  support  of  all  family  mem-­ bers.  I  remember  Barbara  Bush  saying,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grandparents  give  their  grandchildren  stability.â&#x20AC;?  This  is  a  dif-­ ÂżFXOW DQG FRPSHWLWLYH ZRUOG ZH OLYH in  now  days.

There  are  many  good  parents  today  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  I  am  not  saying  this  is  all  parents.  I  most  likely  will  get  nega-­ tive  feedback  but  felt  I  needed  to  share  my  thoughts. )URP D FRQÂżGHQW FRQWHQWHG grandmother  of  13  who  is  proud  of  all  her  grandchildren.

Ginger  Isham Williston

We  all  have  a  duty  in  forging  new  energy  alternatives Our  communitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  conversations  about  solar  siting,  the  gas  pipeline,  wind  turbines  and  tar  sands  elicit  frustrations,  concerns  and  blame  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  understandably  so.  For  me,  these  conversations  evoke  something  additional:  a  sense  of  duty. :H DUH JUDSSOLQJ ZLWK ZKHUH WKH energy  we  use  comes  from.  For  a  long  time,  these  realities  have  been  felt  somewhere  else,  in  a  place Â

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Jason  Kaye Middlebury

Letters to the Editor Van  Wyck  responds  to  criticism  about  voting  record There  is  a  saying  that  you  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  judge  a  book  by  its  cover.  Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  often  the  case  for  an  act  and  its  title  in  the  Vermont  Legislature.  So  it  is  with  Act  No.  31  (H.99),  an  act  relating  to  equal  pay.  Equal  pay  has  been  a  Vermont  law  since  2002  (and  federal  law  before  that)  and  I  support  equal  pay  for  equal  work.  Act  31,  however,  is  primarily  about  imposing  various  other  mandates  on  employers  and  contractors  in  Vermont.  This  is  the  reason  that  I  voted  against  it.

I  will  also  present  other  ex-­ planations  for  some  votes  I  have  made.  Shoreland  protection  should  be  decided  on  the  local  level,  not  ³RQH VL]H ¿WV DOO´ GHFLGHG RQ WKH state  level.  Lake  Champlain  is  very  different  than  Kettle  Pond  in  0DUVK¿HOG 3URSHUW\ RZQHUV KDYH a  vested  interest  in  water  quality  themselves  as  demonstrated  with  improvements  done  locally  at  Lake  Bomoseen.

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raising  the  minimum  wage  (it  had  already  increased  every  year  based  on  the  Consumer  Price  Index),  the  Legislature  can  not  override  the  laws  of  economics,  which  demon-­ strate  that  though  some  employees  will  have  increased  wages,  others  will  lose  their  jobs  and  have  a  zero  wage,  and  others  lower  wages  due  to  fewer  hours.

Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  minimum  wage  is  already  over  $1  more  than  New  Hampshireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ($7.25),  yet  ac-­ cording  to  a  2013  Census  report  Vermont  experienced  an  increase  in  the  percentage  of  people  living  in  poverty,  while  New  Hampshire  saw  a  decrease.  Ask  yourself  the  TXHVWLRQ :K\ QRW LQFUHDVH WKH minimum  wage  to  $20  per  hour?

Vermont  already  has  high  elec-­ tric  rates  and  net  metering  will  cause  them  to  increase  higher.  This  makes  Vermont  less  afford-­ able  for  families  and  businesses.  Given  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  struggling  econ-­ omy,  common  sense  dictates  that  we  must  have  competitive  energy Â

costs  to  have  a  competitive  busi-­ ness  environment.  Common  sense  also  indicates  that  a  small  state  of  some  625,000  cannot  supplant  the  federal  Consumer  Product  Safety  Commission  (or  FDA),  which  has  a  budget  of  over  $130  mil-­ OLRQ DQG RYHU HPSOR\HHV :H PXVW KDYH VRPH EDVLF FRQ¿GHQFH in  the  work  of  that  commission  with  respect  to  toxic  chemicals  in  consumer  products.

The  bottom  line  is  that  Vermont  must  make  wise  choices  based  RQ FRVWV DQG EHQHÂżWV XVLQJ DFWXDO GDWD DQG YHULÂżDEOH H[SHULHQFHV RU a  reasonable  expectation  of  suc-­ cess.  My  votes  have  been  based  on  that  criterion.  Please  contact  me  at  wvanwyck@leg.state.vt.us  if  you  have  any  questions  or  concerns,  or  view  :DUUHQ9DQ:\FN FRP. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  thankful  to  the  voters  who  elected  me  despite  the  recent  dis-­ tortions  about  my  record.

Rep.  Warren  Van  Wyck Ferrisburgh

Milne  is  backpedaling  on  his  pre-­election  pledge Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  become  disturbed  in  reading  about  Scott  Milne  spending  time  weighing  his  options  concerning  the  election  results.  As  recently  as  two  weeks  ago  he  indicated  that  the  election  should  be  determined  by  the  popular  vote.  Now  he  is  backpedal-­ ing  that,  considering  other  options.  His  option  of  requesting  a  recount  is  certainly  valid,  but  expensive,  as  Lt  Gov.  Phil  Scott  pointed  out  recently.

Now,  most  disturbing,  the  press  has  attributed  Milne  speaking  of  the  option  to  request  the  Legislature  vote,  not  on  the  popular  vote,  but Â

on  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;willâ&#x20AC;?  of  the  people  in  their  representative  districts.  This  posi-­ tion  has  been  clearly  embraced  by  House  Minority  Leader  Don  Turner.  Another  longtime  Republican,  Sen.  Benning,  is  more  uncertain  and  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  looking  to  him  (Milne)  for  some  guidance.â&#x20AC;?

7KLV ÂłRSWLRQ´ LV LQ FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW ZLWK Article  47  of  the  Vermont  Constitu-­ tion,  which  says  the  Legislature  should  elect  â&#x20AC;&#x153;for  whom  the  great-­ est  number  of  ballots  have  been  returned.â&#x20AC;?

This  was  done  recently  in  2002 Â

when  Republican  Jim  Douglas,  who  only  received  45  percent  (vs.  Peter  Shumlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  current  46-­plus  percent)  of  the  vote  was  elected  by  a  Demo-­ cratic  Legislature  over  the  Democrat  Doug  Racine.

The  Vermont  way  of  doing  the  right  thing.

How  Milne  comes  down  on  this  issue  will  a  clear  measure  of  his  Vermont  character.

Bob  Zeliff Chair,  Addison  County  Democrats Bridport

the  U.S.  Senate.  In  a  small  state  such  as  Vermont,  if  a  politician  loses  the  FRQ¿GHQFH RI WKH YRWHUV DV 6KXP-­ lin  has  done,  the  damage  may  be  beyond  repair.  An  advertising  cam-­ paign  funded  by  wealthy  individu-­ als,  corporations  and  lobbyists  can-­

not  compensate  for  a  sense  among  WKH YRWHUV WKDW DQ RI¿FH KROGHU ODFNV integrity  and  has  not  performed  ad-­ equately  on  the  job.  Eric  L.  Davis  is  professor  emeritus  of  political  science  at  Middlebury  College.

for  more  Vermonters  to  say  we  need  WR EXLOG PRUH VRODU EXW ¿OO LQ WKH blank),  AND  I  can  live  with  some  compromise  because  it  means  that  we  will  be  taking  one  more  step  to-­ ward  becoming  carbon  neutral.

There  is  one  â&#x20AC;&#x153;butâ&#x20AC;?  that  rubs  me  the  wrong  way: Â&#x2021; :H QHHG WR EXLOG PRUH VRODU but  not  in  a  way  that  would  ruin  my  view  of  the  landscape.  They  are  just  so  ugly.

I  do  feel  bad  for  those  poor  folks  in  New  Haven  who  have  a  solar  array  sitting  not  15  feet  from  their  back  door;Íž  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  more  than  visu-­

ally  invasive,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  physically  in  their  face.

But  when  it  comes  to  all  those  other  ugly  solar  arrays,  can  I  live  with  them?  No,  I  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.  But  I  havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  seen  those  ugly  ones,  I  only  see  the  ones  made  of  shiny  steel  and  pristine  glass  that  I  think  are  pretty  darn  cool.  I  actually  like  the  way  WKH\ ORRN :KHQ , GULYH SDVW D ÂżHOG with  a  hundred  of  these  technical  marvels  producing  energy  without  chugging  crap  into  the  clean  Ver-­ mont  air  I  think  it  looks  beautiful.

I  guess  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  no  accounting  for  taste.

Davis (Continued  from  Page  4A) Shumlin  has  a  long  way  to  go  to  win  back  the  trust  of  Vermonters.  I  am  not  sure  whether  he  can  be  a  vi-­ able  candidate  in  2016,  either  for  re-­election,  or,  should  Patrick  Leahy  decide  to  retire,  for  an  open  seat  in Â

Clippings (Continued  from  Page  4A) Some  of  the  problems  are  more  intractable.  Part  of  the  reason  de-­ velopers  get  sweetheart  deals  is  that  to  some  extent  they  wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  build  the  arrays  for  anything  less.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  their  money,  and  if  they  can  make  more  building  a  shopping  mall  in  Jersey  than  building  a  so-­ lar  array  in  Vermont,  most  would  build  the  mall.  So,  what  do  we  do  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  damn  them  for  their  greediness  and  never  get  a  solar  array  built  in  the  state?  Or  do  we  damn  them  for  their  greediness,  let  them  make  a  SURÂżW DQG VDYH WKH SODQHW" Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  what  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  really  about  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  stopping  global  warming,  slow-­ ing  the  rate  of  climate  change.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  big  deal  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  very  big  deal.  So  some  rich  jerk  gets  richer  sav-­ ing  the  planet,  at  least  we  have  the  planet.  So  what  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  love  to  see  is Â

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ADDISON COUNTY

Obituaries

Hazel Devino, 102, Bristol BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Hazel  S.  Devino,  age  102,  a  resident  of  the  Bristol  community  for  over  77  years,  died  Tuesday,  Nov.  11,  2014,  at  her  home.

Hazel  was  born  on  June  27,  1912,  to  Frank  and  Edith  Ladabouche  in  Fair  Haven,  the  second  oldest  of  14  children.  She  spent  early  years  there  and  moved  to  Burlington  as  a  young  adult  where  she  met  and  married  Rollie  E.  Devino  on  Oct.  28,  1934.

In  1937  Hazel  and  Rollie  moved  to  the  North  Street  farm  in  Bristol  where  she  remained  until  her  death.  During  this  time,  Hazel  learned  the  rigors  and  joys  of  dairy  farm-­ ing.  She  will  be  remembered  as  a  wonderful  mother  and  homemaker  who  perfected  the  arts  of  country  living  including  baking  perfect  pies,  vegetable  gardening,  canning,  quilt-­ ing,  sewing,  knitting  and  homemade  meals.  She  served  as  a  role  model  for  her  family  and  community.  Hazel  was  a  plainspoken  woman  who  inspired  many  by  her  example  of  hard  work  and  respect  for  others.

Hazel  is  survived  by  her  four  DONNA  WYMAN children,  Gary  and  wife  Barbara  of  Columbia,  Mo.;͞  Judith  Claire  of  The  Brandon  Area  Rescue  Squad,  South  Burlington;͞  Linda  Godard  P.O.  Box  232,  Brandon,  VT  05733,  and  husband  Larry  of  Shelburne;͞  or  to  Marble  Chapter  No.  80  O.E.S.,  and  Lois  Knapp  and  husband  Hugh  c/o  Marie  Perry,  22  Pine  St.,  South  Burlington,  VT  05403.

Donna Wyman, 72, Brandon BRANDON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Donna  Spaulding  Wyman,  72,  died  Tuesday,  Nov.  11,  2014,  at  her  home  in  Brandon.

6KH ZDV ERUQ LQ 6SULQJ¿ HOG RQ Dec.  10,  1941.  She  was  the  daughter  of  Herbert  and  Gertrude  (Rabatoy)  Spaulding  Sr.  She  grew  up  in  Pittsford  where  she  received  her  early  educa-­ tion  and  graduated  from  Pittsford  High  School,  class  of  1959.  She  graduated  from  the  Henry  Putnam  School  of  Nursing  in  Bennington,  class  of  1960.

On  June  17,  1961,  she  married  Rhodes  Wyman  in  Pittsford.  She  began  her  nursing  career  at  Porter  Hospital  in  Middlebury  where  she  worked  for  several  years.  She  later  joined  the  staff  at  the  Brandon  Training  School  for  several  years.  She  was  the  bookkeeper  for  the  family  business,  Wyman  &  Frasier  Sawmill,  for  many  years.  She  worked  in  food  service  at  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School  from  1990  until  retiring  in  2002.  She  afterwards  worked  with  the  visiting  nurses  for  two  additional  years.

She  was  a  founding  member  of  the  Neshobe  Sportsman  Club,  a  28-­year Â

member  of  the  Brandon  Rescue  Squad,  and  a  past  Worthy  Matron  of  Marble  Chapter  No.  80  Order  of  the  Eastern  Star.

Surviving  are  her  husband,  Rhodes  Wyman  of  Brandon;͞  her  son,  Tracey  Wyman  of  Brandon;͞  her  daughter,  Kelly  Wyman  Carter  of  Pittsford;͞  and  a  brother,  Herbert  Spaulding  Jr.  of  Conway,  S.C.  Four  grandchildren,  a  great-­granddaughter  and  several  nieces,  nephews  and  cousins  also  survive  her.

She  was  predeceased  by  her  parents  and  her  sister,  Nina  Flood.

A  private  funeral  service  will  be  held  at  a  later  date  at  the  Miller  &  Ketcham  Funeral  Home  in  Brandon.  Members  of  Marble  Chapter  No.  80  2UGHU RI WKH (DVWHUQ 6WDU ZLOO RI¿ FL ate.  A  private  burial  will  take  place  in  Pine  Hill  Cemetery.

The  family  will  receive  friends,  for  a  time  of  fellowship  and  remem-­ brance  â&#x20AC;&#x153;In  Celebration  of  Her  Lifeâ&#x20AC;?  on  Saturday,  Nov.  15,  2014,  from  noon  until  2  p.m.  at  the  Brandon  American  Legion  Post  55.

There  are  no  public  calling  hours.

Memorial  gifts  may  be  made  to Â

all  in  Rutland.  Surviving  are  her  husband,  Richard  Rixon  of  Brandon,  whom  she  married  March  26,  1975,  in  Rutland,  and  two  sons,  Alan  Rixon  and  David  Rixon,  both  of  Rutland.  Two  grand-­ children  and  several  nieces,  nephews  and  cousins  also  survive  her.

She  was  predeceased  by  her  parents  and  her  sister,  Audrey  Johnson.

A  private  graveside  committal  service  and  burial  will  take  place,  at  a  later  date,  in  the  family  lot  at  Goshen  Community  Cemetery.

There  are  no  public  calling  hours.

Memorial  gifts  may  be  made  to  The  Rutland  County  Humane  Society,  765  Stevens  Road,  Pittsford,  VT  05753,  or  to  the  Multiple  Sclerosis  Foundation,  6520  North  Andrews  Ave.,  Fort  Lauderdale,  FL  33309-­2130.

WHITING  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Casey  E.  Freeguard,  31,  of  Whiting  died  Monday  evening,  Nov.  10,  2014,  at  Fletcher  Allen  Health  Care  in  Burlington  after  a  brief  illness.

Born  Jan.  31,  1983,  in  Middlebury,  he  was  the  son  of  Gary  E.  and  Lori  L.  (Fagga)  Freeguard.

