Addison 013113 Section A

Page 1

Budget set

Cruise control

The Middlebury town manager helped craft a town budget that will be put to voters. See Page 3A.

Dreamwork A group of artists will display and perform works at a Bristol gallery next week. See Page 13A.

The Commodore and Tiger boys each won comfortably on Tuesday and will meet on Friday. See 1B.

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Vol. 67 No. 5

Middlebury, Vermont ◆ Thursday, January 31, 2013 ◆

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Middlebury sees selectboard race

Three eyeing one vacancy on Bristol’s selectboard By XIAN CHIANG­WAREN BRISTOL — On Town Meeting T#.6/-10''/7#,(%(#-'$/?%""/"%U'"./:%'/ for a three­year seat on Bristol’s se­ "'7-=)#0(3/ D0%#,/ G)J6/ 2)1,/ M).'0$/ #,(/ V0%$/ I'0"''/ #""/ $+=*%--'(/ 9'-%­ -%),$/ 8)0/ 7#,(%(#7./ =./ -1'/ W/ 93*3/ ('#("%,'/ ),/ M),(#.3/ X,7+*=',-/ !#0)"/ L'""$/ $#%(/ %,/ T'7'*='0/ $1'/ ?)+"(/,)-/$''U/0'Y'"'7-%),3 G)J6/M).'0$/#,(/I'0"''/#0'/#""/#7­ tive members of the Bristol commu­ ,%-.6/-1)+;1/-1'./1#:'/(%:'0$'/#0'#$/ )8/'J9'0-%$'3 G)J6/ #/ R%,'$=+0;/ 9)"%7'/ )8&7'06/ %$/ #/ "%8'"),;/ D0%$-)"/ 0'$%(',-/ #,(/ -1'/ 90'$%(',-/ )8/ -1'/ D0%$-)"/ B'$7+'/ Z[+#(3/ R'/ $'0:'(/ ?%-1/ -1'/ D0%$­ -)"/ I)"%7'/ T'9#0-*',-/ 80)*/ 4>>\/ -)/ 4>Q>/ #,(/ 7+00',-"./ 1#$/ #/ $'#-/ ),/ -1'/ M)+,-/ @=0#1#*/ C,%),/ R%;1/ Z71))"/=)#0(6/?1%71/%$/$'-/-)/'J9%0'/ in March. “I’ve always been fairly active in -1'/ 7)**+,%-.6H/ G)J/ -)"(/ -1'/ Inde­ pendent/"#$-/?''U6/,)-%,;/-1#-/1'/1#(/ 7),$%('0'(/#/0+,/8)0/-1'/$'"'7-=)#0(/ for some time. M).'0$6/?1)/*#('/#,/+,$+77'$$­ 8+"/=%(/8)0/#/$'"'7-=)#0(/$'#-/%,/4>QQ/ #;#%,$-/ %,7+*=',-/ 2)1,/ NI''U'0H/ R'88'0,#,6/ $#%(/ -1#-/ 0+,,%,;/ 8)0/ -1'/ $'"'7-=)#0(/ $''*'(/ "%U'/ #/ N,#-+0#"/ ,'J-/$-'9H/#8-'0/.'#0$/)8/%,-'0'$-/#,(/ #7-%:%-./ ),/ 9"#,,%,;/ #,(/ ]),%,;/ %$­ sues. N^1'/$'"'7-=)#0(/?%""/$)),/0':%'?/ 71#,;'$/ -)/ D0%$-)"A$/ ]),%,;/ 0';+"#­ -%),$/8)0-17)*%,;/80)*/-1'/I"#,,%,;/ !)**%$$%),6/ #,(/ XA(/ "%U'/ -)/ 1#:'/ #/ 0)"'/ %,/ -1#-6H/ M).'0$/ $#%(3/ N^1'0'/ #0'/=%;/('7%$%),$/#1'#(/),/#/,'?/#,(/ %*90):'(/ &0'/ ('9#0-*',-/ 1'#([+#0­ -'0$6/#,(/-1'/[+'$-%),/)8/?1'-1'0/)+0/ 9)"%7'/ ('9#0-*',-/ $1)+"(/ 'J9#,(6/ #,(/%8/$)6/1)?/-1#-/*%;1-/?)0U3/@$/#/ M#%,/ Z-0''-/ 0'$%(',-/ #,(/ ()?,-)?,/ 90)9'0-./)?,'06/X/7#,/='/#,/#(:)7#-'/ 8)0/)+0/()?,-)?,3/D+-/='.),(/-1'$'/ %$$+'$6/ X/ O+$-/ ?#,-/ -)/ ()/ *./ 9#0-/ -)/

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Five candidates to run for three seats as Davis, Murray to take on incumbents By JOHN FLOWERS MXTTPKDCBc/ `/ M%(("'=+0./ voters on Town Meeting Day will ('7%('/#/&:'Y?#./0#7'/8)0/-10''/$9)-$/ ),/-1'%0/$'"'7-=)#0(6/?1%"'/L'.=0%(;'/ voters will settle contests for town 7"'0U/#,(/-0'#$+0'0/#$/-1#-/7)**+,%-./ =';%,$/-)/-+0,/-1'/9#;'/),/#,/'*=']­ ]"'*',-/$7#,(#"3 Those are some of the highlights '*'0;%,;/80)*/7#,(%(#-'/&"%,;$/*#('/ #-/ M%(("'=+0.Y#0'#/ -)?,/ 7"'0U$A/ )8­ &7'$/=./-1'/M),(#.6/2#,3/4d6/('#("%,'3/ @$/ 1#$/ ='',/ #/ -0',(6/ -1'0'/ #0'/ *)0'/ +,7),-'$-'(/'"'7-%),$/$"#-'(/8)0/M#071/ W/ -1#,/ -1'0'/ #0'/ 7),-'$-'(/ ),'$3/ D+-/ :)-'0$/ ?%""/ ('7%('/ #/ 8'?/ 0#7'$/ %,/ -1'/ @((%$),/ !',-0#"/ Z+9'0:%$)0./ C,%),/ -)?,$/)8/M%(("'=+0.6/D0%(9)0-6/!)0,­ ?#""6/B%9-),6/Z#"%$=+0.6/Z1)0'1#*/#,(/ L'.=0%(;'3 X,/ M%(("'=+0.6/ %,7+*=',-/ Z'"'7-­ *',/ S%7U/ @0-%*6/ ^0#:%$/ G)0='$/ #,(/ _#0./D#U'0/#0'/#""/0+,,%,;/8)0/0'Y'"'7­ -%),3/ !1#""',;'0$/^'(/ T#:%$/ #,(/ K0%7/

M+00#./1#:'/O)%,'(/-1'/&'"(/-)/*#U'/ it a race. Davis, 60, currently serves as chair­ *#,/)8/-1'/M%(("'=+0./T':'")9*',-/ B':%'?/ D)#0(/ ETBDF/ `/ #/ 9)$%-%),/ 1'/$#%(/1'/?)+"(/0'$%;,/$1)+"(/1'/='/ '"'7-'(/-)/-1'/$'"'7-=)#0(3/R'/%$/#/8)0­ mer member of the town’s planning 7)**%$$%),6/ ]),%,;/ =)#0(/ )8/ #(O+$-­ *',-6/ #,(/ 0'70'#-%),/ 7)+,7%"3/ R'/ %$/ #"$)/#/8)0*'0/*'*='0/)8/-1'/M%(("'­ bury Volunteer Ambulance Associa­ tion. NXA(/ "%U'/ -)/ ='7)*'/ *)0'/ %,:)":'(/ #,(/ $'0:'/ -1'/ 7)**+,%-./ %,/ #/ (%88'0­ ',-/ 7#9#7%-.6H/ T#:%$/ $#%(/ )8/ 1%$/ *#%,/ 0'#$),/8)0/0+,,%,;/8)0/-1'/$'"'7-=)#0(3 NX/ 1#:'/ #"?#.$/ 1#(/ -1)+;1-$/ )8/ 0+,,%,;/ 8)0/ -1'/ $'"'7-=)#0(/ #,(/ -1%$/ $''*'(/"%U'/#/;))(/-%*'/-)/()/%-3H T#:%$/ %$/ #/ $',%)0/ :%7'/ 90'$%(',-/ %,/ 71#0;'/)8/%,8)0*#-%),/$'0:%7'$/#,(/8#­ 7%"%-%'$/?%-1/-1'/M%(("'=+0.Y=#$'(/!)Y Operative Insurance Companies. (See Middlebury, Page 12A)

Benton, Jin to vie for city mayorship

One plate in the air CIRCUS SMIRKUS ARTIST­IN­RESIDENCE Joni White­Hansen teaches plate spinning to Ferrisburgh Central School kindergartners Robin and Katelyn Tuesday morning. The entire school worked with White­Hansen all week to prepare for a circus performance for the community on Friday. See more pho­ tos on Page 2A. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

(See Bristol, Page 16A)

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — Vergennes vot­ '0$/?%""/9%7U/#/,'?/*#.)0/%,/M#0716/ #$/ M#.)0/ M%71#'"/ T#,%'"$/ *#('/ ;))(/ ),/ 1%$/ 9"'(;'/ *#('/ '#0"./ %,/ 4>Q4/ ,)-/ -)/ $''U/ 0'Y'"'7-%),/ 8)0/ #/ fourth term. !%-./ 0'$%(',-$/ ?%""/ #"$)/ ('7%('/ #/ four­way race for three city council $'#-$/#*),;/-10''/%,7+*=',-$/#,(/#/ 8)0*'0/-?)Y-'0*/#"('0*#,3/ The marquee race for mayor will 9%-/%,7+*=',-/@"('0*#,/D%""/D',-),/ #;#%,$-/ 8)0*'0/ *#.)0/ #,(/ @"('0­ ?)*#,/@90%"/2%,3 Benton won election to the coun­ 7%"/%,/4>Q4/#$/-1'/-)9/:)-'Y;'--'0/%,/#/ 8)+0Y?#./0#7'/8)0/-10''/$'#-$3/R'/1#$/ been an active member of the panel, %,7"+(%,;/ -#U%,;/ -1'/ "'#(/ %,/ ?0%-%,;/

Fate of VUHS bonds at stake on Tuesday

Robert Frost letters unveiled Archive shows his thoughts on religion By XIAN CHIANG­WAREN BUFFALO, N.Y. — On the 50th anniversary of Robert Frost’s ('#-1/),/2#,3/456/#/0#0'/7)""'7-%),/ )8/ 90%:#-'/ #0-%8#7-$/ -1#-/ %,7"+('/ 0'"%;%)+$/*+$%,;$/(+0%,;/1%$/-%*'/ %,/<'0*),-/ #,(/ $1'(/ "%;1-/ ),/ -1'/ great poet’s personal beliefs will ='/*#('/#:#%"#="'/-)/-1'/9+="%7/8)0/ -1'/&0$-/-%*'3 The collection of letters, photo­ ;0#91$6/ #+(%)/ &"'$/ #,(/ )-1'0/ *#­ -'0%#"$/ %,7"+('$/ ):'0/ 4>/ .'#0$/ )8/ 7)00'$9),(',7'/ ='-?'',/ ),'/ )8/ @*'0%7#A$/;0'#-'$-/"%-'0#0./&;+0'$/ #,(/ 1%$/ 80%',(/ #,(/ B%9-),/ ,'%;1­ bor, Rabbi Victor Reichert. It was (),#-'(/-)/-1'/C,%:'0$%-./)8/D+8­ 8#")/ =./ B'%71'0-A$/ $),6/ 2),#-1#,6/ but substantial portions will be (%;%-#""./#071%:'(/#,(/*#('/#:#%"­ able online in the coming months. “The bits, the little pieces I’ve $'',/ )8/ E-1'%0/ 7)00'$9),(',7'F/ $+;;'$-/ -1#-/ B)='0-/ G0)$-/ 1#(/ #,/ intimacy with Reichert, a serious­ ,'$$/%,/-1'/"':'"/#,(/-),'/)8/-1'%0/ (%$7+$$%),$6/-1#-/?#$/90'--./0#0'6H/ $#%(/ 2#./ I#0%,%6/ @J%,,/ I0)8'$$)0/ )8/K,;"%$1/#,(/!0'#-%:'/L0%-%,;/#-/ M%(("'=+0./!)""';'/#,(/#/90)*%­ ,',-/G0)$-/$71)"#03/NG0)$-/1#(/-?)/ )0/ -10''/ *#O)0/ 80%',($1%9$/ %,/ 1%$/ "%8'6/ #,(/ B'%71'0-/ ?#$/ ),'/ )8/ -1'/ *)0'/%*9)0-#,-/),'$3H JONATHAN REICHERT POSES with some of the materials from his Robert Frost came to Ripton for father Rabbi Victor Reichert’s rare collection of Robert Frost materials -1'/ D0'#(/ P)#8/ L0%-'0$A/ !),8'0­ that were donated to the University of Buffalo archives. The collection ',7'/ %,/ -1'/ Q54>$3/ R'/ 9+071#$'(/ offers insights into Frost’s previously unknown spiritual beliefs. -1'/ R)*'0/ S)="'/ G#0*/ E,)?/ Photo by Douglas Levere/ (See Frost, Page 16A) Poetry Collection of the University Library, University of Buffalo

#/ 9)"%7./ ),/ 9#0U/ (%$9"#.$/ -1#-/ 9'0­ *%--'(/ -1'/ "),;Y$-#,(%,;/ !10%$-%#,/ 70e71'/ -)/ 0'*#%,/ -1'0'/ (+0%,;/ -1'/ ?%,-'0/1)"%(#./$'#$),3 2%,/ ?#$/ *#.)0/ 80)*/ 4>>W/ +,-%"/ 4>>\6/ ?1',/ $1'/ ")$-/ 1'0/ =%(/ 8)0/ 0'Y election to Daniels, then a former *+"-%Y-'0*/#"('0*#,3 L1',/ $1'/ ")$-/ -1#-/ 0#7'6/ 2%,/ $#%(/ $1'/?)+"(/0'-%0'/80)*/9+="%7/"%8'6/#-/ "'#$-/),7'/1'0/-'0*$/',('(/#$/#/<'0­ ;',,'$/ C,%),/ R%;1/ Z71))"/ (%0'7-)0/ E$1'/$'0:'(/QW/.'#0$F/#,(/#$/#/*'*­ ='0/)8/-1'/I#-0%7%#/@3/R#,,#8)0(/!#­ 0''0/!',-'0/=)#0(6/%,7"+(%,;/Qf/.'#0$/ as its chairwoman. 2%,6/ ?1)/ 1#$/ #"$)/ ='',/ %,:)":'(/ ?%-1/ )-1'0/ 1%;1Y90)&"'/ 7)**+,%-./ '88)0-$6/-1%$/?''U/$#%(/-1#-/?1',/$1'/ (See Vergennes, Page 3A)

By ANDY KIRKALDY <KB_KSSKZ/ `/ @((%$),/ Northwest Supervisory Union 0'$%(',-$/ ),/ ^+'$(#./ ?%""/ :)-'/ ),/ -?)/<'0;',,'$/C,%),/R%;1/Z71))"/ =),($/ -)-#"%,;/ ab34/ *%""%),/ -1#-/ ?)+"(/9#./8)0/*#O)0/%*90):'*',-$/ %,$%('/#,(/)+-$%('/-1'/$71))"3 (See ANwSU, Page 12A) THE OWNERS OF this Addison home are responding to a spate of residential break­ins by letting others know they have been victimized. A community forum on crime will be held at Addison Central School on Feb. 7. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Homeowners nervous after rash of burglaries !"#$%&'() *%$+,) -.#() #() $.+) /&($) %0) 1) $2%341&$)(+&#+()%*)$.+)#*5&+1(+)%0)67&­ glaries in Addison County. The second 41&$)2#88)0%57()%*)$.+)($1$+)4%8#5+'()*+2) 5&#9+3/:.$#*:)$%%8; By JOHN S. McCRIGHT @TTXZgS/ !gCS^c/ `/ @/ L'.­ =0%(;'/ 1)*')?,'0/ "'8-/ 1'0/ 0'$%(',7'/ 8)0/ #,/ 1)+0/ #,(/ ")7U'(/ ':'0./ ())0/ %,/ -1'/ 1)+$'3/ Z1'A(/ 1'#0(/ #=)+-/ #0'#/ =0'#UY%,$/ #,(/ 1'0/ 8#*%"./ ?#$/ -#U%,;/ precautions. NL'/ ?'0'/ 0'#""./ ")7U%,;/ )+0/ ())0$/ 8)0/-1'/&0$-/-%*'/#8-'0/4W/.'#0$/%,/<'0­ *),-6H/$1'/0'7#""'(3 NL'/;)-/1%-/#,.?#.3H L1',/ $1'/ 0'-+0,'(/ -1#-/ #8-'0,)),6/ -1'/1)*')?,'06/?1)/#$U'(/,)-/-)/='/ ,#*'(/$)/#$/,)-/-)/(0#?/*)0'/#--',­ -%),/ -)/ -1'/ 1)+$'6/ 8)+,(/ -1#-/ -1%':'$/

Addison County

By the way

The Middlebury College men’s 1#(/U%7U'(/%,/#/())0/#,(/$-)"'/N-',$/)8/ hockey team will have a “white­ -1)+$#,($/ )8/ ()""#0$/ ?)0-1/ )8/ $-+886H/ out” game on Friday. The game %,7"+(%,;/ %00'9"#7'#="'/ Q5-1Y7',-+0./ against Wesleyan begins at 7 p.m. jewelry. (See By the way, Page 16A) R'0/$-)0./1#$/='7)*'/#""/-))/7)*­ *),/%,/@((%$),/!)+,-./#$/)8/"#-'3/I)­ lice say that reports of home burglaries 1#:'/$9%U'(6/9#0-%7+"#0"./%,/-1'/,)0-1­ ern half of the county. Burglars are Obituaries ................................ 6A 7#$%,;/1)*'$/%,/0+0#"/#0'#$/#,(/$-0%U­ %,;/ ),/ ?''U(#.$/ ?1%"'/ 0'$%(',-$/ #0'/ !"#$$%&'($ ....................... 8B­11B Service Directory ............ 9B­10B #?#./#-/?)0U3 Entertainment ........................ 13A h':/P#,;',#+'0/$#%(/1'/8''"$/N:%)­ "#-'(H/#8-'0/1%$/1)*'/%,/@((%$),/?#$/ !)**+,%-./!#"',(#0 ...... 8A­10A =0)U',/ %,-)/ ),/ 2#,3/ Qd3/^1'/ =+0;"#0./ Sports ................................ 1B­4B 1#99','(/('$9%-'/-1'/8#7-/1'/1#(/-?)/ _'0*#,/$1'91'0($/%,/-1'/1)+$'/`/-1'/ assailant got into a room to which the ();$/(%(/,)-/1#:'/#77'$$3 (See Break­ins, Page 14A)

