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BRISTOL | As the investigation continues into the Dec. 3 shooting that involved two state troopers, Vermont State Police officials are identifying the man who was shot as Greg West, 28, of Bristol. West is a resident of the Lower Notch Road home where the incident occurred. At about 9:50 p.m. on Dec. 3, a 911 call was placed from a relative of West’s at the Lower Notch Road home. The caller reported that West was intoxicated, threatening and had damaged the home, and that there were several children inside. The caller also indicated that West had a shotgun. Two state troopers and an officer with the Bristol Police Department responded to the residence (see below). They encountered West on the steep driveway between the home and Lower Notch Road. The troopers and the officer had several verbal exchanges with West, trying to deescalate the situation, offering to get help for West and encouraging him to put down the shotgun. West ultimately refused to drop the shotgun, and the two troopers fired multiple rounds from their patrol rifles, striking West multiple times. The troopers and the Bristol officer then immediately rendered first aid to West and called an ambulance to the scene. Rescue crews brought West to a medical helicopter, which airlifted him to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. West underwent surgery and was in critical but stable condition as of 9 a.m. on Dec. 4. See SHOOTING » pg. 5
Thirty-five years ago in December 1984, the first Messiah Sing took place. Nearly every year since then, the event has become a joyous community event, now attracting singers and orchestra players who arrive at Middlebury’s historic Congregational Church to make music together on the Sunday afternoon before Christmas each year. Photo by James P. Blair
Holiday “Messiah” returns to Middlebury Annual “Messiah Sing” at UCC, Dec. 22 MIDDL E BURY | T he M iddlebur y Congregational Church once again hosts the area’s annual “Messiah Sing” that each year attracts hundreds of singers and players from throughout Addison County and beyond. Jeff Rehbach, conductor of the Middlebury College Community Chorus, leads the singalong of this famous work by George Frederic Handel for choir and orchestra. Come join friends and neighbors for a joyous afternoon of community music-making at Middlebury’s Congregational Church, beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22. Singers, instrumentalists and all who enjoy
music are warmly welcomed to sing and play, or simply to watch and listen. Thirty-five years ago in December 1984, Middlebury’s first Messiah Sing took place. Nearly every year since then, the event has become a joyous community event, now attracting singers and orchestra players who arrive at the historic Congregational Church to make music together on the Sunday afternoon before Christmas each year. This year’s reading continues the tradition of featuring soloists drawn from Middlebury and other communities throughout Vermont, with Leila McVeigh, Jessica Allen, Erin Grainger, Adam Hall, Jack DesBois, and Jim Wright. Solo numbers will be accompanied by string players from our nearby towns, villages and family members, including Emily Sunderman, Molly Bidwell, Hilary Hatch,
and Robert Battey. Middlebury College Choir director Jeff Buettner will be at the keyboard. A listing of chorus works may be found on the community chorus web page at go.middlebury.edu/messiah-sing. Chorus music and orchestra parts (for strings and oboe/flute) are provided, as we read many of the finest choruses from this beloved oratorio. If you have your own copy of the Messiah, please bring it along. If you plan to play in the orchestra, please bring a music stand and arrive fifteen minutes early. The Middlebury Community Chorus provides refreshments for all to enjoy during intermission. A $5-10 contribution ($10-20/family) is requested at the door. For more information, email rehbach@middlebury.edu or leave a message at 802-989-7355. ■
THE IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL CHRISTMAS TREES
Werner family welcome Gov. Scott From Staff & News Reports THE EAGLE
MIDDLEBURY | Vermont Gov. Phil Scott and Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts visited the Werner Tree Farm in Middlebury last month to
celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season with the help of Vermont’s farmers. The trees cut during this visit will decorate the Pavilion Building in Montpelier, which houses the governor’s office. “As we enter the holiday season, Vermont and its people, including our farmers, offer so many reasons to celebrate,” said Scott. “This is a time of year to take note of the good and unite around the true meaning behind each of the season’s traditions: togetherness, community and hope.” See CHRISTMAS TREES » pg. 3
Many residents in Addison County, and elsewhere in Vermont, are homeowners. Census estimates show that owners live in 72.23% of the occupied housing units in the state. Pictured: Buttolph Acres neighborhood in Middlebury.