He  was  a  graduate  of  Otter  Valley  High  School,  class  of  2001.  He  was  self-­employed  in  the  concrete  construction  field,  operating  Casey  Freeguard  Concrete.

His  family  says  he  enjoyed  snowmobiling,  four-­wheeling,  hunting,  gardening  and  spending  time  with  his  daughter.

He  is  survived  by  his  parents,  Gary  and  Lori  Freeguard  of  Whiting;Íž  his  daughter,  Sophia Â

SANDRA Â RIXON

Irene LeBeouf, 87, North Ferrisburgh NORTH  FERRISBURGH  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Irene  Joyce  Knight  LeBeouf,  87,  of  North  Ferrisburgh  died  peacefully  in  her  sleep  on  Friday,  Nov.  7,  2014,  at  the  home  of  Ben  and  Kris  Dykema,  her  son-­in-­law  and  daughter.

She  was  born  June  23,  1927,  in  Waltham,  Mass.,  to  Orris  Knight  and  Grace  Hunt  Knight.  Primarily  she  was  raised  in  Shelburne  along-­ VLGH KHU ¿ YH VLEOLQJV 6KH JUDGXDWHG from  Shelburne  High  School  in  the  1946.  In  the  same  year  on  Sept.  1,  at  the  age  of  19,  she  married  Warren  LeBeouf.

Over  the  course  of  her  life  she Â

lived  in  Vermont,  California  and  Missouri.  Her  family  says  she  could  always  be  found  gardening,  praying,  visiting  with  friends  and  family,  or  playing  with  her  great-­grandchil-­ dren.  They  say  she  was  actively  involved  in  her  church  communities  and  loved  worshiping  with  other  believers.

She  is  survived  by  her  children,  Danny  LeBeouf,  Larry  and  Linda  Hepp,  Ben  and  Kris  Dykema,  CJ  and  Sandra  Smith,  and  Steve  and  Marti  Rutz;Íž  18  grandchildren;Íž  25  great-­ grandchildren;Íž  her  siblings  Norma  Knight  Chace  and  Frank  Knight;Íž Â

HAZEL  S.  DEVINO p.m.  A  Mass  of  Christian  burial  will  be  celebrated  11  a.m.  on  Saturday,  Nov.  15,  at  St.  Ambrose  Church  in  Bristol.  Interment  will  be  in  Mount  St.  Joseph  Cemetery  in  Bristol.

Please  join  the  family  to  celebrate  the  life  and  passing  of  our  extraor-­ dinary  mother  who  will  always  live  LQ RXU KHDUWV ¸

Casey Freeguard, 31, Whiting

Sandra Rixon, 72, Brandon BRANDON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Sandra  Carol  Rixon,  72,  died  Sunday,  Nov.  9,  2014,  at  Rutland  Regional  Medical  Center.

She  was  born  in  Hartford,  Conn.,  on  Dec.  21,  1941.  She  was  the  daughter  of  Carl  and  Esther  (Pratt)  Johnson.  She  grew  up  in  Rocky  Hill,  Conn.,  where  she  received  her  early  education  and  graduated  from  Farmington  (Conn.)  High  School,  class  of  1958.

Following  graduation  she  worked  as  a  waitress  at  several  various  restaurants  in  the  Avon,  Conn.,  area.  She  moved  to  Vermont  in  1973  and  worked  as  a  waitress  at  Royalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hearthside,  The  Fairmont,  121  West  and  the  Artful  Dodger.  She  later  worked  at  McCulloughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Insurance  and  Kinney,  Pike,  Bell  &  Conner  and  retired  from  Nationwide  Insurance, Â

of  Shelburne.  Also  her  eight  beloved  grandchildren,  Diane,  Nancy,  Mark,  Glen,  Julie,  Alison,  Christian  and  Emily,  and  15  great-­grandchildren.  She  leaves  a  very  special  niece,  Suzanne  Lester  and  husband  Peter  of  Pittsford,  and  dear  friends  Susan  and  John  Masterson  as  well  as  many  friends  and  neighbors  whose  lives  she  touched  over  the  years.

She  was  predeceased  by  her  husband,  Rollie,  in  1978  her  daugh-­ ter-­in-­law  Carol  Devino  and  many  extended  family  and  friends.

Hazel  thought  the  world  of  Bristol  and  St.  Ambrose  Parish  and  the  resi-­ dents  who  live  there.  The  family  extends  its  heartfelt  thanks  to  the  numerous  people  who  so  lovingly  helped  her  in  recent  years,  especially  Sharon  Palmer,  Carol  Boise,  Donald  Godard  and  Alan  Lathrop,  making  it  possible  for  her  to  live  in  her  home  until  the  end  of  her  life. ,Q OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC; RZHUV SOHDVH FRQVLGHU a  donation  to  St.  Ambrose  Parish,  11  School  St.,  Bristol,  VT,  or  Addison  County  Home  Health  &  Hospice,  PO  Box  754,  Middlebury,  VT  05753.

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and  numerous  nieces,  nephews  and  cousins.

She  was  predeceased  by  her  husband,  Warren  LeBeouf;Íž  grand-­ children  Jordan  and  Isaiah  Dykema;Íž  and  siblings  Roy  Knight,  Penny  Deavitt  and  Leonard  Knight.  A  celebration  of  her  life  took  place  Nov.  12,  2014,  at  Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  cabin  in  North  Ferrisburgh.

In  light  of  her  lifetime  of  giving  back,  her  family  asks  that  memo-­ rial  donations  be  made  to  Mercy  Ships  International,  online  at  www. mercyships.ca  or  by  phone  at  1-­866-­900-­7447.

Freeguard  of  Whiting;͞  a  brother,  Travis  Manning  and  his  wife  Danielle  and  their  daughter,  all  of  Bristol;͞  his  paternal  grandpar-­ ents,  James  and  Beverly  Freeguard  of  Whiting;͞  his  maternal  grand-­ parents,  Leo  and  Arlene  Fagga  of  Bristol;͞  and  numerous  aunts,  uncles  and  cousins.

Visiting  hours  will  be  held  on  Friday,  Nov.  14,  2014,  from  5-­7  p.m.  at  the  Sanderson-­Ducharme  Funeral  Home,  117  South  Main  St.,  Middlebury.

A  graveside  service  will  be  held  on  Saturday,  Nov.  15,  2014,  at  10:30  a.m.  in  Whiting  Cemetery  with  the  Rev.  Brett  Cody,  pastor  of  the  Whiting  Community  Church,  officiating.

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Malcolm Snelgrove, 78, formerly of Lincoln NORTHFIELD  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Malcolm  6QHOJURYH RI 1RUWKÂż HOG formerly  of  Lincoln,  died  Tuesday,  Nov.  4,  at  home.  He  was  born  in  Norwich,  Conn.,  on  April  13,  1936,  son  of  the  late  Malcolm  and  Pauline  (Bonneville)  Snelgrove.

He  is  survived  by  his  wife  of  52  years,  Margaret  McMullan  Snelgrove;Íž  children  Maureen  A.  Snelgrove  and  wife  Margaret  Lether,  Malcolm  A.  Snelgrove  and  wife  Esther  Aguilera,  and  Miccal  Snelgrove  McMullan  and  wife  Mai-­lis  Ellerson;Íž  grandchildren  Rowan  and  Keara  McMullan  and  Mackie  and  Jacob  Snelgrove;Íž  and  11  siblings.  A  professional  paperhanger  and Â

painter,  he  used  his  expertise  to  move  his  family  to  Vermont  in  the  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s.  He  worked  at  Middlebury  College  for  many  years  until  retiring  when  he  became  disabled.  He  spent  the  next  years  training  dogs  for  the  Guiding  Eyes.  He  became  an  award-­winning  carver  of  ducks  and  birds  and  many  of  his  pieces  grace  the  homes  of  family  and  friends.  He  loved  his  grandchildren  and  only  asked  that  he  be  given  enough  time  here  to  see  them  grow  to  young  adulthood.

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A  memorial  service  will  be  held  on  Saturday,  Nov.  15,  at  1  p.m.  at  The  First  Church  of  Barre  in  Barre,  Vt.  Burial  will  be  at  the  convenience  of  the  family.  There  are  no  calling  hours.  The  family  suggests  donations  in  his  memory  may  be  made  to  the  1RUWK¿ HOG &RXQWU\ &OXE ,UHQH )XQG 5R[EXU\ 5RDG 1RUWK¿ HOG 97 05663,  or  CVHHH,  Hospice  Unit,  600  *UDQJHU 5RDG %DUUH 97 ¸

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VUHS Senior Walk Class of â&#x20AC;&#x2122;15 raises money, builds community VERGENNES/MONKTON/ STARKSBORO  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  annual  Vergennes  Union  High  School  senior  class  charity  walk-­a-­thon  became  more  of  a  hike-­a-­thon  as  members  of  the  schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  highest  grade  traveled  by  foot  from  the  Willowell  Foundation  property  in  Monkton  over  Hogback  Mountain  to  Starksboroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Common  Ground  Center  on  Oct.  9.  The  annual  fundraiser  brought  in  more  than  $4,000  to  help  Camp  Kaleidoscope,  which  serves  for  families  with  chil-­ dren  on  the  autism  spectrum.

Camp  Kaleidoscope  is  a  summer  camp  retreat  for  families  with  chil-­ dren  ages  12-­18  experiencing  the  autism  spectrum.  The  goal  of  the  place,  which  has  been  hosted  at  the  Common  Ground  Center  since  2007, Â

is  to  provide  a  relaxing  summer  camp  experience  where  families  affected  by  autism  can  enjoy  a  memorable  vaca-­ tion  and  create  positive  memories  together.  Organizers  of  the  camp  say  that  children  with  autism  and  their  families  need  a  unique  type  of  situa-­ tion  to  feel  physically  and  emotionally  safe  to  rejuvenate  and  play  together,  which  they  try  to  provide.

VUHS  seniors  gathered  the  morn-­ ing  of  Oct.  9  at  the  Willowell  prop-­ erty,  which  hosts  the  VUHS  alterna-­ tive  education  program  known  as  the  Walden  Project.  After  hiking  the  at-­times-­steep  Hogback  trail  to  the  center,  the  VUHS  seniors,  advisors  and  some  parents  were  hosted  by  the  Common  Ground  staff,  includ-­ ing  Co-­director  Jim  Mendell  and Â

Program  Director  Connor  Timmons.

Seniors  at  VUHS  have  come  together  every  year  for  the  past  seven  years  to  raise  money  for  a  particular  cause,  organization  or  individual  in  an  event  that  also  builds  class  cohe-­ sion.  Community  Service  Adviser  Lee  Shorey  encourages  each  class  to  keep  the  cause  close  to  home,  and  to  think  about  what  effects  them  the  most.  This  year  the  class  of  2015  chose  to  walk  for  a  fellow  senior,  Sebastian  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sebbyâ&#x20AC;?  Crowell,  who  is  on  the  autism  spectrum  and  whom  Shorey  said  is  beloved  by  the  class. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(He)  has  shown  leadership  in  many  ways  and  has  shared  his  disability  with  the  class  so  that  their  awareness  and  support  is  universal,â&#x20AC;?  Shorey  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;When  Sebby  Crowell  introduced  his  parents  to  Jim  and  Connor  at  Common  Ground  Center  there  was  a  meeting  of  the  minds  right  then.â&#x20AC;?

Shorey  described  this  meeting  and  moment  of  connection  as  one  of  the  special  â&#x20AC;&#x153;behind  the  scenesâ&#x20AC;?  moments  of  the  senior  walk.  Some  of  the  other  scenes  she  described  were: Â&#x2021; 7KH VWXGHQWV WRRN DQ HPEHU IURP WKH VWDUWLQJ FLUFOH Âż UH DQG WKH VHQLRU runners  carried  it  in  a  mushroom  in  a  metal  cone  to  light  the  Common  *URXQG Âż UH LQ WKH HQG FLUFOH Â&#x2021; 7KH FUD]\ ODWH QLJKW WKDW VWXGHQWV spent  in  a  classroom  manufacturing  tie-­dyed  T-­shirts  designed  by  Sebby,  as  well  as  the  time  making  the  pizzas Â

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13-­16.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Legally  Blonde,  the  Musicalâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Nov.  16,  2-­4  p.m.,  Middlebury  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greening  Vermontâ&#x20AC;?  panel  discus-­ Union  High  School.  Based  on  the  popular  movie  and  sion  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Nov.  13,  featuring  catchy  songs  and  high-­energy  dances,  this  5-­7  p.m.,  Vermont  Folklife  musical  features  nearly  50  MUHS  students.  Directed  Center.  Elizabeth  Courtney  by  Shannon  Bohler-­Small.  Tickets  $8  adults,  $6  moderates  the  discussion,  which  students  and  seniors,  available  at  382-­1192  or  at  features  panelists  Paul  Costello,  the  door.  Runs  Nov.  14-­16.  Jake  Claro,  Beth  Sachs  and  Jupiter  String  Quartet  at  MIDDLEBURY STUDIO SCHOOL CLASSES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Children: Cara  Robechek,  asking  what  local  Middlebury  College.  Sunday,  Nov.  Gingerbread Fantasy Nov 18, Mon & Weds Wheel, Thurs. Clay communities  can  do  to  balance  16,  3-­5  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  Hand Building Weds Leonardoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Workshop, Super Heroes the  economy  with  environmental  the  Arts.  The  prize-­winning  quartet  concerns.  In  conjunction  with  the  plays  a  program  that  Bach,  Bartokâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Dec 13. Adult: Still Life Workshop with Hunter Eddy Nov. 15 & VFC  exhibit  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greening  Vermont:  sixth  quartet,  and  Beethovenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  op.  16, Mon. PM Oils Nov 24-Dec. 22. Contact Barb at 247-3702, A  Culture  of  Environmental  132.  Free;Íž  no  tickets  required.  Info:  ewaldewald@aol.com, middleburystudioschool.org.

