Monday, Feb. 20, 2017

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 28 No. 45

Tragic love story in song • ‘Rusalka,’ the operatic story of a water spirit in love with a man, will be broadcast at THT. See Arts Beat on Page 10.

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Porter directors endorse affiliation

Partnership with UVMHN requires one final vote

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The Porter Medical Center (PMC) and University of Vermont Health Network (UVMHN) boards on Thursday voted unanimously to sign an affiliation agreement, a

move that would result in reduced independence for Addison County’s hospital but net it greater financial stability, some key capital improvements and a more diverse menu of health care services for local patients. Thursday’s board votes were a monumental step, but the affiliation move still hinges on some changes to Porter’s organizational bylaws. Those changes must be approved by voting

members of the PMC corporation at the organization’s annual meeting on March 15. Officials are not anticipating a negative vote, as the prospect of affiliation with UVMHN has drawn mostly positive comments during a series of public meetings during the past year at which the merger idea was unfurled. Porter CEO Dr. Fred Kniffin, in a statement (See Porter, Page 23)

FFA students get hands-on learning

• See what our local agriculture students are up to for National FFA Week on Pages 14-16.

Playoffs arrive for Panther hoop

• Both Middlebury teams hosted quarterfinals Saturday. See the results on Page 18.

Tubing time

AFTER A DEARTH of big snowstorms over the last two years, the county finally saw some significant snowfall last week. Daniel Likun and his six-year-old daughter, Penny, took advantage of the snow and a snow day for area schools last Monday to go tubing down a hill in Middlebury. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Skiers let it rip at the Snow Bowl • Middlebury College hosted its Winter Carnival this weekend. See photos on Pages 18-20.

Unified Addison Northeast steps into its future with first gathering By GAEN MURPHREE BRISTOL — An atmosphere of pride and excitement permeated the first organizational meeting of the newly formed Addison Northeast School District, held at Mount Abraham Union High School last Thursday. The district is the result of a vote last November by the five towns of the Addison Northeast Supervisory Union to

unify budgeting and governance in accordance with Act 46. “It took a lot of work to get to this evening,” said Superintendent Patrick Reen. Secretary of Education Rebecca Holcombe commended the ANeSU Act 46 Study Committee for “the tremendous amount of work” they did. (See District, Page 22)

Opera house thriving in 20th year of revival

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — On Feb. 14 the Vergennes City Council heard an upbeat report from Friends of the Vergennes Opera House President Gerianne Smart about the financial and artistic health of the historic theater. The VOH has several big shows lined up for the coming months and is (See VOH, Page 7)

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Lincoln to decide two contests By GAEN MURPHREE served as that organization’s secreLINCOLN — When they come tary and president. He’s also served to Burnham Hall on Town Meeting on the board of the Lincoln CommuDay, March 7, Lincoln residents will nity School and has been a guidance see familiar faces running unopposed counselor at Mount Abraham Union for town clerk, town treasurer and se- High School since 1999. lectboard. “I have always had But when it comes to an interest in being the Lincoln residents the town moderator and moderator and thought second constable posi- will elect town that the only way to tions, voters will need officials by Australian get there is to place ballot on Town to make a choice. my name on the balAlan Kamman is Meeting Day, March lot,” said Kamman, challenging Will Sipsey 7, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., in who credits his recent in a race for town and Burnham Hall. Other hike of the entire Apschool meeting moder- measures will be palachian Trail as part ator. Matthew Collins is discussed and voted of what’s emboldened again challenging Mark on at town meeting, him to throw his hat in Truax in a race for sec- March 6, beginning the ring for the moderaat 6 p.m., also at ond constable. tor position. Burnham Hall. MEETING Kamman feels that MODERATOR what’s important to the Kamman, 54, describes himself position is to “be impartial, objective as a “relative newbie” to Lincoln, and organized, and to add an element having lived there only for “close of humor while keeping a good hanto 25 years.” For 24 of those years, dle on the proceedings.” Kamman has volunteered with the Sipsey, 59, started as Lincoln’s Lincoln Fire Department and has moderator in 2012 and became mod-

erator for the Vermont League of Cities and Towns in 2016. He’s been on the Lincoln selectboard since 2013 and served on the zoning board of adjustment for over a decade. Sipsey came to Lincoln in 1986 and is an Information Technology manager for the Vermont Department of Labor. Sipsey said other townsfolk encouraged him to run for town office “based on my experience in town government, successfully tackling controversial issues by working toward consensus.” What’s key to successfully moderating a meeting, said Sipsey, “is understanding the Rules of Order and tempering application of those rules in a way that facilitates the democratic process.” Sipsey is a strong believer in the importance of local government and in town meeting as a democratic institution. “Town meeting is the closest thing there is to actual democracy in the world,” Sipsey said. “Many people (See Lincoln, Page 3)

Schools seeking feedback from parents By JOHN FLOWERS made up of students, educators and MIDDLEBURY — The Addison community members. Central School District (ACSD) is Creation of the council stemmed reaching out to its students and their from a priority in the ACSD’s new families, asking how the strategic plan that “all district could open up students feel they matbetter lines of commu- In essence, the ter to people in the comnication to make sure district wants munity.” The panel’s all stakeholders are bet- students main function: Act as a ter informed about go- and parents sounding board and to ings-on and educational strengthen the partnerto become programming. ships within the ACSD To that end, the dis- more active that promote student trict is administering a participants success. survey to parents and in the public Erika Garner is costudents asking them if education ordinator of the new they feel adequately in- process. council, which counts formed through current ACSD Superintendent ACSD outreach, or if Peter Burrows among they think improvements are in or- its members. der. “The council is working to inThe survey is being spearheaded crease support for our students by through the ACSD’s new, 14-mem- leveraging the considerable resourcber Community Partnership Council es we have in our communities,”

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Burrows said of the effort. “Their work has begun in looking at communication between school and community, and will be expanding to include providing guidance on the supports and services we develop, and analyzing school and county data to determine need. The council serves an advisory role and is a voice to continually improve our connection to our students, parents, communities and agencies to realize the potential of what we can do when we all work together toward the same goal of healthy, happy and engaged learners.” In essence, the district wants students and parents to become more active participants in the public education process. And that means keeping folks in the loop, Garner said. “(The district) wants to ensure (See ACSD, Page 3)

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City safety committee to make suggestions

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — The Vergennes City Council heard from Alderman Matt Chabot at their Feb. 14 meeting that the pedestrian task force of which he is a member will have recommendations for council members to consider at their next meeting. Those could include flashing pedestrian lights at three crosswalks, and also at least a trial run suggested by Burlington nonprofit Local Motion to evaluate the impact on traffic of structural changes to streets such as narrowed lanes and bulbouts. Chabot said Local Motion officials believe such changes are the best long-term solution, and the nonprofit has equipment the city could borrow to simulate such changes and allow officials to observe the effects on traffic and pedestrian safety on a trial basis. After the meeting Alderman Mark Koenig said pedestrians, including schoolchildren, do appear to be using the temporary flag-and-bucket system he installed at a couple of crosswalks. Pedestrians pick up flags on one side and wave them at drivers to enhance visibility before dropping them off on the far side. In other business, the council: • Discussed recommendations in the city’s Downtown and Otter Creek Basin Master Plan for the Falls Park area and which should be made priorities for future funding.

Benton asked council members to review the list and give their opinions at a future meeting. They also discussed possible support for a planned Rotary Club upgrade to the park. • Held a brief and unattended public hearing required for minor amendments to a section of the city plan. The amendment adds a map of the city’s downtown, describes the importance of Vergennes being a Vermont Designated Downtown and the Vergennes Partnership’s vital role in maintaining that designation, and adds a list of projects the partnership would like to fund to improve the city. That list includes upgrades to street signs, the addition of way-finding signs, streetscape projects on Main and School streets, several pedestrian safety projects, improved downtown Wi-Fi, the relocation of utility poles off Main Street, downtown charging stations for electric vehicles, a Main Street sidewalk extension from Macdonough Drive to Otter Creek, and a footbridge to Pumphouse Island. The council will hold a required second hearing on Feb. 28 and then amend the plan. The changes are required for the city’s re-application to retain its Designated Downtown status, which the Vergennes Partnership has already filed. Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent.com.

ACSD (Continued from Page 2) that all families receive and are able to access the information they need, when they need it,” Garner said through a recent letter the partnership sent to all ACSD families. District officials hope the student and parent surveys provide some valuable feedback to shape future ACSD communication policies. Students took the survey last week. Meanwhile, parents still have a chance to fill out their on-line communication survey. It can be accessed through ACSD school websites and can be taken through this week. Go online to http://bit.ly/2lf3oYf to see a letter from Garner and Burrows and to take the survey. The survey includes such questions as: • How often would you like to receive updates on your child’s classroom activities, and how would you like to receive those updates? • What types of information would you like to receive (a list of options is provided in the survey). • How often do you visit ACSD websites? The survey also allows respondents to weigh in on the communication skills of their local schools, teachers and administrators. Anyone with questions about the surveys, or the Community Partner-

ship Council, should contact Garner at egarner@acsu.org. Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

Brisk ride

AUTUMN SPRITZER, 5, gets a spray of snow in the face as she sleds down a hill in Middlebury last Monday morning.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Lincoln (Continued from Page 2) are of the opinion that we live in a democracy, and we actually don’t. We live in a republic with representative democratic element. “The town meeting tradition in New England is the closest thing to true democracy where everyone who wishes to participate has equal opportunity to speak and equal opportunity to vote. It’s a very sacred tradition.” SECOND CONSTABLE Second constable candidate Matthew Collins, 49, has been a police officer for 20 years, 17 of those at the University of Vermont, where he’s

currently employed. “I’ve lived in Lincoln for 14 years and believe it’s important to give back to the community,” said Collins. Being a police officer, Collins said he would bring to the Lincoln second constable position “a full understanding of the laws in Vermont” and the kinds of ongoing trainings that come with being in law enforcement. Current second constable Mark Truax did not respond to the Independent’s inquiries. The Vermont League of Cities and Towns describes a Vermont consta-

ble as a law enforcement officer who has “authority to arrest, and has powers of search and seizure within the town.” Constables may also “destroy unlicensed dogs, kill injured deer ... serve as a district court officer, (and) remove disorderly persons from town meeting.” Although Vermont law requires training “for a part-time law enforcement officer,” towns can vote on how that criteria applies to the elected constable position. “We’re kind of like first responders in a town,” said Collins. “We’ll go and we’ll assist in an emergency.”

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Editorial Mattis, at least, has a world view with historic context Congressional Republicans and recently appointed Secretary of Defense James Mattis have the opportunity in Michael Flynn’s replacement as national security adviser to shore up America’s defense against Russia and solidify its commitment to America’s international alliances. To do that, they must ensure Trump’s next pick for national security adviser hones closer to Mattis’ view of the world, and is a seasoned professional with an understanding of international affairs. Mattis, a retired Marine general, won easy confirmation as a military veteran who understands Russian aggression, the importance of strong international alliances, has hawkish views on the Middle East, and has pressed for increased military spending. In his confirmation hearings last month, Mattis made it clear that Russia was intent on weakening NATO, and since its invasion of Crimea and the Ukraine in 2014, has become a more aggressive menace on the eastern European border. In those hearings, he reaffirmed his strong support of NATO as well as support of the Pentagon’s European Reassurance Initiative, initiated under President Obama, which has added military power in Eastern Europe in response to concerns about Russian pressure on the Baltics, a move Russian President Putin has criticized. “The most important thing is that we recognize the reality of what we deal with in Mr. Putin and we recognize that he is trying to break the North Atlantic alliance, and that we take the steps . . . to defend ourselves where we must,” Mattis said in comments reported by the Washington Post. While supporting NATO, Mattis is also committed to getting member countries to pay their fair share, a common complaint of Mr. Trump’s, as it was of President Barack Obama and President George W. Bush — both of whom made similar pushes to get European allies to carry more of the load, with some success, including getting all members to agree to pledge at least 2 percent of their gross domestic product to defense spending. Still, of the 28 member nations, only 5 have risen to that level of spending: the United Kingdom, Estonia, Poland, Greece and the United States. Major members of the alliance that contribute under 2 percent include: France (1.78 percent), Turkey (1.56), Germany (1.19), Italy (1.11) and Canada (.99). Other member nations have pledged to meet the 2 percent threshold, but not until 2024. Mattis has asked those nations to step up their efforts, and is using Russia’s recent aggression, the threat of terrorism and America’s waning patience, as reasons it is important to make that commitment sooner than later. “No longer can the American taxpayer carry a disproportionate share of the defense of Western values,” Mattis told NATO ministers at a meeting in Brussels this past Wednesday. “Americans cannot care more for your children’s security than you do.” Too harsh? Not at all. According to the Washington Post, “NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg sought to downplay any suggestion that Mattis’s message constituted a threat, saying that the United States was simply pressing its allies to live up to their own commitments. What’s important is the different approach and perspective Mattis has compared to Trump. Where Mattis is able to articulate a clear policy, while also reassuring support of vital alliances, Trump is flippant, creates fear among allies and sends mixed messages of opportunity to our foes (go ahead and attack, we won’t resist) of which Putin has already taken advantage with recent attacks in the Ukraine. If Congressional Republicans want to exercise some control over Trump’s chaotic presidency, they could start by insisting Trump’s next pick for national security adviser is thoroughly vetted, and hones closer to the mold of Mr. Mattis, who demonstrates a grasp of historic context. “History is clear,” he said in his confirmation hearings: “Nations with strong allies thrive and those without them wither.” That, at least, is three steps ahead of Trump and Flynn, and reassures Americans that their most important allies will not be tossed to the wind, while Trump pursues his unwise flirtation with Putin. Angelo S. Lynn

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Snow break

SNOW PILES UP on either side of a picket fence in Bristol on Tuesday, the day after a big snowstorm hit the county. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Letters to the Editor Leahy, Sanders have right idea on Russia probes Michael Flynn resigned as national security advisor as a result of his having lied about his conversations with a Russian diplomat. This has shown light and raised questions about the pre-election association between the current President’s aides and the Russian government. Flynn’s lie, and the content of his conversation, led to the possibility that he could be vulnerable to blackmail. This seems to be the beginning of a larger story. It’s not over. Until we have a bipartisan investigation of this issue by an independent com-

mission this story cannot be laid to rest. I want everything about the current administration’s ties with Russia to be investigated — both private business dealings in Russia and with Russians in the U.S. and other prior contact with government officials in Russia held by members of the administration, including the current president. I want to know who asked Flynn to speak to the Russian ambassador in the first place. Flynn had no power of his own at that time, and could not have been seen as someone who was able to reliably promise any-

thing unless he was acting on behalf of someone with power. As part of the investigation, I want them to investigate Donald Trump’s tax returns — including schedules and forms — to try to determine if he has accounts in Russian banks and partnerships with Russian investors. A June 2016 report from the Washington Post reported that Donald Trump, Jr. said, “Russians make up a pretty disproportionate cross-section of a lot of our assets…we see a lot of money pouring in from Russia.” Sen. Patrick (See Letter, Page 5)

