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Housing aﬀordability driving market By Lou Varricchio EDITOR

BRANDON | The real estate sector in the Brandon area, and throughout much of Rutland County for that matter, is going through a mini boom at the moment. Some may call it the Trump-era effect, others may find that the economic stars just happen to be in perfect alignment. Regardless, strong real estate sales, in all price ranges, affordably priced homes, have this market hitting the bullseye in the new year. The boom actually started in 2019. “We are seeing a strong market across the board,” Mary Cohen, executive director of the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce said in a news statement last week. “It’s got something for everyone.” See BRANDON REAL ESTATE » pg. 2

Scholar-athlete:MaKayla Foster of Middlebury has qualified seven times for the NE10 Academic Honor Roll, three times for the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Academic Squad and for the Scholar of Distinction, and twice for the Division 2 Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award. Foster is pictured in 2014 at MUHS and in 2019 on the playing field (right, in purple). Eagle file & James Buck photos

Foster is MUHS grad, scholar-athlete By Lou Varricchio EDITOR

Despite a multi-year construction project along U.S. Route 7 in downtown Brandon, home sales in the area and elsewhere in Rutland County are looking better than expected thanks to “affordability factor” for middle class home buyers. Photo by Lou Varricchio

MIDDLEBURY | It was a magical moment when MaKayla Foster of Middlebury learned that she was one of only 86 student athletes across the USA to be selected to the Northeast-10 Conference Academic All-Conference honor roll. “She landed her first career postseason laurel,” according to Josh Kessler, director of athletic communications, at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester. Foster was an outstanding student and athlete while attending Middlebury Union High School during the 2010s. “MaKayla was among 22 field hockey players from around the conference to garner the accolade this year, as Saint Michael’s players have now been selected 29 times in the past 16 school years,”Kessler radded. For Foster, the fall of 2019 at St. Mike’s was a breakout season. She played forward on the Purple Knights field hockey team. Last year she scored seven times

with an assist to play during the Purple Knights’ offense operations. “Most of her damage was done in a five-game mid-season stretch that saw her notch six goals, with one against 10th-ranked Adelphi University on Sept. 21 and a hat trick coming in a wild 6-5 overtime victory at Bentley University on Oct. 3,” Kessler reported. “She scored the lone goal in a 1-0 triumph over Franklin Pierce University on Oct. 22.” Foster has distinguished herself in the classroom and on the playing field since the start of her college career. Now in her final term at St. Mike’s she holds a 3.995 cumulative grade-point average. “MaKayla has qualified seven times thus far for the NE10 Academic Honor Roll, three times for the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Academic Squad and for the NFHCA’s Scholar of Distinction, and twice for the Division 2 Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award,” Kessler noted. “A key reserve during her first three seasons, Foster started all 18 games as a senior after entering the fall with two starts over 36 previous career appearances,” he added. “She finished her senior campaign tied for 20th in the NE10 in goals.” ■

Town creates new homeless task force Concern about growing numbers of downtown homeless By Lou Varricchio EDITOR

M I D D L E B U RY | M idd lebu r y Police Chief Tom Hanley told members of the Selectboard on Jan. 27 that a new Homeless Task Force has been organized. The new task force, under the Middlebury Public Health & Safety Committee (PH&SC), consists of several community members concerned about the Addison County shire town’s recent increase in homeless people. Several local residents have told the Eagle about verbal exchanges with mentally ill individuals “camped” on the town green during

the summer and autumn months. Hanley told the Selectboard that Task Force members will meet and “propose substantive solutions” to local homelessness. He noted that the new group will offer its recommendations to the PH&SC. Recommendations are for considerations before any official action is taken. According to the U.S. Interagency C ou nc i l o n Ho me le s s ne s s , “Vermont has an estimated 1,291 experiencing homelessness on any given day... Of that total, 169 were family households, 104 were veterans, 101 were unaccompanied young adults (aged 18-24), and 160 were individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.” Hanley also reported that a new handicapped parking spot should not be created at the Star Mill site on Park Street, “due to concerns about the resulting loss of multiple existing parking spaces and streetlevel maintenance issues.” See HOMELESS TASK FORCE » pg. 2

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Rutland-Addison Community Health CEO Don Reuther gathered members of his team on Jan. 31 to guide U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vermont) through one of the health network’s primary care facility. Dr. Julie Foster used voice recognition soft ware to transcribe patient notes and told Welch the technology was a “huge asset” to her work. Cathy Cota (pictured) explained the color-coded tracking system that ensures efficient and timely care of patients. Community Health covers Rutland and southern Addison counties, which includes the Brandon area.

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Nothing feels more welcoming than coming in to a warm house after being out in the cold. Imagine how a stray animal feels when they come into the shelter at the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) after being cold, lost and hungry, sometimes for days or weeks. You can help provide that welcomed warmth by participating in the RCHS Winter Warmth Fundraiser. To learn more about how you can help the animals and win cash prizes, please visit our website at rchsvt.org or call RCHS at 802-483-9171.

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HARLEY | Five-year-old spayed female pit mix brown/white.

