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Police arrest Monkton woman
MONKTON Ñ Vermont State Police responded to a call on Hollow Road in Monkton June 24. Troopers located Tara Tower, 37, of Monkton. She had an active arrest warrant for being out of Rutland County. Tower was taken into custody without incident and was transported to the VSP New Haven Barracks for processing. Tower was subsequently transported to the Chittenden County Correctional Facility where she was held without bail.
Panton woman arrested
ADDISON Ñ On June 30, the Vermont State Police conducted a car stop on a 2006 Jeep Wrangler traveling southbound on Route 22a in Addison. During the car stop, Vermont State Police were able to determine the operator, Christina Cannon, 26, of Panton, had been drinking alcohol prior to driving. Cannon consented to performing field sobriety exercises and provided a sample of her breath with determined her BAC at that time was 0.131 percent. Cannon was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence and transported to the New Haven State Police barracks. Cannon was processed and released on a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court Criminal Division on July 20.
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Vermont Watchdog Report MONTPELIER Ñ Vacationers to Vermont dream of staying forever. But for many Vermonters trapped in the stateÕ s struggling economy, opportunities in other states are convincing them to flee the Green Mountains for greener pastures. ItÕ s no secret Vermonters are leaving the state. When researchers behind the Vermont Roots Migration Project set out to discover why people migrate in or out of Vermont, they could not have anticipated the startling results of their inquiry. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
Towns around the area celebrated July 4 with parades and fireworks—from Bristol to Rutland. Despite a few clouds and scattered showers, the holiday weekend saw a return to more normal temperatures. Pictured: An antique tractor, parked along a back road in Rutland County, helped get out the word about Independence Day. Photo courtesy of Linda M. Ley
It was the first day of school for new Middlebury president By Lou Varricchio lou@addison-eagle.com
Laurie Patton
MIDDLEBURY Ñ Middlebury CollegeÕ s first woman president—and the college’s seventeenth leaderÑ took the reigns of the institution on July 1. Laurie Patton was welcomed to the campus and took time to address students, faculty and staff, as well as the wider Middlebury community, at the old chapel on campus. In a campus wide e-mail message July 1, Patton wrote: Ò I write to send warm greetings on my first day as Middlebury’s new president. The glorious Vermont summer weather has matched the excitement I feel in coming to work with such an extraordinary community... Upon arrival, I have already used sign language in an effort to respect the Language Pledge. ItÕ s wonderful to begin life as a Middlebury citizen!Ó Patton was first welcomed publicly to campus at a Nov. 18 news conference last year. At
the time, she told reporters she never intended to apply to the job of college president. The 53-year-old Patton is a Sanskrit scholar, professor of religion, and the dean of Trinity College of Arts and Sciences at Duke University. In 2014, Patton first outlined some of her goals as college president. She also discussed the challenges that face her presidency: Ò One of the biggest diversity challenges we have today is generational differences. I think so many folks from my generation were engaged with diversity issues that they thought they had figured them out. Diversity issues change over time...Ó According to her curriculum vitae, Patton is the editor or author of nine books on south Asian history, culture, and religion, including “Myth as Argument...,” “Bringing the Gods to Mind: Mantra and Ritual in Early Indian Sacrifice,” and “Jewels of Authority: Women and CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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Rutland County Humane Society The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is working with VT-CAN (a low cost spay/neuter clinic in Vermont) to host a low cost spay/neuter clinic for cats on Monday, July 27 in Pittsford. Prior registration is required. Female cat spays are $60 including shots. Male cat neuters are $50 including shots. Cats need to be dropped off in Pittsford at 7:30 a.m. and picked up at 4:30 p.m. Space is limited so please register soon. To register your cat(s) or for more information please contact RCHS. BOGEE 1 year old. Neutered Male. Shepherd mix. Oh IÕ m such a sweet fella. I have the most loving eyes and youÕ ll fall in love when you meet me. IÕ m an easy going guy who is a joy to have around. I gently wag my tail and look at you with
www.addison-eagle.com a smile on my face. And IÕ ll make you smile, too. I walk nicely on a leash and IÕ m looking forward to lots of outdoor activities with my new family. I love getting a scratch or two on my head and if you stop IÕ ll gently nudge you so youÕ ll start up again. JIMA 1 year old. Spayed Female. Shepherd mix. 31.8 lbs. IÕ m a sweet young lady and I have beautiful markings. I walk nicely on a leash and enjoy getting outside for hikes and other activities so I hope my new family will take me with them this summer. IÕ m a great size, too, so IÕ ll be easy to bring along. I enjoy being with people and getting lots of love and attention. The staff at RCHS has enjoyed having me here and they said IÕ m easy to have around. DANCER 2 Year Old. Spayed Female. Domestic Short Hair. Black. I am quite a tomboy for a pretty gal, and can be rough and tumble. I was brought to RCHS on June 16, because my previous family could no longer care for me. I am use to an inside only home, and have lived with cats, but I
Published by New Market Press, Inc. have been very nervous and defensive here, thus far. The staff feels a barn scenario may be best for me. If you are looking for a barn cat, here I am. SHEERAH 9 Year Old. Spayed Female. Domestic Short Hair. Tortie. I was brought to RCHS on June 20, because my family had some allergy issues. In my previous home I lived with children, and remained inside only. I am a very fine looking feline and will rub my head up on things and people for attention. That is my soft side, but remember, there are always two sides to everything. I am a little sweet and a little sour, but I know the right match will come in for me. Adrian Bernhard Rutland County Humane Society 765 Stevens Rd. Pittsford, Vt. 802-483-6700 www.rchsvt.org
Happy 100 Middlebury Language Schools MIDDLEBURY Ñ The Middlebury Language Schools will celebrate a century of immersive language and culture study this year with festive and academic events from July 15Ð 19. The re-
nowned summer programs take place on the Middlebury, Vermont, campus and at Mills College in California. Celebrations will be held on both campuses. All events are free and open to the public. More than 50,000 students have attended the Language Schools since their founding, and more than 12,000 students have earned degrees. The German School was launched in 1915, followed in quick succession by French (1916) and Spanish (1917). Over the years, offerings have grown to include Arabic, Chinese, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Russian. The Centennial celebration will coincide with the inaugural summer for the School of Korean, MiddleburyÕ s 11th summer language school. Ò The Centennial gives us a wonderful opportunity to celebrate
the rich traditions and unique pedagogy that have come to define the Language Schools,Ó said Vice President for Language Schools Michael Geisler.
Police stop driver suspected of driving under the influence
PIITSFORD — On June 29, at approximately 5:25 p.m., the Vermont State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on U.S. Route 7 in Dorset. Police reported that the vehicle was being operated in a negligent manner, and was stopped for several motor vehicle violations. The operator was identified as Michael Mahoney, 57, of Pittsford. He showed signs of impairment during the stop and it was suspected Mahoney was operating while under the influence. Mahoney was screened for drug influence at the Vermont State Police office in Shaftsbury. He provided a blood sample, the analysis of which is pending.
