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Tax filing season underway MONTPELIER — Last week, the Vermont Department of Taxes and the IRS began accepting tax returns for the 2016 tax year and there are a few changes the department would like taxpayers to know about.

The department continues to experience a rise in attempted tax refund fraud, an alarming trend that mirrors what is happening in other states and at the federal level. State revenue departments and the IRS are implementing procedures to help protect the taxpayer’s money.

Vermont taxpayers will be asked to provide a Vermont driver’s license or state-issued identification card number when filing. If the information is not provided and the department cannot verify your identity, this may delay the processing of a refund.

In limited circumstances, the department will require identity confirmation before sending a refund, and will send verification letters to the physical address listed on the tax return. This letter will provide instructions on how to verify return information to complete the processing of a refund. To complete this request, taxpayers will not be asked to enter a social security number.

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Taking the plunge

1,200 people jump in icy Lake Champlain for Special Olympics VT

By Cassandra Loucy cassandra@addison-eagle.com

BURLINGTON — For most people, the idea of a fun Saturday in early February doesn’t involve diving in the lake. But, for over 1,200 people this past Saturday, Feb. 4, that’s exactly what they did.

In 1996, at a Winter festival in Burlington, a few brave individuals jumped into the icy cold lake to raise money for Special Olympics Vermont. Taking the plunge that day helped them raise over $8,000 for the organization.

Today, this event is the largest fundraising event for Special Olympics Vermont. It now includes the Burlington plunge and an event at Stratton Mountain.

Last year, more than 1,200 participants helped the organization raise $474,000. Individuals can jump in the lake alone, but most often teams are formed within school classes, families, or businesses.

Tina Martin of Milton has participated in the event for the past five years. She is a part of the NorthCountry Federal Credit Union team which has dubbed itself the “NorthCountry Numb-brrrrs”. The credit union is also one of the many

Members of the NorthCountry Numb-Brrrrs take the plunge at Saturday’s fundraising event.

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Photo by Erin Thompson of NorthCountry FCU

Going solar may mean going slower in Vermont

By Lou Varricchio Vermont Watchdog

BRISTOL — Earlier this month, at a food cooperative in Montpelier, Gov. Phil Scott attended the unveiling of a solar energy-gathering carport.

The Republican governor said the high-tech photovoltaic structure, designed to charge the electric vehicles of co-op customers, could be used by homeowners someday.

“This is the way of the future,” Scott said.

In rural Vermont, open-field solar arrays have become the way of the future, too, although the future might be a little slower in arriving than previously thought.

The pace of large-scale solar development may be slowed somewhat under revised rules written by the Public Service Board in late 2016 that went into effect Jan. 1.

Euphemistically termed “solar farms” by pub-

lic relations specialists representing renewable energy interests, large open-field arrays are actually commercial power stations, not farms; they have been springing up like roadside billboards in places such as Addison County. (Ironically, billboards are banned in Vermont.) Grazing and crop lands have been ripe for alternative energy development, especially when cash-strapped dairy farmers and other rural landowners need income.

In 2015 alone, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Vermont installed 43 megawatts of solar electric capacity, placing it 16th in the United States.

And while the push for big solar in Vermont continues, it will likely be happening more slowly, thanks to new rules under Act 174.

The rules allow towns to have more of a say about where renewable energy projects, especially so-called solar farms, are located. However, towns still don’t have veto power under Act 174’s rules.

For energy projects larger than 150kW, the new

rules show that town-designated “preferred sites” and “built environments” may be the only path for a large solar developer to follow.

Through the end of 2016, the breakneck pace to realize former Democrat Gov. Peter Shumlin’s goal of 90 percent renewables in the state by 2050 has come at a price. Some residents living near proposed open-field sites are becoming more wary of the big solar-farm concept.

Neighborhood action Before the new rules went into effect, there were several examples of people trying to stop large solar projects in their rural neighborhoods.

One notable action propelled a Vermont woman to a seat on the local planning board.

In June 2015, Waterbury-based SunCommon Continued on page 11

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Join the 20th Great Backyard Bird Count Bird watchers around the world take part, February 17-20 MIDDLEBURY — A lot has changed since the first Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) was held in 1998. Each year

brings unwavering enthusiasm from the growing number of participants in this now-global event. The 20th annual GBBC is taking place February 17-20 in backyards, parks, nature centers, on hiking trails, school grounds, balconies, and beaches—anywhere you find birds.

Bird watchers count the birds they see for at least 15 min-

utes on one or more days of the count, then enter their checklists at birdcount.org. All the data contribute to a snapshot of bird distribution and help scientists see changes over the past 20 years.

“The very first GBBC was an experiment,” says the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Marshall Iliff, a leader of the eBird program. “We wanted to see if people would use the Internet to send us their bird sightings. Clearly the experiment was a success!” eBird collects bird observations globally every day of the year and is the online platform used by the GBBC. That first year, bird watchers submitted about 13,500 checklists from the United States and Canada. Fast-forward to the most recent event in 2016. Over the four days of the count, an estimated 163,763 bird watchers from more than 100 countries submitted 162,052 bird checklists reporting 5,689 species–more than half the known bird species in the world.

“The Great Backyard Bird Count is a great way to introduce people to participation in citizen science,” says Audubon vice president and chief scientist Gary Langham. “No other program allows volunteers to take an instantaneous snapshot of global bird populations that can contribute to our understanding of how a changing climate is affecting birds.”

Varying weather conditions so far this winter are producing a few trends that GBBC participants can watch for during the count. eBird reports show many more waterfowl and kingfishers remaining further north than usual because they are finding open water. If that changes, these birds could move southward.

