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December 7, 2013

Police searching for missing Ripton man

By Lou Varricchio newmarketpress@denpubs.com

RIPTON Ñ Vermont State Police officials in New Haven are requesting the public’s help in locating James Daignault, born March 25, 1959.

Daignault was reported missing in Ripton on Nov. 25, according to the VSP. Daignault was last seen Nov. 23, at approximately 10 a.m., leaving his residence in Ripton.

Daignault was enroute to the food shelf in Burlington and never returned, according to friends.

Police said that Daignault was last seen at the Middlesex Park and Ride where he had met friends to go to the food shelf. They later returned him to his vehicle at the park and ride area Nov. 24, at approximately 2:30 p.m.

Daignault was driving a 2001 maroon Plymouth Neon with Vermont registration FMM551. He was wearing camouflage suspenders, a hunter (dayglow) orange “zombie” tshirt and grey sneakers.

Anyone with any information is requested to call the Vermont State Police New Haven barracks at 802388-4919.

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By Lou Varricchio

newmarketpress@denpubs.com MIDDLEBURY — At a recent Middlebury Select Board meeting, Creek Road resident Alpine Bingham presented an alternative proposal for relocating the Middlebury Town Offices and Recreation facilities—as a single facility—on the Sabourin property located across U.S. Route 7 from the Shea Motors Chevrolet dealership.

Bingham’s preferred site appears to be both more open and more accessible than the proposed downtown site with less traffic congestion.

Parking for residents conducting business with the town as well as during election voting would be easier at the Sabourin compared to the “official” downtown site.

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Third graders at Barstow Memorial School in Chittenden joined teacher Jennifer Buzzell to display their new dictionaries donated by Rutland South Rotary Club through Project Dictionary. For 12 years, Rutland South Rotary has participated in the project, a non-profit charitable organization founded by Mary French. Other local schools receiving books were Barstow, Christ the King, Clarendon, Proctor, Rutland Christian, Rutland Intermediate, Rutland Town, and West Rutland schools.

Tree farm owner puts robbery behind him

By Lou Varricchio

No IHOP for Rutland

By Elicia Mailhiot newmarketpress@denpubs.com

RUTLAND — Rutland residents who have been anticipating an IHOP will have to continue traveling to South Burlington to fill their franchise pancake cravings.

The property will now be home to the area’s newest gastropub.

A new application with the Rutland City Zoning Office indicates that the facility will become the second location for the Vermont Tap House. The Williston-based restaurant is owned by the Handy Family, the same family who owns IHOP and planned to originally move into the property.

Pete Guendel owner of Pete’s Pines and Needles in Waltham, Vt. After the December 2012 robbery of his Christmas tree farm, he’s finally able to put his personal year-long battle for justice behind him.

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newmarketpress@denpubs.com WALTHAM — Pete Guendel, owner of Pete’s Pines and Needles located on Plank Road in Waltham, has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season.

After the December 2012 robbery of his Christmas tree farm, the part-time small business owner is finally able to put his personal, year-long battle for justice behind him.

On Nov. 18, Guendel’s friend and former coworker, Neil Scichitano of Colchester, was sentenced during a morning session in Addison County Court. Scichitano had pleaded guilty to felony burglary in the same court on Sept. 16.

“According to Debra James, Addison County’s victim advocate in a letter to me in September, the state agreed to be capped at arguing for a sentence of four months to four years to serve in jail,” Guendel said. “It was more like three months.”

Guendel’s ordeal began in the early 2000s, when he befriended Scichitano.

The men were employees of Belden Wire and Cable in Essex. But when Belden closed its doors in 2005, both men lost their jobs, however, they kept up a casual friendship. Scichitano would occasionally drop by Pete’s Pines and Needles during the intervening time.

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Legion collecting stamps to help Veterans Home

By Lou Varricchio

newmarketpress@denpubs.com VERGENNES — The Vergennes American Legion Auxiliary is collecting Shaw’s Supermarkets stamps for acquiring Rachael Ray Dinnerware.

For every 20 stamps collected a free Ray dish may be selected from Shaw’s.

All dinnerware collected will be donated

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“A little background—I opened my part-time tree business in 1995,” Guendel said. “I’ve never made a lot of money at it, and have had my share of tree thefts, but it was something I liked to do because I love trees. I look forward to the families who come out here to pick out their Christmas trees.”

Then on Dec. 5, 2012, Scichitano visited Guendel; he was chummy and entered the adjoining home with the business owner.

At the time, Guendel had stashed approximately $5,600 in business cash and check sales in his kitchen refrigerator for short-term safe keeping, or so he thought.

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The Veterans Home is transitional housing for previously homeless veterans.

All veterans who successfully graduate from the program then move into apartments within their communities.

“These veterans need everything it takes to set up an apartment and these dishes will be a tremendous help to numerous veterans,” according to auxiliary member Pam Norton. “With the generous

“I didn’t think much about it at the time, but I left Neil in the kitchen for a few minutes, then returned,” Guendel said. “We chatted a bit and then he departed. The money was still in the fridge after he left the premises.”

A few days later, Guendel returned home and opened the kitchen ‘fridge to discover that the money was missing.

Thanks to video-surveillance system installed at his residence and tree farm, Guendel was able to playback what the timestamped DVR unit had recorded automatically thanks to electronic motion-detector sensors; he quickly identified Scichitano entering the property at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 7.

Later, meeting face-to-face with Scichitano, Guendel asked that the stolen money be re-

help of the Legion family and community members, we have collected enough stamps for 13 sets of dishes. If you are not collecting the stamps yourself, please consider collecting them and donating them to us so we may serve as many veterans as possible.”

Stamps may be dropped off at Post 14 or mailed to American Legion Auxiliary, 100 Armory Lane, Vergennes, Vt. 05491.

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“I didn’t want to get the police involved,” Guendal said. However, as Guendel tells it, his more than generous offer of personal restitution was shrugged off by his friend.

Feeling lost and betrayed after the conversation, Guendel decided it was time to contact the Vermont State Police.

Now, after nearly a year of meetings with lawyers and the Office of the State’s Attorney, Guendel feels he can—at last—put the incident behind him.

“There is justice even though I had to put my own retirement funds into making up for the theft shortfall last year,” Guendel said. “I am thankful for the State Police, our legal system, and my girlfriend Fran O’Connell; she was a support to me through

this.”

Now Guendel, who splits his time between doing handy man work and running the tree farm, is gearing up for his 18th holiday season; he is getting his Christmas trees ready for sale between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve. “I’ll be open between 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. this season,” he said, “but this time I’m looking ahead, not back. But just like in past years, I will offer a few trees that I will be happy to donate to nonprofit groups—local schools, churches, and libraries. So, please contact me if you represent one of these groups and if don’t have the funds for a tree this year.”

For Pete Guendel, Christmas 2013 will be an especially merry one, considering that he’d probably rather forget Christmas past.

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Continued from page 1 In recent weeks, some residents have protested the town plans which involve controversial arrangements with Middlebury College.

The downtown site, favored by most town officials, is next to the Ilsley Public Library downtown. However, limited parking in the surrounding area would create a problem which the Sabourin site would rectify.

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A video recording of the Nov. 18 meeting and Bingham presentation is available on the Middlebury Community Television website: www.middleburycommunitytv.org.

