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MIDDLEBURY | New research by the University of Vermont has revealed a genuine connection between childhood obesity and decreased functions in young brains. The new Vermontbased research was just published in the professional medical journal JAMA Pediatrics. “Our results show an important connection; that kids with higher BMI (body mass index) tend to have a thinner cerebral cortex, especially in the prefrontal area,” said Jennifer Laurent, an associate professor in at the University of Vermont’s Department of Nursing. She is lead author of the new study. “We found widespread thinning of (the) cerebral cortex” among research subjects with higher BMI, according to senior author Scott Mackey, a UVM assistant professor of psychiatry, but notably in the prefontal area, too. “That’s significant because we know that executive function, things like memory and the ability to plan, are controlled in that area of the brain.” “It could be that a thinner prefrontal cortex is affecting decision-making in some children, and they make unhealthy dietary choices as a result, which could lead to obesity,” Laurent said. Or the causal relationship could work in

A UVM brain scan from a new study shows a thinner prefrontal cortex in obese children. The cyan color is the prefrontal cortex. Obese children in the study had poorer working memory compared with normal weight research subjects. Photo by Brian Jenkins the opposite direction, she added. “We know from rodent models and adult studies that obesity can induce low grade inflammatory effects, which actually do alter cellular structure” and can lead to cardiovascular disease, Laurent said. “With prolonged exposure to obesity, it is possible that children have chronic inflammation, and that may actually be affecting their brain in the long term.” Laurent said the study shows there’s a big impact on public health care and related costs, too.

“We would want to proactively encourage changes in kids’ diets and exercise levels at a young age with the understanding that it’s not only the heart that is being affected by obesity, it is perhaps also the brain,” she said. “We did not look at behavior. It’s very important that this work not further stigmatize people who are obese or overweight. What we’re saying is that, according to our measures, we are seeing something that bears watching. How and if it translates to behavior is for future research to determine.” ■

GRANVILLE | On Jan. 5, at approximately 4:38 p.m., 911 operators received a call regarding a residential fire at 210 Post Office Hill Rd. in the town of Granville, Vermont. T he Gr a nv i l le Volu nte e r Fi re Department as well as local mutual aid departments responded to the scene to suppress the fi re. The fi re department reported there was indication that one of the residents was unaccounted for. Members of the Vermont State Police Field Force Division, Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit along with the Division of Fire Safety, responded to investigate. At approximately 1329 hours, human remains were located within the debris of the structure. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) was notified and an Assistant Medical Examiner (AME) responded to assist investigators at the scene. The remains will be sent to the OCME in Burlington for autopsy to try and determine cause and manner of death as well as a positive identification. The resident of this address, that is unaccounted for, has been identified as Nathan Twitchell, 37, of 210 Post Office Hill Rd. See FATAL FIRE » pg. 5

Ski fatality tarnishes end of 2019 season By Lou Varricchio EDITOR

MIDDLEBURY | A skiing accident on Dec. 28, at the Killington Ski Resort claimed the life of Jason Vitale, 48, of Baldwin, New York. The Vermont State Police were notified of a skiing accident at the Killington Ski Resort. Vitale was transported to the Rutland Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. “Vitale was traveling at a high rate of speed on an intermediate trail, when he lost control and collided with a tree,” according to an incident report by VSP Detective Sgt. Jamie Wright. “Vitale was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. Vitale was quickly moved off the mountain by members of the Killington Ski Patrol, however went into cardiac arrest while being transported to the hospital where he later died as a result from his injuries.” Despite the headlines, skiing fatalities in Vermont are rare. According to USA Today’s Unofficial Networks, “Your chance of dying while skiing or snowboarding is extremely low. Statistically speaking, you are 100 times more likely to die canoeing than you are skiing down the slopes. In fact, your chances of dying with your boots on at a ski resort is less than one in a million. That being said, tragedies occur.” The 10-year industry average is 38 fatalities per season nationwide with most deaths occurring at ski areas located west of the Mississippi. ■

The Killington Ski Patrol responded quickly to move recreational skier Jason Vitale off Killington Mountain. But despite the patrol’s heroic efforts, Vitale was pronounced dead at the Rutland Regional Medical Center. Photo by Lou Varricchio

SNOW, NEW YEAR ARRIVES IN ADDISON COUNTY

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Gov. Phil Scott: “Responders, road crews, utilities and many others have been planning for this storm and are working hard to minimize impacts and keep people safe.” File photo

MIDDLEBURY | The last week of December 2019 brought winter weather conditions more typical of mid January. On Dec. 31, Green Mountain Power (GMP) crews responded to outages caused by a winter storm which brought ice, some snow, and strong winds, especially along the U.S. Route 7 corridor and south of Rutland. Vermont meteorologist Roger Hill reported that the storm included thunderstorm in Bennington and more icing than first expected. According to GMP’s Kristin Kelly , “Crews confronted hazardous driving conditions, in some cases requiring chains to get around. GMP and safety officials are alerting customers to stay off the roads if possible, as forecasters say the wintry weather system

stayed over the region causing tricky travel.” On Dec. 31, Gov. Phil Scott urged residents to keep in touch with neighbors in need of help, if possible. “Responders, road crews, utilities and many others have been planning for this storm and are working hard to minimize impacts and keep people safe,” Scott said. “Individuals can assist by helping themselves and others. The most important thing we can ask of Vermonters is to check in on neighbors and exercise common sense and caution.” “GMP tracked multiple forecasts before the storm hit, so we could pre-position crews around our service territory and be in the right places to respond as safely and quickly as possible to repair damage and restore power,” said Mike Burke, GMP’s chief of field operations. Burke said GMP has restored power to about 3,600 customers by New Year’s Eve. ■

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I have made leaps and bounds since I f o u n d myself at the Rutland Country Humane Society on Nov. 1. However, I would love to find my forever home. I am just so tired from hopping from place to place. I really just want a place to call my own. You should spring into action and come meet me or one of my many friends here at RCHS. I hope to hop right into your heart. ■ — Amelia Stamp, Events & Community Outreach Coordinator, Rutland County Humane Society | 802-483-6700 | www.rchsvt.org

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Solar farms part of state’s 2025 plan Is Vermont’s carbon-free goal doable? By Lou Varricchio EDITOR

MIDDLEBURY | The year 2025 is looming. And Vermont’s road to “90 by 2025” carbon-free energy is proving to be a rocky, costly trek. Following the shutdown of the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant, which generated 70 percent of the state’s electricity (all of it carbon free), energy costs have soared here and customers have seen more imports, especially with Canadian natural gas. But as the old athletic saying goes, “No pain, no gain” when it comes to going solar. Vermont Gov. Phil Scott supports “90 by 2025” as did his predecessor, former Gov. Peter Shumlin. So far, per state data, Vermont’s renewable energy sector created over 15,000 jobs. But the move to so-called solar farms, which really are solar power stations and not actual farms, are requiring thousands of acres of land to meet the state’s energy needs. While solar installations have slowed down somewhat from 2017, residents are still seeing arrays being built on private property, especially former agricultural lands. Experts estimate that reaching Vermont’s renewable goals on solar alone would take up about 90,000 acres of land. “If you did it all with large solar farms, you’d be talking about something on the order of 200 or 300 large solar projects around the state,” Dr. Ben Luce, associate professor of physics and sustainability studies at Lyndon State College said in a Vermont Watchdog news report. “To a lot of people’s ears that sounds significant.”