Also noted are higher than usual numbers of Bohemian Waxwings in the Pacific Northwest and northern Rocky Mountains. And while some winter finches have been spotted in the East, such as Red Crossbills, Common Redpolls, Evening Grosbeaks, and a few Pine Grosbeaks, there seem to be no big irruptions so far. A few eye-catching Snowy Owls have been reported in the northern half of the United States.

Jon McCracken, Bird Studies Canada’s National Program Director, reminds participants in Canada and the U.S. to keep watch for snowies. He says, “The GBBC has done a terrific job of tracking irruptions of Snowy Owls southward over the past several years. We can’t predict what winter 2017 will bring, because Snowy Owl populations are so closely tied to unpredictable ‘cycles’ of lemmings in the Arctic. These cycles occur at intervals between two and six years. Nevertheless, there are already reports of Snowy Owls as far south as Virginia.”

In addition to counting birds, the GBBC photo contest has also been a hit with participants since it was introduced in 2006. Since then, tens of thousands of stunning images have been submitted. For the 20th anniversary of the GBBC, the public is invited to vote for their favorite top photo from each of the past 11 years in a special album they will find on the GBBC website home page. Voting takes place during the four days of the GBBC. Learn more about how to take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count at birdcount.org where downloadable instructions and an explanatory PowerPoint are available. The GBBC is a joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society with partner Bird Studies Canada and is made possible in part by sponsor Wild Birds Unlimited.

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Vermont Actors’ Theater presents ‘Marry Me a Little’ RUTLAND — Revue “Marry Me a Little” is a musical with lyrics and music by Stephen Sondheim, conceived

by Craig Lucas and Norman René. The revue sets songs cut from Sondheim’s better-known musicals from 1954 to 1973, and a few from later productions, into a dialoguefree plot about the relationship between two lonely New York single people who are in emotional conflict during an evening in their separate one-room apartments. Despite knowing of the other’s existence, they never get up the courage to talk to each other, though they imagine what an encounter might be like.

The musical originally was staged by the off-off-Broadway Production Company. It opened on October 29, 1980.

It re-opened March 12, 1981 at the off-Broadway Actor’s Playhouse where it ran for 96 performances. A new version opened in 2012, Off-Broadway again. Directed by Norman Rene, it starred Craig Lucas and Suzanne Henry.

In June, 1982, the musical opened in London. It has been performed in many US regional theaters, as well as around the world.

What can you do on a Saturday night alone? It’s a question one young man and one woman have as they struggle with another night alone with just the first edition of New York’s Sunday Times. Unlike many revues, by the end of the evening a story has been told. The man and woman have shabby studio apartments in New York City. She

lives on the floor below him, but we see their apartments merged as one, functioning as his, and hers, both. They never meet, but they appear in each other’s dreams and recollections. How they spend the evening, and how they feel about it, is told through their actions and songs.

She sees him every day. He sees her, but he’s scared to speak; how does he break the wall? At the end we have spent an evening with two lonely, single people in their spare studio apartments, but, through their songs, we’ve glimpsed a rich and moving fantasy life.

The musical revue will be presented in the Brick Box at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center Street, Rutland Feb. 23, 24 and 25 as well as on March 2, 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 26 at 2 p.m.

Peter Marsh of Rutland, is the director. He is one of ART’s producing directors, and the coordinator of the Nor’Eastern Play Writing Contest and Showcase. He has recently directed The Cocktail Hour and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf for ART. Mary Ellen Harlow, of Wallingford is the musical director. She is retired from teaching high school choral music. She has done musical direction for, among others, Godspell, Little Shop of Horrors, Bye Bye Birdie and Side by Side by Sondheim.

The cast of two is Julia Doiron and Ben Norton. The choreographer is Tegan Waite and the stage manager is Wendy Savery. Rob Biddiscombe is technical director, David Lane

Porter births

PANTON — A girl, Mary Jane Visser, was born Jan. 19, to Ruth and Mark Visser of Panton.

MIDDLEBURY —A boy, Ose Daniel Burmania, was born Jan. 22, to Samantha Courtney MacDougal and Jacob Daniel Burmania, of Middlebury.

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is lighting designer, Nancy Ellery is costume designer and Kelly Connaughton is prop designer. Sandy Gartner is assistant producer and Susan Gladding-Heitzman is board operator.

“Marry Me a Little”, presented in the Brick Box, has limited seating for each performance. Reservations are available by calling the Paramount Box Office at (802) 7750903, stopping by the box office or going on-line at their website: Paramountlive.org. Tickets will also be sold at the door and are $20 for general admission.

Other plays for the 12th season include: Steel Magnolias

by Robert Harling (April 27, 28, 29 & May 4, 5, 6 at 7:30 pm and April 30 at 2 pm: and the 11th annual Nor’Eastern Showcase featuring the three writers who win this year’s 11th annual one-act play writing contest (May 19 and 20 at 7:30 pm).

For more information about Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre visit the Company’s website at www.actorsrepvt. org and like us on Facebook. You can also reach us at: ART, PO Box 580, Rutland, Vermont 05702 or e-mail at: actorsreptvt@aol.com.

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Better to stay home

o apparently there was some sort of big football game last Sunday? At least that’s what I heard; I was too busy at the snack table to pay much attention to what was on TV. Most people were hunkered down at home with more junk food than was reasonable, watching the game on flat screen TVs with their butts on the couch. I’m going to tell you a few reasons why that was the right choice.

There were more than one million fans in attendance at NRG Stadium in Houston to watch the Patriots and the Falcons, and I hope they remembered their wallets. They say everything is bigger in Texas, and according to pictures posted online by fans at the stadium, food and drink prices were no exception.

A single cocktail ran $15, while a double was $30. Domestic bottled beer cost $12, and for those more refined fans looking to sip a glass of wine, they had to shell out $11.

