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ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Vol. 68 No. 43

Middlebury, Vermont

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Thursday, October 23, 2014 â—† 48 Pages

75¢

GOP’s  Milne  duels  Shumlin  for  top  job Takes  stands  on  education,  business

WORKERS  PREPARE  THE  Osborne  House  to  be  slid  off  its  foundation  last  week.  The  house  will  be  moved  1,135  feet  down  Cross  Street  to  its  new  location  Monday  morning.

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On the move

Osborne House heading across bridge to clear way for new town offices By  JOHN  FLOWERS ORW LQ 9HUPRQW DQ\PRUH ´ -DVRQ MIDDLEBURY  —  For  198  0HVVLHU RI 0HVVLHU +RXVH 0RY-­ \HDUV 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJHÂśV 2V-­ LQJ &RQVWUXFWLRQ DFNQRZOHGJHG ERUQH +RXVH DW 0DLQ 6W KDV RQ 0RQGD\ DV KH DQG KLV GDG 1RU-­ EHHQ D FRQVWDQW IHDWXUH RI 0LGGOH-­ PDQ FRQWLQXHG WR UHDG\ WKH 2V-­ EXU\ÂśV GRZQWRZQ ODQGVFDSH ERUQH +RXVH IRU WKH 2FW WUHN %XW HDUO\ QH[W 0RQGD\ PRUQLQJ ,WÂśV D WUHN WKDW ZLOO XOWLPDWHO\ WKH UHFHQWO\ XSURRWHG WZR VWRU\ OHDG WR FRQVWUXFWLRQ RI D QHZ 0LG-­ home  will  make  its  improbable  GOHEXU\ PXQLFLSDO EXLOGLQJ DW WKH journey  along  the  Cross  77  Main  St.  site.  The  6WUHHW %ULGJH WR D YD-­ The Messiers college  —  as  part  of  a  FDQW WRZQ RZQHG ORW RQ will be able YRWHU DSSURYHG WRZQ WKH HDVW VLGH RI WKH LQ-­ JRZQ SDFW ² DJUHHG WR WHUVHFWLRQ RI &URVV DQG to guide make  the  77  Main  St.  the dollies Water  streets. site  available  for  new  The  1,135-­foot  jour-­ by remote PXQLFLSDO RIÂżFHV LI WKH ney,  by  way  of  six  mas-­ +RXVH FRXOG control down 2VERUQH VLYH UHPRWH FRQWUROOHG EH UHORFDWHG WR WKH SRZHUHG GROOLHV ZLOO Cross Street, WRZQ RZQHG SDUFHO DW require  closure  of  the  at what 6  Cross  St.  The  agree-­ &URVV 6WUHHW %ULGJH WR Norman PHQW DOVR JUDQWHG WKH all  vehicular,  bicycle  college  ownership  of  DQG SHGHVWULDQ WUDIÂżF described as the  current  municipal  IURP D P WR DURXQG a “walking EXLOGLQJ DQG J\P SURS-­ noon.  In  the  meantime,  pace,â€? to the erty  at  94  Main  St.,  a  organizers  of  the  move  Cross Street VLWH WKDW ZLOO EH FOHDUHG DUH OD\LQJ WKH JURXQG-­ DQG WUDQVIRUPHG LQWR D work  for  what  they  hope  site. public  park.  A  new  rec-­ ZLOO EH D VPRRWK ULGH reation  facility  will  be  IRU WKH WRQ ORDG D VFHQH WKDWÂśV EXLOW RII &UHHN 5RDG 7KH FROOHJH likely  to  make  more  than  a  few  LV SD\LQJ IRU WKH 2VERUQH +RXVH UH-­ SDVVHUVE\ EOLQN DQG WDNH DQ H[WUD location,  establishment  of  the  park  swig  of  their  morning  java.

DQG PLOOLRQ WRZDUG FRQVWUXF-­ ³%XLOGLQJV GRQœW JHW PRYHG D (See  House,  Page  22A)

By the way Hey,  where’s  the  big  yellow  chair  that  was  sitting  in  the  grassy  area  of  the  Marble  Works  overlooking  the  Otter  Creek  falls?  The  chair,  (See  By  the  way,  Page  18A)

Index Obituaries  ................................ 6A &ODVVL¿HGV  ....................... 7B-­11B Service  Directory  .............. 8B-­9B Entertainment  ........................ 19A &RPPXQLW\ &DOHQGDU  ...... 8A-­10A Sports  ................................ 1B-­4B

By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  —  As  the  CEO  of  Milne  Travel,  Republican  Scott  Milne  has  sent  many  people  to  exotic  ORFDWLRQV WKURXJKRXW WKH ZRUOG The  North  Pomfret  Republican  is  QRZ KRSLQJ WR ERRN D GHVWLQDWLRQ RI KLV RZQ DQG LWœV YHU\ H[RWLF 0RQW-­ pelier,  where  he  hopes  to  serve  as  9HUPRQWœV JRYHUQRU +H IDFHV WZR term  incumbent  Gov.  Peter  Shumlin,  a  Putney  Democrat. %XW LQ RUGHU WR FRPSOHWH KLV WULS WKH VWDWHœV YRWHUV ZLOO KDYH WR SXQFK 0LOQHœV WLFNHW RQ 1RY 6R 0LOQH LV traveling  throughout  the  state  stump-­ ing  for  as  many  votes  as  he  can. +H WROG WKH Addison  Independent  GXULQJ D UHFHQW LQWHUYLHZ WKDW KH LV enjoying  his  campaign  experience,  WKRXJK KH DFNQRZOHGJHG WKHUH KDYH been  some  bumps  along  the  way. +LV PRWKHU IRUPHU VWDWH UHSUH-­ VHQWDWLYH DQG 0LOQH 7UDYHO IRXQGHU 0DULRQ 0LOQH GLHG WKLV SDVW $XJXVW The  Daily  Show  with  John  Stewart  DQG The  Late  Show  with  David  Let-­ terman ERWK UHEURDGFDVW KLV JDIIH IURP D FDQGLGDWHVœ GHEDWH ODVW ZHHN when  he  misspoke  about  having  been  ERUQ LQ 9HUPRQW DQG KDG WR FODULI\ KH was  born  in  Brooklyn.

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SCOTT   MILNE referring  to  the  ABC  Sports  program  WKDW VKRZHG IRRWDJH DFFRPSDQLHG E\ the  narrative,  “The  thrill  of  victory  DQG WKH DJRQ\ RI GHIHDW ´ +H VDLG KH FDQ H[SHULHQFH WKRVH GLYHUJHQW IHHOLQJV QXPHURXV WLPHV GXULQJ WKH FRXUVH RI D FDPSDLJQ GD\ Âł, KDYH SURPLVHG SHRSOH WKDW , DP JRLQJ WR OLVWHQ EHIRUH , DFW ´ 0LOQH VDLG Âł,ÂśP QRW WDONLQJ LQ VRXQG ELWHV ´ 0LOQH VDLG WKH SHRSOH KHÂśV EHHQ PHHWLQJ KDYH H[SUHVVHG D ORW RI concerns  about  how  the  state  is  being  run,  particularly  as  it  relates  to  health  care  policy,  growing  property  taxes,  (See  Milne,  Page  18A)

College  student  shines  light  on  mental  health

NORM,  LEFT,  AND  Jason  Messier,  right,  of  Messier  House  Moving  stand  with  Norm  Cushman,  Associate  V.P.  for  Operations  at  Middle-­ bury  College,  under  the  Osborne  House  in  downtown  Middlebury.  The  house  has  been  raised  and  moved  off  its  old  foundation  next  to  the  Ilsley  Library  and  will  be  moved  to  its  new  location  on  Cross  Street  early  next  Monday  morning.

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Japanese  teens  study  green  design  in  Vermont By  JOHN  FLOWERS RSHUDWLRQ DURXQG WKH ZRUOG WKURXJK 0,''/(%85< ² 6L[WHHQ -DSD-­ VWXGHQW H[FKDQJH DQG DSSUHQWLFHVKLS QHVH VWXGHQWV FURVVHG DQ H[SDQVLYH programs.

RFHDQ WR JHW WR WKH 3DWULFLD $ +DQ-­ ,Q 9HUPRQW ODVW ZHHN WKH -DSDQHVH QDIRUG &DUHHU &HQWHU WKLV SDVW 7KXUV-­ YLVLWHG YDULRXV VFKRROV EXVLQHVVHV GD\ $QG ZKLOH WKH\ KDG PDGH WKHLU DQG HYHQ D IDVKLRQ GHVLJQHU WR OHDUQ FURVVLQJ E\ SODQH LW VWLOO VHHPHG DERXW 9HUPRQW LGHDV DERXW HFRORJ\ somewhat  a  propos  that  the  focus  of  VXVWDLQDELOLW\ DQG JUHHQ GHVLJQ WKHLU YLVLW ZRXOG EH VRPH ,Q 0LGGOHEXU\ RQ ERDWV EHLQJ VWXGLHG DQG 7KXUVGD\ WKH YLVLWLQJ UHSOLFDWHG E\ WKHLU FRXQ-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a VWXGHQWV ² DQG PHPEHUV WHUSDUWV DW WKH 0LGGOH-­ lot of rote of  their  host  families  in  bury  vocational-­technical  learning; (VVH[ DQG %XUOLQJWRQ ² center. ÂżOHG LQWR -DNH %XUQKDPÂśV itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty 7KH YLVLWLQJ VWXGHQWV engineering  class  at  the  were  from  the  Tottori  intense.â&#x20AC;? career  center.  The  visitors  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Peter Lynch were  primarily  juniors,  Prefecture,  a  relatively  rural  region  that  lies  on  DJHV WR ZKR VSHQG WKH QRUWK FRDVW RI ZHVWHUQ -DSDQ IDF-­ more  time  in  the  classroom  than  their  LQJ WKH 6HD RI -DSDQ 7KHLU YLVLW ZDV American  colleagues  as  a  result  of  SDUW RI D <RXWK (QYLURQPHQWDO /HDG-­ WKH ORQJHU DFDGHPLF \HDU LQ -DSDQ HUVKLS ([FKDQJH SURJUDP RUJDQL]HG 3HWHU /\QFK H[HFXWLYH GLUHFWRU RI E\ 6KRUHKDP EDVHG *UHHQ $FURVV *$73 H[SODLQHG WKDW WKH VFKRRO \HDU WKH 3DFLÂżF *$73 *UHHQ $FURVV LQ -DSDQ VSDQV IURP $SULO WR 0DUFK JAPANESE  STUDENT  SAKI  Sugimoto  poses  with  Hannaford  Career  Center  seniors  Calvin  Desforges,  left,  WKH 3DFLÂżF LV D QRQ SURÂżW RUJDQL]D-­ Âł7KHUHÂśV D ORW RI URWH OHDUQLQJ LWÂśV and  Matt  Dunton  after  a  boatbuilding  class  at  the  Middlebury  school  last  Thursday.  A  group  of  students  from  WLRQ VHHNLQJ WR LPSURYH FXOWXUDO DQG SUHWW\ LQWHQVH ´ /\QFK VDLG RI WKH Tottori,  Japan,  spent  a  week  in  Vermont  learning  about  green  design  in  a  program  organized  by  Green  Across  WKH 3DFLÂżF HQYLURQPHQWDO DZDUHQHVV DQG FR-­ (See  Students,  Page  21A) Independent  photo/John  McCright

PAGE  2A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  October  23,  2014

+23( VHHNLQJ WR ¿OO YDFDQFLHV Vermont  Adult  Learning  to  move  from  Boardman  Street  site By  JOHN  FLOWERS spanning  July  1  to  Sept.  30.

Programs;Íž  and,  of  course,  HOPE. MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Helping  Over-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;HOPE  was  very  accommodating,  +23( RIÂżFLDOV KDYH EHHQ VSUXFLQJ come  Povertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Effects  is  putting  out  and  for  the  right  organization,  this  up  the  Community  Services  Center  in  a  call  for  new  tenants  for  its  John  V.  could  be  an  amazing  space,â&#x20AC;?  Przyper-­ an  effort  to  woo  new  tenants  to  one  Craven  Community  Services  Center  hart  said  of  the  Boardman  Street  RU PRUH RI WKH ÂżYH FXUUHQW YDFDQ-­ in  the  wake  of  the  imminent  departure  building. cies  totaling  4,657  square  feet.  They  of  Vermont  Adult  Learning  (VAL),  Jeanne  Montross,  executive  direc-­ LQFOXGH VTXDUH IHHW RQ WKH ÂżUVW OHDYLQJ ÂżYH YDFDQFLHV LQ D tor  of  HOPE,  said  she  will  Ă&#x20AC;RRU VTXDUH IHHW LQ WKH ZHVW Boardman  Street  building  be  sorry  to  see  Przyper-­ IURQW FRUQHU RI WKH VHFRQG Ă&#x20AC;RRU envisioned  as  a  single  stop  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really hart  and  his  crew  leave. square  feet  in  a  front-­center  portion  for  diverse  human  services  good space. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  have  been  an  RI WKH VHFRQG Ă&#x20AC;RRU VTXDUH IHHW agencies.

And there are important  tenant  here  in  the  east  front  corner  of  the  second  Joe  Przyperhart,  coordi-­ opportunities since  the  building  opened  Ă&#x20AC;RRU DQG VTXDUH IHHW LQ WKH HDVW nator  of  VALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Middlebury  in  1999,â&#x20AC;?  Montross  said.  UHDU FRUQHU RI WKH VHFRQG Ă&#x20AC;RRU ORFDWLRQ FRQÂżUPHG WKH RU-­ for She  argued  the  Board-­ Montross  said  some  of  the  afore-­ ganization  has  agreed  to  a  collaborations man  Street  location  offers  mentioned  spaces  can  be  combined  lease  proposal  with  Off  da  among the good  visibility  for  VAL  into  larger  areas  to  suit  prospective  Hook  LLC  to  move  into  different and  other  organizations. tenants.  And  Montross  got  some  good  the  former  Vermont  Fed-­ organizations â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their  clients  are  our  news  recently  when  the  Middlebury  eral  Credit  Union  head-­ clients;Íž  they  are  coming  Community  Players  agreed  to  rent  here.â&#x20AC;? quarters  at  24  Washington  here  anyway,â&#x20AC;?  Montross  around  900  square  feet  of  space  for-­ â&#x20AC;&#x201D; HOPEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s said  of  the  ancillary  food,  merly  occupied  by  the  VALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  child-­ St.,  Middlebury.  Vermont  Adult  Learning  is  a  private  Jeanne Montross housing  and  other  ben-­ care  center.

QRQSURÂżW DQG D PHPEHU HÂżWV WKDW +23( RIIHUV WR â&#x20AC;&#x153;A  number  of  people  have  been  of  Learning  Works,  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  adult  low-­income  residents,  some  of  whom  looking  at  (the  building  vacancies);Íž  education  and  literacy  system.  The  are  enrolled  in  VAL  programs. itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  really  good  space,â&#x20AC;?  Montross  said.  organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  mission  is  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;provide  The  VAL  lease  with  HOPE  requires  â&#x20AC;&#x153;And  there  are  opportunities  for  col-­ adults  with  essential  skills  education  60-­day  notice  prior  to  moving.  As  of  laborations  among  the  different  orga-­ to  further  their  educational,  employ-­ last  week,  Montross  said  nizations  here.â&#x20AC;? ment  and  personal  goals  in  order  to  she  had  not  yet  received  While  Montross  would  expand  their  options  and  capabilities  written  notice  from  VAL. â&#x20AC;&#x153;HOPE like  to  see  the  vacancies  in  the  family,  community  and  work-­ Vermont  Adult  Learn-­ has been a ÂżOOHG E\ RWKHU KXPDQ VHU-­ place,â&#x20AC;?  according  to  the  VAL  website. ing  is  the  most  recent  in  a  wonderful vices  organizations,  she  Przyperhart  said  the  move  will  give  handful  of  former  tenants  landlord, and also  wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  mind  add-­ VAL  more  space  and  some  greater  who  have  left  the  Com-­ LQJ VRPH DUWV RIÂżFH DQG visibility  and  access  for  prospective  munity  Services  Center  has been or  business  entities  to  the  students.  He  noted  VAL  is  a  charter  in  recent  years.  Addison  willing to mix.  And  Montross  would  tenant  of  the  Community  Services  County  Transit  Resources  work with like  to  line  up  some  new  Center.  While  the  1,700  square  feet  left  in  2013  to  move  into  us. But being tenants  soon,  as  the  rents  RI RIÂżFH DQG FODVVURRP VSDFH KDV its  own,  new  headquar-­ more central help  pay  for  maintenance  worked  quite  well  for  the  organization  ters  off  Creek  Road.  The  and  operation  of  the  Com-­ during  the  past  15  years,  VAL  leaders  Addison  County  Com-­ (to downtown munity  Services  Center.  agreed  it  might  be  time  for  a  change.  munity  Trust  moved  into  Middlebury) The  loss  of  rental  income  At  24  Washington  St.,  across  the  a  building  in  downtown  will be has  been  offset  thus  far  street  from  Green  Peppers  restaurant,  Vergennes,  while  the  Ad-­ advantageous E\ WKH ÂżQDQFLDO VXFFHVV VAL  will  be  granted  2,670  square  feet  dison  County  Retired  Se-­ for us, for of  HOPEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  RetroWorks.  for  classrooms,  a  computer  lab,  staff  nior  Volunteer  Program  is  Modeled  after  Recycle  sure.â&#x20AC;?

RIÂżFHV DQG PHHWLQJ URRPV DFFRUGLQJ now  sharing  space  with  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Joe North,  RetroWorks  pro-­ to  Przyperhart. the  United  Way  of  Addi-­ Przyperhart vides  training  to  low-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;HOPE  has  been  a  wonderful  land-­ son  County  at  48  Court  income  citizens  to  repair  lord,  and  has  been  willing  to  work  St.  in  Middlebury.  An-­ discarded  appliances  and  with  us,â&#x20AC;?  Przyperhart  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;But  being  other  former  tenant,  the  Vermont  De-­ other  household  items,  which  can  more  central  (to  downtown  Middle-­ SDUWPHQW RI /DERU KDV RIÂżFHV DW then  be  sold  to  generate  revenues  to  bury)  will  be  advantageous  for  us,  for  Route  7  South. support  HOPEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  poverty  relief  work. sure.â&#x20AC;?

The  Community  Services  Center  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  is  frustrating  to  see  any  of  that  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  VAL  branch  has  eight  currently  has  four  tenants:  VAL;Íž  Do-­ money  go  to  anything  other  than  full-­  and  part-­time  workers.  It  served  mestic  Violence  Solutions;Íž  Vermont  (poverty  relief  programs),â&#x20AC;?  Montross  60  students  during  the  last  quarter,  Court  Diversion  and  Criminal  Justice  (See  HOPE,  Page  3A)

Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  umbrella MOUNT  ABRAHAM  UNION  High  School  students  wait  out  the  rain  under  a  colorful  tree  after  school  Tuesday  afternoon.

Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

&ROOHJH VWXGHQWVÂś EHKDYLRU LUNLQJ QHLJKERUV By  ZACH  DESPART MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  More  than  a  dozen  Middlebury  residents  have  raised  concerns  about  a  pattern  of  raucous  behavior  by  Middlebury  College  students  that  they  say  keeps  them  up  at  night  and  lowers  their  quality  of  life.

The  residents,  in  a  meeting  with  Middlebury  College  administrators  Wednesday  morning,  said  this  past  weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  homecoming  celebra-­ tions  at  the  school  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  particu-­ larly  at  off-­campus  homes  of  stu-­ dents  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  exacerbated  an  ongoing  problem.

Residents  complained  of  students  urinating  on  their  lawns,  littering Â

their  properties  with  beer  cans  and  bottles,  yelling  at  all  hours  of  the  night,  tearing  down  street  signs  and  not  being  respectful  of  the  commu-­ nity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  been  a  real  decline  in  the  relationship  and  respect  to  the  citizens,â&#x20AC;?  South  Street  resident  Krista  Conley  said  of  the  collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  students.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  consequence  ZKHQ ÂżYH JX\V OLQH XS DQG XULQDWH on  my  lawn,  discussing  various  body  parts  of  women  while  they  do  that?â&#x20AC;?

The  college  on  Tuesday  apolo-­ gized  for  the  behavior  of  students  during  homecoming. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those  events  bring  many  alumni  back  to  campus  and  contribute  to  a Â

climate  of  exuberance  that  on  this  occasion  crossed  the  line  into  some  very  inappropriate  behavior,â&#x20AC;?  said  Vice  President  of  Communications  Bill  Burger  in  a  statement.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  are  in  touch  with  the  Middlebury  Police  Department  and  with  a  number  of  our  neighbors,  particularly  on  Wey-­ bridge  Street,  about  reports  of  unfor-­ tunate  events  that  took  place.â&#x20AC;?

Residents  said  they  have  called  campus  security  to  handle  off-­cam-­ pus  disturbances,  with  little  success,  but  thanked  the  Middlebury  Police  Department  for  promptly  responding  to  complaints.

Middlebury  police  Chief  Tom  Hanley,  who  came  to  Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â

meeting,  urged  residents  to  call  po-­ lice  if  their  quality  of  life  is  ham-­ pered  by  noise.  He  noted  that  police  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  act  until  a  resident  lodges  a  complaint. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  cannot  make  a  noise  ordi-­ nance  complaint,â&#x20AC;?  Hanley  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;All  we  can  do  is  substantiate  com-­ plaints.â&#x20AC;? +DQOH\ VDLG KLV RIÂżFHUV UHVHUYH the  right  to  use  what  he  called  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;nuclear  optionâ&#x20AC;?  by  citing  students  into  court  for  breaking  the  law,  but  added  that  this  does  not  change  the  culture  of  poor  off-­campus  behavior.

Guntram  Herb,  a  professor  at  the  college  who  lives  in  on  Weybridge  (See  Neighbors,  Page  3A)

0LGGOHEXU\ WHFKQRORJ\ ÂżUP QHWV 0 DZDUG WR VSXU VRODU MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  A  homegrown  cloud  software  company  specializ-­ ing  in  data  analysis  has  landed  a  ma-­ jor  federal  award.

Faraday  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  which  incubated  in  the  former  county  courthouse  building  in  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  court  square  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  on  Wednesday  received  a  $1  million  U.S.  Department  of  Energy  SunShot  Ini-­ tiative  award.  The  funding  will  help  Faraday  develop  the  software  service  it  sells  to  the  solar  power  industry.  The  Faraday  platform,  as  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  called,  is  used  by  installers  and  other  compa-­

QLHV WR ÂżJXUH RXW ZKR ZRXOG PDNH WKH best  customers  for  rooftop  solar  panels.  It  does  this  by  analyzing  data  on  more  than  100  million  homes  and  home-­ owners  to  look  for  characteristics  that  would  signal  the  best  sales  targets.  In  this  way,  it  lowers  the  cost  of  making  a  sale,  and,  analysts  say,  will  result  in  more  solar  collectors  on  more  rooftops  across  the  country.  The  fedsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  goal  in  funding  Faraday  is  to  reduce  CO2  in  the  atmosphere  DQG ÂżJKW JOREDO ZDUQLQJ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Acquiring  a  solar  customer  today Â

LV ÂżYH WLPHV PRUH H[SHQVLYH WKDQ IRU other  home  upgrades,â&#x20AC;?  Faraday  Presi-­ dent  Robbie  Adler  said  in  a  press  re-­ lease.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  SunShot  award  allows  us  to  apply  powerful  Faraday  technol-­ ogy  to  this  important  challenge.â&#x20AC;?

Initially,  Faraday  will  use  the  Sun-­ Shot  award  to  work  with  two  solar  companies  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  one  in  California  and  one  in  Texas.

Faraday  was  founded  and  is  head-­ ed  by  CEO  Andy  Rossmeissl,  a  2005  Middlebury  College  graduate.  The  companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Website,  faraday.io,  lists Â

a  total  of  eight  employees.

Faraday  this  past  March  had  an-­ nounced  it  had  raised  $880,000  in  investment  money  to  further  its  busi-­ ness  mission.

Rossmeissl  on  Wednesday  sent  out  a  tweet  saying  he  was  hanging  out  with  U.S.  Secretary  of  Energy  Ernest  Moniz.  Environmentalist  Bill  McKibben  was  also  on  Twit-­ ter  spreading  the  word  about  the  $1  million  award;Íž  he  said  Faraday  has  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;great  tool  for  helping  pinpoint  solar  customers.â&#x20AC;?

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  October  23,  2014  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  3A

Vergennes  police  nab  pair  in  heroin  sting City  residents  facing  felony  charges VERGENNES  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Two  Vergennes  er  in  a  room  used  by  Kennedy  and  residents  are  facing  felony  heroin  Barrows,  according  to  police.  Also  possession  and  sales  charges  after  located  in  that  room:  an  amount  of  being  snared  in  a  successful  sting  PDULMXDQD KDVK WKDW ZRXOG TXDOLI\ DV operation  by  city  police  on  Oct.  17. a  civil  violation,  according  to  police.

Chelsea  A  Barrows,  22,  and  Mark  Â&#x2021; $ EODFN EDJ FRQWDLQLQJ QHHGOHV K.  Kennedy,  27,  pleaded  innocent  and  several  used  heroin  folds. to  the  charges  at  their  Monday  ar-­ Â&#x2021; $ EDFNSDFN ÂłIRXQG WR FRQWDLQ raignment  appearances  in  Addison  several  more  needles  and  heroin  Superior  Court,  criminal  preparation  (for  intra-­ division.  If  convicted,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The venous  use)  kits.â&#x20AC;?  The  they  face  penalties  of  up  also  contained  (cooperating backpack  WR ÂżYH \HDUV LQ MDLO DQG RU a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;civil  possession  D ÂżQH RI XS WR individual) DPRXQW RI PDULMXDQD ´ on  each  charge,  accord-­ told me according  to  police. ing  to  court  records. Â&#x2021; $ PDULMXDQD FLJD-­ Kennedy The  two  arrests  were  rette  in  the  living  room. the  culmination  of  a  had heroin Â&#x2021; $ SODVWLF EDJ FRQ-­ lengthy  police  investiga-­ for sale and taining  â&#x20AC;&#x153;an  unknown  tion  of  goings  on  at  an  agreed to sell white  powderâ&#x20AC;?  in  a  sugar  apartment  at  285  Main  two bags of MDU 7KDW VXEVWDQFH KDV St.  in  Vergennes,  with  not  tested  positive  for  neighbors  having  com-­ heroin â&#x20AC;Ś for heroin  or  cocaine,  ac-­ SODLQHG RI IRRW WUDIÂżF LQ $50.â&#x20AC;? cording  to  police. Âł 2IĂ&#x20AC;FHU and  out  of  the  residence  Â&#x2021; $ SUHVFULSWLRQ SLOO Newtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bottle  in  the  freezer  that  at  all  hours  of  the  day,  DIĂ&#x20AC;GDYLW contained  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;white  pow-­ short  visits  by  guests,  and  the  odor  of  burning  der  that  appeared  consis-­ PDULMXDQD DQG ÂłFRQYHU-­ tent  with  heroin.â&#x20AC;? sations  about  crack  cocaine  use,â&#x20AC;?  Â&#x2021; 0DULMXDQD LQ D TXDQWLW\ WKDW DFFRUGLQJ WR D FRXUW DIÂżGDYLW VXE-­ warrants  a  civil  violation  and  mari-­ PLWWHG E\ 9HUJHQQHV 3ROLFH 2IÂżFHU MXDQD VPRNLQJ SLSHV LQ DQRWKHU Brent  Newton. room.

City  police  established  the  fact  A  Vermont  Crime  Lab  account-­ that  Barrows  and  Kennedy  were  ing  of  the  evidence  seized  from  the  among  several  people  living  at  285  apartment  revealed  that  Barrows  and  Main  St.,  and  reported  them  as  hav-­ Kennedy  were  allegedly  in  posses-­ ing  established  a  pattern  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;leaving  sion  of  a  combined  total  of  638  mil-­ the  apartment,  meeting  with  known  ligrams  of  heroin,  according  to  court  and  unknown  individuals  for  a  short  records.  Barrows  allegedly  sold  the  period  and  then  returning  to  285  CI  63.8  milligrams  of  heroin,  ac-­ Main  St.,â&#x20AC;?  according  to  Newtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  FRUGLQJ WR 1HZWRQÂśV DIÂżGDYLW DIÂżGDYLW Merkel  credited  the  Vermont  State  Police  recruited  whom  they  refer  Police  with  proving  what  he  said  to  in  court  records  as  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cooperating  was  vital  assistance  in  the  Oct.  17  Individual  (CI)â&#x20AC;?  to  organize  a  heroin  arrests.  The  Bristol  Police  Depart-­ buy  from  Kennedy,  whom  they  sus-­ PHQW DVVLVWHG LQ HIIRUWV WR ÂżQG WKH pected  was  dealing  drugs,  according  two  defendants  after  the  warrant  was  WR 1HZWRQÂśV DIÂżGDYLW 7KH &, ² executed. who  according  to  Vergennes  police  Additional  court  action  might  be  had  no  prior  criminal  convictions  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  forthcoming  in  connection  with  the  agreed  to  cooperate  with  police  in  Barrows-­Kennedy  case,  according  to  return  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;consideration  for  pend-­ Merkel.  He  hopes  the  Oct.  17  arrests  ing  criminal  charges,â&#x20AC;?  according  to  send  a  strong  message  to  would-­be  court  records. drug  dealers  and  city  residents.

