Monday, Feb. 13, 2017

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 28 No. 44

Middlebury, Vermont

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Monday, February 13, 2017

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Two candidates eye selectboard in Ferrisburgh Ebel, Armell both point to experience as strong points

Va-va-voom!

• Exotic acts and comedy in the form of the Vermont Burlesque Festival is coming to Town Hall Theater. See Page 10.

Tiger hoopster gets 1,000th point • An MUHS player reached a milestone, and she’s only a junior. See Page 18.

Derby draws 200 to Lake Dunmore • There was a whole lot of fishing going on. See who landed the big ones on Page 2.

Eagles looking to move up in D-II • The Mount Abe girls’ hoop team has been playing well, but faced a challenge at home on Saturday. See Page 16.

Kitchen store is changing hands • The prospective owners of a Main Street business in Middlebury have plenty of experience. See Page 3.

AN ANONYMOUS DONOR has made possible the hiring of Laurie Borden as the Addison Respite Care Home community coordinator. In her new role Borden will coordinate palliative care services in Addison County.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Agencies working together on end-of-life care issues

By JOHN FLOWERS regular visits to the combined total of MIDDLEBURY — It has indeed been five rooms on the Porter Medical Center a fruitful winter for the development of campus that are reserved for end-of-life services for terminally ill patients and their patients. There are four ARCH rooms at families.

Helen Porter Healthcare and First, in January, Porter “We started Rehabilitation Center, and Medical Center officials thinking, Porter Hospital a few years announced that Dr. Diana ‘wouldn’t it be ago launched “The Estuary” Barnard was joining the fold Borden will be available great to have a suite. to lead the hospital’s palliative to address any patient, family staff person to and/or staff issues related to care programming.

Last week, representatives do all this?’” those rooms. from Addison Respite Care — Daphne Jensen ARCH board President Home Ltd., known as ARCH, Daphne Jensen, by default, had announced that an anonymous donor will been doing a lot of chores related to the five be underwriting the costs — on a one-year Porter rooms, Borden noted. trial basis — for a new, part-time worker “We started thinking, ‘wouldn’t it be to coordinate palliative care programming great to have a staff person to do all this?’” with Porter, Hospice Volunteer Services Jensen recalled.

(HVS), and Addison County Home Health As a lean nonprofit, ARCH didn’t have & Hospice. Laurie Borden, an HVS program the resources to hire such a staff person. assistant, will serve in that capacity.

Fortunately, an anonymous Addison (See Palliative care, Page 25) Borden’s new duties will include making

Bristol board chair faces challenge Laliberte, running for first time, takes on Perlee

By GAEN MURPHREE BRISTOL — Come Town Meeting Day on March 7, Bristol voters will be looking at a slate of candidates largely unopposed and largely made up of incumbents.

An important exception will be the choice between selectboard Chair Michelle Perlee and first-time candidate Lance Laliberte — both competing for Perlee’s three-year seat on the Bristol selectboard.

Aside from the Perlee-Laliberte race, there

are no other contests on the Bristol ballot.

Longtime Selectman John “Peeker” Heffernan is running unopposed for reelection to his two-year seat.

Only two other candidates are new to their respective positions: Brian Fox is running for second constable; and Town Clerk and Treasurer Jen Myers is running for delinquent tax collector.

There are also still four vacant spots for (See Bristol candidates, Page 23)

By ANDY KIRKALDY FERRISBURGH — Two candidates who would be first-time selectmen are competing this winter for an opening on the Ferrisburgh selectboard, Dennis Armell and Rick Ebel. Ferrisburgh residents will choose between the two men in Australian balloting on March 7.

Armell and Ebel are seeking to replace Jim Warden, who will step down after 12 years on the selectboard.

Meanwhile, incumbent Selectman Jim Benoit is running uncontested for re-election on the Town Meeting Day ballot.

Armell, 62, has sought a seat on the board previously. He lost a race to current member Red Muir in 2015, and in 2013 was one of six candidates who applied for a vacancy on the board. At that point the board instead chose current member Steve Gutowski to replace John DeVos, who had resigned ARMELL after multiple terms.

Ebel, 67, often a voice at Ferrisburgh town and Addison Northwest School District meetings, is a career school administrator seeking public office for the first time.

The Independent asked both candidates for biographical information, and then what prompted them to run, whether there were specific concerns or issues the hoped to address, and why voters should cast their votes for them.

BACKGROUNDS ARMELL: Armell is a lifelong Ferrisburgh resident and 1972 Vergennes Union High School graduate who attended a trade school for two years and joined the Vermont Army National Guard as a teen. He worked on a Ferrisburgh farm for 17 years, then for 10 years as a department manager at a South Burlington automobile EBEL dealership. After that he joined the Guard full-time and worked for its U.S. Property and Fiscal Office until retiring in 2015.

He has coached baseball, softball and basketball for Ferrisburgh Central School and youth leagues, has been a Hunter Education instructor for the Department of Fish & Wildlife since the early 1970s, and has held (See Ferrisburgh, Page 31)

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COLBY HUTCHINS

JUDGING FROM THE board at Kampersville on Sunday, Feb. 5, the fishing on the first weekend in February was pretty good. More than 200 competitors took part in the annual Lake Dunmore Ice Fishing Derby that Saturday and Sunday.

Photos courtesy of Mike Korkuc, Ashley Wolff and Kampersville Store

Dunmore derby draws fishers of many ages

NORA WARREN

DRAKE FELKL

By JOHN S. McCRIGHT SALISBURY — After seeing only 52 competitors in last year’s Lake Dunmore Ice Fishing Derby due to sub-zero temperatures, and 130 the year before, the 2017 edition of the derby saw a big leap in participation with 192 adult fishers taking part and 20 youth competitors.

“It was huge, we did really well this year,” said Katie Cole of Kampersville Store, which hosted the derby on Feb. 4-5.

Although there was some open water on Lake Dunmore in January, a few days of solid sub-freezing weather leading up to the derby resulted in enough ice to safely hold the event.

On the Saturday and Sunday of the competition, the temperature didn’t rise above 30, there was little or no sun for most of the time and a brisk south wind made it pretty cold for anyone out on the ice without a shanty to keep warm in.

As usual, there was an entry fee that was split up as prize money among the winners for largest pike, trout, salmon, bass and other — as well as kids’ awards.

The only hitch was there were no salmon submitted for awards this year.

Cole said she heard that one fisherman caught a salmon but let it go because he as-

JARED MALZAC

sumed it was too small to bring home any prize money.

“He could have won $750,” Cole said.

With no salmon entries, prizes in all adult categories were raised by $50, so the award was: 1st place $450, 2nd place $350, 3rd place $200 and 4th place $70.

Oliver Huntley brought in the biggest catch of the day — a 13.29-pound catfish. Tyler Tatro won a prize for the largest perch caught by a youngster; it was just under a pound. Jared McGee appeared to be pretty happy with the 5.15-pound pike he caught on his birthday.

The category winners and placers were: Trout: 1. Adam Piper, 9.2 pounds; Clinton LaPlant, 7.09; Tyler Allen, 6.55; Adam Gorton, 5.8.

Pike: 1. Charlie Drury, 8.31 pounds; Jared Malzac, 8.1; Will Leggett, 7.9; Chip Len, 6.87.

Bass: 1. Colby Hutchins, 4.12 pounds; Bob Foley, 3.79; Skyler Germaine, 3.77; Tim Davis, 3.65.

Other: 1. Oliver Huntley, 13.29-pound catfish; 2. Daniel Whitney, much smaller crappy.

Kids: Trout: Sawyer Cadoret, 4.81 pounds; Pike: Drake Felkl, 6.93; Bass: Nora Warren, 3.14; Perch: Tyler Tatro, 0.91.

“SHUT UP AND FISH” SHANTY

WILL LEGGETT

Addison Independent, Monday, February 13, 2017 — PAGE 3

Brandon residents to decide $3M budget

By LEE J. KAHRS BRANDON — The selectboard here has approved the Town Meeting warning and a proposed budget to send to voters.

The proposed $2,999,986 municipal spending plan for fiscal year 2018 includes a 1.8 percent increase in total expenditures, or $53,276, over the current spending plan.

The amount to be raised by taxes, $2,509,066, is up 0.89 percent, or $22,244.

The cost drivers for the fiscal year 2018 budget are centered around stark increases in worker’s compensation insurance and health insurance for town employees.

For instance, more than half of the police department budget increase is due to a $16,000 increase in worker’s comp and $4,000 in increased health insurance costs.

Under Highway, the increase for health insurance is almost $10,000, to $75,300, and worker’s comp rose from $23,300 to $32,250. In order to help balance those increases, the line item for highway fuel is down from $30,000 to $20,000. Mowing costs were cut from $5,800 to $1,000.

Under paving, the town is proposing a $15,000 increase for asphalt and road improvement in the highway budget. There is also a special appropriation that taxpayers will vote on separately that asks for approval to spend $50,000 to pave North Street and Furnace Road in Forest Dale.

It may look like the Brandon town clerk’s office got an infusion of funds, but that is not the case. The line item for the assistant town clerk was moved from the town administration section of the budget to the town clerk section, and shows an increase of $20,000 in wages and a $11,000 increase in health insurance costs associated with that position.

Another reason the town was able to keep the budget increase low was an almost $30,000 increase in revenue. The Recreation Department saw a $5,000 increase in revenue alone. The new solar array in the industrial park is providing an estimated $10,000 in revenue through lease payments and electric power cost savings.

The annual March town meeting will be held on Monday, March 6, at 7 p.m. upstairs in the main hall of the Brandon Town Hall.

Voters will vote on the town budget, the appropriations, and town officers by Australian ballot on Tuesday, March 7, from 7 a.m.7 p.m. downstairs in the lower level of the Brandon Town Hall.

GREG ALEXANDER, LEFT, and Sammy Barnes, center, are selling their downtown Middlebury store, Otter Creek Kitchenware and Electronics, to Kiss the Cook, a Burlington business co-owned by Luke Wight, right. Under the new ownership the store will phase out electronics and expand kitchenware.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

‘Kiss the Cook’ buys local kitchenware store Barnes said in touting the impending sale of the store, which will pump up the kitchenware and dial down the electronics.

Barnes and Alexander started

By JOHN FLOWERS Otter Creek Kitchenware and ElecMIDDLEBURY — Sammy tronics in the Marble Works comBarnes and Greg Alexander have plex soon after moving to Addison been willing to hand over the keys County from the Dallas, Texas, area. to their business if they believe new They did a lot of prior research and ownership can take it to the next discovered county shoppers wanted level. more retail options for And they have found kitchen supplies and ADDISON COUNTY that potential in the electronics. folks at Burlington’s “We knew there was “Kiss the Cook,” who a strong demand for this week are slated to close on a a store of this type in this area,” deal to buy Otter Creek Kitchen- Barnes said. ware and Electronics on MiddleThey stocked their store with an bury’s Merchants Row, the business array of popular kitchen tools, appliBarnes and Alexander launched in ances and cookware made by such 2014. companies as Le Creuset, Lodge, “By combining our resources, Emile Henry and Cuisinart. They’ve we’ll be able to leverage an in- also offered Bose and Sony-brand creased buying power to bring a electronics, including speakers and broader assortment of products,” televisions.

New owners to boost offerings

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Local response was encouraging, so much so that the partners in 2015 moved the store to a coveted retail spot within the iconic Battell Block on Merchants Row. Alexander and Barnes re-evaluated their professional and personal plans last fall. They decided it was time to relocate from Vermont to the Charlottesville, Va., area, to be closer to Alexander’s family. But before leaving, they wanted to transfer the business to another entity that could make it even better. They called Luke and Ashley Wight of Kiss the Cook, and were able to make a deal.

Barnes explained the Wights are well prepared to deal with the challenges of running a small retail store in Vermont.

“You’ve got to deal with vendors and their requirements, and you’ve also got to be competitive with other stores — both the big-box stores and the on-line stores,” Barnes said.

“What we have to do as business

owners is how best to get past those hurdles and provide a way for customers to get the services they need and want. We feel there is still more room for growth and development — but we feel it will happen quicker by combining efforts with a larger store.”

Kiss the Cook has been a family-owned business located on Burlington’s Church Street Marketplace since the early 1990s. It was founded

by Marie Bouffard and Mike Soulia.

The Wights purchased it in 2014.

The Wights have continued Kiss the Cook’s long tradition of offering dependable kitchenware at competitive prices. They carry such items as fry pans, skillets, griddles, grill pans, roasters, specialty cookware, stockpots, woks, a diverse menu of cutlery, cooking tools and bakeware. The store also offers a range of blenders, coffee and tea makers, food processors, mixers, slow cook(See Kitchen store, Page 7)

No contested races on Monkton Town Meeting Day ballot

By GAEN MURPHREE MONKTON — Monkton residents looking ahead to March town meeting will be encouraged to know that a familiar face will be back at the helm.

Ken Wheeling, Monkton town moderator for 40 years before missing the 2016 meeting, will return to the front of the Monkton Central School gym to lead the meeting.

Last year, just weeks before town meeting, Wheeling suffered a stroke and was hospitalized for

months of rehabilitation. In a show of support, Monkton residents re-elected him as 2017 town and school moderator and signed a giant get well card, accompanied by a photo of the waving crowd of well wishers taken on the floor at town meeting.

Voters considering what choices they will make in Town Meeting Day voting will see that Monkton’s ballot holds no contested races for elected positions.

Incumbents are on the slate with no challengers for almost all po-

sitions, including: the two selectboard seats up for a vote (Anne Layne and John McNerney), two of the three elementary school director positions (Kristin Blanchette and Marykate Kelley), town clerk (Sharon Gomez) and town treasurer (William Joos).

A one-year seat on the Monkton Central School board remains unfilled. If no one wins a write-in campaign, the selectboard will appoint a person to the position.

One of the few new faces on the ballot is that of John Brace Sr.

Following Jay Frater’s resignation from the Monkton Planning Commission in January, Brace is running for the remainder of Frater’s three-year term, which ends in March 2019. Also running for an elected position for the first time are new Russell Memorial Library trustee candidates Melanie Cote, Jo-Anne Wisniowski and Sandra May. May was appointed to a vacant trustee position in 2016.

Reporter Gaen Murphree is reached at gaenm@addisonindependent.com.

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A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Guest editorial Trump falls for Putin’s goals

By Haviland Smith Vladimir Putin is a Russian who understands Russian history. He is swayed only by his pragmatism and has a very precise picture of what he wants for Russia in the world today. President Donald Trump has a sparse record on the policy level and can only be measured by his statements since the beginning of the primary campaign.

Keep in mind that Russia is still very much our enemy. The fascinating thing is that Putin’s stated goals seem to be almost completely in harmony with those of Trump. Precisely what are those goals?

NATO If Putin could write his own ticket today he would want to see the end of NATO, which has been a thorn in the side of Russia since its inception in 1949. Trump has called NATO “obsolete.” There is concern here and in Europe that Trump’s comments will not only undermine the European Union, but benefit Russia, which prefers a weak NATO and a strained Europe-U.S. alliance.

Trump, in his distaste for NATO, has made it abundantly clear that he opposes the membership of any of the former Soviet satellite countries in that organization. What this has done is strengthen right-wing political movements in those countries, movements that oppose the E.U. and NATO and their countries’ involvement with them.

EUROPEAN UNION Putin will revel in Britain’s exit from the E.U. and in the chaos it causes. The political swing to the right resulting from the xenophobic European reaction to the refugee flow and the concomitant move away from European political cooperation is clearly approved by Putin. Such is the case in countries like Austria, Italy, Sweden, France, the Netherlands and Denmark.

Trump has negatively dismissed the 28-member E.U. as a “vehicle for Germany.” European officials and analysts say the Trump administration seems to be trying to rewrite the terms of the U.S.-E.U. alliance in ways that are potentially destabilizing for Europe.

SYRIA The flow of refugees from Syria, the rest of the Middle East and Africa to Europe does not bother Putin because that flow also further weakens the E.U. and, through that, NATO. That partly explains the continuing heavy involvement of Russia in the Syrian conflict.

