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By Lou Varricchio lou@addison-eagle.com BRISTOL Ñ Bristol Fire Chief Brett LaRose has served as a volunteer member of the Bristol Fire Department for 21 years. Chief LaRose, a third generation family member to serve with the all-volunteer company, is presiding ov er the construction of a spanking new $3.19 million fire station which includes 2.7 acres of a 9-acre site. The Bristol community has a long, proud heritage of firefighting; it is among Addison CountyÕ s best allvolunteer squads. The original fire department, founded as the N.H. Munsill Hose, Hook & Ladder Co. in 1894, operated on Main Street. According to local fire historian Reg Dearborn, Ò In 1893, Fire District 1 was survey in the Town of Bristol... The area of the district was approximately the same as the area that later became the incorporated Village of Bristol in 1903.Ó In effect, Newcomb Ò N.H.Ó Muncill (1852-1900) was BristolÕ s equivalent of Los AngelesÕ s mighty water magnate William Mulholland, but on a very much smaller scale. (Curiously, Mulholland, too, had an interest in developing the Los CONTINUED ON PAGE 19
FERRISBURGH Ñ If you Google Alayna WestcomÕ s 2015 Miss America competition bikini bathing suit photographs, you may come away thinking, well, sheÕ s gorgeous, and nothing much more. Ah, but search a little deeper online and youÕ ll discover that she looks even better in a chemical lab coat in a classroom. In the case of Miss Vermont Alayna Westcom, a resident of Northfield, there’s nothing wrong with using all of your best assets. In fact, our Miss Vermont is a science nerd; she makes the fictional forensic scientist character Abby Sciuto, of TVÕ s popular Ò NCISÓ , look like a lickspittle undergrad. Westcom was in Addison County last week where she met with local girl scouts. Meeting two troops of more than enthralled Brownies, Westcom did what she does best--that is, demonstrate that science and mathematics are an important aspect of CONTINUED ON PAGE 21
Several Eagle agribusiness advertisers attended the 2016 Vermont Farm Show held in Essex Junction. Pictured: Staff of Mountain View Equipment of Middlebury and Rutland, greeted customers and visitors at the business’s booth at the Vermont Farm Show last week. Mountain View sponsored a special fundraising drive for the Vermont Foodbank and successfully raised $512.90 thanks to generous customers and friends. Photo by Bethany Sargent
Lawmaker says spending cap fix best for taxpayers By Bruce Parker
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Vermont Rep. Paul Dame, R-Essex Junction, says school districts should be held harmless against the Agency of Education’s spending threshold miscalculation.
MONTPELIER Ñ On Jan. 27, lawmakers weighed changes to VermontÕ s education spending caps after the Agency of Education sent the wrong spending limits to districts. The rush to amend the 2 percent statewide cap comes after officials from the Agency of Education miscalculated the allowable growth rate for individual school districts. Under Act 46, districts that spend too much face a double tax on every dollar above their threshold. Changes under consideration in the House include raising the threshold by 0.9 percent, reducing the dollar-for-dollar tax penalty to 25 cents per dollar of overspending, and holding harmless districts forced above their limit due to the agencyÕ s mistake. In this interview with Vermont Watchdog, state Rep. Paul Dame, R-Essex Junction, says his Ò hold harmlessÓ solution is the best for taxpayers.
Bruce Parker: What does your amendment do to address the current spending cap confusion? Dame: My amendment allows schools to use whichever calculation is more advantageous: the one the Legislature originally put in, or the one that every school board in the state was operating under until a couple weeks ago. BP: How are school districts being affected by the AOEÕ s mistake? Dame: Some schools were going to be in a position where they had to make a last-minute change of substance. In my district, they were talking about cutting $144,000 if they wanted to get under the cap under the new calculation. Under the old calculation, we were right at the spending threshold. But because we paid off a bond, that didnÕ t factor in under the previous calculation Ñ but with the new interpretation it totally changed everything for us. If our school wanted to avoid the penalty, we were going to have to cut $144,000 on two weeksÕ CONTINUED ON PAGE 20
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Author to discuss Shakespeare MIDDLEBURY Ñ Shakespeare has been a prism through which American issuesÑ including revolution, slavery, war, the battle of the sexes, even so-called social justiceÑ have been refracted. Drawing upon his recent anthology of writings, Columbia University Professor James Shapiro will visit Middlebury College Feb. 3 and explore how the history of Shakespeare in America is also the history of America itself. Shapiro is the author of Ò 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare; Con-
tested Will, Shakespeare in AmericaÓ , and Ò The Year of Lear: Shakespeare in 1606Ó . ShapiroÕ s Feb. 3 appearance is presented in conjunction with the museum exhibition First Folio! The Book That Gave Us Shakespeare. ShapiroÕ s Keynote Lecture series starts at 7 p.m. in the Middlebury College Center for the Arts, Robison Hall (Concert Hall) The event is cosponsored by the Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury College, and the Vermont Humanities Council. Free admission.
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Area students on UVM Dean’s List
BURLINGTON Ñ The following Addison County students have been named to the Fall 2015 deanÕ s list at the University of Vermont. To be named to the deanÕ s list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school. Morgen Clark of Addison, a Molecular Genetics major in UVMÕ s College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Tyler Hogan of Middlebury, a Microbiology major in UVMÕ s College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Sierra Dessureault of New Haven, a Dietetics Nutrition & Food Sciences major in UVMÕ s College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Mia Faesy of Starksboro, a Public Communication major in UVMÕ s College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Hannah Hatch of Vergennes, a Molecular Genetics major in UVMÕ s College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Sharon Palmer of Weybridge, a Undeclared major in UVMÕ s College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Suma Lashof of Brandon, a Environmental Sciences major in
UVMÕ s College of Arts & Sciences Alicia Rossi of Brandon, a Biology major in UVMÕ s College of Arts & Sciences Kaitlin Huber of Bridport, a Zoology major in UVMÕ s College of Arts & Sciences Leyla Dickason of Bristol, a Anthropology major in UVMÕ s College of Arts & Sciences Stephen Van Wyck of Ferrisburgh, a Chemistry major in UVMÕ s College of Arts & Sciences Holly Micklas of Lincoln, a Art History major in UVMÕ s College of Arts & Sciences Sophie Ryan of Middlebury, a Geography major in UVMÕ s College of Arts & Science Matthew Schildkamp of Middlebury, a Film and Television Studies major in UVMÕ s College of Arts & Sciences John Mlcuch of New Haven, a Psychology major in UVMÕ s College of Arts & Sciences Addison Campbell of Starksboro, a English major in UVMÕ s College of Arts & Sciences Rowan Kamman of Vergennes, a Geography major in UVMÕ s College of Arts & Sciences Taylor Farnsworth of Bristol, a Elementary Education - K-6 major in UVMÕ s College of Education & Social Services Eliza Mayer of Cornwall, a Elementary Education - K-6 major in UVMÕ s College of Education & Social Services Dominique Powers of Middlebury, a Art Education major in UVMÕ s College of Education & Social Services Heath Hescock of Bristol, a Electrical Engineering major in UVMÕ s College of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences Seth Jewett of New Haven, a Mechanical Engineering major in UVMÕ s College of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences Lane Kessler of North Ferrisburgh, a Mechanical Engineering major in UVMÕ s College of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences Anna Waldron of Shoreham, VT, a Environmental Engineering major in UVMÕ s College of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences Sierra Martin of Bristol, a Exercise and Movement Sciences major in UVMÕ s College of Nursing & Health Sciences Hannah Jackman of Bristol, a Professional Nursing major in UVMÕ s College of Nursing & Health Sciences Jessica Brisson of Shoreham, a Medical Laboratory Sciences major in UVMÕ s College of Nursing & Health Sciences Tia Hunt of Vergennes, a Exercise and Movement Sciences major in UVMÕ s College of Nursing & Health Sciences Garrett Cousino of Bristol, a Business Administration major in UVMÕ s Grossman School of Business.
