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Controversial Common Core is focus of discussion By Lou Varricchio newmarketpress@ denpubs.com M I D D L E B U RY Ñ A n overview and question and answer session about the so-called Common Core education standard in Vermont will be held at Ilsley Public Library Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2-3 p.m. The session will be hosted by James Callahan, a math education consultant and former principal of the Mary Hogan Elementary School in Middlebury Ò The Common Core has many parts,Ó according to Callahan. This presentation will deal with the parts concerning mathematics in grades kindergarten through grade eight. This a large span so after the first presentation if I find that I have made to long of a stretch the second in the series will be closer in scope like kindergarten through grade three or something like that but I will know better after our first gathering.Ó Callahan said that the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, as it is formally titled, have many who approve of such a standards setting for our schools but it is not the majority at this time. Ò Schools are wrestling with this new set of guidelines; many are having a difficult time with the change of emphasis. Many states have approved the core without those who make these decisions even reading what has been written,Ó he said. According to Callahan, the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics outlines the following to be CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
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By Jack McMullen newmarketpress@denpubs.com BURLINGTON Ñ My 2013 trip to Cuba was wonderful, especially as it was an insiderÕ s view made possible by all the work arranging the itinerary done by Consuelo, the Cuban-American wife of a law school classmate of mine. On the plus side was the beauty and culture of Cuba, especially the art and music that seems to permeate the country. Also on the plus side the positive and friendly nature of the Cuban people and the congenial group of people assembled for our trip there. I enjoyed meeting and speaking with them all. On the negative side, here are my thoughts on the economic and political situation thereÑ itÕ s even worse than I thought. Cuba had the highest GDP per capita in the hemisphere save the U.S. and Canada mainly due to massive U.S. business and infrastructure investment (though proceeds were not well CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
“In Cuba everyone must steal from their employer (the national government) to barter for their needs and more,” writes Jack McMullen. “The Internet is outlawed in Cuba and replaced with an intranet which very few have access to and which is constantly monitored.” Photo courtesy of Jack McMullen
Airline Cape Air opens Rutland ticket office By Lou Varricchio
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Pictured at Cape Air’s ribboon cutting event in downtown Rutland last week: Front—Tom Donahue, Mike Coppinger, Peg Bauer, Tracy Adams, Linda Fitzgerald, Joe Flanders, Jacqueline Donohoo, Alderman William Notte, Rep. Larry Cupoli, Rep. Tom Terenzini, Corinne Kopec, Stave Costello, Dave Correll. Back—Fred Nicholson, Chris Bitziel of the Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport, Jarrod Sammis, Jerry Hansen, Nanci Gordon, Tom Beardsly, and Gary Jacquith.
RUTLAND Ñ The ribbon was cut by the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce staff at the new downtown Rutland ticket office of Cape Air located at 118 West St., Suite 104, next to Small Dog Electronics. The new downtown office is open six days a week for information and ticket purchases and also acts as a call center for reservations on Cape Air. Cape Air, a JetBlue partner, operates three daily round trip flights from Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport to Boston Logan Airport with connections throughout the world. For more information on Cape Air online, see www. capeair.com or telephone 800227-3247.
