Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 by AddisonPress

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 29 No. 40

Music for the masses •Emily Taubi will be among the performers at a free Feb. 1 show of strings, piano and sax at Middlebury College. Page 10.

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Middlebury floats small town budget increase By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury residents at town meeting will consider a fiscal year 2019 municipal budget of $10,574,426, of which $7,331,905 would be raised through local property taxes. It’s a proposed spending plan that would result in an increase of about one-third of one

penny in the community’s current municipal rate of 98.2 cents. One penny on Middlebury’s property tax rate raises roughly $75,000. The Middlebury selectboard at its most recent meeting agreed to warn the budget, which will be voted by (See Middlebury, Page 35)

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Former co-chief of ambulance service pleads in embezzlement By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — A former codirector of Middlebury Regional EMS has pleaded innocent to four felony charges of embezzlement, stemming from allegations that she stole a combined total of $7,802 from the nonprofit over a more than year-long period to pay

for personal items, gifts for friends and her own medical expenses. Lisa M. Northup, 46, entered her plea during her Jan. 22 arraignment in Addison Superior Court, criminal division. She had until early last year shared administrative leadership (See Embezzlement, Page 14)

MUHS maintains school choice • Board preserves 15 spots for students from outside the district. See Page 2.

Girls’ education author in Bristol

• Champlain professor will illustrate the barriers to teaching girls around the world. See Page 17.

MUHS girls look to keep winning

• The Tigers had taken two of three after a slow start heading into a Friday night home game. See Sports, Page 18.

‘Cabaret’

THE KIT KAT dancers strut their stuff during rehearsal for “Cabaret” at Town Hall Theater last Thursday night. The show, which was performed to sold-out crowds over the weekend, is a January Term collaboration between the Middlebury College Department of Music and THT. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Blue moon will be rising over Vt. • Early Wednesday morning there will be a moon-rise that is unusual in three ways. See Page 25.

Ferrisburgh spending proposed to increase

Highway department the main driver By ANDY KIRKALDY FERRISBURGH — The Ferrisburgh selectboard on Wednesday adopted a roughly $1.935 million town spending proposal for the 2018-2019 fiscal year that would raise spending by about 4.1 percent, assuming voters also back charitable contributions on the ballot.

Selectboard members also adopted a town meeting warning that included two more measures that could boost spending by another 1.8 percent: a proposed $115,000 purchase of a loader over a fiveyear period, and an increase in the highway department contingency fund by $10,000 to $40,000. Assistant Treasurer Pam Cousino

said town officials expect payments on the loader to be about $23,000 a year over the five-year term. And the other major increases in what is an overall boost of about $77,000 in the proposed budget can also be found in the highway department. This past March, town residents approved the purchase of a new, fully equipped $190,000 tandem dump truck, and $38,000 appears in

the budget adopted on Wednesday as the first payments for that vehicle. Also, $10,382 shows up to pay for a used heavy-duty pickup truck that was not in the current budget, but should have been. The department bought it two years ago and the town has spent $10,000 on it this year, but it was accidentally omitted from the budget, according to Treasurer Deb Healey, who was elected this past (See Ferrisburgh, Page 35)

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Complaint targets city officials Merchant points at manager, clerk

were provided to the Independent Devine and Hawley address the incidents Mahoney cited and state they did nothing wrong. Still, Mahoney alleges in the conBy ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — The Vergennes clusion of her one-page complaint City Council on Feb. 13 will dis- that others have had similar probcuss a formal complaint against City lems. “Joan and Mel make decisions Clerk Joan Devine and City Manager and choices withMel Hawley filed by out accountability downtown business In emails among or consequences,” owner Shannon Mathe parties that Mahoney wrote. “In honey. speaking with many Mahoney outlined were provided to businesses and resiher complaint in a the Independent dents in our commuDec. 18 email to May- Devine and nity there have been or Michael Daniels. It Hawley address countless occurrencstems from her inter- the incidents es of disrespectful actions with Devine and inappropriate and Hawley after she Mahoney cited volunteered to or- and state they did behavior by the City Hall employees Mel ganize the placing nothing wrong. Hawley and Joan of lights on the city Devine. Everyone green this past holiday season, and from her dealings gets the same answer when they with Devine in the 2016 holiday sea- raise a concern, they will be retiring son regarding alcohol permits for her soon and to not rock the boat.” Mahoney asks for action from jewelry story and other businesses. In emails among the parties that Daniels and the council on Feb. 13.

“I hope that you and the City Council understand the seriousness of the situation and take action to change the behaviors in City Hall,” Mahoney wrote. Daniels said he could not comment on the complaint, but described how it would be handled. “Any discussion on the issue will be done in an open meeting,” Daniels said, but added any decision on possible consequences for Hawley and Devine would be made in executive session. Daniels did confirm he has heard in the past at least informal complaints against Hawley and Devine. “You can’t always please everybody,” Daniels said. “Not everybody knows the letter of the laws, so somebody sometimes feels they’re not getting good advice or the right advice. Everything I’ve heard of in the past has been worked out once the person has had due process.” IMPROPER ADVICE? One of the issues Mahoney raises touches both Devine and Haw(See Vergennes, Page 33)

ACLU eyes prison population

By ALAN KEAYS VTDigger.org MONTPELIER — James Lyall says he is confident Vermont can cut its prison population in half, and he’s launching a campaign to help the state do just that. Lyall, who is executive director of the Vermont chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, spoke at a Statehouse press conference

Wednesday to announce the organization’s new initiative to reduce Vermont’s incarcerated population. Lyall said while Vermont has made progress in getting the numbers down, more needs to be done, and at a faster pace. “It’s critical we invest more energy and make a more concerted effort to expand and accelerate the movement to reform here in Ver-

mont,” Lyall said. The Vermont ACLU held the press conference to announce the launch of a statewide advocacy campaign, Smart Justice Vermont. Lyall said the campaign does not have a specific timeline for reaching its goal. “We believe that we can move deliberately toward cutting our prison (See Prison population, Page 3)

Rutland man convicted for alleged sex-related crimes

MIDDLEBURY — A Rutland man was convicted last week of several offenses involving a Middlebury child. After a four-day trial at the Addison Superior Court, criminal division, a jury on Jan. 23 found Jason Dukette, 38, of Rutland attempted lewd and lascivious conduct with a

child, possession of child pornography, and indecent material to a minor. The conviction stems from incidents in September 2015. On Sept. 30 of that year the Vermont Department for Children and Families received a report of possible sexual abuse of a child. An investigation

was opened immediately by Middlebury Police Det. Kris Bowdish and Katie Colligan of the Department for Children and Families, with the assistance of Det. Trooper Barnes of the Vermont State Police. Authorities report that the girl involved in the case was between age 8 and 11 at the time.

MUHS to maintain 15 slots for ‘school choice’ By JOHN FLOWERS Route 100 community of RochMIDDLEBURY — Middle- ester — which recently closed bury Union High School next year its high school — is currently will continue to serve 15 students reviewing possible tuition placefrom surrounding districts as part ments for its students. MUHS of the state’s limited public school plans to compete for some of choice program. those placements. The Addison Central School “Fifteen is still a good numDistrict board last week agreed to ber,” ACSD Superintendent Peter preserve the 15 slots, which are Burrows said of the school choice consistently all sponumber. ken for by students It’s a number that from the adjacent would allow four Addison Northwest new out-of-district and Mount Abraham students to attend union school districts. MUHS beginning Bill Lawson, princithis fall. The repal of MUHS, said maining 11 slots are there are typically already occupied three or four more apby students in varplicants than there are ious stages of their available slots, thus MUHS careers. triggering a lottery. The ACSD board Some of the incomon Jan. 22 overBURROWS ing out-of-district whelmingly OK’d students are seeking the 15 “school choice” slots for the the MUHS placements primarily 2018-19 academic year, though for the rigor and diversity of the member Jason Duquette-Hoffman educational curriculum; others suggested the district consider are particularly interested in the offering a larger number of placeschool’s more abundant sports of- ments to accommodate those who ferings. get shut out through the annual Vermont’s Act 129 of 2012 al- lottery. He asked the board to conlows students to apply to attend sider raising the number of slots any other high school in the state. from 15 to 20. Schools are allowed to limit the “Why make what is essentially number of students who may an arbitrary distinction because transfer from another district, it’s historically accurate, when with a cap of 10 percent of resi- the margin between that number dent students or 40 —whichever (15) and the number of kids who is smaller. Schools may set higher have historically wanted to come limits, according to the law. is pretty narrow?” Duquette-HoffIt should be noted the incoming man said. students attend on the receiving Board members ultimately district’s dime. State aid does not agreed to stick with 15, given the follow these students who at- absence of funding for incoming tend high schools outside of their choice students. home district. “It does divert from the people The “choice” students are not who are funding the system and to be confused with those who are that we’re responsible for,” Burtuitioned to other districts because rows said. “To me, that’s part of they don’t have a high school of the question about ‘what’s the their own. Lawson noted the right number?’”

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Marquis Theater to screen film ‘Whose Streets?’ Feb. 7 MIDDLEBURY — The third in- Colwell is asking Vermonters to installment of the anti-racism film se- vestigate. “The truth is that we have ries Seeing Color/Seeking Justice, all absorbed racist messages and sponsored by Middlebury Showing bigotry through textbooks, the meup For Racial Justice (SURJ), will dia, and the world around us. If we screen on Wednesday, are white our task is Feb. 7, at 4 and 7 p.m. to listen to the grievat the Marquis The- “At this moment ances of communiater. “Whose Streets?” in history, when ties of color, to open depicts the unrest and more and more our minds and hearts, activism in Ferguson, Americans are and to refuse to stop Missouri, in the wake learning.” of the police shooting waking up to the “At this moment in painful truth of of Michael Brown. history, when more The film series racism, it is more and more Americans aims to educate Addi- important than are waking up to the son County residents ever to get out of painful truth of racabout the struggles of our bubble and ism, it is more imcommunities of color portant than ever to in the United States. learn as much as get out of our bubble SURJ activists be- we can.” and learn as much as lieve that the fact that — Kathy Comstock we can,” said Kathy Vermont is one of the Comstock, another whitest states may be SURJ organizer, who the best reason ever to show films has helped to plan the film series. that highlight the lived experiences “This Racial Justice Film Series of people of color. perfectly fits our organization’s “What will it take to get white dual mission. We work to educate Americans to have more empathy the community about the harm for communities of color? Who caused by white supremacy, and to benefits from mass incarceration, raise funds for anti-racist organizaunjust drug laws, and police bru- tions in Vermont.” tality?” These are some of the When asked why Vermonters questions SURJ organizer Joanna should take it upon themselves to

Prison population (Continued from Page 2) population in the state in half,” he said. “That is a target, a goal, but it is by no means the limit of what can be done.” Vermont’s prison population is currently about 1,700, including more than 200 inmates serving time in an out-of-state facility in Pennsylvania. To achieve its goal, the Vermont ACLU initiative includes bail and sentencing reforms, drug policy changes and greater investment in rehabilitation programs. The organization is pushing for legislation, including measures that would do the following: • Set procedures for the compassionate release of inmates with serious medical conditions rendering them unlikely to present a danger to society. • Prohibit incarcerating inmates after their minimum release date because they do not have appropriate housing. • Expand access to drug and DUI treatment courts statewide. Bill Cobb, the ACLU’s deputy director of the national Smart Justice initiative, also spoke at the press conference Wednesday. He said he served time in the Pennsylvania’s State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill, where Vermont’s outof-state inmates are currently incarcerated. He said he served time years ago for felony convictions, including kidnapping and robbery. Now, he said, he’s a productive member of society and a leader in the push for criminal justice reforms.

“Pennsylvania state prisons are no place for Vermonters to be,” Cobb said. “Vermont’s prisons and jails are no place for Vermonters to be.” The campaign goals include reducing racial disparities for those jailed in Vermont, Cobb said. “To think that out of 1,700 people … to have the worst racial disparities among black men in the nation is something that this group assembled and those who are working to reform our criminal justice system can reverse,” he said. “One out of 14 black men in the state is incarcerated today.” Nico Amador, an ACLU of Vermont community organizer, said the campaign also focuses on the role of the elected county prosecutors in Vermont’s criminal justice system. “State’s Attorneys — who are all elected officials — have enormous discretion to decide who goes to prison and for how long,” according to Amador. “It’s time for a conversation between Vermont’s state’s attorneys and their constituents about how we can end mass incarceration and eliminate racial disparities in Vermont’s criminal justice system.” Speakers Wednesday panned a proposed $150 million prison plan that was presented last week in a report from the administration of Gov. Phil Scott. “Let’s think about the possibilities if we responded to crime, drug usage differently,” Cobb said. “One hundred and fifty million dollars divided by 1,700 people. What amount of investment is a life worth?”

learn more about racism in America in general, and the Ferguson uprising depicted in the film, Black Lives Matter VT organizer, Ebony Nyoni said, “Knowledge is the key to moving us forward as one nation.

You can’t help if you don’t know what we need. Showing up is the first step.” Suggested donation to see the film is $10. Funds raised will benefit Black Lives Matter Vermont

and Middlebury SURJ. The Marquis Theater is located at 65 Main Street in downtown Middlebury. Food and beverages are available for sale in the cafe area between screenings.