The  CI  had  a  phone  number  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  was  another  phase  in  our  Kennedy  and  used  it  on  Oct.  17  to  efforts  to  get  these  people  off  the  schedule  a  drug  buy,  according  to  streets,â&#x20AC;?  Merkel  said. court  records.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  wanted  a  heavy  dose  of  blue  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  CI  told  me  Kennedy  had  lights  to  show  people  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  not  go-­ heroin  for  sale  and  agreed  to  sell  two  ing  to  put  up  with  this  kind  of  activ-­ EDJV RI KHURLQ WR &, IRU ´ DF-­ ity.â&#x20AC;?

FRUGLQJ WR 1HZWRQœV DI¿GDYLW So  the  CI  texted  Kennedy  and  recommended  the  transaction  take  place  at  a  local  store,  according  to  court  records.  Kennedy  allegedly  declined  to  complete  the  deal  at  that  store  due  to  the  presence  of  security  cameras,  whereupon  the  pair  agreed  to  meet  at  a  canoe  portage  off  Main  Street,  west  of  the  Riverside  Apart-­ PHQWV DFFRUGLQJ WR 1HZWRQœV DI¿-­ davit.

At  around  4  p.m.  on  the  day  of  the  alleged  drug  sale,  city  police  reported  seeing  Chelsea  Barrows  leave  285  Main  St.  and  proceed  to  the  canoe  portage  to  meet  the  CI,  ac-­ cording  to  court  records. Âł7KH WZR PHW EULHĂ&#x20AC;\ DQG EHJDQ walking  back  to  Main  Street  togeth-­ HU ´ 1HZWRQÂśV DIÂżGDYLW VWDWHV Âł7KH transaction  was  recorded  by  (Ver-­ JHQQHV 3ROLFH 2IÂżFHU -DFRE 2XHO-­ lette.â&#x20AC;?

The  CI  later  met  up  with  police  and  turned  over  the  two  baggies  con-­ taining  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;white  substanceâ&#x20AC;?  that  later  tested  positive  for  narcotics,  accord-­ ing  to  court  records.

And  Barrows  allegedly  met  with  more  than  one  client  that  day,  ac-­ cording  to  city  police. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After  reviewing  the  digital  video  UHFRUGHU XVHG E\ 2IÂżFHU -DFRE 2XHO-­ lette  on  Oct.  17,  it  should  be  noted  that  Barrows  was  seen  completing  other  suspected  drug  transactions  throughout  the  day,â&#x20AC;?  according  to  1HZWRQÂśV DIÂżGDYLW City  police  later  that  day  success-­ fully  applied  for  a  search  warrant  and  executed  it  at  285  Main  St.  at  around  9  p.m.  that  evening,  accord-­ ing  to  court  records.  Police  said  they  announced  themselves  at  the  door  but  had  to  use  a  ram  to  get  in,  whereupon  they  allegedly  saw  two  men  run  from  the  living  room  into  a  bedroom.  Those  men  were  later  LGHQWLÂżHG DV -DPHV &RUNLQV DQG Bradley  Mahoney,  20,  according  to  police.  They  encountered  a  woman  LGHQWLÂżHG DV .HOVH\ 5KHDXPH )R[ in  the  living  room  of  the  apartment.

Corkins  and  Mahoney  were  is-­ sued  civil  violations  for  possession  RI PDULMXDQD DQG ODWHU UHOHDVHG DF-­ cording  to  Vergennes  Police  Chief  George  Merkel.  He  said  Rheaume-­ )R[ GHVFULEHG DV D \HDU ROG UH-­ VLGLQJ LQ )HUULVEXUJK ZDV FLWHG IRU a  misdemeanor  count  of  possession  of  heroin.

Police  searched  the  residence  and  found,  according  to  court  records: Â&#x2021; $ SLOO ERWWOH FRQWDLQLQJ ULFH DQG 20  bags  of  heroin  on  top  of  a  dress-­

Up  in  the  air PAINTERS  PREPARE  A  building  in  Middlebury  for  an  end-­of-­season  paint  job  last  week.

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Neighbors  (Continued  from  Page  2A) Street,  said  he  has  confronted  stu-­ dents  who  were  being  loud  outside  his  home  in  the  middle  of  the  night.  He  said  he  used  to  be  able  to  reason  with  students,  but  now  they  brush  him  off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Initially  that  worked;Íž  now  they  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  respond,â&#x20AC;?  Herb  said.

Herb  also  runs  a  bed  and  break-­ fast,  and  said  he  is  worried  that  out-­ of-­control  students  are  hurting  his  business.

Dean  of  Students  Katy  Smith  Ab-­ bott  said  students  face  a  range  of  punishments  from  a  warning  to  ex-­ pulsion  for  their  behavior  on  or  off  campus.  She  said  she  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  recall  an  instance  where  Middlebury  has  expelled  a  student  for  disciplinary  reasons  in  the  last  decade.

Associate  Dean  of  Students  Doug  Adams  said  the  college  expects  stu-­ dents  to  behave  whether  they  are  on  or  off  campus,  but  said  that  ulti-­ mately,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  up  to  students  to  make Â

that  choice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  outreach,  versus  what  stu-­ dents  actually  do,  is  a  choice,â&#x20AC;?  Ad-­ ams  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  adults,  so  if  they  decide  not  to  do  that,  it  becomes  their  decision.â&#x20AC;?

Smith  Abott  said  the  college  will  host  another  meeting  for  residents  unable  to  make  the  meeting  Wednes-­ day,  though  they  hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  set  a  time  and  place  as  of  Wednesday  after-­ noon.  She  also  collected  contacted  information  from  the  residents Â

present,  with  the  hope  of  forming  a  community  organization  to  address  town-­gown  relations  on  a  regular  basis.

Adams  said  approximately  100  students,  or  4  percent  of  the  student  body,  live  off  campus.  The  college  permits  only  a  handful  of  students  to  live  off  campus,  and  uses  a  lottery  to  choose.  Adams  said  students  with  a  disciplinary  history  with  the  college  PD\ EH GLVTXDOL¿HG IURP OLYLQJ RII campus.

Craven  Services  Building,â&#x20AC;?  Dayton  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;While  ACTR,  Head  Start  and  VAL  were  in  the  building,  we  were  able  to  manage  that  risk  well,  and  to  grow  RetroWorks  exponentially.  That  growth  further  insulated  HOPE  IURP ÂżQDQFLDO SHULO DV RXU UHVDOH RS-­ erations  contributed  more  and  more  generously  to  our  revenue,  that  is,  our  ability  to  deliver  essential  services  to  Addison  Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  low-­income  popu-­

lation.  We  now  face  a  paradox:  Our  ¿QDQFLDO KHDOWK LV GHSHQGHQW RQ WKH building,  for  it  houses  our  successful  resale  shop  and  recycling  warehouse,  but  the  building,  with  its  substantial  vacancies,  now  represents  a  serious  threat,  as  well.â&#x20AC;?

Dayton  added  she  is  disappointed  WKDW WKH &KDPSODLQ 9DOOH\ 2IÂżFH RI Economic  Opportunity  chose  not  to  relocate  into  the  Community  Services Â

Building,  but  added  HOPE  is  moving  on  to  try  and  recruit  other  tenants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We,  HOPEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Board  of  Trustees  and  its  staff,  are  committed  to  con-­ tinuing  to  provide  necessary,  creative  and  compassionate  poverty  relief  ser-­ vices  to  Addison  County  residents,  ZKLOH DGKHULQJ WR RXU ÂżQDQFLDO PHDQV and  obligations,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.

Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@ addisonindependent.com.

HOPE  (Continued  from  Page  2A) said  of  the  use  of  some  RetroWorks  revenues  for  operations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  need  tenants.â&#x20AC;?

Becky  Dayton  is  chairwoman  of  the  HOPE  Board  of  Trustees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  leadership  of  this  organi-­ zation  back  when  it  was  (Addison  County  Community  Action  Group),  more  than  a  decade  ago,  took  a  sub-­ VWDQWLDO ÂżQDQFLDO ULVN ZKHQ LW EXLOW WKH

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Crazy  thing  about  Mt.  Abeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  $32.6  million  bond  is  that  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  all  crazy Tour  the  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  and  Middle  School  facility  and  \RX FRPH DZD\ ZLWK RQH GLVWLQFW LPSUHVVLRQ LWÂśV D EXLOGLQJ LQ QHHG RI VLJQLÂżFDQW repair.  &RQVLGHU WKH SURSRVHG PLOOLRQ ERQG WR ÂżQDQFH WKRVH UHSDLUV DQG \RX also  have  a  visceral  reaction:  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  lot  of  money  and,  by  the  way,  has  the  school  board  completely  lost  touch  with  area  taxpayers?! $1H68 GLVWULFW YRWHUV IURP WKH ÂżYH WRZQV RI %ULVWRO /LQFROQ 1HZ +DYHQ Monkton  and  Starksboro  will  decide  in  the  upcoming  Nov.  4  election  what  to  PDNH RI WKRVH WZR FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFWLQJ UHDFWLRQV 3DVVDJH RI WKH ERQG ZRXOG VHW FRQVWUXF-­ WLRQ SODQV LQ PRWLRQ QRW WR H[FHHG WKH SURSRVHG PLOOLRQ UHMHFWLRQ RI WKH bond  would  send  the  school  board  back  to  the  drawing  board  where  less  expen-­ sive  proposals  would  likely  be  proposed  for  a  vote  in  the  not  too  distant  future.

But  letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  back  up  a  couple  of  years  to  recall  how  the  school  board  came  up  with  the  article  currently  facing  voters.  The  latest  round  of  discussions  to  renovate  the  high  school  and  middle  school  started  about  two  years  ago  by  concerned  parents  who  cited  the  deteriorating  condition  of  the  building.  A  committee  was  appointed  and  they  quickly  noted  glaring  needs  that  anyone  can  readily  see:  Â&#x2021; D PLGGOH VFKRRO SK\VLFDO HGXFDWLRQ VSDFH WKDW LV ZRHIXOO\ LQDGHTXDWH Â&#x2021; DVEHVWRV Ă&#x20AC;RRU WLOHV WKDW DUH EURNHQ DQG SHHOHG XS LQ PDQ\ FODVVURRPV Â&#x2021; ORFNHU URRPV DQG VKRZHUV IRU SK\VLFDO HGXFDWLRQ FODVVHV WKDW ERUGHU RQ EHLQJ ÂłFUXGH´ DQG DUH LQ QHHG RI DQ RYHUKDXO Â&#x2021; D QRWDEOH ODFN RI GD\OLJKW WKURXJKRXW WKH EXLOGLQJ DQG SRRU YHQWLODWLRQ Â&#x2021; FODVVURRP IXUQLWXUH WKDW ERUGHUV RQ EHLQJ HPEDUUDVVLQJ VHULRXVO\ VRPH RI LW LV WKDW EDG

Â&#x2021; D OREE\ DQG SXEOLF HQWUDQFH WKDW LV QRW VHFXUH Â&#x2021; WKH QHHG IRU D KRVW RI PLQRU XSJUDGHV WR GRRUV ZLQGRZV DQG FODVVURRPV WR EULQJ WKH VFKRRO IDFLOLW\ LQWR PRGHUQ WLPHV Â&#x2021; D VFKRRO OD\RXW WKDW LQ PDQ\ ZD\V LV XSVLGH GRZQ MDQLWRULDO VHUYLFHV LV LQ the  front  of  the  building  and  the  media  center  is  dark  and  windowless  toward  the  EDFN VKRS IDFLOLWLHV ZLWK KHDY\ HTXLSPHQW XSVWDLUV LQVWHDG RI WKH JURXQG Ă&#x20AC;RRU 7KH VFKRRO IDFLOLW\ ZDV EXLOW QHZ LQ DQG RSHQHG IRU FODVVHV LQ )RUW\ ÂżYH \HDUV ODWHU LWV DJH VKRZV HYHQ WKRXJK WKH VWUXFWXUH RI WKH EXLOGLQJ LV VROLG $ GHFDGH DJR LQ D PLOOLRQ ERQG ZDV DSSURYHG WKDW DGGHG classrooms  to  the  south  end  of  the  building.

7R DGGUHVV WKH EXLOGLQJÂśV GHÂżFLHQFLHV WKH ERDUG DSSRLQWHG D FRPPLWWHH WKDW has  spent  the  past  year  seeking  public  input.  The  school  board  hired  the  architec-­ WXUDO ÂżUP RI 'RUH DQG :KLWWLHU NQRZQ H[SHUWV LQ VFKRRO FRQVWUXFWLRQ D \HDU DJR WR FRPSOHWH D IHDVLELOLW\ VWXG\ 7KDW ÂżUP SURSRVHG WKUHH VFHQDULRV PLOOLRQ WR EULQJ WKH EXLOGLQJ XS WR FRGH D WR PLOOLRQ RSWLRQ WKDW EURXJKW LW XS WR FRGH DQG Âż[HG WKH SK\VLFDO GHÂżFLHQFLHV RI WKH SODQW EXW GLGQÂśW WDFNOH FKDQJHV WR WKH FODVVURRP VSDFHV DQG D PLOOLRQ SODQ WKDW ZRXOG HVVHQWLDOO\ JXW WKH building  and  extensively  renovate  the  school  to  a  like-­new  status.  An  additional  $5-­plus  million  was  later  added  to  that  scenario  to  build  a  new  middle  school  J\PQDVLXP EULQJLQJ WKH WRWDO WR PLOOLRQ ********** We  can  appreciate  the  boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  decision  to  go  for  the  whole  enchilada.  Contrary  to  what  the  initial  reaction  might  be  for  many  taxpayers,  they  have  not  â&#x20AC;&#x153;lost  all  reasonâ&#x20AC;?  and,  in  fact,  there  is  a  cost  saving  rationale  behind  the  proposal.  Their  thinking  goes  like  this:  Â&#x2021; 7KHUH DUH VR PDQ\ VLJQLÂżFDQW WKLQJV WR FKDQJH WR PDNH WKH VFKRRO IXQFWLRQ better,  spending  $11  million  to  tidy  things  up  and  bring  the  school  into  compli-­ ance  with  todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  safety  and  accessibility  codes  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  like  having  a  sprinkler  sys-­ tem,  which  the  school  does  not  have,  or  adequate  elevator  service  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  would  al-­ PRVW EH D ZDVWH RI WD[SD\HU GROODUV &RGHV ZRXOG EH PHW EXW JURVV LQHIÂżFLHQFLHV and  inadequate  spaces  would  still  exist. Â&#x2021; 7R UHDOO\ PDNH D GLIIHUHQFH WR VWXGHQWV DQG SXEOLF XVH RI WKH EXLOGLQJ WKH renovation  should  include  moving  the  media  center  to  the  front  of  the  schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  northern  side,  giving  it  ample  natural  light,  and  moving  the  existing  janitorial  and  maintenance  systems  to  the  back  of  the  building,  which  prompts  other  changes. Â&#x2021; $GGLQJ D PLGGOH VFKRRO J\PQDVLXP WR WKH VRXWK HQG RI WKH IDFLOLW\ DOORZV WKH school  to  focus  middle  school  classes  on  that  end  of  the  building,  while  keeping  high  school  students  concentrated  in  the  center  and  to  the  north  of  the  building  ² WKXV GUDZLQJ DQ HOHPHQW RI VHSDUDWLRQ EHWZHHQ th th  graders  and  high  school  students.  Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  reasonable  goal. Â&#x2021; %RQG UDWHV DUH KLVWRULFDOO\ ORZ WRGD\ DQG DUH H[SHFWHG WR FOLPE VOLJKWO\ DV LQWHUHVW UDWHV LQFUHDVH LQ WKH \HDUV WR FRPH WKXV WKH FRVW WR WD[SD\HUV WR PDNH DOO the  improvements  at  once  would  be  less  in  the  long  run. Â&#x2021; )LQDOO\ TXDOLW\ VFKRROV DUH HVVHQWLDO WR WKULYLQJ FRPPXQLWLHV FRQYHUVHO\ decrepit  school  facilities  turn  prospective  families  away  and  encourage  them  to  look  to  neighboring  towns  with  better  school  facilities.  If  that  trend  persists,  de-­ clining  communities  often  witness  falling  home  values  and  a  reduced  grand  list. ********** %XW HYHQ ZLWK WKRVH FRPSHOOLQJ DUJXPHQWV PLOOLRQ LV D PRQXPHQWDO DPRXQW ,W HTXDWHV WR D WD[ LQFUHDVH RQ D KRPH RI DERXW D \HDU RU PRUH GHSHQGLQJ RQ WKH WRZQ ZKLFK LV LQ DGGLWLRQ WR FXUUHQW WD[HV $W ÂżUVW blush,  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  likely  to  happen.

But  district  taxpayers  also  have  to  consider  the  alternatives.  Considering  what  needs  to  be  done  to  create  a  facility  that  meets  the  demands  of  todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  students  and  engenders  community  pride,  the  communities  must  make  a  serious  effort  to  imagine  how  a  similar  result  could  be  achieved  for  less.  The  indoor  pool  is  one  obvious  solution  to  trimming  costs,  but  many  community  members  consider  it  an  essential  public  amenity,  and  even  if  it  were  cemented  over  and  converted  to  a  gym,  the  savings  wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  all  that  great  (a  few  million  at  best).  7KH VFKRRO LQ VKRUW QHHGV D VLJQLÂżFDQW RYHUKDXO $W VTXDUH IHHW LQ-­ FOXGLQJ D QHZ PLGGOH VFKRRO J\PQDVLXP DQG DW SHU VTXDUH IRRW D ÂżJXUH VXSSOLHG E\ 'RUH DQG :KLWWLHU WKDW ZRXOG EH PLOOLRQ LI EXLOW QHZ 7R JXW the  building,  replace  sewage  tanks,  oil  tanks  and  other  infrastructure  improve-­ ments  and  to  wholly  renovate  the  interior  of  much  of  the  school,  expenses  are  not  OLNHO\ WR EH XQGHU WKDW PLGGOH HVWLPDWH RI URXJKO\ PLOOLRQ DQG PRUH LI the  full  scope  of  the  project  remains  intact.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  not  surprised  district  taxpayers  are  suffering  from  sticker  shock  on  this  initial  go-­around  and  are  not  ready  to  bite  that  bullet.  But  the  tab  is  going  to  be  high  whenever  it  is  settled.  The  challenge  residents  face  is  to  get  the  best  long-­ term  value  for  their  tax  dollars.  That  will  take  careful  study  and  lots  of  additional  community  involvement.  Even  then,  it  may  be  that  the  current  option  is  frighten-­ ingly  close  to  reality  even  if  it  exceeds  the  taxpayersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  ability  to  afford  it.  ,I WKDWÂśV WUXH QHZ ZD\V WR LPDJLQH ÂżQDQFLQJ RXU HGXFDWLRQDO IDFLOLWLHV PD\ EH forced  to  the  fore.  Angelo  Lynn

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Fisher  an  ally  in  GUXJ DEXVH ¿JKW Michael  Fisher  has  my  support  on  Nov.  4.

Michael  Fisher  knows  we  have  a  huge  drug  addiction  problem  in  Addison  County.  He  knows  that  addiction  is  a  disease  that  needs  to  be  treated.  He  knows  we  need  more  treatment  for  more  addicts  in  Ad-­ dison  County,  and  has  worked  with  community  organizations  and  the  state  to  help  make  that  happen.

Please  join  me  in  voting  for  Mi-­ chael  Fisher.

Thank  you.

Bob  Donnis Bristol

Spencer,  Lanpher  GHVHUYH YRWHV After  being  appointed  as  one  of  the  representatives  of  the  Addison-­3  district  in  the  Vermont  House  of  Representatives,  Warren  Van  Wyck  has  proven  to  me  that  he  should  not  be  returned  to  the  House.

He  has  demonstrated  neglect  for  the  environment  by  being  the  only  legislator  in  the  state  to  garner  a  zero  rating  from  Vermont  Conservation  Voters.  He  demonstrated  at  least  a  gross  misunderstanding  of  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  issues  by  being  one  of  the  few  repre-­ sentatives  to  vote  against  equal  pay  for  women.  And  he  demonstrated  that  his  sympathies  lie  more  with  employ-­ ers  than  workers  when  he  was  one  of  only  three  representatives  to  vote  against  raising  the  minimum  wage.

John  Spencer  is  running  for  a  seat  in  the  House  so  he  can  protect  our  environment,  change  the  funding  of  HGXFDWLRQ ZLWKRXW VDFUL¿FLQJ TXDOLW\ encourage  good-­paying  jobs,  ensure  A  QUARTET  OF  birch  tree  trunks  grow  out  of  the  same  spot  in  Bristol. affordable  healthcare,  and  support  Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell agriculture.

Join  me  on  or  before  Nov.  4  in  voting  for  John  Spencer  and  Diane  Lanpher  to  be  our  two  representatives  in  Addison-­3.

Arabella  Holzapfel Ferrisburgh Between  squirrels  desperate  to  pack  away  enough  food  stop,  like  sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  humoring  Reina.  Eventually  Crown  just  for  the  winter  and  dry  leaves  blowing  across  the  side-­ stays  on  the  couch  and  looks  at  us.  Yes,  Crown  says,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ZDON IDOO LV WKH PRVW GLIÂżFXOW WLPH WR ZDON RXU GRJV Reina,  the  dog  who  cried  squirrel.  Both  Crown,  a  Lab/German  pointer  mix  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  had  Truthfully,  the  two  have  settled  down  a  bit,  probably  four  years  or  so,  and  Reina,  a  Lab/pit  bull  mix  whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  because  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  both  maybe  about  six  years  old  and  be-­ been  happily  chewing  our  belongings  for  two  years,  have  cause  they  are  farther  away  from  whatever  troubled  past  When  I  wake  up  in  the  morning  what  my  wife  calls  â&#x20AC;&#x153;strong  prey  drives.â&#x20AC;?  they  had  before  we  rescued  them  from  Kentucky.  Crown  on  a  clear  day  in  Middlebury  I  can  I  just  pray  my  arms  stay  attached  when  Crown  decides  lacked  for  food,  for  sure,  and  Reinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  scars  suggest  she  see  both  up  close  and  as  far  as  the  to  chase  another  brown  leaf  across  the  Memorial  Sports  might  have  been  used  as  a  bait  dog. terrain  will  permit  me  our  wonderful  Center  parking  lot  (does  she  think  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  alive?),  or  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  been  a  couple  months  since  Reina  has  chewed  up  town  and  countryside.  If,  on  the  other  Reina  starts  whining  and  rearing  on  her  hind  legs  when  a  pen,  a  shoe  or  a  packet  of  oil  for  our  paper  shredder,  hand,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  asked  after  the  customary  she  spots  another  stuffed-­cheek  squirrel. and  Crown  hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  jumped  the  back  fence  in  a  few  weeks.  Thanksgiving  dinner  to  help  clear  Actually,  Crown  is  the  one  who  reacts  like  the  dogs  Fortunately,  when  Crown  does  make  a  break  for  it,  her  the  table,  I  know,  too,  what  â&#x20AC;&#x153;clearâ&#x20AC;?  from  the  movie  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Upâ&#x20AC;?  when  we  say  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Squirrel.â&#x20AC;?  Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  ex-­ less  agile  sister,  who  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  make  it  over  the  three-­and-­a-­ means:  Look  around  this  table  and  perimented.  She  really  knows  what  the  half-­foot  fence,  comes  in  and  com-­ letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  work  together  on  a  happy  clean-­ word  means.  You  can  say  â&#x20AC;&#x153;pizzaâ&#x20AC;?  or  plains  because  she  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  escape,  too.  up.  Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  get  things  in  order  again.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;dishwasherâ&#x20AC;?  in  the  same  excited  tone  Then  we  know  to  go  to  the  front  door  We  also  admire  clear  thinking,  of  voice.  Nothing.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Squirrelâ&#x20AC;?  gets  you  and  let  Crown,  who  never  goes  far,  getting  to  the  essence  of  things,  of  DEFCON  5. back  in.  And  we  give  Reina  a  treat  how  to  move  and  organize  and  ac-­ But  Reina  is  the  one  who  bolts  50  for  tattling. complish.  I  believe  Amy  Sheldon  has Â

By Andy times  a  day  out  into  our  fenced  back-­ Still,  we  expected  food  anxieties,  clear  vision,  a  good  sense  of  what  Kirkaldy yard  when  she  sees  (or  hears,  or  thinks  and  we  got  them.  Although  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  to  do  to  establish  clear  good  order,  she  sees  or  hears,  or  imagines  she  sees  still  not  quite  sure  what  they  saw  and  is  convincingly  clear  about  what  or  hears)  squirrels  out  there  in  the  trees  a  couple  weeks  ago  in  the  lemon  needs  to  be  accomplished  in  our  state  that  ring  the  lawn  or  in  the  one  red  maple  that  looms  over  cough  drops  and  stash  of  Blow-­Pops  Kristine  had  bought  Legislature.  our  deck.  for  her  students,  items  snitched  from  her  briefcase.  We  Please  join  me  on  Nov.  4  in  voting  &URZQ JHWV H[FLWHG WKH ÂżUVW WLPHV DQG ZLOO FKDUJH were  half  expecting  to  see  bubbles  appear  at  the  wrong  for  what  I  take  as  a  clear  good  choice  after  Reina.  The  two  of  them  look  like  cartoons  on  our  end.  for  our  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  political  process.

ZRRG Ă&#x20AC;RRUV IHHW FKXUQLQJ ZKLOH WU\LQJ WR JHW WUDFWLRQ A  few  months  back  we  learned  what  should  have  been  'DYLG /LWWOHÂżHOG EHIRUH ÂżQDOO\ ERXQFLQJ RII WKH VWDLU UDLO DQG WKHQ EXUVW-­ RXU ÂżQDO OHVVRQ PRYLQJ RXU VQDFN IRRG IURP EHORZ Middlebury ing  through  both  sets  of  dog  doors  in  futile  pursuit  of  the  FRXQWHU OHYHO DIWHU WKH\ ÂżJXUHG RXW KRZ WR RSHQ WKH FDEL-­ evil  invaders.  net  doors.

7R EH IDLU RQFH , GLG ZDON LQ WR ÂżQG D GHDG VTXLUUHO RQ But  we  still  make  mistakes,  and  especially  Reina  con-­ the  doormat.  Whether  they  killed  it  or  just  picked  it  up  siders  empty  food  wrappers,  never  mind  actual  food,  left  after  it  died  from  laughing  at  them,  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  never  know. on  the  kitchen  counter  to  be  fair  game.  Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  shameless,  I  am  voting  for  Mike  Fisher  for  But  after  a  while,  Crown  will  start  running  and  then  (See  Clippings,  Page  5A) state  representative  this  November.

I  have  been  around  for  a  few  years.  I  have  seen  many  politicians  come  and  go.  I  support  Mike  Fisher  , ÂżQDOO\ GLG LW , UHDG D ZKROH ERRN LQ OHVV WLPH WKDQ LW hoping  that  I  could  make  it  to  a  twist  before  I  heard  about  because  he  is  patient,  he  listens  takes  a  pint  of  half-­and-­half  to  go  bad  in  my  fridge. it  on  the  street.  I  turned  off  the  radio  and  skipped  my  usual  even  when  people  are  frustrated,  he  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  a  slow  reader,  by  any  means.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  just  that  I  only  podcasts,  which  had  abandoned  all  interest  in  politics  and  works  very  hard  for  us.  I  hope  you  will  vote  for  Mike,  too. read  at  bedtime,  and  reading  puts  me  to  sleep.  Fast.  On  a  science  in  favor  of  analyzing  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gone  Girlâ&#x20AC;?  spoilers.

George  Smith W\SLFDO QLJKW , VSHQG PRUH WLPH WU\LQJ WR ÂżQG ZKDW SDJH At  work  I  cringed  every  time  someone  burst  in  to  talk  Bristol I  was  on  when  I  dozed  off  the  night  before  than  I  do  actu-­ about  their  night  at  the  movies.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trust  me,  you  will  not  ally  reading  new  material.  If  I  manage  to  net  three  para-­ see  that  coming,â&#x20AC;?  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  say,  while  I  stuck  my  head  in  the  graphs  before  the  book  slips  out  of  my  hands  and  crashes  copier  and  pressed  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Startâ&#x20AC;?  to  drown  out  the  details.

WR WKH Ă&#x20AC;RRU RU RQWR P\ IDFH , FRQVLGHU WKDW D SURGXFWLYH I  had  to  read  faster.  But  how? night.