officials and neighbors upset. “So far the reaction to this solar project has been a negative one,” Brandon Town Manager David Atherton said in March 2018. Atherton said that the project was spearheaded by Conti Group Solar of New Jersey and Massachusetts. Conti Group is a developer, planner, designer, engineer, constructor, owner and operator of capital-asset projects such as solar-energy arrays. Many Vermont residents and energy advocates see more large solar construction as the only way to realize state mandated alternative energy goals by 2025. “For solar to provide 20 percent of Vermont’s electric supply by 2025 means that we will have increased solar generation by a factor of eight in a decade,” David Hill of the Vermont Energy Investment Corp. said. But as far as Brandon’s Babcock project goes, Atherton and other officials may be scratching their collective heads. “I don’t see the Babcock Farm project providing any benefits to the town (or residents), especially on their electric bill,” Atherton said. North of Brandon in the Addison County community of New Haven, some town officials have pushed back against more solar farms coming to town.

Former New Haven Selectboard member Doug Tolles has worked on similar solar projects just like Brandon’s with mixed results. “I can tell you that, in New Haven, houses near these big solar projects depreciated by as much as 40 percent,” Tolles said. “Here in New Haven they have ruined property values of all the nearby houses. Even small, metered solar projects ruin property values nearby. My advice to Brandon residents: think long and hard before your community accepts more of these things.” ■

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Dairy vs. the state From the editor It’s not always so hunky dory when it comes to Montpelier’s power and the state’s dairy industry. A recent example illustrates that even farming isn’t immune from government’s long arm. Last week, Attorney General T.J. Donovan announced that his office filed a lawsuit against Pleasant Valley Farms and its operators Mark and Amanda St. Pierre for violations of Vermont’s agricultural laws and regulations. The alleged violations stem from actions at the Lumbra

Farm, a dairy farm owned by the St, Pierres that the state alleges is part of the Pleasant Valley Farms operation. In the complaint, the state alleges that, in 2017, Pleasant Valley Farms and the St. Pierres expanded an existing barn at the Lumbra Farm without obtaining any necessary permits and approvals and without providing required advanced notice to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. The barn is alleged to have increased in size from around 13,000 square feet to approximately 104,000 square feet (roughly 2.4 acres). The barn went from approximately 120

feet long to approximately 825 feet long. In addition to the unpermitted barn expansion, the state stated that Pleasant Valley Farms and the St. Pierres also built a 10-million-gallon manure pit, capable of accommodating waste for more than 1,500 mature dairy cows, at the Lumbra Farm without required notice or advanced approval. In addition to claims relating to permits and pre-construction approval, the state alleged violations of Vermont’s Required Agricultural Practices (RAPs) for the farm’s failure to have a nutrient management plan or maintain necessary documents

during an inspection by the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. (RAPs are standards to which all types of Vermont farms must be managed to assure agricultural pollution does not reach lakes and streams.) The seven-count complaint, which was filed in the Vermont Superior Court seeks an order requiring that Pleasant Valley Farms apply for a Large Farm Operation (LFO) permit for the Lumbra Farm; bring the Lumbra Farm into compliance with all required RAPs and LFO rules; and pay civil penalties as permitted by law. — The Eagle ■

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We need each other By Dan Alexander PUBLISHER

Just when you think it can’t get any worse. Wouldn’t you know we find a way to do just that? Of course, I’m referring to the state of affairs of those who govern the country in Washington, D.C. The media is abuzz with opinions of the drone attack on Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani that killed this known terrorist and several others last Friday. For as long as there have been political parties and political opposition, there has been ongoing friction in the halls of Washington. Sadly, that is the messy thing about our republic, everyone gets a voice, and in today’s high tech world, there are far too many ways to air those voices. Unfortunately, some just don’t know when

to stay quiet and let actions speak louder than words. The news media loves friction and chaos, so at a time when cooler heads need to prevail, we hear far too much about World War III. Saber rattling is one thing but the contentious nature of our current discourse within the nation may be sending the wrong message to those who we truly oppose in the Middle East. It not that the opposition to the current administration is necessarily wrong, but at a time when the nation needs to speak in a unified voice and our collective interest should forge a united front we find ourselves feeding the embers of war when the better approach on all fronts should be stone-cold silence. We can’t undo what has been done and by most accounts, everyone seems to agree these were bad people with significant blood on their hands and needed to be stopped. With the upcoming election, there will be

plenty of time for debate over how this could have been played out differently, but for the currently war-talk climate, the appropriate comment should be, “no comment.” This includes reinforcing statements and threats from the White House. As a nation, collectively, we’ve been reserved in taking stronger action up to this point. We sent out the warning; it was not heeded. Thus allowing our action to speak volumes. National security must take precedence over short-term political or media posturing. The problem is, if we keep this internal divisiveness going, both sides will lead this nation to its destruction as we show our true enemies we would rather act like children then serious adults. Once the immediate crisis has passed, there will be plenty of time for Monday morning quarterbacking and criticism by all sides. ■ — Dan Alexander is the publisher of The Sun newspapers in New York and the Vermont Eagle.

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After literally more than 100 years of intermittent trying, Vermont’s educational leadership succeeded in giving its bureaucracy the power and duty to force mergers of Vermont’s public schools into larger districts (Act 46). After a cautious nudge in the direction of consolidation by Commissioner Richard Cate (2007), Commissioner and Secretary of Education Armando Vilaseca put his energy behind the drive that led to Act 46. In his final appearance before the House Education Committee in 2013, Vilaseca said: “We don’t need 272 school districts.” A committee member inquired whether Vilaseca thought regionalization ought to be legislatively mandated. Vilaseca

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replied that school board members and superintendents told him “we’ll never do this ourselves. There has to be some sort of hammer.” After that session, Vilaseca told a reporter that “after seven or eight years, if the districts haven’t joined together, then the state will come in.” Within four years Vilaseca’s hammer had fallen, and the agency and state board plowed ahead to complete the mandatory consolidation process. For decades the advocates’ argument was that the existence of 272 school districts in a state with (by 2017) 80,000 public school students produced fragmentation, duplication, inefficiency, inequalities, economic cost and educational shortcomings. Their remedy, always the first resort of people with the centralizing mentality, was to convert public school governance into a far more orderly and manageable state-led system, that would produce “savings”, administrative conveniences, and better outcomes.

