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ADDISON COUNTY

Vol. 71 No. 47

INDEPENDENT Middlebury, Vermont

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Thursday, November 23, 2017

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Water main breaks affect industrial park

Middlebury eyes potential $1 million fix By JOHN FLOWERS the 1970s and is M I D D L E B U R Y “Keeping deteriorating sooner than — Middlebury voters business in it should, according to next fall could be asked Middlebury Middlebury Director to approve a bond rests on the of Operations Dan issue of more than Werner. That’s because $1 million to replace town’s ability the contractor included a deteriorating water to meet the stone in the backfill for main that serves several infrastructure the project, which has of the community’s and community been triggering leaks largest water users in the development and breaks in the now community’s industrial corroding water main, needs in the park. according to town At issue is an 8-inch future.” officials. — Bret Weekes, ductile iron water Exchange Street water president/CEO of main breaks have been main pipe that feeds multiple connections eDOC Innovations on the rise during the past off Exchange Street, two-and-a-half years, including the Agri-Mark/Cabot cheese according to Werner, and affected plant, Vermont Hard Cider, Otter business leaders have been clamoring Creek Brewing and the many health for a fix. Middlebury Town Manager care providers within Catamount Kathleen Ramsay shared a string of Park. email complaints that followed the (See Middlebury, Page 12A) The pipe was installed during

VTrans, planners revive idea of Vergennes truck bypass SCHOOL NUTRITION SPECIALIST Laura LaVacca helps Robinson Elementary School third-graders Oren Bentley, left, and Thompson Davis mix up a batch of corn cake batter at the school last Thursday morning.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

Kids get hands-on lesson in Abenaki ways Students grow and cook traditional foods

ROBINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL fourth-grader Carter AntosKetcham grinds corn into cornmeal with a hand-cranked grinder in his classroom last Thursday morning.

By GAEN MURPHREE STARKSBORO — It’s the Thursday before Thanksgiving — the day the Robinson Elementary School cafeteria dishes out its holiday meal: roast turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, squash, cranberry sauce, apple crisp. (Also broccoli). In Ruth Beecher’s third/fourthgrade classroom, something else is cooking that goes straight to the heart of that first Thanksgiving — indigenous Americans’ foods. They are in the middle of studying the Abenaki, Vermont’s first people. Today’s lesson focuses on three foods central to the Abenaki diet: corn, beans and squash. Especially corn. A high point for everyone in Beecher’s room today is grinding corn they grew themselves and using it to fry and eat something resembling an Abenaki corn cake — something not so different from what might have been eaten at the first Thanksgiving in 1621. As is well known, close to half of the 102 Pilgrims who sailed to America on the Mayflower in 1620 died that first winter. The very survival of the 57 or so who lived to celebrate that first Thanksgiving feast depended in large part on the kindness of strangers. Wampanoag Native Americans taught the struggling newcomers to hunt local game and to grow local crops, chief

among these the three sisters: corn, beans and squash. Back in the Starksboro classroom, Beecher is writing a word on the whiteboard. “Appone.” She explains it’s a Native American word for corn cakes. This morning, her 15 students will be drawing and painting corn, learning about the healthfulness of corn, beans and squash, and making something as close as possible to “appone.” When Beecher began teaching about the Abenaki 10 years ago, she turned to tribal members themselves to create her foundational curricula. She’s been diligent in creating lessons that help bust stereotypes and help students accurately understand Abenaki both then and now. “I want to be respectful in teaching this unit,” Beecher emphasized. “They were here first. This is their homeland. It’s so important to be respectful of our indigenous people.” This fall’s study of the Abenaki started last June when last year’s class planted a three sisters garden of corn, beans and squash (including pumpkins). This year’s fourth-graders are proud that they got the garden planted. This year’s third-graders are proud that they’ve been part of weeding, harvesting (See Thanksgiving, Page 10A)

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — Once again the possibility is alive of a bypass that would send truck traffic around downtown Vergennes, although local and state officials say one is not likely to be built for at least 30 years. At a Nov. 15 meeting in Middlebury of the Addison County Regional Planning Commission’s Transportation Advisory Committee, or TAC, Vermont Agency of Transportation officials agreed to work with regional planners to study city bypass options, with a recommendation probably to be made by the end of 2018. That pledge was made after TAC members voted unanimously in

Organizers put a lid on Chili Fest

Town shifts gears to ‘Winter Fest’ By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Organizers of Middlebury’s annual late winter Chili Fest have decided to temporarily suspend the spicy culinary convergence, citing a shrinking downtown footprint and burnout experienced by some of the regular entrants. Instead, the Better Middlebury Partnership (BMP) will replace Chili Fest with an inaugural “Winter Fest,” to be held at the Middlebury Recreation Park on Feb. 24, 2018. Plans also call for a community block party to be held in the downtown next April, according to BMP Marketing Director Karen Duguay. She stressed Chili Fest boosters are (See Winter Fest, Page 7A)

By GAEN MURPHREE BRISTOL — An estimated 13 million American kids go hungry. In Vermont, it’s estimated that 13 percent of all households are food insecure — leaving about 20,000 youngsters under the age of 18 without enough on their plates. In Bristol, a program called Bites in a Bag is tackling child hunger one bag of snacks at a time. Each Friday, 40 kids at Bristol Elementary School take home healthy snacks to help tide them through the

weekend in food insecure years ago, when the “We try to do households. Have a Heart Food Shelf “For some kids, there’s string cheese board began discussing not very much food every week. Vermont Foodbank’s at home,” said Bristol It’s kind of a Backpack Program, teacher Kathy Smith. said board member favorite thing, Jill Kopel, an organic The program is a cooperative venture and they farmer and a lead Bites of three organizations: are kind of in a Bag organizer. The Bristol’s Have a Heart indestructible.” group inquired to see if Food Shelf runs and — Jill Kopel it could become part of funds the program, that existing program, Bristol Elementary but the Backpack packs and distributes the bags, and Program was limited to the 18 Addison Northeast Supervisory schools then enrolled. Union’s Child Nutrition Services So Have a Heart organizers handles ordering. discussed what a similar, homegrown The program started about five (See Bites in a Bag, Page 7A)

By the way In the “For-what-it’s-worth” category, an online outfit called reviews.org this week ranked Vermont as the second-safest state for Black Friday shopping. Black Friday, of course, is the day after Thanksgiving, when many stores have amazing sales the bring out hoards of wild-eyed shoppers … apparently (so we’re told, we live in Vermont and don’t see much of that). The state with the lowest risk for Black Friday violence is Maine. The highest-risk states for violence — including trampling, shooting, stabbing, pepper spraying, fighting and something generically labeled “car” — on Friday are 1. Tennessee, 2. Arkansas, 3. Alabama and 4. Louisiana. Well, there’s something for us Vermonters to be thankful for. Thanks to the generosity of the community and those who came to see “The Crucible,” the Middlebury Community Players were able to exceed their goal and collect 78,097 (See By the way, Page 12A)

‘Bites in a Bag’ helps fight child hunger Program sends food home for the weekend

support of a bypass to provide relief for Vergennes. The city, because it sits on Route 22A — the major truck route on the state’s western corridor — sees more than 800 trucks rumble along its Main Street every day. At least half of those trucks, according to VTrans director of policy, planning and research Joe Segale, are large ones going through downtown Vergennes while headed somewhere else. Segale, who attended the meeting, said no other small Vermont community deals with a similar volume. But, he added, before VTrans officials would agree again to look at a bypass — earlier studies (See Vergenens, Page 12A)

Index Obituaries................................. 6A Classifieds.......................... 5B-9B Service Directory............... 6B-7B Entertainment.........Arts + Leisure Community Calendar......... 8A-9A Arts Calendar.........Arts + Leisure Sports................................. 1B-3B KRISTA SIRINGO, LEFT, and Jill Kopel pack snack bags for the Have a Heart Food Shelf Bites in a Bag program that sends 40 snack bags home every weekend with Bristol Elementary School students. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

PAGE 2A — Addison Independent, Thursday, November 23, 2017

Cornwall salutes school leader

Peet concludes 45-year run on Bingham Memorial board By JOHN FLOWERS of a unified contract process involvMIDDLEBURY — Service on ing all ACSD educators. the Cornwall School Board seemed Cornwall’s school joined the comscripted for Cindy Peet. puter age during the 1980s, eventuHer husband Ed’s grandfather, ally going online in 1995, according Edward H. Peet, donated the 5-acre to Peet. parcel on which the Bingham MeShe’s been proud of the quality morial School now sits. It was education the small school has been carved from the 7th-generation Peet able to offer local children through Farm where Cindy and Ed Peet rethe years. side. They can see the schoolhouse A generous bequest resulted in from their home. creation of the “Gilligan Fund,” But when Cindy Peet was first which produces annual investment elected to the Cornwall School dividends of between $15,000 and Board back in 1972, she never imag$18,000 that pay for educational ined her tenure would outlive the field trips and recreational activities. panel itself. Peet and her colleagues Past classes have visited Washinglast week attended their final gathton, D.C., Peet noted. ering of the local board, which has A long and close relationship with been supplanted by the unified AddiMiddlebury College has yielded son Central School District (ACSD) many perks for Bingham MemoriCINDY PEET board. al. Many college professors reside “I felt I brought some history to in Cornwall and periodically visit the school,” Peet said during an in- children were being educated. She classrooms to share their special had — and still has — a knack for knowledge of history, geography, terview on Monday. numbers, and thought those skills science and other disciplines. ColA lot of history. The Peets were among the ear- could benefit Bingham Memorial. lege students have on occasion “I’m fiscally conservative,” Peet helped the school with foreign lanly settlers of Cornwall and were a major contributor to the agricultur- said. guage instruction, Peet recalled. She began what would be a long al economy of the community. Ed She’s seen a lot of changes at Peet recently retired from farming, run as the board’s clerk, making Bingham Memorial during the past sure all the budget 45 years. though Mike Pyle configures added up. tinues to run it as a Along with better technology and “(My children) “I reviewed the growing state and federal mandates, dairy enterprise. bills, and had a good Peet has seen enrollment shrink — a Cindy and Ed met didn’t like handle on what common trend throughout most of at the University of going (to school) (funds) were coming the state during the past few decades. Vermont. Cindy was through the in and going out,” majoring in math and Cornwall’s school was serving minoring in econom- cornfields or the Peet said. around 140 students when the Peets’ Back in those days, children were attending around 30ics. They would marry pasture. They board members had plus years ago. Bingham Memorial soon after graduating preferred to be more responsibilities has a current enrollment of 81, a figin 1966, ultimately ‘delivered.’” in day-to-day school ure that has dipped as low as 77. Peet making their way back — Cindy Peet operations. For ex- hopes enrollment doesn’t get so low to the Peet Farm. ample, Peet was in that ACSD voters decide someday to There, they would raise four children: January, Fred, charge of payroll for her first five close the school and send Cornwall years on the panel. Andrew and April. kids to be educated in a neighboring It should also be All four attended the Bingham community. noted that there was Memorial School. “The next few Life for the Peets in those early no teachers’ contract “You were years will be interdays could have been captured in a in Cornwall during trying to explain esting to watch,” she most of the 1970s. The Norman Rockwell tableau. said of enrollment (Act 60) when There were farm chores, multiple school board would trends. place settings at the family dinner ta- unilaterally set educa- you didn’t REMEMBERING ble and a short walk to school along tors’ salaries. ACT 60 understand “I was on (Corn- it yourself, at the backdrop of verdant pastures, Veteran Vermont statuesque corn stalks, mountain wall’s) first bargaining school officials like team,” Peet recalled of times.” views and blissful bovines. Peet have seen a lot — Cindy Peet of changes in educaNot that the children always en- the eventual unionizing of Cornwall teachers. joyed that trek to the classroom. tion finance and gov“They didn’t like going through The teachers soon began negotiat- ernance during the past two decades. the cornfields or the pasture,” Cindy ing as a unit with their colleagues in Peet was on the board in 1997 Peet chuckled. “They preferred to be the five other rural ACSD-member during the transition to Act 60, a state towns of Bridport, Ripton, Salis- education finance law that equalized ‘delivered.’” Cindy Peet wanted to become bury, Shoreham and Weybridge. the amount of money Vermont cominvolved at the school at which her They would eventually become part (See Peet, Page 3A)

Free dental clinic hits its stride Early opening!

Members of the Stratton Mountain School drove up to Middlebury College’s Rikert Nordic Center in Ripton early Monday morning to get precious early-season training on the snow. Rikert was one of two areas in the state to officially open this past Saturday, Nov. 18, the other being Craftsbury Outdoor Center. Rikert unofficially opened on Nov. 14 for the first day of skiing — making it the earliest opening ever by a day. Rikert had 1.5 km of trails open on Monday, and was expected to keep opening sections of its 5 kilometer racing loop and other areas throughout the week.

Independent photos/Angelo Lynn

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Around 17 months into its run, the Open Door Clinic’s dental program is serving a lot of patients with a bare-bones budget, thanks to the help of many area dentists who are donating their services for free. Clinic officials did a lot of preliminary planning for the dental program in 2015 and hired dental hygienist Heidi Considine to begin seeing patients in April of 2016. Considine and participating dentists saw 53 patients last year, surpassing their collective goal of 50. And the program has served 95 patients so far this year, according to ODC Executive Director Heidi Sulis. Considine and the member-dentists have performed a combined total of 410 procedures on those 93 patients, many of them migrant farm workers who have never before received dental care, according to Considine. “The dental need (for them) is great and requires multiple appoint-

ments to get their dental health into a maintenance place,” she said. “So I can see a patient anywhere from one to five times before smooth healing can take place.” The clinic was able to secure $31,520 for equipment and software to start the dental program. Its annual operating budget of around $13,000 is largely associated with paying Considine’s part-time salary. She works 10 hours per week at the job, primarily on Mondays. Her job includes meeting patients in the field — often on a farm. “Most of our patients will go through the medical clinic first, and then come and see me,” Considine said. “But I visit farms and if there is a person on the farm who isn’t a patient of ours and would like me to check their teeth, I have an easy form I can have them fill out so I can put them in the system when I get back (to the clinic).” As with the ODC’s medical services, the dental program is for area

residents who are uninsured or underinsured. Patients are asked to make appointments by calling 3880137. The current roster of ODC dentists includes members of Middlebury Dental Group, including Dr. Peter Hopper and Dr. Adam Fasoli, the ODC’s volunteer dental director; Drs. Harvey Green, Erik Koskinen and Andrew Daly, also of Middlebury; Dr. Jim Cossart of Bristol; and Drs. Derek Cimler and David Congalton of Vergennes. Sulis is applying for grants to make sure the dental program has funding after April 2018. She said she will continue to aggressively seek funding, though grants are becoming more limited and therefore subject to more competition. “It feels very challenging, and it is a very difficult (fundraising) environment right now,” she said. Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

Addison Independent, Thursday, November 23, 2017 — PAGE 3A

Scott: State complies as a ‘sanctuary site’ By MARK JOHNSON VTDigger.org MONTPELIER — Gov. Phil Scott insisted on Thursday that Vermont is in compliance with federal laws and asserted the U.S. attorney general “had not done his homework” before including the state on a list of so-called sanctuary sites threatened with the loss of federal funds. “We believe we’re on safe ground,” Scott said. The governor said the state law that triggered a warning letter from the U.S. Justice Department had been legally reviewed and found not to be in conflict with federal rules. The law, the first piece of legislation Scott signed, prohibits state and local police from participating in some federal immigration enforcement efforts without the governor’s approval. The legislation, S.79, was introduced shortly after President Donald Trump took office and tried to clamp down on immigration policies. The Justice Department sent letters to 29 cities, counties and states late on Nov. 15 warning they might not be complying with a law required to receive federal law enforcement grants. The program brings Vermont about $700,000 a year. Scott said he planned to reply to the letter. WATER CLEANUP At his weekly news conference, the governor also declared he was committed to the cleanup of Lake Champlain despite an administration-led group’s failure to provide draft legislation on a long-term funding source for phosphorus reduction programs. The state is under orders from the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce the amount of phosphorus in the lake over the next 20 years. The Legislature this year required the working group, led by Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore, to come up with a funding source by Nov. 15; instead the group recommended using largely capital budget funds to pay for the cleanup for the

next several years. The governor downplayed the missed deadline and said state revenue downgrades and income and corporate tax slowdowns made passing a new tax even more difficult. Scott ran on a pledge not to raise taxes and has consistently said he does not want to raise additional monies for the lake cleanup. “We’re going to have to look and see what we can do with the existing funding and come up with a source” for funding in the future, Scott said. He would not give a timeline. State Treasurer Beth Pearce, attending the news conference, was reluctant to criticize the working group report but said the Legislature needed to adopt a long-term funding source next year. Money from capital projects that aren’t ready to go has covered the first two years of the cleanup, but Pearce has been adamant that capital funds cannot be used exclusively to fund the estimated $25 million the state needs for the next two decades. She has said no more than half of the money should come from the capital budget. “I’m looking forward,” said Pearce, adding, “I’m not going to comment on whether I’m disappointed or not. I concentrate on going forward and working together and finding a solution.” The working group report pointed out problems collecting a fee on land, the revenue source that Pearce recommended last year and which the working group conceded was “the most viable and equitable long-term funding method.” The report noted problems with administering and collecting the fee. Moore also said it didn’t make sense to develop a funding source until it was known how much money needed to be raised. On Thursday, Scott called a per-parcel fee an additional property tax that he would oppose. He also cautioned against “spend(ing) money for the sake of spending money.” “We want to be as efficient and effective as possible,” he said.

Act 250 panel scrutinizes farm-related exemptions

By MIKE POLHAMUS VTDigger.org VERMONT — A legislative panel wants to hear the agriculture agency’s case for why farmers should be exempt from environmental enforcement under Vermont’s land use law. The Act 250 committee, which met Nov. 15, is tasked with proposing fixes to the state’s land use law that will bring 50-year-old regulations up to speed with new environmental pressures. At the next meeting to be held next month, the committee will ask the Agency of Agriculture to justify land use exemptions for farms. Rep. Amy Sheldon, D-East Middlebury, chair of the Act 250 panel, said lawmakers are required to look into the agricultural exemption, but public dismay over the closure of Franklin County’s Lake Carmi has given the matter more urgency. Toxic blue-green algae covered Lake Carmi for months this year. The cyanobacterial blooms were largely caused by manure and commercial fertilizer runoff from nearby dairy farms. The Legislature created the Act 250 panel earlier this year as part of Act 47. The committee must report back to the full Legislature by December 2018 with suggested improvements to the land use laws. It’s not clear why agriculture was exempted from the act’s purview in the first place, said Sen. Brian Campion, D-Bennington, a member of the committee. Farms are also exempt from most municipal zoning laws, Campion said. “We really need to pull this apart, because we don’t want to keep this exemption if in some ways it’s harming the environment,” Campion said. Anson Tebbetts, secretary of the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, said his agency is “just starting to research” the Act 250 issue. Tebbetts said he would be “happy to discuss (it) when we finish our work,” and could not be reached for additional comment. He said the agency has hired Scott Waterman, who previously

CORRECTION: Our Nov. 6 article “Addison hopeful on complex joint septic, town hall work” incorrectly stated that nonprofits that hold conservation easements on land on which the town of Addison is considering installing a septic system would have to agree to “to sign off on releasing the land from its conserved status.” According to a Vermont Land Trust official in an email, the land in question would “still be conserved, but it will have an additional septic easement that applies to the roughly 1.4-acre leach field.”

served as the spokesman for the Vermont State Police, to handle communications. Waterman and Tebbetts both formerly worked for WCAX. Campion has asked Tebbetts to answer questions about the exemption at the next Act 250 meeting, to be held Dec. 13 at the Statehouse. The Commission on Act 250 will look at a range of new environmental issues affecting land use and regulation in Vermont. An important example is climate change, Sheldon said. “We weren’t thinking about that 50 years ago,” she said. “We want to think about that now.” The commission will also consider whether to bring wind turbines under the jurisdiction of Act 250, Sheldon said. Opponents of wind power have asked lawmakers to consider using the land use law to vet large-scale turbine projects.

Peet (Continued from Page 2A) munities could raise on their property tax rates for public education. Peet said Act 60 was complicated and put a lot of stress on school officials, in terms of predicting impact on local tax rates and trying to convey the nuances of the law to local residents. “You were trying to explain (Act 60) when you didn’t understand it yourself, at times,” Peet said. “It was tough.” Bingham Memorial’s budget has grown steadily through the years, Peet noted. The school had an annual spending plan of around $220,000 during the early 1980s, she recalled. Cornwall’s school budget for fiscal year 2017 was $1,479,162. Two years ago, the ACSD consolidated its school governance under Vermont’s Act 46. Suddenly, the ACSD’s separate ele m e n t a r y, “Cindy’s high school sound and supervi- judgment, sory union attention boards were to fiscal consolidatresponsibilities ed into a single panel and p r e s i d i n g collaborative over a glob- spirit made al education her a valuable budget. The member of our change is e x p e c t e d board.” — Maureen to produce Deppman more efficiencies within the ACSD, though it ended the district’s long tradition of community school boards. Peet has no interest in running for the ACSD board. “It’s like a full-time job,” she said of the greater responsibilities of the larger board. So she’s happy to end her historic run on the Cornwall School Board, though she will remain busy. Peet is in her 38th year as a senior programmer/analyst at Middlebury College. “I’ve gone from the punch cards to the cloud,” she smiled in recalling the accounting changes she’s seen with the institution. She’ll also remain active with the Whiting Community Church, where she serves as a trustee. Peet will miss her time on the board — particularly her interactions with fellow members, whom she said have always put the needs of the students first. “I love the town,” she said. Fellow Cornwall School Board member Maureen Deppman praised Peet for her many years of service. “Cindy’s sound judgment, attention to fiscal responsibilities and collaborative spirit made her a valuable member of our board,” Deppman said. “We all appreciated her knowledge and historical perspective. She dedicated 45 years to Cornwall School and welcomed many teachers, principals and board members to our school community. As we reminisced at our last meeting, it was apparent how many people touched Cindy’s life during her tenure on the board. Her sincere loyalty to her board position ensured that the students of Cornwall School received the best education possible.”

Some bear

ETHAN HALLOCK, 10, of Ferrisburgh shows off his first ever big game animal, a 201-pound black bear taken on opening day of youth deer hunting season.

City eyeing earlier voting hours

Council mulls 7 a.m. start to election day By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — Vergennes residents could at some point have the option of voting in the morning before work, as do voters in most other Vermont towns. At their Nov. 14 meeting, Vergennes City Council members talked seriously about changing the 9 a.m. start of voting hours to 7 a.m. The statewide closing hour for polls is 7 p.m. Alderman Jeff Fritz opened the discussion by recommending a charter change, which would require approval by residents and the Vermont Legislatures, to make polling hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fritz and other council members said if people, especially commuters, can’t vote on their way to work, not all are able to return before polls close. “I’ve heard from a number of people they were unable to vote because the hours are very inconvenient,” Fritz said. City Manager Mel Hawley said

the Vergennes Board of Civil Authority (BCA) — made up of council members, City Clerk Joan Devine and Vergennes justices of the peace — had the authority to set voting hours for November and special elections, but that a charter change would be required for voting on Town Meeting Day. The BCA, however, would have to meet before each election to set the hours, Hawley said. Devine, who already works long hours — as much as 16 hour a day — to run city elections, objected to the proposed change. She said the existing hours are adequate because of new laws that allow anyone to request an absentee ballot, and due to early voting. “You can vote 30 days before the election in our office,” she said. “You don’t need a reason to vote absentee.” Devine also said new state laws allow same-day voting, meaning a trained registrant must be on the site during election hours. Council members who spoke out were sympathetic to Devine’s hours, but not swayed by her argument.

“This isn’t the first election when I’ve heard we need earlier election hours,” said Alderman Matt Chabot. “I think 7 a.m. is appropriate.” Alderman Renny Perry recounted his experiences from Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire. “I’ve been a voter in four states, and this is the only place it isn’t 7 to 7,” Perry said. Council members did not make a decision on whether to seek a charter change to create uniform hours (it has been done in the past — in 1990 residents voted to expand hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to the current hours), or whether to make the decision, as the majority of the BCA, to start a year from now to create a 12-hour voting day, at least in November. If they do choose either option, Hawley said, as members of the legal entity that oversees voting they should expect to take a more active role in running city elections, including training to register voters. “If you want it, you’ve got to get on the team,” Hawley said. Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent.com.

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A DDIS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Letters

Editorials

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Middlebury’s DID is a solid tax strategy to build upon In an interesting discussion of the future of Middlebury’s Downtown Improvement District on Tuesday night at the selectboard meeting, businesses and residents were right to question a continuation of the status quo. For the past 21 years, additional taxes have been assessed on the 119 affected downtown commercial properties to make improvements to the downtown. The initial theory, adopted in 1996, was that downtown property owners would most benefit from downtown improvements, so they should be tagged with the entire expense — even though all town residents benefit. And much has been done. Historic street lights were added to the downtown on Main Street and Merchants Row. Power lines were buried, creating a far superior vista on Main Street toward the Congregational Church steeple. Downtown parks were improved (including Fountain Park and Cannon Park), and a sidewalk was added to Mill Street, just to name a few of the projects completed. In all, the annual $34,000 average in tax revenue generated around $714,000 in taxes over two decades, but leveraged state grants and other revenue sources to yield $1.7 million in improvements. It’s that extra $1 million in leveraged funds that makes this type of taxation a wise strategy. It’s also that specific projects were addressed that might not have otherwise been approved at a Town Meeting vote had such initiatives funneled through the town’s General Fund. Would town taxpayers have paid to erect historic street lights in the downtown, or spent the money to improve town parks or pay extra for the downtown’s curbing? Having the tax paid by a smaller group of taxpayers, and having a special commission devoted to studying what projects should be considered and which deserved the highest priorities, were all part of the strategy and logic that has made the DID so successful. That’s not to say the DID should not be revised. It could be be time, after this current seven-year renewal expires in 2024, to expand the tax burden as was suggested by several business owners. One model is for the town to insert a line-item in the General Fund each year that perhaps raises an even larger annual stipend, thus leveraging greater grant dollars in a shorter period of time for special projects. For example, if a townwide tax raised $75,000 annually (effectively doubling the amount that could be leveraged in half the time, even while reducing the DID tax rate), then tackling projects like a downtown parking garage, a train depot, or perhaps improvements along the Otter Creek waterfront could save taxpayers substantial dollars in the long-run. Perhaps, a similar strategy could be used for improvements within the Exchange Street/Industrial Park corridor. Certainly, adding any tax should not be taken lightly and not used frivolously, but to the extent projects need to be addressed, this is an efficient way to raise funds that shifts more than half the burden off the local taxpayer. That’s not a strategy to dismiss, but rather to build upon. Angelo Lynn

‘Decisive’ vote is Mt. Abe’s true test

Solid foundation

A STONE FOUNDATION under a small barn in Orwell withstands the test of time.

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Ciphering the GOP tax cuts State of joyfulness can be learned

We get that not every American understands math well enough to debate the merits of the GOP’s current tax cut proposal, but here’s a point most voters can grasp: As outlined by Republicans, the proposal would raise $169 billion in revenue over the next decade through new economic growth, but at a cost of $1.4 trillion. Simple math shows the GOP plan runs a deficit of $1.231 trillion over that first decade, after which the hefty tax cuts for big corporations remain in perpetuity, while the taxes on individuals will have to skyrocket to ever be able to pay down that incurred debt. That saddles future generations with the biggest debt in the nation’s history, while gaining almost nothing in return. Most economists also argue that providing such a hefty stimulus to the wealthiest people in America is exactly what’s not needed at this time. More stimulus might add a slight bump to the economy for a short-period, but because the economy is already at full employment and because corporations are sitting on hordes of cash (which has been the case for the past few years), Trump’s tax cuts spend a lot of dollars for not much bang. Wall Street economists are making that very point. According to columnist Paul Krugman, they are arguing that “not only do they see the plan failing to pay for itself through added growth, financiers also pointed to a near-term downside resulting from all the new deficit spending the cuts will require, as federal borrowing could crowd out private investment in the economy. ‘I can’t see this is the moment when you want the most fiscal stimulus in the market, when we’re kind of mostly at full employment, when GDP last registered at 3 percent,’ Goldman Sachs chief executive Lloyd Blankfein said in a Bloomberg News interview this month. ‘The United States can afford some deficit spending now,’ he added, ‘but not so much of it that we make inflation inevitable down the road.’” Turns out that tax policy, while complex, isn’t rocket science: If your tax policies cost far more than the revenue gained, you’ll run a deficit. And if the economy won’t benefit from the stimulus provided, then the gains won’t offset that deficit spending. It’s also important to define who “wins” in this proposal. Republicans are quick to say that most of the middle class and the upper class will benefit in that first year or two, but the gains are all relative. As a taxpayer am I excited to get a $200 tax cut, while a billionaire wants away with a $30 million tax cut? No. I’d rather that $30 million (and the other $1.23 trillion) go to build the nation’s infrastructure; on put toward federal aid to education; or help create adult learning programs to train American workers for tomorrow’s more technical jobs; or help finance Medicare or Medicaid, or mental health or fight the nation’s drug addiction crisis. Or a thousand other things that will benefit lower and middle class Americans throughout the country. But give millions of dollars in tax cuts to multi-millionaires and billionaires? That makes no sense, and neither does the GOP tax cut proposal. Every sixth-grader in the land should know enough basic math to understand that. Angelo Lynn

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I am so fortunate to have a friend who is a genuinely joyful person. Joy is not my natural trait. Recently, she urged me to read “The Book of Joy — Lasting Happiness in a Changing World.” It is the result of a week in April 2015 when Archbishop Desmond Tutu visited His Holiness, the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, India. They met to celebrate His Holiness’s 80th birthday and to answer the question: How do we find joy in the face of life’s inevitable suffering? There is no question that these two men have lived real lives filled with pain and turmoil in the midst of which they have been able to discover a level of peace, of courage, of joy. Archbishop Tutu lived through the brutality of apartheid in South Africa; the Dalai By Johanna Lama witnessed the violent takeover Nichols of the Tibetan people by the Chinese. They say that some might wonder what our own joy has to do with countering injustice and inequality. The way we heal our own pain is turning to the pain of others — to be a reservoir of joy. How do they understand what drives humans to violence? If your mental health is not good, you will have much fear and worry, much sadness and despair, and much anger and aggression. Underlying this anger, the Dalai Lama says, is a fear that we will not get what we need, that we are not loved, that we are not respected, and we will not be included. Psychologists often call anger a secondary emotion, because it comes as a defense to feeling threatened. When we can acknowledge and express the fear — how we are feeling threatened — then we are often able to soothe the anger. But we need to be willing to admit our vulnerability. If we can’t have compassion for ourselves,

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if we can’t acknowledge how we feel afraid, hurt, or threatened, then we can’t have compassion for others — especially for those who have evoked our anger. The attitude of “I and they” is destructive. We need urgently to strengthen a sense of “we.” This recognition that we are all connected is the birth of empathy and compassion. The Dalai Lama says “if you develop a strong sense of concern for the well-being of all sentient beings and in particular all human beings, this will make you happy in the morning.” Do you wake up with this joy, he was asked, even before coffee? The Dalai Lama says that as soon as he wakes up, he remembers Buddha’s teaching: the importance of kindness and compassion, wishing something good for others. “Then I remember that everything is interrelated. Then I set my intention for the day: that this day should be meaningful. Meaningful means, if possible, serve and help others. If not possible, then at least not to harm others.” Desmond Tutu acknowledges that we are capable of the most awful atrocities. “It is good to remember that we have a fantastic capacity for goodness. You might not be able to do a great deal, but start where you are and do what you can where you are. And yes, be appalled. Compassion springs up. Despair turns us inward. Hope sends us into the arms of others.” There are real obstacles to our joyfulness. To experience true joy, where does one begin? Recent research by psychologist Sonja Lyubomirski points to three factors that seem to influence increasing happiness: the ability to reframe our situation more positively, the ability to ex(See Ways of Seeing, Page 5A)

