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Thomas R. Thompson, a resident of Wisconsin, was named as interim president and chief operating officer by the Porter Board of Directors.
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MONTPELIER | A bill introduced into the Vermont Senate this month would amend the Vermont Constitution to establish clean air and water and state conservation as a protected right.
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Hannaford Supermarket announced a $125,000 donation to Hunger Free Vermont to assist the non-profit organization’s efforts to help alleviate childhood hunger and ensure that local children have access to healthy food this summer. Pictured: Hannaford Supermarkets Community Relations Specialist Brian Fabre, Hunger Free Vermont Executive Director Anore Horton, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Director Erin Maguire. Addison County State Sen. Chris Bray wants to make Vermont’s natural resources common property. Will his proposed constitutional amendment impact the private property rights of Vermonters? File photo Known as PR9, the proposed amendment would enshrine in the Vermont Constitution the “right to clean air and water and the preservation of the natural, scenic, and cultural values of the environment. The state of Vermont’s natural resources are the common property of all the people. The state shall conserve and maintain the natural resources of
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Vermont for the benefit of all people.” PR9 is sponsored by Vermont Sen. Chris Bray (D-Addison) and co-sponsored by Senators Rebecca Balint, Philip Baruth, Brian Campion, Alison Clarkson, Ruth Hardy, Cheryl Hooker, Deborah Ingram, Virginia Lyons, Richard McCormack, Corey Parent, Christopher Pearson, Andrew Perchlik, Anthony Pollina and John Rodgers. It was introduced Feb. 14 and referred to the committee Bray chairs, Natural Resources and Energy.
As with all constitutional amendments, the interpretation and application of PR9 would ultimately be decided by the Legislature’s other two co-equal branches of government, the executive and the judicial. The executive could initiate action (new programs and regulations) based on the newly established right of preservation and conservation, and the courts would decide if asked whether the action passes constitutional muster. See BRAY » pg. 4
What’s happening to solar in Vermont? Solar in Vermont: The 2020 Vermont Solar Pathways study cited that if the state generated 20% of electricity from solar, it would add $8 billion in net utility benefits for Vermonters. Pictured: A European-manufactured solar PV array in Middlebury. Photo by Lou Varricchio
Conclusion By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
MONTPELIER | Last week, the Eagle looked at the decline of solar power projects in Vermont since 2016. Along with this decline comes an accompanying report about a steady decline in solar employment here, now its third year. The 2020 National Solar Jobs Census report, released last week by the U..S. Energy Departmentsupported Solar Foundation, found solar jobs within Vermont declined for a third year in a row. Ironically, while solar job
openings are up in 31 states, this report shows Vermont as being the only New England state which is losing its solar-industry related jobs to other states. “Vermont’s solar sector directly employed 1,186 people full time in 2019, a net loss of 581 jobs or a 33% decline since 2016,” according to the report. “Where Vermont ranked first in terms of solar jobs per capita in 2016, it has slipped two places and now ranks third in solar jobs per capita and 34th in solar jobs overall. In contrast, solar jobs in New York grew 10.4% from 2018-2019, the fourth highest growth rate in the nation.” Many in the industry are wondering: What’s happening
to solar power in Vermont? Approx i mate ly 87 % of Vermont solar businesses
are small operations, with 24 employees or less, according to the Vermont Department of Public Service. Thus, job losses in solar here can have a big impact on small communities; in fact, there’s been a loss in economic potential since 2016, according to the Solar Foundation report. The decline in solar appears to be due to a number of factors including changes in net-metering rules. “Net meter ing a llows Vermonters to generate their own electricity and share any excess renewable electricity to the grid... for their neighbors to use,” according to a Renewable Energy Vermont news release. “Communit y solar projects which enable those who cannot host solar onsite due to renting, historic roofs, or shading are no longer feasible under the new rules.” See SOLAR » pg. 2
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MIDDLEBURY | Earlier this month, UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center’s new interim president rolled up sleeves and got to work at Addison County’s regional hospital. Thomas R. Thompson, a resident of Wisconsin, was named as interim president and chief operating officer by the Porter Board of Directors recently. Thompson, who began his work on Feb. 3, replaced Dr. Fred Kniffin at the medical center. Leading up to Thompson’s appointment, Kniffin had agreed to stay at Porter as president while the board searched for an interim officer. Thompson is an experienced hospital administrator with a career spanning 37 years. Porter’s new leader has successfully managed six high-ranking hospitals between 1989 and 2019. Thompson earned undergraduate and graduate degrees at St. John’s University and St. Louis University. Most recently, Thompson served as president of Regina Hospital located in Hasting, Minnesota. There he helped develop a state-of-the-art cancer center and chronic pain clinic. He also helped pave the way for extensive telemedicine programming used at Regina. “As our organization prepares for a national search for our next president/COO, it was essential to have an experienced leader with demonstrated skills in operations, finance, strategy, and employee and community relations, and we are so pleased to have found all of these attributes in Mr. Thompson as our new interim leader,” said Porter Board Chairman Sivan Cotel. “With the help of an experienced search firm, we reviewed many candidates, and a special search committee comprised of Porter and UVM Health Network board members and providers conducted both telephone and in person interviews to find the very best candidate.” UVM Health Network Executive Vice President for Operations Al Gobeille was also pleased with Thompson’s selection, making him a good interim match for the Middlebury facility. “What we are looking for in our new interim leader for Porter is to build upon the great work that is already underway and to contribute expertise and support for our strong management team and the clinical staff who provide outstanding care to our patients and residents everyday,” Gobeille said. “We have some extremely important projects and initiatives planned for the coming year, and we wanted someone who could help guide our organization through these initiatives and also provide a steady hand as we conduct a thorough search for a new president for Porter to take us into the future.” ■
