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MIDDLEBURY Ñ The Middlebury Select Board signed a warning for a special town meeting to consider amendments to three sections of the town charter that would set the stage for a future vote on eliminating the Town of Middlebury Office of Auditor. The special town meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 27, at 7 p.m., with Australian Ballot voting on article 1 to take place on Tuesday, April 28.
Theft at Radio Shack in Rutland Town RUTLAND TOWN Ñ Vermont State Police troopers received a call reporting a theft from the Radio Shack store located in the Green Mountain Plaza in Rutland Town. The caller advised police that a person stopped one of the suspects in the parking lot and a second suspect left on foot. Trooper Justinger of the VSP Rutland Barracks identified Spencer Carey, 24, of Alburgh as one of the suspects in the theft. Carey was cited to appear in Rutland County Criminal Court on May 18. Joseph Thornton, 24, of West Rutland was identified as the second suspect in the theft. According to Trooper Justinger, Ò I attempted to make contact with him at his residence but was unsuccessful. An arrest warrant will be submitted for Thornton to appear for retail theft.Ó
MONTPELIER Ñ Despite one lawmakerÕ s valiant effort to preserve local control over schools in Vermont, the state House on Wednesday voted 88-55 to force districts to merge into 1,100-student pre-K-12 education systems, or to have the Agency of Education do it for them. As representatives discussed H.361 Ñ the House Education Committee bill to reorganize 270-plus school districts into a few dozen large districts Ñ a debate raged over whether restructuring should be up to local communities or bureaucrats at in Montpelier. State Rep. Cynthia Browning, an Arlington Democrat who favors local control, urged colleagues to let Vermonters decide whatÕ s best for their schools. Ò Any school district that wishes to merge or recombine as proposed here or in any CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
Middlebury College’s Mahaney Center for the Arts, Concert Hall will showcase an interactive concert of East African music and dance performed April 29, 8 p.m. The performance includes bow-harps, thumb-pianos, xylophones, tube-fiddles, bowl-lyres, gourd shakers, struck gourds, reed-box rattles, ankle bells, leg rattles, and various kinds of drums. The event is sponsored by the Department of Music. Free. Call 802-443-3168 for details.
Work begins on clearing future rec center site By Lou Varricchio lou@addison-eagle.com MIDDLEBURY Ñ The former American Legion building on Creek Road in Middlebury was razed April 2 to make way for construction of the townÕ s new recreation center. Asbestos abatement was scheduled to be completed before demolition began by K.D. Associates. The firm was responsible with inspecting and sampling the site for hazardous materials which, by law, had to be removed, and properly disposed, before demolition. The planned Middlebury Recreation Center is scheduled for early 2016, according to a project information sign, erected by the town, at the construction site. The center, which has been designed and will be built by Bread Loaf Construction, will include an open, well-lighted gymnasium space, several multipurpose rooms, rooms for UD-3 school sports teams, a recreation-field shelter and a public space. Funding for the center is coming from taxpayers and Middlebury College.
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GREG’S—OUT OF BUSINESS
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lou@addison-eagle MIDDLEBURY Ñ GregÕ s Meat Market closed its doors at the end of business April 1. A store official said revenues were unable to service the business’s debt, thus forcing a transaction. However, there is a potential sale under negotiation. Ó We believe Addison County needs an independent locally owned source of groceries and are hopeful that either a buyer or an entrepreneur will revive the grocery business at this historic location,Ó according to a statement by store management. MacÕ s of Rutland is one of the businesses rumored to be interested in the popular Middlebury store, but the information is unconfirmed. Greg’s first opened in the early 1980s, but confronted competition from two supermarkets and a food co-op in town.
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Rutland High School students take a break for the Eagle’s photographer during an ongoing beautification project at the RHS’ Howe Center Campus, located on Strongs Avenue.
Rutland students help beautify downtown gateway By Lou Varricchio
lou@addison-eagle RUTLAND Ñ Rutland High School students were at work last week as part of an ongoing beautification project at RHS’ Howe Center Campus, located on Strongs Avenue. The goal of the student-led project is to help spruce up the southwest side of the avenue, a major route into the cityÕ s downtown business and retail area. According to Rutland Selectman Dave Allaire, Ò The Howe Center Campus is an alternative education program located on the second floor of building 3D in the former factory complex.” The program offers students an opportunity to combine learning academic skills with the acquisition of job skills and the development of occupational interests. Ò RHS teachers present academic work through individualized or small group instruction and learning contracts. Each student, in turn, works to receive the necessary number of credits to graduate from high school,Ó he said.