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Use town surplus to reduce taxes

Letters to the Editor Bill S.51 advances state’s renewable energy priorities

I remember in 1980, climate scientists calling for a switch to renewable energy sources. They hoped by 1990 we would have begun in earnest, and 37 years later we have started to gather momentum. With glaciers and the polar ice caps melting everywhere and with continuous record breaking warm years, it is

about time we did more. Vermont’s Clean Energy Plan seeks to have 90 percent renewable energy with an 80 percent decrease in fossil fuels as a reasonably achievable and necessary goal over the next 30 years. This is what Senate bill S.51 is about and I am happy that my Sen. Chris Bray is

lead sponsor and my Sen. Claire Ayer is a strong supporter of this bill in response to climate change. This bill is solid positive action that we need to respond to climate change and is why Vermonters must support this bill. Michael Doran Vergennes

Touting Vermont’s strengths key to retaining youth An Open Letter to Governor Scott: With all the chaos happening at the federal level, it is difficult for me to focus on the issues within our state. However, that very chaos makes it imperative that we take the right course here. I applaud your stand on the immigration actions, but am concerned about other directions you are espousing. You want to improve Vermont’s economy. You want to increase opportunities for a younger demographic of workers in our state. Those are fine goals, but how do we achieve them? I think we achieve them by building on and proclaiming our strengths. What would those strengths be, focusing on young people and young families? Vermont has been and continues to be a great place to raise a family. Nationally, we consistently rate high in this area. Why? Because of good schools, strong communities and access to quality health care. What else do we offer? Wonderful recreational opportunities, a healthy environment with clean water and air, as well as good, locally grown food. This is a great place to live and to start up an environmentally friendly business. This is a great place for young workers who want this kind of ambience in their own lives and in the lives of their families. Instead of bemoaning the loss of a younger demographic, we should be actively singing our state’s praises as an idyllic place for them to settle. What do we need to do to attract young, vibrant young people to live and grow families in Vermont? We need to keep our small com-

munities strong and viable. This does not mean closing small schools and moving all our families to the population centers of the state. Sure, lots of people want to live in a city, but many would love to live in our small communities, except for the regressive absence of essential statewide broadband Internet and cell phone service. It’s true, we are a mountainous state, but for years this need has received lip service at best. Growing our economy means enabling it to grow in all parts of our state, and businesses requiring good, reliable Internet service often pay well without negative environmental impact. You vow to veto a family leave measure, but family leave, paid sick leave, a livable wage, healthcare benefits — these are the very things that would make a person want to live here and work here. Such advantages can balance out earning a little less or having a slightly higher cost of living. Importantly, our small communities can offer more affordable housing, and with their stronger, smaller schools can maintain and grow their share of this younger demographic. Just as our state’s agriculture has been strengthened through a widening diversity and improved technology, we need to bring new approaches to enhance our wider Vermont economy. We may need to find new sources of revenue, including increased taxes. People are never thrilled to pay their taxes, but they also know you can’t get something for nothing. If they understand the benefits, they generally accept the price. If taxes

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for the wealthy are further cut at the federal level, we may need to de-couple our income taxes from the federal system. Vermont is never going to be a tax haven, so that will not be why people move here or stay here. And while I agree there is a need for good early childcare and for more affordable higher education, it is a delusion to think that the way to achieve those is to take funding from one of our major areas of strength. K-12 education needs to continue to be funded at adequate levels, and if that means you have to adjust your thinking about tax increases, so be it. Vermont is a wonderful way of life for most, but there are Vermonters for whom that is not true, and they are the very people who most need good education, good health care, jobs with decent benefits and a livable wage. I do not believe it was your budget proposals that got you elected. It was primarily name recognition and the perception that you are a nice guy. If your Republican ideology were the significant factor, we would have a different party in majority in our legislature. So it is time for you to be a nice guy for all your constituents. Brag about the things that make Vermont a great place to live and build upon them. Let’s not compete for the race to the bottom. Let’s leverage our strengths to the benefit of us all. Laureen Cox Ripton

On March 7, Panton town voters will be presented with a proposed budget that calls for a 1.83 percent increase in the property tax rate. This sounds reasonable until you discover on page 12 of the 2016 audit report (online) that the town has an unassigned surplus of $107,962. The same thing happened last year. We had an unassigned surplus of $66,924 (page 12, 2015 audit) and raised the tax rate 2 percent. These surpluses are in addition to the “rainy day” fund established by the town several years ago. The town has been accumulating this surplus for several years. The tax rate has been raised three out of the last four years (and five out of the last eight), even though the town had surplus funds available every year. Years ago there was a

line item in the revenue section of the budget called “carry forward balance.” It disappeared some time ago. Had we utilized this line item, and used just a portion of the surplus, the tax rate could have been stabilized at pre-2011 rates. There are two additional money articles on the town meeting warning. Article 5 to transfer $10,856 to the “rainy day” fund and $55,000 to the highway capital equipment fund. That would leave $42,106 left unassigned from the surplus. A transfer of $10,404 from the surplus would eliminate the need for a tax rate increase. The remaining balance of the surplus ($31,702) would be available to reduce the tax rate. J. Douglas Dows Panton

City mayor has done a great job Dear Editor, I know that there are many issues facing Addison County and Vermont in general. Attracting and retaining talent, protecting our environment and building the economy are chief among them. I am writing to praise the Mayor of Vergennes, Bill Benton, who has worked to do all of these things in his tenure as Mayor. Recently he signed a proclamation declaring Vergennes the Sister City of Venice, Italy. While symbolic, this opens a door to tourism and culture here in Addison County. Recently he gave support to a local program to fight the heroin epidemic. He does not shy away from the

difficult challenges. He continues to work on the truck traffic issue with VTrans. The expansion of Vergennes activities and celebrations makes our area more attractive to young families and entrepreneurs. The Mayor is highly visible and approachable on all topics concerning the citizens of Vergennes. In this very divisive political climate, it makes me proud to be a resident of a state where we work together to build a better life. Bill Benton has my full support and trust!!! Jeremy Holm Vergennes

Letter (Continued from Page 4) Leahy and Sen. Bernie Sanders are calling for an investigation into ties between the Trump campaign/administration and Russia — either by a special counsel or by the Senate Intelligence Committee. I’m grateful that we live in

Vermont and have representation by these staunch patriots. We the people need a government that is on our side, not slave to the interests of Russian (or any) oligarchs and corporations. Jennifer Stefani Middlebury

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Obituaries

Jonathan Ryan, 32, Orwell ORWELL — Jonathan Spencer Ryan, 32, of Orwell died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, in a snowmobile tragedy in Putnam, N.Y. Family and friends are invited to a gathering “In Celebration of His Life,” which will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 11 a.m., at Brandon American Legion Post No. 55. Following the ceremony the family will receive friends there, for a time of remembrance. A complete obituary will appear at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Miller & Ketcham

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Midd. eyes beatle invasion By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — At a Tuesday evening meeting, members of the Middlebury selectboard unanimously endorsed the inclusion of $5,000 in next year’s capital improvement budget to begin protecting the town from an inevitable incursion from the emerald ash borer, a voracious beetle that attacks ash trees. The Middlebury Tree Committee has put together a preparedness plan to contend with the ash borer’s expected onslaught. That plan calls for, among other things, a $60,000 investment over the next decade to cut down damaged or fragile ash trees and to eventually treat larger ash trees with organic pesticides to deter the insects. Roughly one in 12 trees in Vermont is an ash tree, according to tree committee member Judith Wiger-Grohs. Each tree provides around $130 in annual value to the state, through storm water mitigation, aesthetics and other benefits, committee members said. Emerald ash borers hail from Asia and are believed to have made their way to North America through the shipping of lumber products, according to Wiger-Grohs. The beetles have been confirmed in 27 states, including all the New England states — except Vermont. The bugs are initially tough to spot because they attack trees from the top-down,

according to Wiger-Grohs. Significant loss of ash trees could affect the local ecology, in terms of affecting soil composition and reducing animals and insects that are partial to such trees, committee members said. Town workers have already begun taking down ash trees on public property that are in poor condition. Officials said such trees are easier to remove before they have been stricken by ash borers. Local residents should also gird for an ash borer influx. “We have got to get this information out in as many forums as possible,” Wiger-Grohs said. In other action last Tuesday, the Middlebury selectboard: • Formed a committee to develop a new plan for attracting businesses to town and supporting existing businesses. • Approved a $50,600 contract with Green Mountain Engineering to do design work on a project to improve water main, sewer infrastructure and storm water drainage on South Street and in Chipman Park. • Rejected an offer by real estate investment advisor David White to lobby on the town’s behalf in what is a multi-town effort to get the 2017 Legislature to lift the state’s current cap on creating new Tax Increment Financing Districts.

Middlebury open for business Panel is charged with attracting and keeping companies By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury selectboard is forming a committee to develop a new formula for attracting businesses to town and supporting those that are already here. The new panel, to be chaired by Selectwoman Heather Seeley, will have nine or 11 members who are either knowledgeable about Middlebury’s business scene or its planning priorities, or both. The group will interview local business leaders and ultimately come up with a set of recommendations for the selectboard to adopt. “This is our second-level review,” selectboard Chairman Brian Carpenter said during his speaker-phone participation at Tuesday’s selectboard meeting. Middlebury’s first economic development effort included creation of a Middlebury Economic Development Fund (MBDF), with a paid director and some ambitious benchmarks.

Its first-year goals included visits from 12 business prospects, with the goal of attracting one business relocation, satellite office or one new business start in that first year. But four years into the MBDF process — which has been funded through a local 1-cent tax and contributions from Middlebury College and the business community — the town has little to show for its efforts, according to town leaders. At the same time, Connor Homes late last year closed its doors, laying off its 63 workers. “There’s a consensus that we have not hit our intended goals, and fallen quite short,” Carpenter said. An MBDF study committee proposed, among other things, that the town consider a new economic development policy with more restrained expectations. That process began on Tuesday with the board reviewing a list of potential members of the new “Economic Health Task Force.” Potential members include such folks as Vermont Book Shop owner Becky Dayton; Matt Curran of Middlebury College’s economic department; Dan Brown of the Swift House Inn; Seeley and fellow

Selectman Nick Artim; Addison County Economic Development Corp. (and Middlebury House Rep.) Robin Scheu; Karen Duguay, coordinator of the Better Middlebury Partnership; Nancie Dunn of Sweet Cecily on Main Street; and Rodney Mills of Agri-Mark/Cabot. Seeley will meet with prospective members and determine whether the panel should have nine or 11 members. The committee might also carry adjunct nonvoting members with expertise on specific business topics. “This is a tremendous slate of names,” Carpenter said. Seeley promised to have good representation on the committee, including from people whose voices are not often heard. “I want to make sure I give everyone an opportunity to give their input,” Seeley said. Local resident Ross Conrad urged the new group to consider ways of promoting more community-owned and employee-owned businesses. “They provide more stability,” Conrad said. Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

Two snowmobilers drown in Champlain

ORWELL — Police late last week positively identified the bodies pulled from Lake Champlain as those of the two Vermont men who went missing on Feb. 9 when they went snowmobiling across the lake. Vermont State Police said positive identification had been made of Jonathan Ryan, 32, of Orwell, and Brandon Barrett, 23, of Benson. Ryan and Barrett were reported missing on Thursday, Feb. 9.

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Friends found their truck and trailer parked at Benson Landing, where Vermont State Police said the two men rode snowmobiles onto the lake late in the day to go to a restaurant in Ticonderoga, N.Y. State police from Vermont and New York deployed divers to search the waters off Putnam Station, N.Y. They found Ryan’s and Barrett’s snowmobiles and articles of clothing on Sunday, Barrett’s body on

Wednesday and Ryan on Thursday. Both men were experienced snowmobilers with knowledge of the lake, police said. A celebration of the life of Jonathan Ryan will be held on Tuesday, 11 a.m., at American Legion Post 55 in Brandon. Funeral services for Brandon Barrett were not set by the Friday deadline for this edition.

StudentBRIEFS

CANTON, N.Y. — Four area students have been named to the dean’s list at St. Lawrence University for the fall 2016 semester. The students are as follows: Steel M. White of Weybridge is a member of the class of 2017 and is majoring in economics and business in the liberal arts; Isabel

C. Brennan of North Ferrisburgh is a member of the class of 2019 and attended Mount Abraham Union High School; Abigail B. Leathers of Rochester is a member of the class of 2019; Merle H. Beach of Vergennes is a member of the class of 2020 and attended Rice Memorial High School.

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VOH (Continued from Page 1) planning now for its 20th season since reopening in 1997 upstairs in the 120-year-old Vergennes City Hall. “It’s been a wonderful 20 years, I’ve got to say,” Smart told the council. Smart emphasized the prominent role the opera house has come to play in Vergennes in the past two decades, and the support it has both earned from and given to the Vergennes-area community. For example, she said on March 4 the theater will host its annual “Carnevale” fundraising event, which now shares proceeds among the theater itself, the Vergennes Partnership and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes. In 2016, Carnevale alone netted $21,000 to split among the three nonprofits, an amount she compared to the still impressive $15,000 raised at about the same time by Burlington’s annual Mardi Gras parade. Smart, one of the prime movers in the theater’s original revival in the 1990s, praised area residents’ support as well as the theater’s role. “I just want to let you know the kind of community you are part of,” she said. The Vergennes Opera House also has a high profile around the state among performing artists, Smart said, pointing to the fact that the

THE VERGENNES OPERA House has undergone many improvements, including this beautiful lobby area, since re-opening in 1997.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

popular Vermont band Bluegrass Gospel Project chose the theater for its farewell concert on March 11 — an already sold-out event.

THE VERGENNES OPERA House is celebrating its 20th season in the 120-year-old Vergennes City Hall. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

“That’s also a tribute to this on improvements to the building community and that beautiful and theater since 2013. Of that, she space,” she said. said, about $120,000 was spent on a The VOH had its grand re-opening sprinkler system obtained with help on July 7, 1997. It had a from City Manager Mel few events that year by Hawley that protects “We’ve done Smart said programing the entire structure. really got under way a lot of great Other upgrades in 1998, which marked work there. include the repairs to their first real season of It’s why and reinstallation of shows. the standing outside “We start up our 20th we run this marquee, improved season this coming fall,” place. We stage lighting and she told the Independent. want to bring sound, the renovation “We will have some of people to this of the former ticket the usual events people booth space downstairs have come to expect, community.” into office space and like “Broadway Direct,” — Gerianne Smart the former upstairs but we are opening the office into a custodial season on Oct. 7 with Downtown closet, and restoration of woodwork Bob Stannard and those Dangerous and flooring. Bluesmen, and special guests, then “We constantly improve it,” Smart on Oct. 10 we are welcoming back said. “We pay attention.” comedian Red Green.” The work to make the theater At the City Council meeting, thrive also contributes to the city’s Smart also noted the theater has economic health, something Smart raised and spent almost $190,000 described as a central mission for

the Friends of the Vergennes Opera House. “We’ve done a lot of great work there,” Smart said. “It’s why we run this place. We want to bring people to this community.” Smart said the theater organization now shares office space downstairs with the Vergennes Partnership, a situation she said has allowed the two nonprofits to better cooperate on economic development and artistic projects. She concluded by presenting the council with a Daily Chocolate gift basket containing chocolates embossed with an imprint of City Hall and the Vergennes Opera House, a gift intended to thank council members over the years for their support for the theater. “I do want to thank you for having faith in the process we started 20 years ago,” Smart said. Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent.com.