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Starksboro center launches youth wilderness camp front of a screen; weÕ re hoping to change that.Ó DETAILS: Grades 3rd-6th 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $90 per person Morning and afternoon snacks are provided,
participants must bring their own lunch, sled and winter clothing. Addison County Vacation Days Ð Feb. 16-17 (registration deadline: Tuesday, February 9) Chittenden County Vacation DaysÐ Feb. 2324 (registration deadline: Tuesday, February 16)
To register, contact the Common Ground Center office at 802-453-2592. Registration is also available through the following local Recreation Departments: Bristol, Hinesburg, Williston, Charlotte, Shelburne, South Burlington.
G.I. JOE TRUCK - Keith Mazzaroni of Pittsford (left), with family and friends, is the proud owner of a “new” 1951 Korean War-era Dodge M37 3/4-ton, 4X4 sixcylinder cargo truck. He paid under $4,000 for the vehicle at a U.S. Government auction held in northern Vermont recently. In total, between 1951 and 1968, 115,000 M37s were produced. Many M37s were transferred to civilian agencies; a handful are still in use today in Vermont as F.D. brush-fire trucks and U.S. Forest Service vehicles. “They don’t make ‘em like they used to,” Mazzaroni said. Photo by Lou Varricchio
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STARKSBORO — The non-profit Common Ground Center (CGC) is offering a wilderness based winter vacation camp on its 700-acre site in Starksboro during school vacation weeks for both Addison and Chittenden counties. The two-day program is open to students in 3rd to 6th grades and will include activities such as snowshoeing, animal tracking, snow shelter building, sledding, nature crafts and of course hot cocoa. Participants will learn to identify signs of wildlife such as porcupine, bobcat and deer under the supervision of experienced outdoor education professionals. CGC is uniquely positioned to offer such a program with a comfortable solar-heated lodge just a short walk away from trailheads leading to hundreds of acres of trails and animal habitat. Ò Kids love exploring and playing in our forests and fields, and we have a lot of fun revealing all the magic that nature has to offer,Ó says Emily Gibbs, CGC Program Coordinator;Ò If your child loves to play in the snow this is the camp for them!Ó Common Ground Center was founded in 1994 as an inter generational summer family camp program focused on nature, arts, music, wellness community and fun. The Center has since expanded to offer year-round school field trips programs and facility rentals. This the first year that Common Ground Center is making its unique offerings available directly to Addison and Chittenden county youth. In an effort to make registration as hassle-free as possible, families can register for the program through Common Ground Center or via the Bristol, Hinesburg, Shelburne, Williston, Charlotte and South Burlington recreation departments. Ò Parents have to solve practical childcare questions during school breaks and we thought we could lend a hand while offering something really different and excitingÓ says Connor Timmons, CGC Executive Director, Ò So many kids spend a lot of their vacation week indoors or in
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Bernie Sanders says...
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.S. Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is getting a lot of media attention during the caucus and primary season of this election
year 2016. VermontÕ s U.S. Sen. Sanders, an outsider since heÕ s technically an independent and not true-blue Dem, is looking like a serious contender against the liberal establishmentÕ s Hillary Machine. While many pundits are saying Sanders doesnÕ t have a chance of getting the Democrat Party nomination, stranger things have happened in U.S. political history. Being in the center of the public eye like never before, self-proclaimed socialist Sanders is also receiving more non-traditional media scrutiny in a way that has never been possible beforeÑan d thatÕ s a good thing for the republic. Several comments by SandersÑb oth verbally and via the InternetÑi n recent weeks have been challenged in the blogosphere and elsewhere; we believe they deserve mention. A few days after Christmas, it was reported that Sanders Tweeted the following message: ÒN obody can recall a Christmas Eve where the temperature was 65 degrees. Dec 29, 2015.Ó Sanders comment may have played well with true believers, but for online critics of Sanders (and of climate change acolytes), the comment did not go unchallenged. Several bloggers and websites took on Sanders backed with facts which can be verified easily: ÒT he warm Christmas weather on the East Coast wasnÕ t an anomaly by historic standards, as shown by the professor,Ó T weeted one critic.
ÒT he National Weather Service backs up various claims against Sanders by reporting that Christmas Eve temperatures in the District of Columbia were above 65 degrees in 1964, 1982, 1965, 1932, 1889, and 1893,Ó T weeted an anonymous college professor. Yet another person Tweeted, ÒT he warmest winters in American history occurred from 1950-1954, when nearly one out of four January days was over 60 degrees. Recent January averages show that only one out of every six days is over 60 degrees.Ó Then, on Dec. 26, Sanders Tweeted again: ÒY ou have families out there paying 6, 8, 10 percent on student debt, but you can refinance your homes at 3 percent. What sense is that?Ó In response, the Federalist Papers website challenged the septuagenarian Sanders by stressing a few basic facts about loans and related risks: ÒM ortgage loans are secured loansÑ if theyÕ re not paid the bank can foreclose on the home and recoup some of their losses. Student loans, not so much. There is therefore more risk associated with student loans than mortgages, justifying a higher interest rate. Speaking of risk, 5.45 percent of single family mortgages were in default in the third quarter of 2015, while over 27 percent of student loans are (in default).Ó Partisan tweets and their responses aside, itÕ s just too early in the morning for me to decide which candidate I will support in VermontÕ s open primary. But SandersÕ s recent off-the-cuff Tweeting has me thinking a lot more about what American humorist, cartoonist and journalist Kin Hubbard once said in the midst of an election year during the 1920s: ÒW e would all like to vote for the best man, but he is never a candidate.Ó The Eagle
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FalwellÊ endorsingÊ Trump?