Right: A view of a small portion of the Sabourin property located—looking to the northwest—across U.S. Route 7 from Shea Motors and suggested by resident Alpine Bingham for the new Middlebury Town Offices site.

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The lost art of medicine

t seems you can’t go many places without running into someone over the age of 55 talking about Obama Care and their own personal health care concerns.

At a recent family gathering, the idea came up that maybe our entire health-care system had lost the good old-fashioned “art” of medicine.

Personally, I think it started when doctors stopped making house calls and patients became commodities stuck in waiting rooms.

I am a skeptic, so I don’t believe in the promises of today’s social engineers and reformers; honestly, you’re either a child or a Kool-Aid fan if you think the Law of Obama Care will stop—let alone improve—our health-care apparatus.

The notion of medicine’s lost art was sparked when my 96-year-old mother, 60-something sister, and I were watching a rerun of a 1972 television episode of “Gunsmoke”.

There, on the Me-T.V. Network “Gunsmoke” showing, acerbic, ol’ Doc Adams of Dodge City, Kan.—played by the late actor Milburn Stone—was dispensing common sense, personal advice, and cures-of-the-day without ever asking to see a copy of a sodbuster’s insurance policy.

First, my sister said that she wished that her doctor was as “neighborly” as Doc Adams (ok, minus the occasional use of medical leeches) and then my mother said that she wished her doctor was “less of a lab technician and more of a normal human being.” We laughed. I came away from the “Gunsmoke” broadcast wondering about medicine’s lost and softer past.

A few weeks later, a book publicist I have chatted with by telephone, Virginia Grimsley, posted an announcement about a new book that she was representing, titled “For Better or Worse: Lurching from Crisis-to-Crisis in America’s Medical Morass”. The book was written by Ruth Fenner Barash. The title intrigued me; I had to get an advance copy and read it.

I learned that Ruth had studied philosophy at City College of New York and attended graduate school at the University of Chicago. She is an intelligent, cultured woman—now widowed—with an eye for the world around her and a natural talent for writing.

I learned that Ruth, and her late husband Philip Barash, had been long-time New York City dwellers; they had been poised to enjoy a long retirement together. I should mention that Philip, a U.S. Army veteran who’d served in the Korean War, was an attorney, so the couple were not hurting financially.

“A problem that the Barashs didn’t foresee was navigating their own country’s health-care system,” according to Grimsley. “In the most prominent city of the wealthiest nation on the planet, how bad could it be?”

“Philip’s health problems began in 1988 and steadily continued until his death in 2012,” according to Ruth, who boldly shares her deeply personal health-care experiences in the new book.

“We were in and out of doctors offices, hospitals and emergency rooms a lot, and I was shocked by the lack of compassion we frequently encountered, as well as the number of health-care professionals who simply are not good diagnosti-

cians,” she says At its heart, Ruth’s book tells the story of her husband’s death.

It includes shocking accounts of “medical mismanagement, excesses, useless interventions” and “a sometimes complete disregard for pain—even when there was no hope of healing.”

Out loud, in print, Ruth wonders what happened— “The art of intuitive, compassionate health care is dying as doctors rely more on technology and are guided through an arbitrary template established by insurance company policies,” she says.

Perhaps the best thing about Ruth’s book is that she shares with readers the many hard lessons she learned following Philip’s death. In her own words, she learned lessons “while navigating overcrowded and dingy emergency room lobbies, callous staff, and tech-absorbed doctors.”

So, here’s Ruth’s advice—distilled—for surviving the health-care system which, I fear, is bound to grow worse as government intrudes ever more in our personal lives, thanks to terrible politicians and their legislative mess of Obama Care: • Get a family, friend or community advocate: “Through the years of Philip’s health problems, we encountered extreme kindness, thoughtfulness and high intelligence; we were also confronted with arrogance, indifference and self-serving staff during some of the worst moments,” Ruth notes. “As hard as it was for both of us, we always knew we had each other. If and when you find yourself requiring medical assistance, avoid going it alone; it will be exponentially more difficult, and your chance for survival will exponentially decrease.”

• Ask what benefits a proposed treatment will have: “We all like to think we have good doctors, and that if we’re hospitalized, we’ll be competently cared for,” Ruth adds. “We also like to think Santa will bring us nice presents if we’ve been good children. Realize that invasive and expensive tests are often not necessary; in fact, they often make things worse.

Be as skeptical about a procedure proposed by a doctor as you would by any salesman.”

• Stay well—don’t get sick: “While this may seem like a facetious bit of advice, since we all succumb to illness at some point—it’s actually a sincere sentiment,” Ruth tells. “Do not take your health for granted; do not think ‘they’ will invent a quick fix between now and the time you find yourself in need of serious medical attention. Unnecessary health risks such as smoking, illegal drug use, excessive alcohol intake, and a diet filled with sugar, salt and fat will take you sooner rather than later...”

Ruth’s experience, as told in her book, occurred just last year—in a time before Obama Care. So, best to prepare and take lessons from the author before you, too, become a victim of America’s brave new world of government-run health care.

Lou Varricchio/The Vermont Eagle

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The season of traditions

viduals from the earlier ne of the joys generation valued and in living life shared the tradition. to the fullest It’s those stories passed is the opportunity each down and shared that year to renew and celmake these events so ebrate certain traditions. very personal.

Holiday preparations, Giving and sharing meals, decorations, muare what make these sic and conversation traditions so personal serve to bring family and and so valued. As the friends together while Dan Alexander years pass we realstrengthening the bond Thoughts from ize that what we were between them. Some tragiven, what was shared Behind the Pressline ditions are marked by with us, is perhaps the certain events. Seasonal greatest of gifts we changes, sporting events, have ever received. The only thing religious celebrations, parties and gatherings all serve to bring us togeth- that makes that feeling even more prized is when you can pass along the er to cope with life’s ups and down, providing joy and special meaning to same joy to the next generation.

Each generation updates the tradithe connections we share.

Some traditions are ancient, pass- tion, adds its own personal touches but in most cases retains the core ing from generation to generation, renewed and passed down as valuable warmth and love in the same manner that it was given. Technology and heirloom. Others may be passing and while only short-lived, served to mark changing times play an important role in how we celebrate these traditions a special time in one’s life. but it’s never been about the method Thanksgiving serves as an important kickoff to many of the traditions of celebration. True traditions have important in our lives. We each have always been about the people and the ability to share experiences while those that are unique and very personal, but throughout your life they passing along the values we find so conjure special memories and warm important.

So as we race through this short thoughts of years gone by. Even when holiday season take time to cherish we suffer through some unbearable portion or a meal gone bad it’s the these annual traditions that all too often come and go in the blink of eye. lasting memory that builds those Give thanks for the family and friends unique layers on the tradition that furwith whom you’ve shared your tradither enriches the shared memory.