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A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Editorial

Rutland, Montpelier must clean up its waste water flowing into the lake If clean water is a goal all Vermonters share, then Rutland seems slow to take up the challenge of addressing a water-sewage treatment system that is the biggest culprit for dumping wastewater overflows into the Otter Creek, which then runs into Lake Champlain at Porter Bay carrying huge volumes of pollutants. Lake Champlain International reported after last week’s rains and warm spell that swamped several municipal water-sewer systems, that Rutland’s system overflowed four times last week alone and contributed to the 475,000 gallons of combined sewage overflow into the Otter Creek in the 11 days prior to this past weekend. So far in 2018, there have been a total of 24 combined sewage overflow spills from municipal wastewater treatment plants contributing a total of 3,027,000 gallons of pollutants running into Lake Champlain. Of the six worst community offenders, Rutland is at the top of the chart with 16 spills, followed by Montpelier with six, Middlebury with two, and Saint Albans, Vergennes and Burlington with one each. In 2017, there were 145 combined sewage overflow spills totaling 8,657,890 gallons. Rutland led all polluters with 85 spills, followed by Montpelier with 42, Middlebury with seven, Saint Albans with six, Vergennes with three and Burlington two. Combined sewage overflows are not 100 percent sewage, but rather comprised mostly of storm water run-off — about 90 percent of such displacement is storm water. But that leaves about 10 percent that is sewage flowing into Otter Creek and into in to Lake Champlain. That’s still a big number, translating to 86,570 gallons of sewage entering the Otter Creek basin and dumping that waste into the lake just in the first 20 days of January. That’s also the type of waste that raises e-coli levels from fecal matter and closes beaches, while also making swimming, boating, fishing and recreating in the Otter Creek much less enjoyable than it otherwise would be. That’s particularly concerning for residents of the Tri-Town Water district (Bridport, Addison and Shoreham) who get their drinking water from Lake Champlain. It’s also important to note that such dumping of CSO is a violation of the U.S. Clean Water Act, and yet no fines have been filed against Rutland — perhaps because the fix (replacing the plant) is no small task and expensive. Yet, Vergennes is currently busy addressing the problem and planning a strategy to separate the storm water overflow system from the sewage system (as have other towns such as Burlington). Rutland, on the other hand, has yet to undertake such an initiative in any meaningful way. We urge our friends to the south to become more engaged, in particular to the effect their CSO has on the Otter Creek and the Otter Creek Basin area that flows into Lake Champlain, and become a part of a more active solution. We’re confident the residents of Rutland enjoy recreating in clean water and don’t want to be the major cause of water pollution in the Otter Creek and the southern end of Lake Champlain, but they have to get their message to their town leaders and pressure them to make it a priority. Surely if the city undertakes the challenge, the state will pitch in what it can, and even Trump may make money available through an upcoming infrastructure bill that — one might imagine — will first go to those projects that are spade ready and have a clear and direct impact on the public good. Montpelier is also high on the offender list, dumping its wastewater into the Winooski, which runs headlong into Lake Champlain at the northern end of Burlington. While water pollution is a concern for all municipalities, Rutland’s volume and frequency of discharging its storm waste water in this manner is double that of the second worse offender and 12-15 times worse that of the other four offenders in this basin. That’s a huge difference, and shows how far behind the times Rutland and Montpelier are in their efforts to control this type of water pollution. As the state seeks ways to address the state’s significant water quality issues, one very obvious need is for the state to work with Rutland and Montpelier to find a quick answer to these two straightforward problems. The solution is well known; now all we need is the political will to make it happen. — Angelo Lynn

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Trunk ice

A CLUMP OF trees are frozen in a flooded field in Leicester last Thursday afternoon.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Letters to the Editor Thoughtful, phased-in minimum-wage increase works In the guest editorial that appeared in the Jan. 15 edition of the Addison Independent Emerson Lynn claims that raising the minimum wage “would only hurt those it would be set up to help.” It’s hard to see why earning more money would hurt the beneficiaries of higher wages. People who oppose raising the minimum wage often claim that employers will cut jobs if wages are raised. However, study after study has shown that job loss is minimal or nonexistent as long as increases

in the minimum wage are not too extreme and are done gradually. Going to $15 an hour over the next three to five years would seem to meet this condition. A second objection has to do with the so-called “benefits cliff.” This refers to the fact that some low wage earners may lose certain social benefits or services if a higher minimum wage puts them above a given eligibility threshold. Clearly legislators considering increasing the minimum wage need to structure any increases in such a way

that the intended beneficiaries don’t come out net losers. Raising the minimum wage in a gradual and thoughtful manner can stimulate our economy, since most of the additional wage dollars will be spent locally. It may enable some low-income people to move off social benefit programs supported by other taxpayers. Most importantly, it will contribute to the financial independence and dignity of working people at the low-wage end of our economy. Spencer Putnam Middlebury

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All breeds of dogs worthy of love

Letters to the Editor Unproductive ‘tandem classrooms’ lost in Mt. Abe plan What are tandem classrooms? An online search reveals this term is mostly used to describe an academic process of co-teaching. Tandem classrooms, as the term is used at Mt. Abraham, are a physical stacking of one classroom in front of another. The only way to reach the second classroom is by passing through the first. Tandem classrooms are also those that are separated by a retractable curtain/ wall for flexibility in classroom size. Logistically speaking, neither of these solutions are conducive to focused learning. Originally, the nested classroom layout was another energy efficiency strategy. The theory was classrooms with no exterior walls or windows would retain more heat than those located on an exterior wall, requiring less electricity to heat. Academically speaking, this arrangement creates a set of challenges with a direct impact on effective teaching/learning. The walls between the stacked classrooms are constructed with enough noise muffling material that voices do not easily carry to the other classroom when the door between is closed. However, videos being shown can be heard in both rooms. Imagine trying to focus on a calculus problem while a film about any other subject is playing. Someone opens a door and the volume rises like commercials do on the TV, specifically to draw your attention. Now, return your focus to calculus. In the situation of rooms sepa-

rated by a retractable wall, there is no sound buffering and the effect is similar to having two talk radio stations playing at the same time. Another inherent difficulty created by the nested setup is a sense of being trapped if you are in the second classroom. A bathroom break in the middle of class is sometimes necessary. Disrupting your own class will deter some students from leaving the room. Disrupting a second room of students by opening and closing both of their doors at either end of your trip and the feeling of being “on display” as you walk through their class twice can feel disrespectful and too daunting for some teens. The impact of a distraction can be detrimental, particularly if a test is happening while you pass through that other class. There have been many studies showing that a period of time is necessary to return your focus to a task following an interruption. Though this specific situation can be limited by waiting until between classes, in effect it is preventing the student from taking care of their needs. There is no choice to avoid passing through the first classroom if you’ve been to an appointment and are returning while class is in session. The conceptual plan for eliminating nested classrooms calls for moving walls to create a hallway separating the rooms, creating independent access to each. It’s a simple fix, but not an uncomplicated one. The issues of air

quality and lighting must also be addressed. These items are two more of the priorities for the Mt. Abe renovation project identified and confirmed by many rounds of surveys and studies. The interior classrooms formed during this process will still have no sunlight as they have no contact with the building’s exterior walls. The current conceptual drawings call for skylights to be installed in the ceilings of these rooms on the second floor. The significant 20 percent reduction in the bond request will likely lead to eliminating a portion of the skylights. Over the past several years, facilities maintenance has been updating lighting throughout the building with modern fixtures and natural light bulbs. This is a huge improvement and perhaps some other architectural feature can be employed to draw sunlight from other places without sacrificing the ability to lockdown the rooms, if it were ever necessary. Tandem classrooms using a retractable curtain/wall are planned to be eliminated. The air quality issue is a building-wide priority and these rooms will be addressed as part of the larger air handling design. The vote for a reduced bond of $29.5M is scheduled for Town Meeting Day, March 6, 2018. Please go to the polls or obtain an absentee ballot from your town clerk. Denise Dalton Monkton

‘Shooting From the Hip’ acronym for thorough process My name is Mathew Chabot, and I am a member of the Vergennes City Council. During the first week of January I requested of Mayor Mike Daniels that the subject of starting a search for our next City Manager be placed on the agenda for the City Council meeting scheduled for Jan. 9, 2018. The purpose for that request was exactly in line with recent FPF comments that have arisen surrounding Mayor Daniels recent quotes in the Addison Independent. City Manager Hawley has been an asset to Vergennes for many, many years, and filling this job is paramount to the continued success of our community. It’s no small task, and must be given the appropriate level of due process, including engaging with our community, City personnel, business leaders and, if appropriate, employing a professional search company. During an interview, Mayor Daniels was quoted regarding a comment about “shooting from the hip” regarding the hiring process. Mayor Daniels has since provided

clarification, that “shoot from the hip” is an acronym for a hiring process he has used in the past. (Strategic, Formal, Hiring, Interview, Process). While the phrase seems a bit cavalier, the process is grounded in sound logic, and can provide guidance to the Council as we seek to secure top-level talent to manage the City for the foreseeable future. I write to assure you that the City Council takes this process extremely seriously. As we are just getting started, and there is time, we will be discussing at length the entire process, the attributes and skills desired in the next Manager, and how to allow a transparent, engaging hiring process that allows for everyone interested to participate. We are in a (somewhat) odd position, where we have not received formal notice of resignation from Mel, which he is not obligated to do, but has committed to giving in a timely fashion. That’s fine, and I’m not trying to rush him into retirement! If you are interested in taking part in the process, please reach

The recent Front Porch Forum postings about the dogs missing after the house fire in Middlebury have been a cause of sadness to me. First and foremost because we know now that all four dogs perished in the fire or shortly thereafter. My heart goes out to the family that has endured this loss. The loss of a home and the belongings in it is sad, but the loss of the love of your dogs is unspeakable. The postings also made me reflect generally on our love of dogs. More specifically, it makes me think that this love is too often biased and I hope my words will open some hearts and minds. We were all overjoyed this past holiday season when Doug Anderson’s golden retriever was found after a cold and scary week on his own, and we were all brought closer together by the way the community pulled together to find Willie. I couldn’t be happier for Doug and Debby and Willie, and I was proud to be a part of the community that worked toward that happy ending. I’m just sad because all dogs deserve to be championed like Willie. In contrast to the community outpouring of support in the search for him, pleas for help in finding these four dogs, Labrador/pit bull mixes, was met with silence. Well, not complete silence. There was an alarmist FPF post that encouraged people to take “precautions” with their children and livestock

because these four dogs were on the loose. I’m pretty sure it wasn’t the Labrador part of their heritage that inspired this scare-mongering, prejudiced post. Breed bias and breed discrimination is as dangerous as any other kind of social stereotyping. There is no scientific basis on which to believe that pit bulls are any more dangerous than any other type of dog. The physical appearance of a dog has no basis in determining whether a dog is likely to harm someone. With advances in science and our increased understanding of the relationship between appearance and behavior, we now know that a dog’s breed is a complex issue that does not neatly translate into predictive behavior patterns. Instead, breed-neutral factors such as whether a dog is well socialized, spayed or neutered, receiving veterinary care and other similar issues are significantly more predictive of the likelihood that a dog may be dangerous. I hope these reflections inspire your readers to open their minds to all different breeds of dogs and to try to respond to them unconditionally, as all dogs, regardless of their genetics, strive to love us. Jessica Danyow Executive Director Homeward Bound Addison County’s Humane Society Middlebury

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Mary Choma, 97, Bomoseen BOMOSEEN, VT/ GREENACRES, FL — Mary Ruth (Kotuby) Choma, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in her Greenacres home, just shy of her 98th birthday. Mary had recently returned to Florida to reconnect with her Pine Ridge community and trade the cold weather of Vermont for the sunshine and palm trees she favored. Her final months included much quality time with her son David J. and daughter-in-law Deb of Bomoseen, Vt., her son Joseph R. and daughterin-law Stephanie of Sudbury, Vt., grandchildren Amy Mason, Joseph D. Choma, Jonathan Choma, and Meaghan Kuehns, great-grandchildren Isabel, David, Sophie, Zachary and Elizabeth, and numerous friends and extended family members. Mary was born on Jan. 18, 1920, in Proctor, Vt., to Paul Kotuby and Mary (Svida) Kotuby. She married Joseph Choma in Rutland, Vt., on June 27, 1942, and the two spent much of their 51 years of marriage in East Brunswick, N.J. Joseph predeceased her in 1997. Mary worked for years as a seamstress and used her talents to create all manner of projects for clients, as well as treasured keepsakes for friends and family and for charitable organizations. Mary was known for her strong faith in God and her sharp and observant wit, which stayed strong to the very last, and for her unforgettable cooking, which highlighted

More and more information is being written about the hospice care, consumers need to know the basics in order to take advantage of this benefit. Hospice is comprehensive medical care provided to patients who have advanced illness when cure is not possible and life expectancy is estimated to be approximately six months or fewer. High-quality care continues to be provided, with a goal of moving

away from a “medicalized” experience with burdensome interventions. In its place is attentive, whole-person care, focusing on maximizing quality of life and comfort while minimizing suffering. Hospice care recognizes that death is a natural part of life, and helps to prepare and support patients and families as changes in body and spirit occur. Hospice care is provided by an interdisciplinary team, which

commonly includes primary care providers, the hospice medical director, nurses, chaplains, home health aids, social workers and volunteers. This team helps to develop and implement a care plan that recognizes the unique needs of each patient and their family. Good communication among patient, family and the hospice team is essential as many questions occur and occasionally unexpected issues can arise.

There are many Myths and misconceptions about hospice. Here are a couple:

which benefit from expert evaluation and thoughtful titration of medications. Sometimes, patients are referred to hospice so late that there are active physical symptoms that require a rapid treatment response. The goal is always to improve comfort, to honor the natural process of dying, and not to hasten death.

care expectations and concerns. Some families want more visits from the team, while others prefer more privacy and fewer visits. The care plan and visit frequency may change throughout an illness. The goal is for the hospice team to understand individual hopes and worries, and to do their very best to address these issues. Next month we will be addressing addition myths, but would love to hear from you. What worries or concerns do you have about hospice care?

Myth #1 MARY RUTH (KOTUBY) CHOMA specialties from her Czech heritage. Mary is also survived by siblings Mildred Wright of Ocala, Fla., Judy Faber of Stuart, Fla., and Paul Kotuby of Naugatuck, Conn. She was predeceased by her sister Anna Barone and a brother John Leo Kotuby. Mary and Joe nurtured close connections with their families, for many years living next door to family in Vermont, New Jersey, and Florida. Respecting her wishes, Mary’s family will hold a private committal service in the spring, at the hillside site of her husband’s grave at Riverside Cemetery in Proctor. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.◊

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“When you go on hospice, they give you morphine and you die.” Signing onto hospice is about LIVING; living the best you can for as long as you can. A core commitment of the team is to assess all forms of suffering, which can be emotional, spiritual, psychological and physical. Hospice teams have expertise in managing these symptoms in a variety of ways, including with medications. Opioid medication like morphine can be a powerful tool for common symptoms in life-limiting illness including shortness of breath and pain. Side effects are minimized and managed with careful dosing. When used appropriately in terminal illness, these medications do not lead to addiction or other significant negative effects. When death is near, new or worsening symptoms can arise quickly,

Myth #2 “When you sign onto hospice we will have someone in our home providing care all the time.” When you sign onto hospice you will have a team of providers (nurse, personal care aide, social worker, chaplain, volunteers) helping to care for you. They will visit based on your individual care needs, but are not with you around the clock. The hospice team will teach family members what they need to know in order to care for their loved one at home. The hospice team is always available for telephone support, and for any urgent needs that arise. It is important for the patient, family and hospice team to have good communication around

Editor’s note: This column is provided by the End of Life Care Partnership that has been operating here in Addison County for eight years. Its mission is “to create a framework for our organizations to collaborate on our common goal of providing education about dying, death and options for care.” This column will work if we get questions from you, our readers. We want to hear from you, what is on your mind and heart regarding this challenging issue that each of us will need to address in our lives? Send your questions to LivingandDyingQuestions@ gmail.com.