Seasonal treat a tough nut to crack

Remember this number: 4927. and they’re priced accordingly. While you can readily It’s not a lottery pick. It’s not how many times I’ve find them at most supermarkets, the checkout clerks will misplaced my phone this year. I recently learned it’s the either not recognize them or will not be able to find the SKU code for chestnuts — a number cashiers can never SKU. I have yet to buy chestnuts without at least two find on their laminated produce sheets. cashiers and a front-end manager having to confer in It isn’t their fault. As far as I can tell, only two people hushed tones at the register while the shoppers in line in Addison County ever buy chestnuts, and I’m one of behind me grow increasingly disgruntled. them. To prepare chestnuts for roasting, you first must cut a The other is a woman to whom I have not been for- slit in the tops to let the steam out. (Nothing says holiday mally introduced. We found ourselves fun like exploding nuts, but it’s not as buying chestnuts at the same time, festive as it sounds.) Chestnut shells and we made a connection, kind of are made of nature’s patent leather; like when two people meet at a party tough, shiny and slick, they don’t and discover that they, unlike the rest lend themselves to easy cutting. Keep of the boring losers in the room, share Band-Aids nearby. a rare hobby, such as collecting vinRoast the chestnuts in a pan in the tage shoehorns. oven until the slits start to open up In other words, we’re hip. and the nuts give off a delicious aroBy Jessie Raymond ma. Don’t undercook them, or you’ll We talked about our chestnut-roasting Italian relatives and our love-hate never get the peels off; and don’t relationship with this traditional holiovercook them, or you’ll be able to day nut. In 30 years of living in Vermont, I had never met use them for practice balls at the driving range. another person who understood the challenges and joys The hotter they are, the easier they are to peel. Yes, of roasting chestnuts. What a thrill. hot chestnuts will burn the skin off your fingertips, but Unlike the chestnuts in song, I roast mine in the oven, that’s part of the tradition. If you let them get too cool, the way my Italian grandmother did when I was little. the shells will bond to the nuts for eternity. The ritual of peeling and eating chestnuts with family Squeeze the chestnut from each end of the slit, as if holds memories that allow me to forgive the glaring opening one of those old keychain coin purses. In a perproblem with chestnuts: They offer a disappointingly fect world, the shell will pop open and release a beautilow return on investment. ful golden-brown, chewy, sweet nut. (Note: Chestnuts do But to me, they’re an essential part of Thanksgiving not live in a perfect world.) and Christmas. If you’ve never tried them (and odds are In reality, you have about a 50-50 chance of success. you haven’t), let me give you the rundown. Sometimes the outer shells won’t come off, or they Chestnuts are only available for a few weeks each year, (See Raymond, Page 5A)

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I have been contemplating this writing since before the second $30 million-plus vote to restore Mount Abraham Union High School. My out-of-body self has been standing in the street in front of my house screaming about the folly of spending that amount of money to have two gyms and a new library that isn’t needed because everybody has a smart phone and every library in their pocket and yada, yada, yada and I could go on and on but I won’t. Nobody wants to listen to a rant, right? Instead, I will attempt to show my rational self and talk about this notion of thinking outside the box. Oops, I hear a groan from those that have spent months working up a scenario that will keep this community in horrendous debt for 30 more years as the school population dwindles because people can’t afford to live here. Why not spend way less, fix the glaring problems and maybe be able to keep more of the Mt. Abe graduates in the community. I’m thinking they won’t appreciate having to help pay down that debt for their entire working career. The green and yellow pastures are pretty but those that are greener will surely be more attractive. The other point that has been brought up to me is the danger of another close vote on the proposed cost. The community as a whole needs to feel good about the result of the vote. A close vote to me, in either direction, is a hollow victory. Half the people are happy and the other half are not (to say the least). This last vote was not only close, it was disgustingly light. What is the matter with you people in the Mt. Abraham community? If you care about the school then you need to VOTE. If you care about your pocket book, then you need to VOTE. We ALL care about one or the other. Complacency here is not an option. I’ve heard noises about a revote in December so figure out what you’re going to do, people. And hopefully we’ll have a large, lopsided vote and therefore decisive. Jeremy Perfect Lincoln

Weinstein hurt VT actor’s career

I hope that recent revelations about sexual violence by powerful men will foster important transformations on the American cultural landscape. Women are speaking out and things are changing. Much of this shift can be traced to New York Times and New Yorker allegations that movie mogul Harvey Weinstein acted for decades as a serial sexual predator. More than 60 women have now spoken publically about Weinstein’s transgressions against them, saying, “me, too.” Weinstein’s aggressive behavior in the movie world extended beyond his sexual moves. He is known to have used threats and violence in other ways, too, as a means to get his way. I remember an instance after the release of my film “Where the Rivers Flow North” when we launched a grass-roots Academy Award campaign for our co-star, Native American actress Tantoo Cardinal. Tantoo received fabulous reviews, and old-world Hollywood publicist Dale Olson offered to help us. Olson’s clients over the years had included Marilyn Monroe, Clint Eastwood and Rock Hudson. And he managed Sally Kirkland’s longshot Oscar campaign that snagged Kirkland an Oscar. “I think we can do this,” said Olson. Dale immediately set to work, using his contacts at the Golden Globes where he promised we’d get consideration. “They can be lobbied,” he said, surprising me. Misadventures followed, including having to change our screening date for the 75 Golden Globe voters. Olson reported that, as part of their “lobbying” effort, Warner Brothers was flying Golden Globe voters to New York for a week at the Waldorf Astoria and a run of Broadway shows. We didn’t get a Golden Globe, although a Globe official leaked a story to Dale — that they loved Tantoo’s performance and actually voted her one of the four nominations. “What happened?” I asked. “The Golden Globes were being televised this year on cable,” Olson said. “And the producer had to (See Letter, Page 5A)

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Letters to the Editor Middlebury rail project desperately needs fresh look If Vermont’s Department of Transportation (VTrans) has its way, Middlebury’s historic downtown will experience historic disruption and damage over the next three years. Fifty-two million-plus of your taxpayer dollars will be spent to do this “…if all goes according to plan.” To avoid this disaster concerned citizens have developed an alternative that meets safety objectives, avoids the damage to our downtown and costs less than one-third as much. That choice should be a “slam dunk,” right? No. A core problem is that the very qualities of life here that we treasure — our sense of community and civility — have a dark side. Specifically, conflict avoidance. To wit, no responsible official at the federal, state or local government level appears willing to step outside their personal comfort zone and simply say, “Stop. Take a fresh look at the problem, then objectively analyze the two approaches.” The VTrans bridge/tunnel project is an example of government at its worst, the product of facile political promises, government ineptitude and bureaucratic momentum. The

project emerged from years of VTrans’ failure to perform basic maintenance meeting an opportunity to get “easy money” from the federal government in the aftermath of the 2007-8 Great Financial Crisis. The promise of Washington’s largesse set Vermont officials enthusiastically in pursuit with facile promises of “economic development of the Western corridor.” VTrans seized on the opportunity to correct their maintenance failures with a grandiose project involving lowering 2/3 mile of railroad track in the center of our town. Overwhelmed by VTrans’ proposal, local officials quickly found themselves in over their heads and confronted with decisions well beyond their skill set. Now we’re confronted with the VTrans scheme, the result of a slow-motion cascade of bad decisions implacably propelled by the momentum of a state bureaucracy. But no responsible official is ready to stand up. The town doesn’t want to re-open the problem. VTrans claims the Legislature requires their project and the D.C. crowd doesn’t want to mess with state government prerogatives. The alternative to VTrans’ plan

is straightforward and combines innovative engineering and common sense. The core issue is how high new bridges must be, in engineer terms, “vertical clearance.” Passenger service requires no increased clearance and awaits only rail bed and drainage improvements and welded track installation. Freight service requires no increased clearance for the foreseeable future and, like passenger service, needs only rail bed, drainage and track improvements. VTrans is fixated on increased clearance to meet their imagined future needs, which requires lowering two-thirds mile of track with all the disruption and damage that goes with it. The alternative approach — essentially two Carrara pre-cast concreted structures — is engineered to meet all of today’s needs and facilitates meeting any future needs should they ever arise. Seems a clear choice, right? If you agree, speak up! Say, “Stop. Take a fresh look at the problem, then objectively analyze the two approaches.” Bruce Hiland Middlebury

How much leeway should Vermont regulators allow? A half inch is costing me several thousand dollars. The town of Middlebury does not have department of inspectional services. I know, I checked. So the town relies on the Vermont Department of Fire Safety to enforce a series of regulations covering egress, in particular stairs. Over a year ago I fell off the steep steps of my apartment. I lost my balance going up the steps and stepped back, missing the narrow next lower step. I fell backward and did a 180 onto my back, missing the concrete foundation and a recently trimmed tree. Several inches and I would have been seriously injured. I was 75 years old and felt unsafe. Having borne those narrow, steep stairs for several years it was apparent that I needed to move.

I broke my lease, expecting that the apartment was supremely desirable. It stood vacant for almost a year in a hot real estate marked (“reasonable effort” to re-rent?). In the next month I requested that the Vermont Department of Public Safety’s Division of Fire Safety in Rutland take a look at the steps. After watching his assistant fire marshal descend the steps with difficulty, the director told me that he didn’t “… have dog in that fight” and refused to issue a formal opinion. The Fire Safety Division requirement for tread depth for existing stairs is a minimum of 9 inches. The steps are actually and demonstrably 8-and-a-half inches deep. The assistant fire marshal, citing the regulation, has formally approved the

stairs — the ones I have struggled with and from which I fell, expecting to find a lower step. Landlords are responsible to assure their premises conform to existing standards and regulations. It’s called a Warranty of Habitability. The steps are old. Are they grandfathered if they fail to conform to current safety regulations, the ones in effect when I first rented? Is the inspecting agency supposed to measure with “wiggle room?” Is a half-inch — 9 percent — an acceptable variance? Is the continued reluctance to correct the findings justified in a submission in Small Claims Court? This inquiring mind finds the reality frustrating. Richard Moore Middlebury

Raymond (Continued from Page 4A) will but the inner papery skins will stick tight. And even if the nuts peel cleanly, they might be moldy. And some, for no earthly reason, will have petrified. After five minutes of wrestling with a series of hot and armor-shelled or rotten chestnuts, you might get frustrated. But then, suddenly, you’ll hit on a beauty: one that’s easy to

peel, tender and bursting with a nutty sweetness that makes you overlook your bandaged thumb and blistered fingers. It’s heavenly. Are a few perfect chestnuts worth all the work? I think so. But that’s because for me, chestnuts at some level are a metaphor for the holidays: Sometimes they’re terrible, they’re expensive, and they require a lot of work for the modest joy they

bring. And yet, no matter how many times I get burned, I look forward to them every year. If you’re up for a new holiday tradition, give roasted chestnuts a try. Just don’t forget to say “4927” when the cashier plops your chestnuts on the scale. Trust me: Holding up the checkout line at this time of year can get ugly real fast.

Letter (Continued from Page 4A) approve their choices. When he looked at Tantoo the producer shook his head. “Who’s the Indian chick?” he reportedly said. “She doesn’t have the sex appeal we need for TV.” Olson said that glamorous Italian star Sophia Loren was switched into Tantoo’s slot. He said he protested. “But Sofia Loren’s got a three-minute walk-on in Robert Altman’s ‘Pret-a-Porter,’” Olson reportedly said. “Whose idea was this?” “Harvey Weinstein,” said the producer. “He produced ‘Pret-a-Porter’ and he doesn’t like to take ‘No’ for an answer.” It’s 23 years later and I’m happy to see that Harvey Weinstein is now helping our entire culture understand what it means to take “No” for an answer. Jay Craven Barnett Editor’s note: Jay Craven is the director of “Where the Rivers Flow North,” the movie based on the Howard Frank Mosher novel, and artistic director for the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival.

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Many helped Ripton resident get by without electricity Our state certainly could and telephones and getting be thankful for 64 degrees us water to drink and use with our power off, which after heating on my wood it was for six days or more of appreciation cook stove. One neighbor after the recent wind storm. got me an Energizer head Some different storm; we lamp. That was very helpful could remember the hurricane in to wear while cooking food. A son 1950. came to invite me to their home but I wish to thank so many folks I had to say “thank you” and say who looked after me and other folks “no” to my son — Tom Tom kitty during the dark nights without lights cannot be here alone.

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Finally we could rejoice when the Green Mountain Power trucks and workers arrived and worked for days and finally the people in the Fairpoint telephone truck worked too for days. So my neighbor, Sarah, and I went out to take pictures and thank the workers. Hilda Billings, 97 years old Ripton

Ways of Seeing (Continued from Page 4A) perience gratitude, and our choice to be kind and generous — as the Dalai Lama says — to have a warm heart. The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu gift us with their practices to overcome the obstacles to joy and to cultivate the eight pillars of joy (perspective, humility humor, acceptance, forgiveness, gratitude, compassion, and generosity). I am grateful that, for many years, my joyful friend and I have shared the journey to develop a warm heart. In 1990, John Bucchino wrote the

lyrics and music to “Grateful – A Song of Giving Thanks” that became a children’s book in 2003. (Listen on You Tube /Art Garfunkel /Grateful (audio).) I’ve got a heart that can hold love. I’ve got a mind that can think. There may be times when I lose the light And let my spirits sink . . . But I can’t stay depressed When I remember how I’m blessed! Grateful, grateful Truly grateful I am.

Johanna Nichols is a grandmother, writer, and Unitarian Universalist minister emerita. Author’s note: Dear friends, I am thankful for all of you who have been on this journey with me as a guest writer for Ways of Seeing. This is my last contribution. I am returning to my blog at goosebumpsinmiddlebury.wordpress. com. If you would like to be on my e-mail list for copies of a monthly post, send me your e-mail at nichols.johanna@gmail.com.

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Gail Sheldon, 81, Vergennes VERGENNES — Gail L. Sheldon passed away on November 18, 2017. There will be a service Saturday, November 25th at 11:00 am at the Congregational Church on Water St. in Vergennes. Full obituary and condolences can be found at gregorycremation.com.◊

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a plot. Why not preemptively invade Catalonia and make sure they know where we stand on self-indulgence? Ego, insecurity, riches and delusion, fear and loathing are important to our self-importance. As we know, certain golf courses are “really, really great” by virtue of their ownership. Freedom is the opioid that numbs and inspires, that generates hostilities, wealth and careers. Send in the willing troops, nameless and expendable. Be pleased. Free Fire Zones, by the way, result in people who flee and become by default reluctant combatants, and part of our endless strategic experiment, our preordained destiny and the cost of doing business. At the same time keep the carnage out of sight, and what could be better? Place moral indignation, patriotism, greed, hypocrisy and power into a pot. Stir over low heat timelessly. You get foreign policy. While attempting to identify which ones were the faithful and which ones were foe, Simon IV of Montfort said in 1209, “Kill them all.” It made perfect sense to him. He thought they wouldn’t mind. What we believe is like Swiss cheese, full of holes, but it tastes good in a sandwich. Alexander Lyall, veteran Middlebury

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“They fight to protect our freedom”… the most hollow expression since, “I’m not a crook,” which Checkers knew wasn’t true. Exactly which freedoms, you might ask, and specifically how do they relate to a foreign war? Why choose one particular battle, when potentially there are so many of them? What motivates men in comfortable, non-combatant roles to send someone other than themselves to stir up trouble, get ripped apart and die of shock from loss of blood? Those questions rarely find answers. Discretionary or preemptive invasion doesn’t necessarily protect or advance a two-syllable word, a fuzzy feeling, an intangible, as if defending gravity or sunsets. Clarity would take too long and require thought. We’d need context, insight and maybe some knowledge of human behavior. Clearly, the Supreme Court will defend freedom once in awhile, which is done unarmed and free of aggression. The troops, meanwhile, depend on technology and firepower, which should impress rice or poppy growers wherever they are. Foreign indigenous peoples, we believe, must envy Episcopalians, Walmart and the 4th of July, as if living without CNN and Fox leaves you deprived. The actual threat to The Bill of Rights and Constitution comes from citizen voters, who endanger themselves when they habitually swear by six-word slogans or Russian Tweets. Without a World War it’s a stretch, the connection between nationalist pride, and exchanging grenades in the dark. What, incidentally, are the 3rd, 5th and 7th Amendments we’re dying to defend? We, the people, should invade ignorance and restore education to protect us from ourselves. Foreigners are unlikely to capture Fort Knox, even if conspirators imagine

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Free and reduced lunch: a snapshot of child poverty One indication that a household might be food insecure is whether it qualifies for the federal Free and Reduced Lunch program. Each school reports its free lunch data to the Vermont Department of Education. The percentage of children eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch provides one kind of snapshot of poverty — and with it food insecurity — around Addison County. The 10 Addison County schools reporting the highest percentages of students eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch, and the percentage of eligible students, are: • Bridport Central, 63.0 percent.

• Shoreham Elementary, 47.5 percent. • Vergennes Union Elementary, 47.45 percent. • Ripton Elementary, 46.8 percent. • Bristol Elementary, 44.8 percent. • Robinson Elementary, 43.2 percent. • Addison Central, 42.9 percent. • Mary Hogan Elementary, 42.9 percent. • Salisbury Community School, 42.7 percent. • Beeman Elementary, 40.4 percent.

Bites in a Bag (Continued from Page 1A) The focus on fresh food (plus the program might look like. The answer snack carbs) also helps round out was Bites in a Bag. the kinds of foods a family might While some programs focus on pick up at Have a Heart or other what Kopel described as a “kind of food shelves, which tend to be Chef Boyardee approach,” sending nonperishable, observed Kopel. home microwavable pre-packaged Organizers also wanted “it to be meals, the Bristol group wanted to a cool thing. We thought we should focus on fresh, healthy snacks. give them a bag of stuff that they “We wanted to do something that were psyched to take home. So it was more in line with our district’s would be like, ‘Oh sweet, my bag on value of nutrition for kids and getting Friday’s here,’” she said. healthy foods into kids. So we made The school and Bites in a Bag it into this healthy snack for the collaborate on distributing the bags. weekend program. The school identifies That’s how it kind of the students. And every evolved. The school Bites in a Bag Friday a small group was very open to it,” volunteers gather Gingerbread of said Kopel. “It’s been at Bristol Elementary House such a nice partnership and pack the snacks with the school and into brown paper lunch Fundraiser with the people who bags. These then go to When: Dec. 10, the classrooms. are in charge of the 1-3 p.m. cafeteria.” Initially said Where: Holley Hall Kopel there was a A typical weekend snack bag includes in Bristol lot of concern about What: Make your anonymity, but over eight to nine healthy gingerbread the years the school snack items, said own house. All materials has Kopel. These might developed a are included. Hot s t r a i g h t f o r w a r d , include: • A fresh raw cider and snacks respectful culture vegetable, like carrots for participants. All around the Friday the fun without the snack bags that makes or celery. • Two fresh fruits, stress and mess! distribution not a big Cost for 1 house deal. like an apple, orange is $25; cost for 2 or or even kiwi. “Our kids are really • A container of more is $20 each. nonjudgmental,” said Pre-register (highly Smith. “The bags come yogurt that is frozen encouraged!) by in. I either put them ahead of time so it emailing: newleaf@ stays at the proper on the little counter by gmavt.net. temperature. their coats or on the • String cheese. floor. The kids see that “We try to do string cheese every they’re there, and they grab them week. It’s kind of a favorite thing, and put them in their backpacks. It’s and they are kind of indestructible,” so easy. And the other kids are like Kopel noted. ‘Oh, what did you get?’ There’s no • A selection of two to three ‘Well how come you get them and healthy carbohydrates like pretzels, I don’t!’” goldfish crackers or popcorn. Indeed the snacks are so popular Sometimes the string cheese or that one tweak the school asked yogurt is replaced by cheese and for this fall was that the bags be crackers. packed and distributed closer to the Bites in a Bag organizers work end of the school day because kids closely with Bristol Elementary were starting to snack while still at Food Service Manager Bertha Allen school. and with ANESU School Nutrition Kopel said the program has Services Director Kathy Alexander consistently served about 40 kids to see both what’s available to order a year. The program costs about for a healthy snack and what’s $3,000 to $3,500 a year, Kopel said; available that kids will want to eat. that comes to around $150 a week or “The people who choose the to around $3.50 to $4.25 a bag. Bites in a Bag are very good about Two years ago, buoyed by its choosing healthy, nutritious food success at Bristol Elementary, Bites that kids will eat,” observed Smith, in a Bag expanded its program to who’s had a teacher’s eye view on Robinson Elementary School in the program since its inception and Starksboro. That program split off on kids’ eating habits over a 26-year on its own this year and is now selfcareer in the classroom. organizing and self-sustaining. “That’s kind of a tricky thing to Have a Heart relies on donations to do,” she continued. “At our school support the Bites in a Bag program. right now we’re really pushing fruits And each year, Bites in a Bag and vegetables — and that’s a great holds a gingerbread house-making idea and the fruits are wonderful. fundraiser. This year’s fundraiser But a lot of the vegetables they will be on Dec. 10 (see box for more won’t eat.” information).

Winter Fest (Continued from Page 1A) committed to resurrecting the event, but at a time when participants become re-energized and after the two downtown Middlebury rail bridges have been replaced. Current construction forecasts call for work to be finished by 2021. “The (BMP) board had some conversations and decided this would be a good year to take off,” Duguay told Middlebury selectboard members at a recent meeting. Work on the downtown Middlebury rail bridges project is expected to resume next spring, so it wouldn’t have coincided with Chili Fest — usually held the second week in March. But Duguay explained the downtown footprint (for events) has already shrunk as a result of the temporary bridges on Main Street and Merchants Row. Merchants Row bridge is currently narrower, and one way. And both spans are on a slight incline, which makes them less user friendly for congregants at an event like Chili Fest, according to Duguay. So Chili Fest will not see its 10th birthday, but will go into the deep freeze for a couple of years. The event will be missed by many. It almost always drew a huge crowd — several thousand people — and became one of the “top 10 winter events” in the state, as proclaimed by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. The competition grew to six chili categories, including veggie, beef, chicken, game, pork and “kitchen sink.” Winners took home cash awards, bragging rights, and the privilege of duking in out in an overall winner category. Thousands of people would

converge on Middlebury to devour samples. Many stayed to shop and go to dinner. Event proceeds benefitted the BMP and the Vermont Food Bank. Duguay noted while contestants were enthusiastic, the rigors of the cooking and competition were proving exceedingly difficult for some restaurant competitors who found themselves focusing on chili during the day of the competition, only to have to regroup for dinner service that evening. “The vendors are really ready for a break” after nine years of participation Duguay said. “We didn’t want this to feel like a burden.” Holmes Jacobs, co-owner of Two Brothers Tavern, was a longtime member of the Chili Fest organizing committee. He agreed the event had become increasingly challenging to enter and stage. It wasn’t unusual for larger vendors to spend $1,000 to $1,500 to cover ingredients, staff and other expenses associated with Chili Fest, according to Jacobs. The time commitment and costs had been thinning the ranks of competitors in recent years, Jacobs noted. In its heyday, the festival was attracting 35-40 vendors. That number declined to around 25 in each of the past two years, according to Jacobs. While it didn’t always make financial sense for Two Brothers to enter Chili Fest, the restaurant did so all nine years because “we really felt it was important to support the event and the community,” Jacobs said. WELCOME WINTER FEST Wanting to fill the void going forward, the BMP is lining up a Winter Fest event that will offer

family fun at the Middlebury Recreation Park on Saturday, Feb. 24. Scheduled from noon to 7 p.m. Winter Fest will include such activities as a snow-sculpture contest, relay races and face painting, according to Duguay. Local organizations will be able to set up stations to stage their own activities and promotions. “It will be winter-themed, but not snow-dependent,” Duguay said, though organizers will be keeping their fingers crossed for some of the white stuff for the sculpture contest. “We are trying to keep it very manageable.” BMP officials said the local Winter Fest is being patterned after a more elaborate yearly event in

Rutland. The Rutland Winter Fest is a nine-day extravaganza that this year offered, among other things, a “Frost Feet 5-kilometer Run,” a “Freeze Frame Youth Film Contest” and some nighttime sledding. Middlebury Winter Fest will include a “pub crawl” in the evening featuring appetizer and beverage specials at participating restaurants, according to Duguay. Folks should remain plugged into the Addison Independent and experiencemiddlebury.com to learn more about Middlebury Winter Fest — and an upcoming downtown block party — as details become available. Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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p a H py m e e r n i t t e ! R We are so thankful for our Director of Hospice Services, Marcia Wheeler, who has served this agency and the Addison County community brilliantly for forty years. Marcia will be retiring on December 1, 2017 and we will forever benefit from her clinical knowledge, her wisdom and her concern for her patients and coworkers. If you have ever been trained by Marcia, or worked with her, of if she has ever provided care for you or a member of your family, we encourage you to send a card or e-mail which will be given to Marcia. Please send cards to ACHHH: c/o Maureen Conrad, PO Box 754 Middlebury, VT 05753 or mconrad@achhh.org

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“Where’s Help” meeting in Brandon. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 6-8 p.m., Brandon inn, Park St. Sponsored by Brandon Cares, a community organization dedicated to education, outreach, treatment and prevention of opiate abuse, the topic will be “Navigating Resources around Treatment, Recovery and Support of Opioid Abuse Disorder. Free and open to the public. Pizza and cider for attendees. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Discussion with Terry Norris in Whiting. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 7-8:30 p.m., Whiting Town Hall, Route 30. Whiting Democrats host Norris, their legislator in Montpelier, to discuss health care, marijuana legalization, undocumented farmworkers, and Lake Champlain clean up. All are welcome.

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RSVP of Addison County handmade card and ornament drop-off in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Middlebury Recreation Center, 154 Creek Rd. Join RSVP in making the season brighter for area seniors by dropping off seasonal cards, ornaments and cookies to be delivered to over 200 seniors through the Meals on Wheels and Senior Meal Programs. More info at 802-388-7044. “What Coca Cola Tells Us About American History” lecture in New Haven. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m., New Haven Town Offices, 78 North St. Castleton State College professor Sanjukta Ghosh will explore 3 major themes in a multimedia talk: the use of images of women in Coke advertising; Coke’s role in shaping America’s involvement in World War II and the subsequent global economy; and Coke’s entanglement in imperial movements around the world. More info at 802-453-4015. Conservation Commission presentation in Ripton. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 7-9 p.m., Ripton Community House. Information will be presented on a proposal to change the wetland designation of a the 66-acre Beaver Meadows Wetland Complex on the Ripton/ Middlebury/Bristol town line from Class II to Class I with a proposed 400-foot buffer.

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RSVP of Addison County handmade card and ornament drop-off in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 30, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Middlebury Recreation Center, 154 Creek Rd. Join RSVP in making the season brighter for area seniors by dropping off seasonal cards, ornaments and cookies to be delivered to over 200 seniors through the Meals on Wheels and Senior Meal Programs. More info at 802-388-7044. Huddlebury meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 30, 5-6:30 p.m., Middlebury Police Station Community Room, Lucas Shaw Ln. Goals include responding to local and national issues regarding climate and environmental justice, social and racial justice and learning to promote healthy dialogue. Everyone welcome. More info at mrgrt.olson@ gmail.com.

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I Spy contest ten tiny chickens in Middlebury. Dec. 1-31, downtown. Try to find the hidden ornaments in ten store windows in downtown Middlebury and be entered to win $100 in Middlebury Money. Be your favorite Christmas character in Middlebury. Dec. 1-31, downtown. Ever wonder what you’d look like as a snowman or a gingerbread girl? Pose for a picture with an adorable assortment of character cutouts around town. “Alternate Endings, Radical Beginnings” videos in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 1, 12:30 p.m. Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. The annual Visual AIDS’ Day With(out) Art Video Series — seven video works, each seven minutes long, that highlight the ongoing HIV/AIDS crisis. This year’s program places particular emphasis on those marginalized within broader Black communities nationwide, including queer and trans populations. Free. “Star of Wonder” Christmas marketplace in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 1, 1-5 p.m., St. Ambrose Church, 11 School St. Featuring a craft shop, bakeshop, mercy creation gift shop, doll and jewelry shop, Wonder jars, silent auction, attic treasures, raffles and more. Silver Tea at 2:30 p.m. (Friday only). Gingerbread house opening reception in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 1, 4-6 p.m., Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St. Come see the gingerbread houses and vote for your favorite Wizard of Oz themed construction. Exhibit runs through Friday, Dec. 22. More info and entry forms available at vermontfolklifecenter.org/events/gingerbread-2017. Chocolate Walk in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 1, 5 p.m., locations around town. Shared across three Main St. locations, the area’s best food and drink producers and crafters will be joining the event for holiday shopping and sipping and of course, chocolate. More info at Bristol Core’s Facebook page. Part of Bristol’s Cool Yule celebration. Tandem Holiday market in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 1, 5-9 p.m., Tandem Market, 26 Main St. Two dozen fabulous vendors will be selling their wares at three unique locations on Main Street, including the Tandem, Bristol Bakery & Cafe, and Vermont Tree Goods. Free. More info at 802-734-4236 or 802-760-6076. Hurricane fundraiser in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 1, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Middlebury Indoor Tennis, 360 Boardman St. BYOB potluck event to raise funds for the island of St. John. All three courts will be open, plus silent auction including local gift certificates and a week on the island of St. John. Suggested donation: $40 person or $70 a couple payable with a check at the door. More info and links to donate to organizations online at 802-734-0320. Flashlight candy cane hunt in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 1, 6 p.m., town green. Santa has hidden candy canes all around the park. Bring a flashlight and help find them. Meet Santa at the corner near the veterans’ memorial, where he will count down to officially start the hunt. Memory tree lighting in Bristol. Friday. Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m., gazebo, town green. Lights on the tree represent memories of loved ones during the holiday season. Music, presentations and reading of names. Bulbs may be purchased for $5 each at the Recreation Office or Town Office in Holley Hall by Nov. 27. More info at 802-453-5885. Fall Dance Concert in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m., Dance Theater, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. A dynamic evening of ideas in motion showcases choreography by emerging student dance artists at the intermediate and advanced levels, and the annual Newcomers’ Piece, choreographed this year by Artist in Residence Julian Barnett. Tickets: $15 General public/$12 Midd ID holders/$6 Midd students.

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Christmas bazaar in Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 2, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Bristol Federated Church, 37 North St. Baked goodies sale, homemade crafts, attic treasures, and assorted gift baskets silent auction. Santa Claus visit starts at 10 a.m. A luncheon of homemade soups, sandwiches, and cookies, special silver teapot tea, coffee, and regular tea will be served. Holiday Stroll in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 2, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., various locations around downtown. Breakfast with Santa in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 2, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Vergennes Union High School Cafeteria, 50 Monkton Rd. Eat the most important meal of the day and have a chat with Santa. Gift Basket silent auction in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 2, all day, Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Baskets will be on display to bid on. All proceeds from help the Friends of the Bixby Library. Part of Vergennes Holiday Stroll festivities. Winter Holiday Fair in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Vergennes Union Elementary School, 43 East St. Come to this holiday fair to benefit the VUES after school Fusion program. More than 60 vendors selling ceramics, quilting, photography, blacksmithing, crochet, jewelry, handmade pens, honey, jams, soaps, specialty foods, Tupperware, woodworking, fleece, socks, bake sale, raffle baskets, felt hats and belts and more. Entry fee is a non-perishable food item to donate to the local food shelf or animal shelter. “Star of Wonder” Christmas marketplace in Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., St Ambrose Church, 11 School St. Featuring a craft shop, bake shop, mercy creation gift shop, doll and jewelry shop, wonder jars, silent auction, attic treasures, raffles and more. Holiday craft workshop in Brandon. Saturday, Dec. 2, 9-11 a.m., Furnace Brook Wesleyan Church, 1895 Forest Dale Rd. Advent wreath making, children’s activities. Free. Christmas bazaar in Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 2, 9-2 p.m., First Baptist Church of Bristol, 10 Park Sr. Enjoy shopping for those special people from the craft and baked food tables, the attic treasures, the silent auction items, and the baskets filled with great things. Warm up with a lunch of homemade soup and a sandwich or buy some to take home. Christmas bazaar in Orwell. Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9-2 p.m., Orwell Town Hall. St. Paul’s annual event, featuring handmade gifts and crafts, Christmas decorations, raffle, silent auction, flea market, bake sale, lunch and refreshments. Proceeds benefit St. Paul’s Church. More info contact Kathy Buxton at 802-948-2049. Santa Arrives in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 2, 9:15 a.m., Downtown. Welcome Santa as he arrives via fire truck for two spins over the Cross St. Bridge and up Main St. Hot cocoa hut in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Cannon Park. Take a break from shopping and have a cup of hot cocoa from the Hot Cocoa Hut. It’s 25 cents for a cup with all the fixings. Santa visits in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Middlebury Inn. Santa will be at the Inn to chat with good little boys and girls. Annual Holiday Farmer’s Market in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 2, 9:30- 2 p.m., Mary Hogan Elementary School Gym, Mary Hogan Dr. Free. Holiday open house in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. Enjoy the elaborate model train layout, carols played on the Sheldon’s 1831 piano, and a miniature Christmas tree raffle. featuring 20 creative trees decorated by local artists. The exhibit “Draw Me a Story – Tell Me a Tale” will also be on view along with amusing topiaries by the Middlebury Garden Admission by free will donation. More info at 802-388-2117 or HenrySheldonMuseum.org. Horse and wagon rides in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-noon, Departing from Middlebury Community House. Free. Pottery sale in Middlebury. Sat, Dec 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Middlebury Studio School, 2377 Route 7 South. Pottery by Kathy Clarke, Ken Martin, Su Shannon, local potters, studio assistants and students. Find wonderful handmade pottery, also cards, jewelry, paintings and some surprises. Proceeds benefit the school. Make your own graham cracker gingerbread house in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Community Meeting Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Stop in to create your own edible abode. Santa visit in Vergennes. 10:30-11:45 a.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. As part of the Holiday Stroll Santa visits the Bixby and reads “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Caroling, Cookies and Cider in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 2, 10:45-11:30 a.m., Congregational Church of Middlebury Steps. Jon Gailmor in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 2, 11-11:45 a.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Part of Vergennes Holiday Stroll festivities. Local author book sale in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Part of Vergennes Holiday Stroll festivities. Holiday Card making for Adults in Bristol. Saturday. Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., ARTSight, 6 South St. Make your own holiday cards with materials provided. All ages welcome but 16 or under must be accompanied by adult. Come and go as you please. Free. 802- 989-1333. Books and media sale in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Gift-wrapping station in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 2, noon-4 p.m., 44 Main St. Anything purchased in Middlebury can be wrapped for free. Just show your receipt. “Anne of Green Gables - The Musical” auditions in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church parish hall (across the street from the gazebo on the green). Join the fun and be a part of this beloved story, to be performed March 16-18, 2018 at Town Hall Theater. Casting ages 8-88! Complete information at bit.ly/PLCPaogg18.