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Meanwhile, Renewable Energy Vermont’s Olivia Campbell Andersen believes that while the changes represents bad news to the Green Mountain State, Montpelier can help stabilize the industry and remain on track with the 2025 goals. Regardless, as solar power still relies on taxpayers’ help to thrive, the $39 billion-per-year in Obama-era incentives have ended. “The 2009 stimulus package provided an estimated $51 billion for renewable energy projects, including funding for failed solar energy companies like Solyndra and Abound Solar,” according to the Washington, D.C.-based Institute for Energy Research. Campbell Andersen indicated that Vermont lawmakers
may have unwillingly sent solar jobs out of state. “To grow resilient local renewable energy, we need clear and consistent rules. Changes in state policies significantly affect local jobs,” Campbell Andersen said. “Given the tremendous local economic benefits and urgency of climate resilience, we can’t afford to slow down on local solar energy. State policy changes have exported Vermont solar jobs to other New England states, it’s ridiculous.” According to Campbell Andersen, nearly 1,200 Vermont families are supported by full-time solar jobs. “These local, small businesses are helping build stronger communities now,” she said. “Given plenty of volatility out of
Washington, we need to make sure Vermont’s policies keep us on track towards our climate and renewable energy commitments.” Despite the slump, solar industry proponents like Campbell Andersen believe Vermont can still meet its climate goals by 2025. The Vermont Solar Pathways study cited that if the state generated 20% of electricity from solar, it would add $8 billion in net utility benefits for Vermonters. The Solar Pathways Report found that while it is still possible for Vermont to achieve its 20% solar goal by 2025, the state is currently off track. The National Solar Jobs Census full report can be found at SolarJobsCensus.org. ■
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If you love yoga and love kittens, then you’ll love our super fun fundraiser. Join the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) at Vermont Sport and Fitness Club on 40 Curtis Avenue in Rutland on Sunday, April 5, for kitten yoga. Enjoy an all-level yoga class led by Stephanie Jones E-RYT with the company of adorable and adoptable RCHS kittens. There are 2 classes available, and only 40 spots in each. Tickets are $20 per person. All those attending must be 10 years old or older. Classes will be at 10 am and 1 pm and running about an hour each class. To reserve your spot, sign up online at www.rchsvt.org or stop by the shelter.
ROVER | Three-year-old neutered male pitbull tan and white.
I am a gently giant. I just love being with people. I know how to sit and take treats nicely. I love to play with tennis balls and squeaky toys and if you have the time a good tug of war is nice for a few minutes. I arrived at the shelter on Dec. 10 with my friend Ryder as strays and I was adopted on Jan. 4 then returned on February 11 because it was not working out. Living with another dog after a meet greet should be no problem. I have no known history with cats or children.
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ZEEK | Three-year-old neutered male domestic short hair orange and white.
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.
Oh, hi there, I saw you outside the window before you came to visit. I love to spend my days sitting in my cat shelf outside the window. I am just so entertained by what is going on outside. I am Zeek. I arrived to the shelter at the beginning of January as a stray. The staff has slowly learned more about be since I’ve been here. I am a very chill cat. I’m pretty easy going about anything. I would love to find my forever home and if it has a couple windows that would be great too. Come meet me and all my friends at the Rutland Country Humane Society.
MEECH | Six-year-old neutered male domestic long hair black and white.
HARLEY | Five-year-old spayed female pit mix brown/white.
Got to get myself looking picture perfect. I am always trying to look my best to impress. I am Meech. I arrived to the shelter at the beginning of February. However, this is not my first time here. I am really hoping that his time I will find my true forever home. I do not get along with dogs. So, a quiet household without dogs would be the best place for me. I am a pretty great cat when you get to know me. You can come meet me and all my friends at the RCHS. ■
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— Amelia Stamp, Events & Community Outreach Coordinator, Rutland County Humane Society | www.rchsvt.org | 802.483.9171 ext. 208
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Bristol » Reel Film Fridays held at Lawrence Memorial Library; 7:30 PM. Classic and contemporary films, every Friday. Middlebury » Game Show Night held at Middlebury Marquis Theatre; 7:30 PM. Join us at the Marquis to win some great local prizes (ages 13 and up). Free Admission.
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Fire by Friction held at Otter Creek Gorge Trail; 10:00 AM. MALT’s Programs Coordinator Caleb Basa will take participants on an interactive fire building journey. Gather materials for fire and construct a tinder bundle, see a bow drill demonstration, and blow the life of fire into your kindling. Free, RSVP!
support during the transition of adding a new baby or child to your family. Every Wednesday. More info: 802-775-1901 Middlebury » Presentation: Rural America is a Big Deal held at Ilsley Public Library; 7:00 PM. Whitney Kimball Coe, coordinator of the National Rural Assembly, shows that rural communities hold a wealth of solutions for a nation struggling to fuel its economy, feed a hungry planet, and take on global issues like climate change.