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Thank you. From the bottom of our hearts, John, Kit, Taylor, Trent, Paige, Michelle, Trevor and Jacob, would like to thank everyone who contributed money, food, flowers, condolences, and moral support with the passing of our son, father, brother, and uncle Kevin Quesnel. Kevin was a wonderful man who was loved by all. We are so fortunate to have shared wonderful times with Kevin in his short life. Kevin will always be missed and in our hearts always. Thank you all so much.

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Gathering to educate and inspire orgnic and sustainable farming

well? How do we become a culture that supports good farming and land use?” These are just two of the questions being asked by the Berry Center in Kentucky, working to provide solutions to essential issues that are rarely in public discourse and not reflected in agricultural policies. At Farm School NYC, the mission is to train local residents in urban agriculture in order to build self-reliant communities and inspire positive local action around food access and social, economic, and racial justice issues. Conference “extras” include participating in a community art project with Bonnie Acker, engaging in thought-provoking roundtable discussions, and enjoying a variety of delicious food available at the “hospitality table,” donated by generous local food producers. This annual conference is a chance to meet other people committed to sustaining agriculture and food systems through organic gardening or farming, choosing organic food, and being a strong, positive voice for organic. There is also a Children’s Conference for the next generation of farmers, gardeners, and foodies which features hands-on workshops, art projects, yoga, outdoor play and much more. The cost for children ages 5-12 is on a sliding scale, and space is limited. More information about the Children’s Conference is at nofavt.org/childrens-conference.

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The Addison Central School District’s new Task Force on Racism, Bias and Discrimination has been granted a time extension through May to develop a series of recommendations to help address any “explicit and implicit bias” in Middlebury-area schools. The committee, led by Middlebury Union Middle School Principal Kristin Holsman-Francoeur and Middlebury College Chief Diversity Officer Miguel Fernandez, was originally slated to issue its final report in January. The ACSD board formed the committee last September in the wake of reports of some Middlebury-area residents flying Confederate flags, which in turn elicited candid stories from several local residents of color about alleged racial profiling and their children, including relaying allegations of racial insensitivity and/or intolerance in public schools. Kristin Holsman-Francoeur and Fernandez told the ACSD board on Jan. 22 the committee had met four times thus far, with additional gatherings scheduled in February and early March.

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Those initial meetings included discussions about the committee charge, the issue of teaching tolerance, and a review of past testimony about alleged incidents of insensitivity and bigotry within the community. Members have also reviewed the ACSD’s policy on reporting and responding to complaints of bullying and harassment. Holsman-Francouer said the panel has developed a first draft of recommendations. On Feb. 5, the group will meet with consultant Rebecca Haslam of Seed The Way LLC, which describes itself as “an educational consulting project focused on professional development, resources for anti-bias curricula and pedagogy, and equity literacy.” Haslam will review the committee’s recommendations and advise members on additional supports and resources to help them fulfill their charge. Fernandez said the committee will also consider ways for anti-bias recommendations to be incorporated within the International Baccalaureate curriculum to which the ACSD is transitioning. Committee officials said they don’t expect their recommenda-

tions to have an impact on the 2018-2019 ACSD budget that will be decided on March 6 by voters in Bridport, Cornwall, Middlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham and Weybridge. The only additional resource needed right now is time, according to Kristin Holsman-Francoeur. “We anticipate being done by the end of May, at the latest, but we do ask your patience to allow us more time to do this work,” Holsman-Francoeur said. The ACSD board unanimously agreed to the time extension. Other members of the ACSD Task Force on Racism, Bias and Discrimination include Farhad Khan, a Middlebury selectman, parent and local businessman; local resident Betty Kafumbe; Weybridge Elementary School Principal Christina Johnston; Elaine Orozco-Hammond, leader of the Middlebury-based BOLD Women’s Leadership Network; former ID-4 board member Karen Lefkoe; and Karen Guttentag, ‎associate dean for judicial affairs and student life at ‎Middlebury College. Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

School Briefs

Four Addison County students graduated from Castleton University in December 2017. Ambrosia Houle of Granville graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. Samantha Marszalkowski of

Panton graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Michaela Sorrell of Vergennes graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies. Devin Hayes of Vergennes gradu-

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BURLINGTON — The Vermont chapter of the Northeast Organic Farmers Association, or NOFA, will hold is 36th Annual Winter Conference next month in Burlington. This year’s theme is “Organic Matters: Culture & Agriculture,” and it will address current environmental and social challenges through the lens of farming. The NOFA Vermont Winter Conference is an annual gathering for Vermont’s farmers, gardeners, homesteaders and foodies featuring three days of learning, inspiration, good food and great conversation on Feb. 17-19 at the University of Vermont in Burlington. Information and registration is at nofavt.org/conference and registrants can save $20 per conference day by registering by Feb. 12. The theme for the conference, “Organic Matters: Culture & Agriculture,” will be addressed throughout the event in keynote addresses, workshops, and two featured films: “Dolores” and “Look & See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry.” This year, NOFA-VT welcomes esteemed keynote speakers Mary Berry, the executive director of the Berry Center in Kentucky, and Onika Abraham, farmer, educator, and director of Farm School NYC. “Both Onika and Mary will address our critical and active role in supporting the next generation of agrarians,” explains NOFA Vermont Executive Director Enid Wonnacott. “What will it take for farmers to be able to afford to farm

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Storymatters meeting in Middlebury. Monday, Jan. 29, 4 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Come and take the time to hear and tell stories in this friendly story circle. The kick off theme is “Story for a New Year.” Town forests public visioning workshop and open house in Middlebury. Monday, Jan. 29, 6-8 p.m., Middlebury Town Offices, 77 Main St. Share thoughts and ideas to help explore the range of recreational uses you’d like to see in Battell Woods, Means Woods, and Chipman Hill town forests. The workshop is an open house format, so drop in any time. More info at tinyurl. com/yavm5eqr

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Howard Frank Mosher commemorative book event in Middlebury. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 6:30-8 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. In celebration of the late Vermont author Howard Frank Mosher, community members read from his work, featuring his last book, “Points North.”

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Senior meal in Bristol. Thursday, Feb. 1, noon, First Baptist Church of Bristol, Park St. Menu includes beef stew with carrots and potatoes, fresh biscuits, fruit surprise, and pound cake with blueberry sauce. Suggested donation $4. Come early and talk with friends and meet new ones. Photo exhibit opening reception and gallery talk in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 1, 5-7 p.m. the Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St. “Up Home” is a display of hand-colored photographs by Susanne and Neil Rappaport. They depict the home and life of Minnie Griswold, who passed away in 1952. Complimentary locally-sourced food and drink, including beer, wine, craft cheeses, produce, and more will be served. Free and open to the public. Twist O’ Wool Spinning Guild meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m., American Legion, 49 Wilson Rd. “Show and Tell” followed by a general meeting, and spin/knit-in. All are welcome. More info at 802-453-5960. Collaborative Video Screening in Middlebury.

Calling all cooks!

Thursday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, College St. Short films produced by students in the Collaborative Video Projects course during winter term. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168. Chamber Music concert in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Featured artists Mary Rowell, violin; Emily Taubl, cello; Matthew Taylor, sax and flute and Cynthia Huard, piano, collaborate with Middlebury College music students in a program of “New and Old, Side by Side” chamber music. Composers include Peter Hamlin, Jorge Martin, Padma Newsome, Matthew Taylor, Maurice Ravel and Franz Schubert. Free and open to the public.

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Local student art show opening in Brandon. Friday, Feb. 2, 5-7 p.m., Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center St. The annual show of new artwork by local students, grades K through 12, including work from students at Barstow Memorial, Leicester Central, Lothrop Elementary, Neshobe Elementary, Otter Valley Union, Sudbury Country, and Whiting Elementary schools. The show runs through Feb. 27. Community movie night in Lincoln. Friday, Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m., United Church of Lincoln. In keeping with the Winter Olympics theme for Hill Country Holiday weekend, this month’s movie will be “Cool Runnings,” a very funny comedy hit inspired by the true story of Jamaica’s first bobsled team. Popcorn, cookies and beverages provided. All ages welcome. Military Whist in Lincoln. Friday, Feb. 2, 6:45 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. The kickoff event for Lincoln’s Hill Country Holiday Weekend. Whist is an easy-to-learn card game and oh so fun to play. Fun for all, prizes for some. Cost is $1 per player. The crowning of King & Queen, Randy and Sue Rice will take place during Whist. “Best of the Fest” films on screen in Vergennes. Friday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m., Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St. Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival (MNFF) brings two of their 2017 awardwinning films to Vergennes as part of its statewide winter tour. The screening will open with the short, “An Autobiography,” followed by the feature film, “Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story.”

SHOREHAM’S MAPLE FEST will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. Along with a benefit with a concert by Brandon’s Nelson Bandella, area cooks are being challenged to produce the best maple dessert with one required ingredient: Vermont Maple Syrup. Sugar on snow, anyone?

Racial injustice

“WHOSE STREETS?” DOCUMENTS the unrest and activism in Ferguson, Mo., in the wake of the police shooting of Michael Brown. The film will screen at the Marquis Theater on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 4 and 7 p.m. The film is the third in Middlebury Showing Up for Racial Justice’s Seeing Color/Seeking Justice Racial Identities Film Series.

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Green Mountain Club hike or snowshoe Raven Ridge in Monkton. Saturday, Feb. 3. A Moderate 2.2-mile round trip on Mature Conservancy protected land. Loop starts at a causeway across a swamp and up onto the ridge returning through the woods. Views to the west from summit. Wear appropriate clothing, bring water, a snack and hiking poles if desired. More info contact Ivor Hughes at brhughes@gmvat.net or 802.453.4412 or Wendy Warren at wwwredhead@yahoo.com or 609.751.7633 for additional information. For more activities visit gmcbreadloaf.org. Indoor yard sale in Bristol. Saturday, Feb. 3, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Mt. Abraham Union High School, Airport Rd. The Mount Abraham Travel Club is accepting donations on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Mt. Abraham for their annual fundraiser yard sale. Drop off at auditorium door in the front of the school. Also accepting donations on the following Friday, Feb. 2, starting at 3 p.m. Town-wide rummage sale in Shoreham. Saturday, Feb. 3, 9 a.m.-noon, Shoreham Elementary School, School Rd. Help the Shoreham Elementary School 5th and 6th grades raise funds for the annual 6th grade trip to KEEC, Keewaydin Environmental Education Center, in May. Organizers are looking for donations of clean, gently-used clothing. Drop off times are at the school from Jan. 29 to Feb.2 during school hours — 7:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Pancake Breakfast in Goshen. Saturday, Feb. 3, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Blueberry Hill Inn, 1245 Goshen-Ripton Rd. Help raise funds for trail and bridge maintenance at the Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center with a meal and a ski or showshoe. Pancakes, VT sausage, VT apples and Goshen VT Maple Syrup and VT roasted coffee.$15 per person suggested donation/$7 kids 10 and under. Bring friends. Hill Country Holiday Weekend parade in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. 3, line-up at 11:15 a.m., old pallet mill. This year’s theme is the Winter Olympics. Dress up as a famous gold medal winner, carry a favorite country’s flag or run with the Olympic torch. Be creative. Go for the Gold. The Lincoln Library will host a soup and bread lunch immediately following the parade at Burnham Hall. “The Opera House” on screen in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 3, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 South Pleasant St. A new film by award-winning documentary filmmaker Susan Froemke, chronicles the creation of the Met’s storied home of the last 50 years, against the backdrop of the artists, architects, and politicians who shaped the cultural life of New York City in the ’50s and

’60s. Tickets $15/$10 students plus ($2/$1 ticket fee) and may be purchased at townhallteater.org, by calling 802-382-9222, at the THT box office (Mon-Sat, noon-5 pm) or at the door, if available. 2nd annual meatball competition and meal in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. 3, 3:30 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. Residents go head-to-head against local chefs. Prizes are awarded to the top three entrants. Contact Eric Rossier at 802-5220979 by Jan. 28 to enter. A Lincoln Preschool event. The preschool will then serve up All-youcan-eat spaghetti with homemade marinara or Vermont beef Bolognese sauce, noodle free eggplant lasagna, Caesar salad, garlic focaccia and a double chocolate brownie sundae for dessert. Service is from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Burnham Hall. $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for kids. The night’s menu will be prepared by the owners and chef of the Bobcat Cafe and Brewery. LC Jazz “Winter Thaw” concert in Vergennes. Saturday, February 3, 7 p.m., Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St. Join LC Jazz and shake off your winter blues. Free will donations at the door, to be used for local scholarships. Variety Show in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. The last Hill Country Holiday event of the day. Perform a favorite song, poem, jokes, skit or just come, sit back and enjoy the show. Prizes for all participants, including a cash prize for the best kids act. Sign up by calling Todd Goodyear at 802-349-0498. Ten Below Variety Show in Bristol. Saturday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m., Holley Hall. Comedy, music, storytelling, dance, and other unexpected pleasures. $10 suggested donation to support the Lawrence Memorial Library. Pepper and Sassafras on stage in Ripton. Saturday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House, 1305 VT Rt. 125. Open mic followed by featured performers Wendy Sassafras Ramsey on vocals, flute, clarinet, guitar and accordion and Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers on acoustic guitar. Tickets $10 general admission/$15 generous admission/$3 kids under 12. Doors open at 7 p.m. Open mic sign up call 802-388-9782.

