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Fate of Old Middle Road to be mulled By Lou Varricchio newmarketpress@ denpubs.com
John Hall
Missing Middlebury man found alive By Keith Lobdell newmarketpress@ denpubs.com MIDDLEBURY Ñ A Middlebury man has been located by police in Orlando, Fla., after he was reported missing under Ò suspiciousÓ circumstances. The Orlando Police Department has confirmed that John Hall, who is also part owner of the Westport Country Club, has been located in the area. Hall was reported missing after he had checked into the Rosen Inn Jan. 22, when he was last seen. MSGT Roger Brennan, Public Information Officer for the Orlando PD, confirmed that Hall had been located but did not say he had been the victim of a rumored car jacking. Ó Mr. Hall was indeed located this afternoon (Sunday, Jan. 26),Ó Brennan said in an e-mail to the Eagle. Ò He did not report to law enforcement that he was the victim of a car jacking.Ó Brennan added Hall was reported missing by his wife. In a previous press release, issued Jan. 25, police had said the disappearance was under suspicious circumstances.
MIDDLEBURY Ñ In the mid 1800s, Middle Road in Middlebury was a busy byway linking downtown Middlebury to the farms south of town. Farmers would ride their wagons to down along the road. Today, remnants of the abandoned old road can still be traced between Halladay Road and South Ridge Road. Now, Middle Road Ventures, LLC has filed a request for discontinuance of the Old Middle Road with the Town of Middlebury. Middle Road Ventures is the developer of the upscale South Ridge neighborhood. According to Town Manager Kathleen Ramsay, Middle Road Ventures asked that the Select Board consider discontinuing a portion of Old Middle Road, which is listed as a class 4 road CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
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Rutland student heading to West Point By Lou Varricchio
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MSJ student Claire Schmelzenbach met U.S Sen. Patrick Leahy (D) in Rutland recently.
RUTLAND Ñ Mount Saint Joseph Academy high school senior Claire Schmelzenbach of Rutland has received an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Schmelzenbach was nominated by members of VermontÕ s two U.S. senators and one representative for several military academies. She had to wait several months to see if she would be appointed by U.S. military officials. West Point, located in New York, was her top choice. Ò This is a tremendous honor, of which Miss Schmelzenbach, her family, and Christ the King School and Mount Saint Joseph Academy should be very proud,Ó said U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Barry Costello, Ret., who is a graduate of the two Rutland Catholic schools. Schmelzenbach is the president of the MSJ student government, and leads the MSJ social justice committee and the choir. She has consistently been an honor roll student throughout her high school career. =She plays multiple sports, including soccer, basketball, and track. She is a member of the MSJ soccer team and currently undefeated MSJ basketball team. Schmelzenbach is the daughter of Thomas and Jeanne Schmelzenbach. Her sister, Monica, is also a student at MSJ, and her brother Luke attends CKS.
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Solar Center at Rutland hospital comes on line RUTLAND Ñ Adding to efforts to make Rutland the solar capital of New England, the Solar Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center is now operational. The solar farm, built through collaboration between Green Mountain Power and Rutland Regional Medical Center, is a 140.4-kilowatt system showcasing a touch-screen production monitor, a walking path and educational materials for visitors. Ò The Solar Center at Rutland Regional is already making an impact, demonstrating to our employees, patients and visitors that we are committed to environmental sustainability and economic development in the region,Ó RRMC President Thomas Huebner said at the ceremony marking the projectÕ s completion last week. Ò We are proud to be contributing to RutlandÕ s revitalization, and hope this first project at the medical center is a precursor to other projects.Ó Same Sun of Vermont, based in Rutland, built the Solar Center at Rutland Regional on property surrounding two stormwater retention ponds just south of Allen Street, adjacent to the hospitalÕ s walking path, next to a parking area. GMP, which will own and maintain the solar farm under a 25-year lease agreement with Rutland Regional, will credit the
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hospital for 10 percent of the projectÕ s output. The remaining energy will be delivered to other local GMP customers. The project is part of GMPÕ s ongoing work to make Rutland the solar capital of New England, the city with the highest solar capacity per capita of any city in New England. The effort supports VermontÕ s goals to substantially expand renewable generation, and GMPÕ s commitment to support new economic development in Rutland.
Pictured above: RRMC President Thomas Huebner: “We are proud to be contributing to Rutland’s revitalization, and hope this first project at the medical center is a precursor to other projects.” Photo by Lou Varricchio
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Corps considers pipeline project permit By Lou Varricchio
lou@addison-eagle.com MIDDLEBURY Ñ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office of the District Engineer in Chittenden County has reported that it has received the permit application from Vermont Gas Systems, Inc.. The permit is for work to begin on 41.1 miles of a new 12-inch natural gas transmission line, 5.1 miles of 6-inch distribution mainlines, and 4.7 miles of local distribution lines from Colchester to Middlebury. Ò This work will temporarily impact about 23.52 acres of wetlands,Ó according to Corp news release distributed recently. Ò The northern end of the project site is located in Colchester and the southern end of the project site is located on the Middlebury.Ó The CorpsÕ decision to issue the permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impact of the proposed activity on the public interest. Based on the initial review, the Office of the District Engineer reported that it has determined that Ò the proposed work may impact properties listed inÑ or eligible for listing inÑ the National Register of Historic Places.Ó The construction of three new Vermont Gas gate stations and five new mainline valve sites, will not impact wetlands, the Corps reported. The following proposed work by Vermont Gas was published by the Corps: The transmission line and the distribution mainlines will be installed within a corridor 5070-feet wide using existing overhead utilities, roadways, and new ROWs, rights-of-way The new ROWs will be maintained at 50-feet
in width. The lines will be installed in a five-feet deep trench and cross 18,018 linear feet of wetlands and 54 waterways. Over one million sq. ft. (23.45 acres) of wetlands and approximately 1,090 sq. ft. (0.025 acre) of stream bottom will be temporarily impacted by trenching, sidecasting material, and construction matting. Pipe trenches will be backfilled with local, natural material and natural contours will be restored. When the project is completed, all temporary filling will be removed and disposed of at an upland, non-wetland location. Tree clearing within the work area will occur in about 91,124 sq. ft. (2.09 acre) of wetlands, with about 8,149 sq. ft. (0.19 acre) left to grow back. Installation of the transmission line using HDD, or horizontal directional drilling methods. The HDD-part of the project in Addison County will include three locations along Otter Creek in Vergennes and Middlebury: Ò The line will be a minimum of 10 feet below the stream bed. There will be no discharge of fill in the creek.Ó According to the Corps release, Ò Since the project involves construction from Colchester to Middlebury, Vermont Gas considered five conceptual alternative routes that utilized existing right-of-ways, with one being the proposed project.Ó The routes were evaluated using a computer review of potential impacts on land use, system risk and consequence, archaeological resources, aesthetics, wetlands, waterways, floodplains,
source protection areas, plant and wildlife habitat, additionally the overall project length, area of disturbance and project cost were also considered. New right-of-ways were not considered since they would likely involve greater impacts. “To minimize the impacts to aquatic resources the gas line will be installed by directional bore across two large wetland complexes and twelve times across perennial waterways. The project has been designed such that impacts to wetlands and waterways have been avoided
and minimized to the maximum extent practicable while maintaining the project objectives. All areas of temporarily disturbed soils, including access and construction areas will be regraded, reseeded, and restored upon project completion. The project will not involve any permanent fill within waters of the United States,Ó the Corps release reported. The Corps also reported that Vermont Gas proposes to make a generous payment to Ducks Unlimited Vermont, a conservation organization, related to construction impacts.