To the Editor: One has to wonder if Evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. is really a Christian after he endorsed Trump for President. Since when did Christians start spreading hate about men, women and children of a different religion? My dictionary defines an Evangelical as someone who believes in the Bible! As a Christian I believe in the Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ who never preached hate and who loved everyone no matter his or her religion or social status. I must say it doesnÕ t surprise me that Falwell would champion Trump. In point of fact it makes perfect sense. Evangelicals have always sided with those who act as Trump does. Falwell Sr. was always a supporter of those who would do his bidding and preach hate whether it be our laws he didnÕ t believe in or rights
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given to others who were not his followers. Trump has thrown stones at everyone and closed his eyes to his own sins. Making statements such as Ò I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue, shoot somebody and I wouldnÕ t lose any voters, it is incredible.Ó Is this the statement of a Christian, or the ravings of a mad man? Those supporting Trump evidently share his values and they are not those of Christians. Christianity tells us to love our neighbor not shoot them! It tells us to take care of widows and orphans not leave them to die at the hands of oppressors. America has come a long way since our forefathers gave their lives for liberty. Trump the bully and Falwell Jr. are doing their best to put us back to the days of oppression. God save us! Gary Philip Guido Ticonderoga, NY
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Remembering our role
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ast week while struggling to find a topic for the column my wife shared a passage she found recently in a book authored by Paul Ryan, titled How We Got Here. The 1992 passage is from former Secretary of Education William Bennett, titled Culture Matters; Individuals and families need support, their values need nourishment, in common culture, in the public arena. Our common Dan Alexander culture is not something manufactured by Thoughts from the upper stratum of society in the elegant Behind the Pressline salons of Washington, New York or Cambridge. Rather, it embodies truths that most Americans can recognize and examine for themselves. These truths are passed down from generation to generation, transmitted in the family, in the classroom and in our churches and synagogues. We must always remember that our country, while flawed, was born by brave souls of common folks who sought to create a country where everyday citizens governed themselves and anyone with a dream, willing to work hard and risk all, could make that dream a reality. Today we hear how ISIS is building a nation of death, destruction and terror if you fail to accept their culture. As horrific as that sounds, we’ve also learned that they are successfully recruiting around the world and even here in America, through social media, with nothing more than an idea. We know that the type of war we are fighting today is not a war of might, fought with large armies and mighty weapons, but itÕ s a war of ideas that will put the world at peace or at conflict. ItÕ s obvious, many seem willing to die and commit unspeakable atrocities in the name of ISIS. Are we prepared to defend and risk all for the American Ideals our forefather handed down to us? What Bennett describes in the passage above is what I believe is at the root of our failed efforts to win this current battle. America is hope and freedom where anything is possible. Sadly we no longer project that pride in our country. America and the opportunity she once stood for are fading. As the strong family structure in our nation has eroded, as the divide between middle class and the elite has widened and the poverty level has grown so dramatically, weÕ ve lost touch with the hard working, can-do culture we once so passionately embraced. Our love of country and the values we held dear have morphed into a divided nation who selfishly refuses to work for the common good. We argue and fight over small things while failing to deal with the important issues. We must rekindle the culture that gave birth to this nation. A culture that can overcome the evil that exists within our world and it starts with us, and is transmitted in our relationships and through our institutions. America, home of the free, land of the brave where opportunity, equality and justice are available for all who embrace the values we share. Dan Alexander is associate publisher of New Market Press. He may be reached at dan@newmarketpressvt.com
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News In Brief Bristol MAUHS indoor yard sale
BRISTOL Ñ If you have items you would like to donate to the MAUHS Bristol Travel Club Indoor Yard Sale, please drop them off at Mt. Abraham Union High School on Friday, Feb. 5, between 3-6 p.m. Not accepting large furniture, outdated electronics or car seats. E-mail Shawna@vermonthoneylights. com with any questions. Traveling abroad takes students out of their comfort zones and into an experience that makes them more open-minded and confident.
Vergennes student on dean’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. Ñ Jessica R. Gipson a nursing major, was named to the DeanÕ s List for the Fall 2015 semester at Saint Anselm College located in Manchester, N.H. Gipson, a resident of Vergennes, is a member of the class of 2016. To be eligible for this honor, a student must compile a grade point average of 3.0 or better.
Campaign misconduct in VSP’s spotlight
MONTPELIER — After a civil review of campaign finance activities by Vermont Attorney Gen. William Sorrell, the Vermont State Police received a complaint of alleged criminal misconduct from the stateÕ s attorneys conducting the review. According to Scott Waterman, Vermont State Police public information office , VSP officials scheduled a meeting with federal authorities, to determine if an investigation is warranted, and who has jurisdiction to perform the investigation if one occurs. At this time, there is no active investigation into this allegation being conducted by the Vermont State Police.
Police allege parole violation
PROCTOR Ñ Vermont State Police troopers from Rutland were referred to a case from a complaint that was received at Rutland Probation and Parole that David Buskey, 59, of Proctor, had violated his conditions. Police said that Buskey was convicted of domestic assault on July 8 and released from court with conditions not to contact the victim of the assault. In addition, Buskey was served and signed a Relief from Abuse Order that stipulated no contact with the victim. After an investigation by VSP, Buskey was taken into custody and charged with eight counts of violations for both court orders as well as two counts of false information to a police officer for initially lying and attempting to deflect the troopers investigation. The alleged violations occurred between Dec. 10 and Dec. 17 of this year. Buskey was lodged at Marble Valley Correctional Center for lack of $50,000 bail. He was arraigned in Rutland Superior Court Dec. 18.
Waste water in Rutland
RUTLAND Ñ According to Lake Champlain Interntional, a non-profit environmental watchdog group bsed in Colchester, Vt., up to 2.1 million gallons of polluted water were dumped in Rutland County, Jan. 10. In a Jan. 12 news release, LCI reported that, Ò Human sewage and untreated gutter water spilled on Jan. 10 in Rutland City in four locations including a ballfield and a cemetery... And if you were wondering what 2 million gallons looks like--it is about 40,000 bathtubs, weighing about the same as 1,100 average African elephants.Ó
Police: Car didn’t yield at intersection
WHITING Ñ On Dec. 18, at approximately 7:27 a.m., Vermont 911 received a call regarding a motor vehicle crash at the junction of Vermont Route 30 and Leicester Whiting Road in Whiting. Vermont State Police and Whiting Volunteer Fire/Rescue responded to the scene. Operators and witnesses at the scene stated that vehicle 1, driven by Belinda Brown, 64, of East Middlebury, attempted to cross over Route 30 from the Leicester Whiting Road when she was hit by vehicle 2 driven by Michelle Eagan, 46, of Middlebury Eagan was traveling south on Vermont Route 30 while Brown was traveling west on Leicester Whiting Road prior to the crash. Brown approached a stop sign but did not yield to oncoming traffic. Neither operator in the motor vehicle crash sustained injuries and EaganÕ s vehicle was taken from the scene by Boondock Towing due to damage.
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New director for Rutland men’s chorus By Dick Nordmeyer
RUTLAND Ñ After 10 years of directing RutlandÕ s famous Curbstone Chorus menÕ s singing senstation, Dan Graves has chosen to use his musical talents in other ways. Ben Green, a musical performer in his own right, has taken the baton from Graves and agreed to keep the Curbstone Chorus going and growing. Green was a bass-performance major at Boston University, studying under the Principal Bassist of the Boston Symphony. He learned his musical skills locally from Rutland City Public Schools, Lakes Region Youth Orchestra, Vermont Youth Orchestra and Shrewsbury Jazz, as well as major opportunities for growth under Rip Jackson at Grace Church. When playing bass for Messiah at Grace Church, Green directed the “flash mob” Hallelujah Chorus at the Rutland Farmers Market seen on YouTube. Peter Miller started him directing, Harvard and B.U. provided instruction in directing and African drumming, as well as bass performance. Following graduation from B.U., Green spent 6 months playing a variety of musical genres on bass & bass guitar aboard a cruise ship. While he had very many offers from various cruise
lines to continue such work after the 6 month stint ended, Green decided a life in Ò Fantasy LandÓ was not for him. He has substituted in Rutland Schools, mostly in the music department; and tried working in a large music shop in Boston for a while. Green now lives in Rutland with his wife Tegan Waite and is working as a manager/trainer for Bankers Life. While Green lived and worked in Boston, he joined the Vocal Revolution Barbershop Chorus; and was accepted to perform with them at the International Barbershop Competition in Las Vegas in 2014. Only about 25 of the 1000 choruses worldwide get this opportunity. He also has been a member of the Green Mountain Barbershop Chorus out of Burlington, and performed many times with them. Green brings an enthusiasm for Barbershop excellence to the Rutland Curbstone Chorus. He will work hard to challenge us, while providing a fun variety to our rehearsals. His goal is to have 40 singers in the chorus by the end of the year, double the current group. Curbstone is inviting any male—from teenager to infinity—to check it out. Call Green with any questions at 802-345-7389 or President Russ Green at 802-438-0010)
Missing man Cannon seen in West Rutland WEST RUTLAND Ñ An extensive ground and air search was conducted last week in an attempt to locate missing Travis Cannon, 31, of West Rutland, in the area south of U.S. Business Route 4 in the West Rutland and Rutland Town area. Information was developed indicating that Mr. Cannon enjoyed frequenting this particular area. The investigation into the whereabouts of Cannon continues. Cannon was seen in the area by eyewtinesses after the search began. Police have not revealeds why Cannon is wandering. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Helicopter were involved in
the search Jan. 14, as were the Upper Valley Wilderness Response Team, New England K9, and the Vermont State Police Search and Rescue Team. Cannon, who has a Mohawk and a tattoo on the side of his head, is likely carrying a black sling style satchel. He was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, black pants and has a nose piercing. Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of Cannon is asked to contact the Vermont State Police - Rutland Barracks at 802-773-9101.