Trump’s Syria strategy, as seen by Foreign Policy, would be a “disaster.” The president-elect wants to fight the Islamic State and to cease support to those fighting President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The main effect of those policies, however, would be to eliminate the moderate opposition to the Assad regime, empower extremism and create chaos across the Middle East.

EAST EUROPE The historical Russian preoccupation with border states like Estonia, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Bulgaria, all of which are showing indications of dissatisfaction with E.U. involvement, is of critical interest to Russia today. One of the causes of that discontent, migration from the Middle East and Africa, is something the Russians would clearly like to foster.

U.S. DOMESTIC Putin would do everything possible to weaken the United States. He would love to see ethnic and religious divisions in the United States grow. He clearly revels in the dissent that now exists in our political system.

Given the first few days of his administration, it is clear that Trump wishes to continue the ideological and political divide that has plagued this country for far too long. His recent edicts on Muslims in the U.S. and his moves in foreign policy have exacerbated the same national divisions.

U.S. INTERNATIONAL Putin would want to see America withdraw from the world, particularly from areas like the Middle East where Russia has had unmet goals for centuries. He would do everything possible to see us lose our ability to affect events abroad.

“America First” — we all know that to be a cornerstone of Trump’s overall policy. What it means in terms of our foreign policy is that we will withdraw from the world. No longer will America be a dominant force, politically economically or militarily, in the international arena.

If you agree with Russian policies as reflected here, then there is no problem.

If you do not, this administration’s policies are a real cause for worry.

Haviland Smith is a retired CIA station chief living in Vermont.

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Calling out

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE STUDENTS chant during a rally on campus on Feb. 3 in support of refugees and opposition to the recent presidential ban on immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries.

The rally was organized by the Middlebury College Muslim Student Association.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Letters to the Editor U.S. must learn from the history of refugee crises Editor’s note: This was sent to President Trump Dear Mr. President, I am writing in response to your executive order barring refugees from Muslim countries. I am a first generation American born child of European Jewish refugees.

My grandfather was brought from Hungary to Antwerp, Belgium, when he was seven years old. He and my grandmother had four children, two daughters and two sons (both of whom were born in England during World War I). In 1939, when World War II started, their

oldest daughter, with her husband and two young children, immigrated to the United States. When Belgium was invaded by Germany in 1940, one of their sons was finishing his thesis for a PhD in Chemistry at the University of Brussels, the other was serving in the Belgium Army and their younger daughter, my mother, was 18.

After a harrowing 14-month journey escaping through Belgium, France and across the Pyrenees to Spain, my grandparents and two of their children were able to get on a refugee boat bound for Cuba. Their

older son, the scientist, had been picked up by the French police, handed over to the Germans and deported — that was all they knew of his fate.

My aunt and uncle, who had been in New York since 1939, began proceedings to bring my grandparents to America. But the State Department refused to give them visas. Why? Because they had a son who was known to have been taken by the Germans, the State Department insisted they could force my grandfather to spy for them in the (See Letter, Page 5)

Addison Independent, Monday, February 13, 2017 — PAGE 5

Porter-UVM deal a plus for all Affiliation would help patients

we need to do whatever is necessary to maintain these services. We don’t simply want the status quo — we all want to grow our serRegarding the proposed affilia- vices and improve access to care.

I am convinced that it will betion between Porter Medical Center and the University of Vermont come increasingly challenging to Health Network: Months of com- offer specialty care as a stand-alone munication and due diligence are community hospital. I’ve been inpaying off. This important project volved first-hand in the recruitment is now in the homestretch. We are of specialty physicians to Porter, close, really close, to a deal that and I can say it is an ongoing chalserves PMC and our community lenge. We will be better served if we partner with a larger organization to well. An update is in order.

Let’s review where we have maintain these critical services for been. One year ago, we started a this community.

Some examples: strategic dialogue With the help of the about Porter’s future.

UVM Health NetWe asked: how do work, we have recently we position Porter to added palliative care, create the best future something we could possible; how do we not do on our own; in assure the strongest oncology, we currently Porter possible, for have two physicians years and years to practicing separately in come; how do we our community. Workbuild a Porter that can ing with UVMHN, offer the absolute best can we expand these services for our paservices to those in our tients/residents, both community living with quality and quantity? the challenges of canFrom the start, and cer? There are other to this day, this jourThis week’s writer opportunities like this ney has been about is Dr. Fred Kniffin, — services our comour patients and the interim president munity needs — all community we serve and CEO of Porter of which will be more — how can we be all Hospital. likely to achieve as a that we can be for our most important stakeholders, our member of a network.

INTEGRATION patients and residents?

Currently we have four elecOne year later, after many, many meetings, extensive review tronic medical record systems on of all available information and, the Porter campus. None commumost important, dozens of forums nicate well with each other, much with our employees, medical staff, less with UVM Medical Center. and community, it’s become clear Half of the patients we care for to those of us responsible for this at Porter receive some portion of decision that partnering with the their care at UVM Medical CenUVM Health Network will create ter. Our work for our patients is opportunities far greater for our deeply connected, while our medorganization and community than ical records remain disconnected. we can reasonably hope to create With this affiliation, the UVMHN would install the EPIC medical reon our own.

Let me explain why we would cord system, a best-of-breed prodconsider this. It is important to re- uct, to provide seamless informamember that if we affiliate, most tion transfer across PMC and with of what you know will remain UVM Medical Center (and other the same. This is not a “merger.” Network hospitals) — a linchpin As a “member” of UVM Health in this negotiation from day one.

Network, we will remain our FACILITIES Porter is like so many commuown separate entity. Our board of directors stays our board of di- nity hospitals and all Vermont rectors, and our leadership team hospitals — we are closing in stays our leadership team. Porter on our 100-year anniversary. We employees remain Porter employ- have some great facilities (surgical ees. We will offer the same ser- services, labor and delivery) and vices and do the same work. Our some facilities that need work. To patients stay the same. In short all be as good as we can be we need the things that make Porter spe- an infusion of capital in the range cial — our workforce, our mis- of $15 million to $20 million to sion, and who we serve all stay update our facilities.

As a standalone community hosexactly the same.

Yet, there are several areas we pital, I can say it will be a long time, are expecting to see change, all (a very long time) before we have the resources to make such an infor the better. vestment. A commitment to make a ACCESS We are very fortunate to have significant capital investment in our available the primary and special- facilities has been another key piece ty care services we currently offer of our negotiations with UVMHN. The project which has been on in our hospital, nursing home and the PMG practices. The commu- our list for nearly a decade is a nity has made it clear to me that medical office building; state-of-

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the-art, comfortable, convenient and efficient for staff and our patients. It makes sense to Porter and to the UVM Health Network, and we have recently agreed on a plan to make it happen.

FINANCES I’ve been asked, “Can we survive on our own?” My response to that question has evolved over time and now is — “yes, but it’s a long perilous path.” We can most definitely get by financially for the foreseeable future (which realistically is three to five years) but there is not much margin for error, and at the risk of continued capital spending suppression. Any misstep, bad event, or major health care policy shift in D.C. could put us in a difficult situation. If we affiliate, we still have to focus on our financial performance. We will not get a free ride. What we will get is a cushion, a safety net so to speak.

What is the price of admission for affiliation? In a word, autonomy. There is no free lunch. After an affiliation, the UVM Health Network will approve our budget and without a doubt have more say in our future than they would have otherwise. There is risk in our future whatever path we choose — let’s choose the path that creates the least risk and the greatest benefit for our community.

What is the road forward?

Our board of directors meets in mid-February to review what we expect to be a final agreement. Our PMC annual meeting is March 15, at which time our community members will review and approve the necessary bylaws changes. An April 1 closing date is possible. It is starting to feel real.

As I stated at the beginning of this message, we are in the homestretch of negotiations. We have completed our due diligence and are very close on the final membership agreement. Once we resolve the final outstanding issues related to Information Technology and more specific language about the proposed EPIC conversion timeline, we will have an agreement which is very attractive to both Porter and UVM Health Network. We will have an agreement with the potential to make Porter as strong as possible, to allow us to offer the best services, both quality and quantity. We will have an agreement which will position Porter to meet our mission of caring for community for many years to come.

This has been a great project, a strong team effort from our board, management, medical staff, employees and community. Last spring I was skeptical. By summer I was curious. By fall, I was cautiously optimistic. I am now excited. We have a great opportunity in front of us; a deal about as good as we could ever hope for to advance our mission. We need to finish this up, celebrate our success, and carry on with the important work of caring for our community.

Letters to the Editor Scott did not collaborate on budget

Governor Scott proposed a radical change to Vermont’s education funding system as the centerpiece of his state budget plan for the coming fiscal year. His request to freeze education spending and put off school budget votes until May would have put school boards in an impossible position. Rep. Dave Sharpe, in his guest editorial in your edition of Feb. 2, laid out a strong case for rejecting the governor’s proposal, and now the legislature has done so.

If the governor had consulted with legislators and school board

members before making his proposal, and if he had allowed more time for implementation, perhaps something could have been made of his proposal. However, Vermont needs to allow time for the provisions of Act 46 to be implemented and tested before making further drastic changes in our educational funding provisions. I hope the governor will now work thoughtfully and constructively with the legislature on crafting next year’s state budget.

Spencer Putnam Weybridge

Letter (Continued from Page 4) United States. Each month my grandparents were summoned to the American embassy in Havana and questioned, “Have you heard from your son? Have you heard from any Germans?” My grandmother would return from the monthly interrogations in hysterics. They weren’t granted visas until 1946. And their son? He had died in Auschwitz, in 1942, which they didn’t know for certain until 1949.

The refugees you refuse to allow into our country now are no different from my family — a middle-aged businessman and his wife, who through depression and war had lost their thriving business, their home, and the brilliant son they had worked to hard to send to university.

During World War II there were plenty of Americans, even famous ones like Charles Lindbergh and

Henry Ford, who distrusted people like my grandparents because they were Jews.

The Muslims you so distrust are no more guilty than my grandfather, and are just as much the victims of forces for which they are not responsible.

However fervent our beliefs become as we mature, our religion is largely the product of the luck of our birth. I am Jewish because I was born to Jewish parents, you are Christian because your parents were. Beyond that accident of birth we all want the same things — safety and peace for our families, the chance to earn a decent living and be part of a supportive and loving community. Please don’t let others live through what my family experienced. We need to learn from history, not repeat it.

Michele Lowy Middlebury

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Obituaries

ADDISON COUNTY

Madeleine Dubois, 87, Shoreham

SHOREHAM — Madeleine Audet Dubois, 87, passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 at the home of her daughter, Suzanne and Neal Palmer, in Shoreham, surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 10, 1929 in Shoreham, the daughter of Amedee and Cordila (Dutil) Audet.

Madeleine graduated from Middlebury High School in June 1947. She met and married George Dubois that same year and began her journey with her husband. They farmed in Addison for 15 years with Marcel and Noella as Dubois Bros.

They lived in Middlebury for five years before purchasing Pine Vu Farm in Orwell, where they farmed until retirement.

Madeleine was a 4-H Leader and MADELEINE DUBOIS a Bone Builders volunteer as well as being an active community member.

She was a loving and giving mother, Memere and sister.

Suzanne (Neal) Palmer, Robert Survivors include her children (Gail) Dubois, Diane (Terry) Norris,

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and Albert Dubois; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Brian (Kate) Palmer, William and Olivia, Karen (Amos) Robinson, Madeleine, Beatrice, Maxwell, Grace, Benjamin Robinson, Rachael Dubois (Casey McGinnis), Hilary Dubois and Wyatt Norris; sister Carmen Desforges; brother Robert (Claire) Audet; sisterin-law Joan Audet; and brother-inlaw Marcel Bilodeau.

Madeleine was predeceased by her husband in 2003, her siblings, Henry, Marcel, Rollande Cloutier and Jeannette Lalonde; and grandsons, James and Daniel Dubois.

A mass for Madeleine was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 326 College St., Middlebury, on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at 10 a.m.

The Rev. William Beaudin officiated. A graveside service will take place at a later date in the spring.

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Thank you both for taking such good care of our Fred.

He is survived by his sisters Priscilla (Pat) Wager of Addison; Anna Margaret Cousino and her partner Kirk Fiske of Middlebury; sisterin-law Lucile (Paquette) Cousino; nieces Rosemarie Huizenga (Chuck) and their children; Michelle Arthur (Paul) and their children; many great and great-great nieces and nephews and many, many friends.

He was predeceased by his parents; his twin brother, Wayne and brother-in-law, Gerry Wager.

A mass was celebrated Monday, Feb. 13 at St. Ambrose Church in Bristol.

Contributions may be made in his memory to St. Ambrose Church Restoration, 11 School St., Bristol, VT 05443 or Bristol Rescue Squad, PO Box 227, Bristol, VT 05443.◊

ROTARY CLUB OF Vergennes President Susan Burdick presents a check to Rev. Phillip Westra, the winner of the Rotary’s Christmas lighting competition last Christmas. Rev. Westra is pastor of the Champlain Valley Christian Reformed Church in Vergennes.

Shoreham to celebrate Shrove Tuesday with feast SHOREHAM — Shrove Tuesday is the day before Lent, which starts on Ash Wednesday. This year Shrove Tuesday is Feb. 28.

Another name for this day, Pancake Day, comes from the old English custom of using up all the fattening ingredients in the house before Lent, so that people were ready to fast during Lent. The fattening ingredients that most people had in their houses in those days were eggs and milk. A very simple recipe to use up these ingredients was to combine them with some flour and make pancakes.

Winfred Cousino, 88, Bristol BRISTOL — Winfred (Fred) H. Cousino, 88, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2017 at Porter Medical Center.

He was born in Bristol, June 21, 1928 the son of John W. and Ruth (Brooks) Cousino. He was a member of St. Ambrose Church and a member of The Knights of Columbus.

Winfred worked for many companies throughout his life primarily in building maintenance, including Bristol Landfill, Drake Smith Co., Fletcher Allen Hospital and retired from Mount Abe High School in 1993.

When he became unable to care for himself he was fortunate to live with caregivers, Kathy and George Forand, in Bristol until they retired in 2016. He was blessed again to be able to go to Peter and Gail Cousino.

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In that tradition, the Shoreham Congregational Church, 28 School Road, Shoreham, will sponsor a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m.

The menu includes pancakes with maple syrup, latkes with applesauce, sausage, home fries, and beverages.

The cost is only $7 for adults, $4 for children, and $20 for a family, and the meal is open to all.

People are also encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the food shelf. Come join in this celebration with food and friendship as we prepare for the season of Lent.

District looks to screen Bristol area 3-year olds WINFRED COUSINO

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The Independent offers a free notice of passing up to 100 words, subject to editing by our news department. Photos with either paid obituaries or free notices cost $10 per photo. Obituaries may be emailed to obits@addisonindependent.com, or call 802‑388‑4944 for more information.

BRISTOL — The Early Education Program of the Addison Northeast Supervisory Union (ANESU) will hold its developmental screenings on Wednesday, March 15, 1-4:30 p.m.

Children will have the opportunity to play in an early childhood classroom using art materials, blocks, puzzles and imaginative play materials. Parents can share information about their child and learn more about their child’s communication, social, play and

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The screening is free and will take about one hour.

ANESU staff will conduct the screening at Bristol Elementary School in the early education classroom. Children three years old by Sept. 1 or four years old not previously screened are invited to attend.

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ORWELL — The General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Vermont (GFWC-VT), which includes the Orwell Fortnightly Club, announces the availability of scholarships for Vermont women who have been homemakers and who have lost their main means of support through separation or divorce from their spouse or the death, disability or long-term unemployment of their spouse.

The scholarships range from $500 to $1,500. Women receiving the awards over the years have come from a wide range of towns in the state.

Eligible women are those in need of education or training to enter the work force. Applicants must submit a specific plan for their education or training.

Applications are due to Betty Haggerty by March 15; her contact information is listed below and on the application.

This is the 24th year of awarding this financial aid, which is funded through contributions from the state federated clubs and from individuals.

The scholarship is named Barbara Jean Barker, late of Poultney, who

served as GFWC-VT president from 1992-1994, and who was instrumental in establishing the program.