Bristol » Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Monitoring Workshop held at Holley Hall; 9:00 AM. A hands-on lesson with foresters Jim Esden and Caitlin Cusack prepares locals to identify and slow the spread of the invasive insect. Free. Middlebury » Bayada Hospice Informational Session held at Ilsley Public Library; 11:30 AM. Martha Perantoni will be here to lead an informational session and conversation about the services Bayada Hospice provides. Free and open to the public. Middlebury » Film Screening: “The Whistlers” held at Sunderland Language Center, Dana Auditorium; 3:00 PM. In this 2019 film, not everything is as it seems for Cristi, a police inspector in Bucharest who plays both sides of the law. A Hirschfield International Film Series event. (97 minutes) Free. Brandon » Roast Pork Dinner held at Brandon Congregational Church; 5:00 PM. Menu: Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Maple Roasted Carrots and Green Beans, Applesauce, Homemade Pies and Rolls. Free Will Offering Middlebury » Paul Asbell Jazz Quintet held at Mahaney Center for the Arts; 7:30 PM.
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97th annual Ice Show to dazzle at Midd Winter Carnival
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MIDDLEBURY | This winter marks the 40th anniversary of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in nearby Lake Placid, New York. It’s also time for Middlebury College’s annual Winter Carnival which includes a number of winter sport events including ice skating. So, mark your calendars for the Middlebury Ice Show on Saturday, Feb. 29 and Sunday, March 1 in Middlebury College’s Kenyon Arena. A special treat this year are celebrated guest skaters Katarina DelCamp and Ian Somerville. Somerville is the 2019 U.S. Bronze medalist. Together, DelCamp and Somerville placed in the top 12 at the 2019 World Junior Championships. According to the college’s Pam Berenbuam, “The Ice Show features skaters of all ages and abilities, including lots of local kids,
in a fun event filled with music and costumes.” Berenbuam added that this year’s show theme is “Midd Seasons”. Attendees will not only enjoy cheering on the local beginner skaters but they’ll also be dazzled by the competitive skaters in Kenyon Arena. The Eagle asked Berenbaum about the hisotry and details of the Winter Carnival’s Ice Show Eagle: What is the history of the Middlebury Ice Show? Berenbuam: “The Ice Show is part of Winter Carnival here at Middlebury College and is the oldest student-run winter carnival in the country. This is our 97th year. There are many activities that are part of Winter Carnival, such as ski races and a dance. The Ice Show has been around for decades and used to showcase college students exclusively. Now, most of the skaters in the show are children from our local community. “Please tell Eagle readers that the skating program is open to all families, even if the family has no affiliation with the college.” Eagle: Who’s involved and what kind of build up/practice is involved for this year’s show? Berenbaum: “Skaters include lots of local children, from very young beginners to advanced, high-school age skaters. The student skaters also perform, and many of them are truly
The Middlebur y College Winter Carnival Ice Show includes local youth skaters performing as well as college students and seasoned competitors. This year’s special guest skaters are champion, medalist skaters Katarina DelCamp and Ian Somerville. Photos courtesy of Middlebury College
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Younger skaters have lessons on Sunday, and older skaters have lessons on Sunday and on weekday mornings before school. The fact that pre-teens and teens are willing to get up really early on a school day (perhaps 5:30 a.m., depending on how far away from the rink they live) shows you how much they love skating and love this program. In the weeks before the show, students and coaches are busy choosing music, choreographing, costuming, and practicing in their various groups. All of the groups get together for one technical rehearsal and then one dress rehearsal before the Ice Show. Those are late nights.” Eagle: If you’ve never been to the Winter Carnival and Ice
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Show, what can visitors expect to see? Berenbuam: “Attendees will see the various groups of skaters perform routines that are choreographed to music. There are colorful costumes as well, and the whole show has a theme. This year’s theme is about the seasons. Each number is introduced by a narrator. There is also a parent-child number, where parents join their kids on the ice for a huge group number (there aren’t a lot of rehearsals for that number, so it is charmingly rough around the edges…). Attendees can buy concessions so they can snack during the show. And of course, the Zamboni machine comes out during intermission – for some reason, watching the Zamboni is oddly satisfying.” The Ice Show will be held at Middlebury College’s Kenyon Arena, which is part if the athletic complex on Route 30/South Main Street in Middebury. The facility is fully accessible and has on-site parking. The Saturday show will start at 5:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. (check college website for final start time). The Sunday show is at 2 p.m. Both shows will be about two hours long. The Saturday show time depends on the results of the college hockey games this weekend; visitors can get updates on the Middlebury College Box Office web site (http://www. middlebury.edu/arts/boxoffice) or on our Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/474656559881515/). You can buy tickets at the door or at the box office in the McCullough Building on Old Chapel Road on campus. All seating is general admission. Tickets are $6. Concessions will be available. ■
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phenomenal performers. There has been a ‘learn to skate’ winter term workshop for college students in the past, and those very brave new skaters have performed as well. And finally, every year we have internationally competitive guest skaters who are absolutely dazzling. The 2017 show featured Alexia Paganini, who went on to represent Switzerland in the Olympics. In 2018 and 2019 we were lucky to have Katarina DelCamp and Maxwell Gart, ice dancers from the U.S. Figure Skating Team who were the 2017 U.S. novice silver medalists. Katarina and her new partner are coming this year. We have fantastic coaches, and the whole show comes together with a lot of parent volunteer help.” Eagle: How far ahead do you plan for the Ice Show? Berenbaum: “The kids enroll in the club in the fall and start their lessons in October. They are grouped by age and skill level.