MSJ student nominated for West Point
RUTLAND Ñ Mount Saint Joseph Academy high school senior student Monica Schmelzenbach has been nominated for admission to the United States Military Academy, known as West Point. Being nominated for a service academy is a tremendous honor, which only a select number of Vermonters receive each year. Students are nominated by U.S. senators and members of the House of the Representatives. Monica was nominated by a Vermont senator. All of the Vermont nominees now wait to see if they are granted an Ò appointment,Ó which is equivalent to admission. Miss Schmelzenbach has excelled at MSJ, both academically and in extracurricular activities. She plays multiple sports, including soccer, basketball, and track, and serves as an MSJ ambassador. She was the goalie for the very successful MSJ soccer team, and is a captain of the MSJ womenÕ s basketball team, which is defending its 2015 state title. MSJ has a long tradition of students who both excel academically and participate in multiple sports and extracurricular activities. MSJ also has a proud tradition of alumni in military service. One of the latest additions to this tradition is MonicaÕ s sister, Claire (MSJ Ô 14), who is currently a student at West Point. Monica and Claire are the daughters of Thomas and Jeanne Schmelzenbach.
Mount Saint Joseph Academy Senior Monica Schmelzenbach (pictured with U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy and Congressman Peter Welch) has been nominated for admission to West Point.
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Joe Tilden is “Mr. PEGTV” RUTLAND Ð Television producer Joe Tilden of Rutland has been recognized by PEGTV for his commitment and dedication to public access programming. Tilden is one of the longest running independent producers of in-studio content in PEGTV history. Ò Every week Joe enters PEGTV with a pleasant greeting and eagerness to tape. He is a walking encyclopedia of knowledge and information and his dedication to the community and his show is inspiring,Ó boasts Chelsea Tice, PEGTV channel 21 coordinator. Tilden is a VIP (volunteer independent producer) and host of his own show named Ò Big JoeÕ s JournalÓ that airs on the PEGTV channel 21 on Sunday nights at 8:30 p.m. Tilden began producing and hosting his first show in 1997 called Ò Democrats Today.Ó The show ended in 2001 and he went on to produce Ò Civically SpeakingÓ which led to the formation of Ò Big Joe’s Journal”, a show specifically formatted
as a one-person talk show where Tilden could speak his mind on various subjects. Throughout his 19 years on PEGTV he has taken some short hiatuses but always returned to exercise his freedom of speech through public access and is one of our most dedicated VIPs producing a new show almost every week. “Joe Tilden is a PEGTV fixture. He is a perfect example of how to exercise your freedom of speech rights,Ó said Tom Leypoldt, PEGTV executive director. Ò Mr. Tilden continues to bring a wealth of historical knowledge and political opinion to the station. He has quite a following and is just an all around Ô good JoeÕ .Ó PEGTV is comprised of Comcast Channels 15, 20 and 21 and VTel channels 163, 164, and 165 and is available throughout Rutland County to all cable subscribers. Streaming programming, hyper-local weather forecasts, and video on demand services are also available online at www.pegtv.com.
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Rutland County Humane Society
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he Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is working with Vermont-CAN (a low cost spay/neuter clinic in Vermont) to host a low cost spay/neuter clinic for Rutland County cats on Monday, March 28, in Pittsford. Prior registration is required. Female cat spays and male cat neuters are $60 including rabies and distemper shots. Cats need to be dropped off at 7:30 a.m. and picked up at 4:30 p.m.. Space is limited so please register soon. Limited to Rutland County residents. To register your cat(s) or for more information please contact RCHS at 483.6700 or visit www.rchsvt.org. BUDDY 10 Month Old. Neutered Male. Shepherd Mix. IÕ m an adorable young fella who enjoys playing and being with my favorite people. I love playing with all kinds of toys including plush, squeaky, balls and
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The Vermont Eagle • February 6, 2016 | 9 defense mechanism outside. I am still spunky for an older cat and I have a lot of life in me. I cannot wait for the right family to come along and realize we are a match. MARTHA 1 Year Old. Spayed Female. Domestic Short Hair. Buff Tiger. I arrived here at RCHS on January 7 because I was once a stray cat. The staff here has tried to give me time to adjust and I am trying hard to acclimate, but at this point we all agree that a wonderful barn home may be the best scenario for me. If you have a barn and never thought about a barn cat maybe now is the time. Stop in for a visit soon and ask the staff more about me. Adrian Bernhard 765 Stevens Rd. Pittsford, Vt. 802-483-6700 www.rchsvt.org Adoption Center Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: noon-5, Sunday & Monday: Closed
Orwell group offers women’s scholarships
ORWELL Ñ The General Federation of WomenÕ s Clubs of Vermont (GFWC-Vermont), with a chapter locally in Orwell, announces the availability of scholarships for Vermont women who have been homemakers and who have lost their main means of support through separation or divorce from their spouse or the death, disability, or long term unemployment of their spouse. Eligible women are in need of education or training to enter the work force. Applicants must submit a specific plan for their education or training. The scholarships range from $500 to$1500. This is the twenty-second year of awarding this financial aid, which is funded through contributions from the state federated clubs and individuals. The scholarship is named for Barbara Jean Barker, late of Poultney, who served as a state federation president, 1992-Õ 94, and who was instrumental in establishing the program. Women receiving the awards over the years have come from a wide range of towns in the state. Applications for the scholarship can be obtained from Midge Tucker, midgetucker@gmail.com, 802-672-3086. They are also available locally from Orwell Fortnightly club members: Linda Oaks, loaks@shoreham.net, 802-897-2374 or Loretta Lee, lee@middlebury.edu, 802-948-2091. The deadline to receive applications is March 15. The scholarships will be awarded at the state federationÕ s annual meeting in May.