Advocacy.â&#x20AC;?  Info:  802-­388-­4964  or  443-­3168.  www.vermontfolklifecenter.org.  Otter  Creek  Audubon  annual  dinner  and  meeting  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Little  Mermaidâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Vergennes.  Nov.  13,  5:30-­8:45  p.m.,  American  Legion,  49  Saturday,  Nov.  15,  3-­5  p.m.,  Vergennes  Union  High  Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Monday,  Wilson  Road.  Speaker  Rosalind  Renfrew,  author  School.  The  VUHS  fall  musical,  running  Nov.  13-­15.  Nov.  17,  10:45  a.m.-­12:45  p.m.,  Cubbers  and  conservation  biologist  with  the  Vermont  Center  Tickets  $12  adults,  $10  students,  available  at  Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Restaurant.  CVAA  sponsors  this  monthly  for  Ecostudies,  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Double  Life  of  Apparel  in  Vergennes,  at  the  high  school  auditorium  event  for  down-­home  cooking  and  friendly  service.  Bobolinks.â&#x20AC;?  Reservations  required  for  dinner.  No  fee  lobby  weekdays  11  a.m.-­noon  and  evenings,  or  at  Menu  TBA.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Reservations  for  talk  at  7:15  p.m.  Info  and  reservations:  897-­5411.  the  door.  Info:  877-­2938.  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  OCAS  members  will  receive  invitations  by  mail.  Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Inventive  Vermontersâ&#x20AC;?  talk  in  Starksboro.  Nov.  15,  4-­6  p.m.,  Edgewater  Gallery.  Celebrating  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dress  a  Dollâ&#x20AC;?  costume  workshop  in  Bristol.  Monday,  Nov.  17,  3:15-­4:30  p.m.,  Lawrence  Thursday,  Nov.  13,  7-­9  p.m.,  Starksboro  Public  the  November  exhibit,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Irma  Cerese:  Colorscapes.â&#x20AC;?  Memorial  Library.  Part  of  a  series  of  three  work-­ Library.  In  this  illustrated  lecture,  retired  engineer  $OVR FHOHEUDWLQJ WKH JDOOHU\ÂśV Âż IWK ELUWKGD\ 6ZHHWV shops.  Create  a  book  character  or  your  own  design  Paul  Wood  presents  a  sampling  of  farm  tools  treats  and  live  music.  Info:  802-­458-­0098  or  edge-­ by  sewing,  knitting  or  crocheting  a  doll  costume.  invented  or  produced  in  Vermont,  examining  their  watergallery-­vt.com.  Dolls  and  all  materials  provided.  See  examples  in  use,  design  and  often  fascinating  stories  of  the  Chicken  pie  supper  in  Hancock.  Saturday,  Nov.  15,  the  libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  room.  Info:  453-­2366.  inventors  themselves.  A  Vermont  Humanities  5-­6:30  p.m.,  Hancock  Town  Hall,  Route  100.  Annual  Council  event  hosted  by  the  Starksboro  Historical  event  of  the  Community  Church  of  Hancock  and  Society.  Free.  Info:  802-­453-­3068.  Granville.  Adults  $10,  children  12  and  younger  $5.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Little  Mermaidâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Vergennes.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crossing  Bordersâ&#x20AC;?  family  show  at  Middlebury  Thursday,  Nov.  13,  7-­9  p.m.,  Vergennes  Union  High  College.  Saturday,  Nov.  15,  5:30-­6:45  p.m.,  Wilson  Special  senior  luncheon  and  foot  care  School.  The  VUHS  fall  musical,  running  Nov.  13-­15.  Hall.  The  International  Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Organization  puts  clinic  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Nov.  18,  Tickets  $12  adults,  $10  students,  available  at  Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  on  a  show  intended  for  families  with  small  chil-­ 10  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Russ  Sholes  Senior  Center.  Apparel  in  Vergennes,  at  the  high  school  auditorium  dren.  International  students  will  share  their  culture  Home  Health  foot  care  clinic  at  10  a.m.,  followed  at  lobby  weekdays  11  a.m.-­noon  and  evenings,  or  at  through  dance,  song  and  writing.  Tickets  $8  adults,  noon  by  a  CVAA-­sponsored  lunch  of  baked  ham,  the  door.  Info:  877-­2938.  $3  children,  available  at  the  www.middlebury.edu/ baked  stuffed  potato,  spinach  salad,  roll  and  choco-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oliver!â&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Nov.  DUWV ER[ RIÂż FH late  pie  with  cream.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­ 13,  7:30-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Middlebury  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Legally  Blonde,  the  Musicalâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  642-­5119,  ext.  634.  Bring  your  own  place  setting.  Community  Players  presents  the  beloved  musical  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  15,  7-­9  p.m.,  Middlebury  Free  transportation  with  ACTR:  802-­388-­1946.  based  on  Charles  Dickensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oliver  Twist.â&#x20AC;?  Tickets  Union  High  School.  Based  on  the  popular  movie  and  DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH featuring  catchy  songs  and  high-­energy  dances,  this  SASH  open  house  in  Orwell.  Tuesday,  Nov.  18,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  St.  Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Rectory.  Food,  live  music  or  www.townhalltheater.org.  Runs  Nov.  6-­9  and  musical  features  nearly  50  MUHS  students.  Directed  by  New  Moon.  Sponsored  by  SASH  (Support  and  13-­16.  by  Shannon  Bohler-­Small.  Tickets  $8  adults,  $6  Services  at  Home).  Info:  896-­5667.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shrek,  the  Musicalâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  students  and  seniors,  available  at  382-­1192  or  at  Breastfeeding  Jeopardy!  game  in  Middlebury.  Nov.  13,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  the  door.  Runs  Nov.  14-­16.  Tuesday,  Nov.  18,  noon-­1  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  High  School.  A  cast  of  over  100  students  brings  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oliver!â&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  Nursing  mothers  and  pregnant  moms  are  invited  this  Tony  Award-­winning  fairy  tale  adventure  to  the  15,  7:30-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Middlebury  to  have  fun  with  breastfeeding  trivia.  Win  prizes,  stage.  Tickets  $11  adults,  children  under  12  and  Community  Players  presents  the  beloved  musical  have  a  snack,  nurse  your  baby.  Dads  and  siblings  seniors  $7.  Tickets  available  at  Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hardware.  based  on  Charles  Dickensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oliver  Twist.â&#x20AC;?  Tickets  welcome,  too.  The  event  is  part  of  the  Breastfeeding  Running  Nov.  13-­15.  DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH CafĂŠ,  which  meets  every  third  Tuesday  at  the  library.  or  www.townhalltheater.org.  Runs  Nov.  6-­9  and  For  info,  text  or  call  802-­236-­4136  or  802-­349-­3825.  13-­16.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shrek,  the  Musicalâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Production  workshop  with  video  cameras  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Nov.  18,  3:45-­5  p.m.,  Ilsley  Nov.  15,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  Homebuyer  education  class  in  Library.  Sponsored  by  the  Vermont  movie  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freedom  High  School.  A  cast  of  over  100  students  brings  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  14,  9  a.m.-­5  and  Unityâ&#x20AC;?  and  MCTV.  Information  about  the  this  Tony  Award-­winning  fairy  tale  adventure  to  the  p.m.,  National  Bank  of  Middlebury.  Vermont  Movie  Student  Film  Competition  is  featured  stage.  Tickets  $11  adults,  children  under  12  and  1HLJKERU:RUNV RI :HVWHUQ 9HUPRQW D QRQSURÂż W along  with  storytelling  examples  and  practice.  seniors  $7.  Tickets  available  at  Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hardware.  KRXVLQJ RUJDQL]DWLRQ RIIHUV WKLV FODVV IRU Âż UVW WLPH End-­of-­life  planning  discussion  in  Brandon.  Running  Nov.  13-­15.  or  repeat  homebuyers.  Learn  about  realty,  mort-­ Bluegrass  Gospel  Project  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  Tuesday,  Nov.  18,  4-­6  p.m.,  Brandon  Library.  gages,  closings  and  more.  Fee:  $99.  Register  at  The  Rutland  Area  Visiting  Nurse  Association  &  Nov.  15,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Opera  House  An  802-­438-­2303,  ext.  210,  or  www.nwwvt.org.  Hospice  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Start  the  Conversation,â&#x20AC;?  a  public  unforgettable  evening  of  music,  harmony  and  song.  Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Friday,  Nov.  14,  11:30  education  initiative  to  start  the  conversation  about  Tickets  are  $15,  available  at  http://bit.ly/1Dnx08W,  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  at  Baldwin  Creek.  CVAA  advance  care  planning  and  documentation.  More  at  the  VOH,  at  Classic  Stitching  in  Vergennes  after  sponsors  this  seasonal  meal  of  mixed  green  salad,  at  www.starttheconversationvt.org.  Register  at  Oct.  1,  or  at  the  door.  Info:  877-­6737.  roll,  hearty  meat  chili,  rice  and  apple-­cranberry  crisp  Paul  Asbell  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Nov.  802-­770-­1683.  a  la  mode.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Reservations  15,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  Acoustic  guitar-­ Milk  &  Honey  Quiltersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Guild  meeting  in  Middlebury.  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  Tuesday,  Nov.  18,  7-­9  p.m.,  American  Legion.  ist  Paul  Asbell  plays  twists  on  blues  and  jazz  stan-­ Bulgarian  Voices  Trio  in  concert  at  Middlebury  Antique  pattern  replicator  Froncie  Quinn  presents  dards,  old-­timey  country  based  themes  and  original  College.  Friday,  Nov.  14,  4:30-­6  p.m.,  Mead  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oft  Think  of  Me,â&#x20AC;?  a  lecture  and  trunk  show.  Show-­ pieces  from  the  American  roots  tradition.  Tickets  Chapel.  Three  Bulgarian-­born  singers  weave  and-­tell.  Non-­guild  members:  $5.  Info:  545-­2446.  $15.  Reservations  recommended  at  802-­465-­4071  together  traditional  Bulgarian  village  styles  with  a  African  Music  and  Dance  Ensemble  at  Middlebury  or  info@brandon-­music.net.  cappella  arrangements  of  ancient  songs  telling  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Great  Beautyâ&#x20AC;?  on  screen  at  Middlebury  College.  Tuesday,  Nov.  18,  8-­10  p.m.,  Mahaney  love,  horses,  wild  mountains,  potent  wine,  and  the  Center  for  the  Arts.  Ensemble  members  present  an  College.  Saturday,  Nov.  15,  8-­10  p.m.,  Dana  secrets  of  the  sun  and  moon.  Free.  interactive  concert  of  East  African  music  and  dance  Auditorium.  Journalist  Jep  Gambardella  has  Holiday  art  show  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  14,  performed  on  a  variety  of  instruments.  Free.  Info:  charmed  his  way  through  Romeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  lavish  nightlife  5-­7  p.m.,  Jackson  Gallery,  Town  Hall  Theater.  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  802-­443-­3168.  for  decades.  When  his  65th  birthday  coincides  Celebrating  the  opening  of  the  Jackson  Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  with  a  shock  from  the  past,  he  must  take  stock  of  seventh  annual  show,  featuring  original,  handmade  his  life.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  of  DQG KDQG SULQWHG DUW Âż QH FUDIWV DQG SKRWRJUDSK\ 802-­443-­3168.  by  18  local  artists.  Runs  through  Dec.  31.  Info:  Fall  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Nov.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Disaster  Recovery  for  Your  382-­9222  or  www.townhalltheater.org.  15,  8-­10  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  The  Businessâ&#x20AC;?  workshop  in  Middlebury.  Brother-­to-­Brother  event  at  Middlebury  College.  Middlebury  College  Orchestra  plays  a  program  Wednesday,  Nov.  19,  8:15-­10  a.m.,  Ilsley  Friday,  Nov.  14,  6-­8:30  p.m.,  McCullough  Student  of  works  by  Gioachino  Rossini,  Ralph  Vaughan  Public  Library.  For  business  owners  and  managers  Center.  All  area  middle-­school  boys  are  invited  to  Williams  and  Joseph  Haydn.  Free.  Info:  www. who  want  to  learn  simple  methods  to  protect  their  spend  time  with  college  student  mentors.  Free  meal  middlebury.edu/arts. business  and  be  prepared  for  disaster  recovery.  from  The  Grille,  an  improv  workshop,  and  ice-­break-­ Free.  Registration  required  at  addisoncountyedc. ing  activities.  Info:  jstrattonsmith@middlebury.edu.  org/services/events  or  802-­388-­7953.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Legally  Blonde,  the  Musicalâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  CVAA  senior  Thanksgiving  luncheon  and  presen-­ Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  14,  7-­9  p.m.,  Middlebury  All-­you-­can-­eat  pancake  breakfast  in  tation  in  Bridport.  Wednesday,  Nov.  19,  11:30  Union  High  School.  Based  on  the  popular  movie  Addison.  Sunday,  Nov.  16,  7-­11  a.m.,  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Grange  Hall.  CVAA  sponsors  this  and  featuring  catchy  songs  and  high-­energy  Addison  Fire  Station.  Plain  and  blueberry  noon  Thanksgiving  meal  of  roast  turkey,  gravy,  dances,  this  musical  features  nearly  50  MUHS  pancakes,  sausage,  bacon,  home  fries,  coffee,  hot  VWXIÂż QJ FUDQEHUU\ VDXFH PDVKHG SRWDWRHV EDE\ students.  Directed  by  Shannon  Bohler-­Small.  chocolate  and  orange  juice.  Adults  $6,  kids  under  carrots,  dinner  roll  and  pumpkin  pie  with  cream.  Tickets  $8  adults,  $6  students  and  seniors,  avail-­ 12  $4.  Funds  raised  will  be  used  to  purchase  equip-­ Mary  West  will  give  a  free  presentation  on  prevent-­ able  at  382-­1192  or  at  the  door.  Runs  Nov.  14-­16.  ment  for  the  Addison  Volunteer  Fire  Department.  ing  falls.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Please  bring  your  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Little  Mermaidâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  Info:  759-­2237.  own  place  setting.  Open  to  everyone  60  and  older.  Nov.  14,  7-­9  p.m.,  Vergennes  Union  High  School.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  The  VUHS  fall  musical,  running  Nov.  13-­15.  Tickets  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oliver!â&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Nov.  16,  1:30-­4  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Middlebury  Free  transportation  by  ACTR:  388-­1946.  $12  adults,  $10  students,  available  at  Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Community  Players  presents  the  beloved  musical  CVAA  senior  Thanksgiving  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Apparel  in  Vergennes,  at  the  high  school  auditorium  based  on  Charles  Dickensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oliver  Twist.â&#x20AC;?  Tickets  Wednesday,  Nov.  19,  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Masonic  lobby  weekdays  11  a.m.-­noon  and  evenings,  or  at  DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH Lodge.  CVAA  sponsors  this  noon  Thanksgiving  the  door.  Info:  877-­2938.  or  www.townhalltheater.org.  Runs  Nov.  6-­9  and  PHDO RI URDVW WXUNH\ JUDY\ VWXIÂż QJ FUDQEHUU\ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oliver!â&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  14,  7:30-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Middlebury  Community  Players  presents  the  beloved  musical  based  on  Charles  Dickensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oliver  Twist.â&#x20AC;?  Tickets  DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH or  www.townhalltheater.org.  Runs  Nov.  6-­9  and  13-­16.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shrek,  the  Musicalâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Bristol.  Friday,  Nov.  14,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School.  A  cast  of  over  100  students  brings  this  Tony  Award-­winning  fairy  tale  adventure  to  the  stage.  Tickets  $11  adults,  children  under  12  and  seniors  $7.  Tickets  available  at  Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hardware.  Running  Nov.  13-­15. 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Hunter/early  bird  breakfast  in  South  Starksboro.  Saturday,  Nov.  15,  7-­10  a.m.,  Jerusalem  Schoolhouse.  Ham,  eggs,  bacon,  pancakes  and  more.  Adults  $8,  children  5-­11  XQGHU IUHH 3URFHHGV EHQHÂż W WKH -HUXVDOHP Schoolhouse  restoration  fund.  Info:  453-­4573.  Soup  and  bake  sale  and  Christmas  bazaar  in  East  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  15,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  East  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church.  Homemade  pies,  breads,  cookies,  baked  beans,  chili,  soups  and  chowders.  Plus  gift  ideas,  crafts  and  more.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shrek,  the  Musicalâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Nov.  15,  2-­4  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School.  A  cast  of  over  100  students  brings  this  Tony  Award-­winning  fairy  tale  adventure  to  the  stage.  Tickets  $11  adults,  children  under  12  and  seniors  $7.  Tickets  available  at  Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hardware.  Running  Nov.  13-­15.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Great  Beautyâ&#x20AC;?  on  screen  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Nov.  15,  3-­5  p.m.,  Dana  Auditorium.  Journalist  Jep  Gambardella  has Â