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A Vermont hero found anew
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tÕ s easy to forget how pivotal a role Vermont played in the American War of Independence. Vermont, as we know her today, didnÕ t exist in the 1700s--torn and tossed between New Hampshire and New York--yet the territory that would one day become the 14th star on the U.S. flag (after a 14-year-long sojourn as an independent republic with its own currency) made its mark by securing AmericaÕ s freedom from British tyranny. A new book by Bruce Venter, titled Ò The Battle of HubbardtonÓ , takes a fascinating look at VermontÕ s sole Revolutionary War battle from both sides. It also provides a good look at a forgotten hero and patriot, Seth Warner. The book, just published by the History Press, IS long overdue; it deserves a special place on every library shelf in the state. Venter, whoÕ s one of the leaders of the American Revolution Round Table of Richmond, Va., has finally given Vermont’s ignored battle—and its heroes—the attention it deserves. And for those who donÕ t know, the more celebrated Battle of Bennington actually took place just across the state line in New York. (In retrospect, the engagement should have been called Ò The Battle of Hoosick FallsÓ .) No matter, Hubbardton was a unique battle in that, while it was a defeat for the Americans, it proved to be a quirky one in the annals of American military history-that is, the defeat contributed to the stunning rebel victory at Saratoga three months later. According to VenterÕ s study, on July 7, 1777, British and allied German troops ran into American resistance in a sparsely settled valley in the shadow of Mt. Zion in Hubbardton. Ò After capturing Fort Ticonderoga, the British, under Lt. Gen. John Burgoyne, pursued a retreating Continental army under Maj. Gen. Arthur St. Clair,Ó Venter says. “In the fields and hills around Hubbardton, a tenacious American rear guard of about 1,200 derailed the British generalÕ s plan for a quick march to Albany... The Battle of Hubbardton was perhaps the loss that saved the war.Ó The British won a tactical victory that day, but the losses ended up costing the Redcoats dearly in Saratoga. Ò Patriots, under Col. Seth Warner, Col. Ebenezer Francis and Col. Nathan Hale, left the British and Germans bloodied while also saving untold casualties from their own army,Ó Venter says. Ò Burgoyne and his weakened force ultimately surrendered at Saratoga on Oct. 17, 1777, paving the way for a French alliance with the colonies and American independence.Ó Perhaps the greatest hero to emerge from this often ignored battle was also the least knownÑ Seth Warner. Col. Moses Robinson of Bennington long remembered WarnerÕ s patriotism, courage and character: Ò Col. Warner was of noble personal appearance, very tall, not less than six feet two inches; large frame, but thin in flesh and apparently of great bodily strength. His features were regular, strongly marked and indicative of mental strength, a fixedness of purpose, and yet of much benevolent good nature.” After the revolution, Warner ran afoul of VermontÕ s founding fathers. To be blunt, Warner didn’t like Vermont’s role in putting out reunification feelers with Great Britain. Ever the American patriot, Warner believed any olive branch extended to Britain was both an insult and a betrayal. Eventually, though, independent Vermont was welcomed into the union of states as the 14th state and its efforts to cozy up with Britain were forgotten. No matter, Warner apparently never forgot; he probably took his disgust with VermontÕ s quirky diplomatic tendencies to an early grave. The once and future patriot died at the age of 41 in 1784. The Vermont Eagle
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n the world in which we live today, opinions are no longer left at the water cooler, corner bar or on the front porch. The advent of the internet, social media and other forums has perpetuated a growing outlet for an opinionated public. Sadly, it would appear that giving voice to the masses has generated great anger. In this enlighten age we all should have an opinion and the right to voice that opinion, there is no argument there. But then what? How as a freedom loving people can we resolve these disagreements that are growing in our society? Disagreements that range from the simple to the extremely complex and from the most bizarre to the most deadly; A place where bodily harm is Dan Alexander committed in the name of being right. Thoughts from Our legal system is full of opinions that infringe on the rights of others. Behind the Pressline They go from legal battle to appeal after appeal. When the legal system fails to satisfy, people either disobey the law or take matters into their own hands. Neither remedy seems to provide adequate satisfaction and only adds fuel to the growing debate. In a world where so much has changed, when it comes to getting oneÕ s way the powerful, the rich, the well connected and sadly our government representatives still seem to believe they can shape the truth they want us to accept. Today it seems shaping the truth trumps telling the truth. Perhaps this generationÕ s most important nuclear treaty has just been reached, yet within hours of the deal being announced, Iran and the United States released significantly different details -- including those on inspections, when roughly $130 billion in economic sanctions on Tehran would be lifted, the number of centrifuges that will remain and what will happen to the countryÕ s nuclear stockpile. Even within our country our political structure is so badly split we canÕ t get our own version of the facts straight without a political slant. The Senate committee is set to vote April 14 on the bipartisan bill, which has 13 Democratic cosponsors. The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 calls on the President to submit the final agreement to Congress within five days of it being signed and states he cannot “suspend” or “reduce” sanctions during a 60-day congressional review. After the agreement was reached Thursday, the President then warned, Ò If Congress kills this deal -- not based on expert analysis, and without offering any reasonable alternative -- then itÕ s the United States that will be blamed for the failure of diplomacy. International unity will collapse, and the path to conflict will widen.