CHEMICAL LEAK — Three employees of Hannaford Supermarket in Middlebury were taken to Porter Hospital after inhaling chlorodifluoromethane gas, the result of a refrigerator leak Jan. 23. A local hazardous materials crew arrived at 5 a.m. The store was vented to sub-zero outside air and the leak repaired quickly. The store remained closed until 10:25 a.m. The employees were back on the job before the end of the day. Photo by Lou Varricchio
Electric vehicles are the focus of energy presentation
Amanda Beraldi and Jennifer Cortez of GMP stand in front of GMP’s all-electric Chevrolet Volt, built by General Motors, in downtown Rutland, Aug. 3, 2012. A presentation about electric cars in Vermont will be held Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 5:30 p.m., at Green Mountain Power’s Energy Innovation Center on Merchants Row in Rutland.
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RUTLAND, Vt. Ð Dr. Steven Letendre of Green Mountain College will look at the environmental and economic impact of electric vehicles on Vermont in the third presentation of the Green Mountain Power College Lecture Series. His presentation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 5:30 p.m. at Green Mountain PowerÕ s Energy Innovation Center on Merchants Row in Rutland. The monthly College Lecture Series was created as part of a recent agreement between GMP and all four Rutland County colleges to work together to bolster economic, educational and community development. The talks will be given by faculty from each of the Rutland County colleges. The presentations will explore a variety of energy issues, including the science of energy, renewable power, financial concerns and the psychology of energy use. All talks will be held at GMPÕ s new Energy Innovation Center and are free and open to the public. According to Letendre, the electrification of Vermont’s vehicle fleet presents an historic opportunity to decrease dependence on imported fuels. In his talk he will explore questions about the ability of the electric grid to charge the new vehicles, and the connection between electric vehicles and renewable sources of energy like wind and solar. Letendre is a Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies at Green Mountain College and is the Director of the degree program in ecological design and renewable energy. He also teaches economics in Green Mountain CollegeÕ s sustainable MBA program, which was one of the first of such programs in the nation. His research focuses on the economic value of distributed energy technologies, along with the regulatory and market reforms needed to realize the full value that distributed energy technologies deliver to the electric power grid. In addition to Green Mountain College, the other participating colleges are Castleton, the College of Saint Joseph, and CCV.
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From the Editor
What’s in an old road?
On Feb. 25, the Middlebury Select Board will consider a proposal by land developer Middle Road Ventures of Addison County to use part of the nearly vanished roadway of Old Middle Road as a lot for its upscale South Ridge housing development (see story this week). Old Middle Road is mostly forgotten by local residents and long out of use. There arenÕ t many records about this old road, but you can trace it through the years by consulting old town and county atlas maps. On a copy of an 1870 map of Middlebury in my library at home, you can see the roadÑ off Halladay RoadÑ is one of the primary thoroughfares from the south of town to the downtown area. Also, Creek Road, still in use along the Otter Creek, appears as a main artery. In the old days, the Ethan Allen Highway (Route 7) didnÕ t exist. Bit beginning in the early 1800s, farmers and other rural residents used old gravel roadbeds, like Middle Road, which probably began as 18th-century horse pathsÑ and existed earlier still as native footpaths. (For example, above the falls in MiddleburyÕ s Marble Works was a nexus of Indian paths which headed off to all four compass points.) Middle Road began to fade away by the 1940s, probably at the time when the Ethan Allen Highway became a faster way through town. ItÕ s probably foolish to think that the local community has any interest in leaving Old Middle Road alone After all, when it comes to upscale Ò greenÓ construction projects, most are ok with removing woods, wetlands and mountaintops; witness VermontÕ s rush to install gi-
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ant Ò greenÓ wind turbines along pristine ridge tops. We can justify progress, that is, if itÕ s the kind of progress we can get behind. Replace all those existing and proposed mountaintop wind turbines with one small nuclear power facility (which can do the work of many thousands of wind turbines and solar arrays) and youÕ d witness a moral outcry heard Ô round the world. Start a local sand pit or propose a commercial garage structure in the same place and a vocal, outraged opposition will camp outside your local public-hearing room to halt the work or, in the extreme, maybe monkey wrench your Cat (such malicious property damage has happened in the recent past). I have nothing against the South Ridge development, upscale energy-efficient homes, or wind turbines per se, but I am troubled by how our elected decision makers (and the special interests that control them) parse what is, and what is not, acceptable to bulldoze. I have no emotional bond to Old Middle Road; it is just a ghostly, grassy tract now. And no, I donÕ t think that the Old Middle Road verge has much in the way of Native American and 19th-century artifacts waiting to be uncovered, but it would be nice to think thatÑ as a community—we will look first before leveling; we have done more for even less. In the end, I suspect the Middlebury Select Board will approve the South Ridge planÑ and when it does, a little piece of MiddleburyÕ s past will have vanished forever. Louis Varricchio, the Vermont Eagle
Old Middle Road (by the low shrubs in the middle distance) as viewed from the South Ridge development in Middlebury.