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Green Burial Vermont meeting in Middlebury. Monday, Feb. 20, 3-4:30 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. Green Burial Vermont will host an informational meeting and the documentary video, “Dying Green” will be shown, followed by a brief talk by Michelle Acciavatti, coauthor of House Bill 3. House Bill 3 would raise the legal minimum burial depth from five feet to three and a half feet, an important consideration in green burial practices.

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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. Panel on “Racism in International Development” in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 4:30-6 p.m., Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs, Middlebury College. Panel on “Racism in International Development” with Emma Crewe, professor of social anthropology, SOAS, University of London; Conor Shapiro ’03, president and CEO, St. Boniface Haiti Foundation; and William Michael Cunningham, founder, Creative Investment Research. The Hidden Mind/Body/Money Connection presentation in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m., REV Fitness for Women, 175 Wilson Road. Colleen Smith, life empowerment coach, will provide tools and information leading to powerful progress. Free. Registration required: www.revfitnessforwomen.com/contact-us.html or Michele Butler at 989-0096. 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 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.

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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. Coffeehouse Series in Vergennes. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 7-8 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library. Join Bixby’s Adult Services Librarian Muir Haman for the first of Bixby Memorial Library’s new Coffeehouse Series, which will provide a forum for community members to learn about and engage with issues that impact their own lives. This first session is “Security as Process.” Come and learn about steps you can take to protect and improve your security online and increase

your confidence in navigating our digital age. Refreshments - yes, coffee - will be served. Morgenstern Piano Trio in Middlebury. 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.

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Last Thursday of the month concert in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 23, 12:15-12:45 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Erik Johansson of Brattleboro will perform Scandinavian winter songs and accompany himself on a folk harp that he built. Bring a lunch. Light refreshments will be provided. 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. Green Mountain Club Taylor Series Program in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 23, 7-8:15 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society meeting space. The Bread Loaf Section of the Green Mountain Club will present a talk titled “5+ Weeks in Patagonia” by Norma Norland of New Haven. The public is invited. Refreshments will be served. For other events visit www. gmcbreadloaf.org.

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“Thesis in Dialogue” in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 24, 12:15-2:45 p.m., Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs, Middlebury College. “Thesis in Dialogue” featuring Tim Fraser ’16, winner of the International and Global Studies Award for his thesis “Restarting the Sendai Reactor: Ecology of Japanese Civic Activism Post-Fukushima”; and Richard Samuels, Ford International Professor of Political Science and director of the Center for International Studies at MIT, who will present on “Disaster and Change in Japan.” Lunch is free for current Middlebury College students/faculty/ staff; suggested $5 donation for others; RSVP by Feb. 20 to rcga@middlebury.edu. The Middlebury Hippolytus Sarcophagus: Greek Myth and Roman Reality in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 24, 12:15 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. Wentao Zhai ’17 discusses the museum’s Roman child sarcophagus, the topic of his independent research, addressing the depiction of the Greek myth of Phaedra and Hippolytus as a means of exploring the relationship between Classical Antiquity’s two major cultures. Enjoy further conversation over a light lunch in the lobby. $5 donation suggested; free to College ID cardholders. Clarinet and piano concert in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Robison Hall. Steven Klimowski and Sadie Brightman team up to play a concert of music for clarinet and piano. The music spans the clarinet/piano repertoire from Romantic to Modern, including Brahms, Debussy and improvisations on some of the great popular melodies. Free. “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 802-443-3168.

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Snowshoe Festival in Goshen. Saturday, Feb. 25, Blueberry Hill Inn Ski Center. The Endurance Society will host its annual Snowshoe Festival at the Blueberry Hill Inn Ski Center. Choose from 10K, 30K or 60K snowshoe distances or try the 5K sled run

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GREEN BURIAL VERMONT will host an informational meeting Monday, Feb. 20, from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Ilsley Public Library and the documentary video, “Dying Green” will be shown. Michelle Accciavatti, coauthor of House Bill 3, which would raise the legal minimum burial depth from five feet to three and a half feet, will give a talk.

(helmet and sled required!). For more information visit http://snowshoefestival.eventbrite.com. Green Mountain Club X-C ski or snowshoe in Ripton. Saturday, Feb. 25, Rikert Ski Touring Area, Ripton. Cross-country ski or snowshoe, depending on conditions at Bread Loaf’s Rikert ski touring area. Time and distance depending on the interests and skill level of the group. Minimum two hours. Co-leaders Anne Christie and Ralph Burt. Contact Anne for meeting time at achristie1026@gmail.com or 802-388-4347. Day pass needs to be purchased by participants who are not already season pass holders. For other events visit www.gmcbreadloaf.org. Antiques and collectibles sale in Brandon. Saturday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Compass Music and Arts Center. There will be a wide selection of unique and one-of-a-items ranging from vintage jewelry, small to medium sized furniture and shabby chic, to general collectibles like coins, stamps, postcards, dolls, glassware, china, toys, sports cards and much more. To reserve a space visit www.cmacvt.org or call 247-4295 by Feb. 23. The Met: Live in HD in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 25, 1 p.m., Town Hall Theater. The Met: Live in HD series will present Dvorak’s haunting fairy tale “Rusalka” starring Kristine Opolais. Tickets $24/10 students and may be purchased online at townhalltheater.org or by calling 802-382-9222 or visiting the THT box office Monday-Saturday noon-5 p.m. Kids try hockey for free in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 25, 1:30-2:45 p.m., Memorial Sports Center. Middlebury Amateur Hockey Association offers youngsters from age 4 to 9 a free experience to try youth hockey. A limited amount of equipment is available to borrow. MAHA’s top coaches will be on the ice to assist. No previous skating or hockey experience needed. Info: www.middhockey.com. “Sunset Song” in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 25,

3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium. Adapted from Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s novel, “Sunset Song” tells the story of Aberdeenshire farm girl Chris Guthrie as she searches for her independence, against the odds, just before the World War I. Sponsored by the Hirschfield International Film Series. Free. Counterpoint in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Middlebury. Counterpoint Chorus will perform motets and flute sonatas by Johann Sebastian Bach. $20 adults; $15 seniors; $5 students and limited means. Tickets available at the door. Info: www.counterpointchorus.org. Cabin Fever Series in Bristol. Saturday, Feb. 25, 8 p.m., Walkover Concert Room, 15 Main St. The Cabin Fever Series will present Dana and Susan Robinson in concert. Admission $15 in advance; $20 day of show. For reservations call 453-4613 or 453-3188. The Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble concert in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 25, 8 p.m., McCullough Student Center, Wilson Hall. Bring your dancing shoes or just come listen to great music performed by The Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble. Swing dance lessons for beginners start at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Middlebury Swing Dance Club. Free. DJ skate night in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 25, 8-10 p.m., Memorial Sports Center. DJ skate night presented by friends of Middlebury hockey. All ages and abilities welcome. $5 adult; $3 student. Snack bar will be open and rental skates available. Info: www.memorialsportscenter.org.

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All you can eat public breakfast in Vergennes. Sunday, Feb. 26, 7:30-10 a.m., Vergennes Masonic Lodge. Only $8 for eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, blueberry

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communitycalendar pancakes, French toast, home fries, waffles, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits, juice, coffee and tea. Everyone is welcome. Proceeds will support various local community needs and organizations. Piano and cello concert in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 26, Mead Chapel, Middlebury College, 4 p.m. Cellist Dieuwke Davydov and pianist Diana Fanning celebrate 40 years of performing as a duo with a concert at Mead Chapel, where their first concert together took place in December 1976. They present the program for their upcoming 8th concert tour in Europe, including works by Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, Hindemith, Brahms, Saint-Saëns and Kathy Wonson Eddy ’73. Free. Sing-a-long gathering in Ripton. Sunday, Feb. 26, 4-5 p.m., Ripton Church. Come to the Ripton Church to sing songs of hope and unity and peace. Bring your harmonica, your guitar, your saxophone, your voice! Homemade treats will be served. Call 388-6107 with ideas and questions. Counterpoint Chorus in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 26, 7:30-9 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. This concert will feature Vermont musicians Karen Kevra on flute, Mary Jane Austin on harpsichord and John Dunlop on cello performing “Lobet den Herrn” among other works.

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Harp music

ERIK JOHANSSON OF Brattleboro will perform Scandinavian winter songs and accompany himself on a folk harp that he built during a concert at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Middlebury on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 12:15-12:45 p.m. Bring a lunch. Light refreshments will be provided.

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Shrove Tuesday pancake supper in Shoreham. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 5-7 p.m., Shoreham Congregational Church. Shrove Tuesday is the day before lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday. The menu will include pancakes with maple syrup, latkes with applesauce, sausage, home fries and beverages. $7 adults; $4 children and $20 for a family. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Shelf. All are welcome. Bridge School open house in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 6-7 p.m., Bridge School, 1469

MCTV SCHEDULE Channels 15 & 16 MCTV Channel 15 Tuesday, February 21 5 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) 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. Legislative Breakfast 10:30 p.m. Development Review Board (DRB) 11 p.m. Green Mountain Care Board Wednesday, February 22 5 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 6:20 a.m. DRB, Public Affairs 7:30 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 10 a.m. Selectboard 12:20 p.m. Public Affairs 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 9 p.m. Legislative Breakfast Thursday, February 23 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 7 p.m. Green Mountain Care Board Friday, February 24 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 25 5 a.m. Development Review Board, VMX

9:30 a.m. Eckankar 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 2:30 p.m. Legislative Breakfast 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 5:30 p.m. Las Promesas De Dios 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Selectboard 9 p.m. Green Care Board Through the night: Public Affairs from VT Media Exchange Sunday, February 26 7 a.m. Las Promesas De Dios 7:30 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 9 a.m. Catholic Mass 9:30 a.m. Green Mountain Veterans for Peace 11 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 12:30 p.m. Development Review Board 1 p.m. Legislative Breakfast 4 p.m. Congregational Church Service 7 p.m. Catholic Mass 8:30 p.m. Eckankar 9 p.m. Selectboard Monday, February 27 5 a.m. Green Mountain Veterans for Peace 6 a.m. Green Care Board, Public Affairs 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 7 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs MCTV Channel 16 Tuesday, February 21 5 a.m. PAHCC Board 10 a.m. The Story Matters 10:30 a.m. Chronique Francophone 11:03 a.m. Yoga – Mindfulness & Wellness 11:30 a.m. Yoga Sequence (9/2013) 12 p.m. OCAS Cabin Fever Lecture Series 3:04 p.m. State Board of Education (RT 3:14) 6:30 p.m. STEAM 6:45 p.m. ACSD Board (about 1:15) 8:01 p.m. ID#4 (54:33) 9 p.m. UD#3 (29:48) Wednesday, February 22 7:10 a.m. Yoga Sequence

Calling all Bach lovers

COUNTERPOINT CHORUS WITH Karen Kevra on flute will perform motets and flute sonatas by Johann Sebastian Bach Saturday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Middlebury. Tickets $20 adults; $15 seniors; $5 students and limited means. Info: www.counterpointchorus.org. File photo/Trent Campbell

Exchange St. All prospective parents and guardians are welcome to come learn about Bridge School’s unique, engaging curriculum. Tour the school, talk to teachers and school leaders and ask questions. There are K-6 openings for fall 2017. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information visit http://bridgeschoolvermont.org/event/prospective-family-info-night/.

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7:30 a.m. Yoga – Mindfulness and Wellness 8 a.m. The Story Matters 8:35 a.m. STEAM 8:45 a.m. ACSD Board (about 1:15) 10:01 a.m. ID#4 (54:33) 11 a.m. UD#3 (29:48) 12 p.m. Chronique Francophone 12:30 p.m. State Board of Education 4 p.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society 5:30 p.m. Chronique Francophone 6 p.m. The Story Matters 6:35 p.m. STEAM 6:45 p.m. ACSD Board 8:01 p.m. ID#4 (54:33) 9 p.m. UD#3 (29:48) 9:30 p.m. PAHCC Board Thursday, February 23 5 a.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society 6:40 a.m. Yoga - Mindfulness & Wellness 7 a.m. Chronique Francophone 7:30 a.m. Yoga Sequence 8 a.m. The Story Matters 8:35 a.m. STEAM 8:45 a.m. ACSD Board 10:01 a.m. ID#4 (54:33) 11 a.m. UD#3 (29:48) 11:30 a.m. PAHCC Board 4 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 4:30 p.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society 6 p.m. STEAM, PAHCC Board 8:31 p.m. First Wednesday 10:04 p.m. State Board of Education Friday, February 24 5:30 a.m. The Story Matters 6:02 a.m. Project Independence 6:30 a.m. Yoga - Mindfulness & Wellness 8 a.m. Chronique Francophone 10 a.m. PAHCC Board 1 p.m. STEAM 1:15 p.m. ACSD Board (about 1:15) 2:31 p.m. ID#4 (54:33) 3:30 p.m. UD#3 (29:48) 5:30 p.m. Yoga – Mindfulness & Wellness 5:50 p.m. STEAM

6 p.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society 8 p.m. Chronique Francophone 9 p.m. State Board of Education Saturday, February 25 6 a.m. The Story Matters 6:30 a.m. Yoga Sequence (2013) 7 a.m. Yoga – Mindfulness & Wellness 7:30 a.m. STEAM 7:45 a.m. ACSD Board (about 1:15) 9:01 a.m. ID#4 (54:33) 10 a.m. UD#3 (29:48) 12 p.m. Project Independence 12:30 p.m. PAHCC Board 6 p.m. Chronique Francophone 6:30 p.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society 8 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 Sunday, February 26 6:50 a.m. Yoga – Mindfulness & Wellness 7:07 a.m. Yoga Sequence 7:30 a.m. Chronique Francophone 8 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 10:30 a.m. STEAM 10:45 a.m. ACSD Board (about 1:15) 12:01 p.m. ID#4 (54:33) 1 p.m. UD#3 (29:48) 1:30 p.m. STEAM 5 p.m. The Story Matters 5:30 p.m. Chronique Francophone 6 p.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society Monday, February 27 5:30 a.m. STEAM, Tiger TV 6 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 6:30 a.m. PAHCC Board 9 a.m. Chronique Francophone 9:30 a.m. Yoga – Mindfulness & Wellness 10 a.m. The Story Matters 10:30 a.m. Tiger TV 1:30 p.m. The Story Matters 2 p.m. State Board of Education 6 p.m. The Story Matters 7 p.m. Tiger TV, Steam 7:30 p.m. State Board of Education