Luckily,  fate  stepped  in  twice.  The  I  usually  gravitate  toward  traditional  ¿UVW WLPH WKH GRJ KDG WXPP\ WURXEOHV )RU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH LQ D ZKLOH ,ÂśP murder  mysteries,  but  nothing  cutesy.  in  the  middle  of  the  night  and  needed  excited  for  a  House  race  in  Middle-­ (While  chocolate  and  knitting  are  to  go  out.  While  he  squatted  on  the  bury.  The  young  independent  Calvin  two  of  my  favorite  things  in  real  life,  ODZQ DQG Ă&#x20AC;LSSHG WKURXJK EDFN LVVXHV McEathron  has  injected  energy  into  I  avoid  books  that  reference  either  of  of  Sports  Illustrated,  I  read  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gone  the  race,  promising  to  tackle  the  them  in  the  title.)  But  this  time  I  was  Girl.â&#x20AC;?  Back  in  bed,  I  made  it  through  a  tough  economic  challenges  Vermont  reading  the  bestselling  thriller  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gone  whole  chapter  before  the  book  conked  is  facing,  especially  his  support  and  Girlâ&#x20AC;?  by  Gillian  Flynn.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  been  mean-­ me  on  the  bridge  of  the  nose.  Prog-­ ideas  around  small-­scale  economic  ing  to  get  to  it  for  over  a  year  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  or,  development.

By Jessie Raymond ress. three  books  ago  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  but  I  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  feel  a  The  next  night  was  even  better.  Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  hardworking  candidate  sense  of  urgency  until  it  was  made  into  Around  midnight,  we  were  jangled  who  has  dedicated  himself  to  meet-­ a  major  motion  picture  and  released  this  fall. out  of  a  sound  sleep  by  an  alarming  and  insistent  rapping  ing  constituents  and  earning  every  $SSDUHQWO\ WKH VWRU\ ZDV VR ÂżOOHG ZLWK SORW WZLVWV WKDW on  the  front  door  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  enhanced  by  the  dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  frantic  bark-­ vote.  He  has  earned  my  respect  and  reviewers  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  talk  about  it  without  immediately  ing.  We  staggered  around  the  bedroom  in  a  disoriented  he  will  represent  Middlebury  well. launching  into  â&#x20AC;&#x153;spoilers,â&#x20AC;?  the  bane  of  those  of  us  who  like  SDQLF ORRNLQJ IRU FORWKHV DQG WU\LQJ WR ÂżJXUH RXW ZK\ Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  also  voting  for  Amy  Sheldon,  a  good  surprise.  I  needed  to  read  the  book,  and  fast,  before  there  were  blue  lights  in  our  driveway.  Were  we  being  ar-­ a  candidate  who  is  focused  on  cli-­ some  loose-­lipped  moviegoer  ruined  it  for  me. rested  for  turning  on  the  heat  without  yet  putting  down  all  mate  change  and  health  care  reform.  The  story  opens  with  a  husband  coming  home  to  dis-­ of  our  storm  windows?

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Around the bend

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Letters to the Editor

First  and  foremost  I  am  writing  this  representing  myself  only.  If  what  I  am  saying  rings  true  with  anyone  else  then  it  will  serve  as  a  reminder  that  you  are  not  alone  in  your  thoughts.

Second,  I  would  like  to  acknowl-­ As  long-­time  residents  of  Middle-­ been  given  tacit  approval  last  week  by  hate-­crimes  legislation.  She  did  the  edge  and  thank  all  the  folks  on  the  bury,  we  are  enthusiastically  sup-­ the  U.S.  Supreme  Court,  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  same  for  the  Equal  Rights  Amend-­ building  advisory  committee  for  porting  Betty  Nuovo  for  re-­election  UROH LQ EHFRPLQJ WKH ÂżUVW VWDWH LQ WKH ment  to  the  U.S.  Constitution,  which  their  long  hours  and  hard  work.  My  to  the  Legislature.  During  her  years  nation  to  legalize  same-­sex  unions  is  passed  in  Vermont  but  failed  to  garner  remarks  are  in  no  way  meant  to  down-­ in  Montpelier,  Betty  has  consistently  a  distant  memory.  But  the  battle  over  WKH QHFHVVDU\ UDWLÂżFDWLRQ VXSSRUW IURP SOD\ \RXU ÂżQGLQJV RQO\ WR H[SUHVV P\ been  a  sensible  liberal  voice,  to  an  civil  unions  in  2000  was  very  real;Íž  legislatures  in  75  percent  of  the  states. opinion. extent  few  can  match. many  of  its  supporters  (including  one  We  in  Middlebury  are  indeed  One  last  bit  of  information,  a  bit  Bettyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  legal  education  came  in  Middlebury)  lost  their  legislative  fortunate  to  be  represented  by  such  a  about  me.  I  grew  up  in  Lincoln,  and  through  formally  â&#x20AC;&#x153;reading  lawâ&#x20AC;?  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  seats  to  pushback  from  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Take  dedicated  public  servant,  who  listens  have  lived  here  all  my  life  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  so  far,  only  process  available  in  Vermont  Back  Vermontâ&#x20AC;?  movement.  Betty  to  her  constituents  and  acts  on  their  except  for  a  stint  in  the  U.S.  Army.  I  before  the  Vermont  Law  School  was  Nuovo  was  among  those  whose  he-­ concerns.  She  richly  deserves  another  worked  throughout  Addison  County  established.  She  passed  the  bar,  and  roic,  steadfast  support  led  to  that  billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  term  in  Montpelier.  We  intend  to  vote  in  the  power  equipment  industry  as  co-­founded  what  was  then  the  only  passage,  as  she  also  was  for  legalizing  for  her  again,  and  hope  that  a  majority  well  as  in  manufacturing.  I  received  all-­womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  law  practice  in  the  state. gay  marriage  in  2009. of  Middlebury  voters  do  the  same. a  bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  degree  in  Occupational  At  a  time  when  same-­sex  marriage  As  chair  of  the  Judiciary  Commit-­ Frank  and  Janet  Winkler and  Extension  Education  from  UVM  has  come  to  many  states,  and  has  even  tee,  Betty  worked  to  enact  important  Middlebury (now  Design  &  Technology  Educa-­ tion).

I  continued  to  work  in  these  areas  until  a  job  opened  up  at  Mount  Abe,  I  believe  that  in  any  discussion,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  voting  for  Calvin,  because  he  bury  to  solve  some  of  the  most  press-­ the  school  I  graduated  from,  and  now  diversity  is  essential  and  in  our  is  focused  on  smart  economic  devel-­ ing  challenges  Vermont  is  facing. would  become  a  teacher  within  its  Vermont  Legislature  this  is  no  dif-­ opment  in  an  evolving  economy.  He  Consider  using  one  of  your  votes  halls.  I  taught  Design  &  Technology  ferent.  If  elected,  Calvin  McEathron  believes  in  protecting  the  Vermont  this  November  to  bring  a  young  and  Education  at  Mount  Abe  for  seven  has  the  unique  opportunity  to  bring  a  we  love,  while  working  to  increase  dedicated  candidate  to  Montpelier. years,  until  it  was  necessary  to  retire  fresh  perspective  to  a  rather  stagnant  opportunities  for  our  Vermonters.  Jake  Stalcup due  to  health  issues.  So,  I  know  some-­ dialogue  in  Montpelier.

Calvin  will  work  hard  for  Middle-­ Middlebury thing  about  Mount  Abe,  enough  so  hopefully  you  will  at  least  hear  what  I  have  to  say.

7KLV 1RYHPEHU SHRSOH LQ WKH ÂżYH towns  will  be  presented  with  a  bond  This  letter  is  in  support  of  Mi-­ WKDW EHQHÂżW WKH OLYHV RI KDUGZRUNLQJ RQO\ EHQHÂżW HDFK RI XV DV 9HUPRQW vote.  Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  misled.  You  will  be  chael  Fisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  re-­election  to  the  Vermonters. works  toward  an  affordable  and  voting  on  whether  or  not  to  allocate  Vermont  House.

Michael  is  particularly  attuned  equitable  health  care  system. up  to  $32.6  million  for  a  major  school  I  have  known  Michael  for  many  to  the  needs  of  families,  and  works  Please  join  me  in  voting  for  Mi-­ renovation.  This  renovation  will  be  years,  both  as  a  colleague  and  as  my  hard  to  support  family-­friendly  poli-­ chael  Fisher  for  Vermont  House  in  funded  with  no  state  aid.  The  con-­ representative  to  state  government.  I  cies  in  Montpelier.

November. ceptual  drawing  is  not  a  design,  only  know  him  to  be  thoughtful,  hard-­ In  addition,  Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  extensive  Anne  Wallace a  concept.  You  are  not  voting  on  the  working  and  representing  values  knowledge  of  health  care  policy  will  Bristol design  of  the  school,  but  are  presented  the  concept  as  an  idea  of  what  the  design  could  look  like.

At  a  school  board  meeting  Sept.  As  a  former  Bridport  selectman  of  the  Agency  of  Natural  Resources  ranking  system  and  is  now  com-­ 16th,  which  I  attended  recently,  and  over  20  years,  Rep.  Harvey  Smith  when  the  Legislature  was  making  pleted.  Harvey  also  helped  our  town  at  which  the  board  voted  to  present  a  has  earned  my  respect  and  trust  over  changes  to  the  septic  system  rules.  RI¿FLDOV ZRUN ZLWK 97UDQV WR PRYH bond  vote  to  the  voting  community,  the  years  as  our  representative  in  This  gave  us  the  chance  to  explain  up  the  resurfacing  of  125  starting  at  information  was  presented  that  causes  Montpelier.  Harvey  has  been  very  the  impact  these  new  rules  would  the  western  side  of  town  moving  east  me  concern.  A  conceptual  drawing  attentive  to  our  issues  and  concerns  have  on  development  on  our  heavy  as  money  was  available.  was  presented  and  explained  as  a  con-­ in  Bridport.  Harvey  is  always  quick  clay  soils,  and  make  it  possible  to  Harvey  Smith  has  demonstrated  cept  that  includes  adequate  space  to  to  respond  and  if  he  does  not  know  build  our  new  town  garage  on  the  his  willingness  to  work  with  our  change  things  around  and  to  include  the  answer  he  gets  the  answer. site  where  it  now  sits.

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Nuovo  deserves  another  term  in  the  Statehouse

McEathron  can  bring  fresh  perspective  to  Montpelier

Addison-­4  incumbent  has  experience  with  health  care

Rep.  Smith  has  worked  well  with  his  constituents

3RUWHU 0HGLFDO &HQWHU QXUVHV VHHN ¾¿UVW IDLU FRQWUDFWÂś We,  the  undersigned,  call  on  the  citizens  of  Addison  County  to  support  the  registered  nurses  at  Porter  Medical  Center  (PMC)  who  provide  critical  services  to  our  community.  We  ask  you  to  stand  in  solidarity  with  the  Porter  nurses  who  are  working  together  to  secure  D IDLU ÂżUVW FRQWUDFW 7KH UHJLVWHUHG nurses  at  Porter  voted  in  November  of  2013  to  create  a  union  and  join  with  the  Vermont  Federation  of  Nurses  and  Health  Professionals.  Since  that  time  they  have  endeav-­ ored,  through  collective  bargaining,  to  negotiate  with  the  administration  of  the  Porter  Medical  Center  for  a  contract  that  will: Â&#x2021; (QVXUH DQ HTXDO YRLFH LQ decision-­making  that  fosters  a Â

high-­quality  healthcare  environ-­ ment;Íž Â&#x2021; 3URYLGH VDIH QXUVH WR SDWLHQW ratios  that  support  excellence  in  their  nursing  practice;Íž Â&#x2021; ,PSURYH UHFUXLWPHQW DQG UHWHQ-­ tion  by  providing  an  environment  of  respect  and  support  of  work  life  balance;Íž Â&#x2021; ,PSOHPHQW IDLU FRPSHQVDWLRQ DQG EHQHÂżWV IRU DOO ZRUN LQFOXGLQJ equity  across  PMC  facilities.

Unfortunately,  the  Porter  nurses  do  not,  as  of  this  date,  have  a  con-­ tract  that  meets  this  standard.

It  is  vital  to  the  future  of  health-­ care  in  Addison  County  that  we  Addison  County  citizens  back  the  Porter  nurses  in  their  struggle  and  call  on  the  PMC  administration Â

to  respect  the  nurses  and  settle  a  IDLU ÂżUVW FRQWUDFW QRZ 3OHDVH JR WR the  website  titled  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  Support  the  Nurses  at  Porter  Medical  Centerâ&#x20AC;?  and  enter  your  name  on  the  petition  WKDW \RX ZLOO ÂżQG WKHUH Peter  Ryersbach Millard  Cox John  Jefferies Rob  Liotard Marcia  Liotard Mike  Gray Charlotte  McGray Mary  Barnett Vera  Ryersbach Pat  Ullom Mari  Cordes  RN  VA-­BC Laurie  Cox Hanna  Mahon Addison  County

Spencer  has  credentials  to  make  a  good  legislator It  is  our  pleasure  and  honor  to  write  this  letter  of  support  for  John  Spencer  in  his  bid  for  state  repre-­ sentative.  We  have  known  John  for  30  years.  He  has  our  respect  and  admi-­ ration  as  a  lifelong  member  of  the  community  and  committed  public  RIÂżFHU -RKQÂśV SURIHVVLRQDO H[SHUL-­ ences  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  both  as  an  Addison  County  farmer  and  dairy  development  consultant  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  speak  to  his  support  of  farm  families  and  agricultural  reform.   Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  moderate  voice  has  EHHQ UHVSHFWHG LQ RIÂżFH LQFOXGLQJ public  service  roles  as  chair  of  the  Addison  Northwest  Supervisory  Union  board,  chair  of  the  Addison  Central  School  board,  chair  of  the  Addison  Development  Review  Board,  and  chair  of  the  Addison  Town  Hall  Committee. Â

Letters  to the  Editor  can  be  found  on  Pages 4A,  5A,  7A,  14A, 16A  and  17A.

We  admire  Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  support  for  important  causes  and  issues  includ-­ ing  GMO  labeling,  an  increase  to  the  minimum  wage,  equal  pay  for  women,  and  pre-­K  access  for  all  families.  In  his  personal  life,  John  has  been  a  dedicated  and  loving  husband  and  father.  John  is  hard-­

(Continued  from  Page  4A) rush,  which  left  my  heart  pounding  for  hours.  (Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  pretty  sure  if  I  were  a  wanted  criminal,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  have  no  trouble  staying  up  to  read.)

The  excitement  was  just  what  I  needed.  Wide  awake,  I  read  until  GDZQ DQG ¿QLVKHG WKH ERRN VSRLOHU free.  The  story  did  not  disappoint.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  onto  a  new  (chocolate-­  and  knitting-­free)  mystery  now,  but  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  lost  the  motivation  that  I  had  with  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gone  Girl.â&#x20AC;?  The  dog  hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  had  any  late-­night  gastric  emergencies  and  the  cops  havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  dropped  by  in  days,  which  means  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  probably  be  work-­ ing  on  this  one  right  through  the  holi-­ days.

However,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gone  Girlâ&#x20AC;?  is  fresh  in  my  mind.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  still  trying  to  digest  how  it  manipulated  my  expectations  and  surprised  me  time  after  time.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  dying  to  talk  about  it.

I  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  say  any  more  than  that.  But  if  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  planning  to  read  or  see  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gone  Girlâ&#x20AC;?  and  you  run  into  me  on  WKH VWUHHW , VXJJHVW \RX ÂżQG WKH QHDU-­ est  copier  and  stick  your  head  in  it.

It  may  take  me  months  to  read  a  whole  book,  but  I  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  keep  a  secret  for  more  than  a  day  or  two.

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In  the  minutes  of  the  Aug.  7  meet-­ ing,  included  in  a  summary  offered  by  Superintendent  David  Adams,  was  this  statement:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Increased  use  of  Hannaford  Career  Center  program  therefore  no  dedicated  shop  spaces.  Project  spaces  would  have  some  light  equipment  for  student  projects.â&#x20AC;?  A  FRXSOH UHG Ă&#x20AC;DJV JR XS IRU PH First,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Increased  use  of  Hannaford  Career  Center  program  therefore  no  dedicated  shop  spaces.â&#x20AC;?  The  cost  of  sending  a  student  to  PHCC  is  ap-­ proximately  $18,000  per  year,  half  of  which  is  picked  up  by  the  state  leaving  us  with  a  hefty  $9,000  per  student.  This  is  an  acceptable  amount  for  those  students  that  wish  to  pursue  D FDUHHU LQ RQH RI WKH ÂżQH FRXUVHV offered  there,  but  far  too  much  to  consider  sending  students  to  PHCC  in  lieu  of  utilizing  the  shop  spaces,  ma-­ chinery  and  highly  skilled  profession-­ als  we  currently  have  at  Mount  Abe.  And  what  about  the  student  that  is  heading  in  a  direction  that,  due  to  heavy  coursework,  would  not  be  able  to  allocate  a  full,  or  even  a  half-­day  (See  Brown  letter,  Page  7A)

Clippings  (Continued  from  Page  4A) and  last  week  tried  to  snitch  foil  from  the  counter  while  we  were  watching  from  the  dining  room  table  15  feet  away.  Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  still  receiving  an  educa-­ tion.

Of  course,  mealtimes  are  major  events.  Crown  greets  us  by  bang-­ ing  her  front  paws  on  the  ground  and  turning  around  in  three  or  four  circles,  while  Reina,  true  to  her  pit  bull  heritage,  sneaks  in  behind  her  and  nips  at  her  heels.  Then  Crown  runs  over  to  the  meal  site  and  sits  and  waits  and  drools  like  a  faucet,  while  Reina  stands  by  and  inspects  RXU ZRUN ZKLOH ZH ¿OO WKH IRRG ERZOV with  kibble.

There  are  never  any  leftovers.  I  guess  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  doing  OK. Andy  Kirkaldy  may  be  reached  at  CROWN  (BELOW)  AND  REINA andyk@addisonindependent.com.

Raymond

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PAGE  6A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  October  23,  2014

Lee Devoe Greiner, 55, former county resident

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Beverly Godfrey, 87, Shoreham SHOREHAM  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Beverly  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dustyâ&#x20AC;?  Godfrey,  87,  passed  away  Thursday,  Oct.  16,  2014,  at  Bennington  Health  &  Rehabilitation  Center.

Beverly  was  born  Aug.  2,  1927,  in  Fairlee,  Vt.,  the  son  of  Ray  and  Dorothy  (Sanborn)  Godfrey.  His  father  remarried  in  1943  to  Alice  Tilden  of  Norwich,  who  became  his  stepmother.  His  wife,  Vera  G.  Godfrey,  predeceased  him  on  June  20,  2013,  at  the  age  of  87  after  68  years  together.

He  was  also  predeceased  by  a  sister,  Mrs.  Gordon  Cross  of  Post  Mills,  Vt.;Íž  and  a  brother,  Elwood,  who  died  in  1968.  He  leaves  behind  two  step-­ brothers,  Raymond  Giand  and  Wayne  E.  Godfrey,  both  of  Fairlee  Vt.;Íž  four  FKLOGUHQ 6DQGUD 6KHQQD RI :HVWÂż HOG Mass.,  Gloria  (Robert)  Williams  of  Bridport,  Vt.,  Stanly  (Bonnie)  Godfrey  of  Middlebury,  Vt.,  and  Richard Â

Godfrey  of  Pennsylvania.  He  also  leaves  behind  seven  grandchildren  and  sex  great-­grandchildren,  and  one  very  special  buddy,  the  cat  Buster.

He  was  a  member  of  the  American  Legion  and  in  Massachusetts  the  Fraternal  order  of  the  Masons,  enter-­ ing  his  32nd  degree.  He  did  volunteer  work  at  Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Nursing  Home  in  Vergennes  and  Porter  Nursing  Home  in  Middlebury,  Vt.,  playing  his  accor-­ dion  for  entertainment  there.  He  also  volunteered  at  Addison  County  Fair  and  Field  Days  in  many  assignments.

There  were  no  public  services  at  the  request  of  the  deceased.  A  private  family  prayer  service  was  performed  for  immediate  family  members.

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Ruth Joy, 93, seasonal area resident JACKSONVILLE,  Fla.  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Ruth  Eileen  Joy  passed  away  Friday,  Oct.  3,  in  Jacksonville,  Fla.,  with  her  chil-­ dren  at  her  bedside.  A  longtime  resi-­ dent  of  Sanibel  Island  and  seasonal  resident  of  New  Haven/Middlebury  with  her  late  husband,  (restaurant  owner)  Eben  Joy,  she  had  resided  the  past  two  years  in  Jacksonville,  and  earlier  in  Ft.  Myers  and  New  Philadelphia,  Ohio.

Born  Feb.  10,  1921,  in  Cleveland,  Ohio,  Eileen  graduated  from  Shaw  High,  attended  Case  Institute  of  Technology  and  worked  as  a  nursing  assistant  at  Huron  Road  Hospital  in  Cleveland  prior  to  marrying  Chuck  Simmelink  in  1942.

While  he  served  in  the  Army  during  World  War  II,  she  worked  in  various  UDWLRQLQJ RI¿ FHV $IWHU KLV UHWXUQ IURP service  overseas,  they  lived  in  the  Cleveland  area,  rearing  two  children.

In  1977,  she  married  Eben  Joy,  former  owner  of  the  Dog  Team  Restaurant  and  longtime  Middlebury  resident.  They  travelled  throughout  the  world  for  many  years  and  enjoyed  retirement  while  living  winters  on  Sanibel  Island,  Fla.,  and  summers  in Â

the  New  Haven/Middlebury  area  until  the  Dog  Team  was  sold  in  1984.

Throughout  her  life,  she  was  known  for  her  outgoing  personality  and  love  of  music,  singing  and  play-­ ing  the  piano.  She  also  was  a  member  of  the  Ohio  Order  of  Eastern  Star  and  HQMR\HG FKXUFK DI¿ OLDWLRQV ZKHUHYHU she  lived.  She  was  often  found  work-­ ing  on  either  her  crochet  or  needle-­ point,  some  of  her  projects  including  a  large  collection  of  footstools.

Preceding  her  in  death  were  her  parents,  Clarence  and  Florence  McNamara  Berkey;Íž  a  sister  and  two  brothers;Íž  and  both  of  her  husbands.  Survivors  include  her  daughter,  Mimi  (Steve)  Tischbein  of  Jacksonville;Íž  her  son,  Tom  (Jill)  Simmelink  of  New  Philadelphia;Íž  four  grandchildren,  Ty  (Jennifer)  Simmelink  of  Dover,  Ohio,  Jennifer  (Walter)  Rodgers  of  Norfolk,  Va.,  Ryan  Thompson  of  Denver  and  Dan  Thompson  of  Jacksonville;Íž  and  ¿ YH JUHDW JUDQGFKLOGUHQ Memorial  donations  are  suggested  to  Community  Hospice  of  Northeast  Florida,  Hospice  of  Tuscarawas  County,  Ohio,  or  Big  Arts-­Periwinkle  of  Sanibel  Island.  A  memorial  service Â

BETHEL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Rev.  Lee  Devoe  Greiner,  55,  of  Bethel  died  Saturday,  Oct.  18,  2014,  at  her  home  surrounded  by  her  family.

She  was  born  May  29,  1959,  in  Riverhead,  N.Y.,  the  middle  daugh-­ ter  of  Arthur  and  Ann  Greiner.  She  grew  up  in  Cornwall,  Montpelier  and  Middlebury,  Vt.,  and  graduated  from  Middlebury  Union  High  School  in  1977.

She  attended  Middlebury  College,  and,  after  her  senior  year,  married  Don  Burns,  who  also  attended  Middlebury.  They  settled  in  Bridport,  Vt.,  and  had  three  children,  Jamaica,  Ben  and  Eliza.  In  1991,  Lee  and  her  children  moved  to  Berkeley,  Calif.,  where  she  earned  a  Master  of  Divinity  GHJUHH IURP WKH 3DFL¿ F 6FKRRO RI Religion,  and  she  began  her  career  as  a  Unitarian  Universalist  minister.

She  interned  in  Golden,  Colo.,  completed  her  chaplaincy  in  Albuquerque,  N.M.,  and  then  became  WKH ¿ UVW IXOO WLPH PLQLVWHU DW WKH Unitarian  Universalist  Church  of  Idaho  Falls,  Idaho.  Lee  went  on  to  serve  churches  in  Ottawa,  Ontario,  Augusta,  Maine,  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  and  Norwich,  Vt.,  usually  as  an  interim  minister,  which  became  her  specialty.  Her  career  was  cut  short  due  to  her  health,  but  she  continued  to  preach  as  a  guest  minister  at  several  other  Vermont  churches,  often  speak-­ ing  of  her  experience  with  cancer.

Lee  was  ordained  at  the  Champlain  Valley  Unitarian  Universalist  Society Â

in  Middlebury,  a  congregation  she  remained  a  part  of  since  its  begin-­ ning.  She  was  active  in  the  national  Unitarian  Universalist  Association,  and  helped  develop  its  policy  on  ethical  eating  and  humane  treatment  of  animals.  She  was  also  active  in  regional  ministerial  groups  and  the  Interim  Ministers  Guild.

Upon  returning  to  Vermont,  Lee  bought  a  home  high  on  Bethel  Mountain  with  grounds  covered  in  Ă&#x20AC; RZHUV IUXLWV DQG YHJHWDEOHV DQ environment  she  considered  good  for  the  soul.  Her  daughter,  Eliza,  lived  with  her  for  the  past  two  years,  and  her  other  daughter,  Jamaica,  and  her  family  lived  a  short  walk  away.  She  was  determined  to  see  the  birth  of  her  ¿ UVW JUDQGFKLOG 6N\H 'HYRH *ULIÂż Q was  born  in  November  2013,  and  she  delighted  in  caring  for  him  through-­ out  her  illness.

Lee  was  a  lifelong  learner,  study-­ LQJ $UDELF LQ 0RURFFR DQG 6X¿ VP in  Turkey.  She  accumulated  a  vast  library  of  books  on  religion,  spiritu-­ ality  and  travel.  She  loved  the  water,  especially  Silver  Lake  in  Barnard  and  Green  River  Reservoir  in  Morrisville.

She  is  survived  by  her  three  chil-­ GUHQ -DPDLFD %XUQV *ULIÂż Q DQG KHU husband,  Ferron,  and  their  son,  Skye  Devoe,  all  of  Bethel;Íž  Ben  Burns  and  his  wife,  Jennifer,  of  Brunswick,  Maine;Íž  and  Eliza  Burns  of  Bethel  and  her  sweetie,  Dustin  Jemmett  of  Idaho.  She  is  also  survived  by  her  mother,  Ann  Brousseau  of  Middlebury,  Vt.;Íž  two  sisters,  Michael  Ann  Greiner,  her Â

THE  REV.  LEE  DEVOE  GREINER husband  Jim  Muller,  and  son  David  Glidden  of  Jericho,  Vt.,  and  Mary  Conlon,  her  husband  Peter,  and  their  sons,  Emerson,  William  and  Silas  of  Cornwall,  Vt.;͞  and  her  stepmother,  Joan  Greiner  of  Middlebury.

A  memorial  service  will  be  held  in  early  November  at  the  Champlain  Valley  Unitarian  Universalist  Society  in  Middlebury.  For  the  date,  check  www.dayfunerals.com.

Memorial  contributions  can  be  made  to  Unitarians  for  the  Ethical  Treatment  of  Animals  at  uuam.org,  or  the  Arts  Bus  Project,  c/o  Kimball  Library,  67  Main  St.,  Randolph,  VT  RU DUWVEXVYW RUJ ¸

RUTH  EILEEN  JOY will  be  held  on  Nov.  2,  2014,  at  Hardage  Giddens  Funeral  Home  Memorial  Chapel,  Mandarin  Location,  at  3  p.m.  According  to  her  wishes  following  cremation,  her  ashes  and  Ebenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ashes  will  be  scat-­ WHUHG DW 6DQLEHO ¸

Peaceful  panorama JASON  BETOURNEY  CAPTURED  this  photo  on  a  recent  evening   while  duck  hunting  on  Lake  Champlain  in  Bridport  with  his  son  Michael.

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Russell  Memorial  Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Story  Hour  programs  are  the  second  and  fourth  Friday  of  each  month  from  10  to  11  a.m.  Story  Hour  consists  of  a  story,  song  and  a  simple  craft.  In  November,  the  library  will  host  only  the  Nov.  14  program  due  to  the  Thanksgiving  holi-­ day.  All  are  welcome  to  join  in  on  the  CINDY  D.  ORLEANS Story  Hour  fun!  Call  453-­4471  for  more  information. made  to  an  educational  fund  for  Also  on  Oct.  31,  be  sure  to  stop  in  at  daughter  Lexi  set  up  at  the  First  the  Monkton  Friends  Methodist  Church  National  Bank  of  Orwell,  P.O.  Box  for  their  second  annual  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trunk  or  Treatâ&#x20AC;?  38,  Orwell,  VT  05760. event  from  5:30  to  6:30  p.m.  There  is Â

Cindy Orleans, 65, Orwell ORWELL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Cindy  D.  Orleans,  65,  of  Orwell  died  peacefully  on  Friday,  Oct.  17,  2014,  at  Fletcher  Allen  Health  Care  with  her  family  by  her  side.

