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A Vermont author’s look at the loss of a rural culture

VERMONT

February 17, 2018

Published by New Market Press, Inc.

Serving Addison, Rutland & Chittenden Counties

CCV: Middlebury’s other college

SHANE DUPREY SENTENCED IN RUTLAND

By Lou Varricchio

By Lou Varricchio

EAGLE EDITOR

EAGLE EDITOR

RUTLAND | The Rutland County State’s Attorney’s Office announced that on Feb. 5, Shane M. Duprey, 31, of Rutland, was sentenced for aggravated domestic assault with a weapon and domestic assault. Duprey received a total sentence of four to 14 years to serve. Duprey was convicted of both charges following a jury trial on Aug. 10-11, 2017.

» Duprey Cont. on pg. 12

“At the park, an argument broke out... Shane Duprey had a lit cigarette. He pressed the lit cigarette against his ex-girlfriend’s wrist, leaving a burn mark that eventually scarred over. That burn was the basis of the domestic assault conviction,” according to Rutland County State’s Attorney Rosemary Kennedy. Photo courtesy of Rose Kennedy for Rutland County

LITTLE PIGGIES: Mike Glinski of Three Dog Farm on Blake Roy Road in Middlebury carefully watches a drift of piglets, 8 males and 2 females, born at the end of January to their 300-pound mother. The piglets will be ready for sale in April. Glinksi and Eva Vekos operate the farm which produces fresh eggs, maple syrup, and select holiday turkeys. Interested in a pig? Call Glinski at (802) 382-8686. Photo by Lou Varricchio

MIDDLEBURY | Middlebury’s other college, the Community College of Vermont, celebrated its new look after completion of major building renovation at the campus’ 10 Merchants Row location. An open house for the community was held Feb. 5 to mark the occasion. CCV, Vermont’s second largest college,serves over 7,000 students each semester, according to its President Joyce Judy. Judy, who was appointed president in 2010, was on hand to personally greet visitors which included faculty, staff, current/prospective students, and passers by to the newly revamped Middlebury facility. Inside the renovated downtown campus are high-tech classrooms, a life sciences-oriented class space, computer lab, and several offices. According to Judy, some space was given up for better designed rooms and a brighter, more welcoming entry way. With 12 CCV locations and extensive online learning options statewide, Judy said that students don’t have to travel too far from their homes to access degree and certificate programs, workforce, secondary and continuing education opportunities, and academic and U.S. veterans-support services. The CCV Middlebury campus, located in the historic Battell Block in downtown Middlebury, just received its facelift thanks to new building owner Doug Nette. CCV’s academic facility shares the Block with retailers as well as private dwellers. » CCV Cont. on pg. 11

Vergennes mayor resigns over council conflict By Lou Varricchio EAGLE EDITOR

VERGENNES | Vergennes Mayor Michael H. Daniels resigned Feb. 8 over a conflict with members of the city council. Senior Alderman Renny Perry is now acting mayor in the Little City as outlined in the municipality’s charter. Daniels had been mayor of Vermont’s smallest city for less than a year. The mayor submitted a letter of resignation to the council, citing differences over a complaint filed against two city employees. Daniels implied that he was being manipulated by aldermen over the affair. Daniels released a copy of his resignation letter to reporters on the same day he resigned. The now ex-mayor asked aldermen not to use a report he had prepared for the city’s upcoming annual report. The full text of Daniels’ resignation letter is as follows: “It is with great sadness and disappointment that I, Michael

H. Daniels, submit my resignation effective immediately as Mayor of the City of Vergennes. From day one this has been an uphill battle with the council. Everyone says they want to work with me so we both can succeed, but it is evident that this is not the case. At present, we have a complaint against two of our city employees. “One answer is to tell the complainant that this issue was dealt with. But was it? Does everyone have all the facts from both sides? I know of only three members of city council that have talked with the city manager and city clerk, but yet everyone wants the solution to go away. I have never operated that way and refuse to start now. Due diligence has not been done to the employees or the citizen. I was told right at the beginning by several council members that we are all equal; stop running out in front and work with the council. “I will no longer be a puppet. “I respectfully request that you not use the article that I wrote for the annual report. Let the senior alderman or council write one. There will be no cracker barrel meeting. Joan, cancel my request for the use of the fire station. I will no longer volunteer

for any city project. Submitted this 8th day of February, 2018.” ■

Vergennes Mayor Michael Daniels resigned Feb. 8 over a brewing conflict with members of the city council. Senior Alderman Renny Perry is now acting mayor in the Little City. Photo by Vermont Community Access Media

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