Unfortunately as time marches on tions over the years. Realize that it’s so do some of the traditions that stood your honor and responsibility to pass along these traditions to the future firm throughout the years. Traditions generations. Know that these simple change as a result of many factors. The passing of time, places and people can traditions serve as the fabric of our affect those events over the years. In democratic nation and nothing does more to strengthen that fabric than to some cases only then do we begin to share these valuable traditions with appreciate the value of those tradipride, joy and love. tions and the effort put forth by those All traditions, old and new are to be who made them special to you. respected as a celebration of the freeThere is an important lesson to certain traditions. The most important dom we all enjoy in a country that is unlike any other. May this season of lesson is the ability to share your traditions with others, inviting them into traditions be memorable for you and those with whom you share your prethe unique experience that was once cious memories. new to you. While the tradition may evolve over time the ability to pass Dan Alexander is associate pubalong from previous generations not lisher of New Market Press. He may be only the importance of the tradition reached at dan@newmarketpressvt.com. but the manner in which those indi-

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Time Capsule: The morning Henry Day fought back

By Lou Varricchio

newmarketpress@denpubs. com RIPTON — On Oct. 2, 1910, the sleepy mountain village of Ripton, Vt., experienced one of the most flamboyant crimes in its 232-year-old history.

Retailer Henry Day, owner of the town’s general store—which included the Ripton Post Office, just as it does today—was sound asleep during the wee small hours of Oct. 2.

Around 3:30 a.m., the town’s most prosperous businessman was awakened by the concussion of a loud explosion coming from his store-cum-post office.

According to the sole, frontpage newspaper account of the 1910 incident, the store owner lit a lamp and rapidly made his way to the scene. Henry Day was

most likely still clad in his sleeping gown. And it appears Ripton’s popular shopkeeper was no shrinking violet.

Day left his nearby house with personal protection in the form of a loaded gun, just in case. It sure looked like he wasn’t going to be taken for a second time.

A year earlier, in 1909, $15 was stolen during a break-in at the country store and post office.

In the pre-dawn darkness of Oct. 2, any casual observer would have assumed that Henry Day was set to avenge the case of the illegal withdrawal of his $15.

Then, within minutes of being awakened by the sound of the explosion, Day approached the storefront. Probably to his surprise, he was caught in a hail of potentially deadly bullets.

Dropping the lantern and hitting the dirt reflexively, adrena-

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Letters

To the editor: The playground on the Bristol Green has been an incredible addition to our community space, but time, safety issues and heavy use requires us to update the existing equipment to better serve our entire community.

The Bristol Recreation Department and the Bristol Downtown Community Partnership have formed a committee of community members to help make the updates possible.

The Bristol Green Playground committee is excited to kick off our fundraising campaign to build a new playground on the town green! Check out our crowdfunding campaign and see our video, featuring some of your neighbors.

We’ve got a few weeks to fund our campaign, so donate whatever you can. Every little bit helps us get a little closer to making it happen for next dummer.

Everyone on the committee has been working hard to plan an updated play space accessible to all abilities and ages. It includes separate areas for toddlers, school-age and older kids, and a natural playscape area for everyone.

At the beginning of our process, we put out a survey to the public. The results were clear that natural colors and elements were a priority to the community. The natural playscape design has come from a contest that was open to anyone in Bristol or surrounding towns that wanted to participate. Natural Playscapes offer a wide range of open-ended play options that allow kids to be creative and use their imagination.

The plan is to stay in the same footprint as the current playground. Leaveing plenty of space for all of the other wonderful activities and events that happen on the park every year.

Follow the link below or search for Bristol Green Natural Playspace on indiegogo.com to read about our vision, the chosen design, and what rewards you can earn by donating today! Help spread the word through your facebook friends, your email lists, or any other venue you have available.

Together we can make this happen for our kids and grandkids. See www.indiegogo.com Donate what you can and help make it an even better place to live for all our kids, and yours. For more information you can contact the Bristol Recreation Department located in Holley Hall in Bristol at 802-453-5885 Darla Senecal Bristol

CROP Walk 2013

On Saturday, Oct. 1, 1910, the Ripton General Store and Post Office experienced one of the most flamboyant crimes in its history. Pictured: A similar, unidentified country store sometime between 1910 and 1915.

To the editor: CROP Walk 2013 was a huge success.

We had approximately 180 walkers. So far, we have raised a total of $27,196, which is a $1500 increase from last year, which was a $897 increase from the year before, which was a $1400 increase from the year before!

Addison County is such an incredible place to live! We learn about the needs of our neighbors and needs the world over and respond with true passion.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this walk something to be truly proud of.

A special thank you to those who provided sustenance to our walkers, Middlebury Bagel and Deli, Derwin and Bonnie Stevens and Green Peppers Restaurant.

Patty Hallam, Ellen McKay, Amy Emerson, Beth Stanway, Manya Dickenson, Tom Dickenson Mary Ann Castimore, Rev. Laurie Jordan, Molly Reed CROP Walk 2013, Addison County

Midd Flag Football

To the editor: Middlebury Flag Football has completed another highly successful season. This was made possible through the generous donations of time and energy of the following volunteers: Coaches: 4th grade level: Dan McIntosh and Aaron Harris.

5th and 6th grade level: Richard Audet, Darcy Trudeau, Austin Quesnel, Kyle Lussier, Nathan Audet, Casey Bullock, Eric Kaufmann, Brian Gill, Brent Warren, Bill Hinman, Jon Sagendorf, P.J. Carrara and Kyle Buxton.

7th and 8th grade level: Paul Desabrais, Eli Willey, Martin Beatty, Ben Cadoret, Kevin Cummings, Todd Desabrais, Matt Deering, Benj Deppman, Cory Foote, Tony Niemo and Dean Messner.

Referees: Scott Sperry, Laurent Lussier, Don McIntosh, Charlie Messenger, Donny Patterson, Andrew Peet, Grover Usilton, Todd Desabrais, Dave Van Vleck, Pete Bevere, Scott Bougor, Nick Desjadon, Nick Felkl, Sam Smith, Josh Stearns and Sam Usilton.

Sponsors: J.P. Carrara, MacIntyre Fuels, G Stone Motors, Subway, Ramunto’s, Forth ‘N Goal, Brian’s Farm Supply, Champlain Valley Equipment, and Fire and Ice Restaurant.

Board: Peter Brakeley, Commissioner; Janelle Ashley- Secretary; Grover Usilton-Treasurer; Scott Sperry-7th/8th grade officials; Laurent Lussier-Equipment manager and 5th/6th grade officials; Erin Quinn- Athletic Director Middlebury College; Bob Ritter- Head Coach Middlebury College Football- NESCAC TriChamps; Sean Farrell-Athletic Director MUHS; Dennis SmithHead Football Coach MUHS- Undefeated Vermont Division I State Champions; Peter James-Founding member; Dr. Jody Brakeley Commish’s executive secretary.

Special thanks to Middlebury College Panther Football team and coaches for hosting the preseason Clinic.

Peter H. Brakeley Commissioner Middlebury Flag Football

Recovering cyclists

To the editor: You may recall that two bicyclists, Sophie Gerry and Martin Veit, were hospitalized when an impaired driver crossed the center line of the road during the Sept. 15 Tour de Farms, in Addison County, and hit them head on?

Well, I’m delighted to report that both are recovering very well from their injuries and expect to resume their active lives, including all the outdoor activities that they previously enjoyed.

In the aftermath of the crash, a fund was established with the goal of raising enough money to replace the two bikes ridden by Sophie and Martin. As a result of generous contributions from many of you in the bike/ped community and the generosity of Earl’s Cyclery, Martin and Sophie will receive new bicycles.