Act 46 declared that its purpose was “to encourage and support local decisions and actions.” Most Vermonters probably think of “local” as their town or city. In the public education world, “local” means anything beneath the State level, operating under state-determined rules and requirements. A more candid statement would have been, to support local decisions among the limited options defined and offered by the Agency and State Board of Education. The educrats have always bemoaned, at least privately, the intrusion of local school boards, parents and taxpayers into what ought to be an enterprise conceived and guided by experts. At least t wo tuition towns (Chelsea and Ludlow) saved parental choice by closing schools before being forced into a merger. Ten Northeast Kingdom tuition towns formed the NEK Choice district and thus preserved their K-12 choice. Other towns, like Westfield and Elmore, were swallowed up and

lost choice. Once a town enters a unified union school district, it will prove to be almost impossible to ever get out... Probably the best, albeit most revolutionary, reform now would be for the legislature to establish universal parental choice with state-issued portable tuition scholarships, and let the merged districts and independent schools compete to attract pupils and revenue by offering personalized learning opportunities, flexible pathways, quality results, and services that meet the needs of their customers. No presently conceivable Vermont legislature will do this. That idea would terrify the constellation of stakeholders determined to defend their power, privileges and benefits against any uprising of parents demanding better education for their children. ■ — John McClaughry is vice president of the Ethan Allen Institute (www.ethanallen.org).

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New year’s first baby

BURLINGTON | Ronan Boutin was the first Vermont baby born in the new decade of the 2020s. The little Vermonter was among 400 U.S. babies born Jan. 1, 2020. “We were really trying make the cut for 2019, but he had other plans,” said Ronan’s mother Mandi Boutin. Ronan’s due date was actually Jan. 16 and the couple said the whole experience came as “a bit of a surprise.” ■

Briefs Asher Kite accepted to early college

GREAT BARRINGTON | It’s not every day that students start college early, but for this New Haven, Vermont, student, that’s exactly the case. Asher Kite earned a place in the fall 2019 entering class at Bard College at Simon’s Rock. Kite’s academic and personal achievements stood out, securing Asher a spot at Simon’s Rock this fall. The Bard campus in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, is home to about 450 students. Early college students are on track to graduate from college one or two years ahead of their peers. ■

IPaul Smiths dean’s list

PAUL SMITHS, N.Y. | The following local students were named to the dean’s list at Paul Smith’s College during the fall 2019 semester. Each earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction: Kristen Lee of Leicester, majoring in fishers and wildlife science. River Payne of Cornwall, majoring in natural resources conservation and management. Karl Kaufmann of Bridport, majoring in

fishers and wildlife science. Bethany Orvis of Middlebury, majoring in integrative studies. Christopher Robinson of Vergennes, majoring in natural resources conservation and management. Cassidy Lucia of Middlebury, majoring in environmental science. ■

Festival meeting Jan. 15

MIDDLEBURY | The Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green celebrates its 42nd anniversary season this year during the week of July 12 -18. With construction underway in the downtown area, we’ll be off the Green at the Middlebury Recreation Park this year. The festival, which is planned and hosted entirely by volunteers, is one of the premier summer arts events in Addison County. To help make this year’s festival a success, please join the annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Vermont Community Foundation, located at 3 Court St. in Middlebury. There is a small parking lot behind the building leading to an entrance with elevator access. For further information, call 802-4623555 or attend the annual meeting. ■

On Thursday, Jan. 9, at noon, as part of the Sheldon Museum’s “Hidden Treasure” exhibit series, Danielle Rougeau, president of the Henry Sheldon board and Middlebury College archivist, will use the Sheldon’s photo of the Otter Creek train trestle collapse of 1893 to talk about the town, the train industry, and the forces that shape the story behind that photographic moment. The talk is offered in conjunction with the Sheldon’s elaborate train layout that is running through Jan. 11. Following the talk, the audience is invited to see the train layout in action. The fee for the talk is $5 which includes museum admission. The Sheldon is located at 1 Park St. in downtown Middlebury across from the Ilsley Library.

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FERRISBURGH | On. Dec. 27, 2019, at approximately 12:18 a.m., Vermont State Police troopers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Four Winds Road in the town of Ferrisburgh after observing a motor vehicle violation. The operator was identified as Timothy Williams, 31, of Burlington. While speaking with Williams, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Williams was screened and subsequently placed under arrest for DUI-Drug. Williams was transported to the Vergennes Police Department and later released with a citation to appear at Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on Feb. 10, to answer to the charge of DUI-Drug. ■

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MIDDLEBURY | The Green Mountain National Forest is a destination for many backcountry skiers of Addison and Rutland counties. The varied terrain and pristine woodlands of the forestland provide an excellent backcountry experience for skiers, snowboarders, riders and even hardy winter campers. That’s why an event scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 9, at the Vermont Ski & Snowboard Museum in Stowe, is attracting skiers from around the region. Titled “The Next Frontier of Vermont’s Backcountry Skiing”, the discussion will be moderated by backcountry skiing guidebook author David Goodman and include other Vermont leaders in the backcountry skiing and riding community.

Middlebury to New Haven pursuit MIDDLEBURY | Dec. 15, 2019, at approximately 9:40 p.m., Vermont State Police troopers were dispatched to assist the Middlebury Police Department with a vehicle attempting to elude them on Exchange Street in the town of Middlebury. The vehicle had previously struck two police cruisers. Troopers attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop of the vehicle, which subsequently led Troopers on a brief low speed pursuit. The vehicle eventually came to a stop on U.S. Route 7 in the town of New Haven. At the conclusion of the pursuit, the operator was identified as Justin C. Villa, 25, of Brooklyn, New York. While speaking with Villa, troopers detected indicators of impairment. Villa was subsequently screened and placed under arrest for DUI. Villa was transpor ted to the Middlebury Police Department for processing, where he was issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court Criminal Division to answer to the charge of DUI #1. Villa also received a citation from the Middlebury Police Department for additional criminal charges, any questions regarding those criminal charges should be directed to the Middlebury Police Department. ■

Backcountry skiing is a growing winter sport in Vermont. Get in on a discussion about resources, trends and locations on Jan. 9 at the Vermont Ski & Snowboard Museum. Pictured: Today’s backcountry skiers use high-tech gear like this avalanche airbag. Photo by James Heilman, M.D.

“Where is the cutting edge of backcountry skiing in Vermont now? Don’t just follow tracks, (you can) learn the secrets of where to go, hear about the latest community supported skiing around the northeast and learn about backcountry gear innovations,” according to the museum’s Executive Director Abby Chaffee. And of course, most skiers will recognize the famous Vermont “Chaffee” family name of skiing fame. Chaffee said panelists include Zac Freeman, of Vermont’s glade zones movement and spokesman for an alliance of trail users in Hancock-Rochester area, Louise Lintilhac, managing editor of Backcountry magazine, Scott Seward, split boarder and senior design engineer at Burton Snowboards and Tyler Ray, founder of New Hampshire’s leading backcountry skiing organization. Event moderator Goodman is author of the book, “Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast.” The discussion begins at 6:30 p.m. with craft beer provided by Von Trapp Brewing; wine and cider will also be available. A $10 entry donation helps support the non-profit museum’s mission to promote skiing in Vermont. Vermont Ski & Snowboard Museum, is located at 1 South Main St. in Stowe. ■

Middlebury seeks new assistant town clerk By Lou Varricchio EDITOR

MIDDLEBURY | The Middlebury Town Clerk’s Office is seeking an individual for the appointed position of assistant town clerk. A job description released by the Middlebury Town Clerk’s Office recently describes the assistant town clerk as providing a variety of support services including maintaining official town records, presiding over elections, issuing licenses, facilitating property tax assessment appeals and tax abatement hearings.