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overthrown  by  the  military  in  1965,  Anwar  Congo  and  his  friends  turned  into  death  squad  leaders,  kill-­ ing  more  than  a  million  alleged  communists,  ethnic  Chinese  and  intellectuals  in  less  than  a  year.  The  ¿ OP RIIHUV LQVLJKWV LQWR WKH PHPRULHV RI WKH SHUSH trators.  Free.  DJ  Skate  Night  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  22,  8-­10  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Friends  of  Middlebury  Hockey  and  Addison  Central  Teens  co-­sponsor  a  night  of  roller-­rink-­style  ice  skat-­ ing.  Skate  rentals  available.  All  ages  and  abilities  welcome.  The  Sound  Investment  Jazz  Ensemble  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Nov.  22,  8-­10  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  Dick  Forman  directs  the  collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  big  band,  with  a  fall  program  of  contemporary  jazz  compositions  and  some  of  the  best  music  of  the  big  band  era.  Free.  Info:  www. middlebury.edu/arts  or  802-­443-­3168. Â

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IN  â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE  GREAT  Beauty,â&#x20AC;?  Italian  journalist  Jep  Gambardella,  who  for  decades  has  charmed  and  seduced  his  way  through  Romeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  lavish  nightlife,  gets  a  surprise  from  his  past  on  his  65th  birthday  and  must  take  stock  of  his  life.  It  will  be  screened  at  Middlebury  Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Dana  Auditorium  on  Saturday,  Nov.  15,  at  3  and  8  p.m.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  free. sauce,  mashed  potatoes,  baby  carrots,  dinner  roll  and  pumpkin  pie  with  cream.  Please  bring  your  own  place  setting.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  610.  Free  transpor-­ tation  by  ACTR:  388-­1946.  Turkey  Bingo  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Nov.  19,  5:30-­9  p.m.,  Middlebury  American  Legion.  St.  Bernadetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  Turkey  Bingo.  Food  and  drinks  from  5:30  on.  Quickies  at  6:15  p.m.,  followed  at  7  by  25  regular-­play  games  for  turkeys  and  cash  prizes.  )RU WKH EHQHÂż W RI 6W 0DU\ÂśV 6FKRRO E\ WKH .QLJKWV of  Columbus.  Henry  Sheldon  Museum  annual  meeting  and  dinner  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Nov.  19,  5:45-­8  p.m.,  Middlebury  Inn.  Former  governor  Jim  Douglas  will  be  the  featured  speaker.  Meeting  at  5:45  p.m.  followed  by  dinner  and  Douglasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  talk.  Tickets  $47  per  person.  Reservations  required  by  Nov.  11  at  802-­388-­2117  or  www.henrysheldonmuseum.org.  Armchair  Traveler  presentation  on  Guyana  in  New  Haven.  Wednesday,  Nov.  19,  7-­9  p.m.,  New  Haven  Community  Library.  Dr.  Anne  Galante,  an  ob-­gyn,  recently  traveled  to  Guyana,  South  Africa,   with  the  Canada-­Guyana  Outreach  Mission.  She  will  give  an  illustrated  lecture  on  Guyana,  the  diversity  of  its  people,  and  the  joys  and  frustrations  of  trying  to  deliver  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  health  care  in  a  third-­world  country.  Free.  Info:  453-­4015.

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Thursday,  Nov.  20,  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Parish.  CVAA  sponsors  this  noon  Thanksgiving  meal  of  roast  turkey,  gravy,  stuff-­ ing,  cranberry  sauce,  mashed  potatoes,  baby  carrots,  dinner  roll  and  pumpkin  pie  with  cream.  The  Wellspring  Singers  will  perform.  Please  bring  your  own  place  setting.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  610.  Free  transportation  by  ACTR:  388-­1946.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chicagoâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Brandon.  Thursday,  Nov.  20,  7-­9  p.m.,  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School.  OVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Walking  Stick  Theatre  presents  the  long-­running  Broadway  musical.  Advance  tickets  $8  at  Carrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Florist  in  Brandon  and  at  the  school  library  during  school  hours.  Tickets  at  the  door  $10  adults,  $8  students  and  seniors.  Runs  Nov.  20-­23.  Bobcat  talk  in  New  Haven.  Thursday,  Nov.  20,  7-­9  S P 1HZ +DYHQ 7RZQ 2IÂż FH :LOGOLIH ELRORJLVW Laura  Farrell  will  talk  about  these  secretive  crea-­ tures.  Sponsored  by  the  New  Haven  Conservation  Commission.  Free.  Lecture  on  Machu  Picchu  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  Nov.  20,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Lawrence  Memorial  Library.  Libby  VanBuskirk  will  discuss  and  sign  her  new  book,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beyond  the  Stones  of  Machu  Picchu:  Folk  Tales  and  Stories  of  Inca  Life.â&#x20AC;?  A  One  World  Library  Project  presentation.  Info:  453-­2366  or  www. oneworldlibraryproject.org.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vampireâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  at  Middlebury  College.

Thursday,  Nov.  20,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Seeler  Studio  Theatre.  The  Department  of  Theatre  and  Dance  presents  Snoo  Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  surreal,  time-­traveling  farce.  Professor  Cheryl  Faraone  directs  a  cast  of  10  Middlebury  students.  Tickets  $12/$10/$6,  available  at  802-­443-­6433  or  go.middlebury.edu/arts.  Runs  Nov.  20-­22.  Vermont  Collegiate  Choral  Consortium  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Thursday,  Nov.  20,  7:30-­ 9:30  p.m.,  Mead  Memorial  Chapel.  The  Middlebury  College  Choir  joins  with  three  other  college  choirs  and  instrumentalists  across  the  region  for  an  evening  of  choral  masterworks  and  performances  by  individual  ensembles.  Free.  Info:  443-­3168. Â

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Senior  luncheon  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  21,  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Restaurant.  CVAA  and  Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  partner  to  offer  a  home-­cooked  meal  of  apricot  pork  roast,  boiled  potatoes,  zucchini  and  bread  pudding.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  Ten  Thousand  Villages  craft  sale  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  21,  3-­6  p.m.,  Memorial  Baptist  Church.  A  two-­day  sale  featuring  interesting  and  unusual  items  from  around  the  world.  All  proceeds  support  Ten  Thousand  Villages.  Gallery  grand  opening  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  Nov.  21,  5-­8  p.m.,  Creative  Space  Gallery,  214  Main  St.  Celebrating  the  grand  opening  of  the  galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  new  location.  Fine  art  from  over  30  Vermont  artists,  LQFOXGLQJ SDLQWLQJV MHZHOU\ Âż EHU DUW DQG PRUH Music  by  Matteo  Palmer,  refreshments,  conversa-­ tion.  Info:  802-­877-­3850.  9): Âż VK IU\ LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Friday,  Nov.  21,  5-­7  p.m.,  Middlebury  VFW,  Exchange  Street.  Cost:  $10  a  plate.  Info:  802-­388-­9468.  Table  of  Grace  free  meal  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  Nov.  21,  5:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Congregational  Church.  Monthly  dinner  sponsored  by  the  North  Ferrisburgh  United  Methodist,  St.  Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal,  Vergennes  Congregational  and  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  churches.  Free,  but  donations  accepted.  This  monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  menu:  meatloaf,  potatoes,  gravy,  corn,  dessert.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chicagoâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Brandon.  Friday,  Nov.  21,  7-­9  p.m.,  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School.  OVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Walking  Stick  Theatre  presents  the  long-­running  Broadway  musical.  Advance  tickets  $8  at  Carrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Florist  in  Brandon  and  at  the  school  library  during  school  hours.  Tickets  at  the  door  $10  adults,  $8  students  and  seniors.  Runs  Nov.  20-­23.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vampireâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  and  post-­show  discussion  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  Nov.  21,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Seeler  Studio  Theatre.  The  Department  of  Theatre  and  Dance  presents  Snoo  Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  surreal, Â

time-­traveling  farce.  Professor  Cheryl  Faraone  directs  a  cast  of  10  Middlebury  students.  Post-­show  discussion  with  cast  and  crew.  Tickets  $12/$10/$6,  available  at  802-­443-­6433  or  go.middlebury.edu/ arts.  Runs  Nov.  20-­22.  Student  piano  recital  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  Nov.  21,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  The  fall  concert  by  Diana  Fanningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  students.  Free.  Info:  443-­3168.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kinetic  Potentialâ&#x20AC;?  dance  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  Nov.  21,  8-­10  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  Five  individual  dances  created  by  Middlebury  dance  students  and  faculty.  Themes  explored  include  anxiety,  beauty,  loss,  multime-­ dia  performance  and  pure  physicality.  Tickets  $12/$10/$6,  available  at  802-­443-­6433  or  http:// go.middlebury.edu/arts.  Also  on  Nov.  22. Â

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Hunter/early  bird  breakfast  in  South  Starksboro.  Saturday,  Nov.  22,  7-­10  a.m.,  Jerusalem  Schoolhouse.  Ham,  eggs,  bacon,  pancakes  and  more.  Adults  $8,  children  5-­11  XQGHU IUHH 3URFHHGV EHQHÂż W WKH -HUXVDOHP Schoolhouse  restoration  fund.  Info:  453-­4573.  Alternative  gifts  bazaar  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  22,  9  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal  Church.  Money  raised  targets  international  poverty  relief  efforts.  Holiday  bazaar  and  bake  sale  in  Monkton.  Saturday,  Nov.  22,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Friends  Methodist  Church,  78  Monkton  Ridge.  Annual  event  includes  crafts  such  as  baby  sweaters  and  bibs,  mittens,  and  more,  plus  home-­baked  items,  homemade  choco-­ lates,  fresh  homemade  donuts,  and  a  hearty  soup  and  sandwich  lunch.  Info:  453-­2870.  Ten  Thousand  Villages  craft  sale  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  22,  9  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  Memorial  Baptist  Church.  A  two-­day  sale  featuring  interesting  and  unusual  items  from  around  the  world.  All  proceeds  support  Ten  Thousand  Villages.  Sister-­to-­Sister  annual  summit  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Nov.  22,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts,  9:30  a.m.-­4:30  p.m.  Area  middle-­school  girls  are  invited  to  join  female  Middlebury  College  students  in  the  Sister-­to-­Sister  program  for  a  day  of  workshops  especially  designed  for  girls,  includ-­ ing  cooking,  yoga,  improvisation,  dancing,  singing,  crafts  and  slam  poetry.  Register  at  443-­5937  or  epedowitz@middlebury.edu.  Holiday  Craft  and  Food  Sale  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  22,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Middlebury  American  Legion.  Annual  event  hosted  by  the  Middlebury  American  Legion  Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Auxiliary.  Info:  802-­289-­1396.  Neshobe  PTO  Holiday  Extravaganza  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Nov.  22,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Neshobe  School.  Annual  event  featuring  over  30  vendors,  with  jewelry,  maple  syrup,  silent  auction,  door  prizes,  gift  wrapping,  kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  craft  table.  Hosted  by  the  Neshobe  PTO.  The  Met  Operaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Barber  of  Sevilleâ&#x20AC;?  broadcast  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  22,  1-­3  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Bartlett  Sherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  effervescent  production  of  the  Rossini  favorite.  Part  of  the  Met  Operaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Live  in  HDâ&#x20AC;?  series.  Pre-­show  talk  by  THT  Artistic  Director  Douglas  Anderson  at  12:15  on  the  THT  lower  level.  Tickets  $24/$10  students,  available  at  the  THT  box  RIÂż FH RU DW WKH GRRU â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vampireâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Nov.  22,  2-­4  p.m.,  Seeler  Studio  Theatre.  The  Department  of  Theatre  and  Dance  pres-­ ents  Snoo  Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  surreal,  time-­traveling  farce.  Professor  Cheryl  Faraone  directs  a  cast  of  10  Middlebury  students.  Tickets  $12/$10/$6,  available  at  802-­443-­6433  or  go.middlebury.edu/arts.  Runs  Nov.  20-­22.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Act  of  Killingâ&#x20AC;?  on  screen  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Nov.  22,  3-­5  p.m.,  Dana  Auditorium.  When  the  Indonesian  government  was  overthrown  by  the  military  in  1965,  Anwar  Congo  and  his  friends  turned  into  death  squad  leaders,  kill-­ ing  more  than  a  million  alleged  communists,  ethnic  Chinese  and  intellectuals  in  less  than  a  year.  The  ¿ OP RIIHUV LQVLJKWV LQWR WKH PHPRULHV RI WKH SHUSH trators.  Free.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chicagoâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Nov.  22,  7-­9  p.m.,  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School.  OVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Walking  Stick  Theatre  presents  the  long-­running  Broadway  musical.  Advance  tickets  $8  at  Carrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Florist  in  Brandon  and  at  the  school  library  during  school  hours.  Tickets  at  the  door  $10  adults,  $8  students  and  seniors.  Runs  Nov.  20-­23.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vampireâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Nov.  22,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Seeler  Studio  Theatre.  The  Department  of  Theatre  and  Dance  presents  Snoo  Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  surreal,  time-­traveling  farce.  Professor  Cheryl  Faraone  directs  a  cast  of  10  Middlebury  students.  Tickets  $12/$10/$6,  available  at  802-­443-­6433  or  go.middlebury.edu/arts.  Runs  Nov.  20-­22.  The  John  Funkhouser  Quartet  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Nov.  22,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  7KH TXDUWHWÂśV LQĂ&#x20AC; XHQFHV LQFOXGH :RRG\ *XWKULH Thelonious  Monk,  Frank  Zappa,  Frederic  Chopin  and  Ravi  Shankar.  Tickets  $15.  Reservations  recommended  at  802-­465-­4071  or  info@brandon-­ music.net.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kinetic  Potentialâ&#x20AC;?  dance  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Nov.  22,  8-­10  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  Five  individual  dances  created  by  Middlebury  dance  students  and  faculty.  Themes  explored  include  anxiety,  beauty,  loss,  multime-­ dia  performance  and  pure  physicality.  Tickets  $12/$10/$6,  available  at  802-­443-­6433  or  http:// go.middlebury.edu/arts.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Act  of  Killingâ&#x20AC;?  on  screen  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Nov.  22,  8-­10  p.m.,  Dana  Auditorium.  When  the  Indonesian  government  was Â

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SUNDAY

Turkey  Trot  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Nov.  23,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  check  in  at  Municipal  Gym.  Pre-­race  registration  and  DFWLYLWLHV LQ WKH J\P IURP D P . DQG . VFHQLF RSWLRQV DYDLODEOH 5DFHV VWDUW DW QRRQ Medals  and  turkeys  awarded  to  male/female  race  winners.  Draw  prizes  include  turkeys,  free  passes  DQG JLIW FHUWLÂż FDWHV ,QIR DQG UHJLVWUDWLRQ DW ZZZ lightboxreg.com/middlebury-­wobble-­gobble-­5k-­10k  or  802-­388-­8100,  ext.  216.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chicagoâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Brandon.  Sunday,  Nov.  23,  2:30-­4:30  p.m.,  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School.  OVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Walking  Stick  Theatre  presents  the  long-­ running  Broadway  musical.  Advance  tickets  $8  at  Carrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Florist  in  Brandon  and  at  the  school  library  during  school  hours.  Tickets  at  the  door  $10  adults,  $8  students  and  seniors.  Runs  Nov.  20-­23.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;A  Thanksgiving  Celebrationâ&#x20AC;?  choral  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Sunday,  Nov.  23,  3-­5  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  The  Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus  performs  its  annual  concert  for  Thanksgiving.  Free.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wild  &  Preciousâ&#x20AC;?  one-­man  memoir  in  Middlebury.