Applications for the scholarship are available from Betty Haggerty, l6 Taylor St., Bellows Falls, VT 05101, hubett@hotmail.com, or 802-463-4159. They are also available through federated woman’s clubs in several Vermont towns. The scholarships will be awarded at the state federation’s annual meeting in early May. Locally, in Addison County, contact Lynn Gallagher at lag@shoreham.net.

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“There are a lot of great knife Wight said. “In this day and age, if kissthecook.net. companies out you are a brick-and-mortar retailer, The Wights had there,” Wight said. you need to be a little more of an been keeping an eye “We do a lot of experience for people. We want to out for a chance to “Middlebury homework trying engage our customers in a way that establish another is the to find some great makes us feel like more than an exKiss the Cook lo- quintessential ones.” perience, than just a place to shop.” cation, but saw few The Wights will Kiss the Cook’s prices will reopportunities. Many Vermont town. also try to heighten flect the owners’ efforts to keep Vermont towns with It’s got that large enough retail great community the shopping experi- shoppers in Addison County, acence through special cording to Wight. centers already have feeling. It’s events. The Burl“We want to show that shopping a good kitchenware ington store offers local doesn’t mean over spendstore, Luke Wight got a vibrant at least one product ing,” Wight said. downtown, but explained. demonstration and Meanwhile, Barnes and Alexan“When we explored also plenty of one food product der are preparing for a new chapter where we might open rural areas.” sample per month. of their lives. a store, there seemed — Luke Wight It’s an opportunity “It’s bittersweet,” Alexander to be limitations in to either showcase said. “We love living here, but (rewhat we could do, so some of the products locating) is the right thing to do.” we were focusing on They’ll leave with some good doing the best we could with our they carry, or show people how they can prepare interesting dish- memories. place in Burlington,” he said.

“We certainly have enjoyed evThat all changed when Barnes es using random foods they keep ery aspect of this community and and Alexander told the Wights around the house.

Kiss the Cook earlier this month have come to love the people,” about the availability of their store.

It is established, has a dedicated offered a soup-and-sandwich sam- Barnes said. “We will miss them clientele and is located near Mid- pler to its customers. The store will very much.” offer homemade truffle samples to Reporter John Flowers is at dlebury College.

“As we spoke more and more, it Burlington shoppers around Val- johnf@addisonindependent.com. just seemed like (Middlebury) was a really great fit,” Wight said.

It helps that Wight already has a Addison County Independent good familiarity with Middlebury.

Wight, a native Vermonter, attended South Burlington High School and often played sports in Middlebury.

“I think Middlebury is the quintessential Vermont town,” he said.

FOOTBALL CONTEST “It’s got that great community feeling. It’s got a vibrant downtown, WHOOPS … but also plenty of rural areas.”

Aside from phasing out electronWe had a typo in our ad ics and expanding all things cookannouncing the winners ing, the Wights aren’t planning dramatic changes at Otter Creek of our contest.

Kitchenware — which will soon bear the name “Kiss the Cook.”

Jon Filion was the winner of the “We focus on cooking and food,” $25 gift certificate to 51 Main.

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MONDAY

Black and white cabaret in Vergennes. Monday, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m., Vergennes Union High School.

Enjoy delectable desserts while being entertained by our student musicians as they perform musical numbers in ensembles that they have personally arranged. The proceeds will benefit the school’s music program.

Addison County Right to Life meeting in Middlebury. Monday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish Hall. Addison County Right to Life will meet Monday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. Visitors welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.

For more information call 388-2898 or email L2Paquette@aol.com.

“Rattlesnake in Vermont” program in New Haven. Monday, Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m., New Haven Town Office. Wildlife biologist Doug Blodgett will present New Haven’s armchair naturalist program “Rattlesnake in Vermont.” Sponsored by the New Haven Conservation Commission.

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TUESDAY

The Addison String Trio in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.

Emily Sunderman, Carol Harden and Joy Pile will offer a chamber music program featuring compositions that encourage love and peace on Valentine’s Day. There will be some sweet refreshments too. Free. RSVP to Connie Leach, 388-1220 or cleach@residenceottercreek.com Community Chorus in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 7-8:30 p.m., Mead Chapel. Come join the chorus – in the regular rehearsal location – as they prepare music for the spring concerts in early May. Uplifting music to celebrate the wonder of star-filled nights and an awakening to new possibilities, from a rarely heard song

by Beethoven to breathtaking new works by contemporary American composers. Open to all high schoolers and adults who love to sing.

Plan to attend at least one rehearsal weekly on Sunday and/or Tuesday. Contact conductor Jeff Rehbach, rehbach@middlebury.edu or 989-7355, for details.

Vermont Burlesque festival in Middlebury.

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater.

The Vermont Burlesque Festival will bring its cheeky comedy and titillating acts to Town Hall Theater for a very special Valentine’s Day performance. The doors open at 7 p.m. with live jazz by The Maple Street Six. Tickets $30 for general tickets; $45 for premium tickets that include a bottle of sparkling wine for two and

‘Tangerine’

truffles from Middlebury Chocolates at your table. Tickets available at www.townhalltheater. org, 382-9222, or at the door.

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WEDNESDAY

Cancer prevention talk in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m., EastView in Middlebury.

Dr. Matthew Perchemlides will give a talk titled “Four Key Nutrients for Cancer Prevention.” The talk is open to everyone in the community.

First Wednesday series in Shoreham.

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. In this talk titled “Mad Matt the Democrat,” Vincent Feeney discusses Matthew Lyon — indentured servant, Green Mountain Boy, son-in-law to Thomas Chittenden, land speculator and one of the most colorful characters in Vermont’s early years. Sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council.

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THURSDAY

Classes at EastView in Middlebury.

Thursday, Feb. 16, 3-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury. EastView resident Nick Clifford will facilitate a class on “Saudi Arabia in Transition,” the fourth in an eight-week series.

Open house at Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 16, 4-7 p.m., 51 Charles Avenue and 372 Mainelli Road. View student projects and meet current students, faculty and staff. Call 382-1012 for more information or visit www.hannafordcareercenter.org. Snow date will be March 2.

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FRIDAY

Green Mountain Club walk in Ripton. Friday, Feb. 17, Spirit in Nature Trails in Ripton. Walk or snowshoe at Spirit in Nature Trails in Ripton. Easy 2-3 miles; gently rolling terrain at a moderate pace. Contact Ruth Penfield for meeting time 802-388-5407 or ruthpenfield@gmail.com. For other events visit www.gmcbreadloaf.org.

Opening reception in Brandon. Friday, Feb. 17, 4-7 p.m., Compass Music and Arts Center. An opening reception will be held for the “Prelude to Spring: Botanical Art in Vermont” exhibit, which features the work of three of Vermont’s finest botanical artists: Bobbi Angell, Susan Bull Riley and Stephanie Whitney-Payne. The exhibit runs through April 1.

CD release party in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater. The father/son acoustic

A TRANSGENDER WORKING girl tears through Tinseltown on Christmas Eve, searching for her pimp boyfriend in this 2015 film. This microbudget odyssey through the subcultures of Los Angeles was shot with three smartphones and will be shown Saturday, Feb. 18, at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Dana Auditorium.

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THE VERMONT BURLESQUE Festival will bring its cheeky comedy, titillating acts and acrobat Angelica Cardone here, to Town Hall Theater for a special Valentine’s Day performance on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 8 p.m. The doors open at 7 p.m. with live jazz by The Maple Street Six. Tickets available at www.townhalltheater.org, 382-9222, or at the door. duo of David and Nathan Gusakov whose band is “Last Train to Zinkov” will celebrate their first CD release called “Regeneration.” Tickets $12 and may be purchased at www.townhalltheater. org, 382-9222 or at the THT box office.

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SATURDAY

“Mental Illness and Recovery” workshop in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., CSAC, 89 Main St. The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont (NAMI Vermont) will offer the Mental Illness and Recovery workshop for family members, peers, professionals and community members who want to learn more about mental illness and recovery. Registration is required.

For more information or to register visit namivt. org or email program@namivt.org.

Ladies union rummage sale in New Haven.

Saturday, Feb. 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., New Haven Congregational Church. There will be a ladies union rummage sale with clothes and books only at the New Haven Congregational Church.

For more information contact Carol 453-5059.

Come sing in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2-4:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society meeting hall. Interested singers will gather together to learn and sing the march “anthem” that went viral at the Women’s March in Washington D.C. on Jan. 21. All are welcome. Free. Suggested donation of $10 will go to WomenSafe. RSVP to theresachancegleason@gmail.com.

“Tangerine” at Middlebury College. Saturday, Feb. 18, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium.

In this International Film Series movie, transgender working girl tears through Tinseltown on Christmas Eve, searching for her pimp boyfriend. This microbudget odyssey through the subcultures of Los Angeles was shot with three smartphones. Free. Info: Info: www. middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

Winter Carnival Ice Skating Show in Middlebury.

Saturday, Feb. 18, 4 p.m., Middlebury College’s Kenyon Arena. The Ice Show will feature skaters of all ages and abilities, including nationally competitive guest skaters, in a fun and musicfilled event. The theme this year is “Strength to Rise.” The show is run by the Middlebury College Figure Skating Club, a non-competitive figure skating program. Tickets $6 available at Middlebury College box office go.middlebury. edu/tickets or at the door.

Opening reception in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 18, 4-6 p.m., Edgewater at the Falls

Gallery. An opening reception will be held for the “Student Art Show & Competition” featuring the work of students from Orwell, Ripton, Salisbury and Weybridge. Open to the public.

King Pede card party in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Town Hall and Community Center. The socializing begins with a sandwich supper and then onto an evening of fun and card games. This is a great way to keep in touch with your neighbors and support our Grange.

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SUNDAY

All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast in Addison. Sunday, Feb. 19, 7-11 a.m., Addison Fire Station, at the junction of Routes 17 and 22A in Addison. The menu includes plain and blueberry pancakes, sausage, bacon, home fries, coffee, hot chocolate and orange juice. $6 adults; $4 kids under age 12. Benefits the Addison Volunteer Fire Department. Funds will be used to purchase equipment. For more information call 759-2237.

Champlain Valley Fiddlers in Middlebury.

Sunday, Feb. 19, noon-5 p.m., VFW Exchange Street. The Champlain Valley Fiddlers will perform at the VFW with fun and dancing.

Refreshments will be available. All fiddlers welcome. Call 897-7461 with questions.

MNFF winter screening series in Middlebury.

Sunday, Feb. 19, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater.

The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival winter screening series presents “Moonlight,” the astonishing narrative feature film from director Barry Jenkins. Tickets $12 for an individual film.

The series pass, good for all five films, is $50.

Info: 802-382-9222 or townhalltheater.org.

Winter Carnival Ice Skating Show in Middlebury.

Sunday, Feb. 19, 2 p.m., Middlebury College’s Kenyon Arena. The Ice Show will feature skaters of all ages and abilities, including nationally competitive guest skaters, in a fun and musicfilled event. The theme this year is “Strength to Rise.” The show is run by the Middlebury College Figure Skating Club, a non-competitive figure skating program. Tickets $6 available at Middlebury College box office go.middlebury. edu/tickets or at the door.

Community Chorus in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 19, 7-8:30 p.m., Mead Chapel. It’s not too late to come join the chorus – in the regular rehearsal location – as they prepare music for spring concerts in early May. Uplifting music to celebrate the wonder of star-filled nights and an awakening to new possibilities, from a rarely

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communitycalendar heard song by Beethoven to breathtaking new works by contemporary American composers.

Open to all high schoolers and adults who love to sing. Plan to attend at least one rehearsal weekly on Sunday and/or Tuesday. Contact conductor Jeff Rehbach, rehbach@middlebury. edu or 989-7355, for details.

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Wednesday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. Named after the 19th century German poet Christian Morgenstern, this young

trio will perform works by Tailleferre, Ravel and Vermont native Pierre Jalbert. Tickets $20/15/6.

Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

TUESDAY

Third Tuesday Luncheon in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m., Middlebury Rec Center, Creek Road. Geoff Conrad will unravel the mysteries of the Middlebury Rotary Club with a presentation of their past and present service missions.

The noon lunch menu will include swiss steak with brown gravy, baked stuffed potato, broccoli with cheese sauce, dinner roll and strawberry shortcake for dessert. Advance reservations required. Call Age Well at 802-865-0360 ext.

1070 to reserve. Suggested donation $5.

Taking photos on your phone/tablet camera workshop in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 3:30-5 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek. In this workshop participants will look at how to operate their phone, tablet or computer camera, as well as discover how to take, save and send photos while exploring the new social trend of “selfie” taking. Bring your device and a sense of humor. Class size is limited. Free. RSVP to Connie Leach at 388-1220 or cleach@residenceottercreek.com Community Chorus in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 7-8:30 p.m., Mead Chapel. It’s not too late to come join the chorus as they prepare music for the spring concerts in early May. Uplifting music to celebrate the wonder of starfilled nights and an awakening to new possibilities, from a rarely heard song by Beethoven to breathtaking new works by contemporary American composers. Open to all high schoolers and adults who love to sing. Plan to attend at least one rehearsal weekly on Sunday and/ or Tuesday. Contact conductor Jeff Rehbach, rehbach@middlebury.edu or 989-7355, for details.

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Classes at EastView in Middlebury.

Thursday, Feb. 23, 3-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury. EastView resident Nick Clifford will facilitate a class on “U.S. Foreign Policy and Petroleum,” the fifth in an eight-week series.

“5+ Weeks in Patagonia” talk in Middlebury.

Thursday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society. The Bread Loaf Section of the Green Mountain Club will present a talk titled “5+ Weeks in Patagonia” by Norma Norland of New Haven. Open to the public.

Refreshments will be served. Admission is free; however, voluntary donations to support the GMC Education Program will be accepted.

Green Mountain Club Taylor Series Program in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 23, 7-8:15 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society meeting space. The Taylor Adventure Series presents “Patagonia.” The public is invited.

Refreshments will be served. For other events visit www.gmcbreadloaf.org.

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“NER Out Loud” in Middlebury.

Friday, Feb. 24, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College.

Students from Oratory Now will read selections from the New England Review literary magazine in this third annual live performance of “NER Out Loud.” A reception will take place in the downstairs lobby immediately following.

Free and open to the public. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-6433.

LIVEMUSIC Blues Jam in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 8-10 p.m., 51 Main.

Loose Monkeys in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 51 Main.

Michele Fay Band in Brandon. Saturday, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Deb Brisson & The Hayburners in Middlebury.

Saturday, Feb. 18, 8-10 p.m., 51 Main.

Gumbo Ya Ya in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 24, 8-10 p.m., 51 Main.

Ben Cosgrove in Brandon. Saturday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Prelude to Spring

THREE OF VERMONT’S finest botanical artists — Bobbi Angell, Susan Bull Riley and Stephanie Whitney-Payne — will display their works in the “Prelude to Spring: Botanical Art in Vermont” exhibit at Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon, with an opening reception Friday, Feb. 17, from 4-7 p.m. The exhibit, which includes Riley’s “Queen Anne’s Lace” painting, runs through April 1.

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Storymatters in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 4 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, Community Room.

“Storymatters” invites you to a story sharing experience, with the theme of “Awakening.”

Tales can be simple or involved; moments of light and laughter or times of shadows and uncertainty. Come listen or tell your awakening story.

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Sassy, classy Vt. Burlesque at THT

Vermont Burlesque At Town Hall Theater

T h e Vermont Burlesque Festival brings its brand of cheeky comedy and titillating acts to Town Hall Theater for a very special Valentine’s D a y showcase on Tuesday at 8 p.m.

K n o w n worldwide for her lavish events and foremost for her exquisite performances, featured performer Scarlett James has performed from Shanghai to Berlin and every great city in between. James’ burlesque style is beautiful, sassy and classy with gorgeous costumes and scintillating moves.

Also performing are the Green Mountain Cabaret Sugar Shakers who have been tantalizing and teasing Vermont and New England audiences since 2012.

Angelica Cardone is an American acrobat and aerialist. A graduate of the New England Center for Circus Arts Performance Training Program, she will be performing amazing feats of contortion and balance.

Kicking off the evening is the Maple Street Six, a high energy band with a big Soul-Jazz-Boogaloo sound.