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Gov. Phil Scott was back in Middlebury after his recent Capitol for a Day visit to Addison County. This time, Scott was joined by Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts on a visit to the Werner Tree Farm, located on Painter Road, in Middlebury on the morning of Nov. 27 to celebrate the Christmas tree cutting tradition with the help of Vermont’s farmers. The trees cut during the visit now decorate the Pavilion Building in Montpelier, which houses the Governor’s Office. Pictured are David Werner, Amanda Werner, Governor Scott, Cheryl Werner, Will Werner, and Annie the dog. Photo provided
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DEAN is currently living with his guardian while Homeward Bound helps find him a new home. Dean is a sweet older dog who needs help finding a new home because his lifelong owner has to move out of the country and can’t take him with her. Dean is very loved and his current family wants only the best for him. Dean isn’t able to live with other animals and would do best in an adult home or a home with older children; he doesn’t have any particular issues with children, but hasn’t spent a lot of time with them. He is still a very active guy, despite his 8 years, is fully housebroken and is able to be alone in your home when you’re at work. He has been through obedience school and had consistent home training – he can sit, stay, and walk well on leash. He also loves to go for car rides and play outside. Dean is a rough player, likes to play with stuffed toys and is loyal and loving. His owner says, “he is the perfect amount of active and lazy – he needs his three walks a day, but likes to be in bed by 8 p.m. and unless pressured won’t be elect to move until 9 a.m.” He is a smart and caring dog who is very attached to his current guardian and needs a nurturing next owner. If you think you can give Dean a loving home for the rest of his days, please email his guardian Alex at coll. alexandra@yahoo.com. ■ Hannah Manley, Director of Development Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society | 802-388-1100 ext. 224 You can include Homeward Bound in your will. Ask me how.
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According to the firm’s Stephanie Horan, a mortgage, savings and retirement expert, “Many residents in Vermont are homeowners. Census estimates show that owners live in 72.23% of the occupied housing units in the state, the second-highest percentage for this metric. Vermont also has the eighth-lowest measure of income inequality, with a Gini coefficient of 0.45, and the seventhhighest middle-class job growth from 2014 through 2018, at 30%.” The Gini coefficient (or Gini index or Gini ratio) is a statistical means used by economists to measure income or wealth distribution on a national level. “Middle class families, who typically dream of taking out a mortgage to buy a home and elevating their station in life, are the backbone of America,” according to Horan. “…The middle class is generally defined as households with incomes between two-thirds to double that of the national median household income. As a result of data availability, we defined middle class as households earning between $35,000 and $100,000 for the purposes of this study… .” ■
LEICESTER | Along U.S. Route 7 in Leicester, a short distance south of the famous Gorilla-VW Beetle landmark is another sign many people must wonder about. The large sign reads “Camp Tiger Ted”. What is Camp Tiger Ted and of their own and they told me he was amazing how friendly, touchable, huggable, loving he was. The workawayers would who is Tiger Ted? Camp Tiger Ted is the home of “workawayer” host David Rose. feed and care for him as they loved him so much. After the workawayers would depart I would keep in contact with Workaway is an organization that allows a person, busithem and when they would write me it was ness, or family, to host a person or not how are you David? But always first it persons from the U.S. or any country in was ‘how is Tiger Ted?’” the world. These traveling people stay Rose said that Ted was an outdoor cat. with a host for the purpose of experiFirst he lived under the guest log cabin, encing America and learning a skill. but three years ago, a woman named Maria “During the past few years I have from Denmark suggested he build Tiger Ted hosted some 52 persons from all over a sun porch condo. “It consisted of a sun the world,” according to Rose. “They porch with a passage to another sleeping stay from a few weeks to several room,” Rose said. “It was heated. To the months. I teach them woodworking, many workawayers who came and went swing dancing, piano in exchange Tiger was always a regular, huge topic. for them helping me for a few hours Tiger took care of the mouse issue and the a week. No money is involved. My workawayers took care of him.” guests have been from over thirty Recently, Ashley, a Killington resort ski countries. Denmark, Sweden, Norway, instructor stayed in Rose’s guest log cabin Switzerland, Germany, England, for three weeks. France, Holland, India, Vietnam, “Of course she fell for Tiger Ted and Australia and many more.” Tiger for her,” Rose said. “One day she This brings us to how Tiger Ted was about to drive off in her car. I noticed became truly world famous. she was in the car for a long time going “I acquired Ted as a baby six years nowhere. Tiger had jumped into her car ago when I first bought this property and onto her lap, he had instantly gone of 13 acres,” according to Rose. “I to sleep and Ashley didn’t have the heart Tiger Ted’s brief life and times decided to name him Tiger Ted. You to move or wake him so her sad there for are fondly recalled at Camp Tiger see there was a mouse problem. Now Ted located along U.S. Route 7 in half an hour with Tiger sleeping on her lap I have never owned a cat so I didn’t in the car. This is how it was all the time.” know how cats are suppose to act. Leicester, Vermont. Rose added that guest Edita from Photo