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Drunk-driving deaths increase in Vermont
From the editor Take a walk along U.S. Route 7, or Shard Villa Road, or Halladay Road--any where near the Middlebury-Salisbury line. Glance along the shoulder and you’ll know there’s a serious, out-of-control drinking problem in Addison County. Tossed along the roadways you’ll fi nd hundreds of empty beer cans, wine boxes, hard liquor bottles, and much more. Ask any Vermont GreenUp Day volunteer about this problem; they’ll tell you all about the mountains of roadside litter they collect every year, much of it alcohol related. And they’d have every reason to dub Middlebury the new Margaritaville. Of course we don’t mean to single out Middlebury, but it serves as an example. But there are plenty of other places, like Brandon and Leicester
as examples, where alcohol-related litter is far too common. Anecdotally, at least, local roadside litter reflects the national data: there are way too many Vermonters driving drunk these days. Someday, God forbid, this statewide problem may come home to roost on your doorstep with the death of a loved one at the hands of a drunk driver. In 2018, Vermont ranked 19th out of 50 states in the number of drunk driving-related fatalities. Vermont also is one of a handful of states that saw a big increase in that number, according to a study based on federal statistics and presented by SaferAmerica. And neighboring New Hampshire was just one spot below Vermont; it had the biggest increase in the nation by nearly 75 percent. Using data from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration for 2018 (the newest
data available), the San Diegobased consumer-safety organization SaferAmerica analyzed over 34,000 fatal crashes and looked only at crashes where alcohol was a factor. In total, nearly 25 percent of all fatal crashes in 2018 involved the use of alcohol. Vermont’s rate was 3.51, an increase of 4.76 percent from 2017. That’s nothing to be proud of, especially when we hear our leaders bra about the Vermont brand and image. This is a shameful statistic that needs to be addressed at the top level by legislators, restaurant and tavern owners, alcohol retailers, mental-health officials, high school and college administrators, and law enforcement authorities. And what about the lowest rates in the nation? What can we learn from these good guys? The District of Columbia is at the bottom, with just 0.77 fatalities per 100,000. This is followed by New York
with a 1.11 rate, and New Jersey with 1.35 fatalities per capita. What are these places doing right that Vermont can learn and model? It’s time for Vermont motorists to get wise and stop threatening the lives of other motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. We all share the road. Please, think before you drink and sit behind the steering wheel. We encourage those of you with a drinking problem to seek help. Talk to family, friends or a professional first. “The idea that somehow, someday he (she) will control and enjoy his (her) drinking is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker,” according to Alcoholic Anonymous’ Big Book. “The persistence of this illusion is astonishing. Many pursue it into the gates of insanity or death.” Note: A special thanks to the staff of SaferAmerica for assistance with this week’s editorial. — The Eagle ■
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The Russians are coming. Guess what? The Russians never left and will most likely never will. For years America controlled the airwaves of the Soviet block with Radio Free Europe and the Island of Cuba with Radio Free Cuba. The United States broadcast news and information during the Cold War to counter Soviet and communist propaganda. Despite being banned across the communist block, where regimes regularly jammed the signal, people still managed to listen in secret to broadcasts that inspired them to oppose the totalitarian rule. Now the tables have turned on the land of the free, and somehow, we are supposed to be shocked to hear that this is taking place right
Editor Lou Varricchio lou@addison-eagle.com Account Executive Heidi Littlefield heidi@addison-eagle.com Account Executive Eli LaRock eli@suncommunitynews.com
under our very noses? How dare they invade our democracy and attempt to sway our elections. Are we really that unaware and so simple-minded that we couldn’t see this coming? After slapping Vladamir on the wrist is 2016, surely he and his diabolical friends should know better than to try this again. Electronic devices are everywhere today in our highly connected society and even if the cameras, listening devices, doorbells, TVs, computers and cells phone didn’t share our information on their own, we make it easy for the spies by putting everything we do out on social media ourselves as a new form of news. “Here’s where I’m going, here’s where I’ve been, here’s what I believe, here’s what I think and don’t like”… We put it all out there for the whole world to know what we collectively find appealing. Yet, now we can’t quite understand how those
who don’t agree with our way of life would use all those things against us to sway our opinions? The terrorists figured this out long ago, but we are apparently a little slow and outraged to catch on to how this can be happening in our midst. It seems clear all our enemies have always and will always use whatever means to inflict their will on our country. As a nation, have we become so naive or selfconsumed that we’ve forgotten this is still a very dangerous world? Unfortunately, we must always be must be on guard and capable of recognizing truth from fiction, regardless of the source while still going about our daily lives. There will likely always be challenges from both friend and foe but as a nation of freedom-loving people, we must stand united; in defense against tyranny and evil, while never allowing them to silence our liberty, justice and sense of fair play. ■
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Inde p e nde nt U. S . Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, now the leading Democratic Par ty contender for U. S. P r esident in 2020, is shown here meeting in 1993 with then First Lady Hillary Clinton. Sanders was Vermont’s Congressman at the time of the meeting. The pair discussed Mrs. Clinton’s plan to reform the healthcare system. “The collapse of the 1993-94 campaign for health care reform lurked in the electoral upheavals of November 1994,” according to Health Aff airs.org. “Many voters were punishing Democrats for having been in charge during a time when Washington was ‘a mess’ and not delivering desired results.” Clinton would become Sander’s rival during the 2016 Democratic primaries.