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f youÕ ve got a car or boat you donÕ t want anymore, please consider donating it to the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) to help the homeless animals in Rutland County. RCHS partners with Cars-4-Causes and Boats-4-Causes which specialize in car and boat donations for charities. What a great way to help out the animals. For more information please visit the RCHS website at www. rchsvt.org or call the RCHS business office at 802-483-9171. HUGS 5 year old. Spayed Female. Pit Bull mix. I love my toys and IÕ m very good at catching them in mid air. And itÕ s a good thing I love to play because IÕ m overweight and catching toys is good exercise and will be a great way for me to lose a few pounds. I enjoy being with people (I love to snuggle) and while I might have trouble being a lap dog if youÕ re on the couch, if you sit down on the floor I’ll sit on your lap. I already know how to Sit and I have nice leash manners. I am hoping my new family will take me for walks and get me lots of exercise because IÕ m an active gal. CHARLIE 4 year old. Neutered Male. Domestic Short Hair White & Gray. I was surrendered to the RCHS on November 14 because my cat and dog siblings didnÕ t like me all that much. At the moment IÕ m not too fond of other animals because of my previous experience. IÕ m a wonderful boy though and I love to be petted and as soon as you open my cage door my motor will start right up (purr purr). At first I’m not really a fan of being held because I like to pick and choose when I want to be in your arms. DonÕ t let that stop you from petting me though, itÕ s always the right time for that. ALLY 8.5 year old. Spayed Female. Siamese mix. Hi there, IÕ m Ally. I was brought to the Humane Society on Nov. 29 because I didn’t really appreciate my family bringing in a new doggy, it caused me
HARLEY 4 year old. Neutered Male. Pit Bull mix. IÕ m a handsome, friendly fella who enjoys being with people. IÕ m fun to be around and will make a nice companion for my new family. IÕ m young and energetic and am hoping for lots of walks, hikes and other outdoor activities in my new home. I already know how to Ò sit,Ó but IÕ d be happy to work with my new owner so I can learn more commands and maybe some tricks. I donÕ t like to play with toys too much but maybe that will change when I get into my forever home. Adrian Bernhard Rutland County Humane Society 765 Stevens Rd. Pittsford, Vt. 802-483-6700 www.rchsvt.org Adoption Center Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: noon-5 p.m., Sunday & Monday: Closed
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Hobbes the radio dog goes home By Alice Dubenetsky
lou@addison-eagle.com STARKSBORO Ð A little brown dog with short legs and soulful eyes is helping to teach children across Vermont about compassion, love, principled behavior and triumph over cruelty. HobbesÑ and his human companions Bruce Zeman and Tami Crupi ZemanÑ have launched a campaign to bring those messages to every school in the state. Bruce Zeman first met Hobbes when he was admitted to the Addison County Humane Society suffering devastating wounds caused by extreme abuse and neglect. At that time, Zeman was the host of the morning radio show on 92.1 WVTK in Middlebury. He is also a committed animal rights activist and anti-cruelty advocate. When Hobbes arrived at the shelter, the director of the Humane Society called him in right away, and when Zeman saw the terrible plight of the terrified little brown Dachshund he knew he had to step in and give Hobbes a Ò forever home.Ó He felt compelled to try to right the awful wrongs that had been visited upon the innocent young dog. His wife, Tami agreed instantly and Hobbes began his new life as a cherished companion and full-fledged family member of the Zeman household. Along with a new life and a bright future, Hobbes also began a new career. While he was healing physically and emotionally, he began to accompany Bruce to WVTKÕ s studio each morning. Hobbes occasionally donned headphones, and exhibited so much talent that he soon became a full-fledged member of the broadcast team. Bruce and Hobbes are the only human-canine morning show team in the country and they became so popular, says Zeman, that the showÕ s ratings Ò went through the roofÓ as people tuned in to hear from the duo. They also gained fans in other corners of the state, including the Statehouse in Montpelier. Bruce and Hobbes remained together when they made the move over to Farm Fresh Radio, FM 102.9. Last October, the team broadcast a radio marathon called Cash For Paws that raised $17,000 for the Addison County Humane Society. The Zemans decided to write a childrenÕ s book about Hobbes and his journey as a way to reach out to others - especially children - about the consequences of bullying and abuse. They recently published Ò Hobbes Goes HomeÓ , a touching true story about how Hobbes found his new life. ItÕ s a book with a message about a range of issues that affect the lives of children: bullying, tolerance, compassion for others and forgiveness. It is beautifully illustrated by Southern California artist Shauna Peterson who captures the tone of the story Ð sorrow, confusion and finally joy – in colorful, heartwarming portrayals of Hobbes’ experiences at the Humane Society, through his adoption by the Zemans.