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Pancake Breakfast in Lincoln. Sunday, Feb. 4, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. Part of the Hill Country Holiday Weekend. Enjoy a relaxing community breakfast of pancakes and sausage. Double stack for $6 and all you can eat for $8. Grateful Dead for Acoustic Guitar workshop in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 4, 1–2:30 p.m., Otter Creek Yoga, Marble Works. Jeffrey Pepper

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communitycalendar Center, featuring food and drinks from Two Brothers Tavern, cocktails by Aqua ViTea Spirits and a raffle for the original Rory Jackson painting, “Dry Quarry Stream.” Raffle tickets $10. More info at portermedical.org/tickets. “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” on Stage in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Opening night for the Middlebury Community Players’ production of Steve Martin’s long-running Off-Broadway absurdist comedy of historical fiction, which finds Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso meeting in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. Tickets $12 plus $1 THT preservation fee, available at Town Hall Theater Box Office Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. or 802-382-9222.

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FRIDAY

“Picasso at the Lapin Agile” on Stage in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The Middlebury Community Players’ production of Steve Martin’s long-running Off-Broadway absurdist comedy of historical fiction, which finds Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso meeting in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. Tickets $17 plus $2 THT preservation fee, available at Town Hall Theater Box Office Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. or 802-382-9222.

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IN “SLAVERY BY Another Name,” Thursday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m., historian and filmmaker Douglas Blackmon discusses his film, and Pulitzer Prize-winning book, “Slavery by Another Name.” Both chronicle the return of forced labor across the South between the Civil War and WWII. The talk will be held at Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St.

Rodgers of Pepper and Sassafras will lead this workshop based on the best-selling Homespun video series “Learn Seven Classic Grateful Dead Songs for Acoustic Guitar.” Specific songs covered in the workshop will depend on the group’s interests. Listen to songs and watch video samples at deadtothecore.com. Tickets $20. Reserve a spot at jpr@jeffreypepperrodgers.com. Lego Building in Lincoln. Sunday, Feb. 4, 1-5 p.m., Venue TBD. The final event of Hill County Holiday Weekend. Always fun and creative Lego Building activity. Free. “The Physics of Peering Into Our Brains and Hearts” lecture in Brandon. Sunday, Feb. 4, 4 p.m., Brandon Inn, 20 Park St. Michael Durst, Assistant Professor of Physics at Middlebury College will look at how today’s advanced lasers for biomedical imaging “see into tissues and organs without making an incision,” and “how they do it with such impressive resolution and breathtaking speed.” He’ll explain how “they go deeper to create 3D images, and discuss their application in medical research.”

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MONDAY

CCV Open House in Middlebury. Monday, Feb. 5, noon-2 p.m., Community College of Vermont, 10 Merchants Row. Come tour the newly renovated CCV space and talk to CCV President Joyce Judy and students, staff and faculty. Refreshments served. Free and open to the public.

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TUESDAY

Tai Chi for fall prevention in Middlebury. Begins Tuesday, Feb 6, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Certified Sun style Tai Chi instructor Jerry Henderson will introduce and guide you through basic Tai Chi principles, the moves of Tai Chi fall prevention, and related Qigong exercises. Class size is limited. Register

through Ilsley Library 802-388-4095. More info contact Jerry at 802-453-3804 or 802-5981830. Free for those 50 and over. Tuesday and Thursdays through April 24.

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“Girl Rising: Changing the World One Girl at a Time” presentation in Bristol. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m.-noon, Holley Hall. Award-winning author Tanya Lee Stone comes for a free event offered by the One World Library Project to area middle and high school students and members of the community. Stone will discuss and answer questions about her latest book, which examines global barriers to girls’ education. “Whose Streets?” on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 4 and 7 p.m., marquis Theater, 65 Main St. Middlebury Showing Up for Racial Justice offers the third film in the Seeing Color/Seeking Justice Racial Identities Film Series, aims to educate Addison County residents about the struggles of communities of color in the United States. The film documents the unrest and activism in Ferguson, Mo., in the wake of the police shooting of Michael Brown. All proceeds benefit Black Lives Matter Vermont and Middlebury SURJ. Suggested donation $10.

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THURSDAY

“Slavery by Another Name” talk in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Historian and filmmaker Douglas Blackmon discusses his film, and Pulitzer-winning book, “Slavery by Another Name.” Both chronicle the return of forced labor across the South between the Civil War and WWII. The talk includes brief film clips. Part of the Vermont Humanities Council First Wednesdays series. “An Evening for Porter” in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 8, 6-8 p.m., Edgewater Gallery at the Falls. A benefit for UVM Health Network-Porter Medical

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Green Mountain Club hike or snowshoe the TAM in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 10, meet at Wright Park. An easy three-mile hike from Wright Park to Belden Falls with a return to Wright Park. Wear appropriate clothing, bring water, a snack and hiking poles if desired. This is a family and dog friendly hike. More info contact David Andrews at vtrevda@yahoo.com or 802-388-4894. For more activities visit gmcbreadloaf.org. Monthly Wildlife Walk in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 10, 8-11 a.m., Otter View Park, intersection of Weybridge St. and Pulp Mill Bridge Rd. Help Otter Creek Audubon and the Middlebury Area Land Trust to survey birds and other wildlife at Otter View Park and the Hurd Grassland. Birders of all ages and abilities welcome. More info at 802-388-6019 or 802-388-1007. Pancake Breakfast in Goshen. Saturday, Feb. 10, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Blueberry Hill Inn, 1245 Goshen-Ripton Rd. Help raise funds for trail and bridge maintenance at the Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center with a meal and a ski or showshoe. Pancakes, VT sausage, VT apples and Goshen VT Maple Syrup and VT roasted coffee.$15 per person suggested donation/$7 kids 10 and under. Bring friends. Art and Chocolate, a Fun(d)raiser in Salisbury. Saturday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Salisbury Public Library, 918 Maple St. Buy your Valentine a delectable sweet, a jewel, a basket, a quilt, a painting, a new hat, or custom made poem. Children’s activity and free coffee. Valentines dinner dance in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 10, 5-11 p.m., VFW Post 7823, 530 Exchange St. Come enjoy happy hour, a roast pork from Pratt’s store with accompanying mashed potatoes, gravy, glazed carrots, salad, rolls and desert, then dance to the Starline Rhythm Boys. Tickets $15/person, $20/person at the door, if available. More info/RSVP at 802-388-9468, by Feb. 3. 6th annual Maple Fest in Shoreham. Saturday, Feb. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. A benefit with a concert by Brandon’s Nelson Bandella, a maple dessert contest and a raffle. Submit your favorite maple dessert for the crowd to sample an rate. Free. Attendees are asked to just bring their appetites and plenty of cash for voting. Dessert entries must include Vermont Maple Syrup and a recipe card. Entry forms are available at the library or at plattlib.org. More info at the Platt; 802-897-2647 or platt@

shoreham.net; Carol Causton at 802-897-2747 or cacauston@gmail.com; or Judy Stevens at 802-897-7031 or judystevens@shoreham.net. Contra dance in Cornwall. Saturday, Feb. 10, 7-9:30 p.m., Cornwall Town Hall, Route 30. Featuring David Kaynor calling to live banjo and fiddle music by Red Dog Riley. $5-10/person (sliding scale). All are welcome. No experience or partner necessary. More info at 802-462-3722. “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” on Stage in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The Middlebury Community Players’ production of Steve Martin’s long-running Off-Broadway absurdist comedy of historical fiction, which finds Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso meeting in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. Tickets $17 plus $2 THT preservation fee, available at Town Hall Theater Box Office MondaySaturday, noon to 5 p.m. or 802-382-9222. Paul Asbell on stage in Brandon. Saturday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. The multi-faceted and highly acclaimed Asbell performs what he calls “steel string Americana” music from his three solo albums. Concert tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info at 802-247-4295, info@brandonmusic.net or online at brandon-music.net Alex Smith and Jacob Brillhart perform in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. Singer songwriter Smith and fiddler Brillhart will perform “mountain folk” for the Burnham Music Series. Tickets $10 adults/teens and kids free. More info call 802-388-6863.

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LIVEMUSIC Cynthia Huard and friends in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts LC Jazz in Vergennes. Saturday, February 3, 7 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. Pepper and Sassafrass in Ripton. Saturday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House. Jarv & Mister Burns in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 3, 10 p.m., Notte Jukebox Time Machine with the Grift in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 10, 5-9 p.m., Notte. Masefield Perkins Bolles in Bristol. Saturday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m., Hatch 31. Paul Asbell in Brandon. Saturday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. Alex Smith and Jacob Brillhart in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m., Burnham Hall Toast in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Notte. Go online to see a full listing of ONGOINGEVENTS

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Folk singers Pepper and Sassafras to play in Ripton The Ripton Community Coffee House, a nonprofit community concert series, welcomes acoustic duo Pepper and Sassafras on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m., at the Ripton Community House in Ripton. Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, grand prize winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, teams up with multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Wendy Sassafras Ramsay in this dynamic Americana duo. Rodgers, also the founding editor of Acoustic Guitar magazine, delivers masterful band-in-a-box guitar work while Ramsay, harmonizer extraordinaire, adds flute, clarinet, guitar, accordion and her quirky originals to the mix. Based in upstate New York, the two musicians collaborated on Rodgers’ latest album, Almost There, and performed with the full JPR Band in the Emerging Artist Showcase at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. Now known as Pepper and Sassafras, the duo has quickly made a mark on the folk/roots scene. In 2016, they were selected as Best Duo finalist at FreshGrass and the New Voices winner at the Turtle Hill Folk Festival. As always, the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. with an open mic set, followed by the featured performers. Open mic performers are encouraged “THE OPERA HOUSE,” a documentary about the creation of the Metropolitan Opera House, will screen at Town Hall Theater on Saturday, Feb. to call in advance and reserve one of 3, at 2 p.m. the four open-mic slots. Admission to the coffeehouse is a new documentary on the creation Price, who opened the new Met in town halls across Vermont, and the portrays a take-charge woman on the 1966 in Samuel Barber’s Antony and Vergennes Opera House is pleased to brink of retirement, who knows a lot $3 kids (12 and under), $10 general of the opera house itself. “The Opera House,” a new film Cleopatra; Rudolf Bing, the Met’s be one of the chosen few. On Friday, about the inner workings of cars but admission, and $15 generous admission. The economically by award-winning documentary imperious General Manager, who Feb. 2, starting at 7 p.m., The VOH very little about herself (36 minutes). filmmaker Susan engineered the move from the old screening will open with the short, challenged may pay Tickets are $10 for adults and Froemke, surveys a house to the new one; Robert Moses, “An Autobiography,” followed by $5 for students (18 or younger) what they can afford. remarkable period of the the unstoppable city planner who the feature film, “Bombshell: The and are available online via Refreshments will Metropolitan Opera’s bulldozed an entire neighborhood to Hedy Lamarr Story.” benefit Otter Creek Day vergennesoperahouse.org or at the rich history and a time make room for Lincoln Center; and By offering its engaging films door. Care. The coffeehouse of great change for New Wallace Harrison, whose quest for across a wide swath of Vermont, LC JAZZ BAND “WINTER is held on the first York. Featuring rarely architectural glory was never fully MNFF hopes to reach new audiences THAW” CONCERT AT VOH Saturday of each month, around its home state. except August. For more The Friends of the Vergennes by Greg Pahl seen archival footage, realized. stills, recent interviews, Tickets are $15/$10 students and “Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Opera House and the musicianinformation, contact and a soundtrack of may be purchased at townhallteater. Story,” Alexandra Dean’s brilliant members of the LC Jazz Band have Richard Ruane or Andrea extraordinary Met org, by calling 802-382-9222, at the documentary film, tells the story teamed up to present a free concert Chesman at 802-388performances, the film chronicles THT box office (Monday - Saturday, of the celebrated Hollywood star, on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. 9782. the creation of the Met’s storied noon to 5 p.m.) or at the door, if Hedy Lamarr, who secretly devised Dubbed the “Winter Thaw” concert, METROPOLITAN OPERA home of the last 50 years against the available. groundbreaking technologies the organizers hope to entice locals HOUSE DOCUMENTARY backdrop of the artists, architects “BEST OF THE FEST” during WWII that contributed to the out of their homes and into the AT THT later development of cell phones, warmth of the historic theater to Town Hall Theater regularly and politicians who shaped the FILMS AT VOH The Middlebury New Filmmakers Bluetooth and WIFI (90 minutes). broadcasts operas from the cultural life of New York City in the enjoy an evening of fantastic music. “An Autobiography,” Mari Dancing (swing or otherwise) is also Festival (MNFF) is bringing two of Metropolitan Opera House in New ’50s and ’60s. Among the notable figures in the their 2017 “Best of the Fest” award- Mantela’s warm and sharply encouraged. York City. On Saturday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater will screen film are famed soprano Leontyne winning films to various theaters and observant Finnish comedy, lovingly “LC Jazz is an amazing group of generous and talented musicians that, for 25 years, have found a way to do what they love while making a difference in the lives of the students in the area via their scholarship fund,” said Vergennes Opera House President, Gerianne Smart. “We are so pleased to present this group in their own hometown and hope that this will become an annual celebration.” Although tickets are free, donations are welcome at the door and go toward the LC Jazz school scholarship fund. Tickets are available online at vergennesoperahouse.org, or by calling the VOH at 802-8776737 and leave your name, phone number and the number of tickets requested (limit is four per caller). IN “NEW AND Old, Side by Side,” musicians Mary Rowell, left, Cynthia Huard, Matthew Taylor and Emily Taubl will take the stage for an evening For more information, email info@ (See Arts Beat, Page 11) of free music on Thursday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m., in Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts.

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PEPPER AND SASSAFRAS will play the Ripton Community Coffee House on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m.

Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) vergennesoperahouse.org or call 877-6737. SIDE-BY-SIDE CONCERT AT COLLEGE There will be a performance of chamber music on Thursday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m., in Robison Hall at Middlebury College’s Mahaney Center for the Arts. Featured artists Mary Rowell, violin; Emily Taubl, cello; Matthew Taylor, sax and flute and Cynthia Huard, piano, will collaborate with Middlebury College music students in a program of “New and Old, Side by Side.” Composers include Peter Hamlin, Jorge Martin, Padma Newsome, Matthew Taylor, Maurice Ravel and Franz Schubert. This unique and exciting program will include two premiers and a collection of works that are evocative of natural beauty. The concert is free and open to the public. The Mahaney Center for the Arts is located at 72 Porter Field

Road. Free parking is available. LIVE MUSIC AT NOTTE There will be two live performances this week at Notte Neapolitan Pizza Bar (formerly Two Brothers Lounge and Stage) located downstairs at 86 Main Street in Middlebury. On Wednesday, The Open Mic is hosted at 9 p.m. by the ever talented, Mark Sikora. Play solo or join Sikora and friends for a jamming good time. All talent levels are welcome. You never know, what you are going to see and hear at open mic: musicians, comedians, poetry, slam poetry or short stories. It’s free to enter and there is no cover charge. Then, on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 10 p.m., Notte presents a great night of Hip Hop and dance featuring two of Vermont’s finest, Mister Burns (of The Lynguistic Civilians) and Jarv (of Maiden Voyage). Come early for the food and stay late for the rhymes. There is a $3 cover charge. For more information, call 802-388-0002.

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Thrice in a blue moon By CAROLYN LORIÉ On the night of Dec. 3, 2017, a moon rose that was unlike any other of the year. Not only was it full, but it was at the closest point to earth during its orbit. Astronomers refer to this orbital proximity as perigee — a word with Greek origins that means “close to the earth” — thus this full moon was a perigean full moon. Of course the phenomenon is more commonly known as a supermoon, a term coined in 1979, not by an astronomer, but by an astrologer named Richard Nolle. By his definition, a supermoon is a full or new moon that comes within 224,000 miles of the earth. (The average distance is 238,000 miles.) While the Dec. 3 moon was the only supermoon of 2017, it was the first in a trilogy of supermoons in quick succession. Another followed just 29 days later on Jan. 1, 2018, and this one was even closer at 221,559 miles away. The third of this trilogy will rise on Jan. 31. Not only will it be the second supermoon of 2018, but the second full moon in one month, otherwise known as a blue moon. Some history on the term blue moon — there are two definitions. The more commonly known one refers to two full moons in one month. The original definition, however, is the third of four full moons in one season, sometimes referred to as a seasonal blue moon.

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This rare event on Jan. 31 — a blue supermoon — gets rarer still, because there will also be a lunar eclipse. For those of us in the Northeast, it will be a partial eclipse visible in the early morning hours of Jan. 31. Residents of the western half of the country will enjoy a full lunar eclipse. A blue supermoon eclipse. In addition to having two supermoons in one year, 2018 will include two blue moons. A full moon will rise on March 1 and the blue moon on March 31. The last year to have two blue moons was 1999 — the next is 2037. While there is plenty of folklore about the effect of full moons, from werewolves to sleeplessness, the impact here on earth is minimal even during a supermoon. Ocean tides are one of the few measurable changes. “Tides that happen when the moon is full and near perigee [occur] about three to four times per year,” said Mark Breen, senior meteorologist at the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium. “These tides are called perigean spring tides, [because they] ‘spring’ higher than normal tides. Perigean spring tides are only inches higher than normal tides, so the effects are quite small.” But anyone who watched the moonrise on the night of New Year’s Day knows the visual effect was anything but small. I watched it appear from behind a line of tall evergreen trees and within minutes

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Slavery talk set at the Ilsley Feb. 8 MIDDLEBURY — Historian and filmmaker Douglas Blackmon will discuss his film and Pulitzer Prizewinning book, “Slavery by Another Name,” in a talk at Ilsley Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 7:00 p.m. His talk of the same name is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series and is free and open to the public. (Note: This talk takes place on a special date on a Thursday.) “Slavery by Another Name” chronicles the return of forced labor across the South between the Civil War and World War II, when hundreds of

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the snowy landscape was so brightly lit it looked as if it were illuminated from within. Because full moon nights that are windless and clear are ideal for spotting owls on the hunt, I wanted to head outside and snowshoe. But like the rest of the New England, Vermont was in the middle of a bitter cold snap, so I stayed in. Perhaps I will have better luck on Jan. 31 and the supermoon will rise on an equally clear, windless, but not-so-cold night — conditions that align only once in a blue moon. Carolyn Lorié lives in Post Mills, VT, with her partner, Rick, and their three dogs, two of whom are well behaved. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine, www.northernwoodlands. org, and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: wellborn@ nhcf.org.

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ADULT ALL‑ RECOVERY Group Meeting for anyone over 18 who is struggling with addiction disorders. Wednes‑ days, 3‑4 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). A great place to meet with your peers who are in recovery. Bring a friend in recovery. For info call 802‑388‑4249 or 802‑683‑5569 or visit turning‑ pointaddisonvt.org.

AL‑ANON: FOR FAMILIES and friends affected by some‑ one’s drinking. Members share experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. Newcomers wel‑ come. Confidential. St. Ste‑ phen’s Church (use front side door and go to basement) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15‑8:15 pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS MONDAY: As Bill Sees It Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM. Big Book Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS T H U R S D AY: B i g B o o k Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury. Speaker Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM at St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (On the Green).

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NEW HAVEN MEETINGS: Monday, Big Book Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM at the Congre‑ gational Church, New Haven Village Green.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS VERGENNES MEETINGS: Sunday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. Friday, Dis‑ cussion Meeting 8:00‑9:00 PM. Both held at St. Paul’s Church, Park St. Tuesday, Discussion Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM, at the Congregational Church, Water St.

AL‑ANON FAMILY GROUP ‑ For families and friends of problem drinkers. Anony‑ mous, confidential and free. At the Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury. 7:30‑8:30 PM Friday eve‑ nings.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BRANDON MEETINGS: Monday, Discussion Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. All held at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South.

MAKING RECOVERY EAS‑ IER (MRE). Wednesdays, 1‑2 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). This will be a facilitated group meeting for those struggling with the decision to attend 12‑Step Programs. It will be limited to explaining and discussing our feelings about the 12‑Step Programs to create a better understanding of how they can help a person in recovery on his/her life’s journey. A certificate will be issued at the end of all the sessions. Please bring a friend in recovery who is also contemplating 12‑Step Programs.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BRISTOL MEETINGS: Sun‑ day, Discussion Meeting 4:00‑5:00 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Meeting, 6:00‑7:00 PM. All held at the Howden Hall, 19 West Street.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS FRIDAY: Discussion Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SATURDAY: Discussion Meeting 9:00‑10:00 AM at the Middlebury United Methodist Church. Discussion Meet‑ ing 10:00‑11:00 AM. Begin‑ ners’ Meeting 6:30‑7:30 PM. These two meetings are held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SUNDAY: 12 Step Meeting 9:00‑10:00 AM held at the Middlebury United Method‑ ist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Came to Believe Meeting 1:00‑2:00 PM held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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Beginning February 2018, RSVP and the AARP If you are 55 Foundation will be offering free tax assistance and older, contact RSVP @ 388-7044, to Addison County residents. AARP-trained/ rsvpaddison@ IRS-certiﬁed volunteers will be available to help volunteersinvt.org low- and middle-income residents prepare state or visit and federal income tax returns and answer tax www.volunteermatch.org. questions. Tax preparation will be provided at Or contact The United three convenient locations – the Bixby Memorial Way of Addison County’s Library in Vergennes, the Bristol Rescue Squad Volunteer Center at www. unitedwayaddisoncounty.org/ and the Middlebury Regional EMS. Please call VolunteerDonate RSVP of Addison County at 388-7044 to schedule and click on an appointment. VOLUNTEER NOW!

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS TUESDAYS: 12 Step Meet‑ ings; Noon‑1:00 PM. AND 7:30‑8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS WEDNESDAY: Big Book Meeting 7:15‑8:15 AM is held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleas‑ ant Street. Discussion Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NORTH FERRISBURGH MEETINGS: Sunday, Daily Reflections Meeting 6:00‑7:00 PM, at the United Methodist Church, Old Hollow Rd. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS RIPTON MEETINGS: Mon‑ day, As Bill Sees It Meeting 7:15‑8:15 AM. Thursday, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions Meet‑ ing 7:15‑8:15 AM. Both held at Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. GRIEF ANONYMOUS MEET‑ ING every Tuesday @ 6:00 pm at Grace Baptist Church, 52 Merchants Row, Middel‑ bury, Vt. A support group for those grieving the loss of a love one.

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Or contact The United • Each year, RSVP members donate thousands of hours to local social service agencies, libraries, schools and other Way of Addison County’s nonproﬁts. Volunteer Center at www. unitedwayaddisoncounty.org/ • Last year RSVPʼs volunteer contributions equaled VolunteerDonate $1.6 million dollars in donated labor.Interested in joining and click on RSVP? Please contact us at 388-7044 or VOLUNTEER NOW! rsvpaddison@volunteersinvt.org.

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ARE YOU BOTHERED BY SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Opening Our Hearts Al‑Anon Group meets each Wednes‑ day at 1:30 pm at Middlebury’s St. Stephen’s Church on Main St. (enter side door and follow signs). Anonymous and confi‑ dential, we share our experi‑ ence, strength and hope to solve our common problems. Babysitting available.

(OA) OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS Saturday’s at 1:00pm. Located at Lawrence Memo‑ rial Library, 40 North St. in Bristol, VT. OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS (OA) Monday’s, 5:30 pm, located at the Bristol Fed‑ erated Church in the con‑ ference room, 37 North St., Bristol. Enter the church from Curch St. OA (OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS) MEETS on Thurs‑ day’s at 6 PM. Located at ed of the Turning Point Center ell anc Addison County, 54 Creek Road, Middlebury, VT.

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OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS (OA) big book meeting. Thursday’s, 5:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

A L L ‑ A R O U N D FA R M HAND, 802‑233‑1249 or 802‑233‑3849.

BANKRUPTCY: CALL to find out if bankruptcy can help you. Kathleen Walls, Esq. 802‑388‑1156.

EXPERIENCED DIRECTV & Dish Network technicians needed. Tools and truck re‑ quired, training available. Excellent pay. 888‑313‑8504.

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OPIATE OVERDOSE RES‑ CUE KITS are distributed on Wednesdays from 9 am until 12 pm at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury, VT. A short training is required. For info call 802‑388‑4249 or 802‑683‑5569 or visit turningpointaddisonvt.org. PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am. We meet at The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury. For info call APDA at 888‑763‑3366 or parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org. SPIRITUAL AWAKENINGS MEETING of Alcoholics Anon‑ ymous, 7:30‑8:30 a.m., Fri‑ day, upstairs at St. Stephen’s Church, Middlebury, VT. WOMEN OF AA Mondays, 5:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

Services C&I DRYWALL. Hanging, tap‑ ing, skim coat plastering. Also tile. Call Joe 802‑234‑5545 or Justin 802‑234‑2190. CONSTRUCTION: ADDI‑ TIONS, RENOVATIONS, new construction, drywall, carpentry, painting, flooring, roofing, pressure washing, driveway sealing. All aspects of construction, also property maintenance. Steven Fifield 802‑989‑0009. HOUSECLEANING; RESI‑ DENTIAL AND commercial. Middlebury and surrounding areas. 25 years’ experience. Reasonable rates. Call for free estimates. 315‑870‑2987.

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING; interior/exterior, residential/ commercial, pressure wash‑ ing. 20 years’ experience. Best prices. References. 802‑989‑5803.

Opportunities STOREFRONT LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. In the heart of downtown Mid‑ dlebury. Approved for seat‑ ing for 24. Plenty of parking, lots of possibilities. Available September 1. Text only to 802‑373‑6456.

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SECURITY OFFICERS Jericho, Vergennes and Williston, VT.

Full-time and Part time positions available Willing to work nights and weekends Must be able to obtain a Government Clearance Qualified applicants MUST APPLY ONLINE at http://www.scisjobs.com. Or contact Lakeisha Henderson Lakeisha.Henderson@scisusa.com or 410-872-4970 ext 130. Select SCIS Positions, then Aero Defense openings, and then your State to find a location near you. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabilities

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THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT IS SEEKING A NEWS REPORTER

FAMILY LUMBER OPERATION

Seeks To Fill The Following Positions: MACHINERY OPERATOR for skilled lumber mill positions due to employee retirement. You must be in good physical condition, have a desire to learn, be reliable, have a strong safety awareness and work well with others. We will teach you the skills you need to use the technology investments we are putting in place. Mill work has a production bonus. SKILLED FORKLIFT OPERATOR to run large forklifts at our operation in Bristol. Other work includes light construction, planing, lumber stacking. Must be reliable, energetic, work well with others and have good safety awareness. Previous experience operating heavy machinery is a plus but not required, we will teach you the skills you need. Call 802-453-4884 or visit The A. Johnson Co., 995 S 116 Rd, Bristol VT 05443 for an application.

The Addison Independent in Middlebury, Vt., is seeking an energetic multimedia journalist to join our award-winning, twice-a-week multi-media news staff. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellence in reporting and writing news stories. The ability to produce stories in audio, digital and video formats and to do news layout is also a big plus. This position will feature a mix of classic print media and cutting-edge online news. As such, those applying should have a demonstrated experience in journalism and understanding of news writing and feature writing, as well as be interested and engaged in social media with an eye toward understanding the community and building reader loyalty. This reporter will play an important role in finding out what’s going on in the community and reflecting it back to community members through the newspaper and website. Currently it is structured as a part-time job with some flexibility on when and how assignments are completed. It could become a full-time position for the ideal candidate. The person we hire will be intelligent, curious, indefatigable and work well as part of a team. Also, the candidate must have a car, as in-person interviews are a must. Send a letter outlining your qualifications, resume and examples of your work to: news@addisonindependent.com

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NOW HIRING FOR SPRING 2018

NOW HIRING AT HELEN PORTER REHABILITATION & NURSING! RNs, LPNs & LNAs! Full-time, Part-time and per diem* opportunities Nurses needed for all shifts *$2/hour per diem differential SIGN-ON BONUSES Up to $1,000 signing bonus for LNAs Up to $3,000 signing bonus for LPNs WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS Walk into Helen Porter anytime between 9am — 6pm any Wednesday for an interview. For more information and to apply, please visit UVMHealth.org/PMC and click on “Careers.”