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PAGE 2A — Addison Independent, Thursday, January 31, 2013

Joining the circus FERRISBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL students worked with Circus Smirkus artist­in­residence Joni White­ Hansen all week to learn circus arts for a community performance set for Friday night. On Tuesday White­ Hansen taught the students how to spin plates on the end of a stick while performing a variety of tricks. Pictured, clockwise from right, fourth­graders Chloe, Marticka and Reagan try to keep a plate in the air; Chloe celebrates completing a trick; Emma and Pearl pass a plate; the kindergarten class says goodbye to White­Hansen after class; and Marticka and Reagan concentrate on one plate together. Independent photos/Trent Campbell

Addison Independent, Thursday, January 31, 2013 â€” PAGE 3A

Holzapfel to challenge Lawrence By ANDY KIRKALDY FERRISBURGH â€” Residents of Addison County’s third­largest town will have a choice on Town W''%#$:&\)9&%()%&3"8,*&8$.')%&)&75E year veteran of its selectboard. Ferrisburgh selectboard chair­ woman Loretta Lawrence is in Fer­ risburgh’s only contested race: She is facing a challenge from Arabella Holzapfel, whose most recent ap­ pearance in the public eye came in 5675& ).& )& ,".#$:& 3)$*#*)%'& 1"-& %('& district of the Vermont House that includes Ferrisburgh, Addison, Pan­ ton, Vergennes and Waltham. Lawrence, a longtime town resi­ dent who for years has worked as the administrative assistant at Ferris­ A8-:(&Y'$%-),&V3("",/&2).&+-.%&','3%­ ed to the Ferrisburgh selectboard in 5667@&V('&().&.'-<'*&).&3()#-2"4)$& for the past several years.Â

Holzapfel has twice run for the D"8.'&).&)&\'4"3-)%/&+-.%&#$&5666& )$*& %('$& #$& 5675@& D",L)!1',& 3)4'& %"&]'-4"$%&#$&7P?Q&).&)&^$#<'-.#%9& of Vermont graduate student and has worked at the Middlebury Col­ lege library for two decades. There, she oversees the college’s database of on­line publications. Lawrence and Holzapfel will each be seeking a three­year term. The terms of two other Ferris­ burgh selectboard members will also expire in March. Sally Dan­ 9"2/&2("&().&.'-<'*&.#$3'&566=/&#.& running unopposed for another two years. James Benoit, who the board )!!"#$%'*& #$& 5675& %"& +,,& )& .')%& left vacant when Kieran Kilbride moved out of town, is unopposed 1"-&%('&+$),&%2"&9')-.&"1&_#,A-#*';.& term. Four terms on the FerrisburghÂ

Central School board are also ex­ piring on Town Meeting Day, and one candidate for each opening +,'*& !'%#%#"$.& A9& W"$*)9;.& *')*­ line. Incumbent Bill Clark is seeking two years, while two board mem­ bers who were appointed last year %"& +,,& <)3)$3#'.& )-'& .''0#$:& ','3­ %#"$&1"-&%('&+-.%&%#4'/&_)%#'&`"9,'& for two years and Julie Gramling for three years. Newcomer Chris­ %"!('-&_)9()-%&+,'*&1"-&%('&1"8-%(& opening, a one­year term. Two openings for town auditors went begging on Monday, while )8*#%"-& U".'!(& `,).#8.& +,'*& %"& -'­ tain his position. All positions will be decided by Australian balloting on Town Meeting Day. Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent.com.

VergennesÂ

Community servers THE OTTER VALLEY Union High School wrestling team traveled on Jan. 21 to the Open Door Mission in Rutland. The team served meals and helped restock supplies.

Middlebury sets 2013­14 budget

(Continued from Page 1A) munity Resource Council. left those posts she wanted to focus Benton said he almost decided her volunteering more on an individ­ to run by â€œdefaultâ€? when Daniels ual basis, and she has since served 3"$+-4'*& (#.& 5675& *'3#.#"$& $"%& %"& as a mentor to John Graham Shelter run again and other members of the residents, helped with Bixby Library 3"8$3#,& .)#*& %('9& 3"8,*& $"%& +$*& %('& book sales, and, more recently, has time. He took out his petition on the donated her time at the Boys & Girls Wednesday before Monday’s dead­ Club of Greater Vergennes. line, and at that point was the only â€œI was dealing very much with all contender. these various boards and commit­ “We all tried to get Mike to do it tees,â€? Jin said. â€œPhilosophically, I again and he just said no,â€? Benton decided in more recent times I want­ said. â€œA few of us talked to each oth­ ed to contribute to the community er about who could do it ... and I was one on one.â€? the only one who didn’t But Jin said Alder­ “Ziggy Comeau adamantly say no, be­ woman Ziggy Comeau came to see cause of their work last week approached commitments.â€? her, concerned at that me this past Benton said he has !"#$%&$"&"$'&()*&+,'*&)& Thursday. faith in the current petition for the soon­to­ She’d been council and wanted to be vacant mayor’s job. preserve its makeup as kind of Jin said she agreed with much as possible. Comeau that residents worrying ... if “I think we have a should make the deci­ anybody was good board, and we are sion on who should be going to run for going in the right direc­ mayor, not the council for the most part, mayor. I hadn’t tion by default. and I don’t want to in­ Jin said it would be considered ject an unknown into â€œa sad thing to seeâ€? if running until the chemistry we have,â€? no one ran. he said. Thursday.â€? “Ziggy came to see Benton said he would â€” April Jin like to focus on some me this past Thursday. She’d been kind of infrastructure projects, worrying ... if anybody was going some of them called for in the city to run for mayor,â€? Jin said. â€œI hadn’t plan and others in the original down­ considered running until Thursday.â€?  town revitalization documents. He Jin said she would try to represent cited sidewalks, recreation improve­ “the average person living here,â€? ments, and taking care of city build­ and said in the past six years she has #$:./& #$3,8*#$:& %('& +-'& .%)%#"$& -""1& “mellowed.â€? and the public works salt shed, and â€œNot that I don’t have strong con­ said the city’s Water Tower Fund victions. But it’s the ability â€ŚÂ to could pay for some work. come around to compromise and un­ “I don’t look at wholesale chang­ derstand that everybody has the good es, but I would like to prioritize some of the city at heart,â€? Jin said. projects and get them done,â€? he said. She learned Benton would run af­ As for Daniels, he said after six %'-&.('&+,'*/&)$*&,""0.&1"-2)-*&%"&%('& years it’s time for him to step away race.   from the demands of taking care of â€œI’m glad Bill Benton turned in his the city while also working full­ petition,â€? Jin said. â€œI like Bill, I’ve time. known him for a long time.â€? “I’m just getting very tired. I feel Benton is a self­employed real like I’m running out of energy. I estate appraiser and the Middlebury 3)$;%& :#<'& %()%& 7=6& !'-3'$%& %()%& >& town assessor. Born and raised in was giving, and I would really like Vergennes, he lived in Waltham for a to see somebody fresh,â€? Daniels number of years before moving back said. â€œI’ll be there to help out â€ŚÂ but several years ago to the city. I want â€˜me’ time. So that’s what it’s His background includes serv­ all about, kick back a little bit, enjoy ing with, often in leadership roles, life.â€? the Vergennes Partnership, Addison Daniels credited his wife, Judi, for County Regional Planning Commis­ being a full partner in what he called sion, Vergennes Board of Listers, â€œa good crusade.â€? Bixby Library board, Friends of the â€œIt’s been a hard effort. It took re­ Vergennes Opera House, Boys and ally two of us. I’ve always said, and I Girls Club of Greater Vergennes, and told Bill if he gets it, it’s two people, Vergennes Union High School Com­ it’s a husband and wife team,â€? Dan­

iels said. COUNCIL RACE The council race includes incum­ bents Randy Ouellette, who has served as senior alderman in recent years, Joe Klopfenstein and Peter Garon͞ and challenger Lowell Ber­ trand, who served on the board from 566?&%"&5675@& Per the city charter, council can­ *#*)%'.& *"& $"%& 3"4!'%'& 1"-& .!'3#+3& seats â€” the top three vote­getters will be elected. Bertrand was bumped from the A")-*&#$&%('&.)4'&5675&','3%#"$&%()%& saw Benton and former city manager B'$$9& C'--9& 2#$& .')%.& #$& %('#-& +-.%& %-9@&D'&+$#.('*&1"8-%(&#$&)&+<'E!'-­ son race for three seats, being edged out by Comeau. Bertrand won election to the coun­ 3#,&#$&566?&).&)&!",#%#3),&$'23"4'-@& He has acknowledged a limited civic A)30:-"8$*& A'1"-'& +-.%& -8$$#$:@& F& longtime United Technologies/Go­ odrich Aerospace employee, Ber­ trand works in what the company 3),,.& G3"$+:8-)%#"$& 4)$):'4'$%/H& ensuring proper procedures are fol­ ,"2'*&2('$&%('&+-4&-',').'.&*-)2­ ings and documents to its clients. Garon works in human resources for the Vermont Department of Cor­ rections, has been a Vergennes Area Rescue Squad member and was formerly a Milton school director. Garon is a lifelong Vermonter who grew up in Newport. He ran unsuc­ 3'..18,,9&1"-&%('&3"8$3#,&#$&566I&)$*& 566?/&')-$#$:&4"-'&<"%'.&')3(&%#4'/& A'1"-'&2#$$#$:&)&.')%&#$&5677&2#%(­ out opposition. Klopfenstein, a veterinarian who specializes in dairy work, will be seeking his third term after initially being recruited by Rep. Diane Lan­ pher, D­Vergennes, when she left the council to pursue her Vermont House seat. Klopfenstein, who has lived in Vergennes for more than two decades, owns Vergennes Large Ani­ mal Associates and is the co­founder and former owner of the Vergennes Animal Hospital.   Ouellette owned and operated R&K Woodworking on Panton Road, which he recently sold. He now works for the buyer of his busi­ ness. He has lived in the Vergennes area for more than two decades, and has also been a St. Peter’s par­ ish council member. First elected in 566=/&2('$&('&-)$&8$"!!".'*/&J8',­ lette has handily won re­election since.  Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent.com.

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Letters to the Editor

We are so proud that our Ver­ 1$..$!%E.)".%F)10%G+0""5%*$5(!%,'$% bustling with activities fall, spring, and summer. Our students and community enjoy them. In a year, they make it possible for us to have anything from high school sporting Dear ANwSU Voters, Union High School is critical. A C% 60$%DEFG%'4..).1%-',+>%7)55% events to statewide tournaments. On Tuesday, Feb. 5, two bond structurally sound and relevant attract more students to participate They host local community teams questions will be presented to high school will continue to lay the in sports as well as provide com­ and youth summer camps. They are the Addison Northwest Super­ groundwork for a successful and munity members a safe place to a valuable resource as they generate visory Union towns of Addison, healthy community. We need to exercise. revenue for our school and our busi­ Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes and invest in our children so they have C% G-,-$7)($%!+0""5%+0")+$%0,!% Waltham. the tools to be successful in life, begun in Vermont. We need to retain nesses. (Have you ever tried to go to Voting “yes” means more than *.(%1""(%A"8!<%,.(%#,).-,).%0$,5-0B% and attract children to our school for the gas station, grocery or hardware store after an event at VUHS?) improving our high school and ath­ lifestyles. These essential skills it to thrive. Did you know that approximately 5$-)+%*$5(!2%@-%#$,.!%,.%$!!$.-),5%,.(% are taught in the classroom, on the C% L,#)5)$!%+".!)($').1%#"I).1%-"% wise investment in our community. !&"'-!%*$5(<%,.(%-0'"410%-0$%,'-!2% this area will research the quality of 50 percent of our high school students on 14 teams play on the On Tuesday, Feb. 5, voters have Facts: educational programs and athletic an opportunity to make another C% 60$%DEFG%84)5().1%.$$(!%$!­ opportunities that our school offers. DEFG%*$5(!O%J)(%B"4%>."7%-0,-% monumental decision that will sential improvements. If we don’t C% M4''$.-5B<%).-$'$!-%',-$!%,'$%,-%,% 11 community teams also use the *$5(!%,!%-0$)'%0"#$O%J)(%B"4%>."7% impact our quality of life, the value approve the bond, the expenses for historic low and these bond pay­ that summer camps use them, too? of our properties, and attract people the mandatory repairs will need to ments will be spread over the next We are thrilled to see our students to our community. It took moti­ be included in the annual budget. 20 years, meaning less impact on and community members out there vated forward­thinking citizens to As a result, residents will see the taxpayers. implement positive change in our impact on their taxes all at once, C% N"4%#,B%+".I$.)$.-5B%I"-$%8B% pursuing a healthy lifestyle and communities, such as the renovation instead of spread out over 20 years. absentee ballot at your town clerk’s participating in sports. Unfortunately, heavy use, harsh of the Opera House, the purchase C% 60$%'""/!%,'$%5$,>).12%60$%0$,-­ "/*+$2 weather and poor soil have taken a and improvements to our downtown ).1HI$.-)5,-)".%!B!-$#%)!%).$/*+)$.-% It is in our own economic best toll and left them in disrepair. They buildings, the creation of new busi­ and partially broken. interest to act now. This is the don’t drain properly, and they are nesses, and the availability of free C% 60$%,4()-"')4#%)!%."-%3J3% smart thing to do, the right thing expensive. They are costing too WiFi in the downtown, to name a compliant, the stage is disintegrat­ to do, and the right time to do it. much in maintenance, cancelled few. ing and the lighting system cannot The economy is making a slow but games, lost practice hours, and in­ These actions have improved the be upgraded or repaired. !-$,(B%'$+"I$'B<%+".!4#$'%+".*­ juries. We have tried patching them quality of life in our community, in­ C% 60$%>)-+0$.%0,!%#"!-%"/%)-!% dence is improving, and the low but we cannot change the weather creased the value of our homes and original 1958 equipment and it interest rates will not last forever. our businesses, and contributed to needs to be replaced for safety Let’s look to the future and invest and the soil. We believe the answer is a new the vibrancy of our region. This in compliance. The refrigeration is not in our children, our community, and !B.-0$-)+%*$5(%,.(%,55K7$,-0$'%-',+>% turn has increased tourism, attracted $/*+)$.-%"'%+"!-K$//$+-)I$2 our quality of life. Vote “yes” to that will last longer, be less expen­ entrepreneurs and new business, C% 60$%DEFG%,-05$-)+%*$5(!% both questions on Feb. 5. and encouraged families to call our are used by numerous school and Friends of the VUHS Bond sive to maintain, and, best of all, community “home.” The Vergennes community teams, and summer Carrie Barrows, Vergennes will serve our entire community, area is held in high regard through­ +,#&!2%60$%4&>$$&%/"'%,'-)*+),5% Dennis Bruso, Addison young and old. Here are the advantages of the out the state of Vermont, attracting turf is less expensive than for grass Eric Carter, Panton the attention of tourism and busi­ *$5(!2%3'-)*+),5%-4'/%)!%!,/$'%-0,.%-0$% Barb Fitzpatrick, Vergennes !B.-0$-)+%*$5(P 1. Extended use by as much as 3 ness writers from throughout the 0,'(&,.%+5,B%-0,-%4.($'5)$!%-0$%*$5(% Chris Huston, Waltham Northeast. +4''$.-5B2%60)!%.$7%*$5(%7)55%#,>$% James Dayton, Panton Applying this same vision, enthu­ it possible for more playing time for Kristina MacKulin, siasm and investment to Vergennes the student and community teams. North Ferrisburgh A bunch of upstart Middlebury residents have managed to get an ar­ ticle added to the Middlebury Town No. 1. Why is Addison Central that their tax bills will still go up would attract outside students to Meeting Day ballot that opposes the still open with only 65 students? It’s every year because teachers have look at our school and could attract transport of tar sand oil through the time to consolidate with Vergennes their raises and insurance goes up more tax dollars. What is that, state of Vermont. Elementary and save costs. 15 percent every year. The burden Middlebury or Vergennes? I don’t No. 2. Doesn’t the school board is just too much in this economy. I think anybody is going to travel that of Vergennes get it? We said no haven’t gotten a raise in a year and far to go to another district. Put it on -0$%*'!-%-)#$%".%-0$%)#&'"I$#$.-!2% a half. I have no more money to the back burner when the gym gets How can “we the people” still be Why do they always come back for give. Everyone would love to see paid for in 2020. Maybe we can take immobilized by a vociferous minor­ a second vote? It’s always “it will all this done but there is no money on another $5 million debt. )-B%".%-0$%)!!4$%"/%*'$,'#!O%60$% only raise the taxes by this much” for it. Diane Rivers proposed regulations offered by the but they don’t remind the taxpayers I liked their comment that it Addison president are modest, reasonable, long overdue and supported by a !)1.)*+,.-%#,A"')-B%"/%3#$')+,.!2% The new rules do not limit our free­ dom and safety but attempt to take a few timid steps in rendering the As the meeting progressed it he and the board should be focus­ (Continued from Page 4A) meeting the board spokesman was became apparent that the board was ing their efforts if it hopes to retain district eligible students and attract asked what he thought the chances going to dig their heels in and re­ vote the bond with no changes. Ex­ students from outside the district. of the bond passing was, he said plaining why everything in the bond There also was much discussion he felt that it was going to easily was so important, the co­senior among the board on why the bond pass — everyone he had talked (Continued from Page 4A) high principal gave an impassioned had failed, even though they had to said they would vote for it. months to knit. Forty minutes later, fully expected it to pass. It was Eventually that bond was defeated speech on how the state will be go­ a tea cozy came out. Hand washing, clear the board felt that this was a by 591 votes — almost 60 percent ing to a voucher system in the near ,5#"!-%8B%($*.)-)".<%'$[4)'$!%0,.(!2 against. Clearly the district voters future. This is where the state gives *10-%-0,-%.$$($(%-"%8$%7".%($!&)-$% And I know how that goes. A each parent some amount of money feedback from the previous meet­ wanted the board to rethink their bulky wool sweater soaked in wa­ to be spent on their child’s educa­ ing and the results of the bond vote. ter weighs 80 pounds and cannot proposal. tion at any school of their choice. As one board member pointed out, At the next board meeting, fol­ be wrung out without the wringer’s lowing the defeat, I fully expected a He said that this makes it imperative they only needed to convert 296 no hands developing acute­onset carpal that the high school be brought up voters into yes voters. It was also different discussion. I was opti­ tunnel syndrome. It’s why I avoid the to standards that will make it the pointed out that a $100, $200 or mistic at the beginning. Initially, it hand­washing pile: better to never even a $300 tax increase per year, in again wear a beloved item than to seemed that the democratic process most attractive high school in the region, thus assuring its continued their estimation, was not too much of respecting the taxpayers’ wishes risk nerve damage to get it back into success in a competitive environ­ to ask. to rethink the cost of the defeated the wardrobe rotation. ment. I think we all should ask our bond was working. There was a I lugged the towering pile of Had I had the presence of mind, I board representatives how a bond short discussion on modifying the clothes, in a series of trips, to the would have mentioned that I had re­ /"'%9:;;<;;;%-"%*=%'""/%5$,>!%+"45(% extensive cafeteria upgrade, paring down the auditorium costs by using cently attended a Vergennes varsity possibly morph into one for well girls’ soccer game at Rice Memorial over $6 million and, after being a different approach to acquiring High School in South Burlington. defeated at the polls once, why a the audio equipment, changing 60$)'%,-05$-)+%*$5(!%7$'$%.$)-0$'%,!% !).15$%)-$#%0,!.?-%8$$.%#"()*$(%"'% !"#$%&'"&"!$(%#"()*+,-)".!%"/% expansive nor attractive as ours. The removed from the overall proposal. the physical layout and changing school building was unremarkable Equally as important, what’s the -0$%!-,1$%#"()*+,-)".!2%3."-0$'% particularly when compared to ours, real reason to push it through before board member was willing to give yet Rice has one of the best reputa­ town meeting? Maybe, instead of 4&%0)!%!4&&"'-%/"'%-0$%,-05$-)+%*$5(% tions, if not the best in the state, convincing 259 voters to change over to the auditorium upgrade, their votes, they are hoping 259 vot­ because the Athletic Department got when it comes to academic excel­ lence. I’m sure Rice has far more ers stay home on Feb. 5. a new gymnasium last time major applicants than available openings. David Ambrose improvements were made and the Academic excellence is where Ferrisburgh auditorium didn’t get anything.