courtesy of David Rose To me Tiger was this adorable feline Lithuania was visiting the camp for the who followed me around as I lived in second time. She knew Tiger Ted from her visit last year. a camper and built my home. So just over 3 years ago I dis“Tiger didn’t seem well and we took him to the vet in Brandon,” Rose said. “He had a sore in his month, he got a shot. I figured he would be well in a few days. Four days ago he stopped eating and slept all day and night. Suddenly, Tiger could hardly walk and I immediately took him to the vet. The vet tested his blood. Tiger suffered from total kidney failure and as the vet told me, no amount of medicine or money could save Tiger. They put Tiger to sleep as I held him. I brought Tiger home and buried him on the property he roamed. The hardest part was writing so many friends of Tiger passing. All his friends from around the world were shocked and so sad. But as Miriam from Italy said, ‘Tiger was the best cat in the world.’” According to Rose, another workawayer, Claudia from Germany, said Tiger lived a good life, free to roam and had so many friends from around the world who dearly loved covered this workaway program and started having guests. him. She said, “how many cats can say that about their life?” Well, that’s when I came to know Tiger was no ordinary cat. Farewell Tiger Ted. You were a special cat with a special Everyone fell madly in love with Tiger, many guests had cats feeling for international diplomacy. ■
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Middlebury College archives information for nearly 75 railroads, in addition to the Rutland Railroad. Pictured: Joseph Watson examines engineering blueprints in 2018. Photo by Lou Varricchio
Railroads of the past live on By Lou Varricchio THE EAGLE
MIDDLEBURY | The mighty Rutland Railroad was one of America’s greatest railways until its contentious demise in 1963 brought on by a labor strike. Middlebury College’s Special Collections, housed in the Davis Family Library’s lower level, has become the home to both the railroad’s historic record of corporate annual reports, board meeting minutes, correspondence, train schedules, tickets, tariffs, and other ephemera, along with a collection of photographs which document the rise and fall of one of America’s finest jewel-in-the crown railroads. The archives, conceived by Middlebury College’s Hans Raum, also contain information for nearly 75 railroads, in addition to the Rutland Railroad. Middlebury College’s Joseph Watson is the preservation manager and archives associate of the Special Collections. He is the shepherd in the hills, so to speak, watching over his flock of the rare and unusual. But the railroad material is just a small part of Special Collections. “I monitor the environment of the collection, work with various researchers, and keep it active and a living thing,” Watson told the Eagle last year. “We think it’s the best way for you to make sense of the stories and events of the past.” No white gloves are needed in Special Collections. The college team encourages interested parties to seek out “intimate and hands-on interactions” with the rare documents and objects in its archives.
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According to the 2017 USDA Census, there are 3,650 acres in Christmas tree production in Vermont across 70 farms. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the value of the Christmas tree industry in Vermont is more than $2.6 million. “Getting a fresh local tree brings us joy and happiness this time of year while also helping our Christmas tree growers by keeping the Green Mountains in agriculture,” said Secretary Tebbetts. “The toughest part is the endless choices we have at Vermont’s ‘cut and choose’ operations in every corner of the state.” Vermont holiday trees also decorate homes in New York City, Boston and Philadelphia each year, with thousands of
In addition to the Rutland Railroad archives, Middlebury’s Special Collections has an amazing archive of rare manuscripts, books, maps, an ancient recipe for beer from the time before Christ, American folk-music recordings, various college documents, selected honor student theses, valuable objects related to Henry David Thoreau’s “Walden Pond” (including fragments of the author’s original cabin), pop artist Andy Warhol’s Index, a miniature Bible, and a micro-sized Koran. There are two portions of the collection: thousands of photos documenting the landscape of rails, depots, signals, and mile markers, and corporate documents and albums going back to the 19th century. The Rutland Railroad made a big impact on the nation beyond the borders of Vermont. It was a model railroad by the late 1800s. Included in the collection are fragile, fading engineering blueprints depicting everything from signal lights to exhaust pipes. Among the various documents is a log book documenting the firing and rehiring of an employee for insubordination. Such a thing provides a day-to-day look at the human side of a Vermont company. The predecessor of the Rutland Railroad, the Rutland & Burlington Railroad, was chartered in 1843 and completed the first railroad here in 1849. By 1867, the Rutland Railroad was chartered as the R&B’s successor. There are many reasons for preserving Vermont’s rail history, just as a rebirth and reinvestment in railways is taking place in our own backyard, especially seen in downtown Middlebury’s rail improvements now underway. ■ Green Mountain trees sold in urban pop-up markets. In addition, visitors to Vermont participate in our holiday tradition by hauling home freshly cut trees. The Werner Tree Farm began farming Christmas trees near Middlebury in 1986. Multiple generations of the Werner family welcome the public to cut or pick their own tree, as do other cut-your-own tree farms across Vermont. Like the Werner family, Vermont’s many tree farmers take pride in the wide variety of natural trees and other working lands products available this time of year. “It’s a special time of year for our family,” said Cheryl Werner of Werner Tree Farm. “We love spreading joy and happiness at our Christmas Tree Farm. We are excited to have the governor join us to kick off the season.” ■