Couch spectators could snag an entire 12-pack of beer from the corner store for somewhere around $10.

Anyone at NRG Stadium looking for some food to soak up that $30 cocktail had to be ready to cough up $16 for a burger or chicken sandwich, $10 for a foot long hot dog, or $10 for fries loaded with chili and cheese. Those in the mood for lighter faire could get some peanuts for $7 or go all out and get bottomless popcorn for $15.

For those of us at home, with about $6 of ingredients, you could throw together a buffalo chicken dip and enjoy the whole dish with a $2 bag of chips without waiting in a concession line.

Fans with a craving for a soft drink (or those who just couldn’t stomach that $30 cocktail price tag) could get a soda in a souvenir cup for the bargain price of $11, or a bottle of water for just $6.

An entire 24-pack of bottled water at the grocery store is around $4, and 12-packs of soda usually run somewhere in the ballpark of two for $6.

Once you can wrap your head around the food savings — keeping in mind of course that by staying at home you were also saving the couple thousand for the ticket, the $200 for parking, and hotels — there were a couple of other perks to couching it for the Super Bowl.

Watching the game in the comfort of your living room gets you prime viewing of Super Bowl commercials — at least those that you hadn’t already watched online before the game happened. You don’t have to wait in line with 400 other people to use the bathroom after your $30 cocktail.

With all of that being said, most of the fans at the stadium probably didn’t give a second thought to the prices. They already paid an arm and a leg for their seats, so another $20 for a beer and a bag of peanuts probably didn’t make them sweat.

They were able to experience that feeling of excitement that you can only get in person at sporting events. They were able to say they witnessed in person as the Patriots came back in the second half and won the game, completing the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history.

I’m willing to bet that everyone there — though maybe not Falcons fans by the end — felt that NRG Stadium was the place to be.

I, however, was content on the couch with my snacks and a blanket. I was also happily content in bed after the halftime show was over...but that’s just me.

— Cassandra Loucy

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It’s not just a game

he Superbowl has truly become The Event the vast majority of us looks forward to each year as it brings the nation and even many parts of the world to a standstill.

Watching fantastic athletes compete at the highest level has been popular since ancient times, and various games have entertained us for thousands of years. Today through technology millions viewed this modern day event, and that reach means more than just big bucks.

It’s a big deal for the host city of Houston, Dan Alexander meaning it’s a really big deal for the local econThoughts from omy as visitors spend on hotels, entertainment, Behind the Pressline food and drink. The average ticket price was over $6,000 and more elaborate package deals, with pre- and post-game parties, food, drinks and entertainment, can run thousands more. For bargain hunters, events at the stadium kick off a week before the game itself. You can buy tickets to Super Bowl Opening Night for as little as $20 to watch the players and coaches meet with members of the media. For $699 you could attend a fancy tailgating event with NFL players that also has an open bar, DJ and catering by celebrity chef Guy Fieri.

This condensed super event provides a platform representing more than just a game between the two playoff finalists of the NFL season and more than just an economic boost to the host city. The platform now seems to embody the American spirit and everything that our freedom represents all in one nice super charged bundle.

Capitalism, athletics, humor, entertainment, freedom, patriotism, team work, faith, politics, commitment, pride of accomplishment, support for others and a never say die attitude. It’s all on display for a few hours.

So many of these games end up being predictable blow outs and this one appeared headed in that direction at half time, but in true American spirit, the game reminded us that when things look the darkest, when all hope might be lost, there are those among us who refuse to give in to the negativity or the odds and persevere through the distractions.

Regardless of which team you hitched your wagon to at the beginning of the year or even at the beginning of the game, a competitively staged event with an ending such as this one provided, allows us all to come away inspired with the simple gift of hope.

Hope in ourselves, hope in our efforts, hope for our team next year and yes, even hope for our country to once again united behind all the common issues that bring us together. Competition and respect for each other somehow meld into a common bond that resonates in each of us I know it may sound corny to some to think of a game like the Superbowl as a metaphor for America, but this simple game reminds us of our roots. We are reminded of the hard work and sacrifices our fore fathers endured, the overwhelming odds they faced in establishing this country and the pride we still feel today for what America represents.

In this case, the Pats and even Lady Gaga proved an important point; If we are willing to work together and believe in ourselves there are no fears or obstacles that we can not overcome.

Dan Alexander is associate publisher of New Market Press. He may be reached at dan@newmarketpressvt.com.

VBSR names new board members

BURLINGTON — Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility announced today that Rachel Carter of Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, and Claudia Marshall of Gardener’s Supply Company have joined the organization’s board of directors.

“We are thrilled to welcome these two forward-thinking, creative, businesswomen to our board of directors,” said VBSR’s executive director Jane Campbell. “As pioneers and supporters of both the Farm to Plate and Local First movements, it is an added bonus to our organization that these appointments will allow for better representation from those sectors on our board.”

With the additions of Carter and Marshall, VBSR has seen seven new board member appointments over the past three years, something Campbell says is a strength of the organization. “To grow, you need a healthy mix of new ideas and historical knowledge, and we’re doing a good job of finding that sweet spot.” Campbell also noted that the statewide organization with more than 750 members now has representation from six counties, including Chittenden, Washington, Lamoille, Windsor, Windham and Rutland.

“Social responsibility is such a big part of our mission at Gardener’s Supply Company, and I’m excited to bring that energy to the board of VBSR,” said Claudia Marshall.

“Sustainable economic development is core to both VBSR and VSJF missions,” said Rachel Carter. “I look forward to helping bridge communication barriers to advance economic, social, and environmental change and deepen collaborations between private sector businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies.”