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months and in almost any type of weather. We will not have to cancel practice and games. 2. Maintenance costs over 10 B$,'!P%Q4'%&'$!$.-%1',!!%*$5(<% $200,000; Synthetic Turf, $50,000. 3. They have a more forgiving surface and are proven safer. Stud­ ies show that there are less ACL, muscle, and ligament injuries and fewer concussions. 4. Reduce the wear and tear of overuse on the other existing grass *$5(!%R8,!$8,55<%SD%!"++$'H5,+'"!!$% *$5(<%,.(%#)((5$%!+0""5%*$5(!T2 Here are the advantages of the track: 1. Increased participation in track. A track team can accommodate U;;K&54!%!-4($.-!2%6',+>%,.(%*$5(% is one of the most democratic sports that we can offer. The sport encom­ passes a wide range of athletic types regardless of size, ability and motor skills. Presently our team is forced to practice in the school hallways and other non­typical conditions. 2. The cost to transport the track team on a daily basis to proper facilities for practice now exceeds a reasonable travel expense for the school district. As a result, partici­ pation has decreased. 3. Improving the drainage of the 8,!$8,55%*$5(%7)55%"++4'%70$.%-0$% track is installed. 4. Safety — our students and community members of all ages can enjoy exercising without navigating treacherous sidewalks and dodging cars. :2%@-%7)55%,--',+-%+"##4.)-B%*-.$!!% programs like Girls on the Run, Relay for Life and similar programs. Consider this: We are hosting

three Vermont state championships in the VUHS school gym over the next few weeks. Those events will bring hundreds of spectators to our community and businesses. Our .$7%-',+>%,.(%*$5(%7)55%8$.$*-%4!%).% the same way. South Burlington High School 1$.$',-$(%9V:<;;;%).%!B.-0$-)+%*$5(% rentals last year. Locally, Middle­ bury and CVU recognize the value "/%!B.-0$-)+%*$5(!2%MDE%7,.-!%-"% 84)5(%-7"%*$5(!%,.(%W)((5$84'B% High School is proposing one. We all want our community to continue to thrive. The school and ,-05$-)+%*$5(!%,'$%$!!$.-),5%+"#­ munity assets. They add value to our quality of life whether we have children attending the school or not. As community assets, they have ).X4$.+$%70$.%&$"&5$%+".!)($'% purchasing vacant homes, building new homes, and establishing new businesses in our community. The cost to local taxpayers will be spread over 20 years with a histori­ cally low interest rate. The cost will be less than $1 per week (based on a $100,000 house) but the results will 8$%!)1.)*+,.-2%Y$7<%8$--$'%/,+)5)-)$!% for our youth; an improved venue to attract larger tournaments and revenue­generating spectators; and a community asset that any Vermonter from age 7 to age 97 will be able to use. Please support this worthy investment. Come out and vote on 64$!(,B<%L$82%:<%,.(%I"-$%NZG%".% both bond questions. Kim Haigis !"#$%&'$"!()'#*$"!$%&' Commodore Booster Club

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Taxpayers can’t afford mounting school expenses

To learn more about this issue and what all the hubbub is about, you are invited to attend a screen­ ing of the oil sands documentary “Tipping Point: The Age of the Oil Sands” that will be shown at 7 p.m.

on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Ilsley Library in Middlebury. This event is sponsored by the Vermont Interfaith Power & Light. Ross Conrad Middlebury

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heard from ad nauseam. It is time for our so­called leaders to act, and act promptly and decisively. How many more 5­year­olds need to die at school with 11 rounds of high­powered bullets shot through -0$)'%8"()$!%8$/"'$%7$%*.,55B%,+-%-"% protect them? Stephen Harris Lincoln

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Obituaries

ADDISON COUNTY

Joan LaFountain 79, Salisbury SALISBURY — Joan E. LaFountain 79, of Salisbury died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury. She was born on Feb. 18, 1933, in Salisbury, the daughter of the late Fred and Mabel (Masterson) Narabone. She graduated from Middlebury High School and in 1950 married the late Paul LaFountain. He died in 1992. She worked for Tucel Industries as a production worker on plas­ tic goods. Her family says she enjoyed strawberry picking and her Pomeranians. She is survived by her son, Paul LaFountain of Salisbury; her daughter, Paula LaFontaine and her husband, David Murray, of Daytona Beach, Fla.; and her sisters, Patty Fisk of Weybridge, Shirley Douglas of Leicester and Phyllis Foshea of Salisbury. She is also survived by four grandchildren,

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Ernest Maynard, 61, Ripton RIPTON — Ernest Frederick “Red” Maynard of Ripton died Jan. 19, 2013, in Bristol. He was born May 28, 1951, in Colchester, the son of Arthur and Elaine (Viens) Maynard. His family says he was loud and boisterous but once you got to know him, he was just a big teddy bear. They say he liked loud noises and loved to target practice and shoot ?%-# 43""("# ())<# @&# $(A&.# 7(# 1-?# 7?&# Big Otter, Lake Champlain and all the other lakes and ponds around the area. He also loved to hunt. He was a handyman who liked

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Stephen Selecky, 62, Bristol BRISTOL — Stephen B. Selecky, 62, of Bristol died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Jan. 24, 2013. He was born on June 16, 1950, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the son of Stephen and Marcella (Kuczynski) Selecky. He was a member of the armed services and worked at Goodrich in Vergennes for 32 years. He enjoyed traveling, football and being with his grandsons. Stephen was predeceased by his parents and his baby son. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Patricia (Ragan) Selecky; his son, Stephen Ragan Selecky and his wife, Casey; hips grandsons, Stephen and Benjamin Ragan­Selecky; and his sisters, Janelle (Selecky) Smith of Carlisle, Pa., and Barbara Selecky of Greeley, Pa. A celebration of his life was held Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 4 p.m. at the American Legion, Middlebury. In his memory donations can be made to Addison County Hospice, P.O Box BCDE#9%..$&/',:E#FG#HCBCI<#>

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is compassion and grace, cheer, innocence, trust and hope. We will continue to spread the joy of his sweet smile and infectious spirit. A celebration of Rider’s life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 5 p.m. under the tent at the Boise resi­ dence, 132 Ethan Allen Hwy, New Haven (just behind Cyclewise). The family will release wish lanterns in Rider’s honor. This is an outdoor event so dress warmly. !"# $%&'# ()# *(+&,-# +&# +('$.# /&# honored to have you support our 0%--%("#%"#1".%"2#3#4',&#)(,#56%"3$# Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Go to www.fsma.org, click on “Donate” 3".#-&$&47#8!"#9&0(,:#;)<=#>

As I peruse through the Addison Independent#4$3--%1&.-#7+%4&#+&&J$:E# !K0#/3)*&.#37#7?&#)347#7?37#7?%-#7(+"# does not offer any type of Narcotics Anonymous support meetings for people struggling with a drug addic­ tion. Is this town so blind to the fact that drug abuse is actually a serious issue within Middlebury? Do we not read the crime log weekly? Watch the news? To a drug addict, they can not get the same “structure and support” from an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. And why are there several groups for AA support meetings yet nothing all these years for an NA support meeting? Doesn’t mean that one addiction is far worse then the other, that’s not what I’m saying. But maybe (',#7(+"#()14%3$-#3".L(,#3,&3#4('"­ selors need to put their heads together and make up a group meeting sched­ ule for Narcotics Anonymous. It just isn’t feasible for some drug­ addicted individuals to attend the NA meetings that are offered in the Burlington area, especially if they have possibly lost their license due to

the addiction and they don’t have the means to get transportation to attend a much needed meeting in Burlington. Come on, Middlebury, there is no reason to continue to sweep this prob­ lem under the proverbial rug. We need to deal with it head on. There are many people out there that actually want help, need help. They need this support weekly, daily even, to be successful individuals and an asset to their society. I can honestly say, I have a very close and personal friend that is driving to Burlington weekly to attend an NA meeting. He tells me often how it would be more of a convenience if he could attend NA support meetings here in Middlebury or surrounding areas so he can work his program and continue to be sober. He pushes himself to make these meetings in Burlington but wished he could attend more if they were more local for him. The old saying plays true here, “If you build it, they will come.” Something to think about. … Tara Knapp Middlebury

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Letters to the editor Volunteer to attend Mary Hogan School board meetings D*&C$K31*/$@+"33,$G3*&-$PQRSAT$ meetings have been lively, due to debate about implementation of a second­language program. This subject has been dissected and analyzed for at least three years. The -*(*$*'$(3$G#/#%('5$'+"#-0,./1$*/-$ +3'($.'$+3,,#+(#-9$>$%/*,$-#+.'.3/$.'$ imminent. An interesting comment was made by a board member at the last QRSA$;##(./1U$!"*($("#$G3*&-$(*B#'$ direction from the citizens. It is not administration, not unions, nor personal agendas that are the basis

for their direction, but information given to them by the citizens. Whichever way citizens feel about implementing a second­language program it is their responsibility to seek out board members and offer *$%/*,$34./.3/9$V.("30($#W+#4(.3/$ the members of this board are smart, forward­thinking and thoughtful. They will weigh concerns about taxes and they will listen respect­ fully to teachers who also live in Middlebury. That in itself is fabulous. A thought­provoking comment

came from a voter about weighing priorities. If the board is ready to lengthen the school day, what is the most important use to teachers of an *--.(.3/*,$X9:E$"30&'$#H#&C$)##BY$ Language? Science? Mathematics? >((#/-./1$QRA$G3*&-$;##(./1'$.'$ effective. Not what most of us want to do on a Monday night, but maybe one of the more important ways we can use that time. Bring your knitting and bring your opinion. Jenn Staats Middlebury

There is an unsung hero in the ‘Into the Woods’ production I am reading in the Jan. 28 edition of the Addison Independent about how students in the Middlebury College Music Department/Town Hall Theater collaboration “Into the Woods” “didn’t meet with director Doug Anderson until the second week of January, giving the cast and crew just two­and­a­half weeks to pull the show together.” This statement leaves out the very important factor of Carol

Christensen, Middlebury Music Department Affiliate Artist, working with the actors and sing­ ers beginning in September. She works tirelessly and with great skill, talent and commitment to make so many productions work. She does it quietly, behind the scenes, and rarely receives enough public credit. The wonderful musicals presented by the Town Hall Theater and Middlebury College

Music Department would never have the high quality that they do without Carol. She also makes major contributions to many Middlebury College Theater, Town Hall Theater and other Middlebury­area perfor­ mances. Kudos to Carol — she is amazing. Deborah Young Academic Coordinator Middlebury College Music Department

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accident in which a Northlands Job Corps student was struck by a car while walking on South Water Street. Police said the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad took the victim to Porter Hospital as a precaution, but he was OK. 6$ 7/$ 8*/9$ :<$ "#,4#-$ =>?@$ deal with a disorderly patient at a Monkton Road location. 6$ 7/$ 8*/9$ :A$ (.+B#(#-$ */$ #,-#&,C$ man for driving without a passenger to supervise him, as required by his license, and towed his car. 6$ 7/$ 8*/9$ :A$ -.'+0''#-$ ).("$ Addison Northwest Supervisory Union personnel a second incident of threatening behavior by a female parent, and what steps ANwSU could take to upgrade security. 6$ 7/$8*/9$:A$+.(#-$8*'3/$D*&'"*,,5$ 20, of Vergennes for domestic assault and a felony count of unlawful mischief after he allegedly punched his sister, broke a bathroom door and did other damage to the inside of a home, and smashed windows in his sister’s car and damaged its bumpers. Police alleged a dispute began among Marshall and other family members when he struck his dog because he was frustrated by its inability to learn a trick. 6$ 7/$ 8*/9$ :E$ ,3+B#-$ ("#$ -33&$ 32$ an empty West Main Street home *2(#&$%/-./1$.($34#/F$43,.+#$'*.-$("#C$ discovered a mess inside, but no seri­ ous damage.

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As regular readers of this column Sometimes, while myself wondering know, I love being a shepherd. I watching them chew, how it is that feed my sheep hay and, in return, I wonder, “Are they we humans have they feed me spiritually — remind­ bored? What’s going managed to get so ing me to chew my metaphorical on inside those fuzzy full of ourselves cud slowly, to get outside every heads?” as a species. Of day and to live in the present. It’s a In my classes we course, in my more­than­fair exchange. talk about “anthro­ line of work I am This particular morning, pocentrism,” a fancy always thinking however, I’m wishing I could trade word for looking at about concepts of shepherding for being a sheep. It’s the natural world nature. But think­ cold out there; minus nine degrees through human­ ing about “nature” to be precise. Stalling for time, I sip centered glasses. as a scholar is a my coffee and gaze out the window Certainly, we can bit different than to see how hungry and cold my never not be anthro­ thinking with flock must be. Not very. pocentric, because nature, which is Rachel and Quintus are in the we can never banish what I do as a shep­ sheep shed, while the other four our human lenses herd. When I think have randomly plopped down in entirely. But we can with animals, I am By Rebecca Kneale Gould so often stunned the barnyard, chewing their cud. lean toward valu­ Leah has her head in the air and ing other beings on into awe and a smile on her face; her ears stick something like their reverence. How is straight up, which is customary for own terms, to the extent that we it, I wonder, that beavers can build a Border Leicester. Meanwhile, our can discern what those might be. their home lodges so quickly and do Polypay yearling looks every bit The challenge of anthropocen­ it primarily with their teeth? How the young ram. He chews his cud trism reminds me that although I did the ancient lobe fish “know” “double­time,” while simultane­ know my sheep are smart, I can’t that it needed to grow lungs as well ously looking all around to see if necessarily interpret their intel­ as gills? And from this fish who he’s missing anything. He does this ligence. Maybe they didn’t plop lived 370 million years ago, how almost every day and every day I “randomly” around the barnyard was it that we (and every other watch and laugh. this morning after all. Maybe lung­ed being) evolved into being “How are your there is a care­ nothing at all like a fish, except for sheep doing in ful choreography the fact of our lungs? uestions this weather?” — unknown and Of course, one can research asks one of my unknowable to me answers and find some things out, bring on students at the — pertaining to such as learning that a beaver can start of class. particular settings communicate by scenting a log states “Just fine.” I and scents that with castor oil from sacs at the reply “Me? That’s of wonder and dictate why Baraka base of his tail. But, for me, it is another story. of curiosity that is sitting high on the questions, not the answers I’m not wearing the hill and Lucky that delight. Questions bring on the equivalent of drive us to learn is sitting down states of wonder and of curiosity five wool sweat­ close to the fence. that drive us to learn and make us ers.” Yes, I admire and make us care. Or is it that Lucky care. Are my sheep ever bored? these mellow Are my sheep ever wants to be up Although I think not, I really have creatures. I may high, but Baraka no idea. And is “bored” something occasionally think bored? Although I won’t let her? For a sheep actually could experience? of them as “para­ indeed there is I have no idea. But when I remind think not, I really gons of sloth,” social stratification myself of the difference between but that’s only have no idea. in our flock: there thinking about them and thinking because I envy are the Border with them, I draw nearer to them them (and as the Leicester elites and and that’s what matters. seven deadly sins go, envy is much the Polypay proletariat. Rebecca Kneale Gould is associ­ worse than sloth!). Still, sheep I’ve been thinking about ate professor of religion and envi­ have to chew their cud at least 6 animals a lot lately as I work on ronmental studies at Middlebury hours a day to digest their food a scientific­poetic project. With College and a “boutique shep­ and that’s certainly work of a kind. every step of my research, I find herd” in Monkton.