Grants awarded to area non-profits MIDDLEBURY Ñ The Vermont Community Foundation announced that the Innovations and Collaborations grant program awarded $312,000 to 20 nonprofit organizations in Vermont in the fall of 2015. New projects: Bennington Coalition for the Homeless received $20,000 for Unlocking Recovery. Partner: Turning Point Center of Bennington (TPC) Community Health Centers of Burlington received $20,000 for Beacon Place. Partners: Champlain Housing Trust and Burlington Housing Authority Open Door Clinic received $20,000 for El Viaje M‡ s Caro/The Most Costly Journey. Partners: Vermont Folklife Center, Marek BennettÕ s Comics Workshop, University of Vermont Department of Anthropology, University of Vermont Extension/Puentes a Salud (Bridges to Health) Green Mountain Self-Advocates received $20,000 for VerMENTORS. Partner: Vermont Care Partners Idle-Free VT Inc. received $18,500 for Vermont Idle-Free Schools . Lake Champlain Maritime Museum received $20,000 for Innovative STEAMSHIP Education Partnership Program, which will help Addison County youth meet state and local standards in core academic subjects while offering a broad array of afterschool enrichment activities that will complement their regular academic programs. Partners: Addison Northwest Supervisory Union and Vergennes Union Schools Paramount Theater received $15,000 for Project 240...Celebrating the American Experience. The project seeks to elevate the discourse around this national election cycle by bringing citizens out of their homes and into the theatre to engage with talks by experts prior to broadcasts, debates, and post-event moderated discussion. Partners: Castleton University, Castleton Polling Institute, Center for Entrepreneurial Programs, and Greater Rutland City School System Preservation Trust of Vermont received $20,000 for Vermont Story Lab. Partners: Common Good Vermont, Shelburne Farms, Vermont Works for Women, Young WriterÕ s Project, Community Expressions, and Fran Stoddard Productions Shelburne Farms received $15,000 for Start WellÑ Eat Well: Farm to Preschool Addison County. The program will deliver a year-long pilot in Addison County that extends the health and learning benefits of farm to school to children from birth to age five, while their food preferences are forming. Partners: Addison County Revitalization Network (ACORN), Hunger Free Vermont, Mary Johnson Child Care Resource Services, and Mary Johnson ChildrenÕ s Center United Valley Interfaith Project received $20,000 for Community Stories Project. Vermont Cancer Survivor Network received $18,500 for its resource entitled Comprehensive List of Cancer-related Resources. Partners: Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer (VTAAC), University of Vermont Cancer Center (VCC), American Cancer Society (ACS), and Eternity Web Development (EWD) Vermont Land Trust received $20,000 for Improving Flood Resilience with Forested Headwaters Mapping and Management. Partners: The Nature Conservancy of Vermont and Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Veterans Education and Research Association of Northern New England received $15,000 for Am I Aware?. partners received funding for a third year to strengthen operations in order to sustain both programs and maximize their impact. For a complete list of grant projects, contact the the Vermont Community Foundation in Middlebury.
WOMAN OF JAZZ COMES TO MIDDLEBURY — Trumpeter, vocalist and composer Bria Skonberg, who earned a Jazz Journalists’ Association nomination for Up and Coming Jazz Artist of The Year, and noted by Downbeat Magazine’s Rising Star Critics’ Poll, performs at Middlebury College, Friday, Feb. 19, 8 p.m., at the Mahaney Center with an ode to Louis Armstrong, plus a mix of jazz standards and original works. Call 802-443-3168 for details. Photo by Seth Cashman
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The Week In Sports
Middlebury Tigers fall to BFA-St. Albans By Dominick Santa Maria MIDDLEBURY Ñ On MUHS Senior Night, the Middlebury Tigers were unable to rally, losing to BFA- St. Albans 55-45. After the Middlebury seniors were introduced to a cheering crowd, the senior players came out firing. Senior Ryan Miller scored the first five points for Middlebury, and senior Jonathan Fitzcharles forced three steals and came down with multiple contested rebounds. The fast start for the seniors wasnÕ t enough for the Tigers though, as the BobcatsÕ defense overwhelmed Middlebury ball-handlers, and let the Bobcats score off of easy looks at the basket. BFA- St. Albans led the Tigers 22-12 after the first quarter. The Tigers flipped the script to start the second quarter, as they were the ones picking off bad Bobcat passes and scoring in transition. The amplified defense helped the Tigers race out to an 8-0 run to start the quarter. The Bobcats were held scoreless for half of the quarter, scoring their seven points in the final few minutes. Trailing 29-25 at halftime, the Tigers came out in the third quarter with the same defensive intensity from the second quarter, as they forced turnovers on the first two Bobcat possessions. The Tigers took their first lead of the game, 32-31, but the Bobcats were able to retake the lead, 3734, after the third quarter. The full court pressure of BFA- St. Albans tripped up the Tigers to start the final quarter, as they turned the ball over on unforced errors multiple times. The Bobcats held on to their lead, and forced the Tigers to foul to get back into the game. Fouling didnÕ t work, as the bobcats were able to quell the Tiger rally by hitting their free throws, ending the game ahead, 55-45. Pierson Beatty’s 14 points led Middlebury. Also in double figures for the tigers was Ryan Miller, with 11. At presstime, the Tigers next play at Mt. Abe, on Feb. 3.
Middlebury’s Nicholas Holmes on the court against BFA-St. Albans. Photo by Dominick Santa Marie
Vergennes Union High School overwhelms Middlebury 55-50 By Dominick Santa Maria
MIDDLEBURY Ñ The Vergennes Union High School boysÕ basketball team never trailed against Middlebury, beating the Tigers, 55-50 last Tuesday night. In a game between county rivals, the first quarter of action started out fast-paced. Vergennes quickly scored the first basket, and never fell behind during the game. The quick pace of the game lead to some sloppiness from the Tigers, as they had multiple turnovers due to lackadaisical passing. The Vergennes Commodores used crisp passes to find open big men underneath the hoop, to lead the Tigers 16-10 after the first quarter. After an offensively slow first quarter for the Tigers, they found their rhythm in the second. The Tigers were able to claw back into the game with a varied attack, tying the score at 25 points. The Commodores squeaked out a slim two-point lead at halftime, 31-29. The pace of the game slowed after halftime, with Middlebury unable to find much space offensively, and the Commodores coughing up the ball for Tiger steals multiple times. The teams combined for only 22 points in the third quarter, with Vergennes out scoring Middlebury by 2 points. Leading 43-39 heading into the final quarter of play, the Vergennes Commodores started playing keep-away, nursing their slim lead. The rival teams upped the physical play as the referees missed obvious fouls, leading to multiple Tigers limping off of the court, and one Vergennes player leaving the game sporting a gruesome gash on his head, which led to a stoppage in play as officials had to mop the blood off of the court. The Vergennes game plan of keep-away worked, as the Tigers were forced to gamble on steals and fouled Commodore ball-handlers. The final three minutes of the game dragged on for eternity, as the referees found their whistles. Despite only hitting on field goal in the quarter, Vergennes still outscored Middlebury 12-11, with 10 Commodore points coming from free throws. Vergennes ended the game victorious, defeating Middlebury 55-50. Vergennes junior Adam Gill led all scorers with 23 points. Tiger seniors Jonathan Fitzcharles (11 points) and Jack Honchell (10 points) both scored in double figures for Middlebury in the losing effort. The rival schools meet again, Feb. 12, at Vergennes.
Middlebury’s Skyeler Devlins on the court faces VUSH opponents.
Fighting Saints take down NHTI, win third in a row By James Lambert CSJ News Reports
RUTLAND Ñ The College of St. Joseph menÕ s basketball team earned a win against NHTI on Jan. 26 with a final score of 78-64. The Fighting Saints have now won three games in a row and move to 12-6 overall on the season. The team is 7-1 in YSCC conference games. Kareem Brown had his best game of the season for the Saints and led his team to victory with his dominating performance. He came out of the gate being more aggressive than usual and proved how much of a force he can be, scoring 25 points on 12 of 23 shooting and also snatched a staggering 18 rebounds. He controlled the game in the post all night and helped the Saints outscore the Lynx 52 to 26 in points in the paint. Antonio Gordon took on the scoring load for the Saints as he has all season. He gave CSJ a huge spark off the bench, which has become par for the course. He was in the zone, scoring a game high 28 points on an efficient 12 for 16 from the field. He also went 3 of 6 from downtown. NHTI was led by Jared Stauffeneker who ended up with 13 points and four rebounds. The Saints were able to hold Dayvon Russell, NHTIÕ s leading scorer, to just nine points on 3 of 12 shooting. Russell scored 31 points in the first meeting of the season and CSJ made sure that he would not do that again. T he Saints defense as a whole was special against the Lynx. They held them to 38.1 percent shooting and never let them feel comfortable. Pictured at right: Antonio Gordon took on the scoring load for the Saints as he has all season.