“Familiarity with Vermont Statutes, Election laws, land record management systems, or office management procedures are a plus,” according to a town e-mail message distributed in mid December. “(Candidates) must have proficient computer skills, work well with the public, and thrive in an environment with many interruptions.” This is a full time position and the town is known for offering a generous compensation package. “I have reviewed resumes and had some interviews,” Town Clerk Ann Webster told the Eagle. “Hope to move things along fairly quickly after the new year.” ■

“Breaking Bad”

Keira Knightly stars

Fans of TV’s violent “Breaking Bad” crimedrama series, which aired 2008-15, will enjoy a special on campus discussion on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 4:30 p.m. Middlebury’s Jason Mittell of the college’s Department of Film and Media Culture and Program in American Studies, will examine the chemistry of characters in the series. The even will be held in the Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest in Room 103. The event is free.

Automobile fire in Starksboro STARKSBORO | On Dec. 13, 2019, at approximately 11:45 p.m., the Vermont State Police were dispatched to a one car motor vehicle fire on Route 17 in the town of Starksboro. Fire department personnel were advised by police that the vehicle was fully engulfed and would be a total loss. Initial investigation indicates that the operator, Taylor Whipple, 30, was traveling east on Route 17 at an unknown speed. As Whipple continued east, he failed to negotiate a turn onto Gore Road, subsequently Whipple left the traveled portion of roadway. Shortly after the vehicle came to rest it became engulfed in flames. While speaking with Whipple, several signs of alcohol impairment were observed. Whipple was then arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence and transported to the Vergennes Police Department for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Whipple was issued a citation to appear before the Addison Superior Court Criminal Division to answer the aforementioned charges. ■

The 2020 Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival continues its debut season of the non-profit MNFF Selects Film Series on Sunday, Jan. 12, with the matinee screening of the new cinematic drama “Colette” starring Keira Knightley. The film will screen at 2 p.m. at Town Hall Theater in Middlebur y. The f ilm portrays the life of the iconoclastic Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, a woman who pushed the boundaries of established cultural norms in the late 19th- and the early decades of 20th-century France. Call the THT box office at 802-382-9222 or visit in person, Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased at the door day of show. Photo provided

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Investigators will continue to investigate in conjunction with the OCME and the Addison County State’s Attorney’s Office. Authorities told reporters that further updates will follow

regarding cause and manner of death as well as the positive identification of the remains when that information becomes available. Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to contact either Det. Sgt. Thomas McCoy-BCI or Det. Sgt. Steven Otis-Vermont Fire/Explosion Investigation Unit at 802-722- 4600. ■

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JAN. 9

Vergennes » Lunch & Learn with

John Graham Housing & Services held at Bixby Memorial Library; 12:00 PM. Addison County’s Emerging Leaders get together from 12:00-1:00 pm to discuss local issues with local leaders. Free and open to all. Please RSVP: unitedwayaddisoncounty. dm.networkforgood.com/forms/ january-lunch-learn Middlebury » Cabin Fever Lecture: Long-eared Owls in Addison County held at Ilsley Public Library; 7:00 PM. Long-eared Owls are perhaps the most secretive native owl in our area. OCAS President Ron Payne will detail a three-year quest to to find them and learn how they

are using the landscape in Addison County. Middlebury » Yale Glee Club with the Middlebury College Choir held at Mahaney Center for the Arts; 7:30 PM. The College Choir hosts the Yale Glee Club in an engaging evening of new and traditional collegiate choral music. Free. www. middlebury.edu/arts or 802-4433168

JAN. 10

Bristol » Reel Film Fridays held at

Lawrence Memorial Library; 7:30 PM. Classic and contemporary films, every Friday.

JAN. 11

Middlebury » Monthly Wildlife Walk held at Otter View Park; 8:00 AM. Meet at the parking area of Otter View the Otte r V iew Park Park at at th , intersection of of Weybridge Wey bridge St. St and Pulp Mill in Mill Bridge Brid ge Road R Middlebury. Middl ebu , Birders of all all ages ages and abilities welcome. More welco info: into: 802-3886019 601 or 802388-1007. 38 Burlington B

JAN. 9TH

Yale Glee Club with the Middlebury College Choir held at Mahaney Center for the Arts

»)) Winter Farmer’s F Market held rv at a1 Dudley M. Davis Center; D 10:00 AM. Join 10 us us indoors at UVM’s uvi Davis Center Ce nt, with over 30+ selling 30+vvendors e food, foo d , beverages, b e' prepared foods, and prepa red fc crafts. croft s. ..................... ........................... Burlington »» Free Burlington Free Family Sn t, ,rclnv c:· Family Fc1mil\1 Dance nnn Saturdays: Party held

at Flynn Center for the Performing Arts; 10:00 AM. Join us for our new free family musical programs held in the Flynn’s lobby on Saturday mornings at 10:00am. Attendance is free, but pre-registration is suggested, although walkups are also welcome. Middlebury » Film Showing: An Elephant Sitting Still held at Sunderland Language Center, Dana Auditorium; 3:00 PM. The story links together the lives of a number of protagonists, narrating the course of one single, tension-filled day from dawn to dusk, and along the way, painting a portrait of a society marked by selfishness. Free.

JAN. 14

Middlebury » Special Needs Planning held at Ilsley Public Library; 6:00 PM. This workshop provides an overview including such essentials as protecting government benefits, constructing wills and special needs trusts, and much more. Presented by Attorney Claudia I. Pringles. Free, but registration required. Call 802-2230600

JAN. 15

Middlebury » Annual Meeting of the Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green held at Vermont Community Foundation; 6:30 PM. Attend our annual meeting to learn how you can be involved in various aspects of preparing for and hosting one of the premier summer arts events in Addison County. Info: 802-462-3555.

JAN. 16

Vergennes » Community Forum held at St. Peter’s Church Parish Hall; 6:30 PM. During this forum,

To list your event call (518) 873-6368 ext. 225 or email calendar@suncommunitynews.com. You can also submit your event on our website! Go to: events.addison-eagle.com

we will discuss the current trends in police operations, what challenges we are facing as a law enforcement agency, our ten year “progress report” and what we project for the future of the department.

scheduled activities throughout the day. This free admission event is a partnership with the City of Burlington’s Community Economic Development Office and their AmeriCorps Service Team.

Bristol » Reel Film Fridays held at

Lawrence Memorial Library; 7:30 PM. Classic and contemporary films, every Friday.

Bristol » Reel Film Fridays held at Lawrence Memorial Library; 7:30 PM. Classic and contemporary films, every Friday.

Middlebury » Making Comics

Shelburne » Free Ice Fishing

JAN. 17

JAN. 18

held at Ilsley Public Library; 11:30 AM. Making comics with friends (old or new) is a chance to create a problem and solve it together. This workshop is an opportunity to play the game of making comics. Free program for teens through adults. South Burlington » Free Tastings with Mill River Brewing and More held at Cheese and Wine Traders; 2:00 PM. Join us for free Beer Tasting with Mill River Brewing and cheese tasting with Stony Pond Farm.

JAN. 19

Burlington » Green Mountain

Firepower 1777 vs 1861 held at Ethan Allen Homestead Museum; 2:00 PM. Join author and historian Robert Grandchamp as he compares the firearms used by the Green Mountain Boys of 1777 to those of the Green Mountain Boys of 1861. No admission fee, donations appreciated.