The message about stopping the cycle of violence against others, and against animals, is resonating with children and educators alike. At the Robinson School appearance, despite some technical problems with an accompanying Power Point presentation, the students and adults remained fascinated by the story as Zeman read aloud to them. Hobbes himself was content to relax on the side of the room, letting his best friend take the lead in talking to the humans while he graciously accepted kindly gestures and pats from nearby audience members. Bruce and Hobbes are aiming to take their message to greater heights. Zeman feels that their message is one that all of AmericaÕ s children must hear very clearly. Ò Kids will be running the country some day. ItÕ s important to teach them to be compassionate.Ó Ò Hobbes Goes HomeÓ has already sold out of its first printing, and they are planning a second, soon. Plans are also in the works for four more books, one of which they hope will bear the Hobbes works the board and microphone during his shift as Co-Host of the Bruce and Hobbes show. Photo by Alice Dubenetsky title Ò Hobbes Goes To WashingtonÓ . In an endeavor to take their message to the national stage, Zeman says the book took two years to write, as they struggled the Zemans have sent a letter to First Lady Michelle Obama, asking with how to present the issue of abuse. if she would allow them to come to the White House for a public Ò I didnÕ t want a lot of shock value,Ó said Zeman. Ò I had a real reading. problem with the condition he (Hobbes) was in.Ó The fact that Hobbes is tight with the Vermont U.S. CongressioThey eventually hit on an opening that, while sad, is not particunal delegation (not to mention Gov. Peter Shumlin) should be helplarly shocking, although most adults understand perfectly well the ful in capturing the attention of First Lady Michelle Obama. Once suffering Hobbes must have endured. she meets Hobbes, she will no doubt be as captivated by him as are Bruce and Hobbes plan to bring their message of compassion his fans here in Vermont. Yet another new friend for the little dog and anti-bullying to every school in Vermont - and hopefully bewho, with the help of caring people, discovered that from the ashes yond. Since the bookÕ s publication late last year, they have visited of despair it’s possible to find love and a wonderful new life. And 11 schools, including Robinson Elementary School in Starksboro. even a bit of fame. TheyÕ ve also had expressions of interest from 11 schools in 7 other Ò Hobbes Goes HomeÓ is available at www.bruceandhobbes.com. states.
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hile I may have missed a tiny paragraph buried somewhere amid display ads, past page 16, I sure didnÕ t notice any of our pro-Shumlin administration newspapers in Vermont reporting anything about the latest nuttiness in MontpelierÑ that is, about Gov. Peter ShumlinÕ s problem-plagued Vermont Health Connect quietly going out-of-state for skilled “Given the dismal job creation we’ve seen under Gov. Shumlin’s leaderworkers. ship... the very least he could do is guarantee to Vermonters that those Yes, our Ò buy localÓ processing jobs will be done by a business here in Vermont,” said GOP administration has a con- Chairman David Sunderland. Pictured: The Vermont GOP in caucus in the tractor outsourcing the Vermont State House last week. processing of invoices and File photo payments to a service firm it hard to believe that the Nebraska-jobs outin Nebraska. sourcing story could be true. Jobs that could have gone to Vermonters But Chairman Sunderland was clear about (plenty of whom are in need of full-time emthe storyÕ s veracityÑ ployment with a living wage) are now going Ó With New York State working aggressively west of the Missisquoi. I suppose we should take some comfort in to create more good jobs and new businesses on our western border and New Hampshire electknowing that these lucky, newly employed ing not to force small businesses into a healthfolks working on our VHC tax dollars are at care exchange (on our eastern border), Vermont least fellow Americans, not exploited, pidginis facing huge competition for jobs--and weÕ re speaking foreign workers. But as is par for the course here in Vermont, falling further behind. Ò To learn that the governor is knowingly alwhen it comes to exposing the failures of the lowing a contractor to outsource these jobs to current mess of one-party rule on so many another state should be disconcerting to VerlevelsÑ from education and bloated property taxes to meaningful job creation and sustain- monters who want to see more job opportuniable health careÑ it seems the only folks talk- ties, and a better economic growth strategy, in ing common sense under the Golden Dome are our state,Ó Sunderland stressed. The Governor’s Office did not return the those with the least political power. EagleÕ s e-mail query about this issue by press The Eagle asked state GOP Chairman David time, but we’ll publish the official response to Sunderland about the VHC data-processing GOP claims, if it is received. jobs going to Nebraska. Chairman Sunderland also said that Gov. Why such a move? Surely, there is at least one local firm that could handle this work? Well, it Shumlin has assigned his top economic development official, Secretary of Commerce Lawlooks like we may never know