Burlesque is a classic comic variety show featuring satire and scantily clad ladies with some theatrical touches, like costumes and music. Burlesque performers

sometimes remove their clothing to harmonies; and Fay’s husband Tim music in an entertaining way, but Price contributes accomplished, no performers will appear entirely melodic instrumentals on mandolin nude. and guitar.

At 7 p.m., the house opens with “There is something so reassuring bar and live Jazz with The Maple about this kind of music” explains Street Six. The showcase begins at The Noise-Boston.com, “these tunes 8 p.m. are Grand Ole Opry worthy. They Tickets are $30 for general make me think of the kind of songs tickets and $45 for premium tickets, country folks would love to dance to which include a bottle on a saw-dusted wooden of sparkling wine for floor.” two and truffles from Concert tickets are Middlebury Chocolates $20.

A pre-concert at your table. Tickets dinner is available for may be purchased at $25. Reservations are t o w n h a l l t h e a t e r. o rg , required for dinner and 382-9222, at the THT

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Brandon Music is located at 62 THE MICHELE FAY BAND Country Club Road in Brandon.

The Michele Fay Band, featuring INTERNATIONAL FILM original and Americana music from The 2016-2017 Hirschfield Vermont, performs at Brandon International Film Series continues Music on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at Middlebury College Fay’s heartfelt lyrics are woven with the 2015 U.S. film, “Tangerine,” seamlessly together with a crystal directed by Sean Baker. clear, authentic voice. The Rutland It’s Christmas Eve in Tinseltown Herald says the Michele Fay Band and transgender Sin-Dee (newcomer presents “a mature performer who Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) is back on knows how to write strong songs the block. Upon hearing that her and deliver them entertainingly.” pimp boyfriend (James Ransone) The band’s repertoire brings forth a hasn’t been faithful during the comfortable groove of Folk, Swing 28 days she was locked up, the and Bluegrass-influenced music. sex worker and her best friend, Kalev Freeman on fiddle produces Alexandra (newcomer Mya Taylor), a light-hearted, lilting sound; Michael embark on a mission to get to the Santosusso on upright bass adds bottom of the scandalous rumor.

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Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) Director Sean Baker’s prior films (Starlet, Prince of Broadway) brought rich texture and intimate detail to worlds seldom seen on film.

“Tangerine” follows suit, bursting off the screen with energy and style.

The film will be shown at 3 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. in Dana Auditorium on College Street (Route 125). It’s free. Some of the films in this series may be inappropriate for children.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN There will be three live music performances this week at Two Brothers Tavern located at 86 Main Street in Middlebury.

Join Two Brothers every Wednesday at 9 p.m. for the Open Mic, an evening of music, comedy or anything else. Alternately hosted

by Mark Sikora and Kai Stanley, come cheer on your friends or let loose on the stage. It’s free to enter, and there is no cover charge.

Then, at 9 p.m. on Friday, Two Brothers presents Moose Crossing.

Whether they’re keeping the party going all night with a touch of class at a private catered event, or entertaining the local community in establishments on Main Streets

across the state, Moose Crossing is the go-to group for the Jazz connoisseur. There is a $3 cover.

Finally, at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dr. No take to the Tavern’s stage.

Their sound is a funky blend of Rock, Hip-Hop and Reggae with the sole purpose of getting the crowd up and dancing. There is a $3 cover. For more information, call 388-0002.

FATHER-SON DUO AT THT On Friday at 7 p.m., Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater is celebrating with David and Nathan Gusakov a dynamic father/son acoustic duo whose band is “Last Train to Zinkov.” After decades of making music together, the Gusakovs are releasing their very first CD called “Regeneration” and Town Hall Theater is hosting the party.

This is cutting-edge acoustic folk.

With strings, vocals and original compositions, the Gusakovs create music that reflects their love of Appalachian old-time, Classical, Gypsy Jazz and their own Eastern European roots. They play with a lively, toe-tapping touch, sing with mournful sensitivity and exhibit a creative chemistry that can only be (See Beat, Page 13)

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Beat (Continued from Page 11) born of a lifetime of relationship.

Tickets are $12 and may be purchased at townhalltheater.org, 382-9222, at the THT box office, or at the door Monday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. or one hour before show time.

ART EXHIBIT IN BRANDON A new exhibit, “Prelude to Spring: Botanical Art in Vermont,” opens on Friday at Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon with a reception from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

This new and distinctly different exhibit presents the work of three of Vermont’s finest botanical artists, Bobbi Angell, Susan Bull Riley and Stephanie Whitney-Payne, who create watercolor paintings and etchings derived from careful observation of plants and flowers.

The three artists are members of the American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the New England chapter (NESBA). The exhibit runs through April 1.

The Compass Music and Arts Center is located in Park Village at 333 Jones Drive in Brandon (Park Village used to be the Brandon Training School, located 1.5 miles north of downtown Brandon off Arnold District Road). For more information, visit cmacvt.org.

LIVE MUSIC AT 51 MAIN There will be three live music events this week at Middlebury’s 51 Main. At 8 p.m. on Wednesday, the 51 Main Blues Jam continues.

Dennis Willmott from Left Eye Jump will provide lead guitar, bass and drums and these guys will back you up or take a break and let you

play. All musicians and blues fans are welcome. Everyone will get a chance to play.

Then, at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, the Loose Monkeys take to the stage.

Influenced by just about every type of music they’ve ever heard, Loose Monkeys put together an eclectic blend of traditional, Folk-Rock and Irish-Celtic tunes.

Finally, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Deb Brisson & The Hayburners will perform. Brisson’s singing is reminiscent of others, yet her style is all her own. These songs are real and heartfelt.

All ages, no cover. For more information visit www.go51main. com or phone 388-8209.

NEW PORTRAIT EXHIBIT A new exhibit, American Faces: A Cultural History of Portraiture and Identity, opens on Friday in the Christian A. Johnson Memorial Gallery at the Middlebury College Museum of Art. Since the arrival of the first itinerant portrait painters in the colonies, Americans have created portraits to commemorate loved ones, glorify the famous, establish national myths, and honor shared heroes. Whether on canvas, in stone, in bronze, on film, or in binary code, we spend considerable time creating, contemplating, and collecting our likenesses. This exhibit, which brings together 90 portraits from more than 20 collections, explores and explains Americans’ 300year fascination with images of themselves.

The exhibit, which runs through April 30, is free.

Rotary Club mysteries to be revealed at senior noontime meal in Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — Age Well’s Third Tuesday Luncheon will take place Tuesday, Feb. 21, after 11 a.m., at the Middlebury Rec Center, on Creek Road. Geoff Conrad will unravel the mysteries of the Middlebury Rotary Club with a presentation of their past and present service missions. A special noontime meal will feature swiss steak with

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JOHN MONKS, LEFT, founder of Vermont Tree Goods in Bristol, and woodworkers Natt Harkins and Ben Deleiris load a slice of a 130-year-old American elm into a car for its journey to Milton, where it will hang in the lobby of Elm Place, an affordable housing community for seniors. The slice comes from a storied tree in Richmond that succumbed to disease and was removed in 2014. Vermont Tree Goods used a 10-foot piece of the 50-inch-diameter trunk to create two conference tables for the Richmond town hall and other pieces of furniture.

New health care workers hired BRISTOL — Mortier, work in the Mountain Health dental center, which is Center in Bristol is located in the Mounoffering additional tain Health Center anservices to the comnex at 61 Pine St. munity thanks to the Mountain Health addition of three new Center is accepting doctors, a nurse pracnew patients of all titioner and a dental ages, and, because it hygienist. is a Federally QualOne of the doctors, ified Health Care Frank Provato, and provider it can offer the nurse practitioner, services regardless of Jessica Lindert, are insurance or ability to providing internal pay. It offers personPROVATO medicine and adult alized assistance with psychiatric services, respectively, insurance enrollment and discounted in the health center. The other two care applications. doctors, Susan A. Grimes and John Here is some background on the Viskup, and the hygienist, Diane new health care providers:

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He received his medical degree from the SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, N.Y., and completed post-graduate training at Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center. He has more than 40 years of experience in clinical practice and medical administration.

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LINCOLN — A group of women meet each Wednesday morning at the Lincoln Library who love to color. Yes, coloring books are no longer just for the kids. In fact, adult coloring books are all the rage right now.

And while researchers and art therapists alike have touted the calming benefits for years, now you can join a group led by a professional artist that is able to give you those tips and pointers that make all the difference.

Cynthia Kling is a local artist currently from Starksboro who has

created and taught art all of her life.

Her works are currently sold in Art on Main in Bristol and have been featured in various museums and galleries in the area. She has joined the coloring craze too.

Studies show that coloring offers therapeutic benefits, such as reducing anxiety and creating focus.

And when shared with others, coloring also builds relationships and community. Whether it’s adult coloring books, mandalas, doodle-art, shading Zentangles or just color-

ing in your own creations, you will find it calming, inspirational and restorative. We’ll have coloring books and pencils for you to use, or bring your own. All abilities are welcome.

Drop by the Lincoln Library for a relaxing time, to enjoy expressing your creativity and to meet new people who share the same interests.

There will be snacks and drinks. Besides, it’s also fun! Lincoln Library’s coloring group meets every Wednesday from 10:15-11:30 a.m.

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Bristol church to host fish fries

Spencer Elliot Griswold of Bristol, a senior majoring in applied mathematics and statistics and physics, was named a presidential scholar for the fall 2016 semester at Clarkson University.

Christopher E. Carter of Bristol, a sophomore majoring in applied mathematics and statistics, was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester at Clarkson University.

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RDH, has been workShe said she is exciting in the dental field ed about her return to since 1969, when she Addison County as a was office-trained psychiatric provider as a dental assistant. after a brief foray to Later, she studied and Rutland County. received her Dental Lindert has spent Hygiene degree from her entire career in UVM. She has been community and inpracticing dental hypatient mental health, giene for 20 years. including many years Mortier says she with the Counseling enjoys meeting and Service of Addison serving new dental County. She studied GRIMES patients at Mountain in UVM’s Master’s Health Dental, while Entry Program in working with the staff nursing with specialat Mountain Health. ization in psychiatry Dr. John Viskup, and is committed to DDS, joined Mounremaining in field of tain Health Dental community mental Care in September health.

2016. He grew up Her current poin central New York sition at Mountain state and graduated Health Center repfrom the Universiresents a collaboraty of Pennsylvania tion between CSAC School of Dental and Mountain Health Medicine. He served and offers close colhis residency at the laboration across MORTIER Mary Fletcher Hospimultiple disciplines. tal in Burlington and Lindert sees adults after practicing briefacross the spectrum ly in New York City of psychiatric and returned to Vermont, mental health needs purchasing a pracwith a focus on caretice in Vergennes. He ful assessment, colalso started a dental laborative treatment practice in Waitsfield, planning, and mediwhich was severely cation management. damaged by Tropical Dr. Susan A. Storm Irene.

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BRISTOL — St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Bristol will host “All You Can Eat” fish fries on three Fridays during Lent (the 40 days leading up to Easter).

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By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School girls’ hockey team split two games last week, missing an opportunity to gain ground on first-place Essex in the process.

Entering this week, Essex, which lost on Wednesday and tied on Saturday, remains in first place at 13-21, followed by Rutland (13-3-1) and MUHS (11-4-1).

On Wednesday, host Mount Mansfield-Champlain Valley upset the Tigers, 2-1 in overtime, when Anna Burke scored with 10 seconds left in the extra session. The CougarHawks (6-9) had taken a 1-0 lead in the second period on a Lydia Maitland goal before Julia Carone tied the score for MUHS in the third. MMU/CVU goalie Joanna Wright kept her team in the game with 47 saves, while Rowan Hendy made 16 saves for MUHS. While the Tigers were taking their fourth loss, at the same time BFA-St. Albans (10-6) was dealing Essex its second setback, 2-0.

On Saturday, the Tigers coasted past visiting South Burlington, 7-1.

Helen Anderson notched a hat trick and added an assist. Tulley Hescock, Abby Gleason and Carone contributed a goal and an assist apiece; Kate Donahue added a goal; and Andi Boe chipped in four assists. Hendy made 11 saves, and Rebel goalie Tess Hanbridge stopped 35 shots.

VUHS is a winner but other local teams fall

ADDISON COUNTY — Vergennes bested host Mount Abraham to highlight area high school boys’ basketball play late last week. In other games, Fair Haven topped Otter Valley in a Marble Valley League showdown, and first-place St. Albans subdued Middlebury in a Lake Division contest.

VUHS-MOUNT ABE The Commodores led for most of the way, but the Eagles hung close as VUHS prevailed, 58-51, on Friday in a packed Mount Abe gym.

VUHS led at the half, 24-21, and made 10 of 14 free throws in the (See Boys’ basketball, Page 17)

Schedule

Score BOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys’ Hockey 2/8 MUHS vs. Colchester.........................3-1 2/11 CVU vs. MUHS.................................2-1 Girls’ Hockey 2/8 MMU/CVU vs. MUHS................ 2-1 (OT) 2/10 MUHS vs. South Burlington..............7-1 Boys’ Basketball 2/10 Fair Haven vs. OV........................69-45 2/10 St. Albans vs. MUHS....................68-58 2/10 VUHS vs. Mt. Abe.........................58-51 Girls’ Basketball 2/8 Colchester vs. VUHS......................43-25 2/8 Mt. Abe vs. MUHS..........................56-50 2/10 Fair Haven vs. OV........................30-22 2/11 MUHS vs. Missisquoi....................38-20 2/11 North Country vs. Mt. Abe.............53-42 COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Hockey 2/8 Plattsburgh vs. Midd...........................4-0 2/11 Midd. vs. Colby.................................6-0 2/12 Midd vs. Colby .................................8-1 Men’s Hockey 2/10 Williams vs. Midd..............................3-0 2/11 Williams vs. Midd..............................4-1 Women’s Basketball 2/10 Amherst vs. Midd..........................67-33 2/11 Midd. vs. Trinity.............................65-59 Men’s Basketball 2/10 Midd. vs. Amherst.......................106-91 2/11 Midd. vs. Trinity.............................97-80

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EAGLE JUNIOR EMMA Carter keeps the ball away from North Country’s Olyvia Fortin during Saturday’s game in Bristol. Carter had 11 points and 12 rebounds in Mount Abraham’s 53-42 loss.

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NCU roars back vs. Eagle girls Behind at half, Falcons pull out nine-point win

By ANDY KIRKALDY BRISTOL — A Mount Abraham Union High School girls’ basketball team that has been playing well ran into another hot team on Saturday and came up short, 53-42, to visiting North Country.

The Division I Falcons made it six straight wins by erasing the Eagles’ 25-18 halftime lead with a 14-3 run out of the locker room, during which junior standout Kylie Wright hit three three-pointers and scored 11 of her game-high 24 points.

NCU led after three periods, 36-35, and pulled away in the fourth quarter to improve to 9-4. They sank seven shots from behind the arc in all.

Meanwhile, the Eagles saw their three-game winning streak snapped, a streak that included a win at Middlebury on Wednesday in which junior forward Emma Carter erupted for 40 points, and dropped to 8-6.

They are in sixth place in D-II. But while the Falcons were draining three-pointers, the Eagles were missing layups, several uncontested (See Eagle girls, Page 18)

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys’ Hockey 2/15 MUHS at St. Albans.....................7 p.m.

2/18 MUHS at Stowe......................6:30 p.m.

Girls’ Hockey 2/15 MUHS at Colchester...............4:30 p.m.

2/18 MUHS at Northfield....................... Noon Boys’ Basketball 2/13 VUHS at Montpelier.....................7 p.m.

2/13 Milton at Mt. Abe..........................7 p.m.

2/15 Missisquoi at VUHS.....................7 p.m.

2/15 Mt. Abe at MUHS.........................7 p.m.

2/15 MSJ at OV...................................7 p.m.

2/17 MUHS at Colchester....................7 p.m.

2/18 VUHS at Milton.....................11:30 a.m.

2/18 Mt. Abe at St. Albans............12:30 p.m.

2/18 MUHS at Miissisquoi..............1:30 p.m.

2/18 OV at Proctor..........................2:30 p.m.

Girls’ Basketball 2/14 Colchester at MUHS....................7 p.m.

2/14 Mt. Abe at Milton..........................7 p.m.