Ó I was always taught the truth was the easiest information to provide as it require nothing but the plain simple facts. It seems to me that we have mastered the ability to shape the truth to fit our purpose so well that once crafted, it then becomes the truth in the minds and hearts of those who crafted it.. There in lies the biggest risk to the freedom we enjoy. We all want the truth, because in truth is fairness and reality. But when the truth is shaped for public consumption and is built around half truths and personal opinion that is where things go askew. Once people start accepting and arguing for the shaped version of the truth from an agenda driven perspective, we find ourselves complete lost without any sense of a compass that once always pointed true north. It is difficult for people who seek the truth to not be deceived when it is provided by a perceived trusted source. But who can be trusted? That is where each of us needs to be less accepting and rely on the core values weÕ ve been given, on ones faith, and ones basic common sense. Like the old saying goes, Ò Deceive me once shame on you. Deceive me twice, shame on me.Ó Our search for the truth is what will keep our country strong. Openness, respect for our fellow citizen, fairness, equality to all and acceptance of differing views with a willingness to compromise must continue to be the basis for what we as a nation are all about. We must also accept the fact that the truth can be painful, but those who choose to shape the truth to avoid the pain are doing a disservice to themselves and the people they serve. Dan Alexander is associate publisher of New Market Press. He may be reached at dan@newmarketpressvt.com.
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MIDDLEBURY Ñ On March 7, the Vermont State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on North Pleasant Street in Middlebury after observing a traffic violation. Subsequent investigation revealed the operator, Ginni R. Lyles of Bridport, had consumed alcohol prior to operating. Lyles was screened for DUI. Lyles showed signs of impairment, and was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI. Lyles was released on a citation to appear in Addison District Court to answer the charge of DUI on March 23.
Addison man cited
SHOREHAM Ñ On April 1, Vermont State Police arrested Alexander Smith, 23, of Addison, for excessive speed. He was operating at 90 mph in a 50 mph zone on Route 22A in Shoreham. Smith was cited into the Addison Criminal Division and released.
Addison man injured
ROCHESTER Ñ On April 2, Vermont State Police responded to a single vehicle crash at the junction of Bethel Mountain and Middle Hollow roads in Rochester. Investigation revealed that the operator, Benjamin Trudo, 26, of Addison, was traveling north on Bethel Mountain Road when he failed to stop at a stop sign located at the Ò tÓ intersection of the two roads. After failing to stop, Trudo continued to travel straight into a field and collide with a tree. The crash is under investigation.
Orwell man stopped
ORWELL Ñ On March 23, at approximately 10:13 a.m., the Vermont State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 22A in Orwell. After a short investigation, a trooper determined that driver Jonathan Bruso, 27, of Orwell, was operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. Bruso was transported to the New Haven barracks for processing. Bruso was issued a citation to appear in Addison Criminal Court.
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Legion honors businessman John Rouse MIDDLEBURY Ñ John Rouse, owner of Rouse Tire in Middlebury, received the American Legion Community Service Award presented at a recent event. Rouse was recognized for his involvement in sports, both as a former student at Middlebury Union High School and currently as a sidelines coach for the MUHS varsity football team, and as president of the Friends of Middlebury Football. Rouse is a member of the Middlebury Rotary Club as well as road commissioner for the Town of Salisbury and on the Salisbury Select Board. RouseÕ s philanthropic work across the state is less well known than his local community work. He supports Twin State Field Hockey, Middlebury Lions Club, Vermont Tractor PullerÕ s Association, Ripton Ridge Run, Face Off Against Breast Cancer, Addison County Fair & Field Days, Middlebury Amateur Hockey Association, Shriners, Middlebury American Legion, Addison County American Legion Baseball Team, Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, Bridport Grange, all the Addison County fire Departments, Snowmobile Clubs, Henry Sheldon Museum, Middlebury Memorial Sports Center, Snake Mountain Cruisers, Vermont Gold Association Scholarship Fund, Addison county Farm bureau, several alumni associations,
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE: John Rouse is pictured with Vermont State American Legion Commander Rick Gray and Middlebury American Legion Post 27 Commander Charlie Liberty after receiving the Community Service Award at the Birthday Dinner celebrating the 96th year of existence of the American Legion. Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police Scholarship Fund, and numerous school programs and clubs. Tom Scanlon, adjutant of the Middlebury American Legion Post 27, said Rouse
Ò is the epitome of the saying Ô local boy makes goodÕ Ó and has continuously paid it forward. The American Legion is proud to acknowledge John Rouse for his Ò Community Service.Ó
Births A girl born March 20, Claire Caroline Euber, to Nathan Euber and Margo Clark of Ticonderoga. A girl born March 22, Alaina Marion JoinerWood to Destiny Wood of Ticonderoga. A girl born March 23, Aleesa Carol Dailey, to Rick and Laura (Sprague) Dailey of Wells. A girl born March 23, Kyleigh Marion Dailey, to Rick and Laura (Sprague) Dailey of Wells. A boy born March 24, Levi John Schwaner, to Michael and Lacey (Smith) Schwaner of Poultney. A girl born March 24, Lovisa Bluejay Ford, to Monique Monette and Brian Ford of Goshen. A boy born March 26, Cowen Thomas Wood, to Lance and Kristi (Quesnel) Wood of Shoreham. A boy born March 27, Easton Ford Wedge, to Eric and Taylor (Royals) Wedge of New Haven.