Ok, you see ju s t a n o t h e r Pit Mix but please give me a chance. I am a very sweet girl that has been moved from one place to another in the last few weeks. I arrived at the shelter on Jan. 3 because my owner had me for only a few days and decided I was not a good match for the home. My friends here at the shelter can only tell you what they have seen of my personality during my stay here. I walk nicely on a leash and enjoy hanging out with people. I love to play with dog toys of course so stock up! I have no known history with dogs, cats or children so a meet and greet at the shelter will be necessary for dogs and children. If you have a cat in the home you will have let me meet them slowly to make sure it is safe for both of us.

Meet JACKSON. He’s a big softie who has stolen our hearts and will soon steal yours. At five years old, Jackson has had limited exposure to the community and, at first, didn’t know how to act being here in a new environment surrounded by so many new faces and things. After a few days of patient attention, the Homeward Bound staff got him to come out of his shell and now his true colors came through. He is just a big baby. Jackson wants to be on your lap, with your arms wrapped around him. He came to us when his owners had to move, but weren’t able to find housing that allowed pets. Jackson lived with cats and kids, and he is clearly missing being home with his family. Jackson needs a bit of work on his leash manners, but he’s an amazing dog with all the love to give. ■ — Hannah Manley, Director of Development, Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society | 802-388-1100 ext. 224 | You can include Homeward Bound in your will. Ask me how.

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Mango is my name and being lovable is my game. People tell me I am one Magnif icent, Mellow, Yellow, Fellow. I am a sweet lovable lad looking for a lap to snuggle on. My favorite toy is really anything that I can chase. For the most part I am an independent lad and can entertain myself throughout the day. I arrived at the shelter on Nov. 19 because my owner could no longer care for me. Please stop by and introduce yourself to me. I’m sweeter than any Mango you could pick from a tree.

NEKO | Two-year-old neutered male shiba Inu tan.

I just don’t know where to begin. First I would have to say if you are not familiar with the Shiba Inu breed I would suggest doing some research on the breed. My previous owner surrendered me to the shelter on January 1st because of housing issues. Who wouldn’t want to fall in love this face? I am the perfect size but I do have a bit of an attitude. I have lived with cats and sometimes can play a little rough so you will want to work with me on that

behavior. I have also lived with at dog but really prefer to be the only dog in the home. I can get a little snappy when another dog comes in my area. I love to play toys and I know how to sit, come and give paw. For the most part I am crate trained but I have a mind of my own and if I don’t want to be in it I will bark, bark and bark. Well to be honest I bark a lot so apartment living might not be the best for me. I do have some food allergies so my new family will want to make sure I see the vet to get on the right food. I also like to chew my harnesses off so when we are finished with our walks you will want to remember to take it off. I have no known history with children so a meet a greet will be important.

MILEY | Five-year-old neutered male domestic short hair black and white.

Don’t worr y you didn’t wake me. I was just looking out the window thinking about my new forever home. Hi, I am Miley. I arrived to the shelter at the end of December. My owner was no longer able to take care of me. However, I am looking forward to my new forever home. I am a very chill cat. I usually spend my days in my window seat or curled up in a blanket. I love getting scratched on my back. It is one of my favorite things. I would love to get the chance to meet you. Please stop by the Rutland County Humane Society. ■

— Amelia Stamp, Events & Community Outreach Coordinator, Rutland County Humane Society | 802-4836700 | www.rchsvt.org | Help Keep the Animals Warm with the RCHS Winter Warmth Fundraiser.

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On Saturday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m., local trio Dayve Huckett & Friends will perform at the Middlebury College Mahaney Arts Center in Robison Hall. Huckett plays solo guitar and also performs with Professor Dr. Peter Hamlin on accordion and Ron White on bass, as well as in collaboration with student musicians. Free admission. For more details, see middlebury.edu/arts or call 802-443-3168.

Middlebur y ’s Regina Fontanelli, the 2019 Spencer Prize in Oratory f inalis t , will be an inspiration during the championship round on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Mahaney Arts Center’s Robison Hall. The prize is named in honor of the late Professor Emeritus John Spencer. Januar y’s elimination rounds culminated in a face-off among the final f ive contestants. The event is free to the public.

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And the local Chamber isn’t the only group excited about the good news. Even realtors and appraisers, as well as home buyers, are pleased at what they’re seeing. “The market is stronger than it has been since 2006,” said Sean Sargeant, principal of Sargeant Appraisal Service. “From entry-level homes to luxury investment properties, 2019 was filled with good news for Rutland County buyers and sellers alike. For sellers, homes that were priced appropriately

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Town closer to new Amtrak platform Middlebury passengertrain project to start in late 2020 By Lou Varricchio EDITOR

MIDDLEBURY | Middlebury residents gathered at town hall on Jan. 29 to learn more about the planned Amtrak passenger train platform planned for the Marble Works complex. Construction of the 300-feet-long, canopied platform is scheduled to start this autumn and continue into the spring of 2021. Jacobs Engineering Group designed the local platform with the ease of access and safety of future train passengers in mind. Otter Creek Engineering is involved with the parking plan. According to Jim Gish, Downtown Middlebury Project Community Liaison, “this project is separate from the downtown bridge and rail project, it’s being managed locally by Middlebury’s Director of Planning & Zoning, Jen Murray , but clearly there’s a lot of overlap.” Gish provided updates on the platform project in weekly, official newsletter to town residents. “Once our downtown rail corridor is