JAN. 20

Burlington » Martin Luther King,

Jr. Community Celebration held at ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain; 10:00 AM. This familyfriendly event includes walk-up and

JAN. 24

JAN. 25

Day in Vermont held at Various Locations in Vermont; 12:00 AM. Anyone, resident or nonresident, may go fishing in Vermont without a fishing license.

JAN. 28

Burlington » Keynote Speaker

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi held at Ira Allen Chapel; 4:00 PM. Dr. Ibram X. Kendi is a New York Times bestselling author and Founding Director of The Antiracist Research & Policy Center at American University. Free tickets are available Jan. 21st: https://uvmtickets.universitytickets. com/

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MIDDLEBURY | The Agency of Human Services Secretary Mike Smith announced last week that Martha Maksym will be stepping down as deputy secretary for the Agency of Human Services after three years. Maksym had previously worked at Chittenden County’s United Way of Northwest Vermont for nearly 23 years, including five years as the executive director. “We’ve been fortunate to have Martha’s talent and leadership as acting and deputy secretary over the last three years,” said Gov. Phi Scott. “I thank her for her service to the people of Vermont. She will be greatly missed, though we understand this a good opportunity for her.” “I want to thank Martha for her dedication to the Agency of Human Services,” said Secretary of Human Services Mike Smith. “Martha’s leadership and support were incredibly helpful as I assumed the role of Secretary of Human Services. She was always thoughtful in her approach to the difficult issues that face the Agency every day, and she made sure that the employees felt recognized and appreciated for their hard work.” “I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to serve at the Agency of Human Services,” said Maksym. “The colleagues I served with over the past three-years are true public servants, and they work come to work every day with the intent of improving the well-being of Vermonters.” Maksym has accepted the position of chief executive officer at Wake Robin in Shelburne, Vermont. Wake Robin is a nonprofit community organization offering independent living, residential care, skilled nursing, and memory care. She is slated to begin her role in January 2020. ■

Cold crew

According to M i d d l e b u r y Community Liaison Jim Gish, workers Pat Paquette (left) and Mark Billings (part of the blasting crew working in downtown Middlebur y last weekend) had to contend with “omnipresent groundwater, cold weather, balky equipment, and a community liaison looking over their shoulder to get their work done. At one point... the crew worked 23 hours straight to complete the job. My (hard) hat goes off to them.” Gish took this photo for his weekly public report on the ongoing Middlebury Bridge & Rail Project. Photo by Jim Gish

Religious Services ADDISON ADDISON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH - Addison Four Corners, Rts. 22A & 17. Sunday Worship at 10:30am, Adult Sunday School at 9:30am; Bible Study at 2pm on Thursdays. Call Pastor Steve @ 759-2326 for more information. HAVURAH, THE JEWISH CONGREGATION OF ADDISON COUNTY - Havurah House, 56 North Pleasant St. A connection to Judaism and Jewish life for all who are interested. Independent and unaffiliated. High Holy Day services are held jointly with Middlebury College Hillel. Weekly Hebrew School from September to May. Information: 388-8946 or www. addisoncountyhavurah.org BRANDON BRANDON BAPTIST CHURCH - Corner of Rt. 7 & Rt. 73W (Champlain St.) Brandon, VT 802-247-6770. Sunday Services: 10am. Adult Bible Study, Sunday School ages 5 & up, Nursery provided ages 4 & under. Worship Service 11am. BRANDON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - Rt. 7 Sunday Worship 10a.m. LIVING WATER ASSEMBLY OF GOD - 76 North Street (Route 53), Office Phone: 247-4542. Email: LivingWaterAssembly@gmail.com. Website: www.LivingWaterAOG.org. Sunday Service 10a.m. Wednesday Service 7p.m. Youth Meeting (For Teens) Saturday 7p.m. FURNACE BROOK WESLEYAN CHURCH BRANDON CAMPUS - 1895 Forest Dale Rd., Brandon, VT. Sunday Service 10am Children’s Church, nursery and free coffee www. furnacebrook.org (802) 483-2531 office@furnacebrook.org ST. MARY’S PARISH - 38 Carver St., 247-6351, Saturday Mass 4pm, Sunday Mass 11am SAINT THOMAS & GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 19 Conant Sq. Sunday Worship - Rite II, 8:00am. - no music, low key and contemplative. 10am. - with music, family friendly. BRIDPORT BRIDPORT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - Middle Rd., Bridport, VT. Pastor Tim Franklin, 7582227. Sunday worship services at 10:30am. Sunday School 9:30am for children ages 3 and up. BRISTOL BRISTOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP - NOW meeting for worship Sundays at 3 p.m. at The Bristol Federated Church 37 North Street Bristol VT 05443 Use the side door entrance. 453-2660 or 453-2614 Website: www.bristolcf.org or find us on Facebook! BRISTOL SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH - 839 Rockydale Rd. - Saturday Services: Bible Studies for all ages - 9:30am to 10:30am, Song Service, Worship Service at 11am. Prayer Meeting Thursday 6:30pm. 453-4712 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRISTOL - 10 Park St., Bristol. Worship Service 10:15am, Children’s Sunday School 11am. For more info call (802) 453-2551. Visit our Facebook page for special events. BRISTOL FEDERATED CHURCH - 37 North St., Bristol. Sunday Worship Service 10:15am. All are Welcome! Children join families at the beginning of worship then after having Children’s Message down front, they head out for Sunday School in the classroom. Winter service will be held in the renovated Education Wing. Enter at side door on Church Street. Come as you are. For more info call (802) 453-2321. Pastor Bill Elwell. Rescueme97@yahoo.com bristolfederatedchurch.org EAST MIDDLEBURY/RIPTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Jct. Rt. 116 and 125. Service at 9am. Contemporary Service