“Logger” show to benefit Kate Heffernan BRISTOL Ñ The Bristol community will rally together this weekend to help a local resident in need of medical financial assistance. The Logger Comedy and Music Show, starring actor, storyteller and comedian Rusty Dewees, will help generate funds for HefferananÕ s medical care. The show will be held on Saturday, April 11, 7 p.m. at MAUHS, Mt. Abraham Union High School. Heffernan will travel to Rusty DeWees will perform at Boston for a double lung MAUHS in Bristol April 11. transplant and all funds raised by the H-Team will support her surgery. The Logger is a one-man comedy show best described as Ò blue collar comedy meets Prairie Home CompanionÓ . DeWees, as his critically acclaimed, story-telling Logger character, has been selling out theaters, large and small, throughout New England since 1998. Ó DeWees does it all and keeps his fans and audiences laughing, as he puts it, Ô Õ til their backs get better,Õ Ó according to MAUHSÕ s Sarah Chiappinelli. The Boston Globe wrote that DeWeesÕ s show is Ò exceptional, inventive, and entertaining.Ó DeWeesÕ mother gives it a thumbs up, too. Ò I have to like itÑ heÕ s my son,Ó she said. DeWees said the MAUHS benefit show will be rated SC (Some Cussin’). For special details about the community effort to help Kate Heffernan, see the website www.lungsforkate.com.
Students from around Vermont were in Orwell last week for the Annual Vermont 4-H Sheep Quiz Bowl and Skill-A-Thon. Pictured are Raymond Bushey, Siri Swanson, Bekah Parent, Adrienne Carr, Lily Russell, Corinna Hobbs, Cyrus Tyler, Matthew Rivait, Colleen Bernier, Alysha Chesser, Emily Beer, Riley Ochs, Gabrielle Ochs, Caroline Hobbs, and William Cousineau. Photo by Trevor Hobbs
4-H Club hosts Sheep Quiz Bowl in Orwell By Lou Varricchio
lou@addison-eagle ORWELL Ñ During the 19th century, Vermont was a world leader in sheep ranching. The world famous Merino sheep breed, now a major livestock member of the Australian agricultural landscape, had its beginning in Addison County. The Town of Orwell was the home of many sheep farms during the mid 1800s, so thatÕ s why it was appropriate for the An-
nual Vermont 4-H Sheep Quiz Bowl and Skill-A-Thon to be held in the southern Addison County community last week, The 4-H Club’s young members tested their knowledge of sheep husbandry and exchanged information about the care and raising of the animals. Local members of the club attending were Raymond Bushey of Addison, Siri Swanson, Bekah Parent, Adrienne Carr and Lily Russell, all from Orwell, Corinna Hobbs of Hinesburg, Matthew Rivait of Addison, Colleen Bernier of Orwell, Emily Beer, Riley Ochs and Gabrielle Ochs of Orwell; Caroline Hobbs of Hinesburg and William Cousineau of Orwell.
Dog Jog in Middlebury to benefit Homeward Bound, Parks & Recreation scholarships MIDDLEBURY - The Middlebury Parks and Recreation Department has teamed up with Homeward Bound, Vermont Sun Fitness Center, and the Middlebury Area Land Trust, to offer a Dog Jog on Saturday, April 11. This is a unique opportunity for runners to participate in a 5K with their canine companions. The Dog Jog will start at Wright Park (see attached map). Participants will take the bike path to Belden Falls, loop around to the foot path, and then connect back to the bike path to return to Wright Park. The route resembles the shape of a lollypop. This is meant to be a leisurely jog, not a race. Check in is at 1:00pm and the jog starts at 2 p.m. The fee to participate is $30 and all dogs will take home a Ò doggie bag.Ó Online registration is available at www.middleburyparksandrec.org and at the
Parks and Recreation office. The deadline to register is Thursday, April 9, and there are limited spots available. In addition to Homeward Bound, this event benefits the Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund. Event organizers ask that all dogs arrive at the event with proof of rabies vaccination and remain leashed at all times. Anyone runners under 18 must be accompanied by someone 18 or older. Homeward BoundÕ s executive director, Jess Danyow, said, Ò We look forward to seeing this come to fruition. ItÕ s been a long winter and this is a great chance for people and their dogs to get out and enjoy a fun time on a beautiful trail in Middlebury.Ó
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VUHS names boys, girls Legion state delegates
VUHS delegates (boys): Joshua Sickles, Aaron Gaines, Xavier Provencher, Tyler Kepes. VUHS delegates (girls): Bailey Bissonette, Emily Martin, and Julia Johnson.