rebuilt and the Main Street and Merchants Row bridges are restored with a tunnel, the way is clear for Amtrak’s Ethan Allen Service out of New York’s Penn Station to extend north from Rutland to Burlington with station stops in Middlebury and Vergennes-Ferrisburgh,” he reported. “Service will start up in 2021 or 2022 depending on how ongoing discussions between the State and Amtrak play out.” The recent public meeting was hosted by VTrans. The Vermont transportation agency is responsible for managing the federal taxpayer funds for the platform construction. According to Gish, residents near the platform site are concerned about safety in regard to the serpentine curve on Seymour Street. “A separate grant is funding the town’s construction of 16 parking spaces, a bus stop, a new sidewalk, and improvements to existing sidewalk,” Gish reported. “The intent is that arriving passengers could walk into town (to the Middlebury Inn, for example) by following the sidewalk underneath the Elm Street overpass and down Seymour Street to Main Street, rather than through the Marble Works.” ■ Construction on Middlebury’s long-awaited Amtrak passenger rail platform will begin late this year. Pictured: Computer-generated image of the downtown platform at the Marble Works. Image courtesy of Jacobs Engineering

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Better forecasting, early-to-work plows By Lou Varricchio EDITOR

MIDDLEBURY | If you’ve traveled on Routes 7 and 116 so far this winter, you may have noticed better road conditions when compared to past years According to Vermont Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn, “this time of year, you’ll see our fleet of 268 plow trucks out in full force, plowing millions of miles of roads and highways and doing our part to keep you moving.” Winter requires an almost military-like operation in keeping roads clear and safe. Flynn noted that, “We monitor the forecasts around the clock every day, tracking snow, ice, freezing rain, sleet, and storms that could affect your travel. We measure the air temperatures and roadway surface temperatures. We deploy our plows early, to get out in front of weather events and treat the roads.” Road salt is no friend to automobile owners and environmentalists, but without it, it’s unlikely our local economy would remain viable. “We spread granular salt, also known as sodium chloride, in temperatures of 15 degrees or warmer, and magnesium chloride on those especially frigid

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days,” Flynn said. “Spreading salt efficiently takes time, requiring VTrans trucks to move at 25 mph. But salting the roads prevents snow and ice from bonding to the surface, preventing slippery surfaces that making traveling unsafe. So, try to be patient, slow down, and give the trucks plenty of room.” Along with corrosive salt, another dreaded thing this time of year is the so-called “wintry mix” consisting of snow, and ice. “Again, effective plowing takes time, at a speed of 35-40 mph on highways and interstates,” Flynn noted. “A typical plow route takes about two hours to complete, so even if you don’t see a plow truck right now, you’re likely to see one somewhere along your route. Again, please slow down, maintain a steady speed, and give the plow extra space.” Flynn said that the VTrans team researches new products for snow and ice control and the agency

communicates constantly with travelers on its website and social media, television, radio, and newspapers. “When winter weather hits, please remember to give yourself more time than usual, don’t make dramatic moves, keep a steady speed, use good judgment when passing a plow, and remember that when snow, sleet, or anything else is falling, road conditions will be compromised,” he said. “We can’t do the work of winter highway maintenance and safety without you.” Here’s a list of essential VTrans winter-travel resources for motorists: VTrans website, Winter Weather C e n t r a l : v t r a n s .v e r m o n t . g o v/ operations/winter Find a plow: plowtrucks.vtrans.vermont.gov/ Highway webcams: vtrans.vermont. gov/operations/rwis VT-Alert: vem.vermont.gov/vtalert ■

Shoreham man stopped

WHITING | On Feb. 5, at approximately 6 p.m., troopers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Shoreham-Whiting Road in the town of Whiting after observing a motor vehicle violation. Troopers identified the operator as Darryl Davis, 48, of Shoreham. During the motor vehicle stop, troopers discovered the vehicle that Davis was operating was not equipped with an ignition interlock device, which Davis is required to have under Vermont law. Davis was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks for processing. ■

Brandon woman was impaired, police allege

MIDDLEBURY | On Feb. 3, at approximately 12:52 a.m., a trooper with the Vermont State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop East Main Street in the town of Middlebury for an observed moving violation. The operator was identified as Kaylin Burt, 30, of Brandon. During the course of the motor vehicle stop, several signs and indicators of alcohol impairment were observed. Burt was run through a series of tests to ensure she was safe to operate a motor vehicle and later taken into custody for DUI. Burt was transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, she was released on a citation to appear before the Addison Superior Court Criminal Division to answer the charge of Title 23 VSA 1201 “Operating under the influence of intoxicants or other substance.” ■

Ferrisburgh man arrested

WHITING | On Feb. 1, troopers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 30 in the town of Whiting. During the motor vehicle stop Troopers identified the passenger as Kenneth Clark, 49, of Ferrisburgh. Clark was found to be violating two active sets of court issued conditions of release. Clark was placed under arrest and transported to the VSP New Haven Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Clark was issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court Criminal Division on March 9 to answer to the charges. ■ See POLICE BLOTTER » pg. 4