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Angeles Fire Department.) Munsill ran herd on developing of BristolÕ s copious montane water supply during the late 1800s. He was also responsible for building the current firehouse in 1897. The venerable firehouse, with its share of structural problems, is being replaced by a new multi-million dollar station currently under construction. Before Muncill’s organizing influence, firefighting in Bristol was haphazard with the usual assembly of bucket brigades during times of conflagration. An historic hand-drawn hose cart—dating back to the 1800s and the last of five used in the mountain town—is still part of the Bristol F.D.’s roster of firefighting hardware although it is used mostly seen on July 4 and at special events throughout the year. Similar hand hose carts were also used by a private fire brigade of the coffin-maker Bristol Manufacturing Co., the town’s largest employer. The Eagle met with Chief LaRose recently to discuss the new fire station under construction on West Street and the Bristol F.D.Õ s storied history in Vermont. Part 1: The Eagle: WeÕ re sitting in the backroom of the historic, circa-1897 Bristol Fire Station here on North Street. Your volunteers will be in a spanking new firehouse this summer. There must be a lot of history in this old building? La Rose: “In 1897, Munsill’s fire company built this station. It wasn’t until the early 1900s when the town took over the company. The name “Bristol Fire Department” was only made official during the 1970s. It has always been a volunteer force, but demands on volunteers keep increasing, and itÕ s mixed bag on what volunteers are expected to do.Ó The Eagle: Fast forward to the 21st century—what were the factors that created a new firehouse? Clearly you have structural problems with the 1897 station. La Rose: Ò In 2004, then Fire Chief Mark Bouvier started to look ahead. We had outgrown our current facilitiesÑ combined 6,500 square feet which includes the building we have on Fitch Avenue that houses fire trucks right now. They were in rough shape, without any upgrades. So Mark formed a committee, consisting of fire company and other community members, with the support of the town. For several years, the committee looked around the village; where could we build a fire station if it can’t sty here? Then, during Town Meeting Day in 2007 or 2008, Taxpayers approved $15,000—I believe—to hire an architect specializing in the design of fire stations to put together a study. Pacheco Ross Architects of Voorheesville, N.Y., was hired to study the concerns and report to us.Ó The Eagle: Bristol Town Hall had a radon issue at that time. Was that an impact on the fire station committeeÕ s timeline? La Rose: “Yes, town hall had a significant radon issue. They were squeezed, too. “The police department was sharing the basement of Holley Hall with town offices. The fir station project had to take a back seat which was understood; the town hall problem had significant health issues. ThatÕ s when renovations were made and the police department moved out. Ò Town Administrator Bill Bryant got us moving again. On Town Meeting Day 2014, we went before the taxpayers and asked $350,000 for architectural designs and purchase property. We wanted something we felt the taxpayers could afford. Ò We considered dismantling the house next to the 1897 station. But we werenÕ t really building for the future and expanding at the North Street site would have been squeezing us. We would have been faced with no parking here.Ó The Eagle: My two cents: At least Bristol voters were smarter and didnÕ t make the mistake Middlebury voters did in 2015 by shoehorning a new town hall downtown, right up against next to a beautiful library, and thus creating a long-term visitor and resident parking problem which it has essentially ignored in favor of short-term political gains. La Rose: Ò The 2014 bond vote did not pass but we regrouped and more public meetings at the American Legion. Ò Out of that a nine-person committee, known as the Bristol Fire Station Sites Selection Committee, was formed. I cochaired that committee. We looked at 33 sites around town. “We dwindled it down to the top 3—number one being the recreation field’s skateboard park. Number 2 was the 1897 station on North Street, which required demolition work, and the number 3 site is where we ended up and are now building the new station. “On Town Meeting Day 2016 in March, voters will decide what to do with the 1897 firehouse. The Select Board would like to sell it, as is, with no caveats, but keep its classic exterior appearance. Maybe for use as an office or an apartment.”
Pictured here: Building a new fire station involved the entire Bristol community. Chief laRose reviews floorplans of the new station at the current, circa-1897 station on North Street. Inset: Community leader, volunteer firefighter, and town water supplier N.H. Muncill is considered to be one of the 19th-century founders of Bristol’s all-volunteer fire department.
Bristol Fire Chief Brett LaRose inspects the construction site of the new fire station on West Street, across from the MAUHS campus and recreation field. The Eagle: Maybe one of our local classic car collectors might like it as a storage garageÑ close to BristolÕ s Better L8 Than Never award-winning annual car show? La Rose: Ò Well, it would be niceÑ say, 50 years from nowÑ to drive by and still see the classic exterior and say, ‘Now, there’s the old Bristol fire station.’” Next week: Designing and building a 21st-century firestation for the Town of Bristol.
Webpage for Means Woods PHOTOGRAPHY AT HOME — On Feb. 23, 4:30 p.m., Elizabeth Searcy, PhD candidate, gives an illustrated Middlebury College lecture on family and gender in the art of MacArthur Awardwinning photographer and visual artist Carrie Mae Weems. She explores the consequences of race and gender stereotypes as presented by Weems’ works on domesticity. Free. Located in Mahaney Center for the Arts, Room 125.
MIDDLEBURY Ñ Middlebury Town Manager Kathleen Ramsay reported at a recent Select Board meeting that newly appointed Means Woods trustees Norman Bloom and John Murphy met with former trustee Peter Hubbard to discuss the mission of the trustees and recent efforts to reinvigorate their work. An outcome of that meeting was the decision to create a new educational page on the Town of MiddleburyÕ s website dedicated to the Means Woods Nature Preserve. The Means Woods Nature Preserve web page can be found on the Middlebury TownÕ s website at:www.townofmiddlebury.org. See Middlebury Information and Links/Means Woods Nature Preserve.
Taxpayers fund household waste disposal
MIDDLEBURY — Officials of the Addison County Solid Waste Management District said that the operation received a grant of $24,549 from the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. The grant will be used to help fund household hazardous waste collection and disposal for the DistrictÕ s 20 member towns. Residents of the District towns are able to bring household hazardous waste such as paints, cleaning products, herbicides, pesticides, automotive products, and many other toxicchemicals to the DistrictÕ s HazWaste Center in Middlebury for safe and proper disposal, at no charge.
