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Great outdoors
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A Steve Martin play staged locally imagines a meeting of Einstein and Picasso. See Arts + Leisure.
A new program gives incentives for county children to have fun outside. See Page 10A.
The first half of Tuesday’s game belonged to the Tigers, but VUHS had other ideas. See Page 1B.
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Vol. 72 No. 5
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Legislators consider income tax to fund public schools
Some say current system too complicated By JOHN FLOWERS BRIDPORT — A proposal to use the income tax as the primary source for funding public schools was the top issue discussed by participants at the season’s first legislative breakfast, held Monday at the
Bridport Grange Hall. Local lawmakers also shared their view on the state’s new marijuana law and a plan to lower prescription drug costs, among other topics (see stories on Paged 10A and 11A). Rep. Dave Sharpe is chairman of
the House Education Committee, which is looking at ways of cutting public school costs. The Bristol Democrat said at Monday’s breakfast that as his panel does its work, the House Ways & Means Committee is specifically looking at new ways to fund education. School costs in Vermont have
been increasing by roughly the rate of inflation, while student enrollment has been on the decline, Sharpe noted. Still, most Vermont communities have chosen to preserve their local schools, even at a higher annual cost. “We actually value public education, and public education costs money,” Sharpe said.
On the brighter side, Sharpe said Act 46 — Vermont’s school governance unification law — has been driving down administrative costs in many school districts. He also pointed to an effort in Montpelier to provide special education more effectively at a lower price. Bristol Republican Rep. Fred
Three Ilsley Library posts draw seven candidates
ACSD board will lose three senior members March 6 ballot is short on competition By JOHN FLOWERS election to an ACSD board position ADDISON COUNTY — There representing Shoreham. Resident Jori will be three new faces on the Addison Jacobeit has filed papers to run for that Central School District Board after Shoreham spot. the elections on Town The fourth ACSD seat Meeting Day, March 6. up for grabs this year Former Middlebury “Democracy belongs to Cornwall and selectwoman and state only works is currently held by board Rep. Margaret “Peg” if everyone Chairman Peter Conlon, Martin and resident participates, who confirmed plans to Davina Demarais are so it’s time run for another three-year each running unopposed term. for separate three- for others to The ACSD board year seats representing have a chance governs the combined Middlebury on the ACSD to serve and Addison Central K-12 board. They will be lead.” schools serving Bridport, succeeding incumbents Middlebury, — Ruth Hardy Cornwall, Ruth Hardy and Jason Ripton, Salisbury, Duquette-Hoffman, both Shoreham and Weybridge. of whom have decided not to run for Candidates will again run at-large in re-election. the district, meaning residents from all Meanwhile, incumbent Nick seven towns will vote for each seat up Causton confirmed he won’t seek re(See ACSD, Page 12A)
Ferrisburgh faceoff tops in ANWSD area
Trucks, town halls also big on warnings By ANDY KIRKALDY FERRISBURGH — Ferrisburgh offers the only major contested race for office among the communities that make up the Addison Northwest School District. But in addition to weighing in on the usual selectboard budget proposals and a $21.1 million school-spending plan, on Town Meeting Day residents of Vergennes and the four towns will be facing questions about fire and highway trucks and town hall repairs. The Ferrisburgh selectboard race was created because Chairwoman Loretta Lawrence chose to step down after 17 years on that board, a tenure that followed seven years on
the Ferrisburgh zoning board. “It just felt like a good time to step down,” Lawrence said. “I feel the town is in a good place right now.” Lawrence, 67, said the decision was not easy. “I could talk myself out of it in a minute, but I’m not going to,” she said. “I feel it’s the right decision for me. I’ve got a lot of other things to do.” Those other things include retaining her full-time job as the Ferrisburgh Central School secretary and remaining active in her church. But Lawrence said she will miss public service, in part because of (See ANWSD, Page 12A)
Baser, a member of House Ways & Means, said this could be the year the Legislature shifts education funding from the property tax to the income tax. He said the current property taxreliant system for funding education is so complicated some lawmakers (See Schools, Page 11A)
Splashdown!
MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE SENIOR Emily Eslinger lands during the long jump competition at Saturday’s Middlebury Invitational track and field meet.
Independent photo/Trent Campbell
By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury residents on Town Meeting Day will decide a three-way race for two seats on their selectboard, though the hottest election ticket on March 6 will be for the Ilsley Library Board of Trustees. A combined total of seven candidates are vying for three positions on the Ilsley board, with interest likely bolstered by a budding plan to expand and renovate the historic library building at 75 Main St. Candidates for local school and municipal offices had until Monday to file their nomination petitions to get on the March 6 ballot. Here’s how the 2018 election slate looked in Addison County’s shire town on Tuesday morning: • Incumbent Selectman Farhad Khan, former Selectman Gary Baker and resident Lindsey Fuentes-George are competing for two available threeyear terms on the selectboard. The Independent has already published reports on Khan’s and Baker’s election plans, and will reach out to Fuentes-George for a “meet the candidate” interview. • Incumbent John Freidin and fellow Middlebury residents Joseph McVeigh, Amy Mincher and David Munford are competing for two available three-year terms on the Ilsley Library board. In a separate bracket, Patricia Chatary, incumbent Barbara DoyleWilch and Alice Eckles will vie in a runoff for one available one-year term on the library board. • Margaret “Peg” Martin, a former Middlebury selectboard member and state rep, and resident Davina Demarais are each running unopposed for separate three-year seats representing Middlebury on the Addison Central School District Board.
Climate alert! Naturalists see global warming hurting northern species
THE ICONIC VERMONT moose is at risk from pests and habitat decline brought on by global warming, but naturalists say humans can still take steps to save the environment. Photo credit/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
By EMMA COTTON happen: We’ll be angry, and we’ll do ADDISON — The changing something about it.” climate is significantly affecting The presentation called “Animals northern wildlife, nationally of the North: What Will Climate renowned naturalist Sue Change Mean for Morse recently told a “Vermont is in Them?” was sponsored gathering of 30 people by the Hannaford in Addison. The Jericho a somewhat Career Center’s Natural resident told stories not unique location Resource Management just of the influence of in that it is program. As Morse warming in Vermont, a state that clicked past photo after but also gave first-hand includes some photo, brown bear after accounts of changes after snowshoe of the southern lynx in the Arctic, showing hare, the audience, striking photos of both habitats, as which included the environment’s well as some members of the public natural beauty and the of the northern and career center trauma it has endured. students, seemed to habitats.” “I want you to — Scott Darling, collectively understand feel that, for every wildlife program what was at stake. sobering story I tell She showed photos manager with what seems to be of tall, bare whitebark a bad ending, my real pines ravaged by bark purpose is to have us be continually beetles in Wyoming, where she inspired by this world that we live lived for 12 years while conducting in,” she told the crowd at the Dead research. The beetles, made more Creek Visitor Center. “Hopefully, lethal at higher elevations by when we leave here, two things will (See Climate, Page 11A)
By the way Carbonated beverage maker Sap!, the Burlington company founded in Bristol, spurned the sharks this past weekend and swam off on its own. Sap! cofounders Chas P. Smith and Nikita Salmon appeared on the ABC-TV show “Shark Tank” on Sunday, where they pitched their company to deep-pocketed investors. While (See By the way, Page 7A)
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Hearing set on city zoning laws
End of shift
BRISTOL LETTER CARRIER Mike Brown delivers mail Tuesday morning. Brown made his final deliveries on Wednesday when he retired from the Post Office after 20 years on the job. Independent photo/Trent Campbell
Bristol election ballot boasts one contest By JOHN FLOWERS BRISTOL — Residents of Bristol will vote in only one contested election on Town Meeting Day. Kevin Hanson and Krista Siringo are vying for a three-year spot representing Bristol on the new Mount Abraham Unified School Board. But whomever loses that race will have other options for joining the panel, which governs the combined K-12 schools in Bristol, Lincoln, Monk-
ton, New Haven and Starksboro. There are no takers for a two-year spot and a one-year spot representing Bristol on the board. Erin Lathrop is unchallenged for another one-year Bristol term on the panel. Siringo currently represents Bristol on the unified school board, and she is the clerk on the Bristol Elementary School Board, which is being phased out as part of unification. Hansen represents Bristol on the
Mount Abraham Union High School Board, which is also being phased out. There are also two seats on the Bristol selectboard up for election on March 6, though there is no contest for them. Incumbent Bristol Selectmen Joel Bouvier and Peter Coffey are unopposed for terms of three years and two years, respectively, on the board.
CORRECTION: In this past Monday’s edition, the captions accompanying a story previewing the One World Library Project presentation in Bristol next Wednesday
had the wrong time for the event. Award-winning author Tanya Lee Stone will discuss and answer questions about her latest book, “Girl Rising: Changing the World
One Girl at a Time,” which examines global barriers to girls’ education from 10-11 a.m. at Holley Hall. It is free.
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By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — The Vergennes Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at city hall at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, on proposed zoning amendments that would create a Solar Energy Overlay District, reinstate a full ban on downtown street-level apartments, and make another 20-plus changes — many minor but some significant. The amendments build on the city’s 2012 zoning laws and are based on the new Vergennes municipal plan that the city council adopted in July upon planners’ recommendation. That council decision came after a public process that included several hearings on the same proposals that would take effect if zoning laws were now approved. The city council will have final say on the zoning laws after holding at least one more public hearing. Another planning hearing is also possible depending on feedback on Monday. The Solar Energy Overlay, or SEO, District would limit the siting of solar arrays of greater than 15 kilowatts to a number of less populated areas in the city and is superimposed over other zoning districts. Those areas include Industrial Districts on North Main Street and Panton Road; state-owned land in the city’s northwest quarter, plus adjacent land on either side of Comfort Hill; land around the two city schools; other publicly owned land, such the sewer treatment plant and two other parcels in the city’s southeastern area; and a large area of open land west of Otter Creek and south of West Main Street. According to the proposed SEO regulations, Vergennes “desires to maintain the open landscape and scenic views important to its tourism economy and cultural identity,” and “The aesthetic siting of a project constitutes the most critical element in the placement of solar energy collectors in order to minimize the impact on the surrounding landscape.” Therefore, the proposal states, “Solar energy collectors shall be screened when possible and practical through the use of architectural features, landscaping, or other screening which will harmonize with the character of the property and surrounding area.” When writing the city plan officials said they favored rooftop
advertising “sandwich boards.” The laws would limit those sign to six square feet per side and limit their display to “normal business hours.” • A clarification on how density bonuses are calculated for the purposes of creating Planned Unit Developments, or PUDs. According to the proposal, “The calculation of allowed density increase shall be calculated on the permissible whole dwelling units. For example if the result of the mathematical calculation is 6.9 dwelling units, the real result is rounded down to 6 dwelling units.” • An allowance of an additional 20 percent for density bonuses for “meeting third party certification standards for energy efficiency.” The law lists third parties, but states they are not limited to those examples, thus giving the DRB flexibility. • A proposal that allows the DRB to encourage “energy efficient site design and layout” for development proposals and possibly require it when the DRB “deems appropriate.” For example, the DRB could encourage or require creating lots with southern exposure when possible, and/or “siting of lots and buildings (to) minimize road and driveway and utility construction.” • The addition of “Electronic message center” to the list of signs regulated, including a brightness limit. • The addition of “enclosed manufacturing industries” to conditional uses along the Northern Gateway District on Main Street. • The addition of “substantial completion” to the list of definitions, meaning a home or building is ready to “occupy or utilize.” Most of the other changes could fairly be called housekeeping. For example, “salon” replaces “beauty parlor, “elderly housing unit” replaces “elderly housing,” and under a section devoted to bed and breakfasts short-term stays get a new definition: “less than 30 days.” And throughout the 154-page document PUDs are stricken from the lists of conditional uses for each zoning district. City Manager and Zoning Administrator Mel Hawley said planners realized they were not properly defining PUD. “It’s a method of subdivision,” Hawley said. “It’s not a use.” Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent.com.
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THIS YEAR’S JANUARY-Term collaboration between the Middlebury College Department of Music and Town Hall Theater was the popular Kander and Ebb musical “Cabaret.” The show was performed to sell-out crowds last weekend. Seen here from the show’s final dress rehearsal last Thursday night are, clockwise from above, Charlotte Katz and Olivia Christie; Ashley Fink; Zach Varricchione and Fink; Michael Koutelos; Koutelos and Kit Kat Klub dancers; Tomas McElhaney; and Jonah Edelman and Madeline Ciocci.
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A step forward for Trump, but what he didn’t say is key In Trump’s State of the Union speech Tuesday, he acted the part of a calm and rational president: optimistic, mostly uplifting, and confident in the nation’s ability to prosper and remain a world leader. By Trump standards, he delivered a positive message to the country, calling it “America’s moment” to shine. Good for him. It was a welcome change from the brash divisiveness of the past 12 months. As expected, he lauded the nation’s economic gains inherited from his predecessor, praised the American spirit, and called for bipartisan cooperation. It was in most ways a standard state-of-the-union speech — except for what he didn’t say. He didn’t mention the rising wealth gap between the rich and middle class; he didn’t mention women anywhere in his speech, not once, despite the growing #MeToo movement and women’s marches across the country; he mentioned Russia once in passing, but nowhere did he mention Russia’s meddling in the 2016 presidential election or the elections of other allies, or whether he would impose the sanctions that both Republicans and Democrats in Congress overwhelmingly endorsed. While China has moved to fill the void caused by Trump’s lack of international leadership, he barely made any mention of geopolitics or major international issues like climate change. He failed to mention India, Iran, South America, Africa or even Europe in his speech. He ignored the sky-rocketing national deficit, to which the $1.5 trillion tax cut will add substantially. He was silent on individual liberties — abortion, gender or gay rights or otherwise. Of those things he focused on — mainly the economy and immigration — he continued his practice of being big on bravado and loose with the facts. Indeed, fact-checking has become a routine part of everything this president says simply because his focus is to frame a story in the context he chooses, and lying is just part of that process. So, to correct the record and put some of the statistics he used in his speech in context, here’s a run-down of some of his key statements: ********** • Trump said: “Since the election, we have created 2.4 million new jobs, including 200,000 new jobs in manufacturing alone.” True, but that number is actually down compared to the average number of jobs created under President Barack Obama. According to the Department of Labor, the economy has added about 169,000 jobs per month since Trump was elected in 2016; that’s less than the 185,000 jobs per month added over the previous seven years of the Obama administration. • Trump said: “After years of wage stagnation, we are finally seeing rising wages.” Trump has always tried to characterize the state of the economy as a disaster when he took over. It’s never been true. Again, this statement is false. While wages are currently rising, they are rising at a slower rate under Trump than they were at the end of President Obama’s second term. • Trump said: “Apple has just announced its plans to invest a total of $350 billion in America over the next five years, and hire another 20,000 workers.” Again, while that accurately reflects what Apple has said it intends to do, it needs context: Apple has continuously spent money investing in its U.S. operations. Its current spending is $55 billion in 2018, which amounts to $275 billion over the next five years; economic reports show the actual amount of new investment Apple will contribute over the next five years would be about $37 billion, about $7 billion a year. • Trump said: “Last year, the F.D.A. approved more new and generic drugs and medical devices than ever before in our history.’’ This is true, and Democrats should get on board to speed up some of the processes that have previously hindered moving new products on line. While public safety is important, it’s no secret that government bureaucracy can be cumbersome beyond reason. The fact, according to the New York Times, is that the Food and Drug Administration approved 1,027 generic drugs in the 2017 fiscal year, the highest annual total in the agency’s history. Scott Gottlieb, the F.D.A. commissioner, also said that the agency approved 95 novel medical devices last year, which is another record. • Trump said: “We have ended the war on American energy — and we have ended the war on beautiful, clean coal. We are now very proudly an exporter of energy to the world.” Not yet. While the U.S. is expected to be a net exporter of energy sometime in the next decade, it remains a net importer of oil. It is a net exporter or natural gas and coal, but coal is still one of the dirtiest fuels consumed, and it’s an industry in decline. Trump has not reversed job losses in that industry, even though he has reduced air pollution standards for the coal and energy industries, contributing to global warming. • Trump said: “One of my greatest priorities is to reduce the price of prescription drugs. In many other countries, these drugs cost far less than what we pay in the United States, and it’s very, very unfair.’’ It’s true drug pricing in this country is too expensive and unfair, and Democrats should be quick to embrace this apparent breakthrough in Trump’s thinking. Democrats, and Sen. Bernie Sanders in particular, have long sought to rein in the pharmaceutical industry’s outlandish pricing, which is a key contributor to the nation’s high cost of medical care. Republicans, on the other hand, have been reluctant to regulate that industry. Democrats should seize the moment and hold Trump to this commitment. • Trump said on the four pillars of immigration reform: “The third pillar ends the visa lottery — a program that randomly hands out green cards without any regard for skill, merit or the safety of our people.” This proposal exaggerates what the visa lottery does, while needlessly inflaming Americans’ resentment of these immigrants. The visa lottery program does provide 50,000 immigrants visas from countries with low visitation rates per year. These immigrants must have a high school education, two years of work experience in the past five years that requires two years of training or experience. The applicants must undergo a medical exam and cannot have a criminal record. Lengthy background checks can last for months before approval. In short, ending this program will not address the problem Trump imagines there to be. • Trump said: “The stock market has smashed one record after another.” Kind of. The stock market has performed well during Trump’s first year, but not as well as it did under President Obama’s first year. The S&P stock index was up 24.7 percent in 2017, compared to 26.3 percent at the same point during President Obama’s administration. • Trump said: “We enacted the biggest tax cuts and reform in American history.” He says this repeatedly, even though he knows it’s not true. Tax cuts signed under President Reagan were bigger as a share of the economy. Trump’s tax cut bill passed recently ranks 12th largest in the nation’s history as a share of the economy. The more important question is how effectively the cuts stimulate the economy (most economists doubt that it will do much) and how much the $1.5 trillion tax cut will add to the long-term deficit, sparking inflation and a downturn in the economy a few years down the road. ********** Still, for a Trump speech, the untruths told were mild in comparison to others he has made, and his rhetoric was within the range of tolerable, not nasty. That’s a low bar, but for Trump a step forward. Angelo Lynn
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Should coffee shop be priority? This community has homeless men freezing to death in the park, a shelter filled to capacity, many volunteers serving three free meals a day, food shelves having trouble keeping their shelves stocked, not to mention flooding disasters in Vermont, fires and mud slides in California, Puerto Rico wiped out (to name a few) and you start a “Go Fund ME” campaign for a coffee shop? Too bad Studio 7, Amigos, Doria’s, Skihaus and 51 Main didn’t think of that. Daniel E. Preble Middlebury
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Wealthy threatening democracy My father would have been 100 years old this month, so I’ve been thinking about him lately. And since I am obsessed and depressed these days with the sorry state of our nation, I’ve been reflecting particularly on his idealistic and positive vision of America. My father used to describe America’s Democracy as a Meritocracy. By that he meant that people with merit — people who were honest, smart, hard-working, and careful of the common good — would rise to leadership, both in their own fields and in government. People of Merit would be in charge. Good People would make the decisions that affected all of us. I think he ardently believed this, plus it worked as a narrative to inspire his children to become honest, By Abi hard-working, and careful of the comSessions mon good. I can imagine that in his own young years, the notion of rising by your merits might have been a lifeboat in a sea of hopelessness. My father was born into poverty in Appalachian Virginia. He was raised first by his grandmother, then by foster parents, and later by his mother and stepfather. The only description I ever heard from him of his community of birth was “grim.” We never visited there. He enlisted in the Navy and came through the ranks until he sported ribbons, braid, and stars on his crisp white uniform. After service in World War II he attended Yale Law School on the GI Bill. He married a young woman who would become a medical doctor and they lived pretty much happily ever after, exemplars of the social mobility of the American Dream. The idea of Meritocracy worked for him. Like J.D.
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Vance in his recent book, Hillbilly Elegy, he got out, he rose up. What would my father think about America as a Meritocracy now, at the hundredth anniversary of his birth? I’m sorry to tell you, Dad, but rising up is even harder than it used to be, and the best and brightest are not running the country these days. Instead it’s cronies and crooks and co-conspirators in the dismantlement of government oversight and services. What about America as a Democracy? Sorry about this too, Dad, but we’ve really morphed into Plutocracy, government by the wealthy. The current cabinet is jam-packed with multi-millionaires and billionaires. In addition, the 113th Congress had a median net worth of $1,008,767. For the first time in history a majority of members of Congress are millionaires. Millionaires with connections to others’ wealth; each winning senator in the 2012 election raised on average more than $14,000 each day of the election cycle. Ordinary citizens just can’t get into the game. In contrast, the bottom third of American households own approximately nothing; they have net worth near zero. The bottom half of American households hold only 1 percent of all U.S. wealth. The interests of ordinary people are not represented by those who pull the levers that run government and industry, with real-life consequences for all of us. Wealthy white men decide which issues get attention and what policies get enacted. Life is hard and getting harder for regular folks, and especially for immigrants and people (See Ways, Page 5A)
A nice relaxing trip ... to the dentist’s? Last Monday at the dentist’s office, I learned something It’s not like I’ve never had dental issues. I’ve had about myself: I’m an unusual patient. crowns put on. But other than the distressing image — I don’t have a third set of teeth, and I can’t tune in talk and sound — of the dentist grinding down my real tooth radio on my fillings or anything. But, according to my in order to pop the fake one over it, the work itself was dental hygienist, I’m odd because — confession time — painless. I kind of like getting my teeth cleaned. My only really upsetting experience at the dentist’s No, really. had nothing to do with the procedure. Years ago, while I don’t mean that I adore it. I don’t count down the waiting for some anesthesia to take effect for a crown days, giddily anticipating my time in (see “grinding down my real tooth,” the chair. And of course I worry that above), I chatted with the vaguely the exam will reveal an expensive familiar dentist’s assistant. She problem. mentioned her husband, “Jim,” and But the actual process of having how he traveled to Montpelier every the nasty built-up crud methodically day. scraped off my teeth, followed by a Making conversation, I asked what minty polish job? Pretty relaxing. he did for a living. (Delivery driver, I During my visits, the hygienist assumed.) By Jessie Raymond frequently asks if I’m doing OK. She blinked at me a few times and This time, I asked her if there were then, as gently as she could, said, any reason I shouldn’t be. From her “He’s … the governor.” answer, I gathered that a good number of her patients Suddenly, I recognized her. suppress screams during the entire cleaning, and she (Luckily, I handled the scene beautifully. I pretended must pry their fingers one by one from the chair when to pass out from the local anesthesia, and in the ensuing it’s over. chaos she forgot all about my faux pas.) I, on the other hand, think of myself like a crocodile, I should have more fear of the dentist’s office. My sunning itself with its mouth wide open while an mouth is a ticking time bomb of cracked molars holding industrious plover zips in and picks out the leftover zebra fillings that passed their best-used-by date 15 or 20 years scraps stuck between its teeth. (The crocodile, it should ago. But my semiannual cleanings have never bothered be noted, is pretty chill.) me. I like the sensation of the gunk being scritch-scritched If anything, I feel bad for the hygienist, who, after all, off my enamel. Because I keep my eyes closed, the better has to poke around in strangers’ mouths all day while to drift off to my imaginary African riverbank, I’ve never looking up their noses. To my mind, she’s the one who seen how much tartar gets removed. But I’m pretty sure should be making up excuses to cancel her appointments. I weigh less when I leave. (See Raymond, Page 5A)
Around the bend
I am sorry to have to take issue with an editor for whom I have the greatest respect and deepest affection, and whose newspaper is one of the great treasures of our town, but his editorial of Jan. 18 warrants it. He wants the Department of Transportation to halt the current downtown railroad project and to consider an alternative plan, which he claims would cost considerably less and could be completed in less time. This would be a reasonable suggestion if there were a credible alternate plan. But there is none. At most there has been a proposal for an alternate plan or sketch of a plan based on dubious assumptions. Indeed, an alternative like this has been considered by the Department of Transportation and rejected as inadequate. Angelo Lynn bases his argument on a number of claims made by Bruce Hiland in an accompanying Op-Ed. I want to consider these: Mr. Hiland asserts that the so-called alternative plan would cost far less and could be completed in half the time. And he is correct that what he proposes would indeed cost less and be completed in less time. But this is because his “alternate plan” would not accomplish what needs to be done, and what should be done, given that this is a 100-year project. He allows that just maybe in the distant future the Vermont Railway would begin using double stack railway cars, which would require additional clearance, but then he adds that this is no reason to provide for it. This makes no sense. However, in his next paragraph he claims that the so-called alternative plan he favors does provide for this, because it has been “future proofed.” Future proofing is a practice employed in urban planning and design to insure that physical structures continue to be serviceable with minor improvement over a long duration; it takes into account future development and insures against obsolescence. Now, the proposed 21-foot clearance is a perfect example of this. It is prudent and forward looking. Mr. Hiland willfully ignores this. Rather, he boldly claims that his alternative, which provides less clearance, nevertheless accomplishes just this. This is incredible, unless perhaps the designer of his proposed alternative is a magician. But then to accept this, one would have to believe in magic. I don’t, and I hope Mr. Hiland doesn’t. In any case, it’s not good public policy, which only makes Mr. Hiland’s claims all more incredible. The remainder of his Op-Ed is no better. He rants against the 21-foot clearance, which he earlier claimed was a possibility. Perhaps I have failed to notice his rhetorical sarcasm and subtle irony; I have tried to take him at his word. Finally, he asserts that there is no drainage problem. He is sadly mistaken. I hope that this newspaper will provide coverage to the positive side of this issue, for I am certain there is one. Fairness requires it. As to Carol’s Hungry Mind. I am sorry to hear of its economic distress. A mere glance at its location, now hidden behind the temporary bridge and the loss of parking, is enough to make one worry for its survival. All the more reason not to halt the project. Victor Nuovo Middlebury selectboard member
Thinking outside the school bond
The $29.5 million bond over 30 years to provide a major facelift to our well-built but 50-year old school is moving forward toward the March 6 Town Meeting Day vote. I wish it was a $12-15 million bond over 15 years focused on addressing the lighting, ventilation, heat distribution, science facilities, and fair uni(See Letter, Page 5A)
Addison Independent, Thursday, February 1, 2018 — PAGE 5A
‘The Post’ and the legacy of a free press “The Post,” Steven Spielberg’s Meryl Streep. She plays the Post’s latest melodrama, will lift many a publisher, Katharine Graham, inheart. It recounts how the Wash- heritor of the leadership at the famington Post defied the Nixon White ily-owned newspaper after her husHouse and a posse of prosecutors band’s suicide. to report on the Pentagon Papers. The filmmakers briefly highlight Editors and reporters will be some of the most outrageous lies among its biggest fans. As Manohla propagated by various presidents Dargis observed in and their enablers. But her Times review, the the movie shortchanges film is about “a subthe Times, which broke ject that’s dear to the the story and revealed heart of journalists — to the world what Amerthemselves!” ican leaders had known But from the perfor years: that the war spective of today, was unwinnable even as when the power of they escalated the carnewspapers is greatly nage. diminished, the film At the urging of also has a bittersweet the Post’s editor, Ben tone. Bradlee, and with GraThe 7,000-page ham’s eventual agreePentagon Papers, ment, the paper took up which were intended publication of the Papers to record and analyze after the Times was endecades of efforts joined from further pubto “save” Vietnam lication. from the Commu- by Gregory Dennis The film makes much nists, turned out to be of Graham’s conversion a damning litany of from a supposedly timoAmerican failure. Which is a big rous figurehead to brave champion reason the documents were classi- of the First Amendment. fied top secret. But this movie is the rare one A string of administrations, from where Streep is less than convincTruman and Kennedy to Johnson ing. Among other heavy lifting, and Nixon, had refused to pub- she’s asked to make us believe that licly acknowledge the futility of Graham transitioned from socialite the Vietnam War — even as they to sword-bearer in just a few days. committed ever more troops to the Nonetheless, journalists will bloodbath. spend many years basking in the Unwilling to stomach that any reflected glory of “The Post.” longer, Daniel Ellsberg leaked the One reason for this is Spielberg’s papers, first to the Times and then accomplishment in capturing the to the Post. quotidian minutia and occasional Ellsberg was a former Marine exhilarations of old-time newpawho had access to the Papers pering. through his job at the RAND CorHe shows us harried reporters poration. He risked life in prison to tapping out stories on manual typereveal what he called “evidence of writers. Copy editors marking up lying, by four presidents and their these rough drafts of history in red administrations over 23 years, to pen. The edited hard copy being conceal plans and actions of mass shoved into a pneumatic tube (what murder.” if it gets stuck there?) on its way Indeed, over 57,000 Ameri- to Linotype operators who set the cans and an estimated 3 million stories. Vietnamese died during the years Then we see the pressmen who when the American war machine run the gigantic machinery that disdescended into the Big Muddy and gorges the day’s edition (literally was ultimately forced to leave in hot off the presses), and finally the defeat. circulation crew who toss bundled In “The Post,” Spielberg assem- papers from fast-moving trucks bles a strong ensemble cast to tell onto dawn-lit city streets. the story of the Pentagon Papers. It was all enough to bring a tear Much of the praise, and the in- to this old journalist’s eye. evitable Oscar nod, has been for Among the other journalists who
Between The Lines
have been deeply touched by the film was a Washington Post veteran I recently met on a trip. This gentleman had worked for many years with Bradlee, the Post’s legendary editor (played in the movie by Tom Hanks). We both preferred Jason Robards’s portrayal of Bradlee in “All the President’s Men.” But what struck me most from our conversation was how much this longtime Post reporter loved Bradlee and all the years of working under his inspiring leadership. Every reporter who’s ever sat in a newsroom wishes she’d had someone as fearsomely charming as Bradlee to be her editor. (The reality, it must be said, inevitably fell short.) Among the overlooked heroes of “The Post” is the U.S. Supreme Court. After the Washington Post courageously published more of the Papers when the Times was temporarily blocked from doing so, the high court almost immediately heard the newspapers’ appeal. The papers contended they should be free to continue reporting the damning contents of the Pentagon Papers. The Supreme Court, on First Amendment grounds striking down prior restraint by the government, allowed the newspapers to proceed — thereby establishing a powerful precedent that limited the government’s power over the media and reinforced the public’s right to know. Would today’s New York Times and Washington Post push so hard to protect the First Amendment against presidential attempts to stop leaks of top-secret documents, when publishing is demonstrably in the public interest? I believe the Times and Post would again take their case to the top. But would today’s Supreme Court be as courageous as its 1971 predecessor? In an age when the president of the United States attacks truth-telling media as “fake news” and “the enemy of the people,” we may soon find out. Gregory Dennis was a founding editor of the Valley Voice. His column appears here every other Thursday and is archived on his blog at www.gregdennis.com. Email: GregDennisvt@yahoo.com. Twitter: @GreenGregdennis.