at 10:30am. Sunday School during 9am service. Call Pastor Bob Bushman at 388-7423 for more information. All are welcome. VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH - 322 East Main St., Middlebury. 802-377-9571. Sunday School 9:30am, Sunday Worship 10:45am, Thursday AWANA 6:30-7:30pm. Sunday evening and mid week life groups. Contact church for times and places. Pastor Ed Wheeler, midvalleybc@aol.com MIDDLEBURY CHAMPLAIN VALLEY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS - 2 Duane Ave., Middlebury, VT. Sunday church services and Religious Exploration for children begin at 10:00 am. Parking is available at the church and at nearby Middlebury Union High School. Coffee hour immediately following the service. Rev. Barnaby Feder, minister. Office: 802-388-8080. www.cvuus.org MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH - 97 South Pleasant St., Middlebury. Sunday Worship at 10:00am with Junior Church (K-4th) and nursery (0-4) available. Sunday School for children and adults at 9:00am. Youth Group/Bible Study and Small Groups/Fellowship Groups during the week. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Stephanie Allen. Web: www.memorialbaptistvt.org. Email: membaptistvt@gmail.com. Facebook: MBC Middlebury Vermont 802-388-7472. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 43 North Pleasant St., Middlebury, VT 05753, (802) 388-2510. Sunday schedule: 10:00am Adult Education, 10:45am Morning Worship. Rev. Mari Clark. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (MIDDLEBURY WARD) - Sacrament Worship Service: Sunday 9:00am. Meetinghouse-133 Valley View, Middlebury, VT 05753. NEW HAVEN ADDISON COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST - 145 Campground Rd., 453-5704. Worship: Sunday 9 & 11:20am; Bible classes: Sunday 10:30am, Tuesday 6pm. Free home Bible studies available by appointment. NEW HAVEN UNITED REFORM CHURCH - 1660 Ethan Allen Hwy, New Haven, VT. (802) 3881345 Worship services at 10am & 7pm. Pastor Andrew Knott. www.nhurc.org newhavenvturc@ gmail.com PROCTOR ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH - 1 Gibbs Street (opposite elementary school) Proctor, Vermont 05765. Sunday Service at 9:00am. 802-459-2728 VERGENNES/PANTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHRISTIAN CENTER - 1759 U.S. Route 7, Vergennes, VT • 802-8773903 • Sunday school 9am, Sunday worship 10am. Sunday evening and mid week life groups: Contact church office for times and places. Rev. Michael Oldham. pastormike@agccvt.org; agccvt.org CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH - 73 Church St in Waltham. The Rev. Phillip Westra, pastor. Sunday: Worship services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., nursery available, Sunday school for children at 11:15 a.m. Weekday groups include Coffee Break Womens’ Group, Young Peoples (7th to 12th grade), Young Adult Married and Singles, and more. 877-2500 or www.cvcrc.net. PANTON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH - 49 Adams Ferry Road, just around the corner from the Panton General Store. Pastor Tom Lupien, Teaching Pastor Eric Carter. Sunday School and Adult Bible Study 9:30 am, Worship Service 10:30 am with nursery and junior church. Wednesday evening Bible study is held in a local home; call for details. 802-475-2656. ST. PETER’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH - Saturday 4:30pm, Sunday 10:30am

VERGENNES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH -10:30a.m. VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH - 862 US Rt. 7, Sunday: 9:45am Bible Hour For All Ages Including 5 Adult Classes; 11:00am Worship Including Primary Church Ages 3 to 5 & Junior Church 1st - 4th Graders; 6pm Evening Service Worship For All Ages. Wednesday 6:30pm Adult Prayer & Bible Study; 802-877-3393 VERGENNES CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - 30 South Water Street. Sunday Morning Worship begins at 9:30am. Sunday School and nursery care are available. Rev. Dr. Barbara Purinton, Interim Pastor. Abigail Diehl-Noble Christian Education Coordinator. 802-877-2435. https://www.vergennesucc.org/ WHITING WHITING COMMUNITY CHURCH - Sunday school 9:45am, Sunday Service 11am & 7pm RUTLAND ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH “The Bible Catholic Church” - 42 Woodstock Ave., Rutland, VT 802-779-9046, www.allsaintsrutlandvt.org. Sunday Service 8am & 10am. CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH - 2 Meadow Lane, Rutland, VT 802-775-0358. (2 blocks south of the Rutland Country Club) Sunday Worship Service 9:30a.m. Nursery care available. www.cbcvt.org FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - 81 Center St., 773-8010 - The Rev. Mark E. Heiner, Pastor. Sunday worship 10:30a.m., Sunday school 9:00a.m. GOOD SHEPHERD - Gather weekly on Saturdays @ 5:30 and Sundays @ 9:30. The Reverend John m. Longworth is Pastor. GREEN MOUNTAIN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 98 Killington Ave., 775-1482 Sunday Worship 11a.m. & 6p.m. MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH - 42 Woodstock Ave., 775-0231. Sunday Worship 10a.m. ROADSIDE CHAPEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD - Town Line Rd., 775-5805. Sunday Worship 10:25a.m. RUTLAND JEWISH CENTER - 96 Grove St., 773-3455. Fri. Shabbat Service 7:30p.m., Sat. Shabbat Service 9:30a.m. ST. PETER’S CHURCH - 134 Convent Ave. - Saturday Afternoon Vigil Mass at 4:15p.m., Sunday Masses 11:00a.m. TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 85 West St., Rutland, 775-4368. Holy Eucharist, Sunday 9:30a.m., Thursday 10:30a.m., Morning Prayer Monday-Saturday at 8:45a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 60 Strongs Ave., Rutland, 773-2460. Sunday Service in the Chapel 9:30a.m. IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (IHM) ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH - 18 Lincoln Ave., Rutland. Pastor: Msgr. Bernard Bourgeois, Office: 802-775-0846, Religious Education: 802-7750846, Liturgy of the Mass: Saturdays at 4p.m., Sundays at 8a.m.; Holy Days: To be announced. ihmrutland@comcast.net; IHMRutland.com GATEWAY CHURCH - 144 Woodstock Ave., Rutland, VT 802-773-0038. Fellowship 9:45a.m.; Adult Service 10:30a.m.; Children’s Service 10:30a.m. Pastors Tommy and Donna Santopolo. tommy@gatewaychurchunited.com www.gatewaychurchunited.com WEYBRIDGE WEYBRIDGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - 2790 Weybridge Rd., Weybridge, VT, 545-2579. Sunday Worship, 10a.m. Childcare provided. Rev. Daniel Cooperrider, email: pastor_weybridge@ gmavt.net; website: weybridgechurch.org

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MIDDLEBURY | The Middlebury Panthers last game of the year was on Dec. 31 when the women’s basketball team hosted Mt. St. Mary.

The team rang in the new year on Jan. 2 when they entertained St. John Fisher. The men’s hockey team hosted its annual Holiday Classic in Kenyon Arena on January 3-4. St. Michael’s and Middlebury played last Friday on Friday, with a Babson and Manhattanville face off later in the day.

The consolation and championship game took place last Saturday. The Panther men’s basketball team will travel to Springfield for a tournament with the Panthers taking on Colby-Sawyer, while the women visit UNE. The squash teams also return to action visiting Williams this week. ■

Ketchabaw repeats as NESCAC Player of the Week From Campus News Reports MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE

MIDDLEBURY | Middlebury College men’s hockey player Brian Ketchabaw of Rye Brook, New York, has been selected as the NESCAC Player of the Week for the second time in as many weeks. The senior goalie backstopped the Panthers

to a pair of conference road wins, stopping 47-49 shots with a 1.00 goals against average. Ketchabaw made 23 saves in a 3-2 triumph at Amherst, before recording a 24-save shutout in a 3-0 victory at Hamilton. ■ Middlebury College men’s hockey player Brian Ketchabaw was selected as the NESCAC Player of the Week for the second time in as many weeks. Middlebury College photo

GOVERNOR APPOINTS RESIDENTS Hannaford Center Leydon, Price to receives workVERMONT DEVELOPMENTAL serve on boards DISABILITIES COUNCIL: learning grant Michael Leydon of Bristol

By Lou Varricchio STAFF WRITER

MIDDLEBURY | Gov. Phil Scott appointed two Addison County residents to two state advisory boards. Scott announced the appointments of Michael Leydon of Bristol and Candice Proce of Addison, as well 30 other Vermonters, to state boards and commissions. The appointments were announced recently. Boards and commissions serve an important role in state government, giving Vermonters numerous opportunities to serve their state and communities. Recent appointments made by the governor are listed below.