Campbell noted that Carter and Marshall are stepping up to fill the seats of outgoing board members Michael Burak (Burak Anderson & Melloni) and Avram Patt (Down Patt Consulting).

“We are so grateful for Michael Burak and Avram Patt and their years of dedication to our organization. It’s never easy to lose board members of as high caliber as Michael and Avram, but we are excited about Rachel Carter and Claudia Marshall and know that they will fill those shoes seamlessly.”

Rachel Carter is the communications director at VSJF, a nonprofit organization committed to sustainable economic development in agriculture and food system, forest product, waste management, renewable energy, and environmental technology sectors. In this role, Rachel manages consumer education and marketing initiatives for the Farm to Plate Network’s collective work implementing Vermont’s food system plan. Carter owned and operated a public relations, social media, and grassroots marketing business from 2006-2013 and has been recognized as the 2008 Vermont Young Careerist of the Year and a 2010 Vermont Business Magazine Rising Star.

Claudia Marshall is a life-long communications professional, with experience in traditional and social media. She combines that experience with a long-time interest in community outreach and social justice. Marshall is currently the Director of Good Works and Public Relations at Gardener’s Supply Company in Burlington, VT. Her work includes distributing 8% of the company’s profits to causes that make the world a better place through gardening and sustainable agriculture. Before moving to Vermont in 2013, she was an award-winning writer, reporter and news anchor in New York City for CBS News and ABC News on both radio and television, and she spent a dozen years hosting the public radio station, WFUV, featured frequently on NPR. To learn more about VBSR or read the complete biographies of the organization’s current board and staff members, visit www.vbsr.org.

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility is a statewide, non-profit business association with a mission to advance business ethics that value people, planet, and profit. Through economic development, education, public influence, and networking, VBSR strives to help 750+ members set a high standard for protecting the natural, human, and economic environments of the state’s residents, while remaining profitable. Learn more or join the cause at www.vbsr.org.

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Deputy Secretary of the Agency of Agriculture and former House Agriculture Committee member Alyson Eastman, and Senator Robert Starr, current Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, admire a spread of surplus “naturally beautiful” storage crops that Salvation Farms brought from local farms as ingredients for the cooking competition.

Salvation Farms brings ‘naturally beautiful’ crops to Vermont show ESSEX JCT — Salvation Farms played two special roles at this year’s Buy Local Market during Consumer Night of the Vermont Farm Show.

Invited by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets to educate legislators and the public about the issue of food loss on farms, Salvation Farms was asked to stock the pantry at the Capital Cook-Off with “naturally beautiful” crops. The naturally beautiful, storage crops were culled in the washing and packing process at six northern and central Vermont farms. These crops, while still edible, were identified as unmarketable mainly due to cosmetic reasons.

The Cook-Off was an exciting competition between Agency of Agriculture staff, members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and a Vermont celebrity team. Teams competed to create dishes made of local ingredients. Salvation Farms’ Executive Director, Theresa Snow, was a guest judge. Among the other judges was Vermont’s Lieutenant Governor.

The winning dish of venison sliders with oyster mushroom sauce was made by the Agency of Agriculture team and included naturally beautiful carrots, beets, parsnips, and cabbage.

For information about Salvation Farms and food loss on Vermont farms visit www.salvationfarms.org.

PoemTown Randolph 2017 RANDOLPH — PoemTown Randolph organizers are excited to announce the fourth annual celebration of poetry in Randolph throughout April — National Poetry month — and are seeking submissions from Vermont poets as the centerpiece of the month-long event.

Disorderly person complaint at Rutland hotel On Jan. 18, at approximately 8:51p.m., troopers from the Vermont State Police –Rutland Barracks responded to the Hampton Inn, located at 47 Farrell Road in Rutland Town for a disorderly person complaint. Hotel staff reported the occupants of one of the hotel rooms were being disorderly, loud, and had disregarded the hotel staff ’s directions to follow their rules. Hotel staff asked state police to remove the individuals from the room and escort them off hotel property.

Troopers spoke with the occupants of the room. Investigation revealed several of the occupants had been consuming alcohol and were under the age of twenty-one. They were issued diversion paperwork for underage drinking violations and escorted off the property. It was later determined one of the room’s occupants falsely identified himself to state police. This male was correctly identified as Preston A. Lerman, age 20.

On Jan. 25, Lerman was issued a citation for the crime of False reports to law enforcement authorities. He is scheduled to appear at Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division on March 6, at 8:30 a.m.

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Vergennes Rotary speech contestants from Vergennes Union High School. The contest was held on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the Champlain Valley Christian School in Vergennes. From left to right: Addie Brooks, a freshman; Mike Davis, a freshman; Mason Charlebois, a junior; Sophia Parker, a senior; and speech coach Cookie Steponaitis.