Sunday,  Nov.  23,  7-­9  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Boston-­based  Vermont  native  Steve  Cadwell  presents  a  theatrical  memoir,  including  song,  dance,  poetry  and  storytelling.  The  play  makes  its  way  through  50  years  of  the  gay  rights  move-­ PHQW 7LFNHWV DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH 382-­9222  or  www.townhalltheater.org. Â

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Two  authors  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  Nov.  24,  6-­7:15  p.m.,  Bixby  Library.  Addison  County  novelists  Nancy  Means  Wright  of  Middlebury  and  Greg  Supernovich  of  Vergennes  will  give  short  readings  from  their  work,  followed  by  a  Q&A.  Refreshments  served.  Free.  Info:  877-­2211. Â

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Traditional  Thanksgiving  dinner  in  Vergennes.  Thursday,  Nov.  27,  noon-­4  p.m.,  Addison  County  Eagles  Club.  Open  to  everyone  in  the  area  who  would  otherwise  be  spending  the  day  alone.  Home  delivery  at  11  a.m.  for  shut-­ins.  To  RSVP  or  arrange  delivery,  call  877-­2055  after  3  p.m.,  or  send  a  note  to  67  New  Haven  Road,  Vergennes,  VT  05491.  Sponsored  by  the  Addison  County  Eagles.

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Thursday,  Nov.  13,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  Tintype  Gypsies  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  15,  6-­8  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  The  Untitled  Funk  Orchestra  in  Middlebury.

Saturday,  Nov.  15,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  SuGaR  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  21,  9-­11  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  The  Bob  Levinson  Band  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  22,  9-­11  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  The  Eschatones  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Nov.  26,  9-­11  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern. Â

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Brandon  Music  CafÊ,  62  Country  Club  Road,  Brandon.  www. brandon-­music.net  or  (802)  465-­4071.  On  exhibit:  The  abstract  expressionist  landscapes  of  Tom  Merwin.

Bristol  Bakery.  Main  St.,  Bristol.  453-­3280.

Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hungry  Mind  CafĂŠ.  Merchants  Row,  Middlebury,  388-­0101.  Chimney  Point  Vermont  State  Historic  Site,  7305  Vermont  Route  125,  Addison.  759-­2412.  On  exhibit  in  2014:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chimney  Point:  A  Frontier  of  New  France.â&#x20AC;?

Compass  Music  and  Arts  Center,  333  Jones  Drive,  Brandon.  www.cmacvt.org.  On  exhibit  Nov.  7-­Jan.  11:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art  of  Giving  -­  :  -­  The  Giving  of  Art.â&#x20AC;?

Creative  Space  Gallery.  235  Main  St.,  Vergennes.  877-­3850  or  www.creativespacegallery.org.  Edgewater  Gallery.  1  Mill  St.,  Middlebury.  www.edgewa-­ tergallery-­vt.com.  On  exhibit  Nov.  1-­30:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Irma  Cerese:  Colorscapes.â&#x20AC;?

Galerie  Provenance.  1  Frog  Hollow  Alley,  Middlebury.  388-­3101  or  Michael@galleryprovenance.com.

Gallery  @  85  North  Street.  85  North  St.,  Bristol.  453-­  5813  or  349-­7551.

Gallery  in-­the-­Field.  685  Arnold  District  Road,  Brandon.  RU ZZZ JDOOHU\LQWKH¿ HOG FRP Henry  Sheldon  Museum  of  Vermont  History.  1  Park  St.,  Middlebury.  Museum  hours  Tuesday-­Friday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.;͞  Research  Center  Thursday  and  Friday,  1-­5  p.m.  Museum  admission:  Adults  $5;͞  seniors  $4.50;͞  children  6-­18  $3;͞  families  $12.  Research  Center  admission:  $5.  Information:  388-­2117  or  www.henrysheldonmuseum.org.   Ilsley  Public  Library.  75  Main  St.,  Middlebury,  388-­4095.  Monday,  Wednesday  and  Friday,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.;͞  Tuesday  and  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­8  p.m.;͞  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.  The  Inn  at  EastView  at  Middlebury.  989-­7500,  9  a.m.-­3  p.m.  daily.  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  Museum.  4472  Basin  Harbor  Road,  Vergennes,  475-­2022  or  www.lcmm.org.  Lawrence  Memorial  Library.  40  North  St.,  Bristol.  453-­2366.

Lincoln  Historical  Society  Museum.  88  Quaker  St.  Second  and  fourth  Sunday  of  every  month,  noon-­4  p.m.,  June  through  October.  Free.  Lincoln  Library.  222  W.  River  Road,  Lincoln,  453-­2665.  Monday,  2-­6  p.m.  Lincoln  Peak  Vineyard.  142  River  Road,  New  Haven,  388-­7368,  www.lincolnpeakvineyard.com.

Liza  Myers  Gallery.  22  Center  St.,  Brandon,  247-­5229  or  lizamyers.com.  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.  daily.  Featuring  the  work  of  Warren  Kimble,  Liza  Myers  and  other  selected  artists.

The  M  Gallery.  3  Mill  St.,  Middlebury.  Middlebury  College  Davis  Family  Library.  443-­3168  or  www. middlebury.edu/arts.  Middlebury  College  Johnson  Memorial  Building.  443-­6433  or  www.middlebury.edu/arts.  On  exhibit  Dec.  1-­9:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silkscreen  Prints.â&#x20AC;?

Middlebury  College  Museum  of  Art.  72  Porter  Field/Route  30  South.  443-­3168  or  www.middlebury.edu/arts.  Museum  is  closed  Mondays.  On  exhibit  in  the  Overbrook  Gallery,  Sept.  2-­Dec.  7:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Visual  Weimar,  1919-­1933.â&#x20AC;?  On  exhibit  in  the  Christian  A.  Johnson  Memorial  Gallery,  Sept.  noon-­Dec.  7:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Picturing  Enlightenment:  Tibetan  Tangkas  from  the  Mead  Art  Museum.â&#x20AC;?

The  National  Museum  of  the  Morgan  Horse.  34  Main  St.,  Middlebury.  388-­1639.  On  exhibit:  Photos,  prints  and  tack  of  the  Government  Morgan,  a  family  of  Morgan  horses,  originally  bred  for  cavalry  purposes,  at  the  UVM  Morgan  Horse  Farm  starting  in  1907.

Nortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Gallery.  Route  73,  Shoreham.  948-­2552  or  www. nortonsgallery.com.  Studio/gallery  of  Norton  Latourelleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  whimsical  woodcarvings.  Open  most  days  and  by  appointment.

Otter  Creek  Custom  Framing.  3  Park  St.,  Middlebury.  388-­2370. Â

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Gallery  in  Middlebury.  The  gal-­ is  on  exhibit  in  November  at  Edgewater  eatured  artist,  Irma  Ceres,  as  u,  urea B AH  ANN H Y  B â&#x20AC;?  TED NKE â&#x20AC;&#x153;BLA ber  f ,  Nov.  15,  from  4-­6  p.m.  for  its  Novem lery  on  will  hold  a  reception  Saturday HOHQ 6KXOPDQ 7KH HYHQW DOVR FHOHEUDWHV (GJHZDWHUÂśV Âż IWK ELUWKGD\ QG + DX D ZHOO DV KLJKOLJKWHG DUWLVWV %XUH

Outerlands  Gallery.  37  Green  St.,  Vergennes.  www.outerlandsgallery. com.  PhotoPlace  Gallery.  3  Park  St.,  Middlebury.  Tuesday-­Friday,  11  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­3  p.m.  Info:  989-­2359  or  www.vtphotoworkplace.com.  On  exhibit  Nov.  18-­Dec.  13:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Built  Environment.â&#x20AC;?

Rokeby  Museum.  Route  7,  Ferrisburgh.  877-­3406.  Starksboro  Public  Library.  Monday,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.;͞  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.;͞  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  453-­3732.

Starry  Night  CafÊ.  5371  Route  7  in  Ferrisburgh.  Wednesday-­Sunday.

Stone  Leaf  Tea  House.  Marble  Works,  Middlebury.  Exhibit:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Foreign  Language  Featurel:  Collaborative  Conceptual  Works  by  Yinglei  Zhang  and  Rachel  Baird.â&#x20AC;?

6WXGLR 9 0DLQ 6W 9HUJHQQHV DERYH $GGLVRQ 2XW¿ WWHUV Info:  877-­6524  or  www.bethanyfarrell.com.

Stratford  House  Pottery  gallery  and  studio,  294  Route  22A,  Orwell.  Weekdays  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  call  proprietor  Stacey  Stanhope  at  948-­2105  to  ensure  it  is  open  the  day  you  wish  to  visit.

Town  Hall  Theater  Jackson  Gallery,  Merchants  Row,  Middlebury.  Monday-­Saturday,  noon  to  5  p.m.  382-­9222.  On  exhibit  Nov.  14-­Dec.  31:  seventh  annual  holiday  art  show.

Vermont  Folklife  Center.  88  Main  St.,  Middlebury.  Gallery  and  shop  hours  Tuesday-­Saturday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.  Admission  by  donation.  388-­4964.  On  exhibit  through  Jan.  10,  2015:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greening  Vermont:  A  Culture  of  Environmental  Advocacy.â&#x20AC;?  Vermont  Studio  Furniture  Gallery.  718  Old  Hollow  Road,  North  Ferrisburgh.  Gallery  hours,  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.

Walkover  Gallery.  15  Main  St.,  Bristol.  Gallery  hours  are  Monday-­Friday,  9  a.m.-­4  p.m.  453-­3188.  =RQH7KUHH *DOOHU\ 0DSOH 6W WKLUG Ă&#x20AC; RRU 0LGGOHEXU\ ,QIR 1-­800-­249-­3562  or  www.zonethreegallery.com.  On  exhibit  through  March  30,  2015:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mandala,â&#x20AC;?  abstract  expressionist  works  by  Rachel  Baird. Â

LI BRARY PROGRAMS

Bixby  Memorial  Library.  258  Main  St.,  Vergennes.  877-­2211.  Monday,  12:30-­7  p.m.;͞  Tuesday,  12:30-­5  p.m.;͞  Wednesday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.;͞  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­7  p.m.;͞  Friday,  12:30-­5  p.m.;͞  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.  Preschool  multi-­age  story  time  Thursday,  10:30  a.m.

Brandon  Free  Public  Library.  Hours  through  Oct.  18,  2014:  Wednesday,  4-­7  p.m.,  Friday,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.

Preschool  story  hour  every  Friday  at  1  p.m.  with  Deb  Lendway.  Movies  shown  every  Friday  at  1:30  p.m.  (17  and  under  must  be  accompanied  by  a  parent  or  guard-­ ian).  247-­8230.  Summer  programs:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sallyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Music  Circleâ&#x20AC;?  with  Rob  Zollman,  Tuesdays  and  Fridays,  July  8-­29,  10  a.m.,  for  ages  birth  and  up;Íž  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stories  and  Craftsâ&#x20AC;?  with  Kathy  Hirschberger,  Wednesdays  and  Thursdays,  July  9-­31,  10  a.m.,  ages  preschool  and  up.

Hancock  Free  Public  Library.  Wednesday,  1-­5  p.m.;͞  Thursday,  noon-­6  p.m.;͞  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Books,  videos  and  DVDs.  Other  items  available  through  interlibrary  loan.

Ilsley  Public  Library.  75  Main  St.,  Middlebury,  388-­4095.  Monday,  Wednesday  and  Friday,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.;Íž  Tuesday  and  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­8  p.m.;Íž  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.  October-­April,  Sunday,  1-­4  p.m.  Early  Literacy  Story  Times,  Thursdays,  10:30-­11:15  a.m.  Itsy  Bitsy  Yoga,  Thursdays,  July  11-­Aug.  8,  10:30-­11:15  a.m.,  for  ages  birth  through  5  years.  Garden  Story  Times,  Tuesdays,  June  18-­Aug.  6,  10:30-­11:15  a.m.  Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Music  and  Movement,  Tuesdays,  10:30-­11:15  a.m.,  for  ages  birth  through  5  years.  Magic:  The  Gathering  games  for  kids  in  grades  6-­12,  third  Tuesday  of  the  month,  4-­6  p.m.  Hand  in  Hand  community  service  proj-­ HFWV IRU NLGV Âż UVW 7KXUVGD\ RI HYHU\ PRQWK S P VolunTeens,  second  Thursday  of  every  month,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.  Young  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Club,  third  Thursday  of  every  month,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.  Mysterious  Hogwarts  Reading  Society,  last  Thursday  of  every  month,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.  Youth  Media  Lab, Â

Tuesdays,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.  For  a  complete  listing  of  ongo-­ ing  and  special  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  activities,  visit  www.ilsleypublicli-­ brary.org  or  call  the  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Room  at  388-­4097.

Lawrence  Memorial  Library.  40  North  St.,  Bristol,  453-­2366  or  www.lawrencelibrary.net.  Monday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.;͞  Tuesday  and  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­8  p.m.;͞  Wednesday  and  Friday,  1-­5  p.m.;͞  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Monday,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  free  walk-­in  computer  help.  Summer  preschool  story  times,  Thursdays,  10:30-­11:30  a.m.,  with  a  focus  on  science.  Experiment  and  Explore  Workshop  (ages  8  and  up),  Wednesdays,  2-­4:30  p.m.  Lego  Club,  Wednesdays,  3:15-­4:15  p.m.,  for  school-­age  children.  Lincoln  Library.  222  W.  River  Rd.,  Lincoln,  453-­2665.  Monday,  2-­6  p.m.;͞  Wednesday,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.  (additional  evening  hours  on  a  volunteer  basis);͞  Friday,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.;͞  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.  Reading  with  Magic,  the  therapy  dog,  Mondays,  3:15-­4:15.  Chess  club,  Mondays,  4-­5  p.m.  /HJR FOXE :HGQHVGD\V S P 6WRU\ WLPH DJH ¿ YH and  under),  Friday,  10:30  a.m.  Senior  program,  second  Wednesday,  10  a.m.  Book  discussion  group,  second  Wednesday  at  7  p.m.  Info:  453-­3575.  New  Haven  Community  Library.  78  North  Street,  New  +DYHQ LQ WKH 7RZQ 2I¿ FH /LEUDU\ EXLOGLQJ 7XHV D P p.m.  Wed.,  1-­8  p.m.  Thu.,  1-­8  p.m.  Sat  10  a.m.  -­  1  p.m.  Story  Hour  on  Tues.  at  10:30  a.m.  Information  -­  Facebook:  New  Haven  Community  Library  (Vermont),  website:  nhcl.org,  Deborah  Lundbech,  Director,  453-­4015.

Orwell  Free  Library.  Tuesday,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.  and  6-­8  p.m.;͞  Thursday,  3-­6  p.m.;͞  Friday,  11  a.m.-­4  p.m.;͞  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.

Platt  Memorial  Library.  Shoreham.  897-­2647.  Monday,  11  a.m.-­7  p.m.;͞  Wednesday  and  Thursday,  2  p.m.-­7  p.m.;͞  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Programs  on  website:  www.plat-­ tlib.org.  Summer  programs  (June  23-­July  30):  Preschool  story  time,  ages  3-­5,  Mondays,  11  a.m.-­noon;͞  youth  story  time,  ages  6  and  up,  Mondays  and  Wednesdays,  1-­2  p.m.;͞  drop-­in  crafts  and  activities  for  all  ages,  Mondays  and  Wednesdays,  11  a.m.-­  noon.