Letter (Continued from Page 4A) versal access issues. The latter option would pass resoundingly. One thing is certain: Bond Three will either pass or fail. Hopefully 60 percent or more of the voters will turn out. Also, up or down, hopefully the community will be actively empowered in moving the passed Bond Three forward or in imagining and manifesting a very different Bond Four. I remain convinced that a much smaller bond now is the best way to support Mount Abe and our whole Five-Town Community. I honor and am grateful for all of the hard work that has gone into the third bond. But in my heart-of-hearts I feel it falls far short of what we could do. Some suggest that the best route forward is to pass the $29.5, get on the design committee and help move forward that way. Some argue we must do this to keep Mt. Abe in good graces with the higher authorities. I do not share either of these views. I do not share the view that we need to pour money into Mt. Abe to attract new people to our community to help carry the debt.
Ways (Continued from Page 4A) of color. This is not government by the people or for the people. This is what Plutocracy looks like. We’re kind of in a big mess, Dad. I’m scared about the future and I worry a lot. I feel nostalgic for your optimistic outlook on our nation and our government. This is a cynical time. It feels a little naïve to believe that Good People will restore the heart of Democracy and take back control in the end. I try to believe that can happen, but I am not convinced. Meanwhile, I feel grateful that you don’t have to witness the undoing of America. Rest in peace, Dad. Happy birthday. Abi Sessions is a retired educator who lives in Cornwall with her husband, Bill. If you wish to join others in Addison County with an interest in creating a welcoming community, please email Abi at abi.sessions@ gmail.com.
I do not share the view that raising property values is the ticket to improving our public education. I do not share the view that a public engagement process that is controlled from within the box can adequately serve that large part of the community that is outside the box. I do not think that the architects have or are serving us well. I do not think that wrapping a road around Mt. Abe is a way to security. I cannot imagine building a $5 million gym — or a $2 million gym — in the spot that has been chosen.
Civilization’s dysfunctions Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of essays about political liberalism and conservatism and the two-party system.
European states and of the social would be well, as well as it is among and psychological effects of their all other animals in the wild. institutions and practices on the The loss of innocence is the individual. For him, our inevitable consequence native freedom is not just of becoming civilized. a right that we sometimes Only the savage is noble; By Victor Nuovo savagery, cruelty, and Rousseau’s “On the Social claim, but the deepest of all other social ills, are Contract” begins with this famous human feelings. If he’s correct, and I the ignoble inventions declaration: “Man is born free, and is believe he is, you can of civilized men, who everywhere in chains.” ruthlessly practice them The opening clause of this discover it in yourself. while artfully concealing declaration expresses a fundamental Ask yourself, what does their corrupt motives, principle of modern liberalism: every it feel like to be free? even to themselves, so human being is, by nature, free. Yet, And how is this feeling that they are also victims Rousseau observes, notwithstanding affected in your everyday by their own corruption. this native freedom every human being affairs, and the roles that “Skepticism” is doubt has become enslaved, and the cause of you play at home, in school, in the workplace, that knowledge, in this this enslavement is civilization. Liberalism vs case moral knowledge, Rousseau then set about to explain and when negotiating the Conservatism is attainable. This how this paradoxical state of affairs social and public media? seems paradoxical, for could legitimately come about. His When do you feel most An essay by Rousseau’s writings are explanation requires an explanation free? How often do you Victor Nuovo full of information about because in much of his writing he feel that violated, or Middlebury College morality. What bothered implies that a satisfactory explanation threatened? Can these him was that this sort of isn’t likely, if indeed it is possible at violations or threats be professor emeritus knowledge is unable to all, for a profound moral pessimism rectified? If so, how? If of philosophy make us good. and moral skepticism pervades all of not, why not? Rousseau labored over R o u s s e a u ’ s his writings. Before proceeding, there is need to such questions. “Man is born free, and declaration was neither a passionate is everywhere in chains” is his answer. outburst nor an idle comment. His clarify some terms. “Moral pessimism” two earliest works are devoted to First, Rousseau is the conviction that this theme. In his “Discourse on the was not using the human beings can Sciences and the Arts” he contends term “slavery” and its Liberals tend do no genuine good; that the arts and sciences are rooted synonyms literally, but to be optimists. that any good deed in human corruption and become figuratively. He worried They believe is never pure, always instruments of corruption. “The that civilization and its that civilization tainted with hypocrisy sciences and the arts owe their birth institutions: industry, promotes moral or self-interest, or to our vices,” he writes. “Astronomy commerce, wealth, worse. Rousseau did was born from superstition; eloquence education, leisure, and material the natural and social progress, which not suppose that this from ambition, hatred, flattery, lying; sciences, medicine, the in turn promotes inevitable corruption of geometry from avarice; physics the moral life was due from vain curiosity; and even moral cultivation of manners, freedom and to some original sin. He philosophy, from human pride.” leisure, and civil equality. believed that mankind So much for the liberal arts and government curtail the is by nature good, and science, and for liberal education! freedom that is every In another work, “Discourse on the individual’s birthright. He was not that if human animals were left to considering these things abstractly, themselves in their rustic simplicity Origin and Foundations of Inequality” to gather food, cohabit, procreate, among men, Rousseau argues that but as they are practiced. He was a keen observer of modern nurture their offspring and die, all (See Nuovo, Page 7A)
Raymond (Continued from Page 4A) When she told me that some people dread getting their teeth cleaned, I wanted to know who these people were. After a thorough scientific survey — I asked my Facebook friends — I found that most people dislike the twice-yearly dentist trip but love how it makes their teeth feel. A rare few, like me, find it somewhat relaxing. And a small but passionate number — scarred by past dental trauma — live in near-
hysterical terror of their hygienist’s disapproval and (real or perceived) borderline-sadistic detail work. The ideal hygienist, I have concluded, (a) doesn’t criticize your oral hygiene habits in a manner that makes you want to go home and whip yourself with unwaxed floss to atone for your tartar buildup, and (b) recognizes that a dental cleaning requires a lighter touch than scraping barnacles off a hull. Maybe I enjoy my cleanings
because I’ve always had kind, nonjudgmental, careful hygienists who do the job without hurting me or insinuating that my receding gum line diminishes my worth as a human being. One day, I fear, the precarious situation in my aging mouth is going to result in catastrophe, wherein I bite into a sandwich and all of my molars shatter simultaneously. But until then, every six months, I’m all smiles.
I could go on, but won’t. The point is that once we vote Yes to $29.5 million, we will be locked into what has been called a “50-year vision” and 30 years of debt that are not likely to match the educational, intellectual, economic, ecological, and recreational needs of our remarkable community or provide the educational experience that will serve all Mt. Abe students well in the exciting, yet uncertain future that faces them. David Brynn Bristol
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ADDISON COUNTY
Obituaries
‘Lodi’ Frank, 86, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — “Lodi” Frank, as she was affectionately known, died peacefully on January 11th, 2018, with family by her side and in spirit, while living at The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury, Vermont. Lodi was born in Rochester, N.Y., but lived in numerous places on both the East and West coasts of the country while growing up. She and her beloved husband Don met and fell in love while they were attending nursing and medical school, respectively, at the University of Rochester. They were married in 1955. They began married life in Vermont, where Lodi worked as a travelling Registered Nurse in Chittenden County. In 1959 they moved back to Rochester, N.Y., where Don set up his pediatric practice and they raised their family. Lodi loved and nurtured her extended family, friends and church ALVERTA L. PERKINS community. She was resilient, optimistic, compassionate, had a sense of humor and was a wonderful listener. Calais, Vt. In lieu of flowers, the family Her commitment to addressing social requests that donations be made in Alverta’s name to Steps to End Domestic Violence (formerly Women Helping Battered Women) or to any chapter of the Humane Society of Vermont.◊
and environmental justice issues remained strong throughout her life. Lodi’s awe of the natural world, appreciation for the simple things in life, enjoyment of music, art, reading, birding, sailing, canoeing, camping, travelling, sense of adventure and deep love and commitment to family were all shared with the love of her life for 52 years. Lodi leaves behind a legacy of living authentically with conviction and for working for positive change in the world. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, kind heart and genuine wisdom. We are grateful for the wonderful care Lodi received at the Residence at Otter Creek and from Addison County Home Health & Hospice. We send heartfelt thanks to all the amazing hospice volunteers who truly enriched Lodi’s quality of life. Margaret Lois Frank is survived by her three children; Elizabeth Frank, David Frank and Jeanne (John) Dewey, as well as four grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, her sister, Liz Miley (George), extended family
BRANDON — Robert Allen “Shep” Shepard, 79, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Bob was born in Burlington on Nov. 13, 1938. He was the son of Spencer and Ruby (Parker) Shepard. He grew up in Brandon, where he received his early education and graduated from Brandon High School, class of 1958. Following graduation Bob began his working career with Racine Tower Company. He served in the United States Army from 1961 until his honorable discharge in 1963. He returned home and resumed work at Racine Tower. He then worked for Pike joining a construction crew in the building of Interstate 87 in Chestertown, N.Y. He returned home and began working at Blue Seal Feeds in Brandon. He began his career at Blue Seal as a truck driver and eventually ran the pellet mill. He retired in 2004 following 36 years of service. He was a member of the Brandon American Legion Post #55. He loved animals, riding his motorcycle and boating on nearby lakes. He was a member of the Neshobe Golf Club. He was
a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan and a fan of the New England Patriots. One of his favorite places was “the farm” down on Old Brandon, where he enjoyed property management and peaceful times. He is survived by his wife; Marjorie (LaPorte) Shepard of Brandon, whom he married at St. Monica’s in Forestdale on Feb. 27, 1965; three daughters, Suzanne M. Shepard of Williston, Theresa L. Wells of Queensbury, N.Y. and Vicki L. Shepard of Brandon; and his grandchildren, Jacob Wells and Shelby Wells of Queensbury, N.Y. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents; two brothers, Harold and Eugene Shepard; and four sisters and their spouses, Helen (Clifton) Newton, Beverly (Herbert) Fisher, Shirley (Allen) Denton, and Charlotte (Reginald) Johnson. A memorial Service “In Celebration Of His Life” will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at 3 p.m. at the Brandon United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ken Bevan, pastor, will officiate. Following the ceremony, the family will receive friends in the church hall
Alverta Perkins, 93, Shelburne SHELBURNE — Alverta L. Perkins, 93, died in Burlington on Jan. 19, 2018, after a short illness. She was born June 12, 1924, in South Bend, Ind., to Lynn and Irene Hagenbush Leighty. In 1945 Alverta graduated from Epworth Hospital Nursing School in South Bend as a registered nurse. She married Bradford Marr Perkins in 1946 and moved to Montpelier, Vt. She lived in Vermont for the rest of her life except for a few years spent in Manchester, N.H. Bradford predeceased her in 2001. After raising her three children, she attended and graduated from the University of Vermont in 1976 with a degree in Professional Nursing. She was employed at various times at Mary Fletcher Hospital (now the UVM Medical Center), the Burlington Community Health Center, Birchwood Nursing Home, VPSRO, and as a reviewer for Vermont Medicaid. Alverta worked with Women Helping Battered Women and the Rape Crisis Center during the ‘70’s and ‘80s. She was a longtime activist for women’s rights and gay and
lesbian rights. She received one of the first Susan B. Anthony awards from the YWCA. At age 75, Alverta began competing in the Senior Games in track and field, training at the UVM indoor track. She threw the javelin and shot put, and loved the long jump. A high point for her was competing in the 2005 Senior Olympics at age 81. Alverta is survived by her three children: Doug Perkins and wife Chree of Leicester, Vt., Lynne Pirkkanen and husband Perry of Salisbury, Vt., and Steve Perkins and wife Mary of East Calais, Vt. She also is survived by her six grandchildren: Tasi Perkins, Alex Perkins and wife Katy, Jake Pirkkanen, Erin Pirkkanen, Lauren Williams and husband Justin, and Lindsey Perkins. She also is survived by her two great grandchildren: Devin Perkins and Grayson Williams. A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Burlington Friends Meeting, 173 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT. A celebration of her life will follow. In the spring she will be buried next to her husband in East
His wife Eileen (McCauley) Williams, son Keith Williams, daughter Meghan Mangayna and her husband Matthew, brothers Phillip Williams and Douglas Williams, sisters Donnalee Many and Jerilyn LaDuc, and several grandchildren survive him. His sister Claudene Slack predeceased him. A funeral mass with full military honors will be held Feb. 13, at Holy Family Church in Bowie, Md.◊
members and friends. She will be greatly missed. Donations in Lodi’s honor may be made to Hospice Volunteer Services, PO Box 772, Middlebury, VT 05753. ◊
Robert Shepard, 79, Brandon
Michael Williams, 72, formerly of Cornwall BOWIE, Md. — Michael C. Williams, 72, formerly of Cornwall, passed away Jan. 21, 2018 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Md. He was born Aug. 10, 1946, in Middlebury, the son of Everett and Pauline Williams. A 1964 MUHS graduate, Michael served two deployments in Viet Nam as a U.S. Army helicopter crew chief. He received two Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Soldier’s Medal and the Purple Heart.
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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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Addison Independent, Thursday, February 1, 2018 — PAGE 7A
Town takes on climate change How can the greater Middlebury team members. After considering area become an even better place dozens of great ideas, the initiative to visit, to live, to raise families, to is now focused on four priorities. grow businesses, and to grow old? One team has gathered with utiliWhat strategies can we deploy to ty and other expert partners to think make our region more affordable, about how to help residents and resilient, inclusive, and vibrant, businesses save money and increase even in the face of clihealth and comfort mate changes and disthrough energy effiruptions? ciency, fuel switching, At the core of the and renewable energy Greater Middlebury opportunities. They Climate Economy are looking to begin This week’s Initiative is the belief Community Forum with a pilot program that the vitality of our is by Middlebury aiming to radically incommunities and our resident Steve Maier, crease participation in response to climate Chair of the Greater these activities in one change are intrinsi- Middlebury Climate or two neighborhoods. cally linked. As na- Economy Initiative. Another group is tions and communities developing strategies around the globe marto make it easier to shal historic financial resources to get around town and connect to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, other communities. While Addison those places that are pioneers in de- County already has a high-qualiveloping entrepreneurial approach- ty rural transit provider in ACTR, es to this challenge are going to members of this team are working thrive. I invite you to join conver- to make it even easier to take the sations underway in our community bus for in-town trips and to be sure as we chart a path toward becoming we develop a great multi-modal one of those places of innovation transportation hub in our downand leadership. town. They also are considering A group in the Middlebury area how to improve walking and biking has engaged with the Vermont opportunities in town and how to Council on Rural Development facilitate more ridesharing. to participate in the new Climate Agriculture and food producEconomy Model Communities Pro- tion is part of our region’s ecogram. Through September, October nomic base and future vitality. A and November over 150 residents third task force wants to recognize participated in the “Greater Middle- and support those area farmers bury Climate Economy Initiative” that are successfully employing process with support and advice practices that sequester carbon, from a team of 36 visiting resource reduce environmental impacts,
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and improve results. Finally, a fourth task force is considering how we support and help coordinate all of this important work on an ongoing basis. Are there existing organizations we can partner with or is there a need to build something new that supports our communities and active citizens as we take on these and more action ideas? Over 70 local citizens have stepped forward to serve on these task forces and each task force has a chair or co-chair. We are in the process of developing a common vision for the initiative to unify efforts of the task forces moving forward. Engaging youth has also been identified as a critical component of this process and a concerted effort will be made to engage younger members of the community in all aspects of the Climate Economy Initiative as it moves ahead. As our work continues, my invitation to you is to get involved. We have created a website — middclimateeconomy.org — that will provide regular updates with details on the progress of each task force. Get in touch with me — sbmaier55@ gmail.com or 802-238-6699 — if you want to join any of these conversations or have any suggestions or feedback to share. Our success is built upon local involvement and leadership. While we are off to a great start, our forward momentum will depend on our ability to attract a growing group of people to the table.
Letters to the Editor ANWSD lauded for proposed energy efficiency repairs I applaud the Addison Northwest School District (ANWSD) for its bold proposal that addresses energy efficiency, fire safety, and security issues at all four district schools (“ANWSD voters face bond to fix schools,” 1/22/2018). It is exciting that proposed energy improvements along with revenue from a solar array on the VUHS roof will pay for themselves and not cost the taxpayers anything. All four schools will benefit from energy upgrades including heating and ventilation, better insulation,
high-efficiency boilers, heat pumps, and more. With this proposal, ANWSD can be a model for the two other school districts in our county. Now that all three have become consolidated districts, it is time for educational leaders to consider energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy for all of their schools. I hope the School Boards and Administrators in the ACSD and the ANESD are paying attention. If this bond issue passes in Vergennes, and I hope it will, the AN-
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WSD can help its sister districts with similar plans. Not only is this a good financial decision, but it also will be a great learning tool for students learning about climate change as well as being a win for our climate. I encourage anyone who agrees with me on the need for our schools to do more to address climate change to please get in touch with your school board members and your Superintendent of Schools. Fran Putnam Weybridge
Nuovo (Continued from Page 5A) promotes freedom and equality. social and economic inequality are But neither is this a conservative the unnatural products of civilization idea. Conservatives believe in an anor politicization — these terms would cient constitution, in an original jushave been synonymous for him. tice that sanctions class differences He does not deny that there are and inherited privilege, and their dealso natural inequalities, but these are sire is that it be restored. Rousseau did mere differences. For not hold this opinion. He example, differences Conservatives was sure that the only of age, size, strength way for us is to go forof body, mental believe in ward. He was an ambivdisposition and various an ancient alent liberal, which may talents. They may be constitution, be the only honest way accommodated without in an original to be liberal. violating anyone’s justice that Perhaps the greatest native freedom. His lesson we learn from sanctions class reading concern is about riches, Rousseau’s honors, social privilege, differences “Discourse on social classes and the and inherited Inequality” is that civipower residing in them. privilege, and lization is an altogether These are all unnatural their desire artificial system of inproducts of civilization, is that it be stitutions and practices, and instruments of randomly fashioned by restored. inequality. human beings, more This deep pessimism often by opportunists is not a liberal idea. Liberals tend than by leaders with noble ambitions. to be optimists. They believe that Furthermore, that our senses of civicivilization promotes moral and lization’s value are equally artificial material progress, which in turn sentiments. They are expressions of
self-congratulation and flattery, seasoned with denial, cruel delusions that conceal the real effects of civilization: commerce, poverty, war, the capitalization and consequential deformation of the arts and sciences — and, even worse, of popular culture, elitism, the production of useless things and the abuse of human life to achieve it, addiction, manifold diseases, “the whips and scorns of time, the oppressor’s wrong, the proud man’s contumely, the pangs of disprized love, the law’s delay, the insolence of office” and such similar agonies and cruelties. All this he contrasts with the enviable life of a noble savage, whose existence is a mere hypothesis, for he honestly admits that human nature in its original state is unknowable and unattainable. If we cannot return to a state of nature, Rousseau concludes, we must make our peace with civilization, using whatever wisdom is available to us to fashion a constitution that causes the least harm and, perhaps, some good. He attempted this in “The Social Contract.”
By the way (Continued from Page 1A) they offered to give a 15 percent stake in the company in exchange for $600,000 in capital, investor Robert Herjavec offered that amount of cash for a 30 percent stake. Smith and Salmon, who are cousins, turned down the offer feeling the value of the company was higher and that they had other financing options at their disposal. Good luck! Congratulations to Maisie Newbury, a Middlebury Union High School junior, a finalist in U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ eighth annual State of the Union essay contest. The contest gives Vermont high school students an opportunity to describe which issues they would prioritize if they were president. This year, 585 students from 47 Vermont high schools submitted word essays — more schools than any prior year. Kathleen Hubbard of Addison County Home Health and Hospice passed on her effusive thanks to the Middlebury Lions for the buckets of sand that were put together
by the club and given to ACHHH for distribution to its clients. They were appreciated by not only the clients and their families but by the workers who have to get into and out of these homes. The Vermont Natural Resources Council is seeking applications for its 2018 Small Grants for Smart Growth Program. The program provides seed money for community-based, local initiatives related to smart growth, including advocacy for better land use through municipal planning, regulations, or advocacy in the permit process and initiatives in transportation; housing; conservation, including agriculture, forestry, and historic preservation; downtown and/or village center development or revitalization. Grants are expected run from $500$1,500 per project. Municipalities, municipal committees, nonprofit organizations, and citizens groups working with a nonprofit are encouraged to apply. Get details online at vnrc.org/smallgrantssmartgrowth18. The Disabled American Veterans transportation service needs
volunteer drivers. This unpaid position helps provide free, 200-mile round-trip rides from the Middlebury and Vergennes area to the Veterans Administration Medical Center in White River Junction. Anyone 21 and older with a valid driver’s license can volunteer; schedules are flexible. Get in touch with coordinator Nana Washburn at 802-453-2941 or call Hospital Service Coordinator Jeff Snow at the VA Medical Center toll-free at 1-866-687-8387 (OUR-VETS), ext. 5394. Waterfowl hunters who did not remove their hunting blinds from the waters of the state earlier must do so on or before Feb. 15 on Lake Champlain and on or before May 15 on inland waters, according to a reminder from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. State law requires removal of the blinds before these deadlines in order to protect natural areas and to prevent boating accidents after the ice melts. A state official said wardens have recorded names and addresses of blind owners and will follow up with inspections.