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1967 Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia, which invalidated state laws prohibiting interracial marriage. Suggested donation of $10, but no one turned away for lack of funds. Money raised will go to support Rokeby Museum and Middlebury SURJ. “Physicists’ Dream of a Theory of Everything” lecture in Middlebury. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Dartmouth professor Marcelo Gleiser describes how physics and astronomy obtain knowledge of the natural world and how their limitations preclude us from ever getting a “final theory.”

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The Addison String Quartet in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 7, 12:1512:45 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, on the town green. Directed by Emily Sunderman of Middlebury Community Music Center, the group will perform the “Allegro” from Beethoven’s Quartet, opus 59, no. 1 and Corelli’s “Christmas Concerto,” accompanied by George Matthew Jr., organist. Free. Midd Night Stroll in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 7, 5-8 p.m., downtown. Middlebury stores will be open late for holiday shopping with goodies and a festive atmosphere. Restaurant specials, free tastings, Hot Cocoa Hut, free gift wrapping at 44 Main, and S D Ireland’s light-encrusted truck to light the night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Canid slideshow in Cornwall. Thursday, Dec. 7, 7-9 p.m., Bingham Memorial Elementary School, 112 School Rd. Vermont naturalist Sue Morse will be on hand to talk about coyotes and foxes — what traits they share and what role they play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem — in “Cousins of Our Best Friends: Wolves, Coyotes and Foxes.” Free and open to the public. More info contact Mary Dodge, mdodge@middelbury.edu.

Community Advent wreath-making in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 2, 4 p.m., Middlebury United Methodist Church, Invite friends and neighbors to join the fourth annual Advent Wreath-making event. All greens and supplies necessary will be provided for making holiday wreaths and swags to take home. Refreshments and holiday music as well. “Jackie” on screen in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 2, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, 356 College St. Jackie Kennedy (Natalie Portman) struggles with grief and anger as she attempts to comfort her children, renew her faith, and make her husband’s death meaningful. Free. Holiday tree lighting in Salisbury. Saturday, Dec. 2, 5 p.m., Salisbury Veterans Memorial Park, across from Maple Meadow Farm. Festivities include a giant bonfire, hayrides, Magic on Main in a visit from Santa, sing-along, hot Vergennes. Friday, Dec. cocoa, and more. A holiday party with 8, 5-7 P.m., downtown. food and refreshments, stories, and Stores in Vergennes are open late for a chance to spend more time with holiday shopping. Buy local and enjoy Santa, will follow at the Salisbury the festive surprises at downtown Town Library. All are welcome. More businesses. info contact 802-352-4836. Christmas Music night in New Haven. Annual International Students’ Friday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m. New Haven Organization show in Middlebury. United Reformed Church, Route 7, 4 Saturday, Dec. 2, 5:30 and 8 p.m., miles north of Middlebury. Christmas Wilson Hall, McCullough Student songs, readings, and refreshments as Center. The ISO invites the commuto prepare for the holiday season All nity to join them for an evening of are welcome. More info contact Judy at cultural exchange featuring beauti802-877-3878. ful poetry, moving songs and enerBroadway Direct in Vergennes. getic dances from around the world. Friday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Tickets $5/children 5 and under free Opera House, 120 Main St. Bill available at the Middlebury College Carmichael brings a few of his talented Box Office. middlebury.edu/arts/ friends from Boston and New York to boxoffice. More info at iso@middleput on a show celebrating music from bury.edu. Broadway and more. Fall Dance Concert in Middlebury. “How to Eat Like a Child” on stage Sa†urday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m., Dance in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m., Theater, Mahaney Center for the MUHS Auditorium. Based on the book Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. A dynamic by Delia Ephron, this play lampoons evening of ideas in motion showthe adult world through the eyes of cases choreography by emerging children in a series of comedy skits and student dance artists at the intersongs. Tickets $7 available through mediate and advanced levels, and the THT Box office, at 802-382-9222 the annual Newcomers’ Piece, on in person. A Middlebury Community choreographed this year by Artist in Players production. Residence Julian Barnett. Tickets: THE VERMONT FOLKLIFE Center will host an opening reception for $15 General public/$12 Midd ID its annual gingerbread house competition on Friday, Dec. 1, from 4-6 holders/$6 Midd students. p.m. Entries, like this one by Isabella and Donald Gaffney and Celina The Sound Investment Jazz Aiguier of Bristol last year, will be on display at the VFC in Middlebury “How to Eat Like a Child” Ensemble in Middlebury. through Dec. 22. The theme this year is “The Wizard of Oz.” on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m., Robison Independent file photo/Trent Campbell. Sunday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m., Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, MUHS Auditorium. Based on the 72 Porter Field Rd. The Sound noted author and environmentalist McKibben will book by Delia Ephron, this pe eyeslay Investment celebrates the centennials of two of read from, discuss and sign his new book, “Radio lampoons the adult world through th of children the giants of jazz: Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Free Vermont: A Fable of Resistance.” in a series of comedy skits and songs. Tickets $7 Monk. The program features their original compoAmaryllis in Middlebury. Monday, Dec. 4, 7:30available through the THT Box office, at 802-382sitions as well as standards they loved to play. 8:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, on 9222 on in persona Middlebury Community Free. the town green. Come hear Vermont’s premier Players production. Renaissance vocal group, directed by Susanne Champlain Valley Fiddlers Christmas dinner in Peck, St. Stephen’s music director and Middlebury Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 10, time tba. For more College faculty, in a program of Advent and info call 802-462-2834 by Nov. 29. Holiday open house in Middlebury. Christmas music. Donations suggested. Lessons and Carols for the Advent of Christmas Sunday, Dec. 3, noon-4 p.m., The Henry in Middlebury. Sunday Dec. 10, 4 and 7 p.m., Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. Enjoy the Mead Memorial Chapel, Middlebury College. elaborate model train layout, carols played on the Modeled after the longstanding European tradiSheldon’s 1831 piano, and a miniature Christmas tion, this annual program includes Bible readings tree raffle featuring 20 creative trees decorated by “The Music of 209” in Middlebury. of Advent and Christmas carols performed by the local artists. The exhibit “Draw Me a Story – Tell Tuesday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m., Robison Hall, college choir with the congregation. Preceded by Me a Tale” will also be on view along with amusing Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter performances on the chapel carillon. Donations topiaries by the Middlebury Garden Admission by Field Rd. Students from Su Lian Tan’s Music I collected for area charities. free will donation. More info at 802-388-2117 or course perform original compositions in a semesHenrySheldonMuseum.org. ter-end celebration of their work. Free. Chicken and Biscuit Supper in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 3, 5-6 p.m., Middlebury United Chanukah Carnival in Middlebury. Methodist Church, Seminary and N. Pleasant St. Monday, Dec. 11, 3:45- 5 p.m., Havurah Dessert and silent auction of goods and services House, North Pleasant St. in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 3, 6:30-8 p.m., “Canaletto and the Art of Venice” Fellowship Hall, Memorial Baptist Church, 97 S. on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, Pleasant St. Find one-of-a-kind gifts for Christmas Dec. 6, 11 a.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 and, at the same time, help the Haiti team raise S. Pleasant St. Journey into the life of Venice’s Woodchucks Revenge in Middlebury. Sunday, money for their upcoming trip in February 2018. famous view-painter in this film documenting over Nov. 26, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek. From vacations to earrings and everything in 200 paintings, drawings and prints. Part of THT’s Jack Desbois in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 30, between. More info posted around town or call for Great Art Wednesdays series. Tickets: adults $13/ 12:15 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. list at 802-388-7472. students $8 available at 802-382-9222, townhallMiddlebury Community Wind Ensemble in “Hope Changes Everything” benefit in theater.org, at the box office Monday-Saturday Bristol. Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m., Mount Abraham Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m., Memorial noon-5 p.m., or at the door. Union High School. Baptist Church, 97 S Pleasant St. Antique enthuIllustrator Stephanie Stouffer in Brandon. George Winston in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 1, siasts, come check out the large selection at the Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2-8 p.m., Compass Music Town Hall Theater. Extravagant Dessert & Silent Auction to benefit. and Art Center, 333 Jones Dr. Meet Stouffer while Led Zeppelin Tribute in Middlebury. Friday, Dec 1, Choose from an array of free desserts and bid on and view her exhibit “Holiday Legacy,” shop for 7:30 p.m., Marquis Theater. favorite items. There will be a short presentation the holidays, take advantage of special deals, Miro Sprague Quartet in Brandon. Friday, Dec. 1, on the church’s work in Haiti following the auction. have dinner provided by SoundBite’s chef Vicky 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. More info contact kws.tapsmith@gmail.com. Regia, and more. Imani Winds in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m., Chess Club of Addison County in Middlebury. Mahaney Center for the Arts. Monday, Dec. 6, 3:15-6 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jon Gailmor in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 2, 11 Aurora Learning Center, 238 Peterson ter. The a.m., Bixby Memorial Library. RSVP of Addison County cookie first CCAC weekly meeting. Players of all abilities. Maiden Vermont in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 2, 1 drop-off in Middlebury. Monday, Dec. Open to anyone 14 and over. Semi-professional p.m., Bixby Memorial Library. 4, 8-10:30 a.m., Middlebury Recreation instruction and coaching will be offered to any Daddy Long Legs in Ripton. Saturday, Dec. 2, 7:30 Center, 154 Creek Rd. Join RSVP in making the participant who requests it. More info contact p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House season brighter for area seniors by dropping off Monty Montgomery at middmont@earthlink.net. Rupert Wales in Brandon. Saturday, Dec. 2, 7:30 seasonal cards, ornaments and cookies to be p.m., Brandon Music. delivered to over 200 seniors through the Meals Moonlight Madness in Brandon. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 4-8 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. Over 20 vendors Horse Traders in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 2, 8 on Wheels and Senior Meal Programs. 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UVM GRADUATE STUDENT nutritionist Mattie Alpaugh teaches Robinson Elementary School third- and fourth-graders about the health benefits of corn, beans and squash during class last Thursday morning.

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Thanksgiving (Continued from Page 1A) and post-harvest clean up. Beecher said that in choosing which types of plants to grow she tried to find strains

that were as close as possible to those grown by Vermont’s native people. Along with growing Abenaki foods, this year’s learning has

included reading stories about contemporary Abenaki and hearing Abenaki stories. An Abenaki storyteller visited the school and the children went on a field trip to Burlington’s Flynn Theater to hear an Abenaki storyteller. And judging from Beecher’s lesson plans and bountiful supply of teaching materials, there’s plenty more learning to come. MAKING CORN CAKES This year the students grew a strain of corn called “Earth tones

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Vergennes police cited two for DUI last week VERGENNES — Vergennes police issued two citations for driving under the influence late last week. On Nov. 18 city police cited Jonathan C. Bouffard, 32, of Middlebury for refusal to submit to DUI testing. Police allege that Bouffard showed signs of being under the influence of alcohol after they stopped his vehicle on Monkton Road for failing to honor a stop sign. On Nov. 16 city police cited Nicholas Cormier, 28, of Vergennes for DUI after stopping his vehicle on New Haven Road for defective equipment. Police tested Cormier’s blood-alcohol content after they detected signs of intoxication, and alleged that his evidentiary test result read 0.161; the legal limit for driving is 0.08. In other incidents between Nov. 13 and 19 Vergennes police: • On Nov. 14 helped Vermont State Police by responding to Route 7 in Ferrisburgh, where a tractortrailer hit a deer. Police removed the dead animal from the highway. • On Nov. 15 helped VSP by sending the department Drug Recognition Expert to evaluate a suspect; police said the DRE determined the suspect had been FOURTH-GRADER JAE Quin Tomasi grinds Abenaki corn in his classroom at Robinson Elementary School in Starksboro last Thursday morning.

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LAURA LAVACCA SHOWS students the different parts of corn kernels after grinding at Robinson Elementary School last week.

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Corn cakes (Continued from Page 10A) At another, Beecher helps kids get started on drawing the kernels and cobs that they grew. Mounted on the wall nearby are pictures of each child, smiling while holding an ear of corn or a single pumpkin that they personally harvested. One student points to a picture of himself clutching “the largest ear of corn.” It’s huge — almost half as big as he is. The rock star activity of the day, of course, is grinding corn. At this learning station, some students pair up to use a large, industrial looking metal grinder. Others get to put some muscle into grinding the traditional way — with smaller stone mortars and pestles. The kids have a blast grinding away. There are a few mishaps, with kernels flying. Adjustments are made. Above all else, they’re intent on their task. It takes some heft to pound the pestle or swing the arm of the metal grinder. “It’s really fun pounding and having the seeds come up,” says one boy, as he puts some elbow grease into the mortar and pestle. “It uses a lot of muscle,” reports another. How about operating the metal grinder? “It’s a little hard,” observe two girls, one swinging away while the other replenishes the hopper. One of the girls points to the bowl of shelled corn and explains: “It’s rainbow corn not plain yellow.” Near to the grinders, Laura LaVacca, the district’s assistant director of nutrition, handles a huge iron skillet, frying up the thick mixture of corn, salt and water. LaVacca and Alpaugh explained that salt and butter are modern substitutions. What might the Abenaki have used to fry their appone in? One kid raises his hand and nails it: animal fat. LaVacca and Alpaugh also brought another native treat to eat with the corn cakes. Maple syrup. Beecher notes that this kind of hands-on approach gets children “very excited about learning, very excited to come to school. They see connections in different areas that interweave throughout the day and the year.” Asking what interests them most about what they’ve learned about the Abenaki so far yields a trove of observations. One girl observes that growing the corn helped the Abenaki “have food

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FOURTH-GRADER SHAELYN Isensee drops corn cake batter into a hot skillet at Robinson Elementary School last Thursday morning. The class made their own cornmeal from corn they grew at school.

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HINESBURG ROBINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL third-graders Oren Bentley, left, and Thompson Davis work together to operate a hand-cranked grinder in their classroom last Thursday. Students in the class made cornmeal for corn cakes as part of a unit on the Abenaki people.

stalks after all the three sisters were harvested; and handling earthworms. Toward the end of the lesson, the corn cakes are all fried up. Each kid takes a paper plate and a settlerinspired cup of cider. “It’s a little burnt,” one boy observes, thinking carefully. The different texture and consistency

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Vergennes (Continued from Page 1A) were done in 1995 and 2002 — they wanted to be sure that dealing with Vergennes’ problem had countywide support. “Vergennes has got a lot more trucks, a lot more large trucks, than those other towns. There is no doubt we have recognized it as an issue for a long time,” Segale said. “We just felt it was important the region was on board with it as an issue.” Segale mentioned at the meeting a 30-year estimate for a possible bypass — assuming a study backs one, city and regional support remains firm, and funding is feasible. That timetable is far from set in stone, however. “We were talking about that afterwards,” Segale said. “It really just comes from our gut feeling, our experience with other bypass-type projects around the state. Thirty years just seems like what they take, and it might take longer than that. It depends on how big and complicated (it is), and whether there is sustained support over all those years.” DIFFERENT ROUTES Those earlier studies both supported a route that would leave Route 22A at the city’s west end, go through the lightly populated northern portion of the city, cross Otter Creek on a new bridge, and rejoin Route 22A near its intersection with Route 7. The studies referred to it as “the westerly bypass.” VTrans officials never put the westerly bypass on its to-do list. But last week’s TAC vote gives the bypass a high local priority because the committee plays a central role in setting the countywide transportation agenda. Vergennes Mayor Michael Daniels was pleased with the vote and the support of the TAC and selectboard members from New Haven and Addison, who had attended in part to oppose another bypass plan, one that would have sent northbound trucks through their towns on Route 17. “That (vote) did give these gentlemen from the state the direction of going forward and doing a study and of pursuing a bypass,” Daniels said. “I think it’s very positive.” But Segale said he could not simply ignore the Route 17 solution, which would add 5 miles for trucks driving north from Addison Four Corners to the intersection of Routes 22A and 7 in Ferrisburgh, just outside Vergennes. “Route 17 is kind of a logical alternative. Before any federal money is spent you have to look at the reasonable alternatives. So what would it take to upgrade 17? There are legitimate concerns about 17 the way it’s currently configured. What would it take to take to safely upgrade 17 to accommodate trucks,” Segale said. “That still may not be acceptable to the towns, even if the road was modified.” New Haven, Addison and Ferrisburgh selectboards went on record as opposing a preliminary plan proposed by former Vergennes Mayor Bill Benton suggesting that northbound through trucks could be routed along Route 17 and then north on Route 7. The New Haven selectboard cited a number of safety issues in a letter to VTrans calling the plan “lunacy,” and the Addison selectboard cited the New Haven letter to VTrans in stating its opposition. But representatives from those towns joined in support of a new

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Segale said VTrans would also like to pin down how many trucks are locally bound, when they are going through the city, and where they are headed. “Part of this study is looking at what is the real distribution through the day, on a weekday vs. a weekend. And also everybody sort of intuitively feels like it’s truck trips going through to Chittenden County. That may or may not be true,” Segale said. “They might be going to other places as well, including places in Addison County. I’d like to get a better understanding of what the destinations are for the trucks.” Results should be forthcoming by the end of 2018. “I think a year is reasonable. It might take less than that … to have some sort of recommendation where to go, what are the next steps, is a bypass really feasible,” Segale said. Regardless of the timetable, city officials are happy that VTrans has reconsidered and is moving forward on a study again, whether or not a bypass will be built in their lifetimes. City Manager Mel Hawley described his understanding of VTrans’ previous stand on a bypass. “We were told that a bypass would occur sometime between 50 years and never,” Hawley said. Daniels said he had heard reassuring words about a bypass from Morristown community development coordinator Tricia Follert, who reported that town’s downtown did not suffer from diverting traffic after construction of a Route 100 bypass there. “She said she was actually pleasantly surprised, it got better,” Daniels said. “It took the trucks and traffic passing through that didn’t want to stop out of the mainstream, and it allowed other ones that did want to come in to spend more time and enjoy the time they spent, and to have more activities and functions in the downtown area.”

(Continued from Page 1A) most recent interruption of water flow earlier this month. “The problems over the last year have been disruptive and costly, this last instance required us to keep the doors closed that day,” reads an email from eDOC Innovations President/ CEO Bret Weekes. “Businesses choose to be in Middlebury for many reasons, but keeping business in Middlebury rests on the town’s ability to meet the infrastructure and community development needs in the future.” Dr. Peter J. Hopper of Middlebury Dental Group at 1330 Exchange St. said the practice has had to reschedule “at least” 100 patient appointments so far this year due to water outages. “The selectboard needs to focus on a solution to these interruptions as soon as possible,” he said. Paul Ralston owns Vermont Coffee Co. at 1197 Exchange St. He’s asked town officials to consider rebating the company’s municipal property taxes on a per-diem basis when it has to shut down due to a water line break. “When a business has to change its schedule or shut down production

(which is what the beverage companies have to do) because the town’s water main has failed again, it costs us lost sales and payroll expenses with no production to show for it,” he wrote in his email to Ramsay. The Middlebury Infrastructure Committee has ranked replacement of the Exchange Street water main as a top priority. But committee Chairperson Susan Shashok said it will take some time to do the project right — and that means adding some redundancy — or back up — to a water line that currently dead-ends. Town officials want to loop the new line — perhaps at nearby Happy Valley Road — to make sure water will continue to flow to Exchange Street customers when a break occurs in the future. Infrastructure committee members want to tap a state revolving loan fund for drinking water projects that would cover engineering and other planning costs for the project, Shashok explained. But the revolving loan fund guidelines require the community to first undertake a hydrology study of the entire municipal water system,

Shashok noted. That study could help inform planning for the Exchange Street project, officials said. “We want to fix (the water main) in a way that will make it work better in the future,” Shashok said. “This is a huge project.” A huge project that won’t come cheaply. Engineers will come up with a specific price tag in the coming months. Town officials are tentatively targeting general election day next November for the water main replacement vote. In the meantime, affected merchants will have to hope the current line can hold up. But patience is wearing thin. “We have been frustrated with the (water) outages,” Bill Townsend, real estate division manager for J.P. Carrara & Sons, told selectboard members at their most recent, Nov. 14 meeting. Carrara is a major landlord in the town’s industrial park. Townsend said the water main breaks are “creating financial hardships for businesses in the area. There’s a growing impatience with the situation out there.”

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light refreshments at the church after the lighting. Everyone is invited to join in.

By the way (Continued from Page 1A) pennies — or the equivalent — enabling them to donate $780.97 to WomenSafe. Crucible Director Chris Ross offers his thanks to the cast and crew of “The Crucible,” to everyone who helped organize this fundraiser, and to everyone who brought in pennies or donated online. We saw this very important and very simple holiday safety tip from the USDA: Wash your hands before sitting down to your Thanksgiving dinner. The people who cooked your meal surely washed their hands before preparing it; go

In East Middlebury folks are getting into the holiday spirit. The call went out this week for people to submit the names of loved ones they want recognized on the East Middlebury Memory Tree. Organizers will recognize your loved one with a light and a list; send in the names and $1 per name to: Sandy Hayes, P.O. Box 225, East Middlebury VT 05740. The tree lighting ceremony outside the East Middlebury Methodist Church will be held on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m. There will be caroling as well as

ACTR will be closed on Thanksgiving Day; no buses will be running. On the Friday after Thanksgiving the offices will remain closed, there will be no Snow Bowl bus, the Middlebury crosstown loops will operate hourly instead of on the half-hour, and there will be regular scheduled service for Middlebury Route 7 South, Tri-Town Shuttles, 116 Commuter, Rutland Connector or Burlington LINK.

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Middlebury runners vie at NCAAs

Injuries take toll, both physically and mentally Talk to an athlete and you are almost certainly talking to an injured athlete. Maybe not at the moment, but somewhere along the line he or she will have twisted an ankle, suffered a concussion, broken a bone, torn some cartilage, or suffered the dreaded anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in a knee. My own list includes too many ankle sprains to remember, at least one concussion, two broken bones, and surgeries to remove torn meniscus in a knee and scrape a bone spur out of an ankle joint. Virtually any athlete can tell a similar story. But unlike two of the best high school girls’ soccer players in Addison County this fall, Andi Boe in Middlebury and Emily Rooney in Vergennes, my ACLs are intact. Nor do most athletes lose the final halves of our senior seasons to a knee injury, like Middlebury College quarterback Jared Lebowitz. Yes, it was a tough fall for injuries in these parts. A badly sprained ankle also kept talented freshman Camille Malhotra from running for the MUHS girls in the Division II championship race, almost certainly costing them the championship. And nagging ailments caused a number of athletes to miss time across many teams. But the ACL injuries are among the worst. They are not as awful as some, such as the gruesome ankle (See Kirkaldy, Page 3B)

ScoreBOARD COLLEGE SPORTS Field Hockey NCAA D-III Tournament Championship Game 11/19 Midd. vs. Messiah...........................4-0 Men’s Hockey 11/19 Bowdoin vs. Midd............................2-0 Women’s Basketball 11/19 Midd. vs. Mt. St. Mary.................59-34 11/21 Midd. at Johnson..........................Late Men’s Basketball 11/21 Midd. at Johnson..........................Late

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COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Hockey 11/24 Lawrence at Midd....................... 7 PM 11/25 Plattsburgh/Norwich at Midd.... 4/7 PM 12/1 Midd. at Conn............................... 7 PM 12/2 Midd. at Tufts................................ 4 PM Women’s Hockey 11/25 Midd. vs. Elmira at Plattsburgh... 7 PM 11/26 Midd. vs. Plattsburgh or Adrian at Plattsburgh........................................ 2/5 PM 12/1 Conn. at Midd............................... 7 PM 12/2 Conn. at Midd............................... 3 PM Women’s Basketball 11/26 Midd. at Clarkson........................ 2 PM 11/29 RPI at Midd................................. 6 PM 12/1 Midd. at Colby-Sawyer............ 5:30 PM 12/5 Plattsburgh at Midd.................. 5:30 PM Men’s Basketball 11/21 Midd. at Johnson................... 7:30 PM 11/26 Midd. at Endicott......................... 2 PM 12/5 Plattsburgh at Midd.................. 7:30 PM Late events occurred after deadline. Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.

THE MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE field hockey team celebrates winning the NCAA Division III national championship Sunday after beating top-ranked Messiah, 4-0, at the University of Louisville.

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Panther field hockey wins NCAA title Middlebury romps in Division III final By ANDY KIRKALDY LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The second-ranked Middlebury College field hockey team rolled to a 4-0 victory over No. 1 Messiah in Sunday’s NCAA Division III final to claim the program’s second national title in three years and third overall. The 20-2 Panthers scored three times in the first 18 minutes and used strong defense and goaltending and good ball movement to deal the defending champion Falcons (22-1) their first loss in 45 games. The margin of victory was the largest ever in a D-III final. “In this game today, I really think we saw bits and pieces of every single training session we’ve had all year come to life,” said Coach Katharine DeLorenzo. “I thought it was a beautiful performance.” The Panthers once again showed scoring balance. Four players found the back of the cage, sophomore mid-

die Kelly Coyle, junior forward Grace Jennings, sophomore forward Julia Richards, and senior middie Audrey Quirk. They also scored at least four goals for the 10th time in 11 outings, the only exception being Friday’s national semifinal, when they needed senior Annie Leonard’s overtime goal to defeat No. 10 Franklin & Marshall, 2-1. That game, unlike the final, was played on slower field turf, while the final was played on the University of Louisville’s main field, a surface more like the Panthers’ Kohn Field. In the final the Panthers dodged an early bullet. In the sixth minute Messiah set up All-American Carissa Gehman, who has 100 career goals, on a penalty corner. Gehman’s blast from the top of the circle hit the inside of the left post and rolled across the goalmouth without crossing the line. At 10:20 the Panthers converted a penalty corner. Crisp passing set up

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ELSAH, Ill. — Middlebury College runner Abigail Nadler took seventh place in the NCAA Division III women’s cross country championship race on Saturday at Principia College in Elsah, Ill. Nadler’s effort earned her All-American honors for the third straight year and helped the Panther women finish 11th in a 32-team field with 400 points. Johns Hopkins won with 96 points. Ascension Aispuro claimed 32nd for the Panther men to also earn All-American honors as the Panther men (416) took 15th. North Central of Illinois (57) won the men’s event. Nadler covered the 6-kilometer course in 21:00.9. The other Panther scorers and their overall placements were Rory Kelly in 88th (22:09.3), Katherine MacCary in 116th (22:20.7), Meg Wilson in 180th (22:47.9), and Read Allen in 185th (22:50.0). Khia Kurtenbach of Chicago claimed the individual women’s title with a run of 20:39.2. On the men’s side, Aispuro finished the 8K course in 24:54.26. The other Panther scorers were Matt D’Aquila in 90th (25:26.91), Theo Henderson in 147th (25:45.33), Harrison Knowlton in 156th (25:47.48) and Miles Meijer in 163rd (25:49.55). Wisconsin Eau-Claire’s Darin Lau won the men’s individual crown in a time of 24:03.59.

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PANTHER SENIOR LAUREN Schweppe was named the tournament’s most outstanding player during last weekend’s NCAA Division III national championships. Middlebury won its third national title with a 4-0 win over Messiah.

Leonard for a good look on Falcon goalie Shelby Landes, who stopped her shot. But the ball rolled toward the right post, where Coyle was wait-

ing to tuck it home. Jennings made it 2-0 3:45 later. Messiah tried a back pass to a defend(See Field hockey, Page 2B)

MIDDLEBURY — The North squad of Vermont high school senior football stars won a shootout with their South counterparts, 57-41, in a game played on Saturday at Middlebury College. Mount Abe-Vergennes cooperative team athlete Casey Kimball was selected to play defense for the victorious North squad in the all-star game. Tim Fyles of Orwell, a Fair Haven Union senior, caught two passes for 43 yards for the South squad. Also selected for the South team were five Middlebury athletes, linemen Jack Deppman, Brian Foote and Jaro Perera; fullback/nose guard Tyler Hotte; and safety/quarterback Cody Pomainville.

New-look women’s hockey opens strong By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College women’s hockey team this past weekend overcame injuries, inexperience and determined efforts from visiting Trinity to open its season with two wins. The defending NESCAC champs saw seven freshmen take shifts, three of them on defense, and had three players (including sophomore Lizzie Sheline, the team’s No. 5 scorer last winter) sidelined with injuries and a fourth traveling with Middlebury’s field hockey team. But the Panthers — ranked No. 6 in NCAA Division III early on courtesy of their NCAA quarterfinal appearance last winter — got two first-period goals on Friday and then survived a rash of penalties to prevail, 2-0, and on Saturday controlled most of the

game before scoring three times in the third period in a 4-1 win. Coach Bill Mandigo said after Saturday’s game he saw progress in less than 24 hours. “We skated, moved the puck better, shot the puck. We had 39 shots. We mixed some kids in who didn’t play as much yesterday, and that helped. And the goalie (sophomore Lin Han) played well again,” Mandigo said. “So we were better today than yesterday, which is a good sign.” Mandigo said the Panthers played hard in their opener, but were also a bit more settled on Saturday with a game under their belts. “Seven freshmen dressed. So they’re definitely nervous,” he said. “There are going to be some nerves. And the older kids have some (See Hockey, Page 2B)

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Field hockey (Continued from Page 1B) er just outside the circle, but Jennings poked the ball free from the Falcon, went in alone on Landes (four saves) and flicked the ball home low into the left side from 10 feet out with a reverse-stick move. Panther goalie Abby Furdak (six saves) made a strong pad stop at the right post to preserve the two-goal lead. Then Jennings set up Richards in the 18th minute, beating two defenders down the left side and crossing to Richards on the right post for the conversion. That 3-0 score held up at the half. Messiah bottled up the Panthers for the first 13 minutes of the second half and had a golden chance on a penalty corner 10 minutes in. Karalyn Schmidt’s tip of a shot from the top hit the left post and bounced dangerously loose before Furdak dove to clear it away. But for the most part the Panther backs, senior Lauren Schweppe and Olivia Green, and midfielders prevented the Falcons from getting good looks on goal by reading passing lanes and breaking up plays outside the Panther circle, although Messiah did earn 10 penalty corners to the Panthers’ eight. Messiah was shut out for the first time in 58 games. Quirk capped Middlebury’s scoring at 49:09 on a penalty corner. Landes stopped Emma Johns’ initial shot, but Johns collected the rebound to the right of goal and found Quirk on the far side. Quirk tucked the ball inside the left post. In Friday’s semifinal Leonard scored 35 seconds into overtime as the Panthers defeated Franklin & Marshall, 2-1. F&M finished 17-4 after the loss at Bellarmine University. The Panthers outshot the Diplo-

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mats in the first half, 3-0, and scored at 24:42, when Jennings redirected a Richards shot. The Diplomats equalized 21 seconds into the second half, when Annie Horsley converted a penalty stroke. F&M outshot the Panthers in the second half, 4-1, and had chances. In overtime Quirk worked the ball down the left side and found freshman middie Erin Nicholas on the right side of the circle. Nicholas’ shot bounced off charging F&M goalie Ilianna Santangelo, and Leonard swatted the rebound out of the air into the upper left corner of the goal. Furdak made two saves for the Panthers, while Santangelo had four stops. Lauren Schweppe was named the tournament’s most outstanding player, and Leonard, Jennings and Furdak earned spots on the all-tournament team. Schweppe credited DeLorenzo for creating a championship culture. “It all comes from coach. We couldn’t do it without her. She’s the bread and butter of this team, she keeps us all together,” Schweppe said. “I’ve never been on a team where it’s just a really tangible sense of being on the team and feeling so connected to everyone. It’s just the culture that she’s built, the relationships she encourages between her players.” Quirk, like several of the Panthers also a member of the 2015 title team, talked about being on both. “I think what was different for the senior class is that we knew the feeling that we were going to feel if we were able to come out on top, and wanted our freshman and sophomores to feel that, too,” Quirk said. “It’s the most incredible feeling in the world to do it and do this with a family like this.”