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The debacle of the Iowa Democratic Caucus may be a harbinger of the 2020 national election. Between possible partisan shenanigans and unproven electronic technologies (such as whiffy and largely untested election applications), better get ready for an election year that could make the hanging chads of Y2K look tame. No matter, at least here in Vermont, it’s looking like we’re comfy vote wise: Vermont’s Presidential Primary is very different from the Iowa Caucuses. But saying that doesn’t mean the Green Mountain State always holds untroubled elections. Last week, Eric Covey, chief of staff, of the Office of the Secretary of State, distributed his post-Iowa Democratic Caucus thoughts to editors, along with his assurances that Vermont’s March 3

primary will be safe and honest. “In Vermont, a primary is held instead of a caucus, meaning that voters will make their selections in private,” Covey said. “For the Presidential primary only, Vermont voters must declare which party primary they wish to vote in. Only the voter knows who they actually voted for.” Covey a ssu red voters t hat Vermont’s upcoming primary system works without all the problems we saw in Iowa last week. “The primaries in Vermont are administered by town or city clerks, not by members of the political parties, or their volunteers,” he said. “Our clerks are trained election officials, and their election workers also receive training for the work they do at the polls. These are dedicated and highly competent public officials, who work incredibly hard to administer our elections.” With that said, remember the town

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charge of a grownup’s job. Here, ever y vote cast has a voter-marked paper ballot. Then, the sealed ballots are saved for 22 months after the election. “Vermont voters should feel confident in the integrity and security of our elections, and should have confidence in the deliberate process in which our elections are conducted,” Covey noted. While Covey specifically mentioned that foreign adversaries, such as Russia, can exploit our elections, what he didn’t mention is the fact that even rabid, homegrown American partisans and hacks can “monkey wrench” elections, too. So, while Vermont voters should always be vigilant on Town Meeting Day, we should never-the-less cast our ballots with considerable confidence. Still, when it comes to counting election ballots, trust and verify. — The Editor ■

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of Victory, Vermont, just a few years ago? The Victory Town Clerk’s Office counted the Town Meeting Day votes of several, local second-home residents; but they had already registered to vote in Connecticut. Oops. Unfortunately, the incident didn’t unduly worry Secretary of State Jim Condos. No matter, while Victory-like voting irregularities have occurred (and likely will again), our primary elections are largely honest by following strict rules. Vermont town clerks get support from the Office of Secretary of State with representatives of both political parties alongside to keep an eye on things, too. Unlike Vermont, in the Hawkeye State, the secretary of state’s office doesn’t get involved with the Iowa Caucus; there, it’s just the political parties running the show. And last week’s Iowa mess is more evidence of what happens when you leave political party operatives in

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Each week as I sit down in front of the computer screen to offer some perspective on current affairs, my goal is twofold. From this simple businessman’s perch, I hope to offer an optimistic approach to the future and try to give readers something to think about from a different perspective. In this age of sharp division, there appears to be little interest in the “middle ground” or opportunities to seek compromise. The old theory used to be when running for office Democrats would move to the left and Republicans to the right during the primaries

to obtain their parties’ nomination. Then move to the center once the final election race was on since that’s where the race was won or lost. The differences between how to address the issues facing the country were not that far apart in past years. Unlike “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”, where one bed is too hard, the other bed was too soft, and the last one was just right, I wonder if we’ve lost sight of “just right”? There are so many special interests and varying positions on all those interests one has to wonder what our future has in store. The goals and priorities of each party are not just at odds with each other they don’t even agree on what they are. With the country so polarized now, after the impeachment trials and State of the Union speech, it seems pretty clear that President Trump and

House Speaker Pelosi appear to be at wit’s end. While it would appear that Republicans and Democrats would be lining up after their leaders but both sides seem to have splintering factions who are not pleased with the direction of their parties. The path to the nominations for the Democrats appears very cloudy after the debacle in Iowa and while Republicans claim to be in lockstep behind the President, he continues to provide self-inflicted damage causing party faithful reason to doubt the “four more years” mantra. Clearly, there is no consensus leader on the horizon, which only means more disruption, feuding, future investigations, and possible impeachment trials regardless of which party successfully claims the White House, Congress or the Senate in the upcoming election. Our future rests on what we can agree on, and right now we can’t agree on much. ■

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Protecting access to public records Guest Viewpoint By Jim Condos VERMONT SECRETARY OF STATE

The start of the new year provides an opportunity to reflect and set out our intentions for the months ahead. This year, I am asking all Legislators to join me in committing to protect and expand access for Vermonters who are seeking access to public records. The bottom line is: open government is good government! Vermonters shouldn’t have to pay for access to inspect public records their government creates

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in the course of agency business. Navigating who to ask, and how to request public records is enough of a hurdle for most Vermonters. They shouldn’t also be charged an arm and a leg to inspect those records. Remember, public records access isn’t merely a courtesy that Vermont government extends to the public. These records actually belong to the public. Government agencies and staff are merely the custodians in possession of them. Generous access to public records is rooted in the Vermont Constitution, and the Vermont statutes... Recent discussions around public records access in Vermont has me concerned, and with the start of the legislative session right around the corner, there is no doubt this issue may be brought before the legislature.