Sophie’s parents and Martin’s wife, Jill, have expressed repeatedly how touched they are by the many gestures of warmth and kindness they have experienced in the past two months. The following is part of a message I recently received from Sophie’s father, John Gerry: “The fundraising and the gift of the bicycle testify to a genuine spirit of solidarity and generosity. We really, really appreciate this effort—thanks to Earl’s Cyclery and to all who donated. I hope there might be some way for you to communicate our gratitude to everybody who chipped in, as well as to many others who helped in other ways.”

Thanks again to all who have helped these families to heal.

Nancy Schulz Executive Director Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition Montpelier

store owner took aim at the source of the gunshots, one the store windows.

After a few moments, which may have seemed like an eternity to Day, the enemy gunman—or was it gunmen?—stopped shooting. Day mustered up the courage, dusted himself off, and entered the building unafraid.

Once stepping inside the Ripton General Store, Day discovered that the Post Office safe had been blown apart. But the perpetrator was no where to be seen.

Even before dawn began to lighten the sky above nearby Bread Loaf Mountain, word of the crime was sent down the mountain to Addison County Deputy Sheriff Noble Sanford in Middlebury.

When Sanford arrived at the scene of the crime, there wasn’t much for him to investigate.

According to the newspaper account, “Upon examining the contents of the safe, Mr. Day found that $250 in money and stamps had been taken.”

This 1910 robbery was nothing to sneeze at—$250 in the early 1900s would be worth $6,097.56 in 2013’s super-inflated dollars.

What Deputy Sheriff Sanford discovered was that the burglar (or burglars) entered the store by

removing a large glass window.

While looking around for clues of the crime, Noble also discovered all of the “missing” loot and stamps. The money had been dropped by the window where Henry Day walked into the hail of bullets and luckily survived—unscathed.

Nearby, inside the store, the men found a suit of clothes, right off the store rack, all laid out and ready to go. A jack-knife, monkey wrench and cold chisel were also left behind. A store window had been “riddled with bullets”, according to the newspaper story.

Then, in the early morning light, Sanford, Day, and perhaps others, searched the area for more clues, but they reported being unable to find a single one—not even wagon tracks in the dirt road out front, today’s Route 125.

We’re not certain if Addison County Deputy Sheriff Sanford ever got his man. Unfortunately, beyond the newspaper account of the Ripton caper dated Oct. 3, 1910, the follow-up to this story is lost to us.

Special thanks to Vermont author Bill Powers of Lake Dunmore and Rutland for sharing this month’s “Time Capsule” story.

Deaths Andrian Phyllis Bruce BRANDON — Andrian Phyllis Bruce, 71, died Nov. 22, 2013, at the Pine of Rutland. Mrs. Bruce was born in Bakersfield and Sept. 14, 1942. She was the daughter of James and Phyllis (Blair) McClaren. She had worked as an aide at the Brandon Training School and later at Noel’s Nursing Home in Brandon. She was a member of Brandon American Legion Unit 55 Ladies Auxiliary.

She enjoyed cooking and reading. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made to the Brandon Area Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 232, Brandon, Vt. 05733.

Frances Towle Boardman CORNWALL — Frances Towle Boardman, 102, died Nov. 22, 2013, at Helen Porter Health & Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury.

Mrs. Boardman was born in Cornwall on Nov. 14, 1911. She was the daughter of Loyal and Anna (Ringey) Towle. She was known as a cook at the Cornwall Elementary School. On June 9, 1946 she married Charles Henry Boardman in Middlebury. Mr. Boardman predeceased her.

Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory to Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, 30 Porter Dr., Middlebury, Vt. 05753 or Cornwall Volunteer Fire Department, 1952 Route 30, Cornwall, Vt. 05753, or Addison Respite Care Home, A.R.C.H., P.O. Box 953, Middlebury, Vt. 05753.

Update: Vt. CubeSat is a success in space

A clarification regarding last week’s story about the Vermont CubeSat: Only one college in Vermont was involved, specifically, with the Vermont CubeSat launched last month—Vermont Technical College.

The other institutions mentioned in the story had been involved during an earlier phase for a proposed future nanosat mission; all the major work in getting the current CubeSat into orbit must be credited to VTC. An update from NASA has shown that only four of the 13 satellites launched from Wallops Island, Va., have been heard from—thankfully, Vermont Technical College’s tiny spacecraft is one of the lucky four in good health.

The Vermont CubeSat just launched is not going to the Moon, but its design and navigation system will pave the way for a future lunar robot mission that will be supported

by Vermont Technical College and, perhaps, other in-state institutions.

The CubeSat mission will test a navigation system that VTC hopes will send a future CubeSat to the Moon—someday. Dr. Carl S. Brandon of VTC said that the project “would take far more time and more effort by multiple colleges.”

Brandon told the Chronicle of Higher Education that, “We’re a pretty small school, so we beat out some of the bigger ones.” He noted that Vermont Tech bested the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “It’s neat that we could get something amazing,” he told the Chronicle. “And to know how much work goes into it.”

We regret any confusion upon reading last week’s story.

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Adopt a pet

Join the auction action. Please help the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) raise needed funds for the animals in our current and future care with our Critter Care Holiday Auction.

The online-only auction, with over 140 items donated, is underway and will close on Monday, Dec. 9.

You can bid on items including art, jewelry, quilts, household items and gift certificates for restaurants, massages and more.

Visit www.rchsvt.org to check out the items and start bidding.

The online auction is a lot of fun and there are great items for everyone on your holiday list.

Proceeds from the auction will help us care for the 1,300 animals who come through our shelter each year.

To learn more contact RCHS at 802-483-9171 or www.rchsvt. org.

Meet Mandy 1 year old. Spayed Female. Pit Bull mix.

I’m a friendly active gal and I’m always on the go.

I really enjoy being with people and I’m very happy when my favorite people play with me. I’m especially fond on tennis balls but I’m happy with all different types of toys so I hope my new family will buy a nice selection for me. I’m a tail

Meet Hugs: 5 year old. Spayed Female. Pit Bull mix.

I love my toys and I’m very good at catching them in mid air. And it’s a good thing I love to play because I’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 you’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 I’m an active gal.

Meet Swishe: 1 year old. Spayed Female. Domestic Short Hair Orange Tiger with Black.

Boy oh boy has the staff had some struggles with decided my coloring because I am so very unique.

I am a petite little lady with a reluctant attitude at first.

However, if you show me affection and hold me tight,

December 7, 2013 I have the ability to quickly bond with you. I came in as a stray on Nov. 1 and I have been through a lot for a little lady. I am looking for a patient low key family to take me and give me all the love I deserve and need.

Meet Barley: 6 year old.

Spayed Female.

Domestic Short Hair Black & Gray.

I’m quite a laid back lady and I love attention and my motor will start right up when you start to pet me (purr purr). I have had babies in the past so I may look like I’m still pregnant but I promise I’m not. I’m a sweet, sweet lady and I would absolutely love to find my forever home. With my previous owner I lived an outside/inside life and I disliked it very much. Now that I’m here at the shelter I’ve realized how much I love being indoors.

Beth Saradarian Associate Director 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 and Monday: closed.

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RUTLAND —Rutland Veterinary Clinic & Surgical Center is earning recognition for practicing the gold standard of veterinary medicine for 50 consecutive years.

Since 1963, Rutland Veterinary Clinic & Surgical Center has voluntarily submitted itself to the American Animal Hospital Association’s (AAHA) Standards of Accreditation.