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NESCAC rivals beat Panther men’s hockey MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College men’s hockey team opened its season this past weekend with two home losses to NESCAC rivals. The young Panthers will look to break into the win column during this weekend’s PrimeLink Great Northern ShootOut. They will host Lawrence (Wisc.) at 7 p.m. on Friday, after Norwich and Plattsburgh duel at 4 p.m., and depending on Friday’s results will play either Norwich or Plattsburgh on Saturday at either 4 or 7 p.m.

On this past Sunday the Panthers outshot visiting Bowdoin, 39-29, but could not dent Polar Bear goalie Alex Dafonte in a 2-0 setback. The Polar Bears opened the scoring at 11:43 of the first period, when Pat Geary lifted a Jack Bliss feed from below the goal under the crossbar. Later in the period Vincent Gisonti deflected a pass that Dafonte stopped with his right pad, and Dafonte made a blocker save on a Kamil Tkaczuk shot from the high slot. In the middle stanza, the Panthers

had 13-5 edge in shots. Middlebury’s best chance came when Brendan Dawson intercepted a clearing attempt at the blue line and dished to Braedan Quast in the right circle, but Dafonte denied Quast. Middlebury had several chances to net the equalizer in the third period. With just under 11 minutes left in the game Dafonte denied Dawson’s blast from the point and denied Eric Jeremiah on the rebound. Bowdoin (1-1) made it 2-0 with 7:44 to go, when Thomas Dunleavy

poked home a rebound from inside the crease with an assist from Ronnie Lestan. Panther goalie Stephen Klein finished with 27 saves. On Saturday visiting Colby (1-1) powered to a 9-1 victory. Mules J.P. Schuhlen and Mario Benicky each recorded hat tricks, and Colby goalie Sean Lawrence made 22 saves. Dawson scored for the Panthers on an unassisted end-to-end first-period rush that made the score 2-1. Three Panther goalies combined for 30 saves.

BOSTON — The Middlebury College women’s basketball team coasted to a pair of wins this past weekend in claiming the trophy of the Emerson College Tip-Off Classic. The 2-0 Panthers were set to visit Johnson State on Tuesday after the early holiday deadline for this edition of the Independent, and will visit Clarkson on Sunday. The Panthers will

host RPI in their home opener at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29. On this past Sunday, the Panthers outscored Mount St. Mary by 26-8 in the third quarter on the way to a 59-34 victory in the tournament final. Mount St. Mary fell to 1-2. Middlebury’s Colleen Caveney earned the classic’s Most Outstanding Player, finishing the two contests

with 19 points, five assists and four rebounds while shooting 58.3 percent. Alex Huffman (nine points, 12 rebounds, six assists, six steals) and Sarah Kaufman (17 points, nine rebounds, three assists) also made the all-tournament team. The Panthers led at the half, 22-12, after holding the Knights scoreless for the first 8:46 of the first quarter. A 5-1 run at the end of the second quarter on hoops by Betsy Knox and Emily Wander created the 10-point lead. In the third quarter, the Panthers went on runs of 14-2 and 8-0 to increase their lead to 48-20. Middlebury held MSM to two baskets and forced seven Knight turnovers in the quarter.

Knox finished with a game-high 12 points. Caveney finished with nine points and three assists, and Maya Davis and Waldman each scored seven. Catherine Harrison grabbed seven boards and Lily Kuntz pulled down six for the Panthers. Huffman recorded five rebounds and four steals. On Saturday the Panthers topped host Emerson, 80-55, bolting to leads of 23-14 after one and 42-19 at the half. Sarah Kaufman led the Panthers with 12 points, Lily Kuntz and Weeks each had 11, and Caveney chipped in 10. Huffman contributed seven points, seven rebounds and five assists, while Kuntz added a game-best five steals.

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passed it to Jess Young, who passed it to another freshman, who one-timed it in,” Mandigo said. “We talk all the time about winning pucks, and she goes in and wins the puck.” Middlebury made 3-1 with 3:24 left, when Jackson netted a feed from Winslow on a two-on-one rush. Leidt finished the scoring with an empty-netter in the final minute, with Winslow, just a couple points short of 100 herself, picking up the assist. In all, Mandigo said his new-look team is already figuring things out, and he certainly won’t complain about the results. “I feel good. I told the kids anytime you get four points playing a NESCAC weekend it’s a good thing,” Mandigo said. “It’s the toughest league in the country, and everybody plays hard.” Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent.com.

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bound at the left post on sophomore defender Anna Zumwinkle’s shot from the point. Both teams’ best second-period chances came midway. Panther freshman defender Elise Park rushed the net, and Belinskas stopped her shot, and Young lifted the rebound over the crossbar. Seconds later Han stopped White’s shot, and Kelcie Finn sent the rebound just wide left. The Panthers took the lead 1:35 into the final period on a double milestone: Leidt’s first collegiate goal, a one-timer that came on a pass from Young that was her 100th career point (46 goals, 54 assist). Mandigo noted he had put freshman Ellie Barney in a group with Leidt and Young to start the period, and that Barney played a key role in the winning goal. “She won a puck in the corner, and

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PANTHER SENIOR MADDIE Winslow is stopped on a breakaway by Trinity goalie Sydney Belinskas during Saturday’s game at The Chip. Winslow had two assists in the 4-1 Middlebury win.

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(Continued from Page 1B) nerves, too.” FRIDAY GAME Despite any jitters the Panthers made the first goal on Friday, but not before Trinity almost scored in the 13th minute. Claire Foran shot from the right side, and Han (27 saves) made the stop, but could not control the puck. The rebound went to Abigal Riskevich by the left post, but Panther senior defender Haley LaFontaine knocked the puck away. Less than a minute later, Panther junior forward Katherine Jackson made it 1-0. Senior forward Maddie Winslow took a shot from the left circle that Trinity goalie Sydney Belinskas (23 saves) denied. But the rebound went right to Jackson on a net drive, and she one-timed the puck home. Senior forward Jess Young made it 2-0 with a power-play goal at 16:21, jamming in a rebound on a shot by senior Elizabeth Wulf. Five minutes into the second period Middlebury freshman Madie Leidt hit the crossbar, and the Panthers shortly afterward failed to capitalize on a fiveon-three power play. Mandigo said the game might not have been so tense if Middlebury had converted in that stretch. “Sometimes when you get that third goal it may take the wind out of their sails,” he said. Trinity’s best opportunities came on a five-on-three power play late in the period, during which Han made two tough saves on Taylor Peracchio from the right circle. In the third period the Panthers were whistled for four penalties. But they held the Panthers to seven shots, and Han again stopped the best chances. With just less than five minutes left she denied a Tasha Adams shot and then Olivia White’s rebound attempt. “Thank God our PK people did

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Kirkaldy (Continued from Page 1B) She continued: “Sure, an ACL fracture Boston Celtic forward Gor- tear is physically painful, the rehab don Hayward suffered five minutes is long and gruesome and extremely into his team debut. frustrating at times. But the physical But as well as requiring surgery pain is nothing compared to the emoand a lengthy rehab, ACL tears are tional one. Athletes identify themamong the most common of the ma- selves by the capabilities of their jor injuries, particularly for female bodies, and when they tear an ACL athletes. I have witnessed personally their body fails them.” close to a dozen ACL tears over the Goebel said she tries to incorpoyears, and know of many more. rate workouts into rehab that recreAnd I think there’s a tendency for ate “at least some sense of athletic us, even athletes with histories of in- identity.” juries not quite so dramatic, to take According to the American Colfor granted what it means to come lege of Sports Medicine the reback from a major injury. We hear covering athletes’ frame of mind about it, and, I don’t want to say during recovery is critical: “A shrug, figure that after consistent relationeight or 10 months of ship has been found rehab everything will I don’t think we between the presence should take for be fine. of self-confidence, But I don’t think we granted what optimism, resilience, should take for granted athletes have self-efficacy, motiwhat athletes have to to go through, vation to recover, rego through, psychocovery from previous psychologically logically and socially illness and injury, and as well as physically, and socially successful outcomes when they can’t do as well as from illness and injuwhat they love. physically, when ry treatment.” A couple of years they can’t do That organization’s ago I sat in on a class at what they love. website also notes Vergennes Union High “social support” from School and listening friends and teammates to student Téa Keifer’s presentation is critical to recovery, and identifies about the impact on her psyche when critical places where such help can she was sidelined with a torn ACL. be found: “Among the major sourcTéa talked about the frustration of es of social support may be continnot being able to play with her team- ued team participation and the remates, about the isolation and unhap- sulting maintained sense of athletic piness, and what would help those in self-identity.” her position moving forward. Téa Along those lines it was heartenplanned to go into physical therapy ing to see the athletes mentioned and athletic training and use what above maintained close and active she had learned to help others. ties with their teams and stayed on “Her whole point was realizing the sidelines while injured. For exphysical injury has a social element ample, Boe’s coach, Wendy Leeds, to it,” said teacher Michael Thomas. said she was “like a third coach on I asked another expert about be- the sidelines.” ing hurt, a Middlebury Union athlete Another factor that organization’s who missed her senior basketball website mentions — and that I hope season with a foot injury, and later local athletes can take advantage of on lost half a Wellesley College field — is the practice of “Encouraging hockey season with a broken bone. and facilitating peer support (e.g., “Getting sidelined by an injury is providing access to another athlete arguably the most frustrating thing who has successfully recovered that can happen to an athlete,” wrote from a similar illness or injury).” Kaitlyn Kirkaldy in an email to her In the case of Hayward, expected dad. “A big part of your identity to miss all of the Celtics’ season, comes from playing the sport you another athlete who suffered a simlove, so when you lose that it can ilar injury, Oklahoma City Thunder become overwhelming and isolat- forward Paul George, reached out to ing. You have no control over your Hayward with support and advice. team’s outcome anymore; you be- And Hayward’s coach, Brad Stecome a passive observer.” vens, in turn contacted his friend and Fortunately, experts have begun to George’s former coach, Frank Vogel, understand and address the psycho- for guidance in how to help Haylogical aspect of dealing with inju- ward through the months of rehab, ry. At howardluksmd.com physical which early on Hayward is spending therapist Anja Goebel quotes Mi- in a wheelchair. That’s how things chael Jordan: “My body could stand should work. the crutches, but my mind couldn’t And if all goes well, injured athstand the sideline.” letes can have the positive person-

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2nd racial justice film to consider marriage MIDDLEBURY — “Seeing Color/ Seeking Justice, A Racial Identities/ Racial Justice Film Series” presented by Middlebury Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is now gearing up for the second film in the series, “Loving.” Screenings will take place at 4 and 7 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Marquis Theater. This film tells the story of Richard and Mildred Loving, the plaintiffs in the 1967 Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia, which invalidated state laws prohibiting interracial marriage. Virginia Tech historian Peter Wallenstein, who has written two books about the Loving case, told the Huffington Post that these antimiscegenation laws, as they were known, represented one of the last existing formal mechanisms for segregation. “The ‘64 Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act of ‘65 really had taken out all the formal support systems for Jim Crow segregation,” Wallenstein said. “The one remaining pillar in that whole edifice ― for decades, generations, centuries ― the one remaining one was marriage. That was the last to go, and it is, of course, three years after the Civil Rights Act.” SURJ activists believe that the fact that Vermont is one of the whitest states may be the best reason ever to show films that highlight the lived experiences of people of color. “Even here in liberal, progressive Vermont, we are constantly reminded of the reality of white supremacy. A recent example of this took place at an exhibition game at the University of Vermont, when several Black members of the St.

Michael’s basketball team took a knee during the national anthem. The mostly white audience jeered and booed loudly, seemingly not understanding why an athlete would use this moment to draw attention to racial injustice,” said SURJ organizer Joanna Colwell. “The truth is that we have all absorbed racist messages and bigotry through textbooks, the media, and the world around us. If we are white our task is to listen to the grievances of communities of color, to open our minds and hearts, and to refuse to stop learning.” Members of SURJ believe learning about past and current injustices perpetrated against Black Americans is a crucial key to becoming a more equitable society. “At this moment in history, when more and more Americans are waking up to the painful truth of racism, it is more important than ever to come together as a community and see these films,” said Kathy Comstock, another SURJ organizer, who has helped to plan the film series. “This Racial Justice Film Series perfectly fits our organization’s dual mission. We work to educate the community about the harm caused by white supremacy, AND to raise funds for anti-racist organizations in Vermont.” Suggested donation to see the film is $10. Funds raised will benefit the Rokeby Museum, which educates Vermonters and visitors about Abolition and the Underground Railroad, and Middlebury SURJ. The Marquis Theater is located at 65 Main Street in downtown Middlebury. Food and beverages are available for sale in the cafe area between screenings.

Paving the way

RIPTON’S ABI JEWETT, an accomplished slalom and giant slalom skier on the national junior circuit and a Green Mountain Valley School senior, recently earned a nice honor. Jewett will ski as one of several “forerunners” for Saturday’s World Cup giant slalom at Killington Mountain. Race organizers need talented skiers to go down before the competitors to make sure the timing system works, and according to experts, coaches also want skiers who are good enough to let them know how the course will ski during the race. Jewett is one of the top-ranked U.S. female skiers in her events among those born in the year 2000.

Notes of appreciation

Salisbury holiday tree celebration on Dec. 2. SALISBURY — Salisbury will hold its 12th annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. As usual, the lighting will take place at Salisbury’s Veterans Memorial Park across from Maple Meadow Farm. Festivities will include lighting of

the beautiful Town Holiday Tree, a giant bonfire, hayrides, a visit from Santa, a sing-along, hot cocoa and more. A Holiday Party — with food and refreshments, stories and a chance to spend more time with Santa — will follow at the Salisbury Town Library. All are welcome. Call 802-3524836 for more information.

milestones births

• Caitlyn ( Bushey) and Michael Welch of Braintree, Oct. 29, a boy, John (Jack) Tucker Welch. • Amanda Quesnel (Ripley) and Paul M. Quesnel of Leicester, Nov. 16, a boy, John Matthew Quesnel. • Kimberlee and Tim Jimmo of Bristol, Nov. 19, a boy, Bensyn Daniel Jimmo.

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SPOOKY, SCARY AND just plain fun decorations adorned Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury for a terrific Halloween celebration last month.

Thanks for all who helped make Halloween special for seniors at Porter Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center gives a Great Big Thank You to all community members who worked with us to make the Medieval Castle and Pumpkin Display possible with over 200 carved and lit pumpkins. This is truly a community event, both supported and enjoyed by our community that literally hundreds of our area residents are a part of.

We want to thank Lester Farm, Elmer Farm, and many generous individuals for their pumpkin donations as well as the Middlebury Players and the White River Valley Players for use of their props and costumes. Thank you to the homeschoolers, high school students, Helen Porter staff, family members and volunteers who cleaned and carved pumpkins. Volunteers also

helped make props, set up the castle, dress mannequins, light pumpkins, serve refreshments, clean up and more. Our activities department created and organized all of this to make it come together for the residents and community. After the show many carved pumpkins were chosen to decorate for parties and local homes. Pumpkin seeds were

roasted and the remaining pumpkins were picked up for livestock feed by local farmers to continue to share our pumpkin time. Thanks to all who joined with us to make such a beautiful community event here at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Judy Doria Helen Porter Activities Department, Middlebury

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ M O U S M I D D L E B U RY M E E T I N G S S AT U R ‑ DAY: Discussion Meeting 9:00‑10:00 AM at the Mid‑ dlebury United Methodist Church. Discussion Meet‑ ing 10:00‑11:00 AM. Begin‑ ners’ Meeting 6:30‑7:30 PM. These two meetings are held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ M O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS SUNDAY: 12 Step Meeting 9:00‑10:00 AM held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Came to Believe Meeting 1:00‑2:00 PM held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury. ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ M O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS THURSDAY: Big Book Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Mid‑ dlebury. Speaker Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM at St. Ste‑ phen’s Church, Main St. (On the Green). ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ M O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS TUESDAYS: 12 Step Meetings; Noon‑1:00 PM. AND 7:30‑8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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Candidate must have valid CDL driver's license and a clean and safe driving record. Ability to operate a boom is a plus. We will train the right person. Knowledge of building and construction materials helpful. Candidate must have a positive attitude and ability to provide excellent customer service in the yard and at jobsites. Physical Requirements include ability to be on feet all day when not driving a truck, including repeated walking throughout job sites and up and down stairs. Ability to lift products weighing up to 100 pounds and place on truck or unload from truck, and carry up-and-down ladders. Ability to work outdoors in all seasons and in all weather conditions. We offer competitive wages, a full array of benefits and a pleasant work environment. Stop in our 88 Exchange Street store and fill out an application or mail, fax or email your resume and cover letter to: r.k. MILES, Inc. attn: Human Resources PO Box , Manchester Center, VT  email hr@rkmiles.com • tel    • fax   

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• Medical, Dental, & Life • K & Profit Sharing • Employee Discount • Flexible Spending Account • Paid Time Off & Holidays

Visit www.rkmiles.com to download an application.

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Come join the largest and fastest growing, privately owned, self- storage company in the United States. Prime Storage Group is currently seeking a Full Time Manager to join the team. The Self-Storage Facility Manager is a team player who is energetic and professional. The manager is an outgoing self-starter with excellent sales skills. The manager provides above average marketing and customer service. He/she aggressively contributes to profitability by developing and maintaining mutually beneficial business relationships and being committed to customer relations. The manager pays close attention to detail and has strong computer skills. People who excel in this position have Customer service, retail sales, and or property management experience. Knowledge of Microsoft office is required. Apply by emailing your resume directly to: brad.galarneau@goprimegroup.com Learn more about us at: www.primestoragegroup.com

NOW HIRING:

Full- and Part-Time Sales Associates for flexible shifts Nights & Weekends included Benefits available for F/T staff

Apply in person at:

Maplefields of New Haven Route 7, New Haven, VT Ask for Sherry or pick-up an application EOE

Town of Panton Chartered 1761 3176 Jersey Street, Panton VT 05491-9331 802.475.2333, Fax 802.475.2785

SEARCH RE-OPENED ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK TOWN OF PANTON The Town of Panton is seeking a part-time Assistant Town Clerk. This position works directly with the Town Treasurer/Clerk as well as the public and serves as liaison to the Highway Department. The successful candidate must be flexible, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and enjoy working with the general public. The successful candidate must be proficient with computers and social media posting; excellent writing skills and the ability to meet deadlines are required to facilitate successful grant applications. The position is 15-18 hours a week with a salary of $15/hour. While not benefits-eligible, the position enjoys a professional yet casual work environment and some flexibility regarding work schedule may be available. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume Attn: Pam Correia, Town Treasurer/Clerk, Town of Panton, 3176 Jersey Street, Panton, VT 05491, or email to clerk@pantonvt.us. The position is open until filled. The Town of Panton is an equal opportunity employer.

Help Wanted

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MINUTE TAKER NEEDED for select board meetings in Salisbury. Work involves two meetings a month of approximately 2 hours each. Compensation is $60 per meeting. Please call the Town Office for details, 352‑4228.

ATTENTION PCA’S: PART TIME and full time, day and night shifts available. On the job training, com‑ petitive wages and flexible scheduling. Call Marlene at 802‑877‑1363 or e‑mail ringerhomecare@gmail. com. BANKRUPTCY: CALL to find out if bankruptcy can help you. Kathleen Walls, Esq. 802‑388‑1156. FRESH FRUIT & SWEET CIDER production lines: Champlain Orchards has several full and/or part‑time, year‑round positions in our fresh fruit packing production area. As a part of our pro‑ duction & packing team you will ensure that our apples & specialty fruits are packed and ready for shipment to our customers. You will also be a part of our Sweet Cider production process. If you feel you are qualified for one of these positions, want to be a part of a great team, have a strong work ethic and appreciate local food/ agriculture we would love to hear from you. To apply send your resume and 3 professional references to: hr@champlainorchards. com.

LEAD BAKER: CHAM‑ PLAIN Orchards is search‑ ing for an energetic leader for our bakery department. You will lead our bakery staff in the production of our amazing apple pies & turnovers, delicious cider donuts and other value‑add‑ ed products such as apple butter & cider syrup. If you are a great leader, excellent baker and have a passion for awesome fresh foods please get in touch with us by sending your resume and 3 professional references to: hr@champlainorchards. com. MAINTENANCE TECHNI‑ CIAN/EQUIPMENT Opera‑ tor: Champlain Orchards has a full‑time opening for a talented Maintenance Technician and Equipment Operator. If you have skills in Diesel Mechanics, Plumb‑ ing, Heavy Equipment op‑ erations and Carpentry, are good with your hands and love to make things work this could be a dream job for you. If you feel you are qualified for this position, want to be a part of a great team, have a strong work ethic and appreciate local food/agriculture we would love to hear from you. To apply send your resume and 3 professional references to: hr@champlainorchards. com.

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

For Sale

Middlebury Family Health Attn: Stacy Ladd, Practice Administrator 44 Collins Drive Suite 201 Middlebury, VT 05753 sladd@middfam.comcastbiz.net

Self-Storage Manager

Call 802-453-4884 or visit The A. Johnson Co., 995 S 116 Rd, Bristol VT 05443 for an application.

r.k. Miles, Inc. in Middlebury, VT is seeking a positive, energetic individual for the following position.

SNOW TIRES ‑ 4 Fires‑ tone winter force. 205/60/16. Used 1/2 a season. $275 firm. 349‑8907.

Busy 6 doctor medical practice looking for a part-time experienced Front Desk Receptionist to join our team. Job includes answering busy phone lines, checkin/check-out, insurance verification, collecting payments & batch out, triaging phone calls and other miscellaneous duties. Previous medical experience preferred. Additional hours available.

Seeks To Fill The Following Positions: MACHINERY OPERATOR for skilled lumber mill positions due to employee retirement. You must be in good physical condition, have a desire to learn, be reliable, have a strong safety awareness and work well with others. We will teach you the skills you need to use the technology investments we are putting in place. Mill work has a production bonus.

For Sale

Q37E OCTANE FITNESS ELLIPTICAL Cross Trainer and Pro‑Form 230U Station‑ ary bike for sale. Equipment is in new condition and is top of the line. Asking $1,000 for the elliptical and $175 for the bike or will sell both for $1,000. Units are ready to move and do have all original paperwork with them which will be included in sale. Call 388‑0454 if inter‑ ested and leave a message if the call is not answered.

is seeking a Zoning Administrator to fill a part time position, approximately 20-24 hours per week. Prior zoning experience is desired. For a complete job description, please view the advertisement posted at the town website www.newhavenvt.com Please submit resume by December 9, 2017 to: New Haven Planning Commission Attn: Pam Kingman, Town Clerk 78 North Street, New Haven, VT 05472.

and great attitudes to join our team.

Apply in person or pick up an application at:

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Town of New Haven

We are seeking people with winning personalities

Full & Part-time Cashiers & Deli Employees needed.

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ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE FOR FULL & PART TIME Full & Part-time positions available with flexible scheduling. Must be willing to work some nights & weekends.

Help Wanted

HOPE HAS AN opening at its resale store for a 25 hour a week textile sorter. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, to stand, sit and walk for prolonged periods, be able to perform work re‑ quiring repetitive hand mo‑ tion, must be speedy and attentive to detail. Send resume and cover letter to receptionist@hope‑vt.org. MR. MIKE’S COMMER‑ CIAL Cleaning Service has openings for part to full time. Must have reliable transportation, be flexible and reliable. Available to work nights a must, and need to pass background check. Self motivated, able to work independently. E‑mail resume to: info@ mrmikescleaningser‑ vicevt.com. Application also available online at: mrmikescleaningservicevt. com. We encourage all to apply. E.O.E.

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ANTIQUE DOUBLE BAR‑ REL ACME Arms Co. 12 gauge. Beautiful vintage fire‑ arm. $185. 802‑989‑5803.

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CHECK OUT ALL THE items Compass Treasure Chest has to offer. We can help out with your holiday shopping, come find that special item to bring back special memories. Open Monday thru Saturday 10 to 5. Sundays 10 to 3. Located in the Compass Music and Art Center 333 Jones Drive Brandon, VT. 802‑465‑8436. DOG TEAM ORIGINAL RECIPE Sticky Buns. Call 802‑349‑9473 for order and pickup time. 658 Exchange Street, Middlebury. FOLDING PING PONG TA‑ BLE, good working condition with all accessories. $50. OBO. 802‑453‑4235. HUDSON 21’ SAWMILL. 18 foot track, 3 blades. Barely used ‑ 5 hours total. Owner had a stroke and not fit to run it any longer. Like new. $2,900 for all. 802‑462‑3313 or 802‑349‑4230. Busy phone, keep trying. SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $4,397. Make & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info/DVD: NorwoodSawmills.com. 1‑800‑578‑1363, Ext. 300N.

U S E D R E S TA U R A N T EQUIPMENT plus chairs, tables and hood systems. 802‑388‑4831.

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W E AT H E R S TAT I O N ACURITE 01078M Pro with dual color receivers. In perfect condition. Used 6 months. $80 firm. Text only 802‑388‑9175.

For Rent 1,800 SQ. FT. WARE‑ HOUSE commercial space. As is or renovate to suit. Creek Road, Middlebury. 802‑558‑6092. 15 MINUTES FROM MID‑ DLEBURY spacious 2 bed‑ room, 2 bath apartment in country. $900 plus utilities and 1 month deposit. No pets or smoking please. Available December 1st. Call for photos. 802‑897‑5447. 2 CAR GARAGE in Bran‑ don. 24’x24’ with two 7’8”x6’8” high garage doors. Electricity and snow plowing included. $250/mo. Available immediately. 802‑352‑6678. ADDISON ‑ 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH mobile home with garage on 22A. $1,350 a month. Deposit, first month, last month and references required. Call 802‑482‑3765, afternoons please. BRANDON: 2 BEDROOM 1st floor apartment. $775/ month with heat & HW in‑ cluded. 860‑818‑4389. BRIDPORT 1 BEDROOM, 4 room apartment with porch/ lawn. Washer/dryer, heat/hot water included. No smoking, no pets. References and credit check. $800/mo. plus security deposit. For more info, Charlie 802‑758‑2218. BRISTOL VILLAGE, LARGE 1 BEDROOM apart‑ ment, 1st floor of large Victo‑ rian house, sunny southern exposure, heat included. No pets or smoking. Ref‑ erences, Lease, security deposit. $825/mo. Available December 1st. Call Doug, 802‑578‑6049.

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It’s against the law to discriminate when advertising housing. Particularly on sites like Craigslist. And it’s easier to break the law than you might think. You can’t say “no children” or “adults only.” There is lots you can’t say. The federal government is watching for such discrimination. Let us help you sift through the complexities of the Fair Housing Law. Stay legal. Stay on the right side of the nation’s Fair Housing Law. Call the Addison Independent at (802) 388-4944. Talk to our sales professionals.

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DIRECTORY

• accounting • advertising • appliance repair • auto glass • automotive • business cards

Rene Many - CTPA, Inc.

1438 S. Brownell Rd. • PO Box 159 • Williston, VT 05495 802-862-5590 • www.gmeinc.biz

Tax Preparation & Accounting

• landscape design • lumber • marketing • masonry • medical supplies • painting

Heating & AC

Engineering

Accounting

• carpentry/contractors • computers • engineering • equipment rentals • floor care • insulation

Ductwork Design • Sealing Fabrication • Installation Insulation • Replacement Plasma Art • Torches • Welding Plasma Table • Duct Cleaning H.R.V. / E.R.V. Installation Ductwork Video Camera

Corporate Partnerships, Small Businesses & Personal Returns

Call 758-2000 Today!

Buy Local! 802.989.0396

Advertising

Advertise your business or service both in print and online in Addison County’s go-to source for local news and services.

New Construction Remodels and Additions Window and Siding Installation Smaller Home Repairs

Specializing in Ductwork for Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Systems

Alan Huizenga, P.E., President Kevin Camara, P.E. Jamie Simpson, P. E. • Middlebury Brad Washburn, P. E. • Montpelier

Commercial/Residential . Owner Operated . Fully Insured . Neat & Clean

“INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS WITH A COMMON SENSE APPROACH DELIVERED TO OUR CLIENTS IN A PROFESSIONAL, COST EFFECTIVE AND PERSONAL MANNER”

Insulation

Equipment Rentals 40 TYPES OF RENTAL EQUIPMENT TO CHOOSE FROM

• material forklifts • excavators • bulldozers • mini-excavators • skidsteers

WWW.ADDISONINDEPENDENT.COM

• Man lifts up to 80’ • man basket w/crane up to 188

Dense Pack Cellulose • Blown In Insulation Complete Air Sealing

802-545-2251 • Maurice Plouffe 1736 Quaker Village Road, Weybridge, VT 05753

• concrete compactors • backhoes

Lumber

Alexander Appliance Repair Inc.  Rough Lumber 1-800-880-6030 Fax:1-800-880-6030 (802) 453-2730 1-800-880-6030 Fax: (802) 453-2730 Fax: (802) 453-2730

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275 South 116 Bristol, VT116 05443 275 South 116 275 South Bristol, VT 05443 Bristol, VT 05443

Dryers Ranges Microwaves Air Conditioners

www.brownswelding.com

oVer 40 LiFTS 275 South 116, Bristol, Vermont 05443 oVer 40 LiFTS LiFTS oVer 40

(802) 453-3351• Cell (802) Please give us363-5619 a call. Please give us a call. We have the lift for you! We the Lifts liftupfor 40’ to 80’ manlifts haveScissor to 32’ you! mini excavator

Jack Alexander

982 Briggs Hill Road • Bristol

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40’ to 80’ manlifts manlifts 40’ 80’ 42’to material forklifts 42’ material forklifts 42’ material Fork lifts up forklifts to 15,000 lbs. Fork lifts lifts up up to to 15,000 15,000 lbs. lbs. Fork

Insurance Approved discounts

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Automotive

Quaker Village Carpentry

Field Automotive Inc.

Complete Auto Service • Domestic & Foreign Repairs

Preventive Maintenance Brakes • Tune-ups Exhausts • Alignments Air Conditioning • State Inspections 62 Meigs Rd., Vergennes

877-9222

802-545-2251

and Service Guide

1736 Quaker Village Road Weybridge, VT 05753

CLOVER STATE

WINDOW & SIDING CO., INC Windows • Vinyl siding • Garages Roofs • Additions • Decks

Fast, friendly, reliable service & competitive rates.

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Floor Care Andre’s Floor Refinishing

 Pine Siding

Long Beams

802-388-7828  End of S. Munger St.  Middlebury

Masonry Fine Dry Stone Masonry

Jamie Masefield

Certified by the Dry Stone Wallers Association of Great Britain

802-233-4670 jmasefield@gmavt.net

Bruce A. Maheu’s

MASONRY

NEW & REPAIR Residential • Lake Camps (Dunmore) Brick – Block – Stone

Chimneys, Fireplaces, Outside Barbecues, Steps, Patios, Stone Walls 27 Years Experience Honest & Fair Pricing Free Estimates Fully Insured

- An Established Vermont Business with Over 30 Years of Experience -

Specializing in Hardwood & Softwood Floors Commercial Oil and Waterborne Finishes Quality Workmanship - Competitive Pricing 54 Daigneault Hill Road Orwell,Vermont 05760

mikeysmill.com

Salisbury, VT

Call Bruce

802-352-6050

802-948-2004

Medical Supplies Carpet Cleaning & Water Removal Stripping - Waxing - Buffing

Order your Custom Business Cards here at the

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Waste Management – Roll-off container service

Business Cards

Skid Steer Steer Skid

Siding, Windows, Garages, Decks & Porches New Construction, Renovations and Repairs

Maurice plouffe

Over 30 yrs. experience

mini excavator mini excavator air Compressor air Compressor Compressor air

SerVing VermonT NEW & neW York SERVING VERMONT YORK FOR For OVER30 30YearS! YEARS! SerVing VermonT& & neW York For 30 YearS!

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• Windshield Repair • Insulated Glass • Plate Glass • Window Glass • Plexiglass • Safety Glass • Mirrors • Auto Glass • Storm Windows • Screen Repairs • Custom Shower Door Enclosures Vinyl Replacement windows and Complete Installation

Scissor Lifts up up to to 32’ 32’ Scissor Lifts excavator excavator excavator Skid Steer

Native Vermonter

 Open most nights & weekends

Addison Independent.

802-759-2706 802-349-6050 phone or fax

Call Vicki at 388-4944 or stop by our office in the Marble Works between 8am & 5pm Monday- Friday.

OR

cell phone

email: cmulliss@gmavt.net 1900 Jersey St., S. Addison, VT 05491

Medical Equipment and Oxygen SALES & RENTAL Knowledgable Staff

Personalized Service

Fax: 388-4146 Marble Works, Middlebury, VT

388-9801

MARK TRUDEAU GENERAL CARPENTRY HOME IMPROVEMENTS LOCAL CONTRACTOR Remodeling • Additions Painting • Roofing

WINNER of “Best Local Contractor” THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS by READERS CHOICE AWARDS!

802.388.0860 MIDDLEBURY, VERMONT

Painting

The PC MediC of VerMonT

GET YOUR COMPUTER RUNNING LIKE NEW AGAIN ! • Fast, Reliable Repairs • Hardware & Software Installations & Upgrades • Spyware Removal & Virus Protection • Secure Wireless Network Setup • Computer Purchasing Assistance • Affordable Rates at Your Convenience

Paul Claudon • 802-734-6815 pcmedic@gmavt.net

Over two decades experience!