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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.
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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. Military Whist in Lincoln. Friday, Feb. 2, 6:45 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. The kick‑off 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.
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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 wwwred‑ head@yahoo.com or 609.751.7633 for addi‑ tional 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 dona‑ tions 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 dona‑ tions 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. 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 802‑522‑0979 by Jan. 28 to enter. A Lincoln Preschool event. The preschool will then serve up All‑you‑can‑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. King Pede card party in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Town Hall and Community Center, 3279 Route 7. The social‑ izing begins at 6:30 with a sandwich supper and then on to an evening of fun and card games. All are welcome.
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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. Lego Building in Lincoln. Sunday, Feb. 4, 1‑5 p.m., TBD. The final event of Hill County Holiday Weekend. Always fun and creative Lego Building activity. Free. Cooie De Francesco in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Enjoy Cooie’s clear and vibrant vocal stylings whether she’s singing traditional tunes, popular songs, or originals. Free, open to the public, and accessible to those with disabili‑ ties. Part of The Residence’s Sunday Music series. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802‑388‑1220 or pryan@residenceottercreek.com. “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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CCV Open House in Middlebury. Monday, Feb. 5, noon‑2 p.m., Community College of Vermont, 10 Merchants Row. Come tour the newly reno‑ vated CCV space and talk to CCV President Joyce Judy and students, staff and faculty. Refreshments served. Free and open to the public.
What’s in a brain?
JOIN MICHAEL DURST, assistant professor of physics at Middlebury College, as he discusses “The Physics of Peering Into Our Brains and Hearts” on Sunday, Feb. 4, at 4 p.m., at the Brandon Inn, 20 Park St.
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TUESDAY
Artist Opening Reception in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 3 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Join in and welcome artist students from the Middlebury Studio School, whose pastel drawings will be on exhibit in the Main Dining Room through February. Free, open to the public and accessible to those with disabili‑ ties. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802‑388‑1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com. 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 exer‑ cises. Class size is limited. Register through Ilsley Library 802‑388‑4095. More info contact Jerry at 802‑453‑3804 or 802‑598‑1830. Free for those 50 and over. Tuesday and Thursdays through April 24. Red Cedar School information night in Bristol. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 6:30‑8 p.m., Red Cedar School, 246 Hardscrabble Rd. Tour the school and meet with staff and parents. There will be a presentation about the school at 7 p.m. More info at redcedarschool.org.
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WEDNESDAY
“Girl Rising: Changing the World One Girl at a Time” presentation in Bristol. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 10‑11 a.m., 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 exam‑ ines global barriers to girls’ education.
Feb
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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.
Feb
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FRIDAY
Bill McKibben speaks in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 9, 3 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. In “What Do We Do Now? The climate fight in context,” McKibben will discuss how we make sense of where politics, science, and policy are taking the environmental issues at the moment. Free, open to the public and accessible to those with disabilities. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802‑388‑1220, or pryan@residen‑ ceottercreek.com. All‑you‑can‑eat spaghetti dinner in Weybridge. Friday, Feb. 9, 5‑8 p.m., Weybridge Elementary School, Quaker Village Rd. Menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, green salad, garlic bread, homemade desserts and beverage. Proceeds go to the Weybridge Volunteer Fire Department. Tickets adults $10/children 6‑12 $5/under 6 free, available at the Town Clerk’s office or at the door.
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SATURDAY
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, intersec‑ tion of Weybridge St. and Pulp Mill Bridge Rd. Help Otter Creek Audubon and the Middlebury Area Land Trust to survey birds and other wild‑ life 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. Cottontail hunting seminar in Addison. Saturday, Feb. 10, 9 a.m.‑3 p.m., Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area, Route 17. A
workshop about hunting eastern cottontail rabbits with beagles followed by a hunt on the grounds of Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area. Free. Space is limited. More info contact John Pellegrini at 802‑793‑1894. 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. Winter Tracking with Josh Hardt in Orwell. Saturday Feb. 10, 10 a.m. Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St. Learn what questions to ask to deci‑ pher your next trail, plus tips and tricks to take your tracking to the next level. Free. This work‑ shop is part of the Shoreham Orwell Libraries 2018 Keynote Speaker Series. 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 accompany‑ ing 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. Chocolate delight night in New Haven. Saturday, Feb. 10, 7‑9 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard, 142 River Rd. Enjoy food and wine and help support the New Haven Community Library. Many fabu‑ lous chocolate desserts to choose from. $10/ person. Lincoln Peak wines may be purchased by the glass.
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St. Peter’s Parish breakfast in Vergennes. Sunday, Feb. 11, 8‑10 a.m. St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 85 South Maple St. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Mark your calendars for a delicious breakfast of eggs, omelets (to order), hot cakes, French toast, sausage, bacon and more. Bring family and friends. Adults $8.50/Seniors over 60 $7.50/kids 6‑12 $6/ children under 6 free/immediate families of five or more $28. More info at 802‑877‑2367. Moose Crossing in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Come delight in the sounds of Moose Crossing, the go‑to group for the jazz aficionado looking for classics. From Duke Ellington and Frank Sinatra, to Miles Davis and John Coltrane, as well as some hard driving funk tunes from Josef Zawinul to Herbie Hancock, performance includes some original jazz music too. Free, open to the public and accessible to those with disabili‑ ties. Part of The Residence’s Sunday Music series. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802‑388‑1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com. Baseball Bingo Extravaganza in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m.‑3 p.m. American Legion Post 27, Boardman St. Come out for an after‑ noon of fun and help support Tiger baseball. Doors open at 11 a.m. Quickies start at 12:15 p.m. Regular games at 1 p.m. There also will be an auction, pulltab tickets, basket raffles, and concessions. All proceeds benefit Friends of Middlebury Baseball and the new Bullpen/Batting Cage. “Quilters, the Musical” in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Ct. A tender, moving play about a pioneer woman and her daughters that portrays the lot of women on the prairie through music, dance and drama. Free will donation.
Feb
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TUESDAY
Shrove Tuesday pancake supper in Shoreham. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 5‑7 p.m., Shoreham Congregational Church, 28 School Rd. Come celebrate, prepare for Lent and feast on good food. Enjoy pancakes or French toast with maple syrup, sausages, latkes with applesauce or sour cream, and beverages. Tickets $8 adults/$4 children/$20 for a family. Open to all. Shepard’s Pie community dinner in New Haven. Tuesday February 13, 6:30 p.m., New Haven Congregational Church, Town Hill Rd. Come and enjoy vegetarian or beef Shepard’s Pie, salads, brownies and beverage. More info contact Donna at 802‑877‑2712.
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“David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts” on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. In‑depth and intimate interviews with Britain’s most popular artist during his hugely success‑ ful shows at the Royal Academy of Arts in 2012 and 2016. Part of THT’s Great Art Wednesdays series. Tickets: adults $13/students $8 avail‑ able at 802‑382‑9222, townhalltheater.org, at the box office Monday‑Saturday noon‑5 p.m., or at the door. MALT benefit bake in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 5‑9 p.m., American Flatbread, 137 Maple St (Marbleworks). American Flatbread hosts a benefit for Middlebury Area Land Trust (MALT). For each flatbread purchased, a portion of the proceeds goes to MALT and their mission of working with our community to conserve natural and productive landscapes and to enhance scenic, recreational, and educational opportunities. Book club meeting in Bridport. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m., Bridport Highway Department Conference Room, Crown Point Road at Short St. “ Every Man Dies Alone” by Hans Fallada is the selected book. All interested readers welcome. More info at 802‑758‑2858. “13th” screening and discussion in Lincoln. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 7‑9 p.m., Lincoln Library, West River Rd. Come see the film by Ava DuVernay that chronicles the progression from the second qualifying clause of the 13th Amendment to the horrors of mass criminaliza‑ tion and the sprawling American prison indus‑ try. With a potent mixture of archival footage and testimony from a dazzling array of activ‑ ists, politicians, historians, and formerly incar‑ cerated women and men. More info at bridg‑ esoflincoln@gmail.com.
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THURSDAY
School Maker Faire in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 15, 4‑7 p.m., Hannaford Career Center, 51 Charles Ave. A kick‑off event in support of creating a maker space in Middlebury. Coinciding with the Career Center open house, this event will provide opportunity to showcase local maker‑ ism, create connections in the local maker web and gauge interest in having the resources of the Career Center available to the community after school. More info contact thexfactoryvt@ gmail.com. Hannaford Career Center open house in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb/ 15, 4‑7 p.m., Main Campus, 51 Charles Ave. and North Campus, 372 Mainelli Rd. Come see what programs the Hannaford Career Center has to offer, browse the Maker Faire, and enjoy refreshments, prizes and more. More info at 802‑382‑1012. “A Walk in their Shoes: Dementia Simulation” in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 15, 4‑5 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Allow Certified Dementia Practitioners to take you through an experience to better create a positive environment for those with demen‑ tia. We will guide you through the challenges of compromised vision, hearing and dexterity, which all affect cognition. Free, open to the public and accessible to those with disabilities. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802‑388‑1220, or pryan@ residenceottercreek.com. “Jewels of Ecuador” lecture in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 15, 7‑8 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Otter Creek Audubon’s Cabin Fever lecture series welcomes Hank Kaestner and his brother, Peter, who will review highlights of a bird‑viewing trip to Ecuador taken last April, where they saw almost 400 species of birds, including 45 different hummingbirds. Free.
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Josh and Rose Tabor: Old Hymns and Fiddle Tunes in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 16, 3 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Enjoy an after‑ noon of delightful and familiar music when Josh and Rose Tabor perform on guitar and fiddle. Free, open to the public and accessible to those with disabilities. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802‑388‑1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek. com. “Restoring The Balance: Environmental Personhood and the Rights of Nature” in Middlebury. Friday Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m., Unity Hall, the Congregational Church of Middlebury, 30 North Pleasant St. Explore two potentially transformative concepts: the personhood of the natural world, and the development of legal rights for nature. Explore how millennia‑old beliefs of Native Americans could transform the consciousness of 21st century people and affect environmental law and policy. Free and open to all. Light refreshments provided. More info contact Marc Lapin 802‑443‑3239,
Thirty-year collaboration
ACOUSTIC BLUEGRASS AND Jazz trio Masefield Perkins Bolles celebrates 30 years of collaboration in an evening of hot acoustic jazz and bluegrass on Saturday, Feb. 10, at Hatch 31, 31 Main St., Bristol.
lapin@middlebury.edu or Carolyn Schmidt 802‑623‑8075, cschmidt@ecologia.org. The Grace Kelly Quartet in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Experience saxophonist, singer, and composer Kelly, who plays with the heart and passion of an old soul yet with the genre‑bending zest and energy of a 25‑year‑old. Tickets $28 adults/$22 Middlebury College faculty, staff, emeriti, and alumni/$10 youth 18 and under/$6 for Middlebury College students. Available at 802‑443‑MIDD (6433) or middlebury.edu/arts/tickets.
Feb
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SATURDAY
Green Mountain Club Mt. Philo hike in Charlotte. Saturday, Feb. 17. An easy/moderate two‑mile hike with an elevation gain of 636 feet and breathtaking views of the Lake Champlain Valley and New York’s Adirondack Mountains. Wear appropri‑ ate clothing for hiking and bring water, a snack and hiking poles, if used. For more information contact Ralph Burt at 802‑355‑4415. For more activities visit gmcbreadloaf.org. Winter wildlife tracking workshop in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m.‑3 p.m., meet at MALT office, 63 Maple Street, Suite 3B. Join MALT and wildlife tracker Sophie Mazowita for a day‑long exploration of the winter woods through the eyes of deer, coyote, otter, fisher, foxes, and other winter residents. We’ll examine tracks in the snow, feeding and foraging sign, territorial mark‑ ing, and more as we read the stories of our wild neighbors. Cost: $35 MALT members; $45 non‑members. More info at tinyurl.com/ ya3p27qu. “L’Elisir d’Amore” live stream in HD in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 17, 1 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The MET’s production of Donizetti’s comedy. A free talk about the opera will be given in the studio on the lower level before the broadcast at 12:15 p.m. Tickets: adults $24/$10 students, and are available at 802‑382‑9222, townhalltheater. org, at the box office Monday‑Saturday noon‑5 p.m., or at the door. King Pede card party in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Feb 17, 6:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Town Hall and Community Center, 3279 Route 7. The social‑ izing begins at 6:30 with a sandwich supper and then on to an evening of fun and card games. All are welcome. Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” in Brandon. Saturday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Come hear Barn Opera’s debut performance. Vermont‑based opera professionals will stage this tragically romantic work as a benefit for the Compass Music and Arts Foundation. Invitations sent to anyone making a donation of $50 or more to the Foundation. More info at barnopera@ brandon‑music.net or at 802‑247‑4295. 3 Ravens in concert in Bristol. Saturday, Feb. 17, 8 p.m., The Walkover Gallery and Concert Room, 15 Main St. The next installment of Walkover’s Cabin Fever Series. Tickets $15 in advance and $20 day of the show. For reser‑ vations or more info call 802‑453‑3188, ex2.
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Green Mountain Club Young Adventurers Silver Lake hike in Goshen. Sunday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. The Young Adventurers Club is geared towards adventurers 4‑8 but all are welcomed. Outings are tailored to individual participants. More info contact YAC Leader Lauren Bierman at 802‑349‑7498 or laurenbierman1218@gmail. com. For more activities visit gmcbreadloaf.org. “I Am Evidence” on screen in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The MNFF Winter Screening Series present this documentary directed by Trish Adlesic and produced by Mariska Hargitay. Watch the trailers, read more about the films and buy tickets at middfilmfest.org. A series pass, covering admission to all six films, is available for $60. Individual tickets to the films are $12. Also available on the THT website, at the THT box office or day of show. Bob Recupero and Michael Corn in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Michael and Bob play a wide range of tunes including jazz from the 1930s & 40s, some standards and some fun sing‑a‑longs. Maybe a cowboy song or two. Free, open to the public and accessible to those with disabilities. Part of The Residence’s Sunday Music series. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802‑388‑1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.
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“The Far Traveler, Voyages of a Viking Woman” presentation in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 3:30 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Join author Nancy Marie Brown for this lecture on Gudrid the Far‑Traveler, sister‑in‑law of the explorer Leif Eriksson, who tried to set up a colony on the shores of the Gulf of St. Lawrence around the year 1000. Free, open to the public and accessible to those with disabilities. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802‑388‑1220, or pryan@resi‑ denceottercreek.com. The Dirt on Backyard Composting talk in Orwell. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m., Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St. A workshop from Addison County Solid Waste to cover the basics of backyard composting, including information on why food scraps should be diverted from the landfill, what compost is, how to set up and manage a pile, uses for finished compost, and troubleshooting tips. Free.
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 Cooie De Francesco in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek. 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. Moose Crossing in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek. Josh and Rose Tabor in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 16, 3 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek. The Grace Kelly Quartet in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. 3 Ravens in Bristol. Saturday, Feb. 17, 8 p.m., The Walkover Gallery and Concert Room. Bob Recupero and Michael Corn in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.
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A SEMINAR ON cottontail rabbit hunting with beagles will take place on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area, on Route 17 in Addison. The workshop will be followed by a hunt on the grounds of the management area.
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Addy Indy Valentine’s Day Contest | 2018
We want to hear your stories of date nights that didn’t exactly go as planned… maybe you discovered a giant piece of kale lodged between your front teeth half way through dinner, or you forgot to fill up your tank and ran out of gas while driving your date home. Whatever the story, we’ll help you laugh it off in our pages and give you a chance to redeem yourself on your next night out. We’ll choose 10 of our favorite blooper stories and invite our readers and fans to vote on 3 to win incredible date night packages donated by local partners:
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Share a special dinner for two with your Valentine at Mary’s at Baldwin Creek in Bristol. A lovely bouquet donated by Middlebury Floral & Gifts will help you impress your sweetie, and confections from Middlebury Sweets will help make this a Valentine’s Day you’ll both remember.
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Enjoy the historic and elegant atmosphere at the Middlebury Inn’s Morgan’s Tavern for a date night dinner for two. Add some freshness and beauty to your Valentine’s life with a mixed bouquet from Cole’s Flowers in Middlebury, and in case that’s not enough, add in a sweet reward at the end of the day with chocolates from Middlebury Sweets.
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Group gives kids ‘passport’ to the great outdoors Legislators consider health care changes By ELSIE LYNN PARINI ADDISON COUNTY — Do you like spending time outdoors? Most of us (kids and adults) answer, “Yes!” But when it comes right down to it, we don’t actually spend as much time as we might like outside. “The statistics show us that about 50 percent of kids today play outside as they did in the ’80s,” sited Andy Paluch, executive director of Come Alive Outside — a non-profit based in Rutland. “There are so many things competing for our attention these days.” To help get more kids and families outside, Come Alive Outside last week launched its first Winter Passport program in Addison County in partnership with Better Middlebury Partnership, Middlebury Parks and Recreation Department, Middlebury Area Land Trust and others. Paluch visited eight elementary schools — in Cornwall, Bridport, Middlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham, Weybridge and Bristol — to hand out 1,500 passports to pre-K
through sixth grade students and get them excited about the outdoors. “The kids get fired up, and the teachers love it,” Paluch said of his school tours. “ACSD has been really supportive in helping launch this project.” The passports are small booklets with simple instructions: “Do fun stuff. Earn points. Win awesome prizes.” Sounds pretty good. “We’re trying to give families an extra incentive to go out to a park or do something outside,” Paluch explained. Kids can earn points by visiting one of the eight designated parks in Middlebury, going to the Middlebury Farmers Market, participating in Middlebury Winter Fest on Feb. 24, building snowmen, skating at the Memorial Sports Center, skiing at the Snow Bowl or Rikert Nordic ski area, cheering on the Middlebury College Panthers at the Peterson Family Athletics Complex or playing a game at Middlebury Indoor Tennis. Passports will be collected at school on March 12, which gives students a little more than eight weeks to get as many points as they can.
RIPTON ELEMENTARY KINDERGARTENERS through secondgraders pose with a snowman they made together as a Come Alive Outside activity. Pictured from left are Libby Kerr, Mary Landwehr, Colvin Pike, Maggie Hoyler and Eleanor O’Leary.
ANDY PALUCH OF Come Alive Outside poses at a Middlebury park with a sign showing a code that local children can record in their “Winter Passort” to accrue points toward prizes.
Participants that tally up 10 points can claim a prize at the Prize Center (in the Isley Public Library Children’s Room) anytime before March 12. Those who earn 15 or more points, will be entered to win one of the 10 grand prizes. Grand prizes were donated from local businesses including Middlebury Mountaineer, Middlebury Indoor Tennis, Forth ’N Goal and Green Mountain Adventures. Drawings will be held on March 12 at the various schools. “What I love most about this project is how many community groups it brings together,” said Jamie Montague, executive director of the Middlebury Area Land Trust. “When you skim through the passport, you really get a feel for how getting youth outside, active and appreciating nature is a priority for the partners.” “The passport is just one of a long list of examples when several different organizations and businesses come together to partner on an initiative for the good of the community,” said Better Middlebury Partnership Marketing Director Karen Dugway. “We’re fortunate to have so many people and organizations who want to work together to continue to make our community better all the time and the Better Middlebury
Partnership is proud to be a part of that continued effort.” Funding for the passport program comes from the Vermont Department of Health. In Addison County organizers secured $16,540 of a $34,540 grant that supports the “3>4>50” initiative. This program addresses “3 health behaviors that contribute to 4 chronic diseases that claim the lives of more than 50 percent of Vermonters.” The behaviors are “lack of physical activity, poor nutrition and tobacco use.” “We had the opportunity to apply for funding through the Middlebury office,” said Moira Cook, Health Services District director in Middlebury. “Come Alive is a perfect match with our 3>4>50 campaign. It gets kids outdoors and active during the winter.” “We all love being outside, we just forget sometimes,” Paluch reminded. “The outdoors makes us happy; it gives kids a firsthand experience with nature; it’s where community happens. Whether you’re playing in your neighbor’s yard or at a park, it’s that unstructured imaginative play outdoors that makes us who we are.
By JOHN FLOWERS These state-vetted drugs would then BRIDPORT — Lawmakers be sold at reduced prices to lowexplained legislation they’ve seen on income patients — who might not reforming health care and regulating qualify for Medicaid — according to opioids when they spoke at the first Ayer. legislative breakfast of 2017, held She explained that some patients, Monday at the Bridport Grange Hall. when they get well or die, often On the health care front, Sen. leave large stocks of drugs that are Claire Ayer, D-Addison, currently discarded. confirmed legislation “A lot of other states proposing at make “We know do it,” Ayer said of Vermont a “wholesaler” that drugs repurposing unopened and therefore authorized from Canada drugs. “It doesn’t save to import prescription are safe — in the state a lot of money, drugs from Canada. but hospitals, nursing fact a lot of “We know that drugs homes and those kinds of from Canada are safe — in the drugs we places pay by the ton to fact a lot of the drugs we can buy for … incinerate the drugs, so can buy for a third of the a third of the those drugs — which are price or half of the price in price or half perfectly useful — go up Canada were made in the of the price in the air.” United States,” Ayer said. Under the new bill, the The federal Affordable in Canada Vermont Department of Care Act allows states to were made Health would be asked to ask the federal government in the United check out large reserves of for permission to import States.” unused drugs for potential cheaper drugs from — Sen. Claire reuse. Ayer said expired Canada, according to Ayer. Ayer drugs, narcotics and/or The bill would, among medications requiring other things, require the refrigeration would be state to identify a willing wholesaler excluded from the program. from which to purchase drugs and REGULATION OF OPIOIDS calls for the Green Mountain Care Lawmakers pointed to the success Board to monitor savings realized of a recent Vermont law that through the new purchasing program. regulates the amount of narcotic While the bill makes sense to painkillers that can be prescribed many in the House and Senate, Ayer by physicians. Rep. Diane Lanpher, predicted well-financed opposition D-Vergennes, cited a new report from outside Vermont. showing a 27-percent decline in “Big pharma has a huge litigation opioids prescribed to Blue Crossbudget, and most times it’s bigger Blue Shield patients between 2013 than their research and development and 2016. budget — and they spend it mostly “I would see that as a little bit on discouraging competition or of a light at the end of the tunnel,” any kind of encroachment on their Lanpher said. (business),” Ayer said. “So I expect At the same time, Ayer warned that we will see them in court. But we’re the state’s heroin problem is getting going to try.” worse. Heroin is often cheaper and Ayer also confirmed a bill that easier to acquire that prescription would allow for recycling some painkillers, she said. unopened drugs that end up not being “We moved on to something just used in residential care settings. as bad to deal with,” Ayer said.
Local lawmakers explain legalization of marijuana By JOHN FLOWERS BRIDPORT — Gov. Phil Scott last week signed a bill that will allow adults in Vermont to possess up to an ounce of marijuana and to cultivate up to two mature plants on their property. A majority of Addison County’s legislative delegation supported the marijuana bill, and some of those legislators explained their votes at a Legislative Breakfast at the Bridport Grange Hall on Monday. “This bill has been in existence for at least the past 16 years I’ve been in the Senate,” said Sen. Claire Ayer, D-Addison. “It’s not been sudden; it’s not been a rush.” Ayer supported the bill but added she would have preferred legislation that would have taxed and regulated marijuana purchases. “I wanted to have resources to make sure we spent a lot of time educating young people,” Ayer said, noting concerns about the potential impact substantial marijuana use could have on young, developing brains. Addison County’s other state senator, New Haven Democrat Chris Bray, pointed to recent estimates that 80,000 to 100,000 Vermonters currently use marijuana. He noted those who acquire pot through
dealers run the risk of having it tainted with pesticides and other chemicals they wouldn’t use to grow it themselves. “When you have somewhere near one-sixth of the population engaging in what’s currently defined as ‘illegal activity,’ it’s not a healthy paradigm to have that many people as lawbreakers,” Bray said. “We need something to acknowledge that (marijuana use) is a choice many people make, and let’s try to improve on that reality.” Bray said he believes a tax-andregulate bill will be the next step in the evolution of pot legalization in Vermont. “It’s not unusual for legislatures to do things in multiple stages,” Bray said. Rep. Diane Lanpher, D-Vergennes, was among lawmakers who voted against the bill. She has been concerned about the medical impacts of the drug on young users. That said, she understands why Vermont is following suit with neighboring states and Canada that are moving toward legalization. “Vermont needs to deal with something that’s a reality for a lot of people,” she said of marijuana use. Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.
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Hike in Vt. minimum wage favored
Climate (Continued from Page 1A) warming temperatures and decreased precipitation, can now reproduce at twice their typical rate. “This is, in my lifetime, the worst thing I can imagine,” Morse said. “From a wildlife standpoint, there are lots of organisms, from Clark’s nutcracker, to squirrels, to grizzly bears, that rely on (the tree’s) nuts. This is the equivalent to the Vermont beechnut for these animals. It is so rich in fat and protein that this is a go-to food for these animals for winter.” She stops on a photo of caribou. Globally, caribou populations have decreased by 60 percent. The decline is, in part, due to climate change: warming temperatures are interrupting their migration patterns, and they are being attacked by pests like mosquitos, which have become more pervasive in extended periods of warmth. “This is what makes me angry,” Morse said. “How could we give up on this? How could we have even let this happen in the first place, and now that we know, what is the matter with us? That’s the way I feel.” Morse, also the founder of Keeping Track, an organization that monitors the status of wildlife and habitat, has witnessed first-hand the fragmentation of the Arctic and its consequential loss of habitat for many species. She has met Inuit natives from all over Canada who say that finding a polar bear carcass is now routine where it used to be once-in-a-lifetime experience. She also called attention to climate change’s effects on wildlife in the northeastern United States. As average temperatures steadily rise, the population of winter ticks has significantly increased here, which has put an iconic Vermont animal at risk: the moose. Morse flashed to a photo of a moose that had recently died. “I joined in on a necropsy of this young cow,” she said. “As a tracker, I pointed out to the group that this cow was walking, and then just suddenly tipped over. When she fell, she drove her face into the snowpack, and she never had the energy to pick it back out.” The cow had died instantly, probably of a heart attack attributed to the 40,000 ticks covering her body.