I want to widen our focus and remind us that access to public records lies at the very core of government transparency and accountability... The legal apparatus that ensure records access, the Public Records Act, makes clear that government agencies may not charge the public for access to inspect, and that the identity or motive of the requestor cannot be a factor when deciding on whether to grant access. The Vermont Supreme Court (2019) decision in Doyle v. Burlington Police Department states clearly that the law does not allow charging for inspection of documents... I hope that if our legislature considers proposals to change Vermont’s public records laws, they will join me in looking forward to

strengthening the law, and not seek to move us backwards. We should expand access by consolidating or clarifying the many exemptions spread across statute, and by creating a public records ombudsperson to support and enable the law to work effectively not only for the public, but also for the agencies wishing to follow the law and comply. We should not be creating new lockboxes or throwing up curtains to further obscure the public’s muchneeded windows into the inner workings of state government. I hope our Legislators will join me in making it our shared New Year’s resolution to protect and expand access to public records in 2020. Let’s start the decade off with an open book and clear vision looking forward. ■

— James C. Condos is the Vermont Secretary of State and former Democratic member of the Vermont State Senate.

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In 1881, farmer James Cadwell was hunting in Barnard. He tracked what was purportedly the last panther in Vermont. Cadwell asked Alexander Crowell, a local hunter, for help. After Crowell shot the catamount, he had his picture taken with the animal. Later on, the catamount was given to the Vermont Historical Society Museum. You can visit the preserved catamount at the VHS museum in Montpelier. While “officially” considered the last catamount, modern sightings of mountain lions across Vermont say otherwise.

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VERGENNES | On Jan. 31, at 10:27 p.m., the Vermont State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on South Water Street in the town of Vergennes after observing a motor vehicle violation. Troopers identified the operator as James Dragon, 41, of Vergennes. While speaking with Dragon, troopers detected signs of impairment. Dragon was screened for DUI and subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Dragon was processed for DUI and later released with a citation

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VERGENNES | New Vergennes City Manager Daniel Hofman is getting down to business at city hall in the Little City. According to city council members, Hofman is meeting with community members as he gears up for anew year in office. Hofman replaced former city manager Matt Chabot. Hofman is a New Yorker hailing from Poughkeepsie. He has experience in municipal government having served in city government Albany as well as South Carolina. A University of Albany graduate, where he studied municipal management, accounting and economics, Hofman is young and well-tuned to the needs of a

to appear in Addison County District Court Criminal Division at a later date. ■

Speeding motorist taken to UVM Medical Center

CORNWALL | On Jan. 30, a trooper with the Vermont State Police was traveling westbound on Route 74 at Clark Road in Cornwall. It was at this time that the trooper visually observed a vehicle traveling at an egregiously high rate of speed, a speed of 104 mph was captured on the radar unit in an area of highway posted at 50 mph. The trooper attempted to catch up to the vehicle, but quickly lost sight of it. The target vehicle was located several moments later on Clark Road laying

New Vergennes City Manager Daniel Hofman. Photo provided

small but growing city like Vergennes. Business owners and members of Vergennes’ Downtown Partnership said they look forward to working with the new manager as he begins his tenure with the Little City. Hofman brings his management expertise to the Little City on the move. “Vergennes offers the perfect combination of a quality lifestyle plus a charming little city that offers year-round activities, great restaurants and a special sense of community,” according to Ron Houser of FootWoRx. ■

perpendicular to the roadway and partially in a ditch. The operator was then identified as Richard Quesnel, 34. While speaking with Quesnel several signs and indicators of alcohol impairment were observed. Quesnel was transported to the UVM Medical Center after experiencing chest discomfort and as a precautionary measure. A warrant was applied for and granted by the court, and a blood sample was drawn. Quesnel was issued a criminal citation to appear before the Addison Superior Court Criminal Division to answer the charges of Title 23 VSA 1201, Title 23 VSA 1091, and Title 23 VSA 1097. Quesnel was also issued a VCVC totaling $792 and two points assessed. ■

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MIDDLEBURY | The Middlebury Panthers closed out the non-conference portion of its schedule with a 2-2 overtime tie at seventh-place Norwich (15-4-2) last week. The second-ranked Panthers (13-2-3) return to NESCAC play this weekend hosting Trinity for a two-game series, with the opener set for Friday at 7:00 p.m. The teams skated through a scoreless opening period, with each side getting scoring chances. Middlebury’s Madie Leidt jumped on a Cadet turnover at the left hash mark and fired a shot off Norwich goalie Alexa Berg’s glove. Panther netminder Anna Goldstein was tested late in the frame, stopping Amanda Conway, the country’s second-leading scorer, on both a two-on-one rush and a breakaway. Conway also rang a shot off the cross bar in the closing minutes. In the middle stanza, Norwich had a good scoring bid when Sophie McGovern wristed a shot from the high slot that Goldstein steered aside. Middlebury quickly countered with a chance the next time up the ice, as Katie Hargrave cut in from the right circle with her rising attempt stopped by Berg. Hargrave put the visitors on top with 9:57 on the clock, sidestepping a defender at the blue line and wiring a shot past Berg for a 1-0 advantage. The Panthers doubled their lead with a late power-play tally, as Leidt fired a shot from the left circle for her team-leading 12th goal of the season, just 40 seconds prior to the second intermission.