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Mt. Abe students help develop anti-drug website By Lou Varricchio
lou@addison-eagle.com BRISTOL Ñ Thanks to effort of two students of Mt. Abraham Union High School, under the guidance of members of the Addison County Opiate Treatment Committee, a new website will help educate young people about the dangers of opiate drugs. According to Bob Donnis, who serves as cochairman of the Addison County Opiate Treatment Committee and is also a member of the Addison County Steering Committee on Opiate Addiction, Mt. Abe students Courtney Loomis and Asher McCauley showed exceptional creativity and initiative in helping develop the website. Ò The website includes information about preventing addiction in our youth, understanding the warning signs of addiction, and helping those afflicted by the disease of addiction recover their lives and live drug free,Ó Donnis said. Donnis said Loomis and McCauley used a website based in New York as a model. The website features a video of Dr. Emily Glick, who provides medication assisted treatment at Bristol Internal Medicine, and videos and links to the Vermont Department of HealthÕ s ParentUpVT website, Dennis noted. Ò Information was solicited for the website from a variety of organizations and local pro-
fessionals,Ó according to Donnis. Ò The website also highlights progress made to address opiate addiction in the county. Over the past two years, Bristol Internal Medicine, Porter Medical Center and Counseling Services of Addison County have partnered to provide medication assisted treatment along with drug treatment counseling to help local residents overcome their opiate addiction. The Turning Point Center of Addison County provides an array of recovery assistance including support groups and recovery coaching.Ò Joining Donnis in creation of the website were fellow Addison County Steering Committee on Opiate Addiction members Moira Cook of the Vermont Department of Health, Kate McGowan of United Way of Addison County, Pat Messerle of the South Burlington School District, Jessi Farnsworth of Counseling Services of Addison County, Kerry Kurt of Unbound Grace, Sarah Roy of the Vermont Department of Health, Ramona Akpo-Sani of the Turning Point Center, Lisa Young, and Chief George Merkel of the Vergennes Police Department. Dennis added that Brandon Cares of Rutland County is planning to add a web page and collaboration is under way with a similar group working on opiate prevention and treatment in Washington County, Vt., is under discussion. The public can visit the website at the following URL address: AddictionHelpVT.com.
Students receive ACFA scholarships
ADDISON—The Addison County Firefighters Assoc. Scholarship Committee announced that Jason Clark, Michael Ingwers-
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en, Sawyer Kamman and Janelle Mandigo were chosen to receive scholarships warded to local students. The scholarships amount to $500 each. Clark, a VUHS senior, is the son of Bradley and Sandra Clark of Addison. He will attend Champlain College. Ingwersen is the son of Kurt and Kate Ingwersen of Addison. A 2014 graduate of VUHS, Ingwersen is attending Vermont Technical College.
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Kamman is the son of Alan Kamman and Ann Pollender of Lincoln. He is a 2014 MAUHS graduate and is attending Syracuse University. Mandigo is the daughter of Dean and Kathy Mandigo of Salisbury. A MUHS senior, she will attend Simmons College. The Ray E. Davison Scholarship Fund was established by area firefighters in 1992 to assist the children Addison County firefighters with pursuing higher education.
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Bette Davis eyes
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hen pop singer Kim Carnes 1980s version of the song Ò Bette Davis EyesÓ hit the top of the music charts, everyone was thinking about the late Hollywood actressÕ s mesmerizing baby blues. But now there appears to be a deeper, more ominous significance behind all eyes of blue. The University of Vermont is a highly respected institution in the field of medicine and medical research. As Vermonters, we should be thankfulÑ and maybe just a little proud—for having such an excellent research facility and related hospital serving humanity right here in our state. Among the many scientific research areas UVM excels in best is the field of medical genetics. Case in point is a unique recently completed genetics study thatÕ s getting a lot of attention within the medical science community. A team of university researchers just completed a study which is now technically detailed in the current issue of American Journal of Medical Genetics: Neuropsychiatric Genetics—and it’s an eye opener (no pun intended). In a nutshell, UVM researchersÑ led by Arvis Sulovari, a cellular, molecular and biological sciences doctoral student, and Dr. Dawei Li, assistant professor of microbiology and molecular geneticsÑ discovered that people with blue eyes appear to have a greater chance of becoming alcoholics. According to a UVM news release, Li’s and Sulovari’s study filtered out the alcohol-dependent patients with European ancestry, a total of 1,263 samples. Ò This suggests an intriguing possibilityÑ that eye color can be useful in the clinic for alcohol dependence diagnosis,Ó Sulovari said. The UVM doctoral student also suggested that his and Dr. LiÕ s research strongly indicates that there’s now a glimmer of hope for finding the roots of not only alcoholism, but also many other psychiatric illnesses. The UVM statement said that the authors found that Ò primarily European Americans with light-colored eyes including green, grey and brown in the center had a higher incidence of alcohol dependency than those with dark brown eyesÑ with the strongest tendency among blue-eyed individuals.Ó Sulovari said that the genetic constituents which determine the color of our eyes Ò line upÓ with the same chromosome in the genes apparently related to excessive alcohol use. However, as Dr. Li cautioned, Ò We still donÕ t know the reason (why the genetic components line up) and more research is needed. These are complex disorders. There are many genes and there are many environmental triggers.Ó Since 2012, according to Dr. Li, he and his team have worked with physicians and scientists throughout the Northeast to build a clinical and genetic database of more than 10,000 individuals diagnosed with (at least) one psychiatric illness. Ò Many (in the database) have multiple diagnoses of diseases, including depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, as well as addiction and alcohol or drug dependence,Ó according to UVM. From this database, the study then filtered out the alcohol-dependent patients with European ancestry, a total of 1,263 samples. According to Dr. Li, it was Sulovari who noticed the eye-color connection. So, what does all this mean? Well, future generations will likely benefit greatly from this pioneering study with improved diagnostic techniques and treatments for not alcoholism but other related diseases, too. In the meantime—and just as a little personal, unscientific experiment—the next time you crave a bottle of beer, a glass of wine or a cocktail, take a look at yourself in the mirror. WhatÕ s the color of the eyes looking back at you? The Eagle (EditorÕ s note: Family names have been changed for reasons of privacy.)