SUE MORSE, FOUNDER of the Vermont organization Keeping Track, stands by an ice shelf in the high arctic wearing caribou mukluks that she made herself. Photograph © Susan C. Morse
“Large forest blocks that are interconnected will allow species to move up in elevation, or northward, if they need to do that … So maintaining the connectivity of the landscape connections is really, really important as a response to climate change.”
— Scott Darling, wildlife program manager
“She was severely anemic, and that triggered a whole manner of other reactions in her body, and all of her body systems basically shut down,” Morse said.
As winters become milder, deer populations will increase, which will pose another danger to moose. The brain worm parasite is transferred from deer, who are unaffected by it, to moose. For the moose, the brain worm causes loss of coordination, emaciation, and ultimately, death. It can already be found in Addison County. Moose are just one of several vulnerable species that lives in the southern border of the boreal forest, which exists in northern Vermont. “Vermont is in a somewhat unique location in that it is a state that includes some of the southern habitats, as well as some of the northern habitats,” said Scott Darling, wildlife program manager at the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife, in an interview. He noted that fur-bearing species like pine marten and lynx are
RECENTLY, IT HAS become harder to find polar bears that look this healthy. While it was once rare to find a polar bear carcass, now Inuit natives come upon them routinely.
Photograph © Susan C. Morse
vulnerable to the affects of climate change. Both hunt and feed in deep snow. If less snow accumulates, it will be easier for other animals, like fishers, to outcompete them. In central Vermont, brook trout populations have decreased due to hotter-than-usual summer days, Darling said. Climate change will also induce the onset of invasive plants. “You’ll see a greater influence of oak, which already exists there, but sugar maples will be stressed more in that environment as the temperature warms,” he said. “It’s a systemic issue. We can think about individual species, but there’s a lot of unknowns about what happens when this system falls apart.” HOPE FOR THE FUTURE Despite a seemingly bleak outlook, neither Morse nor Darling have lost hope. Both say that habitat fragmentation is detrimental to the health of Vermont’s native wildlife, but that the Fish & Wildlife Department is developing plans to mitigate the harm. Darling said the department is working on habitat conservation strategies that will enable species to move throughout the landscape as the climate changes. “In particular, large forest blocks that are interconnected will allow species to move up in elevation, or northward, if they need to do that,” he said. “The Champlain Valley is highly fragmented, with small forest patches, but then you get up into the Green Mountains of Addison County, and you see forest blocks that are interconnected. Animals that can get there are able to climb to the highest elevations of Addison County and move up the chain of the Green Mountains. So maintaining the connectivity of the landscape connections is really, really
BIOLOGIST ANNE GUNN calls caribou “the heartbeat of the tundra.” Populations of the majestic animal are in decline.
Photograph © Susan C. Morse
important as a response to climate change.” Darling encourages private landowners with large blocks of forest to talk with foresters and work with neighbors to develop a management plan. “They’re a part of the solution,” he said. Private landowners can also get involved with the organization Staying Connected Initiative, which seeks to preserve forest connectivity in the Northeast. More information can be found at stayingconnectedinitiative.org. Morse expresses her optimism through her work and her organization. “Keeping Track, in particular, believes that it’s really important that we have hope,” she said, “and that we steep ourselves in the beauty of this world around us, and that we convey that hope to our young people and inspire them to make change happen.”
By JOHN FLOWERS BRIDPORT — A bill in the state Senate calls for a gradual increase in the state’s minimum wage, from the current $10.50 to $15 per hour by 2022. It was the topic of some discussion among lawmakers at Monday’s Legislative Breakfast at the Bridport Grange Hall. Rep. Fred Baser, R-Bristol, is a member of the House Ways & Means Committee, which will review the bill when/if it emerges from the Senate. “There is a fair amount of momentum for a $15 minimum wage,” Baser said, alluding to the tentative reception the idea is getting in the Democrat-controlled House and Senate. “I think something will evolve, but I’m not exactly sure what the details will be,” Baser added. Sen. Claire Ayer, D-Addison, is a member of the Senate Government Operations Committee and she chairs the Senate Health & Welfare Committee. “I can tell you that the majority of the Senate, the Democrats, are committed to seeing it happen,” Ayer said. But she stressed the importance for the increase to occur over time, while not presenting a figurative “cliff” for lower-wage workers. Some lawmakers want to make sure low-income Vermonters don’t suddenly lose child care and other subsidies for which they currently qualify at current minimum wage standards. Rep. Diane Lanpher, D-Vergennes, is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and is chairwoman of the Vermont Child Poverty Council. She acknowledged potential impacts of a higher minimum wage on people’s benefits, as well as concerns raised by small business owners about the salary impact on their respective bottom lines. Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.
Schools (Continued from Page 1A) are having trouble explaining it to their constituents. House Ways & Means, according to Baser, is evaluating a public education income tax that all Vermonters would have to pay as the main funding mechanism for their schools. Baser stressed, however, that he and his colleagues want to see a corresponding decline in property taxes, which have become a major burden for Vermonters — even under Act 68, which has an income sensitivity provision for lowerincome households. “Our goal is to lower people’s property taxes by around 40 percent,” Baser said. “It’s not going to be perfectly fair for everyone, but we feel the system is going to be more transparent,” he added. Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.
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ANWSD extensively for elementary school The terms of one of the city’s (Continued from Page 1A) representatives on the ANWSD the “tremendous people” she has and area youth sports programs. James, 36, is a fourth-generation board, Mark Koenig, also expires. worked with. “I’ve worked with previous Ferrisburgh resident who grew up on Koenig, also an alderman, filed to boards that have been great, and I a dairy farm, earned a University of seek re-election without opposition. There is big-ticket item on the work with a great board now,” she Vermont degree, and has worked for said. “We always get a variety of the past six years as a legal secretary city’s ballot: the council is asking and administrative voters to back a $500,000 bond to people with different assistant for fund a new fire truck to replace the backgrounds and Ouimette and Runcie Vergennes Fire Department’s Engine perspectives, but “It’s been a in Vergennes. She 1, a 24-year-old pumper. we always blend wonderful job. said Lawrence City officials plan to seek a 20together for the good It’s been very of the town.” rewarding. It’s had encouraged her to year bond that should cost about run while James $45,000 a year in the first year of Despite mixed its sweet moments was visiting her two a note, assuming interest would feelings, Lawrence and not-so-sweet children at FCS, be about 4 percent a year from said she is not going to change her mind, moments. It’s going where James also now, when a truck would be built from scratch and then delivered if volunteers. and she is confident to be hard to walk “We discussed Vergennes voters back the proposal. others can fill her away. I’ve already The cost would be shared among shoes. felt that, but I think how she would like to see another young taxpayers in Vergennes and the three “It’s been a it’s the right thing person and another other towns the city department wonderful job. It’s female get on the serves as first responder: Panton, been very rewarding. to do. I’m sure board,” said James, Waltham and about 40 percent of It’s had its sweet there are plenty of moments and not- people who want to who also volunteers Ferrisburgh. City Manager Mel Hawley said with the Girls Scouts so-sweet moments,” step up and serve and the Vergennes estimates are tricky, but he guessed Lawrence said. “It’s their community.” the truck could add a penny to Champs swim team. going to be hard — Chairwoman James said she the city’s municipal tax rate, and to walk away. I’ve Loretta Lawrence wants to serve her possibly the same amount in Panton already felt that, but and Waltham. The impact on hometown. I think it’s the right “I just want to help guide the Ferrisburgh would be less, he said. thing to do. I’m sure there are plenty of people who want to step up and town in a direction that can give ADDISON In Addison incumbent selectboard it good growth and give it good serve their community.” And two have stepped up and education for our children,” she members Jeff Kauffman and Roger Waterman both filed petitions for her seat: Dennis said. “I just want to filed petitions for Armell, who has twice run for the be more involved in City officials plan re-election without selectboard, and first-time candidate the community, have to seek a 20-year opposition. more of a voice.” Jessica James. bond that should The term of Also on the ballot Armell, 63, most recently ran in 2015, when he lost to Michael “Red” in Ferrisburgh will cost about $45,000 one of Addison’s representatives on Muir, who is running unopposed for be a selectboard a year in the first the ANWSD board proposal for the year of a note, another three-year term this March. expires in March, that Armell retired from the Vermont $115,000 purchase of assuming interest of Laurie Childers. Army National Guard’s U.S. Property a loader for the town’s would be about Childers did not file and Fiscal Office in 2015, and has highway department. 4 percent a year for another term. As also worked as an auto dealership Town officials expect of Monday’s deadline department manager and as a dairy payments on the from now, when for filing petitions, farmer. A member and former officer loader to be about a truck would be officials were of Vergennes American Legion Post $23,000 a year over a built from scratch researching how her 14, he served on the Ferrisburgh five-year term. and then delivered seat would be filled Conservation Commission for 10- VERGENNES if Vergennes voters if a successful writeThree Vergennes plus years and has worked with the in candidate does not Council back the proposal. county’s Riverwatch program and City emerge — that is, incumbents filed to the Lewis Creek Association. Armell is also an instructor for run in March without opposition: whether the ANWSD board or the the Vermont Fish & Game Hunter Renny Perry, Lynn Donnelly, and selectboard would be responsible to make an appointment. Education program and has coached Matt Chabot.
FERRISBURGH SELECTBOARD CHAIR Loretta Lawrence listens to a question from a resident during the 2017 town meeting. Lawrence is stepping down from the board after 17 years.
Independent file photo/Trent Campbell
There are no major financial articles on the Town Meeting Day ballot, but residents will be asked one question: Do they support trading one town-owned 0.33-acre parcel near Addison Central School with another 0.33-acre parcel near Addison’s former town hall that is owned by ANWSD. Both the town selectboard and ANWSD board have signed off on the deal, which would increase the size of the school parcel and also make the town hall parcel a legal lot and allow it to be subdivided in the future if Addison decides to renovate it and use it again as its town office building and a community center. PANTON One term expires in Panton, that of Selectwoman Teresa Smith.
According to Town Clerk Pam Correia, Smith would be willing to be nominated from the floor of town meeting. Panton voters also will face other decisions. The simplest could be to spend $65,000 on a truck for the highway department. To fund the truck, the selectboard has proposed to use $40,000 of a surplus from the previous fiscal year and to borrow the remaining $25,000. Three separate articles will remain to be decided on work to be done to Panton Town Hall: one on a handicap ramp that could cost $100,000; the replacement of its cupola, a project now also estimated at $100,000 but which could have grant support; and the $55,000 installation of a kitchen. Correia said earlier his week details
were still being ironed out on the kitchen proposal. The Independent will follow up on these articles and potential funding next week. WALTHAM Waltham will also see decisions on its selectboard and town hall. Selectman Andrew Martin’s term will expire in March, and Town Clerk Mary Ann Castimore said she believes he will be open to nomination at town meeting. Waltham residents will also be asked to authorize $25,000 of spending “for needed repairs” to Waltham Town Hall, with the exact nature of the work to be determined by a grant-funded study conducted by the Preservation Trust of Vermont. Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent.com.
ACSD (Continued from Page 1A) ID-4 and ACSD school boards, and for election. grateful to the many members of our The departures in March of community who have supported my incumbents Hardy, Duquette- work and leadership.” Hoffman and Causton will result in Duquette-Hoffman also cited a significant turnover on the 13-member desire to allow other Middlebury ACSD board. All have been with residents to serve on the ACSD the panel since it was established by board. He joined the ID-4 school Addison Central voters in 2016 as part board in 2009 prior to winning a of a transition to school governance seat on the unified board in 2016. consolidation through Vermont’s Act He, too, is proud of the contributions 46. Hardy and Causton both served he was able to make — such as on the ACSD’s finance committee, offering alternative perspectives on which this year crafted a 2018-2019 educational programming — during budget plan reflecting a 1.32-percent what have been a busy first two years decrease in spending for the district’s of the ACSD panel’s existence. seven elementary schools along with “Now that we are through the Middlebury Union unification process middle and high “Now that we and have put a little schools. time behind us as a are through the All three retiring it’s time for unification process district, board members are the board to become veterans of past and have put a more forward Middlebury school little time behind thinking and act as a boards, including us as a district, it’s new entity to shape the UD-3 and ID-4 time for the board what education in our panels. The ACSD to become more community is going board during the next to look like in the few years will deal forward thinking future,” Duquettewith some weighty and act as a new Hoffman said during issues, including the entity to shape a phone interview. district’s transition what education in He pledged to to the International our community is remain interested in Baccalaureate business as a going to look like in school program and a student constituent, adding enrollment that’s the future.” he might choose to — Jason Duquette- run for the board expected to shrink by Hoffman again in the future. more than 100 students during the next five C a u s t o n years. acknowledged he would’ve stepped Hardy, in a statement provided to the aside back in 2016 if another Addison Independent, said passing on Shoreham resident had declared a re-election bid was a tough decision. interest in running for the ACSD “This was not an easy decision for board. He’s pleased that Jacobeit has me as I’m passionate about our schools agreed to serve. and education policy,” she said. A former member of the nowHardy said she’s proud of her defunct UD-3 school board, Causton contributions to school board efforts was pleased to see the ACSD move that have resulted in creation of new to the International Baccalaureate foreign language programs; expanded program. He’s also glad the board science education, reading, literacy didn’t proceed with a proposal to assistance and other programming at move all of the district’s sixth-graders Mary Hogan Elementary School; and to Middlebury Union Middle School, her co-leadership of the ACSU Charter believing those students are better Committee that laid the foundation for served at their local elementary the school governance unification for schools. Middlebury-area schools. Causton said the board’s work will She said she’s now ready to step get tougher. aside and let others serve. “With the continuing decline in “Democracy only works if everyone enrollment, it will continue to be a participates, so it’s time for others challenge,” he said. to have a chance to serve and lead,” Conlon, meanwhile, is already Hardy said. “I plan to now focus my gearing up for the next three years. energies on supporting and training “I look forward to continuing to be other women who want to run for part of the great progress our unified public office, as a community member district is making as one school and leader of Emerge Vermont. I am system — both in how we educate honored to have had the opportunity our kids and the value we provide to to represent Middlebury on the taxpayers,” Conlon said.
ADDISON COUNTY INDEPENDENT
B Section
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018
MATT DICKERSON
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Return to the Trinity National Forest Mist clung to the steep hillsides closing us in on all sides. From time to time, it cleared enough to offer glimpses of higher slopes dominated by tall pines. For the most part, however, our visibility was limited to a few hundred yards. By the time we were on the water, the early morning snow and mixed precipitation had given way to a steady chilling drizzle that fell on our hats and raincoats, soaked our fleece gloves, made puddles in the bottom of our drift boat, and helped tint the Trinity River that flowed beneath the aluminum under our wadered feet. It felt like good steelhead weather. Fifteen years had passed since my one previous visit to northern California, when I spent time on the Klamath River watershed and the national forests of the Shasta-Trinity Alps area. On that earlier visit, my wife Deborah and I took a 10-day summer trip to celebrate an anniversary. We visited museums in San Francisco, did a winery-to-winery bike tour in the Sonoma Valley, wandered up the coast visiting state parks, and walked among the giant coastal redwoods whose overwhelming majesty and holiness left us both in tears of joy and awe. We hired a dude ranch to drop us off (on horseback) in the mountains for a twonight camping trip. We also spent a day floating down the Klamath River on a “knitting trip” with a professional guide. The knitting trip was a special gift I arranged for my wife to celebrate our anniversary, but it turned out the guide knew a lot about fly fishing, and his drift boat proved a perfect place for me to cast flies for trout while my wife knitted and watched the heron, osprey and eagles dining riverside. After the trip, I wrote a piece on the Klamath for a national fly fishing magazine. They liked the article and said they’d publish it, but only if I returned to the Klamath in the fall so (See Dickerson, Page 2B)
COMMODORE SENIOR LANCE Bergmans puts up a shot between Tiger defenders Skyeler Devlin, left, and Cody Pomainville Tuesday night. Bergmans scored 17 points in the Commodores’ 59-57 win. Independent photo/Trent Campbell
VUHS boys rally past Tigers in the second half Commodores erase 13-point MUHS lead By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — A dramatic second-half turnaround on Tuesday gave the Vergennes Union High School boys’ basketball team the win over host Middlebury, 59-57, in a game not decided until a last-second Tiger shot rolled off the rim. The Tigers led by 33-20 50 seconds into the second half, when senior guard Cody Pomainville stole the ball and dunked. But 10 Tiger third-period turnovers, some forced and some careless, opened the door for the Commodores, and they welcomed that invitation with strong defense, hustle and better ball movement after being shut down in the
first half. Senior Lance Bergmans, who led VUHS with 17 points, 13 rebounds and four assists, said the 3-7 Commodores were tired of losing — and
also credited the half-time speech of JV Coach Josh Carter, who filled in for ailing Coach Peter Quinn. “We just wanted to win really bad,” Bergmans said. “Our coach,
he went in there and pumped us up in the locker room. We wanted that win, and we wanted it bad.” Carter said he just told the Com(See Hoops, Page 3B)
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Middlebury College men’s basketball team won two recent games, including a NESCAC road win on Sunday that preserved their position on top of the league standings. The Panthers ran their winning streak to eight and improved to 16-3, 5-1, heading into weekend NESCAC games vs. Bowdoin at 7 p.m. on Friday and Colby at 3 p.m.
on Saturday. They are ranked No. 6 in NCAA Division III. On this past Sunday the Panthers outlasted host Trinity (13-6, 2-4 NESCAC), 87-81, in a foul-plagued affair. Middlebury shot 41 of 51 from the line and set a program singlegame record for made free throws. The Panthers took the lead for good with a 12-0 first-half run that erased a 31-22 Bantam advantage.
Hoops inside from Jack Daly and Eric McCord capped the surge, which helped Middlebury take a 43-37 lead at the half. Despite falling behind by as many as 10, the Bantams eventually cut the lead to 63-61 on a Nick Seretta three-point play at 10:15. Middlebury answered with a 7-0 run capped by a Hilal Dahleh layup. Trinity again cut into the lead, and
Kyle Padmore made it 74-71 with a layup with 2:51 left. Panther Jack Farrell answered by nailing a key three-pointer from the right wing on Middlebury’s next possession, and the Panthers converted eight of 10 free throws in the final minute to seal the win. Daly paced the Panthers by tying his career high with 26 points, including (See Panthers, Page 3B)
TIGER JUNIOR ZACHARY Dunn swoops in for a shot during Middlebury’s 59-57 loss to Vergennes Tuesday night. Independent photo/Trent Campbell
Schedule
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Hockey 2/3 MUHS at Essex......................... 4:30 PM 2/7 MUHS at Beekmantown...................TBA 2/9 Colch/Burlington at MUHS.............. 5 PM Boys’ Hockey 2/2 Rutland at MUHS............................ 7 PM 2/7 MUHS at Rutland............................ 4 PM 2/9 Burr & Burton at MUHS.................. 7 PM Girls’ Basketball 2/1 OV at Fair Haven............................ 7 PM 2/3 Winooski at MUHS.................. 12:30 PM 2/3 Enosburg at Mt. Abe................ 12:30 PM 2/3 North Country at VUHS............. 2:30 PM 2/6 Missisquoi at Mt. Abe...................... 7 PM 2/6 VUHS at MUHS.............................. 7 PM 2/8 MUHS at Mt. Abe............................ 7 PM 2/8 OV at Hartford................................ 7 PM 2/9 VUHS at Mt. Abe............................ 7 PM 2/10 MUHS at North Country................ 2 PM 2/10 OV at Brattleboro.......................... 6 PM Boys’ Basketball 2/2 OV at Fair Haven............................ 7 PM 2/2 Enosburg at VUHS......................... 7 PM 2/5 VUHS at Fairfax......................... 7:30 PM 2/6 Springfield at OV............................ 7 PM 2/7 Mt. Abe at VUHS............................ 7 PM 2/7 MUHS at St. Albans........................ 7 PM 2/9 MSJ at OV...................................... 7 PM
(See Schedule, Page 2B)
MUHS Nordic strong in three-event ‘Tour’ By ANDY KIRKALDY RICHMOND — Middlebury Union High School senior Sam Hodges’s three-event sweep and overall boys’ title was the highlight of the MUHS boys’ and girls’ Nordic teams’ efforts at the Tour de Chittenden, held in three locations this past Friday, Saturday and Monday. Hodges won a sprint on Friday at Colchester High School, a distance race on Saturday at The Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, and a hill climb on Monday at Cochran’s Ski Area in Richmond. His combined time in the three events of 25:01was more than a minute better than runner-up Aidan Burt of Mount Mansfield. Overall the Tiger boys finished third in a 10-team scoring field with 65 points, trailing U-23 (29, with three skiers in the top 10) and Mount Mansfield (50) in second. Champlain Valley (72) was fourth. Julian Schmitt (sixth with a combined time of 28:01), Owen Palcsik (23rd in 30:49), and Will Carpenter (35th in 32:02) were the other Tiger scorers. The Tiger girls finished fourth with 82 points among nine scoring teams. U-32 (34) edged MMU (40) for first place, with CVU (71) in third. Seniors Caroline Kimble (14th in 35:00) and Isabel Rosenberg (15th in 35:07) led the Tiger scorers, while
Eagle boys highlight local high school hoop ADDISON COUNTY — In local high school basketball games earlier this week the Mount Abraham boys picked up arguably their biggest win so far this winter, while Vergennes and Otter Valley girls both lost home contests. The Middlebury boys hosted the VUHS boys on Tuesday; see story on Page 1B. Other games were played after the deadline for this paper. EAGLE BOYS On Tuesday the Eagle boys upset visiting Milton, 64-57, by outscoring the Yellowjackets by 25-14 in the fourth BASKETBALL quarter. Milton, which entered the contest at 9-1 and in fourth place in Division II, led the Eagles at halftime, 25-16. The Eagles closed the gap in the third quarter to 43-39 even though Milton’s Ian Jennings scored 21 of his game-high 27 points in the second half. Mount Abe’s Liam Kelliher then scored 11 of his 13 points in the fourth quarter, and Logan Rodriquez (16 points) hit two late three-pointers to seal the victory. Jackson Counter (14 points) also reached double digits for the Eagles, who improved to 5-8 and equaled their win total from the 2016-2017 season. VUHS GIRLS On Monday visiting Winooski rolled to a 60-34 win over the Commodores, their second win over the VUHS girls in four days. Lydia Nattress (28 points, eight assists) and Amna Cicak (11 points and 16 rebounds) led the 6-6 Spartans. Morgan Lynk and Sophie Hatch scored seven points each as the Commodores dropped to 3-9. OV GIRLS The OV girls fell to visiting Windsor, 51-46, on Monday in a tight battle decided by the Yellowjackets’ better free-throw shooting down the stretch. Olivia Rockwood and Angelina Bigwood led Windsor (7-5) with 15 points apiece. Three players hit double figures for the 3-8 Otters: Livia Bernhardt (13), Gabby Poalino (12) and Alia Edmunds (10).
Wrap-Up
ScoreBOARD Men’s hoop wins twice, now No. 6 in D-III poll HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Hockey 1/31 MUHS at CVU/MMU.......................Late Boys’ Hockey 1/31 South Burlington at MUHS.............Late Girls’ Basketball 1/29 Winooski vs. VUHS......................60-34 1/29 Windsor vs. OV.............................51-46 1/31 Milton at Mt. Abe.............................Late 1/31 Missisquoi at MUHS.......................Late 1/31 Mt. Mansfield at VUHS...................Late Boys’ Basketball 1/30 Mt. Abe vs. Milton.........................64-57 1/30 VUHS vs. MUHS..........................59-57 COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Basketball 1/28 Midd. vs. Trinity.............................62-50 1/30 Midd. vs. Keene St. .....................71-51 Men’s Basketball 1/28 Midd. vs. Trinity.............................87-81 1/30 Midd. vs. Keene St. .....................84-78 Women’s Hockey 1/30 Plattsburgh vs. Midd.........................2-1
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TIGER SENIOR SAM Hodges won the hill climb at Monday’s Tour de Chittenden in Richmond. Hodges also won Tour events on Friday and Saturday and the overall title.
Katherine Koehler took 19th (35:52) and sophomore Isabel Olson was 34th (38:58). Malia Hodges was the Tiger girls’ top finisher on Friday
MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School sophomore Owen Palcsik competes in Monday’s Tour de Chittenden hill climb in Richmond.
and Saturday, taking fifth and eighth, respectively, but did not compete on Monday. Burlington’s Quincy Massey-
Photos courtesy Bruce Ingersol
Bierman won all three girls’ events and her time of 30:04 bested the runner-up by almost a minute-and-half. (See Nordic, Page 2B)
Sports BRIEFS
Indoor track and field athletes vie in Granite State
PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Indoor track and field athletes from Mount Abraham, Vergennes and Middlebury union high schools posted strong Division II results on Saturday at a meet hosted by Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. Winning events were Mount Abe senior Lydia Pitts, who claimed the triple jump with an effort of 34 feet, 10.5 inches, and the VUHS boys’ four-by-800-meter relay team of Spencer Hurlburt, Xander DeBlois, Gabe Praamsma and Wade Mullin, who prevailed in 9:37.2. Pitts also placed sixth at 55 meters in 8:18, while Hurlburt was fifth in the 1,500 in 4:51.78 and eighth in the 1,000 in 3:10.33. MUHS athlete C.J. Bryant placed in three events, taking second at 300 meters in 39.59, third in the long jump with a leap of 18-1; and fifth in the 55 at 6.98. Another five Eagles competed, topped by Emma Radler’s second-place finish in the pole vault at 7-6. Also for Mount Abe: • Aidan May took sixth in the 1,500 in 4:52.59 and 10th in the 1,000 in 3:12.50. • Abby Perlee was seventh in the triple jump at 29-3.5 and 13th in the long jump at 13-0.5. • Ross Carr finished eighth in the 600 in 1:37.17 and ninth in the 300 in 41.24. • Elizabeth Siminitus took 14th in the 1,000 in 3:45.74.