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Composer to explain piano work before performance Trio members Catherine Klipfel Named after a 19th-century German poet, the Morgenstern (piano), Stefan Hempel (violin) and Emanuel Wehse (cello) Piano Trio will perform first met as students at the in Robison Hall at Folkwang Conservatory Middlebury College’s in Essen, Germany. After Mahaney Center for the only two short years of Arts on Wednesday at working together, the trio 7:30 p.m. emerged with top prizes The concert program will include Germaine by Greg Pahl and awards including the KalichsteinTailleferre’s ravishingly Laredo-Robinson Trio beautiful Piano Trio; Award in 2010. This Maurice Ravel’s Baroque-inspired Piano Trio in A Minor; and Vermont prize catapulted them onto the composer Pierre Jalbert’s Piano Trio United States music scene, with No. 2, written specifically for the performances in Washington’s Kennedy Center, New York’s Morgenstern Trio. Carnegie Hall, and further concerts across the country. Robert Battey of the Washington Post wrote: “the Morgenstern’s clarity of musical detail and technical excellence made this a night to remember. This was one of the best concerts I’ve heard HOAGIES • GRINDERS all season.” Jalbert will offer a free pre-concert Philly Steak • Pulled BBQ Pork lecture at 6:30 p.m. in Room 125 of BLT • Pub Burger the Mahaney Center for the Arts. Meatball • Sausage Tickets are $20 for the general public. For more information, or to Ham • Turkey • Pastrami purchase tickets, call 443-MIDD (6433) or go to middlebury.edu/arts. Roast Beef The Mahaney Center is located at 72 FLATBREAD SANDWICHES Porter Field Road, just off Route 30/ South Main Street. Free parking is available curbside on Route 30 or in the Center for the Arts parking lot. BEN COSGROVE Pizza • Pasta • Subs • Soups • Salads • Calzones Ben Cosgrove will perform live at Brandon Music on Saturday at 7:30 DINE-IN & TAKE-OUT 802-388-3164 p.m. Fresh, convenient and local since 1982 Cosgrove is a traveling composer, WASHINGTON ST • MIDDLEBURY pianist and multi-instrumentalist GreenPeppersRestaurant.com from New England. He performs

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Morgenstern Piano Trio At Middlebury College regularly all over the country, writes scores for films, plays, radio and television, and has produced several well-received albums of original instrumental work that straddles the line between Folk and Classical music. His “electric and exhilarating” live performances are dazzling and intimate: music that has been described as “passionately joyful… delicately romantic… fantastically uplifting” (MethuenLife) and “compelling and powerful” (The Harvard Crimson). Concert tickets are $20. A preconcert dinner is available for $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call 247-4295 or email info@brandon-music.net for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road in Brandon. DAVYDOV & FANNING In April, pianist Diana Fanning and cellist Dieuwke Davydov, both Affiliate Artists at Middlebury College, will embark on their eighth concert tour of Europe to celebrate 40 years of performing together. They will play their tour program at Middlebury College’s Mead Chapel on Sunday at 4 p.m. On the program are piano and cello works by Beethoven, Brahms, Hindemith and Saint-Saëns. Fanning will also perform solo pieces by Debussy and Chopin. An unusual work on the program is by Vermont

Composer Pierre Jalbert At Middlebury College composer Kathy Wonson Eddy, titled “Peace on Earth: A Hermit Thrush Singing in Deep Woods.” Fanning and Davydov have been acclaimed in the U.S. and abroad for their virtuosic brilliance, musical insight and remarkable rapport as a Duo. Critic Jim Lowe of the Barre Times Argus named the Middleburybased Davydov-Fanning Duo “one of Vermont’s state treasures.” The Mead Chapel concert is sponsored by the Middlebury College Music Department. Admission is free and the public is cordially invited to attend. “RUSALKA” LIVE IN HD Kristine Opolais stars in her

first Met performances of her breakthrough role, the title character in Dvořák’s Rusalka, in a new staging, directed by Mary Zimmerman and conducted by Sir Mark Elder, to be broadcast to Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater at 1 p.m. on Saturday. The dark love story between a water spirit and a human man, derived in large part from Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid,” will also star Jamie Barton in her role debut as the swamp witch Ježibaba, with Katarina Dalayman in her role debut as the Foreign Princess, Brandon Jovanovich as the (See Arts Beat, Page 11)

“NER Out Loud” Will Bring Poems And Stories To The Stage at Middlebury College

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Cosmic Forecast For the week of February 20

Dana and Susan Robinson at Cabin Fever Series In Bristol

Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) Prince, and Eric Owens as Rusalka’s father, the Water Sprite. A pre-show talk in the Byers Studio will take place before the broadcast at 12:15 p.m., courtesy of the Opera Company of Middlebury. Light refreshments will be provided. Tickets are $24/ $10 students and may be purchased online at townhalltheater.org, by calling 3829222, or visiting the THT box office Monday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. The box office is also open one hour before show time. INTERNATIONAL FILM The 2016-2017 Hirschfield International Film Series continues on Saturday at Middlebury College with the 2015 UK film, “Sunset Song,” directed by Terence Davies. “Sunset Song” is Terence Davies’ intimate epic of hope, tragedy and love at the dawning of the Great War. A young woman’s endurance against the hardships of rural Scottish life, based on the novel by Lewis Grassic Gibbon, told with gritty poetic realism by Britain’s greatest living film director. The film takes place during the early years of the twentieth century, with the conflicts and choices a young woman experiences reflecting the struggle between tradition and change; a struggle that continues to resonate today. The film 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. CABIN FEVER SERIES The Walkover Concert room presents the Cabin Fever Series with Dana and Susan Robinson in concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Walkover Gallery, 15 Main Street in Bristol. Dana and Susan Robinson are two guitar-playing, banjo-frailing, fiddle-sawing and harmony-singing interpreters of the American experience. Their unique blend of contemporary songwriting and traditional Appalachian music bring to their performances a deep understanding of America’s musical heritage. The genius of a Robinson performance lies in their ability to capture the imagination of their audience, evoking a transformative experience that touches on the deepest humanity. They can make the audience howl with laughter or hush with poignant reflection as they take them on a journey across America and convey the mystery and wonder of the places they visit. Admission $15 in advance, $20 day of the show. For reservations call 453-4613 or 453-3188. “NER OUT LOUD” In the tradition of Public Radio International’s “Selected Shorts,” students from Oratory Now will read selections from the New England Review (NER) literary magazine in (See Beat, Page 13)

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Beat (Continued from Page 11) this third annual live performance of “NER Out Loud,” on Friday at 8 p.m. in the dance theater at Middlebury College’s Mahaney Center for the Arts. The event will be followed by a “S’more Readings” reception with representatives of several student literary magazines who will read from their work. The reception will take place in the downstairs lobby immediately following the performance. Admission is free and the public is welcome. The Mahaney Center is located at 72 Porter Field Road in Middlebury, just off Route 30 south, on the campus of Middlebury College. Free parking is available. For more information, call 443-MIDD (6433) or go to middlebury.edu/arts. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN There will be two live 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, the tavern presents Totally Submerged, a rock trio from Chester, who play a mix of covers ranging from The Doors to Cake to Tom Petty. Come jam out and sing along as they showcase their eclectic taste and talent to the lounge. There is a $3 cover charge. For more information, call Two Brothers at 388-0002.

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FFA CHAPTERS AROUND the country are celebrating National FFA Week on Feb. 18-25. This is a time to share with local, state and national audiences what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day. The Middlebury FFA submitted this photo of students of the Natural Resource Management program at the Hannaford Career Center, who are helping the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department to band waterfowl. Shown from right are Lucas Livingston, Dustin Whitcomb, Ryan Lee, James McEvilla, Adam Whitcomb, Sam Webb, Conrad Marsano and Shawn Webb, who also learned to use heavy equipment and survey skills on wildlife habitat and agricultural land.

CARRIE TRACY IN the Hannaford Career Center’s Sustainable Agriculture class wears a long plastic glove as she gets hand-on experience with examining a cow through its fistulation port at the UVM dairy barn.

MIDDLEBURY FFA MEMBER Emily Lowell lines up stakes at the Vermont State Soil and Land Judging competition this past fall at Vermont Technical College in Randolph. The Middlebury FFA team took first place in a field of 10 teams from around the state.

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has taught agriculture classes here in Addison County for more than 30 years. She has had a positive experience with the FFA program and the young people who take part in it. “The FFA continues to impress me,” Werner said. “I see young people learn how to conduct meetings, speak publicly, organized themselves and others to accomplish their goals. I meet people in our community running businesses, organizations and their towns who are

FFA alumni. The FFA seems to bring out the skills and talents in our agriculture students that allows them to shine.” FFA members from Addison County are students enrolled in agricultural courses such as the Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources, Diesel Power Technology, Mechanical Science or Plant/Animal Science programs at the Patricia A. Hannaford Career (See FFA, Page 16)

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WHILE VISITING THE UVM dairy herd, FFA member Cody DeVries and his classmates took turns reaching into a “fistulated” cow as part of their study of ruminant digestion. Fistulation involves securing a permanent port on side of cow so researchers can access the contents of their rumen for studies. This does not interfere with the health or welfare of the animals. They lead a normal life and actually a longer life as they might have otherwise been culled from the herd for other reasons.

FFA IN ANIMAL SCIENCE, Vergennes FFA members Courtney Morin, left, Olivia Lorrian, Breanna De Smit and Taylor Bresnick move a chick brooder outside to transition the flock the class raised to the chicken tractor.

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members from around the state. FFA teams that win these events are eligible to travel to the National FFA Conference in Indiana representing Vermont to compete against teams from the other states. This school year the Hannaford Career Center Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry/Natural Resources class attended the Vermont Farm Show in late January. The Middlebury FFA forestry team placed first out of a field of 12 competing schools and will travel to nationals in the fall. Competing against 150 FFA students from around the state, the Middlebury FFA also received first place in soil judging. The team had six of the top 10 placing students. Competing against seven schools with 75 students participating in the Dairy Foods CDE, the Middlebury FFA team placed third. Students are currently preparing for competitions to be held at the FFA State Convention on May 4 at Shelburne Farms. They will compete in the areas of Dairy and Horse Judging, Farm Business Management, Tractor Trouble Shooting, Spring Forestry and Mechanics CDE’s.

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Edgewater event nets $10K for Porter improvements MIDDLEBURY — Nearly 100 people braved frigid temperatures on Feb. 9 to attend Porter Medical Center Auxiliary’s “An Evening for Porter” at Edgewater Gallery at the Falls. The event cleared more than $10,000 in ticket sales and local sponsorships, all of which will be dedicated to investments approved by the Auxiliary board for Porter Medical Center. The highlight of the event was a raffle drawing for the original

Rory Jackson painting, “Point Bay South,” which was generously donated by the Edgewater Gallery and had an appraised value of $1,800. The winner of the painting, Jon Amory of Lincoln, was not in attendance but had a good excuse: just days earlier his wife had delivered the couple’s first child at Porter Medical Center. “The great story about the raffle winning family underscores how vital the hospital is to the entire

Foote to take place in Vt. Sports Hall of Fame COLCHESTER — Former Middlebury College women’s lacrosse and field hockey coach Missy Foote will join Olympic medalists, other successful coaches, sports pioneers, a champion boxer, a standout football player, a star hockey player, and a chronicler of Vermont’s athletic scene in the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2017. The VSHOF announced its dozen new members on Tuesday at Saint Michael’s College. They will be inducted at the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Celebration on April 22 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Burlington in South Burlington. Ticket information and more on the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame is available at www.vermontsportshall.com. The VSHOF’s fifth induction class includes Foote; Olympic skiers Betsy Snite Riley of Norwich and Lindy Cochran Kelley of Richmond; coaches Ed Markey of St. Michael’s and Bernie Cieplicki Sr. of Burlington High School; John Caldwell of Putney, the father of U.S. Nordic skiing; Olympic equestrian gold medalist Tad Coffin of Stratford; Burlington Free Press sportswriter Don Fillion of Shelburne; Golden Gloves champion boxer Tony Robitaille of Newport; hockey and soccer standout Guy Gaudreau of Beebe Plain; mountain climbing pioneer Helmut Lenes of

Shelburne; and runner Clarence DeMar of South Hero, a multiple winner of the Boston Marathon. Inductees were selected from a field of nominees by a voting committee consisting of previous inductees, members of the VSHOF board of directors, and advisors from around Vermont. This year’s class will bring membership in the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame to 61. Foote was selected, according to a Hall press release, because of her impressive résumé at Middlebury as a coach and administrator before retiring in 2015. She directed the Panthers field hockey program for 21 years, compiling a career record of 180-95-12 that included the 1998 NCAA Division III championship. Prior to NCAA participation, Middlebury also won two ECAC titles. In her 34 years as its women’s lacrosse coach, Middlebury reached 14 consecutive NCAA final fours, winning five titles with four perfect seasons. Her 422 career wins are second in Division III history and she ranks third among college lacrosse coaches in all divisions. She is a member of several sports halls of fame, including the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame. Biographies and information about all the inductees may be found at www. vermontsportshall.com/2017class.

By LEE J. KAHRS BRANDON —Brandon police set out to enforce the construction zone speed limit around the downtown Brandon culvert project last month, but they ended up ticketed even more drivers for using their cell phones than for speeding. Brandon Police Chief Chris Brickell said that over four separate enforcement days in January, Brandon police issued 43 citations to drivers who were observed violating Vermont’s Hands Free Cell Phone Law. “There would have been more,” Brickell said, “because when we had people stopped and were issuing tickets, we saw people driving by who were using their phones, but we couldn’t stop them.” Vermont’s Hands Free Cell Phone Law went into effect in October 2014 and made it illegal for drivers to use their phones to make calls or text while driving unless they use Bluetooth or

another form of hands-free technology. The phone must also be secured somewhere on the dashboard in order to be used. “Most cars are equipped with Bluetooth options so you can use your phone hands free,” Brickell said. “We have had violators tell us they were looking for directions on their GPS, looking for the nearest daycare facility, even checking for the lowest gas prices … all while driving. Driving a motor vehicle is not a multitasking function. It requires your attention focused on the road, especially when you might meet someone else on the road who is texting and crossing into your lane.” There is a minimum $100 fine for the first calling or texting offense, and two points on your license if it’s in a work zone. For a second offense within a two-year period, the fine jumps to $250 to $500, plus five points on your license if it’s in a construction zone.

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Addison County community,” said Anne Collins, president of the Auxiliary. “All of us on the Auxiliary are excited to work with of our members and supporters, as well as hospital staff and leadership, to help shape the future of the Porter Medical Center.” The event featured food and drinks courtesy of Two Brothers Tavern, as well as cocktails from Stonecutter Spirits. PMC’s new chief executive, Dr. Fred Kniffin,

provided the attendees with an update on hospital business and praised the Auxiliary for ramping up its efforts to connect PMC with the community. Collins noted that the event provided momentum for the Auxiliary’s current membership drive. More information on Auxiliary membership can be found on the Porter website. The Porter Medical Center Auxiliary Board, composed of 20

volunteer community members, sponsors programs and generates financial support for Porter Hospital and Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Founded in 1934, the Auxiliary has raised more than $1 million for various initiatives at Addison County’s hospital, including the contribution of $137,000 last year for a new patient monitoring system for the Medical/Surgical unit.