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Amanda Bianchi of Swanton Candice Price of Addison Dion LaShay of Bennington Francoise Kahindo of Winooski

VERMONT 2020 COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE : Ed Paquin of Barre Jason Broughton of Barre Bob Bick of Shelburne Keith Goslant of Barre Wendy Mays of Shelburne Beverly Colston of Winooski Karen Horn of Moretown Kelly Stoddard Poor of Montpelier State Board of Education: Kathy Lavoie of Swanton

HEARING PANELS FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS: Chauntelle Eckhaus of Calais Stephen Dale of Montpelier

Karen Chitambar of Newport Bruce Whitman of Townshend Dana Peterson of Rutland Justices of the Peace: Joanne Abate of South Burlington Steven Hutchins of South Burlington Albert Gross of South Burlington Barbara Gross of South Burlington Robert Robinson of Cambridge Abby Jacobson of Putney Tim Rumrill of Ludlow Laura Lienhard of Ludlow Sally Lindberg of St. Albans Town Matthew Angell of Royalton Louise Parks of Barre Lisa Liotta of Barre Jonathan Teller-Elsberg of Norwich. Scott’s office is soliciting applications to fill vacancies and upcoming term expirations. All those interested in serving on a board or commission should visit the governor’s website at http://governor.vermont.gov/boardscommissions to apply. ■

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MIDDLEBURY | Vermont Gov. Phil Scott and the Vermont Department of Labor (DOL) last week announced that the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Technical Center in Middlebury will be the recipient of a special taxpayer-grant award. The money will be used to implement work-based and mentor-focused learning model for early childhood professionals in partnership with Addison County Parent Child Center. The technical center was invited to submit a request up to $25,000 in unmatched grant funding or $50,000 in matched grant funding. The Vermont Internship Program grant funding will help connect local employers with student-interns from the Hannaford Career Center. “Internships provide students with critical on the job work experience and help Vermont employers connect with new workers to fill the good paying jobs available across the state,” said Scott. “Exposing students to the many opportunities for working and living in Vermont is a great asset in our efforts to expand our labor force, grow our economy and make Vermont more affordable.” DOL committed a total of $350,000 in funding to 12 grant recipients throughout Vermont, according to the governor. ■

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Leicester native heads up UVM Medical Center Leffler will lead the Burlington-based anchor hospital in the University of Vermont Health Network. Dr. John Brumsted, who has been with the organization for over 30 years and formerly served as president of UVM Medical Center, now serves as CEO of the Network, which also includes Porter Medical Center (Middlebury), Central Vermont Medical Center (Berlin) and Home Health and Hospice (Colchester) in Vermont, and Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (Plattsburgh), Elizabethtown Community Hospital (Elizabethtown) and Alice Hyde Medical Center (Malone) across Lake Champlain in northern New York. The search committee’s recommendation of Leffler to the UVM Medical Center Board and subsequently to the UVM Health Network Board was unanimously adopted. Those approvals were required per the bylaws of both the UVM Medical Center and UVM Health Network. According to a statement, the search

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JANUARY BUY DOWN EVENT! CHEVROLET --------2019 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN PREMIER

2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE LS

Stk#197029 MSRP Discount Rebate Conquest

Stk#207034 MSRP $32,735 Discount $1,201 Rebate $3,750 Conquest $750

Stk#197032

$75,770 $5,770 $3,000 $750

MSRP Discount Rebate Conquest

BUY NOW

$27,034

$47,250

$66,250

SAVE $9,520

Price plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees. Price includes all available rebates. On approved credit. See dealer for details.

$54,445 $3,445 $3,000 $750

BUY NOW

OR $ LEASE

SAVE $7,195

SAVE $5,701

Price plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees. Price includes all available rebates. On approved credit. See dealer for details.

2019 CHEVROLET 2500 LT DBL CAB

2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW TRAILBOSS

Stk#197191 MSRP Discount Rebate GMF Cash

2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT

BUY NOW

2020 CHEVROLET TRAX LT AWD

Stk#207021 MSRP $26,145 Discount $1,000 Rebate $3,000 Conquest $750

BUY NOW

$21,395

BUY NOW

$43,519

$46,689

SAVE $7,076

Price plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees. Price includes all available rebates. On approved credit. See dealer for details.

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OR $ LEASE

SAVE $4,750

SAVE $9,146

Price plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees. Price includes all available rebates. On approved credit. See dealer for details.

36 MOS.

Price plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees. Price includes all available rebates. On approved credit. See dealer for details.

Stk#207025 MSRP $55,835 Discount $2,896 Rebate $5,500 Conquest $750

$50,595 $3,076 $3,000 $1,000

298

36 MOS.

Price plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees. Price includes all available rebates. On approved credit. See dealer for details.

2020 CHEVROLET COLORADO CREW

LEr■:ISE

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Stk#207012

369

36 MOS.

*all leases with $1000.00 cash down. Must have competitive lease in household do not have to turn in. Tax and fees extra. 10,000 miles per year. 36 months and must have 700 Credit Score or higher.

@ BUICK 2019 BUICK TOUR XCHEVROLET AWD 2019

2019 BUICK 2019 BUICK REGAL

MSRP $48,035 Discount $2,068 Rebate $3,500 NOW $42,467 OR Lease for 0% for 76 mo

ENCLAVE Stk#194038

MSRP $31,560 Discount $2,000 Rebate $5,500 GM Loyalty $750

BUY NOW

Stk# 194045 *Price plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees. Price includes all available rebates. ^76-month lease, 10,000 miles/year. Plus acquisition, tax, title, license, and dealer document fee extra. On approved credit. No security deposit required. Must have current GM lease in household. Price includes all available rebates. Additional charges may apply at lease termination. Not valid with any other offer. See Dealer for details. Expires 7/31/19.

2019 CHEVROLET 2019 BUICK ENVISION

EQUINOX

MSRP $32,435 Discount $1,500 Rebate $4,500 GM Loyalty $1,000 GMF Cash $750 NOW $24,685 Save $7,750

Stk#194036LT MSRP $35,960 Discount $2,300 Rebate $5,500 GM Loyalty $750

COLORADO Stk#194000

MSRP $35,305 Discount $1,750 Rebate $2,250 GM Loyalty $1,000 NOW $30,305 Save $5,000

BUY NOW

$27,410

FOR 72Price MOS. Stk # 197077 Price plus tax, tag, acquisitionOR and0% dealer fees. includes all available rebates. On approved credit. See Dealer for PLUS $1,000 details. Offer expires 7/31/19

CREW CAB

MSRP $36,795 Discount $6,095 Rebate $3,750 GM Loyalty $750

BUY NOW

$24,310 $26,200 SAVE $7,250 SAVE $8,550 SAVE $10,595 2018 CHEVROLET 2019 CHEVROLET 2018 CHEVROLET Price plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees. Price includes all available rebates. On LT approved credit. See dealer MSRP $24,145 MSRP $50,715for details. LT MSRP $26,895 MALIBU TRAX SILVERADO 1500 Discount $505 Discount $5,000 Discount $2,000