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lou@addison-eagle VERGENNES —The Vergennes American Legion Post 14 will be sponsoring several Vergennes Union High School student delegates to the LegionÕ s Green Mountain Boys and Girls State events, held June 21-26 and June 14 and on the campus of Lyndon State College in Lyndonville and Vermont Technical College in Randolph, respectively. The VUHS boys attending are Aaron Gaines, Tyler Kepes, Xavier Provencher, and Joshua Sickles. The boys were nominated by faculty and staff based on their leadership skills, strength of character and honesty, cooperativeness, community participation and service, as well as academic scholarship.
Green Mountain BoysÕ State is a leadership laboratory for high school senior boys demonstrating good citizenship skills. The main focus of the event is to introduce delegates to Vermont town, county, and state government, its organization, policies and procedures. The delegates work on issues relating to Vermont, and debate and discuss these issues during a session at the Vermont State House in Montpelier. Three junior girls from VUHS will attend Green Mountain GirlsÕ State this year. The Legion Auxiliary will sponsor the students, as they spend the week of June 14 at VTC. The purpose of girls state is to provide citizenship training for girls of high school age, to afford them an opportunity to live together as self-governing citizens, and to inform them about the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of citizenship, in order that they may understand and participate in the functioning of local, state and national government. VUHS officials and students thanked members of the Vergennes American Legion Auxiliary for supporting this important civic educational program.
Panther Men’s Golf Team wins Sunshine Invitational From College News Reports
The Middlebury College MenÕ s Golf team opened the spring season last week with a victory during the 2015 Sunshine Invitational at the 6,580-yard par 72 Ryder Course at PGA National in Port St. Lucie, Florida. As a team, the Panthers carded a team score of 293. Rensselaer (297) and Williams (301) also competed in the tournament. Eric Laorr paced the individual efforts for the Panthers with a 71 to grab runner-up honors, as RensselaerÕ s Michael Souliotis carded a 69 to pace all individuals. Fitz Bowen also earned a top-five finish with a 72 to tie for third. Charlie Garcia and John Louie each recorded 75s, while Bennett Doherty (82) and Matt Marra (92) rounded out the Panther competitors. Competing as individuals for Middlebury were Graham Kenter, Rodrigo Andade and Eduardo Ramos. Kenter posted an 81, while Andrade finished with an 85 and Ramos totaled a 97. The Panthers return to the links April 11-12 when they take part in the N.Y.U. Invitational.
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Quigley named NESCAC, ECAC regional pitcher MIDDLEBURY Ă‘ Middlebury College softball player Allison Quigley (Wilmette, Ill.) has been named both the NESCAC and ECAC Division III New England Region Pitcher of the Week. The rookie posted a 4-1 record with four games started and six appearances last week, including a pair of NESCAC West wins over Wesleyan. Quigley had an ERA of 1.77 over 27.2 innings pitched, striking out 21 batters and walking just four. She started game one at Wesleyan and picked up the win, surrendering an earned run, while striking out six and walking one. Quigley also earned the win in game two by pitching five scoreless innings in relief. From College News Reports
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hereÕ s wonÕ t be any Ô splaining to do when you meet Dezi and Lucy. They are two years old and full of energy. They came to Homeward Bound after being surrendered by their owner. Dezi and Lucy love to play. Dezi is more outgoing than LucyÑ no doubt he enjoys all his pals at the Tropicana, too. He will give kisses and is more likely to play with you. Lucy is a little more reserved; she likes to sniff around and figure out her surrounding and will find a toy to play with or just hangout with you. Adoption Center Homeward Bound, Addison CountyÕ s Humane Society 236 Boardman St. Middlebury, Vt. 05753 P: 802-388-1100 F: 802-382-9320
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other way should do so to the benefit of their communities and their students,Ó Browning said. Ò However, I donÕ t think school districts that are performing satisfactorily in the eyes of their communities should be forced into a reorganization they do not see as beneficial in order to satisfy the directions of this assembly.Ó As written, H.361 tasks school boards with forming new preK-12 education systems. However, districts that donÕ t wish to merge must seek approval from the State Board of Education. About 12 districts currently meet the 1,100-student minimum. Browning said the process turns democracy on its head. Ò The state Board of Education is an appointed board. Our school boards are composed of elected members. They should not have to ask permission of an unelected board in Montpelier to continue to perform satisfactorily for their communities,Ó she said. According to Browning, a more democratic approach would be to offer incentives for consolidation Ñ such as the billÕ s temporary $0.08 reduction in the statewide tax rate for merged districts — while leaving the final decision up to communities. Ò If there are districts in this state that on the face of it have very good economic reasons to merge, I put it to you that they will see that and will undertake that merger themselves, particu-