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MONDAY

Panther men hold off Bobcats to win 1st round game Midd. prevails over Bates in NESCAC

By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — It wasn’t easy, for sure, but the second-seeded Middlebury College men’s basketball team got past No. 7 Bates in Saturday’s NESCAC quarterfinal, 88-84, in a packed Pepin Gymnasium and will play this weekend in the NESCAC final four at No. 1 Tufts. On this coming Saturday at 4 p.m., the 22-3 Panthers will face No. 5 Trinity (16-9), in a rematch

of a game won at home by the Panthers on Feb. 11, 97-80. The winner advances to Sunday’s final at noon. In the 2 p.m. semifinal, Tufts (205) will meet No. 6 Williams (18-7). Middlebury lost to both those teams this winter, 91-85 at Tufts on Jan. 13 and 89-65 at Williams on Jan. 22. But Coach Jeff Brown noted on Saturday those are the Panthers’ only road losses this season. “Playing on the road hasn’t been a hardship for this group,” Brown said. “We play the same level of basketball home and away.” What is unknown is wheth-

er starting senior point guard Jake Brown, who missed the Feb. 11 Trinity game and Saturday’s quarterfinal with an ankle injury, can suit up this weekend. “Hopefully his health will get a little bit better,” said Coach Brown about his point guard and nephew. “It’s hard to predict. We’ll have a better idea toward the middle of the week.” Jake Brown’s injury is just the

latest obstacle the Panthers have overcome. Sophomore guard Hilal Dahleh, a contributor a year ago, has not played this season due to injury, while sophomore forward and then second-leading scorer Zach Baines transferred in December. Senior guard and NESCAC leading scorer Matt St. Amour said other players like Eric McCord, Adisa Majors and Nick Tarantino

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Score BOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys’ Hockey 2/15 St. Albans vs. MUHS........................5-1 2/18 MUHS vs. Stowe..............................3-1 Girls’ Hockey 2/15 MUHS vs. Colchester.......................7-4 2/18 MUHS at Northfield...........................2-1 Boys’ Basketball 2/15 Missisquoi vs. VUHS....................75-64 2/15 MUHS vs. Mt. Abe........................83-35 2/15 MSJ vs. OV...................................55-39 2/16 Mt. Abe vs. Milton................ 50-48 (OT) 2/16 Montpelier vs. VUHS....................66-58 2/17 Colchester vs. MUHS...................71-44 2/17 OV vs. Proctor..............................58-56 2/18 VUHS vs. Milton...........................72-59 2/18 St. Albans vs. Mt. Abe...................69-48 2/18 Missisquoi vs. MUHS....................82-47 Girls’ Basketball 2/16 OV vs. Springfield.........................36-29 2/16 North Country vs. VUHS...............53-30 2/16 Mt. Abe vs. Missisquoi..................64-27 2/17 MUHS vs. Milton...........................50-39 2/18 Enosburg vs. OV..........................44-35 COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Hockey 2/17 Midd. vs. Williams.............................2-0 2/18 Midd. vs. Williams.............................5-3 Men’s Hockey 2/17 Hamilton vs. Midd.............................5-2 2/18 Amherst vs. Midd..............................4-1 Women’s Basketball NESCAC Playoffs 2/18 No. 5 Colby vs. No. 4 Midd...........48-39 Men’s Basketball NESCAC Playoffs 2/18 No. 2 Midd. vs. No. 7 Bates..........88-84

Schedule HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys’ Hockey 2/22 Rice at MUHS..............................7 p.m. 2/25 MUHS at U-32.............................7 p.m. Girls’ Hockey 2/22 Essex at MUHS...........................5 p.m. 2/25 MUHS at St. Albans................5:30 p.m. Boys’ Basketball 2/20 Fair Haven at OV........................ 7 p.m. 2/21 Milton at MUHS...........................7 p.m. 2/21 VUHS at St. Albans.....................7 p.m.

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in the frontcourt and in the past two games senior Bryan Jones at guard have just stepped in and allowed the Panthers to keep ticking. “We’ve had some ups and downs with who is going to play even on a daily basis with injuries, transfers, sicknesses. You name it and we’ve had it this year. Coach Brown just says next man up, and he’s brought in guys that if you can’t play, if you’re not tough, then you’re not going to be part of this program,” St. Amour said. “We have guys who don’t know if they’re going to play (See Hoop, Page 19)

Panthers take 3rd at Carnival

PANTHER SENIOR ROB Cone, top, showed his winning form in the slalom Friday at the Middlebury College Snow Bowl as the men’s team took the slalom title and finished second in the giant slalom on Saturday. As a team, the Panthers placed third overall (Nordic and Alpine) with 750 points. Dartmouth was the overwhelming victor with 1,027 points, followed by UVM with 816; UNH was fourth with 648. Panther Caroline Bartlett won the giant slalom in the women’s race on Saturday, with Lexi Calcagni in eighth and Katie Utter in 13th to help the Panthers tie for second place in the giant slalom. In Nordic, the Panthers men earned a third place finish, while the women placed fourth. For complete resutls see Thursday’s Addison Independent. At right, Sandra Schoepke of Colby charges down the slalom.

ADDISON COUNTY — In high school girls’ basketball action late last week, Middlebury and Mount Abraham picked up wins, Otter Valley split two games, and Vergennes lost on the road. TIGERS On Friday, MUHS defeated visiting Milton, 50-39. Keagan Dunbar tossed in 27 points and hauled down nine rebounds as the Tigers improved to 10-6. EAGLES On Thursday, the Eag l e s coasted p a s t BASKETBALL winless h o s t Missisquoi, 64-27. Emma Carter scored 21 to lead the rout as the Eagles reached double digits in wins at 10-6. OTTERS On Thursday, the Otters outlasted host Springfield, 36-29, to snap a three-game skid. Sophie Markowski scored 12 to lead the OV offense, and Courtney Bushey added seven. On Saturday, host Enosburg overcame a scoreless first period to defeat the Otters, 44-35. OV is 6-9 heading into tough road games at Fair Haven on Tuesday and Windsor on Friday. COMMODORES On Thursday host North Country kept up its winning ways by defeating visiting VUHS, 53-30. Kylie Wright (16 points) and Carley Giroux (15) led the Falcons, while Ciara McClay and Brianna Vander Wey scored six apiece as the Commodores slipped to 7-9.

Wrap-Up

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Tiger girls’ hockey nets pair of wins By ANDY KIRKALDY NORTHFIELD — The Middlebury Union High School girls’ hockey team won twice last week to enter the final week of the regular season at 13-4-1 and in third place in Division I. Essex (14-2-2) and Rutland (133-2) remained in first and second, respectively, after skating to a 0-0 tie in Essex on Saturday. The Tigers will finish the regular season by hosting Essex on Wednesday and visiting surging fourth-place St. Albans on Saturday. On Wednesday, the Tigers defeated the Colchester-Burlington collective, 7-4. Andi Boe led the way with two goals and three assists, and Tully Hescock also scored twice to pace the Tigers. Helen Anderson, who added an assist, Julia Carone and Polly Heminway also scored for MUHS, while goalies Rowan Hendy (10 saves) and Kate Billings (18) split time. Two SeaLaker goalies combined for 45 saves. On Saturday the Tigers edged host Northfield, 2-1, on Carone’s late tie-breaking goal in the third period, with Boe assisting. Anderson, from Carone, scored earlier for MUHS. Northfield goalie Kylee Thayer made 36 saves and Hendy stopped nine shots for the Tigers.

Hoop (Continued from Page 18) on a day-to-day basis, but they’re always ready.” Coach Brown agreed. “This group of young men is really resilient,” Brown said. “The chemistry of the group is really terrific. They get along together really well, and they support each other really well. And we were really confident knowing Jake wasn’t going to play this weekend, and we were really confident last weekend when he couldn’t go against Trinity.” That confidence showed as the Panthers bolted to a game-high 3518 lead over Bates with 4:49 to go in the first half. The Bobcats opened with a zone, a strategy that backfired as St. Amour (34 points total, plus five assists) diced it for 18 of his 21 first-half points. But the Bobcats closed the half with a 15-8 run that included two Tom Coyne threes and finished with a monster follow-up slam by Marcus Delpeche that made it 43-33. The Bobcats cut into the lead in the second half as Coyne (four for seven from behind the arc) and fellow freshman guards Nick Gilpin (four for seven) and Jeff Spellman (two for four) all hit from long range. Bates also switched to a man-toman defense, an effective strategy without Jake Brown available to

Attacking the gates

PANTHER JACKIE ATKINS, top, a freshman from Toronto, Ontario, cruises through Friday’s slalom course at Middlebury’s Winter Carnival at the Snow Bowl. At right, Atkins speeds down the final steep pitch on the course. She led the Panther women’s Alpine team on Friday with a 13th-place finish. Two spots back was teammate Katie Utter in 15th-place, and Katy Greene rounded out Panther scoring in 24th place. See full results in Thursday’s Independent.

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help break it down. Despite buckets from Tarantino (seven points, six rebounds), McCord (13 points, 11 rebounds) and Majors (10 points, four boards), Bates slowly crept closer. A Gilpin three at 11:24 made it 58-52, Middlebury, and Brown called time. It didn’t help: Justin Zukowski sank a three, Malcolm Delpeche (17 points, 11 boards) hit inside, and Coyne converted a steal to make it 59-58, Bates, at 8:37. A St. Amour drive gave Middlebury the lead, but a Marcus Delpeche jumper at 7:40 put Bates on top. At 7:20, Jones (nine points, four assists) took a feed from Jack Daly (14 points and 11 assists) and drilled a three to put the Panthers up by three. But three Bates free throws tied the game at 66-66.

St. Amour hit a three at 5:37 to put the Panthers on top for good, 6966. At the other end, the Delpeche brothers kept Bates alive, but Middlebury had more answers: two Majors free throws, St. Amour and McCord hoops, and a three-point play from Daly at 2:33 that made it 78-70. After two Marcus Delpeche free throws, a Daly putback made it 8072 at 1:29, and after a Bates free throw Daly hit two free throws at 1:10 to make it 82-73. It looked like a safe lead. Bates didn’t get the memo. Marcus Delpeche (18 points, eight rebounds) hit two free throws and stole the inbound pass and laid it in to make it 82-77 at 0:46. While Daly and St. Amour each hit one of two

free throws, Gilpin drove for two and hit a three, and at 0:27 it was 84-82. But St. Amour, at 0:22.8, and Daly, at 0:8.6, each sank two free throws to clinch the win and make a Malcolm Delpeche putback a moot point. St. Amour said the Panthers’ toughness served them well in matching the Bobcats’ determination. “They did a great job in the second half slowing us down a little bit, setting up in man-to-man. They were pretty physical,” he said. “But we have 13 tough guys in there, and that’s really what it takes, just grit and fighting through, getting those offensive rebounds, those loose balls, getting those extra possessions. Even when the shots weren’t

falling we were doing those things to get the extra looks.” It is possible the Panthers could host an NCAA regional in a couple weeks — or that St. Amour and classmates Jones, Brown and Liam Naughton have played their last home games. “I try not to reflect on it too much, yet, but it’s been a great four years. I’ve been so happy to come to such a great school and great community, and I love playing in Pepin, especially when it’s this lively,” St. Amour said. “These are the types of games you want. Trying to shoot some free throws at the end to clinch it is what you dream about when you want to play college basketball.” Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent.com.

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Schedule (Continued from Page 18)

2/21 Mt. Abe at Missisquoi..............7:30 p.m. 2/21 Fair Haven at Mt. Abe..................7 p.m. 2/24 Mt. Abe at Milton..........................7 p.m. 2/24 VUHS at MUHS...........................7 p.m. 2/24 OV at Burr & Burton.....................7 p.m. Girls’ Basketball 2/20 MUHS at VUHS...........................7 p.m. 2/20 Missisquoi at Mt. Abe...................7 p.m. 2/21 OV at Fair Haven.........................7 p.m. 2/22 MUHS at Mt. Mansfield................7 p.m. 2/23 Mt. Abe at Colchester..................7 p.m. 2/23 VUHS at Missisquoi.....................7 p.m. 2/24 OV at Windsor.............................7 p.m. 2/27 Colchester at VUHS....................7 p.m. 2/27 MUHS at Mt. Abe.........................7 p.m. 2/28 Hartford at OV.............................7 p.m. 3/2 VUHS at Mt. Abe...........................7 p.m.

3/2 North Country at MUHS.................7 p.m. 3/3 OV at Mill River..............................7 p.m. Wrestling 2/24&25 ....................... State Meet at VUHS Nordic 2/24 ................. State Classic Meet at Rikert 2/27..............State Skate Meet at Craftsbury COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Hockey NESCAC Playoffs 2/25 #8 Wesleyan at #1Midd..................TBA 3/4&5.............................................Final Four Men’s Basketball NESCAC Final Four at Tufts 2/25 #5 Trinity vs. #2 Midd...................4 p.m. 2/25 #6 Williams vs. #1 Tufts.............. 2 p.m. 2/26 Final.............................................. Noon 2/27.................... NCAA Division III Field Set

LOCAL AN UNIDENTIFIED SKIER at Middlebury’s Winter Carnival slalom race on Friday, had split-second bobbles at the top of the final steep of the Snow Bowl’s demanding course which featured 60-65 gates (50 turning gates) on a course that the winners finished in less than 50 seconds, which means the racers were hurling down the course at 30-plus mph and flattening a gate less than every second.

SPORTS

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Andy Kirkaldy

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Boys’ hockey sixth in D-1 after weekend MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School boys’ hockey team split two games last week and held onto sixth place in Division I entering the final week of regular season play. The Tigers’ 9-7-2 mark is good for a slight edge in quality points over U-32 (10-7-1) and Stowe (8-7-2) in seventh and eighth. The Tigers finish up this week by hosting Rice on Wednesday and then visiting U-32 in a key Saturday matchup.

On this past Saturday, the Tigers won at Stowe, 3-1. Details on this game were unavailable before Sunday’s deadline. On Wednesday, host St. Albans improved to 12-23 with a 5-1 victory over the Tigers. Zach Savage and Ethan Bonnette each scored twice for the Bobwhites, and two goalies combined for six saves. Tyler Giorgio scored for the Tigers), who got a combined 29 stops from goalies Doug Delorenzo (24) and Danny Wiles (five).

In boys’ hoop

Gill hits 1,000; local teams net wins

VERGENNES UNION HIGH School senior Adam Gill scored his 1,000th career point during a game against Missisquoi last Wednesday.