VUHS honor roll released VERGENNES — Vergennes Union High School has released its second uuarter Honor Roll. Cited were: 12th Grade High Honors Brandon Cousino, Caroline Johnston, Sadie Kass, Shay Pouliot, Lauren Scott, Rebecca Unger 12th Grade Honors Madison Ask, Brandon Chamberlain, MaKaila Cota, Cailin Curler, Abigael Dobson, Emma Duprey, Ian Gramling, Agon Hasani, Anna Huppuch, Eva Kamman, Jacob LaFleche, Nicholas LaFleche, Sadie Newman, Eli Paquin , Zoey Parker, Relief Quinn, Max Ratti-Bicknell, Megan Rooney, Howard Vander Wey, Samuel Webb, Jr. 11th Grade High Honors Ally Atkins, Lance Bergmans, Leigah Burbo, Lillian Clark, Kristina Jochum, Chloe Martin, Benjamin Praamsma, Grace Smart, Megan Tarte, Marigrace Wojciechowski 11th Grade Honors Anneke Boelens, Lillian Brinkman, Guinevere Brownell, Adelaide Cushman, Norah Deming, Allysha Devoid, Tucker Dike, Peighton Duprey, Kayla Gevry, Haruka Isayama, Benjamin Kayhart, Casey Kimball, Erin Lawrence, Judith PortugalDunne, Aaron Premont, Lianna Sargent-Maher, Anya Sonwaldt, Ashley Towle, Yung-Ting (Albert) Tsai 10th Grade High Honors Emma Bryant, Bethany Delgadillo, Bess Gramling, Marin Howell, Emily Jackson, Olivia Lorrain, Wade Mullin, Ezekiel Palmer , Sarah Peterson, Hannah Philbrook, Dylan Rapoport, Madeline Smith, Emily Steen, Sydney Tarte, Paiton Tolmer, Cedar Winslow 10th Grade Honors Michael Alexopoulos, Sepehr Belar, Chandler Brigan, Colby Bushey, Benjamin Clark, Holden Clark, Kylie Comeau, Hunter Coyle, Ashley Cray, Rudy Davis, Cyrus Devine, Raven Duke, Dominic Fleming, Connor Gill, Austin Goodell, Lillian Goodyear, Jameson Haggett, Jack Halpin, Saige Henderson,

Single vehicle rollover BRIDPORT—On Jan. 24, at approximately 7:42 p.m., State Police were notified of a single vehicle rollover on Middle Road in the Town of Bridport. State Police arrived on scene and identified the operator as Anita Vorsteveld. Vorsteveld advised that prior to the collision, she was travelling westbound on Middle Road at approximately 35-40 mph. Vorsteveld stated that while travelling her vehicle began to slide.

Evidence showed that Vorsteveld attempted to correct and clipped a nearby guardrail, before overturning her vehicle.

Vorsteveld’s vehicle sustained moderate contact damage as a result of the crash. Vorsteveld sustained no injuries. Alcohol nor drugs were believed to be factors in the crash.

Fugitive arrested RUTLAND — On Jan. 24, at approximately 3:30 p.m., troopers from the Rutland Barracks assisted the U.S. Marshal Service with a Fugitive from Justice.

Through investigation it was determined that the offender, Brian Coyle, had an outstanding warrant in the state of Penn-

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Spencer Hurlburt, Olivia Hutchins, Cheyenne Jewett, Kamren Kiefer, Rachel Leete, Morgan Lynk, Brodie Martin, Lydia Sabourin, Abigail Smith, Brianna Vander Wey, Carter Visicaro, Caitlin Walsh , Nathan Wojciechowski, Andrew Woods 9th Grade High Honors Luke Bergmans, Leah Croke, Sophie Hatch, Rory Patch, Emily Rooney, Kai Williams 9th Grade Honors Emma Beauchemin, Robert Bicknell, Brianna Billings, Emily Brinkman, Ian Brons, Adelaide Brooks, Kaleigh Campbell, Benjamin Curtis, Matthew DeMatties, Nathan DeVos, Aidan Gardner, Jackson Hameline, Kyla Heir, Marlie Hunt, Karyn Kenfield, Maya Praamsma, Erich Reitz, Aidan Scott, Grace Smith, Jeffrey Stearns, Robert Verburg 8th Grade High Honors Summer Chabot, Zehra Cushman, Xander DeBlois, Rebekah Duprey, Emalie Gernander, Emma Jackman, Reagan Kayhart, Hannah Kelly, Kobe Kessler, Jordan Kimball, Natalie Martin, Jarret Muzzy, Anna Rakowski, Adam Sausville, Tucker Stearns, Pearl Sutton 8th Grade Honors Harriet Anderson, Katherine Anderson, Daniel Anguish, Barret Barrows, Emma Campbell, Stang Chantawan, Ava Collins, Amanda Cook, Lauren Curtis, Sophia Davis, Joshua Delgadillo, Ryleigh Dieterle, Jonathan Flores-Torres, Sydney Jewell, Gabriel Kadric, Dominic Kandzior, Hunter Ladd, Riley Lane, Thomas Lawrence, Ethan Lynk, Alyssa MacKinnon, Chloe Mailloux, Jordan Norris, Jaime Portugal-Dunne, Isabel Steen, Morgan Terry , Macey Thayer, Savannah Thomann, Ashley Tierney, Alicia-Rose Whitney, Angelina Yantz 7th Grade High Honors Ila Collette, Una Fonte, Ella Hameline, Bradley Kutchukian, Clarinda McAllister, Ryley Olsen 7th Grade Honors Hayden Bowen, Olivia Brooks, Anna Carr, Alisdair Chauvin, Adam Clark , Allison Croke, Audrey Delp, Mykenzie Duffy, Jonathan Forgues, Ethan Gebo, Priya Ginalski, Jacob Hanlon, Ian Henderson, Kaitlyn Little, Jonah Mahe, Shea McLaren, Felicia Poirier, Alexandria Rice, Cal Seyler, Eric Tarte, Audrey Tembreull

sylvania. Coyle was transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in Rutland Town, for processing. Coyle was lodged at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Center for lack of 100,000 dollars bail. Coyle is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court on January 25, 2017.

Motor vehicle crash under investigation On Jan. 26, at approximately 11:13 p.m., the Fair Haven Police Department, Castleton Police Department and State Police were notified from a third party of a motor vehicle crash in the Fair Haven area. Officers eventually located the crash on Blissville Road in the Town of Poultney. Investigation revealed that a vehicle traveled off the right (west) side of the roadway and struck a tree.

The only occupant of the vehicle who was present was intoxicated and unable to provide state police with any information about the crash. At this time, the identity of the operator is unknown. The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Gardner at the Vermont State Police Barracks in Rutland, 802-773-9101.