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Armchair Traveler presentation on Pancake breakfast in Lincoln. Singapore in New Haven. Thursday, Sunday, Feb. 3, 7:30­9:30 a.m., Burnham Jan. 31, 7­9 p.m., New Haven Community Hall. Part of the annual Hill Country Holiday. Library. Meg Barnes of Shoreham will share Presented by Lincoln Sports Inc. images and stories from her trip to Singapore, an Lego Mania in Lincoln. Sunday, Feb. 3, noon­4 Asian city­state located off the Malay Peninsula. All p.m., Burnham Hall. Part of Lincoln’s three­day Hill are welcome. Info: 453­4015. Country Holiday. NER Vermont Reading Series in Middlebury. Scout Sunday service and fellowship in Bristol. Thursday, Jan. 31, 7­8:30 p.m., Carol’s Hungry Sunday, Feb. 3, 1­2:30 p.m., Bristol Federated Mind Café. The New England Church. The Ethan Allen District of the Green Review welcomes writ­ Mountain (Boy Scout) Council will hold a special ers Eileen Brunetto, Jon service and fellowship hour. Scouts and their family Mathewson, Julia Shipley and members are encouraged to attend. Free, open to Jacob White, who will read the public. from their work. Public skating in Middlebury. WINTER DRAMA CLASSES AT TOWN HALL THEATER WITH Telecommuter/mobile profes­ Sunday, Feb. 3, 2­3:30 p.m., Memorial sional event in Middlebury. Sports Center. MELISSA LOURIE – Introduction to Acting Ages 16 and Thursday, Jan. 31, 7­9 p.m., Young musicians recital in up. Discover the joy of acting through games and exercises. Work Two Brothers Tavern. Open to all Vergennes. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2­4 p.m., on a monologue and a scene to apply basic techniques. Sundays telecommuters/mobile profes­ Vergennes Opera House. An after­ 9:30 – 11:30 am, Feb. 3 – Mar. 10 $120. Advanced Scene sionals in the greater Middlebury noon of music by young musicians area. RSVP with Ben Wilson at practicing their art form. Admission $5 Study Ages 18 and up. For students with stage experience. info@bettermiddleburypartner­ adults, $3 children, available at Classic Focus on scenes from classical and contemporary theater, tackling ship.org or 802­377­3557. Stitching, at VOH or at the door. more advanced acting challenges. Sundays 9:30 – 11:30 am, Zumba in Lincoln. Sunday, Feb. 3, Mar. 17 – Apr. 21 $120. Theater Appreciation Ages 18 and 2­3 p.m., Burnham Hall. Cost $10, to 1"+"6%'B*+52$+'C>2-%,<'D#8A&%'1;'E"++' up. Through readings, lectures and discussion, enhance your Buker. Part of Lincoln’s annual Hill appreciation of the theatrical experience. Guest lecturers will Senior luncheon in Country Holiday. give an overview of theater history, design, directing and more. Middlebury. Friday, Mondays 7 – 9 pm, Feb. 25 – Mar. 11 & Apr.1 – 15. $100. To Feb. 1, 11 a.m.­1 p.m., The Glass Onion, Hannaford sign up, call or email THT education director Lindsay Pontius: Career Center. Woody Danforth 388-1436 education@townhalltheater.org and his students serve culinary Legislative breakfast delights. Menu to be announced. in Bridport. Monday, KUMON MATH AND READING – an affordable academic Sponsored by CVAA. Suggested Feb. 4, 7­8:45 a.m., Bridport enrichment program Preschool through 12th grade for students donation $5. Reservations Grange Hall. Breakfast at 7 a.m., who wish to be challenged or need help catching up. Mondays required: 1­800­642­5119. program 7:30­8:45. Senior luncheon in Middlebury. Early Literacy Story Time in and Thursdays 3:00 - 6:00pm, 4 Frog Hollow, Middlebury. For Friday, Feb. 1, 11:30 a.m.­1:30 Middlebury. Monday, Feb. 4, 10:30­ more information contact Zelia van den Berg 388-6517 or p.m., Middlebury VFW. CVAA’s 11:15 a.m., Ilsley Library. Join chil­ visit www.kumon.com. monthly First Friday luncheon, dren’s librarian Sarah Lawton for with glazed baked ham, roasted stories, rhymes and songs that help MIDDLEBURY STUDIO SCHOOL – Children’s: Mon. & Weds. red potatoes with yams and young children develop early literacy Wheel, Home School Pottery Feb. 1, Home School Art Feb. beets, green leaf salad with skills. Drop in. Every Monday and spinach, wheat dinner roll, and Thursday through Feb. 14. 15, Pets & Pillows Feb. 4-March 18, Teen Tie-Dye begins Valentine chocolate torte with Feb. 6, Adult: Mon. Night Oils, Tues. Night Watercolor, cream. Bring your own place Silver Jewelry, Weds. Night Wheel, Weds. AM Oils, Colour setting. Suggested donation $4. Workshop, Digital Photography, Mon. AM Acrylics. Reservations required by Jan. 31: 1­800­642­5119. Free trans­ Public skating in Contact Barb 247-3702, email ewaldewald@aol.com, check portation by ACTR: 388­1946. Middlebury. Tuesday, out: middleburystudioschool.org Lunchtime public skating in Feb. 5, 9­10:30 a.m., Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 1, Memorial Sports Center. LEARN TO DANCE SERIES – Ballroom, Nightclub, and noon­1 p.m., Memorial Sports Exhibit opening in Middlebury. Latin. Sunday afternoons, February 3, 10, 17, 24. West Coast Center. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 9:30­11:30 a.m., Swing - Intermediate level 1:30 to 2:30, Beginning level 3:00 to Exhibit opening reception in Project Independence, 112 Exchange Brandon. Friday, Feb. 1, 5­7 St. This exhibit highlights a year’s work 4:00, no experience required. Classes held at The Cornwall Town p.m., Brandon Artists’ Guild. of the Project Independence Tuesday Hall on Rt 30. $40 for 4 week series, of a one hour lesson each Celebrating the opening of the Morning Art Group, proving you’re week. For information go to www.ChamplainValleyDance.com, Student Art Show, featuring never too old to express yourself or call John at 802-897-7500. Please bring clean, non-marking the work of children from nine through art. Music and refreshments local schools, from elementary and a chance to meet the artists. The !"#$!%&#%'$()%#*%&"$%+(*,$%-##). through high school. Exhibit runs art will be on exhibit through Feb. through Feb. 28. Info: 247­4956 28 at Carol’s Hungry Mind Café in or www.brandonartistsguild.org. Middlebury. Pulled pork supper in Lincoln. Friday, Feb. 1, 5:30­ Community lunch in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. 2, Figure skating in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m., Burnham Hall. The kickoff of Lincoln’s 11:30 a.m.­1:30 p.m., Burnham Hall. The Lincoln 10:45 a.m.­noon, Memorial Sports Center. annual Hill Country Holiday, Feb. 1­3. Pulled Ball Club hosts this ballpark­themed lunch. Part of Adult stick & puck hockey in Middlebury. Tuesday, pork, coleslaw, maple baked beans, potato salad, Lincoln’s annual Hill Country Holiday. Feb. 5, noon­1 p.m., Memorial Sports Center. dessert and drink. Half portion $7, full portion $10. Spaghetti dinner in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. 2, 4:30­7 Bone Builders instructors training workshop in Crowning of Hill Country Holiday king and queen p.m., Burnham Hall. An all­you­can­eat spaghetti Vergennes. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1­4 p.m., Vergennes during dinner. Military whist at 7 p.m. dinner with meatballs, salad, bread, drinks and Residential Care Home. Free workshop for volun­ 7",,"-%.' ,"-:"7' 3#4*$;' ,%;$"<' =$$' >-25""7,' 1"+"6%' teers to become instructors for the osteoporosis­ the Lincoln Cooperative Preschool. Adults $6, prevention exercise program. Refreshments seniors $5, kids 7­11 $3, kids 6 and younger free. provided. No experience necessary. RSVP to Hill Country Holiday variety show in Lincoln. instructor Serena Guiles at 388­7044. Two­day Lake Dunmore Ice Fishing Saturday, Feb. 2, 7­9 p.m., Burnham Hall. Come Oil sands documentary in Middlebury. Tuesday, Derby in Salisbury. Saturday, Feb. one, come all. Perform a song, skit or poem, or just Feb. 5, 7­9 p.m., Ilsley Library. Vermont Interfaith 2, 9 a.m.­Sunday, Feb. 3, 3 p.m., regis­ to enjoy the show. Refreshments sold during inter­ Power & Light presents “Tipping Point: The Age ter at the Kampersville Store. Register by 9 a.m. mission. Part of Lincoln’s three­day Hill Country of the Oil Sands,” a look inside the extraction of oil on Saturday. Adults $20, kids 12 and under $15. Holiday. from Canada’s tar sands. A discussion will follow on Adult prizes for pike, lake trout, salmon and bass. Brother Sun in concert in Ripton. Saturday, Feb. the pipeline passing through the Northeast Kingdom Children’s prizes for perch (stringer of three). All 2, 7:30­9:30 p.m., Ripton Community House. The as well as town meeting resolutions calling for bans proceeds go out as prize money; the more entries, Ripton Community Coffee House welcomes folk on tar sands oil. Info: info@vtipl.org or 388­9478. the bigger the prizes. Info: 352­4501. Continues trio Brother Sun: singer­songwriter artists Joe Sunday. Jencks, Greg Greenway and Pat Wictor. One­hour First annual Rikert/Dion Snowshoe Race in open mike at 7:30 p.m. followed by the featured Ripton. Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m.­1 p.m., Rikert >"-32-4"-,<' ?"3-",&4"+%,' 1"+"6%' %&"' @-*7A"' Nordic Center. This approximately 5K race begins School. Adults $9, seniors and teens $6, children Toddler TaeKwon Do in Middlebury. at 10. Entry fee $10. Limited snowshoes for rent. $3. Info: 388­9782. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 10:30­11:15 a.m., Varied terrain. Hot drinks following. All levels DJ Skate Night in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 2, Ilsley Library. Instructor Kellie Thomas welcome. Info: 443­2744 or mlyons@middlebury. 8­10 p.m., Memorial Sports Center. Friends of leads a playful introduction to an ancient martial art. edu. 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Book fair in Weybridge. Thursday, Feb. GH' I' 17*78J' K7*7H' =)<A#/:&)' 4.)*)+!1#<' School. Annual book fair featuring a wide ;1#/)!<' $9' "/&"8L%1./!<' %-):' 36!/$+' 1+:' +$+36!/$+' 9$#'1:%.!-'1+:'6"/.:#)+7'M$'A)+)3!'!")'-6"$$.'./A#1#<7' Donated books can be dropped off at the school, or call Mary at 545­2172 for pickup. Continues Feb. 8. Public skating in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 7, 9­10:30 a.m., Memorial Sports Center. Early Literacy Story Time in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 7, 10:30­11:15 a.m., Ilsley Library. Join chil­ dren’s librarian Sarah Lawton for stories, rhymes and songs that help young children develop early literacy -F/..-7'N#$K'/+7'4;)#<'D$+:1<'1+:'M"%#-:1<'!"#$%&"' Feb. 14. Community Crime Forum in Addison. Thursday, Feb. 7, 6:30­8:30 p.m., Addison Central School. Addison residents are invited to an open discussion about crime in the town of Addison. The group will brainstorm ideas on how to help law enforcement and themselves to be more aware, and determine if there is potential to start a neighborhood watch program. Twist O’ Wool Spinning Guild meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 7, 7­9 p.m., American Legion. Kari Chapin, author of â€œHandmade Marketplaceâ€? and â€œGrow Your Handmade Businessâ€? will speak. All are welcome. Info: 453­5960. Jonathan Lorentz Trio in Brandon. Thursday, Feb. 7, 7:30­9:30 p.m., Brandon Music. Lorentz plays O1PP'-15$K"$+)H'Q/!"'R$"+'0%+!)#'$+'A1--'1+:'M/*' Gilmore on drums. General admission $15; reserva­ tions are encouraged. Venue is BYOB. Reservations at (802) 465­4071. Money Smart Child parent workshop in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 7, 7:30­9 p.m., Ilsley Library. A free workshop to help parents teach their children about 3+1+6)-7'?/&+'%K'A<'R1+7'ST'1!'UII8VWTG'$#'-1#1"7 lawton@ilsleypubliclibrary.org. Free pizza and child­ care provided.Â

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Book fair in Weybridge. Friday, Feb. IH' I' 17*78J' K7*7H' =)<A#/:&)' 4.)*)+!1#<' School. Annual book fair featuring a wide ;1#/)!<' $9' "/&"8L%1./!<' %-):' 36!/$+' 1+:' +$+36!/$+' 9$#'1:%.!-'1+:'6"/.:#)+7'M$'A)+)3!'!")'-6"$$.'./A#1#<7' Donated books can be dropped off at the school, or call Mary at 545­2172 for pickup. Senior luncheon in Bristol. Friday, Feb. 8, 11:30 a.m.­1:30 p.m., Mary’s at Baldwin Creek. CVAA sponsors a luncheon featuring Chef Doug Mack’s !1.)+!-7' D/5):' Q/+!)#' &#))+-' -1.1:' Q/!"' K)1#-' 1+:' bleu cheese, fresh baked roll, baked cod with lemon tarragon butter, rice and vegetable, and chocolate cake with chocolate icing. Suggested donation $5. Reservations required: 1­800­642­5119. Lunchtime public skating in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 8, noon­1 p.m., Memorial Sports Center. All­you­can­eat spaghetti dinner in Weybridge. X#/:1<H' X)A7' IH' J8I' K7*7H' =)<A#/:&)' 4.)*)+!1#<' School. Spaghetti and meatballs, green salad, garlic bread, homemade desserts and beverage. Proceeds go toward the Weybridge Volunteer Fire Department. Adults $8, children 6­12 $5, under 6 free. Tickets 1;1/.1A.)'1!'!")'!$Q+'6.)#F,-'$936)'$#'1!'!")':$$#7'

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Yarn­making class in Orwell. Saturday, Feb. 9, 9­11 a.m., Orwell Free Library. E#$9)--/$+1.' 3A)#' 1#!/-!' R)1+/)' Y$A)#!-' :)*$+-!#1!)-'!")'K#$6)--'$9'!%#+/+&'3A)#'#/&"!'$99'!")' animal into yarn off the spinning wheel. Attendees can take a turn at the carder or try drop­spindling. Relay for Life kickoff in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.­noon, Ilsley Library. The American Cancer Society welcomes team captains and team participants to the 2013 Relay season, highlighting event details and offering fundraising tips. Info: (802) 872­6307 or Donna.decatur@cancer.org. Exhibit opening reception in Bristol. Saturday, Feb. 9, 5:30­7:30 p.m., WalkOver Gallery. Celebrating the opening of â€œIntersection: Presence, Creativity, N#)1*-HZ'1+')5"/A/!'A<'*)*A)#-'$9'[$#!"'$9'4:)+H' Archetypal Dreamwork. Live music and poetry at \]UW'K7*7'45"/A/!'#%+-'X)A7'J8SI7' Fourth annual Chili Cook­off in Monkton. Saturday, Feb. 9, 6­7:30 p.m., Monkton Firehouse. This year, instead of restaurant judging, the Chili Cook­off will be held as a local social. Bring in enough chili to feed four people. No electrical outlets available. ?%&&)-!):' :$+1!/$+' ^JH' /+6.%:)-' ^_WW' #19`)' )+!#<' (four winners of $25 each). The host, the Monkton Community Coffeehouse, will provide the tableware and drinks. Proceeds will help the Coffeehouse bring Front Porch Forum to Monkton. !"#"$%& '(#'")%& *#+& ,*-."& +"//")%& '(#%"/%& 0#& Shoreham. Saturday, Feb. 9, 6:30­8:30 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Music will be performed by the Addison County folk quartet Zephyr. Maple dessert contest and tasting. Tasters can vote for their favor­ ites with cash donations. Dessert entries must be made with Vermont maple syrup and be submitted with a recipe card. Info: 897­2647 or platt@shore­ ham.net. Annemieke & Jeremiah in concert in Brandon. Saturday, Feb. 9, 7­9 p.m., Brandon Music. The classical piano and accordion duo play music byÂ

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6$*K$-)#-'9#$*'4%#$K)'1+:'?$%!"'@*)#/617'a)+)#1.' admission $15; reservations encouraged. (802) 465­4071. Contra dance in Cornwall. Saturday, Feb. 9, 7­9:30 p.m., Cornwall Town Hall. Rachel Nevitt calling, with live music by Red Dog Riley. Cost $5 per person, $20 *15/*%*'K)#'91*/.<7'B+9$]'V\S8UGSS7' Mardi Gras Casino Night in Bristol. Saturday, Feb. 9, 7­9 p.m., St. Ambrose Church. Tickets $20 per K)#-$+H' /+6.%:/+&' ^_JW' /+' &1*/+&' 6"/K-7' 4;)#<$+)' has a great chance to win prizes. Appetizers and refreshments available. Info: 453­5599. Bread and Bones farewell concert in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. 9, 7:30­9:30 p.m., Burnham Hall. The Burnham Music Series welcomes Bread and Bones in its last concert before the trio’s members go on to pursue other musical interests. Richard Ruane on vocals, guitar, mandolin and ukulele; Beth Duquette on vocals; and Mitch Barron on fretless, fretted and upright bass and vocals. Info: 388­9782. Sweethearts Ball in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m.­midnight, Middlebury American Legion. The Orwell Fire Department’s 50th annual Sweethearts Ball, with dance music provided by Triple B Mobile DJ. Tickets $15 per couple, $8 per person, avail­ able at Hawk’s Country Kitchen, Orwell Gas n’ Go, 2%5!$+,-' a)+)#1.' ?!$#)H' 9#$*' 1+<' b#Q)..' 3#)3&"!)#' or at the door.Â

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GMC snowshoe on Buck Mountain in Waltham. Sunday, Feb. 10, meeting time and place TBA. Two­mile round trip trek with moderately steep ascents; views of Champlain Valley and Snake Mountain. Contact leader Ruth E)+3).:'9$#'*))!/+&'!/*)'1+:'K.16)]'UII8JVWG7' St. Peter’s Parish breakfast in Vergennes. Sunday, X)A7' _WH' I8_W' 17*7H' ?!7' E)!)#,-' E1#/-"' 01..7' 4&&-H' hotcakes, French toast, bacon, sausage and more. Adults $8, seniors and kids 6­12 $6, kids under 6 9#))H'91*/./)-'$9'3;)'$#'*$#)'^SG7'JWcJW'#19`)H':#1Q­ ings for a free breakfast, and bottle drive; don’t forget to bring your bottles to support the Youth Ministry. Free yoga/meditation in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 10, 4­6 p.m., Otter Creek Yoga in the Marble Works. Monthly community gathering with gentle yoga, medi­ tation and reading the Five Mindfulness Trainings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Beginners welcome. Info: 388­1961. No charge but donations are accepted.Â