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Your complete source of things to see and do in the region Thursday, Feb. 4
BRISTOL - Senior Meal, The First Baptist Church of Bristol. 12 pm. Menu will be Split Pea soup with ham and Cheesy Broccoli soup, egg salad sandwiches, fruit salad and chocolate cake. Suggested donation $4. To be on the list call Nancy 802-453-5276. MIDDLEBURY - Twist OÕ Wool Spinning Guild, 49 Wilson Road, 7 p.m. There will be program on double knitting. Those attending are asked to bring either DK or worsted yarn and the appropriate needles. All are welcome. Info: 802- 453-5960. MIDDLEBURY - The Heath Quartet’s third and final concert, features a mixed repertoire program including HaydnÕ s Op. 20 No. 5, BeethovenÕ s Op. 135, and TchaikovskyÕ s Quartet No. 3. 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall at the Kevin P. Mahaney Õ 84 Center for the Arts. $20 general public; $15 Middlebury College faculty, staff, alumni, emeriti, and other ID card holders; $6 Middlebury College students. Info/Tickets, (802) 443-MIDD (6433) or go to http://www.middlebury.edu/arts. SHOREHAM - Shoreham Community Forum: School District Unification Act 46. Please join us at 10:30 a.m., at Platt Memorial Library to discuss the proposed new ACSU Unified School District, Act 46, and the implications for Shoreham. Info: Ruth Bernstein rbernstein@acsu.org or 802-355-4676, Christine Gibson, cgibson@acsu.org or 802-897-5591
di Gras MingleÓ at the Southside Steakhouse. 8 a.m. Ð 3 p.m. Dance and Cash Raffle to Benefit Today’s Students. Tickets $50 admits two people and places participants in the running to win a cash prize. This event is made possible due to the generosity of two alums: Wally Sabotka, the owner of Southside Steakhouse, and Joe Lorman. Tickets available thru a MSJ Family or at the Main Office of Mount St. Joseph. Info: www.msjvermont.org or 802-775-0151. MIDDLEBURY- Middlebury Actors Workshop presents a staged reading of American Radical starring Kate Redway, In the Byers Studio at Town Hall Theater.3 p.m. Free. Info: www.townhalltheater.org, 802-382-9222.
Sunday, Feb. 7
SHELBURNE - Sleigh Rides, Shelburne Farms, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., All rides weather permitting - Please Call First to Confirm, $10 adult, $8 child, children under 3 free. Info: 802-985-8442 or www. shelburnefarms.org.
Monday, Feb. 8
MIDDLEBURY - DylanÕ s DonÕ t Look Back, Town Hall Theater Big Screen 7:30 p.m. Legendary documentarian finds Dylan in England during his 1965 tour, which would be his last as an acoustic artist. $10. Tickets at www.townhalltheater.org, 802-3829222, or at the door.
WEST RUTLAND - Red Cross Blood Drive, Town Hall, 35 Marble Street, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Info: 1-800-Red-Cross, (1-800-7332767). MIDDLEBURY - Addison County Legislative Breakfast, American Legion, Begins at 7- 8:45 a.m., Program begins at 7:30. Lunch 12 Ð 1:45 p.m., Purchase is not required, but donations help defray the cost to our host for opening their hall. Sponsored by Bridport Grange 303 and Addison County Farm Bureau. Supported by: Addison County Chamber of Commerce & Addison County Regional Planning.
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Friday, Feb. 5
MIDDLEBURY - Join Middlebury Agway for a cup of coffee and let the ag storeÕ s experienced staff help you plan your 2016 garden. Lots to learn and share, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Exchange Street store in Middlebury. BRISTOL - Indoor Yard Sale, Mt. Abraham High School Cafeteria, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Benefits the Travel Club. If you have items you would like to donate, please drop them off at Mt. Abraham, Feb. 5, between 3-6 p.m. Not accepting large furniture, outdated electronics or car seats. Info: Shawna@vermonthoneylights.com. RUTLAND - Mardi Gras Mingle, The Mount Saint Joseph Academy Parents and Friends Club will host the first ever “Mar-
SHELBURNE - Preschool Art Drop-in, The Shelburne Craft School, 10 Ð 11 a.m. Ages 3 Ð 5, $10/Child, Painting ValentineÕ s Designs: Irresistible watercolor and oil pastel creations. $10/ Child, Guardian/Free. For clay there is a little fee to fire their piece. Painting ValentineÕ s Designs: Irresistible watercolor and oil pastel creations. Info: 802-985-3648 info@theshelburnrcraftschool.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 10
BRIDPORT - Bridport Book Club, 7 pm at the Bridport
Highway Department Conference Room. 7 p.m. We will be discussing Arthur and George, by Julian Barnes. All interested Readers welcome. Info: 802-758-2858. RUTLAND- Red Cross Blood Drive, Diamond Run Mall, 46 Diamond Run Mall Place, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Info: 1-800-RedCross, (1-800-733-2767).
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BRIDPORT - Community Super, Bridport Grange, Fridays Mid Nov Ð April 15, 5-7 p.m., everyone welcome! Info: 7582195. NEW HAVEN - CVAA Advanced Tai Chi, New Haven Congregational Church, every Weds. 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Info: Taichi@ cvaa.org or 1-800-642-5119, ext. 1019. RUTLAND - Economic & Workforce Development Program, BROC- Community Action in Southwestern VT, 2nd Thursday of every month, 9 a.m. Ð noon., seating is limited. Free, for Info or to reserve call 665-1744 or 800-717-2762 ext. 144. MIDDLEBURY - Winter Farmers Market, Mary Hogan School, 9:30 a.m. Ð 1 p.m., Saturdays Nov. 7 Ð April 30. WHITING - Celebrate Recovery Program, Mondays, Whiting Community Church, 7 N. Main St., Doors open at 6 p.m., Meetings start at 6:30. Self Help, Spiritual and Emotional Growth. Open to Public. Info: Pastor Brett Cody 623-7171 or sjcjk1@gmail.com BRANDON - Recovery Group: Hope and Help for Hurts, Hang-ups and Habits Celebrate Recovery, 7- 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, LifeBridge Christian Church 97 Frog Hollow Road. BRISTOL - Addison County ParkinsonÕ s Disease Outreach Group Meets the last Thursday of every month from 1 0-11:30 a.m. Mountain Health Center, 74 Munsill Ave., Building 1, Suite 100, Caregivers welcome! Info: Mike Gray at 8 02-453-5148 or grayland@gmavt.net, Contact the APDA Vermont Chapter at 8 88-763-3366 or email parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth.org MIDDLEBURY - Champlain Valley FiddlersÕ Club Monthly Meeting, every third Sunday of the Month, 12-5 p.m. at the VFW. Suggested donation $3/person. BRANDON - Brandon Lions Club meets first and third Tuesdays of the month, 7 p.m. Life Bridge Cafe. Info: 247-3490. BRISTOL - CVAA Luncheon, Cubber Õ s, Third Monday of each month arrive at 10:30 a.m. for lunch at 11:00 a.m., Suggested donation $5, Reservations required, (800) 642-5119 ext. 615
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notice. And the only way to really do that is you got to lay somebody off. BP: Can administrators make such decisions given the end-of-month deadline and uncertainty about their allowable spending? Dame: ItÕ s hard for our school board to make that decision. Do we cut somebody so we stay under the threshold, not knowing if our interpretation is correct? If there is broad consensus that lawmakers want to hold school boards harmless, then we just cut somebody for no reason. No school board wants to be in that position. BP: Do lawmakers know the tax implications for each of the proposed fixes? Dame: It’s a question the Joint Fiscal Office has backed off of answering. What I heard is they werenÕ t comfortable putting anything out because itÕ s dependent on what school budgets are, and since they’re not finalized yet, it’s a lot of guesswork. BP: Did you get any rough estimates? Dame: I donÕ t have solid numbers, but last week these were the numbers thrown around: My fix was probably going to cost maybe $1 million on a $1.3 billion education fund Ñ so pretty minor. I believe the 0.9 percent increase was going to be somewhere around $5 million. BP: Of the three fixes the House is considering, which one do you think solves the problem at the least cost to taxpayers? Dame: My fix puts the least upward pressure on property taxes. Compared to the others, it’s definitely the cheapest, and to me it’s the fairest because the people who are helped by my amendment are people who are trying to follow the rules. The 0.9 increase and the penalty reduction from 100 percent to 25 percent only help people who intentionally went over the cap. BP: The Republican House Caucus put your amendment to a vote on the floor last Friday as a stand-alone amendment and it was voted down. Why did you make that move? Dame: Our caucus met and decided to try to pull the bill out of committee and vote on it Friday to tell school boards we were not going to send them into the weekend a second time with zero clarity about what was going to happen. So, our vote was to pass at least the AOE fix and then let the Education Committee do whatever they were going to do (with the other amendments). BP: Were you surprised your amendment failed in the full House after getting unanimous approval by the House Education Committee earlier in the week? Dame: We had unanimous support among Republicans and Independents, but the Democrats and Progressives lined up against it. In some of the vote explanations they said, Ò You know, this is against the process.Ó What some people are telling me is that because it was my bill and a Republican move, they didnÕ t want us getting credit for it. So they took an additional recess from the House so that the Education Committee could meet and pass out their own version of the bill. BP: Does the issue need to be fixed immediately, or can the Legislature wait to see what school districts do with their budgets? Dame: If the Education Committee said letÕ s wait until Feb. 2 when everybody has to submit their preliminary budget, then schools have to submit a budget not knowing if the rules they were operating under through Jan. 14th were true or not. BP: Since the House is considering amendments to a Senate bill that repeals the caps altogether (S.233), do you think the option to repeal the caps is dead in the House? Dame: I think the way, structurally, everythingÕ s set up, thereÕ s no way theyÕ re going to get full repeal. BP: Do you still want the House to vote separately on your amendment since it appears to have stronger support than the other proposed fixes? Dame: After their bill was in the clerk’s office Friday afternoon before close, I amended their amendment to basically strike out their amendment and do only the AOE fix. So, if my amendment passes, it will be the same thing we were voting on Friday, which is to fix the interpretation of the calculation and do nothing else. So, on Wednesday we’re going to vote first on the question of do we want to do the AOE fix and nothing else.