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Community thanks To the editor: ARC Rutland Area and the Elks Club, co-sponsored an afternoon of dining and dancing for over 120 members, families and friends of ARC-Rutland Area. Special thanks must go to the General Electric Employees Community Concerns Fund and the folks at the Elks Lodge: Carolyn Ravenna Ð Lodge Trustee; Brian Gaura Ð Lodge Secretary; Pat Farley Ð Club Manager; Dave Sears Ð Kitchen Chairman; Patty Carbine, Chris Kiefer Cioffi – Elks Kitchen Crew; Terry Stevens and Ric Reardon Ð drink servers and Peter Kelada, Donna Gillen and Bette Parker Ð helped serve dinner. A lot of time, energy and care were given to provide our community with this event. The dinner dance is our largest in terms of people attending. Our thanks also go out to our other Christmas contributors:, VT Country Store, Lake Sunapee, Foley Property Acct., Rotary Club of Rutland, Moose Lodge 1122, and Marble Valley Lions Club; who generously donated to form this event into a seasonal success! What a wonderful and giving community the Rutland Area is and what a pleasure it is to be able to extend that level of spirit to so many people in one room. Your kind acts created an enormous amount of joy this holiday season Lisa S. Lynch, Executive Director ARC-Rutland Area United Way member agency
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Vt. agency to pay $12,000 fine MONTPELIER Ñ The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation has agreed to pay $12,000 in civil penalties and $6,000 to fund a supplemental environmental project under a proposed final judgment order entered into with the Vermont Attorney General’s Office to settle claims that the agencyÕ s R.A. LaRosa Environmental Laboratory failed to make a hazardous waste determination prior to shipment. The lab failed to timely investigate and report on a hazardous waste shipment. Ò Like all other laboratories, the agency is accountable for its non-compliance with environmental laws,Ó said Attorney General William H. Sorrell. Ò However, to its credit, the agency self-
reported these violations to our office, cooperated fully with our investigation, and took responsibility for the incident.Ó In the proposed final judgment order filed with the Washington Superior Court, Civil Division, the agency admits to three violations of VermontÕ s hazardous waste management rules. The violations were documented in a March 2013 Exception Report that the Lab sent to the agencyÕ s Waste Management & Prevention Division and the Attorney General’s Office. The SEP payment is intended to create a fund managed by the Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust to conduct audits at Vermont school laboratories and to provide grants to Vermont schools to improve school laboratory safety.
GOP dilemma To the editor: ItÕ s an interesting dilemma that the Republicans have. Now even the most diehard liberals, at least the honest ones, must concede the fact that to date, the Affordable Care Act has been a complete failure of epic proportions. Thousands of folks across the country are now dealing with the prospects of sky rocketing premiums, cancellations, and a fear of the unknown. They are suddenly finding themselves caught up in one of the greatest wealth transfer schemes the left has ever devisedÉ actually very similar to the way Vermont collects school tax, but on a much grander scale. Thousands of people that were once content fending for themselves with policies that worked for them, are now finding themselves forced into the Medicaid system. Imagine their surprise when they learn that Medicaid, being welfare, comes with strings attached. For example, assets like their homes will have to be forfeited to the government in exchange for being forced into the program. Oh, yes, itÕ s a wonderful thing this Affordable Care Act. But the best part is that Ò You Aint Seen Nothing YetÓ . To say the situation is fluid is an understatement. With almost daily updates, changes, extensions, dictates, etc. coming from Washington, how can anyone really know what to do or whatÕ s coming next? Which leads me to the interesting dilemmaÉ should Republicans sit back and gloat while this epic failure plays out before us, or should they make yet another hopeless attempt to thwart disaster? I say sit back and gloat. As long as the Senate and President’s office are controlled by Democrats, there is nothing they can do. They tried with the government shutdown, and look where that got them. Republicans should concentrate their efforts on keeping control of Congress, and picking up the Senate and/or Presidency. At that time they can start picking up the pieces. And on a local note, Gov. ShumlinÕ s control of our legislature and his handpicked committee members will make VermontÕ s march to a single payer health care system nothing more than a walk in the park. I thank my lucky stars that I wonÕ t be around to pay for that. Gary Murdock Shoreham, Vt.
The sound of tax relief To the editor: In 1938, the von Trapps fled Austria for Vermont. In 2009, Burton Snowboards fled Vermont for Austria. Pretty much tells you all you need to know, doesnÕ t it? J. Kirk Edwards (Ex-Ferrisburgh, Vt. resident) South Carolina
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FUN-DRAISING EVENT— The Middlebury Otters and the Middlebury Mystix, two women’s community ice hockey teams, proudly hosted the 15th annual “Face Off Against Breast Cancer” hockey tournament Jan. 25-26 at the Memorial Sports Center in Middlebury. By all reports, attendance was tops and the event helped raise need funds and awarreness to help fight breast cancer, which affects both women and men. Photo courtesy of Middlebury Otters
CSJ solar roof switched on in Rutland RUTLAND Ð Just months after announcing plans to contribute to Green Mountain PowerÕ s Rutland Solar Capital initiative, the College of St. Joseph is helping create clean energy on its gymnasium roof. GMP and CSJ officials announced the completion one of the largest rooftop projects in GMPÕ s service territory, an array that could become a model for future rooftop development Jan. 21. The 98-kilowatt project, known as the College of St. Joseph Solar Farm, has a perfect southern exposure. Ò We are thrilled to be able to put our gymnasium rooftop to good use, generating clean, renewable energy and contributing to the Rutland Solar Capital initiative,Ó CSJ President Rich Lloyd said. Ò It will serve as a physical symbol of the connection we are making to the GMP Energy Innovation Center and will serve as an educational tool for our students and visitors.Ó GMP President and CEO Mary Powell said she was especially pleased with the project because it makes use of otherwise unproductive space for the benefit of GMP customers. Ò Like the Creek Path Solar Farm, which was built on a brownfield, and the Stafford Hill Solar Farm, which will be built on a dormant landfill, the project represents a value-added use of the space,Ó Powell said. Ò I expect that this will be one of many rooftop projects built by the company and individual customers in the months and years ahead.Ó GMP will own and maintain the project, which was built by Positive Energy in Poultney. Under a 25-year lease with CSJ, GMP will credit the college for 10 percent of the projectÕ s output. The remaining energy will go onto the electric grid and will be consumed by local GMP customers. Ò Rooftop projects can be really challenging, but this one went very smoothly, and we hope it will be a model for other projects,Ó said Steve Costello, GMPÕ s vice president for energy innovation and customer service. Ò While there are plenty of big rooftops available, the roof has to be in really good condition, with a long life expectancy, and it has to have a southern exposure to make a solar project appropriate.Ó Ò Working with CSJ and GMP on this project was a real pleasure, and made for a very smooth installation,Ó said Khanti Munro, vice president of operations at Positive Energy. Ò This model project exemplifies the potential of strong local partnerships, and the significant value, both educational and economic, that solar
A 98-kilowatt project, known as the College of St. Joseph Solar Farm, has a perfect southern exposure. projects bring to the Rutland region. As a small solar business, this is exactly what we need to grow our work force.Ó The project name, tied to the college itself, follows GMPÕ s practice of naming its Rutland solar farms after positive attributes of the community. CSJ is one of four local colleges, including Castleton College, Community College of Vermont and Green Mountain College, which signed a collaboration agreement with GMP last year. The agreement includes a host of projects and programs, including a monthly college lecture series at GMPÕ s Energy Innovation Center, job shadowing and internship opportunities, and plans for more renewable projects. Ò We will continue to look for ways to collaborate with GMP on projects and programs that benefit the community, the college and our students,Ó Lloyd said.