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ADDISON COUNTY — Vergennes Union High School senior Adam Gill reached the coveted 1,000-point plateau, Middlebury posted a big win over Mount Abraham, and Otter Valley earned its 10th win to highlight local boys’ basketball in the latter half of last week. COMMODORES Gill, a senior guard and a Lake Division and Addison Independent All-Star, reached the milestone in front of a cheering home crowd on Wednesday night while the Commodores faced Lake foe Missisquoi. Gill sank a free throw to reach 1,000 points during a night he erupted for 25 points. Unfortunately, even with 14 points from Gill’s teammate Dylan Bradford, the 13-4 T-Birds prevailed, 75-64, as Richard Walker racked up 37 points, 17 rebounds and eight assists. On Thursday, host Montpelier outscored VUHS, 24-11, in the third quarter in a 66-58 Solon win. Bradford (20 points), Lance Bergmans (13) and Gill (12) all reached double figures for the Commodores. On Saturday, the Commodores knocked off host Milton, 72-59, with 26 points from Bradford and an 18-point surge in the fourth quarter. Gill chipped in 19 points

as VUHS improved to 3-15. TIGERS VS. EAGLES On Wednesday, the Tigers cruised past Mount Abe, 83-35. Trey Kaufmann paced the Tigers with 27 points, and Cody Pomainville (15) and Spencer Carpenter (12) also contributed for the Tigers, who made it four wins in six games. Jack Willis led Mount Abe with 11 points. On Thursday, the Eagles bounced back to nip visiting Milton in overtime, 50-48. Milton outscored the Eagles by 16-4 in the fourth quarter to force the extra session at 46-46, but Dustin Whitcomb scored all four of Mount Abe’s OT points to help the Mount Abe snap a nine-game skid. He finished with eight, while Finn Clements (15) and Coleman Russell (13) led the Eagle scorers. On Saturday, visiting BFA-St. Albans outscored the Eagles by 2310 in the fourth quarter in a 69-48 win. Chris Wood led Mount Abe (5-12) with 12 points, and Whitcomb and Willis added 11 apiece. Meanwhile, the Tigers found tough going on the road. On Friday, host Colchester defeated the Tigers, 71-44. Pomainville and

Kaufman tallied 14 points apiece in the setback. On Saturday, host Missisquoi (14-4) coasted to an 82-47 victory as Walker recorded 36 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists. Pomainville scored 16 points and Trey Kaufmann added 15 as the Tigers slipped to 4-14. OTTERS On Wednesday visiting Mount St. Joseph (13-4) defeated OV as Jelani Williams scored all 18 of his points in the fourth quarter to help the Mounties pull away. Derek Aines (20) and Dylan Mackie (11) led the Otters. On Friday, OV edged Proctor, 5856, and move to 10-8 entering the final week of the season. The Otters are in seventh in the Division II standings and hope to nail down a home playoff game, but several teams are close behind. D-IV Proctor (15-3) led by nine in the first half, but OV pulled ahead 56-44 late and had to hold off a Phantom rally. Payson Williams broke a 56-56 tie with a move to the hoop and finished with 18 points. Aines scored 20, and Josh Letourneau chipped in 11.

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Mount Abraham Union High School is pleased to announce Mavis Reardon as its Student of the Week. Mavis lives in Starksboro with her parents, Chris and Karene Reardon. Each year of high school, Mavis has made some variation of Honor Roll, or other academic achievement, and last year she made National Honor Society. Mavis has taken advanced classes every year they have been available, starting with American Studies in sophomore year when it is normally a junior level class. Following that, she has taken two advanced placement classes each year, English and American history in her junior year, and European history and studio art in her senior year. Throughout middle school and high school, with the exception of this year, Mavis has been a member of the fall musical set crew. During the school year Mavis volunteers once a week at the Lawrence Memorial Library in the children’s department. She has done this every year of high school as a way to give back. During the summer she works at the Bristol Creemee Stand. Outside of school Mavis enjoys skiing, (though with this winter that has been limited), reading and painting. Currently she is halfway Mavis Reardon through Dostoyevsky’s “Demons,” a newly translated version of the M.A.U.H.S. novel “The Possessed.” Mavis says, “It’s a great read!” She also really enjoys painting, sketching and constructing notes from her classes, which she says “is actually fun, promise!” One thing Mavis has learned from high school is that only you can be your own best advocate. This has really been enforced throughout her high school experience. As for personal philosophy, she does not really have one simply because she doesn’t feel she has enough experience to have one that isn’t filled with excessive cliches. After high school, Mavis plans to attend college, though she’s not sure where yet. Her goal is to study constitutional law, but to get there she plans to also focus on international relations, foreign policy and history, the latter simply out of personal interest. History teacher Al Zaccor says, “Mavis is serious, driven and dedicated to academic excellence. She is a ‘make it happen’ person who everyone wants to have on their team.”

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SECRETARY OF EDUCATION Rebecca Holcombe, center, confers with ANeSU Superintendent Patrick Reen and ANeSU Executive Committee Chair Dawn Griswold before the first meeting of the unified Addison Northeast School District Thursday.

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District (Continued from Page 1) Addressing the committee members directly she praised “the intentional way you went about trying to celebrate what’s best about each of your unique communities and their unique individual schools and find a way to honor that and carry that forward even as you figured out where synergies were, where you could work together to create something bigger than your individual parts.” Holcombe said that the Agency of Education was using the ANeSU Act 46 report and articles of agreement as a model for other communities around the state who are currently going through the unification process.

“You were so careful at really weighing and testing all the different options, thinking about what the opportunities were and being very careful in what you offered as the promises,” she said. “I think that really speaks to the care that went into the development of your work, and it really speaks well of your community.” More than once during the evening, Holcombe likened the new district’s first organizational meeting to a wedding and said that the first year of organizing the new district would itself be a lot like the first year of marriage. “I know when I first got married we both thought about who put the socks in which drawer and things

like that,” she said. “That’s what your year will be like — figuring out how to organize yourself. And this meeting is about organizing yourself.” Students from Beeman, Bristol and Robinson elementary schools led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance. Holcombe swore in the new ANESD board members, who pledged fealty to the state of Vermont and to the Vermont constitution. And ANeSU Executive Committee Chair Dawn Griswold briefly presided as temporary moderator. After voting to use Robert’s Rules of Order to govern procedures and electing Pam Marsh as the new district moderator, the meeting, which drew about 50 people, got

STUDENTS FROM THE five-town schools lead the assembly in saying the Pledge of Allegiance. From left are Joanna Toy of Robinson Elementary, Aliza Bull of Beeman Elementary, Isabelle Gallivan of Bristol Elementary and Evan Russell of Robinson Elementary.

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I thank you for for Porter,” Kniffin said. “We are both improving our current system contractual details are tended to. step,” she said through a written your thoroughness on this process going to keep all that is “Like buying a house, nothing is statement. “We worry what we and for your vote. You have the and to getting us live great about Porter — our on the Epic network official or complete until after the wouldn’t be able to achieve without potential to help strengthen Porter’s staff, our services, our as soon as possible ‘closing,’ which we expect to take it. Nothing comes without risk. legacy.” patients — and add to This is an opportunity to enrich Reporter John Flowers is at given the magnitude place in April,” Kniffin said. this the resources and PMC Board Chairwoman this campus and community, to johnf@addisonindependent.com. and complexity of expertise which a tertiary this network-wide roll Maureen McLaughlin on Thursday enhance and increase the services care center can bring to out,” Kniffin said in bear. The result is going his statement. Kniffin to be a robust Porter, anticipates the upgrade providing the greatest would take a few years to quality and quantity of “We are complete. service as possible for going to keep Dr. John Brumsted, our community for many all that is president and chief years to come. Thank executive officer of you all for your ongoing great about UVMHN and CEO support. 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PETS IN NEED HOMEWARD BOUND

Addison County’s Humane Society Cookie 5 years, American Bulldog, spayed female. Cookie is as sweet as her name implies! This affectionate, playful gal enjoys snuggling and sleeping with her people, and loves to play with toys – tire toys especially! According to Cookie’s previous guardian she knows sit, come, lie down, and speak. She has lived with older children and other dogs, and would love to be an active part of a family. Griffin 2 years, Lab/Great Dane mix, neutered male. Griffin is a sweet, goofy, 80 lbs lap dog! He was originally adopted from us in June 2016, but was recently returned because he and the cats in his new home did not get along. Griffin is a smart boy who knows sit, stay, come, down, and rollover. He absolutely adores children, but he does have a tendency to forget how large he is. Griffin will make a wonderful addition to most any family! Pumpkin 10 years, Shepherd mix, spayed female. Pumpkin is a sweet, affectionate older gal who is looking for a home where she can be the only pet. Once attached she can become very possessive and protective of her person and can be very reactive to new people. For these reasons, in order to make a successful match for Pumpkin we are requiring that she be adopted into an adult only home. The ideal home for Pumpkin would be with an experienced dog owner in a settled household where there isn’t a lot of guests coming and going. Pumpkin is a loving, playful dog looking for the right person to give her the chance she deserves. Anastasia 5 years, DSH Grey Tiger, spayed female. Just like her namesake, she is royalty. Who knows, she may even have hidden riches that she could share with you! But you will never know unless you take her home, and offer up some caviar on a silver platter (ok... tuna will do) and give her a warm, cozy spot to sleep! Joking aside, she’s a super sweet gal. She can come off as a bit shy at first, but once she warms up she loves to be petted and will lean into your hand in the cutest way. Georgie 14 years, DLH Tortie, spayed female. Georgie is a regal older gal who came to Homeward Bound when her senior guardian developed health issues that prevented her for caring for Georgie. According to her previous guardian Georgie gets along with dogs but not with cats. Here at the shelter she seems to be okay with other cats so long as they give her space. Georgie enjoys affection and will let you know when she has had enough. If you are age 55+ you can adopt Georgie with a donation in lieu of her adoption fee through our Senior-to-Senior program!

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a roof). If you do bring your horse indoors, try to leave him out during the day and only bring him in at night. When he is in the barn, leave the barn door open to ensure good airflow inside. A closed-up barn leads to poor air quality that can affect a horse’s respiratory health. Be sure to remove manure from the stall or shelter every day. Even if you don’t ride during the winter, groom your horse regularly, daily if possible. Regular grooming and handling provide the opportunity to evaluate your horse for problems such as illness, injury, weight loss, a lost shoe, cracked hooves, etc. And, whether barefoot or shod, ridden or not, your horse needs regular farrier care at least every six to eight weeks regardless of the season. If you have any concerns about your horse’s comfort or health during the winter months, be sure to talk to your veterinarian about them. Sources: University of Minnesota Extension, SmartPak Equine, and HorseChannel.com.

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HOLCOMBE LIKENED A new district’s first meeting to a wedding. And after two hours of working through the articles of organization, the first ANESD meeting concluded with cake and celebration. Independent photo/Gaen Murphree

(Continued from Page 22) considered the amount currently paid to the Mount Abe moderator, clerk and treasurer and to those same officers at the Addison Central School District, which oversees schools in seven towns in the Middlebury area. Mount Abe pays its moderator $50 a year, its clerk $100 a year and its treasurer $2,100 a year. ACSD pays its clerk $500 and its treasurer $6,000 annually (no one offered a moderator figure for ACSD). After much debate the group voted on the higher amounts, in parity with ACSD, now nearly a year ahead of ANESD in the unification process. The new ANESD will pay its moderator, clerk and treasurer, $50, $500 and $6,000 annually, respectively. In other organizational matters, the assembly voted to authorize the new district to pay expenses and receive funds. It also voted that, as with Mount Abe, the annual report would be available online and residents would receive a notification postcard and could pick up a paper copy if they wished. Finally, the assembly voted to commingle ballots on budget votes held by Australian ballot. Such commingling was part of the articles of unification voters approved last November. ANESD board member Allison Sturtevant reminded those at Thursday’s meeting that budget votes are already commingled for Mount Abe. As the organizational part of the meeting drew to a close, Cotreasurer Torian thanked the members of the new board for “stepping up and serving through this new adventure.” That notion was echoed by Susan Jefferies, chair of the Starksboro selectboard. “Transition isn’t easy,” she said. “And I really appreciate that everybody leapt right in there and is making it go as smoothly as possible.” With the new district now poised to tackle its first year of

LEA MORTON OF New Haven and her two daughters were among those attending ANESD’s first organizational meeting at Mount Abe last Thursday.

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BRAD BULL, CHAIR of the Beeman Elementary School board and a member of the ANeSU Executive Committee, serves himself some cake; he is followed by New Haven resident Tim Bouton.

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VERGENNES — The Seth Warner - Rhoda Farrand Chapter of the DAR hosted a lunch for local Vietnam Veterans on Feb. 4 at Vergennes American Legion Post 14. The chapter is a partner with the Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Committee. Fifteen veterans attended this year, seven of whom were first timers. Each veteran who has attended the annual lunch since 2015 has received a certificate and a Vietnam era veteran lapel pin. Everyone who served between Nov. 1, 1955 and May 15, 1975 is entitled to receive this pin. After the presentation Ted Boelens, a veteran himself, sang “America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America.” Shaw’s donated a beautifully decorated cake to the event.

LOCAL VIETNAM VETERANS were at a lunch hosted by the Seth Warner-Rhoda Farrand Chapter of the DAR on Feb. 4 in Vergennes. They are, front row from left: Roger Brouillette, John Pettis, Stephen Warner, Spencer Norton, Jerry Cook, Tom Bove, Ralph Torrey and Roy Wilkinson. Back row, from left: Ted Boelens, Mike Palmer, Bob Welch, Les Champine and Clement Bourdon. Not pictured: Ric McDurfee and Donald Sisters.

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LIONS CLUB NEEDS stuff for their annual auction. Please NO appliances or electronics. Call for pick up, 388‑7124. Help us, help oth‑ ers.

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

A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ MOUS BRISTOL MEET‑ INGS: Sunday, Discussion Meeting 4:00‑5:00 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meet‑ ing 7:00‑8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Meeting, 6:00‑7:00 PM. All held at the Howden Hall, 19 West Street.

A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ MOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SATURDAY: Dis‑ cussion Meeting 9:00‑10:00 AM at the Middlebury United Methodist Church. Discus‑ sion Meeting 10:00‑11:00 AM. Beginners’ Meeting 6:30‑7:30 PM. These two meetings are held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ MOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS THURSDAY: Big Book Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury. Speaker Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM at St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (On the Green).

A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ MOUS NORTH FERRIS‑ BURGH MEETINGS: Sun‑ day, Daily Reflections Meet‑ ing 6:00‑7:00 PM, at the United Methodist Church, Old Hollow Rd.

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

Cards of Thanks THANK YOU ST. JUDE and Holy Father for prayers an‑ swered. MA.

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. Bring a friend in recovery. For info call 802‑388‑4249 or 802‑683‑5569 or visit www. turningpointaddisonvt.org.