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SKILLED PIPELAYERS HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS GENERAL LABORERS FOREMAN SURVEYOR Casella Construction Inc. is seeking hard working, experienced heavy construction workers. Successful candidates will have knowledge of heavy or civil construction & a desire to work outdoors as a member of a team. Requirements: Must have reliable transportation to job site. Must pass drug test & be able to implement safe work practices. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

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FULL TIME DELI POSITION Set hours Monday‑Friday. 6am to 2pm. Prior work ex‑ perience w/ food preparation in commercial kitchen/deli required. Applicants should apply in person at Small City Market or call Cory at 802‑349‑7101.

AUDY TRUCKING LLC is seeking a part‑time (30 hours) Office Assistant in our Ver‑ gennes office. A background in the trucking business would be ideal but will train the right person. Please contact Jeff at 989‑5024 or Carol at 382‑8745 (leave message) for details and interviews.

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR an Animal Control Officer for the Town of Salisbury. Please call the town office for more information on duties and compensation. 802‑352‑4228.

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ATTENTION PCA’S: PART TIME and full time, night shift. On the job training, competitive wages and flex‑ ible scheduling. Call Marlene at 802‑877‑1363 or e‑mail ringerhomecare@gmail.com.

WHISTLEPIG CURRENTLY HIRING FOR full time bottler. Eye for detail and accuracy. Flexible duties and hours Monday‑Friday. Be able to stand on feet for 8 hours a day with unassisted lifting of 25 pounds. Please send resume and 3 professional references to info@whistlepigrye.com.

CLASS A and B CDL DRIVERS

Casella Construction has immediate openings for Class A and B CDL drivers in our Pittsford, VT location.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Health, Dental, 401k, paid holidays. TO APPLY: Email jobs@casellainc.com or call 802-773-0052 to fill out an application. Casella Construction Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. www.casellainc.com Have an opinion? Email your letters to: news@addisonindependent.com

Manufacturing – Floater Positions

Full-time positions available at the Middlebury plant as floaters. Shifts will vary, but primarily will be on 2nd and 3rd shift. Work flexibility is a must. 24/7/365 environment. Maintain a sanitary work environment, ensure accurate records, and understand specific SOP’s and product specifications. High School Diploma, or equivalent is required. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Apply in person, by email to ajacobs@ agrimark.net or send your resume with cover letter to:

Agri-Mark

Class A Driver Vermont Natural Ag Products in Middlebury, VT has an immediate FullTime opening for an experienced Class A trailer truck driver. Regional and local hauls include, but are not limited to, New England and New York. Bagged and bulk soil deliveries and backhauls. Have the ability to run a forklift and other equipment. Mon- Fri. Occasional weekends in spring. Wage based on experience, plus benefits: health insurance, vacation, and retirement plan. Candidate must be friendly, helpful, and responsible. Submit resume, 3 letters of reference, and proof of clean driving record to: tfmoodoo@sover.net or apply in person at: Vermont Natural Ag Products, Inc. 297 Lower Foote Street Middlebury, VT 05753 802-388-1137 | www.moodoo.com

Attn: Ashley Jacobs 869 Exchange Street Middlebury, VT 05753 EOE M/F/D/V

Housekeeping A.M. & P.M. Bistro Attendant Candidates must be available weekends, evenings, and holidays. We offer competitive wages and benefits. Previous hotel experience is preferred but not required. Training is provided. Join our award-winning team, providing quality customer service, a positive attitude and excellent work ethic. Interested, qualified candidates can apply in person at 309 Court Street, Middlebury. Please, no phone inquiries.

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MR. MIKE’S CLEANING Service, Inc. is seeking Com‑ mercial Cleaners. We are looking for independent, self motivated and reliable indi‑ viduals who are able to work nights. All applicants must pass a background check. Applica‑ tions are available online at mrmikescleaningservicevt.com or in person Monday‑Friday from 9am‑3pm. $1,500 sign‑on bonus to eligible individuals.

SUBSTITUTE CHILDCARE TEACHERS College St. Chil‑ dren’s Center is looking for substitute teachers. Must be at least 18 years of age, a high school graduate or have a GED. Some experience/ education preferred. Must be flexible and respectful. Contact Lorie or Amethyst at 388‑2401.

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LATHROP FOREST PROD‑ UCTS is looking to hire a full time log truck driver. Clean driving record, Class A CDL required. Must be able to pass physical and drug test via DOT regulations. Local work no travel, woods experience helpful but will train the right individual. Paid health ben‑ efits, paid vacation included. Looking for an individual who wants roots with a compa‑ ny. Application available at 44 South Street Bristol, Vt. 05443. RESIDENTIAL HOME MAN‑ AGER Community Associates is seeking to fill a new posi‑ tion to manage and direct the daily functions of two staffed residences, one in Middlebury, the other in Leicester. The job is a combination of staff supervision, direct service and administration. Looking for a strong leader and com‑ mitted team player well versed both in staff supervision and direct service. Experience in Intellectual Disabilities or Mental Health needed. Sched‑ ule requires some flexibility. Salaried full‑time position with comprehensive benefit pack‑ age. To apply, submit resume to apply@csac‑vt.org, or visit csac‑vt.org.

For Sale ‘69‑’70 JOHN DEERE 350 Track Loader. All newly rebuilt engine. $7,100. 453‑4387. Okay to leave message. ANTIQUE DOUBLE BARREL ACME Arms Co. 12 gauge. Beautiful vintage firearm. $185. 802‑989‑5803. SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $4,397. Make & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info/ DVD: NorwoodSawmills.com. 1‑800‑578‑1363, Ext. 300N.

Help wanted at bustling charity resale store. We need a customer service rep to assist shoppers, operate a cash register, and perform other tasks as needed. Also, a materials handler to greet people donating goods, assist with pickups and deliveries, prepare merchandise for the sales floor, and more. Both positions are 29.5 hours per week to start. Qualified applicants should send resume and cover letter to us at 282 Boardman Street or email to receptionist@hope-vt.org. These positions will remain open until we find the right people. Equal Opportunity Employer.

USED RESTAURANT EQUIP‑ MENT plus chairs, tables and hood systems. 802‑388‑4831.

For Rent 1,800 SQ. FT. WAREHOUSE commercial space. As is or renovate to suit. Creek Road, Middlebury. 802‑558‑6092. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, 1 mile south of Brandon. $700/mo. plus utilities. Ab‑ solutely no pets or smoking. 802‑352‑6678.

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2 BEDROOM, FIRST FLOOR apartment with full private basement. W/D hookups. Lo‑ cated in Middlebury, close to town on Court St. Off street parking, lawn care and snow plowing included. $1,100 per month plus utilities. No smok‑ ing or pets. 802‑352‑6678.

MIDDLEBURY 3 BEDROOM apartment, fully furnished, all inclusive except internet/TV. Call 802‑388‑4831.

BRIDPORT 1 BEDROOM, 4 room apartment with porch/ lawn. Washer/dryer, heat/hot water included. No smoking, no pets. References and credit check. $700/mo. plus security deposit. For more info, David 802‑758‑2546. C O R N WA L L ‑ C L E A N , QUIET efficiency apart‑ ment. $675. Includes all. batesproperties@yahoo.com. DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Addi‑ son. Available storage space in my barn for summer/winter storage. The barn is structur‑ ally sound and weather‑tight with electricity. No heat or running water. The barn is also available for lease. The entrance door measurements are 8’ wide by 7’ high. For more info: 802‑363‑3403 or rochon_m@yahoo.com. FOR RENT: BRIDPORT, Commercial/retail office. 1,200 Sq. Ft. High traffic visibility. tbrought@middlebury.edu. LAKE DUNMORE: Winterized 2‑bedroom lakefront cottage available until June 1,. Shorter periods. Sleeps 5. Comfort‑ ably furnished, fully‑equipped kitchen, bathroom with show‑ er. Plowing, trash collection, recycling, WiFi, satellite televi‑ sion included. 802‑352‑4236; karen@northcovecottages. com.

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M I D D L E B U RY O F F I C E SPACE for rent. 400 sq.ft., second floor. Available Janu‑ ary 1, 2018. Contact Eric at 802‑388‑6054. ONE BEDROOM, FIVE‑STAR energy efficient apartment in Salisbury, close to Lake Dunmore. One half of duplex. Large bedroom with full bath up. Living room and kitchen with all appliances on first floor. Heated basement with W/D. Private sun deck. $850/ month, plus utilities. Abso‑ lutely non‑smoking, no pets on premises. Deposit and references required. Available 4/1/2018. Call 802‑352‑6678. RIPTON, SMALL ONE bed‑ room house. No smoking or pets. $850 per month plus utilities. 802‑388‑2641. MIDDLEBURY: RETAIL/OF‑ FICE space for rent. 1,303 square feet. Front door park‑ ing. Contact Eric at 388‑6054. (Countryside Carpet and Paint) NEW HAVEN, SUNNY, ef‑ ficient apartment. Views, hard wood floors. No pets, no smoking. References. $895/month plus utilities. 802‑236‑2040. PROCTOR, VT, AVAILABLE 1/1/18, 2 br. townhouse. Ga‑ rage, washer, dryer, hookup. $900/mo. Includes heat. Call Kathy at 855‑1570 or Tony at 855‑1531. References and criminal background check required.

MIDDLEBURY 2 BEDROOM near downtown. Appliances, off street parking, lease. No pets. Real Net Management Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

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BATTELL BLOCK MIDDLEBURY OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Beautiful, historic building located right in downtown Middlebury. Features heat and air conditioning, extra tall ceilings, lots of natural light and a highly customizable space. Walking distance to all downtown amenities. Available January 1st, 2018. $800/ Month gross including electric and heat. Contact Christine cgolden@neddere.com or 802-651-6888 Listed by Nedde Real Estate 747 Pine Street, Suite 501, Burlington, VT 05401 www.NeddeRealEstate.com

NOW OPEN Newly Constructed Loft, One Bedroom and Two Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Middlebury Historic Building | Air Conditioning European Appliances, Quartz Countertops & Washer/Dryer Off-Street Parking | Pet friendly Walk to Middlebury College campus Contact: Christine Golden Nedde Real Estate 802-373-5893 battellllc@gmail.com www.BattellBlock.com

MIDDLEBURY, VT 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT Income Limits Apply. No Utilities Included. Modern apartment, carpet/tile, W/D connections plus onsite laundry facility. Efficient gas heat/hot water. Ample parking and storage. Includes trash, 11) hed: 5/5/care, (Publislawn snow removal, professional ds A ed ifi Class management and 24-hour emergency . ge nt lle For Re ENT Close to co M APARTM furbished. maintenance. In quiet Middlebury 1 BEDROO Middlebury, newly re . 00 , 00 Main Street , includes heat. 000th lebury neighborhood. Required. $750/mon MiddReferences of rth T, no EN TM 0-0000. 1 mile M APAR posit. 00 rubbish, 1 BEDROO ludes heat, electric, , $595/month plus de upstairs, inc Available immediately e 7. e d referenc on Rout . Deposit an home plus utilities M MOBILE 2 BEDROO Private lot. $650/mo. in Salisbury. 0-0000. quired. ferences re required. 00 SE/CONDO sement. Re TOWNHOU nes. Garage and ba 000-0000. M OO DR en rg 2 BE pets. mmons, Ve d heat. No Country Co excluding utilities an er, llite, wash $1,000/mo. mpletely co N, ernet, sate energy ER ed ry M, MOD Hi-spe int 2 BEDROO ke Dunmore house. 85’ lake frontage. Ve rough June th ll, 6678. La furnished h, drilled we rting August 29, 2009 s utilities. 802-352ened porc dryer, scre 10 month rental; sta tiable. $1,000/mo. plu r go Fo efficient. ing. Pets ne Non-smok 26, 2010.

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MIDDLEBURY 3 BEDROOM ranch. Two car attached garage with automatic opener. Fully furnished, even beds and bedding. Big screen Sony. Central vacuuming, central air, 2 bathrooms, dishwasher, garbage disposal, all appliances, including washer and dryer. Front and back porch. Paved driveway. Nice lot, nice neighborhood. 3 miles or 7 minutes to Middlebury College, or Porter Hospital. Lawn mowing, snow, and satellite dish included. $2,000 plus utilities. One month security deposit. 802‑388‑5474. S U G A RW O O D A PA R T‑ MENTS is currently accepting applications for 2, 3 and 4 BR apartments in Middlebury. All income/assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent. NP/NS. W/D hook‑ups. Call 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website www.summitpmg. com. Equal Housing Opportunity.

For Rent TWO BEDROOM APART‑ MENT, central location near schools and stores. Includes stove and refrigerator. Available immediately. Call 802‑349‑7555. SHOREHAM: SHARE A home w/a 40+ professional interested in cooking, NPR & hiking. 25 minutes to Middlebury. $400/mo. plus utilities. Private BA. No deposit. 863‑5625 or HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, references, background checks required. EHO.

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Real Estate REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Only three lots remain in the Daisy Lane Residential Development. One is a beautiful wooded 1 1/4 acre with a small year round stream. Lots are supported with village water and approved for simple in‑ground septic. Located in East Middlebury, just 15‑20 minutes from the Snow Bowl, 2 golf courses and beautiful Lake Dunmore. 802‑388‑2502 or 802‑388‑7350.

Att. Farmers CORN SILAGE, SAWDUST at the farm. Book Bros. West Haven, Vt. Call after 7pm, 802‑265‑8698. DRY SLAB FIREWOOD, hard and softwood, processed firewood, sawdust. Book Bros. West Haven, Vt. Call after 7pm, 802‑265‑8698. FIRST CUT HAY for sale. Small square bales. Call 802‑349‑9281. HAY FOR SALE small first cut, $3.00. Small second cut, $4.00. 802‑377‑5455.

Animals BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN RE‑ TRIEVER puppies. Males and females. $1,200. Call for more info. 802‑989‑5803.

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FOR SALE RIPTON: SHARE A spacious home w/ woman in her 70’s who loves travel, knitting and crafts. $400/mo (all included) plus some help w/ yard‑work. Must be pet‑friendly. 863‑5625 or HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, references, background checks required. EHO. ROOMS FOR RENT in historical Vergennes Inn. January through Mid May. Perfect for UTC, Traveling nurses or other traveling professionals. $550 to $950 per month. Call Bill 802‑877‑3293. emersonguesthouse@msn.com.