the underlying rence Miller, to oversee the floundering impletruth of the move. mentation of the health-care exchange, so there Ó The Vermont GOP has nothing against the is some level of internal acknowledgement of Corn Husker State, but given the dismal job creation weÕ ve seen under Gov. ShumlinÕ s lead- the feel-good, albeit botched health-care programÕ s failures. ershipÑ a Shumlin economy where costs are And then maybe thereÕ s a glimmer of hope rising twice as fast as wages and the expensive that Secretary Miller will give VermontÕ s unmismanagement of the health-care exchangeÑ the very least he could do is guarantee to Ver- employed the skinny on whether or not the monters that those processing jobs will be done VHC-related skilled service jobs ,which went to Nebraskans, areÑ like picking apples and by a business here in Vermont,Ó Sunderland mucking out dairy barns hereÑ yet another said. At first glance, and considering the gover- class of jobs Vermonters donÕ t want to do. Lou Varricchio, the Vermont Eagle norÕ s vocal support of all things local, we found
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workforce to adapt to the new hile discussing demands of the technology job creation and and the world market. training at a reGovernment support procent regional workforce investgrams cannot provide a substiment board meeting, we were tute for creating new jobs that told not to expect much changare necessary for new tax reving over the next few years enue and development of our until the nation undergoes an community economies. Jobs administrative change in 2017. must be created by the private The Workforce Investment Dan Alexander sector so that more taxes are Act (WIA) was passed in 1998 Thoughts from generated while unemployunder the Clinton AdministraBehind the Pressline ment is decreased -- especially tion replacing the Job Training by the long term unemployed Partnership Act (JTPA) as the largest single source of federal funding for -- for the whole economy to expand. Even Pope Francis seems to understand workforce development activities. WIA was designed to create a universal access system that simple fact. Ò The rich must help, respect of one-stop career centers, which would and promote the poor,Ó he recently said. Ò I provide access to training and employment exhort you to generous solidarity.Ó Clearly services for a range of workers, including His Holiness understands that we need low-income adults, low-income youth, and greater generosity from those who can give dislocated workers. As part of the American and not more mandatory income redistribuRecovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, tion brought about by government intervenCongress made substantial, badly-needed tion. Charities not only perform better than governments when offering assistance, but new investments in WIA. Since then, WIA has limped along waiting their efforts are focused appropriately based for reauthorization to help ensure our na- on their specific purpose and community. The simple thought that workforce develtionÕ s workers receive the services and support they need to go back to work and begin opment is not one of our nationÕ s highest rebuilding our economy and their lives. The priorities and instead is a topic to be banunderlying purpose of WIA is to ensure that tered about in the next presidential election every U.S. worker has an opportunity at is a serious waste of time and great loss of opportunity. Ò ItÕ s the economy, stupidÓ good employment. Unfortunately, over the last few years, shouldnÕ t just be a great political one-liner dollars and initiative have been scarce. One when seeking office but must be one of the would think that rebuilding the economy, three top priorities of all elected officials. The only way to get our economic engine focusing on training and education to keep pace with the world economy, would be running at full throttle is to unleash the one of our highest priorities. The American American entrepreneurial spirit and ensure worker has always wanted nothing more that we are preparing our children, the unthan an opportunity to prove their worth. In deremployed and the unemployed worker prior generations, a Ò jobÓ was considered to to meet workplace demands. This is what the Workforce Investment Act was created be the pathway to prosperity. This theory was endorsed by both Dem- to address. Leaving that valuable resource ocrats and Republicans as no one ever on the sidelines during the next few years, doubted the resolve and creativity of the seems a terrible waste of time and money to American worker to overcome whatever me. obstacles may be placed in his or her way. Dan Alexander is associate publisher of New But in recent years, more dollars and greater emphasis has been placed on government Market Press. He may be reached at dan@newmarketpressvt.com. handouts and support programs than on job creation and the retraining of the American
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Police beat Bridport man cited for assault BRIDPORT Ñ On the evening of Jan. 12, the Vermont State Police responded to a report of an assault at a residence in Bridport. Investigation led to the arrest of James Turner, 24, of Bridport on charges of domestic assault and interference with emergency communication. Turner was cited to appear in Addison District Court on Jan. 13.