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Open your heart to the season
From the editor Winter-like weather comes early in Vermont. This year, here in the Champlain Valley, we had our first taste of the changing seasons by early November. And while there have been ups and downs in the temperature, it is looking like another special holiday season to cherish, whether you’re young or old. With the colder temperatures comes frozen precipitation, snow. Snow can be a chore or we can look
at it in another way: It can provide us with a silent, secret world nestled within the holiday bustle. When the snow is falling (and sticking to everything in sight) during the days leading up to-and including-Dec. 25, it makes us all children again, even if it’s only for an instant. In a metaphorical way, Christmas snow presents us with “magic moments” in which we can pause under the pines, or watch our footprints as we walk to collect greeting cards in the mailbox. Acting as nature’s sound muffler, a blanket of snow offers us many meditative, prayerful moments. So, why not take a walk in the snow? It
can be a time to think, time to count your blessings, time to plan, time to let go of the past. What follows is a new year with many new promises you may have never bothered to consider just a few weeks before. While you may think the modern world makes this ever more difficult, there are still many silent, holy places all around us. Seek them out. Over the years, I have often referred to Vermont’s beloved poet Robert Frost. Frost, who lived and taught locally, seemed to have captured the essence of the march of seasons through his award-winning poetry—“Whose woods these are
I think I know. His house is in the village though; he will not see me stopping here, to watch his woods fill up with snow… .” And here’s another quote about the season that gives me even deeper insights as I gaze at the snow outside my window; I like the quote although I don’t know who said it originally: “Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.” So, with all that said, we wish you happy holidays, warm winter cheer, and to all the very best in a promising new year. — The Editor ■
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Fixing education in Vermont By Don Turner GUEST COLUMNIST
Our education funding system is broken. We all know it. Ever since the passage of Act 60 in 1997 and Act 68 in 2003, Vermonters have been perpetually frustrated with our education financing system. And for good reasons. Vermont has the second highest property tax burden in the nation. Marry that with a declining student population and wild inequality in educational opportunities and outcomes between different regions in the state. The property tax burden and the declining student population represent the dangerous trends Governor Scott has pointed out, emphasized by his Administration’s calculation that we’re losing (on average) three students every day. However, this coming legislative session, we have a real opportunity to fundamentally change the way we fund education in Vermont in a way that will reduce overall property tax rates, reward wise spending decisions, and reduce inequalities. The root of the problem is the way education
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is paid for under the Act 60/68 model. Currently, we have a fundamental disconnect between the budgets Vermonters approve and the property tax bills they pay. The Vermont Department of Taxes estimates that approximately 68 percent of Vermont households are insulated from the full effects of a property tax increase, thanks to the socalled property tax adjustments like the Income Sensitivity program. Put simply, a vote for a dollar more of education spending doesn’t equate to an equal impact on one’s property tax bill. Compounding this problem is the use of a statewide Education Fund, where the spending decisions of one town impact the property tax rates of another town. In theory, this erodes local control. But in reality, it does much more than that: the Act 60 tax structure encourages spending increases that are unsustainable in the long run. Specifically, the Act 60 calculation of tax rates is based on “equalized per-pupil spending” when only roughly a third of this spending is actually supported by homestead property tax payers. There are two major steps to address these systemic issues. The first is to reverse the flawed incentive between districts. Rep. Beck has introduced H.198, which would do exactly that by creating a base spending amount for all districts and then apply the tax rate to only spending
above the base amount. This would have the effect of rewarding districts that spend realistically, instead of punishing them. The second step involves confronting the insulating impact of the property tax adjustments (PTAs). We currently spend roughly $170 million total on PTAs. That $170 million is tacked onto your property tax bills. If we reduce the size and scope of these adjustments, we can both a) more closely align school budget voting decisions with actual tax bills and b) reduce statewide property tax rates across the board. There are a number of ways to find efficiencies in the Income Sensitivity program. A small step in the right direction would be to asset-test Income Sensitivity adjustments, saving taxpayers an estimated $5 to $7 million a year in property taxes... Our education financing system is on a trajectory that, if unchanged, will continue to drive up costs and widen inequalities, despite a declining student population... It’s long past time we take these commonsense steps to fix the way we fund education in Vermont. Let’s unite around this effort, instead of continuing to open painful pieces of mail that contain ever-rising tax bills. ■ — Republican politician who served in the Vermont House of Representatives.