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11

MONDAY

Legislative breakfast in Bristol. Monday, Feb. 11, 7­8:45 a.m., Bristol American Legion. Breakfast at 7 a.m., program 7:30­8:45. Early Literacy Story Time in Middlebury. Monday, Feb. 11, 10:30­11:15 a.m., Ilsley Library. Join chil­ dren’s librarian Sarah Lawton for stories, rhymes and songs that help young children develop early literacy -F/..-7'N#$K'/+7'4;)#<'D$+:1<'1+:'M"%#-:1<'!"#$%&"' Feb. 14. Eckankar presentation in Middlebury. Monday, Feb. __H' \8G' K7*7H' B.-.)<' C/A#1#<7' 46F1+F1#' $9' ()#*$+!' sponsors this open discussion for people of all faiths: Have you ever seen an inner light or had strong /+!%/!/$+-H':#)1*-'$9'`</+&H'K1-!8./9)'#)61..'$#'1+'$%!8 $98A$:<' )5K)#/)+6)d' e$*)' -"1#)' <$%#' -!$#<7' B+9$]' soyarn@aol.com. Addison County Right to Life meeting in Middlebury. Monday, Feb. 11, 7­8 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish Hall. Visitors welcome. Info: 388­2898 or L2Paquette@ aol.com. Book club meeting in Bridport. Monday, Feb. 11, 7­8 p.m., Carl Norton Highway Department conference room. Discussing â€œMystic Riverâ€? by Dennis Lehane. D1#6",-'!/!.)]'fC$;)'D):/6/+)Z'A<'C$%/-)'4#:#/6"7'B+9$]' 758­2858.Â

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12

TUESDAY

Public skating in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 9­10:30 a.m., Memorial Sports Center. Figure skating in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 10:45 a.m.­noon, Memorial Sports Center. Adult stick & puck hockey in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 12, noon­1 p.m., Memorial Sports Center. Art exhibit opening lecture at Middlebury College. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 4:30­6 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. Juliette Bianco of Dartmouth and Pieter Broucke, Middlebury College professor of history of art and architecture, present â€œNature Transformed,â€? /+'Q"/6"'!")<':/-6%--'4:Q1#:'2%#!<+-F<,-'61#))#'1+:' the process of organizing the â€œNature Transformedâ€? )5"/A/!7' X#))7' B+9$]' QQQ7*/::.)A%#<7):%c1#!-' $#' 443­3168.Â

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WEDNESDAY

GED testing in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 8:45 a.m.­1 p.m., Vermont Adult Learning, 282 Boardman St. Pre­registration required. Call 388­4392 for info and to register. E­book and e­audiobook Drop­in Day in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m.­5 p.m., Ilsley Library. Bring your Kindle, Nook, iPad or other e­reader and we’ll help you load it with books from the library’s downloadable collection. Info: 388­4095. Toddler TaeKwon Do in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 10:30­11:15 a.m., Ilsley Library. Instructor Kellie Thomas leads a playful introduction to an ancient martial art. Toddlers and preschoolers will learn basic movements to help improve their balance, focus and coordination. Drop in. Info: 388­4097. Wednesdays through Feb. 13. Youth media lab in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 3:30­4:30 p.m., Ilsley Library. Kids in grades 3 and up are invited to join library and MCTV staff to make movies and learn about technology using MCTV’s -!1!)8$98!")81#!' *):/1' -!1!/$+-7' 4;)#<' =):+)-:1<7'

Space is limited; pre­register at the children’s desk, by calling 388­4097, or by emailing sarah.lawton@ ilsleypubliclibrary.org. Dinner and Conversation with Friends at Middlebury College. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 6­7:30 p.m., Mahaney e)+!)#' 9$#' !")' @#!-H' .$Q)#' .$AA<7' 4+O$<' :/++)#' 1+:' creative conversation about the arts in our commu­ nity. Shai Wosner’s piano concert follows. Dinner tick­ )!-'^SJ7'B+9$]'QQQ7*/::.)A%#<7):%c1#!-'$#'VVU8U_\I7' Presentation on Civil War medicine in Ferrisburgh. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 7­9 p.m., Ferrisburgh Town 01..ce$**%+/!<' e)+!)#7' M")' X)##/-A%#&"' 0/-!$#/61.' ?$6/)!<'Q).6$*)-'.$61.'"/-!$#<')5K)#!'N1+'e$.)H'Q"$' presents â€œPills and Potions, Liquor and Laudanum: D):/6/+)'/+'!")'e/;/.'=1#'4#17Z'B+9$]'VSJ8VJWJ7' Shai Wosner piano concert at Middlebury College. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 7:30­9:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. Israeli­born pianist Shai Wosner #)!%#+-' !$' !")' 6$..)&)7' 0)' 3#-!' K1/#-' 6$*K$-­ ers Schubert and Widmann, then Debussy and 2))!"$;)+7'Y)-)#;):'-)1!/+&7'M/6F)!-'^SWc_Jc\7'B+9$]' QQQ7*/::.)A%#<7):%c1#!-'$#'VVU8U_\I7'

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Monthly wildlife walk in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 14, 8­10 a.m., Otter View Park and Hurd Grassland. A monthly OCAS­ MALT event, inviting community members to help survey birds and other wildlife. Meet at Otter View Park parking area, corner of Weybridge Street and Pulp Mill Bridge Road. Shorter and longer routes possible. Leader: Ron Payne. Come for all or part of the walk. Beginning birders welcome. Info: 388­1007 or 388­6829. Public skating in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 14, 9­10:30 a.m., Memorial Sports Center. Early Literacy Story Time in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 14, 10:30­11:15 a.m., Ilsley Library. Join chil­ dren’s librarian Sarah Lawton for stories, rhymes and songs that help young children develop early literacy -F/..-7'N#$K'/+7'4;)#<'D$+:1<'1+:'M"%#-:1<'!"#$%&"' Feb. 14. Senior luncheon in Bristol. Thursday, Feb. 14, 11:30 a.m.­1:30 p.m., Bristol Masonic Hall. CVAA sponsors this favorite meal, this month featuring beef stroga­ noff, soup â€™n salad, veggies and dessert. Suggested donation $3. Reservations required: 453­3451. Transportation via ACTR: 388­1946. Otter Creek Audubon lecture in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 14, 7­9 p.m., Ilsley Library. Mike Winslow presents â€œOwls of Vermont,â€? part of Otter Creek Audubon’s 2013 Cabin Fever Lecture Series.Â

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“Healthcare Decisions for Small Businesses in 2013â€? presentation in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 6, noon­1:30 p.m., Ilsley Library. The Addison County Chamber of Commerce presents a discus­ sion of the changes coming to the small business health insurance market in 2013 and 2014. Small business owners will get help weighing whether to stop offering health insurance or start offering it !"#$%&"' ()#*$+!,-' $+./+)' 0)1.!"' 2)+)3!' 456"1+&)7' Info: 388­4095 or 388­7951. Youth media lab in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 3:30­4:30 p.m., Ilsley Library. Kids in grades 3 and up are invited to join library and MCTV staff to make movies and learn about technology using MCTV’s -!1!)8$98!")81#!' *):/1' -!1!/$+-7' 4;)#<' =):+)-:1<7' Space is limited; pre­register at the children’s desk, by calling 388­4097, or by emailing sarah.lawton@ ilsleypubliclibrary.org. Addison County Farm­to­School Salon in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 5­8 p.m., Middlebury >+/$+' 0/&"' ?6"$$.' @.!)#+1!/;)' 4:%61!/$+' A%/.:/+&7' The Addison County Relocalization Network invites everyone to join the conversation about getting the community more involved with local farm­to­school programs. Bring questions, ideas and resources, and a potluck dish to share. Space is limited: RSVP early to lea@acornvt.org or 382­0401. â€œWho Were Our Worst Presidents?â€? presenta­ tion in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 7­9 p.m., B.-.)<'C/A#1#<7'>(D'0/-!$#<'E#$9)--$#'4*)#/!%-'D1#F' A. Stoler discusses how presidential ratings have changed over time, and the grounds used to evalu­ ate presidential performance. A Vermont Humanities Council First Wednesday event. Info: 388­4095.Â

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Lunchtime public skating in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 15, noon­1 p.m., Memorial Sports Center. Exhibit opening reception in Middlebury. Friday, X)A7' _JH' J8G' K7*7H' 4:&)Q1!)#' a1..)#<H' _' D/..' ?!7' e).)A#1!/+&' !")' 1#!' $9' 4./P1' ?!1*K-H' !")' &1..)#<,-' Featured Artist of the Month. Also, Stamps will give tarot readings from a deck of 50 cards of her own design. Info: 458­0098, justine@edgewatergallery­ vt.com or www.edgewatergallery­vt.com. Strumstick gathering in Bristol. Friday, Feb. 15, 6­8 p.m., Recycled Reading of Vermont, 25A Main St. All are invited to come for a great evening of play­ ing, learning and sharing this awesome instruments. Strumsticks available. Drop in any time between 6 and 8 p.m.Â

L IV E M U S I C Zack duPont Trio in Middlebury. Thursday, Jan. 31, 8­10 p.m., 51 Main. Rick Ceballos & David Gusakov in Bristol. Friday, Feb. 1, 6­8 p.m., Recycled Reading of Vermont, 25A Main St. BandAnna in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 2, 6­8 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern. Rehab Roadhouse in Vergennes. Saturday, Feb. 2, 9 p.m.­midnight, Bar Antidote. The UkeTones in Bristol. Friday, Feb. 8, 6­8 p.m., Recycled Reading of Vermont, 25A Main St. Longford Row in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 15, 6:30­ 8:30 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern. Gumbo Ya Ya in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 15, 9 p.m.­ midnight, 51 Main.Â

ONGOINGEVENTS By category: Farmers’ Markets, Sports, Clubs & Organizations, Government & Politics, Bingo, Fund­ Y1/-/+&' ?1.)-H' N1+6)H' D%-/6H' @#!-' g' 4:%61!/$+H' 0)1.!"'g'E1#)+!/+&H'D)1.-H'@#!'45"/A/!-'g'D%-)%*-H' Library Programs. FARMERS’ MARKETS Middlebury Farmers’ Market. Winter market at Mary 0$&1+'4.)*)+!1#<'?6"$$.');)#<'?1!%#:1<'/+'[$;)*A)#H' December, March and April, 9:30 a.m.­1 p.m. No market in January or February. Local produce, meats, cheese and eggs, baked goods, jams, prepared foods and 6#19!-7'42M'1+:':)A/!'61#:-'Q).6$*)7'B+9$]'TIT8\W_S'$#' www.MiddleburyFarmersMarket.org. SPORTS Co­ed volleyball in Middlebury. Pick­up games Monday, 7­9 p.m., Middlebury Municipal Gym. Jack Brown, 388­2502; Bruce at Middlebury Recreation Department, 388­8103. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS ACT (Addison Central Teens). Drop­in hours during the school years: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3­6 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 3­7 p.m. 94 Main St. (Middlebury M$Q+' b936)' A%/.:/+&hH' A).$Q' #)67' &<*7' M))+' :#$K8/+' space for kids. Hang out with friends, play pool, watch movies, and eat great food. Baking: every Thursday from 3:30­5 p.m. Info: 388­3910 or www.addisonteens.com. Addison County Amateur Radio Association. Sunday, 8 K7*7' b+' !")' 1/#' $+' 6.%A' #)K)1!)#' _VG7U\c_VG7T\' D0PH' 100 Hz access tone. Nonmembers and visitors welcome.

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Addison County Emergency Planning Committee. Last Wednesday, 5 p.m. State Police Barracks. Public invited. Addison County Republican Party. Third Friday, 7 p.m., Ilsley Library, Middlebury. 897­2744. American Legion Auxiliary Post 27. Fourth Monday, 7 p.m. American Legion, Wilson Road, Middlebury. Addison County Council Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. Fourth Tuesday, noon­1:30 p.m. Addison County Courthouse in Middlebury. 388­9180. Brandon Lions Club. First and third Tuesday, 7 p.m., Brandon Senior Center. Brandon Senior Citizen Center. 1591 Forest Dale Road. 247­3121. The Hub Teen Center and Skatepark. 110 Airport Drive, Bristol. !"#$%&'(#%$')*+,%-./+%0*1./234%56%+*#%&5$+*,%789:;<89:%"=&=,% 6.##% 65.% 3>>% 3)#/?% .#/#.@#% 3% /"5+% 3+% +*#*1AB)&3@+=$#+=% C$658% 453­3678 or www.bristolskatepark.com. LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer). Youth support group meets Monday nights, 4­6 p.m., Turningpoint D#$+#.,%E3.A>#%F5.(/,%E'22>#A1.4=%C$658%9GG;HIHJ= Middlebury Garden Club. Second Tuesday. Location varies. Barbara: 388­8268. NEAT (Northeast Addison Television) Channel 16. Fourth Monday, 7;<% "=&=% KLM0% /+12'5% '$% N.'/+5>=% N.1O#% P1$O3$,% A21$O3$B madriver.com. K#/*5A#%Q"5.+/&3$%D>1A=%Q#O5$2%E5$234,%R%"=&=%"5+>1O(?%<%"=&=% meeting. 97 Frog Hollow Road in Brandon. Otter Creek Poets. Open poetry workshop held Thursdays, 1­3 "=&=%C>/>#4%S'A.3.4%'$%E'22>#A1.4=%T5#+/%56%3>>%3)#/%3.#%'$@'+#2% +5%/*3.#%+*#'.%"5#+.4%65.%6##2A3O(,%#$O51.3)#&#$+%3$2%5"+'5$3>% weekly assignments. Bring a poem or two to share (plus 20 copies). Led by David Weinstock. Free. Orwell Historical Society. Fourth Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Orwell Free Library. TMD0%UT#5">#%56%M22'/5$%D51$+4%05)#+*#.V=%0*'.2%0*1./234,%WW89:% 3=&=;W% "=&=% X#.&5$+% /+3+#% 56-O#% A1'>2'$)% 5$% LYO*3$)#% Q+=% '$% E'22>#A1.4,%Z#3>+*%P#"3.+&#$+%O5$6#.#$O#%.55&=%JGJ;GWHW= Salisbury Historical Society. First Saturday, 9:30­10:45 a.m. Salisbury Congregational Church. Q3&3.'+3$[/%D1"A53.2=%M//#&A>4%56%\52%D*.'/+'3$%D#$+#.,%W<7J% Route 7, Vergennes. Third Thursday through October. Come /*3.#% '2#3/% 3$2% O.36+% /'&">#% '+#&/% 65.% !"#.3+'5$% D*.'/+&3/% Child shoeboxes. Vergennes Lions Club. First and third Wednesday, 6 p.m., Vergennes American Legion. Social hour at 6, dinner at 6:45 ]'+*%&##+'$)%65>>5]'$)=%X'/'+5./%]#>O5&#=%C$658%UG:IV%G<:;<:<:% 5.%&#&A#./*'"B@#.)#$$#/>'5$/=O5&= HEALTH & PARENTING Adult ADHD support group in Middlebury. Second Wednesday, <89:%"=&=,%^5O1/%_#/#3.O*%D#$+#.,%W97%Q51+*%T>#3/3$+%Q+=%C$658% 9HJ;<III%5.%P#AA'#B65O1/.#/51.O#O#$+#.=O5&= Alcoholics Anonymous. Brandon, Bristol, Middlebury, New Haven, North Ferrisburgh, Ripton, Vergennes. Alcoholics Anonymous holds meetings seven days a week throughout Addison County. ^5.%+'&#/,%>5O3+'5$/%3$2%'$65.&3+'5$%5$%+]#>@#;/+#",%2'/O1//'5$,% As Bill Sees It, Big Book, women’s and men’s meetings, call 388­9284 or visit www.aavt.org/aamtg9.htm#Legend. Al­Anon and Alateen meetings in Middlebury. See vermonta­ >3$5$3>3+##$=5.)`&##+'$)/="*"% 65.% &##+'$)/% 234/,% +'&#/% 3$2% locations. At Wits End. Middlebury. Mondays, 7­8:30 p.m. The Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works. 388­4249. Autism Support Daily. First Monday, 7­9 p.m. New Haven D5$).#)3+'5$3>%D*1.O*=%Q1""5.+%65.%63&'>'#/%366#O+#2%A4%31+'/&=% Online support at www.autismsupportdaily.com. Lynn George, RR:;<IH:?%E'>>4%a3O(/5$,%7H7;I997= Autism Parent Support Group in New Haven. Second Thursday. Sapphire Center, 87 Rivers Bend Road. Childcare not available. Anjanette Sidaway, 388­3887. N>552% ".#//1.#% 3$2% 655+% O>'$'O/=% Q"5$/5.#2% A4%M22'/5$% D51$+4% Z5&#%Z#3>+*%3$2%Z5/"'O#=%N.'$)%A3/'$%3$2%+5]#>%65.%655+%O3.#=% D>'$'O/%+*3+%63>>%5$%*5>'234/%]'>>%A#%*#>2%+*#%]##(%36+#.%5$%+*#% same day. 388­7259. Brain Injury Support Group in Middlebury. Second Tuesday, 6­8 "=&=,% Z3$$365.2% D3.##.% D#$+#.,% _55&% MIWH=% ^5.% /1.@'@5./,% 63&'>4%&#&A#./%3$2%O3.#)'@#./=%C$658%9GG;J7:7= Bridport: Grange Hall. First Wednesday, 11 a.m.­noon.