Excessive speed on Route 7 NEW HAVEN Ñ Vermont State Police trooper conducted a motor vehicle stop of Nemanja Stojanovic, 20, of Middlebury on U.S.Route 7 in New Haven Jan. 7. Stojanovic was traveling at 90 mph in a 50 mph zone past the New Haven VSP Barracks. He was cited into the Addison Criminal Division for excessive speed and subsequently released.
Man found dead in Salisbury SALISBURY Ñ Vermont State Police troopers along with local EMS, were dispatched on Jan. 9 to a report of an unresponsive male discovered at 991 U.S. Route 7 in Salisbury. The victim, later identified as Andrew R. Henderson, 59, was discovered unresponsive in his single-room rental by a neighbor. Henderson was pronounced dead shortly after the arrival of emergency personnel. An investigation into HendersonÕ s death is underway, to include an autopsy to be performed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The initial investigation has found indicators of suspected heroin use by Henderson. ItÕ s unknown at this time if HendersonÕ s death is directly related to drug usage. Vermont State Police troopers and EMS responded to another person in medical distress at a different home along U.S. Route 7 in Salisbury, approximately 42 minutes prior to responding to HendersonÕ s death. There were indicators that the person in medical distress had been using heroin. The patient was transported by EMS to Porter Hospital in Middlebury. No death resulted from the first reported event.
On Campus Aaron Morse earns spot on president’s list Aaron Morse of Weybridge was recently named to the PresidentÕ s List at The State University of New York at Potsdam. Morse, whose major is music performance, was among 851 SUNY Potsdam students who were honored for academic excellence in the fall 2013 semester. President Dr. Dennis L. Hefner recognized the students for earning top marks across campus. To achieve the honor of being on the PresidentÕ s List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numericallygraded semester hours, with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Births A girl born Nov. 30, Avah Olivia Rochon, to Renee Seguin and Anthony Rochon of New Haven. A boy born Jan. 3, Kolby Hunter Bell, to Joe Bell and Ashley Flemings of Addison. A boy born Jan. 7, Gregory Joseph Babiarz III, to Gregory and Tonya Babiarz of Bristol. A boy born Jan. 8, Lucas Henry Bishop, to James and Ellie (Romp) Bishop of Salisbury. A girl born Jan. 9, Misty Ann Havens, to Elizabeth Forbes & Chuck Havens of Brandon.
In the Military Vergennes man completes training
VERGENNES Ñ Army Pvt. Matthew R. Huff has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, which includes survival procedures in a nuclear, biological or chemical contaminated area. Huff is the son of David and Margie Huff of Vergennes.
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Local author says “Hello” to children’s book series success By Lou Varricchio
lou@addison-eagle.com MIDDLEBURY Ñ Ashley Charron of Salisbury wonÕ t take Ò noÓ when it comes to being persistent with a personal goal or in following through on a good idea. Working as an early childhood educator in Addison County a few years ago, the 2004 MUHS graduate read aloud lots of childrenÕ s books. In the process in helping youngsters become engaged with books, Charron observed that children responded best to books with big, colorful illustrations, clear text, and fun things to look for on the page. Thus began her creation of a new series of childrenÕ s book, called Ò Hello Green MountainsÓ , with an unususal hookÑ local geography. One of CharronÕ s goals was to engage Vermont children with stories that take place in the Green Mountain State and involve everyday settingsÑ familiar landscapes and people working or having funÑ and story lines that have them coming back for more. Ò Hello Green MountainsÓ is a delightful four-season book series about life here in Vermont. Charron pitched the books to several publishers but struck pay dirt with Outskirts Press of Colorado. CharronÕ s natural talent for storytelling, book design and photography have been a big boon to her creative life and the book seriesÕ surprise success. Ò I was working as a self-taught graphic designer and then started writing the first book in 2012,” Charron said. “I sketched out each page, and started looking for an illustrator to help bring the story lines to lifeÑ and in vibrant colors.