Only the top small animal hospitals in the United States and Canada have achieved accreditation by AAHA. To maintain accredited status, Rutland Veterinary Clinic & Surgical Center must continue to be evaluated regularly by the association’s consultants.

“I would like to congratulate Rutland Veterinary Clinic & Surgical Center on reaching this significant milestone,” said Michael Cavanaugh, executive director and CEO of AAHA. “Choosing to be AAHA accredited and maintaining that for a half century demonstrates true commitment to veterinary excellence by the entire practice team.”

Dr. Rob Macpherson, owner of Rutland Veterinary Clinic

Insurance & Financial Services 35 West St., Bristol, VT The doctors and staff of the Rutland Veterinary Clinic & Surgical Center are celebrating 50 years of accreditation this month. & Surgical Center, said that maintaining the prestigious accreditation requires an exceptional level of medical care and client service from the practice team. “AAHA accredited hospitals pass a stringent evaluation of over 900 standards covering patient care, client service and medical protocols. By achieving

this status, we are demonstrating our commitment to provide the very best care to our patients and pet owners, each and every day.”

The clinic was founded in 1961 by Dr. Donald Icken, who later sold the practice to Dr. Lisa Geovjian.

Under Geovjian’s leadership, the clinic expanded to

AddisonC ounty MIDDLEBURY — What a handsome boy, eh? I’m Nathan, one of the several handsome, fun and friendly dogs here at the shelter. I’m an affectionate and loving canine who you will fall right in love with. I am playful, smart, active and can be a lap dog at times. I’m a real sweetie.

I am such a good boy and I am eager to learn basic commands. I’m getting really good at learning to walk well on the leash. Since I’ve been at the shelter, I am not bothered by the other dogs but proper introductions must always be made first. I have no known experience with cats or young children.

If you are looking for a loving and friendly dog who will keep you company and happily welcome you home every day, then I’m your boy.

Please come meet me today and see what a handsome, sweet fellow I am.

Jennifer Erwin Shelter Manager Homeward Bound: Addison CountyÕ s Humane Society 236 Boardman St. Middlebury, Vt. 05753 www.homewardboundanimals.org P: 802-388-1100 F: 802-382-9320

offer additional examination rooms, updated and more comfortable housing for boarded and hospitalized pets, expansion of the lobby, treatment room, and surgical suite, as well as state-of-theart technology. Dr. Macpherson joined the staff in 1999, and purchased the practice in 2009. He specializes in advanced surgeries, including complex orthopedic and soft tissue repair.

Emergency service is available 24/7, 365 days a year.

The team of veterinarians includes Dr. Rob Macpherson, Dr. Robin Crossman, Dr. Heidi Homuth and Dr. Patricia Hannegan.

The center is located at 90 E. Pittsford Rd. in Rutland.

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Broadway Direct returns to Vergennes

Andre Fleche

Professor’s book named best of year CASTLETON — Castleton College History Professor and Department Chair, Andre Fleche, was recently awarded the Southern Historical Association’s 2013 James A. Rawley Award for his book titled The Revolution of 1861: The American Civil War in the Age of National Conflict (UNC Press, 2012).

The award is given biannually to a distinguished book dealing with secession and/or the sectional crisis published over a two-year period at the annual meeting of the SHA in Saint Louis.

Fleche’s book shows the influence of European revolutions on the American Civil War while sharing stories of immigrants from all over the world who fought in different revolutions.

“In general, the book argues that we should see the Civil War as a global event,” Fleche said.

The SHA conference brings together scholars who study the U.S. South. When looking for a publisher for the book Fleche first spoke with editors at the SHA conference including the editors at the University of North Carolina Press, who eventually published the book.

“This is the first time I’ve won an award for my professional work, so of course I’m very excited,” Fleche said. “Many outstanding books on the Civil War have been published in the last two years, and it is a great honor that mine has been recognized as one of them.”

VERGENNES —The music and performing arts students at Vergennes Union High School started the school year off with the disappointing news that their auditorium would not be available for their fall production, says Gerianne Smart, interim president of the Friends of the Vergennes Opera House.

“The students and organizers were brainstorming solutions when the Vergennes Opera House called to offer their space for their production. And thus began a fantastic connection and a continuation of shared ideas that led to the opportunity for a few special VUHS students,” Smart said.

This year, for the first time, VUHS students will perform on the Opera House stage with five Broadway professionals in the theater ’s annual Broadway Direct show, now in its 8th year.

“It was a great opportunity to celebrate the talent in this community while giving these students an unprecedented

chance to perform with actors and singers who make a living doing what they love on stage,” Smart noted.

The lucky students include Keegan Bosworth, Joanna Tatlock, Isaiah Goff, Alix Kauffman, Phoebe Plank and Evan Myers.

Broadway Direct is the brain child of local resident and Broadway veteran Bill Carmichael who came to Vergennes from NYC his family about 10 years ago.

“He and his wife operate the Emerson Guest House and their daughter attends the local middle school,” according to Smart. “Since moving to Vermont he and his family have been very active in the Vermont performing arts scene.”

This year ’s Broadway Direct production will showcase songs from stand out musicals such as Mame, Lion King, Phantom, Cats, Guys & Dolls, Pippin, Mamma Mia and more.

The performers joining Bill Carmichael, and the VUHS students, on stage

include John Jensen, Kathryn Markey, Gabrielle Stravelli and Amanda Paige.

Once again Scott Nicholas will accompany the artists.

All of the artists have a long list of professional acting “chops” including performing off Broadway and on Broadway in such productions at Cats, Les Miserable, Mamma Mia, 3 From Brooklyn, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown and Fiddler on the Roof to name a few. They have also traveled in national touring groups and performed in productions at regional equity theaters such at St. Michael’s Playhouse and Northern Stage.

Check It Out: Broadway Direct at the Vergennes Opera House located at 120 Main St., 2nd floor i downtown Vergennes, Friday, Dec. 6. Tickets: $20 adults, $10 students (18 or younger), available by cash or check at Classic Stitching on Main Street in Vergennes or online at vergennesoperahouse.org.

Doors open at 7 p.m.

Local playwright’s drama to be cast MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Community Players have announced plans to stage the comedy “Four Beers”

by Vermont writer David Van Vleck, Jr., at the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury in February.

The son of MCP founder Eunice Van Vleck of Cornwall, the playwright is a graduate of Middlebury Union High School and studied acting at the Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York City.

After being selected for the Shenandoah and Seven Devils Playwriting Conferences and winning the Dayton

(Ohio) Playhouse Futurefest, “Four Beers” had productions in New York City (with Tony-award winning actors), as well as Hilton Head, South Carolina, and Ohio.

The play concerns a group of middle-aged men, hard-working small business owners who regularly get together in a neighborhood bar to watch the Monday night football game. The roles are for five men ranging in age from 40-60.

Auditions will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8, at 1 p.m., at the

Mary Hogan Elementary School in Middlebury at 201 Mary Hogan Dr. Joyce Huff is director, Algy Layden is producer, with Kate Tilton as stage manager.

The play will be presented Feb. 1316 at Town Hall Theater, featuring an opening night reception to meet the playwright.

For more information, visit www. middleburycommunityplayers.com or contact Producer Algy Layden, 802989-1901, or alayden27@gmail.com.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Mary Ann Broughton

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MIDDLEBURY — Mary Ann Broughton has been a member of the Milk and Honey Quilt Guild for the past 14 years, and currently serves as the Guild Secretary.