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Public Notices Found on Pages 32, 33 & 34.

Addison Northeast Supervisory Union- Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven, Starksboro (2) Addison Northwest School District- Vergennes (1) Middlebury (2)

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Middlebury Selectboard hereby provides notice of a public hearing being held pursuant to 24 VSA §4384 and §4441 for the purpose of hearing public comments concerning the proposed amendment to the Middlebury Zoning and Subdivision Regulations. The public hearing has been scheduled for: DATE: February 28, 2018 at 7:00pm PLACE: Municipal Office Building, 77 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 Large Conference Room Statement of Purpose: The proposed Amendment to the Middlebury Zoning and Subdivision Regulations will modify and replace the current Zoning and Subdivision Regulations. The purpose of these regulations is to provide for orderly community development and growth, to further the purposes established in §4302 of the Act, and to implement the Middlebury Town Plan. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comment on the amended regulations and to discuss any comments provided by the public. The primary purpose of the proposed amendments is to clarify the existing zoning and subdivision regulations, meet the requirements of state planning laws (24 VSA, Chapter 117), and to comply with the Middlebury Town Plan. No changes are proposed to the zoning map. The proposed amendments include clarifications and minor technical corrections to the following sections: Definitions; Section 510, What Requires a Permit; Section 520, Application and Administrative Review Process; Section 540, Conditional Review Process; Section 550, Planned Unit Developments and Review Process; Section 564, Plat Recording Requirements; Section 620, Lot Area, Width, Coverage, Height and Setback Requirements for Districts; Section 705, Lots Without Frontage; Section 724, Setback Waivers; Section 736, Accessory Apartment Unit; Section 742, Dwellings in the Forest Zone; Section 766, Landscaping and Screening; Section 769, Lighting; Section 780, Agricultural and Forestry Uses – Special Regulations; Section 830, Resumption of Nonconforming Use; Section 835, Nonconforming Structures and Section 930, Certificates of Occupancy and Compliance. Content has been added to the landscaping and lighting review standards. Definitions have been added for Guest House, Hotel and Motel. The maximum allowable square footage for an accessory apartment has been increased. The minimum setback allowed by right in the central business district has been increased from 0ft to 5ft. Certain types of house-sharing have been added to the list of zoning exemptions. Standards have been added for the appearance of survey plats to be recorded with the Town. These amendments apply to all geographical areas of the Town. Location where full text may be examined: A full report outlining proposed changes to the regulations, and the full text of the proposed regulations can be viewed in the Planning & Zoning Office or the Town Clerk’s Office at 77 Main Street, Middlebury, VT. The proposed regulations may also be viewed online on the Town’s web site www.townofmiddlebury.org. Web visitors are advised to click Residents > Proposed Zoning Regulations Amendments > Zoning & Subdivision Regs Amendment - Final Draft 1/29

WARNING ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT

(Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes, Waltham) The legal voters of the Addison Northwest School District are hereby notified and warned to meet on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at the polling places listed below, to vote by Australian Ballot on the following Article: Article 5 Shall the voters of the Addison Northwest School District approve the school board to expend of $21,106,26I, which is the amount the school board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year? It is estimated that this proposed budget and the following article(s), if approved, will result in projected education spending of $17,644 per equalized pupil. This projected spending per equalized pupil is .004 (less than half of a percent) higher than spending for the current year. Article 6. Shall the Board of School Directors of the Addison Northwest School District enter into one or more District school building energy efficiency performance contracts, and for such purpose to incur indebtedness not to exceed $7,630,000, such indebtedness to be repaid by avoided costs attributable to school building improvements made under such performance contracts? Location Polls Close Polls Open Municipality Addison Town Clerk’s 7:00 PM 7:00 AM Addison Office 7:00 PM 7:00 AM Ferrisburgh Ferrisburgh Town 7:00 PM 9:00 AM Panton Office 7:00 PM 9:00 AM Vergennes Panton Town Hall 7:00 PM 10:00 AM Waltham Vergennes Fire Station Waltham Town Hall Dated at Vergennes, Vermont this 17th day of January, 2018 Addison Northwest School District Board of Directors: Susan Rakowski, ANWSD Chair 2/1

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE MIDDLEBURY TOWN REPORT

Pursuant to the provisions of 24 VSA 1682, copies of the Town Report will be available at the Town Offices, 77 Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont, and online at: www.townofmiddlebury.org on Friday, February 23, 2018. 1/29

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Vergennes you claim, I would suggest that you (Continued from Page 2) ley. After Mahoney volunteered to simply meet with her on Monday organize the lighting of the green and clarify everything instead of she solicited funding from city concluding that she has exhibited, businesses to support the project, as you have called ‘Bullying besuggesting that they make checks havior’ and alleging ‘harassment’ out to her business, Raintree Fine and undermining your business. Those are pretty harsh words to be Handcrafted Jewelry. The co-owner of one business is broadcasted behind one’s back. If warranted, I can asalso Devine’s daughsure you that the Mayter-in-law, and she or Daniels will take called Devine for ad- “You can’t the lead on addressvice at home, accord- always please ing your charges. If ing to Devine, who everybody. unwarranted, I’d say then suggested her Not everybody you owe her a sincere daughter-in-law make knows the letter apology.” a check out instead to POOR SERVICE? the Boys & Girls Club of the laws, Mahoney also alof Greater Vergennes. so somebody leged in her Dec. 18 The club had come sometimes feels complaint that Hawaboard as a sponsor for they’re not ley’s service was subinsurance purposes. getting good par in helping her obMahoney wrote in advice or the tain insurance for the her complaint, “Joan lighting event after Devine advised a right advice. the council approved business as a city em- Everything I’ve her to handle it on ployee with incorrect heard of in the Nov. 14. She wrote, and misleading infor- past has been “I had followed up mation. The Boys and worked out with Mel after the Girls Club was not a city council meeting part of the project to once the person because I needed this string the lights in the has had due process.” information to take to park.” — Mayor my insurance agent A Nov. 15 email Michael Daniels and he said he did not to Hawley from Mahave the time to exhoney on insurance for plain it to me.” the event, with Devine Nov. 14 council meeting minutes copied, reads: “The Boys and Girls Club has joined up with the local read: “Shannon Mahoney requestbusinesses and they are going to be ed use of the City Green on Decemthe sponsoring organization for the ber 2nd for the Holiday Stroll and festivities on the park.” However, Lighting of the City Green … She Mahoney and other business own- advised she would be able to get a ers ended up handling logistics, not rider from her insurance company.” Nov. 15 emails, in order, read: the club. From Mahoney to Hawley at In a Dec. 6 email to Mahoney copied to all parties, Devine wrote 2:11 p.m.: “Getting my insurance that when her daughter-in-law to cover it is possible, I just need to called she advised her as a relative know exactly what is needed from to make the check out to the entity my insurance and what specifically my business would be liable for on Devine believed was the sponsor. “I suggested she write her check the green.” Hawley in response at 2:29 p.m.: to the Boys and Girls Club as they were the non-profit group sponsor- “I am available to speak to your ing the event … This discussion agent if needed.” Hawley said there were no furwith my daughter-in-law had nothing to do with me being a city hall ther emails following that exemployee — she called her mother- change. In late 2016 Mahoney comin-law for guidance.” Mahoney also said once she plained that Devine contacted the complained to Hawley and Dan- Department of Liquor Control reiels that Devine had improperly garding Mahoney’s plans to serve advised a city business that Devine alcohol at her business, a situation should have been left out of the that involved a third party. Accordemail loop, but that Hawley kept ing to other emails Mahoney was also upset that Devine spoke to adding her back into the chain. “I did not think it was appro- other businesses about their holipriate to have her in the email ex- day party plans. “Last year Joan Devine took it change regarding the situation. It was something to be discussed and upon herself to contact the Departhandled by her superiors,” Ma- ment of Liquor Control when she honey wrote, also alleging “bully- believed I was going to be serving wine at a holiday event without a ing” and “harassment” by Devine. Hawley addressed those issues in permit. It is not her job to police a Dec. 2 email to Mahoney, again the businesses regarding permits. copied to Daniels, Devine and Al- The city would not get in troudermen Renny Perry and Jeff Fritz: ble for this and only the business “Joan does not report to me; she would be fined,” Mahoney wrote. Devine said in her Dec. 6 email reports to the City Council. I noticed that you purposely omitted that she was fulfilling part of her her as an addressee in your most job description in her actions. “It is my job to notify someone recent e-mail … If she has been acting upon wrong assumptions as when a permit is needed just as

the zoning administrator would do if he saw someone building a shed without a zoning permit,” she wrote. PAST COMPLAINTS Mahoney states in her complaint that she sat down with council member Perry and then-mayor Bill Benton to complain about Devine. “I met with Bill and Renny in January of 2017 regarding Joan’s behavior and they did not want to move forward with a formal complaint because they said she was retiring soon and they did not want to rock the boat,” she wrote on Dec. 18, citing an earlier email. In a Dec. 6 email, Perry wrote,

“Joan, just to clarify, I did not say what Shannon alleges I said.” Benton, in a Thursday interview, could not confirm those remarks or whether he met with Perry and Mahoney. “I don’t remember that. I could have said it. I don’t remember saying it,” he said. Benton said during his tenure as mayor he dealt with complaints about Devine, but none that he categorized as severe. “During my four years as mayor, I received numerous complaints about Joan, from inappropriate comments to being brusque with customers,” Benton said. “None

of this behavior rose to a level that I thought warranted formal disciplinary action. Joan takes her job very seriously.” At times he also spoke with Hawley after hearing from unhappy residents. “We had some complaints about sewer issues and all sorts of things. And I would to sit down and talk to him and say I heard this. And usually we would deal with it. It wasn’t a big deal,” Benton said. “There was nothing that was consequential that warranted any type of punishment.” Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent.com.

Public Notices can be found on Pages 32, 33 and 34. WARNING ANNUAL MEETING MOUNT ABRAHAM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 28

(Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven, Starksboro) The legal voters of the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28, are hereby notified and warned to meet at Mt. Abraham Union High School in Bristol, Vermont on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 6:00 PM to discuss and transact the following business. Article 5 requires a vote by Australian ballot to occur at the official polling places in Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven and Starksboro,* on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. *Official Polling Places: Bristol Holley Hall Lincoln The Town Office Monkton Monkton Volunteer Fire Department New Haven New Haven Town Hall Starksboro Robinson Elementary School ARTICLE 1: To receive and act upon the reports of the Union High School District Officers. ARTICLE 2: To establish the salaries for elected officers of Union High School District No. 28 for the period from their taking office to the date the District ceases to exist pursuant to the Merger Study Report and Articles of Agreement as approved by the Vermont State Board of Education on September 20, 2016. ARTICLE 3: To elect officers, following nominations from the floor, each for a term that will expire on the date the District ceases to exist pursuant to the Merger Study Report and Articles of Agreement as approved by the Vermont State Board of Education on September 20, 2016, as follows: A Moderator; A Clerk; and A Treasurer. ARTICLE 4: To elect a community representative to serve on the Patricia A. Hannaford Regional Technical School District Board of Directors for a term that will expire on the date the District ceases to exist pursuant to the Merger Study Report and Articles of Agreement as approved by the Vermont State Board of Education on September 20, 2016. ARTICLE 5: FOR DISCUSSION ONLY: To be voted on by Australian ballot on Tuesday, March 6, 2018: The Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 Board of School Directors has determined that public interest and necessity demand incurring bonded indebtedness to finance the final design, permitting, site work and construction of renovations, capital improvements and additions to Mount Abraham Union Middle/High School at an estimated total project cost of Twenty-nine Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($29,500,000.00). It is expected that 0% of the project costs will be eligible for state school construction aid because there is presently a moratorium on state school construction aid funding. Therefore, the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 will be responsible for 100% of the project costs ($29,500,000.00) which the Board recommends be funded through the issuance of up to Twenty-nine Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($29,500,000.00) of general obligation bonds and with funds previously and to be budgeted for Construction Services. So: Shall general obligation bonds of the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 in an amount not to exceed TWENTY-NINE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($29,500,000.00) be issued for the purpose of financing, together with other funds of the District, the final design, permitting, site work and the construction of renovations, capital improvements and additions to Mount Abraham Union Middle/High School together with related eligible project expenses? State funds are not available at this time or this project is not eligible to receive state school construction aid. The Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 will be responsible for all costs of any borrowing and the costs of the improvements and additions to the Mount Abraham Union Middle/High School. Article 6: To transact any other business proper to come before said meeting. Article 7: To adjourn the Annual Meeting. Upon closing of the polls, the ballot boxes will be sealed, transported to and re-opened at the Superintendent’s Office in the Town of Bristol, where the ballots will be commingled and publicly counted by representatives of the Boards of Civil Authority of the Towns of Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven and Starksboro under the supervision of the Clerk of the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28. The legal voters of the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 are further warned and notified that a public information meeting will be held for the purpose of explaining the proposed school building improvements and the financing thereof on February 28, 2018 at Mt. Abraham Union High School Large Cafeteria at 7:00 pm. The legal voters of Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 are further notified that voter qualification, registration and absentee voting relative to said annual meeting shall be as provided in Sections 706u-706w of Title 16, and Chapters 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated. Adopted and approved at a meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 held on January 10, 2018. Received for record and recorded in the records of the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 on January 11, 2018. ATTEST: ATTEST: Dawn Griswold, Chair Karen Wheeler, Clerk Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 1/29

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Bread Loaf Corp. earns building award

MIDDLEBURY — Bread Loaf Corporation (BLC) of Middlebury has been awarded the 2017 Association of General Contractors of Vermont (AGC/VT) Honor Award for the University of Vermont Alumni House and Jack and Shirley Silver Pavilion ADDISON Project. BLC’s team of designers and contractors were honored for the design, interior restoration and expansion of the former Edward Wells house, a grand Queen Anne Style mansion located at the corner of Maple and Summit Streets in Burlington. The 15,000 square foot structure was restored for use as the new headquarters of the UVM Alumni Association. Renovations included conversion of the first and second floors into public reception and meeting rooms and accommodation of 4,000 square feet of modern

office space. Adjacent to the Alumni house, the new 6,000 square foot Jack and Shirley Silver Pavilion was designed and constructed by BLC to provide state-of-the-art conference and reception facilities. In addition, the entire two and a half acre site was redesigned COUNTY and re-landscaped. When it was built in 1892, the Wells home was one of the most prestigious and elegant residences in Burlington. From 1925 to 2003 the building was home to the Delta Psi fraternity and in 1979 the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Largely vacant from 2003 until 2007, the former fraternity had greatly deteriorated by the time it was purchased by the University of Vermont. After a competitive proposal process, the University of Vermont and the Alumni Association awarded

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THE BREAD LOAF Corporation team, pictured from left to right, Glenn Lavoie, AGC/VT President; John Johnston, Vice President of MEP Services, BLC; Fed Bellucci, Vice President of Estimating, BLC; John Dale, Architect, BLC; Rob Zimmerman, Senior Estimator, BLC; Mike McLaughlin, President, BLC; Cathy Lamberton, AGC/VT Executive Vice President, stand with their recent award from the Association of General Contractors of Vermont.