www.addison-eagle.com larly given the incentives in this bill.Ó Ò Why are we imposing a mandate to reorganize, or at least beg permission not to reorganize, on every single school district of the state in order to address the problems of particular districts?Ó she asked. After hearing BrowningÕ s impassioned plea, lawmakers voted 80-62 to sink BrowningÕ s amendment. While a final vote takes place Thursday, last week’s action by House lawmakers may not sit well with local education leaders. Merri Greenia, principal of Craftsbury Schools, a K-12 school system in the Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union, expressed disgust at the HouseÕ s vote. Ò Small schools have been made a scapegoat,Ó Greenia told Vermont Watchdog. Ò People are going to look back at this 10 years down the road and say we didnÕ t save a nickel and we created all kinds of havoc.Ó Greenia said her school has a high graduation rate and a high percentage of students who go to college. In addition, she said, the 170 students who attend Craftsbury have robust educational options. The school offers AP courses and five language studies: Spanish, French, Mandarin, Latin and American Sign. About half of the students play on junior varsity or varsity sports teams. The school also leads the state in academic performance. According to New England Common Assessment Program
Published by New Market Press, Inc. (NECAP) rankings for 2013-2014, Craftsbury students are No.1 in math and language proficiency. The scores show that small schools can provide top-quality educational opportunities. In fact, of the top five NECAP performers in the state, four schools have fewer than 400 students: Craftsbury Schools (170 students), Stowe Middle and High School (399 students), Concord Schools (208 students), and Rivendell Academy (217 students). State Rep. Sandy Haas, P-Rochester, who represents constituents in one of the smaller supervisory unions in the state, explained why she opposed H.361. Ò The towns I represent É have just agreed to merge with another supervisory union. WeÕ re going to have 10 towns instead of five. And this bill tells us, ‘Thank you very much, that’s not good enough, you have to do something else.Õ Ó she said. Haas said her local school board chose to level-fund the budget this year while reassessing the number of teachers required to deliver quality education. Ò We are asking those questions at the local level, that work is going on, and people in Vermont do not need to be told what to do by this body,Ó she said. While Greenia conceded Craftsbury has one of the highest per-pupil costs in the state, she said expenses and taxes are on the decline in her district, and she doubted consolidation would CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
Published by New Market Press, Inc. achieve significant savings. Ò If you increase the responsibilities of a superintendent by reducing the number of superintendents, it defies logic to think thereÕ s not going to be an equal number of assistant superintendents and other central office people who come to take on those extra tasks,Ó Greenia said. Researchers who study the impact of consolidation in rural areas tend to agree with Greenia. In January, researchers at Penn State UniversityÕ s Center on Rural Education issued a policy brief on VermontÕ s education reform. Among other findings, the researchers wrote that “national and local research clearly shows consolidation does not produce financial savings or lower per pupil costs.” A 2011 study on Nebraska schools concluded consolidation results in discrimination against the poor, lower student performance, dissatisfied teachers and the fragmenting of local communities. Greenia said Vermont officials have dismissed the research. “The (Penn State) report was in favor of retaining small
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www.addision-eagle.com schools as the center of the community. Almost immediately the Agency of Education shot holes through the report. Before the vote today, another report came out that said small schools are really inefficient and don’t offer opportunities for kids and spoke in favor of the AgencyÕ s point of view,Ó she said. While H.361 has its critics, nearly everyone agrees lawmakers must do something to reverse VermontÕ s out-of-control education spending. Vermont spends about $19,000 per pupil on education and supports an expensive student-to-staff ratio of 4.7 to 1. Moreover, while staffing has remained steady over the past 15 years, student enrollment has plummeted by more than 20,000 students, driving up costs for property taxpayers who fund the education system. Vermont ranks 48th in property tax burden, according to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation. State Rep. Heidi Scheuermann, R-Stowe, chided colleagues who voted for the bill, saying, Ò This is not what Vermonters have been clamoring for. This is not what they sent us here to do.Ó Browning said forced consolidation was not the Vermont way.