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career in their field of choice. Sadly there recall vividly my father pointing is no guarantee that they will find a job in out on many occasions as I grew up; their chosen field to repay the cost of the Ò Money doesnÕ t grow on trees, son!Ó education they just earned. Nonetheless, It was no wonder I heard his voice echothat is the gamble they take choosing that ing in my head last week when President college or that education major. Obama announced a new rule under the Life can be just as much a risk workFair Labor Standards Act that would desing in a small business. There is only so ignate who is an “exempt employee” who much money to be spread around for the cannot claim overtime for working more educational development of personnel. than 40 hours a week. Dan Alexander When an employee demonstrates both a Currently, certain salaried workers who Thoughts from willingness to learn and the initiative to make more than the current federal miniBehind the Pressline accept more responsibility they agree to mum of $23,660 are not eligible to claim move up into a role that provides them overtime wages. The PresidentÕ s proposed rule would raise that threshold to $50,440 per year for these opportunities to further develop those skills that benefit both the employer and employee. those workers now exempt from overtime benefits. While I personally benefited from several such roles as I many workers already qualify for overtime, some salaried found ways to expand my knowledge in several fields beworkers whose annual earnings exceed the $23,660 are fore landing in the newspaper industry. Life is a competiconsidered exempt because they are designated as mantion both with yourself and with those who seek the same agement, administrative or professional personnel. On the surface that may not sound fair to exclude any- goals as you do. I was given opportunities at a young age not because I was a proven commodity, but because one who works over the 40 hour limit, so let me put the I showed sufficient promise that made it more likely an issues into perspective; at least from a small business peremployer would consider taking a risk on me. The burden spective and a personal career perspective. An exempt manager/administrator must have the was mine to prove. President ObamaÕ s proposal, while well meaning, will right to both hire and fire the personnel under their supervision. Typically it is my experience that managers discourage this learning process and at the same time add another impediment on an already struggling free enterearning this amount or slightly above that amount are prise system. generally middle level managers. In any form of organizaThe best example I can provide just took place over the tion or group anyone serious about their career or future standing in the organization, welcomes the responsibil- last few weeks as the region and the world desperately sought information on the escaped convicts. Reporters are ity, confidence and freedom that’s been given to them to considered professionals. A number of our staff members showcase their skills and dedication to the organization. They welcome it not because they are happy to be con- spent a great deal of time on the scene and staying comsidered exempt and now can be taken advantage of by the pletely committed to covering the story 24/7. They did so organization, but because this new role provides them the because of their commitment to their career, the company and to our readers. We did not demand this of them. opportunity for advancement by allowing them to freely I could not have authorized the amount of overtime demonstrate their initiative and prove their value to the it would have taken to cover the cost of the time spent organization. In most cases they are responsible not only for managing the hours of those they supervise but to working on this story yet the educational value to the reporters, the opportunity to be a part of a major news event manage their own hours and work efficiently. The same holds true for a professional exempt worker and what this experience meant to them is something you whose chosen career is generally built by honing their could not put a value on. My father was a hard working, wise man. In addition to skill sets through time before perfecting their craft. Reunderstanding the value of money he also taught me the porters, attorneys, doctors, CPAÕ s and others fall into this class. While they may not have hiring or firing respon- value of hard work and creating my own opportunities. The PresidentÕ s proposal will do little to advance the work sibilities they are responsible for the quality of the work ethic or increase wages for the American worker. You they perform and the efficiency at which they produce it. The best way to think of both the manager and profes- canÕ t legislate economic growth with a pen. You stimulate sional level is, while this is a paid position, it is truly a form the economy through the free flow of hard work, creativof higher education. Students pay unthinkable amounts ity and competition. ItÕ s how the country was built and to attend college and yet the after-class work, on their itÕ s the only way it will continue to thrive. own, is still required to earn a degree. The student is free Dan Alexander is associate publisher of New Market to work as hard as they can to earn the very best grades so Press. He may be reached at dan@newmarketpressvt.com. as to graduate with honors, all in the hopes of landing a
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How is the weather?
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Little Bits by Gordie Little
hen we canÕ t think of anything else to jaw about, the weather is always a good topic. Ò Nice day,Ó we say when we meet a friend in the post office. They either agree or they donÕ t. I guess IÕ m one of those people with a malleable mindset. If itÕ s sunny and warm, Kaye and I get outside. If itÕ s miserable, we sit on our deck with a cup of Joe and watch the world along
the Saranac River. WeÕ ve had more than our fair share of rain this year. The riverbank and lawns are verdant and lush. The garden veggies and flowers are finally thriving without having to unreel the water hose to give them constant squirts. Greenery between our back fence and the river grew so fast and furious that I once again risked life and limb to chop it down after it began to obstruct our view. I did it when Kaye was at her exercise class so she wouldnÕ t fret. She has good reason. Those river bank rocks have been treacherous and I am not without the scars to prove it. ThereÕ s an old North Country saying: Ò If you donÕ t like the weather, just wait a minute.Ó That has certainly been true this year. 80s one day and 50s the next. I’m always up by around 5 a.m. and Kaye is not far behind. Our steaming cups of coffee are sipped as we drink in the splendor supplied by Mother Nature. Flora and fauna everywhere you look. The Great Blue Heron (we call it “Big Bird”), ducks and geese, ospreys and a plethora of smaller winged creatures that please our eyes and ears. Of course woodchucks, raccoons, rabbits, mink, skunks and miscellaneous other critters add to the mix and often the grief. We love to hear the first birdsong of the day, offered by an overzealous robin on the lawn beneath our bedroom window. We recognize the chirps, warbles and whistles of many birds and love the cacophony their calls provide. Cardinals are favorites, along with the delicate and lovely hummingbirds. Who needs an alarm clock? IÕ ve become a bit of a slave to my laptop. I combine the natural world with the digital world that comes from the ethers. Lots of people tell me they look for my little weather blurb first thing each morning. It might read: “59.4 degrees, tiny breeze at 2 mph, partly sunny skies over the river at 5:07 a.m.Ó The responses from hither and thither are almost instantaneous: Ò 76 over the peachesÓ comes one report from Georgia. “56 in Redford” comes another. One fine person even gives me the temperature from a thermometer mounted on the spare tire of her camper. Somebody mentioned the name of Bird Berdan the other day. He was the weatherman on a local television station long before the digital age. He used a chalk board to draw storm clouds and didnÕ t know all the proper meteorological terms, but he endeared himself by being down to earth and humble. One cold early winter day, he said, Ò There is a slight chance of snow flurries this evening.” The phone at the studios began to ring. He answered it during a commercial break. A womanÕ s voice chided: Ò Just thought youÕ d like to know that I have 6 inches of those snow flurries on my back stoop.” Bird loved that story and so did I. At our Ò LittleÓ house on the river, weÕ re less controlled by the whims of the weather man (or woman) than farmers and construction friends. ThatÕ s where the phrase Ò make hay when the sun shinesÓ originated. On bad days, Kaye and I make lemonade out of lemons and sing songs together when the rain falls on our tin roof. Who cares that we might be a tad off key? My late mother loved thunderstorms and we often walked together laughing as the rain pelted our slickers and sloshed on our galoshes. She used to say, Ò Whether the weather be cold or whether the weather be hot; whether the weather be cloudy or whether the weather be not; weÕ ll weather the weather, whatever the weather, whether we like it or not.Ó Columnist Gordie Little is a weekly contributor to Denton Publications. He may be reached at gordie@denpubs.com.
Births A girl born June 17, Storm Raye Fluery, to Tori Fleury. A boy born June 21, Riley John Michael Spring, to Paige Dolback and Jacob Spring of Crown Point. A boy born June 22, Cameron Chase Bourdeau, to Jared and Amber (Frazier) Bourdeau of Salisbury. A boy born June 22, Charles Patrick Lussier, to Kyle and Lianne Lussier of Middlebury. A boy born June 24, Michael Patrick Bowdish, to Wendy Palin and Brian Bowdish of Salisbury.