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(Continued from Page 1B) that I could also write about the famous salmon and steelhead fishing. I was willing. I spent three more days in October fishing the Klamath near the Oregon border, landing a steelhead and several king salmon before I tired of the combat fishing and headed up to quieter upper waters for a great day off rainbow trout fishing above the reach of the salmon. I returned to my hotel in Redding to watch all alone as the Red Sox lost to the Yankees in Game 7 of the ALCS on an extra-inning walk-off homerun. Some memories stick with you. So here I was back again. This time I was with my brother Thanh, who lives in Sacramento. Thanh doesn’t knit, but he does enjoy fishing. We hired a guide for a day on the Trinity River, a tributary of the Klamath that flows out of a large reservoir, and through rugged Trinity National Forest land, before heading west and north up into the Klamath. We met our guide Jon Harrison of Five River Anglers half an hour before dawn in a little riverside town in the mountains. After the usual logistics of shuttling cars between the put-in and take-out point on the river, we climbed into the drift boat and began to fish, casting big rubber-legged nymph imitations. Although the Trinity River does have an excellent fall run of steelhead, the winter run this year has been weak due to a few factors — perhaps the most significant being a drought two and three years ago. Steelhead spawn in fresh waters, but the young steelhead go out to the ocean for two years before returning to where they hatched. Thus a low spawning rate three years ago or a high mortality rate two years ago from the drought would dramatically impact this year’s return. We weren’t sure what to expect.
(Continued from Page 1B) The Tiger boys’ results were: • Friday’s sprint: 1. Hodges, 6:28; 14. Cade Christner, 7:07; 17. Schmitt, 7:18; 27. Palcsik, 7:38; 52. Gabe Cason, 8:14. • Saturday’s distance race: 1. Hodges, 13:56; 4. Tom Hussey, 15:06; 5. Schmitt, 15:12; 12. Christner, 15:38; 32. Palcsik, 16:59; 44. Carpenter, 17:39; 61. Cason, 18:34 • Monday’s climb: 1. Hodges, 4:57; 9. Schmitt, 5:31; 22. Palcsik, 6:12; 30. Carpenter, 6:19; 57. Cason, 7:11. The Tiger girls and the winner’s results were: • Friday’s sprint: 1. MasseyBierman, BHS, 7:25; 5. Hodges, 7:48; 18. Rosenberg, 8:13; 20. Kimble, 8:26; 25. Koehler, 8:36; 38. Olson, 9:05; 41. Audrey Huston, 9:12; 56. Alison Seaton, 9:38. • Saturday’s distance race: 1. Massey-Bierman, BHS, 16:16; 8. Hodges, 17:39; 17. Koehler, 18:59; 21. Rosenberg, 19:17; 38. Huston, 21:02; 43. Olson, 21:37; 59. Maisie Newbury, 23:25; 63. Seaton, 23:47. • Monday’s climb: 1. MasseyBierman, BHS; 6:23; 13. Kimble; 7:20; 18. Rosenberg, 7:37; 26. Olson, 8:16; 27. Koehler, 8:17; 47. Seaton, 9:26; 49. Huston, 9:32; 74. Newbury, 11:21.
THE AUTHOR’S BROTHER Thanh happily displays the nearly-30-inch steelhead trout he caught after spending almost an entire day in the rain fishing.
Photo courtesy of Matthew Dickerson
Two hours into the float I hooked and landed my first steelhead. At less than two feet long, it wasn’t huge by the standards of Pacific steelhead, but it was a strong fighter and good leaper, and when we brought it to net I saw it also had the gorgeous coloration of a wild fish. A short time later, Thanh hooked a much larger fish, but lost it within seconds when it made a hard run straight upriver and he couldn’t get the line tight quickly enough. I landed one more even smaller fish, but that was all the action we would see for the next five hours. We drifted along steep hillsides, beneath more towering pines, over shallow riffles and deep holes. A bald eagle flew overhead. Kingfishers hunted from the streamside canopy. The rain let up a bit and the sky brightened, but it never stopped precipitating altogether. We fished through lunch and worked the river hard. We, eager to get the most out of our day—worried that Thanh might have missed his only chance of landing a fish that day. Our guide often rowed upstream against a heavy current to work a particularly good run several times. We saw four
other drift boats over the course of the day, but only twice over several miles of river did our guide have to skip a stretch of river he might have fished because it was already occupied. Most of the time we had the river to ourselves. Less than an hour before we reached our takeout point, we came to one of Jon’s favorite stretches of river: a deep channel up against a steep ledge. On our second pass through, Thanh’s strike indicator took a little dip. The river was deep, and Jon didn’t know of any snags in the run. “I think that was a subtle take,” he told Thanh. “Let’s do this run again, and be prepared to set the hook hard if your indicator takes even a slight bob.” We ran it again. The indicator did make a slight bob in the water. Thanh did set the hook hard. And it was a steelhead. Four minutes later he slid a sleek wild fish just under 30 inches close enough to the boat that Jon was able to scoop it up into his net. As we paddled toward the takeout point, Jon told us we needed to return in November when the steelhead were thick in the river. We told him we’d do our best to oblige.
COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Hockey 2/2 Midd. at Wesleyan.......................... 7 PM 2/3 Midd. at Trinity................................ 4 PM 2/9 Midd. at Williams............................ 7 PM 2/10 Williams at Midd........................... 7 PM Women’s Hockey 2/2 Wesleyan at Midd........................... 7 PM 2/3 Wesleyan at Midd........................... 3 PM 2/6 Midd. at Norwich............................. 7 PM 2/9 Midd. at Colby................................. 7 PM 2/10 Midd. at Colby............................... 3 PM Women’s Basketball
2/2 Midd. at Bowdoin............................ 7 PM 2/3 Midd. at Colby................................. 3 PM 2/9 Hamilton at Midd............................. 7 PM 2/10 Amherst at Midd............................ 3 PM Men’s Basketball 2/2 Bowdoin at Midd............................. 7 PM 2/3 Colby at Midd.................................. 3 PM 2/6 Midd. at SUNY-Canton................... 7 PM 2/9 Midd. at Hamilton............................ 7 PM 2/10 Midd. at Amherst........................... 3 PM Late events occurred after deadline. Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.
TIGER SENIORS ISABEL Rosenberg, left, and Caroline Kimble fight their way up the hill climb event of the Tour de Chittenden Monday in Richmond. Photo courtesy Bruce Ingersol
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PANTHER FRESHMAN CHARLIE Parsons tries to stuff the puck past Tufts goalie Nik Nugnes Saturday afternoon in Chip Kenyon Arena. The teams skated to a 1-1 tie.
Independent photo/Trent Campbell
Men’s hockey skates to two ties
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MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College men’s hockey team pulled out a pair of ties vs. visiting NESCAC foes this past weekend. The Panthers (4-12-2, 2-82) hit the road this coming weekend for games at league foes Wesleyan and Trinity. On this past Saturday Panther goalie Stephen Klein made 39 saves as Middlebury and Tufts (4-11-3, 3-7-2 NESCAC) skated to a 1-1 tie. The Panthers had an edge in play in the opening period, but Klein had to deny back-to-back chances by Jumbos Brian and Tyler Scroggins midway through. Later, Tufts goalie Nik Nugnes (32 saves) made a pad stop on a Mitchell Allen breakaway set up by Trevor Turnbull. Jumbo Ross Delabruere made it 1-0 at 9:31 of the second by cutting through the slot and backhanding home the rebound of Dan Kelly’s shot from the left side. Vincent Gisonti equalized with 2:45 left in the period late in a fiveminute major penalty on Tufts. Nugnes saved a Kamil Tkaczuk deflection of Brendan Dawson’s
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MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE SENIOR Vincent Gisonti scored the only Panther goal in Middlebury’s 1-1 tie with Tufts Saturday. Independent photo/Trent Campbell
shot from the left point, but Vincent Gisonti swooped from the right circle to bury the rebound with 2:45. At 7:30 of the third, Klein sprawled to save a shot by Clay Berger in front after a Panther turnover. Soon afterward David Belluche rang a wrister off the left post from the slot.
In overtime Nugnes stopped Eric Jeremiah early, and Klein made five saves, including on close-range bids by Brendan Ryan and Edward Hannon with just over a minute remaining. On Friday night Tkaczuk scored a late equalizer as the Panthers and Connecticut (8-9-1, 7-4-1) tied, 2-2. The Panthers had the best chance in the first, but Frank Cosolito’s shot from the left point hit the crossbar. Connecticut made it 1-0 5:44 into the second period on Mason Evans’ shot from the point during a five-onthree power play. Cosolito made it 1-1 on a power play 56 seconds into the third period, converting a Turnbull pass from behind the net. Camel Ryan Pette’s rebound goal at 5:10 made it 2-1. With Klein off for an extra skater, the Panthers made it 2-2 with 1:28 remaining in regulation: Tkaczuk chipped in the rebound of a Cosolito shot. Klein made 18 saves, while Connor Rodericks made 24 saves for the Camels.
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Women’s hockey wins two out of three
CLINTON, N.Y. — The Middlebury College women’s hockey team took over first place in NESCAC by defeating host Hamilton twice this past weekend, 2-1 in overtime on Saturday and 3-1 on Friday night, but fell to Plattsburgh, the No. 2 team in NCAA Division III, on Tuesday. The Panthers (12-4-1, 8-1-1 NESCAC) have a half-game lead over second place Connecticut (11-3-3, 7-1-2 league) in the league standings, while Hamilton (10-6-1, 7-3 NESCAC), slipped into third place. The Panthers are ranked No. 4 in this week’s NCAA poll. Middlebury will host eighth-place Wesleyan this weekend, visit seventh-place Colby the following weekend, and then wrap up its league schedule with a home-and-home series with fifth-place Williams on Feb. 16 and 17. A visit to defending NCAA champion Norwich is set for this coming Tuesday. On this past Saturday Maddie Winslow netted the rebound of her own shots 44 seconds into overtime as the Panthers edged Hamilton, 2-1. Despite the Panthers’ 48-18 advantage in shots in goal, their only other goal came 2:39 into the second session, when Rachel St. Clair put in the rebound of Ellie Barney’s shot from the right point. Hamilton’s Andrea Rockey tied the game 5:20 later after a Panther turnover. Rockey scored from in close on a Maddie Beitler feed. Panther goalie Julia Neuburger made 17 saves, while Sam Walther made 46 saves for Hamilton. In the Panthers’ 3-1 win on Friday, Elizabeth Wulf made it 1-0 2:38 into the game by converting a Jenna Ma-
MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School senior Bastiaan Phair sinks two of his 14 points against Vergennes Tuesday night.
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TIGER SOPHOMORE TYLER Buxton knocks over Commodore senior Ethan Sausville on his way to the basket Tuesday night in Middlebury.
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transition by Palmer made it 56-50, VUHS at 3:20. The teams exchanged baskets before Phair made it 58-54 at 2:30. A free throw by each side made it 5955 at 0:49, and then VUHS gave MUHS a chance by missing five free throws. When Phair sank a clutch hoop at 0:23 it was 59-57, but after a Tiger time-out with 4.5 seconds to go Phair’s contested jumper from the free-throw line as time expired bounced off the back rim. Bergmans gave Sausville credit for giving VUHS a lift on the defensive end as well as on the attack. “It was definitely Ethan. That kid goes hard,” Bergmans said. “I think that’s what really picked us up.” Carter said Bergmans, a willingness to share the ball, and the Tiger defensive switch helped the Commodores revive on offense. “I think we have a very unselfish team, starting out top with Lance, whose always looking to get his teammates involved,” he said. Certainly, Coach Carter said, the win should give the Commodores a lift. “It’s a great team win for us, and I think we just carry that momentum into the next game and go from there,” he said. “I think this team, we have a lot of weapons and a lot of guys who can really play basketball. We just need to put it together at both ends of the floor.” Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent.com.
Panthers (Continued from Page 1B) 18 free throws, to go along with 10 rebounds and eight assists. McCord finished with 18 points and eight rebounds off the bench in 26 minutes, while Farrell added 16 points and Dahleh had 10. Seretta scored 30 for the Bantams. On Tuesday the Panthers outlasted host Keene State, 84-78. The Owls dropped to 14-6. Middlebury took a 27-15 lead in the first half with a 10-0 run highlighted by two Griffin Kornaker threes, and the Panthers still led at the break, 4438. The Owls tied the game at 61-61 at 10:26 of the second, and the game was still knotted at 66-66, when Middlebury took the lead with a 6-0 run capped by two Daly free throws
at 6:24. Keene moved to within two points four times, including at 80-78 on a James Anozie free throw at 1:18. Two free throws each from McCord and Daly over the final minute sealed the win. Matt Folger paced the Panthers with 22 points, adding five assists and three blocked shots. Daly finished with 19 points, nine assists and four steals, while McCord and Adisa Majors each chipped in with 10 points. Nick Tarantino added eight points and 13 rebounds as the Panthers led on the boards, 41-28. Middlebury also led in bench points, 28-1. Owl Ty Nichols scored 31 points and recorded eight assists, seven steals and six rebounds. Anozie added 17 points and eight boards.
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rotta rebound. Janka Hlinka made it 2-0 6:28 into the third period. Jess Young won a face-off back to Hlinka, who wristed a high shot home from the top of the right circle. Rockey made it 2-1 with a power play goal at 10:01 of the period. The goal was the first Middlebury surrendered in more than 290 minutes of play. Young made it 3-1 at 14:57 with a wrist shot from the high slot set up by Marotta. Panther goalie Lin Han made 18 saves, while Walther stopped 33 shots. On Tuesday the Panthers outshot visiting Plattsburgh, 42-24, but lost, 2-1, as goalie Brooke Wolejko made 41 saves for the 16-2-1 Cardinals. Cardinal Melissa Sheeran gave her team the lead 7:29 into the game by skating up the right side and wristing a shot past Middlebury goalie Lin Han (22 saves) from the bottom of the circle. Late in the period, Wolejko knocked away Haley LaFontaine shot from the point and pinning Winslow’s bid on the rebound under her right pad. After Han denied a Cardinal power-play flurry early in the second, Sidney Portner made it 1-1 at 4:06. Winslow dug the puck out from below the goal line and Sidney Portner lifted a shot home from close range. Later in the period Wolejko denied a Winslow breakaway. Kayla Meneghin scored the game-winner 5:26 into the third period. Mackenzie Millen carried up the left side, and Han denied her shot from close range, but Meneghin crashed the net and poked the rebound home. Middlebury’s chance for the equalizer came with 2:25 to go, but Portner shot just wide on a feed from Young.
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immersion into the woods and participated in a unique mentorship between both age groups and school districts. Natural communities on both schools’ lands were chosen as study sites, and the books “Wetland Woodland Wildland” by Eric Sorenson and Beth Thompson and Amy Clapp’s “Naturally Literate: a Checklist for the Beginner Naturalist,” served as guides for the project. Students then hypothesized as to the wildlife that might be found within that community. Using trail cameras from the OCAS and the Salisbury Conservation Commission, students guessed where animals would be traveling, set cameras up and left them for a week. Students used the 240 acre Hawk Hill Preserve behind Otter Valley High School as well as the forest land that is part of the Salisbury Elementary School campus. Both schools had outdoor classrooms, complete with campfires and snacks. MOUNT ABRAHAM UNION High School recently hosted a free throw contest sponsored by Knights of Columbus and St. Ambrose Parish “We found rabbit scat, bobcat Council. Some of the champs seen here are, left to right, Kaydence Pecor, Gretchen Toy, Lauren Cousino, Connor Peck, Jayden Mroczkowski, rubbings, deer tracks. We saw signs of Payton Vincent, Maia Jensen, Sam Tropp and Lucas Allen. Not pictured is Caleb Scrodin. animals eating beech nuts, we observed Courtesy photo these habitats and made predictions of what we would see on the game cameras,” Salisbury sixth graders said. Students captured images of Eastern ADDISON COUNTY coyotes, beaver, mink, white tailed deer, and a bobcat. Although some of these animals are seldom seen, these images reinforced how valuable and BRANDON — In the sixth hosted in Brandon. unique the forest lands in Vermont are, season of the well-known Science The series is billed as “a free even directly on their school campuses. PUB discussion series sponsored monthly gathering of curious, by the Friends of the Castleton stimulating and altogether fun Free Library, the final two lectures individuals to hear short informal SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — U.S. will be held at the Brandon Inn. lectures by area experts, and join Air Force Airman Nicholas D. Beattie On Sunday, Feb. 4, at 4 p.m., the lively conversation. Have a graduated from basic military training at Michael Durst, Assistant Professor drink, stay for dinner (or not), and Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San of Physics at Middlebury College, end your weekend with a spurt of Antonio, Texas. will present, “The Physics of brain growth!” Beattie is the son of Bryan B. Beattie Peering Into Our Brains and Durst’s lecture on Sunday, and Tammi L. Beattie of Granville, Vt., Hearts.” Feb. 4 will look at how today’s and is a 2017 graduate of Middlebury Then on Sunday, March 4, at 4 advanced lasers for biomedi- Union High School. p.m., naturalist and VPR regular cal imaging “see into tissues and Beattie completed an intensive, eightcommentator Bridget Butler, aka organs without making an inci- week program that included training in Vermont’s Bird Diva, will lead a sion,” and “how they do it with military discipline and studies, Air Force birding camp at the Brandon Inn, such impressive resolution and core values, physical fitness, and basic A BEAVER’S DAY is never done. Salisbury Elementary School and teaching songs and how to view breathtaking speed.” He’ll explain warfare principles and skills. Otter Valley Union High School students participating in OVUHS’ Moobirds of the area. Airmen who complete basic training how “they go deeper to create 3D salamoo Center Program caught this busy fellow on their stealthcam AIRMAN NICHOLAS D. It’s the first time in the series’ images, and discuss their applica- also earn four credits toward an associate during recent collaborative research. Photo courtesy Amy Clapp six years that programs will be tion in medical research.” in applied science degree. BEATTIE
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ADULT ALL‑ RECOVERY Group Meeting for anyone over 18 who is struggling with addiction disorders. Wednesdays, 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 turningpointaddisonvt.org.
ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ M O U S M I D D L E B U RY M E E T I N G S S AT U R ‑ DAY: Discussion Meeting 9:00‑10:00 AM at the Mid‑ dlebury 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 ANONY‑ MOUS RIPTON MEET‑ INGS: Monday, As Bill Sees It Meeting 7:15‑8:15 AM. Thursday, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions Meeting 7:15‑8:15 AM. Both held at Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd.
NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Sundays, 3:00 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.
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. AL‑ANON: FOR FAMI‑ LIES and friends affected by someone’s drinking. Members share experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. New‑ comers welcome. Confiden‑ tial. St. Stephen’s Church (use front side door and go to basement) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15‑8:15 pm. ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS BRANDON MEET‑ INGS: Monday, Discussion Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meet‑ ing 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.
ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ M O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS SUNDAY: 12 Step Meeting 9:00‑10:00 AM held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Came to Believe Meeting 1:00‑2:00 PM held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury. ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ M O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS THURSDAY: Big Book Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Mid‑ dlebury. Speaker Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM at St. Ste‑ phen’s Church, Main St. (On the Green). ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ M O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS TUESDAYS: 12 Step Meetings; Noon‑1:00 PM. AND 7:30‑8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.
ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS BRISTOL MEET‑ INGS: Sunday, Discussion Meeting 4:00‑5:00 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meet‑ ing 7:00‑8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Meeting, 6:00‑7:00 PM. All held at the Howden Hall, 19 West Street.
ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ M O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS WEDNESDAY: Big Book Meeting 7:15‑8:15 AM is held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Discus‑ sion Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.
ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ M O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS FRIDAY: Dis‑ cussion Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Mid‑ dlebury.
ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS NEW HAVEN MEET‑ INGS: Monday, Big Book Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM at the Congregational Church, New Haven Village Green.
ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ M O U S M I D D L E B U RY M E E T I N G S M O N D AY: 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.
Services
ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS NORTH FER‑ RISBURGH MEETINGS: Sunday, Daily Reflections Meeting 6:00‑7:00 PM, at the United Methodist Church, Old Hollow Rd.
Services
ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS VERGENNES MEETINGS: Sunday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. Friday, Discussion 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. ARE YOU BOTHERED BY SOMEONE’S DRINK‑ ING? Opening Our Hearts Al‑Anon Group meets each Wednesday at 1:30 pm at Middlebury’s St. Stephen’s Church on Main St. (enter side door and follow signs). Anonymous and confiden‑ tial, we share our experi‑ ence, strength and hope to solve our common problems. Babysitting available. GRIEF ANONYMOUS MEETING every Tuesday @ 6:00 pm at Grace Baptist Church, 52 Merchants Row, Middelbury, Vt. A support group for those grieving the loss of a love one. 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 dis‑ cussing our feelings about the 12‑Step Programs to create a better understand‑ ing 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. NA (JUST IN TIME) Wednesdays, 9 am, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Fridays, 7:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.
OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS (OA) big book meet‑ ing. Thursday’s, 5:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.
If you are 55 and older, contact RSVP @ 388‑7044, rsvpaddison@ volunteersinvt.org or visit www.volunteermatch.org.
STOREFRONT LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. In the heart of downtown Middlebury. Approved for seating for 24. Plenty of parking, lots of possibilities. Available September 1. Text only to 802‑373‑6456.
Help Wanted ALL‑ AROUND FARM HAND, 802‑233‑1249 or 802‑233‑3849.
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Services C&I DRYWALL. Hanging, taping, skim coat plas‑ tering. 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.
Services
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
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Learn more about local volunteer opportunities!
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Free AARP Tax Assistance
Beginning February 2018, RSVP and the AARP Foundation will be offering free tax assistance to Addison County residents. AARP-trained/ IRS-certified volunteers will be available to help low- and middle-income residents prepare state and federal income tax returns and answer tax 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. If you are 55 and older, contact RSVP @ 388‑7044, rsvpaddison@ volunteersinvt.org or visit www.volunteermatch.org.
responding to Addison County’s most pressing challenges.
• RSVP volunteers meet needs in critical areas including human services, eldercare, healthcare and education.
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 RSVP’s 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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VT EPSCoR Business Operations Manager
VT EPSCoR seeks to hire a full-time Business Operation Manager to perform administrative and financial operations related to the Vermont Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (VT EPSCoR), a program designed to fulfill the National Science Foundation’s mandate to promote scientific progress nationwide. The Operations Manager will implement and coordinate administrative and business processes related to managing multiple budgets and federal reporting; work with Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) department and federal agencies for compliance with the regulations for federal awards; communicate with UVM and partner baccalaureate institutions, other state EPSCoR and federal agency entities for reporting and administration of the VT EPSCoR grants; collaborate with project investigators on long term projects; manage multiple and complex accounts, subcontract planning and management, and preparation of grant proposals; work with administrative staff for reporting, compliance, analysis and annual meeting preparation; cross train with Data Specialist.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field and three to four years of experience with financial/ accounting functions to include budget building, budget management, financial reporting and data analysis required. Proficiency with spreadsheet and database applications required. Effective communication, organization, and analytical skills required. Experience with grant management highly desirable. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel highly desirable. Applicants must provide a cover letter, a current resume, and three references to be considered. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.
For further information on this position, or to apply online, please visit the website at https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/28552, position #00023859; telephone #802-656-3150. Applicants must apply for positions electronically. Paper resumes are not accepted. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications, from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
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WOMEN OF AA Mondays, 5:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.
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SPIRITUAL AWAKEN‑ INGS MEETING of Alcohol‑ ics Anonymous, 7:30‑8:30 a.m., Friday, upstairs at St. Stephen’s Church, Middle‑ bury, VT.
which helps match and place individuals in local nonprofit organizations.
Help Wanted
Currently Seeking Certified Flaggers
PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am. We meet at The Resi‑ dence at Otter Creek in Middlebury. For info call APDA at 888‑763‑3366 or parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org.
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PROFESSIONAL PAINT‑ ING; interior/exterior, resi‑ dential/commercial, pressure washing. 20 years’ experi‑ ence. Best prices. Refer‑ ences. 802‑989‑5803.
Help Wanted
OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS (OA) Monday’s at 5:30pm. Located at the Bris‑ tol Federated Church in the conference room, 37 North St., Bristol. Enter the church from Church St.
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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.
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Accounting
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• renewable energy • roofing • septic & water • siding
roofing Michael Doran
An EdgE BEyond Sharpen, Restore, Polish
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Tools
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AIRPORT AUTO Also a good selection of used vehicles 44 School House Hill Road, E. Middlebury
Moose Rubbish and Recyling
388-0432 • 388-8090
Randall Orvis
802-897-5637 802-377-5006
Short Surveying, inc.
Vergennes, VT
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Serving Addison County Since 1991
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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.
BANKRUPTCY: CALL to find out if bankruptcy can help you. Kathleen Walls, Esq. 802‑388‑1156.
ATTENTION PCA’S: PART TIME and full time, night shift. On the job training, competitive wages and flex‑ ible scheduling. Call Mar‑ lene at 802‑877‑1363 or e‑mail ringerhomecare@ gmail.com.
However you search for work ...
EXPERIENCED DIRECTV & Dish Network techni‑ cians needed. Tools and truck required, training available. Excellent pay. 888‑313‑8504. IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR an Animal Control Of‑ ficer for the Town of Salis‑ bury. Please call the town office for more information on duties and compensa‑ tion. 802‑352‑4228.
Help Wanted 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.