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AL‑ANON: FOR FAMILIES and friends affected by someone’s drinking. Mem‑ bers share experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. Newcom‑ ers welcome. Confidential. St. Stephen’s Church (use front side door and go to basement) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15‑8:15 pm. A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ MOUS BRANDON MEET‑ INGS: Monday, Discussion M e e t i n g 7 : 3 0 ‑ 8 : 3 0 PM . Wednesday, 12 Step Meet‑ ing 7:00‑8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. All held at the St. Thom‑ as Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South.

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A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ MOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS FRIDAY: Discus‑ sion Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury. A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ MOUS 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.

A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ MOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SUNDAY: 12 Step Meeting 9:00‑10:00 AM held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Came to Believe Meeting 1:00‑2:00 PM held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Fridays, 7:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ MOUS NEW HAVEN MEET‑ INGS: Monday, Big Book Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM at the Congregational Church, New Haven Village Green.

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OLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Summer Event Coordinator(s) High School Students Encouraged!

United Way of Addison County is seeking a (or several) volunteer coordinator(s) for their annual Stuff the Bus back to school donation drive event. The ideal candidate(s) are highly efficient, organized, and thorough. Event planning experience is a plus but not a requirement, this would be a great project for higher level high school student/students. For more information please call 802-388-7189 or visit our volunteer site at http://unitedwayaddisoncounty.galaxydigital.com/need/ detail/?need_id=240149

A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ MOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS TUESDAYS: 12 Step Meetings; Noon‑1:00 PM. AND 7:30‑8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury. A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ MOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS WEDNESDAY: Big Book Meeting 7:15‑8:15 AM is held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Discus‑ sion Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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OLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Lead an Activity for Elders! Living Well Residence is looking for volunteers who are interested in leading any type of activity, and we can also help think of ideas if you’re not sure of what you’d like to do! Some examples of what people have done in the past include leading trivia, reading to folks, a craft activity, sharing a collection or pictures of a vacation, and more. For more information please call 802-388-7189 or visit our volunteer site at http://unitedwayaddisoncounty. galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=239275

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MAKING RECOVERY EASIER (MRE). Wednes‑ days, 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 discuss‑ ing our feelings about the 12‑Step Programs to create a better understanding of how they can help a person in recovery on his/her life’s journey. A certificate will be issued at the end of all the sessions. Please bring a friend in recovery who is also contemplating 12‑Step Programs. NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Mondays, 6 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Sundays, 3:00 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. NEW SUPPORT GROUP ‑ Grief Anonymous Meeting every Thursday @ 6:30 pm at Grace Baptist Church 52 Merchants Row, Middelbury, Vt. First Meeting Thursday, December 1st, 2016

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

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

MIDDLEBURY PT FLORAL MERCHANDISER. Morning availability, Tue., Fri., & Sun. with additional hours required for holidays. Please contact Cindy at: 518‑410‑4028.

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OA (OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS) MEETS on Thurs‑ days at 6 PM. Located at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, 54 Creek Road, Middlebury, VT. OPIATE OVERDOSE RESCUE 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. 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. S P I R I T U A L AWA K E N INGS MEETING of Alcohol‑ ics Anonymous, 7:30‑8:30 a.m., Friday, upstairs at St. Stephen’s Church., Middle‑ bury, VT.

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BOOKKEEPER – Full Time Addison County’s public transportation provider is seeking a full-time experienced Bookkeeper to handle bank reconciliations, record deposits, handle payroll as well as other Accounting functions. Must understand and have experience in accrual accounting. Good computer and customer service skills required as well as the ability to multi-task. Knowledge of regulatory requirements for not-for-profit entity and tax exempt status preferred. College degree or a combination of experience and education is preferred. Position will be Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Some travel may be required. Excellent benefits including: health insurance, long-term disability, retirement plan, vision plan, vacation, sick and paid holidays. Selected candidate must pass required background checks and Drug/Alcohol testing. Confidentiality is a must. Please submit resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources Manager Addison County Transit Resources 297 Creek Road, Middlebury, Vermont 05753 Or via email to: gina@actr-vt.org No phone calls, please ACTR is an AA/EO Employer

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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

Admin/Accounting Assistant (Middlebury) Full time, immediate opening. We are looking for someone to do a variety of Admin/Accounting duties, including payroll, benefits administration and account reconciliations. Candidates for this job must be detail oriented and energetic. Good communication and computer skills are a must. A strong background in accounting and administrative related work is a must. A college degree is preferred. Feed Commodities offers a competitive salary commensurate to experience and education.

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NEW HORIZONS CLUB PROGRAM COORDINATOR National Bank of Middlebury is embarking on a STAR Search…. We’re recruiting for a “CONDUCTOR” to lead our successful mature market program. Talents needed: • Ability to listen to our customers and match products and services to their unique needs • Ability to JUGGLE multiple projects • Ability to DAZZLE our customers with superior service • Ability to ORCHESTRATE activities appealing to varied interests • Ability to be an NBM ambassador in our communities • Creativity • Diplomacy • Dependability • Flexibility This is a part-time position (24 hours/ week) in an excellent work environment. The position provides competitive compensation package. Interested persons must apply in person by March 3, 2017 at:

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5 Carver St., Brandon 240 Court St., Middlebury 30 Main St., Middlebury 29 Green St., Vergennes 28 Main St., Bristol 140 Commerce St., Hinesburg For a copy of the job description or questions, please contact Sandra Trombley (802) 388-4982 or email strombley@nbmvt.com. EOE

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC TECHNICIAN

LPN’s & RN’s

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Agri-Mark has a full-time immediate opening for a THIRD SHIFT Maintenance Mechanic Technician to work in our Middlebury, VT facility. Flexible work schedule required, including rotating weekends, and working scheduled holidays. Preferred candidate will have a journeyman’s electrical license and/or strong PLC experience. The candidate should be well versed in VFD’s, pneumatics, and production plant equipment. Must be able to work both independently and as a team member. Excellent troubleshooting and maintaining plant equipment in a food production environment. Position provides 40+ hours per week, paid leave, and paid holidays. Agri-Mark offers a competitive starting wage and an excellent benefits package. This includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), pension plan, and much more.

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Help Wanted EASTVIEW HAS AN IM‑ MEDIATE opening for a full time nurse. Nurse responsi‑ bilities include supervision of assigned aides, case management and assess‑ ments, performance of skilled treatments and procedures, and assisting the Health Ser‑ vices Director with oversight of activities of daily living, family/social concerns, and completion of all necessary paperwork/MDS data and health care plans. This posi‑ tion requires some weekend and holiday availability. Email cover letter and resume to: greatplacetowork@eastview‑ middlebury.com or website, www.eastviewmiddlebury. com. 802‑989‑7500. 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 eth‑ ic and refined skills earns top pay. Serious applicants only. For appointment call 802‑453‑5611. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIS‑ TANT‑ PART TIME ideal can‑ didate has attention to details, excellent organization and personal time management, strong interpersonal skills, team player, excellent writing and communication skills, computer and typing skills, prior legal experience or train‑ ing and a sense of humor. We offer flexible schedule and PTO. Send letter of interest and resume to jwagner@ marshandwagner.com or to Marsh and Wagner, P.C., 62 Court Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 by February 17, 2017. 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. CO‑OP SEEKING GREAT STAFF Middlebury Natu‑ ral Foods Co‑op has sev‑ eral opportunities including a cashier, store assistant, and kitchen staff. Our ideal candidates enjoy providing excellent customer service and value natural and local foods. If you are interested in working with great food, great people apply at your earliest convenience. Complete our application online at middle‑ bury.coop or ask our staff for one the next time you are in our store.

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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 familiar with propane heaters. Profit sharing and discount on plant purchases includ‑ ed. Contact Bill Spencer at 802‑475‑2588 to schedule an appointment. Best time to call is 5‑6 pm.

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.

GR E ENHOUSE WOR K ‑ ERS‑SEASONAL full time and part time positions. In‑ cludes planting, watering, loading trucks. Must be strong, dependable, moti‑ vated. Please call Paul at 759‑2294 between 9am and 6pm.

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IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR full‑time salaried Bookkeeper position in support of Addison County Community Trust’s (ACCT’s) mission of provid‑ ing affordable housing. The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining financial records of ACCT’s growing portfolio of multifamily housing partner‑ ships. Proven bookkeeping experience required; other desirable experience includes fund accounting, asset man‑ agement, and federally as‑ sisted housing program com‑ pliance. Must have a strong sense of teamwork with the ability to work both indepen‑ dently 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.

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: ot‑ tercreekbakery.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 availability. No phone calls please. Ap‑ plication is a hot link on our website’s homepage. 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.

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THE VERMONT SOUP COM‑ PANY is seeking a part time assistant for food prepara‑ tion. Please send resume and two references to info@ vtsoup.com.

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APARTMENT FOR RENT Middlebury. 3 bedroom, 2 full bath. On 2 floors of historic house. Beautifully renovated, high ceiling, hardwood floors. Walk to college and shops. Available now. Rent $2,400 per month. Includes heat. No smoking. No pets. Contact owner at dorisj@comcast.net. BRISTOL NEW TWO BED‑ ROOM apartment. Trash, snow removal, heat and storage included. $1,400 a month. Pets negotiable. 802‑355‑1926.

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BRISTOL; 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT heat, hot wa‑ ter, snow and lawn care in‑ cluded. Carpeting, stove and refrigerator. Available now. $1150 per month. Basement. Garage. 802‑453‑2566.

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

PRIME RETAIL SPACE IN MIDDLEBURY it doesn’t get any better than this fantas‑ tic, unique retail space best location 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 set‑ ting, 12 minutes to college. $675 includes all. Batesprop‑ erties@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. VALLEY VIEW APART‑ MENTS is currently accept‑ ing applications for 1 and 2 BR apartments in Ver‑ gennes. All income/assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent. Elderly or dis‑ abled only. W/D onsite. Call 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website www.summitpmg. com. Equal Housing Oppor‑ tunity.

. NEW HAVEN: BEAUTI‑ FUL NEW HAVEN, 2 BED‑ ROOM upstairs apartment. Bright and spacious. Need 1st and last month’s rent. Price includes heat, electric‑ ity & rubbish removal. No pets, $1195 per month. Call 802‑453‑4037. NEW HAVEN: BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, sunny apartment. Garden space. No pets, no smoking. References, security deposit, lease. $875/month plus utilities. 802‑236‑2040.

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SINGLE ROOM PROFES‑ SIONAL office in historic Middlebury landmark, over‑ looking downtown. Space dimensions 15x15, with com‑ mon areas and bathrooms shared with other profes‑ sional tenants. Rent $500 per month which includes heat, electric, hot water, gar‑ bage, recycling and private off street parking. For inquiry call 802‑989‑8822. S U G A RW O O D A PA R T‑ MENTS 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 website www.summitpmg. com. Equal Housing Oppor‑ tunity.

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Addison Independent, Monday, February 20, 2017 — PAGE 33

Preventing carpenter ants is a better plan than using pesticides

By MADELINE BODIN VERMONT — Mention carpenter ants, and Declan McCabe, chair of the biology department at St. Michael’s College in Colchester, Vt., thinks about the time he got a lungful of formic acid. He had taken a class into the field to survey insects. He saw a huge ant and sucked it up into his aspirator. Yes, a straw-like aspirator is an important tool for entomologists, who clearly aren’t worried about getting too close to their work. He successfully captured the ant and then took

a breath. His lungs burned. That big ant had used the classic ant defense of spraying formic acid. Mention carpenter ants, and Rachel Maccini, of the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Cooperative Extension, thinks of the calls that pour into the extension’s hotline each spring, each caller wondering if those ants suddenly crawling across the rug, the couch and the kitchen counter are

Public Notices Index

ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) For Energy Performance

Middlebury (3) Addison Northwest School District – Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes, Waltham (1)

The

going to take the house down. New England’s eight or nine carpenter ant species play a variety of roles: they are indoor ants and outdoor ants, predator and prey, household pests and ecosystem architects. The one thing they aren’t is consumers of wood. They do eat just about everything else, though, including plant juices, other insects and the “honeydew” that oozes out of aphids, which are themselves insects that suck up plant juices. In turn, carpenter ants are eaten by many creatures, including bears and woodpeckers. They are a preferred food of the crow-sized, red-topped pileated woodpecker. Some of the most visible evidence of carpenter ants in the forest is the deep, rectangular holes in trees that pileated woodpeckers dig while searching for their favorite meal. Although these excavations are too shallow to be habitable, they are sometimes deepened by other animals to create new housing stock. But carpenter ants do plenty of ecosystem remodeling on their own. Although they don’t eat wood, they tunnel into its wet and rotten places to build galleries to rear their young, leaving piles of sawdust behind. These intricate tunnels can cause dead trees

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Contracting Services

The Addison Northwest School District seeks proposals from interested Energy Service Companies to conduct a technical energy audit of our facilities and implement an Energy Performance Contract, in order to identify and implement capital improvements to reduce energy and related costs in those facilities such that annual cost savings are applied to annual payments for improvements. Addison Northwest School District, Vergennes, VT to include the following locations: Addison Central School Ferrisburgh Central School Vergennes Union Elementary School Vergennes Union High School For a bid packet, please contact Tonia Mears, Business Manager at 802-8773332 ext. 18 or email at: tmears@anwsu. org 2/14/17 2/16

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY, VERMONT WARNING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 6 AND MARCH 7, 2017

The legal voters of the Town of Middlebury, in the County of Addison, the State of Vermont are hereby warned and notified to meet at the Middlebury Union High School Auditorium at 73 Charles Avenue in Middlebury on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 7:00 P.M to act on Articles 1 through 5; and on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 7:00 A.M. through 7:00 P.M. at the Town Offices at 77 Main Street in Middlebury to vote by Australian ballot on Articles 6 through 11 as provided by the Middlebury Town Charter. Article 1 To act upon the reports of the Town Officers. Article 2 Shall the Town vote to adopt the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year 2018 (July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018) in the amount of $10,321,456 with a portion thereof in the amount of $7,106,034 to be raised by taxes? Article 3 Shall the voters authorize the Selectboard, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §1786a(b), to replace Town Vehicles and Equipment in accordance with the schedule hereinafter set forth and to finance the purchase of same by borrowing funds in a total amount not to exceed $106,000 over a term not to exceed five (5) years? [The Schedule of Vehicles and Equipment is: a). Two (2) police cruisers and related equipment; and b). One (1) wood chipper for the Public Works Department.] Article 4 Shall the Town vote to collect taxes on real property for fiscal year 2017/2018 in three equal installments due in the Treasurer’s Office on the 15th day of August 2017, the 15th day of November 2017 and the 15th day of March 2018? Article 5 To transact other business proper to be done. [For voting by Australian Ballot on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, polls open from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.] Article 6 Shall the voters increase the annual Selectboard stipend from $1,500 per member and $1,800 for the Chair to $2,500 per member and $3,200 for the Chair? Article 7 Shall the Town appropriate the sum of $30,610 to support the establishment of a police canine program? Article 8 Shall the voters of the Town of Middlebury vote to exempt the real property of the Middlebury Regional Emergency & Medical Services, Inc. from taxation for a period of five (5) years commencing April 1, 2017? Article 9 Shall the Town of Middlebury appropriate $2,500 for Addison County Restorative Justice Services, Inc (f/k/a Addison County Court Diversion & Community Justice Projects, Inc.) to support restorative justice projects offered to qualified offenders? Article 10 Shall the Town appropriate $1,200 to the Addison County River Watch Collaborative for the purpose of supporting water quality monitoring work in our local streams and rivers? Article 11 To elect officers as required by the Middlebury Town Charter. Dated at Middlebury, Vermont this 30th day of January 2017. Brian Carpenter, Chair Nick Artim Susan Shashok Laura Asermily Donna Donahue Heather Seeley Victor Nuovo MIDDLEBURY SELECTBOARD 2/9

to topple and logs to fray. The ants perform a valuable recycling service by creating more surface area for organisms that actually digest wood, such as termites, fungi and bacteria. The trouble comes when they build their nests in wood that is important to people, for example, water-damaged beams or flooring. “I prefer that my home not be recycled right now,” said Alan Eaton, a professor at the UNH Cooperative Extension. He said that three or four of the carpenter ant species are the most likely to nest in the wooden parts of your house.