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It’s Christmas time and Vermont is front and center in holiday motion pictures, especially on TV’s Hallmark Channel. But perhaps the most famous movie which takes place in Vermont is “White Christmas”, a 1954 American musical directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen. Filmed in VistaVision and Technicolor, it features the songs of Irving Berlin. The movie depicts the fictional Vermont town of Pine Tree where the stars sing and dance. Note: This image is in the public domain in the U.S. because it was published between 1924 and 1977 without a copyright notice.
Crack down on robo calls
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On Dec. 4, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation to crack down on unwanted and predatory robocalls. The House vote was 417-3. The Senate is expected to approve the bill in the near future and send it to the desk of President Trump for his expected signature. “Vermonters are fed up with intrusive robocalls that are annoying at best and predatory at worst,” said Welch. “These calls often originate from scam artists intent on ripping off unsuspecting consumers, particularly seniors. This bill gives the FCC the tools it needs to be the cop on the beat to go after these bad actors.” Specifically, the TRACED Act will: Ensure the FCC has the authority to take decisive action to track down robocallers violating the law; Allow consumers to revoke prior consent to receive calls; Require carriers to offer callauthentication technology to
Vermont’s U.S. Rep. Peter Welch: “Vermonters are fed up with intrusive robocalls that are annoying at best and predatory at worst.” Photo by Lou Varricchio
consumers and small businesses— in rural and urban America—at no additional charge; Require opt-in or opt-out robocall blocking be offered at no additional charge to consumers; Require the FCC to work to stop one-ring scams; and Extend the statute of limitations from one to four years for robocallers violating the law. In May, Welch was joined at an airport press conference by Vermont Attorney General TJ Donovan and Shelburne senior Kathryn Ottinger to highlight legislation he cosponsored to tackle the problem. Ottinger shared her experience of being bombarded at her home by daily robo calls. During House debate on the bill, Welch spoke about how the bill would benefit Ottinger and other Vermonters. ■
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MIDDLEBURY | The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival continues its debut season of the MNFF Selects film series on Sunday, December 8, with the special holiday matinee screening of the utterly joyous gospel music documentary Amazing Grace, featuring the transcendent Aretha Franklin at the peak of her power. The film will screen at 2pm at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. For its inaugural edition, MNFF Selects presents The Biography Series: Fabulous Films About Fascinating People. Focused on rich and rewarding work from singular filmmakers, the series offers sterling films, both documentary and narrative, that illuminate the lives of complex and significant people whose achievements have touched us in myriad ways. The third film in the Selects series, Amazing Grace has a unique story worth noting. Originally directed and shot by the great Sydney Pollack over two days at Los Angeles’ New
Temple Missionary Baptist Church in 1972, the film was conceived as “the two-day-concert recording of what remains Franklin’s (and live gospel music’s) best and biggestselling album,” relates Wesley Morris in the New York Times. The album sold over two million copies in the United States alone and also won Franklin the 1973 Grammy for
Best Soul Gospel Performance. But the film was never released commercially despite its immense power because, as Mr. Morris points out, Ms. Franklin “objected to its release but also because there was a technical difficulty: Pollack left the dang clappers at home, or somewhere, meaning the sound couldn’t sync with the images.” Decades later, following Ms. Franklin’s passing, her family readily agreed to release the film. Thanks to the elaborate and truly painstaking work of the former music producer Alan Elliott, who is credited as a codirector, in syncing up the sound with great precision, the film has finally
emerged now to the delight of audiences around the world. In his glowing tribute to both the fi lm and Ms. Franklin’s performance, Justin Chang of the Los Angeles Times wrote that “the movie is an unmitigated joy. . . the rare making-of documentary that doesn’t just comment on but completely merges with its subject. The lift-you-to-the-rafters intensity of [Aretha] Franklin’s voice remains so pure and galvanic that “Amazing Grace” is one of the few movies you could watch with your eyes closed, though you would hardly want to.” As a bonus for our audience, Jason Grant, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Middlebury College, and a devotee of gospel music, will introduce Amazing Grace and lead a discussion following the fi lm screening. Professor Grant is also a musician who taught a seminar at the College last year on “The Gospel Music of the Black Church.” We hope our attendees will stay for what should be a most interesting conversation. Individual tickets to each film in the Series are $15 and can be purchased through the MNFF website, middfi lmfest.org, the Town Hall Theater website, townhalltheater. org, or by phone at 802-382-9222 or in person at the THT box office, Monday-Saturday, 12n-5pm. ■
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State launches “Let’s Talk Cannabis” By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
MIDDLEBURY | The state of Vermont has kicked off a new, online marijuana education campaign that is aimed at the state’s often unreported, high rate of cannabis use. But will it help stem growing marijuana use, especially by young people, locally? The Department of Health’s new “Let’s Talk Cannabis” campaign comes after legislative efforts to liberalize and legalize recreational marijuana and other cannabis by products. For example, it is now legal in the state to possess one ounce of marijuana (containing the psychoactive THC drug) for personal use by adults 21 years or older.