Gift-of-Life Summer Marathon targets local blood shortage
RUTLAND Ñ With blood donations in a summer slump, Rutland’s Gift-of-Life Summer Mini Marathon Blood Drive will be back for a fourth run this summer, aiming to boost regional blood supplies cut short by donor travel and school vacations. The Gift-of-Life Summer Mini Marathon will be held Tuesday, July 21, from noon to 6 p.m., at the Paramount Theatre. Appointments, which are strongly suggested, may be made by calling 800-RED-CROSS or by visiting www.redcrossblood.org. Organizers hope to fill hundreds of slots via appointments, with walk-ins accepted to fill in for no-shows or given a specific time to return. The goal is to collect 350 to 400 pints with minimal or no waiting. Ò The Rutland regionÕ s spirit of giving is unmatched, and we hope to tap into that spirit July 21,Ó said WJJR Program Director Terry Jaye, co-organizer of the event. Ò I recently had surgery on my knee, and was tested in case I needed blood, and it was reas-
suring to know someone I didnÕ t even know had donated a pint in case I needed it. It gave me a renewed appreciation for blood donors and the importance of a safe and reliable blood supply.Ó The event is sponsored by GMP and WJJR. Donors will enjoy a Red Cross tote bag, a festive atmosphere and a performerÕ s view from the Paramount stage. Parking in RutlandÕ s downtown parking garage will be free the day of the drive. Mayor Chris Louras said the GOLM and Mini Marathon have become part of the fabric of the greater Rutland community. According to GOLM blood donor and Rutland City Mayor Chris Louras, “The GOLM blood drives have helped save countless lives while building tremendous bonds within the community. While the reason for doing this is to save lives, the benefit to community goodwill is immeasurable.Ó
Bristol residents to vote on new fire station, land purchase
By Lou Varricchio
lou@addion-eagle.com BRISTOL Ñ As the Eagle went to press July 6, registered voters of the Town of Bristol had yet to decide a $3.19 million bond to build a new fire station and purchase 9.03 acres of land located on West Street. The vote occurred July 7. A final public report on the project, prepared by Richard Elwell, outlined the details and steps of the project. Plans for the proposed 11,010 square foot, two-story fire station are sited for West Street, close to the Nelson Memorial Building. The parcel for the Bristol residents will vote on $3.19 million fire station, land purchase July 7. This week’s Eagle went to press proposed fire station includes July 6 before the vote. 2.7 acres of a 9.03 acre site. According to the Bristol making the proposed firehouse energy efficient also with estiTown Clerk’s Office, the estimated cost to taxpayers is $0.22/day on a home assessed at mated costs. Ò In addition, Naylor and Breen consulted with other sub con$100,000, $0.33/day on a home assessed at $150,000. $0.43/day tractors while making decisions and estimating costs,Ó according on a home assessed at $200,000 and $0.54/day on a home asto Elwell. sessed at $250,000 by way of a 30-year bond. Bristol voting results will be posted to the EagleÕ s website this Elwell’s final report, available to residents in time for this week and in next week’s print edition. week’s vote, traced the start of the firehouse design committee on Feb. 26 with several additional meetings and smaller work group sessions. “The depth of experience and willingness to work hard with MIDDLEBURY Ñ Bridget Blacklock, marketing director of the design team found in committee members Diane Cushman, Vermont Hard Cider Company, handcrafters of Woodchuck Dan Heath, Matt Lathrop, Ed Hanson, Terry Farr, Brett LaRose, Hard Cider, announced the following promotions at the firm: and Brian Fox has been a true gift to the people of Bristol,” Elwell Cheray MacFarland has been promoted to marketing operations reported. manager after serving as Creative Manager since 2013. Caitlin Members of the design team included Cushman Design Group, Stroupe has been promoted to communications manager after Naylor and Breen Construction, engineer Alan Huizenga. serving as consumer marketing specialist since 2013. A representative of Efficiency Vermont provided advice on
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Challenge for C.F.: A cycling challenge like no other VERGENNES Ñ What inspires you to ride? A beautiful day? Gorgeous scenery? A fun group of friends? What about all that, while directly improving the quality of life for someone with a life threatening disease? The Ninth Annual ChampÕ s Challenge for Cystic Fibrosis at the Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes, Vermont on Sunday, July 19. The event offers beautifully scenic 40-mile and a 8-mile cycling options as well as a 5K run/walk through the private Basin Harbor Club property. Participants will be treated to a lakeside BBQ lunch reception provided by the Basin Harbor Club with raffle and give-away drawings. All proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Lifestyle Foundation (CFLF) providing Recreation Grants that provide financial assistance to patients nationally to directly support exercise-based activities. The event began in 2007, after the CFLF Founder Brian Callanan, an adult with cystic fibrosis (CF) living in Burlington, rode his bicycle over 2,000 miles from Canada to Key West to raise awareness and funds to help others fighting the disease. While this feat was an extreme accomplishment, the challenge was extra-ordinary in demonstrating to the CF population that physical
limits once placed upon patients were being shattered. ChampÕ s Challenge is organized by a committee of dedicated volunteers, along with the CFLF Director, Brian Callanan, and Program Coordinator, Erin Evans, also an adult with the genetic lung disease. Evans describes the event as Ò the largest single source of grassroots fundraising for CFLF each year. It is a tremendous inspiration to witness the excitement and passion of the volunteers and cyclists at this event each year.Ó Affecting more than 30,000 people in the United States, cystic fibrosis is known primarily for its thick and sticky mucus that clogs the airways and blocks the secretion of pancreatic enzymes required for digestion and nutritional absorption. Basically, eating and breathing are significantly compromised for people with the disease, making survival nothing short of a challenge. Dr. Thomas Lahiri, CF Center director at the University of Vermont Medical Center said, Ò This is an incredibly well organized event, supporting a cause that has direct impact on the lives of patients fighting this disease every day of their life. I have supported Brian as both a patient and a leader in the community through the CFLF since its inception, and am a proud supporter
of the cause and this event.Ó Callanan gives credit to exercise for his excellent health at the age of 39. Ò Whether cycling the East Coast, hiking and snowboarding at more than 12,000 feet, or distance swimming in the salt-water ocean, I thrive on the benefits of increased airway clearance, improved appetite, elevated energy and overall sense of self-esteem,Ó he said. Ò Maintaining normal lung function at my age is virtually unheard of. I want to inspire others with CF to strive for a life that is full and rich, with a mindset that does not subscribe to limitation.Ó Evans, 31, believes in the power of active lifestyle in managing her CF. As a varsity athlete in soccer, basketball and softball during high school, she accomplished her first century (100 miles) bike ride in 2008. As part of her ongoing commitment to exercise in changing the face of CF, she regularly cycles, runs, plays softball, racquetball and practices yoga. To sign up now and start fundraising visit online at www. ChampsChallenge.org
MIDDLEBURY Ñ During a June 9 meeting, the Middlebury Select Board discussed the runway extension and associated safety improvements proposed by the FAA and state for the Middlebury State Airport and the responses to questions posed and concerns expressed at a May 1 meeting provided to date by Deputy Secretary of Transportation Chris Cole and Aviation Administrator Guy Rouelle, the Board endorsed the following motion with a vote of five in favor and two opposed (Susan Shashok and Laura Asermily): Ò We, the Select Board of the Town of Middlebury endorse the aviation safety improvements to the runway, taxiways and pertinent flight paths at the Middlebury State Airport that are proposed by the Vermont Agency of Transportation State Aviation Program to comply with the current and the applicable standards of the United States Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration for this B1 Classification of airport. We request that the Vermont Agency of Transportation proceed with the detailed design and implementation efforts in an expeditious and appropriate manner and provide this Board with periodic status and progress updates at relevant project points.Ó Several residents, both during the airport meeting follow-up
discussion and citizen comments portion of the agenda, to speak about their concerns regarding the project. Common themes included questions about the stateÕ s process, concerns about noise and potential economic impacts to adjacent property owners.
The responses to questions posed and concerns expressed at the May 19 public meeting provided to date by Deputy Secretary Cole and Aviation Administrator Guy Rouelle are available on the townÕ s website, www.townofmiddlebury.org.
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VUHS alumnus named to editorial board
SELINSGROVE, Pa. — Justus Sturtevant, of Vergennes, has been selected to serve on the editorial board of The Crusader student newspaper at Susquehanna University. Sturtevant will serve as managing editor of content for the 2015-16 academic year. The Crusader staff consists of students from a variety of ma-
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MIDDLEBURY - Addison County Chamber of Commerce “before hours” Mixer, at Vermont Coffee’s new CAFÉ, 1197 Exchange St., 8 to 9 a.m., Free coffee AND door prizes! There will not be a drawing for the pot of gold at this event, To RSVP, pam@ addisoncounty.com or 802-388-7951. RUTLAND - We Need You to Help finish the fight against breast cancer, Attend the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer planning committee meeting, 6 p.m., at Castleton State College Hoff Hall to learn more about volunteer opportunities to support the annual walk at Castleton State College on September 27, Info: makingstrideswalk.org/ rutlandvt, or Kevin OÕ Hara at Kevin.ohara@cancer.org or 802872-6325.