Mary Ann and her fellow seamstresses meet monthly and often use their time together to support a local charity.

The women recently took on the task of sewing “chemo caps” for American Cancer Society patients.

Mary Ann, who is described by her peers as a “wonderful person and always willing to help out whenever needed,” said that it is “just fun to get together with friends. I enjoy meeting new people and making useful items.”

The Eagle thanks Serena Eddy Guiles of the Addison County RSVP and the Volunteer Center/Green Mountain Foster Grandparent Program for assistance with our salute to local volunteers.

RSVP and the Volunteer Center is located at 48 Court St. in Middlebury.

M I D D L E B U R Y- W E YBRIDGE—The towns of Middlebury and Weybridge are co-hosting an alternatives presentation public meeting Dec. 3, at 5:30 p.m., at the Middlebury Town Offices at 94 Main St. The meeting will present possible alternatives for sidewalks and other improvements in both Towns.

Last month, both towns held a meeting to introduce the scoping study for sidewalk connections and pedestrian system improvements along Seymour Street and Pulp Mill Bridge Road and provided an opportunity for public comment.

Providing a safe link between the towns for non-motorists along these roads is a goal of both towns.

The study is being conducted by a team of consultants led

by Kevin Russell of Community Development Servicesand John Kiernan of Phelps Engi-

neering, Inc. with assistance from the Addison County Regional Planning Commission.

The local advisory committee is co-led by Jan Albers, Weybridge Planning Commission Chair and Kathleen Ramsay, Middlebury Town Manager. Most of the funding for the study is through a taxpayerfunded grant from the Vermont Agency of Transportation.

The Dec. 3 meeting is the next step in the planning process, according to Middlebury Town Manager Kathleen Ramsay.

“The project team and a local advisory committee have been busy developing potential alternative alignments and solutions to meet the purpose and need for the pedestrian facility. At the alternatives presentation the project team will present the various alternatives for sidewalk, crosswalks and intersection improvements for review and public comment.

The public is encouraged to come and express support for the project, as well,” Ramsay said. “Guided by the outcomes of the Alternatives Presentation Meeting, the project team and committee will meet again to consider making a final recommendation to the towns Select Boards on a preferred alternative and possible phases of construction. A final report presentation, the third public meeting, will be scheduled some time in January to present the final report to the boards.

With a completed scoping study report and a preferred alternative, the towns can apply for additional funding to go forward with engineering plans and construction.”

Two suspects in Shoreham theft

SHOREHAM — On Nov. 26, the Vermont State Police received a theft complaint on Richville Road in Shoreham.

Gary Norris told police that two individuals were at HIS residence looking for assistance with a brokendown vehicle.

After the two individuals left, Norris noticed that a large sum of cash WAS missing from the residence.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police at 802388-4919. Information can also be submitted anonymously online at www. vtips.info or text CRIMES (274637) to keyword VTIPS

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Your complete source of things to see and do in the region Wednesday, Dec. 4

MIDDLEBURY - Middlebury Energy Committee Meeting, Town Offices, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

MIDDLEBURY - Gallery Talk, Sheldon Museum, 12 p.m. Executive Director Bill Brooks discusses exhibit “Fashion & Fantasy: At the Edge of the Forest.” Info: 802-388-2117.

MIDDLEBURY - Teen Clothing Swap, Middlebury Union High School, Students 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., open to public 3-7 p.m. Cash also accepted. Donations welcome. Info: 802-9898934.

BRANDON - Town Hall Fundraiser, Town Hall, 4-8 p.m. Funds raised help programming and ongoing renovations.

MIDDLEBURY - “Take Flight” Dance Performance, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free admission.

Thursday, Dec. 5

MIDDLEBURY - “Figures of Speech” Senior Thesis Concert, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 8 p.m. Tickets $12/$10/$6. Continues Friday at 8 p.m. Info: 802-443-3168.

MIDDLEBURY - Warren Miller’s “Ticket to Ride,” Town Hall Theater, 8 p.m. Tickets $18.

Info: 802-382-9222.

MIDDLEBURY - Middlebury Dance Company, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Free admission.

RUTLAND - Second Annual Ugly Sweater Party, Table 24, 5 p.m. All proceeds benefit the WSYB Christmas Fund Charity. Admission $25/person. Info: 802-775-2424.

MIDDLEBURY - Twist O’Wool Spinning Guild Meeting, 49 Wilson Rd., 7 p.m. Includes Yankee Swap. Info: 802-453-5960.

MIDDLEBURY - Teen Clothing Swap, Middlebury Union High School, Students 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., open to public 3-7 p.m. Cash also accepted. Donations welcome. Info: 802-9898934.

VERGENNES - Vergennes, Mt. Abraham & Middlebury Chorus Concert, Vergennes Union High School, 7-8:30 p.m. Free admission.

Friday, Dec. 6

MIDDLEBURY - Original Compositions by students, Chateau Grand Salon, 4:30 p.m. Info: 802-443-3168.

BRANDON - Charlie Brown & Snoopy Christmas Classics readings, Compass Music & Arts Center, 3-4:30 p.m. Read by Gale Parmelee.

BRISTOL - Christmas Bazaar, St. Ambrose Church, 1-5 p.m. Continues Saturday. Info:802-

453-2488.

MIDDLEBURY - Dinner and Conversation with Friends, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 6:30 p.m. Pre-concert dinner. Tickets $25. Info: 802443-3168.

RUTLAND - Winter Book Sale, Rutland Free Library, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Continues Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

MIDDLEBURY - Guitarist Xuefei Yang, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 8 p.m. Tickets $25/$20/$6. Info: 802-443-3168.

BRISTOL - Sixth Annual Chocolate Walk, Throughout Downtown, 5-8 p.m. Free event.

Info: 802-453-7378.

RUTLAND - Rutland County Farmers’ Market Christmas Fair, College of St. Joseph, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

NEW HAVEN - Christmas Music Festival, New Haven United Reformed Church, 7 p.m.

Free admission. Info: 802-897-2697.

BRISTOL - Middlebury Community Wind Ensemble, Holley Hall, 7-8 p.m. Free admission.

CHITTENDEN - Open Mic Night, Church of the Wildwood, 7 p.m. Info: 802-483-2234.

MIDDLEBURY - Senior Lunch, VFW Post, 12 p.m. Suggested donation $4, doors open at 11 a.m. Reservations required by Dec. 4. Info: 1-800-642-5119.

VERGENNES - Broadway Direct, Vergennes Opera House, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Admission $20 adults, $10 for children 18 and under.

BRISTOL - Memorial Tree Lighting, Town Green, 6:30 p.m.

MIDDLEBURY - Early Show w/ the Avant Garde Dogs, Two Brothers Tavern, 6 p.m. $3 cover, all ages welcome.

Saturday, Dec. 7

WEST RUTLAND - Christmas Sale, The Parish of St. Bridget Hall, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Info: 802438-5771.

MIDDLEBURY - Holiday Open House, Sheldon Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues Sunday from noon-4 p.m. Info: 802-388-2117.

VERGENNES - Annual Winter Holiday Craft Fair, Vergennes Union Elementary School, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Bring non-perishable food item.

Info: 802-877-3761.