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Ten groups in the Middlebury area filmed scenes for the remake, so look for familiar faces. For more information, contact Kurt at 802-388-3062 or kurt@ middleburycommunitytv.org.

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Darkly funny and surprisingly touching, Good People is an insightful comedy of class and culture. Welcome to Southie, a Boston neighborhood where a night on the town means a few rounds of bingo, where this month’s paycheck covers last month’s bills, and where Margie Walsh has just been let go from yet another job. *contains profanity and mature themes. Tickets: $12 opening night, $17 Feb. 10-12.

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EYE ON THE ARTS

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This land is your land

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ver the years, protest songs have been rooted in a number of genres, from classical — think Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” — to folk, rock, reggae, punk and more.

Regardless of the realm from which these songs arise, they have been largely reactionary. Take “Side of the Hill” by Paul Simon for example: following the murder of the singer’s friend, Andrew Goodman, for fighting for civil rights, Simon wrote that gorgeous, tragic song.

“This Land is Your Land,” the 1945 Woody Guthrie tune that has recently reemerged, was written in response to “God Bless America” — and somewhat prophetically, originally contained the line: “There was a big wall there that tried to stop me. The sign was painted, said ‘Private Property’. But on the backside, it didn’t say nothing. This land was made for you and me.”

Though folk reigned supreme for a number of decades, as far as topicality was concerned, rap swiftly took over in the ‘80s and ‘90s with groups like NWA. In this generation, rap is continuing to lead opposition: YG and Nipsey Hussle kicked it off with “FDT” last summer, Run the Jewels following with the passionate “Talk to Me” in the fall, rapper Killer Mike delivering the cutting line: “Went to war with the devil and shaytan / he wore a bad toupee and a spray tan.”

These songs, too, have been reactionary — though primarily against The Donald’s rhetoric, moreso than what is specifically disagreeable to them.

I would argue that it’s important to be specific with the subject matter. Instead of a song that is purely anti-Trump, it’s vital to be definite: are you against refugee exclusion? Are you for peace or Environmental protection?

Are you anti-police brutality, or systematic discrimination? Or are you simply hoping to empower voters to hold their representatives accountable?

Music has proven an irreplaceable tool for almost every social movement in recent history.

It is perhaps more important now than it has ever been for musicians to sing out. Music has the ability to break through the partisan echo chambers many of us have become encapsulated in. Where speeches and rallies fail, music has the ability to inspire and unify across party lines. And make no mistake: if the goal is to oppose Donald Trump, or one of many executive orders the lawmaker has signed since his inauguration, Republicans will need to be on board too.

Songwriters: be bold. Be passionate. And maybe the next “We Shall Overcome” will come from you. Right now, the importance of substantive music cannot be understated.

Middlebury choir to teach Women’s March anthem ‘I Can’t Keep Quiet’

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he Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society in Middlebury will host “#ICan’tKeepQuiet,” a workshop hosted by Lucy Tenenbaum of the CVUUS Choir.

Organizers will teach all who attend “I Can’t Keep Quiet,” a song by MILCK sung at the Women’s March on Washington. All materials will be provided.

A donation of $10 is requested, and will benefit Addison County WomenSafe, a group that aids people across the gender spectrum who experience sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking.

The event is slated for Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. For more information, or to RSVP, contact theresachangegleason@gmail.com.

Middlebury Community Players to perform ‘Good People’ at Town Hall Theater

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rom Feb. 9-12, the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury will host “Good People,” a play by David Lindsay-Abaire.

The play is an “insightful comedy on class and culture,” organizers say. The story follows Margie Walsh, a woman who has just been let go from her job. Desperate, facing eviction from her home, Walsh pursues an old fling in hopes of catching a break.

“Good People” was a Broadway hit in 2011.

The opening night performance is slated for 7:30 p.m. Tickets are Left: Woody Guthrie, photo © Robin Carson. Top right: $12.

Encore performances are slated for Feb. 10-11 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. Members of the CVUUS Choir. Photo via Facebook.

Bottom right: A scene from “Good People” rehearsal. 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets for the remaining performances are $17. For more Photo via Facebook. information, call 382-9222.

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February is adopt-arescued-rabbit month RUTLAND — The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) would like to remind you that February is Adopt-a-Rescued-Rabbit month! Did you know that rabbits are the third most likely animals to find themselves looking for a new home? Rabbits make excellent companions. They can live eight to ten years and bond closely to their adopters. Quiet but inquisitive, rabbits can also be trained to use a litter box. To learn more about the rabbits at RCHS that are looking for new homes, call the shelter at 483.6700 or

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I arrived at the shelter in November with my friend Peanut. Our owners decided they could not care for us any longer. Even though I enjoy Peanut’s company it is not necessary for us to go home together.

I am very independent, but very sweet. My favorite treats are apple sticks. As you can see I have the cutest ears! I hope to see you soon for a visit and maybe you can take me home.

TYSON 8 Month Old. Neutered Male. Westie/ Rottweiler Mix. I’m an energetic, on the go fella who is fun to be around. I’m friendly and outgoing and I enjoy hanging out with my favorite people. Oh and I love toys! I’m especially fond of plush squeaky toys and tennis balls but just about any toy makes me happy. I already know Sit and I’m smart and I look forward to learning more commands and maybe even some tricks! I will need a lot of exercise and play time with my new family. I’m a great size for going along on family outings and adventures.

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I’m a big guy, and I have TONS of energy. I love to play, and I’m super-duper vocal! Once I’m done playing I prefer to curl up on a lap and take a quick snooze. I love attention and I love people. I’m currently residing in the community cat room here at the shelter, making new feline friends.