Friday, July 10
MIDDLEBURY - Arts Walk, Downtown Middlebury & Marble Works will become a center for art, music, food and fun, 5-7 p.m., Stores will remain open, becoming galleries displaying the work of dozens of area artists, Info: www.middleburyartswalk.com.
Saturday, July 11
BRANDON - The Jocelyn Pettit Band, Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd., 7:30 p.m., Jocelyn Pettit is a vibrant fiddle player, step-dancer, singer and composer. Tickets $20, A preconcert dinner is also available for $20, Reservations are recommended for the show and required for dinner. Venue is BYOB Info and Reservations: 802-247-4295 or info@brandon-music.net RUTLAND - 26th Annual Ron Williams Memorial Poker Run, C&D Chopper on Business Rte. 4 in Center Rutland, Hosted by Ò The Southwest Freedom Riders,Ó Sign-In from 9:30 -10:30 a.m. $10/person, includes a poker hand with cash prizes, and after run party with food, bike games and raffles. Proceeds to benefit Special Olympics and VINS. Everyone is welcome! Info: 1-888299-SWFR. HUBBARDTON - Revolutionary Weekend, Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, 2 p.m., Hundreds of re-enactors will gather for a colorful, full-scale history pageant paying tribute to the only battle fought on Vermont soil in the war for American independence, $6/adult, 15 and under free, Info: 802-273-2282 or www.historicsites.vermont.gov.
Wednesday, July 15
Sunday, July 12
MIDDLEBURY - Uncle BuzzyÕ s Hometown Theater Show, Town Hall Theater, 5 p.m., San FranciscoÕ s most fun sketch comedy troupe! Uncle BuzzyÕ s Hometown Theater Show is an adult show that children will enjoy, so bring the whole family! $15, Info: 802-382-9222 or www.townahlltheater.org. HUBBARDTON - Revolutionary Weekend, Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, 7:30 a.m., Hundreds of re-enactors will gather for a colorful, full-scale history pageant paying tribute to the only battle fought on Vermont soil in the war for American independence. Info: 802-273-2282 or www.historicsites.vermont. gov.
Monday, July 13
BRISTOL - Addison County Right to Life Meeting, St. Ambrose Church, 7 p.m., Light Refreshments, Visitors welcome, Info: 802-388-2898 or L2Paquette@aol.com. NEW HAVEN - The Home and Garden Building would like to exhibit your work at Addison County Fair and Field Days Aug. 4-8, all handicrafts, art, folk art and photography, flowers, produce, and foods, Amateurs can win in more than 75 categories with prizes ranging form $5 to $100, To see all the categories go to the Exhibitors’ Handbook: www.addisoncountyfielddays. com. Welcome: professional artists who would like to display their work without being judged, e-mail acffhg@gmail.com BRANDON - Red Cross Blood Drive, Otter Valley High School, 2997 Franklin Street, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Info: 1-800-RedCross, (1-800-733-2767).
Tuesday, July 14
WEST RUTLAND - HomeBuyer Education Class (2 part), NeighborWorks of Western Vermont. 110 Marble St., 5-9 p.m., Class gives you the tools, expertise, and support to make smart home buying decisions from start to finish, Homebuyer Education is a nationally recognized curriculum taught by a NeighborWorks America certified instructor, to sign up and more info: Lynette Over 802-797-8600 or lover@nwwvt.org. ADDISON - Red Cross Blood Drive, Fire Department, 44 Route 17 West, 2-7 p.m., Info: 1-800-Red-Cross, 1-800-733-2767.
BRISTOL- Heroes & Tricksters Ð Wisdom & Wile- with Michael Caduto, Holley Hall, 2 p.m., Four Town family event, KidsÕ lunch at Holley Hall before the performance starting at 1 p.m., Info: 453 2366 or Marita at lmlkids009@gmail.com. MIDDLEBURY- George Matthew Jr., Middlebury College Mead Chapel and surrounding lawns, 5 p.m., Middlebury College Carillonneur George Matthew Jr. will perform a special All-Beethoven program to help kick-off the Language SchoolÕ s Centennial celebration, Free, Info: www.middelbury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.
Ongoing
MIDDLEBURY - Festival On The Green, Join us at the Middlebury Recreation Park for Free, family-friendly programs at noon, and musical performances from 7 to 10 p.m., July 5 -11, Info: http://www.festivalonthegreen.org. MIDDLEBURY - Champlain Valley FiddlersÕ Club Monthly Meeting, every third Sunday of the Month, 12-5 p.m. at the VFW. Suggested donation $3/person. BURLINGTON - Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group, HOPE Lodge, 237 East Ave, Meets the second Tuesday of each month, 6-8 p.m., General discussion and sharing among survivors and those beginning or rejoining the battle, Info: 802274-4990. BRANDON - Brandon Lions Club meets first and third Tuesdays of the month, 7 p.m. Life Bridge Cafe. Info: 247-3490. PITTSFORD - Farmers Market (weather permitting) Village Green (across the road from Kamuda’s Market), U.S. Route 7, Every Saturday, 10 a.m.Ð 2 p.m. RUTLAND - Vermont FarmersÕ Market, Depot Park, 98 Merchants Row, every Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. MIDDLEBURY - FarmersÕ Market, Mary Hogan Elementary School, every Saturday 9 a.m. BRISTOL - CVAA Luncheon, CubberÕ s, Third Monday of each month arrive at 10:30 a.m. for lunch at 11 a.m., Suggested donation $5, Reservations required, 800-642-5119 ext. 615 BRISTOL - Monday Maker Space at Lawrence Memorial Library, 2-4 p.m., Marble Run, Beading, Origami, Paper plate Puppets, Legos & More, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27 and Aug. 3, for age 6 and up- just drop by and join in.
Essex County fair rolls out schedule
WESTPORT, N.Y. — This year’s installment of the Essex County Fair is slated for Aug. 12-16. This yearÕ s theme? Ò There is no udder fair like this.Ó The cow shows, said the fairÕ s secretary, have a new superintendent, Martha Hayward, who has planned numerous demonstrations and activities, including a beef show. Due to avian flu, New York is banning any bird entries from other states to help prevent the spread to local flocks. As such, organizers are asking for entries of pigs, sheep, rabbit, goats and other small animals. EVENT LINEUP This yearÕ s event includes a professional hell driver thrill show, figure 8 car races and a new truck demolition derby, including a counterpart for kids. Other events include a variety of truck pulls, including street legal, lawn tractor and farm tractor installments, as well as a car and minivan demolition derby. Organizers are on the lookout for contestants for the Fair Idol Contest. Interested parties should sign up and bring two soundtracks. Prizes will be awarded to youth, teen and adult categories and an opportunity to later perform at the Great New York State Fair. Younger ones may enter the Miss and Mr. Maple Contest, a beauty contest that contains awards across several categories. Additional attractions include Merriloons the Clown and a pair of new ground shows: The Wild World of Animals and Rhinestone Roper.