2/14 VUHS at Mt. Mansfield................7 p.m.

2/14 Windsor at OV.............................7 p.m.

2/16 OV at Springfield.........................7 p.m.

2/16 VUHS at North Country..........6:30 p.m.

2/16 Mt. Abe at Missisquoi...................7 p.m.

2/17 Milton at MUHS...........................7 p.m.

2/18 OV at Enosburg......................2:30 p.m.

Gymnastics 2/18 Championship Meet at Essex......2 p.m.

COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Hockey 2/17 Williams at Midd..........................7 p.m.

2/18 Midd. at Williams.........................7 p.m.

Men’s Hockey 2/17 Midd. at Hamilton.........................7 p.m.

2/18 Midd. at Amherst..........................3 p.m.

Women’s Basketball 2/14 Midd. at Plattsburgh................7:30 p.m.

2/18 NESCAC Quarterfinal at Midd........TBA Men’s Basketball 2/14 Midd. at Plattsburgh................5:30 p.m.

2/18 NESCAC Quarterfinal at Midd........TBA Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.

Addison Independent, Monday, February 13, 2017 — PAGE 17

KEAGAN DUNBAR ESCAPES from a triple-team Mount Abe defense last Wednesday and puts up a successful reverse layup to tally her 1,000th point as a Middlebury Union High School Tiger. A celebration of teammates, fans and family followed.

Photos by David Fenster

In girls’ hoop: A Tiger junior scores her 1,000th point

By ANDY KIRKALDY ADDISON COUNTY — Middlebury Union High School junior Keagan Dunbar scored the 1,000th point of her career in the third quarter of the Tigers’ home game vs. Mount Abraham on Wednesday night to highlight local girls’ basketball action in the latter half of last week.

Dunbar became just the fourth member of the Tiger girls’ basketball program to reach that milestone.

The points came on a reverse layup after Dunbar took a feed in the low post, a bucket that triggered a celebration with her teammates and family and a standing ovation. Video of the play and the aftermath may be found at addisonindependent.com.

Despite Dunbar’s 25-point night and 15 more

from teammate Payton Buxton, the Tigers lost, 56-50 to visiting Mount Abraham, as Dunbar’s AAU teammate and friend Emma Carter erupted for 40 points for the Eagles. The result left both teams at 8-5 heading into weekend action.

Dunbar also recently set the program’s single-game scoring record at 37 points, breaking her own record set earlier this year. She now holds at least the three highest single-game totals in program history, with Hayley Borah next at 33 points.

Dunbar, a junior who counts being a twotime Addison Independent Girls’ Basketball Player of the Year among her many honors, joined former Tiger girls’ players Marilyn Raymond, Barbara Puls and Katie Ritter in the 1,000-point club.

If she stays healthy and approaches her scoring average to date, 1,500 points are within Dunbar’s reach.

In other action, the Tigers won on Saturday, Otter Valley lost at home to rival Fair Haven, and a shorthanded Vergennes squad dropped a Lake Division contest.

TIGERS TIP T-BIRDS On Saturday, the Tigers coasted past at winless Missisquoi, 38-20, as Dunbar (18 points) and Buxton (15) again led the way on offense.

The Tigers improved to 9-5, but the 1-1 week saw them slip to ninth place in the Division I standings.

OTTERS-SLATERS On Friday, visiting Fair Haven defeated OV, 30-22, despite more good defense from the

Boys’ basketball (Continued from Page 16) fourth quarter to preserve the win. Adam Gill scored 15 of his game-high 21 points in the second half, and Dylan Bradford added 14 as the Commodores (2-13) made it a season sweep over the Eagles.

The Eagles struggled from the floor and the foul line, said Coach Martin Clark, but four players reached double figures: Chris Wood, 15; Coleman Russell and Jackson Counter, 14 apiece; and Dustin Whitcomb, 10. Mount Abe dropped to 4-10.

OTTERS Also on Friday, host Fair Haven pulled away in the second half for a 69-45 victory over OV. Darren Brown scored 13 of his 23 points in the third quarter and added 16 rebounds. Cam Colloutti chipped in 11 points as the Slaters moved to 9-4.

Otter Derek Aines scored 13 and Dylan Mackie added nine as OV fell to 9-7.

TIGERS On Friday, St. Albans continued its march through the Lake Division with big games from Will Harvey (27 points and 11 rebounds) and Jens Ulrich-Verderber (13 points and 14 rebounds) in the Bobwhites’ 68-58 victory. BFA is 6-9, but undefeated vs. Lake foes.

Trey Kaufman led MUHS with 23 points, and J.D. Goettelmann added 10 as MUHS (3-12) lost for the second time in five outings.

Eagle power

EAGLE SOPHOMORE JALEN Cook, left, puts up two of her team-high 13 points against North Country Saturday. Right, junior Vanessa Dykstra puts up a jumper during the game.

Independent photos/ Trent Campbell

Otters, who have held five straight foes to 32 points or fewer. The Slaters (11-3) got 11 points from Halle Coloutti and seven from Adriana Dalto. Gabriela Poalino led OV (5-7) with nine points.

COMMODORES On Wednesday, host Colchester cruised to a 43-25 victory over a shorthanded VUHS squad, which dropped to 7-7 with the loss. Laker Gabby Gosselin led all scorers with 17 points.

Brianna Vander Way paced the Commodores with 10 points and 12 rebounds and Ciara McClay added seven points and four steals.

The Commodores were without starting center Xzavia Berry, who was injured early in a onepoint home loss on Monday. The team hopes she can return this week.

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Eagle girls (Continued from Page 16) in the second half.

“We got the looks,” said Eagle Coach Connie LaRose. “We worked hard, but I’m not sure the focus was there the way it needed to be.”

The Falcons also paid extra attention to Carter, holding her to 11 points by faceguarding her in their man-to-man defense and triple-teaming her when she touched the ball. LaRose said the Fal-

cons might have been paying a little too close attention.

“I thought there was a ton of contact on Carter that I thought was not getting whistled,” she said.

LaRose also said the Eagles remain a work in progress, especially because two key players, junior forward Emma Radler and junior guard Abby Mansfield, have just returned after missing the season’s first two months due to injury.

On Saturday they formed a seven-deep rotation with Carter (12 rebounds), sophomore forward Jalen Cook (13 points, eight rebounds), junior forward Olivia Young (six points), and junior guards Emma LaRose (three assists) and Vanessa Dykstra (four points). Radler chipped in six points, and Mansfield added four assists and scrappy defense.

At times the group gelled well, but LaRose said it will take a few more practices and games for the Eagles to be their best.

“We’re still finding our way, developing our confidence for some of the other kids to shoot, to take the shot when it’s there. I know sometimes we’re not patient enough with our offense,” she said. “But I think we’re much improved over those December games, much better than we were, and we’re going to continEAGLE JUNIOR EMMA Radler, left, goes ue to get better.” in for a lay up against North Country SatThe Eagles used a big edge on urday in Bristol. Radler scored six points. the boards (17-9 in the first half, Junior teammate Emma LaRose, above, counting team rebounds, and a sets up a play against North Country. The late second-period run to take their Eagles lost the game, 53-42.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell halftime lead. The Eagles led, 10-

MCTV SCHEDULE Channels 15 & 16 MCTV Channel 15 Tuesday, February 14 5 a.m. Green Mountain Care Board 7:42 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Las Promesas De Dios 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 4 p.m. Congregational Church Service 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 7 p.m. Selectboard 10:30 p.m. Development Review Board (DRB) Wednesday, February 15 5 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 6:20 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) 7:30 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 10 a.m. Selectboard, DRB 3:30 p.m. Legislative Breakfast 5 p.m. Lifelines 5:30 p.m. Las Promesas De Dios 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs Thursday, February 16 5 a.m. Selectboard 8 a.m. Congregational Church Service 9:30 a.m. Lifelines 10 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 12 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Development Review Board 8:30 p.m. Green Mountain Care Board Friday, February 17 5 a.m. Green Mountain Care Board 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 3:30 p.m. Las Promesas De Dios 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Legislative Breakfast, Public Affairs 10 p.m. Lifelines 10:30 p.m. Green Mountain Veterans for Peace Saturday, February 18 5 a.m. Development Review Board, VMX

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8, after one, as they scored six points in transition with LaRose keying the break and Young scoring four points.

Radler came off the bench to score six in the second period and help the Eagles to a 17-10 lead, but Falcon Carley Giroux (21 points) broke loose for seven points in the quarter, and a Wright three made it 19-18.

The Eagles answered with six points in the final minute to lead by seven at the break: a Carter hoop in the lane, two Dykstra free throws at 0:11, and then a Carter steal and layup in the final seconds.

But Wright came out firing for NCU to open the second half, scoring in transition and then swishing two threes to give the Falcons the lead, 26-25, and forcing LaRose to call time at 6:05. After a Giroux free throw, a Carter three-point play inside made it 28-27, Eagles at 4:59, but that was their last lead, although five points from Cook and a LaRose kept it a one-point game after three.

The teams traded hoops early in the fourth, but two Giroux free throws at 5:16 followed by Wright going coastto-coast with a rebound made it 46-39 at 5:00, and the Eagles came no closer than five points the rest of the way.

LaRose called her team a work in progress, and said she expects them to be ready for the postseason.

“I think we wouldn’t want to be a team to play against by the end of the season,” she said. “They’re working hard every day in practice and they’re getting better.”

Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent.com.

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Addison Independent, Monday, February 13, 2017 — PAGE 19

Spirit in Natural annual meeting Feb. 19 at the Ilsley MIDDLEBURY — On Sunday, Feb. 19, at 4 p.m. the local nonprofit group, Spirit in Nature, will hold its annual meeting in the downstairs conference room at Ilsley Library.

All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Spirit in Nature maintains a series of forest paths along Goshen Road in Ripton with quotations on trees that highlight how different and diverse religions and spiritual traditions converge around their view of nature.

The project was conceived in 1997 following the Dalai Lama’s visit to Middlebury College, where he gave the keynote speech at a conference titled “Spirit and Nature.” A group of local folk who attended the conference The volunteer were inspired to take some organizers action and of the project the Spirit in — with the Nature project help of local was the result.

Spirit in faith groups Nature is — developed located on the series of land belonging trails (paths) to Middlebury on both sides College. The volunteer of Goshen Road. There organizers of the project — are Jewish, with the help Hindu, of local faith Christian, groups — developed the Unitarian, series of trails Quaker, on Islam, Druid (paths) both sides of paths and Goshen Road. more.

There are Jewish, Hindu, Christian, Unitarian, Quaker, Islam, Druid paths and more.

Eight of the paths are off the parking lot on the east side of Goshen Road, with five more paths on the west side along Goshen Brook. The South Branch of the Middlebury River and Beaver Brook also run through the path network.

An “Interfaith/Peace” Path runs around the perimeter of the east sidetrails and the eastern boundary of the project abuts the Robert Frost Trails accessed off Highway 125.

Many locals regularly use the paths and the welcome book in the kiosk off the parking lot records visits from all over the world. Many people see the signs along the Highway 125 — “Spirit in Nature: Interfaith Nature Paths, 0.4 mi.” — and turn up Goshen Road to discover what that might be! The Spirit in Nature Board maintains the trails and ongoing expenses for the project — printing brochures, insurance, plowing, etc.

— are met by donations, either in the ‘honesty box’ at the trailhead or sent in by mail.

Each year at the annual meeting, Spirit in Nature presents its EcoSpirit Award to someone who has made a major contribution to caring for our planet. Bill McKibben was the first recipient in 2001. Last year, for the first time, the award went to an organization, not an individual: the “Sunday Night Group” from Middlebury College that has taken

many actions over it’s ten year history including pressuring the College to pledge to become carbon neutral.

A special posthumous award was also given last year to Alexandra Wylie, who though her work at the Vermont Land Trust conserved several hundred farms and hundreds of thousands of

agricultural acres in Vermont.

This year the award will go to Conservation Ecologist Marc Lapin, Middlebury College Associate in Science Instruction in Environmental Studies at Middlebury College. Lapin’s major interest is human interaction with nature and how various approaches or views of nature affect the ecology.

Most of his teaching is outside at onsite locations and he stresses the practical applications of the students’ learning. He inquires of his students how they know nature and how they would treat it.

Lapin also consults as a conservation ecologist with such groups as Vermont Family Forests, The Watershed Center Middlebury

College and private individuals wanting to be better stewards of their land. David Brynn, 2012 EcoSpirit Award winner, will introduce Lapin and present the award. Brynn is a former Addison County Forester and currently an instructor at the Rubinstein School of Environmental Studies at the University of Vermont.

Lapin will offer brief remarks.

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PETS IN NEED HOMEWARD BOUND

Addison County’s Humane Society Beefy 3 years, American Bulldog, neutered male. Beefy is a great big lug of a dog (over 70 lbs!) who is sweet, friendly, and playful. He loves attention, and gives the best snuggles and kisses! Beefy has lived with cats and children, but would prefer to be the only dog in his new home. He knows sit, come, and down, but could use a little more work on manners as he tends to jump when he is excited. This handsome fellow will make a wonderful companion!

Clay 2 years, mixed breed, neutered male.

Clay came to Homeward Bound all the way from San Antonio Texas. He is a small dog only 16 pounds - but we have no idea what a DNA test would reveal! Clay is ready to say goodbye to the hot desert sun and make the Green Mountains his home. He is an anxious pup, so in order to make a successful match for Clay we require that he be adopted into a quiet, settled home without children.

While he would prefer a home without cats, he would absolutely LOVE to have a K9 playmate in his new home!

Harper 8 years, DSH Grey Tiger, spayed female. Harper is a laid back gal who likes to nap on laps and climb up on your shoulder to snuggle into your neck! When she’s had enough snuggling – and she isn’t shy about letting you know when that is – she enjoys finding a quiet place for a nap. Harper would like to be the only pet in her home, and would do best with older children who can respect her space. If you are age 55+ you can adopt Harper with a donation in lieu of her adoption fee through our Senior-to-Senior program!

Kiana 7 months, DSH Black, spayed female. Kiana is very friendly, independent but yet affectionate. She is a curious kitty who loves to explore! Kiana gets along with other cats as well as dogs, and would love a home where she has other furry friends to play with. Kiana adores children, and would make a wonderful addition for most any family! Kiana was recently transported to VT with several other cats to find homes in the lovely Green Mountains!

Violet 1.5 years, DSH Tiger, spayed female.

Violet is no shrinking violet! This little gal is friendly, outgoing, and has the sweetest personality. Violet is very affectionate and loving - she will even gently hold your face in her paws while she showers you with kisses! Violet was adopted from us in 2016 but was recently returned because there was too much stress for her in her new home. Violet is a truly wonderful cat who will steal your heart!

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MIDDLEBURY — Homeward Bound has launched registration for Camp Whiskers & Wags, their humane education summer camp.

Thanks to generous community support, they are offering full scholarships to local youth who are interested in attending and have a need for financial assistance.

After the popularity of Camp Whiskers & Wags in its first year, the humane society is expanding to three one-week sessions. The schedule will be as follows: Aug. 7-11 (ages 7 and 8), Aug. 14-18 (ages 9 and 10) and Aug. 21-25 (ages 11 and 12).

Each week is limited to 20 campers. To be considered for a camp scholarship, proof of free/reduced

from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Camp tuition is $205 per week.

“We have a beautiful facility and the capacity to expand missiondriven programs that increase our impact in the community,” Danyow added. “We are excited to offer a learning experience for children that will help them become compassionate adults who value animals and their role in society. We believe instilling in children an ethic of serving others builds character and will contribute to the humane and responsible care of animals and each other in future generations.”

Camp applications are downloadable from the shelter’s homepage at www.homewardboundanimals.org or by calling 802-388-1100.

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Tip of the Week Are you thinking of adopting a pet this year? Why not consider a “senior” animal from a rescue agency or shelter? Older animals are the most difficult to find homes for though they are just as wonderful and deserving of “forever homes” as other animals. Indeed, a senior animal may be a better fit for you and your family than a younger pet. With apologies to the former late-night talk show host David Letterman, here are ten reasons for adopting a senior pet: 1. What you see is what you get — A senior pet’s personality has already developed, so you’re more likely to know if he or she is a good fit for you.