Katie Hargrave scored her fourth goals of the season against Norwich. Middlebury College photo

Norwich has a chance to climb back into the game with 1:14 of carryover power-play time to start the final period, but Goldstein registered three saves in that span. The hosts cut the margin in half with 10:47 on the clock when McGovern’s shot off a scramble in front hit the cross bar and went in. The Cadets tied the score with 4:42 remaining, cashing in on their third player advantage when Mikah Baptiste’s shot through traffic on the left side found the back of the net. Goldstein made her final save in regulation in the last minute, denying Conway on a breakaway. In the five-minute overtime, Middlebury erased a Cadet power play as the teams finished in a 2-2 deadlock. Goldstein fi nished with 24 saves for the Panthers, while Berg had 37 stops for the hosts. Middlebury held a 39-26 edge in shots and each team scored once on four powerplay opportunities. Anna Zumwinkle and Sidney Portner each skated in their 100th career game for the Panthers against Norwich. ■

MIDDLEBURY | Middlebury College had a quick answer for its only deficit of the game, as the Panthers earned a 3-3 tie with visiting Connecticut College on Feb. 1 in Kenyon Arena. Middlebury (7-8-3, 5-4-3) returns to action with a road contest on Friday against fourth-ranked Trinity. Connecticut College awarded an early power and nearly opened the scoring in the first minute when Colin Stevens fired a shot from the right circle that hit the post. Middlebury hit a pipe of its own at the midway point, as Bret Pastor walked the blueline and sent a low wrist shot off the left post. The Panthers took a 1-0 lead with 4:41 left in the frame, when Brendan Dawson’s blast from the left point beat Camel goalie Connor Rodericks. The second period started just like the opening stanza, as Conn. College had a power play in the first minute with Ryan Petti dinging a shot off the post. Middlebury goalie Adam Wisco thwarted Jacob Moreau on a breakaway, before the hosts doubled their lead to 2-0. Conor Breen took a feed in the high slot from Paddy Bogart and fired in his third goal of the season with 9:01 on the clock. The Camels cut the margin to one with 5:24 remaining, as Moreau created a turned over in the neutral zone, before directing in a pass at the left post from Josh Chapman. The visitors knotted the score at 2-2 with 5:58 expired in the third frame, as Younghoon Choi raced in from the left side and used his backhand to slide a shot behind Wisco. With 10:03 on the clock, the Camels took their first lead (3-2) of the contest on a sharp wrister by Moreau from the left circle. The hosts needed

only 10 seconds to pull even when Danny Tighe knocked in his own rebound after taking a pass from Alex Heinritz. Both teams had chances in the late stages of the fi nal frame to win the game, with Middlebury’s Owens Powers being stopped from point-blank range on the first of those bids. Wisco made a nice shoulder save on an attempt by Petti in the final minute. In the five-minute overtime, each team recorded four shots on goal, as the game finished in a 3-3 deadlock. Wisco stopped 20-23 for the Panthers, while Rodericks turned aside 27-30 Middlebury shots. Both teams came up empty on the power play with Middlebury getting seven chances and the Camels five opportunities. ■

Middlebury’s Alex Heinritz assisted on the game-tying goal against Connecticut College. Middlebury College photo

Vt. Minimum Wage Bill approved $11.75 by 2021 and then $12.55 per hour later Staﬀ & News Reports THE EAGLE

MONTPELIER | Last month, the Vermont House approved S.23, the Minimum Wage bill, on a vote of 93-54. The current minimum wage in Vermont is $10.96 per hour. Under the new proposal, this would increase to $11.75 on Jan. 1, 2021, and then to $12.55 a year later. “The proposal is a compromise that reflects the legislature’s commitment to supporting families and communities

Laurels for Laukli

Middlebury nordic skier Sophia Laukli (Yarmouth, Maine) has been named the EISA Nordic Skier of the Week. The first-year racer won last week’s 5k skate by 10 seconds and took her second win of the weekend in Saturday’s 10k classic by 28 seconds. She has now won three-consecutive races, as has her team. Laukli will be looking to bring her stellar season to the international stage when she heads to Oberwiesenthal, Germany later this month to represent the United States at World Junior Ski Championships. She and her teammates are back on the course at the Bates Carnival.

throughout the state by giving our lowest wage earners a much-needed raise,” according to House General Housing and Military Affairs Committee Chair, Rep. Tom Stevens (D-Waterbury). “Increasing the minimum wage not only strengthens our families and our workforce, it empowers the greater economy to evolve to serve the needs of present and future Vermonters,” he said. “We all know that the simplest and most direct way to help low income Vermonters is to raise their income, and our job is provided a floor for that income. We know it is not yet a livable wage, but when we have an opportunity to put more money in Vermonter’s pocket, we have a responsibility to do so.” ■

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Middlebury » Opening Reception:

Weimar, Dessau, Berlin: The Bauhaus as School and Laboratory held at Mahaney Center for the Arts; 4:30 PM. Join Assistant Professor of History of Art and Architecture Erin Sassin as she considers not only the Bauhaus’ farreaching influence on the practice and teaching of art, design, and architecture, but also its enormous social and political impacts. Middlebury » Cabin Fever Lecture Series: Plants for Birds held at Ilsley Public Library; 7:00 PM. Join Gwendolyn Causer for a workshop about why native plants matter. We will explore the four native plant food groups for birds: berries and fruit, nuts and

seeds, nectar, and insects. Free, donations gladly accepted.