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I love to jump and play. I’m social, smart, and friendly. I’m also very trainable and would love someone to adopt me who would like to teach me some tricks. Wouldn’t that be fun? I’d also like a wheel to run on or a ladder to climb. Like most rats, I like a place that’s not too noisy or drafty and maybe a nice little hiding place (like a tissue box) which makes me feel secure.

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Homeward Bound Cookie is as sweet as her name implies.

This affectionate, playful gal enjoys snuggling and sleeping with her people, and loves to play with toys– tire toys especially! According to Cookie’s previous guardian she knows sit, come, lie down, and speak. She has lived with older children and other dogs, and would love to be an active part of a family.

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Police briefs Charges made for leaving scene MOUNT HOLLY — On Jan. 20, at approximately 2:04 p.m., Troopers from the Vermont State Police Barracks in Rutland responded to a motor vehicle on Route 103 near the intersection on Healdville Road in the Town of Mount Holly. Prior to Troopers arrival, one of the vehicles involved in the crash fled the scene.

Upon arrival Troopers met with Eric Brammer who advised he was traveling north on Route 103 when the vehicle directly in front of him stopped suddenly, to make a left turn onto Healdville. Brammer stated he was unable to stop his vehicle prior to crashing into the rear of the vehicle. Brammer advised after the crash the other vehicle fled the scene without exchanging information. Through investigation, Troopers were able to identify the operator of the second vehicle as Taylor Howes. Howes advised after the crash she was fearful of being arrested for operating with a suspended license and panicked, which caused her to flee the scene. Howes was subsequently charged criminally for leaving the scene of an accident and issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for operating with a suspended license.

Excessive speed arrest

BETHEL — On Jan. 21, Vermont State Police stopped a vehicle for driving 40 mph over the posted speed limit on Interstate 89

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“One of the most concerning frauds we see is the filing of false tax returns in order to generate a refund. We have controls in place to identify suspicious refund requests and in some cases the department will need to take additional steps to ensure that the refunds we issue are going to the right person. We ask that taxpayers work with us as we balance the goals of customer service, speedy refunds and

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in Bethel. The vehicle driven by Jennifer Banegas of Long Beach, NY, was clocked at 105 mph. Banegas was cited for Excessive Speed and released with a citation to appear in Windsor County Superior Court, Criminal Division on March 28.

Missing person found

FERRISBURGH — Jan. 20, VSP New Haven received an E 911 about a missing person in a wooden area off Greenbush Road in the Town of Ferrisburgh.

Upon arrival to the residence, investigation found that Kyle Eichin was renting a home on this road with several friends and had gone out alone to pan for gold in the area. Eichin nor his friends were familiar with the area and had searched for about two hours before they called 911. The area around this home consisted of approximately 65 acres of fields, woods, and small swamps and streams.

With the assistance of Vergennes rescue, Ferrisburgh Fire department, a Vermont Fish and Game warden, Eichin was located at approximately 9:35 p.m. Eichin had been lost for approximately 6.5 hours and after being screened by rescue at the scene was found to be in good health.

Burglaries in Killington

KILLINGTON — On Jan. 25, troopers from the Rutland Barracks responded to two home burglaries in Killington. Investigation found evidence of forced entry, and items taken from both residences. Both residences were unattended at the time of the burglary. fraud prevention. Providing your Vermont Driver’s license number and responding to verification letters helps protect your refund and prevent fraud” says Commissioner Kaj Samsom.

The most efficient and secure way to file Vermont tax returns continues to be electronic filing and direct deposit to an existing bank account is the fastest way to receive a refund.

Taxpayers who are eligible for free online filing will find more information about Free File, on the department’s website at www.tax. vermont.gov. Taxpayers who e-file generally receive their refunds more quickly than those who file paper returns.

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ACTR and Stagecoach plan to strengthen partnership MIDDLEBURY — After three years of working together resulting in improved services, higher ridership, and greater financial stability, two of Vermont’s community transportation agencies have decided that a more permanent partnership is warranted.

In Jan. 2014, after an unexpected leadership transition, Randolph-headquartered Stagecoach Transportation Services (STSI) entered into a management agreement with Middlebury-based Addison County Transit Resources (ACTR). The primary goal was to help stabilize STSI and set it back on a path of service growth. With that task achieved and numerous other benefits realized on both sides of the mountains, the two Boards of Directors are ready to look at merging into one legal entity.

“We weren’t sure what to expect at first but the management agreement has worked incredibly well to help Stagecoach address its leadership and fiscal stability needs in order to successfully deliver on its mission,” said Board Chair Paul Kendall. “The benefits have been so clear that continuing the relationship on a more permanent basis only makes sense.”

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are poised once again to meet growing community needs and we are excited that a more permanent partnership will give us a better chance to expand services.”

During the past three years, the ACTR-STSI partnership has been largely invisible operating behind the scenes without much public notice. Each agency has continued to address the service needs of its respective region and has also maintained its independent identity, all the while building new levels of administrative and financial strength. Should the merger be completed, that is expected to continue seamlessly.

“Stagecoach celebrated 40 years of service in 2016 while ACTR will reach its 25th anniversary in 2017,” remarked Executive Director Jim Moulton. “Both organizations have long histories of serving their respective communities with respected identities, and that should be built upon.”

Unlike many corporate mergers, neither ACTR nor Stagecoach anticipates any job losses. Noted Moulton, “From day one of the partnership we have been focused on efficient and effective operations. This has already resulted in shared administrative, finance, purchasing, human resources and training staff.”

The boards have voted to launch a due diligence process, during which each organization will take a closer look at the proposal to make sure lingering questions are identified and addressed. ACTR and STSI expect this process to be complete by late spring with a final vote shortly thereafter. Both organizations expect to hold community meetings to discuss the topic. Community members are also encouraged to provide written feedback to info@actr-vt.org and info@stagecoach-rides.org.