Russell  Memorial  Library.  Monkton.  453-­4471.  Tuesday  and  Thursday,  3-­7  p.m.;Íž  Friday  and  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Friday  Story  Hour,  second  and  fourth  Friday,  10-­11  a.m.  WiFi  available.  Weekly  summer  reading  program  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fizz,  Boom,  Readâ&#x20AC;?  starts  Friday,  July  11,  10-­11  a.m.  Salisbury  Free  Public  Library.  352-­4198.  Tuesday-­Thursday,  3-­6  p.m.;Íž  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­noon.  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Time,  Tuesday  2:30-­4  p.m.  Info:  http://salisburyfreelibrary.blogspot.com.  Story  hour,  pre-­K  through  grade  4:  First  and  third  Saturdays,  10-­11  a.m.,  read-­aloud  book  followed  by  arts  and  crafts  project.  Children  must  be  accompanied  by  an  adult.  Sarah  Partridge  Community  Library.  East  Middlebury.  388-­7588.  Ilsley  Library  cards  accepted.  Tuesday,  9  a.m.-­ noon;Íž  Thursday,  2-­6  p.m.;Íž  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­noon.  Book  sale  on  Saturdays.

Starksboro  Public  Library.  2827  Route  116,  Starksboro  (in  WRZQ KDOO 3DUNLQJ EHKLQG WRZQ RI¿ FHV 0RQGD\ 10  a.m.-­6  p.m.;͞  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.;͞  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Story  time  (ages  3-­5)  Monday,  10:30  a.m.  453-­3732.

Whiting  Free  Library.  Main  Street  opposite  the  church.  623-­7862.  Call  for  hours.  Story  time  with  Deb  Lendway,  10  a.m.  Wednesdays.

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Gravy on top PATRICIA A. HANNAFORD Career Center culinary arts student Jazmin Burlett serves up a cider-­spiked pork demi-­glace she and her fellow students prepared as part of a locally sourced lunch for the Financing the Working Landscape conference at the American Legion in Middlebury last week.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Birdmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  plot,  actors  soar  high Birdman;Íž  Running  time:  1:59;Íž  Rat-­ Mike  (Edward  Norton)  and  Leslie  (Naomi  Watts).  At  the  same  time,  we  ing:  R â&#x20AC;&#x153;Birdmanâ&#x20AC;?  aims  high  and  gets  there.  are  watching  him  backstage  in  real  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  easy  to  explain  the  plot  in  a  few  time  as  he  interacts  with  manager  Jake  short  sentences,  far  harder  to  describe  =DFK *DOLÂżDQDNLV KLV GDXJKWHU 6DP the  mood  created  by  director  (and  writ-­ (Emma  Stone),  his  sometime  wife  Syl-­ via  (Amy  Ryan),  and  some-­ er  of  the  screenplay)  Alejan-­ time  girlfriend  Laura  (An-­ dro  GonzĂĄlez  Iùårritu.  drea  Riseborough).  Each  of  The  easy  part:  In  his  long  these  actors  has  at  least  one  ago  past,  Riggan  (Michael  strong  scene  with  Riggan.

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VanBuskirk to introduce Peruvian culture & the country’s Inca past

“MOON NIGHT” IS an ink and color work on paper by Yinglei Zhang, one of 19 artists whose work will be on exhibit at the seventh annual holiday show at the Jackson Gallery at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater Nov. 14-­Dec. 31. An opening reception is on Friday, Nov. 14, from 5-­7 p.m.

Local artists’ show for the holidays returns to Town Hall Theater Friday MIDDLEBURY — The Jackson Gallery in the lower level of Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater ZLOO EH ¿ OOHG ZLWK DUW DQG ¿ QH FUDIWV once again through the holiday season. This juried exhibition will feature 19 regional artists whose work represents a wide variety of media and styles. All have been recognized for their individual approaches to design and image.

Norma Jean Rollet specializes in beautifully textured plein air pastel landscapes. Karla Van Vliet and Lily Hinrichsen both work in a variety of media to express their views and visions. Painters Mike Mayone, Molly Hawley, Gabrielle McDermit,

Sarah Wesson, Gayl Braisted, Carol Calhoun, Mimi Love, Phyllis Demong and Peter Langrock offer their perspectives on the Vermont landscape, views from their lives and travels, and abstract composi-­ tions in an eclectic mix. They are joined by Yinglei Zhang who uses ink and color on paper in the tradi-­ tional styles of Chinese painting and calligraphy.

Joan Curtis creates delight-­ ful colored pencil drawings often with layering of papers, a tech-­ nique that allows a shallow three-­ dimensional appearance. Deanna Shapiro displays her unique imagery through mixed media, while Lowell

Snowdon Klock, Suki Fredericks and Richard Steele offer stunning compositions in photography. Hope Johnson’s exquisitely crafted quilted pieces on the theme of bees will round out this exciting exhibit.

This holiday season show has become a tradition at Town Hall Theater and features unique and affordable works available for immediate purchase. The exhibit starts off with an opening reception on Friday, Nov. 14 from 5-­7 p.m., and continues through Dec. 31. The Jackson Gallery is open Monday-­ Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and during theater events. For informa-­ tion call 802-­382-­9222.

‘Chicago’ to play at Otter Valley Union High School Nov. 20-­23 BRANDON — Otter Valley Union High School’s Walking Stick Theatre will perform Bob Fosse’s iconic musical “Chicago” Nov. 20-­23.

Performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday begin at 7 p.m., while Sunday’s matinee begins at 2:30 p.m.

The original Broadway production opened in 1975 and became one of the longest running shows in Broadway history.

The musical is set in Chicago in the 1920s and follows the story of Roxie Hart, a young Hollywood wannabe who’s arrested for killing her lover.

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Jeffrey Hull, theater director at Otter Valley, admits it’s an edgy and sometimes risky show for high school students to perform. But he says he had the right cast this year to handle the subject matter, brash songs and À DVK\ FKRUHRJUDSK\ He says audiences will no doubt recognize “All That Jazz,” one of

the signature hits of the production and enjoy the many dance numbers.

He says their stylish yet minimalistic staging and sets focus attention on the cast and story line and he’s excited to see the crowd’s reaction.

Tickets for “Chicago” cost $10 for adults and $8 for students at the door. They’ll be sold in advance at Carr’s Florist in Brandon for $8 each.

Advance ticket purchase is recom-­ mended, as performances tend to sell out.

This musical has some mild language and may not be appropriate for children under 12.

BRISTOL — The folk tales and traditions of high-­altitude Andean villages of Peru will vividly come to life in this month’s program of the One World Library Project in Bristol when Elizabeth “Libby” VanBuskirk of Charlotte discusses and signs her new book, “Beyond the Stones of Machu Picchu: Folk Tales and Stories of Inca Life.” This free program will be presented on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Memorial Library in Bristol.

The book was written by VanBuskirk and features richly imagined paintings by Inca artist Angel Callañaupa Alvarez. It vibrantly depicts Andean village life through folk tales, stories and art, providing a rare glimpse into Inca peoples’ creative work, espe-­ cially the famous Andean practice of weaving and other textile arts.

The stories reveal Inca rituals and beliefs about the living earth they call Pacha Mama, the majestic mountains worshipped as Apus, the sky and its “black constellations,” the meanings attached to sacred water, the events of nature and ever-­changing climate, the stages of life and growth, courage and transformation.

During the One World Library Project program, VanBuskirk will talk about her efforts in documenting the work and lives of Peruvian weavers in high altitude Andean villages. She will also show images of Alvarez’s paintings and read a story from “Beyond the Stones,” “The Old Man, the Llamas and Machu Picchu.” This story was recently reprinted in full in the Sept./Oct. issue of Piecework, a magazine for textile enthusiasts.

VanBuskirk will also have books available for signing at the evening

LIBBY VANBUSKIRK program. “Beyond the Stones” is suitable for both adults and children and it will be added to the One World Library Project’s kiosk for commu-­ nity members to check out.

The author hopes the book will introduce readers to this rich Peruvian culture and provide new ways of looking at the world by vicariously placing them inside Inca villages to experience life in the high-­elevations of the mountains. VanBuskirk says, “I have included authentic and little-­ known Inca traditions and hope that readers will feel enlightened by the tales and stories and respond with delight in Angel’s stunning art.”

VanBuskirk studied the art and archaeology of Peru, of Mesoamerica, as well as Native American textiles of North and South American at the Radcliffe Institute and holds a degree from Wheaton College in Norton, Mass. She has traveled frequently to Peru, co-­taught courses on Inca history and culture for educators at

the University of Vermont College of Education and served as founding co-­chair of the board of directors of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. In her enthusiasm to share her experiences, she has given lectures locally and around the country.

The paintings of Angel Callañaupa Alvarez are inspired by Andean history, tradition, legends, supersti-­ tions and the Andean vision of the cosmos. In all his work, he shows his respect for Mother Earth and the great mountain Apus. His paint-­ ings are distinguished by his expan-­ sive imagination, delightful humor, sense of space and composition, and storytelling skills. His art shares a wide perspective, vividly illustrating scenes from little-­known but time-­ honored traditions that mark the life of Inca people in the past and today.

For more information on the program, contact the Lawrence Memorial Library at 453-­2366 or go to www.OneWorldLibraryProject.org.

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from  distributors  and  stock  in  their  growler  bar,  which  they  spent  about  $3,000  to  install.  So  far,  with  just  word  of  mouth  and  one  print  ad,  Frank  Trombley  said  the  QHZ Âż [WXUH KDV EURXJKW PRUH EXVL ness  to  their  store,  which  he  moved  XS 0DLQ 6WUHHW DERXW Âż YH \HDUV DJR He  described  the  microbrew  market  as,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;pretty  hot  right  at  the  moment,  and  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  no  other  place  in  town  that  sells  growlers,â&#x20AC;?  adding,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  it  has  helped.â&#x20AC;?

Prices  range  from  $9  to  $13  for  the  larger  growlers,  and  roughly  $5  to  $7  for  the  smaller  growlettes.  Those  prices  GR QRW LQFOXGH D RQH WLPH GHSRVLW RQ the  bottles,  which  is  refunded  on  return.  Prices  vary  depending  on  the  product.  6R IDU 7URPEOH\ VDLG WKH EHVW VHOO ers  have  been  Lost  Nation  and  Trapp  Family  Lodge  beers  and  ales.

1RW DOO PLFUREUHZHUV VHOO WKHLU SURG ucts  in  keg  form,  and  not  all  varieties  are  available  all  the  time,  Trombley  said.  Because  he  and  his  son  also  will  WU\ WR VWRFN VHDVRQDO SURGXFWV FXVWRP HUV FDQ H[SHFW DQ HYHU FKDQJLQJ YDULHW\ â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  run  out,  and  then  we  put  a  different  kind  in.  We  try  to  put  in  the  seasonals,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

The  growler  bar  adds  to  an  inventory  that  includes  a  full  line  of  wines  and  bottled  beer,  snacks,  coffee  and  a  deli  WKDW WKH 7URPEOH\V KDYH VXE OHW WR D VHFRQG SDUW\ RSHUDWRU )UDQN 7URPEOH\ said  that  the  deli  just  recently  changed  hands  and  that  he  is  excited  about  its  new  head  chef.

The  fact  that,  as  its  name  implies,  Vergennes  Redemption  redeems  beer,  soda  and  liquor  bottles  continues  to  lure  business,  Trombley  said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  got  that,  which  is  a  good  draw,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  Trombley  said  many  Vergennes  Variety  customers  also  moved  along  Main  Street  with  the  store,  which  HPSOR\V D KDOI GR]HQ QRW FRXQWLQJ WKH Trombleys  or  several  deli  workers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  gone  well.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  got  a  lot  of  followers  from  the  old  store,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

7URPEOH\ DGYLVHV ERWK WKRVH IROORZ ers  and  new  customers  who  want  to  learn  more  about  the  specialty  beers  in  the  growler  bar  to  talk  to  Jacob  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Frank  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  always  drink  beer,  but  when  he  does,  he  drinks  Bud  Light.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  let  my  son  do  all  the  talking,â&#x20AC;?  Trombley  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  microbrew  drinker.  He  likes  the  IPAs.â&#x20AC;?  Andy  Kirkaldy  may  be  reached  at  andyk@addisonindependent.com.

By  ZACH  DESPART prevent  future  catastrophes.  Congress  MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Finding  created  the  Securities  and  Exchange  VRXUFHV RI IXQGLQJ IRU D VPDOO EXVL Commission  in  1934  to  enforce  QHVV LV GLIÂż FXOW HVSHFLDOO\ ZKHQ federal  securities  laws. traditional  lenders  such  as  banks  are  NEW  EXEMPTION hesitant  to  lend  in  the  wake  of  the  The  Vermont  Small  Business  Great  Recession.

Operating  Exemption  has  existed  Now,  the  state  Department  of  for  decades,  but  Pieciak  said  he  and  Financial  Regulation  is  trying  to  his  colleagues  felt  it  needed  to  be  facilitate  investment  in  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  updated  to  better  serve  the  small  small  businesses  with  a  change  in  business  community. regulatory  policy.

Under  the  old  exemption,  a   business  0LFKDHO 3LHFLDN GHSXW\ FRPPLV could  raise  up  to  $500,000  from  up  to  sioner  of  the  Department  of  Financial  50  people.  There  was  no  cap  on  how  Regulation,  last  week  detailed  much  any  single  person  could  invest. changes  to  the  Vermont  Small  The  new  exemption  changes  each  Business  Operating  of  those  things.  Exemption.  The  Businesses  can  now  VSBOE,  as  it  is  â&#x20AC;&#x153;(State regularaise  $1  million,  or  known,  now  allows  tors) decided to up  to  $2  million  if  Vermonters  to  sell  they  provide  several  VWRFN LQ WKHLU FRPSD change the rules years  of  audited  nies  exclusively  that were too Âż QDQFLDO GRFX to  Vermonters  as  a  ments.  There  is  no  ZD\ WR Âż QDQFH RSHU onerous, and limit  on  how  many  ations  without  the  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking people  may  invest,  hassle  and  expense  though  there  is  a  to make it easier of  complying  with  $10,000  per  person  federal  securities  for businesses (to FDS RQ WKRVH LQYHVW regulations. ments.  There  is  one  raise money).â&#x20AC;? Âł,WÂśV DQ LQWUD VWDWH H[FHSWLRQ ² LQYHV â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Robin Scheu tors  with  a  net  worth  H[HPSWLRQ PHDQ ing  that  the  feds  are  of  more  than  $1  taken  completely  out  of  the  picture,â&#x20AC;?  million  and  $200,000  in  liquid  assets  3LHFLDN VDLG DGGLQJ WKDW IHGHUDO UHJX can  be  designated  an  â&#x20AC;&#x153;accredited  ODWLRQV SUHYHQW H[WHQGLQJ WKH H[HPS investorâ&#x20AC;?  and  invest  as  much  money  tion  to  residents  of  other  states.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  as  they  choose. purely  a  Vermont  offer.â&#x20AC;?

To  expand  the  outreach  efforts  Pieciak  made  the  remarks  on  of  the  Department  of  Financial  Nov.  6  in  his  keynote  address  at  the  5HJXODWLRQ 3LHFLDN VDLG WKH GHSDUW â&#x20AC;&#x153;Financing  the  Working  Landscapeâ&#x20AC;?  ment  created  a  new  position,  the  conference,  sponsored  by  the  Addison  Director  of  Capital  Markets.