These family shows will run thrice daily, while a new carnival is slated to promise a variety of rides, all of which are included in the $12 gate admission. FOOD AND BEER
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Of the nearly 3,700 people ages 15 to 91 who responded to their survey, 51 percent said they had left Vermont permanently, despite growing up in the state. According to the researchers, the top two reasons people offered for leaving were, ÒM y work is located outside Vermont,Ó and, ÒI can earn more money outside of Vermont.Ó For Chris Campion, a life-long Vermonter and a former resident of Essex Junction, those are the reasons he left for a new life in North Carolina. ÒI f I wanted to earn more money and have more career opportunities, it wasnÕ t going to be in Vermont,Ó Campion told Vermont Watchdog. After working for organizations including General Dynamics, Keurig Green Mountain Coffee, Champlain College and the University of Vermont Medical Center, the 47-year-old business analyst became frustrated with the lack of growth opportunities and began looking elsewhere. Since switching states in March, CampionÕ s salary has jumped 65 percent, and heÕ s already in line for a promotion. Moreover, he says his cost of living on everything from energy bills to groceries is about 10 percent more affordable, freeing the new North Carolinian to attain new horizons. ÒT hese are the opportunities that just do not happen in Vermont. ThatÕ s why I moved,Ó h e said. The long-time Vermonter hadnÕ t planned on leaving. While working at Champlain College, Campion spent extra hours earning his MBA in expectation of enjoying his state’s grandeur for a lifetime. But when a former colleague from General Dynamics told him about opportunities in the Tar Heel State, the frustrated resident packed his things and didnÕ t look back. ÒH e asked me if I was interested in moving, and I said yes. Within the space of three weeks I had the job and was in a car driving south.Ó Campion wasn’t the first in his circle to give up on the Green Mountains. Although his family still lives in Vermont, his friends left long ago. ÒV irtually everyone I went to college with has long left Vermont. In many ways I feel like I was slamming the door shut on my way out,Ó h e said. Researchers of the Vermont Roots Migration Project cite numerous reasons people leave Vermont Ñ the cold weather, a desire for better cultural diversity, an attraction to big-city life. But for a majority of respondents, better opportunities elsewhere was the top motivator. Followers of Gov. Peter Shumlin’s optimistic speeches probably wouldnÕ t know the state has a jobs problem, or an outmigration problem. While promoting a job fair held in South Burlington last week, Shumlin said, ÒI tÕ s promising to see so many Vermont employers hiring. Our challenge is to help those employers find workers to fill those positions.” He also hailed the state’s low 3.6 unemploy-
www.addison-eagle.com ment rate with talk of 16,800 jobs added since 2011. But according to data from the Vermont Department of Labor, the stateÕ s labor force hasnÕ t recovered from the recession. In the lead-up to the financial crisis of 2007, Vermont’s employment total was headed above 344,000 and rising. But by May 2009, as the bank collapse strangled credit and caused businesses to cut employees, that number plummeted to 335,900. VermontÕ s unemployment rate hit 7.0 percent. Six years on, the number of employed Vermonters remains stuck at 335,650 Ñ right where it was at the height of the recession. For Campion, ShumlinÕ s talk of a jobs recovery is wishful thinking in light of hard data. ÒI had always had my eye open looking around in Vermont, and IÕ d been there a long time, so I know where to look. There just arenÕ t that many jobs. Even in a small state where connections are easier to make, the jobs just arenÕ t there.Ó The disconnect between rhetoric and and reality may have to do with the types of jobs available in Vermont. As other Department of Labor data show, there are jobs in Vermont Ñ just not the kinds of jobs professionals seek. Of the top 10 occupations with projected job openings for 2016, most are service-level jobs, and only one requires a college degree. The list includes cashiers, personal care aids, fast food workers, retail salespersons, waiters and waitresses, carpenters, maids and childcare workers. Nursing alone requires higher education. Campion isnÕ t impressed with such offerings. ÒWh en politicians of any stripe say VermontÕ s unemployment is the third lowest in the country, I say thatÕ s great, you can have full employment if youÕ re paying people to dig a hole in the ground and fill it back in again. That’s not what you want Vermonters doing for a living for their entire lives as their only aspiration,Ó he said. As for government remedies, itÕ s hard to imagine anything the Democrat-controlled Legislature has done in recent years will lead to organic business growth. To the contrary, a new report from the U.S. Department of Commerce shows VermontÕ s 0.6 percent gross domestic product is lagging behind the national average of 2.2 percent, indicating the state is on the wrong track. Moreover, the Legislature, seemingly dismissive of the anti-tax sentiment of last November’s election, just imposed $63 million in new taxes on businesses and individuals to cover a $113 million budget hole. If it’s a challenge for businesses to hire when their profits are redirected to fill government budget gaps, it’s even harder when they are targeted for elimination, as occurred with Vermont Yankee. Formerly the top provider of affordable energy to the region, Vermont Yankee was forced to close in 2014 after lawmakers and environmentalists demanded its decommissioning. The utility offered hundreds of high-skill jobs for Vermonters. Campion said such a move was unthinkable in North Carolina. ÒWh en politicians celebrate as an accomplishment the fact that they shut down the cheapest and most reliable source of power in the state, and shut it off early, and now electric prices are going up as everyone said they would and people are standing around scratching their heads like Ô how did that happen?Õ itÕ s laughable,Ó he said.
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Text in the Hindu Tradition.” From 2008 to 2011, she served as president of the American Society for the Study of Religion. Including books on poetry, Patton has translated the classical Sanskrit text, “The Bhagavad Gita.” Patton is married to Shalom Goldman, professor of religious studies and Middle Eastern studies at Duke. The two met at Emory University. The president-electÕ s husband will become a tenured professor in the Department of Religion at Middlebury College. PattonÕ s predecessor, Ron Liebowitz said that he wanted to move on after the current academic year. When he stepped down July 1, he had served as president for 11 years and as a member of the Middlebury faculty for 31 years. Patton and her family reside in the PresidentÕ s House located at 3 South St. in downtown Middlebury.
CVAA provides free counseling MIDDLEBURY Ñ As part of CVAA (Champlain Valley Agency on Aging), the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free health insurance counseling services for people on Medicare. Part of CVAAÕ s mission is ensure that all Medicareeligible Vermonters are aware of the federal and state financial programs available. Addison County has been identified as having a high percentage of Medicare beneficiaries; many of these individuals may be eligible to receive financial help to pay for their Medicare Part B and Part D premiums but have not yet applied. CVAA would like to help these individuals apply for the low income subsidy for Medicare Part D and the Medicare Savings Program. CVAA SHIP is an unbiased source for health insurance information. For details, call 1-800-642-5119 to see if you or another person can qualify.