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Business Service

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Soak Up The Sun! SOLAR IS MORE AFFORDABLE THAN EVER!

Sharpen, Restore, Polish

Anything with a blade!

We’ve been here for you for 43 years – Let us help you with your solar projects today.

Knives

Tools

Japanese, Garden Clippers, Pocket-Knives, Scissors, Saws, Axes, Kitchen Knives Circular Saws Ice Skates, too! Mobile Unit - Can travel anywhere in Addison County Professional level sharpening

Go Green with us –

Call for a FREE on-site evaluation

Dick Moore • (802) 771-8620

NDO N DUPlumbing & 'S

Towing

Tree Service

Phone (802) 537-3555

Owned and operated by: Bill Heffernan, Jim & David Whitcomb

2744 Watch Point Rd • Shoreham, VT 05770 Email: BR213@yahoo.com

Monthly prices

6’x12’ $30 • 8’x12’ $45 10’x12’ $55 • 12’x21’ $75

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CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

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Septic & Water FOR SEPTIC TANK PUMPING & DRAIN CLEANING SERVICE,

TANK & CESSPOOL PUMPING ELECTRONIC TANK LOCATING TANK & LEACH FIELD INSPECTIONS NEW SYSTEMS INSTALLED ALL SEPTIC SYSTEM REPAIRS DRAIN & PIPE CLEANING Full Excavation Service

Property Management

AIRPORT AUTO Also a good selection of used vehicles

WE HAVE THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT FOR THE RIGHT JOB – TO GIVE YOU REASONABLE RATES Dangerous Trees Cut & Removed Stumps Removed Trusses Set Trees Trimmed Land Clearing

Dave’s Tree Service Stump Grinding, Trimming, Tree Evaluation, Storm Damage, Firewood & Lot Clearing

44 School House Hill Road, E. Middlebury

Serving Addison County & Area Lakes

388-0432 • 388-8090

Serving Addison County Since 1991

Timothy L. Short, L.S.

TJ SProperty Maintenance & Landscaping

FREE ESTIMATES FOR TREE SERVICES

Brownswelding.com

Short Surveying, inc.

Middlebury, VT

BROWN’S TREE & CRANE SERVICE

24 Hour Emergency Service 453-7014

Self Storage • Low Rates

SEPTIC SERVICE

Serving Vermont for over 42 years!

(802) 453-3351 • Cell (802) 363-5619

Rely on the professionals.

Plumbing & Heating

owner/operator

Reasonable Rates • Year-round Service • Fully Insured

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PORTABLE RESTROOMS Rt. 22A, Orwell • 948-2082 Rt. 7 So., Middlebury •388-2705

Brett Sargent

4 Sizes ~ Self-locking units Hardscrabble Rd., Bristol

Randall Orvis

802-897-5637 802-377-5006

25 Yrs Experience 60’ bucket truck wood chipper available Fully Insured Free Estimates

STORAGE

Moose Rubbish and Recyling

Serving all your plumbing and heating needs.

Dangerous trees our specialty!!

802-282-9110 Free Estimates • Fully Insured!!!

Window Treatments

Property Line Surveys • Topographical Surveys FEMA Elevation Certificates

Mill Lumber Plant & Maintain Flower Beds Rock Walls Landscaping And more, Just Ask!

135 S. Pleasant St., Middlebury, VT 388-3511 ssi@sover.net

Celebrating 31 Years

Environmental Consultants – Licensed Designers Steve Revell CPG, LD#178 BW Jeremy Revell LD#611 BW • Tyler Maynard LD#597 B • Water Supply - Location, Development and Permitting • On-Site Wastewater Design • Single & Multiple Lot Subdivision • Property Development & Permitting • State and Local Permitting • Underground Storage Tank Removal & Assessment

Plan Now for Spring/Summer 2018 Projects - We Can Help!

Toll-Free: 800-477-4384

802-453-4384

TJS Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Fax 802-453-5399 • Email: jrevell@lagvt.com 163 Revell Drive • Lincoln, VT 05443

802-377-1436 owner todd sequin

Home Projects

802-349-8433 802-482-2597 www.barnardandgervais.com

mpdoransr@gmail.com

Fuel Delivery 185 Exchange Street Middlebury, VT 05753 802-388-4975 champlainvalleyfuels.com

Sawmills

Serving Vermont from offices in Hinesburg and Enosburgh

Call Jeff 802-948-2950

Rubbish & Recycling Plumbing • Heating 125 Monkton Road Bristol, VT 05443 802-453-2325 cvplumbingheating.com

Licensed Surveyor

110 Mt. Independence Rd., Orwell

Free estimates estimates •• Fully Fully Insured Insured Free

Rt. 22A, Orwell 948-2082 388-2705

Heating

Michael Gervais

Licensed Designer

24 hr Heavy Towing & Recovery Heavy Truck Repair & Diagnosis Heavy Haul, Oversize, Local & Long distance Come see us at our new location!

• Standing seam • Standing seam ••Asphalt shingles Asphalt shingles Slate •• Slate

Professional Installation • Heating Systems • Plumbing Supplies • Bathroom Design • Water Treatment Great Advice

Jason Barnard

Shoreham, Vermont

as seen at Addison County Field Days!

Plumbing & Heating

Land Surveying - Water & Septic Designs State & Local Permitting Environmental Consulting

TREADWAY & RINGEY

roofing Michael Doran

made you look.

• tree services • window treatments

Barnard & Gervais, LLC

AnEdgeBeyond@icloud.com

Roofing imagine what white space can do for you.

• specialized services • storage • surveying • towing

Sharpening

Renewable Energy Don’t spend your hard-earned money making the hot water or electricity that you use today–

• plumbing & heating • renewable energy • roofing • septic & water • siding

www.lagvt.com

LAROSE SURVEYS, P.C. Ronald L. LaRose, L.S. • Kevin R. LaRose, L.S.

Land Surveying/Septic Design “We will take you through the permitting process!”

25 West St. • PO Box 388 Bristol, VT 05443 Telephone: 802-453-3818 Fax: 802- 329-2138

larosesurveys@gmail.com

Call today to list YOUR ad in our Business & Service Directory

Winter Products & Services

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Premium window treatments, retractable screens and awnings. 298 Maple Street Middlebury, VT 802.247.3883 vtshadeandblind@gmail.com VermontShadeandBlind.com

Painting Odd Jobs

Laundromats

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For Rent

OPENING FALL 2017 Newly Constructed Loft, One Bedroom and Two Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Middlebury Historic Building | Air Conditioning European Appliances, Quartz Countertops & Washer/Dryer Off-Street Parking | Pet friendly Walk to Middlebury College campus

For Rent SUGARWOOD APART‑ MENTS is currently accept‑ ing applications for 2, 3 and 4 BR apartments in Mid‑ dlebury. All income/assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent. NP/NS. W/D hook‑ups. Call 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website www.summitpmg.com. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Contact: Christine Golden Nedde Real Estate 802-373-5893 battellllc@gmail.com www.BattellBlock.com

MIDDLEBURY, VT 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT Income Limits Apply. No Utilities Included. Modern apartment, carpet/tile, W/D connections plus onsite laundry facility. Efficient gas heat/hot water. Ample parking and storage. Includes trash, lawn care, snow removal, professional management and 24-hour emergency maintenance. In quiet Middlebury neighborhood. References Required. To request an application, call 802-472-5016 or e-mail pinemeadow@maloneyproperties.com. Equal Housing Opportunity.

For Rent BRISTOL, SPACIOUS ONE BEDROOM, $600 freshly painted with new kitchen cabinet in a friendly neigh‑ borhood. Tenant pays heat and electric. 802‑349‑5268. BRISTOL; GROUND FLOOR 3 bedroom apart‑ ment across from Bristol Elementary School. $1,200/ mo. includes water, off‑street parking, snow removal, fenced front yard, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer. Manager on premises. Deposit and references re‑ quired. No smoking or pets. Available December 1. Call 802‑453‑3632 for more in‑ formation.

For Rent MIDDLEBURY; 3 BED‑ ROOM apartment available, fully furnished. All inclusive heat, electric and water. $1,800/mo. 802‑349‑8544. MIDDLEBURY: RETAIL/ OFFICE space for rent. 1,303 square feet. Front door parking. Contact Eric at 388‑6054. (Countryside Carpet and Paint) NEW HAVEN VILLAGE APT. Bright, hard wood floors, possible home office space. No pets, no smoking. References, security deposit, lease. $895/month plus utili‑ ties. 802‑236‑2040.

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 measure‑ ments are 8’ wide by 7’ high. For more info: 802‑363‑3403 or rochon_m@yahoo.com.

NEW HAVEN, 2 BEDROOM apartment with all appli‑ ances, heat and rubbish re‑ moval. No pets, no smoking. $800/month, $850 deposit. 802‑453‑2275.

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MIDDLEBURY 2 BEDROOM near downtown. Appliances, off street parking, lease. No pets. Real Net Management Inc. 802‑388‑4994. MIDDLEBURY 3 BEDROOM ranch. Two car attached ga‑ rage with automatic opener. Fully furnished, even beds and bedding. Big screen Sony. Central vacuuming, central air, 2 bathrooms, dishwasher, garbage dispos‑ al, all appliances, including washer and dryer. Front and back porch. Paved driveway. Nice lot, nice neighborhood. 3 miles or 7 minutes to Mid‑ dlebury College, or Porter Hospital. Lawn mowing, snow, and satellite dish in‑ cluded. $2,000 plus utilities. One month security deposit. (802) 388‑5474. MIDDLEBURY OFFICE SPACE for rent. 2nd floor, 442 sq.ft. Available Janu‑ ary 1, 2018. Contact Eric, 388‑6054 (Countryside Car‑ pet and Paint).

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ADDISON COUNTY — Vermont State Police on this past Friday reported that the driver of a car that crashed while carrying workers to Addison County Fair and Field Days this past Aug. 7 may have been high on marijuana. On Nov. 16, VSP said they had concluded their investigation into the two-vehicle crash on Route 22A in Bridport that killed driver Steven Holmes, 20, of Chatsworth, Ga.; and passengers Jennifer N. Valdez, 34, of Westerville, Ohio; Amber Brewer, 19, of Dalton, Ga.; and Justin Hendrix, 38, of Bryceville, Fla. Police reported that the four were driving northbound early that afternoon when their 2001 Volkswagen Beetle crossed the center line and struck, head-on, a pickup truck, whose two occupants were treated at UVM Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries. Investigators were unable to determine exactly why the VW driven by Holmes crossed the centerline, but police said that based on witness statements and the manner of which the crash took place, speed and fatigue may have been contributing factors. Also, toxicology tests showed that Homes had a high concentration of Delta-9 THC in a post mortem blood sample. Delta-9 THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) is the psychoactive compound that is found in marijuana, and police said it impairs driving skills. “Due to the elevated levels of Delta-9 THC found in (Homes’) toxicology results, marijuana

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impairment may have also been a contributory factor in the cause of this collision,” said a press release sent by Trooper Eden Neary. All four individuals who died were employees of Dreamland Amusements, the company contracted to run amusement rides at Field Days, which opened a five-day run in New Haven the next day. In other recent activity, Vermont State Police: • On Nov. 14 investigated a onecar crash on Route 22A in Orwell. Police report that Deborah Jones, 54, of Cabot was driving a 2001 Subaru Outback southbound on 22A when the car crossed the center line, left the roadway, struck multiple trees and fencing and rolled over before coming to an uncontrolled stop off the roadway. Fire, rescue and police responded to the scene to assist. Investigation is pending as state police await the results of an evidentiary blood test kit. Jones was taken to Porter Hospital for treatment of minor injuries; her car was a total loss. • On Nov. 15 during the morning conducted a saturation patrol on Route in Salisbury and on Route 22A in Shoreham, Bridport and Panton. The purpose of the patrols was to focus on stopping speeders and drivers using hand-held devices

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Addison County Courthouse (2) Middlebury (3) Notice to Creditors (1) Ripton (1) TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Middlebury Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 11, 2017 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at the Town Offices, 77 Main Street, to consider the following: 1. Application by Brad and Blanca Jenne, dba Middlebury Sweets, LLC requests final conditional use approval to convert and use a portion of the existing Greystone Motel for retail use as a candy shop. This will reduce the motel to 9 rooms. The property is located at 1395 Rte. 7 South in the Protected Highway district (PHD), parcel ID# 08:164.000. Plans and additional information regarding these applications may be viewed at the Planning and Zoning Office in the Town Offices or by calling 388-8100, Ext 210. Participation in this public hearing is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Jennifer L. Murray Town Planner/Zoning Administrative Officer 11/23

PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 238-5-17 ANPR STATE OF VERMONT DISTRICT OF ADDISON, SS. IN RE THE ESTATE OF LYNN H. BERTRAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of the estate of Lynn H. Bertrand late of Orwell, Vermont. I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period. Dated: November 9, 2017 Tami White c/o Matthew D. Getty, Esq. Facey Goss & McPhee, P.C. P.O. Box 578, Rutland, VT 05701 (802) 265-2744 mgetty@fgmvt.com Name of Publication: Addison Independent Publication Date: November 23, 2017 Address of Probate Court: Addison Probate Court, 7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753 11/23

TOWN OF RIPTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Historic District Commission and Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Town Office on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at approximately 7:15 p.m. to consider an application from Chipman Inn (#17-16) requesting the Board’s site plan approval of its proposal to install a stone planter around the Inn’s business sign on the Chipman Inn property at the intersection of Lincoln Road and Vermont Route 125 (parcel ID# 10-01-12). The proposed location for the project lies within the Town’s Historic District, and therefore requires site plan review and approval by the Historic District Commission under the provisions of §§248 and 350 of the Town’s Unified Development Bylaw. The application is available for inspection in the Town Office. Interested parties who wish to appeal or be heard at the hearing may do so in person, or may be represented by an agent or attorney. Communications relating to the application may be filed in writing with the Board either before or during the hearing. N.B.: Participation in the hearing is necessary to establish status as an ‘interested person’ and the right to appeal a decision rendered in that hearing, according to the provisions of 24 V.S.A. 117 §§4465(b) and 4471(a). Participation consists of offering, through oral or written testimony, evidence or a statement of concern directly related to the subject of the hearing. Respectfully submitted, Warren B. King, Chair. 11/23

PUBLIC NOTICE Full Passport Service Addison County Courthouse The Addison County Clerk is available to accept passport applications and provide passport photos. REGULAR HOURS Monday – Friday 9am to 1pm Appointments appreciated, but not necessary.

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while driving, ensure seatbelt use and promote driver safety and education. As a result of the patrol, police stopped 10 vehicles and issued several traffic tickets and several written warnings. In addition, police took driver Ethan Newton, 26, of Salisbury into custody and cited him for driving with a criminally suspended license. These high visibility patrols will be continuing throughout the Addison County area in an effort to improve safety on public roads, troopers said. • On Nov. 15 at approximately 6:10 p.m. stopped a vehicle driven by Japheth Kehoe, 33, of Weybridge on Middlebury’s Weybridge Street for a defective exhaust. State police cited Kehoe for driving with a criminally suspended license and violation of conditions of release. • On Nov. 15 at approximately 8:48 p.m. responded to one-car crash on Route 116 near Route 17. Police report that Cassandra Chasse, 26, of Bristol was speeding when she crashed, totaling her 2015 Subaru Legacy and causing a minor knee injury. Police cited Chasse for careless and negligent driving and speeding. She was treated at Porter Hospital. • On Nov. 16 at around 8 p.m. stopped a vehicle driven by Amanda Rubin, 32, of Salisbury on Three Mile Bridge Road after observing a motor vehicle violation. Police arrested Rubin and cited her for possession of heroin and cocaine. • On Nov. 17 at a little past 8 p.m. were notified of a motor vehicle crash involving a farm tractor and a car on Route 22A in Addison. Police said Amadi Nwosu, 28, of Albany, N.Y., was driving a Kia Optima behind a New Holland tractor driven by Benjamin Veldmam, 36, of Addison when he failed to slow down when Veldmam put on his turn signal and began to turn left into a driveway. The Kia ran into the back of the tractor. Nwosu and his passenger were treated and released on scene by rescue for minor bumps and bruising. Their vehicle was towed from the scene. Veldmam was not injured and drove his farm tractor from the scene. • On Nov. 18 at approximately 1:25 p.m. stopped a vehicle driven by Anoki Thompson, 36, of Salisbury and cited him for driving with a criminally suspended license. • On Nov. 18 at approximately 4:19 p.m. responded to a crash on Plank Road in Bristol. Police report that a Chevy S-10 pickup driven by 19-year-old Mitchell Palmer of Bristol left the road and overturned.

AN INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE

The Assistant Judges of Addison County invite the public to a meeting to discuss the preliminary proposed county budget for FY2018-2019 (July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019). This meeting will not take the place of the Annual Meeting, which will be held in January 2018, but will allow for public participation in the preliminary budget process. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 9:00am at the Mahady Courthouse in Middlebury, VT. Alice M. George, Assistant Judge Irene Poole, Assistant Judge 11/20

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY SELECTBOARD NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF THE DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ORDINANCE

On Tuesday, November 14, 2017, the Middlebury Selectboard adopted the Downtown Improvement District Ordinance This Ordinance establishes a special assessment district for downtown improvements and provides additional taxing authority to the Selectboard by extending the levy period under the ordinance seven years, until June 30, 2024. Revenues of the district will be designated funds utilized to finance, and/or leverage financing from other sources for, public improvements in the District. Copies of the proposed Downtown Improvement District Ordinance may be obtained at the Town Offices, 77 Main Street or the Ilsley Library, 75 Main Street, during regular business hours, and on the Town’s website, www.townofmiddlebury.org (see “Latest Events” on the main page). The amendments to the ordinance will become effective on December 24, 2017, 40 days after adoption, unless a referendum petition is filed within that period, in which case the ordinance will not become effective until after the question of repeal is voted. 11/23

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Palmer sustained a laceration to his right hand, but neither passenger was injured. Police issued Palmer a ticket for “unreasonable and imprudent speed for conditions and hazards.” • On Nov. 19 at 12:45 p.m. went to Route 125 in Hancock for a report of a vehicle off the road with damage. Upon arrival troopers observed extremely poor travel conditions and multiple vehicles off the road. Travel on Route 125 was limited for a short period to allow Department of Transportation trucks to clear the road of snow and ice and for the safe removal of all vehicles. No injuries resulted from the vehicles going off the road. • On Nov. 19 at approximately 5 p.m. looked into to a reported assault that took place at an Orwell home. After investigating, state police cited Nicholas Mobilio, 25, of Astoria, N.Y., for aggravated domestic assault. • On Nov. 19 at approximately 5:27 p.m. went to a one-car crash on Upper Notch Road in Bristol. Police said a deer dashed in front of a car driven by Lohak Vonatzingen, 18, of Starksboro, and Vonatzingen swerved to miss the animal and lost control of his Subaru when his right tires exited the roadway and contacted the soft shoulder. The car continued off the roadway and travelled over a large boulder before coming to rest against a large tree. Vonatzingen was not injured in the crash. Neither speed nor impairment were factors in the crash, police said. Vermont State Police release a daily log of a selection of their activities. In Addison County, those activities included: • Nov. 14, fraud, Dart Hill, Monkton. • Nov. 14, citizen assist, Halpin Road, New Haven. • Nov. 16, crash, Route 125, Ripton. • Nov. 16, vandalism, Greenbush Road, Ferrisburgh. • Nov. 16, family disturbance, Hardscrabble Road, Bristol. • Nov. 16, fraud, Blaises Mobile Home Park, Bristol. • Nov. 16, lost and found property, Quaker Street, Lincoln. • Nov. 16, fraud, Basin Harbor Road, Ferrisburgh. • Nov. 16, consent search, Maecliff Court and Cady Road, Middlebury. • Nov. 17, suspicions person, Hooker Road, Leicester. • Nov. 17, vandalism Hollow Road, Monkton. • Nov. 17, littering, Smead Road, Salisbury. • Nov. 17, citizen dispute, Jersey Street, Ferrisburgh. • Nov. 17, agency assist, Dean Road, Ferrisburgh. • Nov. 17, citizen assist, Woodland Drive, Bristol. • Nov. 17, false alarm, West Street, Cornwall. • Nov. 18, suspicious person, Monkton Road, Monkton. • Nov. 18, threatening, Route 7, Ferrisburgh. • Nov. 18, citizen assist, Perkins Road, Weybridge. • Nov. 19, animal problem, Sheep Farm Road, Weybridge. • Nov. 19, traffic crash, Route 22A, Shoreham.

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Police investigate a hit-and-run

THE THREE STORY Lionel Train display is one of the highlights of the Henry Sheldon Museum’s Annual Holiday Open House.

Sheldon’s open house set Dec. 2 & 3 MIDDLEBURY — The Sheldon Museum is bursting with creativity and excitement this holiday season. The museum will hold its Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 3, from noon to 4 p.m. Highlights of the open house including the operating train layout, miniature Christmas tree display, festive topiaries and the exhibit “Draw Me a Story – Tell Me a Tale” that celebrates the imagination of 20 esteemed contemporary Vermont children’s book artists/authors. In what has become an annual holiday tradition in Middlebury, the elaborate Lionel trains will once again be on display. Over the years, the assemblage — made possible by a team of volunteer engineers who operate the trains Dec. 2 through Jan. 13 — has grown. It now stands three levels high, with tracks running Lionel O gauge trains, Lionel 027 gauge trains

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and an upper track running HO trains. The backdrop of the green mountains painted by local artist Gayl Braisted adds atmosphere. Last year Gabe the Lamplighter was added to the display. Come see if there is something new this year. Also on view are 20 colorful, decorative miniature Christmas Trees by generous local artists, to be raffled in support of the Sheldon archives. Ornaments featured on the diverse trees will delight children and adults and will enhance the holiday home decorations of the lucky raffle winners. Here’s just a sampling of the fabulous trees: Otter Creek Bakery has decorated a sweet tree full of gingerbread cookies and a bread and cranberry garland; three trees decorated by the volunteers at Round Robin include “Connie’s Feliz Navidad,” a flamboyant, feathers-and-tinsel tree in homage to long-time Round Robin and Sheldon

Museum volunteer Connie Staats; the staff of the National Bank of Middlebury has donated four festive trees; and Sandy Jackson of (some assembly required) titled her tree “What Can You Do with a Piece of Paper?” featuring doves, trees, stars, and snowflake Sliceforms ornaments which are 3D and made using tools found on the company’s website, someassemblyrequired.com. The other trees are just as creative, so be sure to visit the Sheldon during the holiday season to see all of them and buy some raffle tickets. Carols played on the Sheldon’s 1831 piano, and of course the trains all add to this festive event. This year the Middlebury Garden Club has added a whimsical touch to their annual decorations with amusing topiaries. The topiaries will be raffled to support the Sheldon with a drawing on Jan. 16. Admission to the Holiday Open House is by donation.

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MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police were informed on Nov. 16 that an unspecified amount of cash had been stolen from Noonie’s Deli. The matter remains under investigation. In other action last week, Middlebury police: • Helped Rutland police locate a person in the Middlebury area on Nov. 13. • Assisted the Vermont Department for Families and Children in finding a young girl who had left her home without permission on Nov. 13. • Responded to a vehiclepedestrian accident at the intersection of Court and Cross streets on Nov. 13. Police said a vehicle driven by a 34-year-old Salisbury man was turning left from Court Street onto Cross Street when it collided with pedestrian Mark Greenough, 49, of Middlebury. Police said Greenough sustained a head laceration and was treated at Porter Hospital. No one has been cited in connection with the case. • Received a report that a vehicle had bumped a pedestrian on the leg

as he was walking along South Street on Nov. 13. Police said the pedestrian was not injured. • Responded to a noise complaint at a North Pleasant Street home on Nov. 14. • Investigated an illegal dumping complaint in the Cady Road area on Nov. 14. Police said someone had disposed of some paint cans in another person’s dumpster. Police said they have evidence they believe will lead them to the culprit. • Investigated a one-car accident, with minor injuries, at the intersection of East Main Street and Lower Plains Road on Nov. 15. • Responded to a report of a verbal dispute and a fight between some people on the town green off Merchants Row on Nov. 16. Police said the people had cleared the green upon their arrival. • Responded to an accident on Quarry Road on the evening of Nov. 16 that occurred when a vehicle struck, and killed, a buck. • Told some people on Nov. 16 they were not allowed to camp near

the train trestle off Water Street. • Received a report that a student had run away from Middlebury Union Middle School on Nov. 16. • Received a report that a Middlebury Union High School student had allegedly broken another student’s phone on Nov. 16. • Responded to a report of a tenant “screaming and swearing” in a North Pleasant Street apartment on Nov. 17. • Spoke with a tenant of a South Pleasant Street apartment who had allegedly been playing loud music on Nov. 17. • Retrieved a stop sign from Middlebury College Public Safety that had been broken from a local sign post on Nov. 17. • Served a no-trespass notice on a man who had been causing trouble at Two Brothers Tavern on Nov. 18. • Responded to a report of a man allegedly carrying a gun on a Middlebury College bus on College Street on Nov. 19. Police said they found the man, who was not in possession of a gun.

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BRISTOL — On Nov. 8 Bristol police responded to a hit and run on Prince Lane near Mountain Street. Witnesses reported that the vehicle, a silver Subaru Outback, struck a rock wall, lost control, swerved off a graveled area and down a three-foot embankment into a private yard, struck some lawn furniture, and then left the scene. Evidence at the scene indicates that the Subaru sustained frontend damage. Witnesses believe the Subaru was possibly racing with another vehicle through the Shaw’s parking lot when it crashed. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Bristol police at 453-2533. In other recent activity, Bristol police: • Conducted foot patrols along Main Street, Mountain Street and surrounding areas, including Bristol Elementary School, on Nov. 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. • Checked security of Mount Abraham Union High School on Nov. 6, 7, 9 and 12. • Completed fingerprint requests for individuals for volunteer purposes on Nov. 7, 8 and 12. • Began investigating a report received on Nov. 3 that a tire had been slashed on a resident’s car in the overnight hours between Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. The small, white, four-door sedan had been parked on North Street near Pleasant Avenue.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Bristol police at 453-2533. • Completed a local records check for employment purposes on Nov. 6. • Helped secure a door at a district business on Nov. 6. • Recovered a debit card on Nov 7 and left a phone message for the owner. Police then returned the card to the issuing agent. • Checked on the welfare of a local person on Nov. 7. • Were notified of a motor vehicle accident in the driveway of a private residence at around 4:28 p.m. on Nov. 7. Because of the circumstances and location, police did not conduct an investigation. • Conducted a foot patrol on Airport Drive on Nov. 8. • Initiated three investigations into reported truancy-related issues on Nov. 8. • On Nov. 8 took a citizen report of a hit-and-run accident that had occurred several weeks earlier on Main Street. No suspect was identified in the incident, and police completed a report for insurance purposes. • Conducted 30 minutes of town-contracted patrol on Monkton

Monkton MONKTON — It’s that time of year again. Monkton Boy Scout Troop 525 is preparing to make the holiday bright with their handmade wreaths and swags, all made from fresh homegrown Monkton greenery. The Christmas Trees they are selling this year also are from Monkton, freshly cut. The Scouts will be selling their creations at the Monkton Friends Methodist Church, starting on Nov. 25, every weekend until Christmas. Sale hours are Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost for a tree is $30 each. Wreaths vary in price — regular wreaths $15, large wreaths $25, candy cane wreaths $15, Advent wreaths $20, Cross wreaths $20, and swags $10. All wreaths come with bows.

Road on Nov. 8. Police issued one warning and one ticket for speed violations. • Served a relief from abuse order on a local female on Nov. 8. • Received a wallet on Nov. 8 and gave it to its owner. • Responded on Nov. 8 to Park Place and School Street, where a tractor-trailer driver was unable to make a turn because of parked cars. A parked vehicle was moved, and the truck proceeded through. • Attended a training in Burlington on Nov. 9. • Responded to a local address for a reported juvenile problem on Nov. 9. The situation resolved itself before police arrived. • Handed over a lost wallet to its owner on Nov. 9. • Conducted 30 minutes of traffic enforcement on Monkton and Burpee roads on Nov. 9. Police issued one warning for speeding. • Mediated a disagreement between a juvenile and an adult on Nov. 10. • Responded to a low-hanging wire on Spring Street on Nov. 10. Police deployed a traffic cone and orange tape to warn and divert motorists, and called the appropriate utility company to repair the utility line. • On Nov. 10 received information from a concerned local resident regarding an incident that occurred in another jurisdiction.

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November 23, 2017

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Lisa Sprague prepares for the annual Vergennes Union Elementary School Winter Holiday Fair on Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with a few of her helpers. Pictured from left: Kira Emmons, Tryphene Miguel (back), Hannah Botala (front), and Brody McGuire. INDEPENDENT PHOTO / TRENT CAMPBELL

Holiday fairs light up with community support

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et ready because this is the week — the week when holiday cheer becomes socially acceptable for the season. Holiday songs will start flooding the radio waves, twinkle lights will coat evergreens and homes, community meals will fill bellies and warm hearts, and the shopping begins.

BY ELSIE LYNN PARINI

Some will flock to the box stores on Black Friday to fight crowds, lines and grab some deals, while others will sample the area craft fairs and artisan markets to look for handmade gifts and support local artists. If you like to keep it local, you’re in luck, because

Addison County has its fair share of holiday craft shows.

“I have a deep love for children and crafts,” the Addison resident said.

The Vergennes Union Elementary School Winter Holiday Fair is one example. Lisa Sprague has organized and led this event for the past 17 years. This year, the Holiday Fair will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at VUES at 43 East St., which coincides with the Holiday Stroll in Vergennes (also Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) and Breakfast with Santa at the high school (from 7:30-10 a.m.)

It all started in the mid-1990s, when Sprague started working for the after-school program. She took over heading the program after Rosemary Mueller retired from VUES.

Sprague has been working at VUES for the past 26 years. She started in food and custodial services, and now manages food service. So how did she end up as point of the Holiday Fair?

“At the time, the budget for doing activities after school was very limited,” Sprague said. “Janet Seaburg (a now retired art teacher from VUES) and I felt that with a little effort on our part, we could do and offer so much more for the students than just simple crafts.” So, as crafters themselves, they decided to SEE HOLIDAY ON PAGE 3

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launch the first VUES Winter Holiday Fair, with all proceeds benefiting the after-school program.

girls work together, bond and relax after school and have fun.” This year the BRAT class has nine students (boys and girls) and a few BRAT alumni who come to help out. Each year, the BRATs play a big part in the craft fair.

After the first year’s success with over 50 vendors, the event quickly became an annual tradition and a way for the community to show their support of the after-school program.

“They help set up, some take down afterwards and act as elves during the craft fair, selling raffle tickets, being servers and running food for the vendors who can’t leave their booths, and they’re the meet and

“As the show progressed over the years it became apparent that it was an important community event,” Sprague said, who took over for Seaburg after she retired. “We created a venue for community crafters to come together to sell their products, as well as a place where students could help to raise funds to give back.”

did you know?

Four years ago, VUES received a 21st Century grant (federal funds administered through Vermont) which boosted the after-school program.

greeters at the front door,” Sprague said.

The program, now called VUES Fusion Expanded Learning Program (or Fusion for short), is run by Director of After School and Summer Services Tara Brooks. It serves the elementary and middle school. “Before, the after-school program wasn’t school or center based,” said Brooks, a mom herself with three daughters in the Vergennes school system. “There used to be about 15-20 kids in the program… now we are able to have enrichment activities for kids after school 29 weeks of the school year, five days a week, with four to five different activities per day… Last year we served 99 percent of the elementary school.” “It is a great program,” Sprague agreed. “It provides multiple, daily classes for students, ranging from sewing, dance, art classes, cooking, commercials, GEO Bee, Rock Band, Animal Craft, Jazz Band, Dungeons and Dragons, yearbook and much, much more.” Sprague still helps with the after-school program and runs a weekly BRAT class she started back in the late ’90s. No, she’s not insulting the kids… BRAT stands for Buddies Really Awesome Together. “It started with a group of about 10 fifth- and sixth-grade girls,” Sprague explained. “This class allowed the girls to do more involved projects like cooking, sewing quilts and time consuming projects that little ones couldn’t accomplish. It was very successful as it let the

| ARTS+LEISURE | Thursday, November 23, 2017 — PAGE 3 at VUES for the past 16 years as a para educator and has worked alongside Sprague in the afterschool program, isn’t a crafty person. But she started helping Sprague as soon as the Holiday Fair started. “We’ve been friends for years, she lets me know when she needs something and we get it done,” said Castillo. “We work well together,” Sprague echoed. “She does all the little things, and we all know you can’t do something like this alone.”

TO GET INTO THE VUES WINTER HOLIDAY FAIR YOU MUST BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM FOR THE LOCAL FOOD SHELF OR ANIMAL SHELTER. LAST YEAR, FOOD TO FILL 18 BOXES WAS DONATED.