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CHAMPLAIN ORCHARDS IS an ecologically managed orchard and we are looking for an energetic, dynamic Sales Manager setting sales quotas, coordinating and managing staff. This position includes manage‑ ment of sales of our orchard products such as fresh fruit, sweet cider, pies and bakery products as well as our line of hard ciders. Proficiency with Excel, QuickBooks and data analysis is a must. If you’re a big picture thinker but can still manage a staff and the details of a sales department while develop‑ ing new and existing mar‑ kets please visit our website at: champlainorchards.com/ employment/ and complete a job application.
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 expe‑ rience helpful but will train the right individual. Paid health benefits, paid vaca‑ tion included. Looking for an individual who wants roots with a company. Application available at 44 South Street Bristol, Vt. 05443.
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The Town of Monkton is looking for a Zoning Administrator to fill a part-time position. Must be available to attend evening meetings and have day time hours at the Town Hall. Previous experience desired. View complete job description at www.monktonvt.com/za. Please submit resume by February 6, 2018 to: Monkton Planning Commission P.O. Box 12, Monkton, VT. 05469.
VERMONT’S TWICE-WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Middlebury, VT 05753 • (802) 388-4944 • www.AddisonIndependent.com
Equal Opportunity Employer.
MR. MIKE’S CLEANING Service, Inc. is seeking Commercial Cleaners. We are looking for independent, self motivated and reliable individuals who are able to work nights. All applicants must pass a background check. Applications are available online at mrmikes‑ cleaningservicevt.com or in person Monday‑Friday from 9am‑3pm. $1,500 sign‑on bonus to eligible individuals.
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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NOW HIRING FOR SPRING 2018 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 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
MIDDLEBURY UNION MIDDLE SCHOOL Paraprofessional MUMS is seeking a Paraprofessional. Qualified applicants should have experience working with students with learning challenges, be energetic, positive, motivated and patient. Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be a flexible team member will make you a strong candidate. Apply by sending a letter of interest, resume, three current reference letters and complete transcripts to: Peter Burrows, Superintendent Addison Central School District 49 Charles Avenue Middlebury, VT 05753 Applications will be accepted until the positions have been filled. E.O.E.
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THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT IS SEEKING A NEWS REPORTER 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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CHAMPLAIN ORCHARDS IS seeking a strong, orga‑ nized Production manager for our apple packing, sweet cider, bakery and shipping departments. You will man‑ age a staff of dedicated em‑ ployees ensuring the quality and accuracy of orders. You will be responsible for orga‑ nizing production sched‑ ules, assessing resources, maintaining inventory and quality control standards and ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed. Our typical work week is Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. If you are a strong leader with a determination to succeed we really want to hear from you. Please visit our website at cham‑ plainorchards.com/employ‑ ment/ and complete a job application.
Join the Parent/Child Center Team We are seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to work in our 5 STAR child care setting for a temporary position. We are a therapeutic child care program that supports children birth through 3 and their families. Total hours are negotiable.
Contact Donna Bailey at: dbailey@addisoncountypcc.org or Sue Bloomer at sbloomer@addisoncountypcc.org For Rent
RESIDENTIAL HOME MANAGER Community As‑ sociates is seeking to fill a new position to manage and direct the daily functions of two staffed residences, one in Middlebury, the other in Leicester. The job is a com‑ bination of staff supervision, direct service and adminis‑ tration. Looking for a strong leader and committed team player well versed both in staff supervision and direct service. Experience in Intel‑ lectual Disabilities or Mental Health needed. Schedule requires some flexibility. Salaried full‑time position with comprehensive benefit package. To apply, submit resume to apply@csac‑vt. org, or visit csac‑vt.org. WHISTLEPIG CURRENTLY HIRING FOR full time bot‑ tler. Eye for detail and ac‑ curacy. 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 profes‑ sional references to info@ whistlepigrye.com.
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Help Wanted YARD WORKER. DRIV‑ ER’S license required. Load and unload trucks, run machinery, bag prod‑ uct, assist customers. Ap‑ ply at: Vermont Natural Ag Products, 297 Lower Foote Street, Middlebury, VT or email resume to: tfmoo‑ doo@sover.net.
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. BEDROOM DRESSER, 5 drawer, maple. Heavy duty and very good condition. $75. OBO. 802‑453‑4235. SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $4,397. Make & save mon‑ ey with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info/DVD: NorwoodSaw‑ mills.com. 1‑800‑578‑1363, Ext. 300N. THE BARREL MAN; plas‑ tic and metal barrels, 275 gallon food‑grade totes. 55 gallon plastic food‑grade barrels with spin‑on cov‑ ers. Great for rain barrels. A barrel for every need. 802‑453‑4235. U S E D R E S TA U R A N T EQUIPMENT plus chairs, tables and hood systems. 802‑388‑4831.
For Rent 1,800 SQ. FT. WARE‑ HOUSE commercial space. As is or renovate to suit. Creek Road, Middlebury. 802‑558‑6092. 2 B E D R O O M A PA R T‑ MENT, 1 mile south of Brandon. $700/mo. plus utilities. Absolutely no pets or smoking. 802‑352‑6678. 2 BEDROOM, FIRST FLOOR apartment with full private basement. W/D hookups. Located in Middlebury, close to town on Court St. Off street parking, lawn care and snow plowing included. $1,100 per month plus utili‑ ties. No smoking or pets. 802‑352‑6678. A D D I S O N , P R I VAT E SUITE IN large house. Bedroom, private bath‑ room and sitting area, skylights. Shared kitchen, laundry. Includes utilities/ internet. $600 monthly, se‑ curity deposit, references. 802‑759‑2133. BRIARWOOD APART‑ MENTS is currently accept‑ ing applications for 2 BR apartments in Middlebury. All income/assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their in‑ come toward rent. NS/ NP, onsite laundry. Call 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website www.summitpmg. com. Equal Housing Op‑ portunity. C O R N WA L L ‑ C L E A N , QUIET efficiency apart‑ ment. $675. Includes all. batesproperties@yahoo. com. SHOREHAM: SHARE A home w/a 40+ profession‑ al 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,
DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Ad‑ dison. Available storage space in my barn for sum‑ mer/winter storage. The barn is structurally sound and weather‑tight with 5/5/11or) run‑ electricity. d: heat blisheNo (Puwater. s d A d ning The barn is also e Classifi available for lease. The en‑ tranceEdoor measurements to college. For Rent TM NT hed. Close OM APAR 8’y,wide refurb ly by 7’ishigh. For w ne 1 BEDRO Midare ur dleb t, 0000. 802‑363‑3403 at. 000heinfo: Main Stree , inmore th cludes iddleb or rochon_m@yahoo.com. $750/mon north of M NT,
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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
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Real Estate REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Only three lots remain in the Daisy Lane Residen‑ tial Development. One is a beautiful wooded 1 1/4 acre with a small year round stream. Lots are supported with village water and ap‑ proved for simple in‑ground septic. Located in East Mid‑ dlebury, just 15‑20 minutes from the Snow Bowl, 2 golf courses and beautiful Lake Dunmore. 802‑388‑2502 or 802‑388‑7350.
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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, lawn care, snow removal, professional management and 24-hour emergency maintenance. In quiet Middlebury neighborhood. References Required. To request an application, call 802-472-5016 or e-mail pinemeadow@maloneyproperties.com. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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LAKE DUNMORE: Winter‑ ized 2‑bedroom lakefront cottage available until June 1. Shorter periods. Sleeps 5. Comfortably furnished, fully‑equipped kitchen, bath‑ room with shower. Plowing, trash collection, recycling, WiFi, satellite television included. 802‑352‑4236; karen@northcovecottages. com.
RIPTON, SMALL ONE bed‑ room house. No smoking or pets. $850 per month plus utilities. 802‑388‑2641.
MIDDLEBURY 2 BED‑ ROOM near downtown. A p p l i a n c e s , o ff s t r e e t parking, lease. No pets. Real Net Management Inc. 802‑388‑4994. MIDDLEBURY 3 BED‑ ROOM apartment, fully furnished, all inclusive except internet/TV. Call 802‑388‑4831.
RIPTON: SHARE A spa‑ cious 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, refer‑ ences, background checks required. EHO. TWO BEDROOM APART‑ MENT, central location near schools and stores. Includes stove and refrigera‑ tor. Available immediately. Call 802‑349‑7555.
MIDDLEBURY OFFICE SPACE for rent. 400 sq.ft., second floor. Available Jan‑ uary 1, 2018. Contact Eric at 802‑388‑6054.
ONE BEDROOM, FIVE‑STAR energy effi‑ cient 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. Absolutely non‑smoking, no pets on premises. Deposit and references required. Available 4/1/2018. Call 802‑352‑6678.
LINCOLN — Hill Country Holiday weekend is here. This year’s theme is the Winter Olympics. Here is a recap of the weekend’s events: FRIDAY, FEB. 2 Snow Sculpture Contest at your house or at the Lincoln Sports field. Call Sandy at 349-7294 no later than 5 p.m. on Friday for judging. Winner receives a free breakfast for two on Sunday morning. Cool Runnings will be shown as part of Community Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Military Whist starts at 6:45 p.m. at Burnham Hall. Cost $1 per player. Crowning of the King & Queen will take place during Whist. SATURDAY, FEB. 3 Parade line up is 11:15 a.m. at the old pallet mill. The parade starts at 11:30 a.m. followed by the library’s soup and bread lunch at Burnham Hall from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The preschool’s meatball competition heats up at 3:30 p.m. at the Hall followed by an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m. $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for kids. The annual Lincoln Variety Show is 7 p.m. at Burnham Hall. Sign up by calling
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CORN SILAGE, SAWDUST at the farm. Book Bros. West Haven, Vt. Call after 7pm, 802‑265‑8698.
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DRY SLAB FIREWOOD, hard and softwood, pro‑ cessed firewood, saw‑ dust. Book Bros. West Haven, Vt. Call after 7pm, 802‑265‑8698.
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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. LUMBER AT SAWMILL, hard and softwood, saw‑ dust. Book Bros. West Ha‑ ven, Vt. 802‑265‑3675. ORGANIC AND NON‑OR‑ GANIC hay. 4X4 string bales. 700‑800 lbs. Stored outside. 802‑265‑3857. PRODUCTIVE, APPROXI‑ MATELY FOUR acre hay‑ field available off Route 30 in Cornwall. No charge. Phone 462‑2272 or email bobandjuliet@gmail.com. W H I T N E Y ’ S C U S TO M FARM WORK. Pond agi‑ tating, liquid manure haul‑ ing, drag line aerating. Call for price. 462‑2755, John Whitney.
LOOKING FOR A PLACE to park my newer RV camper with water, sewer plus electric hookup. Text: 304‑261‑3805. LOOKING FOR SMALL PIECE of property to buy to park RV camper that has water and sewer hookup, within 20 mile radius of Bris‑ tol area. Text 304‑261‑3805.
ROOMS FOR RENT in his‑ torical Vergennes Inn. Janu‑ ary through Mid May. Perfect for UTC, Traveling nurses or other traveling profession‑ als. $550 to $950 per month. Call Bill 802‑877‑3293. emersonguesthouse@msn. com. background checks required. EHO.
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LOCAL COLLECTOR SEEKING to purchase Ver‑ mont related military weap‑ ons and equipment, espe‑ cially 18th and 19th century items. Ralph, 802‑877‑3814.
NEW HAVEN, SUNNY, ef‑ ficient apartment. Views, hard wood floors. No pets, no smoking. References. $895/month plus utilities. 802‑236‑2040.
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Concert and maple contest at Shoreham’s Platt Library
Todd Goodyear at 349-0498. Best individual or group wins $25. SUNDAY, FEB. 4 Lincoln Sports Pancake Breakfast from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Burnham Hall. Single $4, double stack for $6 and all SHOREHAM — For the sixth year, the Platt Memorial Library’s efforts to you can eat for $8. Lego Building Shoreham’s Friends of the Platt Memo- fund further renovations of the historic activity 1-5 p.m. at Burnham Hall. rial Library will host a benefit concert building. and maple dessert contest on Saturday, The creator of the most popular item BOX TOPS NEEDED The Lincoln Community School Feb. 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the will win a spot on the coveted Golden Sap Bucket trophy, as well as a good participates in the Box Tops for Edu- Platt Memorial Library. Music will be performed by Bran- share of bragging rights. The familycation program. All money raised goes toward the purchase of books for the don’s Nelson Bandella. Ethan and Em- friendly event will offer free admission. school library. Collecting box tops is ily Nelson form the core of the group. There will also be a fundraising raffle. a fun and easy way to earn money for Accompanied by banjo powerhouse Attendees are asked to just bring their LCS. Find box tops on hundreds of John Farnsworth and Andrew Flynn appetites and plenty of cash for voting. participating products, cut them out on guitar and vocals, this group will Platt Memorial Library is located at and send to school with your child. rock the library with their own special 297 Main Street in Shoreham. It’s a great opportunity for cooks to For each box top collected, the school brand of folky Americana. A maple dessert contest and tasting show off their talent and enter a maple earns ten cents. They add up quickly. Box tops do expire, so send them will be held in conjunction with the dessert. Entries must include Vermont in as soon as you can. Don’t have a concert. Local cooks are invited to Maple Syrup and a recipe card. Entry student at LCS? You can still help submit their favorite maple dessert forms are available at the library or by clipping box tops and dropping (which must be made with Vermont at plattlib.org. For more information them off in the canister at the Lincoln Maple Syrup) to share with the public. contact the library at 802-897-2647 Library. Contact Dawn Mikkelsen at The crowd will sample the desserts or platt@shoreham.net, or by contact802-453-7029 for more information. and ‘vote’ for their favorites by mak- ing Carol Causton at 802-897-2747, Wednesday, Feb. 7, is an early ing cash donations into the respective cacauston@gmail.com, or Judy Sterelease day at Lincoln Community ballot boxes for each dessert item. All vens at 802-897-7031, judystevens@ School. Dismissal is at 11:45 a.m. cash ‘votes’ will benefit the Friends of shoreham.net. There will be no Expanded Learning Program. WARNING Save the date for the next show in TOWN OF SHOREHAM the Burnham Music Series —Alex NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Smith with fiddler Jacob Brillhart on The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 8, Saturday, Feb. 10. 2018 at 7 pm at the Shoreham Town Office to consider the review of application (#17Until next time ... Smile. Dream 43 & 44) in accordance with provisions of Section V of the Town Zoning Regulations. Big. Be You. The applicant Shoreham BTS Retail, LLC, requests to construct an approximately
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MIDDLEBURY: RETAIL/ OFFICE space for rent. 1,303 square feet. Front door parking. Contact Eric at 388‑6054. (Countryside Carpet and Paint)
OFFICE SPACE RENTAL IN vintage 1800’s building. Main Street, Vergennes, location. 4 rooms plus bathroom. Many charming details. Large bay window and private entrances. Nicely laid out for single office use or for several individual offices to share. $850/month plus utilities. Call (802)877‑3372.
BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN RE‑ TRIEVER puppies. Males and females. $1,200. Call for more info. 802‑989‑5803.
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WARNING ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING — MARCH 6, 2018
Member Districts are Bridport, Cornwall, Middlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham and Weybridge. The legal voters of the Addison Central School District are hereby warned to meet at the following polling places on March 6, 2018 to vote by Australian Ballot on the following article(s) of business: District Location Polling Hours Bridport Bridport Community/Masonic Hall 7:00 AM-7:00 PM Cornwall Cornwall Town Hall 7:00 AM-7:00 PM Middlebury Middlebury Town Office (77 Main St) 7:00 AM-7:00 PM Ripton Ripton Community House 7:00 AM-7:00 PM Salisbury Salisbury Town Office 8:00 AM-7:00 PM Shoreham Shoreham Town Office 7:00 AM-7:00 PM Weybridge Weybridge Town Clerk’s Office 7:00 AM-7:00 PM ARTICLE 1: Shall the voters of the Addison Central School District vote to authorize the ACSD school board to expend $36,762,479 which is the amount the ACSD school board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year? It is estimated that this proposed budget, if approved, will result in education spending of $16,907.29 per equalized pupil. ARTICLE 2: Shall the voters of the Addison Central School District vote to authorize the ACSD school board to appropriate $823,673 of the FY 2017 Unassigned Fund Balance (estimated at $1,523,673) to the ACSD Capital Reserve Fund? ARTICLE 3: Shall the voters of the Addison Central School District vote to authorize the ACSD school board to authorize disbursement from an Education Reserve Fund for the Addison Central School District, and appropriate $500,000 of the FY 2017 Unassigned Fund Balance (estimated at $1,523,673) to said Fund? ARTICLE 4: Shall the voters of the Addison Central School District vote to authorize the ACSD school board to create and authorize disbursement from a Health Care Reserve Fund for the Addison Central School District, and appropriate $200,000 of the FY 2017 Unassigned Fund Balance (estimated at $1,523,673) to said Fund? ARTICLE 5: To elect four (4) school directors from the nominees to serve on the Addison Central School District Board for the following terms: Two (2) who are residents of Middlebury for a three-year term. One (1) who is a resident of Cornwall for a three-year term. One (1) who is a resident of Shoreham for a three year term. Ballots shall be commingled and counted at Middlebury Union High School by representatives of the Boards of Civil Authority of the member town school districts under the supervision of the District Clerk of Addison Central School District. Linda J. Barrett, Clerk Peter Conlon, Chair Addison Central School District Addison Central School District 2/1
TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY, VERMONT WARNING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 5 AND MARCH 6, 2018
The legal voters of the Town of Middlebury, in the County of Addison, the State of Vermont are hereby warned and notified to meet at the Mary Hogan Elementary School Cafeteria/ Gymnasium, 201 Mary Hogan Drive on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. to act on Articles 1 through 6; and on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 7:00 A.M. through 7:00 P.M. at the Town Offices, 77 Main Street in Middlebury, to vote by Australian ballot on Article 7 as provided by the Middlebury Town Charter. Article 1 To act upon the reports of the Town Officers. Article 2 Shall the Town vote to adopt the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year 2019 (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019) in the amount of $10,574,426 with a portion thereof in the amount of $7,331,905 to be raised by taxes? Article 3 Shall the voters authorize the Selectboard, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §1786a(b), to replace Town Vehicles and Equipment in accordance with the schedule hereinafter set forth and to finance the purchase of same by borrowing funds in a total amount not to exceed $122,400 over a term not to exceed five (5) years? [The Schedule of Vehicles and Equipment is: a). One (1) police cruiser and related equipment; b). One (1) Street Sweeper; c). One (1) Skid Steer and d). One (1) Asphalt Hot Box]. Article 4 Shall the Town vote to collect taxes on real property for fiscal year 2018/2019 in three equal installments due in the Treasurer’s Office on the 15th day of August 2018, the 15th day of November 2018 and the 15th day of March 2019? Article 5 Shall the Town vote, pursuant to 24 VSA § 2804(a), to authorize the Selectboard to apply $57,484 in surplus funds from the Cross Street Bridge Fund to offset increased spending for Capital Improvements in the FY19 General Fund Budget? Article 6 To transact other business proper to be done. [For voting by Australian Ballot on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, polls open from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.] Article 7 To elect officers as required by the Middlebury Town Charter. Dated at Middlebury, Vermont this 23rd day of January 2018. Brian Carpenter, Chair Susan Shashok, Vice Chair Nick Artim Laura Asermily Heather Seeley Victor Nuovo Farhad Khan MIDDLEBURY SELECTBOARD 2/1
7,545 square foot retail building on a new parcel subdivided from existing Shoreham Telephone, LLC (aka-OTT) lot at 3167 Route 22A. The application is available at the Town Office for review. Participation in this proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to make any subsequent appeal. John Kiernan, Chair Applicant: Shoreham BTS Retail, LLC 14600 Detroit Ave. Suite 1500 Lakewood, OH 44107 Property Owner: Shoreham Telephone, LLC (aka- OTT) 09-01-24 56 Campus Drive New Gloucester, ME 04260 1/18
ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS
The following schedule of the Board of School Directors’ meetings is announced for the month of FEBRUARY, 2018. Friday, February 2 7:30 AM Facilities Committee Meeting at ANWSD Office Monday, February 12 5:30 PM* ANWSD Regular Board Meeting at VUHS Library (note time change) 7:30 PM Facilities Committee Public Forum at VUHS Library Monday, February 26 6:00 PM ANWSD Annual Meeting at VUHS Library 2/1 7:00 PM ANWSD Budget Informational Meeting at VUHS Library
CITY OF VERGENNES NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY AUDITORS’ REPORT
Notice is hereby given to the residents and voters of the City of Vergennes, in accordance with Title 24 V.S.A. §1682, that the auditors’ report and findings in writing are available on the City’s website, www.Vergennes.org., or can be obtained at the City Clerk’s office. Joan Devine Vergennes City Clerk 2/1
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ADDISON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW OF SHOREHAM TOWN PLAN
The Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC) and Shoreham Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing on Monday February 19th 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shoreham Town Office to review the Shoreham Town Plan. The Town of Shoreham has requested that ACRPC grant regional approval of their Town Plan pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4350(b). The purpose of the review is to determine whether the Shoreham Town Plan: (1) is consistent with the goals established in 24 V.S.A. § 4302; (2) is compatible with its regional plan; (3) is compatible with approved plans of other municipalities in the region; and (4) contains all the elements included in 24 V.S.A. §4382. The Shoreham Town Plan encompasses the entire Town of Shoreham. Copies of the Shoreham Town Plan can be viewed at the Shoreham Town office at 297 Main Street Shoreham, VT 05770. Adam Lougee, Executive Director Addison County Regional Planning Commission 388-3141 2/1
TOWN OF CORNWALL HELP WANTED ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
The Town of Cornwall is seeking an individual to act as the town’s animal control officer. The position includes enforcing the town’s dog ordinance, as well as dealing with other types of animal issues in a humane way. The selected individual will receive $100 per month as an oncall stipend and the fee per call will be negotiated with the selected individual. Please send a letter of interest, which includes a resume or a work history, along with at least one reference to the Cornwall Selectboard, Town of Cornwall, 2629 Route 30, Cornwall, VT 05753. Specific questions may be forwarded to Ben Wood, Selectboard at 462-3216 or email address bwoodcornwall@gmail.com. 2/1
PUBLIC NOTICE Full Passport Service Addison County Courthouse The Addison County Clerk is available to accept passport applications and provide passport photos. REGULAR HOURS Monday – Friday 9am to 1pm Appointments appreciated, but not necessary.
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ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE TO ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 8-11 PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL CHOICE
Vergennes Union High School, along with all other Vermont high schools, participates in a statewide system of high school choice. Under this system, students from VUHS may apply to transfer to any other high school in the state. For the 2018-2019 school year, the maximum number of students eligible to transfer is limited to ten (10). The actual number will depend on the number of students selected in prior years to continue their enrollment at other area high schools. To apply to participate in the program for the 2018-2019 school year (grades 9-12): • Complete an application available from the VUHS School Counseling Office; • All applications must be signed by a parent or guardian; • File the application with the School Counseling Office no later than March 1, 2018. Notification of decisions to all students who have applied to participate will be provided no later than April 1, 2018. Additional school choice information, including a timeline, is available from the School Counseling Office. A student’s enrollment application may be denied by another receiving school if the student has been expelled or received an extended suspension for violation of Vergennes Union High School’s alcohol, substance abuse, or weapons-in-schools policies during the year prior to enrollment in that regional partnership school. Upon enrollment in the receiving school, students are subject to the disciplinary policies and procedures of the receiving school. If selected to attend another high school in the regional partnership, students shall be guaranteed enrollment in that receiving school until graduation as long as they remain residents of the Addison Northwest School District and are not subject to expulsion as a result of the receiving school’s policy and federal and state law. 1/25
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Two teens trapped in car crash Ferrisburgh Vt. State ADDISON COUNTY — Vermont State Police and other first responders helped rescue two teenagers who were trapped in their car after it went off the road and rolled onto a frozen stream in Ferrisburgh this past Friday night. At around 10:39 p.m. on Jan. 26, troopers were notified that a 2002 Subaru Impreza had crashed near the fishing access on Hawkins Road in Ferrisburgh. Police report that a 17-year-old Vergennes resident was driving the car when she failed to negotiate a curve near the fishing access and lost control of her vehicle. The Subaru left the right side of roadway, hit a tree and rolled onto its side on a frozen waterway trapping both the driver and a 16-year-old passenger in the vehicle. With the assistance of the Vergennes and Charlotte fire and rescue personnel, the two were removed from the vehicle and transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center for treatment of injuries to their lower extremities. The crash is still under investigation. In other recent activity, Vermont State Police: • On Jan. 24 stopped a vehicle driven by 51-year-old Darrell Gevry of Brandon on Court Street in Middlebury. In the end, police cited Gevry for driving with a criminally suspended license, giving false information to a police officer and violation of conditions of release. Troopers jailed Gevry at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility for lack of $2,750 bail. • On Jan. 25 lodged a Huntington man at the Southern State Correctional Facility on $20,000 bail for several serious drug offenses. At around 1 p.m. last Thursday troopers stopped a motor vehicle driven by Wayland Ray, 28, on
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Rockingham Road in Rockingham for numerous violations. While speaking him, police found on Ray drug paraphernalia and prescription pills not prescribed to him. In a search of his car, police say they found 246 bags of heroin, more than 2 ounces of crack cocaine and a loaded .40 caliber handgun. Police cited Ray for trafficking heroin, trafficking heroin into Vermont, use of a firearm while dispensing drugs, possession of a narcotic drug, driving under the influence of drugs (second offense), possession of cocaine and possession of heroin. • On Jan. 25 at approximately 6:51 p.m. stopped a car driven by 33-year-old Andrew Clingenpeel of Vergennes on North Pleasant Street in Middlebury, Vermont after observing a traffic violation. State police detected signs of impairment and screened Clingenpeel for driving under the influence and ultimately cited him for DUI (second offense) and giving false information to a law enforcement officer. • On Jan. 27 at approximately 6:30 p.m. stopped a black 2008 Saab sedan on Exchange Street in Middlebury after observing an equipment violation. Police cited the driver, identified as 54-year-old Thomas Erickson of Colchester, for driving with a criminally suspended license. Middlebury police assisted at this stop. • On Jan. 28 at a little before 11 p.m. stopped a 2002 VW Jetta on Route 22A in Bridport after observing an equipment violation. At this stop, state police cited Thomas Denuccio, 24, of Shelburne for driving with a criminally suspended license.