BLC the project to restore the house and grounds to their former elegance, install modern, energy efficient systems, make the facilities completely accessible, create a banquet/conference facility for 200 people and achieve LEED Silver Accreditation. The project required the complete

gutting of the building interior, the installation of all new mechanical and electrical systems, and the insertion of a new four-story elevator/ stair core within the building structure. The team seamlessly integrated the modern systems into the historic fabric of the elegant interiors. Carpenters and painters

meticulously repaired, refinished and, where necessary, replicated the elaborate wood and plaster moldings, paneling and carved details. Many of the original light fixtures were repaired and restored by a local studio, and original doors, windows and hardware were preserved and reused.

Vermont Fish and Wildlife offering safety tips for ice fishing MONTPELIER — The recent return of cold temperatures has formed early-season ice on Vermont ponds, lakes and rivers. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department reminds winter enthusiasts that ice should

never be considered safe and ice conditions vary. “We are urging all outdoor enthusiasts — people going ice fishing, cross-country skiers, hikers, and snowmobilers — to be

extremely cautious and prepared if they are going to venture out on any ice,” said Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s Chief Game Warden Jason Batchelder. “Ice conditions can vary dramatically on different

Public Notices can be found on Pages 32, 33 and 34. WARNING FOR ANNUAL MEETING MOUNT ABRAHAM UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

(Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton New Haven, Starksboro) The legal voters of the Mount Abraham Unified School District (“District”) are hereby notified and warned that the District’s annual meeting will commence on February 27, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. at the Mount Abraham Union Middle/High School (Large Cafeteria), located in Bristol, Vermont to discuss and transact the following business. Article 6 requires a vote by Australian ballot which shall occur on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the official polling places of the respective towns comprising the District: Bristol Holley Hall Lincoln The Town Office Monkton Monkton Volunteer Fire Department New Haven New Haven Town Hall Starksboro Robinson Elementary School ARTICLE 1: To elect a moderator who shall assume office immediately and serve a one year term or until the election and qualification of a successor. ARTICLE 2: To elect a clerk who shall assume office immediately and serve a one year term or until the election and qualification of a successor. ARTICLE 3: To elect a Treasurer who shall assume office immediately and serve a one year term or until the election and qualification of a successor. ARTICLE 4: To hear the reports of the District, including the reports of the Board of Directors, the Treasurer, the Auditor, and the Superintendent, and to take action with reference thereto. ARTICLE 5: To establish the salaries for the elected officers of the District. ARTICLE 6: Discussion Only. To be voted by Australian ballot on March 6, 2018. Shall the Mount Abraham Unified School District adopt a budget of $28,343,828 for school year 2018-19? It is estimated that this budget amount, if approved, will result in education spending of $16,387 per equalized pupil. This proposed spending per equalized pupil is 1% higher than spending for the current year. ARTICLE 7: To determine whether or not the voters will authorize the District Board of Directors to borrow money by the issuance of bonds or notes not in excess of anticipated revenues for the fiscal year per 16 V.S.A. §562(9). ARTICLE 8: To transact any other lawful business to properly come before the voters. ARTICLE 9: To adjourn the Annual Meeting. Upon closing of the polls, the ballot boxes will be sealed, transported to and re-opened at the Superintendent’s Office in the Town of Bristol, where the ballots will be commingled and publicly counted by representatives of the Boards of Civil Authority of the Towns of Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven and Starksboro under the supervision of the Clerk of the Mount Abraham Unified School District. The legal voters of the Mount Abraham Unified School District are warned and notified that a public information meeting will be held for the purpose of explaining the proposed budget on February 27, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Mt. Abraham Union High School Large Cafeteria. The legal voters of Mount Abraham Unified District are further notified that voter qualification, registration and absentee voting relative to said annual meeting shall be as provided in Chapters 9 and 11 of Title 16, and Chapters 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated. Adopted and approved at a meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Mount Abraham Unified School District held January 23, 2018. MOUNT ABRAHAM UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS Dawn Griswold, Chair MOUNT ABRAHAM UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLERK Karen Wheeler, Clerk Received for record and recorded in the records of the Mount Abraham Unified School District on January 24, 2018. 1/29

parts of a lake. Remember, even though it may look thick enough on the surface, moving water from currents, rivers and springs can cause ice to form unevenly.” “Once we have sustained cold weather to form good ice, activities such as ice fishing can be safe and a lot of fun,” said Batchelder, “but when we go onto the ice, we need to use good judgment and observe several safety precautions.” Batchelder recommends following these guidelines: • Leave your car or truck on shore. Every year several motor vehicles go through the ice on Vermont lakes, and some people have drowned as a result. • Leave information about your plans with someone — where you intend to fish and when you expect to return.

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• Wear a personal flotation device. • Fish with a friend. Ice fishing is a great sport to share with family members and friends, and having a partner with you increases both the fun and the safety. • Ice varies in thickness and condition. Always carry an ice spud or chisel to check ice as you proceed. • Be extremely cautious crossing ice near river mouths, points of land, bridges, islands, and over reefs and springs. Current almost always causes ice to be thinner over these areas. • Avoid going onto the ice if it has melted away from the shore. This indicates melting is underway, and ice can shift position as wind direction changes. • Waves from open water can quickly break up large areas of ice. If you can see open water in the lake and the wind picks up, get off. • Bring your fully charged cell phone with you. • Carry a set of handspikes to help you work your way out onto the surface of the ice if you go through. Holding one in each hand, you can alternately punch them into the ice and pull yourself up and out. You can make these at home, using large nails, or you can purchase them at stores that sell fishing supplies. • Carry a safety line that can be thrown to someone who has gone through the ice. • Heated fishing shanties must have good ventilation to prevent deadly carbon monoxide poisoning. Open a window or the door part way to allow in fresh air. If you have questions regarding ice fishing or ice conditions, contact your local Vermont State Game Warden via your closest state police barracks or by calling Vermont Fish & Wildlife Headquarters at 802828-1529.

Addison Independent, Monday, January 29, 2018 — PAGE 35

New guides offered on heating with wood MONTPELIER – The Vermont State Wood Energy Team has announced the availability of two new resources for modern wood heating. “A Practical Guide to Modern Wood Heating: Successful Conversion to Wood Heating for Schools in Vermont” and “A Practical Guide to Modern Wood Heating: Successful Conversion to Wood Heating for Affordable Housing in Vermont” are comprehensive guides intended to

educate administrators, building managers, and school boards about the possibilities for wood heat as a lower-cost, more predictable, stable, and local energy source. These 70-page guides provide insight on wood fuel types, pricing, and installation considerations, and offer additional resources and case studies. They were created to increase awareness of the viability of modern wood heating and ensure that potential projects employ best in class technology and design and

management practices. Both guides are available free online and in print by request. The PDFs are available online. For schools go to bit.ly/2EWYwQM. For affordable housing go to bit. ly/2qq6eQe. To request a print copy, contact Emma Hanson, Wood Energy Coordinator, Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation at Emma.Hanson@vermont.gov or 802-622-4187.

Ferrisburgh (Continued from Page 1) Ferrisburgh might be looking at an March after the budget was crafted. 8-cent school tax rate hike. In all, if voters approve all That means Ferrisburgh residents spending articles at town meeting who pay school taxes solely on the on Marc 6, the increases would total value of their homes and are not roughly $110,000 from this year’s eligible for prebates could pay a spending plan, officials said. range of between $105 On Thursday Cousino and $130 more per also noted that in 2017 “It’s the first $100,000 of assessed the selectboard had a year I’d say value if all town fund balance of $66,000 it’s not a bare- and school spending to apply toward keeping are approved bones budget. measures a tax increase to a in March. minimum, and town It’s probably Most Ferrisburgh officials said there is not a necessary homeowners, however, a surplus this year. pay school taxes based budget.” However, Cousino — Loretta on their incomes and said expected growth eventually Lawrence would in the town’s grand list owe less than the full should boost the town’s increase. tax collections this year. Cousino Ferrisburgh Selectboard said last year a penny on the tax Chairwoman Loretta Lawrence rate raised almost $53,000, meaning acknowledged that after a couple with no growth in this year’s grand years of belt-tightening this proposal list the combination of no surplus was not as lean as some. and the higher spending could mean “It’s the first year I’d say it’s not a a tax increase of about 3.3 cents per bare-bones budget,” Lawrence said. $100,000 of the assessed value of “It’s probably a necessary budget.” real estate. One line item drew debate: But Cousino said a bigger grand $19,200 to continue to fund a partlist should knock the increase down time clerical position. Funding for by “a half-cent or more.” the job was set to run out at the end “It always grows some,” Cousino of June, but the board decided to add said. it back in to preserve the option of According to preliminary continuing it. Addison Northwest School District “We did not commit to that estimates, if the district’s proposed position, but we did put some money $21.1 million budget is approved, into the position,” Lawrence said.

At the same time, she said, while the board is happy with the employee, one of the job’s main goals — eliminating a backlog of unrecorded materials, such as mortgages, deeds and easements — has not been met since the worker came on board in mid-October. Lawrence said officials will have to make a decision as July approaches. “The board will have to evaluate the need,” she said. “We haven’t seen the results we had hoped for.” Other changes in the budget include $4,000 more for employee medical coverage, modest raises for employees (about $2,000 for Road Foreman John Bull and $1,500 for Town Clerk Gloria Warden, for example), $3,900 more for fuel, and $10,000 more for Road Construction/Bridge Repair. The selectboard also reduced its Law Enforcement line item to $15,000 from $25,000, a change Lawrence said reflected what the town actually has spent in recent years on the services of the Addison County Sheriff’s Department. In all, Lawrence said, selectboard members “worked long hours” on a budget they believe will serve Ferrisburgh well. “I would call it a comfortable budget,” she said. Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent.com.

Middlebury (Continued from Page 1) attendees at the community’s annual meeting on Monday, March 5, at 7 p.m. at Mary Hogan Elementary School. It continues a pattern of what have essentially been levelfunded municipal budget requests during much of the past decade. “A major goal of the board has been to minimize property tax increases,” Middlebury Town Manager Kathleen Ramsay said. Major financial drivers for the proposed budget include: • A combined $184,790 increase in contracted salaries and benefits for municipal employees. • A $57,484 bump in investments in town roads, bridges, culverts and other capital projects. Voters — through a separate article on the town

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Town meeting in Middlebury is shaping up to be a fairly basic affair. Aside from the budget and local option tax surplus votes, the warning features only one other notable item — a selectboard request to borrow up to $122,400 over five years to replace a police cruiser, a street sweeper, a skid steer and an asphalt hot box. Voters will cast ballots on March 6 in local elections for various municipal and school offices. The exact slate of candidates won’t be known until the end of business on Monday, Jan. 29, that date by which hopefuls must file their petition papers at the town clerk’s office. Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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meeting warning — will be asked to apply $57,484 in local option tax surplus to pay for the proposed bump in capital improvements. • A $36,230 decrease in anticipated property and casualty insurance premiums. • A $24,560 decrease in costs of the police K-9 program. Ramsay noted last year’s outlay was larger because it included start-up expenses for the new police dog. • A $17,016 decrease in debt service. • A $20,102 decrease in equipment fund expenses. As was the case last year, the selectboard agreed to apply $150,000 from municipal savings to offset some of the tax impact of the proposed spending plan.

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Dr. Bates to join Mtn. Health Center BRISTOL — our Federally Qualified Mountain Health Center Health Center,” she said. (MHC) in Bristol has Dr. Bates will announced that Dr. Brian provide acute and Bates, MD, will join chronic care and minor its team of health care surgical procedures providers on April 2, for his patients. He is 2018. particularly interested He is a board-certified in preventive medicine family practice physician and health promotion. who will provide He has been trained comprehensive primary to provide longcare services to children, acting contraception, men and women of all including intrauterine ages. devices and Nexplanon Dr. Bates grew up in skin implants. He has DR. BATES Bethesda, Md., received received additional his college education at Dartmouth training in addiction management College and earned his medical degree services and will provide medicationfrom the University of Maryland assisted treatment with Suboxone. School of Medicine. He completed a “It is a privilege to have a doctor of residency training program in Family such high-caliber and enthusiasm as Medicine at Boston University Dr. Bates become part of the talented Medical Center. During his residency, and compassionate group of clinicians he received outpatient training at at MHC who have served Addison an urban community health center County for over 30 years,” said MHC in Boston. He is a member of the Medical Director Dr. Frank Provato. esteemed Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Dr. Bates has broad interests. After Medical Society. graduating from college with a degree Since finishing his residency in Environmental and Evolutionary program this past July, Dr. Bates Biology, he did research work and has been employed as a teaching spent some time volunteering in physician at Boston University Ethiopia. When he is not working, School of Medicine. he enjoys spending time with Martha Halnon, executive director his children, reading, gardening, at MHC, said her office was thrilled to beekeeping, exploring nature, and have Bates join the practice. playing the mandolin. “We were particularly impressed He will reside in Lincoln with his with his commitment to primary wife, Jenny Bates, who is a Certified care and the rural community- Nurse Midwife, and their two based, patient-focused mission of daughters.