“I like being with a group of kids who like to do the same thing,” said Brody McGuire, a fifth-grader and first-year BRAT. “I love helping,” said Tryphene Miguel, also a fifthgrader and first-year BRAT. Cooking, creativity, hanging out, learning while you’re having fun and crafts, were other things fellow BRATs listed as their favorite parts of the afterschool class. Along with the BRATs/elves and Seaburg (who still volunteers every year), Sprague has the help of Millie-Jean Castillo. Castillo, a Vergennes resident who’s been working

Indeed. Sprague starts in August lining up vendors and planning for the first-Saturday-of-December event. She recruits volunteers like Pam Dodge (a retired school teacher) who has been helping for many years in the kitchen. Dodge accepts food donations, prepares the hot lunch and manages the concession stand. “Even though I have been doing this for years, it is always a breath-holding thing until it is completed,” Sprague said. “It takes many hours (and countless volunteers) but in the end it is all worth it.” So mark your calendars for next Saturday, Dec. 2, and get into the holiday spirit at the annual VUES Winter Holiday Fair. Don’t forget a non-perishable food item for the Vergennes food shelf or animal shelter as your entry fee.

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IN TOWN Film festival kicks off Winter Screening Series

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he Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival is proud to present “Menashe,” the first film in its monthly Winter Screening Series, on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m., at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury.

Set within the New York Hasidic community in Borough Park, Brooklyn, “Menashe” follows the title character, a kind but hapless grocery clerk, as he tries to maintain custody of his son Rieven after his wife, Lea, passes away. Because they live in a tradition-bound culture that requires a mother present in every home, Rieven is given to his married uncle, the brother of his deceased mother, a strict and unyielding man. But Menashe’s Rabbi decides to

grant him one week to spend with Rieven prior to Lea’s memorial service. Their time together offers Menashe a final chance to prove to his skeptical community that he can be a capable parent. Shot entirely within the Hasidic community depicted in the film, and one of the only movies to be performed in Yiddish in nearly 70 years, “Menashe” is a warm, lifeaffirming look at the universal bonds between father and son that also sheds unusual light on an insular and intensely private community. Based largely on the real life of Hasidic star Menashe Lustig, the film is a strikingly authentic. Shalom Goldman, Pardon Tillinghast Professor of Religion at Middlebury College will introduce the film and hold a Q&A following the screening.

“Menashe” will screen at the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury on Sunday, Dec. 3, the first of the MNFF’s six-film Winter Screening Series.

Tickets are $12 or $60 for the sixfilm series pass (plus preservation fees). Tickets may be purchased at townhallteater.org, by calling (802) 382-9222, at the box office (MondaySaturday, 12-5 p.m.) or at the door.

Up next in the Winter Screening Series is “California Typewriter,” Doug Nichol’s documentary featuring Tom Hanks, David McCullough and the late Sam Shepard. Sunday, Jan. 7, at 2 p.m.

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IN TOWN

Get ready for snow with Warren Miller’s new film “Line of Descent” showing at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury next week.

PHOTO / JAY DASH

New Warren Miller film shreds Town Hall Theater

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or 68 years, ski families have cheered on the official kickoff to winter with the ski film company that started it all and this year is no different. This fall, don’t miss Warren Miller’s “Line of Descent,” presented by Volkswagen. If there’s one thing Warren Miller Entertainment has learned in seven decades of making ski films, it’s that snow riders are a family — one big tribe comprised of many smaller ones. Familial rites are passed down

through generations. Skier roots grow deep in high mountain soil. As the family grows, the traditions grow richer… and this year is deeper and fresher than ever. Welcome winter with this flick at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater on Nov. 29-30, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15-18. For more info call the theater at (802) 382-9222 or visit warrenmiller.com.

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CALENDAR

ARTS

ART OPENING IN BRISTOL. Friday, Dec. 1, 5-9 p.m., ARTSight, 6 South St. Opening reception for the new exhibit “Fire and Light.” Chocolate treats and warm beverages served, and Celtic Harpist, Bo Price, playing in the gallery. Free. 802-9891333.

BOOKS

INDIES FIRST DAY IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Nov. 25, all day, the Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. A nationwide celebration of independent bookstores. John Vincent of A Revolutionary Press will be printing an exclusive Vermont Book Shop piece. See how the press operates and take a turn starting at 11 a.m. At 2 p.m., Middlebury natives Kim Smith Spensley (author)

and Heather Murray Bellanca (illustrator) will present “A Hound’s Holiday Storytime” with music by Vermont musician Steve Spensley and games that would have been part of a family gathering in the late 1800s and early 1900s. JASON CHIN IN MIDDLEBURY. Monday, Nov. 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ilsley Public Library Community Room. Children’s book author and illustrator, Jason Chin combines imaginative storytelling with intriguing science to create books that both enchant and educate. Chin will give a presentation about his newest book “Grand Canyon” and sign books. BOOK DISCUSSION IN SHOREHAM. Thursday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. A discussion of Jaqueline Woodson’s “Brown Girl

Holiday Happenings BRANDON MEMORY TREE LIGHTING IN BRANDON. Sunday, Nov. 26, 3:30 p.m., in front of Brandon Town Hall, Conant Sq. Donate $1 for a light to remember loved ones in this annual Brandon holiday tradition. More info at 802-247-6401 or brandon.org. HOLIDAY CRAFT WORKSHOP IN BRANDON. Saturday, Dec. 2, 9-11 a.m., Furnace Brook Wesleyan Church, 1895 Forest Dale Rd. Advent wreath making, children’s activities. Free.

BRIDPORT HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR IN BRIDPORT. Friday, Nov. 24, and Saturday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Masonic Hall, Middle Rd. Over 50 crafters with handcrafted merchandise. More info contact Barbara Wagner at 802-758-2420 or barbw49@yahoo.com.

BRISTOL “STAR OF WONDER” CHRISTMAS MARKETPLACE IN BRISTOL. Friday, Dec. 1, 1-5 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Ambrose Church, 11 School St. Featuring a craft shop, bakeshop, mercy creation gift

shop, doll and jewelry shop, Wonder jars, silent auction, attic treasures, raffles and more. Silver Tea at 2:30 p.m. (Friday only). CHOCOLATE WALK IN BRISTOL. Friday, Dec. 1, 5 p.m., locations around town. More info at Bristol Core’s Facebook page. Part of Bristol’s Cool Yule celebration. TANDEM HOLIDAY MARKET IN BRISTOL. Friday, Dec. 1, 5-9 p.m., Tandem Market, 26 Main St. Two dozen vendors will sell their wares at three unique locations on Main Street, including the Tandem, Bristol Bakery & Cafe, and Vermont Tree Goods. More info at 802-734-4236 or 802-760-6076. FLASHLIGHT CANDY CANE HUNT IN BRISTOL. Friday, Dec. 1, 6 p.m., town green. Santa has hidden candy canes all around the park. Bring a flashlight and help find them. Meet Santa at the corner near the veterans’ memorial. MEMORY TREE LIGHTING IN BRISTOL. Friday. Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m., gazebo, town green. Lights on the tree represent memories of loved ones during the holiday season.

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Dreaming.” This Vermont Reads title is available for borrowing at the Platt Memorial Library. The book discussion will conclude with light refreshments.

DANCE

MIDDLEBURY AFRICAN MUSIC AND DANCE ENSEMBLE PERFORMS IN MIDDLEBURY. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. The music of this student ensemble demonstrates the study of many musical Africanisms: complex polyphony, musical conversation, structured improvisation, recurrent patterns, layered ostinati, timbral variety, and tonal variations. Damascus Kafumbe, director. Free. More info at middlebury. edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

FILM

THE BOW WOW FILM FESTIVAL IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Nov 25, 2 and 5 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. A collection of short films devoted entirely to dogs. Proceeds will benefit THT and Homeward Bound. Tickets adults $10/ CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Music, presentations and reading of names. Bulbs may be purchased for $5 each at the Recreation Office or Town Office in Holley Hall by Nov. 27. More info at 802-453-5885. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR IN BRISTOL. Saturday, Dec. 2, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Bristol Federated Church, 37 North St. Baked goodies sale, homemade crafts, attic treasures, and assorted gift baskets silent auction. Santa arrives at 10 a.m. A homemade lunch will be served. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR IN BRISTOL. Saturday, Dec. 2, 9-2 p.m., First Baptist Church of Bristol, 10 Park Sr. Come shop the craft and baked food tables, attic treasures, silent auction items, and baskets filled with great things. Buy lunch to eat-in or take out. HOLIDAY CARDMAKING FOR ADULTS IN BRISTOL. Saturday. Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., ARTSight, 6 South St. Make your own holiday cards. Materials provided. Free. 802- 989-1333.

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children 12 and under $5. More info at 802-3829222 or townhalltheater.org.

Western Star, accompanied on piano and organ by Ronald Romano and George Matthew Jr. Free.

WARREN MILLER’S “LINE OF DESCENT” ON SCREEN IN MIDDLEBURY. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m., and Thursday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The latest film by a ski film icon. Get excited for winter. Tickets $15$18. Tickets may be purchased at townhalltheater. org, 802-382-9222, at the THT box office, or at the door Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. or one hour before show time.

MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY WIND ENSEMBLE WINTER CONCERT IN BRISTOL. Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m., Mt. Abraham Union High School/Middle School, 220 Airport Dr. A special offering for Bristol this year. Ken Weston has written an arrangement of Verdi’s music: the Prelude to “I Masnadieri,” featuring his daughter Alice as euphonium soloist. Ken’s grandson Niles and Alice’s husband Steve also play in the group. Also music by Clifton Williams, Duke Ellington, and a salute to Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus. Jerome Shedd conducts.

“MENASHE” ON SCREEN IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The MNFF Winter Film Series offers this film about a widower within Brooklyn’s ultraorthodox and quite insular Jewish community who battles for custody of his son. Performed entirely in Yiddish [with English subtitles], the film intimately explores the nature of faith and the price of parenthood. Tickets $12/$60 season pass, available at 802-382-9222, townhalltheater. org, at the box office Monday-Saturday noon-5 p.m., or at the door.

JUST FOR FUN

LU.LU CHOCOLATE WALK MARKET IN BRISTOL. Friday, Dec. 1, 5-9 p.m., Lu.Lu, 11 Main St. Delicious ice cream, cocktails from Stonecutter Spirits, and food courtesy of Mary’s Restaurant. Free. 802-3180883.

LECTURE

“DOUGLAS ANDERSON: HIS UNPREDICTABLE PATH TO TOWN HALL THEATER” TALK IN MIDDLEBURY. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 3:30 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Spanning several careers, from playwright to college professor to opera director to a stint as the head writer on a television soap opera, Anderson will talk about his various careers as well as the joys and challenges that come with running a small-town performing arts center. Free, open to the public and handicap accessible. More info contact Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@ residenceottercreek.com.

MUSIC

WOODCHUCK’S REVENGE PERFORMS IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, Nov. 26, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. A performing group of three friends who have combined their lifelong love of music to offer their audiences an eclectic and refreshing mix of traditional and contemporary folksongs played with spirit and an old time country sensibility. Free, open to the public and handicap accessible. More info contact Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220 or pryan@ residenceottercreek.com. Part of The Residence’s Sunday Music Series. VOCAL RECITAL BY JACK DESBOIS IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, Nov. 30, 12:15-12:45 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, on the town green. DesBois will sing arias from Handel’s Messiah, and selections from his own epic, The

GEORGE WINSTON PERFORMS IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater. An evening of acoustic piano music from the wellknown musician. Tickets $55, available at 802382-9222, townhalltheater.org, at the box office Monday-Saturday noon-5 p.m., or at the door. LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. Powerhouse vocalist Laura Thomas and Middlebury College graduate joins the Grift to recreate the sounds of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and the rest of this iconic rock band. Tickets $8, available at the door. MIRO SPRAGUE QUARTET IN BRANDON. Friday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. The Miro Sprague Quartet is a dynamic jazz ensemble performing original music and arrangements with an emphasis on melodic clarity, deep grooves, and creative improvisation. Tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info at 802-247-4295, info@brandon-music.net or brandon-music.net. IMANI WINDS PERFORM IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Come hear this Grammy-nominated quintet on their 20th Anniversary Tour. Tickets: $28 adults/$22 Middlebury College faculty, staff, emeriti, and alumni/$10 youth 18 and under/$6 Middlebury College students, available at 802-443-MIDD (6433) or middlebury.edu/arts/tickets.

a variety of vocal and instrument parts. Musicians, please bring a stand. Susanne Peck will conduct. Info: info@mcmcvt.org. DADDY LONG LEGS ON STAGE IN RIPTON. Saturday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House, 1305 Rt. 125. Open mic followed by featured performers. $10 general admission/$15 generous admission/$3 kids under 12. Doors open at 7 p.m. Open mic sign-up and info at 802-3889782 or rcch.org. RUPERT WATES IN BRANDON. Saturday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Wates returns to Brandon Music to debut material from his brand new CD, ‘The Lights Of Paris,’ a showcase for his brand of original, acoustic, melodic art/folk, with flavors of jazz and vaudeville. Tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info at 802-247-4295, info@brandon-music. net or brandon-music.net. HORSE TRADERS IN VERGENNES. Saturday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. A well-loved local rock ban will play as part of Hired Hand Brewing’s Opera House Music Series.

THEATER “MIDDLETOWN” ON STAGE IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, Nov. 30, and Friday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theater, Chateau Rd., Middlebury College. Inspired by “Our Town,” the play is about the “need for love and forgiveness, the search for meaning in life, and the long, lonely ache of disappointment.” Awarded the inaugural Horton Foote Award for Most Promising New Play of 2010. Tickets $15 general public/$12 Middlebury College staff & ID holders/$6 students. DIE ZAUBERFLOTE LIVE IN HD IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Dec. 2, 1 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The MET’s music director emeritus James Levine conducts the full-length German version of Mozart’s magical fable, with production by Julie Taymor. A free talk will be given in the studio in the lower level at 12:15 p.m. Tickets, adults $24/students $10, available at 802382-9222, townhalltheater.org, at the box office Monday-Saturday noon-5 p.m., or at the door.

MAIDEN VERMONT IN VERGENNES. Saturday, Dec. 2, 1-1:30 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. An a capella serenade to those gathered in the lobby. Part of Vergennes Holiday Stroll festivities. ORCHESTRAL CAROLING PARTY IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2-4 p.m., Congregational Church of Middlebury. Come sing or play your instrument at the 4th Annual Middlebury Community Music Center Orchestral Caroling Party. Vocal and Instrumental Parts will be available for

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Meet the chef

Chris Reck from Route 7 Pie Company in Vergen

T

he first step was to figure out, do people want my pies?” Chris Reck told the Independent in a 2016 interview. The Vergennes resident and founder of the Route 7 Pie Company determined that the answer was a firm and resounding “yes.”

BY EMMA COTTON

A year later, Route 7 Pies are more popular than ever.

Before embarking on his pieselling venture, Reck made pies for family and holiday occasions. But then, he saw a program on Vermont Public Television chronicling the stories of small pie vendors, and he decided to try something more elaborate than home cooking. Soon after, he showed up at the Vergennes Farmers Market with his wife, Sandy, and a dozen freshly made pies they had baked together. Since then, the pies have consistently been selling out. “It was clear after the first and second week that people really wanted pies,” Chris Reck said. Pie making is strictly a hobby for Reck, who is also the president of Direct Design, a marketing company in Burlington. Still, the 15 pies he makes every weekend suck up about 12 hours of his time. And on top of that, the Recks took over management of the Vergennes Farmers Market last fall. The winter market, which they piloted with success last season, started this past Saturday, Nov. 18, at Kennedy Brothers on North Main Street (but will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, and will reopen Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-noon, during the Vergennes Holiday Stroll). While they started their pie business to immerse themselves in the Vergennes community, the Farmers Market was an even bigger step toward that goal. “Part of the Vergennes City Plan is to energize the North End of the city, and we wanted to be part of that,” Reck said. “It’s not just about selling things; it’s about making the city more livable.” At this winter’s market, Route 7 Pies will be selling holiday flavors like maple pumpkin, apple and pecan. They’ll also bring back another favorite: “pop-tarts,” or hand pies. “Not only do we do sweet ones, which are really successful, but we also have savory ones, like ham and cheese,” Reck said. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

A close-up of a pie made by Chris Reck of the Route 7 Pie Company in Vergennes.

WHERE DO YOU BUY YOUR PIES?

Power to the people who spend the time making a pie from scratch. For those who want to take bakin Thanksgiving to-do list, here are a few of our readers’ favorite bakers in Addison County**.

CAKETASTIC CONFECTIONS

(802) 897-5160

Based in Vergennes Phone: (802) 349-5724

LOCAL SOURCE

FERRISBURGH BAKE SHOP 2707 Route 7 Ferrisburgh, Vt. (802) 877-2100

GILFEATHERS 3177 Route 7 Ferrisburgh, Vt. (802) 870-7315

HALFWAY HOUSE RESTAURANT 450 VT Route 22A Shoreham, Vt.

Based in Middlebury localsourcevt.com (802) 458-7016

OTTER CREEK BAKERY 14 College Street Middlebury, Vt. (802) 388-3371

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“IT WAS CLEAR AFTER THE FIRST AND SECOND WEEK THAT PEOPLE REALLY WANTED PIES... I’M WORKING ON COMBINATIONS THAT PEOPLE REALLY LIKE AND DON’T THINK OF THEMSELVES” — Chris Reck

The baker keeps his process simple, following a timehonored recipe and sticking to what works. “I’m purposefully doing nothing that’s super complicated,” Reck said. SANDY AND CHRIS RECK

Still, several key steps make for a particularly flaky crust and flavorful filling. For the crust, he uses a combination of shortening and butter, both of which are kept chilled in the freezer until they are used. The filling is made of entirely fresh, never-frozen ingredients, which Reck purchases locally whenever possible. “I’m working on combinations that people really like and don’t think of themselves,” he said. “They’re just combinations that would be difficult to pull off when you’re making one pie. It’s kind of like making Chinese food at home — it’s really hard because you need so many ingredients. When I make 15, I can afford to get large quantities of things and make interesting combinations.” With five-star ratings on Facebook, these bakers are receiving some loving attention. “Grabbed an apple pie at the farmer’s market a few weeks ago and was very impressed,” one reviewer wrote. “I had to bring it to work the next day to share, because I feared I would devour the whole thing myself in less than 24 hours.” “The crust was absolutely perfect, the peaches and blueberries were so fresh and tasty and the crumble on top tied everything together,” wrote another. And around town, the Reck’s endeavor has earned him a new title. “I walk down the street, and people will say, ‘Hey, it’s the pie guy!’” he said. “Getting to know the community has been the biggest benefit that we’ve gotten out of it. Though the operation doesn’t have a website for online ordering, loyal followers — of which Reck has accrued many — can order Route 7 Pies on its Facebook page. Pies can also be ordered by calling (802) 233-9180, or in person at the Vergennes Farmers Market.

DINE THE UNITED WAY United Way of Addison County P.O. Box 555 Middlebury, VT 05753

802.388.7189 www.UnitedWayAddisonCounty.org For 50 years United Way of Addison County has been providing food resources for this community. This year, don’t just go out to eat, go out to eat AND feed another. When you dine at these restaurants during Dine the United Way, a portion of your meal sales will come back to UWAC. We will then turn that money around to support the programs and services in our community working to fight hunger. Don’t see your favorite local restaurant? Encourage them to give UWAC a call!

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2017 Green Peppers Restaurant 10 Washington St Middlebury 10% of proceeds on 10/15-11/13 Mondays

The Storm Café 3 Mill St. Middlebury 10% of proceeds on 11/7-10 Breakfast/Lunch

Bobcat Café 5 Main St. Bristol 20% food sales on 11/15

KB Café/Kennedy Brothers 11 Main St. Vergennes 5% of proceeds on 10/15-11/25 Tuesdays

Morgan’s Tavern (at Middlebury Inn) 14 Court Square, Middlebury 15% of proceeds on 11/8-10 388-4961

Jessica’s at Swift House 25 Stewart Lane, Middlebury $1 for every person who dines from November 15 to 25

Stone Leaf Teahouse 111 Maple St. Middlebury $1 donated from every Chai tea sold on Fridays 10/20-12/1

Hatch 31 31 Main St. Bristol 10% of proceeds on 11/14-18

Fire & Ice Restaurant 26 Seymour St. Middlebury 10% of proceeds on 11/16, 11/21

Mary’s Inn at Baldwin Creek 1868 North 116 Road, Bristol 100% of proceeds from “United in Dessert” sold 11/1-17

Mister Up’s Restaurant & Bar 25 Bakery Lane Middlebury 15% of proceeds on 11/15

Tourterelle Restaurant & Inn 3629 Ethan Allen Highway New Haven 5% of proceeds on 11/22,24,25

Daily Chocolate 7 Green St. Vergennes VT 10% of proceeds on 11/7-11

American Flatbread 137 Maple St. Middlebury $2 small/$3 large breads sold 11/15

Grapevine Grill 610 US Rt. 7, Middlebury 5% of total sales on 11/25 with matching donation from Grapevine’s owners.

Join us for some fun, great food, and support your local United Way. For more information, please visit www.UnitedWayAddisonCounty.org

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EXHIBITS A STORY OF ART. On exhibit Sept. 5-Dec. 10, featuring the gifts and bequests from collector Charles Moffett — a Middlebury alumnus from the Class of 1967 — and his widow Lucinda Herrick. The Middlebury College Museum of Art, located in the Mahaney Center for the Arts, Route 30, Middlebury. (802) 443-5007 or museum.middlebury.edu. BRIDGE WHARF RAFT. On exhibit Oct. 25-Dec. 2, featuring large wood relief sculptures by Paul Bowen. BigTown Gallery, 245 Main St, Vergennes. (802) 349-0979 or bigtowngallery.com. DRAW ME A STORY, TELL ME A TALE. On exhibit June 13-Jan. 13, 2018, featuring original artwork, sketches and more from 17 Vermont children’s book illustrators/authors. Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park Street, Middlebury. (802) 388-2117 or henrysheldonmuseum.org. DRIVING THE BACK ROADS: IN SEARCH OF OLD-TIME VERMONTERS. On exhibit, Sept. 23-Jan. 6, featuring photographs and stories by Ethan Hubbard. Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St, Middlebury. (802) 388-4964 or vermontfolklifecenter.org. FIRE AND LIGHT. An opening reception will be held Friday, Dec. 1, 5-9 p.m. Enjoy chocolate treats, warm beverages and music by Celtic Harpist, Bo Price. Free. ARTSight, 6 South St., Bristol. (802) 989-1333. GINGERBREAD HOUSES. On exhibit Dec. 1-Dec. 22, featuring handmade gingerbread houses. Come vote for your favorite. An opening reception will be held Friday, Dec. 1, 4-6 p.m. Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St. (802) 388-4964 or vermontfolklifecenter.org.

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tephanie Stouffer has a special holiday exhibit of her original paintings and commercial products on view at The Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon. The show “Holiday Legacy” opened Nov. 17 and will run through Dec. 31. During her 35-year career, Stouffer created over 430 paintings for the international card company Caspari, of which approximately 75 percent were used for their boxed holiday cards and related products like napkins, wrapping paper, and plates. Chances are you’ve seen, if not purchased, one of her designs before.

Stouffer describes her portrayal of Santa as a “nostalgic, red robed character with a flamboyant mustache.” He is often shown interacting in a loving way with animals, a signature element in Stouffer’s designs. Come meet Stouffer on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m., while you view the exhibit. This meet-and-greet coincides with Brandon’s Moonlight Madness event, so visitors will also be able to shop for the holidays, take advantage of special deals, get a fabulous meal provided by SoundBite’s chef Vicky Regia, and more. For more info visit cmacvt.org.

HOLIDAY SHOW. On exhibit Nov. 18-Dec. 31, featuring work by 22 area artists in a variety of mediums and genres. Jackson Gallery at Town Hall Theater, Middlebury. (802) 382-9222 or townhalltheater.org. LAND AND LENS: PHOTOGRAPHERS ENVISION THE ENVIRONMENT. On exhibit Sept. 15-Dec. 10, featuring 71 photographs spanning the mid19th century to the present day. The Middlebury College Museum of Art, located in the Mahaney Center for the Arts, Route 30, Middlebury. (802) 443-5007 or museum.middlebury.edu. SMALL WORKS. On exhibit for the month of November, featuring small works inspired by the holiday season by a variety of artists. Edgewater Gallery at the Falls, 1 Mill Street, Middlebury. (802) 458-0098 or edgewatergallery-vt.com. ROSE AND POMEGRANATE. On exhibit Oct. 19-Nov. 26, featuring liberated quilt-making by Gwen Marston. Northern Daughters Fine Art Gallery, 221 Main St, Vergennes. (802) 877-2173 or northerndaughters.com. THE ART OF WORD. On exhibit Sept. 1-Dec. 31, featuring art by Lily Hinrichsen, Karla Van Vliet, Rachel Baird, Basha Miles, Annie Perkins and Reagh Greenleaf, Jr. By appointment only. ARTSight Gallery, 6 South Street, Bristol. (802) 989-1333 or lilyhinrichsen@gmail.com. THE SOVIET CENTURY: 100 YEARS OF THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION. On exhibit Sept. 22-Dec. 10, featuring highlights from the museum’s holdings of Russian art. The Middlebury College Museum of Art, Route 30, Middlebury. (802) 443-3168 or museum.middlebury.edu. WINTER IN VERMONT. On exhibit, Nov. 3-Jan. 3, 2018. Featuring an ensemble show of season-appropriate artwork. The show includes a Christmas tree full of ornaments (for sale). Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center St, Brandon. (802) 247-4956 or brandonartistsguild.org.

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MUSIC Imani Winds plays at Mahaney Center for the Arts DIVERSE WOODWIND QUINTET CELEBRATES ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH CONCERT IN MIDDLEBURY

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the group is enriching the traditional wind quintet repertoire while meaningfully bridging American, European, African and Latin American traditions.

live music WOODCHUCKS REVENGE. Sunday, Nov. 26, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, Middlebury. JACK DESBOIS. Thursday, Nov. 30, 12:15 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Middlebury. MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY WIND ENSEMBLE. Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School, Bristol. GEORGE WINSTON. Friday, Dec. 1, Town Hall Theater, Middlebury. LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE. Friday, Dec 1, 7:30 p.m., Marquis Theater, Middlebury. MIRO SPRAGUE QUARTET. Friday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

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The group’s touring schedule has taken them across the globe. In the U.S., they have performed in the nation’s major concert venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, and Disney Hall, to name a few. Their extensive international tours have included stops in China, Singapore, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Europe. The group continues its Legacy Commissioning Project, commissioning and premiering new works for wind quintet written by a variety of composers of diverse musical backgrounds. The current season will include premieres by Valerie Coleman, Reena Esmail, Nkeiru Okoye, Courtney Bryan, and Pulitzer Prize winner Henry Threadgill. Catch The Imani Winds next on Friday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m., in Robison Hall at the Mahaney Center for the Arts, in Middlebury. Tickets are $28 for adults; $22 for Middlebury College faculty, staff, emeriti and alumni; $10 for youth 18 and under; and $6 for Middlebury College students. Call (802)-443-MIDD (6433) or visit middlebury.edu/arts/tickets for more info.

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the movie MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS — RUNNING TIME: 1:54 — RATING: PG-13 Kenneth Branagh has remade the iconic “Murder on the Orient Express” with mediocre results. Agatha Christie’s 1934 book has rafts of loyalists who are usually skeptical when books, movies, and now TV shows are patterned on it. This time, they’re right, but most of us will go anyway. The plot is irresistible for writers, filmmakers and movie lovers. What’s more fun than legendary detective Hercule Poirot on a train as he tries to discover who among 13 strangers has killed a man in their car? Let’s take a look at the good, the bad and the ugly. The sight of it is rivetingly beautiful. The train leaves the station in light snow that grows heavier as it moves into the storm. We are treated to prolonged shots of the silver sleeper plowing through the white snowdrifts until an avalanche knocks a car off the track. Cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos delivers the beauty of the train roaring through the blizzard. The magic of any train is its movement; that’s what they do and it’s why they are loved. The movement of the Orient Express seems to wrap the train in the mystery that is unfolding inside as Poirot questions the murder suspects. The derailment in this version stops not only the train but turns the questioning into something bordering on job interviews in a cramped space. The magic is gone. Suspense is absent. Poirot questions the tangle of strangers deftly but what they reveal about themselves has a dull feel. We watch as a fine cast is fed dialogue which they deliver in contemporary accents that undercut the atmosphere and the story. We want this to be 1934 when trains were the apex of travel. Don’t modernize it. We watch Michelle Pfeiffer, Johnny Depp, Willem Dafoe, Derek Jacobi, Lucy Boynton Judi Dench, and other good actors as they struggle to become characters against the odds director Branagh has laid on them.

Kenneth Branagh in Murder on the Orient Express (2017).

The stilted questioning in the silent train seems in the stillness like a narrow hotel corridor. They try, but this part of this story is doomed. In a welcome exception, Branagh, the actor, creates an interesting Poirot. Anyone who plays this famous fictional guy is welcome to create a new portrait of him as long as it includes the detective’s passion for truth along with his vain, intuitive, stylish, tough self. It is always fun to watch Poirot as he sifts through the lies that surround him. And the new mustache is Branagh’s personal quirk. He continues a fine tradition of bringing his own version of Poirot alive from Agatha Christie’s pages. Is anything as romantic as a train moving through the snow? No, but beautiful filming doesn’t make up for the oddly dull search for the murderer. There is one perfect solution: go see it and thrill to the sight of the train moving through the blizzard. When the train is stuck, just leave. Go out for dinner and discuss the beautiful first hour. — Reviewed by Joan Ellis

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HOLIDAY STROLL IN VERGENNES. Saturday, Dec. 2, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., various locations around downtown.

a.m.-3 p.m., American Legion, 49 Wilson Rd. Mountain View 4-H group hosts over 20 tables of handmade crafts, a bake sale and Christmas tree sale to benefit the 4H kids. RSVP OF ADDISON COUNTY HANDMADE CARD AND ORNAMENT DROP-OFF IN MIDDLEBURY. Wednesday, Nov 29, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Thursday, Nov 30, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Middlebury Recreation Center, 154 Creek Rd. Join RSVP in making the season brighter for area seniors by dropping off seasonal cards, ornaments and cookies to be delivered to over 200 seniors through the Meals on Wheels and Senior Meal Programs. More info at 802388-7044. I SPY CONTEST IN MIDDLEBURY. Dec. 1-31, downtown. Try to find the hidden ornaments in 10 store windows in downtown Middlebury and be entered to win $100 in Middlebury Money.

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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA IN VERGENNES. Saturday, Dec. 2, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Vergennes Union High School Cafeteria, 50 Monkton Rd. Eat the most important meal of the day and have a chat with Santa. GIFT BASKET SILENT AUCTION IN VERGENNES. Saturday, Dec. 2, all day, Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Baskets will be on display to bid on. All proceeds from help the Friends of the Bixby Library. Part of Vergennes Holiday Stroll festivities. WINTER HOLIDAY FAIR IN VERGENNES. Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Vergennes Union Elementary School, 43 East St. Come to this holiday fair to benefit the VUES after school Fusion program. More than 60 vendors. Entry fee is a non-perishable food item to donate to the local food shelf or animal shelter.

BE YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CHARACTER IN MIDDLEBURY. Dec 1-31, downtown. Ever wonder what you’d look like as a snowman or a gingerbread girl? Pose for a picture with an adorable assortment of character cutouts around town. HOT COCOA HUT IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Cannon Park. Take a break from shopping and have a cup of hot cocoa from the Hot Cocoa Hut. It’s 25 cents for a cup with all the fixings. SANTA ARRIVES IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Dec. 2, 9:45 a.m., downtown. Welcome Santa as he arrives via fire truck for two spins over the Cross St. Bridge and up Main St. He’ll settle in at the Middlebury Inn from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. There will also be free horse and wagon rides through Middlebury. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., abnd Sunday, Dec. 3, noon-4 p.m., Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. Enjoy the elaborate model train layout, carols played on the Sheldon’s 1831 piano, and a miniature Christmas tree raffle. featuring 20 creative trees decorated by local artists. More info at 802-388-2117 or HenrySheldonMuseum.org. MAKE YOUR OWN GRAHAM CRACKER GINGERBREAD HOUSE IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Meeting Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Stop in to create your own edible abode. GIFT-WRAPPING STATION IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Dec. 2, 12-4 p.m., 44 Main St. Anything purchased in Middlebury can be wrapped for free. COMMUNITY ADVENT WREATH-MAKING IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Dec. 2, 4 p.m., Middlebury United Methodist Church. Join the fourth annual Advent wreathmaking event. All supplies provided. Refreshments and holiday music as well. DESSERT AND SILENT AUCTION OF GOODS AND SERVICES IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, Dec. 3, 6:30-8 p.m.,

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Very Merry Middlebury kicks off the holidays Dec. 2

There’s a lot to do in Addison County for the holidays. Take a look at this guide, take a deep breath, and dive in. ~ Happy Holidays from all of us at the Addison Independent.