Vermont State Police release a daily log of a selection of their activities. In Addison County, those activities included: • Jan. 21, animal problem, Vincent Drive, Bristol. • Jan. 21, missing person, Bittersweet Falls Road, Weybridge. • Jan. 21, directed patrol, Route 7 and Maple Run Road, Leicester. • Jan. 21, 911 hang up, Hooker Road, Leicester. • Jan. 22, motor vehicle/ disturbances, Route 116 North, Bristol. • Jan. 22, alarm, Dragon Brook Road, Ripton. • Jan. 23, motor vehicle disturbances, Route 17 East, Addison. • Jan. 23, driving without proof of insurance, Route 22A, Bridport. • Jan. 24, directed patrol, Route 17 East, Addison. • Jan. 24, agency assist, Natural Turnpike, Ripton. • Jan. 24, motor vehicle disturbances, Maple Street at Route 7, Leicester. • Jan. 24, arrest on a warrant, Court Street, Middlebury. • Jan. 24, traffic crash, Route 17 West and Jersey Street, Addison. • Jan. 24, directed patrol, Bakery Lane, Middlebury. • Jan. 24, alarm, Lake Dunmore Road, Salisbury. • Jan. 25, motor vehicle disturbances, Route 7, New Haven. • Jan. 25, directed patrol, Route 7, New Haven. • Jan. 25, DUI, North Pleasant Street, Middlebury. • Jan. 26, directed patrol, Route 7, New Haven. • Jan. 26, alarm, Basin Harbor Road, Panton. • Jan. 26, directed patrol, Route 7 and Town Hill Road, New Haven. • Jan. 26, crash with injury, Hawkins Road, Ferrisburgh. • Jan. 27, assist with some mental health issues, North Road, Whiting. • Jan. 27, driving with a criminally suspended license, Elm Street, Middlebury. • Jan. 28, motor vehicle disturbances, Routes 7 and 22A, Ferrisburgh. • Jan. 28, 911 hangup, Drake Woods Road, Bristol. • Jan. 29, burglary/breaking and entering. Green Road North, Lincoln. • Jan. 29, welfare check, Hunt Farm Road, Bristol. • Jan. 29, 911 hangup, Silver Lake Road, Goshen. • Jan. 29, welfare check, Leland Road, Salisbury.
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FERRISBURGH — The spring events and fundraisers and Ferrisburgh Grange “King Pede” enjoy the camaraderie with other card parties are scheduled for parents. Childcare is available and the Saturdays of Feb. 3 and 17. new members or visitors always These get-togethers are held at welcome time throughout the year. the Ferrisburgh Town Hall and For more information visit the PTO Community Center and begin at Facebook page or call FCS at 8026:30 p.m. with a sandwich supper 877-3463. and then on to an evening of fun It is wintertime and that means and card games. King Pede is an the Ferrisburgh Skating Rink has unusual game that involves “trick- ice and is ready for skating. All taking” techniques such as in Hearts residents are welcome to enjoy this and Spades or Pitch. This is a game local opportunity to get out, visit of fun and skill so come prepared to with friends, and enjoy the beautiful use your strategic thinking. Vermont winter. There is always Tai Chi is now available to work to do to maintain the ice Ferrisburgh surface, so there residents. Beginner Friday, Feb. 2: Friday Night are several shovels and Advanced Movies Bixby 6:30 p.m. in the warming hut classes will Saturday, Feb. 3 and 17: to clear any snow. be offered for Ferrisburgh Grange King Pede Also provided are a residents of the card party 6:30 p.m. few stacked crates greater Vergennes beginning Monday, Feb. 5: Ferrisburgh for community at the Central School PTO at FCS skaters. There is a Parish Hall of the 6:15 p.m. schedule posted to St. Peter’s Church Tuesday, Feb. 6 and 20: provide times for on Maple Street Ferrisburgh Town Selectboard Open Skate (i.e. in Vergennes. meeting 6:30 p.m. no Stick ‘n Puck.) Classes began in Saturday, March 3: Town The skating rink January and will Meeting at FCS: 10 a.m. is located next to run on Mondays Ferrisburgh Tuesday, March 6: Voting at the and Wednesday Town Hall 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Central School. for twelve weeks; For more advanced sessions information meet from 9-10 a.m. and beginner contact Martha Davis, marthand@ sessions meet from 10:15-11:15 gmavt.net or visit the Ferrisburgh a.m. Skating Rink Facebook page Tai Chi is a like a moving for updates on availability meditation that has been shown to and ice conditions: Facebook/ improve strength, balance, agility ferrisburghskatingrink. and flexibility. Also, these sessions The Bixby Library has many are a great way to meet your events for February and throughout neighbors and have some fun. This the winter months. There are program is sponsored by Vermont’s weekly offerings such as writing Age Well and is open to all 50 years workshops, the Zig Zag Lit Mag of age and older. There is no charge “table reads,” working sessions but donations are accepted and can for painters with an instructor be mailed to Age Well, 76 Pearl and also the availability of a live Street, Suite 201, Essex Junction, model, story hours for preschool VT 05452. children, and the famous Friday Consider helping out with the Night movies on the first Friday of Ferrisburgh Central School’s every month. Please visit the Bixby PTO’s activities. The next website for more information and meeting is Monday, February 5 also to sign up for the Bixby Buzz at 6:15 p.m. at the school. Come Newsletter at bixbylibrary.org. with your ideas for planning the Lake Champlain Maritime
Salisbury CORRECTION: The Salisbury Free Public Library will hold the workshop to make Valentines during the Art and Chocolate Sale and Show on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and not
Museum is very excited to offer a winter lake adventure camp for the first time this year. Students will participate in fun activities that will teach about the protection of the environment and preservation of Lake Champlain’s cultural resources. Campers will learn about life in the winter months for the wildlife inhabiting local woods and wetlands. Students will also keep track of the weather and play a variety of winter activities and sports. LCMM Living Historians will describe how people in the past lived during the long, cold winter months by demonstrating how to build fires and shelter in the wilderness. There will also be indoor crafts and art activities, expanding on what is learned in the outdoors. The camp will be held at the museum, Feb. 19 through Feb. 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The registration fee is $250 and a daily shuttle will be available from Vergennes. Keep in touch with the goings-on at the Ferrisburgh Central School and Vergennes Union Middle/High School. Visit the schools’ websites for lots of great resources and contact information for families and students: vuhs.org and sites. g o o g l e . c o m / a / a n w s d . o rg / f c s / . Parents and community members are also encouraged to sign up for the Vergennes Union Middle/High School blog. Subscribing to the blog can be done with an email account to get regular updates and/ or follow @VergennesUHS on Twitter (blog posts feed the Twitter account automatically.) NOTE: We are always interested in including a variety of Ferrisburgh-related news in this column, so if you have news that would be of interest, contact Sally Kerschner at smwkersch@comcast. net. You are able to access these columns and other information about Ferrisburgh news and events by viewing the Ferrisburgh Town Website at ferrisburghvt.org.
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Friday, Feb. 9, as reported in this column last week. The Salisbury Congregational Church has received their order of new pew cushions. A number of donors and the church provided
funds for cushions for half the pews and welcome any donations to help purchase the remaining cushions. Contact Laurie Cox, 802-388-7820 or John Grivetti, 802-352-4609 for more information.
Child abuse under investigation MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police investigated child abuse allegations involving a one-year-old child in the Court Street area on Jan. 25. In other action last week, Middlebury police: • Helped the Addison County Sheriff’s Department with a prisoner at Porter Hospital on Jan. 22. • Responded to a report of a vehicle that had veered off Three Mile Bridge Road on Jan. 22. • Received truancy complaints involving two Middlebury Union Middle School (MUMS) students on Jan. 23. • Helped a Middlebury Union High School teacher who had received some unwanted communication on Jan. 23. • Ticketed multiple vehicles that were in violation of the town’s winter parking ban on College Street on Jan. 23. • Checked the inside of a Happy Valley Road home at around 12:44 a.m. on Jan. 23 at the request of the resident, who reported hearing some strange noises. Police found nothing unusual both inside and outside the home. • Continued their investigation on Jan. 24 into a possible shoplifting incident at Kinney Drug on Court Street. • Fielded a total of seven truancy
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complaints on Jan. 24 involving students who had recently missed “a number of days” of classes at MUMS • Helped MUMS staff with a student believed to have engaged in self-harm on Jan. 24. • Assisted state police with a traffic strop on North Pleasant Street on Jan. 25. • Helped the Addison County Sheriff’s Department with a traffic stop on Merchants Row on Jan. 25. • Continued their investigation on Jan. 26 into an alleged assault in a Washington Street parking lot. • Responded on Jan. 26 to a report of an injured deer in the driveway of a Quarry Road home. • Located a woman who had not shown up at her workplace as scheduled on Jan. 26. • Responded to a noise complaint in the Ossie Road neighborhood on Jan. 27. • Helped Vermont State Police process a driver who had been stopped for driving with a suspended license on Exchange Street on Jan. 27. • Served court diversion paperwork to a youth who had tried to use a fake identification card to buy
alcohol at Hannaford Supermarket in The Centre shopping plaza on Jan. 27. • Checked on a man who had reportedly been walking into traffic after leaving McDonald’s Restaurant on Route 7 South on Jan. 27. Police said the man had been drinking, and a family member came to pick him up. • Ticketed some vehicles illegally parked on College Street on Jan. 27. • Investigated a noise complaint in the South Main Street area on Jan. 28. • Searched unsuccessfully for a drunken man allegedly spotted in the Court Street area on Jan. 28. • Served a no-trespass order on Jan. 28 on a man on behalf of Middlebury College. • Served a temporary restraining order on a local resident on Jan. 28 at the request of Rutland County court officials. • Conducted a death investigation at the Residence at Otter Creek retirement community on Jan. 28. Police said resident Betty Berens, 91, had collapsed in the dining hall and was pronounced deceased by Middlebury Regional EMS officials. Police attribute her death to natural causes. • Assisted Middlebury Regional EMS with a suicidal woman on Hepburn Road on Jan. 28. • Responded to a complaint about some barking dogs in the Ossie Road area on Jan. 29.
Winooski man cited for DUI, number two BRISTOL — Bristol police on Jan. 20 cited a Winooski man for driving under the influence of alcohol, second offense, following a traffic stop for defective equipment on Plank Road. Police allege Christopher R. Grassley, 32, was found to have a blood-alcohol content of 0.105; the legal limit for driving is 0.08. In other action between Jan. 15 and 21, Bristol police: On Jan. 15: • Assisted a motorist who was locked out of a vehicle. On Jan. 16: • Found a building that had been left unlocked, checked it out and then locked it up.
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• Contacted vehicle owners parked on Main Street to move their vehicles due to the wintertime parking ban. On Jan. 17: • Assisted a person who was locked out of a house. On Jan. 18: • Started an investigation into a pornography offense. • Checked a report of motorist driving erratically on North Street and discovered no problem except
a driver unfamiliar with a new vehicle. • Helped find the owner of two dogs running loose on Mountain Street. • Searched an electronic device pursuant to a court order. • Received a set of keys found downtown. • Assisted a Vermont State Police trooper at a traffic stop. On Jan. 19: • Received a wallet found on the town green and returned it to its owner. • Checked out a reported motor vehicle crash on River Road in New Haven at the request of the state police.
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February 1, 2018
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The cast of Middlebury Community Players’ “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” pose together after a dress rehearsal. The show goes up in Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater on February 8. INDEPENDENT PHOTO / TRENT CAMPBELL
Picasso and Einstein star in Middlebury play
W BY ELSIE LYNN PARINI
hat would you do if someone told you that you could have drinks with Pablo Picasso? How about Albert Einstein? Obviously, you’d go! But what would you talk about?
Steve Martin — yes, that same funny Steve Martin you know from the movies — thought about this at the turn of the 21st century, when he wrote a play that considers what might happen if Picasso and Einstein met in a bar. But not just any bar, a bar of their time — the Lapin Agile, a bar in heart of Paris known for cabaret and
great discussions of “the meaning of art” a century prior.
of café-table seats available to help set the mood.
In the play, Picasso and Einstein, whose egos match their intellects, spar with the regulars and each other about art, science, inspiration, love and the promise of the 20th century. It was Martin’s first full-length play; at the debut reading in Martin’s Beverly Hills home, Tom Hanks read the role of Picasso and Chris Sarandon read the role of Einstein. The 1995 production in New York City won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Play.
“Steve Martin is an excellent writer,” said director Eileen Corcoran. “The play is smart, it’s funny, it’s absurd, and I think that’s intriguing… it makes for some great acting potential.”
Next week, Feb. 8-11, Middlebury Community Players will bring its own version of “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” to the Town Hall Theater stage in Middlebury. There will be a cash bar at each performance with a limited number
This is Corcoran’s first MCP production, though she’s been involved with theater in Vergennes and Middlebury since moving to Vermont 14 years ago. It’s also the two lead characters’ first production with MCP. Einstein is played by Sam Lyons, a first-year student at Middlebury College, and Picasso is played by Daniel Leonard, a 28-year-old actor who splits time between Chittenden and New York City. SEE PICASSO ON PAGE 3
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ART Jane Davies leads demo at Middlebury gallery
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dgewater Gallery at the Falls in Middlebury will host a lively demonstration on Saturday, Feb. 3, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with abstract artist Jane Davies. The event is free and open to the public, and an opportunity for viewers to observe Davies’ dynamic artistic process as she creates her colorful mixed media SATURDAY FEB. Edgewater Gallery at the Falls, compositions.
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“My process involves a back-and-forth play between spontaneous, intuitive mark-making, and careful deliberation and intention,” Davies said. “I think of it as letting things happen, and making things happen. I make a move, and then the painting reveals something new to respond to. Each move changes the whole piece and sets up a new set of challenges. It takes practice and continued effort to stay present to this dialog and not get carried away by the desire for a quick result or an easy resolution. It requires trust in my own intuitive responses, and a willingness to not-know, to not have the route laid out like a road map.” Davies said she usually starts a piece by either laying color down on the surface and then adding collage elements, or the other
Jane Davies will demonstrate how she makes a piece of art at Edgewater Gallery at the Falls in Middlebury this Saturday, Feb. 3, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
way around: starting with collage and then adding paint. “I generally build layers of collage and paint this way until the piece is almost finished,” Davies explained. “Then I put it aside for at least a day in order to look again with fresh eyes and see what it needs.” A former potter and designer of textiles and
paper goods, Davies is a full-time artist, teacher and writer, now working in collage, paint and encaustic. She maintains a studio in Rupert and teaches workshops there and nationwide. Edgewater Gallery at the Falls has a permanent collection of Davies work on display and for sale. Don’t miss her demo this Saturday. For more info call the gallery at (802) 4580098, email info@ edgewatergallery.co, or visit edgewatergallery.co.
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“Everyone is so wonderful,” said Leonard. “I really like the cast. It’s a great group of people who all do different things and let it
all go during rehearsal.” For Lyons, being part of this production opened him up to people outside the college and gave the 19-year-old a glimpse of what life looks like down the non-professional-actor path. “It has showed me what my future could look like with theater,” he said. “I’m not looking for a professional job with theater, but it’s nice to see that there is a life in community theater after college.” For both young actors, the twice a week rehearsal is manageable. Lyons juggles rehearsals between school and training with the crew team at Middlebury. Leonard, finds time between gigs that help pay the bills and auditions in New York City. All members of this Middlebury Community Players production are volunteer. Even Corcoran, who works as the outreach coordinator for the Vermont Historical Society in Barre.
Sam Lyons (Albert Einstein) and Daniel Leonard (Pablo Picasso) clink glasses during rehearsal for “Picasso at the Lapin Agile.” This play, written by Steve Martin, will take the Town Hall Theater stage in Middlebury on Feb. 8. INDEPENDENT PHOTO / TRENT CAMPBELL
the cast Freddy - Michael Purdue Gaston - Glen Eastman
“It’s about taking the time to do something creative,” she said. “That’s what theater is all about.”
Germaine - Tara Affolter Albert Einstein - Sam Lyons
And her cast and crew are more than willing to put in the effort.
Suzanne - Erica Furgiuele
“Growing up I always had the idea that community theater was the bottom of the barrel,” Leonard, who moved to New York at the age of 18, admitted. “I can now safely say that all theater is community theater — sometimes there’s a lot of money in the budget and sometimes not, but no matter what there’s a community… In community theater you use the resources you have (which isn’t always a lot), but the intention and integrity is as if it were a Broadway production.”
Sagot, Picasso’s Art Dealer - Marguerite Purdue
It helps that Middlebury Community Players enjoys tremendous support from the community and Corcoran is a humble director.
Female Admirer - Charlotte Smith
“As a director you give and take with your actors; working together creatively is what helps create something even better,” she said. “There’s not a lot of action in this play — like there are no bar fights — it’s all about the interactions and words, so it’s important to get the characters right and then we can make it pop! The challenge is always to take your whole vision of possibilities and then narrow it down to what we actually have and what we can actually do.”
“THE CHALLENGE IS ALWAYS TO TAKE YOUR WHOLE VISION OF POSSIBILITIES AND THEN NARROW IT DOWN TO WHAT WE ACTUALLY HAVE AND WHAT WE CAN ACTUALLY DO.” — Eileen Corcoran
Pablo Picasso - Daniel Leonard Charles Dabernow Schmendiman Andrew Trombley The Countess - Chenoah Small A Visitor - James Peacock
Corcoran counts herself lucky that she found two young men to play the lead roles of Picasso and Einstein. “It’s not the easiest thing to find two 20-somethings interested in community theater,” she laughed. But seriously, it isn’t. “This just so happens to be a really wonderful play by one of my favorite people Steve Martin,” Leonard said, who was introduced to the idea of
auditioning by his girlfriends mom Kim Moyer. “In a lot of senses what I like about Steve Martin is that he’s very smart, very witty and also very clean… You can almost imagine Steve Martin playing every role; it’s not ever too deep, serious or dark, but then there are gems of insight every once in a while.” Aside from the script, it’s the people that draw Leonard and Lyons into the community theater fold. “Eileen has a fun side to her,” Lyons explained. “She knows when we could use a break or comic relief. It feels like friends hanging out putting on this play.” The sentiment is mutual. “This cast is fantastic,” Corcoran echoed. “It’s not a giant spectacle of a show, but we can still shine with what we have.”
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OUT OF TOWN Valley Players presents ‘The Last Five Years’ AN INTIMATE MUSICAL COMES TO THE WAITSFIELD STAGE NAVIGATING LOVE, MARRIAGE AND FINDING ‘THE ONE’
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he Valley Players are thrilled to present Tony Award winning composer Jason Robert Brown’s powerful and intimate musical, “The Last Five Years” Feb. 2-11. The show stars Taryn Noelle (recent winner of the 2017 Governors Arts Ellen McCulloch-Lovell Award in Arts Education) and Daniel Bruce (Professional Musician and Conductor of the Burlington Civic Symphony). Performances will be held at the Valley Players Theater, Route 100 in Waitsfield, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. “The Last Five Years” tells the powerful story of Cathy and Jamie, two New Yorkers who dive headfirst into a marriage fueled by the optimism that comes from finding “the one.” However, in a city where professional
details When: Feb. 2-11, Fridays-Sundays Friday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m.
Where: Valley Players Theater, Route 100, Waitsfield Tickets: $20 evening shows; $16 matinees Contact: (802) 583-1674 or valleyplayers.com
and personal passions collide and only the strongest relationships survive; navigating the waters of love and matrimony can sometimes prove to be too much.
end. Funny, honest and intimate, and with an exuberantly romantic score, “The Last Five Years” takes a bold look at one couple’s hope that love endures the test of time.
Sung from their individual points of view, Cathy’s journey is told from ending to beginning, and Jamie’s from beginning to
Tickets ($20 for evenings, $16 matinees) are available through the Valley Players by calling (802) 583-1674 or online at valleyplayers.com.
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IN TOWN Vergennes Opera House hosts the ‘best’ films MIDDLEBURY NEW FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL BRINGS TWO FILMS TO VARIOUS THEATERS AROUND THE STATE
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he Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival (MNFF) is bringing two of their 2017 “Best of the Fest” awardwinning films to various theaters and town halls across Vermont. The Vergennes Opera House will host the films on Friday, Feb. 2, beginning at 7 p.m.
Friday’s features will open with the short, “An Autobiography,” followed by the feature film, “Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story.” “We are pleased to partner with the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival and allow our Vergennes-area audience an opportunity to enjoy these stellar films made by first and second-time filmmakers,” said Gerianne Smart, Vergennes Opera House president and board member of the film festival.
ABOUT THE FILMS “Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story” is Alexandra Dean’s brilliant documentary that tells the story of the celebrated Hollywood star, Hedy Lamarr, who secretly devised groundbreaking technologies during WWII that contributed to the later development of cell phones, Bluetooth and WIFI. “Bombshell” won the Audience Award – Best Feature at MNFF3 and was also the recipient of MNFF’s inaugural Clio Visualizing History Prize for the Advancement of Women in Film. (90 minutes)
Hedy Lamarr stars in “Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story” showing at the Vergennes Opera House on Friday following the short “An Autobiography.” Both films earned top prizes during the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival.
“An Autobiography” is Mari Mantela’s warm and sharply observed Finnish comedy. This film lovingly portrays a take-charge woman on the brink of retirement, who knows a lot about the inner workings of cars but very little about herself. “An Autobiography” took home the Audience Award - Best Short at MNFF3. (36 minutes)
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students (18 or younger) and are available online via vergennesoperahouse.org or at the door on Friday evening. For more info contact info@ vergennesoperahouse.org or call (802) 877-6737.
one two three THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS WEEK “QUILTERS, THE MUSICAL” RESCHEDULED
GRACE KELLY COMES TO MIDDLEBURY WITH NEW JAZZ
BRISTOL’S ART ON MAIN LAUNCHES NEW CLASS SERIES
Regrettably, the Middlebury performance of “Quilters, The Musical,” which was originally scheduled for Jan. 20, had to be cancelled due to the illness of several cast members.
Mark your calendars for Friday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m. That’s when Grace Kelly will bring her original jazz to Middlebury College’s Mahaney Center for the Arts. At only 25 years old, she has released 10 albums and headlined more than 700 shows in 30 countries. Tickets are $28 for adults; $22 for Middlebury College faculty, staff, emeriti and alumni; $10 for youth 18 and under; and $6 for Middlebury College students, and are on sale at 802-443-MIDD (6433) or middlebury.edu/arts/tickets.
For the first time, Art on Main in Bristol will be offering art and craft classes. Beginning in February, six classes will be offered including collage with Valerie Dearing, paper marbling with Jane Ploughman, terrarium design with Susan Goldstein, intro to drawing with Deborah Holmes, watercolors with Ginny Joyner, discovering poems with Karla Van Vliet and Annie Perkins. Classes are varying lengths and costs. For more info call (802) 453-4032.
The performance has been rescheduled for Sunday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m., at the Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Court, Middlebury. Admission by free will offering.
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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 locallysourced food and drink, including beer, wine, craft cheeses, produce, and more will be served. Free and open to the public. 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.
CRAFTS 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.
DANCE 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.
FILM COLLABORATIVE VIDEO SCREENING IN MIDDLEBURY. 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.
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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. “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 award-winning 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.” “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
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“Dry Quarry Stream,” by Rory Jackson
The Porter Medical Center Auxiliary will host its annual fundraising event “An Evening for Porter” on Thursday, Feb. 8, from 6-8 p.m., at Edgewater Gallery at the Falls in Middlebury. The highlight of the event will be a raffle drawing for the original Rory Jackson painting, “Dry Quarry Stream,” which was donated by the Edgewater Gallery to support the fundraising efforts of the Auxiliary. The event will feature food and drinks from Two Brothers Tavern, as well as cocktails by Aqua ViTea Spirits. Tickets to the event are $35. Tickets to enter the raffle are $10. All profits from the event and raffle sales support programs at Porter Medical Center. More at portermedical.org/tickets.
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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. “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.
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 802897-7031 or judystevens@shoreham.net. MEET MR. BIXBY! IN VERGENNES. Sunday, Feb., 11, 2 p.m., Bixby Library, 258 Main St. Ever wonder why our five-town library is named the Bixby? Or maybe why it has such a beautiful and unusual stained-glass dome? Please join us for an entertaining and informative “reenactment” of how the library came to be and what it is currently doing to be a vital resource for our community. All are welcome. Refreshments. More info contact Gail at 802-425-4505.
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MILITARY WHIST IN LINCOLN. Friday, Feb. 2, 6:45 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. The kick-off 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.
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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
TEN BELOW VARIETY SHOW IN BRISTOL. Saturday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m., Holley Hall. Comedy, music, M O T I V AT I O N storytelling, dance, and other unexpected pleasures. $10 suggested donation to support the Lawrence Memorial Library. 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
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Open mic sign up call 802-388-9782. GRATEFUL DEAD FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR WORKSHOP IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, Feb. 4, 1–2:30 p.m., Otter Creek Yoga, Marble Works. Jeffrey Pepper 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. 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@brandon-music.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.
THEATER “PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE” ON STAGE IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, Feb. 8, Friday, Feb. 9, and Saturday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Opening night for the Middlebury Community Players’ production of Steve Martin’s longrunning 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 (discounted tickets on opening night), available at Town Hall Theater Box Office MondaySaturday, noon to 5 p.m. or 802-382-9222.
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Meet the chef
Nathan Davis from Rough Cut in Middlebury
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hen you think of China and Chinese food, Americanstyle barbecue probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But Shenzhen (a city with almost 12 million people just outside of Hong Kong) is where chef Nathan Davis got his BBQ chops.