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Did you know that you can drop off your redeemable bottles and cans at the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) and help the animals? Thanks to generous folks in our community, we now have a dry and secure shed for supporters to drop off redeemable bottles and cans. GE volunteers and 4 handy RCHS volunteers made it a reality for us. The shed is located at the back of the shelter on Stevens Road in Pittsford. If itÕ s more convenient you can drop the bottles and cans at Green Mountain Bottle Redemption in the Howe Center in Rutland. Just let them know theyÕ re for RCHS. Those nickels all add up so please drop off your redeemables. If you have any questions please call RCHS at 483-6700. The animals say thanks. PATSY 5 month old. Spayed Female. Blue Tick Coonhound mix. Oh gee, IÕ m an adorable gal. And IÕ m always on the go. LetÕ s go, letÕ s go. I hope my new family is an active one with lots of hikes and walks and other activities to keep me busy and entertained. You know, a tired dog is a happy dog and that goes for puppies, too. IÕ m a pretty typical
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puppy so I donÕ t have a lot of manners (I like to jump a lot) and IÕ m not housetrained. I do know how to Sit but thatÕ s all I know right now. But I’m smart so I think I’ll learn quickly if my new owner works with me. If youÕ ve got the energy and time for a gal like me please stop for a visit. PROTON 2 year old. Neutered Male. Boxer/Pit Bull mix. Goofy, adorable and fun – that’s me. I’m a terrific fella who will make a great companion for someone who enjoys hikes and other activities. IÕ m a lot of dog but I enjoy playing (oh I love toys) which is great because I will need a lot of exercise and play time to keep me happy. I really enjoy being with people and will lean into you for more love and attention and a scratch on my head. If youÕ re looking for a big dog with a big personality who will be your best friend for years to come, please stop by for a visit. SWIZZLE 2 year old. Spayed Female. Domestic Short Hair Tortoiseshell w/ White. Why hello, IÕ m Swizzle. And boy am I sassy. I was brought here to RCHS by one of the employees here at the shel-
ter because I was hanging out around her house in hopes that sheÕ d take me in until I saw that she had some crazy big dogs and then I was very glad that she brought me here. IÕ m really a lovely gal but I love to pick and choose who can pet me and when they are allowed. I’m definitely my own cat. CASPER 7 year old. Neutered Male. Domestic Short Hair Gray Tabby. I was returned to the shelter on December 27 because my previous owner said that I was a little stressed out and IÕ m hoping that my stress level in my new home will be minimal. IÕ m a great fella but I like to pick and choose when my cuddle and pet time is and IÕ ll politely let you know if now isnÕ t a good time. So if you’re looking for a lap cat I may not be the right fit but don’t let that sadden you. I’m a big guy and I’m ready to find my new home so please stop by and visit me at RCHS.
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area. On an 1870 map of Middlebury, Middle Road can be seen as the main dirt thoroughfare connecting Halladay Road with the downtown mercantile area. The old road appeared to have been well traveled in the decades before the Ethan Allen Road (U.S. Route 7) was constructed. In later years, this road was subsumed by nature and became covered by wild grass and brush. Some of the original 19th-century road elevation can still be seen in a large, private field located between Halladay Road to the south and South Ride Drive to the north. It is not known if the town is considering an archeological survey along the old roadÕ s corridor before surrendering it to development. Town officials will notify landowners adjacent to the road and the date and time of the hearing will be advertised locally.
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to the south of MRVÕ s South Ridge development. Ò A section of Old Middle Road infringes upon what project engineers have identified as the ‘most practical, lowest impact, buildable area of Lot 42Õ in the southeast corner of the property,Ó according to RamsayÕ s minutes of a recent Select Board meeting. Ò Following discussion, the Board agreed to conduct a site visit at the Middle Road Ventures property to learn more and will schedule a public hearing on the matter in late February.Ó The Select Board tour of the site has been scheduled for Feb. 25, at 3 p.m., with a public hearing following immediately afterwards, at 4:30 p.m., at Middlebury Town Offices located at 94 Main St. In partnership with Middlebury College, Middle Road Ventures has also developed a 500 kW solar facility at South Ridge. The partnership includes Charlie Kireker and John Illick. Old Middle Road has some heritage significance to the local
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State wants to fill in Rutland Airport wetlands By Lou Varricchio
lou@addison-eagle.com CLARENDON Ñ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District Engineer announced that it has received a new permit application from the Vermont Agency of Transportation to place fill in a 53,872 sq. ft. (1.23 acres) improvement zone at the Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport in Clarendon. The fill, for the construction of new runway safety area improvements, was authorized under a permit issued last year. Since the VTrans permit was issued, the Corps discovered that an extension of the airportÕ s Runway 1 Safety Area, and installation of an EMASÑ or engineered materials arrestor systemÑ cannot be constructed as shown on the permit plans. Typically, an EMAS area is built at the end of a runway with impact absorbing materials which crush under the weight of an aircraft in order to arrest acceleration. A single MSEÑ or mechanically stabilized earthÑ wall 55-feet high, was originally proposed and permitted at the south end of the runway. Additional geotechnical investigation indi-
cates that two MSE walls are necessary to ensure stability of the fill. Widening Taxiway E, from the permitted 35 feet to 50 feet, is necessary to conform to current U.S. FAA standards. To accomplish the work, additional fill is proposed in wetlands C, J and K2 in conjunction with the installation of the two MSE walls, widening the proposed taxiway, and constructing a permanent access road at the south end of the runway for construction and maintenance. An additional 11,500 sq. ft. (0.26 acre) of forested wetland will be cleared to facilitate construction. To compensate for the impacts, VTrans proposes to make a payment of $161,530.74 to Ducks Unlimited Vermont, a wildlife concervation organization. The CorpsÕ decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impact of the proposed activity on the public interest. The Corps is soliciting comments from the public as well as federal, state, and local agencies and officials. Indian tribes and other interested parties are also welcome to comment. Comments will be considered by the Corps of Engineers to determine whether to issue, modify, condition or deny the permit.
SCOUT LEADERS — Boy Scouts and leaders of Troop 539 of Vergennes completed the organization’s Leadership Skills for Troops program, a prerequisite for enrolling in advanced National Youth Leadership courses. Participating local scouts were David Bowen, Philip Armell, Michael Jewett, and Ethan Sausville. Troop leaders and advisors of Troop 539 are Jim and Janet Selleck, Rob Jewett, Dennis Armell, T.J. Springthorpe, Chris Cook, Charles Kelly, and Dave Sausville.