According to the Vermont Department of Health’s website, the number of Vermonters who try marijuana for the first time, between the ages of 12 and 17, is the highest in the nation. Thus, state Health Commissioner Mark Levine, M.D., is now on the stump promoting his agency’s “Let’s Talk Cannabis” campaign. The new effort is primarily a web resource of what Levine has termed “science-based information.” He noted that it is aimed at increasing awareness about cannabis and how it affects the body, brain and overall health. Levine said that “Let’s Talk Cannabis” offers facts, tips and other resources for multiple audiences which include youth, young adults, breastfeeding mothers, parents and health-care professionals.
“With changes in the legal landscape surrounding possession and use, it’s important that people understand how it can affect their health,” Levine said last week. “As with all substance use, consumption of cannabis can be unhealthy. ‘Let’s Talk Cannabis’ gives Vermonters the information they need to make safe and informed choices.” Levine was especially concerned about health problems linked to cannabis use, such as for women who breastfeed or who are pregnant. Levine noted that the department is especially interested in reaching young people. ■ Ver mont Health Commissioner Mark Levine, M.D. Photo provided
Smith to retire from Air Guard UVM grad joined USAF in 1989 BURLINGTON | U.S. Air Force Col. David Smith, commander, 158th Fighter Wing, announced he would retire from the Vermont Air National Guard. Smith informed women and men of the Vermont Air National Guard in a statement last week messaging his upcoming retirement after more than Col David Smith, commander, 30 years in the organization. 158th Fighter Wing, announced “It has been the honor of he would retire from the my life to serve in the Vermont Vermont Air National Guard. National Guard for more than USAF photo three decades. We have worked hard to continue the legacy of the Green Mountain Boys and I couldn’t be more proud of the women and men I serve alongside and the support we have received from the community.” After graduating from the University of Vermont in 1987, Smith joined the USAF and attended the Academy of Military Science in 1989, commissioning as a Second Lieutenant. Smith flew the F-16 for over two decades. He commanded at all levels while serving at the 158th Fighter Wing to include achieving the distinct position of 158th Fighter Wing commander. Under his leadership, Smith ensured that the 158th Fighter Wing was prepared for the F-35 Lightning II mission, where the first two arrived in September. “The F-35s are here, the program that so many worked so hard for is underway, and the Wing is in good hands thanks to the contributions of many. For me and my family, it’s the right time to pursue other opportunities and we are excited for what the future will hold after retirement,” Smith continued, “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the state and nation I love so much.” The adjutant general of the Vermont National Guard also shared a message with members of both Army and Air National Guard organizations on Smith’s leadership and thanked him for his service to the organization. “It has been an honor to serve with Colonel Smith. He will be missed and we all wish him the best in his retirement. I cannot thank Colonel Smith enough for his service, mentorship, care for our members and steadfast leadership,” said Brig. Gen. Knight, adjutant general, Vermont National Guard. Brig. Gen. Steven Lambrecht, air component commander, will command the 158th Fighter Wing and Col. Adam Rice, vice wing commander, will handle day-to-day operations. A change of command ceremony is scheduled for early next year. ■
Fresh gravel
According to Middlebury’s downtown bridge-rail project community liaison Jim Gish’s recent public update, Middlebury Area Land Trust’s John Derick reported that construction subcontractor ECI delivered gravel to Wright Park at no cost. This enabled TAM-Trail Around Middlebury volunteers to fix wet spots along the footpath. ECI’s crew includes many local residents; they were happy to have an opportunity to do something to benefit the TAM and other local residents. Photo courtesy of Jim Gish
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Detectives with the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit and Bureau of Criminal Investigations, joined by members of the Crime Scene Search Team and Field Force Division, are continuing to investigate the incident, from the domestic violence that is alleged to have occurred prior to police involvement through the circumstances surrounding the officer-involved shooting. The suspect who was shot by police is reported to be in critical but stable condition and undergoing surgery at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. Two Vermont State Police troopers and a Bristol police officer responding to a domestic violence call at a home
Lavoie named to state board By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
MIDDLEBURY | Last week Gov. Phil Scott announced the appointment of Kathy Lavoie to the Vermont Board of Education. From 2000-2008 Lavoiee served in the Vermont House of Representatives, and previously served as executive director of the Workforce Investment Board.