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Would PR9 further protect natural resources against development? Would the “common property” phrase be understood to further limit private ownership? Questions such as these will be asked if Senate Natural Resources chooses to pursue the bill. In the 2019-20 biennium, nine proposed Amendments to the Vermont Constitution have been introduced. As a result, Election Day voters on Nov. 3, 2022, may be asked to ratify at least two constitutional amendments: one controversial (unrestricted right to
reproductive freedom, including abortion) and one not (elimination of any form of slavery). The Vermont Constitution requires that any proposed amendment begin in the Senate, with approval requiring a ‘yes’ vote by two-thirds of the Senate. The State House of Representatives must then concur by a majority of votes. The proposed amendment is then referred to the next biennial session of the General Assembly for approval. Amendments approved by the two successive General Assemblies then face one final hurdle: statewide voter ratification on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2022. If voters say yes, the amendment is adopted. Note: Printed with permission. ■
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Salisbury motorist arrested
FERRISBURGH | On Feb. 23 at approximately 12:55 a.m., Vermont State Police troopers conducted a motor vehicle stop on U.S. Route 7 in the town of Ferrisburgh. The operator, identified as Lonny McCray Jr., 32, of Salisbury was under criminal suspension in Vermont and not allowed to operate a motor vehicle. McCray was placed under arrest and transported to the VSP New Haven Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, McCray was issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court Criminal Division on April 13, at 12:30 p.m., to answer to the charge of criminal DLS. ■
Under the influence on ice LARABEES POINT | On Feb. 22, at approximately 6:30 p.m., troopers with the Vermont State Police were dispatched to Lake Champlain in the area of Larrabees Point for the report of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) incident. Further investigation revealed that the operator Joshua Stevens, 24, of Mendon, had been operating his ATV on frozen Lake Champlain, which is also a public highway under state law. For an unknown reason, Stevens lost control of the ATV and it came to a position of rest on its side. Stevens became ejected from the vehicle and came to rest ahead of it. While speaking with Stevens several signs of alcohol impairment were observed. Stevens was transported to the University of Vermont-Porter Medical Center for suspicion of minor injuries. Stevens was ultimately issued a criminal citation to appear before the Addison Superior Court Criminal Division to answer the charge
of “operating under the influence of alcohol or other substance,” a violation of Title 23 VSA 1201. ■
WAGS burglar arrested WEST ADDISON | On Feb. 16, at approximately 4 a.m., the Vermont State Police were advised of several motion alarms at the West Addison General Store in Addison. Upon arrival, police discovered that forced entry was gained through a front bay window. An initial investigation indicates that a least two subjects entered the business and stole an undetermined amount of cigarettes and beer. The subjects quickly departed the area in an older model green Subaru possibly a Legacy or Outback model. This incident is still in the early stages of the investigation. Police described one of the subjects was wearing a black knit cap, and heavy dark clothing. This subject appears to be older in age, has a distinct moustache, and stands between 5’8” and 5’10” with a slim build. Another subject was wearing a red mask or red face covering and dark clothing. This subject stands between approximately 5’10” and 6’0” with a moderate to larger build. On Feb. 21, members of the Vermont State Police executed a search after probable cause was established and granted by the Honorable Court.