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Pack the Paramount To the editor: On behalf of the hundreds of families who will benefit, bravo to everyone who helped make Pack the Paramount a tremendous success. From the Vermont Country Store to Westminister Crackers, Hannaford and Price Chopper, from employees of Heritage Family Credit Union and Rutland Regional Medical Center to Green Mountain Power, from the elderly gentlemen who brought in two bags of groceries to the preteen who spent her allowance to shop for others, the outpouring of community spirit was moving. We also want to thank the media, including WJJRÕ s sister stations at Catamount Radio, the Rutland Herald, PEGTV, and the Vermont Eagle (and online Green Mt. Outlook) for their strong support for this event and the community. None of these events would be a success without their support. This past weekend, roughly 19,000 items were collected to help ensure no one in our region goes hungry. ThatÕ s more than double the amount collected last year. To say the organizers were pleased would be a huge understatement. We are thrilled. Thank you to everyone who helped make the drive a success. Steve Costello Rutland Town
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Congratulations to local Castleton graduates
CASTLETON, Ñ The following students recently graduated Castleton College following the successful completion of the 2015 spring semester: Emily Berthiaume of Salisbury, graduated with a bachelor of arts in psychology. Jade Blodgett of Shoreham, graduated magna cum laude with a associate of science in nursing. Alix Bradley of Bristol graduated with an Associate of Science in Nursing. Gretchen Burch of Orwell graduated with a Master of Arts in Education. Mikka Cameron of Brandon, graduated with an Associate of Science in Nursing Clayton Childers of Addison, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Brittany Clark of Shoreham, graduated with an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice Devin Clark of Orwell, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Bailey Cote of Lincoln, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Admininstration Daley Crowley of Rochester, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Cassandra Devino of Vergennes, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Social Work in Social Work, Sociology Frances Eisler LeBeau of Middlebury, graduated with a Associate of Science in Nursing Katelyn Genova of Monkton, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Health Science Mitchell Goyette of Ferrisburg), graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History Erin Greene of Bristol, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Samantha Heffernan of Bristol, graduated magna cum laude with a Associate of Science in Nursing Debra Karpak of Ripton, graduated with a Master of Arts in Education Matthew Kerschner of Ferrisburg, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Admininstration Aaron King of Orwell, graduated with a Associate of Science in Business Admininstration Renee Leduc of Salisbury, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Health Science Tanya Lehman of Middlebury, graduated magna cum laude with a Associate of Science
in Nursing Karina Lucia of Salisbury, graduated cum laude with a Associate of Science in Nursing Jennifer Mallory of Brandon, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Literature Nicholas Masterson of Middlebury, graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education Jorah McKinley of Rochester, graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Summer McPhetres of Rochester, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Health Science Tori Mitrano of Brandon, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Eric Monzel of North Ferrisburg, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Robert Nicholls of New Haven, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Emma Nordmeyer of West Cornwall, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Rachelo Orr of Orwell, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology Barbara Papandrea of Orwell graduated with a Master of Arts in Education Kristy Pinkham of Brandon, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Admininstration Stephenie Pyne of Cornwall, graduated with a Associate of Science in Nursing Travis Rawson of Brandon, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Health Science Dillon Robinson of East Middlebury, graduated summa cum laude with a Associate of Science in Business Admininstration Hayley Savage of Orwell, graduated cum laude with a Associate of Science in Nursing Meghan Scott of Addison, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science
Shelby Sheehan of Vergennes, graduated with a Associate of Science in Nursing Viktoriya Smakhtina of Brandon, graduated magna cum laude with a Associate of Science in Nursing Molly Spaulding of Orwell, graduated with a Associate of Science in Nursing Jazmin Spear of Vergennes, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Social Work in Social Work, Sociology Nerissa Sweatt of Leicester, graduated summa cum laude with a Associate of Science in Nursing Kali Trautwein of Middlebury, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Education Christine Williams of Middlebury, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Jennifer Wolmuth of Sudbury, graduated with a Associate of Science in Nursing
CCV’s class of 2015 graduates
MIDDLEBURY Ñ The following students at the Community College of Vermont were awarded associate degrees: Addison Kara Bradford Rebecca Jimmo Kristin Nolan Bridport Lindsay Carl Bristol Amanda Demilt Trevor James Kevin Murtagh Cornwall Jennifer Pottinger East Middlebury Bridget Sullivan Tammy Willson Ferrisburgh Janette Dumont Hancock Jessie St. Clair Hinesburg Matthew Chase
Bonnie Kelley Robert Richards Middlebury Mallory Anderson Laura Ferguson Shanyn Leduc Michael Thomas New Haven Ashley Soule
North Ferrisburg Kayla Gaudette Rebecca Johnston Aaron Malaney Shelburne Ingrid French Lindsey Haddock McKinnan Ronagh-Mojdeh Alida Tallman
Tyson-Jerome White Shoreham Megan Hotte Vergennes Dale Eriksen Matthew Harder Alica Laplante Bruce MacIntire Jennifer OÕ Donnell
CCV dean’s list announced for 2015 MIDDLEBURY Ñ The following students at the Community College of Vermont were named to the spring 2015 deanÕ s List. This honor recognizes full-time students with a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.99. CCV is VermontÕ s second largest college, serving over 7,000 students each semester. Bristol William Elwell
Isabella Gracie Lincoln Lindsay Goodro Middlebury Selina Hurley Megan Kelley Orwell Michelle Rogals Panton Logan Lafleche Shelburne Umesh Acharya
Geoffrey Glore Starksboro Amber Doner Vergennes Joshua Cook Tasha Leone Chelsea Ross Waltham Leigh Higbee Whiting Katey Lafayette
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or a tiny state, Vermont has a long history of larger-thanlife personalitiesÑ from artists to rabble rousers, the fourteenth state has produced dozens of authors, two U.S. presidents, entertainers, and patriotic heroesÑ among others. Famous men and women have walked the landscape of the Green Mountain State since its founding in the 18th century. In this issue of North Country Living, we present the second in a series of mini biographies showcasing famous Vermonters from the past and present. We have chosen to assign our spotlighted celebrities form all four compass quadrants of the stateÑ northwest, northeast, southwest and southeast. We thank the State of Vermont, the Vermont Historical Society, the Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, and the Vermont Welcome Center in Fair Haven for assistance in planning this series. Orson Bean (1928 - ) Actor, humorist Burlington, VT Entertainer Orson Bean is a familiar face to American baby boomers. Immortalized in the title role in the 1960 CBS-TV Twilight Zone series episode Ò Mr. BevisÓ , Bean went on to appear on stage as well as in several popular television shows and movies. He is fondly remembered for his witty appearances on NBC-TVÕ s Ò The Tonight ShowÓ during the 1960s and 1970s, and as one of the funniest panelists on the game show Ò To Tell the TruthÓ . Born as Dallas Burrows in Burlington, Bean is the son of Marian (Pollard) Ainsworth and George Burrows. His Vermont father is famous, too, as one of the founders of the ACLU, the American Civil Liberties Union. Bean is a cousin of Calvin Coolidge, another native Vermonter, who was President of the United States when the actor-humorist was an infant. Alive and well, Bean lives in the Los Angeles area.
www.addision-eagle.com Ò SuzyÓ Chaffee (1946 - ) Athlete, celebrity Rutland, VT Olympic skier and television personality Suzanne Ò SuzyÓ Chaffee was born Rutland where her mother taught her to ski on VermontÕ s mountain slopes at the age of three. As a teen, Chaffee nabbed a place on the U.S. Ski Team. By the time of the 1968 Winter Olymoics, Chaffee had advanced rapidly in skiing and was named captain of the U.S. womenÕ s team. Even though she retired from racing after the Ô 68 Olympics in France, she continued to win championships in various international freestyle skiing events. As luck would have it, Chaffee became best known for a series of television commercials for ChapStick during the 1970s and Ô 80s. The ads can still be seen on YouTube where they are viewed daily by thousands. Chaffee was enshirned in the National Ski Hall of Fame in 1988. She lives in Arizona today. Joseph Smith (1805 - 1845) Prophet, founder of Mormonism Sharon, VT Vermonter Joseph Smith is America’s first homegrown religious prophet. He was born in Sharon, Vt., to Joseph Smith, Sr., and Lucy Mack Smith. Life in Sharon was difficult for the Smiths. In 1812, little Joseph was suffred from a bone infection which left him partially crippled. According to most accounts, Smith used crutches to hobble the family farm for several years. Then, in 1817, after several business failures, the elder Smith moved the family to Palmyra, N.Y., where he started a 100-acre farm in the area. Later in life, Joseph Smith, Jr., married and his wife Emma bore him 11 children. In 1820, Smith received a vision while praying for divine guidance in the woods near his New York home. He believed that the Judeo-Christan God appeared to him in a vision and informed him that all his sins were forgiven. God also told Smith that all cchurches had Ò turned aside from the gospel.Ó This unique, highly personal vision became the basis of the Mormon Church. Today, a beautiful granite obelsik, the Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial, stands on a hill above the White River on the site where the prophet was born.