Open the mind KARLA VAN VLIET depicts a dreamlike landscape in “Tornado.” Her work appears in a group show, “Intersection: Presence, Creativity, Dreams,” at the WalkOver Gallery in Bristol from Feb. 5­28. There will be an opening reception, with live music and poetry, on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 5:30 p.m. Bristol: American Legion. Second Wednesday, 11 a.m.­noon. Middlebury: Commons. Second Thursday, 10 a.m.­noon. Middlebury: Russ Sholes. Third Friday, 10 a.m.­noon. Vergennes: St. Peter’s Hall. First Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.­noon. Bone Builders class. Every Monday and Wednesday, 10:30­11:30 a.m., Brandon Senior Center. Free. Brain Injury Support Group in Middlebury. Second Tuesday, 6­8 p.m., Middlebury Inn, Stewart Library. N.3'$% C$b1.4% Q1""5.+% \.51"% T.5b#O+% 56% D.5]$% T5'$+,% K=c=% L@#.4% other Thursday, 6:30 p.m., 1869 Crown Point Rd., Crown Point, K=c=%D3>>%U7WGV%7J<;9W:H%65.%23+#/= Bridport parent/child playgroup. Every Tuesday during the school year, 9:30­11 a.m., Bridport Central School. For children 3­4 4#3./%5>2=%c51$)#.%/'A>'$)/%]#>O5&#=%C$658%<7G;I99W= Bristol Playgroup. Every Tuesday starting Sept. 13, 9:30­11 a.m., ^'./+%N3"+'/+%D*1.O*=%^5.%O*'>2.#$%6.5&%A'.+*%+5%R%4#3./=%S#2%A4% Ruth Bernstein and David Sandler. Sponsored by the Addison County Parent/Child Center. 388­3171. D3.% /#3+% /36#+4% O*#O(% '$% E'22>#A1.4=% E'22>#A1.4% X5>1$+##.% M&A1>3$O#% M//5O'3+'5$,% 77% D5>>'$/% P.'@#=% ^'./+% Q3+1.234% 56% every month, 9 a.m.­1 p.m. D*'>2A'.+*%D>3//#/=%T5.+#.%Z5/"'+3>%566#./%/#@#.3>%5"+'5$/%'$%O*'>2­ birth classes. Schedules and applications: 382­3413 or www. portermedical.org/outreach.html. Childcare Class. Thursdays at 4:15 p.m. Lincoln Library. 453­5362. Disabled American Veterans in Middlebury. 388­6401. Otter Valley P'/3A>#2%M&#.'O3$%X#+#.3$/%D*3"+#.%IW%&##+%+*#%-./+%E5$234% 56%+*#%&5$+*,%R;<%"=&=,%3+%+*#%E'22>#A1.4%M&#.'O3$%S#)'5$=%K#]% members welcome. Family Caregiver Support Group in Middlebury. 388­3983. Elderly Services, 112 Exchange St. Third Fridays. Foot care clinic, also blood pressure and pulse monitors. 658­2421. N.'2"5.+%\.3$)#=%^'./+%E5$234/%56%#@#$%&5$+*/= Z#>>#$A3O*%D3$O#.%Q1""5.+%\.51"%'$%E'22>#A1.4=%D3>>%65.%'$65.&3­ tion and meeting times: 388­6107. HIV Testing in Middlebury. Open Door Clinic. 388­0137. Free and 3$5$4&51/=%D3>>%65.%3""5'$+&#$+= S3%S#O*#%S#3)1#%56%M22'/5$%D51$+4%'$%E'22>#A1.4=%^'./+%0*1./234,% W:;WW%3=&=,%3+%a1$#A1)%'$%+*#%Q+3.%E'>>=%C$658%9GI;W7GJ= E#2'+3+'5$%d%E'$261>$#/%0.3'$'$)%65.%L@#.4234%S'6#%'$%E'22>#A1.4=% Fridays, 8:30­9:30 a.m., Windancer Movement Center in the E3.A>#%F5.(/=%^.##=%C$658%JGJ;G9R9= Memory screenings in Middlebury. First Tuesdays, by appoint­ &#$+=%^.##=%M""5'$+&#$+/8%9G7;9<WW%5.%$/O*3#2#>B*"*.O=5.)=

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Middlebury Playgroup. Every Tuesday starting Sept. 13, 9:30­11 a.m., Memorial Baptist Church, South Pleasant Street. For chil­ 2.#$%6.5&%A'.+*%+5%R%4#3./=%S#2%A4%E#)%S3$)]5.+*4=%Q"5$/5.#2% by the Addison County Parent/Child Center. 388­3171. Monday Playgroup in Brandon. Mondays when schools are open, 10­11:30 a.m. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, downstairs. Run by Brandon Recreation Department, 247­0228. NAMI­VT Family Support Group in Brandon. First Monday. 7­8:30 p.m., Brandon Museum at the Stephen A. Douglas Birthplace. ^5.% 63&'>4% &#&A#./% 3$2% O>5/#% 6.'#$2/% 56% 3% >5@#2% 5$#% ]'+*% 3% /#.'51/% &#$+3>% '>>$#//=% E3.4,% IH<;:WG:?% 5.% KMEC% 56-O#,% 1­800­639­6480. Narcotics Anonymous Road to Recovery Group. Middlebury. 6 p.m. The Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works. 388­4249. K3+1.3>%N#)'$$'$)/%N.#3/+6##2'$)%Q1""5.+%\.51"=%0*'.2%01#/234,% W:%3=&=;$55$=%P#"3.+&#$+%56%Z#3>+*%FCD%56-O#%'$%E'22>#A1.4=% Taught by Vicki Kirby, RN, IBCLC. 236­4136 or 948­2172. Open Door Clinic. Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Middlebury. ^.##%*#3>+*%O3.#%65.%>5];'$O5&#,%1$'$/1.#2%"#5">#=%9GG;:W9<= Overeaters Anonymous in Bristol. Saturday, 1 p.m. Downstairs '$%+*#%S3].#$O#%E#&5.'3>%S'A.3.4=%N3A4/'++'$)%3@3'>3A>#%651.+*% Saturday. 349­4545 or 453­7088. No meeting Feb. 25. Overeaters Anonymous in Middlebury. Monday, noon. The Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works. 388­4249. Pilates. Tuesday and Thursday, 8­8:45 a.m. Lincoln Library. 453­2665. T>34% ).51"% 65.% ".#/O*55>% O*'>2.#$=% e$'+#2% D*1.O*% 56% S'$O5>$=% F#2$#/234/,%J89:;WW89:%3=&=%a#$%\5524#3.,%H79;G7GJ= T!QfX0% UT3.#$+/% 56% Q"#O'3>% f'2/% X#.&5$+V=% Q#O5$2% E5$234,% 7­9 p.m. New Haven Congregational Church. Parent support ).51"=%05"'O/%'$O>12#%CLT/,%/#.@'O#/%566#.#2%'$%M22'/5$%D51$+4,% divorce, parents’ rights, sleep problems, general teen­age '//1#/% 3$2% &5.#=% a5'$% 5$>'$#% ).51"% 3+% *#3>+*=).51"/=43*55= O5&`).51"`T!QfX0gELENL_Q=% E'>>4% a3O(/5$,% 7H7;I997?% Ann Duclos­Collier, 453­7324. Preschooler Open Gym in Ferrisburgh. Fridays, 9:30­11 a.m. Oct. 9%+*.51)*%#$2%56%M".'>=%D>5/#2%/O*55>%*5>'234/=%^.##%">34%'$%+*#% gum. Bring trikes, bikes, scooters and helmets. Toddler push carts, wagons, ball and Legos available. Baby blanket area. N'.+*%+5%7=%Q$3O(/%65.%/3>#=%G<<;W79H%5.%G<<;W9WI= PTSD Support Group in Middlebury. Monday, starting Aug. 16, 5:30 p.m., Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works. 388­4249. RSVP Bone Builders. Osteoporosis prevention exercise program '/% 566#.#2,% /#@#.3>% >5O3+'5$/=% 7:;&'$1+#% O>3//#/% 3.#% 6.##% 3$2%

open to the public. www.volunteersinvt.org/bonebuildclasses. html or 388­7044. N.'/+5>8%M&#.'O3$%S#)'5$,%E5$234%3$2%F#2$#/234,%W:%3=&=?%N.'/+5>% Health and Fitness, Tuesday and Thursday, 2 p.m. East Middlebury: Valley Bible Church, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. Middlebury: Community Services Building, Monday and F#2$#/234,%H%"=&=?%E'22>#A1.4%^'+$#//,%01#/234%3$2%0*1./234,% W% "=&=?% X#.&5$+% M21>+% S#3.$'$),% E5$234% 3$2% F#2$#/234,% H% p.m. Monkton: Friends Methodist Church, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 5:30 p.m. Lincoln: Lincoln Library, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30­9:30 a.m. 3$2%H89:;789:%"=&=%C$65.&3+'5$8%H79;IRR7= Shoreham: Volunteer Fire Department, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. Q51+*% Q+3.(/A5.58% a#.1/3>#&% QO*55>% Z51/#,% 01#/234% 3$2% Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Starksboro: Starksboro Library, Tuesday and Thursday, 6­7 p.m. C$65.&3+'5$8%S'/3%P3125$,%H79;9<9I= Whiting: Town Hall, Monday and Thursday, 9 a.m. Q!Q% UQ1.@'@5./% 56% Q1'O'2#V=% ^'./+% F#2$#/234/,% R89:;G89:% "=&=,% Z5/"'O#%X5>1$+##.%Q#.@'O#/%'$%+*#%E3.A>#%F5.(/=%\.'#6%/1""5.+% 65.%+*5/#%]*5%*3@#%>5/+%/5&#5$#%+5%/1'O'2#=%C$658%9GG;HWWW= Q"#3(%e"h%M22'/5$%D51$+4=%^'./+,%/#O5$2%3$2%651.+*%0*1./234/,% Q+=% Q+#"*#$[/% D*1.O*% '$% E'22>#A1.4=% Q#>6;32@5O3O4% ).51"% 65.% '$2'@'213>/%]'+*%2#@#>5"&#$+3>%2'/3A'>'+'#/=%C$658%9GG;9<:I= 03'%D*'%65.%M.+*.'+'/,%).32%O>3//=%M$%5$)5'$)%O>3//%5"#$%+5%/#$'5./% ]*5%*3@#%O5&">#+#2%03'%D*'%65.%M.+*.'+'/%T3.+%W=%!"#$%+5%3$45$#% 50 or older. Sponsored by CVAA. Free, but donations accepted. C$65%3$2%.#)'/+.3+'5$8%W;G::;RHI;7WWJ,%#Y+=%W:IG= Bristol: Holley Hall, Mondays 11 a.m.­noon. Lincoln: Lincoln Library, Mondays, 1­2 p.m. Middlebury: Middlebury Fitness, Wednesdays 11 a.m.­noon. Toddler Playgroup. Brandon. St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Registration: 247­0228 or www.town.brandon.vt.us/recreation. htm. Tot open gym in Ferrisburgh. Fridays, 9:30­11 a.m., Ferrisburgh D#$+.3>%QO*55>%)4&$3/'1&=%C$658%G<<;W9WI%5.%G<<;9IH<= 01.$'$)"5'$+% D#$+#.=% E5$234,% J% 3=&=;<8H7% "=&=?% 01#/234; 0*1./234,%J%3=&=;J%"=&=?%^.'234,%J%3=&=;G89:%"=&=?%Q3+1.234,%WW% a.m­10 p.m. Closed Sunday. Marble Works, opposite American ^>3+A.#32=% D5&&1$'+4% O#$+#.% 2#2'O3+#2% +5% ".5@'2'$)% 3% /36#% /5O'3>%3$2%#21O3+'5$3>,%/1A/+3$O#;6.##%#$@'.5$&#$+%65.%3>>=%^.##% &5@'#%#@#.4%Q3+1.234,%<89:%"=&=%9GG;HIHJ=%T5+>1O(%/1""#.%-./+% 3$2%+*'.2%F#2$#/234/,%R%"=&=?%A.'$)%3%2'/*%'6%451%3.#%3A>#=%^552% /*#>6%25$3+'5$/%3OO#"+#2%3/%]#>>= Vergennes Playgroup. Every Tuesday, 9:30­11 a.m., starting Sept. 7, 2011. Congregational Church, South Water Street. For chil­ 2.#$%6.5&%A'.+*%+5%R%4#3./=%Q"5$/5.#2%A4%+*#%M22'/5$%D51$+4% Parent/Child Center. 388­3171. Vet to Vet. Middlebury. Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m. The Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works. F'+/% L$2=% 0*1./234/,% <;G89:% "=&=% M% O5$-2#$+'3>% /1""5.+% ).51"% 65.%"3.#$+/%]*5/#%325>#/O#$+%5.%451$)%321>+%'/%1/'$)%3>O5*5>,% marijuana and other drugs. Turningpoint Center in Middlebury. 388­4249. F5&#$%65.%Q5A.'#+4=%E5$234/,%R8W7%"=&=%0*#%01.$'$)"5'$+%D#$+#.% '$%+*#%E3.A>#%F5.(/=%Q#>6;*#>"%).51"%65.%]5&#$%]'+*%2.'$('$)% ".5A>#&/=%C$658%GJ<;7I7H= Yoga class in Middlebury. Third Sundays, noon­1 p.m. Otter Creek Yoga in the Marble Works. Free. 388­1961. c5)3% O>3//% '$% E'22>#A1.4=% L@#.4% ^.'234%M".'>% W7;a1$#% 9,% W:89:; 11:30 a.m., The Lodge at Otter Creek. Free seated yoga class. 1­800­642­5119, ext. 1058. Yoga class in Monkton. Sundays, 5:30­6:30 p.m. Yoga class in Vergennes. Tuesdays, 5:30­6:30 p.m., Bixby Library. Q+3.+/%K5@=%II,%I:WW=%^.##=%C$658%G<<;IIWW= c5)3% 65.% D5&&1$'+4% '$% N.'/+5>=% ^.'234/,% R89:% 3=&=% 5.% 789:% "=&=% Phoenix Rising Center on Mountain Street. $5 contribution. a3$#+,%H79;IHWJ=

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Torrey, Clark MIDDLEBURY — Patrick Clark and Wendy Torrey, with their fami­ lies, announce their engagement. The groom­to­be is the son of Kenneth Clark of Middlebury and the late Kathleen Melendy, formerly of Huntington. The bride­to­be is the daughter of Michael and Candy Torrey of Panton. The couple lives in Brandon, where they recently purchased their home. A wedding is planned for June 28, 2014, in Middlebury.

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Marlene Burnham and Edward Allan announce their engagement. The future bride is the daughter of Rodney Burnham of Vergennes, Vt., and Karen Burnham of Middlebury, Vt. She graduated from Mount Abraham Union High School and is employed at H&E Equipment Service. The future groom is the son of Robert and Ruth Allan of Carver, Mass. He graduated from Silver Lake High School in Kingston, Mass., and is also employed at H&E Equipment Services. An April 13 wedding is planned in San Antonio.

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BY JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center has put into gear a new program aimed at getting young adults on the road to good­paying jobs in the transportation industry. It’s called the “Transportation Academy,” geared to students age 18 and over who are willing to take !"!#$#%& '()**!*& !#& +,-.!& .,& )& '!+.$/­ cate that will qualify them for a vari­ ety of jobs planning, maintaining and traveling on state and local roads. It was during the fall of 2011 that the University of Vermont’s Transportation Resources Center contacted Hannaford Career Center Executive Director Lynn Coale about establishing a program to generate 0,+!& 1-)($/!2& )33($')#.*& 4,+& +,)25 related jobs. Coale explained that the Vermont Agency of Transportation, known as VTrans, and several towns throughout the state are currently trying to recruit people for road crew or truck driving jobs — or expect to soon be in need of such workers. Between 40 percent and 50 percent of the state’s transporta­ tion workforce is expected to retire within the next 10 years, accord­ ing to the UVM Transportation Resource Center. In 2008, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded almost $1 million to UVM to initiate a Transportation Education Development Pilot Program. “It is an aging workforce right

now,” Coale said. The town of Middlebury does not currently have any vacancies on its seven­member highway department roster, according town Director of Operations Dan Werner. But several members of the crew are older than 40 and Werner anticipates the town could be facing some retirements in eight to 12 years. The new academy could provide the town with some young )#2&1-)($/!2&+!3()'!0!#.*6 “We rarely see younger applicants,” said Werner, who is aware of the new Transportation Academy. “It’s like public works jobs aren’t even on the radar screen for young workers.” 7)+!!+&7!#.!+&,4/'$)(*&8!+!&-#)9(!& to address UVM’s appeal in 2011, as they were in the midst of creating a meat cutters’ program — another industry in which there are a shortage of trained workers. But Coale and his colleagues began working in earnest last fall on the new Transportation Academy, in collaboration with UVM, the Community College of Vermont, the Vermont Department of Labor and Vermont Adult Learning. The coalition organized an academy that launched this semester. It features a series of seven courses, including “Workplace Safety,” “Project Planning,” “Work Zone Flagging,” and “Intro to Transportation.” The courses drill students in such basics as rules of the +,)2:&$2!#.$4;$#%&.+)4/'&<)=)+2*:&&<,8& to design and lay out a road and calcu­ ().!&.<!&',*.&,4&*-'<&)&3+,>!'.:&/+*.&)$2:& and winter road maintenance. ?.-2!#.*& 8$((& +!'!$"!& )& '!+.$/').!& upon completion of each course during the semester. They must

',((!'.&)&.,.)(&,4&!$%<.&'!+.$/').!*&)#2& perform 2,000 hours of apprentice­ ship in the industry, working with area towns and VTrans. The students at this point can earn their Commercial Drivers License (CDL) through the Champlain Valley Driving School and thereby make themselves eligible for many transportation­related jobs, Coale noted. “They will be walking out of here into some really good jobs,” he said of the future graduates. “And these are jobs that are never going to get shipped overseas.” Those who successfully earn the ',-+*!& '!+.$/').!*@& ',03(!.!& .<!& apprenticeship and pass the CDL test will have passed “Transportation I” and will receive top consideration for job openings for many related state and local jobs, according to Coale. The career center is already work­ ing on a “Transportation II” program that will, among other things, teach students about the operation of heavy and light equipment. Thanks to a UVM grant, there is some scholarship assistance available for students in the new Transportation Academy. And Coale added students can get state assistance in obtain­ ing their CDL, a process that can cost upwards of $3,000, he noted. He placed the cost of completing the Transportation I program at around $2,500. Anyone interested in enrolling in the Transportation Academy should log on to www.hannafordcareercenter. org, or call 382­1012. Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@ addisonindependent.com.

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ADDISON COUNTY — The sponsors of the annual Legislative Breakfast series have announced two changes to this year’s schedule of weekly gatherings of Addison County lawmakers and residents. The Feb. 11 breakfast scheduled for 7 a.m. in Bristol at the American Legion has been changed to a noon luncheon that will feature an appear­ ance by Gov. Peter Shumlin. Also, the previously announced March 11 Governor’s Luncheon scheduled for the Bridport Grange Hall has been changed to a 7 a.m. breakfast to be held at the Whiting Town Hall. The Bridport Grange No. 303 and Addison County Farm Bureau will kick of the 2013 legislative breakfast series next Monday, Feb. 4, at the Grange Hall in Bridport. The legis­ lative breakfast series has enjoyed a long tradition in Addison County, offering residents a weekly opportu­ nity to personally meet and talk with their state representatives and sena­ tors on legislation being debated in Montpelier. All of the breakfasts start at 7 a.m., with the program beginning at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 8:45 a.m. In addition to the Feb. 11 Governor’s Luncheon in Bristol, the series will include another noontime gather­ ing — the Ag Lunch on April 1 at the Community Hall in Bridport. Both begin at noon and end at 1:45 p.m. Purchase of breakfast or lunch is not required to attend but helps the hosts to defray the cost of opening their hall.