She  was  born  at  Porter  Hospital  in  Middlebury  on  Oct.  5,  1949,  daughter  of  the  late  Andrew  and  Myrna  Tremblay.

She  was  employed  by  the  state  of  Vermont  where  she  helped  to  guide  many  people  through  the  obstacles  of  life.  She  retired  in  2011  to  spend  time  on  the  family  farm  with  her  husband  and  daugh-­ ter  Lexi.  Her  relatives  say  she  was  a  multi-­talented  craftsperson  who  handmade  many  treasured  items  and  canned  homegrown  vegetables  and  fruits  to  share  with  family  and  friends.

She  leaves  behind  her  husband,  Brian;Íž  son  Dennis  Patterson Â

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Visitation  was  held  on  Oct.  21,  2014,  at  Sanderson  Funeral  Home,  117  South  Main  St.,  Middlebury,  from  6  to  8  p.m.  The  family  will  have  a  private  service  for  Cindy  at  a  later  date.

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property  tax  bill  by  now.  If  you  have  not,  contact  the  listers  at  453-­4515  or  Treasurer  Bill  Joos  at  453-­3800.  Property  taxes  are  due  by  Nov.  15  normally  but  because  it  falls  on  a  Saturday  this  year,  a  motion  was  made,  and  approved  by  voice  vote,  at  this  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  town  meet-­ ing  to  extend  the  deadline  to  5  p.m.  on  Monday,  Nov.  17.  You  can  pay  your  property  tax  any  time  before  that  date  and  time  by  stopping  in  to  the  town  hall  during  regular  hours,  mailing  your  payment  to  Town  of  Monkton  Treasurer,  PO  Box  12,  Monkton,  VT  05469,  or  leaving  your  payment  in  the  drop  box  to  the  right  of  the  town  hall  doorway  (make  check  or  money  order  out  to  Town  of  Monkton).

NOTE:  If  you  mail  your  payment  it  must  be  postmarked  by  Nov.  15.  The  treasurer  will  be  at  the  Town  Hall  during  the  following  special  hours  in  addition  to  his  regular  hours:  Monday  through  Friday,  Nov.  10  through  14,  8  a.m.  to  7  p.m.;͞  Saturday,  Nov.  15,  8  a.m.  to  1  p.m.;͞  and  Monday,  Nov.  17,  8  a.m.  to  5  p.m.

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still  time  to  reserve  a  spot  if  you  wish  to  be  one  of  the  treat  givers.  You  can  even  dress  in  a  not-­too-­scary  costume  to  join  in  on  the  fun,  plus  decorate  your  trunk  or  tailgate  if  you  want.  There  will  also  be  activities  inside  the  church  with  crafts,  snacks  and  bathroom  facilities.  Call  Teri  or  Ralph  at  453-­4918  for  more  information.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  forget  to  register  to  vote  by  Oct.  29  by  5  p.m.  if  you  are  not  already  on  the  checklist.  Town  Clerk  Sharon  Gomez  will  only  be  open  from  3  to  5  p.m.  that  day  since  it  is  a  Wednesday,  but  you  can  stop  in  at  the  town  hall  any  time  during  regular  hours  to  register  also.  The  town  hall  is  open  in  the  evenings  on  Tuesdays  and  Thursdays  from  4  to  7  p.m.  for  your  convenience.  Regular  daytime  hours  are  Monday,  Tuesday,  Thursday  and  Friday  from  8  a.m.  to  1  p.m.  If  you  wish  to  obtain  an  absentee  ballot,  you  may  do  so  up  to  24  hours  before  election.  Election  time  is  Nov.  4th  from  7  a.m.  to  7  p.m.  DW WKH Âż UH VWDWLRQ IRU 0RQNWRQ &DOO 453-­3800  for  more  information.

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Ag  traditions  old  and  new  in  House  race ,WÂśV EHHQ WUXH IRU GHFDGHV WKDW LQ themes  about  lower  taxes  and  less  Vermont  most  of  us  no  longer  live  regulation,  with  a  website  that  fea-­ or  work  on  farms.  Addison  County  WXUHV KLV WLHV WR IRUPHU *RY -LP sometimes  even  seems  to  be  slowly  'RXJODV ZKLOH KLJKOLJKWLQJ 6PLWKÂśV VXEXUEDQL]LQJ 10  years  in  the  Vermont  Legislature.  6R LWÂśV HDV\ WR IRUJHW KRZ ZUDSSHG (His  string  of  terms  was  broken  XS 9HUPRQWÂśV LGHQWLW\ UHPDLQV ZLWK when  Chris  Bray,  now  a  state  sena-­ agriculture  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  from  the  beauty  of  tor,  beat  Smith  in  one  election.) our  landscape  to  the  local  produce  &RQWUDVW 6PLWKÂśV FDUHHU ZLWK 6X-­ at  the  natural  foods  store  around  the  VDQ 6PLOH\ÂśV EDFNJURXQG corner. /LNH 6PLWK VKHÂśV While  our  politics  are  done  some  work  in  re-­ often  dominated  by  con-­ gional  planning.  But  cerns  about  energy,  so-­ VKHÂśV EHVW NQRZQ DV RQH cial  services  and  health-­ of  the  mothers  of  a  local  care,  agriculture  still  has  food  infrastructure  that  a  big  role  to  play.  GRHVQÂśW UHO\ RQ PLON 7R VHH WKDW \RXÂśYH production  and  strives  only  got  to  look  as  far  as  IRU VHOI VXIÂżFLHQF\ the  Vermont  House  race  Smiley  has  been  ac-­ in  the  Addison-­5  dis-­ tive  for  decades  in  trict,  which  encompasses  the  Northeast  Organic  Weybridge,  New  Haven  Farming  Association,  and  Bridport. better  known  as  NOFA.  The  incumbent  in  that  She  and  her  late  hus-­ district  is  Rep.  Harvey  EDQG -HUU\ UDLVHG IRXU Smith,  a  Republican  with  kids  on  River  Road  in  a  dairy  farming  back-­ New  Haven,  in  an  old  ground  steeped  in  centu-­ by Gregory Dennis farmhouse  fronted  by  ULHV ROG WUDGLWLRQV +HÂśV D OHJHQGDULO\ SUROLÂżF being  challenged  by  Su-­ vegetable  garden  where  VDQ 6PLOH\ D 'HPRFUDW ZKRÂśV EHHQ she  still  spends  a  lot  of  time. quietly  making  her  mark  in  organic  The  Smileys  were  among  the  farming  and  the  local  food  move-­ FRXQW\ÂśV HDUO\ DQG PRVW GHWHUPLQHG ment  for  nearly  40  years. back-­to-­the-­landers,  though  they  re-­ Their  candidacies  draw  on  two  sisted  that  term  at  the  time.  Three  of  very  different  strains  of  Vermont  their  kids  were  born  at  home,  in  an  agriculture  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  dairy  industry  that  age  when  midwives  were  available  ZKLOH SROLWLFDOO\ SRZHUIXO LV ÂżJKWLQJ but  little  known  and  home  births  a  rear-­guard  action  against  extinc-­ were  unusual.  Susan  cooked  on  a  tion  or  at  least  irrelevancy,  versus  a  wood  stove  and  they  heated  their  burgeoning  localvore  industry  that  house  strictly  with  saw-­cut  wood  for  has  been  gaining  strength  since  the  many  years.  œ V One  recent  morning,  in  fact,  she  $FFRUGLQJ WR +DUYH\ 6PLWKÂśV DQVZHUHG WKH SKRQH DIWHU KDYLQJ MXVW website  (and  yes,  even  some  long-­ come  in  the  house  from  a  stint  split-­ time  Vermont  farmers  have  web-­ ting  wood  by  hand. sites),  Smith  grew  up  on  a  dairy  Abe  Lincoln,  move  over. farm  and  began  farming  in  New  7KH ÂżUVW IDUP DQLPDOV RQ WKH 6PL-­ Haven  in  1972.  He  sold  his  herd  in  OH\VÂś DFUHV ZHUH $QJXV EHHI 2005,  but  he  still  grows  crops  and  FDWWOH DQG WKH\ VRRQ DGGHG -HUVH\ UDLVHV FDWWOH SLJV DQG FKLFNHQV +HÂśV cows.  Susan  developed  a  regular  yo-­ been  around  long  enough  to  be  hon-­ gurt  route.  When  dips  in  the  econo-­ RUHG DV WKH 9HUPRQW )DUP %XUHDXÂśV P\ PHDQW WKDW -HUU\ KDG D KDUG WLPH Young  Farmer  of  the  Year  in  1975  ¿QGLQJ ZRUN DV DQ DUFKLWHFW DQG and  its  Farmer  of  the  Year  in  1992. planner,  he  home  schooled  the  kids  His  campaign  draws  on  familiar  and  Susan  went  back  to  work.

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She  became  the  purchaser  for  PDQ\ RI WKH LQJUHGLHQWV LQ (DUWKœV Best  Baby  Food,  which  was  head-­ quartered  in  Middlebury,  and  later  worked  for  a  Spanish  company  sourcing  non-­GMO  ingredients.

Along  with  many  others  who  were  here  in  the  1970s,  she  remembers  when  the  Middlebury  food  co-­op  was  a  buying  club  that  met  once  a  PRQWK LQ VRPHRQHÂśV OLYLQJ URRP Smiley  says  that  two  weeks  before  WKH 1RY (OHFWLRQ 'D\ VKHÂśV DO-­ ready  knocked  on  most  doors  in  her  IDU Ă&#x20AC;XQJ GLVWULFW %XW VKHÂśV KDUGO\ your  typical  politician. )RU RQH WKLQJ VKHÂśV KDG WR HVWDE-­ lish  a  political  identity  separate  from  KHU KXVEDQG -HUU\ ZDV DQ RXWVSR-­ ken,  conservative  Republican  who  often  trusted  government  only  in  that  he  trusted  it  to  screw  things  up.  He  ran  unsuccessfully  for  the  House,  in  fact,  in  a  district  similar  to  the  one  where  Susan  is  now  campaigning.

She  takes  pains  to  point  out  that  her  politics  are  different  from  her  ODWH KXVEDQGœV ,œP TXLWH VXUH WKDW GXULQJ WKHLU ORQJ PDUULDJH 6XVDQ DQG -HUU\ KDG some  lively  political  discussions  around  the  dinner  table.

Smiley  approaches  the  stump  and  YRWHUVÂś TXHVWLRQV DERXW SURSHUW\ taxes  with  characteristic  optimism.  6KHÂśV DOVR WDONLQJ DERXW RWKHU LVVXHV that  have  long  concerned  her  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  con-­ troversial  ones  like  where  to  place  alternative-­energy  installations,  and  more  mundane  but  nonetheless  es-­ sential  ones  like  what  we  can  do  to  SURPRWH ZHDWKHUL]DWLRQ DQG RWKHU energy-­conservation  measures. $QG RI FRXUVH VKHÂśV WDONLQJ DERXW VHOI VXIÂżFLHQW ORFDO DJULFXOWXUH Smiley  has  spent  four  decades  liv-­ ing  and  thinking  about  life  close  to  the  land  and  food  produced  close  to  home.  Whether  or  not  she  wins  this  1RYHPEHU VKHÂśV VXUH WR FDUU\ RQ LQ that  local  food  tradition.

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  note:  Gregory  Dennisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  column  appears  here  every  other  Thursday  and  is  archived  on  his  blog  at  www.gregdennis.wordpress.com.  Email:  gregdennisvt@yahoo.com.  Twitter:  @greengregdennis.

Letters to the Editor EPA  has  done  a  disservice  by  approving  weed  killer , DP GLVPD\HG E\ WKH (3$œV recent  decision  to  approve  Enlist  Duo,  a  weed  killer  that  contains  2,4-­D,  a  key  ingredient  in  the  toxic  Vietnam  War  defoliant  Agent  Orange.

The  EPA  ignored  overwhelm-­ LQJ VFLHQWL¿F HYLGHQFH VKRZLQJ LWV harm  to  human  health  and  the  en-­ vironment.  2,4-­D  has  been  linked  WR FDQFHU 3DUNLQVRQœV GLVHDVH DQG UHSURGXFWLYH SUREOHPV ,W LV KLJKO\

L]HG GHFLVLRQ PDNLQJ IHGHUDO WD[ credits,  taxpayer  subsidies  and  huge,  HQRUPRXV SUR¿WV 7KH FRPSOH[LW\ of  this  deal  making  is  staggering  DQG GLI¿FXOW IRU WKH SXEOLF WR IXOO\ comprehend.

The  state  has  empowered  the  Pub-­ lic  Service  Board  to  rubber-­stamp,  with  dictatorial  authority,  all  of  these  SURMHFWV ZKLOH RYHUULGLQJ DQ\ ORFDO ]RQLQJ DQG GHYHORSPHQW UHJXODWLRQV that  effectively  apply  to  us,  but  not  to  them.

The  devouring,  the  defacing  of  the  Vermont  landscape  by  these  interests  is  tragic.  The  use  of  prime  agricultur-­ al  lands,  wetlands  and  breathtaking  view  sheds  for  massive  solar  installa-­ tions  is  so  economically  shortsighted  and  reckless  that  it  demands  account-­ ability,  politically  and  morally.

The  Basin  Harbor  Club  is  the  latest  example  of  a  family  business  seduced  by  the  Green  Mountain  %R\V ZLOOLQJ WR VDFUL¿FH ORQJ KHOG public  commitments  to  preserve  the  rural  and  agricultural  landscape  that  is  the  drawing  card  for  this  Lake  Champlain  landmark.

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farmers  to  reduce  their  chemical  use  through  other  more  human-­  and  environmentally  friendly  agricul-­ tural  practices  like  crop  rotation,  conservation  tillage  and  cover  cropping.

The  EPA  needs  to  stand  up  and  protect  public  health  and  the  en-­ YLURQPHQW LQVWHDG RI WKH SUR¿WV RI agrochemical  corporations.

Judy  Wiger-­Grohs Middlebury

School  bond  would  add  to  surging  ANeSU  taxes , DP UHVSRQGLQJ WR LQIRUPDWLRQ that  was  sent  out  on  the  Mount  Abe  5HQRYDWLRQ 3URMHFW DLU TXDOLW\ tandem  classrooms,  access  to  the  auditorium,  pool,  gym  and  library,  etc.). ,W LV SURSRVHG WKDW ZH ZRXOG spend  $32.6  million  to  add  discre-­ tionary,  nice-­to-­have,  features  for  Mount  Abe.  Our  property  taxes  are  out  of  control  and  we  still  spend  WLPH DQG PRQH\ ¿JXULQJ RXW KRZ WR spend  more.

We  should  be  focusing  on  reduc-­ ing  costs,  not  increasing  them.  We  could  reduce  the  number  of  excess  administrators,  teachers  and  aides.  We  could  close  down  the  expensive  pool.  There  is  no  need  to  move  the  library  for  community  access  since  we  already  pay  for  a  quality  town  library.  There  are  hundreds  of  ways  to  cut  costs  instead  of  increasing  them.

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more  per  year  in  property  taxes  (for  a  home  assessed  at  $200,000).  Are  the  added  features  for  Mount  Abe  worth  the  added  burden  to  taxpay-­ ers?  /HWœV JHW FRQWURO RI RXU VSHQGLQJ please  vote  NO  on  the  proposed  0RXQW $EH ERQG /HWœV GLUHFW RXU VFKRRO ERDUG WR IRFXV RQ ¿QGLQJ ways  to  reduce  costs,  not  increase  them.

Jim  Feldhousen Bristol

Brown  letter

(Continued  from  Page  5A) at  PHCC  but  would  like  very  much  to  take  a  course  in  drafting,  learn  to  weld  or  work  with  wood?  Removing  the  shop  spaces  would  be  a  horrible  decision.

The  Design  &  Technology  department  has  been  offering  CAD  (computer-­assisted  design)  classes,  woodworking,  welding  and  small  engine  mechanics  for  years,  and  in  recent  years  CAD/CAM  (computer-­ aided  design  and  computer-­aided  manufacturing),  CNC  (computer  numerical  control)  machining  were  added  to  the  program,  all  of  which  required  a  better  understanding  of  computer  technology.  These  courses  are  not  intended  to  replace  those  of-­ fered  at  PHCC,  but  rather  to  prepare  students  to  attend  there  during  high  school,  or  for  technical  school  post-­ array  proposed  for  the  Basin  Harbor  secondary.

Club  abuts  shoreline  homes  and  This  department  has  been  steadily  sits  within  200  feet  of  Lake  Cham-­ moving  into  21st  century  training  plain.  Designated  by  the  town  as  the  while  at  the  same  time  maintain-­ shoreline  district  and  theoretically  ing  the  teaching  of  skills  that,  while  protected  by  passage  of  the  Shore-­ evolving  somewhat,  remain  time-­ land  Protection  Act,  this  area  is  less  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  basic  tool  knowledge  for  FOHDUO\ GHÂżQHG DV HQYLURQPHQWDOO\ woodworking,  metalworking  and  sensitive  and  restricted  in  develop-­ mechanics  that  will  be  used  far  into  ment.  The  25  AllEarth  trackers  will  the  future.  These  courses  introduce  be  sited  near  a  massive  compost  heap  students  to  tools  and  skills  in  a  safe  and  an  overwhelming  population  environment. of  healthy,  prodigiously  defecat-­ 6HFRQG UHG Ă&#x20AC;DJ Âł3URMHFW VSDFHV ing  seagulls.  Even  more  alarming,  would  have  some  light  equipment  for  this  solar  array  will  be  located  800  VWXGHQW SURMHFWV ´ IHHW IURP WKH FOXEÂśV VPDOO EXW DFWLYH :KDW GHÂżQLWLRQ RI SURMHFW VSDFH private  airport.

The  Basin  Harbor  Club  has  ac-­ NQRZOHGJHG WKLV VRODU ¿HOG LV VLWHG so  their  guests  will  not  be  exposed  to  ³XQVLJKWO\´ VRODU SDQHOV DQG WKH VROH LQWHQWLRQ RI WKLV SURMHFW LV WR SURYLGH tax  credits  for  developer  Mathew  Rubin  and  leased  land  income  for  the  Basin  Harbor  Club.

7KHVH ³VPDOO NLORZDWW SURMHFWV are  now  being  fast-­tracked  with  a  30-­day  turnaround  window  and  the  QHLJKERUV NQRZ IXOO ZHOO WKLV SURMHFW (See  Williams  letter,  Page  16A)

Vermont  landscape  being  blanketed  by  solar  projects The  Green  Mountain  Boys  of  Ver-­ mont  are  back  and  this  21st-­century  army  of  renewable  energy  soldiers  is  E\ DOO DSSHDUDQFHV ÂżJKWLQJ IRU QRWK-­ ing  more  than  personal  gain.  With  ZDUS VSHHG FRPSHWLWLYH ]HDO WKLV percent  band  of  investors,  develop-­ ers  and  manufacturers  is  very  busy  blanketing  the  landscape  of  Vermont  ZLWK VRODU ÂżHOGV 7KLV FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW LV DERXW UHQHZDEOH energy  and  these  Green  Mountain  Boys  know  they  are  unfettered  in  any  regulatory  or  ideological  capacity.  Vermont  has  unleashed  this  solar  oli-­ garchy  under  the  umbrella  of  a  2050  renewable  energy  plan.  Debated  as  unrealistic,  the  2050  goals  never  the  less  convey  a  critically  important  message.  The  public  has  embraced  ¿JKWLQJ FOLPDWH FKDQJH UHGXF-­ ing  fossil  fuel  emissions  and  yes,  converting  to  renewables.  Boy,  do  they  understand  this  and  boy,  do  they  H[SORLW LW IRU DOO LWÂśV ZRUWK The  kicker  here  is  that  the  trust  we  place  in  our  democratic  institutions  to  inclusively  and  responsibly  ad-­ minister  this  goal  has  been  corrupted  by  regulatory  loopholes,  incentiv-­

volatile  and  may  cause  serious  damage  to  nearby  non-­GMO  and  organic  crops,  threatening  serious  economic  losses  for  farmers.

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is  used?  What  would  this  look  like?  :KDW LV PHDQW P\ ³OLJKW HTXLS-­ PHQW´" :KR LV JRLQJ WR RYHUVHH these  areas?  Who  will  be  allowed  access?  What  about  scheduling?

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2EYLRXVO\ , DP SDVVLRQDWH DERXW hands-­on  learning.  Many  students  have  shared  with  me  that  Tech  Ed  was  their  favorite  because  they  were  DEOH WR ³GR´ VRPHWKLQJ , KDYH KDG D hand-­full  of  students  tell  me  that  they  would  have  dropped  out  of  school  LI LW ZHUHQœW IRU VKRS FODVVHV -XVW UHFHQWO\ D VWXGHQW UHWXUQHG DV D ¿IWK \HDU VHQLRU DQG EDVLFDOO\ PDMRUHG LQ shop  while  taking  other  necessary  classed  in  order  to  graduate.  This  student  did  graduate,  and  did  march  with  the  other  seniors  even  though  they  were  technically  a  class  behind  his  peers.  He  is  proud  of  his  accom-­

plishment,  as  are  his  teachers.

OK,  on  to  the  next  bit  of  my  opin-­ LRQ , DP IXOO\ VXSSRUWLYH RI VSRUWLQJ SURJUDPV EXW , GR IHHO WKDW WKH DGGL-­ tion  of  another  gym  is  unnecessary,  given  declining  student  numbers,  but  ,ÂśP VXUH ZRXOG EH XWLOL]HG , IHHO LW LV XQQHFHVVDU\ DV , WKLQN WKH SHUFHLYHG need  was  created  due  to  an  increase  in  sports  offerings. :KLOH , DP QRW VXJJHVWLQJ ZH JR EDFN WR ZKDW ZH GLG KDYH ZKHQ , ZDV D VWXGHQW DW WKH VFKRRO , DP VD\LQJ that  maybe  we  should  be  focus-­ ing  those  dollars  more  on  students  directly  and  not  on  infrastructure.  There  are  some  students  that  go  on  to  professional  sports  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  very  low  number  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  some  go  into  sports  medicine,  management,  coaching,  etc.,  but  again,  a  very  low  number. , WKLQN WKH GLVFLSOLQH WUDLQLQJ RI-­ fered  in  sports  is  undeniably  healthy  and  productive  for  all  involved,  and  will  continue  without  a  second  gym-­ nasium.  My  opinion  could  change  if  the  public  use  of  the  facilities  were  WR LQFUHDVH WR D JUHDWHU H[WHQW :HÂśOO see. &XUUHQWO\ , DP QRW VXSSRUWLQJ D bond  vote  for  $32.6  million,  and  will  not  support  any  bond  vote  that  does  not  include  a  dedicated  shop(s)  for  a  structured  and  supervised  hands-­ on  learning  experience  offered  by  trained  professionals.

Jim  Brown Lincoln

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are  appreciated.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Not  Deadâ&#x20AC;?  movie  screening  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Oct.  25,  7-­9  p.m.,  Bristol  Christian  Fellowship,  400  Rockydale  Road.  Come  experi-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paying  for  Collegeâ&#x20AC;?  presentation  ence  a  life-­changing  movie  that  challenges  us  to  ask  in  Brandon.  Thursday,  Oct.  23,  6:30-­8  ourselves,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;What  do  you  believe.â&#x20AC;?  Free,  but  seating  is  p.m.,  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School.  VSAC  limited.  Info:  www.bristolcf.org.  offers  this  free  presentation  for  students  and  parents  Adult  Halloween  dance  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  RQ KRZ WR SD\ IRU FROOHJH KRZ WR Âż QG DQG DSSO\ IRU Oct.  25,  7-­11  p.m.,  Brandon  American  Legion.  DJ  ¿ QDQFLDO DLG DQG PRUH 7LPH LV DOORWWHG IRU TXHVWLRQV Primary  Instinct  (Derrick  Cram)  will  be  spinning  great  Open  to  the  public.  Halloween  and  dance  music  videos.  Photographer  Button-­Up  Vermont  workshop  in  Weybridge.  on  site  and  costume  contest  with  prizes.  Proceeds  Thursday,  Oct.  23,  7-­9  p.m.,  Weybridge  School.  An  EHQHÂż W 6HPLQDU\ +LOO 3DUN educational  workshop  designed  to  help  Vermont  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dr.  Jekyll  and  Mr.  Hydeâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  homeowners  understand  basic  building  science  Saturday,  Oct.  25,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  DQG KRZ WKH\ FDQ LPSURYH HQHUJ\ HIÂż FLHQF\ LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ $FWRUV :RUNVKRS SUHVHQWV D QHZ Âż HUFHO\ their  homes.  Free.  For  a  schedule  theatrical  and  shocking  version  of  Robert  Louis  of  workshops  around  the  state,  visit  Stevensonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  classic  tale  of  depravity,  lust,  love  and  buttonupvt.com.  horror,  adapted  by  Jeffrey  Hatcher.  Tickets  $22,  NER  Vermont  Reading  Series  in  DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH Middlebury.  Thursday,  Oct.  23,  7-­8:30  382-­9222  or  www.townhalltheater.

MIDDLEBURY STUDIO SCHOOL CLASSES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Children: Make p.m.,  Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hungry  Mind  CafĂŠ.  The  org.  Show  runs  Oct.  23-­26  and  New  England  Review  welcomes  30-­31.  a Lantern for the Parade, Draw Magical Creatures, Holiday Vermont  writers  Emily  Arnason  Casey,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Museum  Hoursâ&#x20AC;?  screen-­ Gifts, Gingerbread Fantasy, Mon After School Wheel, Weds Kathryn  Davis  and  Diana  Whitney,  who  ing  at  Middlebury  College.  Leonardos Workshop.

Adult: Wheel Altering Workshop, will  read  from  their  work.  Free.  Saturday,  Oct.  25,  8-­10  p.m.,  Dana  Weds. Wheel, Thurs. AM Oils, Tues. Watercolors, Weds. AM Presentation  on  the  Neighborhood  Auditorium.  A  Viennese  museum  Watch  Program  in  Salisbury.  guard  makes  a  deep  connection  Int/Adv Painting, Thurs Drawing. Contact Barb at 247-3702, Thursday,  Oct.  23,  7-­9  p.m.,  Salisbury  with  a  visiting  foreigner.  Free.  ewaldewald@aol.com, middleburystudioschool.org Public  Library.  New  Haven  Events  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  Coordinator  Suzy  Roorda  and  possi-­ 802-­443-­3168.  EO\ D 9HUPRQW VWDWH SROLFH RIÂż FHU ZLOO DJ  Skate  Night  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Oct.  25,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Mill  Street  park-­ talk  about  how  the  program  works  for  New  Haven  Saturday,  Oct.  25,  8-­10  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  ing  lot,  Frog  Hollow.  See  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  two  new  EV  and  how  to  organize  one  in  Salisbury,  if  town  citizens  Center.  Friends  of  Middlebury  Hockey  and  Addison  charging  stations.  Speak  with  electric  vehicle  owners  choose  to.  Q&A,  refreshments.  Info:  kathrynschloff@ Central  Teens  co-­sponsor  a  night  of  roller-­rink-­style  DQG GHDOHUV /HDUQ DERXW Âż QDQFLQJ RSWLRQV DQG hotmail.com.  ice  skating.  Skate  rentals  available.  All  ages  and  abili-­ $7,500  federal  tax  credit.  Hosted  by  the  Middlebury  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dr.  Jekyll  and  Mr.  Hydeâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  ties  welcome.  Energy  Committee  with  help  from  Drive  Electric  Halloween  dance  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  Oct.  25,  8  Thursday,  Oct.  23,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Vermont.  Cancelled  in  event  of  rain.  0LGGOHEXU\ $FWRUV :RUNVKRS SUHVHQWV D QHZ Âż HUFHO\ p.m.-­midnight,  Vergennes  Eagles  Club.  Hosted  by  theatrical  and  shocking  version  of  Robert  Louis  Free  kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  carnival  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  Oct.  the  Addison  County  Eagles  Auxiliary.  Music  by  the  25,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Champlain  Valley  Christian  Stevensonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  classic  tale  of  depravity,  lust,  love  and  Hitmen.  Costume  prizes.  Snacks  provided.  Proceeds  Reformed  Church.  New  this  year:  a  hayride.  Also,  horror,  adapted  by  Jeffrey  Hatcher.  Tickets  $22,  avail-­ support  the  clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  scholarship  fund.  Tickets  $10  in  games,  face  painting,  cotton  candy,  popcorn,  cake  DEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH RU ZZZ WRZQ advance  or  $15  at  the  door.  Call  the  club  at  877-­2055  walk,  hot  dogs,  prize  table  and  more.  Free.  Friendly  halltheater.org.  Show  runs  Oct.  23-­26  and  30-­31.  or  contact  any  member  for  tickets.  costumes  encouraged.  Music  Department  showcase  at  Middlebury  College.  Ski  patrol  fundraiser  BBQ  in  Hancock.  Saturday,  Saturday,  Oct.  25,  8:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  Oct.  25,  noon-­4  p.m.,  Middlebury  College  Snow  for  the  Arts.  Featuring  the  College  Choir,  College  Bowl.  Help  raise  money  for  the  Snow  Bowl  Ski  Patrol  Orchestra  and  student  soloists.  Free.  Info:  www.