Her appointment, which fills a vacancy on the education board, began Nov. 18 and expires on Febr. 28, 2021. “Kathy has been a leader in her community and our state, and has a long history of public service,” said Scott. “As we work to build a cradleto-career education system Kathie Lavoie
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and technical education and trades training, Kathy’s experience will add an important perspective to the Board.” “I want to thank Governor Scott for the confidence he’s placed in me,” said Lavoie. “I look forward to getting to work and doing my part to help ensure every Vermont child has access to a quality education system that prepares them for an impactful career right here in Vermont.” ■
on Lower Notch Road in Bristol were confronted by a suspect armed with a firearm late on the nigh of Dec. 3. The preliminary investigation shows that after the suspect refused verbal commands to drop the weapon, the troopers fired at and struck the suspect. He was transported by helicopter to the University of Vermont Medical Center for treatment. His current status is unknown. No one else, including the two troopers, was injured during the encounter. The shooting occurred at about 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 3. The investigation into this incident is in its earliest stages and involves the state police’s Major Crime Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Crime Scene Search Team and Field Force Division.
The name of the suspect will be released following notification of relatives and further investigation. The VSP are identifying the two troopers who fired their patrol rifles as Robert Helm and Matthew Hood. They are both assigned to the New Haven Barracks. Helm joined the Vermont State Police in 2014 as a trooper at the Derby Barracks. He transferred to the New Haven Barracks in 2016, then worked on temporary assignment at the Rutland Barracks from 2017 to 2018 before returning to New Haven. Hood began work as a trooper at the Rutland Barracks in January 2018 before transferring to New Haven in November. The Bristol Police Department officer who also responded to the call is identified as Jori Fairbanks. ■
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BR A NDO N | A Rut land County resident has been na me d to t he Ver mont Supreme Cour t by Gov. Phil Scott. Judge Wi l l ia m “Bi l l” Cohen of Rutland County to the Vermont Supreme C ou r t a f ter ser v i ng 20 years as a Superior Court judge with distinction. Cohen grew up in Rutland County. He was a chair lift operator for Killington Mountain Resorts then went on to obtain a B.A. degree in environmental science from George Washington University, and a J.D. from Vermont Law School. “I am honored to serve t he people of t he state of Vermont and join an incredible team of justices on the Vermont Supreme Cour t,” sa id Cohen. “It has been my privilege to be a Vermont trial judge for the past 20 years and I w ill continue to work towards providing equal justice to all Vermonters as a member of the Vermont Supreme Court.” Cohen started his career as a deputy state’s attorney, followed by working in private practice in two separate law offices in Rutland County. During this time, his focus was primarily on statewide civil litigation. In 1999, Cohen was appointed as a Superior Court judge. He is currently presiding as a judge in Bennington and Rutland counties. Cohen will be sworn into office by Scott in a ceremony later this month. He replaces former Associate Justice Marilyn Skoglund, who retired in September. ■
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MIDDLEBURY | Four members of the Middlebury College field hockey team were honored when the NFHCA (National Field Hockey Coaches Association) announced its All-Region teams. Senior Marissa Baker (Darien, Connecticut), junior Erin Nicholas (Scarsdale, New York) and first-year player Katie George (North Kingstown, Rhode Island) were all First-Team All-New England West selections, while senior Alison Denby (Wilmette, Illinois) earned a spot on the second team. Nicholas was deemed the regional player of the year for the second-straight season. The group helped lead the Panthers to a 21-1 record en route to their third-straight NCAA Championship and fourth in the last five years. Nicholas became the first NESCAC Player to be named Rookie of the Year and then win backto-back Player of the Year honors. She finished the season tied for the team-lead with 29 points, while ranking second with 11 goals and seven assists. All five of those statistics are among the top-five in the NESCAC. Nicholas led the league with six game-winning goals in 2019.