The search warrant was executed at a residence in the town of Shoreham. During the search warrant, several items were recovered, further implicating the accused, Joshua Rheaume, 44, of Shoreham. Rheaume was transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing and issued a citation to appear before the Addison County Superior Court to answer the charges of burglary a violation of Title 13 VSA 1201 and grand larceny a violation of Title 13 VSA 2501. During the investigation, it was learned that Rheaume had two warrants for his arrest. At the conclusion of processing, Rheaume was transported to the Chittenden County Regional Correctional Facility where he was held on the outstanding warrants. ■
Middlebury man cited MIDDLEBURY | On Feb. 19, a trooper with the Vermont State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing what appeared to be a misapplied inspection sticker. The operator was then identified as Randy Gorton, 48, of Middlebury. Upon further investigation, troopers determined that Gorton’s privilege to operate a motor vehicle within the state is under criminal suspension and that the inspection sticker had been misapplied. Gorton was issued a criminal citation to appear before the Addison County Superior Court to answer the aforementioned charge. Gorton was also issued a VCVC for a violation of Title 23 VSA 1223. ■
Briefs Town Meeting Day child care MIDDLEBURY | M iddlebur y Area Land Trust’s Executive Director Jamie Montague said the organization is offering childcare for youngsters during Vermont Town Meeting Day next month. For more information or to register, please contact MALT directly at info@maltvt.org. Registration is mandatory. MALT will gather emergency contact information ahead of time, but liability and release forms can be signed at drop off, which begins at 6:15 pm. There will be adequate adult supervision, crafts and activities, and if weather permits plan for children to be outside for nature activities. There will be calming and quieting time prior to the latest pickup time at 9 p.m. ■
Pork roast dinner BR ANDON | Enjoy a roast pork dinner at Brandon Congregational Church’s Fellowship Hall on Saturday, Feb. 29, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The church is located at 1 Carver St. in downtown Brandon. The dinner menu includes pork roast, mashed potatoes, mapleroasted carrots and green beans, applesauce, and homemade pies and rolls. A free will offering is suggested. ■
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District Free-Throw champs advance Statewide play on March 15 By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
BRISTOL | District champions from the Addison County District Free-Throw
Championship, which was held last week at the Mt. Abraham Union High School Gymnasium, will advance to statewide competition next month. The throwers will advance to the State-wide Competition, taking place in the Winooski High School Gym on March 15, according to Gary Russell of the Knights of Columbus St. Ambrose Parish Council 10535 in Bristol. The event is sponsored by the Knights of
Addison County District Free-Throw Championship: Standing left to right: Zoey Johnston, Ashtin Stearn, Adrienne Smits, Dustin Abbott, Bowen Lutz, Oliver Cogswell, Hayden Lutz, Safi Camara, and Mike Sayre.
Columbus (K of C). Participating in the Bristol event: Zoey Johnston, 10-year-old division Ashtin Stearns, 12-year-old division Adrienne Smits, 11-year-old division Dustin Abbott, nine-year-old division Bowen Lutz, 10-year-old division Oliver Cogswell, 11-year-old division Hayden Lutz, 12-year-old division Safi Camara, 13-year-old division Mike Sayre, 13-year-old division Joanna Toy, 14-year-old division. “This is the only contest of its kind in the state, and thank you to all for celebrating their accomplishment,” Russell told the Eagle. Russell added that the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through local, district, and state competitions. Kids compete within their own gender and age and progress from local level to district, regional and state competitions. International champions are then announced by the K of C headquarters based on scores from the state-level competitions. Last year more than 120,000 sharpshooters participated in over 3,600 local competitions.
Joanna Toy, the 14-year-old District Champion from last week’s Free-Throw Contest in Bristol. She arrived late from a basketball tournament, and just in time to claim her title. Photos by Gary Russell
All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. ■
FUNDS FOR LOCAL YOUTH SKI RACING
Ski team wins second-straight Carnival;- Alkier claims slalom
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Killington donates $100k matching gift THE EAGLE
KILLINGTON | Officials of Vermont’s Killington Resort announced a matching donation of $100,000, to Pico Ski Education Foundation (PSEF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to maintaining an affordable organized ski racing program for local families and athletes. The gift is part of Killington Resort’s Play Forever commitment to protect the environment and enable participation, in that the funds will help provide access to ski racing for local youth and support operations of the race program.
Killington is the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America and a POWDR company. To date, over $3 million have been invested through combined efforts by Pico Ski Education Foundation, Killington Resort, Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports, and Killington World Cup Foundation. “We’re proud of Killington’s support of the local community over the years and are excited about the opportunity to grow Pico’s Junior Race Program,” said Mike Solimano, president and general manager of Killington Resort. “We feel fortunate to be able to assist and accelerate the efforts Pico Ski Education Foundation is already taking and want to do what we can to support the next generation.” Through fundraising, PSEF plans to raise $325,000 over the next two years to reach their goal of doubling the size of the Race Training Venue by 2022. ■
Alkier’s victory was his third of season, covering the two runs in 1:33.9. Erik Arvidsson placed in the top six for the eighth time this season, finishing fourth overall in 1:35.2. After sharing the GS title with Arvidsson, Tim Gavett earned a solid sixth-place finish (1:35.4). Lucia Bailey was Middlebury’s top finisher in the women’s slalom race, earning her fifth top-five finish in 2020 by placing third in 1:38.3. Next up was Emma Hall who placed a careerbest ninth (1:40), followed by Nina Reichhelm in 18th place (1:41.1). The nordic teams held a 3x5K relay on Saturday, with the top finishing team scoring carnival points. On the women’s side, Alexandra Lawson, Sophia Laukli, and Annika Landis took home the title with a time of 34:34, 1:06 better than their nearest opponent. The Panther men’s team comprised of Peter Wolter, Samuel Hodges and Willson Moore came in seventh overall in 36:29. ■
Lake Placid, Jiminy Peak events MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE
MIDDLEBURY | The Middlebury ski team won its second-straight carnival last week, taking home the crown at Williams. The Panthers finished with 855 points, followed by Vermont (843) and Dartmouth (752). Justin Alkier picked up a win in the slalom event, while the women’s nordic team won today’s relay race. Nordic competition was held at Mt. Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, while the alpine events took place at Jiminy Peak in Hancock, Massachusetts. Middlebury is off next weekend, before hosting its own carnival Feb. 28-29.