According to the University of Vermont’s Nicholas Gotelli, a co-author of “The Field Guide to the Ants of New England,” more people are familiar the black carpenter ant (Camponotus pennsylvanicus). Black carpenter ant colonies can live for decades. They have 10,000 to 15,000 workers at any one time.

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY ESTIMATED TAX RATE

The following tax rate information is provided in accordance with the provisions of the Town of Middlebury’s Charter. Tax rates are per $100 of assessed property value. Tax Rate Category

FY2017 Actual

FY2018 Estimated*

General Fund

$.9464

$.9522

Voted Exemptions (Veterans)

$.0016

$.0016

Fire Equipment Fund

$.0200

$.0200

Business Development Fund

$.0100

$.0000

$.9780

$.9738

Residential Education

$1.8080

$1.8430

Municipal

$.9780

$.9738

$2.7860

$2.8168

$1.6670

$1.7759

Municipal

Total Municipal Tax Rate

And just like some humans crowded into cities, black carpenter ant colonies like to raise their kids in the suburbs, in their case, satellite nests around the main nest. In winter, Gotelli said, they bulk up — acquiring up to 50 percent body fat — and seal themselves into the colony. Their natural antifreeze protects them down to temperatures of approximately 15 to 5 degrees. “They are well adapted to New England,” Gotelli noted. That impressive winter adaptation gives the trained volunteers at the UNH Cooperative Extension hotline an important clue when worried homeowners call in about a potential carpenter ant infestation, explained Maccini. If you see large ants inside your house in January or February, she said, you may have trouble. Winter activity typically means you have a nest inside your home. If that’s the case, the UNH Cooperative Extension recommends you hire a professional. Professional exterminators (or a pesticide application professional, as the extension calls them) have the tools to find the nest inside walls or beams, which is hard to do on your own. However, prevention is much better than a pesticide cure. According to McCabe and Gotelli, removing wet and rotten wood in and around your home is an effective deterrent against carpenter ant infestations. “I don’t want to spray any chemicals,” said McCabe, which is big of him, since a carpenter ant sprayed a chemical at him. The goal is to stop carpenter ants from recycling our homes and keep them in the forest where they are part of the thriving web of life. Madeline Bodin is a writer living in Andover, Vt. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine, and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: wellborn@ nhcf.org. A book compilation of Outside Story articles is available at http://www.northernwoodlands.org.

Residential

Total Residential Tax Rate Non Residential Non Residential Education Municipal Total Non Residential Tax Rate Amount to be raised to support the Municipal General Fund Budget

$.9780

$.9738

$2.6450

$2.7497

$6,950,158

$7,106,034

*FY2018 tax rates are estimated. The municipal tax rate will be affected by the actual growth in the Grand List and the municipal budget and decision items voted at Town Meeting. The school tax rate is a very preliminary estimate as school budgets will be voted at Annual School Meetings and the State Legislature had not approved the base education tax rates for FY2018 at press time. 2/9

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY NOTICE OF VACANCY

Pursuant to Title 24 VSA 961 (a) Notice is hereby given of a vacancy on the Middlebury Selectboard effective March 8, 2017. Pursuant to Title 24 VSA 96 (c) and Section 303 of the Middlebury Town Charter, the Middlebury Selectboard must appoint an eligible person to fill the vacancy until the next annual meeting on March 6, 2018. Interested eligible voters of the Town of Middlebury who wish to be considered for appointment by the Selectboard for the period ending March 6, 2018 may submit a letter of interest to the Middlebury Selectboard, c/o Kathleen Ramsay, Town Manager, 77 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2017. 2/20

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ROTATING CACTI TO sunny spots, and never over watering are key to keeping them healthy.

Gardening tips for growing cacti in Feb. By CHARLIE NARDOZZI VERMONT — Growing cacti indoors, pinching leggy houseplants and getting the longest life from cut flowers are some of the gardening activities for this month. Most cacti purchased at plant shops, garden stores, florists and grocery and discount stores have some culture in common — they prefer a growing space with plenty of sunlight and are easily killed by overwatering. If the weather is cloudy, or even predicted to be cloudy, don’t water. If in doubt whether the soil is dry, don’t water. When watering, apply only a small amount to moisten the soil area around the roots. Allow the soil to become dry before additional watering. With the stronger sun and longer days, houseplants will be putting out more new growth that can become leggy. Also these succulent shoots are very appealing to aphids. Keep pinching the growing tips and move plants around, if needed, to give them all some time in the sunniest windows. Rotating plants a quarter turn weekly will help keep them growing straight. You’ll want to get to your pruning tools in February and March for dormantseason pruning, so dig them out and clean them up if you didn’t get to that in the fall. Sharpen the blades of hand pruners, loppers and shears; oil the levers, and remove any rust. Check online and local hardware stores for diamond files for sharpening. Pruning trees will go much faster and be easier on your hands and on the plants if you use sharp, wellmaintained equipment. If you just need some color to brighten up winter days, consider a pot or two of forced bulbs (if you didn’t start your own), or some cut flowers. Buy cut flowers in bud, just opening, for longest life. Keep cut flowers protected on the way home from freezing, and put right in water

containing a flower preservative (available at most florist shops and garden stores). You can make your own floral preservative with one cup lemonlime soda (regular, not sugar free), one cup water and a half teaspoon of household bleach. The sugar in the soda provides energy for the flowers, and the bleach controls bacteria. If you need more liquid, just increase the amounts proportionately. Change the water in the vase every couple of days. Avoid using daffodils in mixed bouquets, since they give off sap that is toxic to other varieties in the vase, shortening the vase life of these other flowers. So keep daffodils in a vase by themselves. When you change the water on cut flowers, recut about a half-inch off the bottom of flower stems. This helps ensure the conducting vessels don’t get plugged. To get off to a clean start with seed starting this year, disinfect any flats and pots you’ve saved in soapy water with bleach added: one part bleach to nine parts water. The longer you can soak them the better, then rinse well. Some prefer to use a household disinfectant product instead, being safer to handle, with one part disinfectant to two parts water. Cleaning pots is a good project for a basement or garage on a warm day. Other gardening activities for this month include ordering bare root fruit trees and shrubs for spring delivery, ordering seeds if you haven’t already, sowing seeds of onions and other allium crops, checking houseplants for pests, keeping bird feeders and heated bird baths cleaned every week or two, making plans to visit a flower show and forcing flowering branches into bloom indoors. Charlie Nardozzi is a nationally known horticulturist, author, gardening consultant and garden coach (GardeningwithCharlie.com).

Thinking about your garden? Judith Irven and Dick Conrad live in Goshen, where together they nurture a large garden. Judith is a Vermont Certified Horticulturist and teaches Sustainable Home Landscaping for the Vermont Master Gardener program. Judith Irven You can subscribe to her blog about her Vermont gardening life at www. northcountryreflections.com. Dick is a landscape and garden photographer; you can see more of his photographs at www. northcountryimpressions.com.

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Addison Independent, Monday, February 20, 2017 — PAGE 35

MUMS honor roll MIDDLEBURY — The following Middlebury Union Middle School students were recognized for excellence in academics and work habits during the second quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. ACADEMIC HIGH HONORS Lois Alberts, Abel Anderson, Thomas Ash, Megan Balparda, Anna Berg, Carlisle Brush, Chloe Clark, Thomas Denton, Ava Devost, Ivy Doran, Viviana Hammond, Anya Hardy-Mittell, Edwin Hodde, Sarah Holmes, Timothy Hunsdorfer, Amanda Kearns, Camille Kutter, Sophie Larocque, Ella McKhann, Ben Munkres, Thomas Nevins, Zoe Noble, Astrid Olsen, Fairley Olson, Andrea Palmer, Sutton Perry, Oliver Poduschnick, Sophie Pope McCright, Chelsea Robinson, Sofia Stefani, Alex Tolgyesi, Kathryn Waterman, Brian Whitley, Paige Williamson, Katrina Yurista and Mischa Yurista. ACADEMIC HONORS Olivia Audet, Abigail Bailey, Julia Bartlett, Ian Bayliss, Alexander Bleich, Caroline Browdy, Zachariah Burrows, Ainsley Busby, Hannah Cameron, Henry Carpenter, Ancel Coburn, Aiden Cole, Ember Comes, Owen Connelly, Talia Cotroneo, Courtney Curler, Jocelyn Deering, Lydia Deppman, Genevieve Dora, Gabriel Dunn, Catherine Dyer, Riley Farrell, Reese Fitzgerald, Emma Franklin, Avery Gale, Andy Giorgio, Chase Given, Saskia GoriMontanelli, Mahaila Gosselin, Bridget Graham, Evan Gregory, Owen Hamilton, Colby Hammond, Rita Ho, Martha Horne, Nora Hyde, Mason Kaufmann, Matthew Kiernan, Oni Krizo, Ella Landis, Jason Li, Camille Maglienti, Camille Malhotra, Jordan Martin, Cady Scout McKibben-Baier, Kaitlyn McNamara, Nathaniel McVeigh, Clare Molineaux, Lucas Nelson, Abagail Nicholson-Wemette, Sarah Nicolai, Kai Pasciak, Rhys Pitner, Sarah Reiderer, Karic Riche, Tyler Robinson, Bode Rubright, Jayden Rushton, Audrey Schnoor, Alexander Shashok, Kieran Sheridan, Harper Sinclair, Chloe Smith, Isabella Smith, Holly Staats, Nicholas Suchomel, Abigail Sunderland,

University of Maine names dean’s list ORONO, Maine — The following local students were named to dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester at the University of Maine: Megan Ogden, Bristol; Joshua Cook, Vergennes; Erica Hathaway, Brandon; and Laura Roberts, Brandon. ADDISON COUNTY

School Briefs

Ashton Bates of Salisbury was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester at the University of Montana in Missoula. He is majoring in wildlife biology and the son of Tony Bates and Bamby Pierpont Bates.

Kelsey Treadway, Gwen Troumbley, Hannah Turner, Camila Van Order Gonzalez, Anna Wagner, Samuel Warren, Katherine Whipple, Clara Wolff and Ireland Young. WORK HABITS HIGH HONORS Olivia Audet, Anna Berg, Carlisle Brush, Chloe Clark, Talia Cotroneo, Ava Devost, Ivy Doran, Catherine Dyer, Viviana Hammond, Anya Hardy-Mittell, Amanda Kearns, Camille Kutter, Jordan Martin, Cady Scout McKibben-Baier, Ben Munkres, Thomas Nevins, Zoe Noble, Astrid Olsen, Fairley Olson, Andrea Palmer, Sutton Perry, Sophie Pope McCright, Sarah Reiderer, Chelsea Robinson, Kieran Sheridan, Harper Sinclair, Sofia Stefani, Gwen Troumbley, Kathryn Waterman, Katherine Whipple, Brian Whitley, Paige Williamson and Mischa Yurista. WORK HABITS HONORS Lois Alberts, Abel Anderson, Ann Andrus, Thomas Ash, Elijah Bachand, Abigail Bailey, Megan Balparda, Julia Bartlett, Ian Bayliss, Zachary Bean, Charles Beazley, Max Beazley, Noah Berg, John Bergeron, Jordyn Bessette, Taylor Betourney, Cassie Bettis, Alexander Bleich, Alexandra Bonavita, Elizabeth Bright, Lukas Broughton, Skylar Broughton, Caroline Browdy, Ainsley Busby, Cole Bushee, Samantha Bushee, Hannah Cameron, Ira Carling, Henry Carpenter, Lyndsey Champine, Hailey Clark, Ancel Coburn, Aiden Cole, Ember Comes, Owen Connelly, Ashauntia Couture, Maren Couture, Courtney Curler, Megan Daly, Jae Davis, Jocelyn Deering, Thomas Denton, Lydia Deppman, Genevieve Dora, Audrey Drinkwine, Gabriel Dunn, Riley

Farrell, Reese Fitzgerald, Chloe Forbes, Emma Franklin, Avery Gale, Destiny Gero, Drew Gill, Andy Giorgio, Adin Girard, Chase Given, Saskia Gori-Montanelli, Mahaila Gosselin, Bridget Graham, Evan Gregory, Alexandria Griffin, Madison Hallock, Owen Hamilton, Colby Hammond, Patience Hanley, Wesley Hirdler, Rita Ho, Edwin Hodde, Charles Hodson, Sarah Holmes, Martha Horne, Timothy Hunsdorfer, Nora Hyde, Silas Jackson, Mason Kaufmann, Rosa Kehoe, Ahsan Khan, Matthew Kiernan, Oni Krizo, Kailyn LaDuke, Ella Landis, Sophie Larocque, Emma Larrow, Jason Li, Camille Maglienti, Camille Malhotra, Olivia McCray, Elvis McIntosh, Ella McKhann, Kaitlyn McNamara, Nathaniel McVeigh, Clare Molineaux, Lucas Nelson, Abagail Nicholson-Wemette, Sarah Nicolai, Isaac Norris, Kenene Otis, Lucas Palcsik, Joseph Pellerin, Phineas Peterson, Rhys Pitner, Michael Plouffe, Oliver Poduschnick, Landon Popp, Jared Rancour, Joseph Richmond, Jackson Rizzo, Elizabeth Robidoux, Tyler Robinson, Asher Rubright, Bode Rubright, Wyatt Rubright, Jayden Rushton, Marshall Sanchez, Peter Scharstein, Audrey Schnoor, Alexander Shashok, Stirling Sidaway, Chloe Smith, Isabella Smith, Holly Staats, Madelyn Stowe, Nicholas Suchomel, Abigail Sunderland, Caroline (Kohar) Teague, Shae Terk, Alex Tolgyesi, Kelsey Treadway, Alanna Trudeau, Hannah Turner, Anna Wagner, Samuel Warren, Emma Welch, Clara Wolff, Thomas Wolosinski, Kaya Wright, Ireland Young and Katrina Yurista.

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