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Justin and Emily Rose are Addison County registered piano technicians. The couple opened their new showroom offering Steinway-designed Boston and Essex pianos. Married in 2017, they have expanded their individual tuning and repair businesses to create the Piano Gallery, a boutique service shop and showroom in North Ferrisburgh, located halfway between Burlington and Middlebury. The showroom features a range of new upright and grand pianos as well as fine piano accessories and children’s toy pianos. Photo provided
Vergennes church has busy Christmas calendar VERGENNES | The following Christmas holiday activities are scheduled at the Victory Baptist Church located at 862 U.S. Route 7 in Vergennes . The public is welcome: Sundays 9:45 a.m. Bible Hour for all ages 11 am Worship Service & Children’s Church 6 pm Evening Worship Service Wednesday 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study, AWANA Program for children 3 years old-sixth grade, and Youth 180 for seventh to12th grade. Sunday, Dec. 15, 6 p.m., Teen and Children Christmas Program Wednesday, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m., Community Caroling Prayer and Bible
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2019 BUICK
Stock #: 2833 Mileage: 42,305
ENCORE
MSRP $27,890 Discount $1,000 $4,000 2013Rebate CHEVROLET NOW $22,890 MALIBU 4DR SAVE $5,000
Stock #: 2809 all available rebates. On approved credit. See Dealer for includes details. Offer expires 7/31/19. Mileage: 41,381
2015 BUICK ENCLAVE 4DR
2018 CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 1500
2019 BUICK
$12,995
Stk # 197156 Price plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees. Price
Stockincludes #: 2791A all available rebates. See Dealer for details. Offer expires 7/31/19. Mileage: 100,468
MSRP $50,715 Discount $5,000 Rebate $2,000 NOW $43,715 Only 1 Left
VEHICLELACROSSE SPECIALS
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$5,995
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2019 CHEVROLET MSRP $36,795 LT TRAX Emp. Price $33,000 Rebate $4,750
NOW $28,250
Stk # 181011 Price plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees. Price includes all available rebates. On approved credit. See Dealer for details. Offer expires 7/31/19
2019 CHEVROLET
Stk# 197039 Price plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees. Price includes all available rebates. On approved credit. See Dealer for details. Expires 7/31/19.
Stk # 197077 Price plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees. Price includes all available rebates. On approved credit. See Dealer for details. Offer expires 7/31/19
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SILVERADO 2500
NOW COLORADO CREW CAB $20,593 SAVE $7,297
EQUINOX $27,462 SAVE $8,438
Stk# 194045 *Price plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees. Price includes all available rebates. ^76-month lease, 10,000 miles/year. Plus acquisition, tax, title, license, and dealer document fee extra. On approved credit. No security deposit required. Must have current GM lease in household. Price includes all available rebates. Additional charges may apply at lease termination. Not valid with any other offer. See Dealer for details. Expires 7/31/19.
MSRP $26,895 Discount $2,000 Rebate $1,500 NOW $23,395 Only 3 left
$27,890 $26,093 $5,500
$12,995
Stk # 194042 Price plus tax, tag, acquisition and dealer fees.
Stock Price #: 2846 includes all available rebates. On approved credit. See Dealer for details. Offer expires 7/31/19. Mileage: 10,276
2014 KIA OPTIMA 4DR 2011 HONDA
CR-V SE
10,995
$
Stock #: 177122B Mileage: 118,327
2013 CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 1500 EXT CAB LT
17,995
$
Stock #: 197103A Mileage: 116,712
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IMPREZA
14,995
$
Stock #: 197120A Mileage: 61,107
2011 CHEVROLET
CRUZE
8,995
$
Stock #: 181016A Mileage: 52,332
2018 CHEVROLET
CRUZE LT
15,995
$
Stock #: 2783A Mileage: 36,675
$13,995 $
2016 CHEVROLET
COLORADO CREW CAB Z71
29,995
Stock #: 2827 Mileage: 55,103
Stock #: 197068A Mileage: 14,158
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20,995 $17,995 $
Stock #: 2782A
Mileage: 79,755 Stock #: 2829 Mileage: 43,194
2016 DODGE
CHALLENGER SXT
2016 CHEVROLET $ SILVERADO 1500 4DR
22,995
$27,995 Stock #: 197017D Mileage: 18,086
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22,995
Stock #: 197153A Mileage: 73,233
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