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Religious Services ADDISON ADDISON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH - Addison Four Corners, Rts. 22A & 17. Sunday Worship at 10:30am, Adult Sunday School at 9:30am; Bible Study at 2pm on Thursdays. Call Pastor Steve @ 759-2326 for more information. HAVURAH, THE JEWISH CONGREGATION OF ADDISON COUNTY - Havurah House, 56 North Pleasant St. A connection to Judaism and Jewish life for all who are interested. Independent and unaffiliated. High Holy Day services are held jointly with Middlebury College Hillel. Weekly Hebrew School from September to May. Information: 388-8946 or www. addisoncountyhavurah.org BRANDON BRANDON BAPTIST CHURCH - Corner of Rt. 7 & Rt. 73W (Champlain St.) Brandon, VT 802-247-6770. Sunday Services: 10am. Adult Bible Study, Sunday School ages 5 & up, Nursery provided ages 4 & under. Worship Service 11am. BRANDON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - Rt. 7 Sunday Worship 10a.m. LIVING WATER ASSEMBLY OF GOD - 76 North Street (Route 53), Office Phone: 247-4542. Email: LivingWaterAssembly@gmail.com. Website: www.LivingWaterAOG.org. Sunday Service 10a.m. Wednesday Service 7p.m. Youth Meeting (For Teens) Saturday 7p.m. FURNACE BROOK WESLEYAN CHURCH BRANDON CAMPUS - 1895 Forest Dale Rd., Brandon, VT. Sunday Service 10am Children’s Church, nursery and free coffee www. furnacebrook.org (802) 483-2531 office@furnacebrook.org ST. MARY’S PARISH - 38 Carver St., 247-6351, Saturday Mass 4pm, Sunday Mass 11am SAINT THOMAS & GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 19 Conant Sq. Sunday Worship - Rite II, 8:00am. - no music, low key and contemplative. 10am. - with music, family friendly. BRIDPORT BRIDPORT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - Middle Rd., Bridport, VT. Pastor Tim Franklin, 7582227. Sunday worship services at 10:30am. Sunday School 9:30am for children ages 3 and up. BRISTOL BRISTOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP - NOW meeting for worship Sundays at 3 p.m. at The Bristol Federated Church 37 North Street Bristol VT 05443 Use the side door entrance. 453-2660 or 453-2614 Website: www.bristolcf.org or find us on Facebook! BRISTOL SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH - 839 Rockydale Rd. - Saturday Services: Bible Studies for all ages - 9:30am to 10:30am, Song Service, Worship Service at 11am. Prayer Meeting Thursday 6:30pm. 453-4712 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRISTOL - 10 Park St., Bristol. Worship Service 10:15am, Children’s Sunday School 11am. For more info call (802) 453-2551. Visit our Facebook page for special events. BRISTOL FEDERATED CHURCH - 37 North St., Bristol. Sunday Worship Service 10:15am. All are Welcome! Children join families at the beginning of worship then after having Children’s Message down front, they head out for Sunday School in the classroom. Winter service will be held in the renovated Education Wing. Enter at side door on Church Street. Come as you are. For more info call (802) 453-2321. Pastor Bill Elwell. Rescueme97@yahoo.com bristolfederatedchurch.org EAST MIDDLEBURY/RIPTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Jct. Rt. 116 and 125. Service at 9am. Contemporary Service
VERGENNES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH -10:30a.m. VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH - 862 US Rt. 7, Sunday: 9:45am Bible Hour For All Ages Including 5 Adult Classes; 11:00am Worship Including Primary Church Ages 3 to 5 & Junior Church 1st - 4th Graders; 6pm Evening Service Worship For All Ages. Wednesday 6:30pm Adult Prayer & Bible Study; 802-877-3393 VERGENNES CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - 30 South Water Street. Sunday Morning Worship begins at 9:30am. Sunday School and nursery care are available. Rev. Dr. Barbara Purinton, Interim Pastor. Abigail Diehl-Noble Christian Education Coordinator. 802-877-2435. https://www.vergennesucc.org/ WHITING WHITING COMMUNITY CHURCH - Sunday school 9:45am, Sunday Service 11am & 7pm RUTLAND ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH “The Bible Catholic Church” - 42 Woodstock Ave., Rutland, VT 802-779-9046, www.allsaintsrutlandvt.org. Sunday Service 8am & 10am. CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH - 2 Meadow Lane, Rutland, VT 802-775-0358. (2 blocks south of the Rutland Country Club) Sunday Worship Service 9:30a.m. Nursery care available. www.cbcvt.org FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - 81 Center St., 773-8010 - The Rev. Mark E. Heiner, Pastor. Sunday worship 10:30a.m., Sunday school 9:00a.m. GOOD SHEPHERD - Gather weekly on Saturdays @ 5:30 and Sundays @ 9:30. The Reverend John m. Longworth is Pastor. GREEN MOUNTAIN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 98 Killington Ave., 775-1482 Sunday Worship 11a.m. & 6p.m. MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH - 42 Woodstock Ave., 775-0231. Sunday Worship 