County  Relocalization  Network  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  position  was  created  solely  (ACORN)  and  the  Addison  County  to  help  small  businesses  navigate  the  Economic  Development  Corporation. regulatory  process  to  raise  money  for  He  said  the  new  policy  makes  it  themselves  and  answer  any  questions  easier  for  small  businesses  to  seek  from  the  public,â&#x20AC;?  Pieciak  said. Âż QDQFLQJ IURP IULHQGV QHLJKERUV DQG %XVLQHVVHV SD\ D IHH WR Âż OH the  greater  community. paperwork  with  the  state,  which  â&#x20AC;&#x153;What  the  VSBOE  does  is  provides  Pieciak  said  is  as  short  has  a  few  QRW RQO\ D IUDPHZRUN WKDWÂśV KHOS GR]HQ SDJHV DQG FDQ EH GRQH ZLWK ful  and  useful,  but  does  so  in  a  way  out  the  assistance  of  an  attorney.  He  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  very  easy  and  straightforward  added  that  the  entire  process  could  be  manner,â&#x20AC;?  he  said. complete  in  a  month,  if  not  sooner,  Instead  of  putting  up  personal  assets  and  that  DFR  staff  can  help  applicants  VXFK DV D KRPH RU SURSHUW\ DV FROODW through  the  process. eral  for  business  loans,  the  VSBOE  ACEDC  Executive  Director  Robin  gives  entrepreneurs  the  opportunity  to  Scheu  said  the  Working  Landscape  raise  cash  without  tying  their  personal  conference  does  not  normally  have  a  and  business  assets  together,  which  keynote  speaker,  but  organizers  asked  could  bring  catastrophe  should  the  Pieciak  to  come  from  Montpelier  business  fail. to  explain  the  change  to  the  small  The  Department  of  Financial  business  exemption.  She  said  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  an  Regulation,  as  its  name  implies,  example  of  how  government  can  be  HQVXUHV WKDW EDQNV LQVXUDQFH FRPSD UHFHSWLYH WR WKH QHHGV RI VPDOO EXVL QLHV DQG LQYHVWPHQW Âż UPV FRPSO\ ness  and  the  communities  they  serve. with  state  securities  law.  It  also  â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  decided  to  change  the  rules  protects  consumers  against  fraud.  that  were  too  onerous,  and  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  Pieciak  said  the  department  pulls  in  7  ORRNLQJ WR PDNH LW HDVLHU IRU EXVL percent  of  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  revenue. nesses,â&#x20AC;?  Scheu  said.

Pieciak  explained  that  states  have  Scheu  added  that  she  views  the  regulated  securities  for  more  than  a  DPHQGHG UXOHV DV QRW MXVW EHQHÂż FLDO FHQWXU\ .DQVDV ZDV WKH Âż UVW VWDWH WR to  business,  but  good  for  people  who  pass  what  became  known  as  â&#x20AC;&#x153;blue  want  to  invest  in  them.  She  said  that  sky  lawsâ&#x20AC;?  after  unscrupulous  bankers  VRPH VPDOO $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ EXVL sold  fraudulent  securities  to  farmers. QHVVHV KDYH XVHG FURZG VRXUFLQJ The  other  states  followed  suit  and  to  raise  cash,  and  would  likely  be  SDVVHG OHJLVODWLRQ UHTXLULQJ DOO VHFX attracted  to  taking  advantage  of  the  rities  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  those  hawking  them  new  state  policy. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  to  register  with  a  state  agency.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  way  for  business  owners  to  Following  the  stock  market  crash  get  investors  without  going  through  of  1929,  the  federal  government  felt  all  the  federal  hoops  and  hurdles,â&#x20AC;?  that  state  laws  were  inadequate  to  she  said.

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The  church  is  also  hosting  a  number  of  local  craft  people.  Come  in  for  a  fun  and  unique  shopping  opportunity  for  your  Christmas  gifts  and  more.  Stop  in  to  browse  and  stay  for  lunch,  which  will  be  served  with  a  selection  RI KRPHPDGH VRXSV FKLOL DQG VDQG wiches.  For  more  information  contact  0DULO\Q DW A  total  of  885  Monkton  residents  stopped  in  to  the  polls  and  cast  their  votes  on  Nov.  4.  There  was  a  steady  VWUHDP RI YRWHUV PRVW RI WKH KRXU GD\ 7KH SROOV RSHQHG DW D P FORV ing  at  7  p.m.

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LEGALLY BLONDE

THIS YEAR’S MIDDLEBURY Union High School fall musical is “Legally Blonde,” based on the popular Reese Witherspoon movie from 2001. The show will be per-­ formed on the school stage on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Seen here from Tues-­ day’s rehearsal are, clockwise from above, Alexis Ouellette and the Delta Nu sorority sisters;; Isabel Velez and Brittany Baker;; Hannah Roque and the Delta Nu sisters;; Elliot Abbott and Hadley Evans Nash;; the law students;; Jacob Klemmer;; Faith Isham, 1LFN &RH DQG $- +HUULPDQ 5RTXH DQG -RVLH $EERWW DQG KHU ¿WQHVV WHDP Independent photos/Trent Campbell

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The Little

Mermaid FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1837, Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Little Mermaid” has survived the test of time. Disney produced an animated musical version in 1989 that became an instant classic and in 2008 a stage version opened on Broadway. And now Vergennes Union High School is bring their own production to the school stage on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Seen here from Tuesday’s dress rehearsal are, clockwise from just below, Marigrace Wojciechowski, Bess Gramling, Cedar Winslow and Caitlin Walsh;; Emma Gardner;; April Ambrose and her mersisters;; Ambrose and Chris Castillo;; Castillo and Hunter Smith;; Max Ratti-­Bicknell with the chorus;; Ambrose and Emily Rooney;; Glen Childers and Ratti-­Bicknell;; and Ambrose.

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Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  revenues  disappoint By  HILARY  NILES VT  Digger.org MONTPELIER  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  monthly  revenues  were  mostly  disappointing  again  in  October,  according  to  a  report  released  this  past  Friday  by  Secretary  of  Admin-­ istration  Jeb  Spaulding.

Financial  forecasts  predicted  PRUH WKDQ PLOOLRQ ZRXOG Ă&#x20AC;RZ into  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  General  Fund  dur-­ ing  the  peak  leaf-­peeping  month.  So-­called  consumption  taxes  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  sales  and  use,  meals  and  rooms  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  cleared  their  targets.  But  personal  income  tax  receipts  fell  short  by  more  than  $7  million,  or  11  percent.

Spaulding  said  the  trend,  which  has  continued  largely  unabated  since  April,  is  worrisome. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  is  the  main  reason  the  General  Fund  is  almost  $12  million  below  target  through  four  months  of  the  ¿VFDO \HDU ´ KH VDLG The  year-­over-­year  revenue  trend  has  picked  up:  Nearly  all  General  Fund  revenue  streams  are  ahead  of  collections  at  the  same  time  last  year.  But  state  spending  is  planned  according  to  anticipated  revenues  from  the  current  budget  cycleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  taxes  and  fees.

A  downward  revision  to  the  forecast  just  weeks  after  the  current  ¿VFDO \HDU SURPSWHG D PLOOLRQ rescission  in  August.  Continued  weak  performance  heightens  fears  that  state  economists  may  again  downgrade  their  revenue  forecast  in  January,  which  could  trigger  a  second  round  of  rescissions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Shumlin  administration  continues  to  analyze  thoroughly  the  contributing  factors  for  the  recent  underperformance  in  the  personal  income  tax  and  is  preparing  for  fur-­ ther  adjustments  to  operate  within  DYDLODEOH UHYHQXHV ´ 6SDXOGLQJ said  in  the  news  release.

In  a  Nov.  7  interview,  he  added  WKDW RI¿FLDOV DUH H[SORULQJ ³VRPH interim  administrative  steps  to  slow  spending  in  advance  of  the  legisla-­ WLYH VHVVLRQ ´ The  General  Fund  is  particularly  sensitive  to  personal  income  tax  re-­ ceipts,  which  comprise  more  than  half  of  its  revenue  stream.

The  Education  Fund  also  came  in  shy  of  target  in  October,  missing  by  less  than  $1  million,  due  largely  to  disappointing  lottery  transfers  and  investment  income.

Though  the  fund  fell  short  in  Oc-­ WREHU WKH ¿VFDO \HDU WR GDWH (GXFD-­ tion  Fund  total  is  ahead  of  its  target  by  almost  $500,000.

The  Transportation  Fund  has  fared  better,  despite  disappointing  transfers  from  diesel  fuel  taxes.  Higher  than  expected  overall  rev-­ enues  in  October  put  the  Transpor-­ tation  Fund  more  than  $800,000  above  target,  bringing  its  budget  buffer  up  to  almost  $1  million. thevermonthome.com 0RQ 6DW Â&#x2021;

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Labeling  law  to  have  wide  effect By  JOHN  HERRICK  party  to  verify  the  supply  chain,  under  VTDigger.org the  proposed  rules.

VERMONT  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Ed  and  Lea  Arnold  Some  manufacturers  already  verify  of  Lyndonville  started  giving  pea-­ that  ingredients  are  not  genetically  nut  brittle  to  family  and  friends  as  a  engineered  so  they  can  label  their  Christmas  presents  four  years  ago.  products  as  non-­GMO. Now,  they  sell  a  range  of  Vermont  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  another  way  of  having  prod-­ Peanut  Brittle  products  at  farmers  XFW GLIIHUHQWLDWLRQ ´ VDLG -DFN *LOEHUW markets,  festivals  and  several  stores. founder  of  Manchester-­based  South-­ Under  a  new  Vermont  law,  the  Ar-­ western  Bar  and  Grill,  who  also  at-­ nolds  will  likely  be  required  to  place  tended  the  presentation. a  label  on  their  old-­fashioned  confec-­ Five  years  ago,  Gilbert  launched  tion  that  says,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Produced  With  Ge-­ DQ ÂłDOO QDWXUDO´ FKLS VDOVD DQG KRW QHWLF (QJLQHHULQJ ´ sauce  company  called  Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  because  the  fam-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;It seems Gringo  Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.  He  is  in  ily  company  uses  Karo  process  of  certify-­ like corn is the  Light  corn  syrup  to  make  ing  the  products  as  non-­ the  candy.  Processed  in-­ the problem *02 FHUWLÂżHG ,W ZLOO gredients  like  corn  syrup  child of cost  the  company  about  are  often  made  with  geneti-­ $4,000  to  verify  that  the  cally  engineered  crops,  and  all of it.

SURGXFWV LQ KLV OLQHXS under  a  new  Vermont  law  Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s do  not  contain  GMO  in-­ that  fact  must  be  disclosed. barely any gredients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  seems  like  corn  is  â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  have  to  go  the  problem  child  of  all  of  corn now though  ingredient  by  in-­ it.  Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  barely  any  corn  that is not JUHGLHQW ´ *LOEHUW VDLG QRZ WKDW LV QRW *02 ´ /HD GMO.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  need  to  go  back  not  Arnold  said. only  to  the  distributor  of  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lea Arnold 9HUPRQW LV WKH ÂżUVW VWDWH it  to  you,  but  sometimes  in  the  nation  to  make  GMO  further  back  to  the  main  labeling  mandatory  for  food  manu-­ source,  which  on  some  things  can  facturers  and  retailers.  The  state  is  be  daunting.  Where  did  your  pepper  now  seeking  comments  on  a  set  of  come  from?  Where  does  your  cinna-­ SURSRVHG UXOHV WKDW DUH WR EH ÂżQDOL]HG PRQ FRPH IURP"´ by  July  2015.  Food  purveyors  must  But  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  unclear  whether  Gilbertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  label  certain  products  containing  ge-­ QRQ *02 FHUWLÂżFDWLRQ SURFHVV ZLOO netically  engineered  ingredients  sold  satisfy  the  state.  The  Vermont  At-­ after  July  1,  2016.

WRUQH\ *HQHUDOœV 2I¿FH LV ORRNLQJ The  Arnolds  and  other  specialty  to  qualify  organizations  that  would  food  manufacturers  gathered  at  the  SURYLGH WKLUG SDUW\ YHUL¿FDWLRQ WKDW D Capitol  Plaza  Hotel  in  Montpelier  last  product  has  met  state  standards,  ac-­ week  to  hear  a  presentation  by  the  cording  the  Assistant  Attorney  Gen-­ 9HUPRQW $WWRUQH\ *HQHUDOœV RI¿FH RQ eral  Todd  Daloz. the  proposed  GMO  labeling  rules.

Daloz  said  if  the  standards  are  too  If  manufacturers  choose  not  to  la-­ low,  then  some  companies  may  cir-­ bel  their  products,  they  will  have  to  FXPYHQW WKH FHUWL¿FDWLRQ SURFHVV E\ prove  their  products  are  GMO-­free  simply  accepting  a  statement  from  a  by  either  obtaining  sworn  statements  supplier  that  products  do  not  contain  from  suppliers  or  by  hiring  a  third  GMOs.

The  Vermont  Legislature  did  not  ban  GMO  foods,  and  lawmakers  were  hesitant  to  defend  a  state  law  on  the  grounds  that  consuming  genetically  engineered  ingredients  causes  harm  to  human  health.  However,  some  crops  have  been  genetically  engi-­ neered  to  withstand  heavy  herbicide  applications,  and  the  number  of  farm-­ ers  planting  herbicide-­resistant  crops  has  increased.

Some  producers  say  the  law  should  have  gone  further  to  require  dairy  and  meat  products  to  be  labeled  if  the  ani-­ mal  consumes  genetically  engineered  feed.  Dairy  and  meat  products  are  ex-­ empt  under  the  law. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  know  enough  about  the  health  issues  of  the  whole  thing,  but  it  is  an  environmental  issue  for  a  lot  of  SHRSOH ´ VDLG &KHU\O 'H9RV FR RZQ-­ er  of  Kimball  Brook  Farm  in  North  Ferrisburgh.

DeVos  said  her  200-­cow  dairy  IDUP LV FHUWLÂżHG RUJDQLF E\ WKH Northeast  Organic  Farming  Associa-­ tion  of  Vermont.  She  said  consum-­ ers  who  oppose  genetic  engineering  would  like  to  know  that  their  dairy  products  did  not  come  from  ani-­ mals  who  consumed  feed  containing  GMOs. She  said  NOFA-­VT  checks  her  feed  records  at  least  once  per  year.  She  said  it  cost  her  about  $1,000  per  year  and  also  $2,000  for  the  farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  creamery  in  Hinesburg. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  checking  our  records,  seeing  where  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  buying  our  feed  from,  then  they  are  going  to  those  companies  and  checking  where  they  DUH EX\LQJ WKHLU IHHG IURP ´ VKH VDLG The  Arnolds  are  not  concerned  that  the  labeling  law  will  affect  their  busi-­ ness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A  real  health  nut  isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  going  to  EX\ RXU SURGXFW DQ\ZD\V ´ (G $UQROG said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  mean,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  made  with  sugar.  ,WÂśV PRUH RI D WUHDW ´

Vergennes  Lions,  Legion,  donate  turkeys VERGENNES  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Vergennes  Lions  Club  and  the  Vergennes  Ameri-­ can  Legion  Auxiliary  combined  efforts  this  fall  to  help  purchase  Thanksgiving  turkeys  for  Helping  Overcome  Povertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Effects  (HOPE).

On  Saturday,  Oct.  11,  the  two  or-­ ganizations  held  a  chicken  pie  din-­ ner  and  dance  for  the  public  to  help Â

purchase  turkeys.  The  effort  netted  $768.22,  which  was  presented  to  Em-­ mett  Moseley  of  HOPE  at  the  Lions  Club  meeting  on  Nov.  5.  In  addition,  the  Lions  Club  presented  HOPE  with  a  check  for  $2,000  to  be  split  between  providing  food  for  Thanksgiving  and  holiday  gifts  in  December.