Continued from page 1 announced plans to build a modest solar farm on private property located near the historic, Revolutionary War-era Hubbardton Battlefield in rural Rutland County. Deborah (Wright) Bahre operates a small, award-winning alpaca ranch nearby; she didn’t like the proposed solar project destroying the agricultural nature of the neighborhood.

Bahre, along with some of her neighbors, got together and eventually stopped the project.

Bahre was elected to the local planning board a few months later, a clear result of her successful community organizing against the solar project.

In 2017, the rules have been changed and things are now looking different for the future of solar farms even as neighbors are likely to remain engaged in the siting process.

Local control While not a total victory for local control advocates, the new rules channel solar development to what are termed built environments, which include brownfields (former commer-

cial or industrial sites), landfills, abandoned gravel pits, and even rooftops. The idea behind these rule changes is to discourage large solar arrays in open fields and on farmland.

A 4.99 megawatt solar energy project by GroSolar, a Vermont-based company with an office in Maryland, was proposed last year on an agricultural tract along Vermont Route 116 in Bristol.

But according to Eric Forand, Bristol’s zoning administrator, he hasn’t heard much about the proposed solar project since the new rules went into effect.

“The GroSolar people made an unofficial presentation to the planning commission and then submitted general information paperwork,” Forand said. “But since then, we haven’t heard a thing.”

According to Forand, solar developers must first alert the PSB, under the Section 248 process, and provide a 45-day notice to the municipality before submitting a construction application.

“They have to let the town know before the application is submitted,” he said. “So, at least paperwise, nothing has happened yet. We’ve had no contact with GroSolar beyond the preliminaries.”

GroSolar officials did not return Watchdog’s requests for details about the proposed solar farm in Bristol and the im-

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pact of rule changes on future development plans.

Meanwhile, Bristol residents are wondering about the status of the project, too.

“We’ve had people ask questions and they’re full of concerns,” Forand told Watchdog.

Neighbors living around the proposed solar farm are reluctant to talk about the project on the record. Only one local resident agreed to talk with Watchdog, on the grounds that we not identify him.

“There are people upset in the neighborhood even though the solar arrays are supposedly hidden from view,” he said.

“I support solar, but solar farms present a big question mark.

Who benefits from them? It’s an out-of-state company and the money doesn’t go into the Vermont economy.”

In the neighboring town of New Haven, Selectboard member Douglas Tolles has been wondering about out-of-state involvement in solar farms, too.

“We found a Utah company building a solar project,” Tolles said. “Why Vermont? Utah has plenty of sunshine. New Haven has been targeted and we’ve been a dumping ground (for these solar farm projects).”

Tolles said that he hopes the new rules will slow down big solar projects long enough for officials to have a say about where they are sited.

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“I first decided to plunge because I have family members that are special needs and feel they should have the same opportunity to play sports and know the feeling of being part of a group too,” she said.

For most of us, it’s hard to imagine even taking off a heavy coat outside in the beginning of a February. And yet, penguin plungers decked themselves out in costumes, swim trunks, matching team t-shirts, or even full body suits and ran full-on into the lake. On Saturday, the lake temperature was right around 32 degrees, five degrees warmer than the air temperature which hovered around 27 degrees.

“The first time I had no clue what to expect,” said Martin. “I hate cold water, but there I was, jumping in the lake in February.

The Norwich cadets are there to guide your group. Your group is announced and the tent doors open. Your nerves are going crazy at that point. You get hit by the blast of cold air as you run the short path to the water. As you hit the water, your legs give out and under you go. The shock of the water hits you and you try to get out as fast as possible.”

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ramp leading in and out of the lake to hand out dry towels for the now frigid participants.

Crystal Kinsman, of Monkton, has also participated in the plunge five times over the years.

“Of course the money raised supports a great cause; but nothing beats the adrenaline you feel just before you jump. There are always so many people cheering along the runway, encouraging you to go under,” she said.

A plunge team from Champlain Valley Union High School was expected to have 180 people on it, the largest team present this year according to Liza Reed of the Penguin Plunge organization.

The event attracts brave individuals of all ages. “This year our youngest Plunger is in kindergarten, and our oldest Plunger is 79!” said Reed.

This year, the event has raised $528,000 for Special Olympics Vermont, and fundraising remains open until March, so participants have the opportunity to raise even more. This beat last years record-breaking totals by over $50,000.

In 1971, Special Olympics Vermont — based in South Burlington — was incorporated as a Vermont non-profit corporation.

Every two years, it gets accredited by Special Olympics, Inc. Through this process, the Vermont chapter is officially recognized, and makes an agreement to follow rules and

guidelines set forth by the parent organization.

Special Olympics Vermont believes that anyone, even those with intellectual disabilities, can benefit from individual and team sports. The money raised through events like the Penguin Plunge helps fund training, competition costs, and other programs.

The organization feels that “through sports, athletes see themselves for their abilities, not for their disabilities.” Strong bonds and friendships are formed within these groups, and confidence levels skyrocket.

Special Olympics VT offers year-round training and competition in 12 Olympic style sports. Last year, the sports offerings were recategorized into four seasons: winter games, which include sports such as skiing and snowboarding; summer games, which include basketball and bocce; fall games, when participants can compete in sports like soccer, golf, or sailing; and holiday games, which include bowling, swimming, and floorball.

Each season concludes with a statewide competition.

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Every four years, the USA Games are held, and every two years, a World Games competition takes place. Athletes who participate in sports and programs run by Special Olympics have opportunities to compete on both a national and global scale.

For information on Special Olympics programs, ways to donate, or become a volunteer, visit their website at specialolympicsvermont.org.

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