Local sailor Michael Goslin serves aboard USS Wyoming
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A local Vermont native is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of a crew working aboard one of the worldÕ s most advanced ballistic missile submarines, USS Wyoming (SSBN 742). Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Goslin is a machinistÕ s mate (weapons) serving aboard the Kings Baybased boat, one of 14 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines. A Navy machinistÕ s mate (weapons) is responsible for maintaining all tactical weapons systems and defensive armaments aboard the boat. Ò I like interacting with different people and cultures,Ó said Goslin. Ò Also having a steady income is the best part about the job.Ó Measuring 560 feet long, 42 feet wide and weighing more than 16,500 tons, a nuclear-powered propulsion system helps push the ship through the water at more than 20 knots. The NavyÕ s ballistic missile submarines, often referred to as Ò boomers,Ó serve as an undetectable launch platform for intercontinental ballistic missiles. They are designed specifically for stealth, extended patrols and the precise delivery of missiles if directed by the President. The Ohio-class design allows the submarines to operate for 15 or more years between major overhauls. On average, the submarines spend 77 days at sea followed by 35 days in-port for maintenance. Ò We demand the highest standards from our Sailors - both professionally and personally,Ó said Rear Admiral Randy Crites, Commander, Submarine Group Ten in Kings Bay, Ga. “Petty Officer Goslin’s chain of command, family and our great nation take immense pride in his devotion and service to his country. The importance of our Sailors is immeasurable; people
like Michael Goslin are absolutely crucial to ensuring our Ships and Submarines are operating at their best always mission ready, providing our Nation with the greatest Navy the world has ever known. IÕ m so very proud he is on our team.Ó Goslin is part of the boatÕ s gold crew, one of the two rotating crews, which allow the ship to be deployed on missions more often without taxing one crew too much. A typical crew on this submarine is approximately 150 officers and enlisted Sailors. Because of the stressful environment aboard submarines, personnel are accepted only after rigorous testing and observation. Submariners are some of the most highly trained and skilled people in the Navy. The training is highly technical and each crew has to be able to operate, maintain, and repair every system or piece of equipment on board. Regardless of their specialty, everyone also has to learn how everything on the ship works and how to respond in emergencies to become “qualified in submarines” and earn the right to wear the coveted gold or silver dolphins on their uniform. Ò I like visiting various places around the world and Scotland was by far the best country I visited,Ó Goslin said. Although it is difficult for most people to imagine living on a submarine, challenging submarine living conditions actually build strong fellowship among the crew. The crews are highly motivated, and quickly adapt to changing conditions. It is a busy life of specialized work, watches, and drills. As a member of one of the U.S. NavyÕ s most relied upon assets, Goslin and other Wyoming sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes. Ò I learned how to address my point of view to others in an effective and professional manner,Ó Goslin added.
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growing up female (and male) in todayÕ s internationally competitive, high-tech America. She has an amazing skill of being able to inspire young people to dare to dream about science and technology. Prior to hitting the classroom trail in the new year as Miss Vermont, in order to stimulate interest in careers in STEM--an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education--Westcom had just returned from the 2016 Miss America event; there, she was the first woman to perform a science experiment on the Miss America stage. Westcom is more than just a science nerd; sheÕ s proud of the fact that sheÕ s a product of Vermont public-school STEM education. But when sheÕ s not making public appearances as high-tech Miss Vermont, Westcom works a busy, full-time job as an autopsy specialist and a medical technologist. When Miss Vermont visited Brownie Girl Scout Troops 30589 and 30329 in Ferrisburgh, she was fulfilling her noble and inspired mission to promote her unusual Miss Vermont agenda: math and science: While meeting Brownies in Ferrisburgh, Westcom demonstrated her now famous ÒE lephantÕ s ToothpasteÓ experiment. ÒT oothpasteÓ was the same demo she performed as a contender for Miss America in last September. Miss Vermont carefully mixed yeast culture and hydrogen peroxide together to ferment the eruption of foamy Òg ooÓ o n stage. While Miss Vermont placed outside the Top 15 and was Miss Vermont Alayna Westcom’s science experiment was part of her eliminated from Miss America talent performance as a contender for Miss America.
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competition, she was awarded a $3,000 scholarship prize. In addition, she also received a $1,000 NonFinalist Talent scholarship for her monologue and science experiment. She said she intends to use these scholarships to help pay for some of her planned medical school education. What the heck, we think Miss AmericaÕ s loss is all of VermontÕ s gain. After all, Westcom is serving best as a vibrant role model for young girls (and quite a few young lads) statewide. ÒA s I visit schools,Ó she told the Eagle, ÒI continue to see a drop in interest for STEM careers compared to when I was in elementary school. STEM is the key to preparing students to solve the problems we donÕ t even know exist yet and my passion in life is to unlock the magic.Ó LetÕ s hope Miss VermontÕ s commendable commitment to science and math education in the Green Mountain State will help create an uptick in future career choices in all STEM-related fields. For more information on the Miss Vermont and Miss VermontÕ s Outstanding Teen Organizations, visit her website: www.missvermont.org.
Miss Vermont Alayna Westcom meets Ferrisburgh-area Brownie Girl Scouts.
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TICONDEROGA DUPLEX – One 1 Bdrm Downstairs with W/D hookup, $700/mo. One 2 Bdrm Upstairs, $800. Both include heat, hot water and electric and have offstreet parking. No pets. No smoking. Call for application 518-5856276. TICONDEROGA MT VISTA APTS – 2 bdrm $615+, utilities average $113. Appliances/trash/ snow included. No smokers. Rental assistance may be avail; must meet eligibility requirements. 518-5844543 NYS TDD Relay Service 1800-421-1220 Handicap Accessible, Equal Housing Opportunity
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