For complete rules see the “I Spy” display in the Vermont Book Shop window. It’s free to enter and the contest runs through Dec. 31. As you walk through downtown and want to create a holiday memory or snap a seasonal photo to send your friends and family, look for the Very Merry Middlebury holiday character cutouts. These kid-sized characters have a place for a child to poke their head through while mom or dad takes a picture. Characters include Santa, Gingerbread Boy and Girl, a Nutcracker, Snowmen and more. The character cutouts will be placed at different locations around the town of Middlebury. Find character cut-outs placed around Middlebury to pose through Dec. 31. Things really heat up on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 9:15 a.m. when children congregate downtown to watch Santa arrive for the season. Watch the jolly red elf ride atop a big, red fire truck as it drives over the Cross Street Bridge and north on Main Street. Children line Main Street to wave at Santa and get a wave back. Children can have old-fashioned visits with Santa from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Take note: Santa visits are at a new location this year — the Middlebury Inn! Line up for a spot, then sit on Santa’s lap and let him know what’s on your mind. This is free, but you’ll want to get on the list early — Santa’s awfully busy this time of year and only has a limited amount of time. Kids who are waiting their turn — or anyone who wants some fun — will have the (See Middlebury, Page 14)

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Make your own holiday ornaments using recycled materials Materials:

used or unwanted books glue stick (Elmer’s “Extreme” works well) and liquid glue scissors thin cardboard (cereal box, for example) bobby pins gold paint (or other metallic paint of choice) wire or metallic embroidery thread sewing needle pencil By SARAH POPE I always enjoy the challenge of creating something really lovely out of materials that have been discarded, neglected, thrown out or otherwise deemed unworthy. These holiday ornaments are fairly simple to make with materials you already have at home, and can be a fun family project, so put on the holiday music, heat up some hot cocoa and have some fun. ––––––– First, gather all your materials. You can use old books that have illustrations or ones that just have text, books with a holiday theme, or really any book you have laying around. Then, follow these steps:

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THE ANNUAL “MESSIAH Sing,” a community performance of Handel’s “Messiah,” has been held at the Congregational Church of Middlebury for three decades. The gathering of musicians, featured vocalists and community singers is directed by Jeff Rehbach (above, right). It regularly attracts more than 100 singers to the big white church at the top of Middlebury’s Main Street.

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By GAEN MURPHREE MIDDLEBURY — Every year for more than three decades all members of the community — even those who aren’t the best singers — are invited to come to a church in downtown Middlebury in December to celebrate the holiday season by singing Handel’s “Messiah” together. “The Messiah Sing is a big celebration, musically and spiritually,” said long-time “Messiah” soloist Leila McVeigh after last year’s community sing, at which more than 300 people sang. “Being surrounded by a rich, full choir singing beautiful text is overwhelming in the best sense of the word. Part of the joy of the event is its inclusiveness, that anyone can walk in off the street, grab a score and start singing.” “Messiah Sing” conductor Jeff Rehbach,

familiar to many as conductor of the Middlebury College Community Chorus, began the local tradition in 1984. Rehbach’s love of “come one, come all” Messiah sing-a-longs began in his undergraduate dorm where a harpsichord playing resident organized a Messiah sing every year. Rehbach started as a singer and moved on to conducting the piece as a graduate student in musicology. “It was just completely open. Anybody could come and sing. Anybody could come and play,” said Rehbach. “So that’s where, for me, the tradition started.” Rehbach brought that same spirit of openness to Addison County when he came here in the early 1980s as a librarian at Middlebury College. (See “Messiah Sing,” Page 8)

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(Continued from Page 7) to have seen the Messiah Sing grow over the “I always appreciate the balance Jeff cre- years.” He described the early years as just a ates, between helping us sound good, and piano and a few dozen people. letting everyone relax and have fun with the The 14-member string ensemble at the 2016 music,” said McVeigh. sing-along was led by Molly Bidwell, Carole At the 2016 Messiah Sing at the Congre- Fenn, Hilary Hatch and Emily Sunderman, gational Church of Middlebury, Rehbach led and was bolstered by trumpet player Bruce the 15 score chorus in an upbeat, Burgess and harpsichordist Jenny on-tempo and in-tune perfor- At the famous Bower. Soloists included soprano mance. Leila McVeigh, along with bass“Hallelujah” Facing the crowd throughout es Jack DesBois, Joe McVeigh chorus the two-hour program he had and Jim Wright. St. Alban’s voice them in stiches when he instruct- Rehbach teacher Erin Grainger sang alto. ed singers to get the “g” in there quipped, “Next Opera singer Adam Hall sang so the chorus’s first big number is something the tenor solos, thrilling the chowas about the “glory of the Lord” many of us rus-members-turned-audience and not the “lorries” of God’s wait for all with his technical perfection and heavenly trucking company. heartfelt interpretation. Rehbach encouraged the year.” But in the whole the Messiah — conductor crowd by shouting “Bravo!” afSing each year is a performance Jeff Rehbach ter particularly tricky sections, not to watch, but to be a part of. and he asked the chorus to tackle “The reward, the joy in this a short passage just one more time, saying, tradition, for me, is simply that it allows the “Now that you know it, just have a good time community to come together and to make singing it.” music together and to enjoy doing it,” RehAt the chorus “Unto Us a Child Is Born,” bach said. “It’s just a delight that people are Rehbach put a little Christmas joy in every willing to take the risk of coming out and not heart by reminding participants: “The next necessarily knowing the music inside out, as one is a fun little dance and I have a note to we haven’t rehearsed it, and simply have that myself that says ‘keep this light.’ The child sound fill this incredibly beautiful space and isn’t very heavy. Just imagine you’re bounc- have that sense of joy — as a community — ing that baby in your arms.” that music can bring.” At the famous “Hallelujah” chorus he This year’s annual “Messiah” sing will quipped, “Next is something many of us wait take place on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. at for all year.” the Congregational Church of Middlebury. It Rehbach said that it has been “wonderful is free and open to the public.

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CATHY WALSH, LEFT, holds Luna the Corgi, Susan Veguez corrals alpacas Sven and William Tell, and Tamar Begley leads Smarty the miniature horse as the animals prepare for their appearance in the St. Stephen’s Church Christmas pageant on Christmas Eve, 2015. The service with live animals — and a live human baby — will be held again this Dec. 24.

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Mass on Christmas Eve and needed a larger venue, so he set up shop outside in the town square. Like Walsh and like many of Vermont’s animal lovers, Francis knew that live animals would give him a direct line to people’s hearts and bring the Christmas story to life. As related by his biographer Giovanni di Fidanza (also known as St. Bonaventure), Francis “prepared a manger, and brought hay, and an ox and an ass to the place appointed” to celebrate the Babe of Bethlehem. Francis’s idea proved to be a big hit and started, many believe, the whole tradition of Nativity pageants, live Nativity scenes, and Nativity sets large and small, from the exquisitely crafted Baroque mega-villages found in museums across Europe to the cheap set you can still buy at Kmart to the hotly contested life-size municipal manger scenes being picketed and protested across America. Bonaventure reports that, standing at the manger, Francis and his hearers were transported that Christmas Eve. St. Stephen’s goes one better on St. Francis’s ox, ass and manger full of hay by traditionally including a live infant. The church on the Middlebury green is always packed to hear the Christmas story and watch the kids and animals. Walsh and her crew of wranglers knows how to prepare: “We always come with a stable fork and a muck bucket.”

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(Continued from Page 10) bursting with young people playing parts in the story of the first Christmas — shepherds, sheep, angels, Mary, Joseph, cows, a tiger, mice, a kangaroo and even a bunny or two. These were four-legged actors playing key parts in the Christmas story. Smarty, a shaggy “barrel on legs” of a miniature horse, performs as the donkey that carried Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. Jackson, a curious and reporter’s notebook-nibbling Nigerian pygmy goat, appeared as himself. Of course. Alpacas Sven and William Tell — appropriately regal in brown and cream — will be portraying the camels of the Three Wise Men. And Luna, a very determined Corgi and self-appointed “barn manager,” made her debut in a sheep costume. She was expected to bark and herd everyone and everything in sight. That dog means business! Having live animals at the Christmas pageant has been a tradition at the Episcopal church since the 1980s, said parishioner Cathy Walsh, who’s been a part of the live animal tradition for decades. “Through the eyes of a child, to see the Christmas story enacted with real live animals, makes it so immediate. They’re just so honest and real,” said Walsh. The New Haven resident brought her own animals to the pageant for many years and more recently has taken on the job of coordinating the animal end of the Christmas pageant. The 2015 menagerie of star performers is owned by Tamar Begley, who’s been bringing denizens from her well-stocked barn in Weybridge to the St. Stephen’s Christmas pageant for the past six or seven years. Come Christmas Eve, Begley and Walsh wrangled animals, with help from Susan Veguez of Cornwall, Molly Withers of Ripton, Anabel Hernandez of Bridport, Gail Zuck of New Haven, and Walsh’s daughter Emily. At around 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 24, the team loaded the animals into a livestock trailer, drove to Middlebury, parked at the Marble Works and then herded their performers across Main Street. Heads usually turn, said Walsh and Begley, as people on the street stop to pet the animals and ask why they’re coming to town. One year a passerby fell so in love with the animals that she followed them inside and stayed for the whole pageant. As each animal waits outside the church for his or her cue, the wranglers stand patiently with them in rain, snow, sleet or hail. Walsh and Begley find young shepherds who want to walk in with Jackson and Luna, the goat and dog. The wranglers help Mary get up on Smarty. And Begley leads the newly minted “donkey” into the sanctuary as Joseph walks beside. Finally, the Wise Men will follow that star, leading their camel-pacas. Organizers said the pagaent will return this Dec. 24. A LONG HISTORY While St. Stephen’s has been bringing local animals to church on Christmas Eve for at least 30 years, the tradition itself is far older. St. Francis of Assisi is credited with staging the first live Nativity in 1223, in the little town of Grecio, Italy. Francis was visiting the town to celebrate a midnight

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Middlebury (Continued from Page 3) opportunity to take free horse-drawn wagon rides from the Inn through downtown. This runs from 10 a.m. to noon. It’s a great way to slow down and see the town at the speed our forebears did. While you’re downtown, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa with all the fixings in the seasonal hut in Cannon Park across from Ilsley Library. Last year there were marshmallows and peppermint sticks to chose from to top your cocoa — or both. At 25 cents a cup it can be the first bargain of your shopping trip. There are plenty of other fun things to do downtown on Dec. 2 — between shopping visits. The Sheldon Museum of Vermont History will hold its traditional holiday open house that day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and again Sunday, noon-4 p.m., at 1 Park St. Enjoy the elaborate model train layout, carols played on the Sheldon’s 1831 piano, and a miniature Christmas tree raffle featuring 20 creative trees decorated by local artists. The exhibit “Draw Me a Story – Tell Me a Tale” will also be on view along with amusing topiaries by the Middlebury Garden Club. Admission by free will donation. Stop by the Vermont Folklife Center at 88 Main St. to see the entrants in the center’s annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest. And if you leave feeling inspired, head over to the Community Meeting Room at Ilsley Public Library between 10:30 a.m. and noon that Saturday and make your own graham cracker gingerbread house. This one’s free. The Hot Chocolate Hut will be open again, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., on the second and third Saturdays in December. If you miss Santa on the 2nd, he’ll be back on the following two Saturdays. Enjoy an old-fashioned visit with Santa on Dec. 9 from 9:30 a.m.-noon at Danforth Pewter. Then on Saturday, Dec. 16, Santa will be visiting with children from 10 a.m.-noon at Maple Landmark Woodcraft. Same as at the Middlebury Inn, these visits are free. The Better Middlebury Partnership is also sponsoring a Free Gift Wrap Service at 44 Main St. during select Saturdays. From noon to 4 p.m. on Dec. 2, 9 and 16, bring a gift you purchased in Middlebury to 44 Main and show your receipt to get free gift wrapping. The free gift wrap and hot chocolate hut will also be available one evening next month — Thursday, Dec. 7, 5-8 p.m. That is the special “Midd Night Stroll” promotion when shops will be open throughout town. And not only will there be shopping, but the SD Ireland lighted cement mixer will roll into downtown around 6 p.m. Covered with hundreds (possibly thousands?) of Christmas lights, it is a real site to behold. The lighted decoration on wheels will be parked downtown through 8 p.m. Another chance to get the kids into the spirit of the month is the annual Holiday Pancake Character Breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 9. There will be characters in costume, coloring, balloons and music to go along with a pancake breakfast at the Middlebury Inn. Look for more details in the Independent as the

A TEAM OF horses pulls a wagon full of holiday revelers up Main Street, above, this past December during the kickoff to the Very Merry Middlebury downtown promotion. Below, that same day, 4-yearold Kaisa Remsen of Shoreham goes through her Christmas wish list with Santa Claus. Santa and the carriage return to Middlebury Dec. 2. Independent file photos/Trent Campbell

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BRANDON — You can start your holiday season off with a meaningful and enduring tradition of remembrance in Brandon — the Brandon Memory Tree. Donations of $1 per name in memory of your loved ones help light the tree. Names will be printed in the Brandon Reporter newspaper. To sponsor a bulb, write a check made out to Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) and mail it to BACC, PO Box 267, Brandon VT 05733. Names may also be dropped off at Carr’s Florist & Gifts. Make sure to include your name and phone number and the name(s) of loved ones. Singing and Lighting of the Memory Tree this year will be on Sunday, Nov. 26, beginning at 3:30 p.m. in front of Brandon Town Hall, Conant Square. For more information, contact the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce at 247-6401 or visit brandon.org. And thus will begin the holiday season in Brandon. Many festive events are scheduled over the coming month that are sure to put Brandon-area residents in a holiday frame of mind. Moonlight Madness in Brandon is a time for sales, discounts, specials, exceptional deals, warm drinks and sweet treats. The dates for this townwide sales event are Wednesday, Dec. 6, and Thursday, Dec. 21 — for the most part 4-9 p.m. Many shops will be offering 10 or 20 percent off storewide. And on the 6th, 4-8 p.m., up to 10 vendors will set up in the Brandon Town Hall for Moonlight Madness. During Moonlight Madness, fill out a

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A SPECIAL HOLIDAY exhibit of Stephanie Stouffer’s original paintings and commercial products, many of which have appeared on holiday gifts and cards, is on display at the Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon.

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with a flamboyant mustache,” that not only brings a smile to your face, but for many, also evokes a sense of simpler times, recalling childhood memories. He is often shown interacting in a loving way with animals, a signature element in Stouffer’s designs. The use of animals extends into her iconic images of Peace as well. As a more general topic, depicting the idea of Peace offered Stouffer the chance to create art “that came from my heart,” she says. “My paintings of animals from all over the world, grouped together, are symbols that celebrate living together in a community, peace, and are a celebration for life.” The original paintings, from which cards and product designs were produced, are not available anywhere else and as Stouffer’s illustrations have become a staple of the season and are still produced in a limited manner, never has such a collection been presented at once. “Stephanie Stouffer’s Holiday Legacy” will be on display at the Compass Music and Arts Center in Park Village (333 Jones Drive) through Dec. 31. There will be a special reception for the show on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2-6 p.m.

Brandon (Continued from Page 16) • Civic. • Commercial. Anyone can call in their own place or someone else’s and the judges will be at liberty to nominate their favorite picks also. Contact the chamber of commerce to nominate a display at 802-247-6401 or by email at: info@brandon.org.

On Saturday, Dec. 16, plan for the Brandon Farmers’ Market annual Holiday Fair at Neshobe School. It will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with the promise of many vendors. Look for maple syrup, cheese, honey, baked goods, hand knit items, canned goods, wooden toys, dried flowers, aprons, jams and jellies, holiday décor and more.

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BRANDON — The holiday spirit is something many people equate with feelings of joy, warmth, peace and love. We are surrounded by this each year in the form of greetings from neighbors on the street, get-togethers with friends and family, gift-giving, and as the recipient of greeting cards. Many of the images on these cards or gifts you may recognize as the design by freelance illustrator Stephanie Stouffer. Stouffer’s designs are seen internationally but she has been a longtime resident of Vermont, working out of her Belmont studio. The Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon has become a great supporter of this talented artist, and are presenting a special holiday exhibit of her original paintings and commercial products displaying her designs. “Holiday Legacy” is a testament to the legacy Stouffer has created during her 35-year career. Stouffer created over 430 paintings for the international “high-end” card company Caspari, of which approximately 75 percent were used for their boxed holiday cards and related products like napkins, wrapping paper and plates. Chances are you’ve seen, if not purchased, one of her designs before. Iconic Christmas and holiday imagery, such as Santa, snowmen, winter scenes, the Nutcracker, amaryllis, partridges in pear trees, and images of Peace are what you’ll find in Stouffer’s illustrations. However, it’s the way she brings them to life, her own personal style and sense of whimsy that have made them so popular. They, in themselves, evoke all the feelings of joy, warmth, peace, and love that we associate with the season. Her portrayal of Santa, as Stouffer describes, is a “nostalgic, red robed character

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BRISTOL — The Watershed Center invites the community to celebrate New Year’s Eve in downtown Bristol as it marks the arrival of 2018 with Best Night, a gathering of friends, neighbors and some of the region’s top performing artists. Like in some larger cities Bristol hosts a variety of entertainment around the center of the village on the last night of the year as a way to bring everyone together in the spirit of fun and good cheer. Events are held at Bristol First Baptist Church (10 Park St.), Holley Hall (corner of South and West streets) and the Walkover Gallery and Concert Room (15 Main St.). Buy a button to gain admission to all three venues. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. at Holley Hall when the Lincoln-based Magicians Without Borders performs for the hometown crowd. Supper will be available at the Bristol Baptist Church starting at 5 p.m. in the basement. Soups, breads and more is on the menu. Light food and baked treats will also be available in Holley Hall. After that, music takes center stage — so to speak. Organizers said they will have more than a dozen acts between the three venues. As of press time nine musical acts were confirmed:

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• Patrick Fitzsimmons • Greg Ryan • The Insiders • Too Tall String Band • Karen Lueders • Cut, Split and Delivered • Encanto • Richard and Beth Duquette • Sweet Transition, the Mount Abraham Union High School a capella singers. A full schedule will be posted on bestnight. org on Dec. 1. Best Night is a project of the Watershed Center, which is dedicated to building new ties between neighbors and maintaining a strong, vibrant five-town community. It’s a once-a-year opportunity to get out and celebrate the season, see good friends, and make new ones while enjoying the best of the area’s lively local arts scene. Like the diverse local people and places the Watershed Center celebrates throughout the year, there’s plenty for everyone young and old at this annual community-wide gala. Admission is free for children younger than 12 and seniors 75 or older. Admitting buttons for everyone else are $12 at the door. For more information and a complete schedule of events visit bestnight.org.

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BRISTOL — Bristol will be bustling with a full month of holiday activities and celebrations through December, offering great excuses to visit one of Addison County’s quaintest villages. A yummy holiday tradition kicks off Bristol’s Cool Yule on Friday, Dec. 1, with the 10th annual Chocolate Walk, held from 5 to 9 p.m. Businesses will be open late and will offer a complimentary chocolate treat to customers that come in to visit. Look in the windows so you don’t miss any chocolate opportunities. It’s free. This year’s Chocolate Walk will host over 20 vendors, in addition to Bristol’s first-class line up of downtown businesses. Shared across three Main Street locations — Tandem, Bristol Bakery & Cafe, and Vermont Tree Goods — the area’s best food and drink producers, and crafters, will be joining the event for holiday shopping and sipping. Early in the evening, head to the green for the lighting of the Memory Tree. Once again the Bristol Rec. Department will sponsor the memory tree. The cost is $5 for those who would like to dedicate a bulb to a loved one. You can purchase bulbs at the Bristol Recreation Department office or you can mail your name(s) and payment (checks made payable to Bristol Recreation Dept.) to Bristol Recreation Dept., P.O. Box 249, Bristol, VT 05443. Please clearly print the names as they should appear on the Memorial Tree sign. At 6 p.m. there will be a fun Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt on the green. Santa’s helpers will hide candy canes all around the park. Bring your flashlight and help find them. You may even find a special candy cane with a prize-winning ribbon! The tree lighting gets under way at 6:30 with the dedication of Bristol’s 2017 Memory Tree. A beautiful tree will be lit for the holiday season, with the lights on the tree representing memories of loved ones who are remembered at this special time of year. ARTSight at 6 South St., will host an opening reception for its “Fire and Light” exhibit, 5-9 p.m. Cap the evening off with some music. Middlebury Community Wind Ensemble Winter Concert, with Jerome Shedd conducting, will perform at Mount Abe at 7 p.m. with a special offering for Bristol this year. Ken Weston has written another fine arrangement of Verdi’s music: the Prelude to I Masnadieri, featuring his daughter Alice as euphonium soloist. Ken’s grandson Niles and Alice’s husband Steve also play in the group. Also on the program will be music by Clifton Williams, Duke Ellington, and a salute to Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus. Be on the lookout for crafts sales and holiday bazaars. Bristol Federated Church at 37 North St will host its “Star of Wonder” Christmas marketplace on Friday, Dec. 1, 1-5 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 2, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be baked goodies, homemade crafts, attic treasures, assorted gift baskets and a silent auction. Friday at 2:30 p.m. will see a Silver Tea; Saturday at 10 a.m. it’s time for Santa Claus. This market will also have a wonderful luncheon menu of homemade soups, sandwiches and cookies. St. Ambrose Church at 11 School St. will host “Star of Wonder” Christmas market-

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Don’s annual dinners meal in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 23, noon‑2 p.m., VFW, 530 Exchange St. Let someone else do the cooking on Thanksgiving. Eat at the VFW or get take‑out delivered. Call or text 802‑349‑6020 by Nov. 18 for reservations. Donations appreciated.

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Hunter/early bird breakfast in South Starksboro. Saturday, Nov. 25, 7‑10 a.m., Jerusalem Schoolhouse, 782 Jerusalem Rd. “All You Care To Eat” buffet breakfast. Tickets 12 and up $9/$4 ages 5‑11 /under 5, free. More info at 802‑453‑4573. Green Mountain Club Silver Lake hike Salisbury. Saturday, Nov. 25. A moderate hike of 5.2 miles with a gradual ascent of 793 feet. This is a family friendly and dog friendly hike. Wear appropriate clothing. Bring water, a snack and hiking poles if desired. Contact David Andrews at vtre‑ vda@yahoo.com or 802‑388‑4894 or Mike Greenwood at mike802vt@comcast.net. For more activities, visit gmcbreadloaf.org. Free clothing giveaway in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 25, 10:30 a.m.‑1 p.m., Middlebury United Methodist Church, North Pleasant and Seminary Streets. Warm coats, hats, gloves/mittens, sweat‑ ers and boots. Indies First Day in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 25, all day, the Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. A nationwide celebration of independent bookstores. John Vincent of A Revolutionary Press will be printing an exclusive Vermont Book Shop piece. See how the press operates and take a turn starting at 11 a.m. At 2 p.m., Middlebury natives Kim Smith Spensley (author) and Heather Murray Bellanca (illustrator) will present “A Hound’s Holiday Storytime”

with music by Vermont musician Steve Spensley and games that would have been part of a family gathering in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Small Business Saturday in Bristol. Satur‑ day, Nov. 25, all day, around town. A nationally designated day to shop local and support locally owned businesses in the community. Help keep the local economy strong. Part of Bristol’s Cool Yule celebration. Alpaca open house in Brandon. Satur‑ day, Nov. 25, 11 a.m.‑4 p.m., Maple View Farm, 185 Adams Rd. Come to this annual holiday open house and learn about these gentle, intelligent animals. Visit with alpacas, observe mill operations and watch fiber demonstrations. More info at 802‑247‑5412, mvfalpacas@gmail. com, mapleviewfarmalpacas.com or on Facebook. The Bow Wow Film Festival in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov 25, 2 and 5 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. A collection of short films devoted entirely to dogs. Proceeds will benefit THT and Homeward Bound. Tickets adults $10/children 12 and under $5. More info at 802‑382‑9222 or townhalltheater.org. King Pede party in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Nov. 25, 6:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Town Hall and Community Center, 3279 Route 7. The socializing begins at 6:30 with a sandwich supper and then on to an evening of fun and card games. All are welcome.

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Woodchuck’s Revenge performs in Middlebury. Sunday, Nov. 26, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. A performing group of three friends who have combined their lifelong love of music to offer their audiences an eclectic and refreshing mix of traditional and contemporary folksongs played with spirit and an old time country sensibility. Free, open to the public and handicap accessible. More info contact Pat Ryan at 802‑388‑1220 or pryan@residenceot‑ tercreek.com. Part of The Residence’s Sunday Music Series. Memory Tree lighting in Brandon. Sunday, Nov. 26, 3:30 p.m., in front of Brandon Town Hall, Conant Sq. Donate $1 for a light to remember loved ones in this annual Brandon holiday tradition. More info at 802‑247‑6401 or brandon.org.

ICE SKATING IS a wonderful holiday activity. The Middlebury Memorial Sports Center hosts skating around the holidays, including on New Year’s Eve. Shown here at the Middlebury College ice show last winter are Natalie McDaniel, Andie Phelps, Sydney Safran, Kiran Singh, Parker Austin and Catherine Stone. Independent file photo/Trent Campbell

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Scholarship application workshop in Middlebury. Monday, Nov. 27, 1‑2 p.m., CCV Middlebury, 10 Merchants Row. VSAC Educational Outreach Coun‑ selor Cathy Hunter will walk college appli‑ cants through applying for VSAC Schol‑ arships for the upcoming academic year. Free and open to all. More info and to register call 802‑388‑3032. “Table Talk” in Middlebury. Monday, Nov. 27, 4 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 65 Mains St. Storymatters, a monthly story gathering, will host coffee, tea, cookies and stories and special treat — gifts from a personal collection of small humor books.

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RSVP of Addison County handmade card and orna‑ ment drop‑off in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov 29, 8 a.m.‑4 p.m., Middlebury Recreation Center, 154 Creek Rd. Join RSVP in making the season brighter for area seniors by dropping off seasonal cards, ornaments and cookies to be delivered to over 200 seniors through the Meals on Wheels and Senior Meal Programs. More info at 802‑388‑7044. Warren Miller’s “Line of Descent” on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The latest film by a ski film icon. Get excited for winter. Tickets $15‑$18. Tickets may be purchased at townhalltheater.org, 802‑382‑9222, at the THT box office, or at the door Mon.‑Sat., noon‑5 p.m. or one hour before show time.

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RSVP of Addison County handmade card and orna‑ ment drop‑off in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov 30, 8 a.m.‑4 p.m., Middlebury Recreation Center, 154 Creek Rd. Join RSVP in making the season brighter for area seniors by dropping off seasonal cards, ornaments and cookies to be delivered to over 200 seniors through the Meals on Wheels and Senior Meal Programs. More info at 802‑388‑7044. Vocal recital by Jack DesBois in Middle‑ bury. Thursday, Nov. 30, 12:15‑12:45 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, on the town green. DesBois will sing arias from Handel’s Messiah, and selections from his own epic, The Western Star, accompanied on piano and organ by Ronald Romano and George Matthew Jr. Free. Book Discussion in Shoreham. Thursday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279

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Main St. A discussion of Jacqueline Wood‑ son’s “Brown Girl Dreaming.” This Vermont Reads title is available for borrowing at the Platt Memorial Library. The book discussion will conclude with light refreshments. Warren Miller’s “Line of Descent” on screen in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleas‑ ant St. The latest film by a ski film icon. Get excited for winter. Tickets $15‑$18. Tickets may be purchased at townhalltheater.org, 802‑382‑9222, at the THT box office, or at the door Mon.‑Sat., noon‑5 p.m. or one hour before show time. “Middletown” on stage in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theater, Chateau Rd., Middlebury College. Inspired by “Our Town,” the play is about the “need for love and forgiveness, the search for meaning in life, and the long, lonely ache of disappointment.” Awarded the inaugural Horton Foote Award for Most Promising New Play of 2010. Tickets $15 general public/$12 Middlebury College staff & ID holders/$6 students.

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I Spy contest in Middlebury. Dec. 1‑31, downtown. Try to find the hidden ornaments in ten store windows in downtown Middlebury and be entered to win $100 in Middlebury Money. Be your favorite Christmas character in Middlebury. Dec 1‑31, downtown. Ever wonder what you’d look like as a snowman or a gingerbread girl? Pose for a picture with an adorable assortment of character cutouts around town. “Star of Wonder” Christmas marketplace in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 1, 1‑5 p.m., St. Ambrose Church, 11 School St. Featuring a craft shop, bakeshop, mercy creation gift shop, doll and jewelry shop, Wonder jars, silent auction, attic treasures, raffles and more. Silver Tea at 2:30 p.m. (Friday only). Gingerbread house opening reception in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 1, 4‑6 p.m., Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St. Come see the gingerbread houses and vote for your favorite Wizard of Oz themed construction. Exhibit runs through Friday,

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Dec. 22. More info and entry forms avail‑ able at vermontfolklifecenter.org/events/ gingerbread‑2017. Chocolate Walk in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 1, 5 p.m., locations around town. Shared across three Main St. locations, the area’s best food and drink producers and crafters will be joining the event for holiday shopping and sipping and of course, chocolate. More

info at Bristol Core’s Facebook page. Part of Bristol’s Cool Yule celebration. Candy cane hunt in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 1, 6 p.m., town green. Santa has hidden candy canes all around the park. Bring a flashlight and help find them. Meet Santa at the corner near the veterans’ memorial, where he will count down to officially start the hunt.

Memory tree lighting in Bristol. Friday. Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m., gazebo, town green. Lights on the tree represent memories of loved ones during the holiday season. Music, presen‑ tations and reading of names. Bulbs may be purchased for $5 each at the Recreation Office or Town Office in Holley Hall by Nov. 27. More info at 802‑453‑5885. George Winston performs in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater. An evening of acoustic piano music from the well‑known musician. Tickets $55, available at 802‑382‑9222, townhalltheater.org, at the box office Monday‑Saturday noon‑5 p.m., or at the door. “Middletown” on stage in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theater, Middlebury College. Inspired by “Our Town,” the play is about the “need for love and forgiveness, the search for meaning in life, and the long, lonely ache of disappointment.” Awarded the inaugural Horton Foote Award for Most Promising New Play of 2010. Tickets $15 general public/$12 Middlebury College staff & ID holders/$6 students. Led Zeppelin tribute in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. Powerhouse vocalist Laura Thomas and Middlebury College graduate joins the Grift to recreate the sounds of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and the rest of this iconic rock band. Tickets $8, available at the door. Miro Sprague Quartet in Brandon. Friday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. The Miro Sprague Quar‑ tet is a dynamic jazz ensemble perform‑ ing original music and arrangements with an emphasis on melodic clarity, deep grooves, and creative improvisation. Tick‑ ets $20. Pre‑concert dinner available for

$25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info at 802‑247‑4295, info@ brandon‑music.net or brandon‑music.net.

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Christmas bazaar in Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 2, 8 a.m.‑3 p.m., Bristol Federated Church, 37 North St. Baked goodies sale, homemade crafts, attic treasures, and assorted gift baskets silent auction. Santa Claus visit starts at 10 a.m. A luncheon of homemade soups, sandwiches, and cook‑ ies, special silver teapot tea, coffee, and regular tea will be served. Holiday Stroll in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 2, 8:30 a.m.‑5:30 p.m., various locations around downtown. See story in this Holiday Guide. Breakfast with Santa in Vergennes. Satur‑ day, Dec. 2, 8:30‑10:30 a.m., Vergennes Union High School Cafeteria, 50 Monkton Rd. Eat the most important meal of the day and have a chat with Santa. Gift Basket silent auction in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 2, all day, Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Baskets will be on display to bid on. All proceeds from help the Friends of the Bixby Library. Part of Vergennes Holiday Stroll festivities. Winter Holiday Fair in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.‑3:30 p.m., Vergennes Union Elementary School, 43 East St. Come to this holiday fair to benefit the VUES after school Fusion program. More than 60 vendors selling ceramics, quilting, photography, blacksmithing, crochet, jewelry, handmade pens, honey, jams, soaps, specialty foods,

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studio in the lower level at 12:15 p.m. Tick‑ ets, adults $24/students $10, available at 802‑382‑9222, townhalltheater.org, at the box office Monday‑Saturday noon‑5 p.m., or at the door. Maiden Vermont in Vergennes. Satur‑ day, Dec. 2, 1‑1:30 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. An a capella serenade to those gathered in the lobby. Part of Vergennes Holiday Stroll festivities. “Middletown” on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theater, Middlebury College. Inspired by “Our Town,” the play is about the “need for love and forgiveness, the search for meaning in life, and the long, lonely ache of disappointment.” Awarded the inaugural Horton Foote Award for Most Promising New Play of 2010. Tickets $15 general public/$12 Middlebury College staff & ID holders/$6 students. Community Advent wreath‑making in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 2, 4 p.m., Middlebury United Methodist Church, Invite friends and neighbors to join the fourth annual Advent Wreath‑making event. All greens and supplies necessary will be provided for making holiday wreaths and swags to take home. Refreshments and holiday music as well. Daddy Long Legs on stage in Ripton. Satur‑ day, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Commu‑ nity Coffee House, 1305 Rt. 125. Open mic followed by featured performers. $10 general admission/$15 generous admis‑ sion/$3 kids under 12. Doors open at 7 p.m. Open mic sign‑up and info at 802‑388‑9782 or rcch.org. Rupert Wates In Brandon. Saturday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Wates returns to Brandon Music to debut material from his brand new CD, ‘The Lights Of Paris,’ a showcase for his brand of original, acoustic, melodic art/ folk, with flavors of jazz and vaudeville. Tickets $20. Pre‑concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info at 802‑247‑4295, info@ brandon‑music.net or brandon‑music.net.