Ó In the autumn of 2012, Charron connected with artist Cotey Gallagher of Salisbury. Gallagher immediately responded to the idea and she began illustrating the books starting with the first volume, titled “Hello Green Mountains: ItÕ s a Soggy SpringÓ . Last month, the second volume, Ò Hello Green Mountains: ItÕ s a Winter WonderlandÓ was published. The idea behind Ò Hello Green MountainsÓ is to include fun adventures in Vermont during our highly distinctive four seasons. Each fictional character in the series should be familiar to most VermontersÑ after all, they represent you and me. In some cases, Gallagher has even drawn the characters from family, friends and neighbors of the author. At the end of the books, blank pages let children creatively jot down their own seasonal journeys wherever they live. Perhaps what makes Ò Hello Green MountainsÓ books a tad unusual is their local product placementsÑ that is, advertising. The idea, used in motion pictures and television since the 1960s, is benign here (with retailers helping to fund the books and keep them on the shelves). “I had half of the first book completed when I decided to include advertisers,Ó Charron said. For a local resident reading the books, itÕ s fun to look for the familiarÑ if ever so subtleÑ ad placements. Ò IÕ ve gotten strong response to this idea,Ó according to the
Author Ashley Charron of Salisbury is surrounded by her popular children book series, “Hello Green Mountains”. Photo by Lou Varricchio
author. “After the first book, I’ve had local advertisers, such as Maple Meadow Farm, among others, approach me to get a little nod in the next book.Ó So far, Charron has successfully included the following local businesses in her books (and again, weÕ ll mention that the product placements are clever and not the least bit intrusive): Agway, SunCommon Solar, Noonie Deli, Middlebury Fence, Little Pressroom, Greentree Real Estate, Cyclewise, Bread Loaf View Farm, AC Plowing & Lawn Care, American Traders, Graph-X, MitchellÕ s Screen Printing, Otter Creek Electric, SteveÕ s Bait Shop, even a local newspaper. The author likes to hide a moose somewhere in each book, so kids and their parents can enjoy the fun, too. Ò Aside from the ad placements, there are fun things for children to look for in the bookÑ the moose, even squirrels, cats, dogs, and ducksÑ which is a little like the old Ô WhereÕ s WaldoÕ concept,Ó she noted. Ò Kids love to point things out in picture books.Ó Outskirts Press has been so thrilled with the Ò Hello Green MountainsÓ series concept, theyÕ d like to use it as a launching pad for a 50-state series with Charron as the author. Ò Well, weÕ ll see how it goes,Ó the author added. Ò I am always thinking ahead about new projects, and I know I want to write more.Ó Check It Out: Ò Hello Green MountainsÓ books are available at several local retailers, such as Agway in Middlebury, as well as online at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com. To learn more about her books, visit Outskirts Press.com/hellogreenmountains and Facebook (Moosetrackbooks) online.
Police searching for Dollar Store crook By Lou Varricchio
lou@addison-eagle.com WALLINGFORD Ñ On Jan. 11, at approximately 7:45 a.m., the Vermont State Police received a burglary complaint which had occurred at the Family Dollar Store, located at 34 Maple St. in Wallingford. Upon arrival members of the Vermont State Police met with the store manager and were able to review video surveillance and determine that the burglary occurred at approximately 3:12 a.m. Jan. 11. Evidence, video, and statements were collected. Police said the the surveillance video shows a lone white male subject approaching the front glass door. The male is wrapped in a white blanket and wearing a baseball cap. The subject gained entry by smashing the front glass door. The subject is then seen removing multiple cartons of cigarettes from a glass case within the store. Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation is encouraged to contact Trooper Henry Alberico at the Rutland Barracks, 802-773-9101. Pictured at right: State Police said the surveillance video shows a lone white male subject approaching the front glass door. The male is wrapped in a white blanket and wearing a baseball cap.