Rummage  and  bake  sale  in  Salisbury.  and  Middlebury  Community  Care  Coalition:  lift  rides,  middlebury.edu/arts  or  802-­443-­3168.  Friday,  Oct.  24,  9  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  Salisbury  %%4 OLYH PXVLF UDIĂ&#x20AC; H /LIW ULGHV DGXOWV FKLO Congregational  Church.  Continues  Saturday.  dren.  BBQ  lunch  $7.  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  story  time  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Oct.  24,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dr.  Jekyll  and  Mr.  Hydeâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  11  a.m.-­12  p.m.,  Vermont  Book  Shop.  Author  and  Saturday,  Oct.  25,  2-­4  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Green  Mountain  Club  hike  in  Ripton.  illustrator  Ashley  Wolff  shares  her  newest  picture  Middlebury  Actors  Workshop  presents  a  new,  Sunday,  Oct.  26,  Water  Tower  Trails.  book,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baby  Bear  Counts  One.â&#x20AC;?  For  children  ages  ¿ HUFHO\ WKHDWULFDO DQG VKRFNLQJ YHUVLRQ RI 5REHUW Starting  from  the  Robert  Frost  Interpretive  3-­7.  Info:  388-­2061.  Louis  Stevensonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  classic  tale  of  depravity,  lust,  love  Trail,  this  2.3-­mile  walk  will  be  a  counterclockwise  trek  Lecture  on  emerging  adulthood  at  Middlebury  and  horror,  adapted  by  Jeffrey  Hatcher.  Tickets  $22,  around  a  small  wooded  hill  on  a  wide,  fairly  smooth  College.  Friday,  Oct.  24,  12:30-­1:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH RU ZZZ 86)6 WUDLO &DOO 5XWK 3HQÂż HOG IRU PHHWLQJ WLPH DQG Center  for  the  Arts.  Professor  of  Psychology  Barbara  townhalltheater.org.  Show  runs  Oct.  23-­26  and  SODFH RU UXWKSHQÂż HOG#JPDLO FRP Hofer  joins  artist  Kate  Gridley  to  present  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Emerging  30-­31.  Adulthood:  Psychology  and  Portraiture,â&#x20AC;?  a  collabora-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Not  Deadâ&#x20AC;?  movie  screening  in  Bristol.  Last-­Sunday-­of-­the-­month  breakfast  in  Vergennes.  Sunday,  Oct.  26,  7:30-­10  a.m.,  Dorchester  Lodge,  tive,  interdisciplinary  talk  giving  in  conjunction  with  Saturday,  Oct.  25,  2-­4  p.m.,  Bristol  Christian  School  Street.  The  Dorchester  Lodge  F&AM  will  Gridleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  exhibition  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Passing  Through:  Portraits  of  Fellowship,  400  Rockydale  Road.  Come  experi-­ serve  its  regular  all-­you-­can-­eat  breakfast  with  Emerging  Adults.â&#x20AC;?  Gridley  gives  a  tour  of  the  show  ence  a  life-­changing  movie  that  challenges  us  to  ask  pancakes,  French  toast,  sausage,  bacon,  home  fries,  immediately  following  the  talk.  Info:  www.middlebury. ourselves,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;What  do  you  believe.â&#x20AC;?  Free,  but  seating  coffee  and  a  smile  from  the  cooks.  edu/arts  or  443-­3168.  is  limited.  Info:  www.bristolcf.org.  Open  rehearsal  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vampireâ&#x20AC;?  at  Middlebury  College.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Awkward  Family  Photosâ&#x20AC;?  gallery  talk  at  Middlebury  Pancake  breakfast  in  North  Ferrisburgh.  Sunday,  Oct.  26,  8-­9:30  a.m.,  North  Ferrisburgh  United  Friday,  Oct.  24,  2:30-­4:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  College.  Saturday,  Oct.  25,  3-­4  p.m.,  McCullough  0HWKRGLVW &KXUFK 7R EHQHÂż W \RXWK PLVVLRQ WULSV the  Arts,  Room  232.  Director  Cheryl  Faraone  hosts  Student  Center,  Wilson  Hall.  Mike  Bender  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;97,  creator  Cost:  $6  per  person,  $5  per  person  for  families  of  an  open  rehearsal  of  the  upcoming  production  of  of  the  popular  website  awkwardfamilyphotos.com,  three  or  more.  Snoo  Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  bawdy,  exuberant  and  very  smart  will  talk  about  the  site,  the  two  books  it  spawned,  Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Halloween  party  in  Middlebury.  play,  to  be  performed  Nov.  20-­22.  Free.  Info:  www. the  related  greeting  card  line,  a  TV  show  in  development,  and  how  it  Sunday,  Oct.  26,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Swift  middlebury.edu/arts  or  802-­443-­3168.  has  become  House  Inn.  Middlebury  Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Apple  and  pumpkin  bake  sale  in  Orwell.  Friday,  PageOne  literacy  program  hosts  this  Oct.  24,  3-­6  p.m.,  Buxtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Store.  Hosted  by  the  annual  event  for  all  ages,  featuring  GFC  Orwell  Fortnightly  Club.  Proceeds  games,  snacks  and,  of  course,  lots  of  EHQHÂż W WKH 0DEHO <RXQJ fun  books.  Scholarship,  which  provides  Family  Halloween  party  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;trunk-­ music  lessons  for  two  Orwell  or-­treatâ&#x20AC;?  in  Vergennes.  ergennes. Sunday,  Oct.  Village  School  students,  and  26,  1-­3  p.m.,  Vergennes  American  the  Warmth  fuel  assistance  Legion.  The  Legion  Auxiliary  hosts  a  program.  costume  karaoke  dance  party  from  Marathon  reading  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  1-­2  p.m.,  followed  by  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;trunk-­or-­ Aeneidâ&#x20AC;?  at  Middlebury  treatâ&#x20AC;?  event  in  the  parking  lot  from  College.  Friday,  Oct.  24,  3-­6  2-­3.  To  register  your  car  for  trunk-­ p.m.,  Davis  Family  Library  or-­treat,  call  877-­9986  or  email  steps.  Students  and  faculty  from  marsulli@aol.com.  Free.  the  Classics  Department  will  take  Middlebury.

Spooktacular  in  Middlebury.  turns  reading  Vergilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aeneid.â&#x20AC;?  Sunday,  Oct.  26,  1-­3  p.m.,  The  reading  continues  during  Middlebury  green.  Annual  town  daylight  hours  on  Saturday  and  event,  featuring  music,  danc-­ Sunday.  ing,  costumes  and  games  for  No  Strings  Marionette  Company   Friday,  Oct.  24,  all  ages,  including  a  Jumpy  show  in  Brandon.  Friday,  Oct.  24,  Castle.  Prizes.  Event  ends  3:45-­4:45  p.m.,  Neshobe  School  gymnasium.  No  Strings  and  the  with  a  trick-­or-­treat  parade  along  Main  Street,  led  by  Neshobe  SOAR  afterschool  program  the  legendary  Spooktacular  present  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Treasure  Hunt,â&#x20AC;?  a  Witch.  An  event  of  the  Better  swashbuckling  puppet  hunt  for  trea-­ Middlebury  Partnership.  sure.  Free  to  Neshobe  students  and  Rain  or  shine.  their  families.  Info:  247-­3721,  ext.  2011.  5LSWRQ Heliand  Consort  in  :RRG Âż UHG SL]]D EDNH VDOH LQ 5LSWRQ  concert  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Oct.  24,  5-­6:45  p.m.,  Ripton  Elementary  School.  Pick  up  and  take  out  Sunday,  Oct.  26,  3-­5  p.m.,  Champlain  Valley  Unitarian  Universalist  Society.  ZRRG Âż UHG SL]]DV PDGH RQ VLWH &RVW The  Heliand  Consort  opens  its  fall  season  with  $12  cheese,  $15  pepperoni  or  sausage,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beethoven,  Bruch  &  Beyond.â&#x20AC;?  Musicians  are  clari-­ $15  harvest  special  (ricotta,  roasted  netist  Elisabeth  LeBlanc,  bassoonist  Rachael  Elliott,  EHHWV DQG EXWWHUQXW VTXDVK FDUDPHOL]HG and  pianist  Cynthia  Huard.  Admission  by  donation.  RQLRQV 3URFHHGV EHQHÂż W WKH 0DXUDLV Info:  802-­735-­3611  or  heliandconsort.org.  family  of  Hancock,  who  suffered  a  house  f i r e  THIS  FAMILY  VACATION  photo  in  his  par-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  First  Mass  Market  Text  in  the  Bibleâ&#x20AC;?  presen-­ recently.  Please  pre-­order  by  3  p.m.  on  Friday,  Oct.  entsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  house  sparked  Middlebury  College  tation  in  Ripton.  Sunday,  Oct.  26,  4-­5  p.m.,  Ripton  24:  388-­2208  or  wleeds@addisoncentralsu.org.  alum  Mike  Bender  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;97  and  a  friend  to  start  Community  Church.  The  Rev.  Dr.  Susan  McGarry,  Table  of  Grace  free  meal  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  the  wildly  popular  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Awkward  Family  Pho-­ rector  of  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal  Church  in  Oct.  24,  5:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Congregational  tosâ&#x20AC;?  website.  A  reception  for  Benderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  na-­ Middlebury,  delivers  the  annual  Rabbi  Victor  Reichert  Church.  Monthly  dinner  sponsored  by  the  North  tional  touring  exhibition  is  on  Saturday,  Oct.  Bible  Talk.  Info:  388-­0338  or  388-­1062.  Ferrisburgh  United  Methodist,  St.  Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal,  25,  from  2-­3  p.m.  in  the  collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  McCullough  Harvest  Supper  in  Vergennes.  Sunday,  Oct.  26,  4-­8  Vergennes  Congregational  and  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  churches.  Student  Center  Gallery,  after  which  Bender  S P 6W 3HWHUÂśV &KXUFK 7XUNH\ ZLWK DOO WKH Âż [LQÂśV Free,  but  donations  accepted.  This  monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  menu:  will  give  a  gallery  talk  in  Wilson  Hall.

Seatings  at  4  and  6  p.m.  Tickets  available  at  the  roast  pork,  scalloped  potatoes,  green  beans,  dessert.  rectory.  Info:  802-­877-­2367.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dr.  Jekyll  and  Mr.  Hydeâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  a  national  touring  museum  exhibition.  On  exhibit  in  Chicken  and  biscuit  dinner  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Friday,  Oct.  24,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  McCullough  Student  Center  Oct.  16-­25.  Info:  jher-­ Oct.  26,  5-­6:30  p.m.,  Middlebury  United  Methodist  0LGGOHEXU\ $FWRUV :RUNVKRS SUHVHQWV D QHZ Âż HUFHO\ rera@middlebury.edu  or  802-­443-­5743/  Church.  Homemade  dinner  features  vegetables,  theatrical  and  shocking  version  of  Robert  Louis  salads  and  desserts  in  addition  to  the  main  entree.  Stevensonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  classic  tale  of  depravity,  lust,  love  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Museum  Hoursâ&#x20AC;?  screening  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Oct.  25,  3-­5  p.m.,  Dana  Auditorium.  A  Suggested  donation:  adults  $8,  children  4-­12  $5,  horror,  adapted  by  Jeffrey  Hatcher.  Tickets  $22,  avail-­ Viennese  museum  guard  makes  a  deep  connection  under  4  free.  DEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH RU ZZZ WRZQ with  a  visiting  foreigner.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dr.  Jekyll  and  Mr.  Hydeâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  halltheater.org.  Show  runs  Oct.  23-­26  and  30-­31.  edu/arts  or  802-­443-­3168.  Sunday,  Oct.  26,  7-­9  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Live  storytelling  event  at  Middlebury  College.  0LGGOHEXU\ $FWRUV :RUNVKRS SUHVHQWV D QHZ Âż HUFHO\ Friday,  Oct.  24,  8-­10  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Turkey  dinner  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Oct.  25,  4:30-­ 6:30  p.m.,  Brandon  United  Methodist  Church.  Annual  theatrical  and  shocking  version  of  Robert  Louis  Arts.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cocoon,â&#x20AC;?  an  event  inspired  by  the  popular  GLQQHU IHDWXULQJ WXUNH\ ZLWK DOO WKH Âż [LQJV SOXV Stevensonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  classic  tale  of  depravity,  lust,  love  and  storytelling  phenomenon  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Moth,â&#x20AC;?  brings  a  hand-­ beverage  and  dessert.  Adults  $10,  children  12  and  horror,  adapted  by  Jeffrey  Hatcher.  Tickets  $22,  avail-­ picked  group  of  students,  faculty/staff  and  community  under  $5,  children  under  6  free.  Takeout  available.  DEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH RU ZZZ WRZQ members  to  tell  stories  live,  without  notes.  Tickets  Handicap  accessible.  halltheater.org.  Show  runs  Oct.  23-­26  and  30-­31.  $10,  $8  for  Middlebury  College  ID  holders,  $5  for  Middlebury  College  students.  Info:  443-­6433  or  http:// Annual  ham  dinner  in  Starksboro.  Saturday,  Oct.  25,  5-­7  p.m.,  Starksboro  First  Baptist  Church.  The  go.middlebury.edu/arts.  Starksboro  Village  Meeting  House  Society  hosts  this  meal  to  raise  funds  for  ongoing  restoration  of  Behind-­the-­Scenes  Lunch  and  the  meeting  house.  Baked  ham,  vegetables,  baked  Discussion  at  Middlebury  College.  beans,  rolls,  homemade  pies  and  beverages.  Tickets  Green  Mountain  Club  walk  in  Tuesday,  Oct.  28,  12:30-­2:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  $10  adults,  $5  children  under  12,  $25  for  families  of  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Oct.  25,  Wright  Center  for  the  Arts.  Director  Richard  Romagnoli  is  four.  Takeout  available.  Reservations  encouraged  Park.  Take  a  morning  walk  on  the  Trail  Around  joined  by  the  cast,  crew  and  design  team  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mendel,  DW RU 6LOHQW DXFWLRQ UDIĂ&#x20AC; H Middlebury  (TAM)  from  Wright  Park.  Contact  leaders  Inc.â&#x20AC;?  to  explore  the  themes  and  challenges  in  this  Starksboro  merchandise  for  sale.  Info:  www.starks-­ Harris  and  Jan  Abbott  for  departure  time:  jabbott4111  upcoming  production.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Info:  boromeetinghouse.org.  or  878-­4873.  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  443-­3168.  Free  community  dinner  in  Shoreham.  Saturday,  Oct.  Button  Up  Day  help  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Oct.  25,  25,  5-­7  p.m.,  Shoreham  Congregational  Church.  )UHH EUDLQVWRUPLQJ ZRUNVKRS IRU \RXWK Âż OP FRPSH 9  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Marble  Works,  by  Structural  Energy  tition  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Oct.  28,  3:45-­5  p.m.,  Harvest  dinner  of  pulled  pork,  harvest  vegetables,  Corp.,  99  Maple  St.  Get  ready  for  Button  Up  Day  on  Ilsley  Library.  The  makers  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freedom  &  Unity:  coleslaw,  bread,  beverages  and  dessert.  Free,  but  Nov.  1.  Get  help  preventing  heat  loss  in  your  home.  donations  of  non-­perishable  items  for  the  food  shelf  The  Vermont  Movieâ&#x20AC;?  will  introduce  the  competition, Â

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Growing up ARTIST KATE GRIDLEY, left, is joined by professor of psychology Barbara Hofer on Friday, Oct. 24, at 12:30 p.m. for a collaborative talk given in conjunction with Gridley’s exhibition “Passing Through: Portraits of Emerging Adults.” Following the talk in the Mahaney Center of the Arts Dance Theatre, Gridley will give a tour of the show in the arts center’s lower lobby.

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PAGE  12A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  October  23,  2014

Meet your 2014 Candidates In  an  effort  to  help  area  voters  get  to  know  the  local  candidates  for  the  Legislature  and  their  stands  on  some  important  issues,  the  Ad-­ dison  Independent  asked  those  running  for  House  and  Senate  to  answer  a  short  questionnaire.  Last  week  we  featured  the  responses  from  candidates  in  three  districts  (Middlebury,  Vergennes  area,  Bristol  area),  and  here  we  run  an-­ swers  from  the  rest  of  the  Addison  County  candidates.

Incumbent  Rep.  Willem  Jewett  of  Ripton  is  running  unopposed  for  the  one  seat  in  the  Addison-­2  House  district  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  which  encom-­ passes  Cornwall,  Goshen,  Han-­ cock,  Leicester,  Ripton  and  Salis-­ bury.

The  two  candidates  running Â

for  the  one  seat  in  the  Addison-­5  House  district  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  which  represents  Bridport,  New  Haven  and  Wey-­ bridge  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  are  incumbent  Republi-­ can  Harvey  Smith  of  New  Haven  and  challenger  Susan  Smiley,  a  New  Haven  Democrat.

In  the  Addison-­Rutland  district  of  Shoreham,  Orwell,  Whiting  and  Benson,  independent  Alyson  East-­ man  of  Orwell  will  be  on  the  bal-­ lot.

Incumbent  Democrats  Claire  Ayer  of  Addison  and  Christopher  Bray  of  New  Haven  are  running  unopposed  in  the  two-­seat  Addi-­ son  County  Senate  district,  which  also  represents  Huntington  and  Buelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Gore.  The  following  questions,  along  with  a  requested  word  limit,  were Â

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CHRISTOPHER   BRAY cal  disconnect  between  how  people  feel  about  property  taxes  and  how  they  vote  their  school  budgets.  Local  control  is  both  a  power  and  a  respon-­ sibility.  In  support  of  such  local  control,  Montpelier  needs  to  revise  the  edu-­ cation  funding  formula  to  more  tight-­ ly  link  local  school  budgets  to  local  school  taxes,  so  that  when  voters  do  reduce  their  local  school  spending  they  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  get  hit  with  education  tax  increases  nonetheless.

2)  SCHOOL  FUNDING:  Ver-­ mont  has  struggled  with  funding  primary  and  secondary  education  for  its  children.  What  are  your  ideas  for  balancing  the  needs  of  the  stu-­ dents  and  communities  with  the  limits  of  the  taxpayers?  (100  words) 3)  TRANSPARENCY:  What  1)  HEALTH  CARE:  What  role  should  government  play  in  health  would  you  do  as  a  lawmaker  to  en-­ care,  and  what  should  the  Legis-­ sure  that  government  is  more  open  lature  do  to  further  that  objective?  and  transparent?  (100  words) 4)  OPIATE  ADDICTION:  (100  words)

TRANSPARENCY:  I  supported  recent  changes  to  our  open  meeting  laws,  and  I  think  they  work  well  to  ensure  that  meetings  are  properly  warned,  and  agendas  and  minutes  are  posted  in  a  timely  and  accessible  way.  Interested  citizens  have  good  access  to  meetings,  government  re-­ FRUGV DQG WKHLU HOHFWHG RI¿FLDOV ² particularly  at  the  local  level.  At  the  state  level,  we  have  simi-­ ODU DFFHVV EXW LW LV GLI¿FXOW IRU PRVW citizens  to  engage  in  the  same  di-­ rect  manner  because  doing  so  often  means  a  day  away  from  work.  There-­ fore,  as  the  vice  chair  of  the  Legisla-­ tive  Information  Technology  Com-­ mittee,  I  have  been  and  will  continue  to  work  to  enhance  the  legislative  web  site,  enabling  citizens  to  have  online  access  to  agendas,  minutes,  bills,  and  testimony.  OPIATE  ADDICTION:  Vermont  has  stepped  up  its  efforts  to  recog-­ nize  and  address  opiate  addiction,  though  the  problem  remains  a  huge  challenge.  To  address  this  growing  problem,  we  need  to  act,  not  just  as  government,  but  as  families,  commu-­ nities,  and  groups,  such  as  churches  and  civic  organizations.  (See  Bray,  Page  14A)

CLAIRE   AYER posted  in  advance,  all  witnesses  listed,  and  all  material  organized  on  the  website  that  can  be  searched  by  date,  witness,  or  topic.  All  Senate  sessions  are  broadcast  live  on  VPR.  0\ FDPSDLJQ ÂżQDQFH GLVFORVXUHV DUH ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH VHFUHWDU\ RI VWDWH DQG are  posted  on  the  state  website.  We  will  have  a  searchable  data  base  in  time  for  the  2016  elections.  OPIATE  ADDICTION:  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  hard  to  quantify  how  well  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  doing  on  opiate,  or  any  substance,  addic-­ tion.  We  treat  more  Vermonters  than  ever  for  substance  abuse,  but  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  know  the  number  of  folks  cured  un-­ til  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  stayed  substance  free  for  an  extended  period.  We  are  working  with  the  court  and  human  services  systems  to  intercept  folks  earlier Â

Bringing EMS Education into the 21st Century Help your community in the role of a volunteer EMT. EMTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provide lifesaving pre-hospital care through their local First Reponse and Ambulance Squads. We are offering a blended classroom educational experience from January to May of 2015 in Bristol Vermont. Class meets Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00. There will be a mandatory classroom session on December 15th at 6:00pm.

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

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

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

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How  is  Vermont  doing  in  its  re-­ sponse  to  a  wave  of  opiate  addiction  in  the  state  and  what  more  could  it  do?  (100  words) 5)  HIGHER  EDUCATION:  How  will  Vermont  make  higher  education  affordable  to  its  young  adults  while  still  making  that  higher  education  applicable  to  jobs  in  the  state  post-­graduation?  (150  words) 6)  ECONOMIC  DEVELOP-­ MENT:  What  role  does  government Â

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Willem Jewett, Addison-2 HEALTH  CARE:  Medicare  and  Medicaid  have  been  providing  health  care  to  the  elderly  and  needy  for  decades.  In  Vermont,  Dr.  Dy-­ nasaur  (Medicaid  expansion)  has  provided  health  care  to  all  children.  These  programs  are  cornerstones  in  our  health  care  system.

Right  now  we  are  in  a  challenged  roll  out  of  Vermont  Health  Connect;Íž  our  federal  health  care  exchange.  These  challenges  are  largely  tech-­ nical.  The  exchange  has  delivered  FRQVLGHUDEOH ÂżQDQFLDO UHOLHI WR many  Vermonters. $V ZH Âż[ WKH 9HUPRQW +HDOWK Connect  website  and  consider  fur-­ ther  (state-­based  reforms)  I  am  fo-­ cused  on  containing  the  cost  of  care.  No  health  care  system  will  succeed  XQOHVV ZH FDQ FRQWURO LQĂ&#x20AC;DWLRQDU\ pressures.

SCHOOL  FUNDING:  Educa-­ WLRQ ÂżQDQFH KRZ ZH UDLVH PRQH\ to  pay  for  public  education)  cannot  be  tackled  in  a  vacuum;Íž  it  needs  to  be  a  part  of  more  ambitious  educa-­ tional  reform.  Our  goal  must  be  to  utilize  our  as-­ sets  (teaching  professionals  and  the Â

WILLEM   JEWETT EXLOGLQJV WKH\ ZRUN LQ HIÂżFLHQWO\ and  effectively.  To  do  this  we  are  going  to  have  to  address  declining  enrollments  and  the  pressure  they  place  on  the  spending  side  of  the  equation.  I  would  also  like  to  see  us  â&#x20AC;&#x153;mod-­ ernizeâ&#x20AC;?  both  the  education  mate-­ rial  delivered  in  our  schools  and  the  method  by  which  it  is  delivered. Â

To  succeed  we  will  have  to  stand  against  a  number  of  interests  that  protect  the  status  quo.

TRANSPARENCY:  We  have  provided  much  better  access  to  our  legislative  committee  process  through  our  committee  pages  on  the  web.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  like  to  get  to  the  point  where  we  can  live  stream  our  com-­ mittee  work.

We  passed  legislation  requiring  that  local  board  meeting  agendas  and  minutes  be  posted  on  the  web  if  the  town  maintains  a  web  pres-­ ence.  Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  been  getting  push-­back  on  this  one  and  may  need  to  make  adjustments  this  coming  year.

We  continue  working  on  bringing  order  to  our  public  records  exemp-­ tions.  Our  experience  in  this  multi-­ year  effort  suggests  that  everyone  is  for  transparency  until  their  exemp-­ tion  is  being  discussed.

OPIATE  ADDICTION:  Last  year  we  invested  over  $10  million  in  new  addiction  treatment  and  re-­ covery  services.  Our  rapid  interven-­ tion  bill  (based  on  a  successful  pilot  run  in  Chittenden  County)  made  (See  Jewett,  Page  13A)

Alyson Eastman, Addison-Rutland

Claire Ayer, Senate HEALTH  CARE:  It  is  the  role  of  the  government  to  ensure  that  all  Vermonters  have  access  to  high  quality,  appropriate,  and  affordable  healthcare  and  to  promote  public  KHDOWK 7KH KDUG SDUW LV ¿JXULQJ RXW D sustainable  and  fair  way  to  pay  for  it.  Every  other  industrialized  democ-­ racy  in  the  world  treats  healthcare  as  a  public  good,  just  as  we  do  our  roads  and  our  schools,  and  provides  better  care  for  far  less  money.  Surely  America  can  do  this,  but  Vermont  may  have  to  lead  the  way  (again).

SCHOOL  FUNDING:  In  the  mix  of  education  funding  mechanisms,  I  would  retain  the  fairness  of  tax  rates  between  communities  of  dis-­ parate  wealth.  If  a  town  spends  25  percent  more  than  the  average  cost  per  student,  they  can  expect  to  pay  a  tax  rate  that  is  25  percent  higher.  The  challenge  is  less  in  the  funding  mechanism  and  more  in  the  costs  of  operating  schools.  Consolidation  is  a  proposed  solution  for  which  a  num-­ ber  of  incentives  are  in  place.  There  are  few  takers  and  many  skeptics  re-­ JDUGLQJ WKH FRVW EHQHÂżW DQDO\VLV RI consolidation.  Unless  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  mandatory  and  until  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  cost  prohibitive,  most  small  towns  will  keep  their  elemen-­ tary  schools.  TRANSPARENCY:  As  a  law-­ maker,  I  insist  on  transparency.  All  of  my  committee  meetings  are  recorded,  CDs  are  available  upon  request,  and  meetings  are  open  to  the  public.  All  meeting  agendas  are Â

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asked  of  each  local  candidate.  The  questions  are  not  repeated  in  the  context  of  each  candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  re-­ sponse,  but  are  recalled  by  subject  at  the  beginning  of  each  answer.

Election  Day  is  Nov.  4.

Christopher Bray, Senate HEALTH  CARE:  Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  appropriate  role  is  to  do  for  our-­ selves  what  we  cannot  do,  or  can-­ not  do  as  well,  on  our  own.  In  health  care,  this  means  ensuring  that  every  Vermonter  has  access  to  affordable  basic  health  care  through  a  program  with  the  absolute  dependability  of  a  program  like  Social  Security.  When  ¿UVW LQWURGXFHG 6RFLDO 6HFXULW\ ZDV opposed  by  some  people  as  govern-­ ment  intrusion,  but  now  virtually  every  American  accepts  and  counts  RQ WKHVH EHQHÂżWV ² EHFDXVH 6RFLDO Security  provides  a  basic,  necessary  service.  Similarly,  state  government  should  develop  a  strategy  to  ensure  basic  health  care  security  for  every  Ver-­ monter.  We  should  investigate  â&#x20AC;&#x153;sin-­ gle  payer,â&#x20AC;?  as  well  as  partnerships  with  other  states  and  the  federal  gov-­ ernment.  SCHOOL  FUNDING:  Taxpay-­ ers  have,  through  their  vote  on  Town  Meeting  Day,  control  over  their  local  school  budgets,  and  the  vast  major-­ ity  of  school  budgets  are  passed.  At  the  same  time,  many  Vermonters  feel  that  their  property  taxes,  which  are  the  main  source  of  education  funds,  are  too  high.  In  short,  there  is  a  criti-­

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for  treatment.  There  are  still  waiting  lists  for  drug  treatment,  but  our  wait-­ ing  lists  are  getting  shorter.  Having  treatment  available  in  each  county  greatly  enhances  the  ability  to  keep  a  job  or  take  care  of  oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  children  while  under  treatment  and  the  thus  the  likelihood  of  success.