2. A senior pet won’t grow any larger — You’ll know exactly how PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING OVER 16 YEARS EXPERIENCE

much pet you’re getting and how much food you will need to buy.

3. You stand a better chance of enjoying a full night’s sleep — Senior pets sleep a lot and are less likely to wake you at night. They make great napping buddies as well.

4. Senior pets are often already litter/potty trained — They are less likely to “forget” where the box is or to relieve themselves on your best carpet.

5. Senior pets have learned that scratching posts are for scratching and toys are for biting — They are less likely to destroy furniture or to chew on you.

6. Senior pets are more mellow — While younger animals can be fearless, senior pets are more

cautious, having learned that eating string or other inanimate objects can have painful results.

7. You can teach an old “dog” (or cat) new tricks — Senior pets have the attention span and impulse control that makes them easier to train than their younger counterparts.

8. Senior pets can be the most loving and cuddly of companions — They have learned that being independent isn’t always that great.

9. Senior pets are some of the hardest to find homes for — When you adopt a senior animal, you are truly saving a life.

10. Senior pets are grateful — They understand that they’ve been rescued and they appreciate it!

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The focus of Camp Whiskers & Wags will be to guide children in proper pet care behavior, to teach children safety around animals, to encourage children’s empathy toward animals and their welfare and to expose children to careers involving animals. All camp activities will take place on the shelter grounds at 236 Boardman Street in Middlebury. The program will run

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We’re pleased to introduce Joshua Girard, a senior at Middlebury Union High School, as this week’s student of the week. Josh is the son of Jodi and David Girard of Bridport.

An enthusiastic and engaged student, Josh finds particular enjoyment in the areas of math and science, both of which he has excelled in academically. Not one to shy away from a rigorous course load, Josh is taking Advanced Placement Calculus 2, Advanced Human Biology, Chemistry 2, Project Physics, Agricultural Theory and Western Heritage this year.

Josh loves music and thanks Mrs. Severy for her enthusiasm and support of the school’s band and jazz ensemble. Josh is the lead trumpet in the jazz band and plays first trumpet in the concert band. He is looking forward to joining his fellow band members for a three-day trip to New York City in March to play in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Josh has auditioned for the district music festival and will soon compete in the state music competition. He has taken trumpet lessons for several years and will soon begin offering lessons to those learning how to play the Joshua Girard instrument he loves.

MUHS In addition to his studies and involvement in music, Josh is a member of the MUHS hockey team. He is a forward on the team and when asked how long he has been playing hockey, he answers, “Forever!” He loves the time on the ice and the spirit of camaraderie with his teammates. His grandfather taught him how to play golf, and Josh spends the spring, summer and fall on the links. He enjoys teaching golf to children ages 8-13 at the Ralph Myhre Golf Course during the summer.

Josh has thoroughly enjoyed his four years as a Tiger and is looking forward to college. He wants to enroll in a college or university where he can continue to pursue his interests in the areas of math and science. He’s considering a major in engineering and seeks an institution with a strong sense of community, something he strongly values. Josh’s positive personality and varied interests have prepared him well for the road ahead. We’re confident he will enjoy college, but he will be missed at MUHS when he graduates in June!

Vergennes Union High School is pleased to recognize Annika Vorsteveld as its Student of the Week. Annika lives in Panton with her dad and mom, Hans and Melissa Vorsteveld. Annika has an older brother, Jason, who graduated from VUHS and VTC and is currently working on the family farm.

During Annika’s freshman year of high school, she was awarded a science award for Academic Excellence from Mrs. Clark. During her sophomore year, Annika attended RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) at Lyndon State College. After taking advanced art as a junior, Annika received the Outstanding Artist Award. Also during her junior year she represented VUHS at Green Mountain Girls State. Annika was enrolled in AP Literature her junior year and is currently taking AP Biology. Annika has been on Honor Roll all four years of high school.

Annika has a lot of worldly experience. She went to Nicaragua with the Fuller Center for Housing and built houses for two weeks in February 2015. The summer before senior year, Annika traveled to Thailand through The Experiment in International Living, learning about Buddhism and teaching English to Thai students. Annika also went to Ghana her junior year in a cultural exchange with Trinity Yard School.

Annika Vorsteveld This April Annika is looking forward to traveling to Costa Rica through VUHS Eco-Teach and learning about turtle preservation.

Annika says this about her high school career, “Something that I’ve learned in high school is finding balance between sports, friends, academics and experiencing different cultures. I think it’s important to cultivate and create opportunities for experiential learning within and beyond high school. Traveling has been the best way for me to create balance in being a typical teenager with a healthy dose of gratitude and humbleness in embracing diversity in our world.”

Lee Shorey, a longtime teacher at VUHS, says she considers Annika a “VUHS youth ambassador.”

“She has volunteered her time to provide service in four continents, in our school and local communities representing her family and us with intelligence, grace and rectitude,” Shorey says. “Annika has surpassed the expected standards in academics, art, music and athletics. In my view she has exceeded them in character and service to others, making a difference where it counts.”

Following graduation from VUHS, Annika plans to attend college and travel. She is in the decision making process since she has been accepted into five colleges. The faculty, staff and students of VUHS wish Annika the very best in the future.

Middlebury Students of the Week receive a free pizza from Green Peppers.

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Students of the week from all area high schools will receive a gift certificate from Vermont Book Shop.

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Bristol candidates (Continued from Page 1) school director positions: two threeyear seats on the Mount Abe school board and two one-year seats on the Bristol Elementary board. ANeSU Superintendent Patrick Reen said that these vacant positions would be filled by appointment if no one wins a write-in campaign.

MICHELLE PERLEE Perlee has been on the selectboard since 2013 and has served as chair for the past year. She is the only woman on the selectboard and the only board member who lives outside the Bristol village.

“I love the Bristol community, the people that live here, and the willingness of the community to work together to make it a special place to live and visit,” said Perlee.

“Bristol is a small community with a large heart and really comes together when there is a need.”

Perlee, 51, grew up in Salisbury and came to the Bristol area in 1994. She and her husband have two daughters, one a freshman at Mount Abe, the oldest a Mount Abe graduate who is now a senior at Colby Sawyer College. Perlee attended Champlain College and Woodbury College.

Service is important to Perlee.

“I’ve been volunteering my whole life,” she said. “It’s important to give back to the community. It’s a humbling experience.”

Perlee has volunteered in various capacities around Bristol for over 20 years, she said.

Volunteer activities have included, the Three Day Stampede, helping out backstage for the Mount Abe musical, fundraising for the Mount Abe music and athletic programs, and coaching middle school track and cross country. For two decades she volunteered with the Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Association (now Middlebury Regional Emergency and Medical Services).

For 30 years, Perlee has worked at the Middlebury law firm Langrock, Sperry and Wool as a paralegal, handling corporate, real estate, personal injury and estate

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work. Since 2004, she has also run her own sports massage and other massage therapies business, Body Sense.

“Being a business owner in a small town, you’re constantly battling competition, marketing, budgets, client base, time management, documentation, communication. It all helps me in my capacity as a selectboard member,” she said.

Lessons learned as a small business owner have been especially important in town budgeting, said Perlee.

“You can’t spend more than you bring in,” she said. “Every year it’s a challenge because everything gets more expensive, everything costs more but you don’t really want that percentage to go up too high because that means it gets passed on to the taxpayers. I’m a taxpayer, too, so I don’t like to see it go up.”

Perlee thinks her communication skills are among the most important strengths she brings to the selectboard: “Communication skills and even more important skills in listening and having the ability to listen to all sides and get as many of the

facts as possible before making a decision.”

For Perlee, being on the selectboard is a way to help keep the town “moving forward but not losing the past.”

Important decisions she’s been a part of while on the selectboard, she said, include building the new fire station, closing the town landfill, completing the South Street Bridge, completing a master plan for the Bristol business park and extending and upgrading the town water system.

Looking ahead, Perlee said the selectboard faces important decisions about the old North Street fire station.

“There’s a lot of history there,” Perlee said.

Most of all, she said, being on the selectboard is a matter of putting your own agenda aside and making the best decision for the town and taxpayers.

“I can tell you I learn something new every meeting,” Perlee said.

“The hardest thing for most selectboard members is to realize that you have to put your personal opinions aside when making decisions and learn to make decisions based on what’s best for

the town and the taxpayers. You can’t bring an agenda in because it’s not just you. There’s four other members on the board and you have to do what is best for the town.”

LANCE LALIBERTE A native Vermonter who grew up in East Warren, the 47-year-old Laliberte moved to Bristol with his family in 2005. The Lalibertes have two daughters, ages 10 and 13. The youngest daughter is at Bristol Elementary School, the oldest is home schooled.

“My wife and I moved here from Monkton so we could be in the village near family and friends. We love it here. We want to stay here,” said Laliberte. “Affordability is a little scary, and that’s why I want to participate more and get involved.

So I have a better understanding and can provide any help I can to keep this place affordable.”

Laliberte is an electrical engineer who’s worked at UTC Aerospace Systems in Vergennes for the past 16 years. Among the top skills he would bring to the selectboard, said Laliberte, are the kinds of leadership and problem-solving skills he employs in his work for UTC. “That’s what I do all day is solve complex problems and make sure that we can solve them and meet the objective for the cost that we have been given,” he said. “It’s a really give-and-take type of effort.

Laliberte said that in the highly competitive aerospace industry it’s critical to bring projects in on budget while delivering top value, and he’d like to put these skills to work for Bristol.

“I want to see better value for our tax dollars that we spend,” he

said. “I want to see that we get the maximum value out of the money that the town spends on services and the maximum benefit to the taxpayer. I want to see less waste, more performance.

“I feel I can help to get that direction because at UTC I’ve led million-dollar-plus projects, where I was the technical lead responsible for the technical portions of the project and I was also in charge of the cost management of the project, making sure that costs were contained and controlled,” he said. “And I think those skills could really lend to helping out with some of the town’s budgetary concerns.”

Laliberte served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1988 to 1996 and credits that experience with his can-do attitude and work ethic.

“To this day, I think all my accomplishments I’ve ever achieved have a lot to do with the hard work that the Marine Corps taught me, that never give up attitude,” he said. “That’s who I am, who I strive to be.”

Laliberte served in the First Gulf War and is an active member of Bristol’s American Legion Post 19. He’s on the Post 19 color guard and served for a number of years as sergeant-at-arms. Over the past six years, he’s volunteered for the Bristol Three Day Stampede.

Laliberte got his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Norwich University and his M.S. from Mercer University in Macon, Ga. Before returning to Vermont to work for UTC, Laliberte worked for the defense contractor ARINC in Georgia.

Gaen Murphree is reached at gaenm@addisonindependent.com.

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Area students make UNH dean’s list DURHAM, N.H. — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the fall 2016 semester: Cynthia Holler of Addison earned High Honors; Burke Farrell

of East Middlebury earned Honors; Michelle Peterson of Middlebury earned Honors; Zoe Parsons of Middlebury earned Honors; and Dacey Anechiarico of Whiting earned High Honors.

Castleton University president’s list CASTLETON — The following students were named to the Castleton University president’s list for the fall semester of the 2016-17 academic year.

Emily Booska of Leicester; Cassandra Fyles of Orwell; Nicole Fyles of Leicester; Stephanie

LaFountain of Brandon; Amber Leavitt of Bristol; Samantha Marszalkowski of Panton; Kelsey Scarborough of Brandon; Sydney Smith of Orwell; Allyson Stearns of Vergennes; and Siri Swanson of Orwell.

Michael Greenblatt, a sophomore from Rochester, and Zara London-Southern, a sophomore from Middlebury, were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester at Bard College at Simon’s Rock.

Field hockey player Emily Lowell of Brandon has been selected to the fall 2016 NAC All-Academic Team and soccer player Kate Steller of Rochester has been selected to the fall 2016 NAC All-Academic Team at Castleton University.

Palliative care “We interface in so many ways,” (Continued from Page 1) County resident stepped up to Borden said. “What would it look fund the new position for one like if we somehow collaborated or partnered and year, after which did something that ARCH officials will ARCH, HVS and made things more determine whether efficient?” the post should be Addison County The grant will pay continued — and Home Health & for a facilitator to help if so, how it could Hospice “interface the three nonprofits be subsidized in the in so many ways. long-term.

What would it look envision “how we make the end-ofDuring a recent like if we somehow can life care provided by interview with the our community even Independent, Borden collaborated or partnered and did better,” Borden said. also announced: “You’ve got these • The Vermont something that three organizations C o m m u n i t y made things more that are distinct that Foundation has efficient?” do specific tasks, but provided a $2,500 — Laurie Borden when you get toward grant to allow ARCH, this end-of-life time, Addison County Home Health & Hospice and HVS to there is so much overlap. We do a do some strategic planning. Borden great job, but a lot more could be explained all three organizations do done.”

• A scheduled March 21 a good job individually in helping dying patients and their loved ones, local screening, and follow-up but a strategic plan would help them discussion, of the PBS Frontline adopt some common goals and documentary “Being Mortal,”

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It explores the hopes of patients and families facing terminal illness and their relationships with the physicians who treat them. The event is slated for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society building off Charles Avenue in Middlebury.

The underlying goal of the film screening, according to Borden, is to stimulate more conversation in the community about planning for the inevitable — and to allow people to die on their own terms.

For example, Borden said people should pick their own “health care agent” to make sure their end-oflife care is carried out according to their wishes.

“The only way that people are really going to die the way they want to or even live with a lifethreatening illness is if they know what their options are, ” Borden said.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SUNDAY: 12 Step Meeting 9:00‑10:00 AM held at the Middlebury United Method‑ ist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Came to Believe Meeting 1:00‑2:00 PM held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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

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MAKING RECOVERY EAS‑ IER (MRE). Wednesdays, 5:30‑7:00 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 understanding of how they can help a person in recovery on his/her life’s jour‑ ney. A certificate will be issued at the end of all the sessions.

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Public Meetings ADULT ALL‑ RECOVERY Group Meeting for anyone over 18 who is struggling with addiction disorders. Fridays, 3‑4 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). A great place to meet with your peers who are in recovery.

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Services The Volunteer Center, a collaboration of RSVP and the United Way of Addison County, posts dozens of volunteer opportunities on the Web.Go to www.unitedwayaddison county.org/ VolunteerDonate and click on VOLUNTEER NOW!

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

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SATURDAY: Discussion Meeting 9:00‑10:00 AM at the Middlebury United Methodist Church. Discussion Meet‑ ing 10:00‑11:00 AM. Begin‑ ners’ Meeting 6:30‑7:30 PM. These two meetings are held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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VT Adult Learning Center ELL Volunteer VAL is looking for an ELL volunteer to teach 1:1 with a variety of students. The ideal volunteer has teaching experience but being bi-lingual is not required.

The volunteer and student determine their own schedule sometime during the workweek. For more information please call 802-388-7189 or visit our volunteer site at: http://unitedwayaddisoncounty. galaxydigital.com/need/

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS T H U R S D AY: B i g B o o k Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS TUESDAYS: 12 Step Meet‑ ings; Noon‑1:00 PM. AND 7:30‑8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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Janice Whittemore, of Cornwall, is an incredible longtime Addison County volunteer. She has volunteered for St. Mary’s Church 42 years, at Porter Hospital for 18 years, and at the Town Hall Theater for 12 years. She has also been volunteering for the past 5 years as tax scheduler for the free tax programs offered by RSVP and the United Way. Janice says volunteering “seems to make life worthwhile and gives me a chance to be out with people and help somebody.” Thank you for all you have done and continue to do, Janice.

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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 www. turningpointaddisonvt.org.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIS‑ TANT‑ PART TIME ideal candidate has attention to details, excellent organization and personal time manage‑ ment, strong interpersonal skills, team player, excellent writing and communication skills, computer and typing skills, prior legal experience or training and a sense of humor.

We offer flexible schedule and PTO. Send letter of inter‑ est and resume to jwagner@ marshandwagner.com or to Marsh and Wagner, P.C., 62 Court Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 by February 17, 2017.

PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am. We meet at the Mountain Health Center in Bristol. For info call APDA at 888‑763‑3366 or parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org.