SOME KIDS WERE a little shy when they met Santa Claus at the Middlebury Community House last December, but this little girl was having a great time talking with the Jolly Old Elf. Santa will meet with children on Dec. 2 at the Middlebury Inn, on Dec. 9 at Danforth Pewter and on Dec. 16 at Maple Landmark Woodcraft. Independent file photo/Trent Campbell

Vergennes Holiday Stroll festivities. Gift‑wrapping station in Middlebury. Satur‑ day, Dec. 2, noon‑4 p.m., 44 Main St. Anything purchased in Middlebury can be wrapped for free. Die Zauberflote live in HD in Middlebury.

Saturday, Dec. 2, 1 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The MET’s music direc‑ tor emeritus James Levine conducts the full‑length German version of Mozart’s magical fable, with production by Julie Taymor. A free talk will be given in the

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Tupperware, woodworking, fleece, socks, bake sale, raffle baskets, felt hats and belts and more. Entry fee is a non‑perishable food item to donate to the local food shelf or animal shelter. “Star of Wonder” Christmas marketplace in Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.‑5 p.m., St Ambrose Church, 11 School St. Featur‑ ing a craft shop, bake shop, mercy creation gift shop, doll and jewelry shop, wonder jars, silent auction, attic treasures, raffles and more. Holiday craft workshop in Brandon. Satur‑ day, Dec. 2, 9‑11 a.m., Furnace Brook Wesleyan Church, 1895 Forest Dale Rd. Advent wreath making, children’s activities. Free. Hot cocoa and free gift‑wrapping in Middle‑ bury. Saturday, Dec. 2, Cannon Park and 44 Main St. Take a break from shopping and have a cup of hot cocoa from the Hot Cocoa Hut from 9:30 a.m.‑2 p.m. It’s 25 cents for a cup with all the fixings. Go to 44 Main St. for free gift wrapping for anything purchased in Middlebury from noon‑4 p.m. Santa arrives in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m.‑12 noon, downtown. Welcome Santa as he arrives via fire truck for two spins over the Cross St. Bridge and up Main St. He’ll settle in at the Middlebury Inn from 9:30 a.m.‑noon to chat with good little boys and girls. There will also be free horse and wagon rides through Middlebury from 10 a.m.‑noon. Holiday open house in Middlebury. Satur‑ day, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.‑4 p.m., The Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. Enjoy the elab‑ orate model train layout, carols played on the Sheldon’s 1831 piano, and a miniature Christmas tree raffle. featuring 20 creative trees decorated by local artists including Ashley Wolff, Warren Kimble, Sarah Stahl, Gayl Braisted, and Sarah Pope. The exhibit “Draw Me a Story – Tell Me a Tale” will also be on view along with amusing topiaries by the Middlebury Garden Admission by free will donation. More info at 802‑388‑2117 or HenrySheldonMuseum.org. Make your own graham cracker ginger‑ bread house in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 2, 10:30 am‑noon, Community Meet‑ ing Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Stop in to create your own edible abode. Santa visit in Vergennes. 10:30‑11:45 a.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. As part of the Holiday Stroll Santa visits the Bixby and reads “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Jon Gailmor in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 2, 11‑11:45 a.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Part of Vergennes Holiday Stroll festivities. Local author book sale in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 2, 11 a.m.‑1 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Part of

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Holiday open house in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 3, noon‑4 p.m., The Henry Shel‑ don Museum, 1 Park St. Enjoy the elaborate model train layout, carols played on the Sheldon’s 1831 piano, and a miniature Christmas tree raffle. featuring 20 creative trees decorated by local artists including Ashley Wolff, Warren Kimble, Sarah Stahl, Gayl Braisted, and Sarah Pope. The exhibit Draw Me a Story – Tell

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Me a Tale will also be on view along with amusing topiaries by the Middlebury Garden Admission by free will donation. More info at 802‑388‑2117 or HenryShel‑ donMuseum.org. “Menashe” on screen in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The MNFF Winter Film Series offers this film about a widower within Brooklyn’s ultra‑orthodox and quite insular Jewish community who battles for custody of his son. Performed entirely in Yiddish [with English subtitles], the film intimately explores the nature of faith and the price of parenthood. Tickets $12/$60 season pass, available at 802‑382‑9222, townhalltheater. org, at the box office Monday‑Saturday noon‑5 p.m., or at the door. Chicken and Biscuit Supper in Middle‑ bury. Sunday, Dec. 3, 5‑6 p.m., Middlebury United Methodist Church, Seminary and N. Pleasant St. Dessert and silent auction of goods and services in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 3, 6:30‑8 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Memorial Baptist Church, 97 S. Pleasant St. Find one‑of‑a‑kind gifts for Christmas and, at the same time, help the Haiti team raise money for their upcoming trip in February 2018. From vacations to earrings and everything in between. More info posted around town or call for list at 802‑388‑7472.

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RSVP of Addison County cookie drop‑off in Middle‑ bury. Monday, Dec. 4, 8‑10:30 a.m., Middlebury Recreation Center, 154 Creek Rd. Join RSVP in making the season brighter for area seniors by dropping off seasonal cards, ornaments and cookies to be delivered to over 200 seniors through the Meals on Wheels and Senior Meal Programs. Cookies should be bagged by the dozen in a clear sealed stor‑ age bag with the ingredients listed. More info at 802‑388‑7044. Bill McKibben in Middlebury. Monday, Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m., Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Local and noted author and environmentalist McKibben will read from, discuss and sign his new book, “Radio Free

Vermont: A Fable of Resistance.” Amaryllis in Middlebury. Monday, Dec. 4, 7:30‑8:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, on the town green. Come hear Vermont’s premier Renaissance vocal group, directed by Susanne Peck, St. Stephen’s music director and Middlebury College faculty, in a program of Advent and Christmas music. Donations suggested.

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“Canaletto and the Art of Venice” on screen in Middle‑ bury. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Journey into the life of Venice’s famous view‑painter in this film document‑ ing over 200 paintings, drawings and prints. Part of THT’s Great Art Wednesdays series. Tickets: adults $13/students $8 available at 802‑382‑9222, townhalltheater.org, at the box office Monday‑Saturday noon‑5 p.m., or at the door. Illustrator Stephanie Stouffer in Brandon. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2‑8 p.m., Compass Music and Art Center, 333 Jones Dr. Meet Stouffer while and view her exhibit “Holiday Legacy,” shop for the holidays, take advan‑ tage of special deals, have dinner provided by SoundBite’s chef Vicky Regia, and more. Moonlight Madness in Brandon. Wednes‑ day, Dec. 6, 4‑8 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. Over 20 vendors fill the upstairs and down‑ stairs of the hall with food, drinks, holiday gifts and more. “Physicists’ Dream of a Theory of Every‑ thing” lecture in Middlebury. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Dartmouth professor Marcelo Gleiser describes how physics and astronomy obtain knowledge of the natural world and how their limitations preclude us from ever getting a “final theory.”

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The Addison String Quar‑ tet in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 7, 12:15‑12:45 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, on the town green. Directed by Emily Sunder‑ man of MCMC, the group will perform the “Allegro” from Beethoven’s Quartet, opus 59, no. 1 and Corelli’s “Christmas Concerto,” accompanied by George Matthew Jr., organist. Free. Midd Night Stroll in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 7, 5‑8 p.m., downtown. Middlebury stores will be open late for holiday shopping with goodies and a festive atmosphere. Promotions, treats, and the S. D. Ireland holiday cement mixer covered with lights will augment the Hot Cocoa Hut and free gift wrapping at 44 Main St.

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A PAPER ORNAMENT hangs on a tree in the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury. The museum’s holiday display and raf‑ fle features 12 miniature Christmas trees decorated by local artists. This one was created by Gerry and Grace Tolles.

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Broadway Direct in Vergennes. Friday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St. Bill Carmi‑ chael brings a few of his talented friends from Boston and New York to put on a show celebrating music from Broadway and more. “How to Eat Like a Child” on stage in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m., MUHS Auditorium. Based on the book by Delia Ephron, this play lampoons the adult world through the eyes of children in a series of comedy skits and songs. A Middlebury Community Players production. Magic on Main in Vergennes. Friday, Dec. 8, 5‑7 p.m., downtown. Vergennes Part‑ nership is organizing a buy‑local shop‑ ping evening with surprises at different

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Breakfast with Santa in Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 9, first seating 8 a.m., second seating 9:30 a.m., third seating 10:30 a.m., Holley Hall. Santa’s presence will be accompanied by carriage rides from 8:30‑10:30 a.m., arts and crafts and live music. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausages, juice, milk coffee or tea. Tickets $10 per person/children two and younger are free, available at Recreation Depart‑ ment Office or at bristolrec.org. Santa in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m.‑noon, Danforth Pewter, Seymour St. Santa will be at Danforth Pewter to chat with good little boys and girls. Christmas Cookie sale in Vergennes. Satur‑ day, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.‑2 p.m., Champlain Valley Christian Reformed Church, Church St. Fancy cookies, candies, Dutch goodies, and other treats will be sold by the pound. Choose and package your favorites. Enjoy hot cider and festive music while you shop. More info contact Martha at 802‑349‑0229. Very Merry Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 9,

noon‑4 p.m., downtown. Free gift wrapping at 44 Main St., for any item purchased in Middlebury. Just show your receipt. Hot Cocoa hut from 9:30 a.m.‑2 p.m. Just 25 cents for a cup of cocoa with all the fixings. Christmas Storytime in Shoreham. Satur‑ day, Dec. 9, 1:30‑2:30 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. A special Christmas story time with a visit from Bob Claus, cook‑ ies, a craft, and several Christmas‑themed books. “How to Eat Like a Child” on stage in Middle‑ bury. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m., MUHS Audi‑ torium. Based on the book by Delia Ephron, this play lampoons the adult world through the eyes of children in a series of comedy skits and songs. A Middlebury Community Players production. Maiden Vermont “Come Fly With Us” in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. A holiday spectacular from local favorite women’s barbershop chorus, with special guest Moira Smiley. Tickets $25 Adults/$22 Seniors/$22 Students and children, avail‑ able at 802‑382‑9222, townhalltheater.org, at the box office Monday‑Saturday noon‑5 p.m., or at the door. “A Christmas Carol” out loud in Shoreham. Saturday, Dec. 9, 6 p.m., 279 Platt Memo‑ rial Library, Main St. A Reader’s Theater presentation. Talented local voice actors (Continued on Page 36)

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athering around the table with family and friends for a holiday meal can offer some of the most treasured moments of the season. Here in Addison County we are fortunate to be able to collect fresh and local produce, baked goods, dairy products and beverages for our holiday spreads. Let’s turn to these neighbors as we choose the items for our table this year, remembering that supporting these local producers and providers of fresh food is one of the ways to keep our community nourished throughout the year.

MIDDLEBURYCOOP.COM WASHINGTON ST., MIDD. • 388-7276 Members or nonmembers can find fresh fruits and vegetables for any season, as well as local and organic meat, dairy, bread, packaged foods and beverages (including a great wine selection) at the Co-op. If you’re looking for a onestop shop to fill your table with local ingredients this holiday season, it’s surely the place to go!

STONEWOODFARM.COM GRISWOLD LN, ORWELL • 948-2277 Established in 1976 by Paul & Francis Stone Stonewood farm has been a family owned and operated farm ever since and is now run by Peter Stone & Siegrid Mertens. Stonewood Farm’s Turkey Friendly Barns are un-crowded and open-sided, providing lots of fresh air & natural sunlight. The Turkeys are never treated with hormones, antibiotics and animal by-products are never added to their feed. For the finest all-natural fresh turkey with superior flavor and juiciness, you won’t go wrong with a Stonewood Farms turkey this holiday season.

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The perfect finish to any meal, especially a Holiday feast, is a superb cup of coffee. Vermont Coffee Company takes pride in their unique style of slow-roasting beans in small batches that produce the big flavor and complex character of their coffees. All beans are certified organic. Their motto “Coffee Roasted for Friends” is also their mission, which includes the belief that coffee brings people together, a philosophy particularly fitting for a holiday gathering.

You may think you have no room for dessert at the end of your holiday meal, but you’ll always find room for a pie from Champlain Orchards. Made fresh with apples from their Shoreham orchard, it’s worth saving your energy and leaving the baking to them. Pick one up at the Middlebury Co-op or Saturday farmer’s market in Middlebury.

FACEBOOK.COM/MONUMENTFARMSDAIRY JAMES RD., WEYBRIDGE • 545-2119 Whether for a glass of milk, a dash of half and half for your coffee, or a dollop of fresh whipped cream on your slice of pie, Monument Farms local dairy products can’t be beat. Find them at any local grocery store or visit the farm store in Weybridge.

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oliday meals are some of the most treasured moments of the year. Whether shared at one of the fine local restaurants in Addison County or at home around a table filled with freshly made dishes, we hope these pages help inspire you to relish the dining opportunities. Within these pages of the Holiday Guide we have invited local restaurants and producers to share a recipe they treasure for this season with you. Take the time to try them out, be adventurous with your cooking and dining — you might just find a new favorite. Enjoy!

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AUTUMN SWEATER Large Rocks Glass – Ice Ball 1 dash Regan’s Orange Bitters 1 dash Urban Moonshine Maple Bitters 1/2 oz. Averna 1/2 oz. Amaro Nonino 1 oz. Old Overholt Rye Garnish: Clove-Studded Orange Zest STIR, STRAIN, GARNISH

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Chocolate Chip Ginger Cookies 2 cups All Purpose Flour 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder 2 tsp. Cornstarch 1/4 tsp. Salt 2 tsp. Ginger 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted 3/4 cup Brown Sugar 1/4 cup Sugar 1 large Egg 1/4 cup Molasses 1 cup Chocolate Chips

1. Preheat oven to 350°, and line a baking tray with parchment paper 2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, salt and spices. Set aside. 3. Whisk together the butter and sugars until combined. Add the egg, and molasses. Add the dry and mix all together. Once combined fold in the chocolate chips. 4. Roll dough into 1.5 oz. balls. Makes about 20. You can press extra chocolate chips into the tops of the raw dough. 5. Bake 10-12 minutes, Do Not Over Bake. Cool for 10 minutes.

Cranberry Prosecco Cocktail Ingredients: 1-ounce cranberry juice (sweetened) Cranberries (frozen)

Sprig of mint Sugar Your Favorite Prosecco

Directions: In a chilled tumbler (or champagne flute) add cranberry juice and top off the glass with prosecco. Roll 3-4 cranberries in sugar and add to cocktail with mint garnish. Notes: a squeeze of lime would go great with this if you’re craving citrus; serves 1.

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Directions: ‘Dry’ shake egg white for 30 seconds, add ice and continue shaking for 30 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass or coupe. Garnish with a slice of apple.

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Le Vieux Cochon 1. Created by Deidre Hays (Benny’s Chop House, Chicago) 2. 1 oz WhistlePig Rye Whiskey 1 oz Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth 1 oz Cognac 1/4 oz Benedictine 1 dash each Peychaud’s and Angostura Bitters 3. 4. Directions: Stir with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a flamed lemon peel.

EAT LIKE A KING! PRIME RIB

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1 Pratt’s Store Certified Angus Standing Rib roast (will be cut and tied) **Full rack is 7 ribs (will serve 14-16 - estimate 2 people per rib) Salt and Pepper Allow Beef to sit at room temperature for 3 hours before cooking time. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 500 Place roast fat side up – insert meat thermometer into thickest part of roast (without touching the bone) Roast for 15 minutes then reduce temperature to 325 As a rule of thumb...Allow 13-15 minutes per pound (rare) 15-17 minutes per pound (med rare)- best to have a reliable meat thermometer Roast in oven until thermometer says 115 – 120 (rare) 125-130 (med rare) temperature will continue to rise after out of oven Check temperature 30-45 minutes before expected done time Once roast is done, remove from oven and cover with foil. Let rest for 30 minutes before carving. Cut away strings, remove bones (great for stock) Slice meat across the grain into 1/4-1/2 slices Sit back and Enjoy!

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Marinade: 1 tsp. chopped lemongrass 1 tsp. chopped garlic 1 tsp. grated orange rind or orange juice 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. black peppercorns 1 tsp. cilantro root 1 tsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. oyster sauce 1 Tbsp. brown sugar Dipping sauce: 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. brown sugar 1 Tbsp. fish sauce Chili powder to taste 1/2 tsp. chopped cilantro or spring onion Instructions: For the recipe to be at its finest, it’s best to marinate the chicken overnight and grill it the next day, but if you don’t have the time, marinate the chicken for at least a few hours. Mix marinade ingredients. Butterfly cut the whole chicken, starting from the breast side down to the end. Flatten chicken out and lightly prick with a fork. Rub the marinade into all parts of the chicken. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Grill over a low, even heat, turning every 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through to the bone and the skin is dark golden brown — or bake into a 350 F oven until the internal temperature reaches 165 F. After grilling, cut chicken apart. Cut off the drumsticks and wings, and chop the rest of the chicken into strips or pieces. Mix dipping sauce and serve with the sticky rice.

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Maple Walnut Pie 4 Maple Meadow Eggs, well beaten 2/3 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup Maple Meadow Farm Dark Maple Syrup 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

1/2 cup melted butter 9 inch pie shell, unbaked 3/4 cup walnuts 1 cup whipping cream

Combine first four ingredients. Add melted butter slowly and blend completely. Pour into unbaked pie shell. Cover top with walnuts and bake at 350 F for one hour or Until tester comes out clean. Top with whipped cream.

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Makes 6-8 portions depending on what size oven safe ramekin baking dishes you choose. Set oven at 300 degrees 7 large egg yolks 2/3 cups granulated sugar 3 1/2 cups heavy cream equal parts brown and granulated 2 Tblsp. vanilla extract sugar mixed for service In a large bowl thoroughly whisk together egg yolk, sugar and vanilla. Scald cream. Slowly in a thin stream whisk scalded cream into egg mixture. Pour your batter a minimum of three times through a thin mesh strainer. This will catch any “egg threads” and will settle your batter to make a very smooth batter creating a velvety custard. Pour into your ramekins and bake in a water bath until set, 30 to 45 minutes depending on the size of your ramekins. When cooled spread a very thin layer of your sugar mixture evenly on the top of your custard and using a blow torch “burn” the sugar until a deep amber color. Custard can be made ahead and stored air tight in the refrigerator for a few days before serving.

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Maple Shortbread Cookies

1 cup Cabot butter, unsalted 3/4 cup maple sugar 1/4 cup sugar

1 tsp. pure Vt. Maple Syrup 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

Cream together the 4 ingredients. Add flour and chill the dough. Roll chilled dough with a rolling pin to approx. 1/4 inch thick and cut into desired shapes. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown. Cool on rack. For the frosting, mix powdered sugar with maple syrup until the mixture has reached desired consistancy. Spread a thin layer on cooled cookies or drizzle across as shown. Sprinkle with coarse sprinkling sugar. Enjoy.

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By CHRISTIAN WOODARD who organized the first Middlebury Lessons MIDDLEBURY — When the opening and Carols, calls the English format “pristrains of organ and choral music swell to marily music with short readings from the fill Mead Chapel each December for the Scriptures. annual Lessons and Carols service, many “There have been some slight modificaarea residents sense they have truly entered tions in the Scriptures, depending on who the Christmas season. Nearly a half century the chaplain was at the time, but you can’t going, the program of Bible readings and change the story,” Fanning said. “All of the carols for choir, organ and congregation is readings are works of art, really.” an invitation for community Middlebury’s Lessons and members to be transformed. Carol’s service draws visiMead Chapel will host the “The beginning tors from around the county 46th anniversary Lessons and of the service is a and state, congregating to Carols for Advent and Christ- really special time sing in the Christmas season mas on Sunday, Dec. 10, in Sometimes as many for me. The opening together. two services: at 4 and 7 p.m. as 800 attendees across both Chaplain Laurel Macaulay is a time to focus services. Jordan will officiate at this on what’s ahead. “I think that for many peocelebratory community ser- For the rest of the ple singing Christmas carols vice. George Matthew Jr. will with a large group of peoring in the service with selec- hour you know that ple connects them to warm tions on the chapel carillon. there’s nothing but memories,” Jordan said. “Of And the Middlebury College the music to think childhood, of family life, of Choir will perform under the about.” their deepest beliefs about direction of Jeff Buettner, asthe universe, and their de— Jeff Buettner, director sires for peace on earth and sociate professor of Music and of the Middlebury College the well-being of the human Director of Choral Activities. Chapel Choir family. The Nativity lessons Those who organize the annual ritual say it is designed to in particular bring the grand provide a respite, as well as enrichment, to theme of divine love down to a domestic those swept up in the holiday season. and intimate level that is very appealing.” “The beginning of the service is a realBetween the scriptural readings — or ly special time for me,” said Jeff Buettner, lessons — the Middlebury College Chapel director of the Middlebury College Chapel Choir performs. Choir. “The opening is a time to focus on While the opening of the service puts what’s ahead. For the rest of the hour you people in the mood of the season, the hourknow that there’s nothing but the music to long ceremony always ends on a high point. think about.” “Every year one of my very favorite moLessons and Carols is nothing but beauti- ments is at the end when we are all singing ful music and the timeless story of Christ’s ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’ and the sopranos in coming, arranged in a traditional format the choir add a descant,” Jordan said. “We are borrowed from King’s College in Cam- singing ‘Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultabridge, England. Organist Emory Fanning, tion’ and it really does sound pretty heavenly.”

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Quinoa and Butternut Pilaf 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 4 cups quinoa, cooked 1 1/2 cup butternut squash, cubed and 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped roasted 1/4 cup maple syrup, Vermont; Grade B vegetable oil for roasting 2 TBS balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped sea salt, to taste 1/2 cup almonds, chopped 1. Cook quinoa in water until tender, but not mushy; approximately 10-12 minutes. Place squash cubes in roasting pan, drizzle with vegetable oil and roast, uncovered, for 30 minutes at 350°. Color should remain in squash so do not overcook. 2. Strain quinoa when ready and place in bowl. Add roasted squash, cranberries, almonds, walnuts, and parsley. Then add maple syrup and balsamic vinegar. 3. Toss ingredients and add sea salt to taste.

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1. Combine eggs and sugar in mixing bowl and beat at medium-high speed for 5 minutes, until pale lemon in color and thickened. Gradually add the flour, milk and butter—stopping to scrape down the sides of bowl after each addition. Beat at low speed until each ingredient is blended, then increase speed to medium high and beat for 3 additional minutes. Add the baking powder and vanilla and beat an another 2 minutes to blend well. 2. Turn batter into prepared spring form pan, oiled and floured. Arrange the apple slices vertically, with the core side down in concentric circles in the batter, beginning with the outside edge of the pan and continuing to the center. Arrangement of apples should resemble a rose in full bloom. 3. Bake in pre-heated oven for about 50 minutes, or until a tooth pick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean and the apples are slightly browned. 4. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes. Then remove sides of the spring form pan. To serve, cut the warm cake into slices, then sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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(Continued from Page 26) set the tone for a warm season by giving a staged reading of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic. Light refreshments will be served. Contra dance in Cornwall. Saturday, Dec. 9, 7‑9:30 p.m., Cornwall Town Hall, Route 30. Featuring Adina Gordon calling to live banjo and fiddle music by Red Dog Riley. $5‑10/person (sliding scale). All are welcome. No experience or partner neces‑ sary. More info at 802‑462‑3722. The DuPont Brothers in Brandon. Satur‑ day, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Lush finger‑style guitar work complimented by elegant prose and a vocal blend that could only be matched by blood relation. Tickets $20. Pre‑concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info at 802‑247‑4295, info@brandon‑music.net or brandon‑music.net.

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“How to Eat Like a Child” on stage in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m., MUHS Audi‑ torium. Based on the book by Delia Ephron, this play lampoons the adult world through the eyes of chil‑ dren in a series of comedy skits and songs. A Middlebury Community Players production. Champlain Valley Fiddlers Christmas dinner in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 10, date and time tba. For more info call 802‑462‑2834 by Nov. 29. Lessons and Carols for the Advent of Christmas in Middlebury. Sunday Dec. 10, 4 and 7 p.m., Mead Memorial Chapel, Middlebury College. Modeled after the longstanding European tradition, this annual program includes Bible readings of Advent and Christmas carols performed by the college choir with the congrega‑ tion. Preceded by performances on the chapel carillon. Donations collected for area charities.

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Craft night at Ilsley in Middlebury. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 5‑6:30 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Feeling crafty? Gather at the library for an evening of crafts. Snacks provided.

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MakerClub in Shore‑ ham. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2:45‑3:45 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. On the first day of Hanukkah, light some lights with wearable electronics. Come learn about how to create simple circuit jewelry. A snack will be served. The Festival of Sankta Lucia in Middle‑ bury. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7‑8 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, on the town green. Celebrate the traditional Swed‑ ish Christmas festival, with costumed children, youth and adults from Orwell Congregational Church, St. Paul’s Cath‑ olic Church, Orwell, St. Stephen’s and the Congregational Church of Middlebury. St. Lucia brought food to the Christians in the Catacombs of ancient Rome and her crown of light symbolizes the turning point from the darkest night of winter to the lights of Christmas.

THE GINGERBREAD EXHIBI‑ TION and competition fills the Ver‑ mont Folklife Center in Middlebury with wonderful sights and heavenly smells. Works of edible art on dis‑ play at last year’s show included “A Christmas Carol” by Erin Bettencourt of Sweet-E’s Bakery in Middlebury. Independent file photo/Trent Campbell

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Recital of French Advent and Christmas in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 14, 12:15‑12:45 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, on the town green. Music by George Matthew Jr., St. Stephen’s organist. Works by Balbastre, Dandrieu, Guilmant, Joulain and Eugene Gigout. Free. A Very Merry Peaches Storytime in Middle‑ bury. Thursday, Dec. 14, 4:30 p.m., Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Shaundra Bartlett Lerman, now based in Saratoga Springs, NY, but born in Middlebury is the author and illustrator of a children’s book series called Bartlettberry Briar. She will read her first book, “Peaches Bakes A Pie” and her new book, “It’s the Spirit of Christmas, Peaches.”

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Christmas caroling in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 15, 6 p.m., Holley Hall. Joins carolers as they sing around town. All are welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet back at Holley Hall for cocoa and cookies. Sign up at the Recreation Office. Night Fires in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. As Winter Solstice approaches, this year’s Night Fires is a shout of hope and passion‑ ate prayer for our “Turtle Island” and all the many different peoples living here today — abundantly offered in a delicate intertwining of prose, poetry, song and dance. Tickets $25/$21 seniors/$20 student, available at 802‑382‑9222, townhalltheater.org, at the box office Monday‑Saturday noon‑5 p.m., or at the door.

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Very Merry Middlebury. Satur‑ day, Dec. 9, noon‑4 p.m., down‑ town. Free gift wrapping at 44 Main St., for any item purchased in Middlebury. Just show your receipt. Hot Cocoa hut from 9:30 a.m.‑2 p.m. Just 25

cents for a cup of cocoa with all the fixings. Santa in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 16, 9:30 a.m.‑noon, Maple Landmark, Exchange St. Last chance to see Santa before the big day. He will be at Maple Landmark to chat with good little boys and girls. Night Fires in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 16, 4 and 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. As Winter Solstice approaches, this year’s Night Fires is a shout of hope and passionate prayer for our “Turtle Island” and all the many different peoples living here today — abundantly offered in a delicate intertwining of prose, poetry, song and dance. Tickets $25/$21 seniors/$20 student, avail‑ able at 802‑382‑9222, townhalltheater.org, at the box office Monday‑Saturday noon‑5 p.m., or at the door. Songs of the Season holiday concert in Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Holley Hall. Join friends and neighbors to celebrate the music of the season in this second annual showcase. Suggested donation $5. Mr. Christmas Tree Pageant in Bristol. Satur‑ day, Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School, 220 Airport Drive. Six senior boys compete for the crown of Mr. Christ‑ mas Tree in a very funny pageant format. Formal wear, interviews, talent and bathing suit portions have entertained the community since 2013. Free for all ages. More info at 349‑0498. The Promise is Hope in Brandon. Saturday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Coun‑ try Club Rd. Married couple Ashley and Eric L’Esperance, explore through their music the mysteries of love, spirituality, and the joys and struggles of life’s journey. Tickets $20. Pre‑concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recom‑ mended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info at 802‑247‑4295, info@brandon‑music. net or brandon‑music.net.

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Annual “Messiah” sing in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m., Congregational Church of Middlebury, 1 Main St. Join other members in the community to cele‑ brate the holiday season by singing Handel’s “Messiah” together. Free and open to the public. Night Fires in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 17, 4 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. As Winter Solstice approaches, this year’s Night Fires is a shout of hope and passion‑ ate prayer for our “Turtle Island” and all the many different peoples living here today — abundantly offered in a delicate intertwining of prose, poetry, song and dance. Tickets $25/$21 seniors/$20 student available at 802‑382‑9222, townhalltheater.org, at the box office Monday‑Saturday noon‑5 p.m., or at the door. The Festival of Sankta Lucia in Orwell. Sunday, Dec. 17, 7‑8 p.m., Orwell Congre‑ gational Church, Main St. Celebrate the traditional Swedish Christmas festival, with costumed children, youth and adults from Orwell Congregational Church, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Orwell, St. Stephen’s and the Congregational Church of Middlebury. St. Lucia brought food to the Christians in the Catacombs of ancient Rome and her crown of light symbolizes the turning point from the darkest night of winter to the lights of Christmas.

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Annual concert and carol sing in Middlebury. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. Middlebury United Methodist Church, Seminary and N. Pleasant St. Come sing to raise money for the Charter House.

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Recital of Advent and Christ‑ mas in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 21, 12:15‑12:45 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, on the town green. Music with strings, wood‑ wind, and vocalists, accompanied by organ and piano. Free.

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A Grinch‑tacular Christmas Eve‑eve‑eve in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 22, 10:30‑11 a.m., Community Meeting Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. View the classic animated movie with free popcorn, hot chocolate and candy‑canes. Lumen celebration of fire and lights in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 22, Main St. Experi‑ ence fire performers Cirque de Fuego on the green, a lighted walk down Main St and fire pits at Tandem and Vermont Tree Goods complete with hot drinks, tasty eats and handmade s’mores kits from Lu.lu. Wrap up the night at Hatch 31 with music and revelry. Part of Bristol’s Cool Yule celebration.

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Thank‑you card party in Middlebury. Wednesday, Dec. 27, all‑day, Reference Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Create and write thank‑you cards using basic craft supplies and envelopes from the library.

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“Wonder Woman” on screen in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 28, 12:30‑3 p.m. Community Meeting Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Free. Adults and youth 13 and older independently, 9‑12 with adult or adult permission, 8 and under with adult caregiver.

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Countdown to Noon‑Year in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 31, 11 a.m.‑12:30 p.m., Commu‑ nity Meeting Room, Ilsley Public Library, 74 Main St. A celebration for kids who won’t be up at midnight. Crafts, stories, face painting, photo booth and fun. Best Night in Bristol. Sunday, Dec. 31, 5:30‑9:30 p.m. Magicians Without Borders at Holley Hall, Soup Supper at Bristol Baptist Church, live music at venues around town. See story in this Guide for more details. New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Ice Skating. Sunday, Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m., Middlebury Recreation Field, Mary Hogan Dr. After fire‑ works, free ice‑skating at Memorial Sports Center from 8‑9:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve with The Grift in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Middlebury favorites The Grift throw a New Year’s Eve Party for the ages. Tickets $18 door/$15 in advance available at 802‑382‑9222, townhalltheater. org, at the box office Monday‑Saturday noon‑5 p.m., or at the door. Go online to see a full listing of

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Start with 6 ounce sushi grade ahi tuna portions. Dredge the tuna in a mix of clam fry & flour. Then battered lightly in wasabi paste (mixed thin, heat will go a long way). Then coat with panko bread crumbs and immediately submerge in fryer at 350. Flash fry for 1-2 minutes until bread crumbs are golden brown, tuna should be rare to medium rare in the center. Remove from fryer, slice into 1/2 inch portions and lay across plate. We find it best served with a sesame soy sauce and garnished with seaweed salad and wasabi peas.

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