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Hunger in Addison County
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he Addison County Food Shelf, which is run by HOPE on Boardman Street in Middlebury, is serving numbers of people unimaginable not long ago. A few years ago we were alarmed to see 300 people a month. During October 2013, we served 644. We ended November at 711. This is in addition to the 305 Thanksgiving meal boxes provided, and the dozens of people served daily at our supermarket surplus and gleaned produce section. We are dismayed that the number of people needing food assistance has continued to climb. This has been exacerbated by recent reductions in 3 Squares (food stamp) benefits. A spot of good news is that thanks to continued work with local farmers and the Addison County Gleaning Program, plus the generosity of the community, we have been able to increase the amount of food available. Farmers and growers have donated significant amounts of produce this season, and they deserve thanks. These include Golden Russet Farm, Elmer Farm, LaLumiere Farm, Lewis Creek Farm, Orb Weaver Farm, Lakeway Farm, the Mount Abe Farm, Gildrien Farm, Neshobe Farm, Middlebury College Organic Garden,
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Open View Farm, Foggy Meadow Farm, Champlain Farm, Bread & Butter Farm, Middlebury Community Care Coalition and Nash Farm, Shelburne Farms, Marble Rose Farm, South Hardscrabble Farm, USDA PeopleÕ s Farm, North Branch Farm, Taylor Farm, Singing Cedars Farm, Leicester Farm, and various farmers who have contributed via the FarmersÕ Markets. Many individuals, schools and other groups have helped to process local foods for our freezer. This has allowed us to distribute frozen apple slices for pies as part of our holiday meal boxes. We are also revamping last yearÕ s pilot Ò Just SoupÓ project, which turns local produce into frozen soup products, provides information and education to food shelf users, and provides healthy meals for local families. Over the past months, we have received significant contributions of non-perishable food and cash from collections and special events and efforts facilitated by many, including ShawÕ s Supermarket; Middlebury Rotary Club; Hannaford Supermarket; Kinney Drugs; Middlebury Union Middle School; Patricia Hannaford Career Center; PAHCC Forestry Class; PAHCC Future Farmers of America; the Vergennes Lions Club; Middlebury Lions Club; County Tire Center; National Bank of Middle-
n response to Beverly BielloÕ s recent commentary in the Eagle, I must say that the NAEP is a terrible indicator of the state of our public schools. It picks selected schools each time and then, itÕ s done every four years with only two grades. I agree with Ms. Biello. We are not getting our moneyÕ s worth; our students are doing poorlyÑ just check the state statistics on the NECAP and you’ll that “with proficiency” is really a word of dishonor. Do you believe a person that fails almost 60 percent of an assessment to be proficient or a person that fails 25 percent of an assessment to be proficient with distinction? If this concept was transferred to the college level it would mean that summa cum laude would be a worthless academic achievement. Where in the known world would anyone who does a task, or their job, 75 percent of the time should be called proficient with distinction or even employed? Math education in Vermont just plain stinks. Data is good but visits to the classrooms is even better. You will be shocked at what many administrators and teachers are doing and how they are doing it. Various learning programs, such as Ò EverydayÓ , Ò Investiga-
bury; Middlebury Union High School; Addison County Home Health; the Crop Hunger Walk; Congregational Church of Middlebury which held its now annual collection outside local stores on the Saturday before Thanksgiving; St. StephenÕ s Church; the United Universal; Havurah; Shoreham Elementary School; and many others. Hunger is very real here in our community.
But so is generosity. Thanks to everyone who is helping to support HOPE and the Addison County Food Shelf. You are making a real difference. Jeanne Montross, M.S. Executive Director John V. Craven Community Services Center P. O. Box 165, 282 Boardman St.
Middlebury Union Middle School students raised $200 at a recent MUMS dance and used it to purchase turkeys for the Addison County Food Shelf. “Hunger is very real here in our community. But so is generosity,” according to Jeanne Montross of John V. Craven Community Services Center.
tion” and “Bridges” are awful. Try this: In a fifth-grade class, a group of students needed to calculate the area of a rectangle. It was a field requiring that so much land be available for each animal placed in the fenced area. When asked what the area of the field would be if the length of the fence was 43 feet and the width was 37 feet, the best answer was tally marks. Out of 17 children questioned, 14 agreed that this would be the best method. I watched as children made 43 groups of 37 tally marks in a fashion that has me believing that they are still counting. Ten frames, number lines for first and second graders that have never actually used place value or an actual quantity. If fingers fell off the hands of these children, almost all of their math calculating would come to a halt. If you actually had ten piles of $7 would you have any idea how much money you would have? Sure, all you do is add a zero. So, how much money is that? $70 right? If you were asked to determine how many sevens were in 84 would the information that 10 sevens is 70 help in any way? No. I would first divide the seven into the eight and put a one on the top, then I would multiply one times seven and subtract tit from eight and then bring down I would now have fourteen so I can make two sevens out of 14, so the answer would be 12. I am confused. I did what I was taught but this does not make
sense. I need to divide 27 by three. First, I determine that I cannot find any threes in two, so I wrote a zero I then multiplied it by threeÑ getting another zeroÑ and I then subtracted it from two and I brought down the seven. I now have the name number I started withÑ how come? HereÕ s a group of 10 sixth graders I encounteredÑ Ó Hey, Jim, we have added these 12 numbers up and we get a result of 1,012 but we need to find the average. How do we do it?Ó Ò HavenÕ t you done any division when you were in the elementary school,Ó I asked. Ò We need to know how divide? Wow, how does that work?Ó the children question. Ò You will need to determine how many 12s are in 1,012,Ó I replied. All of a sudden a young girl saidÑ Ó I know it, I know itÑ itÕ s 1! Ò One,Ó I said. Ò Yes, see it, itÕ s right there. Sure enoughÑ in 1,012 there is a 12.Ó No, we are not getting our moneyÕ s worth. Worst of all, our children are being cheated so much so that their being able to find a job which involves mathematics is almost nil. Jim Callahan Middlebury
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RUTLAND - RAVNAH Foot & Blood Pressure Clinics, Godnick Center, 12:30 pm. Foot Care $10, Blood Pressure, $2. MIDDLEBURY - Holy Trinity of Museology: Exhibition Space, Collections, and Audience, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info: 802-443-3168. BRISTOL - Senior Lunch, Bristol American Legion, 11 a.m-1 p.m. Sponsored by CVAA. Bring your own place setting. $4 suggested donation; Reservations Required. Info: 1-800-6425119. MIDDLEBURY - Ò Move2Change,Ó Mahaney Center for the Arts, 12 p.m. Free. Info: 802-4433168.
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RUTLAND - Grief Support Group, RAVNAH, 12-1:30 pm. Info: 802-770-1516. MIDDLEBURY - Ò FlickerÓ Dance Performances, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 7 p.m. Free. MIDDLEBURY - Ò CoriolanusÓ , Town Hall Theater, 7 p.m. Tickets $17/$10 students. Info: 802-382-9222. RUTLAND - Southwest Freedom Riders Monthly Meeting, DennyÕ s Restaurant, 7 p.m. Info: 888-299-SWFR.