The Vermont Eagle • July 11, 2015 | 13 John Deere (1804 - 1886) Inventor Rutland, VT Inventor John Deere spent his youth in both Rutland and Middlebury, however, he made his fortune elsewhere. Best known as the man who invented the steel plow, Deere founded Deere & Company, a powerhouse in the world of agriculture. Deere began his career as a blacksmith in Rutland and later opened a shop in downtown Middlebury. In Vermont, Deere was already making farm implements as well as bicycles. As a young man, he demonstrated his brilliant mind for inventiveness. But things did not go well for DeereÕ s business. By 1836, his struggling smithy was facing bankruptcy. Rather than face the rabid creditors who were hounding him in Vermont, Deere quietly moved his family to Illinois in order to pick up the pieces and start again. By 1842, DeereÕ s new business showed great promiseÑ the rest as they say is history and the phrase Ò Runs like a DeereÓ became world famous. If he were alive today, DeereÕ s personal fortune would be worth in excess of $40 billion Damon Wayans Jr. (1982 - ) Comedian, actor, writer Huntington, VT Show business is in the blood of Damon Wayans Jr.. The talented performer, born at his grandmotherÕ s home in Huntington, is the son of comedian and actor Damon Wayans. As a youngster, Wayans moved to Los Angeles where he made his film debut at age 11 in the film “Blank Man”. Even while studying film animation and art, the youthful Wayans auditioned for roles on Ò My Wife and KidsÓ . At age 20, he became the youngest television staff writer in Hollywood history. Wayans breakthrough roles were as Brad in the ABC-TV series “Happy Endings” and as Coach in the Fox-TV series “New Girl”. Last year, Wayans received rave reviews for his starring role in the film “Let’s Be Cops”. According to Wayans publicist Cecy Galvan, the actor “continues honing his stand-up skills, performing in comedy clubs across the country, while further pursuing his crafts of acting and writing.Ó For more quick looks at more famous Vermonters, see upcoming issues of the EagleÕ s sister publication, North Country Living magazine, free on local news stands.
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Ring-a-ding-ding all summer long MIDDLEBURY Ñ Starting July 3 the Middlebury CollegeÕ s 30th Annual Carillon Series will treat audiences to free performances on Fridays at 5 p.m. from early July through mid-August, in and around Mead Memorial Chapel. Each year, musicians from around the world come to Middlebury to perform in the ChapelÕ s bell tower high above the College campus. All of the concerts, featuring Matthew is Carillonneur are free and open to the public, and can be enjoyed inside Mead Chapel or on the surrounding lawns. The 2015 Summer Carillon Concert season features a fine group of musicians, performing from the soaring tower of Mead Chapel. The melodic sounds of the carillon bells are a staple of summer life on the Middlebury campus. Pictured at right: George Matthew Jr., carillon
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BRANDON — Officials of the Neshobe Golf Club in Brandon have announced a list of upcoming entertainment events. The club features free, live entertainment every Friday night beginning at 7 p.m. Below are the seasonÕ s remaining events: July 17: The Keating Five Aug. 28: Neshobe Karaoke Party Sept. 11: Ten Rod Road The club also features a dinner special on Friday evening. The dinner is a $20, all-you-can-eat prime-rib buffet. Chicken, fish and all side dishes are included. Dinner runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Olson receives certification
ALL ABOARD! — Attendees of the week-long 2015 National Railway Historical Convention in Rutland enjoyed a day-long passenger excursion on the Vermont Railways Rutland-to-Burlington June 21. Taking place last week, the convention featured seven days of rare train rides, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities and historic tours. Roundhouse and facility tours were also planned. Vintage locomotive fans savored an excursion on the Saratoga & North Creek Railroad pulled by 1940s-era BL2 diesels, of which only a handful survive. Eagle photo
MIDDLEBURY Ñ Jeff Olson of Addison County Real Estate Achieves Certified Buyer Representative Designation George Brewer, principal broker and owner of Addison County Real Estate in Middlebury, has announced that an agent with his firm, Jeff Olson, has become a Certified Buyer Representative. Said Brewer, Ò Buyer representatives work to protect the interests of buyers by providing complete and professional guidance throughout the buying process. The buyer agentÕ s role is to be the advocate for the purchaser in every aspect of the real estate transaction from locating and evaluating properties to negotiating the transaction.Ó To earn the CBR designation, an agent completes extensive training (22.5 classroom hours or an equivalent).
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LOGGING. LAND CLEARING. TIMBER MARKETING. Double Average Pay Immediately to Land Owner on Timber & Low Grade Chip Wood. Neat Forestry. 518-643-9436 WANTED TO BUY ADVERTISE to 10 Million Homes across the USA! Place your ad in over 140 community newspapers, with circulation totaling over 10 million homes. Contact Independent Free Papers of America IFPA at danielleburnett-ifpa@live.com or visit our website cadnetads.com for more information CASH PAID- up to $25/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAYPAYMENT.1-800371-1136
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North Creek, 2 bedroom, nonsmoking, heat included, $650/mo. 518-251-2794. Pad Factory by the River Apartments, nice 2 bedroom, 1st fllor includes heat & parking, new carpets, no pets/no smoking, 1 year lease, security & references required, $675/mo. 518-338-7213. PORT HENRY. 2BR Apartment. Near Downtown, Walking distance to grocery store, shopping, services, $500. Plus security deposite. 802-363-3341.
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Ticonderoga – 1 bdrm apartment on Warner Hill Rd. Range & Refrig incl, cable avail. No pets. No Smoking. 518-585-6832.
Scrap Metal & Scrap Cars. We will pick up all. Call Jerry 518586-6943
Schroon Lake, 2 bdrm/2 bath, incl lawn mowing, garbage & snow removal, country setting. Call for info 518-532-9538 or 518-796-1865
WANTS TO PURCHASE minerals and other oil & gas interests. Send details P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co 80201 Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201
REAL ESTATE SALES Tennessee Lakefront Community, OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE, beautiful lake and mountain views, private marina, starting at $24,900 call 1-877-513-8015 for more information
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FARM Our Hunters will Pay Top $$$ To hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet & Quote. 1-866-309-1507 www.BaseCampLeasing.com 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 Here's your year round or summer home, needs work, $70,000. 518-494-3934. LAND 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.
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North Creek Efficiency Units for working adults, all util & cable TV include, NO security, furnished laundry room, $125/wk. 518-2514460
Port Henry Duplex Apartment Building, completely renoved, excellent rental history, some owner financing avail, $69K. 518-5468247
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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
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PROPERTY FOR SALE: Rand Hill Road, Scenic 11.67 Wooded Acres, Borders State Land. Private Sale. 518-492-7178. 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
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
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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
TICONDEROGA MT VISTA APTS – 1bdrm, ground floor, $528+. Appliances/trash/snow included. No smokers. Rental assistance may be avail; must meet eligibility requirements. 518-584-4543 NYS TDD Relay Service 1-800-421-1220 Handicap Accessible, Equal Housing Opportunity Chilson – 4 bedroom home, $700/mo, does not include utilities. 518-585-6453.
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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 frame barn w/elect & oil heat. Zones residential. Can be converted or build new. Beautiful spot & minutes to the Northway or Ticonderoga, $60K. Purdy Realty, LLC 384-1117 Call Frank Villanova 878-4275 Cell LAKE LUZERNE AREA, 723 Wooded Acres: Price reduced. Long road frontage. Year round accessibility. Electric. Pond & stream. Borders large tract of State Forest. Excellent investment! Call Alton Makely 518-231-0304.
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