2013 Addison County Legislative Breakfast Schedule

SPONSORED BY BRIDPORT GRANGE No. 303 AND ADDISON COUNTY FARM BUREAU Date Feb. 4 Feb. 11 Feb. 18 Feb. 25 March 4 March 11 March 18 March 25 April 1 April 8 April 15 June 3

Place Grange Hall American Legion Governor’s lunch American Legion Firehouse American Legion Town Hall American Legion American Legion Community Hall Ag Lunch Congregational Church Congregational Church Grange Hall

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Breakfasts start at 7 a.m., the program begins at 7:30 and the event ends at 8:45. Luncheons begin at noon and end at 1:45 p.m. Purchase of breakfast not required to attend but helps the hosts to defray the cost of opening their hall.

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Bingham, Wales to compete for Weybridge clerk By JOHN FLOWERS ]'!'% ",% #% 4!"'1% ,;99#!5% )1% 0#&­ didates who will be in the ballot in Bridport, Cornwall, Ripton, Salis­ 4;!5@%L/)!'/#9%#&2%['54!"2+'j BRIDPORT b',"2'&3,%a2(#!2%^#5&'%#&2%L;'% [#.7'!%("..%0)96'3'%1)!%#%3():5'#!% term on the selectboard. Incumbent Selectwoman Susan Stocker is unop­ 6),'2%"&%/'!%4"2%1)!%#%3/!'':5'#!%3'!9< Meanwhile, Chuck Welch, Su­ f#&&'%e;07%#&2%^#;.%^.);11'%#!'%!;&­ &"&+%;&)66),'2%1)!%3'!9,%)1%)&'@%3()% #&2%3/!''%5'#!,@%!',6'03"-'.5@%)&%3/'% local school board. V')&#!2% e#!!'33% ",% !;&&"&+% ;&)6­ 6),'2% 1)!% #&)3/'!% 3/!'':5'#!% 3'!9% as Bridport’s representative on the UD­3 board. CORNWALL There will be no contested races on the ballot in Cornwall. Incumbent selectboard members Ben Wood and J4"% L',,")&,% #!'% !;&&"&+% 1)!% 3'!9,% )1%3()%#&2%3/!''%5'#!,@%!',6'03"-'.5<% U!",3"#&&'%C).+5',"%",%;&)66),'2%1)!% #%3():5'#!%3'!9%)&%3/'%e"&+/#9%D'­ 9)!"#.%L0/)).%4)#!2<%C#995%E'&3)&% ("..%!;&%1)!%#%3/!'':5'#!%,'#3%1)!9'!.5% /'.2%45%3/'%.#3'%g;&";,%R#."3!"< RIPTON C/'!'%#!'%&)%'.'03")&%*!'()!7,%"&% store for Ripton. Incumbent Select­ man Richard Collitt is unopposed for #%3/!'':5'#!%3'!9< Meanwhile, incumbent Ripton a.'9'&3#!5% L0/)).% 4)#!2% 9'94'!,% ["..'9% g'('33% #&2% D"0/#'.% ];,,'5%

#!'%&)3%!;&&"&+%1)!%!':'.'03")&<%b',"­ 2'&3%^'!!5%]#&,)&%("..%!;&%1)!%#%3(): 5'#!%3'!9%)&%3/'%,0/)).%4)#!2%4;3%3/'% ,'0)&2%-#0#&05%("..%/#-'%3)%4'%*..'2% 3/!);+/% #% (!"3':"&% 0#96#"+&% )!% 45% appointment. SALISBURY Residents Tom Scanlon and Mar­ 3/#% L;.."-#&% ("..% -"'% 1)!% #% 3():5'#!% 3'!9% )&% 3/'% L#.",4;!5% ,'.'034)#!2$% "&0;94'&3% L'.'039#&% L3'-'% ^#!7',% ",%,3'66"&+%2)(&<%\&0;94'&3%L'.'03­ 9#&%g)&#3/#&%e.#7'%",%;&)66),'2%"&% /",% 4"2% 1)!% #% 3/!'':5'#!% 3'!9% )&% 3/'% board. In other uncontested races in Salis­ 4;!5@% "&0;94'&3% L#.",4;!5% L0/)).% Board members Gretchen Huestis #&2% % g)/&% K;0'2'!% #!'% !;&&"&+% 1)!% &'(% 3'!9,% )1% 3()% #&2% 3/!''% 5'#!,@% !',6'03"-'.5<% \&0;94'&3% V#;!#% V#,,% ",%,''7"&+%#&)3/'!%3/!''%5'#!,%!'6!'­ ,'&3"&+%L#.",4;!5%)&%3/'%ME:Q%4)#!2< SHOREHAM Howard Campbell and Colin Da­ -",%("..%-"'%1)!%#%3():5'#!%3'!9%)&%3/'% L/)!'/#9% ^.#&&"&+% R)99",,")&<% \3% ("..%4'%3/'%)&.5%!#0'%)&%3/'%L/)!'/#9% C)(&%D''3"&+%4#..)3< Four posts on the town selectboard ("..%4'%"&%6.#5%)&%C)(&%D''3"&+%E#5@% 3/);+/% &)&'% )1% 3/'9% #!'% 0)&3',3'2<% Incumbent Selectman Stephen Go­ )2!"0/% ",% !;&&"&+% 1)!% #% 3/!'':5'#!% 3'!9@% (/".'% 1'..)(% "&0;94'&3,% ^#;.% L#'&+'!%#&2%L#&1)!2%["3/'!'..%g!<%#!'% ,''7"&+%3'!9,%)1%)&'%5'#!%'#0/<%J&2% D#!7%L6"3f&'!%",%;&)66),'2%"&%,''7­ "&+% 3/'% )&'% 5'#!% .'13% )&% #% 3'!9% 4'­

"&+% -#0#3'2% 45% L'.'03()9#&% U#!'&% Shackett. \&0;94'&3% L/)!'/#9% a.'9'&3#!5% School board members Ben Cadoret #&2%e!;0'%^'!.)(%#!'%;&)66),'2%1)!% 3'!9,%)1%3/!''%#&2%3()%5'#!,@%!',6'0­ 3"-'.5<%D"0/'..'%^#33'!,)&%",%,''7"&+% #%)&':5'#!%3'!9%)&%3/'%6#&'.< WEYBRIDGE ['54!"2+'=,% 3)(&% 9''3"&+% '.'0­ 3")&%4#..)3%",%/"+/."+/3'2%45%0)&3',3'2% races for town clerk and treasurer, of­ *0',%/'.2%1)!%9)!'%3/#&%3()%2'0#2',% 45% U#!'&% e!",,)&<% e!",,)&% !',"+&'2% .#,3%K)-'94'!%#13'!%#29"33"&+%3)%/#-­ "&+%'94'ff.'2%9)&'5%1!)9%3/'%3)(&% 0)11'!,<%C/'%'?3'&3%)1%3/'%3/'13%",%0;!­ !'&3.5%4'"&+%6!)4'2%45%"&-',3"+#3)!,% 1)!%#%0#,'%#+#"&,3%e!",,)&%3/#3%("..%4'% prosecuted in federal court. e'3/#&5% e"&+/#9@% L0)33% [#.',% #&2% g;2"3/% V)'('!% #!'% !;&&"&+% 1)!% #% 3/!'':5'#!% 3'!9% #,% 3)(&% 3!'#,;!'!<% e"&+/#9% #&2% [#.',% ("..% #.,)% 0)9­ 6'3'% 1)!% #% 3/!'':5'#!% 3'!9% #,% 3)(&% clerk. Meanwhile, incumbent select­ 4)#!2%9'94'!,%h#.'%];!2%#&2%J.#&% g<% ^"6'!% #!'% ;&)66),'2% 1)!% 3'!9,% )1% 3()%5'#!,%#&2%3/!''%5'#!,@%!',6'03"-'­ .5<% \&0;94'&3% ['54!"2+'% a.'9'&­ 3#!5% L0/)).% 4)#!2% 9'94'!% D"0/'.'% e#5.",,% ",% ,''7"&+% #&)3/'!% 3():5'#!% 3'!9@% (/".'% #% (!"3':"&% 0#96#"+&% )!% #66)"&39'&3%("..%4'%&''2'2%3)%*..%#% 3/!'':5'#!%3'!9%)&%3/'%4)#!2%3/#3%/#,% no takers. Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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ANwSU (Continued from Page 1A) One bond totals $4.2 million and would fund major improvements to the VUHS auditorium, kitchen and cafete­ !"#$%&'(%!))*&+%"&%,'-'!#.%#!'#,%(/'!'% ,0/)).%)1*0"#.,%,#"2%"3%",%4#2.5%&''2'2$% !'6#-"&+%)1%)&'%6#!7"&+%.)3$%)&'%&'(% ,"2'(#.7%#&2%!'6#"!%)1%#&)3/'!$%3!#1*0% 8)(%"96!)-'9'&3,%"&%3/'%6"07:;6%#&2% drop­off area; and new bleachers in the 9"22.'%,0/)).%+59<% Voters will also on Feb. 5 decide the fate of an additional bond for $2 9"..")&% 3/#3% ();.2% 1;&2% #&% #!3"*0"#.% ,;!1#0'%3)%3/'%,0/)).=,%-#!,"35%,)00'!> .#0!),,'%*'.2%#&2%4;".2%#%,"?:.#&'%3!#07% to surround it. That second, smaller bond cannot 4'%#66!)-'2%,'6#!#3'.5%1!)9%3/'%.#!+'!% 4)&2@% #00)!2"&+% 3)% 3/'% -)3'% (#!&"&+% the VUHS board OK’d in December. A1*0"#.,%,#"2%3/'5%,'3%3/'%-)3'%"&%B'4­ !;#!5%4'0#;,'%"1%3/'5%/#2%(#"3'2%;&3".% C)(&%D''3"&+%E#5%"3%();.2%/#-'%4''&% 2"1*0;.3% 3)% ."&'% ;6% 0)&3!#03)!,% 3)% +'3% work started this summer. The board cut $300,000 from the FG<H%9"..")&%4)&2%!'I'03'2%45%JK(LM% !',"2'&3,%)&%K)-<%G@%N@NOO:P@GHQ<% R/#&+',%9#2'%3)%3/'%)!"+"&#.%4)&2% 3)% ,#-'% FQSS@SSS% ('!'% !'9)-"&+% #% ,75."+/3@%#2I;,3"&+%#;2"3)!";9%."+/3"&+% #&2%,);&2%!"++"&+%'T;"69'&3@%9#7"&+% ,)9'% 0;3,% "&% 7"30/'&% 'T;"69'&3@% #&2% 3#7"&+%);3%6.#&,%3)%.'-'.%3/'%8))!%)1%3/'% ."4!#!5%#&2%"&,3#..%&'(%0#!6'3"&+%3/'!'<% TAX IMPACTS JK(LM% 4;,"&',,% 9#&#+'!% U#3/5% Cannon released estimates for the impact of $4.2 million and $6.2 mil­ .")&%4)&2,%)&%3/'%*-'%;&")&%0)99;­ &"3"',=% 6!)6'!35% 3#?',<% R#&&)&% &)3'2% ,/'%0);.2%)&.5%4#,'%3/),'%',3"9#3',%)&% NSPQ%,6'&2"&+%#&2%+!#&2%.",3%2#3#%#&2% ,#"2%3/'5%('!'%#66!)?"9#3' She also said that individual towns’ R)99)&%V'-'.,%)1%J66!#",#.%WRVJ,X% would move the numbers up or down, 4;3% )&.5% ,."+/3.5% 4'0#;,'% 3)(&,=% #,­ ,',,9'&3,%#!'%0.),'%3)%PSS%6'!0'&3<% For a $4.2 million bond, approval 0);.2%9'#&%#%!#&+'%)1%6!)6'!35%3#?%"&­ 0!'#,',%1!)9%#4);3%FNY%6'!%FPSS@SSS% )1% #,,',,'2% -#.;'% "&% Z'!+'&&',% 3)% !);+/.5%FQS%6'!%FPSS@SSS%)1%#,,',,'2% -#.;'%"&%J22",)&<% J66!)-"&+%4)3/%4)&2,@%)!%FG<N%9".­ lion, would mean increases that could !#&+'% 1!)9% #% ."33.'% .',,% 3/#&% FOS% 6'!% FPSS@SSS% )1% -#.;'% "&% Z'!+'&&',% 3)% #% ."33.'% 9)!'% 3/#&% FOO% 6'!% FPSS@SSS% )1% -#.;'%"&%J22",)&< PLAN DETAILS A1*0"#.,% ,#"2% ()!7% "&% 3/'% #;2"3)­ rium is overdue because it was over­ looked in the most recent school­wide '?6#&,")&%#&2%;6+!#2'<% [)!7% ();.2% "&0.;2'% ;6+!#2',% 3)% ("!"&+@% -'&3".#3")&% ,5,3'9,@% ."+/3"&+% #&2% ,);&2% ,5,3'9,@% ,3)!#+'@% 3/'% ,."6­ 6'!5% ,3#+'% ,;!1#0'% #&2% )!0/',3!#% 6"3<% J..% ,'#3,% ();.2% 4'% !'6.#0'2@% #&2% #% control room, catwalks, and handicap­ #00',,"4.'% ,'#3"&+% #&2% '&3!"',% ();.2% be added. C/'% ,0/)).% &)(% !'&3,% ."+/3,% #&2% )3/'!%'T;"69'&3%1)!%6.#5,@%4;3%&)3%1)!% concerts and theater classes, and the &'(%'T;"69'&3%();.2%,'!-'%4)3/<%

In the kitchen and cafeteria, the $4.2 million bond would fund new 'T;"69'&3$%#&%'?3'!")!%(#.7:"&%0)).'!$% &'(% ("!"&+@% ."+/3"&+% #&2% -'&3".#3")&$% #"!% 0)&2"3")&"&+% "&% 3/'% 0#1'3'!"#$% &'(% 2))!,%#&2%8))!"&+$%#%,75."+/3$%*!'%6!)­ 3'03")&%;6+!#2',$%,3)!#+'$%#&2%6.;94­ "&+%#&2%2!#"&,<% \3% ();.2% #.,)% !'0)&*+;!'% 3/'% 0#1­ eteria service area and make it meet /#&2"0#6:#00',,"4"."35% .#(,<% A1*0"#.,% said the school’s kitchen and cafeteria /#-'%+)&'%',,'&3"#..5%;&3);0/'2%,"&0'% ZM]L%(#,%4;".3%*-'%2'0#2',%#+)<% C/'%",,;'%3/#3%*!,3%3!"++'!'2%3#.7%)1% #%4)&2%",%3/'%2'3'!")!#3"&+%!))*&+%)&% 3/'% )!"+"&#.% 0.#,,!))9% ("&+% #&2% #;­ ditorium, and that work is in the $4.2 million. C/'% ,'0)&2% FN% 9"..")&% ();.2% 4;5% 3/'% 3;!1% *'.2@% 3!#07% #&2% !'.#3'2% "9­ provements. VUHS has a track team that now practices without a track, and #13'!% 1;&2"&+% 0;3,% 3/'% ,0/)).% &)% .)&­ +'!% 6#5,% 3)% ,'&2% 3/'% 3'#9% 3)% ;,'% 3/'% D"22.'4;!5% R)..'+'% 1#0"."35<% ZM]L% J03"-"3"',%E"!'03)!%^'3'!%D#&''&%,#"2% team numbers have dropped because of the lack of a track. A1*0"#.,% ,#"2% 9#&5% +#9',% /#-'% been moved and practices lost due 3)% ('#3/'!% 6!)4.'9,% 3/#3% #% 3;!1% *'.2% ();.2% ,).-'@% 3/#3% 3;!1% *'.2% 9#"&3'­ nance would be cheaper, and the sur­ face would allow VUHS to continue 3)% ,'!-'% 3/'% 9#&5% Z'!+'&&',:#!'#% 5);3/%#&2%#2;.3%6!)+!#9,%3/#3%;,'%3/'% school’s facilities. PROS AND CONS Those who favor the proposal in­ 0.;2'%#%+!);6%)1%6#!'&3,@%3'#0/'!,%#&2% 4)#!2% 9'94'!,% 0#.."&+% 3/'9,'.-',% “Friends of the VUHS Bond.” In a letter to the Independent pro­ -"2'2%45%U!",3"&#%D#0U;."&@%3/'%+!);6% #!+;',%"96!)-"&+%3/'%,0/)).%("..%/'.6% "3,% ,3;2'&3,% ,;00''2% #&2% 4'&'*3% 3/'% '0)&)95% #&2% _T;#."35% )1% ."1'`% "&% 3/'% 0)99;&"35<%% “We need to invest in our children ,)% 3/'5% /#-'% 3/'% 3)).,% 3)% 4'% ,;00',,­ 1;.% "&% ."1'@% *&2% +))2% I)4,@% #&2% 9#"&­ 3#"&%/'#.3/5%."1',35.',<%C/','%',,'&3"#.% ,7"..,% #!'% 3#;+/3% "&% 3/'% 0.#,,!))9@% )&% 3/'%,6)!3,%*'.2@%#&2%3/!);+/%3/'%#!3,@`% the letter stated. ^!"&0"6#.% a2% ['44.'5% &)3'2% "&% 1)­ !;9,% 3/#3% #% &'(% .#(% #..)(,% +!'#3'!% school choice, and that he believes 3/'% #;2"3)!";9% #&2% #3/.'3"0% ;6+!#2',% would help keep students at VUHS and attract new students. A3/'!,%#3%/'#!"&+,%0);&3'!%3/#3%3/'5% 4'."'-'% 3/'% 4)&2,% #!'% '?0',,"-'% #&2% 0);.2%3/!'#3'&%1;&2"&+%1)!%3/'%,0/)).=,% #0#2'9"0% 6!)+!#9<% E#-"2% J94!),'@% (/)% #33'&2'2% 4)&2% 9''3"&+,@% '?­ pressed that point of view in a letter to the Independent in which he stated b"0'%D'9)!"#.%]"+/%L0/)).%/#,%"&1'­ !")!%#3/.'3"0%1#0"."3"',%3)%ZM]L@%5'3%#3­ 3!#03,%1#9"."',%3)%6#5%3;"3")&%4'0#;,'%)1% "3,%#0#2'9"0%,3!'&+3/,< _J0#2'9"0% '?0'..'&0'% ",% (/'!'% /'% W['44.'5X%#&2%3/'%4)#!2%,/);.2%4'%1)­ 0;,"&+%3/'"!%'11)!3,%"1%"3%/)6',%3)%!'3#"&% 2",3!"03% '."+"4.'% ,3;2'&3,% #&2% #33!#03% ,3;2'&3,@`%J94!),'%(!)3'<% J94!),'%#.,)%,#"2%3/'%4)#!2%2"2%&)3%