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distributed by the Batista regime) in the runup to the revolution. Still everyone in the cities were semi to very prosperous. Fidel and the boys outlawed private property and private employment in 1968 and in record time the distortions introduced turned Cuba into a fourth world hell hole. Three generations often must live together because new housing construction, especially in Havana, was virtually nil. The World Heritage site of Old Havana which in 1940s and 1950s looked like renovated Miami does today is crumbling faster than socialist resources can restore the buildings. Many have just collapsed, others are shells. Teachers now make the equivalent of $15 per month and cannot live on that so leave the classrooms early each day to scratch out a survivable existence (noon instead of 4 p.m.) if they show up at all. Everyone must steal from their employer (the national government) to barter for their needs and more. The Internet is outlawed in Cuba and replaced with an intranet which very few have access to and which is constantly monitored. There are government-inspired committees on each bloc which spy on their neighborhoods just like the Stasi did in the former East Germany. Cuba, like Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), used to be a food exporter. Now, after collectivizing all farms, it must import 80 percent of its food, almost all of which comes from the US under a humanitarian exception to the embargo. They must pay cash upfront since we donÕ t trust Cuba for credit. This reality drives a real need for hard currency so they can feed their people who, even with the imports, often cannot find enough food. The official exchange rate is $1 equals 1 peso. The unofficial rate is $1 equals 25 pesos. The peso is worthless outside of Cuba. After the Soviets withdrew support with the collapse of the Soviet Union, the dollar became the real currency of Cuba in the 1990s up to about 2002—to the dismay of
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Annual “Face Off Against Breast Cancer” hockey game, Jan. 25–26 Staff & News Reports MIDDLEBURYÑ The Middlebury Otters and the Middlebury Mystix, two womenÕ s community ice hockey teams, proudly host the 15th annual Ò Face Off Against Breast CancerÓ hockey tournament on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 25-26 at the Memorial Sports Center in Middlebury. Last year, the event raised over $60,000 for the statewide Cancer Patient Support Program, and the Otters and Mystix are hoping to break that record in 2014. Over the course of its history, the Face Off Against Breast Cancer has raised over $330,000 for charity. This year Õ s tournament brings eleven womenÕ s hockey teams from all over Vermont, competing in competitive, recreational, and novice divisions, as well as a Ò Friends and FamilyÓ division for men, kids, and co-ed groups. Joining the Middlebury Otters and Mystix will be eleven guest teams: Burlington Ice Breakers, Green Mountain Thunder, Evolution, Waterbury Wicked, Manchester Rusty Blades, Burlington Black Ice, Burlington Switch Blades, Arctic Foxes, Northeast Kingdom WomenÕ s Hockey, Team Warrior, and Barre 32 Degrees. Game schedules are available online at www.faceoffagainstbreastcancer.org. In addition to hockey games, the Face Off Against Breast Cancer also includes several
other associated activities on the tournament weekend. Throughout the weekend, refreshments will be sold in the Warming Hut, with proceeds benefiting the Town of Middlebury Recreational Department. A fun-filled benefit concert/dance night with The Horse Traders will rock Two Brothers Tavern in Middlebury on Saturday, January 25 from 9 pm to 1 am. The bandÕ s cover charge and 10% of all sales during the event will be donated to the Face Off Against Breast Cancer. The tournament was established in 2000, when a member of the Middlebury Otters was diagnosed with breast cancer. Fortunately, she is now a survivor. The need for support continues, however: One in eight women will face a breast cancer diagnosis in her lifetime. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Cancer Patient Support Program (CPSP)Õ s patient services and emergency fund, and are earmarked for breast cancer patients. CPSP provides counseling, nutritional support, and emergency financial assistance. The Face Off Against Breast Cancer is the single largest fundraiser for CPSPÕ s Emergency Fund. The Face Off Against Breast Cancer is supported by many sponsors drawn from the Vermont community. Major sponsors for 2014 include Dealer.com, the Addison Independent, The Horse Traders, Two Brothers Tavern and Lounge, and Woodchuck Hard Cider. The tournament committee is seeking business sponsorships in the amounts of $25-2,500. Sponsorship information is available online at www. faceoffagainstbreastcancer. org, or checks made out to FOABC may be mailed to: P.O. Box 421, Middlebury, VT. 05753. Members of all participating teams are requesting support in the form of individual player sponsorships. Dona-
The Middlebury Otters and the Middlebury Mystix, two women’s community ice hockey teams, proudly host the 15th annual “Face Off Against Breast Cancer” hockey tournament on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 25-26 at the Memorial Sports Center in Middlebury. Last year, the event raised over $60,000 for the statewide Cancer Patient Support Program, and the Otters and Mystix are hoping to break that record in 2014. Over the course of its history, the Face Off Against Breast Cancer has raised over $330,000 for charity. tions can be made securely online at www. faceoffagainstbreastcancer.org, or make checks out to Cancer Patient Support Program (CPSP) and send to: Face Off Against Breast Cancer, P.O Box 421, Middlebury 05753. For more information, contact Cathy Chase (cathychasevt@gmail.com or 802-9890039) or Kris Bowdish (802-349-9180 or kris. bowdish@yahoo.com).