SPIRITUAL AWAKENINGS MEETING of Alcoholics Anon‑ ymous, 7:30‑8:30 a.m., Fri‑ day, upstairs at St. Stephen’s Church., Middlebury, VT.

Services C&I DRYWALL. Hanging, tap‑ ing, skim coat plastering. Also tile. Call Joe 802‑234‑5545 or Justin 802‑234‑2190.

CONSTRUCTION: ADDI‑ TIONS, RENOVATIONS, new construction, drywall, carpentry, painting, flooring, roofing, pressure washing, driveway sealing. All aspects of construction, also property maintenance. Steven Fifield 802‑989‑0009.

PARTY RENTALS; CHI‑ NA, flatware, glassware, linens. Delivery available.

802‑388‑4831.

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PROFESSIONAL PAINTING; interior/exterior, residential/ commercial, pressure wash‑ ing. 20 years’ experience.

Best prices. References.

802‑989‑5803.

Help Wanted ACORN PAINTING IS LOOK‑ ING to hire a few qualified painters. Must have experi‑ ence with interior and exterior finishes, product knowledge, tools, valid drivers license and transportation. A good attitude, strong work ethic and refined skills earns top pay. Serious applicants only. For appoint‑ ment call 802‑453‑5611.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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

EASTVIEW HAS AN IMME‑ DIATE opening for a full time nurse. Nurse responsibilities include supervision of as‑ signed aides, case manage‑ ment and assessments, per‑ formance of skilled treatments and procedures, and assisting the Health Services Director with oversight of activities of daily living, family/social concerns, and completion of all necessary paperwork/MDS data and health care plans.

This position requires some weekend and holiday availabil‑ ity. Email cover letter and re‑ sume to: greatplacetowork@ e a s t v i e w m i d d l e b u r y. c o m o r w e b s i t e , w w w. eastviewmiddlebury.com.

802‑989‑7500.

FIRST SEASON GREEN‑ HOUSES is now accepting applications for greenhouse workers. Work is seasonal.

March‑May or June. Can be full or part time. Knowledge of plants helpful but not manda‑ tory. Also, looking for a jack of all trades person who is famil‑ iar with propane heaters. Profit sharing and discount on plant purchases included. Contact Bill Spencer at 802‑475‑2588 to schedule an appointment.

Best time to call is 5‑6 pm.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Are you good at shaking hands?

Do you love to meet new people, make connections and meet goals?

We may have just the ticket for you!

The Addison County Chamber of Commerce is seeking a part-time Membership Sales Professional to help maintain and grow our list of partnering businesses in the community. Through personal visits, cold calls, e-mails, and other means of contact, this person will help local businesses understand the values of Chamber membership.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Prior sales experience is a must • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to establish rapport with potential members • Ability to work comfortably and effectively with Chamber staff, board members, volunteers, peers and subordinates • Must be a self-starter and work with limited supervision • Ability to work independently and make on-the-spot decisions • Ability to maintain accurate records You will work from your own home or office and must have access to computer, phone, dependable transportation and be reliable and accountable, again without needing constant supervision. This is part-time position that is flexible and accommodating to a variety of schedules. Offering a generous compensation plan with a stipend for expenses.

ALARM INSTALLER comput‑ er and electrical experience a must. Reliable transportation and a desire to learn and work. Fire alarm license a plus. Must be able to pass a strict background check. Send resume to: Alarms, PO Box 734, Middlebury, VT 05753.

CLEAN TOUCH GROUP is seeking energetic housekeep‑ ers. Great pay. Apply in person at the Courtyard Marriott, 309 Court Street, Middlebury, VT.

Help Wanted

Please email your cover letter and resume to sue@addisoncounty.com. No phone calls please.

JR. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Middlebury Office

National Bank of Middlebury has a parttime position available. The ideal candidate must be committed to service excellence, value a diverse team and clientele, be a good communicator who will project warmth, professionalism, and confidence.

Approximately 27.5 hours per week Monday & Tuesday 9 – 4 Wednesdays - OFF Thursday & Friday 9:15 – 5 Saturdays on rotating basis Competitive compensation package Salary range beginning at $16.62/hr If you are interested, please apply in person at:

Searching for someone to complete your team? or

Are you searching for a job?

5 Carver St., Brandon 240 Court St., Middlebury 30 Main St., Middlebury 29 Green St., Vergennes 28 Main St., Bristol 140 Commerce St., Hinesburg

Either way, you are on the right track with the

For a copy of the job description or questions, please contact Sandra Trombley (802) 388-4982 or email strombley@nbmvt.com.

EOE

58 Maple Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 addisonindependent.com • 388-4944

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Addison Independent

CLASSIFIEDS PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER F O R A D D I S O N P R E S S, I N C.

If you’re looking for supplemental income, the Addison County Independent is seeking a person to handle part-time bookkeeping duties, including payables and receivables, gathering employee hours for payroll service, HR related tasks and basic bookkeeping transactions. Initially, 10-15 hours per week, preferably on a half-day schedule over 3 days, but schedule is flexible.) This is an ideal position or someone looking for flexible hours and a good work environment.

Send résumé and cover letter to: Elsie Lynn Parini at elsie@addisonindependent.com.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

MIDDLEBURY UNION MIDDLE SCHOOL Softball Coach Middlebury Union Middle School is seeking a Softball Coach. Qualified applicants will be flexible and energetic and possess the ability to communicate with and relate to middle school students. Knowledge of middle level softball coaching principles required with previous coaching experience preferred.

Interested parties should send a letter of interest, resume, and three current letters of reference to: Scott Sivo, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Middlebury Union Middle School 48 Deerfield Lane Middlebury, VT 05753 Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

E.O.E.

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VERMONT’S TWICE-WEEKLY L NEWSPA P PER Middlebury, VT 05753 • (802) 388-4944 • ww w.AddisonIndependent.com

A rare opportunity awaits you at National Bank of Middlebury!

NOW HIRING:

COMMUNITY MORTGAGE LENDER

Part-time cashiers for flexible schedules NIGHTS & WEEKENDS A MUST.

MIDDLEBURY MARKET AREA

Do you: • have three or more years of residential mortgage lending experience?

• have three or more years bank experience or equivalent?

• take pride in the total customer relationship by rolling up your sleeves and working hard to serve the customer from your first encounter through closing the loan and beyond?

• crave the opportunity to develop lasting professional relationships in the communities we serve?

• thrive in a fast-paced work environment as a member of a well respected team of professionals?

Five ‘yes’ responses could mean you have many of the traits and qualities we are looking for in our next Community Mortgage Lender.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package and incentive compensation program coupled with a stimulating work environment.

The position is not commission based.

Questions and requests for a job description may be directed to: Sandra Trombley, Human Resources (802) 388-4982 or email: strombley@nbmvt.com Applications may be completed at the following office locations:

5 Carver St., Brandon 240 Court St., Middlebury 30 Main St., Middlebury

29 Green St., Vergennes 28 Main St., Bristol 140 Commerce St., Hinesburg EOE

PLUMBER Needed for a busy fuel company. Must be able to work Monday thru Friday, be ambitious and a hard worker, obtain a positive attitude and enjoy working with others.

EOE

help wanted

Tom Bodette Landscaping & Excavating, Inc. is looking for experienced help in landscaping, excavation and lawn maintenance. Must have valid drivers license.

Commercial mowing or excavation experience required. Wage based on experience.

Mail or email resume: tombodettelesinc@gmail.com.

6 Lower Plains Rd, Middlebury, VT 05753, Attn: Leslie.

Call 388-4529.

SHIFT SUPERVISORS

Please Mail your resume or apply in person with your resume to:

RITE AID

For more information call Tim at

453-2381

32 Pine Street • Bristol

East Middlebury Maplefields 3201 Rte 7 South, E. Middlebury Ask for Brittany or pick-up an application

RITE AID, one of the nation’s leading retail drugstore chains, is looking for responsible individuals to fill these full time positions in the local area. Applicants must be able to work days, nights and weekends.

Experience preferred but will train appropriate candidate

Certified

Jackman’s Inc. is an EOE.

Apply in person at:

or email tim@jackmansinc.com

jackmansinc.com

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

FULL TIME DELI POSITION set hours Monday‑Friday 6:00 am‑ 2:00 pm. Prior work experience with food preparation in a commercial kitchen/deli required. Appli‑ cants should apply in person at Small City Market or call Cory at 802‑349‑7101.

SPECIALIZED RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT join a dedi‑ cated team of support for two women with developmental disabilities based in their Middlebury home. In a thera‑ peutic environment, you will provide stability and consis‑ tency, and help them achieve their personal goals. They are looking to expand their horizons, while learning in‑ dependent living/social skills, personal boundaries, emo‑ tional self‑regulation, and healthy life‑style. Seeking an energetic team player as well as creative thinker. Experi‑ ence with behavioral support desirable. Fully‑benefited po‑ sition with two overnights per week with weekend hours.

To apply, visit www.csac‑vt. org, or respond to CSAC HR, 89 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753, 802‑388‑6751, ext. 425.

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IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR full‑time salaried Bookkeeper position in support of Ad‑ dison County Community Trust’s (ACCT’s) mission of providing affordable housing.

The Bookkeeper is respon‑ sible for maintaining financial records of ACCT’s grow‑ ing portfolio of multifamily housing partnerships. Proven bookkeeping experience re‑ quired; other desirable expe‑ rience includes fund account‑ ing, asset management, and federally assisted housing program compliance. Must have a strong sense of team‑ work with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team; flexibility and good judgment; ambition to develop new skills and be highly organized. EEO. Respond with resume and cover letter by 2/20/17 to jobs@addisontrust.org.

KAYHART BROTHERS IN ADDISON has an opening for outside crops, equip‑ ment and mechanic posi‑ tion. Experience preferred.

Full time. Competitive pay, health insurance and IRA. References and valid divers license required. Call Tim at 802‑349‑6676.

LOCAL FOOD PRODUCER looking for qualified and energetic person to work food shows and festivals.

Sporadic work schedule to start, could possibly expand given experience and willing‑ ness to grow, weekends a must. Experience preferred.

Knowledge of beekkeeping a plus. Send cover letter and resume to: cva@together.net or PO Box 127, Middlebury.

OTTER CREEK BAKERY is hiring for a bakery counter service position. Full time.

Experience preferred. Must be able to multi task, be quick on your feet with positive at‑ titude, interest in providing good food and coffee drinks with great customer service.

Check out our website: ottercreekbakery.com see what we do, if this looks like a good fit send resume and letter of interest to our e‑mail with references and availabil‑ ity. No phone calls please.

Application is a hot link on our website’s homepage.

1 Prince Lane Bristol, VT 05443 OR your local RITE AID store Interested candidates can also apply online to the position in the careers sections of our website, www.riteaid.com/careers.

RITE AID is an Equal Opportunity Employer

THE INN ON THE GREEN is now hiring additional break‑ fast service / housekeeping staff for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday mornings from 6:45 AM ‑ 1:00 PM. Addi‑ tional hours/days possible.

Housekeeping experience preferred, but will train.

Contact Bruce or Brenda at 802‑388‑7512 to apply.

For Sale ANTIQUE DOUBLE BARREL ACME Arms Co. 12 gauge. Beautiful vintage firearm. $185. 802‑989‑5803.

COME TO YOUR LOCAL consignment shop to find furniture, collectables, dishes and so much more. Open Monday thru Saturday 10 to 5. Located in the Compass Music and Art Center, 333 Jones Drive, Brandon, VT. 802‑465‑8436.

For Rent 1,800 SQ. FT. WAREHOUSE as is or renovate to suit.

Creek Road, Middlebury.

802‑558‑6092.

BRISTOL NEW TWO BEDROOM apartment. Trash, snow removal, heat and storage included. $1,400 a month. Pets negotiable.

802‑355‑1926.

BRISTOL RENTALS WOODLAND APARTMENTS in‑ cluded: heat, hot water, trash pickup, parking, snow re‑ moval, mowing, range, refrig‑ erator and dishwasher. We fix things. Efficiency $560.

1 bedroom $645. 1 bedroom $760. Located on Wood‑ land Drive. Coin washer and dryer in each building. Pets negotiable. No smoking. su‑ san_bowen@comcast.net 802‑662‑3136.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent

For Rent

For Rent

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MIDDLEBURY; TWO BEDROOM 2ND floor apartment.

Walking distance to town and college. Parking for one ve‑ hicle. 802‑388‑7402 evenings.

No pets, no smoking. $1100 per month includes heat, wa‑ ter, snow removal and lawn care. Previous rental refer‑ ences and deposit required.

NEW HAVEN: BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, sunny apartment.

Garden space. No pets, no smoking. References, security deposit, lease. $875/month plus utilities. 802‑236‑2040.

BRISTOL; 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT heat, hot water, snow and lawn care included.

Carpeting, stove and refrigera‑ tor. Available now. $1150 per month. Basement. Garage.

802‑453‑2566.

ORGANIC, 10 ACRE crop land for lease, New Haven.

802‑388‑4831.

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BRISTOL; 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT Heat, trash, snowplowing, lawn care, park‑ ing, small storage, stove & refrigerator included. $1,175/ mo. 802‑453‑2566.

PRIME RETAIL SPACE IN MIDDLEBURY it doesn’t get any better than this fantastic, unique retail space best loca‑ tion in town. Windows on Main St. and windows overlooking Otter Creek in back. 750 sq. ft., AC. Phone 802‑989‑7277 or 206‑715‑5344.

CORNWALL EFFICIENCY APARTMENT country setting, 12 minutes to college. $675 includes all. Batesproperties@ yahoo.com DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Addi‑ son. Available storage space in my barn for summer/winter storage. The barn is structur‑ ally sound and weather‑tight with electricity. No heat or running water. The barn is also available for lease. The entrance door measurements are 8’ wide by 7’ high. For more info: 802‑363‑3403 or rochon_m@yahoo.com.

LARGE BRIGHT 1 BEDROOM apartment in East Mid‑ dlebury. Private front porch, hardwood floors, pets nego‑ tiable. $950 a month plus se‑ curity deposit. Includes trash removal, recycling, and snow removal. Available March 1st.

Call 802‑458‑8112 to view.

For Rent

ROOM FOR RENT brand new, furnished. Shared bathroom, kitchen and liv‑ ing room. $100.00 a week.

802‑877‑9237. Do not leave message on answering ma‑ chine.

NEW HAVEN, 2 BEDROOM upstairs apartment. Bright and spacious. Need 1st and last month’s rent. Price includes heat, electricity & rubbish re‑ moval. No pets, $1195 per month. Call 802‑453‑4037.

SINGLE ROOM PROFESSIONAL office in historic Mid‑ dlebury landmark, overlooking downtown. Space dimensions 15x15, with common areas and bathrooms shared with other professional tenants.

Rent $500 per month which includes heat, electric, hot water, garbage, recycling and private off street parking. For inquiry call 802‑989‑8822.

For Rent

Att. Farmers

Trucks

Wanted

S U G A RW O O D A PA R TMENTS is currently accept‑ ing applications for 2, 3 and 4 BR apartments in Middlebury.

All income/assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent.

NP/NS. W/D hook‑ups. Call 802‑247‑0165 or visit our web‑ site www.summitpmg.com.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

WHITNEY’S CUSTOM FARM WORK. Pond agitating, liquid manure hauling, drag line aer‑ ating. Call for price. 462‑2755, John Whitney.

1997 NISSAN PICKUP 4 cyl.

Standard, 121,000 miles. 4 wheel drive, fair shape, 4 mud and snow tires, battery and trailer hitch. Needs new gas line, muffler. As is $2,000. Call 802‑468‑0278.

TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT Antique dealer special‑ izing in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, an‑ tique collectibles, etc. Visit www.bittnerantiques.com or call Brian at 802‑272‑7527.

Consulting/appraisal services available. House calls made free of charge.

Cars 2011 SUBARU LEGACY, 108,000 miles. New timing belt, car starter, new brakes.

Good condition. 4 winter and 4 summer tires. $8,250. OBO 802‑759‑2030.

2014 GMC SIERRA regular cab, 4x4 , V‑6, full GM bed liner. ARE fiber cap‑ brown.

8,000 miles . Lube and oil recently done. $23,500. Call 802‑453‑3760.