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BRANDON - Rachel Ries, Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. Admission $15 with a pre-concert dinner available for $15. Reservations required. Info:802-465-4071. RUTLAN- 12th Annual Winter Fest, Giorgetti
Park, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 802-773-1822. LINCOLN- Spaghetti Dinner, Burnham Hall, 4-6:30 p.m. Benefit s Lincoln Cooperative Preschool. $7/adults, $5/seniors, $3/children 7-11, Free/Children under 7. RUTLAND - Violinist Aleksey Semenenko, Paramount Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets $20/$10. Info: 802-775-0903. MIDDLEBURY - Toast, Two Brothers Tavern, 9 p.m. $3.
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RUTLAND- Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce and Rutland Economic Development Corporation Legislative Breakfast, Franklin Conference Center, 7:30 a.m. $10/person, includes breakfast buffet. RSVP required. Info: 802-773-2747. RUTLAND - National Broadway Tour: The Addams Family, Paramount Theatre, 7 p.m. Tickets $49.50/$59.50. Info: 802-775-0903. Tuesday, Feb. 4 MONKTON - Valerie Mullin Meet & Greet, Friends Methodist Church Hall, 6-7:30 p.m. Meet the Republican candidate for Vermont House Representative Addison 4. MIDDLEBURY - Karaoke, Two Brothers Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.
Jan. 10 until Feb. 28. Open Tuesday-Friday from 12-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m-5 p.m. Info: 802775-0062. RUTLAND - Indoor Flea Market, across the road from the Vermont FarmersÕ Food Center. Open every Saturday in January. BURLINGTON - Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group, meets the second Tuesday of each month at HOPE Lodge (237 East Ave, Burlington). Info: (802) 274-4990 MIDDLEBURY - Observing Vermont Architecture at Middlebury College Museum of Art
(Overbrook Gallery). Exhibit runs Jan 7- March 23. Free admission. InfoÓ 802-443-3168. BRANDON - Brandon Lions Club meets first and third Tuesdays of the month, 7 p.m. Brandon Senior Center, 1591 Forest Dale Rd. Info: 247-3490. RUTLAND - Vermont FarmersÕ Market. Indoors in FarmersÕ Market facility, every Saturday from 9 a.m-2 p.m. Local produce, meats, baked goods, jams, crafts, and prepared foods. Info: vtfarmersmarket.org.
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MIDDLEBURY- Bluegrass Music Lessons for Teenagers, Town Hall Theater, 3:30-5 p.m. Classes meet Wednesdays through April 2. Info: 802-388-1436. RUTLAND - Full House Exhibit at the Chaffee Art Center Downtown. Exhibit runs
A VERMONT FIRST — Okemo Mountain Resort’s Amp Energy Superpipe made its season debut last week as the first halfpipe to open east of Colorado. Measuring 500 feet in length, the Supe has 18-foot high walls and a span of 54 feet between decks. The slope angle is 16 degrees achieved with a depth of 14 feet of snow under the bottom of the pipe at the high end. The total amount of snow required to build the Supe was 51 acre-feet, which required more than 10 million gallons of water.
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Ex Midd player in Super Bowl 48 From News & Staff Reports lou@addison-eagle.com
MIDDLEBURY Ñ Former Middlebury College student and athlete Steven Hauschka will have a prominent role during the upcoming Seattle Seahawks versus Denver Broncos Super Bowl Game. Super Bowl 48 will be played Feb. 2 in the Meadowlands, N.J. Hauschka is the current football placekicker for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. Prior to his NFL career, he played college football at Middlebury College as well as North Carolina State University.
Before joining Seattle, Hauschka was a team member of the Baltimore Ravens, Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, Las Vegas Locomotives, and Denver Broncos. Hauschka spent his youth in Needham, Mass., where he also played varsity soccer and lacrosse at Needham High School. Following high school graduation in 2003, Hauschka went to Middlebury College; he graduated with a B.A. degree in neuroscience in 2007. According to the Baltimore Sun Ravens Insider Blog, Ò In 2003, he was cut from the (Middlebury) men’s varsity soccer team and finished the season on junior varsity. Prior to his sophomore soccer season, Hauschka was urged to try out for the football team. In his three seasons
with the Panthers he was a two-time All-NESCAC selection as both a kicker and punter. He owns the schoolÕ s single-season and career records for field goals. He was named a District I Academic All-American by CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors Association) during his senior year. Hauschka was also a member of the Middlebury College lacrosse team.Ó Wikipedia reports that, Ò In week 4 of the 2013 season, Hauschka kicked a 45-yard field goal to give the Seahawks a come-from-behind overtime victory against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. The final score was 23-20, after trailing the Texans 20-3 in the first half. Thanks to HauschkaÕ s game-winning kick, the Seahawks went 4-0 for the first time in franchise history.Ó
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Teachers get outstanding marks New way to track water quality VERGENNESÑ Vergennes Union High School teacher Matt DeBlois is patient, kind, humorous and keenly intelligent. He demonstrates the perfect combination of humor and sensitivity and always goes the extra mile for his students, not just in French, but in Morning Meeting, or Call-Back. His humor is contagious and always cheers you up when youÕ re down. DeBlois challenges his students academically; he supports them and never gives up on them. He is always there to give thoughtful, intelligent, and honest advice to colleagues. He cares deeply about his students and VUHS as an institution. He has displayed outstanding leadership as a teacher and has put the student front-and-center of everything we do as a school. At Vergennes Union Elementary School, Jennifer Kingsley has received the nomination for the UVM Outstanding Teacher of the Year for Vergennes Union Elementary School. She is a valuable member of our school community and one who always demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to assist others. She willingly shares her expertise about ways to incorporate technology into her instruction. KingsleyÕ s nomination comes as results of her willingness to strive to always improve her classroom management system, her daily in-
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MIDDLEBURY — Not all Vermonters enjoy the benefits of drinking from treated and monitored town water supplies. Many residents still rely on drilled wells and natural springs where the source of their water, let alone what stuff is in the run off from nearby agriculture, is largely unknown. While testing rural water is still up to individuals, those using municipal water sources can now learn more about the quality of their municipal water supplies. This month, the State of Vermont has kicked-off a new Internet-based tool for checking on the quality of drinking water supplied by 100 community water systems serving 400,000 residents across the state. Both the Health Department and the Department of Environmental Conservation have pooled resoruces to create a data display that tracks the presence of 10 contaminants; substances such as arsenic, nitrate, natural uranium and atrazine are all tracked by the state website. According to a news release, Vermont Department of Health’s Communication Office reports that yearly concentrations of contaminants are tracked and then compared to the permitted levels by state and federal authorities. “We wanted to provide a site for people to learn more about water quality and health issues in the towns where they live,Ó said David Grass, environmental health surveillance chief. llen Parr Doering, deputy director of the DECÕ s Division of Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection, said Ò overall, public water providers are doing a very good job meeting the standards of the Vermont Water Supply Rule, and are providing not only safe drinking water, but also a reliable and adequate supply.” Doering also noted that the new data display is part of an effort by the state to help residents better understand environmental health topics within communities.