RUTLAND - Festival of Trees Benefit Auction, Paramount Theatre, 5:30 p.m. Tickets $10.

Info:802-775-0903.

MIDDLEBURY - Upstream Color, Dana Auditorium, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Free admission. Info: 802-443-3168.

PITTSFORD - Craft Show at Pittsford Farmers Market, Lothrop Elementary School, 9 a.m.2 p.m.

EAST MIDDLEBURY - Holiday Bazaar & Open House, Sarah Partridge Community House Library, 9 a.m.-noon.

BRANDON - Breakfast with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, Compass Music & Arts Center, 9-11 a.m.

Tickets $3.

RUTLAND - Santa’s Arrival & Tree lighting, Depot Park, 6 p.m.

MIDDLEBURY - Santa’s Arrival, throughout town, 9:45 a.m. Arrives via fire truck over Cross. St. Bridge, stops at Middlebury Community House from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Horse & Wagon ride also available. Free events.

MIDDLEBURY - Annual Festival of Wreaths, Town Hall Theater, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 802-3829222.

ORWELL - St. Paul’s Christmas Bazaar, Orwell Town Hall, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 802-9482049.

FERRISBURGH - Highway Department Open House, Department Facility, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

MIDDLEBURY - Vocal Recital, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 8 p.m. Free admission. Info: 802-443-3168.

RUTLAND - The Santa Train, Downtown Rutland Amtrak Station, 5 various departure times. Sponsored by Catamount Radio.

PITTSFORD - Christmas Fair, St. Alphonsus Parish Hall, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 802-247-8886.

BRISTOL - Christmas Bazaar, First Baptist Church of Bristol, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

MIDDLEBURY - Middlebury Community Players Auditions for “Four Beers,” Mary Hogan Elementary School, 1 p.m. Info: 802-3821411 WALLINGFORD - Holiday Craft Fair, First Congregational Church, 9 a.m-3 p.m.

VERGENNES- Holiday Stroll, various places in town, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Schedule available online at www.addisoncount.com/holidaystroll.

Info: 802-388-7951 x1.

WALLINGFORD - “A Christmas Carol,” Wallingford Town Hall, 6 p.m. Tickets $7 adults, $4 children under 12.

MIDDLEBURY - Blues/Soul Band Rehab Roadhouse, Two Brothers Tavern, 10 p.m. $3 cover.

Sunday, Dec. 8

MIDDLEBURY - Lessons & Carols for Advent & Christmas, Mead Memorial Chapel, 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. Free admission. Info: 802-443-3168.

MIDDLEBURY - Middlebury Community Wind Ensemble, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 4-5 p.m. Free Admission.

VERGENNES - St. Peter’s Breakfast, Knights of Columbus, 8-10 a.m. Adults $8, Seniors $7, Children 8-12 $6, children under 6 free.

RUTLAND - Sunday Fund Day for Dennis

Smith, Rutland Moose Club, noon-5 p.m. Support a local man’s Cancer battle who recently lost everything in a house fire. Info: 802-417-7603.

BRANDON - Holiday Auction, Brandon Free Library, 3 p.m. Info: 802-247-8230.

MIDDLEBURY - Middlebury Community Players Auditions for “Four Beers,” Mary Hogan Elementary School, 1 p.m. Info: 802-382-1411

Monday, Dec. 9

MIDDLEBURY- Addison County Right to Life meeting, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 7 p.m. Info: 802-388-2898.

Tuesday, Dec. 10

MIDDLEBURY - MUHS Choral Concert, Middlebury Congregational Church, 12-1 p.m.

Free admission.

MIDDLEBURY - Karaoke, Two Brothers Tavern, 9 p.m. Free admission.

Ongoing

MIDDLEBURY - “I Spy 10 Tiny Gingerbread Men.” Try to find 10 gingerbread men in storefronts downtown for a chance to win $100 in Middlebury money. Part of “A Very Merry Middlebury!” Begins Dec. 1, continues through Dec. 31. Contest is free.

MIDDLEBURY - “Be Your Favorite Christmas Character.” Pose for photos in an assortment of character cut-outs throughout town. Part of “A Very Merry Middlebury!” Begins Dec. 1, continues through Dec. 31.

RUTLAND - Critter Care Holiday Auction sponsored by Rutland County Humane Society. Runs Nov. 25 until Dec. 9. Over 115 items donated so far.

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SHELBURNE - Holiday activities at Pizzagalli Center for Art & Education at Shelburne Museum.

Activities include “I Spy” game, candy cane hunt, DIY holiday cards, and more. Runs 1-4 p.m. Dec. 3 through Dec. 7 and 12-4 p.m. Dec. 8. Admission $3- $10. Info: 802-985-3346.

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BRANDON - “Your Junk, My Art,” exhibit, Compass Music & Arts Center. Exhibit runs Nov. 8- Dec. 15.

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Middlebury College women’s soccer headed to Final Four From College News Reports

newmarketpress@denpubs.com MIDDLEBURY — Scarlett Kirk scored with just 17 seconds left to lift Middlebury College to a 1-0 win over Johns Hopkins in an NCAA Quarterfinal contest in Vermont.

The 13th-ranked Panthers advance to the final four for the first time in school history and will meet Trinity of Texas in a semifinal contest at 3:30 p.m. eastern on Friday, Dec. 6.

Matches will take place on Toyota Field in San Antonio, Texas.

Sixth-ranked Johns Hopkins sees its 11-game winning streak come to an end, finishing the year with a 21-2-1 mark. With the victory, the Panthers improve on their school-best record of 17-1-3, extending their unbeaten streak to 19 games.

The game was played under brutal conditions, with winds of over 25 mph and a temperature of 20 degrees, making the wind chill near zero.

The wind played a major factor in the contest, as the Blue Jays had it at their backs for the first 45 minutes en route to a 9-0 shot advantage at the intermission. Johns Hopkins (JHU) threatened often in the first half, but just two of their nine shots were on goal.

Hannah Kronick and Kelly Baker worked a great give-and-go in the 20th minute, with Kronick unable to handle the return pass with a great look at the goal.

Middlebury’s best chance to score in the first half came in the 23rd minute when Jamie Soroka made a nice crossing pass from the left side. Kirk was open in the middle, but a nice defensive play

The 13th-ranked Middlebury College Panthers advance to the final four for the first time in school history and will meet Trinity of Texas in a semifinal contest at 3:30 p.m. eastern on Friday, Dec. 6.

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by JHU’s Adrienne Johnson broke up the threat.

On the other end of the field, Baker had a look in the 30th minute, but her shot earmarked for the top right corner of the net was denied by a diving save from Panther keeper Elizabeth Foody.

The second half saw Middlebury get back into the swing of things, as the wind was now on their side. Julia Favorito made a crossing pass to Carter Talgo on the far post, who saw her shot denied by JHU keeper, Kelly Leddy. The rebound bounced back to Talgo, but Leddy made another stop to keep it a scoreless game in the 51st minute.

Soroka cut 15 yards towards the goal on the left goal line in the 60th minute, but her shot just

missed the far post. Only a minute later, Molly Parizeau saw her shot on a corner kick denied by Blue Jay defender Kylie Fuller, as the rebound went to Hannah Robinson. Her follow up attempt hit the outside of the post, keeping the game scoreless.