Moseley  thanked  both  clubs  for Â

the  turkey  donation  and  thanked  the  Lions  for  their  many  years  of  sup-­ port  for  those  in  need.  He  spoke  of  the  need  for  help  at  HOPE  putting  together  Thanksgiving  boxes  and  for  help  in  the  Christmas  shop  in  Decem-­ ber.  He  suggested  that  anyone  wish-­ LQJ WR KHOS FDOO RU HPDLO volunteer@hope-­vt.org  to  sign  up.

Clever  clove  planting RIPTON  ELEMENTARY  FOURTH-­GRADER  Goshen  Corbett,  above,  uses  an  invention  made  from  an  old  bicycle  wheel  to  prepare  the  Ripton  Community  Garden  for  garlic  planting,  ZKLOH ÂżIWK JUDGHU Phoebe  Hussey,  left,  and  third-­ grader  Laurieann  Lanctot  carefully  bury  the  cloves.  Nola  Kevra  of  Nolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Secret  Greens  recently  donated  the  garlic  and  her  time  to  give  Ripton  students  in  grades  three  through  six  a  garlic-­ planting  lesson.

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FORMER ADDICT PAT Higgins addresses a packed house for the Brandon Cares meeting at the Brandon Town Hall last week. Hig-­ gins shared his story of heroin and painkiller addiction and recovery;; and he also answered questions about the drug problem in Bran-­ don.

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Rick  Cole (Continued  from  Page  1A) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once  this  got  built,  I  said  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  got  to  spend  a  year  in  it,â&#x20AC;?  Cole  said  with  a  smile  while  seated  in  the  command  room  of  the  beautifully  transformed  Seymour  Street  station.

Now  69,  Cole  said  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  no  more  reason  to  delay  passing  the  baton  to  the  next  chief,  a  position  heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  like  to  go  to  Assistant  Chief  David  Shaw.  Cole  vowed  to  remain  with  the  force  as  a  UHJXODU ÂżUHÂżJKWHU SHUIRUPLQJ WDVNV DV needed.  But  heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  on  track  to  get  done  as  chief  by  Jan.  1,  a  transition  that  will  free  him  up  to  spend  some  long  over-­ due  time  with  his  wife,  Judy,  whom  he  has  had  to  leave  at  a  momentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  notice  to  respond  to  the  thousands  of  calls  for  service  of  which  he  has  been  a  part  for  WKH SDVW \HDUV DV D 0LGGOHEXU\ ÂżUH-­ ÂżJKWHU â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  has  been  a  very  rewarding  ex-­ perience  and  I  feel  we  have  accom-­ plished  many  things,â&#x20AC;?  Cole  said  in  his  recent  resignation  letter  to  the  Middle-­ bury  selectboard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  was  a  position  that  I  never  dreamed  of  holding  until  I  was  asked,â&#x20AC;?  he  added.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank  you  everyone  for  the Â

support  and  the  assistance.â&#x20AC;?

Cole,  a  lifelong  Middlebury  resi-­ GHQW JRW LQWHUHVWHG LQ ÂżUHÂżJKWLQJ DV a  member  of  an  Explorer  Scouts  pro-­ gram  through  which  youths  were  able  WR OHDUQ DERXW WKH MRE E\ KHOSLQJ ÂżUH-­ ÂżJKWHUV PDLQWDLQ WKHLU HTXLSPHQW DQG by  proving  ancillary  services  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  such  DV FURZG DQG WUDIÂżF FRQWURO ² DW ÂżUHV DQG WUDIÂżF DFFLGHQWV He  eventually  joined  the  department  in  1975,  and  loved  it.  One  of  his  tasks  was  steering  the  rear  portion  of  the  de-­ partmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  old  â&#x20AC;&#x153;tillerâ&#x20AC;?  ladder  truck â&#x20AC;&#x153;That  was  fun,â&#x20AC;?  he  recalled.

Cole  had  thoughts  of  rising  through  the  ranks  to  captain,  but  never  aspired  to  becoming  chief.  But  that  changed  in  1996,  following  the  tenure  of  the  late  Chief  Richard  Hayes.  The  Middlebury  selectboard  appoints  the  departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  chief  and  assistant  chiefs.  Cole  had  TXHVWLRQV DERXW WKH OHDGHUVKLS WUDQVL-­ tion  and  recalled  an  animated  conver-­ sation  at  the  time  with  then-­Selectman  Kevin  Parizo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If  you  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  like  what  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  looking  at,  run  for  chief,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?  Cole  said.

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By  the  way  (Continued  from  Page  1A) opening  on  Nov.  21.  The  galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  new  partner,  artist  Sean  Dye,  and  will  begin  offering  classes  in  the  new  year. Â

LONGTIME  MIDDLEBURY  FIRE  Chief  Rick  Cole  has  renounced  his  retirement  as  leader  of  the  department.  &ROH ZLOO UHPDLQ RQ WKH IRUFH DV D ¿UH¿JKWHU Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

trucks  and  around  40  volunteer  mem-­ bers,  including  some  Middlebury  Col-­ lege  students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  hardest  thing  is  when  you  have  people  who  expect  to  see  you  during  WKH GD\ ´ &ROH VDLG Âł+RZ GR \RX ÂżW that  in  when  you  have  another  job?â&#x20AC;?

Cole  has  been  able  to  devote  a  lot  of  time  to  the  department  due  to  some  ZRUNGD\ Ă&#x20AC;H[LELOLW\ +H ZDV ORQJWLPH owner-­operator  of  Coleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Flowers  when  it  was  located  on  South  Pleasant  Street.  His  grandfather  launched  the  shop  in  1937.  Rick  Cole  took  it  over  in  1986  and  ran  it  until  2005,  when  he  accepted  a  job  at  the  Marble  Works  Pharmacy.  The  shop  has  since  moved  to  MacIntyre  Lane  and  is  run  by  one  of  his  daughters. ,W ZDV DURXQG ÂżYH \HDUV DJR WKDW Cole  retired  from  the  pharmacy.  As  a  retiree,  he  has  been  more  available  to  SHUIRUP ÂżUH GHSDUWPHQW UHODWHG ZRUN but  heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  like  some  more  time  to  him-­ self.

IN  COLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  FOOTSTEPS Shaw,  a  stalwart  member  of  the  de-­ partment  since  1980,  is  open  to  follow-­ ing  in  Coleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  footsteps.  But  he  wants  WR VSHDN ÂżUVW ZLWK WRZQ RIÂżFLDOV DERXW the  possibility  of  municipal  staff  ab-­ sorbing  some  of  the  clerical  duties  of  the  department.  Shaw  currently  works  a  45-­hour-­per-­week  job.  He  consid-­ ers  himself  fortunate  his  employer  al-­ ORZV KLP WR UHVSRQG WR ÂżUH GHSDUWPHQW matters  when  duty  calls,  but  said  the  chiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  duties  as  they  currently  stand  FRXOG EHFRPH GLIÂżFXOW WR EDODQFH ZLWK full-­time  employment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  is  still  a  volunteer  organiza-­ tion,â&#x20AC;?  Shaw  said,  noting  the  depart-­ ment  is  on  pace  to  respond  to  220  calls  for  service  this  year.  And  that  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  LQFOXGH ÂżUHÂżJKWHU WUDLQLQJ PHHWLQJV and  inspection  services.  Most  mem-­ bers  of  the  Middlebury  Fire  Depart-­ ment  log  around  75  hours  of  training  each  year,  according  to  Shaw,  52.

Shaw  and  Cole  were  scheduled Â

this  week  to  chat  with  Town  Manager  Kathleen  Ramsay  about  the  future  of  the  chiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  position.

Asked  what  he  would  miss  most,  &ROH VDLG Âł&RRUGLQDWLQJ D ÂżUH VFHQH ´ He  added  heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  pleased  that  there  have  EHHQ QR IDWDO ÂżUHV LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ GXU-­ ing  his  time  as  chief,  though  the  de-­ partment  did  coordinate  response  to  a  IDWDO KRXVH ÂżUH LQ 5LSWRQ VHYHUDO \HDUV ago. +H FDOOHG WKH GHDWK RI ÂżUH-­ ÂżJKWHU %UXFH <RXQJ ZKR GLHG ZKLOH responding  to  a  call,  as  one  of  the  most  tragic  and  emotionally  draining  epi-­ sodes  he  can  remember  as  chief. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  care  to  ever  go  through  something  like  that  again,â&#x20AC;?  he  said  of  an  in-­the-­line-­of-­duty  death  of  a  fellow  ¿UHÂżJKWHU Cole  stressed  he  will  continue  on  DV D ÂżUHÂżJKWHU SHUIRUPLQJ ZKDWHYHU tasks  are  assigned  to  him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After  40  years,  I  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  leave  it,â&#x20AC;?  Cole  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  family.â&#x20AC;?

business  plan.  But  MREMS  is  experi-­ encing  some  budget  challenges  right  now,  and  will  ask  for  $18,240  at  next  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  town  meeting.  Approximately  $3,000  of  that  is  expected  to  be  cov-­ ered  by  Middlebury  College.

So  excluding  the  roughly  1.5  cents  related  to  debt  service,  the  Middle-­ bury  municipal  rate  would  jump  a  little  more  than  4  cents  if  the  current Â

draft  were  approved.  Some  Middle-­ EXU\ RIÂżFLDOV RQ 0RQGD\ HYHQLQJ suggested  the  board  shoot  for  a  bud-­ get  that  would  whittle  that  4-­cent  boost  down  to  2  cents. Âł<RX KDYH WR EH UHDOLVWLF DERXW Âż[HG costs,â&#x20AC;?  selectboard  Chairman  Dean  George  said  after  the  meeting.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  will  look  at  programs  very  carefully  to  try  and  save  money.â&#x20AC;?

Ramsay  has  mapped  out  a  schedule  that  would  lead  to  selectboard  approval  RI D ÂżQDO EXGJHW GUDIW E\ -DQ ,Q WKH PHDQWLPH WKH ERDUG ZLOO OLVWHQ WR Âż-­ nancial  pitches  from  department  heads  and  solicit  public  input  in  the  proposed  spending  plan.  Those  discussions  will  take  place  at  the  boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  regular  Tues-­ day  evening  meetings,  which  are  open  to  the  public.

Middlebury  When  the  Lyric  Theater  Com-­ pany  kicks  off  its  41st  season  with  Mel  Brooksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Producersâ&#x20AC;?  this  weekend  at  the  Flynn  in  Burling-­ ton,  the  cast  and  crew  will  include  several  Addison  County  residents.  Among  the  ensemble  players  are  Rob  Demic  and  Barb  Eldred  Dem-­ ic  of  Bristol,  who  have  devoted  many  years  to  directing  shows  at  Vergennes  Union  High  School.  Rob  also  has  appeared  in  multiple  Middlebury  Community  Playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  productions.  Promotions  volunteer  Pat  Boera  lived  in  Middlebury  for  13  years  and  is  a  founding  member  of  the  Festival  on-­the-­Green.  Learn  more  about  the  production  at  www. lyrictheatrevt.org.

Lawrence  Memorial  Library  in  Bristol  wraps  up  its  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dress  a  Dollâ&#x20AC;?  doll  costume  workshop  next  Mon-­ day.  The  North  Street  institution  has  hosted  the  workshop  for  three  Mondays  this  month,  from  3:15  to  4:30  p.m.  Children  are  invited  to  create  a  book  character  or  their  very  own  design  by  sewing,  knit-­ ting,  or  crocheting  a  doll  costume.  Dolls  and  all  materials  are  provid-­ ed.

Take  a  look  at  the  libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  small  doll  exhibit  in  the  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  room  for  inspiration.  Call  453-­2366  for  2012  Otter  Valley  Union  High  more  information.

School  grad  and  UVM  junior  Grant  Robin  of  Pittsford  took  Oops.  In  a  recent  story  about  home  the  title  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Middlebury  Union  High  Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Funniest  Comedianâ&#x20AC;?  at  Nov.  8  at  upcoming  production  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Legally  Club  Metronome  in  Burlington.  Blonde,  the  Musical,â&#x20AC;?  we  mistak-­ Fifty-­seven  Vermont  comedians  enly  wrote  that  the  play  would  competed  for  the  top  honor  over  run  Thursday  through  Saturday  four  nights.  The  judges,  who  of  this  week.  The  play  will  actu-­ have  experience  at  national  clubs  ally  run  Friday  through  Sunday,  and  festivals  as  well  as  in  televi-­ Nov.  14-­16,  with  Friday  and  Sat-­ sion  and  casting,  included  indus-­ urday  shows  at  7  p.m.  and  a  Sun-­ try  professionals  from  New  York  day  matinee  at  2  p.m.  Call  382-­ City,  Boston  and  Montreal.  Con-­ 1192  to  reserve  your  tickets,  or  gratulations,  Grant. buy  them  at  the  door.

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The  more  he  thought  about  it,  the  more  he  became  intrigued  by  the  idea.  He  asked  for  advice  from  other  mem-­ EHUV RI WKH ÂżUHÂżJKWLQJ FRPPXQLW\ DQG threw  his  name  into  the  hat.  Much  to  his  surprise  and  pleasure,  he  was  se-­ lected. %XW WRZQ RIÂżFLDOV WROG &ROH WKDW KH would  serve  as  chief  for  a  one-­year  trial  period,  and  his  future  in  the  posi-­ tion  would  depend  largely  on  his  han-­ dling  of  a  major  task:  The  merger  of  the  Middlebury  and  East  Middlebury  ¿UH GHSDUWPHQWV 7KRVH GHSDUWPHQWV had  functioned  for  years  as  two  sepa-­ rate  entities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(The  merger)  went  very  smoothly,â&#x20AC;?  Cole  said.

This  led  to  Coleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  reappointment  as  chief  for  a  series  of  three-­year  stints,  during  which  a  lot  of  other  work  got  done.  He  said  he  is  most  proud  of  the  departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ongoing  upgrade  of  its  HTXLSPHQW WR PDNH VXUH LW LV GHOLYHULQJ top  service  to  residents,  the  establish-­ ment  of  a  local  technical  rescue  group  to  handle  rescues  on  the  water  and  in  tight  or  tricky  spots  on  land,  the  depart-­ mentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  response  to  the  train  derailment  in  downtown  Middlebury  in  2007,  and  of  course  the  recent  building  project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  has  been  a  huge  change  in  technology,â&#x20AC;?  Cole  said,  referring  to  ap-­ SDUDWXV DQG HTXLSPHQW XSJUDGHV VLQFH he  joined  the  department  in  the  mid-­ 1970s.

And  the  responsibilities  of  chief  have  also  grown  and  changed  through  the  years,  according  to  Cole.  Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  ORW PRUH SDSHUZRUN WKDW UHTXLUHV &ROH WR EH LQ WKH RIÂżFH DW OHDVW KRXUV per  week.  This  work  is,  of  course,  in  addition  to  the  command  responsi-­ bilities  the  chief  has  at  accident  sites.  The  town  pays  the  chief  a  stipend  for  these  responsibilities,  but  it  really  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  cover  the  amount  of  time  the  MRE UHTXLUHV DFFRUGLQJ WR &ROH ZKR suggests  the  town  is  edging  closer  to  needing  some  full-­time,  paid  staff.  The  GHSDUWPHQW FXUUHQWO\ KDV HLJKW ÂżUH-­

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