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MONTPELIER Ñ In early 21st century America, politicians, social activists, even entertainers, are obsessed with race issues; thereÕ s little evidence that Martin Luther King Jr.Õ s vision of a Ò colorlessÓ society is about to emerge anytime soon. When it comes to race in Vermont, the abolition of slaveryÑ mandated by the Green Mountain StateÕ s 1777 constitutionÑ has become a point of pride for many Vermonters, according to the Vermont Historical Society. The societyÕ s newest book, titled Ò The Problem of Slavery in Early Vermont, 1777-1810Ó , is bound to renew the discussion of race here and beyond. The book’s author, Harvey Amani Whitfield, said will unveil the new book Feb. 6, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Vermont History Museum at 109 State St. in Montpelier. Early acclaim indicates Whitfield’s book will provide new insightÑ and researchÑ into VermontÕ s past. For example, historian T.H. Breen, author of Ò American Insurgency, American Pa-
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triotism: The Revolution of the People”, things Whitfield’s book is Ò impressiveÓ with implications beyond Vermont. Ò From time to time, an historian comes along and overturns everything we thought we knew about an event in the past,Ó Breen said. “Whitfield is such a scholar. Employing impressive skills as a historical detective, he has mined the archives to show that contrary to the claims of many respected textbooks, the celebrated Vermont Constitution of 1777 did not in fact end slavery. Whitfield reconstructs how for almost three decades leading figures in the state owned and sold black people. This is an important contribution to the study of race and racism in Revolutionary America.Ó Front and center in Whitfield’s book is a somewhat controversial exploration of the Republic of VermontÕ s constitution. Did it actually end slavery here in 1777 or did the practice continue until the start of the War of 1812? Whitfield may have the definitive answer. The Feb. 6 event is free or more details about it and how to order the book, call 802-479-8519.
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Campaign finance law passes in Montpelier S. 82 said to be unfair to independents From News & Staff Reports MONTPELIER Ñ The Vermont State House of Representatives passed S.82, a campaign finance reform law, 124-15, Jan. 9. Vermont elections, technically, have operated without campaign contribution limits since 2006 when the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the limits in place as a violation of the First Amendment. This bill is the culmination of years of failed attempts in the legislature to pass something that will most probably meet constitutional muster. In effect, S.82 caps donations to statewide candidates at $4000 from a single source (individuals, corporations and PACs); at $1500 for state senate candidates; and at $1000 for state house candidates. There is no limit on contributions to any candidate from a political party. Political parties may collect as much as $10,000 from a single source, and as much as $60,000 from a national party. S.82 also allows for electronic filing of campaign reports by candidates and for slightly more rigorous reporting requirements, increasing transparency. The major problem with the bill is that it is unfair to independent and minor party candidates. Where it allows political parties to donate unlimited amounts
of money to candidates, Independents have no parties from which to receive such support, and minor parties, such as the Progressive Party, have no national party from which to draw financial support. Under S.82, they are left with no alternative means to make up the difference. The bill does nothing to prohibit corporations from contributing directly to candidates in Vermont, despite the fact that on April 19, 2012 the Vermont House passed a resolution in the wake of the Citizens United Supreme Court Case calling for a Constitutional Amendment barring corporate money in the political process. That vote was 92-40, and can found on page 1102 of the House Journal for that day. A cross referencing of the two votes might prove enlightening. Vermont has successfully run elections with, for all intents and purposes, no campaign finance law on the books since 2006. This impressive track record leaves one wondering why we need this bill at all. Is it really a solution in search of a non-existant problem? All campaign finance laws are inherently about incumbent politicians writing the rules by which they expect to be reelected, defeating their challengers in the process. As such, the public should always beware. As Eecorded in the House Journal, Thursday, January 9, 2014: Ò Shall the report of Committee of Conference be adopted? was decided in the affirmative. Yeas, 124. Nays, 15.” How they voted locally: Thomas Burditt (R-West Rutland) -YES William Canfield (R/D-Fair Haven) -YES Stephen Carr (D-Brandon) -YES
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Snowblower, Troybilt 30” heavy duty 2 stage, 10HP, elec start & light. Great shape, runs exc, owners manual & original invoice, new $1525, sell $525. 518-222-9802 SNOWPLOW COMPLETE FISHER Minute Mount 2 for either a 2001 or 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. $2,400.00. 518-494-4625. Sun Tec Skylte, new, 2'x4' to fit 24” rafter space. New cost $408+ tax, sell $250 OBO. 518-668-3367 Winslow Free Standing Pellet Stove, glass door, thermostat controlled, $1500. 518-623-2246 12pm-6pm FURNITURE LOVE SEAT ROCKER/RECLINERwith console to hold your drinks and store your remotes. Chocolate color. Just over 2 months old...too bulky for our little space. Paid $1,099.00. Asking $800.00. Call (802) 759-3305. GENERAL !!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch. 1930-1980. Top Dollar paid!! Call Toll Free 1-866-433-8277 $10 Funeral Insurance - Guaranteed Acceptance - No Exam. As Low As $10/month for Final Expense - Call (888) 271-0730 now.