Ò How would Vermont feel if Congress down in Washington, D.C., said to Rhode Island and Vermont, Ô You guys are really small. This is inefficient to have these two different states. We think you should merge.Õ É ThatÕ s the message this body is sending the hard-working members of all our school boards.Ó Contact Bruce Parker at bparker@ watchdog.org.
Vermont State Rep. Cynthia Browning, DArlington, urged fellow lawmakers to keep consolidation local and voluntary for school districts. Her amendment was rejected by a roll call vote of 80-62.
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POULTNEYÑ Making a Difference & Making a Living, Withey Hall, Green Mountain College, 1 Brennan Circle Poultney, 2:30 7:30 p.m., Free and Open to the Public, Info: Russ Elek, RUSSE@ VBSR.ORG or Matt Mayberry, MAYBERRYM@GREENMTN. EDU MIDDLEBURYÑ Annual Spring Fling Auction, American Legion, 6 p.m., Ò Walk on the Wild SideÓ , A Safari Themed Live and Silent Auction, Tickets are $10 in advance (8773640) or $12.50 at the door. Ticket includes a supper/dessert bar and beverages, Proceeds Benefit the Champlain Valley Christian School Capital Campaign Fund, Info: Donna at 8776758. MIDDLEBURYÑ Open Studios, Johnson Memorial Building, in conjunction with the Spring Student Symposium, the Johnson Building studios are open throughout the day for viewing new work and works in progress, Free. www.middlebury.edu/arts or 4433168.
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MIDDLEBURY—Dog Jog to benefit Homeward Bound, Starts at Wright Park, Participants will take the bike path to Belden Falls, loop around to the foot path, and then connect back to the bike path to return to Wright Park. Check in is at 1:00pm and the jog starts at 2:00pm. For more details and online registration www.middleburyparksandrec.org or the Parks and Recreation office. VERGENNESÑ Spring Fling Dance, St. PeterÕ s Parish Hall, 711 p.m., To Help Support Ò Parking Top ProjectÓ , Featuring Ò HitmenÓ with Tony Panella, Soda bar, Ors DÕ oeuvres, Desserts and 5050 Raffle. Tickets at door 6:30 p.m. or Reserve 8772367, $25/ CARS
Sunday, April 12
SALISBURYÑ Annual Pancake Breakfast, Salisbury Community School, Tickets at the door. $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under, Info: Jared Bourdeau, 3526667.
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Tuesday, April 14
PROCTORÑ Craft, Proctor Free Library, Upstairs Young Adult Room, 1011 a.m., Info: 4593539 RUTLANDÑ Blood Drive, College of St. Joseph, 71 Clement Road, 12 6 p.m., Info: 1 800RED CROSS PITTSFORDÑ Blood Drive, Lothrop Elementary School, 11:30 a.m. 5 p.m., Info: 1800 RED CROSS. MIDDLEBURYÑ CVAA Luncheon, Russ Sholes Senior Center, Join us at 10 a.m., for a Footcare Clinic Sponsored by Addison County Home Health, Noontime meal will follow, Open to anyone age 60 and older, Bring own place setting, Suggested Donation $4, Reservations Required, Call (800) 6425119 ext. 634, Free transportation provided by ACTR, 3881946.
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PROCTORÑ Birds of Prey, Southern Vermont Natural History Museum Live Birds! Proctor Free Library, Evelyn Peterson Community Room 10 – 11 a.m., Info: 4593539 POULTNEYÑ Blood Drive, Green Mountain College, 1 College Circle, 12 5 p.m., Info: 1800RED CROSS. MIDDLEBURYÑ Blood Drive, EMS Building, 55 Collins Dr., 9:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m., Info: 1800RED CROSS. BRIDPORTÑ CVAA Luncheon, Bridport Grange, 11:30 a.m. Reservations Required, Open to anyone age 60 and older, Bring own place setting, Suggested Donation $4, To Reserve, Call (800) 6425119 ext. 615, Free Transportation Provided by ACTR, call 3881946.