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“There are a lot of ex-pats in Shenzhen who want Western food,” said Davis, who returned home to Middlebury in May after six years in China. “It was an upscale and popular place.” In mid-November, Davis took over as head chef for Middlebury’s own barbecue restaurant Rough Cut. Davis got his start as a 15-year-old washing dishes at Fire & Ice. “It was me and a bunch of friends from our basketball team,” said Davis, now 36 years old. “It was a great environment for a team. The motto was ‘harder, faster, more efficient.’ I loved it.” During his time at Middlebury Union High School (and after), Davis worked in several local kitchens, including Neil and Otto’s, Bobcat Cafe, Fire & Ice and Two Brothers Tavern. As luck had it, in 2004 the chef at Two Brothers was on his way out and offered the role to Davis. “They put me in charge at 23 years old with John D’Avignon,” said Davis. “I was young and there were things I didn’t know. John and I shared the responsibilities, and our styles and work ethics complimented each other — we made a pretty good team. “That’s how I learned to cook,” Davis continued. “Chefs would try to push me to be better and I took risks — like taking that job at 23.” After almost two years at the tavern, Davis
Nathan Davis is the head chef at Rough Cut in Middlebury. He took over from the original chef in mid-November and has been perf
got a six-month gig in Puerto Rico with East Island Excursions putting all the food and beverages together for the day-trips. Then returned to Washington state, where he cooked Kosher meals for a second summer at a kids’ summer camp.
was in the same location on Main Street as Rough Cut is now — but that didn’t last long. So, Davis volunteered at the teen center, worked for WRMC (the Middlebury College radio station) and cooked on the line at Fire & Ice.
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IN CASE YOU DIDN’T KNOW, ROUGH CUT IS HOME TO A MECHANICAL BULL AND PADDED RING. ENTHUSIASTS MEET SUNDAY NIGHTS TO TEST THEIR SKILLS. THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? COME FIND OUT AND JOIN THE BULL LEAGUE! PRIZES ARE AWARDED FOR TIME AND PERFORMANCE.
In a little over a year, Davis visited Cairo, Dubai, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Spain, Japan, Mexico and China on tour with shows. Davis boomeranged back to Vermont, where he returned to kitchens — this time cooking breakfast for the Hostel Tevere in Warren and dinner for Timbers at Sugarbush Mountain Resort. “What we needed in that area was a place for locals to eat,” Davis said. So he teamed up with a former coworker and together they started Pine Tree Pub — a place for “averageJoe types to get quality, affordable grub.” If you haven’t seen the pattern yet, Davis has a habit of taking a break from the kitchen every few years to recharge. After getting the Pine Tree Pub up and running, it was time to take a break again.
After about three years working the warehouse, Davis missed cooking and was getting offers to cook in restaurants in China.
“I had just gotten another offer to work for the teen center,” he said. “It was a huge bummer to not take that.” Instead, Davis went to Florida to work on a show. He ended up having a knack for learning the mechanics of the oversized character heads, took a weekend course in fixing them, and proceeded to travel all around the world helping fix these heads.
In May of 2017, Davis returned home just in time to roast a pig for his aunt’s wedding. For a few months he was a chef-for-hire in a bunch of area kitchens, and then in midNovember an offer came from Rough Cut co-owners Sean Flynn, Ben Wells and Sara Giard. “A wise man once said, ‘Never turn down a meeting,’” Davis said. “So I never turn down a meeting.”
“THE CREW I ADOPTED IN THE KITCHEN IS FANTASTIC... I TRY TO SPOIL THESE GUYS WHENEVER I CAN.” — Nathan Davis
Now 2011, Davis got a call from a Middlebury College friend who was running a supply chain business in China. He invited Davis to move overseas and help him run his warehouse.
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“I worked for two years with Bubba Mac’s Smokehouse BBQ and another year for the BAIA Group, which had four restaurants,” Davis explained. Managing the fast-paced, high-volume demands of four big-city kitchens is stressful enough, now think about navigating it all in a foreign language … and that language is Mandarin. “I ran four kitchens simultaneously without being able to read or write.” Thankfully, Davis can speak Mandarin
After meeting Wells and Giard, Davis was on board as the new chef, replacing original chef Brandon Perry.
“The crew I adopted in the kitchen is fantastic,” Davis said, complimenting the talents of his sous chef Mike Chively, Nate Mans and part-time dishwashers. “It’s really hard to find good talent in this industry,” said Davis, citing drug addictions as one of the major hurdles. “Plus there just aren’t as many 15- and 16-year-olds jumping into the dish pit as there were when I was young … So, I try to spoil these guys whenever I can.” Davis changed the menu when he arrived and has been tweaking it since. He’s changed the procedures, cook times and rubs; added smoked half chicken, fried pickles, smoked wings and brisket chili; and focused on the vegan and vegetarian options. “I wanted to be sure to give that part of the menu some thought and design some good options,” Davis said, highlighting the acorn squash and smoked jackfruit sandwich — it has the consistency of pulled pork. “I love cooking good food for my community,” Davis added. “I’m stoked to be here with such a fun group of people.”
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OWN HALL
Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT Tickets: 802-382-9222 www.townhalltheater.org Preservation Fee: $1-$2 per ticket
Sat 2/3 2pm $15/$10 Students
THE OPERA HOUSE
The Opera House surveys a remarkable period of the Metropolitan Opera’s rich history and a time of great change for New York. Featuring rarely seen archival footage, stills, recent interviews, and a soundtrack of extraordinary Met performances, the film chronicles the creation of the Met’s storied home.
Thu–Sat 2/8–10 @ 7:30pm; Sun 2/11 @ 2pm $12 Thu/$17 Fri–Sun MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY PLAYERS
PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE
Comedian Steve Martin’s absurd comedy of historical fiction finds Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso meeting in a bar in Paris in 1904, the year before Einstein’s theory of relativity and Picasso’s transition into cubism.
Wed 2/14 11am $13/ $8 Students GREAT ART WEDNESDAYS
DAVID HOCKNEY
AT THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS Widely considered Britain’s most popular artist, David Hockney is a global sensation with exhibitions in London, New York, Paris and beyond, attracting millions of visitors worldwide.
Sat 2/17 1pm $24/ $10 Students
EXHIBITS 10 YEARS: THE CAMERON PRINT PROJECT. On view Jan. 9-April 29, featuring 29 works of art produced over the past decade in a series of annual collaborations between visiting artists and advanced printmaking students. The Middlebury College Museum of Art, located in the Mahaney Center for the Arts, Route 30, Middlebury. (802) 443-5007 or museum.middlebury.edu. ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN AND EARLY EUROPEAN ART. Ongoing exhibit, highlighting an Egyptian Old Kingdom relief and an early fifteenth-century Italian panel painting. Lower Gallery at the Middlebury College Museum of Art, 72 Porter Field Road, Middlebury. (802) 443-5007. CREATIVE SPACE WINTER SHOW. On view Jan. 1-Feb. 22, featuring the work of over 40 Vermont artists in all types of media including oils, acrylics, encaustics, prints, glassware, woodenware and jewelry. Creative Space Gallery, 214 Main Street, Vergennes. (802) 877-3850 or creativespacegallery.org. STUDENT ART SHOW. On view Feb. 2-27, featuring the annual show of new artwork by local students from grades K to 12. An opening reception will be held Friday, Feb. 2, 5-7 p.m. Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center St, Brandon. (802) 247-4956 or brandonartistsguild.org. UP HOME. On view Jan. 16-March 31, featuring hand-colored photographs by Susanne and Neil Rappaport of Minnie Griswold and her perfectly preserved life in Pawlet. Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St, Middlebury. (802) 388-4964 or vermontfolklifecenter.org. WHILE THE TREES RUN. On view Feb. 1-March 11, featuring NoDa’s stable of artists and introducing two new Californian artists: Katie Ruiz and Heather Gordon. Northern Daughters Fine Art Gallery, 221 Main St, Vergennes. (802) 877-2173 or northerndaughters.com.
L’ELISIR D’AMORE
MET IN HD — Soprano Pretty Yende debuts a new role at the Met as the feisty Adina, opposite Matthew Polenzani. Bartlett Sher’s production is charming, with deft comedic timing, but also emotionally revealing. Scott Morrison will give a free talk at 12:15pm in the studio.
Sun 2/18 2pm $12 MIDDLEBURY NEW FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL
I AM EVIDENCE
A riveting and timely documentary of four sexual assault survivors whose rape kits went untested for years, following them as they navigate their way through the criminal justice system and learn that, so often, the system is broken.
Wed 2/21 – Fri 2/23 7:30pm $18
DADDY LONG LEGS
THE MUSICAL A heartwarming Cinderella story about a witty and winsome young woman and her mysterious benefactor, Daddy Long Legs is a beloved musical in the spirit of Jane Austen, The Brontë Sisters and Downton Abbey.
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“The Waiting Room,” by Katie Ruiz, is part of the new exhibit at Northern Daughters Gallery in Vergennes.
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MUSIC LC Jazz Band thaws winter blues with free concert
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inters can be quite long so the Friends of the Vergennes Opera House and the musicianmembers of the LC Jazz Band have teamed up to present a free concert on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m.
Dubbed the “Winter Thaw” concert, the organizers hope to entice locals out of their homes and into the warmth of the historic theater to enjoy an evening of fantastic music. Dancing (swing
or otherwise) is also encouraged. “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.” The free tickets are available online at vergennesoperahouse.org or by calling (802) 877-6737 (leave your name, phone number and the number of tickets requested — limit is four per caller). Donations are welcome at the door and will benefit the LC Jazz school scholarship fund. All unclaimed tickets will be released to folks waiting at the theater, after 6:40 p.m., on the evening of the concert. Don’t miss this concert — it’s sure to take the winter chill out of your bones.
live music CYNTHIA HUARD AND FRIENDS. Thursday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury. JARV & MISTER BURNS. Saturday, Feb. 3, 10 p.m., Notte, Middlebury. JUKEBOX TIME MACHINE WITH THE GRIFT. Saturday, Feb. 10, 5-9 p.m., Notte, Middlebury. MASEFIELD PERKINS BOLLES. Saturday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m., Hatch 31, Bristol. PAUL ASBELL. Saturday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. TOAST. Saturday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Notte, Middlebury. ALEX SMITH AND JACOB BRILLHART. Saturday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m., Burnham Hall, Lincoln. HAVE A GIG YOU WANT PUBLISHED?
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Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers and Wendy Sassafras Ramsay will perform at the Ripton Community Coffee House this Saturday evening.
Pepper and Sassafras flavor Ripton Coffee House with music
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his Saturday, Feb. 3, the Ripton Community Coffee House welcomes Pepper and Sassafras.
Who? It’s Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers and Wendy Sassafras Ramsay, a duo of great music and thought. “Wendy is as sassy as sassafras. Jeffrey is the antithesis of hot pepper: gentle and thoughtful,” reports Gail Brett, of Park Coffee House in upstate New York. “Together they stir up great music — clever, funny, and thought provoking, with an easy rapport with the audience.” 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, Pepper and Sassafras was selected as Best Duo finalist at FreshGrass 2016 and the New Voices winner at the Turtle Hill Folk Festival. Come see them live on Saturday. The evening will begin with open mic at 7:30 p.m. with the feature performers following. Admission is $10, or $15 if you’re feeling generous; kids under 12 are $3. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more info visit rcch.org. To sign up for open mic call (802) 388-9782.
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the movie THE GREATEST SHOWMAN — RUNNING TIME: 1:45 — RATING: PG After opening to middling reviews, “The Greatest Showman” has become one of the surprise hits of the season and no one seems to know why. On one level, it is a chronicle of the rise of P.T. Barnum from a young unemployed man to creator of what Americans remember as “The Greatest Show on Earth.” On another, it tells the tale of the circus that toured the country by train for spectators who could never get to New York. Why do audiences love the movie after so many critics dismissed it? Think about what Barnum did that was celebrated all those decades ago. The core of his early circus was known as his freak show — a group of disfigured humans to be stared at by audiences. The elephants that eventually opened his show as it grew are now protected. Carrying the animals and performers cross country by train is now considered cruel. Gradual but enormous changes in our culture began to demand more respect for both people and animals. Hugh Jackman stars in “The Greatest Showman” (2017).
What people find in this movie is an old-fashioned movie musical that is magical in many ways. Both the acting and the score lift audiences into the story for two hours of pure pleasure as we revisit the spectacle. The movie sizzles on the performances of its actors. Those formerly known as “the freaks” are brought to life by fine actors who let us get to know them as unique people rather than as a side show. We root for Zac Efron’s Phillip Carlyle as he grows from supporting pal to real strength. We cheer quietly for P.T.’s wife Charity (Michelle Williams) as she leaves her affluent family for life with an unemployed man with a dream. We find real joy as the gang known as freaks become a real force in the film. And Hugh Jackman builds and sustains the fun with his singing, dancing and determination. He creates the infectious myth that Barnum began.
you, Benjamin Pasek and Justin Paul for the music that is the heart of the movie and never dims. It is old fashioned in the best of ways as it carries all of us back to another time. On a personal note, while at college I watched the Ringling Bros. circus train cross the Hudson River while marveling at the giraffes with their long necks sticking straight up from the open car. When I decided after set up to crawl under the side of the tent for fun, I came up under the belly of an enormous elephant in a long line of them and scurried through his feet with the hope he wouldn’t lift one to smash me. The fun and the charm of this new movie is the mix of Hugh Jackman and the music. Let yourself go for two hours. It’s carnival time. — Reviewed by Joan Ellis
The music, dancing and singing are unfailingly terrific and I, for one, was very glad to be sitting there with a sentimental tear in my eye. Thank
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OF THE BEST NEW COMING-OF-AGE NOVELS The Heart’s Invisible Furies, by John Boyne
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Neon in Daylight, by Hermione Hoby David Alexander Green is that rare type — a fictional character you come to know and care about instantly. He’s the white boy, well, one of two, on his first day of middle school. Within just a few pages, the author paints a vivid, original and real portrait. I was instantly invested in watching this young teen navigate the challenging path ahead. As with all coming-of-age novels, the path is the journey. Dave navigates through the subtle complexities of loyalty and friendship as well as societal expectations and the nature of belonging. The premise is real and the cast of characters is unforgettable. Sam Graham-Felsen’s debut novel does a brilliant job recreating the realistic voice of the titular Dave Green, and surrounding him with believable friends, inserting him in memorable experiences, and letting the readers glimpse a world they may not otherwise be privy to. Set in Boston, Mass. in 1992, this is a genuinely enjoyable read that none the less opens one’s eyes to the inner lives of kids in our (almost) present day culture. — Reviewed by Jenny Lyons of The Vermont Book Shop in Middlebury
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HOME Humidity can make homes more comfortable DON’T LET WINTER DRY YOU OUT. PROTECT YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR HOME HEALTH TOO BY ADDING A HUMIDIFIER
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entral heating and cooling systems have revolutionized the way homeowners make their homes comfortable. But many people find that heating and cooling systems have a tendency to make areas in their homes more dry than they would be if the windows were open.
the house. The water will evaporate slowly into the home. Another and similar tactic is to boil a large tea kettle or pot of water to distribute moisture throughout a space.
Without adequate indoor humidity, static electricity proliferates, and living environments may not be as pleasant as they could be. Think itchy skin, nose bleeds, chapped lips… you get the idea.
HUMIDIFIERS
Not only is dry air not great for your health, it can also can affect the structure of a home. Dry air will pull moisture from wherever it can be sourced, including wood structures in a home. This may cause walls and door jambs to shift and floors to creak. Even wood furniture can bend and crack if indoor conditions are especially dry. Homeowners can remedy dry air in various ways. Some methods are relatively simple, while others may require substantial financial investments and even some renovation.
DIY REMEDIES Do-it-yourself remedies are simply ways to put moisture in the air. One of the easiest steps is to put bowls filled with water in front of or on heating registers or radiant heating units in
When showering, leave the door to the bathroom open to distribute steam throughout the house. For those who use the tub, allow the water to cool off and evaporate before pulling the drain.
Humidifiers come as whole-house central units or portable devices. Portable units can be moved from room to room depending on where moisture is needed the most. These humidifiers hold a predetermined volume of water and mist it into the air when the unit is on. Central humidifiers work with the home’s HVAC system. They are hardwired and plugged into the system. Water vapor is introduced into the air that will be forced through vents throughout the house. These systems work on the whole house at once, making them quite efficient. Many experts advise homeowners to keep their indoor home humidity between 40 and 60 percent for ultimate comfort. Investing in a hygrometer to measure relative humidity will help homeowners keep humidity at a level that produces a pleasant and comfortable environment. — MetroCreative
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entury 21 Jack Associates, The Jackson Group in Vergennes is proud to announce that it has welcomed Will Benton, a new sales agent, to its team.
Benton was born and raised in Addison County and graduated from the University of Vermont in 2009 with a degree in Business Administration. He is a member of the PGA of America and has spent the last four years as the Director of Golf at the Basin Harbor Club. Understanding the everchanging technology landscape in the real estate industry and being customer service oriented are Benton’s strongest abilities. He plans to work with first-time home buyers.
Tips for Sellers Buying a home is emotional and you want to make sure your house pulls at the heartstrings the minute the potential buyer lays eyes on it.
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Benton joins an experienced team of Realtors: Lynn Jackson, Broker; Michael Johnston, Broker and Susan Burdick, Realtor.
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Construction Management Classes Want to take your construction skills to the next level? This series of classes is intended to help working or aspiring construction professionals advance their skills. Sign up for individual classes or take 10% off if you take the whole series. For more information, call 382-1004. Reading Residential & Light Commercial Blueprints Mon; 4:30-6:30P; Feb 26-Mar 26; 10 Hrs; $155; Instructor Bryan Waters of Addison Residential Design Management. This course will help build the skills of those working in or entering the construction field by teaching how to interpret common construction drawings including site and building plans, elevations, sections, mechanical drawings and schematics, exploded views, and specification documents. Emphasis will be placed on understanding construction documents in the applications that individual students encounter them. Includes architect’s scale and reference guide. Communication Using Google Docs Wed; 5:00-7:00P; Mar 21-Apr 4; 6 Hrs; $75. Are you communicating effectively with clients and contractors using Google Docs? This series of classes will start with the basics of creating a document and lead you through the key components to make your documents look professional by setting the margins, fonts, and colors you need; share editing or reading privileges by applying the proper sharing settings as needed; insert images, tables, and equations; and provide comments on the document to co-workers or clients. Each class will have guided instruction and time to apply the skills to a document of your choice for use in your particular area. Critical Path Scheduling (Still seeking instructor, call if interested in teaching or being notified if this class will run) Wed; 4:30-6:30P; Mar 7-Mar 14; 4 Hrs; $50. This series of classes will introduce the basics of Critical Path Scheduling in the construction setting. Software such as MS Project, MS Excel, and Ganttify will be demonstrated and explored. Intermediate Level MS Excel Tue; 5:00-7:00P; Mar 20, 27 & Apr 3; 6 Hrs; $75. Need help creating or formatting spreadsheets for construction applications? This series can help you get more comfortable with using Excel for critical path scheduling, take-offs, timesheets, estimating, and more. Take-Offs and Estimating (Still seeking instructor, call if interested in teaching or being notified if this class will run) Mon; 4:30-6:30P; Apr 2, 9 & 16; 6 Hrs; $75. Learn about available tools for estimating including the Construction Master, vendor apps, and others. Develop good estimating skills including consistency and documentation.Create an accurate estimate quickly and learn how to avoid the common mistakes in estimating and quantity takeoffs. OSHA General Industry Please call to express interest. Eight hours of online classroom support available 8:00-3:00 weekdays or evenings by appointment; $150. This online training course consists of 13 interactive modules discussing workplace safety and procedures. Students who successfully complete all modules will receive an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Card. Hazard Analysis for Critical Control Points (HACCP) Eight hours of online classroom support; $300. Please call to express interest. Learn how to minimize food safety hazards in a food processing environment and create a HACCP plan. International HACCP Association certification is awarded with a passing final exam grade.
Register using one of the following ways: • WALK IN - 8 AM to 3 PM, Monday-Friday • FAX IN - (802) 388-2591 • BY MAIL OR PHONE - (802) 382-1004 • ONLINE at www.hannafordcareercenter.org/ adult-education You will not be contacted unless class is cancelled. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Intro to Residential Construction Tue; 5-7P; Feb 13-Apr 3; 16 Hrs; $245. This class is intended to build participants’ knowledge of basic construction for employment, self-reliance, or communicating with construction professionals. Two hour sessions will be divided between class time and shop time. No prior experience necessary, but ability to read a tape measure is helpful. Work shoes and long pants required. Topics covered include: • Carpentry and light construction vocabulary • Hand and power tool use and safety • Intro to scale drawings and blueprints • Basic framing including floor, wall, door, window, rafter, & roof layouts • Familiarity with construction and job site math Shielded Metal Arc Welding I Scheduled Fall 2018; 30 Hrs; $550. Please call to express interest in a Spring 2018 class. A beginner course to introduce students to the art and science of welding. Focus is developing hands-on proficiency. This process commonly known as “stick welding” is the standard for a variety of industries and applications. Hands-on practice with supervisor instruction ensures students develop proper technique. Also includes intro to MIG, TIG and cutting.
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Licensed Nurse Assistant Program (LNA) Mon & Wed; 5-8:30P; Mar 19- May 26; $1,920. Additional $150 needed for LNA License application and testing fees. A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to enroll in this class. This course will prepare the student to apply for Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) licensure with the State Board of Nursing. The program is targeted to individuals who are interested in beginning level skilled position in healthcare and immediate employment. Official signed verification of immunizations/titers is mandatory and must be presented to the instructor. A criminal background check may be required prior to clinical placement or employment. Web Design Mon; 6-8P; Feb 26-Apr 23; 18 Hrs; $225. Need to create a website for your business or hobby? This is the class for you! We will start with the basics of planning and designing an effective website and then cover topics such as what are the many different Web Design Tools out there? What is HTML and why do I need to know it? We will learn about text and graphics in web design; applying appropriate color, fonts, images, image maps and hotspots, links, tables and lists and much more.
Shielded Metal Arc Welding II Mon & Wed; 5:30-8P; Feb 26-Apr 4; 30 Hrs; $600. Designed to enhance SMAW welding skills and either prepare students for taking structural steel welder performance qualification test(s) or expand skills to include TIG and MIG welding. Prerequisite: SMAW Level I or instructor permission. Combined tuition: $1,100 for SMAW Level I & Level II
MS Excel Classes Take individually for $75 each or sign up for all three for $200.
CDL Driver Training Begins May 14; $5200 for Class A; $3500 for Class B. The Hannaford Career Center has teamed up with Giroux General Transport of Barre to offer classroom and behind-the-wheel CDL driver training in Middlebury. More information available at www.cdlschoolinvt.com. Call HCC at 382-1004 for scholarship and financing options. Clean driving record, background check, and random substance testing required.
Excel 2 - Intermediate Tue; 5-7P; Mar 20, 27 & Apr 3; 6 Hrs; $75. Sorting & filtering; functions and advanced formulas; charts & graphs.
Forklift Operator Safety Training Please call to express interest. Class will be scheduled when minimum class size is met. Four hours; $100. Designed for all powered “lift truck” operators in manufacturing, construction and retail. The course will cover an overview of the regulations (29 CFR 1910.178), training requirements, forklift basics and characteristics, operating rules of the road, truck inspection (hands-on), dock safety, parking, and the stability triangle. Fundamentals of Natural Gas Mon & Wed; 5:30-8:30P; Feb 26-Mar 28; 30 Hrs; $600. Required for State of Vermont Certification, course focuses on subjects critical to ensuring the safe and efficient use of natural gas. The subjects will be presented through lectures, videos, demonstrations, and weekly tests. This course is not a hands-on course designed to train students to become service technicians, therefore students should have related field experience. Under the Fire Prevention and Building Code, there is a state requirement that anyone who installs, repairs or maintains natural gas equipment must obtain training and certification in natural gas. The Fire Prevention Division of the Vermont Department of Labor and Industry is the regulating body for this program. What you will learn: Combustion Theory, National Fuel Gas Codes, Venting, Hazard Recognition, Carbon Monoxide, Electricity, and Natural Gas Appliances. Small Engine Repair Tues; 6-8P; Feb 27-Apr 3; 12 Hrs; $144. Learn small engine repair for your business or hobby. This class will combine classroom instruction with shop time to learn small engine repair basics while working on your own small engine project (pending instructor approval). Topics covered include: • Routine preventative maintenance • Trouble shooting and diagnostics • Standard procedures and tool use • Engine theory and operation
Excel 1 - Introduction Tue; 5-7P; Feb 27, Mar 6 & 13; 6 Hrs; $75. The basics - the Interface; cut, copy & paste; formatting; basic formula and Fill Handle.
Excel 3 - Advanced Tue; 5-7P; Apr 10, 17 & 24; 6 Hrs; $75. T3-D formulas; subtotals; data analysis & pivot tables. Makerspace Under Construction Do you want to explore your interests, make something from nothing, and feed your maker mindset? Over the next 6 months, we are hoping to generate enough interest to begin hosting Makerspace opportunities in some of the HCC program labs. A Makerspace is a place where anyone with an interest has the chance to make, learn, and explore their creativity and undiscovered talent by accessing a range of high tech and low tech tools. This will most likely start with our Engineering/ CAD lab and expand to include Woodshop, Welding Lab, and Machine Shop as interest permits. The HCC Makerspace would have a monthly membership fee and a one-time safety training requirement for each lab used. Please email Len Schmidt at lschmidt@pahcc.org for further information. Adult Education classes in Welding meet the Makerspace safety training requirement for that lab, and Intro to Residential Construction can fulfill the safety training requirement for use of the Woodshop. Please call 382-1004 if you would like to join the Makers email list and we will keep you informed as this exciting opportunity develops!
Cooking and Eating Sustainably Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op Join us each Wednesday from 5:30-7:30P. March 21 - April 25 $30 per class. See full listings and descriptions at: middlebury.coop/participate/workshops-classes/
For more information check out our website www.hannafordcareercenter. org/adult-education
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