USED VEHICLE SPECIALS

Rebate $1,500 NOW $23,395 Only 3 left

GMF Cash $750 Rebate $4,000 NOW $20,890 Save $5,255

2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER 3DR Stk # 181011 Price plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees. Price

$5,864

2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU 4DRPrice plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees. Price Stk # 197078

$9,995

includes all available rebates. See Dealer for details. Offer expires 7/31/19.

includes all available rebates. On approved credit. See Dealer for details. Offer expires 7/31/19

Stock #: 2791A MSRP $44,050 Mileage: 100,468 Discount $2,241 2014 KIA$1,284 Rebate GMF Cash $881 OPTIMA 4DR NOW $39,644 Only 1 Left

2019 CHEVROLET

SILVERADO 2500 DBL CAB

2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON SUV 4DR SILVERADO 1500

35,995

Stock #: 2845 Mileage: 56,379

Stock #: 187203A Mileage: 25,144

2016 CHEVROLET 2016 HONDA EQUINOX CR-V EX 4DR

17,995 $15,995

2016 CHEVROLET

2015 HONDA

CR-V EX

Stock #: 2736 Mileage: 40,475

Stock #: 2752 Mileage: 51,356

2013 CADILLAC

2014 GMC

CTS

2016 $ GMC TERRAIN 4DR

15,950

$20,995

Stock #: 2788A Mileage: 84,133

2016 TOYOTA

2017 CHEVROLET

24,995

$ 20,985 Mileage:

2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 4DR Stock #: 2779 Mileage: 59,606

$26,995 Stock #: 2832 Mileage: 48,314

Stock #: 194013A Mileage: 42,740

2018 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 4 DR

$25,573

EXT SILVERADO 1500 CAB#: LT 197163A Stock

32,995

Mileage: 37,292

Stock #: 197143A Mileage: 21,232

2016 CHEVROLET

2015 TOYOTA TACOMA 4DR

$26,995 26,995

REG SILVERADO 3500 CAB LT

Stock #: 197133A Mileage: 87,379

ENCORE

Stock #: 2864 Mileage: 20,275

$13,995

Stk # 194042 Price plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees.

2014 HONDA PILOT 4DR CR-V SE

10,995

SILVERADO 1500

17,995

EXT CAB LT

Stock #: 197103A Mileage: 116,712

2016 SUBARU

IMPREZA

14,995

Stock #: 197120A Mileage: 61,107

2011 CHEVROLET

CRUZE

8,995

Stock #: 181016A Mileage: 52,332

2018 CHEVROLET

CRUZE LT

15,995

Stock #: 2783A Mileage: 36,675

COLORADO CREW CAB Z71

29,995

Stock #: 2850A Mileage: 107,546

Stock #: 197068A Mileage: 14,158

Stock #: 177122B Mileage: 118,327

2013 CHEVROLET

$15,995 $

2016 CHEVROLET

2011 HONDA

2015 CHEVROLET $ SILVERADO 1500 4DR

16,995

Stock #: 2781A Mileage: 55,131

XLE Stock HIGHLANDER #: 2855

$15,995

Stock #: 2829 Mileage: 43,194

ACADIA SLE

2019 BUICK

Stock MSRP #: 194015A $27,890 Mileage: 40,030$1,000 Discount

StockPrice #: 197161A includes all available rebates. On approved credit. See Dealer for details. Offer expires 7/31/19. Mileage: 122,512

15,995 $16,995

$10,995

all available rebates. On approved credit. See Dealer for details. Offer expires 7/31/19.

Stk# 194002 Price plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees. Price Stock #: 2848 all available rebates. On approved credit. See Dealer for includes details. Offer expires 7/31/19. Mileage: 33,714

27,995

Stock #: 2728 Mileage: 43,990

2016 CHRYSLER 200Price 4DR plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees. Price includes

Rebate $4,000 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE NOW $22,890 4DRSAVE $5,000

SILVERADO 1500 DBL CAB

CREW CAB LT

Rebate $2,000 NOW $43,715 Only 1 Left

$4,750 2014Rebate FORD FUSION NOW $31,818 4DR SAVE $7,462

2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 4DR

Stock #: 2856 Mileage: 36,808

LACROSSE

$12,995

197156 Price plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees. Price StockStk #: #2827 includes all available rebates. See Dealer for details. Offer expires Mileage: 55,103 7/31/19.

2015 CHEVROLET

2019 BUICK

Stock #: 197157B MSRP $39,280 Mileage: 44,369 $2,712 Discount

$12,995

$14,995 $

Stk# 197039 Price plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees. Price includes all available rebates. On approved credit. See Dealer for details. Expires 7/31/19.

2016 JEEP 2013 LAND ROVER RENEGADE 4DR RANGE ROVER HSE SPORT

20,995 $16,995 $

Stock #: 2782A Mileage: 79,755

Stock #: 2859 Mileage: 34,875

2016 DODGE

CHALLENGER SXT

2016 CHEVROLET $ COLORADO 4DR

22,995

$25,995 Stock #: 197017D Mileage: 18,086

2014 CHEVROLET

SILVERADO 1500 CAB LT Stock #: 197169A $ Mileage: 25,315 EXT

22,995

2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 4DR Stock #: 197153A Mileage: 73,233

$27,995 Stock #: 2833 Mileage: 42,305

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Director of Nursing and RN Supervisor Needed in Springfield, Vermont! We are currently seeking a FULL TIME Director of Nursing and a RN Supervisor at Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield, VT. The Director of Nursing is responsible for providing clinical, educational and professional supervision for nursing and support staff in the correctional environment. Works under the direction of the contract manager and collaborates with mental health/medical leadership and other members of the multidisciplinary team to improve health care of incarcerated patients. The RN Supervisor provides supervision of nursing and support staff, on assigned shift, in the facility. Provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients. The RN Supervisor works under the direction of the Director of Nursing and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to identify and respond to a wide range of physical and mental health needs. Requirements for Director of Nursing: • Vermont RN license or ability to obtain license • Previous nursing leadership experience preferred • Current CPR • Corrections experience preferred, not required • Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check Requirements for RN Supervisor: • Bachelor’s degree or RN with two years’ experience required • Must hold valid Vermont RN license • Prior experience providing nursing care, working with a high degree of autonomy required • Prior experience in supervising nursing staff preferred • Experience working in a correctional environment preferred

Nurses Needed in Springfield, Vermont! New increased rates offered! RNs $35 per hour and LPNs $29 per hour! We are currently seeking Vermont licensed Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Nursing Assistants to provide nursing care in a correctional healthcare setting at Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield, VT. Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem shifts available! Full Time Dialysis RN is also available. The Dialysis RN must have 2 years of dialysis nursing experience. The position requires the nurse to be independent; therefore nurse must already be trained and have experience working as a dialysis nurse. Dialysis certification would be ideal. Requirements: • Requirements for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses are current license in VT, experience in med/surg or correctional environment preferred, but willing to train. The Licensed Nursing Assistant must be a graduate of a Licensed Nursing Assistant program and have an active VT Nursing Assistant License. • Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance.

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