On the other end of the field, Kronick had a good look from 20 yards out in the 67th minute, but Foody was up to the task. Three minutes later, she quickly turned and put a good shot at the goal from the 18, but it sailed high.

Middlebury turned up the pressure in the final five minutes of the game, as it appeared the contest was heading for overtime. On their last offensive threat, Favorito touched a challenged ball ahead to

Kirk, who had some space from 16 yards out. She quickly turned and ripped a shot into the side of the net to send her team to the final four. The goal was her team-leading 16th of the season and 47th of her career.

JHU held a 14-10 shots advantage in the game, holding a 7-2 lead in corner kicks. Foody finished the contest with four saves to earn her sixth shutout of the season. Leddy earned six stops on the afternoon for the Blue Jays.

Johns Hopkins Saturday’s NCAA game ended in similar fashion, as Baker scored with just 22 seconds left in double-overtime to lift her team past Williams, 2-1.

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Project Help helps State, EPA to host Lake Champlain families in Rutland meetings in Middlebury, Rutland

By Lou Varricchio

They will be joined in this effort by eighth grade students from Christ the King School. The students will then deliver the gift baskets to local families on Friday, Dec. 20.

In addition to food items, each basket contains gifts for the children of the family. The gifts are donated by the parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Rutland, as well as by other volunteers.

To volunteer, or to make a food or monetary donation, e-mail your inquiry to sfortier@msjvermont.org or call 802-775-0151.

newmarketpress@denpubs.com RUTLAND — For over four decades, Mount St. Joseph Academy students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and friends have spearheaded Project Help, a program that provides Christmas baskets for some of the neediest families in the greater Rutland area.

This year ’s Project Help is slated for Dec. 19-20.

MSJ students and volunteers collect food and monetary donations from area residents and businesses on the first day of Project Help, Thursday, Dec. 19.

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MIDDLEBURY — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Vermont are seeking public input on a recently released draft proposal to restore Lake Champlain.

Two public-input meetings will be held in Middlebury and Rutland during December. The public is invited to attend, ask questions or offer ideas as part of the lake cleanup efforts.

The two meetings will be moderated by the Lake Champlain Basin Program and held locally in an attempt to accommodate and encourage all interested persons to participate, especially sportsmen, boaters and farmers.

Those who cannot attaned the meetings, can submit their comments on the draft proposal to the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation by Jan. 17.

According to David Mears, Vermont’s environmental conservation commissioner. polluted stormwater runoff is causing “excessive plant and algae growth in some areas of the lake that turn water murky shades of green, brown, or blue.”

Excessive polluted runoff also harms local streams and rivers that feed into Lake Champlain.

“We love our lake,” Mears said.

“It is a source of fun and enjoyment for all of us across the four seasons, and it’s a critical component of our

state’s heritage, culture, and economy. Because we love the lake, we must come together to act now to protect the lake from pollution.”

Mears said the public-input meetings will be held at the following locations in the Eagle’s coverage area: •Dec. 10: 7-9 p.m.

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Fun Run & Walk event at CSJ

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newmarketpress@denpubs.com RUTLAND — The College of St. Joseph in Rutland will host the Freezing Finals 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the CSJ Athletic Center with the 5K run and walk beginning at 10 a.m.

The cost is $10 for adults to register in advance.

Those who wish to register on the day of the event can pay $15 or $10 plus two canned food items.

The event is free for participants age 16 and younger.

All proceeds benefit the Rutland Community Cupboard.

This pet-friendly event is fun for the whole family and includes an ugly holiday sweater competition, with the top-three receiving a prize. Free refreshments, including hot cocoa, will be available.

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MIDDLEBURY — Holiday magic is once again coming to Middlebury, beginning Dec. 1 with A Very Merry Middlebury.

The Better Middlebury Partnership’s Very Merry Middlebury committee is planning a festive and fun-filled month of December, complete with visits from Santa, horse and wagon rides, Stag and Doe night, a breakfast with holiday characters, an “I Spy” contest with prizes, the Hot Chocolate Hut and free gift wrap for items purchased in Middlebury.

Dec. 1-31: I Spy 10 Tiny Gingerbread Men: Try to find the 10 tiny gingerbread men hidden in 10 store windows in downtown Middlebury and be entered to win $100 in Middlebury Money. Rules and contest details will be displayed in the window of the Vermont Bookshop beginning Dec. 1. The contest is free.

Dec. 1-31: Be Your Favorite Christmas Character: Ever wonder what you’d look like as a snowman?

Or a gingerbread girl? Your family can pose for pictures with an assortment of adorable character cut-outs around town, including Santa, a nutcracker, gingerbread siblings, and snowmen (or snowwomen). Posing with the character cut-outs is free.

Saturday, Dec. 7: SantaÕ s Arrival: Kick the holiday season off with a fun-filled morning in Middlebury. At 9:45am, welcome Santa to Middlebury as he arrives via fire truck, over the Cross Street Bridge and up Main Street, going around twice to give everyone time to see him. Then, enjoy a visit with the right jolly old

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Don’t leave Middlebury without doing a bit of holiday shopping. Anything purchased in Middlebury can be wrapped for free at 51 Main St., noon-4 p.m.—just show your receipt. And, of course, make time for a cozy cup of hot cocoa from the always-popular Hot Cocoa Hut in Cannon Park; just 25 cents for a cup with all the fixings!

The Hot Cocoa Hut will be open from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 11: Stag & Doe Night, Sponsored by WhistlePig: Your favorite Middlebury shops will be open late for extended shopping on Stag & Doe Night. In addition to great shopping, you can enjoy restaurant and drink specials and tastings by WhistlePig, Lincoln Peak and more during your night out. To really make it a party, we’ll have a photo booth (with props) and a D.J. playing music in Cannon Park.

The Hot Cocoa Hut (Cannon Park) and Gift Wrap Station (51 Main St.) will both offer extended hours as well— everything is open from 5-8 p.m. The tastings, gift wrap and photo booth are all free.

Saturday, Dec 14: Visit with Santa and Character Breakfast: Did you forget to ask Santa for something on your list?

Catch him again at Maple Landmark Woodcraft from 10 a.m. to noon. This is a free event.

Gather your family for a delicious pancake breakfast, complete with a cast of characters that include an ice princess, a gingerbread man, a penguin, a snowman and a reindeer, all sure to entertain the little ones. This event will also include balloons, a photo booth (with props) and a placemat to color featuring all of the Very Merry Middlebury characters. There will be two seatings, at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Tickets are on sale now at the Middlebury Inn, $8 per adult and $5 per child.

Anything purchased in Middlebury can be wrapped for free at 51 Main St., noon to 4 p.m.—just show your receipt! The Hot Cocoa Hut in Cannon Park will be open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., just 25 cents for a cup with all the fixings.

Saturday, Dec. 21: Visit with Santa: This is it—your last chance to visit Santa before he heads back to the North Pole to get things ready for the big day. See Santa one final time at Danforth Pewter from 10 a.m.-noon. This is a free event.

And, finish up any last minute shopping in Middlebury, with free gift wrapping, noon to 4 p.m. at 51 Main for items purchased in town. (Don’t forget your receipt!)

The Hot Cocoa Hut (Cannon Park) will be open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 25 cents/cup with all the fixings.

Contact Very Merry Middlebury at verymerrymiddlebury@gmail.com with any questions.

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