HIGHER  EDUCATION:  Until  Vermont  puts  more  tax  money  into  the  support  of  higher  education  in  Vermont,  we  can  expect  high  sticker  SULFHV 7KH DPRXQW RI ÂżQDQFLDO VXS-­ port  that  the  state  of  Vermont  invests  in  its  higher  education  system  is  pa-­ thetically  low  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  among  the  lowest  in  the  nation.  State  colleges  are  work-­ ing  more  closely  with  the  business  community,  with  coordination  and  assistance  from  state  agency  folks,  to  align  educational  offerings  with  job  opportunities  in  Vermont.  Colleges  are  also  designing  internships  to  help  students  focus  on  potential  career  opportunities.  ECONOMIC  DEVELOP-­ MENT:  One  example  of  a  highly  successful  Vermont  business  sector  is  the  captive  insurance  industry.  Participants  cite  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  predict-­ able  and  understandable  regulations,  highly  professional  agency  admin-­ istrators,  and  a  strong  support  work  force  as  reasons  that  they  locate  in  Vermont.  Our  state  administrators  provide  such  great  service  that  even  companies  who  have  left  Vermont  for  better  prices  come  back.  Achiev-­ (See  Ayer,  Page  14A)

HEALTH  CARE:  The  govern-­ ment  should  play  a  role  in  healthcare.  It  seems  there  is  Medicare  for  the  elderly  and  Medicaid  for  the  poor;Íž  surely  there  is  a  need  to  complete  the  gap  in  coverage  for  those  that  do  not  ¿W LQWR HLWKHU RI WKRVH FDWHJRULHV , EH-­ lieve  the  Legislature  should  continue  moving  forward  in  an  effort  to  im-­ prove  the  current  system  and  options  for  those  seeking  coverage.  I  often  wonder  why  health  insurance  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  purchased  like  an  auto  or  life  insur-­ ance  policy.

SCHOOL  FUNDING:  I  have  a  va-­ riety  of  ideas  on  school  funding  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  too  many  for  my  100-­word  limit!  In  these  last  few  years  (as  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  sat  on  the  lo-­ cal  Orwell  Village  School  Board  and  Addison  Rutland  Supervisory  School  Board)  my  knowledge  of  school  fund-­ ing  has  been  exponentially  stretched!  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  disappointing  that  our  state  con-­ WLQXHV WR KDYH GLIÂżFXOW\ IXQGLQJ HGX-­ cation.  In  Orwell  72  percent  of  our  budget  voted  on  in  March  of  2014  ZDV VDODU\ DQG EHQHÂżWV ZKLFK OHIW WKH 28  percent  to  cut  if  the  budget  hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  passed.  I  am  proud  that  all  of  our  chil-­ dren  have  the  opportunity  of  being  ed-­ ucated.  I  look  forward  to  discussions  on  school  funding  and  the  opportunity  to  bring  my  knowledge  to  the  table.  TRANSPARENCY:  As  a  lawmak-­ er  I  would  like  to  make  myself  very  approachable.  My  hope  is  that  I  have  the  resources  to  assist  who  approach  me.  I  will  take  time  to  return  e-­mails  and  phone  calls  and  use  my  resourc-­ es  to  assist  in  any  manner  possible.  Communication  goes  a  long  way.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Â

ALYSON   EASTMAN excited  to  meet  my  constituents  and  work  for  them.  OPIATE  ADDICTION:  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  overly  educated  on  this  topic.  I  ac-­ knowledge  that  help  is  needed  and  there  is  a  statewide  problem  with  opi-­ ate  addiction.  I  look  forward  to  learn-­ ing  more.

HIGHER  EDUCATION:  I  would  be  interested  to  see  the  return  on  in-­ vestment  for  those  that  attend  college.  ,WœV GLI¿FXOW EHFDXVH WKHUH LV QR WUXH tracking  for  those  that  receive  a  higher  education.  I  ask,  what  would  happen  if  each  student  that  graduated  with  a  college  degree  had  to  pay  a  small  per-­ centage  of  their  gross  wages  to  the  in-­ VWLWXWLRQ IRU D ¿[HG WHUP XSRQ JUDGXD-­ tion?  I  think  it  would  be  great  to  allow  WKH VWXGHQW GLIIHUHQW ¿QDQFLDO SODQV WR choose  from.  For  example,  if  a  stu-­

dent  chose  to  pay  back  by  percentage  of  gross  earnings,  it  would  be  in  the  institutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  best  interest  to  place  each  student  in  a  workplace  offering  the  most  for  compensation  upon  comple-­ tion  of  their  degree.  This  would  ensure  the  highest  possible  pay  back  to  the  institution.  This  formula  would  hold  both  the  student  and  institution  ac-­ countable.  ECONOMIC  DEVELOPMENT:  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  important  for  government  to  keep  the  pace  of  the  economy  and  growth  at  a  level  in  which  it  can  be  supported  throughout.  Financial  and  Econom-­ ic  Development  are  closely  related  which  causes  area  for  great  concern  when  making  economic  changes.  As  a  pragmatic  thinker  in  todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  world  of  technology  I  see  so  much  opportunity  IRU HFRQRPLF DQG ÂżQDQFLDO JURZWK especially  with  so  many  resources  DW RXU ÂżQJHUWLSV YLD WKH LQWHUQHW 7KH paradigms  will  continue  to  shift  which  PLJKW PDNH LW GLIÂżFXOW IRU JRYHUQPHQW to  have  a  pulse  on  all  of  the  variabili-­ ties  that  drive  economic  growth.  CANDIDATEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  CHOICE:  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  excited  for  the  renewable  energy  choices  we  have  today.  Though  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  sold  on  the  solar  power  as  of  yet.  I  can  honestly  say  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  interested  in  hearing  more.  Six  years  ago  my  husband  and  I  built  our  house  and  installed  a  geothermal  heating/cool-­ ing  unit.  There  is  not  a  day  that  goes  by  when  I  see  a  fuel  truck  during  the  winter  and  wish  it  was  stopping  at  my  house.  I  support  renewable  energy  and  hope  that  there  is  further  progress  made  in  Vermont. Â

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Meet your 2014 Candidates Susan Smiley, Addison-5 Harvey Smith Addison-5 OPIATE  ADDICTION:  There  have  been  a  wide  range  of  responses  to  the  rapid  rise  in  opiate  addiction  in  Vermont  is  the  last  ten  years.  Law  enforcement  in  Vermont  has  forged  partnerships  with  police  in  neighbor-­ ing  states  to  better  track  and  interdict  shipments  of  heroin  from  Boston,  New  York  and  Montreal.  Prescription  drug  monitoring  and  unused  drug  dis-­ posal  programs  are  in  place  through-­ out  the  state.  Community  groups  have  formed  in  Rutland  to  try  to  improve  the  quality  of  life  for  those  in  neigh-­ borhoods  devastated  by  crime  and  poverty.  Increased  capacity  to  treat  people  with  opiate  addiction  in  a  multi-­  disciplinary  approach  has  been  realized.  A  partnership  of  the  Coun-­ seling  Service  of  Addison  County,  Porter  Medical  Center  and  Bristol  Internal  Medicine  will  increase  the  number  of  physicians  and  counselors  able  to  treat  those  seeking  relief  from  opiate  addiction.  This  program  should  go  a  long  way  to  shortening  the  wait-­ ing  list  of  those  seeking  relief  from  addiction Those  arrested  for  opiate  posses-­ sion  in  many  parts  of  the  state  are  able  to  enroll  in  opiate  treatment  programs  and  have  their  charges  expunged.  Such  pre-­charge  initiatives  have  greatly  lowered  recidivism.  Addison  County  began  a  pre-­charge  initiative  EXW GLVFRQWLQXHG LW FLWLQJ LQVXIÂżFLHQW VWDIÂżQJ FDSDFLW\ $ UHVXPSWLRQ RI WKLV SURJUDP ZLWK DGHTXDWH VWDIÂżQJ ZRXOG RIIHU GHÂżQLWH EHQHÂżWV WR WKH county.  Changes  in  prescription  prac-­ tices  for  opiates  merits  consideration.  Improvement  in  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  economic  and  social  climate  would  go  a  long  way  to  making  it  unnecessary  to  turn  to  opiates  to  drown  feelings  of  empti-­ ness  and  hopelessness.

TRANSPARENCY:  Citizens  have  a  right  and  a  need  to  know  what  their  government  is  doing  in  their  names.  Action  by  the  Legislature  in  2013  greatly  improved  open  government  and  access  to  public  documents  at  the  state  and  local  level.  Both  the  Secre-­ WDU\ RI 6WDWHÂśV RIÂżFH DQG WKDW RI WKH State  Auditor  have  enabled  improve-­ ments  in  government  transparency  through  the  creation  of  state  spon-­ sored  transparency  web  sites  and  the  issuance  of  reports  giving  health  care  consumers  pricing  and  quality  infor-­ mation  to  enable  them  to  make  bet-­ ter  buying  decisions.  The  Legislature  can  further  enhance  transparency  by  continuing  to  require  of  government  agencies  to  undertake  better  data  col-­ lection,  sharing  of  data  across  agen-­ cies  and  reporting  to  the  public.  Other  possible  areas  of  focus  for  election Â

SUSAN   SMILEY WUDQVSDUHQF\ DUH WKH ¿OLQJ RI SHUVRQDO ¿QDQFLDO VWDWHPHQWV RI RI¿FH VHHNHUV and  greater  access  to  law  enforcement  records.

SCHOOL  SPENDING:  Low  real  personal  income  growth  and  ever  rising  property  taxes  are  making  the  state  unaffordable  for  many  residents.  Rebalancing  school  funding  in  Ver-­ mont  should  focus  on  the  cost  of  edu-­ cation  and  what  education  we  commit  to  providing.  Attention  should  also  be  given  to  reducing  our  reliance  on  property  tax  to  fund  education.  The  Education  Fund  should  be  unbur-­ dened  of  the  costs  of  ancillary  educa-­ tion  programs  whose  funding  could  be  returned  to  the  General  Fund.  The  highly  nuanced  formulas  created  by  previous  Legislatures  to  achieve  equality  of  education  across  Vermont  should  be  re-­evaluated  for  their  effec-­ tiveness.  School  districts  will  contin-­ ue  to  consolidate  functions  to  stream-­ line  administration  and  these  steps  need  to  receive  ongoing  evaluation  for  their  effectiveness.  Delineating  ¿QDQFLDO DQG SURJUDPPDWLF FRPPLW-­ ments  would  help  Vermont  achieve  its  constitutional  obligations.  It  would  give  teachers  and  administrators  the  opportunity  to  identify  teaching  pro-­ grams  that  match  value  and  effective-­ ness,  maintaining  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  achieve-­ ments  in  education  quality.  HIGHER  EDUCATION:  There  are  many  things  we  can  do  to  continue  our  support  of  higher  education.  Pro-­ grams  that  form  partnerships  between  elementary  and  secondary  schools  and  colleges  help  underserved  stu-­ dents  prepare  for  college  and  ensure  successful  completion  of  a  degree  program.  Vermont  ranks  lowest  of  WKH VWDWHV LQ OHYHO RI ÂżQDQFLDO VXS-­ port  for  the  public  colleges.  Increases Â

in  state  support  for  higher  education  could  result  in  lower  tuition  costs.  Streamlining  administrative  overhead  and  developing  additional  revenue  streams  for  school  facilities  would  also  help  directly  enhance  student  learning  by  freeing  money  for  faculty  and  course  materials.  Flexible  degree  programs,  distance  learning  and  cer-­ WL¿FDWH FRXUVHV DOO RIIHU OHDUQLQJ VLWX-­ ations  with  lower  costs  and  career  ori-­ ented  curriculums.  These  educational  approaches  should  be  supported  by  state  policies.

HEALTH  CARE:  The  state  ad-­ ministration  and  the  Vermont  Legis-­ lature  have  set  us  on  the  path  to  pub-­ lically  funded,  universal  health  care.  I  support  those  actions  and  the  goals  established  by  the  Legislature  to  pro-­ vide  comprehensive,  affordable,  high  quality  health  care  coverage  for  all  Vermont  residents,  received  from  health  care  providers  of  their  choice.  The  upcoming  legislative  session  will  be  presented  with  the  governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  SURSRVDO WR ÂżQDQFH WKDW HIIRUW DQG WKH Legislature  will  evaluate  that  plan,  possibly  revise  the  plan  and  ultimate-­ ly  decided  whether  to  create  a  public  ¿QDQFHG V\VWHP IRU KHDOWK FDUH LQ Vermont.  The  focus  of  a  state  health  care  system  will  be  fairness,  equality  of  access  and  affordability  for  all.

ECONOMIC  DEVELOPMENT:  Economic  development  initiatives  and  programs  can  play  an  important  part  in  supporting  the  emergence  of  new  businesses  and  facilitating  the  expansion  of  existing  ones  in  our  county.  These  programs  are  operated  by  agencies  that  depend  on  govern-­ ment  funding,  federal  and  state.  Their  most  important  function  is  to  serve  as  a  hub  for  information  and  a  support  for  inspiration.  Economic  incentive  programs  will  always  have  support-­ ers  and  skeptics.  Effective  auditing  of  programs,  using  thoughtfully  devised  measures  of  performance  are  critical  and  the  Legislature  should  actively  participate  in  this  process.  Agencies  and  organizations  that  are  sources  of  grants  to  new  and  expanding  busi-­ nesses  should  explain  reasons  for  ac-­ ceptance  or  rejection  to  applicants.  This  sort  of  feedback  can  be  used  to  help  businesses  improve  their  practic-­ es  to  improve  business  performance.

The  issues  talked  about  here  are  some  of  the  many  that  will  be  taken  up  in  the  upcoming  session  of  the  Legislature.  I  look  forward  to  deepen-­ ing  my  understanding  each  of  them  through  the  Legislatureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  deliberative  process.  I  am  excited  at  the  prospect  of  representing  the  interests  of  my  neighbors  in  the  Vermont  Legislature. Â

HEALTH  CARE:  Four  years  ago  the  Vermont  Legislature  passed  health  care  reform  which  created  the  Green  Mountain  Care  Board  with  the  idea  of  a  government  run  single  payer  health  care  system.  To  date  there  are  still  a  lot  of  unanswered  questions  that  we  need  more  infor-­ mation  on  before  we  can  clearly  an-­ swer  this  question.  We  still  do  not  have  any  basic  idea  how  much  this  new  system  might  cost,  what  it  will  cover,  who  it  will  cover,  how  it  will  be  funded  and  who  will  be  required  to  participate.  Will  the  current  insur-­ ance  programs  for  our  state  workers,  teachers,  health  care  workers,  state  college  employees,  UVM  employ-­ ees  and  private  companies  be  re-­ quired  to  enroll  in  this  system?  We  need  answers  to  these  questions  before  we  can  make  informed  deci-­ sions  on  a  government  run  health  care  system  vs.  the  health  care  sys-­ tem  we  currently  have.

SCHOOL  FUNDING:  Educa-­ tion  funding  is  increasing  at  a  rate  that  is  clearly  unsustainable  in  the  long  term.  This  is  evident  by  the  defeat  of  32  school  budgets  around  the  state  this  past  year.  The  Legis-­ lature  reacted  to  this  on  the  house  side  by  passing  a  school  governance  bill  which  would  consolidate  school  boards  at  the  district  level.  This  is  an  admission  that  the  funding  levels  are  not  sustainable  but  at  the  same  time  doing  very  little  to  control  costs.  I  voted  against  this  because  it  would  create  the  false  hope  that  funding  would  be  controlled.  It  did  however  open  the  door  for  further  discussion  on  the  issue  of  cost  con-­ tainment.  I  look  forward  to  further  discussion  on  cost  containment  and  an  education  delivery  system  that  somehow  ties  school  funding  with  student  population  levels.

TRANSPARENCY:  I  thought  we  had  a  very  transparent  system  in  the  lLegislature  in  the  past.  But  it  keeps  getting  better.  Using  our  new  com-­ puterized  system  anyone  can  follow  activities  in  any  committee,  minute  by  minute  or  day  by  day.  Anyone  FDQ FKHFN RQ ZKR WHVWLÂżHG DQG FDQ review  their  testimony.  Anyone  can  also  review  the  latest  draft  of  the  bill  ZH DUH ZRUNLQJ RQ 0RVW RI RXU Ă&#x20AC;RRU time  is  broadcast  live,  TV  cameras  tape  segments  of  lively  debates  for  news  broadcasts.  Anyone  can  visit  DQ\ FRPPLWWHH RU WKH KRXVH Ă&#x20AC;RRU GHEDWHV DW DQ\ WLPH 6LQFH , ZDV ÂżUVW elected  I  have  had  an  open  invitation  to  anyone  who  wanted  to  visit  the  Statehouse.  I  provide  the  ride  and  an  ear.  I  have  had  many  take  me  up  on Â

this  offer.

OPIATE  ADDICTION:  Ver-­ mont  has  recognized  that  we  have  an  opiated  addiction  problem.  As  a  society  we  need  to  accept  that  opi-­ DWH DGGLFWLRQ DIĂ&#x20AC;LFWV PDQ\ LQ RXU community  not  just  some  stranger  but  a  son,  daughter,  brother,  sister,  aunt,  uncle,  parent,  spouse,  friend  or  neighbor.  We  need  to  open  our  hearts  to  those  in  need  of  help  and  ¿QG ZD\V WR IXQG WUHDWPHQW RSWLRQV Most  importantly  we  need  to  accept  the  fact  that  opiate  addiction  treat-­ ment  centers  with  follow  up  support  are  needed  in  our  communities  and  KHOS ÂżQG ZD\V WR JHW WKHP HVWDE-­ lished.

HIGHER  EDUCATION:  The  cost  of  higher  education  is  increas-­ ing  along  with  health  care,  food,  home  ownership,  fuel,  transporta-­ tion  and  electricity  at  the  same  time  average  family  income  has  been  in  a  seven  or  eight  year  slump.  None  of  this  is  sustainable  in  the  long  run.  The  solution  is  looking  outside  the  box.  The  goal  should  be  to  prepare  our  students  for  a  variety  of  work  force  opportunities  without  creating  a  very  large  debt  upon  graduation.  One  solution  would  be  to  create  an  alliance  with  the  business  commu-­ nity  to  develop  an  apprenticeship  program.

This  program  would  allow  a  stu-­ dent  the  option  to  have  a  full-­time  job  and  an  educational  program  at  the  same  time.  The  employer  and  college  would  develop  a  curriculum  based  on  their  job  requirements  with  an  eye  on  earning  a  degree  based  on  college  standards.  The  student  would Â

be  paid  competitive  wages  while  earning  a  degree.  Upon  completion  of  this  apprenticeship  program  the  student  would  receive  an  associate  or  bachelor  degree.  Upon  receiving  this  degree  the  student  would  have  the  option  of  staying  with  the  same  company  earning  a  higher  salary  or  moving  on  to  other  job  options.  In  either  case  the  studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  college  debt  would  be  very  low  or  none  at  all.

ECONOMIC  DEVELOP-­ MENT:  Vermont  needs  to  continue  to  attract  new  business  opportuni-­ ties  as  well  as  support  existing  busi-­ ness  by  providing  consistencies  in  our  regulatory  and  permitting  pro-­ grams,  provide  a  cost  effective  en-­ ergy  sources,  maintain  and  improve  our  infrastructure  (roads,  bridges,  high  speed  Internet  access,  consis-­ tent  broadband  coverage)  and  create  educational  programs  that  help  pre-­ pare  our  students  for  a  wide  variety  of  work  force  positions.  These  pro-­ grams  need  to  be  at  the  high  school  and  college  level.

I  would  introduce  new  legislation  to  create: D (PSOR\HU *RYHUQPHQW ¿UVW time  home  buyer  program. (b)  Apprenticeship  program  cen-­ tered  around  business  needs  and  a  students  desire  to  earn  a  college  de-­ gree  while  working  to  pay  for  col-­ lege.

I  have  introduced: (c)  The  Farm  Viability  Enhance-­ ment  Program  which  is  now  the  fastest  growing  agricultural  pro-­ gram  in  the  state  providing  business  planning  and  value  added  grants  to  local  farmers. (d)  The  Agricultural  Economic  Development  Program.  This  legisla-­ tion  helps  farmers  turn  underutilized  farm  resources  into  energy  produc-­ tion.

CANDIDATEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  CHOICE:  7KH ZRUNLQJ ODQGVFDSH LV D GHÂżQ-­ ing  part  of  what  makes  Vermont  so  appealing  to  so  many  Vermont-­ ers  and  visitors  alike.  These  open  lands  provide  a  base  for  food  and  ¿EHU SURGXFWLRQ KXQWLQJ ÂżVKLQJ hiking,  biking,  birding  and  just  a  pleasant  place  to  live,  work  and  raise  a  family.  These  open  spaces  are  also  attracting  renewable  en-­ ergy  producers.  Mostly  solar  elec-­ tric  energy  production  which  is  a  worthy  goal  but  currently  these  projects  do  not  need  to  conform  to  locally  adopted  planning  and  zoning  bylaws.  We  need  to  make  legislative  changes  to  allow  for  lo-­ cal  input  and  respect  for  our  local  planning  and  zoning  bylaws.

And  we  can  continue  to  reduce  costs  through  on-­line  learning.  This  methodology  is  still  evolving  but  it  has  a  lot  of  potential  for  maximiz-­ ing  affordability.  ECONOMIC  DEVELOP-­ MENT:  Government  assisted  eco-­ nomic  development  is  all  around  us.

Direct  government  spending  cre-­ ates  and  sustains  many  jobs.  Â&#x2021; 2YHU PLOOLRQ LV EHLQJ spent  this  year  on  our  roads  and  bridges  alone.  Â&#x2021; 7KHUH LV FRQVLGHUDEOH GHEDWH about  our  current  level  of  spending Â

on  education.  However,  every  one  of  those  dollars  is  spent  to  support  our  future  workforce  (they  also  support  a  good  number  of  current  jobs).

Healthy  communities  are  places  where  people  can  start  and  grow  their  families  and  their  businesses.  Take  public  safety,  for  instance;͞  government  responds  to  community  threats  presented  by  crime  and  drug  use  by  funding  police,  courts,  drug  treatment,  and  jail.  Our  commitment  to  renewable  HQHUJ\ DQG HI¿FLHQF\ KDV SDLG GRX-­

ble  dividends  by  saving  home  and  business  owners  money  and  creat-­ ing  jobs.

I  think  that  we  need  to  focus  on  access  to  capital.  Our  banks  and  other  lending  institutions  need  help  understanding  how  to  lend  in  the  new,  knowledge  based,  economy.  CANDIDATEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  CHOICE:  Cli-­ mate  change  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  It  may  be  different  elsewhere  but  here  in  Vermont  there  is  strong  support  for  action  steps  in  addressing  climate  change.  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  think  there  is  any  reason  that  the  state  of  Vermont  needs  to Â

perpetuate  and  support  the  carbon  economy  by  investing  in  its  stocks.  I  will  advocate  for  divestment  of  our  pension  funds  from  carbon  stocks.

Some  will  say  that  investment  performance  will  suffer.  The  trou-­ ble  is  that  there  is  data  to  show  that  past  investment  performance  would  have  been  better  if  we  had  taken  this  action  years  ago.

Perhaps  by  doing  this  here  in  Ver-­ mont  we  can  demonstrate  to  other  (larger)  states  that  this  is  actually  a  winning  investment  strategy.

HARVEY Â Â SMITH

Jewett (Continued  from  Page  12A) adjustments  to  our  criminal  justice  system  in  order  to  target  services  to  drug  abusing  offenders  at  the  most  effective  times.  In  theory  we  have  a  lot  of  control  over  prescription  drugs.  Access  to  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;marketâ&#x20AC;?  is  fully  regulated  by  the  FDA.  Even  after  they  are  ap-­ proved  for  use  these  drugs  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  get  into  the  hands  of  a  patient  without  a  prescription  written  by  a  licensed  professional.  And  yet,  our  com-­ munities  are,  literally,  drowning  in  their  abuse.  I  want  to  work  with  medical  professional  organizations  WR ÂżQG ZD\V WR UHGXFH WKH VKHHU YRO-­ ume  of  these  drugs  being  sent  into  our  collective  medicine  chests.

HIGHER  EDUCATION:  I  un-­ GHUVWDQG WKLV SUREOHP ÂżUVW KDQG DV Jean  and  I  have  just  sent  our  old-­ est  off  to  college.  Within  our  state Â

budget  higher  ed.  has  been  unable  to  successfully  compete  with  other  funding  priorities.  This  problem  has  developed  over  decades.  The  FXUUHQW WLJKW ¿VFDO HQYLURQPHQW suggests  that  readjustment  of  our  state  budget  support  is  going  to  take  time.

But  there  are  other  things  we  can  do: We  can  continue  to  blur  the  boundaries  between  high  school  and  college.  Dual  enrollment  now  allows  high  school  students  to  bank  up  to  6  college  credits  before  they  graduate.

We  can  continue  to  expand  debt  IRUJLYHQHVV LQ ¿HOGV ZKHUH ZH QHHG employees  and  starting  pay  is  mod-­ est.  We  need  to  take  a  look  at  how  Vermont  Scholars  is  rolling  out  and  decide  whether  expansion  is  a  good  idea  and,  if  so,  in  what  direction.

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Letters to the Editor

Bray (Continued  from  Page  12A) There  is  a  personal  responsibility  aspect  of  drug  use  that  is  underem-­ phasized  and  underappreciated  that  needs  to  be  explored  further.  Friends  and  family  members  must  be  willing  to  speak  directly  to  people  choos-­ ing  drugs  to  help  them  make  better  choices  and  convey  the  message  that  drug  use  is  unhealthy  and  unaccept-­ able.  Similarly,  schools  and  work-­ places  need  to  enforce  this  same  message.  For  those  whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  already  begun  using  drugs,  we  need  shorter  waiting  times  to  get  into  recovery  programs  and  all  the  social  supports  described  above  so  that  post-­rehab  individuals  can  stay  drug-­free.

HIGHER  EDUCATION:  Higher  education  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  in  the  form  of  both  col-­ lege  and  training  programs  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  re-­ main  cost-­effective  investments  in  EXLOGLQJ D PRUH ÂżQDQFLDOO\ VHFXUH OLIH 7KLV KDV YHU\ SRVLWLYH EHQHÂżWV for  the  individual  and  for  society  at  large.  Vermont  needs  to  continue  to  work  to  keep  post-­secondary  educa-­ tion  affordable  by  controlling  tuition  costs  at  public  schools  and  by  offer-­ LQJ PRUH DIIRUGDEOH ÂżQDQFLDO VXSSRUW to  Vermonters  who  study  in  Vermont.  In  addition,  we  can  help  students Â

pay  back  student  loans  through  debt  forgiveness  as  part  of  in-­state  employment  after  graduation;Íž  this  could  be  implemented  both  through  private  employment  or  via  commu-­ nity  service  through  a  program  such  as  AmeriCorps.  ECONOMIC  DEVELOP-­ MENT:  Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  essential  role  in  economic  development  is  to  create  conditions  that  foster  the  growth  and  development  of  a  healthy  economy  using  three  tools:  smart  spending,  taxing,  and  regulating.  In  spending,  I  have  supported  and  will  continue  to  support  the  creation  of  an  educated,  trained  workforce.  In  taxation,  I  have  supported  and  will  continue  to  develop  fair,  pre-­ dictable  taxation  that  is  tied  to  state  goals,  not  simply  state  budgets,  which  always  appear  to  be  in  short-­ fall.  In  regulation,  I  have  supported  and  will  continue  to  promote  regulation  where  we  see  a  compelling  social  interest,  such  as  to  protect  commu-­ nity  safety,  or  to  prevent  consumer  fraud  or  environmental  damage.  My  personal  model  for  eco-­ QRPLF GHYHORSPHQW LV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG LQ Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Farm  to  Plate  program,  which  I  introduced  in  2009,  and Â

which  has  helped  create  over  2,000  jobs.  We  accomplished  this  by  lis-­ tening  carefully  to  Vermonters  and  then  helping  them  organize  and  act  in  their  own  self-­interest.  We  can  take  this  approach  to  other  sectors  of  our  economy,  including  computer  software,  energy,  and  manufactur-­ ing.  CANDIDATEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  CHOICE:  We  are  profoundly  lucky  to  live  in  the  Green  Mountain  state.  With  this  good  fortune,  comes  a  profound  re-­ sponsibility:  We  are  stewards  of  a  natural  world  that  we  have  a  moral  obligation  to  pass  on  to  others  in  good  condition.  Climate  change  is  damaging  Ver-­ mont  and  the  world.  While  we  can-­ QRW UHDGLO\ Âż[ WKH ZRUOG ZH FDQ GR our  part  here  at  home.

I  would  like  to  see  Vermonters  directly  engaged,  possibly  through  their  town  energy  committees  and  a  statewide  series  of  Energy  Summits,  in  creating  a  vision  of  our  energy  fu-­ ture.  What  kind  of  energy  choices  do  you  want?  What  steps  are  you  will-­ ing  to  take?  We  need  an  energy  future  that  is  grounded  in  this  vision  and  support-­ ed  by  a  mutual  commitment  to  good  stewardship. Â

Ayer (Continued  from  Page  12A) ing  excellence  in  customer  service  and  predictability  in  regulation  could  go  a  long  way  toward  encour-­ aging  businesses  to  locate  and  grow  here.

CANDIDATEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  CHOICE:  In  the  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90s,  I  worked  with  farm, Â

state,  and  federal  folks  to  support  farmers  who  operated  in  ways  that  preserved  local  water  quality  and  made  economic  sense.  While  many  of  our  local  farmers  remain  lead-­ ers  in  that  work,  Lake  Champlain  KDV IXUWKHU GHWHULRUDWHG , ÂżQG WKDW Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  having  the  same  conversations Â

with  the  same  people  20  years  lat-­ er.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  time  to  enforce  policies  and  laws  that  have  been  in  place  for  years  and  to  educate  non  farmers  that  we  have  important  impacts  on  water  quality.  If  Lake  Champlain  were  a  Vermont  business,  it  would  be  too  big  to  fail.

Van  Wyckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  stand  on  key  legislative  issues  gets  my  vote I  write  in  support  of  the  candidacy  of  Warren  Van  Wyck  for  Vermont  House  Representative.  Warren  points  to  the  following  important  legislative  issues: Â&#x2021; &RPSUHKHQVLYH (GXFDWLRQ )XQG tax  reform:  Warren  feels  that  this  tax  should  be  less  progressive  and  more  proportional  to  local  spending  changes. Â&#x2021; 9HUPRQW +HDOWK &RQQHFW :DU-­ ren  believes  that  Vermonters  ought  to  be  able  to  purchase  insurance  out-­ side  of  the  exchange,  and  he  would  support  legislative  action  to  allow  this. Â&#x2021; 3XEOLF VDIHW\ :DUUHQ GRHV QRW

support  leaving  seven  Vermont  State  Police  positions  vacant  in  order  to  reduce  General  Fund  spending.  He  feels  that  rural  Addison  County  relies  on  the  VSP  for  protection  and  service. Â&#x2021; (FRQRPLF SURVSHULW\ 0U 9DQ Wyck  believes  that  property  taxes  need  to  be  competitive  and  that  the  price  of  electricity  must  be  attrac-­ tive  in  order  for  business  to  compete  locally,  nationally  and  internation-­ ally. Â&#x2021; -REV IRU RXU \RXQJ SHRSOH Excess  government  regulations  and  mandates  on  business  are  hamper-­ ing  job  growth.  Warren  has  voted Â

against  overregulation. Â&#x2021; )DUPLQJ )DUPLQJ PXVW EH protected  from  special  interests  that  would  hamper  the  vitality  of  the  farms  of  these  hardworking  neigh-­ bors.  Environmental  issues  must  be  EDODQFHG ZLWK HFRQRPLF EHQHÂżWV Warren  Van  Wyck  is  a  representa-­ tive  from  a  smaller  political  party.  If  you  agree  with  me  and  with  War-­ renâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  position  on  the  issues,  Warren  needs  you  to  vote.  Please  join  me  in  voting  for  Warren  Van  Wyck  on  Election  Day. Elizabeth  Bicknell Ferrisburgh

Mike  Fisher  is  commited  to  health  care,  and  community I  have  known  Mike  Fisher  for  many  years  in  his  capacity  as  a  hardworking  Vermont  House  mem-­ ber.  I  have  been  most  impressed  with  his  integrity  and  commitment  to  the  causes  and  initiatives  he  has  championed.

Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  care  and  concern  for  the  community  he  serves  is  made  all  the  more  evident  by  his  continuing  fo-­ cus  on  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  efforts  to  revamp  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  health  care  system  for  the  better.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  glad  that  Mike  is  running Â

again,  because  I  know  that  he  will  continue  to  work  hard  for  his  constituents  while  representing  the  best  interests  of  the  entire  state  of  Vermont.

Kevin  Harper Starksboro

Eastman  is  knowledgable  on  ag,  education,  business The  2015-­2016  legislative  session  will  be  another  challenging  one,  ZLWK GLI¿FXOW GHFLVLRQV WR EH PDGH around  health  care,  water  quality,  economic  development,  tight  bud-­ gets  and  affordability.

Alyson  Eastman  wants  to  repre-­ sent  the  towns  of  Orwell,  Shoreham,  Benson  and  Whiting  in  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  citizen  Legislature,  and  is  running  as  an  Independent.  She  owns  a  successful  bookkeeping  business  and  over  the  years  has  helped  many  Vermont  small  business  owners  suc-­

cessfully  navigate  a  number  of  tech-­ QLFDO OHJDO DQG ÂżQDQFLDO LVVXHV +HU community  roots  are  strong.  She  grew  up  on  the  familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  dairy  farm  near  Mount  Independence,  gradu-­ ated  from  Fair  Haven  Union  High  School  and  Champlain  College,  and  has  been  an  active  and  productive  member  of  the  Orwell  School  Board  for  many  years,  including  several  years  as  vice-­chair.

During  my  eight  years  in  the  Vermont  Legislature,  Alyson  was  one  of  my  â&#x20AC;&#x153;go-­toâ&#x20AC;?  people  on  a  vari-­

ety  of  issues  including  agriculture,  education,  labor,  small  business,  and  health  care.  Her  perspective  was  valuable,  and  many  legislators  appreciated  her  ability  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;tell  it  as  she  sees  it.â&#x20AC;?

I  hope  voters  in  the  Addison-­Rut-­ land  District  will  check  off  Alyson  Eastmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  name  in  the  box  for  state  representative.

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In  the  Addison  Independent  Com-­ munity  Calendar  there  was  a  notice  for  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Single-­payer  health  care  forumâ&#x20AC;?  at  the  American  Legion  in  Bristol.

Always  willing  to  learn  more,  in  D EDODQFHG ZD\ DQG KRSLQJ WR ¿QG the  complex  parts  of  the  efforts  in  Vermont  to  make  a  better  way,  I  went.

I  have  had  experience  with  health  care  in  Canada  and  Germany  and  France  where  most  people  feel  sorry  for  Americans  who  live  with  such  a  backward  and  unhealthy  health  care  system  as  in  the  U.S. I  soon  found  the  forum  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  balanced,  just  one  side  of  the  con-­ troversy  was  discussed,  even  though  the  announcement  said  â&#x20AC;&#x153;several  points  of  view  will  be  discussed.â&#x20AC;?  When  I  asked  about  the  imbalance  I Â

was  told  that  those  with  other  ideas  need  to  rent  their  own  hall  and  have  their  own  forum.

The  main  speaker  was  a  doctor  who  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  like  to  deal  with  insur-­ ance  and  said  he  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  like  third-­ party  (insurance  companies).  He  could  offer  cheaper  services  since  he  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  to  hire  an  accountant  to  deal  with  the  mess  of  the  U.S.  health  insurance  businesses.  He  leaves  all  that  up  to  his  clients,  who  are  less  able  to  deal  with  the  intran-­ sigence  of  these  companies.

He  also  made  outlandish  claims  like  that  centralized  health  data  was  accessible  to  the  IRS.  If  he  had  done  his  homework  he  would  know  there  are  many  permission  slips  a  patient  signs  to  allow  his  information  to  be  shared  between  doctor  and  the  hospital  that  is  treating  him.

He  tried  to  harass  our  incumbent  representatives  by  asking  â&#x20AC;&#x153;yes  or  noâ&#x20AC;?  questions  that  had  no  simple  answer.  Then  he  said  he  is  taking  their  answer  as  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;no.â&#x20AC;?  NO,  he  was  WRONG  to  do  that  and  was  called  on  that  ugly  tactic.

Meanwhile,  I  wish  there  was  more  information  and  updates  on  what  is  going  on  in  Montpelier  and  the  debates  to  determine  our  health  care  future.  Maybe  occasional  total  reviews  of  what  has  been  debated  and  what  different  parts  mean  to  dif-­ ferent  people.  If  it  is  on  some  web-­ site,  please  let  me  know  which  one.  This  should  be  well  publicized  and  general  knowledge.  I  am  not  a  good  Internet  user  and  I  am  not  alone.

Peter  Grant Bristol

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Scary things readying for Spooktacular MIDDLEBURY — Once again, the Better Middlebury Partnership and the town of Middlebury bring an outstanding Halloween event for kids of all ages and adults to Middle-­ bury.

Hay bales, festive games, and costumes will once again decorate the town green on Sunday, Oct. 26, for the seventh annual Middlebury Spooktacular. The green will be alive with music, dancing, costumes, and games for all ages. Festivities will kick off at 1 p.m., rain or shine, and will conclude with a children’s trick-­ or-­treat parade along Main Street led by the legendary Spooktacular Witch.

The parade will leave the green at 2:30 p.m. Accompanied by parents and Spooktacular volunteers, the procession will cross to the post of-­ ¿FH DQG FRQWLQXH DORQJ 0DLQ 6WUHHW to Cannon Park, where the parade will cross and go back up the street to the town green. Happy Valley Or-­ chard will be on hand selling their delicious cider and doughnuts and Monument Farms Dairy will be serving their tasty chocolate milk throughout the event.

Start planning your costume and get your candy bags ready because, according to Sara Stone, the Good Witch of Ceremonies, “Being treated like a princess has never been more satisfying than at this magical event.

I even get to wear glitter!” Be sure to visit and dance with her at the ga-­ zebo.

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PIGLETS, WITCHES, VAMPIRES and more get in the Halloween spirit at last year’s Middlebury Spooktacular. The seventh annual Spooktacular — with children’s activities, seasonal treats and a sidewalk trick-­or-­treat parade — is on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m. on the Middlebury town green. ,QGHSHQGHQW ¿OH SKRWRV -RKQ 0F&ULJKW

the Better Middlebury Partnership, with help from its Sustaining Partners in the community: Addison Indepen-­ dent, Casella, Edgewater Gallery, Marble Works Partnership, Middle-­ bury College, National Bank of Mid-­ dlebury, Langrock Sperry & Wool LLP and the town of Middlebury.

The Better Middlebury Partner-­ ship is a group of area businesses and individuals dedicated to pro-­ moting business and community in

downtown Middlebury. Contact Kim Cook at Reaney1609@gmail.com or Tara Lambert at tara@collegefes.org for more information.

The Doughboys are a 10-piece ensemble playing a danceable mix of soul music from the 1950s all the way up to today!

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Bellingham  pipeline  tragedy  offers  food  for  thought

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nomic  development,  having  helped  IRXQG WKH $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ (FRQRPLF Development  Corp.  and  currently  chairing  the  Bristol  Revolving  Loan  )XQG +H KDV GHWDLOHG NQRZOHGJH RI healthcare  through  the  management  RI EHQH¿WV IRU KLV FOLHQWV DQG KLV SDVW service  on  the  Porter  Hospital  board.

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Mark  Young Former  State  Representative Orwell

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Evidence  clear  that  Mount  Abe  project  is  necessary

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Kevin  LaRose Bristol

Williams  letter  Check  out  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  cooking on  the Otter  Creek  Kitchenware  &  Electronics  Website!

(Continued  from  Page  7A) will  predictably  be  rubber-­stamped.  This  game  is  rigged.  This  game  ignores  our  collective  attachment  to  the  natural  world  while  enriching  the  solar  energy  oligarchs  who  seek  every  possible  tax  credit  and  kilowatt  gumdrop  available.

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Historian  Dan  Sisson  suggests  this  country  is  pregnant  with  revolution:  9HUPRQWHUV VKRXOG FRQVLGHU JLYLQJ ELUWK WR WKH XUJHQF\ RI ¿JKWLQJ EDFN demonstrating  a  collective  resistance  WR DQ HJUHJLRXV DEXVH RI WKH SXEOLF trust.

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Virginia  Williams Vergennes

Letters  to the  Editor can  be  found on  Pages  4A,  5A,  7A 14A,  16A  and  17A.

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Letters to the Editor Candidate  should  stay  in  college I  am  puzzled.  Why  would  we  encourage  a  young  man  to  drop  out  of  college  to  represent  us  in  the  Legislature  when  we  have  good  alternatives?

The  primaries  presented  us  with  three,  apparently  excellent,  candi-­ dates  willing  to  represent  us.  Each  had  solid  backgrounds  and  experi-­ ence  in  different  but  relevant  areas.  It  was  a  hard  choice  but  we  had  to  make  it,  so  now  we  have  two  candi-­ dates  who  seem  likely  to  be  assets  in  the  Legislature.  Why  would  we  even  consider  dumping  one  of  them  and  replacing  them  with  someone  who  may  show  promise  but  has  little  if  any  relevant  background  or Â

experience.  He  seems  an  engaging  young  man  and  may  do  excellent  work  for  us  in  the  future  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  when  he  has  graduated  from  college  and  gained  relevant  experience.

I  suppose  one  useful  bit  of  experi-­ ence,  which  most  politicians  get,  LV WR ORVH KLV ¿UVW HOHFWLRQ $QRWKHU might  be  to  start  at  the  local  level  with  the  selectboard  or  a  commit-­ tee.  But  please  let  us  not  jettison  two  proven  candidates  for  someone  who  may  show  future  promise  but  ZKRVH ¿UVW JRDO VKRXOG EH WR ¿QLVK college,  and  let  us  not  be  complicit  in  encouraging  him  to  drop  out.

Cynthia  Watters Middlebury

Mount  Abe  bond  a  wise  investment Supporting  the  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  bond  vote  is  about  ensuring  the  long-­term  vital-­ ity  of  the  town.

Leadership  and  Teachers I  agree  with  those  who  say  that  a  good  school  is  more  about  leadership  and  teachers  than  the  building.  And  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  exactly  why  we  need  to  make  this  investment.  When  a  community  invests  in  its  school,  it  attracts  quality  teachers  and  administrators.  They  want  to  be  where  education  is  valued,  and  they  want  to  work  in  a  bright,  airy,  modern  facility  that  is  equipped  with  the  technology  and  resources  for  teaching  in  the  21st  century.

Attendance Now  that  we  have  school  choice,  families  can  send  their  children  to  different  high  schools.  Already,  many  strong,  motivated,  ambitious  Mount  Abe  students  are  tuitioning  elsewhere.  If  we  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  invest  in  the  physical  structure  of  our  school  and  attract  quality  teachers  and  administrators,  we  will  also  lose  our  best  students.  And  as  if  losing  those  students  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  enough,  fewer  students  overall  means  less  money  for  programs  and  teachers.  The  result  is  a  downward  spiral,  essentially Â

ghettoizing  Mount  Abe. Real  Estate Furthermore,  we  not  only  want  to  keep  the  students  we  have,  we  want  to  attract  new  families  to  our  area.  With  over  40  properties  for  sale  in  Bristol  alone,  it  is  criti-­ cal  that  we  make  this  investment.  Good  schools  sell  real  estate.  Strong  middle-­class  families  shop-­ ping  for  housing  make  decisions  based  on  the  school.  A  modern  up-­to-­date  high  school  will  attract  families  to  our  Five  Town  area.

Business Finally,  letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  talk  about  the  economic  vitality  of  our  com-­ munity.  Our  best  bet  for  keeping  property  taxes  under  control  is  to  grow  the  business  base,  not  under-­ mine  education.  In  fact,  research  consistently  shows  that  investment  in  education  is  directly  tied  to  eco-­ nomic  growth  in  a  community.  We  want  to  see  more  businesses  in  the  Five  Town  area,  and  we  want  to  see  our  current  businesses  thrive.  Investing  in  our  high  school  will  help  us  grow  the  local  economy.

Please  support  the  Mount  Abe  bond  vote  on  Nov.  4.

Porter  Knight Bristol

Not  many  people  showed  up  to  hear  the  Mount  Abe  school  board  present  its  intentions  for  renovating  Mount  Abraham  Union  Middle/High  School  last  week.  But  those  who  did  had  clearly  done  their  homework.  And  they  had  some  serious  questions  about  the  $32.6  million  project.

No  one  disputed  the  fact  that  the  45-­year-­old  building  needs  serious  ZRUN ,W LV QRW XS WR ÂżUH DQG VDIHW\ FRGHV LW ODFNV D ÂżUH VXSSUHVVLRQ system,  it  is  not  accessible  to  students  with  disabilities,  it  still  contains  asbes-­ tos,  it  includes  â&#x20AC;&#x153;tandemâ&#x20AC;?  classrooms  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  two  classrooms  with  a  single  ac-­ cess  door  that  means  students  have  to  traipse  through  one  classroom  to  get  to  their  own  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  middle  school-­ ers  and  high  schoolers  are  forced  to  compete  for  time  to  schedule  their  events  and  practices  in  the  same  over-­ committed  gym.

But  several  in  the  audience  won-­ dered  why  a  serious  chunk  of  funds  for  the  renovation  were  to  be  spent  because,  as  the  school  board  an-­ QRXQFHG RQ D Ă&#x20AC;LHU PDLOHG WR YRWHUV the  locker  room  facilities  are  â&#x20AC;&#x153;outdat-­ ed,â&#x20AC;?  the  auditorium  is  â&#x20AC;&#x153;outdated  and  lacks  equipment  to  provide  a  space  for  the  community,â&#x20AC;?  there  are  â&#x20AC;&#x153;out-­ GDWHG ÂżQLVKHV GRRU KLQJHV KDQGOHV ´ and  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  my  favorite  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;school  appears  tired.â&#x20AC;?

My  taxes  went  up  $200  annually  last  year  and  will  go  up  an  additional  $360-­plus  dollars  this  year  if  the  $32.6  million  bond  for  updating  the  school  is  approved.  Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  more,  they  will  likely  go  up  an  additional  sum  next  year  since  Starksboro,  the  town  in  which  I  live,  is  â&#x20AC;&#x153;reappraisingâ&#x20AC;?  tax-­ payersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  property.  So  over  a  three-­year  period,  the  taxes  on  my  simple  little  three-­bedroom  cottage  will  likely  be  increased  by  close  to  $1,000  a  year.

That  number  will  be  true  for  most  of  us  in  Starksboro,  according  to  the  school  boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  estimates.  Yet  in  a  town  in  which  the  median  house-­ hold  income  is  $58,000  before  taxes  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  a  town  in  which  16  percent  are  below  the  poverty  line  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  that  is  not  something  we  can  afford.  And,  unfortunately,  affordability  is  likely  to  be  pretty  much  the  same  for  Bristol,  Lincoln,  Monkton  and  New  Haven  (based  on  the  most  recent  data  avail-­ able  at  city-­data.com).

So  when  the  school  board  plans  to Â

use  a  serious  amount  of  those  funds  simply  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;updateâ&#x20AC;?  the  school  and  give  â&#x20AC;&#x153;the  communityâ&#x20AC;?  an  extra  place  to  meet,  I  have  to  take  a  serious  look  at  what  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  proposing.

Now,  having  done  that,  I  feel  there  DUH VRPH VHULRXV Ă&#x20AC;DZV LQ WKH WKLQN-­ ing  behind  some  of  these  proposed  renovations.  For  one  thing,  the  locker  rooms  may  not  look  like  the  ones  in  a  glossy  magazine,  but  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  utilitar-­ ian  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  with  sturdy  benches,  metal  ORFNHUV WLOHG VKRZHUV DQG WRXJK Ă&#x20AC;RRU â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  because  they  need  to  be.

Just  about  every  day  after  classes  IRU WKH SDVW ÂżYH \HDUV WKH ZRPHQÂśV locker  room  is  trashed.  And  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  talking  about  dirt  from  the  playing  ¿HOGV 7KDWÂśV H[SHFWHG :KDW LV QRW expected  is  crushed  water  bottles,  crumpled  wrappers,  spilled  soda,  and  EXEEOH JXP OHIW OLWWHULQJ WKH Ă&#x20AC;RRU with  dirty  underwear  tossed  on  top  of  lockers,  and  a  bathroom  smeared  ZLWK ÂżOWK ² QRW WR PHQWLRQ WKH PHDQ remarks  periodically  scratched  into  the  stall  doors.  And  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  all  left  for  the  custodians  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  God  bless  them  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  to  clean  up  so  the  locker  room  is  pristine  the  next  morning.

As  a  member  of  this  community  DQG D SDUHQW , DP PRUWLÂżHG WKDW RXU children  are  allowed  to  disrespect  the  custodial  staff  in  this  way  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  that  the  school  district  does  not  seem  to  think  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  staffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  responsibility  to  tell  our  children  that  no  one  leaves  a  room  until  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  picked  up  after  themselves.  Yes,  parents  need  to  do  their  job.  But  letting  kids  behave  like  this  at  school  is  literally  teaching  our  kids  to  be  irresponsible.  And,  as  far  as  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  concerned,  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  no  way  I  want  to  reinforce  that  message  by  giving  our  kids  an  â&#x20AC;&#x153;updatedâ&#x20AC;?  locker  room.

As  for  the  auditorium  being  outdated,  I  sat  in  that  auditorium  last  week  and  heard  board  member  Troy  Paradee  disparage  the  chairs  and  say  that  they  clearly  needed  to  be  replaced.  I  have  to  admit  that  I  looked  down  at  the  chair  next  to  me  in  surprise.  They  werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  pretty,  but  the  chair  in  which  I  was  sitting  was  far  more  comfortable  than  the  padded  ones  in  any  of  Chittenden  Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  commercial  theaters.

Yet  from  what  Troy  said,  I  gathered  that  these  seats  would  be  trashed.  Of  course,  since  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  bolted  to  the  Ă&#x20AC;RRU ,ÂśP JXHVVLQJ WKDW WKDW PHDQV D

new  rug  will  be  needed  for  the  entire  DXGLWRULXP DQG WKH Ă&#x20AC;RRU XQGHUQHDWK it  would  have  to  be  resurfaced  as  well.  Why  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  we  keep  them  and  simply  have  their  desk  arms  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  which  clearly  need  repair  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  replaced?

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  wondering  if  the  school  board  has  deliberately  padded  the  renovation  budget  with  this  kind  of  stuff  because  they  know,  given  our  history  of  voting  on  bonds,  that  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  going  to  reject  what  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  asked  for  at  least  once.

In  that  case,  letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  give  them  what  they  expect.  Send  the  bond  back  to  the  school  board  with  the  directive  to  get  real.  Tell  them  to  strip  away  the  fat  in  their  budget  by  voting  a  very  loud  â&#x20AC;&#x153;NOâ&#x20AC;?  on  Nov.  4.  And  tell  them  WR SURGXFH D ERQG UHTXHVW WKDW UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWV WKH UHVRXUFHV ZH KDYH LQ WKH ÂżYH WRZQ area.

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PAGE  18A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  October  23,  2014

Milne  offers  plan  for  job  creation  in  Vermont By  the  way  9(50217 ² /DWH :HGQHVGD\ afternoon  GOP  gubernatorial  can-­ didate  Scott  Milne  formally  an-­ nounced  his  plan  for  improving  the  HPSOR\PHQW SLFWXUH LQ 9HUPRQW Since  the  announcement  came  after  the  production  deadline  for  this  edition  of  the  Independent,  0LOQHÂśV FDPSDLJQ SURYLGHG DQ excerpt  of  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Green  Mountains  of  Opportunity  Initiative,â&#x20AC;?  as  he  called  the  plan.  0LOQH ZKR QRWHG WKDW SHUFHQW

RI EXVLQHVVHV LQ 9HUPRQW DUH GH-­ ¿QHG DV VPDOO VDLG 9HUPRQW JRY-­ ernment  should  encourage  those  who  want  to  start  a  business  and  HPSOR\ IHOORZ 9HUPRQWHUV 7R WKDW HQG KLV SODQ RIIHUHG WZR VSHFL¿F policy  steps: 1.  To  provide  incentives  new  employers,  the  state  would  grant  D ¿YH \HDU LQFRPH WD[ PRUDWRULXP RQ QHZ 9HUPRQW EXVLQHVVHV FUHDWHG in  the  next  three  years.  The  clock  ZRXOG EHJLQ DW WKH ¿UVW \HDU RI

SURÂżWDELOLW\ DQG ZKHUH SHUFHQW RI WKH SD\UROO UHPDLQV LQ 9HUPRQW Additionally,  if  the  employ-­ er  adds  $100,000,  or  5  percent,  whichever  is  greater,  to  payroll  per  year  this  income  tax  moratorium  FRXOG EH H[WHQGHG IRU DQRWKHU ÂżYH years  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  up  to  10  years  for  a  new  9HUPRQW EXVLQHVV WKDW LV JURZLQJ 2.  The  state  would   offer  a  three-­ year  waiver  of  capital  gains  taxes  in  LQYHVWPHQWV PDGH LQ 9HUPRQW EXVL-­ ness  over  the  next  three  years.

Milne  further  said  that  the  Green  Mountains  of  Opportunity  tax  incentives  would  be  aided  by  a  streamlining  of  the  Agency  of  &RPPHUFH WKDW ZLOO UHVXOW LQ WKH agency  â&#x20AC;&#x153;giving  our  employers  and  entrepreneurs  top-­notch  customer  service.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Furthermore,  I  will  cultivate  re-­ lationships  with  new  and  existing  employers,  and  let  them  know  that  WKH\ DUH D SULRULW\ IRU 9HUPRQW ´ KH added.

Milne  (Continued  from  Page  1A) 0LOQH GLVSXWHG KLV RSSRQHQWÂśV education  quality  and  the  business  DVVHVVPHQW +H VDLG WKHUH LV D climate. million  broad-­based  tax  increase  for  Milne  recently  made  some  waves  education  â&#x20AC;&#x153;already  cooked  into  the  with  his  release  of  an  â&#x20AC;&#x153;education  books  for  next  year.â&#x20AC;?  Milne  consid-­ and  business  plan.â&#x20AC;?  That  plan  calls  ers  property  taxes  to  be  a  broad-­ for,  among  other  things: based  tax  during  this  Â&#x2021; &DSSLQJ 9HUPRQWÂśV â&#x20AC;&#x153;If people post-­Brigham  deci-­ statewide  education  sion  era  of  education  property  tax  rate  for  the  around the funding. next  two  years,  during  country and the ,Q SHUFHQW which  time  the  adminis-­ world realize RI WKH VWDWHÂśV HGXFDWLRQ tration  and  Legislature  that Vermont is system  was  funded  by  would  devise  a  new  sys-­ property  taxes,  ac-­ tem  for  funding  educa-­ a place you can cording  to  Milne.  That  tion. go as a middle- percentage  has  now  Â&#x2021; 5HGXFLQJ 9HU-­ income family JRQH XS WR SHUFHQW PRQWÂśV DYHUDJH SHU of  the  $1.8  billion  be-­ pupil  spending  rate  and your ing  spent,  he  said. from  its  current  level  of  children can â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  governor  and  around  $17,500,  to  the  go to college WKH /HJLVODWXUH GRQÂśW national  level  of  around  there for free, I want  to  do  the  hard  $12,000.  Milne  said  this  work,â&#x20AC;?  Milne  said  of  would  free  up  tuition  think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going the  inability  thus  far  to  PRQH\ IRU WKH VWDWHÂśV to attract the remedy  the  situation. roughly  7,000  annual  people who Âł,WÂśV QRW D WZR \HDU high  school  graduates  gimmick,â&#x20AC;?  Milne  said  were attracted of  his  plan.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;What  I  WR DWWHQG WKH 9HUPRQW here 100 years believe  â&#x20AC;Ś  is  if  we  are  6WDWH &ROOHJH 6\VWHP Â&#x2021; &RQVROLGDWLQJ WKH ago â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that successful  with  this,  VWDWHÂśV VXSHUYLVRU\ immigration LWÂśOO SHUKDSV EH D Âż[ unions  into  around  15  for  our  demographic  â&#x20AC;&#x153;regional  education  dis-­ boom.â&#x20AC;? trend.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Scott Milne WULFWV ´ RU 5('V ZKLFK That  trend,  Milne  Milne  believes  would  noted,  has  seen  many  be  an  administrative  cost-­saver  to  9HUPRQW KLJK VFKRRO JUDGXDWHV help  fund  the  college  scholarships.  leave  for  better  economic  opportu-­ He  stressed  individual  school  dis-­ nities  in  other  states.

WULFWV ZLWKLQ WKRVH 5('V ZRXOG VWLOO â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  people  around  the  country  and  be  able  to  maintain  higher  per-­pupil  WKH ZRUOG UHDOL]H WKDW 9HUPRQW LV D spending  rates  if  they  chose  to  do  so,  place  you  can  go  as  a  middle-­income  according  to  Milne,  who  is  also  an  family  and  your  children  can  go  to  advocate  for  expanded  public  school  FROOHJH WKHUH IRU IUHH , WKLQN LWÂśV JR-­ FKRLFH LQ 9HUPRQW ing  to  attract  the  people  who  were  The  plan  has  drawn  criticism  from  attracted  here  100  years  ago  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  that  the  Shumlin  camp. immigration  boom,â&#x20AC;?  Milne  said.