FEB. 14

Bristol » Community Skate Date

Night held at Bristol Skating Rink; 5:00 PM. Hot Drinks and snacks for purchase to benefit the Bristol Hub Teen Center and the Recreation Department. Skates are available for free to rent for the night (sizes limited). Free Admission. Middlebury » Concert: Sweet on Debussy held at Mahaney Center for the Arts; 7:30 PM. Enjoy Valentine’s Day with a performance by affiliate artist Anne Janson, flute, with Stefanie Taylor, viola, and Rebecca Kauffman, harp. Free. Bristol » Reel Film Fridays held at Lawrence Memorial Library; 7:30 PM. PM. Classic Classic and and contemporary co nte films, film s, every every Friday. Frida'>

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Middlebury » 3rd Middlell Annual A nnual Indoor Yard Sale held Yard'. at atAAmerican 1 Legion Post Le; 27; 27 8:30 AM. All Al proceeds go Q· to benefit the Brendon tt p Cousino P Med47 r-1 Foundation. F< Tables and Ta tables of gently tat used use• items. Something for Som, everyone. everyc Vergennes » Vergenn Vergennes Verg ennes Farmer’s Market r at LuLu’s; Mar ket at at lu.lu lu.lu held 9:00 with 9:00 AM. AM. Pop-up Pop-up markets m local farm (incl. salad ln,r1 I fresh fr pc;h h rm products nrnrl , 11

greens!) and some select craft vendors will be held at LuLu’s. Middlebury » Film Showing: “And Then We Danced” held at Sunderland Language Center, Dana Auditorium; 3:00 PM. This award-winning film follows Merab, a competitive dancer who is thrown off balance by the arrival of Irakli, a fellow male dancer with a rebellious streak. Presented in the Spotlight section of Sundance 2020. Free.

FEB. 16

Middlebury » Middlebury Winterfest held at College Park; 11:00 AM. Fun winter activities including sledding, hot cocoa, music, games, kids’ activities, skating, horse & wagon rides, snow sculpture contest, arts and crafts and lots more! Middlebury » Spirit in Nature Annual Meeting & Program held at Ilsley Public Library; 2:00 PM. All are invited to attend the annual meeting of Spirit in Nature. The event will include the awarding of the Eco-Spirit award, a presentation, socializing and refreshments. Spirit in Nature is a 70 acre forest sanctuary in Ripton, Vermont.

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Rutland » Free Support Group for Parents held at Wonderfeet Kid’s Museum; 10:00 AM. An opportunity to find connection, education, and support during the transition of adding a new baby or child to your family. Every Wednesday. More info: 802-775-1901 Middlebury » Lecture and Opening Reception for Lost Luxuries: Ancient Chinese Gold held at Mahaney Center for the Arts; 4:30 PM. Join Curator of Asian art and assistant professor Sarah Laursen for a lecture about the little-known history of early Chinese gold, followed by a reception with light refreshments in the lower lobby. Free. Rutland » Song Circle and Jam Session held at Godnick Adult Center; 7:15 PM. The song circle welcomes singers, players of acoustic instruments, and listeners. Fiddlers especially welcome. A songbook of popular folksongs encourages group singing. Donations are appreciated.

20th-century songcatcher Helen Hartness Flanders’ collection of over 4,000 folk-song field recordings is a treasure trove of Vermont heritage. Singerstoryteller Jack DesBois is waking up the old ballads and tales for today’s Vermonters to share. Middlebury » Building the Japanese Tea House; Lessons from Apprentice Learning held at Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College; 7:00 PM. Douglas Brooks, an authority on traditional Japanese boatbuilding, led a Winter term class in which students built a Japanese tea house, honing their carpentry skills and exploring the nature of apprentice learning. Free.

FEB. 21

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

FEB. 22

Middlebury » Concert: Dayve Huckett and Friends held at Mahaney Center for the Arts; 7:30 PM. Dayve Huckett plays solo guitar and also performs with professor Peter Hamlin ‘73 on accordion FEB. 17 FEB. 20 Brandon » American Red Cross Middlebury » Lifting the Veil from and Ron White on bass, as well as in collaboration with student Blood Drive held at Brandon Verdure: The Greenery Is Greener American Legion Post 55; 12:00 held at Mahaney Center for the Arts; musicians. Free. PM. Please call 1-800-Red4:30 PM. Kate Smith, conservator of Middlebury » 21st Century Theatre Cross (1-800-733-2767) or visit paintings and head of Paintings Lab Festival: “The Infinite Wench” held redcrossblood.org to schedule an at the Harvard Art Museum, gives a at McCullough Student Center; appointment. talk on Walter Gropius’s commission 7:30 PM. A mix of sport, poetry, of Herbert Bayer’s ”Verdure” for the and current events, “The Infinite Middlebury » Addison County Harvard Graduate Center. Free Wrench” is a mechanism that Republicans Meeting held at unleashes a barrage of two-minute Middlebury Police Station; 7:30 Vergennes » V is the Valley: A plays for a live audience. Free. PM. The meeting takes place in the Concert-Conversation with the Community Room at the Middlebury Folk Songs of Vermont held at Police station. Our guest speaker Bixby Memorial Library; 6:00 PM.