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Schroon Lake, 2 bdrm/2 bath, incl lawn mowing, garbage & snow removal, country setting. Call for info 518-532-9538 or 518-796-1865 VACATION PROPERTY RENTALS OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/ partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTALS Commercial space....2 room first floor office space located in downtown Ticonderoga. Off street parking. $375 per month. Includes heat and electricity 518.585.9173 and ask for Scarlette or 518.547.8730
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PROPERTY FOR SALE: Rand Hill Road, Beekmantown, NY. 11.67 Wooded Acres, Borders State Land. Private Sale. 518-492-7178. VISIT THE REGION'S PREMIER LIFESTYLE PUBLICATION NORTH COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE NCLMAGAZINE.COM PUBLISHED BY: DENTON PUBLICATIONS
Lake George - 2003 custom built seasonal home, 14' x 38' w/glass & screened enclosed porch, exc cond. Ledgeview Camp, Highway 149. Asking $60K. 518-964-1377 Sebastian, Florida Beautiful 55+ manufactured home community. 4.4 miles to the beach, Close to riverfront district. New models from $85,000. 772-581-0080, www.beach-cove.com COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Port Henry Duplex Apartment Building, completely renoved, excellent rental history, some owner financing avail, $69K. 518-5468247
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Schroon Lake – leased land w/camp in excellent cond, 50' lakefront, 48' wooden dock, asking $50K. Call for details 518-4957683 STONEY CREEK 50 Acres secluded easy access 1800 ft. black top frontage, mountain views, Stoney Creek, NY $89,900, no interest financing. 518-696-2829 FARMFARM666@yahoo.com STONEY CREEK 50 Acres secluded easy access 1800 ft. black top frontage, mountain views, Stoney Creek, NY $89,900, no interest financing. 518-696-2829 FARMFARM666@yahoo.com
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AIRY LAKEVIEW PORT HENRY HOME Overlooking Lake Champlain. 1785 square ft 4 bedroom home. Currently has two apartments; easily convert back to a single family dwelling; can live in one side or mother daughter or rent other Very well kept. Wood/Tile Flooring. Fireplace with removable woodstove insert. Great neighbors. Village water/sewer. Reduced. $149,000 Telephone Robin at 845-454-5200.
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Town of Lake George ½ acre building lot. Access to Village water. Ideal for build-out basement. $47,000. Will hold mortgage for qualified buyer, 20% down. 518668-0179 or 518-321-3347 HOMES Crown Point on Sugar Hill Road, 4-5 bdrms, 2 bath, full cellar, dbl garage, 1 1/3 acres w/pool, elec & wood heat, $169,900. 518-5973869 Handyman Special For Sale Cheap, 518-351-0006. I have a house for sale in need of repair, 518-351-0006. LAND Attention: Investor or Builder: 336 wooded acres, Lake Luzerne area. Long road frontage. Year round accessibility. Electric. Spring fed pond and stream. Borders large tract of State Forest. Ideal for investment or private estate. Alton Makely 518-231-0304. BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE in the town of Moriah. Lake view, great hunting, and privacy what more could you ask for. Call Ashley at 578-2501 for more information. CONTRACT FELL THRU! 5 acres $19,900 or $254/month! 70% below market! Gorgeous woods 5 miles to Cooperstown! G'teed buildable! Twn rd, utils, call 888-701-1864 or go to newyorklandandlakes.com CONTRACT FELL THRU! 5 acres$19,900 or $254/month! 70% below market! Gorgeous woods, 5 miles to Cooperstown! G'teed buildable! Town rd, utils. Call: 888-905-8847 or go to newyorklandandlakes.com Crown Point Land – 53 Peasley Rd. Property offers 3.5 acres on Putnam Creek w/600' of road frontage, a 50' x 30' 2 story fram barn w/elec & oil heat. Zones residential. Can be converted or build new. Beautiful spot & minutes to the Northway or Ticonderoga, $65K. Purdy Realty, LLC 338-1117 Call Frank Villanova 878-4275 Cell MUST SELL 9.1 acre building lot with prime hunting. Next to State land. Harris Road, Brant Lake, NY. Asking $62,500. 518-494-3174
UPSTATE NY WATERFRONT! 11 acres-$69,900 Beautiful woods on bass lake 5 mi to Cooperstown! Private setting for camp, cabin or yr round home! Terms avail! 1-888-650-8166 or NewYorkLandandLakes.com UPSTATE NY WATERFRONT! 11 acres- $69,900 Beautiful woods on bass lake 5 miles to Cooperstown! Private setting for camp, cabin or year round home! Terms avail! 888-479-3394 NewYorkLandandLakes.com VACATION PROPERTY DO YOU HAVE VACATION PROPERTY FOR SALE OR RENT? With promotion to nearly 3.4 million households and over 4.6 million potential buyers, a statewide classified ad can't be beat! Promote your property for just $489 for a 25word ad. Place your ad online at AdNetworkNY.com or call 1-315-437-6173 REAL ESTATE WANTED If you haven't sold you has yet, I'm buying! 518-351-0022. We Buy Houses & Land, 518-3510022. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIVORCE $349 - Uncontested divorce papers prepared. Only one signature required. Poor person Application included if applicable. Separation agreements. Custody and support petitions.- 518-274-0380. Reach as many as 2 MILLION POTENTIAL BUYERS in central and western New York with your classified ad for just $349 for a 25word ad. Call 1-315-437-6173 for details or visit AdNetworkNY.com DRIVEWAY MUDDY DRIVEWAY? Approximately 4 tons of gravel, delivered & raked out, $135 Chestertown area, elsewhere extra. 518494-4231.
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