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February 1, 2014 WANTED TO BUY WANTED-ASPEN LOGS AND PULPWOOD NORTHEASTERN PRODUCTS CORP (NEPCO) is buying Aspen logs and/or Pulpwood at its processing location at: 115 Sweet Road, Warrensburg, NY 12885. Log Species-100% Aspen (Popple) Log Length-8'0" Log Diameter-6" min, 24" max Logs should be clean, straight and with a minimum of center rot. Loads will be stick scaled and paid for at the time of delivery. Yard hours are M-Thu 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Call log buyer for current pricing! 1-800-873-8233 ext. 202 APARTMENT RENTALS 3 Apartments for rent in Ticonderoga area. Call 518-585-6705 ask for Darlene Crown Point – 2 bdrm, stove & refrig included, W/D hook-up, no pets. $450/mo. + util. 518-3043429 North Creek Efficiency Units for working adults, all util & cable TV include, NO security, furnished laundry room, $125/wk. 518-2514460 Port Henry – 1 BDRM/1 BA, completely renovated, W/D incl, walking distance to downtown, $550/mo. 802-922-0714 PORT HENRY. 1BR and 2BR Apartments. Downtown, close to grocery store, shopping, services. $475 and $500. 802-363-3341. Retired or looking for a quiet place to live? Here is a small ground floor, 1 bdrm apt, suitable for single or couple, located in a very nice neighborhood in Ticonderoga Village, off street parking, large yard, coin operated laundry. Apt is modern w/gas fireplace & new carpet. No pets. References & lease required, $495/mo. + security deposit. 518-585-2224 or 518586-6477. RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE. Meals, transportation, activities daily. Short Leases. Monthly specials! Call (877) 2104130 Ticonderoga – 1bdrm, heat/trash removal incl. Walking distance to village, sec & ref required. $550/mo. 518-586-4554 Ticonderoga – 2bdrm, upstairs. Heat, hot water, elec, garbage, snow removal, mowing incl. NO SMOKING! $750/mo. Sec & ref required. 518-570-8119 Ticonderoga – 3 bdrm apt, covered porch, large yard, $650/mo. + util. Call Richard 518-615-7551 Ticonderoga – Cozy 1 Bdrm,1st Floor, hardwood floors, applicances incl, $550/mo + deposit & refs required, 802-758-3276 Ticonderoga Mt Vista Apts – 3bdrm $608 rent + util. No smokers. Rental assistance may be avail; must meet eligibility requirements. 518-584-4543 NYS TDD Relay Service 1-800-421-1220 Handicap Accessible, Equal Housing Opportunity Ticonderoga – Pad Factory by the River. Nice 1bdrm, 2nd floor. Incl heat, hot water, garbage removal, covered parking. 1 year lease & ref required, no pets, avail 2/1, $550/mo + $550 security. 518338-7213 Juggling Your Budget? Advertise Small, Get Big Results! Call 518-873-6368
HOME RENTALS Crown Point – 2bdrm, appliances incl, ref & deposit requ, $625/mo. 518-597-3935 Crown Point – 5bdrm house, $650/mo, ref & deposit required. 518-597-3935 Crown Point – cute, cozy 3 bdrm/2 bath, A frame, porch, ½ acre, $83k. 518-351-5063, 860673-6119 or 917-679-4449 Lovely Single Family Home, 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath. To trade, swap, sell for equal value home in area, $129,000. Located in beautiful Edgewater, FL. 518-696-2829 Moriah – 3-4 bdrm home. Breathtaking views, private, fireplace, OHW heat, 7.3 acres, covered patio, storage shed. Sec & ref required. 518-597-3270 MOBILE HOME RENTALS Crown Point – trailer on large lot, 2 bdrm/2 full bath, laundry room incl W/D, short distance to CP Bridge, lots of parking, private backyard, includes trash removal, many new renovations, avail immediately, must have good references, $600/mo. + utilities. 518321-4134 Johnsburg – 2 bdrm/2bath on corner lot, not in trailer park. No smoking/pets. MUST have ref, sec & 1st months rent. All util paid by tenant. Call 518-251-3990. Avail mid-January. Johnsburg- 2bdrm/2ba on corner lot, not in trailer park. No smoking or pets. MUST have ref, sec & 1st months rent. All util paid by tenant. Avail mid-January. 518-251-3990 North River – 2bdrm/2ba in trailer park. No smoking or pets. MUST have ref, security & 1st months rent. All util paid by tenant. $550/mo. 518-251-3990 North River – 3bdrm/2bath mobile home in trailer park. No smoking/pets. MUST have ref, sec & 1st months rent. All util paid by tenant. $550/mo. 518-251-3990. VACATION PROPERTY RENTALS WARM WEATHER IS YEAR ROUND In Aruba. The water is safe, and the dining is fantastic. Walk out to the beach. 3-Bedroom weeks available. Sleeps 8. $3500. Email: carolaction@aol.com for more information. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Port Henry Duplex Apartment Building, completely renoved, excellent rental history, some owner financing avail, $69K. 518-5468247 LAND Brant Lake 9.1 acre building lot for sale by owner, Harris Road, $63K. 518-494-3174 Crown Point Land – 53 Peasley Rd. Property offers 3.5 acres on Putnam Creek w/600' of road frontage, a 50' x 30' 2 story fram barn w/elec & oil heat. Zones residential. Can be converted or build new. Beautiful spot & minutes to the Northway or Ticonderoga, $65K. Purdy Realty, LLC 338-1117 Call Frank Villanova 878-4275 Cell Crown Point, 600' + on Putts Creek, 2.78 acres, 20' x 32' liveable building. Fix up or tear down & rebuild, $30K FIRM, quick sale. 518-354-7167 Schroon Lake – leased land w/camp in excellent cond, 50' lakefront, 48' wooden dock, asking $50K. Call for details 518-4957683 Schroon Lake Waterfront Camp on leased land. Screened porch, 32' aluminum dock + more, $37K. 518-569-6907
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STONEY CREEK 50 Acres secluded easy access 1800 ft. black top frontage, mountain views, Stoney Creek, NY $89,900, no interest financing. 518-696-2829 FARMFARM666@yahoo.com Town of Lake George ½ acre building lot. Access to Village water. Ideal for build-out basement. $47,000. Will hold mortgage for qualified buyer, 20% down. 518668-0179 or 518-321-3347
Lovely Single Family Home, 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath. To trade, swap, sell for equal value home in area, $129,000. Located in beautiful Edgewater, FL. 518-696-2829 PARADOX HOME FOR SALE By Owner, Schroon Lake School District, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, fully renovated, 2 garages, shed, large fire place, $149,900. No owner terms. See forsalebyowner.com Listing ID# 23972428.
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VACATION PROPERTY Lovely Single Family Home, 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath. To trade, swap, sell for equal value home in area, $129,000. Located in beautiful Edgewater, FL. 518-696-2829 AUTOMOTIVE $21 Car Insurance - Instant Quote - All Credit Types - Find Out If You Qualify - As Low As $21/Month. Call (888) 291-2920. HOME IMPROVEMENTS BE ENERGY INDEPENDENT. MAXIM OUTDOOR WOOD PELLET FURNACE by Central Boiler features automatic power ignition. Heats multiple buildings. Boivin Farm Supply 802-2362389 REAL ESTATE 1 ACRE OF LAND at Wood Rd., West Chazy, NY, close to schools, nice location. Please call 518-4932478 for more information. 40 ACRES $155/MONTH $499 down. Immediate financing. No qualifications. No penalties. NW Nevada near Reno. Call Earl 1-949632-7066. www.CheapRuralProperty.com ADIRONDACK "BY OWNER" AdkByOwner.com 1000+ photo listings of local real estate for sale, vacation rentals & timeshares. Owners: List with us for only $299 per year. Visit on-line or call 518-891-9919 BUILDING AND LOT in Moriah 1.3+ acres, paved driveway, town water and sewer. Can be used for residential and/or commercial, Asking $45,000. 518-546-3568
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