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VERMONT: MIXED GRADES FOR RETIRED VETS NEW YORK, N.Y. | With May being Military Appreciation Month and significant military pension changes having taken effect last year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Best & Worst States for Military Retirees as well as accompanying videos to go along with its Memorial Day Facts infographic. COMMUNITY NEWS & PRI NTI NG Pu blishedbyJen:onPublico tions Inc. To help American troops plan their years after service, WalletHub compared the 50 states and

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MIDDLEBURY | In a discussion of the third draft of the proposed FY2021 budget with the Middlebury Selectboard, Town Manager Kathleen Ramsay reported that final budget results for FY2019 showed a General Fund surplus of nearly $2.5 million, a number which, on a proportional basis, she said was higher than the town’s target of maintaining a surplus in the 10% to 15% range. Noting that the town has, for the last several years, applied $150,000 of the annual General Fund surplus to the following year’s budget, Ramsay presented an analysis showing the impact of applying $200,000 of the current surplus to the FY21 budget, and demonstrating how applying additional amounts in FY21 and subsequent years to the DPW Equipment Fund could help the town achieve its long-term goal of gradually phasing out the need to borrow and incur debt for major equipment purchases. Taken together with the previously-discussed increase in the amount of the Local Option Tax Surplus to be applied to offset capital projects and other proposed expense reductions, Ramsay said the FY21 budget as currently proposed would result in a General Fund Tax Rate increase of just over six tenths of one cent, or 0.8%. The Board heard a presentation from Kate Rothwell, Middlebury Regional EMS interim executive director, and MREMS Board member Ben Fuller, requesting an increase in town funding for the organization from $21,240 in FY2020 to $84,960 in FY21. The EMS-MREMS pair cited personnel costs, new equipment mandates and its aging fleet of vehicles as primary drivers for the requested increase. Given the size of the funding increase being requested, the Board agreed to place the request on the Middlebury Town Meeting warning as a separate article for discussion from the floor on Monday, March 2. In her FY20 budget update, Ramsay reported that yearto-date actual expense as of Dec. 31, 2019, is in line with expectations overall, with the exception of DPW which anticipates ending the year with a budget deficit for winter salt. With several storms this season producing precipitation right around the freezing point, the department has been running through its salt supply at an accelerated rate. At the conclusion of the budget discussions, the Selectboard voted to finalize an FY21 General Fund Budget totaling $11,503,680 for presentation at Middlebury Town Meeting on March 2. ■

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*All leases at 36 mo. Must have 700 credit2016 score. Must have current lease in household. 10,000 per year. Tax & Fees2016 extra. CHEVROLET 2011 HONDA 2015 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

35,995

Stock #: 187203A Mileage: 25,144

2016 CHEVROLET 2016 HONDA COLORADO CR-V EX 4DR

17,995 $25,995

SILVERADO 1500 DBL CAB

CR-V SE

Stock #: 2728 Mileage: 43,990

Stock #: 177122B Mileage: 118,327

$ 10,995 27,995 USED VEHICLE SPECIALS

2015 HONDA

CR-V EX

15,995 $9,995

Stock #: 2736 Mileage: 40,475

Stock #: 2752 Mileage: 51,356

2013 CADILLAC

2014 GMC

Stock #: 197169A Mileage: 25,315

2014$CTS KIA OPTIMA 4DR

15,950

$12,995 Stock #: 2781A Mileage: 55,131

2016 TOYOTA

HIGHLANDER Stock #: 2827 $ 55,103 Mileage:

XLE

24,995

2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON SUV 4DR Stock #: 2779 Mileage: 59,606

$14,995 Stock #: 2845 Mileage: 56,379

2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU 4DR Stock #: 197157B Mileage: 44,369

ACADIA SLE

Stock #: 2788A Mileage: 84,133

2017 CHEVROLET

$26,995

EXT SILVERADO 1500 CAB#: LT 2832 Stock

32,995

Mileage: 48,314

2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 4DR 2016 CHEVROLET

Stock #: 197143A Mileage: 21,232

$15,995 26,995

REG SILVERADO 3500 CAB LT

Stock #: 197133A Mileage: 87,379

SILVERADO 1500

17,995

EXT CAB LT

Stock #: 197103A Mileage: 116,712

2016 SUBARU

IMPREZA

2016 CHEVROLET $ SILVERADO 1500 4DR

16,995

2013 CHEVROLET

Stock #: 194013A Mileage: 42,740

14,995

Stock #: 197120A Mileage: 61,107

2011 CHEVROLET

CRUZE

8,995

Stock #: 181016A Mileage: 52,332

2018 CHEVROLET

CRUZE LT

15,995

Stock #: 2783A Mileage: 36,675

COLORADO CREW CAB Z71

29,995

Stock #: 197068A Mileage: 14,158

2016 GMC LAND ROVER TERRAIN2013 4DR RANGE ROVER HSE SPORT

20,995 $20,995 $

Stock #: 2782A

Mileage: 79,755 Stock #: 2855 Mileage: 20,985

2016 DODGE

CHALLENGER SXT

2016 SUBARU $ FORESTER

22,995

$13,995 Stock #: 197017D Mileage: 18,086

2014 CHEVROLET

Stock #: 2882SILVERADO 1500 CAB LT $ Mileage: 75,358 EXT

22,995

2014 HONDA PILOT 4DR

Stock #: 197153A Mileage: 73,233

$15,995 Stock #: 2850A Mileage: 107,546

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