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ABANDONED NY FARM! ABSOLUTE SALE! Jan 25th & 26th! 23 Tracts! 8 ac - $19,900, 15 ac - $29,900, 25 ac - $39,900. Next to State Land, stream, pond, incredible views! House, barn! Stunning country setting! Call 1888-701-1864 to register. www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com FARM, COUNTRY BARN/5 ACRES: $29,995 Rustic "Country Barn," Well-Built & Sturdy. On 5 Wooded Acres,Meadows, Apple Orchard. Frontage on State Rte 13, Mins to Salmon River. Adjoins NYS Snowmobile Trails. Call 1-800-2297843 Or Visit www.LandandCamps.com
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CASH FOR CARS: Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not, Sell your Car or Truck TODAY. Free Towing! Instant Offer: 1-800-871-0654 GET CASH TODAY for any car/ truck. I will buy your car today. Any Condition. Call 1-800-8645796 or www.carbuyguy.com TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/ Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800-454-6951
DONATE A CAR - HELP CHILDREN FIGHTING DIABETES. Fast, Free Towing. Call 7 days/week. Nonrunners OK. Tax Deductible. Call Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 1-800-578-0408 DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help those in need! Your vehicle donation will help US Troops and support our Veterans! 100% tax deductible Fast Free pickup! 1-800-263-4713
AUTO WANTED
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Gehl Skidsteer loader. Gas, 4 cyl Industrial Ford engine, 1/2 yard bucket, good shape, 4 WD $5000; Industrial Cap w/lockable tool boxes on both sides for a 8' Pickup box. Also has a rotating light on top w/ roof rack. Cost $2200.00 sell for $850.00. 518643-8434
MOTORCYCLES
BOATS
WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 1967-1980 Z1900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KX1000MKII, A1-250, W1-650, H1 -500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3 -400 SUZUKI GS400, GT380, GT750, Honda CB750 (1969,1970) CASH. FREE PICKUP. 1-800-7721142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com
AUTO DONATION
2007 STINGRAY BOAT 25' Stingray Criuser, only 29 hours, LIKE NEW, sleeps 4, has bathroom, microwave, fridge, table, includes trailer, stored inside every winter. (518) 570-0896 $49,000
26 FT BAYLINER, 1992 Mercruiser I/O, trailer, bridge enclosure, power tilt/trim VHF, AM/ FM, spare propeller, 2 down riggers, head, frig, extras. Sleeps six. Bridport, VT, Lake Champlain (802) 758-2758 $8,500
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES SHASTA TRAVEL TRAILER 32'x12'. Two axle. New pitched roof. Good for Office trailer. $800.00. Call 802-265-3644.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
FARM
CASH FOR CARS AND TRUCKS. Get A Top Dollar INSTANT Offer! Running or Not! 1-888-416-2208 (888) 416-2208
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CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We're Local! 7 Days/Week. Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330
FRIEND 453-2255
Professional Land Surveyors, PC
BRISTOL, VT
20 Kimball Ave., Suite 203N South Burlington, VT 05403 802-863-1812 • 800-570-0685 www.bapls.com 50348
Marcel Brunet & Sons, Inc.
Windows & Siding
CONSTRUCTION
Boardman Street, Middlebury, VT
Brian Dwyer
1-800-682-1643 388-4077
WANTED ALL MOTORCYCLES, before 1980, Running or not. $Top CASH$ PAID! 1-315-5698094
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SNOW and ICE REMOVAL FROM ROOFS SNOWPLOWING and SANDING - Fully Insured -
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Vergennes, Vt.
Siding • Additions Roofs • Garages Replacement Windows Decks • Free Estimates!
Owned and Operated by Richard Brunet Since 1981
800-439-2644
877-2640
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www.addison-eagle.com
January 25, 2014