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But  the  state  should  not  proceed  Milne  believes  it  was  a  mistake  along  its  current  path  to  a  single-­ for  the  Legislature  to  advocate  for  payer  health  care  system,  according  a  single-­payer  system. to  Milne.  He  said  Shumlin  and  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  should  have  been  content  'HPRFUDW FRQWUROOHG /HJLVODWXUH ZLWK WKH IHGHUDO $IIRUGDEOH &DUH are  leading  the  state  down  a  health  Act,â&#x20AC;?  Milne  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  really  just  care  path  that  is  fraught  with  uncer-­ SXW WKH $&$ RQ VWHURLGV 7KH tainty.  The  Shumlin  administration  premise  on  how  single-­payer  was  has  yet  to  release  details  on  how  going  to  revitalize  our  economy  it  proposes  to  fund  a  was  foolish.â&#x20AC;? single-­payer  system,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are Single-­payer  ad-­ Milne  noted. vocates  have  in  part  â&#x20AC;&#x153;People  are  con-­ concerned we argued  that  such  a  cerned  we  are  dou-­ are doublingV\VWHP ZRXOG ÂżQDOO\ bling-­down  on  Peter  down on Peter free  businesses  from  6KXPOLQÂśV UHFNOHVV Shumlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s having  to  offer  health  experiment  with  our  LQVXUDQFH EHQHÂżWV health  care  system,â&#x20AC;?  reckless Milne  believes  hav-­ Milne  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;To  me,  experiment ing  such  a  system  in  when  you  sift  through  with our health place  would  attract  what  people  are  say-­ low-­paying  jobs  and  care system.â&#x20AC;? ing,  the  reason  it  is  a  steer  away  high-­pay-­ â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Scott Milne ing  jobs. big  topic  is  because  of  the  uncertainty  people  Other  issues  Milne  are  seeing.â&#x20AC;? discussed  during  the  interview  0LOQH VDLG SHUFHQW WR SHU-­ with  the  Independent  included: cent  of  the  costs  of  private  health  Â&#x2021; %LJ JRYHUQPHQW 0LOQH EH-­ insurance  are  associated  with  a  OLHYHV 9HUPRQWÂśV JRYHUQPHQWDO EX-­ cost-­shift  due  to  the  underfunding  reaucracy  is  too  big  for  a  state  of  of  the  federal  Medicaid  and  Medi-­ UHVLGHQWV care  programs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  have  the  population  of  a  Instead  of  proceeding  with  medium-­sized  city  and  the  govern-­ VLQJOH SD\HU 0LOQH EHOLHYHV 9HU-­ PHQWDO FRPSOH[LW\ RI D VPDOO (XUR-­ mont  should  allow  the  technology  pean  country,â&#x20AC;?  he  said. ÂżUP 2SWXP WR IXUWKHU GHYHORS WKH â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  need  to  reorganize  state  9HUPRQW +HDOWK &RQQHFW ZHEVLWH government  so  it  can  be  more  ef-­ That  website  was  shut  down  sever-­ ÂżFLHQW ´ al  weeks  ago  amid  some  technical  Â&#x2021; 3ODQQLQJ 0LOQH VDLG WKH VWDWH issues,  providing  an  obstacle  for  needs  to  adopt  more  of  a  long-­term  WKRVH WU\LQJ WR UHJLVWHU IRU EHQHÂżWV view  on  economic  planning,  while  through  the  federally  mandated  at  the  same  time  extending  short-­ health  care  exchange. term  incentives  to  those  willing  to  ³,I 2SWXP GRHVQÂśW ZRUN WKHQ ZH establish  businesses  in  the  Green  KDYH D GLVDVWHU DQG QHHG WR ÂżJXUH Mountain  State. out  what  to  do,â&#x20AC;?  Milne  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;In  the  Â&#x2021; 7KH 'HPRFUDWVÂś RYHUZKHOPLQJ short-­term,  we  have  a  triage  situa-­ numerical  superiority  in  the  Gener-­ tion  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  are  we  going  to  deal  with  al  Assembly  and  executive  branch. the  Optum  site  and  have  a  cost-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;One-­party  rule  is  not  good  for  EHQHÂżW DQDO\VLV RU DUH ZH JRLQJ WR anyone,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

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(Continued  from  Page  1A) built  by  Nancy  Malcolm  as  part  of  a  fundraiser  for  the  Town  Hall  Theater  earlier  this  year,  was  a  great  perch  from  which  to  survey  the  basin  below  the  falls  all  sum-­ mer  long.  Well,  Nancy  tells  us  that  management  of  the  Marble  Works  moved  the  chair  into  storage  for  the  winter,  and  they  plan  to  put  it  back  in  the  spring.  Whew!  Apologies  to  Scott  Smith  who  stood  in  the  rain  this  past  Saturday  and  took  photos  of  the  Middlebury  YV 9HUJHQQHV JLUOVœ VRFFHU JDPH ² photos  that  we  ran  with  a  story  in  0RQGD\œV Independent.  Apologies  EHFDXVH WKHQ ZH GLGQœW JLYH KLP credit  for  the  photos;͞  we  mistak-­ enly  credited  the  photos  to  Angelo  /\QQ ZKR VKRW WKH ER\Vœ VRFFHU game.  Sorry,  Scott;͞  we  loved  the  photos,  send  more  when  you  can.

Secretary  of  State  Jim  Condos  is  reminding  Vermonters  that  the  voter  registration  deadline  for  the  Nov.  4  General  Election  is  5  p.m.,  Wednesday,  Oct.  29.  Vermonters  can  register  at  their  WRZQ FOHUNÂśV RIÂżFH RU E\ ÂżOOLQJ out  a  Voter  Registration  Form  from  the  Secretary  of  Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  website  and  mailing  it  to  their  town  clerk  before  the  deadline.  The  forms  can  be  found  at  www. sec.state.vt.us/media/33935/VT-­ 9RWHU$SS SGI 6RPH FOHUNÂśV RIÂżF-­ es  are  closed  on  Wednesdays,  so  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  put  it  off  until  the  last  day.  The  deadline  for  early  voting  is  5  p.m.  or  the  close  of  the  clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  of-­ ÂżFH RQ 0RQGD\ 1RY ² WKH GD\ before  voting  at  the  polls.

Award-­winning  author  and  il-­ lustrator  Ashley  Wolff  of  Leices-­ ter  will  present  her  newest  picture  ERRN ³%DE\ %HDU &RXQWV 2QH ´ LQ D VSHFLDO VWRU\ WLPH DW 7KH 9HU-­ mont  Book  Shop  on  Main  Street  in  Middlebury  this  Friday  at  11  a.m.  3DUHQWV RI FKLOGUHQ DJHV DUH HV-­ pecially  invited  to  attend.

founding  of  another,  will  be  read  DORXG XQWLO S P WKHQ UHDGHUV ZLOO continue  on  Saturday  and  Sunday,  D P WR GXVN $ WUDQVODWLRQ ODX-­ rel  wreath  and  baklava  will  be  pro-­ YLGHG FRQWDFW WKH &ODVVLFV 'HSDUW-­ ment  to  sign  up  for  a  reading  time.

Naomi  Smith,  executive  direc-­ tor  of  WomenSafe,  is  retiring  after  more  than  15  years  at  the  agency,  which  helps  women  and  children  dealing  with  battering  and  other  abuse.  The  public  is  in-­ vited  to  a  retirement  celebration  next  Thursday,  Oct.  30,  4:30-­6:30  p.m.  at  51  Main  in  Middlebury.  Thanks  for  all  your  work,  Naomi.

For  the  budget  wonks  among  us,  DQG RWKHU LQWHUHVWHG WD[SD\HUV 9HU-­ PRQW &RPPLVVLRQHU RI )LQDQFH 0DQDJHPHQW -LP 5HDUGRQ ZLOO KRVW an  open  public  forum  to  discuss  the  state  budget  process,  revenues  and  expenditures  on  Tuesday,  Oct.  S P $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ IRONV FDQ MRLQ WKH GLVFXVVLRQ DW WKH 9HU-­ mont  Interactive  Television  studio  DW WKH +DQQDIRUG &DUHHU &HQWHU 7KH DJHQGD VSHFLÂżHV WKDW KXPDQ services  spending  will  be  a  focus  of  discussion,  including  the  agencies  RI 'LVDELOLWLHV $JLQJ DQG ,QGHSHQ-­ GHQW /LYLQJ &KLOGUHQ DQG )DPL-­ OLHV &RUUHFWLRQV +HDOWK 9HUPRQW Health  Access;Íž  and  Mental  Health.  After  brief  introductory  remarks  by  Secretary  of  Administration  Jeb  6SDXOGLQJ DQG D VKRUW )< ÂżV-­ FDO XSGDWH E\ 5HDUGRQ WKH UHPDLQ-­ der  of  the  time  will  be  devoted  to  questions  and  comments  from  the  DWWHQGHHV 7R DVVLVW WKH 'HSDUWPHQW of  Finance  and  Management  with  prioritization  and  evaluation  of  spending  and  revenue  initiatives,  they  are  asking  the  public  to  answer  a  few  questions  from  an  online  sur-­ vey  that  can  be  found  at  www.sur-­ YH\PRQNH\ FRP V 6%3<.  Bristol  Police  Chief  Kevin  Gibbs  is  featured  in  a  new  video  that  gives  an  overview  of  Ver-­ montâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  current  distracted  driving  ODZV ,WÂśV ÂżYH PLQXWHV RI FDQGLG explanation,  intended  to  inform  the  statewide  law  enforcement  community,  and  can  be  seen  on  YouTube  at  youtu.be/oCyfaa0o-­ Zls.  The  video  was  produced  by  the  Distracted  Driving  Task  Force  of  the  Vermont  Highway  Safety  Alliance,  a  collaboration  of  many  safety-­minded  organizations.  Chief  Gibbs  is  a  member  of  the  Vermont  Highway  Safety  Alliance  Distracted  Driving  Task  Force.

If  you  ever  wondered  what  goes  on  behind  the  scenes  in  a  presi-­ dential  campaign  then  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  go-­ ing  to  want  to  hear  Stuart  Stevens  speak  at  Middlebury  College  next  Tuesday  afternoon.  Stevens,  2012  GOP  presidential  nominee  Mitt  Romneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  lead  campaign  strat-­ egist,  will  deliver  a  talk  titled  â&#x20AC;&#x153;What  You  Need  to  Know  About  Running  for  Presidentâ&#x20AC;?  at  Dana  Auditorium  on  campus  from  4:15  to  6  p.m.  Middlebury  political  science  professor  Matt  Dickin-­ son  tells  us  that  Stevens  will  offer  3XPSNLQV DUHQÂśW MXVW IRU MDFN insights  regarding  the  upcoming  R ODQWHUQV 2WWHU &UHHN %UHZLQJ midterms  and  the  2016  presiden-­ DQG :RODYHUÂśV 2UJDQLF $OHV DOVR tial  campaign. make  beer  with  the  big,  orange  VTXDVK 5HFHQWO\ WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ If  your  interests  in  politics  run  brewer  trumpeted  the  fact  that  its  PRUH WR WKH HUD RI WKH DQFLHQW 5R-­ :RODYHUÂśV 2UJDQLF 3XPSNLQ $OH mans,  the  college  has  that  covered  PDGH ZLWK IUXLW IURP *ROGHQ 5XV-­ WRR 2Q )ULGD\ DW S P WKH 'D-­ VHW )DUP LQ 6KRUHKDP ZRQ ÂżUVW vis  Family  Library  will  kick  off  a  prize  at  the  Great  American  Beer  PDUDWKRQ UHDGLQJ RI 9HUJLOÂśV Âł$H-­ )HVWLYDOÂśV MXULHG FRPSHWLWLRQ LQ WKH neid.â&#x20AC;?  The  Latin  epic  about  the  de-­ Pumpkin  Beer  category,  standing  struction  of  one  civilization  and  the  out  among  52  entries.

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VFC  fetes Day  of  the Dead,  Nov.  1 MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Vermont  Folklife  Center  will  host  its  third  an-­ nual  Middlebury  celebration  of  DĂ­a  de  los  Muertos  (Day  of  the  Dead)  on  Saturday,  Nov.  1,  from  2-­8  p.m.  in  the  upstairs  gallery.  The  event  will  feature  homemade  Mexican  food,  a  DĂ­a  de  los  Muertos  altar  constructed  by  Spanish  professor  and  former  IBM  engineer  Mario  Martinez,  and  a  performance  by  the  Burlington-­ based  brass  band,  Brass  Balagan.

DĂ­a  de  los  Muertos  is  a  Mexi-­ can  cultural  celebration  that  hon-­ ors  friends  and  relatives  who  have  passed  on.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  one  of  the  most  im-­ portant  celebrations  in  our  culture,â&#x20AC;?  said  Martinez.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  involves  altars,  Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV IUXLWV FDQGOHV DQG IDYRULWH food  of  the  loved  ones.â&#x20AC;?  El  Dia  de  los  Muertos  is  a  time  for  remembrance  and  public  celebrations.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  bring  Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV WR WKH JUDYHV DQG VSHQG WKH night  in  the  cemetery  celebrating,  eating,  singing,  and  telling  stories  about  our  dead  family  members.â&#x20AC;?

In  addition  to  public  events,  fami-­ lies  build  altars  in  their  homes  to  honor  and  remember  those  who  have  died.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;In  our  homes,â&#x20AC;?  said  Martinez,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;we  get  together  with  friends  and  family  and  celebrate  with  them  in  a  very  private  and  beautiful  moment.  We  believe  that  during  those  days  our  dead  ancestors  visit  us  and  we  welcome  them  in  our  thoughts  and  ZLWK EHDXW\ ² Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV WKH OLJKW RI

A  SKELETON  DECORATES  the  altar  at  the  Vermont  Folklife  Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Day  of  the  Dead  celebration  last  year.  This  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  event  is  Saturday,  Nov.  1,  from  2-­8  p.m.  at  the  VFC  gallery  in  Middlebury. Â

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Altar  construction  for  this  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  celebration  will  begin  at  noon  on  Saturday,  Nov.  1.  Visitors  are  wel-­ come  to  watch  the  altar  construction  and  ask  questions.  From  2-­4  p.m.  all  are  encouraged  to  bring  mementos  or  pictures  of  their  loved  ones  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  people  or  pets  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  to  decorate  the  al-­ tar.  At  4  p.m.  attendees  are  invited  to  share  stories  about  a  loved  one  lost,  in  Spanish  or  English,  bringing  them  to  life  with  their  words.  And  from  5-­8  p.m.  we  will  host  a  reception  featur-­ ing  homemade  Mexican  food  and  live  music.  Images  of  previous  yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  DĂ­a  de  los  Muertos  altars  are  available  at  http://bit.ly/SFWi98  and  http://on.fb. me/1oHoATe. We  host  DĂ­a  de  los  Muertos  an-­ nually  to  provide  the  local  Mexican  farm  worker  community  with  an  op-­ portunity  to  maintain  vital  ties  to  their Â

living  cultural  traditions.  In  addition,  this  annual  event  allows  Vermonters  to  learn  more  about  the  cultural  prac-­ tices  of  migrant  farm  workers  from  Mexico  living  in  Vermont,  and  serves  as  an  opportunity  for  cross-­cultural  exchange.

The  2014  DĂ­a  de  los  Muertos  cel-­ ebration  is  a  partnership  between  the  Vermont  Folklife  Center,  the  Addi-­ son  County  Farmworker  Coalition,  Middlebury  College  Juntos!  and  the  UVM  Extension  Huertas  Project.  Support  for  the  event  has  been  pro-­ vided  by  Phoenix  Feeds  and  Nutri-­ tion,  Misty  Knoll  Farm,  City  Market,  Bourdeau  Brothers  of  Middlebury,  Monument  Farms,  Hannafordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,  Neat  Repeats  Resale  Shop,  and  the  Mid-­ dlebury  Natural  Foods  Co-­op.

The  celebration  is  free  and  open  to  the  public.  Donations  to  defray  costs  are  appreciated.

An  autumn  evening  with  Vt.  writers  Oct.  23 MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  New  Eng-­ land  Review  presents  an  autumn  eve-­ ning  with  three  Vermont  writers.  Em-­ ily  Arnason  Casey,  Kathryn  Davis  and  Diana  Whitney  will  read  from  their  work  on  Thursday,  Oct.  23,  at  7  p.m.,  at  Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hungry  Mind  Cafe  in  Middlebury.

(PLO\ $UQDVRQ &DVH\ ZDV D ÂżQDO-­ ist  for  the  2014  Ruth  Stone  Poetry  Prize.  Her  work  has  appeared  in  the  locally  published  anthology  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please  Do  Not  Removeâ&#x20AC;?  and  elsewhere.

Kathryn  Davis  is  the  author  of  sev-­ en  novels,  including  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Girl  Who  Trod  on  a  Loaf,â&#x20AC;?  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Thin  Place,â&#x20AC;?  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Duplexâ&#x20AC;?  (Graywolf,  2013).

'LDQD :KLWQH\ÂśV ÂżUVW ERRN RI SR-­ etry,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wanting  It,â&#x20AC;?  was  released  in  August  2014  by  Harbor  Mountain  Press.  Her  essays  and  poems  have  appeared  in  the  Boston  Globe,  the  Washington  Post  and  elsewhere.

Sponsored  by  the  New  England  Review,  with  support  from  Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hungry  Mind  CafĂŠ,  the  Vermont Â

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Book  Shop  and  Middlebury  Com-­ munity  Television,  the  NER  Vermont  Reading  Series  provides  an  opportu-­ nity  for  Vermont  writers  to  read  their  work  in  front  of  an  audience,  and  to  acquaint  local  audiences  with  the  talented  writers  who  live  and  work  among  us.  The  series  presents  not  only  authors  whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  published  in  the  New  England  Review  and  elsewhere,  but  also  those  just  starting  out,  who  may  be  unpublished  and  reading  WKHLU ZRUN IRU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH

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LINCOLN  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  sitting  on  the  porch  today  writing  this.  Even  my  one  outdoor  cat  has  chosen  to  remain  inside  and  just  look  out  the  window.  My  two  old  horses  had  their  lightweight  blankets  on  last  night.  Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  always  liked  their  blankets  but  now  they  â&#x20AC;&#x153;dive  intoâ&#x20AC;?  them  to  keep  their  poor  old  bones  warm.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  tough  getting  old  whether  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  a  person  or  animal.  Are  your  snow  tires  on  your  ve-­ hicle?  Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  on  my  agenda,  also  JHWWLQJ D Ă&#x20AC;X VKRW ,W PD\ QRW NHHS DOO sickness  away,  but  it  certainly  helps.  Weathervane  Outreach  sponsors  the  annual  Health  Fair  at  the  United  Church  of  Lincoln,  which  will  be Â

ceive  a  trick-­or-­treat  bag.  There  are  also  door  prizes.

Election  Day  is  coming  up  on  Nov.  &KHFN ZLWK \RXU WRZQ RI¿FH IRU voting  places  and  hours.  Also  make  sure  you  are  registered  to  vote.  Ab-­ sentee  ballots  are  available.  Call  \RXU WRZQ RI¿FH WR DVN IRU RQH WR be  mailed  to  you,  or  stop  in  and  vote  early.  Just  be  sure  your  ballots  are  back  to  your  town  clerk  by  Election  Day  or  they  will  not  be  counted.

Next  Saturday,  Nov.  1,  remember  the  annual  Scouting  Salute  to  Veter-­ ans  Parade  at  11  a.m.  in  Bristol.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Not Deadâ&#x20AC;?

FREE Movie Event Saturday, October 25, 2014 2:00pm and 7:00pm Showings

www.middleburymarquis.com The Theatre will be closed for renovations until mid-November.

We look forward to seeing you when we re-open!

Check us out on Facebook for renovation photos and updates.

This  movie  is  being  presented  by  Bristol  Christian  Fellowship  located  at:  400  Rockydale  Road,  Bristol,  VT.  For  more  information  and  to  reserve  your  seats  call  453-­4330  or  email:  sjhamilton1006@gmail.com Come  and  experience  a  life-­changing  movie  which  challenges  us  to  ask:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;What  do  you  believe?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;   This  is  a  free  event,  but  we  do  have  limited  seating.

Visit: www.bristolcf.org for more movie and ministry information.

Superlicious Soups for Lunch!

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Creamy Chicken with Wild Rice French Onion Loaded Potato Se rved M on-Fri Chicken Tortilla 11am-3pm Corn Chowder

October PIE OF THE MONTH

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Middlebury  church  to  hold  chicken  dinner,  trick-­or-­trunk MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Middle-­ bury  United  Methodist  Church  an-­ nounces  two  upcoming  events.

The  churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  monthly  Chicken  and  Biscuit  Dinner  is  Sunday,  Oct.  26,  from  5  to  6:30  p.m.  In  addition  to Â

the  main  entrÊe,  vegetable  casseroles,  salads  and  homemade  desserts  are  on  the  menu.  The  cost  is  $8  for  adults,  $5  for  children  4-­12  and  free  for  children  younger  than  4.

Then  on  Friday,  Oct.  31,  from  5  to  7 Â

p.m.,  the  church  will  host  a  Halloween  â&#x20AC;&#x153;trick-­or-­trunkâ&#x20AC;?  event,  where  families  can  trick-­or-­treat  all  in  one  spot.  Cider  and  donuts  will  be  available  in  the  Fel-­ lowship  Hall,  where  games  will  also  be  held.  There  is  no  charge.

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On  college  campuses  across  the  country,  depression  is  pervasive.  Ac-­ HANNAH   QUINN cording  to  a  2011  study  by  the  Na-­ tional  Institute  of  Mental  Health,  30  percent  of  students  reported  feeling  vices,â&#x20AC;?  he  said. ÂłVR GHSUHVVHG WKDW LW ZDV GLIÂżFXOW WR AVAILABLE  TREATMENT About  40  to  45  percent  of  each  class  function.â&#x20AC;?  Suicide  is  the  10th  leading  cause  of  death  for  Americans,  though  seeks  out  the  counseling  service  at  it  is  the  third  leading  cause  among  some  point  in  their  academic  career,  Jordan  said.  His  team  of  psychologists  people  aged  15  to  24.

Research  conducted  by  the  Suicide  and  masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-­level  counselors  account  Prevention  Resource  Center  found  for  about  80  counseling  sessions  per  that  6.6  and  7.5  percent  of  undergrad-­ week.  Jordan  explained  that  college  stu-­ uate  students  nationwide  seriously  considered  suicide.  Slightly  more  dents  are  particularly  vulnerable  to  than  1  percent  actually  attempted  to  depression  for  two  principal  reasons:  end  their  own  lives.  Thankfully,  Mid-­ they  are  leaving  their  traditional  sup-­ GOHEXU\ &ROOHJH RIÂżFLDOV VDLG WKHUH port  systems,  and  they  may  be  unpre-­ hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  been  a  suicide  on  campus  in  pared  for  the  academic  rigors  of  col-­ lege. recent  memory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fortunately,  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  good  treatment  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  just  Quinn  that  hopes  to  out  there,â&#x20AC;?  Jordan  said.  bring  awareness  of  de-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Students  are  able  to  pression  to  the  forefront  come  and  manage,  of  studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  minds.  Middlebury even  in  a  stressful  Emma  McDonald  of  counseling situation  like  Middle-­ the  Middlebury  Cam-­ service director bury.â&#x20AC;?  pus  published  an  ar-­ Gus Jordan Undergraduates  can  ticle  Oct.  8  detailing  the  explained that seek  mental  health  ser-­ struggles  students  face  vices  in  both  a  formal  and  how  they  can  cope  college students are particularly and  informal  way.  The  with  depression. campus  has  a  chapter  McDonald  reported  vulnerable to that  half  of  college  stu-­ depression for two of  Active  Minds,  a  dents  experience  symp-­ principal reasons: national  organization  dedicated  to  raising  toms  of  depression  They are leaving awareness  of  mental  at  some  point  in  their  their traditional illness.  Jordan  also  studies. credited  the  Middle-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most  students  at  support systems, bury  Campus  for  pub-­ the  college  barely  have  and they may be enough  time  to  get  all  unprepared for the lishing  articles  about  their  work  done  when  academic rigors of mental  health  issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those  are  some  of  they  are  at  their  most  the  ways  students  are  energetic,  so  when  de-­ college. trying  to  inform  each  pression  is  added  into  the  mix,  it  is  almost  impossible  to  ac-­ other,â&#x20AC;?  Jordan  said.

In  her  blog  post,  Quinn  said  she  felt  complish  what  you  need  to  be  a  suc-­ she  made  the  right  choice  by  sharing  cessful  student,â&#x20AC;?  McDonald  wrote.

Like  Quinn,  McDonald  stressed  that  her  struggles  with  depression  with  depression  and  mental  illness  should  friends  and  family.  She  learned  that  several  members  in  her  extended  fam-­ not  be  stigmatized. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Depression  is  nothing  to  be  ily  suffered  from  depression,  which  ashamed  of,  but  it  should  not  be  taken  scientists  say  is  not  uncommon.

Quinn  conceded  that  she  was  un-­ lightly  either,â&#x20AC;?  McDonald  wrote.

Gus  Jordan,  the  executive  director  comfortable  sharing  such  a  private  of  Health  and  Counseling  Services  at  part  of  her  life  publicly,  but  convinced  WKH FROOHJH VDLG KLV RIÂżFH LV DOZD\V herself  that  if  she  could  reassure  just  looking  for  ways  to  educate  students  one  person  that  they  do  not  suffer  on  what  mental  health  resources  they  alone,  it  was  the  right  decision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At  the  risk  of  embarrassment  or  can  use. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  always  looking  for  new  judgment,  if  even  one  person  reads  ways  to  help  students  understand  what  this  and  feels  a  little  bit  of  comfort,  is  available,  and  ease  access  to  our  ser-­ itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  worth  the  risk,â&#x20AC;?  she  wrote.

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The  visitors  listened  and  watched  intently  as  career  center  students,  Burnham  and  Douglas  Brooks  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  renowned  boat  builder,  author  and  researcher  who  lives  in  Vergennes  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  described  the  meticulous  process  through  which  the  class  has  been  du-­ plicating  two  14-­foot  trapping  boats.  The  boats  were  made  by  farmers  in  the  Champlain  Valley  through  the  ¿UVW KDOI RI WKH WK FHQWXU\ WR FDWFK muskrats  and  sell  their  pelts  for  extra  income.  Brooks  and  the  career  cen-­ ter  are  conducting  this  boat-­building  program  in  collaboration  with  the  Henry  Sheldon  Museum  of  Vermont  History,  with  funding  from  the  Lake  Champlain  Basin  Program.

Brooks,  speaking  in  English  and  in  Japanese,  explained  how  the  Han-­ QDIRUG HQJLQHHULQJ VWXGHQWV ¿UVW measured  two  actual  trapping  boats  that  local  families  had  lent  to  the  program.  They  then  crafted  some  pattern  boards  around  which  the  wooden  planks  will  be  molded  into  the  exact  shape  of  the  originals.  The  two  replica  boats  will  be  endowed  with  pointed  stems  and  sterns.  The  EDVH RI HDFK ERDW ZLOO EH IRUWL¿HG with  some  sheet  metal,  such  as  tin.  Brooks  explained  that  pointed  stems  and  stern  were  needed  to  cut  through  the  thin  coating  of  ice  in  the  marshes  and  wetland  areas  where  the  trap-­ pers  hunted.  That  hunting  often  took  place  during  early  spring.

Instead  of  oars,  the  boats  are  equipped  with  poles.  The  bottom  of  each  pole  is  equipped  with  a  metal,  forked  bracket  that  the  trapper  would  stick  into  the  marsh  bed  to  propel  the  boat  forward.

Students  also  showed  the  traps  that  the  hunters  would  set  out  to  snare  their  quarry.  Muskrats,  they  told  the  visiting  students,  were  hunt-­ ed  for  their  pelts,  and  not  as  food. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In  this  area,  most  of  the  men  who  did  this  trapping  were  farmers  who  built  their  own  boats,â&#x20AC;?  Brooks  said,  noting  that  some  of  the  Hannaford  students  had  interviewed  some  of  the  elderly  men  who  had  used  such  vessels.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  would  leave  the  farm  and  take  their  sons  to  trap  muskrats.  A  farmer  could  make  in  one  month  a  lot  of  money.â&#x20AC;?

The  Japanese  visitors  were  in-­ trigued  by  the  construction  and  hunting  tradition.  They  asked  ques-­ tions,  including  whether  any  Japa-­ nese  boat-­building  techniques  were  employed  (no)  and  how  the  boats  were  made  watertight.  Brooks,  who  has  trained  in  the  art  of  Japanese  boat  construction  by  Japanese  mas-­ ters,  explained  the  Vermont  muskrat  boats  were  only  used  seasonally,  so Â

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HANNAFORD  CAREER  CENTER  engineering  students  have  been  rep-­ licating  this  old  14-­foot  boat  as  part  of  a  project  documenting  the  musk-­ rat  trapping  tradition  in  the  Champlain  Valley.

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the  hunters  would  place  them  in  the  water  before  use,  causing  the  wood-­ en  planks  to  expand  and  seal.  The  hunter  would  then  bail  out  the  boat  and  be  good  to  go.

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Dombek,  Jordon  Broughton  and  Calvin  Desforges  helped  guide  the  visitors  through  the  boat-­building  process.

Lynch  spoke  with  the  Japanese  (See  Friendship,  Page  22A)

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