listen to the public after the sound de­ 1'#3%"&%K)-'94'!<%]'%,#"2%4)#!2%9'9­ bers “wanted the board to rethink their 6!)6),#.`% #3% #% 9''3"&+% 3/#3% 1)..)('2% 3/'%2'1'#3@%4;3%3/'5%1#".'2%3)%2)%,)<% _D#&5%#3%3/'%9''3"&+%1'.3%1!;,3!#3'2% 3/#3%3/'"!%-)"0',%('!'%&)3%4'"&+%/'#!2@`% /'%(!)3'<%_J,%3/'%9''3"&+%6!)+!',,'2% it became apparent that the board was +)"&+%3)%2"+%3/'"!%/''.,%"&%#&2%!':-)3'% the bond.” A3/'!,%#3%9''3"&+,%"&%!'0'&3%9)&3/,% /#-'% 0"3'2% 3/'% 3#?% "96#03% #&2% ()&­ dered if some of the elements could 4'%,0#.'2%2)(&%c%1)!%'?#96.'@%0);.2% 3/'%*'.2%4'%,;!1#0'2%("3/);3%3/'%#22"­ tion of the track, or could the improve­ ments to the auditorium be more mod­ est. ['44.'5% #&2% 3/'% ZM]L% 4)),3'!,=% 0.;4@%"&%#%.'33'!%,"+&'2%45%U"9%]#"+",@% made the case for the track and the turf *'.2<% ['44.'5% ,#"2% 3/'% 3!#07% 0);.2% /'.6% 3/'% ,0/)).=,% 3!#07% 3'#9% +!)(% 3)% ;6% 3)% PSS% ,3;2'&3,@% /'% ,#"2@% (/".'% 9),3% )3/'!%-#!,"35%,6)!3,%3'#9,%#!'%0#66'2% #3%#4);3%PH%9'94'!,<% _J&% #..:('#3/'!% 3!#07% ();.2% 4'% #% solid investment in the overall aca­ 2'9"0% #&2% 6/5,"0#.% /'#.3/% )1% ZM]L% students,” he said in an email to the Independent<%_C!#07%#&2%*'.2%!'9#"&,% 3/'%9),3%2'9)0!#3"0%#&2%/"+/.5%6#!3"0­ "6#3)!5%,6)!3,%"&%/"+/%,0/)).%#3/.'3"0,<% a-'!5%#3/.'3'%d%0#&%*&2%#&%'-'&3%"&% (/"0/%3)%'?0'.<`% J&2@%/'%,#"2@%#,%/#-'%ZM]L%4)#!2% members, a track could be a center for public recreation, somewhere safe for .)0#.%!',"2'&3,%3)%'?'!0",'%#(#5%1!)9% 3!#1*0<% _J% 3!#07% ();.2% &)3% 4'% I;,3% 1)!% );!% #3/.'3',@% 4;3% d% ();.2% 4'% #% 4))&% 1)!% #..% Z'!+'&&',:#!'#% 1).7,@`% ['44.'5% wrote. The boosters echoed Maneen that 3/'% ZM]L% *'.2,% #!'% /'#-".5% ;,'2% 45% .)0#.% 5);3/% #&2% #2;.3% !'0!'#3")&% +!);6,@% "&0.;2"&+% PP% 0)99;&"35% 3'#9,% #&2% ,;99'!% 0#96,<%C/'5% #.,)% ,#"2%/#.1%3/'%,0/)).=,%,3;2'&3,%6.#5%)&% )&'%)1%3/'%PO%ZM]L%3'#9,%3/#3%;,'%3/'% 6))!.5% 2!#"&'2% *'.2,<%J&2@% 3/'5% ,#"2@% the wear and tear is a major problem 3/#3%#%3;!1%*'.2%0);.2%#22!',,<% _]'#-5%;,'@%/#!,/%('#3/'!@%#&2%6))!% soil have taken a toll and left them in 2",!'6#"!@`%3/'"!%.'33'!%,3#3'2<%_C/'5%#!'% 0),3"&+%3))%9;0/%"&%9#"&3'&#&0'@%0#&­ 0'..'2%+#9',@%.),3%6!#03"0'%/);!,@%#&2% injuries.” J00)!2"&+%3)%4)),3'!,=%0#.0;.#3")&,@% 3/'%3;!1%*'.2%();.2%,#-'%FPHS@SSS%"&% 9#"&3'&#&0'%0),3,%)-'!%PS%5'#!,@%#&2% 3/'5% #.,)% ,3#3'% 3/#3% L);3/% e;!."&+3)&% ]"+/%L0/)).%+'&'!#3',%FNH@SSS%#%5'#!% "&%3;!1%*'.2%!'&3#.%!'-'&;'< The boosters also attempt to soften 3/'%3#?%"96#03<% _C/'% 0),3% 3)% .)0#.% 3#?6#5'!,% ("..% 4'% ,6!'#2% )-'!% NS% 5'#!,% ("3/% #% /",­ 3)!"0#..5%.)(%"&3'!',3%!#3'@`%3/'5%(!)3'<% _C/'%0),3%("..%4'%.',,%3/#&%FP%6'!%(''7% W4#,'2%)&%#%FPSS@SSS%/);,'X<` Editor’s note: There are a number of letters to the editor on the VUHS bond vote on pages 4A and 5A of this edition of the Independent.

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Clever metaphors carry ‘Django’ Django Unchained; Running time: you, but the violence is there to help tell the story. The shot you’re talking 2:45; Rating: R “Pulp Fiction” was an exciting in­ #5+6*&/4*)&*)%&5"++,&+3&*)%&.+/%0!& novation; “Inglourious Basterds” was was one of my favorite shots, and a masterpiece. But hasn’t Quentin I’d think you would like it too. First, Tarantino crossed the line in “Django *)%780%& 3+*& .+/%0!9& *)%780%& :+**+39& and splattering blood all Unchained” (wonderful over them gives them a title) by targeting Ameri­ profound visual metaphor can slaves with his love of that slavery and the cot­ ferocious violence? It is one ton industry and America thing to visit cruelty on Na­ are built on blood.” I stand zis or the Ku Klux Klan, but corrected. should any one of us play Freed from anger, I games with the deepest scar looked calmly at the rest on our national history? of the picture, which is To throw a slave to a pack pure Tarantino and full of of wild dogs, to order two counterweights to his own !"#$%!& '()*& *+& *)%& ,%#*)& +-& )+004':&4;#(4343(!<&=)43(!& one of them, to splatter the get off to an inspired start blood from a body explo­ By Joan Ellis when Dr. Schultz, for­ sion all over a bed of white mer dentist turned bounty .+/%0!1& 23,& *)4!& 43& #,,4­ tion to the regular beatings and humili­ hunter, buys the freedom of one ations administered to men in chains? man from a chain gang to be the As a Quentin Tarantino fan and partner he needs in his new profes­ not quite trusting the strength of my sion. Django (Jamie Foxx), now un­ own response, I contacted fellow chained, becomes the talented equal movie lover Keenan Ellis for a reac­ partner and asks the doctor for just tion from a different generation. His +3%& -#$+0>& ?#3& *)%7& @"%#!%& '3,& )4!& response: “If there were no reason wife who was sold to Calvin Candie for the violence I would agree with (Leonardo DiCaprio), a monstrous

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“HAWK WOMAN,” BY Karla Van Vliet, is one of pieces featured in a group show, “Intersection: Presence, Creativity, Dreams,” running Feb. 5­28 at the WalkOver Gallery in Bristol. An opening reception, with music and poetry related to the exhibit, is on Friday, Feb. 9, at 5:30 p.m.

BRISTOL — The Vliet and Susan Marie WalkOver Gallery in The self that Scavo. Bristol will host an event our dreams The artists organiz­ and exhibit by members unveil, as ing this event offered of North of Eden, Arche­ the following statement typal Dreamwork, titled they arrive giving some background “Intersection: Presence, nightly, with on their thinking: “The Creativity, Dreams,” intelligence practice of being in the with an opening and lies at the heart and humor, present reception on Saturday, of Archetypal Dream­ Feb. 9, at 5:30 p.m., with is our soul, work. To simply be with presentations of music our essential ‘what is’ in this moment, and poetry beginning at self. without judgment or 6:30. analysis, the individual The visual work is by self is revealed. The self Karla Van Vliet, Laura Smith, Joan that our dreams unveil, as they ar­ Murray and Lily Hinrichsen. The rive nightly, with intelligence and music and poetry presented at the humor, is our soul, our essential opening will be by Bob Murray, self. Getty Payson, Jim Goss, Karla Van “Dreams allow us to revel in each

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moment: to dive in, drop down, jump, to fall, to feel everything, to surrender. This allows one to be open again. The artist knows that moment of opening is huge and spa­ :4+6!9& '""%,& /4*)& *)%& @+*%3*4#"& -+0& anything to emerge. It is in the pres­ ent moment that our hearts know and can express the truth we carry and this can be expressed equally in the form of paint or words or song. The work reveals the blessed inter­ section of the present moment and our heart’s desire.” The exhibit will be up from Feb. 5­28. The WalkOver Gallery is lo­ cated at 15 Main St., Bristol. Hours are Monday­Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (802) 453­3188.

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Break­ins

NEW HAVEN RESIDENT Bill Brooks stands next to the entry to his home that was kicked in by burglars on Jan. 11. Brooks and others are looking for ways to protect their homes from future break­ins. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Homeowner: They can’t steal the memories Editor’s note: The writer of this story is one of many Addison County residents who has recently experi­ enced a home break­in and the theft of precious family heirlooms of great sentimental value. By BILL BROOKS I returned to my home in New Ha­ ven on Friday, Jan. 11, after an en­ joyable day at the Sheldon Museum, where I am the executive director, to !"#$ %&$ '()*$ #++,$ (-(,.$ /$ 01+2310$ 0+$ myself, “The south wind must have '44"$ 50,+"3$ 0+#(&$ +,$ %(&'4$ /$ #6#"70$ fully close the door.” My confusion 826)*9&$ 4:(;+,(04#$ <14"$ /$ <(9*4#$ 6"0+$ 014$ *60)14"=$ "+06)4#$ %&$ 3&%$ 51+45$ +"$ 014$ >++,=$ ,+2"#4#$ 014$ )+,­ "4,$ 6"0+$ 014$ #6"6"3$ ,++%$ <14,4$ 54:­ 4,(9$?2,"602,4$#,(<4,5$<14,4$+;4"$("#$ %&$%+014,75$504,96"3$569:4,$?+2,$;64)4$ coffee/tea service was not on the side '+(,#.$@04;;6"3$6"0+$014$(#-()4"0$'4#­ room, the dresser was absent the three jewelry boxes and contents. I had '44"$'2,39(,6A4#. After a call to 911, Vermont State B+96)4$C,++;4,$D:("$E+F544$826)*9&$ arrived and reviewed with me the

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her death in 1986. The service was 9+50$6"$014$'2,39(,&. My father and his family were from H(%',6#34=$ W(55.$ W&$ ;(,4"05$ 1(#$ met as students at Harvard and Rad­ )96??4.$ W&$ 3,("#?(014,=$ <1+54$ "(%4$ /$51(,4$<(5$%(&+,$+?$H(%',6#34$("#$ ,45;+"56'94$?+,$6":606"3$W/C$0+$,49+­ )(04$014,4$?,+%$V+50+".$G$3+9#$<(0)1$ fob, inherited from him, formally inscribed WBF, and attached to a '9()*$,6''+"=$<(5$(95+$50+94"=$(5$<(5$ %&$ ?(014,75$ '+&1++#$ ;+)*40$ <(0)1$ with the initials WFB, Jr. (also my 6"606(95Y.$ /$ -+6"4#$ 014$ ;+)*40$ <(0)1$ <601$014$?+'$("#$569*$,6''+"$6"$014$:450$ ;+)*40$ <14"$ (006,4#$ 6"$ <1604$ 064$ ("#$ tails for holiday dances and debutante '(995$ 6"$ T(516"30+"=$ E.H.$ P"$ %+50$ +))(56+"5=$1+<4:4,=$014$;+)*40$<(0)1$ <(5$(00()14#$0+$($3+9#$)1(6,$("#$3+9#$ 9+)*40=$("#$<+,"$'&$%4$<601$($01,44$ ;64)4$ 52604$ #2,6"3$ %&$ Z[I&4(,$ '("*­ 6"3$)(,44,.$W&$3,("#?(014,$#64#$9+"3$ before I was born, my father in 1992, but I inherited from both an interest I 1('4,#(514,&.$ /$ 01+2310$ +?$ 014%$ ("#$ 0146,$943()645$4()1$06%4$/$5;+,04#$014$ <(0)1=$)1(6"=$9+)*40$("#$?+'.

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By the way (Continued from Page 1A) All fans are encouraged to wear white to the game to support the Panthers. And, while the fans are wearing white, the Panthers on !"#$%&#$'%(($)#$'#*+%,-$&*./01*-#$ jerseys in their games against Wesleyan Friday and against Trinity Saturday at 4 p.m.

vices should email their listing to Academy a few years back after news@addisonindependent.com that building burned down, and by next Tuesday. apparently some people have thought the place was in limbo Another sign that the times are a­ since the Community Health Cen­ changing. Resident in the seven lo­ ters of Rutland Region won a $1.3 cal towns that send kids to Middle­ million grant last spring to up­ bury Union middle and high schools grade the clinic and make it the will not be receiving the school dis­ 2+3!$ 4#5#+*((6$ 70*(%2#5$ 8#*(!"$ trict’s annual report in their mail­ Center in Addison County. We’re Your local Lions Club will be col­ boxes. But the 2013 Union District told that construction on the new lecting food donations for local food No. 3 Annual Report is now avail­ building will start this summer, shelves on Saturday, Feb. 9, from able online at www.addisoncentral­ but the clinic is accepting patients 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at these locations: su.org/reports­budgets. If you still with all kinds of insurance. Greg’s Market, Pratt’s of Bridport, want a hard copy of the report, call Middlebury Natural Foods Co­op, 382­1274 and the kind folks in the Want to give back? The Cham­ Shaw’s in Middlebury and Kinney 5)4'+0;# !"*5)# <2;;# 1+!@# !4)# 24# '()# plain Valley Agency on Aging is Drugs in Middlebury. mail. The UD­3 Annual Meeting looking for people to volunteer as and Budget Hearing will take place Meals on Wheels drivers and de­ The Congregational Church of on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m. liver hot, nourishing meals and a Middlebury let us know that they at Middlebury Union High School. smile to their elder neighbors, al­ will host a special Ash Wednes­ Australian ballot voting will take lowing them to remain in their day service in the sanctuary on place on March 5 in each town’s homes and independent. Volunteer Wednesday, Feb. 13, that will in­ polling location. once a week, every other week, or clude the choir and special guest as a sub — whatever works for you. ROBERT FROST, LEFT, sits with dear friend Victor Reichert circa 1960. Reichert and Frost were both Ripton musicians performing selections Folks at the Shorewell Clinic D()# 03)45:# 2,# ,@)52*50;;:# 24# 4))1# residents who shared long walks in the Green Mountains. Photo courtesy of the Poetry Collection of the University Library, University of Buffalo from “The Seven Last Words of that provides medical care for of drivers Friday for the Bristol area Christ” by Théodore Dubois, and people in Shoreham and Or­ and Wednesday and Thursday in “Requiem” by Gabriel Fauré. well reminded us that Dr. Allan Vergennes. Find out more by con­ Other area churches that would Curtiss is still providing care tacting Lisa Townsend at CVAA at like to be included in a listing at its Main Street location. The 1­800­642­5119 or email lisat@ of special Ash Wednesday ser­ clinic was moved out of Newton cvaa.org. (Continued from Page 1A) taken by Reichert’s wit and his deep were hugely important to Frost as a poet, a man and a thinker.” owned and preserved by Middlebury learning,” Parini said. Parini was himself a friend and ac­ College) in 1939, and summered there Robert Frost’s religious beliefs until his death in 1963. have long been speculated quaintance of Victor Reichert and his For Frost, “One of the “Frost’s upon. Raised by a mother wife, Lillian. Parini said he was in­ best parts of being in Rip­ musings who was a follower of troduced to them by an acquaintance, ton in the summer was on religion Swedenborgianism, a who told him, “‘If you’re working on that Victor Reichert, the Swedish mystical belief, Frost, you must come and meet Vic­ rabbi from Ohio, owned interested many of Frost’s biogra­ tor Reichert.’ So I had dinner with a summer house there,” Rabbi phers have noted his ap­ him, soon after coming to Middle­ Reichert, Parini said. parent atheism or agnosti­ bury, over 30 years ago.” Parini had many hours of conver­ Parini, who spent 20 and he was cism. But he was deeply sation with Reichert, then a very old years writing and re­ taken by interested in Christianity. Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects searching his landmark “Robert Frost called man, about his friendship with Frost. Reichert’s wit himself biography, “Robert Frost: an ‘Old Testa­ After Reichert’s passing, Parini con­ A fundraiser bringing skiers, x­country skiers and boarders and his deep ment Christian,’” Parini tinued the conversation with Lillian A Life,” believed that together to raise money for a great cause. the friendship between learning.” said. “Which meant he Reichert, who also had a great affec­ !"#$%&'()*+,"%,&(-.'(-/01(2(0/(%343(5(-(6343 Reichert and Frost was — Jay Parini was really more focused tion for Frost. “They were likeminded people,” the most important of the on the Torah and the old Rikert Nordic Center & Middlebury College Snow Bowl second half of Frost’s life. Biblical stories. Things like the Book Parini said. “They read books, they “Frost’s musings on religion in­ !"#$!%&#'()#*+,'#*-)#%!!.,#!"#/!,),&# talked about them.” 2 p.m. at Rikert Nordic Center: Parini was certain that Reichert terested Rabbi Reichert, and he was the Book of Proverbs and the Psalms (01#0#,2342*504'#2467)45)#!4#8+!,'9,# Chili party, awards and a special performance by SIM. later work. “Look at some of Frost’s later po­ Win great prizes such as nordic and alpine skis & passes at great VT resorts! )'+:#041#:!7#504#*41#'()#2467)45)#!"# Reichert, especially in his ‘Masks’… For more information, registration & sponsor form go to: in the sense that he is meditating on 7773896*5:;39,< or Old Testament themes.” Parini expressed disappointment ADDISON COUNTY 2013 GOLD SPONSORS that Middlebury College had not INDEPENDENT Blueberry snagged the collection, which he said Hill he would be very curious to see if he had a chance. “It would have been very helpful (when writing the biog­ Nancy’s Listings raphy),” he added. 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