Want to Rent

Addy Indy Classifieds are online: addisonindependent.

com/classifieds

OLDER ADULT SEEKING small furnished apartment or house in Middlebury for the months of July and August of 2017. Contact jnelson@ asumh.edu.

Wood Heat TIMBERWOLF FIREWOOD: Dry or green. Call for prices.

802‑388‑7300.

Real Estate BUILD YOUR DREAM HOUSE on one of the six remaining home‑sites in East Middlebury’s Daisy Lane, a small established subdivi‑ sion with village water, un‑ derground electric, cable and telephone to each lot.

All sites are approved for simple in ground septic. Just down the street you’ll find a library, playground, ten‑ nis courts and the beauti‑ ful Waybury Inn and Pub. That’s not all, Daisy Lane is 15‑20 minutes from the Snow Bowl, two 18 hole golf courses and beautiful Lake Dunmore.

Telephone 802‑388‑2502 or 802‑388‑7350.

Public Notices Index

Public notices for the following can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Pages 29 and 30.

For Rent

For Rent

For Rent

Bridport Central School (1)

It’s against the law to discriminate when advertising housing

Cornwall (1) Ferrisburgh (1)

Particularly on sites like Craigslist.

Middlebury (2)

And it’s easier to break the law than you might think. You can’t say “no children” or “adults only.” There is lots you can’t say.

The federal government is watching for such discrimination.

Let us help you sift through the complexities of the Fair Housing Law. Stay legal. Stay on the right side of the nation’s Fair Housing Law. Call the Addison Independent at (802) 388-4944.

Talk to our sales professionals.

ADDISON COUNTY

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Addison County Superior Court (1)

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY – DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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The Middlebury Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at the Municipal Office Building, 77 Main Street, to consider the following: 1. An application by Milot Real Estate for a PUD Amendment and conditional use review of a multi-unit apartment building in the South Village PUD on Court Street. The parcel number is 07:009 and the property is located in the Village Residential/Commercial zoning district.

2. An application by Mr. Benjamin Deppman for conditional use approval to add business/ professional office as a use at 2 Park Street. The parcel number is 24:066 and the property is in the Central Business District.

All interested persons may appear and be heard. Written materials may be viewed in the Planning and Zoning Office during regular business hours. (802) 388-8100, Ext 210.

Participation in this public hearing is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

Jennifer L. Murray Town Planner/Zoning Administrative Officer 2/13

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★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY REG. SELECTBOARD MEETING TUESDAY FEB. 14 • 7 P.M.

ROOM 116 – LARGE CONFERENCE RM. 77 MAIN STREET AGENDA 7:00 1. *Meeting of the Board of Civil Authority to Ratify the Town Meeting Warning Designating the Middlebury Union High School Auditorium, 73 Charles Avenue, as the location for Town Meeting on March 6 and the Town Offices, 77 Main Street, as the Polling Place for March 7, 2017 Australian Ballot Voting 7:05 2. **Call to Order 3. *Approval of Agenda 4. *Approval of Minutes of January 23, 2017 Regular Selectboard Meeting 5. **Citizen Comments [Opportunity to raise or address issues that are not otherwise included on this agenda] Request for 7:10 6. *Consider Designated Short Term Parking in the Municipal Parking Lot Behind the Town Offices for Voters during Australian Ballot Voting on Tuesday, March 7, 2017.

7. **Consider Request from Middlebury College for Blanket Approval to Serve Alcohol at Catered Events at the Bread Loaf Campus from May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018 7:15 8. **MCTV Board Chair Len Rowell with an update on MCTV Staffing Wiger-Grohs and 7:25 9. *Judy Leslie Kameny, Request for Approval of Emerald Ash Borer Preparedness Plan 7:35 10. *Brief Report on Infrastructure Committee Meeting of February 9th, including Recommendation for Award of Contract for South Street/Chipman Park Engineering 7:40 11. **Discussion of Committee to Review & Recommend Refinements to the Town’s Economic Strategy Going Forward 7:55 12. **Consider Draft Revolving Loan Fund Process and DecisionMaking Structure 8:10 13. *Authorize Signature of Grant Agreement with State of Vermont for East Middlebury River Flood Resiliency Project.

Discuss Project Timeline & Next Steps.

8:20 14. **John Freidin, Ilsley Public Library Building Committee Chair, with an update 8:30 15. ** David White, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Consortium to Advocate for Expanding Eligibility for Tax Increment Financing Districts as a Downtown Revitalization Tool 8:40 16. *Authorize Signature of Lease with Addison County Teens 8:50 17. **Prepare for Town Meeting – Discuss Presentation & Survey 9:00 18. *Approval of Check Warrants 19. *Town Manager’s Report 20. Board Member Concerns 21. *Executive Session – if needed 22. **Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session 9:15 23. *Adjourn * Decision Item ** Possible Decision If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 388-8100 x-202 as early as possible.

Additional information about most Agenda items is available on the Town’s website, www.townofmiddlebury.org, on the Selectboard page.

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Vermont Lincoln gets UVM endowed professorship BURLINGTON/LINCOLN — Katharine Shepherd, Ed.D., a professor and interim associate dean in the College of Education and Social Services (CESS) at the University of Vermont, was endowed in a formal investiture ceremony on Feb. 7 as the inaugural Levitt Family Green and Gold Professor. Shepherd is a Lincoln resident.

Following remarks from UVM President Tom Sullivan and CESS Dean Scott Thomas, Shepherd was presented with a medallion in front of a packed room of family, friends, colleagues and students in the

Memorial Lounge of the Waterman Building on the UVM campus in Burlington. Recognition of the importance of endowed positions for senior teachers and researchers through a formal investiture ceremony — now a revered campus tradition — is one of the highest honors the University of Vermont can bestow on its faculty members and the generous donors who make it possible.

In addition to her appointments at UVM, Shepherd is the project director and co-principal investigator for the U.S. Department of Education’s grant for Transformative Leadership

for Special Education Administrators and the co-author of a recently published book called “The Art of Collaboration: Lessons from Families of Children with Disabilities.” The Higher Education Consortium for Special Education recently honored her with its coveted leadership and service award.

A distinguished researcher and well-loved teacher, Katie Shepherd received her B.A. in American Studies from Middlebury College and earned her M.Ed. in Elementary and Special Education as well as her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Vermont.

STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT ADDISON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 194-8-15 ANCV DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-OPT1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006OPT1 v.

TROY SIPLE A/K/A TROY S. SIPLE, CITIMORTGAGE, INC., VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF TAXES, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND DISCOVER BANK OCCUPANTS OF 4974 SAND ROAD, FERRISBURGH, VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered May 11, 2016 in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Troy Siple to Option One Mortgage Corporation, dated December 2, 2005 and recorded in Book 117 Page 96 of the land records of the Town of Ferrisburgh, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Sand Canyon Corporation f/k/a Option One Mortgage Corporation to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-OPT1 Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-OPTI dated June 9, 2011 and recorded in Book 138 Page 377of the land records of the Town of Ferrisburgh for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 4974 Sand Road, Ferrisburgh, Vermont on February 24, 2017 at 9:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Troy S. Siple by Warranty Robert M. Duprey and Sandra M. Duprey dated December 2, 2005 and recorded at Book___Pages___ Ferrisburgh Land Records, and being therein described as follows: “Being all and the same land and premises conveyed by Warranty Deed of Leslie H. Rich, Jr. and Sylvia Rich to Robert M. Duprey and Sandra M. Duprey dated July 13, 1981 and recorded at Book 55, Page 159 of the Town of Ferrisburgh Land Records and being therein more fully described as follows: “Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Leslie H. Rich, Jr. by Warranty Deed of Susan A. Rich, dated April 11, 1979, and recorded at Book 52 Page 311 Ferrisburgh Land Records, and being therein described as follows: “Being all and the same land and premises described in a deed from Michael G. Duany, Trustee to Susan A. Rich dated December 1, 1978, and recorded at Volume 52, Page 132 of the land records of the Town of Ferrisburgh. Said land and premises are more particularly described therein as follows: “Being the so-called Porterboro Schoolhouse buildings and approximately threequarters of an acre, more or less, and being all and the same land and premises described in a Quit-Claim Deed from William H. Orr to the Town of Ferrisburg, dated August 10, 1914, and recorded in Book 25, Page 251 of the Land Records of the Town of Ferrisburg and being described in said deed as follows: “Beginning on the highway running from Vergennes by the Orr Farm, So-called, at the southwest corner of land owned by the estate of the late Louise B. Tupper; THENCE easterly on said Tupper’s line 10 rods; THENCE southerly parallel with the road 12 rods; THENCE westerly [10] rods to the aforementioned highway; THENCE northerly along said highway to the place of beginning, containing three quarters of an acre, more or less.

“And it is understood that the [Grantee] shall build and maintain all fences required around the above described land.

“Reference is hereby made to the aforementioned deeds and deeds and records therein referenced, all in further aid of this description.”

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) days after the date of sale.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED : January 12, 2017 By: /S/Rachel K. Jones, Esq. Rachel K. Jones, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

UVM DEAN SCOTT Thomas, left, and UVM President Tom Sullivan congratulate Lincoln resident Katharine Shepherd, the inaugural Levitt Family Green and Gold Professor, at a Feb. 7 ceremony.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TOWN OF CORNWALL

The Cornwall Development Review Board will hold a Public Meeting on Wednesday, March 1st 2017, at 7 pm, at the Cornwall Fire Department located on Route 30 in Cornwall, VT. Purpose(s) of Meeting: 1. To hear a request by 5 Trillium Partners, of Concord MA, to subdivide their 7.78 acre lot on the corner of Cider Mill Rd and Route 125 in Cornwall VT, into 2 lots, with Lot 1 = 2.03 acres, and Lot 2 = 5.75 acres.

This matter was classified by the Cornwall Development Review Board as a Minor Subdivision on September 28th 2016.

2. To hear a request by Joseph Brown, of Centerville OH, to create a Personal Landing Strip on residential property at the end of Robbins Rd in Cornwall VT. 3. To hear a request by Churchill and Janet Franklin, of Concord MA, for a Waiver of the Front Yard Setback Requirement for a residential structure at 325 Ridge Rd in Cornwall VT. The above applications are available to the public at the Cornwall Town Clerk’s office, Route 30, Cornwall, VT. You are free to review the file for any additional information concerning this particular matter.

Persons wishing to be heard at this Public Meeting may do so in person or may be represented at the meeting by licensed Vermont Attorney or an authorized agent.

Please note that in accordance with Chapter 117, Section 4464, of the Vermont statutes, participation in the first Public Meeting for any hearing described above is a prerequisite to the right to make subsequent appeal. 2/13

BRIDPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL NOTICE Bridport Central School has an upcoming flooring project. Contact Eric Warren at 802-382-1183 for more information.

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TOWN OF FERRISBURGH PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

A public hearing before the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ferrisburgh will held at the Town Clerk’s Office on March 1, 2017 to consider the following applications 1. Opening of Meeting / Minutes of February 5, 2017.

2. Richard Benson – recessed from 2/52017; 3. An application, #17-010, submitted by Sally Knowlton, for reconstructing a existing beach house , Dock house, Deck & Porch.

ID # 04.01.01. SD2 Zoning District.

The above applications are available are available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office. Persons wishing to appeal and be heard may do so in person or be represented by an agent or an attorney.

PLEASE NOTE: Participation in the local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

Communication about the above applications may be filed in writing with the Board or such hearing 2/13

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AUCTIONS Sure shots

SEVEN YOUNGSTERS WON age-group prizes in the annual St. Ambrose Parish Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest that was held last week at Mount Abraham Union High School. Pictured, from left, are 9-year-old girls’ champion Gretchen Toy, 11-year-old girls’ champion Joanna Toy, 10-year-old girls’ champion Kaydence Pecor, 12-year-old boys’ champion Henry Cogswell, 10-year-old boys’ champion Jacob Lavigne, 9-year-old boys’ champion Hayden Lutz and 11-year-old boys’ champion Josh Lyman.

Each of these winners will compete in the District Competition to be held Feb. 19, with an eye toward moving on to the state and international levels.

Ferrisburgh (Continued from Page 1) officer positions for Vergennes American Legion Post 14.

Armell has served on the Ferrisburgh Conservation Commission for a dozen years, during which he notes he as worked closely with local nonprofits as well as other town boards.

“I’m retired now, so I’d have more time to devote to town matters,” Armell said. “I’m still on the Conservation board. I still work with the selectboard and the planning and zoning commission on a lot of stuff.

I have a lot of experience on town matters.”

EBEL: Ebel grew up in Huntington, N.Y., and after earning a degree at SUNY-Brockport began a 34-year career in education as a classroom teacher at Vergennes Union Elementary School in 1974, the year he moved to Vermont.

Since then he has been an adult tutor, earned a master’s in school administration from the University of Vermont, been the Lincoln Community School principal, directed a Burlington special education program, been an assistant principal at South Burlington High School, and wrapped up his career by serving several years as the principal at South Burlington’s Orchard Elementary School before retiring in 2009.

He and his wife, Donna, have renovated their home into a guesthouse, a project that Ebel said has progressed far enough to allow him time to serve on the selectboard.

“This will be my first official foray into town government,” he said. “Certainly in my time as a school administrator I previously sat on committees and commissions of various kinds to support the growth of the organizations that I was part of. So I have some of the skills that would be important to help in terms of communicating a plan to people and helping it move forward.”

QUESTION 1: What prompted them to run?

EBEL: “I’ve always had the interest, but with my work in school

administration didn’t feel I had the time that I thought needed to be dedicated to that kind of work, as a town official, understanding what some of the expectations might be.

And now I feel I do have that time.”

ARMELL: “The selectboard approached me. They said, ‘You’d be a good fit … I’ve run three or four times now. I’ve always wanted to get more involved with the town matters. I’ve been a leader all my life, and I feel everyone should be involved in some way in the town matters.”

QUESTION 2: What are their specific concerns?

ARMELL: “I’m not planning on rocking the boat. I think our selectboard has done a very good job of keeping the budget down.

There aren’t any major concerns. I’d just like to keep town taxes as low as we possibly can without hurting anybody.”

He is concerned about the Union Meeting Hall, which required major maintenance and has been a board topic for years.

“We have an older building, and we’ve already discussed this a couple times with the selectboard, that needs major, major maintenance … As far as the town keeping putting money into it to restore the building, it’s a wonderful building the town has owned for 100 years, but we’ve got to do something. We’ve got to either sell it or put the money into fixing it.”

EBEL: “I do not have a specific issue. I’m not a one-issue candidate, for sure. Really, my interest is to take a look at the work that is going on in Ferrisburgh, look at our town plan, that is a wonderful document … look at that and work with that to move Ferrisburgh forward in its growth and be thoughtful about that.”

Ebel does want to keep an eye on the Vermont Green Line electric power cable and make sure the town’s interests are protected.

“I know a big project coming through is the Green Line, the hydroelectric project that is going

to connect down through the lake.

That proposal takes certainly a lot of attention from the town. We have to look at how that would impact us.”

QUESTION 3: Why should voters choose you?

EBEL: “My background in running organizations with multimillion-dollar budgets and keeping those balanced, I know that’s always a concern in our community.

What do we need to do, and what’s it going to cost to get it done?

And we know where that’s going to come from. It’s going to come from property taxes. Folks want to support the town, but want to make sure those funds are spent as efficiently as possible.

“My background in those management areas is pretty strong, personnel management, working with folks, both with folks that are part of running the town and communicating with community members. I’m here to listen to them.

I view myself as a very good listener, and able to synthesize thoughts and ideas folks have to see where it fits into the bigger scheme of things.”

ARMELL: “I’ve been involved with the town for a number of years on different boards so I know what has to be done and how things should be accomplished. And I’m a lifelong resident of this town. I care very deeply for this town.”

Armell cited his work with the U.S. National Guard, where he was responsible for, “Dealing with money issues, making sure the National Guard had all the stuff they need to operate with, which is almost the same thing as the selectboard does. So my fulltime job in the Guard relates to basically the same thing the selectboard does, managing a lot of money. And I was always known as the frugal guy in the state.”

QUESTION 4: Anything to add?

EBEL: “I’m excited to be running, and people should feel free to contact me.”

ARMELL: “Let’s hope the voters get out there.”

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