10a.m. ROADSIDE CHAPEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD - Town Line Rd., 775-5805. Sunday Worship 10:25a.m. RUTLAND JEWISH CENTER - 96 Grove St., 773-3455. Fri. Shabbat Service 7:30p.m., Sat. Shabbat Service 9:30a.m. ST. PETER’S CHURCH - 134 Convent Ave. - Saturday Afternoon Vigil Mass at 4:15p.m., Sunday Masses 11:00a.m. TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 85 West St., Rutland, 775-4368. Holy Eucharist, Sunday 9:30a.m., Thursday 10:30a.m., Morning Prayer Monday-Saturday at 8:45a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 60 Strongs Ave., Rutland, 773-2460. Sunday Service in the Chapel 9:30a.m. IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (IHM) ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH - 18 Lincoln Ave., Rutland. Pastor: Msgr. Bernard Bourgeois, Office: 802-775-0846, Religious Education: 802-7750846, Liturgy of the Mass: Saturdays at 4p.m., Sundays at 8a.m.; Holy Days: To be announced. ihmrutland@comcast.net; IHMRutland.com GATEWAY CHURCH - 144 Woodstock Ave., Rutland, VT 802-773-0038. Fellowship 9:45a.m.; Adult Service 10:30a.m.; Children’s Service 10:30a.m. Pastors Tommy and Donna Santopolo. tommy@gatewaychurchunited.com www.gatewaychurchunited.com WEYBRIDGE WEYBRIDGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - 2790 Weybridge Rd., Weybridge, VT, 545-2579. Sunday Worship, 10a.m. Childcare provided. Rev. Daniel Cooperrider, email: pastor_weybridge@ gmavt.net; website: weybridgechurch.org
at 10:30am. Sunday School during 9am service. Call Pastor Bob Bushman at 388-7423 for more information. All are welcome. VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH - 322 East Main St., Middlebury. 802-377-9571. Sunday School 9:30am, Sunday Worship 10:45am, Thursday AWANA 6:30-7:30pm. Sunday evening and mid week life groups. Contact church for times and places. Pastor Ed Wheeler, midvalleybc@aol.com MIDDLEBURY CHAMPLAIN VALLEY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS - 2 Duane Ave., Middlebury, VT. Sunday church services and Religious Exploration for children begin at 10:00 am. Parking is available at the church and at nearby Middlebury Union High School. Coffee hour immediately following the service. Rev. Barnaby Feder, minister. Office: 802-388-8080. www.cvuus.org MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH - 97 South Pleasant St., Middlebury. Sunday Worship at 10:00am with Junior Church (K-4th) and nursery (0-4) available. Sunday School for children and adults at 9:00am. Youth Group/Bible Study and Small Groups/Fellowship Groups during the week. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Stephanie Allen. Web: www.memorialbaptistvt.org. Email: membaptistvt@gmail.com. Facebook: MBC Middlebury Vermont 802-388-7472. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 43 North Pleasant St., Middlebury, VT 05753, (802) 388-2510. Sunday schedule: 10:00am Adult Education, 10:45am Morning Worship. Rev. Mari Clark. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (MIDDLEBURY WARD) - Sacrament Worship Service: Sunday 9:00am. Meetinghouse-133 Valley View, Middlebury, VT 05753. NEW HAVEN ADDISON COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST - 145 Campground Rd., 453-5704. Worship: Sunday 9 & 11:20am; Bible classes: Sunday 10:30am, Tuesday 6pm. Free home Bible studies available by appointment. NEW HAVEN UNITED REFORM CHURCH - 1660 Ethan Allen Hwy, New Haven, VT. (802) 3881345 Worship services at 10am & 7pm. Pastor Andrew Knott. www.nhurc.org newhavenvturc@ gmail.com PROCTOR ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH - 1 Gibbs Street (opposite elementary school) Proctor, Vermont 05765. Sunday Service at 9:00am. 802-459-2728 VERGENNES/PANTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHRISTIAN CENTER - 1759 U.S. Route 7, Vergennes, VT • 802-8773903 • Sunday school 9am, Sunday worship 10am. Sunday evening and mid week life groups: Contact church office for times and places. Rev. Michael Oldham. pastormike@agccvt.org; agccvt.org CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH - 73 Church St in Waltham. The Rev. Phillip Westra, pastor. Sunday: Worship services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., nursery available, Sunday school for children at 11:15 a.m. Weekday groups include Coffee Break Womens’ Group, Young Peoples (7th to 12th grade), Young Adult Married and Singles, and more. 877-2500 or www.cvcrc.net. PANTON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH - 49 Adams Ferry Road, just around the corner from the Panton General Store. Pastor Tom Lupien, Teaching Pastor Eric Carter. Sunday School and Adult Bible Study 9:30 am, Worship Service 10:30 am with nursery and junior church. Wednesday evening Bible study is held in a local home; call for details. 802-475-2656. ST. PETER’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH - Saturday 4:30pm, Sunday 10:30am
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